FT Land Office Has Just Issued Kebun-Kebun Bangsar A Final Eviction Notice & No Appeal

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Community garden, Kebun-Kebun Bangsar, has recently been slapped with an eviction notice from the Federal Territories Land and Mines Office

The notice, shared by Kebun-Kebun Bangsar on Instagram on Tuesday, 28 June, has instructed the garden to tear down its structures and vacate the land.According to the office, the urban garden violated Section 425 (1) of the National Land Code for using land that is situated below Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) high-voltage power lines without obtaining permission from the authorities.The notice said that a failure to comply will result in a fine of up to RM500,000 or imprisonment of up to five years.It said that any appeals will not be considered.

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The initiative was founded by architect Ng Sek San in 2017, who wanted to repurpose an idle piece of land on Lorong Bukit Pantai into a community space

The 3.2-hectare terrace garden is currently run by volunteers and produces a variety of vegetables, fruits, flowers, and has a number of farm animals like chickens, ducks, goats, and a cow.The garden is open daily, except Mondays, for free to the public.

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Coincidentally, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob had praised Kebun-Kebun Bangsar earlier this month

In his speech for World Environment Day, the Prime Minister gave the place a special mention for being a self-run community garden, which is in line with his office's commitment towards a green and more sustainable future.

Saya berharap komitmen kerajaan terhadap agenda hijau dapat disemai di semua peringkat untuk generasi masa depan Keluarga Malaysia.— Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) June 5, 2022

In a last-ditch appeal, Kebun-Kebun Bangsar had tagged the Prime Minister in their Instagram post about the eviction. In the post, many other social media users also voiced their support for the community garden.

However, Federal Territories Land and Mines Office director Datuk Muhammad Yasir Yahya has confirmed the notice and stated that the decision is final

According to New Straits Times, he said the community garden was served a final eviction notice as it violated its Temporary Occupancy Licence conditions."Conditions for approved nurseries include the types of crops and no permanent structures are allowed under power lines, according to technical specifications from TNB," he said in a statement yesterday.Yasir added that they have also received verbal and written complaints from residents in the vicinity about Kebun-Kebun Bangsar being an alleged nuisance."The investigations found that the farm kept livestock such as chickens, ducks, and sheep that caused other issues such as odour, flies, as well as noise disruption that became the main cause for the enforcement," he said.

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In February 2020, Kebun-Kebun Bangsar was also issued a notice by Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) to remove its animals:

                People Are Defending Bangsar Park After DBKL Orders Removal Of Its Farm Animals

DBKL is allegedly acting on a complaint filed by a single neighbour.

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Report: Malaysia Ranked 18th Most "Dangerous" Travel Destination In The World

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Malaysia has always been a popular travel destination, with millions of tourists flocking to our country for a vacation every year

While our beautiful country is lauded for its peaceful and diverse population, picturesque beaches and forests, and thriving metropolitan cities, Malaysia was apparently ranked the 18th most dangerous country in the world for tourists to visit.According to a Travel Safety Index (TSI) report by US insurance company The Swiftest, Malaysia received a disappointing overall score of -176.17, which was translated to a D+.

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Utilising data from official global organisations, 50 of the most visited countries in the world were ranked based on seven categories

The categories in the list were: homicide deaths, road traffic deaths, poisoning deaths, death from poor hygiene condition, lives lost due to communicable diseases, lives lost due to injury, and natural disaster risk index.Based on the chart, all 50 countries were given rankings ranging from A+ to F. Here are Malaysia's scores for each category, from highest to lowest:Death from poor hygiene conditions: B+Homicide deaths: BPoisoning deaths: CInjury life years lost: C-Natural disaster risk index: D+Road traffic deaths: FCommunicable disease life years lost: F The US insurance company also determined South Africa to be the deadliest country to be visited by tourists, followed closely by India. Both countries garnered an overall score of -507.55 (F) and -367.92 (F), respectively.Meanwhile, The Swiftest ranked the US 20th on the list, with a final score of -156.64 (C-).

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Meanwhile, across the causeway, Singapore, was crowned the safest travel destination in the world

The country received A+ ratings all across the board except for one category, communicable disease life years, which received a B+. Singapore ended up with an overall score of -43.43, or A+.Taking the second and the third places for the safest countries were Denmark and the Netherlands, with a rating of -57.37 (A+) and -58.48 (A), respectively.

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Interestingly, Malaysia is also ranked the 18th most peaceful country in the world this year:

                Malaysia Ranks As 18th Most Peaceful Country In The World By Global Peace Index

For the Asia-Pacific region, Malaysia moved up one spot to become the fourth most peaceful country out of 19 others.

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Malaysia was also crowned the third most English proficient country in Asia:

                Study: Malaysia Ranks 3rd Most Proficient In The English Language For Asia

Singapore and the Philippines narrowly edged Malaysia out to claim the first and second spot respectively.

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Banks Drop RM2 Fee For Over-The-Counter Transactions After Facing Backlash

26 banks have decided to drop the surcharges imposed on several offline transactions

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Association of Banks in Malaysia (ABM), which consists of 26 bank members, said that they will stop charging customers RM2 for transactions made over the counter and RM0.50 for transactions made via cash deposit machines (CDMs), Free Malaysia Today reported."Currently, certain customer segments are already waived from these charges, such as for disabled persons and senior citizens," ABM said in a statement, as quoted by Bernama."For walk-in customers, there are available free and convenient alternatives to conduct banking transactions and obtain services as provided via automated teller machines (ATMs)."

The association said that its bank members would notify customers about the change through their respective communication touchpoints

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Assistance will also be given to help customers familiarise themselves with alternative channels to receive bank services, it added.

The U-turn came a day after ABM defended the surcharges, stating that it was a move to encourage customers to use e-services instead

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Several parties, including Consumers Association of Penang (CAP), National Union of Bank Employees (NUBE), and Parti Sosialis Malaysia (PSM), had previously criticised the fees for being unfair, especially towards the lower-income groups.

The issue first came to light after an audio clip of a customer confronting a bank teller went viral:

                M'sians Are Not Happy After Finding Out Banks Charge RM2 For Over-The-Counter Transactions

RM0.50 will be charged to transactions made via cash deposit machines too.

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Kerajaan Setuju Benarkan Pengeluaran KWSP Sebanyak RM10,000 Kepada Semua 8 Juta Pencarum

Berita baik buat semua pencarum Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) terutamanya kepada lapan juta ahlinya yang terjejas

Kini, kerajaan telah membenarkan had pengeluaran i-Sinar daripada RM6,000 kepada RM10,000 yang membabitkan peruntukan RM70 bilion.Menurut sumber, Menteri Kewangan, Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz berkata, kebenaran itu tidak mengira sama ahli KWSP yang hilang pekerjaan atau yang terkurang pendapatan pada tahun ini.“Setelah berbincang dengan pengurusan KWSP pagi tadi, sukacita diumumkan bahawa program i-Sinar kini dibuka dan diperluaskan kepada semua ahli yang terjejas pendapatan mereka.“Daripada seramai 2 juta ahli KWSP yang layak mengeluarkan Akaun 1 sebelum ini, i-Sinar kini kita buka kepada lebih 8 juta ahli KWSP,” katanya.

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Tanpa mengira sama ada mereka pekerja sektor formal atau bekerja sendiri

Jelas Tengku Zafrul lagi, pengeluaran itu tanpa mengira ahli aktif mencarum atau tidak, selagi terjejas pendapatan dengan ketara boleh mengeluarkan simpanan daripada Akaun 1 KWSP.Tambah beliau, ahli KWSP yang sebelum ini dibenarkan mengeluarkan sehingga RM9,000 kini boleh mengeluarkan wang dari Akaun 1 mereka sehingga RM10,000."Tunjuk saja bukti (anda) hilang pekerjaan, diberi cuti tanpa gaji, potongan gaji, elaun atau OT (kerja lebih masa), atau pengurangan pendapatan bagi yang bekerja sendiri," ujarnya.

DEWAN RAKYAT | Pengeluaran i-Sinar Untuk Semua Ahli KWSPMenteri Kewangan memaklumkan kepada dewan bahawa pengeluaran i-Sinar dibenarkan kepada kesemua 8 juta ahli KWSP dengan had pengeluaran sehingga RM10,000. pic.twitter.com/FRypkBfzIO— Buletin TV3 (@BuletinTV3) November 26, 2020

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"How Is This Relevant?" — Job Interviewer Asks Malaysian What Race She Mixes With The Most

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Arguably one of the most taxing parts of the job-searching process is the interview portion, where candidates battle it out to give the best answers to the hiring manager(s) in pursuit of a role

Nevertheless, are there some questions that are strictly inappropriate, and shouldn't be considered "normal" or suitable to be asked?In a conversation with this writer, SAYS reader Monica shared a story about a job interview she recently attended for an administrative role at an eye-specialist organisation. Completely taken aback by the questions that soon came her way, Monica, who is Malaysian-Indian, revealed that a few of those questions were awfully unfitting for any person who was merely applying for the role at said company.

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Beginning the conversation, Monica disclosed to SAYS that she had been searching for a job for a while now, and recently came across a role she felt would be suitable for the time being

"I studied mass communication for my undergraduate degree and I've been looking for a job for a while now. So, I applied for this administrative role and they were asking me pretty regular questions at first," said Monica to this SAYS writer.Revealing that the company is an eye-specialist organisation, she continued by stating that they had asked her questions such as what she thought about their company and the role at hand.However, one of the questions that caught Monica off guard came around the middle of the interview, when the interviewer simply asked, "Which ethnicity and racial group do you mingle with the most?"

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Initially stunned, Monica proceeded to ask the interviewer to repeat the question, assuming that she may have heard the query incorrectly — to which she didn't

The interviewer proceeded to ask Monica the same question once more: Which racial group do you mingle with the most?"In my head, I was like, what the hell? Why would they ask me that question and how is that relevant to this job?" she added.Attempting to gauge the question fairly and answer it in respect to the job, Monica told the interviewer that since the role was for an administrative position, she would interact with people regardless of their race or ethnicity, as that is what the job would entail.Despite remaining calm and unbothered by the question, Monica stated that while a couple more questions came her way, this was enough to seal the deal in her books of not wanting to take the job.

