19 Turtles And A Pilot Whale With 4KG Of Plastic In Its Stomach Found Dead In Sabah

4.25kg of plastic material was found in the stomach of a three-metre pilot whale that was beached in Kota Kinabalu

An empty detergent packet is among the plastic items found in the pilot whale's stomach. The Sabah Wildlife Department believes that the plastic item ingested by the pilot whale led to its death.
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Universiti Malaysia Sabah (UMS) provided their heart-wrenching reason as to what killed the whale that was found stranded at Likas Bay – 4.25 kilograms of plastic materials were found inside its stomach.

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The Sabah Wildlife Department was shocked to pulled out 44 pieces of plastic materials from inside the whale, including 21 small plastic bags, 11 plastic sheets, a detergent container and a six-metre long caution tape

Bag garbage bags that were retrieved from the pilot whale's stomach.
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“The team found 21 small plastic bags, 11 plastic sheets, a detergent container and a six-metres long caution tape in the juvenile male pilot whale,” said Sabah Wildlife Department assistant director Dr Sen Nathan.

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The materials were found during a post-mortem on the mammal, initially identified as a Risso Dolphin by the Sabah Wildlife Department’s Rescue Unit.

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The plastics that were in the whale.
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The whale was still young between two to three years old. Villages found it beached on Teluk Dayang on 19 March 2015.

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“Similar reports on squids-eating-whales and dolphins have been found with plastic bags in their stomachs,” he said after a press conference on the matter today.The pilot whale, estimated to be between two and three years old, was found by a villager on March 19, 2015 and was referred to the UMS’ Borneo Marine Research Institute the next day.

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It was the plastic that led to its beaching, which also damaged its stomach and prevented it from digesting food. The young thing must have mistaken these plastic items as squid and ate them.

Plastic bags floating in the water look similar to jellyfishes and squids.
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The unit believes the amount of plastic found in its stomach led to the beaching. He said the gastric mucosa was severely impaired from the impact of the domestic rubbish, preventing it from digesting food, leading to severe malnutrition and eventually compromised the respiration of the whale, which caused its death.

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UMS’ Borneo Marine Research Institute tried all they could to save the whale - pain killers, antibiotics, gastric protectants, force feeding- but the whale finally vomited and died after one week.

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The mammal was found to be emaciated and weak with multiple superficial wounds from stranding.Antibiotics, pain killers, anti-parasitic drugs, appetite stimulants, gastric protectants, multivitamins, and fluid therapy as well as force feeding was done over a period of one week with mild improvement of the condition of the whale.Sen said the whale, however, suddenly showed signs of deterioration, vomited and died on March 25 at 11.20am, despite stabilising and resuscitation efforts.

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The whale probably died from chronic starvation as no food could past through its stomach

The black matter inside the whale’s stomach comprise of plastics.
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She added that further checks indicated that the dolphin probably died from chronic starvation since its stomach did not contain any food since no food could past through.

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“It is very sad indeed. We don’t know how many die in the ocean without being found, but it is a global problem. Not only in Sabah,” said Sabah Wildlife Department assistant director Dr Sen Nathan

Due to the sad find, she and her colleagues felt that it was high time something was done to highlight the impact of plastics on the environment and that people needed to seriously consider utilising recycled materials. One of the plastics swallowed was from China.

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The whale's carcass has been returned to the sea, but the same cannot be said for 19 green turtles that were found dead on Pulau Tiga on 10 March 2015

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Sabah Wildlife Department (JHLS) rangers from Sabah Parks (SP) have discovered 19 green turtles carcasses in Tiga Island, which is located at the north of Balambangan – Bangi, north of Kudat, on last Thursday.

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He said the green turtle carcasses were found at the planned site for Tun Mustapha Marine Park which covers an area of a million hectares with the most diverse flora and fauna species in the world, and a source of living for 80,000 coastal villagers who depend on the sea.

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West Coast JHLS Wildlife Officer, Rolan Niun believes the turtle carcasses were left after attempts to smuggle the turtles across borders failed

State Wildlife Department with rangers from Sabah Parks, Malaysian Maritime Enforcement Agency and Marine police found 19 dead turtles on Pulau Tiga, within the proposed Tun Mustapha Marine Park in Kudat.
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According to the West Coast JHLS Wildlife Officer, Rolan Niun, they are suspecting the turtle carcasses are the remains left by failed smuggling activities to other countries, which were foiled by the efficiency of maritime and marine police patrols.

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JHLS Director, William Baya, said ‘The area is also under the jurisdiction of East Coast Security Zone (ESSZONE). Our department is hoping for a cooperation with Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA), Marine Police, and other related agencies to control and arrest individuals responsible for such actions,” he said in his statement.

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In Malaysia, green turtle is a protected species that can land poachers in jail for up to five years

Under the Wildlife Preservation Enactment 1997 Section 1 Schedule 1, green turtle is a protected species and individuals who are found guilty to hunt the species can be jailed up to 5 years or fined RM50,000 or both.

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The Princess Of Johor Is Getting Married To This Former Semi-Professional Footballer

Tunku Aminah Maimunah, the Johor princess, and Dennis Muhammad Abdullah, a former semi-professional footballer, are getting married this 14 August, Johor Royal Council said

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Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar and Permaisuri Raja Zarith Sofiah Sultan Idris Shah have consented and given their blessings to the wedding

"His Royal Highness has consented for the state Mufti Datuk Muhammad Tahrir Shamsudin to conduct the ceremony as his official representative," the state Royal Council president Datuk Abdul Rahim Ramli was quoted saying by AsiaOne.He added that the betrothal ceremony would be held at 10am on 14 August at Istana Bukit Serene followed by the solemnisation ceremony, and he bersanding ceremony will be held at 8pm on the same day at the throne room of the Istana Besar.

Tunku Aminah's soon-to-be husband was born as Dennis Verbaas. He, however, embraced Islam on 31 May 2015, and changed his name to Dennis Muhammad Abdullah.

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Dannis Muhammad, a Dutchman, who has played semi-professional football before, is currently the marketing manager for Tampines Rovers Football Club in Singapore

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Meanwhile, Tunku Aminah, born on 8 April 1986, is the only daughter among the six children of Johor ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar and Raja Zarith Sofiah

Tunku Aminah has studied in LaSalle College’s International School of Fashion, Arts and Design. She was bestowed with the title 'Tun' by Sultan Ibrahim in 2012.She engages in sporting activities such as horseback riding, jogging and hiking, and was elected President of Football Club JDT (JDT) in 2016.

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Tunku Aminah has also been involved with charity work

She has assisted victims and was deputy president of the Girl Guides Association of Malaysia Johor branch. She is also the patron for Johor Bahru International Festival City and Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals in Johor Bahru.

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Lelaki Ini Cederakan Isteri Pertama Kerana Bengang Terus Diganggu Pada Malam Bukan Giliran

Seorang lelaki dijatuhi hukuman penjara selama 6 bulan di Kelantan kerana memukul isteri pertamanya akibat tidak tahan dengan leteren si isteri, semalam

Tertuduh yang juga merupakan seorang tukang gunting dikatakan bengang dan mencederakan isterinya pada bahagian muka dan kepala selepas ditelefon berkali-kali oleh isteri pertamanya itu yang memintanya menghantar motosikal.Hukuman dijatuhkan Majistret Mohd Azrul Hasyim Mohammad selepas tertuduh, Harun Talib, 55, mengaku bersalah selepas pertuduhan dibacakan.

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Mengikut pertuduhan, tertuduh pada jam 11.15 malam 28 Oktober lepas di sebuah rumah di Kota Bharu dikatakan hilang sabar dan bertindak mengasari isteri pertamanya dengan sengaja sehingga menyebabkan kecederaan di bibir mangsa

Insiden itu berlaku disebabkan tertuduh hilang sabar dengan isteri pertamanya yang menelefon berkali-kali dan meminta supaya dihantar motosikal kerana pada malam kejadian merupakan bukan gilirannya bermalam di rumah mangsa.Tertuduh kemudiannya pulang ke rumah dan bertindak memukul mangsa berkali-kali di bahagian kepala dan muka hingga cedera.

Tertuduh disabitkan kesalahan dan  dihukum di bawah seksyen 323 Kanun Keseksaan yang dibaca bersama seksyen 326 (a) Kanun Keseksaan yang membawa hukuman penjara tidak lebih setahun atau denda tidak melebihi RM2,000

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Burnt, Beaten, Starved: This Man Was Tortured By His Johorian Boss For Missing His Targets

This story contains graphic photos that some readers might find disturbing.

This is Nur Firdaus Ibrahim. He is 21 years old.

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Last year, he took a job as car accessories salesman-cum-workshop assistant at a car workshop in Taman Johor Jaya, Johor Bahru

At the workshop, during the day he would work as a mechanic, and in the evenings, he would sell car accessories for his boss under a makeshift tent in Taman Perling.

However, Firdaus didn't know what was in store for him — if he failed to meet the daily sales target of between RM150 and RM200

Firdaus' employer, who was a long-time friend from school and was also known to the family, would punch him if he failed to achieve the daily sales target, according to his mother 56-year-old Jumiah Otto.According to The Star Online, the employer also warned him not to use money from any accessory sale to buy food for himself."I don't think he got any salary at all. That is why he had no choice but to use the sales money to feed himself," his mother told The Star Online.

Nur with his mother.
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When punching and starving Firdaus wasn't enough, the employer used a water hose and a cane on the 21-year-old

Firdaus had not returned home in the past two months and the family had believed that he was busy with work. He was found on Wednesday, 11 January, in a lifeless and in a state of near collapse at his employer's rented shophouse in Taman Johor Jaya.Jumiah claimed that her son lost a lot of weight from being starved. His weight had dropped from 90kg to 70kg in three months, The Star Online reported."We believe Firdaus, who is a dedicated worker, was starved and locked up in a storeroom in the shophouse," his mother told The Star Online."He told me about some of his bad experience including on how he was tortured by his employer. He said that whenever he could not meet the sales target for the car accessories, his employer would get angry," she added.

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The employer even burnt parts of his body with a hot exhaust pipe

After being repeatedly questioned by his siblings, Firdaus confessed to being burnt on the soles of his feet with an exhaust pipe by his employer.Photos of Firdaus and his torture marks were posted on Facebook by some of his siblings, which went viral, prompting a public outcry.

