Bestnya Dapat Ekstra Ilmu, Ini 9 Dokumentari Menarik Di DidikTV Yang Wajib Anda Tonton

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Sejak DidikTV KPM diperkenalkan oleh Kementerian Pendidikan Malaysia (KPM), ramai ibu bapa, guru dan pelajar memberi respon positif

DidikTV KPM ternyata membantu mereka dalam sesi Pengajaran dan Pembelajaran di Rumah (PdPR) dengan lebih efisien.Untuk pengetahuan anda, program yang disiarkan dalam DidikTV KPM bukan hanya boleh ditonton oleh pelajar je.Sebenarnya banyak dokumentari menarik di DidikTV yang anda bukan pelajar pun boleh tengok. Ini antaranya:

1. BY THE SEA – Pantai-pantai menarik di Malaysia

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Rindu betul nak pergi pantai. Dapat tonton rancangan ‘By The Sea’ dalam DidikTV KPM ni bagus juga. Boleh tahu pantai menarik yang ada kat Malaysia. Nanti ajak keluarga dan member anda pergi ya.

2. DUNIA TERSEMBUNYI – Budaya unik masyarakat Asia

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Sebenarnya banyak masyarakat di Asia yang mempunyai budaya unik. Lepas tonton rancangan ‘Dunia Tersembunyi‘ dalam DidikTV KPM, mesti terkejut sebab ada budaya sebelum ni tak pernah tahu wujud.

3. GO TRAVEL – Tempat pelancongan menarik di negara ASEAN

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Kaki travel mesti suka tonton rancangan ‘Go Travel‘ dalam DidikTV KPM. Program ini memaparkan tempat pelancongan menarik di negara ASEAN. Boleh catat siap-siap. Nanti dah boleh travel tu pergi la ya.

4. SUPPER HEROES – Negara popular dengan ‘late night cravings’

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Selalu craving makanan tengah malam? Anda mungkin tergoda dengan rancangan ‘Supper Heroes‘ dalam DidikTV KPM. Banyak negara luar popular dengan late night cravings tau. Haih.. tiba-tiba rasa lapar.

5. FESTIVAL JURNAL KEMBARA DUNIA – Festival popular dunia

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Anda yang pernah melancong ke negara luar mesti suka sertai festival yang ada bukan? Jom tonton rancangan ‘Festival Jurnal Kembara Dunia‘ dalam DidikTV KPM ini. Banyak festival dunia yang popular rupanya.

6. JURNAL RESIPI – Jatuh bangun chef & pengusaha industri makanan

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Siapa kat sini chef? Biasalah dalam perjalanan industri makanan ini mesti ada cabarannya. Anda boleh belajar macam mana nak hadapinya dengan rancangan ‘Jurnal Resipi‘ dalam DidikTV KPM okay.

7. OFF THE HOOK – Lokasi memancing unik

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Mana kaki pancing semua? Kalau anda nak tahu lokasi memancing yang unik, boleh tonton rancangan ‘Off The Hook‘ dalam DidikTV KPM. Bolehlah anda tahu lokasi yang banyak ikan kan?

8. THE STREETS TANAH AIRKU – Jalan bersejarah di Malaysia & kisah di sebaliknya

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Sebagai rakyat Malaysia, kenalah tahu sejarah yang ada di Malaysia.  Tonton rancangan ‘The Streets Tanah Airku‘ dalam DidikTV KPM. Anda akan tahu jalan bersejarah di Malaysia. Ada kisah di sebaliknya.

9. UNSUNG PLACES – Destinasi pelancongan unik yang tak diketahui ramai

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Bayangkan wujudnya tempat pelancongan yang anda tak pernah tahu pun sebelum ini. Sebab itulah anda kena tengok rancangan ‘Unsung Places’ dalam DidikTV KPM. Misteri jugalah rancangan ini. Tak sabar nak tengok.Itulah antara dokumentari menarik di DidikTV KPM yang anda boleh tonton. Orang kata, tuntut ilmu biarlah sampai ke negara China. Jangan lepaskan peluang ini untuk dapatkan ilmu tambahan yang berguna dengan DidikTV KPM.Untuk makluman, anda boleh tonton DidikTV KPM yang bersiaran di ntv7 bermula jam 7 pagi hingga 12 tengah malam setiap hari. Saksikan juga episod terkini DidikTV KPM di YouTube Channel ntv7MALAYSIA Official.

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Akhir kata, program yang disiarkan dalam DidikTV KPM ternyata dapat menyuburkan budaya ilmu di kalangan rakyat Malaysia.
Jom dapatkan ekstra ilmu dengan menonton DidikTV KPM bermula hari ni!

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[GAMBAR] Anak Muda Ini Bina Rumah Kontena Sendiri Kerana Tak Sanggup Beban Hutang 30 Tahun

Dek kerana harga rumah diluar jangkauan, seorang pemuda 26 tahun Muhamad Azree, dengan pendapatan yang tak seberapa menyedari sangat sukar baginya untuk memiliki sebuah rumah yang berharga ratusan ribu Ringgit

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Walaupun hidup bujang, Azree masih tidak mampu untuk membeli sebuah rumah. Harga rumah yang semakin melampau membuatnya berfikir untuk menjadi lebih kreatif supaya boleh keluar dari realiti kehidupan bagi kebanyakan orang iaitu, beli rumah mahal dan bayar setiap bulan selama 30 tahun (atau lebih). Bukan itu yang Azree mahukan.Sejak daripada itu, Azree nekad mahu mengubah hidupnya dengan membuat keputusan untuk membina rumah sendiri tanpa perlu menghabiskan sejumlah wang yang besar.

Berbekalkan keazaman dan semangat yang kuat, Azree akhirnya berjaya melepaskan diri dari bebanan hutang yang tinggi dengan membina rumah kontena pertama di Malaysia. Hebat!

Bahagian 'interior' rumah kontena yang nampak mewah.
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Rumah kontena milik Azree ini bukan sebarang rumah. Ianya sangat unik dan tidak menelan kos yang terlalu tinggi untuk dibina. Rumah ini juga cukup sifat dan lengkap dengan elektrik, air, internet, astro, bilik air, air cond, dan macam-macam lagi. Bahagian interior rumah juga sangat kemas dan nampak mewah.

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Namun begitu, tidak semuanya indah bagi Azree untuk memiliki rumah idaman seperti ini. Terlalu banyak pengalaman pahit yang perlu ditempuhinya sebelum dapat hidup selesa seperti sekarang.Ikuti luahan penuh Azree di bawah:

9 bulan lalu (awal tahun 2014), saya berangan mahukan motor besar, sebab nak bergaya sedangkan saya masih menyewa.

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Saya baca sana-sini orang mengeluh rumah mahal. Saya termasuk dalam golongan tersebut dan memikirkan apalah nasib kita zaman sekarang, sungguh hebat cabarannya untuk hidup selesa. Kerajaan perlu lebih kuat berusaha. Tunaikan janji mereka dan kita juga mesti berusaha.Permohonan saya untuk beli motor diluluskan, tapi saya tidak sain dulu, saya fikir lagi dalam-dalam, betul ke apa yang aku nak buat ni? Sebab dah ada komitmen kereta Perodua Viva sebiji. Jadinya saya buka laman web iklan percuma, saya cari, apa yang saya boleh dapat dengan RM30 ribu selain motorsikal yang saya idamkan.

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Tanah. Ya sebuah tanah lot diiklankan di laman web tersebut. Memikirkan kos sewa di Shah Alam sebanyak RM500 sebilik, selama 5 tahun saya akan rugi RM18 ribu. Habuk saya dapat, property tiada. Motor bukan pilihan saya akhirnya. Saya batalkan loan tersebut.

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Saya nekad membeli tanah lot tersebut, berkeluasan 2400 kaki persegi, bumiputera & freehold. Bukaan 80 kali 30 kaki, lokasinya di Teluk Panglima Garang, 25KM dari Shah Alam tempat saya bekerja ketika itu.

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Beli tanah nak tinggal mana? Komitmen dah bertambah ni, bukan sikit bayar bulanan pinjaman peribadi selama 5 tahun, saya pinjam RM75 ribu personal loan untuk dibayar selama 5 tahun, beserta kereta, anda boleh bayangkan bertapa sengsaranya ketika itu untuk membayar bulanan. Tapi saya gagahkan. Komitmen sebulan kini RM1800 tak termasuk lain-lain benda nak dibeli dan dibayar. Gaji ketika tu RM3500, tolak EPF tinggallah beberapa sahaja.

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Hasilnya, selepas saya melakar dan membuat research di Internet, saya tekad untuk membina rumah dari unit Kontena terpakai. Ya kontena buruk yang dibuang syarikat-syarikat logistik yang tak layak naik kapal lagi.

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Saya belanjakan RM35 ribu lagi untuk semua urusan pembinaannya. Sebiji kontena 20 kaki (1 TEU) saya beli dan potong, saya tambah tingkap, pintu, exhaust fan, cat antikarat luar dan dalam serta pasang lantai getah vinyl. Saya panggil abang saya, “Wan, tolong aku buat rumah”. “Ok dik abang tolong ko belilah barang, upah bayar kemudian”. Lega saya mendengar, mak ayah saya time tu belum tahu sepenuhnya pelan saya, mereka cuma tahu saya beli tanah. Kemudian terpaksa, saya ceritakan kepada mereka, mereka senyum dan bersetuju. Anak mereka sorang ni memang mereka tahu istimewa. hehe.

