Every Remark And Statement Made By Najib During His "Fiery" Speech In Seremban

After a series of exposés by western and some local media in relation to his involvement with the 1MDB scandal, it seems Najib has decided to take on his critics head-on. On 1 August, during a speech, which The Malay Mail Online has dubbed as "fiery", to the crowd of over 400 Seremban Umno delegates, Najib said "white people" should not play any role in determining the country's future.

As an example, the Umno president singled out Sarawak Report, the London-based whistleblower site founded and operated by journalist Clare Rewcastle-Brown. The site has been running a series of exposés on the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) controversy and has even linked Najib to the scandal.“Under 22 years of Tun Dr Mahathir (Mohamad's) rule, there were problems too… But it was not like this now when everything is put out on Sarawak Report, as though outsiders are trying to determine who leads our country,” he said in his speech at the opening of the divisional meeting."I cannot stand for this, ladies and gentlemen. I cannot allow white people, the foreigners determine our future. What is their right?" Najib charged to the crowd of over 400 Umno delegates.

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The Prime Minister, who just reshuffled his Cabinet after his Deputy criticised him for his handling of the 1MDB issue, however, insisted that as the top party leader he was open to criticism, especially within his party, but said it must be done through the right channels

The prime minister said, however, the criticisms and admonishments must be made in a proper manner and at appropriate places because if they were made at improper venues, they could destroy the party."If we sit down together, we should discuss. If there are insufficient information, find the necessary information. Its's okay if we don't agree on some matters, we can even argue, but not to the extent of hurling chairs.""Table-thumping among us in the room is okay, but when we are outside, we are party members who are loyal to our party," he said when opening the Seremban Umno divisional delegates meeting in Paroi, in Seremban today.

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Saying when a decision had been made, all party members must show solidarity and defend that decision, Najib added that despite differences in opinions, Umno members must demonstrate unity especially in ensuring that it could win the coming General Election

"That's why I feel that we must strive to strengthen our party. Strong because we are united, loyal, disciplined, committed; then only our party can be strong and successful."

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Najib officiating Umno division delegates meeting in Seremban, 1 August 2015.
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During the same speech, Najib also defended his administration from criticism over the 1MDB scandal, telling his detractors that the state investor's problems do not determine Malaysia's financial position and that the country is not defined by the 1MDB issue

The prime minister suggested that 1MDB’s problems may have been exaggerated to paint a bad image of the government, pointing out that it was even claimed that the firm had lost RM42 billion.“The 42 billion is not missing, impossible to go missing,” he told the Seremban Umno delegates meeting today in his speech.“The situation in the country is not as bad as what has been claimed by certain parties. The country is not been defined by the 1MDB issue,” he added.

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The Umno President, who is also Finance Minister and Chairman of 1MDB's Advisory Board, added that 1MDB's woes do not involve taxpayers' money, stressing that 1MDB as a business entity had merely loaned money from third parties, and that the state investment firm's problems were due to negative public perception

The Umno president added that contrary to rumours, 1MDB’s investments never involved public funds.“1MDB.... is not a development model that uses public funds,” Najib said, before stressing that the firm has only ever received a RM1 million in equity from the government and that its debts are backed by solid assets.

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Najib, who is also Finance Minister and chairman of 1MDB's advisory board, said the state investment firm's problems were due to the negative public perception that has hampered the public listing of its energy arm. "If you want to list a company, the perception must be positive. Because we couldn't list it, it created the mismatch that caused a cash flow problem," he said, stressing that the company's troubles are not "as bad" as people make it out to be.

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According to The Star, the Prime Minister was saddened by such perception that was spread through the social media, and that when the mind was clouded by negative perception, the people were not interested anymore in finding the truth about 1MDB.
"We are no longer interested in verifying things on social media."

“It is as if 1MDB has not done anything good."“The perception has clouded our minds and because of that, efforts and initiatives that bring benefits to the people has now become something wrong,” he said at the presentation of offer letters to 1,200 imam and chairmen of village security and development committees under the Prime Minister-1MDB Foundation haj sponsorship programme.Najib said when there was attack on 1MDB, it looked as if 1MDB had not contributed at all.“Why do we look at 1MDB as if it is bad. 1MDB has done a lot and its initiatives and efforts had benefitted many,” he said. Najib added that when the mind was clouded by perception, the people were not interested anymore in finding the truth.“This is when we have a situation where one is already seen guilty on the social media before being proven innocent. We are no longer interested in verifying things on social media,” he said.

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Najib addressing those selected to perform the haj in Putrajaya on Friday, 31 July 2015
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He said the sale of a piece of land at the Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) involving Lembaga Tabung Haji, which had been manipulated by certain quarters, was an example of how the people were easily influenced by negative perception.Najib said the sale was a good business deal due to the potential value of the land.“However, certain quarters had painted the deal as if it was to save 1MDB and because of the perception, everyone was against it and we are seen as guilty,” he said.

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However, the most shocking part of his speech at Seremban was when he said that loyalty was more important (to him) than "smart people" in order to keep the party and his leadership united

Speaking just days after his shock removal of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin from the federal Cabinet, Najib said that loyalty was more important than “smart people” in order to keep the party and his leadership united.“I will evaluate people based on their loyalty. There is a lot of smart people around but to find those who are loyal is rare,” the leader said in his speech at the Seremban Umno division meeting here.“But by loyalty, I don’t mean blind loyalty. We have to work together in order to make our party strong,” he added. Cryptically, the Pekan MP said that a party should only have one leader, equating this to how a ship could only have “one captain”.

