OnePlus Nord Buds 2 Will Launch In M'sia For RM329, But You Can Get RM30 Off On Pre-Orders

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OnePlus is rolling out their affordable earbuds lineup, the OnePlus Nord Buds 2, in six days

The first generation OnePlus Nord Buds
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The OnePlus Nord Buds 2 feature active noise cancellation (ANC) with a dual mic design. The earbuds are also imbued with OnePlus' AI Clear Calls algorithm to filter out background noise so your calls sound crystal clear. They also feature Dolby Atmos sound and a built-in Dirac Audio Tuner that pumps out immersive audio. And that's not all, users will also be able to customise their sound through OnePlus' Sound Master EQ settings that let you choose between different sound profiles — from Bold and Bass to Serenade.You can also enjoy up to seven hours of listening time on a single charge, IP55 sweat and water resistance, as well as a feature called 'device shifting' which lets you connect the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 to two devices at the same time.

The earbuds will go on sale for RM329, but you can get a RM30 discount if you pre-order on 11 April

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The discount is also entitled to people who buy the OnePlus Nord Buds 2 from 18 to 25 April.You can find out more here.


[VIDEO] "Tolong Keluarga Sendiri Dulu, Baru Tolong Orang Lain" - Pesanan Akhir Abam Bocey

Pemergian seorang insan mulia, Abam Bocey pada 10 Februari yang lalu benar-benar memberi kesan yang mendalam buat rakyat Malaysia

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Buktinya, walaupun sudah hampir dua hari kita kehilangan Abam, segala perbuatan dan budi baik yang pernah dilakukan tidak berhenti dibicarakan oleh orang ramai.Malah, pendakwah terkenal iaitu Ebit Lew turut berkongsi sebuah klip video pendek di mana dia menemubual pernah arwah Abam dalam sebuah program. Paling menyedihkan, dalam rakaman video tersebut arwah telah dilontarkan soalan tentang apa perkara atau mesej terakhir yang ingin disampaikan jika hari ini merupakan hari terakhir Abam.Jawapan arwah benar-benar menyentuh hati setiap orang.

Perkongsian video pendek tersebut telah dikongsikan di laman Instagram milik Ebit Lew sendiri dan berjaya meraih lebih 430 ribu tontonan ketika artikel ini ditulis

         View this post on Instagram           Sebak masa tanya pada Abam masa tu. Jika hari ini hari terakhir. Kadang bila ingat saat terakhir kita akan cakap nasihat yang amat penting dan ikhlas. Beliau orang baik. . Uwais Qarni disebut Nabi saw kuat khidmat ibunya dan makbul doanya. Sehingga sahabat rhum yang teramat mulia diperintah Nabi saw untuk cari Uwais rah dan minta doa darinya. . Begitulah hari ini Allah muliakan abam kerana mencintai dan memuliakan ibunya. Ibubapa kita syurga untuk kita. Syukur hari ini Allah beri contoh orang yang menyenangkan hati ibunya dan membantu semua adik beradik. Allahuakbar. Semoga berjuta rahmat kau beri padanya berilah sedikit pada diriku ini dan kami semua. Berilah kami dapat khidmat mak ayah kami . Semoga video ini jadi asbab kebaikan dan pahala buatnya. Ilmu yang bermanfaat akan kekal walau seseorang itu telah pergi. Boleh dengar nasihat penuhnya di youtube ebit lew A post shared by  Ebit Lew (@ebitlew) on Feb 11, 2020 at 4:48am PST

Allahu, sebak sungguh bila mendengar jawapan yang diberikan. Benar-benar menusuk kalbu setiap orang yang mendengar.

Di bawah pula merupakan antara reaksi warganet selepas menonton video tersebut:

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Semoga arwah ditempatkan di kalangan orang-orang yang beriman. Al-Fatihah buat Syed Umar Mokhtar Al-Juffrey.

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			Kita susah kita diuji. Kita senang lagi kita diuji sebenarnya. Tapi paling penting sebelum nak tolong orang lain, tolong ahli keluarga sendiri dulu. Ada rezeki lebih, kita tolong adik-beradik kita. Supaya mereka tak jadi seperti gelandangan."
        Arwah Abam Bocey

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“Arrest Najib Under SOSMA” And 10 More Quotes From Dr. M And Muhyiddin’s Pre-UMNO AGM Meet

Putting an abrupt end to UMNO's decades old tradition, PM Najib Razak recently announced that the party's deputy president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin will not be officiating the Wanita, Puteri and Youth assemblies at the UMNO General Assembly this year

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin at the Kelab Sultan Sulaiman last night
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Formerly a strong supporter of Prime Minister Najib Razak, Dr. Mahathir Mohamad has recently found the voice within him to oppose Najib strongly, especially after he failed to provide a clear explanation on the RM2.6 billion "donation" and 1MDB scandal, that remains unsolved to date. Following suit, Muhyiddin, who was sacked right after he questioned Najib about the 1MDB scandal, recently revealed that he would go against Najib, should there be any party elections in the near future.Muhyiddin was previously known to be a loyal supporter of Najib, always seen at the PM's side from the day he was elected as the deputy prime minister back in 2009.

After the cabinet shuffle fiasco, Muhyiddin, has recently found an ally in former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in his fight against the 1MDB scandal and PM Najib's recent ways

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According to a report by The Malaysian Insider, allies Muhyiddin and Mahathir were present at an unprecedented pre-UMNO Annual General Meeting gathering last night, 7 December, where they discussed the country's bleak future should Najib remain as the PM of Malaysia

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This sudden meet-greet that was held on the eve of the UMNO AGM that will be held from today, 8 December till the 12th, saw eminent political leaders, openly declaring their unfailing support for ex-DPM Muhyiddin.   According to The Malaysian Insider, the crowd was apparently enthusiastically cheering for Muhyiddin throughout the night, with loud cheers that rang, "Hidup UMNO! Hidup Muhyddin! Hidup Tun Mahathir!".

The event at Kelab Sultan Sulaiman in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur tonight saw a huge turnout of people who jammed the hall and spilled out on to the streets, many cheering each time Muhyiddin and Dr Mahathir called Najib to account for alleged scandals involving state-owned investment firm 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) and over the RM2.6 billion.Also present at the event tonight were UMNO vice-president Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal and former Batu Kawan UMNO deputy chief Datuk Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan.

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Covering topics like the 1MDB corruption scandal, democracy, UMNO, as well as calls for Najib’s resignation, here are some of Muhyiddin and Mahathir's most controversial quotes from the gathering:

1. Speaking about his untimely dismissal from officiating the Youth, Wanita and Puteri assemblies at the UMNO AGM this year, Muhyiddin vowed to continue fighting for the truth.

"As a Muslim, my duty is to speak the truth and to speak out against wrong," he said.

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Muhyiddin tells the crowd: "Every year I am invited to officiate the party's wings but this year I don't know why I have not been invited."Since the party Supreme Council made that decision, I have received many requests to convey my thoughts before the party general assembly begins. "My loyalty remains with UMNO. What more when people come forward to give their support and tell me to continue fighting on the path of truth, they want me to continue speaking the truth and not to retreat.

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2. The former DPM slammed Najib for not resolving the 1MDB issue in the promised "six months" time limit, adding that the people are calling the unresolved matter a "scheme to scam"

He takes a jab at Najib's promise of resolving 1MDB in "six months", calling it a "moving deadline". Some people call it a scheme to scam, Muhyiddin adds. The money earned from investments, instead of adding to the country's revenue, is used to service debts. "It is not money that's going back to the people. Those responsible for this should be held to account," he said.

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3. Bringing up the hot button issue again, Muhyiddin asks if the investments and debts under 1MDB has been "labur or lebur" (invested or resolved)

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He said all that people want is a transparent investigation into 1MDB with clear answers. He mentions The Edge Weekly and Edge Financial Daily, which were suspended by the Home Ministry for their reportage of 1MDB's alleged scandal.

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4. Not forgetting the controversial RM2.6 billion scandal involving the PM, Muhyiddin asks, "How will you answer if people go campaigning wearing t-shirts that say 'Where is RM2.6 billion' during the next elections?"

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Muhyiddin now touches on the RM2.6 billion donation that went to Najib's personal accounts. He says people don't believe the explanations given by Najib and deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi. He said people have asked Najib to return the money to UMNO and Barisan Nasional if the funds were really a political donation meant for the party and ruling coalition."There is no case against 1MDB in the courts yet, so we can raise questions," he says. He also touches on the opposition's "Where is RM2.6 billion?" campaign.

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5. "I'm not sure if I will be given a chance to speak. Why is he afraid of me talking?" wonders Muhyiddin, while talking about not being able to address the UMNO members at this year's AGM

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Muhyiddin reiterates that he will attend the UMNO annual general assembly this week, and so will Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal."If three million members speak up, this will finally make a difference".The sacked deputy prime minister urges UMNO's three million members to speak up, as only a few leaders were speaking up now.

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6. "Is there no more democracy in Umno? Or democracy only for certain leaders? I'm afraid over time, democracy will be dead in UMNO," asked Muhyiddin.

Muhyiddin takes a jibe at the UMNO general assembly that will begin this week, and at which he has been barred from speaking. "They won't be touching on 1MDB. Just find those who will 'sokong, sokong, sokong' (support, support, support).But by not allowing the grassroots to speak on it, don't think it will save the party leadership.

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7. "Money politics and incentives have become a cancer in Umno," Muhyiddin lamented.

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He then reminds the crowd not to take for granted that UMNO as a Malay party will retain the Malay vote forever. Muhyiddin suggests that UMNO limit the president's tenure to two terms only. One term is three years, and UMNO usually holds party elections every three years.

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8. Agreeing with Muhyiddin on the state of democracy in Malaysia, Dr Mahathir said, "this means we are no longer democratic. We have become a party where leaders have absolute power.

Dr Mahathir tells the crowd that leaders have a duty to listen to the people and protect their interest, because they derive power from the people who elect them. "Tonight we gather because our leadership has stopped listening to the voices of the people. The people are not allowed to air their views. They can only say yes to the leaders."The deputy president, vice-president, are not allowed to speak. Only selected members can speak. They are not allowed to touched on 1MDB, the RM2.6 billion," he said.

