These AIA Life Planners Share What It's Really Like To Sell Insurance

Many Malaysians have certain misconceptions when it comes to people who sell insurance

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Nowadays, being an insurance agent is no longer about trying to hard-sell insurance to everyone around you. As Malaysians become more informed, they are looking for insurance agents who understand their life goals and add value by helping them meet those goals.While selling insurance can be a prestigious career, it can also be a fulfilling one because you get to help others live healthier, longer, better lives. Nevertheless, just like any job, it comes with its challenges as well as ups and downs.

To find out what it's actually like to sell insurance, we talked to two Life Planners from AIA Elite Academy - Yuni and Aaron

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Yuni first got started selling insurance with AIA when her friend approached her and introduced her to AIA Elite Academy. At that time she was still working an 8am to 5pm job, drawing a regular salary. But what got her interested with the program was the flexible working hours and the potential to decide her own income.

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Aaron Loo, on the other hand, joined AIA Elite Academy as a fresh grad. Despite wanting to play basketball professionally and having a passion in hairdressing, Aaron realised that his two hobbies would not provide him financial stability early in his career. Having a desire to do something out of the ordinary, AIA Elite Academy seemed like the perfect option.

Here's what both Yuni and Aaron had to say about their experiences selling insurance:

1. What does a normal working day look like for you?

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Yuni: "I always wake up in the morning and review the list of 'things to do' that I have written the night before. Then, I will settle all the errands based on the list I made, whether it's meeting clients, handling claims, or setting up appointments."

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Aaron: "My first task of the day is to always get into my office and settle my administrative side of work. We also attend agency meetings and have a weekly training on certain topics that will help us in the business. After being in the office, I’ll head out for appointments, which are set flexibly during lunch, tea, or dinner time."

2. How do you usually get leads or attract customers?

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Yuni: "At first, I tried approaching my family and friends, but I saw that my strength was more on social media. Everyday, I post a video on Instagram or Facebook talking about financial planning awareness, giving tips on how my followers can choose a good and trusted agent. From there, I get at least two leads a day."

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Aaron: "Getting leads is something that most will feel is toughest. I agree too, but that’s only in the beginning of our careers. Personally, I have tried doing surveys in shopping malls, setting up booths in hospitals, approaching friends & family, and online marketing to find new leads. Online marketing has generated the highest number of leads for me.After two years in the industry, I seldom prospect for new leads, but rather seek for personal recommendations from my existing clients to meet their friends, families, or colleagues that could potentially need my service. That’s how my leads are working for me now."

3. What was the most demotivating moment you had in your career and how did you persist through it?

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Yuni: "I still remember approaching my close friend during my second month as a Life Planner. However, his response made me feel so demotivated that I cried and became really down. But my leader and team were so supportive and their words made me realise that rejection is actually something that can make me grow stronger!"

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Aaron: "My first month sales were great, but I barely did one or two cases in the following months.I spoke to my leaders and told them I don't think this career was suited for me in the long term. Thankfully, they told me three months is way too short of a time to tell, and encouraged me to try for the next three months.This time, they coached me and taught me other ways to gain leads, which helped stabilise my sales. I learned that my leaders were always there to help me be better and if they did not doubt me, I shouldn’t doubt myself too."

4. Do you have any friends or family that kept a distance from you since you became a Life Planner?

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Yuni: "Of course. In fact, most of the misconceptions I get from my friends and family are that insurance agents are liars and just want to force people to buy insurance.But today, most insurance agents are actually professional. Thanks to AIA Elite Academy, we are trained to consult, not sell. We don't push people, but instead help people to understand their risk and show them how they can manage it."

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Aaron: "As I look back, I do realize that some have kept a distance from me because they perceive me to be that kind of typical insurance agent. That definitely made me feel sad, because my intention was never to sell them anything that they do not need.But ironically, the longer I am in the business, the more these people will approach me whenever they have any financial related questions."

5. What is the most rewarding thing about being a life planner to you?

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Yuni: "For me, the most rewarding thing about being a life planner is when I can overcome my own fear and approach strangers to turn them into my friends. Financially, there has also been a big change. Every day, I can decide how much I want to earn for the month and pursue my goals accordingly."

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Aaron: "In two years, I have met people who work in corporate, people who are business owners, people who work in villages, people from different parts of Malaysia. Our work really has no boundaries and some things are really unexpected in our career. I think it’s a huge misconception to think that all insurance agents just have money as our priority. As my clients have chosen to trust me and support me, I believe in investing back in their lives by taking good care of them, whether it is having a meal with them and their families occasionally, or just doing activities with them. That's rewarding to me."

Thinking of making the switch to become a Life Planner?

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Here are 5 reasons why a career as an AIA Life Planner is purposeful, progressive, and professsional:

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AIA Elite Academy fast tracks your career growth, providing the best in-class training and the latest tools to help you start your own business.With coaching and mentorship, you’ll be able to grow professionally and personally as an entrepreneur.Like a start-up, you’ll have flexible working hours while still being part of an awesome community of like-minded people.AIA Elite Academy provides an environment for high performers, which will help push you to maximise your potential.It is satisfying to have a job with purpose as you help Malaysians live healthier, longer, and better lives.

Want to find out how you can kickstart your journey as an AIA Life Planner? Head over to their website to get started today!

It's not always easy to move on from your current job. Here are some struggles Malaysians face when planning a career change:

                7 Reasons Why Malaysians Aren’t Happy At Their Jobs But Still Don’t Leave

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Attention, UM Students! MR DIY Wants To Give You RM300 To Buy Essentials For The New Sem

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Popular home improvement store MR DIY will be giving out RM300 to Universiti Malaya undergraduates returning to campus this coming semester

In a statement, the homegrown retailer noted that the incentive is meant to help students purchase essential supplies to facilitate their return to uni.MR DIY chief executive officer (CEO) Adrian Ong said, "The reopening of campuses is a major milestone for university students. After many months of lockdown, they will finally be able to reconvene on campus to fully benefit from the in-person learning experience and enjoy the academic social interaction with lecturers and fellow students alike.""We believe it's important that they are well equipped with protective and learning essentials to keep themselves safe while staying focused on their studies, which is why we are distributing this cash aid to undergraduates at [Universiti] Malaya," he added.

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The cash aid will be wired to students through Touch 'n Go eWallet in three equal payments

The programme dubbed #DIY4UM is part of a collaboration between MR DIY and Touch 'n Go which came together earlier in July.To be eligible for the cash aid, active Malaysian undergraduates at Universiti Malaya will have to register online via the university's Academic Portal MAYA by 3 October. They must also ensure that they have a valid account with Touch 'n Go eWallet.After that, students can expect to see payments of RM100 reflected in their Touch 'n Go eWallet accounts on 1 November, 30 November, and 30 December.

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Students will be able to utilise the cash aid at any stores that accept payment through Touch 'n Go eWallet

However, the first 11,000 students who utilise the funds at MR DIY will be entitled to RM10 cashback when they spend a minimum of RM20 using the Touch 'n Go Wallet. This cashback promotion is valid at MR DIY Group stores, the MR DIY website, as well as the MR DIY mini programme on Touch 'n Go eWallet.

If you're thrifty or just love a good bargain, here's a list of MR DIY items you might like:

                25 MR DIY Items You Never Knew You Needed

Like Daiso but sometimes cheaper.

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Kenali Sindrom Ovari Polisistik (PCOS), Penyakit Hormon Wanita Yang Tak Boleh Sembuh

Mungkin segelintir masyarakat masih belum mengetahui apa itu Sindrom Ovari Polisistik (PCOS). Ianya merupakan salah satu penyakit yang boleh menyerang golongan wanita.

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Penyakit ini adalah normal bagi wanita yang mengalami polisistik ovari yang bermaksud ovari mereka menghasilkan lebih banyak folikel daripada biasa pada setiap bulan.Namun, bagi sesetengah wanita, polisistik ovari ini boleh melarat dan menjadi sindrom polisistik ovari (PCOS) yang bermakna selain daripada polisistik ovari, mereka juga akan mengalami simptom-simpton yang lain.Ingin mengetahui bagaimana penyakit PCOS ini boleh menyerang? Baca perkongsian daripada Doktor Eizat yang merupakan salah seorang kurator #MedTweetMY di laman Twitter tentang penyakit ini.

Penyakit PCOS ini dikatakan mampu menyerang wanita dengan menganggu kesuburan, hormon dan mengubah penampilan mereka

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Kenali penyakit PCOS ini dengan mengetahui simptom-simptom seperti di bawah:

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Sebelum itu, kenali dahulu apakah itu penyakit Ovari Polisistik (PCOS) ini:

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Gejala-gejala penyakit PCOS ini adalah berbeza dengan setiap wanita. Ada yang mengalami gejala yang minimum, ada juga yang mengalami gejala yang melampau.

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Punca PCOS juga boleh dikaitkan dengan penyakit yang diwarisi oleh ahli keluarga yang lain. Namun, gejala yang timbul akibat PCOS ini juga berpunca daripada ketidakseimbangan hormon dalam badan.

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Untuk mengatasi masalah tahap peningkatan gula dalam badan, badan anda secara automatik akan menghasilkan lebih banyak insulin.Insulin yang banyak ini boleh menjadi punca kepada masalah kegemukkan, haid yang tidak teratur, masalah kesuburan dan juga paras hormon lelaki (testosteron) yang tinggi.

Penyakit PCOS ini boleh dikenalpasti apabila wanita mengalami dua simptom utama seperti di bawah:

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Penting juga untuk golongan wanita tahu tentang kesan penyakit PCOS ini dalam jangka masa panjang. Ada beberapa penyakit yang mungkin akan menyerang, iaitu:

1) Kerintangan Insulin atau Diabetes:

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2) Tekanan darah tinggi dan kanser:

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Cara-cara di atas bergantung kepada hasrat pesakit, sama ada mahu mengandung lagi atau tidak. Untuk pengetahuan anda, PCOS tidak meningkatkan risiko wanita untuk mendapat kanser payu dara atau kanser ovari.

