Wanna Book Couple Seats For Date Night? Bring Your Marriage Cert As Proof

Ridhuan Tee: Buddha would have agreed to couple seat ban

Ridhuan Tee
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Controversial columnist Ridhuan Tee Abdullah has put in his two-sen’s worth about Perak’s move to prevent unmarried cinema goers from occupying couple seats, claiming that many were aware of the “dark and romantic” situation of a cinema.“That is the time the hands will wander, be it friendly touching or groping. What more during a romantic film or a scary one,” he wrote today.

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As a Perakian, Tee said he was frustrated the ultra kiasu — a term coined by Tee to describe either DAP politicians, Chinese or those he deemed were against Islam — were protesting such “good practices". Such matters, he argued, did not require the public opinion and should just be enforced.“There is no need to fear. Even though it would be slammed by the ultra kiasu who want the authorities to focus on more important matters such as efficient service, cleanliness and others.”Tee said there was no point for a “tip-top” environment if humans behaved like animals. He went on to claim that if Buddha and other religious figures were still alive, they would have agreed to this ruling.

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22 JULY: Couple seats that allow two people to cosy up together as they take in a movie has been reserved especially for married couples, leaving those on dates with their partners to sit elsewhere but only if they’re Muslims

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Lotus Five Star Cinemas (LFS) which boasts 12 couple seats and seven theatre halls, has put on display a notice barring unmarried couples from occupying the couple seats at the theatres around Seri Iskandar, Perak.The display reads: “Harap Maklum. Pasangan yang bukan mahram TIDAK DIBENARKAN untuk duduk di “Couple Seat”.Translated, the message reads: “Please note. Unwed couples ARE NOT ALLOWED to occupy the “Couple Seat”.

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According to Seri Iskandar District Council member, Khairul Shahril Mohamed, the condition set by the council had already been enforced back in mid-2014 (a year ago)

Seri Iskandar District Council member, Khairul Shahril Mohamed
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Before approving the ruling, a survey had been carried out by council members with assistance from the Perak Islamic Department (JAIP) to gather public opinion and analyse the operations of various cinemas in Kedah and Kelantan."The management of LFS have been entrusted with the responsibility to ensure that cinema-goers adhere to the ruling covering all ticket purchases including online purchases to verify their marital status first."JAIP has also instructed the cinema management to ensure sufficient lighting fixtures are in place for cinema patrons," he stated.

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The ruling was put in place when the cinema was set up as the local community had expressed some objections to its operation. It was also to curb couples "beromen-ing" in the theatres.

Perak mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria
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“The cinemas themselves are a vice that is detrimental to the faith of Muslims, what more sitting at couple seats that encourage others to commit vice in the cinemas,” said Perak mufti Tan Sri Harussani Zakaria."Authorities should reconsider awarding licenses as people are there not to watch movies, but to ‘beromen’. We spend so much money for preaching, but our own side is encouraging vice,” he added, using the Malay slang that roughly means “hanky panky”, but which is also used to mean “having sex”.Harussani also urged religious enforcers to nab unmarried couples whenever they see any, and not just in cinemas.

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A fine will be imposed on the cinema operators and even the possibility of having its licence revoked if non-married Muslim couples are found patronising the couple seats

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"Those found flouting the ruling will also be directed to attend counselling," explained Khairul Shahril, who is also Parit UMNO Youth Head. He also pointed out that JAIP can also carry out unannounced raids on the premises.  "So far, there have been no reports of any offences committed and no report of anyone being caught for going against the ruling," he observed.

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Apparently, LFS cinema in Seri Iskandar, Perak is not the first to have such a ruling, another in Segamat has already been practicing it since May this year

Pasangan yang bukan mahram TIDAK DIBENARKAN untuk duduk di "couple seat" Good Job LFS Cinema Segamat  pic.twitter.com/cM0n1VidGo— ايلي الفيق (@ElfiqRosli) March 14, 2015

Understandably, many young adults have come out to express their rage over the matter

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One Farah Atikah Zulkepli had a different take on it and said prohibiting an unmarried Muslim couple from sitting on the Couple Seats would not help curb immoral acts because if a couple wanted to indulge in such things, they would do it no matter where they sat especially since the cinema is plunged into darkness when the movie is playing.

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You probably didn't know but LFS cinema operated the oldest cinema in Malaysia, the Coliseum Theatre

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It is also considered one of the largest cinema chains in this country with over 25 outlets and 108 screens in both Peninsular and East Malaysia. LFS cinema, a chain owned by the Lotus Group is famously known as Indian Cinema or Bollywood Cinema among locals due to showing mostly Kollywood and Bollywood movies. They are also considered one of the biggest Indian movie distributors in Malaysia.

So far LFS cinema has yet to comment or give further information on this ruling. However when contacted, an LFS management staff member, who declined to be named, said the managing director will comment on the matter tomorrow.


Things Are So Expensive Now, What Happened To Lunch For RM5?

1. Looks cheap, sounds cheap, but not so cheap chap fan

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With so many dishes to choose from, the temptation is just too strong to stay within the RM5 budget, adding to the fact how unpredictable 'chap fan' can be. We used to be able to get 3 sides for RM5 but, it seems we have to be content with 2 sides now, otherwise it will exceed RM5. Fingers crossed the person charging you is in a good mood!

2. The not really economical mee goreng mamak

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When you think of round-the-clock cheap food, the go-to destination is always your neighbourhood mamak. However, a plate of basic mee goreng mamak in the Klang Valley has surpassed the RM5 mark. Even the smaller mamak eateries are inching dangerously close to RM5.

3. The nation’s favourite, nasi lemak

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Ah, a good hearty plate of nasi lemak. What could possibly be more authentic than a fresh serving of coconut rice with must-have accompaniments of sambal and ikan bilis? Hold that thought. Top it up with sambal sotong, rendang and fried chicken and you've got a bill of close to RM10. Now how did that happen?

4. The simple comfort of chicken rice

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Obscurely located hawkers in Petaling Jaya and Cheras might still have them at RM4.50, but more often than not it's challenging to find chicken rice for less than RM5 nowadays. Many food courts offer this simple beloved meal for a starting price of RM6.

5. The futile search for a good sandwich within budget

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Sometimes you just crave a good, hearty sandwich for lunch that can get you through the day. That means opting for fancier premium bread choices like baguette or panini, but it's going to cost a dent of more than RM11.

6. The comfort of a warm bowl of soup noodles

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On the rare occasions when you find a hearty bowl of soup noodles for RM5, the portions are probably not as generous as you'd expect, with pinches of ingredients here and there. If you were to opt for your beloved wantan mee or pan mee with generous portions, be prepared to pay anywhere from RM5.50 to RM6.50.

While RM5 lunches may seem like a thing of the past, there's still some hope...

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We discovered the Zinger Rice Wrap, KFC’s latest creation that packs quite a punch for its size. The wholesome wrap contains a crispy chicken fillet, tomatoes, onions, cucumber and Colonel rice all wrapped in a toasted tortilla wrap. Best part? It fits our budget. Eat smart. Bon apetit!


This School In Negeri Sembilan Set Up A Mini General Election And It Looks Super Legit

These kids may be far too young to vote in GE14, but it's definitely not too early to let them in on the experience!

Students at SK Felda Pasoh 2 in Negeri Sembilan recently got to cast their vote à la polling day when their teachers set up mock polling stations for them to vote for their favourite "candidates".

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The "candidates" in question are actually teachers in the school, in which the kids are supposed to vote for their favourites ahead of Teachers' Day

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Aww, we miss the fun, carefree days of primary school.

The polling booths are seriously legit, you guys

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They even got to dip their fingers in "indelible ink"!

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And of course, you gotta take that obligatory shot of your ink-dipped fingers. :p

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We don't know about you, but that's the cutest thing we've seen all week!

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Luahan Sayu Anak Perempuan Zahid Hamidi Yang Menyentuh Perasaan

Tarikh 28 Julai 2015 merupakan satu detik bersejarah bagi Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi apabila dilantik menjadi Timbalan Perdana Menteri menggantikan Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

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Datuk Seri Najib Razak hari ini mengumumkan rombakan Kabinet dengan menyaksikan Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin digugurkan dan tempatnya digantikan oleh Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.Muhyiddin mula menjawat jawatan Timbalan Perdana Menteri pada 9 April 2009.

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Ahmad Zahid menyifatkan pelantikannya sebagai TPM bukan satu habuan, sebaliknya satu tanggungjawab untuk negara dan seluruh bangsa di Malaysia

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"Pemikulan tanggungjawab ini tidak dapat saya elakkan, ia mengulangi sejarah lama apabila Najib yang dilantik sebagai menteri belia dan sukan melantik saya sebagai setiausaha politik.""Kemudian saya mengikut Najib sebagai setiausaha politik apabila beliau dilantik sehingga menjadi menteri pertahanan," katanya kepada pemberita selepas pengumuman rombakan Kabinet oleh Perdana Menteri di Bangunan Perdana Putra semalam.Ahmad Zahid yang masih mengekalkan portfolio menteri dalam negeri berkata: "Saya tak pernah menjangkakan dan membayangkan (pelantikan sebagai timbalan perdana menteri) tetapi Allah Taala yang menentukannya. Saya terima ini sebagai Qada dan Qadar."

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Respon daripada majoriti rakyat Malaysia bagaimanapun tidak enak untuk dibaca. Kebanyakannya hanya berbaur kutukan, makian, carutan, dan macam-macam lagi.

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Dalam pada orang ramai melontarkan rasa tidak puas hati mereka, anak perempuan kepada Ahmad Zahid, Nurul melalui Instagram memuat naik sekeping gambar beserta caption yang amat menyentuh hati mengenai bapanya

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Hari ini, Nurul sekali lagi menzahirkan perasaan kasih sayang terhadap bapanya dengan memuat naik satu gambar mereka berdua sambil menyampaikan satu ucapan ringkas yang syahdu

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Seperti yang dijangka, kali ini Nurul pula yang menerima pelbagai cemuhan dari keyboard warriors yang berlegar-legar di Facebook

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Apa-apa pun, tahniah diucapkan kepada Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi di atas perlantikan ini. Semoga segala tugas dapat dijalankan dengan penuh telus dan amanah, demi negara Malaysia tercinta.