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9. Blaming Najib for the country's crippled democracy system, Dr Mahathir said, "it is Najib who should be arrested under Sosma, for undermining democracy."

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Dr Mahathir says it is Najib who should be arrested under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (Sosma), instead of 1MDB critics like Khairuddin. "Lodging reports has been considered a violent act, so he is arrested under Sosma," he added.

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10. Urging Malaysians to speak against the atrocities happening in the country, the former prime minister stressed that, "No risk, no gain. If we do not fight this, we become victims."

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11. Ending his speech on a serious note, Dr Mahathir lamented about how, "one day we will open our eyes and find that the country is lost and we have become beggars in our own country."

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The former prime minister, along with several other prominent UMNO leaders have been very actively speaking for democracy, freedom of speech and doing away with draconian laws in the country.

Here's everything you need to know about the 1MDB scandal, easily explained by the Wall Street Journal's short videos:

                5 New Videos By WSJ That Simplify 1MDB Scandal Issues In 48 Seconds

Wall Street Journal's 101 on Malaysia's biggest corruption scandal.

Read the full story

Meanwhile, Najib is certain that the corruption scandals aren't worth worrying about:

                Najib Urges US Investors To Ignore The "Noise" Related To 1MDB

The PM said investors should instead focus on the bigger picture!

Read the full story


These 8 People Share The Most Racist Encounter They Experienced In A Foreign Country

Wikipedia describes racism as:

"...a product of the complex interaction in a given society of a race-based worldview with prejudice, stereotyping, and discrimination."And in popular usage:"Racism can be said to describe a condition in society in which a dominant racial group benefits from the oppression of others, whether they want such benefits or not."

It's a complex issue which is fuelled by hate and ignorance

And it's an issue that will never be resolved, at least, as long as there are humans.One may experience racism in the most civilised of the countries, and one may not face any racial discrimination in a country that is generally considered racist.Individual experiences of racism vary, are mostly circumstantial and do not represent a particular country's demographics. At best, they are merely anecdotal.In light of which, this SAYS writer came across a popular thread in Quora, that seeks answers from people regarding the most racist experience they went through in a foreign country. To put their answers in context, the Quora thread asks people to state their home country along with all the foreign countries they have been to.We decided to share some of those answers here.The answers we picked have all been upvoted at least 1,000 times or more.Some of the answers even received over 10,000 upvotes.In other words, these individual experiences of racism, while anecdotal, received a wide support that to an extent proves that racism is an issue in those particular countries.

Senjuti Kundu from India, who has toured more than a dozen countries, and currently resides in Canada, writes that the most racist country she has visited is South Korea

While pointing out that this was her personal experience as a brown woman, Senjuti gives an example of Seoul, which, she writes, is filled with "Korean-only" bars."A case of false advertising that would make the Ku Klux Klan proud. They ought to market themselves as paper-bag-test bars - if your skin is pale enough and you don't appear to have South Asian or African features, you're welcome. Otherwise, it's oh so sorry, Korean-only.""The pitying backwards glances I received even in a "cosmopolitan" mega-metropolis like Seoul were ubiquitous and extremely hurtful," writes Senjuti, adding, "In fact, systematic racism against foreigners is so widespread and entrenched in Korean culture that even the United Nations has expressed concern on this matter."

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Dave Adali, an African-American who has travelled and lived in the UK and in several Asian countries like Malaysia, Indonesia, Thailand, the Philippines, Japan, Taiwan, and Korea, has ranked India as the most racist country

"Indians aren't so much 'racist' as they are intolerant," Dave writes.He points out that Indians discriminate even against their fellow citizens based on the colour of their skin, the region they come from, the language they speak, their religion and caste."Indians outside of India endlessly complain about the intolerance and racism they have to put up with in places like Europe, the US, Canada, Australia, the Middle East and even Africa. These very same Indians conveniently choose to ignore the fact that Indians themselves can be such pathological bigots against their fellow Indians, other Asians and especially people of African ancestry," Dave explains in his lengthy answer that received over 10K upvotes.While acknowledging that "India is a great country to visit briefly because the country itself is endlessly fascinating" Dave warns that in a country where "fellow Indians who happen to be from the 'wrong' part of India, speak the 'wrong' language, belong to the 'wrong' religion or caste etc are discriminated against, as somebody of African ancestry, you face a double whammy in a culture that hates dark skin."

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Shavan Bhattacharjee, an Indian with a keen interest in South Asian politics, military and strategic affairs, wrote that his most racist experience was in Singapore

"I stayed in Singapore at a 5-star hotel in Orchard Road," Shavan wrote."30 minutes after check-in, someone knocked at my door. I opened it and it was a housekeeping lady of Chinese origin. She didn't even bother to ask me if she could enter my room. She just walked in, picked the room service menu and then I stopped her. I asked her what was she doing. In her typical native Chinese accent, she told me and I quote "White man in next room have no menu card. So, I take from your room and give him. I bring you menu card later". I just snatched it from her and said, "Get out of my room."Shavan's answer, while sort, received the most number of upvotes in the Quora thread.

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Kamraj Vaaman, an Indian living in Muscat, Oman, wrote that it was in Qatar where he had the most racist experience

Kamraj was flying from JFK to Muscat and had a brief layover in Doha, Qatar.However, due to his Qatar Airways flight leaving 45 minutes later than planned, by the time he reached Doha, the gate for his flight to Muscat had closed. Left with no choice, Kamraj made his way to the airport, which, he writes, "was in complete chaos and English-speaking staff were nowhere to be found."Amidst this, he noticed a number of people from his earlier flight. They all (11 of them, 8 Americans, 2 Omanis, and Kamraj himself) decided to form a group as it would be effective in countering the language barrier in a foreign country and proceeded towards a Qatar Airways help desk, where the staff collected their passports to arrange another flight for them. What happened next made Kamraj feel not just humiliated, he vowed never to return to Qatar.According to Kamraj, the staff told him that they only had 10 boarding passes printed out, and they used their passports to determine who would miss out.And it was Kamraj who was left based on his race and ethnicity, despite him being the one who was not only at the front of the line but also the one who helped others.

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For Geetanjali Sharma from India, it's definitely France

Years ago, on her first trip abroad, Geetanjali went to Paris. There she wanted to buy miniature  Eiffel Tower souvenirs to take back home for relatives and friends in India."We got into a brightly lit shop and started looking at the flashy souvenirs. The shopkeeper gave us a cold expression but I guess, we were used to seeing people not smile in Paris. When I touched one, I heard a voice loudly and angrily blaring in broken English, 'Don't touch it. You bloody Indians. Come into shops and waste my time when you can't afford anything.'"The incident made Geetanjali, she writes, cry and she left the shop.While sharing other incidents that she experienced there, Geetanjali writes that she is not too sure if she will go back to Paris.

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Erman Idil, from Turkey, said it was in Austria

In the summer of 2014, Erman was in Wien, headed to Schönbrunn Palace."While we were in the metro, a well-groomed Sardar (Sikh) boarded the metro. And within 5 seconds, an old lady stood up and started yelling at him in German," she wrote."She just came to very vicinity of the man with no respect for his privacy. The only words I could understand from her discourse were 'mörder (murderer)' and 'raus (get) out'. I was observing the man from my seat. However, that man unperturbedly looked uploaded and stocked-still stance and determinedly did not give any reaction to her in the mood of ignoring her. Meanwhile, she was raising her voice louder as he was not responding. Heavenly, in following minutes, a young couple stepped into this ignominy and managed to silence her. And they must have intimidated her because she muted from that moment and got off in next stop. However, without denouncing to express her hatred one more time while getting off."Erman was baffled to witness the old lady's hostility towards someone who didn't even say a single word and yet still how she felt entitled to yell at him for no fault of his.

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Jocelyne Gilead from West Africa, who has lived in 6 countries, and currently resides in California, writes that the most racist experience she had was in France

"I'm half white and half black and sometimes I look Hispanic or from the Middle East. Every time I go to France I expect at least three racist experiences. It's never been less."It was in the French resort city of Nice where she had one such experience."I was waiting to meet up with my dad. While waiting I noticed a small clothing shop and decided to browse through it. I called my dad to let him know where I was and while on the phone I could sense the shop keeper was following me. I smiled at her but she gave me suspicious looks. I kept talking on the phone and picking out clothes to look at," Jocelyne wrote."Once the phone call was over, she immediately proceeded to yell, 'Get out of here! You can't afford this! Get Out!'. At first, I thought it was a joke and said with a smile 'ma'am, I'm just looking'. 'Get out!' She said as she was shooing me out."While tears ran down her face, her father, who just got there, asked Jocelyne what had happened. After she explained to him, he went inside to speak to the shopkeeper."He told her in French, 'That is my daughter you treated so badly.' She seemed a bit confused as my dad looks like a white Frenchman," Jocelyne wrote."'You can't treat people like this just because they look different. She's just a young girl interested in what you have to sell. If she wanted she could buy your entire shop!' I'm thinking, 'way to go, dad' and at the same time thinking, 'I definitely can't afford the whole shop. Are you kidding me!'"Even after all this, the shopkeeper just apologised to her dad, but not to Jocelyne.

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Moiz Noor from Pakistan, who currently lives in Germany, and has travelled to India, Iran, and Switzerland among other countries, experienced racism in France

"It happened at the central station in Strasbourg, France. I was waiting inside for the departure of my bus back to Germany. An undercover police officer comes to me, displays his badge, and asks to see my passport. I show it him, he checks the visa and walks away," Moiz wrote, adding that in a little while, *"a group of 3 police officers in uniform come strolling, and one of them catches a glimpse of me as they are walking past. She motions it to the other 2 officers, they turn around and come over to me. So I know that they weren’t notified by the first officer and that it was "random"."They ask to see his passport and tell him that he doesn't have the necessary visa for France, contrary to the fact that it was a Germany long-term visa Type D which counts as a Schengen Visa. They then ask him to follow them. Moiz writes that the whole drill of walking behind 3 police officers with all his luggage inside a crowded train station was an extremely humiliating experience."They take me to their office and search ever single part of my bag. After they find nothing suspicious or anything in my bags, they start making some calls and working something out on the computer, while I sit there for around 20 minutes. Finally, they let me go with around 7 minutes left for the departure of my bus," Moiz wrote in the Quora thread, where his comment received over 4K upvotes.As Moiz was leaving, the police officers told him to "get the ‘proper visa’ before coming next time". However, Moiz writes, if he wasn't carrying the proper visa, he was certain that they wouldn't even let him leave. This happened in October last year.

