Why Are Some Of Us Freaked Out By Clowns? Here Are Some Scientific Explanations

Has watching 'IT' left you with nothing but hallucinations and nightmares of the freaky Pennywise?

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If so, you're most definitely not alone

The fear of clowns is known as Coulrophobia, a phobia many people across the world identify with. And though not everyone suffers from a full-blown phobia, most people do seem to be in agreement that clowns are indeed a little bit creepy.

But why is that? Aren't clowns supposed to make you happy?

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In theory, a clown is just a regular person in heavy makeup and bright clothes. Their gags and slapstick style comedy are meant to be foolish enough to make you laugh. But ironically, their signature appearance and traits are exactly what turns them from lovable buffoons into horrifying monsters.

A clown's creepiness seems to stem largely from the 'uncanny valley' effect

The 'uncanny valley' is a term that is used to describe something that is made to look like a human but is just somewhat off. So if something has very human-like features and attributes but is somehow not completely human, it comes across as very unsettling. The concept was first hypothesised by Japanese roboticist, Masahiro Mori, who realised that robots who looked more human were more likely to make actual humans repulsed.However, not everything with human-like features automatically comes under uncanny valley territory.

There is a clear difference between how we feel about WALL-E

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And how we feel about this CGI girl

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How creepy something looks depends on exactly how human it looks

In a nutshell, this is how the concept of uncanny valley works:When non-human things start to look and act more and more human, we think of them as getting cuter and cuter. But at a certain point, adding too many human qualities can make something look too human. This is the point where it'll drastically drop from being really really cute, to really really creepy. We think Wall-E the robot is cute because he has big eyes and tiny hands and sort of acts human, but we can clearly tell that he isn't. However, realistic CGI characters like that girl try so hard to be human that they look a little strange to us. Our brains are really good at distinguishing human faces. We like being able to tell what is human and what isn't. So the appearance of an almost-human can trigger some alarms up in your head. Uncanny valley territory is right at the point where your brain stops registering something as 'not human', and begins registering them as 'human', but before said thing looks like an actual human. You feel really uneasy because this 'human' face has failed your brain's 'human test'.

A clown is a human that doesn't look or act human at all

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Clowns, with their painted-on smiles and exaggerated facial features, provide our brains with a recognisably-human face that doesn't look like it should. And it's not just their face, as a clown's general posture, movement and stance is all out of whack compared to an actual human. On a deeply subconscious level, your brain finds all of this very unsettling.

And things that are unsettling trigger all kinds of reactions in your body

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Your mind does not like it when it can't predict what will happen next. So when it sees an unsettling creature, it does whatever it can to make you stay away at all costs.

So don't feel too bad if clowns creep you out

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If Pennywise has triggered your huge and irrational clown phobia, you might be glad to know that a super hot guy is hiding underneath all that makeup:

                The Actor Who Plays The Creepy Clown In 'IT' Is Actually Super Good-Looking In Real Life

You're welcome. ;)

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Maxis Apologises For Mobile Plan Controversy And Gifts Free Data To Customers

Earlier this week, social media was aflame when a former Maxis user revealed that some customers were offered cheaper tailored mobile plans while others remain unaware of the secret offers

The issue went viral, prompting Maxis to release an official statement on its Facebook page. Unfortunately, the statement did not sit well with many. Read the full story here.

Today, 8 April, Maxis CEO Morten Lundal finally broke his silence about the issue in a live Facebook video alongside Head of Consumer Business, Dushyanthan Vaithiyanathan

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Acknowledging that the telco has been receiving a lot of "negative opinions" lately, Morten apologised for the company's delayed response on the controversy, adding that it "doesn’t fit with our company’s commitment to fairness and transparency"

"Lately, our core centre and social media have been alive with many negative opinions on Maxis. Of course, it has concerned us."While we were developing new plans, some individual customers had tailored plans offered to them. This has angered some of you and it also doesn’t fit with our company’s commitment to fairness and transparency. "So, we were late in responding to you and we treated individual customers differently and for that, we’re sorry," Morten said.

Dushyan then announced that upgraded plans will be launched later this month, with existing MaxisOne Plan users to be "automatically upgraded to much higher data quotas" with no changes to their monthly bills

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"For example, our MaxisOne customers with 1GB will move to 5GB and customers with 3GB will now get 8GB. Unlike many other new plans in the market, we’re not limiting these benefits just to new customers but to all existing MaxisOne customers," Dushyan said.

As the upgrades will only take effect at the end of the month, MaxisOne customers will be gifted free 3GB of data next week. Dushyan added that further innovations to the telco's mobile data will be announced in the future.

"This enhanced plan will only be available later this month, so to tide you over until then, all our MaxisOne Plan customers will enjoy free 3GB of data starting next week. "In addition to these quote upgrades, we’ll be announcing further innovations that will enable our customers to a lot more with their data on our network. Our Maxis One business customers will also benefit from these upgrades," he said.

The two-and-a-half minute video ended with Morten promising that Maxis will remain focused on their priority to "having the best network, great customer service, and great value"

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"Now, with our new plans, there has never been a better time to be with Maxis," he said.

Shortly after the address, some MaxisOne users began receiving the following message:

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Watch the full video here:

A message from Maxis CEO Morten to our customersThere have been many questions about our plans lately and we’d like you to hear from us. Join our CEO Morten and Head of Consumer Business Dushyan as they address some of your questions.Posted by Maxis on Friday, 8 April 2016


E-Wallet Users, Rejoice! GrabPay Is Now Accepted Everywhere With DuitNow QR

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E-wallet users, we've got good news for you. You can now use GrabPay everywhere with DuitNow QR, yay! :D

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Whether you’re buying groceries, getting takeaway food, or pumping petrol, you’ve probably seen the pink DuitNow QR around. In fact, DuitNow QR is Malaysia’s National QR Standard, and can be found almost everywhere in Malaysia.P.S. If you're heading out, remember to stay safe, keep practising physical distancing, and follow all the standard operating procedures (SOPs). :)Now that GrabPay supports DuitNow QR, you can rely on GrabPay for all your needs!This means you can use your e-wallet for so many other things now, without having to worry about carrying cash or whether the merchant accepts GrabPay.

Here's how to use GrabPay to scan any DuitNow QR:

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			1. Simply launch the Grab app and swipe right on the homepage2. Use the scanner to scan any DuitNow QR3. Insert payment value and swipe. Voila, your payment is done!

On top of that, you’ll be able to find GrabPay Preferred Merchants all around you

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A GrabPay Preferred Merchant will display a special GrabPay DuitNow QR – it has the iconic pink DuitNow QR with a green sleeve and the GrabPay logo at the bottom. You’ll also see “Scan me to earn GrabRewards Points” at the top of these sleeves.

When you perform the Perfect Match, GrabPay will reward you with every transaction

What’s the Perfect Match? It’s when you use GrabPay to scan a GrabPay DuitNow QR to make a payment. You’ll earn up to 3x GrabRewards Points each time you do so, helping you rack up all those points in no time and redeem lots of cool stuff, yasss!You can use your collected GrabRewards Points to pay for things or redeem discounts on the Grab app, including for GrabFood, GrabMart, Grab Rides, and other partners.Plus, did you know that performing the Perfect Match at participating merchants could earn you discounts for your next visit?*Valid for participating Preferred Merchants only.

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Check out the list of participating merchants by using the GrabPay Merchant Nearby feature on the app.Pro-tip: If you use GrabPay to scan a DuitNow QR issued by other providers, the transaction will still go through, but you won't get any GrabRewards Points. So, keep an eye out for those green standees! :P

Find out more about GrabPay DuitNow QR on their website today

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                GrabPay Has A New Feature That Shows You Deals From Nearby Merchants. Here’s How It Works

So many deals, so much money saved :D

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                Here's What You Need To Know About Cryptocurrencies And How To Start Investing In Malaysia

In this IMHO story, you will learn the fundamentals of cryptocurrencies and how you can start investing in them.

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                Grab Just Launched A New Credit Card. Here Are 5 Tips To Help You Make The Most Out Of It

This first ever Grab credit card is in partnership with Maybank and Mastercard.

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Tun M Explains Why Malaysians Need To Be Patient With The PH Govt's Pace Of Reforms

In a Malay Mail's exclusive interview with Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at his office in Perdana Leadership Foundation on Thursday, 21 June, the 92-year-old leader emphasised the need for patience saying that things don't happen at the flick of a finger

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In an effort to explain how correcting policies by Najib's administration would require time, Tun Dr Mahathir gave an example of how even removing a person from their post takes time

"Because to correct things, just even to remove a person, takes time."It takes several days, just to remove (a person), because we have to study his background, what he has done, how much he has taken, every case against him."Then you ask him to resign or sack him. All that takes time. You can't do things just like that," Tun Dr Mahathir told Malay Mail while making a gesture of flicking his finger."You see, just click your finger, and thing happens. It doesn't happen that way."

He, however, added that the newly formed Pakatan Harapan Government will have to show results before the next election

"But I just cannot do it in one day," Tun Dr Mahathir said, stressing the fact that he has been working non-stop to deliver the reforms promised by his PH coalition."I'm working, in between giving you interviews, I'm working," he quipped while pointing towards the huge stack of folders on his table.

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According to Malay Mail, when they entered Tun Dr Mahathir's office, the 92-year-old leader was busy with his work, meeting visitors for two hours.And while preparations for the Malay Mail interview proceeded, the Prime Minister didn't stop to take his eyes off his folders, scanning each line."I think people should be patient. But, of course, we can't take too long. We have to show results very quickly. And I think we will show results," he added.

In fact, some three weeks prior to Tun Dr Mahathir's thoughts on the need for Malaysians to be patient with the new government, Reverend Father Clarence Devadass, the director at the Catholic Research Centre in KL, had also urged people to be patient

"There is a moral reawakening in Malaysia. Their conscience was pricked and they responded. Ethnicity is no longer an issue. But people are looking for quick fixes."My fear is that people will become impatient. Pakatan gave themselves 100 days... and if you don't see results, people will start getting impatient and pessimism will come back again," Devadass had said in Petaling Jaya on 30 May.According to the Revered Father, reforms could mean "going back to our traditions to work towards a new Malaysia that our forefathers dreamt of.""The key to getting all this right is patience. We need to be patient and give our leaders space and support them. I think we all have a role to play, every one of us, no matter what age or ethnicity," The Malaysian Insight quoted him as saying.

More recently, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng, in Channel NewsAsia's interview programme Conversation With on Thursday, revealed how Tun Dr Mahathir is very impatient to carry out reforms

LGE explained how the current Tun Dr Mahathir is different from his previous self."At every Cabinet meeting, he allows us to speak freely, and he insists that we must observe the rule of law. He emphasises that, of course, even though we suffered under the previous government — he himself suffered — but said we should not seek revenge. Our duty is to create a better country," Lim told Channel NewsAsia."He wants Malaysia to move forward and he is very committed to fulfilling the promises of Pakatan Harapan. If you remember, he had said that he wanted to take up the Education Ministry portfolio. But when it was pointed out to him that it was contrary to the Pakatan Harapan manifesto, he immediately backtracked."Now, would he had done the same under Mahathir version 1.0? Perhaps Not. But the present Tun Dr M has shown his reformist spirit, and that he intends to be a man of his word," the Finance Minister said during the interview with Channel NewsAsia.

