Restoran 'The Halal Guys' Yang Terkenal Di New York Akan Tiba Di Malaysia

Dari perniagaan kecil dengan hanya menjual hot dog di tepi jalan, kini The Halal Guys merupakan salah satu restoran ternama di Bandar New York

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Semuanya bermula pada tahun 1990, di mana tiga sekawan ini bermula meniaga hot dog di tepi jalan. Di situ, mereka telah menerima permintaan yang besar dari warga Amerika Syarikat terutamanya mereka yang beragama Islam.Ramai daripada pemandu teksi yang beragama Islam datang ke gerai mereka untuk mendapatkan makanan yang halal. Apabila ramai yang datang ke gerai mereka dan mahukan lebih banyak jenis makanan halal, mereka mengambil keputusan untuk mengembangkan perniagaan mereka. Pada waktu itu, mereka bercadang untuk memberi tumpuan dalam mempelbagaikan jenis makanan mereka dengan menambah menu baru.

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Pelbagai hidangan menarik yang disediakan oleh mereka. Dari pelbagai jenis kebab, nasi, salad dan juga minuman.

Terdapat pelbagai jenis hidangan makanan yang disediakan oleh mereka. Antaranya adalah sandwic, kebab, nasi dan juga pencuci mulut. Rahsia kepada hidangan mereka yang lazat ini adalah disebabkan oleh sos istimewa mereka. Mereka telah mencipta sos istimewa dengan menggunakan resipi mereka tersendiri.Sos istimewa ini terdiri daripada dua jenis sos iaitu sos pedas dan juga sos putih. Ramuan untuk sos cili mereka ialah cili merah, cuka, garam, rempah dan jus lemon manakala sos putih mereka mengandungi kacang soya, minyak canola, kuning telur, cuka, air, garam, gula dan lada hitam. Menariknya tentang sos mereka ialah kedua-dua sos ini sangat pedas! Memang sesuai sangat dengan selera rakyat Malaysia.

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"Misi kami adalah untuk memastikan semua pelanggan kami pulang dengan rasa gembira. Kepuasan yang dihidangkan akan membawa mereka untuk datang sekali lagi ke kedai kami."

Setelah beroperasi selama 24 tahun, kini The Halal Guys telah dikenali sebagai telah dikenali sebagai syarikat makanan halal yang terbesar di  New York. Selain itu, mereka juga telah mengambil peluang untuk mengembangkan perniagaan mereka ke rantau Asia. The Halal Guys mempunyai cawangan di Korea Selatan, Filipina dan Indonesia.Bukan itu saja, mereka juga telah bercadang untuk membuka satu lagi cawangan baru di Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia. Tetapi tarikhnya masih tidak pasti lagi. Jadi tunggu sajalah ya.

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Ini adalah salah satu video review dari Makan Sampai Kenyang. Alahai ini yang buat tak sabar nak tunggu bukak dekat KL.

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[VIDEO] Sedih Nak Kena Berpisah, Atuk Ini Kejar Kereta Nak Peluk Cucu Untuk Kali Terakhir

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Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) yang lalu telah menyebabkan kita semua terpaksa duduk di rumah demi mengurangkan jangkitan Covid-19

Perkara itu pasti amat memeritkan kerana kita tidak dapat merentas negeri dan tidak dapat melakukan pelbagai aktiviti.Namun, syukurlah dengan keadaan sekarang kita dapat merentas negeri untuk berjumpa dengan orang yang tersayang.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok memaparkan setik sedih seorang kanak-kanak yang terpaksa berpisah dengan atuknya telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @emothuzaimah InsyaAllah ada rezeki kami balik Pilah lagi.. #kualapilah #kampungkepis #baliksarawak #fyp  original sound - Rosalinda Nelly - maimunah

Berat hati tengok cucu menangis, sanggup kejar kereta nak peluk

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang kanak-kanak lelaki sedang menangis sambil memeluk atuknya.Difahamkan, keluarga itu telah tinggal selama sebulan di situ oleh kerana tidak dapat berjumpa semasa PKP tempoh hari.Situasi itu membuatkan anaknya menangis teresak-esak kerana perlu berjauahan dengan si atuk. Namun, apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan adalah si atuk dengan gigih mengejar kereta cucunya itu dan memeluknya buat kali terakhir.

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"Sayangnya dia dekat atuk" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut meluahkan rasa pilu mereka selepas melihat situasi itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 286.5K views, 29.2K likes dan 1,220 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Sanggup atuk dia kejar sebab nak tenangkan cucu. Sedih pula :(

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This Malaysian Turns His Daily Life Into Some Of The Best Snapchat Art You'll Ever See

Snapchat - the home of ugly selfies, drunk videos and hilarious 100-second stories and now... ART?!

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Started back in 2011, Snapchat has taken the world by storm. Did you know the app is the third most used popular social network among millennials, behind Facebook and Instagram?

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Snapchat is now the third most popular social app among millennials, according to a recent report by comScore, which finds that Snapchat has 32.9% penetration on these young users’ mobile phones, trailing only Instagram (43.1%) and Facebook (75.6%).

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While the app's popularity is highly due to people expressing themselves in boredom, one Malaysian is turning his daily snaps into some pretty impressive doodles. Check out some of Darren Leong's awesome work below:

1. First, giant pandas attack Malaysia...

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2. ... then an alien invasion!

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3. The creepy kakatua

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4. Release the kraken!

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5. Stitch caught in the act

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Where's Lilo?

6. Are you a loner too? ;)

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7. NOPE.

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8. Naruto fans, this one is for you!

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9. Soup party!

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10. Wishing upon a... toilet bowl

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Yes, that's the genie from Aladdin!

11. At least the cockroach had a decent sent off...

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12. ... unlike this poor little beetle

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13. Life's unfair, guys

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14. So, this is how Jurassic Park started!

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Pretty awesome, eh? You can check out more of Darren's work here.

Darren Leong.
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Darren uses the Samsung S Pen and the Snapchat doodling feature to create his work.

Meanwhile, check out how this Malaysian artist translate Malay proverbs and idioms into stunning images:

                If 'Peribahasa Melayu' Were Taken Literally, They Would Look A Lot Like This…

The drawings were created using only a mobile app!

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Here's How You Can Help Support Local Restaurants And Hawkers During MCO With GrabFood

This Spotlight is sponsored by GrabFood.

In light of the movement control order (MCO), GrabFood is giving back to our local heroes, the small biz restaurants and hawkers a rebate of RM3 on every order you make through GrabFood!

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Small and medium-sized businesses have been hit hard with MCO, and this includes your favourite local restaurant and hawkers. During this critical time, many eateries rely on food deliveries to make ends meet.In light of that, Grab launched the 'Local Heroes' campaign to generate more awareness for our small, independent restaurants. One of their efforts include the Grab Small-Biz Relief (GSR) programme that aims to provide up to RM3,000 of financial relief to each GrabFood small-biz restaurant by giving them a rebate of RM3 on every order. Even though the deliver-partners are usually compensated from the commissions paid by the restaurants, this rebate structure prevents any impact to the delivery-partners’ income as well.Find out more about how it works here.Campaign period: 1 - 14 April 2020.

Support local restaurants this MCO with GrabFood. Here are our top 10 picks:

1. Fill yourself up with a hearty meal from Nasi Kukus Tonggek

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Originating in Shah Alam, Nasi Kukus Tonggek is famous for it's unique presentation that lets you feast your eyes before your tastebuds. There's even a variety of lauk you can choose from to accompany your dish. Some of their options include ayam goreng berempah, ikan bawal, sotong goreng, ayam teriyaki, ayam salted egg, and many more!

2. Craving for that umami Asian flavour? Check out Black Daimon Teppanyaki cause they've got exactly what you need.

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Hailing from the roadside of TTDI, Black Daimon is the place to get your teppanyaki fix. Have a taste of umami teppanyaki from TTDI. Their rice sets come with four different options of protein- chicken, beef, lamb, and salmon. You're sure to love the delicious charred flavour of every bite!

3. Bursting with unique Asian fusion flavours, enjoy an all-day long Japanese brunch from 103 Coffee Workshop

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103 Coffee Workshop is a small cafe that specialises in Japanese fusion cuisine. Have a bite of the Japanese style Big Breakfast when you order the Daimanzoku Kai. For the ultimate satisfaction, indulge in sausages, seaweed scramble, karaage chicken skewers, and more in a single dish. If you're not big on breakfast, you can also try out their Goma Yaki Udon and Buta Yaki Salted Egg Yolk Pasta. Yummeh!

4. Reward yourself with some delicious Kapitan cuisine from Kopitan Classic Penang Delight

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Enjoy a burst of flavour as you taste the Penang curry noodles from Kopitan Classic Penang Delight. The dish is packed with some savory flavours and spice to cater to Malaysian tastebuds.And if you don't feel like having noodles, you can also opt for Mama's special sesame oil chicken with rice or even their chicken slice cheese toast.

5. Satisfy your nyonya cravings by getting Baba Low's delivered to your doorstep

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Originating from a small hawker stall in Melaka, Baba Low's is famous for their Nyonya cuisine. The most popular item on their menu is their fragrant Nyonya laksa. It's not too spicy and has just the right amount of kick to satisfy your cravings. You can also pair it with their sweet and creamy cendol or even order some pai tee on the side. Just thinking about it will have you salivating.