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Where did you experience racism (if any)? How did you deal with it? Use the comment section below to let us know.


9 Simple Ingredients That Are Nutritious And Yummy For People Who Are Always Too Busy

Are you always too busy to eat proper, nutritious meals every day?

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You're definitely not alone! Whether you're a university student, working adult, or both, life gets busy and your diet can suffer. If you're the kind of person that turns to junk food and fast food to keep you fueled, now is your chance to change.

Here are 9 ingredients to add to your meals that are simple yet nutritious:

1. Turmeric - the antioxidant with anti-inflammatory properties

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Turmeric (locally known as kunyit) is a staple spice in Malaysian cuisine, making it super simple to get your hands on. It has anti-inflammatory properties and is an antioxidant, which makes this spice good for your heart health and helps lower your risk of infections.Sprinkle turmeric over some cauliflower and bake them in the oven or order ayam kunyit from your neighbourhood restaurant.

2. Eggs - one of the only foods that naturally contain vitamin D, which is important for healthy bones

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Scrambled, soft-boiled, hard-boiled, sunny side up... Eggs are so versatile, easy to cook, and delicious. They only take a few minutes to cook any way you want.Plus they are packed with protein, riboflavin, and selenium. Eggs are also one of the only foods that naturally contain vitamin D, which is essential for the absorption of calcium. Vitamin D paired with calcium is important for healthy bones and teeth.

3. Fresh vegetables - your favourite nutrient-packed eats

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So many vegetables to choose from! At home you can stir fry Chinese cabbage, carrots, mushrooms, and bean sprouts to add nutrients to your favourite pack of ramen in just 10 minutes. Getting take-away? Add a veggie side dish or opt for a build-your-own salad!Most vegetables are naturally low in fat, none have cholesterol, and all are important sources of nutrients including potassium, fibre, folate, vitamin A, and vitamin C. Each of these nutrients have health benefits ranging from reducing blood cholesterol levels and lowering risk of heart disease, to reducing constipation and keeping skin healthy!

4. Bananas - the perfect on-the-go fruit, rich in vitamin B6 and potassium

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Bananas are absolutely packed with goodness. They are rich in vitamin B6 and potassium. Vitamin B6 is good for producing red blood cells, remove unwanted chemicals from your liver and kidneys, and more. Meanwhile, potassium is good for your heart health and blood pressure. Bananas also have vitamin C, dietary fibre, and manganese.Just grab a banana before you head out in the morning and have it as a snack! Or you can get banana pancakes, healthy banana bread, banana muffins... So many places and so many ways to enjoy this nutrient-packed fruit!

5. Kimchi - the best Korean side dish is a probiotic for a healthy gut

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Kimchi is a traditional fermented Korean dish, which usually includes pickled cabbage, radish, scallion, and cucumber. The fermenting process results in creating probiotics, which make it easier for your body to absorb nutrients from food. By introducing this good bacteria into your gut, you increase the nutritional value of all your food!Most Korean restaurants serve kimchi as a side dish for free, or you can just pick up a jar from the supermarket.

6. Peanut butter - a quick protein snack with vitamin B6

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Peanut butter has loads of nutritional benefits, including being a good source of protein and vitamin B6, as well as magnesium, potassium, and zinc. Vitamin B6 is important for your body as it is needed to maintain the health of nerves, skin, and red blood cells.Throw together a peanut butter sandwich in 5 minutes and you've got a yummy snack to keep you fueled at work!

7. Mango - a delicious source of iron, fibre, vitamins, and folate

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Not only is mango super yummy, it's also a low calorie fruit that's high in fibre, and a great source of vitamins A and C, folate, iron, and antioxidants. One cup of mango provides 10% of your daily vitamin A needs and 75% of your daily vitamin C needs. These immune-boosting nutrients helps fight infections and keep you healthy.Eat the fruit as is, add it to a salad, or grab a smoothie from the nearest fruit shop. It's such a tasty way to get your nutrients!

8. Edamame -  a soy protein that's rich in healthy fibre, antioxidants, and vitamin K

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Add nutrients to your meals by ordering edamame when you eat at Japanese restaurants, or buy a bag of frozen edamame from the supermarket (you don't even have to cook them, just let them defrost then enjoy!). Toss them in a salad or pasta, blend them to make hummus, or eat them as is.On top of being a great source of soy protein, fibre, and antioxidants, edamame is also rich in vitamin K. This vitamin plays a role in blood clotting, bone metabolism, and regulating blood calcium levels.

9. Salmon - one of the most nutritious foods in the world!

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Salmon is packed with omega-3 fatty acids and vitamin B12, in addition to selenium and choline. It's one of the most nutritious foods in the world! Omega-3 fats have been shown to help prevent heart disease and stoke, and may help control lupus, eczema, and rheumatoid arthritis.Bake salmon at home in just 15 minutes, order salmon sashimi from your favourite restaurant, or make smoked salmon sandwiches. The sky's the limit with this healthy fatty fish.


Getting Ready For Shopee's 8.8 Brands Festival? Here's What You Gotta Know About The Sale

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Guys, are y'all prepared for Shopee's 8.8 sale? :DD
During the exciting Shopee 8.8 Brands Festival, you'll get to enjoy lucrative discounts and deals from some of your favourite brands, woohoo!

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From now until 8 August, you can expect awesome everyday deals, like earning more Shopee Coins, enjoying daily coins cashback, and even getting free shipping, yassss. With the ultimate aim to help you score maximum savings whenever you shop, Shopee is offering a great deal of ways to help you get the best deals.

Excited dy? Here's what you need to know about the 8.8 Brands Festival:

1. Enjoy free shipping with a minimum spend of RM8

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Shipping fees can often add up, right? This is especially true when you buy from different sellers and all your items are being shipped at different times, omggg, so expensive lah! But with Shopee's 8.8 sale, as long as you spend a minimum of RM8, you're entitled to free shipping. :DD Pssstt... the free shipping is only available from 12pm until 2pm every day until 8 August. So, make sure to checkout your cart during that time. ;)

2. Shop for your favourite branded items for only RM8

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As the sale name suggests, Shopee Mall will be featuring 100% authentic branded items at their lowest prices every day, wahhh! Shopee will be updating their 8.8 Only Deals at seven different timings every day, so make sure to keep checking in to enjoy the best deals! At seven different timings every day, Shopee will be featuring products you can buy at up to 88% off.The best part? There's no limit to how many you can buy. Other than the 8.8 Only Deals, Shopee will also be having huge brand discounts between 12am to 2am on 8 August! Quickly chup all the items by adding to your cart now, so you can immediately checkout the cart during the sale. Get the best deals here.

3. Play Shopee games and stand to win up to 38 million Shopee Coins

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Calling all Shopee fans! If there's one thing we absolutely love about the shopping site, it's collecting Shopee Coins, right? Shopee carries a wide range of in-house games on their app, such as Shopee Farm, Spin & Win, and more, most of which already lets you accumulate coins. By playing these games during the 8.8 Brands Festival, you can stand to win up to 38 million Shopee Coins! So, head on over to Shopee Prizes to start playing.

4. Claim and redeem 88% Coins Cashback vouchers every day

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Shopee is also giving away daily 88% off coins cashback vouchers. Each day, the voucher will feature a different brand and seller, with no minimum spend required at all. In other words, on top of already enjoying 1 coin for every RM1 spent, you'll now be rewarded an additional 88% Shopee coins* based on your purchase! *Capped at RM5. Vouchers are limited and are on a first come, first served basis.

On top of all these deals, Shopee also recently launched their all-new Shopee Brand Memberships, a loyalty programme that lets you earn exclusive rewards from your favourite brands

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Is there a particular brand you always stock up on? Now, you can be a member of your favourite brand through Shopee! By being a member, each time you purchase products from their Shopee store, you get to earn points, which can be accumulated to redeem gifts from the brand itself. :O So, whether you love shopping for new gadgets from Xiaomi, trying out new beauty products from Etude, or stocking up on baby necessities from Anakku, purchasing them from Shopee has never been more rewarding.

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Here's how to join:1. Open your Shopee app2. Tap on the membership banner in the brand's shop page3. Fill in the membership form4. Enjoy member-exclusive vouchers and gifts from your favourite brandsBest of all, sign up is completely free and each Shopee brand partner is giving away free welcome gifts!

Not a Shopee user yet? Register for an account now to earn an exclusive RM15 voucher just for you!

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That's right! New users are rewarded with a welcome voucher, in addition to all the 8.8 Brands Festival deals. All you need to do is simply register an account, spend a minimum of RM18, and checkout your cart with the promo code – SAYS15. Terms and conditions apply. Voucher is for new Shopee users only. Valid for Shopee Mall and Shopee's Preferred Sellers only.

So, are y'all finally ready to begin your shopping spree? Head over to Shopee's website now for their 8.8 Brands Festival!

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As an adult, kinda want these too. :P

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                Malaysians Reveal Their Best MCO Online Buys So You Can Kepoh And See What Others Love

"Sunset lamps can turn you into a sex god."

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                10 Online Stores That Sell Your Fave Childhood Snacks Like Biskut Timbang, Keropok & More

Take us back to simpler days. :')

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                23 MUJI-Style Home Storage & Interior You Can Get Online For That Scandinavian Look

Clean and minimal.

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                11 Keyboards You Can Buy Online Under RM200 To Level Up Your WFH Aesthetic

So many choices, so hard to choose.

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                10 Aroma Diffusers Under RM100 To Help You Unwind

Make your room smell like a spa.

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                12 Highly Rated Wireless Earphones You Can Get Online For Under RM200

So you can tune out from the outside world.

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                9 Affordable Projectors You Can Get Online To Create Your Own Private Cinema At Home

Quarantine and chill.

