8 Everyday Things You Didn't Know Were Invented By Malaysians

1. The automatic egg boiler. Located in almost every kopitiam and mamak, this nifty device made all half-boiled eggs perfect to its core.

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Who invented it: Datuk Hew Ah Kow.What it is: It is a detachable 4-piece plasticware. Basically, you place raw eggs into the container, pour in boiling water, then wait for the water to slowly drip to the bottom. Your eggs are done when the water has drained fully!

Datuk Hew Ah Kow invented the device that would revolutionise all soft-boiled eggs forever.
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How did it happen? Back in the days when Datuk Hew Ah Kow was just a lad working as a bulldozer operator in the jungles of Kelantan in 1973, there was little time to keep count of the minutes.“There were about 20 of us in a lumber camp who liked nothing better than to start the day with half-boiled eggs. The problem was, we always lost track of time, carried away with things like checking the engines and refuelling. So, by the time we got back to our eggs, they were always overcooked,” recalls Hew.“Young and full of bravado, I took it as a challenge and began to conduct my own experiments, puncturing the bottoms of Ovaltine cans with a nail and filling them with eggs and hot water,” says Hew.It took a year before Hew found the correct ratio of water to eggs. As he drew closer to a solution, Hew’s tests made him go off eggs. It also affected his colleagues who had to help eat his experiments.

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The effort eventually paid off when one day, a direct-selling stockist rode his Honda Cub into Hew’s work camp and got marooned by the rain, forcing an overnight stay. At breakfast, he got to sample the most perfect half-boiled eggs he had ever tasted.“It was the camp cook who pointed me out. At first, he came to me and asked if I could give him one of my Ovaltine cans to take home. I said ‘No way.’ Then he asked if I could sell him the prototype so I said, ‘Fine, let me see the money first.’ He returned and gave me RM7,000,” recalls Hew.

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2. Rubber stamp clone. Before this invention, you would have to wait for days for a custom rubber stamp to be made. The Polyclone can do it in 5 minutes.

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Who invented it: Robest Yong.What it is: The Polyclone rubber stamp machine has changed the rubber stamp industry of the world. With this invention, it takes only five minutes to make rubber stamps when previously one had to order days or weeks in advanced. The invention eliminates completely the need for lettering bits, composing messy plaster moulds, the use of high temperatures, and the need for photographic equipment.

Robest Yong, the inventor of the Polyclone machine.
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How did it happen? His first claim to fame was the instant rubber stamp machine, which has since revolutionized the way rubber stamps are made. The idea first came to him when he wanted to start his own company. “Everybody needs to get a rubber stamp,” he says. “But I noticed it took so long to make them - up to a week. I felt this process could be improved.”So, he set about to do something about it. While in Japan he had noticed a printing technology using a photo-polymer that he believed could be used for his instant rubber stamp device.In creating the prototype he realised that photopolymers were not suitable for making rubber stamps, so he went to Japan to find out if it was possible to adjust the formula to fit his needs. He found his answer there. The material he used for the stamp is not natural rubber but Polyclone, a polymer that looks like transparent rubber.

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The next year, he won a gold medal for that product in the International lnvention Competition in Geneva and he returned a local hero, with lauded by strong newspaper coverage.‘People used to laugh at my product because they couldn’t believe I was the first to create something like this,” he says. “They thought surely someone overseas would have already come up with it.”

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Bonus: Robest reached out to us and shared that he has a new product, the VisionTouch Braille Phone, a screen protector with an app to help the visually impaired navigate the touch screen phone. Read how he came up with the idea here!

3. Nehemiah walls. Did you know those hexagon-shaped blocks along flyovers are invented by a Malaysian? The design is such a success that it is being used in countries such as Singapore, Australia, and Hong Kong.

The Nehemiah walls are more durable and faster to build compared to rigid concrete blocks.
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Who invented it: Dr. Nehemiah Lee.

What it is: A Nehemiah Wall consists of three major components: a facade, reinforcing bars, and soil.Its facade, or facing panel, comprises hexagonal (honeycomb-shaped) blocks of pre-cast concrete, each interlocked with dowel bars. But the real ingenuity lies behind these panels: the compressed soil, usually sand, that holds up the facade is strengthened with galvanised carbon steel rods running through it and into the panel. Each hexagon in the facade has at least four of these steel bars, with each bar secured by an anchor block.

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How did it happen? "In the early 1980s I was working with Reinforced Earth, a concept developed in the 1960s by French engineer and architect Henri Vidal. He turned the concept into an engineered system and popularised the idea of using reinforced soil in construction."“I studied the system, learnt the technology, and researched heavily into creating my own modified system while working on my Masters degree,” says Dr Lee, adding that, “I’ve always been fascinated with the idea of building walls that are not for dividing people, but are strong, versatile, and useful.”Liew Shaw Shong, consultant engineer and director of G&P Geotechnics Sdn Bhd, likes the design: “We’ve used Nehemiah Walls for about 30 projects that were awarded through open tenders. The advantage of the walls is their design that can tolerate differential settlement of soil along a single stretch of wall. A typical reinforced-concrete wall is unable to accommodate this and will crack."

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Apart from its technologically sound product, Liew offers another possible reason why the company has been so successful: “There are variations of reinforced earth walls but Dr Lee gave us the most competitive pricing and proposal. His team is very pleasant to work with, as its members are prudent, responsive, and have integrity. They don’t just simply do things. They even assessed the project beyond their job scope to offer technical advice to us.”

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4. The Lytro Camera. The Lytro camera solves the age-old problem of unfocused photos. Since its inception, many competitors have been mimicking the technology onto their own products.

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Who invented it: Ren Ng.

What it is: Lytro is a plenoptic camera, which lets users adjust the focus of a photograph after the fact thanks to an array of micro-lenses over the camera’s sensor.

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Ren Ng, the inventor of the Lytro camera.
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How did it happen? Ng was doing theoretical research at Stanford University in light fields at the time he tried to photograph his friend’s daughter. After sitting in on a research meeting discussing the design of a light field camera (which was formerly composed of an array of about a hundred digital cameras attached to a supercomputer when the technology was first introduced in the 90s), he thought to himself, “That sounds really cool, but that’s not going to be very practical.”So Ng was prompted to switch his emphasis to cameras, specifically how he could shrink light field technology down into a commercial-size package. He spent time studying optics and working with electrical and mechanical engineering professors to put the camera together, since as a computer science student, he didn’t have that training.After getting his Ph.D. (and receiving honors like the ACM Doctoral Dissertation Award in the process), Ng set out to put his research to use by starting a company that would produce light field cameras that everyone could enjoy.

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Lytro's camera technology enables a user to change the focus of a picture after it has been taken.
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The Lytro sensor’s sensitivity to light also makes it possible to take photos in very low-light conditions without the need of a flash. It also makes it possible to take 3D-like photographs with only a single lens, and without the need for glasses to see the immersive effects.“Lytro’s breakthrough technology will make conventional digital cameras obsolete,” says Lytro investor and well-known venture capitalist Marc Andreessen of Andreessen Horowitz. “It has to be seen to be believed.”

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5. Greener and cheaper water dispensers. These water dispensers have been a life saviour to many college students around Malaysia. If you're one of them, you can thank Mr. Ooi for creating this wonderful machine.

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Who invented it: Mr Ooi Seng Chye.What it is: A water dispensing machine which processes raw sewage water into clean drinking water, via reverse osmosis method, reducing the waste to nearly nett zero.

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How did it happen? Hailing from Penang, Mr. Ooi spent much of his time working as a Purchasing Manager at Wong Engineering Bhd, a company listed on the KL stock exchange. He then moved to Kuala Lumpur to try out new things. His water dispensing system obtained Cradle funding worth RM150,000 and today, he is the proud owner of about 500 RO water dispensing unit placed in various locations around Kuala Lumpur and Petaling Jaya under the brand Good Drink. Mr. Ooi continues to improve his line of dispensers to meet the demand of the market and has started creating a new RO water dispensing system to cater for residences living in high rise buildings.

The RO process of turning raw sewage water into clean, drinkable water.
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6. The Flipper toothbrush holder. Designed to keep your toothbrushes clean, the toothbrush holder was a commercial success and won numerous design awards both locally and abroad.

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Who invented it: Goo Yock Tee.What it is: Flipper is a nifty toothbrush holder with a unique patented design. Through a cleverly-designed mechanism, a Flipper stores your toothbrush in an enclosed compartment and yet opens/closes automatically and conveniently.

Mr. Goo Yock Tee, the inventor of the toothbrush holder.
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How did it happen? Flipper is the result of our labor of love and dedication. It began with a problem that we observed: how can toothbrushes be kept hygienically and simply? The toothbrush has to be fully enclosed, and the holder must open and close effortlessly without touching any toothbrush bristles.Our designers and engineers then spent many months to find solutions to tackle this problem, before developing the unique and original Flipper mechanism from scratch. The design was eventually perfected, and it immediately redefined the product category as a clever and practical innovation. In recognition of its originality in invention, Flipper has been granted patents worldwide.

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7. Flash Drive. All your assignments, all your movies, and songs stored into one little device. Who ever knew it was all because of the work of one Malaysian?

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Who invented it: Pua Khein Seng. However there has been some claims from other parties that they have invented the USB flash drive first.What it is: A USB Flash drive is a data storage device that includes flash memory with an integrated Universal Serial Bus (USB) interface.

Phua Khein Seng, the founder of Phison and the inventor of the world's first single chip USB flash drive.
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How did it happen? The former Pin Hwa High School student left Malaysia at the age of 19 to pursue his degree in electrical and control engineering at Chiao Tung University in Taiwan. During his third year at Chiao Tung, he began conducting research into flash memory technology. Pua founded Phison Electronics with four partners and produced the world's first USB flash drive with system-on-chip technology in 2001.

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8. Loom bands. The humble rubber band is all the rage in schools today. The ability to create your own jewellery with rubber bands has been a hit, selling 3 million units worldwide!

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Who invented it: Cheong Choon Ng.What it is: The Rainbow Loom is a plastic device for turning small rubber bands into jewellery.

