It's Final: Iconic A&W Outlet In PJ Confirmed To Be Closing And We Are Heartbroken

The iconic A&W drive-through restaurant in Petaling Jaya will officially shut down this year, six years after discussions of its closure began in 2014

The fast food restaurant located in PJS 52, across from Amcorp Mall, will close within the next six to eight months, once the landowner has sorted out the documentation, reported Malay Mail.

Its closure will put an end to its 55 years as a historical PJ landmark

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Opened in 1965, the retro-style outlet was the first drive-through restaurant in Petaling Jaya and the second A&W outlet in Malaysia.Many movies from the the 70s and 80s were filmed here.

A&W Malaysia Sdn Bhd's Chief Executive Officer, George Ang, said that the decision to close the outlet is because the land is owned by Kasmuncak Holdings Sdn Bhd

A&W Malaysia Sdn Bhd's CEO George Ang.
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A&W's former owner, KUB Malaysia Berhad, sold the land to Kasmuncak Holdings for RM34 million in July 2018."Since the deal was made before Inter Mark Resources bought over A&W, we are currently leasing the land from them, until they are ready to take over for their own development project," said Ang.

Despite the closure, Ang said PJ still has a number of A&W outlets and there are plans to expand the fast food chain

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Ang said a new PJ outlet will be opened in Section 17 within a few months."The capital expenditure of RM22 million this year will go a long way in opening up at least 20 more outlets this year, some of which are in PJ," he said, "So on the whole we remain an optimistic outlook." Bernama reported that A&W Malaysia targets to open about 124 outlets nationwide by 2024.

Back in December 2014, news about this iconic outlet's impending closure sent customers into a frenzy, with many flocking to the outlet for one last meal

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However, the project was cancelled and the restaurant continued to operate until a plan to redevelop the land resurfaced in 2016 again. According to The Star, it took two years for Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) to green light the office tower project.

In 2018, A&W Malaysia was looking for buyers to acquire the fast food chain:

                This Is Why The Iconic A&W Restaurant In PJ Hasn't Been Demolished Yet

News that the A&W restaurant in Lorong Sultan will be closed down for redevelopment first broke in 2014.

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In the same year, it was confirmed that the land where the iconic restaurant sits will be used to build a 36-storey office tower:

                Iconic A&W Outlet In PJ To Be Torn Down As MBPJ Has Approved Redevelopment Plans

The outlet, which has been in operations since 1965, will be closing down soon.

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PDRM Shoots Dead 4 Men Believed To Be Involved In Over 50 Robberies In Selangor This Year

Four men, believed to have been involved in more than 50 robberies in Selangor since the beginning of this year, were shot dead by officers of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) at 1pm on Friday, 25 December

According to a report in Bernama, the suspected robbers were shot dead while trying to escape following a robbery at a house in Rawang yesterday.A police team had received information regarding the robbery and spotted a suspicious-looking Perodua Axia. After tailing it to a road near Sungai Buloh Hospital, they ordered the men to stop their car. The men, however, refused and sped off towards Jalan Kuala Selangor. Following which, a chase ensued, according to Selangor Police acting chief Datuk Arjunaidi Mohamed.

During the chase, the suspected robbers' car rammed into a female GrabFood delivery rider and dragged her for about a few metres

"After running into the rider, the car could not go forward. The driver tried to ram the rider again prompting the police to fire several shots at the suspect's car to save the victim," Arjunaidi told reporters at the scene.The GrabFood rider suffered injuries on several parts of her body.

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The suspects were shot dead when one of the suspects got out of the car armed with a machete, prompting the police to fire more shots

The suspects, in their 20s, were members of a masked robbery gang, Bernama reported."We believe all the suspects had been involved in more than 50 robberies in Selangor since the beginning of this year and two of them had criminal records,"Arjunaidi was quoted as saying."Inside the car, police found several machetes, jewellery, cash, some helmets and black clothes believed to be used by the suspects to carry out robbery," he added.The case was being investigated under Section 307 of the Penal Code.

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[VIDEO] "Main Kejar-Kejar" - Reaksi Lelaki Ini Berlari Dengan Anjing Raih Tawa Netizen

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Pasti ada di antara kita yang memiliki haiwan peliharaan yang comel dan mencuit hati

Kehadiran haiwan comel dalam keluarga kita turut menghidupkan suasana meriah kerana gelagat dan aksi mereka yang menghiburkan.Baru-baru ini, tular satu video berkenaan seorang lelaki yang bermain kejar-kejar bersama seekor anjing telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Seronok main kejar-kejar dengan anjing

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @i.j4tt di TikToknya, lelaki berkenaan dilihat sedang bermain kejar-kejar bersama seekor anjing.Gelagat lelaki tersebut lebih melucukan apabila dia dilihat dengan selamba mengejar anjing itu semula seperti tiada rasa takut.Ramai warganet terhibur dengan gelagat lelaki itu dan menganggapnya sebagai seorang yang berani.

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"Comel je main kejar-kejar dengan bestie" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 426.3K tontonan, 51.5 tanda suka serta 370 perkongsian di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat pemuda tersebut.Berikut di bawah adalah komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Seekor bolehlah buat kawan, risau dia bawa geng je nanti :P

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Entertainment, Liquor & Gambling Shares Suffer As GE15 Results In Hung Parliament

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The Malaysian share market has taken a hit, with mostly liquor, entertainment, and gambling stock prices plummeting

According to The Star, FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) was down 14.29 points to 1,435.03. The overall market reflected a negative projection of 426 decliners and only 45 gainers.As of 4pm, Heineken Malaysia Bhd has dropped 5.98% to RM23.14 per share since the opening hour, while Carlsberg Brewery Malaysia Berhad has dropped 5.69% to RM22.88.Genting Malaysia Bhd was down by 10.7% when the market opened before recovering to a 4.80% drop, trading at RM2.58 per share as of 4pm.The companies affected saw RM2.55 billion of their cumulative market capitalisation wiped out, according to The Edge Markets.Additionally, the ringgit fell almost 0.8% to the US dollar, the lowest its ever been in seven months, reported Reuters.

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A hung parliament as a result of the 15th General Election (GE15) is thought to be the cause of the stock price plunge

The election saw, Perikatan Nasional (PN) rise in the ranks by winning 73 seats, fighting neck and neck with Pakatan Harapan (PH), who took the majority seats with 82 seats under their belt. Barisan Nasional (BN) was left far behind in the electoral race, coming in third with only 30 seats.In a twist of events, however, PN's decision to merge with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) has resulted in a high possibility of the coalition coming out on top.

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Economists have weighed in on the situation and provided their reasons for concern

Reuters spoke with head of Asia FX strategy at RBC Capital Markets in Singapore, Alvin Tan, who said his concerns stem from PN being a conservative Malay-Muslim alliance led by former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin. Due to the religious nature of the coalition that could potentially govern Malaysia, "sin sectors" are left in a rocky situation."There is a question mark that is triggered by this rise of ethno-religious politics in Malaysia, with longer term implications for economic and social policy," Tan said.An economist at Natixis in Hong Kong, Trinh Nguyen, is more concerned about the instability of Malaysia due to the continual status of a hung parliament."This is not ideal for Malaysia, which has been dealing with political challenges for some time now. The results confirm the concern that even if a coalition is formed, no ruling party means it is very hard to move forward decisively, as politics is now taking precedent over economics," said Nguyen.

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Facebook Finally Unveils 15-Second Video Ads That Will Auto-Play In Your News Feed

After Two Years Of Rumours And Three Months Since Facebook Began Testing Out Premium Video Ads, The Feature Is Finally Rolling Out To All Users

After years of rumors and tests, Facebook on Thursday launched its video advertising inside the News Feed, the newest type of ad unit for the social network to sell to marketers.

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Like many Internet video spots, ads will be 15 seconds long. They will automatically play inside of a user’s stream, though without the sound on. If you tap the ad, it’ll expand to fill the screen and the sound will kick in. Pretty straightforward.

        pcmag.com

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It has been a long time coming. Facebook has been wary of upsetting its user base with the new ad unit, and has been methodical in its tests leading up to the launch. (So methodical, in fact, that the launch has been delayed multiple times.)

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To safeguard against crappy ads, Facebook said it’s working with an outside company to make sure you aren’t getting a bunch of lame marketing videos showing up in your feed.

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Apparently this company, Ace Metrix, can “objectively measure the creative quality of the video in the Facebook environment” by highlighting “meaningfulness, watchability and emotional resonance.”
Expect the ads to start showing up in your feed in the coming months.

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The Story Below Explains All That You Need To Know About The Facebook's Ad Feature...

What will Facebook video ads be like? For one, they will be 15 seconds long, the same length as an Instagram video

Video ads will appear to targeted users in their news feeds up to three times on the day they’re slotted.

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"Reports suggest that the ad unit will auto-play without sound; when a user switches on the sound, the video will play from the beginning," the study reads. "If a user is not interested in watching the video, he/she simply scrolls past it.

        mashable.com

To better compete with standard television ads, Facebook will allow brands to showcase up to three videos in "carousels," a feature in which users swipe from right-to-left to see two more videos from the advertiser, these people said.

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Facebook will make these video ads targeted towards specific users. There is a category for women over 30, women under 30, men over 30, and men under 30.  The video ads will also be implemented onto Facebook Mobile.

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Mark Zuckerberg isn't a fan of video ads and has been working behind the scenes to avoid annoying us all

As Facebook prepares to roll out video advertising on its social network, CEO Mark Zuckerberg is trying to make sure the ads don't annoy his 1.1 billion members.