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                9 Robot Vacuum Cleaners To Get Online So You Can Relax On The Couch

Keep your home dust-free with just the press of a button.

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                6 Stylish Bladeless Fans You Can Buy Online To Reduce Your Monthly Air Cond Bill

Curb the heat in style.

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                9 Highly Recommended Cordless Vacuum Cleaners You Can Get Online

It's spring cleaning time.

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                8 Local Stores That Sell Cool Posters & Canvas Prints To Add Personality To Your Home

Most of these stores sell posters online too!

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Man Loses Thousands To Scammer Who Managed To Transfer Money Without OTP Authorisation

A man in Sarawak is warning Malaysians about a new scam tactic, having lost thousands of ringgit to a scammer who managed to access his account and transfer money without One-Time Password (OTP) authorisation

Image via Jonathan Sidi / Facebook

In a post that has been shared over 38,000 times on Facebook, Jonathan Sidi recalled that he had ignored phone calls as well as several WhatsApp messages on the day of the incident.

The scammer had requested for OTP numbers, saying that his "wife" sent the code to the wrong number

At the same time, Jonathan received several SMS messages containing OTPs to authorise money transfers and authenticate new devices. "I knew he was probably a scammer, so I did not give him any of the OTPs," Jonathan wrote, adding that the scammer also sent him photos and videos of his IC and bank account number as "proof".

To his surprise, he received an SMS an hour later, saying that money was successfully transferred to an account in his 'Favourites' list

"I called the Customer Service hotline. They confirmed that the money was successfully transferred to one of the accounts in my Favourites list and I only had RM41.35 left in my account. The scammer had withdrawn several thousand ringgit from my account," he wrote.Customer Service proceeded to block his card and online banking transactions, and advised Jonathan to file a police report."I also blocked [the scammer's number] on WhatsApp. Unfortunately, our conversation on WhatsApp, the photo of his IC, and the video of his bank account was deleted in the process," he lamented.

While filing his report, police told Jonathan to contact the owner of the bank account who received his money. Alas, the latter fell victim to the scammer.

Using a different phone number (but with the same profile picture), the scammer contacted the owner of said bank account and said that his wife had transferred money to the wrong account. Upon confirmation from the bank account owner, the scammer then requested for the money to be transferred back. Although the scammer provided a different bank account number, the bank account owner transferred the money in a panic, as the scammer threatened to file a police report if they did not do so.

Image via Jonathan Sidi / Facebook

Jonathan noted that the police have received five reports of similar scams from all over the country since the beginning of September

"The scammer's modus operandi is to ask for OTP to authorise a new device or an error in making transactions," Jonathan wrote. "The scammer will transfer money to an account in the victim's Favourites list, then threaten the owner of that bank account to transfer the money to another account." According to the police, the overall amount of money that has been lost to the scammer currently stands at over RM63,000.

In a similar incident that also happened recently, Facebook user Rex Xin warned Malaysians about a scammer who tried threatening her father into "returning" money to his account

Similar to Jonathan's case, the scammer requested for OTPs and then resorted to threats when Rex Xin's father refused to do so. "The scammer told my father that the money in his account will be taken out if he does not send over the OTPs. They kept calling and sending messages to him, and then he received SMSes saying money from his account has been transferred out," she wrote.

Image via Rex Xin / Facebook

Thankfully, they managed to contact the bank's hotline and found out that the money - which amounted to RM4,700 - had been bizarrely transferred to his personal loan financing account

Image via Rex Xin / Facebook

"Their tactic is to transfer money to another account related to yours, saying that the money will be gone forever if you do not give them the OTP. Then they expect you to panic and give them the OTP," she wrote. She further suggested, "What's even more suspicious is that this is something only bank insiders can do."You can read her full post here:

Please share sebelum ramai lg yg terkena terutamanya mak ayah kita !!!

Hal ini berlaku petang semalam. Adalah manusia...Posted by Rex Xin on Monday, 23 September 2019


Kuala Terengganu’s First Cinema In 22 Years Has CCTVs To Monitor Audience Behaviour

After a long wait, Kuala Terengganu folks can finally enjoy the silver screen. The state has not had a cinema since the last one closed down 22 years ago.

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LFS, operated by Lotus Five Star Cinemas, opened its doors to eager moviegoers last Saturday, 18 March.Located in Paya Bunga Sentral, the state-of-the-art theatre comes equipped with Dolby Atmos surround sound and has 11 halls with a seating capacity of 1631.

While that's good news for the locals, there's something they should be mindful of - CCTVs have been installed in the halls to monitor audience behaviour

Image via Terengganu Terbaik

According to Chinese daily Sin Chew, the CCTVs were placed to prevent patrons from "misbehaving in the cinema". Footages from the CCTVs will be broadcasted live on a big screen at theatre lobby."Our CCTVs will clearly record situations in the hall. Those who mess around can't hide. We believe this will address concerns by the authorities and relevant parties," he said as quoted by MalaysiaKini.

However, male and female patrons are not required to sit separately. The films will not be screened with the lights on as well.

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The operating hours will adhere to local council rules. For example, the cinema will only be open for business at 3pm every Friday.

Do you think it was appropriate for LFS to install CCTVs in the cinema halls? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.


Indian Bride Who Got Ready For Her Wedding At A Malay Neighbour's Home Warms Hearts Online

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While racial harmony would hardly be described as surprising in Malaysia, it still isn't any less joyful to see

One of these moments was recently captured by Malaysian freelance makeup artist, Yogesh, when she did the bridal makeup for one of her clients in Seremban.Sharing the moment on TikTok, Yogesh stated how the bride, who is Malaysian-Indian, got ready for her engagement in her neighbour's house, who is Malay. Peeking through the window of their house to look next door into her own, the bride has a casual conversation with her neighbour about the decorations being set up in her house.Yogesh likened the cute and seamless conversation between the duo to how siblings talk to each other.When the time comes, the bride walks from her neighbour's house to her own. Yogesh also mentioned that there was no divider between the two houses, making the bride's journey that much simpler without needing to walk under the blistering heat."Truly harmonious, so heartwarming," wrote Yogesh on the video before it concluded.

Screen grabs from the TikTok.
Image via @shadesbyyogesh (TikTok)

Receiving more than 500,000 views at the time of writing, many people expressed their heartfelt joy in the comments section

Numerous commenters complimented the bride for how beautiful she looked on her wedding day.

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The vast majority of responders, though, stated how watching the clip that displayed harmony between neighbours of different races warmed their hearts."Love this type of neighbour, very rare to get. Those who have this are so lucky and blessed," wrote one user.Another user also stated how they love to see content like this out on social media, showing that there is unity among Malaysians of different races even till today."This is not a neighbour, this is family," added another user.

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Image via TikTok

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Some commenters even recalled a time in their past when this was very normal, especially for those who lived in the outskirts of the country."My Indian neighbours are like my siblings. If my house doesn't have rice, they will casually carry a bowl of their own into my house, hahaha. I do just the same for them," shared one user.

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Image via TikTok

Watch the wholesome TikTok below:

  @shadesbyyogesh Itu Rajnikanth namanya  original sound  - shadesbyyogeshmua

These primary school students bid their teacher an affectionate farewell on the last day of school:

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"Let's spread love regardless of race, ethnicity, and religion."

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Locals praised this Sikh doctor for preaching about quitting smoking in a mosque:

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Ingin Kelihatan Lebih Cantik & Confident? Jom Beli Lipstick Daripada 5 Jenama Lokal Ini

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Memakai makeup sememangnya mampu membuatkan wajah seseorang itu nampak lebih berseri-seri dan lebih berkeyakinan

Bila cakap tentang makeup, banyak benda yang akan terlintas di fikiran. Foundation, mascara, eyeliner dan banyak lagi. Namun, apa yang membuatkan wajah seseorang itu lebih cantik adalah gincu.Warna gincu yang bersesuaian dengan warna kulit akan menaikkan lagi seri wajah tetapi ini bukan bermaksud anda tidak boleh memakai warna lipstick yang lain. Be bold and be different!Jika anda masih mencari apakah lipstick yang patut anda cuba, check out 5 jenama lokal ini.

1. Kamelia Cosmetics

Image via @kameliacosmetics (Instagram)

Image via @kameliacosmetics (Instagram)

Image via @kameliacosmetics (Instagram)

Berkonsepkan ala-ala mermaid, Kamelia Cosmetics menawarkan produk berkualiti dengan harga mampu milik. Lipstick mereka disukai ramai kerana diperbuat daripada 4 bahan yang bagus untuk bibir iaitu shea butter, vitamin E, sunflower seed oil serta jojoba oil. Jika anda ingin mencuba gincu daripada jenama lokal ini, anda boleh membeli koleksi mini Mermaid Matte Lip Cream dan juga Mermaid Queen Gloss. Kedua-dua koleksi mini ini dijual dengan harga RM17. Wajib cuba!Website | Instagram

2. Beautyra

Image via @beautyraofficial (Instagram)

Image via @beautyraofficial (Instagram)

Image via @beautyraofficial (Instagram)

Jenama lokal ini terkenal dengan blusher yang pigmented dan cantik. Kalau anda nak tahu, Beautyra juga ada lipstick yang sangat lawa!Sesuai dipakai oleh semua warna kulit, anda tidak perlu bersusah payah lagi nak mencari shade gincu yang kena dengan warna kulit anda. Kini menawarkan bullet lipstick, liquid lipstick dan juga lip tint, lebih baik anda dapatkannya sekarang sebelum sold out!Website | Instagram

3. Velvet Vanity

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Image via @shopvelvetvanity (Instagram)

Image via @shopvelvetvanity (Instagram)

Ringkas dan moden, itulah yang anda boleh expect daripada jenama lokal Velvet Vanity ini.Mempunyai 3 koleksi gincu iaitu Liquid Matte Lipstick, Super Slim Stick Glide-On Lipstick dan juga Glossy Glo Lip Oil, anda pasti tidak akan menyesal cuba brand ini!Website | Instagram

4. NITA Cosmetics

Image via @nita.cosmetics (Instagram)

Image via @nita.cosmetics (Instagram)

Image via @nita.cosmetics (Instagram)

Menawarkan pelbagai jenis produk, lipstick juga antara produk yang harus dicuba daripada NITA Cosmetics.Inginkan liquid lipstick? Ada. Mahukan bullet lipstick? Pun ada juga. Terdapat banyak shade yang and boleh pilih tau!Website | Instagram

5. Syedewa Cosmetics

Image via @syedewacosmetics (Instagram)

Image via @syedewacosmetics (Instagram)

Image via @syedewacosmetics (Instagram)

Jenama lokal ini diasaskan oleh MUA terkenal, Syedewa. Sudah pastilah lipstick yang ditawarkan juga sangat berkualiti.Turut dijual dengan harga mampu milik, gincu Syedewa sering menjadi buah mulut ramai. Tak mahu cuba full size? Jangan risau, ada juga saiz mini untuk anda.Website | Instagram

Wah, mesti cantik kalau pakai lipstick daripada local brand ini!