3) Kemurungan dan perubahan mood:

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Namun, anda masih boleh mengurangkan risiko jangka panjang jika mengamalkan gaya hidup yang sihat

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PCOS adalah satu penyakit yang tidak boleh disembuhkan. Doktor hanya akan memberikan rawatan perubatan yang boleh mengurangkan simptom penyakit ini.

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Kaum wanita, take note k. :)

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How Many Of The Craziest, Most Viral Trends In 2019 Did You Take Part In?

It's been a rollercoaster of a year, and it's just gone by in a flash! We can't believe it's almost 2020.

Sunway is inviting you to celebrate the new year at the Sunway NYE Countdown 2020.With a mega concert with your favourite artists and a huge fireworks show to ring in the New Year, this is set to be the party of the year!

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But before we look ahead, let's take a moment to celebrate the crazy viral trends of 2019:

1. Did you try any of the super hyped boba tea shops, eat a unique boba creation, or buy a cute boba accessory?

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Famous chains opening in Malaysia, super long queues, boba crabs, boba desserts, boba rice, boba noodles, boba pizza, boba accessories, sticking boba up your nose on TikTok, people dyeing their hair tea milk colour... Such boba, much viral.

2. When Smudge the cat took over Malaysian signboards, did you laugh, share, or tag a friend?

Malaysians totally owned the "woman yelling at cat" meme this year, with multiple super viral posts featuring Smudge the Cat wreaking havoc on famous locations.

3. The return of White Rabbit! Did you try any of the new creations?

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Our iconic childhood candy made a victorious comeback this year with White Rabbit ice cream, White Rabbit bubble tea with blue boba, White Rabbit lip balm, and more!

4. The TikTok Mr. Sandman cat. How many people do you know who actually downloaded the app to recreate this video?

This pawsitively adorable video went viral on TikTok, then made its way to Facebook and Twitter, resulting in all of us having that tune stuck in our heads for a good few weeks. It spawned loads of copycat videos, with people trying the format with babies and other animals!

5. How about the #BottleCapChallenge? Did you try it with your friends?

Chirrut feeling the force + Ip man’s steady aim + no plastic bottle = the universe strongest
#bottlecapchallenge @sweetcil #donnieyen # #Posted by Donnie Yen  on Wednesday, 3 July 2019

Following the viral footsteps of the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge and the Keke Challenge, this year was all about the #BottleCapChallenge. What started with UFC Champion Max Holloway spread to celebrities like John Mayer and Jason Statham, as well as regular folk like us. But it was Donnie Yen's blindfolded masterclass that took the cake!

6. How did you feel about the final season of Game of Thrones?

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For fans of GoT, season 8 was a loooong time coming, and totally not worth the wait. *cries in Bran the Broken* The memes, however, were excellent.

7. Did you ask people, "does it spark joy?" before throwing away junk?

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'Tidying Up with Marie Kondo' premiered on Netflix early this year and just took off! She became a household name the world over, and her signature phrase "does it spark joy?" was memed into oblivion.

8. We all went through the haze... but it was the creative Malaysians who fought it that made it almost bearable

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Back in September, the haze hit us hard. And while it absolutely sucked, Malaysians stepped up to face the situation in the most Malaysian way - through humour. Twitter user @Iamkanahraf came up with a plan to "blow the haze back" using fans, a father-daughter duo spent quality time together fighting the haze, and so much more.

9. Extra Spicy Ayam Goreng McD. Did you feel pain or pleasure?

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The Extra Spicy Ayam Goreng McD challenge rallied Malaysians together to see who could tahan their spicy the best. It was a thing where everyone got together to talk about how much pain they were in lol.

10. Have you watched 'Avengers: Endgame' and told friends, "I love you 3000"?

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'Avengers: Endgame' took the world by storm. A woman was hospitalised for crying too hard, people got beaten up for sharing spoilers, cinemas were fully booked everywhere... it was a crazy time. We all loved it 3000.

11. Were you one of the people who complained about the Sonic trailer and fought to get it fixed?

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When the first trailer of 'Sonic the Hedgehog' dropped earlier this year, there was such a powerful backlash that the studio actually went back and changed the look of the iconic character.

It’s been an awesome year and it’s set to end with a bang at Sunway NYE Countdown 2020

Join the annual New Year's Eve countdown at Sunway City Kuala Lumpur! Enjoy amazing performances from Alvin Chong, Midnight Fusic, Colour of Voices, Kingsman, Karen Kong, and DeFam. Here are the details:Date: 31 December 2019Time: 9pm onwardsLocation: Sunway CityHere's a look at the awesomeness from last year's countdown:

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[VIDEO] Rider In KL Accidentally Ends Up At A Cemetery While Picking Up Night Order

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A foodpanda delivery rider in KL went viral after he accidentally ended up in a cemetery while trying to pick up an order at night

TikTok user @angahelycha uploaded a video on 5 October along with a caption that read, "I wanted to pick up an order but ended up somewhere else."The video garnered over 488,600 views and 39,600 likes.

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In the clip, the rider explained that he got lost and wasn't sure how he ended up there

While recording his surroundings, he can be heard saying, "Look, guys. I got lost. Where is this? I'm going to go back."He then rode his motorcycle and hastily exited the burial ground."I think I went the wrong way. There was an intersection just now," he explained.The man went back to the intersection and tried to take the other road. However, he ended up on a small dark path.

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In a separate video, he showed that he finally managed to find the restaurant

The restaurant was hidden in a dark corner next to another building and the path to get there was rocky.As he rode uphill, the rider said, "I don't think my motorcycle can handle this."In an interview with mStar, the man explained that it was his first time picking up an order from that restaurant."At first I called the restaurant, the man said that there will be an intersection once I arrive. I didn't see that there was a small intersection, that's why I got lost," he said."That's how I reached a cemetery, it was a Muslim burial ground. I was shocked at the time, it was already late at night. I was not thinking about any supernatural disturbance, I was just worried it was a prank," he added.

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Netizens left comments under his video, pointing out a dark figure under the tent.
However, the rider said that it was merely a chair.

"Actually I'm more afraid of people than ghosts. I'm scared of getting robbed and all. Back when I was a runner, before I joined foodpanda, I received a prank order. When I reached the drop-off area, it was just dark and there wasn't a house there," he told mStar."I just shared the video for fun. A lot of comments said that they saw a ghost under the tent at the cemetery. It was just a chair. Nothing else. Some also said they saw a pontianak, I was amused reading the comments," he added.

Watch the full video here:

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"Sebak" - Atok Tak Sanggup Uruskan Jenazah Nenek, Terlalu Sedih Sampai Tak Keluar Bilik

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Setia sehingga ke hujung nyawa adalah bukti cinta sejati yang diimpikan oleh setiap manusia

Bermula di awal fasa percintaan sehingga mampu melihat cucu membesar bersama-sama pasangan merupakan antara satu nikmat manis dalam perkahwinan.Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini, dilihat seorang atok yang dilihat sayu duduk seorang di dalam bilik telah membuat ramai rasa sebak.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @britneyspurr “Atok tak tahan” and he continues istighfar with tears  Lagu Sedih - Muhammad abdul jafar

Atok tak sanggup uruskan jenazah nenek, menangis seorang diri di dalam bilik

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @britneyspurr di TikTok, reaksi pilu atok duduk seorang diri di dalam bilik selepas kematian isterinya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Ketika jenazah isterinya itu diuruskan, lelaki tua tersebut dilihat hanya menangis seorang diri kerana dirinya masih belum sedia menerima kehilangan insan yang tercinta.Selepas hampir 70 tahun hidup bersama-sama sebagai seorang suami isteri. Hatinya masih belum reda dan menerima hakikat yang terjadi pada dirinya.

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"It’s okay to cry atok. Moga mereka dipertemukan nanti di syurga" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 1.4M views, 240.7K likes dan 2.1K shares di TikTok. Rata-rata netizen turut bersimpati dan mendoakan kesejahteraan buat mereka yang kehilangan insan tersayang.Berikut di bawah adalah komen sayu daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Al-Fatihah, kami doakan agar atok sentiasa kuat :')

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Ebit Lew Helps Homeless 12-Year-Old In Klang Whose Parents Died Of COVID-19

Celebrity preacher and philanthropist Ebit Lew recently took to Facebook to share his experience helping a 12-year-old boy in Klang

On Tuesday, 4 May, he wrote, "I feel saddened when I met a 12-year-old boy in Bukit Raja, Klang, sleeping on the streets. Still so young, but already homeless.""A lot of people around tried to help. Some messaged me. He has no one else in his life. The challenges you face are heavy, son. There must be a silver lining behind all of this," he addedThe post garnered over 12,000 shares and 8,800 comments.

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According to Ebit Lew, the child said he lost his parents in January due to COVID-19

"When I asked about his parents, the boy cried. Allahuakbar. When I arrived just now, he kissed my hand straight away. He doesn't have a phone, doesn't know who I am. His face is pure and clean."He quoted the boy saying, "I don't have anyone else, Ustaz," to which he replied, "Don't say that. Everyone here and I, we are like your family."

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After bringing the boy to the police station to lodge a report, Ebit Lew took the child to a supermarket to pick up essential items before sending him to a religious school

Ebit Lew asked the boy if he wanted to be registered into a madrasah. He said yes and that he wanted to meet his parents in heaven. "I immediately became sadder, I miss my mother too. Miss my father. We prayed together and sent him straight to school," the post read."Even though it was only a while, we felt close and like a family. Take care. I pray that you will be a good son and succeed. We will meet again. He thanked me non-stop."

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Read the full post here:

Sayu sebak rasa bila terjumpa seorang adik umur 12 tahun di Bukit Raja Klang tidur dijalanan. Kecil lagi dah jadi...Posted by Ebit Lew on Tuesday, May 4, 2021


#PecatIGP: Should IGP Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar Be Fired?

Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar crackdown on Malaysians who voiced their disagreement with the ruling government has reached a breaking point

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Pakatan Rakyat is now demanding for the Home Minister to sack the IGP for the mass arrests of politicians and social activists since the year started

“This august House must debate the conduct of the IGP and decide on sacking him for three reasons.“An abuse of Sedition Act, arrests against civilians taking part in peaceful assemblies and a crackdown through the use of Twitter,” Sim told reporters after reading the contents of the motion filed this morning.“I am urging the home minister to sack the IGP to defend the good name of the police force,” the PKR Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin said.

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In Parliament, Pakatan Rakyat has filed a motion demanding for the censure and removal of Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar as IGP

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The motion was submitted by PKR Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin to Speaker Tan Sri Pandikar Amin Mulia under Section 18 (1) of the parliamentary standing orders.

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Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin said Tan Sri Khalid Abu Bakar should be sacked for misusing the Sedition Act against members of Parliament and detaining participants of public assembly in addition to his penchant for using social microblogging site Twitter to order investigations.

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At the same time, the #KitaLawan initiative even launched the "Fire the IGP" subcampaign

Following the Royal Malaysian Police's actions against organisers and participants of the recent #KitaLawan rally in Kuala Lumpur on March 7 (and no doubt the arrest and overnight detention of PKR vice-president Nurul Izzah Anwar on Monday), the #KitaLawan initiative launched the "Fire the IGP" subcampaign at its secretariat office today. #KitaLawan representative Chang Lih Kang told PKR's official newsportal Keadlilan Daily that the campaign aims to hold Khalid accountable for the actions of the police that it claims have "violated the people's basic rights" and it deemed "unprofessional and showed contempt to the judiciary".

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To make their point, the group hung a 4-meter banner with the words "Pecat IGP" nearby the police headquarters in Bukit Aman

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The four meter by 1.8 metres banner with 'Pecat IGP' (‘Sack the IGP’) written on it was hung at a junction across the street from City Hall at Jalan Raja, a stone’s throw away from police headquarter Bukit Aman.It was put there as part of the #pecatigp campaign launched by Kita Lawan tonight. "Sack the IGP! Step down (Prime Minister) Najib (Abdul Razak)!" they cried as they hung up the banner at about 10 pm.

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"If the IGP doesn't step down, the country will be ruined and the police force's good name will be soiled," PKR’s Teja assemblyperson Chang Lih Kang told the crowd.

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The group has also called for Twitter users to flood the IGP's account with the message "Kita mahu #PecatIGP"

Photo installation at #KitaLawan Dataran. Mixed media, string, clothes pegs, paper, 2015. #PecatIGP pic.twitter.com/PfqN1U1Ttg— Yin Shao Loong (@yinshaoloong) March 25, 2015

Selamat pagi @KBAB51 ! #PecatIGP #KitaLawan pic.twitter.com/F8q5LrkwNw— Chang Lih Kang (@changlihkang) March 25, 2015

@KBAB51 must be sacked, else our country will be the biggest ever laughingstock of the world. @PDRMsia should join our campaign #PecatIGP !— Chang Lih Kang (@changlihkang) March 23, 2015

However, after multiple rallies against GST, the Anwar sodomy verdict and even Nurul Izzah's arrest, some are starting to question what these activists are really fighting for

#BantahGST #KitaLawan #1MDB and now #PecatIGP...someone gotta decide what the hell these guys are going after.— Jimie Cheng™ (@jimiecheng) March 25, 2015

So there's a #PecatIGP campaign? Then there's the #KitaLawan rally again on Saturday? Really, guys, really?— masa-p (@mavalia) March 25, 2015

The IGP has been said to be using the Sedition Act and the Peaceful Assembly Act unfairly and authoritatively to arrest politicians and activists who voiced their dissent

“We from #KitaLawan felt disappointed and unsatisfied over the IGP's unfair, unprofessional and bad intention in managing cases related to peaceful assembly,” he said in a press conference here.“Under his tenure, police have become an authoritative tool to eliminate political enemies.”

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He has also been accused of double standards for not taking any action against BN leaders, namely Umno Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob

There has been a conspicuous lack of action by the police against BN leaders who have made racist comments on Facebook, like Umno minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob who had called for Malays to boycott Chinese traders.

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In March alone, the police have arrested over 90 Malaysians, including Nurul Izzah Anwar

                PDRM Opens Another Can Of Worms With Nurul Izzah's Sedition Arrest

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Furthermore, he has been under fire locally and internationally for policing Twitter and stifling free speech online. His Twitter account is full of arrest orders to PDRM.

                IGP hits back at critics for slamming the use of Twitter to crack down on dissent

Twitter is not a safe space to criticise the government, the IGP is watching.

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The IGP is not the least bit worried about the #PecatIGP campaign. He says even he is removed, there will another 126,000 other policemen to check not only Twitter, but other social media sites as well.

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Khalid said if his account was closed by the micro-blogging site operators, there were 126,000 police personnel who could still monitor the social media site and haul up wrongdoers."I have no problems if my Twitter account is closed. I don’t care. They can report me, but police will continue to monitor. Not just Twitter, but Facebook and other social media sites,” he said.

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In defence of his use of the Sedition Act, he says it is effective to prevent the people from being "influenced by untruths"

Last week, Bernama reported that Khalid also defended his use of Twitter, saying: "My aim in issuing the directive through Twitter is for fast action against sedition and untruths. "I think this method is effective to prevent society from being influenced by untruths which should be stopped."

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Johor Man Shoots Wife In Her Sleep And Stuffs The Body In A Plastic Barrel

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A man in Johor has recently been apprehended by the police for the brutal murder of his wife

According to Harian Metro, the main suspect has been identified as a 43-year-old man living Taman Saujana, Kota Tinggi.On Monday, 1 March, a neighbour had reported that a 38-year-old mother of two had went missing. Police detained the husband and his best friend, a 32-year-old man, to assist with investigations.

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The husband claimed that his wife didn't return home after they fought on Monday.
Yesterday, police found her body in a blue plastic barrel that was dumped at an open field nearby.

Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay told Harian Metro, "Upon initial questioning, the man said his wife left their home at about 2am and never returned since. Before that, they had a disagreement. However, the husband finally admitted to killing his wife using an air rifle while she was asleep.""The body was then stuffed into a chemical barrel along with their bedsheet. It was later dumped at a lemongrass field in Bandar Penawar, about 30km from their home," he added.

Police believe that the motive behind the murder was jealousy, as the husband and wife were already in the midst of a divorce

According to Malay Mail, the suspect carried the barrel using an excavator and burried it in the field. He is believed to have planned the murder and had prepared the location to bury his wife's remains due to his job as an excavator operator.Following the incident, police seized an air rifle, a shotgun, 54 buckshots, a Mitsubishi Pajero 4X4, and an excavator, belonging to the husband who did not possess a permit for it.

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The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder and Section 36 of the Firearms Act 1960

The two suspects have been remanded until 10 March to help with investigations.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of domestic violence, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected] Website | Facebook | Twitter4. TALIAN KASIH24-hourContact: 15999WhatsApp: +6019-2615999Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook 5. TELENISA LEGAL AID CLINICWeekdays (8am - 10pm)Contact: +6012-8123424WhatsApp: +6012-8123424Email: [email protected] Facebook | Twitter 6. BUDDY BEAR CHILDLINEDaily (12pm - 12am)Contact: 1800-18-2327Email: [email protected]Facebook | Instagram


This New Cafe In Janda Baik Is Perfect For A Mini Getaway From City Noise

Located less than an hour's drive from KL is a new cafe that's ideal for a quick escape to enjoy some fresh air

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Pineyard, which opened late last year at Janda Baik, features high ceilings, wooden floors, along with both indoor and outdoor seating areas

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The cafe took over the area where Purple Cane Tea Restaurant used to be before it ceased operations.

Instead of a typical cafe setting, you can enjoy a meal and a cup of coffee or tea while overlooking surrounding greenery and a pond located right next to it

Whether you're in need of a short getaway or are just stopping by after shopping at Genting Highlands Premium Outlets, this is one space you'll want to check out.

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The menu includes an array of Western dishes, like pasta and all-day breakfasts, as well as coffee, tea, and desserts.

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Here's where the cafe is located:

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Address:C1, Jalan Tanarimba Pine, Kampung Janda Baik, 28750 Bentong, PahangOperating hours:9am - 9pm (Daily) Closed on Tuesdays.Facebook | Instagram

Have you visited any of these other cafes and restaurants in KL and PJ?

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Aesthetically-pleasing and undeniably Instagrammble!

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From the minimalist-looking to the warm and homely.

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Good food, cosy ambience... what more could one ask for?

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World's First Dual-Boot Windows And Android Smartphones To Debut In June

Reports Reveal That A Dual Booting Handset, Which Runs On Android AND Windows Is Set To Debut In June

The Times of India reports that India-based Karbonn Mobiles has signed a licensing agreement with Microsoft and plans to release a phone that boots into both Windows Phone and Android within the next six months.

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The company has just signed the licence agreement with Microsoft to make Windows-based phones and will put this along with its existing Android system to bring out the dual-OS phones in about six months, the company's chairman Sudhir Hasija said.

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This Comes Soon After Nokia Moved Out Of Its Windows-Only Strategy To Launch Low-Cost Smartphones That Run On The Android Operating System. Read All About It, Here:

                New Nokia X Now Available In Malaysia For RM399

Nokia officially launched its VERY FIRST Android handsets - the Nokia X, X+ And XL - at the Mobile World Conference i...

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The Devices Will Target Professionals And Tech-Savvy Consumers

The new handsets will reportedly be aimed at "professionals" and "tech-savvy consumers."

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The company is yet to zero in on the price range.

