Civil Servant Couples Who Are 5 Months Into Pregnancy Can Now Leave Work An Hour Early

In an effort to safeguard the welfare and safety of female civil servants in the country, a special facility is being implemented for female public servants who are five months into their pregnancy

They will be allowed to leave work an hour early starting 1 January 2018.The special facility will be given to all permanent and contract staff including those currently serving the state public service, statutory bodies and local authorities.While it applies to the female public servants, who are five months into their pregnancy, it can also be applied to their husband, provided the couple works in the same vicinity.

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It is important to note that the criteria of "in the same vicinity" implies that the couple works in the same building, complex or area

This, so that it allows the husband and wife to ride in the same vehicle to return home from work, according to the Public Service Circular No 11 of 2017, which was issued Friday, 22 December, and was approved by the Public Service Department Director-General (D-G) Tan Sri Zainal Rahim Seman.

Additionally, civil servants can use the facility at any time once they are into their fifth month or 22 weeks and above of pregnancy

"The facility will expire one day after the approved deadline or on the date when they start their maternity leave, whichever comes first."The use of this special facility is based on the application from the civil servant and approval from the head of the department," the circular stated.

However, civil servants seeking to use the special facility should submit the application form at least a week earlier so that the administration of the department keeps functioning smoothly

Public Service Department Director-General (D-G) Tan Sri Zainal Rahim Seman
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Read more on what's in store for government servants and pensioners next year:

                BUDGET 2018: Bonuses, Leave Days, And Special Assistance For Civil Servants

Good news for civil servants!

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A Selangor Dad Who Sexually Assaulted His Daughter 623 Times Has Been Jailed For 48 Years

Soon after a 36-year-old man from Selangor divorced his wife in 2015, he started sexually assaulting his eldest daughter, who was 13 at the time, several times a day

For the next two years, the father of three girls would continue to rape and sodomise her for more than 600 times. Until the girl, now 15, revealed her ordeal to her mother after learning that her father planned to do the same with her two younger sisters.

Arrested on 26 July, the unit trust agent has now been sentenced to 48 years in jail with 24 strokes of the rotan

Earlier today, 8 September, the father admitted in the Court For Sexual Crimes Against Children to 623 counts of sexual crime against his 15-year-old daughter.He pleaded guilty to 591 charges of sodomising, 30 charges of touching inappropriately, one charge of raping and one charge of sexually assaulting his eldest daughter.Of the 48 years, 28 years are for incest, physically assaulting the victim without intercourse, and sexually abusing the child, and the rest 20 years are for sodomising the victim. The sentences are to run concurrently, judge Yong Zarida Sazali ruled.

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It took the Court two days to read out all the charges

The father, who has full custody of his eldest daughter against whom he committed the sexual crimes, is the first Malaysian to be accused of hundreds of sexual charges in the country.He has been charged under Section 377C of the Penal Code, Section 14/16 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017, Section 31(1)(a) and Section 31(1)(b) of the Child Act 2016, and Section 376A of the Penal Code.He was also ordered to pay RM10,000 in compensation to his daughter. If he doesn't pay, he would be sentenced to an additional 12 months in jail.Additionally, he has also been ordered to undergo counselling. And after his release, he is to be monitored by police for a duration of three years.

The 36-year-old father who sodomised his own daughter over 600 times.
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The father, who was not represented in court, appeared calm when the judge meted out the sentence against him

The victim, his daughter, was also present during the trial to deliver her victim impact statement in closed-door proceedings, reported NST Online.The father's identity is being kept private in order to protect the victim's identity.


This Artificial Womb For Lambs Could Save The Lives Of Premature Babies In The Future

Researchers at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP) have developed an artificial womb that could change the way doctors treat premature babies

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In a study, the US research team detailed the testing of the artificial womb on several fetal, premature lambs. The team created a fluid-filled transparent container to simulate how fetuses float in amniotic fluid inside a mother's uterus, and attached it to a mechanical placenta that keeps blood oxygenated.

The fetal lambs, eight in total, were then placed inside. Over the course of four weeks, the lambs were able to grow healthily inside the fluid-filed device.

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Their lungs and brains grew, opened their eyes, wriggled around, and even sprouted wool!"We start with a tiny fetus that is pretty inert and spends most of its time sleeping. Over four weeks we see that fetus open its eyes, grow wool, breathe, swim," said Dr. Emily Partridge, a CHOP research fellow.

It may take another decade before this technology can be used on premature human infants, but it’s an important step in that direction.

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"If we can develop an extra-uterine system to support growth and organ maturation for only a few weeks, we can dramatically improve outcomes for extremely premature babies," said Dr. Alan Flake.

At present, premature infants who survive delivery require mechanical ventilation, medications, and IV drips that provide nutrition and fluids

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Preterm-related problems are said to be one of the leading causes of newborn deaths worldwide. It has been reported that more than one in 10 of the world’s infants, of more than 15 million children, were born prematurely and more than a million of those children died secondary to complications associated with premature birth.

Watch this video to see how the womb works in real life:

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M'sian Man 'Kantoi' For Running Red Light & Not Realising Traffic Cops Were Behind Him

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A video of a Malaysian motorcyclist running a red light at a T-intersection recently went viral on Facebook

In the one-minute clip uploaded on We Are Malaysians' page, the man can be seen waiting for the traffic light to turn green, but after a lorry from the opposite side passes him, he dashes away and runs the red light.While the man believes he is safe and that there will be no consequences for running the red light, he seems unaware that several traffic officers are right behind him and continues speeding.

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An officer then appears from the side and accelerates to stop the man from fleeing

At first, the man does not realise that he is being pursued by the officers and continues to ride his motorcycle for another 30 seconds.One of the officers then overtakes his vehicle and signals for him to pull over to the side of the road, at which point he slows down and comes to a complete stop.He is then given a fine by the officers for the traffic violation.

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Malaysians were amused by his attempt to flee and left their thoughts in the comments section

One user commented that the motorcyclist is an excellent example of being caught red-handed.

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Another congratulated the police officers for their spectacular work in chasing the man down.

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Meanwhile, another user said the man was just unlucky, as they have witnessed so many other motorcyclists running over red lights every day.

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You Can Get This 'Smol' Xiao Long Bao Keycap & It's Too Cute To Handle

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We've just found the smallest xiao long bao in the world... and it's so cute!

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Made with resin, this steamed bun or xiao long bao keycap (depending on how you see it) is the perfect present for keeb enthusiasts or dumpling fans

Compatible with most gaming or mechanical switch keyboards, it can replace buttons such as the ESC, F1-F12, and arrow key, to name a few.

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With realistic-looking creases like the folds on actual dumplings, the keycap comes on top of a 'bamboo steamer' attached with magnets, which makes it detachable

Here are some photo reviews from customers on Shopee:

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So 'smol'.

You can get it for RM32 on Shopee here

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If you're building your own mechanical keyboard or want a custom-made one, here's how you can get started:

                6 Simple Steps To Help You Build Your First Custom Mechanical Keyboard

Here's all you need to know about keyboard sizes, keycaps, and switches!

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                4 Places That Make Gorgeously Sleek Custom Keyboards In Malaysia

From fully-built custom keyboards to unique parts, these local talents got you covered.

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                This M'sian Design Student Makes Cute Custom Keycaps That Will Make Your Keyboard Sparkle

Look at how they glisten!

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Looking for a new keyboard to match your vibe? Here are some options you can consider:

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

So many choices, so hard to choose.

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7 Undeniable Signs It’s Time To Quit Your Job

So, you’ve been thinking about it but you’re unsure of whether it’s time to leave. Choosing to resign from your job can either be gut-wrenching or exhilarating, but it should be guilt-free.

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Quitting may not be the solution to all of your problems. But it may be necessary for a number of reasons:

1. You’re withering like that pot of plants sitting on your desk

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You’ve learnt all there is to learn and there is nothing left for you to develop - in fact, you’re actually kinda bored. If you’ve reached this stage and there is no other role you can take on, it might be time for you to leave.“Like any relationship, your job shouldn’t just help pay the bills. It should also transform you into a better person – smarter, more open-minded, more ambitious, and more collected,” says Jonathan Yabut, founder and managing director of Grit2Great.

2. You find more meaning sitting in the toilet cubicle than at your own work cubicle

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Ah yes, meaningful work. This isn’t one of those times you wish you were saving the tigers in Mongolia or helping a refugee camp in the bushes of Syria (although, if you do that, keep up the amazing work!). This is for the rest who feel stuck in a job where their strengths are stifled and they dread every single thing they do.Maybe you’re someone who enjoys getting out of the office and meeting people but you’re stuck behind a desk calculating the company’s expenditures. Or maybe you’re someone who thrives on working in your own space but is forced to constantly get out and meet clients.If you find that you’re not building on your strengths or learning new things, it may be time to look for something else.“Most people stay too long in bad jobs because the corporate world is geared towards keeping us in roles, not matching individuals up with their ideal roles,” says Daniel Gulati, tech entrepreneur and author.

3. You need to stay back late to prove your worth

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When awards are given to those who go home late from work every day rather than on whether the person is productive, it often reflects on what is important to management. The illusion of productivity or busyness is not progress.Stats indicate that working long hours actually makes you less productive. Of course, there are times you need to put in extra hours but doing it everyday may do more damage than good in the long run.

4. Your doctor already knows exactly what you need every time you enter his clinic

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There is good stress that challenges you and then there is stress that takes a toll on your health.If you’re falling sick easily, your friends and family comment saying you look "exhausted" all the time, and you’re just struggling to cope with the lifestyle, it may be high time for you to find a job that is manageable.Experts say that being overworked can lead to much more serious health problems later on if left untreated.And if that's not you, let's be real. There's only so many fake MC's you can take.

