Nelson Mandela, South Africa's Greatest Hero, Passed Away At Age 95

I Was Part Of The Mob That Burned Two Men To Death In 2003, Says Fake Sign Language Interpreter

The bogus sign language interpreter at last week's Nelson Mandela memorial service was among a group of people who accosted two men found with a stolen television and burned them to death by setting fire to tires placed around their necks, one of the interpreter's cousins and three of his friends told The Associated Press Monday.

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The interpreter, Thamsanqa Jantjie, has told South Africa's Sunday Times that "it was a community thing, what you call mob justice, and I was also there."

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But Thamsanqa Jantjie never went to trial for the 2003 killings when other suspects did in 2006 because authorities determined he was not mentally fit to stand trial, said the four.

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Instead of standing trial, Jantjie was institutionalized for a period of longer than a year, the four said, and then returned to live in his poor township neighborhood on the outskirts of Soweto.

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Thamsanqa Jantjie speaking in his home in Johannesburg.
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Nelson Mandela's Body Flown To His Childhood Home For Funeral And Burial

The body of former South African President Nelson Mandela was flown from Pretoria, where he had lain in state for three days, to this city in his native Eastern Cape Province Saturday in preparation for a state funeral and burial to be held Sunday.

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The coffin of former South African President Nelson Mandela is escorted aboard a military cargo plane after a send-off ceremony at Waterkloof Air Force base in Pretoria Saturday. (Reuters)
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In an emotional ceremony, the military handed the body of Mandela over to the African National Congress, the party he led to victory as South Africa's first black president in 1994, ending white rule.

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Mourners paid respects at his coffin, draped in the black, gold and green flag of the ANC, at a military base near the capital, Pretoria.

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"We are sending you back to Qunu," President Jacob G Zuma said in his eulogy, referring to the village where Mandela grew up and where he will be buried. "We hope you rest in peace."

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Eight uniformed pallbearers accompanied the coffin, which was draped in South Africa's national flag, as it was carried to a waiting C-130 military transport plane. The plane was escorted by two fighter jets, lifting off from Waterkloof air base outside Pretoria in bright sunlight.

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The Fake Interpreter At Mandela's Memorial Service Has Faced Murder, Rape And Kidnapping Charges

The saga of the "fake" sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial continues to grow stranger and darker: One day after Thamsanqa Jantjie, the interpreter, told reporters he was hallucinating during the ceremony, South Africa's eNCA reported that—over the past 20 years—Jantjie has been charged with murder, rape, theft, and kidnapping.

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According to eNCA, Jantjie was charged with rape in 1994, theft in 1995, housebreaking in 1997, malicious damage to property in 1998, and murder, attempted murder, and kidnapping in 2003.

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Most of the charges were dropped after authorities ruled Jantjie mentally unfit to stand trial, and he was only convicted on the 1995 charge of theft, though it's not clear how much, if any, jail time he served.

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Making Jantjie's history more mysterious: When eNCA found the court file for his 2003 murder and kidnapping case, all of its contents were missing.

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[VIDEO] You'll Never Believe What The Fake Interpreter Was Actually Saying At Mandela's Memorial Service

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In case you didn’t hear, there was a fake sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela‘s memorial service the other day and it was just hilarious (as well as totally disrespectful and kind of awful).

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The guy was so bad at faking it that within minutes, audience members who don’t even know sign language were calling him out. He was so bad, that  Jimmy Kimmel pointed out that he looked like a backup dancer for a 1990s boy band.

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Confused and perplexed over the man who had the audacity to do this, the late night comedian brought on a real sign language interpreter to tell us what the guy was really saying, if anything at all, and it’s as funny as you could have imagined.

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The "Fake" Interpreter At Nelson Mandela's Memorial Service Says He Was Hallucinating

As if this story wasn't strange enough: The "fake" sign language interpreter at Nelson Mandela's memorial claims he was in the midst of a schizophrenic episode during the ceremony, causing him to hallucinate and hear voices.

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Meanwhile, the company that hired the hallucinating interpreter has "vanished."

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The interpreter, Thamsanqua Jantjie, told the Associated Press he first noticed something was wrong when he saw angels streaking into Johannesburg's FNB stadium. "What happened that day, I see angels come to the stadium… I start realizing that the problem is here," he said.

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Jantjie said similar episodes have triggered "a lot" of violent reactions from him in the past, a prospect that—considering the number of security guards nearby—made him nervous.

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"Sometimes I react violent on that place. Sometimes I will see things that chase me," Jantjie told the AP. "And remember those people, the president and everyone, they were armed, there was armed police around me. If I start panicking I'll start being a problem. I have to deal with this in a manner so that I mustn't embarrass my country."

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The Sign Language Interpreter At Mandela's Memorial Service Is A FAKE, Says Director Of Deaf Federation

Deaf people watching the Nelson Mandela memorial were bemused and shocked by a "fake" sign language interpreter on stage whose gestures were unintelligible, activists said Wednesday.

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DeafSA, South Africa's leading deaf association, condemned the presence of the unknown man, who appeared on stage with an official security pass around his neck as dignitaries including president Jacob Zuma and US president Barack Obama gave speeches.

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The man, who stood about one metre from many world leaders, including U.S. President Barack Obama, "was moving his hands around, but there was no meaning in what he used his hands for," national director of the Deaf Federation of South Africa.

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The man has so far not been identified. Collins Chabane, one of South Africa’s two presidency ministers, admitted that the government had not finished investigating the matter because it has been overwhelmed by the task of organising the public viewing of Mr Mandela’s body in the South African capital of Pretoria.

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The unidentified sign language interpreter that is proven to be a fake.
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[PHOTOS] World Leaders Join South Africans In Paying Their Last Respects To Nelson Mandela

Tens of thousands of South Africans, dozens of presidents and prime ministers, celebrities and street sweepers are all heading to the same place: a stadium in Johannesburg, where they'll honor Nelson Mandela at a memorial service on Tuesday.

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Security and government officials say they’re as ready as they can be for tomorrow’s memorial service for former president Nelson Mandela, who died on Thursday.

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UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon is one of the attendees.
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Obama and his wife on their way to attend Nelson Mandela's memorial service.
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Workers preparing the venue for the memorial service.
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Mourners sing and dance as they approach the FNB stadium. #MandelaMemorial
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A mourner inside the stadium.
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Two Ministers Represent Malaysia In Attending Nelson Mandela's State Funeral

Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor and Energy, Green Technology and Water Minister Datuk Seri Dr Maximus Ongkili will represent the Malaysian government at the state funeral of former South African president Nelson Mandela.

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More than 50 heads of state and Commonwealth leaders are expected to attend Nelson Mandela's state funeral, including US President Barack Obama.

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5 December: Nelson Mandela, The Former South African President Who Fought Against Apartheid, Has Died Peacefully

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Nelson Mandela, one of the greatest leaders of modern times, passed away Thursday at his home in Johannesburg after a prolonged lung infection. He was 95.

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South African President Jacob Zuma confirmed the news: "He is now resting. He is now at peace," Zuma said. "Our nation has lost its greatest son. Our people have lost a father."

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He had been receiving intense home-based medical care for a lung infection after three months in hospital.

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A state funeral will be held, and Zuma called for mourners to conduct themselves with "the dignity and respect" that Mandela personified.

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Nelson Mandela has passed away peacefully at age 95.
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Mandela still unable to speak, says ex-wife Winnie

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela said the 95-year-old remained "quite ill" but she dismissed speculation that he was on a life support machine.
In September Mr Mandela returned home after nearly three months in hospital with a recurring lung infection.

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Nelson Mandela has become a global icon for freedom and justice
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The government has said his condition is critical and sometimes unstable.
He is no longer talking "because of all the tubes that are in his mouth to clear [fluid from] the lungs", Ms Madikizela-Mandel told South Africa's Sunday Independent newspaper.

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"He can't actually articulate anything... He communicates with the face, you see. But the doctors have told us they hope to recover his voice."
"I have heard this nonsense that he is on life support - he is not," she added.

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Nelson and Winnie Mandela raise their fists to salute a cheering crowd upon his 1990 release from Victor Verster Prison. He was still as upright and proud, he would say, as the day he walked into prison 27 years before.
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"It is difficult for him. He remains very sensitive to any germs, so he has to be kept literally sterile. The bedroom there is like an ICU [intensive care unit] ward."
Mr Mandela has been receiving intensive care at his home in a suburb of Johannesburg, which has been specially adapted for his care.

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Nelson Mandela discharged from hospital, condition still critical

South Africa's president says Nelson Mandela has been discharged from the hospital in the capital, Pretoria.

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President Jacob Zuma said in a statement Sunday that former President Mandela remains in critical condition and was sent to his Johannesburg home early Sunday, where he would continue to get intensive care.

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Mandela's condition sometimes is unstable, the statement said. The anti-apartheid leader had been hospitalized since June 8 for what the government has described as a recurring lung infection.

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Happy birthday, Nelson Mandela

In this July 16, 2013 photo, South African artist Paul Blomkamp stands by the giant acrylic-on-canvas painting he has made of former South African President Nelson Mandela, at his studio in Johannesburg.

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South Africa celebrated Nelson Mandela’s 95th birthday on Thursday, a milestone capped by news that the former President’s health was improving after fears that he was close to death during ongoing hospital treatment.

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"On behalf of government and all the people of South Africa, we wish Madiba a joyous 95th birthday." In celebrations across the country, schoolchildren and admirers gathered to sing "Happy Birthday" to Mandela.

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Mandela’s wife: Nelson Mandela remains in critical condition at hospital but responding to treatment

Graca Machel, wife of ailing former South African President Nelson Mandela has said that she is less anxious now because the 94-year-old anti-apartheid leader is responding to treatment.

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People in South Africa and around the world have expressed concern for Mandela, sending messages of support for a man seen as a global symbol of reconciliation. Mandela turns 95 on July 18, when commemorations will be held in his honor.