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"After that, they asked me whether I'd be likely to leave the job if I were to land something else closer to my field of study. It was a perfectly fine question to ask, but the follow up queries to my response felt very intrusive."

In response to their question, Monica stated that while she would definitely keep an open mind to the role if she were to discover other careers, an offer in her field of study would not bring an automatic acceptance on her behalf, as she'd need to logically balance this role, too."To my surprise, they proceeded to ask me how long I would take to make that decision. I don't know, but the way they were being so picky, it just seemed like they were trying to get an answer out of me for questions that were not fair to ask me as a potential candidate for this role," said Monica.Once her interview concluded, Monica also stated that when they asked her how long she would need to decide if she were to receive an offer, she had requested anywhere between three to five days to make her decision, to which the company agreed. Despite this, the company proceeded to offer her the role shortly after the interview, and demanded a response from her within 24 hours."It seemed strange to me that they asked such invasive questions, and how they looked like they really needed to fill the role as quickly as they could. Something was off and many red flags came up, so I made the decision to turn them down," she added.

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In concluding her conversation with SAYS, Monica stated that her hope is for future employers and hiring managers to not ask questions that are not tied to the role at hand

"Honestly, I just think interviewers should ask questions relevant to the job. I mean, who comes to an interview prepared to ask a question like what ethnicity or race of people do I mingle with the most?"When it comes down to it, there's nothing wrong with interviewing potential employees about their ability when it comes to the role, or anything that may ensue once they start their tenure there — but asking something that does not define how good I am or will be at my job, or how I will face that role, is just wrong," shared Monica.

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Do you think it's inappropriate for a job interviewer to ask candidates what race of people they mingle with? Let us know!

On the flip side, this employer claimed that younger employees are selfish and only care about their salaries:

                Frustrated Employer Claims Job Applicants Today Are Rude And Only Care About Salaries

The employer claimed that people back then cared more about first impressions during interviews than the youth today.

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Another Malaysian revealed that he got rejected from a job after asking if they pay overtime:

                "Do They Think It's Charity?" — Man Gets Rejected From Job For Asking If They Pay Overtime

"They said I only care about money."

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[PHOTOS] 52 People Dead And Dozens More Trapped  Under Buildings In Indonesian Earthquake

A 6.5-magnitude earthquake struck the province of Aceh on Wednesday at 5.03am Indonesian local time (6am Malaysian time).
The strong undersea quake was centered about 10 kilometers at a depth of 17.2 kilometers, north of Reuleut, a town in northern Aceh.

The earthquake's epicentre.
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According to Indonesia's National Disaster Management Agency, at least 52 people have died and dozens are trapped in the rubble from the earthquake at dawn. Indonesia's TVOne station quoted the acting governor of Aceh, Soedarmo as saying that rescue efforts are underway in Meureudu, one of the severely affected towns in the Pidie Jaya district. "Some of the fatalities are children," informed Said Mulyadi, deputy district chief of Pidie Jaya, which is the region hit hardest by the quake, to Agence France-Presse (AFP.)

Prelim M6.4 earthquake northern Sumatra, Indonesia Dec-6 22:03 UTC, updates https://t.co/mUHZ8dUORd— USGS Big Quakes (@USGSBigQuakes) December 6, 2016

Said Mulyadi, the deputy district chief of Pidie Jaya also said that eight children were among the dead and that the injured are pouring into local hospitals to seek treatment.
"The hospital here couldn't take the patients, so we sent some to the neighbouring district," added Said.

Rescuers carrying the body of a victim that was recovered from a collapsed building in Pidie Jaya.
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AFP reported that Sulaiman, a local disaster official, telling Indonesia's MetroTV that a woman and her two children were killed in Pidie Jaya, which is located 18 kilometers southwest of the epicenter. He also said that a few mosques, stores, houses and other buildings too have collapsed in Pidie Jaya. Residents at a nearby town, Lhokseumawe, apparently ran out of their house in panic when they felt the earthquake. People were either asleep or getting ready for morning prayers at the predominantly Muslim place when the quake struck at dawn. One of the local residents, Hasbi Jaya said that his family was asleep when the incident happened. "We immediately ran outside the house but it crumbled. Everything from the roof to the floor collapsed, and was destroyed. I looked around and all my neighbours' houses were also completely destroyed." said Hasbi, as reported by AFP.

Meanwhile, at the time of reporting, Pidie Jaya district chief said that hundreds of people are injured and more than 40 buildings have been destroyed in the earthquake

Heavy equipment being used up to clean up a petrol station and coffee shop where 10 people are believed to be trapped in Pidie Jaya.
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Abbas also mentioned that the local authorities are currently trying to move the debris to recover the bodies and locate anyone who is trapped. "Some people are still trapped inside shophouses, and we are trying to evacuate them using heavy machines and by hand," local agency head Puteh Manaf told AFP.Eridawati, the head of Meteorology, Climatology and Geophysics Agency said that about five aftershocks followed the earthquake. The United States Geological Survey (USGS) had issued a yellow alert, expecting fatalities and damages."Some casualties and damage are possible and the impact should be relatively localised," said USGS.

Here are some of the photos that show the true extent of devastation following the early morning earthquake:

Some of the residents gathered outside a collapsed building in Pidie Jaya.
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Pidie Jaya
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A badly damaged mosque in the town of Pidie.
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Photos of collapsed buildings and victims being rescued and carted out have been flooding social media channels since morning

Kondisi pasca gempa bumi 6,4 SR di Pidie Jaya Aceh #PeduliGempaAceh #aceh #muhammadiyah pic.twitter.com/qdqEYOTj4f— PWPM Aceh (@pwpm_aceh) December 7, 2016

Masjid Ulee Glee di Kec. Bandar Baru Kab Pidie Jaya runtuh akibat gempa 6.5 SR di Pidie Jaya 7/12/2016 @jokowi @Pak_JK @BNPB_Indonesia pic.twitter.com/gAE06amCtr— Sutopo Purwo Nugroho (@Sutopo_BNPB) December 7, 2016

Korban mulai berdatangan sehingga perawatan pun harus di lakukan di depan RSU Pidie Jaya #prayforaceh #GempaPidieJaya pic.twitter.com/PtOOJ0VQoo— I Love Pidie (@iLovePidie) December 7, 2016

Latest condition in Bireuen, on the road to Ulee Glee #AcehEarthquake (photo by Hera Yanti) pic.twitter.com/bdMZAYdx3v— Geutanyoe Foundation (@AcehFoundation) December 7, 2016

Korban-korban Gempa Pidie Jaya - Aceh #peduligempaaceh #aceh #gempa #muhammadiyah #save pic.twitter.com/p8nzvJ90wb— PWPM Aceh (@pwpm_aceh) December 7, 2016

Korban-korban Gempa Pidie Jaya - Aceh #peduligempaaceh #aceh #gempa #muhammadiyah pic.twitter.com/SrlRLcHO4T— PWPM Aceh (@pwpm_aceh) December 7, 2016

Fortunately, no tsunami warnings or advisories have been issued.
This is a developing story. Please watch this space for more updates.

Just a few weeks ago, a 7.8 magnitude earthquake struck New Zealand's South Island:

                [PHOTOS] Destruction And Anxiety As A Magnitude-7.8 Earthquake Rocks New Zealand

At least two people have been killed.

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For Those Out There Whose Middle Name Is Spicy Because Pedas Food Is The Best

If there's one thing someone needs to know about you, it's that you love it SPICY

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You have to add spicy condiments into ALL of your food

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Because in your heart, you truly, sincerely know that everything is better when it's spicy

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Your fridge and pantry have an arsenal of different types of spicy sauces and condiments

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It's funny to see when other people try to be on your level (silently laughs)

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Oh, young grasshopper, you have much to learn!

When you eat at a restaurant, you always ask for cili padi or you'll habis their chili sauce

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The letup feeling of eating hot, fiery food makes you feel so, so alive...

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Feel the most alive you've ever been with Maggi Letup. It will blow (geddit, geddit) your mind!

It might hurt EVERYWHERE but it hurts so goooood

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It feels like anything is possible! Plus, it helps with our metabolism right…

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You love it when your friends or family bring back local spicy snacks from their holiday

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And when you travel overseas, you like to seek out their local spicy food

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Not everyone can handle the food that you cook because they're WEAK

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You've lost count how many times people have said that your taste buds are dead

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You're always distracted by 'hot' labels when grocery shopping

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Others don’t like it when you're in charge of ordering for the group

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"Every single dish you ordered is spicy! Even the soup!""Erm, not the omelette..."

Best of all, nobody can tahan your spicy level, so you have the food all to yourself!

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Even though scientists say it's not a taste, and people call it pain, you know that really, they just don't understand...

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Because why go mild when you can go wild? Ignore the haters and slurp away with your bowl of delicious Maggi Letup!

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It's definitely not for the weak...

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Netizens Are Very Amused By A Sabah School Boy Who Got His Head Stuck In A Plastic Cone

Kids really do the darnedest things.
A primary school boy in Kuala Penyu, Sabah recently sent Malaysians into fits of laughter after photos of him getting his head stuck in a plastic cone went viral.

Oh boy.
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Malay Mail reported that the Standard Five student was waiting for his parents to pick him up when he decided to play at a school shed where the cone was kept.

Photos of the incident were retweeted over 15.6k times at the time of writing, with amused netizens posting cheeky comparisons in the thread:

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The school had to call in the Fire and Rescue Department to get the boy out of the sticky situation. There's even a video showing a group of firefighters trying to saw off the cone from his head:

pic.twitter.com/YB5PgN0xcK— ManBro (@luqmansidek) April 9, 2019

Fortunately, the firemen managed to dislodge the cone from the boy's head after about half an hour of careful sawing

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A spokesperson from the Fire and Rescue Department said, "The firefighters used a chainsaw to cut the cone to remove it from the victim's head."The task to remove the cone was carefully done. If there was a mistake, it could injure the victim’s mouth,” she said, as quoted by Harian Metro. She added that the boy was not harmed in the incident and was later handed over to his parents who were there to witness the little mishap.


A 'Bird Strike' Forced An Airbus A330 Carrying 312 People To Make Emergency Landing

A Qatar Airways flight QR240 was forced to make an emergency landing at Istanbul's Ataturk Airport shortly after take-off when one of its engines caught fire following a 'bird strike' on Thursday, 18 August. The passenger flight was headed for Doha, Qatar.