Nur's burnt feet.
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Nur's tortured back.
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According to his mother, people had seen Firdaus begging and crying for help during these torture sessions. However, an action was only taken after his step-sister Norazlin Yusof ran into him on Saturday, 7 January, at the makeshift tent where he was selling car accessories.

Firdaus' frail figure made his step-sister completely shocked. But she was taken aback when she wanted him to come home with her, he refused, reportedly afraid of the dire consequences should his boss come to find out that he left the tent.Following which, she decided to report the incident to the police, and after investigations, the workshop address was uncovered.According to Norazlin, since the time he has been back, he has hardly spoken.

The police have registered a case under Section 324 of the Penal Code for causing hurt with a dangerous weapon. Firdaus is recuperating at the Sultan Ismail Hospital. Meanwhile, the police are looking for the boss and his wife, who are at large.

According to a report in The Star, the husband and wife have eluded the police so far."We have been to their house but they were not there. We also went to their family’s house in Mersing but they were also not there," Supt Jokhiri Abdul Aziz told The Star.He added that police would step up efforts to look for the 30-something couple, who are believed to have left their house here either on 10 or 11 January.

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This Country Homestay In Cameron Highlands Looks Straight Out Of A Disney Flick

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Adorably named, The Fairy's Cottage in Cameron Highlands will make you feel snug and cuddly from the pictures alone

Just a five-minute walk from the town of Tanah Rata comes a homestay that's bound to be the next craze for those taking a trip up to Cameron Highlands, The Fairy's Cottage.While there may not be any real fairies that inhabit the stay, the interior and layout is bound to make you feel like you're basking in a mystical scene from a Disney movie.

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Situated in a relatively flat area of the mountainous region, you won't have to travel into the depths of The Highlands to reach this locale

The homestay is located among a series of apartments within the surroundings. It is a rather quiet and remote place to stay at in comparison to the fairly busy lifestyle of Tanah Rata.Free parking spots are available below the complex, so you'll save on some cash when it comes to that expense. A minor dent however, is that there's no elevator service available. The apartment is located on the fourth floor, so pack lightly to spare yourselves getting winded while walking up the stairs.

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Step inside and take in the decorative features that, coupled with the windy surroundings, transport you to the hills of Norway

The first room you'll see is the living area, that looks like a modern-take on Snow White's cottage in the best way possible. Laced with accents of velboa and cotton fabrics, the sofas, chairs, and carpets don't get any more comfy than this. Alongside a giant couch with plenty of sofa cushions, three arm chairs and a little footstool make up additional seating options that can fit six to eight people.A miniature coffee table and flatscreen television are provided as sources of entertainment. However, guests should note that only cable television channels are available.An important notice, there is no WiFi provided at the stay. Intentionally omitted, the entire goal of the host is for patrons to relax in the solitude and tranquility of Cameron Highlands.

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Directly adjacent to the living room is the kitchen and dining area, shouldering one another to ease the cooking experience

The vernacular dining table seats up to six people. Basic kitchen utensils are provided, including coffee mugs, plates, cutlery, and bowls.

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The kitchen on the other hand, is well stocked with facilities to aid anyone who wants to cook. A fridge, a kettle, an induction cooker, and a water purifier, are supplied generously. While the stay has pots and pans that can be used, the host advises patrons to bring their own due to the diminished capacity when it comes to their functionality.

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Nonetheless, the location of The Fairy's Cottage is only a five-minute walk away from local cafes and bars in town. There is also nearby access to banks, restaurants, the main bus terminal of Cameron Highlands, and a Starbucks.

The apartment consists of three bedrooms and two bathrooms, which can accommodate up to eight guests at a time

Two of the three bedrooms consist of one double bed, and one floor mattress. The third bedroom on the other hand, consists of one queen-sized bed. All the wardrobes have hangers, and extra pillows and blankets if you want more comfort. An iron is also provided, as well as a washer if your clothes get dirty.Though it may not come as a surprise, the bedrooms do not have air-conditioning. For some cool air, open the dollhouse window frames and take in the windy breeze.

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As for the bathrooms, centralised water heaters are dispensed so you won't need to freeze bathing in cold water. The second bathroom even has a bathtub if you wanna take a relaxing soak for an hour or so.Among some of the other bathroom amenities supplied are shampoo and hairdryers. Towels are not provided, so be sure to bring your own.

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The overall best part of The Fairy's Cottage has to be their balcony, that gleams with views of Tanah Rata for miles on end

Stuffed with plaid and dotted-print cushions, the outdoor patio would make for the most romantic setting on any date.With multiple light fixtures, bring your drinks outside and place them on the makeshift crate used as a miniature table.

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If you can't help but adore the views of the highlands, bring a blanket outside and whisk yourself away into dreamland under the night-time stars.

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Ready to make the trip? Here's where you can find The Fairy's Cottage:

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Address:Jalan Gereja, Tanah Rata, 39000 Tanah Rata, Pahang.Click here for more information on this Airbnb.

If you want something closer, here's a super cosy cabin in Hulu Langat:

                There's A Cosy Cabin In Hulu Langat With A Private Infinity Pool And Nearby Waterfall

Described as ideal for an intimate group of six, this is a place for you to kick back and relax for some peace of mind.

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There's a homestay in Kuala Kubu Bharu that's literally like a treehouse in the clouds:

                This Kuala Kubu Bharu Homestay Has An Immaculate Pool And Picturesque Mountain View

Just a stone's throw away from the Klang Valley, whisk yourself away into complete tranquillity.

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METMalaysia Says That Heavy Rain And Floods Are Coming Our Way From November Until January

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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (METMalaysia) has warned that several episodes of significant heavy rain with possible flooding are expected to occur from November until January next year

METMalaysia director-general Muhammad Helmi Abdullah told Bernama that four to six episodes of heavy rain will take place during the Northeast Monsoon period, which is predicted to last from early November until March next year."There will be episodes of heavy rainfall in Kelantan, Terengganu, and Pahang from November till December," he said."Meanwhile, from December until January next year, heavy rain is expected to be more prevalent in Johor, Sabah, and Sarawak."

METMalaysia director-general Muhammad Helmi Abdullah.
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On the other hand, strong cold winds can also influence weather conditions of the states on the West Coast of Peninsular Malaysia

Most of the heavy rain during the Northeast Monsoon is expected to occur in November and December on the East Coast of Peninsular Malaysia.Muhammad Helmi said Kelantan and Terengganu are expected to have higher-than-average rainfall of between 450mm and 1,000mm in November and December.He elaborated, "Generally, all states in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak are expected to get an average level of rainfall from January to March 2022.""However, the interiors and the west coast of Sarawak, as well as eastern Sabah, are expected to receive above-average rainfall in January, namely between 350mm and 950mm," he added.

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For the latest weather updates, you can check out the METMalaysia online portals

You can find more information on the METMalaysia website, the application myCuaca which is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play, as well as their official social media accounts on Facebook and Twitter.

If you really want to know what it's like to survive a flood, read this man's story here:

                [PHOTOS] 3-Time Flood Victim Shares What It's Really Like To Live Through The Disaster

Disease, material damage, and break-ins. A man from Sepang reveals the challenges flood victims have to face.

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[VIDEO] "Shah Alam Dia Punya" - Lelaki Tertarik Tengok Nama Pekerja Bangladesh Ini

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Setiap orang mempunyai keunikan nama masing-masing dengan maksud yang berbeza

Pemilihan nama adalah sangat penting kerana kadang kala ia membawa maksud daripadanya. Kita boleh lihat hari ini pelbagai nama yang ada di dunia.Seperti video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang lelaki terjumpa dengan seorang pekerja Bangladesh kerana tertarik dengan namanya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @akutaksempurna5767   suara asli  - AkuTakSempurna5767

Tengah isi minyak sekali terbaca nama pekerja yang bertugas

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki semasa itu sedang berada di salah sebuah stesen minyak di Shah Alam.Dia kemudian didatangi seorang pekerja warga Bangladesh yang mahu membersihkan cermin keretanya.Tetapi, apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan adalah lelaki tersebut sempat membaca nama pekerja terbabit yang kebetulan sama dengan kawasan yang dia sedang berada.Kejadian itu membuatkan dia tergelak kecil sambil bergurau menanyakan beberapa soalan kepada pekerja berkenaan kerana namanya Shah Alam.

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"Ini baru boleh claim Shah Alam tu dia punya" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat video terbabit. Malah, ada juga yang sempat berkongsi pengalaman sama mereka.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 203.5K views, 13.7K likes dan 685 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Kebetulan pula nama dia sama dengan nama tempat ya :P

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[VIDEO] The Heartwarming Moment When Two Blind Sisters See Their Mum For The First Time

Anita and Sonia are natives of Orissa state in Eastern India. They have been blind since birth. Born into a family of an extremely poor farmer, with no scope to afford treatment for them, their parents had lost all hopes of them being able to see with their eyes ever.

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Little did they know that the type of blindness that affected Anita and Sonia could have been easily cured by a minor surgery, costing just USD300. However, for their father, who was having a hard time providing for their daily bread, saving money for the treatment of their blindness seemed like a Herculean task.

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The cost was simply too expensive for the family that could barely make their ends meet. After all, staying alive was more important.

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While the odds seemed greatly stacked against them, the sisters got a happy ending anyway. Thanks to the efforts of 20/20/20, a nonprofit organisation working to restore vision to blind children and adults in some of the world's poorest countries.

Sonia & Anita - Candidates being screened at the eye clinic
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Folks at 20/20/20 work towards providing free of cost operations to blind people in several developing countries. The blind sisters Anita and Sonia were also included in a list of people selected to be operated upon and to be cured of their blindness.

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How does the surgery work

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A "miracle surgery" can restore the sight of a blind person and it only takes 15 minutes to perform. The procedure is literally a quick-fix. The nonprofit organization explains, "Through a small incision, the surgeon removes the defective lens that's causing the blindness and replaces it with an artificial lens that costs as little as $2." After a few hours, the patient can then remove bandages in place and open their eyes to see the world.

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Anita and Sonia's story is beautifully documented in this video, capturing their initial experiences after the bandages come off:

Sonia and Anita are reportedly both doing well since their life-changing surgery. 20/20/20 says that the older sister is now going to school and has made friends. In the meantime, you can donate to the nonprofit organisation here.