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Najib said that the Finance Ministry, which oversees 1MDB, has already taken the necessary measures to reduce the firm's debt under the rationalisation plan, adding that all he is asking for six months to turn around the government investment company

He said he had held discussions with the Finance Ministry on the matter and the plan to turn around the company was being implemented."We have a programme to reduce the debts of 1MDB, and the programme is viable. We have to give it time. I would say we need about six months."We are not saying that we want to settle the debts today, (or) we can do so tomorrow, no. But we have a plan," he said when opening the Seremban UMNO Division delegates meeting in Paroi here.

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He revealed that leaders from Qatar and China have expressed interest in investing in 1MDB's energy arm, Edra Global, and also its flagship Bandar Malaysia project."The China ambassador and the Emir of Qatar have both expressed their interests. What does this tell you? That there is value here. That the assets are there. The money is not missing," he said."Not only them, there are several other countries that are interested too," he added.

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Watch: Najib speaking about servicing 1MDB's debt:

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Meanwhile, during the Kota Melaka Umno division delegates meeting in Bandar Hilir, Malacca, Najib said that he would not step down as the Umno President because three million party members were firmly behind him. He said that as an individual elected through democratic principles based on the new party constitution, he should be given room to serve Umno and the people well.

"With the strong support of Umno, I will not bow to the demand of one person to step down because three million Umno members are with me. I am not arrogant but I was elected (as the Umno president), so do not stop me from doing my best (for the people)."There is talk that I was not wise to have discarded the quota system for the presidential election, but I want our party to be more inclusive, more democratic. So, I left it to the Umno members to decide," Najib said when opening the Kota Melaka Umno division delegates meeting in Bandar Hilir, Malacca.Najib called on Umno members to support him, not in his personal capacity but as the party president."The support for me is not because I am Najib, not in my personal capacity; strong support should be given to the Umno president because we cannot have a weak Umno president for we must ensure the success of our party," he said.

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Furthermore, Najib would again propose regulations requiring political parties to divulge the sources of their political funds. The PM said a similar proposal he had previously made, with the aim of ensuring greater transparency, was rejected by the DAP.

"The party president can source funds for the party. I can explain (the sources of UMNO funds), on condition that the opposition parties also explain the sources of their funds."The DAP has to explain. PKR has to explain where it gets its funds. I can also explain if they will. We will do so together, then it's fair," he said when opening the Seremban UMNO Division delegates meeting in Paroi hereHe questioned the DAP's move to reject the earlier proposal, and said: "The DAP did not agree. Why? Anything to hide? When you do not agree, what's the reason?"The first proposal was made by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) and required political parties to declare the sources of their political funding for transparency.

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Malaysian Fined for ‘Damaging’ New Lingerie in Singapore Store

Malaysian fined for damaging lingerie

Lee Meng Xiang, 23, then a casino croupier, pleaded guilty to the offence at Tangs department store in VivoCity at Harbourfront Walk on Jan 26. -- ST PHOTO: WONG KWAI CHOW

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A Malaysian man was fined S$1,000 (RM2,490) for mischief by damaging two pieces of brand new lingerie.

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Lee Meng Xiang, 23, then a casino croupier, pleaded guilty to the offence at Tangs department store in VivoCity on Jan 26.

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A magistrate's court heard that the store's security officer saw Lee taking 2 pieces of Triumph lingerie from the women's section and walking into a male fitting room.

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The daily said investigations later showed that Lee wore the corset and panty, worth about S$200, and stained them while removing them.

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2 other similar charges of damaging a set of Calvin Klein undergarments totaling $454 last October were also taken into consideration during his sentencing.

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Cases of men stealing underwear around the world

POLICE will allege a 70-year-old man who had a penchant for stealing ladies underwear was caught red-handed when they uncovered almost 90 pairs in his home.

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Kevin Waida, 19, was arrested on charges of stealing and stalking. The department was notified by a female resident of Hatch residence hall, MUPD spokesman Brian Weimer said.

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Detectives are looking for two men who were caught on surveillance tape stealing about 300 pairs of panties from a Victoria’s Secret store in downtown San Diego.

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A WOMAN used an infra-red camera to film a man stealing underwear from her clothesline.

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From Sina: At around 2:00 pm on July 4, Xugou police station received a call about a theft case of women's underwear in a small district of Dong Yuan Lu.

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Secret footage shows Stephen Brumme of Silver Spring, Maryland, rifling through the homeowner's closets and drawers in the Virginia property's master bedroom.

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Khalid Ibrahim Was Sacked From PKR. What Now?

It's Official, Selangor Palace Picks Azmin Ali As Selangor's 15th Menteri Besar

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PKR deputy president Azmin Ali has been appointed as the new Selangor menteri besar, according to a letter sent out by the Selangor palace today.

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Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah was in favour of Azmin as the new Selangor menteri besar to replace Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim. He will be the 15th Selangor MB.

