7 Places To Take Pottery Classes In KL And PJ

Disclaimer: This list is arranged in no particular order.

1. Beary Potter Studio

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Founded in 2015 by Chloe Wong, Beary Potter Studio provides a wide range of classes for entry to advanced levels. Depending on your preference, you can select a one-day workshop or multi-week sessions.If you want to go as a group for a birthday party or an outing with colleagues, they provide team building or private sessions as well.They have themes every month for the hand-building class. This month's theme is Japanese teacups and coasters!Address:A-7-1, Jalan C180/1,Dataran C180 Balakong, 43200 Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia.Contact: +603-90817160Website | Facebook | Instagram

2. Clay Expression

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Whether you're a beginner or an expert, Clay Expression has pottery classes and workshops for all levels. They offer introductory classes or four-lesson and eight-lesson packages.Trained instructors will demonstrate while providing instructions and guidance as you learn different techniques in pottery making.They also offer private workshops suitable for groups of six to 30 people.Address:757, 5 Block C, Jalan Subang 3,47610 Subang Jaya, Selangor D.E. Malaysia.Contact:+6012-3805505 (Cindy Koh - founder)+6018 2999054 (Studio)Website | Facebook | Instagram

3. 22CraftStudio

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Melt your stress away by kneading, throwing or hand-building clay at 22CraftStudio.They have trial courses and courses for both throwing, hand-building, and other techniques. Prices per class start from RM100 onwards. You can check out the details on their Instagram Highlights under 'Class Info'.Address:19, Jalan SL 1/12,Bandar Sungai Long,43000 Kajang, Selangor, Malaysia.Contact:+6013-2010093Website | Facebook | Instagram

4. Vava Art Studio

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Not just an art school, Vava Art Studio has hand-building pottery classes, wheel-throwing classes, and 30-minute workshops on how to glaze. Prices vary depending on which class you pick.Address:Jalan Bendahara 1/7, Bandar Mahkota Cheras, 43200 Cheras, Selangor, Malaysia.Contact:+6011-39217030Facebook | Instagram

5. Life Ceramics

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Image via Life Ceramics/Facebook

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Other than catering to adults, pottery is a great experience for kids. Life Ceramics has 'Discovery' sessions that are kid-friendly. And they also provide course-based classes for you to learn the complete process of pottery throwing.A one-hour pottery session costs RM100 per adult and RM80 for children. Address:Lot-3A-01, 163 Retail Park, 8, Jalan Kiara, Mont Kiara,Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Contact:+603-23811950Facebook | Instagram

6. The Clay Arts Studio

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The Clay Arts Studio has been providing pottery classes and workshops since 2008. Each class duration is two hours to two-and-a-half hours long. A pottery hand-building trial class costs RM180 per person. And a pottery wheel throwing trial class is RM260 per person. Prices include the materials, glazing, and firing costs.You can book an appointment through WhatsApp or email [email protected] / [email protected]Address:2-5, One Avenue, Dataran Pelangi Utama, Jalan Masjid PJU 6A,47400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor DE, Malaysia.Contact:+6012-2785771Website | Facebook | Instagram

7. Tenmoku Pottery

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This pottery studio was founded by Soo Chow Mean, who has been practising in the ceramics industry for more than 30 years. Other than providing pottery classes, Tenmoku Pottery also sells their work on their website. Some of the items include teapot sets, vases, bowls, and trays, among others.Address:23, Jalan Industri Batu Caves 1/1,Taman Perindustrian Batu Caves,68100 Batu Caves,Selangor Darul Ehsan.Contact:+603-61875898Website | Facebook

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MOH: First Case Of COVID-19 Omicron Variant Detected In Malaysia

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The first case of the COVID-19 variant Omicron has been detected in Malaysia, says Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin

According to a statement by the Ministry of Health (MOH) today, 3 December, Khairy said the case was a 19-year-old South African citizen who entered the country via Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) from Singapore on 19 November.The individual is a student at a private university in Ipoh, Perak.

The case tested positive at the airport and was immediately placed into self-quarantine at a residence provided by the university

The student, who is fully vaccinated and had no symptoms, was transferred to the quarters by a private bus arranged by the university.The case was quarantined for 10 days until 29 November.

Kenyataan Media Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia Perkembangan Semasa Varian Baharu Omicron (B.1.1.529) dan Langkah-Langkah Kawalan Serta Pencegahan di Malaysia pic.twitter.com/PfbjLmK4Pq— KKMalaysia (@KKMPutrajaya) December 3, 2021

Khairy said it is important to note that the case was only known to be of the Omicron variant retrospectively

"As people catch up with the Omicron announcement, it's important to note that this case came in to Malaysia on 19 November before South Africa reported the first detected case to the World Health Organization," he tweeted.He said the ministry found out about the Omicron case by going back to do genomic tests on all previous positive cases from KLIA between 11 and 28 November to see if the variant has entered the country."What is important is the individual fully complied with home quarantine, is fully vaccinated and was asymptomatic," he said."We have done both automated and manual contact tracing and so far this case is contained."

After we found out about Omicron we went back to do genomic tests on all positive cases from KLIA between 11 and 28 November to see if it is already here. That’s how we detected the case.— Khairy Jamaluddin  (@Khairykj) December 3, 2021

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‘Intermittent Fasting’ - Diet Kuruskan Badan Ikut Sunnah. Lisa Surihani Pun Guna Cara Ini!

Sekiranya diet Atkins, Detoks, Paleo, Vegan mahupun Low-Carb tidak berkesan buat tubuh anda, inilah masanya untuk anda mencuba diet terbaru yang semakin popular iaitu Intermittent Fasting!

Intermittent fasting adalah diet dengan cara mengatur pola makanan. Ibarat seperti berpuasa cuma bezanya ialah ianya hanya dalam tempoh tertentu. Walau bagaimanapun, diet ini membenarkan pengamalnya untuk minum air sepanjang tempoh berpuasa bagi mengelakkan dehidrasi. Diet cara ini bukan sahaja membantu mengurangkan pengambilan jumlah makanan tetapi turut mengatur tempoh untuk makan dan tempoh ber'puasa'.Dr. Siti Aniza Basir, pakar dalam bidang pemakanan dan nutrisi telah membuat satu perkongsian tentang intermittent fasting dalam laman Facebook peribadinya.

Dr. Siti Aniza Basir.
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Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

IF ialah 'Intermittent Fasting'. Telah terbukti dalam kajian bahawa PUASA adalah diet terbaik. Bukan nak sangkal pasal Paleo diet, Atkins, Mediterranean, dan lain-lain, tapi in my personal opinion, kita ada sunnah. Ikut lah sunnah. Rasulullah SAW banyak berpuasa, dengan pelbagai sebab. So IF adalah cara terbaik nak bagi tubuh kita rehat.Nak buat puasa Nabi Daud AS, macam tak mampu. Sebab iman nipis. Setiap hari ada pasar malam, pasar rabu. Macam macam rasa tekak ni nak makan. Macam 20 tahun tak makan. Padahal baru minggu lepas pergi beli. Kan kan? Siapa sentap memang kita sama lah.IF ini ialah kita bagi perut, usus kita rehat dalam masa 12-14 jam. So terpulang you all nak mula jam berapa. Kalau start 6.30 petang, esok jam 9.30 pagi baru breakfast. Kalau mula 8.30 malam, 11.30 pagi baru start makan/breakfast.

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Apa kebaikan IF?Banyak!Its also known as “CLOSING YOUR KITCHEN EARLY”Biar betul doktor?Betul. Inilah yang saya sudah dan telah jalani selama lebih kurang 10 bulan. Waktu terakhir kami makan malam ialah jam 6.30 petang.‘Berpuasa’ dalam erti kata berpuasa malam ini, walaupun anda ‘LOAD' di siang hari anda, akan membantu anda HILANG LEBIH BANYAK kilo!Di dalam Journal Cell Metabolisme, kajian telah dilakukan ke atas 2 kumpulan tikus yang diberi diet ‘High Fats, High Calories’ untuk 100 hari,Kumpulan Pertama dibenarkan makan sepanjang hari siang dan malam (healthy, controlled diet) manakala Kumpulan Kedua hanya mempunyai akses selama 8 jam pada waktu siang tetapi boleh makan apa sahaja jenis diet, dan hasilnya menunjukkan:“Kumpulan BERPUASA 14 JAM iaitu Kumpulan Kedua kekal berat badan dan dengan otot (lean muscles) dan Kumpulan Pertama yang makan & makan selama mahu menjadi OBES walaupun keduanya makan sama nilai kalori yang dibekalkan”

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Jadi, cara terbaik untuk BERPUASA 14 /16 jam ialah memulakan SARAPAN anda SEAWAL jam 9.30/10.30 pagi!Tatacaranya banyak:As newbie - Kak Siti advice buat 12 jam dulu. Kita boleh start last dinner pukul 6.30 petang, esok breakfast 6.30 pagi. Bila dah okay, buat 14 jam. 6.30 petang dinner dan 8.30 pagi breakfast. Lepas itu, teruskan perjuangan 16 jam. Dinner pukul 6.30 petang, breakfast merangkap lunch pukul 10.30 pagi. Sebaiknya 14-16 jam berpuasa.It's flexible. Buat ikut keperluan. Contoh, semalam ada kenduri makan pukul 8.30 malam, esok itu tak perlu breakfast, terus lunch!Lapar?In between itu, anda boleh untuk:1. Minum air masak.2. Minum air garam. Garam bukit 1/2 teaspoon with air mineral.3. Green Tea.4. Coffee.5. Tea.

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Nombor 3, 4, 5 semua without sugar or susu ye! Kang Kak Siti cakap tak boleh gula, boleh lah pergi mamak mintak teh sarbat! Abab nanti!Kemudian, IF ini boleh lah buat EOD dulu iaitu Alternate Day. Satu hari IF satu hari FeedDay! Tapi No Refined Sugar and Processed Food!Lepas dah okay boleh buat daily.*IF adalah cara terbaik untuk mengurangkan Insulin Malas/Craving/Ketagihan/Sifat nak mengunyah yang tak habis-habis itu.