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The flight, an Airbus A330, was carrying 312 people onboard, of which 14 were crew. They were all evacuated safely. Qatar Airways said the fire was due to a 'bird strike', reported Daily Mail Online.

A spokesperson for Qatar Airways told MailOnline: "Qatar Airways can confirm that QR240 from Istanbul to Doha experienced a bird strike, which resulted in its safe return to Istanbul. All 298 passengers and 14 crew disembarked normally and the airline is sending a replacement aircraft to Istanbul. Customer needs, including onward travel, will be taken care of by the airline. The safety of our passengers is our most important responsibility. The pilot followed all safety procedures."

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A collision between an airborne animal and an aircraft is called a 'bird strike'. During the collision, large flocks are sucked into jet engines, causing them to fail by breaking fan blades. Watch:

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When a bird flies into a plane engine, nothing happens, as most 'bird strikes' don't damage an aircraft at all. However, even if a 'bird strike' does disable a plane engine, that doesn't mean it will result in a crash. That said, back in 2009, a US Airways flight had crashed into the Hudson River after birds flew into the plane's engines.

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These photos, provided by Turkish news site, AirportHaber, show airport workers in high-vis jackets peering into the Airbus A330's left engine. Daily Mail said that there was 'damage to the blades'.

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These Images From Masjid Al-Haram Show The Full Extent Of The Heartbreaking Tragedy

On the holiest day of the week for Muslims, a gigantic construction crane collapsed over Masjid Al-Haram at 5:23 p.m. local time, yesterday, just hours before the jummah khutbah (Friday sermon)

A hug crane crane collapsed onto Masjid Al-Haram last night
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According to Khaled Al Maeena, editor-in-chief of the Saudi Gazette, if the crane had collapsed an hour later, thousands would have been affected by it, as reported by CNN.Masjid Al-Haram would usually be brimming with people, ready to start their Maghrib prayers (sunset prayer) on Friday evenings.

With 107 people cruelly killed and another 238 injured, these images best depict the catastrophic incident that happened at Masjid Al-Haram last night

Soudi's civil defense authorities have cited the severe rain and winds as the possible reason for the crane to collapse
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The crane that collapsed was just one of the many that surrounds Masjid Al-Haram as the construction work is being carried out at the moment.
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The crane fell through the roof of the mosque
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Wreckage from the collapsed crane
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Cranes and all construction materials in the grand mosque's grounds
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With 107 dead from this tragedy, the Saudi authorities are still trying to find the real cause of this incident
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Authorities inspecting the rubble from the incident
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Pilgrims have been pouring in despite the heavy construction work at Masjid Al-Haram
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Disturbing images of the wounded and the overall confusing and tragic atmosphere have been all over the Internet since the incident happened last night

A trail of blood seen from a man that seems to be seriously injured
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Two injured pilgrims nursing their bloody wounds after the crane collapsed yesterday at the Grand Mosque
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Soldiers arrived to assist with the emergency
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Paramedics at the scene, helping with wounded
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An injured man on a makeshift stretcher
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The injured being wheeled into the ambulance
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238 people have been reported to be injured, as of now
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The chaotic scene that followed the unfortunate collapse of the crane
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One of the victims, seen holding a bloody cloth and blood all over the front of his shirt
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Ambulance inside the mosque to ferry the injured/ dead to the hospital
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Other pilgrims gather outside the mosque after the tragedy
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Victims, bodies of the dead on the floor while waiting to be attended
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People have come together, helping the injured and watching over them while waiting for the medical professionals to take over
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Pilgrims at the scene, still waiting after the incident
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Medical team busy at work treating the injured
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Comfort in numbers
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A saddening view of the area where the crane collapsed last night
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A couple of pixelated images of mangled bodies in what looked like pools of blood at the scene surfaced too

The incident cost the lives of 107 people
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Casualties from the incident
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The Saudi civil defense authorities blamed the heavy rain and severe wind speeds as the cause of the incident

"This whole place is already a giant construction site. What made it worse is that around 5.30pm there was severe rain and it was just gushing down the road.Major General Suleiman Al-Amro, director-general of Saudi's civil defence authority, told Saudi TV that a storm with severe rain and wind speeds as high as 83kmh caused the tower crane to collapse.

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Saudi Governor of Mecca Khalid bin Faisal Al Saud inspecting the scene
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Saudi Governor of Mecca listening to aides of the Grand Mosque after the crane collapsed
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A crater is visible, indicating the area the crane struck
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Investigations will be carried out to find out the real cause of the incident
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Masjid Al-Haram in Mecca, is the largest mosque in the world and it surrounds the Kaaba, the holiest place on earth for Muslims that they face when praying

The 'Kaaba', said to be the holiest place in the world for Muslims.
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One of the five pillars of Islam requires its every able-bodied Muslim to perform the Hajj pilgrimage at least once in their lifetime.A large number of Malaysians join the pilgrimage yearly, with the number set to be 22, 320 this year, as reported by The Malay Mail Online.

Masjid Al-Haram's aerial view during sunset
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Masjid Al-Haram has a total of nine minarets, with each as tall as 89 meters.
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Masjid Al-Haram can accommodate up to 900,000 pilgrims but during the Hajj period, a staggering 4,000,000 worshipers flock the mosque

That has resulted in construction work, that is currently underway to expand the grand mosque to better accommodate millions of pilgrims that descend upon the holy mosque, yearly.

It is the Mosque’s biggest and most ambitious expansion project in its history and work is currently in its third phase.The porticos (a row of columns supporting a roof at the entrance of a building) from the Ottoman era are now being re-instated after they were taken down in order to expand the Mataf.(open white area immediately around the Ka'bah)

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Construction work at the Grand Mosque
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Cranes towering over the mosque as pilgrims are performing their prayers
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Gigantic red cranes all the the mosque for the ongoing construction
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Kind souls from around the world have been sending their love and support to all those who were unfortunately, a part of the tragedy last night

#PrayForMakkah #insha-Allah bless their souls pic.twitter.com/XggNo3v5UI— Deboshree Biswas (@09_deboshree) September 12, 2015

Where is humanity? Allah please open their heart.  #PrayForMakkah pic.twitter.com/7H4YvAZN8e— Hidayah Yusuf (@hidayahyusuf727) September 12, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost the loved one and those who are injured #PrayForMakkah pic.twitter.com/T0dMDOzp8m— Naszeem Senrose (@NaszeeemNassir) September 12, 2015

My thoughts and prayers are with the families who lost the loved one and those who are injured #PrayForMakkah pic.twitter.com/T0dMDOzp8m— Naszeem Senrose (@NaszeeemNassir) September 12, 2015

They aren't dead, they're looking down on us from the highest heavens.

 #PrayForMakkah pic.twitter.com/ZkM9vk3vcg— Nourah AlMesned. (@NAM68x) September 12, 2015

To those who have been chosen by Allah they are the lucky ones Subahanallah  #PrayForMakkah pic.twitter.com/VIyFmScVfm— Afif (@afifadza) September 12, 2015

Everything comes from Allah and will return back to Allah #PrayForMakkah !!! pic.twitter.com/Gts9ag9M7l— ❤❤❤Asma Sayed❤❤❤ (@spreadislamm) September 12, 2015

may Allah save hijij at masjidil haram. #PrayForMakkah pic.twitter.com/ceVUgX5pOs— D e n y e L (@DanialAsyhh) September 11, 2015


Woman Gets Excited Over Touch-Me-Not Potted Plant, Amused Asians Call It 'Grass'

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If you've walked through any park or lorong (alley) in Malaysia,  you've most likely spotted the mimosa pudica plant, also known as the touch-me-not

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They can usually be found everywhere, whether at parks or even near longkangs (drains), growing wild and free.

But often what's common for some may be a unique thing for others.
Like in this case.

On 15 July, Martha McKay posted a TikTok of her "magical new plant" that she calls Heidi "because she hides".

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In the caption, she wrote that the plant is usually found in South or Central America. Her video has since garnered over 1.6 million likes, with many others expressing their excitement as well.

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Southeast Asians, on the other hand...

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While Malaysians, Thais, Indonesians, and Filipinos flooded the comments section, several others also shared that the plant exists in Sri Lanka and Australia.

Mimosa pudica, or shameplant, is native to Central and South America, although in several parts of the world, it's seen as more of a weed

During evenings, its leaves droop and close up before opening up again the next morning.Some believe that it does this as a way to protect itself against predators, as it gives the impression that it's dead or dying, and herbivores would then avoid eating it. The leaves also close up if touched, shaken, or exposed to heat.Touch-me-nots are said to be easy to care for but grow extremely fast, which is why they're often seen as an invasive weed in many countries.

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Sometimes it takes a different pair of eyes to appreciate things that seem pretty normal to us:

                Watch This Japanese Guy's Video Of Malaysia That Looks Like An Entire Movie

Would 100% watch this if it were an actual movie.

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Aside from touch-me-nots, you might recall these plants and fruits:

                Remember Eating These As A Kid? Here's What They Really Are

Sweet childhood memories.

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Lebih 3K 'Shares', Wanita Ini Kongsi Resepi Sambal Balado Yang Pedas & Sedap

Malaysians's favourite? Sudah tentulah sambal. Tak kisah makan dengan lauk apa pun, mesti kena ada sambal. Rasa something is missing kalau takda sambal.

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Jom buat sambal balado menggunakan resepi yang dikongsikan oleh pemilik akaun Facebook, Ida Shareena ini. Resepi senang dan mudah ini dapat hasilkan sambal balado yang mantap dan puas. Fuh confirm meletop! Siapa tak nak kan? Ayuh!

Bahan yang diperlukan:

Bahan untuk dikisar:2 biji bawang besar3 ulas bawang putih 10 tangkai cili merah10 tangkai cili hijau10 tangkai cili padi hijau10 tangkai cili padi merahSedikit belacanBahan lain:Asam jawa1-2 sudu gula3 biji tomato ceri (atau 1/2 biji tomato)Garam secukup rasaMinyak masak

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Cara penyediaan:

1. Kisarkan kesemua bahan kisar.

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2. Panaskan minyak. Masukkan bahan kisar ke dalam kuali. Tumis sehingga pecah minyak.2. Kemudian, masukkan gula secukup rasa. Gaul rata. 3. Masukkan tomato dan sedikit air asam jawa. Biarkan sambal masak dengan api yang perlahan selama 20-30 minit (kacau selalu supaya tidak hangit). 4. Masukkan garam secukup rasa dan kacau. Padamkan api. Tips: Sambal yang dimasak lebih lama akan tahan lebih lama tanpa perlu disimpan dalam peti ais.

