From Failures To Awards, Andreas Vogiatzakis Shares It All In His New Book

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Andreas Vogiatzakis, a well-known motivator and leader in Malaysian business and media circles, has just published a new book called Courage at the Crossroads

Travelling across the globe, this book details the captivating life decisions that forever changed his path.

Image via Andreas Vogiatzakis (Provided to SAYS)

Andreas was named one of the 100 Most Influential Digital Leaders in the Asia Pacific region in 2017, among many other honours. He was also named one of Malaysia's 100 most inspirational LinkedIn icons just last year.

The cool thing about Andreas is that his life began in Crete, a small village in Greece, but his work in advertising brought him all over the world. He had various stints in Japan and Taiwan before settling in Malaysia to lead several notable media organisations here, including the Omnicon, Havas, and Star Media Group.During his tertiary education, Andreas dropped out of the prestigious Mathematics University of Athens at the age of 21 to pursue his passion for advertising at the University of Florida, where he graduated with a 4.0 GPA before making his career debut in DMB&M in New York City.He resumed his illustrious advertising career after returning to Athens to complete his mandatory military service.

P.S. Did you know he was the first non-Malaysian CEO of Star Media Group? Cool!

Every page of this book contains little nuggets of wisdom taken from the first-hand account of Andreas' life

"Looking back at my life, I realised that there are certain principles to be learned on leadership, on courage, on decisions you have to take when you come to a crossroad, which we all do in life," says Andreas on his inspiration behind the book. "It takes a certain level of courage to navigate these crossroads. And these learnings weren't from textbooks or manuals. What I learned, I learned from my own screw-ups, my failures, and my successes — it's a whole package. "And that is essentially what got me starting to think about writing the book. I thought that if I can positively affect even one person's life with this book, then to me, it's a job well done — it would be definitely worth every effort to sit down and write it," he continued.

Image via Andreas Vogiatzakis (Provided to SAYS)

Andreas humbly believes that everybody has a great story to tell

"Sometimes, though, we're afraid. Sometimes, our self-limiting beliefs tell us that we're not good enough, or that our story's not good enough to share. The truth is, everybody has a great story, whether they realise it or not. Everybody has to, at some point, look back to understand and make sense of the future, to get more clarity into who we are. "These are some of the things I hope people will think about when they read this book. I want to inspire them to look back and get inspired by their own stories. I want them to ask themselves, 'Why am I here? What are the values that drive me? What doesn't? How can I be better?' It all boils down to self-awareness, and that's what I want people to ultimately take away from this book," Andreas said.

Courage at the Crossroads will be available worldwide through Amazon, IngramSpark, and IHUB, as well as in all major bookstores in Malaysia

You can purchase the book here, and for a limited time only, you can pre-order or purchase the book at IHUB for RM55 to commemorate Andreas' 55th birthday (shipping not included).


"Menarik" - Lelaki Dakwa Cara Rawat Demam Hanya Guna Sebiji Telur Ini Curi Tumpuan

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Kaedah rawatan pelbagai jenis penyakit dengan menggunakan bahan semula jadi sudah diamalkan sejak turun-temurun

Sejak dahulu lagi, pelbagai penyakit dan rawatan telah diperkenalkan oleh nenek moyang kita dengan menggunakan bahan semula jadi dan teknik tradisional. Lebih menarik lagi, sebahagian besar daripada rawatan dan teknik klasik tersebut mula diresapi dan diguna pakai dalam kaedah rawatan moden kini.Malah, jika kita pandang daripada sudut yang meluas. Keberhasilan rawatan tradisional tidak kesemuanya mampu memberi apa-apa impak yang baik dalam kajian kesihatan moden. Sebagai contoh, pengambilan makanan menggunakan haiwan eksotik dan beracun dalam rawatan tradisional sangat tidak memberi kesan positif dalam merawat penyakit. Jadi, perlunya kita untuk mengambil tahu dan mencari rujukan daripada pakar berkaitan kesihatan serta kaedah rawatan.Baru-baru ini, tular satu video di TikTok berkaitan tentang seorang lelaki yang berkongsi tips dan cara merawat penyakit demam panas anak kecilnya dengan hanya menggunakan sebiji telur yang telah direbus curi tumpuan.

  @fazx1992 Perkongsian ikhlas.. Anak demam, baby badan panas.. malam2 buta pulak tu. Risau kan..  Saya ada satu cara yg boleh dibuat dirumah dengan apa yang ada didapur sebelum ke klinik.. ihktiar, usaha apa yang mampu kan, jangan menyerah terus.. Telur rebus.  Rebus telur biar masak penuh, kupas, balut kain dan gelek kat bdn anak.. kat dada, kat kepala, kat perut, kat kaki, kat semua seluruh badan la senang cerita.. gelek telur suam tu sampai sejuk. Mula2 tu panas kan, balut la kain dlu. Bila dah suam2 tu blh buang kain gelek macam tu je.. sambil2 gelek tu selawat nabi, baca surah2 pendek 3qul, alfatihah, atau mana2 surah yang biasa amal..  Lepas siap, jangan makan pulak telur tu.. huhuhu. Boleh tengok telur kuning yg kat dalam tu akan berubah bentuk.. tak tahulah apa  yang menyebabkan telur tu berubah.. tapi ia kenyataan... Nak makan telur lps gelek tu tak tahulah boleh ke tak..huhuh.. kita hadiah bagi burung kucing atau ayam la makan ek..  Sehari bolh buat 2kali.. nak gelek kat mana badan anak panas saja pun blh, cth.. kepala dia panas...gelek kat kepala je telur tu. InshaAllah dengan izin Allah boleh kurgkan panas. Sebenarnya ini amalan tabib cina, apa salahnya kita cuba selagi tidak langgar hukum agama kita. Semoga semua baik2..  .  Instrumen Melayu - Andijul maruf

Cara rawatan ini sudah diperkenalkan oleh tabib cina sejak turun-temurun.

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @fazx1992 di TikToknya, petua tersebut mampu menghilangkan kebah dan panas badan buat anak kecil.Dia juga turut berkongsi tatacara bagi mengamalkan petua tersebut di bahagian desription posting tersebut. "Telur rebus. Rebus telur biar masak penuh, kupas, balut kain dan gelek kat badan tubuh anak. Terutama sekali di bahagian dada, kepala, perut, kaki dan semua seluruh badan la senang cerita. Gelek telur suam tu sampai sejuk." jelasnya."Mula-mula tu panas kan, balut la kain dulu. Bila dah suam-suam tu boleh buang kain gelek macam tu je. Sambil gelek tu selawat nabi, baca surah-surah pendek 3 qul, Al-fatihah atau mana2-mana surah yang biasa amal. Lepas siap, jangan makan pulak telur tu." sambungnya.Dia juga turut berkongsi bentuk telur kuning di bahagian dalam telur yang sudah berubah bentuk dan muncul bintik-bintik hitam pada permukaannya.

Image via @fazx1992 (TikTok)

Image via @fazx1992 (TikTok)

Image via @fazx1992 (TikTok)

"Tak sempat nak golek telur tu habis dulu." - Netizen

Tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut bersetuju dan ada segelintir yang pernah mengamalkan petua turun-temurun tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah meraih 193.7K views, 4.7K likes dan 277 shares.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen berkenaan topik video tersebut di TikTok:

Image via @fazx1992 (TikTok)

Image via @fazx1992 (TikTok)

Image via @fazx1992 (TikTok)

Kalau boleh, janganlah gelek telur tu time lapar. Risau masuk mulut dulu :D

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A Man Was Beaten To Death For Stealing Sports Shoes Worth RM200 In Seremban

On Saturday, 11 March, a 27-year-old man was found dead near Jalan Batu Satu at 4.45am. According to reports, he had stolen a pair of sports shoes from a second-hand clothing shop in Tampin.

Tampin district police chief Supt Hamazah Abdul Razak believe he was beaten to death for stealing the sports shoes, which were worth RM200.Supt Hamazah said it was the man's brother who found his body when he was driving along Jalan Batu Satu and saw a crowd.

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The young man was rushed to Tampin Hospital where doctors declared him brought dead, Supt Hamazah was reported as saying

According to the police, they received a report at 2am from the second-hand clothing shop owner that he caught a man stealing a pair of sports shoes by wearing them.

A pair of old running shoes. Image used for illustration purposes only.
Image via elmontblanc

Police have arrested the brother along with 3 others to investigate

The other three are the shop owner and two of his shop assistants.The case is investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.


Khairy Jamaluddin Visits Thailand's 'Cannabis Land' Looking Like A Mak Cik At Pasar Pagi

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Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin recently paid a visit to Thailand to study the possibility of legalising cannabis for medical use in Malaysia

According to the Ministry of Health (MOH), he was invited by Thailand's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Public Health, Anutin Charnvirakul, for a four-day visit starting 22 August. Bernama shared photos of the Health Minister visiting the indoor and outdoor greenhouses of Siam Cannabis Land, which is one of the cannabis research centres in the country.

Image via Linda Khoo/@bernamadotcom (Twitter)

He explained that he was there to better understand the clinical evidence and regulatory framework for the use of cannabis for medical purposes

Image via Linda Khoo/@bernamadotcom (Twitter)

Image via Linda Khoo/@bernamadotcom (Twitter)

He has been sharing several Instagram Stories throughout his visit. "Rest assured, recreational use is not being considered," he added in one of his Instagram Stories yesterday, 24 August.

Image via @khairykj (Instagram)

Image via @khairykj (Instagram)

Thailand is the first country in Asia to legalise cannabis for medical reasons

Siam Cannabis Land is a 350-acre cannabis city project in Pattaya that focuses on developing and manufacturing health products and medical services.

Image via Linda Khoo/@bernamadotcom (Twitter)

"The visit represents an ideal platform for the MOH to understand the advances in international research and findings to support the clinical use of cannabis," according to the MOH in a statement on Monday, 22 August, reported Bernama."The visit also opens international collaboration opportunities for the private and research entities undertaking clinical studies on cannabis and ketum, as they develop medical innovations that will further improve the quality of healthcare in Malaysia."

