11 Answers That Will Help You Understand The Big 1MDB And Jho Low Conspiracy

1. What is the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)?

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A brainchild of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, 1MDB is Malaysia’s second sovereign wealth fund after Khazanah Nasional Bhd.The organisation is set up to drive economic development in Malaysia by promoting global partnerships, drawing foreign direct investment and participating in sectors that help drive socio-economic growth. Although 1MDB is a government-owned company, it has an independent management team that combines government’s support with private sector expertise and capital to unlock potential value.

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1MDB is currently involved several high-profile projects such as the Tun Razak Exchange, Tun Razak Exchange’s sister project Bandar Malaysia and the acquisition of three Independent Power Producers.

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2. 1MDB is in RM42 billion of debt, that's almost 170 times of the RM250 million cowgate scandal. How did that happen?

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    1MBD failed to pay RM317.3 million for a land acquisition from Tadmax Resources Bhd despite repeated extensions. -In 2014, the company took a RM2 billion loan from Powertek Investment Holdings Sdn Bhd to finance a RM6.17 billion bridging loan taken in 2012, but missed the 31 December 2014 deadline for settlement and received an extension of up to 30 January 2015. - There are also claims that 1MDB overpaid top businessman, Ananda Krishnan with an RM8.5 billion on the acquisition of his power assets in 2012. Latest news report that Krishna will loan the company RM2 billion to help settle a debt obligation to Malayan Banking Bhd and RHB Bank Bhd due soon.- Controversies also highlighted the over-priced cash purchase of Tanjung and Genting Sanyen independent power producers (IPP).- Another issue was 1MDB’s action to build two power plants in Malaysia, which were not even required yet to meet energy demands.- Also, the whereabouts of the investment yields from Cayman Islands in 2012 amounting to RM1.63 billion (from an investment of RM6.25 billion) has been questioned as this amount could have used to clear off a portion of the debts.

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3. Why are people so frustrated with 1MDB?

Public outcry with 1MDB has been going on for years yet continues to go unheard even after police reports were made. On December 2014, Batu Kawan Umno division deputy chief Datuk Seri Khairuddin Abu Hassan epitomises it when he lodged a police report calling for detailed and comprehensive investigation. He said, "Public outcry has gone on for too long. There have been many queries from the public, the opposition and even three former finance ministers. Reports in the business newspaper The Edge had also pointed out these issues. But 1MDB just kept mum. It denied nothing and just kept quiet. Just imagine the RM41.9 billion debt recorded by the company. It is a public issue. If anything goes wrong with the board, it will affect the government and in turn, affect the people.”

4. What are the criticisms opposition, MPs from the ruling party, and even Tun Dr Mahathir?

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Prime Minister Najib has been on the receiving end of criticisms as fears that 1MDB is hurling the country into financial turmoil.Pakatan Rakyat has been scrutinising how 1MDB has amassed a massive RM42 billion debt in mere five years, the dubious land deals, and how its transactions that are kept in secrecy Tun M is one of the loudest critics, saying that as Malaysia's government revenue is not much, the 1MDB funds are not surplus government funds but national debts. Other criticisms question the motive of:- the sudden resignation of CEO Mohd Hazem Abdul Rahman- the need for "strategic review" in the midst of completing a massive US$3 billion public offering for its energy division- replacing its auditors three times from Ernst and Young, to KPMG, and now Deloitte. KPMG was replaced after refusing to sign off on 1MDB's financials.

5. What was so interesting in Sarawak Report's recent investigation into Jho Low's involvement with 1MDB that it went viral?

The Edge's cover story of Jho Low and 1MDB that was published on 27 February 2015 .
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Sarawak Report together with the London's Sunday Times published an in-depth investigation  into the trail of the missing billions at the heart of the 1MDB financial scandal. They published documents and emails relating to transactions by 1MDB, including its joint venture with oil company PetroSaudi International from 2009. According to the email thread, Sarawak Report established that:1. Tycoon Jho Low was involved in setting up the deal between 1MDB and PetroSaudi from the very beginning.2. The USD$700 million "loan" that was supposedly repaid to PetroSaudi as part of the joint venture agreement was directed into a Swiss Bank account that is controlled by Jho Low. This money was then partly used to buy out Taib Mahmud's UBG Bank in Sarawak.3. The Prime Minister was implicated in the controversy as Low hinted in the email that he was representing the "YAB PM" to further Saudi-Malaysia bilateral ties in the joint venture.  The documents ultimately suggest that PetroSaudi agreed to act as a front for Low to siphon billions from 1MDB.

6. Who is Jho Low and why is he in the middle of this conspiracy?

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Originally from Penang, 32-year-old Low Taek Jho started making headlines in 2010 when he was first seen as a mysterious financier partying luxuriously with the likes of Paris Hilton. Jho Low is an entrepreneur, billionaire, more recently, a philanthropist. He is the CEO of Jynwel Capital, an international private equity investment and advisory firm. The company has been making several major acquisition including Reebok and Helmsley Park Lane Hotel in New York. He is notoriously powerful with direct access to Malaysian politicians, royal families in the Middle East, and Hollywood celebrities.

Low was involved in setting up the Terengganu Investment Authority (TIA) in 2009, the state's sovereign fund manager and the forerunner of 1MDB. However, he has repeatedly denied any involvement with 1MDB itself, saying that he had not received any compensation for his consultations with the company.Critics say he is no more than a well-connected middleman collecting fees for deals, while his friends defend him as one who brings much-needed investment to Malaysia.

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7. Why was the New York Times so interested in Jho Low to the point of publishing a detailed exposé on him?

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The New York Times published a five-part investigation on the influx of foreign wealth fueling New York's high-end real estate boom. The report reveals that wealthy foreigners, many of whom are implicated in conspiracies, had been anonymously buying elite property in the city for millions and millions of dollars by using shell companies. One of the foreign owners named was Jho Low. Part two of the investigation zooms into Low. The New York Times found that Low had bought and sold at least three properties totalling to an approximate USD $72.03 million. This left people speculating where Low is getting his millions from. ‘Why is it that this individual is bringing in millions of dollars into America, and how was it acquired?’”According to sources, Low does not have an official role in 1MDB but regularly consults the company. His father's close friend is the director while two of his friends have joined the staff.

8. How is Najib involved?

For starters, 1MDB was Najib's idea. As the Finance Minister, he is also the chairman of the board of advisers of 1MDB. Besides that, 1MDB is owned by the Finance Ministry, which makes Najib directly responsible for the success and failure of the company even though he is not involved in its day-to-day operations.   However, it is Najib's relationship with Jho Low that is raising eyebrows. Najib's son Riza Aziz runs a Hollywood company that produced The Wolf of Wall Street with his school friend, Low's help. Last year, Aziz bought a RM110 million penthouse in New York with transactions that involved Low.

9. Why are there talks of Muhyiddin Yassin becoming Prime Minister?

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With the pressure gaining on Najib to take responsibility for the scandal, there have been parties, including those from Umno, who are trying to oust the Prime Minister. However, it won't be an easy feat. As Deputy Prime Minister, Muhyiddin Yassin is next line to take over Putrajaya. Finance Twitter says with Dr M pulling strings, Muhyiddin Yassin may get to be Prime Minister for a short while before calling for a snap election and hand over the premiership to Minister of Defence, Hishamuddin Hussein. Home Minister Zahid Hamidi, who is vice president of Umno, may also move up to become the party's leader.

10. How has this 1MDB financial scandal been affecting me?

1MDB’s controversies have drawn concerns from various parties, especially on the overall financial stature of the country and the ongoing effect it will have on the Ringgit as only RM20 billion of the debt is backed by the Government.Some economists are debating whether this debt contributes to the weakening Ringgit, apart from the fall in global oil prices. A falling Bursa Malaysia and concerns about the rise in the cost of living just worsens the perception that 1MDB is yet another cause of woe. However, the actual relationship between both isn’t very clear.Also, civil servants may need to heed the controversies surrounding 1MDB as one of its subsidiaries has not been able to service a RM4 billion loan taken from Kumpulan Wang Amanah Pencen (KWAP) which pays government pensions.Putrajaya is being forced to service this debt through whatever means it needs to take.

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11. What's next?

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The heat on 1MDB, Najib, and Jho Low will continue to grow especially with media pressure. Whistleblower site Sarawak Report says they have more documents on 1MDB's dubious operations and Jho Low's involvement in it. Meanwhile, Jho Low has threatened to sue The Edge and The Malaysian Insider for defamation if they do not retract their articles about him. However, the Edge Media Group who owns both publications says they stand by all the articles that they have published about Low and 1MDB, and will continue to do so as and when it is merited.


[PHOTOS] The Unboxing Of Singapore’s New KFC Chizza Has Begun

By now, you've probably heard of KFC's fried chicken and pizza mashup - aptly named Chizza - that's making its debut in Singapore

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The Chizza - made of a flattened chicken breast fillet (instead of pizza dough) topped with pizza sauce, slices of chicken ham, pineapples, mozzarella cheese, and KFC's cheese sauce - made its debut in Philippines in 2015. Later, it was introduced in India, Japan, France, and most recently, in Singapore.Unfortunately, no word yet on whether or not it's coming to Malaysia. :(

Unsurprisingly, foodies from all over the world could hardly wait 'til the Chizza is introduced in their local KFCs. That is, until this viral 'expectation vs. reality' photo came along...

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Even the popular site 9GAG poked fun at the chicken and pizza hybrid:

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Feelings were hurt. Hearts were crushed. To put it simply, the comparison was disappointing.

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But seriously though, don't let that one photo destroy your faith in the Chizza! In search of hope, we looked through the #chizza tag on Instagram... and found some pretty flattering photos of the chicken + pizza combo:

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Sure, it doesn't look as big nor as put together compared to the ad... but when has it ever, right? ¯_(ツ)_/¯

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Will you be trying out the Chizza if and when it's launched in Malaysia? Let us know why in the comments section below!

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The First A-G Report Of 2018 Reveals How Millions Of Taxpayers' Money Was Wasted & Misused

The Auditor-General's Report 2018 Series 1, which focuses on Financial Management as well as activities of federal and state companies of ministries, departments, agencies, and statutory bodies, was tabled in Parliament on 15 July

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The report encompasses audits on 54 ministries, departments, and statutory bodies on the federal level, as well as 193 ministries, departments, and agencies at the state level.