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Man Drove 196KM Towards KL Before Realising He Left His Mum At A Terengganu R&R

A man was heading home to Kuala Lumpur after the Hari Raya holidays when he accidentally left his mum at an R&R in Terengganu on Saturday, 8 June

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The man, his wife, and his 73-year-old mother were on their way to KL from Kuala Terengganu, when he stopped for his wife to go to a washroom at the Bukit Besi R&R.New Straits Times reported that as the man had dozed off while waiting, his mother had quietly left the car to go to the toilet as well.

As soon as his wife returned to the car, the man woke up and resumed their journey without realising that his elderly mother was left behind at the R&R

When the 73-year-old walked out of the washroom, she was surprised to find that the car was missing.She then asked for help from the public, who led her to the R&R's express bus stop. However, she was reportedly reluctant to leave.

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About one and half hours later, the elderly woman bumped into two Road Transport Department staff members who were patrolling the area. She then told them about her ordeal and they sent her to the Bukit Besi police station.

Meanwhile, the son and his wife only realised that his mum was missing after they drove 196km and stopped for lunch at the Gambang R&R

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At the Bukit Besi police station, the senior citizen informed Dungun police chief Superintendent Baharudin Abdullah that she had a daughter who works as a teacher in Bukit Payong, Terengganu.The police then contacted the school and were able to trace the woman's daughter.

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"We informed the daughter about what transpired, and a grandson eventually showed up to pick up the senior citizen at about 12.30pm," the police chief said, according to New Straits Times.The woman was then brought back to her daughter's home in Bukit Payong where her son later returned to pick her up.

This cat also found himself in a tough predicament when he snuck into a package and was shipped 1,100km away from home:

                Mischievous Cat Ends Up 1,100KM Away From Home After He Snuck Into A Parcel

At least curiousity didn't kill him.

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"Bajet Rendah, Nak Nampak Mahal?" - Ini 15 Barang Shopee Yang Murah Untuk Deko Ruang Tamu

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Kembali lagi kita ke episod duduk rumah tetapi tidak tahu nak buat apa?

Musim-musim PKP inilah ramai yang mula nak buat dekorasi rumah termasuk ruang tamu, bilik, dapur dan sebagainya.Mana tidaknya, dah bosan asyik vibes yang sama je bukan? Kita tukar setahun sekali untuk cari vibes yang lain supaya selesa duduk dan sedap mata memandang!

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Tips yang penting sebelum nak deko sesuatu bilik atau ruangan adalah pilihan tema dan warna yang tepat

			1. Setelah tetapkan tema dan warna ruangan, anda perlu padankan atau sesuaikan warna dinding dengan warna perabot dan langsir. Boleh rujuk tema di sini. 2. Warna dinding kebiasaannya lebih sesuai jika menggunakan warna cerah seperti krim atau putih supaya kelihatan lebih luas dan bersih. 3. Perabot yang digunakan juga perlu sesuai warnanya dengan pemilihan tema anda. 4. Penggunaan pokok hiasan boleh menaikkan lagi seri ruangan anda. Jom lihat contoh-contoh ruang tamu minimalis dan cantik di bawah:

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Ini 15 barang Shopee yang murah untuk deko ruang tamu:

1. Langsir

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Pastikan pemilihan langsir anda sesuai dengan tema anda. Lebih kemas jika anda memilih satu warna basic seperti putih, coklat, kelabu atau krim supaya kelihatan kemas. Jika anda suka yang bercorak, pastikan ia tidak mempunyai corak yang besar.Harga: RM14.50 hingga RM33.00Klik sini untuk beli.

2. Curtain blind

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Nak konsep minimalis? Boleh beli curtain blind. Ia akan nampak lebih kemas. Tak perlu ikat kemas-kemas, hanya perlu tarik saja. Harga: RM20.72 hingga RM75.90Klik sini untuk beli.

3. Karpet

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Image via Shopee

Tak mampu beli karpet mahal-mahal? Jangan risau, karpet ini bukan saja murah, nampak cantik dan have-have. Cuma pastikan anda ikut tema ya. Banyak lagi corak yang sedia ada di Shopee. Macam-macam saiz ada!Harga: RM37.50 hingga RM84.10Klik sini untuk beli.

4. Canvas painting

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Image via Shopee

Lukisan kanvas ini merupakan dekorasi yang paling cantik bila digantung pada dinding. Bukan saja warnanya masuk dengan cat dinding rumah anda, ia juga boleh menaikkan lagi seri sesuatu ruang atau sudut.Harga: RM10 hingga RM34Klik sini untuk beli.

5. Wall storage organizer

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Image via Shopee

Tak suka bila tengok wayar, DVD player, router wifi berbelit-belit dan berselerak? Anda boleh dapatkan wall storage ini, setiap alatan rumah boleh diletakkan di tempat masing-masing. Barulah kemas!Harga: RM27.40Klik sini untuk beli.

6. Self hanging rack

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Suka letak buku, jam atau gambar-gambar? Anda boleh dapatkan rak ini untuk dipasangkan pada dinding. Ia boleh dijadikan hiasan juga, takdalah dinding nampak kosong sangat kan?Harga: RM24.20 Klik sini untuk beli.

7. Vintage lamp

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Baru nampak unik, tak adalah bosan dengan lampu putih je kan? Jom beli!Harga: RM13.90 hingga RM43.88Klik sini untuk beli.

8. Pokok hiasan

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Image via Shopee

Pokok-pokok yang menghijau ini sudah tentunya akan Pokok-pokok menghijau ini sudah tentunya akan menaikkan lagi seri dan vibes yang positif. Kedai Shopee ini menawarkan pelbagai jenis pokok dan saiz yang berbeza. Check out now!Harga: RM85 hingga RM210Klik sini untuk beli.

9. Key holder

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Kunci bersepah-sepah? Ini alat paling function, bukan saja unik dan kemas. Alat ini juga memberi vibes-vibes retro. Senang kalau nak ambil kunci dan simpan.Harga: RM39.90Klik sini untuk beli.

10. Toy storage box

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 Jika di rumah anda mempunyai anak kecil, sudah tentu ruang tamu menjadi satu kawasan untuk mereka bermain bukan? Storage box ini berfungsi untuk menyimpan mainan mereka supaya tidaklah bersepah ruang tamu anda.Harga: RM16.88Klik sini untuk beli.

11. Bean bag

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Nak relax dan berehat selain duduk di sofa ruang tamu? Anda wajib dapatkan bean bag yang ada macam-macam warna!Harga: RM65Klik sini untuk beli.

12. Wooden rack

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Image via Shopee

Kepada sesiapa yang suka membeli pokok, anda boleh dapatkan rak kayu ini untuk jadikan tempat koleksi tanaman anda.Harga: RM44.91 hingga RM89.91Klik sini untuk beli.

13. Candle holder

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Image via Shopee

Candle holder ini bukan saja estetik, malah cantik untuk dipamerkan atau dijadikan hiasan di ruang tamu.Harga: RM19.90 hingga RM29.90Klik sini untuk beli.

14. Remote control holder

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Haa, remote bersepah-sepah pun boleh buat serabut otak juga kan? Lepas ini bolehlah letak kemas-kemas semua jenis remote dalam box ini.Harga: RMRM29.90 hingga RM32.90Klik sini untuk beli.

15. Bangku

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Bangku yang kecil dan comel ini bukan saja boleh buat duduk anak-anak anda, malah ia juga boleh dijadikan hiasan di ruang tamu.Harga: RM98Klik sini untuk beli.

Haa, dah ada idea kan? Jom shopping, baru boleh start deko. Good luck guys! :D

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Popular Clothing Store In Klang Receives Backlash For Discriminating Job Vacancy Ad

Popular apparel brand Kitschen has recently received backlash for putting up a discriminating job vacancy advertisement

On 4 August, Facebook user Shambavi Shankar shared how she spotted the advertisement at Kitschen in Aeon Bukit Tinggi, Klang.

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The job vacancy notice blatantly requested for "Malay and Chinese" applicants who are above 18 years old

Shambavi wrote that she immediately walked into the store to confront the staff."Dear @kitschen, I hope there is a sound explanation for this. Being a regular customer, I confronted the staff and asked her about the notice, to which she replied, 'Isn't it better to inform the Indians on a notice outside rather than wasting their time, walking inside and applying'," she wrote.

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Many people began questioning and tagging the company in the comments section

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Kitschen has since replied to the Facebook post apologising and explaining that the advertisement did not follow company policy

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The company wrote that they "do not discriminate against any race" and it is evident in the number of Indian staff who work at their headquarters. "We are truly sorry for this incident and we take full responsibility of it," the statement read.

One person also attested to the statement about Kitschen hiring Indian staff

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Kitschen also explained to customers that they are currently investigating the matter

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You can read the full post here:

It was announced earlier this year that those who put up rental discrimination advertisements may be subject to a new law:

                Racist Landlords Will Soon Be Subjected To A New Anti-Discrimination Law

The law is being drafted following several cases of rental discrimination in Malaysia.

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Perodua Is Releasing A New Sedan Model Called 'Jaguh'. Really?

An Alleged Picture Of A Perodua Jaguh Sedan Has Been Spreading Like Wildfire On The Net Since Last Year

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An alleged picture of the ‘leaked’ Perodua Jaguh sedan (above) has been spreading like wildfire on the Net, with many publications and websites, both international and local, reporting it to be the genuine article.

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While the possibility of a Perodua sedan is very real indeed – company officials have said that they’re studying the idea of going down the sedan route – the leaked brochure seems less so.

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The Car In Question Is Tightly Based On A Toyota Etios, With A Perodua Face Grafted On It

The 'leaked' brochure of Perodua Jaguh.
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Now a rear shot has emerged, and here again the sedan looks almost identical to the Etios, right down to the full-width chrome strip and the exact same light graphics.

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The only thing changed is the badge, which now features Perodua’s P rather than Toyota’s T.

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The fuel filler cap is on the right side, whereas Peroduas and Toyotas usually have them on the left.

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The Speculation Ended When Theophilus Chin, An Automotive Maipulator Admitted That The 'Jaguh' And Leaflet Are ‘An Elaborate Hoax’

Theophilus is a master ‘automotive manipulator’, having come up with his own versions of variants of some models in the market and sometimes ‘stripping’ away camouflage to show what a new model could look like.