6. Enjoy a delectable array of western meals made fresh upon order from The Bassment Cafe (Non-halal)

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The Bassment Cafe is founded by two deaf brothers and is part of Grab's initiative to support Persons With Disabilities. The restaurant serves an array of western cuisines ranging from rack of lamb to pasta dishes.The rack of lamb is not only succulent, it also pairs well with the slightly sweet and tangy mint sauce served on the side. Imagine chowing down on this while you watch Netflix. So what are you waiting for? Give this restaurant a try!

7. Nothing hits the spot like a big hearty bowl of noodles from Uncle Xian's Noodles House (Non-halal)

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Uncle Xian's Noodles House is a small humble stall located in Puchong. It's the perfect place to get your noodle fix without having to go outside because they can now be delivered straight to you!They're famous for their pork ball noodles so be sure to order their Sam Kan Zhong (Pork Ball Noodles) and QQ Ramen (Ramen with Wonton Soup) and try it out yourselves!

8. Get the crispy Taiwanese chicken cutlet from Devil Chicken delivered to you!

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Devil Chicken is a famous restaurant chain from Taiwan. Its famous for its XXXL fried chicken cutlets that are crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. They're seasoned to perfection so the natural flavours of the chicken still come through. Sigh, what a treat!You could also order the chicken in several different flavours including original, salt and pepper, barbecue devil, and cheese devil.

9. Get your fruit juice fix from Big Juiceee and have it delivered to you!

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Enjoy your freshly made juice without having to turn on the blender. From energising smoothies to detox agents, Big Juiceee has got you covered.You can now enjoy drinks like Gogo Banana, Mango Mania, and even Celery Circus all in the comfort of your own home!

10. Quench your boba thirst and have The Whale Tea delivered to you!

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Satisfy your boba cravings this MCO and get yourself some milk tea from The Whale Tea. They have an array of drinks that will leave you spoiled for choice! Some of their popular drinks include the Flame Glazed Whale, Matcha Milk, and Ocean Crystal Milk! Try it now and get it delivered to your doorstep.

Just like the delivery-partners who put themselves out there to help serve the people, these restaurateurs are also striving each day to feed the public and their families.

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So what are you waiting for? Do your part to help our community and support local restaurants by ordering from GrabFood today. Campaign period: 1-14 April 2020

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I'm lovin' it!

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"Sayang Memang Sayang, Tapi..." - Instagram Famous Kupas Situasi Sebenar Selepas Nikah

Kehidupan berumahtangga ini banyak asam garamnya. Bak kata Tan Sri P.Ramlee, sedangkan lidah lagi tergigit, ini kan pula suami isteri. Setuju tak? Tapi tak bermaksud hidup berumahtangga ini tak best.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Yang penting kita kena saling menghargai pasangan, macam pasangan Instafamous ini. Admin tengok diorang selalu nampak sweet je. Apalah agaknya rahsia diorang sentiasa mesra kan?

Jom tengok pasangan Naddy dan Epul bila di rumah macam mana pula :D

Tonton video di bawah ini:

Oh ini rupanya tips untuk nak kekal bahagia macam Naddy dengan Epul.

Pengumuman penting:
Kalau anda membeli barang di Senheng dengan harga RM500 ke bawah, anda layak untuk mendapatkan ‘Replacement Warranty’ dengan hanya menambah RM1 sahaja.

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Tapi pembelian anda mestilah dibuat pada 10 hari bulan setiap bulan. Dengan waranti istimewa ini, anda boleh ganti baru barang yang gagal berfungsi dan paling penting menjadikan waranti ini sah selama 24 bulan.Jadi, bagi anda yang tak nak pening kepala, beli je barangan elektrik di Senheng pada 10 hari bulan setiap bulan untuk dapatkan waranti yang terbaik.Waranti penukaran produk 1-to-1 selama 24 bulan dengan hanya RM1. Dasyatkan?! :O

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Study: Men Who Wear Clothes With Big Designer Logos Are More Likely To Cheat

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Do you know a guy who wears clothes with huge brand logos on them?

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If you do, you may be interested to know that a study conducted by the University of Michigan found that people who wear clothes with huge logos are less 'trustworthy and reliable'

Published in the Personality and Social Psychology Bulletin, the study set out to answer whether or not men's "audacious displays of wealth" as indicators of their economic power and ability to invest in their offspring's futures are enticing to women,  reported Daily Mail.However, the study's conclusion found that men who wear luxurious clothes with big logos merely increase their chances of mating instead of reproducing. According to the abstract of the study, it concluded that those who wear flashy, luxurious clothes are rated:- higher on mating effort- lower on parental investment- higher on interest in brief sexual affairs- lower on interest in long-term committed romantic relationships- higher on attractiveness to women for brief sexual affairs- lower on attractiveness to women for long-term committed relationships- higher in developmental environment unpredictability compared with men owning shirts displaying a smaller logoIn order words, they are more likely to "wham, bam, thank you ma'am", as they tend to avoid long-term relationships and are likely to be bad fathers. They are more likely to engage in sexual affairs too.

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Parental investment can be defined as the allocation of parents' resources — such as time or energy — to offspring, while environmental unpredictability is a concept within life history theory that is commonly used in early childhood studies.A study found that people who grow up in unpredictable environments tend to have higher aggression and lower prosociality (behaviours that are intended to benefit others).

Commenting on his findings, evolutionary psychologist Daniel Kruger of the University of Michigan in Ann Arbor said men's displays of wealth through clothing is a sign of unreliability

"Rather than being a reliable and honest signal of future paternal investment, displays of luxury goods may sometimes represent investment in mate attraction, which is at the expense of future investment in offspring," he told Daily Mail."Luxury displays featuring exaggerated size, coloration, and sound may indicate relatively greater investment in mating effort.""Large luxury product logos enhance social competitiveness and mate attraction, whereas small logos enhance perceptions of trustworthiness and reliability."

University of Michigan in Ann Arbor, Michigan.
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The findings were derived after Kruger showed Ralph Lauren polo shirts with different sizes of logos to 376 students

The sample group was asked to imagine a man owning the shirts and rank him on a scale of 1 to 100 for various factors relating to the effort he puts into both mating and parental investment.The factors include whether the man 'flirts often', 'knowingly hits on someone else's partner', is 'good at taking care of children', and 'devotes most resources to supporting family', among others.They were also asked whether the man is likely to pursue a short- or long-term relationship. Kruger said the study found students imagined that the man who owned the shirt with a bigger logo was more invested in mating, less invested in becoming a parent, and more interested in engaging in a short-term relationship.

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In another part of the study, 615 male participants were asked whether they would wear a Ralph Lauren polo with a big or small logo to attend various events, such as a party, interview, or family reunion.They said they would pick the one with a bigger logo to places where they had to compete for social dominance, while a smaller logo to attend a casual dress job interview or meet their partner's parents for the first time.Daily Mail reported that female respondents' expectations of how a man wearing the polo shirts with different sizes of logos matched the male respondents' responses.


#TeamMalaysia Receives A Hero’s Welcome As They Finally Return Home From Rio

The Malaysian Olympics team arrived at the Kompleks Bunga Raya in KLIA at about 2.10pm and the occasion was absolutely glorious!

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Malaysians gathered at Kompleks Bunga Raya in KLIA to await the return of the Malaysian Olympics team
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The space was bursting with excitement and national pride as Malaysians were excitedly singing "Keranamu Malaysia" while waiting for the athletes. Just listen to that! :D

Malaysians await the arrival of our Olympians in Kompleks Bunga Raya while singing 'Keranamu Malaysia'. SO EXCITEDDD!Posted by SAYS on Tuesday, 23 August 2016

Malaysians from all walks of life crowded the space hours before the expected time of arrival, eager to welcome our local heroes.
Press secretary for the Ministry of Youth and Sports, Regina Lee was present too.

Everyone in Kompleks Bunga Raya, KLIA is bursting with excitement to welcome our Olympic Heroes! #MAS pic.twitter.com/QKh1Ky53cb— Regina Lee (@reginalah) August 24, 2016

大马奥运健儿回来啦～#WelcomeHome #TeamMalaysia #Pocketimes #百格Posted by Pocketimes on Tuesday, 23 August 2016

Local YouTubers, Zac Lee,(left) and Shaun Yow (right)
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Sisters Miezah Ghani and Eqa Ghani with mother Sariah Lasa
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Malaysians poured in carrying messages of congratulations while cheering and waving the Jalur Gemilang

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SAYS team with local filmmaker Luqman Sheikh Ghazali (middle) who initiated the #ProjectGoldForLCW as a show of appreciation for the nation's star badminton player
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(VIDEO) : Antara gelagat penyokong yg hadir menyambut kepulangan wira-wirawati Olimpik negara di Kompleks Bunga Raya pic.twitter.com/txR1qVKnHh— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) August 24, 2016

Suasana meriah di Kompleks Bunga Raya, Sepang menantikan ketibaan kontinjen Malaysia dari #OlimpikRio2016 pic.twitter.com/8u2cv77NSU— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) August 24, 2016

Sports school students ready to greet their heroes. #TeamMalaysia #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/C0sUBl0jrM— Sumisha Naidu (@SumishaCNA) August 24, 2016

(VIDEO) Suasana semakin gempita dengan sorakan peminat sukan menunggu ketibaan pesawat yang membawa Olimpian negara pic.twitter.com/rUbCbj8Oxs— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) August 24, 2016

Malaysian navy waiting to welcome "Commander" @LeeChongWei. #badminton #Olympics #Rio2016 pic.twitter.com/TaVifhB5FX— Sumisha Naidu (@SumishaCNA) August 24, 2016

Penyokong dari Universiti Malaya menunggu kepulangan wira-wirawati Olimpik negara di Kompleks Bunga Raya, Sepang pic.twitter.com/vwQSjvuQaN— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) August 24, 2016

... and the golden moment! Welcome back home Malaysian heroes! Thank you for making Malaysia proud! :')

EK408 has landed! Come join us at Kompleks Bunga Raya as we welcome our Olympians!  #TeamMalaysia @KBSMalaysia pic.twitter.com/PVSV1lOVJz— Malaysia Airports (@MY_Airports) August 24, 2016

#DLCW dah landed!! #MAS pic.twitter.com/5Qjq8GYgqy— Sha. (@AisyahRostam) August 24, 2016

Settle sidang media, kitorang payung satu gambar!  Berapa banyak RT untuk juara2 Malaysia ni? #TeamMsiaOlympics pic.twitter.com/hsY0rpKirT— Team Malaysia (@TeamMsia) August 24, 2016

Welcome home :)#DLCW #LeeChongWei #TeamMalaysiacr: malaysiairports pic.twitter.com/Wk6u6bCFOW— Lee Chong Wei FTW♥ (@shnhnf_) August 24, 2016

Groups of families and friends make up the crowd gathered to welcome our victorious Olympians!