While the government's financial management is reported to have improved in 2018 compared to 2017, the report also highlighted several cases of improper payments, leakages, and wastage involving millions of ringgit

According to The Edge Markets, the A-G Report noted seven cases of improper payment by government agencies involving RM38.73mil, five cases of leakages involving RM1.764 bil, and six cases of wastage involving RM26.47mil.Public Account Committee (PAC) chairman Datuk Dr Noraini Ahmad blamed the issues on weaknesses in project planning, unorganised contract management, lack of quality control and monitoring, with Auditor-General Datuk Nik Azman Nik Abdul Majid adding that the discrepancies occurred due to a disregard of government procedures and rules.

Here are some highlights from the first A-G Report of 2018:

1. Out of 19 government projects highlighted in the report, only six were completed

The Edge Markets reported that eight of the projects were incomplete, four cannot be measured due to a lack of data to support the investigation, while one cannot be revealed.A major project outlined in the list is the construction of the Perlis Sports School (SSM Perlis), which has been delayed for nearly five years since it was first approved under the 9th Malaysia Plan. Moreover, attempts to revive the RM76.6 million project is facing more delays after the contract was given to the same "incompetent" contractor that undertook the project originally.

The alleged construction site of the Perlis Sports School in 2018.
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2.  Under the Barisan Nasional (BN) government, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) spent RM12.81 million on special projects unrelated to its job scope from 2016 to April 2018

According to Malay Mail, the expenses include: - RM4.75 million to procure a big data analytics system called MyInsight System, which was purchased a week ahead of GE14; - RM100,000 to donate 50,000 copies of former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak's books in February 2018; and- RM104,679 on predictive analysis for the Sungai Besar by-election in mid 2016, based on a ministerial directive.See the full list of MCMC's unrelated expenditure, as outlined by The Edge Markets, here:

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3. In 2015 to 2017, the government overpaid LPG (liquid petroleum gas) subsidy payments by RM1.717 billion due to weakness in SOPs for monitoring and enforcement

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The LPG subsidies, which were meant for domestic consumers, were being taken advantage of by laundromats and eateries for their daily operations. According to Malay Mail, the amount of subsidies was supposed to be RM730.08 million in 2015, RM676.08 million for 2016, and RM1.285 billion for 2017. However, the actual payouts ended up being way higher at RM1.245 billion in 2015, RM1.094 billion in 2016, and RM2.069 billion in 2017. As such, out of the RM4.409 billion in subsidies spent from 2015 to 2017, some RM1.717 bil (38.9%) was actually leakages to non-qualified consumers.

4. RM203.89 million in grants meant for betterment of Malaysian Indians were mismanaged by a special unit under the Prime Minister's Department

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Moreover, the report highlighted that between 2016 and March 2018, the then Health Minister, an assistant minister in the PM's Department, and SEDIC itself applied for up to RM38 million in funds for one-off contributions to NGOS and Indian places of worship.Malay Mail reported that the Socio-Economic Development of the Indian Community Unit (SEDIC), formed by the BN administration in 2014, was supposed to give out grants and assistance to Indian NGOs to manage programmes in aid of the community.

In 2017, RM18.91 million in funds were distributed to 49 NGOs that did not fulfill the necessary criteria set by SEDIC

Other issues include:- 20 individual files for 23 NGOs with allocation worth RM10.77 million in 2014 were not submitted to SEDIC for audit purposes;- Five NGOs and one skill-training institute did not return extra funds worth RM2.86 million;- 35 NGOs and four ILKS did not open separate accounts; and- Six programmes worth RM2.93 mil involving six NGOs were implemented by third parties, with RM1.18 paid to third parties before the programme even started. The Star reported that in a random survey, participants of five programmes worth RM1.9 million said they were not even aware of the programme's existence, while some participants could not be verified coz no participants list was provided.

5. Between 2016 and 2018, there were elements of fraud and manipulation in the Malaysian Immigration System (MyIMMs) for foreign labour quota approval

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New Straits Times reported that the quota granted to 123 companies to bring in foreign labour was found to be fake, adding the quota was also created in a disorderly manner. Out of 32,424 foreign workers in the quota, 21,378 had obtained temporary working passes. The audit estimated that the first levy payment collection for 21,378 workers should have been RM24.55 million, but the fake quota and possibility of fraud could have led to losses of government revenue. In addition, the creation, approval, and workers' levy payments were not made at the Home Ministry's Foreign Workers' management division One-Stop Centre (OSC), but at 10 ministry divisions or the Immigration Department, which did not have authority to carry out the roles.

6. RM17 million in funds allocated to the 1Malaysia Training Scheme (SL1M) were invested without the knowledge of the scheme's secretariat

According to The Edge Markets, the SL1M secretariat received RM65.8 million from the Prime Minister's Department and Ministry of Finance for 2016 to 2018, in which RM54.3 million has been spent.However, out of the money spent, RM17 million was invested by TalentCorp in 2017 and 2018 without the secretariat knowledge. The audit noted that this is not in line with TalentCorp's role and responsibility as paying agent on behalf of the SL1M Secretariat.

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The report also highlighted several problems plaguing SL1M, including: - Weaknesses in the financial management of the programme;- Problems with procurement and monitoring of companies that were given contracts under the programme; and - The process of certifying the companies that were eligible for double tax deduction incentives.

7. Most mind-bogglingly, a radar facility - which cost RM289.9 mil and had its completion delayed for three years - is now posing a risk to the national air defence

Supposed to be completed in February 2016, the project was ultimately only completed in October 2017 but was not operational until January this year due to delays in relocating radar equipment to the site. However, according to The Edge Markets' report, the relocation of the radar from its temporary location to its current site "could affect the radar detection coverage and pose a risk to the national air defence". The report also highlighted weaknesses in the site handover process from the contractor to the end-user, as well as low work quality that did not conform to specifications.


Kelantan Man Kills 8-Month-Old Baby And Covers It In Salt Because He "Heard An Angel"

An eight-month-old baby was tragically killed in Kelantan by his father recently

According to Berita Harian, the incident took place on Tuesday, 13 October, at Kampung Sungai Dua in Bachok.The baby is believed to have been killed by his father using a blunt object.

Bachok district police chief Supt Samsulmuddin Sulaiman said that initial investigations found that the suspect is mentally ill.

In a separate report by Berita Harian, Kelantan police chief DCP Shafien Mamat said that the man refused to give a statement. Instead, he would not stop reciting prayers and claims that he heard an angel's voice before killing the child.

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Police found the child's body stuffed inside a sack under a kitchen table.
The remains had been covered with salt by the baby's father.

Samsulmuddin told Berita Harian, "The baby's body had signs of serious injuries and bruises in different parts of the body. He was also covered in coarse salt and it is believed that the 40-year-old father did it."

He also explained that the suspect's relative alerted the authorities regarding the child's death. According to Samsulmuddin, the relative, a man in his 50s, had visited the suspect's home and found that the child died in a peculiar state."After receiving the report, police raided the suspect's home. It was locked from the inside and we had to force entry. Once inside, we arrested a man and found the victim's mother, a 32-year-old woman, crying and traumatised," he said.

The mother sustained bruises and scratches on both of her arms and she was sent to Bachok Health Clinic to receive treatment. Today, 14 October, Shafien said that the woman has also been apprehended to assist with investigations.

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No weapons were found at the scene and police are trying to identify whether the child was choked or strangled to death

According to Harian Metro, the child's body was taken to Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital in Kota Bharu for an autopsy and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.

Another family member told the Malay daily that she was shocked to hear the news about the child's death.She said, "As far as I know, the suspect lived happily with his wife and kid. We never heard anything about them having problems. The baby was also their first child.

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"Dia Lebih Utamakan Keluarga Berbanding Diri Sendiri" - Sifat Mulia Dalam Diri Thanabalan

Semenjak Sukan SEA #KL2017 berlangsung, nama penyerang kebangsaan, Thanabalan menjadi buah mulut rakyat Malaysia

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Thanabalan Nadarajah, 22, menjaringkan tiga gol dalam tiga perlawanan bola sepak Sukan SEA; menentang Singapura dan Myanmar pada peringkat kumpulan, dan seterusnya menentang Indonesia pada peringkat separuh akhir.Gol tunggal Thanabalan pada minit ke-87 menentang Indonesia sudah cukup untuk menghantar pasukan kebangsaan ke peringkat akhir kejohanan, sekali gus melonjakkan nama penyerang prolifik tersebut.

Walaupun sudah popular, Thanabalan tidak menganggap dirinya sudah bergelar bintang namun menghargai segala sokongan yang diberikan oleh penyokong

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Bercakap kepada Berita Harian, Thanabalan akui dirinya masih muda dan masih banyak yang perlu dipelajari."Saya masih muda, banyak lagi saya kena belajar. Saya kena berusaha lebih keras untuk lebih berjaya. Saya bersyukur dengan apa yang saya capai ketika ini tapi saya tak anggap diri saya seperti 'superstar' (bintang) namun saya hargai segala sokongan yang diberikan," katanya.

Kisah hidup Thanabalan dan keluarga turut menjadi perhatian.
Apa yang ramai tak tahu, beliau merupakan tunjang kepada keluarga setelah ayahnya jatuh sakit sejak 2013.

Bapa Thanabalan lumpuh setelah terlibat dalam kemalangan pada 2013.
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Ayahnya, S Nadarajah, 56, menceritakan kepada Harian Metro mengenai tragedi yang menimpa dirinya sehingga menyebabkannya lumpuh separuh badan.Menurutnya, ketika itu dia dari Seremban ke tempat kerja di Kuala Lumpur."Semasa kejadian, saya menunggang motosikal jam 6.30 pagi sebelum sebuah kereta merempuh dari belakang. Disebabkan itu, saya kini lumpuh separuh badan bermula daripada bahagian dada hingga kaki," katanya.

