Gaya Jalan Macam Tengah 'Catwalk', Video TikTok Pak Guard Kacak Ini Raih Perhatian Ramai

Kita sering melihat kebiasaannya tugas sebagai pengawal keselamatan banyak dimonopoli oleh warga asing

Hal ini kerana pekerjaan tersebut akan mengakibatkan risiko yang tinggi. Disebabkan itu pekerjaan ini dapat dilihat dengan ramai pekerja asing berbanding warga tempatan.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang pemuda tempatan yang bekerja sebagai pengawal keselamatan mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @mambross Haii  ##fyp ##tiktok ##esekeli  Alasan Dirimu Remix - farrel denandra

Tetap nampak kacak dan segak walaupun kerja pengawal keselamatan

Menerusi video tersebut, difahamkan pemuda berusia 20 tahun itu tidak kisah memilih untuk menjadi seorang pengawal keselamatan dalam usia yang muda.Walaupun ramai yang menganggap pekerjaan sebagai pengawal keselamatan berisiko tinggi dan tidak memerlukan penampilan yang terlalu kemas, namun pemuda itu membuktikan di sebaliknya.Dia malah telah mencuri tumpuan ramai di TikTok dengan penampilan yang begitu kemas dan kacak walaupun bekerja hanya sebagai pengawal keselamatan.Lihat video penuh lain pemuda itu di bawah:

  @mambross Bang Guard Nak Lalu Nii##fyp ##tiktok ##esekeli  Alasan Dirimu Remix - farrel denandra

"Kalau guard macam ni, hari hari aku nak lalu situ" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut kagum melihat personaliti yang dibawakan oleh pemuda berkenaan. Malah, ramai juga yang memuji ketampanannya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 109.6K likes, 2,558 comments dan 3,156 shares di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Siapa cakap jadi guard tak boleh handsome, tengok ni semua cair :P

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"We're Going To Miss You Both" — Zoo Negara To Send Panda Cubs Back Home This May

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Zoo Negara has announced on TikTok that it will be sending two Malaysian-born giant panda cubs, Yiyi and Sheng Yi, back to China soon

According to CGTN, the zoo will be sending the panda cubs, who were born in 2018 and 2021, respectively, in May.The 20-second video posted by Zoo Negara on its TikTok account showed the two panda cubs relaxing in their 1.6 hectare enclosure before playfully wrestling with each other.The zoo's caption read, "We are going to miss you both, Yiyi and Sheng Yi."

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Yiyi and Sheng Yi are cubs born to giant pandas Xing Xing and Liang Liang, who have been in Malaysia since 2014

According to The Star, Xing Xing and Liang Liang are on a-ten year loan agreement with China, and will only be going home in 2024.The couple's first born cub, Nuan Nuan, was born in 2015 and has already been returned to China in 2017.Zoo Negara is playing host to these endangered animals as pandas are considered to be one of the most protected species in the world due to their limited numbers. Pandas are often enclosed in protected areas, such as zoos, to give them a better life.

Nuan Nuan playing with Liang Liang in Zoo Negara in August 2016.
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Following the announcement by Zoo Negara, several netizens expressed their sadness of no longer being able to see them again

"Seriously, they're going back already. I wasn't able to go visit the pandas," cried a TikTok user.

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"Leaving already? I feel like crying, wasn't able to meet them," said another sad user

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Another netizen said, "So sad to hear, we will miss Yiyi and Sheng Yi. Fortunately, I was able to record many videos of them before their departure back to China. Thank you, Zoo Negara Malaysia, for taking good care of them."

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Some netizens also shared how proud they were that Malaysia has been able to care for these pandas so well

"At least we showed that we can look after the pandas well. Who knows maybe in the future we will receive a new batch of pandas or maybe we can try adopting a red panda next," commented a TikTok user.

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"The pandas in Zoo Negara look so healthy. It's pitiful to see the pandas in the Memphis Zoo. They look so skinny and frail, not at all how pandas are supposed to look," compared another.

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"Thank you for taking such good care of them. This is proof that the two parent pandas weren't forced to reproduce," said a grateful TikTok user.

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Watch Zoo Negara's video here:

  @znmzoonegara We are going to miss you both  Yiyi & Sheng Yi. #panda #pandaoftiktok #pandafun #zoonegara #yayapanda #fypp   One Side - Iyanya


"Can't She Get Skinny Again?" – Man Vents About Wife's Weight Gain After Having His Child

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Marriage can be tough on couples who have a long road ahead of them, especially if they can't find common ground on certain matters.
But what happens when a perceived problem by one of them, comes off rather insensitive to their spouse?

A recent tweet on Malaysian Twitter page, Emosi, revealed an anonymous confession by a man who is frustrated with the physical appearance of his wife.Explaining his circumstance in the form of a direct message to the Twitter page, he requests that his name be hidden from the public, so as to vent his feelings freely, while also seeking advice from anyone that would throw some his way.In a relatively brief manner, the man confesses to feeling exasperated over his wife's physical appearance after giving birth to their child. Expressing his inherent love for her, the man goes on to detail his concern for her, while asking the public how he could ask her to go on a diet.

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Opening his post, the man begins by stating how it's been two years since his wife gave birth to their child

Diving right into his frustrations surrounding her physique, the man mentions that his wife has gained a substantial amount of weight to the point of obesity, in his opinion."I understand that she gained weight because she was pregnant with my child, but it's been two years — it can't be that she can't get skinny again. I love her, but things are not how they used to be. I'm too lazy to be intimate with her anymore," he wrote.While the confessor reaffirms his love for his wife, he maintains his stance that he just wants her to be healthy and watch her diet. However, he then poses a question that raises some eyebrows. "What do I have to do to give her mental strength to start a diet? She has the interest to begin, but falls back on her chocolate ice cream the next day. It irks me," he concludes.

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The post has since garnered plenty of attention on Twitter, with many people slamming the man for being superficial when it comes to his wife's appearance

A large portion of the responses condemned the man for making such complains about his wife, after she gained weight from carrying his child. An exchange between two users began with one person expressing how she hates 'these' kinds of men. "He loves to look at other females because his own expectations for his wife is so high," she wrote.In response, another user stated how men change in viewing their wives after bearing children. "When she's flat and skinny, she's the queen of his heart, the most beautiful woman in the world. But after she gains postpartum weight, she's gross, and he can't stand to look at her. She gave birth to your child — have some gratitude towards her."

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A couple of others were split on the matter. One user accused the man of only caring about his wife's looks, not bothering to help her through the process. "You have to diet with her. Don't have junk food in the house and don't eat fattening food in front of her," he suggested.Another person, however, rebutted this claim, saying that the confessor stated that his wife is obese, and that all he wants is for her to be healthy.

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A few users urged the man to be more supportive of his wife, suggesting things he could do. "Cook for her, hit the gym together if you have money, help her at home. If she's tired or stressed, she'll return to her old habits to relieve her stress. Lecturing her or whining won't help," said one person.One more user provided an itinerary of ways he could help his wife, which included spending money on her, taking care of the child, doing the house work, and giving her time to go to the gym. "I guarantee you that by the time your wife is skinny, you'll be tubby because of all the stress it takes to maintain one household."

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However, some of the most fruitful comments came from women who are mothers themselves

"It's not easy to lose weight," said one mother. "I've been through the process. Your mental strength must be great. You have to support her not only for vanity reasons, but because you want her to be healthy. Complaining about it to her isn't going to do anything."Adding some advice, the woman mentioned how her husband stood by her and dieted with her, too. "He'd eat the same things I did, and even run on the treadmill with me. I felt like I wasn't alone," she said.Another woman provided more insight for the man to consider, that could have contributed to her weight gain. "When women breastfeed, you'll obviously gain weight because you're hungry afterwards. If you want your wife to lose weight, hire a nanny to take care of the baby, and give [your wife] money to treat herself, to slowly take care of her body again."

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Read the full Twitter confession below:

Suami stress isteri naik berat badan lepas bersalin. pic.twitter.com/zDBUy6GXm9— Emosi (@ConfessTweetMY) November 1, 2022

Another man in his 30s made a list for what his ideal girlfriend should be like, though he's been single for quite some time:

                "You Can't Be Fat" – Malaysian Man Earning RM33,000/Month Shares List For Ideal Girlfriend

"She has to be prettier than normal girls, she cannot look average."

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Meanwhile, one woman is contemplating divorcing her husband due to his dirty lifestyle:

                "He Is Disgusting" — Woman Contemplates Divorcing Husband Because Of His Dirty Lifestyle

"He pees on the toilet seat and spits his phlegm into the sink."

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Here's How Malaysians Working Abroad Can Register For EPF Savings

The Johor EPF branch Retirement Advisory Service (RAS) officer, Faizal Abu Al-Ashari informed today that Malaysians working overseas can still make contributions to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) through the 1Malaysia Retirement Savings Scheme (SP1M)

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Faizal explained that Malaysians working abroad, that are below the age of 55 can register as EPF members to make savings until their retirement age.
"This also refutes the perception that Malaysians working abroad are not eligible to make savings with EPF. Actually, they can still save with the EPF," added Faizal.

Faizal made this clarification when speaking to Bernama today, 27 December. The RAS officer also explained that SP1M was introduced by the government to encourage Malaysians who are self-employed or do not have a fixed income to contribute voluntarily to the EPF based on how much they can afford to set aside.How to register to become a member with EPF?Register at your nearest EPF office and make the payments at any of the counters in Maybank, Public Bank, RHB Bank or Bank Simpanan Nasional. Should you wish to make your contributions online, you can do it via Maybank or Public Bank.For more details on the SP1M registration, head to the nearest EPF office or get in touch with them by calling 03-89226000.

Once registered, EPF members can contribute any amount between RM50 to RM60,000 annually, at any time. No fixed amount has been set and members will receive annual dividends based on current rates, like all other EPF members.