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M'sian Youths Set Up 5 Mock Political Parties To Compete In A Simulated General Election

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A first-of-its-kind youth competition is being organised by local groups to inspire a reimagination of political parties for all Malaysians

It's called Hackathon Politik and is being organised by Architects of Diversity (AOD), a non-governmental organisation (NGO) that aims to bridge different communities among youths in the country.According to AOD, the Hackathon aims to challenge youths to create new and inclusive political approaches while having to consider the various constraints of the local electoral landscape.The competition will see five mock political parties compete in a simulated general election (SGE) with over 700 virtual voters from 28 May to 12 June 2020."Unconstrained by incumbency advantages, these parties are imagining a better political landscape for Malaysia by innovating how political parties could look like for our nation," AOD said in a statement.Undi18, Perdana Fellows Alumni Association (PFAA), and Malaysian Students' Global Alliance (MSGA) is supporting Architects of Diversity in organising the Hackathon Politik.

The five final mock political parties that have been selected have presented their party manifestos and policies to political leaders

Among the politicians who were presented with the manifestos and policies by the five parties include YB Yeo Bee Yin, YB Lukanisman bin Awang Sauni, and YB Fahmi Fadzil.According to AOD, the average age of finalists is 22 years old.These finalists will now compete for the vote of a representative sample of Malaysians, with the winning team successfully garnering the most support from 33 constituencies.Voters in 30 of 33 of these constituencies will be recruited through a survey company to reflect the landscape of Malaysian voters, while interested members of the public can sign up as voters.Explaining the process, the NGO said that public voters will be randomly divided into three constituencies and will submit their vote online on 12 June.

The mock political parties are:

- Parti JUSTICIA,- Parti Konservatif-Revolusionis,- Parti Demokratik Rakyat Malaysia (PDRM),- Parti Reformasi Malaysia (PRM), and- PEKA.Representatives from these parties will be participating in livestreamed presidential-style debates on 28 May, 29 May, and 2 June on party policies and priorities.The debates will be moderated by Ismail Adnan, Melisa Idris, and Herleena Pahlavy.

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A brief background into the five mock political parties

- Parti Demokratik Rakyat Malaysia (PDRM)It is founded on three pillars: the principles of democracy, the will of the people, and the development of Malaysia. PDRM will safeguard the democratic rights of all Malaysian citizens regardless of race, gender, age, religion, socioeconomic background and sexuality. PDRM will fight social inequality through progressive taxation, expansion of welfare programs, policy and institutional reform.PDRM will uphold the principles of the Malaysia Agreement 1963, fight for greater autonomy in Sabah and Sarawak, as well as decentralising power from the executive and federal government.PDRM will shape a Greener Malaysia by aiming for net-zero carbon emissions by 2055 to combat climate change through a targeted carbon tax and increasing public transport coverage. PDRM will reform the currently fractured education system by implementing the Sekolah Wawasan concept nationwide that will foster national unity. PDRM will work with the people to build a more democratic, sustainable and economically strong Malaysia that all Malaysians can be proud to call Negaraku.

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- Parti Konservatif-RevolusionisIt's a political party founded on a combination of New Conservative, Libertarian, and Liberal-Conservative ideologies. They are the first of their kind to combine the ideologies of conservatism and liberalism as a singular foundation for their party.The party is committed to champion ‘The Silent Majority’ and 'Universal Education' as means of lessening the socioeconomic gap within the population.Konservatif-Revolusionis aims to fortify a small and limited government, develop the economy through lowering tax and increasing wage, as well as prospering national development through enhanced, green, and reversed urbanisation.The party hopes to create a stable, economically strong, and immigrant-friendly Malaysia, while defending the traditional values that shape the image of Malaysia such as Constitutional Monarchy, Parliamentary Democracy, Rukun Negara, and the National Language.

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- Parti JUSTICIAIt was founded on the principles of "Holistic Justice", which guarantees justice regardless of race, ethnicity, gender, and class. The party hopes to embody that principle in their fight for political alleviation, education access, healthcare, and economic opportunities.The party is founded on three major pillars: defending the will of the people and vulnerable minorities, amplifying the voices of the youth, and overcoming current nationwide struggles.Socially, the party intends to boost the position of women within the country. Politically, the party aims to lower the voting age to 18 years old and implement legislative changes for better youth representation. In education, JUSTICIA intends to further improve the current teacher-training programme and exam-based learning.Parti JUSTICIA hopes to serve Malaysia for the better by elevating women within society and investing in our youth through education policies and political engagement.

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- PEKAIt is a party that believes in the empowerment of every Malaysian that can be done by the decentralisation of power to local governments in order for them to better listen and respond to the unique issues in the various communities across the country, from Selangor to Sabah, from Kangar to Kuching.PEKA believes in change from the ground up. PEKA places heavy emphasis on education reform by creating a holistic education system, one without streams, and uplifting infrastructure of schools in B40 & rural communities to bridge the gap to more affluent schools.Furthermore, PEKA understands the need for stronger human rights, media freedom and states' rights, particularly Sabah and Sarawak to empower Malaysians for the future.

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- Parti Reformasi MalaysiaPRM is a party that represents all levels of society in Malaysia. PRM’s fingerprint logo symbolises universal equality and targeted policies to solve the issues concerning the Rakyat.PRM's main focus is to bring a long-term agenda to restructure the Malaysian social and economic scene towards a national development that is in line with developed countries. Therefore, the backbone of PRM's policy aims to be comprehensive and covers 9 main pillars, namely: economic, fiscal, governance, socio-economy, community protection, education, infrastructure, environment and defence.The core approach of PRM is need-based affirmative action that is equitable; whether it be for Peninsula, Sabah or Sarawak.

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A 17-Year-Old Boy Died After Getting A Love Bite From His Girlfriend?

In a shocking incident earlier this week, a 17-year-old boy died after he received a 'love bite' from his 24-year-old girlfriend in Mexico

Our reaction exactly.
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The boy, Julio Macias Gonzalez, was home eating dinner with his family after spending the evening with his girlfriend.
While at the dinner table, the 17-year-old went into convulsions and died soon after, despite paramedics trying best to save him.

It was reported that the love bite – also known as a 'hickey' – from his girlfriend caused a blood clot that travelled to Julio's brain and caused him to have a stroke.

The grieving family is now blaming his girlfriend for the death

The family, from the Iztapalapa borough, told local media they had disapproved of the seven year age difference between their son and his girlfriend, but he had refused to break up with her.

        independent.co.uk

The 24-year-old girlfriend, meanwhile, has gone into hiding

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This is not the first reported incident of a hickey causing a stroke

A hickey had caused a 44-year-old New Zealand woman to have a non-fatal stroke, according to a 2010 study published in the New Zealand Medical Journal.Researchers at the time called the medical condition “a rare phenomenon.”

        time.com


"Rancang Kahwin Bajet?" - Ini 10 Kedai Barangan Pengantin Di Shopee Yang Murah & Cantik

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Perkahwinan merupakan satu detik terindah yang sering ditunggu-tunggu oleh setiap orang

Bukan setakat pasangan saja, keluarga besar juga akan merasa berdebar menantikan hari kebesaran itu. Iyalah, setelah sekain lama memegang status bujang, inilah saatnya untuk diijabkabulkan dan sah bergelar suami isteri.Perkahwinan sudah pasti banyak yang perlu dirancang bagi meraikan pasangan mempelai bersama keluarga kedua-dua belah pihak. Kadangkala sehingga perlu membuat checklist supaya tidak teringgal benda yang penting. Bagi kedua-dua pasangan mempelai, sudah pasti ingin tampil cantik dan tampan pada hari bahagia tersebut bukan? Tular sebuah perkongsian kedai barangan pengantin di Shopee yang murah dan cantik. Jom scroll sampai bawah!

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1. Ten Ten Shop

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Image via Ten Ten Shop

Kedai ini menjual aksesori pengantin sepeti veil, crown, shawl nikah dan bunga tangan. Semua aksesori sesuai untuk dipakai untuk bertunang dan di majlis perkahwinan. Anda juga boleh memilih design veil dan material yang sesuai dengan cita rasa anda. Harga semua barangan adalah di bawah RM30. Sangat berbaloi! Ketahui dengan lebih lanjut di sini.

2. Imanis Hijab

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Image via Imanis Hijab

Bagi yang berpurdah, anda boleh dapatkan pelbagai jenis kain dan warna purdah di sini. Confirm akan matching dengan warna baju nikah anda. Bukan setakat itu, kalau anda gemarkan tudung bawal, di sini juga menjual tudung bawal putih sesuai dengan cita rasa warna anda. Dengan harga tidak melebihi RM50, anda akan dapat lengkap satu set tudung dan purdah. Wah!Ketahui dengan lebih lanjut di sini.

3. Edast

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Image via Edast

Jika anda gemar purdah yang bercorak dan berwarna-warni, anda boleh singgah ke kedai ini. Anda juga boleh memilih ketebalan purdah anda, ada yang selapis, ada juga yang mempunyai kain yang tebal. Kain yang selesa dan bercorak cantik itu hanya berharga RM28, memang berbaloi! Ketahui dengan lebih lanjut di sini.

4. Songket Dunia Official

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Image via Songket Dunia Official

Samping yang eksklusif dan pelbagai corak boleh didapatkan di sini. Bukan setakat tawarkan harga yang murah daripada pasaran, corak dan kualiti kain memang mendapat feedback yang positif. "U guys should buy . harga murah kualiti tiptop" - PembeliKalau nak full set baju melayu dan samping pun ada tau, tinggal pilih corak dan warna saja. Ketahui dengan lebih lanjut di sini.

5. Isfaminil Wardrobe

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Image via Isfaminil Wardrobe

Nak beli sekali supaya mudahkan urusan? Isfaminil Wadrobe menjual pakaian nikah untuk pasangan mempelai. Full set, sama padan dan sama cantik, memang sangat sesuai! Hadir dengan pelbagai corak dan warna. Ketahui dengan lebih lanjut di sini.

6. Pazze Official Store

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Image via Pazze Official Store

Bagi kaum Adam pula, tak perlu susah-susah dah nak cari baju. Semuanya ada di Pazze Official Store. Pelbagai saiz dan warna sedia ada di sini. Bolehlah matching dengan pasangan anda. 'Ketahui dengan lebih lanjut di sini.