Sejak daripada itu, Thanabalan menggalas tugasnya dan menampung perbelanjaan dapur, bil ultiliti, kos perubatan, dan dua adiknya, Kheeteeswaran, 19, dan Keerthikaa, 13

Thanabalan bersama keluarga.
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Katanya lagi, Thanabalan adalah anak yang baik dan menggunakan gaji diterima sebagai pemain bola sepak untuk membantu keluarganya."Dia lebih mengutamakan keluarga berbanding membeli barangan untuk dirinya. Malah dialah yang menjadi ketua keluarga selepas saya terbabit kemalangan."Sejak menyarung jersi pasukan negara, Thanabalan beritahu tidak mahu berenggang dengan keluarga kerana risau keadaan kami. Selepas menjalani latihan, dia akan pulang ke rumah untuk memandikan, menukar lampin, dan mendukung saya ke katil disebabkan saya tidak mampu bergerak."Walaupun terpaksa berulang alik dari Kuala Lumpur ke Seremban, dia tidak pernah mengeluh dan memberitahu dirinya penat. Saya bangga dengan dia apatah dalam kecemerlangannya dalam bola sepak," ujarnya sebak.

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Meskipun berjaya melangkah ke di final, Thanabalan mungkin tidak dapat memenuhi impian membawa bapanya ke stadium menyaksikan perlawanan menentang Thailand

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"Thanabalan memang mahu saya datang menyaksikan perlawanan akhir bola sepak."Bagaimanapun dengan keadaan saya yang lumpuh dan tidak boleh duduk lama, saya hanya boleh memberi sokongan dari rumah sahaja," katanya lagi.

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Why Your Doctor Tells You To Finish ALL Your Antibiotics

We've all heard it before from our doctors - finish your antibiotics 'til the very last drop or tablet, even after you feel better and recovered from the bout of illness

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Antibiotics, also known as antibacterials, are antimicrobial drugs used to treat bacterial infections such as skin infections, strep throat, and urinary tract infection (UTI). It is very important to note that antibiotics have no effect on viruses. Hence, antibiotics are not effective against viral infections such as the common cold, flu, as well as most coughs and sore throats. It should be noted, however, some doctors might have prescribed antibiotics for such illnesses if they initially believed it to have been caused by bacteria.

But let's face it, some of us don't always heed those instructions and probably stopped taking those antibiotics once the symptoms have faded. After all, the meds have done their job, right?

Well, not quite.

You see, there are crucial reasons as to why you are instructed to finish the full course of antibiotics. For one, it's to ensure that all the bacteria that's causing your illness or infection are completely eliminated.

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Cutting short your prescribed course of antibiotics could mean that not all the harmful bacteria are killed, with the surviving bacteria likely to be of the "tougher" variety. Stopping treatment before its due not only allows the surviving bacteria to repopulate, they could also mutate and develop a resistance to the antibiotic.As a result, there's a risk that you might contract a longer and more complicated illness, as antibiotics might not be as effective against these mutated bacteria anymore.

On a bigger scale, patients who don't complete their course of antibiotics are a contributing factor to a phenomenon known as antibiotic resistance, one of the biggest concerns in modern medicine and public health

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For every patient who develops antibiotic-resistant bacteria in their body, it increases the risk of having it spread to other people and add to the pool of antibiotic resistance in the community. Illnesses or infections resulting from antibiotic-resistant bacteria can be serious and challenging to treat, with the biggest worry being the potential emergence of new bacteria strains or "superbugs" that cannot be effectively treated by any and every existing antibiotic, possibly leading to disability and death among patients.On a related note, overuse of antibiotics is also often cited as a leading contributor to antibiotic resistance.

However, it should be noted that a medical professor has argued that there was minimal risk in stopping antibiotics if the signs and symptoms of a mild infection had resolved

In a 2015 article in the Medical Journal of Australia, Professor Gwendolyn Gilbert of the University of Sydney wrote, "There is a common misconception that resistance will emerge if a prescribed antibiotic course is not completed. For most infections, the recommended duration of therapy (5–14 days, depending on syndrome) is based on expert opinion and convention, rather than solid evidence."In an article titled 'No, you don’t have to finish all your antibiotics', Professor Gilbert suggested that "for most otherwise healthy people, significantly reducing, but not necessarily totally eliminating, the bacteria causing the infection allows the body’s natural defences to take over and mop up the remaining few."

Even so, the safe thing to do would be to finish the course of antibiotics as instructed by your doctor, as they would have prescribed it based on their best clinical judgement

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If you truly believe that you should stop your course of antibiotics, you can always ask your doctor to make sure it's okay to do so.

Do you usually finish your course of antibiotics? Why (or why not)? Let us know your thoughts in the comments section below.


Where To Buy Cheongsam & Qipao Online Below RM200 For CNY 2023

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1. CheongSam By Jane

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After noticing that cheongsams tend to come with a hefty price tag, CheongSam by Jane opened this store to bring affordable and elegant pieces. It just released its 2023 CNY collection with a variety of modern and classic cheongsams, as well as tops.Price range:RM79 – RM189Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. Dreamscaped

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Dreamscaped has its CNY cheongsam collection ready with every colour under the rainbow! Whether you prefer something minimalistic and clean, or a colourful, statement piece, you can find a variety of affordable options.Price range:RM102 – RM192Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. Katrina Fashion

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Katrina Fashion is currently taking pre-orders for Chinese New Year next year and orders will be cut off by 3 January 2023. Anything ordered after that date will only arrive after Chinese New Year, so it's best to hurry and check it out. It sells a variety of modern options, as well as classy numbers for reunion dinners and functions.Price range:RM82 – RM149Website | Facebook | Instagram

4. Doublewoot

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Quality is no question when it comes to Doublewoot's designs. There are gorgeous cheongsams, modern CNY-inspired rompers, and other oriental designs perfect for your reunions. Price range:RM138 – RM199Website | Facebook | Instagram

5. Air Space

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Air Space is selling a number of limited CNY designs all below RM129. There are also a few CNY-inspired tops if you don't feel like dressing it up too much or prefer a slightly different look. Price range:RM99 – RM129Website | Facebook | Instagram

6. OOTD Malaysia

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From loose-fitted dresses to figure-hugging cheongsams, OOTD Malaysia has added many options for the modern, as well as the traditional cheongsam-wearer. Price range:RM75 – RM169 Website | Facebook | Instagram

7. The Black Bow

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If you're meeting the in-laws or wanna impress the relatives, check out The Black Bow's CNY options. There are a selection of modest cheongsams and qipaos to make you feel stunning in.Price range:RM179 – RM189Website | Facebook | Instagram

8. Luxmerrier

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Luxmerrier has pre-orders and ready stock available for their pretty CNY pieces this year. All of them are categorised based on colour to make it easier when shopping. Be sure to place your order soon if it's not in stock yet, so it arrives in time!Price range:RM99 – RM189Website | Facebook | Instagram

9. The F Trends

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You'll be spoilt for choice when scrolling through The F Trends' CNY selection. From retro prints to elegant lace options and modern fits, everything in this online store is within the budget to keep you looking good this Chinese New Year, without hurting your wallet. Price range:RM79 – RM169Website | Facebook | Instagram

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Impress your relatives this coming Chinese New Year with an automatic mahjong table:

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12 Korean Marts In KL & Selangor To Check Out This 2022

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1. NH Pasarnita Mart

Situated in the basement of Plaza Mont Kiara, NH Pasarnita Mart is a one-stop Korean mart for all basic necessities. It's well-stocked with kitchen equipment and snacks, as well as fresh produce like meats and more — almost anything lah, really.

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Image via NH Pasarnita (Facebook)

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Image via NH Pasarnita (Facebook)

Address:2, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala LumpurOpening hours:9am – 8pm (Daily)You can check out their Facebook page.

2. Shin Korea

Having held its soft launch in November last year, Shin Korea is one of the Korean marts in Cheras offering authentic Korean groceries. As it's still pretty new, you can request specific items for them to consider importing to Malaysia.You can also find them on Shopee and GrabMart.

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Image via @shinkorea.my (Instagram)

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Image via SHIN KOREA (Facebook)

Address:106, Jalan Damai Raya 2, 56000 Cheras, Kuala LumpurOpening hours:10am – 7pm (Daily)Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. K market

K market has multiple branches, two in Klang Valley, as well as outlets in Penang and Johor. You'll find everything Korean-related here, from fresh produce to frozen food, stationery, snacks, and kitchen tools. It also has some ready-made Korean banchan (side dishes) to pair with meals!

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Image via K market (Facebook)

Image via K market (Facebook)

Addresses:K Market SolarisLot J-G-10 & 11, GF, Jalan Solaris, Solaris Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala LumpurK Market PuchongGF-02, Ground Floor, Tower 1 @ PFCC, Jalan Puteri 1/2, Bandar Puteri Puchong, 47100 Puchong, SelangorK Market PenangSeri Tanjung Pinang, Tanjung Tokong, Penang.K Market Johor26, Jalan Permas 10/5, Bandar Baru Permas Jaya, 81750 Johor Bahru, JohorFacebook | Instagram

4. Kim's Mart

Located in Solaris, Kim's Mart has a wide selection of fresh produce, including multiple-sized tubs of freshly made kimchi! There's also an aisle of beauty products, Korean pots and pans, a small section for meats, frozen foods, and drinks.

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Address:11, Jalan Solaris 2, Solaris Mont Kiara,50480 Kuala LumpurOpening hours:9.30am – 10.30pm (Daily)You can check out their Facebook page.

5. KO Mart

This spacious Korean grocer opened in January last year in 1 Mont Kiara, supplying fresh food and ingredients, as well as household goods. You can find fresh pork and beef, rice, noodles, and more. Several Koreans themselves even mention that they get their necessities here.

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Address:1 Mont' Kiara, L3-12, 1, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala LumpurOpening hours:10am – 8pm (Daily)Facebook | Instagram

6. Shin Sun Mi Market

Previously located in Ampang, Shin Sun Mi Market has since moved to Sunway GEO Avenue. It offers everything from easy-to-cook kits to banchan, including kimchi and soy sauce quails eggs. Yum. There's even a stall serving fresh food such as tteok-bokki, corn dogs, and kimbap.