5. You reword what you want to say a gazillion times and often don’t end up saying it

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“How would this sound? How would this be interpreted? Was this statement too far off the other views around the table?” questions Sallie Krawcheck, CEO of Ellevest.“I’ve worked in cultures in which ‘no idea is a bad idea’ and in ones in which you had to watch what you say. I am very over the term ‘authentic,’ but if you can’t be ‘authentic’ at your job, it’s time to look for another job,” she adds.If you feel unheard every time you speak up about an idea or solution, it may be time.

6. You love your job, but your boss is _________ (fill in the blank).

He overworks employees. She doesn't recognise your contribution or reward good work. Maybe they don't seem to have direction and the company seems to be hanging by a thread. According to a report, one of the top reasons employees leave their jobs in Malaysia is because of a poor relationship with the manager. If you love your job and the Miranda Priestly's and Gordon Ramsay's of the world are worth tahaning, then by all means grow with it. But if it isn't worth your sanity, it might be time to rethink your stay.

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7. Every day is venting day

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While at work, you b*tch about your frustrations towards your bosses or colleagues. Then, you go home and complain to your partner about how much you wish you weren’t working in the company. On the weekends, you blab to your parents, sister-in-law, and dog about how you wanna quit.People are getting sick of hearing you complain that they’re telling you to resign. If you find yourself constantly complaining, either leave or stop whining.

What are some other signs that it's time to leave your job? Share with us in the comments below!


This New Park In Shah Alam Will Transport You Straight To Japan And Entry Is Totally Free

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It's been forever since we've been able to travel due to the COVID-19 pandemic.
However, for folks who miss Japan, here's some good news for you!

There is now a way to 'travel' to Japan without boarding a flight.

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This new park in Shah Alam will make you feel like you've been transported straight to the Land of the Rising Sun

The Selangor-Japan Friendship Garden opened its doors to the public on Friday, 12 March.Located within Taman Tasik Shah Alam in Section 14, Shah Alam mayor Datuk Haris Kasim told Bernama that the garden was built as an expression of appreciation to Japan - one of Selangor's most loyal and longest investors.

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The friendship park features Japanese architecture and landscapes with attractions such as the Zen Garden, Maze Pond, and Torii Gateway

Selangor Journal reported that there is also a Tsukubai (a purification washbasin in Japanese culture) as well as a reflexology garden and a terraced lawn.

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Almost every corner of this beautiful garden is decorated with lush greenery along with natural elements such as wood and stone

In total, the park spans across 2.428 hectares and is surrounded by bamboo-concept security fences.

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Best of all, entry to the park is completely free of charge and it is open every day from 10am to 7pm

So, what are you waiting for? Grab your camera, and head down to Shah Alam. No one will believe that you never left the country!

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Sultan Selangor Gantung Tiga Darjah Kebesaran Milik Najib Dan Rosmah

Berkuat kuasa 6 Mei 2019, Darjah Kebesaran yang dikurniakan kepada bekas Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Razak dan isterinya, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor digantung sementara

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Perkara ini telah dititah oleh Sultan Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah.Darjah Kebesaran Najib:Dato' Paduka Mahkota Selangor (D.P.M.S.) Kelas Kedua yang membawa gelaran Datuk pada tahun 1992Keahlian Darjah Kebesaran Seri Paduka Mahkota Selangor (S.P.M.S.) Kelas Pertama yang membawa gelaran Datuk Seri pada tahun 2004Darjah Kebesaran Rosmah:Seri Paduka Mahkota Selangor (S.P.M.S.) Kelas Pertama yang membawa gelaran Datin Paduka Seri pada tahun 2005

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Pendaftar Darjah Kebesaran Negeri Selangor, Datuk Mohd Amin Ahmad Ahya berkata, penggantungan berkenaan dilakukan selepas perkara itu dirundingkan dengan Dewan di-Raja Selangor

Pendaftar Darjah Kebesaran Negeri Selangor, Datuk Mohd Amin Ahmad Ahya
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“Mereka kini didakwa di Mahkamah atas beberapa pertuduhan yang membabitkan kes rasuah, pecah amanah, dan penggubahan wang haram manakala Rosmah sudah didakwa atas beberapa pertuduhan yang membabitkan kes rasuah, penggubahan wang haram, dan kes Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri (LHDN),” katanya.Oleh itu, keahlian Najib serta Rosmah digantung berkuat kuasa 6 Mei 2019 hingga kes perbicaraan dan rayuan (jika ada) yang membabitkan mereka selesai di Mahkamah.

Walau bagaimanapun, penggantungan Darjah Kebesaran ini akan disemak semula selepas kes dimuktamadkan di Mahkamah

“Penggantungan ini selaras dengan kuasa Baginda di bawah Undang-undang Tubuh Kerajaan Selangor 1959, Statut Darjah Kebesaran yang berkaitan dan konvensi yang diamalkan di Selangor,” katanya lagi.

TERKINISultan Selangor gantung status pingat darjah kebesaran untuk Najib Razak, Rosmah Mansor.@501Awani pic.twitter.com/IJZMciZu1B— Ibrahim Sani (@ibrahimsaninet) May 10, 2019

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Jom Layan Bazar Terbesar Di Festival Ramadan Putrajaya 2013

Festival Ramadan Putrajaya 2013 yang pertama

Festival Ramadan Putrajaya yang akan menjadi bazar yang terbesar akan diadakan untuk kali pertama di pusat pentadbiran persekutuan.

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Bazar akan bermula pada 10 Julai dan berakhir pada 7 Ogos dan dilangsungkan di Presint 3 dan meliputi kawasan sekitar Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajaya, Mizan Zainal Abidin Masjid Tuanku dan Kiblat Walk.

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Aktiviti-aktiviti di Festival Ramadan Putrajaya 2013

Para peniaga bazar akan menawarkan pakaian, makanan dan pelbagai barangan untuk Hari Raya. Festival ini juga termasuk aktiviti keagamaan dan pameran.

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Festival Ramadhan Putrajaya 2013 dari 10 Julai hingga 7 Ogos 2013 di sekitar Kompleks Perbadanan Putrajaya Presint 3. Semua Muslimin Muslimat dijemput hadir beramai-ramai.

Antara program menarik : Jualan barangan persiapan raya, Pasar Mini Ramadhan, jualan gudang KPDNKK, pengisian kerohanian, persembahan kesenian islam, pameran buku dan lain-lain.
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Program agama seperti Tadarus Al-Quran dan Qiammulail di Tuanku Mizan Zainal Abidin Masjid selain daripada Tazkirah oleh popular ustaz dan ustazah di Malaysia akan diadakan.

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[CLICK SINI] untuk senarai penuh Kalendar Aktiviti Festival Ramadan Putrajaya dan maklumat lanjut.

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Kurma dan air Zam Zam percuma untuk anda

Kurma dan air Zam Zam akan diagihkan secara percuma kepada anda dan sesi berbuka puasa  serta sesi Moreh akan diadakan di masjid setiap hari.

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Apakah matlamat Festival Ramadan Putrajaya 2013?

Matlamat festival ini ialah untuk menyediakan lokasi alternatif bagi masyarakat Putrajaya untuk menikmati makanan untuk berbuka puasa serta kedai untuk Hari Raya.

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How The World Got Together On Facebook To Show 4-Year-Old Noah It's Cool To Wear Glasses

When Noah was feeling a little apprehensive about his new glasses, mom Lindsey Fisher turned to Facebook for support

Under the Facebook group Glasses for Noah, Lindsey asked that friends and family members post pictures of themselves wearing their glasses to prove glasses are cool.

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A photo of 4-year-old Facebook celebrity, Noah, wearing his glasses. (Facebook page Glasses for Noah)
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The page has spread beyond just friends and family and is now home to pictures of everyone from a bespectacled Batman to soldiers in specs, with more than a few four-legged four-eyes to boot.

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More than 15,000 Likes later, the viral power of social media has proved mother Lindsey's point

The number of Likes on the page at the time of publishing this story.
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The page has been live since 9 October and features hundreds of pictures and messages of support from friends and strangers alike who have flooded the page with pictures of themselves in glasses to make Noah feel better

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Friends with glasses: Noah has received dozens of pictures from people who want him to feel confident in his new glasses
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This supporter posted a Superman picture for Noah to show him even superheroes wear glasses
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A screengrab of the community page 'Glasses for Noah' created by 4-year-old Noah's parents. (Facebook page Glasses for Noah)
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A screengrab of the community page 'Glasses for Noah' created by 4-year-old Noah's parents. (Facebook page Glasses for Noah)
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a mother and daughter posted for Noah
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Three-year-old Elena looks great in her specs
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Noah and his mother look through the pictures in the evenings so Noah can see how cool his glasses-wearing supporters are.
Noah's favorite posts, however, seem to be the ones from superheroes.

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Overwhelmed by the response, Noah's parents posted a thank you note

"Thank you SO much for all of the photos - Noah is LOVING them!! Facebook won't let me share any more of your pictures at the moment - but please keep them coming! Y'all are amazing and we would give each of you a hug if we could!!!"

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Man Uses Google Maps To See Photos Of Late Grandma Every CNY After Losing Her To Cancer

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Losing a loved one and learning to cope with that loss can be one of life's most trying experiences

One Singaporean man who goes by the username @retroridersg on TikTok recently shared how he has been coping with losing his grandmother for the past two years.In a 14-second clip posted by the user, he shares a screen recording of himself using the Google Maps application while setting the address to 840 Hougang Central, Singapore.He then scrolls through the app and taps on the image from February 2009.The man continues to zoom in on the photo, which shows two women standing next to a traffic light, waiting to cross the busy road.He reveals in the video's caption that one of the women, a lady wearing a purple shirt and carrying multiple plastic bags, is his late grandmother.