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The Machines Warehouse Sale Is Back With Prices From As Low As RM99

Apple fans, you're gonna want to block out your calendars 'coz Machines is bringing back its annual warehouse sale!

Image via Machines/Facebook

The sale will open to the public from 28 June to 29 June, while members will be able to enjoy a preview on 27 June.The event will take place at Level P2, The School by Jaya One in Petaling Jaya from 10am to 6pm.

You can expect to find great deals and discounts on ex-demo units, including iPhones, iPads, and iMacs

Image via Machines/Malaysia

Image via Machines/Facebook

Image via Machines/Facebook

Clearance on several MacBook editions will also be available, with discounts of up to RM2,000

Image via Machines/Facebook

Image via Machines/Facebook

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Other accessories will be available at the event, including Mac minis, Apple watches, and urBeats.Take note that all items will be sold without warranty and will be non-refundable, non-exchangeable, and non-returnable.

Head on to Machines website for the full list of products that will be on sale

You can also check out the Facebook event page here. Enjoy your shopping! :)

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[VIDEO] Tetap Makan Walaupun Salah Kenduri, Gelagat Lelaki Ini Buat Netizen Terhibur

Musim sekarang ini memang banyak berlangsungnya majlis perkahwinan

Apabila banyak sangat menerima jemputan ke majlis perkahwinan, pasti ada di antara kita yang terlupa atau mungkin tidak sempat untuk hadir.Namun lain pula dengan video yang tular baru-baru ini apabila seorang lelaki ingin menghadiri majlis perkahwinan rakannya namun tersalah hadir ke majlis orang lain telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video tersebut di bawah:

  @waraaaaaah Dia suka ajar bukan bukan   original sound  - wara || vevashe.s

Ingat datang kenduri kawan rupanya salah kenduri

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan lelaki tersebut sudah sampai namun diberitahu majlis perkahwinan rakannya itu berlangsung semalam.Apa yang membuatkan netizen terhibur adalah lelaki tersebut bersama teman wanitanya tetap menjamu selera sambil menahan malu dan mereka juga diberikan door gift oleh tuan rumah.

Image via @waraaaaaah (TikTok)

Image via @waraaaaaah (TikTok)

Image via @waraaaaaah (TikTok)

“Macam mana abang tebalkan muka ajar sikit” - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 250.4K tontonan, 17.8K tanda suka dan 141 komen di TikTok, kebanyakan netizen terhibur dengan kejadian ini.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @waraaaaaah (TikTok)

Image via @waraaaaaah (TikTok)

Aduh abang buat hal lah, nasib baik tuan rumah tak tahu :P

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'Abang Nak Bunga Ke? Mak Dah Tanya Dah Tapi RM100, Mak Tak Mampu Bang'

Mungkin bagi sesetengah orang, konvokesyen hanya dianggap sebagai sebuah majlis keraian bagi mahasiswa yang telah tamat pengajian di universiti

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Ada juga yang tidak kisah, malah tidak hadir pun ke majlis konvokesyen kerana masing-masing merasakan acara itu tidak memberi apa-apa makna.Setekat mengenakan jubah dengan topi mortar dan naik ke atas pentas untuk menerima skrol yang tak sampai 30 saat, detik itu tampak seperti tidak ada keistimewaannya.

Namun, bagi sesetengah individu, konvokesyen dianggap begitu penting sekali dan merupakan detik sekali seumur hidup yang tidak boleh dilepaskan

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Inilah masanya untuk ibu bapa dengan bangganya menyaksikan anak mereka naik ke pentas untuk menerima segulung ijazah, hasil daripada penat lelah dan usaha selama bertahun-tahun sepanjang melanjutkan pelajaran di universiti.Walaupun detik itu tidak sampai seminit, ibu bapa tetap sanggup datang dari jauh semata-mata ingin meraikan kejayaan si anak. Susah macam mana sekali pun, ibu bapa tetap akan mencari jalan untuk hadir demi menjadikan detik konvokesyen si anak lebih bermakna.

Seorang graduan UTP, Nizam Mustapha melalui Instagram menceritakan sebuah kisah sebak di mana ibu bapanya sanggup bersusah payah membiayai pelajarannya selama ini walaupun hidup susah

Image via Instagram @nizam_mustapha

Baca status penuh Nizam di bawah:My family's background bukanlah daripada golongan berharta dan berduit. Since I was a kid, hidup hujung bulan beras habis, ataupun kasut dan baju sekolah pakai sampai lusuh sebab tak mampu nak beli baru. Teringin nak join pengawas or librarian, tapi letak tepi je hasrat tu sebab tak cukup duit nak beli uniform baru.Even when I received my offer letter to pursue my studies in UTP, fikir banyak kali sampai gaduh dengan Abah sebab last minute buat decision masuk UTP instead of IIUM. Some even asked my mum either our family is capable enough to pay my fees in private university. Kadang-kadang Mak sanggup tebalkan muka meminjam semata-mata untuk anak.

Menurut Nizam, ramai orang berasa hairan bagaimana ayahnya yang hanya bekerja sebagai security guard boleh membenarkannya melanjutkan pelajaran di sebuah universiti swasta

Masa join UTP dulu pun waktu orientation ada berborak dengan senior, even senior tu pun terkejut macam mana seorang Security Guard boleh decide untuk anak dia sambung study dekat private university. Ada jugak beritahu Abah benda ni, tapi Abah relaks saja, katanya selagi dia mampu, jangan fikir pasal duit.

Tiba hari konvokesyen, ibunya yang telah banyak berkorban selama ini masih ingin menghadiahkan beliau sejambak bunga. Tetapi, ibunya tidak mampu.

Image via Instagram @nizam_mustapha

Last Sunday during my convocation, after i received my scroll, Mak text aku tanya: "Abang nak bunga ke? Mak dah tanya dah tapi RM100, Mak tak mampu Bang".Sebak sungguh bila Mak masih lagi fikir nak belikan bunga during my convocation. That moment when both of your Abah dam Mak berjaya tanggung kau sampai ke Menara Gading.

Bercakap kepada SAYS, Nizam menceritakan lagi kesusahan yang dialaminya sepanjang bergelar mahasiswa, termasuk terpaksa meminjam sebanyak RM2,500 daripada seorang rakan

Image via Instagram @nizam_mustapha

When I was in Foundation 2nd Semester, I need to pay almost RM5,000 to pass and take my examination slip. I need to pay by at least 50%. Cuba bayangkan dalam masa dua minggu, Aban kena cari RM2,500. Masa tu Abah suruh extend satu lagi semester sebab tak mampu nak bayar.Masa tu jugak, Mak ada tanya some of her siblings nak pinjam RM2,500, my sister also ada tanya her boss if she can borrow RM2,000. Deep down saya stress sangat waktu tu, sedih tengok Mak mintak duit sana sini.So as a conclusion, I ada mintak tolong my friend, her name is Alia Shahrudin. Abah dia sanggup bagi pinjam duit dia dulu. Jujurnya, I rasa malu gila sebab terpaksa pinjam daripada kawan.

Menurutnya lagi, ayahnya tetap ingin si anak memasuki UTP, sehingga sanggup memberinya sejumlah wang yang sepatutnya digunakan untuk mengubah suai rumah

Saya tak pernah kisah pun nak masuk UTP, sebab saya tahu UTP tu universiti swasta dan yurannya mahal. Tapi Abah tetap suruh saya apply. Alhamdulillah, saya dapat panggilan dari UTP. Sebelum masuk, saya kena pergi interview dulu. Masa tu Abah sanggup sewa kereta dan dan hantar saya ke Tronoh pada pukul 12 malam.Selepas interview pada pagi tersebut, kami terus pulang ke rumah. Abah tak mampu nak sewa bilik hotel. Abah suruh saya masuk UTP sebab katanya UTP ni bagus, dan bukan semua orang boleh masuk.Tapi pada masa yang sama, saya dapat tawaran dari UIAM. Ikutkan hati, saya memang nak masuk UTP, tapi disebabkan duit, saya cakap kat Abah yang saya nak masuk UIAM. Bergaduh juga saya dengan Abah waktu tu. Abah cakap jangan risau pasal duit sebab dia mampu nak tanggung segala kos saya di UTP.

Image via Instagram @nizam_mustapha

Tapi saya tahu Abah mesti akan struggle nak cari duit sebab sejak kecil pun, saya nak masuk sekolah pun susah, inikan pula private university. Nak tahu apa Abah buat? Abah ada ambil pinjaman bank sebab nak renovate rumah, but you know what, he gave me half of the money untuk saya bayar yuran di UTP.Saya masih ingat lagi macam mana orang kecam Mak saya. Sampai ada yang cakap "Ada harta ke nak gadai untuk tanggung yuran kat UTP tu?"

Image via Instagram @nizam_mustapha

Pesanan Nizam untuk para pelajar di luar sana:

To all students out there, either you're rich or sebaliknya, make both of your parents proud of you. Don't you even try to flip around during your student life, strive as you can. Tak semua mampu berada dengan apa yang kita ada sekarang, so be grateful dan ingat Abah dan Mak. So, i dedicated this Degree to Mak dan Abah.