7. Butik Rafida

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Image via Butik Rafida

Ingin mencari baju Melayu moden yang mempunyai cutting cantik? Inilah tempatnya. Dengan menawarkan pelbagai warna dan kualiti kain yang bagus, memang berbaloi dan jimat. Yang bestseller adalah warna off White untuk para pengantin. Ketahui dengan lebih lanjut di sini.

8. Sk Collections

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Image via Sk Collections

Dah ada baju Melayu, kenalah ada samping bukan? Barulah lengkap! Sk Collections mempunyai banyak corak dan warna yang cantik. Kualiti pun sangat baik. Paling menarik, harganya yang murah! Ketahui dengan lebih lanjut di sini.

9. HijabistaHub Person

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Sesuai untuk dijadikan baju tunang atau baju nikah. Bagi pasangan pengantin, mestilah baju nak sedondon dan sama warna bukan? Haa, kalau beli di sini, memang mudah settle semua! Ketahui dengan lebih lanjut di sini.

10. ChintaNurinZarra

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Image via chintanurizarra

Aksesori yang paling penting dan wajib pada musim pernikahan pandemik ialah face mask.. Mask di sini semuanya cantik-cantik belaka, banyak warna dan selesa untuk dipakai. Kain yang digunakan ialah bahan silk dan satin yang lembut. Ketahui dengan lebih lanjut di sini.

Selamat bershopping! Semoga dipermudahkan segala urusan buat bakal pengantin :D

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25 MR DIY Items You Never Knew You Needed

I think if there's one thing that draws Malaysians together, it's our love for budget stuff

Can I live without it? Probably. But is it only RM2? I'm sure I'll find a use for it. :p

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If you're thrifty or just love a good bargain, here's a list of MR DIY items you might like:

1. These BPA-free airtight containers are great for storing food. Plus, they're microwave safe without the lid on.

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: Under RM6.50 each.

2. Plant lovers, you can find pots of all sizes. And I mean ALL. They have some pretty big ones, which are cheaper than most places.

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM2 to RM35.

3. Sick of having to listen to the drilling from your neighbours' home renovations? Earplugs are the answer.

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Price: RM2 for a pack of six pairs.

4. These storage boxes on wheels aren't brightly coloured (better for 'blending in') and are great for storing unused items or toys. They come in multiple sizes too.

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM20 to RM30 each.

5. Much like Daiso, MR DIY now has a good range of affordable smaller storage containers for you to keep things tidy. And they come in muted colours too!

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM2 to RM10 each.

6. Geometric and patterned metal wall shelves add personality to any room and can make fun gifts

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM15 to RM35 each.

7. Rubber shoes, also known as, 'adidas kampung' are said to be good for hiking, especially if you have to cross streams or get muddy

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM6.11 per pair.

8. Neon lights in colourful shapes can add a quirky touch to your home or make cute gifts

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: Under RM20 each.

9. This matte metal tray has four compartments and is easy to slip into a drawer or place on a table for easy-to-reach utensils

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Price: 14.50 each.

10. Keep scratches off the floor with these furniture pads for chair and table legs. There are many sizes available!

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM2 to RM2.50 each.

11. Need a night light whenever you sleep? Consider one of these unique versions.

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM8 to RM14 each.

12. Entertain kids for hours with these affordable tents. You can play pretend that you're camping, having a picnic, or add fairy lights for a slumber party.

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

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Price: RM31.90 each.

13. Storing beauty blenders can be a hassle, especially if they're slightly damp after use. These holders are good for keeping beauty blenders clean and dry off of the table.

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM6.90 each or RM2.59 (without the beauty blender).

14. This mop allows you to wring it out without getting your hands wet

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM21.65 each.

15. There are water bottles available in all sizes and with all types of caps. Some look pretty aesthetic too, considering the price.

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Glass bottles for only RM1.70 each.
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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM6 to RM19 each.

16. Make colourful popsicles or large ice cubes for whiskey with these fun tools

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM5 to RM8.90 each.

17. These practical storage boxes and drawers can help to organise accessories and makeup a lot easier

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: Under RM34 each.

18. Pictures don't do justice to these aesthetic silver matte and wooden hangers. Perfect for revamping your wardrobe.

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM6.90 to RM14 a set.

19. Get your craft game on with their assortment of stickers, pretty paper, and other craft items. They make good present wrapping ideas too.

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM2.30 to RM7 each.

20. These cute and really soft plushies can accompany you while you sleep or be gifted as fun presents. They're sooooo soft!

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: Under RM30 each.

21. Got a birthday coming up? Bridal shower? Christmas dinner? MR DIY has an aisle of budget-friendly party and festive decorations.

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

How cute are these teeny tiny wreaths!?
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Price: RM5 to RM10 each.

22. Not all of their clocks are great. But every now and then, you might spot an affordable yet tasteful one that stands out from the rest.

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: Under RM30 each.

23. Set up a swimming pool on the porch or in the garden to entertain children for hours. They also have non-inflatable paddling pools.

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Image via Tamara Jayne/SAYS

Price: RM50 to RM70 each.

24. If you're always feeling hot, try one of these mini USB fans for your work desk

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Price: RM9 to RM12 each.

25. Clips for potato chips, spices, or any other packets are usually easier to use than rubber bands

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Price: RM2 for a pack. These work, although I personally prefer IKEA's RM3.90 or ECO shop's RM2 clips.

You can also shop for more MR DIY items online.
Did we miss out on any items on this list? Let us know!

Daiso also has some useful items for your daily routine and home:

                16 Daiso Items You Never Knew You Needed

The original Marie Kondo: Daiso.

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                16 Dupes You Can Find In Daiso To Get A Muji-Styled Home

Same same but different.

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                Daiso Has An Online Store So Say Goodbye To Your Wallet

What is money?

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Looking for last-minute Christmas presents?

                16 Christmas Presents From Kaison That Won't Break The Bank

Christmas on a budget.

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                11 Malaysian Christmas Food Sets You Can Order To Share The Love With Others

Cookies, brownies, sushi trees, platters, and more!

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                Malaysian Store Sells Plushies That Are Done With This Year's Sh*t. But Still Cute

The perfect gift for a pessimistic friend.

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While Phones Have Been Exploding On Their Own, A Nokia And Huawei's P8 Stopped A Bullet

In this modern times, where a mere drop on the floor can shatter a smartphone bad enough to give you a heart attack, would you believe if we told you that a handset by Nokia stopped a bullet?

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Yep, that's exactly how this SAYS writer reacted, too.

A few days ago, a Nokia Lumia stopped a bullet, saving an Afghan man's life in the process, according to Peter Skillman, a Microsoft employee who used to be on the team that worked on the phone

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Peter tweeted the above images yesterday, 5 October, that shows how the bullet got stuck in the middle of the phone's body, destroying the device completely but keeping its user out of danger

Well done, Nokia!
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And if you find the above claim hard to believe, that's not the first time a Nokia phone has saved someone's life by stopping a bullet:

                How A Nokia Took A Bullet For A Policeman

The rumours are true. Nokias are almost indestructible since the Nokia 3310. Now it's newer counterpart took a bullet...

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However, it's not just Nokia, even Huawei seems to be a strong contender for the company that builds phones that can save lives

Earlier in August this year, Siraaj Abrahams, a 41-year-old father-of-five was ambushed by two armed robbers outside of his home in South Africa.He, however, has his Huawei P8 handset to thank his life.According to Xinhua, the Huawei device, which was in Siraaj's jacket pocket, took a 9mm bullet fired at him and stopped it from fatally hurting Siraaj.

The Huawei P8 Lite that stopped the bullet.
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As if their device saving a man's life wasn't enough, the people at Huawei decided to do more good by Siraaj, by sending in the Huawei P9 Lite as a replacement.

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Lebih 2k 'Shares', Chef Cilik Ini Kongsi Resepi Mini Burnt Cheesecakes Mudah. Sedapnya!

Burnt Cheesecake sememangnya dessert yang paling hangat baru-baru ini kerana rasanya yang simple tetapi begitu nikmat sekali

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Walaupun harga sepotong Burnt Cheesecake di kafe agak mahal, kek ini sebenarnya mudah sahaja untuk dihasilkan di rumah kerana ia hanya menggunakan kurang dari 10 bahan. Malah, anda juga boleh menyediakan kek keju mini menggunakan loyang mufin agar anda tidak membazir. Bukan itu sahaja, anda juga boleh mengubah suai topping seperti Nutella, mentega kacang dan banyak lagi mengikut cita rasa anda. Jom cuba? :D

Untuk resepi Mini Nutella Burnt Cheesecake, ikuti perkongsian chef cilik Danish Harraz di Facebook yang telah mendapat sebanyak 2.6k shares!

Image via Danish's Red Kitchen / Facebook

Antara bahan yang diperlukan adalah:

Bahan kek keju500 gram krim keju (dilembutkan)250 ml krim putar3 biji telur (gred A)½ cawan gula putih1 sudu kecil esen vanila2 sudu besar tepung gandum (diayak)Bahan Nutella swirl1/4 cawan sapuan coklat (jenama Nutella)1/2 cawan adunan kek keju*Anda juga boleh menyediakan kek keju biasa tanpa menambahkan coklat. Anda boleh mengubah suai bahan-bahan tambahan mengikut cita rasa anda.

Ikuti cara membuatnya seperti di bawah:

Dalam mangkuk besar, gabungkan krim keju yang sudah dilembutkan dengan gula. Pukul selama 1 hingga 2 minit atau sehingga rata pada kelajuan sederhana.Kautkan adunan menggunakan spatula dan pukul adunan sekali lagi selama 1 hingga 2 minit sambil memasukkan esen vanila.Kemudian, pecahkan telur satu demi satu.Kautkan adunan sekali lagi dan pukul selama 1 minit.Seterusnya, tuangkan krim putar secara perlahan.Ayakkan tepung gandum dan gaul selama 20 saat pada kelajuan yang perlahan.Kautkan adunan dan gaul sekali lagi selama 10 saat sehingga sebati.Asingkan 1/2 cawan adunan kek keju untuk menghasilkan Nutella swirl.Untuk Nutella swirl pula, gabungkan adunan kek keju tadi dengan sapuan coklat Nutella. Gaulkan sehingga sebati.Panaskan ketuhar pada suhu 180°C. (Pastikan api dipasang atas bawah tanpa kipas)Griskan loyang mufin dengan mentega dan kertas minyak.Masukkan adunan kek keju sebanyak 3/4 penuh acuan.Kemudian, masukkan Nutella swirl. Tambahkan adunan kek keju sekali lagi.Pusarkan Nutella swirl dengan adunan kek keju menggunakan lidi agar mempunyai corak yang cantik.Bakarkan adunan di dalam ketuhar yang telah dipanaskan pada suhu 180°C selama 30 minit. (Tambahkan 10 hingga 15 minit jika perlu bergantung kepada suhu ketuhar anda)Kemudian, naikkan suhu kepada 200°C dan bakar lagi selama 10 hingga 15 minit.Kek keju sudah masak jika tiada cecair yang melekat apabila dicucuk di tengah. (Pastikan kek keju tidak terlebih masak kerana akan menjadi kering dan kurang enak)Sejukkan kek keju dan simpan di dalam peti sejuk.