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The man said that he uses Google Maps every year during the Chinese New Year holiday to view that image of his late grandmother because he misses her presence

He revealed to MS News, a Singaporean news publication, that he lost his grandmother to cancer two years ago during the country's COVID-19 lockdown.The Singaporean went on to say that he had the chance to show the picture to his late grandma while she was still alive.He also joked with her about whether she saw a Google Street View car while she was waiting to cross the street.Today, he would check on the image every now and then to keep her memory alive and to tell his grandmother that he is doing well in life.The man also said that the image of his grandmother holding the plastic bags full of groceries would bring him great joy because the woman was a great cook who had helped raise him and his siblings through her food.

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Netizens sympathised with the man in the comment section

One user commented that the video touched her."It is nice that you have this memory of her. I hope Google doesn't delete this photo of her," they wrote.

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Another commented that their father who has dementia is also on Google Street View and that it means so much to them and their family.

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Meanwhile, one user suggested that the man save the image in case Google deletes it from their servers.

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  @retroridersg Every Chinese new year whenever I miss my late grandma, I would come to google map and she will be there. miss you grandma. #fyp #foryoupage #coldplayyellow #cny2023 #grandma  original sound  - Lariexxx

In 2021, a Japanese man was surprised to find his late father on Google Maps:

                Guy Randomly Browses Google Earth And Finds Late Dad Being The Sweetest Husband Ever

The netizen shared that his father passed away seven years ago.

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Can Late-Night Eating Really Cause Weight Gain?

Regardless of being told to NOT eat after the clock hits 7 pm - because late-night eating is allegedly not good for our health - a lot of us find it too hard to resist the urge and eventually give in.
Now, it's beyond your control. So you are pretty much done with people who insist on telling you that it's bad for you to eat late.

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While a link between late-night eating and weight gain has been debated for years and many dieters do suspect a connection, the New York Times report that it has not been borne out in studies.
And speaking on the issue, nutrition and fitness expert Pamela Peeke, M.D., author of The Hunger Fix, says, "Weight gain caused by eating late is a complex issue that's not wholly false or true."
Also it's important to note that people indulge in late-night eating for a variety of reasons that often have very little to do with hunger.

The reasons can range from satisfying cravings to coping with boredom or stress. And after-dinner snacks tend not to be controlled. They often consist of large portions of high-calorie foods (like chips, cookies, candy), eaten while sitting in front of the television or computer.In this situation, it’s all too easy to consume the entire bag, carton, or container before you realize it. Besides those unnecessary extra calories, eating too close to bedtime can cause indigestion and sleeping problems.While there’s nothing wrong with eating a light, healthy snack after dinner as long as you plan for it as part of your daily calories, it's very important to keep from overeating. Some good options are packaged 100 calorie snacks, small servings of popcorn, ice cream bars, low-fat yogurt or fruit.

As this 2011 New York Times report notes, most of the research on the matter has been carried out in animals, and with mixed results

A 2005 study of primates at Oregon Health & Science University found that late-night meals did not lead to extra weight gain; whether consumed at 10 a.m. or 10 p.m., a calorie was just a calorie. But a study on adult men and women, published in April in the journal Obesity, has added support to the claim that eating late does have a greater effect on the waistline.In the study, researchers followed the sleeping and eating patterns of 52 people over seven days. About half the subjects were “late sleepers,” meaning the midpoint of their sleep cycles was 5:30 a.m. or later. The others were “normal sleepers,” whose midpoints were before 5:30 a.m.At the end of the study, the scientists found that the late sleepers had higher body mass indexes, typically downed more calories at dinner, and ate fewer fruits and vegetables. The late sleepers also slept fewer hours, a habit that is generally linked to weight gain.But even after adjusting for these and other variables, the scientists discovered that eating after 8 p.m. was associated with a higher body mass index, suggesting that late-evening calories are, for some reason, more hazardous to your weight.

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According to Dr. Peeke, "science and reality are conflicted here. Although some science says that there is no difference, in reality, there are many factors that make late-night eating a real problem."

"The catch is that when people eat later, they often tend to eat more mindlessly as they’re tired and not vigilant." Eating later can affect appetite in the morning, so that you don’t feel like eating."This dysregulates grehlin, the hunger hormone, and leptin, the appetite hormone," she says. "When they are not functioning optimally, appetite is off and people tend to overeat."

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The bottom line here is that the link between late-night eating falls in the grey area, meaning it's neither fact nor fake. So, it's still a good idea to eat early and put a leash on your late-night cravings!

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[VIDEO] Gelagat Ibu Bapa Pegang Sepanduk Nama Anak Dekat Pintu Sekolah Cetus Momen Lucu

Mengambil anak balik dari sekolah sudah menjadi rutin bagi para ibu bapa

Namun, sejak wujudnya pandemik Covid-19 di negara kita, semua sekolah terpaksa ditutup demi mengekang penularan wabak tersebut. Baru-baru ini, kerajaan telah membenarkan semula sesi persekolahan dibuka setelah kes positif dilihat semakin menurun dari hari ke hari.Tetapi, belum pun genap seminggu sekolah dibuka, tular pula momen lucu di laman sosial TikTok di mana ragam ibu bapa mengambil anak balik dari sekolah telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video tular tersebut di bawah:

  @ootgah001 kelakar weiii hari pertama sekolah  bunyi asal  - FIRDAUS77

Ibu bapa gigih pegang sepanduk siap letak nama anak supaya boleh nampak dari jauh

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh pengguna bernama Firdaus, kelihatan di luar perkarangan sekolah yang dirakamnya itu dibanjiri dengan ibu bapa sedang menunggu anak masing-masing.Namun, apa yang lebih melucukan adalah apabila rata-rata ibu bapa membawa sepanduk siap ada nama anak mereka.Situasi itu tidak ubah seperti rusuhan dan Firdaus juga sempat 'membahan' di dalam suasana riuh rendah itu seolah-olah dia berada di dalam sebuah event demonstrasi.

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"Macam airport dah, semua tunggu anak keluar flight" - Warganet

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah mendapat 80.3K views, 5.2K likes serta 368 shares di TikTok.Rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat video berkenaan dan berkata suasana itu seperti di luar perkarangan airport di mana tour guide memegang sepanduk dengan nama customer.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Kelakarlah tengok. Nasib baik parents diaorang tak bawa healer sekali kan :D

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[VIDEO] Konon Nak 'Prank' Masukkan Budak Dalam Mesin Basuh, Tiba-Tiba Malang Menimpa

Gurauan melampau seorang lelaki berusia 20-an telah menyebabkan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki terperangkap hampir 10 minit di dalam mesin basuh yang tidak boleh dibuka

Video kejadian itu turut memaparkan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki dikatakan telah terperangkap di dalam sebuah mesin basuh di kedai dobi layan diri selepas dimasukkan sendiri oleh bapa saudaranya yang pada mulanya hanya ingin 'bergurau.'Menurut laporan, kejadian telah berlaku di sebuah dobi layan diri di Bukit Sentosa, Rawang malam tadi.

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Kanak-kanak lelaki tersebut telah terperangkap selama 10 minit dan kejadian itu langsung tidak disedari oleh ibu kanak-kanak berkenaan. Bukan setakat itu sahaja, gurauan itu bertukar menjadi padah apabila pintu mesin basuh berkenaan tidak dapat dibuka dan menyebabkan kanak-kanak itu terperangkap.

Beberapa individu yang dikenali sebagai pekerja restoran mamak bersebelahan turut datang untuk membantu membuka pintu mesin basuh berkenaan

Mereka juga turut memecahkan pintu cermin mesin basuh berkenaan selepas usaha mereka untuk membuka pintu mesin basuh tidak berjaya.Menurut kenyataan pemilik dobi berkenaan iaitu Hazmal Hassan, berkata ada menerima panggilan daripada bapa kanak-kanak berkenaan yang telah menghubungi pengurusnya sendiri bagi menyelesaikan masalah dan juga ganti rugi yang perlu ditanggung.Hazmal berkata, "Berdasarkan maklumat yang saya terima, kanak-kanak itu bergurau dengan bapa saudaranya yang berusia lingkungan umur 20-an. "Secara tiba-tiba, lelaki itu memasukkan kanak-kanak itu ke dalam mesin basuh sebelum pintu mesin terkunci dan tidak dapat dibuka," katanya lagi.

Pintu mesin basuh itu lazimnya akan terkunci secara AUTOMATIK apabila dimasukkan wang syiling dan apabila butang 'mula' ditekan

Namun, Hazmal menjelaskan bahawa dia tidak tahu bagaimana kejadian ini boleh berlaku. Dia juga menyuarakan kerugian yang perlu ditanggung berjumlah hampir RM3,000 dan juga nyawa seorang kanak-kanak yang hampir melayang.Menurutnya lagi, kanak-kanak itu bernasib baik kerana mesin basuh berkenaan tidak sempat berputar, mungkin kerana terlebih muatan.Berikutan kejadian yang telah berlaku, Hazmal juga telah membuat satu laporan polis agar tindakan serta siasatan lanjut akan dijalankan kerana ianya telah mengancam nyawa kanak-kanak berkenaan.

Tonton video berdurasi dua minit 46 saat yang viral di media sosial yang memaparkan beberapa individu yang cuba untuk menyelamatkan kanak-kanak berkenaan:

Sumbat Anak Dalam Mesin Basuh DobiKejadian Sumbat Anak Dalam Mesin Basuh Dobi Layan Diri. Asalnya Nak Bergurau  TAPI bertukar tragedi sebab mesin basuh tak boleh buka. Harap anda jangan buat macam ni. Nak bergurau pun kena ada batasnya. Terima kasih kepada staff Restoran Salam di sebelah Dobi yang membantu mengeluarkan anak kecil tu.