Medical cannabis, or medical marijuana, has long been used in other countries as pain relief

It has many uses, including treatment for children with rare, severe forms of epilepsy; adults with vomiting or nausea caused by chemotherapy; and those with muscle stiffness and spasms caused by multiple sclerosis.Just as synthetic drugs cannot help certain health conditions, medical marijuana is not a one-size-fits-all treatment. However, it does have its benefits as a pain reliever, which come from some of its compounds known as cannabinoids, such as cannabidiol (CBD).

The Health Minister is looking to introduce a framework to legalise medical marijuana in Malaysia:

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Guy Who Tells Najib To Cover His "Perot" Didn't Think The PM Would Reply Like This...

Yesterday, 31 March, Prime Minister Najib Razak was on call with the Malaysian Embassy in North Korea who, along with eight other Malaysians, returned safely back home

Taking to Twitter, PM Najib tweeted a photo of himself talking on the phone, writing: "Chatting with Mohd Azrin, the Malaysian Embassy official in North Korea who arrived with 8 others. Alhamdulillah, all healthy and happy."

Berbual dgn Mohd Azrin, pegawai kedutaan Msia di Korea Utr yg slmt tiba di Msia pg tadi brsama 8 yg lain. Alhamdulillah semua sihat&selamat pic.twitter.com/zdcUr4rmVn— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) March 31, 2017

His twitter followers liked his Tweet and congratulated him, but this guy decided to be cheeky...

@NajibRazak perot tu cover sikit— Shameer Shaari (@ShameerShaari) March 31, 2017

It was a common type of tweet, seeing how people tend to be funny (and mean) around the PM.. until about 20 minutes later when it became a special, rare moment

It may have been the work of his PA, or an admin, but it kind of quenched our curiosity of whether our PM checks his social media comments or not.

So what happened next? Najib tweeted back. Yep! :D

The Prime Minister tweeted back to Shameer Shaari, saying: "no time to workout!"

@ShameerShaari Kurang masa nak buat workout!— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) March 31, 2017

Najib's comeback was so unexpected (and surprisingly funny) that it resulted in being retweeted over 5.7K times by Malaysians, which was way more than his original tweet which received only 1.3K RTs

And it should go without saying, his comeback tickled quite a number of Malaysians:

@NajibRazak @ShameerShaari HAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHHAHAHAHAHAHAHA TERHIBUR— azizie (@nurulazizie_) March 31, 2017

And if you thought that was it, you would be wrong

Following Shameer Shari's tweet, another follower by the name Naxi, tweeted:

@NajibRazak Nice tie. Looking classic all day.— Naxi . (@ftxnhxxi) March 31, 2017

To which, Najib replied, saying that he likes it too, before thanking the lady.

@ftxnhxxi I like it too , thanks— Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) March 31, 2017

We do hope PM Najib makes time off his schedule to workout

Did PM Najib's little Twitter banter tickle you too?

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Well, if it did, you can comment below to let us know. :P


Hannah Yeoh Tells PPBM Man His Face Shouldn't Be On School Bags Unless He's In A Boyband

Deputy Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Hannah Yeoh has shared her two cents on Jeram assemblyman Mohd Shaid Rosli distributing 1,000 backpacks with his face printed on it to school students in his constituency

In her tweet, the Segambut MP joked that only certain people have earned the right for their faces to be plastered on kids backpacks, referencing popular '80s boyband New Kids on the Block.

Only if you are part of a famous boyband for eg. NKOTB for my generation https://t.co/oJJ1LxVN6A— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) January 8, 2019

The Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) lawmaker came under fire on social media after a netizen called him out for attempting to "manipulate" the school children

In a tweet that has since gone viral, he also pointed out that the move is similar to what some elected Barisan Nasional politicians have done and been criticised for during school visits in the past.

Same mentality.Just because they need the bags, doesn't mean it's okay to manipulate their needs for the sake of scoring some brownie points. pic.twitter.com/VD0PPu1ZKf— Initial: FA (@FirdausAzil) January 7, 2019

On 7 January, the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (PPBM) lawmaker addressed the controversy by explaining that his face was only printed on the bags because of a "printing error"

According to Malay Mail, he explained that the bags were supposed to feature a sketch of his face rather than an actual image."I ordered the bags while I was in China. It was an old order, made four months ago. We wanted something different but when the backpacks arrived, it was too late," Shaid told Free Malaysia Today.

Despite saying that it was a "misunderstanding," the politician argued that he should not have to apologise as he had not broken any laws

Image via Free Malaysia Today

"I don't see it as an offence in the eyes of the law. For me, we do these things not for the sake of popularity or to follow the previous government culture. But when things end up like this, it's as if I'm following the old culture," Shaid said."What is important is that the parents and students who received my help had responded positively because they really needed it," he added, according to Malay Mail.


Penang Woman Comes To The Aid Of Delivery Rider Left Stranded In The Rain

A woman in Penang has won Malaysians' praise for going out of her way to help a food delivery rider who was stranded in the rain in the middle of a job

In a Facebook post, the woman, who only wishes to be known as Teh, said the incident happened at 8pm on Tuesday, 3 November, while it was raining heavily.At that time, she was heading to Tesco to buy dinner, but not before she saw a food delivery rider squatting on the road.In an interview with SAYS, she shared that the rider stopped in the right lane of a junction just before a traffic light."Meaning, he was somehow blocking the cars that wanted to turn right," said the 34-year-old, who works as a business development manager. Seeing that the rider was checking the food under the rain and wondered whether he was hurt, she got out her car to check on him.

Image via Hungry 百家外卖 (Facebook)

It turned out the string that tied the rider's bag to the motorcycle had torn, and he was concerned that food had spilled out

"I took a look (at the food), it was HaiDiLao Hotpot," Teh said, after returning from her vehicle with an umbrella to cover herself and the rider."I asked him how far was the customer's place from our current location, he told me the place was at Quayside Condominium. It was located near Tesco."After knowing his predicament — that he could no longer use the bag to safely bring the soup-based food to his customer — Teh decided to deliver the food in her vehicle, while having the rider lead the way to the location.

Image via Hungry 百家外卖 (Facebook)

When they arrived at the location, Teh waited for the customer to pick up the food, so that in the event of a complaint, she could help explain the situation to the customer on the rider's behalf

"I asked him to quickly call the customer, but he insisted on checking the food again to see if it was alright," she related."As we were waiting, I suddenly remembered I had dry towels in the car. I keep them in the car because I always bring my kids to the beach, so I have them as a standby." "I gave him a towel to dry himself."Teh said once the customer learnt about the rider's situation, they were concerned if he was injured."Fortunately, they can understand why there was no bag from HaiDiLao Hotpot. Hello, the bag was damaged by the rain because it was a paper bag," she added.Before she parted with the rider, Teh asked if the rider was going to head home, the rider said no because he still had orders to take.

Image via Hungry 百家外卖 (Facebook)

At the time of writing, the post has gone viral with over 16,000 likes and 3,900 shares

Thousands of comments wished the rider well and commended Teh for helping him out."Your good deeds will receive good rewards. You are the best," lauded a person, while another added, "Wishing you a safe and auspicious life, and I also wish the little brother a safe and great career ahead.""Yes, riders work very hard. Sometimes when we pay via cash on delivery (COD), we should pay extra to show our gratitude," said one Facebook user.

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Meanwhile, the food delivery company the rider was working for — Hungry 百家外卖 — took notice of the incident.They pledged to donate RM1 to Teh and the rider for every comment netizens share about the most touching story they experienced while under the rain.You can leave a comment here.

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US Actress Claims Jho Low Paid Her RM103,800 To Be His Super Bowl Date

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US actress and model Emily Ratajkowski said Malaysian fugitive financier Low Taek Jho paid her USD25,000 (about RM103,800) for a night of her company

The 30-year-old made the revelation while speaking to UK magazine The Sunday Times to promote her memoir titled My Body, reported Malay Mail.The actress — who appeared topless in Robin Thicke's controversial music video Blurred Lines — said she could not remember the details of the arrangement with the flamboyant financier, commonly known as Jho Low.She was told to accompany Low to attend the Super Bowl, the annual championship game of the National Football League (NFL) in the US.

Emily Ratajkowski at a party in Las Vegas in 2014.
Image via Condé Nest Traveler

Ratajkowski said she was unsure why she was there, how long she had to stay, and who her agent had to check with at the end of the night to know whether she could leave

All she knew was that she was paid by the hour, saying, "I was on the clock."The actress, who is now on a mission to raise awareness on the way the entertainment industry treats women, did not state which edition of the Super Bowl she was hired for the escort job.In a televised interview with CBS Mornings, Ratajkowski admitted to "exploiting herself" and "using her body" to get "fame and success", reported Daily Mail.She confessed to "capitalising on her sexuality" when she was younger and said she saw self-exploitation as a form of "empowerment" at that time.Now that she is older, the mother of one thinks otherwise. The actress now aims to shine a light on how the entertainment industry manipulates young women and offers them incentives to go to parties with men.Other than Blurred Lines, the actress also appeared in Maroon 5's Love Somebody and acted alongside Ben Affleck in the 2014 thriller hit, Gone Girl.

Emily Ratajkowski playing a character who has an affair with Ben Affleck's character in 'Gone Girl'.
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There are many alleged accounts of Low throwing parties that were attended by A-list stars and renowned singers

One party in particular, to celebrate his 30th birthday, Low reportedly invited more than 300 guests to a giant tent erected on an empty five-acre space along the Las Vegas strip in Nevada, reported The Edge.Celebrities who attended the party include Leonardo di Caprio, Jamie Foxx, Robert De Niro, Britney Spears, Paris Hilton, PSY, Kanye West, and Kim Kardashian, among others.

Jho Low with Paris Hilton at a nightclub in Saint-Tropez, France in 2010.
Image via WENN via The New York Times

He is also said to have invited models and songstresses to luxurious dinners. Former Victoria's Secret Angel Miranda Kerr and Taiwanese pop star Elva Hsiao were some of the people Low tried to woo.Many of the celebrities mentioned also received lavish gifts from the wanted financier accused of being the mastermind behind the billion-dollar 1MDB scandal.


Causeway & Second Link Will Open From 29 November For Selected Fully Vaccinated Travellers

Johor Menteri Besar Hasni Mohammad has announced that the Causeway and Second Link will open from 29 November to allow quarantine-free land border crossing between the two countries

Hasni said the land border crossing will open on the same day with air travel between Changi Airport and Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) to allow quarantine-free travel between Singapore and Malaysia.The move is being done under the Vaccinated Travel Lane (VTL)."I have good news to share. We have been in constant communication with the respective authorities and the federal government, and the state has been confirmed that land travel will happen on 29 November," he was quoted as saying by Bernama yesterday, 18 November.