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"Since earlier this year, Mr. Zuckerberg and his engineers have toiled over how to make the ads not so distracting and slow that they alienate users," they write. Zuckerberg "set an especially high bar for the team," another source added.

        theatlanticwire.com

Mr. Zuckerberg has been heavily involved in the development of video ads, approving changes at every turn and pushing his team to repeatedly test with small groups, to understand how the ads impact activity and time spent with Facebook, according to two people close to the company.

        wsj.com

Some advertisers, for instance, began creating video ads in anticipation of a summer rollout, but had to find alternative marketing plans for time-sensitive products after delays, people with knowledge of the matter said.

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How much will Facebook be making from videos on our news feed? Around $2 million a day from their advertisers

Its analysts think the ads will be an instant hit, and could end up generating $1 billion for the company next year, commanding one percent of the U.S. TV ad budget.
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Analysts think the ads will be an instant hit, and could end up generating $1 billion for the company next year, commanding one percent of the U.S. TV ad budget.

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Earlier reports said that Facebook could charge between $1 and $2.5 million. Sources now say that they will cost $2 million per day to reach a full Facebook audience of people 18-54.

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Facebook is not the only one raiding TV ad spend from advertisers

This chart shows how ad spend changed in the first quarter of 2013 for all types of ads. Notice the significant peak for Internet ads and dip in ad spend for newspapers.

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Facebook joins a growing legion of traditional media and Internet companies, including Google Inc. GOOG -0.25% and Twitter Inc., that are trying to grab money that advertisers currently spend on television, a decades-old medium

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The plan to raid ad money from TV networks comes after Facebook touted the fact that its audience is bigger than that of prime-time TV. Of course, that's an increasingly lower hurdle to pass, given the long-time decline of network TV audiences.

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Advertisers spent up to $3.8 million on a 30-second television commercial during the Super Bowl in 2013. And 108.4 million people tuned in to watch the big game. Facebook, on the other hand, has the attention of 1.15 billion users.

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The push from Facebook comes at a sensitive time for the TV industry, which is wrapping up advance ad sales for the 2013-14 season. The top networks are expected to book $800 million less than last year, partly because of weak ratings.

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Doomed to fail? Even before its launch, some say Facebook's video ads will drive users away

When time is short and intent is clear, a video ad, no matter how amusing, can feel obtrusive.  Facebook’s intention to feature 15-sec autoplay ads at the top of users’ newsfeeds wholly neglects both the intent of users navigating to the social network and the nature of video advertising.

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Angry users could revive the “Quit Facebook Day” protest from 2011, when a change in privacy settings sparked criticism. But the organizers’ website ended up with only 40,620 “committed Facebook quitters,” a drop in the bucket for the huge social network.

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Even before its launch, some say Facebook's video ads are destined to fail.

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Facebook video will fail for exactly the reason that taxi, elevator, and other location-based video succeeds: Consumers are engaged when they are entertained and being provided value, not when they are intruded upon purely for Facebook’s bottom line.

        venturebeat.com

Video ads may well drive users away from Facebook, but the question the company has to figure out is whether or not the sacrifice is worth the ad revenue, not just in the short term but in the long run, too

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Did you know: there was a hoax message about Facebook video ads, sent to Facebook users by 'Mark Zuckerberg'

The message is not from Mark Zuckerburg or anyone else at Facebook. While Facebook is indeed considering implementing video ads, these ads will not stop people from using the site as normal.
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The message is not from Mark Zuckerburg or anyone else at Facebook. While Facebook is indeed considering implementing video ads, these ads will not stop people from using the site as normal.

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INFOGRAPHIC: Facebook's growth from 2012 to 2013 (click for full image)

From 2012 to 2013, the number of Facebook’s monthly active users increased by 23 percent to more than 1.1 billion. Facebook-owned Instagram has more than 100 million active users every month. And the company’s ad revenues are up by 43 percent.
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"Dilarang Keluar, Masuk Sabah Mulai 7 Oktober" - Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri

Kerajaan mengenakan sekatan rentas negeri di Sabah bermula esok (7 Oktober) sehingga 20 Oktober ini

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Menurut laporan, Menteri Kanan (Keselamatan) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob berkata, sekatan itu bagi perjalanan dari Sabah dan ke Sabah membabitkan Semenanjung, Sarawak dan Labuan.Bagaimanapun, katanya, pengecualian khas diberikan kepada kes tertentu yang membabitkan kecemasan dan perkhidmatan perlu dengan kebenaran Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM).

Individu yang dibenarkan keluar dari Sabah perlu menjalani ujian saringan Covid-19 oleh KKM setibanya di pintu masuk destinasi masing-masing

"Bagi pergerakan masuk ke Sabah, kebenaran diberikan kepada rakyat Sabah, pasangan yang memiliki pas imigresen sah atau bukti perkahwinan dan sijil lahir anak, pekerja bidang perkhidmatan perlu yang mempunyai pas imigresen sah, pelajar, pekerja perkhidmatan awam Persekutuan yang berkhidmat di Sabah serta pemastautin tetap Sabah."Bagi pergerakan keluar dari Sabah pula, kebenaran diberikan kepada kes kecemasan dan tugas rasmi dengan mengemukakan permohonan serta mendapat kebenaran daripada KKM," katanya.Tambahnya lagi, sebarang pertanyaan boleh diajukan kepada Bilik Gerakan Bencana Negeri Sabah di talian 088-369434.

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Terlepas Tonton Filem 'Pulang' Di Pawagam? Kini Anda Boleh Saksikannya Di Netflix

Masih ingat lagi pada pasangan sehidup semati Che Thom dan Othman?

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Filem Pulang berkisar tentang sebuah kisah cinta agung antara dua insan, Che Thom dan Othman yang diinspirasi daripada kisah benar yang berlaku pada zaman 40-an. Ia telah ditayangkan di pawagam pada 26 Julai lalu dan telah mendapat sambutan hangat dari para peminat filem tempatan.

Bagi yang tak sempat menonton Pulang di pawagam, usah risau!
Filem epik ini akan ditayangkan di Netflix bermula hari ini (28 September 2018).

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Pulang menceritakan perjalanan hidup pasangan suami isteri, Puteri Aishah (Che Thom) dan Remy Ishak (Othman) yang terpaksa berpisah kerana Othman adalah seorang nelayan yang ingin mengubah nasib keluarga dengan belayar ke serata dunia dan Che Thom terpaksa merelakan Othman pergi.Othman berjanji kepada Che Thom bahawa dia akan kembali, namun hari berganti hari, Che Thom masih menanti Othman setelah 61 tahun berlalu. Apakah kesudahan kisah cinta mereka?

Filem PULANG Kini Di Netflix!Cerita yang mengisahkan pengorbanan serta kesetiaan pasangan ini pasti akan membuatkan anda mengalirkan air mata. Othman dan Thom masih saling mencintai walaupun sudah 61 tahun berpisah. Sedihnya! :(

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“Lain Pula Yang Dipukulnya” - Lelaki Main Golf Acah Profesional Ini Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Aktiviti sukan sudah tentu dapat menyihatkan badan dan meningkatkan stamina kita

Kini, ramai dilihat mengambil inisiatif untuk bersukan tidak kira waktu siang atau malam. Ramai yang gemar bermain futsal, badminton, golf dan lain-lain. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang lelaki bermian golf tetapi lain pula jadinya telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @sincerity.is.scaryy bismillah PON Golf Zimbabwe 2022  original sound - aldo - aldo

Baru mula nak buat pukulan, sekali habis semua bola golf digasak

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan sekumpulan lelaki sedang meluangkan masa untuk bermain golf di padang golf. Apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila salah seorang lelaki itu dilihat baru nak mula membuat pukulan. Sedang asyik dia ingin mula bermain, dia tidak sengaja membuat pukulan ke atas bola-bola golf yang lain. Perkara itu membuatkan rakan-rakannya gelak besar. Lebih melucukan lagi apabila salah seorang rakannya bertindak untuk mengutip bola golf yang berselerak itu.

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"Prinsip abang tu mesti kalau bisa banyak, kenapa harus memilih satu" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 2.6M tontonan, 337K tanda suka dan 4K komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat situasi itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduhai, lawaklah. Boleh pula semua golf dia pukul! :P

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Global Aviation Bodies To Discuss Airline Safety Following String Of Tragedies

Following The Downing Of MH17, The UN Aviation Body Will Hold A Broad Meeting With Other Global Aviation Bodies To Discuss Airline Safety

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The UN civil aviation agency will hold a broad international meeting to discuss airline safety in the industry's most coordinated response to the downing of a Malaysian airliner, two sources familiar with the matter said.

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The meeting of ICAO and top officials from the airline industry and air traffic controllers, to be held in Montreal next week, comes amid growing calls for action to prevent a repeat of last week's incident, which killed 298 people.

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Though It Is Not Known What Actions Would Result From The Meeting, It Is Clear That The Idea Is For Partners To Discuss Solutions To Prevent A Repeat Of The Tragedy

Past incident of civilian airlines shot down.
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The Montreal meeting will group top officials from the International Civil Aviation Organization as well as International Air Transport Association and other agencies, the two sources said.

        firstpost.com

But both sources said it was not immediately clear what action would result from the meeting, given the agency's limited operational role.

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"The idea is for the partners to discuss solutions," said one aviation industry source close to ICAO, who spoke on condition of anonymity.

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Sources Say International Civil Aviation Organisation (ICAO), International Air Transport Association (IATA), Civil Air Navigation Services Organisation, And Airports Council International Will Discuss The Respective Roles Of Each In Airspace Over Conflict Zones

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ICAO, IATA, the Civil Air Navigation Services Organization and Airports Council International will discuss the respective roles of each in airspace over conflict zones, the sources said.