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Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman, Mohamed Azmin Ali was officially sworn-in as the 15th Selangor Menteri Besar at approximately 10.0am today, replacing Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.

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Selangor’s ruler had no choice but to delay naming a new mentri besar to take over from Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim because PKR and DAP refused to obey the sultan’s decree to nominate more candidates, a palace official said today.

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The Selangor Sultan's private secretary Datuk Mohamad Munir Bani said PKR and DAP had complicated the appointment process, forcing the ruler to look for prospective candidates other than the one name handed in by the two Pakatan Rakyat (PR) parties. “The delay in appointing a mentri besar this time was due to the strife within PKR and the inability from parties within Pakatan Rakyat to come to a consensus to choose a candidate for mentri besar,” Munir said in an official statement.

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Munir denied allegations that the palace had interfered in the MB crisis, saying that the Selangor Sultan was acting within his powers and following the state constitution. "YB Azmin Ali is also PKR deputy president. Therefore the Sultan is confident that he would have the support of not only PKR, but also PAS and DAP, the parties which form the coalition government ruling Selangor now," he added.

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18 Sept: Selangor To Get New Menteri Besar On Tuesday, 23 Sept

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The new Selangor Mentri Besar will be sworn in next Tuesday at 10am in Istana Alam Shah, Palace sources have revealed.

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Citing anonymous sources from the palace, the online portal said invitation cards had been sent out to state leaders, elected representatives and local dignitaries requesting their attendance.

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It is understood that the choice of the new Mentri Besar will be revealed soon, as a final decision on the post has been made.

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27 August: Nik Nazmi Could Be Third On List For Selangor MB

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PKR and DAP are steadfast in nominating only Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail for the Selangor mentri besar post despite the Sultan of Selangor’s request for Pakatan Rakyat component parties to submit more than two names each for consideration.

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Nik Nazmi, 32, is the deputy state speaker as well as the Seri Setia assemblyman. He was Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim's political secretary, before Faekah Husin took over the role. He clinched the PKR Youth chief position in the party elections, despite unofficial results naming Batu Caves assemblyman Amirudin Shari the winner.

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The component parties said the decision to only nominate one candidate was in line with the convention practised by Pakatan when it again won in Selangor in 2013 and nominated only one name – Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim – and was accepted by the Ruler. The statement said the move to nominate only Dr Wan Azizah was in line with the convention, especially since the Kajang assemblyman had a majority support of at least 30 state representatives, including herself.

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PKR and DAP might insist that Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail is their only choice as Selangor Menteri Besar but there is a growing belief that newly-elected youth chief Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad could take the post after the state ruler decreed that each party within Pakatan Rakyat (PR) propose more than two names for the post.

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A PKR source said Nik Nazmi's name surfaced as the third candidate – alongside party president Dr Wan Azizah and deputy president Azmin Ali – before the results of the PKR Youth elections were announced on August 21.

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"Nik Nazmi is now the most senior PKR member among the Selangor assemblymen after he won the position recently. So it is very fitting for him to be chosen as the third candidate," a source told The Malaysian Insider.

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16 August: Sultan Of Selangor Accepts Khalid Ibrahim's Request To Resign As State MB On One Condition

Sultan Of Selangor Accepts Khalid Ibrahim's Request To Resign As State MB.
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The Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharifuddin Idris Shah has postponed the resignation of Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim as the state's menteri besar. Khalid made the announcement in a brief speech after he had an audience with the State's ruler at  approximately 4.40pm.

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The sultan of Selangor has consented to Abdul Khalid Ibrahim's request to relinquish his post as menteri besar. However, the ruler had asked him to remain at the helm until a replacement is appointed.

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Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has requested the Pakatan Rakyat component parties to submit at least two names for the post of the new mentri besar.

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"To ensure political stability in Selangor, I have indicated my intention to resign to the Sultan. However, the Sultan has delayed the acceptance of my letter until the next mentri besar is named," he said. Speaking to reporters here Tuesday, Selangor Mentri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim said the Sultan had informed him as such after seeking an audience with him at the Palace.

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18 August: Pakatan Rakyat Agrees On Wan Azizah As Sole Candidate For Selangor MB

Top Pakatan Rakyat leaders unanimously agree to nominate only Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail after a presidential meeting in Subang Jaya, August 17, 2014.
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Pakatan Rakyat (PR) has endorsed Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) president Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah, who is also Kajang assemblyman, as their sole candidate for the post of Selangor Menteri Besar (MB).

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The hour-long Pakatan Rakyat (PR) presidential council meeting yesterday was “cordial”, but dominated by one issue: PAS secretary-general Datuk Mustafa Ali’s insistence that PKR deputy president Azmin Ali also be considered to replace Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim, a source said.

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This was a follow up to the decision taken by a special meeting of PAS's Central Committee earlier today which named Dr Wan Azizah and PKR deputy president Mohamad Azmin Ali as the party's choices to replace current MB Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim .

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“Mustafa Ali tried to push for PR to sign two names right until the end of the meeting: Azmin Ali and Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail. “But he was the minority view and at the end of the day, the PR consensus prevailed. This was the majority view of PR: that we should only push one name,” a senior PR leader told The Malaysian Insider on condition of anonymity.

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PKR adviser Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who announced this after a leadership council meeting yesterday said Pakatan would write to the palace to inform Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah of the decision. He expressed appreciation to PAS for deciding to stick with Pakatan and for agreeing to replace Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim who was sacked from PKR.