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The Retirement Advisory Service was first introduced in 2014 to raise awareness on the important of retirement planning and offer advice and guidance to EPF members

It was said to be an initiative that was started under EPF's Social Security Excellence and Strategic Plan 2013-2017. "Johor RAS branch was officially opened in October last year. A total of 1,500 members have come to our branch for advice about planning their savings."The customers are of various ages, races and background. They include civil servants, private sector employees, factory workers and the self-employed. They were very satisfied and left with better understanding of financial planning for retirement," added Faizal, as reported by Bernama today. More than 17,000 EPF members had received advice from RAS officers since the organisation's launch a couple of years ago.

On a related note, EPF announced earlier this year that employees can opt for an 8% EPF savings cut instead of the 11% that has been in place for decades. More details on it:

                Are You Actually Paying A Lot More Income Tax If You Go For The 8% EPF Cut?

Decisions, decisions...

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This Woman Hopes To Raise RM265,000 For Her Faithful Maid Who Suffered A Stroke

57-year-old Dora Sern was crushed when her Filipino domestic worker of 25 years suffered a sudden haemorrhagic stroke on 28 October

Dora Sern praying for her domestic helper Felicidad Muna Mico in the hospital.
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Felicidad Muna Mico, 57, had been taking care of Sern and her three children for more than two decades, according to Singapore daily The New Paper.

Fondly known as 'Felice' by the Singaporean family, she was admitted to the intensive care unit at Changi General Hospital (CGH) for a week

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She was injected with a tracheostomy tube into her windpipe to help her breathe.

The shocker came when Sern and family found out that hospital bills had amounted to SGD55,000 (RM170,000)

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Sern shared her plight on the crowd funding website, GiveAsia where she has raised around SGD38,000 (RM117,000)  at the time of writing. The masseuse hopes to raise SGD86,600 (RM265,000). That will also cover the cost of sending Felice home by air, rehabilitation care in the Philippines, and basic provisions for her family for a year.

The total amount had already been reduced after Sern found out that her insurance covers up to SGD15,000 (RM46,000)

Sern said that she was aware that all foreign domestic workers had to be covered by insurance but she did not know the details of the coverage."The insurance was paid each time we renewed her contract every two years. It has been 25 years since we hired her, and we are no longer in contact with any agents, so we are not aware that we can pay a higher premium for better coverage."The totally amount was initially set at SGD96,000 (RM298,000).

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Sern and her children, who are in their 30s, took turns to visit their helper every day

Sern's daughter giving Felice a foot massage.
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"My oldest son, Eugene, was the one who discovered her unconscious. He thought she was just resting but realised something amiss when he tried to wake her up for dinner," Sern told The New Paper.

Felice - who has high blood pressure - eventually got better and was moved to a normal ward

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Her initial diagnosis was bleak. Doctors said that she might not be able to move the right side of her body and may never speak again.But Felice proved them wrong when she managed to move her right hand and had her tracheostomy tube removed.

Her recovery was so smooth that doctors have decided that she was fit to fly, and she left for Manila by air ambulance with a nurse on Sunday, 20 November

Sern and her daughter spending the night with Felice before she flew off to Manila.
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According to Sern's latest update, Felice had arrived at a hospital in the Philippines for a check-up and to their surprise, the doctors said her condition is stable and doesn't need to be hospitalised. She's currently resting at home where a nurse will be making daily house calls. She will need physiotherapy to speed up her recovery.

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A Life Summary Of The World's Most Loved Freedom Fighter In 5 Minutes And 15 Quotes

1. Nelson Mandela is one of the world's most respected statesmen for leading the struggle to replace the apartheid regime of South Africa with a multi-racial democracy

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2. He was born in 1918 in a small village in the eastern Cape of South Africa. In South Africa, he is often called by his clan name - "Madiba".

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3. In 1941, 23-year-old Mandela ran away from an arranged marriage and went to Johannesburg

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4. 2 years later, Mandela enrolled for a law degree. He was exposed to liberal, radical and Africanist thought, as well as racism and discrimination, which fuelled his passion for politics.

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5. He joined the African National Congress in 1944 and fought against the ruling National Party's apartheid policies after 1948

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6. In 1962, Mandela was arrested for plotting to overthrow the government for violence. He was later sentenced to life imprisonment.

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7. Mandela refused to bargain for freedom in exchange for his political position

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8. After 27 years in jail, Mandela was released on 11 Feb 1990.

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9. In 1993, Nelson Mandela won the Nobel Peace Prize for his work in peacefully ending the apartheid regime in South Africa

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10. Five months later, for the first time in South Africa's history, all races voted in a democratic election

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11. Nelson Mandela was overwhelmingly elected as the country's first black president. He is deeply respected and loved by his people.

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12. Mandela's government focused on dismantling the legacy of apartheid through tackling institutionalised racism, poverty and inequality, and fostering racial reconciliation

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13. In 1999, Mandela retired as the President of South Africa

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14. After his retirement, he founded the Nelson Mandela Foundation to focus on combating HIV/AIDS, rural development and school construction

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15. He also played a key role in the decision to let South Africa host the 2010 football World Cup

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16. After years of suffering from lung infection, 95-year-old Nelson Mandela passed away peacefully in his home on 5 December 2013

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After months of suffering from lung infection, 95-year-old Nelson Mandela passed away peacefully in his home on 5 December 2013
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PHOTOS: Nelson Mandela in his younger days

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How I Went From A Drop Out To Working With Shila Amzah And K-pop Idol Group SNSD

Aishah Azham is only 21 years old this year but this young lady has achieved so many things thanks to her language skills

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The bubbly young lady is a huge language enthusiast who can speak several languages including Malay, English, Korean, Japanese and Mandarin, and she's learning at least three other languages namely Arabic, Farsi and Turkish.  What's even more amazing is the fact that she actually learns all these languages on her own and she only started three years ago!  "I don't have enough money to go for classes so I usually use books and websites," Aishah said.  "Sometimes I go around the neighbourhood to look for people, who can speak Mandarin, like a neighbour of mine. I find it easy to converse with her once I know Mandarin."

Her passion for language has opened up so many opportunities, including the chance to establish a connection with popular South Korean girls group Girls' Generation (SNSD)

Girls’ Generation's Sooyoung signing a pouch to be auctioned online to help raise donation for KFB.
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Last November, Aishah organised a local fundraising programme to support Korea's Fighting Blindness (KFB) Organisation, a foundation founded and operated by Jonathan Choi, Sooyoung's father. Sooyoung is one of the eight members in SNSD. It was a long and difficult process to get things done but the youngest child in the family managed to pull through because of her proficiency in Korean. "It started rough. It was so difficult to get in touch with Sooyoung's father. We don’t want to be seen as using Girls' Generation's name. I’m not doing this because I like SNSD or because I want to ride on their popularity," Aishah said.Using her skills, Aishah designed T-shirts to reward supporters who pledged to donate. Every supporter and a patient diagnosed with retinitis pigmentosa in South Korea received a complimentary T-shirt each for a certain amount of donation. Within a few weeks, Aishah managed to raise about RM3,000 to fund and support the research into causes, treatment and cures for degenerative retinal diseases.

Aishah (right) receiving the cheque for the RM3,000 raised that will go to Korea Fighting Blindness Org. (KFB) funding.
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When we asked she was so supportive of this "foreign initiative", Aishah said that she sees this as a way to bridge the gap between Malaysia and an international organisation that funds such researches

"South Koreans don’t really have the access to the communities outside because they do not like English language and they refused to speak English. Some do, but they are afraid of foreigners. Those are some of the cultures that I have learned from them when I did business with them," said Aishah, who is from Subang Jaya, Selangor.  "They were so afraid of me speaking English, which was why I had to approach them in Korean. They were so afraid of what I could possibly do outside of their knowledge and fear that they wouldn’t know due to their limited English proficiency. But thankfully, they trusted me." “Maybe it’s because I took the initiative to learn a little bit about their language and culture, like how they value hierarchy in such a way that they affect friendship and family ties.""Learning languages will make it easier for us to make friends. We would be able to see beyond colour, race and religion," she added.

Like many successful people out there, Aishah had to go through failures first. She struggled through a rough period after her SPM examinations.

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She had thought of pursuing culinary arts but the offer letter never came from any of the colleges that she had applied to, much to her disappointment. Then, she enrolled herself for Form 6 studies, but she dropped out of school after just one week. With no other backup plans in mind, the clueless Aishah decided to learn how to use Adobe Photoshop and Illustrator on her old, dying laptop by herself. With her new skills, she started a part-time business and started designing shirts for clients.However, it was a struggle to get people to buy her designs since she did not have much experience and only had very limited contacts.

Eventually, her breakthrough came when an uncle called her up for a potential collaboration with popular local artist, Shila Amzah

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Aishah was constantly promoting her work to her family and friends but she did not get any good response for almost a year. At that time, she began to doubt herself and thought that perhaps she could be better off doing something else after seeing that her friends seemed to be doing very well in college. It was then that she got a call from an uncle who was impressed with her work. Eventually, this uncle linked Aishah up with Shila Amzah, a popular and well-respected figure not just in Malaysia but in China, Hong Kong and Taiwan amongst others.Since then, Aishah has the opportunity to work with Shila on certain projects.

Today, while Aishah has achieved many things, she continues to face many challenges including the difficulty to sustain her declining business because she has chosen to dedicate herself to mastering the Korean language

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While her parents are extremely supportive of her life choices, Aishah has learnt to be independent by earning her own money over the last few years. She has been giving tuitions to children and teenagers to earn some income while she pursues her passion in learning more foreign languages.As for her future plans, Aishah is preparing herself for the Test of Proficiency in Korean (TOPIK) examinations, a step that she is taking to further her studies in languages.  Given her passion for language, it's no surprise that she aspires to teach English in Korea or teach Korean in Malaysia in the near future.