Lokasi: Laundrybar Taman Bukit SentosaPosted by Metafora Anafora on Monday, October 1, 2018

Reaksi masyarakat juga dikatakan turut 'berang' dan sangat marah dengan tindakan pemuda itu:

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Hati-hati apabila bergurau. Jangan sampai menyebabkan nyawa seseorang melayang kerana tindakan yang tidak berfaedah.

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PM Ismail: Langkawi To Be First Travel Bubble Programme

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that Langkawi has been selected as the first travel bubble programme in the country.
Local visitors may return starting 16 September.

In a statement dated yesterday, 2 September, Ismail said the decision was made unanimously by a newly-formed special taskforce of which he heads, reported New Straits Times.The taskforce – called the Pandemic Management Special Committee – picked Langkawi after resolving to reopen the struggling tourism sector."Pulau Langkawi has been picked as the pilot project to be reopened to local tourists starting 16 September," he wrote on Twitter.

Langkawi island sits on the Malacca Straits off the north of the state of Kedah.
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Other tourist destinations will be added to the programme soon

In an accompanying graphic, Ismail stated that other islands and tourist destinations will also be added to the travel bubble programme after the "vaccination rate reaches 80%".It was not specified whether the 80% threshold referred to the total Malaysian population or the locals who live at said travel destination.Earlier on 1 September, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that Malaysia is expecting to enter the endemic phase of the COVID-19 virus by the end of October, subject to the former threshold.

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On the same note, Ismail said Malaysia's COVID-19 recovery is showing promising signs

Despite the roaring new case numbers, which have hovered around the 20,000 mark for almost a month, the Prime Minister announced Malaysia's R-naught (R0) has finally fallen below 1.0.The R0 – a virus' effective reproduction rate – is a measure that represents how infective and spreadable it is. A value under 1.0 means an infected person would, on average, spread it to a maximum of one other person."Alhamdulillah, today, for the first time in months, the infectivity rate nationwide dropped... I am confident that we are on the right track toward national recovery," he was quoted as saying by New Straits Times.

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He enthused that based on the projected data, Malaysians must prepare to live with the virus very soon

According to a The Straits Times report, Ismail quoted figures which indicate that the average vaccinated numbers for adults in all states will be 80% by end of this month, and 100% by the end of October."Eventually we have to live with COVID-19 as is the case around the world."As of 2 September, Malaysia's adult population which are fully vaccinated sits at 65.9%, while the total population sits further back at 47.2%.

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University Of Nottingham Malaysia May Be Up For Sale After 20 Years Of Operation

Owners of University of Nottingham Malaysia Sdn Bhd are considering selling the British educational institute located in Semenyih, Selangor for about RM500 million

Quoting people with knowledge of the matter, Bloomberg reported that Boustead Holdings Bhd is in talks to sell the education provider, while YTL Corp may tag along in the exit. Boustead Holdings Bhd is a Malaysian conglomerate involved in plantation, property, pharmaceutical, and finance, among other industries with a traceable British origin back in the 1820s.66% of the University of Nottingham Malaysia is owned by Boustead, while YTL owns 4%. The remaining 30% is owned by the University of Nottingham in the UK, said the sources.

Menara Boustead located in George Town, Penang.
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Discussions to sell the university are still in the early stages and there is no certainty that Boustead and YTL will proceed with the deal, according to the sources

When Bloomberg reached out to the companies, YTL executive chairman Francis Yeoh remained mum, while Boustead and the University of Nottingham Malaysia did not immediately respond to requests for comment.Over on the University of Nottingham Malaysia's Facebook page, things seem to be as usual with the university promoting a virtual fair to invite new students to enroll in their courses beginning in February next year.

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The University of Nottingham Malaysia first opened its doors to students in 2000 after the Ministry of Education invited international educational institutions to establish a campus in the country

Students moved to its 101-acre campus in Semenyih in 2005, seven years after Boustead, YTL, and the University of Nottingham formally announced their plans to open up the British university outside of the UK.Today, the campus has grown to 125 acres with 5,000 students from more than 85 different countries.The university is located 30km away from Kuala Lumpur and it offers foundation-level courses up to doctoral degrees.

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University of Nottingham in the UK is among the top 1% universities in the world.While there is no data on where its Malaysian counterpart ranks, the campus in the country was once awarded a five-star rating for the quality of its research and innovation, making it the highest-rated international university in Malaysia in the Malaysia Research Assessment (MyRA).

Meanwhile, see where Malaysian universities rank on the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings list:

                Here Are 10 Malaysian Universities That Made It To The Top 110 Universities In Asia

University of Malaya (UM) was the ninth best university in Asia.

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How 6 Friends Are Making Bottled Mineral Water Free And More Accessible In Malaysia

While water is a fundamental human need, 1.8 billion people the world over still use an unsafe drinking water source which may be contaminated by feces; and contaminated water is estimated to result in more than half a million deaths per year around the world.

A file photo of an Indian girl waiting for a bucket to fill with water dripping from a pipe connected to a stream.
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Unlike those living in countries where clean water is a simple flick of the tap away, for people in Malaysia tap water is not considered a safe source of clean drinking water. Therefore, purchasing bottled water is one of the few sources of clean water for most Malaysians.

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However, bottled water doesn't come free! Ranging anything from RM3 to RM25, they can at times cost more than your breakfast. Or less, depending on where you eat!

Enter Free For All, Malaysia's first brand of free mineral water

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An initiative by 6 people from different and diverse backgrounds, the 'Free For All' movement uses advertisements in order to make bottled drinking water free. You don't have to pay anything for it.

    We are the 6 pillars of Free For All. Coming from very different and diverse backgrounds, we all have one thing in common; We believe in changing the vibe of advertising to be beneficial. We want you to enjoy advertisements!  What better way to enjoy them while drinking a FREE bottle of fresh mineral water? #keepyourmoney Be an #aquaholic and join us! #freeforallmy A photo posted by FreeForAll (@freeforall_my) on Jul 9, 2015 at 12:40am PDT

How so?

Free For All bottles has exclusive promotional messages provided by their sponsors. Advertisements on the label ensure that the bottles are free.

Their movement begins across Klang Valley, where they distribute tens of thousands of bottles to consumers who can grab it for free

Free For All distributes tens of thousands of bottles to consumers who can pick it up whenever without being charged a single Ringgit. They carefully select all their distribution partners based on the locations where the youth frequently hangout.Places such as cafes, boutiques, universities as well as events and music festivals. While they are currently focusing on places frequented by the youth, they are also busy planning to distribute the bottles throughout Malaysia.As they mention in their website, "Slowly but surely!"

  A photo posted by FreeForAll (@freeforall_my) on Jul 12, 2015 at 9:56pm PDT


Penang Thieves Left This House Empty-Handed Because It Looked Like It Was Already Robbed

Two thieves broke into a house in Simpang Ampat, Penang on Wednesday, 24 April

The men, who arrived at the house at 1pm, were caught off guard by the state of the house, Sin Chew Daily reported.

They were confused to find belongings randomly scattered all over the floor of the living room and on the mattress in the bedroom

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The furniture also seemed to be oddly positioned.

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The men, who intended to steal a television, decided not to take anything after coming to the conclusion that the house had already been ransacked.

Suspicious of the white car parked in front of the compound, the owner of the house, Ang, rushed inside when he arrived home.
"Is this your house?" the burglars asked when they came face-to-face with him.

The two men then ran off.Ang lodged a police report soon after.

According to the 77-year-old, this was not the first instance in which robbers had targeted his home

He disclosed in the police report that it had been burgled several times, as its location as a corner house made it easy for people to break in through the side windows.This is why he decided to no longer keep valuables inside the house.Ang also revealed the suspects' car plate number which he managed to make a mental note of. However, police have confirmed that the license plate was a fake, Sin Chew Daily reported.


Man Took A Week To Build Doraemon. His Cat Destroyed It In Seconds.

A toy vendor from Thailand took to Facebook to vent his frustrations when his cat knocked down a Doraemon collectible he kept safely at home

"Feeling annoyed," he shared in a post on Friday, 27 December."It took me a week to put together!"

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Apparently, he has had the Doraemon figurine assembled for awhile now

Armed with a beer, he completed the 4,500-piece figurine in March and only recently found a buyer.He wrote that the customer wanted to collect it just before the new year.

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Unfortunately for him, his efforts were undone by his cat just days before he was to hand it over

From the pictures he posted, it appears that his cat had knocked the figurine onto the ground and did not seem the least guilty about it."Damn cat! My 4,500 figurine is broken in pieces!" he wrote, "I will kill you!"

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However, fret not, it seems the owner has already forgiven the frisky feline

Thankfully for the cat, his owner was only joking.

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Either way, the cat showed no remorse.

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Always quick to action, the Malaysian Twitterverse have already jumped on the adorable photos

Twitter user @UvuvwevwevOssas reposted the pictures with his own caption, "Luckily you're cute, otherwise you would be dead already."The tweet has garnered over 66,000 retweets with countless people fawning over the naughty but easily-forgivable cat.

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This Twitter user replied that the cat must not have liked Doraemon in the house, who is technically also a cat (a blue Japanese robot cat, to be precise).

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This user also imagined the cat going, "Take that for replacing me with another!"

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"I didn't do anything," this netizen wrote while picturing the playful kitty.

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Charles & Keith Founders Have Lunch With Teen Girl Mocked For Calling The Brand A "Luxury"

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Earlier this month, a 17-year-old girl was mocked by Singaporeans on TikTok after she posted a video of her buying a bag from Singaporean brand Charles & Keith (C&K) and describing it as her "first luxury bag"

In the video, the teen thanked her father for gifting her the luxury bag.She was excited and was seen happily unboxing and modelling the black Double Handle Tote Bag, which is priced at SGD79.90 on Charles & Keith's Singapore website and RM299.90 on its Malaysia website.It is the most expensive bag she owns.However, her joy did not sit well with others, who mocked the teen for thinking it was a "luxury" brand. They implied that she was ignorant and should know better than to gush over something that's very cheap.