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Pelakon jelita, Lisa Surihani turut mengamalkan intermittent fasting untuk kekal cantik dan ramping

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Lisa yang tampil lebih ramping ibarat anak dara setelah melahirkan anak keduanya telah memuat naik beberapa tips yang diamalkannya bagi mengurangkan berat badan.

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Menurut Lisa, tips yang diamalkannya ini walaupun berkesan buatnya namun mungkin tidak sesuai untuk orang lain. Berikut adalah empat tips kuruskan badan yang diamalkan Lisa Surihani:*Disclaimer: Untuk makluman, video di bawah dirakam sewaktu Lisa masih belum berhijab.

1. Bertukar kepada beras herba ponni

Kebiasaannya umum menggunakan beras biasa. Namun begitu, bagi Lisa Surihani, dia memilih untuk menggunakan beras herba ponni dalam usahanya untuk mengurangkan berat badan. Ini kerana, beras herba ponni mempunyai kandungan serat yang lebih tinggi berbanding beras biasa. Walaupun diambil dalam jumlah yang sedikit, ia mampu membuatkan anda berasa kenyang.

2. Mengurangkan gula dalam makanan dan minuman

Seperti yang semua sudah maklum, gula merupakan salah satu penyebab kenaikan berat badan sekiranya diambil secara berlebihan. Oleh sebab itu, Lisa sebolehnya mengurangkan pengambilan gula dalam makanan dan minuman hariannya.

3. Mengamalkan intermittent fasting

Kaedah diet yang mudah dan tidak menyeksakan. Seperti penjelasan oleh Dr. Siti diatas, apa yang perlu dilakukan adalah membahagikan masa selama 16 jam untuk berpuasa dan 8 jam untuk makan. Diet yang fleksibel ini bergantung kepada keselesaan individu.Intermittent fasting boleh dilakukan ketika anda sedang tidur. Sebagai contoh, diet ini dimulakan pada pukul 8 malam sehingga 12 tengahari keesokan harinya. 8 jam berikutnya, anda boleh makan dengan kerap bersyarat dengan kuantiti yang sedikit dan terkawal. Pada masa yang sama, perlu kerap minum air kosong dan sebolehnya elakkan minuman atau makanan yang manis.

4. Melakukan senaman

Bersenam dalam konteks Lisa Surihani ini bukanlah bermaksud senaman berat. Cukuplah sekadar senaman ringan yang anda boleh lakukan agar kekal fit seperti berbasikal, ber-jogging, lompat bintang, berlari atas treadmill dan sebagainya.

Jom sama-sama kita cuba intermittent fasting diet ini!

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Walau bagaimanapun, IF tidak semestinya berkesan untuk semua orang kerana masing-masing mempunyai jenis badan yang berbeza.
Oleh itu, sebelum berniat untuk melakukan IF, dapatkan nasihat daripada pakar pemakanan terlebih dahulu.

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Nokia's Insanely Bizarre Multi-Screen Smartwatch Of The Future Is Ridiculously Awesome

WATCH: Nokia's Facet smartwatch concept

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Nokia's facet smartwatch concept is a sure shot claim to the most futuristic smartwatch ever!

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Nokia is the latest company with its sights set on the smartwatch space, and if new pictures and a video is any indication, it will be quite a feast for the eyes.

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The company was recently awarded patent approval for a multi-segment wearable accessory, which essentially looks like a chain of touch screens on one wristband.

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According to images posted to the U.S. Patent & Trademark Office, the device (with the code name "Facet") features different applications running on individual segments, displaying the time on one screen, email on another and so on.

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The bracelet has multiple “facets” displays that are each running their own applications. This is madness!

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You can either turn your wrist to view different apps or slide the bracelet to change the positions of the panels. And, of course, you can slide the apps from one display to another.

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Man Who Attended Badminton Competition At A KL Sports Complex Tests Positive For COVID-19

A man who recently played badminton at Desa Petaling Sports Complex has tested positive for COVID-19 and he is now advising those who had close contact with him to get tested as well

According to China Press, the man visited the sports complex located at Taman Desa Petaling, Kuala Lumpur on 19 September for a badminton competition.Upon learning his condition, he notified his family members, friends, and those involved in the competition to undergo COVID-19 screening.The person also gave a list of people whom he had close contact with to the Ministry of Health (MOH) and the authorities have since called up the group one by one to facilitate testing.

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It is understood that at least 25 players belonging to a club participated in the competition

On Saturday, 26 September, a week after their match, they received news that one of them had tested positive for the virus. As they currently await MOH's arrangement to get tested, they have been told to undergo self-quarantine at home and can only be released after the test results come out negative.China Press reached out to one of the players involved and said the COVID-19 positive player was on the opposing team, hence they had very little information on the case.However, they confirmed that they are in the process of getting screened.

Desa Petaling Sports Complex.
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Speaking to SAYS, the owner of Desa Petaling Sports Complex confirmed that none of the staff tested positive for the virus

The owner, who only wishes to be known as Ng, said the badminton courts have been fully disinfected, a procedure they have been complying with since the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) started.In a phone interview, Ng said the man was just a customer who happened to be at the sports centre and that he did not get infected at the premise."I hope members of the public can act responsibly with the information available," Ng said."I also hope everyone is healthy and unaffected by the virus."

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This 'Chonky' Cat Has Become The '#1 Tourist Attraction' In Poland

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Medieval castles, museums, and beautiful parks are just some of the many tourist attractions in Poland.
But lately, a rather 'chonky' fellow has taken first place on the list of must-see sites.

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Known as Gacek, which is Polish for 'long-eared bat', this black and white feline rose to fame after making an appearance in a YouTube documentary in 2020, which has since garnered over 752,000 views, according to Business Insider.Gacek has received a 4.9 rating on Google Maps and has been declared as the "#1 tourist attraction in Szczecin" by a fan who created an Instagram profile for him.In fact, the Business Insider report states that Gacek has even beaten other Szczecin hotspots, such as a Pomeranian Dukes' Castle built in 1346.

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Along with that, Gacek has raked up over 178 reviews on Google, with one saying that "it's one of the most important things to see in Poland", and another commenting that he's "definitely not a dog"

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Image via Google Maps

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Like many tourist attractions which get the occasional bad review, Gacek received a one-star review in 2022 for "stealing a sausage"

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Gacek has even attracted international travellers, who flew in to meet him

"As expected, he didn't pay any attention to me which made the experience fully wholesome," wrote one visitor who flew in from Oslo, Norway."I am very fortunate to have come here and meet this distinguished gentle creature," wrote another, adding that he was allowed to rub his belly."It was worth travelling three hours to feel ignored by him. Recommended," wrote one visitor, according to Notes from Poland.

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Even the occasional four-legged friend would pay Gacek a visit.

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The cat lives in a wooden box outside a store, with a little sign that says to not disturb him when he's sleeping

Visitors are encouraged to avoid feeding him, but they can leave a treat or two in a sealed container, which will be opened by his owner.

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Guys, Save This Number To Get #Belanjawan2019 Updates Directly From MOF Via WhatsApp

On Friday, the 2019 budget will be tabled in Parliament

And the Ministry of Finance (MoF) is making sure that people get all the information about the Pakatan Harapan Government's #Belanjawan2019.It has set up dedicated channels through which it plans to inform people on the go. While #Belanjawan2019 will be broadcasted live on national TV along with FB Live, the Ministry of Finance has also come up with a direct line for updates via WhatsApp.

The special Whatsapp channel will allow people to get the fastest and accurate information directly from the Finance Ministry

Here's what you have to do:Just send a message "Hello MOF" to 011-1000 3001 on WhatsApp.You can also click this link to subscribe to MoF's WhatsApp channel immediately.

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70-Year-Old Retiree Run Over By Car While Pumping Petrol In Kluang

On 23 August, a video of a man being run over by a car at a petrol station in Kluang, Johor went viral on social media after it was posted on Facebook

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In the grainy video, a white coloured Kancil was shown filling up petrol

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When the driver finished filling up, she and her passenger entered the car and drove straight towards the victim!

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The Kancil failed to swerve away from the victim, running him over before dragging him under its wheels.  The car only came to a stop after going over a curb, as a passer-by rushed in to give assistance to the victim, who was left sprawled on the tarmac.

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The victim was identified as 70-year-old retiree Haji Nasir, who is believed to have suffered a broken leg and hand from the incident

The former Tenaga Nasional Bhd pensioner, identified as Haji Nasir, is believed to have suffered a broken hand and leg during the 12.05pm incident involving a Perodua Kancil at the Shell station.

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Kluang OCPD Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Laham said that the driver lost  control of her vehicle when her slippers were stuck in the accelerator pedal

"Initial investigations showed that the incident happened when the driver lost control of her Perodua Kancil after her slippers got stuck on her car's accelerator pedal," Laham said.

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The case will be investigated under Section 43 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for careless and inconsiderate driving.

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Watch the video below. Warning: graphic content.

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Did You Know: The Kelana Jaya LRT Line Passes Directly Below A Famous Graveyard In Ampang

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The Kelana Jaya LRT Line is one of the busiest train routes, averaging over 300,000 commuters per day, while covering 37 stations across the Klang Valley

Needless to say, locals were less than amused to discover a slight stretch of it goes underground, tunneling directly below the Jalan Ampang Muslim Cemetery.Last August, a TikTok video went viral for depicting the journey of a train passing under the cemetery in a 3D simulation.The 22-second clip begins with a view of the Muslim cemetery, and slowly pans its way underground to where the train would supposedly be, while passing several bodies that would have been buried there. The grim visuals led to many locals researching on whether or not the video is truthful.

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A quick Google search would prove the theory to be true, showing the route passing directly below the Ampang cemetery

The cemetery is placed above the underground tunnel that stretches between the KLCC and Kampung Baru LRT stations.

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The TikTok has since been met with skepticism and speculations

Many users shared their speculations with one another, with one commenting, "My grandfather once told me, that when the LRT was first open to the public, he would see spirits hanging in the tunnels."