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Theophilus revealed that he used a Toyota model as a basis and replaced the Toyota badges with Perodua badges. As for the leaflet, he used the one for the Alza as the template and inserted the appropriate images, retaining all the familiar corporate identity features to give it a ‘genuine’ look.

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Theophilus said, “I need to apologize should this prank cause hurt” and he also apologised to those who would be disappointed to know that there is no such model about to be launched.

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However, A Perodua Sedan Is Real As Company Officials Have Said That They’re Studying The Idea Of Going Down The Sedan Route

Whatever the case, the ruse worked a charm, enough for it to be reported in the mainstream news and for Perodua to have had to respond to the matter with statements.

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We were told by the automaker that “a feasibility study has been completed for a sedan. Just come to KLIMS 2013,” which suggests that a concept should break cover at the show.

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However, Perodua sedan is very real indeed, as company officials have previously said that they’re studying the idea of going down the sedan route.

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Earlier This Year, Perodua Confirmed That Its Maiden Sedan Model Is Expected To Be Launched In 2015

Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh.
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Perodua is optimistic of launching its maiden sedan model next year, says president and chief executive officer Datuk Aminar Rashid Salleh.

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“However, we will not launch the sedan model this year as we need time to finalise the specifications and design of the model", said Aminar.

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Besides That, A New Compact Model Is Expected To Be Launched In The Second Half Of 2014

"The new compact model is expected to be launched in the second half of the year," Aminar told reporters at a Chinese New Year luncheon today.

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He said the new compact and sedan model would be manufactured at the company's new plant in Rawang, Selangor, while its powertrain would be manufactured in Sendayan, Negeri Sembilan.

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The Company Is Currently In Discussion With Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd On The Technical Specifications For The Car

He said the company was currently in discussion with its technical partner, Daihatsu Motor Company Ltd, on the technical specifications for the car and was now focusing on launching a new compact model car this year.

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They are now focusing on launching a new compact model car this year.

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The New Compact And Sedan Model Would Be Manufactured At The Company's New Plant In Rawang

The Rawang plant, which is 90 per cent ready, would be completed by the middle of the year while the Sendayan plant is expected to be completed in March.

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Aminar said the Rawang plant would be equipped with a RM65 million test track to cater for sophisticated technology to be installed in the upcoming models.

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The plant forms the bulk of this year’s RM1.09 billion capital expenditure (capex), which is significantly higher than RM182.53 million in 2013 and the projected RM327.5 million in 2015.

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3 S'poreans Aged 20, 21 & 22 Arrested And Led Authorities To Discover Over 2KG Of Heroin

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Three Singaporeans aged 20, 21, and 22 were arrested at Eunos Crescent, Singapore and led local authorities to discover 2,312g of heroin in a locked up segment of a building

According to Central Narcotics Bureau (CNB) — Singapore's primary drug enforcement agency that was set up in 1917 with an aim to keep the nation safe from drugs — officers arrested the first 21-year-old suspect in the vicinity of Eunos Crescent on Tuesday, 26 April. In follow-up operations, CNB arrested two other men, aged 20 and 22, who were believed to be associates of the 21-year-old."CNB officers then escorted the 21-year-old man to a locked riser in the vicinity of Eunos Crescent and using a key found on him, officers unlocked the riser and recovered about 2,312g of heroin," the agency said in a statement.

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The drug busting agency noted that 2,312g of heroin can feed 1,100 abusers for a week

Comparatively, according to a fact sheet published on Wednesday, 27 April, in regards to Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam's case, the 34-year-old was executed for trafficking 42g of pure heroin, which CNB noted can feed 510 drug abusers for a week.2,312g of heroin seized in connection with the three arrested Singaporeans is said to have a total estimated street value of SGD162,000 (about RM509,288).

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CNB stated that under Section 5 of the Misuse of Drugs Act, if a person is found guilty of trafficking more than 15g of pure heroin, he or she may face the mandatory death penalty

It also revealed that investigations into the suspects' drug activities are currently ongoing."CNB remains committed in keeping Singapore safe from the harms of drugs and inhalants. Everyone in the community can play their part in protecting our youths from the harms of drugs," it said.It added information and useful toolkits on how to spot warning signs of potential drug problems and effective ways to persuade young people to stay drug-free in the statement as well.

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Singapore, like Malaysia, is one of the few countries with the harshest drug laws in the world.Malaysia had a moratorium on the death sentence in July 2018 but the then Cabinet was criticised for backpaddling the following year for introducing amendments to the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 that give judges discretion whether to mete out the death sentence. The amendments were not complete abolishment of capital punishment.The Anti-Death Penalty Asia Network (ADPAN) — a non-governmental organisation (NGO) — said earlier this month that many drug traffickers are still being sentenced to death in Malaysia, reported Free Malaysia Today.


[PHOTOS] The Bloody Dolphin Massacre That Japan Is Trying To Hide From The World

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Japanese Fisherman Have Started Their Controversial Annual Slaughter Of Dolphins In The Taiji Cove On 21 January 2014

Fishermen in Japan began slaughtering hundreds of bottlenose dolphins early on Tuesday morning, campaigners said, despite mounting international calls for the animals to be spared.

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Killers enter the cove just after sunrise.
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Remaining pod swimsjust a few feet from the slaughter of their family.
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Every year the fishermen of Taiji, in western Wakayama prefecture, drive hundreds of dolphins into a cove, select some for sale to marine parks, release some and kill the rest for meat.

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The Numbers Vary, But Activist Group Sea Shepherd Estimates About 42 Out Of 250 Dolphins Have Been Killed This Week For Human Consumption.

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Five separate pods of Bottlenose dolphins totaling more than 250 individuals—including juveniles and babies—were driven into Taiji’s infamous killing cove on Thursday, where they have endured four days of a bloody and traumatizing captive selection process.

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For the fifth straight day the killers of Taiji, Japan inflicted further pain and suffering on 42 of the 250 Bottlenose dolphins that were herded into the cove.

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Traditionally, the Japanese drive hunts were mainly as a way of procuring meat. Dolphin meat has long been considered a local Taiji delicacy, and meat from the Taiji dolphin hunt has been sold across Japan. Hunting whales and dolphins was also a mainstay of the Taiji economy.

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Another 51 Dolphins, Including A Rare Albino Calf, Have Also Been "Reserved" To Be Sold To Aquariums And Water Parks. A Total Of 93 Dolphins Have Been Forcibly Removed From The Sea.

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More than 50 of the mammals, including a rare albino calf, were selected and removed from the pod for sale to aquariums and water parks. Together they are expected to fetch millions of dollars.

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Hungry from killing up an appetite, the dolphin murderers took a break for lunch before the remaining 130-140 starved and injured Bottlenose dolphins were driven back out to sea in the same deafening manner as the drive in. Many of these dolphins who were driven out will not survive and will soon be found washed ashore in the coming days.

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Every Year, Hundreds Of Dolphins Will Be Wrangled And Wrestled Into The Cove. Fishermen Will Confuse The Dolphin's Hypersensitive Sonars By Banging Metal Poles Under The Water.

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Fishermen waiting in the shallow waters by the shore, some in wet suits with snorkeling masks on their faces, wrestled the dolphins into submission and tied their tails with ropes to stop them from escaping.

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Fishermen bang metal poles together beneath the water to confuse the animals’ hypersensitive sonar before herding them into shallow water, where they are left for up to several days before being taken to the cove to be slaughtered.

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Dolphins repeatedly became entangled in the nets in their frantic efforts to escape or get to separated family members, the nets cutting through their flesh.

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The Bottlenose pod was so exhausted that they did not put up much of a fight while being herded toward the tarps.
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Fishermen Will Then Slaughter The Dolphins By Running Them Over With Small Boats And Ramming Metal Poles Into Their Blowholes To Rupture Their Spinal Cords

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Fishermen herd entire cetacean families into shallow bays where they are mercilessly stabbed with a metal spike inserted into their blowhole to sever their spine.

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"A metal rod was stabbed into their spinal cord, where they were left to bleed out, suffocate and die. After a traumatic four days held captive in the killing cove, they experienced violent captive selection, being separated from their family, and then eventually were killed today," Sea Shepherd Conservation Society activist Melissa Sehgal told Reuters.

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One lone dolphin was seen swimming on the outside of the net. This dolphin continued to linger with family that was trapped in the killing cove. One dolphin died after attempting to make it to the other side, but only becoming entrapped within the nets.
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The Mammals Are Then Left To A Long, Slow And Painful Death As They Bleed Out, Suffocate, Or Drown While They Are Being Dragged To The Butcher

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"It takes up to 20 to 30 minutes for these dolphins to die, where they bleed out, suffocate or drown in the process of being dragged to the butcher house," Sehgal said. They are then taken by boat to a quayside warehouse to be cut up into slabs of meat.

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40 dolphins were callously murdered toaday in the cove. One dolphin drowned within nets while trying to escape. A total body count of 41 dolphins.
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It Is Not Uncommon That The Sea Turns The Colour Of Deep Red From All The Dolphin's Spilled Blood. The Entire Process Takes About 4 Days.

A Bottlenose dolphin was seen floating on back before slaughter.
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Dolphins were too weak to fight back.
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It Is Not Uncommon That The Sea Turns The Colour Of Deep Red From All The Dolphin's Spilled Blood
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The dolphins slowly and painfully bleed to death or drown in the blood of their family. These inhumane killings would not be allowed in any slaughterhouse in the world.

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Dead dolphins lay in bloody water of cove.
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To Hide Their Act From Activists And Journalists, Fishermen Put Up A Blue Tarpaulin. They Also Shoved Corks Into The Dolphins' Blowholes To Prevent Blood From Spilling Into The Sea.

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Cove Guardians Jac and Ian document the slaughter.
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The fishermen put up a blue tarpaulin that partially hid them from activists and journalists during the final, killing phase of the annual hunt that began on Friday, Reuters reports.

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"Under the tarps in the shallows is where the trainers work with the killers to select the 'prettiest' dolphins which will sell and make the best pay day for the hunters," said the Sea Shepherd Conservation Society.

