Neglecting Your Health And Sleep? These 5 Activity Trackers Could Change Things Up

1. Jawbone UP24: Providing useful features with intelligent presentation of data, the Jawbone UP24 is an excellent tracker that tracks your steps, active time and sleep. A beautiful cross between gadget and jewelry, the bracelet has a slew of smartly designed features that subtly nudge you to better your habits.

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What makes the Jawbone UP24 special: The best thing about the Jawbone UP24 is what happens when you miss your goal. If you miss a few days in a row, you’ll get a gentle reminder that hey, you might want to get up and get around a little bit extra today. Not only does it do everything it ought to, like tracking steps and sleep, it actually turns that data into something useful. Like the vibrating alarm clock, which wakes you up at the perfect point in your sleep cycle. Jawbone’s open platform also means that other apps can take advantage of its data.

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What makes the Jawbone UP24 not so great: The Jawbone UP24 lacks a screen to quickly check your progress. If you’re looking for a serious scientific dietary- and exercise-tracking system here, the UP24 isn't what you seek. For instance, there’s no way to parse your personal performance in terms of all Up users, those in your age, sex, weight class, and so on. The Up24 also does not link to fancy Wi-Fi scales to provide real-time weight, BMI, and percentage of body fat data. For that, you’ll have to either jump on the Fitbit or Withings systems, which lean on the Aria and Body Scale, respectively.

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2. Garmin Vivosmart: One of the best fitness-focused activity trackers, the Vivosmart sports all the now-standard features of an activity tracker: pedometer, sleep tracker, calorie counter, and daily goal. It also connects to a bevy of Garmin fitness accessories like a heartrate monitor, bike cadence tracker and more.

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What makes the Vivosmart special: The Vivosmart is part activity tracker and part smartwatch. The casing is water resistant. The Vivosmart also displays smartphone notifications, can control media playback on a connected phone and connects to a bevy of Garmin fitness accessories like a heartrate monitor, bike cadence tracker and more. A hidden touchscreen is employed to control everything. It blends seamlessly into the band and is surprisingly large, able to display two lines of about 20 characters each.

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What makes the Vivosmart not so great: It is overwhelming and convoluted. The setup process is needlessly complicated, as well. While it's comfortable to wear, he band’s clasp is a bit clumsy to secure. The Vivosmart is a touch thicker than a Jawbone UP. The display is a bit washed-out in direct sunlight. There are no buttons. Where Jawbone and Fitbit clearly strive to present the gathered information in a logical manner, Garmin seemingly employed the “randomly throw things at a wall” methodology.

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3. Fitbit Flex: One of the most recognisable sport bands, the Flex tracks your steps, distance traveled and can monitor your sleeping patterns. Lightweight and very comfortable, it presents everything in terms of a percentage toward a goal. It syncs over Bluetooth to either your laptop via a USB dongle or to your smartphone.

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What makes the Fitbit Flex awesome: The pros of the Fitbit Flex compared with other fitness trackers include that it is lighter and flatter than others, it syncs wirelessly with your phone, and your daily progress is visible on the band itself. The Fitbit captures a good amount of data for you, and can track even more if you take the time to enter data about your meals, your weight and other such information, such as the amount of water you drink every day.

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What lacks in  Fitbix Flex: On the downside, it’s not very stylish and is beginning to show its age, having debuted way back in May 2013. The cons include the unusually high number of taps it takes to access certain features, as well as a lack of explanation and interpretation for some of the data it provides.

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4. Basis B1: With the ability to automatically detect when you're sleeping, walking, running or biking and log the length of time, unlike other trackers that need you to push a button to turn "sleep mode" on and off, the B1's screen is always on. The B1, with most sensors crammed into it, mines more data than its competitors.

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What makes the Basis B1 special: Its heart rate monitor is extremely useful for cardio workouts. The innovation is underneath: Sensors on the back track heart rate, perspiration, and skin temperature; in addition, a standard accelerometer counts steps and monitors sleep patterns. While its model looks like Beta, the Basis is groundbreaking wearable technology.

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What makes the Basis B1 not so great: The Basis looks like a clunky digital watch. The touch-sensitive face is so sensitive that shirt sleeves activate it. The battery lasts only a few days, making daily use difficult. To charge the watch, you need a cumbersome, proprietary USB docking cable, and it comes with just one. The watchband occasionally pops apart. And it doesn’t sync to an iPhone.

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5. Misfit Shine: Unlike other trackers, the beautifully designed Shine is powered by a watch battery, so there is no need to plug it in to recharge it every few days. Shine doesn't require to have to be worn on the wrist, and therefore, is more accurate in tracking true physical activity, and not just wrist or arm movements.

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What makes the Misfit Shine special: The Misfit Wearables Shine is a very unique and well-designed activity tracker that should attract a following by those who are looking for a way to track fitness without a plasticky device. Its water resistance and long battery life make it a winner in the activity tracking market. Whats more is that it comes with an incredible four-month battery life, no recharging required.

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What makes the Misfit Shine not so great: The Misfit Shine might be a stylish fitness tracker, but there isn't enough substance behind it to make it stand out in a crowded field. Unfortunately, that minimalism means the tracker lacks a display, so you can't check your stats on the go. The Shine is also limited in a lot of other ways as well -- it only works with iOS, and even though it's wireless, CNET says it "needs to be held close to phone screen to sync."

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Malaysian Stories: My Journey As A Professional Malaysian Figure Skater

It all started when Julian Yee was only four years old. What began as a hobby turned into a great passion and when Julian was about 13 years old, he decided to pursue figure skating professionally.

16 years later, the 20-year-old made the nation proud by becoming the first-ever Malaysian figure skater to quality for the upcoming Winter Olympics. This is his story.

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Authorities Declare Influenza Outbreak In Selangor With 22 People Infected

At least 22 people in Selangor have been recently diagnosed with Influenza A

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Bernama reported that the first case involved 20 students and a teacher from Sekolah Kebangsaan Cyberjaya.In another case, two siblings in Klang were also infected.

Based on initial investigations, health authorities believe that the two cases are not linked

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Selangor Health Director Datuk Dr Sha'ari Ngadiman said that most of the students and teachers have received treatment as outpatients and were allowed to return home.However, one schoolboy was admitted to a private hospital and is reported to be in stable condition."One of the siblings in Klang was hospitalised but is in stable condition, while the other received treatment as an outpatient and was allowed to return home.""Further investigations found out that the infections in both these localities were not related to each other," he added.

Meanwhile, the Penang Ministry Of Education has confirmed that a total of 53 students have come down with Influenza A as of today.
Yesterday, 9 January, only 19 cases were reported.

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According to Astro Awani, state education director Abdul Rashid Abdul Samad said that the case involves 45 primary school students and nine secondary students from different schools.The authorities have also taken immediate measures to prevent the disease from spreading by distributing face masks in all schools."I have sent a letter to all the schools in Penang to take urgent steps so we could curb the issue. With the help of the Ministry of Health, we have also distributed face masks for the students."

Symptoms of influenza include persistent high fever, cough, fatigue, joint and muscle pain, and sore throat

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Children, pregnant women, senior citizens, and those with chronic illnesses are at a higher risk of contracting Influenza A, as reported by Malay Mail.

At the moment, no school in Selangor has been closed due to the Influenza A outbreak as authorities believe that the situation is currently under control.


New KTM Rail Link Lets You Travel To Subang Airport From KL Sentral In 28 Minutes

Good news for travellers who regularly frequent the Subang Skypark a.k.a Subang Airport!
After a long wait, the KTM rail link connecting KL Sentral to the airport has finally opened for business yesterday, 1 May.

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The RM521 million project was initiated by the government in 2013 with expected completion in 2016. Due to unforeseen circumstances, it was given a time extension until June 2018.

The link offers an alternative mode of transportation for passengers to the airport, which houses airlines like Malindo Air and Firefly. KTM said the entire journey from KL Sentral to Subang Skypark is estimated to be around 28 minutes.

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After aligning at Skypark Terminal, passengers can make their way to the airport terminal - which is 300 metres away - through covered walkways and travellators. There is only one stop at Subang Jaya along the way.

The first train departs from KL Sentral daily at 5.30am, with the last train at 9.25pm. From Subang Skypark, the first train leaves at 7.50am and the last train at 11.20pm.

New trains for the KL Sentral-Subang Skypark link.
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"The frequency will be at 60-180 minute intervals until 31 May. From 1 June, the frequency will be at hourly intervals," Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) general manager for procurement Mohd Hider Yusoff told FMT.

And now for even better news – the service is free throughout May 2018!

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It is unclear how much KTM will be charging after the free trial period is over. Harian Metro reported that the new rail link has been well received by Malaysians. A rider said it has helped him save time and money as he can now head to Subang Skypark without a car.

Meanwhile, Sarawak is expected to have its own rail system by 2024, with coverage throughout major cities in the state:

                Sarawak Will Have Its Own LRT System By 2024, Says Chief Minister

The project will cover three major divisions in the state.

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Tiga Makcik Melatah Sebab Terlanggar Bonggol Masa Naik Grab Ini Buat Warganet Terhibur

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Kebiasaannya kalau kita penat bekerja pasti kita akan naik Grab untuk pulang ke rumah bukan?