LIVE on #Periscope: Malaysia's athletes incl silver medalists like @LeeChongWei greeted by cheering crowd, family a… https://t.co/yi7dJITiLC— Sumisha Naidu (@SumishaCNA) August 24, 2016

Our wira-wira negara were welcomed with more good news as PM Najib Razak announced that the government has increased the reward for the medallists.
Silver medallists will be rewarded RM500,000 and bronze winners will be getting RM300,000.

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak with all the national athletes during the press conference held at the Kompleks Bunga Raya at about 3:15pm, today 24 August 2016
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Youth and Sports Minister Khairy Jamaluddin was present at the welcoming ceremony too.
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Encouraged by Malaysia's best medal tally ever at #Rio2016, @NajibRazak confident gold can be won at #Tokyo2020 pic.twitter.com/JD2fV4cDCr— Sumisha Naidu (@SumishaCNA) August 24, 2016

Najib also mentioned that he is confident that Malaysia will win gold medals at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics, with our highest medal tally this year. We bagged three silver for badminton, another one for diving and one bronze for cycling.

Malaysia's medals at the Summer 2016 Rio Olympics
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PM Najib ended the press conference by expressing his heartiest congratulations and reminded the Olympians that they're all "heroes in our eyes"

"You're all heroes in our eyes." @NajibRazak to Malaysia's #Rio2016 athletes pic.twitter.com/7DmGl3zSe0— Sumisha Naidu (@SumishaCNA) August 24, 2016

Some athletes moved to tears by the response. #TeamMalaysia pic.twitter.com/RxSaHBaWiP— Sumisha Naidu (@SumishaCNA) August 24, 2016

Oh, did we mention that we managed to get some selfies with some of our darling athletes? ;)

SAYS Seismik writer Zaidi Aziz with Dato' Lee Chong Wei
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Mixed doubles silver medallist, Goh Liu Ying.
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Chan Peng Soon, mixed doubles silver medallist.
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Silver medallist and Malaysian diver, Cheong Jun Hoong
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Congratulations, heroes! <3

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The 2016 Rio Olympics served as a great reminder that we're home to some of the most dedicated and best athletes in the world! Some of the best moments  from Rio:

                7 Unforgettable Moments In The Rio Olympics That United Us As Malaysians

Sports brought all of us together.

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"I'm Not Scared" – No Apology From Hadi Awang For Claims About DAP Being Pro-Communist

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The 15th General Election (GE15) is seeing old wounds being reopened as PAS president Abdul Hadi Awang has alleged that DAP is a "communist supporter"

In a series of tweets posted last month, 19 October, Hadi claimed that DAP actively pushes communist ideologies in to Malaysia and urged citizens not to support them. Hadi attached a poster with the text, "#TolakDAP, Pro-Komunis" along with his tweets talking about the perils of communism. He also alleged that the concept of communism rejects the belief in God and that communists are worse than Christian and Jewish colonisers.

Poster attached to Hadi's tweet alleging that the DAP party is pro-communist.
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"Their ideology colonises the minds of people of various races to be recruited as their military forces," the Marang candidate continued in his series of tweets. A second poster depicting "proof" that DAP members were pro-communists was also attached. Points of the alleged proof included were pictures of DAP members bringing back the ashes of the late communist guerilla leader Ong Boon Hua, popularly known as Chin Peng, DAP allies attending pro-communist gatherings, and publishing material that pushed the communist ideology.The Marang incumbent thus urged Malaysians to resist DAP's alleged efforts to bring communism into the country.

The poster shared by Hadi on his Twitter.
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Responding to Hadi's accusations was Kepong incumbent Lim Lip Eng, who claimed that this is the fourth accusation Hadi has made against DAP

According to Free Malaysia Today, Lim, who has been vocal about Hadi's past controversial remarks, has filed a police report at the Dang Wangi district police headquarters under Sections 499, 504, 555(b), and 505(c) of the Penal Code, as well as the Sedition Act 1948."These are all very serious allegations for which DAP could be prosecuted, yet he (Hadi) doesn't dare to make a police report against us. It's as if Hadi is 'untouchable' or 'above the law'," Lim said.Meanwhile, Kepong AMANAH deputy chief Zainal Abidin Rahmat, urged Hadi and other PAS members to refrain from making controversial remarks, especially during a volatile time such as the election period."Pakatan Harapan has been consistent in trying to reconcile the relationship between all races in Malaysia, and we don't want our efforts to go to waste because of such racist statements," Zainal was quoted as saying during a press conference, during which Lim and Kepong MUDA deputy chief Momen Abdul Aziz were also present.

Kepong incumbent Lim Lip Eng.
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Despite the backlash from both politicians, Hadi has refused to retract his statements, saying he will not be apologising for his words

According to New Straits Times, the PAS president said that he saw no reason to withdraw his previous statements about the opposition party and claims to have evidence to back up his claims. "I'm not afraid and I will not apologise for the statement. [I will] see you in court," Hadi said in response to the DAP politician. He also clarified to reporters that he does not think that all DAP members are pro-communists but he claimed to know those who are.Based on reports, Hadi has provided his statement to Bukit Aman.

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Jangan Tampal Kertas Hiasan Pada Peti Sejuk, Memang Cantik Tapi Boleh Undang Kebakaran

Dah biasa sangat kita tengok peti sejuk yang ditampal dengan kertas hiasan untuk bagi nampak lebih cantik, kan?

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Kertas hiasan atau contact paper selalunya ditampal pada peralatan elektrik untuk memberi wajah baru yang lebih menawan atau untuk menyembunyikan kecacatan seperti calar.Trend ini tampak seperti normal dan telah dilakukan oleh ramai orang, sama juga seperti menampal wallpaper pada dinding.

Walaupun seakan sama, perbuatan menampal kertas hiasan pada peralatan elektrik sebenarnya boleh mengundang bahaya

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Ini kerana kertas hiasan ini adalah bahan mudah terbakar.Bukan setakat kertas hiasan, Public Health Malaysia juga memberi amaran bahawa bahan mudah terbakar lain seperti langsir, ropol, dan bunga hiasan perlu dielakkan daripada diletakkan berhampiran dengan dapur.

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Begitu juga dengan peralatan elektrik seperti peti ais. Peti ais tidak perlu dipakaikan tudung, tidak perlu dilapik dan dibungkus dengan wallpaper.

Membungkus peti ais dan barang elektrik akan menyebabkan haba dari barang elektrik tidak dapat dibebaskan dengan berkesan

Selain haba tidak dapat dibebaskan dengan baik, trend pemasangan kertas hiasan pada peti sejuk misalnya boleh meningkatkan risiko kebakaran.Tindakan itu juga dapat mengurangkan keberkesanan dan memendekkan jangka hayat sesebuah peralatan elektrik.

Oleh itu, elakkanlah. Bak kata pepatah, 'sediakan payung sebelum hujan'.

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Woman Mysteriously Found Dead In Taman Jaya Lake An Hour After People Saw Her Exercising

On Monday, 15 February, police found a dead body floating in the Taman Jaya lake in Petaling Jaya

According to Malay Mail, Petaling Jaya police headquarters received a call from a member of the public around 10.09am to report a floating human body in the lake of a park near a popular mall.

A team of officers from the Petaling Jaya district police station along with fire and rescue personnel from the Kelana Jaya branch were then dispatched to the location and recovered the body.

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An eyewitness claimed to have seen the woman exercising in the vicinity of the lake around 8am.
About an hour later, they saw a body floating in the lake and believed it was the same woman spotted earlier.

Petaling Jaya district police chief ACP Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal said to Harian Metro, "The witness who is also a worker at the lake claims that they saw the victim exercising around 8am before finding the woman floating in the water about an hour later.""Upon further investigation, police did not find identifying documents and there are no elements of crime as of now," he added.

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Police have classified the case as sudden death

Harian Metro reported that authorities are currently awaiting results of a post-mortem by the University of Malaya Medical Centre.

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[NEW UPDATE] What To Expect When Najib Announces Budget 2014 At 4pm Today

MPs and Businessmen Agrees That Budget 2014 Must Cut Budget Deficit

Budget 2014, to be unveiled today, should have enough measures to address the country's ballooning fiscal deficit and plug wastages, say lawmakers and businessmen.

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PKR's Kelana Jaya MP, Wong Chen (pic), wanted Putrajaya to commit to an increase in development spending, which should be at 30% of the budget, to empower the people.