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Seminggu pertama, saya ratakan tanah, bersihkan semua semak-samun, korek lubang untuk tangki septik, saya tempah 15 lori simen terpakai (pasir kotor) saya ratakan sebagai alas konkrit 1 kaki. Sementara menunggu kering, saya berulang dari Shah Alam ke Banting untuk pastikan kontena saya siap sebab masa adalah amat terhad, dan semuanya adalah kos yang saya tak mampu nak hadap lama-lama, sebab hari berjalan, upah juga berjalan.

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Penghujung September 2014 adalah tarikh akhir kontrak sewaan rumah saya di Spira Alam Impian Shah Alam, saya boleh kata homeless pada tarikh itu. Kontena masih belum siap! Arghhhhh!!! Stress, mana nak tidur?

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Saya tekan lagi mereka supaya segerakan proses mengimpal dan cat, akhirnya pada tanggal 31 Oktober, kontena tersebut dipindahkan menggunakan sebuah lori Side Loader walaupun belum siap, cat belum kering sepenuhnya, lantai vinyl belum lekat, tandas belum ada, api air? Jangan cerita. Tidur tak cukup, makan tak lena selama 2 minggu sebelum kontrak sewa tamat.

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Mujur lokasi tanah dibeli berhampiran dengan jiran yang benar-benar ambil berat. Acok dan isteri memberi saya sumber air selama sebulan, beserta api. Ayah dan mak naik lori datang dari Johor bawa barang-barang peribadi saya yang lain. Hari itu hari yang betul-betul menyentuh hati saya. Nak rumah sendiri sangat kan? Hah mendapat dah rumah dan rumah ni bukan sebarangan rumah dan keluarga saya sokong sepenuhnya buat saya bertambah terharu.

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Tong air, kerusi tandas duduk terpakai, wayar-wayar lama, zink, simen lebihan, papan semua ayah saya bawa naik lori. Abang saya dengan beberapa pekerja juga mula membantu, mereka memulakan dengan pembinaan tapak bilik air dan dapur. Ketika itu rumah masih 1 tingkat, tingkat atas belum dibina, air pun masih pinjam jiran, permohonan air dan elektrik saya hantar kepada Syabas dan TNB pada hari kedua. Sebulan menunggu, akhirnya diluluskan. Bukan mudah tapi tidak mustahil. Ikut aturan dan prosedur mereka.

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Sepanjang sebulan saya tidur di sana dengan rumah yang bertutupkan kanvas, tidur di atas lantai sorang-sorang tiada siapa yang tahu.

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Panas? Memang panas pada awalnya, tapi setelah saya siapkan tingkat kedua berbumbung, suhu turun mendadak, dan saya pasangkan pendingin hawa 1.5HP untuk lebih keselesaan. Perlahan-lahan saya tambah baik rumah ini. Kawan-kawan dari jauh datang bantu, sayunya ketika itu. Saya tak tahu bagaimana nak luahkan perasaan saya, hanya Allah dapat membalas jasa baikmu wahai kawan-kawanku.

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Duit sudah habis, rumah tak juga siap, nasib baik bonus masuk pada awal Januari, saya gagahkan belanjakan duit itu untuk bayar upah tertunggak dan perkemas lagi keadaan di dalam rumah, saya buat kebun di halaman rumah, saya tanam sebolehnya apa yang boleh dimakan.

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Ubi kayu? Ada. Kiranya semua yang kontang ada ditanam sekeliling rumah. Kacang, bendi, cili, keledek kolam ikan pun saya buat. Orang tak nampak susah kita, tapi saya teruskan jua. Itu sahaja cara saya boleh berjimat. GST pun nak bermula, kos hidup pasti meningkat.

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Kini saya sudah boleh kata selesa, saya sudah ada rumah sendiri, sempit atau nak tambah ruang? Bila-bila masa saya boleh tambah. Beli kontena lagi, tenggek atas kontena sedia ada.

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Jika diikutkan, saya tidak akan membeli rumah dengan hutang selama 30 tahun, bersesak berebut parking atau duduk diapartment yang rata-rata pentingkan diri dan masalah sampah, lift saban hari. Biarlah saya susah bayar sekarang. Senang kemudian.

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Saya masih bujang dan masih muda, bagi saya masih banyak boleh saya lakukan ketika sihat dan tidak mengapa hidup susah ketika ini. Saya ada semua yang saya impikan, dan saya akan teruskan sebuah lagi impian, mengubah MPV yang baru saya beli kepada Karavan. Rezeki juga amat misteri, akhirnya saya mampu dapat motorsikal yang saya idamkan selepas 7 bulan rumah dibina.

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Saya bukanlah orang kaya mana. Anak felda je. Mak ayah saya dulu buat rumah sendiri juga. Kalau mereka boleh, kenapa tidak kita? Saya pun bekerja, sibuk juga, boleh sahaja uruskan masa untuk menyiapkan semuanya. Anda patut mencuba, seronok, ternyata berbaloi mencubanya. Siapa kita nak salahkan kalau duit tak cukup? Kerajaan atau kita sendiri tidak berikhtiar?FaktaTanah : RM35,000Keluasan: 80 X 30 kaki = 2400 kaki persegiPembinaan rumah kontena dan tingkat tambahan serta lain-lain kos tersembunyi: RM 50,000.Jumlah RM85,000.Pinjaman peribadi 5 tahun : RM75 ribuRM10,000 dari duit bonus bekerjaKelengkapan rumah: Alhamdulillah semua ada, Aircond, astro internet semua ada.

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Tahniah Azree atas pencapaian ini. Kami harap kisah anda ini dapat memberi inspirasi kepada generasi muda di luar sana untuk think out of the box dan menjadi lebih kreatif dalam menempuh perjalanan hidup.

Bukan senang nak jadi senang kan?

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[VIDEO] Why In The World Is 'Paskal' Actor Hairul Azreen Flexing His Biceps? Let's Watch!

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You probably know Malaysian actor and stuntman Hairul Azreen from his bevy of action films

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Best known for appearing in action films like The Assistant, Paskal The Movie, and Polis Evo 2, he's always caught up in fight scenes, often serving some pretty complicated moves.

However, a yellow-clad Hairul was recently seen in a video that appeared to show him in a different light from his usual onscreen bad boy persona — you'll still get to watch him flex his buff biceps though :P

It's quite a departure from his more serious action movie roles, which is all the more reason to catch him goof off in this funny clip.Watch the video below:

Throughout the video, Hairul can be seen effortlessly doing bicep curls

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Almost every scene shows the action star flexing his muscles à la Cartoon Network's Johnny Bravo, even when it's caring for his furry feline friend and potted plant

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Speaking of kitties, look at this little cutie, hehe

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Look at Hairul go! Hands up if you're always trying to squeeze in any form of movement throughout random moments of your day too. ;P

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Gotta maximise those gains, heheh.

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If you love watching creative ads, you probably know that Maybank has been responsible for videos that range from the comical to the heartfelt.The bank got its creative juices flowing once again, and this time, it's for a video that will absolutely get a chuckle outta you.

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A scroll through Hairul's Instagram will show that he's one busy actor and businessman. It's no wonder he appreciates having convenient financial solutions at his fingertips.Unlike traditional methods of obtaining a personal loan, you can apply for Maybank Personal Loan and Maybank Islamic Personal Financing-i directly via the MAE app, whenever you need it, minus the hassle.

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30-Year-Old Spends Every Sunday Giving Homeless People The Free Haircut They Deserve

Meet Mark Bustos, a 30-year-old high-end hairstylist. He works at Three Squares Studio in the New York City neighbourhood of Chelsea, where prices for his services start at USD150 and can run as high as USD800 for certain straightening or colour treatments.

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Bustos spends every Sunday, his only day off from work, giving the pricey hair studio treatment to homeless people he sees on the streets of New York. He approaches each person with the same, simple phrase: "I want to do something nice for you today".

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For people who have been trapped in a cycle of poverty, unemployment and homelessness, the makeover can also serve a useful function: looking presentable for a job

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Having started cutting hair for the less fortunate since May 2012, Bustos provides haircuts to up to six people every Sunday, capturing many stylings on his Instagram account

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He started this from Philippines when he traveled there to visit his family members. While there, he paid an owner of a barbershop to rent a chair and provide services to impoverished children in need of a fresh look. "The feeling was so rewarding, I decided to bring the positive energy back to NYC," Bustos, 30, told The Huffington Post in an email, noting he's also given haircuts to the needy in Jamaica, Costa Rica and Los Angeles.

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One of Bustos' homeless clients, Jim from Long Beach, California, who'd just been released from prison two weeks before his haircut. "Every human life is worth the same," Bustos wrote in the caption. "We all deserve a second chance."

"Meet Jim, 52 years old from Long Beach, CA.... was just released from prison 2 weeks ago after serving 10 years. . Every human life is worth the same. We all deserve a second chance."
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Of all the meaningful haircuts Bustos has given over the years, one recipient sticks out. "Jemar Banks - I'll never forget the name."

