SAYS Review: This Virtual Coffee Shop Has Vegetarian Sandwiches That'll Whet Your Appetite

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Sandw & Coffee is a new player in the food and beverage industry, but don't underestimate the flavours that may surprise you in their products

Established by a couple who wish to introduce a variety of sandwiches that you can enjoy with a cup of coffee, their goal is an intriguing yet challenging one at the same time: transform traditional vegetarian food to be more accepted by non-vegetarian foodies out there. Having tried six different drink options by the establishment (five coffee-based drinks, and one chocolate-based drink), and four of their visually mouth-watering vegetarian sandwiches, it's time for us to decide if the products at this virtual coffee shop is SAYS approved.

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Let's begin with the packaging of the products

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The packages of the food and drinks from Sandw & Coffee are modern and contemporary in design.Lightweight and compact, the sandwich boxes fit to the exact measurement of the contents, so they do not take up too much room if you have leftovers and need to keep them in your fridge. The drink containers on the other hand are made of glass, so they may be heavier and more fragile than the sandwich boxes. Nonetheless, all the drinks are filled to the brim, so you will maximise the amount of money you spend for a bottle of coffee.The most impressive and attentive feature is the label on both the drinks and sandwich containers. The sandwich sleeve placed in the middle of the box contains the brand name and sandwich name on the top, while all the ingredients are listed on the side. For the drinks, the quantity of each bottle is listed on the side together with the methods of storage and how long you should keep the drink if you don't finish it within a day.

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Now to the sandwich options!

With four carefully crafted options, the sandwich fillings are the Black Pepper Mushroom, Spicy Fish, Fillet, and Ham. Each sandwich comes with similar secondary ingredients which complement their respective core filling. These ingredients include 100% whole wheat loaf bread, all-natural gouda cheese, fresh premium grand lettuce, fried eggs, mayo sauce, mozzarella cheese, as well as slices of cucumber, tomatoes, and lettuce. In line with their vegetarian stance, Sandw & Coffee immediately receives a green light for their use of all-natural cheese and mozzarella cheese, notable for being a suitable choice of cheddar for vegetarians. Breaking down their complementary components, let's see how each sandwich faired in our taste test.

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Ham SandwichTender and crispy on the outside, juicy and delectable on the inside, this ham sandwich does a great job at fracturing delicately in your mouth without an incessant amount of oil oozing from the ham bits. A major plus of this sandwich is the seasoning of the ham. As the virtual cafe prides themselves on vegetarianism, expect the flavours to jump out at your palette as if you were eating real meat. Spicy Fish SandwichThough spicy is within the name of this item, the spicy fish sandwich would rank tolerable on the spice metre. Well seasoned and sautéed to perfection, the combination of the salted fish pieces and crunch of vegetables make this another great option fitting for a full meal.Black Pepper Mushroom SandwichThe silky umami texture of the mushrooms may confuse you with its stark comparability to meat. With diced mushroom pieces laid delicately between the buttery wheat loaf and wheat germ bread slices, the peppery kick in this sandwich complements the salty flavour in the mayo sauce and the cheese duet.Fillet SandwichGenerous in size, the fillet sandwich takes the cake for the most filling sandwich of the four. Despite that, the essence of the sandwich does not jump out to the taste buds as the other three do.This writer believes that the pairing of the secondary ingredients need to be shifted around. While complementary to the other three types, the soft texture of the fillet with the oozing cheese options can create a slushy finish in your mouth. Braces wearers, beware!

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While there is clearly no ugly stepsister of the bunch, one sandwich stands out as the star of the show: the Black Pepper Mushroom Sandwich. Retailing at just RM15.90 for the Black Pepper Mushroom, while the other three sandwiches equally cost RM14.90 each, these options may very well turn you into a vegetarian without breaking your bank in the process.

Let's continue with the drinks

Complementing the sandwich options of Sandw & Coffee come their minimal but sustainable menu of drinks. To break down all six drinks we tried, it included their Signature Unsweetened Latte, Signature Chocolate, Signature Black Coffee, Cold Brew White, Cold Brew, and Double Espresso Shot. With the Double Espresso Shot opening a wide variety of options for the other drinks on the menu (or your own personal drinks), let's see how the first five tasted, and how the espresso shot complemented each beverage.

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Signature Unsweetened LatteThick, creamy, and aromatic. The handcrafted latte with premium double espresso shot is easily one of the best coffees on the menu. Spun to perfection, the bottle is filmed to the brim without a foam molecule in sight. This SAYS writer highly suggests this latte to all coffee lovers.Signature ChocolateThe only non-coffee based item on the list, this quality chocolate drink would best be described as comfort in a bottle. Balancing the flavours, this cinnamon coloured drink is not dense enough to make you feel bloated for the rest of the day, but it still provides for that chocolatey craving you seek out.Signature Black CoffeeContaining strong dosages of premium espresso, the signature black option is a good variant to the usual black coffee you might find at "you-know-where". To the dark coffee enthusiasts, try this out for coffee that's just as strong and not as pricy as your usual coffee shops.Cold Brew WhiteThis white coffee brew would probably be a good choice for new coffee drinkers. Lighter and creamier than the other options on this list, the proportion of milk in this mixture may not be the ideal selection for hardcore coffee drinkers that need a brew. Cold BrewThough stated that the cold brew is made with premium coffee beans, this may be the least effective option on the menu. While the strong aroma is inviting, the brew is rather bland without an espresso shot.Double Espresso ShotA wonderful addition to practically every single drink on the menu, the double espresso shot only enhances every other flavour on the menu.While the double espresso delightfully improves the bitterness in the unsweetened latte, it creates a stellar caffè mocha option for the signature chocolate. The essential best feature is the combination of the shot with both brew options. The white cold brew evolved to a stronger sensation while the flat cold brew is now worthy as a showstopper among the other drinks on this menu.Though we would not suggest taking the shot solo unless you need a jilt for your day, coffee addicts can trust that its impeccability stands on its own as it does with the other combinations.

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As the options for their coffee menu vary depending on the essence of the flavours on their own, versus in combination with the double espresso, there is a clear bell of the ball: the Signature Unsweetened Latte.Retailing at just RM15, the quality of the latte you'll receive considering the entire package and quantity per bottle (350 ml) is worth the purchase altogether.

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Here are some of our final thoughts

Overall, this virtual coffee shop is a smash hit considering how new they are, stepping into the game in December 2021. While there is no real flaw in any of their sandwich options, the coffee selection can be diversified and improved on with certain elements. Despite that, the attention to detail and scrupulous construction of their packaging and presentation make Sandw & Co a front-runner for small businesses looking to expand their reach.For our SAYS metre, we give Sandw & Coffee: ★★★★☆

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With aspirations to open up a physical cafe sometime in the future, let's head over to their pages and support our local businesses!Instagram | BeepIt | GrabFood

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UK-Based Malaysian Surgeon Dr Amalina Joins Scientists In Search Of COVID-19 Vaccine

London-based Malaysian surgeon Dr Amalina Bakri has been selected to join a team of scientists from Imperial College to search for the COVID-19 vaccine

In a press release, Imperial College said early findings show that animals given the vaccine are able to produce neutralising antibodies against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2.The team is currently developing the vaccine further and will test whether it can produce the same response in humans, ultimately creating the cure for COVID-19.

Dr Amalina, a PhD research fellow at the university, will join the team to facilitate the vaccine trials

"The first of the UK vaccine trials, led by Dr Katrina Pollock, has started at the NIHR Imperial Clinical Research Facility at the Imperial College," tweeted Dr Amalina yesterday, 22 April."I am involved in recruiting healthy volunteers and vaccinating them in the next few weeks."

Dr Amalina Bakri is a General Surgeon (Specialist Trainee) in London, who completed an internship at Harvard University followed by a Master's Degree at Cambridge University.
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The UK government has allocated GBP22.5 million (approximately RM121 million) in funds to support Imperial College's research

Dr Amalina said the University of Oxford is also involved in the vaccine trials, but Professor Robin Shattock from Imperial College is developing a separate vaccine."There are two vaccine candidates at present," explained the doctor, who also holds a Master's Degree from the University of Cambridge.According to the Imperial College website, the UK government is also providing an additional GBP20 million (approximately RM107 million) to the University of Oxford for the vaccine trials.UK health secretary Matt Hancock said it is the first human trial in the UK."The first human trials for vaccines begin in the UK on Thursday, 23 April," he said in a tweet."We are giving the two leading UK vaccine teams at Oxford and Imperial all the support they need to make it happen."

NEWS: The first human trials for vaccines begin in the UK on Thursday. We’re giving the 2 leading UK vaccine teams at Oxford & Imperial all the support they need to make it happen pic.twitter.com/VGVwqyNpJ2— Matt Hancock (@MattHancock) April 21, 2020

Go get it done, Dr Amalina!

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Similarly, Dr Noor Hisham has been selected to join a team of prominent scientists in the global fight against COVID-19:

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[VIDEO] 2 Kapcai Riders Help Push PDRM Officer's Superbike

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On TikTok, a video has gone viral

In the short video, that appears to have been recorded by a road user using their mobile, two kapcai riders are seen helping push a Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) officer's superbike.Uploaded on Friday, 29 October, the video has over 540,000 views at the time of writing.

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It's unclear what was wrong with the officer's superbike

Either it ran out of fuel or it faced some mechanical issue, but the two kapcai riders ensured that the officer was not left stranded on the road and used their feet to help keep the officer's superbike moving.Their action prompted other TikTok users to shower praise on them under the comment section.