  @zohtaco thank you dad   Glitch - Just audios

The teen, who has been publicly identified as Zoe Gabriel, then posted a follow-up video, in which she addressed the negativity she received

Unlike her first joy-filled video, she was emotional in the second one as she shared about her family's financial difficulties and how grateful she was to receive such a gift from her hard-working father."Money is the topic that makes me most uncomfortable to talk about because growing up, I did not have a lot," she shared while tearfully adding that her family could not afford to buy bread from BreadTalk."That [a simple bread] was such a luxury to us when we first moved to Singapore. Every time we passed by a store, my parents would just say 'next time' but the next time would never come," she recounted.Addressing one of the negative comments, Zoe remarked how wealth makes people ignorant."To you, an SGD80 bag may not be a luxury, [but] for me and my family it is a lot. And I was so grateful that my dad was able to get me one," she added in the follow-up video, which has gone viral."I can't believe I got hate over a bag that I was so excited to have."

  @zohtaco Replying to @cressy i am so happy and grateful for you, that you can consider charles and keith not a luxury. also btw if you google it, lots of sources do classify them as a luxury brand. so.   original sound - zoe  - zoe

Zoe's response has since impressed Charles & Keith founders

According to the company's spokesperson, the founders have invited Zoe and her father out for lunch which will be followed by a tour of the brand's headquarters."Our hearts really went out to Zoe, but we were so impressed with (how gracefully) she handled the situation, displaying wisdom far beyond her years, and values that resonated with us greatly. Our founders believe that our products should spark joy, empower fashion lovers, and give them confidence, something we believe she presented so eloquently in her video," The Straits Times quoted the spokesperson as saying.Zoe shared on Instagram last night, 12 January, that she and her father had the incredible opportunity to visit the Charles & Keith headquarters and learn more about what goes on behind the scenes

Zoe with her father at the Charles and Keith headquarters in Singapore.
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Meanwhile, shoppers in Malaysia will be forking out an extra 10% tax when purchasing imported low-value goods online starting April:

                M'sians To Pay Extra 10% On Imported Goods Bought Online Under RM500 Starting 1 April

No, this is not an April Fools' joke.

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"20 Lawan Satu" - Gelagat Satu Dorm Jerit & Lari Bila Nampak Tikus Ini Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Setiap orang pasti mempunyai rasa takut akan sesuatu tidak kiralah haiwan atau benda betul tak?

Tapi kalau cakap tentang takut atau fobia dengan haiwan, memang ramai yang akan petik nama tikus, lipas, cicak, ular, dan katak. Lima haiwan ini memang ramai yang tak suka. Betul tak?Kalau terjumpa di mana-mana confirm lari tak cukup tanah, Bukan perempuan je, lelaki pun ramai yang takut haiwan tau.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok memaparkan sekumpulan budak asrama lelaki menjerit dan berlari gara-gara ternampak tikus dalam dorm mereka telah mengundang tawa ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @hlmndnish #fyp #foryoupage  original sound  - hilem

Semua pakat lompat dan jerit macam perempuan, cuak nampak tikus dalam dorm

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @hlmndnish, kelihatan geng lelaki itu sedang berada di dalam dorm asrama mereka. Apa yang membuatkan mereka terkejut adalah apabila tiba-tiba dorm itu dimasuki seekor tikus. Dapat dilihat beberapa orang remaja itu berusaha untuk menghalau tikus tersebut sambil diperhatikan oleh rakan-rakan yang lain di atas katil.Lebih menghiburkan, hampir semua remaja lelaki itu menjerit ketakutan melompat sebaik saja melihat tikus itu bergerak keliling dorm mereka. Malah, ada yang menjerit sehingga terkeluar suara macam perempuan.

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"Ni aspura ke aspuri? Tikus pun confuse dia dalam asrama ke dalam zoo haha" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video tersebut yang kini telah mencecah sehingga 1.4M tontonan, 217.3K tanda suka serta 21.4K perkongsian, rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat gelagat geng aspura itu.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada warganet diTikTok:

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Gara-Gara Bernama Suraya, Seorang Cikgu 'Diserang' Dengan Gurauan Lucah Di Laman Sosial

Siapa sangka, tatkala bernama Suraya, seorang gadis diserang dengan gurauan berbaur lucah di laman sosial

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Pada Ahad, 14 Oktober yang lalu, Suraya atau nama penuhnya Anis Suraya Mohamad Sukri telah memuat naik gambarnya di laman Twitter menyatakan ketidaksabarannya bergelar guru. Ekoran menggunakan gelaran 'Cikgu Suraya', dia telah menerima gambar lucah daripada lelaki tidak dikenali menerusi mesej peribadi di Twitter.Bukan itu sahaja, dia juga diserang seorang lelaki yang mendakwa dirinya sengaja mencari publisiti kerana menggunakan gelaran itu.

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Menerusi laporan MStar, Suraya berkata, "Pada awalnya saya memuat naik gambar saya di Twitter dengan kapsyen '1 week left to become Cikgu Suraya' kerana saya ingin berkongsi perasaan gembira bakal bergelar guru dengan kawan-kawan saya.""Tak sangka lepas tu saya dapat banyak notifikasi. Ramai lelaki yang tweet benda pelik-pelik, pasal Amir... basikal dan hujan. Saya jadi 'blur' dan jawab semua mesej tu elok-elok."Tiba-tiba ada satu hari tu saya dapat DM daripada seorang lelaki yang mesej saya dengan cara yang agak kasar. Macam-macam dia cakap kat saya... dia 'sound' saya kata saya jadi punca dia dikecam netizen," tambahnya lagi.

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Suraya kemudiannya telah diserang bertubi-tubi oleh lelaki berkenaan menerusi DM Twitter. Insiden itu turut memberi kesan kepada dirinya.

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Image via Twitter @_itsmesuraya

Image via Twitter @_itsmesuraya

Katanya, "Saya migrain sebab hari pertama tu saya menangis semalaman memikirkan apa kesalahan saya. Saya sampai tertanya-tanya pada diri sendiri kenapalah nama aku Suraya.""Saya dahlah tengah mengajar sekarang ni, sampai anak murid tanya Cikgu Suraya OK tak? Saya terbawa-bawa emosi, cakap kat anak murid jangan panggil saya Cikgu Surayalah."Panggil je saya Cikgu Yaya dan anak murid saya pun tertanya-tanya. Serius gurauan itu betul-betul buat saya trauma dan sedih. Saya sampai terpaksa tenangkan diri untuk kembali fokus mengajar," tambahnya lagi.

Cikgu Suraya merupakan satu watak daripada cerpen lucah popular era 90-an

Gadis tersebut berkata dia tidak tahu langsung tentang kewujudan watak daripada cerpen kontroversi itu sebelum memuat naik gambarnya di laman sosial Twitter."Sejujurnya saya tak pernah tahu dan tak pernah baca pun cerpen tersebut sehingga ada kawan yang beritahu saya mengenainya."Nama saya memang Suraya takkan saya nak letak nama lain, takkan saya nak letak Cikgu Sue. Keluarga saya pun panggil saya Suraya, nak buat macam manakan," ujarnya.

Lanjutan daripada perkara ini, ramai netizen yang membela dan mempertahankan gadis itu

I'm very sorry for you, Suraya. It's very unfortunate for you to be affected by this negativity.Jangan sedih dah, he'll be paid for what he's done. Tak sekarang, nanti.Anyway, I'm very please to hear that you gained something positive out of this. Keep it up, sis! — Zaman Mat Lazi (@mzamanml) October 17, 2018

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Sebelum ini, netizen pernah mengusik Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia, Dr. Maszlee Malik dengan gurauan Cikgu Suraya

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Virology Experts Advise Malaysians To Avoid Outdoor Exercise Even In Green Zones

Having the itch to go out for a run after the government has relaxed the Movement Control Order (MCO)?

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Virology experts said it is better to keep your running shoes in the cupboard for a little while more.
Siding with expert opinions from countries on lockdown, two Malaysian virology professors said running outdoor under the sun does not guarantee your safety from contracting coronavirus.

Dr Sazaly Abu Bakar said Malaysians should postpone outdoor exercise, even for people living in green zones, reported New Straits Times.If they must, the virologist said Malaysians should only carry out outdoor exercises after the area had been declared as a green zone for more than six weeks.In other words, it means the area should have recorded not a single COVID-19 case for about the last three phases of the MCO."This is because we don't know what the transmission rates are in zones outside the areas placed under the Enhanced Movement Control Order, as we are doing targeted testing instead of mass testing," said Dr Sazaly, who is University of Malaya's Tropical Infectious Diseases Research and Education Centre director."Asymptomatic or presymptomatic people may be sharing the parks or jogging lanes with others."

Image via Effendy Rashid/New Straits Times

The virologist also said joggers should keep a distance farther than the usual 1m social distancing practice while running

Instead, Dr Sazaly advised Malaysians to keep more than 2m apart from other joggers at all times.Dr Sazaly's advice is similar to that of a popular new study conducted by a team of scientists and engineers from Ansys.

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The research firm ran a running simulation, depicting the air flows of a human when running. The findings show that joggers are only safe from another jogger's respiratory droplets when they are running beside the person or in a staggered formation.The simulation illustrates that such running formations allow the joggers' respiratory droplets to fall on the ground instead of landing on another person behind them. It also highlights that the safest distance to talk to another person is 1.5m.Although the study has yet to be peer-reviewed, many experts found the results reasonable. The simulation video went viral last month, and the study was reported by The New York Times, and many independent portals that cover research-based findings, such as The Conversation and ScienceAlert.