Apabila kek keju sudah siap, inilah hasilnya. Creamy, mudah dan memang nikmat! :D

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Sumber resepi: Danish's Red Kitchen

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Are You Suffering From Any Of These Weird Sleep Disorders?

1. Hypnic jerk or sleep start is a common sleep disorder in which you experience sudden, jerky body movements as you're drifting into sleep and can feel like you've suddenly fallen, gasping for air

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It’s a sudden increase in muscle activity that happens to just about everybody and can be quite literally startling. Some people just twitch and don’t wake up. Others actually cry out in fear. Making a noise during a sleep start is likely associated with a visual component, like plummeting to your death, for instance.Experts don’t know the exact cause of sleep starts, but what seems to be happening is that there’s a neurological tussle between the brain systems that keep you awake and the ones that encourage you to fall asleep.Sleep starts are usually harmless. But doctors do know that sleep starts can be worsened by sleep deprivation, having too much caffeine or tobacco, and taking stimulant medications or drugs that have stimulating qualities. {H/t: The Cut}

2. Exploding head syndrome is another strange, unpleasant and surprisingly common sleep disorder in which a person, at times sees flashes of light, or feels like his/her head has just 'exploded'

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A sudden noise, then a jarring explosion of sound, electrical fizzing and a bright flash in vision, like someone has lit a spotlight in front of your face is what it's like to live with "exploding head syndrome". For others, it may be as if a bomb went off next to their head as they fall asleep. Sometimes it occurs just once in a lifetime, for others it happens multiple times a night.Theories about the cause of an exploding head are speculative. Several ideas have been proposed, including ear disorders and partial epileptic seizures. But the most compelling theory is that there may be a burst of neural activity in the brain that coincides with the reported explosion.While there is no cure-all treatment, antidepressants reduce occurrences, as do relaxation and stress-busting techniques. You can also help a lot just by reassuring a person that they’re not crazy or experiencing symptoms of a tumour or some other brain disorder. {H/t: BBC Future}

3. Teeth grinding or bruxism is a type of nocturnal sleep disorder that occurs, particularly at night while we are asleep and the person may clench, gnash, grit and or grind their teeth

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It's a common problem that can lead to broken teeth, enamel damage, headaches, and temporomandibular joint (TMJ) disorders. At least 10 percent of the adult population engages in clinically significant nocturnal bruxism.After many years of physicians and dentists trying to understand the cause of this nocturnal behaviour, we now understand that a significant cause of nocturnal bruxism is airway instability during sleep. If you grind or clench your teeth at night, wake up with temporal headaches or TMJ pain, you should consider seeing a sleep specialist, because you may have restricted airflow during sleep that could be causing cardiovascular problems as well. {H/t: HuffPo}

4. Sleep apnea is a common sleep disorder which has been categorised as a very serious medical condition in which people stop breathing for periods of time while they asleep

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Each pause in breathing, called an apnea, can last for several seconds to several minutes, and may occur, by definition, at least 5 times in an hour. If you're suffering from this sleep disorder, chances of you being aware of having difficulty breathing, even upon awakening, are very rare.Because of which a vast majority of people with sleep apnea are undiagnosed and untreated. And that’s a huge problem as research has shown that death rates among people who suffer from sleep apnea are significantly higher than the general population.However, sleep apnea is treatable and if you have it, you should absolutely get treated for it. Major signs to look out for: loud snoring, occasionally waking up gasping for air, and sleepiness during the day. People who are overweight are also at higher risk for sleep apnea, and drinking alcohol can make symptoms worse. {H/t: BuzzFeed}

5. Sleep sex or sexsomnia is a type of sleep disorder, considered to be a distinct variant of sleepwalking, in which people may commit sexual acts, like moan in ecstasy, while they are asleep

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Sufferers of sexomnia reportedly engage in sexual acts during sleep and rarely remember them happening. Often the sexual acts are aggressive in nature. These sex acts can include masturbation, fondling, intercourse, and even rape. In extreme cases, sexsomnia has been alleged, and accepted, as at least a part of the cause of sexual assault, including rape.People think that the diagnosis of sexsomnia is used to justify inappropriate sexual advances. However, doctors have been able to document abnormal patterns of REM (rapid eye movement) or non-REM sleep, something impossible to fake. The majority of cases also had other psychiatric diagnoses. Fortunately, sexsomnia can be successfully treated with psychotropic medications. {H/t: CNN}

6. Narcolepsy is perhaps one of the best known, and yet still weird, sleep disorders which has a tendency to put people to sleep unexpectedly while they are engaged in normal, everyday activities, such as driving, jogging or washing dishes, etc.

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A neurological sleep disorder that is commonly associated with falling asleep at random times. Narcoleptics tend to fall directly into REM sleep when most dreaming occurs, and less commonly enter deeper and more restful stages of non-REM sleep. Another symptom can include cataplexy, the sudden collapse of an individual into REM sleep upon experiencing strong emotions.People with narcolepsy can fall asleep at any time without warning. They can stay asleep for a few minutes to a few hours. Not good if you're driving a car or doing something else that requires concentration.The cause of narcolepsy has not been determined. It is widely believed to be an autoimmune disorder, but it may also be genetic. However, there are treatments for people who are suffering from narcolepsy. {H/t: ListVerse}

7. Somniphobia or hypnophobia is a type of sleep disorder which causes irrational and excessive fear of sleep resulting either from a feeling of control loss or from repeating nightmares

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It's an uncommon sleep disorder and usually affects children slightly more often than adults but is not age-specific, in general. Somniphobia can be caused due to a variety of factors including a traumatic incident, extra pressure at work, fear of surroundings, fear of people, etc., and even a dark room can also cause Somniphobia.Somniphobia is more of a symptom of something else that's going on. If you or someone else is suffering from it, see a physician for sleep evaluation so you can get the treatment, and then get used to going to sleep again. {H/t: HuffPo}

Meanwhile, sleep paralysis is another strange sleep disorder that causes the person to feel as if their mind is awake but body isn't. If you suffer from it, here's a SAYS long read about it:

                "I See Nightmares With My Eyes Wide Open": My Harrowing Experience Of Sleep Paralysis

Death seemed less frightening!

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Xiaomi Is Now World's Fifth Largest Smartphone Maker After Just Four Years

Xiaomi has been on everyone's lips recently and it shows as it is now the world's fifth largest smartphone manufacturer

Xiaomi is now the world's 5th largest smartphone manufacturer
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Global smartphone sales are still growing, but the market’s star performer in the last three months wasn’t Apple or even Samsung. It was China’s Xiaomi.

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Global smartphone shipments grew 27 percent in the second quarter, but the "star performer" of the period just might surprise you. No, it wasn't one of the usual suspects — Apple or Samsung — but China's Xiaomi, according to new data from Strategy Analytics.

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Less than 3 years since the launch of its first smartphone, the Mi1, China’s Xiaomi is a market phenomenon and arguably the most talked about smartphone manufacturer in the world. In the second quarter of 2014, Strategy Analytics reports that Xiaomi shipped 15.1 million smartphones, making the company the fifth largest smartphone manufacturer in the world with a 5.1% global smartphone market share.

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Xiaomi captured a remarkable 5.1% of the market, a huge increase from 1.8% last year

Xiaomi has captured 5% of the market share.
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The young electronics firm run by billionaire Lei Jun captured a remarkable 5% global market share in the last three months, according to new figures from Strategy Analytics, shipping 15.1 million smartphones in the quarter. It now has a 5.1% share of the market, up from 1.8% this time last year.

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The market research firm on Thursday reported that Xiaomi captured a record 5 percent market share in the second quarter to become the fifth largest smartphone vendor in the world for the first time ever.

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According to the latest numbers posted by Strategy Analytics, Xiaomi is now the 5th largest smartphone maker in the world commanding 5.1 per cent of the global marketshare.

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What makes it even more impressive is that Xiaomi is just four years old and doesn't sell their phones to developed markets like the United States

Xiaomi's growth has been impressive considering they do not sell to developed countries.
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This is the first time Xiaomi has risen to 5th place in its share of global shipments, according to Strategy Analytics’ Woody Oh — which is extraordinary considering the company is just four years old.

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This number is particularly impressive when one takes into account the fact that the company does not sell phones in many developed markets like the US.

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Xiaomi is known as the "Apple of China", imitating Apple in terms of design and their presentation style

Xiaomi is said to be an imitator of Apple, even to the style of presentation.
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CEO Lei is known for emulating Steve Jobs’s presentation style and dress code, even concluding a recent public launch with the famous Apple slide saying, “one more thing.” The company’s Mi4 smartphone also bears a strong resemblance to the iPhone, and it’s website has many similarities to Apple’s. The copycat style has irked some, but it seems to be working.

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Despite a flood of accusations that—not unjustly—charge the company with wholesale imitation of Apple, Xiaomi continues to build a dedicated and eager customer base throughout the world. It remains to be seen how market leaders Samsung and Apple will respond to the disruptive “Little Rice” from China.

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Although Samsung is still the market leader, it has lost 12% of its market share this quarter

Samsung was the biggest loser, losing 12% of its market share.
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Samsung retained its lead as the top smartphone vendor in the second quarter, shipping 74.5 million smartphones worldwide, but its share of the market dropped to 25 percent from 33 percent a year earlier. Apple took second place, growing a "below-average" 13 percent annually with 35.2 million iPhones shipped worldwide for 12 percent market share.

