Dear PappaRich Australia, This Is Not How Malaysians Eat Nasi Lemak

First off, did you know that Malaysian food chain PappaRich is super popular in Australia?

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Yep, it's not unusual to see a line forming outside a PappaRich outlet down under, especially during peak hours. It's nice to know they love Malaysian cuisine over there!

Anyway, PappaRich Australia recently announced a one-day promotion for their signature nasi lemak. Sure, the AUD2 (RM6.62) price tag is a pretty good deal, but it's the accompanying photo that caught everyone's attention...

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Why on earth are they eating nasi lemak with CHOPSTICKS?!

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It'll take you like, five hours to finish that plate of nasi lemak with chopsticks, mate.

Tbh, we don't know whether to laugh or feel offended. Needless to say, PappaRich's comments section was inundated with Malaysians dragging the restaurant for the cultural boo-boo.

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Image via PappaRich Australia Facebook

Image via PappaRich Australia Facebook

"I like this picture but it's not Asian enough. Oh, I know... let's give them chopsticks!" - The art director, probably.

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Image via PappaRich Australia Facebook

However, some suggested that the "mistake" might have been done on purpose to generate engagement and attention for the ad

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Image via PappaRich Australia Facebook

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If so, it definitely worked in their favour because a lot of people showed up to that particular PappaRich branch for the nasi lemak promo

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Meanwhile, the original post has since been removed from PappaRich Australia's Facebook page.

What do you think - ignorant mistake, or planned marketing gimmick? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below!

Aside from PappaRich, these Malaysian food brands are also a big hit overseas:

                12 Malaysian Food Brands You Didn't Know Were Huge Overseas

From US to Papua New Guinea!

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Malaysia Dilapor Negara Asia Ketiga Paling Ramai Ada 'Sugar Daddy'. Tak Sangka!

Malaysia dengan 42,500 sugar daddy berada di kedudukan ketiga dalam kalangan negara Asia di belakang Indonesia dengan 60,250 orang

Sementara itu, India pula mengungguli senarai 10 teratas di Asia dengan 338,000 atau 61% daripada jumlah keseluruhan 556,000 sugar daddy di negara itu menerusi laman sesawang temu janji terbesar di dunia iaitu SeekingArrangement.Menerusi laporan, syarikat itu memberitahu negara dengan kadar pendidikan tinggi terbukti lebih rentan terhadap aliran ini berikutan pelajar dibebani hutang.Dikatakan Malaysia mencatat hutang tertunggak pinjaman pelajar sebanyak RM39 bilion pada 2018.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Ramai wanita mencari lelaki lebih berusia atas pelbagai sebab

Bukan itu saja, keputusan yang sama turut dicatatkan di Korea Selatan dan Jepun dengan masing-masing mencatat 90% dan 76% dari segi keutamaan terhadap pendidikan tinggi.Menurut Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif SeekingArrangement Brandon Wade, beliau berkata jurang antara kaya dan miskin di Asia yang semakin melebar dalam dua dekad terakhir. Ini telah mendorong lebih banyak wanita mencari lelaki yang lebih tua atas pelbagai alasan.

"Pentas seperti SeekingArrangement membantu menghubungkan wanita muda dengan lelaki yang lebih kaya atau mewah""Mereka bukan sekadar menyelesaikan masalah kewangan wanita terbabit, malah menjadi mentor atau batu loncatan bagi masa depan lebih baik untuk 'sugar babies' berkenaan," katanya.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Beliau juga menambah bahawa ekonomi Asia yang berkembang pesat turut menarik banyak pelabur asing untuk melebarkan perniagaan mereka di rantau ini.Jadi tidak hairanlah mengapa Asia menjadi negara utama temu janji bagi sugar daddy dan sugar baby ini terutama dalam kalangan penduduk bandar.

Selepas Malaysia, Jepun berada di tempat keempat dengan 32,500 sugar daddy diikuti Hong Kong di tempat kelima (28,600), Taiwan (27,300), Vietnam (12,000), Korea Selatan (7,000), Sri Lanka (5,000) dan Kemboja (3,500).

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How A 25-Year-Old Coach Kept The 12 Thai Boys Strong While Trapped In The Cave

Ekapol Chantawong has been trapped in the Tham Luang cave with 12 boys from the football team he coaches since 23 June.
The 25-year-old was the only adult in the group.

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As of yesterday, 9 July, eight of the 13 trapped in the cave have been rescued and are reportedly in good health.Thai authorities confirmed that the third phase of the rescue mission began at 10.08am today, 10 July, with 19 divers on their way to rescue the four boys and the coach still inside the cave.

Rescue officials confirmed that when the group was discovered after a painstaking 10-day long search, Ekapol was one of the weakest among them

Ekapol Chanthawong (left) with the boys in the cave.
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According to News.com.au, Ekapol suffered from malnutrition after giving much of his share of the limited food and water to the boys.Soon after they were discovered last week, the boys and their coach were brought enough food to last four months.

The boys told rescuers that their coach taught them how to meditate to preserve their energy while they waited for help

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When the team was found by two British divers on 2 July, they were reportedly meditating."Look at how calm they were sitting there waiting. No one was crying or anything. It was astonishing," one of the boys' mothers told the AP, referring to a video released by the Thai Navy Seals.

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Ekapol, who lost his parents at 10 years old, trained as a Buddhist monk at a monastery in Mae Said, Thailand for a decade since he was 12 years old. Three years ago, he left the monastery to care for his sick grandmother and help train the newly established Moo Pa team.The 25-year-old's aunt said that, "He could meditate for up to an hour. It has definitely helped him and probably helps the boys to stay calm."

Before the rescue operations began, the group wrote letters to be delivered to their loved ones.
Ekapol sought forgiveness from the boys' parents in a letter addressed to them.

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"I promise I will care for the kids as best as possible. I want to say thank you for all the support and I want to apologise to the parents," he wrote, according to Fox News.In a joint letter to the coach, the parents told the 25-year-old not to blame himself. "We want you to be relieved. No father or mother is angry with you at all. Everyone understands and wants to encourage you," it read.

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"If he didn't go with them, what would have happened to my child?" said the mother of Pornchai Khamluang, one of the boys in the cave, in an interview with a Thai television network."When he comes out, we have to heal his heart," she added."To survive, they are all heroes, but the biggest hero is the coach. I'm sure he has done everything for all the kids in the cave," said Ekapol's friend, Auttaporn Khamheng, The Sydney Morning Herald reported.

On 10 July, the last five remaining in the cave were successfully rescued:

                All 13 Trapped In The Cave Have Been Safely Rescued In Thailand's "Mission Impossible"

19 divers assisted in the final rescue operation yesterday.

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The boys wrote encouraging notes to their families to keep their spirits high ahead of the rescue operations:

                "Please Don't Give Too Much Homework": Trapped Thai Boys Say In A Letter To Loved Ones

The boys and their football coach have been trapped in the cave since 23 June.

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A Private Hospital In KL Has Been Fined RM200,000 For Profiteering Off 3-Ply Masks

About a couple of weeks back, a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur charged a patient RM201.60 for 18 masks used by its nurses.
The hospital now has to pay RM200,000 fine for profiteering.

According to the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP), the private hospital was imposed with a compound of RM200,000 for selling three-ply face masks higher than its ceiling price.In a statement posted publicly, KPDNHEP said the compound for the offence the hospital committed under Section 11 of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.If the hospital fails to pay the RM200,000 compound within the specified time, it will be charged in court.

The issue came to light after a patient's father lodged a complaint

In the complaint, that has been seen by SAYS, the patient alleges that he was charged RM201.60 for 18 masks that were used by the hospital's staff while treating his four-year-old daughter.At RM201.60 for 18 three-ply masks, a single mask at the private hospital was charged at RM11.20, compared to the maximum price of RM1.50 per piece.The private hospital was overcharging by RM9.70 for each piece of the mask worn by its nurses to treat the complainant's daughter, who was admitted for COVID-19.In a statement issued last Friday, 15 May, KPDNHEP said that it was investigating the private hospital for profiteering. The ministry did not name the hospital in the statement that was posted publicly.According to the ministry's Enforcement director Iskandar Halim Sulaiman, they carried out checks that showed that the face masks were sold at a very high price of RM11.20 each."Several documents on the transaction, including the face masks, were confiscated," Iskandar said.

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According to the father, while masks are an essential item for the hospital's staff to wear, especially amidst the pandemic, the fact that it charged a patient for the items used by its staff was shameful

Meanwhile, in the statement posted today, 22 May, KPDNHEP said that the ministry is "serious about ensuring that face masks are available at a price that does not exceed the maximum allowed".

Read the previous story about the father's complaint on SAYS:

                A Private Hospital In KL Charged A Patient More Than RM200 For 18 Masks Worn By Its Nurses

The patient's father alleges that the nurses wore the masks while treating his daughter. At RM201.60 for 18 three-ply...

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On the other hand, prosecutors dropped money laundering charges worth RM1.25 billion linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal against Najib Razak's stepson citing a deal:

                Prosecutors Drop Charges Of Laundering RM1.25 Bil Of 1MDB Money Against Najib's Stepson

Riza Aziz reached a settlement with the Federal Government, allowing him a "conditional release" as he was given a di...

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MOH: Latest Patient To Die Of COVID-19 Attended A Religious Gathering In Indonesia

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah just announced that there are 170  new COVID-19 cases today, 7 April

During the press conference announcing the daily COVID-19 updates, he said that this brings the number of cases in Malaysia to a total of 3,963.