Image via The Malaysian Reserve

However, the land border crossing will only include long-term pass holders who are working or employed in Singapore and Johor Bahru

Meanwhile, Hasni said that next year will be a year of optimism and growth for all the economic sectors in Johor, hoping that the state will do a quick rebound in the gross domestic product (GDP).He also hoped that there will be a decline in the unemployment rate.

Prior to this, on 8 November, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and his Singapore counterpart Lee Hsien Loong announced the implementation of the VTL through KLIA and Changi Airport:

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This Co-Living Concept At Sunway Lets You Turn Your Rental Into Credits For A Future Home

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Sunway Property recently introduced their co-living concept at Sunway House Waterfront Residence, catered towards young working adults

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According to Sunway Berhad property division managing director Sarena Cheah, there has been a growth in a new segment of home occupiers – young working professionals who prefer to rent and are delaying their property purchase.For most young executives, buying a home is daunting, especially in this period of economic uncertainty. A lot of people have trouble coming up with the high lump sum required for downpayment.

With this co-living concept, you can enjoy the convenience of a rented room, while turning 25% of your rental into credits for a future home

Image via Sunway

First of all, you won't have to worry about furnishing your home. Just move into a comfortable room with all the necessities provided, including WiFi and utilities. Plus, the common and shared areas are cleaned regularly. There's even a complimentary parcel collection service, as well as 24/7 facilities and maintenance support.You will also be living in the centre of the well-connected Sunway City, within walking distance to Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Medical Centre, and the BRT.But the best part is that 25% of your monthly rental will be accumulated for Rent-to-Buy credits, which you can use to purchase a Sunway Property of your choice.

There are three different types of rooms to choose from, depending on your needs and budget:

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1. Semi-Private Standard | around RM1,200/monthEncompassing a single bedroom and shared bathroom, living room, and communal kitchen, this is perfect for those looking for comfort on a budget. Each room is designed to house one occupant, but with a top-up fee, you can share the space with a roommate.2. Private Duplex | around RM1,700/monthIf you're looking for a bit more privacy, this option features a single room complete with an ensuite bathroom, and a shared living room and kitchen.3. Exclusive Studio | around RM2,800/monthFor those preferring a room with both privacy and a little more luxury, you can consider the exclusive studio unit that provides you with a single ensuite room complete with laundry and a kitchenette.Find out more about Sunway Property's co-living concept on their website.

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This co-living concept is just one of the many initiatives by Sunway Property to expand its business in 2021

In this year alone, Sunway Property is aiming to launch four new properties in Malaysia, including:- Sunway Belfied Tower A at Jalan Belfield- Sunway Artessa at Wangsa Maju- D'Hill at Sunway Damansara- Jernih Residence at Kajang"The majority of our launches will be priced from RM500,000 to RM700,000, with most of them priced less than RM1 million. We also have units at D’Hill and Jernih Residence priced from RM270,000 onwards catered to first-time homebuyers," shared Sarena in a virtual media session yesterday.

Another recent innovation is the launch of Sunway FutureX Farm, a pilot urban farming project using hydroponic solutions

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Sunway Property has collaborated with Sunway iLabs to launch Malaysia's first smart farm, the Sunway FutureX Farm. The farm is now 100% operational and uses a hydroponic system to grow up to 18 different types of vegetables. There are also plans to implement similar projects in Sunway Penang and Sunway City Iskandar Puteri in Johor.

Image via Sunway FutureX Farm

In the future, you may even have the opportunity to own a plot of the smart farm to grow your own vegetables, and get them delivered to your doorstep.


A Dog Named 'Courage' Has Died After Being Gang-Raped And Mutilated By Four Men

A male dog in Mumbai, India was gang-raped and mutilated by four men on 17 November

Image via Animals Matter To Me/Facebook

An auto-rickshaw driver who was driving past a deserted area in West Malwani at 2am heard the sound of a dog wailing.When he went to investigate, the man stumbled upon four men fleeing the scene, India Times reported.

The hound was lying in a puddle of blood, with its front legs tied and its mouth gagged

Despite the dog's injuries, the man did not bring it for medical treatment. However, at around 12pm, local resident Sudha Fernandes – who regularly feeds the area's stray animals – noticed the motionless dog. Upon closer inspection, she discovered that its penis had been mutilated.

Image via Animals Matter To Me/Facebook

The auto-rickshaw driver re-appeared and explained what he had witnessed. According to him, the culprits appeared to be under the influence of drugs.

Though the dog fled when she came close, Fernandes found it near a temple the next day.
She rushed it to the non-profit animal welfare organisation Animals Matter To Me (AMTM) to seek treatment.

After examining the dog, the veterinarian revealed that in addition to being gang-raped and mutilated, someone had tried to fold its hind legs near its pelvis.

Image via Animals Matter To Me/Facebook

Named 'Courage' by the organisation's staff members, the dog's treatment and progress were documented in posts on AMTM's Facebook page.

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After four days of suffering from excessive bleeding and internal damage, Courage passed away in its sleep on 21 November

In a Facebook post announcing the death, AMTM wrote, "Another speechless soul harmed by a dangerous animal called Human. Hope culprits are nabbed soon. RIP, Courage. Run free."A First Information Report has been lodged under Section 11 of the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act 1960 at the Malwani police station. The authorities have since launched a manhunt for the four suspects, The Star reported.

In July, a pregnant goat succumbed to her injuries after being raped in Haryana, India:

                A Pregnant Goat Dies After Being Allegedly Gang-Raped By 8 Men

Twitter users are outraged by the whole incident and have started a hashtag #JusticeForGoat.

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Malaysians In This Age Bracket Are Entitled To A RM1,000 Incentive If They Invest In PRS

The government is giving out a RM1,000 incentive to all young Malaysians who want to start saving early for retirement

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To encourage young Malaysians to start voluntary retirement savings at an early age, the government introduced the 'PRS Youth Incentive' programme during the tabling of Budget 2014. This programme was introduced to reward young people with RM500 if they contribute to a PRS (Private Retirement Scheme).  Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak announced last year during Budget 2017 that the incentive amount has increased from RM500 to RM1,000.The is a one-off incentive where qualified individuals will only receive it ONCE for the entire program between 2014 to 2018 and not once every year.

What is PRS?

To put it simply, PRS is like your Employees Provident Fund (EPF) or KWSP in its Malay abbreviation. The most important difference here is that PRS is a voluntary contribution unlike the EPF which is mandatory. Individuals are free to invest any amount, whenever they please but restrictions are put into place for withdrawal as with any retirement schemes. Essentially, both are long-term investment schemes but the PRS is a privately owned and managed by financial or wealth institutions with no guaranteed returns, as opposed to Employment Provision Funds (EPF) which are wholly owned by the government with a guaranteed minimum dividend rate of 2.5% per year.Ultimately, the function of both PRS and EPF is the same - to help people build up their retirement income.

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Who are the PRS Providers?

There are currently eight PRS Providers who are approved by the Securities Commission (SC) Malaysia to provide and manage private retirement schemes. They are: 1. Affin Hwang Asset Management Berhad2. AIA Pension and Asset Management Sdn Bhd3. AmFunds Management Berhad 4. CIMB-Principal Asset management Berhad5. Kenanga Investors Berhad 6. Manulife Asset Management Services Berhad7. Public Mutual Berhad8. RHB Asset Management Sdn Bhd According to SC, these Providers were selected on the basis of their expertise in investment or pension fund management, experience in global pensions management, financial strength, governance structure and proposed business model. More information on these PRS providers can be found on the Private Pension Administration (PPA) Malaysia website.

So, who is eligible for the RM1,000 PRS Youth Incentive?

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			1. PRS Youth Incentive is only for Malaysians.2. Individuals may be existing Private Pension Administrator (PPA)  account holders or new members. 3. Individuals must be aged between 20 and above but have not reached the age of 31 between 2017 - 2018. 4. Gross contributions must reach a minimum of RM1,000 during a period of two years from the period beginning 1 January 2017 to 31 December 2018.5. Contributions must be in a single PRS fund of a Provider. This means that if you have two funds and contribute RM500 each, you are still not eligible. 6. Contributions may be in a lump sum or staggered basis. Unfortunately, those who have previously received the RM500 PRS Youth Incentive during the period of 2014 to 2016 will not be eligible to receive the RM1,000 PRS Youth Incentive.

This incentive will be deposited into every eligible individual's account automatically

Eligible candidates need not apply for the incentive as the government will automatically credit the RM1,000 incentive directly into their PRS fund. PPA Malaysia will monitor the eligible accounts and compile a listing of those qualified and notify the government of the individuals eligible for the incentive. Payment is made bi-annually after PPA submits their report, which is usually at the end of June and December.

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But I'm still young, why should I start investing in PRS now?

Last August, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) revealed that 92% of Malaysians worry about their financial health and needs at old age. It was said that only 40% of Malaysians say they are ready for retirement.  As with any other investment schemes, there are always pros and cons. PRS is just one of the investment tools for you to consider if you are thinking of growing your retirement wealth. The Malaysian government believes that PRS is a good starting point, thus initiating this programme to encourage young people to start saving for retirement now.

How do I apply for PRS?

			1. Choose your PRS Provider from the eight entities listed above.2. Open a PRS and PPA account through your selected PRS Provider. This can be usually done at the PRS Provider's offices or branches. 3. Choose a suitable fund to invest in.4. Top up your funds regularly via PRS Online. You may also view and monitor the latest fund prices, PRS contribution details and account summary of your PRS investments.If you are interested and want to get that RM1,000 incentive, find out more about PRS and the incentive programme on the Private Pension Administration (PPA) Malaysia website.

Do you think the PRS Youth Incentive programme is a good initiative to encourage young people to start planning for retirement now? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below


Sabahan Student Cries After Being Forced To Pay Additional RM641 Due To Flight Delay

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A Sabahan TikTok influencer, Abby, recently shared her disappointing flight delay experience that ended up costing her extra money

Abby stated in a one-minute video that she was forced to take a transit flight that stopped at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) while she was on her way back to her hometown of Kota Kinabalu (KK), Sabah.The woman, who flew all the way from Penang, added that she didn't mind paying RM800 for the flight, but was surprised by the transit because she never had to do so before."This time, I am going back to my hometown for Raya and the ticket cost RM800, and that is still okay," she said."Usually, I fly from Penang and go straight to KK. But because of the Raya holiday, all of the tickets had sold out, and I had to transit to Kuala Lumpur (KL)," she added.