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Image via Shin Sun Mi Korean Market (Facebook)

Image via Shin Sun Mi Korean Market (Facebook)

Address:G-01-03 Sunway Geo, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, SelangorOpening hours:10am – 8.30pm (Daily)Facebook | Instagram

7. Freshan Grocer

Freshan Grocer has two outlets, one in 163 Retail Park and a second in Desa ParkCity. It considers itself as a premium Korean grocer offering frozen foods, fresh produce, snacks and ramen, banchan, and occasionally, seasonal fruits.

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Addresses:Mont KiaraLot 2F - 18, 8, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara, 50480 Kuala LumpurWaterfront Desa ParkCityThe Waterfront Carpark 1, 1st, 5, Persiaran Residen, Desa Parkcity, 52200 Kuala LumpurOpening hours:10am – 8pm (Daily)Facebook | Instagram

8. Dong Ne Korean Mart

Although relatively smaller than other Korean marts in Ampang, Dong Ne is said to have a good selection of meats for Korean barbecues, a variety of kimchi, noodles, and other snacks. One customer's review said that there's also a selection of halal products.

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Address:B12, 1, Jalan Ampang Utama 2/2, One Ampang Avenue, 68000 Ampang, SelangorOpening hours:9am – 8pm (Daily)

9. Seoul Mart Supermarkets

Seoul Mart in Desa Sri Hartamas is like stepping into a small hometown Korean shop and is one of the longer-standing outlets in KL. The mart isn't that big but you can find all kinds of snacks, drinks, as well as beauty products, frozen goods, dry condiments, and banchan.

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Address: Ground Floor, Plaza Crystal Ville Centre, 27, Jalan 23/70a, Desa Sri Hartamas, 50480 Kuala LumpurOpening hours:9am – 8pm (Daily)

10. Galaxy Korean Mart

Located in Galaxy Ampang Mall is this no-frills Korean mart that sells a variety of household products and food. Several customers mention that though the mall itself is quite deserted, the mart has an authentic Korean feel with a good selection, including some rare items as well.

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Address:64, Komplex Galaxy Ampang, Jalan Dagang 5, Taman Dagang, 68000 Ampang, SelangorOpening hours:9am – 8pm (Daily)

11. K Shop Korea Store

If you live in or are near Cheras, this convenience shop – under K Market – is located in LeisureMall with a selection of Korean snacks, drinks, and street food goodies. A good spot to just drop by and stock up on snacks while in the area.

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Image via K SHOP (Facebook)

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Image via K SHOP (Facebook)

Address:Lot L1-63, Level 1, Cheras LeisureMall, Jalan Manis 2 Taman Segar, Batu 9 Cheras 56100 Kuala LumpurOpening hours:10am – 8pm (Daily)You can check out their Facebook page.

12. Hanaro Mart

Hanaro Mart is a go-to spot for many residents offering everything from makgeolli and ingredients, to all types of banchan. Some returning customers review that their homemade kimchi is particularly yummy.

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Address:GF, C-9, Jalan Utama, One Ampang Avenue, 68000 Ampang, SelangorOpening hours:9am – 10.15pm (Daily)You can check out their Facebook page.

BONUS: HNJ Mart (self-pickup / delivery only)

HNJ Mart in Kuchai Lama functions more as a warehouse supplier than a store where you can browse through items.Instead, you can order on their website and then self-pickup or have the items delivered to your doorstep. It's also on Shopee and Lazada.

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Address:A-1-7, Seri Gembira Avenue No 6, Jalan Senang Ria Happy Garden, Kuchai Lama, 58200 Kuala LumpurOpening hours:9am – 6pm (Mondays to Fridays)Closed on Saturdays and Sundays.Website | Facebook | Instagram

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It is opening tomorrow, 1 April!

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                Jaya Grocer Opens New Korean Market At 1 Utama & It Has Everything From Snacks To Skincare

There's Korea-imported meats and ingredients too.

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There's another outlet in Puchong too.

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Terbang Bila-Bila Masa Di Dalam Malaysia, AirAsia Tawar Pas Tanpa Had Hanya RM399

Susulan kebenaran perjalanan domestik di Malaysia yang bermula 10 Jun ini, AirAsia melancarkan Pas Tanpa Had baharu untuk memacu pelancongan domestik Malaysia

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Pas tersebut boleh dibeli di airasia.com/deals atau aplikasi mudah alih AirAsia selama tiga hari sahaja bermula dari 11 Jun hingga 13 Jun 2020.Para pemegang Pas Tanpa Had AirAsia Cuti-Cuti Malaysia ini boleh menebus penerbangan tanpa had ke 16 destinasi menarik di Malaysia bermula dari 25 Jun 2020 hingga 31 Mac 2021.

Antara lokasi yang ditawarkan ialah Alor Setar, Langkawi, Pulau Pinang, Ipoh, Johor Bahru, Kuala Lumpur, Kota Bharu, Kuala Terengganu, Kuching, Miri, Bintulu, Sibu, Kota Kinabalu, Sandakan, Tawau dan Labuan

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Selain itu, penerbangan yang ditebus dengan Pas Tanpa Had tertakluk kepada cukai dan yuran kerajaan, perkhidmatan tambahan dan caj-caj lain yang berkenaan.Menurut Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif AirAsia Malaysia, Riad Asma,"Kami menyambut baik pembukaan semula perjalanan domestik menerusi pengumuman Perintah Pemulihan Pergerakan Pemulihan (PKPP) oleh kerajaan pada awal minggu ini, dengan insentif seperti pelepasan cukai pendapatan sebanyak RM1,000 untuk perbelanjaan pelancongan domestik sehingga bulan Disember 2021,” katanya.

Tempahan penerbangan juga mestilah dilakukan sekurang-kurangnya 14 hari sebelum berlepas

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Untuk maklumat lebih lanjut mengenai cara membeli dan merancang perjalanan anda dengan Pas Tanpa Had AirAsia, sila rujuk panduan ini.

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These Are The Items You Can And Cannot Bring Into Australia

As of 17 April, travellers to Australia may have their visas shortened or cancelled if they fail to declare prohibited items to customs

Special Broadcasting Service (SBS) Australia reported on Tuesday, 16 April, that the new rule came into effect to ensure that the country's agriculture and wildlife are kept safe from pests and diseases.

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If you are unsure about the products you are bringing, it is best to declare it anyway. This will help you avoid delays, extra costs, or loss of goods that are considered high risk.

Failing to declare the items or making a false declaration on the Incoming Passenger card can make you:

- subject to civil penalties, or- be prosecuted, fined more than AUD420,000 (appoximately RM1.2 million), and/or imprisoned for up to 10 years, and get criminal record.However, if you declare all goods (even if they are prohibited), you will not be penalised under the Biosecurity Act 2015.

So if you're planning a trip Down Under, here's a checklist of things you must declare or are prohibited from bringing into Australia:

1. Dairy and egg products

While biscuits, bread, cakes, chocolates, and confectionery are permitted, cheese, butter, and other dairy products must be declared to Immigration authorities upon arrival.Take note that food and snacks provided on planes or ships cannot be brought along when alighting.You can find out more details here.

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2. Plants and plant-related materials

Live plants, soil mud, and clay are not permitted. However, seeds are allowed if they follow specific requirements. Seeds must be free of live insects, soil, disease symptoms, non-permitted seeds, other plant material (such as leaf, stem material, fruit pulp, and pod material), animal material, and any other contamination. You can read more details here.

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3. Medicine and substances

Steroids are prohibited from being brought into Australia. Substances such as hormones and kava, and personal medicines and sedatives must have permits and be declared.Vitamins, supplements, tobacco, cigarettes, and alcohol must also be declared.You can find out more details here.

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4. Fruits, vegetables, and tea

Fresh and preserved fruit and vegetables must be declared. These include chutney, jam, pickles, and dates.Other items such as loose herbal tea leaves, dried herbs (including saffron and ginseng), and spices are also required to be declared.Although maple syrup is allowed, honey products must be declared before arrival.You can find out more details here.

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5. Nuts, seeds, beans, and grains

Grains like rice and nut products must be declared. This also includes noodles and pasta. Instant noodles are allowed if they follow certain conditions: - brought in small portions, - do not contain discernible pieces of meat or egg, - do not require to be refrigerated, and - are for personal comsumption of the traveller.Vegetable and seed oils are allowed into the country but must be clean and free of contaminant seed, soil, and animal or plant debris.You can find out more details here.

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6. Meat items, seafood, and poultry

Fish, meat (canned and uncanned), and prawns and other seafood that comply with regulations must be declared upon arrival.Uncanned meats from other countries (except for New Zealand) are not allowed into Australia unless accompanied by an import permit.You can find out more details here.

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7. Live animals, animal equipment, and food

Only selected live animals from approved countries are allowed to be imported into Australia. Pet food and treats, veterinary, grooming, shearing and beekeeping equipment are to be declared before entry. Eggs, nests, feathers, horns, animal fur, leather skins, and other related products are to be declared as well. This includes wallets, purses, belts, and shoes made out of those materials.You can find out more details here.

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8. Miscellanous items including: camping and sports equipment, camping footwear, and fake designer goods

Hiking boots, fishing equipment, and anything else that can be contaminated with soil, seeds, or water must be declared.Certain weapons, fireworks, mosquito zappers, and laser pointers must be declared. However, pepper spray, daggers, electric shock devices, and fake designer goods are strictly prohibited when entering Australia.You can find out more details here.

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9. Seasonal or festive items

The Australian Border Force requires anything related to festivals to be declared before arrival. Dried and fresh fruits, flowers, nuts, Indian sweets such as burfi, ras malai, rasgulla, and pedas are not permitted. Meanwhile, mooncakes with no meat and that are commercially prepared and packaged are allowed. You can find out more details here.

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Heading to Australia soon? Check out some of the popular things travellers buy back:

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Android KitKat Begins Rolling Out To Google Play Edition HTC One And Samsung Galaxy S4

HTC One users along with Samsung Galaxy S4 can now install the official Android 4.4 KitKat update

With Google releasing the latest version of its Android, 4.4 KitKat for the Nexus devices, it now appears that the new update is on the way for Google Pay Editions of Galaxy S4 and HTC One.

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Google earlier mentioned that Android 4.4 KitKat, which comes pre-loaded with Nexus 5, will soon be available for Galaxy S4 and HTC One Google Play Edition devices in the coming week. However, there was no official word on the particular date for the update roll-out.