Cheong Choon Ng, a former engineer turned inventor of the loom band.
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How did it happen: I forged a career in crash safety in Detroit's motor industry. I loved my job, but regretted not seeing my two daughters much.They were nine and 12, and distant towards me. One night after work, I saw them making bracelets from rubber bands and I thought, "Hey, I know how to do this. Maybe I can impress you girls." I sat down and showed them how to link the rubber bands together, using the same technique we had used to make jumping ropes back in Malaysia. But the bracelets kept falling apart. I went down to my basement, grabbed a scrapboard and stuck multiple rows of pushpins into it. Then I started linking the bands in a zigzag, like a diamond shape, and it worked really well.The next day, my daughters took a bunch of colourful bracelets to school. I became a neighbourhood hero overnight. Children would come up to me and ask me to make them bracelets. It was my older daughter, Teresa, who first suggested selling them. I spent six months developing the product and designed 28 different versions.

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The Duchess of Cambridge wearing a loom band.
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But no-one knew how to use the loom.So Ng and his daughters made instructional videos and put them on YouTube. Their YouTube channel now has more than 13 million views, not including videos by customers sharing their own designs.Ng said their first big success came in the summer of 2012, when a Learning Express Toys franchise owner who’d ordered 48 kits placed a US$10,000 (RM32,000) order soon after.Since then, Rainbow Loom has caught the imagination of children and teenagers, with over three million kits sold.By April, Rainbow Loom’s assembly and distribution had moved from Ng’s living room to a warehouse, and they now have 14 employees. Rainbow Looms are sold in more than 2,000 retail outlets.

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Do you know other creations that are invented by Malaysians? Leave a comment here, or Facebook/Tweet us!

This post was inspired by a thread on Reddit.


Here's What Happens If You Do Not Complete Your e-Census For Banci 2020 In Time

UPDATE: e-Census for Banci 2020 has been extended. Read the full story here.

The first phase of Banci 2020 started on 7 July.
Yesterday, 30 September, was the last day to pre-register for the e-Census.

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If you pre-registered for the e-Census, or were one of the households who received the e-Census postcard, you have until 6 October 2020, 11.59pm, to fill it out and complete the e-Census.It will take you some time to finish all the questions in the e-Census, so please don't wait until the last minute. Here's a step-by-step guide to help you through it.

So what if you didn't get the e-Census postcard and invitation code, or didn't manage to fill up the online form on time?

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First of all, don't panic.If you miss out on the e-Census online submission period, a pembanci will visit your home for a face-to-face interview using a tablet, smartphone, or questionnaire. This will be the second phase of Banci 2020, which will happen from 7 to 24 October.One of the reasons why the Statistics Department encourages more people to participate in the e-Census online is to maintain physical distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic. So, if you pre-registered, make sure you do it online!

Whether you're filling the e-Census or taking part in a face-to-face interview in the coming weeks, make sure to answer honestly

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Since 1970, Banci has been conducted in Malaysia once every 10 years. It's important to answer truthfully when going through the questionnaire, because how you answer could affect how your local community develops in the coming years.To put things in perspective, the census will help determine how we spend government funding worth billions of ringgit across the country, including for development of public services like hospitals, schools, roads, and public transport. While the impact may not be immediate, you are providing data that will allow the next generation to have a better standard of living.The Census Act 1960, Section 9(2) requires residents to answer all the questions in the census form and Section 17(1) states that failure to comply may result in a fine of no more than RM100 or imprisonment of no more than six months.

Only around 1 in 10 Malaysians have completed the e-Census so far

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On 27 September, chief statistician and Census 2020 commissioner Datuk Seri Dr Mohd Uzir Mahidin said that only 10% of Malaysians had filled their information through the e-Census form. Nevertheless, he was hopeful that the number would increase as the deadline draws near."Our investigations revealed that the public awareness of the Census 2020 is very high, it is just that we have the habit of doing things at the last minute," he said.


Finance Minister Says BPN Aid For 2.3 Million New Applicants To Be Paid Out From 15 May

A total of 2.3 million new applications and appeals for Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) have been approved. These approved applicants will start receiving their cash assistance from 15 May.

According to an announcement made by Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz earlier today, 9 May, the Malaysian Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) has completed its review of these new applications and appeals.The Finance Minister said that LHDN has approved a cumulative total payout of RM1.7 billion."The BPN will be paid to eligible recipients in a single payout beginning 15 May 2020," he said in a statement that was shared by the Minister of Finance on its Twitter account.

A total of 10.6 million BPN applicants will benefit from RM11 billion

"With the approval of these new applications and appeals, the total number of BPN recipients currently stands at 10.6 million, with a cumulative total disbursement of RM11 billion," he said.Zafrul said the government hopes the BPN will benefit the rakyat, adding that applicants can check on the outcome of their submissions and appeals here.

Kenyataan Media YB @tzafrul_aziz , Menteri Kewangan berkenaan Semakan Status Permohonan Baharu dan Rayuan Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) Mulai 9 Mei 2020. pic.twitter.com/d2KaNVkwyq— Ministry of Finance (@MOFmalaysia) May 9, 2020

Previously, LHDN had clarified that new applications will only be processed in May 2020 and that approved applicants will receive the payout for April and May together:

                Worried About Your BPN Application? LHDN Will Only Process It In May

The Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) made the confirmation in a statement on Monday, 27 April.

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7 International Headlines Of Pakatan Harapan's GE14 Win Over Barisan Nasional

GE14 is done and dusted. Pakatan Harapan (PH) has emerged as the winning coalition, making Malaysian history by defeating Barisan Nasional (BN).

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With 113 Parliamentary seats, the PH coalition has more than enough to form a simple majority in Malaysia's 222-seat Parliament. The win has successfully ended BN's six-decade-long rule since Malaysia's independence.

The monumental victory has garnered widespread attention and coverage, including from international press. Here are some of the headlines that are currently making rounds on the Internet:

1. CNN

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Marc Lourdes of CNN writes, "Mahathir's victory is all the more remarkable considering he is 92 years old, and was fighting the very party he led for over two decades."

2. BBC

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"Dr Mahathir, 92, defeated the governing Barisan Nasional coalition, which has been in power for more than 60 years. He came out of retirement to take on Najib Razak," a part of the story reads.

3. Bloomberg

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"Mahathir, Malaysia’s longest-serving premier who defected to the opposition to take on Najib, will return to power at the age of 92. His four-party Pakatan Harapan alliance won at least 112 of 222 parliamentary seats in Wednesday’s vote, official figures from the election commission showed," the Bloomberg piece reads.

4. The Guardian

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The Guardian, who interviewed PH supporters on ground, had this to say, "Former Malaysian leader Dr Mahathir Mohamad is poised to become the world’s oldest prime minister after defeating Najib Razak in a fiercely contested election that put an end to the ruling coalition’s six-decade hold on power."

5. CNBC

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"Mahathir's stunning defeat of the ruling coalition that has ruled the Southeast Asian country since independence from Britain six decades ago means that, at the age of 92, he will become the oldest elected leader in the world."CNBC also detailed how Mahathir served as Najib's mentor before the premier joined the Opposition.

6. Wall Street Journal

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The business-focused website, which uncovered many of 1MBD's scandal issues, had this to say, "Former leader Mahathir Mohamad will return to the premiership after pulling off an astonishing election upset to defeat the ruling coalition of his former protégé, Najib Razak."

7. ABC

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"The election results marked the first time the National Front had been voted out of power in the six decades since Malaysia gained independence from Britain," the article reads.

PH's victory will see the coalition form the new federal government:

                It's Official: Pakatan Harapan To Form Malaysia's Federal Government After Winning GE14

Moment of history.

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Najib Fined RM3,000 For Flouting SOPs At Eatery While Its Manager Slapped With RM10,000

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Today, 6 May, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak was fined for flouting the COVID-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) at Restoran Nasi Ayam Hainan Chee Meng in Bukit Bintang on 19 March

Najib was given a RM3,000 compound for two offences, each amounting to RM1,500.On the day of the incident, he did not scan the MySejahtera QR code using his mobile nor record his details, and he failed to check his body temperature before entering the premise.

The restaurant manager, however, was fined RM10,000

The manager, Yeok Wei Hao, was given the RM10,000 compound under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) for failing to instruct Najib to register himself.

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According to Dang Wangi district police chief ACP Mohamad Zainal Abdullah, all those who were involved will be compounded soon

"Police advise everyone to continue complying with the SOPs that have been set by the National Security Council to fight the COVID-19 pandemic," Mohamad Zainal was quoted as saying by The Vibes.

On the day of the incident, the former prime minister was seen being ushered into the outlet without performing any of the required SOPs

Najib owned up to not following the SOPs amidst widespread public outrage.He took to his Facebook page to admit that he breached COVID-19 SOPs during his visit to the restaurant and urged the authorities to issue him with a fine.According to him, he was taken into the shop immediately as arrangements were made."I admit my mistake this time in not checking in myself although my officers did," the former prime minister wrote in his post, adding that his action was an "unintentional" mistake."Usually I'd comply with all SOPs that have been implemented in all my activities and movements. I urge the authorities to issue a summons for my mistake, which was unintentional."

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                PDRM To Investigate Najib Razak For Flouting MCO SOPs While Dining At A Popular KL Outlet

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"Cacat Pada Mata Orang Lain, Tapi Anugerah Pada Saya" - Sisi Sebenar Hidup Dato' Rizalman

Sebut saja nama Dato' Rizalman Ibrahim, pastinya satu Malaysia sudah mengenali ikon fesyen ternama tanah air ini. Beliau bukan sahaja dikenali di Malaysia, malah juga di rantau Asia Tenggara.

Berjiwa besar dan bersungguh-sungguh dalam melakukan sesuatu perkara adalah antara elemen yang membawa kejayaan kepada beliau hari ini.

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Namun, bak kata pepatah "yang bulat tak datang bergolek, yang pipih tak datang melayang". Segala kejayaan yang beliau kecapi hari ini pastinya bermula dengan perih jerih dan cabaran yang beliau harus tempuhi dulu.

Dibesarkan di dalam keluarga yang sederhana dan berasal dari Penang, Dato' Rizalman Ibrahim mengakui sejak kecil lagi beliau sudah bercita-cita untuk menjadi seorang designer. Beliau menghasilkan selimut buatannya sendiri dan sering menghias biliknya untuk kelihatan cantik dengan mengikut citarasanya sendiri.Menurutnya, pada mulanya beliau berasa pelik dengan minatnya itu kerana agak jauh berlainan dengan minat dan aktiviti kanak-kanak lelaki yang lain.

