High Court Dismisses Govt's Appeal To Suspend Malaysian Mothers' Citizenship Ruling

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The Kuala Lumpur High Court has dismissed the government's appeal to temporarily suspend the landmark decision that grants Malaysian mothers the right to confer citizenship to their overseas-born children

The government had sought to stay the decision in addition to appealing against the court ruling made by the High Court that favoured Malaysian mothers on 9 September.The hearing of the stay was conducted online today, 15 November.According to The Vibes, judge Datuk Akhtar Tahir also ordered the government to pay a cost of RM5,000 as their appeal was deemed "unnecessary".

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Lawyer Joshua Andran, acting in favour of Malaysian mothers, confirmed that the High Court dismissed the stay application

"The judge (Akhtar) in his decision said the defendant's position was contradictory,"  Joshua said, as quoted by Malaysiakini."On the one hand, [the government] said that an amendment to the Federal Constitution to grant mothers this right must be first approved by the Conference of Rulers. This presupposed that the amendment was necessary.""However, there is no question of an amendment because the court has already decided that the mothers have this right under the Federal Constitution."According to Malay Mail, Akhtar also said that if the government intends to amend the Federal Constitution in line with the high court's decision, they should not be placing these hurdles in the mothers' pathways.The High Court judge added that Malaysian mothers have already experienced hardship and waited long enough for this right to be granted; they cannot wait indefinitely again for an appeal process to be over.

Members of Family Frontiers outside the Kuala Lumpur Courts Complex on 27 April.
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On 9 September, Akhtar ruled that the word "father" in the Second Schedule of the Federal Constitution must be read to include mothers

The High Court affirmed the right of Malaysian mothers to confer citizenship to their children born abroad after advocacy group Family Frontiers and six affected Malaysian mothers with overseas-born children filed a lawsuit at the High Court in December last year.However, in less than a week after the decision was made, the government decided to file a notice of appeal to reverse the High Court's decision.The appeal against the landmark ruling is scheduled to be heard at the Court of Appeal on Wednesday, 17 November.

Read more about the High Court's ruling that allows Malaysian mothers to confer citizenship to their children born overseas here:

                Govt Appeals Ruling That Allows Mums To Pass Citizenship To Children Born Overseas

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"I am so happy and I cannot wait to tell my daughter that she is also Malaysian, just like her brother."

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Did You Know That GO Noodle House Got Its Name From A Stephen Chow Movie?

Say the words "GO Noodle", and the first thing that pops into mind is likely to be a piping hot bowl of noodle soup (preferably with bursting meat balls) or the restaurant's ancient China-inspired rustic decor

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Since opening their first outlet in 2014, GO Noodle House has pretty much become a household name when it comes to Chinese cuisine and has since expanded to 19 outlets (and counting!) across the country with an overseas outlet in the pipeline for the end of December. Having just celebrated their third anniversary in June, the restaurant chain was co-founded by long-time friends Lee Hon Wai, Alvin Tan Kok Meng, and Mok Wai Peun.

In an interview with SAYS, GO Noodle House co-founders Alvin and Mok revealed that the restaurant's simple but memorable name was actually adapted from a line of dialogue in a Stephen Chow movie!

Still from 'Royal Tramp 2'.
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The three co-founders happened to be in the middle of a brainstorming session for their restaurant's name when the Stephen Chow movie 'Royal Tramp 2' happened to be playing. In a twist of fate, one particular scene caught their attention - when Chow's exclaimed, "Eh, yao kan hak cham (有間客棧) wor!" meaning "There's an inn!" "So we changed it to "yao kan min gun" (有間麵館, meaning "there's a noodle house") and put it as one of our choices. In the end, we went with the one that's easier to remember, so that one wins," Alvin said. As for the English name, it's simply a Manglish translation of the Chinese name i.e. "Got one noodle house", that was eventually shortened to GO Noodle House.

That's not the only thing they picked up from the movie. GO Noodle's iconic rustic decor and even the employee's uniforms were also inspired by the movie!

Still from 'Royal Tramp 2'.
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The traditional Chinese eating house concept - square wooden tables, rectangular wooden stools, walls lined with bottles of rice wine, mu ren zhuang standing in one corner - is a signature look across all GO Noodle House branches. Mok explained that all those elements were based on eating houses during the Qing Dynasty, the time period in which 'Royal Tramp 2' was set in. "The uniform, the flooring, the tables and chairs, the deco... it's all from the movie," he said.

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Alvin further elaborated that they decided on the concept because they wanted to create a welcoming ambience similar to the Qing Dynasty eating houses, which were frequented by the common folk. "In the movie, a hak cham is not an expensive place. We wanted to show customers that this is an affordable place to eat in; we don't want them to think that it's an expensive restaurant," he added.

Aside from that interesting tidbit about the restaurant's name, we also learned that the restaurant owes its success to Alvin's mother's amazing soup recipe

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It all started when the three co-founders - Lee, Alvin, and Mok - went to Alvin's mother's house for dinner. It so happened that one of the dishes she cooked was a Teochew-style soup, which impressed Lee and Mok so much that they decided that the soup should be shared with the world. Over the next one year, they experimented with various noodles, chilli recipes, and even dry sauce recipes before discovering the winning combination we all know and love today. On that note, if you're wondering why the soup base is so fragrant, it's because they use yellow wine (aged for a minimum of three years) to enhance the fish-based soup's flavour.

In their search for the perfect noodles to complement the soup, the founders actually apprenticed with hawker sellers to learn the art of noodle-making as well as to make their "secret" sauces and chillies

Alvin revealed that one of the hawkers was initially reluctant to teach them how to make his "secret" noodles. However, after a lot of persistent persuasion, the hawker relented and accepted them as apprentices. "We did it for about one or two weeks. It was quite hard lah, because the hawkers are used to waking up early in the morning so everything must be prepared by 6am for the morning crowd. We had to be there by 4am to help them open the shop," he recalled.

GO Noodle House currently has 19 outlets across Peninsular Malaysia. Check out the full list of outlets here.


3 Famous Nasi Kandar Outlets In Penang Were Ordered To Close Because Of Uncleanliness

Three popular nasi kandar eateries in Penang were recently raided and ordered to close temporarily by Penang Island City Council (MBPP) officers

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During an operation by MBPP on Thursday, 20 February, The Star reported that several nasi kandar outlets along Jalan Gurdwara were slapped with compounds of over RM200. The three premises that were ordered to temporarily close were a restaurant inside a hostel on Jalan Macalister, a sundry shop operating as an eatery, and a coffee shop on Jalan Gurdwara.

Famous restaurants, Deens Maju Nasi Kandar and Line Clear Nasi Kandar, were issued with three compounds in total

According to The Star, Deens Maju Nasi Kandar placed raw food materials on the floor and were improperly storing hard-boiled eggs, which could lead to cross-contamination.Meanwhile, Line Clear Nasi Kandar was found storing their food mix in a freezer.

Customers queuing up at Deens Maju Nasi Kandar.
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MBPP's environmental health officer Bawani Murugasan has since ordered all three premises to temporarily close

Both outlets were among six premises checked by MBPP officers yesterday, 20 February. Seven compounds totalling RM520 were issued to four of the six premises.In a statement with The Star, Bawani said, "We found rat droppings at the premises in Macalister Road, while the other premises in Jalan Gurdwara were found to have live cockroaches and a dead rat. The third, a hawker centre, also in Jalan Gurdwara, was found to have poor hygiene and rat droppings."

Bawani Murugasan (right) inspecting the premises.
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Bawani added that spot checks will be ongoing throughout Penang Island this year

"This is our eighth spot check since we started our operations last November," Bawani said, according to New Straits Times."We checked 28 premises so far, and closed down 21 premises. A total of 33 compounds worth RM2,500 were also issued. Now that we have conducted spot checks for a while, we can see a slight improvement in hygiene and cleanliness at some outlets," she added.

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A popular nasi kandar shop in Bangsar was also ordered to close down temporarily until 25 February:

                Famous Stall In Bangsar That Sells RM3 Nasi Kandar Ordered To Close By Authorities

The premises were so dirty that it may put people's health at risk.

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AEON Hilariously Reassures Customers That They Don't Sell Seasonings Containing Pork

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A video of a Malaysian woman claiming that cajun seasonings contain pork after misreading the labels recently went viral online

In the one-minute video, the woman tries to warn other Malaysians to carefully read the labels when purchasing spices at any grocery store."If you look at this cajun seasoning, the ingredients contain pork," said the woman.However, throughout the video, the woman failed to realise that she read the labels incorrectly.She was reading the 'use on' suggestions, instead of reading the ingredients on the label.

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Following the viral video, many Malaysians took to social media to share memes inspired by the situation

Not wanting to be left behind on the trend, local retailer AEON joined in on the fun by posting a hilarious meme on their Facebook page.AEON shared a photo of a bottle of McCormick's Mixed Spice along with the caption, "Suitable for marination only if you have proper English 'edukesyen' (education)."

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Malaysians were amused by the post and praised the retailer for their sense of humour

Many users appear to appreciate AEON's short and simple punchline.

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One user commented that this should serve as a lesson to all Malaysians to carefully read labels before posting anything."You end up being mocked by big companies," they wrote.

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Meanwhile, one user suggested that AEON move those seasonings to the non-halal section."Yes, we will take this matter seriously, of course, we cannot mix non-halal with halal ingredients. It is against our policy and standard practice," the retailer replied.

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Watch the full video of the cajun seasonings drama here:

                M'sian Claims Cajun Seasoning Has Pork In It But She Just Didn't Read The Label Carefully

The mistaken woman also tried to point out that many Muslims have accidentally purchased the "non-halal" seasonings.

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"Kena Tahu Bila Patut 'Back Off'!" - Alif Satar Dedah Rahsia Kejayaan Perkahwinannya

Siapa tak kenal Alif Satar?