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Remember How We Used To Listen To Music In The '90s And 2000s?

Before the emergence of over-complicated music apps and high-end audio equipment, listening to our favourite tunes was a fuss-free experience

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It was all a matter of "play, pause, and repeat."Nothing fancy, just good music (can't deny '90s music is the greatest) without the frills. Heck, we couldn't even be bothered if the track was playing in MP3, wav, or other formats. As long as it plays, that's good enough.

With that being said, here's a tribute to how we used to listen to music back in the day:

1. Sony Walkman

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The personal stereo was introduced by Sony under the market name Walkman in 1979. It was widely popular throughout the '80s and '90s until it was replaced by the portable CD players, known as Discman.You might have thrown away your tried-and-true cassette collection, but the Walkman is still a cultural icon - Star-Lord from the Guardians of The Galaxy series is a huge fan!

2. Sony Discman

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Many iterations of Sony’s CD player found its way into the market in the ‘90s, though none were more instrumental to pop culture or the time period than the D-Series Discman. The combination of AVLS (Automatic Volume Limiter System) and Mega Bass technology produced amazing audio, whereas anti-shock protection ensured skip-free music playback when engaged in physical activities.Yes, people used to jog with these huge things strapped to their hip.

3. MP3 Players

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This was a PC fair must-buy.Don't matter if it was made from some obscure Chinese brand, as long as you had one, you were cool. Spending hours on end looking for songs to download on the Internet and transfer them into the oblong-shaped device was all worth it.

4. Portable Stereo System

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The "boombox" was a regular at BBQs and parties. Cool enough to impress your crush, loud enough to bring the house down.And when it came to this device, size does matter.

5. Music Phones

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Before Samsung and Apple made their mark in the smartphone industry, Sony Ericsson was a force to be reckoned with. The company (which is now known only as "Sony") created some of the coolest and most canggih phones, and the 'Walkman' series was one of them.All the cool kids had a Sony Ericsson Walkman phone which was predominately in orange and black/white colour.

6. iPod Classic

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The scrolling wheel, the chunky body, and the massive storage space. Although it was introduced in the early 2000s, the iPod Classic became a favourite among those who grew up in the '90s. It was ahead of its time - minimalistic and easy to use. It was also the device that helped put Apple back into the tech limelight. If you still have an iPod Classic stored somewhere in your drawer, you might want to take it out and dust it out because it could be worth USD20,000 (RM85,000)!

7. Winamp

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Winamp was one of the most widely used Internet services for listening to music and radio streams. Winamp eventually lost popularity as services like iTunes and Windows Media Player hit the Web, but it'll always hold a special place in the hearts of many.

8. Napster

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The digital music revolution started with Napster - the file-sharing service dreamt up by two teenagers in 1999.And boy, it was a life changing site.It sounded like the stuff dreams were made of – you mean I can download free music now?!

9. Limewire

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LimeWire, the wildly successful P2P client, no longer exists because it was shut down in 2010.   Using the site was a risky business, either you just downloaded the latest Green Day/Alanis Morrissette/Tupac/Whitney Houston album or... you just got a nasty virus.

10. Windows Media Player

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At the end of the 1990’s came another technological change that had a pretty big impact on music consumption, it was Windows Media Play 6.4.Much like Winamp, you could customise and pimp out the player with colourful skins.

11. RealPlayer

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Can't play that song? RealPlayer to the rescue!The app might be awkward and clunky, and the streams themselves took forever to load, but it got the job done.

Which one of these did you own? Share with us in the comment section below!


All You Need To Know About The New HTC One+ Or HTC M8

[LEAKED] HTC Sense 6.0 Showing New UI And Motion Gesture Controls

With roughly one week until HTC formally unwraps its next-gen the new HTC One, more details on the smartphone have leaked. This time, instead of dealing with hardware details, the leak du jour focuses on the software experience. More specifically, we're looking at the Sense 6.0 custom interface.

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A video which surfaced today shows a redesigned interface featuring a stripped-down approach, with "flat" icons and a new design language. What's more, Sense 6.0 could include motion gesture controls for launching apps, as well as other shortcut functions. Assuming the video is correct, it's unclear whether the Sense experience in this unofficial clip is final, or if HTC is still tweaking the software.

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The video has no accompanying audio, but does show you screen by screen all the phone’s key features, such as: a 5-inch full HD display, a quad-core 2.3 GHz Snapdragon processor, two rear cameras, a dual-LED flash and upgraded BoomSound speakers.
HTC is holding a press conference March 25 to officially unveil the phone, but you can get your first glimpse here.

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Leaked HTC M8 Photos Show The Smartphone In All Its Glory

                [PHOTOS] Leaked HTC M8 Photos Show The Smartphone In All Its Glory

A couple of new pictures of HTC M8 smartphone have surfaced online and these show the smartphone in an entirely new c...

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Leaked Photos Finally Reveal The Gorgeous Front Of Upcoming HTC M8

The anticipated HTC M8 appears again and this time we get to see its face from another fresh round of leaked shots.

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If you’re expecting an all new design, you could be disappointed as HTC has pretty much retained a lot of design similarities of its current HTC One. The notable difference is the departure of capacitive home and back buttons as the M8 will be using on-screen buttons instead.

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The 2 leaked pics from a Russian website also reveals a collapsible on-screen buttons which can be either shown or hidden away when not required, probably through swiping from the edge. The awesome Boom Sound front facing stereo speakers appears to be retained as well with the similar looking grill design.

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In terms of naming, the new HTC M8 is speculated to be called HTC One 2 or HTC One+. To the naked eye, the new model may look like an incremental upgrade like the HTC One X to the One X+.

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In reality, the M8 is more than just a model refresh as it will feature a larger 5″ display that’s possibly doing QHD (2560×1440) and runs on a current Snapdragon 800 processor.

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Another Leaked Photo Revealed on 5 February Also Confirms A Twin Ultra-Pixel Camera Set Up That’s Assisted With Dual LED Flash Lights

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The Successor To The HTC One Will Reportedly Feature A Larger Screen And Twin Sensors For The Rear Camera

Bloomberg’s sources say the screen will measure at least 5 inches diagonally and will feature a similar design to last year’s well-reviewed HTC One. The twin sensors will improve the camera’s focus, depth of field, and image quality.

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"Twin sensors on the rear of the new handset will provide better focus, depth of field and image quality, the person said. An improved version of HTC’s Ultrapixel camera will be featured in the device, the person said."

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Based On A Case PhoneArena Spotted, It Will Also Feature A Rear Fingerprint Scanner

Based on the leaked case, the fingerprint scanner will be on the back, above the camera, and users will have to swipe their finger across the glass on the back.

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Leaked images for HTC M8 / HTC One+ / HTC One 2.
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The Phone Is Also Rumoured To Have A Quad-Core 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU And Will Ship With Android 4.4 KitKat

The HTC One’s successor is also rumored to have a quad-core 2.3GHz Qualcomm Snapdragon 800 CPU and will ship with Android 4.4 KitKat. Thankfully, the next HTC One won’t be called the HTC One 2. Instead, it will be called the HTC One+, says PhoneArena.

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KitKat 4.4.
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According To "A Person With Direct Knowledge Of The Plans", HTC Corp Is Planning A March Release

HTC Corp. (2498) plans a March release for the latest version of its HTC One smartphone featuring a larger screen and twin-sensor rear camera, according to a person with direct knowledge of the plans.

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While Its Actual Name Hasn't Been Revealed, The Phone Has Been Dubbed 'HTC One 2' 'The HTC Two' 'HTC One+' And 'HTC M8'

There are plenty of leaks and rumors at the moment regarding the upcoming successor to the HTC One. This has been variously dubbed the HTC One 2, the HTC Two, HTC One+ and HTC M8 so you can take your pick at the moment regarding its actual name.

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HTC One in various colours.
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"With The MWC 2014 Happening Next Month, It Could Be Likely That HTC Would Be Launching The Device There"

"The HTC One is one of our favourite device in 2013 and hopefully the new Ultrapixel camera on the M8 would perform better. With the MWC 2014 happening next month, it could be likely that HTC would be launching the device there."

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Mobile World Congress 2014.
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Savour 7 Unique Cocktails From World-Renowned Mixologists At This Exclusive Hennessy Event

This Spotlight is sponsored by Hennessy.

Hennessy Declassified Chapter II is back and bigger than ever!

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Get ready to experience the world's renowned luxury spirit producer, as Hennessy brings the vineyards and cellars from the Cognac region of France to life in Kuala Lumpur.The Chapter II exhibition promises to be a bigger and bolder version of last year's inaugural success. The immersive experience will allow you to experience Hennessy craftsmanship, the art of maturation, and learn how to demystify cognac.Take note of the details:Date: 26 November - 1 December 2018Location: Menara Ken, Taman Tun Dr Ismail, Kuala LumpurRegister for a chance to win exclusive passes here!

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If you love luxury drinks and creative cocktails, you'll definitely want to be here! Decode Hennessy's myths and modern lifestyles in ten fun-filled interactive zones and a hidden speakeasy bar.

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The exhibition will also feature creations from HYDE KL, internationally acclaimed mixologists David Kit Dave of Nutmeg & Clove from Singapore, and Jamie Rhind of Bamboo Bar from Bangkok

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Since 2016, David Kit Dave has played an important role in helping Nutmeg & Clove achieve and maintain its position as one of Asia’s 50 Best Bars, ranking in at number 33 this year.

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James Rhind has overseen the rise of Bamboo Bar to become the 9th Best Bar in Asia and Thailand’s Best Bar. Bamboo Bar has also been nominated for “Top 10 International Hotel Bar” at the Tales of the Cocktail Awards, and featured as the 55th best bar in the world on William Reed’s “The World’s 50 Best Bars”.

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Both mixologists will take the lead at the Hennessy Lounge during the following dates:David Kit Dave: 26 November – 28 NovemberJamie Rhind: 29 November – 1 December

This is your chance to experience Hennessy's identity in the art of mixing through seven tantalising cocktails, including:

Frenchie Tea – Hennessy V.S.O.P, Dark Cacao, Earl Grey Tea Syrup, Lemon Juice.

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Birds, Bees and The Trees – Hennessy V.S.O.P, Bee Pollen, Safflower, Sunflower Seeds.

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Popping Grenade – Hennessy V.S.O.P, Pomegranate Mint & Ginger Chutney, Chocolate Bitters, Lemon.