Ini kerana ia dapat menjimatkan masa sekaligus memberi peluang untuk kita berehat selepas berjalan seharian. Begitupun, baru-baru ini tular dalam sebuah video yang menunjukkan keletah tiga mak cik ketika naik kereta Grab telah meraih tumpuan ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @drebargrab Replying to @catteleyya I'm so amazed #drebargrab #grabcar #grab #fyp  original sound  - Drebar Grab

Rakaman POV tiga mak cik melatah dalam Grab

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @drebargrab di TikTok, kelihatan seorang pemandu lelaki bertopi sedang menunggu untuk mengambil penumpang yang ingin ke Pinggiran Senawang dalam rakaman dashcam. Dalam video itu, dapat dilihat tiga mak cik memakai mask itu telah masuk ke dalam kereta tersebut dan berborak sesama mereka. Namun, apa yang mencuit hati adalah tiga mak cik tersebut dipaparkan melatah sambil menepuk tangan akibat terlanggar bonggol. Ini menyebabkan pemandu berkenaan tidak dapat menahan ketawa sambil memandu kereta itu. Paling menghiburkan adalah seorang mak cik dilihat menyatakan "maaf, iklan" kepada lelaki tersebut.Ia tidak terhenti di situ apabila kereta berkenaan terlanggar bonggol sekali lagi namun dilihat mak cik-mak cik tersebut tidak melatah kerana hentakan kurang kuat.

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"Lepas mak cik-mak cik tu melatah berjemaah ada silent moment kejap, confirm merah muka punya nak tahan gelak haha" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan, kini ia mencecah sehingga 219.9K views, 14.7K likes dan 549 comments di TikTok.Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat tiga mak cik itu melatah dan memberi komen mencuit hati mengenainya. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Comel betul tengok mak cik tu melatah :D

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Aplikasi WhatsApp Di Beberapa Peranti Apple & Android Bakal Henti Operasi Mulai 1 Januari

Pengguna telefon di seluruh dunia tidak akan dapat menggunakan aplikasi WhatsApp bermula 1 Januari 2021 oleh kerana aplikasi itu bakal memberhentikan perkhidmatan mereka

Menurut laporan, hanya sebilangan saja telefon yang boleh dikemas kini ke perisian yang lebih baru untuk memastikan WhatsApp tetap beroperasi, tetapi sebahagian besar pengguna lain mungkin akan kehilangan aplikasi itu sama sekali.Difahamkan WhatsApp sering menurunkan sokongan untuk peranti lama agar sentiasa dikemas kini.

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Pengguna perlu menggunakan perisian lebih baru untuk menggunakannya

Namun, mulai 31 Disember 2020, mana-mana perisian yang menggunakan iPhone yang lebih lama daripada iOS 9 tidak lagi dapat menggunakannya. Seperti iPhone 4 dan yang lebih lama.Bagi iPhone 4S, 5, 5S, 5C, 6 dan 6S semuanya boleh dikemas kini ke iOS 9 untuk memastikan WhatsApp boleh digunakan seperti biasa. Sementara itu, mana-mana peranti Android yang menggunakan perisian lebih lama daripada Android 4.0.3 akan turut terjejas untuk menggunakan perkhidmatan itu.

Pastikan anda lakukan backup untuk simpanan mesej sebelum malam tahun baru

Sekiranya anda mempunyai telefon yang tidak dapat dikemas kini dan tidak mahu kehilangan perbualan mesej anda yang sebelumnya, pastikan anda melakukan 'backup' sebelum Malam Tahun Baru.Anda boleh melakukan ini dengan membuka mesej yang ingin anda simpan dan memilih Group info.Selepas itu, anda perlu menekan Eksport chat untuk diberi pilihan sama ada memuat turun mesej dengan atau tanpa media.

Jika telefon pintar tidak boleh lakukannya, dinasihatkan agar mencari telefon atau perincian yang lebih baru

Malangnya, jika telefon anda tidak dapat dikemas kini, anda perlu mula mencari telefon pintar yang lebih baru pada tahun 2021.WhatsApp telah dilancarkan pada tahun 2009 dan kini merupakan aplikasi pesanan paling popular di dunia.Pada tahun 2014, aplikasi itu diperoleh oleh Facebook dengan harga $19 bilion (RM76.95 bilion). Facebook kini dalam proses penggabungan WhatsApp dengan Instagram dan Facebook Messenger sehingga pengguna dapat berinteraksi dengan lancar antara ketiga-tiga platform.

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This Bus Stop In Singapore Has Free WiFi, Books, And Even A Swing

Many would agree that waiting for the bus is usually a boring and tiresome affair

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You find ways to entertain yourself, like dancing.

But waiting for the bus need not be such a pain, at least for lucky commuters in Singapore

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Desired "to make waiting fun", the one-of-a-kind bus stop is located in Jurong East allows commuters to enjoy a slew of features that no other stops have.

Project Bus Stop, is a prototype conceived by a group of architects from DP Architects to re-imagine the daily commuting experience, and how people "transit, interact and socialise"

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For starters, the bus stop provides free WiFi and handphone charging points so you can play Pokémon GO without having to worry your battery or data will run dry.

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If you're more of a reader, there's a rack of books geared for all ages, from Enid Blyton to Ray Bradbury. Do make sure you put 'em back after you're done!

The bus stop also comes equipped with interactive smart boards that provide content and bus arrival timings

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There's also a journey planner that's useful for tourists who require directions to navigate around the Lion City.

On top of that, there's a rooftop garden, solar panels, bicycle parking, and even a swing! #jealous

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Singaporean illustrator Lee Xin Li's artwork is also showcased in the bus stop.

The project was set up in August 2016 and will be operational for a year. The public are welcomed to share their experiences of using the bus stop with the government.

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The feedback received will help the involved parties understand and ascertain the merits and value of the various features for consideration in the planning and design of bus stops going forward.“We want to make waiting for Singapore’s buses a joyful and enriching experience,” said Seah of DP Architects as quoted by CityLab.

Be sure to check out this uber cool bus stop when you're in Singapore!

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It's located along Jurong Gateway Road at Jurong East Central. You won't be able to miss it!


[VIDEO] Two Girls Fight Off Their Harassers On Public Bus While Others Silently Watch

Last week, 26 November, when two young girls were harassed by three men on a public bus full of people in northern India, they hit back. Literally. As this footage filmed by a passenger shows, the girls, aged 19 and 22  and reported to be sisters, strike the men and use a belt to beat them up while fellow passengers watched.

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The men threw chits of paper, reportedly with their mobile phone numbers, at the girls. They started passing comments and got bolder as they saw no one else reacting, not even the driver and conductor of the bus. After enduring their lewd comments, abuses, obscene gestures and touches, the sisters decided to act.

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As per a report by BBC Hindi, the incident happened when the two girls, identified as Aarti, 22-year-old and Pooja, 19-year-old, were on their way home from Rohtak, 112 km northwest of New Delhi

Younger sister Pooja told BBC Hindi that the three young men "threatened us and abused us"."The men started to abuse me and touch me. I told them 'if you touch me again, you'll get beaten up'. They called a friend on the phone and told him to 'come over because we have to beat up some girls'," Pooja said.She said they decided to take on the attackers when other passengers did not come to their help."No one came forward in the bus to help us. So we took out our belts in self-defence [and hit the men]. If only the other passengers had helped us, we would not have needed to retaliate in this way," she said.

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Police say they received a call from the sisters on Friday afternoon, and as the video clip provoked a flood of reactions on social media, it was after two days, late on Sunday night, that all three men, identified as Kuldeep, Mohit and Deepak, were arrested

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Indian police arrested the three men shown in the footage on Sunday evening and are investigating them under an Indian law that deals with assaults on women barring rape, Shashank Anand, the superintendent of police in Rohtak in Haryana where the bus was traveling said.The arrests were made in response to a formal complaint made by the women before the footage was made public.Police said the three men – identified by their first names as Kuldeep, Mohit and Deepak- are in custody and do not so far have lawyers. The men could not be reached for comment on Monday.

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Meanwhile, as police were contemplating taking action against the bus driver and the conductor of the bus, the Harayana government has placed them under suspension for dereliction of duty

"The driver was supposed to take the bus to the nearest police station. But he did not do so. The conductor also did not intervene. We are considering legal action against them," Senior police official S Anand said.

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Meanwhile, the Director General of Police and the head of the Transport Department have been directed to take effective steps for ensuring the safety and security of passengers especially women travelling in the Haryana Roadways buses.

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As per a report by NDTV, the men were going to join the army

"Their parents came to meet our father, said change the statement - they are about to join the army...their lives will be ruined. What about our lives? Can men like these protect our country?" the girls said.

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The men, all from one village, were going to join the army. "There is no place for such men in the Indian army," said Army Sources, indicating that their application might be rejected.

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For their feisty act, the sisters will be felicitated by Chief Minister ML Khattar on Republic Day and will receive Rs. INR31K each

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Manohar Lal Khattar, Haryana’s newly elected chief minister told reporters on Monday that the two young women would be congratulated for their “act of bravery” on India’s Republic Day on Jan. 26.

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Talking about the incident, young Puja said such men, who normally threaten girls with violence or rape, are actually weak

“A woman’s rape starts the moment she withstands the dirty looks of such men. If you hit back hard, then only you can survive, otherwise if you yield to their advances then rape is imminent.”Her father, Rajesh Kumar, expressed hope that the bravery shown by his daughters would encourage other girls too to not give in to the advances of wayward men.

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Japan Accidentally Invented An Ice Cream That Doesn't Melt... Even Under A Hairdryer

There is now an ice cream in Japan that will take a much longer time than usual to melt

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And it's all because of an accident made by a pastry chef back in 2011

In 2011, when Japan was still recovering from the earthquake and tsunami, a chef was asked to find a way to use strawberries grown in areas suffering from the natural disasters.The strawberry plants in those areas were so strongly affected by the disaster that their fruits wouldn't form into their normal shape. Unsurprisingly, customers didn't want to buy them. So this resulted in a bunch of fresh fruit that would probably go to waste.