"I would like to let struggling young Malaysians know that there is more to this life and you can turn it into something great if you know where to start and aren't afraid to do so."

Living in the city ain’t a piece of cake but it could also be exciting and adventurous. How are you coping? How are you making the best out of things? Do you have a story or experience to share?

SUBMIT YOUR STORY NOW, or work on it and send it soon. Share a personal experience, your story as an urban city-dweller in Malaysia, whether it’s yours or from someone you know, email [email protected] or FB message us.We’ll get in touch with you for your story to be featured on SAYS!Stay tuned for the next episode!


Tidak Bersemangat Di Tempat Kerja? Ini 6 Tips Supaya Anda Kekal Produktif & Bertenaga

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Apabila masuk kerja pada waktu pagi, pasti susah untuk kita kekal bersemangat dan kelihatan bertenaga bukan?

Iyalah, tidak mudah untuk kita kekal aktif di tempat kerja lagi-lagi pada waktu pagi. Baru nak punch card, muka lesu dan tidak bermaya.Mungkin perkara seperti itu boleh terjadi disebabkan kerana tidak menguruskan masa tidur dengan baik dan menghadapi pelbagai tekanan hidup.Jadi, macam mana kita sentiasa kelihatan produktif dan bersemangat di tempat kerja? Jom kita lihat 6 tips yang mudah untuk kita praktikkan.

1. Susun jadual kerja harian

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Perkara ini dapat membantu kita untuk sentiasa berdisiplin dan patuh dengan masa. Malah, setiap kerja yang kita lakukan pasti akan lebih pantas kerana tidak terkejar-kejar dengan masa.Dengan itu, setiap tugasan kita di tempat kerja akan lebih terurus dan tidak kelam-kabut.

2. Mulakan hari dengan perkara positif dengan penuh senyuman

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Jika ramai tak tahu, senyuman dapat meningkat suasana positif dan mood kita. Bukan untuk kita saja, orang yang melihat senyuman kita juga turut sama happy.Jadi, apabila melangkah keluar dari rumah saja. Ukirkan senyuman dan cuba positifkan diri anda sepanjang hari.

3. Fokus dan utamakan pada kerja-kerja yang penting

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Antara masalah utama yang membuatkan mood kita swing ketika bekerja adalah kerana terlalu banyak tugasan yang ingin disiapkan dalam masa yang singkat.Hal itu hanya membuatkan fikiran kita menjadi stres dan tidak terurus. Jadi, fokuskan pada kerja-kerja penting sahaja. Buat satu-satu tau!

4. Belajar daripada kesilapan, perbaiki diri

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Perkara seperti ini sering menghantui pemikiran kita lagi-lagi apabila waktu bekerja. Kesalahan itu hanya akan membuatkan kita rasa kurang selesa dan kekok untuk berhadapan dengan rakan sekerja lain.Tenang seketika dan fikirkan cara perbaiki kesalahan yang pernah kita buat agar perkara seperti itu tidak berulang kembali okay?

5. Apabila waktu rehat, lupakan hal kerja sebentar

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Manfaatkan masa rehat sebaik-baik mungkin dengan menenangkan fikiran anda. Kalau lapar, pergi makan. Kalau mengantuk, pergi tidur sekejap.Lupakan semua masalah kerja dan rehatlah sepuas-puasnya.

6. Sentiasa bersosial dan rajin bertegur sapa

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Kadang-kala, perbualan dan juga gelak tawa di tempat kerja mampu meningkatkan rasa semangat serta konsisten dalam tugasan.Iyalah, kalau senyap saja setiap masa. Kita akan mudah rasa bosan dan tidak perform ketika melakukan kerja itu.

Semoga 6 tips ini dapat membantu kita semua untuk kekal bersemangat semasa di tempat kerja. Here we go!

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RM48,000 Spent Monthly On Staff Accorded To Each Of PM's Special Envoys

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An average of RM48,000 in salaries is spent on the staff accorded to each of the Prime Minister's special envoys

According to Malay Mail, the amount was disclosed by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a parliamentary reply on Tuesday, 21 September.He was responding to Johor Bahru member of Parliament (MP) Akmal Nasrullah Mohd Nasir, who asked the government for the overall cost of these ministerial-level appointments between 2020 and 2021, including their remunerations, allowances, office occupancy, and staff.The current special envoys in office are Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang (Middle East), Datuk Seri Tiong King Sing (China), and Datuk Seri Richard Riot Jaem (Japan, South Korea, and Taiwan).

Abdul Hadi Awang, Tiong King Sing, and Richard Riot Jaem.
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Ismail Sabri stated that each special envoy is provided five staff

The Star reported that each special envoy is allocated a senior private secretary, special officer, private secretary, office secretary, and a driver.Their salaries are paid according to the Public Service Department's salary scale:– A Grade 54 senior private secretary is paid a maximum monthly salary of RM13,251 and an allowance of RM2,000.– A Grade 52 special officer is paid a maximum monthly salary of RM12,444 and an allowance of RM1,600.– A private secretary between grades 41 and 44 receives an estimated monthly salary of RM10,406 and an allowance of RM1,100.– An office secretary receives a monthly salary of RM3,256 and an allowance of RM810.– A driver receives a monthly basic salary of RM2,939 and an allowance of RM745.Ismail Sabri said this brings the exact total of staff monthly wages to RM48,551 per special envoy, or for all three, RM145,653 monthly and RM1.74 million annually.He added that the special envoys' offices are located in existing spaces of the Perdana Putra building in Putrajaya without any cost.

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The three special envoys were recently reappointed during Ismail Sabri's first Cabinet meeting as Prime Minister on 1 September

They hold the same positions as when they were appointed by former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in 2020.Malaysiakini reported that a special envoy is an individual appointed by the Prime Minister to strengthen ties between Malaysia and a particular state or region.


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All 37 People In A Private Old Folks' Home In Seremban Contracted COVID-19

Everyone in a private old folks' home in Seremban, Negeri Sembilan has tested positive for COVID-19. Two elderly residents had died after being infected.

According to China Press, among the 37 individuals who tested positive at the premises, 23 of them are elderly residents and 14 of them are employees. The Chinese daily also alleges that it is an unlicensed old folks' home.Bukit Kepayang assemblyperson Nicole Tan Lee Koon told the Chinese daily that everyone in the private old folks' home underwent COVID-19 screening last Friday, 11 June, and all tested positive for the virus, including both morning and night shift staff.Although the local authorities are currently investigating the source of infection at the premises, an elderly man who died from the virus was the first person who tested positive for COVID-19.Tan said the elderly man had a habit of going out often. As of now, she said none of the COVID-19 positive patients experience any discomfort. Thus, they were ordered to quarantine at the old folks' home.

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The other victim who had died from the virus after being infected at the old folks' home was a 90-year-old woman

Family members of the elderly woman paid RM2,000 a month to the old folks' home to take care of their grandmother.Although they were prepared for their asthmatic grandmother's passing, they expected a natural death — not due to COVID-19."Grandma started coughing on 3 June. After her condition suddenly turned critical on 6 June, she was rushed to the hospital. She was certified dead at 11:41pm on 11 June. She didn't wake up during (her stay at the hospital). She left us silently," said the deceased's granddaughter.She told China Press that her family will be taking legal action against the old folks' home as the management has yet to give them an explanation since their grandmother's passing.She explained that she is not trying to seek compensatory damages, but rather to send a clear message to the public that institutions should not conceal the truth as it will only harm more innocent people.The deceased's granddaughter also reminded members of the public who sent their grandparents to old folks' homes to always check whether the nursing homes follow the standard operating procedures (SOPs).According to her, during a visit to her grandmother before the Movement Control Order (MCO), she found that none of the nursing home staff were wearing masks.

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Meanwhile, the Ministry of Health (MOH) announced that there is a cluster involving an old folks' home in Seremban, dubbed the Jalan Bukit Delima cluster

As of yesterday, 14 June, the cluster recorded 27 new cases out of 37 individuals who were screened."This cluster was identified following a large-scale screening on staff and residents of an old folks' home on Jalan Bukit Delima Dua, Taman Bukit Delima, Seremban," wrote the ministry.

The old folks' home located on Jalan Bukit Delima Dua, Taman Bukit Delima, Seremban.
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Additionally, the Bukit Kepayang assemblyperson said three other old folks' homes in Seremban have active COVID-19 cases as well. All of them are licensed premises, reported China Press.Tan, who is also Negeri Sembilan Women, Family, and Welfare Affairs committee chairman, urged all old folks' homes to follow SOPs during this crucial time when the number of COVID-19 cases is high.

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[VIDEO] This Doggo Has Been Collecting Mail From The 'Abang Posmen' For 4 Years. So Cute!

A video showing a doggo bringing in the mail directly from an abang posmen is going viral on Facebook

The 11-second long video was uploaded by Mohamad Munir last Friday, 17 July."Good morning, guys. It's been four years since we have known each other. Hahaha. It's his duty to take the letters," Munir wrote on the caption of the video.

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In the video, the golden-haired friend is seen walking to Munir with a wagging tail

"Up, up," Munir instructs the doggo, and he cheerfully complies.The doggo gets up to take the letter, then happily struts back to the house with the mail in his mouth. Such a good boi!

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In an interview with SAYS, Munir said the doggo reacts to simple instructions in English

"The dog has been under the owner's care for five years now and his name is Aruk," related Munir, who has been a postman since 2012.He said the video was taken at Kampung Sira in Lenggong, Perak at 11am last Friday."When I first met the dog, I was very afraid of him. But after a week, the dog befriended me," he shared.

If you are wondering how close they are, Munir said on some weeks, they meet every single day

Another video uploaded today, 20 July, showing Munir handing a letter to Aruk.
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"Sometimes, I send letters to the house four times a week; sometimes, three times a week," he said, adding that if there is no letter that day, the owner will give a random object to Aruk for him to deliver."It is his job to fetch letters. He also guards the gate and decides if it should be kept open or not."At the time of writing, the video has garnered over 14,000 shares and 2,000 comments.