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Out of the infected total, the Ministry of Health (MOH) found that 69 are sporadic cases with no links to existing clusters

After 8,000 people were screened for influenza-like ilness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI), the ministry discovered that most positive cases were linked to previous clusters.

MOH also urged for health officials to wear personal protective equipment (PPE) when screening and treating patients with SARI.

#COVID19Malaysia Terdapat 69 kes sporadik setakat ini yang tidak diketahui dari mana punca jangkitan.Kes sporadik itu selepas lebih 8,000 disaring berdasarkan ILI dan SARI.Kebanyakan kes positif hasil ILI/SARI ada kaitan dgn kluster lain selepas siasatan lanjut.— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 7, 2020

Meanwhile, 80  people have fully recovered within the past day.
MOH has been recording a stable increase in the number of cured patients.

Dr Noor Hisham also added that 1,321 patients have been discharged from hospitals since the disease was first identified in the nation.

The latest patient to die of coronavirus in Malaysia was a 71-year-old man in Johor

According to MOH, he had previously attended a religious gathering in Sulawesi, Indonesia.

There are currently 92 patients receiving treatment in Intensive Care Units, with 50 of them requiring breathing assistance.

#COVID19Malaysia Satu kes kematian baharu menjadikan 63 kematian setakat ini. pic.twitter.com/n8wofZe8GY— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 7, 2020

Remember to #JustStayAtHome. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:


A 35-Year-Old Man Was Shot Three Times As He Exited A Convenience Store In PJ

A 35-year-old man was shot three times by an unidentified gunman at Persiaran Tropicana, Petaling Jaya yesterday, October 15

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According to New Straits Times, the man had just exited a convenience store after buying cigarettes when the incident occurred around 4.50pm."The victim was shot three times as he exited the store," said Petaling Jaya district police chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zani Che Din.

The victim managed to survive the shooting and is reported to be in a stable condition

The victim was alone during the incident, but was brought to the hospital by a friend who came by later."The 35-year-old victim sustained injuries to his abdomen and the police believe the suspect fired three shots at the victim," Zani told Bernama.He also told reporters that the victim's statement is being recorded.

Authorities believe more than one suspect is involved in the shooting

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Zani told The Star that the gunman was described as "fair skinned, around five feet seven inches tall, and dressed in white and black".The gunman had fled the scene in a white car right after the shooting, which leads police to believe that he had an accomplice waiting for him.The case is being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code for attempted murder.If any members of the public has information on the incident, please contact the nearest police station immediately or the Petaling Jaya District Police Headquarters at 03-79662222.


You Won't Believe What You're About To See In These Photos. But They Are Real, Very Real.

1. There is a horned owl in this image

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2. These two images has a Uroplatus Geckos in them

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3. There's a Willow Ptarmigan in this image. It's a bird in the grouse subfamily Tetraoninae of the pheasant family Phasianidae

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4. This image has Leaf Toads hidden in it

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5. Can you spot the Common Baron Caterpillar in this image?

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6. There's a Seahorse in this image

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7. Do you spot a Desert Spider here?

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8. Moss-mimicking caterpillar of Adelpha Serpa Selerio

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9. This is no branch of a tree, but actually a Stick Insect

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10. There's a Frog in this image. Can you see it?

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11. How about this brilliantly camouflaged Owl?

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12. Tropidoderus Childrenii  demonstrating its prodigious ability to camouflage amongst the eucalypt leaves

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13. Leaf-Tailed Gecko, the masters of disguise

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14. Bat-faced Toad hides among dead leaves in Amacayacu National Park

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15. There's a Great Potoo hiding in this tree in Brazil

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16. Snow Leopard looking for prey in the Himalayas. Can you really spot him?

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17. This Katydid perfectly blends into foliage in Costa Rica

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18. Stone Flounder camouflages himself on the ocean floor

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19. Well, it's not too hard to spot this Giraffe in this image, is it?

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20. Okay, maybe this hedgehog needs to do a little camouflaging homework, but he definitely still wins in the “cute” category

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Air Selangor: Water Supply In Klang Valley To Be Fully Restored By Friday

In regards to the recent water cuts, Air Selangor has announced that water supply in the Klang Valley will be fully restored by 9 October

During a press conference, chief executive officer Suhaimi Kamaralzaman said that the water supply will be fully restored in three stages according to groups, starting from 6pm tomorrow.

"By midnight tonight, users will start to see water trickling in," he said.

Suhaimi noted that the public can access updates and see the water restoration schedule on the Air Selangor website, mobile application, as well as social media accounts.

He also explained that the water treatment plant in Sungai Semenyih has resumed operations today, 6 October

The Star reported that as of yesterday, authorities were still probing the source of pollution which disrupted the operations of the Sungai Semenyih water treatment plant.They are currently investigating whether the contamination originated from Sg Batang Benar in Negeri Sembilan.In total, 309,687 Air Selangor account users in the Klang Valley were affected by the water cuts.

Watch the Air Selangor press conference here:

A total of 273 areas have been affected by the unscheduled water disruption:

                Over 300,000 Residents In The Klang Valley Affected By Water Cut Due To River Pollution

No word on when the water supply will resume to normal.

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First of Its Kind... A Robotic Leg That is Controlled by Thoughts

A mind-controlled robot leg has passed its test phase and will be available to more than one million leg amputee Americans

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Researchers have developed the world's first mind-controlled bionic leg - an innovation that could mean significant improvements in the lives of the estimated 1 million Americans with leg amputations. Previously, only thought-controlled bionic arms were available to amputees.

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The new system, developed by scientists at the Rehabilitation Institute of Chicago (RIC), uses neural signals and a specially designed computer program to safely control the limb.

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The case study regarding the invention focuses on Zac Vawter, an amputee who underwent a surgery pioneered by RIC and Northwestern University in 2009 designed to redirect nerves from damaged muscle in the patient's amputated limb to muscle located above the knee.

        natureworldnews.com

Zac Vawter, who lost his leg below the knee after a motorcycle accident, is the first amputee with a thought-controlled bionic leg

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The prosthetic leg is able to move almost like a real leg as it is attached to the nerves of the wearer

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Called muscle reinnervation surgery, the procedure made it so whenever the redirected nerves instruct the muscles to contract, this message is received in the form of tiny electrical signals by a sensor on Vawter's leg.

        discovery.com

These signals are then decoded and sent in the form of a command to the robotic leg.

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Levi Hargrove, the lead scientist behind the research, said:

"This new bionic leg features incredibly intelligent engineering," Levi Hargrove, the lead scientist behind the research, said in a statement.

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"It learns and performs activities unprecedented for any leg amputee, including seamless transitions between sitting, walking, ascending and descending stairs and ramps and repositioning the leg while seated."

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Last November, Zac Vawter climbed 103 flights of stairs in Chicago's Willis Tower

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How it works

When a person thinks about moving their lower limb, a signal from the brain is sent down the spinal cord and through nerves to muscles in the leg, Hargrove said.

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But when an amputation occurs, nerve signals that would have gone to the knee or ankle, for instance, aren't able to deliver their message to muscle.

        latimes.com

To overcome this problem, the researchers first performed a surgery on Vawter to redirect his nerve signals, so that signals that would have gone to the lower leg instead go to the healthy hamstring muscle, in the top part of his leg.

        time.com

ALSO READ: Man's arm controlled by an iPhone

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This PKR Youth Leader Has A Very Funny Way Of Explaining Why He Owns A "Castle"

It was an unusual day for Red Shirts leader Datuk Seri Jamal Yunos yesterday, 15 November, when he acted as a tour leader for the members of the media

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He took a few journalists and photographers with him on a helicopter ride for an aerial view of  a castle-like property, located at Jalan Pinang near Kampung Melayu, Ampang. The two-and-half storey bungalow belongs to Ampang PKR Youth leader Datuk Adam Rosly.

The Sungai Besar UMNO chief claims that Adam, a 28-year-old youth with a 'Datuk', owns the house and a fleet of expensive cars

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"We are questioning his success before he became PKR Ampang Youth head and after he got that position," Jamal reportedly said.He added that he was only informed that Adam is only an SPM leaver there is no additional information about who Adam is and what he is working as.

Meanwhile, Ampang UMNO division chief Datuk Ismail Kijo, who was also present during the media tour, has urged MACC to probe Adam on his source of wealth

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Ismail has filed a report with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) yesterday, 15 November, and said that he would also lodge a report with the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) to look into Adam's case."I have submitted the related evidence including pictures of the bungalow and luxury cars including an Audi, a Toyota Vellfire, a Mercedes-Benz and a BMW," he told reporters at the MACC headquarters.NST reported Ismail as saying that Adam had only worked for PKR Wanita chief Zuraida Kamaruddin for the past three years, disputing claims that he comes from a wealthy family who own many businesses.

Responding to the matter, Adam said that it's not a strange thing to see wealthy Malaysians with titles nowadays

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"Why at 28, I'm rich? Many Malaysians know a lot of young people who are rich and many have received the 'Datuk' title." "I would like to say that I got my 'Datuk' title same like Jamal. If he wants to dispute my title, then he (Jamal) also got his Datuk and Datuk Seri titles this year," he was quoted as saying by Free Malaysia Today.He went on to explain that he has made his wealth through various businesses that he inherited from his family, The Star reported. "Not everyone who is rich made their money from political funding. If I had done so, I would not be openly building such a home in an area like this," he said.

He also disputed claims that he bought the house for RM7 million

According to media reports, Adam said that he had bid for the previously abandoned property for RM1 million in a bank auction."I retained the house design. I did not renovate it so that I could live in Disneyland," he was quoted as saying by Malaysiakini."A house in Ampang costing RM1 million is very cheap. It would be a waste not to buy a house with such a good design, and yet I am being slandered," he claimed.