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Ever Since MH17 Was Shot Down, Industry Figures Have Been Urging ICAO To Take On A Bigger Role And Issue Risk Advisories On Conflict Zones

Ever Since MH17 Was Shot Down, Industry Figures Have Been Urging ICAO To Taken On A Bigger Role And Issue Risk Advisories
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Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 was shot down last week over a part of eastern Ukraine controlled by Russian-speaking separatists. Industry figures have since urged ICAO to take on a bigger role and issue risk advisories.

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Two ICAO representatives said the MH17 incident had sparked internal debate on whether the agency could one day provide risk advisories, although they did not expect to see any imminent changes. Member states have ultimate control over their own airspace and may be reluctant to hand over power to ICAO.

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However, There Are Several Hurdles And Liabilities In Expanding ICAO's Responsibility

In an indication of possible resistance, the United States made clear it was currently "not seeking changes" to ICAO's guidelines" after the MH17 disaster and the disappearance of another Malaysian Airlines plane in March.

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Other hurdles include concerns over potential liability - whether ICAO could be held responsible for an incident in a sector of airspace it had not issued a warning about. Expanding ICAO's role would require the agency to obtain sensitive information from its member states about their internal military and political affairs.

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"ICAO doesn't have a view on political disputes," said a national representative to the agency, who spoke on condition of anonymity because he is not authorised to talk to the media. "That said, it's not impossible to do and it is certainly worth looking at."

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Tim Clark, The President Of Emirates Airlines, Has Also Been Calling For An International Conference Of Carriers To Agree On A Response To The Disaster

Tim Clark, The President Of Emirates Airlines, Wanted An International Conference Of Carriers To Agree A Response To The Disaster.
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Tim Clark, president of Dubai's Emirates, told Reuters on Sunday he wanted an international conference of carriers to agree a response to the disaster, a call backed by Lufthansa. Clark told CNN on June 23 that the airline industry needed to examine the growing risks from regional conflict and questioned whether all airlines, particularly those from smaller countries, were receiving the same degree of intelligence-sharing about possible threats.

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He said the aim of such a conference would be to look at standards and security protocols. "I'm hoping in the next few weeks ... that we can get around the table and at least start having some brainstorming sessions to see what can be improved," he said.

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Furthermore, The Disappearance Of Flight MH370 Has Also Prompted Calls For Improvements To The Way Aircraft Are Tracked

Besides That, The Disappearance Of Flight MH370 Has Also Prompted Calls For Improvements To The Way Aircrafts Are Tracked.
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The March incident prompted calls for improvements in the way planes are tracked.

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10 Things Married People Wish They Knew Before Their Wedding Day

Planning a wedding can be exciting but it can also get pretty overwhelming

Dealing with endless checklists, tight budgets, and kepoh relatives can take its toll on a couple planning for their marriage.

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We asked several married couples for advice on what they wished they did (or didn't do) on their wedding day:

1. Prepare your 'thank you' speech!

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"We didn't prepare a speech,  and basically drew a blank when we had to go on stage (my husband only thanked his mum that night. We left out everybody else)." – Judith, married for four years

2. Don't spend too much time stressing about seating arrangements

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"[Just] work with what's within your control and move on. It really doesn't matter much and your guests will get up and move around or know how to sort themselves out."– Sarah, married for two years

3. Choose crowd-pleasers that your guests will definitely enjoy!

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"Pick crowd-pleasers — popular flavours, colours, etc. if you want to reduce your own stress. These items are usually easier to find, cheaper, and most of your guests will enjoy them. "At the end of the day, you won't look back and think about the menu or the colour scheme; you'll just remember how you felt and the memories you made with your loved ones." – Louisa, married for three months

4. It's okay to not have everything figured out, including sex!

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"I wish we knew the reality of sex... It's not all quick and dreamy like those eight seconds in movies. My husband and I had a good few months figuring things out and that involved a lot of Googling!"A lot of people seem to have it all good and going I guess but I'm sure there are some of us who need a little help. So, it's probably good to talk to a few married friends who are open about such things. If not, laugh with your spouse and enjoy each phase! – Hooi Ying, married for one year

5. Don't waste time doing things just because it's expected at weddings, or because it would look good in photographs

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"Looking back, I'd totally forego the 'heng dai' games and jump straight to the ceremony."It's not meant to be the best dinner of your guests' life. If things go wrong, it's okay. People will complain, but at the end of the day, your wedding is pretty much just another wedding." – Judith, married for four years

6. Pick which involved party you want to please

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"You won't please all parties, but if at least one party is happy at the end of the day, [then] it's better than everyone being miserable about all the compromises. "For example, if one partner's parents are being difficult and you want them to be happy, then focus on their goals first before handling everyone else's." – Jun Min, married for five years

7. Start a savings plan, even if you are single or just dating

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"Before your wedding day even arrives, it's important to start saving as much money as you can. Every ringgit and cent counts." – Jason, married two years

8. Smile and live for the moment... even if there are hiccups along the way. And there will be!

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"Despite how much you plan and make sure that everything falls into place, there will be that one hiccup! My parents told me before the wedding, whatever that doesn't quite go as planned, just keep smiling and let it go. Smile and live for the moment. "There were hiccups on my wedding day definitely (not major ones thankfully), but I chose to let it go and am glad I did. I just choose to remember the good bits now and accept the not-so-good ones as part and parcel of life - imperfect." – Diandra, married for seven months

9. Set aside time to interact with your guests

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"I wanted to talk to a lot of people but I kept getting dragged to different tables for photos because we didn't have enough time to interact with everyone. So, if you can, keep the number of your guests as low as possible." – Afnan, married for three months

10. Hiring an emcee or DJ makes a lot of difference to your wedding atmosphere

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"I had two weddings one with a DJ and one without and I could feel the difference. Having a DJ helps so much with the flow of the night." – Christina, married for one year

What advice would you give to future newlyweds? Share with us in the comments!

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Japanese Man Makes Rice With Boba And Pearls And We Don't Know How To Feel

With bubble tea being super popular these days, one individual came up with the idea to make rice from boba. Yes, including the pearls.

'Ochazuke' is a wholesome Japanese dish made by pouring green tea over leftover rice.According to Just One Cookbook, it is common to make Ochazuke when you feel under the weather or after a long day of work, as the green tea makes you feel warm and fuzzy after eating.

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One man in Japan had this theory that since green tea over rice tastes so appetising, bubble tea with rice should also taste good

Mr Sato set out to test his theory, which he wrote about on SoraNews24.Since Mr Sato was the first person to attempt to make bubble tea rice, he wasn't sure how much of each ingredient to use. He finally settled on one cup of rice and one medium-sized milk tea.After 15 minutes, the rice was done cooking.

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According to him, the rice and boba really complemented each other

"Rice and tea really do seem destined to go well with each other, and their flavors blended effortlessly together here. As a matter of fact, they're so compatible that the stronger flavor here remains that of the rice itself, though each and every tapioca bubble is a sweet surprise with an interesting texture change," Mr Sato shared on SoraNews24.

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Mr Sato even went as far as having a cup of bubble tea, while enjoying his boba rice

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You can read more on Mr Sato's discovery here.


Selebriti Tanpa Bulu Kening Yang Mana Satu Anda Rasa Paling Cantik?

Apa akan jadi pada wajah seseorang selepas bulu kening dibuang? Lihat di bawah:

Sharifah Sakinah sebelum dan selepas bulu kening dibuang. Ok ke tak ok?
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Laman Instagram @artistanpabulukening ada banyak lagi koleksi gambar yang kelakar. Dan sekarang, kami nak anda UNDI artis manakah yang nampak paling cantik sekali walaupun tanpa bulu kening.

Peraturannya sangat mudah. Seorang hanya boleh undi satu kali sahaja pada setiap gambar. Kalau anda rasa gambar tu ok, tekan arrow atas pada bahagian kiri gambar. Kalau rasa tak ok, tekan saja arrow bawah. Senang kan?Kalau kuiz tak muncul, tekan refresh.

Jadi, yang mana satu artis favourite anda?

Nak kuiz lagi?

                [KUIZ] Cuba Teka 15 Kuih Raya Popular Ini. Boleh Dapat 100% Tak?

Adakah anda tergolong dalam kumpulan yang tahu makan sahaja atau yang tahu makan dan tahu namanya sekali? Jom kita uj...

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                [QUIZ] Who Said It: Ahmad Zahid Hamidi Or Abdul Rahman Dahlan?

2 political leaders, 10 sensational quotes. Now, the challenge - can you match them to the minister who said it?

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23-Year-Old Penangite Dies After Playing Computer Games Non-Stop For 15 Hours

23-Year-Old Ong Yee Haw Died Of A Heart Attack After Playing Computer Games Non-Stop For 15 Hours

23-year-old Ong Yee Haw was found dead in his home after he played computer games non-stop for 15 hours
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George Town: A 23-year-old computer game addict was found dead in his house in Bandar Baru Air Itam here yesterday.
Ong Yee Haw was believed to have died of a heart attack after playing computer games non-stop for more than 15 hours.

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He Was At A Cybercafe From 10pm On Sunday Until 1pm The Next Day Before Returning Home To Play On His Computer

He was said to have been at the cybercafe from 10pm on Sunday until 1pm the next day before returning home to his own computer.
However, it was not known which computer game Ong had been playing before his death.

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He was believed to have continued playing when he returned home.

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Ong's Family Found Him Motionless Under His Computer Table When He Failed To Answer Their Calls For Food

His family members sensed something was wrong when Ong failed to come out from his room for meals, prompting his uncle to knock on his door.