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"Sejak kecil lagi saya sudah mempunyai minat untuk menghias bilik, jahit selimut saya sendiri dan macam-macam lagi. Mula-mula macam pelik juga kenapa saya minat berbuat sedemikian sedangkan kanak-kanak lelaki lain lebih suka bermain bola dan sebagainya."Akhirnya baru saya sedar ini adalah kelebihan yang Allah SWT berikan kepada saya untuk menjadikan saya seorang yang berguna dan menjadi inspirasi kepada orang lain," katanya.

Apabila ditanya tentang memori yang paling beliau tidak dapat lupakan dan sering menjadi motivasi beliau untuk terus berjaya, beliau beri jawapan yang sangat simple iaitu, “Gaji pertama saya.”

Setelah bertungkus lumus belajar selama 4 tahun di UiTM dengan hasil wang pembiayaan bapanya yang merupakan seorang pesara, Dato' Rizalman memberitahu gaji pertama yang beliau terima sewaktu pertama kali bekerja adalah sebanyak RM300 saja.

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"Memang tak boleh saya lupakan gaji pertama yang saya dapat hanyalah sebanyak RM300. Bayangkan dengan gaji banyak tu memang sangat susah nak teruskan hidup di Kuala Lumpur waktu tu. "Memang sedih sangat-sangat dan kalau diikutkan status khidmat masyarakat waktu tu saya boleh dikategorikan sebagai seorang yang sangat miskin. Disebabkan itu saya terus berusaha untuk berjaya bagi membalas semula jasa orang-orang yang banyak membantu saya dulu," ceritanya sambil tersenyum.

Seperti yang dilalui insan hebat di luar sana, beliau juga tidak lari daripada diduga dan terpaksa menempuh pelbagai cabaran untuk menjadi dirinya hari ini

Katanya, cabaran paling besar yang beliau hadapi adalah perwatakan lembut dalam dirinya. Pernah satu masa beliau berasa tertekan sehingga rasa seperti mahu bunuh diri kerana sifatnya yang sangat berlainan dengan kanak-kanak lelaki lain."Masa budak-budak dulu saya selalu tertanya-tanya kenapa saya ni lembut dan tak macam budak lain. Rasa marah juga dengan mak ayah waktu tu sebab mereka asyik paksa saya main bola lah, panjat pokok lah dan macam-macam lagi.

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"Saya sendiri waktu itu tak faham mengapa saya begini. Akhirnya, bila dah besar ni baru saya faham ini adalah anugerah yang Allah SWT berikan kepada saya yang mungkin adalah kecacatan pada mata orang lain tetapi kelebihan bagi diri saya," ceritanya dalam keadaan sebak.Sambungnya lagi, setiap individu perlu tahu kelebihan diri masing-masing dan anda perlu percaya pastinya ada sebab dan musabab akan sesuatu itu berlaku.

Sepanjang 25 tahun dalam industri, beliau didatangi dengan pelbagai cabaran dan dugaan dalam pelbagai bentuk. Katanya, cara yang paling berkesan menghadapi cabaran adalah dengan bermusahabah diri.

"Cabaran itu memang selalu datang dan selalunya kita akan fikir cabaran itu ibarat satu sumpahan orang atau sesuatu yang tidak baik diberikan tuhan. Tetapi sebenarnya, setiap kali dugaan itu datang, kita perlu bertanya semula kepada diri kita akan apa kita telah lakukan yang menyebabkan  rezeki itu tak masuk dan kenapa Allah SWT tak sayang kita."Bila kita bermuhasabah dan senang kata bertaubat, semua benda akan jadi cantik. Itu memang apa yang saya lalui sendiri. Jangan salahkan orang lain dulu tetapi fikir apa yang perlu kita betulkan," sambungnya lagi.

Untuk berjaya dalam sesuatu bidang, ia bukanlah sesuatu yang mudah namun ia juga bukanlah sesuatu yang mustahil. Menurut Dato' Rizalman, formula untuk berjaya adalah "Jangan malas!"

Ujarnya tuhan sudah berikan kita kesihatan, rezeki, masa dan sebagainya. Kita perlu gunakan sepenuhnya. Jangan sesekali malas, berbuat baik dan jangan tinggalkan solat lima waktu. Dalam pada itu, beliau memberitahu untuk berjaya setiap orang perlu mempunyai sifat ego.

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"Saya seorang yang ego. Saya tak nak orang lawan saya. Sifat ego yang saya maksudkan ialah sifat ego yang positif. Sifat ego yang membawa kepada kebaikan."Macam saya, bila orang dah start jahit baju raya tahun ni, saya dah start jahit dua tahun awal lagi. Kita perlu advanced dan bertindak cepat. Orang tidur kita berjaga, orang lain pergi bercuti kita kerja, orang pergi makan kita habiskan kerja dulu baru kita makan," terangnya.

Menjadi seorang RIZALMAN bukanlah mudah. Pelbagai pahit manis yang perlu dilaluinya seharian untuk berada di tahap beliau sekarang.

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Man Chops Off His Fingers During A Fight With His Wife Because He Was Scared He'd Hit Her

A man from Gansu Province, China, recently chopped off four of his fingers during an argument with his wife

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China Press reported that the man, who was angry at his wife at the time, stormed into the kitchen before chopping off four fingers on his left hand with a kitchen knife.The incident reportedly occurred on 1 March.

Frightened by his actions, the man's wife immediately brought him and his severed fingers to the hospital

Medical staff examining the man's fingers.
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According to Kwong Wah, the man's fingers were completely chopped off, and his bones were exposed. It took doctors five hours to reattach the man's fingers to his hand. However, he was told that he will be facing difficulties in using his left hand.

The man has since expressed his regret in his impulsive action

China Press reported the man as saying that he chopped off his fingers as he was afraid he would hurt his wife during the argument.However, he added that the incident would not have happened if he was more calm during the argument.


Resorts World Genting Reopens As 3,000 Employees Laid Off

After halting operations for the first time in 55 years, Resorts World Genting will reopen on Friday, 19 June, with enhanced safety and health measures

According to a statement published on Resorts World Genting's site, the resort will reopen selected attractions, hotels, and dining outlets at 10am on Friday. They will be enforcing strict health and safety protocols under their new guideline, 'StaySafe Promise'. This includes thorough disinfection of rooms, gaming equipment, banknotes and chips, as well as 'Service Ambassadors' who will be stationed at the casino floor to encourage social distancing and perform random temperature scans.

As a visitor, you will be expected to use the MySejahtera contract tracing app, pay with 'eCash' instead of banknotes at casinos, practise social distancing, sanitise your hands with readily available hand sanitisers, and wear a mask. Entry into SkyCasino and Genting Grand Hotel will also be restricted to Genting Rewards members only.

However, amid its reopening, Genting Malaysia Bhd (GENM) is laying off over 3,000 workers

The dismissals, which represent 15% of the company's 20,000 strong workforce, have already started, as reported by The Edge.

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After suffering a net loss of RM417.96 million in the first quarter of 2020 due to disruptions to its worldwide operations, GENM senior vice president of human resources Quan Cher Siong released an internal memo saying the company had to restructure its operations including staffing needs, as cited by Malay Mail. Free Malaysia Today reported Quan as saying that restructuring would mean "retrenching surplus labour, offering voluntary separation, and mutual separation schemes". The company has yet to release a statement indicating if any retrenchment scheme would be offered to outgoing staff.

Earlier this year, GENM undertook company-wide pay cuts to offset the economic impact brought on by the pandemic

In an internal memo seen by Bloomberg reporters in May, Genting Group chairman Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay proposed as much as a 20% temporary reduction of employee's salaries, based on their ranks. The chairman himself currently has a net worth of USD2.7 billion (approximately RM11.5 billion) according to Forbes.

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At the time, GENM saw the greatest decline in shares out of the entire Genting Group, at 3.4%. This came after GENM undertook company-wide pay cuts for the first time since its formation in 1965.

Despite the pay cuts and layoffs, the company is confident that all its facilities would be operational, including their 20th Century Fox theme park which is expected to open next year

A report by New Straits Times noted that including its own employees, third party businesses, local suppliers, and contractors, Resorts World Genting's businesses support over 70,000 jobs in Malaysia.The group emphasised the role they play within the Malaysian economy saying, "Our businesses generate significant activities in the local economy and we remain committed to playing our role as a key contributor to the Malaysian economy as well as remaining one of the largest employers in the post COVID-19 crisis," according to New Straits Times. One venture includes the revival of plans to construct their 20th Century Fox theme park after Genting Group and 20th Century Fox agreed on a settlement in 2019.

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Keep practising social distancing and wash your hands often. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

Last year, Lim Kok Thay was applauded for lowering his salary by 20% after Genting saw a decline in its performance:

                Genting CEO Lowers His Own Salary By 20%

His announcement sparked a round of applause from Genting's minor shareholders earlier today, 19 June.

Read the full story


[VIDEO] How Smartphones Are Ruining People's Ability to be Alone

Addicted to your smartphone? Wondering how its ruining so much for you? Scroll down the Segment to watch stand-up comedian Louis C. K. explain it for you:

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WATCH: Louis C.K.'s explanation of why he hates smartphones is both sad and brilliant

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Louis starts off by suggesting that smartphone usage is the reason kids today are meaner:

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While he agrees that smartphones can help create a sense of community, he believes that therein lies the problem:

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Louis then brings it all together with an anecdote about the time he was in his car listening to a Bruce Springsteen song that made him really sad:

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20 Stages Malaysians Go Through When It’s Time To Look For Parking In A Crowded Mall

1. You know it's gonna be super risky to visit the mall on a weekend (especially in the Klang Valley)

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But where else can I go?

2. You're already planning and strategising your entrance

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Should I go in from B1? or B2? Hmm... maybe I should just go all the way up to the rooftop. Or the basement?

3. You take a quick glance at the parking indicator board

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Still got hope.

4. But all your hopes are dashed the moment you see a looong line at the boomgate

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But it's okkkk. No rush, there's still plenty of time. Breathe.

5. You make it in after 15 minutes, but the parking lot is already full – only OKU spots are open

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Don’t hog the OKU spot guys, no matter how desperate you are.