Alif Satar atau nama penuhnya, Muhammad Alif bin Mohd Satar mula berkecimpung dalam dunia seni pada tahun 2006 ketika usianya baru 16 tahun apabila memenangi tempat ketiga dalam program realiti One In A Million.

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Kini, pada usia 29 tahun, Alif merupakan seorang penyanyi, pelakon dan pengacara. Selain merupakan seorang artis yang serba boleh, Alif Satar juga antara selebriti Malaysia yang tidak pernah dihimpit kontroversi.Umum juga sudah sedia maklum bahawa Alif telahpun berumah tangga bersama isterinya, Shadila Halid semenjak 15 September 2014 yang lalu.

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Bersama, mereka dikurniakan dua orang puteri, Alisha Anugerah dan Ariana Mecca, dan seorang lagi putera yang kini masih dalam kandungan.

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Baru-baru ini, menerusi satu temu bual dengan stesen radio, Zayan, Alif telah menceritakan segala pengalaman pahit manis sepanjang lima tahun dia berumah tangga. Menerusi temu bual yang sama, Alif juga telah berkongsikan kunci kejayaan perkahwinannya bersama isteri.

Menurut Alif, setiap pasangan itu perlu saling sokong-menyokong di antara satu sama lain sama ada secara fizikal, mental, mahupun rohani

Tambahnya, dalam perkahwinannya sendiri, dia dan Shadila perlu bahagia secara individu dahulu, dan kebahagiaan itu kemudiannya dikongsi bersama-sama.

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Bukan itu sahaja, perkara paling penting yang menjadi pegangan dalam rumah tangga adalah komunikasi. Setiap pasangan juga perlu turunkan ego dan adalah tidak berbaloi untuk hilang seseorang yang dicintai.

"Jadi biarlah you mengaku kalah sebelum apa-apa yang tidak diingini berlaku sehingga menjadi lebih teruk," katanya.

Dalam temu bual itu, Alif turut meluahkan rasa kagumnya kepada isteri yang sentiasa menyokong dirinya dari dulu sehingga kini

"Isteri Alif itu sebenarnya Alif lah. Bila Alif jatuh, dialah yang bantu Alif bangun kembali. Bila Alif tak semangat. dia yang bantu bangkitkan semula semangat Alif," jelasnya.

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Pada masa yang sama, Alif turut merasa bangga dengan isterinya yang tidak lokek menjadi ibu kepada anak-anaknya.Katanya, "Tak mudah nak jaga anak-anak semasa dekat rumah terutamanya apabila isteri pun bekerja kemudian kena balik lagi untuk jaga anak."

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"Alif rasa itulah pengorbanan yang luar biasa. Ada satu tahap penghargaan dan penghormatan kepada para ibu yang bekerja ataupun tidak. Tapi menjadi satu unit keluarga itu bukanlah perkara senang," tambahnya lagi.

Salah satu tips yang digunakan oleh Alif adalah meninggalkan telefon bimbit ketika berada di rumah

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Oleh kerana terlalu sibuk dengan kerja, setiap pasangan perlu tahu bilakah masa yang sesuai untuk meluangkan masa bersama keluarga dan anak-anak di rumah.

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"Phone boleh letak jauh-jauh. Biar duduk sama-sama satu tempat, tak perlu bersembang pun. Tengok TV sama-sama ke.Tempat paling penting dalam rumah adalah meja makan. Sekali dalam sehari tu makanlah sama-sama," jelasnya.

Lihat video penuh temu bual Alif Satar di bawah:

Awhhh.
Semoga Alif & Shadila sentiasa bahagia hingga ke akhir hayat!

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                Lelaki Yang Pasang Niat Nak Kahwin Tu, Ubah Dulu 5 Tabiat Ni. Nombor 1 & 5 Paling Penting!

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Dapatkan 'Hello Kitty Carrier' Yang Comel Ini Di McDonald's Bermula Dari 27 November 2019!

Baru-baru ini, Hello Kitty Carrier ini telah habis dijual di setiap cawangan McDonald's di Singapura selama satu hari sahaja tau!

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Kini, anda sendiri juga berpeluang untuk mendapatkan barang limited edition ini di semua cawangan McDonald's di Malaysia.

McDonald's Malaysia akan mengeluarkan Hello Kitty Carrier yang dinanti-nantikan ini bermula dari 27 November 2019!

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Dengan adanya Hello Kitty Carrier ini, bolehlah anda mengurangkan kadar penggunaan plastik anda. Memang berguna untuk jangka masa yang panjang!

Dapatkan Hello Kitty Carrier ini untuk RM29.90 sahaja di semua cawangan McDonald's. Hanya untuk masa yang terhad tau!

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Partied Too Hard? This Thai Club Will Roll You Out In A Wheelchair If You Pass Out

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Ever had such a wild night out that you partied till you passed out?
While friends are usually the best support system, one Thai club has taken it upon itself to lend a helping hand.

FIX CLUB, located in Sakon Nakhon, Thailand, shared a video, which was recently reposted by @ricorobleslive. The video shows a woman, presumably knocked out from drinking, being rolled out in a wheelchair with a siren light and an LED sign above it that reads, "Picks up and delivers drunk people".

Image via FIX CLUB/@ricorobleslive (Instagram)

In the video, a man who appears to be working at the club is seen wheeling the woman out of the premises while another guy dressed in uniform follows closely behind as onlookers watch them pass by.

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Many tagged their friends in the comments, teasing that this is what they need during their nights out, while others empathised with the moment

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Despite the laughs, one person disagreed with the concept, saying that using "humiliation tactics as humour is not helpful".

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Watch the video below:

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In another situation, one guy cycled all the way home after a night out to save on transportation money:

                "Saved More Than RM100" — Man Cycles Home For An Hour After Clubbing To Save Cash On Grab

"Going home sober? No way."

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She Chopped Off Her Dad's Head Because He Raped Her

18-year-old girl in Papua New Guinea cuts off father's head with a bush knife

A TEENAGE girl chopped her father's head clean off with a bush knife after he raped her in their home in the highlands of Papua New Guinea.

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'The father went to his daughter's room in the night and raped her repeatedly. The father wanted to rape his daughter again in the morning"

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"That was when the young girl picked up the bush knife and chopped her father's head off," said Pastor Kumi.

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Her father raped her repeatedly when her mother was away

The father, in his mid-40s, had three  other children and raped his daughter when they were alone in the house after  the mother and the other siblings visited relatives.

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The father apparently raped his daughter when they were alone in the house after the mother and other two children went to visit relatives for the night.

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Now villagers are protecting her from police investigation

Community leaders are now refusing to hand the girl over to police, vowing to protect her.

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Now residents of the village have formed a protective ring around the 18-year-old, refusing to hand her over to the police because they agreed her 'evil' father deserved to die.

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'The people and leaders in our area went and saw the headless body of the father after the girl reported the incident to them and explained why she had killed her father,' said Pastor Kumi.

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“The daughter did what she did because of the trauma and the evil actions  of her father so that is why we have all agreed that she remains in the  community.”

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He said a ring of protection had been placed around the girl. "The community have also agreed not to conduct any formal burial service for the father."

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10 Major Differences Between All-Guys And All-Girls Road Trips

Road trips with friends are always the best

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They're the BOMB! You can spend hours in the car and not get bored because there's just so much to talk about. All the food stops, Instagram-worthy stops… all these little things that make your journeys even more memorable than the destinations.

We know guys and girls do things differently. So we asked people who have been on all-guys / all-girls road trips to share their experiences:

1. The number of bags

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Arif: "Yeah just one bag will do. I mean, jeans can tahan for at least three days right? I usually just bring one pair of jeans, two to three t-shirts, boxers, and my phone."Julie: "I definitely pack everything that needs to be packed, depending on where we’re going and for how long. Comfy clothes for staying indoors like sweatpants and t-shirts; a cute dress and heels just in case we decide to go somewhere nice; jeans and a few tops to choose from for casual outings... then there are the essentials: hair straightener, makeup bag, toiletries. I also have a mini first aid kit just in case."

2. The planning process

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Kannan: "My guy friends and I plan our road trips in the car, as we drive. There was once we even decided to go on a road trip then and there."Esther: "My trips are planned at least a few months in advance so we can get cheaper hotel rates. I'll also prepare a Google Excel sheet and invite everyone to edit it. This is so that we can make sure we get all the must-see places covered."

3. Matters relating to punctuality

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Yong Sheng: "So I woke up at 6am, got ready, had breakfast, drove and reached the meeting point at 6.45am. AS AGREED. The rest of my friends arrived at 9am. Then they wanted to have breakfast before driving. So we ended up driving at 10am. -_-"Melissa: "We usually meet on time. If we know a friend is ALWAYS late, we make sure she sleeps over at someone’s house."

4. What they do during the drive

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Zaidi: "I get annoyed when I’m driving and all the guys fall asleep. Like, at least stay awake to teman me lah. So boring you know."Gowri: "It's always the best part of the trip because we have so much to catch up! Me and two other friends drove from KL to Penang once and we didn't fall asleep because it was so fun just talking and being with them."

5. The types of photos we take

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Brian: "Usually I'll snap a few photos of the scenery if it's nice. Like the waterfall or the view from the hill."Vanessa: "Wefie is a must! Must have group photo also!"

6. 10 minutes after lunch is served

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Darian: "I realise that guys tend to eat super fast. It's like once the dish is placed on the table we'll finish it immediately."Xin Yi: "This is embarrassing but yeah... my girl friends and I like to take photos of our food first before eating."

7. The duration of toilet breaks

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Daniel: "Think mine is five minutes, max."June: "It's not our fault that girls take so long ok? In many places, the female toilet is just always full!"