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Doctors advise Nelson Mandela's family to unplug his life support

Winnie Madikizela-Mandela, center, is embraced by her daughter Zindzi Mandela, second from left, as the leaves the Mediclinic Heart Hospital on Thursday evening Photo: AP
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Doctors treating Nelson Mandela said he was in a "permanent vegetative state" and advised his family to turn off his life support machine, according to court documents dated June 26, obtained by AFP today.

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The doctors provided the advice in a legal filing related to a Mandela family dispute over the reburying the remains of three of Mr Mandela's children.

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"Rather than prolonging his suffering, the Mandela family is exploring this option as a very real probability," read a filing from the family's lawyer, relating to a dispute over the final resting place of Mandela's three children.

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"He is in a permanent vegetative state and is assisted in breathing by a life support machine," read the document, submitted last week during a family dispute over burial rights.

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Nelson Mandela's grandson Mandla charged with tampering with graves of other relatives

L-R: Nelson Mandela's daughter Makaziwe Mandela, grandson Ndaba Mandela and grandaughter Ndileka Mandela on July 2, 2013 (AFP, Carl de Souza)

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L-R: Nelson Mandela's grandaughter Ndileka Mandela, daughter Makaziwe Mandela and grandson Ndaba Mandela on July 2, 2013 (AFP, Carl de Souza)

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Mandla Mandela (L), his wife Nodiyala (R) and family pray during a service for Nelson Mandela on June 30, 2013 in Qunu (AFP/File)

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Nelson Mandela's grandson faces criminal charges after moving the remains of the former president's children from the family plot where the ailing apartheid icon wants to be buried.

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The grandson Mandla allegedly had the remains of three of Mandela's children moved from the revered leader's ancestral village of Qunu in 2011 without the rest of the family's consent.

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Mandela, who remains critically ill in what is now his fourth week in hospital, had expressed his wish to be buried in Qunu, and his daughters want to have the children's remains transferred so they can be together.

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A complaint of tampering with a grave was made against Mandla on Tuesday by family members at a police station near the southern city of Mthatha, police spokesman Lieutenant Colonel Mzukisi Fatyela told AFP.

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Nelson Mandela's health is showing great improvement, says ex-wife

South Africa's ailing anti-apartheid icon Nelson Mandela is showing "great improvement", his former wife said today as his countrymen continued to pray for the speedy recovery of the 94-year-old former president.

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"I'm not a doctor but I can say that from what he was a few days ago there is great improvement," Winnie Madikizela-Mandela told reporters outside his former home in Orlando, Soweto.

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The medical condition of Mandela, South Africa's first black president, has improved slightly from an earlier "critical" state, the country's Presidency said yesterday.

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Official says Nelson Mandela on life support; Obama says Mandela is a hero for the world

South Africans lit candles outside the hospital where Nelson Mandela lay Wednesday as an official says the former president is on life support.

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An official briefed on his condition said he was on life support, but government spokesman Mac Maharaj declined to comment on the report, citing doctor-patient confidentiality.

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U.S. president begins tour of Africa with speech describing his personal memories of the ailing former leader of South Africa Nelson Mandela is “a hero for the world”, Barack Obama said on Thursday

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“He is a personal hero, but I’m not unique in that regard,” the U.S. president said. “I think he’s a hero for the world and if/when he passes, we know his legacy will linger on throughout the ages.”

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Nelson Mandela remains in serious condition as his hospital stay continues

Former South African President and anti-apartheid leader Nelson Mandela continues to get better in hospital but is still in a serious condition as he recovers

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Former South African President Nelson Mandela is engaging with his family and seeing improvement from the recurring lung infection that forced him to spend a ninth day in the hospital Sunday, the president said.

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Relatives of Nelson Mandela have visited the former South African president in a hospital where he is being treated for a lung infection.

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Zuma said the 94-year-old former president remained in a serious condition, but doctors have said that improvements have been sustained over the last two days.

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Nelson Mandela hospitalized for serious lung infection for the fourth time

Nelson Mandela, who turns 95 next month, was whisked to a Pretoria hospital in the early hours of Saturday for his fourth hospital stay in seven months.

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The anti-apartheid icon was once again suffering from pneumonia, after he was discharged in April for the same condition, said Maharaj.

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His condition was described as ‘serious but stable’ by government officials who have previously played down fears about his ailing health.

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"His condition deteriorated to the point where it was found necessary to hospitalise him," he said. "But I am told by the doctors that he is breathing on his own, so I think that is a positive side," he added.

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South Africa holding on to hope for Nelson Mandela

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There is a sense of calm across South Africa, and also a quiet hope that the man who led the fight against apartheid may regain his strength once again.

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The ruling ANC called for people at home and abroad to keep "our beloved statesman and icon, Madiba" in their thoughts and prayers.

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At churches across the country, South Africans have gathered to pray for their first black President, who led the struggle against white minority rule.
Newspapers have been filled with the thoughts and good wishes of people across the world, including from Downing Street and the White House.

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"I think it's just a natural experience that everybody wants to hold on to him as much as possible," acting priest Father Sebastian Rossouw said.
"He's always in our prayers."

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His close friend says its time to let him go

Friend says its time to let him go
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Mandela's friend Andrew Mlangeni said it is important his family and the South African public come to terms with the possibility that he will one day die.

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"You [Mandela] have been coming to the hospital too many times. Quite clearly you are not well and there is a possibility you might not be well again.

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Mr Mlangeni said: ‘The family must release him spiritually and put their faith in the hands of God.
‘Once the family releases him, the people of South Africa will follow.’

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Nelson Mandela's has had history of lung infections dating back to his prison life

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Mandela, 94, has been hospitalised four times since December with a recurring lung infection. The last time, in April, he was diagnosed with pneumonia and had to have fluid drained from his chest.

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In December, Mandela spent 18 days in hospital, his longest stint since walking free from 27 years in jail in 1990.
In March he was admitted for an overnight scheduled check-up before returning that month for 10 days.

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His history of lung problems dates to when he was a political prisoner on Robben Island during apartheid, and he has battled respiratory infections, including Tuberculosis over the years.

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"Hati Kental Sangat Ni" - Budak Lelaki Selamba Terjun Kolam Orang Dewasa Ini Curi Tumpuan

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Kebanyakan orang Asia mempunyai anak mata berwarna hitam atau coklat keperang-perangan

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Anwar: "Najib Hubungi Saya 2 Kali Pada Malam Pilihan Raya Untuk Minta Nasihat"

Bekas Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak dikatakan sangat kecewa pada malam PRU14 dan terpaksa menghubungi DS Anwar Ibrahim bagi mendapatkan nasihat

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Ia marupakan satu kejutan besar buat Najib apabila mereka kalah dalam pilihan raya tahun ini, memandangkan Barisan Nasional telah memerintah Malaysia selama enam dekad.Anwar, yang telah diampunkan dan dibebaskan dari hukuman penjara lima tahun untuk kes liwat pada Rabu, memberitahu Reuters dalam satu temu bual bahawa beliau menerima dua panggilan telefon daripada Najib malam itu.

"Apabila beliau menelefon pada malam pilihan raya lalu, saya sebagai sahabat menasihatkannya supaya terima kekalahan dan teruskan hidup," katanya.

Anwar berkata, beliau meminta Najib supaya segera membuat kenyataan bagi mengelak dilihat cuba melengahkan proses peralihan kuasa.Bagaimanapun, katanya, Najib tidak mengeluarkan sebarang kenyataan sehingga Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad mengumumkan kemenangan PH pada malam itu.Pada sidang media sehari selepas PRU-14, Najib berkata tiada parti yang memperoleh majoriti mudah dan beliau memberi kepercayaan kepada Yang di Pertuan Agong untuk menggunakan budi bicara baginda memilih Perdana Menteri baru.

Dalam panggilan tersebut, Anwar berkata, Najib cuba memikirkan apa yang boleh dilakukannya dan siapa yang boleh menasihatkannya

Namun begitu, beliau menegaskan bahawa bekas Perdana Menteri itu tidak pernah menawarkan sebarang perjanjian serius kepadanya.Tahun lepas, Najib melawat Anwar di hospital ketika beliau sedang pulih dari kecederaan bahu. Khabar angin mengatakan bahawa Najib telah membuat perjanjian sampingan untuk bergabung dengan Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad."Jika sekalipun beliau menawarkan perjanjian itu, saya hanya akan mengabaikannya... saya hanya mendengar apa yang beliau katakan," tegas Anwar.

Anwar berkata, pada panggilan kedua, Najib "benar-benar hancur dan kecewa"

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Menurut Reuters, Najib tidak dapat dihubungi untuk mendapatkan komen lanjut tentang perkara itu.Anwar juga mengingatkan penyokong agar tidak berdendam terhadap Najib.Beliau turut menyeru penyokong Pakatan Harapan untuk membenarkan undang-undang membawa keadilan dan tidak dibutakan oleh kemarahan terhadap bekas Perdana Menteri.

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Najib kini menjadi bahan bualan orang ramai apabila polis membawa keluar lambakan barang berharga dari kediamannya sejak semalam:

                Rumah Najib Digeledah - Polis Rampas 284 Kotak Beg Tangan Berjenama, 72 Beg Berisi Wang

Pihak polis juga turut merampas barang kemas yang nilainya agak besar.

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There's A Nature Resort In Perak With Private Pools & You Can Book A Stay From RM1 Per Pax

On a 20-acre fruit farm in Perak sits a charming resort perfect for people who absolutely love the outdoors

[email protected] offers visitors a relaxing experience away from the hustle and bustle of the city.Here, you can kick back and enjoy listening to the ripples of the nearby Kampar river while taking in stunning views of lush greenery.

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The resort offers different types of lofts, villas, and cabins complete with modern amenities and en suite bathrooms.
They come in different sizes so whether you're on holiday as a couple or a big family, there's definitely space for you.

There are four units of the Bougainvilla that can accommodate up to five people with a private outdoor patio that overlooks the river.Each unit consists of a private bathroom with a water heater and one particular unit comes with its own private pool.