Watch the video here:

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"I Married The Wrong Person" – Malaysian Man Expresses Regret Marrying Hot-Headed Wife

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For every person, entering into a marriage comes with the prospect of a lifelong and unbreakable commitment.
But what happens to those, who through their journey, simply realise they've made a mistake?

A recent confession to the Malaysian Twitter page, TwtWedding, has gone viral for a rather sorrowful and dejected reason.One Malaysian man has anonymously revealed all the issues that are going on in his marriage, and how the severity of the circumstances are causing him to consider ending the relationship for good. Attempting to be fair in assessing the situation, he lays out a clear timeline of events that fully convey his emotions and thought process. Needless to say, the man was upfront and honest about his brief overview of his union — and that he may have married the wrong person altogether.

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Opening his post, the man reveals that while he's known his wife for about seven to eight years, she has a temper tantrum that's beyond reason

While he admits that she does have a good heart, the man continues by saying that she can't take any advise once she gets angry, and that everything needs to go her way to avoid an even bigger fight from happening."I'm not perfect, but I try to be calm — what's more is that we've only been married for three months," he wrote.Explaining the situation behind their union, the man continued by saying that they live in different states, as her family runs a business in Selangor, while he runs his own trade in Melaka. However, he was forthright about their dedication to each of their businesses not being equal at all."She's not fully committed to her family's business, because she's not interested in continuing their legacy. She doesn't have a job as of now, though she just finished studying her master's degree and helps her family here and there. Nonetheless, the sole income for the both of us comes from me."

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Though the man states his satisfaction with being the main financial contributor, his wife's unruly temper has caused him a great deal of distress

Venting his frustrations, the man states that his wife doesn't hold back when insulting him if they get into a scuff — going as far as to say that he "belongs" to her."I don't say anything when she gets angry, I just get really sad. My wife gets rough and straight up rude. I'm not asking her to kiss my feet, but she can talk nicely to me. Words like divorce, leaving me, and that she regrets marrying me are so quick to leave her mouth. One time, when I didn't respond to her, she sent me divorce forms."Explaining how their distance has further exacerbated the situation, the man stated that she refuses to go to Melaka with him whenever he needs to see to his business, saying that she prefers to stay with her parents. "Sometimes, she says we're doing an LDR (long distance relationship)."

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The breaking point, however, came during a recent trip he made to Melaka while his wife was sick — causing her to accuse him of not caring for her

"When I reached Melaka for work, she told me that she had gotten a fever and food poisoning back home in Selangor, but I couldn't go back because I had to settle some work relating to my business. If I don't, where is the money going to come from? I'm the only one working," he stated.Despite his reasoning for not being able to come back, the man stated that his wife accused him of abandoning her and not taking care of her. While he stated that he spent plenty of time contacting her sister, her parents, and even her, she still continued to scold him and tear him apart for not coming back. "I'm not here to enjoy Melaka, I'm seriously working."

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Ending his confession, the man pleads for help through the confessions page. "The point is, I'm very upset that my wife so easily insults and criticises me. Was it a mistake to marry her, should I end this marriage?" he concluded.

The tweet has since garnered the attention of a slew of Malaysians, who seem to be divided on the situation

A fair portion of the comments criticised the wife, saying that her behaviour is rather odd and contradictory to her husband."She doesn't work, but doesn't want to follow her husband. Then why get married? Just sit in your parents house until you get old," wrote one Twitter user.Another person handed out some advice to the couple, saying that no matter how angry one gets in a heated discussion, to never throw insults and demean one another. "When I get really, really angry, I get lazy to talk at all."

Image via @twtmalaywedding (Twitter)

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A couple of others told the confessor that if a man or woman so easily insult you during your relationship, it's an immediate red flag."It's a habit. It can be changed though, but it has to be done before marriage. You [can't] expect someone to change just because they are married to you," one person wrote.Meanwhile, another Twitter user asked the man how he never realised, after knowing his wife for seven to eight years, about her bad temper, saying it sounded a little suspicious.Nonetheless, another user stood up for the husband, saying that people's behaviour can change after marriage. "They [say] you never know your partner's real behaviour until after you get married."

Image via @twtmalaywedding (Twitter)

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All in all, a few fruitful comments stood out for giving relatively good advice to the husband when moving forward with his relationship. "You have to be straightforward with your wife. Be honest with her about what you're feeling, and ask if she has any problems," one said.However, the user also added that if it doesn't work, for him to seek out therapy with his wife to resolve the issue, saying that her mental health may be the cause for her explosive episodes.Seemingly agreeing with this take, another commenter stated, "I have been in the same phase as your wife before this, and I had symptoms of borderline personality disorder (BPD). Teach her slowly, and keep the positive energy going. It would be a shame to give up this marriage after a few months, unless you are completely and utterly drained."

Image via @twtmalaywedding (Twitter)

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Read the full Twitter confession below:

“Aku rasa aku kahwin dgn org yg salah.”1-2 tahun usia perkahwinan ni adalah fasa mengenali & memahami pasangan. Fasa ini juga adalah fasa menyesuaikan diri dengan pasangan. Apa pendapat korang untuk kes ni? pic.twitter.com/BgM6Bon9RR— TwtWedding (@twtmalaywedding) November 12, 2022

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Can't Go To Japan? This New 'Muji-Like' Resort In Genting Is The Perfect Staycation

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A resort has just opened in Genting Highlands providing a  Japanese-inspired setting for a peaceful escape

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Whether you can't afford to visit Japan yet or just need a staycation desperately, Kireina Genting Villa is one place you'd wanna consider for your next holiday. Decked in bamboo fencing and wooden furnishings, the villa's goal is to have its guests as relaxed as possible while they enjoy crisp air and immerse themselves in nature.

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From tatami bed frames and aromatherapy diffusers, to chabudai (short-legged tables used in traditional Japanese homes) and sliding wooden cupboard doors, every detail of the resort matches the minimalistic Japanese vibe.

There are two types of rooms: a suite, which fits two guests, and a villa, which can fit four guests.
Each room comes with its own private jacuzzi on an outdoor patio that's surrounded with greenery.

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The rooms also come with free WiFi, hot showers, television sets, bathroom amenities, as well as complimentary water, coffee, and tea.According to its website, the suite costs RM600 per night, while the villa is RM750 per night.

        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Villa and cafe in nature  (@kireinagentingvilla)

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There's also an outdoor play area for kids, a cinema area, and a café, which opens from 8am to 8pm.

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Meals are available throughout the day. If it's particularly chilly, you can enjoy barbecues and steamboats at their dining area.

The resort offers Western and Japanese cuisines, including vegetarian and non-vegetarian options.

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  @kireinagentingvilla Welcome to Kireina ! our newly open Villa at the hills of genting  Book you next staycation todayyy!  Check out our ig for more info ! #fyp #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #gentinghighlands #gentinghotel #newresort   Coastline - Hollow Coves

Other activities in the area include the Genting Premium Outlets, which is located around 5.5km away. You can also head up to Genting Highlands Theme Park and shopping area, which is about 12.7km from the resort.

Here's where you can find Kireina Genting Villa:

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AddressLot 12195 , Jalan Meranti Genting View Resort, Genting Highland, 69000, Genting Highland, PahangTo place a booking, you can contact the resort via WhatsApp: +6012-6727131.Website | Facebook | Instagram

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Teacher Raises Money To Replace Student's Device After Another Yes Phone Catches On Fire

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A woman recently went viral after her sister's Yes mobile phone caught on fire while charging

On 17 June, Twitter user @najmi_fatin, also known as Fatin, posted a photo of the damaged phone along with the caption, "My sister's phone is now safe. It exploded while charging."The university student told SAYS, "It happened last Thursday, 17 June, around 12pm. My sister had an online class earlier that day. The battery drained out after the class, so she charged the phone.""Then, after a while, the phone blew up and caught on fire."

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"I was not at home during the incident but my sister was very shocked."
"She burst into tears because she realised there were assignments that she kept in the phone," the woman added.

She also confirmed with SAYS that the phone model is Yes Altitude 3, similar to that in another case in Kuala Lumpur where a student's phone caught on fire during an online class.

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After the incident, teachers from the student's school, SBPI Temerloh, raised money to buy the girl a new device

"My sister informed her teacher that her phone blew up and told them that maybe she won't be able to participate in online class like before. Her teacher then informed this incident to the school, and they started a crowdfunding campaign to get a new phone for my sister," Fatin told SAYS.

The teacher, Haspul Nizam Deraman, wrote in a Facebook post, "Today's story. Around 12.53pm today, a student from class 4 Intelligent informed me as their class teacher that their phone exploded while charging. The phone brand is Yes. I then informed the school group that the student might face challenges during online learning because the phone is damaged and they're forced to share a phone with two other siblings.""As a result of working together with the YDP (Yang di-Pertua) and AJK (committee members) of the parent-teacher association, in less than 30 minutes, we managed to collect money to buy her a new phone and there was even extra money left. At 5pm, the phone was handed over to the student at Sanggang Seberang.""Alhamdulillah, God sent me colleagues and a work environment that is so amazing, including the parent-teacher association committee, that worked together in solving the student's problem. Thank you, everyone, you're the best."

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The teacher added that the local phone store owner showed up at the student's home right after they purchased the new device

"In just 10 minutes, everything was settled. New number and a month's worth of Internet too," he noted.He also added that there was no ceremony, in accordance with COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) and only one person went to meet the family. The new phone gifted to the student was a Vivo Y12s with 4GB RAM and 128GB internal memory.