8. When there's an *cough* embarrassing *cough* moment...

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Adam: "My friends and I will let each other know when we need to fart. Must inform ok. Don't simply drop a 'bomb' in the car."Trisha: "(with a sheepish face) Whatttt. My friends and I don't do that."

9. Buying souvenirs

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Aaron: "Erm. I don't buy any on a road trip... don't think my guy friends do that too."Judith: "I'll buy some local tidbits for my family and friends to try if they're really nice."

10. Snacks in the car

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Luqman: "My friends and I don't really have snacks in the car. If we feel like eating we'll stop by the petrol station and buy something."Mandy: "One of us will always bring something, like cookies, chocolates, or potato chips."

But there's one thing we have in common: we'll always make sure we have a full tank before driving

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Kevin: "I'll send my car for servicing a day before the road trip. That's if it's a planned road trip lah. If it's one of those impromptu ones, I'll do a brief check on things like tyre pressure, check my engine oil, pump petrol, etc."Ain: "Will definitely pump full tank. I'll also check on the tyres and other stuff to make sure we'll have a safe drive."

At the end of the day, it's not about where you're going - all it matters is how you get there :)


Mat Sabu Says His Son Is "Not Above The Law" After He Was Arrested For Taking Marijuana

Following the news that a minister's son was arrested after he allegedly tested positive for marijuana, Defence Minister Mohamad Sabu (Mat Sabu) released a statement on his official Facebook page, revealing it was his son Ahmad Saiful who was arrested

"I have been informed about my son's arrest Ahmad Saiful by the police today."Following this arrest, my family and I have left the matter entirely to the authorities to act in accordance with the process of the law."My son, like the children of others, is also subject to the country's legal processes," read Mat Sabu's statement posted on Facebook last night, 5 January.

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Mat Sabu said that while he and his "family members are going through the most difficult period of our lives", as a minister he would put aside his personal interests and allow the law to take its course

"We never thought this would happen. As a father, I too want to know the truth... But if he had indeed committed an offence, then I am all for the law to take its course."I am committed to the principle that no one is above the law. But I also hold dearly to the principle that a man is innocent until he is proven guilty in a court of law," the Defence Minister was quoted as saying by Free Malaysia Today (FMT)."We live by the law. My suffering is secondary," he added.

According to media reports, Mat Sabu's 31-year-old son, Ahmad Saiful, was released on police bail at 6pm yesterday, 5 January

He was picked up by a joint team involving the Dang Wangi Narcotics Crime Investigation Department and its Secret Society, Gaming and Vice Division (D7) during a raid at entertainment outlets that was conducted late Saturday night along the Jalan Ampang area. He had reportedly tested positive for marijuana.A total of 101 individuals were reportedly tested for drugs during the raid, with two, including Ahmad Saiful, testing positive, reported Malaysiakini.The case is being investigated under Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for the consumption of drugs, under which a person found guilty can be fined up to RM5,000 or be sentenced to two years' jail upon conviction.

Meanwhile, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng, in a statement, said that as a father himself, he expresses empathy for Mat Sabu

"I extend my support and commend his openness in addressing the matter."Everyone is subjected to the same laws, I just want to show my support as a father," he was quoted as saying by The Star, adding that Mat Sabu's family be given space.


Wang Beribu Ringgit Wanita Ini 'Disedut' Oleh Scammer, Baki Tinggal RM53 Je Dalam Akaun

Semakin hari, semakin banyak kes penipuan yang melibatkan scammer dan juga pemilik akaun bank yang mempunyai akses online banking. Paling bahaya apabila scammer langsung tidak memerlukan nombor TAC untuk 'menelan' wang dari akaun bank anda.

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Perkara ini boleh terjadi kepada sesiapa sahaja yang memegang akaun bank dan mempunyai akses online banking.Memang ianya memudahkan anda untuk tidak keluar ke cawangan bank bagi melakukan apa-apa transaksi, namun anda perlu lebih berhati-hati supaya tidak terjerat ke lembah penipuan scammer.Seperti perkongsian oleh seorang wanita iaitu Normalina Jamaluddin di laman Facebook tentang pengalaman ngeri yang menimpanya baru-baru ini selepas wang dari akaun bank lesap begitu sahaja.Baca penuh di bawah:

Perkara ini berlaku pada 11 November 2018. Dia menerima mesej daripada nombor yang tidak dikenali. Namun, dia bertindak untuk tidak memberi apa-apa info termasuk nombor TAC.

Bila saya dapat mesej pada pukul 1229 tengahari pada 11 Nov 2018. Yelah hari shopping se Malaysia. pada 1240 saya x reply mesej, blok dan tak bagi no. TAC pon.Pada 1241 tengah hari saya dapat sms menyatakan beribu ribu duit saya digunakan untuk bayar bil. Saya terus cek akaun saya, dan tinggal baki RM53 ringgit je dalam akaun saya. Sedih! saya dah bangkrap.Saya telefon call centre bank C***, mereka hanya mampu delete akaun online saya. Scammer ini dah bayar semua akaun bil yang saya set favourite. Jadi tak perlu TAC kalau dah transfer. Lebih jahanam, dia transfer ke pelbagai biller. Setiap satu biller ada birokrasinya.Scammer buat hidup saya stress 2 minggu. Saya kena buat report polis. kena fax repot polis ke bank. Fax dah la jarang digunakan di zaman serba maya ini. pastu kene deal birokrasi biller biller ni. Ada satu bil tu bil mak saya. Saya tak boleh settle online semua ni. Saya kene pergi ke cawangan yang mak saya buka akaun, kena tulis surat, lampir macam2 isi borang.Saya betul betul tak de duit. Sudah la camtu call call centre minta macam2 bukti. Duit yang dibayar tu dah kena potong untuk bayar bil. Nk bakinya pon kene tunggu 30 hari bekerja. Potong duit kita tak tunggu pon 30 hari bekerja.Saya nak makan apa duit semua dihabiskan scammer tak guna ni.

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Rasa marah yang teramat kepada pihak yang tidak memberi kerjasama terhadap kes ini. Jawapan yang diberikan oleh pihak tersebut juga tidak memberikan apa-apa solusi.

Di mana polis dan bank ketika saya hadapi semua ni. Jawapan polis, kami takde teknologi cam CSI dalam tv ni. Nombor didaftar atas nama indon dan bangla. Kami banyak lagi kes lain selain kes cik ini. Jadi aduan saya ini bukan kerja tuan poliskah? Begitu bersahaja jawapannya.Call call centre, berkali2 dalam siasatan tapi akhirnya kate ni kes polis. Nampak tak, di mana anda dalam menghadapi scammer ini? Anda bersendirian. Tiada akta dan tindakan undang undang yang kejab utk scammer. Pernah dengar scammer di tangkap x? Pernah dengar mangsa dapat duit kembali ke? Saya tak pernah dengar.Bank pulak bukan cari siapa dalang scammer tapi cari kecuaian kita bagi tac, password tak kuat agar tak dipertanggungjawabkan. Bank akan cari salah pelanggan kenapa bg tac, kenapa bagi info kepada scammer bukan?

Call centre pula memberi alasan yang tidak munasabah dan sering ulangi prosedur yang tidak memberi apa-apa kesan terhadap kes ini. Malah, dia juga terpaksa menghabiskan masa selama seminggu untuk selesaikan kes ini.

Jangan pilih cara memudahkan scammer. Jangan set id dan password yang senang. Jangan Favouritekan akaun anda. Mudah buat transaksi mudah lagi scammer ambik duit tu.Call centre tak de hati perut. Pergi ke kaunter dan adu dengan betul. Insya Allah tak sampai 3 hari setel. Dah la kite serabut, dia ulang2 prosedur yang tak mahu kita dengar. Lagi nk bergaduh ngan kita. abeskan masa seminggu saya nk stress je.Sampai sekarang saya masih dapat call rambang yang saya pick up. kekadang 2 3 pagi call. Saya trauma dengan teknologi big data tapi saya perlu join juga sebab masyarakat kini dalam komuniti big data. Semua data kite boleh didapati dengan mudah.

Semua orang disarankan untuk lebih berhati-hati sempena jualan murah yang akan berjalan pada 12/12/2018 supaya perkara seperti ini tidak berulang lagi

Berhati hatilah semua. Saya bersyukur masih berjumpa jodoh dengan duit saya. Dikemudian hari pasti scammer akan advanced lagi. Sampai bila keraajaan takde data cam CSI. Mungkin tunggu duit PM kena scam kot.Sekian. Jaga diri. Saya nervous dgn sales 12.12. Jangan la berlaku lagi.

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These 13 Ghost Stories Told By Malaysians Will Keep You Awake All Night

Note: all pictures used are for illustration purposes only and names have been changed for privacy.

1. The Almost Murder: "Whenever I would balik kampung to my grandmother's house in Penang confirm got incidents happen wan!"

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"Once, my grandmother and I were chatting with each other in the hall on the first floor when we heard some banging noises from upstairs. We were the only ones in the house at the time. My grandmother told me to ignore it and to just pretend like we never heard anything. I was a bit creeped out but listened to her. The banging sounds got louder and out of nowhere an umbrella came flying down from the second floor and almost stabbed my grandmother in the neck!"- Siti

2. The Guardian Spirit: "One day, I had a really bad fever so I skipped uni to rest. I was trying to sleep after taking my medicine when I saw a black figure watching me from across the room."

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"As it slowly approached my bed, I felt colder and colder, despite my fever. I kept trying to move but it felt like something heavy was weighing me down and forcing me to keep still. I squeezed my eyes shut as tightly as possible and started reciting every prayer I could think of, including the Hail Mary. From behind my closed lids, I could see blue light so I opened my eyes to see a blue-shrouded figure blocking the black one from reaching my bed. The black figure kept trying to break past for a while but eventually gave up and vanished."- Casey

3. The Playmate: "I'm one of those people that have always been able to see things. And it seems that I've passed on that ability to my son, he's recently started seeing a little girl in my mother's house."