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Azmin, who was also at the same press conference, said he appreciated PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang’s gesture in nominating him alongside Dr Wan Azizah. “On behalf of Keadilan, I want to stress that we receive well PAS’s decision to remain in Pakatan Rakyat,” the Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman said. “But as deputy president, I will heed my party’s decision to nominate Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail as the new mentri besar, as stated in the statutory declarations that have been put forth,” he added.

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19 August: Khalid Ibrahim Returns The Favour By Sacking Six Pakatan Exco From Office

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Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim said today he has sacked all six state executive councillors from PKR and DAP, purportedly for refusing to cooperate with him as Selangor mentri besar.

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The sacking is effective immediately. The six out of the 10 exco members are:
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Ean Yong Hian Wah - investment, industrial, new village development and eradicating illegal factories
V Ganabatirau - plantation workers, poverty and caring government
Teng Chang Khim - local government, research and development
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Rodziah Ismail - welfare and women’s affairs
Daroyah Alwi - health, entrepreneur development, science, technology and innovation
Elizabeth Wong - tourism, consumer affairs and environment

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He said the Selangor Sultan has given his consent on the matter, and that official letters have been sent to five out of six state executive councillors this evening. “These excos have made several statements and signed a letter for a bloc to be made for the purpose of decreasing the effectiveness of the exco. “Therefore I have written to the Sultan to ask so that these excos do not carry on their duties in the Selangor state government,” he told reporters here.

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The move marks the collapse of the Pakatan Rakyat Selangor government, with the state executive consisting of Khalid (left), an Independent, and four PAS members.

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With the sacking of the six exco members, the remaining Selangor exco members are all from PAS. They are Iskandar Abdul Samad, Dr Halimah Ali, Dr Ahmad Yunus Hairi and Sallehen Mukhyi.

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Sultan Of Selangor Rejects Pakatan's Request To Seek An Audience To Explain The MB Crisis

Sultan Of Selangor Rejects Pakatan's Request To Seek An Audience To Explain The MB Crisis.
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The Sultan of Selangor had rejected Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail's request for an audience to explain the state’s menteri besar crisis as he had already been briefed by Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim on the matter, an aide to the sultan said today.

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Mohamad Munir Bani, Sultan Sharafudin Idris Shah's private secretary, said the palace had received a letter signed by opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim last Sunday. The letter was sent on behalf of PKR president Dr Wan Azizah, requesting for an audience with the sultan to explain the decision made by the party's leadership.

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“His Majesty asked that I inform Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim that His Majesty will not accept the request for audience with the PKR president because Khalid has already met with His Majesty to explain his position as the Selangor mentri besar. “In addition to that, His Royal Highness the Selangor Sultan is of the view that Khalid’s sacking as a PKR member is an internal party issue and does not threaten his position as a Selangor assemblyman or the Selangor mentri besar,” Mohamad Munir said in the statement. “His Majesty does not want to get involved in PKR’s internal matters,” he added.

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12 August: BN Voices Full Support For Khalid Ibrahim As Selangor MB

Deputy Prime Minister and BN deputy chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin says, based on several policies, reasons and principles, BN supports Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim.
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Barisan Nasional (BN) today expressed unconditional and sincere support for Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim to continue as Menteri Besar of Selangor.

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Deputy Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said there are no conditions imposed behind their support and the BN state assemblymen would also support him (Khalid).

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He said: "Putting aside our political differences, we do not see the rationality of wanting a new leadership as what PKR wants for the state. The important thing here is continuity and the welfare of the people of Selangor."

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Muhyiddin also said that BN felt that it was better if there was no changes in the current leadership as several important issues must be solved especially on the water issues and restructuring of the water concessionaires. He added that BN was sincere in supporting Khalid and a stable condition for the state is what the federal government wants.

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“We saw no justification for a change in leadership as proposed by Pakatan Rakyat in the state.” Muhyiddin said the support was unconditional and sincere because BN wanted to see stability in the state. “If you ask how we will benefit by supporting him (Abdul Khalid), we ourselves do not know how we will gain.”

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11 August: After Months Of Bickering And Uncertainty, Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Officially Sacked Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim From The Party On 9 August 2014

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The PKR leadership council today (9 August 2014) sacked Selangor Menteri Besar Abdul Khalid Ibrahim from the party for his refusal to step down as the state's chief executive officer.

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Party's disciplinary board chairperson Tan Kee Kwong announced the decision after almost three hours of deliberation which began at 3pm at the PKR headquarters in Petaling Jaya. The closed-door meeting was attended by all members of the party’s leadership council with one notable absentee - Khalid.

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"(Khalid) was found to have defied the party's central committee decision after a meeting on July 21 that unanimously agreed to appoint Wan Azizah Wan Ismail as the new Selangor menteri besar," said Tan. He said Khalid proceeded to issue a statement the next day to state his refusal to relinquish the post "and till this very day he continues to refuse to relinquish the said post". "On that point alone, the disciplinary committee has found cause to expel him," said Tan.