Thousands of netizens flooded the comment section to express how adorable the interaction between Aruk and the postman is

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"Congratulations to the owner. He has done well in training the dog. Normally, postmen are afraid of the dogs while on duty," commented a netizen.

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"Finally, there is a postman who is not afraid of dogs. Some postmen are so afraid of dogs to the extent that they will climb on the customer's gate," one Facebook user said in jest.

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Here's What AirAsia Has To Say About Allegations Of A RM204 Million Bribe From Airbus

The Serious Fraud Office (SFO) of the United Kingdom has alleged that Airbus SE bribed directors and/or employees of AirAsia and AirAsia X to secure the purchase of aircraft from the airliner manufacturer

According to court documents dated 31 January 2020 from the Southwark Crown Court, a designated serious fraud centre in the United Kingdon (UK), "persons associated with Airbus offered very substantial sums of money by way of bribes to third parties in order to secure the purchase of aircraft".

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In the brief facts of the counts on the criminal accusation, the court documents made available to the public by the UK Judicial Office stated that the first count alleges that between 1 July 2011 and 1 June 2015, Airbus failed to prevent its people from bribing directors and/or employees of AirAsia where the said bribery was intended to obtain or retain business for the airliner manufacturer."AirAsia and AirAsia X are two major airlines in Southeast Asia, headquartered in Malaysia and were significant customers of Airbus at the time of the offences," paragraphs 40 of the court documents read."Between October 2005 and November 2014, AirAsia and AirAsia X ordered 406 aircraft from Airbus, including 180 aircraft secured by way of improper payment of USD50 million (RM204 million) paid to directors and/or employees of AirAsia and AirAsia X airlines as sponsorship for a sports team."The sports team was jointly owned by AirAsia Executive 1 and AirAsia Executive 2 but was legally unrelated to AirAsia and AirAsia X," according to the brief facts of the documents.The sports team mentioned in the court documents is Queens Park Rangers (QPR) Football Club.According to Queens Park Rangers' Wikipedia page, it has three owners with Tan Sri Dr Anthony Francis Fernandes and Kamarudin Meranun's Tune Group holding 55% stake, Malaysian businessman Ruben Gnanalingam with 33% stake, and India's richest person Lakshmi Mittal holding an 11% stake.

AirAsia has since issued a statement on the SFO's allegations

According to the statement, AirAsia "was neither involved in any way whatsoever with the SFO's investigation of Airbus nor given any opportunity to provide any information or clarification to the SFO".

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AirAsia said it never made any purchase decisions that were based on sponsorship by Airbus of QPR jointly owned by AirAsia executives

			AirAsia vigorously rejects and denies any and all allegations of wrongdoing.

"The entering into of each aircraft purchase agreement was never made by any single individual decision, but instead arrived at through careful evaluation, deliberation and the collective decision of the board members after taking into account technical specifications, aircraft flight performance and operating economics," read the statement by AirAsia made available to SAYS."The superiority and reliability of the aircraft and increasingly attractive pricing being offered to maintain our competitive edge in the airline business were key considerations. As a customer of Airbus since 2005, AirAsia never made purchase decisions that were premised on an Airbus sponsorship."

Tan Sri Dr Anthony Francis Fernandes.
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According to the budget carrier, negotiations and dealings for aircraft purchases were done "directly with Airbus on an arm's length basis, and without the involvement of any third parties or intermediaries"

In the statement that was issued yesterday, 1 February, the airline stated that "AirAsia executives negotiated rigorously in the interests of the company and had at all times acted in good faith.""Furthermore, the involvement of Airbus in the sponsorship of the sports team was a well-known and widely-publicised matter bringing branding and other benefits to Airbus," it added.Meanwhile, according to the statement issued by the airline, it cannot comment on or be associated with any alleged failures or lapses on the part of Airbus to comply with its own policies or applicable legal requirements as "AirAsia and its executives have no visibility on Airbus' internal processes".

Prior to AirAsia's statement, the chief commissioner of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) said that the agency is in "touch with the UK authorities and is already investigating the matter"

The anti-graft agency has the jurisdiction to investigate any act of corruption committed by any Malaysian citizen or permanent resident in any place outside of Malaysia, according to the MACC boss."Under the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission Act we are empowered, and have jurisdiction, to investigate any act of corruption committed by any Malaysian citizen or permanent resident in any place outside Malaysia," MACC chief commissioner Latheefa Koya said in a statement yesterday."In the case of the Airbus-AirAsia disclosures, I confirm that the MACC is in touch with the UK authorities and is already investigating the matter," read the statement posted on its official Twitter account.

I refer to the disclosures on 31st January in the UK on corruption allegations implicating Airbus and two executives of Airasia. pic.twitter.com/4KzicTo01Y— SPRM (@SPRMMalaysia) February 1, 2020

AirAsia said that it will fully cooperate with the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission and the relevant authorities where required


realme Lancar Siri Telefon Pintar 'Quad-Camera' Pertama Pada Harga Tak Masuk Akal

Minggu lalu, realme melancarkan dua peranti terbaru yang diberi nama realme 5 dan realme 5 Pro! Kedua-dua model ini mempunyai kelebihannya tersendiri.

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Ini sebab kenapa anda mesti rasa nak beli realme 5 dan realme 5 Pro:

1. realme 5 memuatkan bateri yang mampu menghidupkan peranti selama 29 hari. SERIUS!

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Ya, betul, Kapasiti bateri 5,000 mAh yang dimuatkan ke dalam realme 5 mampu bertahan selama 29.9 hari!Tapi, takkanlah nak hidupkan peranti dan biarkan ia begitu sahaja tanpa disentuh, bukan? Jangan risau.Bateri ini sememangnya tahan lama:1. Main PUBG 8.5 jam2. Dengar muzik 30.8 jam3. Buat panggilan sehingga 48.9 jam5. Tonton video YouTube selama 19.1 jamSebab itulah realme 5 dikenali sebagai PowerHero. ;)

2. Sistem Quad-Camera pada kedua-dua realme 5 dan realme 5 Pro memberi pilihan yang luas untuk mengambil gambar

Peranti realme 5 didatangkan dengan empat kamera - lensa ultra-lebar 8MP (dengan 119º field-of-view), lensa utama 12MP, bersama-sama dengan lensa potret 2MP dan kanta makro 2MP.Kamera hadapan tidak kurang hebatnya. Pada 13MP dengan kanta aperture ƒ/2.0 sangat baik untuk swafoto berkualiti tinggi.

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Itu baru realme 5. Peranti realme 5 Pro pula lebih hebat dengan lensa Sony yang mampu menghasilkan gambar yang cukup memuaskan!Yang membezakan realme 5 Pro dengan realme 5 ialah kehadiran kamera utama 48MP dan kamera hadapan 16MP, kedua-duanya direka khas oleh Sony. Kualiti profesional? Semestinya!

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Jangan terkejut, realme 5 Pro mampu mengambil gambar waktu malam pada kualiti yang tak masuk akal!

Diambil oleh realme 5 Pro.
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3. Cukup berkuasa untuk tugasan harian

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Dikuasakan oleh chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 665 AIE, realme 5 mempunyai peningkatan prestasi 20% apabila dibandingkan dengan realme 3. Ia boleh mencapai frekuensi utama sehingga 2.0 GHz!Realme 5 Pro pula dikuasakan oleh chipset Qualcomm Snapdragon 712 AIE, yang meningkatkan prestasi keseluruhan sebanyak 10%. Kekerapan utamanya boleh mencapai 2.3 GHz. Kecekapan tenaga juga meningkat sebanyak 35%, yang bermaksud peranti ini tahan lebih lama!

4. Besarnya skrin!

Skrin pada realme 5 Pro.
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Skrin 6.3 inci FHD+ pada realme 5 Pro mempunyai nisbah skrin-ke-badan sebanyak 90.6%. Itu cukup mengagumkan, malah dewdrop notch juga tidak terlalu mengganggu!realme 5 pula mempunyai paparan HD+ 6.5 inci yang lebih besar, yang menampilkan Mini-Drop, juga membolehkan pengguna melihat kandungan dengan mudah. Semua ini pada nisbah skrin-ke-badan sebanyak 89%.

Dapatkan peranti siri realme 5 sekarang!

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realme 5 didatangkan dalam dua warna - Crystal Blue dan Crystal Purple - dan dalam dua varian iaitu 3GB + 64GB (RM599), atau 4GB + 128GB (RM799).realme 5 mula dijual pada 17 Oktober 2019!

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realme 5 Pro juga datang dalam dua warna - Crystal Green dan Blue Sparkling - pada varian 8GB + 128GB. Ia mula dijual mulai 10 Oktober 2019 pada harga RM1,099 sahaja!

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Kedua-dua peranti ini boleh dibeli secara eksklusif di Lazada di sini! Juga, jika anda ingin pra-tempah realme 5 Pro, anda boleh lakukannya di kedai realme berdekatan anda dari sekarang hingga 11 Oktober 2019.

Maklumat lanjut, layari laman web rasmi realme!

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!


Robber Fires Shot At Subang Bank Before Escaping With RM20,000

A man managed to flee with RM20,000 after robbing a bank at SS15, Subang Jaya yesterday, 3 September

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New Straits Times reported that at 4.23pm, the suspect fired a single shot towards the ceiling before rushing to the counter.Subang Jaya police chief ACP Risikin Satiman said that according to investigations, the man had pushed the security guard to the ground before firing the shot.

The suspect, believed to have acted alone, then rushed over to the counter and ordered the bank employees to hand him cash

He fled the scene with RM20,000."Upon combing the scene for evidence, police found a bullet casing which belonged to an automatic pistol inside the premise. Fortunately, no one was injured in the incident," Riskin said, according to New Straits Times.