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"He's the only one that is able to see her. He's always telling us about the things that they do together and we sometimes find him talking to what to us looks like no one. Stuff in the house is constantly getting moved around too, seems like this little girl is quite playful!"- Maya

4. The Clone: "This happened at the end of a weekend trip in Morib. My husband had just left back to KL for work and I was half asleep in our villa when I heard footsteps coming up the stairs and entering my room. I knew it couldn't be my husband because I had locked the door from the inside."

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"It came up right next to me, grabbed my hand and called out to me in my husband's voice. A quick glance was all I needed to see that it had taken on his form! I tried to chant some holy mantras but something was preventing me from speaking. The thing laughed and smirked, as if taunting me for not being able to get rid of it. It took a while but I eventually managed to force the words out. As I repeated the mantras, the thing slowly released me and backed off. It paced angrily in front of my bed for a while before disappearing."- Maya (same person as previous story)

5. The Attention Seeker: "A spirit attached itself to my mother and followed her back into our house from a graveyard after Mahgrib"

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"It mostly terrorized my mother, she would get the most horrifying nightmares and her body was constantly in pain. Whenever my siblings and I would watch TV in the upstairs hall, we would hear something running back and forth behind us even when no one else was at home. We would also hear really loud crashes from our room when we weren't in them but when we checked, there was nothing out of place. All the incidents only stopped after we got the house blessed by an ustaz."- Amir

6. The Lie Turned Real: "What started out as a prank by our teachers during a school camp ended up becoming real"

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"They woke all of us up at 3AM saying that a toyol had kidnapped one of the boys. We gathered at the tapak perhimpunan to stay safe as a group while the teachers went off to rescue him. There was a lot of commotion going on, with the teachers shouting like crazy while they supposedly chasing down the toyol. We heard a really loud smash of glass breaking. One of the windows of a classroom had been smashed and we saw a black shadow emerge. It climbed up onto the roof of the building and stood there staring at all of us with its bright red eyes before leaving by jumping from rooftop to rooftop, disappearing into the night.The next morning, the teachers told us that it was all a prank and that the boy was safe and sound in the pejabat. But they were confused to the max when we asked them how they managed to pull off what we saw and thought that we were just trying to prank them back. We tried to prove it by showing them the smashed window, but it was now completely undamaged."- Sara

7. The Haunted Stairs: "My primary school in Subang Jaya has a legendary tangga berhantu"

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"It led up to the water tank that has been chained off ever since a female student committed suicide by drowning herself there years ago. If you use that tangga on a rainy day (because she died on a rainy day), you'd be able to hear ghostly wailing and footsteps stalking your every move. And sometimes, strange things would appear on the walls like students names in blood-red handwriting".- Shaun

8. The Camp Of Horrors: "I was part of a team that organized a camp in Hulu Langat for underprivileged kids. Kena kacau non-stop throughout that time!"

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"The kids especially kena every night. They would either feel something pulling their legs hard enough to leave finger marks and practically drag them off the bed or see terrifying spirits hovering over them. Then one night, us facilitators also kena. We were heading back to our dorm after the day's activities when we noticed a figure standing (well, more like floating really) on top of the pond.We tried to just ignore it and keep walking, hoping that it would just leave us alone if we didn't disturb it but when we reached the bridge near the pond (must cross to get to our dorm wan) it materialized in front of us, blocking us from reaching our dorm. We were completely frozen in fear and I honestly think we wouldn't have made it back to our dorm that night if it wasn't for a fellow facilitator on the other side of the bridge. He saw what was happening and yelled for the spirit to leave us alone. Miraculously, it listened."- Hazrul

9. The Endless Journey: "I was on a roadtrip to Penang with a friend who is usually super talkative but at one point she suddenly stopped talking and remained completely silent for quite a while."

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"I figured that she just wanted to focus on driving so I just took a nap. It wasn't until we got to Penang that she told me that she had seen a dark figure walking against traffic in the middle of the road. And as if that wasn't scary enough, she summore kept driving past the SAME figure over and over again like it was following us or something eeeee! So thankful that I was asleep the whole time and didn't see anything!"- Eliza

10. The Photobombers: "My friends and I were staying at a resort in Melaka while on vacation. We were playing around taking pictures outside at 2AM when one of our friends suddenly kept insisting that we stop and head back inside."

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"None of us really wanted to 'cause we were having so much fun but this fella was so insistent that we conceded to him. He's one of those that can nampak benda one la, so he said that there were actually quite a few spirits who had come out earlier because they were disturbed by all the noise we were making. But what they apparently hated most of all was the camera's flash.He said they had been watching us and muttering to themselves for quite a while before finally starting to approach us and ended up close enough to stand between us and the camera which is when he told us to go inside. We didn't really believe him until we saw the pictures we took. Most of them were crazy distorted! Some had white streaks completely blocking parts of us out and some had shadows surrounding us. We deleted all the photos and left the next morning."- Daniel

11. The Floater And Fighter: "I'll never forget this one incident that happened when I was 18. My brother and I were home alone, he was playing PS upstairs and I was watching TV downstairs."

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"There are two windows that overlook my garden behind the TV so while watching I thought I noticed something passing by the first window. I focused on the second window because it has to pass by there too and freaked the heck out when I saw what looked like a white sheet just slowly floating past. Screamed for my brother to come downstairs so we were both huddling on the couch together when we heard loud clashing noises like from a battle or something from upstairs.He said that the sounds were just from his game and he stayed with me and kept reassuring me until I calmed down. Much later once I had practically forgotten about what happened, he told me that the sounds weren't actually from his game because he paused it before coming down. Our mother still doesn't believe us till today."- Anne

12. The Claws: "My siblings and I were hanging out with our cousins at my aunt's house in Seremban. We were waiting for her to finish taking a shower so that we could all go out for dinner."

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"Out of nowhere, we heard her screaming madly as if she were being attacked. We rushed over to the bathroom and banged on the door asking if she was okay. It flew open without warning and she ran out, still screaming. We chased her into the hall and found her crying. She was reluctant to tell us what happened because we are all still quite young at the time but she couldn't hide the effects of it. We were all horrified when we saw deep gashes running down her back, like something with claws had scratched her.Our uncle immediately went to the temple and brought a priest back with him to treat my aunt's wounds and bless the house. There were no more supernatural incidents after that but that one was more than enough to scar us (no pun intended) for life."- Rani

Okay, we're seriously creeped out right now! Totally sleeping with all the lights on tonight!

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But wait, we've saved the best for last...

13. The Pisang Incident: "My father told me that when he was a kid, he wanted to see a hantu pisang IRL"

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"There was a banana tree right outside his bedroom window so one night he tied a piece of string to the jantung and tied the other end to his foot. In the dead of the night, he was woken up by violent pulling on the string. He got so scared that something was actually happening to he quickly untied the string from around his foot and started reciting prayers. He heard loud cackling coming from outside, and it sounded like there was more than one creature out there. Terrified but still curious, he slowly crept over to the window and peeped outside. His 5 siblings were there, all falling over themselves with laughter over having successfully trolled my father LOL."- Lana

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Hehehehe, fell for it didn't you? ;)


Pelanggan Tak Ambil Baki Duit Lepas Isi Minyak, Ini Yang Pengusaha Stesen Perlu Lakukan

Apabila mengisi minyak kenderaan secara tunai, kebanyakan kita akan memberikan sejumlah wang di kaunter sebelum mengisi minyak

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Lazimnya wang tadi melibatkan jumlah yang senang dikira. Contohnya, RM5, RM30, RM50 dan seumpamanya.Menurut laporan, selepas minyak diisi penuh, kadangkala masih lagi berbaki beberapa ringgit. Kebanyakan daripada kita akan mengambil baki berkenaan, tetapi ada juga segelintir pelanggan tidak langsung berbuat demikian.Sebaliknya, mereka terus berlalu pergi begitu sahaja. Barangkali mereka terlupa. Mungkin ada juga orang yang sengaja enggan mengambil baki tadi.Namun begitu, apakah status wang baki tidak dituntut tadi? Adakah pengusaha stesen minyak itu boleh mengambilnya?

Sebelum menjawab persoalan itu, ketahuilah bahawa perniagaan yang jujur merupakan perniagaan yang disarankan oleh Allah SWT dan satu sikap terpuji dalam agama Islam

Antara prinsip asas muamalat dan sebarang urus niaga dalam Islam adalah berjual beli perkara yang dihalalkan oleh Allah SWT. Pada masa sama, ambil keuntungan dengan cara yang benar, bukan batil.Firman Allah SWT: “Wahai orang-orang yang beriman, janganlah kamu makan (gunakan) harta-harta kamu sesama kamu dengan jalan yang salah (tipu, judi dan sebagainya), kecuali dengan jalan perniagaan yang dilakukan secara suka sama suka di antara kamu, dan janganlah kamu berbunuh-bunuhan sesama sendiri. Sesungguhnya Allah sentiasa Mengasihani kamu.” (Surah al-Nisa’, ayat 29)Ketika menafsirkan ayat berkenaan, Imam Qurtubi menyebut, Allah melarang hambanNya memakan harta atau memperoleh pendapatan hasil daripada cara yang batil.Pada asalnya, segala jenis urus niaga termasuk dalam perkara yang dibenarkan syarak melainkan terdapat unsur penipuan, unsur riba, unsur jahalah (ketidaktahuan) dan unsur-unsur lain yang diharamkan oleh syarak. (Lihat Tafsir al-Qurtubi, 5/150)Ia merupakan prinsip asas muamalat dan perlu dititikberatkan dalam semua jenis perniagaan termasuk stesen minyak.