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His mother Chew Qun Juan, 62, said her brother found the victim lying motionless under the computer table at 4pm.
"We called out his name but there was no response. He was pronounced dead by paramedics. They failed to resuscitate him."

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Ong Has Been Addicted To Computer Games Ever Since He Had To Stop Working Due To An Accident

His mother Chew Qun Juan, 62, said her only son had been addicted to computer games ever since he stopped working at a restaurant five months ago following a motorcycle accident.

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“He injured his right hand and had to stop working. I constantly told him not to spend too much time on computer games but he never listened.

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Sabahans React To Earthquake. Here Are The Most Interesting Status Updates We've Seen

A 6.0 magnitude earthquake in Malaysia does not happen very often. How are our friends from Sabah? We checked up on them to find out:

A majority of people shared that they were woken up by strong tremors. It was shocking.

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It was the same on WhatsApp - group chats filled with confirmations that it wasn't just a dream

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Some learnt that they possess the ability to sleep right through an earthquake

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For one person, this morning's trip to the toilet was definitely memorable

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A video uploaded from Facebook user Benny showed a first-hand account of people running down from the foot of Mount Kinabalu after hearing crackling noises

watch the video.. laban rata. mount kinabalu. cracking sound?Posted by Benny Liew on Thursday, 4 June 2015

In all the calamity and chaos, this person chose to highlight something positive about the state, stating that Sabah is still the most beautiful place in Malaysia

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There were one or two statuses about how the earthquake was caused by the tourists who posed nude and urinated on the mountain

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Not being superstitious or anything but some retards did pose indecently on top of Mt Kinabalu. @twt_sabah @KKCity pic.twitter.com/QhTaS2msNq— Along (@Affaddil) June 5, 2015

Others were quick to dismiss the link, stating that the whole incident was purely based on basic science

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Resourceful ones advised netizens to check their sources before sharing as some photos were not of Sabah

Terima kasih RT @e_ric_g: @KKCity jaga2 gmbr yg admin upload. Bukan semua betul pic.twitter.com/NLCdN08fgN— I  KK (@KKCity) June 5, 2015

@KKCity pic.twitter.com/xWgtIleLjq— diana. (@Diana_Zalikha) June 5, 2015

Safety precautions were posted in the event another earthquake struck

Safety precautions during an earthquake. You never know, better safe than sorry guys @KKCity @twt_sabah @hitzfmSabah pic.twitter.com/Toc4fxD3qs— εd(wina εmylyza). (@edwinaemj) June 5, 2015

Simpan barang barang penting kamu didalam beg kecil . Sebagai langkah berjaga-jaga . Kalau ada apa-apa boleh lari dgan beg tue @KKCity— micchhhiiiieeee (@MizyNordin) June 5, 2015

Sabahans who were out of town quickly advised their loved ones to stay safe

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There were of course people who chose to look on the lighter side, such as this slight jibe to a football team...

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For movie buffs, the earthquake quickly reminded them about San Andreas, a disaster film that was just released

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For this Sabahan however, the worst part about the earthquake was that it damaged his mum's alcohol stash...

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Get up to speed with all the latest news about the earthquake HERE:

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Singaporean Teen Arrested For Comparing Lee Kuan Yew To Jesus In Controversial Video

Amos Yee has been found guilty and will be put under probation and counselling

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Teenage blogger Amos Yee Pang Sang was found guilty of uploading an obscene image and making remarks intending to hurt the feelings of Christians on Tuesday, after a two-day trial last week. The prosecution has called for a probation report. The 16-year-old needs counselling and probation, said the prosecution. The court, on the prosecution's request, acquitted him of a third charge which relates to the Protection from Harassment Act. It accuses him of making an online video containing offensive remarks about the late founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.

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Sentencing will be on June 2, pending the outcome of the probation report. The prosecution also agreed to reduce the bail sum to $10,000, with no conditions attached. The previous bail amount was $30,000 and as part of his bail terms, Yee was not allowed to post anything online.

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But as a result of Yee's conviction, the obscene image and offensive YouTube video he posted, which offended some Christians, have to be taken down.Yee was bailed out by his parents last evening. At 6.55pm, he emerged from remand in a navy blue shirt and khaki bermudas. Smiling, he said: "I don't know if I should celebrate my release or mourn my sentence."

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The prosecutors asked for a probation as the focus should be on Yee's "reintegration into society for his good and benefit"

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However, taking into account Yee's age and profile, "it is clear that neither a sentence of a fine nor a term of imprisonment would be suitable in the circumstances", said DPP Hay. "What he urgently needs is counselling and appropriate probation." Yee's lawyer Alfred Dodwell, however, said he has been "extremely cooperative" with the police and argued for a fine for both charges. He also noted that Yee has spent 18 days in remand. The lawyer initially told the judge that Yee does not want probation. But the teenager later agreed to a probation report after the judge met his mother, lawyers and the prosecution in chambers.

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Asked by reporters why the prosecution wanted probation, DPP Hay said: "At 16, 17 years old, I don't think one should be holding the odium of a conviction." He said the focus should be on Yee's "reintegration into society for his good and benefit".

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18 APRIL: Amos Yee's parents have refused to pay for their son's court bail

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YouTuber Amos Yee will spend at least one night in remand, after the Court ordered on Friday that his police bail be turned into Court bail.Yee allegedly flouted his initial bail conditions after he posted an appeal for funds on his blog on Tuesday.

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District Judge Kessler Soh changed the $20,000 police bail Amos was on to a court bail during a late afternoon pre-trial conference (PTC), and ordered that only his parents be allowed to act as his bailors because of his age. The prosecution later asked the judge to not restrict the bailors to only his parents, and he agreed.

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The judge has also set several conditions as part of the bail, including ordering Yee to take down his blog post asking the public for help in raising $30,000 for Yee's legal fees. He was also told to make his posts on the late Lee Kuan Yew and Margaret Thatcher as well as hit YouTube video on Mr. Lee private.

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Amos was told to take down two Facebook posts made on April 14 along with a blogpost headlined "Donate To Help Amos Yee", through which he hoped to to raise $30,000 for legal fees. He was also required to make private his YouTube video on the late Mr Lee posted on March 27, and his blogpost showing obscene figures on March 28.

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Yee also has to report to his Investigation Officer at Bedok Police Station every day at 9am as part of his new bail conditions.The Court previously granted him a bail amount set at S$20,000 on Mar 31, under the condition that he will not post, upload or otherwise distribute any comment or content, whether directly or indirectly, to any social media or online service or website, while the current case against him is ongoing. The amount was posted, and Yee is out on bail.

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31 MARCH: Father of Amos Yee apologises to Lee Hsien Loong over his son's actions while his son smiles on

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A Singaporean teenager arrested for posting an expletive-laden YouTube video attacking the country’s late founding leader Lee Kuan Yew and Christianity was charged on Tuesday with jailable offences including hurting religious feelings. Amos Yee, a slight student, smiled and fidgeted as charges were read to him in a district court. He was released on Sg$20,000 (RM54,000) bail.

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Outside the courtroom, his teary-eyed father clasped his hands and told reporters: “I would like to take this opportunity to say very sorry to PM Lee”. His son smiled and waved to reporters as they left the court building.

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30 MARCH: While the nation of Singapore griefs and gives their founding father a hero's farewell, one 17 year old by the name of Amos Yee posted a YouTube video celebrating the fact that Lee Kuan Yew has passed away. The video that criticised Lee's policies garnered over 400,000 views before it was taken down.

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In the video posted last week, he celebrated Singapore's founding Prime Minister's death and criticised his political career. He also challenged Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong to sue him.

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In the eight-minute long video titled "Lee Kuan Yew Is Finally Dead!", Amos says that the late "Lee Kuan Yew is a horrible person because everyone is afraid that if they say something like that, they might get into trouble." Amos compared the late Lee to Jesus Christ, by saying both figures "are both power-hungry and malicious but deceive others into thinking they are both compassionate and kind". He also said Lee's followers were "completely delusional and ignorant, and have absolutely no sound logic or knowledge about him that is grounded in reality". This was what Amos compared to Christians' knowledge of the bible and the religion's priests.

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Amos added fire to the flame when he published an obscene blogpost about Lee Kuan Yew in a compromising sex position with the late Margaret Tatcher, and encouraged others to send him submissions. This post has also been removed.

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What are people saying about the video?

Generally, most Singaporeans have criticised and disliked the video. A number of police reports has also been lodged against the video.

On Sunday, one reader alerted The Straits Times to yet another police report lodged against the teenager, but this time it was regarding his posting of obscene material on his blog.

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A police report has been filed against a video that a 17-year-old Amos Yee has put up on YouTube, Yahoo Singapore has learned. The report was filed by student Yuen Wei Ping.In his statement, he stated that Amos' video "made insensitive comments against the late Mr Lee (Kuan Yew) as well as against the Christian faith".

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However, there have been a small number who supports Amos' views, calling him 'brave' and 'gifted'

A screenshot of comments supporting Amos' video, submitted to Tremitus
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Who is Amos Yee?

Amos Yee was once a child actor in 'We Not Naughty' a film made by popular Singaporean director Jack Neo

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Yee first found fame last year through The New Paper's inaugural short film competition FiRST Film Fest, where he won both the Best Actor and Best Short Film awards for his film Jan, a controversial yet witty entry about a boy desperately trying to cajole his three friends to help a girl who has cancer. In all his videos, he speaks in a thick American accent even though he comes from a traditional Chinese family and grew up in Singapore. From there, local director Jack Neo cast him in a supporting role in his latest movie We Not Naughty, which is showing here.

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In the law abiding country of Singapore, Amos is not a stranger to publishing controversial content challenging the nation's mindset. When he was 14 years old, he was widely criticised when he claimed that Chinese New Year was a holiday copied from America.