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The chef used the strawberries in a variety of ways and discovered something interesting about the fruit. He complained that a part of the strawberry, when added to cream, caused it to solidify.

A team of scientists then decided to take a closer look and found a compound in the strawberry that when added to ice cream, would stop it from melting!

The ice cream is not completely heat-resistant, but it lasts much longer than a regular ice cream would under the sun

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According to Takeshi Toyoda, president of the research centre that invented the ice cream, "It’s unclear how long the popsicles can last in high temperatures, but it is expected to remain almost the same even if exposed to the hot air from a dryer.”

And since the ingredients used are completely natural, local ice cream parlours in Japan now produce uniquely-shaped popsicles that will stay the way they are as you eat them

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They're super cute too!

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If you get one of these hoping to get an Instagram-worthy picture, you can know for sure that you can spend all the time you want choosing that perfect filter. Your treat will stay the way it is.

Would you try this ice cream? Or would you prefer to stick to ones that will melt? Let us know in the comments below!


"I Feel So Unappreciated" – M'sian Hockey Athlete Laments Struggle To Obtain Scholarship

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A national hockey athlete has shared the difficulty she is facing in getting into a university despite getting good results in SPM and matriculation

Kirandeep Kaur expressed her disappointment in a tweet that was posted yesterday, 8 September.In the tweet, she said, "I'm a national athlete. I got 9A's for SPM [but] I don't get any scholarship."The 19-year-old hockey athlete also mentioned her achievement as she obtained a 3.88 Cumulative Grade Point Average (CGPA) in matriculation despite going to the Junior World Cup last April, which was three weeks before the examination."Yet, it's so difficult to [be accepted into a] university. I feel so unappreciated," she added.The tweet has gained over 2,400 retweets, 170 quote tweets, and about 6,400 likes.

im a national athlete, i got 9As for spm and i dont get any scholarship. i got 3.88 for matrics despite the fact that i went for junior world cup 3 weeks before exam, yet its so difficult to enter any university. i feel so unappreciated.— kiko (@kiran_johl29) September 8, 2022

Kirandeep made clear that her tweet was referring to applications for private universities rather than public ones

Some netizens were confused since the results for public university placement from the University Central Unit (UPU) have yet to come out.A Twitter user quoted Kirandeep's tweet, saying, "But the UPU result hasn't come out yet," to which she replied, saying, "Yes, you're right. I was referring to the private entry."

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The National Sports Council (NSC) has since responded to Kirandeep's tweet to clarify the situation

"NSC through the Malaysian Athlete Career and Education (MACE) always provides assistance for national athletes who wish to further their studies to the highest level," NSC explained in a series of tweets.It clarified that her application to study medicine at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) through private entry was rejected because she did not qualify, as informed by Kirandeep's family."The MACE review also found that Kirandeep Kaur had directly submitted an application to the University Central Unit (UPU) and the placement result to the local university will only be known between 25-27 September," read the tweet."Currently, we have to wait for the placement result from UPU, and MACE is always ready to help Kirandeep if her application is rejected."


“Lupa Rakaat Berapa” - Aksi Pelajar Lelaki Imamkan Praktikal Solat Ini Raih Tawa Ramai

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Ketika di bangku sekolah, praktikal solat merupakan silibus pendidikan yang amat penting bagi setiap pelajar Muslim

Iyalah, solat merupakan kewajipan fardu ain yang perlu ditunaikan oleh setiap orang Islam selepas akil baligh.Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini, gelagat lucu seorang murid lelaki yang sedang melakukan praktikal solat di sebuah surau telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @amrllmn5 btw, ini praktikal solat ye   Oh no, oh no, oh no, no no - Hip Hop

Sempat toleh dan tanya cikgu sebab terlupa bilangan rakaat

Menerusi video yang telah dimuat naik oleh @amrllmn5 di TikTok, reaksi lucu seorang pelajar lelaki yang menjadi imam ketika praktikal solat telah mengundang tawa netizen.Malah, pelajar tersebut dilihat sempat menoleh ke arah cikgunya dan bertanya berkenaan bilangan rakaat.Gelagat pelajar itu turut menjadi bualan netizen di ruangan komen berkenaan nostalgia ketika mereka berada di bangku sekolah.

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"Sempat lagi dia pergi bertanya" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini meraih 391.1K tontonan, 14.2K tanda suka dan 186 komen di TikTok. Rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat pelajar lelaki tersebut.Berikut di bawah adalah komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Amboi, nasib baik cikgunya sporting melayan :)

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This Website Will Generate A Random Name For Your Imaginary Bubble Tea Brand

If you've always wanted to have your own bubble tea shop, you can now do so with this Bubble Tea Brand Name Generator

Khai Yong Ng of Bubble Tea Malaysia created the website to document the many bubble tea stores that have been opening in Malaysia recently.In his reviews, he lists the must-try drinks for each store.He was also the man behind the Chrome extension that censors any 'Avengers: Endgame' spoilers.

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The generator combines a random animal and a random feature of a bubble tea to give you your very own brand name

It also gives you a royalty-free logo from Pixabay and tells you if the suggested brand name is available as an Instagram handle.

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Now you can fit in with all the other animal-inspired bubble tea shops :p

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What name did you get? Share with us in the comments section below!


[VIDEO] "Tersentuh Anjing?"- Dr Veterinar Ini Kongsi Cara Mudah Sertu Dengan Dua Step Saja

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Pasti ada yang di sini merupakan veterinar ataupun perlu melakukan pekerjaan yang menyentuh anjing bukan?

Bagi kaum Muslim, kita perlu menyertu sehingga suci atau bersih jika tersentuh anjing. Kebanyakan dari kita sering menganggap proses sertu itu sukar bukan? Sebenarnya ia sama sekali tidak sukar. Baru-baru ini tular video di laman TikTok yang memaparkan seorang wanita yang bekerja sebagai veterinar mengajar cara sertu dengan mudah menarik perhatian netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @drima_vet Cara-cara Sertu. Let’s learn something today #vetlife #drima_vet #tiktokguru #tiktok #fyp#foryoupage #veterinarian #education  Steven Universe - L.Dre

Menyertu dengan hanya dua step saja

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @drima_vet, kelihatan dia sedang mengajar proses menyertu setelah memegang anjing. Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian netizen adalah proses tersebut memang sangat mudah. Mula-mula, tadah tangan dengan air tanah. Dia memakai jenama Claymiff hand sanitizer. Kemudian, gosokkan dan sapu telapak tangan yang terkena najis berat sehingga rata. Setelah itu, bilaskan tangan menggunakan air paip sebanyak 6 kali.

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"I learnt a lot from TikTok rather than school" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen berterima kasih dengan Dr ini kerana perkongsian ilmu yang bermanfaat. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu berjaya meraih 324K tontonan, 42K tanda suka dan 600 komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Terima kasih Dr atas perkongsian ini. Yay, dah boleh dah pegang anjing comel lepas ni! :D

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This Home Catering Service In KL Makes The Most Gorgeous Nasi Lemak Cakes

If you've always dreamed of having a birthday cake that's literally made of nasi lemak, your dreams are about to come true.

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Tiana Kitchen, a home-based catering service in KL, has recently gone viral for their beautifully-plated collection of nasi lemak cakes. Not only that, the cakes come in a variety of toppings apart from the usual ikan bilis and peanuts!

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Tiana Kitchen had recently showcased their nasi lemak creations in a photo gallery that has been shared over 21,000 times on Facebook, starting with the basic version:

The basic nasi lemak cake is made up of a base of nasi lemak layered with eggs, topped with sambal, peanuts, and ikan bilis with cucumber slices surrounding the cake.

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If you prefer funkier flavours, the nasi lemak cake also comes with a sambal petai topping

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If desired, the sambal petai version also comes with fresh prawns or tiger prawns!

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Love seafood? Then this sambal sotong (cuttlefish with sambal) nasi lemak cake might be right up your alley.

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Prosperity is abound with this poon choy-inspired  nasi lemak cake. Yep, that's sambal underneath the tiger prawns and abalones!

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Want one? Drop a message to Tiana Kitchen on Facebook for more information.

Fancy making your own nasi lemak cake? It's surprisingly easy:

                Sedang Cari 'Birthday Cake' Yang Lain Dari Yang Lain? Kek Nasi Lemak Kan Ada!

Kalau dah bosan dengan perisa salted caramel, inilah masanya untuk cuba perisa nasi dengan sambal ;)

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Fast Broadband, Smartphones & 4 More Things Maxis Offers That Aren't Just Phone Plans

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Maxis.

Serving Malaysians since 1995, Maxis has become one of the leading network brands, providing consistent and cutting-edge network connection to many individuals and households over the years

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As we all know, Maxis first started off providing mobile plans, before eventually expanding into more than just a telco company.From high-speed network such as 4G, to exclusive broadband plans for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), ICT solutions for businesses, and customisable prepaid plans for those who have ever-changing digital needs, Maxis wants to help individuals, businesses, and households to 'Always Stay Ahead'.

And true to their goal, Maxis just launched their new campaign, Rangkaian Kita, Rangkaian Malaysia

Whether you're an entrepreneur looking for the best digital solutions for your business, a parent who works from home and consistently needs fast and stable Internet, or an individual who is always on the go, Maxis has got you covered. Through the Rangkaian Kita, Rangkaian Malaysia campaign, Maxis wants to help Malaysians from all walks of life experience the best connectivity or solution for their digital wants and needs.