"First thing he said after this haircut was, "Do you know anyone that's hiring?" #BeAwesomeToSomebody"
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Bustos told HuffPost, "after offering him a haircut and whatever food he wanted to eat, he didn't have much to say throughout the whole process, until after I showed him what he looked like when I was done ... The first thing he said to me was, 'Do you know anyone that's hiring?'"

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Bustos cuts hair all over New York City, often accompanied by his girlfriend, who asks recipients what food they'd like to eat. "One response we've gotten is, 'Nobody ever asks me what I actually want. I usually just get leftovers and scraps,'" Bustos told HuffPost.

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He intentionally cuts hair for the homeless in open, well-traveled spaces like sidewalks etc. so that others can watch. "Not to see me," he notes. He does it so that others can find inspiration in the good deed, and be kind to those less unfortunate as well.

"Today, My 30th birthday wish is to inspire and be inspired. ... “If you wait until you can do everything for everybody, instead of something for somebody, you’ll end up not doing nothing for nobody.” -Malcolm Bane. ... Stay tuned, and follow me on this incredible journey.. "
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"Even a simple smile can go a long way," Bustos said.

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"I approach individuals on the street or parks and tell them the purpose of what I do," he says. "Cutting their hair becomes a lot like a therapy session and not just a haircut."

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Bustos looks for homeless people living on the streets rather than in shelters, because they often need an extra “jump start.” People in shelters, he says, have at least taken the initial step of getting a roof over their heads.

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His motto is simple: "Be awesome to somebody"

Best Mother's Day gift I ever gave to anyone ! #BeAwesomeToSomebody
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Check out some of the photos from Bustos' Instagram

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Recent polls by several polling outfits have put Perikatan Nasional (PN), the newest kid on the political block, as a party to watch.
At a recent get-together with a Felda community in Kuantan, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin claimed support for PN is increasing.

The PN chairman and prime minister candidate is confident that support for the coalition is growing due to the people's response during the campaigning period leading up to the 15th General Election (GE15), according to Free Malaysia Today. "Perhaps this is because they want a government that is more attentive and responsible, considering that life is not that good after the COVID-19 pandemic," he told reporters.

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Here are five things you need to know about the newest coalition as we head to the polls for #GE15:

1. Championing their manifesto 'Prihatin, Bersih, Stabil', otherwise known as PN BEST, the party promises a clean government and fresh offerings

"PN candidates are clean from any corrupt practices and none of them have been charged in court for corruption," Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali declared at a recent PN ceramah in George Town, Penang on 12 November, Bernama reported.The PN candidate for the Gombak Parliamentary seat added that people should choose candidates that are clean, in order to form a stable and corruption-free government.

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2. With former prime minister Muhyiddin at the helm, PN stands behind experienced leadership, which they believe is needed to face the bleak global economic outlook in 2023

Their manifesto outlines a plan to get Malaysia back on track. This includes allocating a RM5 billion special fund to encourage foreign investment, creating one million high-paying jobs in the digital economy sector in five years, and creating new domestic products and attractions with a RM1 billion special tourism fund.

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Meanwhile, to aid the less fortunate, MyPrihatin will become the one-stop centre and database for the delivery of financial aid. Plus, the Prihatin Nasional card will be introduced to provide free access to selected health services at private clinics and government hospitals, free bus services to schools and childcare centres for the poor will be implemented, and more.

3. In addition to experienced faces, PN is also fielding fresh candidates with no baggage, while reaching out to youths on platforms they know best

The implementation of 'Undi 18' and social media has seen all parties go to great lengths to reach the newest, and youngest, voters. With a catchy campaign — PN BEST, the coalition hopes to reach young voters in a sea of change that's taken the country by storm. Muhyiddin's now-viral TikTok has even made its rounds across news portals.

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Their manifesto aims to lift youths by establishing affordable youth micro-housing schemes in major cities, increasing the Senator quota for youths, and introducing a 25% PTPTN repayment discount to second-class graduates and above.

4. Banking on a track record of responsive policies and initiatives that include the COVID-19 vaccination programme, PN asserts their manifesto is responsive, realistic, and inclusive

Previously, the coalition created the Economic Recovery and People's Protection Package (Pemulih) programme, a sweeping economic recovery package in response to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. Part of the programme was the six-month moratorium that allowed both individual and enterprise borrowers to defer payments on their bank loans due to the pandemic.

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5. The multiracial coalition is emphasising the need to return towards a values based society, where integrity is upheld and respected

At the unveiling of the PN manifesto in Shah Alam on 6 November, Muhyiddin said PN was serious about integrity. Not only had PN candidates taken anti-corruption pledges, they had also been thoroughly vetted, reported Free Malaysia Today.He added that anyone with a criminal record, or who is under investigation by MACC, or is facing corruption charges in court, would be barred from candidacy in the coalition.

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Asserting a stable coalition that is built on trust and respect between parties, PN touches all bases within Malaysia. PN is made up of Bersatu, PAS, and Gerakan, as well as Sabah Progressive Party (SAPP) and Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR). The latter two are also members of coalition Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).

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Latest News On 10% Service Charge: It Is No Longer Allowed

All hotels and restaurants are no longer allowed to impose a service charge effective today, 6 April 2015

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Domestic Trade and Consumerism secretary-general Datuk Seri Alias Ahmad said the instruction is temporary, until the Government figures out a way to regulate the collection of service charges."At present, there is no official body or ruling that regulates the collection of service charge. It is an age-old international practice. However, as we have received many complaints from consumers, we came to this decision," said Alias at a press conference, Monday.

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Establishments are only allowed to impose the 10% service charge if they have a collective agreement between employer and employees

Businesses that do not have a collective agreement on service charges but still continue to impose it will be subject to action under the Anti-Profiteering Act.

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This is because the purpose of service charge is to supplement the wait staff's meagre income, yet many employers have been known to abuse it

The staff members at Serai Restaurant are worried that their livelihood will be affected if service charge is scrapped.
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Typically, the service charge amounts to 10 per cent of a customer’s bill in lieu of a tip and is shared among the waiting staff at the end of the month.“If you take away the service charge, I am in big trouble,” said cashier Nurshamiqah Shamsutin, 20, of Serai Restaurant in Section 16. “I get a basic salary of RM350 plus a points system and the service charge based on my salary and the restaurant’s performance, pushing my income to as high as RM1,450.”

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However, while employees benefit from service charge, some are being taken advantage of, with some employers keeping the money.“I know the service charge is for services rendered by us to customers, but I didn’t know I was entitled to a part of it. I have never received a commission or bonus from the service charge,” said a waiter at a western restaurant in Jaya 33. “It doesn’t matter as it all goes to the boss,” said another restaurant worker.

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Furthermore, the establishments that are imposing the charge must display a notice to customers

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Businesses are also required to display the services provided to the customers, should they wish to impose the service charge. He explained that service operators should explain the reason behind imposing the service charge to customers.“Service operators should know the types of services they receive, if it is self-service, what kind of service they (business) they wish to charge?“It is the consumers rights to make a decision and no service charge rate is set,” said Alias during a press conference held at the Finance Ministry today.

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This is to be the rule until the newly-established working committee completes a review on service charge in Malaysia

“Until now there is no body which controls the service charge issue in Malaysia and the government is facing restraints as there is also no specific Act for it.“This my administration is issuing this order,” said Alias.Alias also informed that a working committee has been established involving KPDNKK, Finance Ministry and the human Resource Ministry to review the service charge in the country.

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After the implementation of GST, customers were complaining about the service charge that was also subjected to the 6% government tax

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Desmond Lim Will Tell You How Difficult A SAR Operation Is After His 9 March Experience

"I had come on board thinking that with a bird's eye view of a suspected crash site, one would definitely be able to spot a floating debris"

An unidentified piece of debris is seen among oil slicks in the seas about 140 nautical miles north-east of Kota Bahru, Kelantan, on March 9, 2014. The RSAF C-130 military transport plane with 18 crew members on board was participating in the search for a Malaysia Airlines plane which went missing on March 8, 2014 over the South China Sea.
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"I was there at the break of dawn on March 9 with 18 crew members from the RSAF 122 Squadron, who were setting out for a 10-hour mission to locate the missing Boeing 777 from Malaysia Airlines (MAS), which went missing in the South China Sea on March 8 while flying from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing."

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"How difficult could it be to spot something in the sea?" he asked

The view of the vast South China Sea from a Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130 plane deployed on March 9, 2014 to help in the search for a Malaysia Airlines Boeing 777 that went missing in the area a day earlier.
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"Although the search was concentrated that day in an area about 140 nautical miles north-east of Kota Bahru, Kelantan, in the South China Sea, the crew members in the cockpit went to work right from the start, keeping a lookout in the two hours or so it took for us to reach the South China Sea."

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"I would later find out that the task is harder than it seems"

RSAF personnel on board a C-130 scanning the seas about 140 nautical miles north-east of Kota Bahru, Kelantan, for any signs of the missing Malaysian Airlines plane on March 9, 2014. Ten inflatable rafts (orange bundles at the back of the plane) were brought along, ready to be thrown down in case any survivors were spotted in the seas.
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"The mood was solemn, with hardly any words exchanged between the servicemen as they swiftly loaded equipment like smoke markers, inflatable rafts and prepared the 30m-long transportation plane for take-off."