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A 1min 40sec video titled Chinese New Year that he uploaded on YouTube last Sunday has enraged some netizens with its supposed disrespectful content. In the video - which has attracted more than 150,000 views - the 14-year-old gives his satirical take on how Chinese New Year came about.

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Amos said in the Chinese New Year video: "Hey America has a new year and we don't have one so let's quickly copy that idea and then make it a festive season for us. "After all we've been copying America for food, cars, machines and other stuff so no harm doing it here. "Make the most creative name for the copy of the new year, we'll call it CHINESE New Year." Amos also mocked the origins of the zodiac and joked about how children should be given a one-month holiday for Chinese New Year.

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Why does he have an American accent? Is he educated in an international school?

No, Amos comes from a traditional Chinese family and was brought up in Singapore. He proudly declares that he's has a "modern English" accent, rather than an Americanised one.

In all his videos, he speaks in a thick American accent even though he comes from a traditional Chinese family and grew up in Singapore.

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Take one listen at his videos and you can instantly hear a heavy American accent. Even in a behind-the-scenes video of one of his Star Wars skits, the accent is still there. True enough, it lessens considerably when Amos talks to his friend, but one does get the feeling he is not faking the accent 100%, despite public opinion about how un-Singaporean he sounds like.

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When we asked if he feels he is Americanised, he clears the air: “I don’t think Americanised is the right term; more of accustomed to modern English. I follow the Lee Kuan Yew mantra proudly… Singlish is not recommended. I consider myself about 5% Singaporean and decreasing rapidly.”

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What has happened since he said Lee Kuan Yew is the biggest liar?

3 days after publishing the video, Amos was arrested by the Singaporean police on Sunday to assist in investigations

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Amos Yee - the teenager who posted a video on YouTube in which he criticised the late Mr Lee Kuan Yew, as well as made disparaging remarks about Christianity - has been arrested, Channel NewsAsia understands.

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The 17-year-old teenager who made insensitive remarks about Christianity in a YouTube video against Mr Lee Kuan Yew was arrested on Sunday.

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Lawyer Chia Boon Teck, who lodged one of the police reports against Yee, said: “The individual had said many things against Mr Lee and the government that are defamatory under the penal code as well as in violation of the sedition act. His utterances against Christians also amounted to a ‘deliberate intent to wound religious feelings’ under the penal code. “There is a limit to freedom of speech. If the line separating freedom and offence is crossed, the person will have to face the consequences,” he added.

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While some Singaporeans laud the swift action taken by the police, there are others who view the arrest as authoritative and a suppression of freedom of speech

Martyn See, a Singaporean filmmaker foresees the clamping down of free speech unsustainable.
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For some, the lodging of police reports and subsequent arrest of Yee is a sign that the suppression of free speech during Lee’s time in power has continued as a part of governance in Singapore. Independent filmmaker Martyn See – who has seen his work banned in Singapore – told the Guardian: “The People’s Action party has only known to counter dissent by crushing it. It’s in the DNA of all authoritarian systems. “But I do not foresee this as sustainable, as its current leaders will find it hard to justify such a knuckleduster approach without the moral authority of a Lee Kuan Yew.”

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CIA Claims That Mahathir's Government Was Involved In The Billion-Dollar BMF Scandal

America's Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) recently released declassified documents that suggest Tun Dr Mahathir's administration was involved in the infamous Bumiputera Malaysia Finance Limited (BMF) scandal in the 1980s

Former Malaysian prime minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
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On 18 January, BBC reported that CIA has released more than 13 million pages worth of declassified documents, following years of pressure and efforts by freedom of information advocates including a lawsuit against the CIA. In June 2014, a non-profit of information group, MuckRock sued the CIA, forcing them to upload the collection of information. About two years later, they won the lawsuit and in November 2016, CIA announced that they will be publishing the entire declassified CIA Records Search Tool (CREST) on the CIA Library website. It was reported that the archive has more than 800,000 files including UFO sightings, psychic experiments from the Stargate programme, and the Mahathir's government's alleged involvement in the BMF scandal.

What is the Bumiputera Malaysia Finance Limited (BMF) scandal all about?

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Malaysia's first major financial scandal erupted in 1983 when the authorities found out that Bumiputra Malaysia Finance (BMF), the Hong Kong-based subsidiary of Bank Bumiputra Malaysia Bhd (BBMB) has issued bad loans worth around USD1 billion (RM3.57 billion)  to companies with vague and dubious track records including the Carrian Group that was based in Hong Kong. The Carrian Group was founded by a Singaporean civil engineer, George Tan, who was working as a project manager for a land development company. The holding company rose to fame and success in the early 1980s when they acquired and owned properties in Malaysia, Thailand, Singapore, Philippines, Japan, and the United States. Some of the industries they owned businesses in were real estate, finance, shipping, insurance, hotels, catering and transport.  In just a few years after making their fortune, Carrian got involved in the BMF scandal for allegations of accounting fraud, the murder of a young Malaysian Bank Bumi auditor and the suicide of the firm's adviser. The Carrian group collapsed and declared bankruptcy in 1983. It was the largest bankruptcy case in Hong Kong.

How did Mahathir's government handle the issue?

At the first sign of trouble, in December 1982, Bank Bumi sent a team of investigators to Hong Kong to conduct an internal audit. A few months later, in March 1983, the then Malaysian Central Bank governor admitted that certain BMF officials have strayed from usual and legal banking practices but assured that Bank Bumi could handle the situation. In the midst of that, in July 1983, the body of a young male was discovered with a towelling cord around his neck in an overgrown plantation in Hong Kong. All the authorities found was a Malaysian coin caught in the lining of his trousers. A day later, they ID-ed him as Jalil Ibrahim, a Malaysian banker with the Bank of Bumiputra on a business trip to Hong Kong. Jalil was BMF's assistant general manager.After months of keeping mum on the issue, then Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad finally broke his silence on the matter and admitted that BMF's bad loans to these dubious companies were imprudent and that he would take the necessary actions if the investigations reveal management malpractices. In September 1983, according to CIA's recently declassified papers, Mahathir confirmed press reports suggesting that five senior BMF bank officials had accepted approximately USD600,000 (RM2.6 million) in consultation fees. Despite the fact that these fees are technically legal, Mahathir stressed that they are morally wrong and informed that these bank officials will be terminated from their employment.BMF's potential losses from this financial scandal were estimated to be around USD700 million (RM3.2 billion), which is nearly the its entire loan portfolio.Meanwhile, a few months later in April 1984, the testimony from the murdered bank official, Jalil's trial in Hong Kong linked the defendant to then Malaysian Finance Minister Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah and other unnamed cabinet officials. He strongly denied the connection. Previously, Razaleigh had also opposed the parliament's call for the establishment of a royal commission to investigate the BMF scandal. At that point, BMF's losses were estimated to be around USD1 billion (RM4.44 billion).

Jalil Ibrahim
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In January 1984, after immense pressure from the parliament, Mahathir established a three-member Committee of Inquiry to further investigate the matter

However, CIA's papers say that this closed-door commission had no legal power to summon witnesses, subpoena documentary evidence from outside of Bank Bumi or require testimony under oath.Later that year, the Committee of Inquiry released three separate reports, highlighting the financial irregularities that warrants police action and recommends Bank Bumi to file criminal complaints against the bank officials involved in the scandal. Following which, the government filed two complaints with the police related to payment of consultancy fees and granting of a USD40 million (RM118 million) loan without Bank Bumi's approval. In January 1985, the government released a final committee report which alleged 10 cases of corruption linked to six BMF officials. Their assets were frozen and a civil suit was also filed against them for repayment.

While Mahathir was not involved and in no way implicated in the BMF scandal, the CIA said that it had tainted his administration, especially since it came right after he took over as the prime minister in 1981

The CIA report said the Malaysian government under Mahathir had a "surprisingly restrained" response to the scandal despite its enormity. "Equally damaging to to the administration has been the perception that the government has only half-heartedly pursued the issue.""The secrecy of the government’s investigation — defended as necessary under Malaysia’s Banking Secrecy Laws — and a year’s delay after the problems surfaced in effecting any management changes at BMF have made the government suspect.""Many businessmen and bankers believe that the government is using the six accused BMF officials as scapegoats in an effort to avoid implicating senior government officials," read the report.

Mahathir has repeatedly denied any wrongdoing and has detached himself from the BMF scandal, stressing that he was not to be blamed for it

In 2015, at the height of the revelations about the 1MDB financial scandal, claims were made equating it to the BMF scandal in the 1980s.Mahathir rebutted the claims and pointed out that he was never an advisor to the Bank Bumi, unlike how Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, who is the chairman of the scandal-ridden 1MDB's advisory board."I don't steal money. The money was missing and it is the bank's money.""I was not the manager of the bank, neither was I its advisor," added Mahathir in May 2015. Commenting on the recent declassification of CIA's files, Mahathir said that it was meant to demonise him and that it was politically motivated, according to a report by The Star today, 25 January.  "Even when I do no wrong, they demonise me and accuse me of doing things I didn’t do," added Mahathir, today.

Do you think the then Malaysian government was involved in the BMF scandal? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!

Here are some of the most controversial and major scandals in Malaysia before the emergence of the 1MDB scandal a couple of years ago:

                Major Financial Scandals That Rocked Malaysia Before 1MDB Was Even A Thing

Although the 1MDB scandal has progressively become a larger case by far.

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4 Resepi Raya Bersama PLANTA, Mudah & ‘Colourful’ Untuk Meriahkan Lagi Hari Raya Tahun Ini

Artikel ini ditaja oleh Planta.