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Khalid Was Dismissed By PKR For Disobeying The Party's Decision For Him To Step Down As Selangor Menteri Besar And Allow Datuk Seri Wan Azizah Ismail To Take Over

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On Tuesday, the PKR disciplinary committee issued Khalid with a show-cause letter ordering him to explain his defiance of the party’s instructions to quit his post as menteri besar. Khalid was also called to attend a disciplinary committee hearing yesterday to explain several other issues, such as Selangor’s water restructuring exercise and hikes in business licence fees.

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“The core issue, which is that Khalid has defied clear orders from the party to resign as menteri besar, following the party’s decision to propose PKR president Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail as menteri besar. “We have given him the chance to respond and he responded through two letters, which have been taken into consideration.

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“As Saifuddin had mentioned, we find the contents (of the letters) showed open defiance. We asked him nicely to step down and he wouldn’t step down, and that is enough (reason),” PKR central committee member Sivarasa Rasiah told reporters that a letter sent by Khalid’s lawyers today was irrelevant to today’s decision.

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In Response, Khalid Says The Move Was "Flawed And Illegal" As He Was Not Given A Real Chance To Answer The Allegations Of His Wrongdoing

Khalid responded to his sacking by saying that it was “flawed and illegal” but he acknowledged the decision. He said he would seek an audience with the Sultan of Selangor, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah, to inform him of this latest development and listen to any views that the ruler might have to share.

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In response, Khalid claimed that the show-cause letter was faulty and said the disciplinary board’s demands were both "unreasonable and suspicious". “As a party fighting for justice for all, I should also be given a real chance, not just a mirage, to answer to the allegations of my wrongdoing. “Unfortunately, the actions of YB Datuk (Tan) and the disciplinary board up until now are highly suspect,” he said, pointing to the short notice of the hearing and asked for the meeting to be postponed to Aug 15.

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“Until such a time as this issue is resolved in accordance with proper procedures, laws and conventions, particularly in the Selangor Constitution, I will continue to perform my duty to the people as the Mentri Besar of Selangor to the best of my ability,” he said in a statement issued at 8pm.

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Khalid Has Now Been Expelled From PKR But Not From His Position As Menteri Besar. Without Support From Pakatan Rakyat, Khalid Can Remain In Office But Will Not Have Power To Advise The Sultan On Managing The State.

PKR secretary-general Saifuddin Nasution told reporters at the same press conference that today’s meeting dealt only with Khalid’s status as a PKR member, and not his position as menteri besar. In the meantime, Khalid would remain as menteri besar until he resigns or is otherwise removed from office, such as through a vote of no confidence.

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He said any moves to remove Khalid from office would be announced later, but said Khalid should respect the fact that he no longer has majority support and vacate his office to make way for a sucessor.

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Without PR's backing, Khalid no longer had the power to advise the sultan on managing the state, Aziz added. "This confusing situation has left Khalid with no moral ground to advise the sultan. "Khalid may be in office but he is no longer in power.”

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This Provides A Very Confusing Situation For The State. Khalid's Lack Of Power Means Selangor No Longer Has A Government.

Dr Abdul Aziz Bari said the executive councillors have ceased to function with Khalid’s expulsion from PKR, likening the situation to the dismissal or resignation of a prime minister. "According to the law, when a menteri besar – similar to a prime minister – is dismissed, so is his exco or cabinet," Aziz told The Malaysian Insider.

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Reiterating that Selangor no longer has a government, which was previously led by Khalid as the MB appointed by PR,  Aziz said: "The only figure with authority now is the sultan. But he is a constitutional monarch and cannot run the state.”

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He added that the state's administration would be affected as all matters needed the MB’s or exco's approval. "Right now at the Selangor state secretariat building, the district officers and council officers do no appear calm as usual. This is not surprising since most important decisions need the green light from the MB or the exco," he said.

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The Move Leaves PKR With 13 Assemblymen In The 56-Seat State Assembly, PAS And DAP With 15 Each, And BN With 12

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Following the move, PKR now has 13 assemblymen in the 56-seat state assembly, while PAS and DAP each have 15. The other 12 are from Umno.

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Pakatan's Greatest Challenge Is Now To Restore Public Trust And Confidence In The Opposition Pact Which Have Been Greatly Damaged By In-Party Scandals And Squabbles

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Its adviser and parliamentary leader, Lim Kit Siang, said the greatest challenge facing Pakatan Rakyat now was to restore public trust and confidence in the opposition pact.

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"There is nothing more unprincipled or dishonourable than to reduce the Pakatan Rakyat Selangor menteri besar crisis into a game of numbers when the greatest challenge facing PAS, PKR and DAP leaders is to restore the badly damaged public trust and confidence in Pakatan through a reaffirmation of the common policy platform and principles of justice, freedom, accountability, transparency and good governance as the basis of new politics in Malaysia," he said in a statement today.

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DAP And PAS Have Voiced Their Commitment To Pakatan Rakyat And Will Not Be Inviting Khalid To Join Their Party

Lim said it was "most repugnant" and "obnoxious" of anyone to even think that Khalid could join either PAS or DAP so that either party could lay claim to the MB post, or even that the former corporate captain could continue to helm the state.

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"I am most gratified that all the three Pakatan Rakyat component parties of PAS, PKR and DAP have reaffirmed their commitment to Pakatan after the expulsion of Khalid from PKR yesterday," he said.