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Late last month Google formally unveiled KitKat, the latest version of its Android operating system, touting it as as a “smarter, more immersive” experience with a revamped messaging interface, a built-in pedometer, improved multitasking and “full-bleed UIs” for apps.

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The latest Android version from Google - Android 4.4 KitKat has been teased with new versions for Gmail, Search and Hangouts

The Gmail update gives it a cleaner look and looks very similar to Google Now with cards that makes up the entire Gmail interface, making it easier to navigate and user friendly. The new update will appear for all Android users working with any Android version from the past

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The app is simpler and flatter than the current Android 4.3 Jelly Bean dialler and from the image below, looks to ditch the darker shaded background, if true.

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So while the bars aren't part of the software, it's part of the interesting story of Android 4.4 KitKat. Nestlé set about creating the Android logo in KitKat form, using a four-finger bar and then casting the feet, arms and head out of solid chocolate.

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The Hangout update for Android appears with new new contact status indicators. There are no major changes in the Hangout update when compared to Gmail, but features a fully operational chat app through Google+.

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Google has been breaking a number core apps out of the base level OS - like the keyboard, Maps, Gmail, calendar, Google Play, Google+ - so new features roll into these areas more readily, without the need for a larger OS update as you might find on other platforms.
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The Google Search app update - and Google Now bring new location based websites that appear in sync with your current location (based on your device’s GPS location).

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Indian geeks urge Google to name the next version of Android after Indian sweet 'Ladoo'

From the campaign site:

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Pricebaba are setting their sights on the next version — which, by Google’s naming convention, will begin with the letter ‘L’ — after starting a fresh campaign in favor of naming it Ladoo, a ball-shaped sweet made from flour, sugar and other ingredients.

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In addition to seeking support on social networks and the rest of the Internet to give the campaign some visibility, Pricebaba is preparing to send boxes of Ladoo to Google execs, a tactic that it also employed when promoting Kaju Katli.

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WATCH: Why KITKAT 4.4 is the future of confectionery

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Android 4.4 has a name: KitKat

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Google’s SVP of Android, Sundar Pichai just announced over 1 billion Android activations and the name of the next Android operating system on Twitter. Android 4.4 will be named after the Nestlé KitKat bar.

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According to Google, Android now powers over 1 billion smartphones and tablets throughout the world. And while each generation of Android has been named after a generic dessert, this marks the first time a mobile operating system has been named after a Nestle-brand confection.

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As everybody finds it difficult to stay away from chocolate we decided to name the next version of Android after one of our favourite chocolate treats, Kitkat,’ Google said.

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The Android 4.4 Kit Kat system is expected to launch in October.
The software is now running on more than 1 billion smartphones and tablets throughout the world, making it the world's most widely used mobile operating system

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Swiss food and drink maker Nestlé will feature the Android’s green robot mascot on its chocolate wrappers as part of competitions to win 1,000 Google Nexus tablets.

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John Lagerling, director of global partnerships with Android and Nestlé’s head of marketing Patrice Bula explains the reason behind doing so

Google plans to call the next version of its Android operating system KitKat, and in a partnership with the candymaker Nestle, the two will promote the products.

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John Lagerling, director of global partnerships with Android, explained to BBC News: ‘We realised that very few people actually know the taste of a key lime pie. One of the snacks that we keep in our kitchen for late-night coding are KitKats. And someone said: “Hey, why don’t we call the release KitKat?”

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‘We didn’t even know which company controlled the name, and we thought that [the choice] would be difficult. But then we thought well why not, and we decided to reach out to the Nestle folks.’

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Nestlé’s head of marketing Patrice Bula said: ‘We’re excited to announce this partnership with Android, the world’s most popular mobile platform, which will help us to enable even more KitKat fans to enjoy their break.’

        metro.co.uk

INFOGRAPHIC: Previous OS for Android have been named after desserts and in alphabetical order

Previous operating systems for Android have been named after desserts and in alphabetical order; Cupcake, Donut, Éclair, Froyo, Gingerbread, Honeycomb, Ice Cream Sandwich and Jelly Bean.

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Gallery: 9 rejected Android OS food names

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Apple's "Most Powerful Mac Ever" Will Cost You More Than RM20,000

Apple took to the international stage yesterday to announce its latest creation in the form of a [email protected] machine - the iMac Pro

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The new product, unveiled onstage at the company’s Worldwide Developers Conference (WWDC), is supposed to "the most powerful Mac ever"

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That's a strong statement there but the company has the specs to back it up. The new iMac Pro starts with an 8-core Intel Xeon processor, but can be configured with an 18-core processor variant, as well as up to 128GB of EEC RAM, 4TB of SSD storage, and Radeon Vega discrete graphics cards with up to 16GB of memory.

The iMac Pro is designed to handle the most demanding tasks like real-time 3D rendering

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“This will be our fastest and most powerful Mac ever, which brings workstation-class computing to iMac for the first time,” John Ternus, Apple’s vice president of Hardware Engineering, explains. “We reengineered the whole system and designed an entirely new thermal architecture to pack extraordinary performance into the elegant, quiet iMac enclosure our customers love — iMac Pro is a huge step forward and there’s never been anything like it.”

Crazy specs aside, the computer is decked out in an all-new space grey finish alongside space grey accessories - something we've not seen from Apple before

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And if there's one thing we've learned from previous releases is that every time Apple puts out something that's not black or white - it will sell out.

The price? Not much, if you have USD4,999 (RM21,333) to spare.

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The iMac Pro will be available this December so you actually have more than five months to save up. Good luck.

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Get A Free Phone, Amazing Discounts & Up To RM180 Cashback With The Celcom Gempak Sale

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To celebrate 2019 and welcome the new year, Celcom wants to give you awesome rewards, insane discounts, and more with the Celcom Gempak Sale

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Celcom Gempak SaleDate: Now until 28 February 2020Where: The Celcom Online Shop as well as bluecube and Celcom Certified Partners nationwide

Here are 4 things to look forward to during the sale:

1. Awesome smartphones for FREE when you sign up with a Celcom Mobile Plan

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Free phones? Heck yeah! When you sign up with a Celcom Mobile Plan, you'll be able to choose from a wide range of smartphones, including:1. HUAWEI Mate 302. Samsung Galaxy A303. Apple iPhone 7 (128GB)4. OPPO A9 (2020)5. OPPO A5s6. VIVO Y11Just follow these steps to get your free phone:1. Sign up online or visit a Celcom bluecube near you2. Select your phone and sign up for the Device Bundle Plan3. Bring home your brand new FREE phone :D

2. Not interested in any of the free phones on offer? No worries, you'll still get up to 55% off for some of the latest flagship phones out there!

Samsung Galaxy Note10+ in Aura Glow. :O
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During the Celcom Gempak Sale, you'll be able to get up to 55% off on a selection of awesome smartphones, including the entire Samsung Galaxy Note10 series, Samsung Galaxy S10 series, as well as the HUAWEI P30. With Celcom's 'EasyPhone', you'll even get to pay affordable monthly fees for your precious smartphone, with the choice of upgrading to a new device even before your contract ends.Click here to find out more!

3. Get rewarded with awesome vouchers when you sign up for the XP Lite plan with L Pass or M Pass from Celcom Xpax!

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With unlimited calls to all networks, the XP Lite postpaid plan is for those who know exactly what they want from as low as RM28/month. Size up for more Internet with L Pass and M Pass and stay on for more than six months to enjoy free unlimited Internet every day!Exclusively on Celcom Online Shop, sign up for XP Lite with L or M pass and you can enjoy reward vouchers from Grab, GSC, Boost, Baskin Robbins, and Texas Chicken, to name a few! Pro-tip: If you sign up for XP Lite with L Pass, you'll automatically be entitled to a RM28 rebate for the first month.Click here to sign up for the XP Lite postpaid plan.

4. Signing up with any Celcom Mobile Plan will land you a cashback reward of up to RM180

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Nobody wants to enter the new year with a dry bank account. That's why when you sign up with any Celcom Mobile Plan during the Celcom Gempak Sale, you'll get up to RM180 cashback, making the deal even sweeter than it already is. More money saved means more money to spend on other things!The best part? ZERO upfront payment when you sign up. Less time worrying about paying for your plan, more time enjoying your favourite content.You can find these awesome deals exclusively on the Celcom Online Store.

So what are you waiting for? The Celcom Gempak Sale is happening now until 28 February 2020. :D

All you need to do is head to the Celcom Online Store, your nearest bluecube, or Celcom Certified Partner for the hottest smartphone and data plans now!

For more information and to keep up to date with the latest happenings, head over to the official Celcom website now

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Malaysia Sees First Drop To Double-Digit COVID-19 Cases In A Day Since 14 March

85 new COVID-19 cases were recorded today, 15 April

The latest numbers bring the cumulative total to 5,072, of which currently 2,342 are active.Today's numbers mark the first drastic drop in daily COVID-19 cases since 14 March when Malaysia recorded 41 cases. For a month now, daily new cases were being recorded in three digits.

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In terms of recovery, 52.2% of the total cases have been discharged

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced that the Ministry of Health (MOH) today discharged 169 patients, bringing the total recovered cases to 2,647.

There was one new death reported today, bringing the toll to 83

Terkini #COVID19 15 April 2020.Hanya satu kematian dilapor dalam tempoh 24 jam sehingga 12pm. pic.twitter.com/oU0ElXOiyj— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 15, 2020

Meanwhile, MOH tweeted to say that it agrees with the government's decision to extend the Movement Control Order (MCO) as its effective implementation has helped in the recovery of the cases:

Tanda-tanda awal pemulihan hasil keberkesanan pelaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKD) yang telah berkuatkuasa 18 Mac.Justeru, KKM menyokong penuh PKP Fasa Ke-3 bermula hari ini hingga 28 April.Terima kasih kerana mematuhi PKP. #StayHome #StrongerTogether pic.twitter.com/ZFq8lHgaIw— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 15, 2020

MOH also agrees with stronger action against those who defy the MCO

KKM menyambut baik keputusan MKN agar tindakan lebih tegas diambil atas ketidakakuran segelintir masyarakat kepada PKP.Ini diharap dapat memberi impak yang positif dalam meratakan lengkungan (flatten the curve) dan seterusnya memastikan fasiliti KKM dapat menampung— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 15, 2020

On Tuesday, Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that moving into the third phase of the MCO, police will no longer issue compounds. Instead, violators will be remanded and taken to court:

                PDRM Will Arrest MCO Violators Instead Of Issuing Fines Starting 15 April

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri said that people are not scared of the RM1000 fine.