Ta-daa dah siap. Sambal balado yang serba guna ni boleh dihidangkan bersama ikan goreng, ayam goreng atau sambal terung... Nak buat sambal ayam penyet pun boleh!

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Enjoy the sambal! Selamat mencuba...

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Expert ke tak expert? Jangan ngaku expert kalau belum cuba ni!

                [KUIZ] Kuih Expert Or Main Sumbat Je? Siapa Boleh Skor 12/15 Memang Peminat Tegar Kuih

Jom makan sambil belajar...

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Inginkan resepi sambal lain?

                10 Resepi Sambal Basic & Sedap Yang Semua Malaysians Wajib Tahu Sebelum Umur 30 Tahun

Lauk paling perfect dan tiada tandingannya.

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                Resepi Pisang Goreng Rangup Cicah Sambal Kicap Kegemaran Johor. Terangkat Selera Habis!

Unik dari pisang goreng yang lain, pisang goreng style Johor ni siap dengan cicah sambal kicap manis-manis pedas lika...

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Resepi Kuey Teow Kungfu Step By Step Yang Simple & Confirm Sedap. Puas Hati!

Sedapnya dapat makan kuey teow Kungfu panas-panas...
Jom tukar selera, kita makan kuetiau pula. Dah bosan kan makan nasi?

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Wuu, bayangkan makan kuey teow lembut dengan sup panas-panas. Nikmat! Kalau buat sendiri boleh tambah sotong dan udang banyak mana pun... Jom ikuti resepi yang dikongsikan oleh pemilik akaun Facebook, Anis Cheeszif HQ.

Bahan yang diperlukan:

kuey teow1 biji telurIsi ayam SotongUdangLobak merah Brokoli Cauliflower3 cili padi2 ulas bawang putih (diketuk)Kiub ayam Bancuhan tepung jagung

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Cara penyediaan:

1. Mula-mula, pukul telur dengan sedikit garam dan lada sulah, Masukkan kuey teow dan gaul rata.

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			2. Panaskan minyak dan gorengkan kuey teow sehingga garing. Toskan dan letak tepi.

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			3. Tumiskan bawang putih sehingga naik bau.

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			4. Kemudian, masukkan isi ayam (kalau nak cepat masak boleh rebus dahulu).

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			5. Letakkan sedikit air, biarkan sehingga mendidih dan isi ayam empuk.

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			6. Masukkan sayur dan cili padi.

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			7. Kemudian, letakkan sotong dan sedikit kiub ayam.

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			8. Letakkan bancuhan tepung jagung supaya kuah menjadi likat. Kacau rata.9. Perasakan dengan garam dan kacau. Siap!

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Selamat menjamu selera... Tunggu apa lagi? Jom masak, senang kan!

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Jom tengok resepi yang senang dan menyelerakan:

                Ini Cara Hasilkan Mee Hailam Dengan Mudah & Cepat. Wajib Cuba!

Settle dah kalau jenis sediakan lunch dan dinner last minute. :)

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                Resepi Ikan Siakap Rebus Ala Thai Yang Simple & Sedap. Sungguh Menggamit Selera!

Fuh layan ikan siakap panas-panas...

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                10 Koleksi Resepi Lauk Ayam Yang Mudah Untuk Lunch & Dinner. Tak Perlu Pening Kepala Dah!

Tak dinafikan, senang dan sedap.

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Dapatkan alat dapur ini untuk senangkan kerja masak:

                15 Alat Dapur Dari Daiso Yang Boleh Jimatkan Masa Masak & Kemas. So Cheap & Berguna!

Pelik tapi menarik!

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                15 Gajet ‘Must Buy’ Dari MR.DIY Yang Berbaloi Untuk Senangkan Kerja Di Dapur

Always low prices, always in our hearts. :)

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Nak hias dapur supaya kemas dan cantik?

                10 Organiser Dapur Murah Dari Shopee Untuk Dapur Yang Lebih Kemas. Sedap Mata Memandang!

No more barang bersepah-sepah di dapur. Semua teratur dan kemas. Ikuti shopee haul ini!

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[PHOTOS] This 109-Year-Old Pos Malaysia Office Has Been Given New Life As A Retro Kopitiam

In recent years, Chinatown in Kuala Lumpur has become a hub of trendy eateries and artsy murals

Even so, I was surprised to see that a long-time abandoned building finally found new life as an old-style cafe.Called Kafei Dian, the cafe opened last year.

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But did you know the cafe was previously a Pos Malaysia office?

Built in 1911 by the Federated Malay States Postal Authority, this double storey office served as a sub-post office with its main headquarters located at Dataran Merdeka.According to British Malaya, a red flag would be hoisted over the building to alert residents whenever their mail arrived from overseas.

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An image of the rundown building in 2009.
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Inside, you can even see an old Post Malaya (Pos Malaysia's former name) sign still hanging at the back of the cafe

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Today, the building retains much of the original Malay- and Tudor-style architecture

Its distinctive red-tiled slanted roof, turquoise balcony, and black and white striped front are all still there - only this time with a fresh coat of paint.Being particularly proud of the building's heritage, Kafei Dian owner Danny directed us to the upper floor which is entirely made out of wood. We were a little worried walking along the creaky floorboards, but rest assured they've been refurbished and will not crack under pressure.

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Standing on the balcony, you'll have a great view of the giant mural of an uncle hammering a nail.

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However, it isn't just the building's exterior that is steeped in history.
Kafei Dian is decorated with tons of retro items inside, making it truly a blast from the past.

Step into the cafe and you'll immediately see a stand lined with metal oil lamps, dim sum baskets, and watercolour paintings of the post office.

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Walking around you'll notice repainted door frames, tables flanked by large wheels from carts, and wooden cupboards reminiscent of those found in my Ah Mah's childhood home.

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We even stumbled across an old safe with its combination lock still attached. It clearly would not budge.

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So, what about the food?

Aside from your typical kopitiam favourites, Kafei Dian also serves delicious Malay food and pork-free Hainanese dishes.

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We tried their chicken lobak, jiu hu char (fried turnip), and Hainam fried noodles - all of which tasted just like home.They also offer dishes you can share with a larger group including, stewed ginger chicken and duck, stir fried vegetables, and assam fish soup.

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If we had room to spare, we would have definitely tried out their dim sum, steamed roti kaya, or kuih. Pair it with a hot cup of kopi O and you've got yourself the perfect afternoon snack.

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Go back in time at Kafei Dian, which you can find here:

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Address:80, Jalan Panggong, City Centre, 50150 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala LumpurOperating hours:Daily (7am to 5pm)

Got a lot of places to recommend? Let us know in our new SAYS Makan Buddies Facebook Group!

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Kafei Dian is only a two-minute walk from popular photo op spot, Kwai Chai Hong:

                This Neglected "Hidden" Alley In KL Has Been Revived Into A Charming Insta-Worthy Spot

Looks like Penang but it's not.

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PKP 2.0: Dua Aplikasi Ini Bantu Anda Untuk Semak Lingkungan Perjalanan 10KM Dari Rumah

Umum sedia maklum sejak Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) 2.0 dilaksanakan bermula 13 Januari lalu, rakyat hanya dibenarkan untuk bergerak dalam radius 10 kilometer (KM) saja dari rumah

Tetapi, ramai yang masih ragu-ragu dan tidak pasti sama ada jarak antara rumah mereka dengan destinasi yang ingin dituju itu dalam lingkungan 10KM atau tidak.Kini anda tidak perlu risau kerana kami telah menemukan dua platform untuk membantu anda menyemak jarak rumah anda dengan tempat yang ingin dituju.

1. 2kmfromhome

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Laman web 2kmfromhome ini membantu untuk melihat sama ada destinasi yang anda ingin pergi itu terletak dalam lingkungan 10KM atau lebih. Terdapat pilihan untuk jarak perjalanan 1, 2, 5, 10.15, dan 25KM di laman utamanya. Menurut sumber, 2kmfromhome ini dicipta di Ireland bagi memudahkan warganegara tersebut untuk mematuhi jarak perjalanan maksimum yang dikenakan oleh kerajaan.Laman web ini secara automatik dapat menjejaki lokasi pengguna dan menunjukkan kawasan di dalam jarak yang dicari dalam bulatan berwarna merah.Jika anda ditahan oleh pihak berkuasa, anda boleh membuktikan bahawa anda telah mematuhi prosedur operasi standard (SOP) yang ditetapkan dengan menunjukkan laman web ini.

2. Getmakan

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Getmakan adalah aplikasi khas bagi makanan dan juga alat untuk mengukur jarak dalam talian.Aplikasi ini pula dicipta khas oleh seorang jurutera sistem di Malaysia, Asyraf Adlan bersama pasukannya untuk menunjukkan radius 10KM di sekitar kawasan tempat tinggal anda.Getmakan sangat mudah untuk digunakan. Anda hanya perlu klik di sini dan tekan 'Lihat Radius Saya'. Kemudian, ia akan mengesan lokasi anda dan peta lingkaran merah akan muncul di skrin telefon.Dari situ, anda akan dapat lihat kesemua lingkaran merah berada dalam jarak 10KM dari rumah anda.

Senanglah lepas ni nak pergi mana-mana, guna je dua aplikasi yang kami kongsikan ini. Tapi, jangan keluar rumah jika tiada keperluan ya. Stay safe guys!