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Chinatown – Hennessy V.S.O.P, Five Spice, Earl Grey, Apple, Tamarind.

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The Hennessy Declassified Chapter II exhibition is one of the most anticipated invite-only affairs of the year. To win exclusive tickets, register yourself here!

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For more information on the Hennessy Declassified exhibition, head over to the official website and 'Like' Hennessy Malaysia on Facebook

Here's what happened at Hennessy Declassified last year:

                Entering The Grand Tasting Room And 4 Other Things That Happened At Hennessy Declassified

We even got to taste the rarest cognac of them all, the Hennessy Paradis Impérial.

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[VIDEO] Lelaki Ini Diajak Naik Pentas Untuk Buat Konsert, Tapi Akhirnya Lain Pula Jadi!

Pasti akan timbul perasaan malu jika kita tiba-tiba dipanggil ke atas pentas untuk bercakap sesuatu bukan?

Macam-macam perasaan akan timbul apabila berada di atas pentas seperti malu, tidak yakin dan ada juga yang sampai tergagap ketika buat ucapan.Bukan semua orang boleh yakin ketika berada di atas pentas, malah ada sesetengah penyanyi pun masih merasa gementar apabila mereka ingin membuat persembahan.Namun, lain pula dengan seorang lelaki ini apabila videonya tular di Twitter kerana gelagatnya di atas pentas mencuri tumpuan ramai.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Terus hilang rasa malu bila pengacara bagi mikrofon

Menerusi video tersebut, lelaki berkenaan kelihatan dipanggil di atas pentas oleh pengacara untuk menyambung lagu raya.Pada mulanya lelaki tersebut dilihat seperti malu-malu ketika dipanggi oleh pengacara terbabit, tetapi dia kemudian berubah sekelip mata dan terus hilang rasa malu selepas mikrofon daripada pengacara tersebut.Lihat video penuh ini:

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA pic.twitter.com/9eGWyGt8xl— Cempaka (@IbuPeri__) January 15, 2021

Menyanyi siap berjoget dah macam artis buat show

Apa yang lebih menghiburkan, lelaki berkenaan dilihat langsung tidak kekok ketika menyanyikan lagu itu dan siap menari lagi.Ditambah pula dengan sorakan daripada rakan-rakannya membuatkan lelaki itu seperti lupa diri dan meneruskan nyanyian tersebut tanpa menghiraukan sesiapa. Malah, ketika pengacara itu mahu mengambil kembali mikrofon daripadanya, dia melarikan diri kerana masih belum puas menyanyi.

"Lirik berterabur takpe, ni perangai ajak pergi bungee jumping dia terjun dulu" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat aksi lelaki berkenaan yang selamba berjoget di atas pentas.Malah, ada juga yang merindukan suasana hari raya seperti dulu sebelum berlakunya pandemik Covid-19. Difahamkan video tersebut diambil pada tahun 2016 dan dimuat naik semula sehingga menjadi viral.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 129.9K views, 5.7K retweets dan 6.8K likes.

Wehhhh MC dia minta mic tak dapat— hello its me (@1zz4tihabshi) January 15, 2021

HAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHA BONGOK LAAAAA— Nur Anis A'dila (@nuranisadila_) January 15, 2021

@SharmNoh mic penyanyi tu taknak kasi balik ke? HAHAHAHAHHAHA— Bbg (@nnetra_) January 16, 2021

Rindu nya nak raya dalam suasana raya yg betul ,tahun nih rasa mmg komfem tk raya haihhh— .nena (@nenaziha) January 16, 2021

"maruah aku tercalar"— farrah (@Farinaaa___) January 15, 2021

Liriks berteraboh pun xpe. Ni perangai ajak gi bunjee jumping, dia terjun dulu.. — Mathyr Juz (@Mathyr) January 20, 2021

Jadi rindu raya dibuatnya. Harap dapat sambut raya tahun ni. — nepp (@hanief_ramli) January 16, 2021

aku sorang je ke yg mcm seremm je jgn la sampin dia terlondeh hahahaha—  (@ryosuke1807) January 16, 2021

HAHAHAHAHAHA BUAT CONCERT SNDIRI PULAKKK DAHH— zaty (@zattyadam) January 17, 2021

Dari malu2 terus jadi artis— MrKacangPoolYangSuka (@Ha_iril) January 15, 2021

Sampai mc pun jadi fans diaa — izzy  (@fyzz_) January 16, 2021

HAHAHAHAHA MEMANG GEMPOOOOKKK AHHHH—  Killer Queen  (@Intnrdzn_) January 17, 2021

Terus kalah artis buat persembahan gaya dia. Kelakar betul lah :D

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Betul Ke Guna GrabUnlimited Memang Lagi Jimat & Berbaloi? Jom Kita Tengok Buktinya!

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Jika anda seorang pengguna tegar aplikasi Grab, sudah tentu anda akan perasan satu promosi terbaru di aplikasi tersebut

Kini anda boleh menikmati promosi ini dengan hanya 1 sen dan RM4.90 untuk bulan seterusnya untuk pelanggan baru.Percaya atau tidak, dengan melanggan GrabUnlimited anda boleh jimat lebih RM300. Tambahan lagi, anda juga layak menerima baucar-baucar lumayan tau!

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Betul ke langgan GrabUnlimited memang lagi jimat dan berbaloi? Jom tengok sini:

1. Percuma penghantaran untuk pesanan makanan dan groceries (maksimum RM3)

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Pelanggan GrabUnlimited akan menerima 50 baucar penghantaran percuma untuk Grabfood dan 10 baucar penghantaran percuma untuk GrabMart, maksimum RM3. Betul-betul jimat! Jika restoran yang anda pesan tidak melebihi 5km, anda tidak perlu membayar apa-apa caj penghantaran. Jika melebihi, anda masih dapat jimat RM3, memang berbaloi! Syaratnya, anda perlu memesan sekurang-kurang RM20 untuk GrabFood atau GrabMart tau.

2. Paling best, anda boleh gabungkan dua promosi dalam satu resit pembelian

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Kebiasaanya, jika kita sudah masukkan baucar penghantaran percuma, kita tidak boleh masukkan baucar atau promo code lain bukan?Dengan menggunakan GrabUnlimited, anda boleh nak gabungkan dua jenis promosi. Contohnya seperti gambar di atas: Pengguna Grab:RM23.50 (Makanan) + RM3 (Caj penghantaran) = RM26.50Pengguna GrabUnlimited:RM23.50 (Makanan) + RM3 (Caj penghantaran) = RM26.50Promo: RM8.50 (50% Hot deals) + RM3 (Baucar free deliver) = RM11.50Nampak tak bezanya, anda akan jimat sebanyak RM11.50 setiap kali pesan makanan! Jika anda ingin menggunakan premium delivery, pengguna GrabUnlimited akan dikenakan sebanyak RM2.50 saja berbanding pelanggan Grab biasa yang dicaj RM3.50.Pengguna GrabUnlimited boleh dapat banyak potongan dan diskaun berbanding daripada pengguna biasa!

Bukan setakat itu tau, banyak lagi tawaran menarik yang baru untuk pengguna GrabUnlimited!

3. Berpeluang untuk dapat lebih banyak GrabRewards

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Lebih banyak anda berbelanja, lebih banyak juga peluang anda untuk mengumpul GrabRewards. Untuk pengguna GrabUnlimited, anda akan mendapat pulangan sebanyak 1.5%. Sebagai contoh, kalau anda memesan barang di Grab dan membayar melalui GrabPay atau PayLater, anda akan mendapat ganjaran. Pelanggan GrabUnlimited juga berpeluang untuk menebus ganjaran dengan GrabRewards yang lebih rendah berbanding pengguna Grab yang biasa. Contoh, kalau pelanggan Grab biasa perlu 750 GrabRewards untuk menebus baucar, anda sebagai pelanggan GrabUnlimited boleh menebus dengan hanya 500 GrabRewards. Untungnya!

4. Anda juga berpeluang mendapat top-rated drivers

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Pesan makan dah, shopping dah, haa apa lagi? Yang paling menarik, anda juga berpeluang untuk mendapatkan top-rated drivers semasa memesan apa saja jika anda melanggan GrabUnlimited. Wah dah macam VVIP kan? Anda tak perlu lagi risau kalau makanan lambat sampai atau dah lewat untuk pergi ke sesuatu destinasi. Sebab anda akan menerima layanan terbaik daripada Grab. Tambahan pula, anda juga akan dikenakan premium delivery sebanyak RM2.50 saja berbanding pelanggan Grab biasa yang dicaj RM3.50. Anda juga akan menerima baucar kalau makanan tak sampai dalam 30 minit. Take note, VVIP!

5. Dapat redeem extra baucar, siapa tak nak?

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Selain menerima baucar yang sedia ada sebagai pelanggan GrabUnlimited, anda juga diberi baucar tambahan setiap bulan. Untuk bulan Jun, anda akan menerima sehingga potongan 50% Hot Deals bersama Free Delivery dan sehingga potongan 38% Hot Deals juga bersama Free Delivery. Best kan?

Dah nampak kan banyak diskaun dan potongan yang boleh anda nikmati?

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Tunggu apa lagi? Jom langgan GrabUnlimted sekarang untuk penjimatan yang lebih banyak!

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[VIDEO] Bayar Tol Hanya Guna Jam Tangan, Touch 'n Go Milik Wanita Ini Raih Tumpuan Ramai

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Jika kita melalui jalan yang mempunyai tol, Touch 'n Go adalah benda paling penting perlu ada dalam kereta

Iyalah, kerana semuanya kini menggunakan bayaran secara cashless untuk lebih memudahkan. Malah, Touch 'n Go juga boleh digunakan di banyak tempat selain jalan yang mempunyai tol.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang wanita berkongsi jam tangan Touch 'n Go miliknya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @fatinrehanna Selalu pegi topup touch n go mesti kena sound , “ni jam dik bukan kad touch n go “    bunyi asal  - Mhd Aizzat

Jadi perhatian bayar Touch 'n Go guna jam tangan

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang wanita sedang memandu untuk menuju ke tempat tidak diketahui lokasinya.Namun, apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah semasa dia melalui lorong pembayaran Touch 'n Go, dia hanya membayar menggunakan jam tangannya saja.Videonya itu ternyata mendapat perhatian ramai dan ada pula yang tidak mempercayainya sehingga dia terpaksa membuktikan perkara itu.Difahamkan, jam tangan itu pernah dikeluarkan pada tahun 2016, namun tidak mendapat sambutan begitu hangat.Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @fatinrehanna Reply to @khairolazli mmg jam time traveller by touch n go  bukan smart tag .  Put some respect on Steve Lacy - makenna

  @fatinrehanna Reply to @driftereone dah boleh percaya ke skrg ni ? Hehe senang utk org yg selalu naik public transport jugak   original sound  - fatinrehanna

"Tolong keluarkan balik jam ni" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka mengenainya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.1M views, 65.1K likes dan 1,186 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Menariklah jam ni, kalau dia keluarkan balik confirm meletop! :D

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What's Up In Parliament: Foreigners Are Not Allowed To Drive Taxis

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri says foreigners are banned from driving taxis

Foreigners are not allowed to be taxi drivers or obtain taxi permits, the Dewan Rakyat was told today.