Subang Jaya police chief ACP Risikin Satiman.
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Authorities are in the midst of investigations.
Anyone with information on the incident is encouraged to step forward.

The case is being investigated under Section 3 of the Firearms (Heavier Penalties) Act 1971 (Firing of firearms while committing robbery) and Section 392/397 of the Penal Code (Robbery with weapons) Act.Riskin urged for those with information to contact DSP Yeoh Chun Shyan at +603-78627222 or the nearest police station.


Police Arrest Man In Johor For Slashing His Neighbour's Cheek Using A Paper Cutter Knife

A 29-year-old man from Johor Bahru was recently arrested for slashing a woman's cheek

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Harian Metro reported that the incident took place around 3pm on Monday, 27 April. The victim, 21-year-old Nurshaila Nordin, was attacked near her family home in Taman Daya. The attack was unprovoked and the perpetrator fled the scene after.

The victim's brother recently went viral after he wrote about the incident on social media. He explained that his sister was gathering banana leaves outside their home when the man suddenly chased her down and assaulted her.

The post has since garnered 4,600 shares on Facebook.

According to the police, the suspect had used a paper cutter knife

Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay.
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Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said the suspect was arrested yesterday at Taman Bukit Mutiara. Authorities have also seized the paper cutter knife.Ayob Khan told Malay Mail, "Police will apply for the suspect to be remanded at the Johor Bahru Magistrate's Court tomorrow under Section 117 of the Criminal Procedure Code (CPC)."

Initial investigations found that the suspect is unemployed and has a record for drug-related offences

Harian Metro also reported that the case will be investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt.If found guilty, the man could face 20 years in prison, and  also be liable to a fine or to whipping.Meanwhile, the victim has received treatment at the Sultan Ismail Hospital.

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It's Now Super Easy To Bug Friends On Facebook To See If They Are Single Or Not

Have you been eyeing someone on Facebook whose profile doesn't list a relationship status? Well, Facebook has made it easier to find out if he/she's single.

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Over the past few months, Facebook has been rolling out an “Ask" button feature, which is displayed on parts of a person's profile that have not been filled out completely. hese include a Facebook friend's phone number, alma mater and -- by far the creepiest one that most commentators are paying attention to -- relationship status.

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The owner of the profile doesn't see the button. It's only the person who is checking out the profile can see it.

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And, here's how it works:

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By clicking "ask," you must send the user a message related to the status (such as "want to grab a drink sometime?"), as well as a request to list a status as single, engaged, married or in a civil union.
Users must be friends with the person in order for the "ask" button to appear.

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The owner of the Facebook page then receives a request to list select a status that only the sender can see. This means your status can remain private but visible to only those who "ask" for that information, if you so wish to divulge it.

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The feature introduces a new way to use Facebook as a way to find dates

With the continuing success of online dating sites, and Facebook's massive user base, the only surprise here is that the feature wasn't introduced sooner.

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A user's relationship status can also be of use to marketers that target products or services to certain demographics

By answering an "ask" request, a Facebook member is telling the site their status (even if it's not visible to the public) and in turn, giving the company that personal data.

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It's also possible to "ask" for other unlisted information too, such as phone numbers, email addresses, current city, hometown and place of employment. That part of the "ask" feature started popping up on mobile and desktop versions of the site a few months ago, but the relationship status component is new.

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According to a Facebook spokesperson there’s no way to prevent the "Ask" button from showing up, which is incredibly annoying for obvious reasons

People share what they’re comfortable sharing. All the button does is enable nagging from people who aren’t close enough with you to know where you went to college, if you’re single, or whether you were spared in the last round of company layoffs.

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Let the 'bug all your friends about their private life' begin

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McDonald's Viral Chocolate Pie Is Now Available In Singapore

Remember the ooey, gooey molten chocolate pie from McDonald's South Korea that everyone drooled over last year?

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Well, we have some semi-good news for all you chocoholics out there. The Rich Chocolate Pie is finally within our reach... but it looks like our neighbours over the Causeway have beat us to the punch once again. :(

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The Rich Chocolate Pie will be made available for a limited time in all McDonald's Singapore outlets from this Thursday, 1 March onwards.

Previously available only in South Korea, Japan, and Thailand, the super mengancam jiwa chocolate pie went viral last year because, I mean, LOOK AT IT:

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If the criminally-enticing photos don't make you feel like taking a bite, maybe this video of the pie being snapped in half will:

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Look at the molten chocolate oooozing out of the pie...! drools

Anyway... we're still waiting, McDonald's Malaysia. :)

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In the meantime, guess we'll just have to make do with these - frankly - super amazing chocolate brownies in Klang Valley:

                11 Best Places For Sinfully Delicious Chocolate Brownies In KL And PJ

For all you chocolate junkies out there.

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Starting A Craft Project? Stock Up On Art Supplies From These 16 Online Stores In Malaysia

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Regardless of whether you're a beginner, a hobbyist, a student, or a professional artist, quality art supplies can be expensive and difficult to source

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It's especially tough if you're just starting out on your creative journey, and don't know the best places to get reasonably priced materials.What's more, during the total lockdown, we can't visit our favourite art stores and spend hours losing ourselves in the rows upon rows of colour-coded supplies. (Yes, it's a therapeutic process for most of us.)

Hence, we've put together a list of local online art stores so you can stay safe at home and shop to your heart's content:

1. Stickerrific

Stickerrific imports most of their products from Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. They carry many general and speciality products, including fountain pens, pencils, calligraphy tools, washi tapes, branded notebooks, and of course, cute stickers by talented Malaysian designers! Besides, they also offer watercolours, gouache, rubber stamps, postcards, and travel journaling materials. A quick browse through their (online) store, and you'll be inspired to begin watercolour painting, brush calligraphy, or even a bullet journal!

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Address:Level 3, PJ Live Arts, 72A, Jln Profesor Diraja Ungku Aziz, Jaya One, 46200 Petaling Jaya, SelangorOpening hours:10am - 6pm (Monday to Saturday)Closed on Sunday.Contact:+603-79314092Email:[email protected]Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. Salt x Paper Stationery & Gifts

Salt x Paper is a stationery arts and crafts store based in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah. They carry curated art and stationery supplies like art journals and colourful designer notebooks, cards, gift tags, wrapping paper, postcards, stickers, pens, washi tapes, inks, and more. Additionally, they sell an assortment of accessories, bags, face masks, toys, candles and scents, and even beauty products. Although their store is in Sabah, they organise deliveries twice a week, and offer free nationwide shipping for purchases exceeding RM150.

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Address:51, Jalan Gaya, 88000 Kota Kinabalu, SabahOpening hours:12pm - 5.30pm (Wednesday to Sunday)Closed on Monday and Tuesday.Website | Instagram

3. Maycraft

Maycraft is a one-stop centre for all kinds of needlework projects, including embroidery, crochet, knitting, quilting and patchwork, cross-stitch, and felt craft. They also sell crafting kits and books to get you started on the basics, so you can have fun learning new skills at your own pace.Maycraft also offers custom-made embroidery, beading, crochet, and cross-stitch work to customers. Not only that, they provide international shipping, and specialise in bulk wholesaling and distribution.

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Address:14-1, Jalan USJ 10/1E Taipan Triangle, Taman Perindustrian UEP,47620 Subang Jaya, SelangorOpening hours:11.30am - 5pm (Monday to Friday)2.30pm - 6pm (Saturday) Closed on Sunday.Contact:+6016-6653279Website | Instagram

4. Scrap-N-Crop

Scrap-N-Crop is a familiar art store known to scrapbooking and journaling enthusiasts. They have a myriad of curated stationery, paper and fabric craft supplies, calligraphy tools, jewellery-making supplies, quilling paper, and sewing materials.They have been in the online business of selling arts and crafts supplies for more than 15 years. They import most of their products directly from the United States and Japan, and also provide international shipping.

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Address:37, Jalan SL 2/2, Bandar Sungai Long, 43000 Kajang, SelangorOpening hours:24 hoursWebsite | Shopee | Facebook | Instagram

5. Spotlight

Spotlight originated from a small family fabric stall at Melbourne's Queen Victoria Market. Today, you can find this red-and-blue megastore in three outlets across Klang Valley, selling a large variety of household, textile, and crafting supplies. With colourful aisles displaying canvases and paintbrushes of all sizes, pretty scrapbook paper, affordable acrylic paints, decorative beads, macrame ropes, colourful yarn, fabrics, embroidery thread, and much more, Spotlight is truly every crafter's paradise.

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Addresses:IPC Shopping CentreLevel 2, No 2, Jalan PJU 7/2, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, SelangorMyTOWN Shopping Centre6, Jalan Cochrane, Seksyen 90, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, WPKLOpening hours:10am - 10pm (Daily)Website | Facebook | Instagram

6. Fabric Fanatics

If you enjoy sewing patchwork quilts or pillowcases, or even scrunchies and other forms of needlework, you'll be a fan of Fabric Fanatics. They carry imported fabric collections from Taiwan, China, South Korea, Japan, and the United States, and each one has a colourful pattern and tells a unique story. You'll find lots of animals, fairy tales, and Japanese zakka designs in their store.In 2008, the founder of Fabric Fanatics begun sourcing rare fabrics from around the world as a part-time hobby on Etsy. A chemistry graduate who worked as a semiconductor engineer for six years, she now has a physical and online store, and provides international shipping.

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Address:F1, Summit USJ Mall, 31, Jalan Kewajipan, USJ 1, 47600 Subang Jaya, SelangorOpening hours:11am - 6pm (Daily)Contact:+6012-6222074Website | Instagram

7. Cziplee

Situated in Bangsar Baru, Cziplee is a well-known stationery and craft supplies store. They sell a large variety of writing instruments, and carry imported reputable brands like Faber-Castell, Lamy, Moleskine, Parker, and Stabilo. You'll find journals, rubber stamps, calligraphy pens, paint, colour pencils, and other crafts here.Due to the total lockdown, their online store fulfilment will be closed from 1 June until further notice. In the meantime, you can check out their website for the latest updates on their store, or download Cziplee's mobile app to browse their products on your phone.