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According To The Whale and Dolphin Conservation, An Estimated 18,000 Dolphins Have Been Killed Or Taken Into Captivity During The Taiji Hunt Since 2000

Since 2000, according to the group Whale and Dolphin Conservation, more than 18,000 dolphins from seven different species have been either killed or taken into captivity during the Taiji hunt.

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A remaining pod of aprroximately 130-140 dolphins were left to witness their family slaughtered.
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One dolphin's last attempt to escape death.
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Killers hiding their culture and tradition.
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Japan Has Received Widespread Condemnation From NGOs And People All Over The World For Their Controversial Culling On An Endangered Species

In an open letter to the people of Taiji released Monday, the Japanese artist and peace campaigner Yoko Ono called for an end to the cull. "I understand how you must feel about the one-sidedness of the west to be angry at your traditional capture and slaughter of dolphins," she wrote. She wrote: "The future of Japan and its safety depends on many situations, but what you do with dolphins now can create a very bad relationship with the whole world."

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But the hunt is heavily scrutinized by environmental activists, who have been monitoring activities and livestreaming and tweeting about the latest developments.

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However, They Refuse To End The Capture And Slaughter Of Dolphins As It Is Considered A Traditional Practice Of The People

Meat buyer trucks lined up atthe back entrance to the butcher house.
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Japan refuses to sign on to many protection efforts and regulations for marine mammals, despite most of the world recognizing the need to protect these imperiled animals. The most well-known among these annual hunts occurs in Taiji from Sept. 1 and usually continues through March of the following year.

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“We are a whaling community, and we don’t want to lose that,” Katsutoshi Mihara, chairman of Taiji’s town council, told the New York Times in 2008. “Here, all boys grew up dreaming of hunting whales.”

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Tne Japanese fishing industry official told Agence France Presse: “We’ve got our lives. We can’t simply nod (to protests) and end centuries of our tradition… If you want to talk about cruelty, you couldn’t eat cows, pigs or any other living creatures.”

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Japan’s Chief Cabinet Secretary, "I Believe Dolphin Fishing Is One Of Japan's Traditional Fishing Industries And Is Carried Out Appropriately In Accordance To The Law.”

On Monday, Japan’s chief cabinet secretary defended the hunt. "I believe dolphin fishing is one of Japan's traditional fishing industries and is carried out appropriately in accordance to the law,” Suga told reporters when asked about Kennedy’s comments.

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“Furthermore, dolphins are not within the management of the International Whaling Commission and it is left to the respective nations to manage this resource.

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The drive out is just as traumatic as the drive in. Dolphins linger to find family.
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Japanese Fishermen Believe That The Hunt Provides Crucial Source Of Income And Helps Maintain Fish Stocks In The Area

"Dolphin fishing is one of traditional fishing forms of our country and is carried out appropriately in accordance with the law. Dolphin is not covered by the International Whaling Commission control and it's controlled under responsibility of each country."

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"We have fishermen in our community and they are exercising their fishing rights," he said. "We feel that we need to protect our residents against the criticisms."

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The dolphin killers are notorious for running over the pod with skiffs and many dolphins suffer multiple injuries from propellers.
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However, Activists Could Not Disagree More. "The Dolphin Hunts Are Being Used By Captivity Industry To Supply Wild Dolphins To Aquariums All Around The World."

Cove Guardians bear witness to 40 dolphins being slaughtered.
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“This claim of ‘Japanese tradition’ is nonsense,” said Ric O’Barry, a former dolphin trainer who is now director of Earth Island’s dolphin project. “The dolphin drive hunts, according to the town’s own written history, says a couple of drive hunts occurred in 1936 and 1944, but the current series of hunts only began in 1969.

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“The dolphin hunts are being used by the captivity industry to supply wild dolphins to aquariums in Japan, China, Dubai, and other aquariums all around the world.”

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“The sale of dolphins is what keeps it going. That is the economic underpinning of the slaughter,” he says. “I don’t think selling dolphin meat would be profitable anymore. It’s all about money, lots of money.”

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The World Took Notice Of The Practice After An Exposé By 2009 Oscar-Winning Documentary 'The Cove'

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The World Took Notice Of The Practice After An Exposé By 2009 Oscar-Winning Documentary 'The Cove'
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A 2009 Oscar-nominated documentary film, "The Cove," brought the issue of dolphin hunting in Taiji to the fore with bloody scenes of dolphin slaughter.

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The prefecture government has condemned the film in an online response as distorted, biased and unfair to the fishermen. "'The Cove' filmed secretly the scenes of dying dolphins, and depicted their death in a manner designed to excite outrage," according to the Wakayama Prefecture statement.

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16 Tahun Makan Pil Kurus & Putihkan Kulit, Wanita Kongsi Kini Perlu Dialisis Seumur Hidup

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Walaupun pelbagai usaha telah pun dilakukan oleh pihak berwajib untuk membuka mata orang ramai tentang bahayanya produk suplemen yang tidak diluluskan oleh kerajaan, tetapi masih ramai yang tidak mengendahkannya

Seorang pesakit buah pinggang, Nor Hariyati atau lebih dikenali sebagai 'Cik Tie' di TikTok @tatierana79 mendedahkan kini dia perlu menjalani rawatan dialisis untuk meneruskan kehidupan selepas 16 tahun menggunakan pil kurus dan suplemen memutihkan kulit.Sampailah satu hari, dia mula perasan bahawa sebelah kakinya mula membengkak. Dia juga hilang selera makan dan air kencingnya juga menjadi keruh.Tonton video penuh di bawah:

  @tatierana79 Bila kita cerita kisah hidup kita mcm mana boleh dpt penyakit depa punya pertikai mengalahkan doktor pakar kira depa lah terpaling pandai.#tatierana79 #affialitetiktok #giveyoursupport #pesakitbuahpinggang #buahpinggangtahapakhir  original sound  -

“Saya memutuskan untuk berjumpa doktor mengenainya dan ketika itulah saya menyedari bahawa tabiat saya mengambil ‘produk sampah’ telah menjejaskan kesihatan saya.“Doktor menasihatkan saya untuk berhenti mengambil suplemen itu. Saya mengikut nasihat doktor, tetapi mungkin sudah terlambat.” katanya kepada The Star.

Perlu melawat pusat dialisis komuniti tiga kali seminggu, selama empat jam setiap sesi seumur hidup

Menurut Cik Tie, dia mula menjalankan rawatan dialisis sejak tahun 2015 lalu. Dia kini perlu melawat pusat dialisis komuniti tiga kali seminggu, selama empat jam setiap sesi.“Saya perlu melakukan ini (rawatan) sehingga akhir hayat saya. Saya tidak boleh terlepas walaupun satu sesi jika saya mahu kekal sihat,” katanya sambil menambah bahawa dia berharap untuk menjalani pemindahan buah pinggang suatu hari nanti.Cik Tie berkata, dia tidak tahu tentang kesan kesihatan suplemen haram pada 1999 kerana akses kepada maklumat sangat terhad.“Tiada internet ketika itu. Saya tidak tahu kesannya. Saya terus mengambil pil. Saya mahu kurus dan mempunyai kulit yang lebih cerah.“Tetapi ia datang dengan harga yang mahal,” kata Nor Hariyati, yang berasal dari Kuala Kedah, Kedah.

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Cik Tie kini gunakan platform TikTok untuk kongsikan kesedaran awam mengenai ‘produk sampah’ kepada orang ramai. Dia tidak mahu orang ramai turut mengalami nasib yang sama sepertinya.“Saya ingin memberitahu orang ramai tentang kemudaratan yang disebabkan oleh pengambilan makanan tambahan haram. Saya tidak mahu mereka berakhir seperti saya.“Beberapa rakan sebaya berhenti mengambil produk makanan tambahan yang tidak diluluskan KKM selepas melihat keadaan saya.“Baguslah mereka menyedarinya. Saya akan terus mendidik orang lain,” tambahnya.Cik Tie berkata dia memutuskan untuk menyebarkan kesedaran melalui media sosial kerana dia menyedari bahawa terdapat peningkatan ‘suplemen kesihatan’ yang dijual pada platform online.

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Pengurus Dobi, Chef & Lain-Lain. Wira 'Underdog' Misi Menyelamat Mangsa Gua Tham Luang

Pada masa ini, satu dunia gembira mendengar khabar baik misi menyelamatkan budak lelaki 12 pemain bola sepak dan jurulatih di Thailand yang terlerai semalam, 10 Julai

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Misi mencari dan menyelamat yang berlangsung selama tiga hari secara berperingkat bermula 8 Julai itu melibatkan lebih 100 individu dari seluruh dunia bagi memastikan 12 kanak-kanak dan jurulatih dapat dikeluarkan dari gua tersebut dengan selamat.Wira-wira penyelamat yang terdiri daripada 13 penyelam antarabangsa, lima penyelam Thailand dan lima penyelam SEAL serta pakar gua dari dalam dan luar negara Thailand.

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Walau bagaimanapun, di sebalik wira-wira itu, terdapat juga beberapa individu Thailand yang turut melakukan apa yang mereka mampu untuk menyumbang kepada keseluruhan operasi menyelamat tersebut secara tidak langsung

1. Rawinmart Luelert
membasuh pakaian seragam pasukan penyelamat

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Rawinmart Luelert secara sukarela telah mengutip pakaian seragam pasukan penyelamat dan membawanya kembali ke dobi untuk dibersihkan.Rawinmart tersentuh selepas melihat gambar para penyelamat tersebut memakai pakaian kotor mereka selepas empat hari bekerja tanpa henti. Dia akan mengumpul pakaian penyelamat-penyelamat pada waktu malam dan menghantarkannya semula keesokan harinya.

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"Nasib baik, kami mempunyai pekerja, sukarelawan dan rakan yang boleh bekerja sepanjang malam," kata Rawinmart kepada BBC.Suwan Kankeaw, yang merupakan salah seorang pembantu Rawinmart telah membantu membersihkan pakaian penyelam Tentera Laut AS yang turut membantu dalam misi penyelamatan tersebut.Katanya, "Saya tidak mempunyai keupayaan untuk membantu kanak-kanak tersebut keluar secara langsung, tetapi apa yang saya boleh lakukan ialah mencuci pakaian ini," kata lelaki muda tersebut.