On the other hand, Ampang MP Zuraida Kamaruddin has questioned why Jamal is allowed to use a helicopter to spy on a private property

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The PKR lawmaker queried how Jamal had gotten an approval for his trip despite the short notice, asking if there was any "backyard dealing which allowed him to get approval within 24 hours".She also wanted to know who funded the trip since travelling on a helicopter is "a lifestyle of the elites".

She also demanded to know the application procedures and the details required in the application forms before a civilian is allowed to charter or board commercial helicopters."How did he get approval to take this helicopter this afternoon to do something that is silly and non-beneficial?" the Ampang MP asked in a press conference yesterday, 15 November.

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Malaysia Has Fully Vaccinated Over 77% Of Its Adult Population

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A total of 18,135,561 people in the country have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 as of Friday, 17 September, according to the Special Committee for Ensuring Access to COVID-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV)

The numbers make up 77.5% of the adult population that has been given both jabs of the vaccine.Meanwhile, 21,861,904 (92.9%) adults have received at least one jab, JKJAV shared.

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It also said that nearly 40 million doses of the vaccine has been given

The total number of doses dispensed under the National COVID-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) is 39,923,416 as of yesterday.On the daily vaccination rate, JKJAV said that 238,002 doses of the vaccine were dispensed yesterday.

Remember to limit your movement and keep practising physical distancing. Find out the latest COVID-19 updates on the Ministry of Health's COVIDNOW website.

Meanwhile, there are still 30,000 civil servants who have yet to register:

                30,000 Civil Servants Have Yet To Register For The COVID-19 Vaccine

CUEPACS president Adnan Mat said that civil servants as implementers of government policies should show good examples...

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“Apa Itu Doa?” - Pemandu Grab Yang Disangka Orang Jahat, Beri Tazkirah ‘Deep’ Tentang Doa

Setiap manusia yang Allah SWT cipta sentiasa akan diberi musibah, ujian atau masalah hidup di dunia yang sementara ini

Oleh itu apabila kita menghadapi sebarang musibah atau ujian, kita diharuskan untuk berdoa agar sentiasa diberikan kekuatan dan kesabaran dalam mengharungi pancaroba hidup ini.Doa itu sahaja merupakan satu ibadah. Dalam hadis riwayat Al-Turmudzî diterangkan: "Barangsiapa dibukakan pintu doa untuknya, bererti telah dibukakan pula untuknya segala pintu rahmat. Dan tidak dimohonkan kepada Allah, yang lebih disukai-Nya selain daripada dimohonkan 'afiyah. Doa itu memberi manfaat terhadap yang telah diturunkan dan yang belum diturunkan. Dan tak ada yang dapat menangkis ketetapan Tuhan, kecuali Doa. Sebab itu berdoa kamu sekalian." (HR. Al-Turmudzî).

Seorang pengguna Twitter @faiqah_nasuha telah berkongsikan satu thread menceritakan tentang perbualannya dengan seorang pemandu Grab tentang doa

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Perkongsian yang mendapat lebih 16 ribu retweets itu benar-benar menginsafi kita sebagai manusia yang kadang-kadang terus menghukum tanpa memahami sesuatu perkara itu terlebih dahulu.Baca perkongsian tersebut di bawah:

Naik grab seorang-seorang malam-malam, cuak dah bila tengok driver lelaki, tapi acah kental masuk kereta, tengok dia pakai hoodie diam je takuuut tapi end up...

Dia diam je kejap. So kita pun diam lah kan. Tak lama lepas itu dia bersuara, "Abang nak bagi adik satu soalan, boleh? Kalau adik dapat jawab, abang belanja Grab adik ini, kalau tak, takpe, adik takkan rugi kalau salah. Nak try?" Aku cam "Errr, apa soalannya?"Dia pun tanya, "Okay soalannya, apa itu doa?" Diam kejap aku hahaha. Macam-macam aku jawab, doa itu senjata mukmin, dia balas, "Tapi non-muslim pun berdoa?". Aku pun ye gak eh aku pun cakap lah, doa itu satu pengharapan dari manusia, nak mohon sesuatu kepada Penciptanya secara umumnya.

Lepas itu dia jawab, "Jawapan adik tak salah, cuma kurang tepat." Aku cam errrr.. alang alang dah nak sampai tempat yang ditujukan, aku tanya la dia, apa jawapannya? Dia jawab...

"Adik, bagi abang, doa itu adalah pandangan Allah pada kita. Allah sentiasa tahu apa yang akan kita hadapi contohnya adik ditimpa ujian, Allah tahu je semua itu sebab Allah kan Maha Mengetahui, tapi kenapa Dia still berfirman banyak kali dalam Al-Quran suruh kita doa?""Sebab, saat kita berdoa itu, saat itu lah kita paling dekat dengan Dia. Saat itu Dia pandang kita je. Dia pandang kita betul-betul. Hanya kita dengan Dia je. Haa macam itu. Sebab itu, kalau resah, kalau ditimpa masalah, secara fitrahnya pun manusia akan berdoa.""Bukan untuk dimakbulkan sebenarnya, tapi untuk didengari. Adik, adik ingat tau, manusia memang suka menghukum. Apapun masalah kita, apapun yang kita hadapi, manusia takkan pernah faham. Manusia sekarang bersifat menghukum. Sedangkan Allah pun tak judge kita macam itu.""Dia still dengar doa kita, Dia still bagi kita peluang bernafas, peluang hidup, beri rezeki dalam pelbagai bentuk, walau hakikatnya Dia yang paling tahu apa dosa yang kita dah buat, tapi Dia tak hukum kita terus seperti manusia menghukum kita.""Jadi adik, abang nak pesan kat sini, apapun yang adik hadapi, doa. Doa dan terus berdoa. Dia yang paling memahami. Dia yang takkan pernah judge adik, akan terima taubat adik, akan sentiasa maafkan adik. Dia, hanya Dia."

Aku masa itu macam ya Allah, macam tepat je Engkau hantarkan abang ini untuk beri aku nasihat, beri aku semangat balik time-time aku rasa aku seorang je kat dunia ini. Huhu. Sebak weh dengar suara lembut abang itu tadi.

Dia siap cakap, "Ha, adik rugi sebab jawab salah, tak dapat lah abang belanja Grab hari ini, tapi adik tetap tak rugi satu benda." Aku terus jawab, "Ya, saya dapat ilmu. Saya dapat nasihat. Yang sangat bermanfaat. Lagi untung dari duit Grab ini. Terima kasih."Abang itu senyum je pastu angguk. Sampai itu aku cakap terima kasih kat dia, dia bagi salam kat aku. Lembutnya suara dia. Mula-mula naik Grab itu tadi seram sebab yalah seorang-seorang kan naik Grab malam-malam ini, driver lelaki pulak itu. Tapi tadi, Allahu...Alhamdulillah, terima kasih ya Allah, banyak pengajaran yang aku dapat dan yang boleh aku share pada semua yang baca ini jugak. 1. Allah tak pernah berkira dengan kita. Apapun khilaf yang pernah kita buat, Dia tak putus menerima kita di saat kita memerlukan Dia.2. Manusia memang sifatnya menghukum. Tapi Allah tak. Jadi apapun ujian kita, doa kepadaNya. Mengadu kat Dia. Luahkan kat Dia. Manusia, ada yang benar-benar ikhlas mendengar, memahami dan sudi untuk bantu kita.

Tapi manusia ada juga yang mendengar tapi menghukum, mendengar tetapi tidak memahami, kadang itu tak dengar pun.

Siapa kita nak sedih kalau jadi macam itu, sebab manusia memang pelbagai ragam, pelbagai hati budi. Kita pun sama.Tapi Allah tak. Dia sudi, sudi dengar semuanya. Jadi, teruskanlah berdoa. Bergantung harap padaNya, nescaya hidup kita akan dipermudahkan, dunia akhirat inshaaAllah.

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Check Out These Homegrown Brands That Sell Batik Items With A Modern Twist

1. Nyonya Kain

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Nyonya Kain sells a variety of batik products including kaftan blouses, pareos, lanyards, bags, men's shirts, and headbands, among others. There's almost something for everyone!One reviewer notes that its batik pareos are soft, super comfortable, and look fancy enough to wear for a wedding!Facebook | Instagram

2. betterthanblouses

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Speaking of unconventional designs, betterthanblouses nails this perfectly with its cropped tops made out of batik cloth. And they are so pretty! Pair it with a skirt or high-waisted pants and you'll be sure to have people asking where you got it from.They have cropped blouses, regular-sized sleeveless blouses, dresses, and skirts.Facebook | Instagram | Website

3. The Gentlemen's Bar

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Got a wedding to attend soon but don't wanna look too typical? This Malaysian company sells batik bowties, pocket squares, and ties that can add a subtle touch to your regular attire.You can also consider them for you and your groomsmen for your own wedding!Facebook | Instagram

4. Gérson Batik

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Looking for something tailor-made just for you? Gérson Batik can customise everything from blouses to dresses and tops. Facebook | Instagram

5. Saarat

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If you're looking for something comfortable to wear this Raya, Saarat has great options - can eat till your heart's content without sucking in. :pTheir batik outfits don't just look great, they're also easy to throw on and head out the door. Effortlessly fashionable! The company also has batik items for the home. Facebook | Instagram

6. Sridewi.batik

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Get heads turning by strutting in one of these batik numbers made by Sridewi.batik.Established in September 2019, this Malaysian company has batik skirts from size XS to XL.You can check out their Instagram.