Image via Haspul Nizam Deraman (Facebook)

Image via Haspul Nizam Deraman (Facebook)

Read the teacher's full post here:

Kisah arini jam 12.53pm  pelajar kelas 4intelligent  maklum ke sy selaku Guru Kelas, Phone dia meletop waktu cas (jenama...Posted by Haspul Nizam Deraman on Thursday, June 17, 2021

Another student in Kuala Lumpur faced a similar problem where their Yes Altitude 3 caught on fire during an online class:

                YTL Launches Investigation After Yes Phone Catches On Fire During Student's Online Class

YTL Communications CEO Wing K Lee said that they are taking the reported incident very seriously.

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YTL Communications has since launched an investigation into the matter and replaced the student's phone with a brand new model:

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Where To Go For Cheap And Fresh Sushi That's Less Than RM3

1. Sushi Jiro @ Multiple locations

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At Sushi Jiro, every plate of sushi, sashimi, and appetiser costs RM2.99 each if you eat more than five plates. The restaurant also offers side dishes like miso soup and chawanmushi as well as noodles, dessert, and drinks. Check out the menu here.Locations:1. SK-16, Level 2, Mid Valley Megamall, Mid Valley City, Lingkaran Syed Putra, 59200 Kuala Lumpur.2. LG2.122D, Sunway Pyramid Shopping Mall, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. 3. 170-07-17/18, Gurney Plaza, Gurney Drive, 10250 Penang. [Opening on 15 December 2016]Opening Hours: 10.00am to 10.00pm daily. Contact Details: E-mail [email protected] if you have any enquiries. Website | Facebook

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2. Sushi Mentai @ Multiple locations

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Whichever plate of sushi you take from the conveyor belt in Sushi Mentai is only priced at RM1.80 (yellow plate, RM1.91 after GST) and RM2.80 (red plate, RM2.97 after GST) each. Check out the sushi menu here.Locations: Full list of Sushi Mentai outlets here. Opening Hours: 12.00pm to 9.30pm daily. Website | Facebook

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3. Empire Sushi @ Multiple locations

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A sushi kiosk with one of the widest range of sushi types and flavours we've ever seen, Empire Sushi's selection is priced from RM1.00 to RM2.80 per piece. Locations:1. KLG.1, Lower Ground Floor, IPC Shopping Centre, 2, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.2. 18E, Ground Floor, IOI Mall, Batu 9, Jalan Puchong, Puchong Jaya, 47170 Puchong, Selangor.3. 18, Lower Ground Level, Berjaya Times Square, Jalan Imbi, 55100 Kuala Lumpur.4. GK.6B, Ground Floor, Setapak Central, 67, Jalan Setapak, Taman Ibukota, Danau Kota,  53300 Kuala Lumpur.5. 4-06A, 1st Avenue Mall, 182, Jalan Magazine, Georgetown, 10300 Penang.6. LG-P-2B, Gurney Paragon Mall, Jalan Kelawai, 10250 George Town, Penang.7. Level 2, Sunway Carnival Mall, 3068, Jalan Todak, Pusat Bandar Seberang Jaya, 13700 Butterworth, Penang.Opening Hours: 10.00am to 10.00pm daily.

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4. Wasabi Concept @ Taman Connaught, Cheras

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Having just opened its doors on 1 December 2016, Wasabi Concept わさび also offers sushi priced at only RM1.90 (green) and RM2.90 (red) per plate.Address: No. 108G, Jalan Cerdas, Taman Connaught, Kuala Lumpur. Opening Hours: Monday to Friday: 11.30am to 10.00pmSaturday and Sunday: 11.00am to 10.00pmContact Details: Call  03-8958 7186 if you have any enquiries.Facebook

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5. Kaizen Sushi @ Taman Danau Kota, KL

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Any plate of sushi you grab off the conveyor belt is priced at RM1.90 (pink) and RM2.90 (red) each. Check out the RM1.90 menu here and the RM2.90 menu here.Address: 66 (Ground Floor), Plaza Usahawan Genting Klang, Jalan Danau Niaga 1, Taman Danau Kota, 53300 Kuala Lumpur. Opening Hours: 11.30am to 10.00pm daily. Contact Details: Call 012-661 3058 if you have any enquiries. Facebook

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6. Sakura Sushi @ Pandan Indah, KL

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Sakura Sushi probably holds the title for "cheapest sushi in KL" with each plate of sushi priced at RM1.70 (blue) and RM2.70 (red) each. Check out the menu here.Address:* 69, Jalan Pandan Indah 4/3A, Pandan Indah, 55100 Kuala Lumpur. Opening Hours:Monday to Friday: 12.00pm to 9.30pmSaturday and Sunday: 11.30am to 10.00pmContact Details: Call 03-4287 9779 or e-mail [email protected] if you have any enquiries. Facebook

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7. Sushi YA @ Penang

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With one outlet on Penang Island and another in the mainland, Penangites from both sides of the pond can get their sushi fix for only RM1.90 (pink) and RM2.90 (red) each at Sushi YA. Locations: 1. 188, Jalan Raja Uda, Pusat Perniagaan Raja Uda, 12300 Butterworth, Penang (Tel: 04-314 0031)2. 349-01-09, Jalan Jelutong, 11600 Jelutong, Penang (Tel: 04-609 1257) Opening Hours: 11.30am to 10.00pm daily. Contact Details: E-mail [email protected] if you have any enquiries. Facebook

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Travelling To Australia Soon? Here Are The Top Destinations You've Gotta Visit In 2023

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If you're on the cusp of deciding where you wanna travel this year, this is your sign to head to The Land Down Under!

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You've probably heard from friends and family about how amazing their trip to Australia was, and have been itching to go ever since. We're here to assure you — travelling to Australia is ideal if you want to create unforgettable memories with your loved ones.From vibrant cities to natural parks, pristine beaches to snow-capped mountains, and ancient Indigenous culture to unique wildlife, there's something for everyone in Australia.

Let's take a closer look at the top destinations you gotta cross off your bucket list:

1. Nature-lovers can take this opportunity to visit a variety of national parks, white sandy beaches, and jaw-dropping natural landscapes!

Lake MacDonnell, South Australia
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Lake MacDonnell, South Australia You'll find Lake MacDonnell by taking the dirt trail from the town of Penong. On clear days, the lake gives off a beautiful pink hue, thanks to its high concentration of salt-loving algae.Grampians National Park, VictoriaIf you're looking for a challenge, you can hike up the trails of Grampians National Park, complete with plenty of camping grounds and majestic waterfalls.

Wineglass Bay, Tasmania.
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Wineglass Bay, TasmaniaOne of the top 10 beaches in the world, you can enjoy a breathtaking view of the turquoise waters at Wineglass Bay while digging your toes in the white sand!Daintree Rainforest, QueenslandTake a cruise through the 135-million-year-old Daintree Rainforest to see ancient reptiles such as saltwater crocodiles and tropical bird species such as great-billed herons.

Sunrise over the Three Sisters, New South Wales.
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Three Sisters, Blue Mountains, New South WalesNamed after the three sisters who were part of the Katoomba tribe in the local Indigenous legend, the rock formation is a sight to behold, standing at 922, 918, and 906 metres tall.Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve, Australian Capital Territory (ACT)A short drive from Canberra, families will be able to see koalas, kangaroos, birds, and reptiles at Tidbinbilla Nature Reserve.

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The Pinnacles, Western AustraliaThis natural landmark is located in Nambung National Park. For the best experience, visit the limestone structures after 9pm.Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park, Northern TerritoryWhether you wish to admire the beauty of the sunsets and sunrises or explore nature with the guided ranger walks, there are plenty of activities to experience at Uluru-Kata Tjuta National Park.

2. If you're looking to get away from the hustle and bustle of city life to relax and rejuvenate, there's an array of hot springs and natural spas you need to visit

Metung Hot Springs, Victoria.
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Metung Hot Springs, VictoriaOverlooking the magnificent Gippsland Lakes, you can enjoy bathing, spa treatments, and even sleep when you book the glamping packages.Talaroo Hot Springs, QueenslandFormed millions of years ago, the water temperature at the Talaroo Hot Springs can go up to 68°C. You can access the communal bathing pool via guided tours.

Bitter Springs, Northern Territory.
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Bitter Springs, Northern TerritoryAt Bitter Springs, you'll be amidst palms and tropical woodlands in Elsey National Park. Other activities you can do here are bird-watching and walking around the area.Apsley Waterhole, TasmaniaLooking for a scenic bushwalking track? You can enjoy a swim in the waterhole to cool off before resuming the rest of your walk.

Wyadup Spa, Yallingup, Western Australia.
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Wyadup Spa, Western AustraliaThis hidden gem allows you to fully immerse yourself in the rocky coastline scenery with stunning views.Whalers Way, South AustraliaExplore great cliffs, blowholes, crevasses, caves, and golden beaches that are a must for every hiker and nature-lover.

Yarrangobilly Caves thermal pool, New South Wales.
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Yarrangobilly Caves, New South WalesCheck out spectacular limestone caves with guided tours, where you'll be able to see stalagmites, stalactites, shawls, and cave corals.Adytum Sanctum, ACTThis wellness retreat provides a one-of-a-kind experience with their day spas, bathhouses, and holistic therapy.