To get a better glimpse, here's what you'll be able to enjoy with Maxis:

1. Experience on-the-go Internet wherever you are

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As the leader in fast 4G network, you'll get to stay ahead of all your work, entertainment, and studies with Maxis. No matter where you are, whether on land or sea, you'll get to enjoy the best connectivity with Maxis' commercial offshore LTE connection. This means that those who work at sea, such as workers in the maritime and petroleum sectors get to enjoy fast Internet at all times.

2. Enjoy reliable indoor connection that's backed up by a suite of integrated solutions

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With reliable always-on broadband at home that comes with a cellular back up, you can be connected at all times, without having to worry about Internet or Wi-Fi fluctuations.In terms of Wi-Fi coverage, Maxis has got you covered as well. The brand offers mesh Wi-Fi and Wi-Fi 6 routers that ensure optimal and consistent coverage, be it for a studio unit or a double storey house. Additionally, the broadband features VoWiFi, which supports VoLTE technology, allowing you to enjoy crystal clear voice calls.

3. If you're WFH, always on the go, or looking to future proof your business, Maxis also wants to help you to fully maximise your career and business

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It's important for businesses to get a robust network that is stable and reliable. By optimising your business with the Maxis Programmable Network (MPN), a 5G-ready core network infrastructure, you'll have greater control and visibility in how you connect your organisation.Plus, Maxis is Metro Ethernet Forum (MEF) 3.0 certified for reliable network performance. MEF is a validation for achieving the gold standard for high-speed connectivity.

4. Turbocharge your business with Maxis' one-stop connectivity and technology solutions

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Maxis wants to help you effectively transform your business and grow your online presence with world class network, Voice over Internet Protocol (VoIP), cybersecurity, retail and payment, Internet of Things (IoT), and advanced analytics solutions. All of these are backed by Maxis' stratetic IT advisory and fully-managed services, so you can rest assured that your business' digital connectivity is in good hands.

5. Choose from a wide range of devices and services at affordable prices

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With Maxis, getting a new smartphone for work or a smart TV for your home is a breeze. In fact, many devices now come with affordable instalments of up to 36 months, as well as 0% interest on Maxis Zerolution. If you need extra peace of mind, Maxis lets you purchase device insurance and Kaspersky Internet safety tools. The best part is that a lot of the devices offered are 5G-ready, which means that they'll easily adapt to a brand new digital lifestyle.

6. Get trusted help from Maxis with their 24/7 expert assistance and reliable suite of tools

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Got questions or issues you need to raise? Maxis offers customer service through multiple channels, such as Maxperts, at Maxis Centres, 24/7 customer service channels, as well as Maxis' advanced AI-powered chatbot. Plus, you can enjoy peace of mind with a suite of Maxis and Hotlink apps that offer real-time billing, tailored rewards, service management, and more. For businesses, you can stay in control with Maxis Business Hub, a single, secure platform that offers businesses on-demand, real-time, and end-to-end visibility of their solutions. In other words, you can drive your business transformation with the support of certified ICT solutions experts.

Ultimately, Maxis' core business is to support every Malaysian's rangkaian to be 'All-Ways Connected'

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No matter your digital needs, Maxis wants to be there for all Malaysians every step of the way with their new Rangkaian Kita, Rangkaian Malaysia campaign. So that Malaysians can be 'All-Ways Connected', and 'Always Be Ahead' together.

Find out more about Maxis' Rangkaian Kita, Rangkaian Malaysia here

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                Apparently, Sticking The RFID Tag Behind The Front Number Plate Of Your Car Works Better

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The cameras *chef's kiss...

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                Banks Will Reinstate RM1 Interbank ATM Withdrawal Fee From February 2022

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Changes To Expect When Najib Reshuffles The Cabinet

Najib Announces New Cabinet Lineup With Larger Chinese Representation

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After weeks of speculation, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak announced six new additions to his Cabinet line-up. The announcement was made from the Perdana Putra building here after he chaired the weekly Cabinet meeting.

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MCA president Liow Tiong Lai has been named the new transport minister while his deputy Wee Ka Siong has been appointed as minister in the Prime Minister's Department. Gerakan president Mah Siew Keong, who won the recent Teluk Intan by-election, has been made a minister in the PM's Department as well.

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Meanwhile, MCA vice-presidents Lee Chee Leong, Chua Tee Yong and Chew Mei Fun were appointed deputy ministers. Lee is now with the International Trade and Industry Ministry, while Chua and Chew are Deputy Finance Minister and Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister respectively.

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Contrary to intense speculation, the cabinet reshuffle announced by Prime Minister Najib Abdul Razak this afternoon in Putrajaya did not involve any Umno ministers. The new reshuffle also saw no minister or deputy minister dropped from the Cabinet, which critics have often criticised as being bloated.

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Najib said the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has agreed for the swearing-in of the new cabinet members this Friday at Istana Negara. “I’m confident the new Cabinet will continue to serve the people diligently,” he said.

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11 June: Najib Says He Knows Nothing About A Cabinet Reshuffle

I’m not aware of it, says Najib on Cabinet reshuffle
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Datuk Seri Najib Razak has denied knowledge of a Cabinet reshuffle despite sources yesterday saying the prime minister is expected to add several Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs into his fold this Friday.

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“I'm not aware,” Bernama quoted him yesterday when asked on a report by news outlets on the matter.

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10 June: Prime Minister Najib Is Expected To Make Major Changes In The Cabinet Very Soon With The Addition And Reshuffling Of Ministers

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Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak is expected to shuffle his Cabinet within the next few days with the addition of members from MCA and Gerakan, sources said.

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The new line-up could be announced as early as Friday and latest after Hari Raya which is expected to fall on July 28.

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According To Sources, Najib Knows He Needs To Revitalise His Cabinet And The Best Way Is By Moving His Ministers Around

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“Najib knows he needs to revitalise his Cabinet and what better way than to move his ministers around,” said a party official.

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“This may in fact be the opportunity that Najib has been waiting for to get rid of some deadwood,” said a pundit who spoke on condition of anonymity. “But then again, this could be Najib’s indication to Malaysians that the Chinese are shifting their support back to BN and he is thanking them. Or it could just be that he is merely filling up vacancies.”

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“It is very hard to second-guess the PM. He is so tight-lipped but he may have to respond to simmering unhappiness among Umno members about some of these ministers,” said the source.

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Najib Is Expected To Fill Up Four Vacant Ministerial Positions, But He Is Unlikely To Expand The Cabinet With More Posts

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Najib is expected to fill up four vacant posts since GE-13 including the Minister of Transport post, which is now being temporarily held by Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein. Three more vacancies are deputy minister posts for the Finance Ministry, Tourism Ministry and the Prime Minister’s Department.

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Najib is unlikely to expand the Cabinet to accommodate demands for posts. The present Cabinet is already bloated with 32 ministers and 26 deputy ministers.

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MCA President Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai And Gerakan President Datuk Mah Siew Keong Will Be Given Ministerial Positions

Datuk Mah Siew Keong (second from left) and Datuk Seri Liow Tiong Lai (third from left).
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Liow is widely expected to be made Transport Minister in the re-entry of MCA into the federal administration. MCA No. 2 Datuk Dr Wee Ka Siong would under normal circumstances be a minister but is now expected to be made Deputy Finance Minister which is said to be the most senior post for a deputy minister.

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Mah is likely to be offered his predecessor’s old post of being the minister in charge of Pemandu and other red tape-cutting portfolios presently held by Datuk Paul Low. Officially, Mah will be Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department. With the entry of Mah and Liow, the Barisan Cabinet will have a total of  three Chinese representatives.

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Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, Who Is Currently Serving As Defence Minister And Acting Transport Minister, Is Being Considered For The Finance Portfolio

Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein, Who Is Currently Serving As Defence Minister And Acting Transport Minister, Is Being Considered For The Finance Minister Position
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Word has it that the Prime Minister is considering Hishammuddin for the Finance Minister’s post which Najib has held since September 2008 when he was still Deputy Prime Minister under Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi. Hishammuddin now holds the Defence portfolio and is also acting Transport Minister — a post Najib asked him to hold on to while waiting for the MCA to decide on rejoining the Cabinet.

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Home Minister Zahid Hamidi Could Return To The Defence Portfolio

Home Minister Zahid Hamidi Could Return To The Defence Portfolio
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Home Minister Zahid could see a return to the Defence portfolio — a position that he thoroughly enjoyed and excelled prior to the 13th general election last year.

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Current Finance Minister Najib Might Take Up The Home Minister Position

Current Finance Minister Najib Himself Might Take Up The Home Minister Position
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Najib is said to want to take over the Home Ministry which he has never helmed in his long political career.

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There Are Conflicting Reports On Whether Underperforming Ministers Would Be Replaced

According to the report based on sources, no ministers will be dropped following the reshuffle.

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A couple of Umno ministers who are underperforming are expected to be dropped. Sources said one of them holds a senior party post and is expected to be asked to concentrate on administering Umno to get it ready for the next general election.

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The other Umno minister is likely to be replaced by his home state menteri besar who is well-liked by Najib. The state leader has served several terms as menteri besar and is said to be well-qualified to be a minister, especially in the economic field.

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Najib Also Has To Ensure That The Indians, Sarawakians And Sabahans Are Well-Represented In The Cabinet

Najib Also Has To Ensure That The Indianss, Sarawakian And Sabahans Are Also Well-Represented In The Cabinet
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Trouble, however, is brewing in the MIC with party president Datuk Seri G. Palanivel and his deputy Datuk Seri Dr S. Subramaniam at odds with each other. It seems the truce which Najib personally brokered last year is an uneasy one whereby Palanivel was supposed to hold the presidency for only one term before Subramaniam took over. Party sources said the supporters of the two leaders had been lobbying Najib to drop their man’s opponent in the reshuffle.