Dalam hal status baki wang tidak dituntut oleh pelanggan, duit lebihan baki yang tidak dituntut tadi berhak menjadi hak milik pihak stesen minyak jika ia tidak diminta oleh pelanggan

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Namun, seandainya lebihan baki tadi diminta, maka pihak pengurusan stesen minyak tadi wajib memulangkan semula. Ini termasuklah dalam kes mereka yang terlupa untuk meminta baki, kemudian datang semula menuntutnya.Sekiranya pengurus stesen meragui kesahihan tuntutan yang diminta, kaedah fiqh menyatakan ‘bukti ke atas mereka yang mendakwa, sumpah ke atas mereka yang mengingkari’ akan terpakai.Begitupun jika dirasakan duit lebihan itu kemungkinan akan diminta semula, justeru sebaiknya pihak pengurusan membuat tabung yang berasingan.Langkah itu supaya dapat mengurangkan perselisihan faham dan pertengkaran terutamanya apabila berhadapan dengan pelanggan yang diragui kesahihannya.

Apa pun, pihak pengurusan stesen minyak disarankan untuk mengingatkan pelanggan agar mengambil semula baki wang mereka

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Dalam perihal status lebihan wang yang tidak dituntut pelanggan tadi, jalan keluar terbaik adalah dengan menyalurkan tabung duit lebihan untuk kegunaan maslahah umum seperti fakir miskin, wakaf tunai dan sebagainya.Hal ini kerana ia lebih dekat dengan sifat warak dan berhati-hati. Tidak kiralah apa jenis perniagaan yang diusahakan, berlaku jujurlah dengan pelanggan.Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai status duit baki minyak petrol yang tidak dituntut ini. Anda boleh klik di sini.

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CIMB Employee Killed By An Allegedly Drunk Driver A Week After Celebrating Her Birthday

A CIMB employee has passed away after she was involved in an accident with an alleged drunk driver on the Kesas Highway last Saturday, 16 November

The victim has been identified as 28-year-old Nurul Liana Atira Zolkepli, who worked at the CIMB Bank branch in Meru, Klang, reported Berita Harian.According to the victim's younger brother, Mohd Syafiq Farhan, Liana was heading back to her home in Telok Panglima Garang at 2am that night, after attending a course in Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC).

Syafiq said that the Nissan Almera driver who collided with his sister's car fled the scene after the accident

Liana's Honda Jazz after the accident.
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"We were told that in the accident, my sister's Honda Jazz was hit by a car until she was stuck and suffered severe injuries to the head," Syafiq told Harian Metro."We also learned that the driver was drunk driving and fled immediately after the incident."Liana was pronounced dead after she was rushed to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah (HTAR), Klang.

Liana's brother added that her sudden death came shortly after her 28th birthday

Nurul Liana Atira Zolkepli.
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Syafiq said his sister just celebrated her birthday last Tuesday, 12 November, with her colleagues.

Klang South police chief ACP Shamsul Amar Ramli said the police managed to locate the Almera driver 24 hours after the incident

The driver has been identified as a 26-year-old who works as a beautician.The suspect is currently receiving treatment at Hospital Columbia for a fractured left shoulder, Berita Harian reported."After the incident, the second victim went to the hospital," said Shamsul."As to whether she will be charged under the influence of intoxication, it is uncertain because the police cannot detect (alcohol content) after 24 hours."The case is currently being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for causing death by reckless driving.If convicted, the suspect could face up to ten years' imprisonment and a fine between RM5,000 and RM20,000.

The news of Liana’s death went viral on Twitter, with one tweet receiving over 6,100 retweets in just a day

Polis ambil sampel darah (untuk ujian alkohol) pemandu kereta (wanita) yang dipercayai mabuk dalam kemalangan yang menyebabkan seorang staf CIMB Klang maut .Kejadian berlaku di Lebuhraya KESAS semalam. Siasatan juga masih dijalankan bagi kenalpasti punca kemalangan. pic.twitter.com/gZshtg0cuV— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) November 17, 2019

"I'm tired of seeing people die because of this drunk driving. You should know you can't drive when you are drunk, stupid!" a netizen chastised.Another netizen tagged Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad in a tweet saying, "Please, Dr Dzulkefly. Please ban this like how you banned smoking (in restaurants).""This is a serious public issue."

@DrDzul tolong la buat macam larangan merokok..this is seriously public issues.— endo endo onana (@khairoolazahar) November 17, 2019


[VIDEO] Cuak Ingatkan Banjir Dalam Rumah, Rupa-Rupanya Kerja Si Kucing Yang Buka Paip

Follow kami di Telegram, jadi antara yang terawal untuk dapatkan berita dan artikel-artikel menarik di SAYS Seismik.

Bagi sesiapa yang ada kucing pasti faham akan gelagat mereka ini yang memang tak boleh duduk diam

Pasti kadang kala ada saja perkara yang tak dijangkakan berlaku dalam rumah. Contohnya seperti merosakkan harta benda di dalam rumah. Memang tidak dapat dinafikan geram dengan si comel ini tapi merekalah penghibur hati dikala sunyi.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang pemilik kucing terpaksa berdepan dengan situasi cemas setelah berlaku satu kejadian yang dilakukan oleh kucing peliharaannya.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @zul_taylor12 won't forget this  ##russianbluecat  original sound  - Zultaylor

Kucing-kucing pergi buka paip di dapur sampai banjir

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki memberitahu dia merasa terkejut selepas melihat keadaan rumahnya yang dipenuhi dengan air sebaik saja bangun dari tidur. Keseluruhan lantai rumahnya dilihat dipenuhi dengan air yang bertakung.Tetapi, banjir itu bukan sama sekali datang daripada air hujan malah rupa-rupanya kerja kucing-kucing peliharaannya yang melakukan perkara tersebut.Difahamkan kucing-kucing peliharaannya itu telah membuka paip di dapur dan menyebabkan banjir berlaku di dalam rumahnya. Menurutnya ini bukanlah kejadian pertama kali berlaku kerana sebelum ini pun pernah berlaku perkara sama yang dilakukan oleh kucing-kucingnya itu.

Image via @zul_taylor12 (TikTok)

Image via @zul_taylor12 (TikTok)

"Musim panas, nak pergi swimming tak kasi. Dorang buat swimming pool sendiri" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat kucing-kucingnya itu. Malah, ada yang berpendapat kucing-kucingnya itu mahukan hiburan semata.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 117.5K views, 12.1K likes dan 416 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

Image via @zul_taylor12 (TikTok)

Image via @zul_taylor12 (TikTok)

Image via @zul_taylor12 (TikTok)

Image via @zul_taylor12 (TikTok)

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Image via @zul_taylor12 (TikTok)

Image via @zul_taylor12 (TikTok)

Sabar jelah ya dapat kucing-kucing nakal macam ni :P


[NEW UPDATE] Earth Hour 2013: Will You Join In?

FAQ: I want to be a part of Earth Hour, where do I go? What do I do?

Hosted by celebrity Jojo Struys, participants will paddle around Queensbay Mall's perimeter with non-essential lights switched off. Register there & bring your own equipped bike.

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Palate Palette will be rewarding those who cycle to the venue with free flow calamansi mint drinks from 6:30pm - 9:30pm.

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PHOTOS: Previous Earth Hour(s) around the world

Earth Hour in KL.
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Earth Hour in Paris (2012).
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Earth Hour in Sydney (2011).
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Earth Hour in the United States of America.
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Earth Hour in Toronto (2011).
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Go green, Malaysia!

Earth Hour on March 23 will see iconic buildings such as the Petronas Twin Towers and KL Tower, as well as Pavilion, Fahrenheit 88 and Starhill power down.

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DiGi Telecommunications Sdn Bhd will also be donating RM1 to WWF-Malaysia's conservation work for every Earth Hour "Live Green" pledge and survey submitted by Malaysians.

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Malaysian Resources Corp Bhd (MRCB) will switch off all non-essential lights for one hour in its buildings and properties under its management for the Earth Hour 2013.

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Government had also approved the use of LED technology for new streetlights. However, since the initial cost is high, we will only look at changing lights on existing roads where necessary.

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Earth Hour 2013 Band Contest

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The 5 finalist bands, which had garnered the most public votes in the contest to be held at Sunway Pyramid would perform on the March 23 Earth Hour programme.

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Many activities are in the line-up and among them is the first ever Earth Hour 2013 Band Contest which is aimed at building environmental awareness through music.

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Malaysia joining Earth Hour again!

WWF-Malaysia CEO hoped, this year would see an increases in participation, especially among business communities and the younger generation.

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The switching off of non-essential lights will begin at 8.30pm, WWF-Malaysia executive director and chief executive officer said Friday.

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Malaysia akan menyertai komuniti dunia dalam program Earth Hour pada 23 Mac ini bagi menunjukkan sokongan terhadap inisiatif pemanasan global dan perubahan iklim.

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Disadvantages of Earth Hour

Setelah cukup tempoh satu jam Earth Hour tersebut, semua orang pasti akan membuka kembali suis lampu mereka serentak. Ini akan menyebabkan penggunaan tenaga elektrik naik secara mendadak, menyebabkan beban kepada janakuasa meningkat secara drastik.

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Indulge In Caviar & Champagne At One Of The Best Bars In The World Right Here In Malaysia

Last year, The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat in Ipoh, Perak made international headlines after being named one of the most magnificent bars in the world

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With breathtaking views of the natural limestone cave, Jeff's Cellar is world-renowned as one of the most unique wine bars in the world. While originally meant for guests of the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat, Jeff's Cellar is now a main attraction to visitors all over the globe.You can enjoy an experience of a lifetime while savouring a wide range of organic and rare wines in a one-of-a-kind setting.