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Although, Karbonn’s First Windows Phone Handsets Are Expected To Arrive Ahead Of The Dual-Boot Versions

"Microsoft has eased the regulations and is opening up its platform for other players. We signed the agreement two days ago and will launch a range of Windows Phones in about three months," says Karbonn chairman Sudhir Hasija.

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Seen here Sudhir Hasija sitting
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Karbonn’s Announcement Follows Rumours That Microsoft Had Asked HTC To:

"load Windows phone as a second option on [Android] handsets," with plans to reduce or cut license fees as an incentive.

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Not much ever came of that, but with this new report it suggests that Microsoft is keen to get involved in dual-boot phones.

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It Remains Unclear At This Point Just What Benefits A Dual-Booting Windows Phone/Android Handset Would Have To Offer Consumers

But such a handset would need some mad horsepower to pull it off. On the other hand, nothing is confirmed for now, and the whole concept may not even make it to market.

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[VIDEO] A Life-Size LEGO Car That Runs On Air. Why? Well, Why Not?

Earlier in 2014, we did a story about a car that runs on compressed air, is made up of more than 500,000 LEGO bricks and can cruise along at some 25km/h. Its inventor Raul Oaida made the car because he wanted to build something that would capture people's imaginations. This year, he did an interview with The Adaptors in which he spoke in detail about the whole process. Watch here:

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The video above closes with the interviewer asking Oaida why he builds this stuff. His answer is something that can go for anything we believe is worth doing. "It's about the willingness to do it."

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Indonesia Says Indomie's 'Special Chicken Flavour' Noodles Are Safe To Eat

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Indonesia's Food and Drug Monitoring Agency (BPOM) has assured that 'Special Chicken Flavour' noodles from Indomie, the country's popular instant noodle brand, are "safe for consumption"

The assurance from the neighbouring country's BPOM comes amidst Malaysia's withdrawal of Indomie's 'Special Chicken Flavour' noodles from shelves for containing excessive levels of ethylene oxide.Malaysia's decision to withdraw the Indomie product came after the Taipei Department of Health said that it had discovered the carcinogen in two instant noodle brands from Malaysia and Indonesia.According to BPOM, while the Indomie special chicken variant did contain ethylene oxide — a cancer-causing compound — it's at a level that is acceptable to the country's health agency standard.

BPOM, in a statement yesterday, 27 April, stated that the content level detected by Taiwan is still way below the standard applied in Indonesia and in other countries, such as the US and Canada

"Therefore, in Indonesia, the instant noodle is safe for consumption as it has complied with the standard applied here," the health agency said, as reported by The Peninsula.Additionally, Budi Santoso, an Indonesian trade ministry official, told reporters that Indomie in Indonesia was safe and that Taiwan's regulations "are very sensitive, different [than] us", reported Reuters.So far, MOH has not issued any further statement with regard to BPOM's assurance about the safety of Indomie's 'Special Chicken Flavour' noodles.

A worker arranges Indomie's Special Chicken Flavour instant noodles packets on the shelves of a supermarket in Jakarta, Indonesia on 26 April 2023.
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Meanwhile, there are two more brands, including one from Malaysia, that were found to have excessive levels of ethylene oxide

They are Ah Lai's 'White Curry Noodles', a Malaysian brand, and Mi Sedaap, another Indonesian brand.


MCA Says Voters Are No Longer Angry With Najib So It's Confident To Win 6 Seats In Johor

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MCA is confident that it will win six seats in the upcoming Johor state election, as it believes that voters are no longer angry with former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak

Speaking to The Malaysian Insight, Johor MCA secretary Ng Keng Heng said the all-Chinese party can win because Barisan Nasional's (BN) tried-and-tested formula of stability and economy will win voters' confidence."A stable state government will help reboot the Johor economy by providing better business opportunities," Ng said, reported Malay Mail citing The Malaysian Insight.In November last year, BN used the "stability for prosperity" theme in the Melaka state election. As a result, the coalition with over 60 years of ruling history won 21 out of 28 seats in the polls.

Second left: Johor MCA secretary Ng Keng Heng.
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Elaborating further on why Ng thinks MCA will win the seats, he said it is because Najib's involvement in the 1MDB scandal is no longer a dark cloud hovering over the party

"He (Najib) has been coming to Johor lately and wherever he goes there are crowds of people who approach him," said the Kota Tinggi division chief."I believe most voters are no longer as angry as they were in 2018."

A photograph of Najib outside the Kuala Lumpur High Court after he was found guilty in the SRC International trial on 28 July 2020.
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Najib was found guilty of abuse of power, corruption, and money laundering involving RM42 million in the SRC International trial on 28 July 2020.SRC International was a former subsidiary of sovereign wealth fund 1MDB.In December last year, Najib failed to appeal his verdict at the Court of Appeal. However, the convicted leader was able to get a stay of execution — which is essentially a temporary suspension of the defendant's punishment — pending a fresh appeal to the Federal Court.When BN won the Melaka state election in November last year, Najib was considered one of the reasons why his coalition won as he was able to draw in large crowds wherever he went.

In 2018, MCA lost all 15 Johor state seats it contested

Malay Mail reported that it was the party's worst performance since the 2008 and 2013 elections when it won 12 and two state seats respectively.Johor will hit the polls this 12 March. There are 56 state seats up for grabs.It is also a historical election, as it is the first time Malaysians between the ages of 18 and 20 can participate in voting as the implementation of 'Undi 18' has come into effect since 15 December 2021.

On 22 January, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar consented for the state assembly to be dissolved to allow fresh elections:

                Johor Sultan Consents To The Dissolution Of State Assembly To Allow Elections

The dissolution comes after weeks of speculation and calls from UMNO leaders for fresh polls.

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"Carrot Dinosaur" - Hiasan Curi Tumpuan, Lelaki Pelik Tengok Air Carrot Susu Yang Dipesan

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

Kebiasaannya jika singgah ke kedai makan, kita pasti akan memesan makanan dan minuman kegemaran kita betul tak?

Namun, ia mungkin berbeza-beza rasa di setiap kedai yang kita kunjungi. Semuanya mengikut style kedai itu sendiri termasuklah hasil hiasan makanan dan minuman mereka.Sama seperti video di TikTok ini apabila seorang pemuda hairan melihat air yang dipesannya telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @syukriazman27 Lah….#xyzbca #fyp #foryou  Apeni Aina Abdul - AinaAbdulDevotee

Pelik tengok air lain daripada yang lain

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang pemuda sedang berada di sebuah kedai makan bersama rakan-rakannya.Difahamkan, dia memesan air carrot susu. Namun, sejurus tibanya air itu, dia dilihat seperti keliru melihat cara penyediaan minuman itu.Dapat dilihat kedai itu meletakkan hirisan carrot di atas air. Situasi itu sempat dirakam oleh rakannya yang melihat reaksi muka pemuda itu.

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"Tak apa carrot kan baik untuk mata hahaha" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat reaksi pemuda itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 622.9K views, 49K likes dan 1,158 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Lain daripada yang lain ya air carrot susu dia :D

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Asians Are Roasting Buzzfeed For Basically Making 'Maggi Goreng' In Their New Tasty Video

We all know Tasty. Y'know, that cooking channel by Buzzfeed with over 97 million subscribers on Facebook that churns out mouth-watering and bite-sized videos like these:

Top Ten Tasty Recipes Of All TimeHere's the top 10 Tasty videos of ALL TIME ! Which one would you make?
FULL RECIPES: http://bzfd.it/2hHLhMs
DOWNLOAD OUR APP: http://tstyapp.com/m/VIvkOzfBqFPosted by Tasty on Tuesday, 8 August 2017

Saved, bookmarked, and will probably never get around to making it. :p

Safe to say, most - if not all - of their recipes are a hit with the masses. However, a recent video featuring "wholesome" stir-fry ramen is getting some eye-rolls, especially among the Asian community:

Transform instant ramen into a wholesome stir-fry that's the ultimate weeknight dinner! Get the recipe: https://t.co/GA8BqRziE6 pic.twitter.com/NNQkXNaCLK— Tasty (@tasty) November 2, 2018

It wasn't long before someone pointed out that the "wholesome" stir-fry instant ramen is essentially a mamak staple...

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Obviously, many pointed out that they've been "transforming" instant noodles into Maggi Goreng since they were in their "mother's womb"

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Some were baffled by the amount of ingredients needed for the dish and even suggested spicing it up

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Here's the kicker - according to its full recipe on Tasty, the dish takes about 20 minutes to make. Why would anyone do that when they can make an alternative "weeknight dinner" in less than five minutes...

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Would you try making Tasty's version of Maggi Goreng? Let us know in the comments section!


Malaysian Woman Who Lost Her Child After Being Robbed By Uber Driver To Sue The Company

Last week, on 21 May, a pregnant sales assistant who works at Mid Valley was robbed by her Uber driver and his accomplice. The incident happened near the One Puchong Business Centre, between 9:30pm to 10:20pm.

The 26-year-old woman had booked her Uber ride from Mid Valley to Puchong Jaya.She had failed to notice that there was a man sitting in the front passenger seat, whose presence she only realised after the Uber driver started chatting with him.However, when the cab was near the One Puchong Business Centre, the man turned around holding a knife and told her to hand over her valuables."I became frightened and started crying and begged them not to hurt me because I'm pregnant," The Star Online quoted the woman, Wong Mei Yan, as saying.While the man robbed Wong off her valuables, the driver kept on driving until he reached Koi Kinrara, where he dropped her off in the middle of the road at 10.20pm.She was later helped by a passer-by who drove her to the police station.

Following her report, Serdang police on Wednesday night arrested a 22-year-old man believed to be the driver

According to Serdang Deputy OCPD Supt Lee Wai Leong, the Uber driver was arrested at the Pagoh R&R in Johor. He is from Kulim, Kedah, and has a criminal record.His accomplice has also been identified through CCTV footage and the police are currently tracking his whereabouts, The Star Online had reported on Thursday.Meanwhile, the Uber driver has been remanded in police custody until 31 May.