7. Brava Batik

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Brava Batik brings a modern twist to the traditional batik style with dresses that are easy to slip into. Ideal for any meeting or formal event!Facebook | Instagram

8. ChealC

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Previously known as SarongbyCM, this homegrown brand makes unique women's wear out of batik.Wear it loose or tucked into a pair of jeans and you're good to go! You can check out their Instagram.

9. JAF Handmade Collections

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Hair scrunchies, bags, and pouches are just some of the batik items you can find made by this Sabah-based company.Their tote bags are not just useful to carry your daily items in but can double-up as a grocery bag too!Facebook | Instagram

10. Mybookbudz

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Here's something for every book lover! Mybookbudz sews batik book sleeves that can protect hardbacks, paperbacks, and Kindles. For those who love travelling, they also handmake passport-sized sleeves.You can check out their Facebook page.

11. The Sarong

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If you can't think of what to buy for your man, brother, or dad, consider a sophisticated batik shirt by The Sarong Malaysia. They come in many different colours and are great for almost any occasion!Facebook | Instagram

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15 Johorean Dishes You Should Try Before You Die

1. Laksa Johor

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Unlike other laksa types, Laksa Johor uses spaghetti instead of noodles or bihun. The curry-like gravy is thick, almost resembling a paste, and is made of ground fish (ikan parang or ikan tenggiri), coconut milk, dried shrimps, asam gelugur as well as a blend of herbs and spices including kerisik, lemongrass, and galangal. The dish is garnished with slices of onion, beansprouts, mint leaves, daun kesum (Vietnamese coriander), and julienned cucumber and white radish. Sambal belacan is usually placed on the side, with lime juice squeezed over it before eating.

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2. Cathay laksa

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Not to be confused with curry laksa, Johor's Cathay laksa consists of a broth based on stock made by boiling anchovies and soy bean, which is then cooked with chilli paste (made from Indian curry spices) and coconut milk. The broth is poured over rice vermicelli (bihun) and served with tofu, fried tofu skin, beansprouts, fish balls, and cockles.

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3. Lontong or Lodeh

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Lontong actually refers to compressed rice cake wrapped in a banana leaf cylinder, which are then cut into small pieces. It texture resembles that of ketupat or nasi himpit. The rice cakes are usually served with coconut milk-based soupd such as soto alongside some boiled egg and chilli paste.

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4. Mee rebus

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Johor's mee rebus heavily relies on its brownish gravy, which can make or break the dish. Thick and heavy (yet not starchy), it is savoury with a nutty nuance as well as slightly sweet and spicy from the curry spices. It is typically served over yellow noodles, with a dash of soy sauce and vinegar. You will also find the tulang version in Johor, which is unique to the state. It comes with a lamb shank bone, which one can suck savoury bone marrow from with a drinking straw!

Tulang version of Johorean mee rebus.
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5. Pontian wantan mee

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Unlike any other wantan mee you know, the sauce that comes with Pontian wantan mee is a blend of chilli sauce, oyster sauce, soy sauce, shallot oil, and tomato ketchup. The sauce is tossed with egg noodles, which takes on an orange-y hue after. The noodles are usually accompanied by wantan soup, which may have some fish balls in it.

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6. Kway teow kia

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Kway teow kia actually refers to the flat kway teow rice noodles which are served in an herbal soup cooked with braised pork innards. The dish is often served  together with braised pork belly, innards, as well as various parts of the pig such as skin, ears, blood curd, and tongue. You can also add braised duck, chicken feet, braised tofu, and braised eggs to your meal.

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7. "San lou" fried bee hoon

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Also known as chao da bee hoon (burnt rice vermicelli), san lou fried bee hoon is said to have been invented in Johor Bahru. It is often fried with shrimps, lean pork, eggs, and green vegetables and then presented flattened on a plate, with an outer caramelised and charred layer. While it may look dry at first glance, bee hoon within the charred layer is actually quite moist from the seafood broth is it fried in.

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8. Mee bandung

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Originating from Muar, mee bandung consists of yellow noodles served with a thick, flavourful broth made of chilli, onion, spices, shrimp paste, and dried shrimp. The dish is also accompanied with slices of meat, prawns, fish cakes, squid, and hard-boiled egg.

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9. Asam pedas

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Asam pedas is a sour stew - made of tamarind, chilli, daun kesum, and tomatoes - which is usually cooked with fish (mackerel) and okra.

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10. Otak-otak

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Although otak-otak can be found in other parts of Malaysia, the Muar version is highly sought after by foodies. Solidly-packed with fresh mackerel pieces, chilli, curry, spices, and coconut milk, otak-otak Muar is typically wrapped in banana leaves.Other versions of otak-otak in Johor are otak-otak gelang patah and otak-otak kempas.

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11. Telur pindang

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Due to its complicated cooking process (eggs are boiled for several days in an herbal broth until the eggshells turn dark brown), telur pindang is usually served only in wedding feasts instead of being eaten as an everyday dish. FACT: The eggs can last up to 2 weeks!

12. Pisang goreng (banana fritters) with sambal kicap dip

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Banana fritters with a spicy dip? Sounds odd, but Johoreans swear by sweet and spicy combo! Find out how to make your own sambal kicap here.

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13. Kacang pool

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Influenced by Arabian cuisine, kacang pool is a dish consisting of minced meat cooked with foul medames beans. The dish is topped off with onion slices, green bird-eye chillies, a squeeze of lime juice, and a sunny side up egg. It is usually eaten with slices of toasted bread.

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14. Kluang toasted buns

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A Kluang specialty, Kluang buns are actually grilled on charcoal before they are stuffed with real butter (not margerine) and homemade kaya.

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15. Murtabak cheese

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Murtabak cheese, a.k.a. chicken or beef murtabak stuffed with cheese, is a recent development in the Johor food scene. Significantly larger than your typical murtabak, these cheese variations can be found in food stalls in Johor Bahru, Larkin, Kluang, and Pontian.

What is your favourite Johorean dish and where is your favourite place to have it? Let us know in the comments below!


Are There Gender-Segregated Lines At The Airport Now? Here's What KLIA Says

Social media has been abuzz with news of a local blogger who claimed that the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) is implementing gender segregation on passengers

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Detailing the incident on her blog, Nicole Tan shared about her own experience when she was about to pass through the security check at the boarding gate to catch a Malindo Air flight to Bangkok, Thailand yesterday, 29 June."Population of Malaysian travellers now are subjected to queueing based on genders. Yes, just like in the Middle East," she wrote.Tan said that passengers on her flight were made to queue in two lines according to their respective genders. She also pointed out that one particular female passenger was asked to "move away from the line meant for male passengers".She noted that some people have suggested that this system is more efficient to carry out pat-down security checks on passengers. However, she argued that there were about three times more female passengers than male passengers for the particular flight and that the other line for male passengers was empty so the male officials "were just standing there being idle".

The issue immediately became a topic of discussion as netizens have divided views on the matter

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Some local netizens said that this could be a sign of how Malaysia is slowly becoming a 'Taliban nation'.  Others criticised KLIA and said that this would bring inconvenience for travellers and hoped that such system will not be implemented because it is inefficient.  Quite a number of people pointed out there could be several practical reasons for this, including a more seamless system to ensure that passengers are provided a screener of the same gender when the need for a pat-down check arises, and the absence or shortage of security officers on duty during this festive season.

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It was also highlighted that this practice is not unusual at other international airports in the world as more airport operators have opted to implement women-only security lanes that are expected to help cut queues in general.However, some contended that passengers should be allowed to queue at whichever line they want, but security officers can only pat-down passengers according to respective gender, rather than separating passengers into two different lines based on gender.

Meanwhile, some netizens have also come forward to say that they've shared a similar experience, although not all of them went through it at KLIA

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SAYS has reached out to Malaysia Airports for further clarification regarding the incident

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Malaysia Airports Holdings Berhad is the airport operator for the Kuala Lumpur International Airport, Penang International Airport, Kuching International Airport and Kota Kinabalu International Airport, amongst others. When contacted, Malaysia Airports has clarified that it certainly does not impose gender segregation on passengers. "Kindly be informed that we are checking on the matter mentioned as it is certainly not a policy that is practised in our airport," it said in an initial message to SAYS.Malaysia Airports did not provide any other comment, but said that a representative will get in touch with SAYS to provide more information on the matter soon.

Do you think introducing special lanes based on gender will help to create a better experience for passengers at airports? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.


MIC Leader Exposed As Sex Predator. Here's How Politicians Responded To The Scandal

An MIC branch leader is being accused of soliciting sex from young women after a recording of his telephone conversation with a woman, in which he promised to get her daughter a job in exchange for sex, went viral

According to Malaysiakini, the 56-year-old politician - who is also a Tamil school teacher - allegedly bragged that to the woman that he had helped a lot of girls who had just completed SPM to secure employment after sleeping with them.  The news portal reported that the eight-minute 49-second audio clip was circulated on WhatsApp and Facebook.

The unnamed man also allegedly told the mother that if her teenage daughter is not interested, he will drop the offer as "there are a lot of other girls waiting"

Screencap of the audio clip in a Facebook video.
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"Please tell me the timing and where, and how long the session can last. If she's not interested, please tell me, I will drop this offer, as there are a lot of other girls waiting," he said, as quoted by Malaysiakini. He also told the mother that it would be a one-off encounter. Once he'd successfully secured a job for her daughter, they would be strangers."Don't waste this wonderful opportunity," he added.