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To make matters worse, her flight from Penang to KL was delayed, causing her to miss her connecting flight from KL to KK

Abby stated that she anxiously stared at her watch the entire flight to KL and began crying when she realised she would miss her other flight."When I arrived in KL, I checked the time and knew that I had already missed my flight," she said.The college student then called her mother to see what other flights she could take.However, all the other flights were expensive, with the cheapest one costing RM641 for a one-way ticket.She also attached a screenshot from the conversation she had with her mother, who told her that she was willing to pay the extra RM641 to get her home safely."Do you know how hard it is to be a Sabahan here?" she asked tearfully.

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Her touching video went viral, sparking a heated debate among netizens who also believed that flight tickets to Sabah are always exorbitantly priced

One user commented that being a Sabahan in Peninsular Malaysia is extremely difficult.

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"I don't understand why flights to Sabah are so expensive despite being in Malaysia. Pity all the Sabahans and Sarawakians," another user commented.

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Another commented that they cried watching the video because they understood the struggles of being a Sabahan student who studies in Peninsular Malaysia."Every year, the flight tickets are as if you're going overseas," they wrote.

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  @abbywhooo Penat sdh begini.......  original sound - Good girl - ΛBBY


Selangor MB And Assemblymen Get The Biggest Pay Raise You Will Ever See

After Selangor, Penang's Assemblymen Get 100% Salary Raise

Penang’s opposition leader will get a 100 per cent pay increase, Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng announced today when confirming the salary raises for state assemblymen, municipal councillors and village security and development committee chairmen.

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Admist slight table thumping, Lim also announced that the allowance for the opposition leader - currently held by Teluk Ayer Tawar assemblyperson Jahara Hamid - will be increased 100 percent - from RM1,000 to RM2,000.
Lim, however, was silent on the increase in the state reps’ allowances from RM2,000 to RM5,500.

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Chief Minister Lim Guan Eng (DAP-Air Putih) said all 40 state assemblymen would receive a monthly salary increment from RM4,112.79 to RM6,000 from Jan 1 next year.

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Addressing reports that Penang state assemblymen are getting an 88-per cent pay hike, Lim rationalised this by saying that the last time the public representatives reps were given an increment was in 2004.
“This means, each year, the raise was only 6.8 per cent per year,” he said.
He then pointed out that the pay for the chief minister and state executive councillors remained the same.

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“The Penang municipal councillors will also be getting a pay hike and at the same time, village security and development committee (JKKK) chairman and secretary will also be getting pay hikes of RM200,” he announced.
Currently, JKKK chairman salary is RM450 while the secretary is RM350.

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Earlier, state executive councillor for local government and party state chairman Chow Kon Yeow announced that all municipal councillors will get more than 100 per cent pay hike.
Currently, councillors get a basic salary of RM700 so with the pay hike, their salary will be increased to more than RM1,400 each month.

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After Selangor, Penang's Assemblymen Gets 100% Salary Raise
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Johor Is Also Mooting To Increase The Salaries Of Its Assemblymen

Johor is also studying a proposal to increase the salaries of elected-representatives, but Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Mohamed Khaled Nordin said he would not propose a massive increase as approved by the Selangor state assembly.

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“Even if there is an increment, it will be insignificant for the Mentri Besar and the exco members,” he said after officiating the Agro Johor 2013 expo in conjunction with the state level farmers and fishermen’s day celebration here in Ayer Hitam.

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Johor Is Also Mooting To Increase The Salaries Of Its Assemblymen
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Selangor Lawmakers Will Receive A 268% Salary Raise Effective 1 January 2014

The Selangor State Legislative Assembly had approved a salary hike for all 56 state assemblymen effective next year, with its deputy speaker getting the highest percentage of 373.3%.

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The assembly passed a 268 percent pay hike for the Selangor Speaker yesterday, along with pay rises for the Menteri Besar (RM29,250 amonth), Deputy Speaker (RM15,750) and assemblypersons (RM11,250).

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The last time Selangor adjusted the salaries was in 2004 in accordance with increased responsibilities for the representatives , an aide to the state mentri besar told The Malay Mail Online today.

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After The Salary Raise, Selangor MBs Khalid Ibrahim And Speaker Hannah Yeoh Will Earn More Than Najib And Muhyiddin

Barisan Nasional MPs Slams Selangor Sky Rocket Salary Hike
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The Star's factbox shows that the Selangor speaker's salary is RM22,500 a month while the deputy prime minister's pay is RM18,168 a month.
It also compared the salaries of Selangor assemblypersons and executive council with the salaries of MPs and the members of the federal cabinet.

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Khalid Ibrahim Justifies The Salary Raise, Saying That It Will Stop State Representatives From Looking For Income Elsewhere

Earlier at noon, Khalid had justified the hike as it will help stop representatives and the executive councillors from looking for extra income from external sources.
"This income (hike) is suitable for the people's representatives and state executive councillors as they will no longer need to find extra income from outside. This has happened (before)," Khalid told reporters after attending the state assembly meeting.

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“The decision to raise the salaries is due to the burden of increased duties and responsibilities,” Khalid told the Selangor state assembly, with the PKR leader also saying that the state’s healthy finances had contributed to the decision for a pay rise. “And of course, it is also because of the continued requests made by the assemblymen,” said the second-term Mentri Besar who stepped into office in 2008.

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Hannah Yeoh Publicly Declares Her Assests On Twitter Today After The Salary Raise Announcement

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In response to attacks that allegedly implied she earned more than the prime minister and deputy prime minister, the DAP politician took to Twitter to declare she does not have a luxurious lifestyle that involved “diamonds” and “private jets”.

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Selangor Speaker Hannah Yeoh publicly declared her assets on Twitter today after seeing her monthly salary jump to RM22,500 following an increase for government leaders and elected representatives effective from 2014.

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She then stressed that with or without the salary hike, she will continue to serve as the Speaker and Subang Jaya assemblyperson.

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Responding to Teo's tweet, Abdul Rahman accused her of “flip-flopping” and asked: “Didn't you want to be a hero and blasted BN for trying to increase MPs' allowances previously?”

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Leading The Selangor Backbenchers Club, Azmin Ali Says The Salary Raise Should Be Postponed And Reviewed

Azmin Ali And Other Selangor MPs Request For The Pay Hike To Be Postponed
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Arguing the adjustments to be “too high”, the Selangor Backbenchers Club (BBC) urged the Pakatan Rakyat (PR) state today to postpone the January 2014 salary revision of its government leaders, including the legislative assembly speaker, deputy speaker and assemblymen pending a review.

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“The BBC welcomes the proposal for such a study. But what shocked us is that in less than a week, the study was completed and debated yesterday without discussion with the BBC or Pakatan Rakyat (PR) Selangor,” said the PKR deputy president.

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“We suggest that the increase be delayed and reviewed so that it is more reasonable, and to explain to the people the need for the increase. We don’t reject the need to increase salaries, but the salary increase is too high and we ask for an explanation from the state government,” added the Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman.

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Selangor MB Khalid Ibrahim Defends The Decision, Saying "If You Don't Want The Salary Hike, You Can Donate It"

Even as his partymen called for the Exco and assemblymen salary hike to be postponed, the Selangor Menteri Besar is adamant it will go ahead.
"I will not withdraw the salary hike. We have already passed it in the assembly," said Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

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Khalid said the hike in salary was done with the endorsement of assemblymen from Pakatan Rakyat and Barisan Nasional.
“When it was debated, everyone was for it and there was no objection,” he said.

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However, Khalid said assemblymen who disagreed with the salary revision can channel the extra income to other channels.
“So, if anyone disagreed or is unhappy they can donate (the money) to someone,” he said, taking a swipe at Azmin.

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Selangor MB Khalid Ibrahim Defends The Decision, Saying "If You Don't Want The Salary Hike, You Can Donate It"
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Anwar Ibrahim Is Also Shocked At The Dramatic Salary Raise And Requests For An Explanation From Khalid Ibrahim

The pay hike for Selangor state lawmakers is "quite high", Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim said today.
"I agree (with the salary hike) if the salaries for the MB, exco and assemblypersons were raised a little bit. But I do not understand why the raise is so high," the former PKR deputy president said in a Twitter posting today.

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Although agreeing that a review of assemblymen's salaries was long overdue, Anwar said Khalid must clarify the hike to Pakatan Rakyat and the people via the media.
"I was told that the increase is a bit high and he has to explain to Pakatan what is the reason," he told reporters at Parliament lobby Thursday.

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“I agree with the raise, and also in Parliament (for MPs). But I told the MB that the increase is high and he has to explain his reasons to Pakatan,” Anwar said.

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Anwar Ibrahim Is Also Shocked At The Dramatic Salary Raise And Requests For An Explanation From Khalid Ibrahim
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The Move Has Drawn Heavy Criticisms From Selangor Residents

The move has also drawn heavy criticism from Selangor residents, who urged the Selangor government to provide an explanation behind the decision.

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A 79-year-old pensioner from Section 17, Petaling Jaya, who wanted to be known only as Hassan, said the state government should take into consideration the increase in the cost of living of the people before making such a decision. “With such a high increment, the state government must give sufficient explanation as to why it is so. They should compare such a move with the salary scale of reps in other states.

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Another Kajang resident Shahrom Mohd Harun, 67, said the hike would not benefit the people unless it was accompanied by a guarantee of better services for the people.
“People will expect them to perform a better job from now on. Selangor reps need to pull their socks up.
“They must compare themselves with other states and see whether they can perform just as well or better,” said Shahrom

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Barisan Nasional MPs Says A Salary Raise Of Over 100% Is Too Much

MPs from both sides of the political fence clashed over the salary rise for all Selangor assemblyman including the Mentri Besar himself.
Some Barisan Nasional representatives called the increase too much, with Datuk Seri Noh Omar (BN-Tanjung Karang) saying the 106% salary increase for the Mentri Besar to RM29,250 a month was not reasonable.