Bila sebut je hari raya, benda pertama yang kita fikir mesti kuih atau kek apa yang kita nak hidangkan kepada tetamu. Betul tak?

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Sekarang ni, kita boleh je buat biskut raya atau kek sendiri di rumah. Selain dapat menjimatkan kos, kita juga boleh mengeratkan lagi hubungan dengan ‘family’ tersayang!Nak lagi best? Gunakanlah PLANTA. Confirm satu rumah bau wangi. Rasa jangan cakaplah, guna PLANTA, mestilah sedap.

Jom kita tengok video 4 Resepi Hari Raya menggunakan PLANTA:

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Biskut Aiskrim

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Bahan-bahan:Bahan A:250g Planta1 Cawan Gula Aising1 Biji Kuning TelurBahan B:2 Sudu Susu Tepung 3 Cawan Tepung Gandum 3 Sudu Besar Tepung Jagung2 Sudu Besar Tepung KastadBahan C:1 Biji Telur 2 Sudu Besar Planta500g Coklat MasakanCara-cara:Sebatikan Planta, gula aising dan kuning telur di dalam mangkuk. Masukkan susu tepung, tepung jagung, tepung kastard dan tepung gandum. Gaulkan semua bahan sehingga menjadi doh. Canaikan doh mengikut ketebalan yang sesuai (0.5cm). Terap menggunakan acuan berbentuk ais krim.Susunkan di dalam dulang pembakar dan sapukan dengan telur. Bakar selama 15 minit pada suhu 170℃.Sejukkan biskut selama 30 minit. Cairkan coklat masakan bersama planta di dalam microwave selama 40 saat. Celupkan bahagian atas biskut ke dalam coklat tadi dan taburkan dengan taburan coklat.

Kek Pelangi

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Bahan-bahan:Bahan A:370g Planta380g Gula KastorBahan B:8 Biji Telur 2 Sudu Kecil Esen VanilaBahan C:500g Tepung Gandum 2 Sudu Kecil Serbuk Penaik Pewarna Makanan (Merah, Hijau & Kuning)Cara-cara:Putarkan Planta dan gula kastor sehingga kembang dan sebati. Masukkan esen vanila dan telur sedikit demi sedikit. Putar sehingga sebati.Tambahkan serbuk penaik dan tepung gandum sedikit demi sedikit. Pastikan adunan sebati dan tiada ketulan tepung.Bahagikan adunan kepada 4 bahagian dan warnakan setiap satu dengan pewarna merah, hijau dan kuning.Alaskan loyang dengan kertas minyak. Letakkan adunan secara berselang-seli ke dalam loyang. Ambil lidi dan buatkan corak.Bakar adunan dalam ketuhar pada suhu 170℃ selama 45 minit. Sejukkan kek sebelum dihidang.

Kek Lapis Sarawak

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Bahan-bahan:Bahan A:230g Planta 190g Gula Kastor Bahan B:5 Biji Telur 1 Sudu Kecil Esen Vanila260g Susu PekatBahan C:310g Tepung Gandum 1 Sudu Kecil Serbuk Penaik Pewarna Makanan (Merah, Kuning, Coklat, Hijau, Biru & Ungu) Cara-cara:Putarkan Planta dan gula kastor sehingga sebati. Masukkan telur dan putar sehingga adunan sebati.Tambahkan esen vanila dan susu pekat dan putar sekali lagi.  Masukkan tepung gandum sedikit demi sedikit dan adun.Tambahkan serbuk penaik dan putar sekali lagi sehingga sebati. Bahagikan adunan kepada 6 bahagian dan warnakan setiap satu dengan pewarna makanan merah, kuning, coklat, hijau, biru dan ungu.Panaskan pengukus.Letakkan adunan warna pertama ke dalam loyang dan kukus selama 20 minit, diikuti dengan adunan warna yang lain. Kukus 5 minit setiap lapisan. Ulang sehingga adunan habis. Kukus keseluruhan kek selama 1 jam. Sejukkan kek sebelum dipotong.

Biskut Roll

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Bahan-bahan:Bahan A:192g Planta220g Gula PerangBahan B:1 Biji Telur½ Sudu Kecil Esen VanilaBahan C:384g Tepung Gandum ½ Sudu Kecil Serbuk Penaik ½ Sudu Kecil Krim Tartar½ Sudu Kecil Garam Halus 1 Sudu Besar Serbuk KokoCara-cara:Sebatikan Planta dan gula perang di dalam mangkuk. Masukkan telur dan esen vanila. Kacau rata.Tambahan serbuk penaik, krim tartar, garam halus dan tepung gandum dan gaul sebati. Bahagikan doh kepada dua bahagian. Tambahkan serbuk koko pada satu bahagian dan sebatikan.Canai kedua-dua doh mengikut ketebalan yang sesuai (0.5cm). Letakkan doh vanilla di atas doh coklat. Gulungkan doh dan pastikan tiada lubang di tengah.Sejukkan doh selama 30 minit atau sehingga doh sedikit keras. Potong menggunakan pisau sebesar 0.5cm. Susunkan di atas dulang pembakar.Bakar selama 15 minit pada suhu 170℃. Sejukkan biskut sebelum dihidangkan.

PLANTA bukan sahaja boleh digunakan untuk biskut dan kek sahaja tau. Banyak lagi resepi lain yang boleh kita buat dengan menggunakan PLANTA!

Dengar cerita bermula daripada 1 April 2022 sehingga 31 Mei 2022 PLANTA akan menganjurkan pertandingan. Hanya beli dan menang! Mudah bukan?  Hadiah utama berupa Thermomix TM6 Bernilai RM 6988. Tunggu apa lagi? Jangan lepaskan peluang ini!

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Butiran pertandingan ada di bawah:

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Dapatkan info tambahan mengenai Planta di sini.


Free Food For Uni Students And More Under Selangor Govt Initiative For RMO

The government is offering free food to public university students who did not return to their hometowns during this Restriction of Movement Order (RMO)

In an announcement yesterday, 19 March, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that Putrajaya will cover food costs of those who are staying at their hostels and dormitories and cannot afford to buy their own meals during the RMO period."Classes have been discontinued, except those conducted online. But having no classes does not mean they can return (home)," he said, according to Bernama.

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The Star reported that the government will calculate the numbers and costs they will have to bear.He also added that the National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) has suspended loan repayments for this period.

In addition, the Selangor government is carrying out several initiatives for those affected by COVID-19, including giving healthcare workers RM200 one-off cash payment and food allowances as they continue to fight the outbreak in hospitals

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The COVID-19 Selangor Concerned Stimulus Package comprises RM127.78 million, which is set to assist those affected during the RMO period

These are the seven initiatives listed under the package:- Hospital workers will receive RM200 incentive plus food allowance.- About 80,000 licensed businesses and vendors within the state will receive RM500 incentives and rent exemption.- HIJRAH borrowers will receive three-month moratorium on loan repayments.- Public university students will receive RM200 incentive plus food allowance.- Smart-Sewa renters will receive three-month moratorium on rental payments.- RM30,000 increase to state assemblymen's expenditure.- Land tax payments will be deferred to 30 June.

According to New Straits Times, Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said that the funds come from the State Treasury and the CSR contributions of subsidiaries of state-owned companies.

Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
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Here are ways you can help those affected by the RMO:

                Here's How You Can Help Others Affected By The MCO While You're At Home

Local author Hanna Alkaf has created a website to make it easier for the public to donate.

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                Feeling Hungry? Here Are 18 Local F&B Outlets That Are Doing Deliveries And Takeaways

It's a rough time for small businesses, but here's how you can help.

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Sekolah Di Negeri Sembilan Ini Buat Pilihan Raya Mini Untuk Undi Cikgu. Comel Sangat!

Murid-murid ini mungkin terlalu muda untuk mengundi dalam PRU14 yang lalu, tetapi itu tidak boleh menjadi penghalang untuk mereka belajar apa itu demokrasi!

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Murid-murid di SK Felda Pasoh 2 di Negeri Sembilan baru-baru ini telah mengadakan satu sesi membuang undi apabila guru mereka menubuhkan stesen-stesen mengundi untuk mengundi calon 'kegemaran mereka'. Perkara ini telah dimuatnaik ke akaun Facebook salah seorang guru di sekolah terbabit.

"Calon-calon" yang bertanding dalam pilihan raya itu sebenarnya adalah guru-guru di sekolah itu sendiri, di mana murid-murid ini diberi kuasa menentukan penerima-penerima anugerah sempena Hari Guru peringkat sekolah tahun ini

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Siap ada stesen mengundi!

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Bukan itu sahaja, jari murid-murid turut dicelup dengan "dakwat kekal" apabila ingin membuang undi

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Menurut laporan Sinar Harian, seramai 183 murid di sekolah itu terlibat dalam pilihan raya 'mini' tersebut

Guru besar sekolah itu, Puan Mazda Ujang berkata, "Proses membuang undi ini dilaksanakan selama 1 jam 20 minit iaitu bermula jam 9.40 pagi hingga 11 pagi."Idea itu dicetus oleh Kelab Guru dan kakitangan sekolah, tidak lain untuk memeriahkan sambutan Hari Guru."Beliau mengatakan bahawa pendedahan pengalaman mengundi seperti ini boleh mendidik murid-murid sekolah tentang hak dan demokrasi dalam memilih.

Satu inisiatif yang harus diberi pujian. Tahniah guru-guru dan murid-murid SK Felda Pasoh 2! :)

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[QUIZ] Which Type Of Traveller Are You?

Months of carefully rationing your annual leave is finally paying off because travel season is here!

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Part of the fun of travelling is people-watching the random mix of fellow travellers you encounter along the way, each with their amusing characteristics.