6. At the corner of your eye, you see a green light... WEI, GOT PARKING!

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7. You rush over instantly only to see a Kancil parked there. #worstfeelingintheworld #kenacon

“Parking lot yg kosong jgn disangka tiada kancil”“Don’t expect empty parking lot is without Kancil there” pic.twitter.com/SEcBEAn70M— Ahmad Zidni Mat (@zzeed) April 5, 2014

Damn you, small car. Damn you to the max.

8. There's another green light nearby but it's actually someone reparking his car. #kenaconagain

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9. But you refuse to give up, so you continue circling around the parking lot like a shark in bloody waters

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10. Wait, is that a guy walking out with a bag of groceries?! Time to stalk him to his car…

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I got my eyes on you ~

11. After dumping everything into his car, he turns around and signals to you that he's not leaving yet

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Dude... YOU COULD'VE TOLD ME THAT WHEN WE MADE EYE CONTACT FIVE MINUTES AGO.

12. Then you see this guy who's about to leave, but he's taking his own sweet time...

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Seriously.

13. ... Everyone is honking at you 'coz you're blocking the road...

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You start hearing phrases that rhyme with the word "duck".

14. ... Until they pressure you to drive away. But through your rearview mirror, you see him getting out too!

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This is what happens when fate plays a cruel joke on you.

15. You didn't waste so much time just to surrender. Time to change things up. You camp on one lane and wait patiently.

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16. A kind soul points to his car. You feel hopeful again. Then you realise his vehicle is actually parked in the lane next to yours. #areyoukiddingme

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17. Screw it, just park illegally lah

Outdoor also full.
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But no luck. Everywhere is filled with cars.

18. And then it happens. You accept defeat. You spend RM25 at the carwash just so you can finally step out of hell and into the mall.

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19. Five hours later when you wanna go home, you’re STUCK IN THE PARKING LOT AGAIN. WHY MUST EVERYONE LEAVE AT THE SAME TIME?

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Thank God you went to the toilet first.

20. You come back next weekend

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What were some of your most nightmare-ish experiences of looking for parking in crowded malls? Share with us in the comment section below!

But please don't park like this lah:

                13 Annoying Things We Cannot Tahan When People Double-Park

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Look, we're not exaggerating. Research shows drivers in KL spend an average of 25 minutes daily to look for parking:

                People In Kuala Lumpur Waste 25 Minutes Of Their Lives Everyday Looking For Parking

We spend a lot of time on the road.

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7 Things Potterheads Can Look Forward To In The 'Hogwarts Legacy' Game Releasing In 2023

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Fellow Potterheads, there are only five months left to the release of Hogwarts Legacy

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I'm sure most of us who grew up along with Harry Potter and the wizarding universe still wish our Hogwarts acceptance letters will one day arrive via owl.Sadly, it may never come and we will never be able to be the wizard or witch we always dreamt of being. (Obviously, I know Hogwarts isn't real. Let a girl dream, okay?)

Luckily for us, a game set in the Harry Potter universe is in the making and will be released in February 2023

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Hogwarts Legacy is a single-player roleplaying game (RPG) set in the 1800s, way before the book series' timeline and based on an original storyline from Avalanche Software. (No, we won't be meeting Harry Potter or any of the Golden Trio in the game T_T )You'll get to play as a Hogwarts student experiencing life at the esteemed wizarding school and make choices that will shape the wizard or witch you become.

Let's all solemnly swear that we are up to no good and take a look at seven things we can look forward to in the game:

1. The Common Rooms are fully based on the books and are so detailed that I wish I could teleport there right now

Slytherin's entrance to the common room is hidden behind a stone serpent. HOW COOL! Just like in the books, Slytherin's common room is situated beneath the Black Lake, making it all dark and scary.

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Image via @wizardingworld (Twitter)

The iconic Portrait of the Fat Lady that guards Gryffindor's common room got me holding in tears of nostalgia. Gryffindor's common room looks absolutely majestic with its red and gold colours.

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Image via @wizardingworld (Twitter)

Fellow Ravenclaws will have to answer riddles to enter the common room. Food for thought, y'all, no pressure. Ravenclaw's common room gives me dark academia vibes, with the many bookshelves and gorgeous marble statue.

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Entrance to Hufflepuff's never-before-seen common room. Tell me, why did they never show the Hufflepuff common room in the movies?!

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...Aaaand, suddenly I'm a Hufflepuff. Seriously, look at all the pretty plants and natural lighting. I'm almost sad this isn't a real place. (Actually, really sad.)

2. The gameplay immerses you in a true wizarding world experience, complete with duels against foes, magical monsters, and even friends (if you choose that path)

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Image via @HogwartsLegacy (Twitter)

3. You can customise your character using the available game features, so it's up to you whether you wanna be yourself or create a new wizarding persona

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4. We also get to explore all the iconic places from the Harry Potter universe, like Hogsmeade and the Forbidden Forest

I wonder if we can get Butterbeer in the game...

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5. Not to forget the highly anticipated classes, or maybe that's the Hermione in me, where we can learn to make potions and spells to use in duels

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6. There are magical creatures for you to befriend or make an enemy of, like the Hippogriffs and Graphorns

The character riding a Griffin into the sunset.
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A Graphorn enjoying time in the sun.
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7. And finally, you can even fly anywhere by broom

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I don't know about you, but I absolutely can't wait for the release of the game

Hogwarts Legacy is available for pre-purchase on Steam and Epic Games for PC. The game will also be available for Xbox, PlayStation, and Nintendo Switch.Meanwhile, watch the game trailer below:

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This is not the first Harry Potter game to come out since the end of the franchise:

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Also, check out this Harry Potter-themed Airbnb in England:

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De Vere House is not only an iconic 'Deathly Hallows' location, but also steeped in medieval history.

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Fasih Berbahasa Mandarin, Pegawai SPR Tolong Aunty Cina Masa Pilihan Raya Raih Pujian

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Dapat berbahasa asing sudah tentu satu perkara yang patut dibanggakan

Iyalah, bukan mudah untuk belajar menguasi satu bahasa tertentu. Tambahan lagi, bahasa itu bukan bahasa ibunda kita.Sebagai anak Malaysia, kita sering dengar orang fasih berbahasa Melayu, Inggeris dan Mandarin. Kita juga akan teruja apabila ramai kaum lain mempelajari bahasa asing. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok yang memaparkan seorang pegawai SPR fasih berbahasa Mandarin telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Beri penerangan kepada aunty Cina dalam bahasa Mandarin

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan rakaman sedang memaparkan situasi pilihan raya umum di pusat mengundi. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila seorang pegawai SPR wanita dilihat fasih berbahasa Mandarin. Dia dilihat membantu seorang aunty Cina dengan memberi penerangan tentang keberadaan bilik saluran.

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"Kadang-kadang saya rasa cemburu dengan sesiapa je yang mampu berbahasa Mandarin. Saya nak belajar Arab pun terkial-kial apatah lagi Mandarin. Cuma boleh kuasai BM dengan BI sikit" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 940K tontonan, 66K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memuji kefasihan wanita itu berbahasa asing. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @waniliew (TikTok)

Bangga tengok akak tu pandai cakap bahasa Mandarin! :D

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[VIDEO] Tonton Iklan Hari Kebangsaan Daripada Takaful Malaysia Yang Mencuit Hati Ramai Ini

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Artikel ini ditaja oleh Takaful Malaysia.

Sedar tak sedar, tahun ini Malaysia akan meraikan Hari Kebangsaan yang ke-65

Setelah beberapa tahun kemerdekaan disambut dalam suasana yang sederhana disebabkan pandemik, kali ini kita kembali meraikannya dengan meriah!Haa..selain tunggu perbarisan Hari Kebangsaan pada pagi 31 Ogos, perkara yang paling dinantikan adalah iklan-iklan menarik bertemakan patriotik!Iklan favourite admin tahun ni, mestilah iklan Hari Kebangsaan daripada Takaful Malaysia bertajuk Leman Loudspeaker. Siapa Leman Loudspeaker ni? Mesti anda nak tahu kan? Jom kami kongsikan!

Leman Loudspeaker bertemakan semangat kebersamaan

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Untuk pengetahuan anda, tahun ini Takaful Malaysia telah mempersembahkan iklan Hari Kebangsaan berkonsepkan komedi tetapi mampu menyentuh perasaan dengan semangat kejiranan yang ditonjolkan.Leman Loudspeaker mengisahkan seorang lelaki yang peramah dan ceria memperkenalkan jiran-jirannya di taman perumahan tersebut iaitu Kumaran, Asmah dan Lee kepada keluarga Roslan yang baru berpindah.

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Kumaran DIY, seorang yang suka kelentang kelentung bertukang, Asmah pula suka memasak dan mencuba macam-macam resepi. Lee pula seorang kaki gadget yang dah buat siaran TV Leman terganggu!Fuh..macam-macam betul perangai mereka yang Leman Loudspeaker kena hadap, sampai stress dibuatnya!

Hmm..macam manalah Leman Loudspeaker ni boleh bertahan ya?

Walaupun mempunyai jiran yang bermacam ragam ni, tapi merekalah yang membantu dan sentiasa ada di saat Leman dalam kesusahan. Bak kata Leman, "Selagi dia orang ni masih ada, saya tak akan keluar dari taman ni".Begitu mendalam sekali semangat kejiranan yang mereka tunjukkan.Iklan yang berdurasi 2 minit 19 saat ini pada akhirnya mencerminkan bahawa walaupun berlainan budaya, bangsa dan latar belakang, kita semua adalah satu dan karakter yang berbeza inilah yang membuatkan kita menyayangi antara satu sama lain.

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Jangan lupa saksikan iklan Leman Loudspeaker ini di saluran YouTube Takaful Malaysia. Jom sama-sama kita menyemarakkan lagi semangat kemerdekaan dengan menghargai orang di sekeliling kita.

Kami di SAYS Seismik mengucapkan Selamat Menyambut Hari Kebangsaan Yang Ke-65 dan Hari Malaysia Yang Ke-59 tahun!


TARUC Is Looking To Build An E-Sports Arena On Its Setapak Campus

The game is on for the students in Tunku Abdul Rahman University College (TARUC) as the university is planning to open an e-sports arena in its Setapak, Kuala Lumpur campus

In a Facebook post yesterday, 18 February, TARUC announced that they are looking for an operator to set up an e-sports arena that spans 1,686 square feet, which is about the size of two badminton courts.An e-sports arena is a space filled with computers where gaming tournaments are normally held.