2. Doonnia Kakakhen
memasak makanan halal kepada pasukan penyelamat

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Doonnia Kakakhen memutuskan untuk memasak untuk penyelamat, menyediakan kira-kira 100 hidangan semasa tahap awal penyelamatan. Dia kemudiannya telah menggandakan usaha memasak selepas menyedari terdapat kakitangan Muslim di kalangan penyelamat dan memutuskan untuk memasak makanan halal untuk mereka."Kadang-kadang jika saya membuat hidangan khas seperti briyani atau kari, saya membuat lebih banyak supaya setiap orang boleh makan - bukan hanya Muslim!" kata wanita beragama Islam itu dengan bangga.

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Seorang lagi tukang masak beragama Islam, Sophia Thaianant, berkata dia memasak untuk membantu para penyelamat Muslim dengan menjamu makanan halal kepada mereka.Dia menerima sumbangan bukan sahaja dari orang Islam di Mae Sai tetapi di seluruh Thailand, dan mengatakan peristiwa malang itu telah menyatukan rakyat Thailand tanpa mengira agama mereka."Masyarakat Muslim dan Buddha di Chiang Rai dan di tempat lain telah bersatu dan kami berkongsi matlamat yang sama, iaitu melihat misi ini berjaya," jelas Sophia.

3. Sitthisak Sawanrak
membawa sesiapa sahaja yang ingin ke lokasi gua secara percuma

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Sementara itu, Sitthisak Sawanrak dengan sukarelanya akan membawa sesiapa sahaja yang ingin ke kawasan gua menggunakan motosikalnya secara percuma.Lelaki itu secara peribadi mengenali salah seorang kanak-kanak yang terperangkap, oleh yang demikian, dia memutuskan untuk membantu dalam apa jua cara untuk melihat kanak-kanak lelaki itu diselamatkan dari gua.Menurutnya, "Semua orang dari bandar ini menganggap kanak-kanak itu sebagai ahli keluarga mereka sendiri, jadi kami tidak berfikir dua kali untuk memberikan wang atau masa untuk membantu mereka keluar."

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Selain itu terdapat juga beberapa khemah yang menyediakan perkhidmatan menggunting rambut dan  mengurut kaki dan bahu serta bantuan kesihatan di kawasan sekitar luar gua

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Peranan Raja Thailand iaitu Vajiralongkorn Bodindradebayavarangkun juga tidak boleh dipandang rendah. Baginda telah mengarahkan penghantaran lori berisi makanan setiap pagi dan para sukarelawan akan memasak makanan itu untuk dijadikan hidangan ringan untuk pasukan penyelamat."Kami sangat gembira kerana raja bimbang tentang operasi menyelamat ini," kata seorang sukarelawan, Rattanaporn Tupbumrung.

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"Geram!" - Budak Ikut Ayah Memancing Tapi Bengang Tak Dapat Ikan Ini Bikin Dekah Ramai

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Memancing ikan kebiasaannya merupakan hobi para lelaki, tidak kira yang bujang mahu pun yang sudah berkahwin

Tetapi, memancing bukanlah satu aktiviti yang mudah dan memerlukan tahap kesabaran yang tinggi. Iyalah, bukan senang ikan nak makan umpan.Sebab itulah ramai yang berjam-jam menunggu, sampai ada yang balik rumah lewat malam. Ada juga para bapa yang membawa anak-anak mereka pergi memancing untuk mengisi masa lapang semasa cuti sekolah.Baru-baru ini, sebuah video tular memaparkan telatah seorang budak lelaki yang 'mengamuk' kerana tidak dapat ikan telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @cik.mat.poi Nak ikut mancing. Tapi bile kumpau, koyak plak. Habib2. Macam2 hal la. 2x letih woo mancing rini. #memancing #koyak @mama_rieza @Zulia Shahira   original sound - M.Saiful.Nizam - M.Saiful.Nizam

Bengang satu ikan pun tak dapat, ayah jenuh pujuk suruh sabar

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @cik.mat.poi, kelihatan budak lelaki itu sedang berteduh di bawah payung sambil menemani ayahnya memancing di sebuah tasik.Apa yang menjadi perhatian adalah apabila dia mula naik angin gara-gara penat menunggu tiada satu pun ikan yang termakan umpannya."Habib dah tunggu lama, dari tadi sampai sini dah. Geram! Habib dah la geram ni, geram sangat! Dia tak makan-makan langsung," katanya.Ayahnya sempat memujuk dan memintanya sabar. Tetapi, dia masih melepaskan geram hingga si ayah tergelak melihat telatahnya.

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"Adat memancing dik, ada masa dapat ikan ada masa kumpau berdarah" - Warganet

Ikutan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 556.3K views, 38.7K likes dan 3.3K shares di TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat gelagat budak lelaki itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Tak apa dik, lain kali cuba lagi ya. Mungkin ikan tengah tidur tu :P


From Janitors To Suicide Bombers: How ISIS Is Turning Young Malaysians Into Extremists

More than a year after ISIS was popularised among Malaysians, reports have surfaced on how Malaysians have been upgraded from just being cleaners at the camps to assisting with terrorist missions

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Previously cleaners and guards at the camps, Malaysians who fell for the IS’ promise of a false “jihad” are now being trained to become snipers and suicide bombers with the specific goal of regaining its grip on Iraq.Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division head Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ayub Khan said the terror group now counted on some Malaysians to carry out its special ops missions all over Iraq.SAC Ayub said the Malaysian militants were plucked from the Khatibah Nusantara cell in Syria to join the special ops squads.“The Khatibah Nusantara consists of Malaysian and Indonesian IS fighters. They band together as their language and interests are similar,” he said.

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The Malaysian intelligence agency first found out about this sudden elevation for Malaysian ISIS members within the organisation, after three Malaysians died while  executing different missions to take down Iraqi officials

Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division Head Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ayub Khan
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One of them was Zid Saharani Mohamed Esa, 43, who died in a clash with Iraqi forces in Bayji, Iraq, on Aug 29.“We believe he was one of the snipers assigned to take out targets at a Iraqi government structure in Bayji," said Bukit Aman Special Branch Counter Terrorism Division head Senior Asst Comm Datuk Ayub Khan.SAC Ayub said the two others killed were Muhamad Syazani Mohd Salim, 28, and Fadzly Ariff Zainal Ariff, 31.Muhamad Syazani, known as Abu Aydan, was also killed in Bayji in a skirmish with Iraqi forces on Sept 18 and was believed to be part of an IS infantry trained to fulfil a specific mission objective.Fadzly Ariff Zainal Ariff died on Sept 26 after driving a truck filled with seven tonnes of explosives towards a bridge in Buhayrat, located in Fallujah.The attack also killed a group of Iraqi soldiers.

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One of the terrorists that died during his suicide mission, Zid Saharani Mohamed Esa, was previously arrested under ISA (Internal Security Act) for being involved with Kumpulan Mujahidin Malaysia back in 2002

Muhamad Syazani Mohd Salim, 28 was previously a burger seller before he ventured into terrorism.
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While 69 is the official number of Malaysians involved with ISIS in Syria, SAC Ayub thinks the number could reach up to almost 100 Malaysians, including children.
He was referring to the sudden boom in young couples leaving Malaysia for Syria, claiming that Malaysia isn't Islamic enough

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Police have observed a recent trend among Malaysians joining the terror group the Islamic State of Syria and Iraq (Isis): they are young families willing to give up everything here for a life under a caliphate because they think Malaysia is not Islamic enough, a senior counter-terrorism official said.Revealing that the police have arrested 75 people suspected of having links to Isis, Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said those who were attracted to the group were obsessed with the organisation and its leaders."Research from our police and Interpol found that they joined the group not because of ideology but because of obsession," he told Datuk Wan Mohammad Khair-il Anuar Wan Ahmad (BN-Kuala Kangsar) during Question Time in Parliament today.

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Meanwhile, with the number of Malaysians getting involved in ISIS increasing, the police, earlier this month, arrested a number of armed forces officers that were accused of being involved with the terrorist group

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Several armed forces personnel, including two commandos, appeared in various courts around Malaysia yesterday in connection with activities related to the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) militant group, according to Bernama news agency.In other cases, a soldier and a member of the Royal Malaysian Navy were also charged separately with possessing mobile phones containing the symbol of the terror group.Another soldier, Private Mohammad Rosdan Mohammad Khir, 24, pleaded guilty in a magistrate's court in Gerik, Perak, to possession of printed materials on ISIS.

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About a month before the armed forces officers were arrested, the police also picked up 10 Malaysians that were allegedly planning a terrorist attack on Malaysia

One of the 10 Malaysians who were arrested for allegedly having connection with ISIS
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Malaysia’s national police chief Khalid Abu Bakar said late on Thursday that the 10 individuals were allegedly “planning to obtain weapons to launch attacks in the country and arrange logistics for Malaysians to join the IS in Syria”.Among the 10 were a kindergarten teacher, a former interior designer and two civil servants. The remaining six suspects were members of state security forces, police said.Over the past year, police have arrested numerous suspects whom they say were IS sympathisers plotting such attacks.However, opposition lawmakers say authorities have been reluctant to share information regarding the arrests or provide details about potential terror threats.Senior counter-terrorism official Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said in June that authorities had so far arrested 108 people who had suspected links to IS or were trying to travel to Syria or Iraq.

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Malaysian men aren't the only ones enthusiastic about joining ISIS. Last year, a number of Malaysian women, allegedly joined ISIS to provide sexual favours to boost the motivation of ISIS soldiers.

Malaysian women are being lured to provide sexual favours to the ISIS soldiers.
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Jihad Al-Nikah refers to a controversial concept where Sunni women allegedly offer themselves in sexual comfort roles to fighters for the establishment of Islamic rule."These women are believed to have offered themselves in sexual comfort roles to Isis fighters who are attempting to establish Islamic rule in the Middle East. "This concept may seem controversial but it has arisen as certain Muslim women here are showing sympathy for the Isis struggle," an intelligence official told The Malaysian Insider. The intelligence official said ISIS had issued a decree or edict in June this year ordering for the conscription of Jihad Al-Nikah or sexual jihad.

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In the midst of women offering sexual favours to ISIS soldiers, one, claiming to be a Malaysian doctor married to an ISIS member, decided to go public about her happy experiences of being a 'Muhajirah' on social networking sites:

                Married To An ISIS Fighter, A 26-Year-Old 'Muhajirah' Claims To Be A Malaysian Doctor

A 26-year-old woman who claims to be a Malaysian has caused shock waves on the Internet as she has been regularly pos...