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Image via [email protected] (Provided to SAYS)

Another unit that comes with a private pool is the River Cabin 1. It's more suitable for small groups of four to six people as the sleeping arrangement consists of a king bed, a queen bed, and two single beds.

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Meanwhile, the River Cabin 2 is a dorm specially made to cater to big groups of up to 20 people. It's equipped with bunk beds and an outdoor shower.

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One of the most sought-after units at their location is the Glampung Loft. It features a rustic wood and exposed brick exterior. The unit fits up to 12 people and comes with a mini kitchen, allowing guests to cook their own meals.

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Besides that, there are a handful of activities offered that will satisfy the thrill seeker in you.
You can try your hand at rock climbing, waterfall abseiling, and even white water rafting.

HIJAU is actually a company that specialises in hosting groups that are interested in experiencing different adventures in the great outdoors. Therefore, you can request for the resort to arrange these fun activities for you.Rest assured that your safety will always be prioritised as members of the HIJAU team are certified Wilderness First Aid Responders and their activity service provider, River Explorer, undergo in-house Swift Water Rescue and Rope Management training every six months.

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Image via HIJAU Adventures (Facebook)

[email protected] is currently running a promotion which allows people to stay at one of their cabins or villas at only RM1 per pax

The offer is only valid for stays from Monday to Thursday and instead of paying a large amount for your stay, you are only required to pay for your food. Feel free to choose between a one-night package or a two-night package.The one-night package is priced at RM106 per pax. It includes accommodation, as well as four meals which are hi-tea, dinner, breakfast, and lunch. Meanwhile, the two-night package costs RM212 per pax and comes with eight meals.

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This promotion is only valid for Malaysians and you are even allowed to change or postpone the dates of your stay, in case anything comes up.

For more information, check out this Facebook post:

Port percutian berkonsepkan naturecation di Gopeng, Hijau Adventure kini tengah buat tawaran promosi RM 1 untuk...Posted by Hijau Adventures on Tuesday, December 8, 2020

Gather your friends and head down to Perak now!

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Address:Lot 13319, Kebun Ulu Gerumtum,31600 Gopeng, Perak.Facebook | Instagram | Website

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9 Things You Could Do To Make The Most Of The 0% GST Before SST Kicks In

Malaysia's Goods and Services Tax (GST) is zero-rated effective today, 1 June 2018

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According to theSun, Malaysia has been granted a period of 'tax holiday' - the first time in 40 years - as taxes levied upon products and services will be halted for the time being. Since GST has been reduced to 0% to pave way for the Sales and Services Tax (SST), which will only be reintroduced on 1 September, prices are expected to drop during this 'tax holiday' that will last for three months.

Here are some things that you can consider doing to capitalise on this 'tax holiday':

1. Buy a car because it's so much cheaper now

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Many companies have revised the pricing for their cars and consumers could be saving thousands of ringgit than before. For example, prices of Perodua vehicles are priced in average 5.6% lower now that there's 0% GST. Even used cars are expected to be cheaper, according to Federation of Motor and Credit Companies Association of Malaysia (FMCCAM) president Datuk Tony Khor Chong Boon.

2. Dine at a new restaurant that you've been wanting to try

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It's going to be cheaper to eat out as restaurants are likely to drop their prices following the implementation of 0% GST.

3. Watch the latest movies in the cinemas

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Movie tickets should be cheaper now since no GST nor SST are levied within the next three months.

4. Complete all necessary banking transactions

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Good news! The 0% GST will apply to all conventional commercial banks in Malaysia for all banking products and services. So don't put off completing transactions like paying your bills.

5. Shop for a new phone

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Generally, prices of electronic items such as smartphones are expected to go down just as Apple has slashed the prices of their iPhones.

6. There's no better time to quit smoking

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While most prices of goods are expected to go down, the Health Ministry has decided to maintain the price of cigarettes although GST has been zero-rated. "There will not be any decrease in price. That is our commitment to ensure that the prohibitive price is going to be one of the ways to prevent the use of cigarettes," the new Minister of Health, Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, was quoted as saying by The Star Online.

7. Stock up on the necessary pharmaceutical products you need

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Local pharmacies have revised their pricing on the affected goods sold since GST has been reduced to zero.When GST was first implemented at 6% in 2015, many drugs and medical equipment were still subject to GST although GST was said to have little impact on healthcare.

8. Make the most out of your current mobile plans or deals

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Most telecommunication (telco) providers should have already revised their pricing for their respective products and services in view of the recent GST changes. Get to know the latest pricing from different telcos in case there are plans that offer better value for money.

9. Hunt for new properties

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Speaking to StarBizWeek, KPMG Head (North) Datuk Ooi Kok Seng said that it is possible to see reduction in the selling price of new residential properties due to lower cost of construction following the zero-rating of GST for building materials and construction services.The Star Online also reported Real Estate and Housing Developers Association (Rehda) Perak chairman Tony Khoo Boon Chuan as saying today, 1 June, that sales are already picking up for both commercial and residential units.

What are your experiences so far during this 'tax holiday' season? Share with us in the comments section below.

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Cheesemaker Dari Malaysia Ini Menjual 57 Cheese Homemade Yang Hanya Gunakan Bahan Lokal

Siapa je yang tak suka cheese? Cheese telah menjadi kegemaran ramai, tanpa mengira usia!

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Rata-rata semua makanan barat atau snek, mesti nak kena ada cheese. Pizza topping with cheese please? Cheesy wedges? Cheesy chicken? Mac and Cheese? Haa, semua mesti kena ada cheese baru rasanya perfect dan padu!Kalau nak tau, cheese bukan ada sejenis je tau... Ada pelbagai jenis keju di dunia ini.

Kini, anda boleh dapatkan keju terkenal seluruh dunia di D'Artisan Cheese!

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D'Artisan Cheese menghasilkan pelbagai jenis keju secara handmade yang berkualiti. Kesemua keju yang dihasilkan menggunakan bahan asli dan natural. Susu yang digunakan juga daripada susu mentah yang tidak dipasteurisasi.  Anda boleh dapatkan pelbagai jenis keju seperti dairy, vegan, gluten-free dan plant based. Anda pasti boleh dapatkan keju mengikut kesesuaian diet anda!

Sedikit sebanyak tentang D'Artisan Cheese yang unik ini...

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D'Artisan Cheese diusahakan oleh Dexter yang memang gilakan cheese. Pada mulanya, Dexter bekerja sebagai pelabur hartanah selama 12 tahun. Disebabkan kegilaannya dengan cheese, Dexter mula mengeksperimen buat cheese untuk dimakan sendiri dan keluarga. Dexter mulakan dengan keju yang paling senang, iaitu Labneh (sejenis keju yang diperbuat daripada yogurt). Sambil belajar sendiri, Dexter juga suka sering berdiskusi dengan rakan-rakan yang merupakan cheesemaker juga. Akhirnya, Dexter berjaya untuk membuka perniagaan menjual keju pada bulan March, 2020.

Kini, Dexter berjaya menghasilkan lebih 57 jenis keju secara handmade. Sangat menakjubkan!

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Kesemua keju sangat unik kerana keju luar negara juga boleh didapati di Malaysia. Kebiasaannya, pasaran tidak menjual keju yang mempunyai pelbagai pilihan. Yang paling best, dibuat dengan bahan asli di Malaysia dan mempunyai kualiti setaraf antarabangsa. Jom check out keju yang ada...

I dah cuba keju dari D'Artisan Cheese dan ini reviewnya:

1. String cheese

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String cheese ini boleh dimakan bersama salad segar, crackers, atau sebagai topping untuk piza dan tortilla chips. Boleh juga dimakan begitu saja. Tarik lagi dan lagi... So fun.I dah cuba salutkan dengan telur dan breadcumbs kemudian goreng, rasanya fuh padu! Tekstur keju yang sangat lembut dan boleh ditarik sangat menarik perhatian. Rasa keju yang segar tanpa perasa memang menambat hati.

2. Hitam manis

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Hitam manis ini merupakan campuran susu lokal dengan gula melaka asli. Kalau anda seorang penggemar kopi, it's best for you to paired with this cheese! Nampak hitam kan? Tapi tak tipu, rasa keju yang sederhana gabung dengan manis gula Melaka membuatkan anda nak lagi dan lagi... Sungguh enak dimakan begitu sahaja.

3. Cajun Queso

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Ini merupakan Mexican cheese yang mengandungi campuran susu lembu dan kambing. Rasa manis-manis masin memang perfect untuk seimbangkan rasa dalam sesetengah Mexican dish. Selalu makan potato chips macam tu je kan? I cuba campurkan dengan keju Cajun Queso yang disarankan oleh Dexter, umphh, satu paket potato chips pun tak cukup, lagi-lagi sambil Netflix!!

4. Mysost

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Spreadable cheese, boleh dimakan dengan roti, sourdough, salad, epal hijau, anggur dan lain-lain. Rasa cheese pasti menyinari hari anda, yummylicious!I tried this with plain crackers, rasa a bit masam but overall it goes well dengan rasa plain crackers. Next time, I akan cuba makan cheese ni dengan buah-buahan yang manis seperti anggur dan epal.

5. Gouda

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Gouda atau dikenali sebagai "How-da" ini merupakan keju Belanda. Nama ini diinspirasi oleh sebuah bandar di Belanda. Keju ini merupakan keju paling popular di dunia tau... Tak perlu pergi Belanda, dapatkan keju antarabangsa di sini sahaja.

Dexter mengatakan bahawa semua kejunya dihasilkan menggunakan bahan yang halal, tidak mengandungi alkohol and  pork!

Kalau you guys nak pergi piknik atau celebration meriah, D'Artisan Cheese juga menjual cheese box yang penuh dengan pelbagai cheese, buah-buahan dan crackers...

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Anda boleh dapatkan maklumat lanjut tentang D'Artisan Cheese dan produk-produk lain di sini:Website I Facebook I Instagram

Tempted? Teringin? Tunggu apa lagi? Jom serbu!

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Cheese lovers, unite! Jangan lupa untuk dapatkan pelbagai pilihan keju ini.