But have you ever wondered how other travellers see you?

Find out what kind of traveller you are in 9 quick clicks:

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Tell us what you got in the comment section below and share this with your travel buddies!

Whichever traveller you are, be sure to keep up with the latest updates in the travel industry, like AirAsia's new baggage pricing structure!


Agong Issues Statement Addressing The Rakyat's Anxiety Over The Situation In The Country

Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has now addressed people's concern about the latest political development amidst the COVID-19 pandemic in the country

In a statement today, 24 October, Comptroller of the Royal Household for Istana Negara Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said that the King is very concerned about the anxiety and frustration felt by the people amidst the current situation.His Majesty, therefore, advises people to remain calm and be patient in facing the latest situation following Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's audience after the special Cabinet meeting on Friday, 23 October."Al-Sultan Abdullah fully understands the need for the continuity of the country's administration to combat the threat of the COVID-19 epidemic," Ahmad Fadil said in the statement.

Ahmad Fadil said that the Agong will be consulting the Malay Rulers at Istana Negara on the proposal raised by PM Muhyiddin

"Following the session yesterday, Al-Sultan Abdullah has agreed to consult fellow Malay Rulers at Istana Negara soon to discuss and deliberate the proposal raised by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin," he said.

The statement did not touch on the details of the proposals

Although, mainstream outlets have been rife with speculations that during his meeting with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Abdul Aziz in Indera Mahkota, Kuantan yesterday, Muhyiddin had proposed for a declaration of emergency which entails the prorogation of Parliament.


12 Hilarious (And Inappropriate) Restaurant Names That You Won't Believe Exist In Malaysia

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1. Lokap Cafe

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Legend has it that in order to leave the restaurant, you gotta pay bail, not bills.

2. Tepi 7E

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A: Where's the restaurant?B: Tepi 7E.A: What's the name of the restaurant?B: Tepi 7E.

3. Nasi Lemak Wak Kentuk

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Wah! Siapa kentuk kat warung ni?

4. PrawnHub

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*Cue P--nhub intro music.

5. Nasi Lemak Depan Kubur

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The pink colour signboard definitely makes the place more inviting. <3

6. D'Tasteless Cafe

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We can only say the owner is very bold to choose this name!

7. Sohai Chao Fan

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'Sohai' is a vulgar word for 'stupid c--t' in Cantonese. While it might sound very offensive, many people use the term as banter to mean 'that's hilarious'.The aunty on the signboard really brings out the 'that's hilarious' vibe. :D

8. Yue Lai Yue Nan Chi

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'Yue Nan' means Vietnam in Chinese. However, when the word 'Yue' is not used to say 'Vietnam', it is normally used as correlative conjunction in the form of 'yue lai yue' — which means 'getting more and more'.Meanwhile, 'Nan' — literal translation: north — can be a homophone of 'bad' or 'difficult'.Therefore, 'Yue Lai Yue Nan Chi' is a wordplay to say 'the taste of the food is getting worse and worse'. Not the ideal name for an eatery. We can only hope diners appreciate the pun and choose not to avoid the hawker because of its 'bad' taste.

9. Niama Hotpot

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'Niama' is a cuss for 'curse your mum', but when it is written with different same-sounding Chinese characters, it can also mean 'your grandmother'. Therefore, Niama Hotpot is a wholesome name that says 'Your Grandmother's Hotpot', with a cheeky 'curse your mum' undertone.

10. Lee Lou Mei

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Lee Lou Mei — or more accurate romantacised 'Lei Lou Mei' — means 'your old sister' in Cantonese. But it is a derogatory term for 'screw you' or the likes of it.However, the Chinese characters chosen for the signboard literally means 'miles lau (an onomatopoeia in Chinese) taste'.A great pun indeed, but we sincerely hope it doesn't taste like anybody's sister. (It's a joke, guys.)

11. Cincai Cafe

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'Cincai' means 'whatever' in Hokkian.We reckon that this restaurant is a place we patron whenever we just want to be done with eating and move on.

12. Xia Mian Gei Ni Chi

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The characters used on the signboard means 'give you eat down noodle'. But 'xia mian' is also a homophone for 'bottom'. So if you pair them up, it means 'give you eat (my) bottom', which essentially means 'I will let you give me head'.We can only hope that the restaurant is not only for people at the age of 18 and above.

Can't get enough of it? Here's another similar story:

                [PHOTOS] These Restaurants In Malaysia Have The Weirdest Names

Some restaurants have a really good way of catching attention.

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Dr Noor Hisham: 'Genting Cluster' Started By Index Case Who Crossed State Borders

Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the cluster that emerged in Genting Highlands, Pahang was caused by an individual who crossed state borders to visit their friends

Dr Noor Hisham made the revelation in a reply to a netizen on Twitter yesterday, 14 December."Be informed that the Genting Cluster has been found to be caused by an index case, a Bangladesh national, who crossed state borders from Selangor to Genting Highlands, visited and infected several friends," he said."The Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) has been enforced in Amber Court, Ria Apartment, and Rumah Kongsi Kampung Semaut."

Dimaklumkan kluster Genting telah dikenal pasti iaitu kes index seorang warga asing Bangladesh merentas sempadan negeri dari Selangor ke Genting Highland, melawat & menjangkiti rakan2. PKPD telah dikuatkuasakan di Amber Court, Ria apartment dan Rumah Kongsi Kg semaut.— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) December 14, 2020

Although Dr Noor Hisham referred to the cluster as 'Genting Cluster' in the tweet, the Ministry of Health's (MOH) official documentation lists it as 'Jalan Genting Cluster'.The cluster includes cases detected in Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur and Bentong, Pahang.Genting Highlands is located in the Bentong district.

Authorities managed to identify the cluster on 4 December after discovering new COVID-19 cases in Titiwangsa and Bentong respectively

The index case (Case 66,878) of the cluster was confirmed positive on 1 December after undergoing a COVID-19 screening at their workplace, reported Bernama.Following that, on 9 December, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob enforced an EMCO in the three localities involving Amber Court Apartment, Ria Apartment, and Rumah Kongsi Kampung Semaut in Bentong from 10 December to 23 December.

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As of Sunday, 13 December, the Jalan Genting Cluster recorded 20 new COVID-19 cases

The cluster has a total of 349 cases, according to information put out by MOH.However, Pahang recorded zero new COVID-19 cases yesterday, 14 December. MOH did not report any new cases in the Bentong district within the last 24 hours as well.

Although the state currently has 386 active cases, photos that went viral over the weekend show that the roads leading up to Genting Highlands were congested with vehicles

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Meanwhile, the National Security Council (MKN) has denied a viral allegation that COVID-19 positive individuals are placed in First World Hotel, reported Utusan Malaysia.Pahang MKN chairman Mohd Zairasyahil Shah Zakaria said while there are police on duty in Genting Highlands, the officers have been stationed there for a long time.He added that part of their duty is to observe the three localities under the EMCO in the area as well.

Here is the latest COVID-19 information in Pahang:

Last week, a number of places in Genting Highlands was ordered to close down temporarily to carry out disinfection work:

                21 Spots In Genting Highlands Ordered To Close Following Reports Of COVID-19 Cases

Pahang currently has 30 active COVID-19 cases.

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Interstate and interdistrict travelling has been allowed since 7 December:

                Interstate And Interdistrict Travel Allowed Starting Monday Except In EMCO Areas

No more police roadblocks and vehicles will be allowed to carry the normal capacity of passengers.

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31 Activists Hauled Up By PDRM During A Vigil Dedicated To People Who Died From COVID-19

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A total of 31 individuals were apprehended by the police while they were holding a vigil at Dataran Merdeka to mourn those who lost their lives to COVID-19

The individuals involved were members of Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat (SSR) who carried a banner that read, "Belasungkawa jiwa-jiwa yang telah pergi" (Condolences to the souls that have departed).According to The Vibes, they laid the banner at the foot of the giant Jalur Gemilang flagpole before lighting candles and placing roses on the ground.

The group gathered at Dataran Merdeka yesterday, 19 August, and the event was stopped shortly after it began around 8pm.

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Upon interrupting the vigil, police seized participants' identification cards and hauled them into Black Marias

In a report by Malaysiakini, it is stated that several police officers were heard telling the participants to follow them to Dang Wangi police station for "documentation purposes". It is also understood that police had seized mobile phones belonging to the participants, restricting their access to the lawyers present.Meanwhile, in a brief Facebook message, Malaysiakini was informed that all detainees were released at 1am.Videos of the situation at Dataran Merdeka last night have since gone viral on social media. In several clips, participants can be heard asking the police whether they were being arrested, to which the officers didn't answer.

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Police have issued a fine to all participants and opened investigation papers under three different offences

According to Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Noor Dellhan Yahaya's statement, the participants were fined RM2,000 each for violating COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs). The total fine was RM62,000.The case is being investigated under Section 9 (5) of the Peaceful Assembly Act 2012, Section 21A of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, and Rule 10 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 2020.


A Homeless Man Was Being Treated At A Hospital So His 4 Dogs Waited Outside For Him

At around 3am on Sunday, 9 December, a homeless man named César walked into a hospital in Brazil to get treatment for a chronic health condition he'd been experiencing

In a Facebook post that has gone viral, a nurse by the name of Chris Mamprim shared a heartwarming scene that took place while she was on duty at the time.

Nurse Chris Mamprim (far left) standing with her colleagues.
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While César was getting treated, the nurse spotted four stray dogs waiting patiently for him outside the hospital doors

It turned out that the furry creatures were actually his friends.Mamprim's Facebook post has since garnered over 78,000 shares and 128,000 reactions.