3. Australia has plenty of family-friendly locations, ranging from mild to adventurous activities for kids and adults alike

Quokka at Rottnest Island, Western Australia.
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Visit adorable quokkas at Rottnest Island, Western AustraliaYou can swim, snorkel, boat, and cycle at this island, with up to 45km of walking trails and 22km of cycling trails. The island's quokka population is always a delight for both kids and adults.Embark on an eco-adventure in Kangaroo Island, South AustraliaThose interested in wildlife, photography, and wine will enjoy what Kangaroo Island has to offer. Visit the award-winning Little Sahara, Kangaroo Island's top eco-adventure centre for a great family adventure, or take it easy with a walk down Kangaroo Island Sculpture Trail. P.S: Visit during May to September to enjoy the cooling weather!

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Dive into the vibrant waters of the Great Barrier Reef, QueenslandArguably one of the most famous attractions of Australia, discover a large collection of sea creatures as you snorkel through the ocean. The Great Barrier Reef also has a number of family-friendly destinations from Cairns through to the Whitsundays and the Southern Great Barrier Reef.Go on an epic road trip on the Great Ocean Road, VictoriaIf you'd like to take a drive, you'll come across iconic landmarks such as the 12 Apostles, Tower Hill, Mount Gambier, and many more.

Cradle Mountain, Tasmania.
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Explore the alpine wilderness of Cradle Mountain, TasmaniaLocated at Lake St Clair National Park, Cradle Mountain is home to various wildlife such as Tasmanian devils, quolls, platypus, echidna, wombats, and black currawongs. Cradle Mountain's vast network of walking trails includes a collection of short walks, suitable for families that will be sure to take your breath away.Learn about fascinating animals at Taronga Zoo, New South WalesHome to over 400 animals from over 350 species, you can see animals such as giraffes, meerkats, tree kangaroos, sunbears, and many more at this zoo that is committed to conservation efforts. The zoo has plenty of kid-friendly activities, from its daily keeper talks and shows sharing fascinating animal facts to its immersive Tiger Trek experience.

Hot air balloon in Canberra, Australian Capital Territory.
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Go on a hot air balloon ride in Canberra, ACTGive your family an unforgettable experience by floating hundreds of metres in the air coupled with a fantastic view on a hot air balloon ride.Explore unique wildlife at Kakadu National Park, Northern TerritoryAs a UNESCO World Heritage, you'll be spoilt for choice with things to do such as exploring rock art, birdwatching, crocodile spotting, fishing and boating, and more. The award-winning Yellow Water Billabong cruise is a must do for every family who visits Kakadu National Park.

It's time to fulfil that wanderlust by heading to Australia! Head over to Australia.com to start planning your trip today.

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Here's How You Could Win Free Food And Beverages At Paradigm Mall With This Promo

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If you've been to Paradigm Mall in PJ, you'll know that they have all kinds of restaurants to satisfy your food cravings

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Besides a wide variety of restaurants and cafés, Paradigm Mall recently refurbished the entire LG level and there’s a food court featuring a variety of cuisines ranging from authentic Malay, Italian, Middle-Eastern, Thai, Javanese, Hong Kong, and Taiwanese – everything in Food Arcade.Some of the new restaurants in the mall include Nene Chicken, Waffuru Café, Sedap Sedap, T Bun, SRK Noodle House and Farmers Street. But that's not all, keep your eyes peeled for these upcoming restaurants:Mr. ChizuAn VietHarum ManisDabobaGinGer ThaiSalad Atelier

To celebrate all the yummy food offerings, Paradigm Mall will be kicking off their annual 'Taste Of Paradigm' campaign in August 2019, with lots of promos, contests, and events!

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Taste Of ParadigmDate: 19 August - 17 November 2019Location: Paradigm Mall PJ

Here's how you can be a part of 'Taste of Paradigm – Spend and Be Rewarded':

Collect your 'Taste of Paradigm – Spend and Be Rewarded' passport at the concierge today!

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Kick off your food journey by getting your 'Taste of Paradigm – Spend and Be Rewarded' passport at the concierge counter (in front of Padini Concept Store on Level CC). Once you've got your passport, then it's time to feast!

Spend at least RM30 at Paradigm Mall F&B outlets to collect stamps and redeem free food and drinks

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Start collecting stamps in your 'Taste of Paradigm – Spend and Be Rewarded' passport by dining at your favourite F&B outlets at Paradigm Mall. Get one stamp for every minimum spend of RM30, and redeem free food and drinks upon achieving a certain number of stamps.You can redeem food and drinks from outlets like Sepiring, The Chicken Rice Shop, Waffuru Café, Seaweed Club, The Energy Club, Fish & Co, Warung Mama, Vanilla Mille Crepe, and Papparoti.

Every Wednesday in the month of August, you'll also get a chance to spin and win prizes with a minimum spend of RM30 in any F&B outlet in a single receipt

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So what are you waiting for? Head over to Paradigm Mall today to enjoy all their amazing food options and get rewarded while you're at it!

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OldTown White Coffee Considers Suing Individuals Over Claim That It Serves Pork

OldTown White Coffee is considering to take legal action against parties who claimed that one of its restaurants serves pork to customers

According to a statement made by the company's management, OldTown White Coffee denied that its food contains pork and stressed that the allegation made in a viral video was untrue, reported New Straits Times."We want to point out that all OldTown White Coffee outlets have the Malaysian Halal Certification since 2010," the statement read."The halal certification and regulations are not something that should be taken lightly. We have ensured all ingredients for food and beverages do not contain pork or any non-halal items."

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In the said video, it shows what seems to be a bowl of curry laksa, while a voice behind the camera claims the 'red meat' in the dish is pork

The 42-second video went viral last week. The man can be heard claiming that the char siew meat in the dish is pork as he uses a kitchen knife to flip the toppings around."The red meat you see here is pork. Don't eat it. My friend bought it for me and I almost ate it. Luckily, I checked," the man claims.The dish in the video seems to resemble an item called 'Premium Curry Noodles'. According to OldTown White Coffee's website, the item comes with toppings such as prawns, fried beancurd, beancurd sheets, as well as char siew as toppings.

The video hears a man behind the camera claiming that the red meat is pork.
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Following the viral video, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) raided one of its restaurants in Subang Jaya

Photos taken from the raid show that the char siew is 'BBQ chicken' and the packaging of the meat shows a halal logo.The incident prompted the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM) to issue a statement, clarifying that the claim made in the video is not true.The agency advises members of the public to be more careful before spreading viral posts related to halal issues and that consumers should first seek clarification from the authorities to avoid making false accusations.

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According to Bloomberg, the OldTown brand was established in 2007 and headquartered in Ipoh, Perak.The company was once a public listed company, before being acquired by dutch coffee company Jacobs Douwe Egberts in 2018.Other than serving chicken char siew, it is worth noting that the restaurant chain also serves vegetarian items with the use of chicken mock meat.

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80-Year-Old Man Headbutts A Bear, Gets Thrown Off A Cliff And Lives To Tell The Tale

Quite possibly the manliest of all men has been discovered in Russia and his name is Yusuf Alchagirov

Yusuf Alchagirov, an 80-year-old Russian shepherd, was minding his own business in a raspberry field when he was attacked by a large, hungry bear.

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Brown bears vary widely in size, but can grow to a length of 9.2 feet.
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Rather than let the predator get the best of him, Alchagirov counter-attacked. Despite his age, the octogenarian managed to knock the bear off-balance with a flurry of kicks and headbutts.

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Unfortunately, this beating failed to phase the furry attacker and the bear responded by knocking the shepherd off a nearby cliff.

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He initially tried to stab the bear when the beast approached him in a raspberry field in Kabardino-Balkaria, but said the animal knocked his knife away, Ria Novosti reported.

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The feisty Alchagirov was briefly hospitalized with bruises, bite wounds and four broken ribs

He was hospitalised with bruises, bite wounds and four broken ribs, but was spared a mauling, and released within a few days. It is not known whether the bear suffered any lasting injuries.

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It is not known what species of bear the man tussled with, but brown bears are very common in the region. Photograph: Xavier Fores/Joana Roncero/Alamy
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"I got off easy. It would have killed me if I'd chickened out," Alchagirov said.

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Alchagirov's family "baked him three traditional pies to celebrate his survival."

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Alchagirov may have survived his encounter, but experts generally advise against fighting back during a bear attack

Bears attack humans only when they are either provoked or hungry, according to Russian experts. Over the autumn there have been a number of reports of hungry bears approaching villages in the far east of the country, after devastating floods destroyed much of their natural food sources.

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If you are approached aggressively by a brown bear — a common species of bear in the region — Mother Nature Network suggests playing dead as the bear is  ”likely trying to neutralize you as a threat.”

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6 Everyday Malaysians Share How They Defied The Odds To Reach Their Goals

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1. "It started as a way to keep me busy, but I never thought it'd grow into a RM40,000 side hustle in just one year"

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"Two years ago, during the start of the MCO, I wanted to show love to my boyfriend, and it was in the form of cheesecakes! As my love for baking grew, I decided to work on it throughout the lockdown to keep me busy."Within a year, I managed to grow my little side hustle to a point where I even had café and client partnerships, and managed to make RM40,000 in revenue. That's not too bad for a side hustle, right?"- Nicole, 25 years old

2. "Defying the odds doesn't necessarily have to be something dramatic or life-changing. For me, it was as simple as being the caller through on the radio!"