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Najib will also have to take cognizance that there is now a new man at the helm in Sarawak and may move some of Tan Sri Adenan Satem’s supporters in the federal line-up. He will also have to take into consideration the formation of Teras — a new political party — and the crossover of 11 elected representatives from various Barisan component parties in Sarawak.

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Najib will probably not move any of the six ministers from Sarawak but would probably look at the deputy ministers. Sabah will also not be affected by this exercise with Umno so deeply entrenched in the state and well-represented in several senior posts.

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An Anonymous Minister, "We Are Also Anxious To Know Whether We Will Be Staying On At Our Ministries Or If We Will Be Given New Portfolios Or Be Dropped."

Several ministers said despite the speculation of an imminent reshuffle, the Prime Minister had not spoken about it during weekly meetings. “We are also anxious to know whether we will be staying on at our ministries or if we will be given new portfolios or be dropped,” said one minister who wished not to be named.

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“Muaz Dah Jadi Pembaca Berita?” - Buletin FM Sokong Pencarian Wajah Baharu Buletin TV3

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Buletin FM telah memberikan sokongan sepenuhnya kepada kempen Pencarian Wajah Baharu Buletin TV3 bersempena Ulang Tahun TV3 ke-38 tahun ini

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Sebagai kesinambungan kepada kempen ini, Buletin FM telah menampilkan cabaran Muaz Kasi Jadi Penyampai Berita. Sebelum ini Muaz pernah dicabar menerusi Muaz Kasi Jadi untuk menjadi menyanyi di pentas Hot Kool Jam, Jom Heboh 2019. Namun, bagi cabaran Muaz Kasi Jadi kali ini, Muaz telah dicabar untuk menjadi seorang pembaca berita. Idea ini terhasil berikutan minat dan juga keterujaan Muaz sendiri untuk mencuba menjadi seorang pembaca berita.

Cabaran Muaz Kasi Jadi Pembaca Berita ini sudah pun bermula sejak 19 Mei 2022 yang lepas

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Pelbagai inisiatif serta dorongan telah diberikan untuk membantu Muaz merealisasikan impiannya sebagai seorang pembaca berita yang berkaliber. Antaranya penampilan khas seorang pembaca berita radio senior dan pembaca berita sambilan TV3, Jay Jamalina yang telah melatih Muaz sebagai pembaca berita TV. Zainal Ariffin Ismail dan Azmi Aziz, bekas pembaca berita dan pengacara TV3 turut tampil untuk memberikan tunjuk ajar, tips serta kata-kata dorongan kepada Muaz. Lebih membanggakan lagi, Muaz juga telah mendapat panduan daripada Encik Kamaruddin Mape yang merupakan Ketua Pengarang, Jabatan Berita & Ehwal Semasa, Rangkaian TV Media Prima. Selain itu, penglibatan Izwan Azir Saleh dan Hawa Rizwana Redzuan yang merupakan rakan sekerja Muaz turut memberikan sokongan dan kata-kata semangat berdasarkan  pengalaman mereka yang luas dalam bidang penyiaran dan kewartawanan.

Muaz tidak dapat menahan keterujuaan bagi menjayakan Cabaran Muaz Kasi Jadi kali ini

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Beliau turut menyatakan bahawa perjalanan ke sesi mock run dan berjumpa sifu sifu pembaca berita merupakan pengalaman yang paling manis buat dirinya. "Sebab Muaz sentiasa di sokong oleh Izwan, Jay dan team Buletin FM. Takda yang mustahil untuk kita buat walaupun kita sedar kita nak baca berita dekat Buletin TV3 bukannya mudah, tapi usaha dan pengalaman tu boleh terhasil. Muaz dah baca berita, korang bila lagi?" tambahnya lagi.

Saksikan perjalanan serta video penuh Muaz Kasi Jadi Pembaca Berita di YouTube rasmi Buletin TV

Terus dengarkan Buletin FM kerana pelbagai aktiviti akan menanti pendengar dan pengisian menarik akan diberikan kepada semua pendengar Buletin FM dan masyarakat dengan perkembangan yang padat dengan mesej dan perbincangan isu semasa. Buletin FM boleh didengari menerusi frekuensi 101.3FM di Lembah Klang; 90.2FM Penang; 107.3FM Alor Setar; 104.3FM Sarawak.Secara alternatif, para pendengar juga boleh mendengar Buletin FM secara live streaming di www.buletinfm.audio dan YouTube Buletin TV. Untuk perkembangan dan pengisian digital berinfomatif, boleh terus ikuti laman sosial Facebook, Twitter & Instagram Buletin FM dan Whatsapp di 017-276 5656. Buletin FM juga boleh didengari menerusi aplikasi Audio+, yang boleh dimuat turun di Apple App Store, Google Play dan Huawei App Gallery.

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Popular Food Court Ming Tien In Taman Megah Is Closing Down In October

One of the most popular foodie spots in PJ, Selangor will be closing down by October 2017

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Dubbed as one of the best places in Petaling Jaya with delicious hawker eats, Ming Tien in Taman Megah houses many different vendors that offer a wide variety of food - from the staple nasi lemak to other local favourites such as grilled seafood and BBQ chicken wings.Ever since Ming Tien was opened to public in December 2001, local residents in PJ and those from the surrounding area flock to this neighbourhood food court that opens 24 hours a day.Unfortunately, the popular food court is set to be demolished to make way for new developments.

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The iconic restaurant will be replaced with a new mixed-development building

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According to media reports, the new development will see a 31-storey serviced apartment, retail, and office space. Talks about tearing down Ming Tien surfaced in 2015 when PPB Group Bhd. revealed its plans to redevelop the iconic food court and its surrounding area. The company belongs to the richest person in Malaysia, Tan Sri Robert Kuok.  Other amenities affected by this upcoming development include Michael's Badminton Academy, multipurpose gift store Fun N Cheer, and pet store The Pet Family. There are no further details on the matter but The Star reported in March that PPB's managing director Lim Soon Huat revealed the group's plans to launch another property in Taman Megah in the second half of this year with gross development value of RM500 million.

It won't be long before locals have to bid goodbye to the iconic eatery in PJ

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The Hyped Geek reported Ming Tien's management as saying that the eatery's closure "was imminent", although no specific dates were given when they were queried about the matter.  However, the online portal was told by various stall owners there that Ming Tien will cease operations come 31 October 2017. It was also reported that the area where The Pet Family was located at has already been torn down.

Goodbye, Ming Tien. You will be missed. :'(


Delta Plus Variant Has Been Detected In 2 Malaysian Students Who Came Back From The UK

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Malaysia has detected the first two cases of COVID-19 Delta Plus variant in the country in students who came back from the UK, Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham has now confirmed

In a statement, the Health DG said the two students arrived at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) on 2 October, following which they underwent RT-PCR tests and were initially found negative before being confirmed positive after a second test was conducted on 7 October during the quarantine period."This sample has undergone full genome sequencing at the Institute of Medical Molecular Biology, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UMBI-UKM) and the result was released on 30 October," he added.

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The Delta Plus variant is known as AY.4.2

According to Noor Hisham, the AY.4 variant is among 75 types of lineages originating from the Delta variant and among the sublineages of AY.4 is the AY.4.2 variant which is also known as Delta Plus."The AY.4.2 variant has two additional mutations to the spike proteins, Y145H and A222V, and as of the end of October, the AY.4.2 variant represents 10% of the total full genome sequencing conducted in the UK," he said, adding that the UK Health Security Agency has classified AY.4.2 as Variant Under Investigation (VUI).

The current vaccines, he said, were still effective against AY.4.2 variant

"The vaccines used now are still effective on these variants and measures such as quarantine, testing, and others carried out can help reduce the risk of this variant transmission in Malaysia especially at international entry points," he said, assuring that the Ministry of Health will continue to closely monitor the situation.Although, Noor Hisham did not specify if the two students are partially or full vaccinated.

His full statement can be accessed here:


LGE Joins Various Leaders In Speaking Up Against Dr Mahathir's Divisive Comments

DAP secretary general Lim Guan Eng has joined voices with other leaders to speak up against former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad's divisive comments made last week

In a Facebook statement last night, 29 June, Lim reminds that Malaysia is not "colour-coded" and the wealth of a person is not determined by skin colours."The Chinese community is upset at this simplistic labelling as being rich when there are many Chinese who are not. There are also many non-Chinese who are rich," said Lim."The colour of your skin is not the final determinant of your wealth. Let us not divide ourselves based on the colour of our skin, but on common principles of upholding justice, freedom, prosperity for all, fighting corruption and abuse of power. Corruption is committed by culprits of all colours."While the former finance minister did not explicitly name Dr Mahathir in the post, it is obvious that the statement was a response to the latter's comments made in an interview with a Hong Kong-based media last week.

DAP secretary general Lim Guan Eng.
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On Friday, 26 June, Dr Mahathir told Asia Times that Malaysian Chinese are a "wealthy lot"

He claimed that the Chinese community is "controlling" almost all the cities and towns in the country, reported China Press, citing the HK media's report."In Malaysia, we found that the inequality between urban Chinese and rural Malays is drastic. We need to correct it. I think many Chinese will agree with what I said," said the 95-year-old Langkawi MP, adding that it is "unhealthy" that they live in urban areas.

Former two-time prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
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According to him, the disparity of wealth between a single ethnicity and other groups is still enough to trigger a violent revolution.Dr Mahathir also related that in his two terms as the prime minister, he is most regretful that he had failed to narrow down the income gap among all ethnic groups.