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[VIDEO] Gelagat Pelanggan Tak Boleh Terbang Masa Nak Main Skydiving Ini Buat Ramai Ketawa

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

Pasti ramai di sini yang suka aktiviti lasak seperti skydiving bukan?

Skydiving ialah sukan terjun dari kapal terbang pada ketinggian yang sederhana atau tinggi. Ia memerlukan anda untuk mengawal arah atau pergerakan sebelum membuka payung terjun.Oleh sebab itu, kini sudah banyak tempat yang membolehkan anda merasai sendiri pengalaman tersebut tanpa perlu terjun dari tempat yang tinggi. Ada juga banyak tempat yang menyediakan indoor skydiving.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok apabila seorang pelanggan bermain skydiving telah menarik perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @moosa_qubinkomo ##fyp ##foryoupage ##foryoupage ##fyp I can’t laugh alone guys  come see  original sound - Moosa_Qubinkomo

Excited nak main skydiving, tapi tak boleh terbang pula

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang pelanggan sedang bersama dengan seorang pekerja permainan skydiving untuk mencuba aktiviti itu.Kebiasaannya pekerja di situ akan cuba mengangkat pelanggan ke arah angin yang kuat daripada bawah sehingga pelanggan tersebut boleh terbang seperti berada di udara. Tetapi, apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan adalah pekerja itu sudah sedaya upaya untuk cuba menerbangkan pelanggannya dengan beberapa kali. Namun, masih tidak berjaya.Situasi itu membuatkan dia terus berusaha sehingga dilihat terjatuh demi memberikan yang terbaik buat pelanggannya itu.

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"The guy tried his very best to help" - Warganet

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur selepas melihat situasi tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 8.7M views, 1.3M likes dan 40.2K comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Proton Launches 2017 Model Of Proton Iriz With New And Improved Features

This Spotlight is sponsored by Proton.

Proton has officially launched the new and improved 2017 Proton Iriz

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The Iriz was officially launched in June 2017 with new and improved features after taking into account the feedback from the public. Proton applied the similar treatment it used on the all-new Proton Persona back in August 2016.

The refinements made to the Iriz include improved  Noise, Vibration, and Harshness (NVH), better driveability, and Eco-Drive Assist Indicator

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The engine mounts have been reduced from four to three in the new Iriz for reduced vibration. Its engine control unit has also been retuned to give the car better pickup. The newly installed Eco-Drive Assist Indicator gives a real-time display on how to optimise driving operation and maximise fuel efficiency. This means better fuel consumption so you don't have to spend so much on petrol.

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Other new features include:- Improved carpet mats with better grip for enhanced comfort and safety while driving- Push-start button for the Executive and Premium variants- A glossy black front grille- Two-tone exterior for the Premium variant- New fabric upholstery with blue and red stripes along with red stitching- Sporty red stitching on the steering wheel and on the finishing trims of the floor mats for Premium variant- Head unit with Android smartphone link- Gear knob design similar to the new Proton Persona

All these have been added to the refined Iriz without compromising its excellent safety features

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The Proton Iriz is renowned for being the Most Affordable 5-Star ASEAN NCAP, an automobile safety rating established by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research and the Global New Car Assessment Program. On top of that, the Iriz had also bagged numerous awards such as:- Compact Hatchback Car of the Year 2014- People's Choice Award at the NST Car of the Year 2014- Best Industrial Design 2015 by Intellectual Property Corporation- Budget Car of the Year at the 2016 ASEAN Car of The Year Awards

The 2017 Proton Iriz is available in four different variants with two new colours

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In addition to the current colours - Atlantic Blue, Graphite Grey, and Cotton White - Proton introduced two more exciting colours: Ruby Red and Carnelian Brown.  There are four variants of the 2017 Proton Iriz that customers can choose from:- 1.3 Standard Manual - 1.3 Standard CVT - 1.3 Executive CVT - 1.6 Premium CVTThe 2017 Proton Iriz is priced from RM43,800 to RM58,800.

Click here to find out more about the all-new Proton Iriz

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Lelaki Ini Kongsi Tips Hafal Al-Quran Dalam Masa 4 Bulan Secara Berkesan. Jom Kita Amalkan

Menghafal Al-Quran sememangnya merupakan impian ramai orang yang beragama Islam

Namun begitu, ianya diakui bukanlah sesuatu yang mudah bahkan memerlukan kesungguhan dan motivasi yang tinggi.

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Berjaya menghafal Al-Quran adalah tanda-tanda orang yang diberi anugerah ilmu yang mana sesuai dengan firman Allah SWT yang bermaksud:“Sesungguhnya, Al-Quran itu adalah ayat-ayat yang nyata di dalam dada orang-orang yang diberi ilmu. Dan tidak ada yang mengingkari ayat-ayat Kami kecuali orang-orang yang zalim.” (Surah Al-Ankabut: 49).Menghafal Al-Quran merupakan amalan yang dapat membimbing jiwa dan fikiran seseorang, kerana jika dia mampu menjaga hafalannya maka ianya akan menjadi ibadah yang berkekalan.

Seorang pemuda telah berkongsikan tips yang diamalkan olehnya sehingga berjaya menghafal Al-Quran di dalam blog peribadinya

Fadhil Azman yang berasal dari Singapura telah mempelajari Islamic Theology di University of Jordan. Fadhil telah berkongsikan 22 tips mudah yang boleh dijadikan pedoman di samping membantu sesiapa sahaja yang berkeinginan untuk menghafal Al-Quran.Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

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Alhamdulillah, bersyukur ke hadrat Allah atas segala rezeki dan rahmat yang diberi. Aku bermohon pada Allah agar selalu permudahkan urusanku dalam mengulang Al-Quran & berikan aku petunjuk untuk berkongsi dan memberi inspirasi pada orang lain.Saya ingin berkongsi bahawa saya telah menghafal lebih kurang 9 juzu’ semasa di sekolah rendah, sekolah menengah dan pa-universiti. Jadi, sebenarnya saya cuma menghafal lebih kurang 20 juzu’ yang baru dan hanya mengulang 9 juzu’ lama sahaja dalam masa 4 bulan.Saya juga tidak mempunyai komitmen lain selain dari berbuat baik kepada ibu bapa. Tetapi, bagi sesiapa yang berkehendak menghafal ayat al-Quran kerana Allah, Insya Allah, Allah akan permudahkan.Ini adalah pengalaman saya dan semoga ia dapat memberikan inspirasi pada yang lain. Berikut adalah tips yang saya amalkan;

1. Betulkan niat

Ini adalah poin yang paling penting yang perlu dititik beratkan, lakukannya seikhlas hati kerana Allah, mengharapkan rahmat-Nya, keredhaan-Nya & untuk memperoleh syurga. Bukan sebab kawan, keluarga atau untuk menunjuk-nunjuk. Ya Allah lindungilah kami darinya.Semoga Allah tetapkan hati kita untuk melakukannya semata-mata kerana Allah.

2. Mulakan sekarang

Jangan tangguh-tangguh. Jikalau niat sudah ada, itu sudah bagus. Niat anda tidak akan menjadi lebih kuat sebulan dari sekarang.Usah berikan alasan tidak cukup masa. Cari masa untuk diri sendiri dan dalam menghafal Al-Quran. Saya kenal beberapa orang, yang mempunyai niat, tetapi tidak mempunyai motivasi.Pada saya, untuk mencari motivasi, fikirkan tentang betapa besar faedah yang kita akan dapat. Percayalah, anda akan dapat banyak sangat kebaikan.  Pahala juga dikira hanya dengan membaca satu huruf. Juga ada banyak kisah yang menarik dalam Al-Quran yang akan anda temui.Cuba baca Al-Quran selepas solat. Insya Allah, anda akan dapat momentum dari situ.

3. Gunakan mushaf yang sama

Saya telah menggunakan mushaf  yang sama sejak berumur 14 tahun. Inilah perkara yang selalu diingatkan oleh asatizah (guru-guru). Sebabnya ialah, apabila anda menggunakan mushaf yang sama, mata anda telah terbiasa dengan cara penulisan, warna dan hiasan dalamnya. Ini membuatkan minda anda terbiasa dengannya Insya Allah.

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4. Mendengar pembacaan ayat Al-Quran

Perkara ini mungkin susah, tetapi Allah boleh mempermudahkannya untuk anda: tinggalkan lagu-lagu anda, muzik pop dan rock. Dua benda yang bertentangan tidak dapat wujud dalam masa yang sama. Tetapi, sudah tentu terdapat beberapa pendapat mengenai hal ini. Adakah anda lebih suka mendengar muzik dari mendengar ayat al-Quran yang dikatakan menenangkan hati seseorang?Saya suka mendengar bacaan surah dalam Quran yang saya sedang hafal atau surah seterusnya yang akan dihafal kemudian, saya akan ulang surah yang sama sambil melakukan kerja lain.Perkataan tersebut akan masuk ke dalam minda kita tanpa disedari. Anda akan dapati menghafal surah menjadi lebih mudah. Saya juga akan membuka mushafsambil mendengar bacaan Quran untuk membiasakan dengan mukasurat tersebut. Kemudian saya akan mulakan hafalan.

5. Pengulangan dan pembahagian halaman adalah asas untuk menghafal

Baca keseluruhan halaman beberapa kali, anda boleh memilih untuk membahagikan halaman kepada tiga atau dua bahagian. Ini bergantung kepada berapa mudah untuk menghafal halaman tersebut. Hafal bahagian pertama sebelum meneruskan ke bahagian seterusnya. Elakkan pergi ke muka hadapan sebelum anda dapati hafalan tersebut tersimpan utuh dalam ingatan.