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Like everyone else, DAP's Serdang MP, Dr Ong Kian Ming, expected the budget to introduce GST as well as a higher BR1M payout of RM600.
"If the government wants to place the GST and transfer the brunt of the burden to the people, it should also take up a share of it by cutting its expenditure but I don't foresee that happening.

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Nur Jazlan said every expenditure must have returns, and cited an example of infrastructure projects like road and bridge construction where it will yield economic development and other spin-offs.
"There must be some financial prudence exercised in this budget," he also said.

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Pulai MP Datuk Nur Jazlan Mohamed said there’s an urgent need to manage the country's finances and expressed reservations about subsidy cuts that were mostly used to fund BR1M and other forms of aid when the funds should be used to reduce the government's commitments.

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Budget 2013 Infographic For A Little Perspective

Budget 2013 Infographic For A Little Perspective
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Transparency Malaysia Hopes The Govt Will Enhance Aspect Of The Country's Security

Transparency-International Malaysia hopes the government will focus on enhancing aspects of the country's security in the Budget 2014 to be tabled in Parliament on Friday.

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Its President Datuk Akhbar Saji Satar said among the issues that need attention is development of the police force and improving security in the border areas as well as at airports.

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"In Malaysia, it is observed that one police officer is required to look after 500 civilians. According to the standard set by the United Nations, the figure should be one to 200. "I hope the government will announce an allocation in the budget to increase the number of policemen so that criminal activities can be reduced,"

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Najib Has To Address How He Will Solve Malaysia's Fiscal Deficit Issue

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will have to address issues on fiscal deficit and explain how he will improve Malaysia’s public finance when he tables Budget 2014 to Parliament tomorrow.

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Audit, tax and advisory services provider, KPMG Malaysia, expects the Budget 2014 to contain substantial fiscal reform measures aimed at spearheading sustainable growth and reducing the deficit.

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If the prudent fiscal management is ignored, immediate repercussion could be a further downgrade to credit rating. In July, ratings agency Fitch cut its outlook on Malaysia's sovereign debt to negative from neutral.
“Najib needs to ensure that we don’t give any excuse to the ratings companies to do a downgrade on us because there will be hell,” Michael Lim Kheng Boon, a treasury director at RHB Bank Bhd, said at a Bloomberg seminar this week.

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Najib Says People Are Most Worried About The Rising Cost Of Living In Budget 2014

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak said suggestions related to cost of living were the most received on the #Bajet 2014 micro site recently.

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"I realise that cost of living remains to be a very important issue, as it directly involves all of our lives.
"The government is always aware of the people's plight. Various initiatives have been put in place under the Government Transformation Programme and Economic Transformation Programme to address the issue of rising cost of living amidst the global economic uncertainty," he said.

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Najib said among the initiatives welcomed by the people to date was the opening of 99 Kedai Rakyat 1Malaysia (KR1M) at strategic locations across the country.
"It is clear that many Malaysians are happy with the initiative to assist them to enjoy quality, affordable food," he said.

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Najib Says People Are Most Worried About The Rising Cost Of Living In Budget 2014
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Tax expert says the government may introduce GST at 5%

Tax expert says the government may introduce GST at 5%

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The Malaysian government is expected to introduce the Goods And Services Tax (GST) at 5%, said Chartered Tax Institute of Malaysia president SM Thanneermalai.

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He said in a recent interview that 5% would be the ideal introductory level for GST, as anything below the number will not help the government to widen its tax revenue.

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“Currently, the sales and service tax provides the government about RM4 billion annually. Even though GST is a more wider tax, it will not make an impact if it is introduced at 4%. 6% would be a better number but 5% would be a good introductory level,” said Thanneermalai.

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He said the government should announce, as widely anticipated, an indication of GST implementation in the upcoming Budget 2014, as the environment is very timely.

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Cuepacs wants 2 months bonuses and rise in allowances for civil servants

Cuepacs wants 2 months bonuses and rise in allowances for civil servants

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The Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs) wants the government to consider a two-month bonus and raise some fixed allowances, including housing and subsistence, for the 1.4 million civil servants in Budget 2014.

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Cuepacs president Datuk Omar Osman said the government should give the bonus and increase in allowances, following the escalating cost of living, especially after the recent petrol subsidy reduction.

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He said Cuepacs hoped the housing allowance would be increased, based on grade after 15 years being on the same level as house prices were increasing now. It also wanted the government to reduce interest rates on housing loans for civil servants from four percent to one percent.

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Cuepacs also sought an adjustment of RM300 for the subsistence allowance (Cola) for urban and rural towns.

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Prepare for a hike in sugar and flour prices

Prepare for a hike in sugar and flour prices

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Menteri: Harga Gula dan Tepung Naik Untuk Kesejahteraan Rakyat

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Consumers must be prepared for a possible hike in sugar and flour prices if the Government decides to further reduce subsidies for the two essentials

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Domestic Trade, Co-operatives and Consumerism Minister Datuk Hasan Malek said: “If certain decisions could help to strengthen the economy, we will have to do it although it may not be well received."

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Hasan said the Government’s priority was to enhance the economic growth and development of the country, as well as to take care of the people’s welfare. Hasan said the details would be announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak during Budget 2014 on Oct 25.

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Sugar, a controlled commodity in Malaysia, is now selling at RM2.50 a kilogram. Since Jan 1, 2010 sugar price had been revised upward fives times, a whopping RM1.05 increase from RM1.45 a kilogram to RM2.50 on September 29, 2012 until now.

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Anwar says Pakatan Rakyat will protest if GST is implemented

Anwar says Pakatan Rakyat will protest if GST is implemented

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Just three days after Pakatan Rakyat (PR) declared that it would not hold street protests over the passing of the Prevention of Crime Act (PCA), the opposition coalition is proposing nationwide protests if the Goods and Services Tax (GST) is announced in the Budget 2014.

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“Pakatan Rakyat strongly opposes GST and will try to stop it from being passed in Parliament. Now is not the time to impose GST as it will heavily burden the rakyat," says Anwar.

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"If the Government still wants to carry on with it, we will organise nationwide protests. We will not only oppose the GST tabling in Parliament, but also organise protests in the entire country".

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''The government has already increased the price of petrol. This GST will take a toll on the rakyat,'' he said during a press conference.

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The GST, if implemented, will be imposed on goods and services at every production and distribution stage in the supply chain, including importation of goods and services.

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Analysts expect higher sin tax for tobacco and alcohol

An increase in excise duties on tobacco and alcoholic drinks in Budget 2014 seems likely after being spared hikes for a number of years.
The duties on tobacco and alcoholic beverages were last raised in 2010 and 2005, respectively.

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Analysts say expect a higher sin tax for tobacco and alcohol

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“For cigarettes, we are looking at a 50 sen increase per pack to RM11,” said Alliance Research analyst Ian Wan. Currently, the retail price for a pack of premium cigarettes stands at RM10.50.

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As for the brewery sector, Wan expects the excise duty to increase to RM800 per hectolitre from RM740 now. “An increase to RM800 per hectolitre would be quite manageable but if the Government decides to raise it significantly, say 20%, it will definitely impact the sector in a bigger way,” Wan said

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Beer has the highest excise duty per unit of alcohol content compared with other alcohol beverages such as wine and hard liquor.

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What other people are saying about #budget2014?

Perdana Menteri mengambil pendekatan menarik untuk Bajet 2014 dengan memberikan ruang kepada rakyat menyuarakan idea mereka. Berikut adalah antara idea menarik yang ingin saya komen/kupas dalam entri ini Continue reading →

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Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah says reducing the gap between the rich and poor will be the focus of Budget 2014

Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah says reducing the gap between the rich and poor will be the focus of Budget 2014

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Budget 2014, due to be tabled by the middle of next month, is aimed at reducing the gap between the country’s rich and the poor, said Finance Minister II Datuk Seri Ahmad Husni Hanadzlah.

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"When the budget is presented next month, the rakyat can see and understand why the government decided to implement the subsidy rationalization exercise," he told reporters in Tanjung Rambutan near here today.

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“Whether in the form of reducing subsidies, implementing goods and services tax (GST) or other initiatives, the end objective is the well-being of the people.
Ahmad Husni said the Government’s main aim in the budget was to bring down the country’s deficit by 3% to 5% next year.

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One for the middle-income groups: the government says they might increase the monthly income level to RM3,000-RM4,000

The government will announce a new rate to help medium-income earners after conducting a study on the matter, Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan said on Wednesday. He said the government would probably raise their monthly income level between RM3,000 and RM4,000 to enable them to be eligible for the assistance.

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"However, the form of assistance is still being studied. The decision will be announced during the tabling of the 2014 Budget in Parliament on Oct 25," he told a media conference.

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"The prime minister will announce certain measures to minimise the impact of the rise in petrol prices for the middle-class in the upcoming Budget," Finance Ministry secretary-general Tan Sri Irwan Siregar Abdullah said in Kuala Lumpur today.

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Middle-class consumers had voiced their displeasure at the petrol hike as the government would compensate the lower-income households (earning below RM3,000) with higher cash handouts under the Bantuan Rakyat 1 Malaysia (BRIM) but the middle-income group would feel the full brunt of the petrol increase.

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He said the government also has plans to increase small and medium enterprises and to improve their service quality and upgrade their products.

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Rafizi Ramli of PKR says only 40 per cent of Malaysians are eligible for the cash aid programme while those in the middle income group will not receive any help.

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Petrol price increase one month before the drafting of Budget 2014

Malaysians wake up to an RM0.20 petrol and diesel price increase on 3 September 2013. [CLICK FOR FULL STORY]

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Malaysia, which has seen its currency, the ringgit, decline nearly 10% against the US dollar since May.
Some analysts said that the cut in fuel subsidies was an attempt by the government to boost investor confidence to ensure that they don't pull out of the country.