A day after Dr Mahathir made the comments, MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong criticised and accused the nonagenarian of playing the 'racial card'

MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.
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On Saturday, 27 June, Dr Wee said Dr Mahathir's comments are false as the latest statistics show that the income level of Chinese has declined over the years, reported The Star."I am not sure if Dr Mahathir is pretending not to know, or he is merely playing the racial card," said the Transport Minister, adding that the former premier should stop perpetuating the illusion that Malaysian Chinese in the country are rich, as such unfair stereotyping would hurt racial harmony.Dr Wee also took a jab at DAP for remaining mum on the issue, asking, "Is DAP now so afraid of telling Dr Mahathir off?"

Following Dr Wee's statement, many leaders have since joined the fray to refute Dr Mahathir's claims with facts

DAP's Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming.
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DAP's Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming has today, 30 June, said that it is untrue that most Malays still live in rural areas, while the cities and towns are dominated by non-Malays, reported Free Malaysia Today.Citing 2016 figures from the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM), he said 75% of the total population live in urban areas."Of this 75%, a majority or 56% are Bumiputeras. In fact, the number of Bumiputeras who live in urban areas outnumbers those who live in rural areas two to one," Ong said.The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) president Tan Sri Ter Leong Yap also cited a similar report from 2016 to disprove Dr Mahathir's claims, reported The Star.

The Associated Chinese Chambers of Commerce and Industry of Malaysia (ACCCIM) president Tan Sri Ter Leong Yap.
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Ter said 70% of the Chinese population were wage earners, only a small difference behind Malays - 72% - while 83% of Indians were wage earners."In addition, the data showed that 0.4% of Malaysians live in extreme poverty reach, while the absolute poor Chinese population is 0.1%. Therefore, the gap between the rich and the poor is common among all ethnic groups, including between urban and rural areas," Ter explained."It is a problem that all citizens must face together. This is no different from the situation in other developed European countries."Ter is also in agreement with DAP and MCA political leaders, saying Dr Mahathir's untimely comments are harmful to racial unity - especially during a time when the whole nation is trying to get back on its feet following the economic impacts caused by the COVID-19 pandemic.

On 23 June, Dr Mahathir and the team behind his social media were accused of deleting comments left by Najib Razak and his supporters:

                Dr M And Najib Have An Unprecedented Public Spat On Facebook

The two former prime ministers became keyboard warriors.

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This New Firefly Passport Allows You Unlimited Travel Within Peninsular Malaysia

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Feeling burnt out and in need of a much-deserved break? Or maybe you wanna balik kampung more often or go on a good ol’ cuti-cuti Malaysia.
Perhaps you’re looking for a value for money travel pass for your frequent business trips?

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If you wanna travel around Malaysia to your heart's content, check out Firefly's new Firefly Passport that allows you unlimited travel within Peninsular Malaysia!

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With this one pass, you can go cuti-cuti as much as you want. Whether you wanna go on a food trail in Terengganu, spend the day exploring Alor Setar, or just lounge on a beach in Langkawi, you can do it all.Or you can even plan a crazy epic local trip! Start your day by flying to Johor Bahru and spend the whole day there, then hop on a flight to Kota Bharu the next day for authentic Kelantanese food. Next, catch a flight to Penang to makan even more and jalan-jalan, then finally fly back to Subang the next day.On top of that, if you frequently fly domestically for business purposes, this travel pass is a great cost savvy and value for money option.Sounds awesome, kan? :D

There are two types of Firefly Passports available, each for a different price

Category 1: RM399 for three months of unlimited domestic travelCategory 2: RM699 for six months of unlimited domestic travelYou can only buy a Firefly Passport from 24 August 2020 to 30 August 2020, so grab yours now! The passes can be used anytime within their validity period to purchase Firefly domestic flight tickets. Both category amounts must be utilised before or by the respective given expiry dates.

Here's how to buy the Firefly Passport:

Step 1: Click on the login/sign up link on the Firefly websiteStep 2: If you are not a registered member, sign up as a new member. Click on the 'FY Member Login' link to register as an account holder.Step 3: Click on the 'Member Login' tab and log into your account. Click on the 'Buy Firefly Passport' tab on the introduction page.Step 4: Proceed with the Category you wanna buy. Follow the simple steps until payment is made via your credit card, debit card, or online banking.That's it! You'll receive an email acknowledgement once everything has been processed successfully.

The great thing about Firefly is that they're a convenient airline with an all-in-one fare that gives you value for your money

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The base price of their flight tickets already includes 20kg check-in baggage as well as complimentary in-flight refreshments. Plus, Firefly conveniently flies from Subang airport, and you'll even get to enjoy a fast and easy check-in process.They are also reliable, with less cancelled flights and more than 95% on-time performance, which means that you'll promptly get to where you wanna go. And of course, you can expect nothing but friendly service from all their staff.

So, what are you waiting for? Get your Firefly Passport now and book your next holiday!

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A great place for a family or friends outing!

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Sit back and enjoy the view of the glimmering blue sea.

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DBKL Has A Limited Ban On Liquor Sales In KL. Here Are The Rules You Need To Know

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The ban of liquor sales at sundry shops, convenience stores, and Chinese medicine shops in Kuala Lumpur has come into effect beginning 1 November

In a statement on Monday, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said it has updated and refined the existing guidelines on the sale of liquor after speaking to various stakeholders to get their opinions on the matter, reported The Star."The updated guidelines on liquor sales will take effect today (1 November)," DBKL said yesterday.However, with the ban, customers can still buy beers at the premises but they are only allowed to be purchased between 7am and 9pm, according to Free Malaysia Today.Beers generally have a much lower alcohol content as compared to hard liquor.

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DBKL has instructed affected outlets to provide separate displays and sales areas for alcohol and the areas must be closed after the permitted hours

The Vibes reported that Chinese medicine shops that sell mixed or pure liquor for medical purposes must get approval from the Ministry of Health (MOH).Meanwhile, the new implementation will also force pubs, bars, lounges, and restaurants with liquor licences to only serve liquor between 10am and midnight.DBKL said businesses can apply for a time extension, but the limit is until 2am only.

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Additionally, premises that are selling liquor must be located at least 100m away from police stations, houses of worship, schools, hospitals, and residential houses

Warehouses that store, sell, and supply beer for events must obtain a licence to sell liquor, reported The Vibes.Under the ban, shophouses, hotels, malls, supermarkets, and hypermarkets must obtain a licence to sell liquor and the licence must be displayed at the entrance of the premises at all times.The city council added that the businesses selling liquor must display a QR code at the premises.

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To obtain the licence, only non-Muslims will be allowed to be applicants and licence holders

On top of that, the owners of the businesses, sole proprietors, or partnerships and the majority of company board members must be non-Muslims, according to The Vibes.

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The ban on liquor in the country's capital was first brought up on 15 November 2020. It was initially slated to be enforced on 1 October 2021 but it was postponed for a month to finalise a study of the guidelines.When the ban was announced last year, many opposition lawmakers and members of civil society criticised the move as it could violate the rights of non-Muslims, reported Free Malaysia Today.

When the ban was postponed last month, DBKL said the accessibility of liquor has been the subject of complaints as it could be detrimental to public order:

                DBKL Has Now Postponed Its Ban On Hard Liquor Sales In Shops

The enforcement of the ban, scheduled to come into effect on 1 October, has been suspended for a month till 31 October.

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Man Drowns After Diving 10 Metres To Propose To Girlfriend

It was supposed to be a happy day to start the rest of their lives together, but Steven Weber sadly lost his life after proposing underwater to his girlfriend Kenesha Antoine

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The American couple was on a four-night vacation to a luxurious resort above the East African sea in Tanzania, BBC reported.On the third day, Weber dived about 10 metres deep into the water with a note and a ring, while wearing a pair of goggles and fins.

He emerged in the window of the underwater room where Antoine was at and showed the note to her

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Giggling while filming her boyfriend's proposal, Antoine read the note which said, "I can't hold my breath long enough to tell you everything I love about you. But… everything I love about you, I love more every day!"Weber then flipped the note to the back that popped the question "Will you please be my wife?" and pulled out the engagement ring.

Unfortunately, Weber failed to make it back to Antoine after the dive, as confirmed by her in a Facebook post

"You never emerged from those depths, so you never got to hear my answer, 'Yes! Yes! A million times, yes, I will marry you!!'," Antoine lamented on the post, which has gone viral globally with over 8,000 shares at the time of writing."We never got to embrace and celebrate the beginning of the rest of our lives together, as the best day of our lives turned into the worst, in the cruelest twist of fate imaginable."She described Weber as someone who was kind, compassionate, and brought so much joy to the people around him.

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Antoine recollected how Weber told her that there were cancer patients vacationing at the resort and he felt blessed to be there at their prime, way ahead of their death."I know that wherever in the universe Steven's spirit now resides, that is exactly what he's doing: giving love and spreading joy and laughter."And knowing him, always quick with an off-colour joke, he's probably entertaining someone with a story about how he royally screwed up that proposal and died while being extra," Antoine wrote.

BBC reached out to the hotel who said "absolutely nothing could be done" by its staff when responding to the situation

The resort Weber and Antoine stayed, which cost over RM7,000 a night.
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Weber and Antoine were staying in the Manta Resort, off Pemba Island, where their room was submerged 10 metres deep and 250 metres away from the shore.The room costs USD1,700 a night (about RM7,082)."It is with the deepest regret that we inform that a fatal accident occurred at The Manta Resort on Thursday, 19 September 2019," the resort said in a statement.Its chief executive officer Matthew Saus said "everyone is shaken to the core" by Weber's death.Meanwhile, the US Department of State is aware that an American citizen has died in Tanzania, and the department is ready to provide consular assistance to Weber's family and friends.