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The e-sports arena will be built within the campus' Cyber Centre

"We invite those who are interested to submit their proposal which must include information of company profile, proposed usage per hour for a PC, photocopy of owner IC, company registration documents issued by Suruhanjaya Syarikat Malaysia (SSM), and any other relevant supporting documents," read the statement.

Cyber Centre in TARUC, Setapak campus.
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The deadline for submission of the proposal falls on 2 March. At the time of writing, the post has garnered over 800 likes and 320 shares.

Posted by Tunku Abdul Rahman University College on Monday, 17 February 2020

After learning about the impending new facility, TARUC students jumped into the comment section to celebrate the news

"Time to stop studying," commented a netizen.

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"It is time to go back to TARUC," said another person.

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Another netizen said in jest, "They call it an e-sports arena because they want a good image, or else it would be called a cyber cafe."

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Some netizens also asked if the tertiary education institution will introduce a gaming course in the future.

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This is not the first time an institution is bringing e-sports into the school's curriculum

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In September last year, E-sports Kuala Lumpur Association (ESKL) and the Federal Territory Sports Council announced their intention to introduce e-sports into the curriculum at all secondary schools in Kuala Lumpur, reported Bernama.“Just like any other sports, we want our athletes to be knowledgeable and know the boundaries when it comes to e-sports," said ESKL president Hisham Darus."We want to bring about a wise approach with the do's and don'ts because most of them (students) played it in their own way and the parents could not control them."That's why they should be given the exposure and the importance of having an e-sports club in every secondary school."

Besides that, Malaysia is no stranger to hosting international gaming tournaments

The KL Major at Axiata Arena in November 2019.
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In the past three years, both Genting Highlands and Axiata Arena hosted Dota 2 tournaments, namely ESL One and The KL Major.Putra World Trade Centre (PWTC) was also used to host the PMCO 2019 Fall Split Global Finals, a tournament for PlayerUnknown's Battlegrounds (PUBG) Mobile, in November last year.Additionally, Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman previously said in September 2018 that his ministry intended to build an e-sports arena to encourage the grassroots development of local players.


[VIDEO] Menyelam Dalam Bekas Ais Untuk Cari Air, Gelagat Lelaki Ini Buat Ramai Terhibur

Dalam kalangan rakan-rakan, mesti akan ada salah seorang yang berperangai gila-gila bukan?

Perangai rakan-rakan yang happy go lucky inilah yang menjadi penyeri dalam hubungan. Iyalah, tanpa mereka, sunyilah persahabatan itu.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video apabila seorang lelaki berkongsi ketika rakannya menyelam dalam bekas ais ini telah mengundang tawa ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Selam dalam bekas yang penuh dengan air ais batu

Menerusi video yang di muat naik oleh @imaybezizan, kelihatan dia menunjukkan gelagat rakannya ketika ingin memberikan air kotak.Dia hanya meminta air kotak, tetapi tidak sangka rakannya itu siap menyelam dalam bekas ais untuk berikan air kotak kepadanya.Sebaik saja keluar dari bekas itu, terus rakannya mengigil menahan kesejukan dek kerana bekas itu dipenuhi dengan air ais yang dah cair.

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Image via @imaybezizan (TikTok)

"Tak, masalahnya aku ingat dia selam tipu-tipu. Rupanya selam betul, berdekah aku" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih sebanyak 1.3M views, 156.3K likes dan 2,808 comments di TikTok. Rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat lelaki itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @imaybezizan (TikTok)

Image via @imaybezizan (TikTok)

Ini bukan sambil menyelam minum air, ini sambil menyelam cari air :P

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A Sneeze Is The Reason Why This Man Lost Control Of His Car And Crashed Into A Divider

A 66-year-old man crashed his car into a road divider all because of one loud sneeze in Lorong 1 Toa Payoh, Singapore yesterday, 19 April

Image via Mark Cheong via The Straits Times

According to The Straits Times, retiree Abdul Rahman Hassan was on his way to fetch his three-year-old granddaughter from a kindergarten when the accident happened near Braddell MRT station around 12.40pm.

"I had a loud sneeze and then I realised I hit the divider and lamp post. I was not scared. Accidents can happen," Rahman said.

Image via Mark Cheong via The Straits Times

The lamp post nearly toppled over as a result of the crash, while debris from the car were scattered over two lanes of the road.Fortunately, Rahman was not injured in the incident but his blue Subaru Impreza was badly damaged.However, he was not too upset about it as he said that his car needs to be scrapped next year.

Eyewitnesses said they were alarmed and shocked by the loud crash

Yong, a cobbler, said he heard loud tyres screeching followed by a bang."I didn't see the collision, but I was shocked by the crash, as it was very loud. Many people were curious and went to take a look."Muhammad Hafiz Khamzah, 21, heard the loud crash while he was making a U-turn at the road junction.He said, "It was so scary when I heard the crash. My heart stopped, but luckily the uncle is okay."

So the next time you have the urge to sneeze while driving, try this:

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JK. Don't hold it if you really need to let it go. But please be safe though!

Meanwhile, earlier this year, a Singaporean woman crashed her car into a bridge because of a cockroach:

                A Cockroach Is The Reason This Woman Crashed Her Car Into A Bridge

This could happen to any one of us.

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[VIDEO] Lelaki Rakam Dua 'Wanita' Ini Sedang Jual Baju Di Bazar Undang Dekah Ramai

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Apabila sudah memasuki fasa terakhir Ramadan, sambutan Syawal semakin terasa apabila pelbagai persiapan telah dilakukan dan disediakan

Hari Raya Aidilfitri semakin menjelang tiba menyebabkan ramai yang berkunjung ke pelbagai bazar Ramadan untuk membeli barang-barang keperluan sempena Aidilfitri.Oleh itu, bazar Ramadan di Jalan Tar telah menjadi tumpuan orang ramai bagi membeli barang-barang persiapan raya. Namun, lain pula yang jadi apabila tular dalam sebuah video yang menunjukkan suatu kejadian berlaku di bazar tersebut telah meraih tumpuan ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ashrffanuar bahaya jalan2 dekat jalan tar sorang2 ni … #svg4lyfe  original sound  - ashrffanuar

Disapa dua 'wanita' bertudung di kedai baju

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @ashrffanuar di TikTok, kelihatan seorang individu sedang merakam dirinya berjalan-jalan untuk membeli baju kurung bagi keluarganya di bazar Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman. Dalam video itu dilihat dia telah bertanya soalan kepada dua orang 'wanita' bertudung berkenaan tentang harga baju yang dijual di kedai mereka. Yang paling terkejut adalah dua 'wanita' tersebut yang disapa ternyata sebenarnya adalah dua lelaki yang berpakaian seperti wanita di mana seorang berjambang dan seorang lagi memakai kaca mata hitam. Lelaki berjambang itu dilihat membalasnya dengan mengatakan "lima puluh" dalam nada yang garau, menyebabkan individu yang merakam video ini lari kerana takut dengan jawapan yang diberikan.

Image via @ashrffanuar (TikTok)

Image via @ashrffanuar (TikTok)

Image via @ashrffanuar (TikTok)

"Haha risau betul lah akak tu" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan, kini ia mencecah sehingga 413.8K views, 67.9K likes dan 500 comments di TikTok.Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat dua orang lelaki berkenaan.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @ashrffanuar (TikTok)

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Min pun ikut terkejut tengok mereka ini :P


Begini Caranya Untuk Hasilkan Kuih Sagu Merah Klasik Ini. 'Simple' Dan Sedap!

Minggu ini, kami ingin berkongsi bagaimana untuk hasilkan kuih manis bersalut kelapa ini iaitu Kuih Sagu Merah! Cukup mudah sebenarnya untuk dibuat sendiri di rumah. ;)

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Begini caranya:

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Bahan-bahan:- 2 1/2 cawan air- 1/2 cawan sagu- 3/4 cawan gula- 1 sudu kecil perisa ros- 1 sudu kecil pewarna merah- 2 helai daun pandan- 1 cawan kelapa parut- 1/2 sudu kecil garam- MinyakCara-cara:1. Di dalam periuk, masukkan air, sagu, gula, perisa ros, pewarna merah dan daun pandan. Reneh hingga pekat.2. Sapukan loyang dengan minyak. Masukkan adunan sagu dan kukus selama 20 minit. Kemudian, sejukkan 20 minit. Kemudian, sejukkan sehingga menjadi keras.3. Gaul kelapa parut bersama garam.4. Potong kuih sagu dan salutkan dengan kelapa parut.5. Siap untuk dihidang!

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Temui 10 Duta Kecantikan Inklusif Yang Bakal Mengubah Standard Kecantikan Di Malaysia

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SAYS, Seismik, JUICE, dan Mashable Southeast Asia telah memperkenalkan 10 Duta Kecantikan Inklusif ketika sesi ‘meet and greet’ di Bandar Utama semalam pada 15 Jun

Pada awal bulan Mei, platform media telah bekerjasama untuk melancarkan satu kempen Kecantikan Inklusif, khusus untuk memperjuangkan kepelbagaian, keterangkuman dan definisi semula standard kecantikan. Sebagai sebahagian daripada inisiatif itu, pencarian di seluruh negara untuk duta inklusif telah diumumkan.Daripada ratusan pemohon, terdapat lima yang dipilih untuk menyertai lima pempengaruh (influencer) REV sedia ada, untuk menjadi wajah kecantikan baharu. Bagi mewujudkan nilai teras dalam kempen itu, duta kecantikan inklusif akan berfungsi sebagai pemangkin perubahan dalam industri.Dalam acara yang diadakan di Maria's Steakcafe di 1Powerhouse, duta kecantikan inklusif Nandini Balakrishnan mendedahkan, "kecantikan yang inklusif boleh membuatkan kita SEMUA berasa dilihat, benar-benar diterima, dan rasa tidak ketinggalan.”"Malangnya, terdapat salah tanggapan umum apabila kita bercakap tentang kecantikan inklusif, bahawa semuanya mengenai alat solek dan 'barangan perempuan.' Itu tidak boleh jauh dari kebenaran," kongsi Nandini."Standard kecantikan mempengaruhi setiap lapisan kehidupan kita, dan keadaan boleh menjadi sukar bagi orang yang tidak sesuai dengannya." "Kita semua jelas dibuat secara berbeza, jadi mengapa semua tidak menerimanya selain daripada mahu kelihatan sama? Kelihatan, bukan halimunan. Kemasukan, bukan penyisihan," katanya.