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"As we approached the search area, people sprang into action, removing the seat webbings blocking the small windows and taking up positions to get the clearest views. Some stood on seats to peer out of the windows on the higher parts of the plane."

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"The vastness of the seas was overwhelming. The area of operation was enormous - many times the size of Singapore and the Malaysian Peninsular combined"

A ship (top left in photo) in the waters of the South China Sea seen from a Republic of Singapore Air Force C-130 plane on March 9, 2014. The vastness of the sea was such that it was often hard to make out whether the boats in the water were search-and-rescue vessels or small traditional fishing boats.
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"I was confident that with so many aircraft and ships from so many countries involved in the search, it would not be long before the ill-fated MH370 was found. But it was not to be."

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"The majority of those on board strained their necks, their faces pressed against the basketball-sized windows of the aircraft, scanning the seas and horizon for any sign of debris"

RSAF personnel on board a C-130 looking out of windows of a C-130 RSAF plane, scanning the seas and horizon for any signs of debris or survivors of the missing Malaysia Airlines plane on March 9, 2014. Flight MH370 was travelling from Kuala Lumpur to Beijing when it disappeared from radar screens in the South China Sea.
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"The loud droning and constant vibrations from the jet engines began to take its toll on the servicemen"

RSAF personnel on board a C-130 scanning the waters of the South China Sea for signs of the missing Malaysian Airlines plane on March 9, 2014. Ten inflatable rafts (orange bundles at the back of the plane) were brought along in case any survivors were spotted.
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"The loud droning and constant vibrations from the jet engines began to take its toll on the servicemen, hours into the operation, as they took shifts to scan the waters. Some took a quick shut-eye, and other stepped in to fill the gap."

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"Many were visibly tired after a few hours of intense concentration. A servicemen was asked by his partner to take a break, but he waved him off, signing to him with his hands saying: 'Later. Ten more minutes.'"

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"Some were seen clutching white vomit bags, apparently nauseous form the constant staring at moving objects and the circling of the plane"

"The crew took turns to have lunch - cup noodles and biscuits. No one seemed to mind the simple meal as they wolfed it down and quickly headed back to their posts, seemingly aware of the urgency and importance of the responsibility on their shoulders. "

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"I started to scan the seas, it required tremendous concentration and was extremely tiring"

The view of the South China Sea about 140 nautical miles north-east of Kota Baru, Malaysia, from inside the RSAF C-130 on March 9, 2014. The RSAF deployed the plane on a 10-hour search-and-rescue mission to try to locate the missing Malaysian Airlines flight MH370.
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"I found a window on the right side near the front of the plane and started to scan the seas. It required tremendous concentration and was extremely tiring. I felt exhausted and struggled to keep awake just after 30 minutes."

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"Smoke markers were thrown into the seas, at some points, to mark out suspected debris"

" The plane would then swing back to investigate the marked areas, but each time, it yielded no results."

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"About eight hours after we took off, the plane turned back for Singapore and landed just in time for us to see the sun setting at the Paya Lebar Air Base at about 6pm."

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"My 10-hour journey with the RSAF showed me just how difficult an open-sea search-and-rescue operation really is"

This RSAF C-130 aircraft, with an 18-member crew, spent about 10 hours on a mission to locate the missing Malaysia Airlines plane on March 9.
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"We saw some vessels in the seas, but at about 500 feet (150m) up in the air, we were circling too high up to be able to tell whether they were search-and-rescue boats, or just traditional Vietnamese fishing boats."

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It's Official: Anwar Ibrahim Sworn In As 10th PM

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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim took his oath of office before the Yang di-Pertuan Agong at Istana Negara at 5pm today, 24 November

With the oath of office, Anwar has been sworn in as the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia.The Tambun member of parliament (MP) arrived at the palace for the presentation of the instrument of appointment and swearing-in ceremony at the palace amidst shouts of "reformasi" from his supporters.

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Anwar was appointed by the Agong to the post earlier today after days of political uncertainty post the 15th General Election (GE15)

The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri'ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah today consented to the appointment in accordance with Article 40(2)(a) and Article 43(2)(a) of the Federal Constitution.The appointment was finalised after the Agong deliberated the opinions of the Malay Rulers, who convened a special meeting at Istana Negara today to make the best decision for the country.

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Malaysia Is Worse Than Thailand In Reading, Maths And Science

According To PISA 2012 Results, Malaysia Has Scored Below The Global Average When It Comes To Reading (398), Maths (421) And Science (420)

Malaysian students have scored below the global average under the Programme for International Student Assessment (Pisa) 2012.
According to the results released by the Organisation for Economic Cooperation and Development (OECD), Malaysia scored 421 in Mathematics, 398 in Reading and 420 in Science respectively.

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The results achieved in the latest survey showed Malaysia was below the global average score of 494 in Mathematics, 496 in Reading and 501 in Science.

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Compared To The 2009 Results, Malaysia Has Improved In The Area Of Reading (414) And Maths (404), But Declined In Science (422)

Reading ability fell the most, plunging to an average of 398 in the 2012. Malaysian students in the previous edition had recorded a score of 414, while the current OECD average was 496.

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In 2009, Malaysia scored 404 in Mathematics, 414 in Reading and 422 in Science.

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Among 65 Countries, Malaysia Ranks In The Bottom Third, Coming In At 52

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Based on the mean score for 2012, Malaysia is still placed in the bottom third, ranking 52 out of 65 countries, and 55 out of 74 countries in the 2009 survey.

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Malaysia Came After Both Neighbours, Singapore And Indonesia. Shanghai, Singapore And Hong Kong Took The Top Spots.

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Neighbours Singapore were placed second in the assessment, behind top-scorers from Shanghai in China. Thailand is two places above Malaysia while Indonesia was second from bottom.

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The Official PISA 2012 Results:

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[VIDEO] Man Stabs Wife To Death Just Two Weeks After Being Released From Prison

An Ex-Convict Stabbed His Wife To Death After He Was Released From Jail For Barely Two Weeks

An ex-convict, barely two weeks out of prison, stabbed his wife to death in a drunken stupor in their home in Ladang Bukit Darah.

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The incident took place at their home in Sungai Buloh when the 35-year-old man come home in a drunken state and accused his wife of having an affair with another man.

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The 35-Year-Old Man Stabbed His 36-Year-Old Wife Several Times In The Back With A 35cm-Long Knife

Gombak district police chief, ACP Abdul Rahim Abdullah said the 35-year-old man had recently been released from prison on Oct 12.
"The suspect had used a 35cm-long knife to stab his 36-year-old wife several times on her back in the 9pm incident.

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The Victim Ran To Her Neighbour's House Screaming For Help But He Chased After Her, She Died Several Minutes Later

“However, the victim, who was bleeding, managed to run to her neighbour’s house for help before dying several minutes later,” he said. Abdul Rahim added that the victim was still able to run to her neighbour’s house for help, but her husband managed to chase after her, stabbing her in the back.

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Drenched in her own blood, Murugamal ran out to her neighbour’s house screaming for help.
The man went after her and stabbed the mother of six another time in the back.

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The Husband Surrendered Himself To The Police After Fleeing From The Scene

A man, who was released from prison on October 12, surrendered to police after stabbing his wife to death at Bukit Darah Kundang Farm, Sungai Buloh, near here last night.

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Gombak OCPD ACP Abdul Rahim Abdullah said the man fled after he was threatened by the neighbours, leaving his wife to die in a pool of blood.
"He later surrendered himself to the Aman Jaya police station at 9.40pm.

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Police Says The Man Returned Home Drunk And Started Accusing His Wife Of Having An Affair

The suspect is being investigated for murder under section 302 of the Penal Code and section 506 of the same code.

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"Preliminary investigation revealed that the suspect had returned home in a drunken state and had accused his wife of having an affair with another man.
"The couple is said to have quarreled frequently and police are investigating the suspect's previous criminal record," he said.

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Barisan Nasional Wins The Balingan By-Election With Big Majority

Barisan Nasional candidate Yussibnosh Balo won in the Balingian by-election with a majority of 6,911 votes
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Barisan Nasional candidate Yussibnosh Balo won in the Balingian by-election with a majority of 6,911 votes ( 72.92 per cent).

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The final tally from 39 streams showed Yussibnosh polled  8,194 votes while PKR candidate Abdul Jalil Bujang garnered 1,283 votes. There are a total of 146 spoilt votes.

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The result was announced by returning officer Shafrie Saili at 7.45pm. The margin of victory was greater than the 5,154-vote majority obtained by former Chief Minister and assemblyman Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud in the 2011 state election.

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Yussibnosh also won the count in all 41 voting streams. Turnout was 72.33%, slightly higher than the 70% recorded in 2011.

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Early Voting Starts In Balingian By-Election

Early voting for Balingian by-election
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As of 10am, 58 early voters (43%) of the Balingian by-election have cast their ballots at the district police station's multipurpose hall here.

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Election Commission (EC) secretary Datuk Abdul Ghani Salleh said 58 voters or 43 per cent of the 133 constituents who had registered to vote early cast their ballots after the polling stream was opened at 8am. “Since today is the Police Day celebration, the voting process is expected to be a bit slow in the morning and pick up later until it ends at 5 pm,” he told reporters after visiting the hall to witness the voting process.