Though he initially denied the claims, the man has since admitted that he made the telephone call to the woman. He has also quit his post and is no longer a member of MIC.

According to The Sun Daily, Kuala Selangor deputy police chief DSP Asri Wahab confirmed that the police have received several police reports made against the man, including that of the woman, MIC members, former Kapar MP S. Manikavasagam, and PKR Waniter leader Mariana Abdullah, with the latter two urging police to arrest the teacher for investigation. DSP Asri said that investigations are still ongoing and that the police have yet to apprehend the man.

In the aftermath of the exposé, several politicians have said their piece about the case. Here's how key MIC leaders and other politicians responded to the scandal:

1. In a video leaked from a meeting with the man, Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports Datuk M. Saravanan said that he "actually did not want anyone to know about this"

Screencap from video of a meeting between the accused and Datuk M. Saravanan.
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"If I don't deal with this today, this issue would only get worse tomorrow. It's already viral on social media. I actually didn't want anyone to know about this," Saravanan was heard saying in a video that has gone viral on social media. According to Malaysiakini, the man was accompanied by his wife in the meeting with the minister and several MIC members at the party's headquarters.

2. Saravanan also urged the man to see a doctor for his "sickness" because the 56-year-old said "he had mental problems and did not realise what he was doing"

"You are sick. This is a sickness. Listen to me. The sickness may become worse, you know where it will lead? To peek at your own children when they are sleeping."A lot of people who rape their daughters, it's not because of sexual urges, but because of this sickness," Saravanan was quoted to have told the man in a video clip of the meeting. According to Malaysiakini, Saravanan revealed that the meeting took place at MIC headquarters' services centre in Kuala Lumpur.

3. MIC treasurer-general S. Vell Paari: "I want to make it crystal clear that resigning from the party is not a 'get out of jail' card for (the suspect)"

MIC treasurer-general Vell Paari (middle).
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"I have been informed that he had done this earlier, about three years ago, and was caught and assaulted. At that time, he promised to change his ways, but apparently, this never happened," Vell Paari said in a statement, as quoted by Malaysiakini."In my opinion, using your influence on a desperate victim for sex, with promises of opportunities, is also a form of rape, and should be punished accordingly," he added.

4. Vell Paari also called on MIC members to not get involved in the case and said that he will push for an internal investigation to determine whether there was a cover-up of the man's indecent behaviour

"We should let the police and the authorities do their job. It is not in our power to settle this issue between the victims' families and this man. We are neither the police, court or attorney-general.What he did was wrong and there is no compromise. This man must be dealt with the full force of the law,” he said, adding that MIC should focus on helping those who had fallen prey to the former branch leader.Expressing puzzlement that no one has come forward despite evidence that the sexual assaults have been happening for at least four years, Vell Paari also said that he will push for an internal investigation to determine if anyone knew about the man's sickening activities but chose to remain silent.

5. Denouncing the man's actions against women, Wanita MIC Chief Dato' Mohana Muniandy urged the police to stern action against him and for the Education Ministry to "immediately sack him from his post"

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In a statement e-mailed to the press, she wrote:"I would like to stress that Wanita MIC do not condone sexual harassment or mistreatment of women in any form. Victim after victim, year after year, settlement after settlement, many sexual predators got away with it. This is not OK and not to be tolerated. Police reports from different quarters are being lodged against this perpetrator. We strongly urge the police and relevant authorities to take stern action against Nadaraja. Also, Ministry of Education should immediately sack him from his post.No matter how willing or provocative a minor was, an adult, mature man should never give in to such taunts and should immediately walk away. Do not give excuses such as drunk or temporary insanity to escape from punishment.  Men should understand that when they participate in sexual offences involving minors, they are actually committing a crime against their own mothers, their own family members and just womanhood in general.  Respect women for the right reasons."

6. Deputy Education Minister P. Kamalanathan confirmed that the 56-year-old teacher has been transferred out of the Tamil school he was teaching in

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According to Kamalanathan, the man is currently assigned to desk duty at the Education Department pending investigation into the accusations against him.

7. In light of several police reports that have been made against the man, Kapar MP G. Manivannan urged police to investigate the man for attempted rape and abuse of power

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"The police should probe the cases under the provision of rape, attempted rape and abuse of power because the case involved students," Malaysiakini quoted Manivannan as saying at Dewan Rakyat today. He also questioned why the police have yet to take action against the man as well as Datuk M. Saravanan's explanation that the man is mentally-ill. "Who is he to conduct an investigation? Since when has he become a psychologist and investigation officer?" he asked.

8. Klang MP Charles Santiago said that the government should introduce mandatory pre-employment screening for jobs that involve children and minors

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"It's frightening that he has been off the radar for this long, despite boasting having indulged in such liaisons over the last four years. It's therefore pertinent to make a pre-employment screening and police checks mandatory for teachers, volunteers and others who work with children or have access to them.The government must also look into a sex offenders registry and ensure that sexual predators and paedophiles have access to mental health counselling," he said, as quoted by New Straits Times.


34-Year-Old Man Bites KL Cop's Finger After Threatening To Throw Acid At Him

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A police officer lost the tip of his ring finger after a man broke into the guard post at the Sungai Besi police station in Kuala Lumpur on Monday, 17 April

Cheras district police chief ACP Zam Halim Jamaluddin said that the incident took place around 10.15pm, when the victim was on duty with a colleague in front of the guard post.Zam was quoted saying that the suspect screamed he wanted to throw acid at them before spraying water at one of the officer's face and body, and barging into the police station.He added that the suspect threw a canned drink at a glass wall of the guard post, causing it to shatter.

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Then, the 40-year-old policeman, along with two of his colleagues, attempted to apprehend the suspect

According to Bernama, during the ruckus, the suspect bit off the tip of the officer's ring finger."The suspect was later successfully arrested and he also sustained some minor injuries," explained Zam.

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Investigations revealed that the suspect has a prior criminal record with one case of fraud

Zam told Kosmo! that the suspect had received psychiatric treatment back in 2020 but did not possess any treatment card."Urine tests showed he was positive for amphetamine and methamphetamine," he added.Currently, the case is being investigated under Section 325/427 of the Penal Code and Section 90 of the Police Act 1967.The suspect is under remand until 21 April.


Christchurch Terrorist Who Killed 51 Muslims Sentenced To Life In Prison Without Parole

29-year-old Australian Brenton Tarrant, who shot dead 51 Muslims at two mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch in March last year, was sentenced to life in prison without parole today, 27 August

Christchurch High Court Justice Cameron Mander imposed New Zealand's first sentence of life without parole on Tarrant, making him the first person in the country's history to receive this sentence.The sentencing means that the 29-year-old will spend the rest of his life behind bars.Justice Mander reportedly said that Tarrant showed cruelty and callous indifference in carrying out his ideologically driven crimes and that he appeared entirely self-absorbed, and neither contrite nor ashamed."Your crimes are so wicked that even if you are detained until you die, it would not exhaust the requirements of punishment and denunciation," Justice Mander said in his sentencing remarks."You are not only a murderer but a terrorist. You sought to essentially attack New Zealand's way of life," he said, adding that Tarrant "deliberately killed a three-year-old infant as he clung to the leg of his father".

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"While the grieving and wounded watched with a mix of anger, defiance, and relief, Tarrant, an Australian with thinning hair and inscrutable eyes, was hauled away to face the certainty of dying behind bars," The New York Times described, noting that he was given New Zealand's most severe punishment.

Prior to the sentencing, the white supremacist pleaded guilty

He pleaded guilty to 51 counts of murder, 40 counts of attempted murder, and one count of committing a terrorist act after he gunned down Muslim worshipers during Friday prayers.While he was given a chance to defend himself on the fourth day of his sentencing hearing in the Christchurch High Court, Tarrant waived his right to make any sentencing submissions.He, however, instructed a standby lawyer to tell the court that he did not oppose a sentence of life without parole and showed no emotion as the sentence was handed down, reported ABC News.

The victims of the Christchurch massacre.
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Sara Qasem, who lost her father in the attacks, gave a victim impact statement on Wednesday, in which she described her father as a "hero"

Sara told Tarrant not to forget her father's name: Abdelfattah Qasem.As she described her father, some of the survivors in the room were brought to tears.

			I want to hear my dad's voice, my baba's voice.
        Sara

Meanwhile, Abdul Aziz Wahabzadah, who fought off Tarrant with a credit card machine and saved many lives, described him as "coward" and told him to "never forget these two eyes you ran from"

During his impact statement, Abdul, an Afghan refugee, stood in court to challenge the 29-year-old terrorist again, saying he must remember his face as "the one who chased you out" and told him that he "should thank God on that day that I didn't catch you. This government would save a lot of money".He also told Tarrant that his idea to breed hate between religions has failed."Everybody got together on that day as one brother," he said, adding that while he felt sorry for his family, he felt nothing for the terrorist who should "never forget these two eyes you ran from".

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According to The New Zealand Herald, as Abdul was about to leave the courtroom, Justice Mander stopped him to say that, "Before you go, I've seen the video and I want to acknowledge what courage."It prompted a spontaneous round of applause in the public gallery.


This Awesome Cafe In Cyberjaya Lets You Play Board Games With Your Pals Over Some Coffee

Grab your friends, ladies and gentlemen. It's time to up your cafe hopping game with actual games!

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We Play Games is a cafe in Cyberjaya that lets you play fun board games while you enjoy your meal or cup of coffee

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Hidden in the lush greens of Tamarind Square, this cozy cafe is just waiting for you and your friends to head on over right this minute.