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Perkenalkan 10 Duta Kecantikan Inklusif:

1. Rocyie Wong (30 tahun)

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Merupakan seorang pesakit psoriasis, Rocyie Wong menyokong untuk diagnosis awal terhadap keadaan kulit yang boleh dilihat ini dan penghapusan stigma di sekelilingnya. Selepas mengatasi rasa malunya sendiri tentang keadaan itu, dia menggunakan platform media sosialnya untuk mempromosikan perkara positif tentang tubuh badan dan menggalakkan membuat keputusan logik dalam kalangan pesakit psoriasis.

2. Liyana Lee (25 tahun)

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Mempunyai darah campuran Melayu dan Cina, Liyana menyifatkan dirinya sebagai gadis bersaiz besar yang mahu menjalani kehidupan dengan perasaan dan kelihatan yakin. Dia membesar dalam keadaan dibuli kerana saiznya dan menghabiskan masa bertahun-tahun untuk cuba "memperbaiki" tubuh badannya. Sebagai duta kecantikan inklusif ini, Liyana berharap dirinya dapat mewakili gadis sepertinya, dan menunjukkan kepada mereka bahawa mereka tidak perlu berubah untuk diterima atau disayangi.

3. Daniel Yusof (34 tahun)

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Bekerja sebagai penasihat undang-undang, Daniel juga “mempunyai hobi berlari untuk kekal sihat dan dia juga minat dalam baking." Dia gemar untuk kekal aktif dan berbakti kepada keluarganya serta menjalani hidup seharian dengan sepenuhnya. Daniel bergelut dengan rasa tidak yakin mengenai keguguran rambut pada usia 20-an, malah telah dipilih dan diusik tentang itu di tempat kerjanya sebelum ini. Melihat kepada kekurangan dan penerimaan terhadap lelaki muda yang botak, Daniel berharap dapat menunjukkan bahawa, anda bukan sahaja boleh menjadi botak, anda 100% kacak.

4. Shanti Mugunen (35 tahun)

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Shanti adalah seorang pejuang auto-immune. Pelajar pascasiswazah itu menghidap Diabetes Jenis 1 dan Spondyloarthropathy, tetapi itu tidak menghalangnya daripada keluar dan bersiar-siar, mengembangkan bantuan mobiliti dan pam insulinnya. Shanti adalah seorang peguam bela untuk pesakit kronik dan kurang upaya. Sebagai duta kecantikan inklusif, beliau berharap dapat menggalakkan rakyat Malaysia yang mempunyai peranti perubatan yang boleh dilihat atau alat mobiliti untuk mempercayai bahawa mereka cantik, tidak kira apa pun.

5. Lavinia Abirami (22 tahun)

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Lavinia menggambarkan dirinya seorang yang mempunyai kecacatan pendengaran. Namun, dia mempunyai bakat untuk membuat brownies yang lazat! Semasa membesar, dia bergelut dengan masalah jerawat yang teruk dan tidak melihat dirinya sebagai seorang yang "cantik." Selain itu, orang sering mengulas tentang tona kulitnya yang lebih gelap. "Salah satu detik yang menentukan adalah apabila seorang saudara bertanya kepada ibu saya di hadapan saya, adakah dia mengambil saya sebagai anak angkat, kerana saya pekak dan gelap," kongsi Lavinia.

6. Danial Martinus (29 tahun)

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Pencipta kandungan di Mashable Asia Tenggara, Danial ialah ‘third-culture’ dalam spektrum autisme dengan minat semula jadi terhadap bahasa dan teknologi.

7. Nandini Balakrishnan (32 tahun)

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Nandini ialah seorang pempengaruh (influencer) dan Ketua Video SAYS yang sangat bersemangat tentang keju dan berusaha ke arah membina masa depan di mana kaum, warna kulit dan jantina tidak lagi menentukan cara masyarakat memperlakukan orang.

8. Aina Mariah (29 tahun)

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Pempengaruh (influencer) dan penyunting video di Seismik TV, Aina ialah wajah dan watak penting di sebalik siri dalam talian #ainatricks yang popular, di mana dia mencipta video dengan sentuhan ajaib menggunakan kesan visual yang melenturkan minda.

9. Robert Lee (47 tahun)

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Bekerja dalam bahagian jualan media, Robert adalah seorang yang rajin dan gemar dengan suasana yang positif disekelilingnya dan banyak melakukan senaman luar untuk kekal sihat dari segi mental dan fizikal.

10. Syuhada Rahim (21 tahun)

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Seorang yang kreatif, Syu ialah seorang penyunting video JUICE yang meminati muzik dan fesyen. Dia memakai apa sahaja yang dia mahu dan tidak mengambil kisah tentang pendapat orang lain.

10 duta kecantikan inklusif ini akan meminjamkan suara dan cerita mereka, menggalakkan rakyat Malaysia untuk menerima ciri unik mereka dan mentakrifkan semula maksud menjadi cantik, melalui bengkel, aktiviti, temu bual, video dan banyak lagi

Ikuti perjalanan mereka di SAYS, Seismik, JUICE, dan Mashable Southeast Asia kerana mereka memperjuangkan kecantikan untuk setiap badan, tanpa mengira umur, warna kulit atau tekstur, jantina, jenis badan atau keupayaan.

Untuk maklumat lanjut tentang kempen Kecantikan Inklusif ini, lawati http://says.com/inclusivebeauty

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[VIDEO] Jadikan Ular Sebagai Haiwan Peliharaan, Lelaki Ini Terbaring Dijerut Hampir Mati

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Tidak dinafikan, ada orang di luar sana memang suka memelihara haiwan liar

Namun, kadangkala haiwan yang dipelihara itu akan membahayakan dan meragut nyawa diri sendiri. Oleh sebab itu, ramai disarankan untuk memelihara haiwan yang jinak. Baru-baru ini tular sebuah video yang memaparkan seorang lelaki sakan memelihara ular namun dijerut sehingga terbaring telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Saja show off pelihara ular, sekali berdepan dengan detik cemas

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan situasi sedang berada di depan rumah sambil lepak bersama jiran. Apa yang lebih menakutkan adalah apabila salah seorang jiran lelaki dilihat membelitkan ular peliharaannya di bahagian leher. Apabila ditanyakan jirannya yang lain, dia menjawab tak bahaya.Namun selepas itu, dia dilihat sangat sukar untuk bercakap dan bernafas. Dia dilihat dijerut oleh ular berkenaan sebelum jatuh terbaring di atas tanah. Perkara itu membuatkan semua menjadi panik.

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"1 minit menghadap sang pencipta" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 65K tontonan, 311 reaksi dan 180 komen di Facebook, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai reaksi. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Facebook:

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Bahaya betul, ular memang pandai attack dan lilit orang tau!

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Man Starts Recording After Being Called Out For 'Chupping' A Parking Spot At UTC Sentul

In a minute-long video posted on Facebook, a man in a black t-shirt is seen 'chupping' a parking spot at UTC Sentul yesterday

However, when he is called out by another driver looking to park his car at the spot, the man who was standing there with a woman and could be seen trying to "reserve" the spot for his sister's car takes his mobile out and starts recording the driver.In the video, the driver who was recording the man outside can be heard saying that "someone here is using their bodies to book parking spots. Standing here and all. Is this respectful? Oh, you want to take my photo? Okay, take my photo. No problem."

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To which the man, seen standing outside to "reserve" the parking spot, turns around and takes his mobile out, saying: "I'm taking a photo of you, okay?"He defends 'chupping' the parking spot saying UTC doesn't have a lot of parking."I'm just here waiting so that my sister can park and this guy comes and takes my photo," the man says while he continues to record the driver.

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The driver inside the car then questions the man saying just because there's no parking, is he allowed to block other people?

"Yes, it is," retorted the man outside.At which point, the driver who is recording the video says that he has now evidence of people trying to block parking which everyone can see.As he says this, other cars behind him start honking."So you’re blocking everyone else and it's okay? Just because you want to fight for this space?" the man outside tells the driver.

The driver then gives up and drives away

In the comment section, he clarified that he did not pursue the matter further because his wife and their little daughter were inside the car with him.

You can watch the video of the incident here:

Posted by Louis Kok on Friday, 13 September 2019

The above incident of someone using their body to block parking comes days after a couple allegedly slapped a driver who called them out for 'chupping' a parking spot in Berjaya Times Square:

                Couple Allegedly Slapped Myvi Driver Who Called Them Out For 'Chupping' A Parking Spot

The couple tried to walk away as if nothing had happened.

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The act of "blocking" a parking spot it is an offence under Section 50 (3) of the Road Transport Act 1987:

                People Who Try To 'Chup' Parking Spots Will Face A RM2,000 Fine Or Serve Jail Time

The penalty will be doubled for repeat offenders.

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                PSA: People Who 'Chup' Parking Spots With Objects Will Face Up To RM2,000 Fine & Jail Time

This goes out to people who "chup" parking spots with chairs, flower pots, and traffic cones.

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[VIDEO] "Kantoi Pun Comel!" - Gelagat Tunku Azizah Curi-Curi Makan Buat Netizen Terhibur

Umum sudah mengetahui sifat peribadi Raja Permaisuri Agong kesayangan rakyat Malaysia, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah sebagai seorang yang merendah diri

Salah satu aktiviti hariannya iaitu memasak sering mendapat perhatian rakyat kerana menu baginda yang pasti membuatkan air liur meleleh setiap kali melihat resepi yang dikongsi di laman akaun Instagram peribadinya.Namun baru-baru ini tular sebuah rakaman yang memaparkan gelagat comel Baginda Tunku Azizah di dalam kamera ketika sedang bersiaran secara langsung di TV1.Lihat video penuh tersebut di bawah:

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Curi-curi makan semasa sedang live di TV1, siap buat muka comel lepas kantoi aksinya dirakam kamera

Menerusi video berkenaan yang dipercayai telah dimuat naik oleh laman TikTok fans Tunku Azizah, gelagat baginda berjaya mencuit hati netizen.Tunku Azizah dilihat sedang mengambil makanan di meja depannya sambil membuka sedikit face mask untuk makan. Namun, sebaik saja baginda menyedari aksinya itu dirakam, baginda dengan pantas memasukkan makanan ke dalam mulutnya sambil ketawa kecil.Walaupun potongan video itu hanya beberapa saat saja, tetapi reaksi muka Tunku Azizah selepas kantoi curi-curi makan itu telah menghiburkan orang ramai.