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"The process is slow a bit this morning due to many have attended the 207th Police Day celebration," he said.

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The 133 constituents who had registered to vote early are scheduled to cast their ballots at the multipurpose hall of the Mukah Police headquarters where one polling stream will be opened. The ordinary polling is scheduled for Saturday, and the rest of the 13,366 voters will cast their ballots at 21 polling streams then.

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17 March: Former District Officer VS Businessman In Balingian By-Election

Yussibnosh Balo (Barisan-PBB), 47, filed his nomination papers around 9am Monday, followed by Abdul Jalil Bujang (Pakatan-PKR), 55, at 9.12am.
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The Balingian by-election will see a straight fight between Barisan Nasional and Pakatan Rakyat.

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Yussibnosh Balo (Barisan-PBB), 47, filed his nomination papers around 9am Monday, followed by Abdul Jalil Bujang (Pakatan-PKR), 55, at 9.12am.

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Yussibnosh is the former Dalat district officer while Abdul Jalil is a businessman.

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BN candidate Yussibnosh Balo will be challenged by Abdul Jalil Bujang from PKR to wrest the state seat, which was vacated by Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, when he retired as Sarawak Chief Minister last Feb 28.

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Meanwhile Election Commission Chairman (EC) Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd told reporters that he was satisfied with the nomination process today. He said the nomination process was one of the best that was conducted in the country and was confident the situation would continue during the campaign period and polling day. “There was no untoward incident and supporters from both parties had shown that they respect the lifestyle and values of the local community,” he said.

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A map of polling stations in the Balingian state constituency
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6 March: Following The Resignation Of Former Sarawak CM And Balingian State Assemblyman Taib Mahmud, A By-Election Will Be Held To Find A Replacement For The State Seat

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The N.51 seat was vacated when former Sarawak Chief Minister Tan Sri Abdul Taib Mahmud, who was the state assemblyman for the seat, stepped down on Feb 28. Taib, the Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) president, appointed the party’s vice-president Tan Sri Adenan Satem as the new chief minister.

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Taib had been the assemblyman for Balingian since 2001.

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Sarawak Chief Minister Adenan Satem Is Confident Barisan Nasional And PBB Will Win The Balingian State Seat
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Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem disclosed that a few names have been submitted to him as potential candidates for the upcoming Balingan by-election. According to him, he will discuss the matter with his senior colleagues in Parti Pesaka Bumiputera Bersatu (PBB) as well as the state BN to come out with the most suitable person (candidate).

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“We are consciously confident that we can win the by-election as we had won Balingian so many times before,” he said, adding that he will announce the BN candidate in due course.  When told that a few independent candidates will join in the fray in Balingian, Adenan said, “Independents are free to contest wherever they like but we cannot guarantee they will not lose their deposits.”

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Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem
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The Election Commission Has Announced That The N51 Balingian By-Election Will Take Place On 29 March 2014

The Election Commission has announced that the N51 Balingian by-election, will take place on March 29.

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He also said that the by-election was scheduled for a Saturday to enable Christian voters to attend Sunday church service.

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"For the Balingian by-election, the EC will use the Suarah Mesra Mukah Hall as the nomination centre and the official tallying centre," he said in a press conference at the Election Commission headquarters here today.

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Abdul Aziz: We will use the 2012 voting registry that has been updated up till Feb 27
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The Nomination Day Will Be On 17 March 2014 While Early Voting Will Be Scheduled On 25 March 2014

Its chairman Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof said the nomination day would fall on March 17, while early voting would be on March 25.

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The campaigning period for the by-election will be 12 days. "We will form three campaign election enforcement teams to monitor the situation on the ground during the campaigning period.

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There Will Be 21 Polling Centres To Accommodate The 13,000+ Voters

“Twenty-two polling centres will be opened with 21 normal polling centres and one for early voting. We will use the 2012 voting registry that has been updated up till Feb 27. “Currently we have 13,366 registered voters with 13,233 and 133 early voters,” said EC chairperson Tan Sri Abdul Aziz Mohd Yusof.

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Abdul Aziz also said that EC will be appointing local independent observers, especially from Sarawak, to ensure a smooth by-election in Balingian. “To those who claim to be any kind of observers or monitoring body it will be the same, if you are not appointed by the EC, you will not be able to enter the prohibited areas,” he told a press conference in the EC headquarters in Putrajaya.

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During the 10th state polls in April 2011, Taib won with a majority of 5,154 votes, defeating independent candidate Datuk Salleh Jafaruddin and Suriati Abdullah from PKR. Salleh garnered 1,056 votes while Suriati garnered 871 votes.

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Balingian location
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With 441 EC Officers, The By-Election Will Cost The Election Commission RM910,213

Abdul Aziz said the by-election will cost RM910,213, and that 441 EC officers will deployed.

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Touching on whether or not it would be more expensive to hold near simultaneous by-elections, Abdul Aziz said it has been EC’s “tradition” to do so when they have multiple by-elections. “We want to lessen the politicking. So, traditionally we have always tried to hold multiple by-elections simultaneously if it ever occurs. This will also save everyone’s time,” said Abdul Aziz.

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The Balingian By-Election Will Be Held Six Days After The Kajang By-Election

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A Mosque In Bukit Damansara Urges Members To Get Tested After 5 COVID-19 Cases Reported

A mosque in Bukit Damansara, Kuala Lumpur is urging its members to undergo COVID-19 screenings following five new cases being reported in the neighbourhood

In a statement, Saidina Umar Al Khattab Mosque's committee said the five COVID-19 patients returned from abroad on 11 March, reported The Star.They come from three separate families, which consist of a retired major and his wife, a doctor, and another couple."Therefore, to prevent an outbreak of the virus among us, we urge all mosque committee members and members of the congregation who had contact with (them) to urgently undergo health screenings and determine their individual health status," Malaysiakini quoted the committee chief as saying.

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It is learned that the three families live only a few streets away from Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin's house

Malayskiakni noted the five infected individuals, whose addresses and names were mentioned in the statement, live close to the premier's house in Bukit Damansara.A quick check on the mosque's Facebook page found that Muhyiddin visited the mosque on 6 March.

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Meanwhile, a grocery store nearby is closed today, 26 March, after they learned that a COVID-19 infected customer visited the place on Monday, 23 March

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Ben's Independent Grocer took to Facebook to announce last night, 25 March, that their Plaza Batai outlet will be closed on Thursday for deep cleaning."We have been informed that a shopper who visited us at the Jalan Batai outlet on 23 March at 10am had been confirmed as COVID-19 positive," said the company in a statement. Ben's Independent Grocer then listed a series of measures that the company will take to safeguard their customers' health.However, neither the statement nor a report by Malay Mail has identified if the infected customer came from the Saidina Umar Al Khattab Mosque's cluster.

As of yesterday, 25 March, over 1,000 COVID-19 cases in Malaysia are linked to the cluster from the tabligh gathering at Sri Petaling Jamek Mosque:

                Malaysia Records 172 New COVID-19 Cases As Death Toll Rises To 19

71 of the new cases are linked to the KL tabligh cluster.

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Malaysian Woman Warns Of Scammers Using Fake Accounts To Sell Plants With Her Photos

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Jessy Christopher-Tham, a plant enthusiast, has taken to social media to warn the public on scammers who act as plant sellers using her photos and information

Jessy Christopher-Tham is a plant influencer.
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Jessy, who is a Malaysian plant influencer with over 41,00 followers on Instagram, explained in a reel that someone had stolen her identity to post all over plant groups on Facebook, posing as a "plant seller". However, Jessy is not a plant seller.

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According to her, this scammer has been trying to con people from Australia, the US, and many other countries

Jessy was alerted of the scammer when a victim from Australia told her about what had happened. She explained that the scammer had created a Facebook account under Jessy's name and used Jessy's photos to "sell plants" on social media. The scammer would post Jessy's plant photos in plant Facebook groups and have a conversation with potential customers. Once they win them over, the scammer would message the victims to offer their bank details so they can transfer the payments.

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Unfortunately, Jessy discovered that this customer was just one of the many victims

The scammer has been posting Jessy's photos in several plant groups on Facebook.
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"As always, please exercise extreme caution when buying from 'new sellers'. Please check with anyone in the plant community, if you are unsure," Jessy explained.Her number one advice is to not fall for the cheap bargains. If it sounds too good to be true, it probably is."That is always the first step done by the scammers to lure any potential buyers. Let us protect each other!" she continued.

This isn't the first time someone has pretended to be Jessy and posed as a 'plant seller' to scam buyers

In a conversation with SAYS, Jessy explained that there was another scammer – an Indonesian lady – who hacked someone's account in 2017, took Jessy's family and plant photos, and scammed people around the world.  Jessy only found out it was happening in 2021 when two plant sellers – one from India and another from Indonesia – told her about it. Eventually, a Filipino buyer informed Jessy that she got scammed by the woman.

Scams are getting more and more elaborate. Always question everything and be extra cautious when giving out personal details:

                Elderly Couple Almost Lose RM9,800 To Scammer Using AI Voiceover To Mimic Their Grandson

A bank manager realised the voice was fake before they got scammed.