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Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Nancy Shukri says foreigners are banned from driving taxis.
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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Nancy Shukri said if any foreigner was found to be in breach of the conditions, the matter should be reported to the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD).

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She said this when was replying to a supplementary question from Datuk Ahmad Hamzah (BN-Jasin) on whether foreigners had been issued taxi permits individually or used those held by registered taxi companies.

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Replying to another supplementary question by Sim Tong Him (DAP-Kota Melaka) on enforcement carried out to tackle these issues, Nancy said SPAD conducted periodic monitoring and took stern action against foreigners or companies employing foreigners as taxi drivers.

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Najib says if you want national reconciliation, accept GE13 results

Najib says if you want national reconciliation, accept GE13 results

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National reconciliation can only be achieved if Pakatan Rakyat accepts the result of the 13th general election, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak told Dewan Rakyat today.

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"In our efforts to look for and achieve national reconciliation, I would like to stress that the results of the general election must be accepted because it was conducted according to the Federal Constitution.

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"If we continue this issue (gatherings), when will we be able to find national reconciliation... if you want it, accept the decision," Najib said, answering a question from Gelang Patah MP (DAP) Lim Kit Siang.

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He also said the government will propose a National Consultation Council on Unity be set up to address three main agendas.

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"The council will first focus on three things: address the racial polarisation issue from a broader perspective; strengthen inter-religion relations and harmony; and develop socially inclusive policies. We might be discussing other issues as well," he added.

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Agong says respect GE13 results for the sake of the country

Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah in his opening speech at the first meeting of the first session of the 13th Parliament here, today, urged all parties to accept and respect the 13th General Election results.

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“I am grateful that the 13th general election was held in a peaceful environment. I appreciate the role of all those responsible especially the Election Commission and security forces to ensure the general election could be held smoothly,” he said.

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“It was carried out according to the democratic process and we now have to work together to bring the nation to greater heights, achieving the developed nation status by 2020,” he said in his opening address.

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The King’s speech was prepared by the palace and was not written by the government. Former Dewan Rakyat deputy speaker Datuk Dr Wan Junaidi Jaafar said the government only advices the King on the content of the speech.

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The deputy home minister said regardless of who wrote the speech, its content can be debated in the Dewan Rakyat. “While we appreciate and are thankful to the King for his speech, it is also meant to be debated. That is the principle,” he said.

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Opening ceremony of Parliament held indoors for the first time ever

For the first time in Malaysian history, the opening ceremony of the Parliament was held indoors due to the haze.

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The customary inspection of the guard-of-honour was held at the banquet hall of the Parliament building.

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Normally, the ceremony would be held outdoors at Parliament Square and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong would receive the Royal Salute and the Negraku would be played.
This would be followed by the hoisting of the Royal Flag and a 13-shot gun salute.

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The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Tuanku Abdul Halim Mu’adzam Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong were greeted on arrival by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak and Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and was led to the banquet hall where a smaller guard-of-honour was mounted.

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In his opening speech, the King reminded all Members of Parliament (MPs) to remain loyal to the country and not to attempt activities that may destroy the country.

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Activists protest outside Jalan Parlimen during the Parliament swearing in

Activists protest outside Jalan Parlimen during the Parliament swearing in

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Pandikar Amin is Speaker of Parliament, again

Pandikar Amin Mulia will reprise his role as Dewan Rakyat speaker after being re-elected to the post this morning, the first day of the first sitting of the 13th session of Parliament.

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The 13th Parliament of Malaysia had a chaotic opening this morning as opposition members opposed the need to write their names onto the ballot to propose the Dewan Rakyat speaker.

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He received all the votes from Barisan Nasional MPs – 133 while Pakatan Rakyat’s 89 MPs voted for their candidate former federal court judge Datuk Abdul Kadir Sulaiman.

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He was sworn in before the House after the vote was conducted by ‘letter ballot’, as is required under Standing Order 4(3) when more than one name is nominated.

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"I call on all the MPs to change and reform. If it is not us then who else? Ini kali lah. Ini kali lah we further strengthened and propel the Parliament's dignity to greater heights... I promise to perform my duties with dedication and fairness, " Pandikar said.

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He then called for “ubah” in parliament. "Let us also bring transformation and reformation here in the Dewan Rakyat. If not now, then when?" he said to cheers from the floor.

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All MPs must swear in during the first sitting in for Dewan Rakyat on June 24, or be disqualified

First sitting in for Dewan Rakyat starts June 24, lasts 16 days

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Roosme said the first sitting of the 13th Dewan Rakyat would last 16 days, starting from June 24.

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All the 222 MPs must be sworn in on the first day of the first session of the 13th Parliament on June 24 or they will be prohibited from attending the Dewan Rakyat sittings and become "strangers of the House", Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia said today.

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Standing Order No. 1 states that all MPs must take the oath on the first day of the new session after the election of the speaker. "If you don't, it is a mockery of your own procedures as a 'wakil rakyat', a mockery of Parliament, the laws and the Yang di-Pertuan Agong," he told reporters.

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Pandikar said MPs who did not take the oath within six months of the first day of the Dewan Rakyat sitting would be automatically disqualified as MPs.

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"On the first day, the speaker will be elected and will take his oath before all the members. Soon after, the members, starting from the prime minister to members of the opposition party will take their oaths."

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Roosme added that the members of Parliament would be directed to their seats by heralds assigned in Parliament.

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When asked about the seating arrangements for the MPs, she said it had not been finalised yet as the opposition parties had not given a confirmed list of leaders.
"In any case, we will still need the approval of the speaker before finalising the seating arrangements."

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No boycott, Pakatan Rakyat will be there with a new strategy

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DAP today said their Member of Parliaments will attend the swearing-in of the 13th session of the parliament despite boycotting Tuesday’s parliament briefing session.

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“But right now, our position is that on June 24, all three parties will go in full force. And from now to June 24, we will rally support from BN MPs who are serious about transformation to back our non-partisan speaker,” he said.

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“But last Monday, we decided we are going to nominate our own speaker on the first day, and we will be contesting against the BN-nominated speaker. That is our strategy,” Tian Chua added.

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Earlier PKR created much controversy when its de facto leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim suggested that Pakatan Rakyat’s MPs should boycott the swearing-in ceremony.
DAP and PAS later announced that they would not join the boycott.

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7 Engrossing Malaysian Novels To Add To Your Reading List

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It's always great to be reading about our Malaysian culture, history, and heritage written in fiction novels

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There's nothing we know more than our own Malaysian culture, and the sentiment is the same when it comes to reading books that centre around our unique myths, folklore, heritage, and traditions. Some novels even revisit Malaysia's historical events with a twist.Whether it's the familiar scenes and places where the stories are set, or the witty takes on modernising Malaysian folklore, it's always a breath of fresh air to read Malaysian-centric stories.

Without further ado, here are seven Malaysian books that you can add to your reading list:

1. The Accidental Malay by Karina Robles Bahrin

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The Accidental Malay by Karina Robles Bahrin tells the story of Jasmine Leong, a billion-ringgit bak kwa company heir in line to become its next CEO. However, an unexpected discovery of her hidden heritage takes her by surprise as she finds out that she is actually a Malay-Muslim. Follow her story as she explores what it means to be a Malay-Muslim, the racial policies that come along with it, and the impact it has on her life and lifelong dream.

2. The Girl and the Ghost by Hanna Alkaf

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The Girl and the Ghost by Hannal Alkaf follows the story of Suraya who inherits a pelesit (a spirit familiar usually in the form of a grasshopper) from her late witch grandmother. Delighted at first to have a new friend, she then discovers that pelesits have a dark side. As she faces problems at school, she must figure out a way to keep the pelesit in control before everyone around her suffers the cost.

3. The Woman Who Breathed Two Worlds by Selina Siak Chin Yoke

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Set in the Malayan colonial era, The Woman Who Breathed Two Worlds by Selina Siak Chin Yoke tells the story of Malayan-Chinese girl, Chye Hoon, who has to embrace her Nyonya heritage and let go of her dreams to go to school like her brother.As she grows up and marries, she learns to appreciate her culture and works towards passing it down to her 10 children. However, she finds it difficult as the world begins to become modern and Westernised.

4. The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo

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Now a Netflix adaptation, The Ghost Bride by Yangsze Choo is a story set in the colonial Malaya era, where the main character, Li Lan, is suddenly asked by her father to be a ghost bride to a wealthy family's deceased son.Readers will follow along the story that's rich with Chinese folklore, love triangles, and the consequences of ancient customs.

5. Spirits Abroad by Zen Cho

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In Spirits Abroad by Zen Cho, the book is a compilation of short stories about Malaysian folklore. Follow along the stories of a Datin's past affair with an orang bunian, a teenage pontianak's struggles with daily life, an earth spirit's conflict with the landlord, and the Chinese goddess Chang'e's  travels to outer space.The novel's creative take on life, death, and the colourful Malaysian folklore makes for an interesting read. (I mean, a teenage pontianak? Totally looking for it on my next trip to the bookstore.)

6. Kebaya Tales: Of Matriarchs, Maidens, Mistresses, and Matchmakers by Lee Su Kim

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Kebaya Tales: Of Matriarchs, Maidens, Mistresses and Matchmakers by Lee Su Kim is a compilation of stories about the Baba Nyonya culture. The stories are inspired by the real life events of the author's family, from her Nyonya grandmother and mother. With witty and occassional satire elements, the novel dives into one of Malaysia's subculture that is still prospering today.

7. The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf

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Set during the historic race riot in 1969, The Weight of Our Sky by Hanna Alkaf tells the story of Melati, a high school girl and Beatles enthusiast, who struggles with Obsessive Compulsive Disorder (OCD) and suddenly finds herself amidst the race riot.The book depicts what it's like to struggle with a mental illness during one of the most devastating historical events in Malaysia to date. The novel has also been adapted into a Webtoon.

If you're looking for Malaysian children's books, check out this story:

                12 Malaysian Children's Books That Every Parent Should Get For Their Child

Even adults can learn a thing or two from these stories.

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Want more book suggestions? Here are some horror Malaysian books you can read:

                6 Spooktacular Malaysian Horror Books To Keep You Wide Awake At Night

Homegrown frights from creepy folklore to gruesome murders.