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"Ala tuanku, kantoi pun comel. Lawaklah tuanku" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah meraih 600K views, 151K likes dan 10K comments di laman Instagram milik Tunku Azizah.Rata-rata netizen terhibur melihat aksinya dan mereka memuji kecomelan Raja Permaisuri Agong kesayangan rakyat Malaysia itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Instagram:

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Macam mana rakyat tak sayang, Tunku Azizah memang humble dan sporting orangnya <3

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14 English Words That Have Malay Origins

English is widely known to be a borrowed language

This means that many of its words were derived or "adopted" from other languages.And you'd be surprised to know just how many of those words actually have its origins rooted in Malay!Note: All etymologies and facts below were obtained from A Comprehensive Etymological Dictionary of the English Language, The World Atlas Of Language And Structures Online, The Online Etymology Dictionary and Collins Dictionary.

Here are 14 English words that have Malay origins:

1. Tea

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Most words for "tea" in each language were ultimately of Chinese origin but differ based on their coming of different routes. Before "tea" became the dominant term, the popular beverage was mainly known as chaa, derived from the Portuguese chá. Chá was likely derived from the Mandarin ch'a.Its new form which is now more common in modern English is derived from the Malay teh. Teh was, in turn, a derivation from the word t'e, from the Amoy Hokkien dialect.

2. Paddy

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The word "paddy" is derived from the Malay word padi, which means "rice in the straw". Its first known use was in 1623.

3. Compound

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A compound refers to any fenced or walled area that contains a group of buildings or residences. It was first used in 1679 and was derived from the Dutch kampoeng which in turn was derived from the Malay kampong.

4. Launch (boat)

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A launch is an open motorboat. It was used mainly during the Second World War by the United Kingdom's Royal Navy to defend the coast against submarines. The first known use of the word "launch" was in 1967, likely derived from the Portugese lancha which in turn was derived from the Malay lancharan. The boat was called lancharan in Malay since its root word lanchar referred to a fast and gliding action.

5. Rattan

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Rattan is derived from the Malay word rotan which in turn is derived from raut, which means "to trim or strip".

6. Cootie

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A cootie refers to a head louse. It is a small insect that lives in people's hair. Its use was popularised in 1917 and was derived from the Malay word kutu.

7. Ketchup

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While Malaysians usually refer to it as "tomato sauce", "ketchup" is the dominant term in American English. The word "ketchup" was derived from the Malay kĕchap, a term used to refer to a sauce Chinese traders brought to Melaka centuries ago. Kĕchap was in turn derived from the Cantonese ke-tsiap.

8. Amok

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The phrase "running amok" means for someone to be out of control, especially when they're armed and dangerous. It was adopted into English from the Portuguese amouco which in turn originated from the Malay amok. Back then, the word "amok" was associated with individuals (often men) who went into a frenzy, carrying a weapon trying to either kill or seriously injure anyone in their path. These "amok" episodes were a common occurence in the older days of Malaya.

9. Caddy

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A caddy is a small box that is usually used to keep tea. It was derived from the word "catty" which in turn was derived from the Malay kati. Both "catty" and "kati" referred to a unit of weight equivalent to 0.61kg. Its first known use was in 1792.

10. Gong

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Gong, referring to the Chinese instrument, was derived from the Malay gong and was first used in 1590. Malays called the instrument "gong" to replicate the sound it makes.

11. Cockatoo

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A cockatoo is a type of parrot. The word's first known use was in 1634 and stemmed from the Dutch kaketoe which in turn was derived from the Malay kakatua.

12. Japan

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The English word for Japan stems from the Portuguese Japao which was derived from the Malay Japang, the language's old word for Japan. Malays likely derived Japang from the Chinese jih pun.It is thought that Portuguese traders who encountered the word in 16th century Melaka were the first to bring the word to Europe. Its first use in English was in 1577 and was spelled as "Giapan".

13. Bamboo

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The word "bamboo" is derived from the Dutch word bamboes. Bamboes originated from the Malay mambu, which was its old word for bamboo.

14. Gecko

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A gecko is a small lizard found mostly in areas with warm climates. The word first came into use in 1774 and was derived from the Malay gekok. It was called gekok to imitate the sound of the animal's cry.


Ice Sheets And 'Snow' Have Formed On Mount Kinabalu!

Sabah is experiencing cold weather thanks to the annual high-pressure cold wind from Siberia. It's so cold that ice sheets were spotted on Mount Kinabalu near Low's Peak recently!

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A rare but natural phenomenon, ice formation has developed due to the colder than usual weather at Mount Kinabalu, which is one of the tallest mountains in Southeast Asia.  According to The Star Online, the surface of the famous Wishing Pool near the summit has frozen and even the morning dew was frozen and fell like "snow". It was reported that temperatures on the mountain have occasionally gone as low as zero degree Celsius.

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Trekkers were extremely excited when they were treated to the sight of ice sheets:

Semoga anugerah Alam ini terus terjaga untuk warisan genarasi akan datang...Terima kasih kepada Ybg Dr Jamili Nais dan seluru warga taman2 Sabah yg sentisa mempertahan serta menjaga Gunung Kinabalu setiap masa... Dengan Anugerah Alam ini...menjadikan Daerah ranau Khasnya sangat istemewa..JOM MAKAN AISSS...DBILANG..Posted by Bro Benn on Thursday, February 9, 2017

Contrary to popular belief, this is not the first time ice was spotted at Mount Kinabalu. In fact, it looks like ice occurrences have become increasingly common in the recent years.

A photo of the ice formation found on top of Mount Kinabalu back in 2014.
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A photo from 2014 featuring a man with plants covered with ice.
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Ice was spotted on Mount Kinabalu back in 2015.
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In 2014 and 2015, there were many photos circulating online that showed different parts of the mountain covered in ice, as if it was snowing

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The cold weather this year is expected to last until March. So, some fortunate hikers may have the opportunity to witness this amazing phenomenon in the coming weeks.

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It is said that February is one of the coldest months in the country due to the northeast monsoon which is expected to end in March. Fellow hikers need not worry about the unusual weather conditions as it doesn’t disrupt mountain climbing activities, according to Mount Kinabalu Mountain Guides Association president Richard Soibi."It has been colder than usual but thankfully the weather has not affected climbing activities on the mountain," he was quoted as saying by The Star.

We'd definitely love to see this for ourselves one day!

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"Suara Sumbang Tapi Dapat Masuk TV?" - Saksikan Persembahan Havoc Mereka Hujung Minggu Ini

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Bukan semua manusia dilahirkan dengan bakat pandai menyanyi bukan?

Jika anda tak pandai menyanyi, tak perlu risau. It's normal! Kebiasaannya, kita sering tonton rancangan menyanyi yang hadiahnya diberikan kepada penyanyi yang berjaya menyanyikan lagu yang sedap bukan?Kini, tidak lagi. Suara sumbang? Boleh juga nak join tau, siap dapat hadiah wang tunai lagi!

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Sumbang Suara, program hiburan terbaru akan mula bersiaran di TV3

Program ini akan ditayangkan pada setiap hari Ahad pada jam 10.30 malam di TV3 atau layari tonton. Apa yang lebih menarik, Sumbang Suara akan dihoskan oleh Elly Mazlein. Program ini menampilkan Dato’ Awie dan Hazama sebagai wakil netizen untuk mengenal pasti pemenang yang dapat memberikan persembahan yang paling meletop walaupun dia bersuara sumbang.Jika anda merupakan seorang penyumbang suara yang semula jadi dan confident. Kemungkinan Dato Awie dan Hazama akan memberikan kelulusan untuk membawa pulang hadiah wang tunai sebanyak RM500. Bukan itu je, persembahan kena mantap, baru ada feel!

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Bukan itu saja, ada lagi babak yang akan buat anda pecah perut

Program 30 minit ini akan menyiarkan 5 video hantaran daripada netizen di Instagram. Hanya 1 video yang layak jadi pemenang. Pemenang itu akan dihubungi menerusi panggilan video untuk berinteraksi dengan Dato Awie dan Hazama. Pencarian peserta Sumbang Suara telah berlangsung pada bulan March 2021 secara dalam talian. Pihak produksi mencari bakat-bakat luar biasa berumur seawal 6 tahun hingga 60 tahun yang semula jadi ‘sumbang’ nyanyiannya. Mereka yang berminat hanya perlu muat naik video nyanyian sumbang berdurasi 1 minit dan berserta #sumbangsuara di akaun Instagram dan pastikan tetapan akaun adalah umum.

Tunggu apa lagi? Jangan lupa berhibur dengan Sumbang Suara setiap hari Ahad di TV3 atau live stream di tonton!

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[VIDEO] Determined 'Oyen' Meows To Rapid KL Bus Driver That It Needs To Go To KLCC

Cats. Once they set their minds on something, it takes quite a bit of effort to deter them.

On 9 February, Facebook user Apai Wanakashie posted a video of one very persistent ginger-coloured cat who needed a bus ride.

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In the video, the cat is seen boarding a Rapid KL bus and proceeds to have a conversation with the bus driver

Driver: Encik Oyen, nak pergi mana? (Mr Oyen, where would you like to go?)Oyen: *meow*Driver: KLCC?Cat: *meow*Driver: KLCC dah tutup lah. (KLCC is already closed lah.)Determined to head there anyway, Oyen struts inside while the driver shouts for it, "Eh, pas awak kat mana? Awak tak scan." (Eh, where's your pass? You haven't scan yet.)

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The driver follows Oyen to the middle of the bus and finds it making itself comfortable on the stairs. Apai continues to ask Oyen, "Awak pergi mana? Adui." (Where do you want to go?) while Oyen replies with meows.

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Apai continues to try to inform Oyen that it can't take the bus. So Oyen decides to pull out the oldest cat trick in the book  – be manja.

While he continues to tell the cat that it can't go, he also gives in and ends up giving Oyen some affection.

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Thinking that he finally got through to Oyen, the driver says, "Ok jom" (Let's go), while the cat gets up.