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"The fact the announcement was made just weeks before the annual budget shows that one of the objectives is to defend the ringgit," said Song Seng Wun of CIMB Research.
"They want to contain it from sliding further."

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Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan says the 2014 Budget will improve the happiness index

Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan says the 2014 Budget will improve the happiness index

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Timbalan Menteri Kewangan: Harga Diesel Dan RON95 Malaysia Masih Terendah Berbanding Negara Jiran

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Budget 2014, which is scheduled for tabling in October, will focus on the people’s happiness index in both urban and rural areas.

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Deputy Finance Minister Datuk Ahmad Maslan said among the aspects that would be emphasised on were quality of life and security.

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“Time-consuming journeys to and from work, sleeping problems symbolise that we are not happy. Therefore, the Finance Ministry will study in detail the people’s happiness index so that it can be improved and the people can be happier”.

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Najib says he is open to your suggestions for the 2014 Budget

Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak Monday called on the public to provide input and suggestions on the 2014 Budget.

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Najib says he is open to your suggestions for the 2014 Budget.

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Najib, who is also Finance Minister, said he called for the input and suggestions from the public in line with his commitment to formulate a people-inspired budget for the country.

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In his Facebook update yesterday, he said the public's input and suggestions had also been taken into account and adopted in several of the policies announced in the 2013 Budget.

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2014 Budget will be tabled on 25 October 2013

The 2014 Budget is scheduled to be tabled on Oct 25.

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What to expect in the 2014 Budget

Putrajaya will unveil policies in Budget 2014 to strengthen the country's fiscal and macro position, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak (pic) said today, two days after Fitch Ratings downgraded Malaysia's creditl outlook to negative.

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Prime Minister Datuk Sri Najib Tun Razak said today that the concerns raised by Fitch Ratings in their recent report will be addressed in Budget 2014.

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A detailed strategy on how to address growing concerns over the health of Malaysia’s public finances will be addressed in Budget 2014. “At the moment, we are looking at various policy options ... we do understand there is a need for us to strengthen our fiscal and macro position,” Najib said.

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What do we have now? 2013 Budget highlights:

2013 Budget highlights
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What do we have now? Budget 2013 highlights

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2013 Budget highlights:
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Couple From Puchong Wins RM1 Million Jackpot On Their First Try

With their first ever purchase of Big Sweep Super 7 tickets, a lucky young couple from Puchong won the jackpot

The pair won the grand prize of RM1 million, The Star reported.

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The man revealed that he was passing an outlet selling the lottery tickets on his way to lunch when he suddenly felt "deeply attracted" to the tickets

Although he was unfamiliar with Super 7 tickets, which were selling at RM5 each, he decided to take a chance and buy 10 tickets.

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The man had forgotten about the lottery altogether until one week later, when his wife inadvertently reminded him about the draw results

Curious about the results, he visited the Big Sweep website.It was then that he discovered that one of his tickets, with the number 1864897, had won the grand prize.

The pair said that they had no expectations of winning, let alone becoming millionaires by hitting the jackpot

To them, buying tickets was a way to show empathy towards the elderly and disabled ticket sellers.While the couple did not have any concrete plans for their win, they revealed that they may use the money to start their own business, The Star reported.


Edi Rejang Is Getting Job Offers After He Was Fired For Harassing Beer Promoter

Mohamad Edi Mohamad Rias, also known as "Edi Rejang", now has job offers lined up for him after he was reportedly fired from his last job for harassing a beer promoter

Malay Mail reported Kepong Member of Parliament (MP) Lim Lip Eng as saying that there are job offers waiting for Edi after he lost his job over the controversy. A few people also offered Edi financial aid. "Some of them have approached my office, and left comments on my Facebook page stating they were willing to offer Edi a job or assist him financially," he told Malay Mail today, 22 November.

Kepong MP Lim Lip Eng
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However, Edi has been unreachable since his public apology yesterday

According to Lim, Edi has turned off his mobile phone since yesterday. As a result, all offers for him have been put on hold."If he does not want to help himself, how does he expect people to help him?" Lim was quoted as saying by Malay Mail.

Edi Rejang - ini permohonan maaf terbuka beliau. Kita ajarlah beliau dengan sifat bijaksana kita.Mohon diserbarkan. pic.twitter.com/pZjGG3TJp5— Syfq.Snny (@fiqsunny) November 20, 2018

Edi did not show up at the police station today, where he was supposed to have his statement taken

He was supposed to turn up at the Ampang Jaya police headquarters today to give his statement regarding the incident. He is currently being investigated under Section 509 of the Penal Code, according to New Straits Times. Section 509 of the Penal Code lists offences involving words or gestures used to intentionally insult the modesty of a person. If convicted, Edi face a maximum of five years in jail, a fine, or both.

Meanwhile, Edi's wife revealed that he was taken away by an unknown person last night

Guang Ming Daily reported that Edi was allegedly taken away at around 7pm last night, and has not returned home since. According to a DAP volunteer lawyer KA Ramu, Edi met the police yesterday without informing anyone.


Women In China Are Closing Their Car's Trunk With Their Legs Because... Why Not

Recently, a video of a mother in China closing her car's trunk with her leg (yes, you read that right!) while holding her baby in one hand and a purse in the other went viral

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The act of that one over-burdened mother has now sparked the latest Internet fad which sees women replicating the extremely unusual (but cool) method to close a car's trunk

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And it's not just that these young women are merely using their legs to close the trunks of their car, they are doing it while being completely badass and utterly fashionable

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They are competing to not just showcase their long legs...

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...but also how flexible they are

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In fact, one woman took it a notch higher by doing a back arch flip while she closed the trunk of her car and then continued to be in the same position for five minutes

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Can you do it like one of these women? ;)

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Atuk 9 Cucu Nikahi Gadis 18 Tahun, Cinta Berputik Kerana Secangkir Kopi Panas

Selepas berita remaja 16 tahun berkahwin dengan nenek 71 tahun menjadi hangat, Indonesia dikejutkan sekali lagi dengan perkahwinan dua generasi

Kali ini giliran Sulaeman Daeng Ngampa, 62, dan isterinya Diana Daeng Nganiyang, 18, pula mencuri tumpuan media. Pada 16 Julai lalu, pasangan ini telah selamat diijabkabulkan di rumah pengantin perempuan di Kabupaten Gowa, Sulawesi Selatan, Indonesia.

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Sulaeman memberi wang hantaran sebanyak 35 juta rupiah (RM11,260), satu set barang kemas serta 300 kilogram beras kepada pengantin perempuan

Semuanya kerana secangkir kopi...

Memetik laporan Tribun News, perkenalan pasangan ini bermula setahun lalu selepas isteri Sulaeman meninggal dunia.Sulaeman selalu berkunjung ke rumah Diana untuk bertemu bapanya yang merupakan seorang tukang besi."Kebetulan saya sering ke rumahnya untuk membuat parang dan alatan besi kerana bapanya seorang tukang besi. Diana selalu buatkan kopi untuk saya setiap kali saya datang."Saya lihat Diana sangat cantik dan baik hati," kata Sulaeman.

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Setelah setahun berulang alik ke rumah Diana, Sulaeman mula terpesona dan jatuh hati, lalu terus melamar Diana menjadi isterinya

Menurut Ketua Kampung, Zainal Arifin Daeng Mangung, perkahwinan ini bukan atas dasar paksaan meskipun jurang umur mereka adalah 44 tahun.Malah, Diana sendiri mengaku senang dengan perwatakan Sulaeman walaupun usia mereka jauh berbeza."Saya senang dan suka dengan perwatakannya. Mohon doakan, mudah-mudahan rumah tangga kami berjalan dengan baik serta dimurahkankan rezeki," kata Diana.

Walaupun sudah mempunyai 5 orang anak dan 9 orang cucu, Sulaeman tetap berharap untuk mendapatkan anak bersama Diana

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"Kalau anak dari isteri saya sebelum ini ada lima orang dan kalau cucu ada sembilan orang, mudah-mudahan Tuhan mengizinkan saya yang masih ingin memiliki anak dari isteri saya ini," kata Sulaeman sambil tersenyum.Diana yang terus mendampingi suaminya hanya tersipu malu mendengar pengakuan suaminya. Diana mengaku hanya ingin berbakti kepada suaminya dan tentunya juga berharap agar segera memiliki anak."Sebagai isteri, saya hanya ingin berbakti kepada suami dan tentunya saya juga mahukan anak" kata Diana.

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Meet Shah Alam, The Man Who Also Lives And Works In Shah Alam

So you might know Shah Alam as the place with a hundred roundabouts

Basically what driving in Shah Alam is like:

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Now let me introduce you to a different Shah Alam, a petrol station attendant who went viral on Twitter because of his name

On Thursday, 10 October, Twitter user @azrulimanfaiss tweeted a video captioned, "What are the odds of this happening?"

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The tweet has since garnered 9,500 retweets and 7,500 likes.

The man behind the camera stumbled upon Shah Alam while fuelling up Petronas Batu Tiga, Shah Alam

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This is how their conversation went down:

The person in the car asked, "What's your name?"The attendant answered, "My name is Shah Alam."Then he asked again, "Where are we right now?"He replied, "Shah Alam."

The two men burst out laughing and Shah Alam explained, "Actually, a lot of people are named Shah Alam"

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He said, "Where I'm from, it is a common name for Muslims."