6. Pemahaman adalah kunci penting dalam menghafal

Adalah sangat menyeronokkan jika anda memahami apa yang disampaikan oleh-Nya. Demi Allah, saya dapati al-Quran sangat cantik, ia boleh membawa anda ke titik terendah dan membuka anda kepada perubahan yang lebih besar.Fokus pada apa yang anda baca untuk memahami ayat tersebut. Jangan memikirkan hal lain ketika membacanya.Muat turun aplikasi terjemahan/tafsir al-Quran dalam telefon anda. Atau boleh juga menggunakan mushaf yang mempunyai terjemahan di bahagian tepi. Ustazah saya (semoga Allah anugerahkan kebaikan kepadanya) sentiasa menasihati kita bahawa kefahaman telah menjawab sebahagian dari soalan. Jadi, dalam konteks ini, pemahaman adalah sebahagian penghafalan ayat tersebut, Insya Allah.

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7. Mulakan dengan perlahan-lahan

Ambil selangkah demi selangkah, Insya Allah anda akan dapati menghafal dengan konsisten lebih mudah.

8. Jangan putus asa

Tidak bermakna jika hari ini terasa susah, esok juga akan terasa susah. Bacalah doa sebelum memulakan hafalan. Ingatlah di mana jua anda sekarang (dalam menghafal) adalah satu langkah untuk menamatkan penghafalan seuruh al-Quran. Yang penting, jangan berhenti.

9. Berkawan dengan mereka yang turut menghafal

Dengan mempunyai rakan yang turut menghafal, ia boleh membuatkan anda lebih bermotivasi untuk menghafal dan mengulang.

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10. Buat perancangan

Secara asasnya, saya menghafal lebih kurang 4-6 halaman setiap hari. Untuk menghafal satu halaman, saya mengambil masa lebih kurang 30 min, bergantung pada tahap kesukaran halaman tersebut. Ada halaman yang mengambil masa 20 min untuk dihafal.Alhamdulillah, Allah permudahkan bagi saya. Manakala bagi halaman yang lebih susah, saya mengambil masa 45 minit.

11. Masa yang terbaik

Untuk menghafal al-Quran adalah selepas subuh atau fajar, iaitu ketika minda masih segar. Ketenangan fajar akan memasuki minda anda. Ustaz saya selalu menasihatkan kami untuk lebih produktif pada waktu pagi.Selain itu, waktu selepas solat adalah masa yang sesuai untuk menghafal selain dari waktu antara Maghrib dan Isya’.

12. Jadi produktif

Bacalah al-Quran dalam perjalanan ke sekolah atau tempat kerja. Secara peribadi, saya lebih suka menaiki kereta api berbanding memandu kerana masa perjalanan tersebut saya boleh isi dengan menghafal atau mengulang.

13. Bawalah mushaf anda ke mana sahaja anda pergi

Ia akan menjadi peringatan untuk anda membacanya Insya Allah.

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14. Jagalah mata anda

Dari memandang atau melihat aurat berlainan jantina. Telinga anda dari mendengar gossip. Mulut anda dari berkata belakang, mengumpat dan dari semua perbuatan yang dilarang. Ustazah saya sering kali mengingatkan dan meminta kami untuk menghafal puisi Imam Syafi’ie sebagai peringatan.Aku mengadu kepada Wakii’ (Imam Syafi’ie) mengenai ingatanku yang lemah. Dia menasihatku untuk meninggalkan dosa, dan dia memberitahuku bahawa ilmu adalah cahaya, dan cahaya Allah tidak akan sampai pada pendosa.

15. Bertaubat

Bertaubatlah selalu, kadang kalau kita melakukan dosa tanpa menyedarinya. Apabila seseorang membuat dosa, dia perlulah segera bertaubat kepada Allah. Allah menerima taubat orang yang ikhlas, Insya Allah.

16. Minta seseorang mendengar bacaan anda; tasmii'

Carilah seorang kawan, ahli keluarga atau guru untuk tasmii’ anda. Dia mestilah seorang yang tahu membaca al-Quran dengan betul, jadi apabila berlaku kesalahan kecil, dia dapat membetulkannya.

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17. Muraja'ah (ulang) apa yang telah anda hafal

Carilah seseorang untuk mendengar anda mengulang bacaan. Seseorang itu perlulah memperkukuhkan hafalannya dengan selalu mengulang.

18. Makan kismis dan madu

Saya tidak pasti dengan mendalam mengenai hal ini, tetapi saya diajar bahawa memakan kismis & madu dapat mengukuhkan ingatan Insya Allah.

19. Lakukan solat malam

Buatlah sekurang-kuranya dua rakaat, kemudian berdoalah. Ia amat membantu Insya Allah.“Doa semasa tahajjud diibaratkan seperti busar panah yang tidak pernah tersasar dari sasarannya” – Imam Syafi’ie

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20. Berdoalah selalu dan harapkan pertolongan Allah

“Jangan memandang rendah kuasa doa. Ketahuilah bahawa tiada yang lebih disukai Allah lebih dari hambanya berdoa kepada-Nya.” (Tirmidhi)Berdoalah kepada Allah agar memudahkan minda dan hati anda untuk menghafal dan tidak melupakan hafalan tersebut. Mohon padaNya agar dikuatkan ingatan dan mohonlah agar Allah singkirkan sifat malas dalam diri.

21. Doakan kebaikan untuk orang lain

Semasa anda berdoa untuk diri sendiri, selitkan sekali doa untuk orang lain yang mungkin amat memerlukan rahmat Allah.“Doa seorang Muslim untuk saudaranya (muslim lainnya) yang tidak berada di hadapannya akan dikabulkan oleh Allah. Di atas kepala orang muslim yang berdoa tersebut terdapat seorang malaikat yang ditugasi menjaganya. Setiap kali orang Muslim itu mendoakan kebaikan bagi saudaranya, niscaya malaikat yang menjaganya berkata, “Aamiin (semoga Allah mengabulkan) dan bagimu hal yang serupa.” (Muslim)

22. Minta ibu bapa mendoakan anda

Apabila saya mula menghafal al-Quran, saya memberitahu ibu saya akan niat tersebut & meminta ibu bapa saya mendoakan saya. Ia sangat membantu.

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Itu sahaja, saya harap perkongsian ini bermanfaat dalam apa sudut sekali pun meskipun sedikit. Semoga Allah permudahkan bagi anda untuk menghafal dan mengulang al-Quran dan semoga Allah permudahkan segala urusan kita.

Semoga perkongsian ini memberi manfaat buat semua! :)

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"Ini Tanggungjawab Saya" - Remaja 15 Tahun Ini Dipuji Jadi Wali Nikahkan Kakak Tersayang

Adanya wali merupakan salah satu rukun nikah dalam Islam

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Mengikut tertib wali, bapa kandung hendaklah menjadi wali bagi semua perkahwinan anak perempuannya. Sekiranya bapa tidak ada kerana meninggal dunia maka hak wali berpindah kepada datuk pengantin perempuan itu; dan jika datuk juga meninggal dunia maka hak wali itu berpindah kepada saudara lelaki seibu-sebapa kepada  pengantin perempuan dan begitulah bidang kuasa wali mengikut tertib susunannya.

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Oleh kerana wali merupakan salah satu syarat sah nikah maka bukan semua orang boleh menjadi wali. Syarat-syarat sah menjadi wali ialah lelaki yang beragama Islam, berakal, adil, merdeka, dan baligh.

Baru-baru ini viral kisah seorang remaja berusia 15 tahun telah menikahkan kakaknya di Dungun, Terengganu

Pelajar tingkatan tiga yang bernama Ismaildaniel Ibrahim itu telah menikahkan kakak keduanya iaitu Noriffa Akasha bersama pasangan, Ahmad Asyaf Syafik Ahmad Shamsuddin pada 14 Ogos yang lalu.

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“Allah SWT beri saya ketenangan dan Alhamdullilah, saya berjaya menikahkan kakak.“Pada mulanya, saya rasa gementar kerana bimbang akad saya itu tidak menjadi namun Alhamdulillah, semua berjalan lancar,” kata anak bongsu daripada empat beradik itu kepada Harian Metro.

Tambah pelajar Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Tengku Intan Zaharah itu lagi, dia telah berlatih beberapa kali sebelum berjaya menyempurnakan majlis berkenaan.

Ismaildaniel telah kehilangan bapa tercinta, [email protected] Muhamad Ali, akibat kanser, ketika usianya hanya setahun

“Sebagai anak tunggal lelaki, ini tanggungjawab saya apatah lagi ibu sentiasa berpesan arwah ayah mahu saya mengambil alih tanggungjawab itu," ujarnya.

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Sementara itu, ibu kepada Ismaildaniel, Salmiah berkata, dia kagum dengan kematangan anaknya untuk menjadi wali serta menyempurnakan majlis nikah kakak kandungnya itu.“Dia menjadi wali untuk perkahwinan kakak sulungnya dua tahun lalu tetapi dia enggan menikahkan kakaknya ketika itu kerana dia masih kecil.

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“Pada mulanya, kami merancang mahu wakilkan kepada jurunikah namun Ismaildaniel minta izin untuk melafazkan akad sambil disaksikan jurunikah.“Sebagai ibu, saya bangga apatah lagi tetamu yang hadir melahirkan perasaan kagum dengan kebolehan Ismaildaniel yang berjaya melakukannya dengan baik,” katanya.

Ekoran tularnya kisah ini, rata-rata netizen meluahkan rasa teruja dan memuji adik Ismaildaniel:

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Adik ini pun matang dari usianya, jadi wali kepada kakak

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This Super Cute Bouquet Is Only Available For Valentine's And You 'Gut' To Have It

This Spotlight is sponsored by CALPIS.

Instead of the conventional chocolates and soft toys, CALPIS wants to give you more guts to express your love differently this Valentine's Day

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That's why CALPIS is collaborating with 50Gram so you can now gift a gorgeous bouquet with a bottle of their limited edition flavour - CALPIS Cherry Blossom.Available on 50Gram's website right now, the CALPIS Sakura bouquet is complete with pretty roses, eucalyptus leaves, and a limited edition CALPIS Cherry Blossom. Not only is the bouquet beautiful, it's the perfect healthy gift for those you care about.If you don't know, CALPIS is Japan's first cultured milk drink and it can help you maintain good gut health. Your loved ones will absolutely love it!