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This violent terrorist group garnered international attention in 2014 after it forcefully acquired major parts of Syria and Iraq, declaring them as 'caliphate' states

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Caliphate refers to a place that is ruled over by a religious Muslim leader under strict Islamic laws.

It has demanded that Muslims across the world swear allegiance to its leader, Ibrahim Awad Ibrahim al-Badri al-Samarrai, better known as Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi and migrate to territory under its control.IS has also told other jihadist groups worldwide that they must accept its supreme authority. Many already have, among them several offshoots of the rival al-Qaeda network.IS seeks to eradicate obstacles to restoring God's rule on Earth and to defend the Muslim community, or umma, against infidels and apostates.

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Ever since ISIS sprouted last year, Prime Minister Najib Razak has expressed nothing but utter contempt over the terrorist group's ideologies and cruel acts.

Prime Minister Najib Razak thinks ISIS, despite its ultra-Islamic ideologies, does not represent Islam.
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Malaysia stands firmly together with the international community against the terror organisation Islamic State in Iraq and Syria (ISIS) as it does not do justice to Islam."We will work together with the large community as ISIS does not represent Islam. Isis is a misnomer. It does not do justice to Islam," PM Najib Razak said at a joint press conference with Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot at the Bangunan Perdana Putra here, Saturday, 6 September 2014. "I want to thank Prime Minister Najib for his strong stand (against ISIS) ... as he said ISIS was against God, against Islam and against (the) common community," he (Australian Prime Minister Tony Abbot) said.Putrajaya considers ISIS as a terrorist organisation.

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More than a year later, with more Malaysians having joined ISIS, PM Najib Razak when speaking at the World Leaders Summit on Countering ISIL and Violent Extremism, said the Internet would be the best way to counter the pro-IS messages circulating online

Prime Minister Najib Razak is in America on a official trip to attend the 70th Session of the UN General Assembly along with other international conferences.
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The fight against violent extremist group Islamic State (IS) with its “insidious lies” and false narrative must be taken online, said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak.With their highly effective approach to communications and messaging, these so-called online terrorists had been inspiring too many of the impressionable, the vulnerable and the excluded to sign up, he added.“We must address this and efforts are under way. I am pleased to say that Malaysia is actively exploring the possibility of establishing a Regional Digital Counter-Messaging Communications Centre.“With support, the centre’s work could be an effective region-wide effort to amplify anti-IS messaging,” he added.

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The Malaysian government, in its efforts to eradicate all traces of ISIS from the country, announced that Malaysia will be hosting a de-radicalisation workshop in January 2016

Deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi
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Malaysia will host an international ‘deradicalisation’ workshop in January next year, as part of joint anti-terrorism efforts with Indonesia and other countries, the Home Ministry said today.In a statement, the ministry said the workshop was aimed at establishing standard operating procedures (SOPs) for combating radicalisation. “The United Kingdom, the United States, and Australia, will be among the other countries participating,” the ministry said.

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The ISIS, in the past year, has managed to penetrate deep into the layers of society. Even children were not spared, watch how one Kazakhstan child soldier brutally executes two Russian spies here:

                New ISIS Video Shows A Child Soldier Executing Two Russian Spies Who Infiltrated Its Ranks

In the Islamic State's latest filmed execution, a child soldier from Kazakhstan is seen executing two Russian-speakin...

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Here's What The Avengers Will Look Like If They Were A Cat

Remember the world's cutest fish vendor that went viral last year for wearing an emperor costume while working?

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The famous feline named Dog (Chó), now has over 121,000 followers on Instagram putting some of the most photogenic influencers to shame.

Turns out, the same furry face also spends its time watching over civilians at Vietnam's wet market while dressed as the Avengers

Iron Cat was spotted surveying the premises making sure all was well with the vegetables, shrimp, and fish section.

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And here he was as Thor, the god of thunder, the sky, and... well, agriculture.

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Though it's important to look cute while saving Vietnam...

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... Chó also has a dark streak in him and sometimes shows up as a villain

Just like Loki himself, you can't help but feel a little attracted to Chó-loki.

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Here he was standing watch over his victims before snapping them to death as Thanos...

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... All in a day's work, to bring balance to this world.

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This cat might have been working undercover with Chó this whole time:

                Man Discovers His Cute Cat Is The Reason Why He Struggles To Breathe Every Night

Cat just needed love.

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Woman Distracted By Facebook So Much She Falls 65 Feet Into Sea

As many would admit, social networking sites like Facebook are a major distraction. A woman tourist in Sydney fell into deep sea while browsing Facebook on her mobile phone!

The woman, who hasn't been named, was walking on a pier in Melbourne, Australia, Monday night, when she she took one step too many and fell in the water.

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Distracted by Facebook, she didn't realize the pier was coming to an end, according to local police.

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A witness called for help and police rushed to the woman's aid. They found her flailing around in the water, about 20 meters (65 feet) from the pier.

"She was still out in the water lying on her back in a floating position because she told us later that she couldn't swim," Senior Constable Dean Kelly of the state water police told the Australian Broadcasting Corp.

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"She still had her mobile phone in her hand and initially she apologized and said sorry."

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She was reportedly floating on her back because she couldn't swim. She said:

"I was checking my Facebook page on the phone and I've fallen in."

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Transport Minister: Driving Licence And Road Tax Renewal Deadline Extended To 31 December

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Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong announced that the deadline for renewal of driving licences and road tax will be extended until 31 December

He broke the news during a press conference today, 3 September.According to The Star, Wee said with the extension, the public can be assured that Road Transport Department (JPJ) enforcement officers and the police will not take action against those with expired Malaysian driving licences and road tax.

"Motorists with expired road tax must, however, ensure that the insurance for their vehicles is valid. They must display their insurance e-cover note for authorities to check," he added.

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Besides that, JPJ counters will fully open and accept walk-in clients starting Monday, 6 September

However, Wee noted that those who want to perform transactions at JPJ counters must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 and their MySejahtera profile must display a low-risk status.He said that it is a necessary precaution to safeguard the public's health as well as that of the staff on duty during this unprecedented period.JPJ will cease the online appointment system but people are still encouraged to use existing online services on JPJ's mySIKAP portal or the ones provided by its strategic partners.

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JPJ previously announced that all road users must renew their licences by Thursday, 30 September

They uploaded a statement on Facebook, which noted that starting 1 October, JPJ officials and police officers will conduct checks to ensure that all road users have valid licences and road tax.However, with Wee's new announcement, the previous statement is now null and void.


"Baru Nak Posing" - Member Gelak Besar, Gelagat Lelaki Terjatuh Motor Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Pasti dalam kalangan kita ada kawan yang suka menghiburkan situasi dan keadaan bukan?

Ada saja perangai yang mereka lakukan untuk buat rakan-rakan gelak besar. Memang tak jemu dan tak bosan kalau ada kawan yang happening macam itu. Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila seorang lelaki jatuh motor semasa sakan nak posing telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @densuzuran Tolong jangn masuk fyp#fyp #fypage #fypviral #fypdong  original sound - Densuzuran - Densuzuran

Hilang stabil masa gerak sampai tak sempat nak selamatkan tuan badan dan motor

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang menunggang motosikal di stesen minyak. Dipercayai bahawa, dia baru selesai mengisi minyak motornya. Apa yang menghiburkan adalah apabila dia saja nak memusingkan badan ke arah rakannya yang sedang merakam video. Dia dilihat hilang imbangan lalu motornya jatuh. Lebih melucukan lagi adalah apabila lelaki itu tidak sempat menyelamatkan motornya sehingga dia juga terjatuh ke atas lantai.

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"Yang dianya auto takda mood nak ride, member dia pula sakan gelak" - Netizen

Ikutan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 815K tontonan, 116K tanda suka dan 2K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat lelaki itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Member confident je tau posing atas motor tu! :P

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

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PM: Fully Vaccinated Married Couples Can Cross District & State Borders To Meet

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The easing of standard operating procedures (SOPs) for those who have completed both doses of the COVID-19 vaccine have been announced by Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin today, 8 August

Among some of the measures for the fully vaccinated is the freedom of movement across states for those who are long-distance married couples. They will be allowed to travel to meet.The same privilege is also accorded to parents who have been fully vaccinated to visit their children aged 18 and below with police permit, Muhyiddin said in his announcement.This is for all states regardless of their current phase under the National Recovery Plan (NRP).

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Who is considered fully vaccinated?

According to the Prime Minister, an individual is considered fully vaccinated only after 14 days of getting the COVID-19 vaccines with two doses such as Pfizer, AstraZeneca, and Sinovac.For those with a single dose of the COVID-19 vaccine, one is considered fully vaccinated after 28 days.

The SOPs will be eased from Tuesday, 10 August onwards

Meanwhile, social activities such as interdistrict travel, tourism within the same state, dine-in, outdoor exercise with social distancing are allowed for states under Phase 2 and beyond under NRP.The fully vaccinated individuals in the states under Phase 2 and beyond will need to show their COVID-19 digital certificate to authorities at roadblocks for proof to be allowed interdistrict travel.