Besides, Dr Sazaly said joggers are advised to run at hours when no one is at the park

"If you really need to run outside, do so when there is no one around and make sure you don't touch any surface," said Dr Sazaly, adding that cool temperatures and equipment in parks could be conducive for SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes COVID-19, to survive longer in the air or surfaces."Do not go to gyms, toilets at parks, or public facilities because confined spaces and the lack of ventilation are ideal for the virus to thrive."University Putra Malaysia's senior lecturer in medical microbiology and parasitology Dr Chee Hui Yee echoed the same, saying that those who wanted to walk in parks should know when to wear face masks.Both virology experts agreed there was a higher chance of contracting the virus from gyms than parks, reported New Straits Times.

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Under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), the government has relaxed many restrictions, including outdoor exercise

The National Security Council (MKN) said outdoor activities, as well as extreme sports, are allowed during the CMCO, but on conditions that not more than 10 people are participating and are conducted in open spaces.Swimming, contact sports, and indoor activities - such as football and rugby - and are still prohibited.

Remember to #JustStayAtHome. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:

The CMCO has been extended to 9 June:

                PM Muhyiddin Yassin: CMCO Extended For Another 4 Weeks

He broke the news in a special address today, 10 May.

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[VIDEO] Why Do People Risk Their Lives To Climb Mount Everest?

Only the bravest among us climb Mt. Everest. Others only wonder as to why do people climb Mt. Everest? Why do they go up there facing danger and failing while spending thousands doing it? Why?
This first-hand glimpse of the Himalayas, the youngest and tallest mountain range in the world, and its beautiful surrounding vistas, shot from 20,000 feet and in 4K resolution might help explain it:

Shot by a group of aerial cinema experts from Teton Gravity Research, the video is the first ultra HD footage of the Himalayas shot from above 20,000 feet with the GSS C520 system, the most advanced gyro-stabilised camera system in the world!
It's been filmed from a helicopter with a crew flying from Kathmandu at 4,600 feet up to 24,000 feet using supplemental oxygen.


This Cosy Airbnb Caravan In Malaysia Is Making Us Wanna Go On An Epic Road Trip

Take a trip of a lifetime by spending your next holiday in this cute, retro-looking Airbnb caravan located in Kota Kinabalu, Sabah

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CaravanBah can fit up to four guests and is perfect if you're looking for a chill holiday with friends or a cosy getaway with your partner

There are two "living room" areas that can be turned into two double beds, a private shower, a kitchen, a laptop-friendly table area, and a mini bar. A bunk bed and air mattress can also be provided upon request.

Image via CaravanBah

Image via CaravanBah

Image via CaravanBah

You can park by the beach and enjoy a barbecue with friends or head out on a road trip to explore Sabah :D

According to the host, you have the freedom to camp anywhere you like, as long as the vehicle can fit in the parking space.One reviewer advised to park near toilet facilities, as the caravan only comes with a showering facility.

Image via @noras.kitchen.tenby/Instagram

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Image via @noras.kitchen.tenby/Instagram

The mobile accommodation also comes with an in-built mini kitchen for guests to cook light meals in

It carries all of the basic necessities such as a stove, utensils, and a refrigerator.

Image via CaravanBah

Image via CaravanBah

Image via CaravanBah

The best part of all is that the movable home comes with its own Toyota Hi-lux, which can be detached from the caravan during the day for you to explore Sabah with

The host, who lives on a different mobile truck, also welcomes guests to have a coffee or to join them on their trip.

Image via Homeaway

You can rent the caravan for RM520 per night. Find out more info here.

Also, check out these glamping spots in Malaysia that are perfect for those looking for a unique holiday:

                9 'Atas' Glamping Sites In Malaysia For Less Than RM250 Per Person

Unwind and relax with nature at your doorstep.

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Father Shot Dead 'Execution-Style' In Front Of Family In Broad Daylight

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A suspected member of a triad organisation, who is also a father and husband, was shot dead in front of his family in Sungai Petani, Kedah yesterday, 25 May

According to New Straits Times, the man — identified as 36-year-old S Murali — was shot at point-blank range in front of a restaurant on Jalan Kampung Baru at 12.30pm on Wednesday.He was shot at least eight times in the body and head while he was with his wife, child, and a friend.Bernama reported that the child is believed to be his stepchild.They were there to pack their lunch before four men on two motorcycles approached his Toyota Vellfire parked across the restaurant and fired live rounds at him.A witness told China Press that the victim was a regular customer at the coffee house and came with his family almost every week.

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A police source said Murali's wife and young child could only watch and scream during the incident as they were still within the compound of the restaurant

Free Malaysia Today quoted witnesses as saying that they saw the motorcycles arrive from a back alley before the man was ambushed, with one of the assailants shooting the man repeatedly in the head.The gunman was said to be wearing gloves during the crime."Investigations revealed that four men wearing full-face helmets and jackets approached and fired shots at the victim," said Kedah police chief Commissioner Wan Hassan Wan Ahmad, reported New Straits Times."We found eight bullet casings at the scene."

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Police revealed that the deceased was wanted under the Security Offenses (Special Measures) Act 2012 (SOSMA) in connection with gang-related activities and drug trafficking

"However, we are still investigating the motive of this shooting incident," added Wan Hassan."So far, we are also tracking down all the suspects and will examine the closed-circuit television (CCTV) cameras at the scene to facilitate the investigation."He told Free Malaysia Today that the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.

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Perlu Kereta Untuk Pandu Uber? Anda Boleh Sewa Kereta Proton Ini Dengan Hanya RM45 Sehari

Rata-rata rakyat Malaysia sekarang berusaha mencari peluang untuk menambah pendapatan sedia ada

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Antara inisiatif yang sedang rancak menjana pendapatan sampingan dalam kalangan rakyat Malaysia ialah perkhidmatan Uber.Uber sudah menjadi salah satu medium pengangkutan awam yang utama di negara kita sejak akhir-akhir ini kerana tidak semua mampu memiliki kenderaan sendiri. Malahan, dengan kesesakan trafik serta tempat meletak kenderaan yang terhad, menjadikan perkhidmatan Uber ini sangat praktikal. Kini bukan hanya mereka yang memiliki kenderaan sendiri boleh menjadi pemandu Uber, malah buat mereka yang tidak mempunyai kenderaan, anda boleh menyewa kenderaan jenama Proton dengan kadar harga yang sangat berpatutan untuk digunakan sebagai kenderaan Uber.

Kerjasama antara Uber dan Quick Ride menawarkan kereta sewa jenama Proton kepada pemandu-pemandu Uber

Koperasi Pelaburan Amanah Berhad (KAPB) dan Kumpulan Cartrade kini menjalinkan kerjasama dengan Uber dan Proton bagi menawarkan kereta jenama Proton kepada pemandu-pemandu Uber melalui platform Quick Ride Sdn Bhd.Quick Ride menawarkan perkhidmatan kereta sewa dari jenama Proton iaitu Proton Saga  dan Proton Persona kepada mereka yang memenuhi syarat wajib yang ditetapkan:1. Rakyat Malaysia2. Berumur 21 tahun ke atas3. Mempunyai lesen memandu yang sah4. Tiada rekod jenayah atau rekod bankrap 5. Tiada masalah mental

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"Menerusi tawaran ini, pemandu perlu komited dan aktif sekurang-kurangnya 30 jam seminggu. Kereta yang disewa perlu dipulangkan kepada Quick Ride dalam tempoh tiga tahun sebelum ditukarkan dengan kereta baharu."Individu yang gagal menepati syarat seperti ingin berhenti sebelum tempoh tiga tahun akan dikenakan denda," maklum Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Quick Ride, Mohamed Fahmi Ilyas kepada Berita Harian.

Peluang ini seharusnya digunakan dengan sebaik mungkin oleh para graduan yang menganggur atau sesiapa juga yang ingin menjana pendapatan

"Pemandu hanya perlu memberi tumpuan dalam memberi perkhidmatan terbaik kerana segala urusan berkaitan kereta seperti bayaran cukai jalan, insurans dan servis akan diuruskan oleh Quick Ride. "Ini bermakna, pemandu hanya perlu membayar sewa kereta yang dipilih secara mingguan," katanya.Tambah Mohamed Fahmi, pihaknya sudah menerima hampir 400 permohonan termasuk 40 sudah diluluskan.

Refundable deposit!
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Kadar sewa yang ditawarkan adalah RM45 sehari bagi Proton Saga 1.3 Standard CVT dan RM55 sehari bagi Proton Persona 1.6 Standard CVT. Setiap kenderaan juga bakal dilengkapi dengan kemudahan WIFI serta sebuah tablet untuk kegunaan pengguna.Bukan itu sahaja, Quick Ride turut menawarkan servis penyelenggaraan kenderaan sewa tersebuat secara percuma termasuklah segala jenis kerosakan (kecuali tayar dan petrol), cukai jalan dan juga insurans.Setakat ini, Quick Ride menawarkan 1,000 kenderaan untuk diagihkan kepada pemandu yang berminat sehingga awal tahun 2018. Dan bakal menambah 10,000 lagi unit kenderaan Proton dalam tempoh dua tahun yang akan datang.

Ingin mendaftar? Sila layari Quick Ride dan boleh mula jana pendapatan anda!

Anda juga boleh terus ke pejabat Quick Ride Sdn. Bhd. untuk mendaftar:Quick Ride Sdn. Bhd. (1240477-A)Level 10, Menara 2, Menara Kembar Bank Rakyat, No 33, Jalan Rakyat, 50470 Kuala Lumpur.Telefon: +603-2711 0050 / 0051

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Totoro Fans, Rejoice! Tickets For Japan's Studio Ghibli Theme Park Are Now On Sale

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It's happening! The long-awaited Ghibli Park is due to open in Nagoya, Japan on 1 November 2022.