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Mamprim learnt that César sometimes doesn't eat just so that the dogs are well-fed instead. "They are all well taken care of and chubby," Mamprim told The Dodo."A simple person, without luxury, who depends on help to overcome the hunger, the cold, the pain, the evils of the world, has by his side the best companions, and the exchange is reciprocal," she wrote in her post.

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The dogs had apparently waited an hour for their dear friend to be released

"Seeing them like that, waiting at the door, only shows how much they are cared for and loved," she added.Mamprim and the other hospital workers were so touched by the sight that they allowed the dogs in to have a meal with César."Believe me, he [César] ate some and saved a bit to give the dogs later," Mamprim said, according to Dodo.

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I'm not crying. You're crying.

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You can see the full post below:

Com tanta gente mal por aí,  hoje me deparei com essa cena.  No hospital em que trabalho,  as 3h da madrugada, enquanto...Posted by Cris Mamprim on Saturday, December 8, 2018


[PHOTOS] These Overloaded Vehicles In China Point To A Much Larger Issue

Overloading is a serious problem in China - 80% of trucks (or any means of transporation used to transport goods) are overloaded

An electric tricycle is used to transport recyclable material in Zhuji.
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While these hilarious photos feature mostly harmless images of wide-loads of materials like styrofoam, they are intended to bring attention to the very real safety issues surrounding overloaded trucks in China.

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Two bridges, one in Yancheng and the other in Wuyishan, collapsed in the same month in 2011 due to overloading

For months, a bridge over the Qiantang River in Hangzhou, that was designed for vehicles weighing only 30 tons and trailers weighing 55 tons, was abused by truckers carrying loads in excess of 100 tons. The bridge finally gave away in July 2011, when a 129-ton truck tried to cross it.

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In the same month, a bridge in Yancheng, Jiangsu province and another 301-meter steel-arch bridge in Wuyishan, Fujian province, collapsed. Both bridges had been built about 10 years ago.

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"Highway and bridge tolls in China are too high for transportation companies"

A collector pushes a tricycle loaded with bags of recyclable waste in Shanghai.
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Cui Zhongfu, secretary-general of the China Federation of Logistics and Purchasing. "Sometimes, they can account for as much as 20 percent of the total expense." Therefore, many companies carry too much freight to try to make trips more profitable and compete with rivals.

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More major bridges in China that have collapsed due to "shoddy construction" and/or "over-loading" in PHOTOS:

A section of the Yangmingtan Bridge in Harbin City sheared off.
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Dozens of visitors fell into two-meter-deep water after a pedestrian bridge collapsed in Xihai park.
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Bridge collapse in Jiangsu, overloaded trucks blamed again.
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A bridge collapses when an overweight truck crosses a bridge in Beijing on July 19. (The Epoch Times photo archive)
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Here is a bizarre collection of photographs that was published by China Foto Press to raise awareness...

A motor tricycle carrying bags of plastic bottles travels on a road in Yuyao

A motor tricycle carrying bags of plastic bottles travels on a road in Yuyao.
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An overloaded motor tricycle runs along a road in Guiyang

An overloaded motor tricycle runs along a road in Guiyang.
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A driver stops to examine his overloaded truck on 204 national highway in Hai'an

A driver stops to examine his overloaded truck on 204 national highway in Hai'an.
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Overloaded trucks are driven along 204 national highway in Hai'an

Overloaded trucks are driven along 204 national highway in Hai'an.
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A man drives a tractor carrying bags of rice in Huai'an

A man drives a tractor carrying bags of rice in Huai'an.
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A woman rides a tricycle carrying polystyrene boxes in Shanghai

A woman rides a tricycle carrying polystyrene boxes in Shanghai.
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A man and a woman sit on a motor tricycle carrying bags of goods in Nanjing

A man and a woman sit on a motor tricycle carrying bags of goods in Nanjing.
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A man rides an overloaded motor tricycle on a busy street in Beijing

A man rides an overloaded motor tricycle on a busy street in Beijing.
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A man and a woman ride a motor tricycle carrying bags of recyclable polystyrene in Shouguang

A man and a woman ride a motor tricycle carrying bags of recyclable polystyrene in Shouguang.
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A recyclable materials collector rides a motor tricycle overloaded with huge bags of waste - and his wife and son - along a street in Xi'an

A recyclable materials collector rides a motor tricycle overloaded with huge bags of waste - and his wife and son - along a street in Xi'an.
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A family ride a heavily overloaded motor tricycle in Taiyuan

A family ride a heavily overloaded motor tricycle in Taiyuan.
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Here are 10 crazy rush hours around the world you wouldn't want to be stuck in...

                [VIDEO/PICS] 10 Crazy Rush Hours You Wouldn't Want to Be Stuck in

In which of these countries do you think the rush hour congestion is the worst? Vote in "Responses"!

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Man Killed by Cow That Fell Through His Bedroom Roof

PHOTO: A cow fell through this roof of this home in south east Brazil, and landed on top of sleeping Joao Marua de Souza, killing him

Bizarre tragedy: A cow fell through this roof of this home in Caratinga, south east Brazil, and landed on top of sleeping Joao Marua de Souza, who later died from internal bleeding.
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READ: The cow who fell through the above roof of small house in Brazil, and killing this man sleeping inside

A Brazilian man died after a cow fell through his roof on top of him as he was in bed.

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Grieving: Mr de Sousa's family lay him to rest. Police officers are trying to identify the owner of the cow, which escaped from a nearby farm. He could be charged with involuntary manslaughter
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The 45-year-old Joao Maria de Souza and his wife Leni had been lying in bed when the cow fell through their roof and eight feet down onto Joao Maria on Wednesday night.

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The one-tonne cow was grazing on a hill behind the small house, in the town of Caratinga, when it stepped onto the asbestos roof, which collapsed under its weight.

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Both his wife and the cow were unharmed.

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Per Hoje em Dia, the owner of the cow has yet to be identified, but may face charges related to de Souza's death.

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Family mourns, says ‘there’s no justice in this’

The cow that fell through the roof of a home in Brazil is believed to have escaped from a nearby farm.
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The family mourns for a 45-year-old Brazilian man killed after a cow fell through the roof of his home and crushed him in bed.

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The roof of a home in Caratinga, Brazil, was damaged.
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“Being crushed by a cow is the last way you expect to leave this Earth,” de Souza’s brother-in-law told the newspaper. “In my view it wasn’t the cow that killed our Joao, it was the unacceptable time he spent waiting to be examined.”

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The victim’s mother was shocked at how inexplicably her son died. “I didn’t bring my son up to be killed by a falling cow,” she told SuperCanal. “He nearly died when he was 2 and got meningitis, but I worked hard to buy medicines for him and he survived.”

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The owner of the cow could be charged with involuntary manslaughter. But that’s little comfort for de Souza’s distraught mom. “There’s no justice in the world,” she said.

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#LundangToNewcastle: Kisah 'Sweet' Cinta Beribu Batu Jejaka London Dengan Gadis Kelate

Cinta tidak mengenal ruang, dan waktu. Itulah yang cuba disampaikan melalui video berjudul Lundang To Newcastle ini.

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Mengisahkan tentang pasangan yang sedang dilamun cinta, Aadil Marzani dan Nik Athirah, mereka membuktikan bahawa cinta juga tidak mengenal jarak atau kilometer

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Klip video 8 minit ini menunjukkan senario apa yang akan dua anak muda yang sedang jatuh cinta antara satu sama lain lakukan apabila mereka terpisah jauh beribu batu? Cinta jarak jauh memang sukar, hanya cinta sejati yang dapat menempuhinya.

Aadil yang menetap di London telah jatuh hati dengan seorang gadis dari Kota Bharu, Kelantan. Dan dari situlah tercetusnya idea untuk tajuk video ini.

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Lundang to Newcastle: Newcastle jika diterjemahkan ke dalam Bahasa Melayu akan menjadi Kota Bharu. Manakala Lundang pula ialah dialek yang digunakan orang Kelantan bagi kota London. Maka terbentuklah tajuknya.

Menariknya, video ini dirakam tanpa sebarang skrip. Segala dialog yang diutarakan Aadil, rakan karib Aadil, ibu bapa Aadil, dan ibu bapa Athirah adalah spontan.

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Lebih menarik lagi, simbolik bumblebee yang ditonjolkan dalam video ini lebih menambahkan kemanisan dalam jalan cerita percintaan mereka berdua

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Setiap kali Aadil melihat sesuatu yang dia mahu kongsikan kepada Athirah, dia ambil gambar bersama bumblebee, kemudian hantarkannya - dan Athirah juga melakukan perkara yang sama. Ini adalah cara mereka berdua menyampaikan mesej i wish you were here kepada satu sama lain.

Diterbitkan oleh Malaysia Airlines, video ini adalah sebahagian daripada kempen untuk meraikan laluan MAS antara London dan Kuala Lumpur sejak 1 Julai, 1974

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MAS terbang tanpa henti dua kali setiap hari dari Kuala Lumpur ke London menggunakan pesawat A380.

Disebalik dua peristiwa tragik yang berlaku pada tahun lepas kepada MAS, video ini dihasilkan bagi menyampaikan peringatan bahawa tidak kira apa pun berlaku, home is where the heart is, dan itu adalah Malaysia Airlines

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Home, is not a place, it is a feeling. Itulah mesej yang cuba disampaikan MAS. Video ini ternyata mendapat perhatian ramai apabila berjaya mengumpul sebanyak 1 juta tontonan dalam masa seminggu. VIDEO PENUH:

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BONUS: Pasangan Aadil dan Athirah bakal melangsungkan perkahwinan pada bulan Ogos ini. Semoga segalanya berjalan lancar.

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