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[VIDEO] Celoteh Comel Atok Ini Buat Netizen Belajar Satu Pengajaran Penting Dalam Hidup

Realiti kehidupan sememangnya ada pahit manis, bahagia dan berduka. Inilah kehidupan dunia, penuh dengan ujian.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Memang bernasib baik bagi mereka yang berjaya dalam apa jua yang dilakukan. Namun begitu, setiap manusia pasti mempunyai kisah kegagalan masing-masing dan bagaimana mereka tidak mengaku kalah dan kekal bangkit walaupun sudah terjatuh dan pernah gagal.Sebab itulah banyak kita lihat diluar sana, mereka yang berjaya pasti sudah mempunyai kisah kegagalan masing-masing dan bagaimana mereka tidak berhenti mencuba sehingga mencapai apa yang diingini.Ianya merupakan proses pembelajaran bagi setiap individu dan merupakan pengajaran dalam kehidupan seseorang.

Baru-baru ini, sebuah video temu ramah seorang atuk ini telah mendapat perhatian di mana video tersebut berjaya meraih 458k tontonan ketika artikel ini ditulis

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Video tersebut telah dimuat naik di laman YouTube BESIHITAM yang mempunyai 17k subscribers. Namun, menurut admin laman YouTube tersebut, klip tersebut sudah diambil kira-kira tiga tahun yang lalu dan kini dikongsikan kembali pada 23 jam yang lalu."Klip ni 3 tahun lepas aku ambik..so harini saje nak kongsi dengan korang..part ni memang lucu laa..sebab interview dengan pakcik ni dia ada masalah pendengaran sikit..apa apa pun memang kelakar dan menghiburkan..terbaik pakcik."

Ramai warganet memberi reaksi bahawa atuk ini nampak seperti seorang yang sentiasa bahagia dan tiada masalah. Malah, ramai juga mendoakan kesejahteraan atuk ini.

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Namun begitu, di ruangan komen video tersebut, ada juga yang mengatakan bahawa atuk ini sudah pergi menghadap Ilahi. Namun, tiada apa yang boleh mengesahkan perkara tersebut. Apa-apa pun, jika dia sudah tiada, semoga roh arwah atuk ini dicucuri rahmat. Amin.

Pengajaran yang boleh didapati dari video ini adalah sebagai manusia kita hendaklah sentiasa bersyukur dengan apa jua rezeki yang diberikan Allah, walaupun sekecil mana sekali pun.

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'Tak Terkoyak Pun. Baby Masih Bergerak-Gerak' - Manusia Makin Kejam, Jual Pil Gugur Online

Terbeliak mata kami pagi tadi saat terbaca satu post yang sangat mengejutkan. Sungguh kami tak sangka, perkara keji sebegini sangat berleluasa di laman maya.

Beberapa keping gambar perbualan antara pelanggan dan penjual pil menggugurkan bayi yang dikongsi oleh pegguna laman Facebook, Jat Jaa telah menjadi sangat viral tidak sampai 24 jam. Sehingga kini, post tersebut telah menerima lebih 6 ribu komen dan lebih 41 ribu perkongsian. Rata-rata orang ramai berasa marah dan geram setelah melihat gambar-gambar perbualan tersebut.

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Apa yang membuatkan orang ramai bengang dan berasa jijik dengan perbualan tersebut adalah pelanggan yang menggugurkan janin mereka turut menghantar gambar janin yang telah berjaya digugurkan

Dalam gambar tersebut pelanggan bertanya kepada penjual apa yang perlu dilakukannya kerana janin telah berjaya digugurkan. Ya tuhan, mengucap kami dibuatnya.Salah satu gambar perbualan yang dikongsikan adalah bertarikh 14 Jun 2015. Ini membuktikan khidmat jual beli pil menggugurkan bayi ni sudah lama berleluasa di alam maya.

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Bermacam-macam perasaan singgah di hati kami begitu juga dengan netizen. Marah, sedih, bengang semuanya bercampur dalam satu rasa. Siapa saja tidak marah kalau melihat perkara terkutuk ini berlaku di depan mata?

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Melihat kepada perkara itu, beberapa aktivis sosial terkenal, seperti Wardina Safiyyah  dan Syed Azmi turut berkongsi pandangan beliau di laman Facebook

Kata Wardina, "Adik2 sayang kalau lelaki tu sayang kat kita, dia tak sentuh kita sebelum kahwin. No nikah... no touch."

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Baca post penuh Syed Azmi di SINI.

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Bagaimanapun, sesetengah orang ramai menyifatkan gambar yang digunakan dalam perbualan terbabit adalah palsu. Gambar-gambar janin tersebut boleh didapati dengan mudah di internet.

Kami sendiri tidak pasti sama ada gambar tersebut benar atau tidak. Atau mungkin ia hanya 'digunakan 'untuk tujuan testimoni si penjual untuk meraih pelanggan semata-mata.Apa-apa pun, kami berharap pihak berwajib mengambil tindakan terhadap penjual supaya gejala ini tidak berterusan.

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Orang Asli Community Gives Ultimatum To UMNO Over Najib's RM2.6 Billion 'Donation'

Following all the vague and dismissive replies from the PM on the RM2.6 billion donation issue, the Orang Asli community has given an ultimatum that may see the end of their support for the ruling government

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Indigenous People’s Network of Malaysia’s (Jaringan Orang Asli SeMalaysia) Vice President Yusri Ahon said that the Orang Asli community believes that any donation meant for a political party must not be deposited into an individual’s personal account.

"The donations should have been deposited into the organization or the party’s account and not the individual’s personal account,” stressed Yusri. “If someone else was to do the same, wouldn’t it be turned into a major issue?” he added, as reported by FMT earlier today.

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Yusri lamented that the outdated policies concerning the Orang Asli no longer fulfil the needs of the Orang Asli community. He also took the opportunity to remind the ruling government that the Orang Asli are more than prepared to switch sides  and cast their votes for the opposition parties in the upcoming elections, naming PKR and DAP as the popular choice among the aboriginal community.

Yusri Ahon, Vice President of Jaringan Orang Asli SeMalaysia
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Meanwhile, Najib boldly stated that he would only explain and discuss about UMNO’s political funding with his party members, adding that such discussions could affect the party’s stability

“I can explain. No problem, but not openly because it can affect the party.”“As long as there is no stealing from the people or violation of the law… as long as we follow this rule, we just have to do what is necessary for the party,” he said when launching the Alor Star Umno divisional meeting in Kedah this afternoon.

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Responding to this controversy, the Bar Council today called for an extraordinary general meeting (EGM) to be held on 12 September 2015 to discuss the current hot button issues

“The matters for discussion at the EGM will include the reports of interference with the ongoing investigation into the flow of funds from SRC International Sdn Bhd (a former subsidiary of 1MDB), and the transfer of RM2.6 billion into the prime minister’s private bank accounts, as well as the steps that the Malaysian Bar should take to affirm and uphold the rule of law, and to prevent the administration of justice from being perverted,” said the Bar Council in the email notification to Malaysian Bar members.

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PKR Member of Parliament Zuraida Kamaruddin also decided to express her dissatisfaction over Najib’s shadowy answers regarding the 1MDB issue and the RM2.6 billion donation he received

Zuridah critisized Najib's recent statement about Kedah MB  Mukhriz Mahathir having it easy in politics unlike his predecessors asking if the statement was made just to divert the attention from the unresolved scandals.

In a statement today, the MP for Ampang said, “If the Prime Minister can give a good and satisfactory answer without trying to wiggle out of tough questions, then only can he be considered as the Prime Minister of Malaysia.“Otherwise, just give him a vote of no-confidence and kick him out of Umno.”

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Lim Guan Eng: 1MDB Is Insolvent And Arul Kanda Is "Utterly Dishonest"

Yesterday, 23 May, Finance Minister Lim Guan Eng revealed at a meeting to discuss 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)'s financial affairs that the company was "insolvent" and unable to pay debts owed

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In a statement released after meeting with 1MDB's Board of Directors at the Ministry of Finance of Malaysia, Lim said that the board was unable to explain what had happened to the RM9.8 billion (US$2.46 billion) of overseas investments that could help meet 1MDB's financial obligations over the next few years, Channel NewsAsia reported.On Tuesday, 22 May, Lim announced that Malaysia's debts had exceeded RM1 trillion, with 1MDB as the main contributor.

Lim attended two meetings to determine 1MDB's financial status yesterday, along with deputy treasurer-generals Datuk Siti Zauyah Md Desa, Datuk Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir, and Datuk Asri Hamidon

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According to Malay Mail, the first meeting was with the Board of Directors, Datuk Norazman Ayob, and Datuk Kamal Mohd Ali.

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Meanwhile, the second meeting was with 1MDB president and chief executive Arul Kanda Kandasamy, who was accompanied by the former CFO Azmi Tahir and former general counsel Ivan Chen.

Lim Guan Eng called 1MDB president Arul Kanda, who explained that he was on garden leave and unaware of the firm's financial situation, "utterly dishonest and untrustworthy"

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Lim contended that, "It is completely unbelievable that a highly paid and 'experienced' investment banker can be so irresponsibly clueless as to not know whether RM9.8 billion worth of investments are even real," Malay Mail reported.The Finance Minister accused Arul Kanda of "singing a completely different tune" in the meeting compared to the statements he made on 1MDB's financial viability before the change of government, adding that his response was "utterly shocking and preposterous."

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According to Free Malaysia Today, Lim said he had instructed the legal advisers to the ministry to review the 1MDB president's position.

Today, 24 March, Arul Kanda has insisted the alleged wrongdoings at 1MDB occurred before he even joined the firm

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The 1MDB president's statement read, "It cannot be disputed that I joined 1MDB only in January 2015, that is to say, after the actions of previous management and boards resulted in 1MDB amassing its debt burden, and after many of 1MDB's projects were in difficulties."Arul did not dispute Lim Guan Eng's conclusion that 1MDB was effectively insolvent, however, he "strongly denied the potentially defamatory and personal attacks made by the Minister of Finance," Malay Mail reported.Arul is among those barred from leaving the country over the 1MDB corruption scandal.

Read Lim Guan Eng's full official statement here:

JUST IN: Finance Minister @guanenglim says #1MDB unable to service its debts, finds Arul Kanda "utterly dishonest and untrustworthy". pic.twitter.com/A9RdwOFqIn— Sumisha Naidu (@SumishaCNA) May 23, 2018

On Tuesday, Lim Guan Eng revealed that the Finance Ministry has been paying off 1MDB's debt since April 2017:

                LGE Reveals Finance Ministry Has Been Bailing Out 1MDB By Paying Off Its Debt Obligations

In addition, 1MDB is due to pay RM143.75 million worth of interest by 30 May.