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10-Month-Old Baby Dies After "Falling" Twice From His Swing At Babysitter's House

Naufal Amsyar, a 10-month-old baby boy, has died while he was being treated at the Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital in Muar

Naufal's father Nabil Fikri Anwar said that his only child has died."Assalamualaikum. Please recite Al-Fatihah for my son Naufal Amsyar Bin Nabil Fikri who has passed away at 9 this morning," Nabil told NST Online via WhatsApp.The boy's 28-year-old father works as an enforcement assistant and the mother, who is 22 years old, is an assistant at a dental clinic.

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The baby boy, who was being looked after by a 35-year-old female babysitter in Tangkak, was hospitalised after he suffered a "seizure"

On Tuesday, the babysitter had sent the boy to the Tangkak Hospital after he suffered a seizure, according to a report in NST Online. Following which, the child was referred to the Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital in Muar.At the hospital, doctors found multiple injuries on the 10-month-old baby."The boy had bruises on the left side of his forehead, bleeding in the eye and cracked skull," Tangkak district police chief Supt Mohd Idris Samsuri said.NST Online reported that there were old and new bruises on the baby's left forehead.

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The babysitter was arrested on Thursday under Section 31 (1) (a) of the Child Act 2001. She is on four days remand till Sunday, 22 July.

According to the victim's parents, the babysitter had claimed that the 10-month-old boy had fallen from his swing twice while under her care.Police are investigating to determine if the baby was abused by the babysitter.

Prior to this, a five-month-old baby, who was reported missing on 3 July, was found dead inside his babysitter's refrigerator:

                5-Month-Old Baby Who Was Reported Missing Found Dead In His Babysitter's Freezer

"She showed the police team where the body was kept".

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                Adam Rayqal's Mother Says Goodbye To Her Late Baby Boy In A Touching Post

Farah also thanked friends, relatives, and fellow Malaysians for their help and prayers.

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His mother still cannot accept the tragedy:

                Two Weeks On, Adam Rayqal's Mother Still Can't Accept Why Someone Would Harm Her Child

"I had so little time with my baby."

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[VIDEO] "Betul Weh Bukan Kain" - Rakaman Pocong Di Pokok Pisang Buat Netizen Seram

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Seperti kita ketahui, bumi ini bukan saja didiami oleh manusia bahkan mahkluk ghaib juga wujud

Sesetengah orang tidak dapat melihat mahkluk ghaib. Namun begitu, ada juga segelintir orang yang mempunyai kelebihan untuk melihat makhluk-makhluk halus. Baru-baru ini tular video di TikTok yang memaparkan rakaman abang polis tentang penemuan pocong di pokok pisang mencuri tumpuan netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @zarulshahfiqrie abang polis kena ganggu ? #fyp #fypage #fyp #fypviral #bangbangbang  Amityville Horror - Scary Halloween Sound Effects - Halloween Sound Effects

Terus suluh ke arah pokok pisang sebaik saja ternampak kain putih bergerak-gerak

Menerusi video perkongsian tersebut, kelihatan abang polis yang sedang bertugas menyuluh ke arah pokok pisang. Apa yang lebih mengejutkan lagi adalah apabila mereka mendapati adanya pocong di bawah pokok pisang setelah mereka suluh berkali-kali dan merakam. Pada awalnya, mereka beranggapan itu kain ataupun daun disebabkan angin. Tetapi ternyata bukan sebab daun lain tidak bergerak sama sekali.

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"Pocong tu pandai skodeng, nak tengok lepas rentas negeri ke tak" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa seram. Malah, ramai yang menyakat abang polis yang sedang bertugas. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu berjaya meraih 261K tontonan 15K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Seram pula tengok, memang nampak real! Dia nak teman abang polis bertugas agaknya! :P

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[VIDEO] Security Guard Wells Up In Tears After Office Surprises Him For His Birthday

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A security guard was moved to tears after the office he works at decided to throw him a birthday surprise

A TikTok video of the heartwarming incident was posted by @tunetalk on Monday, 8 May, thanking the security personnel for his service."Last week, we celebrated the birthday of someone important at the office," said the employees of the telco company."We see him every morning and evening; he always ensures our safety; and is never without a smile," they wrote in the captions of the video.

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The one-minute video shows the security guard stepping into the office as the employees present a cake to him and sing Happy Birthday

The security guard, fondly known as Pande, is all smiles as he takes in the scene and cuts the cake.He then suddenly breaks into tears as he reveals to the staff that it was his first time celebrating his birthday in his eight years of working in Malaysia.However, he continues smiling as one of the office workers hands him a piece of tissue paper to wipe his tears.

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The video has since garnered over 560,000 views and 60,000 likes, with netizens chiming in to give the guard their best wishes

Many also commented that they were touched by the employees' effort to celebrate the man's birthday."Aww, this is the first time I saw a security guard got birthday celebration (sic) at a company," said a TikTok user.

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"Eight years without celebrating in Malaysia. He must miss his family. Organise a meal too so that uncle can be happy, please," suggested another user.

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A grateful netizen said, "Thanks for doing this, guys. You have no idea how big my smile was, and a few tears too. Bless him. Happy birthday, mate."

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Watch the TikTok here:

  @tunetalk Happy birthday bossku!  #office #officelife #ofis #officehumor #security #securityguard #birthday #surprise #birthdaysurprise #birthdayparty #monday #mondaymood #vip #boss #fyp #foryou #foryoupage #fypmalaysia #tiktok #tiktokviral #tiktokmalaysia #viral #viralvideo #KitaFaham #TuneTalk   Happy Birthday to You acoustic guitar - C_O


LGE And His Wife Betty Chew Face Fresh Corruption Charges Together

Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng and his wife Betty Chew have been slapped with four corruption charges in relation to two local companies today, 11 August

According to New Straits Times, Lim, who was the state's chief minister from 2008 to 2018, was charged under Section 23 of the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) Act for using his position to receive gratification. He allegedly received RM372,009 in bribes from businessperson Phang Li Koon to ensure Magnificent Emblem Sdn Bhd was awarded a government project to build a workers' dormitory in Juru and Batu Kawan at the chief minister's office in Komtar, Penang.The offence is said to be committed between August 2013 and March 2016 and the project reportedly worth RM11.61 million in total. The gratification was allegedly paid to Chew.

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Meanwhile, Chew is facing three charges for money laundering

The former Penang chief minister's wife had, from 2013 to 2016, allegedly received RM87,009, RM180,000, and RM105,000 from a company called Excel Property Management and Consultancy.She faces one count of money laundering under Section 4(1)(a) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing, and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA) and another two counts under Section 4(1)(b) of the same act.If convicted, she could face imprisonment of up to 15 years and fined five times the value of gratification or RM5 million - whichever is higher - for each charge.Malaysiakini reported that Chew is a lawyer and a seasoned politician. From 1999 to 2013, she had served as Durian Daun assemblyperson for one term and eventually two terms in Kota Laksamana. She was also the head of DAP's women wing in Melaka.

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As for Phang, she is charged under Section 28 (1)(c) of the MACC Act, which is read together with section 23(1) of the same act

Her alleged offence is in relation to abetting Lim Guan Eng as then chief minister and Penang Development Corporation chairman to receive RM372,009 for Chew in the workers' dormitory project.Phang is the same person who was embroiled in the bungalow scandal with Lim in 2015, but the case was dropped by the High Court in 2018 when the Pakatan Harapan coalition was in power.

All three of them - Lim, Chew, and Phang - pleaded not guilty to the charges and claimed trial

Left to right: Former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng, his wife Betty Chew, and businessperson Phang Li Koon.
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Today's hearing was presided by Judge Ahmad Azhari Abdul Hamid.The prosecutor team consists of Deputy Public Prosecutors Ahmad Akram Gharib, Mohd Mukhzany Fariz Mohd Mokhtar, and Francine Cheryl Rajendram.Lim and Chew are believed to be represented by DAP members Ramkarpal Singh, Gobind Singh Deo, RSN Rayer, and V Vemal Arasan, while Phang is represented by Datuk V Sithambaram, reported The Star.Present in the court were not only Lim's family members, namely DAP stalwart and father Lim Kit Siang, mother Neo Yoke Tee, son Marcus Lim, as well as Dewan Negara Senator and sister Lim Hui Ying, but also PKR leaders - former deputy prime minister Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail and Nurul Izzah Anwar.Gurmeet Kaur, the wife of the late Karpal Singh, was also present in the court to show support to Lim and Chew.

Lim Guan Eng is also currently facing two charges in other courts:

                LGE Charged For Pocketing RM3.3 Million Bribe In Penang Undersea Tunnel Project

This comes after the former Penang chief minister was charged for soliciting a bribe from Consortium Zenith Construct...

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                LGE Pleads Not Guilty After Being Charged With Soliciting Millions In Bribe

If convicted, former Penang chief minister Lim Guan Eng could face imprisonment of up to 20 years.

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What Do I Do If Selva Kumar Lives Near Me? We Ask Selayang's MP For Answers

Convicted serial rapist Selva Kumar Subbiah is back in Malaysia after spending 24 years in the Canadian jail. Nobody knew where he was — until a rumour surfaced on social media lately.

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An image of a document stated that Selva Kumar, who is dubbed as Canada's "worst serial rapist", has apparently gone to live with his brother, Asok Kumar Subbiah in Selayang, Selangor.  The photo, which clearly displayed Asok's home address, has been circulating on social media for the last few days as netizens speculated his whereabouts. Since then, Asok has been getting unwanted guests around his house as his home address has been exposed.

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"He is not here; my brother is not staying here."

Speaking to reporters yesterday, 16 February, Asok said that he was being harassed by the public and the media, as people snapped photos of his house and shared them on Facebook."Our privacy has been ‘raped’ by the public. How would you feel if you had people coming to your house, snapping photos of it and posting it on social media in a bad light?" he was quoted as saying by Malay Mail Online."This is my house and people around here know me. Do you know how embarrassing it is to have people posting a picture of my house on social media stating things that are untrue?"He said that his family and mother, who does not live with them, are stressed out for coming under this unwanted public scrutiny.