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"Mei You Qian" - DS Zahid Hamidi Tutur Dalam Bahasa Cina, Tapi Komen Netizen Pula Kelakar

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Umum mengetahui bahawa negara Malaysia kaya dengan pelbagai adat dan budaya

Bukan setakat itu, kita juga teruja dengan kebolehan ramai rakyat Malaysia yang fasih berbahasa asing. Ada kaum Melayu yang pandai berbahasa Mandarin dan perkara itu sangat mengagumkan ramai. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di Twitter yang memaparkan DS Zahid Hamidi memberi ucapan dalam bahasa Mandarin telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Zahid Hamidi ni baru seminggu masuk Pakatan Harapan dah reti cakap Cina. pic.twitter.com/gT8r5nbaJo— Zailee (@zaileefd2) December 6, 2022

Bertutur dalam bahasa Cina sebanyak 7 ayat, netizen siap translate

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan rakaman DS Zahid Hamidi sedang berucap telah dimuat naik di akaun Twitter @zaileefd2. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila DS Zahid Hamidi menggunakan bahasa Cina untuk bertutur. Kefasihannya itu diragui oleh segelintir pihak. Namun, ada juga yang mendakwa beliau merupakan anak angkat daripada keluarga Cina sejak kecil dulu.Ini antara ayat yang dituturkan oleh DS Zahid Hamidi: Wo Mei You Qian - Saya tak ada duit Hen Duo Qian - Banyak duitBu Zhi Dao - Tak tahuBu Yao Qian - Tak nak duit Wo Shi Ma Lai Ren - Saya orang MelayuNi Men Shi Hua Ren - Kamu semua orang CinaWo Shi Ma Lai Xi Ya Ren - Saya orang MalaysiaWo Men Shi Ma Lai Xi Ya Ren - Kita orang Malaysia

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"Dia cakap basic sangat ni, tak sia sia kita belajar level 1" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 683K views, 3K retweets, 1K quote tweets, 6K likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

Harap ada lagu Bagan Datuk versi Bahasa Mandarin.— Zailee (@zaileefd2) December 6, 2022

I'm surprised people didn't know this. Zahid Hamidi was adopted by a Chinese family and had basic Chinese education. He can even speak Hokkien.Why he became an UMNO guy is a whole different question. https://t.co/N75zMRwaOb— TERRY CHRISTMAS (@TerenceAaron) December 6, 2022

Yal la bro aku tersedak kuah masak lemak siput sedut sebab ko— mike (@stikyanglazat) December 6, 2022

Zahid ke Zha Hid— MrKacangPoolYangSuka (@Ha_iril) December 6, 2022

Simple mandarin. I’m a malay, youre a chinese. But we all are malaysians. Ayat senang belajar nak pancing orang— Syahmi (@syahmi26) December 6, 2022

Yeah, his father died when he was 6. He still celebrates CNY with his Chinese foster family.Not trying to rehabilitate his image though.https://t.co/aCQbjcg2AB— TERRY CHRISTMAS (@TerenceAaron) December 6, 2022

Born with Indonesian blood,Raised by Chinese,Become a big man in UMNO and even TPM, twiceSounds like a good Malaysia house of cards series.— Erwin Karim (@erwinkarim81) December 6, 2022

Yang aku tau kalau org cina tanya.. Yi tian tianWo pu ce tauWo se malai ren— Adlan Khalidi | Growth Beyond Ads (@myadlan) December 6, 2022

DAP is shaking right now.— bal (@cbl4699) December 6, 2022

Zahid seorang chameleon yang bijak. Boleh bertukar sesuai dengan keadaan kerana nak hidup. Sebab itu lah beliau masih kukuh dalam partinya dan lawannya susah nak tumbangkan beliau.— DANIEL TEO (@DANIELT39013487) December 7, 2022

Apa lagi guys, hafal ayat-ayat basic! :P


Teachers In Singapore Will Need To Pay For Their Parking Lots This Year

Teachers in primary, secondary schools, and junior colleges in Singapore will soon be charged for parking from August onwards

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The new policy will affect teachers and staff from about 360 primary and secondary schools and junior colleges

“It has become increasingly clear that the current treatment of allowing school staff to park for free constitutes a taxable benefit, as the vast majority of school carparks are located near chargeable carparks and the carparks are intended for the use of staff and authorised visitors, with no access given to the general public,” said a spokesman from the Ministry of Education, according to The Straits Times.

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It is said that season outdoor parking will cost SGD75 (RM223) a month during school terms, and SGD15 (RM45) per month during the school holidays in June, November and December.For sheltered lots, charges are SGD100 (RM298) monthly during school terms and SGD20 (RM60) monthly during the holidays.Motorcyclists will also be charged SGD13 (RM38) per month for uncovered lots, and SGD2 (RM6) during the holidays. For sheltered parking their fees will be SGD14 (RM42) and SGD3 (RM9) during school term and holidays respectively.

Despite the extra expense, some teachers said they will continue to drive to work as taking the public transport after working many long hours is too taxing

A primary school teacher in his late 30s, who has been driving to school for 10 years said, “I am in school by 6.30am and work about 10 to 12 hours each day, and sometimes more if there are school events. So, I will drive to work.”“If there is season parking and it is affordable, I will drive. But I will still be deeply unhappy to be made to pay,” a 26-year-old teacher working in a junior college told The Straits Times.However, another secondary school teacher said it was “unfair” for teachers to pay for carpark charges during the school holidays. “We don't really come back every day, so what's the point of paying?” she said, according to Today.

On top of that, the Ministry of Defence (MINDEF) will also be charging season parking for six military camps and bases. The changes will take effect from 1 April.

“Due to their proximity to public amenities, the carparks in these camps are deemed to have market value,” the ministry said.


How Much Would It Cost For You To Holiday In The Maldives?

It used to be that Maldives seemed like an unattainable holiday destination with a backpacker's budget. Things have changed and although budget travel is relatively new to Maldives, it can be done.

One of the luxurious overwater bungalows in Maldives.
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When you think of Maldives, you think of luxury resorts with overwater bungalows that come with a very hefty price tag. Although that is still true, the new regulations set by the Maldivian government has allowed guesthouses to open their doors to outsiders, thus providing travellers an affordable way to explore the beauty of the country.

Malé, the capital of Maldives.
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Tourism in general is relatively new to the Maldives. The first resort opened in 1973 and for thirty years, the only way to visit as a tourist was via these expensive island resorts.Five years ago, however, the government changed its regulations to allow guesthouses to open on the local islands.

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Before we talk about financing your trip to the Maldives, here are some pertinent things to take note of before you set off on an independent travel there:

Information on Maldives is scarce. You'll need to stalk blogs, travel agencies, etc. for all the info you can get, otherwise planning can get tricky!

I’ve never visited a country where independent travel is so new, and it certainly made planning a little tricky.Searching for detailed information was just as tricky. Most of the islands had a paragraph on Wikipedia mentioning their size and population, and that was mostly it. I couldn’t find any travel blog posts, I couldn’t find any online travel guides. The best I could find were a few TripAdvisor reviews of guesthouses that briefly mentioned what the islands were like.

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Maldives is a strict Muslim country and everyone, including tourists, are to comply with the sharia law unless you are in a designated tourist resort

Locals walking near the local market in the capital, Male.
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The Maldives is an Islamic state operating under sharia law, and requires all of its citizens to be Muslim. Upon entering the country, you have to sign a declaration stating that you are not bringing into the country “materials deemed contrary to Islam including ‘idols for worship’ and bibles, pork and pork products, and alcohol.”

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Staying on a local island vs. a resort is not without its differences. For one, the Maldives is a Muslim country, therefore bikinis are a no-no on the local islands. This is not a huge deal as most of the excursions take place in the middle of the ocean or on bikini beaches where it’s perfectly fine to don a bikini.

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The best time to travel is when it's off-season, between the period of May to October

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Go in the off season. Even though the weather stays good in the Maldives all year, it’s the increased traffic from more northern countries with cold winters that makes November to April the pricier season. Try booking at the beginning or end of that period or outside it all together.

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Now with all this information at hand, here's a breakdown on the things you will be spending your money on:

1. Flight tickets. There's no other way to get to Maldives than to fly, which will cost approximately RM169 for one way.

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The only way to get to the Maldives is by flying to Malé, the capital. Now, this is usually quite expensive, especially if you fly from Europe or the Americas. On the other hand, if you’re in Asia, jumping to the Maldives will prove to be much cheaper, and in some cases, very very cheap.

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Flying to Maldives shouldn't break the bank, especially with deals on flights out there. With AirAsia's latest route launch, you can afford to fly to Maldives from as low as RM169 for one-way all-inclusive, from Kuala Lumpur straight to Malé, the capital of Maldives. You can book your tickets here.

2. Accommodation. Guesthouses or budget hotels will run you anywhere from RM95 per night and onwards.

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There are hotel deals available on AirAsiaGo from RM179/night onwards. You can also find a selection of affordable hotels from other hotel providers.

There is also the option of using Airbnb, where you can find even cheaper options to stay not only in Hulhumale and Male, but also in several islands in the Maldives. Expect the typical budget price to not be under $25 [RM95] a night; but if you’re two, you can split that! If you’re going to islands that are far from Male Atoll, there is the possibility to find even cheaper accommodation.

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3. Transport. The best option for travelling between islands within budget is by ferries and one ride can be as low as RM1.37!

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In the Maldives, you can reach any inhabited island with a ferry, or a few ferries. They have a really good and reliable ferry system, and it is cheap. The ferry between Male and Hulhumale costs MVR 5.50 (about $0.36) [RM1.37] and takes only 20 minutes. The ferries to farther islands range from $3 to $20 [RM11 - RM76] each way and can take up to several hours. With the exception of prayer times, which happens five times a day, ferries are always running and mostly on schedule.

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4. Food. Immerse yourself in the local cuisine of fresh seafood, delicious curry, warm flat bread and more, with meal options at RM13 and onwards.

Red snapper cooked with water, dried chili, onion & curry leaves.
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If you go for local food, which is mostly made out of seafood, you will have no trouble finding a local restaurant in the city. This is the cheapest option and a meal will cost you around MVR 50 (about $3.50) [RM13.30]. Other than grilled fish, typical Maldivian cuisine includes tuna with onion and lime juice, sweet and thick milk tea, and flat bread called roshi – similar to Indian roti.If you’re not into seafood, like me, you can still find decent meals with curry, chicken, or other meats that will be just a few more dollars more expensive (ranging between $5 to $10) [RM19 - RM38].

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Traditional Maldivian breakfast
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If you're lucky, the guesthouse you're staying at might provide you with breakfast. That's one meal all settled!

5. Excursions. You can go frolicking in the sun in your bathing suit and revel in five-star luxury by going on day trips to other island resorts.

Luxury Resort Ayada, Maldives Island
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If you want to experience the five-star luxury the Maldives is known for, you can take a day trip to the Anantara resort just 15 minutes away from Maafushi. Swimming in the turquoise lagoon around the overwater bungalows in Anantara Veli – one of the three islands that make up the resort – feels like being in giant but oh-so-pretty aquarium.It may be a bit expensive at US$75 [RM285] for the boat ride and entrance fee plus a mandatory consumption of US$118 [RM449], but it seems worthwhile considering it costs around US$500 [RM1,901] a night to stay here.