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Kelantan Menteri Besar Datuk Ahmad Yakob has denied inviting Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim who was sacked from PKR, to join PAS, as reported yesterday.

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Now That The Disagreement About Khalid Ibrahim Is No Longer An Issue, The Opposition Parties Face The Next Problem: Who Will Be The Next MB?

A senior PR leader told The Malaysian Insider that Khalid was no longer an issue with PAS. "He has already been sacked and is no longer the legitimate MB. They have accepted the issue as the past. "The question on who will be the MB is the issue," said the leader on the condition of anonymity.

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PKR is adamant that its president Dr Wan Azizah is the only candidate for the top post, a move which has received support from its ally DAP. It was no secret that PAS itself is split on the issue of replacing Khalid with Dr Wan Azizah because of two reasons. While having a female to head the state government does not sit well with several leaders, her ability to make decisions was also questioned as she is the wife of de facto PKR leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

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This led to some leaders from PAS recommending PKR's Ijok assemblyman Dr Idris Ahmad as the compromise candidate, to break the deadlock over the MB post.

        themalaysianinsider.com

The Sultan Of Selangor Will Have The Final Say Over Khalid And Selangor's Fate

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Now an independent assemblyman with no party backing, Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim will meet the Selangor Royal Council today to discuss his position as head of the state government.

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Ramlah said it was the correct procedure for Khalid to turn to the council for advice as he had been appointed menteri besar for a second term with the sultan’s consent. “But while the sultan will be advised by this council on what his next course of action should be, His Royal Highness ultimately has the final say on what will happen to the menteri besar,” she added. And the sultan will exercise his discretion once Selangor assemblymen table a motion of no-confidence in the menteri besar when the state legislative assembly convenes.

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“If Khalid loses the no-confidence vote, he will have to once again turn to the Sultan, who has the discretion to accept PR’s candidate for the menteri besar on the basis that he believes the coalition still holds the majority confidence in the assembly. “But worst comes to worst, a defeated Khalid will request that the Sultan dissolves the assembly, and the Sultan agrees, triggering fresh state polls,” she said.

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Khalid Can Now Appeal PKR's Decision To Expel Him, Join Another Party, Or Become The Lone Independent Assemblyman

Tan added that Khalid has 14 days to appeal the decision from the time he is officially notified of his sacking, after which the PKR leadership council would decide whether to form a special committee to hear the appeal.

        malaysiakini.com

It is still not known if Khalid will join any other party or will simply become the lone independent assemblyman.

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For Now, Khalid Has Met The Sultan Of Selangor And Has Announced The Sultan's Consent To Continue His Tenure As Menteri Besar

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Abdul Khalid Ibrahim today said the Selangor sultan has consented for him to stay on as the state’s menteri besar despite his expulsion from PKR. He announced this after meeting Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah at Istana Alam Shah in Klang this morning.

        malaysiakini.com

Speaking at a press conference at the State Secretariat building this afternoon, Abdul Khalid, who appeared upbeat, insisted that he still had the majority support of the state assembly. Abdul Khalid said he had informed this to the Selangor sultan. “Tuanku was satisfied with my explanation which I provided and therefore he consented for me to hold the Selangor menteri besar position,” he said.

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However, he did not indicate how he had convinced the monarch of his support. “Until there are new developments, I will remain as Selangor menteri besar and conduct my duties as usual,” said Abdul Khalid.

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Complete Your Christmas Wishlist With These 6 Household Products From Senheng's Epic Sale

This Spotlight is sponsored by Senheng.

With Christmas right around the corner, there's no better time to shop 'til you drop!

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Whether you're looking to pick up stuff for yourself or to give as gifts to loved ones, there are all kinds of ongoing sales and deals for you to take advantage of and get the best value for your money.

Running out of gift ideas? Here are some practical gift ideas for you from Senheng:

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But before that, here are the amazing promos you'll get along with every purchase:Free mystery giftDiscounts up to 30%Free 1-year extra warrantyEZ Credit Rebate up to 25%

Here are some of the promo items you can pick up as a holiday treat for yourself and your family or even as special gifts for your loved ones:

1. Movie nights will never be the same again with the addition of this epic Sony 85-inch UHD 4K Android LED TV to your home entertainment system

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Promo: FREE Sony PlayStation 4 Pro worth RM1,697 + 10% EZ Credit Rebate worth RM1,959.90

2. The LG 18/10KG Front Load Washer Dryer with True Steam lets you do huge loads of laundry with ease, making it perfect for big families

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3. This amazing Beko Dish Washer will make sure your family never has an excuse to leave dirty dishes piled up in the sink

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Sorry Taxis, 80% Of The Public Prefer Uber And GrabCar

An online survey conducted by the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) shows that 80 percent of the public prefers ride-sharing services over taxis

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SPAD chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Syed Albar said accessibility was the main reason why majority of the public prefers Uber and GrabCar over conventional taxis

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"However, I would not consider Uber and GrabCar as ‘ride sharing’ services, I prefer to see it as ‘e-hailing’ as they have problems too," he told The New Strait Times.

Albar also said that the full report has not been submitted to the Transport Ministry. However, the commission has studied the report thoroughly and have prepared proposals for the course of action.