As Selva Kumar's brother, Asok, denies he is staying with him in Selayang, there was a new report that alleged that Selva Kumar had moved closer to Kelantan to stay with relatives

According to a "reliable source close to Selva Kumar's family", Selva Kumar has apparently moved to Kelantan where he has close relatives. The exclusive information was reported by FMT on 15 February. It is said that Selva Kumar is "very happy" to be with his family and that they have been very supportive.  "For now, he spends much of his time at home and chooses not to go out because he does not want people to be scared or to continue viewing him negatively," the source was quoted as saying.However, Kelantan CID chief Mohamad Fakri Che Sulaiman has denied reports that Selva Kumar is in Kelantan.

The Toronto police alleges that Selva Kumar sexually assaulted approximately 1,000 women across Canada in the late 1980s.
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As such, residents in Selayang are on high alert and worried that Selva Kumar could be in the vicinity, especially after seeing the document with his brother's home address.

Is there anything that can be done? SAYS asked Selayang MP William Leong Jee Keen for some answers.

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Can worried residents do anything since they fear that Selva Kumar's presence could be a threat to the community? "This is a very difficult situation. We appreciate and understand the concerns of the residents. Nobody wants to have a convicted serial rapist as a neighbour. The fact remains as of now, we do not have a registry for sex offenders," Leong said.

Recently, groups and individuals have urged the government to set up a sex offender registry. Can the sex offender registry guarantee our safety?

In countries like the US, a sex offender registry is used to alert the public on any sexual offender who might be in their midst."Even if we do have (the sex offender registry), it does not mean that we are going to arrest him," Leong said."With the news that is available, the people are aware of the situation. As of now, we have to be more careful. As far as the police are concerned, they are also aware and they will keep an eye on him. What can be done in a situation like this, the authorities are doing it."  Leong added that this applies to other convicted criminals who have been returned to society since they are entitled to live as a free person after serving their sentence.

"Unless they do something in the future that is against the law, there is not much that we can do except to be more careful. Until we have a registry for sex offenders, we can only be advising everyone to be taking the necessary precautions."

What other precautions are there besides knowing where he is and what he looks like? MP Leong explained that the answer isn't as straightforward as residents might hope it would be.  "We can't just ask the authorities to catch him and put him behind bars." "What we can do is to be concerned, other than that there's really not much we can do. We can't go and arrest him or beat him up. That is the situation that we are facing."

What about people snooping around Selva Kumar's brother's house in a bid to be "vigilant"? Is that necessary?

"This is another part for us to look at, whether it is fair for the rest of society to do this to the family because he has paid his debts to the Canadian society." "He has not done anything here. Of course, people will say,'Do you want to wait until he has committed another rape?' But we have got to go with our laws. It has to be balanced. As of now, he and his family are also entitled to their own privacy," he stressed. "Sometimes, it is not fair (sic) depending on the situation to release the information without getting it confirmed. The poor people staying in the house are under harassment and it may not be justified," said Leong, when he was asked to comment on rumours related to Selva Kumar's whereabouts.

While speaking to SAYS, Leong also raised an interesting question: Is it fair to put someone behind bars based on weary opinions?

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Stressing the importance of having a sex offender registry, Leong says that it is equally important to have necessary tests to evaluate a former convict to determine if he or she will repeat an offence. "This is something (whether a person will re-offend or not) that nobody can say. Even if you ask some professor or doctor, it is at best just an opinion," he explained."Right now, we are contesting the fairness of acts like the Prevention of Crime Act (POCA) and Prevention Of Terrorism Act (POTA); it is not fair that just because the police thinks a person is going to commit a crime or a terrorist act, we detain that individual.""If we apply the same thinking now: we think this person is going to commit a rape now, so we detain him. However, the parallel is the same - they haven’t done anything yet."

Moving forward, the local community should keep themselves informed by following the latest news updates from reliable sources

"In this situation, we have got to live with the laws that we have, and not the laws that we would like to have," Leong said. "What we would like to have (the sex offender registry), we need to go back to the parliament to propose it. As of now, we have got to deal with it."When asked if Malaysia will have a sex offender registry soon, Leong said, "That is for the present ruling government to consider. There have been proposals before this to have an act."

Do you think there is an urgent need to have a sex offender registry in Malaysia? Let us know in the comment section below.

Read what one of Selva Kumar's victims has to say about him:

                We Spoke To One Of Selva Kumar's Victims Who Was Raped At 21. Here's What She Has To Say

He was extremely manipulative. Women around him need to be proactive and aware.

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You Can Now Get RM5 Cashback At McDonald's When You Use Maybank QRPay Or MAE

This Spotlight is sponsored by Maybank.

Can't get enough of McDonald's? Then, you're gonna love this promo that instantly gives you RM5 cashback!

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Got a craving for some Spicy Ayam Goreng McD? Or would you prefer a Double Cheeseburger instead? Maybe you're really in the mood for a McD breakfast? If nothing else, there's always room for some ice cream, or just some of their amazing fries, mmmm!Treat yourself to your fave McD meal and get RM5 instant cashback in your account when you pay with Maybank QRPay or MAE. You'll be getting rewarded for doing what Malaysians love best - eating! How awesome is that?

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You can make your payment by either scanning your QR code at the Self-Ordering Kiosk or letting the cashier scan your QR code over the counter. As long as you make sure to use either Maybank QRPay or MAE, it's all good. Be sure to select your savings or current account as the default payment with QRPay to be entitled for cashback.This promo is valid from now to 30 November 2019, with a minimum spend of RM20 at any McDonald's restaurants nationwide.

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Just follow the simple step-by-step guide below to use the promo:

Step 1: Launch the Maybank App and tap on QR Pay at the bottom.

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Step 2: Tap on 'Pay', then 'Change Account', to make sure that your Current/Savings Account is selected.

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Important note: If your Credit/Debit Card is selected, you won't be entitled to any cashback :(

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Step 3: Making your order at the Self-Ordering Kiosk? When you're done, just select Card & Mobile > QR Payment and scan your code to pay.

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Step 3: Or if you're paying at the counter, just show your code to the cashier to scan and pay.

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Enjoy your RM5 cashback, yaaaaay!

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If you haven't already been using Maybank QRPay for all your spending, you should start right now!

Don't have a Maybank account? No worries, you can still use Maybank QRPay when you sign up for MAE - it's for everyone!All you have to do is download the Maybank App (it's completely free!) and register for the MAE e-wallet. That's it - you're now good to go cashless whenever and wherever you want.

Step 1: Download and launch the Maybank App

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Step 2: Sign up for the MAE e-wallet. It only takes 5 minutes!

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Still confused? Watch the video below for simple instructions on how to sign up:

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Don't forget to head on over to McD to satisfy all your cravings before the promo ends on 30 November 2019

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Maybank also has lots of other amazing promos and cashback options. So the next time you're looking for a great deal, remember that #ItsGottaBeMAE ;)

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Click here for more information on Maybank QRPay and MAE. You can also follow their Facebook and Instagram accounts for the latest updates on all their amazing promos.

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                Child Safety Seats Will Become Mandatory Starting 2020: Here's What You Should Know

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How Did Malaysia Get A 'D' In The Global Defense Corruption Survey?

Malaysia recently scored a 'D' in Transparency International's Government Defense Anti-Corruption Index, indicating that the nation is at a high risk of corruption in its defense sector

TI-M president Datuk Akhbar Satar
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The Malaysian chapter of the global anti-graft body, Transparency-International Malaysia (TI-M), expressed concern with Malaysia’s score in the Government Defence Anti-Corruption Index (GI 2015), despite the country doing slightly better than the previous GI 2013 survey in which Malaysia scored a “D-”.“With formal regulations governing the actions of military personnel and independent investigative organisations like the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC), Malaysia is in a good place to build its anti-corruption framework,” TI-M president Datuk Akhbar Satar said in a statement today.

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What is the Government Defense Anti-Corruption Index (GI)?

The colors of the country indicates the grades that the country was branded with under the anti-corruption index
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An analysis by the global corruption watchdog, Transparency International (TI), measures the level of corruption risk in 82 countries across the globe to shed light on the risk levels of corruption in each country's defense and security ministry. Each country's government is assessed in five main areas of risk in security and defense sector, namely, political, financial, personnel, operations, and procurement risk.

According to the 2015 survey results, New Zealand was the only country placed in the "A" risk band, while Singapore, Australia, Taiwan and Japan are grouped in the "B" risk band.

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According to Transparency International (TI), these categories are closely related to the defense and security department, thus when assessed, TI would be able to estimate the corruption risk levels of a nation's defense ministry

These are the five different areas assessed to determine the corruption risk levels in security and defense ministry: Political risk studies the risk of defense legalisation and laws being influenced or compromised by corruption.  Financial risk involves the potential abuse of defense budgets or income being misused.   Personnel risk comprises corruption among defense ministry personnel or armed forces.   Operations risk is corruption that may occur during military operations both home and abroad.   Procurement risk involves corruption that occurs when purchasing defense equipment.

How are the five key factors assessed?

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The study grades the governments with grades ranging from A-F (from low to critical corruption risks). Very few countries usually make it to the top two grades, most countries usually swing between the bottom three grades. The countries are graded according to its level of transparency and the measures taken to lessen any corruption risk that arises.

The color code that indicates the corruption risk levels.
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The last time TI ran this survey, Malaysia scored a D- and two years later, this year, the country's score has elevated to a D, which means that we still have a high risk of corruption in the defense and security sector

Malaysia's best score, a 'C', was for the personnel sector, which indicates that there is a moderate risk of corruption among defense ministry and armed forces personnel.We scored the lowest for the operations risk, an 'E', which translates into a very high risk of corruption in military operations either domestic or international.As for procurement, financial and political risk, Malaysia scored a 'D', indicative of high risk of corruption in these three different areas.

Why are such high levels of corruption risk in Malaysia's defense and security ministry worrying?

Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein is Malaysia's Defense Minister
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A country's defense sector is its protective shield against all harmful forces, both external and internal. If corruption is allowed to grow or is left unheeded in this area, then it not only wasteful of the government's funds but is also dangerous for the people living in the country.Corruption can pave the way into treachery and mistrust and eventually affect the efficiency of the defense and security department of a nation. A country that has a weak defense and security department puts the country at risk of being penetrated by other countries or external forces.

What can Malaysia do to decrease the high level of corruption risk in its defense ministry?