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Here's a list of legal rights meant to protect you when dealing with the police:

                Here's How You Can Identify Different Police Ranks So You Can Protect Yourself

Do not be scared to practise your rights.

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


"Orang Melayu-Islam Ada Penyakit 'Exclusivity', Tamak Pada Sesuatu Yang Bukan Hak Mereka"

Artikel ini ditulis oleh Zulhazry Mohd Yusoff di laman Facebook, kemudian diambil dan dikongsi semula di SAYS atas kebenaran beliau.

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Penyakit Eksklusif Melayu-IslamOrang Melayu-Islam secara khususnya ada satu jenis penyakit yang dipanggil “exclusivity”. Mungkin dalam bahasa yang mudah dipanggil penyakit memonopoli hak eksklusif. Lebih senang faham lagi, tamak pada sesuatu yang bukan hak mereka.Sewaktu bulan puasa di Libya dulu, aku adalah lelaki Islam tunggal di dalam villa kami menetap di Tripoli. Waktu berbuka memang sangat meriah, sebab makcik pembantu rumah akan masak sedap-sedap dan kami akan makan ramai-ramai. Semua akan menunggu azan Maghrib dahulu baru akan makan. Semua akan mendahulukan aku yang berpuasa untuk mengambil makanan dan menjamah makanan sebelum diorang makan.Boss aku, seorang freethinker, seminggu sekali paling tidak akan membelikan aku kurma Ajwa untuk berbuka. Sebab dia kata Arab yang jual kurma tu beritahu ini antara kurma yang bagus, maka dia belikan aku kurma Ajwa. Aku makan dan aku simpan buat stok. Sebab berlebihan.Hari-hari lain ada ketikanya dia akan membawa pulang air susu yang dicampur almond, yang menjadi minuman tradisi orang Libya ketika berbuka. Nikmat betul diminum sejuk, tapi itu cerita lain lah.Bagi yang bukan beragama Islam, kawan-kawan aku ini melihat bulan Ramadan di Libya itu sebagai sesuatu yang sangat istimewa. Selain daripada kehidupan yang separa mati, kerana sebahagian waktu siang digunakan untuk tidur dan bermalas-malasan, Ramadan juga adalah bulan yang istimewa dengan pelbagai hidangan yang luar biasa. Makcik pembantu rumah yang lengannya ada tatu ular pun akan menyediakan hidangan yang “rare” sedikit, khususnya untuk akulah, sebagai satu-satunya manusia yang berpuasa di dalam villa tersebut.

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Di Malaysia pula, setiap kali berbuka puasa di luar, aku selalu ternampak boss bukan Islam yang membawa pekerjanya, habis diangkut satu pejabat, kadangkala dengan anak isteri masing-masing datang berbuka puasa. Meriah sungguh.Faktor makanan adalah faktor utama yang memeriahkan mereka, kerana kau tahu sahajalah kalau buffet di hotel, makanan yang disediakan kalau boleh mahu berasal dari segenap pelusuk dunia. Peluang diambil mereka untuk bergembira dengan makanan sambil mengembirakan hati para pekerja Muslim mereka.Selepas berbuka mereka berhenti seketika untuk solat Maghrib atau kemudian langsung Isyak dan berterawih. Boss dan keluarga masih setia menunggu di meja. Selepas solat atau sehingga selesai terawih, mereka akan makan dan berbual semula sehinggalah waktu buffet berakhir pada jam 10 malam. Meriah.Sesudah selesai boss akan pergi ke cashier untuk membuat bayaran. Muka ceria senyum lebar sambil masih boleh gelak berdekah-dekah lagi. Tak pula aku jumpa lagi yang melenting meraung menjerit marah sebab satu kepala kena bayar RM188 atau RM220. Meriah. Ramadan setahun sekali.

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Bulan Ramadan ni, kau pergilah ke mana sahaja, meriahnya memang terasa. Sama ada di sebuah daerah kering di Iraq, atau pun kawasan Islam minoriti di Dubrovnik. Sebenarnya, orang bukan Islam memang terasa akan kemeriahan bulan Ramadan ini, mudahnya kerana makanan seperti yang aku ceritakan tadi, walaupun bukan daripada sudut kerohanian. Mereka tahu berlapar seharian itu, kalau bertemu makanan nikmatnya sangat unik. Apatah lagi kalau dapat mengembirakan hati orang yang berpuasa. Kau tengok sahajalah di bazar Ramadan, bukan Islam turut sama bergembira kerana makanan.Bukan senang kau nak berjumpa tepung pelita duduk setempat dengan martabak, berjiran pula dengan ayam percik yang sebelahnya ada orang jual air tebu. Atau pun memilih seribu satu jenis kuih yang munculnya setahun sekali sahaja, dan hanya di bulan Ramadan.Tahun lepas, kerajaan Jerman yang tidak bersunat itu, telah menghapuskan cukai makanan di premis menjual barang makanan dan restoran milik orang Islam. Ini untuk memastikan harga makanan terkawal dan tidak melambung tinggi pada bulan Ramadan seperti di kebanyakan negara Islam. Mereka tahu bagaimana mahu mengembirakan hati orang Islam, seperti yang aku ceritakan tadi. Mereka faham bagaimana perasaan orang yang lapar bertemu dengan makanan.

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Berkongsi kegembiraan dengan semua umat manusia ini, aku rasa tidak pernah dilarang dalam mana-mana agama sekali pun. Apatah lagi untuk yang tahu dan faham rahsia di sebalik “sekolah” Ramadan ini, yang sepatutnya penuh dengan toleransi, dengan kesabaran, dengan rasa syukur dan rasa faham dengan kesusahan mereka yang tidak mampu. Atau paling tidak menjadi medan menguji kemampuan menurunkan lemak di dalam badan.Kalau kau sebagai orang Islam boleh menerima konsep Islam itu sebagai universal, mengapa kau juga tidak boleh menerima pakai Ramadan sebagai universal? Jika kau boleh menerima konsep bahawa Nabi Muhammad adalah rahmat kepada seluruh alam, mengapa kau tidak boleh menerima konsep bahawa segala yang dibawa oleh Nabi Muhammad itu juga, termasuk Ramadan di mana kau terpaksa berpuasa ini, sebagai satu rahmat untuk seluruh alam?Tapi itulah, pakai kopiah jadi imam, zakarnya bersunat dua tiga kali sekali pun belum tentu boleh faham tentang perkongsian kegembiraan di bulan Ramadan ini. Seperti yang aku beritahu pada permulaan tadi, orang Melayu-Islam ini, ada penyakit “exclusivity”. Kau fikir Ramadan ini hanya milik orang Melayu. Seperti mana kau fikir perkataan “Allah” itu juga milik orang Melayu, dan lain-lain perkataan yang kau cedok daripada bahasa Arab, Sankrist dan Inggeris, adalah milik eksklusif orang Melayu.

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Kau rasa dalam Islam ini, orang Melayu adalah eksklusif kerana itu lah, Islam orang Melayu adalah yang paling betul, tepat, berkualiti dan terus masuk syurga. Kau pula melihat bukan Islam adalah sesuatu yang tidak perlu masuk dalam lingkungan kehidupan kau beragama, kerana mereka makan babi, dan kau, walaupun kau tidak sembahyang, kau minum arak dan kau tidak berpuasa tapi kau tidak makan babi. Bukan?Cuba bayangkan jika kau memandu, di Lebuhraya Utara Selatan untuk pulang berhari raya. Jalan penuh sesak dengan kereta, dan kau pula terlupa membawa makanan atau pun berhenti membeli minuman untuk berbuka. Sampai waktu berbuka dengan kereta yang masih lagi bergerak perlahan kau hanya ada satu kotak kecil kurma, yang kau dapat semasa pergi servis kereta sebelum balik kampung. Budak cashier bukan Islam yang bagi kurma itu mengucapkan selamat berpuasa dan selamat hari raya kepada kau, dan mengingatkan kau supaya hati-hati memandu.Kau ambil kurma itu dan kau jamah untuk kau berbuka puasa. Kau ada rasa bersyukur tak? Kau ada rasa terdetik nak berterima kasih tak? Kau ada rasa lega tak kerana dapat makan? Kau ingat budak cashier tu tahu ke tidak kurma yang dia bagi itu sudah menjadi satu-satunya makanan kau untuk berbuka pada hari itu? Walaupun kau tidak terbit rasa bersyukur, tidak terlintas rasa mahu berterima kasih?

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Jadi, apa masalah kau dengan menerima pemberian daripada orang bukan Islam untuk berbuka puasa? Atau sebagai tanda ingatan untuk kau yang berpuasa? Apa masalah kau dengan orang yang memberikan kurma? Atau orang bukan Islam yang menghulurkan makanan untuk orang yang berpuasa? Puasa kau cacat? Esoknya kau terus murtad?Pedulikan segala garis politik yang cuba dibawa oleh dua tiga biji kurma itu, kerana aku sudah menelan ratusan kurma Ajwa yang diberikan oleh seorang freethinker, dan hari ini aku masih lagi seorang Islam.

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Dah Pandai Makan Pakai Tangan, Lelaki Mat Salleh Ini Siap Ajar Member Cara Yang Betul

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

Seperti yang kita tahu, mat salleh selalunya akan makan menggunakan sudu dan garfu berbanding menggunakan tangan terus

Ia disebabkan budaya mereka yang sudah biasa makan menggunakan sudu dan garfu berbanding dengan budaya kita. Jaranglah nak lihat mat salleh makan menggunakan tangan terus betul tak?Namun, lain pula dengan video ini apabila memaparkan sekumpulan mat salleh makan menggunakan tangan telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @wanaja5 Bile mu dh pandai mkn ngn tngn & nk ajr mmber lain mkn ngn tngn lak   Funny - Gold-Tiger

Ajar member cara makan guna tangan

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan sekumpulan mat salleh sedang makan di sebuah restoran dengan beberapa orang Melayu.Namun, apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan adalah kesemuanya makan menggunakan tangan dan bukan sudu. Malah, salah seorang daripada mereka dilihat mengajar rakannya untuk makan menggunakan tangan dengan betul.