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Ini 3 Perkara Paling Mudah Yang Anda Boleh Buat Untuk Bantu Sesama Rakyat Ketika Pandemik

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Jika dilihat, pandemik yang melanda negara sekarang bukan hanya menjejaskan mereka yang dijangkiti penyakit, tetapi ia turut menjejaskan semua orang

Walaupun ramai yang terpaksa menyerah pada situasi ini, tapi masih ramai lagi yang mampu bertahan dan memerlukan sokongan kita.Sebagai rakyat prihatin, kita boleh menghulurkan bantuan kepada mereka yang memerlukan. Lagipun saat macam nilah kita sebagai rakyat Malaysia perlu berkerjasama dan menyokong antara satu sama lain, bagi meningkatkan semangat untuk terus maju!Haa.. ini kami nak kongsi cara yang anda boleh buat untuk sokong dan bantu sesama rakyat ketika pandemik di bawah:

1. Bantu untuk share perniagaan mereka

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Macam yang anda semua tahu, peniaga kecil-kecilan lebih terkesan secara langsung ketika pandemik ini. Yelah, mana nak tanggung kos yang besar lagi, nak cari mata pencarian lagi. Memang sesuatu yang sangat mencabar kan?Jadi, apa yang anda boleh lakukan untuk bantu mereka? Mestilah dengan berbelanja atau membeli produk yang mereka jual. Dah guna atau makan? Share lah di Facebook, Instagram, Twitter bagi lagi ramai tahu. Haa.. dengan cara ini, mungkin sikit sebanyak dapat naikkan semangat mereka untuk berniaga.

2. Buat aktiviti kebajikan untuk bantu mereka yang memerlukan

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Selain itu, anda juga boleh berganding bahu dalam membuat aktiviti kebajikan. Tak semestinya melalui badan kebajikan, anda boleh saja buat secara individu. Contohnya, macam beri keperluan makanan, ubat-ubatan dan sebagainya.Inisiatif ini mungkin nampak kecil bagi anda, tapi ia sangat bermakna bagi mereka yang sedang memerlukan.

3. Hantar makanan, bagi hadiah atau video call bersama!

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Haa.. ini yang paling penting tau! Bila berdepan dengan cabaran pandemik atau pun masalah, ia akan terkesan dari segi mental dan emosi. Ini disebabkan ada yang terpaksa berjauhan daripada keluarga, tak dapat keluar bekerja dan macam-macam lagi.Oleh itu, cara yang sesuai untuk anda bantu mereka adalah dengan beri sokongan moral antara satu sama lain. Walaupun tak boleh berjumpa secara bersemuka, tapi anda boleh saja tunjuk rasa kasih sayang anda itu dengan tengok movie bersama secara dalam talian ataupun video call supaya mereka berasa lebih lega, disamping meluahkan perasaan yang mereka sedang lalui.

Sama macam video muzik PETRONAS ini, anda mesti boleh relate situasi macam ini bukan?

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Haa..sempena Hari Kebangsaan ini, kita sebagai rakyat Malaysia perlulah menunjukkan sifat saling membantu dan meringankan beban sesama sendiri. Sebab harapan kita semuanya sama hanya nak melihat masa depan yang lebih baik buat semua.Sama macam video muzik ‘Demi Cinta’ yang dihasilkan oleh PETRONAS ini. Anda mesti boleh relate punya. Di mana ia bertemakan tentang perjuangan bagi membebaskan Malaysia daripada cengkaman pandemik.Video tersebut disampaikan dengan lirik lagu dan melodi yang penuh semangat serta mengetengahkan kisah empat watak utama daripada latar belakang hidup yang berbeza dalam waktu yang sukar ini. Tak kiralah dari agama, bangsa yang berlainan, kita mesti kena bersatu walau apa jua keadaan sekali pun.

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Berpeluang dapat pek stiker, berduet bersama penyanyi dan sertai cabaran instrumen melalui muzik video mereka!

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Paling best, anda boleh mula untuk dapatkan pek stiker ‘Demi Cinta’ yang sangat comel ini untuk dikongsi dengan keluarga dan kawan-kawan sempena sambutan Hari Kebangsaan dan Hari Malaysia.Dalam pek yang sama, anda juga boleh muat turun latar belakang Google Meet dan Zoom. Bila video call keluarga dan rakan-rakan nanti, boleh lah guna latar belakang yang baru! Kilk di sini untuk muat turun stiker, dan klik di sini untuk dapatkan latar belakang.

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Selain itu, anda juga berpeluang untuk berduet bersama penyanyi Vanessa Reynauld di Tiktok serta IG. Kalau video anda best, PETRONAS akan memilih dan menyiarkan semula duet terbaik anda nanti. Wow! Eh bukan itu saja, ada lagi! Anda boleh sertai cabaran instrumen yang dianjurkan juga di Tiktok dan IG, di mana anda digalakkan untuk mencuba dan menggunakan alat instrumen yang anda tahu untuk dimainkan bersama dalam web filem PETRONAS. Mana tahu dengan inisiatif ini dapat bantu kita untuk saling bersatu dan bergerak ke hadapan dalam membantu sesama rakyat. Nak tahu lebih lanjut, anda boleh saja layari laman web PETRONAS atau pun melalui Facebook dan Instagram mereka!#PETRONAS #PETRONASMMD2021 #DemiCinta #StoriesOfJoy #NationalDay #MalaysiaDay


Tingkatkan Sekuriti Makanan, Ini 5 Teras Dasar Agromakanan Negara 2.0 Yang Anda Kena Tahu

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Artikel ini ditaja oleh Kementerian Pertanian Dan Industri Makanan.

Kerajaan telah melancarkan Dasar Agromakanan Negara 2.0 (DAN 2.0) baru-baru ini di Menara Lembaga Pertubuhan Peladang, Kuala Lumpur

Dasar tersebut telah dilancarkan oleh YAB Dato' Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob, Perdana Menteri Malaysia pada 25 Oktober 2021 secara maya. DAN 2.0 ini mendukung aspirasi dan hala tuju sektor agormakanan negara untuk lebih mampan, berdaya tahan dan berteknologi tinggi. Bukan setakat itu, ia juga dapat memacu pertumbuhan ekonomi dan meningkatkan kesejahteraan rakyat selain mengutamakan sekuriti serta nutrisi makanan negara.

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Ini antara 5 teras Dasar Agromakanan Negara 2.0:

1. Mendukung pemodenan dan pertanian pintar

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Bagi mencapai matlamat DAN 2.0, kaedah pertanian pintar menjadi fokus memodenkan sektor ini. Ia bertujuan untuk meningkatkan produktiviti subsektor agromakanan. Perkara ini juga dijadikan sebagai key game changer untuk menjayakan transformasi sektor agromakanan.

2. Memperkukuh pasaran domestik, meningkatkan hasil keluaran yang mempunyai permintaan tinggi dan produk berorientasikan eksport

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Sektor agromakanan kini memiliki nilai tambah yang berpotensi untuk meningkat pendapatan. Buktinya, jumlah eksport bahan makanan juga meningkat dengan kadar petumbuhan purata tahunan sebanyak 6.4%. Teras kedua ini akan menumpukan khusus terhadap usaha meningatkan sekuriti makanan negara selain mengembangkan lagi sektor sedia ada.

3. Membangun bakat yang memenuhi permintaan industri

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Menjelang tahun 2030, sumbangan sektor agromakanan kepada Keluaran Dalam Negeri Kasar (KDNK) dijangka akan meningkat. Oleh itu, persediaan mampan terhadap industri tertentu perlu dilakukan. Sebagi contoh, industri ternakan, perikanan dan akuakultur dan banyak lagi subsektor buah-buahan dan sayur-sayuran.

4. Meningkatkan amalan pertanian dan sistem makanan yang mampan

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DAN 2.0 juga akan fokus untuk memacu petumbuhan sektor agromaknan melalui pemerkasaan, penyelidikan, pembangunan, pengkomersialan dan inovasi supaya dapat menghasilkan sistem makanan yang mampan.

5. Menyediakan ekosistem perniagaan yang kondusif dan kerangka institusi yang kukuh

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Disebabkan itu, MAFI sentiasa komited untuk menyediakan persekitaran yang kondusif melalui kemudahan kewangan, insurans pertanian, pendigitalan produk dan penyediaan akses pasaran dalam talian.

Perdana Menteri Malaysia menyarankan supaya semua pihak berkolaborasi bersama Kementerian Pertanian dan Industri Makanan demu menjayakan sektor agromakanan negara

Ketahui Dasar Agromakanan Negara 2.0 lebih lanjut di sini.


If The PTPTN Careline Is Busy, You Can Use WhatsApp To Contact Its Officers

Recently, quite a number of people have tried to contact the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN)

Following the announcement by PTPTN on Monday, 15 July, about those earning less than RM4,000 monthly are allowed to defer the repayment of their loans, many have tried to call the PTPTN Careline at 03-2193 3000 to get more information.In particular, many are also calling the hotline to find out their 'Nombor Pinjaman'.

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The 'Nombor Pinjaman' is needed as it is part of the login information needed to get into PTPTN's online database before a user could proceed to update his or her personal details.The influx of people calling the PTPTN Careline to find out their 'Nombor Pinjaman' has caused the line to be busy, as borrowers are racing to update their personal information before the 25 July deadline to confirm their eligibility for the deferment.

There are actually various avenues that allow the public to contact PTPTN, including WhatsApp

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Besides calling the PTPTN Careline or going to the various PTPTN offices to obtain information about 'Nombor Pinjaman', borrowers can also get in touch with PTPTN officers by using WhatsApp. To obtain the 'Nombor Pinjaman', just send a WhatsApp text message to one of the PTPTN officers using the format given and include the following information:(IC Number), (Full Name), (Your Mother's Name), (Name of Course Taken)

The officers' contact numbers can be found on PTPTN's website

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PTPTN has been providing up to 10 mobile phone numbers at any one time. The list is also being updated from time to time. During  a PTPTN #jomupdateinfo session that went live on Facebook today, 19 July, PTPTN deputy chief executive Mastura Mohd Khalid revealed that most people only tried to make contact with officers whose numbers are on the first few spots on the list.She gave a tip, saying that the public should try contacting officers whose numbers are towards the bottom of the list as they could potentially provide faster response.

Make sure you update your information by 25 July if you wish to defer repayment, or PTPTN would presume that you are not interested in the payment deferral

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Read more about PTPTN payment deferral here:

                PTPTN Borrowers Who Wish To Defer Repayments Must Do It By 25 July. Here's How

It applies to all loan defaulters earning less than RM4,000 a month.

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Media Prima Digital & REV Asia Kini Dikenali Sebagai REV Media Group

Umum sedia maklum, Media Prima Digital dan REV Asia Berhad kini telah melancarkan nama baharu mereka yang dikenali sebagai REV Media Group

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Visi dan misi baharu REV Media Group adalah untuk menjadi Syarikat Digital Media Malaysia #1 dari segi jangkauan, pengekalan dan pendapatan dan untuk mencapai matlamat berteraskan keutamaan kepada pelanggan secara kolaboratif dan telus.Dengan penjenamaan baharu ini diharapkan dapat memberi lebih kejelasan dan sinergi yang baik agar dapat terus memberikan penyelesaian terbaik kepada para pelanggannya.