Now, a week after the robbery, the woman, who was one month pregnant at the time, has suffered a miscarriage

In a press conference on Saturday, 27 May, Wong Mei Yan announced the news of her miscarriage, adding that she would take legal action against Uber for emotional distress and loss as a result of the incident.Narrating her experience, Wong said that she had gone for a check-up twice after the incident – on Monday and Friday – and the result was okay.However, she soon felt unwell after her check-up and that her family had sent her to the Serdang Hospital after she started bleeding heavily at around 3am Saturday."Upon inspection, the doctor confirmed that I have lost my baby," she said.

Wong Mei Yan with her husband Tiong Ting Siong at the press conference.
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She claims she couldn't sleep for three nights following the robbery. "The incident caused me so much stress and anxiety, especially knowing that the driver's accomplice is still at large," Wong told the press conference.

According to a report in theSundaily, the woman was especially upset that Uber had not made any efforts to meet, explain and rectify matters. She claims to have had only received two calls from "Jerred", representing Uber, three days after the robbery."The first time he called, he asked if I was okay. The second time, he asked me 'Apa you mau' (What do you want), which I find as a threat," theSundaily reported her as saying.Among the valuables that were stolen from her, she lost valuables worth over RM16,000, including two handphones, a Pandora bracelet and a diamond ring.

Following Wong's press conference on Saturday, Uber issued a statement saying that the incident was "deeply upsetting" and should not have taken place at all

The company claimed to be in contact with her, adding that they "will continue to engage her directly regarding this incident".Uber also said they "have been working with the police since we were made aware within a few hours of the incident."

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However, the question here is that how did the Uber driver, who had previous criminal cases as claimed by the police, passed the company's screening method for new drivers?

While on one hand, Uber advertises strongly about safety and the procedure of selecting drivers, on the other hand, their screening method appears to be a joke.

And now, the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) has said they will haul up Uber to review its screening method

"Although this incident is classified as a criminal act which falls under the jurisdiction of PDRM (Police), SPAD views this matter very seriously and will summon Uber immediately to review its current drivers' screening process," SPAD said.

What do you think about Uber's response to the incident? Should the woman sue Uber for her miscarriage? Use the comment section below to share your views with us.


Bayi Setahun 7 Bulan Hidap Jantung Berlubang Perlu Sumbangan Untuk Biayai Kos Rawatan

Seorang bayi yang baru berusia setahun tujuh bulan menderita penyakit jantung berlubang dan memerlukan wang sejumlah RM65,000 hingga RM90,000 untuk membiayai kos rawatan

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Bayi itu dikenali sebagai Maya Alisha Mohd Hashrol kini tinggal bersama keluarganya di Indera Mahkota 8, Kuantan, Pahang telah disahkan menghidap penyakit tersebut sejurus dilahirkan dalam keadaan pra-matang ketika usianya enam bulan dalam kandungan.Menurut laporan, ibunya, Rozita Radzali, 33, menjelaskan bahawa anaknya itu perlu menjalani dua pembedahan di Institut Jantung Negara (IJN) dan ianya akan melibatkan kos yang besar untuk ditanggung.

Ibu Alisha berkata bahawa ketika anaknya itu lahir, beratnya hanyalah 1.5kg dan telah dimasukkan ke hospital selama sebulan untuk rawatan susulan

Ketika di hospital, doktor yang merawat Alisha menjelaskan bahawa bayi itu menghidap jantung berlubang namun keadaan fizikalnya ketika itu masih terlalu kecil dan belum sesuai untuk menjalani pembedahan.Selepas beberapa kali menemui doktor, ibu dan bapa Alisha diberitahu bahawa sekarang adalah masa yang sesuai untuk anaknya itu menjalani pembedahan di IJN. Jika diikutkan, pembedahan pertama dijadualkan pada pertengahan bulan ini tetapi mereka masih belum memiliki jumlah wang yang diperlukan.Bapa Alisha, Mohd Hashrol Hasan, 37, hanyalah berniaga minuman dan makanan ringan secara kecil-kecilan di Taman Kerang, Kuantan bagi menampung kehidupan keluarga.

Ibu bapa Alisha dimaklumkan bahawa kos pembedahan pertama dianggarkan RM25,000, manakala pembedahan kedua dan rawatan akan melibatkan kos antara RM40,000 hingga rm65,000

Jumlah sebesar itu sememangnya tidak dapat ditanggung oleh keluarga ini. Oleh itu, mereka memohon agar orang ramai turut menghulurkan bantuan dan sumbangan supaya Maya Alisha dapat dirawat secepatnya dan boleh menjalani kehidupan seperti kanak-kanak yang lain.Buat orang ramai yang ingin menghulurkan sumbangan, boleh terus hubungi Rozita melalui talian 011-11033943.

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7 Zikir Pembuka Rezeki Amalan Rasulullah Yang Paling Mustajab

Rezeki Allah itu luas…

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Rezeki yang sedikit tetapi diberkati Allah adalah lebih baik dan tinggi darjatnya berbanding rezeki yang banyak tetapi tidak diberkati. Tidak menjadi soal sama ada banyak atau sedikit rezeki itu. Apa yang lebih penting adalah rezeki yang cukup. Biar sedikit asal cukup daripada banyak tapi sering tidak mencukupi.  Sesungguhnya rezeki Allah itu cukup luas.

Bagaimana cara untuk memastikan hidup sentiasa dilimpah kurnia dengan nikmat rezeki? Amalkan 7 zikir di bawah:

1. Memperbanyak membaca – La Hawla Wala Quwwata Illa Billah

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Maksud: Tiada daya dan tiada kekuatan kecuali dengan pertolongan Allah semata-mata."Barangsiapa yang lambat datang rezekinya hendaklah banyak mengucapkan – La hawla Wala Quwwata Illa billah". (HR. At-Tabrani)

2. Membaca – La Ilaha Ilallah Al Malikul Haqqul Mubin

Maksud: Tiada Tuhan yang disembah melainkan Allah, Allah yang Maha Benar lagi Maha Nyata."Barangsiapa setiap hari membaca La ilaha illalla al malikul haqqul mubin maka bacaan itu akan menjadi keamanan dari kefakiran dan menjadi penenteram dari rasa takut dalam kubur." (HR. Abu Nu’aim dan Ad Dailami)

3. Membaca – Subhanallahi Wabihamdihi Subhanallahil 'Adziim

Maksud: Maha Suci Allah dan segala puji bagi-Nya, Maha Suci Allah yang Maha Agung."Dari setiap kalimat itu seorang malaikat yang bertasbih kepada Allah Ta’ala sampai hari kiamat yang pahala tasbihnya itu diberikan untukmu." (HR. Al-Mustagfiri dalam Ad-Da’awat)

4. Membaca Surah Al-Ikhlas

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"Barangsiapa membaca Surah Al-Ikhlas ketika masuk rumah maka berkat bacaan menghilangkan kefakiran dari penghuni rumah dan tetangganya." (HR. At-Tabrani)

5. Membaca Surah Al-Waqi'ah

"Barangsiapa membaca Surah Al-Waqi'ah setiap malam maka tidak akan ditimpa kesempitan hidup." (HR. Al-Baihaqi dalam Syu’ab Al-Iman)

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6. Memperbanyak selawat ke atas Nabi

Dari Umar bin Khattab dari Nabi Muhammad SAW bersabda: "Barangsiapa berselawat kepadaku satu kali selawat maka Allah akan membalas sepuluh kali selawat dan mengangkatnya sepuluh darjat."(Dikeluarkan Imam Bukhari dalam Adabul Mufrad, Ibnu Abu Syaibah…al-Bazzar….Ibnu Syahiin dan al-Ismaili dengan sanad ma’lul)

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7. Melazimkan beristighfar

"Barangsiapa melazimkan beristighfar nescaya Allah akan mengeluarkan dia dari segala kesusahan dan memberikan rezeki dari arah yang tidak pernah diduga." (HR. Ahmad, Abu Dawud dan Ibnu Majjah)

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Juga, amalkan membaca doa murah rezeki ini:

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Ya Allah,Berikanlah kepada kami rezeki yang luasKurniakanlah kepada kami rezeki yang Halal lagi baik tanpa memberatkan kamiYa Allah,Jika rezeki kami ada di langit maka turunkanlahJika ada di bumi maka keluarkanlahJika jauh maka dekatkanlahJika dekat maka mudahkanlahJika sedikit maka banyakkanlahJika banyak maka berkatilahAgar kami dapat menolong anak-anak yatim, fakir miskin, dan mereka yang dalam kesusahan dan kedaifan.Ya Allah,Kabulkanlah doa kamiAmin Ya Rabbal ‘Alamin.

Semoga Allah memakbulkan doa kita semua. Semoga bermanfaat InsyaAllah. :)

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Siblings Make PowerPoint Presentation To Convince Parents To Adopt A Puppy & It Worked

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When it comes to children seeking things from their parents, never underestimate the lengths kids will go to in order to get what they want — and sometimes, it's in the most entertaining ways

Singaporean TikToker Shiffy recently posted a clip displaying how she and her brother tried to convince their parents to get them a dog. In the 50-second clip, Shiffy showed how she created a Microsoft PowerPoint presentation to explain to her parents why they should adopt a dog. Going the extra mile, Shiffy also placed two stuffed dog plushies on each side of the living room's television cabinet to act as a "subliminal message" when carrying out her presentation.Among some of the slides Shiffy created included how the new puppy would make her grandmother smile, why her brother will take care of the dog, and an organisational chart for how the dog will be cared for."He's going to be here till he's 30 and will be soooo sad without a dog," captioned one of the slides in the presentation, alongside a photo of Shiffy's brother.