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Samsung was the biggest loser. Its market share went down to 25.2 per cent in Q2 2014, from 32.6 per cent in Q2 of 2013. Samsung also shipped lesser units in Q2 of 2014. It shipped 74.5 million units in Q2 2014, which was lower than 76 million units in Q2 of 2013 typifying its struggles in the smartphone market and its poorest quarter in two years.

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Man Who Was Caught Stealing On A MAS Flight Wasn't Arrested Because There's No Evidence

A woman recently detailed her experience on a Malaysian Airlines flight from Beijing to Kuala Lumpur, where she witnessed a man from China stealing from a fellow passenger's bag

"I saw a Chinese man get up from his seat and walked towards an overhead bin few seats away from where he was, then he grabbed a bag," the woman wrote in a Facebook post dated 12 December. At the time of writing, over 12,000 people have shared her post.

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She added that the man brought the bag back to his seat, and started going through it

The man was seen unzipping a wallet, before taking it to the toilet."There was a lot of cash in that wallet... After he came back from the toilet, he put the wallet back in the bag," the woman wrote. The man then continued to go through the bag, and eventually put it back in the overhead bin.

Suspicious of his actions, the woman decided to notify the cabin crew about what she witnessed

China Press reported that upon investigation, SGD500 (approximately RM1,500) and a credit card were missing from the bag, which belonged to a Singaporean man.The man was searched upon arrival at the airport, but no cash was found on him. Meanwhile, the Singaporean man decided to not press charges as he was in a rush to catch a connecting flight.

While the man eventually escaped prosecution, the woman said she was told that incidents like this are not new on flights

"Officials at the airport told me that they (thieves) have many accomplices," the woman wrote in her post."Apparently, a 10-men group of thieves on a flight was caught a few days ago," she added.

Although the man got away, check out how a MAS business class passenger caught a thief red-handed in August:

                Malaysia Airlines' Business Class Passenger Shares How He Caught A Thief Red-Handed

The incident happened on 15 August while he was flying back to KL.

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What's With HTC Quietly Releasing The HTC One Max GOLD Edition In Taiwan?

Following the footsteps of its smaller 4.7″ HTC One sibling, HTC has quietly released a gold edition of its 5.9″ HTC One Max in Taiwan

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It was made available for order right before Christmas and joins its existing Silver, Black, Blue & Red colours

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The phablet’s new color scheme is the same as the one of the mass-market gold HTC One which launched in late November

It is finished in gold-colored aluminum, not 18 or 24 carat gold we’ve seen the HTC One Max’s smaller sibling get treated to.

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                [LEAKED] Happy, Shiny, 24-Carat Gold HTC One Mini

Read about how a third-party jeweler is making 24-carat gold edition of HTC One mini.

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The change of colour doesn't bring a change of specifications

To remind you all, like the HTC One Gold edition, the pricing is expected to remain the same and it retains the same hardware of a 5.9-inch Full HD Super LCD 3 display, 1.7GHz quad-core Qualcomm Snapdragon 600 processor, Adreno 320 GPU, 2GB RAM and Android 4.3 Jelly Bean with HTC Sense 5.5 UI, which features HTC BlinkFeed and HTC Zoe.

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Other specifications include 4MP Ultrapixel rear camera with LED flash, 2.1MP front facing camera, 16GB/32GB internal storage with 64GB microSD card expansion, 3,300 mAh battery and finger-print scanner on the back.

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KL Traffic Police Are Offering 50% Christmas Discount On Summonses

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Police will be offering a 50% discount on summonses in conjunction with the Christmas celebration

The half-price discount is offered during the KL Traffic Police’s 'Meet the Customers Day', reported The Star.KL Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Assistant Commissioner of Police (ACP) Zulkefly Yahya said the event will be held between 8.30am and 4pm on 24 December and 26 December.

The public will be able to clear their outstanding fines at Tun H. S. Lee Police Station located in the city centre on both days

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"We are offering a 50% discount for various types of traffic summonses," Zulkefly told The Star."We hope that the public will use the opportunity to settle any outstanding summonses."

However, there are six types of summonses that are excluded from the discount

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According to a post on KL JSPT's Facebook page, traffic offenders are not eligible for the 50% discount on these summonses:- Accident summonses,- Non-compoundable summonses,- Summonses with current year warrant status,- Summonses involving ongoing trials,- Summonses issued during Ops Selamat this year, and- Court-ordered and lorry-related summonses.

Zulkefly said the police station will be manned with sufficient personnel to handle the crowd

KL JSPT chief ACP Zulkefly Yahya.
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"We advise the public to come early to avoid any inconvenience," The Star quoted the KL JSPT chief as saying."Offering discounts is one of our ways to encourage the people to settle their summonses before they are blacklisted."

Zulkefly said that the last time the department offered such discounts was during the Chinese New Year celebration earlier this year

1,600 people came forward to clear their summonses then. Zulkefly said the department is hoping for more people to show up this time.For more information, visit KL JSPT Facebook page here. Road users can check if there are outstanding traffic police summonses on the MyEG website here.

In October, Transport Minister Anthony Loke said law-abiding drivers will be able to enjoy a discount on vehicle insurance premium beginning next year:

                Loke: Cheaper Car Insurance Soon For Drivers Who Do Not Get Summons

Being a good driver will help you receive monetary perks starting next year.

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[VIRAL] The Story Behind That Fish Market Street Fight In Sabah

A video of a street fight between foreigners and locals in Keningau town in Kota Kinabalu that happened on 1 June 2014 has gone viral

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KOTA KINABALU: A video of a street fight allegedly between locals and foreigners in Sabah’s interior Keningau town is causing a stir.

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District police chief DSP Robert Salisip @ David, who confirmed the incident yesterday, said it happened at about 5.30pm on June 1 at the Public Market here.

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The video has been passed around on social media and messaging service WhatsApp.

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The video shows one man aggressively chasing a group of men with a fish skimmer at a market

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The 23-second video, believed to have been filmed close to the town’s fish market on Sunday, shows a group of men being chased by a person armed with a fish skimmer.

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An injured man laying face down on the floor was kicked in the head by another individual

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The video also depicts another man laying face down on the ground and being kicked by another individual in the face. The injured man is then seen lifting his head up for a moment before falling back down to the ground.

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The cameraman did not appear to be involved in the fight and might have been hiding from the fracas.

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The fight started when a misunderstanding broke out between two groups of men who were drinking at a karaoke shop at 3pm

Keningau district deputy police chief Assist Supt Awang Amit said the fight was sparked when the suspect allegedly got angry with four friends having a drink outside a karaoke centre near the fish market at about 3pm on Sunday.

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“Initial reports suggest that the suspect got angry with the group when he saw them with the girls (from the karaoke centre) and hit one of them outside the place,” he said. The four then chased the man only to encounter a group of armed men waiting near the market not far away, he added.

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“Initial police investigation found that the cause of the incident was due to a misunderstanding between one of Cyril’s relatives and members of the group,” said Robert. Cyril had been with the group in a karoake shop here near Public Market since 3pm that day drinking alcohol with four invited women, he said.

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One of the men had hit Cyril’s relative outside the shop. The relative later told Cyril who was having a drink at the shop. Cyril then together with Analem and Manayoh chased the suspected man, who ran towards the Public Market. When Cyril, Analem and Manayoh arrived at the Public Market, they saw a group of men waiting for them.

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According to District police chief DSP Robert Salisip @ David, four victims were chased by seven to eight men armed with sharp objects like machetes, iron and wood

It is believed that the four men then attempted to flee but were attacked.

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“The third victim was injured was attacked by a group of seven or eight men armed with sharp objects such as machetes, iron and wood.

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20-year-old Cyril Linus, 39-year-old Manayoh Raw Palamok and 31-year-old Analem Tony Malip suffered slash wounds from a machete

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He said  one of the victims, Cyril Linus, 20, from Kampung Mamagun Dalit Sook, was slashed with a machete on the left elbow and received five stitches. “Another victim, Analem Tony Malip, 31, from the same village, sustained facial injuries after he fell on the road while escaping.

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“The third victim, Manayoh Raw Palamok, 39, from Kampung Binanon Nabawan, was wounded on the left side of the head above the ears after being slashed with a machete,” he said. Robert said Manayoh received 11 stitches and is currently warded at Keningau Hospital in stable condition while doctors are monitoring him.

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One of the victims, identified as 39-year-old Manayon Palanok, who is shown being kicked in the face in the video, is being warded at the Keningau district hospital while the other three received outpatient treatment.

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Cyril Linus also lost his MyKad, ATM cards, bank account books and driver's license during the incident

During the incident, Cyril lost his MyKad, MayBank and CIMB Bank ATM Cards, BSN and ASB account books and driving licence while fleeing from the attackers.

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Police have arrested a 34-year-old fishmonger in connection with the incident

Police confirmed Tuesday that a 34-year-old foreigner had been arrested in connection with the incident that left three men injured. ASP Awang said police are looking for the other individuals involved in the incident and believe all of them are working at the market.

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He said the suspect has been remanded for further action, while efforts were in progress to track the other involved suspects. He said the case is being investigated under Section 148 of the Penal Code for rioting.

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10 Tips Turunkan Gula Dalam Darah, Doktor Ini Kongsikan Petua Berguna Yang Boleh Diamalkan

Umum sedia maklum, diabetes adalah penyakit yang serius. Walaupun penghidap perlu mematuhi pelan rawatan yang memerlukan komitmen penuh, namun usaha itu sebenarnya sangat berbaloi.

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Penjagaan teliti ini juga mampu mengurangkan risiko serius termasuk komplikasi yang mengancam nyawa.Setiap pesakit kencing manis pula wajib tahu petua turunkan gula dalam darah supaya tiada sebarang komplikasi serius akan berlaku.Oleh itu, baru-baru ini seorang doktor yang dikenali sebagai Dr Zubaidi Ahmad ada kongsikan beberapa tips untuk turunkan gula dalam darah di laman media sosial Facebook miliknya.Berikut di bawah adalah perkongsian penuh oleh Dr Zubaidi:

1. Melakukan senaman

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Melakukan senaman dengan lebih kerap dapat membantu menurunkan berat badan dan meningkatkan kepekatan insulin. Dengan senaman juga, ia dapat membantu otot menggunakan gula dalam darah dengan betul. Antara bentuk senaman yang boleh dilakukan seperti angkat berat, berjalan, berlari, berbasikal, menari, mendaki, berenang dan lain-lain.