You can read Antoine's full post below:


MOH: More Than 36% Of COVID-19 Patients Have Now Recovered In Malaysia

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah just announced that there are 156 new COVID-19 cases today, 8 April

During the press conference announcing the daily COVID-19 updates, he said that this brings the number of cases in Malaysia to a total of 4,119.

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Meanwhile, 166 people have fully recovered within the past day

The Ministry of Health has been recording a stable increase in the number of cured patients.Dr Noor Hisham also added that 1,321 patients have been discharged from hospitals since the disease was first identified in the nation.This number makes up 36.1% of the total infected.

The first group of COVID-19 patients discharged from Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun, Ipoh on Tuesday, 31 March.
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The latest patients to die of the novel coronavirus in Malaysia both had a history of diabetes

According to MOH, one of them was a 58-year-old woman from Negeri Sembilan and the other was a 68-year-old man who had previously attended the Sri Petaling Mosque tabligh assembly. In total, Malaysia has recorded 65 deaths.There are currently 76 patients receiving treatment in Intensive Care Units, with 45 of them requiring breathing assistance.

#COVID19Malaysia 8 April 2020.Dua kematian baharu menjadikan 65 kes kematian setakat ini atau 1.58% daripada keseluruhan kes. Berikut maklumat dua kematian baharu. Takziah daripada KKM kepada keluarga pesakit. pic.twitter.com/b6G14L4aav— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 8, 2020

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[POLL] Working Mamas, Come Let Us Know How You Juggle Work Life And Motherhood

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Although being a working mother is rewarding, it does come with its fair share of challenges

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At times, it can be overwhelming when you have a long list of things to do, from house chores like laundry, cleaning, and preparing meals to other things like getting some rest and spending quality time with your family. And, if you have a full-time job, it can be impossible to find the time to manage both work and the household.

There is no doubt that working mothers put in a lot of time and effort to juggle all their roles.
Are you a working mother? Jom, vote in the poll below and tell us how you achieve work-life balance.

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It's hard balancing work and family life, which is why a little help can make your life so much easier.
Using smart home appliances can help take some load off busy routines.

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One of the chores that is quite tiresome for most is laundry. If you have quite a number of people living in the house, chances are that the pile of clothes will just keep growing taller and taller if left unattended. Plus, if the weather is rainy and gloomy, your clothes won't dry in time. This will make doing laundry even more daunting as you'll have to wait forever for your clothes to dry.

Luckily for you, the latest Panasonic CARE+ Edition Washing Machine and CARE+ Edition Washer Dryer are here to help take care of your laundry struggles!

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The CARE+ Edition Washing Machine is especially useful as it is equipped with Hybrid Dry Lite which allows up to 1kg of clothes to dry at the same time, so you won't have to worry about weather conditions getting in your way. The natural air drawn through the door vents will be heated with a 300w heater to allow an evenly-distributed temperature of approximately 55°C to dry all the clothes. As for the CARE+ Edition Washer Dryer, you'll be able to protect delicate clothing from shrinking, thanks to its Hybrid Dry feature, which dries clothes at an approximate temperature of 65°C.

Whether you decide to run your clothes in a cold wash or hot wash cycle, your clothes will confirm come out squeaky clean

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Operating at temperatures above 50°C, the CARE+ Edition Washing Machine and CARE+ Edition Washer Dryer are capable to eliminate 99% and 99.99%* of bacteria respectively.With the Blue Ag+ technology, the cold wash cycle is able to get rid of 99.99%** bacteria without high heat temperature***. And, with the StainMaster+ technology, its hot wash cycle will be able to remove allergens, mites, stains, and bacteria on any fabric at a temperature between 40°C to 90°C.*As certified by the Institute of Biotechnology (Vietnam/No: 050522/VCCM). Bacteria Elimination rate: 99% Escherichia coli. Test conditions apply.**As certified by the Institute of Biotechnology (Vietnam/No: 050522/VCCM). Bacteria Elimination rate: 99.99% Escherichia coli 99.99% Staphylococcus aureus. Test conditions apply.***Effective for loads up to 3kg.

The best part is that the Panasonic CARE+ Edition machines can be controlled with your smartphone via the Panasonic SmartApp+!

If you're in a hurry, all you have to do is throw in your clothes and you'll be able to set the machine's wash and dry settings from your smartphone.Not only that, the Panasonic washer also comes with AI Smart Wash, which sets the correct washing and drying settings according to the laundry load's size and weight.This feature will improve the washer's performance, allowing you to save time, water, and electricity. Woots woots! :)

Find out more information about the Panasonic CARE+ series on their website


19-Year-Old M'sian Spends YouTube Earnings To DIY Her Own Campervan

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Owning a mobile home has become a dream come true for 19-year-old local YouTuber Nur Amira Syahira

The professional drummer and content creator recently bought an old mini bus and transformed it into her very own camper home.Although she did not disclose the cost of the bus, she told Bernama that modifying the 19-year-old, 23-seater Hino bus still cost between RM10,000 and RM15,000."I sought the advice of a consultant company as a reference so that all modifications were done without flouting the law and are valid on the road."According to photos, the bus features retractable seats that make a bedroom and dining room, a bathroom and kitchen with running water, and an outside dining area with a verandah."I placed more importance on things that can facilitate my work compared to the need to be stylish," she said."In fact, this camper bus gives me more opportunity to spend time with my family."

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She also said that she had the savings to carry out the modifications as she has been creating content on YouTube for over 11 years

The talented lass from Penang shared that she has been posting drum covers on YouTube since she was eight years old, and her videos have amassed millions of views.According to her YouTube channel, she has over 2.7 million subscribers, and her most watched video — a cover of Koi Mil Gaya from 1998 Bollywood hit Kuch Kuch Hota Hai —  boasts an impressive 37 million views.A celebrity in her own right, she has also garnered a strong following on TikTok with over 1.4 million users following her daily antics.

Image via Nur Amira Syahira (Facebook)

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With the camper bus, Nur Amira said she will be able to save on accommodation costs and travel safer while touring

"I am always on the move looking for things to upload on my Facebook and YouTube channel. Before having the motorhome, I had to rent a room at hotels or boarding houses which can be costly," she told New Straits Times.The oldest of three siblings added that she aspires to tour the peninsula with her family now that she has a mobile home of her own.

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SAYS spoke to Amira back in 2018 to ask her how she first got into drumming and how she learnt to play so well:

                This Badass 15-Year-Old Malaysian Drummer Has 1 Million Subscribers On YouTube

She started drumming at eight years old!

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Unable to afford a larger vehicle, this Malaysian transformed her Myvi into her very own dream 'campervan':

                Woman Turns Her Myvi Into A 'Campervan' For Less Than RM500

If other cars say "cannot", Myvi will always say "can".

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This Quaint Chinese Medicine Shop In PJ Has A Section That Sells Herbal Soup

At first glance, this Chinese medicine shop in Damansara Utama, PJ, seems like any regular shop...

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Our colleague Jeremy, however, discovered an unassuming section behind the shop – and it sells herbal chicken soup, the perfect comfort food (especially on days you miss home)

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Depending on the type of soup you order, it comes with a chicken drumstick, dates, and other herbs. Overall, it tastes less salty compared to other restaurants – similar to most home-cooked food? :p

If you're feeling under the weather or just craving a healthy bowl of soup, we highly recommend getting the set, which comes with rice and a plate of broccoli with egg tofu

You can also order sides like herbal or fried egg.

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The prices are considerably affordable, ranging from RM10 to RM14

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These are the soups (depending on availability):- Traditional herbal soup,- Lotus seed soup,- Complexion improving soup,- Strengthening soup,- Walnut soup,- Cordyceps militaris soup,- Ginseng cooling soup,- Scallop soup,- Spleen enhancing soup,- Four dates blood circulation soup,- Mushroom soup, and- Notoginseng soup.

You can find Wellness Herbal Paradise on the same row as Public Bank and Restoran Jin Xuan Hong Kong in Damansara Uptown

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Address:67, Jalan SS 21/60, Damansara Utama 47400 Petaling Jaya, SelangorOpening hoursMonday to Saturday (10.30am - 9pm)(Closed on Sundays)

Check out our SAYS Makan Guide for more yummy places to eat and Like our new SAYS Makan Facebook if you're a big foodie like us!

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Malaysian Women Covered In Bed Bug Bites After Staying At A Boutique Hotel In Singapore

A Malaysian woman's Facebook post recounting her stay at a hotel in Singapore has gone viral for the unpleasant experience of suffering from bed bug bites

Phia Boo and her friend Juliana H Jenos stayed at ST Signature for three days and two nights. In her Facebook post, Boo shared photos of the rashes sustained and the bed bugs they found. The swollen bite marks covered their bodies from their necks all the way to their toes.Speaking to SAYS, Boo said that they did not expect to end the trip with bed bug bites all over their bodies "because it was Singapore". They booked the hotel because it was affordable and because, "We will spend time with friends, so it is unnecessary for us to book [a] 5-star (hotel)."

Image via Phia Boo (Facebook)

Image via Phia Boo (Facebook)

She shared that during her first night at the hotel, she found two bed bugs: one small bug, and another large one that was squished and filled with blood

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Having found the bed bugs and suffering itchy bite marks, they requested to change rooms.They continued their stay at the same hotel because they were told that the second room was clean and sanitised. Furthermore, they did not want anymore trouble because they had only one more night left of their trip.However, even after changing rooms, they woke up to find another bed bug.