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                "It's Insurance" — Student Asked To Pay RM1,575 For A Screen Protector At Petaling Street

She advised people to be vigilant when shopkeepers play word games with them.

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                Scammer Offers Melaka Assemblyperson A "Job" To Like YouTube Videos For RM800 A Day

He did not 'like' it.

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"Ni Elien" - Mak Buat Kejutan, Anak Terkejut Tengok Kek Elsa Hodoh Ini Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Budak kecil terutamanya yang perempuan sudah pasti sangat minat dengan cerita Frozen

Iyalah, ada watak Elsa dan Anna yang cantik dan comel. Budak kecil memang akan terpukau dan teruja, kalau boleh semua barang nak ada gambar cerita Frozen. Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini apabila seorang mak membuat kejutan kek Elsa kepada anaknya yang minat dengan cerita itu telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Tempah kek bentuk Elsa untuk sambut hari kelahiran anak, sekali lain pula jadinya

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan sebuah keluarga sedang menyambut hari kelahiran anaknya yang minat kepada Elsa. Kek yang ditempah maknya itu berbentuk Elsa, namun Elsa itu tidak secantik seperti yang dipaparkan dalam cerita. Elsa itu kelihatan hodoh dan buruk.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila sebaik saja si kecil itu membuka mata, dia dilihat terkejut dan tidak percaya yang keknya itu Elsa. Namun, dia dilihat hanya senyum sambil membeliakkan matanya.

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"Berusaha full senyum walaupun hati terkejut bukan main" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 7M tontonan, 949K tanda suka dan 20K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat reaksi si kecil itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Terus speechless dia, tapi pandai dia jaga hati mak ayah tetap senyum tak merengek :D

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Like Facebook, follow Twitter dan Instagram SAYS Seismik serta temui segala cerita ‘mesti kongsi’ sekarang!

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[GIVEAWAY] Yonder Music Nak Bagi Tiket Konsert BIGBANG Bernilai RM960 Kepada Anda!

Kumpulan sensasi K-Pop, BIGBANG kembali menggegarkan Stadium Merdeka pada 1 Oktober 2016 ini!

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Konsert yang diberi nama 'BIGBANG 2016 Made (V.I.P) Tour in Kuala Lumpur' ini akan berlangsung pada 7.30 malam.Kumpulan BIGBANG yang dianggotai G-Dragon, T.O.P, Taeyang, Daesung dan Seungri sebelum ini pernah beraksi secara langsung di tempat yang sama pada tahun 2012 ketika menjayakan konsert 'BIGBANG Alive Galaxy Tour' yang mana disaksikan lebih 12,000 peminat.Manakala tahun lalu, BIGBANG sekali lagi hadir mengadakan konsert 'BIGBANG 2015 World Tour Made in Malaysia 2015' di Stadium Tertutup Bukit Jalil dan dibanjiri lebih 15,000 penonton.

Bagi sesiapa yang terlepas dua konsert sebelum ini, inilah masa untuk anda merealisasikan impian menyaksikan bintang kesayangan anda beraksi di atas pentas!

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Berdasarkan pengalaman dua konsert yang lepas, BIGBANG tidak sama sekali mengecewakan para peminat mereka. Showmanship yang ditunjukkan, disamping nyanyian, tarian dan segala gimik yang dipersembahkan ternyata bertaraf antarabangsa. Para peminat tegar tidak pernah puas dengan aksi bertenaga BIGBANG dan pasti mahu hadir ke konsert mereka kali ini.

Berita baik bagi pelanggan Celcom FIRST atau Xpax dan pengguna Yonder Music. Sepasang tiket konsert BIGBANG bakal menjadi milik anda!

Yonder Music merupakan perkhidmatan muzik digital baru yang menyediakan pelanggan Celcom FIRST™ dan Xpax dengan akses kepada berjuta-juta lagu untuk dimuat turun dan dimainkan secara percuma. Aplikasi ini menggabungkan perkhidmatan muat turun dengan perkhidmatan strim muzik.Untuk maklumat lebih lanjut, layari laman web www.yondermusic.com.

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Yonder Music menyediakan: - Muzik tanpa yuran langganan- Muzik tanpa internet- Penstriman berjuta-juta lagu percuma dengan ciri-ciri penuh- Muzik & penemuan sosial dan perkongsian- Kandungan eksklusif dan pengalaman yang tidak boleh dibeli oleh wang Ringgit

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Bukan itu sahaja, Yonder Music juga mempunyai 'Yonder Artist Month'. Dan untuk bulan ini, Yonder Music akan memberi tumpuan kepada kumpulan BIGBANG!

Sepanjang bulan ini, rentak menjadi lebih rancak dengan 'Yonder Artist Month'. Hanya muzik terhangat dari artis paling popular dan untuk 4 hari "surprise" sahaja, BIGBANG akan menjadi tumpuan eksklusif!

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Setiap hari, Yonder Music mengumumkan siapakah 'Yonder Artist Month' untuk hari tersebut. Pengguna kemudian perlu mencari, mendengar dan berkongsi seberapa banyak yang mereka boleh untuk menjadi salah seorang dari 5 pengguna yang paling aktif.Lima pengguna ini akan diberi hadiah wang tunai sebanyak RM200 setiap seorang. Pada hari-hari "surprise" untuk BIGBANG, selain RM200, 3 pengguna yang paling aktif akan memenangi sepasang tiket untuk menyaksikan BIGBANG secara live di KL pada 1 Oktober nanti bertempat di Stadium Merdeka.Bukan setakat bulan ini, setiap bulan juga Yonder Music akan memberi ganjaran kepada pengguna setia mereka! Memang bagus untuk penggemar muzik.


MKN Now Says Stores Can Sell All Goods Amidst Social Media Outrage Against Previous Ruling

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All in-store goods at convenience stores and grocery shops can be sold during the total lockdown period, according to a new clarification provided by the National Security Council (MKN) earlier today, 7 June

Free Malaysia Today reported MKN director-general Mohd Rabin Basir saying that Senior Minister For Security Ismail Sabri Yaakob would offer more clarity on the matter later today."We allow grocery and convenience stores to sell any in-store goods, that is not a problem," he said.

Prior to this, the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry had prohibited the sale of "non-essential" goods during the period

Following which, businesses cordoned off parts of their stores for fear of being fined.According to Rabin, MKN will review the fines that were imposed on stores that had failed to section off their "non-essential" items on a case-by-case basis going forward.The ruling by the Ministry had led to a social media backlash.Minister Alexander Nanta Linggi said his Ministry will abide by the MKN's decision, as it was the "highest decision-making body", according a report in Malaysiakini.He explained that the previous ruling was to prevent overcrowding in such stores."That's why the initial ruling was made like that," he said.

A MR.DIY store with its "non-essential" items cordoned off earlier today, 7 June.
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Remember to limit your movement and keep practising physical distancing. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:


8 Sketches That Led To Some Of Malaysia's Most Epic Ideas

All of the world's most recognisable works have one thing in common: they start out as a pop of idea in someone's head!

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Pen them down and - boom! - a simple sketch is on its way to becoming an amazing creation!

You're probably all too familiar with these classics, but have you seen the initial scribbles that brought them to life?

Whether we'd like to admit it or not, we've seen "Frozen" enough times to make a pretty accurate interpretation of Elsa's big number

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But if the initial ideas got the green light, we may have seen a much sultrier, sinister version of "Let It Go"!

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In the exploratory phase of the film, Elsa was actually inspired by Amy Winehouse. The early sketches, which feature a blue-haired Elsa with the late singer's signature bouffant, are a far cry from the blonde Elsa that audiences saw on the big screen. Claire Keane, former Disney animator, imagined her to have a deep soulful voice and dramatic mood swings.

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Okay, you probably know the words to the most popular song on the planet...

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But take a look at its original sheet music and you'll find the lyrics used to be a little different than what they are today

Original sheet music of "Good Morning To All"
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What began as a song written by two teachers to sing to their students every morning evolved into the most iconic birthday song, inspiring a whole century of legal wranglings to secure the copyright to one of the world's most lucrative songs. Up until recently, singing Happy Birthday in a restaurant, at a concert or a public place required royalties to be paid to Warner Music.

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When it comes to putting thoughts down on paper, we Malaysians are quite the fan as well:

1. The myBurgerLab geeks draw up new burgers even at 1.30am

A fan of myBurgerLab's The Hulk? This green monster, brainchild of geek Lim Huey May, was sketched during a burst of inspiration in the wee hours of one January morning.The initial sketch:

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The final result:

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So that's a juicy patty topped with fried avocado, fried egg, Swiss Cheese, green salsa, and kombu mayo, sandwiched between two fluffy charcoal buns. Is it any wonder this green-tinged burger has earned a cult-like following?

2. Samantha Lee and her refreshing take on happy meals

Part of the fun of this ultra-creative mom's adorable edible art for her children is seeing how she comes up with ideas for her next colourful platter!The initial sketch:

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The final result:

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The attention to detail is so fine, it's hard to imagine that these adorable Catwoman and Harry Potter (Hedwig included!) figures are essentially a mix of strategically-placed rice balls, seaweed, cheese, and vegetables.