2. Kawal pengambilan karbohidrat

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
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Badan akan memecahkan karbohidrat ke dalam gula (glukosa) dan kemudian insulin memindahkan gula menjadi sel. Apabila anda makan terlalu banyak karbohidrat, tapi mempunyai masalah dengan insulin, ia dapat meningkatkan glukosa dalam darah. Oleh sebab itu, Persatuan Diabetes Amerika mengesyorkan pesakit diabetes supaya mengawal pengambilan karbohidrat.

3. Meningkatkan pengambilan serat

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
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Serat melambatkan pencernaan karbohidrat dan penyerapan gula. Atas sebab itu, ia mengurangkan kenaikan paras gula dalam darah. Makanan yang mengandungi serat yang tinggi seperti sayur-sayuran, buah-buahan, kekacang dan bijirin.  Pengambilan serat harian yang disyorkan sebanyak 25 gram untuk wanita dan 38 gram bagi lelaki.

4. Minum banyak air dan kekal hidrasi

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
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Minum air yang cukup boleh membantu mengekalkan paras gula dalam darah dan buah pinggang boleh mengalirkan gula yang berlebihan melalui air kencing. Kajian menunjukkan, mereka yang minum banyak air masak mempunyai risiko lebih rendah untuk menghidap diabetes.

5. Kawal pengambilan makanan

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
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Paling penting adalah mengawal pengambilan kalori setiap hari dengan mengambil saiz hidangan yang lebih kecil.

6. Pilih makanan yang kurang Glycemic Index

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
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Glycemic index ini bertujuan menilai tindak balas gula dalam badan terhadap makanan yang mengandungi karbohidrat. Makanan yang mengandungi glycemix index yang rendah dapat mengurangkan tahap gula dalam darah mengikut jangka masa panjang. Contohnya: makanan laut, daging, telur, gandum, barli, kacang, ubi, jagung, buah-buahan dan sayur-sayuran.

7. Kawal stress dan dapatkan tidur yang mencukupi

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
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Tekanan boleh menjejaskan paras gula. Yoga dan meditasi dapat mengurangkan stress dan membetulkan masalah rembesan insulin terhadap pesakit kencing manis kronik. Selain itu, mendapatkan tidur yang cukup juga penting bagi memastikan kesihatan tetap terkawal dengan sempurna. Jadi, adalah lebih baik untuk mendapatkan jumlah tidur yang berkualiti setiap malam.

8. Pantau tahap gula dalam darah

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Sentiasa ukur dan pantau tahap glukosa darah. Dari situ, anda boleh mengetahui penyesuaian dalam makanan dan ubat-ubatan.

9. Mengamalkan makanan yang kaya magnesium dan kromium

Gambar adalah sekadar hiasan.
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Diabetes juga dikaitkan dengan kekurangan mikronutrien seperti kromium, mineral dan magnesium. Dua kajian pesakit kencing manis menunjukkan, kromium mempunyai manfaat bagi mengawal gula dalam darah. Manakala, kelebihan magnesium pula menunjukkan paras gula rendah. Sebab itu, jika kekurangan magnesium risiko yang lebih tinggi untuk menghidap diabetes. Makanan kaya magnesium seperti sayuran berdaun gelap, bijirin penuh, ikan, coklat, pisang, alpukat dan kekacang.

10. Turunkan berat badan

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Untuk mencegah diabetes, anda harus menurunkan berat badan supaya masalah itu dapat diatasi pada masa hadapan. Malah ia lebih berfungsi berbanding makan ubat.a) Makanan yang perlu dielakkan pesakit diabetes• Semua jenis gula, minuman berkarbonat, kordial, sirap, jem, kaya,kuih manis, aiskrim, susu pekat manis, yogurt manis, buah dalam tin, jeli dan lain-lain.b) Makanan yang boleh diambil mengikut sukatan • Bijirin, nasi, roti, biskut, kuih yang tidak manis, semua jenis pasta dan mi, capati, roti canai, tosai, semua jenis ubi, kekacang, susu dan buah-buahan.c) Makanan yang boleh diambil secara bebas• Semua jenis sayur-sayuran, lobak merah, lobak putih, labu, teh cina, air kosong, barli tanpa gula, kopi dan teh tanpa gula, rempah ratus dan herba, semua daging tanpa lemak, ayam tanpa kulit, tauhu, ikan, telur dan ikan bilis.

Jadi, macam mana dengan tips yang dikongsikan oleh Dr Zubaidi ini?
Semoga perkongsian ini memberi manfaat untuk kita semua.

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"Naik Bulu Roma" - Akibat Banjir, Sofa Rumah Penuh Dengan Lipas Ini Jadi Bualan Netizen

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Umum ketahui bahawa negara kita dilanda banjir kilat baru-baru ini

Banjir kilat telah melanda beberapa buah negeri termasuklah negeri Selangor, Pahang, Melaka, Johor dan lain-lain lagi. Ramai yang terkesan akibat banjir tersebut. Ada yang sehingga kehilangan rumah dan kereta. Selain itu, rumah mereka juga dimasuki lumpur sehinggakan keadaan rumah menjadi kotor. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan sofa rumah mangsa banjir penuh dengan pembiakan lipas telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @littlemissscha_ Ada yg mahu tempah maut lagi?  #fyp #daruratbanjir #foryoupage  Wolfgang Dance - MUHAMMAD RAMA

Terima 'rombongan' lipas selepas rumah dilanda banjir

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan sebuah keluarga sedang mengemas rumah selepas dilanda banjir kilat. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila mereka mendapati serombongan lipas sedang berkumpul di penjuru sofa. Seorang pemuda juga dilihat menyembur racun serangga ke arah lipas namun lipas itu malah lari berkeliar sehingga naik ke atas langsir.

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"Kalau dah banyak macamni atas sofa, sofa tu dia punya" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 1M tontonan, 40K tanda sukda dan 2K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut meremang dan geli melihat lipas yang banyak itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Dia bawa satu kampung dan keturunan ya, geli tengok!


Here's A Complete List Of Lawyers Fighting Najib's Case

For the first time in Malaysian history, a former Prime Minister has been charged at the court of law

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Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has been charged in court today, 4 July, with three counts of criminal breach of trust and power abuse for graft related to SRC International Sdn Bhd. SRC International was a subsidiary of 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) before it was taken over by the Finance Ministry.Najib, who is also the former Finance Minister, was arrested at his home yesterday.

Tommy Thomas, who was recently appointed as Attorney-General (AG), is leading the prosecution against Najib

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The prosecution team is made up of 12 individuals.Here is the list of members in the prosecution team: 1. Tommy Thomas (PP) 2. Datuk Mohamad Hanafiah Zakaria (DPP) 3. Manoj Kurup (DPP) 4. Datuk Shuhaimi Ibrahim (DPP) 5. Datuk Umar Saifuddin Jaafar (DPP) 6. Datuk Ishak Mohd Yusof (DPP) 7. Donald Joseph Franklin (DPP) 8. Muhammad Saifuddin Hashim Musaimi (DPP) 9. Budiman Lutfi Mohamed (DPP) 10. Sulaiman Kho Kheng Fuei (DPP) 11. Mohd Ashrof Adrin Kamarul (DPP) 12. Muhammad Izzat Fauzan (DPP)

Meanwhile, Najib's defence team is led by Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah

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The Star reported yesterday, 3 July, that Muhammad Shafee, who acts on certain legal matters for UMNO, was seen entering the Malaysian Anti Corruption Commission (MACC) headquarters last night. Najib was brought to the MACC headquarters following his arrest.Here are the defence lawyers representing Najib: 1. Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah 2. Harvinderjit Singh3. Datuk Raj Krishnan 4. Farhan Read 5. Rahmat Hazlan 6. Muhamad Farhan Muhamad Shafee 7. Syahirah Hanapiah

More on the charges faced by Najib here:

                These Are The Four Charges Handed To Najib Today At Court

Among the six former Malaysian prime ministers, Najib is the first to face criminal charges.

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A group of supporters held a vigil for Najib yesterday after he was arrested by the MACC:

                Najib Gets His Own Candlelight Vigil Before Being Charged In Court

Chants of "Hidup Najib" and "Daulat Tuanku" were heard outside the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) headqu...

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Stateless Woman Born In M'sia & Her 3 Kids Detained To Face Deportation

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A 36-year-old, Johor-born mother recently alleged that she and her three children were unlawfully detained by the Immigration Department

According to Malay Mail, despite her parents being from Indonesia, the woman who is only known as D, was born in a government hospital in Johor and should be entitled to Malaysian citizenship along with the rights that come with it. She also mentions her mother has already been a permanent resident of Malaysia since 1984.Although D and her three children have never left Malaysian soil their entire lives, she and her children are still considered stateless individuals.

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They have been detained and held in a detention centre since 1 July, and D is concerned for her and her children's welfare

D's bid to renew her temporary identification documents was reportedly rejected by the National Registration Department due to unknown reasons. This allegedly led to her arrest.She is mainly concerned with her children's welfare if they are deported to Indonesia. Having no relatives or support system there, her children would be in harm's way especially due to the fact that the children have never been to a foreign country before.They will also continue to remain stateless in Indonesia, where they will not have any rights there as well.

M, D's mother and biological grandmother to the three children, is doing her utmost best to see that her family is freed from detention

M, first learnt of the arrest with the help of non-profit organisation Buku Jalanan Chow Kit.M believes that immigration officers had no right to detain her daughter and grandchildren. She also mentioned that the arrest was in violation of the Immigration Act and the Federal Constitution under Articles 5 and 8.And because the arrest involved minors, the arrest was in breach of the Child Act 2001 as well."I believe the applicants were arrested and detained not because they have committed any offences," she said. The lawyers helping her with the case assured M that they would be fighting for D's citizenship rights to be recognised.

Netizens professed their dissatisfaction with the Malaysian Immigration's decision to deport the family of four

With the Malay Mail article being reposted on Twitter, many netizens took the opportunity to express their anger at the situation.One Twitter user wrote, "The Malaysian government, specifically the Immigration and the Ministry of Home Affairs (KDN), are so cruel. Dear KDN Minister @dhzhamzah, the mother was born in Malaysia and deserves citizenship. The children were born here as well. Why would you toss away children under 12 years?"