1) Strengthen Legislative ScrutinyWe recommend that the government establish a parliamentary committee tasked specifically with oversight of all aspects of the defense and security sector. This committee should have the power to access to a fully detailed defense budget and internal audit reports; be able to call expert witnesses and scrutinise defense agencies and institutions; meet regularly and publish reports on its activity.2) Enhance Budget TransparencyWe recommend that the government publish an annual defense budget that includes detailed information on expenditure across functions including research and design, training, salaries, acquisitions, disposal of assets, maintenance and personnel expenditures and appropriately lengthens the time that budget items can be discussed by the Parliament.3) Increase Anti-Corruption Measures Across OperationsWe recommend Malaysia adopts an operational doctrine which specifically recognises corruption risks as a strategic operational issue; provides comprehensive and systematic training and guidance for commanders and personnel on corruption risks faced in operations, including in contracting, and deploy trained professionals capable of monitoring corruption in the field who regularly report while on mission, with these reports made available to the public, at least in summary form.

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Meanwhile, during the 16th International Anti-Corruption Conference (IACC), Malaysia's recent corruption scandals with even TI's chief  Jose Ugaz criticising PM Najib for his poor handling of the rising corruption issues here:

                DPM Zahid Hamidi sings praises for Malaysia's corruption fighting records

The Transparency International (TI) premier, José Ugaz said that independence and freedom are the basis to a democrat...

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Wanita Sebak, Tetap Hadir Majlis Bakal 'Menantu Tak Jadi' Walaupun Anak Sendiri Buat Hal

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Memang benar jodoh, ajal dan maut sudah terletak di tangan Allah SWT

Siapalah kita untuk menolak takdir yang telah ditentukan. Buatlah macam-macam cara sekali pun, jika sudah tertulis tiada jodoh, maka sampai situ sajalah hubungan dengan si dia.Namun, tidak semestinya kita perlu memutuskan hubungan silaturrahim dan bermusuhan sesama sendiri. Tambahan pula jika sudah mengenali keluarga masing-masing.Seperti sebuah video yang tular baru-baru ini yang memaparkan seorang wanita menghadiri majlis kahwin bakal menantu tak jadinya telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @mamadiva2431 Sedih bakal menantu xjadi. 5thun berkwn dgn ank. Tpi ank buat hal. Semoga kekal bahagia hingga kejannah. Aamiin. Xde jodoh #mamashima #wedding  อย่างน้อยเราเคยรักกัน - AnAn (อันอัน)

Terkilan tiada jodoh sebab anak sendiri buat hal, tapi masih baik dengan bakal 'menantu tak jadi'

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @mamadiva2431, kelihatan wanita itu yang dikenali sebagai Puan Shima telah berkongsi detik dia menghadiri majlis perkahwinan seseorang.Dia dilihat sebak sambil memeluk pengantin perempuan tersebut. Rupa-rupanya, pengantin itu merupakan bakal menantunya. Tetapi, disebabkan anaknya sendiri buat hal, mereka berdua tidak jadi berkahwin.Walaupun sedih hajatnya ingin bermenantukan pengantin itu, namun dia tetap mendoakan agar kebahagiaan pasangan itu kekal hingga ke jannah.

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"Jarang ada mak menyalahkan anak sendiri walau dia tahu memang salah anak dia. Terbaik auntie!" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah meraih 2.2M views, 121.6K likes dan 1.1K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut sebak melihat riak wajah Puan Shima.Malah, ramai juga yang kagum dengannya kerana tidak malu untuk mengaku anak sendiri yang salah dalam hubungan cintanya dengan bakal menantu tak jadi itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Mungkin ada hikmah semua ni terjadi. Apa-apa pun, salute dekat Puan Shima sebab masih menjaga hubungan silaturrahim dengan pengantin perempuan :)

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PM Ismail Announces RM10,000 Bereavement Aid For Flood Victims' Next Of Kin

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The government will give RM10,000 bereavement aid to the next of kin for each family member who died as a result of the massive floods

Earlier today, 24 December, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that he will get a list of the names of the victims from the district disaster centre to ensure that the funds were transferred immediately."We are very sympathetic and saddened by what happened and we will give donations, we will channel through the district office and they will channel to the next of kin of the victims," he added.In Selangor and Pahang, the death toll has risen to 39 individuals as of Thursday, 23 December.

The government had initially announced RM5,000

According to Isabelle Leong, a journalist for The Vibes, the RM5,000 financial assistance for funeral management of flood victims was announced on Thursday, 23 December.However, the amount has now been increased to RM10,000.Meanwhile, the Prime Minister also announced that the government has allocated RM50 million to Pahang and Selangor to help with their flood relief work.

Following yesterday’s announcement to provide financial assistance of RM5,000 for funeral management of flood victims, the government has now increased the amount to RM10,000, @IsmailSabri60 says.The PM said the bereavement aid will be given to the next of kin.@thevibesnews pic.twitter.com/wk7Waq4cct— Isabelle Leong (@1sabelleLeong) December 24, 2021

On the other hand, Rina Mohd Harun has asked people to ignore social media campaigns that seek to discourage them from donating to the government's flood relief fund, calling them "inappropriate":

                Minister Rina Harun Tells People To Ignore The 'Do Not Donate To Government' Campaign

Rina also criticised those who criticised her for wearing high-heeled shoes while visiting a flood-relief centre.

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Langkawi Local Council To Clean Up Waters After Video Of Severe Trash Pollution Goes Viral

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A clean-up will be held today, 21 September, after a video emerged showing Pulau Langkawi's waters littered with trash

According to The Star, Langkawi district officer Saiful Anwar Azmi said the Langkawi Municipal Council and several public and private agencies will be involved in the clean-up today.

Image via @amin_hafiszat (Twitter)

A 39-second video showing the rubbish-filled waters had gone viral, even capturing the attention of Langkawi member of Parliament (MP) Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad

Twitter user @amin_hafiszat shared the TikTok video with a man narrating how the island has been heavily polluted by people, allegedly taken a day after the island's reopening last Thursday, 16 September.The video was taken in the waters near Bukit Malut and two prominent resorts.Responding to the tweet that garnered over 16,000 retweets, Mahathir said he contacted the local council to handle the issue immediately."Langkawi is a tourist island. I call on everyone to be more responsible and not litter. Let us take care of Langkawi, the jewel of Kedah," he said.

Terima kasih Encik @amin_hafiszat. Saya sudah hubungi pihak majlis untuk tangani isu ini segera. Langkawi pulau pelancongan. Saya rayu semua agar lebih tanggungjawab. jangan buang sampah merata. Sama-samalah kita jaga Langkawi, permata Kedah. https://t.co/hwPqRhZKBP— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) September 19, 2021

Saiful added that the rubbish found in the sea has nothing to do with the reopening of the island to fully vaccinated tourists

"It is normal that whenever there is heavy rain or high tide, litter will be washed inland by waves. It comes from all over the place, including from neighbouring countries," he said.Meanwhile, Malaysian Nature Society (MNS) spokespersons said the issue can still partly be blamed on tourism, as well as the Myanmar refugee settlement nearby.MNS adviser D Kanda Kumar said business operators on the island should play their part by disposing trash in the right places. He also called on the authorities to improve enforcement and upgrade the island's sewerage system to prevent the issue from reoccurring.

On the other hand, MNS vice president Eric R Sinnaya said the government needs to improve the nearby Bukit Malut settlement in order to avoid sea pollution

Speaking to The Vibes, he said the authorities should construct a sewage system for its roughly 10,000 residents who live on stilt homes.He also stressed on the risk of damaging the coastline if the littering continues.


[VIDEO] "Siap Berak Lagi" - Biawak Selamba Tumpang Rumah Lepaskan Hajat Ini Curi Tumpuan

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Kebiasaannya, haiwan seperti biawak akan dijumpai di tasik ataupun hutan

Tidak dinafikan jika kita terjumpa biawak di dalam rumah, sudah tentu pasti kita akan menjadi cemas dan takut bukan?Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila seekor biawak ditemukan di dalam rumah sehingga siap melepaskan hajat telah mencuri tumpuan.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Terjumpa biawak besar di dalam rumah, cemas panggil adik-beradik

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seekor biawak besar telah dijumpai dalam sebuah rumah. Biawak itu sempat dirakam oleh tuan rumah. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila biawak tersebut dilihat sempat melepaskan hajat di rumah itu. Lebih melucukan lagi apabila mereka semua rasa geram kerana biawak itu selamba berak di situ yang memaksa mereka membersihkannya. Dengan video yang berkapsyenkan 'biawak tak ada akhlak' itu telah mengundang pelbagai komen netizen.

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"Pergi ambil sushi cepat pastu cecah , rasa macam wasabi" - Netizen

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21-Year-Old Woman Who Cried Too Hard During 'Avengers: Endgame' Ends Up In Hospital

A 21-year-old university student in Zhejiang province, China, was admitted to a hospital on 24 April after watching 'Avengers: Endgame'

Image via Sina

Sina reported that the woman had watched the Marvel movie with her friends at around midnight on Wednesday, 24 April. 'Endgame' led the 21-year-old to break down and cry throughout the movie.

The woman's breakdown did not end after the movie.
It worsened.

The 21-year-old's cramped hand.
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According to Sin Chew Daily, the university student began feeling uneasy in her chest, and had difficulty in breathing normally. She also started feeling numb in her hands and feet – and suffered cramps in both her hands.

Friends then rushed the 21-year-old to the hospital for treatment

Doctors revealed to the woman that she had suffered hyperventilation during the movie. "She might have cried too hard, and kept taking huge breaths while doing so. This caused her to hyperventilate," the doctor said, according to Sina. "After comforting her to relax, and wear an oxygen mask for a while, her condition improved," the doctor added.The university student has since been released from the hospital.

In other news, a Hong Kong-based producer recently said that the Avengers are "just a bunch of robots":

                Producer Says Avengers Are "Just A Bunch Of Robots" After 'Endgame' Overshadowed His Movie

Hong Kong producer Wong Kar-wai's 'Jinpa' is scheduled to premiere tomorrow, 26 April – the same day 'Endgame' premie...

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