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“This is the second time that the Opposition-ruled Selangor government has approved pay hikes for state leaders. I find it weird because the Opposition objected when Barisan MPs proposed a salary increase for MPs.
“However, Selangor has instead pushed up salaries. Their move smacks of double standards,” he said when approached at the Parliament lobby.

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Noh admitted that the duties of the Mentri Besar and state executive councillors were heavy, time-consuming and deserving of a pay hike.
“But increasing salaries by over 100% is too much,” he said.

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Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim (BN-Arau) said the pay increase in states should only take place after the Parliament made changes to the MPs’ remuneration.
“Now it seems that the wages of a state assemblyman are more than an MP’s,” he said.

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MCA Says The Decision Is Ludicrious, Selangor State Govt Should Use The Money To Improve The Lives Of The People Instead

Datuk Yap Pian Hon today criticised the pay rise that was passed as law in Selangor yesterday, saying that this was done even as pressing issues in the state such as water supply problems and alleged corruption remain unresolved.

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Although Yap noted Khalid’s justification that the pay rise was due to Selangor government’s effective management of the state’s security and development, he claimed that the state was plagued with a list of problems that needed to be tackled. Yap then continued to say that the PR-led state government should not “take the mandate of Selangor residents for granted and do whatever it pleases”.

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“I urge the Selangor State Government to review and revoke the Bill as the relevant funds should be channelled towards development and management within the state, particularly in strengthening security and infrastructure,” the former vice-president said in a statement today.

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“For the Menteri Besar’s salary to exceed the Prime Minister’s by RM6,424 is ludicrous considering that the PM’s responsibilities are much weightier governing the entire country compared to the former who looks after only one state.

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8 Things We Can Learn From Karpal Singh's Legacy

1. JUSTICE: "It is important for every citizen in the country to know, that no one, no one is above the law."

A young Karpal SIngh, who was the president of the Dunearn Hostel at the University of Singapore in 1963, delivering a speech.
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Karpal filed a lawsuit against the Yang di-Pertuan Agong for assault in 1986, but in the same 2014 Roketkini interview, he made clear his opinion on the monarchy: “It is important for every citizen in the country to know, that no one, no one is above the law ... In the case of the king and the other rulers, the Special Court is the only court which I think is quite unfair because it is one-tiered … Even the rulers have the right to the rule of law.”

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2. COURAGE: "But we will not go - that would be giving them what they want, and that would be wrong."

1984: Lim Kit Siang, flanked by Karpal Singh and Penang DAP secretary Mr Gooi Hock Seng, (left) participating in the "Save Bukit China" campaign at the Air Itam Dam.
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“They want to make it as difficult as they can for us here so we’ll go away. But we will not go - that would be giving them what they want, and that would be wrong. We have to stay and fight.” Karpal in an interview with an online news portal in 2014, discussing his guilty verdict on the charge of sedition.

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3. FACING ADVERSARIES: "We cannot be discouraged, and that’s exactly what our enemies would want."

1989: Karpal Singh waving to friends after leaving the courtroom with his wife Gurmit Kaur and son Jagdeep (2nd from right).
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“There are always people who are insensitive, we just have to take it …There is nothing you can do about it. We cannot be discouraged, as that’s exactly what our enemies would want,” Karpal said in another interview with The Star in 2006, after he was mocked by Barisan Nasional MPs in Parliament.

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4. PERSEVERANCE: "The fight goes on. You knock out one Karpal Singh, a hundred Karpal Singhs will rise."

Karpal Singh and Lim Kit Siang.
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Karpal died just weeks after he was convicted of sedition over his remarks on the Perak Sultan’s role in the 2009 state constitutional crisis. Faced with the possibility of losing his seat, Karpal had remained cool. “The fight goes on. You knock out one Karpal Singh, a hundred Karpal Singhs will rise,” he said last month.

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5. DEALING WITH FAILURE: "The tiger is still alive and... a wounded tiger is even more dangerous."

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“The tiger is still alive and ... a wounded tiger is even more dangerous.” – Karpal in April 1995 after DAP was defeated in Penang. The then-state chairman said the defeat did not mean the end of the opposition in Penang.

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6. PERSISTANCE: "I know what it is like to lose your liberties. So I want to go on being in Parliament as long as I can."

Bukit Gelugor MP Karpal Singh with the sole copy of his biography in Penang on August10, 2013.
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“I know what it is like to lose your liberties. So I want to go on being in Parliament as long as I can.” – Karpal in 1995, when asked about his determination during the general elections campaign period.

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7. EQUALITY: "I will do what I can to make sure the disabled are given all opportunities in line with other countries."

Karpal Singh giving a speech at a DAP ceramah.
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“Once you are in this situation, you realise how little the disabled have in this country. Governments in many countries make lots of allowances to include them in society. We haven’t reached that stage. I will do what I can to make sure the disabled are given all opportunities in line with other countries.” – Karpal in 2006, commenting on the lack of disabled-friendly infrastructure and legislation in Malaysia.

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8. PATRIOTISM: "As long as I am alive, I will continue to struggle to see a non-Malay become prime minister."

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“As long as I am alive, I will continue to struggle to see a non-Malay become prime minister.” – Karpal in 2012, saying the Federal Constitution did not provide that only Malays could be prime minister.

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Khir Toyo Is Willing To Provide Free Dental Service To Avoid Spending 12 Months In Jail

Khir's wife to challenge court's move that forfeits bungalow and land from corruption case

Datin Zahrak Kechik with husband, Dr. Mohamad Khir Toyo
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Zahrah Kechik, wife of former Selangor mentri besar Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo will challenge the decision of the Federal Court in forfeiting the bungalow and land involved in the corruption case.Counsel for Dr Khir, Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah, said she would contest the decision by putting in a claim for the property.“The house is subjected to forfeiture but I suspect it will be protracted because his wife owns half the share,” Shafee told reporters after court proceedings here.With the forfeiture, the land and house now belong to the Federal Government, subject to the charge to the bank.

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29 SEPT: Khir Toyo sentenced to 12 months in jail

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Former Selangor Menteri Besar Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo will now spend 12 months behind bars for using his then position to purchase two plots of land and a bungalow in Shah Alam below the market price.The sentence is to be served beginning today.The Federal Court affirmed the Shah Alam High Court’s decision and rejected his mitigation to offer free dental services to the poor for three days weekly between one and two years as part of community service in default of jail.Last week, the Federal Court upheld the Shah Alam High Court ruling and found the former Selangor MB guilty of the charges after a five-year long legal battle.

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23 SEPT: Former Selangor MB Khir Toyo wants to switch jail sentence with free dental service for the poor

Khir was also the former Sungai Panjang  assemblyman
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Former Selangor menteri besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo is prepared to offer community service in the form of providing free dental care to the poor for two years, said his lawyer Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.The offer was made by Khir to replace being sentenced to jail after he was found guilty of graft under Section 165 of the Penal Code.“My client is prepared to give a written undertaking offering free dental service to the poor, three days a week for two years,” said Shafee, adding that Khir is a first time offender.

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Citing Khir's recent ailing health condition, his six children and him teaching them to read the Holy Quran until khatam(finish), Shafee thinks that Khir should be let off with community service

Khir's lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah
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Shafee also said that his client is 50, and has six children aged six to 24.He also suffers from a heart problem and had an attack when he was at the National Heart Institute last month.The lawyer said he had seen Khir tutoring his children and also taught them to read the Holy Quran until khatam (finish).

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With this being the first time community service has been suggested to replace jail sentence, Khir pleads for his offer to be considered, providing regretful statements about the graft scandal

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Khir Toyo expressed regrets during mitigation. “I have no intention,” he said in Bahasa. “I feel guilty because I embarrassed my family.”“I went through hardship for five years after being charged. Only God knows how I feel.”

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In his plea to the Federal Court to consider his offer, Khir mentioned his contributions to the Selangor government when he was the state's chief minister from 2000 till 2008, for two terms

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Khir, who also addressed the court, said Selangor had progressed under his eight-year stewardship as MB.The former MB said he had developed the state to international standards which had been recognised by the International Monetary Fund, where in his eight years as MB he had pulled in annual investments of RM13.8 billion in 2008 alone, compared to RM6 billion in 2000.“The investments had created between 30,000 to 40,000 new jobs annually,” he said, adding that he resolved the squatter problem issue and helped improve zakat (tithe) collection to RM250 million from RM40 million previously for it to be distributed to the poor.Khir also said he formed a special fund for the Indian community to address social problems.

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The Sultan of Selangor and prime minister apparently didn't object to the land purchase when Khir declared it to them

Former Prime Minister Tun Dato' Sri Haji Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi and current Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah
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“I declared (the purchase) to the Tuanku (Sultan of Selangor) and to the prime minister. They never prohibited it,” he said, adding that during his time as MB he had never troubled any developer and whatever decision made was for the betterment of Selangor.

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At the time of Khir's controversial land purchase, the prime minister in office was Tun Dato' Sri Haji Abdullah bin Haji Ahmad Badawi. As for the Sultan, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has been the Sultan of Selangor since 2001.

Khir got in the soup when he purchased two plots of land and a bungalow in Section 7, Shah Alam in 2007 for RM3.5 million which was below the market price of RM6.5 million

Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo
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Following that, on 23 December 2011, the Shah Alam High Court found Khir guilty for the offense and served him with a 12 months jail sentence for the offense

Former Selangor MB Dr. Mohamad Khir Toyo
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Ex-Selangor menteri besar Dr Mohd Khir Toyo has been charged with corruption, alongside Ditamas Sdn Bhd director Shamsuddin Haryoni.Mohd Khir was charged under Section 165 of the Penal Code, with knowingly accepting a bribe, in form of two plots of land in Section 7, Shah Alam, for his mansion (left), at a substantial discount from Shamsuddin.The land was said to have been sold to Mohd Khir for RM3.5 million, although Shamsuddin had bought it for RM6.5 million.

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Khir's appeal against his one year jail term was dismissed by the Court of Appeal on 30 May 2013, postponing his sentence

Court of Appeal dismisses Khir Toyo's appeal.
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The Court of Appeal dismissed the appeal filed by former Chief Minister of Selangor, Dr. Mohd Khir Toyo and upheld  his conviction  in a graft case decided by the High Court two years ago.The court also approved Dr. Khir’s application to postpone his sentencing, pending his appeal to the Federal Court.