Top (left to right): Hafriz Zulpakar - General Manager | Business Development & Partnerships, Paul Moss - General Manager | Data Services, Nicholas Sagau - Group General Manager | MP Labs and Operations, Chris Wee - Chief Strategy Officer | Omnia

Bottom (left to right): Sam Wee - Director | Business Operations, Rafiq Razali - Chief Executive Officer, Judith Yeoh - General Manager | English Network.
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Kumpulan ini akan berpusat di Sri Pentas, Bandar Utama, Petaling Jaya.

REV Media Group mewakili lebih 30 jenama terbaik merangkumi pelbagai bahasa dan platform seperti SAYS, OHBULAN!, Viralcham, NST Online, My Metro, BH Online, Mashable SEA dan IGN SEA

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Terdahulu, Media Prima Digital memperoleh REV Asia Holdings pada 2017 untuk memberi tumpuan kepada pengembangan kandungan digital dan platform media digital, mengukuhkan kedudukan Media Prima sebagai penerbit digital terkemuka di Malaysia.

Rafiq Razali, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif REV Media Group.
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Rafiq Razali, Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif REV Media Group berkata, “Ini adalah detik bersejarah buat kami kerana secara rasminya telah menandakan penyatuan dua organisasi media digital utama. "Saya yakin dan percaya bahawa jenama baru ini akan mendorong kami untuk pergi lebih jauh dan membantu mengukuhkan kedudukan kami sebagai penerbit digital terbaik di Malaysia”.

Sementara itu, Sam Wee, Pengarah Operasi Perniagaan berkata, “Kami amat teruja kini dapat bekerjasama dengan semua orang di REV Media Group, berkongsi visi dan matlamat yang sama dan saya yakin bahawa transformasi ini akan menjadikan kami lebih baik sebagai satu pasukan”.


"He's An Angel" — Air Steward Praised For Cradling Baby During Air India Flight

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Kindness goes a long way to those in tough spots.
One flight attendant is being praised for his care and candour, after cradling a baby on a flight.

In the now-viral Instagram post, a user who goes by the name Jeevan Venkatesh, published a video on his page of an air steward carrying his baby down the aisle of an airplane. The recording shows the baby comfortably resting her head on the steward's shoulder and enjoying every minute of the cuddles. Accompanying the video, the father included a caption that read, "Really appreciate the sweet gesture of an [Air India] staff. It was a surprise when my daughter felt comfort lying on the steward's shoulder, thanks to him."Jeevan also referenced a lot of changes to his trip after "Tata's" takeover. Digging through the archives of Air India, it was discovered that Air India was founded as Tata Airline Service in 1932 as India's first air service. Though it was nationalised, Tata Group eventually won a bid and acquired the airline under their keep once more.

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Jeevan eventually updated the caption in his post after he found the air steward who cradled his child. The flight attendant, who goes by the name Neil Malkam, was tagged in the caption of the photo. Jeevan also went on to thank the public for helping the video go viral enough so that he may find the man.

Thousands of comments flooded the post, with many praising Neil for going above and beyond his duties as a flight attendant

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Image via @jeevan_jwa (Instagram)

A couple of users mentioned that his gesture had less to do with the change in management of the airline, and instead bore on Neil's character himself. "It is mainly with the individual's attitude and nothing to do with the takeover," said one person.

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Image via @jeevan_jwa (Instagram)

One user even commented on the child's comfortability with Neil, as most children would be scared of strangers. "He's very good with little kids!"

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Read the post and watch the full video below:

        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Jeevan Venkatesh | JWA (@jeevan_jwa)


[VIDEO] Tak Puas Hati Sebab Kena Amaran Ketika Futsal, Lelaki Ini Tepuk Kepala Pengadil

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Futsal merupakan aktiviti kegemaran ramai, lebih-lebih lagi bagi golongan lelaki

Lumrah setiap permainan, futsal juga mempunyai peraturan yang harus dipatuhi oleh setiap pemain bagi menjamin permainan yang adil.Tular satu video di media sosial baru-baru ini, berkenaan seorang lelaki menepuk kepala pengadil akibat tidak puas hati diberikan amaran telah mendapat perhatian warganet.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @om_bank Mau Ketawa Takut Dosa  #fyp #futsal  Risata - Gianluca Marino

Tak puas hati punya pasal, habis kepala pengadil ditepuk

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @om_bank di TikTok, kelihatan rakaman menunjukkan sekumpulan lelaki sedang bermain futsal.Turut dirakam aksi salah seorang pemain melanggar peraturan permainan lalu diberikan amaran oleh pengadil. Namun, apa yang menghiburkan warganet adalah apabila lelaki tersebut bertindak untuk menepuk kepala pengadil akibat tidak puas hati.

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Image via @om_bank (TikTok)

“Banyak kali ulang berderai air mata oii. Lawak sungguh” - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini meraih sehingga 1.6M views, 98.9K likes dan 2,975 comments di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat lelaki tersebut.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Tak pasal-pasal kepala pengadil jadi mangsa :')

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3 Resepi Masakan Ala Kampung Untuk Sempurnakan Meja Makan Anda. Rasa Seperti Masakan Ibu!

Sesiapa saja yang pernah cuba belajar masak dari ibu pastinya tahu perasaan kecewa apabila hanya diberikan sukatan 'agak-agak'

Inilah sebab kaum muda susah nak belajar menghasilkan lauk-pauk klasik kampung. Lagi-lagi hidangan yang betul-betul rasa seperti masakan air tangan ibu.  Memang tiada tandingan!

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Minggu ini, kami akan mengajar anda cara untuk menghasilkan 3 lauk kegemaran Malaysia, iaitu Ayam Masak Kurma, Tom Yam Ayam dan juga Singgang Ikan Kembung.
Lauk-pauk ini sangatlah ringkas untuk dibuat dan pasti akan meningkatkan selera yang tersayang.

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Tonton video di bawah untuk pelajari cara membuat Ayam Masak Kurma, Tom Yam Ayam, dan Singgang Ikan Kembung:

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1. Ayam Masak Kurma

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Bahan-bahan- 5 bawang merah - 3 bawang putih- 2 inci halia- 2 sudu besar minyak masak- 3 bunga lawang - 5 bunga cengkih- 3 buah pelaga- 2 kulit kayu manis- 5 sudu besar rempah kurma - 2 cawan santan- 8 ketul ayam- 2 biji cili hidup- 2 ketul Kiub Pati Ayam MaggiCara:1. Kisarkan bawang merah, bawang putih dan halia sehingga lumat. 2. Dalam kuali, panaskan minyak dan tumis bunga lawang, bunga cengkih, buah pelaga dan kulit kayu manis sehingga wangi. 3. Masukkan bahan kisar dan tumis sehingga wangi. Masukkan rempah kurma dan kacau sehingga sebati. 4. Masukkan santan,  ayam, kentang, cili dan kiub pati ayam Maggi. Renehkan selama 20 minit. 5. Masukkan buah tomato dan jus limau nipis. 6. Ayam Masak Kurma sudahpun siap untuk dihidang!

2. Tom Yam Ayam

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Bahan-bahan:- 1 sudu minyak masak- 1 biji bawang merah- 4 helai daun limau purut- 2 batang serai- 1 sudu besar akar daun ketumbar- 1 inci lengkuas- 1 biji cili merah- 500 gram ayam- 3 cawan air - 2 ketul Kiub Sup Tom Yam Maggi- 5 batang jagung muda - 1 biji lobak merah- 1 cawan kubis bunga- 6 batang cendawan tiram- 1/4 cawan tomato ceri- 1/2 cawan santan pekat- 1/2 cawan daun ketumbarCara: 1. Dalam periuk, panaskan minyak dan tumis bawang merah, daun limau purut, serai, akar daun ketumbar, lengkuas dan cili merah sehingga wangi.2. Masukkan ayam dan masak sehingga keperangan. 3. Masukkan air dan Kiub Sup Tom Yam Maggi. Renehkan selama 15 minit. 4. Masukkan jagung muda, lobak merah, kubis bunga, cendawan tiram dan santan pekat. Renehkan selama 5 minit.5. Tom Yam Ayam sudahpun siap dihidang bersama hirisan daun ketumbar untuk sedikit kesegaran!

3. Singgang Ikan Kembung

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Bahan-bahan:- 3 cawan air- 2 cili merah- 1 inci lengkuas- 1 inci halia- 1 inci kunyit hidup- 1 biji bawang merah- 1 batang serai- 4 biji cili padi- 2 ulas bawang putih- 3 keping asam gelugur- 6 ikan kembung- 2 ketul Kiub Pati Ikan Bilis- 7 batang bendiCara:1. Dalam periuk, masukkan air, cili merah, lengkuas, halia, kunyit hidup, bawang merah serai, cili padi merah, bawang putih dan asam gelugur. 2. Masukkan ikan kembung dan Kiub Pati Ikan Bilis Maggi. Renehkan selama 15 minit. 3. Masukkan bendi dan renehkan untuk 5 minit lagi.4. Singgang Ikan Kembung sudahpun siap untuk dihidang!

Untuk menambahkan lagi rasa dalam masakan anda, pastikan anda menggunakan seketul dua kiub pati Maggi!

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Tak kiralah anda nak menghasilkan hidangan-hidangan simple seperti sup ayam dan sup tom yam, ataupun hidangan yang lebih susah seperti ayam percik dan rendang daging - anda pasti dapat meningkatkan lagi perisa masakan anda dengan menggunakan kiub pati Maggi. Dapatkan lagi info tentang kiub-kiub Maggi di laman web rasmi mereka di sini.

Jangan lupa untuk tag #seismikmakan pada gambar-gambar masakan anda di media sosial!

Untuk dapatkan banyak lagi resepi ringkas seperti ini, LIKE Facebook Seismik Makan serta FOLLOW kami di Instagram sekarang!

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Grass Cutter In Sabah Sentenced To 3 Weeks Of Jail For Removing Face Mask To Take A Breath

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A man in Sabah has been sentenced to three weeks of jail for violating COVID-19 standard operating procedure (SOP)

New Straits Times reported that the accused is a 25-year-old IMM13 pass-holder and he pleaded guilty before magistrate Lovely Natasha Charlesis at the Kota Kinabalu Magistrate's Court today, 18 June.IMM13 is a temporary pass issued to refugees by the Sabah Immigration Department.

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On 4 June, he was arrested for not wearing a face mask in a public place near a bridge at One Borneo in Manggatal.
When asked by the court, he explained that he was cutting grass near the bridge when he took off the face mask to get some air to breathe.

He said that it was about 2pm when he realised he had left his face mask nearby. He then rushed to take the face mask, put it on, and continued running to his workplace. However, when he arrived, he briefly took the face mask off to get some air. At that point, police came to patrol the area and saw him without a face mask.