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Another commented a rumour they once heard about the tunnel, claiming that a body had fallen mid-construction, from the graveyard above."It is rumoured that during the construction of the LRT, a corpse had fallen from the cemetery above, but there has been no official proof on the matter," commented the user.

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Many also pointed out that the graveyard is the final resting place of Malaysian talents P Ramlee and his wife Saloma, adding that some have allegedly seen the ghost of Ramlee wandering their trains."According to an urban legend, some (commuters) have caught glimpses of P Ramlee in the LRT with them," said the user.

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However, many users were not surprised at this discovery, with one commenting that "The world is filled with old graves, we just don't know about them."

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Adidas, Nike, And Puma: KPDNHEP Seizes Over RM1.6 Million Worth Of Fake Branded Goods

The Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) recently raided two premises in Batu Caves, Selangor, which were being used as stores for counterfeit goods

According to Malay Mail, the ministry found and seized 96,915 pieces of counterfeit branded clothes worth approximately RM1.6 million.KPDNHEP enforcement director Datuk Iskandar Halim Sulaiman said this operation will successfully cripple the sales of counterfeit goods in Malaysia, possibly involving up to 480 distributors and traders across the country.

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The ministry had acted on intelligence received from registered trademark owners who suspected there were fake products carrying their brand on social media

"Traders were offering counterfeit goods on social media at a much lower price," said Iskandar Halim in a statement on the operation issued on Tuesday, 7 July.About the raid, he said the premises were unoccupied and enforcement officers broke in after monitoring the location for about half an hour.He added that representatives from the trademark companies assisted in inspections and preliminary verification of the goods, which carry brand names such as Adidas, Nike, and Puma.

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The case is being investigated under Section 102(1)(c) of the Trademark Act 2019

The offence is to be in possession of trading goods misusing registered trademarks.If the owner of the goods is found guilty, they can be fined not more than RM10,000 for each fake item or imprisoned for not more than three years, or both.However, if it is the individual's second time committing the offence, they can be fined RM20,000 for every item or imprisoned for not more than five years, or both.According to Sinar Harian, Iskandar Halim advised traders to be more responsible and respectful of intellectual property belonging to others and stressed that any individual or company involved in such trade will definitely face heavy punishment."The public is also encouraged to report possible counterfeit trade to the ministry by calling the Enforcement Command Centre at 1-800-886-800 or +603-88826088, or head to their closest KPDNHEP office," he said.

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Video Of How A 'T20 Housewife' Prepares Food & Cleans House Will Leave You In Stitches

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If you didn't already know, we live in a world of Taobao, Shopee, and Lazada, where we are captivated by videos of random Chinese housewives demonstrating peculiar home devices

You see these videos on Douyin, TikTok, and Instagram Reels from time to time. Heck, they even rack up millions of views on YouTube.

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It's a genre of Internet videos that typically feature a Chinese-national woman using an absurd amount of relatively cheap devices to tidy up the home and prepare a meal. We didn't ask for these oddly satisfying 'cleaning genre' videos, but we are here for more now.

Catching on the trend is a liquid handwash brand, BioMedico Malaysia, which recently uploaded an almost two-minute godsend for our entertainment

"Bila suami T20 otw balik rumah (When your T20 husband is on the way back home)," captioned the video with over 1.6 million views on TikTok.The TikTok begins with a supposed housewife taking out a frozen chicken from the freezer and putting it in a microwave.The video then takes a strange turn, offering a parody we didn't know could exist. Shortly after the chicken is put into the microwave, it mysteriously turns into a fully-cooked rendang.

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Next, the woman sprinkles some sesame seeds in a pot, seemingly wanting to lightly toast it

The woman then turns on the lights on the kitchen hood, and the seeds 'sprout' into neatly-cut watermelon slices. Yes, photosynthesis.Following that, the woman washes her hands with BioMedico Malaysia, a product placement in a blink-and-you-miss-it scene, before whipping out a hairdryer to blow dry dishes on a rack. #deadThe video continues by showing the woman using a calculator to open a curtain and a wardrobe, among other things. It ends with the woman 'harvesting' RM50 notes that have bloomed from a plant.

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The video has received over 120,000 likes and 2,000 comments

Many netizens were in stitches after watching the parody video."Definitely imitating the Chinese (videos), where the husband and mother-in-law are halfway walking into the house, but the housewife is able to complete the chore (before they enter)," a TikTok user commented. "The wardrobe can be closed using a calculator," added another with laughing emojis.

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Others asked where can they buy the 'money tree'.

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You can watch the video below:

  @biomedico_my Bila suami T20 otw balik rumah #supersmarthome #biomedicomalaysia #biomedico_my #forfunonly  original sound  - Biomedico_my


[VIDEO] Man Struggles To Wash Hands In KL Mall Cause Its Faucet Only Opens For 1-Second

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A faucet in NU Sentral that trolls its users by dispensing water for one second is boggling the minds of amused netizens, making them wonder who it's even supposed to be for

Twitter user @SamadSaidWhaaat recently uploaded his frustrating hand-washing experience at one of the toilets at the popular KL shopping mall.For context, the faucet in the video is one that uses a physical push mechanism that (ideally) dispenses water for a reasonable period of time — long enough for you to get a decent rinse.To his surprise and frustration however, the faucet turns off as soon as he pushes the button, with him only managing to get his hands wet. After a few attempts, he slumps over the sink, clearly feeling defeated, before looking over at the camera with a total 'Jim from The Office' moment.

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Netizens thought it was hilarious, sharing their own take in the comment section

One Twitter user provided an obvious solution: push it with your head, duh.

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"So this is why women go to the toilet in pairs. One person presses the faucet button (while another person washes her hands). Wow, genius," another user joked.The more you know.

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One user remarked that the toilets aren't designed for us mere humans; they were clearly designed for the Flash and Superman ONLY.

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Apparently, a lot of people were bothered by the toilets in NU Sentral for the same reason."This literally just happened to me last night as well at NU Sentral and I thought that the sink was broken. But when I went to use the other sinks, they were all the same! Is this supposed to be a design flaw or something?" one user lamented. "Ha ha, they're trying to save," @SamadSaidWhaaat replied in jest, referring to water cost.

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A couple of users wanted to throw hands (honestly, same)."Serious, weh. Last night, the same thing happened to me. I feel like the faucet's trying to pick a fight with me," one person laughed.

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Watch the video here:

  @samadsaidwhaaat Hate it when this happens. Cuba teka mall mana ni? #fyp #nusentral  Flowers - Miley Cyrus


Jom Hasilkan Resepi Fudgy Oreo Brownies Viral. So Nice!

Chef Cilik ini berjaya menghasilkan Fudgy Oreo Brownies yang simple!

Peminat Oreo mesti minat Fudgy Oreo Brownies ni. Mana taknya, bayangkan makan brownies ni panas-panas. Emmm, tak cukup sekali makan, lagi-lagi makan dengan aiskrim vanila. Kombinasi Oreo, coklat and vanila, fuhh, nikmatnya.Jom buat sendiri, senang je!

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Antara bahan yang perlu disediakan:

1 pek Oreo (dipecah-pecahkan) dan beberapa keping extra (topping)1/2 cawan tepung gandum1/4 sudu teh baking powder1/3 cawan serbuk koko1/2 cawan minyak sayuran 2 biji telur (Gred A)3/4 cawan gula1 sudu teh esen vanila

Cara penyediaan:

			1. Campurkan gula, minyak sayuran, telur dan esen vanila. Kacau sehingga gula larut sepenuhnya.

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			2. Ayak dan masukkan tepung gandum, serbuk koko dan baking powder. Gaul sehingga sebati.

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			3. Masukkan pecahan biskut Oreo dan gaul adunan.

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			4. Letak dalam baking tray dan ratakan. Letakkan kepingan Oreo ke atas adunan sebagai topping.

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			5. Bakar adunan dalam oven pada suhu 160°C selama 20-30 minit.6. Biarkan brownies sejuk sepenuhnya sebelum potong.

Dah siap...inilah hasilnya! Simple kan?

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This SUV From China Is As Cheap As A Myvi. Would You Get One?

Go Auto Manufacturing (Go Auto) has launched the Great Wall M4, a 1.5 litre SUV.

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Go Automobile Manufacturing (Go Auto) today launched the Great Wall M4, with initial deliveries of the compact SUV now set to begin in August. The vehicle was previewed in left-hand drive form in January, and back in May was teased for a June launch.

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The car is powered by a 1.5 litre engine and claims that its technology can enable a car to go up to 17 kilometres per litre

The car is powered by a 1.5 litre engine.
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Power comes from a 1.5-litre petrol engine with an output of 103 bhp/138 Nm. Intelligent variable valve timing plus a 6-speed automatic transmission (5-speed manual also available) enables the M4 to go up to almost 17 kms/litre, it is claimed. As with many other new SUV models in the market, the M4 has front-wheel drive only.

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Whichever variant it is, the M4 – which measures in at 3,961 mm long, 1,728 mm wide and 1,617 mm tall, with a 2,383 mm-long wheelbase and 185 mm ground clearance – will be powered by a normally-aspirated 1.5 litre VVT MPI four-pot offering 105 hp at 6,000 rpm and 138 Nm at 4,200 rpm.

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What makes it interesting is that the price range for this car is competitively priced between RM45,000 to RM59,000

Finalised pricing hasn’t been revealed, but Go Auto has announced that the M4 is due to go on sale priced from RM45k to RM59k, depending on variant. A total of three variants (Standard, Comfort, Premium) will be available, in both manual and transmission form, according to the company.

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China’s Great Wall Motors (GWM), through its licensed manufacturer in Malaysia, Go Automobile Manufacturing (GO Auto), recently launched the M4 Compact SUV which breaks price barriers with a price range of RM45,000 – RM59,000.