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"Pomo" - Pergi Ke Pasar Thailand, Lelaki Ini Kongsi Nama Jenama Popular Yang Ditiru. Lucu!

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

Jika kita singgah ke pasar malam atau street market, pasti kita akan nampak jenama barangan popular yang diubah namanya

Contohnya barangan jenama seperti Adidas atau Nike, Jika di pasar malam, ada yang menjual design mereka sendiri menggunakan jenama tersebut tetapi ditukar namanya.Hal ini kerana, penjual boleh dikenakan tindakan tegas sekiranya menjual barangan cetak rompak. Jadi, sebab itulah ada sesetengah menukar jenamanya walaupun design dilihat sama.Seperti perkongsian video di TikTok ini apabila seorang lelaki menunjukkan jenama-jenama kasut popular yang ditukar kepada nama yang berbeza telah mencuit hati.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @kupokku Mcm mcm ado. #jgenyetok #hatyai  original sound  - Ku

Kongsi jenama-jenama yang ditukar nama, memang kelakar

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang lelaki sedang berada di sebuah pasar. Difahamkan, dia berada di sebuah pasar di Hatyai, Thailand.Dia kemudian berkongsi kasut-kasut dengan jenama popular yang diubah namanya."Fila, Eila, Puma, Pomo, Adidas, Adda, Vans, Pando, Nike, Nine," katanya

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"Asean market, Hatyai. Nasib tak terbeli Abibas hari tu" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberi pelbagai reaksi mengenainya.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 108K views, 4,388 likes dan 119 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Ini kalau tak perasan memang terbeli dah :D

Like Facebook, follow Twitter dan Instagram SAYS Seismik serta temui segala cerita 'mesti kongsi' sekarang!

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[PHOTOS] World Literacy Day 2013: Facts You Should Know

1. Unesco says 84% world population literate

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United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) Director-General Irina Bokova said that 84 per cent of the world's population can read and write compared to 76 per cent in 1990, thanks to international efforts and work towards the Millennium development Goals, IRNA reported.

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2. The literacy rate in Malaysia is 91 % with a rank of 89 out of 194

The literacy rate in Malaysia is 91 % with a rank of 89 out of 194

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3. As of today, 250 million children around the world cannot read or write well

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4. Of all the illiterate adults in the world, two-thirds are women

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5. Almost three-quarters of the world's 775 million illiterate adults are found in these ten countries: India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, Brazil, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

Almost three-quarters of the world's 775 million illiterate adults are found in these ten countries: India, China, Pakistan, Bangladesh, Nigeria, Ethiopia, Egypt, Brazil, Indonesia, and the Democratic Republic of the Congo

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6. To boost the reading skills of 3.2 million Pakistani children, US announced $160 million Pakistan Reading Project

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This project will fund improvements in reading instruction and reading assessment in grades one through five throughout the Pakistani public school system. The IRC which is partnering with regional governments and Pakistani civil society organizations, will implement this $160 million project in an estimated 38,000 public schools over the next 5-years.

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7. In Bangladesh, the literacy rate is at 59.8%, as per the Bangladesh Bureau of Statistics

Inside a School

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8. According to a study conducted in late April by the U.S. Department of Education and the National Institute of Literacy, 32 million adults in the U.S. can't read

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Duo Claim Trial For Attacking Mamak Staff After Being Told Not To Take Food With Hands

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The two men who attacked employees at a mamak restaurant in Cyberjaya last week have been charged at the Sepang magistrates' court today, 21 March

The duo are said to be friends, named Elanggovan Muniyandi and Vengateswaran Malaisamy, both 51 years old, reported New Straits Times.They were accused of committing the offences at Nasi Kandar Pelita Glomac, Cyberjaya, at around 7.30pm on 16 March.Both of them face charges under Section 323 of the Penal Code for causing hurt, Section 427 for causing mischief by throwing plates belonging to the restaurant, and Section 509 for uttering obscenities at the employees.As for Elanggovan, he faces an additional charge under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt with a pair of tongs, according to Free Malaysia Today.The two victims working at the mamak restaurant have been identified as Md Jahirul Hoque and Sarishkumar Jayakumar.

The accused, Vengateswaran Malaisamy (left) and Elanggovan Muniyandi (right).
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Elanggovan, who works as a tourist van driver, faces the heftiest possible punishment under Section 324 of the Penal Code, which carries a jail term of up to 10 years, a fine, or caning

Meanwhile, the punishment for Section 427 and Section 509 of the Penal Code that they jointly face has a maximum of five years imprisonment, or a fine, or both.As for Section 323 of the same Act, it carries a one-year jail sentence or a RM2,000 fine, or both, upon conviction.The duo pleaded not guilty to the charges before Magistrate Ayuni Izzaty Sulaiman.During the hearing, their lawyer, Lingeswaran Andiappan, requested a lower bail for his clients, contending that Vengasteswaran only makes RM800 to RM900 a month as a taxi driver, while Elanggovan makes RM2,000 a month and has three children.The court then set bail at RM8,600 for Vengasteswaran and RM11,600 for Elanggovan.

The Thursday incident went viral on social media as the brawl was captured in two separate videos

Viral footage of the incident that happened at Nasi Kandar Pelita Glomac, Cyberjaya last Thursday, 16 March.
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Speaking to SAYS, a witness said the duo started attacking staff members after one of them was told not to take a piece of fried chicken from the food display with his bare hands.A one-minute-and-31-second video shows Vengateswaran repeatedly punching an employee, while Elanggovan picks up a utensil and shoves it at the employee's back.The clip also shows the duo throwing plates at the victims at two separate intervals.

Learn more about the incident here:

                [VIDEO] 2 Men Attack Mamak Staff After They Ask Him Not To Take Fried Chicken With Hands

"You gonna call the police? Call lah!" one of the assailants shouted.

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"Too Fresh-Faced" – UMNO's Norma Awang Says 18-Year-Olds Don't Understand Politics To Vote

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On 16 July 2019, the Dewan Rakyat passed the Constitution (Amendment) Bill 2019 to lower voting age in federal and state elections from 21 to 18 years old.
However, Kedah UMNO speaker Datuk Norma Awang raised objection to the Bill at the party's general assembly held yesterday, 12 January.

According to The Vibes, the Jerai UMNO division delegate concluded that the 15th General Election (GE15) was proof that the minimum voting age should have been raised from 18 to 23 years old.Norma attributed UMNO's unprecedented loss in GE15 to "anarchist" young voters who consumed "slanderous" material against the party on social media.The UMNO delegate also claimed that UMNO and Barisan Nasional (BN) were not "hip enough" to obtain the young vote."UMNO and BN are not hip enough to win over the hearts of young voters who subscribe to the latest trends. Instead, (first-time voters) chose to uphold gutter-mouth political leaders who constantly talk badly about others," the UMNO delegate said.

Datuk Norma Awang.
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Norma also deemed 18-year-old voters as "too fresh-faced" for politics and asserted that these youths did not fully understand political matters

"In terms of Malaysia, 18-year-olds have barely finished SPM. Even their underwear is still bought by their parents. They lack comprehension of elections, voting, the democratic system, and how their ballots affect the formation of the government and its policies" the UMNO delegate asserted.Norma compared the maturity of Malaysian youths to their international counterparts, claiming that Malaysian youngsters had different education levels to their peers overseas."In many Western countries, 18-year-olds are already pursuing their masters or PhDs, but our youths are busy getting addicted to ketum leaves, messing around on TikTok, and experiencing puppy love," the UMNO speaker said.With these points, Norma maintained her stance of raising the minimum voting age to 23 as she believes the youth should have at least finished their undergraduate studies by then.

First-time voters waiting for their turn to vote.
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Some first-time voters also felt that #Undi18 was a mistake:

                "This Was A Mistake" – Netizens Share Their Mixed Reactions Towards Undi18 After GE15

While the introduction of 18-year-old voters was a historic moment for Malaysia, some were not amused.

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Animal Poacher Infamous For Eating Bear Penis Finally Arrested In India After 6 Years

One of India's most wanted tiger poachers was recently arrested after being on the run for six years

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According to BBC, the man known as Yarlen was arrested on 19 October in the state of Gujarat after being on the run for years.

Yarlen was first arrested in 2013. The 30-year-old disappeared while on bail and went off the radar.He allegedly used several different identities over the years to evade capture.

In 2013, wildlife officials linked Yarlen to two sloth bear carcasses that were found with their reproductive organs missing.
He allegedly consumes bear penis because his tribe believes that it can cure impotency.

However, hunting of wild animals is illegal in India and the law also applies to tribal communities.

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The police reportedly discovered that the man harvests sloth bear gall bladders as well.Independent UK states that bear bile, which is produced in the liver and stored in the gall bladder, has been used in traditional Chinese medicine for hundreds of years. It is very valuable and is sold for a hefty price in the international black market.

Yarlen is likely to be charged with multiple violations of the Wildlife Protection Act

According to Daily Mail, the man admitted to killing a number of tigers, several sloth bears, as well as hundreds of wild boars, and peacocks.

Tigers and sloth bears are protected under Indian law as they are listed as 'vulnerable species' by the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN).


Spend The Night In A Reconstructed Aircraft At Broga With A Karaoke Bar And Pool Table

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With stellar views of green landscape and blue skies for miles away, Twin Jets Resort is the first aircraft concept resort in Malaysia

Metaphorically 'landing' in Broga, Negeri Sembilan in March 2022, Twin Jets Resort features two unique cargo planes that have been reformed into one of the hottest, and most sought after sojourns in the country.Possessing a linked bridge connecting the two Boeings, there's more than meets the eye at this peculiar, yet interesting resort.

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All aboard the Boeing 727! Step inside the First Class Jet and the Gold Star Jet, two of the most exclusive suites at the resort.

While there are two cargo planes (both referred to as Boeing 727) that make up the biggest appeal of the resort, each plane encompasses one suite, going by the names of the First Class Jet, and the Gold Star Jet respectively.Each pad consists of two bedrooms, one with a king-sized bed, and the other with two queen-sized beds, accommodating approximately six to eight people in total.They also come with two large bathrooms, and a separate bathroom with just a toilet, so you won't have to share with anyone else.