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According to Asia One, this room change would be the third time during their two-night stay at the hotel. The first room change was because the air-conditioning was not functioning properly.Boo also shared her disbelief over how the hotel could be "SG Clean Certified" when their hygiene was questionable.

After making a complaint with the management, Boo said that the staff were friendly and helpful as they offered to wash their clothes

However, they were not offered any medical treatment nor were they refunded.

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At the end of their trip, they immediately went to a laundromat to wash their clothes to ensure that the bugs were dead as they did not want to bring any back home.They were disappointed with how the trip went and felt that their time and money was wasted.Jenos went to see a doctor and got a jab after rashes kept popping up on her body. Boo told SAYS that her friend's condition was more severe because she slept through the night. She believes it was because she kept tossing and turning that made it difficult for the bed bugs to bite her.As a frequent traveller who has stayed at multiple hotels and motels, Boo lamented that it was her first time encountering such an issue.

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However, it appears as though Boo and Jenos were not the only hotel guests who had an unpleasant stay

Based on Google Reviews and Facebook users who commented on Boo's post, other guests also experienced similar issues with bed bugs at the establishment.

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Boo also added that she was disappointed with the way ST Signature handled the situation because of the lack of proper customer service towards them

Boo told SAYS that she received a refund from Airbnb and an apology from the establishment after the incident was reported by local media.She also mentioned that her intention of sharing this issue with the public was not for the sake of receiving a refund but because she felt bad for her friend, whose condition worsened after the trip. The whole ordeal has also left them traumatised.She also hoped that the hotel would "do a proper disinfection, fumigation, and sanitisation" to prevent others from experiencing the same problem.On top of that, she claimed, "The host of the hotel [didn't] even care to pick up the phone (when we called) and check [on] us and offer any medical assistance."

Image via Phia Boo (Facebook)

In the wake of her viral post, ST Signature denied claims of an infestation at their hotel as no eggs were found in the room and accused the woman of bringing in the bed bugs

According to Asia One, a representative from ST Signature mentioned that the pest management service is conducted weekly.If the presence of pests is detected, they said that the room would be treated, fumigated, and left isolated for at least six days before they welcome new customers.The spokesperson claimed it was the first time they received such a complaint."We are disheartened that the guests had an unpleasant experience during their stay in Singapore," they added.


Couple Who Murdered, Stuffed Mom Inside Suitcase Could Face Death By Firing Squad

On Friday, Indonesian police charged a 19-year-old and her 21-year-old boyfriend with murder after the body of the girl's 62-year-old mother was found stuffed in a suitcase at a Bali resort

A police officer escorts suspect Heather Lois Mack, 19, during an investigation at a police office in Bali on Wednesday
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The body of a vacationing American woman was found battered and stuffed in a suitcase at a Bali, Indonesia, resort Tuesday, authorities said. The remains of Sheila von Wiese Mack, 62, were found outside of the St. Regis Bali Resort in a blood-splattered suitcase  that had been put in the trunk of a taxi and abandoned, according to reports.

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An Indonesian police officer escorts Tommy Schaefer, left, on Wednesday to the police station for questioning in relation to the death of his girlfriend’s mother in Bali
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Heather Mack, 19, and her boyfriend Tommy Schaefer, 21, both from Chicago, were arrested Wednesday in Bali's Kuta area, a day after the body of Sheila von Wiese-Mack was found inside the trunk of a taxi parked in front of the St. Regis Bali Resort. The charges are based on witnesses and crime scene evidence, said Bali deputy police chief Brig. Gen. Gusti Ngurah Raharja Subyakta.

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Police said the couple hired the taxi and placed the suitcase inside the trunk. They told the taxi driver that they were going to check out of the hotel and would return. After they didn't show up, hotel security guards who found blood spots on the suitcase suggested the driver take the taxi to the police station, where officers opened the suitcase and discovered the body.

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PHOTO: The suitcase in which the body of the woman was found was displayed at a police station in Nusa Dua, Bali

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Sheila von Wiese Mack's body was half-clothed, wrapped in a bloody hotel bed sheet and tied up with duct tape. "The victim was found dead with a severe head wound," Djoko Hari Utomo, according to the Denpasar police chief.

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Earlier, the couple told investigators that Sheila was killed by robbers while they managed to escape. However, Col. Djoko Hari Utomo said that contradicted testimonies by the taxi driver and hotel employees.

Heather Mack and her boyfriend
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Sheila Von Wiese-Mack, also from Chicago, and her daughter arrived at the St. Regis on Saturday, while Schaefer checked in on Monday, police said. Security camera video showed that the victim had an argument with Schaefer on Monday in the hotel's lobby, police said.

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Von Wiese-Mack's body was being autopsied at a hospital in Denpasar. Head of Forensics Ida Bagus Putu Alit said there were signs of violence on the body indicating that the victim fought before she died. "We found scars on both forearms and the broken left-hand fingernail," Alit said following an external examination. "That indicated a resistance in a fight."

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During initial questioning on Wednesday, the girl acknowledged her mother died, but refused to disclose how, according to her lawyer

Heather Mack, suspected in the murder of her mother Sheila von Wiese-Mack, gestures while in custody at a police station on the Indonesian resort island of Bali.
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Haposan Sihombing, an Indonesian lawyer assigned by police to accompany the couple, said Mack and her mother arrived in Bali on Aug. 4, and stayed first at Simanyak Hotel before moving to the St. Regis on Aug. 9.

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"When asked why they left the hotel and moved to Kuta, she did not respond," Sihombing said. "She even told police that three masked men entered their room, making her mother angry and that she asked them out, otherwise she would call the police."

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Mack signed investigating documents and a letter of lawyer's assignment after Wednesday's questioning while Schaefer refused, saying he wanted to wait for his lawyer to arrive from America, Sihombing said. "In principle, they did not respond to many questions," Sihombing said. "They were not cooperative."

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Meanwhile, Bali police chief, Inspector General Albertus Julius Benny Mokalu said "this is a premeditated murder"

Sheila von Wiese-Mack appears in this 2013 file photo from the Caxton Club in Chicago.
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“This is a premeditated murder. Why? Because the footage shows them stuffing the body into the suitcase,” he told Australian web portal news.com.au.

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In the CCTV footage, the couple was reportedly seen leaving their hotel room to the lobby using the emergency staircase. They had pre-ordered a taxi and loaded the suitcase into the boot. The couple slipped out the hotel using the back entrance and took another taxi to a different hotel.

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After about another hour of waiting, the taxi driver tried to look for the couple and when not found, he tried to unload the suitcase from his car. According to police, the couple has also used the victim’s credit card to make bookings at the new hotel.

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Under Indonesian law, if found guilty, Heather Lois Mack and her boyfriend Tommy Schaefer could face execution by firing squad

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In Indonesia, suspects are not charged until the investigation is complete and the trial has begun. “According to the police, yes they will stand trial for murder but due process must be followed first,” Haposan Sihombing, an Indonesian lawyer assigned to the couple, explained to Reuters.

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Authorities haven’t yet pressed charges against Mack or Schaefer but have confirmed that they are investigating whether von Wiese-Mack’s killing was premeditated, a crime that comes with a death penalty sentence. “Did they prepare the suitcase before the murder? Did they leave the room to prepare weapons? The investigation still has a long way to go,” said police spokesman Hery Wiyanto, according to Reuters.

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According to Amnesty International, Indonesian death sentences are carried out by firing squad: The prisoner has the choice of standing or sitting, and can decide whether to have their eyes covered by a blindfold or hood. Firing squads are made up of 12 people, three of whose rifles are loaded with live ammunition, while the other nine are loaded with blanks.

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How To Throw A Legendary CNY Reunion Dinner That Will Make Your Poh Poh Proud

There was a time in your life when the CNY season basically meant this:

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And now you've been entrusted with the most geng task of them all: preparing the reunion dinner!

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Preparing a festive meal is no walk in the park, but if you know IKEA and their life-hacking ways, then you'd know their CNY specials will most definitely come in handy

So start warming up those muscles...

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... and set off on your journey to serve up the most legendary reunion dinner the family has ever seen!

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Start off with the best part: go shopping!

Use all the grocery-picking skills your parents handed down to you to secure the best ingredients

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With the dinner being such a momentous event, it's understandable you might find every legit little excuse to go shopping for new dinnerware...

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Put that old bowl down and treat yourself to some pretty new dining accessories from IKEA, from plates to glasses. Or make life easier by getting them all in one convenient 18-piece dinnerware set.

Have a fool-proof dining plan:

Like they say, the more the merrier; welcome the whole family (however distant) with open arms!

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Just make sure that you have room for your aunties, uncles, grandparents, cousins, the list goes on!

Just make sure nobody needs to fight for a precious spot at the dining table

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If space around the dining table is getting scarce, perhaps it's time to source for a suitable table. Keep it traditional with a classic round table or fit more with a rectangle one (bonus points if it can be extended to squeeze even more people like the one below)!

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Give your home an auspicious touch:

Decorate with some red, whether you like the season's go-to colour in small doses...or completely over-the-top!

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Get your hands on some limited edition CNY decorations here. Don't forget all the ong plants for maximum prosperity!

And it's on to the main action:

Start getting all the pots and pans out

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Cooking for a large group of hungry people is just as nerve-wrecking as it sounds, and that's why you need to make sure those helping you out with kitchen duty are mentally and physically prepared!

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A little kitchen organisation goes a long way too!

When in doubt, never be afraid to call on Poh Poh herself

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If her legendary recipes prove a little too challenging for you, get some tips from the Grand Master herself!

May all your hard work result in just the epic meal your family needs to kickstart a prosperous new year! Here's how to have a legendary one!

Here's to health, luck, and happiness in the Year Of The Monkey!

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