Screen grabs from the TikTok.
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At about the halfway point of the TikTok, Shiffy then turned the presentation over to her brother, Viishnu, to continue speaking to her parents

For his segment of the presentation, Shiffy's brother spoke about the power of adoption when it comes to dogs, the benefits of having a puppy, and the concerns their parents may have before adopting the dogs.He even told his parents about some of the puppies he and Shiffy were considering adopting.The clip ends with the duo's parents asking them questions on the potential of getting a puppy and Shiffy revealing that the presentation was a success when convincing their father, but not their mother as of yet.

Shiffy's brother continuing the presentation.
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The clip has received about two million views and over 200,000 likes on TikTok at the time of writing

Many people took to the comments section and revealed that they have done similar things to get other items from their parents, from cars to plushies, and even being allowed to make a TikTok account.One user revealed how they got not just one, but two dogs after doing a similar presentation for their parents."Love that this is a universal experience!" wrote one user.

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Others even asked Shiffy to share notes with them on how to create a similar presentation, while another expressed their intention to make the same thing.One user light-heartedly stated how Shiffy's brother looked as though he was giving a TED Talk for his portion of the presentation."Brother looks like the parents' favourite child," jokingly wrote one user, with Shiffy replying to the comment saying that it was true.

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Others even praised the duo for going to such lengths to potentially get a dog, with one commenter saying that if her kids made a similar presentation, she'd probably say yes to the request

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All in all, one of the funniest responses came from the official TikTok page of Microsoft 365, that said PowerPoint Presentations work like a charm every time.

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In a brief conversation with SAYS, Shiffy revealed that the PowerPoint presentation did work!
She and her family have officially adopted a puppy and named him Prince.

Detailing the series of events that lead to his adoption in a subsequent TikTok, Shiffy said they adopted one of the puppies that appeared in their PowerPoint presentation. According to Shiffy, Prince, whose original name was Archie, was discovered in a drain alongside his five siblings. Having been saved by the Singaporean animal shelter, Purely Adopts, she discovered Archie on the shelter's Instagram page. Shiffy also stated that her family decided to change the pup's name to Prince as her grandmother's nickname is Archie. Taking his time to get used to their home, Prince has made tonnes of progress living with Shiffy and her family.Check out how Prince's first few days after being adopted were:

  @shiffythecow Presentations do work !! #tiktoksg#fypsg#fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #fypviral #tiktokmalaysia  Evergreen

We hope you enjoy your new home, Prince! And to all the dog lovers out there, remember to adopt, don't shop.
Watch the full TikTok on Shiffy's presentation below:

  @shiffythecow How to get a doggy #tiktoksg#fupsg#fypviral #fypage #fypmalaysia  My Barn My Rules

If you're thinking of adopting a dog, this Malaysian created the biggest pet adoption portal in the nation:

                "Diamond In The Ruff" — Meet The IT Whizz Who Built Malaysia's Leading Pet Adoption Portal

Since its birth, PetFinder.my has successfully found homes for more than 61,000 animals.

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Here in Malaysia, locals were impressed by this mamak that used PowerPoint Presentation to curate their menu boards:

                "PowerPoint Presentation" — Locals Impressed With Digital Menu Board At Mamak Outlet

"Kinemaster effects transition."

Read the full story


Here's Our Honest First Impression Of Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G That's Priced Under RM3,000

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New year, new phone...?

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Samsung recently sent us the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, and we've had our hands on the sleek phone for a few days now

A little bit of context for the the 'FE'  — aka 'Fan Edition' — phone, it is designed after its predecessor, the Galaxy S21 5G, and it has most of the same hardware as its 'master'.However, it does not mean the 'Fan Edition' is inferior. Think of it this way: It is essentially a 'lite' version of the Galaxy S21 5G with several over-the-top features removed in order to make the phone more affordable, while also upgrading certain areas after listening to customers feedback.The 'Fan Edition' moniker is like a love letter to the S series fans, and this is the second year that Samsung has produced this product range.

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The world of flagship smartphones has seen tremendous improvements over the years, with many phone review experts saying that the sphere has hit an innovation hiatus

They (and I) are of the opinion that mid-range smartphones have taken the baton of continuous innovation.As Marques Brownlee puts it best:

Cheap phones are getting good. And good phones are getting cheap.— Marques Brownlee (@MKBHD) October 28, 2015

Tech giants are taking crucial components from their flagship smartphones and implementing them into more affordable models.With that said, Samsung calls the Galaxy S21 FE 5G a "flagship", and honestly, we agree.That is why it is an easy recommendation when its price starts at RM2,899 in Malaysia.

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With the Galaxy S21 FE 5G being in our pocket for a couple of days now, here is our first impression of the phone.
Below are the four things that stood out to us when we unboxed it:

1. Aesthetic and minimalistic design

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Flagship smartphones these days tend to accentuate their rear cameras with flashy camera bump designs. They are out to make a statement.Personally, those designs have never caught onto me. For me, a good phone design should be elegant, seamless, and minimalistic.That is why I love the Galaxy S21 FE 5G. Its camera bump and the back panel is a one-piece casing, unlike its predecessor which has a separate metallic cut-out for its three-camera system.The plastic back has a matte finish, which gives a premium touch and is not a fingerprint magnet. The side of the phone is a metal frame with five antenna bands, empowering the phone with 5G connection capabilities.The screen is 6.4", while the dimension is 155.7 x 74.5 x 7.9mm, which is  0.2" larger and 3.3mm wider than the Galaxy S21 5G.It weighs 177g, only 8g heavier than the Galaxy S21 5G, but you get 500mAh more battery.The model comes in four colour options: Olive, Lavender, White, and Graphite.All and all, it is a candy-looking phone that has zero design fault to me.

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2. Impressive specs that you cannot ignore

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Looking at the spec sheet of the Galaxy S21 FE 5G and the Galaxy S21 5G side by side, you notice that other than the size differences we mentioned earlier, only the megapixel for the telephoto lens is different, while its front camera has gotten an upgrade.Although it says there is a 6GB RAM variant, Samsung's press release for the Malaysia market mentions that only "8GB RAM with 256GB internal storage" and "8GB RAM with 128GB internal storage" are available in the country.As for the processor you ask? Samsung is traditionally mum on the specifics of the chipset on its official pages, but it is reported that it will have the same chip — Snapdragon 888 — as the Galaxy S21 5G, with some models having an Exynos 2100 processor (which is also same as the Galaxy S21 5G models).The model I have has Exynos 2100 installed.

3. Customisable UI that makes your phone truly yours

Prior to the Galaxy S21 FE 5G, I was using a phone from another manufacturer. The user interface (UI) was fine and I loved the simplicity of it.But its looks started to bore me regardless of what wallpaper I changed to.That is why when I use the Galaxy S21 FE 5G and know that it comes with OneUI 4 — Samsung's newest overlay software that allows users to customise their phones — I know I won't miss out on anything with the switch.Below is how my home screen looks like. As a person who is always on his phone, having a 'Screen Time' widget on the front page of my home screen is crucial! I had the feature on my previous phone and I still have it on Samsung with Google's native Digital Wellbeing app.

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Besides, some of the widgets are better designed on Samsung phones. Take Spotify's widget for example. I can play, pause, and skip songs right from the widget, something I cannot do on my previous phone.On the third page of my home screen, I have the price charts of the cryptocurrencies that I hold thanks to Binance's widget.I thought I would lose some of the features coming from another phone brand, but nope... In fact, I get more. Samsung's One UI 4 is amazing thus far. And even if I don't like some of the stock widgets, I can easily download third-party apps to tweak the look of my home screen to my liking.It is a customisation wet dream for me. I can't wait to explore and purchase more themes to further personalise my home screen.

4. Stunning photos with the pro-grade camera

Aren't you surprised that a phone under RM3,000 has almost the same camera system as a top-of-the-line flagship smartphone? Sure, the Galaxy S21 FE 5G's telephoto lens is 22 megapixels lesser than the Galaxy S21 5G, but how often do we use telephoto lens to capture something miles away?With that said, the telephoto lens still delivers when you need to take a photo of a subject far away or zoom in to see the details. Here are two examples of me having fun with the lens:

Over the past few days, I have also taken the phone to some locations to test its cameras. Let the pictures speak for themselves:

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All I can say is the phone has no trouble capturing the toughest shot even when the setting is dark. I am no pro photographer. These are literally point and shoot. The Galaxy S21 FE 5G's cameras make everyone a pro photographer.

The Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G is now available in Malaysia for RM2,899 (128GB) and RM3,099 (256GB)

If you purchase between now and 31 January, you will receive a RM350 e-voucher for your next purchase. You will also get SamsungCare+ 1 Year Accidental and Liquid Damage for your new phone.Additionally, from now until 28 February, you get to enjoy up to 30% off on selected accessories, wearables, and hearables — such as Galaxy Watch4 and Galaxy Buds —  with every purchase of the Galaxy S21 FE 5G.Lastly, as Lunar New Year approaches, from 7 January to 27 February 2022, customers can enjoy a prosperous RM68 e-voucher for the Galaxy S21 FE 5G during this festive season.For more information on the launch offers, you can visit here; as for more information about the Samsung Galaxy S21 FE 5G, visit here.

This is our first impression of the phone. Stay tuned for the full review next week where we will explore more about the operating system, cameras, and unique features.


Don't Wear Your Bersih 4 T-Shirt To Bed, You Could Be Hauled In For Questioning

The High Court ruled today that the Home Ministry's ban on Bersih 4 T-shirts and other printed materials is within the ministry's jurisdiction, hence dismissing the judicial review application filed by Bersih 2.0 against the ban

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Judge Datuk Haji Mohd Yazid Haji Mustafa said the minister had the discretion to make such decisions on the basis of preserving the peace in a multi-racial country."The national interest needs to be jealously guarded. Indeed, the prime consideration to safeguard the public order, security and peaceful, are at the hands of the executive,” the judge said.

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Yazid also said in his decision that he took into consideration the fact that the rally was declared illegal, a notion that was not challenged by the applicant.“Based on the above reasons, I find that the minister's decision in making the order does not suffer from any illegality, irrationality, or procedural impropriety. The minister had taken the relevant considerations in making the said order,” he said in his judgement today.