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Upon hearing his explanation, the court asked whether he still wanted to plead guilty and he decided to maintain his guilty plea

During mitigation, the unrepresented accused asked for a lenient sentence and told the court that he has a valid IMM13.The court ordered him to run his custodial sentence from the date of arrest, 4 June, and he will be referred to the Immigration Department thereafter.New Straits Times also noted that Insp Lim Swee Beng prosecuted the case.


The Government Has Released An e-Book To Guide LGBT Muslims To The "Right Path"

In a bid to rehabilitate the lesbian, bisexual, gay, and transgender (LGBT) Muslim community, the government has released an e-book to guide them to "return to the right path"

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In Parliament yesterday, 24 October, Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Mujahid Yusof Rawa said that since the government does not accept LGBT lifestyles, they will continue to reach out to the community in order to rehabilitate them, Malay Mail reported.

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"Jakim and the Islamic agency at the federal level have been taking the initiative to help the community via outreach activities and inviting Muslims to join the treatment and rehabilitation programme carried out by the Mukhayyam programme since 2011," he added.

The e-book, titled 'Penghijrahan Diri Menuju Jalan Yang Benar — Strategi Untuk Mengatasi Masalah Homoseks (Self-Migration Towards the Right Path — A Strategy to Overcome the Problem of Homosexuality),' is a free application available on Google Play

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According to Bernama, the e-book consists of nine chapters and is 146 pages long. It includes information based on Islamic teachings and a step-by-step guide through topics such as 'Start of the Journey', 'Realisation', 'Understanding the Challenges and Tests', and 'Controlling Your Lust.'

Mujahid also commented on Opposition leader Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi's remarks that the Palu earthquake was a "punishment of Allah" for Indonesia's LGBT community, saying that it was an "unreasonable" attribution

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"As Muslims we must accept that all disasters occur by God’s will, but it is unreasonable to claim a disaster took place due to certain acts," Mujahid said, answering Setiawangsa MP Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad, who asked for the religious explanation for claiming a natural disaster was divine wrath.He explained that what needs to be done instead is curb LGBT activities to prevent it from becoming more widespread, according to Malay Mail.

The Bagan Datuk MP alleged that the quake-struck Palu, Indonesia was destroyed because of divine retribution. Read his statement here:

                Zahid Thinks Allah Punished Indonesia With Tsunami And Earthquake Because Of LGBTs

The embattled UMNO president made his observation in the Dewan Rakyat earlier today, 23 October.

Read the full story


Dr Noor Hisham: We Succeeded In Flattening The Curve But It Will Not End COVID-19

During the press conference announcing the daily COVID-19 updates, Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that Malaysia is in a state of recovery

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According to him, the most important thing is actually to flatten the curve. "We have seen that we succeeded in flattening the curve and now we are in the phase of recovery," he explained."For the last one week we have had two-digit new cases. This shows that our MCO works. But it is not going to end COVID-19."He said that the government is anticipating that COVID-19 will continue to infect people but the Ministry will contain and control the infection.

Meanwhile,  there are 40 new cases of COVID-19 today, 27 April.
The number of cases in Malaysia is now at a total of 5,820.

Only 1,764 out of the total are active cases and a total of and within the past 24 hours, 95 patients have fully recovered.

3,957 patients have been discharged from hospitals since the disease was first identified in the country.

#COVID19Malaysia  Terkini 27 April. Kes sembuh terus meningkat dengan kadar 67.99%.Terbaharu, 95 pesakit telah sembuh dan discaj. Jumlah keseluruhan 3,957 pic.twitter.com/g0DVfBLvPX— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 27, 2020

The latest patient to die of the novel coronavirus in Malaysia had a history of diabetes, high blood pressure, and stroke

According to MOH, the patient was a 78-year-old man who was being treated at Enche' Besar Hajjah Khalsom Hospital in Johor.In total, Malaysia has recorded 99 deaths.On the other hand, there are currently 37 patients receiving treatment in Intensive Care Units, with 17 of them requiring breathing assistance.

Satu kematian baharu dilapor dalam tempoh 24 jam, menjadikan 99 kes kematian akibat #COVID19 di .Takziah daripada KKM kepada keluarga pesakit terlibat. pic.twitter.com/fJnwJ0Y7N3— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 27, 2020

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"Settle Masalah" - Wanita Kreatif Cipta Filter Topi Staff McDonald's Ini Raih Pujian Ramai

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Sejak mainan happy meal keluaran dari McDonald's telah menjadi fenomena dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia baru-baru ini, ramai yang sanggup beratur panjang semata-mata untuk mendapatkannya

Malah, kebanyakan orang dewasa dilihat begitu teruja untuk mendapatkan topi seperti yang dipakai oleh pekerja McD itu.Tular pula sebuah video baru-baru ini, seorang wanita berjaya hasilkan satu filter topi McD itu telah mendapat perhatian ramai di TikTok.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Followers minta buatkan filter topi McD, sekali memang nampak real

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @ggatorart, kelihatan wanita itu cuba untuk menghasilkan filter topi McD tersebut selepas dia mendapat permintaan daripada salah seorang followersnya.Menurut follower itu, dia bertanyakan sama ada wanita itu dapat membuat filter tersebut kerana tidak dapat membeli set mainan happy meal untuk adiknya gara-gara kehabisan stok.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan ramai adalah apabila wanita itu yang memang mempunyai kepakaran dalam bidang 3D menunjukkan prosesnya mencipta filter berkenaan.Lebih membuatkan ramai terpegun, filter itu berjaya dihasilkan dan boleh digunakan oleh pengguna di media sosial.

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"Thank you kak, jimat masa dengan duit haha" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mendapat 807.6K tontonan, 75K tanda suka serta 1.7K perkongsian di TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut memuji kepakaran wanita itu mencipta filter topi McD.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Punyalah kaw kaw penangan topi McD ni sampai akak ni terpaksa buat filter baru pulak untuk korang :D

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Where Most People Would See Only Mud, A Bunch Of Malaysians Saw A 'Golden' Opportunity

The flood that marked the end of 2014 was the worst case of flooding in Malaysia since 1971, leaving East Coast in utter ruins

Flood aftermath of Kuala Krai Image via Siakap Keli
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A child helping his family to clean up their house in Kampung Manek Urai Lama.
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Flood aftermath in Kemubu Kuala Krai.
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Flood aftermath in Kemubu Kuala Krai.
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However, as the floodwaters receded, it left behind a whole lot of mud, leaving many parts of East Coast completely covered in it, including a small kindergarten in Kg. Pulau Tawar, Jerantut

A basketball court and play area covered in mud, all dried up!
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The floods brought mud in a scale never seen before

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While the floodwaters wrecked homes...

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Mud got everywhere, making areas uninhabitable!

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Everywhere the floodwaters went, it left behind mud, covering everything from utensils to verandah and spoiling anything that it came in contact with from books to furniture to football fields

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Image via Naga DDB

With so much of it, while most saw only mud, a bunch of Malaysians saw a golden opportunity to bring Malaysians together this CNY for flood relief efforts in the East Coast

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How exactly, you ask? By turning all of that mud into "gold!"

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Well, kind of! Here's the thing about all that mud:

The kind of mud that the floodwaters had left behind is called "wangnee" in Chinese, which means "yellow mud", the group's website explains. "But, the pronunciation also sounds like ‘the arrival of prosperity’. This gave the mud a greater meaning."

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So under a project called Mission #wangnee, the group, who are from Naga DDB, cleaned up the mud from the site,  and brought it to a pottery workshop called A Touch of Clay in Segambut, according to Cilisos.

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Once there, the mud was mixed with other substances to make it suitable for molding, since pure dried mud is extremely fragile, explains Cilisos. Why? To make Chinese "gold" ingots, that would go on to look something like this:

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The idea of molding the mud as "gold" ingots came about as CNY was just around the corner, and what better than Chinese "gold' ingots to symbolise prosperity during the CNY period!

Here's how the final "gold" ingots made from mud looks like

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Wait, it's not in gold? Yeah, it's not painted in gold because as Naga DDB's creative director Alvin Teoh explained:

The choice to keep the original appearance is to remind donors where the ingot came from and to stand as a tribute to all Malaysians who have come forward to help."What we have done is nothing, but we used our platform as storytellers to pay tribute to Malaysians from all walks of life coming to help. They organized themselves to help out."

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Watch this short video that explains Mission #wangnee in detail:

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Interested in getting one? The ingots are now up for sale!

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You can check out their website or click here for the online store where you can pick up your own ingot for RM88, RM128, or RM168.Funds will be used to purchase materials such as schoolbooks, furniture, and other items that will help them resume their lives. Excess funds will go to NGOs working in Orang Asli outreach.

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Did we mention there are only 500 pieces available? HURRY!

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Cerita Penuh Ivan Goh Lee Yang Didakwa Hina Azan Masjid Di Pulau Pinang

Pada 15 April yang lalu, sebilangan umat Islam di Pulau Pinang naik marah apabila sepucuk surat yang mengadu terganggu dengan bunyi azan dan meminta untuk masjid dirobohkan didapati tersebar di laman sosial

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Surat itu didakwa ditulis dan disebarkan oleh seorang lelaki dikenali sebagai Ivan Goh Lee En Tatt menerusi Facebook miliknya

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Tanpa membuang masa, ahli Perkasa Pulau Pinang dan Wanita UMNO Bukit Bendera mengadakan bantahan di perkarangan IPD Timur Laut pada hari yang sama

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Sebanyak sepuluh laporan polis telah dibuat terhadap pengguna Facebook, Ivan Goh Lee kerana didakwa menghina Islam, pemimpin Melayu dan Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak melalui posting facebook miliknya. Laporan berkenaan dibuat oleh pertubuhan bukan kerajaan (NGO) Pertubuhan Pribumi Perkasa (Perkasa) yang menggesa agar pihak polis menyiasat dan mengambil tindakan terhadapnya.

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Ketua Pemuda Perkasa Pulau Pinang, Mohd Rizuad Mohd Azudin turut menggesa agar tindakan diambil terhadap Ivan

Ketua Pemuda Perkasa Pulau Pinang, Mohd Rizuad Mohd Azudin.
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"Kami mahu pihak polis menahan dan menjalankan soal siasat terhadapnya secepat mungkin kerana ia adalah satu bentuk penghinaan dan provokasi." "Kami mahu tindakan sewajarnya diambil ke atasnya yang dilihat tidak sensitif terhadap Islam serta pemimpin yang mampu menggugat keharmonian kaum." katanya selepas membuat laporan polis di Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Timur Laut.

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Posting dari Ivan Goh Lee En Tatt ini juga telah mencetuskan kemarahan orang ramai. Masing-masing menganggap tindakan Ivan itu sangat biadap dan tidak boleh diterima.

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Walau bagaimanapun, Ivan kemudian tampil memberi kenyataan keesokan harinya. Beliau menepis dakwaan tersebut dan membuat laporan polis kerana akaun Facebook berkenaan dikatakan palsu dan bukan miliknya.