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Want to indulge in delicious opulence? The Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat has launched a new caviar menu priced at RM1,099 per person. Here's a look at the lavish dishes:

1. Fresh shucked Fine de Claire oysters with Ossetra caviar, sea grapes, and micro flowers

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2. Sashimi grade of raw Yellowtail Kingfish in warm Maine mussel broth with Krystal caviar

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3. Roasted cauliflower soup with Hokkaido scallop, Sevruga caviar, and 23k edible gold leaf

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4. Lemon sorbet with Grey Goose Vodka

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5. Homemade uni pasta with sea urchin butter, fresh sea urchin,
Beluga caviar, and Italian-imported shaved Bottarga

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6. Gelée de champagne et caviar (Jelly of Brut Champagne with Ossetra caviar)

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7. Mignardises - White chocolate millefeuille, dark chocolate ganache with almond, salted caramel ganache, and Chinese green tea ganache

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Next month, the Banjaran Hotsprings Retreat is hosting a one-of-a-kind event!
You'll be treated to an extraordinary evening when three of Malaysia's finest chefs, including Darren Chin of DC Restaurant, take over the kitchen.

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The Modern Malaysian Gastronomy event features Chef Lee Choon Boon - The Banjaran executive chef, Chef Ann Lee - founder of ETRE Patisserie, and of course Chef Darren Chin - founder of DC Restaurant.

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With one black box of surprise ingredients, these world-class chefs will be preparing a once-in-a-lifetime six course meal with optional pairing wines, just for you. Indulge in a gastronomical experience unlike any other for RM650++ per pax, inclusive of a complimentary glass of Moet Rosé. Or top up RM450++ per pax for specific wine pairings to enhance the flavours of every course.Happening on Friday, 12 July from 7pm onwards, this event is limited to only 35 seats. Call to reserve your seat at 05-2107745 or 016-5686221.

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People In These Areas In Shah Alam, Klang, And Petaling Will Face Water Cuts For 48 Hours

SYABAS informed yesterday that 72 areas in Klang Valley will be facing water disruptions for the next 48 hours.
The water supply was cut at 10pm last night, a few hours after the announcement was made.

The area of the incident, behind the JVC Factory at Seksyen 21, Shah Alam.
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The waterworks company made the announcement on their Facebook page Air Selangor at 8.05pm, advising consumers to save water before the water supply will be cut later that night. SYABAS said that the disruption is due to a burst pipe behind the JVC Factory at Seksyen 21, Shah Alam. A similar incident happened at the same area on 15 June, less than a month ago. They expect the repair works to be completed within 48 hours and water supply will resume in stages.

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Here's the list of affected areas:

Klang/Shah Alam:1. Section 212. Section 223. Section 254. Section 265. Section 276. Section 287. Kg Kebun Bunga8. Kg Baru Hicom9. Subang Mas Batu 310. Batu 3 Shah Alam11. Bukit Kemuning12. Bukit Naga13. Kg Lombong14. Jalan Kebun15. UEP & USJ Subang16. Seksyen 3217. Seksyen 3318. Putra Heights19. Kg Bukit Lanchong20. Kg Jawa21. Bandar Putera22. Taman Sentosa23. Taman Maznah24. Taman Samarinda25. Taman Batu 326. Taman Desa Latania27. Taman Desa Kemuning28. Jalan Mohd Sidin

Petaling:

			1. USJ 1 to USJ 152. USJ 16 to USJ 273. Pinggiran USJ 1, USJ 2, USJ 3.4. USJ 3A, 3B, 3C dan 3D5. Subang Heights6. USJ Heights7. Taman Perindustrian UEP TP1 hingga TP78. Putra Avenue9. Putra Harmoni10. Putra Setia

Affected residents can request for water tankers by sending an SMS to 15300 [Type: Tanker (space) Name & Address]

For all the latest updates on the situation, you can either check out SYABAS' official website, their Air Selangor Facebook page or download their mobile application, "mySyabas".

More water disruption incidents in Klang Valley in the past year:

                These Areas In Klang Valley Will Be Having Water Disruptions This Weekend

Not again.

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                Repair works are done but water supply in KL and PJ will only be restored in stages

The sudden water disruptions are due to a burst pipe in Sungai Buloh.

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                Water supply will resume in stages starting 4pm today at Zone 1

Can mandi on Christmas day ah?

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                TNB Said SYABAS Delayed Repair Works From September To Christmas Week

TNB wanted the maintenance works to be done in September, but SYABAS had insisted on postponing it for "specific reas...

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[VIDEO] This Gorgeous Artwork Was Made Using 64 Kinds Of Iconic Malaysian Desserts

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If there's one thing that we Malaysians can agree on, it's that we have some of the best and most unique desserts in the world

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Whether it's traditional kuih like bengka ubi and pulut tai tai, different types of tong sui like bubur cha cha and leng chee kang, or icy desserts like ABC and cendol, Malaysians are spoilt for choice when it comes to desserts.

In collaboration with Central Sugar Refinery (CSR), we wanted to celebrate our 64th Hari Kebangsaan by creating an artwork featuring our favourite Malaysian desserts. Watch the full video below:

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One of the most Malaysian desserts would have to be ais kacang or ais campur batu, fondly known as ABC

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Remember what it was like eating ABC by the roadside on a hot day, or at special occasions like weddings and kenduris? It was always fun to see the ABC vendors shave the ice into your bowl and put on all kinds of different toppings! :9

We'd help out in the kitchen by grinding the peanuts with a pestle and mortar, washing glutinous rice, or soaking butterfly pea flowers

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Back then, our grandmas would wake up early in the morning to make all these preparations, just so we could enjoy fresh homemade desserts.

And how could we talk about local desserts without mentioning our different types of kuih?

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From traditional Nyonya kuih like ang ku kueh and pulut tai tai, to kuih lapis and kuih ketayap, there are all kinds of sweet treats that we get to enjoy every day.

Here's what happened when we put together 64 iconic Malaysian desserts to form this gorgeous artwork, woohoo!

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Wishing all of you a happy 64th Hari Kebangsaan from CSR and SAYS! We don't know about you, but seeing all these desserts has definitely made us hungry. ;P

As a household brand for sugar and other sweetener ingredients, CSR has helped Malaysians make delicious desserts over the years

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From households and small bakeries, to big manufacturing factories, CSR has been the sugar brand that Malaysians have relied on for over five decades.Known as the Sugar Specialist, they provide everything from fine sugar and premium soft brown sugar (good for kuih), to unique alternatives like stevia and sugar mix.

Find out more about CSR's products on their website, Facebook, or Instagram. You can also buy CSR's products via their Lazada Flagship Store.

Do you think you can follow in our founding father's footsteps? Take this fun trivia quiz to find out:

                [QUIZ] Can You Help Malaya Gain Independence As Tunku Abdul Rahman?

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"Armpit Selfies" Is Now A Rising Trend For Girls In China. Here's Why

Hundreds of Chinese girls have been taking part in a new trend on the Chinese social media platform Weibo

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Furthering our endless conversations about body hair on Oyster, a tonne of girls in China have taken to the Facebook-like social media platform Weibo recently, showing off progress photos of their underarm hair.

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Plenty of girls in China have taken to the popular Chinese social media platform, Weibo, showing off progress photos of their underarm hair and it’s not pretty at all.

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These Chinese girls are taking pictures of themselves with their unshaven underarms as part of a competition to encourage women to keep body hair

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Young women are flooding the Chinese website Weibo with images of their unshaven underarms in a bizarre social media trend. The competition, called 'Girls not plucking their armpit hair' is said to be challenging social norms and encouraging women to keep their body hair.

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Loosely, it's called 女生腋毛不拔大赛 (translating to 'girls not plucking their armpit hair') and plenty of the participants don't even have armpit hair, save for a few strands which they're now gleefully refusing to pluck.

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This trend has swept the nation, with the competition's page hitting over 28 million views

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So far, thousands of pictures have been uploaded to the site, with the competition's page gaining over 28million views.

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Many of the images show the women proudly showing off their underarm hair, while others are pictured with their ponytails tucked under their arms. It is thought that organisers of the competition will eventually put together a top 10 of the best pictures, although there doesn't seem to be any prize for first place.

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This competition is part of a rising trend to challenge social norms and to encourage women to embrace their natural beauty

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It appears that the trend has swept China after several other campaigns that have urged women to embrace their natural beauty. Last month, the Hairy Legs Club trend on tumblr was inviting women to post their photos to make a statement about social expectations of beauty. It features pictures of women from around the world, who have decided to ditch the razor and not shave their legs and have uploaded pictures of themselves to the site.

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In March, popular singer Madonna posted a picture of herself on Instagram with her armpit hair

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Madonna gave fans a less pleasant view of herself as she posted a photograph showing her hairy armpit and wrote: 'Long hair...... Don't Care!!!!!! #artforfreedom #rebelheart #revolutionoflove'

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So what do you think? Do you still find girls with armpit hair weird? Let us know on Facebook or Tweet us!