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Image via Twin Jets Resort (Facebook)

Image via Twin Jets Resort (Facebook)

Image via Twin Jets Resort (Facebook)

The in-room facilities is an entertainment paradise

Along with a full dining area, each suite also comes with a karaoke set in the living area, and a mini-bar for drinks. If you need a caffeine fix early in the morning, there's also a Nespresso capsule coffee machine, so you don't have to bring your own sachets.

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Image via Twin Jets Resort (Facebook)

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Image via Twin Jets Resort (Facebook)

There's even a pool table if you wanna spark a friendly game of billiards.

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Explore these reconstructed planes, and make your way to the cockpit to play pilot. Though you may not be swerving across international skies, you can pretend you're in an episode of Lost momentarily.

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There's even an adorable cabin and villa for alternative lodging options, which are just as exciting as the suites on the plane

The bigger home of the two is the Villa. Possessing three bedrooms and bathrooms respectively, this massive home can house up to 15 individuals at one time. With a spacious dining area and all the usual fixes, this house was also added into the Malaysian Book of Records as the fastest single-story house constructed, taking just a little over 87 hours to be completed.

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Image via Twin Jets Resort (Facebook)

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But if you're looking for something more intimate, the Cabin Suite will do just the trick. This colourful structure consists of one bedroom and bathroom respectively, with two queen-sized beds that spaciously fit four people. A key feature is the outdoor porch on the second floor, where you can kickback with a front-row seat to the planes in a vast field of green.

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Image via Twin Jets Resort (Facebook)

Image via Twin Jets Resort (Facebook)

Tour the rustic grounds and visit some of their aircraft-inspired attractions

Littered with features of an airplane throughout the resort, take some photos at the engine cowling or the fake snack trolley that looks like it came straight out of a Harry Potter film.

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Image via Twin Jets Resort

Image via Twin Jets Resort

You can even climb up to the control tower and catch a panoramic view of the entire resort.

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Image via Twin Jets Resort

With a growing number of facilities, the bridge mentioned earlier acts as the cafe and restaurant, which can even be booked out for events

A cafe and restaurant lay at the intersecting space between the two aircrafts, available to fit a capacity of 80 pax and 100 pax respectively.Ideal for more intimate functions, contact the resort if you want to plan a special celebration at this one-of-a-kind stay.

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Image via Twin Jets Resort

More facilities are set to hit the resort in the second quarter of 2022. Keep your eyes peeled for a jacuzzi, wading pool, and even team building activities that'll elevate this pristine getaway to a vacation for more than just small families and groups of friends.

Here's where you can find Twin Jets Resort:

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Address:Lot 4916, Lorong KBB 12/1, Kampung Sri Broga, 71750 Lenggeng, Negeri Sembilan.Website | Facebook | Instagram

Are you on the side of Broga in Semenyih instead? Check out this beautiful open-concept villa:

                This Villa At Broga Has A Private Lake & Jacuzzi That'll Whisk You Away Into Paradise

There's even a nearby waterfall to immerse yourself in nature.

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If you're on a budget, here are some lovely boutique hotels in KL for under RM300:

                8 Insta-Worthy Boutique Hotels In KL For Under RM300

Do it for the gram.

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Huawei Continues To Gain Support From Malaysian Users Despite The US Trade Ban

Despite the ongoing trade ban with the US, tech giant Huawei has continued to gain tremendous support in Malaysia

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Amidst the tension, it appears that most consumers in Malaysia remain confident towards Huawei. Their latest flagship model, the Huawei P30 Series is also selling well in the Malaysian market.On a global scale, Huawei's smartphone shipments have jumped from 39.3 million in Q1 2018 to 59.1 million in Q1 2019, making them the world’s second-largest smartphone vendor behind Samsung.

Following the trade ban announcement, Malaysian netizens took to social media to share their thoughts on Huawei:

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One netizen said, "It doesn't matter if we don't have Android or Google. All we need is to have faith and remain confident in Huawei."

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Another netizen mentioned how he has never thought of switching to other brands after using Huawei smartphones.

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Amidst cheeky social media users attempting to forecast the future of Huawei and others sympathising with their customers, local restaurants seized the opportunity to offer discounts for diners who were also Huawei users.

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After hearing about the trade ban, one restaurant owner got so riled up that he offered all Huawei users 50% off their meals. According to the Facebook post, the promotion period would last "until the owner's anger subsides."

Even Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had some thoughts on this matter, which he shared in his keynote address during the Future of Asia conference held in Japan recently

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According to Dr Mahathir, "US cannot always be the biggest country in the world." With Huawei's research, innovation, and advancement in technologies in recent years, Dr Mahathir affirmed that Malaysia would "try to make use of [Huawei's] technology as much as possible."Besides that, Huawei has also made leaps in the realm of 5G technology. Dr Mahathir himself was present to receive the first ever 5G call in Malaysia using a Huawei Mate 20X 5G at the showcase in April 2019.

As a whole, here are the three reasons why Malaysians continue their fervent support for the Huawei brand despite the US ban:

1. Huawei has been on a streak of launching high-quality products

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If you're familiar with Huawei, you've probably heard of some features of the Huawei P30 Series. Besides supporting 50x zoom, low-light shooting, and dual-view video, the flagship model comes in outstanding design with a series of attractive colours.A few months ago, Huawei also introduced its first foldable 5G smartphone, the HUAWEI Mate X, and the Matebook Series. With consistent improvements and innovations, it's no wonder that Huawei customers are confident in the products they buy.

2. Huawei has always had a Plan B

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With the suspended cooperation in regards to Google and Huawei, many users were initially unsure of what to expect. Huawei then subsequently assured its customers that existing smartphone models in the market will not be affected.Also, Huawei is evidently showing its readiness amidst the current tension. It appears that they already have plans in motion, including their own operating system.

3. Huawei continues to put its customers first

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Despite the ongoing trade ban, Huawei has not stopped its campaigns to bring benefits to local consumers. Previously, Huawei introduced the Service Day to consumers through its 11 selected authorised service centres in Malaysia. Every month, Huawei will continue having one of these Service Days, so just keep a lookout for them.Find out more about Huawei Service Day here.

Ultimately, Huawei has shown its resilience and readiness against the tide of the US trade ban

Only time will tell how consumers will continue to perceive this tech giant in Malaysia. But as for now, it looks like Huawei is here to stay.To find out more about Huawei and their products, visit their website today.


Familiar House Exterior Makes Laundromat Owner Realise Her Client Is PM10 All Along

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It goes without saying that most of us rarely encounter a famous person in our daily lives, much less wash their carpets.
For a certain woman, however, it came as a surprise when she realised one of her loyal patrons is actually Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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Recently, a Facebook post went viral after a woman found out that she'd been washing the 10th Prime Minister's carpets.In the Facebook post, Siti Subaiyah pondered over the familiarity of the house she's been visiting to pick up several carpets for washing at her laundry."No wonder it felt familiar when I looked at this house in Sungai Long. There have been a few times the house owner has sent us prayer mats for washing at our laundry," she said.The Facebook post has since gone viral, with over 1,800 likes and 514 shares.

Initially, the woman had no idea who resided there

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On 13 December, the house owner sent more carpets to the lady's laundry service again, and with the events of the 15th General Election (GE15) coming to a conclusion, the woman finally came to realise that the house belonged to Anwar."Even though I didn't know who the owner was before, I suspected that the owner often invited tahfiz students for prayers, or hosted charities," Siti continued.The woman then ended the post by thanking the Prime Minister for being her client and wishing the best for him.

Image via Siti Subaiyah Shahudin (Facebook)

Meanwhile, netizens were astonished by the revelation

Most users praised Anwar after knowing a small detail of his life, while another user said that it came as no surprise. "It has been over 20 years. Almost every week, DSAI hosts tahlil and religious programmes even when he was living in Segambut," one Facebook user commented.

Image via Siti Subaiyah Shahudin (Facebook)

Other netizens, however, responded with memes, trying to play it cool so that they wouldn't appear to be a fan of Anwar.

Image via Siti Subaiyah Shahudin (Facebook)

Check out the full post below:


"We're Never Going To Paris Ever Again" - Local YouTuber Shares Her Bad Travel Experiences

On 4 February, local YouTuber Faa Firds uploaded a vlog about her traumatic experience in Paris with her husband, Afif Chad

In the video, Faa recounted the ordeal which happened within an hour of the pair's arrival in Paris. To date, the video has garnered over 90,000 views on YouTube.

According to the YouTuber, her husband nearly got pick-pocketed on the Paris Métro

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Faa first spotted a tall, "normal-looking" man, who is believed to be French, on the same train. She said that he was intentionally pushing his way through to stand in between her and her husband. The couple also couldn't move much as the train was full.She then realised that an elderly man was staring at both her and the Frenchman, which made her pay more attention to the man.

As the train approached the stop which the Frenchman was supposed to get off at, Faa saw his fingers going into her husband's bag

She pulled the man's fingers away from her husband's bag and screamed at him. After his failed attempt at pick-pocketing, the man left the train before shouting back at Faa in French.

Faa's husband, Afif appeared in the video.
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Faa expressed her disappointment as no passengers on board offered help to the couple when the incident happened

She went on to talk about similar experiences in Mexico and New York. She was denied entry to a rollercoaster ride in Mexico for wearing a hijab, and she was also demanded to take off her hijab for inspection in New York.

Furthermore, Faa warned her viewers to not visit the City of Love in light of the incident

"It is seriously so overrated," Faa said with frustration."If you're thinking (about) where to go in Europe, (don't have to) consider Paris," she added.

You can watch the full YouTube video here:

What do you think about Faa's experience in Paris? Let us know in the comments below.


Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Langkawi Kini Jadi Tumpuan Kaki Shopping! Ini 5 Sebab

Selalu kalau shopping, semua orang mesti nak cari barang yang berkualiti pada harga murah, kan?

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Kami yakin jarang-jaranglah korang nak shopping dekat airport sebab risau harganya jauh berbeza dan mahal daripada tempat lain.Tapi, hakikatnya korang boleh shopping dan berjimat sakan di Malaysia Airports tanpa perlu risau tentang harga pun. Buktinya, Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Langkawi kini menjadi antara tempat yang selalu diserbu kaki shopping. Nak tahu sebab apa? Ini berita baik untuk korang!

Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Langkawi
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1. Barangan bebas cukai paling murah!

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Sebab utama korang disarankan shopping di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Langkawi atau Langkawi International Airport (LGK) ialah kerana barang-barang bebas cukai yang dijual pada harga yang sangat berpatutan.Tapi, bukan setakat di LGK je tau! Memetik laporan daripada Forbes, Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIA) turut disenaraikan sebagai lokasi barangan bebas cukai paling murah di dunia!

2. Banyak outlet untuk shopping

Nak beli baju, kasut, handbag, jam tangan dan aksesori lain confirm puas hati sebab semuanya dalam satu tempat je.Paling onz, outlet Charles & Keith pun dah mendarat buat kali pertama di Langkawi. Seronok orang Langkawi boleh shopping sakan!

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Selain itu, satu lagi tarikan paling best di sana ialah outlet Perfumes & Cosmetics yang menawarkan pilihan produk jenama terkemuka seperti Dior, Mac dan Jo Malone. Kalau korang berkunjung ke LIA, ini outlet wajib singgah tau.

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3. Tempat makan pun sedap-sedap belaka!

Bab makan pulak korang tak perlu susah hati sebab di Food Garden LIA ada macam-macam pilihan restoran, kafe dan tempat makan yang best. Paling penting, korang tak payah jalan jauh-jauh pun!Di Food Garden, ada banyak pilihan makanan tempatan mahupan antarabangsa, seperti Starbucks, Hainan Taste, Marrybrown, Nasi Campur Suria dan Street Churos.

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Paling menarik, Costa Coffee pun dah buka outlet mereka di sana. Ini kafe pertama mereka di Malaysia! Bukan kiosk atau vending machine yang selalu kita beli tu.

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4. Eh gajet pun ada la

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Bagi korang nak cari gajet, barangan elektronik atau aksesori telefon pintar, boleh terus serbu outlet Travel Gadget. Di sini tak kiralah sama ada charger, sarung telefon, powerbank atau headphones, semuanya lengkap untuk keperluan kaki travel.

5. Shopping, makan dan menang!

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Ini yang paling best! Kalau korang membeli-belah serta berbelanja sakan di Malaysia Airports, korang berpeluang menang pelbagai hadiah lumayan melalui peraduan Licence to Win! Ini antara Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa yang korang boleh kunjungi.Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Langkawi (LGK)Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KUL) – [KLIA & klia2]Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Pulau Pinang (PEN)Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kota Kinabalu (BKI)Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuching (KCH)

Cara nak sertai peraduan ni mudah je! Dari sekarang hingga 31 Januari 2020, korang cuma perlu berbelanja RM250 dan ke atas dalam satu resit di mana-mana airports yang ada dalam senarai ni, dan korang boleh terus hantar penyertaan di sana.

Hadiah lumayan berupa McLaren super car, Ducati superbike dan banyak lagi!

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Sebagaimana tradisi sebelumnya, peraduan Licence to Win anjuran Malaysia Airports memang tak pernah mengecewakan. Tahun ini nampaknya hadiah yang ditawarkan makin lumayan iaitu hadiah utamanya berupa sebuah kereta mewah berkuasa tinggi McLaren 570S Coupé.Selain itu, pihak Malaysia Airports juga menawarkan hadiah bonus berupa Ducati Monster 821 Superbike bagi pengunjung bertuah yang berbelanja RM250 dalam satu resit di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa PEN, LGK, BKI dan KCH!

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Tak cukup dengan itu, ini pula antara hadiah lumayan lain yang korang wajib rebut. Memang syok wei!Hadiah Pertama: Pengalaman mewah McLaren VIP Paddock di Singapura beserta dua tiket penerbangan dua hala (business class) ke Singapura bernilai RM100,000Hadiah Kedua: Tiket Penerbangan Malaysia Airlines bernilai RM80,000Hadiah Ketiga: Tiket Penerbangan Malaysia Airlines bernilai RM60,000Hadiah Keempat: Tiket Penerbangan Malaysia Airlines bernilai RM40,000

Cepat sebelum terlambat!

Kalau korang nak tahu, hadiah utama McLaren 570S Coupé kini ada dipamerkan di terminal utama KLIA manakala Ducati Monster 821 Superbike pula akan ada di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa PEN dan LGK. Bolehlah pergi shopping sambil ambil aura pemenang!

McLaren 570S Coupé
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Korang tunggu apa lagi? Jom, shopping di Malaysia Airports sekarang dan rebut peluang menang macam-macam hadiah. Untuk maklumat lanjut tentang Terma & Syarat Licence to Win, korang boleh layari laman sesawang licencetowin.com.my atau follow ShopMYAirports di Facebook dan Instagram.

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This Grandma Is Joining A 160KM Race To Raise Funds For Malaysian Women With HIV

50-year-old Hezrina Hedzer, as known as Kak Rina, is a grandmother and a homemaker

Kak Rina (centre)
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Kak Rina, an AIDS activist, began her journey with the Malaysian AIDS Foundation (MAF) in 2014

The 50-year-old decided to join forces with MAF after witnessing first-hand the hardships and difficulties encountered by many single mothers living with HIV. "With the opportunity given to me by MAF, I hope to reach out to as many women living with HIV to succeed in life despite the pressure and depression faced by them as a result of stigma from the community around them," Kak Rina said.

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In 2014, Kak Rina started off raising funds together with her husband to support the first palliative care centre for people living with HIV in Kelantan. Since then, the 50-year-old believes she has found her calling in AIDS activism. "I want to inspire women out there that nothing is impossible, and you are never too old to chase your dreams. With courage, determination, and confidence, we can succeed in whatever goal we set out to achieve," Kak Rina said.

In March, Kak Rina will continue her activism efforts by participating in a 160km foot race to support MAF's 'Act Against AIDS (Triple-A) Challenge'

A fundraising effort by MAF, the 'Triple-A Challenge' will see Kak Rina, joined by MAF Red Ribbon Youth Ambassador Jeff Lau, participating in the four-day long Ultra ASIA Race set in Vietnam on 25 to 28 March.

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The 'Triple-A Challenge' was launched in support of MAF's new MyLady Assistance Scheme.MAF revealed that the scheme, tailored for Malaysian women affected by HIV, is to equip them with the knowledge and skill sets necessary to start small-scale businesses. The scheme will also refer these women to suitable jobs through their peer support programme.

You can donate to the 'Triple-A Challenge' here to support Kak Rina

All proceeds from the campaign, which will go towards the MyLady Assistance Scheme, will be used to expand treatment, care, and support services for women living with HIV. Moreover, donations above RM100 will be entitled to receive tax exemption receipts from MAF.


Tealive Is Selling DIY Bubble Tea Kits To Satisfy Your Boba Cravings During The MCO

Hey, bubble tea lovers! If you've been craving for your daily bubble tea fix, we gotchu.

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Tealive has just launched their new 'My Bubble Tea Kit' that has everything you need to make your own bubble tea at home

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The kit comes in four flavour combos for you to choose from:- Nishio Matcha (75g) + Hojicha (75g)- Nishio Matcha (75g) + cocoa powder (250g)- Hojicha (75g) + cocoa powder (250g)- Two packs of cocoa powder (250g)It also includes 1kg of pearls, 500g of brown sugar, three packets of Milklab UHT Dairy Milk (1L), and 20 pieces of paper straws.

Each kit costs RM150 and has enough ingredients to make about 20 to 25 cups of bubble tea. That averages to around RM6 per cup.

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If you're a noob at making bubble teas (like we are), the kit also includes five recipes that will make you a bubble tea master in no time!

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The recipe book will teach you how to make five of their signature drinks:- Bang Bang Brown Sugar Fresh Milk- Bang Bang Brown Sugar Matcha Latte- Bang Bang Brown Sugar Hojicha Latte- Bang Bang Brown Sugar BOH / Lipton black tea- Bang Bang Brown Sugar Coffee EspressoThere's something for every bubble tea lover!

To purchase your own bubble tea kit, head on over to Tealive's website here

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UM Medical Student Receives Prestigious Rhodes Scholarship To Study In Oxford

A Universiti Malaya (UM) medical student has been awarded the prestigious Rhodes Scholarship to study at the University of Oxford

Subashan Vadibeler will be headed to the UK in 2021 to pursue double master's degrees in International Health and Tropical Medicine as well as in Integrated Immunology.He found out the amazing news on Monday, 9 November, and said the experience has been "unreal"."It's a great feeling - I called my mum and my sister when I found out," he told Malay Mail.

We are so proud!#UMisOne pic.twitter.com/CeHNKeZHFS— Universiti Malaya (@unimalaya) November 10, 2020

Established in 1903, the Rhodes Scholarship is the oldest international scholarship programme in the world that aims to develop future leaders through postgraduate studies at the University of Oxford.The scholarship is highly competitive and provides all expenses for up to four years of study at the prestigious university.

Hailing from Ipoh, Perak, the 24-year-old is extremely passionate about neglected tropical diseases and combating health inequality

"My hometown is quite a big inspiration for me because at UM, where I'm currently studying, is where the Nipah virus was discovered and my hometown was one of the earliest places to be infected with the virus," he said.According to Rhodes Trust, Subashan also worked closely with urban poor communities during his clinical training and is a strong advocate of science for all.Inspired by his experiences in medical school, the final year student hopes to one day eradicate dengue after seeing many patients who were suffering from the mosquito-borne disease.

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He also humbly acknowledged that this opportunity could not have been possible without the support and guidance from the UM medical faculty

When the news broke, the university's medical faculty dean Prof Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman took to Twitter to congratulate him.

I am so over the moon with this news, it’s as if I got the scholarship myself!!Subashan our final year medical student has just been selected as the Rhodes Scholar-elect 2021 Malaysia!! You have made us all at the Faculty of Medicine, UM extremely proud.@unimalaya @Khazanah_MY— Adeeba Kamarulzaman (@ProfAdeeba) November 10, 2020

Beyond humble, he also said, "I realise that other Malaysian students can't afford the same privileges so they can reach out to me anytime for help."

Last year, a student from Selangor also had the honour of receiving the same prestigious scholarship:

                Malaysian Student Receives The Oldest International Scholarship Programme In The World

Only five Malaysian students have received this scholarship to date.

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