The best part is this CALPIS video, that celebrates Malaysians who have the guts (teehee!) to express their love

In addition to their exclusive bouquet with 50Gram, CALPIS went around to reward Malaysians who were daring enough to express their love in different ways.Remember this waiter who danced to BLACKPINK's Kill This Love while serving his customers? He had the guts to step out of his comfort zone and show off his dance moves, bringing joy and laughter to thousands of people as his video went viral.That's why CALPIS sent him a bouquet of CALPIS Sakura to reward him for his daring expression of love. In the video, CALPIS also surprised other Malaysians for their acts of courage and love throughout the year. Watch the full video below:

Now, it's your turn to step up and have the guts to show you care, by sending a CALPIS Sakura bouquet to someone special today!

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Along with the bouquet, you could surprise your bae with a special treat, take your parents out for a meal, do something fun with your bestie, or perform a random act of kindness. You don't need a special occasion to show someone how much you care!

Find out about this bouquet and more on 50Gram's website today!

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Senarai Bantuan Awal Kerajaan Bagi Januari 2021 Untuk B40, M40, Pelajar IPT & Warga Emas

Umum sedia maklum, pelbagai inisiatif dan bantuan telah diumumkan oleh kerajaan pada Belanjawan 2021 yang dibentangkan pada tahun lepas di Dewan Rakyat

Menteri Kewangan, Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz.
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Dengan inisiatif dan bantuan yang bakal disalurkan khususnya kepada rakyat Malaysia terjejas ini mungkin sedikit sebanyak dapat membantu dan meringankan beban yang ditanggung oleh mereka.Lebih-lebih ketika pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) dan Proklamasi Darurat yang diumumkan baru-baru ini, pastinya ianya memberi kesan terutamanya kepada golongan yang memerlukan.  Oleh itu, berikut di bawah adalah senarai bantuan awal daripada kerajaan bagi Januari 2021 untuk golongan B40, M40, pelajar IPT dan warga emas yang turut dikongsikan semula oleh seorang pengguna di Twitter, Liyana Rahman (@LinkitMy) :

1. Cara permohonan dan semakan status telefon pintar percuma untuk golongan B40

Untuk bantuan telefon pintar percuma ini, pelajar sekolah dari keluarga B40 yang berminat serta layak digalakkan untuk membuat permohonan.Berikut dikongsikan maklumat mengenai cara permohonan telefon pintar percuma termasuk semakan status dan syarat kelayakan:Sebelum membuat permohonan, sila pastikan anda (pelajar) adalah dari keluarga B40 :1. Anda perlu mendapatkan kebenaran dahulu daripada ibu bapa terlebih dahulu dan kumpulkan maklumat seperti berikut :Nombor MyKid atau MyKad MuridNombor MyKad ibu bapaStatus yang menunjukkan anda dari keluarga B40 di portal Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN)2. Layari Portal BPN Hasil secara online di https://bpn.hasil.gov.my/ dan masukkan No. Kad Pengenalan ibu bapa.3. Kemudian, sila klik pada butang 'Semak'4. Anda perlu mendaftarkan nama dengan mengisi borang permohonan secara online di https://appform.prod.frogdev.asia/ atau https://ytlfoundation.org/learn.5. Lengkapkan maklumat pelajar dan ibu bapa serta butiran tambahan yang perlu disertakan.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Semakan status telefon pintar B40 ini boleh dibuat secara atas talian menerusi laman sesawang https://lcs.yes.my.Anda juga akan dimaklumkan status permohonan menerusi emel. Ibu bapa juga akan turut menerima emel berkaitan proses pendaftaran.Ibu bapa perlu mengikuti proses pendaftaran seterusnya dengan memuat naik beberapa maklumat seperti berikut:1 salinan MyKad atau MyKid pelajar1 salinan MyKad Ibu bapaSurat Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) yang dikeluarkan oleh Kerajaan Malaysia sebagai bukti status B40 atau dokumen sah yang boleh membuktikan status B40Pastikan ibu bapa mengisi borang pendaftaran dalam tempoh 7 hari selepas menerima emel.Antara syarat kelayakan permohonan telefon pintar percuma adalah seperti berikut:Pelajar yang dicalonkan mestilah terdiri daripada mereka yang bersekolah di sekolah kebangsaan sama ada di peringkat rendah atau menengah.Pelajar tersebut mestilah tergolong dalam keluarga B40.

2. Cara permohonan bantuan kredit e-wallet RM100 untuk para pelajar

Pada mulanya ketika pembentangan Belanjawan 2021 diumumkan, sebanyak RM50 sahaja diberikan secara one-off kepada para pelajar yang berumur 18 hingga 20 tahun ini.Walau bagaimanapun, ia mendapat pelbagai respons terutama daripada golongan pelajar. Oleh itu, kerajaan telah mengambil keputusan untuk menaikkan kepada jumlah RM100.Inisiatif itu akan turut diberikan kepada 1.1 juta mahasiswa termasuk mereka yang berumur lebih daripada 20 tahun.Berikut di bawah adalah cara permohonan untuk tuntutan e-Belia berjumlah RM100 ini:

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Tiada permohonan bersurat atau perlu pergi ke mana-mana pejabat kerajaan diperlukan.Anda akan menerima bantuan ini sekiranya anda memuat turun atau download salah satu aplikasi e-wallet seperti Grab, Boost atau TnG eWallet.Selepas itu, anda perlulah mendaftar akaun atau verifikasi akaun menggunakan kad pengenalan anda.Mengisi segala butiran yang diperlukan.Sekiranya anda layak, bantuan ini boleh ditebus melalui verifikasi kad pengenalan sahaja.Disclaimer: Cara permohonan dan tarikh dikreditkan SAYS Seismik akan maklumkan dari semasa ke semasa.

3. Cara permohonan bantuan Jabatan Kebajikan Masyarakat (JKM) kanak-kanak tahun 2021

Sambungan. Ini untuk yang ada anak. pic.twitter.com/2PUKkR1wqn— Liyana Rahman (@LinkitMy) January 14, 2021

4. Cara permohonan bantuan bulanan daripada JKM bagi tahun 2021

Sambungan. Bantuan dari JKM. Kalau anda kenal sesiapa OKU, tidak berupaya kerja, kanak-kanak, warga tua, boleh share kepada mereka cara-cara memohon.  pic.twitter.com/U3SPpnHUAL— Liyana Rahman (@LinkitMy) January 14, 2021

5. Semakan status dan permohonan Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat (BPR) 2021

BPN 2021. Di bahagian soalan lazim (3rd picture) baru I tahu kewujudan bantuan suami prihatin 2021 pic.twitter.com/YRXMwNhTNP— Liyana Rahman (@LinkitMy) January 14, 2021

6. Bantuan JKM kepada warga emas dan bantuan KPM untuk persekolahan

Bantuan JKM kepada warga emas, dan bantuan KPM untuk persekolahan. pic.twitter.com/XkbeJhN1kP— Liyana Rahman (@LinkitMy) January 14, 2021

7. Bantuan perubatan untuk golongan kurang berkemampuan (Skim Peduli Kesihatan untuk golongan B40)

Bantuan perubatan untuk golongan kurang berkemampuan. Boleh semak kelayakan diri sendiri atau ibubapa anda di https://t.co/2jrMkejVSy atau check IG/FB @pekaB40 pic.twitter.com/IwUtS7tqCE— Liyana Rahman (@LinkitMy) January 14, 2021

Semoga perkongsian ini sedikit sebanyak dapat meringankan beban untuk anda dan keluarga dalam membuat permohonan bantuan. Stay safe!

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How A Group Of Good Samaritans Rescued An Elderly Woman From Snatch Thieves In Ipoh

Two men on a motorcycle had tried to rob an elderly woman in broad daylight on Tuesday, 28 March

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During the 3.20pm incident, the 68-year-old victim was in her car when she was attacked by the pillion rider who opened her car door and snatched her bag. A CCTV footage showing the absolutely shocking incident that happened at an alley in Pasir Putih, Ipoh, Perak has gone viral on social media.

The CCTV recording shows two passers-by who rushed to help the victim. A quick-thinking man attacked the robbers as they tried to flee, and knocked them off-balance.

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In less than a minute, a group of people gathered around the scene, and tried to prevent the snatch thieves from escaping

It was chaotic.  The duo can be seen struggling as they tried to get on their bike to flee the scene, but more and more people congregated to lend a helping hand to apprehend the suspects. In the CCTV recording, several people were seen beating up the two assailants in their attempts to subdue them.It is learned that the public managed to foil the robbers' escape bid.

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However, that wasn't the end of it, as the one of the suspects feigned innocence

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"Apa bukti? (What's your proof?)" one of the suspects said repeatedly

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Video recordings that surfaced on social media revealed that one of the manipulative suspects claimed that he was being accused and demanded proof that he was trying to rob the elderly woman.According to media reports, the public decided to let the duo go in the end as they did not manage to rob the victim.

Nevertheless, the police have successfully nabbed the suspects involved later

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According to the police, two suspects, aged 23 and 28, were arrested following a police report that was lodged by the victim. They have been remanded for six days for investigations. Ipoh OCPD Asst Comm Sum Chang Keong revealed that the suspects used a motorcycle with a fake registration plate during that robbery attempt. "Two men on a motorcycle pulled her shirt and asked for money. The woman shouted for help and people came to her aid.""The victim did not suffer any losses or injuries during the incident," he was quoted as saying by The Star Online.

Kudos to the police and all the people who came to the elderly woman's rescue!


AirAsia Flight From Perth To Bali Plunges 20,000 Feet Mid-Air

On Sunday, 15 October, an AirAsia flight from Perth to Bali was forced to turn back after the plane lost cabin pressure and plunged 20,000 feet, about 25 minutes after take-off

Passengers on board AirAsia flight QZ535.
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According to a report by New Straits Times, AirAsia flight QZ535 plummeted two-thirds of its altitude in a matter of seconds - from 32,000 feet to 10,000 feet - while still over Western Australia due to "technical difficulties". The incident caused massive shock and panic in the aircraft. Media reports on the incident said that oxygen masks dropped and passengers were told to adopt the "brace" position as the plane dropped altitude. Despite that, the Airbus 320, carrying 151 people, landed safely at Perth International Airport at 12.40pm, where the passengers boarded another Bali-bound plane provided by AirAsia. There have been no reports of injury either.