The space is large and welcoming so you might just find yourself spending an entire day there. Besides that, the seating arrangement is meant for groups of different sizes so don't be shy to bring along your friend, your friend's friend, your uncle, your grandmother, and your neighbour's second nephew twice removed. :P

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Customers are spoiled for choice with over 300 different board games to choose from

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They have everything from classic family-friendly titles to complex strategy games that will require you to really rack your brain.

And there's also an attractive food menu with a variety of pastries, desserts, and pasta

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Their signature dishes are the Creamy Salted Egg Pasta and Hearty Salted Egg Lava Croissant.They also offer eight different set meal options that consist of a plate of pasta and one free drink starting from RM17.If you'd like, you can even add an extra RM7 for dessert of the day.

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Play any game for as long as you like for only RM28 per person

Here are their board game rates:

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To enjoy some extra perks, make sure you sign up for their free membership

As a member, 10% of your purchases will be converted into store credit - which can then be used to pay for your next gaming session!

Aside from that, there is an ongoing promotion where if you order something from their set meal menu along with a drink, you get to play a game for free.

Looking for a good deal? Try a game from our ala carte menu for only RM20!! Or treat yourself to lunch or dinner and play a game free of charge!! pic.twitter.com/m5sqAUQgyX— WePlayGames.Co (@WePlayGamesMY) November 22, 2019

There is also a selection of board games for sale on their website. With every purchase, you can get up to 20% store credit!

Time to get your game on!

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Address:D2-04-16, Tamarind Square Cyberjaya, Persiaran Multimedia, 63000 Cyberjaya, Selangor.Opening hours:Daily (12pm - 1am)

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The cafe is located right above Malaysia's first 24-hour bookstore:

                Malaysia's First 24-Hour Bookstore Is Now Open And It's The Biggest One Ever

It's a 37,000 square feet store!

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Enjoy Free Yoga Sessions And Healthy Breakfast Every Weekend This Month At Tropicana Aman

This Spotlight is sponsored by Tropicana Corporation Berhad.

Put your hand up if you'd like to join yoga classes for free!

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Good news budding yogis, Tropicana Aman is hosting free yoga classes all this month in Kota Kemuning. All you have to do is bring your own mat!

Practice your pranayama, perfect your 'downward dog,' and om your way to peace of mind and a healthy body.

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The yoga sessions are happening twice a day on weekends this March.

Take note of the event dates so you don't miss out:

Date: 10-11 March, 17-18 March, 24-25 MarchTime: 8.30am-9.30am & 10am-11amVenue: Tropicana Aman Property Gallery, No 2, Persiaran Aman Perdana 3, Bandar Tropicana Aman, 42500 Telok Panglima Garang, Selangor Click here to view the location on Google Maps :)Register for your free class now!

Tropicana Aman is a vibrant and unique mixed township development that emphasises on a healthy lifestyle through green, sustainable architecture

The new township is located in Kota Kemuning and spans 863 acres and comprises of landed, serviced, and commercial residences. There is also a commercial precinct, schools, a Recreational Hub, and a community centre.

Jog or ride your bike along the water's edge on this 7km path in Central Park.
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It also has awesome features that include:A beautifully landscaped 85-acre Central ParkA 7km vehicle-free bike trail and jogging path along the water's edgeAmenities and facilities that are within walking distanceAnd is accessible via major highways

Shop, dine, and more at the commercial precinct in Tropicana Aman
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The Recreational Hub spans five acres and includes great facilities that you can enjoy within the community. Tenby International School will also be opening at Tropicana Aman, providing your children with world-class education.

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Also, don't miss the opportunity to view the Tropicana Urban Homes Aman 1 show unit

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The new collection of modern apartments include two types of units available - 870 sf and 1,000 sf. Prices start from RM338,000.

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The 3-bedroom, 2-bathroom apartments provide accessibility and convenience, with great amenities for you to enjoy.

Facilities at Aman 1 include a pool deck, swimming pool, wading pool, playground, and more

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Visit Tropicana Aman for a healthy living experience! Sign up for the free yoga sessions now :)

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Malaysia Has Recorded About 4 Suicide Cases A Day In The First 3 Months Of 2021

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Malaysia recorded 336 suicide cases in the first three months of the year alone, an average of about four cases a day

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah made the revelation by citing data from the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) yesterday, 29 June, reported Free Malaysia Today.In a statement, Noor Hisham said the figure for the suicide cases between January and March is more than half of the total reported cases in 2020.Based on police data, he said there were 631 suicide cases in 2020, an increase from 2019 which recorded 609 cases.

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In the first quarter of 2021, parts of the country were put under the Movement Control Order (MCO) — dubbed MCO 2.0 — beginning 13 January before the restriction expanded to more areas and eventually phased out by 3 March.However, the country is back under a total lockdown since 1 June.

The health-director general said the COVID-19 pandemic has a huge impact on individuals' mental health all over the world, and Malaysia is no exception

"Some individuals have a higher risk of suffering from mental health issues including depression, especially when under tremendous stress or when isolated from a support network of friends and family," The Star quoted him as saying.Noor Hisham warned that if the depression is not addressed or treated, the individual will have a risk of developing suicidal behaviour. He said the behavioral changes may include expressing a sense of hopelessness or feeling as if their presence was a burden to their family and talking about wanting to end their lives either verbally or in writing."Therefore, the public is urged to be more aware of family members and people around them who may display signs of depression that could lead to suicide," he continued.The country's top doctor said individuals displaying the symptoms must seek professional help immediately. He also advised others to help such individuals by communicating effectively and listening to their grievances with empathy and without being judgmental.

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Additionally, Noor Hisham stressed that media play an important role in ethical reporting on suicide

He also urged members of the public to respect the victim's family by not recording any videos or distributing photos on social media about the individual who died by suicide."Spreading such videos on social media might encourage individuals with risk to emulate and commit copycat suicides,” said Noor Hisham.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know is lonely, distressed, or having negative thoughts, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. BEFRIENDERS KL24-hourContact: +603-76272929Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter2. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook 3. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINEDaily (12pm - 12am)Contact: 1800-18-2327Email: [email protected]Facebook | InstagramFor a more thorough directory of resources, head over to the Malaysian Mental Health Association's website.


Chickaboo Beri Inspirasi Kepada 24 Syarikat Ini Untuk Hasilkan 'Brilliant Marketing'

1. Pos Malaysia Berhad

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Patutlah kelam kabut dia lari dekat Federal Highway tu. Rupanya dia kejar masa, dia takut kaunter Pejabat Pos nak tutup. Nasib sempat uollss!Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai perubahan waktu operasi kaunter di pejabat pos,Pos Line & cawangan Pos Laju sepanjang bulan Ramadan, sila ke:-Kaunter pejabat pos & Pos Line: http://bit.ly/214V2zxPos Laju: http://ow.ly/P0Tl300Wytk

2. Huawei Mobile MY

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Don’t let a great shot fly by!Moving targets are not a "bird-en" with the Huawei P9’s speedy, laser sharp autofocus.#RunOstrichRun #HuaweiP9 #TheNewChoice

3. BABA'S

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Demi kari, Lebuhraya Persekutuan sanggup Chickaboo rentasi. Cepat! jangan lambat. Nanti habis Serbuk Kari BABA’S.

4. Vivo Malaysia

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Life in the fast lane? Even Chickaboo - the now famous Klang Valley ostrich, thinks that way!! You'll definitely need the V3 or V3Max in a rapid evolving life, because it's FASTER THAN FASTER!! No more peekaboos after this!!P/S: In case some of you did not know, little Chickaboo has returned to its owner safely http://goo.gl/XJIK9z#vivomalaysia #vivotions #V3 #V3max #fasterthanfaster #chickaboo

5. Domino's Pizza Malaysia

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Patutlah Chickaboo lari cepat sangat, nak balik berbuka kut. 2 Pizza Deals piza sederhana baru RM27 je. Korang nak jugak tak? #runostrichrun #FederalHighway #Chickaboo http://bit.ly/2PD_PP1

6. Digi

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To all you guys rushing back home (especially those on the Federal Highway).We hope you get to your destination safely. Selamat berbuka!

7. The Beer Factory

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Chickaboo was rushing for happy hour!

8. Kilkenny Malaysia

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Because of your mad rush hour dash, every other excuse we make for being late sounds totally possible.Here's to you and Jeff Sandhu. Jeff, PM us your details and have a pint of Kilkenny on us! #ItsAleGood

9. Optical 88 Malaysia

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Did you manage to catch a glimpse of the running ostrich?!!If not, you should get your eye check at any nearest Optical 88!!#runningostrich #Chickaboo #federalhighway #ostrich #optical88my

10. Alcon Malaysia

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Here is a little fun fact about the adorable Chickaboo who amused KL-ites yesterday. One thing for sure we are glad she is back safely. ☺

11. Gajen Comics

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The economy is quite bad. Typo: *This is an ostrich.Photo snapshot credit - Jeff Sandhu

12. Spritzer+Fibre

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So... how's your traffic situation this morning? #TakeItEasyAnd we're glad Peekaboo/Chickaboo is safely rescued!