Watch the full video here:

What are the odds of this happening  pic.twitter.com/pN4V1V1crH— Asznee (@azrulimanfaiss) October 10, 2019

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DBKL Is Planning To Get Rid Of Parking Bays Inside Buildings In KL

Parking bays in all buildings in Malaysia's capital city may soon be a thing of the past, as Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is planning to get rid of them

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The Sun Daily reported yesterday, 16 May, that DBKL wants to reduce road traffic and encourage city folks to use public transportation by introducing a new policy to disallow parking bays in Kuala Lumpur.According to Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor, Kuala Lumpur (KL) should model after developed cities around the world that have already implemented this policy."Look at what's happening in Tokyo, Hong Kong, Melbourne, London, the building style or redevelopment has changed and these buildings are not even allowed to build a carpark," he was quoted as saying by The Sun Daily.  "They are trying to deter the people from using cars in the city and this is among the things that we are looking at so that we can be on par with the greatest cities in the world."

However, people argued that KL still lacked good public infrastructure that will help people embark on a modern metropolis lifestyle, but Tengku Adnan said that the situation will improve

Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor
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"I would like to say sorry because at the moment there's a lot of congestion, a lot of potholes all over the city and there's a lot of things that needs to be upgraded," he told reporters at the launch of the 2017 Kuala Lumpur City Community Development Strata Seminar yesterday, 16 May. "But we cannot address this issue right now because there's MRT (Mass Rapid Transit) construction, new highways under construction and also new roads and there's a lot of development in certain places." He admitted that the projects have caused city dwellers much inconvenience but urged the public to "bear with them" and promised that the people "will not face such problems anymore".

He went on to say that KL residents and project developers must be ready to embrace the upcoming changes in the city

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The Putrajaya MP explained that the intensity and the pattern of land use in the city have changed due to the rapid urbanisation that has taken place in KL.  Since Kuala Lumpur is a small city, there have been more developments to build and maintain a strata community to save space. "This trend has become a norm that KLites need to adapt to. They need to accept this fact and change their old mentality to a modern metropolis lifestyle," he reportedly said.

Responding to the matter, Seputeh MP Teresa Kok has slammed Tengku Adnan over the possible removal of parking bays in buildings located in the city centre

Seputeh MP Teresa Kok
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When contacted by reporters from Free Malaysia Today (FMT) yesterday, 16 May, Kok said that DBKL should also remove all parking bays outside of its headquarters in KL if they are serious about the move. She also took to social media to voice out her opinion on the matter. "Minister of FT, Tengku Adnan has made silly statements repeatedly ever since he becomes FT Minister. He approves high-density projects without looking at the traffic problem and public transport. Now he even wants to abolish parking bays.""His statements show that he is living in rich men's area, he has no clue about the hardships faced by the ordinary folks in KL," she wrote on her official Facebook page.

Meanwhile, the Malaysian Institute of Planners (MIP) agreed that the new policy would be beneficial in the long run. However, it stressed that DBKL must conduct thorough research about it first.

"In the long term, yes, it is a good policy. But in the short term, the public will not accept it," MIP president Ihsan Zainal Mokhtar told FMT. He added that it will take some time to cultivate a new habit but eventually more people will take the public transportation to commute around the city. Ihsan reportedly said that DBKL must be able to come up with a comprehensive plan that ensures good public infrastructure. On top of that, he said that the city council should also consider lowering fees for parking bays and for public transportation services. According to Ihsan, the policy has already been implemented in the Subang area in Selangor. He pointed out that Mass Rapid Transit (MRT) stations have lesser parking bays. "This is a good move. But it must be done in a gradual manner for different parts of the city," he was quoted as saying by FMT.

Do you think disallowing parking bays in buildings will help ease the traffic congestion in KL? Let us know what you think in the comment section below!


"Fuh Lalu Lengan" - Artis Makan Di Kedai Salt Bae, Netizen Persoal Caranya Tabur Garam

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Pasti ramai di sini yang pernah mendengar atau melihat video salt bae bukan?

Jadi siapakah dia lelaki kacak di sebalik cermin mata hitam ini? Dia bernama Nusret Gökçe ataupun dikenali dengan nama salt bae, salah seorang co-owner untuk sebuah kedai steak terkenal di Turki Nusr-Et. Dia juga sangat obses dengan pisau dan daging. Dan jika anda perasan, gambarnya dengan selebriti pastinya dia akan memegang pisau.Baru-baru ini, sekumpulan selebriti dari Malaysia telah berkongsi video telah singgah makan di salah satu restorannya. Tetapi, ia bertukar menjadi lain apabila netizen pula mempersoalkan cara salt bae menabur garam yang telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @rafyaakob Daging harimau menangis version #SaltBae @nusr_et  Che La Luna - Louis Prima

Nak kongsi makan di kedai, lain pula yang netizen perasan

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan sekumpulan selebriti dari Malaysia sedang menjamu selera di restoran popular yang dimiliki oleh salt bae.Namun, apa yang menjadi tumpuan ramai adalah di mana saat-saat salt bae mahu menabur garam yang merupakan signaturenya.Kelihatan dia menabur garam sehingga mengenai bahagian lengannya. Situasi itu membuatkan ramai netizen mempersoalkannya.

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"Air peluh lengan dia yang buat mahal weh" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberi reaksi selepas melihat video tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1.5M views, 95.2K likes dan 1,707 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawaha dalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Wow harga dia, bukan biasa-biasa tu. Level kayangan!

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"Doakan Akak Dapat Zuriat" - Rider Ini Berbelah Bahagi Terima Tip RM1K Daripada Pelanggan

Setiap pasangan yang berkahwin pasti mahukan cahaya mata sebagai pelengkap dalam rumah tangga

Soal anak ini sudah ditentukan oleh Allah SWT, kita sebagai manusia hanya mampu merancang dan berdoa. Akan tetapi, semuanya telah diaturkan bergantung atas rezeki masing-masing.Sama juga seperti cerita yang tular baru-baru ini di Facebook apabila seorang rider telah berkongsi tentang permintaan pelanggannya yang membuatkan ramai tersentuh hati.Lihat perkongsian penuh itu di bawah:

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Terkejut dapat 'tip' yang begitu banyak daripada pelanggan

Menerusi perkongsian tersebut, lelaki yang dikenali sebagai Muhammad Faris itu memberitahu dia sangat terkejut dengan rezeki yang diberikan oleh pelanggannya itu. Namun, dalam masa yang sama dia juga meluahkan rasa terharu dan sedih kerana permintaan pelanggannya itu yang meminta agar dia mempunyai zuriat sendiri.Menurut sumber, dia telah menerima sampul berisi wang RM1,000 daripada seorang pelanggan wanita berkenaan.

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Tambahnya, itu bukan kali pertama dia menerima tip daripada pelanggan tetapi jumlah diterima kelmarin adalah yang paling banyak sejak bekerja sebagai penghantar makanan sepenuh masa awal tahun lalu."Sebagai penghantar makanan, memang ada pelanggan yang bermurah hati memberikan tip dan paling banyak pernah diterima ialah RM50 tetapi saya tidak berharap sangat kerana sudah memang tugas menghantar pesanan kepada mereka""Ketika dalam perjalanan, pelanggan itu ada menghantar kiriman mesej memaklumkan saya supaya meletakkan makanan di meja dalam kawasan rumah dan mengambil sekali sampul yang ada di situ", katanya.

Dia juga ada menghubungi semula pelanggan tersebut kerana bimbang tersilap mengambil sampul sepatutnya, tetapi rupa-rupanya pelanggan berkenaan memang berniat memberikannya wang sebanyak itu.

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"Moga mendapat cahaya mata yang ditunggu-tunggu. Murah rezeki akak tu" - Warganet

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati warganet turut tersentuh dengan permintaan pelanggan tersebut.Malah, ramai juga yang mendoakan agar wanita itu mempunyai zuriat sendiri satu hari nanti dan sentiasa dimurahkan rezeki.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, perkongsian berkenaan telah meraih 1.9K likes, 324 comments dan 659 shares di Facebook.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada warganet di Facebook:

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Untung rider tu, semoga akak yang sedekahkan tu dapat zuriat sendiri satu hari nanti :)

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8 Tips For Packing Efficiently So You Make Full Use Of Your Suitcase

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Packing is often the least exciting part of your trip

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From worrying about what to pack to whether or not your suitcase stays within your airline's baggage limit, packing for your vacay can get stressful. Packing for a one-week trip? Suddenly it feels like you need to bring your entire wardrobe, and get it to fit within your suitcase, no less. Like we said — stressful, huhu!But the truth is, it doesn't have to be that way.

Looking for better ways to pack more efficiently? Here are eight tips to make full use of your suitcase:

1. Create a checklist and make sure to cross things off as you pack

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You can easily do this through your phone (or write it down, if you prefer). Try breaking things down into categories, and include important details like your passport and a small sum of emergency cash in the local currency.From the clothes and accessories to electronics that include chargers, adapters, and powerbanks, note things down! If you're on certain medications or have things like prescription contact lenses, remember to add them to your list too.Then, check things off the list as you pack them in your suitcase so you don't leave out anything you'll need.

2. Consider planning outfits in advance

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You know the saying the early bird catches the worm? Well, it applies here. Take an extra step and plan what you will wear while away on holiday. If you're already thinking of posting photo updates on your social media feeds, then you may already have ideas of what to wear forming in your mind. You can make it easier by having your itinerary planned out, as well as checking the weather for the days you will be at your destination. Plus, you can get a good gauge on whether to include extra pieces of clothing or accessories, eliminating the likelihood of overpacking.