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"A few years ago, I would always listen to this radio station on the way to work. Once, they were running a 'guess the celebrity voice' contest. It seems crazy now that I think about it, but I started going on YouTube to listen to random celebrity videos, using the hints the radio hosts were giving."Eventually, I actually found the video interview where they lifted the voice line from! Since I knew who the celebrity was for sure, I spent weeks calling the radio station, trying to get through. This would happen before work, or sometimes I would take breaks from work to call them. I did this for a month, and one day, I finally heard the radio host's voice on the other end!"I gave them my answer, and I was right of course, so I ended up winning RM6,000 from the contest. From this experience, I learnt that if you put in enough effort and set your mind on something, you have a great chance of achieving that goal. Even if it is winning a radio competition."- Nelson, 35 years old

3. "If I didn't take up the opportunity from my friend to start teaching, I wouldn't get to do what I'm doing now"

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"Heels dancing used to be a way for me to have fun and make friends. That was until I got an offer from my friend to teach. It was intimidating because I had to commit to a regular schedule of choreographing and thinking up new routines every week. It was a totally new experience for me, but I'm glad I did not shy away from it."To make up for my inexperience, I started dancing more regularly and watching dance-related videos every day to get inspired. Fast forward six months later, I'm still here teaching because I genuinely enjoy it and my students are the best! I have also gained more confidence, and dancing has helped me stay creative in other aspects of my life as well."- Sharon, 27 years old

4. "Sometimes, you just gotta trust the process. And when it's time to jump... Leap!"

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"I've always had the desire to work in a Western country, where the culture is different from where I grew up. Coming from an ASEAN country, not many Western companies would offer a lateral move, so I stayed around, laid the foundations, polished my skills, and added to my knowledge."Fast forward a couple of years, I am now in the UK and not only did I get a lateral move, but I am also regarded as someone with specialised knowledge. Looking back, I never thought that the knowledge and experience I stayed back to gain would be the gateway to me fulfilling my desire of working overseas."- Lisa, 34 years old

5. "It was a personal goal for me to switch careers and go into IT, but it was tough because I had zero working experience"

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"I graduated with a masters in mechanical engineering from the University of Nottingham under a scholarship. However, during the lockdown, with inconveniences to delivering end products and accessing sites, I decided that I needed to pivot into another field, which was IT."I started pursuing computer science at 42KL, a peer-to-peer learning environment, and decided to venture into data science. I also took up a machine learning course from Google, while self-learning Python and SQL programming languages in my free time."Getting a job in IT was no easy feat, since most companies were only hiring those with working experience. I even managed to get to a few final interviews, but lost out to other candidates. However, I kept trying and I finally did it! Now, I'm working as a database engineer with a vessel management software company."- Jiong Soon, 30 years old

6. "For me, it boiled down to having the right connections and people around me"

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"I'm a freelance colourist, which means I help to colour videos for advertisements, corporate videos, and music videos. In case you're still wondering, a colourist helps to colour grade, colour correct, and adjust footages to set the tone and mood of a video."I guess I defied the odds simply by having the right connections and people around me. I've learned (and I'm still learning) that I can't please everybody, and not everything will go my way all the time, but that's okay. 'Cause better days are on their way!"- Kelson, 26 years old

Just like how these everyday Malaysians defied the odds, Tiger Beer also proved critics wrong in 1932 by showing that they can brew beer in the tropical heat

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Before 1932, it was believed you couldn't brew beer in the Asian heat. Yet, Tiger defied the odds to create a world-acclaimed lager, born in the streets of Asia. Now, this boldly refreshing lager has made its mark in over 60 countries, with over 40 global awards and counting.

In celebration of Tiger Beer's journey, fans can experience the home of all-things Tiger at the Tiger Den from 15 June to 9 July!

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Taking place at Pavilion Bukit Jalil, the Tiger Den will feature an immersive celebration of the Tiger Beer journey. At the Tiger Den, fans can walk through six zones that encapsulate Tiger's bold journey with engaging, immersive activities, augmented reality (AR) experiences, and T-shirt customisation.

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Here's a closer look at what each zone will showcase:Room #1 - Heritage StreetAn interactive heritage street that tells the story of Tiger's bold and courageous adventures and notable early successes.Room #2 - Tiger BreweryBehind the scenes of Tiger's brewing process using interactive projections.Room #3 - AR-fitti streetIn an urban street setting, visitors can immerse themselves in Tiger's storytelling via graffiti art and AR technology, creating social worthy content.Room #4 - Hype StreetHype Street – This is where you can find iconic creations. Get your customised Tiger x PMC T-shirts here. Alongside that, you can also purchase customised Tiger Beer shoelaces and deubre here. And what's more, you can even hype up your ensemble with the limited-edition Tiger Beer x Edmond Looi shoes sold in this zone too!Room #5 - The Crystal Cold RoomAn interactive area for visitors to experience the crystal-cold refreshment of Tiger Crystal.Room #6 - The Tiger BarYou can end the journey with a free and boldly refreshing Tiger Beer, while enjoying some snacks and listening to DJs from SaturdaySelects.

Starting from 15 June, fans can visit the Tiger Den at these times:

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Wednesdays and Thursdays: 12pm - 10pmFridays, Saturdays, and Sundays: 11am - 12amReady to experience it yourself? RSVP for The Tiger Den here!

That's not all. When you visit the Tiger Den, you could be in the running to win amazing prizes like a trip to Singapore for two that's worth RM30,000, woah!

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One of the ways you could stand to win is by sharing your experience visiting the Tiger Den via IG Reel. Here's how it works:STEP 1: Record an IG Reel of your Tiger Den experience, showcasing the different zones and activities exploredSTEP 2: Upload your video to Instagram, tag @tigerbeermy, and add the hashtags, #tigerbeerMY #TigerDenSTEP 3: Every video entry will count as one submission, which means you'll be one step closer to that Singapore trip, woohoo!Another way to win is when you buy Tiger Beer products in pubs, bars, hypermarkets, supermarkets, convenience stores, Drinkies, or 99 Speedmart. Learn more here.Do one of these methods, and you'll automatically stand a chance to win exclusive prizes, like the grand prize of an all-expense paid trip to Singapore for two.

Head over to Tiger Beer's microsite now to learn more!

As a reminder, the legal drinking age in Malaysia is 21 years old. That means you need to be 21 and non-Muslim in order to buy and consume alcohol. Remember to always drink responsibly and in moderation. Don’t drink and drive. If you plan to drink, try carpooling with a friend who isn't drinking or catch a cab instead of driving.


7 Reasons Why You Don't Need A BMW If You're Driving A Proton

Recently, a news report came out saying that Proton, our national car maker is as good as BMW. They're wrong! Proton is definitely better than BMW and here's why...

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Malaysia’s Proton is on par with other premium vehicle brands like BMW, Putrajaya insisted to Parliament when asked if the national carmaker has what it takes to compete with its international rivals.

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In a written reply to Batu Gajah MP V. Sivakumar’s question last Thursday, the International Trade and Industry Ministry said many of Proton’s newer models display “advanced technology, high quality and performance”. It noted that the national carmaker gained international acclaim when it earned five stars from the Australasian New Car Assessment Programme (ANCAP) and Asean NCAP. “This rating puts the Proton car models on par with other popular car makes like BMW, Volvo, Toyota and Honda,” the ministry said.

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1. Driving a Proton builds your biceps through resistance training

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Royce Tan, 23, tells us he drives a 10-year old Proton Saga. "I don't have to go to the gym. Whenever I wind up my windows, I have to push it with my hands because of the faulty power window issue. Okay lah, they have a lifetime warranty for that issue but I haven't changed it yet."

2. A Proton has secret built-in features only the owner knows

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Billy, 30, drives his trusty Proton Wira. "At night, my car's air con is super cold and nice but in the afternoon, all it does is blow hot air! So what I do is to hit the air con switch 3 times, or wiggle it and the air con is cold again!"

3. You can easily modify your Proton to look like any other luxury car

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Boon, 25, loves to customise and mod his car. "I spend most of my time modding cars out of passion. Protons are one of the best cars to start with as it is affordable and there are plenty of kits out there already! BMW, Mitsubishi, Ferrari? It all can be done. But if I start with a BMW, it's hard to find parts to look like a Proton if I want to!"

4. A Proton car owner is granted 'quick and easy' access in case of emergencies

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Sarah, 19 drives her dad's old Proton. "I used to be very careless as I'd always lock myself out of the car. My dad then taught me this neat trick of unlocking the car lock with a metal ruler. Good luck doing that with a BMW".

5. Your spare parts are much, much cheaper

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"I recently got into an accident in a Proton" said Nathan. "People were really concerned about my well being although it was a minor accident. This was very different when my brother got into an accident in his BMW where they were more concerned about the car. Besides that, spare parts are cheaper to find compared to BMW parts!"

6. The Proton Wira looks like Toothless from "How To Train Your Dragon"

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Ashley loves Protons over BMWs. "Have you ever seen Toothless/Night Fury from How To Train Your Dragon? Don't you think it looks just like our Proton Wira? Case closed."

7. Buatan Malaysia is the way to go!

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"You can safely say that in a Malaysian household, at least one person has driven a Proton, and that single Proton will be passed down from generation to generation," said Melissa, a 58-year-old housewife. "My husband drove one, before he passed it on to me, before I passed it on to my son, and now it's with my youngest daughter".


It’s Been 7 Years. Will This Mother Ever Reunite With Her Youngest Daughter?