13. Cosas United

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Yup. The weekend is coming. Our luggage now has 8 wheels, it is as fast as Chickaboo. #ostrich #runostrichrun #marketing #speed

14. tripgroupé.com

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#ViralNow @ #Malaysia :-#Chickaboo a new celebrity from Malaysia a.k.a Naughty roadrunner. She is safe now!! Our daily updated deals will make u run like #Chickaboo. Register now @ www.tripgroupe.com#Tripgroupe #vacationstory #webintravel #LaunchingSoon

15. MGAG

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BREAK NECK NEWS: PROTON LAUNCHES NEW PROTON UNTAProton has launched the first generation 2016 Proton Unta for sale in Malaysia. It is available in two variants: 2.0JANTAN and 2.0BETINA, and prices start at RM10,000 and RM12,000 respectively.The launch of the new Proton Unta is in response to the Malaysian public’s demands for a more affordable and locally assembled option rather than a rebadge of international car brands.A Proton spokesman, Mr Tong Sam Pa said, “Proton hopes that the launch of Unta will reaffirm the confidence of Malaysians in Proton to deliver homegrown offerings that are practical, stylish and fuel-efficient.” He also added that this new model will finally address the issue of malfunctioning power windows as the national carmaker has completely remove windows altogether.The new Unta seats one or two very skinny passengers comfortably and boasts a top speed of over 70km/h. Currently there is only one colour option available: African Brown which is a great choice for drivers who do not wash their vehicles very often.Faster go and buy.

16. Chevrolet Malaysia

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Speeding past our 100,000th Facebook fan mark, we’d like to thank all our Chevrolet Malaysia fans for the constant loyal support!

17. Daisy Sehebat Chef

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Agak agak kalau korang teka.. apa jawapannya? #KuihApaNi #Daisy #runostrichrun #Chickaboo

18. Wonderlist Property

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Running to find a new house? Use Wonderlist Property!!

19. ezbuy Malaysia

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Ahhh our delivery team just as fast as the cutie Chickaboo, just like her run as fast as she can. All means to get your parcel speedy delivery on time and safety arrive your house ☺#RunOstrichRun #Chickaboo #ezbuy

20. J&Y Productions

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So who is faster?

21. Servis Hero

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Have you seen the fugitive Ostrich bolting down the Federal highway in KL today? We were alerted by a few users asking us to come to its rescue – but our Heroes haven’t spotted it yet, have you? #totherescue read more about it here: http://goo.gl/Zq4S8P

22. CIMB Malaysia

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Now we know what Chickaboo was running for! Pay only RM1 for selected items at participating restaurants using CIMB Bank Cards.Hurry, promo ends 15 August 2016! Full list of participating outlets here: http://bit.ly/CIMBRM1

23. CatchThatBus

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Kesian sesiapa yang macam si #Chickaboo kelam-kabut berlari nak cari tiket bas balik raya. Kan ada cara mudah? Gunalah CatchThatBus, pasti tak mencari lagi! #JanganTakBalik ya!

24. Pusat Pungutan Zakat

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"PPZ Pungut, Baitulmal MAIWP agih"Bersama kami menjayakan pengurusan zakat bersistematik demi memudahkan pembayar menunaikan zakat dan asnaf dapat disantuni dibela.===================================Burung unta adalah seekor burung yang dapat berlari dengan pantas. Ia dapat berlari dengan kelajuan melebihi 70 kilometer (45 batu) sejam. Tidak hairan boleh berlari laju lane sebelah kanan highway

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                The runaway ostrich's name is Chickaboo. Here's how it escaped!

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16-Year-Old Girl Succumbs To Rabies In Sarawak

Earlier this month, a 16-year-old girl succumbed to rabies at the Sarawak General Hospital (HUS), Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a statement today, 21 November

According to the Health DG, the 16-year-old girl is the sixth victim to die from the disease in Sarawak this year and is the 28th case since rabies outbreak was declared in the state on 31 July 2017."The teenager died at 3.45pm on 11 November, and was confirmed to be infected with the rabies virus following laboratory tests conducted by the Medical Research Institute (IMR) on 12 November," he said.

The teenager was admitted to HUS on 10 November

Prior to that, she had been suffering from fever for three days, Dr Noor Hisham said."She was admitted to HUS on 10 November after she had a fever for three days, felt weakness in the lower limbs, had aggressive tendencies as well as symptoms of aerophobia and hydrophobia."According to the World Health Organization, furious rabies results in signs of hyperactivity, excitable behaviour, hydrophobia (fear of water) and sometimes aerophobia (fear of drafts or of fresh air).

Investigations, however, found no history of dog or other animal bites

"She only had a scratch mark that had healed on the right leg but her family members could not give details about it," the Health DG said, adding that the victim kept four cats and a dog.And while all five of her pets are in a healthy state and have not shown any behaviour changes, they have also never been vaccinated, according to Dr Noor Hisham's statement.

Dr Noor Hisham said that deaths due to rabies infection are preventable and urged people to take the following measures:

- Wash the bitten part of the dog or other animal using running water and soap for 15 minutes to remove the effects of saliva- Seek immediate treatment at the nearest clinic or hospital if bitten by an aggressive pet or stray dog, even during the movement control phase of this COVID-19 pandemic- Make sure the pet dog has received an anti-rabies injection every year from the nearest animal clinic and avoid mixing it with dogs or wild animals- If a pet dog or cat is found to have changed behaviour such as being aggressive, seek immediate treatment at a veterinary clinic and report to the nearest Veterinary Services Department- Report to the Local Authority if there are stray dogs roaming the area, and- Always maintain a high level of personal hygiene such as the practice of washing hands properly using water and soap after touching a pet.

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He assured that MOH and the Sarawak Health Department would continue to monitor the rabies situation in the state

"It's important that Sarawakians give their cooperation by taking heed of advice from the authorities, to keep rabies under control in the state. Do not let pets roam or abandon them in public areas," he said.


Man Who Spit At A Grocery Store Staff For Asking Him To Follow CMCO SOP Fined RM3,000

A 47-year-old man from Taman Rasi Jaya, Ipoh has been fined RM3,000 for spitting at a grocery store employee on 30 November

The man, identified as M Gunalan, was fined at the Ipoh Magistrate's Court on Friday, 4 December after he pleaded guilty to uttering abusive words and spitting at Nor Asni Zilzawani Mohd Zahid.During the incident at 8.40pm on Monday, the store employee in Lahat Baru 2 had asked him to comply with the standard operating procedure (SOP) set under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).

The man was caught on video arguing and spitting at the staff

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Magistrate Noor Azreen Liana Mohd Darus found Gunalan guilty of committing the offence to insult under Section 509 of the Penal Code

According to Bernama, deputy public prosecutor Nur Asmaniza Mohammad had asked the court to impose an appropriate penalty on the accused because his actions disturbed inter-racial sensitivity.However, Gunalan's lawyer Robert S Gnanarajan asked for leniency, saying that the accused was no longer employed due to the COVID-19 pandemic and regretted his actions.Under the offence, he could have been jailed for five years.He, however, paid the fine of RM3,000 as imposed by the Magistrate's Court.

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"He Was Bullied Every Day" - Family Grieves Soldier Who Allegedly Died By Suicide At Camp

Army soldier Abdul Aziz Aznam was pronounced dead at the Sultanah Nora Ismail Hospital (HSNI) on Sunday, 6 September.
A week before that, he reportedly fell off his hostel building in Batu Pahat.

An unnamed source told New Straits Times that 20-year-old Abdul Aziz had run away from camp for about six months before returning on 28 August.The next day, he was reportedly in critical condition.The source told the daily, "The officer said Abdul Aziz was suffering from severe head and chest injuries. He was in critical condition and warded in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU)," they added.

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Prior to his death, the source claimed that Abdul Aziz endured abuse and assault every day while at camp.
He came home with wounds on his face and bruises all over his body.

According to Berita Harian, the wounds were caused by a metal wire brush and the bruises were from taking constant beatings and punches to the body.

Meanwhile, the victim's brother Mohamad Amirulnaim Aznam told Sinar Harian, "I noticed it since December last year. He kept saying that he couldn't handle staying there. He was bullied every day, but we thought it was a normal thing until my late brother decided to come home and stay here for over six months.""The whole time he was home, he seemed genuinely happy, and even helped my mother and other siblings with housework. So when he brought up the fact that he wanted to pull out from the army, we couldn't help but agree with the decision," he added.

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Abdul Aziz's brother also explained that he returned to camp on 28 August with hopes to sort out his resignation

"My mother and I sent him to the camp gates. Not even 24 hours after that, I received a call around 3am saying that my brother fell from the building," he said, as reported by Sinar Harian.He added, "My mother and I made our way to the hospital and during that moment, my brother's condition was so devastating. He was unconscious."

Mohamad Amirulnaim also noted that his brother joined the army in 2018 and had always wanted to become a soldier, following the footsteps of their late father who died two years ago.

"We have come to terms with the situation but we're a bit regretful because we sent him off in good health but this happened instead," he said.

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The family has filed a police report to identify the cause of death

According to New Straits Times, Batu Pahat deputy district police chief SUPT Muhammad Izzudin Rungai said the family's claims about the victim suffering from physical harm and bullying will be looked into.

Meanwhile, Defence Force Chief General Tan Sri Affendi Buang told Utusan that the Malaysian Armed Forces (MAF) is carrying out a thorough investigation before they can release any statements regarding the death.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of suicide, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. BEFRIENDERS KL24-hourContact: +603-76272929Skype: BefKL Skype 1Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter2. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | FacebookFor a more thorough directory of resources, head over to the Malaysian Mental Health Association's website.


[SHARE] Why We Should Sign To Save These Selangor Forest Reserves From Becoming A Highway

The Selangor state government has proposed to degazette 106.65 hectares of four forest reserves that form part of the Selangor State Park (Taman Warisan Negeri Selangor)

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A notice announcing this appeared in the New Straits Times Classified Section on 14 February 2014.