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One advantage of doing it this way is that you get to see several picture-perfect island resorts for a fraction of the cost. These resort day trips typically last until 6pm, but during the low season resorts usually allow day-trippers to stay for dinner. And while these trips and excursions are likely to be offered by your guesthouse (see this list for example), you can shop around to compare rates or look for independent travel and tour shops that are more open to negotiations.

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So, how much will an independent trip for 5 days, 4 nights to Maldives cost?

Taking the 5 factors mentioned above into account, here's a rough summary of budget for a 5D4N trip to the Maldives.1. Flight: RM506 and onwardsAirAsia offers a one-way all-inclusive flight from KL to Malé at RM169, while the return fare is RM337. Don't miss out on this promotional fare, available from 21st - 26th July 2015. Get your tickets here.2. Accommodation: RM380 - RM716With AirAsiaGo deals, you can get deals for RM179 per night. There is a range of guesthouses available in the many islands in Maldives, some as low as RM95 per night.3. Transport: RM3 - RM152Considering the frequency and distance you travel between the islands in Maldives, the cost of transport will vary. One ferry ride can as low as RM1.37, and if you're travelling further, it can be anywhere from RM11 to RM76.4. Food: RM200 - RM570This is taking into account of a total 3 meals a day, for 5 days, with decent meals of seafood, meats, curry, flat bread and more. 5. Excursions: RM190 and onwards (optional)Going for excursions is completely optional and up to personal preference. They can take up a big chunk of your budget, so look out and compare prices offered at different guesthouses. Don't be afraid to shop around for the best bargain on excursions!TOTAL: RM1,089 and onwards (this sum is not including the cost of excursions)In summary, you can easily go for a trip to the Maldives in under RM2,000, debunking the myth that Maldives is a luxury holiday destination. With a little bit of saving up, you can have a comfortable trip to the beautiful islands of Maldives and get the benefit of immersing yourselves in the local culture. You also don't have to miss out on the full experience of the beauty of this paradise, that many only dream of going.


Dog Saves Widow In JB From Alleged Robber Who Was About To Rape Her

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A dog in Taman Istimewa, Johor Bahru recently saved the day  when its bark chased a robber away

On Monday, 22 February, O Tak Tan took to Facebook to share that he was woken up abruptly by his neighbour's yelling early that morning.

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He wrote that his neighbour, who lives opposite his house, was shouting that a robber had broken into her home.
So he immediately ran over together with his dog.

In the Facebook post, Tan revealed that "the suspect had used a blunt object to hit her after she put up a fight when he tried to rape her".The victim's young daughter also began to shout for help.

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However, when his dog started barking, the suspect immediately fled empty-handed

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In response to one of the comments, Tan wrote that he has been looking after the dog for the past three years after its owner moved away.

His Facebook post has since been shared over 3,200 times, as many praised the dog for its actions

One person wrote, "Thank you and your dog. Feels safer to have a dog." Others commented, "The hero saves the day" and "Thank you for you and your fur baby's bravery."

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Dogs have proven time and time again to be faithful to humans even if it means putting their own lives at risk:

                Doggo Dies Fighting A Venomous Snake To Protect Malaysian Family At Home

The incident happened at the family's home in Bintulu, Sarawak last Saturday, 16 May.

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                Stray Dog Who Guarded Lumut Park Found Dead After Being Run Over By A Vehicle

Named Johnny, he along with his buddy Puppy was trained to look after the park and also to protect visitors.

Read the full story

                'Lao Wu' Is The First Dog To Receive Appreciation Award From Pahang Police

Well-deserved.

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                [PHOTOS] Brave Military Doggos Have Served Their Time And Are Now Looking To Retire

Haz served, now iz time for hugs and pats.

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Clothes, Medicine And 8 Other Worst Things To Donate During A Disaster #Haiyan

1. Used clothings

Volunteers sort through piles of donated clothes for Superstorm Sandy
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Boxes of used clothing can actually hinder, rather than help, the recovery effort. The U.S. Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) cautions that used clothing is "rarely a useful item" to collect and donate to disaster relief efforts.

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Boxes of mixed clothing need to be sorted by size and type, cleaned in some cases, repackaged and deployed to those who need it most. If relief agencies and local officials don't have the volunteer resources to wade through all of the donations, the clothing will quickly fill warehouses or end up in the landfill with the rest of the disaster debris.

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We do not encourage contributions in-kind, largely because of the substantial cost of shipping goods and cost of storage at the disaster location.

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2. Shoes and footwear

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Volunteers seem a bit overwhelmed as they sort through the thousands of shoes donated to evacuees of Hurricane Katrina in the Astrodome complex in Houston, Texas.
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When drivers couldn't find willing recipients for truckloads of clothing sent to affected communities after Hurricane Andrew in 1992, they "unloaded them on the side of the road," a disaster worker said. "The heat and usual afternoon summer rains quickly turned the piles into heaps of stinking, rotting cloth."

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There are cultural differences regarding shoes and other footwear. In other words, those shoeless flood victims might not need or want a pair of patent leather pumps.
In some cases, an organization will call for donations of a particular kind of footwear; flip-flops, for example, are lighter to ship and more useful in tropical climates.

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3. Blankets

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After the disastrous 2011 earthquake in Japan, relief workers complained of "too many blankets" and "too many clothes" hampering the cleanup effort.

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Moreover, unloading and storing or disposing of unnecessary donations can take away from more important relief efforts. When trucks, planes or ships laden with donations arrive at a disaster site, responders face a difficult choice. Unloading and processing the cargo requires considerable human resources, yet if the cargo is not unloaded, it can block access for shipments that really are crucial.

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While it's true that blankets are often critical in recovery efforts, they are seldom in short supply. However, if a relief organization asks for blankets, by all means follow their instructions.

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4. Teddy bears and toys

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In the wake of the Sandy Hook Elementary School shooting, nearly all 20,000 square feet of a warehouse was packed with donated toys for the victims. "It's a little overwhelming for us," said First Selectman Pat Llodra. "On the one hand, we really treasure that outpouring of love and support. At the same time, it's beyond our capacity to use effectively."

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Matt Cole, one of the organizers of the vigil, encouraged people to give money instead to the United Way, which has set up a fund for the families of the victims. "A teddy bear is wonderful, but a teddy bear can't pay for counseling," said Cole. "A teddy bear can't pay for a funeral."

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5. Medicine from your cabinet

A medical volunteer at a refugee camp sorts through piles of donated medical supplies
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There is really no reason for individuals to donate medicine or medical supplies to a disaster relief effort. And under no circumstances should you donate opened or unused medications from your personal supply, particularly prescription drugs. Not only is it a waste -- they will need to be thrown away -- but they could pose a danger to those handling the drugs.

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Disaster relief agencies and first responder units are usually well-stocked with the provisions to manage a medical crisis. When there is a need, they will work directly with drug companies and medical suppliers get the right supplies to the right place.

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6. Pet supplies

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Consider what happens when a plane full of unwanted donations is competing for runway space with planes carrying needed medicines and food items. Someone has to unload those donations, someone needs to sort through them for customs, someone needs to truck them to affected areas which are hard to reach anyway and where there’s a limited supply of fuel.

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Shipping heavy boxes of supplies to a disaster area is not an efficient use of money and resources. If you want to help animals during a disaster, don't send heavy bags of pet food and litter. Donate to the American Humane Association or the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals, which will ensure that animals receive the food, shelter and medical care that they need.

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7. Bags of mixed items

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Imagine a large warehouse full of boxes of every shape, size and weight. Some of have been shrink-wrapped, labeled and loaded on pallets for easy transportation and storage, but others are entirely unlabeled and sealed with 47 strips of Scotch tape. Think of the volunteer man power and hours required to open and empty each of these boxes, identify the contents, sort the usable from the unusable, repack the good stuff, transport it to the right location and dispose of the junk.

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FEMA strongly encourages people to refrain from shipping mixed boxes of relief supplies to disaster areas. The effort required to sort unsolicited donations is a strain on volunteer resources and a waste of funds (yours, the government's, and relief organizations').

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8. Canned food and bottled water

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Remember that every box of donations has to be opened, inspected and sorted. Food requires much closer inspection that other donations, because cans could be expired or damaged, at which point they become a health risk to the survivors. Then the food needs to be organized by type, repackaged and distributed to the people who need it the most.

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If you're determined to send physical donations, do so in conjunction with an organization that has made a specific request and is set up to receive and distribute them. And remember that donating supplies can have the unintended consequence of taking business away from hard-hit local merchants.

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9. Unsolicited help

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"Well-meaning individuals who simply show up to help without prior contact or coordination with disaster management personnel in Missouri can further complicate or even hinder response and recovery operations already underway."

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Here are some other reasons not to just show up: Disaster areas are often low on food and lodging. Do you know where you would stay? Diseases like malaria and cholera spread quickly during these times, particularly in developing countries, and the last thing anyone needs is another ill person. Finally, consider the tasks at hand: Do you have special skills or training that would be useful in a disaster situation? If not, leave it to the professionals

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10. Money to the wrong people

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We've stressed the importance of donating cash rather than goods in times of disasters. But, beware of people who set up phony charitable organizations to scam generous donors.

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THE BEST WAY TO HELP: Cash donations, fund raising and professionally trained responders

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With cash donations, MERCY Malaysia is able to purchase supplies in local regions or closer to the affected areas. This ensures that donation from the public is channeled to the people who need it most, and not utilised unnecessarily to cover logistic costs such as transportation, fuel and warehouse space rental.

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One alternative worth considering is to gather physical donations, then hold a sale and give the proceeds to a relief organization.

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Here's another reason that cash is preferred, particularly for overseas disasters: Not only do relief organizations save money on shipping, they can often purchase the food close to the disaster zone, which helps to revive the local economy of the hard-hit nation and helps them rebuild their life faster

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People in the midst or aftermath of a crisis may have no way to find out what’s going on. You can spread the awareness and call for donations via social media.

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If you want to donate your time and energy to disaster recovery -- a noble and necessary effort -- the best thing to do is affiliate with a national organization dedicated to disaster response. Enroll yourself in relief organizations that offer training in advance of disasters so they're ready to mobilize when the need arises. And you will be too.

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