Gadis Ini Kongsi Momen 'Borak' Atas Motor Dengan Ayah, Tapi Ramai Pula Yang Dapat Relate

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Bagi yang pernah menaiki motosikal sebagai pembonceng, mesti akan faham dengan situasi yang penulis akan kongsikan di dalam artikel kali ini

Mana tidaknya, baru-baru ini seorang gadis berkongsikan momennya sebagai pemboceng motosikal yang membuatkan ramai yang dapat relate dengan situasi yang dihadapinya itu.Menerusi sebuah video yang dimuat naik oleh @faramedyna di laman sosial miliknya di TikTok, kelihatan gadis itu sedang duduk di tempat duduk belakang lengkap bertopi keledar. Dia dilihat menaiki motosikal bersama-sama dengan bapanya. Tapi apa yang cuba disampaikan oleh gadis itu adalah bapanya yang mengajak bersembang dengan dirinya.Walau bagaimanapun, tiada apa yang dapat didengar oleh si anak kerana angin yang begitu kuat ketika itu.Berikut di bawah adalah video penuh yang dimuat naik oleh gadis itu:

  @faramedyna angin ja yang aku dengar  ##tiktokmalaysia  original sound  - FaraMedyna

"Bukan setakat dengan ayah, dengan siapa-siapa pun pun mesti akan macam tu..." - Netizen

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Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjaun di ruangan komen, rata-rata netizen sepertinya dapat relate dengan situasi yang ditunjukkan oleh gadis itu.Malah, mereka juga turut mengakui melalui pengalaman yang sama dan bagi siapa yang pernah menaiki motosikal dan menjadi pembonceng pasti akan merasai situasi berkenaan.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video perkongsian oleh gadis itu sudah pun meraih lebih 119K views, 19.5K likes dan 400 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah antara komen menarik yang ditinggalkan oleh netizen mengenai video itu:

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Korang pernah tak alami situasi sama seperti yang dikongsikan oleh gadis ini?

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

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Malaysian Working In Singapore Reveals The Daily Struggles He Goes Through Just For Work

Muhammad Khairul is one of the thousands of Malaysians making a living in Singapore. He recently shared the strenuous journey he makes every single day just for work, and it's certainly not for the faint-hearted.

Khairul's post dated 25 June has gone viral on Facebook, with over 2,400 shares.

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His hectic day starts right before dawn at 4.30am. After a quick wash-up, he joins the hordes of Malaysians at 5.00am to commute through the ever-busy immigration counters at the JB Causeway.

After two hours on the road, he clocks in for work at 7.00am for an eight-hour shift, ending at 3.30pm.He wastes no time in embarking the long journey back home. If traffic conditions were kind to him, he would arrive just shy of two hours. But if there was rain or an accident causing lane closures on the Causeway? His journey extends to two and a half hours.

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He only gets about three to four hours of free time and seven hours of sleep before the hustle restarts

Khairul follows through the unforgiving timetable for six days a week. His day-off is on Friday. While earning in SGD sounds like the perfect paycheck for most Malaysians, Khairul stressed that this lifestyle is not for everyone."You need to be physically and mentally strong to overcome the struggles of working in Singapore. If not, just forget about experiencing it."

Khairul said his schedule is only applicable to him as he only works eight hours a day.
"What about those working 12-hour shifts?" he asked.

Simple calculations would leave them with just 12 more hours in a day to travel back home and rest. What work-life balance?

Since the post has gone viral, many Malaysians currently working or who have worked in Singapore shared their experiences and struggles of toughing it out in the city-state.

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"Eight years working in Singapore so far and I'm already used to it. In the earlier days, however, I was tempted to quit and return home."

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"This is my 10th year working in Singapore... It's tiring but worthwhile. It is our choice, so we just have to face it."

Here's the full post:

Massive respect for Khairul and other Malaysians currently working in Singapore. The hustle never stops, but always stay safe and take care of yourselves.

Last year, we asked Malaysians about the pros and cons of working in Singapore:

                Young Malaysians Tell Us The Honest Truth About What It's Like To Work In Singapore

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[VIDEO] Bekas Teman Lelaki Isteri Datang Majlis Perkahwinan, Reaksi Suami Raih Perhatian

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Majlis perkahwinan merupakan hari bahagia bagi pasangan raja sehari

Dapat menjalinkan hubungan dan ikatan sah sudah tentu merupakan perkara yang menggembirakan. Namun begitu, setiap orang juga mempunyai kisah silam dan kenangan tersendiri dengan insan yang pernah menjadi sebahagian daripada hidup mereka. Tidak mudah jika mereka muncul semula di depan mata bukan?Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila situasi bertukar apabila bekas teman lelaki si isteri muncul di majlis perkahwinan telah mencuri tumpuan ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @tasikasik.id sangMantan #fyp #foryoupage #tasikasik #foryou #rip  Cinta Sejati - Bunga Citra Lestari

Pengantin perempuan kelihatan sebak apabila dipeluk

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan sepasang raja sehari sedang berada di atas pelamin untuk menerima tetamu di hari bahagia mereka. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila muncul bekas teman lelaki pengantin perempuan itu dan memeluknya sehinggakan wanita itu kelihatan sebak. Lebih menyedihkan lagi apabila pengantin lelaki dilihat terpaksa memeluk lelaki itu sambil mukanya menahan kesedihan. Situasi itu kelihatan sangat janggal.

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"Tak payah datang, memang boleh rosakkan hari bahagia orang. Move on" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 3M tontonan, 77K tanda suka dan 6K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen meluahkan perasaan tidak puas hati dengan situasi tersebut. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Macam-macam dugaan betul, kesian suami dia :'(


Tun M: Civil Servants Will Have To Take English Competency Tests

In a press conference today, 6 June, Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad announced that civil servants will soon have to take English competency tests

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According to New Straits Times, Tun Dr. Mahathir explained that is it important for civil servants, especially senior officials, to master the English language

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Netizens have lauded the introduction of English competency tests as a "much needed" initiative, adding that it's a stepping stone towards helping Malaysians hold their own in the international stage

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The move is also in line with Education Minister Dr. Maszlee Malik's intention to focus on the English language in his plans to revamp the country's education system:

                Education Minister Will Focus On English And Look To Finland For Inspiration

"There's a need to master other languages as well."

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In the past, some civil servants and even trainee doctors were in the spotlight for their poor command of English:

                Sarawak Civil Service Applicants Submitted Blank Papers Due To Poor Command Of English

Applicants cannot be recruited if they do not write the English essay.

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                Poor English Led To More Than 1,000 Trainee Doctors Giving Up On Their Medical Career

So why are we still delegating the English language to be of minor importance in education?

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Najib Talks To CNN About His Deal With The Rebels In First Interview Since MH17 Crash

The early stages of the MH17 investigation were met with a deadlock- nobody had access to the bodies, black boxes nor the crash site. It was only through PM Najib's personal intervention that the bodies and black boxes were recovered from the Ukrainian rebels.

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"It was only through the Prime Minister's rare personal intervention, that means negotiating directly with the rebels, the bodies and the black boxes were recovered," Christian Amanpour.

For the first time since he was lauded as the 'hero' of the MH17 investigation, Najib speaks up about his negotiation with the rebels in an exclusive interview with CNN's Christian Amanpour

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Malaysian Prime Minister Najib Razak is speaking out for the first time on the “unconventional” backdoor negotiations he led to get MH17’S black boxes and victims’ bodies out of eastern Ukraine.

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Najib tells Amanpour that he was in a state of disbelief when he received news about MH17 in the middle of the night, just four months after MH370's disappearance

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When Malaysian Prime Minister Najib came to the United Nations last year, he could never have imagined that two of his country's planes would soon suffer disasters.

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“If you can imagine, he said, “just four months after MH370 disappeared, and all of a sudden, middle of the night, you know, a message comes across: Look, we've just lost a plane; it’s off the radar.” “I was in a state of disbelief.”

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"How could it happen in a perioud of four months?"

Learning from criticisms about the government's poor handling of the MH370 crisis, Najib realised that they had to act differently this time. They had to resort to unconventional measures.

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Prime Minister Najib, stung by his government's ineffectual response to the disappearance of MH370 in the Indian Ocean, had learned his lesson. “I think there were some things that we got right with respect to the first tragedy; some things that, you know, we could have done better, especially on the communication side.” “But this time, we realized that we needed to act and we acted differently.”

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"Dealing with the separatists is something unprecedented," says Najib. He explained that normally government only deal with other government, not separatist movement.

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What he decided to do, he told Amanpour, was “rather unconventional.” “Normally as a government, you’d only deal with another government. But here is a movement, a separatist movement, and there was this impasse.”

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“We couldn't retrieve the bodies; we couldn't get our hands on the black boxes; we couldn't have access to the crash site.” “Dealing with the separatists was something just unprecedented.”

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Najib's decided to intervene personally after meeting with each and every one of the families. He told himself that he had to bring closure to the families as the leader of the country.

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“I met each and every one – individual families,” he said. “I was moved, I was almost in tears.” “As the leader of the country I needed to do something; I needed to bring closure to the families.”

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Facing an impasse, he saw a need to negotiate with the separatists. "Sometimes we have to engage in quiet diplomacy in the service of a better outcome."

"I decided that I needed to negotiate with the separatists. This is, as I said, unconventional. But sometimes we have to work the back channels, we have to engage in quiet diplomacy in the service of a better outcome."

He had to act alone because it was very sensitive. Najib told of how he conducted the operation himself, guiding the team from one checkpoint to another until the mission was accomplished.

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“I'm afraid I had to act alone, because it was very, very sensitive. I had to press the buttons, I had to work the back channels. I had to even conduct the operation itself.” “I was doing it myself, I was literally guiding our team from one checkpoint to another, on the phone, until the whole mission was accomplished.”

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Amanpour asked Najib the million dollar question: "Why did they (the separatists) say 'yes' to you?"

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Najib: "I appealed to them. I said look, come on, this is something that you need to do, because there are families affected. They have nothing to do with what you are fighting for, they are not involved in the geopolitical conflict. They are innocent people. Look, hand over the bodies to us, hand over the black boxes to us. I appealed to their conscience."

Najib said frankly that he does not think anyone would admit to shooting down MH17

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"Frankly, I don't think so. I think getting the bodies back, getting the black boxes, that would seem to be relatively easier than finding out the truth. But, we owe it to the families that we must do it."

Although he has a sense of what had happened, he cannot say who did it

Amanpour: "You have a sense like most people that it was shot down by missile?"
Najib: "It was. I think the initial investigation appears to be very clear, although they didn't use the word missile, they said a 'high energy object'. Looking at the pattern of what happened, it was a huge missile or whatever it was that exploded just outside the plane and led to the breakup of the plane in mid-air."