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In an advertisement posted in page 17 of the NST Classifieds (see attached file), the Selangor Forestry Department has announced a proposal to degazette 106.65 Hectares of forest reserve for the construction of the KLORR. In relation to this, the department has invited any person in Ulu Langat and Gombak having an interest to file their objections within 30 days of the notice. Most of the proposed area earmarked for de-gazettement is part of Taman Warisan Negeri Selangor.

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This degazettement is to enable the construction of a new road - The Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road (KLORR), also known as the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE)

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The Selangor Forestry Department has announced that 106.65 hectares (ha) of four forest reserves are proposed to be degazetted to make way for the Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road (KLORR), also known as the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE).

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EKVE HIghway Phase 1
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The EKVE forms the final section of the KL Outer Ring Road (KLORR) which currently comprises the LATAR Highway, Guthrie Corridor Expressway, ELITE Highway, South Klang Valley Expressway and SILK Expressway. Construction is expected to begin next year.

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By degazetting, the Ulu Langat Forest Reserve, Bukit Sungei Puteh Forest Reserve, Ampang Forest Reserve, and Ulu Gombak Forest Reserve will lose its legal "forest reserve" status

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This means 106.65 ha of forests that legally have the “forest reserve” status will lose its status. Some parts of these forests are within the Selangor State Park. Parts of the four forest reserves are the Ulu Langat Forest Reserve, Bukit Sungei Puteh Forest Reserve, Ampang Forest Reserve and Ulu Gombak Forest Reserve.

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Gazetted by the state in 2007, the Selangor State Park is the third largest park in Peninsular Malaysia

Gazetted By The State In 2007, The Selangor State Park Is The Third Largest Park In Peninsular Malaysia
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Taman Negeri Selangor, also known as the Selangor State Park, and also known as Taman Warisan Negeri Selangor. It is over 108,000 hectares in size, is the third largest park in Peninsular Malaysia. The 914.41 square kilometre park was gazetted in 2007 as a state park under the National Forestry Act Enactment 2005 of Selangor and is managed by the Forestry Department of Selangor.

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Biodiversity And Ecosystem: The SSP, the largest stretch of contiguous forest tract remaining in Selangor and the third largest park in Peninsular Malaysia, is an Environmentally Sensitive Area Rank 1. It forms part of Peninsular Malaysia’s Central Forest Spine and functions as the most important watershed for Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya. The gazettement as a State Park was to provide a higher level of protection status to the forests that are not only rich in biodiversity but provide crucial ecosystems services such as  water to a vast population of residents and businesses in the greater area.

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The KL Outer Ring Road will damage the Selangor State Park. It is important the park is continued to be preserved because:

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1. Water supply and water quality will be disrupted. The Ampang and Ulu Gombak forest reserves are important water catchment forests, supplying water to over 80,000 households in the Klang Valley.

The Selangor State Park is an important water catchment forest
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Water Resource: The Ampang and Ulu Gombak forest reserves serve as water catchment forests for major areas in the Klang Valley. The Ampang Intake plant supplies 19 million litres of potable water per day to 9,225 accounts in the Ampang area. The Ulu Gombak forest reserve is a catchment for the Klang Gates Dam. This dam reportedly supplies water to 80,000 households and business premises in the Klang Valley.

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Malaysia Nature Society’s (MNS) head of conservation, Balu Perumal, pointed out that two of the four forest reserves, Ampang and Ulu Gombak, form part of the Selangor State Park and are important water catchments for the Klang Valley. “This is part of the main range, Banjaran Titiwangsa, the catchment area for Selangor. “If they are going to disturb this area, it will definitely disrupt the water supply and quality,” he told The Malay Mail Online when contacted.

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It is ironic that the proposal to degazette crucial water catchment forests comes at a time when water shortages are being reported in different parts of the Klang Valley and water levels in the Klang Valley dams are reported as dangerously low.

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Further cementing their objection, the coalition says: “We can live with traffic jams until the public transportation system improves, but we cannot live without water. “We, therefore, strongly urge the state government to rescind its plans to allow a highway to traverse through the Selangor State Park.”

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2. The steep slopes in the Selangor State Park is vulnerable to soil erosion and landslides. Removing part of the natural plantation that is holding the soil in place can increase threats of landslides.

Klang Gates Quarts Ridge
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Protecting Steep Slopes: The majority of the State Park is highland over 300meters above sea level, with steep slopes greater than 25 degrees. This environmentally sensitive area is particularly vulnerable to soil erosion and landslides. The thick forest, together with the leaf litter and other organic debris, help reduce the direct impact of rain on the soil. The extensive root systems of natural vegetation hold the soil in place.

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3. The Selangor State Park is rich in biodiversity with about 114 mammal species, 355 bird species, 104 fish species, 202 reptilian and amphibian species, and 3,140 plant species calling the park home

Selangor State Park is home to thousands of plant and animal species
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The Park area, rich in fauna and flora, is significant in maintaining existing levels of biodiversity resources. The wealth of the biodiversity of the Park also contributes to Malaysia’s classification as one of the mega-biodiversity countries in the world. Documented within the Park are:
• much of some 3140 vascular plant species recorded for Selangor are now conserved
• 114 mammal species have been documented
• 355 bird species can be found
• 104 freshwater fish species have been recorded
• 202 reptilian and amphibian species occur

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4. Allowing the degazettement of these four forest reserves will pave way for more development to encroach upon protected areas

Sungai Tua,Selangor State Park (Ulu Yam)
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MNS conservation head Balu Perumal said based on the current status, no areas within the park could and/or should be degazetted. “Otherwise, it will set a precedent for future developments. Also, there is still the option for the state to provide the right-of-way for KLORR without degazetting the forest reserves.

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“In this case, the developer can also be subject to a yearly concession fee by the state which can go towards supporting the state park,” he said.

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The Kuala Lumpur Outer Ring Road will traverse reserve forests. Environment groups believe the project will have an adverse effect on water catchment areas and endanger the forests.
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According to the notice by the Selangor State Forestry department, residents in the Ulu Langat and Gombak districts can submit their objections until 29 march 2014

According to the notice, residents living in the Ulu Langat and Gombak districts can voice their objections within 30 days from the day of the notice through written submissions to the Selangor State Forestry Department Director (Gombak district includes Ampang, Ulu Klang, Melawati, Bukit Antarabangsa and Rawang, while the Hulu Langat district covers Kajang, Cheras and Sungai Long).

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KLORR is seen as a highway threat
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However, a coalition of NGOs including WWF and Malaysia Nature Society say the objection should not be limited to residents in Gombak and Ulu Langat only

An aerial view of the Ampang Forest Reserve which forms one part of the Selangor State Park.
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Balu said most of the 106.65 hectares of the proposed area earmarked for the degazettement is part of the Selangor State Park and a coalition made up of MNS, World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) Malaysia, Treat Every Environment Special (TrEES) and Save our Sungai (S.O.S.) Selangor is now on a petition drive to object to the encroachment into the park.

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He said the coalition’s target is to get between 100,000 to 300,000 individuals to submit their protests to the Selangor Forestry Department. “They say if you are a citizen staying within the district of Gombak and also Ulu Langat, then you can submit your objection, but for us the road is going to encroach into the Selangor State Park and this park is the third largest state park in the peninsula, after Taman Negara and Royal Belum. “It's a huge area so there is definitely of national interest,” he said.

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"Two of the forest reserves are water catchments for areas outside of Gombak and Ulu Langat districts. Moreover, the SSP is a beautiful park and should be regarded as the pride of not only the citizens of Selangor, but the entire nation. Thus, every citizen who wants the forests protected should be able to voice their concern as “interested parties”. We don’t think the right to object the degazettement should be limited to only those living in the Gombak and Ulu Langat districts."

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“Selangor is the only state to have provisions for a public inquiry and objection for proposals to degazette forest reserves. However, we wonder if it would be just another avenue where concerns will be ‘considered’ but will not change the government’s decision,” says the coalition in a letter to the media earlier today."

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The NGOs aim to get 100,000 to 300,000 individuals to submit their protest.
Here's how you can voice your objection:
1.Snail-mail an objection letter to Selangor State Forestry Department

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2. Optional: CC your objection letter to the Selangor Menteri Besar and relevant state exco members

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A sample of the objection letter can be obtained here:

Individual submissions: CLICK HERE for an example of a objection letter to the Selangor State Forestry Department, MB and Exco

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Group submissions: CLICK HERE

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Sample of an objection letter to the Selangor State Forestry Deparment
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The SAYS team will assist the first 100 readers in submitting their physical objection letters to the relevant authorities. Simply email your signed objection letters to [email protected] by 24 March 2014.

Objection letters, whether group or individual MUST BE completely filled out and signed.
DEADLINE for submission via SAYS is on 24 March 2014. Limited to first 100 people only. Please email all submissions to [email protected].

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A 6-Year-Old Boy Fell Into A Drain In Kepala Batas And Drowned

In an incident that happened on Tuesday, 28 July, a boy drowned after he fell into a drain at Kampung Pokok Simpor in Kepala Batas

The boy, aged six, accidentally slipped into the open drain about 6.20pm.Penang Fire and Rescue Department rushed to the scene after receiving a distress call.The six-year-old was identified as Muhammad Firash Darwisy Azlan.A bicycle belonging to the boy was found near the drain, New Straits Times reported.

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The boy’s body was brought ashore by the public

He was pronounced dead on the spot by a medical officer from the Kepala Batas Hospital.According to the Fire and Rescue Department, the boy's body was then handed over to the police for further investigation and the operation ended at 7.13pm.

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