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In comparison, a Perodua MyVi retails around at RM45,000 while the price for a Toyota Rush, a SUV starts around RM88,000

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The 2013 Perodua Myvi is an evolution of the previous Perodua Myvi, carrying on the proven strategy of providing genuine value for money. Pricing from RM41,937 to RM61,213

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With cheerful looks, decent comfort and room for seven, the 2013 Toyota Rush represents good value for its price tag. It is no Toyota RAV4, but the 2013 Toyota Rush should still win over plenty of fans, in no small part because it wears the Toyota badge. Price from RM86,018 to RM93,610

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The cars will initially be imported from China before being manufactured from a facility in Kedah

The car will imported from China before being manufactured locally.
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The first examples will be 40 manual transmission CBU units from China, and another 160 manual CBU vehicles are set to make up the second batch. Following this, local assembly will take over, with the first CKD M4s set to roll out from the company’s Gurun plant in October. When this happens, the EEV is set to go on sale only in automatic transmission form.

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The model is produced at a joint-venture plant in Gurun, Kedah, which has an investment of RM2 billion and which will produce up to 50,000 units annually. The plant output will eventually rise to 100,000 units a year, of which 60% will be exported mainly to other ASEAN countries with AFTA privileges that allow it to be exempted from import duty.

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The car also comes with a 3-year warranty and is already available in selected outlets in Malaysia

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The M4 Compact SUV will be available in showrooms starting 16th July, 2014 and to ensure that customers receive proper after-sales support, the company is increasing its number of service centres by 40%. A 3-year/100,000 km factory warranty is provided.

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Six exterior colours will be available for the M4, and these are Pearl Black, Sky Silver, Ocean Blue, Titanium White, Jazz Red and Fashionable Orange. The Great Wall M4, which is covered by a three-year or 100,000 km warranty, is available in showrooms as of now.

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Do you trust a car brand from China? Would you buy one over the Perodua Myvi?

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How Impian Malaysia's Camps Are Helping Rural Kids Realise The Power Of Education

"Want to get ahead? Make life easier for those around you." -Dan Rockwell
This quote perfectly sums up how DAP's Impian Malaysia has been transforming the lives of rural Malaysians by devotedly uplifting the forgotten parts of the society.

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Started in 2013 by the Democratic Action Party (DAP), Impian Malaysia is a local organisation that is dedicated to improve the lives of rural Malaysians, especially in Sabah and Sarawak. They have been doing a great many things to bring development to these communities by focusing on providing basic necessities, education and helping them to be more politically aware. The five main changes are:- Return Water Rights- Light Up Their Nights- Uplift Rural Economy- Roads To A Better Future- Education

"Impian Malaysia espouses the ideals of a 'Malaysian Malaysia', a Malaysia for all regardless of gender, age, race and religion."

After many years of fancy election promises, one may wonder why these Malaysians are still left to live without the most basic necessities and forced to compromise their dreams just to survive

Night at a longhouse in Pakan, Sarawak
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From going through muddy roads to studying in dangerous school buildings, their daily struggles seem to be a never ending streak of underdevelopment.While urban Malaysians complain about the lack of good Internet and efficient public transportation, rural Malaysians are still living in darkness without running water supply and electricity.  Photos and stories we see and read about these communities might seem a little far fetched, but the truth remains that they are indeed living in very poor conditions, almost like how the country was, about half a century ago.

Determined to bridge the growing development gap between rural and urban areas in the country, the visionary Impian Malaysia team is currently working on a number of solutions, namely;

The people that made students in Long Luping, Lawas have fresh water supply, after 10 long years
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A volunteer explaining the installation process of solar lamps in Sungai Maradong, Bintangor
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1) Providing clean water to villagers with the gravity-fed water system. This innovative system uses the earth's gravity instead of pumps to move the water supply from one place to another. 2) Lighting up their lives by building pico and micro-hydro dams that uses a small amount of electricity to power up a number of fluorescent bulbs. 3) Building paved roads to replace muddy, uneven tracks so that people living in these villages can travel around easily, without risking their lives on a daily basis by trudging through muddy terrains and choppy streams. 4) Running health camps in different villages to help these communities get the medical care that they need and deserve. 5) Improve the lives of the younger generation, by running education camps that are aimed to instill love for learning and preach the importance of education to break away from the cycle of poverty.

While they have successfully built roads and supplied a number of these villages with fresh water supply and electricity, Impian's most revolutionary dream remains their passion to transform young minds through the sheer power of education

Impian Education Camp - Jelau Atas, Betong, Sarawak
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It is a known fact that good education has the power to lift people from the depths of poverty and break the vicious cycle of sufferings that rural communities most often face. The best thing about Impian Malaysia is that they work on long term developments like this that can help the young generation of natives and rural Malaysians find the balance between a decent life without forsaking their love for nature and living close to it.

Impian's education camps are usually held during school holidays and volunteers are known to focus on three crucial subjects; English, Science and Mathematics

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The education camps are run by volunteers and facilitated by two or more representatives from Impian Malaysia, depending on the number of participants. Impian has run their education camps in many villages in Sarawak, including Jelau Atas, in Betong, Kampung Sorak in Serian and Long Semadoh in Lawas, to name a few.

The education camps mainly consist of fun, interactive activities and games to enrich students' learning curve.
In turn, the volunteers get to explore the beautiful villages, learn more about the rich local cuisine, language and culture.

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Image via Facebook/Impian Malaysia

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For a better insight on Impian Malaysia's experience of working with the children in Long Semadoh, Lawas, Sarawak, read below:

Impian's education camp in the beautiful highlands of Long Semadoh was one we had indelible memories of, thanks to the close-knitted, well-organised and united community that banded together for the greater good of a cause which they shared and believed in, with us.  Mothers gathered themselves to form a ‘cooking team’ to lovingly prepare full-course meals and teatime snacks for their kids. How can we not strive harder when we saw eager-to-learn kids arriving at the camp site via carpooling onboard a 4WD early in the morning?12 volunteers from 9 different states of Malaysia and parents from 5 different villages displayed boundless energy, all while inspiring and encouraging over 84 children here who showed enthusiasm to engage, connect and grow further.Even the parents requested for an adult English class as they too believed in lifelong learning. They appreciated the views, cultural exchanges and interaction shared by the volunteers

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From recruiting volunteers to months of preparing relevant materials for the education camps, the Impian team has proven time and time again that they are truly committed and passionate about transforming lives with education

Impian English Camp at Kampung Jantan, Lundu, Sarawak
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Impian English Camp at Kampung Jantan, Lundu, Sarawak
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Impian English Camp at Kampung Jantan, Lundu, Sarawak
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Impian English Camp at Kampung Jantan, Lundu, Sarawak
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"They (the children) were an active and spirited bunch, as they responded enthusiastically to each and every story we told, or game we played. Their manners were highly commendable, as they would respectfully say 'thank you teacher' each time they receive something."  "At the end of the session, as we passed around registration forms for them to fill up for a possible education camp the next round, they fervently told us 'When is this next camp date, teacher? We hope to see you again soon!" Such a warm, fuzzy feeling to be hearing this from kids that we met just hours ago!" read a Facebook post by Impian Malaysia on 28 February.

To help Impian Malaysia continue inspiring young minds with the beauty of education, you too can sign up as a volunteer to be a part of their transformation programs in the future

Betong Education Camp in Sarawak
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Betong Education Camp in Sarawak
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Betong Education Camp in Sarawak
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Impian's next education camp will be held from 12th till 17 March in Skim B, Sibu, Sarawak.If you are interested to embark on a life-altering experience, you can register with Impian Malaysia to help with any relevant programs that they are working on.

Speaking about education, here are the kind of schools that children in Sarawak villages have to go to, just so that they could study and improve their lives:

                This May Look Like An Abandoned Building But It's Actually A School In Sarawak

Doesn't the future generation of Malaysia deserve better than this?

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The fully understand the kind of work that Impian with rural communities in Malaysia, read this:

                From Broken Bridges To Paved Roads: How Impian Malaysia Is Changing Lives In Rural Sarawak

58 years after independence, our brothers and sisters in rural parts of East Malaysia are still living with realities...

Read the full story


A 13-Year-Old Who Stole A Plane And Crashed It Praised As A Future Pilot

A teenager in China flew a red-coloured SeaRey plane in a carpark before crashing it into a traffic barrier

The unnamed 13-year-old from Huzhou City had piloted two different planes in the wee hours of 15 July.According to South China Morning Post (SCMP), the crash took place at Taihu Lake hangar in Zhejiang province, China.

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Prior to the crash, the teenager had been observing staffs repairing and maintaining the planes during the weekend

A CCTV footage showed the boy at the hangar with an electric bike after midnight on Sunday, 14 July before returning the next day to test out the planes.The teenager dragged the 450kg SeaRey plane from its hangar before manoeuvring it across the carpark. As he approached the traffic barrier, he tried to make a turn but crashed into it. However, the teenager left the crashed plane to ride a different plane for three circuits before finally leaving the scene.

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Authorities caught the whole incident on CCTV and contacted the boy's parents later in the evening

SCMP reported that the damage the teenager had caused was worth RM4,700.However, after his parents negotiated with the authorities, the compensation fee for the repair was brought down to only RM1,200.

The incident left an impression on the SeaRey base director, Mr He

			This child is truly very smart. We admire him!

"He was able to start the plane without any training, just by observation," Mr He said, adding that a skilled pilot needed at least 30 hours of training to be able to fly it. "He has a lot of potential! I hope he is able to take some flight courses with us in the future and become a licensed pilot," the director added as reported by Daily Mail.Mr He, however, shared that he would improve the security of the area to prevent similar incidents from occurring in the future.


We Heard That One Of Our Favourite Childhood Snacks Is Changing For Good

This Spotlight is sponsored by Mamee.

If there is one universal truth, it's that change is the only constant in life.
The second universal truth? We Malaysians absolutely love our snacks - especially the ones we've been binging on since our childhood days until now.

From dried sotong sticks and asam buah-buahan, to those yummy roti aiskrim and all the types of crackers in convenience stores, we were spoiled with snacking choices growing up in Malaysia.