WATCH: Najib's full interview on his personal MH17 quest with Christian Amanpour

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[TERKINI] Najib Jawab 10 Soalan Perihal Peribadi Dan Negara Yang Menjadi Persoalan Rakyat

Sejak kekalahan Barisan Nasional (BN) pada PRU14 yang lepas, bekas Perdana Menteri iaitu Datuk Seri Najib Razak telah ditemu bual buat kali pertama oleh pemberita Reuters

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Menurut laporan yang dikeluarkan oleh Harian Metro, temu bual yang diadakan itu telah membincangkan mengenai skandal 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) serta semua barangan berharga yang disita oleh pihak berkuasa.

Ini merupakan antara soalan yang telah ditanyakan dan juga reaksi serta jawapan Najib mengenai isu tersebut:

1. Mengapa sebelum ini Najib tidak banyak mengulas tentang dakwaan mengenai 1MDB?

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“Semua perkara ini berlaku di luar Malaysia, ada beberapa ramalan antarabangsa jika saya katakan, kerana saya akan memetik nama beberapa tokoh terkemuka yang mungkin menjejaskan hubungan diplomatik dengan mereka," kata Najib.

2. Adakah benar anak tiri Najib menggunakan dana 1MDB untuk menghasilkan filem?

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Najib juga menjelaskan bahawa, “Saya ingin membuat rekod bahawa Riza melakukannya dengan baik. Filem terbitannya pecah panggung dan mendapat kutipan sehingga AS$800 juta."Beliau juga berkata bahawa beliau tidak perlu bimbang tentang perkara tersebut kerana ianya menguntungkan. Namun, Najib menyerahkan kepada pihak berkuasa untuk meneruskan siasatan berhubung pembiayaan filem berkenaan.

3. Dakwaan mengenai wang AS$681 juta yang dipindahkan ke akaun peribadi Najib pada tahun 2013

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Najib mengulas dakwaan ini dengan berkata, “Pada (PRU-14) lalu, saya tidak mahu menerima sebarang pembiayaan daripada syarikat kerana mereka akan mengharapkan sesuatu sebagai balasan. Jika saya mempunyai sumber dana sendiri, saya boleh membiayai pilihan raya dan saya boleh melakukan banyak CSR (tanggungjawab sosial korporat) tanpa kerja yang diwajibkan kepada sesiapa saja. Beliau berkata sebenarnya itu merupakan niat sebenar beliau.

4. Kes mengenai Jho Low yang dibiayai oleh Malaysia

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Mengulas dakwaan mengenai Jho Low, Najib berkata bahawa pihak beliau tidak dapat mengawal apa yang dilakukannya dan beliau juga tidak dapat menghakimi. Namun, ada perkara tertentu yang mungkin dilakukan atau mungkin tidak dilakukan.Beliau mengatakan bahawa siasatan perlu diteruskan dan jika sesiapa didapati menyalahi undang-undang, proses perundangan perlu dilakukan.Najib juga menjelaskan bahawa, “Dia tidak bekerja bagi pihak saya. Semua barangan miliknya dia tidak pernah membabitkan nama saya, tetapi dia mengatakan dia bertindak untuk orang lain.”Ketika ditanya Jho Low bekerja untuk siapa, Najib berkata, “Anda perlu bertanya kepadanya sendiri.”

5. Tentang barang kemas termasuk set berlian merah jambu untuk isterinya, Rosmah Mansor

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Menurut laporan, Najib memberitahu bahawa beliau tidak tahu sumber sebenar dana untuk semua barangan ini datangnya dari mana. Namun, beliau tahu ketika bertanyakan kepada isterinya, Rosmah yang menjelaskan bahawa ianya merupakan barangan yang sepatutnya menjadi hadiah buatnya dan dia tidak pernah menerimanya.

6. Dakwaan mengenai skandal 1MDB

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Najib ketika ditemui berkata, “Saya tidak mendapat manfaat daripada 1MDB kerana saya percaya 1MDB ditubuhkan untuk melakukan sesuatu yang baik untuk negara. Jika saya tahu akan ada penyelewengan dana, pastinya saya akan bertindak.”Adakah menyalahkan ahli lembaga 1MDB untuk masalah dana itu?“Tidak. Saya katakan sebagai prinsip umum, jika mereka tahu bahawa sesuatu tidak betul, maka adalah kewajipan mereka untuk memberitahu saya. Ia adalah kewajipan ahli lembaga dan pihak pengurusan untuk melakukan sesuatu yang dirasakan betul dan mengikut undang-undang," kata Najib menurut laporan yang dipetik oleh Harian Metro.

7. Dakwaan mengenai wang tunai RM114 juta yang dirampas daripada Najib

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Menurut laporan Harian Metro, dakwaan mengenai kes ini ditegaskan oleh Najib sendiri bahawa ianya merupakan sumbangan yang betul. Serbuan itu berlaku 2 hari selepas PRU14 berlangsung.Malah, menurutnya sebagai presiden parti, Najib terpaksa bersiap sedia untuk pilihan raya kerana ianya sangat berharga baginya. Namun, disebabkan sumbangan tersebut dibuat secara tunai pada pilihan raya, cek tidak dihantar ketika hari pilihan raya tersebut kerana orang mahu wang tunai untuk membayar perkara yang sepatutnya.

8. Pilihan raya umum ke-14

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Najib menjelaskan bahawa, “Saya melihat sebahagian daripadanya datang, saya tidak menjangkakan ia menjadi bencana seperti ini, walaupun saya mungkin boleh kehilangan beberapa kerusi, tetapi saya tidak mengharapkan kejadian seperti ini, hasilnya yang teruk.“Ia pengalaman yang membuatkan kami semua trauma dan anda boleh bayangkan, untuk sebuah parti yang ditubuhkan selama lebih 60 tahun. Sejarah Malaysia pada dasarnya adalah sejarah UMNO dan Barisan Nasional," jelasnya.Najib juga mengatakan bahawa parti pembangkang datang dengan tuduhan yang begitu menakutkan untuk memfitnah dirinya serta kerajaan Barisan Nasional. Ujarnya lagi, malangnya selepas tempoh masa, perkara itu mengubah pandangan umum terhadap BN.

9. Mengulas tentang Perdana Menteri Malaysia yang terbaru iaitu Tun Mahathir

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Najib mengatakan bahawa Tun Mahathir tahu tentang Barisan Nasional, tahu tentang perkhidmatan awam. Malah, Tun Mahathir juga tahu segalanya tentang sistem supaya boleh beroperasi dari dalam sehingga mempunyai kelebihan yang berbeza.Najib juga turut menyuarakan bahawa, "Dia cukup pandai meringkaskan segala-galanya dengan istilah sangat mudah dan mengulang kisah sama, perkara yang sama berulang kali. Satu lagi perkara yang saya rasa dengan cara tidak baik, adalah kita tidak kalah kepada agenda utama."

10. Kes pembunuhan model dari Mongolia iaitu Altantuya Shaariibuu

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Menurut laporan yang dikeluarkan oleh Malaysia Kini, Najib sekali lagi menegaskan bahawa tidak pernah mengenali wanita Mongolia yang dibunuh dua anggota unit elit polis suatu ketika dulu iaitu Altantuya Shaariibuu.Malah, menurutnya tiada rekod atau gambar dan saksi yang mengatakan bahawa dirinya pernah mengenali wanita itu. Ianya juga tertakluk kepada percubaan yang sepatutnya dan beliau mengatakan bahawa namanya tidak terkait ketika perbicaraan.Najib juga bersumpah dalam masjid atas nama Allah SWT bahawa beliau tidak mempunyai apa-apa kaitan dengan kes pembunuhan itu.

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This Elderly Couple's 'UP!'-Inspired 61st Anniversary Photo Shoot Sums Up True Love

Sixty-one years ago, when Dorothy and Donald Lutz got married, there was one conspicuous absence as they recited their vows: the wedding photographer… he never showed up

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And while they can’t go back in time to right that wrong, granddaughter-in-law and event planner Lauren Wells made sure that they would have a photo album worth envying

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So together with her friends — Boston-based photographer Cambria Grace and Caroline O’Donnell from Wild Folk Studio — the trio put together a 61st anniversary photo shoot inspired by the Pixar movie ‘Up!

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Wells brought the props, O’Donnel the floral arrangements, Grace the photography expertise and Donald and Dorothy brought the most important ingredient: themselves — and all dressed up for the occasion to boot.

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The photo shoot was held on a bridge and featured colorful balloons, bouquets and vintage suitcases

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It’s touching, beautiful and likely the envy of every elderly couple who will have the chance to see it.

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The beautiful photos show Nina and Gramps still very much in love after all these years and are an incredible testament to their strong bond and devotion to each other

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Lauren says the two are inseparable and “have never taken their rings off, remain the best of friends, and have just one picture from their wedding day” because “their photographer stood them up!”

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While the couple admits neither of them had seen the cartoon tale of lifelong love, the theme was picked based on Donald’s signature bowtie and smiley-face pin, a token from his days as a Brookline educator

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Donald met Dorothy, then a waitress at a Randolph luncheonette, while he was on a break from the Army

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The two wrote letters until Donald returned from the service, and he said he knew “pretty early on” that she was the one

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Lutz tucked an engagement ring into a box of chocolates, proposed on Cambridge Common, and the two were wed shortly thereafter, on July 20, 1952

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The couple settled in Randolph, where they lived and raised their family for 55 years.
It was a picturesque story. Too bad there weren’t any wedding pictures.

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Looking back, Dorothy recalls that — photos or no photos — she got the best gift of all that day, more than 61 years ago

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“I was more excited about being married to the one that I loved very much,” she said. “That was the main thing.”

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View some pictures from the lovely photoshoot below

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