AirAsia released an official statement on the incident soon after, apologising for the terrifying mid-air emergency and stressing that the safety of its passengers are of utmost importance to them

AirAsia flight QZ535 that had to return to Perth due to sudden loss of cabin pressure.
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"AirAsia Indonesia apologises for any inconvenience caused. "Our engineers are assessing the aircraft. All affected passengers (were) scheduled to the next available flight and provided with necessary assistance including meal vouchers," said the statement, as reported by BBC.

Meanwhile, Australian media is rife with comments from the passengers on board flight QZ535, who were mostly shocked and traumatised by the untoward incident

One of the 145 passengers, Claire Askew, told Australia's Seven News that the situation may have been made worse by the panic among the cabin crew."The panic was escalated, because of the behaviour of staff, who were screaming and looked tearful."Now, I get it... but we looked to them for reassurance and we didn't get any, we were more worried because of how panicked they were," Askew said, adding that everyone was terrified.

Australian passengers feared the worst when they couldn't understand the announcements that weren't in English

The West Australian quoted Merv Loy, one of the passengers on board, who said that the only announcements that they received in English were to put their seatbelts on and "Brace". "We didn't understand a word they were saying. It was pretty scary," he said. "It (the advice) was all in Asian or Thai or something. We couldn't understand anything that was coming over the loudspeaker," added Glenyce Regan, another passenger, who said that she felt the lost of  pressure from breathing as she had just recently went through a heart operation. "I thought we were gone. I really, really thought we were gone. My life flashed in front of me," she told The West Australian.

"We were all pretty much saying goodbye to each other. It was really upsetting," a passenger from Perth, Leah, told 9NEWS.

One of the passengers, Leah, when speaking to 9NEWS.
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17 Facts To Help You Comprehend The Devastation Of Nepal's Earthquake

1. A massive 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Nepal at midday on Saturday, 25th April 2015. The earthquake epicenter hit 80km northwest of Kathmandu.

Rescue workers remove debris as they search for victims of the earthquake in the city of Bhaktapur found in the east of the Kathmandu Valley.
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2. The initial reported death toll of 1,000 people quickly surpass 3,300 as of 27 April 2015

An elderly woman is accompanied through the street in the Bhaktapur after undergoing treatment for a head injury at one of its remaining hospitals.
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3. At least 6,500 people are reportedly injured, but these numbers are still rising

Nepalis mourn the death of a relative at a mass cremation at Pashupatinath in Kathmandu on April 26, 2015.
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4. For two days, a series of aftershocks continued to shake the country, further traumatizing the people. One aftershock recorded a magnitude of 6.7.

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5. The earthquake and tremors were so powerful it could be felt as far as New Delhi and across parts of Bangladesh, Tibet region of China, and Pakistan. Deaths have been reported in India (60 fatalities) and China (17 fatalities).

Grieving women hold the hands of relatives as they lie beneath a thin white sheet in the city of Kathmandu. Makeshift funeral pyres are being set up across the city.
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6. This is the first earthquake of such devastation to hit central Nepal in 81 years. In 1934, the 8.1 magnitude Nepal-Bihar earthquake killed 10,000 people.

Men ease their way around the ruins of homes in Bhaktapur, scouring the site for any survivors.
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7. The quake triggered several avalanches in the landlocked mountainous country, especially at Mount Everest

Terrifying new video shows the instant a group of climbers on Mount Everest were forced to run for their lives after an avalanche was triggered by the massive earthquake. The video was captured by German Climber Jost Kobusch and posted to YouTube Sunday, showing base camp moments before and after the avalanche that killed at least 18 people on Everest and injured dozens of others.

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8. The snow swept away tents and people. 17 climbers and sherpas have been killed, 37 injured, and dozens still missing at Mount Everest. About 800 people are trapped in the base camp waiting for rescue.

Here, rescuers use a makeshift stretcher to carry an injured person after an avalanche triggered by an earthquake flattened parts of Everest Base Camp
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Rescuers tend to a sherpa injured in the avalanche
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9. In the city, century-old ancient landmarks and temples in the Kathmandu Valley, which were the pride of the nation, were left to rubble. Four of it were Unesco World Heritage sites.

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Before and after: The Dharahara Tower, one of Kathmandu's landmarks built by Nepal's royal rulers in the 1800s was reduced to rubble when the earthquake struck yesterday morning.
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10. In the rural areas, 80% of houses were destroyed

Flattened: Rescuers are now rushing to the rubble to find survivors and bring relief and mountainous region in Nepal which has been badly affected by Saturday's earthquake.
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11. Victims were trapped under metres and metres of rubble. Rescue team had to remove the rubble brick by brick looking for survivors, some of which were pulled out from under dead bodies.

Aid workers use their hands to dig bricks from piles of rubble in Bhaktapur as more relief arrives from neighbouring countries on Sunday.
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12. With people terrified of more earthquakes, tent cities have now sprung up in Kathmandu with many feeling safer shivering in the cold Himalayan mountain air than in buildings

In the capital city, thousands are camping in the streets for fear of more tremors from the earthquake's aftershock. This morning it measured 6.9 on the Richter Scale.
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Tents are seen from an airplane window in an open field next to Tribhuwan International Airport on April 26, 2015, a day after a massive quake in Kathmandu, Nepal.
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13. Hospital workers had to stretch patients out onto the streets and conduct operations under makeshift tents as it was too dangerous to treat them indoors

The wounded are treated outside of Bir Hospital in the capital city of Kathmandu with medics from volunteering charities expected to arrive.
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14. People are already conducting mass cremation for the victims

People burn the bodies of earthquake victims at a mass cremation at Pashupatinath in Kathmandu on April 26, 2015. (PRAKASH MATHEMA/AFP/Getty Images
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15. Grief-stricken Nepal is now short on water, electricity, food, and medical supplies

Family members break down during the cremation of earthquake victims in Bhaktapur near Kathmandu, April 26, 2015.
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16. The international community has pledged rescue support and millions of dollars in aid packages to Nepal

The international community has also pledged support and aid packages to Nepal. The US secretary of state, John Kerry, has said the US will pledge $1m to the aid effort and will also assist with a disaster response team. Australia has also pledged a Aus$5m aid package, while India, Sri Lanka, the UK, China and others are all sending disaster response teams to assist in search and rescue.

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With heavy hearts, we report that a staff member and two volunteers from Nepal Red Cross Society were killed during the...Posted by Australian Red Cross on Sunday, 26 April 2015

17. Wisma Putra has announced that no Malaysians were injured or killed in the quake. A group of climbers from Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) managed to survive the avalanche in Mount Everest.

Dramatic photographs from Everest basecamp in the aftermath of the Nepalese earthquake have emerged. Pictures taken by AFP's South Asia photo chief Roberto Schmidt show an enormous cloud of snow and debris cascading down the mountain as survivors recalled the horrifying moment that disaster struck on Saturday.
Image via Robert Schmidt/AFP

"I ran and it just flattened me. I tried to get up and it flattened me again," Singapore-based marine biologist George Foulsham told AFP at base camp. "I couldn't breathe, I thought I was dead. When I finally stood up, I couldn't believe it passed me over and I was almost untouched."
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More photos from Nepal:

Survivors inspect a crack in the road left in Kathmandu, Nepal, in the wake of the earthquake.
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A survivor is pulled from the rubble of a collapsed building in Kathmandu yesterday shortly after the earthquake struck at around noon.
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As well as leveling many of Kathmandu's homes and structures, the quake also left a dust pall over the valley, doctors and witnesses said.
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People search for survivors under the rubble of collapsed buildings in Kathmandu Durbar Square yesterday in the immediate aftermath.
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A Nepalese woman holds the hand of her relative killed in an earthquake at a hospital, in Kathmandu, Nepal, Sunday, April 26, 2015.
Image via Manish Swarup/AP Photo

A Nepalese man and woman hold each other in Kathmandu's Durbar Square.
Image via Prakash Mathema/AFP

Nepalese novice Buddhist monks offer prayers for earthquake victims at the Bodhgaya Mahabodhi Temple in the Indian town of Bodhgaya on April 26, 2015.
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Four Bumi Attributes You Should Know As A Home Buyer In Malaysia

1. Bumi Quota
Developers have to allocate at least 30% of all property units to Bumiputeras

Under the New Economic Policy (NEP), the Bumiputera Lot Quota Regulation was introduced as a means to increase Bumiputera shares in real estate up to at least 30%. This means that, as of 1971, developers have had to allocate at least 30% of all property units (be it residential or commercial) to Bumiputeras.

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Bumi quota regulations differ from state to state as it falls under the state government's jurisdiction

According to Malaysian law, State Authorities are given full control over land matters and as such, Bumi Quota regulations fall under the State Government’s jurisdiction causing them to differ from state to state. A table with a general outline of Bumi Quotas in all states in Peninsular Malaysia can be viewed over here.

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2. Bumi Lot
Bumi lots are units of land of property which can only be purchased and owned by Bumiputeras

Bumi Lots are units of land or property, which can only be purchased and owned by Bumiputeras. These lots are not to be confused with Malay Reserved Lands (see below).

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This is all well and good for genuine homebuyers and long-term investors, as they do not intend on quickly selling off the lot.  However, owners who wish to sell will face several adversities when they decide to sell these properties. Some of these problems include:
lack of demand for their property due to the restricted market (Bumiputeras only);
slow appreciation of Bumi Lot prices; owners reap only but a small profit from the sale of their property;
rejection by Land Office for consent to transfer to non-Bumi.

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Bumi lots may be sold to non-Bumis under certain circumstances

In certain cases, Bumi Lots may be “released” and sold to non-Bumis following procedures like the following:
apply for consent to transfer by providing compelling enough reasons (i.e. there is no demand for the lots following a year of advertising) to the Land Office;
appeal to Land Office if application is rejected;
reimburse developer with discounted amount from initial purchase.