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Addresses:Bangsar3A, Jalan Telawi 3, Bangsar, 59100 Kuala LumpurKajang53-56, Jalan Tun Abdul Aziz, Bandar Kajang, 43000 Kajang, SelangorOpening hours:Bangsar9.30am - 7.30pm (Daily)Kajang10am - 8pm (Daily)Contact:+6012-2191559Website | Facebook | Instagram

8. Craftiviti

Craftiviti is a homegrown retail and online crafting store, supplying different types of craft materials like candle-making tools, bath bomb kits, silicone moulds for resin crafts, perfumery, and more. They even have their own in-house DIY personal care experience bar, as well as various workshops.They also have tools for all sorts of craft projects, including soap and candle materials, essential oils, clay, wax, epoxy resin, liquid silicone for mould making, and liquid latex. If you're a beginner, you can pick up a starter kit for your first DIY experience. Even if you're a seasoned crafter, you'll find tons of quality materials to experiment with new projects.Read more about Craftiviti here.

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Image via @craftiviti (Instagram)

Address:Unit D-1-46, 1st Floor, Block Dahlia, 10 Boulevard SPRINT Highway, Jalan PJU 6A/3A, 47400 Petaling Jaya, SelangorOpening hours:10am - 6pm (Daily)Email:[email protected]Website | Facebook | Instagram

9. WRITER Stationery Store

With two outlets in Penang, WRITER Stationery Store is a fine stationery boutique and a popular name within the creative community. They carry familiar brands like Copic, Mossery, Winsor & Newton, as well as products designed by local artists.WRITER offers a wide range of imported stationery like fountain pens, Traveler's notebooks, stickers, washi tape, rubber stamps, planners, watercolours, wax seals, postcards, and more. You can shop their online store, and get free shipping for orders above RM50 to Peninsular Malaysia, or RM150 to East Malaysia.

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Image via @writerstore (Instagram)

Image via @writerstore (Instagram)

Image via @writerstore (Instagram)

Addresses:Gurney Plaza170, Gurney Drive, Pulau Tikus,10250 George Town, Pulau PinangCampbell88, Lebuh Campbell, George Town, 10100 George Town, Pulau PinangOpening hours:10am - 7pm (Daily)Website | Shopee | Instagram

10. Art Friend

Based in Singapore, Art Friend is a popular arts and crafts store that has been in operation since the early 1980s. Whether you're an art and design student, crafting hobbyist, or professional artist, you'll be able to find almost anything you need from this store. They have a comprehensive catalogue housing all kinds of paints, canvases, clay, sculpting sets, beads, markers, boards, paper, sketchbooks, and basically anything you'll need to start your next masterpiece! There are also tons of child-friendly materials for your kid to get creative at home!

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Addresses:The Curve Shopping MallLot 245B, 2nd Floor, 6, Jalan PJU 7/3, Mutiara Damansara, 47800 Petaling Jaya, SelangorPavilion KL168, Bukit Bintang Street, Bukit Bintang, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, WPKLThe Gardens MallT-213 Third Floor, Lingkaran Syed Putra, Mid Valley City, 59200 Kuala LumpurOpening hours:10am - 10pm (Daily)Website | Shopee | Instagram

11. WestStar

WestStar is well-stocked with plenty of quality stationery and arts and crafts supplies. With over 11,000 products in their stocklist, you can find almost anything for your crafting needs. This includes paint and paint mediums, canvases and easels, stationery, sculpting tools, architectural modelling materials, and more.They also have office supplies and child-friendly crafting materials like clay, plasticine, crayons, and pastels. Their products are affordably priced, and they ship nationwide if you need to pick up something quick.

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Image via @weststar_theartshop (Instagram)

Addresses:Ampang9171, Jalan Negara, Taman Melawati, 53100 Kuala Lumpur, SelangorShah AlamPusat Komersil, XG 7,9, 11, Jalan Plumbum X 7/X, Seksyen 7, 40000 Shah Alam, SelangorOpening hours:Ampang9am - 8pm (Monday to Saturday)10am - 6pm (Sunday)Shah Alam10am - 8pm (Monday to Friday)10am - 7pm (Saturday)10am - 5pm (Sunday)Website | Shopee | Facebook | Instagram

12. Le Art Shop

Le Art Shop is an online art store startup by Cassie Wong, a self-taught artist who offers curated mid-range art supplies. She has personally tested and used many of these products, so her customers will have the assurance that these are quality pigments.Some of the brands you'll find here include Daniel Smith, Renaissance, Mont Marte, Van Gogh, Holbein, Talens, and Princeton. The store also carries designs, prints, and merchandise from local artists.

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Image via @leartshop (Instagram)

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Address:Block E, No, Parklane OUG, 1, Jalan 1/152, Taman OUG, 58200 Kuala Lumpur, WPKLOpening hours:24 hoursWebsite | Instagram

13. Malaysia Clay Art

Interested in starting your first clay project? You can pick up a starter kit from Malaysia Clay Art, which includes several packets of colourful air dry or polymer clay, as well as various sculpting tools. Besides that, they also have materials for resin projects, such as epoxy and UV resin, UV curing lamps, colour pigments, various jewellery charms, silicone moulds, miniatures, and much more.They have everything you'll need to begin your clay art adventures, and every DIY enthusiast will find something here to experiment with for their next project.

Image via @malaysiaclayart (Instagram)

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Address:Spring Ville Apartment, D-01-11 Pangsapuri, Jalan UP 1/1, Taman Ukay Perdana, 68000 Ampang, SelangorOpening hours:10am - 5pm (Monday to Friday)Closed on Saturday and Sunday.Website | Instagram

14. Premier Art

Premier Art sells a range of high-quality fine art supplies for both students and professionals, including brands like Winsor & Newton, Jo Sonja's, Liquitex, Old Holland, Reeves, Alpha, and Caran D'ache. With watercolours and pastels, charcoals, markers, paints, sketching materials, and more, Premier Art is every artist's haven. Visit their online store, and sign up to receive 10% off your first order. Besides, they are offering free delivery within West Malaysia for orders exceeding RM100.

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Image via @premier.art.kl (Instagram)

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Address:Lot A4-UG1-3A, Block A4, Publika Shopping Gallery,1, Jalan Dutamas 1, Solaris Dutamas, 50480 Kuala LumpurOpening hours:11am - 7.30pm (Monday to Saturday)1pm - 7.30pm (Sunday)Website | Facebook | Instagram

15. Craft Haven

Artists may recall Craft Haven's iconic turquoise-coloured store in 1 Utama Shopping Centre. Customers will remember seeing beautifully painted wooden trinkets, glass, mugs, and sculptures on display behind the shop's window. Sometimes, passers-by would notice children gleefully painting all sorts of craft projects under the guidance of the shop owners.Unfortunately, they closed down their physical store in 2019. Not to worry, for they have transferred their business to their online platform, and continue to provide an abundance of sketchpads, watercolour products, beads, painting tools, face and body art sets, decorative craft papers, and glass etching to their loyal Malaysian customers.

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Opening hours:24 hoursContact+603-90541758Email:[email protected]Website | Facebook | Instagram

16. Multifilla

Multifilla has been around since the 1980s, and has a reputation as a leading arts and crafts supply warehouse in Malaysia. They specialise in sourcing supplies that are hard to come by, and are well stocked with a diverse range of materials.From clay crafting, batik making, engraving, woodwork, weaving, sand art, ceramics, bookbinding, decoupage, and even taxidermy, there's something to intrigue every kind of crafter. You'll spend ages browsing through their catalogue, and check out more items than you initially planned to!

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Address:1, Jalan Perusahaan 2/2, Taman Industri Selesa Jaya, 43300 Balakong, Selangor Opening hours:8.30am - 4.30pm (Monday to Friday)8.30am - 3pm (Saturday)Closed on Sunday.Contact:+603-89613686+603 89613657Email:[email protected]Website | Facebook | Instagram

Check out these craft stores and local artists for more aesthetic supplies and art inspiration:

                This Cute Store In PJ Lets You Make Your Own Candles, Bath Bombs, And Even Deodorant

Get in losers, we're going crafting.

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                Paintings, Stickers, And Other Awesome Stuff You Can Get For Cheap From This Local Artist

Besides paint, Farisha also pours her heart out on canvas.

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                You'll Want To Own EVERYTHING From These 8 Made-In-Malaysia Stationery Brands

Bookmark this for future gift ideas!

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                These 12 Online Stores Will Deliver Cute & Vintage-Inspired Stationery Within Malaysia

Too pretty to use!

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Ipoh And Johor Bahru Listed In Travel Survey's Top 10 Destinations For Local Food

A survey has revealed that six out of ten people pick their travel destinations based on the reputation of its local cuisine, with Malaysia, Taiwan, Japan, and Brazil topping the list of places to discover great food and drink

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In a survey by Dutch e-commerce travel website Booking.com, 61% out of over 75,000 travellers from all over the world say they pick travel destinations for its great food and drink.