Ivan membuat laporan polis.
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Beliau menyatakan bahawa beliau hanya sedar akan tuduhan yang dilemparkan kepadanya apabila beberapa anggota polis telah datang ke rumahnya di Tanjung Bungah pada tengah malam 15 April.

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Tambahan pula, beliau mendakwa akaun tersebut sebenarnya dibuat dan dikendalikan oleh dua orang bekas pekerjanya. Motif disebalik perbuatan tersebut bagaimanapun tidak diketahui.

"Akaun Facebook yang digunakan untuk menyebarkan post berunsur hasutan dengan menggunakan nama 'Ivan Gohlee' telah diwujudkan pada 10 April.""Saya tahu bahawa kandungan post itu sensitif, tetapi saya ingin menggesa orang ramai supaya bertenang dan menunggu hasil siasatan polis. Jangan mengambil tindakan undang-undang anda sendiri," katanya di sidang media yang diadakan di Batu Ferringhi selepas beliau membuat laporan polis mendakwa dua orang pekerjanya pada 16 April.

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Selepas Ivan tampil membuat laporan polis, orang ramai didapati menyebelahi Ivan dengan mengatakan bahawa akaun itu benar-benar palsu

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Pihak polis kini menyiasat kes ini dengan lebih lanjut dan memburu dua individu yang telah didakwa oleh Ivan

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Ketua Polis Daerah Timur Laut, Asisten Komisioner  Mior Faridalathrash Wahid menggesa dua lelaki yang didakwa Ivan iaitu S. Arul Selvam, 29, dan Muhammad Azly Anuar, 23, menghubungi balai polis yang berhampiran secepat mungkin untuk membantu siasatan

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Ini Cara Untuk Anda Mohon Rebat RM300 Peranti & RM180 Data Bagi Program Jaringan Prihatin

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Seperti umum mengetahui Program Jaringan Prihatin B40 telah pun diumumkan dalam Belanjawan 2021

Melalui program ini, kerajaan menyediakan bantuan sebanyak RM300 bagi pembelian peranti baru dan RM180 untuk melanggan pelan data bulanan daripada syarikat telekomunikasi seperti Celcom, Digi, Maxis, U Mobile dan lain-lain.Program Jaringan Prihatin dijangka memberi manfaat kepada 8.5 juta rakyat daripada kumpulan B40 untuk memiliki telefon pintar atau menikmati bantuan pelan jalur lebar internet.Sebanyak RM3.5 bilion diperuntukkan bagi menjayakan program tersebut. Jom lihat kelayakan untuk mendapatkan bantuan ini!

Siapa yang layak menerima bantuan ini?

Semua penerima Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) layak untuk menerima bantuan di bawah Program Jaringan Prihatin ini. Terdapat 2 kategori yang layak menerima bantuan berikut:Mempunyai anak kurang daripada 18 tahun: Bantuan RM300 untuk pakej peranti ATAU RM180 pelan data untuk setahun⠀⠀Tidak mempunyai anak: Bantuan RM180 untuk pakej peranti ATAU RM180 pelan data untuk setahun Anda boleh mula mendaftar mulai 5 Mei hingga 31 Julai 2021.

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Bagaimana cara nak tebus bantuan ini?

			1. Semak kelayakan anda melalui laman rasmi Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR). Klik sini.2. Daftar sebagai pelanggan di syarikat komunikasi pilihan anda. 3. Tentukan pilihan anda (Pembelian peranti baru ATAU pembelian pelan data internet bulanan).4. Nikmati data percuma yang ditawarkan.

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Jom daftar sekarang di telekomunikasi pilihan anda!

1. Maxis

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Daftar sekarang di sini.

2. Celcom

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Daftar sekarang di sini.

3. Digi

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Daftar sekarang di sini.

4. U Mobile

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Daftar sekarang di sini.

5. Tune Talk

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Daftar sekarang di sini.

6. redONE

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Daftar sekarang di sini.

7. unifi

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Daftar sekarang di sini.

8. YES

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Daftar sekarang di sini.

8. Yoodo

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Daftar sekarang di sini.

Jangan lupa tebus sebelum tamat tempoh ya!

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[VIDEO] Watch How A Motorcyclist Crashed Into A Car At 225 Km/h

Sergey Kotov was riding down the Interstate 25 in Colorado around 225 Km/h

Sergey Kotov with his superbike
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He rear ended into a Mazda and managed to survive the crash and tell the story one year after the incident

Kotov managed to stay alive and survive the crash
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He was riding his motorcycle down Interstate 25 in Colorado a year ago today when a rear-end collision with a car sent him flying over his handlebars. He lived to tell the tale, and—what’s more—he caught it all on his GoPro camera.

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The video starts with him looking at another motorcyclist

Kotov looking at another motorcyclist
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He looks ahead and notices a car in front of him

Kotov fails to notice the car in front of him
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As he was going too fast, he didn't have time to react

Too close to react
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Moments before contact, too late to change directions

Moments before contact
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Read ending the car, Kotov flips

The front of the bike is the first to go
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And Kotov goes flying

Kotov flies off the bike
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Thus being flung to the far side of the road

Kotov was thrown off after impact
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The aftermath damage on the bike and the car was not a pretty sight

His bike after the crash
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How being hit from the back by a motorbike at 225 kph looks like
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Watch The Full Video HERE

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Netizens Slam S'pore Family For Eating At Restaurant While Their Maid Sits Without A Meal

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A video posted to Facebook recently drew outrage among netizens, showcasing a family in Singapore enjoying a meal at a restaurant while their maid sat by without a meal of her own

The clip, posted by Singapore Incidents on 19 January, was accompanied by the caption, "Don't bring your domestic helper outside if you don’t want to pay for her meal."The video has since garnered 66,000 views, 1,300 likes, and 446 comments at the time of writing from angered netizens who felt sympathy for the young maid.

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Enraged netizens and former domestic workers who related to the maid's situation shared their thoughts in the comments section

A few users chastised the maid's employers, arguing that they're working far from home and deserve to be treated like human beings.Others were angered that the employers were able to afford a maid yet weren't willing to buy her a meal.

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One user claimed that her first employer wasn't even willing to buy her a cup of coffee.Another former domestic helper said she has witnessed repeat incidences of employers not buying meals for their maids at restaurants.She also relayed a heartbreaking personal experience where she was brought to a party by her employer, but she wasn't allowed to eat anything the whole time. She later returned home late at night and resigned herself to eating a bowl of noodles.

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Other Facebook users supported their claims, stating this incident is not new and was something they had witnessed themselves

One user stated they once overheard a conversation between an employer and a waiter who offered her helper a drink. The employer waved away the waiter, saying, "She is just a maid."According to a report released last year by Singaporean non-governmental organisation Humanitarian Organization for Migration Economics (HOME), many migrant domestic workers in Singapore face emotional abuse at the hands of their employer.This includes disrespect toward the worker's position as an employee, which inflicts "invisible wounds" and is thus harder to prosecute.

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However, a few users came to the defence of the employers

One argued that since the maid was on the job, she was supposed to use that time working.Another argued that since helpers receive salaries from their employers, they are not entitled to being treated to a meal.A different Facebook user retorted by stating that it is an employer's obligation to feed their maid, or at the very least, buy them a drink.

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One person said that netizens shouldn't be so quick to jump to conclusions, as they claimed that the maid might not be eating due to her own food preferences.

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A different user indirectly responded to their comment, stating that it was a logical conclusion to come to, given the sheer number of domestic helpers who have experienced a similar situation.

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Malaysia is no stranger to this issue — horrific cases of abuse towards domestic helpers continue to surface today:

                Tronoh Assemblyman Paul Yong Sentenced To 13 Years In Jail For Raping His 23-Year-Old Maid

The incident had reportedly occurred in July 2019 at the politician's residence.

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                Maid Alleges That She Is Locked Up, Starved, And Splashed With Water At 5AM

She said that she is given only one meal a day.

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                Domestic Worker Escapes From 'Tan Sri' Employer After Not Getting Paid For 12 Years

The 43-year-old domestic worker had been treated harshly for over a decade with constant berating and 18-hour chores.

Read the full story

Indonesia has taken action against employers who hire and abuse their nationals by banning them from entering the country:

                Indonesia To Blacklist M'sians Who Have A History Of Abusing Their Workers

This step is being taken to safeguard Indonesia’s national dignity in response to a recent acquittal of a couple, who...

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This Japanese Mom's Rhythmic Way Of Scaring Off A Cockroach Is So Good People Made Remixes

A video of a Japanese woman banging the kitchen cabinet to scare off a cockroach has gone viral

On 7 July, Twitter user @darakkuma214 shared a short video of his mother trying to lure a cockroach out of a kitchen cabinet.SoraNews24 reported that the family was initially enjoying some kiwis in the kitchen when they spotted a cockroach wandering around.

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Before the netizen could get rid of the pest by spraying some pesticide, the cockroach fled into the kitchen cabinet

The family thought that the cockroach was hiding under their stove, which happened to be a pull-out drawer. In Japan, most stoves are usually installed as a drawer and are commonly used for grilling fish.Without wasting any time, the man's mother decided to get hold of the cockroach with a unique idea.

In the video, the Japanese mother could be seen banging the cabinet with a chopstick while she repeatedly opened and closed the drawer

However, the brave mother did not realise that her actions actually created a rhythm that sounded like music to one's ears.When the netizen realised what his mother was doing, he took the opportunity to record her on his phone.

 pic.twitter.com/jZG48JDaMm—  (@darakkuma214) July 7, 2019

At the time of writing, the video has received over 11 million views and more than 200,000 retweets.

Netizens were amused by how the woman handled the situation, while many were impressed by her rhythm

Some netizens were even so inspired that they put their own twist on the epic video.

 × The White Stripes‘Seven Nation Army  ’ pic.twitter.com/sbJSeZTM9R— /ochiva (@ochiva_k) July 8, 2019

 pic.twitter.com/WNmkgIjLw0— omameme (@omamemory) July 7, 2019

...# # # pic.twitter.com/e5jkENWjQS—   (@yuu09200920) July 7, 2019

One Twitter user even made an effort to write a music score based on the woman's rhythm.

 pic.twitter.com/ofWydXO5xz— Hibiki (@hibiki_rcp6011) July 7, 2019

While it is uncertain whether the cockroach was caught, the man shared that his mother was entertained by the responses to the video

“I’ve been showing everyone’s replies to my mom, and she’s been getting a lot of huge laughs out of them,” said the Twitter user according to SoraNews24. He added that his mother "deserves all the laughs she can get" as she recently recovered from cancer and has been doing well since. “Her hair is still short, but it’s growing back little by little and she’s acting crazy and powerful every day," he said.

To all the cockroaches out there, beware of this brave and strong mother who just kicked cancer's ass!

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