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"Macam payah beno jer, tapi muncung tak menahan" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut merasa terhibur dan memberikan pelbagai reaksi.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 949.2K views, 91.5K likes dan 2,838 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Amboi, mentang-mentang dah pandai makan pakai tangan berlagak ya :P

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

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Atlet Renang Post Kata-Kata Akhir Di IG Sebelum Ditemui Mati Bunuh Diri Kerana Kemurungan

Semalam, 24 Oktober 2019, rakyat Malaysia telah dikejutkan lagi dengan kematian seorang atlet renang dari Sarawak dipercayai akibat kemurungan

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Lelaki berusia 19 tahun yang dikenali sebagai Ayrton Lim dipercayai telah membunuh diri akibat kemurungan. Mayat atlet renang itu telah ditemui oleh ibunya sendiri di ruang tamu rumah mereka di Tabuan Laru, Kuching, Sarawak.Menurut sumber, kejadian tersebut telah disedari oleh ibunya selepas pulang menjemput seorang lagi anaknya dari sekolah. Sebaik sahaja ibunya sampai ke rumah, dia menyedari bahawa anaknya itu sudah tidak sedarkan diri. Sejurus menelefon pihak hospital bagi mendapatkan bantuan, pihak paramedik dari Hospital Umum Sarawak (HUS) tiba di rumah mereka lalu mengesahkan bahawa anaknya itu sudah meninggal dunia.

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Ayrton Lim dipercayai telah mengalami kemurungan sejak tiga hari sebelum kematiannya

Ayrton Lim.
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Menurut siasatan, Ketua Polis Daerah Kuching, Asisten Komisioner Awang Din Awang Gani berkata bahawa siasatan awal mendapati atlet terbabit mengalami kemurungan sejak tiga hari sebelum bertindak untuk membunuh diri. Ini kerana tiada unsur jenayah yang dijumpai oleh pihak polis dan kes tersebut diklasifikasikan sebagai mati mengejut.

Lebih menyedihkan, Ayrton Lim turut memuat naik IG story terakhir di laman Instagram miliknya seolah-olah memberitahu pengikutnya bahawa dia akan pergi selamanya...

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IG story ini telah dimuat naik 12 jam sebelum kematiannya. Penulisan itu juga sebenarnya memberikan 'hint' buat rakan-rakan dan pengikutnya bahawa dia akan pergi selamanya. Ini kerana dia telah berterima kasih kepada setiap orang yang pernah menjadi sebahagian daripada hidupnya selama 19 tahun.

"Depression is not just sadness, crying and dressing in black.." - Pengguna Twitter.

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Ramai juga pengguna twitter yang lain turut berkongsi pendapat tentang isu depresi ini. Ianya bukanlah sesuatu yang boleh disangka akan berlaku kepada seseorang kerana kadang-kala, orang yang paling gembiralah sebenarnya paling cenderung untuk menghidap depresi ini.

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Image via Twitter

Jika anda mempunyai ahli keluarga atau rakan-rakan yang mempunyai masalah kemurungan seperti ini, dapatkan bantuan segera melalui talian di bawah:

1. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM) - TELENITA Address: 85, Jalan 21/1, Sea Park, 46300 Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Contact: +603-7877 0224 | Website2. BEFRIENDERSAddress: 95 Jalan Templer, 46000, Petaling Jaya, Selangor. Contact: +603-7956 8144 | +603-7956 8145 | [email protected] | Website3. DBKL TELECOUNSELLINGAddress: Tingkat 1, Menara DBKL, Jalan Raja Laut 50350 Kuala Lumpur. Contact: 1800-88-2600 | 03-261799054. TALIAN NURContact: 15999 | [email protected]5. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Contact: +03-7956 3488 |[email protected] | Website


'Boy Genius' Who Can't Further His Studies Thinks M'sian Education System Is "Restrictive"

Adi Putra Abdul Ghani has been dubbed 'boy genius' since he shot to fame as a six-year-old solving complex mathematical equations in 2005

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Now, the 19-year-old is not only a part-time lecturer at Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris, he is also on a nationwide educational tour teaching students mathematical formulae under his Adimatik programme, The Star reported.

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The gifted boy has not obtained secondary school-level academic qualifications such as SPM or A-levels because he found the Malaysian education system too restrictive

When Adi was nine years old in 2009, his attempt to take A-levels was unsuccessful as he had taken on too many subjects which included Physics, Mathematics, and Additional Mathematics, on top of 10 other subjects in school.Without sitting for SPM, Adi is unable to pursue tertiary education.

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"The education system has failed me because besides having to attend classes at school and lectures at university, I was burdened with a lot of assignments to be completed," he said.He later underwent private schooling instead.

According to Adi, the fact that gifted students in the country are also required to sit for SPM or an SPM equivalent in order to further his studies hinders their growth

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"This type of system restricts the cognitive development of gifted children because they are not being given room to explore their potential. This leads them nowhere," he said.Adi Putra said that he is willing to help the Malaysian government develop an education model fit for genius children, Kosmo! Online reported.

Meanwhile, the Education Ministry will be partnering with Finland in an effort to improve the Malaysian education system:

                Finland Is Sending Education Experts To Help Malaysia Improve Its Education System

Here's to a fruitful collaboration!

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New Leaks Show That The Google Pixel 8 Pro Will Have A Flat Display And Rounded Corners

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We may have just gotten our first look of the upcoming Pixel 8 Pro

Thanks to a partnership between online comparison and shopping platform, smartprix, and renowned leaker @OnLeaks on Twitter, we have our first look at the design of the Google Pixel 8 Pro.

Image via smartprix

Image via smartprix

The smartphone will boast a redesigned body with rounded corners, which is a change from the boxy design of its recent predecessors. Additionally, the back camera module now features three lenses imbued into a single oval area, while the front camera appears in a single punch-hole accompanied by a flat panel screen.

The bottom of the camera flash also displays a new mystery sensor with an unknown function

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According to smartprix, the sensor could be a depth or macro sensor that's built in to further enhance the camera, or an entirely new sensor technology completely.

Other things such as its USB Type-C port, SIM tray, and signature Google Logo at the back of the phone will remain the same

In comparison, here's how the Google Pixel 7 Pro looks like.
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Want to get a new phone but don't know where to start? We got you covered:

                10 Smartphones To Look Forward To In 2023 If You Wanna Upgrade Your Device

A lot of expected heavyweights.

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Explained: Why Afghans Are Desperately Trying To Escape After The Taliban's Takeover

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1. What is happening at the airport in Kabul, Afghanistan?

Tens of thousands of Afghans are trying to flee their country after Taliban militants took over their capital city last week.The airport is said to be the locals' last escape route as the militants are racing to block all exits in the capital.Viral videos and photos on social media see a huge crowd of Afghans trying to climb over fences to get into the airport in Kabul.

VIDEO: Thousands flock to Kabul airport, trying to flee the Taliban as the group's feared hardline brand of Islamist rule patrols Kabul after a stunningly swift end to Afghanistan's 20-year war pic.twitter.com/M9TpTo1fKb— AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 17, 2021

A photo shared by US defence and security news site Defense One shows over 640 people standing shoulder to shoulder in a cargo plane.According to Forbes, the aircraft was designed only to accommodate 134 soldiers and 77,564kg of cargo.The aircraft, one of many that managed to take off, safely landed in Qatar on Sunday, 15 August.

Image via Defense One

Meanwhile, a video showing another US aircraft taxiing at the airport is also being widely circulated on the Internet.In the video, Afghans can be seen trying to cling onto the plane while hundreds of others run along with the taxiing aircraft.The Guardian reported, based on footage, that bodies of two men and a woman were seen lying on the ground of the airport. It is unsure whether they fell from the aircraft or they were victims of a stampede. The UK news portal also reported that at least two individuals were seen falling to their deaths from the undercarriage immediately after takeoff.

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Taliban militants reportedly fired warning shots to control the crowd near the airport, while the Pentagon said US troops shot down two unidentified gunmen who fired live rounds at the crowd.

2. Who is the Taliban?

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The Taliban is a military organisation in Afghanistan officially formed in 1994, reported CNN. Prior to that, they were responsible for fighting against invading Soviet forces in the 1980s.During their rule of Afghanistan in the mid-90s, they aimed to remove any foreign influence and impose their interpretation of Islamic law on the country — which included limiting women's movement to their home, banning women from education and work, and forcing women to wear all-covering burqas.In 2001, the Taliban was said to be providing sanctuary to Osama bin Laden's Al-Qaeda movement, reported BBC.The Al-Qaeda group was responsible for the 9/11 attack in the US. 19 men hijacked four commercial planes in the US before crashing two into the World Trade Center towers and one into the Pentagon.More than 2,700 were killed in the deadliest terrorist attack in US history.On 7 October 2001, the US launched attacks in Afghanistan. By December of the year, the Taliban regime collapsed.

The presence of US troops in Afghanistan is said to be the "longest war" in US history.
Image via Baz Ratner/Reuters via Al Jazeera

Since then, for over two decades, the US spent hundreds of billions of dollars to build up the Afghan government and its defence forces, reported The New York Times.In February last year, then US president Donald Trump's administration signed a peace deal with the Taliban in Doha, Qatar.The US agreed to withdraw troops and release some 5,000 Taliban prisoners. In exchange, the Taliban agreed to take steps to prevent any group or individual — including Al-Qaeda — from using Afghanistan to threaten the security of the US or its allies.The US set 31 August as the deadline to fully withdraw its troops from Afghanistan.

3. Why did the US want to pull its troops out of Afghanistan?

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The reason behind withdrawing its troops from Afghanistan is to end the 20-year military mission and stop sacrificing "thousands of America's daughters and sons" in the war."We did not go to Afghanistan to nation-build," CNBC quoted US President Joe Biden as saying on 8 July.He said throughout the 20 years, the ideal conditions where the US troops could be pulled out from the country never materialised.With that said, Biden added it will be up to the Afghan government to decide the future of its country.