3. Delwin Cheah's intricate jungle scribbles that have caught the world's attention

This 12-year-old wonderboy, holder of the Malaysia's Book of Records' Youngest Artist To Hold Solo Visual Art Exhibition record, doesn't let his Asperger’s Syndrome diagnosis get in the way of producing amazing art.The initial sketch:

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The final result:

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His unique style has earned him a large fanbase and letters of appreciation from some of the most influential people across the globe, from Barack Obama to Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II of England.

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4. The makers of the highest-grossing film in the country started with these astounding set design sketches

Polis Evo, Malaysia's highest-grossing film thus far, drew inspiration from the first Bad Boys film. The action comedy flick has been lauded for its on-point cinematography, effective acting, and gorgeous sets.The initial sketch:

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The final result:

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The film, raking in a colossal RM17.3 million after 42 days in theatres, edged "The Journey" out to take top spot as the #1 film in Malaysia.

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5. Pestle & Mortar's Penang boutique, a cool fusion of old-school charms and the modern-world glam

Plans to expand this hipster-friendly clothing line to the North started with some sketches in July this year, and so began the plans to meld the unparalleled beauty of Peranakan architecture and the practicality of modern interior design.The initial sketch:

Image via Pestle & Mortar Clothing/Facebook

The final result:

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Opening its doors to excited Pestle & Mortar fans in the north in October 2015, the Penang store is just an Instagram shot waiting to happen, from its classic tiles to the creatively-lit displays.

6. Graffiti maestro Fakhrul Akmal's inspiring call to do great things

Known in the graffiti circle as mile09, this artist with his semi-wildstyle works of art finds comfort in his daily routine: sketching his latest designs at the neighbourhood mamak.The sketch:

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The final result:

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When it comes to pursuing dreams, Akmal believes in never giving up, as "Everybody has their own path, everyone has their own potential."

7. The day the Rock Queen of Malaysia's wardrobe took a demure turn

Rock goddesses dream of white wedding dresses too, and that's exactly what fashion designer Syaiful Baharim sketched for Ella, complete with intricate beading and a pleated chiffon bottom.The initial sketch:

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The final result:

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The modern, feminine silhouette remains a favourite look for brides-to-be today!

8. Red Hong Yi's careful plotting and planning to unleash a masterpiece made out of photocopied feathers

The artist who "paints without a paintbrush" is famed for using everyday items in bulk to create some of the world' most mind-blowing art, from Jay Chou's portrait made from coffee cup stains to the ambitious plan to create a majestic installation out of photocopies of feathers. The initial sketch:

Image via Red Hong Yi/Facebook

The final result:

Image via Red Hong Yi/Facebook

With a large supply of everyday office stationery, the installation was bound together and stood at a staggering size of 6 x 15 meters.

Let the world in on your creative thoughts!

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Make hanging on tight to your ideas a cinch by having a Microsoft Surface Pro 4 handy at all times. When inspiration strikes, grab the Surface Pen and sketch away! Find out more here.


[SURVEY] What Do Malaysians Think About Travelling Right Now? Come, Let Us Know

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After the government declared that we've transitioned to endemic status back in May, more and more people are starting to travel again

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It has been about three years since COVID-19 first affected the world, and all of us were forced to change our way of living as a precaution against being infected by the virus and to control the spread even further. But since most of us are fully vaccinated now, the government declared that we are transitioning to endemic status. Since then, many Malaysians have gone back to what life was like before the pandemic. And with borders reopened, many have started travelling again, both locally and internationally. However, some have remained cautious and are still wary about travelling. With COVID-19 cases rising lately and various viral infections circling, there are those who feel like it's still unsafe to be going around freely like we used to.

With peak travel season coming up soon, we're running a survey to find out how Malaysians feel about travelling. Take it below:

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Whether you're comfortable with travelling or not, one thing that we can all agree on is that it's still important to take precautions wherever we go, not just from COVID-19, but from other illnesses too

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Before COVID-19 hit, did you know that the flu (Influenza) resulted in an annual amount of approximately 290,000 to 650,000 deaths? Scary, isn't it? :OSimilar to COVID-19, influenza is spread through droplets. Common symptoms include severe fever, dry cough, fatigue, muscle and joint pains, headache, and chills, which could last for more than two weeks. Whereas, if you have a common cold, you would get symptoms like sore throat, sneezing, cough, and loss of appetite. Influenza is especially detrimental to the elderly, those with a weak immune system, pregnant women, and children, as it can cause complications like pneumonia, bronchitis, heart attack, sinus and ear infections, as well as stroke.

It can be easy to catch the flu when travelling, as we spend a lot of time out and about in new locations

Some things you can do to avoid falling sick while travelling includes using a face mask in crowded or high risk areas, frequently washing your hands or using a hand sanitiser, and wiping down or disinfecting areas like chairs or tables. After all, the last thing you want is to be sick on holiday, right?  Additionally, you can also consider getting the flu vaccine before setting off on your trip. The flu vaccine helps to avoid influenza infection and severe complications. Each year, these vaccines are updated to keep up with the constantly-mutating viruses, so you'll be sure to get the latest version that fights off viral flu infections going around.

For more information on flu vaccines and where you can get them, check out this website

Also, make sure to stay tuned for the results of our 'What Do Malaysians Think About Travelling Right Now?' survey, coming soon!


Publisher Of World-Famous 'Lao Fu Zi' Comics Has Passed Away At 98

The man who made famous one of the most popular comic series of all time - Old Master Q, also fondly known as Lao Fu Zi - has passed away at the age of 98

According to Sin Chew Daily, the Hong Kong comic publisher, Wu Zhong Xing, passed away on Wednesday, 8 April.Known as a giant in the Hong Kong publishing industry, Wu founded the Ng Hing Ke Book And Newspaper Agency that has been publishing and distributing for more than half a century.

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It was said that the comic Lao Fu Zi was single-handedly made world famous by him

According to the Chinese daily, Wu had stumbled upon the comic in a newspaper and found it very entertaining before deciding to contact its creator, Alfonso Wong Kar Hei.The fateful meeting saw both of them working together for over 40 years, with Wu taking the series to new heights during its prime, reported The Star.Wu first published the well-loved comic in 1964, and in that time since, we have seen the book in every other salon in Malaysia, and maybe even the rest of Asia.

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Netizens far and wide have flooded the Internet to share their condolences and thanked Wu for releasing the comic to the world

"Rest in peace, and thank you very much! In memory of the Hong Kong publishing giant, Mr Wu Zhong Xing who passed away at 98," said a Twiiter user.

RIP !!  98 pic.twitter.com/grd9JGhbek—  #followbackhongkong (@freehkfighter) April 7, 2020

This user said, "Thank you, Lao Fu Zi. I always read these Master Q comics while I was waiting my turn at the salon in Sekinchan."

Terima kasih Lao Fu Zi.Selalu baca komik Master Q sewaktu menunggu giliran di kedai gunting rambut di Sekinchan.— We're all from Adam & Hawa (@ibnmasir) April 9, 2020

"Lao Fu Zi has definitely got to be a shared memory by everyone in my generation," said another netizen.

 ~— ◇  Ovia .◆ (@Lisianthus_ome) April 7, 2020

While this user proved that language is never a barrier when you're a comic fan."I used to always read his comics in Bahasa Malaysia. But it was hard to find except in its original language. If I found those, I'll just look at the pictures. Thank you, Lao Fu Zi."

Dulu selalu baca komik dia versi Bahasa Melayu. Tapi susah nak jumpa sebab banyak bahasa versi asal. Cuma kalau versi bahasa asal, tengok gambar jelah.Terima kasih Lao Fu Zi. https://t.co/GtsBC6pDrd— Muhammad Aizzat  (@aizzatalias) April 9, 2020

Let us reminisce the good times here:

                Remember When 'Lao Fu Zi' Comics Were The Best Part About Going To The Hair Salon?

Old Master Q > smartphones.

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"Dapur Tempur" - Ikuti Program Lawan Masak Terbaru Setiap Hari Khamis Di TV9!

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Dapur Tempur, sebuah program realiti masakan terbaharu di TV9 ini telah membawakan 8 pasangan keluarga yang minat memasak untuk berentap menjadi juara

Bagi anda yang sudah lama tertunggu program realiti masakan, boleh tonton rancangan Dapur Tempur yang bakal bersiaran bermula 3 November 2022 ini, setiap hari Khamis, jam 8.30 malam di TV9.Program yang bersiaran sebanyak 8 episod ini juga boleh ditonton melalui strim langsung secara HD di www.tonton.com.my.Menurut Pengurus Besar Pengurusan Kandungan & Siaran TV9, Puan Khairunnisa Kamarulzaman, program Dapur Tempur adalah program realiti masakan pertama yang akan bersiaran di TV9 setelah penjenamaan semula stesen tv ini pada tahun lepas.

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“Sudah pastinya kami amat teruja untuk menyajikan program realiti terbaharu kepada penonton setia kami kerana ia bakal menghiburkan seisi keluarga setiap malam Khamis dengan pelbagai gelagat peserta yang bertanding serta mereka juga bakal mendapat tips-tips masakan yang boleh dimanfaatkan.“Seiring dengan imej Janji Happy di TV9 yang menjadi destinasi keluarga yang menghidangkan barisan program untuk tontonan keluarga, kami juga berharap agar program Dapur Tempur ini bakal menjadi rancangan pilihan keluarga di Malaysia.“Kami juga ingin mengucapkan ribuan terima kasih kepada penaja bersama Panasonic dan NONA yang turut sama memeriahkan lagi program Dapur Tempur,” katanya.