Image via @ghibliparkjp (Twitter)

The amusement park based on Studio Ghibli's beloved animated movies will be located in Aichi Expo Memorial Park

Aichi Expo Memorial Park is an existing public park in Nagakute City, Aichi Prefecture – about an hour east by train from Nagoya city.Ghibli Park promises visitors and fans that they will be able to take a stroll through iconic Studio Ghibli architecture in real-life and feel as if they are in a Ghibli film.They emphasise that the park will not feature large rides and rollercoasters, but quiet trails, lush nature, and many fantasy-filled exhibits.Here are some visualisations that Studio Ghibli announced back in 2018:

Image via Studio Ghibli

Image via @tokai_newsone (Twitter)

Image via @tokai_newsone (Twitter)

The Ghibli Park will have five areas.
However, only three attractions — Ghibli's Warehouse, Youth Hill, and Acorn Forest — are opening in November.

The remaining sections, Mononoke's Village and the Valley of Witches, are expected to be completed in autumn 2023.

The Ghibli Park will have five areas: Ghibli's Warehouse, Youth Hill, Acorn Forest, Mononoke's Village, and the Valley of Witches.
Image via @ghibliparkjp (Twitter)

In true Ghibli fashion, each section was created to preserve the park's natural landscape while recreating Hayao Miyazaki's magical works

Based on photos and videos released so far, some settings include My Neighbor Totoro, Princess Mononoke, Spirited Away, Howl's Moving Castle, and Laputa: Castle in the Sky.Here are some sneak peeks of the completed attractions the park has released:

Image via @ghibliparkjp (Twitter)

Image via @ghibliparkjp (Twitter)

Image via @ghibliparkjp (Twitter)

Image via @ghibliparkjp (Twitter)

Image via @ghibliparkjp (Twitter)

However, do take note that tickets must be bought in advance before the park's opening on 1 November

Unfortunately, according to the website, it will be a lottery-based booking system.You have to pick a specific date and time as well as your preferred area at the time of application.You can now apply for the tickets online from 10 August to 22 August.Winners will be notified on 2 September. After which, tickets that are unclaimed by 9 September will go on sale on a first-come, first-served basis the next day.

Image via @ghibliparkjp (Twitter)

As for ticket prices, entry into the Aichi Expo Memorial Park itself is free, but entry into each area of the Ghibli Park will have its own entry fee.Here is how much each ticket costs:- Ghibli's Large WarehouseWeekdays: Adults JPY2,000 (RM67), children JPY1,000 (RM34)Weekends and holidays: Adults JPY2,500 (RM84), children JPY1,250 (RM42)- Hill of Youth: Adults JPY1,000 (RM34), children JPY500 (RM17)- Dondoko Forest: Adults JPY1,000 (RM34), children JPY500  (RM17)For more information on how to buy tickets, check out the Ghibli Park ticketing website here.

We can't wait to see a life-size version of Yubaba!

pic.twitter.com/05jGzRHOdc—  GHIBLI PARK (@ghibliparkjp) August 7, 2022

If you can't fly to Japan right now, rewatch these Studio Ghibli classics on Netflix:

                Spirited Away, Princess Mononoke, And Other Studio Ghibli Films Are Now On Netflix

A total of 21 animated features have been released on Netflix.

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Cuba Cara Mudah Ini Untuk Hasilkan Mac & Cheese Yang 'Simple' Dan Sedap

Minggu ini kami ingin berkongsi dengan anda cara mudah untuk hasilkan Mac & Cheese di rumah! Resipi ini juga  menggunakan taburan breadcrumbs untuk memberikan sedikit tekstur rangup kepada hidangan pasta ini.

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Dapatkan panduan step-by-step di sini:

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Bahan-bahan (macaroni):- Air- 1 sudu kecil garam-  200g makaroniBahan-bahan (sos):- 2 sudu besar mentega- 2 sudu besar tepung gandum- 5 cawan susu- 1 sudu kecil garam- 1 sudu kecil lada hitam- 1 cawan cheddar- 1 cawan mozarellaBahan-bahan (topping):- Breadcrumbs- Mixed herbsCara-cara:1. Didihkan air dan masukkan garam. Kemudian masukkan makaroni.2. Rebus hingga masak. Kemudian toskan.3. Cairkan mentega dan masukkan tepung gandum. Kacau hingga sebati.4. Masukkan susu, garam dan lada hitam.5. Kacau selama 5 minit. 6. Tutup api dan masukkan cheddar dan mozarella.7. Kacau hingga pekat.8. Masukkan makaroni dan gaul hingga rata. Kemudian, masukkan dalam ke bekas bersapu mentega.9. Tabur breadcrumbs dan mixed herbs.10. Bakar selama 30 minit pada suhu 175°C.11. Siap untuk dihidang!

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YouTuber Accidentally Uploads Unedited Footage Showing Herself Physically Abusing Her Dog

A YouTuber with more than 334,000 subscribers is under fire after she was seen in a video smacking, spitting on and yelling at her dog

20-year-old YouTuber Brooke Houts recently uploaded a "prank" video of her dog, a Doberman named Sphinx, in which she apparently forgot to edit out the footage that showed her hitting, shoving, and spitting on her Doberman.The unedited video of Brooke physically abusing her dog was spotted by one of her subscribers before she deleted the original upload from her YouTube channel.

Screenshot of the deleted video titled "plastic wrap prank on my doberman!"
Image via shoe0nhead/twitter

After the unedited version of the disturbing video went viral, the subscriber who uploaded the screenshot, tweeted to say that Brooke Houts "uses this dog for clicks and straight-up beats it behind the scenes".

This is so disgusting. Even just the way she’s looking at the dog is with so much hate and anger. Anyone defending this is sick and shouldn’t have a pet.— fake geek gamer girl (@Toxic_Fem) August 7, 2019

"She was filming a high energy fun video where she plays with the dog, therefore, the dog naturally thought it was playtime," tweeted a user who shared the unedited video on his account

However, she punches and spits on it in the unedited leak for acting the same way it was acting in the edited version, the Twitter user said, before calling out those who tried to make excuses for the woman saying other dog owners also lose their temper."You don’t punch, grab, slap, slam to the ground, and spit on your pet out of frustration. What would spitting on a dog do?" the Twitter user remarked.

haha hilarious prank @brookehouts !!! xD pic.twitter.com/kjvmOnln7e— shoe (@shoe0nhead) August 7, 2019

After the footage went viral, Houts took to Twitter and apologised to "anyone who has been affected negatively by the footage"

"Anything I say isn’t going to make those believe I’m a bad person stop believing that, and I’m aware of this," Houts said in her statement, adding that leading up to the release of the video, "things in my outside life have been less than exceptional."She claimed that during the filming of what she called “uncut footage”, she was upset and had been “playing up [her] mood in the video.”Despite her actions in the video, the YouTuber added she is not a dog abuser and denied that she spit on her Doberman.

To everyone who has been commenting on my social media as of recently: pic.twitter.com/gnxUbfVHdf— b (@brookehouts) August 7, 2019

The Los Angeles Police Department has since launched an investigation into Brooke Houts for possible animal abuse, saying they "received numerous complaints" about the viral video

"Our Animal Cruelty Task Force has received numerous complaints about the video you’re speaking of and we are currently looking into the matter," The Verge reported an LAPD media representative as saying in their report on 7 August.

In May this year, a YouTuber who tricked a homeless man into eating Oreos filled with toothpaste was sentenced to 15 months in jail and ordered to pay USD22,300:

                YouTuber Who Fed Beggar Toothpaste Oreos Sentenced To 15 Months Jail And Fined USD22,300

21-year-old Chinese-born Kanghua Ren is one of the most influential Spanish-speaking personalities on YouTube.

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TikToker Documents Waking Up At 4AM For The Billie Eilish Concert — And It Was Wild

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If you've been living under a rock, you may have not known that Billie Eilish performed live in Malaysia for the first time yesterday

Fans all around the country gathered at Bukit Jalil National Stadium to get a glimpse of the lovely star, and she did not disappoint!Taking in the entire experience, many users took to their Instagram and TikTok accounts to document their game plan for going to the concert. One of these videos, however, garnered a little more attention than others.

In the now-viral TikTok, a user who goes by  @constipatedvegetable, recorded her day since arriving at the concert hall — and it was nothing short of hilarious

This user, whose real name is Nadia, opened the video by stating that she woke up at 4am to wait in line at the Billie Eilish concert. With dark skies surrounding the streets, she is seen in a car on her way to the venue."[The] roads were so empty it was lovely," said Nadia in a caption plastered on the video.

Image via @constipatedvegetable (TikTok)

Arriving 10th in line, Nadia then proceeded to make herself comfy for the loooooong wait

Finding a comfortable place to sit, Nadia then made a MAGGI Hot Cup while waiting outside the stadium. She then managed to catch the sunrise at 5am with her fellow concert goers, and even showed how long the line was by the time 9.30am rolled around.

Image via @constipatedvegetable (TikTok)

Going on to detail her wait, Nadia's next few shots showed some of the things she brought while waiting to get in the stadium. "[We] came prepared with blankets, fans, umbrella, food, and more," she wrote.

Image via @constipatedvegetable (TikTok)

Nadia even wrote a letter to Billie that was folded into a paper plane, with her aim to throw it on stage during her performance. As this SAYS writer spoke to Nadia prior to the concert, we have no affirmation as to whether she managed to get the plane on stage, though we surely hope she did! :D

Image via @constipatedvegetable (TikTok)

After posting the TikTok just a day ago, Nadia's video has garnered over 200,000 likes and more than 1.7 million views

Across the board, most of the commenters wished Nadia an enjoyable concert experience.

Image via @constipatedvegetable (TikTok)

Some of the more comedic comments asked Nadia why she had gone so early, with one user even writing that she was still on her bed, despite buying the same type of ticket Nadia did too.Others even asked if she could record videos of the concert and post it on her feed later.