Citing Southeast Asia as the best region to try local cuisine, Booking.com named two places in Malaysia in its list of Top 10 destinations to taste local food -  Ipoh, Perak and Johor Bahru

Ipoh 'taugeh chicken' with 'hor fun'.
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The full list of Top Destinations for Tasting Local Food:1. Ipoh, Malaysia2. Kaohsiung, Taiwan3. Nagoya, Japan4. Johor Bahru, Malaysia5. João Pessoa, Brazil6. Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam7. Sarajevo, Bosnia and Herzegovina8. Colmar, France9. Lima, Peru10. Catania, ItalyYep, Penang and Sarawak didn't make the list. #triggered

Shoon Huat Bak Kut Teh in Johor Bahru.
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Strangely enough, no Malaysian locations were named in the site's list of Top Five destinations for street food and food trucks

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The list of Top Destinations for Street Food include:1. Jeonju, South Korea2. Hsinchu City, Taiwan3. Marrakech, Morocco4. New York City, USA5. Mexico City, MexicoMeanwhile, these are the locations listed for Top Destinations for Food Trucks: 1. Portland, USA2. Sao Paulo, Brazil3. Seoul, South Korea4. Bangkok, Thailand5. Istanbul, Turkey

The survey, which was conducted in August and October last year, collected responses from 75,236 respondents from all over the world

The survey was independently conducted among sample adults from 30 countries, including Australia, China, Hong Kong, Japan, South Korea, Malaysia, Singapore, Thailand, UK, and US.

So, what's good to eat in Johor? Let's start with this list of the southern state's iconic dishes:

                15 Johorean Dishes You Should Try Before You Die

Spices abound in the local food scene down south!

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If you're planning a foodie road trip to Ipoh, make sure to stop by this tech-savvy chicken rice shop:

                Ipoh’s Nam Heong Restaurant Has Hired And Trained 6 Robot Waitresses To Serve Customers

They're named after famous Asian celebrities.

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Why Having His Passport Revoked Could Actually Be Good News For Alvin Tan

    10 Dec — 12:48 PM

BN Youth Urges Government To Withdraw Citizenship Status From Alvin Tan And Ali Abdul Jalil

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"Barisan Nasional Youth agrees with the actions of the Home Ministry and the Immigration Department to withdraw their passports. In fact, we insist on the presumption that if they do not want to come back to face the law, more drastic action should be taken by the Attorney-General to bring forth a court action to deprive them of their citizenship," BN Youth deputy chief said. "This is because they no longer respect the principles of Rukun Negara, so Malaysia does not need to have citizens like them anymore."

        therakyatpost.com

    10 Dec — 01:00 PM

Does Malaysia's Laws Allow The Government To Carry Out Such A Drastic Action? According To Lawyers, It Is Within The Government's Rights To Do So Based On Article 25 Of The Federal Constitution

Article 25 (1) (a) of Federal Constitution states that the Federal Government may by order deprive of his citizenship of any person who is a citizen by registration under Article 16A or 17 or a citizen by naturalisation if satisfied that he has shown himself by act or speech to be disloyal or disaffected towards the Federation.Lawyer Mohd Yusmadi Yusoff said Article 25 may allow revocation of citizenship as principally citizenship rights are a privilege.“For example, Alvin’s act of leaving the country and saying things like he has no confidence in the legal system may warrant the use of Article 25, following his passport revocation," he told Astro AWANI when contacted.Lawyer Datuk Mohd Hafarizam Harun added, "Personally, I think people like Alvin should be deprived of his citizenship as you are no longer loyal to the country due to tarnishing the country’s good name, spreading lies and causing racial discomfort. His actions forms a basis for a possible citizenship revocation."

        astroawani.com

    10 Dec — 12:46 PM

However, Home Minister Dr. Ahmad Zahid Revealed That The Government Will Not Revoke Both Men's Citizenships, Citing That The Malaysian Government Is "Not That Ruthless"

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Zahid said, "It (revoking of citizenship) can’t be done, he (Tan) was born here. That comes under a different act." "What’s more, the Malaysian government is not that ruthless…he is a Malaysian born," he added"

        freemalaysiatoday.com

    10 Dec — 12:46 PM

The Minister Also Said That The Government Has No Plans To Extradite Both Men To Face Legal Action Back Home, As He Believes That Tan And Ali Would Eventually Return To Malaysia Of Their Own Accord

"So far, we have no plans to extradite them although we have an extradition agreement with the countries concerned," he told reporters after meeting United States (US) Assistant Secretary for International Affairs, Department of Homeland Security, Alan Bersin at his office.He was however, confident that Tan and Ali, currently abroad seeking political asylum would eventually return to Malaysia.

        astroawani.com

Zahid explained, “If (Tan) is brave, he will return. This means he’s a coward. That is why he does not even have a degree to his name. He even failed his examinations,” Zahid said using a cynical tone.

        freemalaysiatoday.com

    10 Dec — 12:46 PM

9 December: Civil Lawyers Are Saying That The Immigration Department Has No Right To Revoke Alvin Tan And Ali Abd Jalil Passports, Stating That The Department Had Exceeded Its Authority In Doing So

At best, the lawyers pointed out that law enforcement agencies could stop a citizen, including those facing criminal charges, from going abroad.Lawyer S. N. Nair said there was no provision in the Passports Act which empowered Mustafa to cancel a Malaysian passport lawfully issued to a citizen. "Leaving aside the court pronouncement, it looks like the director-general has exceeded his authority," he said.

        themalaysianinsider.com

Lawyer Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan says the Immigration Department seems to have breached Article 9 of the Federal Constitution.
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Lawyer and human rights advocate Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan questioned which federal law the Immigration Department had relied on when it withdrew the passports of the two men.She pointed out that the department appeared to have breached Article 9 of the constitution for banishing citizens following the revocation of the travel document while they were abroad.The civil lawyer said it was wrong and a gross abuse of power on the two men who were not the given the right to be heard."No responsible government behaves in the appalling manner against its own citizens," she said.

        themalaysianinsider.com

    10 Dec — 12:46 PM

Meanwhile, Alvin Tan He Has Revealed That He Felt "Nothing" Upon Learning That His Passport Has Been Revoked, Saying That "Losing A Mere Travel Document Is Not Going To Change Anything"

Image via Facebook: Alvin Tan

In an interview with Channel NewsAsia, Malaysian 'sex blogger' Alvin Tan revealed that he felt "nothing" when it was announced that his passport was revoked, saying, "“I have a pretty decent life now in America which I have of course built with my own blood and sweat, and so losing a mere travel document is not going to change anything. In any case, US Immigration has possession of my passport since May this year, so it makes no practical difference to my life right now."“America has all that I need. I mean, it is the political, economic and cultural headquarters of the world right now and it is literally the size of a whole continent. So I think I have plenty to explore before I get replacement documents - most likely a refugee travel document issued by US Immigration.”

        channelnewsasia.com

    09 Dec — 01:29 PM

Tan Also Laughed Off Concerns That He Would Be "Miraculously Deported Back" To Malaysia Due To The Lack Of Valid Documents, Suggesting That People Who Think So "Have No Idea What They Are Talking About"

“To those who think that I will be miraculously deported back just because I lack valid travel documents, I suggest that these under-educated people pick up a book on international law, immigration law, or even asylum law, because they have no idea what they are talking about. They are almost as stupid as the politicians who constantly hoodwink them with the unrealistic threats of bringing me back to face justice. They are almost as stupid as their own politicians.”

        channelnewsasia.com

    09 Dec — 01:32 PM

Instead, Tan Thinks That Having His Passport Revoked By The Government May Have Served To Further His Bid For Political Asylum In The US, Saying That It Demonstrates The Persecution He Claims To Face In Malaysia

Image via Facebook: Alvin Tan

Tan asserted that the “theatrics” by the home minister and Inspector-General of Police only increases the chances of him being granted refuge in the US, which he said would be an indictment of the superpower’s views of Umno’s “tyranny” here.Despite no longer being able to travel internationally and facing an asylum application that could drag on for years, Tan said he was prepared to wait out the process that he claimed was now easier thanks to the latest development.“Accepted means the US government agrees that Umno is tyrannical. That’s a pretty big statement,” he told Malay Mail Online. “Rejected means I'll be deported back... that's when the show really begins!”

        themalaymailonline.com

    10 Dec — 12:46 PM

As For Ali Abd Jalil, Whose Passport Has Also Been Voided By Putrajaya Alongside Tan's, Claims To Have Received An Asylum ID Card As Part Of His Application Process To Obtain Political Asylum In Sweden

Image via Facebook: Ali Abd Jalil

In his latest Facebook update, Ali said that with the card, he is now protected under the United Nations' law and Dublin Regulation on asylum seekers."I now hold an asylum card, under the UN law and Dublin Regulation... I am no more bound to Umno's and the sultan's laws... This is not Malaysia," he wrote on his Facebook wall today.

        themalaysianinsider.com

    10 Dec — 12:46 PM

8 December: True To Dr. Ahmad Zahid's Word, The Immigration Department Has Revoked The Passports Of Blogger Alvin Tan As Well As That Of Activist Ali Abd Jalil

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Facing criminal charges under the Sedition Act, both Tan and Ali have sought political refuge abroad in the US and Sweden respectively.

Without quoting a specific clause, Immigration Department director-general Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim referred the decision to a notice on the back of Malaysian passports which state that the passport is Government property and that the Government reserves the right to revoke it at anytime.“We are also supporting the Home Minister Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi’s call and this decision is in line with what the public has demanded,” he said.

        thestar.com.my

    08 Dec — 07:21 PM

According To Datuk Mustafa, The Drastic Move Was Deemed Necessary So As To Serve As A Warning To Those Who Insult The Courts, The Rulers And Islam

Director-general of the Immigration Department Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim.
Image via Afif Abd Halim / The Malaysian Insider

"We will not tolerate any individual who insults the judiciary and Malay rulers," Mustafa told a press conference in Putrajaya today.He said both Putrajaya and Home Minister Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi had been very patient and tolerant of Tan's antics."We could have taken action against Tan much earlier but we did not," Mustafa said when asked why the department was only acting now. "We have been acting in a very dignified and tolerant manner but both Tan and Ali have been continually issuing comments which cause discomfort.

        themalaysianinsider.com

    08 Dec — 07:21 PM

Despite Having Their Passports Cancelled, Tan And Ali's Citizenships Still Hold. However, They Can Only Return To The Country If They Apply For An Emergency Certificate From The Countries They Sought Refuge In.