3. Opt for wrinkle-proof clothes or outfits that require little to no ironing

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Materials such as knits, wools, spandex, and polyester are not only able to resist wrinkles, but are also pretty versatile. This includes clothes you'd typically get from the outdoor section of sporting goods stores, which often offers more lifestyle pieces, perfect for travelling. Clothes like leggings or a cute T-shirt can pull double duty — one night's pyjama bottoms can be the next day's yoga pants, for example. On top of that, these types of clothes are also usually quick-drying, so you can easily wash them at your accommodation and rewear certain pieces.

4. Try folding and packing the KonMari way

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Made popular by organising darling Marie Kondo, folding your clothes according to the KonMari Method may just change your life. With her trademark simple approach to tackling messiness, you can expect to maximise space while keeping your luggage looking neat and tidy.Kondo first introduced her signature technique in her 2010 book The Life-Changing Magic of Tidying Up, where she teaches the art of folding clothes neatly and standing up vertically in your closet. Of course, this method works in your travel suitcase too.The result? You'll prevent wrinkles, save space, and as the tidying expert would say, express gratitude for every item that sparks joy. Here's how to fold a short sleeved shirt the KonMari way:Step 1: Place shirt on a flat surface and fold one side toward the centreStep 2: Fold the other side the same wayStep 3: Fold in half lengthwise, and leave a little gap at the edgeStep 4: Fold in half or thirdsStep 5: Stand the tee uprightLearn how to fold sweaters, pants, and more using the KonMari Method.

5. Make use of packing cubes

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Packing cubes not only help you efficiently organise the contents of your suitcase, but they also work as added protection to your clothes in case of accidents like spills. Plus, you'll be able to group and arrange your clothes accordingly, whether it is all bottoms in one or following outfit styles for the day. Used laundry can also be kept separately this way too.Nowadays, you can even find compression packing cubes online, designed to get rid of excess air and give you a little bit more space in your suitcase.

6. Keep a separate toiletry kit just for travelling

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By keeping a small pouch or bag filled with your go-to toiletry essentials, you won't have to worry about forgetting items, especially ones that you may use on the day of your travels — or worse, forgetting your entire toiletries bag altogether.You can include miscellaneous (and flight-friendly) things such as safety pins, bobby pins, tweezers, a small pack of tissues, and the like. These can help you in a pinch for situations like wardrobe malfunctions or grooming emergencies, which can be annoying to deal with during your travels, especially when there's no way to fix them.  But, remember — only pack essential items that won't add unnecessary weight to your bag. To avoid the risk of forgetting your toiletry kit altogether, you can store it in your suitcase (after replenishing supplies post-vacay) for easy packing each time you travel.

7. Pack heavier items at the bottom of your suitcase

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A well-balanced suitcase ensures you can roll it without difficulty. You can do this by packing the heaviest items at the bottom, like winter boots and coats, which gradually get lighter in weight towards the top.Make sure the weight matches on both sides of your suitcase too. All of this also ensures your bag doesn't tip over easily, giving you more control while you move about.

8. Last but not least, don't stress!

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It is better to underpack rather than overpack, as shops and stores are always going to be available in the vast majority of places you travel to. So, anything that you do forget, you can usually just buy from your destination. Run out of clean clothes? You can always wash them at local laundry places (or even your bathroom sink at the accommodation). As long as you have your phone, and important documents like passport and IC, you're good.

If you want to streamline your travel experience further, CIMB has your back

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Want extra perks every time you travel? CIMB's Travel credit cards will give you all that and more!CIMB Travel World Elite Credit Card, CIMB Travel World Credit Card, and CIMB Travel Platinum Credit Card are designed for different kinds of travellers, which means there is one that is sure to suit your needs. The nice thing about them is that with every bonus point earned, you can redeem flights, hotels, and pay for various purchases.

Here are some highlights you'll get to enjoy when you travel with CIMB Travel Cards:

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- Faster redemption for flights of up to RM1 = 1 Airline Mile/Point with every spend*- Complimentary access to selected Plaza Premium First (a one-of-a-kind exclusive airport lounge) and Plaza Premium Lounges worldwide- Complimentary in-flight WiFi- Waiver of rental car collision damage (excess only)*- No additional markup on overseas spend*- Exclusive hotel benefits, including complimentary HoteLux membership and rooms rates at participating Marriott Vacation Club properties**

*Applicable to CIMB Travel World Elite Credit Card only  ** Applicable to CIMB Travel World Elite and World Credit Card only

And guess what? CIMB is having its CIMB Travel Credit Card Annual Fee Waiver* campaign from now until 31 December!

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*Annual Fee Waiver Campaign is applicable to new-to-card applicants (customers who do not own a credit card issued by CIMB). Terms & conditions apply.

Excited to travel with your own CIMB Credit Card? Visit CIMB Bank's website to find out which one best suits your lifestyle today.

CIMB cardholders can also check out OctoTravel, a dedicated, one-stop travel platform just for you!From awesome travel deals to flexible interest-free instalment payment plans up to 12 months, travel insurance, and more, you can look forward to a seamless experience when you plan and book your trips with OctoTravel.Discover exclusive deals and savings from CIMB’s OctoTravel website or app, which you can download from the App Store or Google Play.


M'sian Girl Group Dolla Shares Scary Encounter With 3 Men Who Claimed To Be "Cops"

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The police's primary duty is to make people feel safe to be around and protect them whenever something bad happens.
However, it was an unpleasant moment for Malaysian girl group Dolla when they were approached by a group of suspicious men who claimed to be "police officers".

The group took to Twitter, yesterday, 21 December, to share their horrifying encounter while they were waiting for their ride home after their dance rehearsal.While waiting for their ride, a group of three men in a red Proton suddenly stopped next to them and rolled down the windows to stare at the girls, which made them feel uncomfortable."We were scared for our lives, thinking they were going to rob us," read the statement.It was hard for Dolla to believe that they were policemen since they were not in formal attire, and did not show their police badges nor drive a police car.

pic.twitter.com/x9T4vfPrxK— DOLLA (@dollaofficialMY) December 21, 2022

The so-called policemen started questioning their nationality and asked them to show their identification card (IC) for confirmation

"They immediately started to interrogate us and asked what we were doing in this area and if we were Malaysians, and they immediately took our IC," the statement continued. Not just that, they also sneakily took pictures of the victims and their ICs without their consent. They stated that they felt violated when one of the Dolla members, Syasya, questioned why they wanted to do a check-up on them, to which the men replied in a rude and intimidating tone, "Why not? We are the police".The girls also mentioned that they felt confused and scared, knowing that it was only the four of them on the street, and they believed they didn't do anything wrong to be treated like that.

A group of three men taking pictures of Dolla members' ICs.
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When the men noticed a car stop nearby, they quickly handed back their ICs and drove away

They left the place without giving any explanation on why they interrogated the Dolla members.

The red Proton the three men were driving.
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As they were confused about the whole situation, the girl group decided to reach out to those who had experienced a similar situation before suggesting what they should do

A Twitter user replied with a compilation of the important rights everyone should know when faced with such a situation.Dolla ended the statement by reminding everyone, especially women, to be safe out there.

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If you or someone you know may be at risk or has experienced sexual abuse or assault, please reach out to these Malaysian organisations:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-30008858SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9.30am - 5.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp/Telegram: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4180342Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday (7pm - 9pm),Tuesday to Thursday (9.30am - 11.30am), Saturday (2pm - 4pm)Contact: +6082-368853SMS/WhatsApp: +6016-5822660 | +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter5. SABAH WOMEN'S ACTION-RESOURCE GROUP (SAWO)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am - 5pm)Contact: +6088-280200 | +6011-27908020Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter6. PROTECT AND SAVE THE CHILDREN (PS THE CHILDREN)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (3pm - 12am)WhatsApp: +6016-7213065Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter7. INTERNET WATCH FOUNDATION (IWF)Anonymously and confidentially report child sexual abuse content and non-photographic child sexual abuse images with IWF's Reporting Portal.

Recently, an innocent video of a girl eating sushi was bombarded with unsolicited lewd comments:

                Innocent Video Of M'sian Woman Eating Sushi Receives Unsolicited Lewd Comments

The victim confessed that she felt insecure about her mouth after reading the lewd comments.

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Tahfiz School Blaze Kills 23 In One Of The Country's Worst Fire Disasters In 20 Years

"Abang, tolong panas!" - Neighbours heard screams from tahfiz school blaze

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Free Malaysia Today (FMT) spoke to Shahirman Sharil, who lives nearby the tahfiz school. He said that he heard screams coming from the building at around 5am. "It was dark, except for the raging fire on the third floor of the school. Along with other people in the neighbourhood, I tried to help the students. We asked them to jump out of the building and told them we'll catch them. "Some were already burned. We were just trying to do whatever we can to help them while waiting for the firemen to put out the fire," the 39-year-old told FMT.

It was also reported that the students had tried to escape, but were unable to do so as they couldn't open the grilles in the school

Firefighters removing one of the bodies from the scene.
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"All the windows were barred by grilles and there was only one door (to enter and exit)."There is only one door to go in and out and it is in the middle. (Due to the fire) it looks like the children ran left and right to the windows. But the grilles… they are not the type of safety grilles that can be opened," Abu Obaidad Mohamad, deputy director of the fire and rescue department told Astro Awani. "The door (to the bedroom) was not locked, it was open. But the fire was near the door. So, they ran to the windows but they were not safety windows," Kuala Lumpur police chief Amar Singh, explained, as reported by The Malaysian Insight. Based on initial investigations, authorities believe that a short-circuit which happened at the main door entrance, may have caused the fire.