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Even now, munching on the familiar taste of these snacks serve as a throwback to the much simpler times of our childhood - when our biggest task of the day was to chase down the roti man on his motorcycle that came too soon in the evening. Oh, the good times!

So you can only imagine how our anxiety spiked up when we heard that one of the most iconic snacks of all time is potentially getting a major change

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The word is spreading that Mamee Monster - yeap, that same crunchy snack with those umami flavour sachets - is in talks for a complete makeover

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We're having the same thoughts as you guys are now - why improve on perfection? There are just too many memories attached to this snack, we can't imagine any change being done to it. Remember the joy you would get when you find these golden yellow packets at the bottom of party packs? They were the ultimate treasure among the cheap jellies, chocolate footballs and coins, and other tidbits.(Plus points for you guys who used to collect those limited-edition toys in the packets!)

We're still even humming the tune of their old commercial that used to play in between our favourite morning cartoons

We managed to find a version of it on YouTube. You can thank us later. :P

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So. Many. Memories. 'Crunch it. Shake it. Munch it.' - I hum as I type this very sentence. You gotta admit, the tune is as addictive as the snack itself.

We're not entirely sure what the change actually is, whether it's the flavour sachets, the snack itself, or just the packaging

Whatever the change may be, we are really excited to find out! Our inner child is willing to give Mamee Monster the benefit of the doubt that the change they're making is only going to improve this beloved Malaysian snack.

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What do you guys think? Do you feel like Mamee Monster needs to change in any way? Give us your thoughts in the comment section below!

Can't get enough of our childhood snacks? Check out these stories:

                This New Store In Uptown PJ Sells All Of Our Favourite Childhood Snacks!

We visited the shop to check what the fuss was about.

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                [VIDEO] Do Malaysians Know Their Childhood Snacks?

"Peachy, salty, sandy, taste like medicine..."

Read the full story

                You Won't Believe Where These Iconic Snacks Malaysians Love Are Really From

Your entire life has been a lie! But don't worry Ding Dang, Tora and NiNi remain sacredly Malaysian, phew!

Read the full story

                M'sian Bakat List #9: This Artist Reimagines Your Childhood Snacks In Miniature Form

Have you seen a finger-sized White Rabbit candy?

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Japanese Company Apologised Because A Train Left 20 Seconds Earlier Than Scheduled

If there's one thing we know about the Japanese is their commitment to punctuality

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It is customary for Japanese to be punctual. Be it a business meeting or a casual get together, you're expected to be prompt and arrive on time.

They have the same level of expectation for public transportation as well - which explains why a Japanese train company had to issue an official apology after a train left the station 20 seconds earlier that it was scheduled to

The Tsukuba Express.
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The incident happened on Tuesday, 14 November on the Tokyo-area Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company’s Tsukuba Express line, citing Japan Today. It was reported that the northbound train left Minami Nagareyama Station at 9.43am 40 seconds - 20 seconds earlier than the 9.44am scheduled time.

As a result of the boo-boo, the Tsukuba Express management issued an official apology, posted to the company’s website on the day of the incident itself

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The statement reads:"On 14 November, at approximately 9.44am, a northbound Metropolitan Intercity Railway Company (main office in Tokyo, Chiyoda Ward, President & CEO Koichi Yugi) train left Minami Nagareyama Station roughly 20 seconds earlier than the time indicated on the timetable. We deeply apologise for the severe inconvenience imposed upon our customers."

It was reported that the 20-second difference might've caused commuters to miss transfers later on

Minami Nagareyama Station.
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Trains arrive every four minutes on the Tsukuba Express Line in the morning. As noted by Japan Times, for some commuters to miss a train by 20 seconds through no fault of their own will result in waiting for the next one in four minutes, and due to miss transfers later on.This means they might end up late for work or school by several minutes due to a snowballing effect. It's not only an inconvenience but a potential embarrassment for these commuters.

Japan Today also added that companies in the country care so much about customer satisfaction that they are consistently looking at things from the end-user's point of view


Tired Of Boring Celebrations? These M'sians Share How They Make Each Special Moment Count

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When it comes to celebrating special occasions where drinks are involved, most of us will agree that beer is a popular choice

Of course, one beer that many are in favour of includes brews such as Carlsberg. It's delicious to sip on, plus, it's a familiar drink that many have formed cherished memories around, as well as associate with fun times. ;D

In collaboration with Carlsberg, we asked Malaysians to walk down memory lane and share their most memorable moments featuring the brew. Here's what they said:

1. "We always host house parties to celebrate each other's life milestones"

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"Me and my uni friends were party animals. From the first time we hosted our BYOB house parties, we knew we had a special bunch, 'cause we all coincidentally brought the same drink — Carlsberg! I guess the perfectly balanced taste says it all for everyone."Ever since then, most of our group has stayed close, and we still meet up to celebrate each other's milestones, be it engagements, promotions, or birthdays. But, instead of eating out, we do it the way we used to — house party style with Carlsberg!"- Dylan, 27 years old

2. "We hit the dance floor each time the old gang is back together"

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"Since my girlies and I are scattered around due to work locations, it's rare for us to be at the same place, at the same time. But, whenever we are, we will make sure to gather at our usual party spot — the club!"Even though we are usually the oldest ones around these days, we will still order a bucket of beer, just like old times. By the time we're halfway through the night, we'll somehow end up on the dance floor, vibing and singing along, as if we still have the same energy from our younger days!"- Catherine, 30 years old

3. "Catching up over beers outdoors is a family tradition"

"Every year, without fail, our family will purchase two to three crates of Carlsberg beer for our family gatherings. As we only get to see each other a few times a year, we all look forward to our family tradition of having a drinking session in the garden while we catch up on each other's lives. "We'll start cheering whenever we hear the sound of a beer cap pop off a Carlsberg Smooth Draught. It's almost like music to our ears. And, we don't even need a bottle opener 'cause the cap pops off with ease."- Michael, 32 years old

4. "A staycation with pals is my idea of a perfect celebration"

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"Celebrating small wins in life is better when you have people to do with it. Thankfully, I've found a super close circle of friends to make every moment the best it can be. "Usually, we like to get away for a weekend together. It's always these times I treasure the most, even if we're just chilling to a movie or reaching for a bottle of cold, refreshing beer."- Lisa, 24 years old

5. "A hard day at work always ends with me and my friends hitting a bar"

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"After a challenging day, I like to wind down by grabbing a drink. Normally, I'll head to my regular bar and catch up with my friends over a Carlsberg. "The bartender always serves it to me in this beautiful Carlsberg stem glass with a nucleated bass that generates bubbles, which also helps to retain the foam and aroma for a truly enjoyable night ahead."- Tanya, 35 years old

6. "Late nights in the office often turn into spontaneous karaoke sessions"

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"My colleagues and I work in a consulting firm, which means there's hardly any work-life balance for us. But once in a while, instead of going home, we hit the karaoke room late at night!"And every karaoke sesh is not complete if there's no Carlsberg beer involved, hehe. Everyone loosens up and we get to just be carefree by singing our hearts out."- Zena, 28 years old

When it's time to celebrate some of life's best moments, you can always do it with a bottle of refreshing Carlsberg beer

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No matter how you choose to celebrate life's joyous moments, be it with your friends, partner, or family, Carlsberg is ready to be the perfect companion to elevate every experience.

Carlsberg also wants to continue celebrating life's great moments with you, which is why they're giving away an exclusive getaway, where you'll get to bring seven of your friends along for an all-expenses-paid trip worth RM50,000!

Carlsberg will be rewarding the lucky winner with a three-day, two-night trip, where you and your friends can take in the magnificent ocean view from a five-star resort hotel. Psst... They'll even provide door-to-door transportation, so you're all covered!

It's so simple to join! All you'll have to do is buy Carlsberg Danish Pilsner or Carlsberg Smooth Draught and join the contest by submitting your receipt. So, be sure to save the receipt after your purchase! The promotion period starts from now until 30 June 2023, so hurry and submit as many entries as you can here to increase your chances of winning!

Are you ready to win a fun celebratory trip with your seven besties by joining the Carlsberg contest?
Find out more information about it on their website.

As a reminder, the legal drinking age in Malaysia is 21 years old. That means you need to be 21+ and non-Muslim in order to buy and consume alcohol. Remember to always drink responsibly and in moderation. If you plan to drink, try carpooling with a friend who isn't drinking or catch a cab instead of driving. #CelebrateResponsibly


Video Shows A Teenage Smoker Surrounded By Enforcement Officers At A Mamak

Since the smoking ban came into effect on 1 January 2020, enforcement officers have been making inspection rounds at eateries

On the first day of the nationwide ban on smoking at all food establishments, hundreds of summons were issued against food premise owners and smokers across the country.Those who were caught smoking claimed that they were unaware of the ban, feigning ignorance over the government's year-long educational enforcement in 2019, prior to the complete ban.

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Now, a video has gone viral that shows a teenager being surrounded by a number of enforcement officers for lighting up at a mamak

Uploaded on the Facebook account called Syham Syham, the video is 23 seconds long and shows the teenaged boy, wearing a blue T-shirt, going through his bag as at least six officers surround around him.The video was uploaded on Thursday, 2 January, and has been viewed over half a million times at the time of writing. It had also received close to 10,000 shares and almost 5,000 comments.

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It wasn't mentioned at which eatery did the incident happen

However, the person recording the video can be heard saying that while the number of officers alone is enough to instil fear among those who are thinking of defying the smoking ban."How come the boy is not scared that he's getting a fine?" he then remarks.

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Watch the video here:

Posted by Syham Syham on Thursday, 2 January 2020

The smoking ban carries a fine of RM250 for first-time offenders

The fine will be reduced to RM150 if it was settled in less than a month. However, if left unpaid and brought to court, the fine could snowball to RM10,000.Eatery operators are also required to play their role by making sure smokers only light up at least three metres away from their premises.They are also required to prominently display a 'No Smoking' poster measuring at least 40cm by 50cm inside their eatery. They will be fined RM250 for the first and second offences and RM350 for the third.Besides tobacco products, vape and shisha with nicotine are also included in the ban.