"Both individuals have also been blacklisted in our database, hence they will need special dispensation in order to return to Malaysia," Datuk Mustafa Ibrahim said. Mustafa explained that Tan and Ali would need to apply for an emergency certificate from Malaysian missions abroad if they wanted to return home. However, he said the emergency certificate could only be used once and not multiple times like an international passport.

        themalaysianinsider.com

    08 Dec — 07:21 PM

The Passport Issue Stemmed From Tan's Facebook Posts Last Week, Condemning The Sultan Selangor For Stripping Opposition Leader Anwar Ibrahim's "Datuk Seri" Title In Addition To A Series Of Provocative Remarks

Image via Facebook: Alvin Tan

Image via Facebook: Alvin Tan

    08 Dec — 07:21 PM

Adding That Tan Had Also Touched On Several Sensitive Issues In The Country, Home Minister Dr. Ahmad Zahid Remarked That The Government Is Mulling Over The Idea Of Revoking Tan's Passport

Image via Siow Feng Saw / The Malay Mail Online

"Under our immigration laws, a passport can be revoked at anytime as it does not belong to the individual but the country. We will revoke his passport soon ... maybe Monday or Tuesday," Ahmad Zahid said after launching the federal CID's new elite operations team, dubbed the Special Task Force for Anti-vice, Gaming and Gangsterism (STAGG) on Sunday, 7 December.

        thesundaily.my

    08 Dec — 07:21 PM

Mere Hours Later, In His Usual Bravado-Laden Fashion, Tan Dared The Minister To Make Good On His Words, Telling Him To "Just Do It"... Which Brings Us To Where We Are Now

Image via Facebook: Alvin Tan

    08 Dec — 07:21 PM

Any Normal Person Would Be Freaking Out By Now, But Not Alvin Tan. Judging From His Sarcastic Facebook Posts, Tan Is Not At All Fazed By Having His Passport Voided, And For Good Reason

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    08 Dec — 07:21 PM

While The Government May Be Hoping That This Move Will Force Him To Return To Malaysia To Face The Court Charges Waiting For Him At Home, This May Also Hasten His Application For Political Asylum In The US

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If Tan’s passport is revoked, Washington is duty-bound to return it. However, it will also trigger and expedite his application for political asylum in the US.Loss of passport would not mean loss of citizenship. Tan would be eligible for a UN Travel document issued by US Immigration.

        freemalaysiatoday.com

    08 Dec — 07:21 PM

The Hindraf Leader Case Mentioned By Tan Refers To That Of Lawyer P. Waythamoorthy, Who Managed To Obtain Asylum From The UK After Having His Passport Revoked In 2007

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Hindraf Makkal Chief P. Waythamoorthy had his passport revoked after a 25 Nov, 2007 uprising in the streets masterminded by the human rights movement. He was then flying into Britain after a visit to Europe. His passport was seized by British Immigration at Gatwick Airport but also triggered his application for political asylum, upon the advice of officials at Immigration Headquarters.Waytha returned on a UN Travel Document, issued by British Immigration, just before the imminent General Elections last year via Singapore and Johore. He was then prepared to enter Malaysia at the Johore checkpoint, without a passport, since the UN document excludes travel to Malaysia.His passport was returned to him at the Malaysian High Commission in Singapore but it’s not known whether he received the apology that he sought.

        freemalaysiatoday.com

    08 Dec — 07:21 PM

Some Also Seem To Think That Tan And Ali's Chances Of Obtaining Political Asylum In The Respective Countries Just "Got A Whole Lot Stronger", Stating That The Government "Played The Cards In Alvin's Favour"

Image via Facebook: Alvin Tan

Image via Facebook: Alvin Tan

Image via Facebook: Alvin Tan

Image via Facebook: Alvin Tan

    09 Dec — 01:29 PM

No Stranger To Controversy, Alvin Tan Has Been On The News For All The Wrong Reasons Since His Sex Blog With Vivian Lee Came To Light. Read About His Misadventures on SAYS:

                [TERKINI] Tahukah Anda Ali Abd Jalil Sebenarnya Belum Terima Suaka Politik Dari Sweden?

Alvin Tan sekali lagi mendapat perhatian atas status kontroversi yang dimuat naiknya di Facebook.

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A Chinese Man Was Deported From Kenya For Calling Kenyans And Their President 'Monkeys'

Earlier this week, a Chinese man was deported from Kenya after he was seen in a video making racist comments against Kenyans

Identified as Liu Jiaqi, the Chinese national was captured in a video calling all Kenyans, including President Uhuru Kenyatta, "monkeys"."Everyone... all the Kenyans [are] like a monkey, even Uhuru Kenyatta," Liu is seen in a video telling a Kenyan employee whom he is threatening to fire."I don't like you, like monkey people, you smell bad, and poor, foolish, and black," Liu continues in the video clip, which was leaked online on Wednesday.

Image via The Star, Kenya

According to a report in BBC, which cited the Chinese embassy saying that the video was originally shot in June this year

In the video, which is about three-minute-long, the employee asks Liu why is he targeting him, to which the Chinese national says it's because the employee is Kenyan.Liu went on to his offensive diatribe, bragging that there is nothing the poor, black, and smelly Kenyans can do to him even if he sacks the said employee.According to the Chinese Embassy in Nairobi, the video was captured in June at the shop in Ruiru where the Chinese national sold motorcycles.

Liu was arrested on 6 September and his work permit was revoked

Following which, Kenya's immigration department announced that Liu had been deported due to his racist remarks. However, according to BBC, it is unclear whether the immigration department can deport someone on grounds of racism.

UPDATE:LIU JIAQI a Chinese National who was arrested due to his RACISM remarks has been DEPORTED . Via @GKihalangwa cc. @InteriorKE @FredMatiangi #AskImmigrationKE pic.twitter.com/yHJu3azx2i— Immigration Kenya. (@ImmigrationDept) September 6, 2018

Meanwhile, the Chinese Embassy has distanced itself from Liu's comments, saying his views do not represent the views of the majority of Chinese people. It added that Liu was punished.

Nairobi's Chinese embassy spokesperson, Zhang Gang, said Liu has been punished by his company for his wrongdoing and "apologised to his Kenyan colleague"."The personal talk and personal feeling of this young man do not represent the views of the vast majority of Chinese people," he added.

However, according to the employee who recorded the video, Liu's remarks were nothing out of the ordinary at the Chinese-owned motorcycle dealership, where majority of Chinese employees insult Kenyans regularly and they only keep quiet to maintain their jobs

"The company has about 8 Chinese and 12 Kenyans and all the Chinese here are our bosses and we do not know who is the overall boss."Insults here are a common occurrence and we just persevere to keep our jobs," the Kenyan employee told a local media in Kenya, Ureport.

The news of his deportation has not calmed the situation in Kenya as netizens pointed out that he should instead be jailed in Kenya

A Twitter user identified as Mark Cuban said Liu should first meet the wrath of Kenyans before being deported."We want to meet him and have a little chat about his experience in Kenya," he said.Another user named George Kingola questioned why the government was deporting Liu instead of prosecuting him for a crime committed within Kenya's territory.

Image via Shanghaiist

While not the first time that people from China have been accused of racism, it is the first case of someone being deported for racism

Recently, a woman called a man stupid for not knowing Mandarin. She was trying to block a parking spot by standing over it:

                Woman Filmed Trying To Block Parking Spot In Mid Valley By Standing Over It

She also insulted the driver of another car for not speaking in Mandarin.

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Nampak 'Cik Pon' Masa Balik Raya? Biar Betul Iklan Raya Takaful Malaysia Kali Ini!

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Gelagat Kucing Menggelabah Kena Hon Masa Tengah Syok Menguap Atas Kereta Ini Bikin Dekah

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Gelagat kucing yang spontan sememangnya dapat menceriakan hari-hari kita

Ada saja aksi lucu mereka yang menjadi perhatian di serata media sosial betul tak? Kita memang akan terhibur jika ternampak kucing pandai bercakap, menari, meminta makanan dengan sopan dan sebagainya.Namun, berbeza pula dengan video kali ini yang memaparkan seekor kucing menggelabah turun dari kereta semasa sedang menguap mengundang dekah ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @aya_abok5759 Gelabah kawan...  original sound  - Aya Abok 5759

Tengah syok menguap, sekali menggelupur lari sebab kena hon

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @aya_abok5759, kelihatan kucing Oyen itu sedang melepak di atas sebuah kereta.Apa yang menghiburkan, ia dilihat begitu sakan menguap dengan luas seolah-olah menikmati rasa mengantuknya itu tanpa disedari aksinya itu dirakam dari dalam kereta.Lebih melucukan lagi, si perakam dengan sengaja membunyikan hon dengan kuat sehingga membuatkan si Oyen terkejut lalu menggelupur memusingkan badannya ke kiri dan kanan sebelum melompat turun.

Image via @aya_abok5759 (TikTok)

Image via @aya_abok5759 (TikTok)

"Kot ye pun bagilah dia habis menguap dulu hahaha, tak baik buat Oyen macam tu" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah berjaya mendapat 1.3M tontonan, 153.4K tanda suka serta 13.3K perkongsian di laman TikTok.Rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat gelagat lucu Oyen itu, malah ada juga yang kesian melihatnya.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

Image via @aya_abok5759 (TikTok)

Image via @aya_abok5759 (TikTok)

Image via @aya_abok5759 (TikTok)

Image via @aya_abok5759 (TikTok)

Image via @aya_abok5759 (TikTok)

Image via @aya_abok5759 (TikTok)

Image via @aya_abok5759 (TikTok)

Image via @aya_abok5759 (TikTok)

Kesian ada, lawak pun ada. Aduhai, Oyen pun kalau nak menguap carilah tempat yang tersorok sikit :P

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