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On 22 September, yesterday, the Federal Court upheld Khir's previous conviction under Section 165 of the Penal Code but stated that his sentence will only be decided next Tuesday, 29 September

Dr Mohamad Khir Toyo
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The Federal Court today upheld the corruption conviction of former Selangor MB Dr Mohd Khir Toyo and would decide on his sentence next Tuesday."We dismiss the appeal," said Chief Judge of Malaya Zulkefli Makinudin after Justice Jeffrey Tan Kok Wha read the judgment. The decision was unanimous.Khir is charged with receiving for himself and his wife Zahrah Kechik two plots of land at No 8 and 10, Jalan Suasa 7/11, Shah Alam valued at RM3.5 million from the director of Ditamas Sdn Bhd Shamsudin Hayroni.Justice Tan said it was clear the price of RM3.5 million for Khir to purchase two plots of land was inadequate.

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Khir's lawyer, Shafee has also requested for the property to not be forfeited as it is co-owned by Khir's wife, Datin Seri Zahrah Kechik. However, Deputy Public Prosecutor Masri Mohd Daud thinks otherwise.

DPP Masri Mohd Daud said forfeiture of the property can be imposed regardless of whether it is under joint ownership or still owed to the bank.“This is clear under Section 36 of the Anti Corruption Act 1997, which states the court shall make an order on the subject matter of the offence of whatever property including land,” he added.

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Dismissing Khir's reasons, Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar thinks that the 12 months jail time is befitting to Khir's corruption offense

Deputy Public Prosecutor Dusuki Mokhtar
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“The courts below had applied the established principles of the law to give custodial sentnece for 12 months as it is the correct principle in public interest. Giving a community service sentence would give a wrong signal,” said fellow DPP Mohd Dusuki Mokhtar.Dusuki said that it was clear from the court's decision in convicting Khir that he had abused his position and hence a deterrent sentence should be imposed to send the right message against corrupt practices.

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Khir isn't the only one in trouble over corruption offenses. PM Najib Razak has been embroiled in the RM2.6 billion scandal involving the 1MDB fund and the FBI has opened an investigation on it:

                IGP: Don’t trust media reports on FBI’s alleged probe on 1MDB and Najib

The FBI's probe is the latest international investigation centred on 1MDB.

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Here Are 5 Times Jackson Wang Became Malaysia's Favourite Oppa

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Yesterday, Jackson Wang made waves in Malaysia, as he went viral for asking about the nearest mamak and ordering MILO tabur

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Having recently performed at Good Vibes Weekender at Sunway Lagoon and announced his upcoming 'Magic Man' world tour with Kuala Lumpur as one of its destinations, we feel that it's a wonderful time to recount all the times the artiste has caught our hearts and attention while in Malaysia!

Without further ado, here are the five times Jackson Wang made our hearts go doki doki:

1. At Good Vibes Weekender, Jackson asked audience members for a place to bring his crew for a late dinner, to which he discovered mamak

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Watch the original TikTok video below:

  @msiakpopfans Nak ke tak nak? Lepak mamak! #GVW2022 #JacksonWang #JacksonWanginMY #JacksonWanginKL #fyp  original sound  - msiakpopfans

2. He finally found a mamak, and ordered a Malaysian favourite, MILO tabur

Image via @JacksonWang852 (Twitter)

 pic.twitter.com/q9HM3vaEbz— Jackson Wang (@JacksonWang852) September 27, 2022

3. At the airport, he was seen showing off a packet of Koko Krunch, a breakfast cereal beloved by Malaysians

In a tweet by user @nnnana852, Jackson can be seen smiling gleefully at the airport security check as he showed off a packet of Koko Krunch to the fans.

Image via @nnnana852 (Twitter)

4. While saying goodbye at the airport, he noticed a wardrobe malfunction on one of the fans and gestured for them to fix it

At the airport, the artiste noticed an unfortunate incident with one of the fans, to which he gestured for them to fix their skirt, in a tweet posted by user @dwxy___.

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5. Just like Cinderella, Jackson turned into Prince Charming when he noticed a shoe left behind by a fan

Meanwhile, in another video from user @TriXonlyonemons, a fan lost their shoe. Noticing it, Jackson bent down to take it and returned the shoe to its rightful owner. (Talk about an IRL Cinderella story, right?)

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Wonder how many times he'll return to Malaysia if we offered him durian

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Jackson Wang will be returning to KL this December for his 'Magic Man' world tour:

                Jackson Wang Will Be Coming To Malaysia For His 'Magic Man' World Tour This December

He's returning for more MILO tabur lah.

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An Overview Of What Trump And Najib Talked About At The White House

On Tuesday, 12 September, Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak met with President Donald Trump at the White House

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PM Najib was warmly welcomed by President Trump on arrival for their one-on-one meeting at the White House on Pennsylvania Avenue.Below is an overview of what both the leaders talked about during their bilateral meeting at the White House's Cabinet room.

1. Steering clear of the investigation by the Justice Department into the 1MDB scandal, President Trump praised PM Najib for investments in the United States

President Trump, who said that he was honoured to have Najib and the Malaysian delegate over in a historic meeting marking the two countries' 60 years of bilateral ties, talked about trade -- very large trade deals."We’re working on one deal where between 10 and 20 billion dollars’ worth of Boeing jets are going to be purchased, General Electric engines will be purchased, and many other things," the US President said. "Malaysia is a massive investor in the United States in the form of stocks and bonds and the stock exchange. ..they have to be very happy because we’re hitting new highs on almost a weekly basis. ..so we’re very proud of our stock market and what’s happened since I became President. So I congratulate you on those investments."

2. Commending Najib's role in the fight against terrorism, the US President said that Najib has taken measures to ensure that terror groups had no place in society

"The Prime Minister has a major role in not allowing ISIS -- or, as you say, Daesh -- and others to exist. And he’s been very, very strong on terrorism in Malaysia, and a great supporter from that standpoint. So that’s a very important thing to the United States."

3. While playing down the importance of tough new sanctions against North Korea, Trump praised Najib for not doing business with North Korea any longer

Trump praised Malaysia for refusing to trade with North Korea. He, however, said it was difficult to know if the new sanctions, approved by the United Nations Security Council, would have any impact on North Korean dictator Kim Jong Un's weapons tests."We think it's just another very small step – not a big deal," Trump said, adding that he and Secretary of State Rex Tillerson "were just discussing not knowing if it has any impact. But it's nice to get a 15-to-nothing vote" from the Security Council."But those sanctions are nothing compared to what ultimately will have to happen."

President Trump and other top American officials, left, met at the White House with Prime Minister Najib Razak of Malaysia and his delegation, right, on Tuesday.
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4. Najib, while speaking on the trade, told Trump that MAS would buy 25 Boeing 737 jets and eight 787 Dreamliners

"We intend to increase the number of Boeing planes to be purchased by MAS. We are committed to 25 planes of the 737 MAX 10, plus eight 787 Dreamliners.," Najib said, adding that there is a strong probability that "we will add 25 more 737 MAX 10 in the near future. So within five years, the deal will be worth beyond USD10 billion.""We will also try to persuade AirAsia to purchase GE engines," Najib said.

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5. Najib said Malaysia's EPF wanted to spend USD3 billion to USD4 billion on U.S. infrastructure redevelopment

"We have Employees Provident Fund. ..They’ve got quite a big sum of capital to be exported.  They have invested close to USD7 billion, in terms of equity, in the United States. And they intend to invest three to four additional billion dollars to support your infrastructure redevelopment in the United States."Najib also said that Malaysia's sovereign fund, Khazanah, too intends to increase its investment in the US. Khazanah has so far invested about USD400 million in the US in terms of high-tech companies. It also has an office in Silicon Valley.

6. Najib, while speaking on the issue of fighting terrorism, said that Malaysia stood shoulder to shoulder with the US

"We are committed to fight Daesh, IS, Al-Qaeda, Abu Sayyaf -- you name it. They are the enemy of the United States, they are also the enemy of Malaysia, and we will do our part to make sure that our part of the world is safe," Najib said, adding that Malaysia will also "contribute in terms of the ideological warfare because you need to win the hearts and minds."While touching on the need to back moderate Muslim governments and win the hearts and minds of the Muslim community in a bid to combat the terrorism scourge, Najib said, "the key to it is to support moderate and progressive Muslim regimes and governments around the world because that is the true face of Islam; that is the authentic face of Islam."The more you align with progressive and moderate regimes, the better it would be in terms of winning the hearts and minds of the Muslim world."


Guy Randomly Browses Google Earth And Finds Late Dad Being The Sweetest Husband Ever

What was an instance of boredom for one Japanese man turned into a heartwarming moment when he casually decided to look up his parents' old home on Google Earth

Twitter user @TeacherUfo found a familiar figure standing out on the road in front of the house to his pleasant surprise.In what would be a nostalgic moment for most, he realised that Google Earth had captured his late father, who passed away seven years ago, taking a break outside the house.

Image via @TeacherUfo (Twitter)

Seeing another person in the far distance, he scrolled up the same street to have a closer look

Wondrously, he found it was none other than his own mother making her way home while holding an umbrella.

Image via @TeacherUfo (Twitter)

"It seems like my dad was waiting for my mother to return home while taking a break," the Twitter user said.He added that his father was a quiet and kind man."I hope that Google Earth will never update and keep the image of this place as it is now."

The user's Tweet garnered close to 700,000 likes on Twitter and inspired others to look up their own old homes on Google Earth

True enough, many found images of their loved ones who were no longer with them."That's a very nice story. When I looked up my mother's parents' house in the countryside, I found my grandfather, who died four years ago, heading home from the market with my grandmother like they always did," said a Twitter user."I immediately sent the picture to my mother and the family. Everyone was so happy. Thank you very much for sharing your story. I love this photo."

( ˊᵕˋ ;) pic.twitter.com/F6nkChMBrJ— [email protected] (@TacHi19505968) January 5, 2021

"When I searched near my parents' house, I found my mum, who passed away in February last year," said another netizen, sharing a picture of his mother sitting at the edge of a park in front of their house."When she was still fine, I remember her saying that she wanted to take a walk around the park alone."