Interfaith child custody cases in Malaysia are known to be controversial and complicated as it involves the decision making and jurisdiction of two very separate courts, the Islamic Syariah court and the civil court

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The country, in the past few decades have seen quite a number of cases involving unlawful conversions, such as the landmark case of Chang Ah Mee v Jbt. Hal Ehwal Agama Islam (2003) in which a father converted to Islam and proceeded to also convert his child to Islam without the knowledge of his wife and the mother of the child, Chang Ah Mee on 28 July 1998. A few months later, Chang Ah Mee gained custody of her child and also got the civil court to declare the child's conversion to Islam as void. At the time of the cases ,the Sabah High Court stated that it has jurisdiction over state matters, even if it involves the Islam religion. Thus, under the Federal Constitution (article 12), The Guardianship of Infants Ordinance (Sabah) 1999, The Law Reform (Marriage and Divorce) Act, 1976 and The Administration of Islamic Law Enactment 1992 (Sabah), the court eventually declared the conversion void.Subsequently, in a similar case of Shamala Sathiyaseelan v. Dr. Jeyaganesh C. Mogarajah (2003), problem arose when the father, Dr. Jeyaganesh obtained a custody order from the Syariah court after converting the children, without the knowledge and consent of the mother, Shamala. The case ended with the High Court's ruling that gave the custody of the children to Shamala, with access to the father, while warning her to not "influence" the children with her Hindu traditions.

A brief overlook on the legal system of Syariah courts and civil courts in Malaysia:

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The Malaysian justice system is divided into two separate judicial systems. The first consists of the Supreme Court, Federal Court, Court of Appeal, High Courts, Sessions courts and the Magistrates Court. These courts have the jurisdiction over legal matters pertaining Malaysians and the country in-itself, by following the secular justice system, based on laws gazetted in the parliament. The other judicial system is that of the Syariah Court which handles all legal matters related to issues concerning all Muslim Malaysians, by complying the Islamic sharia law.The powers of the Syariah court are limited to granting three years of imprisonment, a fine of up to RM5,000, and/or six strokes of the cane.

In 2009, Malaysia was once again slapped with the harrowing interfaith custodial battle of M. Indira Gandhi's three children, that is still ongoing, stuck between Malaysia's two-tiered judicial system

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Over the years, Indira's child custody case has taken many dramatic turns involving both the Syariah and the Civil court.
To help you better understand this complex case, we have put together this set of questions and answers, based on all the reports on it, to date.

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What is the M. Indira Gandhi child custody case all about?

In April 2009, 34-year-old, M. Indira Gandhi's life took an unexpected turn when her ex-husband converted himself and their three underage children to Islam without her knowledge and consent. Indira's ex-husband, Muhammad Riduan Abdullah, converted the three children, Tevi Darsiny, then 12, Karan Dinish, then 11 and the youngest, 11-month-old Prasana Diksa to Islam in April 2009. Four months later, on 29 October 2009, Riduan obtained a Syariah court order, awarding him custody for all the three minor children.  In a landmark ruling on 11 March 2010, the Ipoh High Court overruled Syariah Court's decision by providing Indira with full custody for her three children, thus ordering Riduan to return the children back to Indira's care.

However, Indira's ex-husband Riduan went against the Ipoh High Court's ruling in 2010 which returned the custodial rights back to Indira, by refusing to hand over the couple's youngest child, Prasana Diksa to her

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On May 30 this year (2014), High Court judge Lee Swee Seng, cited Riduan for contempt and issued a warrant of arrest against him after he repeatedly failed to hand over Prasana Diksa to Indira.

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Following that, Judge Lee also instructed the police force to locate Riduan and return Prasana back to Indira. The father-daughter duo's whereabouts were unknown after Riduan took off with the then 2-year-old Prasana in 2010. Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar, made an outright refusal to get involved in this custodial battle, citing reasons that the police force does not wish to take sides between the Syariah court and the civil court's decisions on the case.  Instead, Khalid assured that he has ordered the police chiefs of Perak and Negeri Sembilan to ensure that the children are kept under the care of welfare centres in the area, allowing both the parents to visit and spend time with the children till the case is sorted, legally.

What is the religion status of Indira's three children as of now?

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On 25 July 2013, judge Lee Swee Seng overturned the conversion of Indira's three children to Islam by her ex-husband in 2009, thus declaring that the certifications of conversion were unconstitutional and null. According to this ruling, the children who were born as Hindus, would by right be considered Hindus as of now.

Lee cited provisions under Perak Shariah law where the children must be present to utter the affirmation of faith or the “syahadah”. He said the Perak state enactment required a child to be present before a certificate of conversion could be issued.

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In a sudden turn of events, on 30 December 2015, the Court of Appeal overturned the declaration by the Ipoh High Court which states that the conversion of Indira Gandhi's children is considered void

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The three-man bench headed by Justice Balia Yusof Wahi ruled in a majority decision that the Ipoh High Court did not have the jurisdiction to hear the conversion of kindergarten teacher M Indira Gandhi's children by her ex-husband."The majority view this court is taking (is that) ... it is beyond a shadow of a doubt, whether or not a person is Muslim, (the case) falls under the exclusive jurisdiction of the syariah court."The validity of the conversion is also the exclusive jurisdiction of the syariah court," Justice Balia said in his judgment.However, the court did not make a ruling on the eldest child's conversion as she is now 18-years-old.

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Dissenting judge, Justice Hamid Sultan Abu Bacher, instead thinks that the conversion of Indira's children was null and void from the beginning as it did not comply with the rules of conversion under the Perak state law

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In his dissenting judgment, Justice Hamid said the matter of conversion was void from the start as under Perak state law, the children had to apply to convert themselves with the parents' consent."In this particular case it is the father who made the application; there is no provision for that," he said.Justice Hamid (photo) also found the matter to be purely administrative, and therefore not under the Syariah court's jurisdiction.

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Shedding light on the legality of the issue, Justice Hamid added that a minor who wishes to convert must have the consent of the guardian

The conversion certificates issued for the three children also had nothing to do with the jurisdiction of the religious court, Hamid said in his written judgment that was released today. He said the Section 50 of the Perak enactment did not empower the Shariah Court to have jurisdiction over non-Muslims and such an order was in breach of rule of law and inconsistent with the national philosophy Rukunegara that included upholding the Federal Constitution."In the instant case, it is not in dispute that the children have not made the application, have not recited the ‘Kalimah Shahadah’ or have requested the appellant (Riduan) to give consent to their conversion," he said.

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How does Indira's team of legal aides plan to solve this long running court case?

Indira's lawyer M. Kula Segaran, stressed that they will easily give up and will be completing her appeal process at the Federal Court, after they receive the written grounds of the Court of Appeal's recent ruling on the matter

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Her team of lawyers are awaiting the written grounds of the  Court of Appeal ruling before framing legal questions to obtain leave from the apex court, he said. "She has given a firm instruction that her case should be ventilated in the highest court of the land, come what may be," Kula Segaran told The Malaysian Insider.Constitutional lawyers yesterday said Indira must exhaust all legal avenues since the Court of Appeal ruling last week held that conversion was a religious matter for the Shariah Court to decide.

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In the midst of this messy custodial battle, here's what local NGOs and politicians have been saying about the M. Indira Gandhi case:

Former Malaysian law minister, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim expressed his utter disappointment over the case's recent updates, asking whether the case would have been handled the same way, should the conversion be to Christianity instead

Former Malaysian law minister, Datuk Zaid Ibrahim
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“Nothing is crueller to children than to deprive them of the love of their mothers,” Zaid wrote.In his blog post, Zaid also raised the question of whether the same ruling would have been made, if the tables were turned.“If Indira had been a Muslim mother, and the former husband did the unilateral conversion of the daughter to say Christianity, would the decision still be the same?” he said."Let the arguments put forth by Indira and the decisions of the judges be documented and aired for the world to see. If Indira’s lawyers agree with this initiative, start the fund rolling. I am sure we can raise enough for a good film about love and wickedness.I would like to appeal to all Malaysians who care about this case to start raising funds ; not to cover the legal costs of the appeal to the Federal Court, which will be futile, but to make a film about the tragedy suffered by Indira," he wrote in his blog today.

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Meanwhile, Lawyers for Liberty's (LFL) legal and campaign coordinator Melissa Sasidaran wants the government to declare unilateral conversion of minor children as unconstitutional, seeking justice to all those that are battling a similar fate as Indira's

Lawyers for Liberty's (LFL) legal and campaign coordinator Melissa Sasidaran
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In a statement released today, the group expressed their disappointment over the recent Court of Appeal decision in the M. Indira Gandhi case and stated that other non-Muslims might face the same issue in the future.“We are extremely disappointed that the judiciary has once again failed to uphold the constitutional rights of M. Indira Gandhi, thus leaving non-Muslim individuals in similar predicament with no recourse to justice.“Indira’s case is one of the many cases where conversion to Islam by one spouse is being taken advantage of to win custodial disputes.“Although the dissenting view of Hamid Sultan Abu Backer JCA is very much welcomed, the majority of the Court of Appeal panel effectively abandoned its duty to put an end to this protracted sorry state of affairs by viewing the case through ‘religious’ prism and deferring Indira’s legal battle to the Syariah Court,” she said.

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Tevi Darsiny, 18  Karan Dinish, 17 are currently under the care of their mother, Indira while the youngest, Prasana Diksa, 6, resides with her father, Riduan Abdullah.

Read this for SAYS's previous coverage on the M. Indira Gandhi custodial case:

                How Our Sharia Law Is Costing Non-Muslim Mothers Their Kids (Even If They Win Custody)

A Muslim with a non-Muslim spouse who seeks his child's custody from the Shariah court is almost certain to win becau...

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In April 2013, a case similar to Indira's came to light when one S.Deepa's newly converted husband, Izwan Abdullah, kidnapped their 6-year-old child after she was given custody of their children:

                Why Aren't The Cops Investigating A Man Who Snatched A Boy Away From His Mother?