8 pasangan keluarga telah terpilih sebagai peserta untuk program Dapur Tempur

Sesi uji bakat telah diadakan seawal Februari 2022 untuk mencari pasangan keluarga yang mahir memasak kerana kumpulan peserta terpilih perlu menyediakan dua hidangan menarik mengikut tema yang telah ditetapkan setiap minggu.8 pasangan keluarga yang terpilih sebagai peserta adalah:- Pasangan bapa & anak saudara “Pendekar Malaya” (Irfan Hariz S Miswandi, 20 & Mohd Haizal Ismail, 47)- Pasangan biras “AA” (Rahayu Jani, 48 & Mariani Mustafa, 45)- Pasangan ibu & anak “Sudap Sudip” (Halifah Jaafar, 59 & Muhammad Ariff Haron, 37)- Pasangan kakak & adik “Seketul Rasa” (Idziatul Shima Samarudin, 42 & Muhammad Hanis Samarudin, 32)- Pasangan suami isteri “Selerak Selegho” (Muzhaffar Mohamed, 32 & Shaidhatul Aqmalis Zainul Akmal, 29)- Pasangan abang & adik “Zest” (Mohd Hafzy Mohd Yusof Senusi, 45 & Norhaiza Mohd Yusof Senusi, 36)- Pasangan kakak & adik “9Siblings” (Nusaybah Che Anuwa, 38 & Tasnim Che Anuwa, 29)- Pasangan suami isteri “Masam Manis” (Syed Abdul Muiz Syed Zulkifli, 38 & Nor Arieni Adriena Mohd Ritzal, 31)

8 pasangan peserta yang berlawan dalam program Dapur Tempur.
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Juara Dapur Tempur bakal memenangi hadiah wang tunai RM6,000 beserta ketuhar stim cubie Panasonic dan bekalan produk NONA selama setahun manakala naib juara bakal memenangi hadiah wang tunai RM4,000 dan periuk nasi IH Panasonic.Pemenang mingguan pula membawa pulang hadiah wang tunai RM500 tajaan NONA manakala pemenang cabaran NONA dalam episod-episod tertentu membawa pulang hamper produk NONA bernilai RM1,000.Dapur Tempur dibawakan oleh penaja bersama Panasonic, “Hidup sihat setiap hari bersama Panasonic” dan NONA, “Jom #NONAKanHarimu, Pelbagai Rasa, Semudah Rasa dan Seenak Rasa”, manakala MyResipi selaku rakan digital rasmi.

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Program ini turut menampilkan Yasmin Hani sebagai hos manakala juri tetap pula digalas oleh Sheila Rusly serta Chef Adu Amran.Setiap episod juga menampilkan juri-juri jemputan yang akan sama-sama menilai aneka hidangan oleh peserta Dapur Tempur.Antara juri jemputan Dapur Tempur adalah Nana Mahazan, Ayda Jebat, Afifah Nasir, Naim Daniel, Ropie, Sissy Imann, Bell Ngasri, dan Michael Ang.


These GIFs Will Make You So Geram You’ll Need To Squeeze Something

Some of us squeeze things to get the most out of something

1. We squeeze fruits to get our juice

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2. We squeeze bottles to get some sauce on our food

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3. Some of us tend to get carried away…

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4. Our mums like squeezing everything at home till the last drop, like this:

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5. And like this:

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6. Speaking of food, have you seen the Gudetama dim sum?

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7. So gross...

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8. But so satisfying to watch

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9. Squeezeeeeeee

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10. Fun fact: This is how it looks like to squeeze honey out of a bottle in space

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11. This is how you squeeze a corgi's butt

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12. And this is how Pikachu squeezes its own cheeks

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"PIKAAAA!"

13. Geraaaaam!

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14. Sometimes squeezing makes you stronger

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15. Other times, it helps you deal with pressure

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16. So grab a stress ball and squeeze it

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17. Or squeeze this watery one

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18. Or this glittery one

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19. You know what's most satisfying? Squeezing a pimple.

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Although we're advised not to.

So...

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Siapa Sangka Produk Hebat Dari HUAWEI Ini Mampu Tingkatkan Produktiviti Bekerja Anda!

Urusan kerja kita setiap hari tidak hanya bergantung pada laptop saja. Bahkan, ia boleh diuruskan dari smartphone, smartwatch dan pelbagai lagi device berteknologi tinggi yang mampu mewujudkan ekosistem terbaik bagi mudahkan urusan seharian.

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Kalau korang nak mudahkan kerja dan rasai keseronokan sebenar menggunakan device berteknologi tinggi, jom cuba rangkaian produk Smartlife dari HUAWEI yang menyenangkan urusan harian. Ekosistem yang dibina HUAWEI merangkumi Matebook 13, Mate 30 Pro, Freebuds 3 dan Watch GT 2 memberi idea untuk korang bekerja secara ‘pintar’.

Siri HUAWEI Mate 30, smartphone paling pintar

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Siri HUAWEI Mate 30 yang dilengkapi cip Kirin 990 bukan saja cekap malah dilengkapi pelbagai ciri hebat. Misalnya, korang boleh laraskan volume dengan hanya double tap bahagian tepi skrin. Senangnya nak dengar lagu lepas ni! Selain itu, teknologi pengecaman wajah 2.0 yang telah dikemaskini mempercepatkan lagi proses korang unlock smartphone.

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Malah, sistem isyarat AI juga telah ditambah pada sistem operasi EMUI 10 bagi membolehkan korang scroll phone tanpa perlu menyentuhnya (sangat mudah kalau korang nak main phone masa tengah makan guna tangan). Korang juga tak perlu risau masalah smartphone panas, sebab Mate 30 Pro dilengkapi teknologi penyejukan filem graphene.

Selesaikan tugas lebih pantas dengan Matebook 13

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Bekerja dengan komputer sememangnya memerlukan storan dan sistem pemprosesan yang cekap untuk menampung urusan kita setiap hari. Justeru, Matebook 13 yang ringan dan dilengkapi sistem pemprosesan generasi terkini amat sesuai untuk menyelesaikan beberapa kerja dalam satu masa.

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Buat korang yang memerlukan tahap prestasi tingggi untuk sesebuah laptop, Matebook 13 mampu mengendalikan grafik berintegrasi untuk memproses gambar dan mengedit video 4 kali lebih pantas berbanding laptop biasa. Justeru, ini menjadikannya lebih lancar dan dipercayai di kalangan pengguna.

Transfer dan connect hanya dengan satu sentuhan

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Bayangkan korang kena pindahkan ratusan gambar dan video dari smartphone ke laptop dalam masa yang singkat. Tak gila kalau guna laptop yang lembab? Dengan Matebook 13 dan Mate 30 Pro, korang boleh transfer pelbagai data dengan pantas, terima kasih kepada teknologi NFC.

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Untuk pengetahuan, Siri Mate 30 juga merupakan smartphone HUAWEI pertama yang menawarkan kolaborasi multi-screen, mirroring dari smartphone ke laptop hanya dengan sau sentuhan. Ini membolehkan korang mengawal phone dan laptop dalam satu masa dengan tetikus serta papan kekunci.

Berkomunikasi lebih pantas dan jelas dengan Freebuds 3

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Kalau kerja korang memerlukan korang untuk sentiasa call orang, jadi korang memang perlukan headset Bluetooth yang bagus. Ciri active cancellation noise dan echo pada Freebuds 3 membolehkan korang menjawab panggilan dengan pantas, tanpa gangguan dan dengar suara pemanggil dengan jelas macam diorang ada kat sebelah korang!

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Bukan saja ia boleh adapt speaker korang terhadap suasana sekeliling, malah Freebuds 3 mampu mengimbangkan audio untuk kedua-dua belah telinga dengan adanya teknologi transmisi dual-channel synchronous. Malah, earbuds pada Freebuds 3 sangat pantas mengecam percakapan bagi mengakses Smart Assistant dan fungsi hands-free.

Jawab panggilan dari jam pintar WATCH GT 2

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Tak cukup dengan itu, HUAWEI turut memperkenalkan WATCH GT 2 yang mempunyai ketahanan bateri cukup lama, reka bentuk eksklusif lagi elegan dan sangat membantu ketika korang menyelesaikan urusan seharian.Ini kerana, ia disertakan disertakan speaker dan microphone yang kalis air untuk memudahkan korang menjawab panggilan ketika sibuk ke sana sini. Katakanlah korang tergesa-gesa nak ke meeting dan ada panggilan masuk, korang boleh jawab panggilan tu dari WATCH GT 2 je tau! Mudahnya!

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Siri Mate 30 (RRP: Dari RM2,700)Matebook 13 (RRP: Dari RM3,599)Watch GT 2 (RRP: Dari RM799)HUAWEI X GENTLE MONSTER (RM1,599)Freebuds 3 (RM679)WiFi Q2 Pro (RM499)

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