2 pic.twitter.com/IKD4jq05vL—  (@nori_mama_0807) January 6, 2021

Meanwhile another Twitter user shared that he found his old family dog when looking up his old home on Google Earth."I also found my dog who passed away last year due to old age while looking at my old house. I was so happy when I saw him. I hope they don't update this image too," they said.

 pic.twitter.com/S53hOQTNW7—  (@shiumeko) January 5, 2021

Find more heartwarming replies to the original Tweet here:

GoogleEarth7 pic.twitter.com/PXxBICAxmz—  (@TeacherUfo) January 4, 2021


Alamak, salah kiblat?

Masjid salah kiblat selama 70 tahun

Masjid Al-Ehsan, Bukit Baru, Melaka.
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Map in Bukit Baru, Melaka.
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Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Hal Ehwal Agama Islam negeri, Datuk Yaakub Md Amin berkata, biarpun kesalahan arah kiblat berlaku, namun hukum sembahyangnya adalah sah.

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Sementara itu, umat Islam yang pernah menunaikan solat di Masjid Al Ehsan, Bukit Baru dinasihatkan tidak perlu risau dengan solat mereka.

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Sebelum ini masjid yang sama telah dipanah petir dan pernah juga dimasuki oleh babi sehingga perlu disamak keseluruhan masjid.

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Menurutnya, ia mula dikesan semasa bermulanya projek penambahan bangunan masjid penghujung tahun lalu oleh pelukis pelan, sekali gus mendapat perhatian Majlis Agama Islam Melaka (Maim).

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Imam I Masjid Al-Ehsan, Bukit Baru, Sabtu Kina berkata, kedudukan arah lebih kurang 10 sentimeter terpesong dari arah kiblat sebenar.

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Sebuah masjid berusia lebih 70 tahun di Melaka Tengah dekat sini dikesan telah silap dalam penetapan arah kiblat.

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Antara kaedah kaedah moden menentukan kiblat

Dengan bantuan Google, anda mampu mencari arah kiblat dengan mudah. Dua laman web yang boleh menentukan arah Kiblat: Qibla Locator dan Qibla.com.

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Teodolit merupakan antara alat termoden yang dapat digunakan oleh kebanyakaan pihak yang melakukan kerja menentukan arah kiblat.

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Penandaan arah kiblat dengan kompas banyak diamalkan di kalangan masyarakat Islam masa kini. Arah yang ditunjukkan oleh sesuatu kompas adalah arah merujuk ke arah utara.

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Antara kaedah kaedah tradisional menentukan kiblat

Pada rasi ini terdapat tiga bintang yang berderet yaitu Mintaka, Alnilam dan Alnitak. Arah Kiblat dapat diketahui dengan mengunjurkan arah tiga bintang berderet tersebut ke arah Barat.

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Bintang yang sesuai untuk tujuan penentuan arah utara ialah bintang Qutbi yang terletak bertepatan dengan paksi putaran bumi.

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Setiap tahun, dua keadaan yang boleh digunakan untuk menentukan arah kiblat iaitu ketika matahari berada di atas Kaabah. Ia berlaku pada 28 Mei, 5.16 petang dan sekali lagi pada 17 Julai, 5.28 petang.

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Kiblat Ijtihad untuk seseorang yang berada di luar Makkah (seperti Malaysia) hendaklah menghadap ke arah Tanah Suci dengan tujuan menghadap Masjidil Haram atau Kaabah.

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These 16 Popular Phones Have The Highest Radiation Emissions

Xiaomi and OnePlus are the worst offenders when it comes to smartphone radiation, according to Germany's Federal Office for Radiation Protection (BfS)

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The level of radiation emission is measured by the "amount of energy absorbed by the body", which is known as "specific absorption rate" (SAR).In order to avoid adverse health effects, BfS has set the SAR limit at 2 Watts per kilogram (W/kg).

Among the top 16 phones that emit the most radiation, Xiaomi and OnePlus took four spots each on the list

Statista collected information from BfS' database and turned it into an easy-to-read chart.The chart only includes current smartphone models as of 10 December, 2018 from selected brands while the SAR value is based on holding the phone right next to the ear during a call.

'Specific Absorption Rate' of smartphones that emit the most radiation.
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The eight phone models in question are:- Xiaomi Mi A1 (1.75 W/kg),- OnePlus 5T (1.68 W/kg),- Xiaomi Mi Max 3 (1.58 W/kg),- OnePlus 6T (1.55 W/kg),- Xiaomi Mi Mix 3 (1.45 W/kg),- OnePlus 5 (1.39 W/kg),- OnePlus 6 (1.33 W/kg), and- Xiaomi Redmi Note 5 (1.29 W/kg).

Meanwhile, eight of the latest Samsung models were found to emit the least amount of radiation

The other brands named in the list of 16 smartphones with the least radiation emissions are LG, HTC, Motorola, and ZTE.All 16 models were found to emit less than 1 W/kg when held near the ear during a phone call.

'Specific Absorption Rate' of smartphones that emit the least radiation.
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The eight Samsung models are:- Samsung Galaxy Note8 (0.17 W/kg),- Samsung Galaxy A8 (0.24 W/kg),- Samsung Galaxy S8+ (0.26 W/kg),- Samsung Galaxy S7 edge (0.26 W/kg),- Samsung Galaxy S9+ (0.29 W/kg),- Samsung Galaxy J6+ (0.31 W/kg),- Samsung Galaxy J4+ (0.32 W/kg), and- Samsung Galaxy S8 (0.32 W/kg).

However, it should be noted that multiple studies have found little or no link between mobile phone radiation and health risks

Cellphone radiation is commonly believed to cause cancer, but US' National Cancer Institute has noted that "few studies have shown some evidence of statistical association of cell phone use and brain tumo[u]r risks in humans, but most studies have found no association".In 2011, the World Health Organisation (WHO) classified radiofrequency electromagnetic fields in the 2B group ("possibly carcinogenic to humans"), which simply means that there "could be some risk".


"Saya Redha, Cuma Ingin Bukti" - 6 Hari Di Taska, Bayi Dikatakan Maut Akibat Tersedak Susu

Seorang bayi yang baru berusia empat bulan dikatakan meninggal dipercayai akibat tersedak susu di sebuah Taska di Melaka

Menurut laporan yang dikeluarkan oleh Berita Harian, bapa kepada bayi berkenaan iaitu Zainal Abidin Deraman, 34, berkata ketika anaknya itu dihantar ke Taska itu kira-kira jam 7:30 pagi, dia berada dalam keadaan sihat tanpa apa-apa sakit.Namun, Zainal berkata beliau bergegas dari tempat kerjanya ke hospital apabila dimaklumkan oleh isterinya mengenai kejadian yang menimpa anaknya.Beliau dikatakan bertugas sebagai anggota polis di Ibu Pejabat Polis Daerah (IPD) Melaka Tengah, menurut Astro Awani.

Zainal Abidin bersama anak keduanya, Yusof Al-Baihakki.
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Bayi berkenaan iaitu Yusof Al-Baihakki telah dikatakan bertukar kebiruan ketika dimaklumkan oleh guru taska terbabit kira-kira jam 11:45 pagi

Menurut laporan yang dikeluarkan oleh bapa bayi malang itu, "Menurut pihak taska, selepas anak saya diberi susu dalam pukul 8 lebih, dia tidur lama. Sampai dalam pukul 11 pagi, muka dia nampak biru. Mereka buat CPR sebelum menghantarnya ke hospital.Tambahnya lagi, "Hari ini baru hari keenam (di taska). Tibanya saya di sini, doktor memberitahu anak dah meninggal."Zainal juga menyatakan bahawa sebelum ini, anak keduanya itu dijaga selama dua minggu oleh ibu mertuannya selepas isterinya, Roslina Ismail, 34, yang bekerja sebagai seorang guru sebelum kembali memulakan tugas.

Zainal Abidin bersama isterinya Roslina Ismail serta ahli keluarga di hospital.
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Bayi yang diberikan susu yang dibekalkan ibunya pada jam 8.50 pagi itu disahkan meninggal dunia selepas diberikan rawatan menyelamat kira-kira 30 minit, iaitu pada jam 12.30 tengah hari.

Terkilan dengan insiden malang yang menimpa anak bongsunya itu kerana dia dan isteri telah menunggu selama lapan tahun untuk mendapatkan zuriat kedua

Zainal walau bagaimanapun berkata dia redha dan tidak mahu menunding jari pada mana-mana pihak dan menyerahkan segala urusan kepada pihak berkuasa. "Saya redha, cuma saya nak tahu bukti sebenar supaya puas hati. Saya minta bedah siasat dibuat supaya puas hati. Buat masa ini kita tidak tahu punca kematian."Cuma saya sedih, dia meninggal ketika saya tiada. Sebelum ini, memang perkara sebegini yang saya nak elakkan, kan banyak isu… sebab itu saya bagi mak mertua saya jaga dia," kata Zainal Abidin.

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Ini 7 Cara Mudah Untuk Pastikan Minyak Wangi Yang Dibeli Selamat Digunakan. Take Note!

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Minyak wangi dah lama menjadi aksesori yang wajib dikenakan agar badan kita sentiasa berbau harum dan segar

Sebenarnya minyak wangi boleh membantu kita menjadi lebih yakin untuk berdepan dengan orang ramai. Confident gitu!Banyak minyak wangi yang terdapat di pasaran sekarang. Sebelum beli, anda perlu pastikan minyak wangi itu selamat dipakai untuk memastikan kesihatan anda terjaga. Macam mana nak tahu minyak wangi tu betul-betul selamat dipakai? Meh kami ajar.

1. Beli minyak wangi berjenama

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Bukan main-main tau. Anda memang kena beli minyak wangi berjenama kalau nak lebih yakin. Minyak wangi berjenama semestinya mengikuti peraturan ketat daripada pembuatan sehingga lah pembungkusan. Confirm lebih selamat.

2. Beli dari kedai jenama rasmi dan penjual yang disahkan SAHAJA

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Biasa anda beli minyak wangi kat mana? Pada kami, baik anda beli dari kedai jenama rasmi dan penjual yang disahkan saja. Jangan pandai-pandai beli di kedai atau penjual yang anda tak tahu dari mana asal-usulnya. Takut minyak wangi itu tidak selamat.