On 9 April 2014, Izwan Abdullah, 31, snatched his son away from ex-wife S. Deepa, 30, even though the High Court gran...

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Tempered Glass Screen Protectors For Your Phone: Things To Know Before Choosing One

The touchscreen 'smartphone' has come a long way in terms of being advanced. Sadly, its most vulnerable part - 'the screen' - even after mobile manufacturers' continued investment in toughened glass, special coatings, and new materials, still remains vulnerable!

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Enter, third-party companies that supply screen protectors.
Now, the trade in screen protectors is high. They come in various qualities and types. Here, we're going to look into tempered glass screen protectors and how to pick one for your smartphone.
First things first, tempered glass screen protectors aren't like the bendy piece of plastic protectors, they're a very thin layer of glass!

Seen here is Zagg's 'Invisible Shield Glass' screen protector applied on an iPhone 6.
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On the pricing front, glass protectors start at around USD2 for the cheapest variant and can go up to USD50 (RM180). The price difference is because of the quality of the glass, and technologies applied to it like an oleophobic coating which reduces fingerprints.
Tempered glass protectors feel more like the original screen. However, because of their thickness (they are generally around 0.3-0.5 mm in thickness), they will bulge out a bit more than plastic.

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So, for example, say you have an iPhone 5 or Nexus 4, the thickness of the glass protector will make it slightly raised from the flush finish of the sides, which can be an aesthetic issue for some.

Seen here is Zagg's 'Invisible Shield Glass' screen protector applied on an iPhone 6.
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On the iPhone, this also means your Home button is recessed more than you're used to. I know 0.5mm seems like a small number, but you can feel the difference.

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While choosing a glass protector, make sure the edges of the protector is bevelled, so that it does not catch or have a sharp edge.

For example, while Zagg's 'Invisible Shield Glass' screen protector, does add to the thickness of the iPhone 6, it's edges are bevelled, reports Forbes. Because of the curved edges that Apple has gifted the iPhone, the Invisible Shield will not reach out to the edge of your handset, rather it just covers the flat area of the glass.

As shown in the image above, glass protectors have surface hardness rating of 8-9H. Meaning they're hard enough to resist scratches from anything that's not topaz or corundum (extremely hard aluminum oxide), but they aren't completely shatter-proof!

Since this is toughened glass we're talking about, in the event of a fatal drop, the protector will absorb all the damage and break into tiny shards. Chances are pretty good that your display will end up unscathed underneath. Thus, instead of having to replace the entire screen, you'll only have to get a new protector.

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Lastly on the installation front, the process of installing a glass protector can be as difficult, if not more, as installing a plastic screen protector. Make sure to clean the screen first and go for the quality product as they are easier to install. Generally, there are two kinds of glass protectors: full-adhesive and bezel-adhesive.
Again, don't hesitate to spend a little extra and go for the slightly expensive ones, because a cheap tempered glass screen protector will probably have issues like:

The oleophobic coating and the quality of the glass is just not good enough. You will see fingerprints, and you'll be able to tell that it's not as good as your actual phone. To me, that defeats the purpose of a glass protector.

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Here's a list of few glass screen protectors you can buy:

In no particular order: 1. Zagg Invisible Shield2. Spigen Glas.t (It offers a low-cost replacement policy for a year)3. Armorz Stealth Extreme R4. Mime's Feather Glass

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Perkasa Expands Influence To UK And Europe

Perkasa Is Expanding Overseas And Will Soon Open Branches In UK And Europe

Perkasa Is Expanding Overseas And Will Soon Open Branches In UK And Europe
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Malay rights NGO Perkasa is expanding overseas and will open its first overseas branch in London on Saturday.

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Perkasa London and Europe will cover Ireland, France, Germany, Belgium and other European countries, where the group claims has 253 members.

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Perkasa's First Overseas Branch Will Open At Southwick, St. Paddington In London On 31 May 2014 With 253 Members

Perkasa's First Overseas Branch Will Open At Southwick, St. Paddington In London On 31 May 2014 With 253 Members
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Perkasa president Datuk Ibrahim Ali will open the club at Southwick St, Paddington, in London on Saturday.

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Perkasa president Ibrahim Ali said today a "Perkasa UK and Europe" campaign will kick off with 253 Malay and bumiputera members, drawn from a cross section of government servants, private sector workers, businessmen and students, especially post-graduates.

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According To Perkasa Secretary-General Syed Hassan Syed Ali, The Malay Community Has Requested Perkasa To Open A Branch There

According To Perkasa Secretary-General Syed Hassan Syed Ali, The Malay Community Has Requested Perkasa To Open A Branch There
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"The Malay community in London has asked Perkasa to open a branch there," Syed Hasan Syed Ali told The Malaysian Insider. He said the Malays in London were not interested in joining political organisations or clubs like the Umno Club, hence the request for Perkasa to open a branch in London.

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Ibrahim explained that he has been receiving requests to set up such a Perkasa branch about a year ago, as many followed the NGO's "nationalistic" fight in Malaysia with keen interest.

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"There was a demand for this about a year ago. They have been following Perkasa's struggle through the news and on social media, and wish to contribute ideas and spread what we are championing in UK and Europe," he added.

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“Although they are studying and working abroad, they are supporting our movement that is aimed at protecting the natives’ rights. “We are not a racist movement, as painted by certain quarters. “We just do not want to see the natives struggling hard for economic survival in their homeland,” said Ibrahim.

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Perkasa President Ibrahim Ali Says The Europe And UK Chapter Will Become The Fortress To Defend Against Liberalism, Pluralism, And Basic Human Rights That Goes Against Religious And Cultural Values

Perkasa President Ibrahim Ali Says The Europe And UK Chapter Will Become The Fortress To Defend Against Liberalism, Pluralism, And Basic Human Rights That Goes Against Religious And Cultural Values
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"With a network like this, many things can be accomplished for the sake of peace and harmony and also for the good image of the country," Ibrahim told The Malaysian Insider in a statement.

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"Perkasa UK and Europe will become the fortress to defend against liberalism, pluralism and basic human rights that goes against religious and cultural values," Ibrahim said. He expressed his excitement on this, saying a wider network would bring more sharing of ideas and expand Perkasa’s cause to promote the its image and the people's prosperity.

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Through Forums And Discussions, Perkasa Overseas Branch Will Help Accurately Inform The Malay And Bumiputera Community About Current Affairs In Malaysia

He said through a Perkasa branch in London, Malaysians abroad could obtain accurate information about happenings in the homeland.

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"The Malay and bumiputera community in the United Kingdom and Europe also needs to be informed and be given the correct picture about current affairs in the country," Ibrahim said in a press statement today.

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"Some of the activities lined up for Perkasa clubs abroad include forums and discussions."

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The Perkasa Britain And Europe Club Is Open To Any Working Or Studying Malaysian Who Is Malay And Practices Islam

Syed Hasan said Perkasa membership abroad was open to any Malaysian, who was Malay and practised Islam, whether working or studying.

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Perkasa UK And Europe Club Will Be Led By Businessman Kamal A Mohamad

The UK and Europe chapter will be led by Kamal A Mohamad, a businessman whose wife lectures at the University of Essex, he added.

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Besides Europe And UK, Perkasa Also Has Plans To Open Branches In Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia And Australia

He said there were also plans to open branches in Egypt, Jordan, Indonesia and Australia.

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[FOLLOW NOW] Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013

The Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013 so far!

Hot air balloons in the shape of 'Smurf' and '3 Wise Monkeys' began to dot the sky over Putrajaya Thursday at the start of the 5th Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013.

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Balloons took part in morning flight during the event on March 30, 2013.

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What to look out for at the Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013

Come and enjoy music from the KL International Jazz Festival at the Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Photo courtesy of Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.
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Find out how it feels like to be in a balloon by going to our cold inflation. Photo courtesy of Putrajaya International Hot Air Ballon Fiesta.
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Photo courtesy of Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.
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Our first ever participation from Poland, Mr Bartosz Oberski.
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Mini Hot Air balloon from pilot Maarten Leloup.
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Johnny Angel II flown by Akio Hachinohe!.
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Delicious pies for lunch.
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Spot the add balloon. Photo courtesy of Siti Nur Qaseh Zahra @FB.
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Balloon at the International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta in Putrajaya.
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Smurf balloon at the balloon fiesta in Putrajaya. Photo courtesy of Micheal Brammem @fb.
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Monster balloon at the Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Photo courtesy of [email protected]
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Spot the Pink Floyd hot air balloon at the Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013.
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Beautiful artwork at the Putrajaya International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta. Photo courtesy of [email protected]
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Planning to go? Read these tips!

Parking layout of the Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta 2013.
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Visitor's guideline to the 5th International Hot Air Balloon Fiesta.
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The 5th International Hot Air Balloon Festival is happening in Putrajaya

The 5th International Putrajaya Balloon Fiesta 2013 takes place in Putrajaya from 28 - 31 March 2013. It is a fun event for the whole family.

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A total of 25 hot air balloons will festoon Putrajaya's sky during the four-day fiesta themed "1 World, 1 Malaysia and 1 Fiesta".

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The 5th International Putrajaya Hot Air Balloon Fiesta is happening this 28th to 31st March.
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Some 18 International balloonists from a dozen countries are expected to attend including Belgium, Australia, Germany, Switzerland, Netherlands, USA, Malaysia, Spain, UK, Poland, Japan and Vietnam.