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Malaysian Master's Graduate Said She Is Not Ashamed To Marry A Lorry Driver

A woman did not appreciate it when nosy villagers and relatives criticised her for marrying a lorry driver

Zuraiha Zaini is a 27-year old who graduated from Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) with a master's in printmaking.She met her husband, Mohd Hafis Hozahli, in secondary school in Sekinchan, Selangor more than 10 years ago.After years of going their own way, they became close again when Hafis' sister went to the same university that Zuraiha was studying at."Humans can arrange and plan, but in the end, it's all up to God," wrote Zuraiha in her blog.Finally in August this year, they tied the knot.

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However, some people did not think he was a good match for her

"I'm a teacher, he's a truck driver. I have a bachelor's and master's degree, he only has SPM," wrote Zuraiha under the Twitter handle @AzuraOrkid."The villagers criticised my parents saying 'smart daughter but married a lorry driver'."However, she countered, "Dear aunty, it's not dishonourable to marry a lorry driver."

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She stands proud that she married a lorry driver despite the comments made by family and friends

"There were cousins who asked why I didn't marry a teacher or someone from my university. I was asked that less than 24 hours of my akad nikah (solemnisation)," she told mStar."During the wedding reception, some villagers asked my parents why I have a master's but married a lorry driver? They said it was not suitable."Don't look down on someone just because they drive a lorry. Our family accepted him because he is responsible, patient, and helpful," she replied.

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In the replies, Twitter users assured her that the villagers were wrong and lorry drivers earn a pretty decent income

A Twitter user wrote "Congratulations, they don't know that lorry drivers are well-off."To which another user made a point, "My next-door neighbour is a lorry driver. He owns a Volkswagen Polo, a new Hilux, two motorcycles, his wife isn't working, and he even bought a house."

Sblh rumah ak driver lori, pakai vw polo, hilux baru, moto 2 biji, bini xkerja, siap beli rumah lg..— ekal (@pakdeekal) October 12, 2019

"The income of lorry drivers are stable now, but what is important is to earn an honest living," said this user."Today he is a lorry driver, tomorrow he may be the boss of a lorry business. Don't be arrogant. From a software engineer, the son of a lorry driver."

pemandu lori pun gaji dah mantap sekarang. yg penting rezeki halal. harini die pemandu lori, esok luse mungkin jadi bos kedai lori. Jangan berlagak makcik oi. -software engineer, anak pemandu lori— Man in pacman (@En_Jer) October 12, 2019

This user reminded everyone that, "What is important is to have a good heart. Income and job titles do not guarantee our happiness."

Yang pentingnya hati...gaji dan jawatan yg tinggi belum tentu boleh bahagiakan kita.Semoga berkekalan hingga ke jannah.— Mawar (@MawarSiti4) October 12, 2019


"Tolong Report Iklan Bodoh Ni!" - Netizen Bengang Video Nizam Rahman Umpama Hina Perempuan

Sebut saja nama Nizam Rahman, pasti kebanyakan pengguna tegar media sosial Facebook dan Instagram sudah sedia mengenalinya

Dia yang terkenal dengan video-video lawak yang sering viral itu mempunyai beratus ribu pengikut di laman Instagram dan juga Facebook.Mungkin ramai yang sudah mengetahui, Nizam juga seringkali membuat review produk berbayar di akaun media sosialnya dengan menggunakan konsep video yang berunsur humour.

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Bagaimanapun, baru-baru ini dia telah dikecam oleh netizen oleh kerana satu video yang dimuatnaiknya dikatakan tidak senonoh kerana penuh dengan unsur lucah

Di dalam video tersebut, Nizam membawakan watak seorang 'wanita' yang kelihatan sedang berjalan dalam penuh gaya seksi dan menggoda.Kemudian datang seorang lelaki dengan kereta mewah cuba mengoratnya namun hampa setelah mendapati payudara 'wanita' itu kecil.Di sinilah segala babak-babak lucah itu bermula apabila 'wanita' terbabit mengambil satu produk untuk menjadikan payudaranya bersaiz lebih besar.

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Bukan setakat babak saja, malah penggunaan perkataan di dalam video tersebut juga boleh dikatakan sangat kurang enak didengar

Contohnya seperti dialog di bawah:“Kau siap kau lepas ni kau datang carwash aku kau mesti meleleh air liur kau tengok aku punya tetek!”Kemudian lelaki itu sambil melakukan aksi gersang berkata: “Ini bukan perempuan hari tu ke? Eh beso siot tetek dia, oh my god!“

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Bukan setakat itu, video itu juga diibaratkan seperti cuba menghina agama dengan merendah-rendahkan maruah kaum wanita

Malah, ia seolah-olah mewujudkan persepsi kononnya dengan memiliki payudara besar akan menarik pehatian lelaki, walhal ia sekadar mendorong nafsu untuk melakukan maksiat.

Rata-rata netizen berasa bengang dan marah dengan video tersebut. Pelbagai kata-kata negatif telah dilemparkan.

1. "Report iklan bodoh ni"

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2. "Maruah wanita dipermainkan"

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3. "Apa yang cuba disampaikan?"

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4. "Sebagai wanita saya malu"

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5. "Makin bodoh si Nizam ni"

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6. "Niat tak menghalalkan cara"

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7. "Seronok hina perempuan?"

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Tonton video penuh berkenaan di bawah dan anda nilailah sendiri:

Ramona beraksiRamona buat apa tu? perghhh seksinya kopek dia ....Ramona kene reject ngan lelaki sebab kopek kecik, selepas pakai 'B Confident', Ramona jadi yakin, bertenaga, aktif dan seksi ! Sekarang ramona teruskan mengguna Bconfident . Pada wanita diluar sana yg ingin yakin,  pakailah Bconfident...Baru lelaki dekattttt..abang jadi sayang ... muahx ciked. Fanpage : Untuk DhiaOrder ☎☎ : 0145575526Posted by Nizam Rahman on Thursday, 13 April 2017

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"Doctoring Is A Bad Investment In M'sia" – Comic Artist Shares Wife's Woes As A Govt MO

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A comic artist has brought to light the chaos that occurs in a Malaysian medical officer's (MO) life after his wife was placed at a hospital in a different state from where they lived

The series of comics by artist Nixon Siow detailed his wife's experience as a medical officer waiting for her placement by the government.As of writing, his post has garnered over 8,600 shares and well over 700 comments, especially from health professionals who shared his wife's plights, highlighting the Ministry of Health's (MOH) disorganised manner of handling doctors' placements.

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Siow begins his cartoon by introducing himself as an artist and his wife as a 'floating MO' – a medical officer who has completed her housemanship and is waiting for the government to give a placement

The couple, who have been married for less than a year in Kuala Lumpur, were suddenly informed by MOH in the middle of June this year that she would be posted to Perak.She was told to report for duty on 18 July with no other information or details given."Which hospital will [she] be working at? We don't know. Wanna rent a house also cannot. Will they give [her] time to move house? Don't know. How long will [she] be working there? No clue at all," Siow wrote in the comic.He added that it was a tough situation because her placement meant that they would be uprooting themselves away from their family in Kuala Lumpur.They had tried to appeal the decision with the ministry twice but were not successful.

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Up to the day that his wife reported for duty in Perak, they still did not know which hospital she would be sent to

Siow recounted that even a day later, when she was finally told that she was given a post at Ipoh Hospital, no start date was given."We found a house in Ipoh and moved in on the same day," he said.

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Explaining his reason for illustrating their ordeal, Siow pointed out the personal sacrifices and cost of his wife's placement on both of them

Not only were they stressed due to the lack of details and options, relocating also affected his business and income as a spouse who chose to relocate with her.He acknowledged there were many other medical officers who take up their placements alone, leaving their husbands, wives, children, and friends, to take up work at a state determined by the government.

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"Being a doctor in Malaysia is a bad investment. Do you know how many MOs are experiencing the same situation as us, and maybe worse?" he wrote."Do you know how many doctors have resigned because of placement? Malaysia keeps losing talents."As for his wife, he said she was willing to go through the journey of working with the government for the dream of one day becoming a specialist.

Check out Siow's full comic series here:

In 2021, a movement was founded to pressure the MOH to improve working conditions, benefits, and career pathways for medical officers in Malaysia:

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12 Before And After Photos Of Harry Potter Actors. Surely They've Graduated From Hogwarts.

1. Evanna Lynch (Luna Lovegood)

The Hogwarts student who no one could ever really figure out recently starred in the short "It Don't Come Easy" as a shy wallflower, demonstrating that several of the franchise's actors are partially tied to their Hogwarts counterpart for the foreseeable future.
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2. James and Olive Phelps (Fred and George Weasley)

One would think the mischievous pair of twins might want to blaze their own trails after being an on-screen duo for so long. Or they could star as Rosencrantz and Guildenstern in an upcoming production of Hamlet and continue developing their excellent chemistry. That works, too.
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3. Matthew Lewis (Neville Longbottom)

Lewis' transformation from the gawky Neville of the early films into a dashing young man gave hope to bumbling adolescents everywhere. Career-wise, Lewis recently took the leading role in "The Rise," a crime movie about revenge and drug kingpins.
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4. Alfie Enoch (Dean Thomas)

Alfie Enoch grew up into a giraffe.
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5. Katie Leung (Cho Chang)

Fans will surely remember the exhilarating and hilariously awkward kiss shared between Harry and Cho in Order of the Phoenix. These days, Leung is a featured character on Hulu's mini-drama "Run."
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6. Bonnie Wright (Ginny Weasley)

The younger Weasley sister who eventually steals Harry Potter's heart is now set to star in a comedy about small-town beauty pageants.
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7. Devon Murray (Seamus Finnigan)

The clumsy kid who's notorious for having potions explode in his face is now a full-grown man with stubble. Murray hasn't done any acting since the Potter films, but he's still an active participant in promotional events for the franchise.
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8. Harry Melling (Dudley Dursley)