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Electoral watchdog group Bersih 2.0 had filed a challenge after the Home Ministry issued an order banning all yellow T-shirts and printed materials on Bersih 4 a few days before the scheduled rally on 29 and 30 August

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The government had gazetted an order issued by the Home Ministry under the Printing and Presses and Publications Act 1984 on 28 August, banning any item of clothing in Bersih 2.0's signature yellow and/or with the name "Bersih 4" as well as other printed materials and pamphlets pertaining to the rally.

The nationwide ban was against the “printing, importation, production, reproduction, publishing, sale, issue, circulation, distribution or possession” of the yellow Bersih 4 T-shirts and the related printing materials, with the government citing their likely harm to public order, security, national interest and a likely breach of laws.

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Lawyer New Sin Yew, who represented the polls reform group, said that the High Court's decision will affect thousands of people nationwide and overseas, as the T-shirts and pamphlets have been distributed far and wide

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“So children wearing it on the streets, whoever's wearing it to sleep, I'm sorry you may want to reconsider what you're doing. If you're in possession of any of these items, you are at risk," he said, adding that anyone in possession of Bersih 4 paraphernalia is criminally liable under Section 8 of the Printing and Presses and Publications Act (PPPA).He added that even prominent figures like Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Azmin Ali and Batu MP Chua Tian Chang have already had their statements taken by the police, something that can now happen to many more. “In the best interest of justice, obviously we'll appeal this and we'll continue to fight for what we think is right and what we think it is a perfectly legitimate form of expressing yourself under the Federal Constitution,” he added.

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Bersih 2.0 chairperson Maria Chin Abdullah said that they will definitely be filing an appeal, maintaining that the T-shirt and pamphlets are not meant to disrupt public order but to push for clean elections and good governance

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“It is important to recognise our right of expression. If you look at the T-shirt what does it say? It doesn't say that were going to cause a riot or violence. The five demands that we have printed on the T-shirt is about a better Malaysia,” she said.

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Terengganu-Born Artist Captures Attention Of Dr Noor Hisham With Stunning Mural

Malaysian artist Suhaimi Ali has recently made headlines for his realistic depictions of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) and Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah

Suhaimi, a Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) graduate of Fine Arts, first shared a photo of the completed artwork to his Facebook page on 29 June. Speaking about the Agong and Dr Noor Hisham, two people who Suhaimi greatly admires, the artist captioned his post with the quote, "Leader[s] become great, not because of their power, but because of their ability to empower others."

The Terengganu-born artist revealed that he actually began the piece before the Movement Control Order (MCO)

He first began the piece in March as an homage to his two heroes. "I painted the portraits of them because I wanted to show my respect and appreciation [for] frontliners, especially Dr Noor Hisham and the Agong," he told SAYS. On his Facebook account, Suhaimi shared a series of photos showing the making of the mural, from initial sketches to the completed artwork.

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Suhaimi added that the mural was a collaborative effort with artists Abdul Hadi Ramli and Firdaus Nordin, who skilfully painted Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.

The portraits were widely received by fellow Malaysians and had even caught the eye of Dr Noor Hisham

The Health director-general applauded Suhaimi's stunning work, tweeting, "Awesome, you guys are very talented and extraordinary. Well done."

Awesone, You guys are very talented and extraordinary. Well done— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) June 29, 2020

Speaking to SAYS, Suhaimi expressed, "I felt so happy because my mural got his attention. I hope he can come and visit the mural at U12." He added that he was also thankful for local residents who have since approached him for hire. The impressive piece can be found behind a mamak stall in Section U12, Shah Alam.

Dr Noor Hisham has been the inspiration for many artists as of late. This local company really captured the Health director-general's charm with their enamel pins:

                Attention, Dr Noor Hisham Fans! You Can Now Get Limited Edition Pins Of The Health D-G

Warning: Do not use enamel pins on face masks.

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Similarly, a 250sqft mural in Terengganu is the first in Malaysia to feature all the Prime Ministers:

                [PHOTOS] Terengganu's Latest Tourist Attraction Features A Mural Of Our Prime Ministers

The mural cost RM30,000.

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I Tried The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G To See If It's Worth The Price. Here's My Honest Review

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is here, and you could say less is more

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At first glance, even the box it arrives in is minimalist.Only the essentials are included – the phone, a USB-C to USB-C charging cable, a SIM card key, and a few slim manuals and warranty cards.

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You'll have to get the charger separately if you need it (for RM129). However, Samsung's move to exclude the charger doesn't come as a surprise, as more brands are looking to lower their carbon footprint.Do note that the Galaxy S21+ 5G comes with a USB-C to USB-C cable, not your regular USB-C to USB-A cable. Be careful NOT to use a USB-C charger meant specifically for charging devices like laptops.

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Another thing to note is that the phone doesn't come with a headphone jack, and doesn't include a pair of headphones. You'll need to get a converter if you want to use your own headphones, but Samsung seems keen on getting users to try out their Galaxy Buds Live or Galaxy Buds Pro.

When it comes down to the phone, though, it is a thing of beauty

The new Galaxy S21+ 5G comes in four colours – Phantom Violet, Phantom Black, Phantom Silver, or Phantom Pink.I thought I chose the most subdued option with Phantom Silver, but it turned out to look really gorgeous because of the beautiful reflected hues on the metal back casing. Thanks to the material used, it also helps reduce those annoying fingerprint marks.

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The phone itself feels sleek and premium, but may be too big for those with small hands. Nevertheless, the metal casing makes the phone feel sturdy, while the Gorilla Glass Victus is the toughest glass Samsung has ever used on a phone, providing great protection.To test out how strong the Galaxy S21+ 5G is, I did a drop test...

...onto a piece of sugar paper and several stacked pillows.Safe to say no Galaxy S21+ 5G phones were harmed in the process.

One thing that caught my attention was how smooth the display is

The Galaxy S21+ 5G features a 6.7-inch display with up to 120Hz refresh rate. This makes scrolling through social media and websites insanely smooth and seamless.

But the main reason for the hype behind the Galaxy S21+ 5G is definitely its camera, which is powerful and packed with features

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Samsung did a great job with their contour cut camera design. Unlike previous phones that had awkward camera bumps jutting out, this new design blends the camera with the outer frame. Overall, the design looks cleaner, more sophisticated, and just makes sense.

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The Galaxy S21+ 5G features a 12MP ultra wide camera, a 12MP wide-angle camera, and a 64MP telephoto camera. It also has a 10MP selfie camera.Using the normal camera mode, you can achieve up to 30x zoom. The phone also has a Zoom Lock function that helps you stabilise when zooming in.Besides that, there is a special distinction between the normal camera mode and the 64MP camera mode. The 64MP camera mode lets you capture the smallest details, so you can crop your picture multiple times and still get super clear photos.

Here's a look at a shot taken with the normal camera mode. It is already impressive considering the amount of detail retained while zooming.

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But take a look at this 64MP shot taken with the Galaxy S21+ 5G.The leaves on the tree still look so clearly defined, even though it's all the way across the street. For photo enthusiasts, you can also save your picture in .raw format for more editing capabilities.

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Apart from that, the flagship smartphone has tonnes of other camera features to offer, including Single Take, Night Mode, 8K video recording, and more. But we will explore all of these features in an upcoming in-depth review of the Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G.

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If there's one thing to nitpick about the Galaxy S21+ 5G, it would be the overall user experience and difficulty in navigating the UI

The Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G is a powerful phone, but first-time Samsung users may take a while to getting used to the device. I had to Google to figure out a few simple functions like adjusting the brightness in quick settings and how to restart the phone. Thankfully, there are lots of helpful websites with tips on how to use the Galaxy S21+ 5G and all its functions.How to adjust brightness in quick settings:When you swipe down from the top, your phone displays a few quick setting options like WiFi, Bluetooth, and flight mode. However, you'll need to swipe down again to reveal more settings like brightness.Restarting phone using side key:You can set the side key to be a shortcut button to open your camera. But doing so disables the default function of turning off or restarting your phone. Basically, you can only set your side key to do one thing.

So, how is the Galaxy S21+ 5G different from S21 5G or S21 Ultra 5G?

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The Galaxy S21 5G has similar features to the S21+ 5G, and is RM600 cheaper, but has a plastic back casing instead of a sturdy metal back casing.The Galaxy S21 Ultra 5G, on the other hand, has a 108MP main camera, more RAM, more internal storage, as well as support for the Samsung S Pen stylus. However, you'll have to fork out a whopping RM1,000 more for this device.At RM4,299, the Galaxy S21+ 5G is the perfect middle ground if you're looking for a high performance smartphone, but don't really require all the bells and whistles.So, is it worth the price?The phone itself definitely feels high-end and fitting of the price tag. However, it's only worth it if you plan on exploring and using all the features. Photography enthusiasts will love all the impressive camera functions on this phone, and I'll do an in-depth review of it soon. But if you're just looking for a normal phone for everyday use, you should be able to find a cheaper phone that works well enough.

You can pre-order the all-new Samsung Galaxy S21+ 5G from Samsung Experience Stores, Samsung Authorised Partners, and Samsung Malaysia’s Online Store

Find out how to get your hands on the smartphone from Samsung's website today.


A Father In China Sold His Daughter For RM47,500 Then Used It All On Female Livestreamers

A father in China sold his little girl for 80,000 yuan (approximately RM47,500) so he could tip his favourite female livestreamers

The father, known by his surname Lu, reportedly claimed that his wife had disappeared on him, leaving him alone with their two children, one son and a daughter.So he decided to sell his daughter as he could no longer afford to raise both of them, reported Daily Mail on 12 November while citing a China-based newspaper Strait Metropolis Daily.