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Visitors to the fiesta can look forward to special shaped hot air balloons from around the world, among them the ‘Smurf’, ‘3 Wise Monkeys’, ‘Buzzy’ and clown’s head.

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Members of the public can go for the tethered hot-air balloon rides from 7.30am to 10.30am and 7pm to 10pm daily for RM20 per person.

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[FACT OR FAKE #84] Does Eating Whole Lemons Really Help Cure Skin Cancer?

If you've a few Facebook friends, chances are you've probably heard of this widely popular claim that eating whole lemons prevents cancer. Published on the website Natural News, which seems like a parody but is unfortunately quite serious, which regularly publishes many other just as, if not more, silly claims.

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So, getting straight to the point, does eating whole lemons really cure skin cancer. How much of this claim is FACT OR FAKE?

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In order to dissect the fact from fake, we will need determine the origin of such a claim, which first started with this email in 2011:

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While the email about the supposed cancer-curing properties of lemons was originally circulated with a tag line suggesting that it had been issued by Baltimore's Health Sciences Institute, it has denied any connection to the piece, as per a report by Snopes

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Legitimate scientific studies have shown that compounds in citrus may be beneficial in combating certain types of cancer. Thus, the message may have a grain of truth. However, it is nonetheless very misleading and inaccurate. Moreover, the information does not come from a credible scientific source. As this Slate piece notes:

The author cites two medical journal articles. She badly mischaracterizes the first, published in the Journal of Agricultural and Food Chemistry in 1999. The study described the isolation of three compounds, known as coumarins, from lemon peel. Coumarins exhibit tumor-suppressing properties in a laboratory dish, but that does not mean that eating lemon peel prevents cancer.Even if the oral ingestion of coumarins were convincingly shown to fight cancer in a laboratory animal, we still wouldn’t know how much lemon peel would be required for a human to experience the same effects or whether you could tolerate the dose.The second study the author cites is an enormous overreach. No one enjoys biostatistics, but bear with me and you’ll be better prepared to identify weak studies in the future. The study, published in the journal Nutrition and Cancer in 2000, purported to show a correlation between consumption of lemon peel and diminished cancer risk.The authors surveyed 242 skin cancer survivors and 228 controls about their citrus consumption habits, but the questionnaire wasn’t externally validated and has some screwy definitions. (Eating citrus peel “often,” for example, is defined as “50-75 percent of the time.” What does that mean?) The authors did not adequately control for race or skin tone, which is an important variable in skin cancer studies.The sample size was much too small. Only 163 of the 470 study participants reported eating citrus peel, and just 28 of them admitted to eating citrus peel often. That’s not enough to prove that eating lemon peel prevents skin cancer.

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FAKE: Thus, the message contains unproven, unsupported and exaggerated claims about lemon as a cancer remedy and should not be considered a valid scientific report on the subject

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No reputable scientific or medical studies have reported that lemons have definitively been found to be a "proven remedy against cancers of all types," nor has any of the (conveniently unnamed) "world's largest drug manufacturers" reported discovering that lemons are "10,000 times stronger than chemotherapy" and that their ingestion can "destroy malignant [cancer] cells." All of those claims are hyperbole and exaggeration not supported by facts.

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That said, it is, however, true in a general sense that lemons (and citrus fruits) do provide a number of useful nutritional and health benefits, as described in the Encyclopedia of Healing Foods:

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About NaturalNews.com, the site which is run by  self proclaimed "health ranger" Mike Adams, feeds conspiracy theories and publishes articles on alternative medicines. In sort, the site is simply not credible. It's filled with claims that vaccines are evil and HIV does not cause AIDS, among several such horrible claims.

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You Know You're Malaysian When You Can Identify With These Travel Quirks And Habits

1. Jaywalk because you think it's okay to do so everywhere else

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Yes, you know, it's illegal. You just can't help the fact that you're a professional at dodging fast moving cars.

2. Go out of your way to exchange currency from that one place that always has the best rates

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That 0.01 difference in the rate might seem like it's not much, but it adds up when you're exchanging a huge sum of money.

3. Find an accommodation which provides free breakfast - preferably buffet

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You've been trained to get to the breakfast buffet early to "beat the crowd" as well as for maximum enjoyment and intake of food. Plus, you gotta make sure you get the good stuff.

4. Stealthily sneak out or tapau food from the breakfast buffet to keep as snacks for later

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Sometimes your appetite isn't fully "awake" yet and you can't eat as much as you'd like to. Plus, there is so much food left, they won't notice if you bungkus some.

5. Unintentionally disrupt the queue system

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Standing and waiting in an organised line is an unfamiliar concept to Malaysians and isn't quite our strongest suit. You just need a lil guide, is all.

6. Ignore the tour guide and syiok sendiri take selfies

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What's the point of travelling if you don't have the selfies to prove it, right? Time to grab some promo seats to Siem Reap from AirAsia and take lotsa selfies in Angkor Wat.

7. Figure out all kinds of ways to conceal or hide your wallet

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Think you can steal our wallets? Don't think so!

8. Bring chilli sauce with you, especially when going to mat salleh countries

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Everything tastes better with a hint of chilli sauce.

9. Become instant besties with other Malaysian strangers you met overseas

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That Malaysian bond is like superglue. It's easy and quick but undeniably strong!

10. Gotta visit relatives, friends, or a friend of a friend in said country

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It's all acceptable and not ridiculous at all, as long as there aren't more than 4 degrees of separation.

11. Compare almost everything you eat with our own Malaysian food

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8/10 times you think that Malaysian food is better.

12. When you buy souvenir, it's most likely food - chocolate being the crowd favourite

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Japanese snacks are da bomb dot com. Since AirAsia is having a promo to Osaka, would you fly there just to buy those delicious snacks?

13. You're like a little lost lamb when it comes to escalators

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Wait, do we stand on the left? Or on the right? Bear with us Malaysians, we can be a bit slow to catch on when it comes figuring out the unwritten rules of escalators in other countries.

14. At least one person in your travel group will bring instant cup noodles

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So simple, so genius, so good. Sometimes it's the best meal of the trip.

15. Take photos of Malaysian-made things you find in other countries

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It's a mix of being a jakun and also the Malaysian pride in you.


Singapore Is Now Home To The World's First Driverless Taxi

It looks like the future is here! The world's first driverless taxi has begun trial sessions operating in Singapore on Thursday, 25 August.

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The project was part of an ongoing trial by nuTonomy, an automobile startup which was founded by two Massachusetts Institute of Technology researchers now based in Singapore.Being the first to offer public trials of driverless taxis, the startup has beaten tech giants like Google and Uber.

Currently, the taxis are being tested in a regulated  research campus well away from business hubs

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Data from the trials will feed into the roll-out of driverless taxis across the city-state in 2018, said nuTonomy.

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"The trial represents an extraordinary opportunity to collect feedback from riders in a real-world setting," said nuTonomy chief executive and co-founder Karl Iagnemma.

The six taxis - Renault Zoe and Mitsubishi i-MiEV electric vehicles - will operate in a 6km radius, picking up and dropping off passengers at the same time

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At the moment, the service is open to a selected group of people. Although the taxis operate driverless, each journey is accompanied by a nuTonomy engineer who will observe how the machine performs and be ready to take over in the event of a problem.

The lucky few would have to use the startup's dedicated smartphone app to call for the taxis. nuTonomy is hoping to open up trials sessions to more people in the country.

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The fleet of driverless taxis will eventually expand to 75 by 2018.

Ride-sharing giant Uber is planning to have driverless taxis out by August this year while Google has partnered with Fiat to produce self-driving vehicles, which will hit the road by the end of this year

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Do you think driverless taxis will work? Let us know in the comments below!

Driverless taxis are cool, but have you seen China's epic futuristic bus?

                Will This Futuristic Chinese Bus Solve All Our Traffic Problems?

An interesting solution!

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Pelajar Universiti Teknologi Malaysia Jumpa Kucing Tetap Di Kolej, Siap Ada 'PhD' Lagi

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

Sudah menjadi kebiasaan bagi kebanyakan universiti yang mempunyai kucing peliharaan tetap di situ

Kebiasaannya kucing tetap di situ pasti kita akan nampak setiap hari atau ada loceng di leher mereka betul tak?Namun, lain pula apabila seorang pelajar terjumpa kucing di kolejnya yang mempunyai 'PhD' telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

Ada PhD dalam 'Bahasa Meow'

Menerusi perkongsian tersebut, dapat dilihat seorang pelajar berkongsi gambar seekor kucing di kolejnya dengan pencapaian akademik cemerlang.Dia berkongsi beberapa foto seekor kucing yang berkeliaran di sekitar institusinya di Kulai. Bukan sebarang kucing, si comel ini mempunyai kad nama dan tag sendiri dengan penerangan penuh tentang program pendidikannya.Si comel yang diberi nama Che Chombi Che Choki, itu menyatakan secara terang-terangan bahawa beliau merupakan pelajar universiti Johor, beliau kini sedang "belajar" untuk mencapai gelaran Doktor Falsafah (PhD) Bahasa Meow dengan Kepujian.Mengikut bahagian belakang kadnya, tag tersebut dikeluarkan pada 17 November 2022, dan akan menamatkan pengajiannya secara rasmi pada Oktober 2026.

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"Kucing lagi berjaya dari manusia, siap ada gelaran Dr. tu" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dan memberikan pelbagai reaksi mereka.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 209.3K views, 23.7K likes dan 166 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Hebat lah awak meow, bukan calang-calang ada PhD tu :P

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