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Another user wrote, "This is very cruel. Even if you send them to Indonesia, would Indonesia even take them in?"

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Communications consultant and broadcast journalist Tehmina Kasooji also weighed in on the issue by asking how this deportation case is reflective of Malaysia's national 2022 slogan, #KeluargaMalaysia.

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Klang Member of Parliament Charles Santiago also decided to give his honest thoughts on the matter.

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The family's future in Malaysia is still rocky

M's lawyers were informed that the family would be deported to Indonesia on 14 July.However, Lawyer New Sin Yew confirmed with the Malay Mail that he had filed an application for an urgent hearing date on behalf of the family on 15 July. This is concerning the stay application and habeas corpus application. The hearing will be held on 21 July.New also puts pressure on the court to hear the habeas corpus application as soon as possible to ensure the children can be released from detention as soon as possible.

This isn't the first time stateless individuals had to face major hardship:

                "How Many Rejections Does She Have To Go Through?"- Asks Tearful Mum Of Stateless Girl

The girl's parents hope the Malaysian government will grant her citizenship.

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                13 Heartbreaking Photos To Make Sense Of The Crisis Surrounding The Stateless Rohingyas

Disowned and denied, they have nowhere to go.

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Lelaki Ini Kongsi Tips Apa Boleh Buat Jika Duit Terkoyak, Tapi Respon Netizen Bikin Dekah!

Kebanyakan daripada kita sudah tentu pernah menerima wang kertas yang telah koyak atau rosak

Ramai yang risau wang kertas yang telah rosak ini kemungkinan tidak laku untuk diguna pakai dalam urusan jual beli. Malah, tidak dinafikan banyak kedai yang akan mengelak daripada menerima wang yang rosak.

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Bukan kedai sahaja yang tidak mahukan duit rosak, tetapi mesin automatik ATM juga tidak menerima wang kertas yang 'cacat' ini.Apabila duit yang dimiliki sudah menjadi rosak, ramai yang memilih untuk membuangnya tanpa mengetahui bahawa duit itu masih boleh ditukarkan kepada Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM).

Baru-baru ini, seorang pemuda telah berkongsikan cara mendapatkan semula wang kertas yang sempurna setelah mengalami kerosakan seperti terkoyak mahupun terkena dakwat

Menerusi laman Twitter, Abdur Rahman Al Amin Bin Ismail telah berkongsikan gambaran tentang keadaan duit rosak atau terkoyak yang boleh ditukarkan di BNM serta nilainya.

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Antaranya adalah sekiranya wang tersebut telah terkoyak lebih 2/3 daripada saiz asal wang kertas, antara 1/2 hingga 2/3 daripada saiz asal wang kertas atau kurang 1/2 daripada saiz asal wang kertas.

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Bukan itu sahaja, sebenarnya BNM sememangnya mempunyai dasar yang membolehkan kita menukar wang kertas dan syiling yang dianggap "tidak sesuai untuk edaran".

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Buat yang tidak tahu, selain daripada wang kertas yang terkoyak, kita juga boleh menukar wang kertas Malaysia yang telah robek, ber-selotape, terbakar atau dimakan oleh anai-anai, mereput, berconteng, dan sebagainya.Walau bagaimanapun, duit yang telah diconteng tidak boleh ditukar.

Susulan tularnya tweet tersebut, beberapa netizen ada yang berseloroh dengan memberikan cadangan yang ‘terlebih bijak’

Antara idea 'bijak' lagi menarik daripada netizen yang orang ramai mungkin boleh guna:

RM100 separuh, dapat 50, lagi satu yang koyak, 50 juga. Still dapat RM100 — Muhd (@zulhelmyhardi) September 1, 2020

Kalau takde duit kecik, boleh koyak separuh duit tu https://t.co/mSwO2M5WQ9— Wafiq Azman (@wafiqmuslim) September 1, 2020

Sama je, baca betul-betul dalam gambar— Abdur Rahman Al Amin Bin Ismail (@RahmanIsmail_) September 1, 2020

Okay. Nanti kalau aku kasi duit RM50, cashier mintak duit kecil, memang aku koyakkan. Dapat RM25. https://t.co/yWIoMTg3Jx— Boy (@AimanHamizan) September 1, 2020

kalau kedai tomyam xterima duit koyak sikit.... boleh tunjuk ni.  https://t.co/ODcqyFNprp— MUHAMMAD SYUKRI (@SyukRahman) September 1, 2020

Kira betul la kalau nak kongsi dengan member koyak separuh2 ja https://t.co/l2FCJJWcjT—  (@aisyadli) September 1, 2020

Kalau takde duit kecik, boleh koyak separuh duit tu https://t.co/mSwO2M5WQ9— Wafiq Azman (@wafiqmuslim) September 1, 2020

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!

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"Sumpah Biadap" - Wanita Marah & Bengang Penghuni Flat Campak Maggi Ke Luar Balkoni

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Tidak dinafikan, masih wujud masyarakat mempunyai mentaliti yang buruk

Terutamanya dalam aspek kebersihan, masih ada insiden seperti membuang sampah daripada tingkap kereta yang berlaku. Jika difikirkan, mentaliti dan perangai buruk ini perlu diubah supaya negara akan semakin maju dengan rakyatnya yang bertamadun. Baru-baru ini, tular pula video TikTok yang memaparkan kereta seorang wanita dipenuhi dengan Maggi di parkir kawasan rumah flat telah mencuri tumpuan ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Selamba campak Maggi dari balkoni rumah sehingga bertaburan atas kereta orang

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang wanita sedang berada di kawasan parkir kereta rumah flat.Apa yang membuatkan dia marah dan bengang adalah apabila dia mendapati Maggi bertaburan atas keretanya. Ia dilihat sangat kotor. Dipercayai juga perkara itu dilakukan oleh penghuni flat yang selamba mencampak Maggi ke luar.

Image via @nina_kechiik (TikTok)

Image via @nina_kechiik (TikTok)

"Memang sakit hati, lagi-lagi lepas basuh kereta. Tak beretika betul!" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih 333K tontonan, 18K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut merasa marah dan tidak puas hati dengan insiden itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

Image via @nina_kechiik (TikTok)

Image via @nina_kechiik (TikTok)

Image via @nina_kechiik (TikTok)

Image via @nina_kechiik (TikTok)

Image via @nina_kechiik (TikTok)

Guys, dah 2021 ni harap-harap takda dah perangai buruk macam ni dan cuba jadi masyarakat yang bertamadun ya!


[VIDEO] Rakaman Nelayan Solat Atas Bumbung Bot Ini Tarik Perhatian & Buat Ramai Insaf

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Pekerjaan sebagai seorang nelayan adalah sangat mencabar sebenarnya

Bukan saja perlu menghadapi cuaca yang tidak menentu, malah ombak yang adakalanya sangat kuat juga mendatangkan risiko nyawa yang sangat tinggi. Silap hari bulan, bot pun boleh tenggelam.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dalam satu video ini apabila rakaman seorang nelayan sedang menunaikan solat di atas bumbung botnya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @_udeen Jangan pernah merasakan solat itu sebagai beban. Kerana hakikatnya solat itulah yang meringankan beban  suara asli  - justme

Tersentap tengok nelayan tetap menunaikan kewajipan sebagai umat Islam walaupun dalam keadaan bahaya

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @_udeen, kelihatan si perakam sedang menaiki sebuah bot di pulau yang tidak dikenalpasti lokasinya.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila seorang nelayan dilihat sedang menunaikan solat di atas bumbung botnya ketika angin sedang kuat.Rakaman berdurasi 14 saat itu ternyata telah menyentuh hati ramai dan membuat warganet insaf melihat betapa taatnya nelayan tersebut kepada Maha Pencipta.

Image via @_udeen (TikTok)

Image via @_udeen (TikTok)

"Kadang fikir solat ni beban, tapi lepas tengok video ni tak nak anggap solat tu beban dah. Semoga Allah lindungi pak cik-pak cik nelayan" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah mendapat 44.8K views, 8K likes dan 52 comments di TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut meluahkan rasa insaf masing-masing.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

Image via @_udeen (TikTok)

Image via @_udeen (TikTok)

Image via @_udeen (TikTok)

Image via @_udeen (TikTok)

Image via @_udeen (TikTok)

Image via @_udeen (TikTok)

Image via @_udeen (TikTok)

Image via @_udeen (TikTok)

Tak kira di mana pun kita berada, solat tetap nombor satu. Semoga kita semua mampu terus beristiqamah.

Like Facebook, follow Twitter dan Instagram SAYS Seismik serta temui segala cerita 'mesti kongsi' sekarang!

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Gigih Sangat Nak Menang Acara Tarik Tali, Aksi Pelajar Ini Sampai Bergayut Raih Perhatian

Hari Sukan merupakan salah satu program yang paling dinanti-nantikan oleh pelajar, terutama sekali bagi mereka yang aktif bersukan

Mana tidaknya, pada hari tersebut mereka dapat menyerlahkan bakat sukan mereka dalam acara seperti lompat jauh, lumba lari, tarik tali dan macam-macam lagi. Lebih seronok apabila ada rakan-rakan lain yang memberikan sokongan. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok berkenaan aksi seorang pelajar yang gigih nak memenangi acara tarik tali telah meraih perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @kmalhkim Jangan ambik tali akuuuuu  original sound Du

Bergayut dekat tali sebab tak mahu bagi pihak lawan menang

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @kmalhkim, kelihatan sedang berlangsungnya acara tarik tali di sebuah Hari Sukan yang tidak dikenal pasti.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan ramai adalah apabila salah seorang pelajar yang sedang bermain acara tarik tali tersebut dilihat begitu gigih nak menang.Hal ini sampai membuatkan dia bergayut pada tali. Walaupun sudah nampak pasukannya akan kalah, tapi dia tetap tidak mahu melepaskan tali tersebut.

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"Dengar cerita member tu sampai sekarang tak turun" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 2.2M tontonan, 177.8K tanda suka dan 2.5K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi selepas melihat video tersebut. Malah, ada juga netizen yang terhibur dengan aksi pelajar tersebut. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

Image via @kmalhkim (TikTok)

Image via @kmalhkim (TikTok)

Image via @kmalhkim (TikTok)

Image via @kmalhkim (TikTok)

Image via @kmalhkim (TikTok)

Ni bukan acara tarik tali, ni nama dia acara gayut tali :P

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