14 September, 11.30am: 23 people have been killed in a 5.15am fire at Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah at Jalan Keramat Hujung in Kuala Lumpur today, 14 September

According to a report by New Straits Times, a spokesman from the City Fire and Rescue Department said that they received an alert call about the incident at around 5.41am.

Pusat Tahfiz Darul Quran Ittifaqiyah
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"The number of confirmed dead are 21 pupils and two teachers," Khirudin Drahman, director of Kuala Lumpur's fire and rescue department told AFP.

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It was reported that most of the victims are believed to be between the ages of 13 and 17.The Malaysian Insight reported that three out of five people who were rescued from the blaze are in critical condition in Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL). It was reported that the authorities believe that the fire started out in one of the bedrooms at the top floor of the three-storey religious school.

When the fire and rescue officials arrived at the scene, the fire was "raging". It took them around 25 minutes to control the fire.

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The officers found the bodies on the top floor but they've yet to confirm the total number of victims. "It really does not make sense for so many to die in the fire. I think it is one of the country's worst fire disasters in the past 20 years. We are now investigating the cause of the fire," Khirudin Drahman told AFP.

A woman, believed to be the mother of one of the victims, seen outside the school.
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A Mother With A Broken Wrist Cooked A Raya Meal For Her Relatives But They Never Showed Up

A mother in Dengkil, Selangor recently cooked a large Hari Raya Aidilfitri feast - but nobody showed up to celebrate

Twitter user @_notlaila recently shared her frustration over the incident in a Twitter thread that has since received over 30,000 retweets.

Aku paling geram dengan manusia cakap nak datang rumah beraya, tapi tak datang pun. Kesian mak aku tau. Hmm. pic.twitter.com/ZBTyRdBEqK— lela jamil (@_notlaila) June 22, 2019

"I am most furious with people who say they want to come over and celebrate, but then never turn up in the end. Pity my mother," Noor Lela Jamil wrote.

Leela shared how her mother had woken up early on Saturday, 22 June, and spent all morning cooking by herself, despite having a broken wrist

"As it is, my mother is not well. Her wrist is broken, but she still put in effort to cook because we haven't seen our relatives in a long time," another tweet read.She added that her mother had cooked a host of dishes, including prawn mee, biryani rice, durian pengat, bread pudding, and roasted lamb, among others.

Mak aku sampai sakit pinggang minta urut. Hmm, tengok pergelangan tangan mak aku. Takpelah. Takde rezeki. Kita cuba untuk merapatkan ukhwah, tapi kalau orang lain tak nak, takpelah. Part kita dah selesai, part diorang nanti jawablah dekat sana. Tolong doakan kesihatan mak saya. pic.twitter.com/2ipEqbqobO— lela jamil (@_notlaila) June 22, 2019

In a message to SAYS, Leela said her mother had injured her wrist in a fall late last year."[The injury] is permanent. Her grip is so weak. That was because she was falling and she tried to stop her fall with her hand," Leela explained.

Leela shared with SAYS that their relatives informed her mother a day earlier that they would be visiting - and Leela's mother ended up waiting until 10pm for them and they still did not arrive

"My mom did call them in the morning [that day] to confirm with them whether they will coming or not, and they said they will come," Noor Leela shared.In one of her tweets, Leela said her relatives' excuse was, "Your house is so deep in the woods, until we got lost. We have already passed the place and are close to Negeri Sembilan now. We will visit other peoples' houses first."

Image via Twitter @_notlaila (Provided)

Image via Twitter @_notlaila (Provided)

Image via Twitter @_notlaila (Provided)

"When I returned home after work, my mother thought it was her relatives. She got up to greet me at the door. Her face was shining when she opened the door, but her smile fell when she saw it was just me," Noor Leela wrote in another tweet.They had to throw away some of the food as there was too much to be kept in their refrigerator.

The heartbreaking incident has struck a chord with many netizens, with several wishing they could visit

Image via Twitter

"This thread made me so sad. Pity your mother," one netizen said, "If I was nearby, I would come over and help eat the food, if I was your relative or neighbour.

Image via Twitter

One netizen said the relatives are "another example of humans who never learned to respect others."

Image via Twitter

"Next year, don't invite them. There are so many other people who are waiting for invitations," one netizen said.

It is not all bad as, thankfully, a different relative made a surprise visit the day after and finished all the leftover food

"My mom was so happy that the food she prepared was finished," Leela told SAYS of the surprise visit by her father's relatives. "Her face was beaming with happiness when the food was finished. There are no words to describe her happiness."


[VIDEO] The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Employee Demonstrates That Their Rice Straws Are Edible

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If you're a fan of The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, you'd know that their drinks come with purple rice straws.
What you might not know is that their straws are actually edible.

One particular employee from The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf took to TikTok to demonstrate that you can, in fact, eat their straws.

TikTok user Azmey Zainal uploaded a video on Saturday, 11 September, along with a caption that read, "This is the straw that's viral right now, right? Whoever hasn't tried it yet, go ahead!"His video garnered over 1.1 million views and 107,600 likes.

Image via @whynotjemah_ (TikTok)

In the clip, he can be seen unwrapping a straw from its cover before putting it in his drink

He then proceeds to drink from the straw as usual before biting into it and swallowing it down.

"What's important is that it's 100% made of rice. If you're uncomfortable with eating it while it's hard, soak it in the drink for longer and let it turn into a jelly-ish texture," he noted.

Image via @whynotjemah_ (TikTok)

Image via @whynotjemah_ (TikTok)

This nifty trick is not a hidden secret.
In fact, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf takes pride in their straws for being biodegradable and edible.

On 8 June, the popular chain wrote on Facebook, "We have started off on the right foot with our biodegradable, edible, and 100% turtle-friendly rice straw."

#SaveOurOceans: We have started off on the right foot with our biodegradable, edible, and 100% turtle-friendly rice...Posted by The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf - Malaysia on Monday, June 7, 2021

Netizens who did not know this before are impressed and excited to try it out

One person wrote, "Genius marketing tactic, congratulations to marketers who came up with this idea!"

Image via TikTok

"I've bought it before but didn't eat it. Now I feel like going to buy it," wrote another netizen.

Image via TikTok

Another user joked, "What if I finished eating the straw but haven't finished my drink yet?"

Image via TikTok

Watch Azmey's full video here:

  @whynotjemah_ INI KAN STRAW YG TENGAH VIRAL SEKRANG SINI ?! HAAAAAAA MANA YG TAK PERNAH RASA LAGI ! DIPERSILAKAN  #fypop #fypp #fyppoppppppppppppppppppppppp  bunyi asal - Azmey Zainal - Azmey Zainal


From Handmade Ceramic To Organic Soap, You Can Buy Homegrown Crafts In This Artisanal Mall

This Spotlight is sponsored by EcoWorld.

In the spirit of creating a better tomorrow for our nation, EcoWorld is striving to rejuvenate the local business scene by amplifying small and artisan vendors, as well as their handicrafts

The local property developer is encouraging Malaysians to appreciate and embrace the works of local artists, artisans, and designers.A part of its #AnakAnakMalaysia campaign, this year's theme is #GenerasiSensasi, which explores the country's unique cultures, tickling your sense of sight, sound, touch, and taste.

Wanna join in on the fun? Just head over to Malaysia Grand Bazaar (MGB) at Bukit Bintang City Centre!

Image via Malaysia Grand Bazaar

MGB is a 10,000 sqft carefully-curated Malaysian cultural and heritage hub that sits in the coveted golden triangle area of KL, directly connected to other exciting locales like Mitsui Shopping Park LaLaport, Zepp KL, and more. Here, you'll be able to experience the best food and handicrafts from every state in Malaysia, and even catch diverse cultural performances too.Not to mention, with artistic murals and a vibrant staircase area on site, shutterbugs will be delighted in finding photo ops at nearly every corner of the two-floor building, so come in your best #OOTD! :D

Image via Malaysia Grand Bazaar (Provided to SAYS)

Here's a look at some of the homegrown businesses you can find at MGB:

Raaquu

Are you fond of one-of-a-kind pieces that please the eye? If yes, make your way to Raaquu, which specialises in handmade pottery of all sorts of shapes and sizes.From cute indoor planters to elegant vases, you can find the beauty of ceramic craftsmanship in full-copper matte or five other finishes, with each one making for a lovely addition to your home.

Image via Raaquu

Lizara

For pretty and elegant silk-infused batik designs that just glide beautifully on your skin, Lizara is your best bet, especially for more formal events.Be it a colleague's reception dinner or professional lunch meeting, you can expect each outfit to look effortlessly chic.

Image via @lizarabatik (Instagram)

MUNI

Easy, breezy, aesthetic tees, bags, and casualwear are things you can expect to find from this local brand.With a mission to "humanise fashion by being transparent about how we do and make things," MUNI celebrates the handcrafted processes, all while using sustainable materials in its products and honouring the farmers, tailors, and artisans who create them.

Image via MUNI

Rempy Chips

To indulge your tastebuds in satisfyingly salty and crunchy local flavours, be sure to drop by Rempy Chips! This innovative snack food brand from Johor churns out yummy rempeyek, in variations that go beyond the typical crispy peanut cracker type.

Image via @rempychips (Instagram)

A&A Naturals

Carefully formulated with organic and sustainable ingredients, A&A Naturals is a nice option to explore, if you're into natural skincare products.Perfect for the young and old, you can expect to find everything from baby body wash to gift sets full of natural face and skincare creams.

Image via A&A Naturals

So, whatchu waiting for? If you'd like to shop for distinctively beautiful handmade crafts, while supporting small, local businesses, head on over to MGB today!

Visit MGB's website for more details about the campaign and vendors you can find.

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