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A purchaser should also keep in mind that a “released” Bumi Lot does not make it a non-Bumi Lot. Meaning that once the non-Bumi owner of the Bumi Lot chooses to sell to a non-Bumi, he will have to reapply for the Land Office’s consent for transfer of ownership.

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Furthermore, depending on the state in question, the Land Title may or may not be endorsed (i.e. “stamped”) as a Bumi Lot. It is rarely endorsed on Sale and Purchase Agreements (S&P). As such, it is imperative the buyers get their lawyers to thoroughly investigate the Title content as well as Land Office records. Below is an example of how the endorsement would look like:

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That said, there are no actual policies or laws to regulate sales in the secondary market. And there in lies the common problems that Bumi Lot owners face when they choose to sell their properties. One of which is that Jabatan Tanah officers often reject transfers of ownership from Bumis to non-Bumis regardless of whether or not the property is a Bumi Lot.

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Note: Leasehold units are more strictly regulated by the Land Office than freehold properties. It is an unwritten policy that all transfers from Bumis to non-Bumis will be rejected (the first time) by Land Office (regardless of whether or not it is a Bumi Lot).

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3. Bumi Discount
Bumiputeras can purchase a Bumi lot with a discount of up to 15% of the initial price

The purchase of a Bumi Lot by a Bumiputera is subject to a discount of up to 15% off the initial price. These percentages differ from state to state and in Johor, it also depends on the property prices. A list of the Bumi Quotas and Bumi Discounts, categorized by state, is listed here.

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Conventionally, during the subdivision stage of development, a developer, with the State Authority’s consent, will ‘mark’ several properties as Bumi Lots. Naturally, these properties are advertised as such and will only be sold to Bumiputera buyers. However, due to the declining demand for Bumi Lots, developers were often hard pressed to sell off these lots to cut losses and avoid being penalized by State Authorities.

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As such, instead of marking certain units as Bumi Lots and advertising them as such, developers will draw up the list of Bumiputera buyers and ‘mark’ the certain units as Bumi Lots, following the buyer’s consent. This where the Bumi Discount comes in; to be able to purchase the property using the Bumi Discount, the buyer must provide consent to ‘mark’ the property as a Bumi Lot.

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Bumi lots may be harder to sell as the market is strictly confined to Bumiputeras

Depending on the location of the property, Bumi lots may be harder to sell as the market is strictly confined to Bumiputeras. Anticipating this disadvantage, many Bumiputera buyers (especially real estate investors) are unwilling to purchase Bumi Lots and hence, basic economics tells us that where there is scarce demand in relation to supply, prices are kept low. Thus, when property prices of neighbouring non-Bumi lots rise, the discounted Bumi Lots do not appreciate at the same rate.

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However, contrary to the common misconception, this does not apply to all Bumi Lot properties. For example, in areas that are densely populated by Bumiputeras (i.e. Shah Alam, Dengkil, Putrajaya etc.), the bulk of demand for units in that area is from Bumiputeras and hence, owners do not have to worry about selling their properties off.

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4. Malay Reserved Lands (MRL)
Not to be confused with Bumi lots, MRL are lands which can only be owned and held by Malays

A common misconception is that Malay Reserved Lands (MRLs) are the same as Bumi Lots, when in fact the two types of lands are quite different. MRLs are lands, which can only be owned and held by Malays.

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MRLs are almost impossible to be legally released to non-Malays

Converse to Bumi Lots, MRLs are virtually impossible to be legally ‘released’ to non-Malays. For the land to be granted release, another property of similar value and size must be declared as a replacement. In order for this to be done, the Exco will survey surrounding districts for applicable lands.

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Furthermore, there are several other characteristics that distinguish MRLs from Bumi Lots. The following are a few of those features:
Malay owners are not allowed to rent out properties built on MRLs or the lands to non-Malays
All businesses that operate on MRLs must be owned by Malays
Publicly traded companies must comprise of only Malay stakeholders

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"Parkson At Pavilion Mall Prices A Woman's Modesty At Only RM1,000"

Earlier today, 1 July, Facebook user Amanda Sabri published a post referring to an incident that took place at Parkson, Pavilion Mall, exactly two months ago, on 1 May. In the post, Amanda details how she was humiliated while she was using the Wallis changing room.

A file photo of mini fitting stage at Parkson, Pavilion.
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From Amanda Sabri's Facebook post:

"On the 1st of May 2015, I, Amanda Sabri was humiliated in the Wallis changing rooms at Parkson, Pavilion. As I was in the midst of trying on one of the items (note: at that moment still undressed), a male salesperson walks into the changing area and flips open the curtain that acts as a door to protect a woman's modesty."

Pointing out how it wasn't an accident, she mentions in her post, which has since gone viral among Malaysians, that these changing rooms are not only in an all female section of the department store, but it was also in a section which was sublet to Wallis. She writes:

"The male salesperson who flipped the curtain - he was from Hush Puppies. What was he doing there? Only god knows.He had a good look at me.. that I'm sure. Because I too had a good look at him. After he left, I was in shock and a million thoughts went through my head."

In shock, Amanda thought to herself what she should do. Should she leave it behind and move on, considering that such things must happen to quite a few people? However, it was in that moment when the thought of this happening to her daughter hit her.

"One day, something like this could happen to my daughter too. Will I just stand aside, and tell her that its ok for the male salesperson to have a look at her body without clothes on?Will I teach her that its not worth speaking up to a big retailer, because we are worthless? Will women always be victims, but never have the courage to speak up?"

Realising that she couldn't take such a chance, Amanda decided to speak up. She first spoke directly to the male salesperson himself, to the managers on duty, and even to few other male and female representatives at their head office. However, nothing happened.

"Other than a million "We are sorry" coming from their Management, there has been nothing else. Nothing else that I feel was enough to prove that they too felt that the act was not acceptable."

"They did however," wrote Amanda, "offer me a RM1,000 Parkson Giftcard," which she declined. In other words, Parkson at Pavilion prices a woman's modesty at only RM1,000, she wrote in the post.

She mentioned that the incident has scarred her."Since then, I have made an active effort to not purchase or try on clothes from stores which have male attendants."Amanda hopes that her post gets more women to feel brave and gives them courage to speak up."It starts with a guy 'accidentally' opening a changing room door, then he will accidentally rape you too." Her post has so far been shared over 1,000 times.


HTC One Beats Apple and Samsung to Become Phone of The Year

The HTC One has triumphed at T3 Gadget Awards, picking up 3 awards - T3 Design Award, Phone of the Year and the coveted Gadget of the Year

The HTC One is the Taiwanese company's flagship Android-based phone
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“It’s been a brilliant night for HTC and the HTC One is deserving winner of three of the biggest awards," said Kieran Alger Editor-in-chief of T3.

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"The HTC One is HTC back to its best, producing one of the most capable and stylish smartphones ever. It’s not only a beautiful looking phone that stands out amid a lot very similar handsets, it’s also a superbly powerful piece of kit."

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He added: "HTC has gone for quality all over this tremendous handset. From the bold move of including a camera that employs 'fewer but better' pixels, to the Beats Audio speakers and its killer feature that lush, 4.7-inch, full-HD screen.”

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HTC One beat both the Apple iPhone 5 and the Samsung Galaxy S4 in the Phone of the Year category

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The Android smartphone is set apart from competitors' handsets by its dual frontal stereo speakers powered by built-in amplifiers and 'BlinkFeed' that streams live content onto one screen.

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The iPad mini was named tablet of the year!
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Lelaki Ini Kongsi Kecanggihan Klinik Kerajaan Di Dubai, Komen Netizen Pula Menghiburkan

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Satu ketika dulu, kita semua pernah dikhabarkan Malaysia bakal menghasilkan kereta terbang apabila tiba tahun 2020

Namun, kini sudah masuk ke tahun 2021 tetapi negara kita masih belum mencapai tahap kecanggihan seperti di negara Jepun dan Dubai.Jadi, tidak hairanlah ramai di antara kita terkesima melihat betapa canggihnya teknologi di negara lain berbanding Malaysia betul tak?Sama seperti video yang viral di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang usahawan Malaysia berkongsi mengenai kecanggihan klinik kerajaan di Dubai mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh tersebut di bawah:

  @irfan.khairi Pelik tak? Apa pendapat anda Dubai???   Ampun Bang Jago - Tian Storm & Ever Slkr

Kongsi sistem canggih di klinik kerajaan Dubai, semuanya menggunakan sistem robot

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada Irfan Khairi yang sudah lama menetap di Dubai, dia menunjukkan bagaimana klinik kerajaan di sana menyediakan perkhidmatan kepada pesakit mereka.Apa yang membuatkan ramai kagum adalah klinik di sana menggunakan robot sebagai alat utama sistem mereka.

Image via @irfan.khairi (TikTok)

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"Harini saya kena buat medical check up dan saya nak tunjuk anda klinik di Dubai. Masuk je ada robot memberi salam dan memberi anda nombor giliran""Angka giliran akan keluar dekat skrin besar di ruang menunggu. Kat sini, robot-robot adalah pembantu kepada doktor menghantar darah ke makmal. Comelnya robot-robot ni!""Dan saya akan duduk di sini, kerusi dia macam telur. Sambil tunggu nombor giliran dipanggil, boleh juga order coffee. Yup, percuma je! Bila dah order, robot pun hantar coffee. Percaya tak, ini adalah klinik kerajaan. Sambil tunggu doktor, kita mengopi dulu," katanya.

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"Kalau dekat Malaysia takda robot hantar kopi tapi ada mesin kopi. Kena masuk duit sendiri kadang-kadang tak keluar kena tendang baru dapat kopi" - Netizen

Ikutan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah mencecah sehingga 4M tontonan, 524.8K tanda suka dan 19.9K perkongsian di laman TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terpesona dengan kecanggihan klinik di Dubai itu.Malah, ramai yang sempat berseloroh jika Malaysia membuat sistem seperti itu, confirm tak sampai dua hari robot dah rosak.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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