However, trying its luck one more time, a stubborn Oyen hops onto the orange seats on the opposite side and continues to reason with the driver by meowing

Image via Apai Wanakashie (Facebook)

Image via Apai Wanakashie (Facebook)

Apai, who is seen wearing a Rapid KL bus driver's uniform in the video, responds by telling Oyen that it has to leave while laughing to himself at the whole debacle.Oyen manages to squeeze in a few more pets before finally getting the point and heading out.

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In the comments, Apai said that he gave Oyen and a few of its gang some cat food to make up for the rejection. He posted a photo of the gang happily eating their treats.

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Oyen's little tantrum caught the attention of Rapid KL, who shared the video on their Facebook page yesterday, 15 February

They cheekily wrote in the caption, "Jangan bersedih wahai Oyen. Kalau abang kapten bas ni tak nak bawak Oyen naik bas pergi KLCC, kita pergi naik LRT ok?" (Do not be sad Oyen. If this bus captain doesn't want to bring Oyen on the bus to KLCC, we'll go on the LRT okay?)

Oyen isn't the only cat who thought it could get away with mischief by acting cute:

                Naughty Cat Goes Missing And Returns With Fish 'Bill' For Its Owner To Pay

The cat went missing for three days.

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

Cat just needed love.

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                Manja Cat Steals Husband From Wife And Has No Shame

More possessive than your ex.

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"Sah Atau Tidak?" - Ini Penjelasan Sebenar Mufti Mengenai Isu Cucuk Vaksin Ketika Berpuasa

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Mungkin ada yang risau jika giliran suntikan jatuh ketika Ramadan, namun ingin diingatkan semua suntikan berkenaan tidak membatalkan puasa

Menerusi sumber, Mufti Kelantan, Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad berkata, mana-mana suntikan tidak membatalkan puasa kerana ianya bukan membabitkan rongga terbuka.Jelas beliau lagi, suntikan vaksin Covid-19 juga tidak membatalkan puasa individu yang mendapatkannya pada bulan Ramadan ini.Malah, katanya, ujian calitan dalam hidung atau mulut juga tidak membatalkan puasa seseorang.

			Jika sampai ke halkum barulah puasa itu dikira terbatal.
        Mufti Kelantan, Datuk Mohamad Shukri Mohamad.

Dalam pada itu, Mufti Besar Arab Saudi, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh juga turut menjelaskan perkara yang sama mengenai isu itu

Mufti Besar Arab Saudi, Sheikh Abdul Aziz Al-Asheikh.
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Menurut laporan Arab News, beliau memberitahu menerima suntikan vaksin Covid-19 ketika berpuasa tidak akan membatalkan ibadah itu."Vaksin Covid-19 tidak membatalkan puasa kerana ia bukan dianggap sebagai makanan dan minuman."Vaksin itu diberikan secara intramuskular, justeru ia tidak membatalkan puasa," katanya.

Jadi, jangan risau lagi ya puasa korang tak batal pun ;)


JAWI Arrests Woman Over Comedy Club Stunt Right After She Settles RM20,000 Bail At Court

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A 28-year-old woman, who was charged with insulting Islam at a comedy club, was re-arrested by Federal Territories Islamic Religious Department (JAWI) officers today, 19 July, right after she posted bail

According to New Straits Times, Siti Nuramira Abdullah had spent two days in prison before crowdfunding enough money to post RM20,000 bail at the Sessions Court yesterday.However, she was nabbed by JAWI officers at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex again as soon as she was released by the police.

The accused, Siti Nuramira Abdullah, arriving at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on 13 July.
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A JAWI enforcement officer said Siti Nuramira will be brought to the Syariah High Court to face charges under the Syariah Law tomorrow, 20 July

"She is expected to be charged under Section 7 of the Syariah Criminal Offences (Federal Territories) Act 1997 for insulting Islam," the officer said."The offence carries a maximum of two years in prison and a RM3,000 fine upon conviction."Siti Nuramira's counsels, Ramesh NP Chandran and R Sivaraj, have confirmed the matter.

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Siti Nuramira was in custody after being charged under Section 298A of the Penal Code over her undressing stunt at the Crackhouse Comedy Club in TTDI, Kuala Lumpur on 4 June

She is facing a jail term of up to five years, if convicted, and the court had set her bail at RM20,000.Her boyfriend, Alexander Navin Vijayachandran, who allegedly took and uploaded the video recording of Nuramira's performance, was charged under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, and has also since been under remand. The court had also set his bail to RM20,000.According to Malaysiakini, the couple had successfully collected enough donations from the public through a crowdfunding initiative to post bail, with Alexander also expecting to be released from the Petaling Jaya Court Complex today.


"Lawan Beranak" - Wanita Kongsi Hadiahkan Cucu, Ramai Tidak Menyangka  Balasan Abahnya

Dapat melahirkan cahaya mata merupakan satu anugerah yang terindah buat keluarga

Iyalah, anak merupakan rezeki yang Tuhan kirimkan untuk pasangan suami isteri. Ia merupakan satu amanah yang berat. Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok apabila seorang wanita kongsi hadiahkan cucu namun balasan abahnya telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @fatinrawkk ABAH LAWAN ANAK GAISS #KembarSeiras #Twin #2021 #VideoViral #Fyp  Oh No - Kreepa

Wanita hadiahkan seorang cucu, sekali abah juga berikan dua lagi adik kepadanya

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang wanita sedang berkongsi rakaman bayi yang sangat comel dan menggeramkan. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia berkongsi telah menghadiahkan seorang cucu kepada keluarganya. Namun, dia menerima lagi dua orang adik sebagai balasan itu bikin ramai dekah."2021, bulan 4 aku bagi cucu kat abah""2021, bulan 6 abah bagi aku adik lagi, bukan 1, tapi 2 terus guys", katanya.

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"Wah pak cik dengan anak saudara sebaya, bestnya ada geng" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 693K tontonan, 62K tanda suka dan 677 komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut tidak menyangka balasan abahnya. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Image via @fatinrawkk (TikTok)

Image via @fatinrawkk (TikTok)

Image via @fatinrawkk (TikTok)

Tak sangkanya, tapi apa salahnya baru seronok ada ramai geng! :D

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11 Perkara Yang Ayah Lebih Pandai 'Handle' Dengan Anak-Anak Berbanding Ibu

1. Main atau gurau kasar

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Gusti, lawan-lawan, dan lain-lain. Kanak-kanak memang suka main kasar, tapi kebanyakan ibu tak sanggup nak melayan karenah anak nak bergusti. Maka si ayah lah yang dijadikan sasaran.

2. Jatuh, luka, lebam, dan calar

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Ibu selalunya akan lebih kelam kabut bila anak-anak ada luka atau calar di badan, tapi ayah lebih relaks. Luka itulah yang mengajar si anak untuk jadi lebih kuat.

3. Main sembunyi-sembunyi (hide and seek)

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Siapa lagi yang lebih hebat cari tempat sembunyi kalau bukan ayah? Serius. Ayah akan sembunyi di tempat-tempat yang paling unexpected. Jenuh si anak nak mencari.

4. Tunggang bahu

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Jarang kita lihat si anak tunggang bahu si ibu. Bahu si ayah lebih selesa mungkin. Ayah juga lebih kuat dan gagah jadi tiada masalah untuk carry anak di bahu.

5. Buat istana pasir tepi pantai

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Istana yang ayah buat mesti lagi cantik daripada yang kita buat. Padahal ayah buat pakai tangan, kita buat siap pakai penyodok pasir, bekas kecil, dan macam-macam lagi peralatan. Hebat betul ayah.

6. Mengembara

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Si ayah memang cukup cekap dalam hal ini. Bagi kanak-kanak, naik basikal pusing taman pun dah dianggap seperti satu pengembaraan. Jadi, dengan siapa lagi mereka mahu jadikan pengembaraan mereka lebih bermakna kalau bukan dengan si ayah?

7. Bersukan dan bersenam

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Seiring dengan mengembara, si ayah juga lebih pandai handle si anak dalam bersukan. Ayah akan belikan kasut baru, jersi, dan bawa si anak ke padang, semata-mata untuk galakkan mereka melakukan aktiviti sihat.

8. Berenang dan bermain dalam kolam

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Tunjuk saja kolam, laut, sungai atau taman tema air, jarang sekali kita lihat si ibu yang melayan karenah anak-anak dalam air. Selalunya si ayah adalah perenang yang lebih hebat. Mereka juga tidak akan putus asa mengajar anak terapung sampai berjaya.

9. Camping

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Senang cakap, apa-apa tentang camping memang kena bagi pada ayah. Lebih hebat kalau si ayah bawa anak-anak pergi berkhemah sendiri tanpa ibu. Percayalah, si ayah memang mampu.

10. Serangga, binatang terbang, dan segala haiwan kecil yang menakutkan

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Kalau anak-anak takut atau geli pada lipas, pergi saja pada ayah. Si ayah kadang-kadang akan ambil lipas itu dengan tangannya sendiri tanpa rasa gentar. Kalau si ibu mungkin akan menjerit sama-sama dengan si anak.

11. Memasak

Urusan dapur dan memasak tak semestinya si ibu sahaja yang pandai. Kebanyakan ayah di luar sana sebenarnya lebih pakar dalam bidang masak-memasak berbanding si ibu. Betul tak?

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Teen Throws Boiling Water In 15-Year-Old Girl's Face For Unfriending Him On Facebook

In a shocking incident, a youth reportedly threw boiling water on the face of a girl because she had ‘unfriended’ him from her Facebook friend's list

The victim with severe burn injuries has been undergoing treatment at a local government hospital. Meanwhile, the police have formed a special team to arrest the accused, who is absconding.

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In a statement to police, the unnamed victim, 15, said the suspect came to her house in Muzaffarpur, India, allegedly in search of his lost ID card.

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The girl told authorities that her father, a teacher, had been tutoring the suspect , and he was a regular visitor at their house

The police said that the boy used to take tuitions from the girl's father. The boy and the girl became friends and established contact on Facebook as well a year back.

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"I accepted his (Facebook) friend request a year ago because I found him decent then," she said in her statement. "But of late he had become abusive and so I 'unfriended' him last week."

        hindustantimes.com

The suspect arrived at the family's home last Wednesday, and proceeded to lock the girl and her mother in a room

He then boiled a pot of water in the kitchen, and poured its contents on the girl's face, causing her to sustain severe burns on her right cheek and neck.

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