4. Why are Afghans fleeing the country?

Afghans climbed to the top of an airplane as they waited at the Kabul airport.
Image via Wakil Kohsar/AFP via Al Jazeera

The Taliban was an oppressive regime when it ruled the country between 1996 and 2001, the AP reported. Music was banned, the hands of thieves were cut off as punishment, and adulterers were stoned.The American non-profit news agency reported that many Afghans fear that the Taliban will reimpose the harsh interpretation of Islamic law.The Taliban stated its intention to build an "inclusive, Islamic government" and provide a secure environment for the return of normal life after decades of war. In recent years, they have also been said to present themselves in a more moderate front, pledging that they will not exact revenge. However, many Afghans do not believe in its promises.

5. Why did the Afghan government and security forces collapse without putting up a fight?

Afghan President Ashraf Ghani (centre) arriving at the Parliament in March 2021.
Image via Mariam Zuhaib/AP via The New York Times

Just weeks ahead of the deadline of the US troops' withdrawal, the Taliban launched an aggressive attack on cities in Afghanistan.According to Al Jazeera, the Taliban captured 26 out of the country's 34 provincial capitals in 10 days.Over the weekend, photos and videos of Taliban fighters taking control over the Afghan presidential palace emerged online.This comes after Afghan President Ashraf Ghani fled his country. He explained that his escape was to avoid further bloodshed.As to the question of why the Afghan government and security forces did not put up a fight against the militants, AP said the short answer is "corruption".The news agency reported that the Western-backed government was rife with corruption, with local commanders often exaggerating the number of soldiers to siphon off the given resources.The US, along with the North Atlantic Treaty Organization (NATO), had injected billions of dollars into the country to equip Afghan security forces with weapons. France24 reported that the US had spent USD83 billion (about RM352 billion) on the cause.

Image via US Air Force Staff  Sergeant Markus M Maier via The Diplomat

While their 300,000 troops were formidable on paper, the entire army was plagued by years of corruption, pay-offs, poor leadership, lack of training, and plummeting morale.Their morale further dwindled when it became clear that US troops will be pulled out for good.

6. What is US president Joe Biden doing?

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As of now, Biden said US troops will be staying longer in the war zone to evacuate American citizens and eligible Afghan allies, reported The Guardian.He gave a stern warning to the Taliban that a "devastating" consequence will unfold if it attempted to attack or disrupt the evacuation mission.Speaking during a press conference yesterday, 16 August, he admitted his administration was caught by surprise by the speed of the Taliban's takeover, which he blamed on the Afghan government's lack of will to fight."After 20 years, I've learned the hard way that there was never a good time to withdraw US forces," he said."Any more years in Afghanistan would not have made any difference. US troops were bearing the brunt for them (Afghans).""We gave them every chance to determine their own future. What we couldn't provide them was the will to fight for that future," Biden added, a sentiment that is similar to what he had said in July.There are currently 2,500 US troops at the Kabul airport. Another 3,500 will be deployed when the runways are open.It is learnt that the West has to evacuate tens of thousands of Afghans. They are people who have been promised resettlement because of their work with and for the US and Britain.A chancellor in Germany said they have to evacuate 10,000 people from Afghanistan whom they are responsible for. The evacuees include 2,500 Afghan support staff, human rights activists, lawyers, and others whom the government sees as being at risk, according to The Guardian.

7. Who are left in Afghanistan to defend their country?

Without a president, former Afghan president Hamid Karzai and current Vice President Amrullah Saleh have stepped in to fill the power vacuum.In a tweet, Hamid said that he will coordinate a council to manage a peaceful transfer of power, reported New York Times.He advised the remaining Afghan government and the Taliban to act in restraint.Meanwhile, Amrullah — a former head of intelligence who has been fighting against the Taliban since the 1990s — said that he will never surrender.

I will never, ever & under no circumstances bow to d Talib terrorists. I will never betray d soul & legacy of my hero Ahmad Shah Masoud, the commander, the legend & the guide. I won't dis-appoint millions who listened to me. I will never be under one ceiling with Taliban. NEVER.— Amrullah Saleh (@AmrullahSaleh2) August 15, 2021

Below is the timeline of key historical events relevant to the Afghanistan and Taliban conflict:

Afghanistan since the Soviet occupation.#AFPgraphic timeline of main developments in Afghanistan since the Soviet occupation pic.twitter.com/ehJZzz61Ck— AFP News Agency (@AFP) August 17, 2021


An Aunt Sued Her 8-Year-Old Nephew For RM534,822 Over A Hug That Broke Her Wrist

Jennifer Connell, a 54-year-old HR manager in New York City, sued her nephew, Sean Tarala, for USD127,000 (RM534,822) over events that occurred at his 8th birthday party 4 years ago in the year 2011

Jennifer Connell.
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According to the aunt, her nephew, Sean Tarala, now 12, should have known better than to jump into her arms as he welcomed her to his birthday party. She described his act as a "forceful greeting."

The aunt, Jennifer Connell, claimed her nephew acted unreasonably when his exuberant greeting caused her to fall and break her wrist in 2011, the Westport News reported from the courthouse on Monday.He had been riding his first two-wheeled bicycle – which was bright red, according to testimony – around his home. When Connell arrived, he dropped it and ran to her. “I remember him shouting, ‘Auntie Jen, I love you!’ and there he was flying at me,” Connell is quoted as saying in court.

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She told the court that she realised she had been injured but did not want to raise the matter at the time because she did not want to ruin his birthday celebration.
However, she said the injury had had a massive impact on her life.

Jennifer Connell leaving court after suing her 12-year-old nephew for wrist injury.
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Jennifer, who does not have her own children, said that her injury made it difficult to get around Manhattan, where she lived. She said it also caused her other issues.

“I was at a party recently, and it was difficult to hold my hors d’oeuvre (appetizer) plate,” she said, according to the Connecticut Post.

You think she's a riot? You should read what her lawyer said. He finishes it in a way that just adds the cherry on top of this circus act:

Jennifer Connell's lawyer William Beckert told the New York Daily News that his client didn't take pleasure in suing her nephew, but that he "should have known better.""We have rules for children," he said. "He was not careful. He was unsafe."

Luckily, jurors, who took only 25 minutes, ruled in favour of the kid

According to jurors in Bridgeport, the nephew Sean Tarala was not liable for his actions in the case brought against him by his aunt, Jennifer Connell, the Connecticut Post reported.The child was the only defendant in the case, and he was accompanied to court by his father, according to the Connecticut Post. The boy’s mother died last year.The boy's attorney, Thomas Noniewicz, told the New York Daily News that justice was served."Kids will be kids," Noniewicz told the newspaper. "He was an 8-year-old boy being an 8-year-old boy…Sean was not negligent."

Unsurprisingly, the 54-year-old has become the most hated aunt:

The entire internet wishing Jennifer Connell had broken her neck instead of her wrist. Shameless money grabbing wretch.— Stretch (@StretchyStace) October 13, 2015

Y'know eating hors d'oeuvres is a serious matter; clearly he'll move onto murder if she doesn't set him straight <facepalm> #jenniferconnell— Louise Steggals (@LouLAMarathon) October 13, 2015

Women sues her orphaned nephew for hugging her too tight. Pretty much the worst person ever. #JenniferConnell— Ross Chmiel (@ross_chmiel) October 13, 2015

Jennifer Connell, you're worse than Skreli and the lion killer combined. Congrats, you've guaranteed yourself a week of public mockery!— lets get bradical (@brad_schwartz) October 13, 2015

#jenniferconnell has to be the worst human being on earth. Such a disgusting thing to do to your nephew who clearly loved you. Poor kid— Ms.Rose'Se (@msrosese) October 13, 2015

#JenniferConnell Shows you can choose your mates but not your family... #idiotoftheday #1stworldprobs pic.twitter.com/PUKlKmKoNx— allanon78 (@mcbt1000) October 14, 2015

This whole #jenniferconnell story is unreal. Suing your nephew?

Judge Judy does not approve of your crap. pic.twitter.com/HZQjfUuYmI— The Cranky Centrist (@CrankyCentrist) October 14, 2015


[VIDEO] Bagi Alasan Sakit Tekak, Pelajar Sengaja Buat Suara Kepit Ini Bikin Dekah Ramai

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Walaupun negara kita sudah berada pada fasa endemik, namun masih ada pensyarah yang lebih selesa untuk mengadakan kelas dalam talian

Hal ini bukan sekadar mudah buat pensyarah namun buat para pelajar juga. Mana tidaknya, mereka tidak perlu bersusah-payah bersiap hendak pergi ke kelas.Tambahan lagi, kelas dalam talian lebih best sebab ada yang boleh mendengar kuliah sambil baring, sambil makan atau sambil membuat apa-apa kerja lain. Maklumlah, tiada siapa yang nampak.Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok berkenaan seorang pelajar lelaki yang membuat suara kepit semasa online class telah membuatkan ramai terhibur.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @dayniely Sakit tekak katanya#fyppppppppppppppppppppppp #fyp #fypmalaysia #viral #apalagihashtagkenaletakniuntuknampaktryhard #okdonetryhard  I'm Addicted To - SUBAG GOO

Jawab guna suara kepit bila pensyarah ambil kehadiran, sakit tekak katanya

Menerusi video yang dikongsi oleh @dayniely, kelihatan seorang pensyarah sedang mengambil kehadiran pelajarnya di dalam sebuah kelas dalam talian.Namun, apa yang mencuit hati ramai adalah apabila dia memanggil nama Muhammad Faizi, tiba-tiba pelajar lelaki tersebut menjawab dengan menggunakan suara kepit seperti perempuan.Apabila ditanya dia memberi alasan sakit tekak. Hal ini membuatkan pensyarah tersebut terkejut dan ketawa mendengar jawapannya. "Oh boleh bertukar sekejap ya", kata pensyarah tersebut.

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"From Faiziah to Faizi real quick" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 534.6K views, 75.8K likes serta 977 comments di TikTok.Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur mendengar suara kepit pelajar tersebut. Malah, ada juga yang turut merindui zaman belajar mereka. Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Mentang-mentang lah pensyarah tak nampak, boleh pula dia bertukar jadi suara perempuan. Macam-macam hal!

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