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"We have looked into the survey results  and we will submit all of our views on how we should tackle this issue to the government. I've also met the chairman of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) because these ride-sharing apps fall under MCMC," said Albar.

At the same time, he stressed that the taxi industry has to upgrade its standards to provide better service to the public

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Albar said, "The taxi industry isn't doing very well currently. It needs a major change and reconstruction. We have completed a session with all stakeholders of the industry and a report has been completed."

The Transport Ministry has made it compulsory for ride-sharing drivers to obtain a PSV licence to operate:

                Uber and GrabCar Drivers Are Now Required To Have Licenses To Operate

The Transport Ministry said the move would encourage healthy competition.

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Alkisah Sos "Gereja" Di Texas Chicken Malaysia: Perlukah Kita Boikot?

Belum pun reda gelak ketawa tentang isu video Pokemon Najib VS Mahathir, kini isu sos "gereja" Texas Chicken pula menjadi bahan bualan netizen Malaysia

Ini bermula apabila seorang pengguna Facebook membuat aduan dan meminta penjelasan dari Texas Chicken Malaysia tentang sos celup berjenama Church yang menurut beliau tidak boleh dimakan oleh orang Islam.

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Texas Chicken Malaysia bagaimanapun telah memberi maklum balas yang professional terhadap aduan itu pada hari yang sama

"Terima kasih kerana bertanya. Untuk makluman, jenama Texas Chicken diasaskan di San Antonio, Texas, USA oleh pengasasnya bernama George W. Church Sr. 'Church' adalah nama keluarganya dan dijadikan sebagai jenama."

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Yang lucunya, ada pula yang bertelagah sesama sendiri hanya disebabkan oleh perkataan Church tersebut sehingga perkataan ISIS dan Yahudi dilemparkan

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Untuk makluman, Texas Chicken merupakan franchise untuk Church's Chicken bagi kawasan di luar Texas dan bagi pasaran antarabangsa

Inilah wajah pengasas Church's Chicken dan Texas Chicken
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Perniagaan Church's Chicken dan Texas Chicken ini diasaskan oleh keluarga George W. Church sejak tahun 1952 lagi.

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Perkataan church yang didapati pada restoran mahupun produk ini tiada kena-mengena dengan gereja, dan tiada agenda tersembunyi untuk memesongkan mana-mana penganut agama. Sebaliknya ia cuma nama pemilik perniagaan tersebut.

Mungkin perlu juga kami kongsikan di sini bahawa sekitar tahun 1980an, Texas Chicken buat pertama kalinya membuka perniagaan mereka di rantau Asia, iaitu di Indonesia

Nak sambut harijadi di Texas Chicken Indonesia? Boleh, kok!
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Di Indonesia sahaja ada 93 cawangan Texas Chicken.

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Dan untuk menenangkan hati pembaca, majoriti penduduk Indonesia beragama Islam. Sudah tentu mereka pun tahu halal haram makanan, sama seperti kita kan?

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Masih merasa ragu-ragu? Tahukah anda, Texas Chicken turut mempunyai beberapa cawangan di negara Emiriah Arab Bersatu seperti di Abu Dhabi, Ajman, Dubai, Ras Al Khaimah dan Sharjah?

Texas Chicken di Dubai Mall
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Rasanya kalau benar ia agenda tersembunyi seperti yang kita khuatiri, sudah tentu Emiriah Arab Bersatu yang juga sebuah negara Islam tidak akan menerima kehadiran Texas Chicken.

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Berbalik kepada isu sos celup Church, adalah mustahil bagi Texas Chicken untuk menukar nama produknya kepada sesuatu yang lebih Islamik semata-mata untuk memenuhi kehendak segelintir pihak

Ini adalah kerana sos tersebut mungkin telahpun dihasilkan dan diedarkan di seluruh dunia dalam jumlah yang mungkin berjuta-juta.

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Persoalannya sekarang, berdasarkan insiden perkataan church pada sos celup ini, perlukah kita memboikot Texas Chicken?

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Kami rasa, tiada masalah pun bagi orang Islam untuk menikmati hidangan di Texas Chicken kerana:

1. Segala jenis makanan dan minuman yang dihidang telah dijamin Halal oleh JAKIM

JAKIM telah mengiktiraf Texas Chicken sebagai restoran Halal.
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2. Pelanggan boleh isi air minuman mengikut sukatan yang diperlukan. Jadi boleh elakkan pembaziran.

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3. Tiada keraguan yang perlu dipersoalkan kerana majoriti pekerja Texas Chicken juga adalah beragama Islam

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Jadi, sama ada hendak boikot atau tidak, tepuk dada tanya selera

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BONUS: Hasil tinjauan kami di akaun Facebook individu yang membuat aduan tersebut, kami terjumpa satu "nasihat" yang diberi oleh laman Politicalgags.

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Individu terbabit juga telah mengaku kesilapannya berdasarkan komen di atas.

Selain itu, kami juga menemui ini. Sempat lagi berseloroh ya.

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Apa jawapannya? Kalau dah dapat lebih baik simpan dalam hati.