Image via @constipatedvegetable (TikTok)

Image via @constipatedvegetable (TikTok)

Another user related to Nadia's experience, saying she would wake up early, or even go to the location a day early for a K-Pop concert.

Image via @constipatedvegetable (TikTok)

For those who attended Billie's concert, we hope you had a fun time!
And for those who didn't, here's hoping she makes a return to KL real soon.

Image via @billieeilish (Instagram)

Watch Nadia's full TikTok below:

  @constipatedvegetable little update on the waiting line for standing zone #billieeillish#happierthanevertour#billieeillishmalaysia  original sound  - Nadia

Another TikToker discussed a conspiracy theory about other artists who may be visiting Malaysia after Billie:

                TikTok Conspiracy Speculates The Weeknd & Imagine Dragons Could Be Performing In Malaysia

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Feeling Sluggish At Home? Here's What You Can Do To Surround Yourself With Good Vibes

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Watsons.

As we stay at home during this Movement Control Order 3.0 (MCO), it is important that we continue to monitor our health and wellness

As we adapt to the new changes in our lifestyle and try to keep up with our hectic daily lives, it's so easy to overlook our well-being while staying at home. We're glued to our computers and phones all day for work, we sometimes opt to snack on junk food or eat unhealthy meals, and some of us even end up leading a sedentary lifestyle by failing to stay active. All this can affect our health in the long run.

Knowing that it's incredibly important to take care of our well-being at home, Watsons shared some tips and tricks you can try, whether you live alone, with your family, or flatmates

Consisting of different challenges, easy self-care and health tips, as well as recipes, these tips will surely keep you engaged throughout MCO.Additionally, Watsons will also be having tonnes of promotions and deals you can enjoy online from the comfort of your own home. Best of all, you can do all your shopping via the Watsons Mobile App. Head over to Apple Store, Google Play, or HUAWEI App Gallery to download it.

Here are four tips from Watsons on how to keep your health and wellness in check at home:

1. Spend quality time with your family or flatmates by doing fun activities

Going out is not an option, so why not spend some quality time with your family or flatmates? It can be as simple as playing board games together, doing some gardening, or even fixing up a piece of new furniture together. Or, if you're looking to spend the whole day together, organise a house party or binge-watch movies or TV series in the living room!

Image via Watsons (Provided to SAYS)

2. Pick up new skills or challenges, so you're not just idling around

Gaining new skills and knowledge is a great way to occupy your time at home. You could sign up for online classes to boost your career, or it can be as simple as trying out new recipes in the kitchen. In fact, Watsons has shared over 20 healthy and fun recipes you can try making with Nutrabliss by Watsons. You can even do the Nutrabliss by Watsons cooking challenge together with your flatmates or family, so it's more fun! Get the recipes here.

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3. Do simple exercises every now and then

Wonder why you feel tired or fatigued despite not moving much throughout the day? Lying or sitting around for long periods of time tells your brain that you need to sleep. Not to mention, when you stare at a screen for too long, you tend to blink less frequently, which can cause a strain on your eyes. That's why it's important to stay active. You don't have to do intense workouts if that's not your thing. Staying active can be as easy as doing simple movements every once in a while, like taking a break from work to do some stretches or moving around as you tidy up the house. This will help you stay alert and energetic.Check out other self-care tips from Watsons below:

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4. Stock up on health essentials so that you'll always have what you need on hand

Stock up on health essentials such as vitamins, over-the-counter prescriptions, disinfectants, wipes, face masks, and more, so that you won't have to go out as often. Additionally, health essentials can come in handy in times of emergency. Here are some products you can get from Watsons:- Vitamin C Get supplements that help to boost your immunity. You can opt for water-soluble tablets or even chewable tablets. Vitamin C contain antioxidants that can strengthen your body's natural defenses.

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- Over the counter prescriptionsStock up on medicine in case you fall sick. And now that we're staying at home, does your back hurt from sitting too long? You can get Salonpas to relieve your aches and pains.

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- Face masksIf you're wearing disposable face masks, it's important to make sure that they are of good quality and have at least three layers. Look out for face masks that are waterproof, comfortable, and breathable, so that you can wear them for long hours. You can get your face masks here.

Image via Watsons (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Watsons (Provided to SAYS)

All in all, Watsons wants to make sure that everyone is safe, healthy, and happy at home throughout MCO. Stock up on your health essentials via Watsons' online store here!

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Follow their Facebook and Instagram page to get more updates on the #GetActive challenge as well. The information provided is for educational and communication purposes only and it should not be construed as personal medical advice. Information published in this article is not intended to replace, supplant or augment a consultation with a health professional regarding the reader’s own medical care.

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PDRM Allegedly Issues Fine To Store Worker For 'Breaking SOP' By Not Wearing Gloves

Recently, a video went viral allegedly showing officers of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) fining grocery store workers for 'breaking standard operating procedure (SOP)' by not wearing rubber gloves

In the video uploaded yesterday, 20 January, the PDRM officers, conducting spot-checks on outlets to ensure SOP compliance, were seen accompanied by members of the Malaysian Armed Forces.One of the PDRM officers is heard asking one of the workers about gloves."Where are your gloves? Pull out gloves and wear it now," he says, while a cut in the video shows him listing out their purported offences, “Did not wear gloves, correct? Did not take temperatures, correct?”The video then cuts to the part about him handing the worker the fine.

Okay so now gloves is mandatory? pic.twitter.com/g8vPDdX3xH— z (@fundoelous) January 20, 2021

The spot-check was conducted at a supermarket in Presint 8, Putrajaya on 17 January.

Several netizens responded with shock and shared how wearing gloves is actually not helpful in preventing the spread of virus

WTF NO! GLOVES ARE NOT NECESSARY AT ALL!SOP tak ada pun mandatory pakai gloves! Bodoh apa nii?! https://t.co/8jw9epUDlG pic.twitter.com/m5Wl2I4y9s— neko (@sufieffendy_) January 20, 2021

If I've said it once, I've said it a thousand times.Vague laws don't mean more loopholes to escape punishment. It means there's much greater leeway for PDRM to abuse their authority. In the face of ambiguity, they err on the side of force regardless of the cost to the rakyat. https://t.co/nRhthJPQeQ— Rohan Javet Beg (@RohanBeg) January 20, 2021

Additionally, there is no such SOP about wearing gloves

After the video went viral, Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob used his official Twitter account to comment on the confusion about the situation, saying "no SOP for wearing gloves".

Tiada SOP pakai glove!— Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) January 20, 2021

His reply has since gone viral with netizens asking everyone to "bookmark" for reference.

Meanwhile, PDRM has since responded to the issue, saying that the worker was not fined for not wearing gloves, but for not complying with another SOP by failing to register with the MySejahtera app

This was the explanation given by Putrajaya district police chief ACP Mohd Fadzil Ali.According to Mohd Fadzil, they issued a fine because the employee did not scan with MySejahtera nor did she do manual registration and did not take her body temperature before starting work."Her main mistake as an employee, she did not register with MySejahtera or manually and did not take body temperature. I did not even fine for not wearing gloves," he told Kosmo.He, however, admitted to advising the worker about wearing gloves."I only advised the cashier to wear gloves given by her employer because she deals with many customers at the checkout counter. The reason for the fine is not because she did not wear gloves but the video clip seems to show that we fined the employee for not wearing gloves," he added.He said the female worker was fined RM1,000 on 17 January for violating the SOP.

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This Cheeky Atok Spoke To A Doctor In Tamil So His Family Wouldn't Know What He Was Saying

Grandparents can be quite a sneaky bunch, and this adorable Atok is no exception

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Twitter user @AdibahRosli's video of her grandfather has gone viral for showing the hilarious tactic he used to get out of a hospital visit.The post has garnered over 15,000 retweets at the time of writing.

When Adibah's Atok was unwell and suffered a nosebleed, her family insisted that he get it checked out at a hospital.
However, they took him to a 24-hour clinic instead after he profusely refused.

At the clinic, the elderly man was met by an Indian doctor, who concluded that seeking treatment at a hospital was the best next step.He communicated this to Adibah's family in Bahasa Malaysia at first, before switching to English so that the worried patient would not understand.That was when the cheeky grandpa took matters into his own hands and decided to even the playing field.

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"He didn't want to go to the hospital so much so that he started talking to the doctor in Tamil," Adibah tweeted

"I don't want to trouble them," the elderly man can be heard saying in the video, to which the doctor replied, "But they’re willing to come.""No, no! They’ll get sick!" Adibah's grandpa insisted. "Who's sick?" the doctor asked."My wife and her mother," Atok replied.

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Adibah's grandpa also assured the doctor that he would be fine with just medicine and rest at home.

While netizens were mostly amused by the lengths Atok went to in order to avoid a hospital visit, many were impressed by his ability to speak in Tamil

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Adibah assumed he acquired the skill from talking to his Indian neighbours when he lived in an estate in Air Panas, Johor.

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Several Twitter users shared that their grandparents also picked up the language over the years

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In case you were wondering, Atok is feeling much better now!
He also found it funny that Twitterverse enjoyed the video of him so much.

Apa apa pun, tolong doakan atok sihat sihat tau! Atok gelak je bila orang cakap atok cute  and thankyouu buat atok ketawaaa  selamat hari rayaaa semua! pic.twitter.com/TcmCgxQuHw— dîbs (@AdibahRosli) August 12, 2019

Watch his negotiation with the doctor in Tamil here:

Punya lah takmau pergi hospital sampai sembang dengan Dr in tamil... ya Allah atok ni  pic.twitter.com/GA8JZFsHJq— dîbs (@AdibahRosli) August 11, 2019

One perk of Malaysia's multiracial society is the ability to pick up another language or two. Read about how this girl mastered six:

                This 11-Year-Old Malaysian Girl Is So Brilliant, She Speaks 6 Languages!

She even represented Kedah for an Arabic choral speaking competition!

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