If there was any child in the Harry Potter franchise easier to hate than Malfoy, it was Harry's chubby, obnoxious cousin Dudley. Since the series ended, Melling has undergone both weight and fame loss, and he couldn't be happier about it.
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9. Tom Felton (Draco Malfoy)

The actor responsible for everyone's favorite antagonist is soon to be starring in the film "In Secret" as a sickly man with whom his cousin is forced into a loveless marriage. When's Felton going to get to play a good guy?
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10. Rupert Grint (Ron Weasley)

We fondly remember young Ron's crippling fear of spiders and ability to be eating in many as scenes as possible. Most recently, Grint made his on-stage debut as a drug-dealing bad boy in "Mojo" -- a far cry from the wide-eyed face on the left.
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11. Emma Watson (Hermione Granger)

While Watson has grown up, she still hasn't lost touch with the endearingly dorky Hermione. Watson's latest endeavor is a role in the upcoming Biblical epic, "Noah."
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Two Pub Employees Hacked To Death In A Late Night Parang Attack

Two employees working at Destiny Pub in Jalan Duta, KL were hacked to death by a group of youths on Wednesday night, 6 July

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Another employee was also seriously injured and he is in critical condition following the attack. Bernama reported that six youths, who were wearing face masks and armed with machete attacked car jockey S Mogan, 21, female cashier R Mythurai, 23, and a disc jockey identified only as Allen, who were seated on the sidewalk of the pub in Publika Solaris Dutamas 1. According to Sentul police chief ACP R Munusamy, Mogan and Mythurai were pronounced dead on admission to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital after they sustained slash wounds to the head and body.

The gruesome incident reportedly unfolded at approximately 11pm when the six men alighted from two vehicles that had stopped outside the pub

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One of the attackers started attacking Mogan who was seated on the sidewalk of the pub, who then slashed the victim while his other accomplices attacked Mythurai and Allen. "CCTV footage showed that one of the suspects attacked the victim while the others ran into the pub, which had no CCTV," ASP Stephen Genason from the Sentul IPD was quoted as saying by FMT.According to the witnesses around the area, the assailants then got away in a single vehicle.

Police believe that the attack was triggered by a fight that broke out among a group of friends last week

Sentul police chief ACP R. Munusamy said six men fought among themselves in the club last week, resulting in their expulsion by bouncers.The management later lodged a police report against three men who started the brawl. Two of them were arrested and charged while the other went on the run, he said. "We believe the group returned on Wednesday to attack the management because of the police report," he said.

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It was reported that six suspects were arrested early morning yesterday, 7 July, according to ASP Stephen Genason from the Sentul IPD

The police have arrested the six suspects, believed to be involved in the incident, from various location at approximately 2am yesterday.The suspects aged between 20 and 33, were detained to facilitate investigations into the double murders and attempted murder, Malaysiakini reported.


#PRU15: "Saya Dilahirkan & Bersekolah Di Sini" - Titiwangsa Kekal Istimewa Di Hati Johari

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Ahli Majlis Kerja Tertinggi (MKT) UMNO, Datuk Seri Johari Abdul Ghani, berkemungkinan sekali lagi disenarai sebagai calon Barisan Nasional (BN) bagi kerusi Parlimen Titiwangsa

“Banyak kerusi ditawarkan kepada saya tetapi saya masih mahukan Parlimen Titiwangsa,” katanya. Menurut Johari, Titiwangsa istimewa di hatinya kerana beliau dilahirkan dan bersekolah di kawasan itu, sekali gus ingin terus berkhidmat kepada masyarakat setempat, termasuk isu pembangunan semula Kampung Baru.Besar kemungkinan, beliau yang juga Pengerusi Badan Perhubungan UMNO Wilayah Persekutuan, bakal berdepan saingan calon Pakatan Harapan (PH), Khalid Abdul Samad.Walaupun tewas kepada Ketua Srikandi BERSATU, Datuk Rina Mohd Harun, pada PRU14, Johari tidak menganggapnya sebagai kekalahan mutlak kerana pencabarnya itu cuma meraih majoriti 4,139 undi.Johari memenangi kerusi Parlimen Titiwangsa pada PRU13, sebelum dilantik Timbalan Menteri Kewangan pada 2015 dan seterusnya sebagai Menteri Kewangan Kedua selepas rombakan Kabinet pada 2016.

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Johari yakin BN berupaya merampas kembali enam kerusi Parlimen di Wilayah Persekutuan yang dikuasai pembangkang

Antara kawasan berkenaan ialah Titiwangsa, Batu, Lembah Pantai, Bandar Tun Razak, Wangsa Maju dan Setiawangsa."Dengan calon yang tepat, kita mempunyai lebih 50 peratus peluang untuk menang di kawasan ini."Di sini pusatnya. Jika kita ingin mencetuskan 'tsunami', ia harus bermula dari sini," katanya sambil menambah akan lebih mudah melihat peluang BN selepas penamaan calon pada 5 November ini.Mengulas pandangan pakar bahawa BN mungkin perlu membentuk kerjasama politik dengan parti pembangkang termasuk DAP, Johari bersikap terbuka terhadap cadangan itu.Mengenai perancangan UMNO menangani pelbagai sentimen di peringkat akar umbi berhubung cadangan itu, beliau berkata, ia boleh dibincang selepas keputusan PRU15 diketahui.

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Negara memerlukan parti yang meraih kemenangan dengan majoriti kukuh pada PRU15

"Rakyat tidak wajar mengambil mudah kepentingan mempunyai kerajaan yang kukuh dan berwibawa selepas PRU15."Perkara ini mesti disedari dan perlu menjadi sebahagian daripada kematangan politik rakyat."Kita perlukan keseimbangan antara muka lama dan baharu, kita perlukan pemimpin berwibawa dengan pasukan yang baik untuk menghadapi PRU15," katanya.Johari meramalkan PRU15 berbeza berbanding dua PRU terdahulu, yang mana perubahan besar terutama sentimen pengundi bandar disebabkan isu seperti 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) banyak memberi kesan kepada keputusannya.Jelasnya, cabaran parti bertanding pada PRU15 adalah untuk menyantuni golongan muda terutama dalam lingkungan 18 hingga 20 tahun yang secara automatik didaftar sebagai pemilih."Sesiapa sahaja yang membentuk kerajaan mesti mempunyai Kabinet berwibawa."Tanpa kekuatan itu, kita lihat bagaimana keadaan ekonomi negara sejak beberapa tahun lalu."Kerajaan perlu memperkenalkan dasar tidak popular jika perlu. Ia mungkin tidak digemari semua tetapi generasi akan datang bakal mendapat manfaatnya," katanya.

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Beliau membidas pemansuhan Cukai Barang dan Perkhidmatan (GST) oleh kerajaan PH sebelum ini walaupun ia diiktiraf di peringkat global sebagai sistem percukaian yang baik.Katanya, sukar untuk meyakinkan orang ramai menerima semula GST kerana mungkin ada yang beranggapan cukai itu kembali dimansuhkan menjelang PRU16.Menyentuh aspek ekonomi, Johari berkata, pendapatan kerajaan berada pada tahap sama, namun hutang terus meningkat."Peningkatan pendapatan kerajaan pada 2019 dan 2022 adalah berikutan dividen khas diberikan PETRONAS."Ia tidak mampan kerana apabila kita meminta syarikat seperti PETRONAS memberi dividen khas berdasarkan rizab mereka, ia akan memberi kesan kepada syarikat berkenaan."Kita lihat pada 2016 dan tahun berikutnya penarafan mereka adalah A+, kemudian mulai turun kepada A- apabila dividen dibayar."PETRONAS kini berada di tahap BBB+," katanya.Beliau turut menyarankan kajian semula pelan ekonomi dilaksanakan untuk mengelak Malaysia menjadi negara yang dibebani hutang seperti dialami Sri Lanka.


Popular Hot Pot Chain Hai Di Lao Is Finally Opening Its 1st Outlet In Malaysia On 27 March

Sichuan hot pots and free manicures... here we come!
Five years after Hai Di Lao Huo Guo (海底捞火锅) decided to branch out overseas, the popular hot pot chain is finally opening its first outlet in Malaysia!

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Founded in the Sichuan province of China way back in 1994, Hai Di Lao's chain of hot pot restaurants opened its first ever overseas outlet in Singapore in December 2012, and has since expanded to Hong Kong, Taiwan, Japan, South Korea, and even US.

Hai Di Lao Hot Pot will soon be making its debut in Malaysia on the ground floor of Sunway Pyramid Hotel

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Currently under renovation, the hot pot restaurant will occupy the massive space that was previously occupied by the Taste Enclave food court. The chain is also set to open a second outlet in Pavilion KL as well as its first Penang branch in Gurney Paragon Mall.

So what's the big deal with Hai Di Lao?
Food aside, the hot pot chain is renowned for their legendary customer service, which starts from the moment you enter the hours-long queue for a table.

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To curb hangry monsters, Hai Di Lao restaurants offer free snacks and drinks as well as a variety of services to keep customers entertained as they wait in line

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The waiting area boasts a snack bar that offers complimentary popcorn, chips, fresh fruit, and even beverages. Just don't overindulge at the snack bar, you want to leave more than enough space in your tummy for the hot pot. ;)Waiting customers can also keep themselves occupied with boardgames and reading material at the waiting area, or simply head over to the manicure studio for a free manicure (seriously).

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There's also a designated play area for you to "deposit" your children in while you munch on snacks or get your nails done. :p

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The pampering does not stop there. When you finally get a table, you will be given a hot towel as well as an apron and a hairband to wear so you don't dirty your clothes or ter-eat your own hair.

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Don't worry about accidentally splashing soup on your phone or bag, the staff will also give you a screen protector (which they will apply for you) as well as a plastic baggy for your phone and handbags/backpacks.