3. Hati-hati kalau harganya terlalu rendah, entah-entah palsu!

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Nampak harga murah saja, mesti nak beli. Biasa la tu. Bab ini kalau anda nak gunakan pada minyak wangi, kena hati-hati sikit. Lagi-lagi kalau minyak wangi itu murah sangat. Sounds fishy. Mana la tahu minyak wangi tu palsu. Bahaya kot.

4. Mintak resit asal untuk minyak wangi yang anda beli

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Setiap minyak wangi yang dibeli, jangan lupa tanya pasal resit dulu. Resit ini penting untuk pastikan anda boleh claim kalau jadi apa-apa. Kena pastikan resit yang asli ya. Kalau kedai atau penjual itu tidak boleh sediakan resit, bye bye je lah kat dia.

5. Check ada tak logo seperti HALAL, ISO atau sebarang pensijilan lain yang boleh dipercayai

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Paling penting, anda kena check logo seperti HALAL, ISO atau sijil yang dipercayai pada minyak wangi tu. Senarai bahan yang digunakan dalam minyak wangi itu pun kena check. Kalau label pada minyak wangi tu pun nampak ragu-ragu, lagi elok tidak perlu beli.

6. Hubungi NPRA kalau anda mempunyai sebarang keraguan

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Masih ragu-ragu dengan minyak wangi itu? Tidak mengapa. Anda boleh hubungi Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara (NPRA). Check sama ada minyak wangi yang a da nak beli tu ada dalam senarai produk yang berdaftar di NPRA atau tidak. Kalau ada, memang selamat.

7. Lebih selamat kalau minyak wangi tu ada Perfume Safety Seal!

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Nak lebih selamat dan yakin, kami syorkan anda gunakan minyak wangi jenama Dashing, Romano dan Enchanteur. Minyak wangi ini semuanya popular di Malaysia sekarang. Kalau dah cuba satu, mesti akan repeat punya.

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Penting untuk beli produk yang betul-betul sahih kan? Haa.. Bahan-bahan dalam minyak wangi jenama Dashing, Romano dan Enchanteur sudah mematuhi piawaian keselamatan antarabangsa yang ketat tau.Sebab itu lah, mereka perkenalkan Perfume Safety Seal yang ada pada minyak wangi mereka. Haa.. Sekarang anda mesti dah tertanya-tanya, apa fungsi Perfume Safety Seal ni sebenarnya?

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Perfume Safety Seal membantu untuk membuktikan semua bahan yang digunakan telah dinilai selamat tanpa kesan sampingan yang berbahaya kepada kesihatan anda. Paling best, anda boleh check sama ada produk yang korang beli tu sahih atau tak dengan hanya mengimbas kod QR yang ada.Senang cerita, memang mudah anda nak kenal minyak wangi tu betul-betul selamat dipakai kalau ada Perfume Safety Seal ni. Berguna betul!

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Memang berterima kasih sangat pada minyak wangi jenama Dashing, Romano dan Enchanteur yang telah disahkan dengan selamat dengan Perfume Safety Seal. Minyak wangi ini merupakan minyak wangi pertama yang digunakan cara macam ini untuk mudahkan pengguna. Tabik spring la!Tengok la, betapa pentingnya Perfume Safety Seal ni. Lepas ni boleh la anda pakai minyak wangi yang betul-betul selamat dipakai. Memang bagus.Jangan lupa kongsikan perkara ni dengan keluarga dan kawan-kawan anda juga tau. Anda kena ajar mereka cara ni supaya mereka pakai minyak wangi yang betul-betul selamat.

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Death Threats Against 'Touch A Dog' Organiser Is 'Freedom Of Speech', Says Muslim Group

Today, 26 October, Bangkit, a portal linked to Muslim NGO Pembela, said that the defenders of I Want To Touch A Dog event have no right to get upset over death threats and slander from those who are criticising it if they also defend freedom of speech

Lawyer Syahredzan Johan, who represented organiser Syed Azmi Alhabshi, was attacked by the group
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The group singled out Syahredzan Johan who represented organiser Syed Azmi Alhabshi, saying the civil liberties lawyer had in the past supported the National Unity Consultative Council’s (NUCC) Harmony Bills, which allegedly does not criminalise hate speech unless it threatens physical harm.

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“What we find absurd was why Syahredzan, who all this while wanted to be a champion and hero of freedom of speech such as in the laws he drafted, wanted to restrict others’ freedom of speech to criticise the event?” said the portal called Bangkit.

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Remarking on the threats issued by Muslim critics, the group asked: "Did they want to harm the organisers and participants?"

Syed Azmi Alhabshi touches a dog for the first time at the 'I wanna touch a Dog'
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Further remarking, it added: "Even if there were comments with elements of threat, is it true that they had an intent to threaten and was the intent made clear by a team of lawyers?"

Saying that lawyer Syahredzan was one of the lawyers who walked against the Sedition Act 1948, it suggested that any replacement of the controversial law must provide for mens rea, which in legal term is viewed as one of the necessary elements of some crimes

“Does the freedom of speech belong only to Azmi Shahrom [sic] alone in the world?” it asked, referring to the University of Malaya law lecturer Dr Azmi Sharom who was charged with sedition last month, making him the first academic to be caught in Putrajaya’s recent sedition dragnet.

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Bangkit also alleged that by holding the event, Syed Azmi had not only insulted Muslims in Malaysia, but subsequently insulted the Yang di-Pertuan Agong as a designated Head of Islam, who was allegedly appointed to "protect Islam from any insults at all times"

“What would His Highness feel when international news channels broadcasted faces of Malay-Muslim girls, wearing uniform yellow shirts, and wearing headscarves as Muslims, excitedly touching dogs in many poses?”

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“It was as if portraying the citizens of His Highness — the Head of State of an Islamic country where Islam is exalted as a Religion of the Federation — as Muslims who were desperate towards dogs,” it alleged.

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Meanwhile, during a press conference on 25 October, Syahredzan said that accusations claiming Syed Azmi is Christian or a follower of the Muslim Shiah sect are false and defamatory

Syahredzan Johan and Norhayati Ismail at the press conference when Syed Azmi Alhabshi apologised for discomfort caused by the 'Touch-a-Dog' event,25  October 2014
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Syahredzan dismissed the need for his client to prove that he was a Muslim but said those who have defamed the organiser of the “I Want to Touch a Dog” event should stop all their attacks. The Muslim Shiah sect is deemed as deviant by Putrajaya.

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Yesterday, Syed Azmi read out a press release apologising for any discomfort sparked by the event, maintaining that the event was only meant to help the public overcome their fear of dogs

                Amid Death Threats, Syed Azmi Apologises For The Huge Uproar Caused By 'Touch A Dog' Event

Syed Azmi Alhabshi apologised for any discomfort sparked by his event that allowed some Muslims to touch dogs for the...

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Ustaz Azhar Idrus Patah Tangan Dan Hidung Selepas Jatuh Basikal Di Terengganu

Penceramah bebas, Ustaz Azhar Idrus (UAI) baru-baru ini telah dikhabarkan terlibat dalam satu kemalangan jalan raya

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Menurut laporan, Ustaz Azhar Idrus pada ketika itu sedang menyertai kayuhan santai bersama Pengerusi Jawatankuasa Pembangunan Belia, Sukan dan NGO Terengganu, Wan Sukairi Wan Abdullah sebelum terlibat dalam kemalangan tersebut.Difahamkan, kayuhan santai itu bermula dari Masjid Khalifah di Jalan Pusara dan ke sekitar bandar raya sebelum kembali semula ke masjid.Kejadian telah berlaku pada jam 6:30 petang, 4 November 2019 selepas basikal yang ditunggangnya itu tiba-tiba secara berhenti mengejut dan menyebabkan UAI terpelanting.

Penceramah tersebut dikatakan patah tangan kiri dan hidung selepas terjatuh ketika dalam perjalanan ke rumahnya di Jalan Pusara, Kuala Terengganu

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Pembantu khas UAI, Wan Safari Wan Ahmad menjelaskan UAI kemudiannya dikejarkan ke Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah (HSHZ) untuk mendapatkan rawatan segera.“Kami bersyukur kerana ketika kejadian peserta yang mengikuti kayuhan santai itu masih berada di kawasan berhampiran dan segera menghulurkan bantuan. UAI masih dirawat di Unit Kecemasan dan sedang diperiksa pakar. UAI mungkin akan menjalani pembedahan segera pada hari yang sama. Bagaimanapun, ia terpulang kepada keputusan pakar dan doktor yang merawatnya," katanya.

			Tiada apa yang perlu dibimbangkan, jika sayangkan UAI, doakan keselamatan dan semuanya dipermudahkan buat UAI."
        Pembantu khas UAI, Wan Safari Wan Ahmad

Ustaz Azhar Idrus turut menangguhkan penyampaian kuliah di Surau Pak Tuyu, Mengabang Telipot malam semalam kerana perlu berehat selepas kemalangan

Hari ini, 5 November, UAI menerusi Facebook miliknya memberitahu bahawa beliau akan menjalani pembedahan di bahagian lengan

Semoga urusan Ustaz Azhar Idrus dipermudahkan dan dipercepatkan kesembuhan. Amin...

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From 2018, Power Banks Must Be Approved By The Govt Before They Can Be Sold In Malaysia

From next year onwards, all power banks sold in the country will have to undergo SIRIM certification

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In a bid to regulate the sale of cheap and poorly manufactured power banks, Domestic Trade, Cooperatives, and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin told Berita Harian that next year, all manufacturers and distributors of power banks in Malaysia will be required to obtain SIRIM approval before they will be allowed to sell their goods.

Before selling them to the public, distributors and manufacturers are required to bring a sample of their products to SIRIM and the Ministry of Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism (KPDNKK) for inspection and verification purposes

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Once these power banks are approved, they will have an official stamp or logo printed on them for easy recognition.

According to Hamzah Zainuddin, official guidelines are currently being finalised by a special committee

Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.
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The guidelines will focus on ensuring the quality, build, and safety of the products.

This is a commendable effort by the government as the usage of knock-off power banks can be potentially dangerous

Customers will be able to shop for power banks with ease, knowing that they'll get their money's worth.Currently, handphones are required to undergo SIRIM certifications before they're sold to the public.

Why are knock-off power banks so cheap? Well, that's because some of them are filled with sand:

                [PHOTOS] This Is Why China Power Banks Are So Cheap

Remember folks, if it's too good to be true, you might be buying sand.

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