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He is now facing child trafficking charges

While he sold off his daughter in February this year, the case was reported on Tuesday.According to the China-based newspaper, the father, who is from the province of Fujian, was introduced to the buyers by two middlemen.The buyers, known by their surname Chen, live in the city of Fuzhou, which is 110 kilometres away from Lu's hometown of Putian, the English daily reported.The couple/buyers suffer from fertility problems and after their son died in 2017, they hoped to adopt a child. When the Chen family met with the father for the first time at the beginning of the year, they immediately decided to adopt his daughter after seeing her pictures and videos.In February, they drove to Putian to pick up the girl.Daily Mail reported that the Chen family then paid the father 80,000 yuan (USD11,400) in the name of "nutrition fees" and signed an "adoption contract" with the father.

After having made the "trade", the father then splurged the money on female vloggers who hosted live shows on video platform Kuaishou

However, the deal made between the father and the Chen family came to light in May when they tried to apply for an ID for the girl using a fake birth certificate. Following the discovery of the case, the People's Procuratorate of Jin'an District in Fuzhou have now pressed charges against the father and the others.

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Parents selling their babies has been a persistent problem in China:

                Mother In China Bought A New Phone After Selling Off Her Twin Babies For RM38,200

Local police uncovered the crime recently while investigating a different case.

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                Dad Sells His Baby For RM14,522 To Buy An iPhone But That’s Not Even The Worst Part

Only in China.

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[PHOTOS] Yes, It Really Did Snow In Vietnam!

Snow has fallen in Northern Vietnam for the first time in many years

The snow caused a five-hour traffic jam as people drove into the mountainous provinces of Lao Cai and Ha Giang to see the wintry flurries.

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The weather system responsible for the snow has also brought some unusual weather to other parts of the region.
This is normally the dry season, but torrential rain has been lashing Laos, Vietnam and southeast China.

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Oudomxay in Laos reported 142mm of rain in a 24 hour period and Zhanjiang in China’s Guangdong province, reported 102mm. For Zhanjiang, this is three times the amount of rain that is expected in the entire month of December.

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The torrential downpours have caused flooding in parts of the region, which has inundated peoples' homes and made roads impassable.
Conditions across the region are expected to improve over the next few days. The rain will slowly edge eastwards and subside.

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100 hectares of chayote and another 100 hectares of flowers were destroyed, and all vegetables and other crops were buried by snow in Sa Pa

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Heavy snowfall also led to constant traffic congestion on Highway 4D connecting Lai Chau and Lao Cai provinces

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More than 50 cars and trucks were unable to continue driving

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Local authorities reported that some 5,000 people flocked to Sa Pa to watch the snow, adding to the traffic congestion.

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The province has quickly mobilised workers and rescuers to remove snow and assure that travel remains safe

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Sa Pa Town in the northern province of Lao Cai, a major national tourist attraction, wears an even more attractive look now with snowfall of more than five centimetres

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It said that at a height of over 1,900m above sea level, temperatures had dipped to as low as minus two degrees Celsius, forming icy sheets 10-20cm thick

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While it has been known for long that it snows in Sa Pa, this is not a common occurrence

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Average temperature in Sa Pa remained low yesterday at about minus one degree Celsius, with constant heavy smog and drizzle

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Vietnam had already been experiencing unusual weather before the snow hit, with torrential downpours lashing the country during its dry season. The same has been happening in neighboring Laos and southeast China.

In Laos, Oudomxay received 142mm of rain in a single 24-hour period, while Zhanjiang in Guangdon province in China reported 102mm. This is three times the amount of expected rainfall for the entire month of December for Zhanjiang, said reports.

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The heavy rains have caused flooding in many parts of the area, and has inundated peoples’ homes and made roads impassable. Conditions are expected to improve across the region over the next several days. The forecast calls for the rain to slowly move eastwards and subside, according to reports.

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This news of unusual weather in the region comes shortly after another freak snowfall swept through the Middle East and covered Cairo, Egypt for the first time in decades.

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Woman Who Was Caught Eating Outside With Pink Tag Gets 1-Day Jail Sentence & RM8,000 Fine

A 72-year-old woman who went viral for breaching home quarantine to dine out in a restaurant has been charged with one day in jail and a RM8,000 fine

The accused, Nur Emah Mohamad Hashim, pleaded guilty to defying the Home Surveillance Order (HSO) under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO).According to Malaysiakini, Magistrate Nabihah Mohd Noor passed the sentence and also ordered Nur Emah to serve a six-month jail term in default if she failed to pay the fine.

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Nur Emah had returned to Malaysia from overseas on 4 July and tested negative for COVID-19 upon her first screening at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA)

She was to undergo a 14-day home quarantine but flouted the order to have breakfast with her family in Perak on 6 July.A second screening test done on the 13th day of her quarantine on 17 July then found both her and her son positive for COVID-19.They were admitted to Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh, but not before photographs of her dining out while wearing a pink wristband, which denotes she was under quarantine, was widely circulated on social media.

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She was charged under Section 22(b) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 which carries a punishment under Section 24(a) of the same act

According to The Star, the charge sheet stated that she had gone to a cafe at Lengkok Meru Permai 1 and thereby defied the HSO issued to her.The offence carries a maximum jail term of two years, a fine, or both.

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

The owner of the nasi kandar restaurant that resulted in the Sivaganga cluster has also been charged:

                Index Patient Who Started Sivaganga Cluster Faces 5 Months' Jail And A RM12,000 Fine

He has yet to serve his jail sentence as he is currently being supervised at the hospital.

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"Relatives & Exes" Of A Kelantanese Man Who Won RM1 Million Come Out Of Hiding

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On Saturday, 6 March, Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) announced its first winner of the BSN Sijil Simpanan Premium Special Draw of 2021

The winner, a 21-year-old man, brought home RM1 million in cash savings.The man, who is from Kelantan and was not named due to security reasons, became the youngest winner in the country since BSN's RM1 million special draw was introduced in 2014.

Image via Berita Harian

The announcement made headlines with Harian Metro reporting about the lucky young man, who was now a million ringgit richer.
The news seemed to have prompted thousands of long-lost "relatives and exes" to come out of hiding to claim links to the young man.

In the comment section of Harian Metro's Facebook post, thousands have since taken to shower the man with love, reminding him how he is related to each one of them in one way or the other.Among others, a woman commented that she's sorry for rejecting him before due to the age difference between them, but she's now ready to accept him as love is all that matters.With over 3,100 comments at the time of writing this SAYS story, the 21-year-old man probably baffled after suddenly finding out that he everybody's favourite person in Malaysia.

Many left comments saying that he is their long-lost brother

"Thank goodness for this news, Harian Metro. If not for this news, I'll have remained separated from my foster brother. Congratulations, adik for winning RM1 million," commented a reader."Alhamdulillah! My youngest sibling, separated since birth, finally reunited. Thank you, BSN."One commenter even left their number for the young man to contact them."Thank you, Harian Metro for reuniting with my younger brother who has been lost since childhood. To Roslan's younger brother, take this brother's phone number, come home, okay, little brother."Another said they forgive the young man's any apparent sins."Litter brother, I have never been angry at you. Little brother, I forgive all your sins."

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There were old flames and future prospects waiting for him

One left a comment, asking him to propose to keep his promise as it's not good to break a promise.An ex was apparently ready for a fresh start.

			I'm sorry I rejected you back then because of our age difference. Can you take me back? We make a fresh start.

Meanwhile, another woman joked that she's still young enough for him."Alhamdulillah for your provisions, son. Aunt's provisions haven't come yet but auntie has a 15-year-old girl. I can wait for another five years. Invest your money, son. I can be your aunty-in-law," commented another.

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"I'm Sorry Anwar" – Tian Chua Apologises For Running As Independent Against PKR

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Former PKR vice-president Chua Tian Chang, better known as Tian Chua, has issued a public apology to PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim

Tian Chua had nominated himself as an independent candidate for the Batu parliamentary seat on nomination day, Saturday, 5 November, in the 15th General Election (GE15), which caused a rift in his relationship with PKR.According to Berita Harian, Tian Chua has said that he accepts any disciplinary action PKR has for him."I have to respect the president's decisions, and I understand his [Anwar's] dilemma. He had to carry out his responsibilities as president by abiding by party rules. I just want to serve Batu as its elected representative again. I completely understand his frustration, and I'm sorry for having to do something that saddens him," Tian Chua said.While the Batu candidate acknowledged Anwar's disappointment, Tian Chua has said that his relationship with the PKR president will not be affected and the two politicians will remain close friends."I would like to emphasise that my friendship with Anwar will not change in the slightest, even if it is influenced by current political events. I still respect and appreciate his sacrifice as a leader, and wish him success in GE15," the Batu candidate told Berita Harian reporters on Sunday, 6 November.

Apologies from Tian Chua to Anwar Ibrahim after contesting Batu seat as an independent.
Image via Azhar Ramli/NSTP

As per the party's policy, Tian Chua was sacked from his position as vice president after he chose to contest as an independent

"It is unfortunate he has chosen this path. He has been a dedicated reformist, and I don’t think this is what a reformist should do. So we have to take the necessary action," Anwar told The Star reporters. The PKR president also described Tian Chua as "turning his back" on the party and said that this is a "dead end" for his political career.

Image via Lim Huey Teng/Malaysiakini

Aside from Anwar, PKR-nominated Batu candidate P Prabakaran has also expressed his disappointment in Tian Chua's decision

According to a report by Malay Mail, Prabakaran labelled his predecessor's actions as "selfish"."When we talk about Pakatan Harapan taking over the government, he cares more about himself... I feel disappointed at his selfishness," he said to reporters before entering the nomination centre.

Prabakaran feels disappointed in Tian Chua's actions as the latter had been his supporter for four years.
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Despite all the pushback on his decision, Tian Chua received support from PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli. Before making his decision, the Batu candidate had called Rafizi before he decided to hold an independent ticket in GE15. Tian Chua reportedly received the deputy president's blessings before contesting.Tian Chua had previously held the Batu seat for two terms and was dissatisfied with this term's candidate list provided by PKR.

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