As for the food, take note that all orders are à la carte, including the soup stocks, fresh premium ingredients, and the variety of homemade sauces

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Soup stocks come in flavours like chicken, mushroom, tomato, seafood, laksa, and the restaurant's spicy Sichuan pot. While most hotpot restaurants lets you have a choice of two soups, you can opt to have four soup flavours at the same time.

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All ingredients are freshly-made in-house, including the shrimp paste, sauces, and of course, the gong fu mian - noodles artistically handmade and pulled right before your very eyes.

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So, who's ready for a hot pot session? :p

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Family Stunned By RM300 Bill For 2 Plates Of Kailan

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A Singaporean family was taken aback when they received their bill after dining at a restaurant on Deepavali public holiday on Monday, 24 October

The man who made the claims, known only as Mr Lin, stated that he had brought his friends and family to the restaurant located at VivoCity for dim sum for lunch. There were seven adults and two children in the group, reported Shin Min Daily News.He received the bill after they finished eating, which came up to SGD397.65 (RM1,331.14). But the family was surprised to see that the most expensive item on the bill was the two plates of kailan they ordered, which cost SGD91.20 (RM305.29).

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The family had intended to order just one plate of kailan, but their server convinced them that one plate would not be enough for their large group

"We ordered fried Hong Kong kailan in oyster sauce. Based on our group size, the service staff recommended a large portion. We didn't realise until later that the two large plates were SGD91.20 (RM305.29) before tax, making each plate SGD45.60 (RM152.65)," said Lin.He continued to say that he was confused that a large plate costs more than twice as much as a regular portion of kailan, which he said costs SGD22.80 (RM76.32).Lin revealed that he, too, is in the food and beverage industry and keeps an eye on food costs."I understand that vegetable prices have been rising, but I was still surprised when I received the bill. If the staff had told me that a large portion costs twice as much as a regular one, I would have ordered two regular portions instead," he added.

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In an email response to his complaint, the restaurant apologised for not informing him of the price of the kailan when he ordered

The restaurant explained in the email that the dish is typically priced per person. Still, the server should not have proceeded with the order if that information had not been communicated.The email went on to say that the server had ordered a bigger potion as the diner is a regular customer at their restaurant, and they had ordered based on their eating habits.The manager apologised, stating that the server should not have done so and that in the future, they will "remind the team that they have to confirm the portions ordered for large groups" to avoid any further misunderstandings.

Here are other times people were upset over their small servings of food:

                M'sian Diner Is Upset After Paying RM10 For Pork Rib Rice With Only 3 Small Pieces Of Meat

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                "This Portion Is For Babies" — M'sian Woman Frustrated With The Size Of Her RM9 Meal

Netizens responded to the woman's post by sharing photos of the portions they received in previous meals.

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                M'sian Is Shocked That He Was Charged RM10 For This Plate Of Mixed Rice

"I was so shocked, I thought I misheard when I was paying," said the post's author.

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A Malaysian Retiree Is On A Solo Cycling Tour Around The World To Raise RM80K

Over the next two years, you might come across this name — Peter Yoong — for his courage and resilience.
Who is he? Peter Yoong is a Malaysian on a solo cycling tour around the world, and he's doing it for a good cause.

    I'm off on my solo world bicycle tour and raise fund for underprivileged children. Goodbye Malaysia and see you in 2 years time. A post shared by  Peter Yoong (@peter.yoong) on Nov 19, 2017 at 1:41pm PST

The 57-year-old, who has already embarked on this ambitious journey, will be cycling for the next two years, all while he aims to raise a total of RM80,000 for World Vision Malaysia to support children in need.The expedition began in Malaysia on 20 November 2017, and Peter is aiming to finish his 'With Love I Ride' tour by November 2019. Peter's deep interest in cycling has not waned despite being in his golden years now. In fact, Peter wants to take advantage of his newfound freedom to realise his dreams."Hailing from Kuala Lumpur, I am a husband and proud father of three who has been passionate about cycling all my life. Now that my sons have grown up, I want to realise my dream of completing a cycling trip around the world."

The determined man decided to embark on this journey after he witnessed how vulnerable children had to miss school to help their family earn a living during one of his previous cycling trips

From his own experience, he learned about children who had to sacrifice their education in order to stay back to help their family's business. It was because of these encounters and his belief that every child deserves equitable access to quality education that drove him to start this initiative to create lasting change.

Against all odds, Peter has stayed motivated to go forward, taking on each challenge that comes his way and breaking out of his comfort zone

  A post shared by Peter Yoong (@peter.yoong) on Nov 18, 2017 at 2:26pm PST

Peter has been keeping family, friends, and supporters updated about his latest adventures with frequent posts on various platforms from the dedicated Facebook group to his Instagram account to his blog. He talked about his "embarrassing first day" on his blog, when he departed from his home to see the world last November. He had lost his way in Klang that day and ended up making a loop back to where he started. However, Peter pedalled on with sheer grit and perseverance. In his journey so far, Peter has met many friends, old and new, all while going through different kinds of terrains on this adventure.

  A post shared by Peter Yoong (@peter.yoong) on Dec 9, 2017 at 1:22pm PST

After about four months, Peter has travelled more than 3,400km so far and made his way to Nepal

    withloveiride update. Nepal. Upon my recovery, I finally pedal off towards Kathmandu. After several days of pedalling I finally reach and push myself across the tough high mountain passes. Phone signal is not good here. I will further update all of you once I reach Kathmandu. #withloveiride A post shared by  Peter Yoong (@peter.yoong) on Feb 20, 2018 at 4:46pm PST

From his recent posts, we learned that the trip in Nepal itself was nothing short of remarkable as Peter came down with flu and cough, while he struggled with some issues with his bicycle.He even braved the harsh weather conditions there to fulfil his lifelong dream of trekking the high mountains of Annapurna Region.

Peter with his wife, Alice, in Nepal. Alice flew to Nepal to spend some time with her husband.
Image via Peter Yoong via World Vision Malaysia

At the end of his journey, Peter is expected to conquer about 29,000km in distance

If you can’t fathom how impressive this is, perhaps this would give you a clearer picture: The distance Peter will cover is equivalent to driving back and forth between Johor and Perlis, at least 17 times.Imagine going through that kind of distance, all on just two wheels!

Image via Peter Yoong

While he fulfils his personal dream, it is also Peter's goal to ensure that children in need get the support they deserve.
For those who share the same vision, Peter is inviting the public - you - to support the cause.

You can be a part of this cause by contributing to Peter's crowdfunding campaign on SimplyGiving.His travels will be entirely self-funded with a budget of RM40,000. Any money raised will be donated to his chosen charity, World Vision Malaysia's Education Fund. "Your donation will help provide basic education opportunities to children, regardless of race, religion, ethnicity, gender and physical disabilities; equipping them socially, economically and emotionally to face life’s challenges ahead," Peter said on his crowdfunding campaign page.At the time of writing, Peter has raised more than RM5,100 out of his RM80,000 goal. The trip around the globe will be much more than a leisurely activity, as Peter will visit and volunteer in one of the communities were World Vision works in the coming weeks.

Pedal on, Peter! All the best for the rest of your exciting adventure! :)

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Malaysian Murders His Boss At Their Office After Being Fired For The Second Time

A Malaysian man murdered his former employer with a kitchen knife at their office in Singapore on 11 March

International Furniture Centre in Sungei Kadut Loop.
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Yu Jinman was notified by his boss, a 30-year-old man named Lin Xinjie, that he was being relieved of his position in online retail company Jiji Singapore, China Press reported.

Angered by the news, the 23-year-old returned to the office during lunch hour and stabbed his former boss repeatedly with a kitchen knife

Lin attempted to defend himself with a small knife before succumbing to his injuries.Since other employees had gone for their lunch break, Jili's other director, Lucas Li Mingqiao, was the only one to rush to the scene to help.Yu severely injured him as a result.

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Police arrived to find that Yu had slashed himself with the knife, but was still breathing

Lin, who was lying in a pool of his own blood, was pronounced dead by a Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) paramedic at the scene, AsiaOne reported.

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The suspect and Lucas were rushed to the Khoo Teck Puat Hospital (KTPH) for treatment.

Lin's father revealed that the Malaysian suspect had been working for the company for five years, and that it was actually his second time being fired

"When he was fired the first time, he pleaded for a second chance and (Lin) gave in," the man told The Straits Times."But his poor work performance continued to affect the operations of the company and (Lin) decided to fire him the second time," he added, explaining that he frequently took leaves and skipped work without legitimate reasons.Arrested for murder, Yu will be charged in court today, 13 March.

The murdered victim had started Jili in 2017, as well as eight other companies since 2011

The murder victim, Lin Xinjie.
Image via China Press

"Even though he is only 30 years old, his company already has about 40 employees and is growing steadily. If he was not sick or overseas, he would always be at the office, even on the weekends," his father said.Jiji Singapore posted on its website and Facebook account yesterday that it will be closed until further notice, and that its store pick-up, delivery service, and showroom would also be ceasing operations.


Man Killed After Crashing Into Pillar At SUKE Construction Site

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A man was killed in a tragic accident after crashing into a pillar at the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Expressway project site

According to Harian Metro, the incident took place around 5am today, 17 March, near a petrol station in Bandar Tun Razak, Kuala Lumpur.

The victim, who is the driver of a Proton Persona, has been identified as 37-year-old Ong Woei Yiap.

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The man is believed to have lost control of the vehicle before hitting the side of a Perodua Viva in the next lane and slamming against a flyover pillar

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department chief ACP Zulkefly Yahya told The Star that the vehicle's engine caught on fire and he died at the scene after sustaining severe injuries to his head and internal organs.

Meanwhile, the other driver involved in the accident escaped unharmed.

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Firemen from the Sungai Besi Fire and Rescue Station were dispatched to the scene

Fire and Rescue Department of Malaysia Kuala Lumpur operations commander Mohd Fakhrulsyakia Mamat explained to Sinar Harian that when his team arrived, they noticed that the engine caught on fire with 20% damage."A man was found stuck in the driver's seat before he was extracted and pronounced dead by paramedics."

The case has been handed over to the police and the rescue operation ended at 6.28am.

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