[PHOTOS] This Is Certainly Looking Like Malaysia's Wedding Of The Year

Benjamin Yong, founder and CEO of The BIG Group, and Elizabeth Lee, one half of the Bowerhaus Jewellery sister duo hosted a lavish carnival-themed ceremony in Chin Woo Stadium, KL on 19 October to celebrate their union

Ready for the party of the year! // #thebewedding
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Aptly named as Benjamin and Elizabeth's Wedding Carnival, the ceremony-cum-reception had a spinning carousel as its centerpiece, a massive stage housing a 25-piece swing band, carnival-themed wedding cakes, and a variety of food and goodies

What a great night! So much fun at @bigbenyong & @elizabethshenlyn 's carnival-themed wedding reception. They even had a carousel in the venue. Congratulations you both! #theBEwedding
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Congrats lovebirds Love u both @elizabethshenlyn @bigbenyong @shentel #theBEwedding #kualalumpur
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Craziness continues // #thebewedding
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What a night!! Celebration of feasting in style!!! #thebewedding
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Gorgeous cakes at #theBEwedding !
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Carousel. Fireworks. #theBEwedding
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Aside from the assorted goodies on the buffet tables, there was also 'toro' flown in fresh from Japan

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Guests were also treated to a plethora of entertainment from aerial dancers, a ballerina in a ball, performances from Adibah Noor and Amanda Amani, and even a routine from the national synchronised swimming team!

When do we slot the aerial dancers in? After the desserts but before the synchronized swimming of course. #TheBEwedding
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Bubble ballerina #theBEwedding
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Adibah Noor
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So lucky to be able to perform with a 25 piece orchestra! #theBEwedding
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If that's not enough excitement, the reception also featured topless waiters and waitresses dressed as circus girls!

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The reception was attended by a number of high-profile guests, including celebrities such as Marion Caunter, Sarah Lian and Magie Abang Saufi

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The happy couple also held a traditional Chinese wedding banquet and tea ceremony at The Ritz-Carlton, KL on 18 October

Can you believe how beautiful @elizabethshenlyn is?! This photo doesn't do her dress justice- it's all hand sewn and hand-sequined. #thebewedding #collectionofthebride #bride #wedding #kualalumpur #malaysia
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Covered in gold and more gold! #theBEwedding
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Who needs a wedding photographer when you have a swam of friends like this! #thebewedding
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Hello my name is Mrs Elizabeth Yong
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Double happiness #thebewedding
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YUMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMMM Seng! #thebewedding
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The pair were officially married in a beautiful ceremony at the Sydney Opera House last week, attended by members of their families and close friends

My beautiful bridesmaids @anoushkabock @alexiacgeorge @hollyaccc @shentel @kristyyong @edawong you pampered me all day! Making me look perfect! Thank you for making this day beyond special and so incredibly meaningful! #theBEwedding
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What a magical day filled with all our loved ones. I could not have asked for anything more, and could live in that moment forever! Yesterday my father gave my hand away to the most amazing man who challenges me in every way! There was so much love it was overwhelmingly surreal! Thank you to my beautiful parents who you are my blessing, my axis, my everything, my mummy and daddy! Thank you for making all my dreams come true! I will always be your little girl. @bettyleesydney #theBEwedding
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Husband and Wife. @bigbenyong #theBEwedding
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My Mr. BIG my Mr. Everything @bigbenyong
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A day later and we re still on cloud 9!!! #theBEwedding
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I couldn't be happier. My family united.
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Months of hard work paid off for yesterday's spectacular wedding!
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Let them eat cake! A whole lot of cake... Snap crackle and pop I loved this wedding cake as popping candle was throughout the whole cake. Minor details they got the flavour wrong. #theBEwedding
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What a wonderful evening it was to have a roomful of beautiful people we love so much to celebrate with us!
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Trying to get my wife out of Australia has been a challenge even the Gods brought the winds, hale and electrical storm to shut down the whole of Sydney airport and grounded all flights. Australia didn't want to let her go, but she's all mine now! @elizabethshenlyn #coming #home #with #my #mrs #theBEwedding
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Prior to the wedding, sister of the bride Shen-Tel hosted a Kitchen Tea - an Australian tradition - held in honour of the bride "to allow her fiancés family and friends to meet and bond with her family and friends before the big day"

A Kitchen Tea is held in honor of a bride to be to allow her fiancés family and friends to meet and bond with her family and friends before the big day. Women are traditionally invited to help share in passing knowledge about marriage to the bride to be. Games are traditionally played with a wedding or Kitchen theme.

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At this Kitchen Tea guests designed a plate for Elizabeth and Benjamin. Their designs will be turned into actual plates and gifted to the couple to add to their kitchen.

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The fun-filled afternoon concluded with everyone reading out their wishes to the soon-to-be bride and groom for more laughter, joy and love in the years ahead.

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Benjamin Yong and Elizabeth Lee.
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One of the most anticipated weddings in Malaysian high society, Malaysia Tatler even dedicated an 11-page tribute chronicling the couple's dating history in its September 2014 issue

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Benjamin Yong is the founder and CEO of The BIG Group, which has about 18 food brands under its name, including restaurant chains Ben's and Plan B as well as Ben's Independent Grocer and Tate

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Formed in early 2011, BIG is an ideology encapsulating the love for food and how it ties people and experiences together. The act of eating is a pleasurable and emotional experience which we endeavor to celebrate and deliver to our customers.

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Tular Video Lelaki Thai Ini Cuba Bakar 'Raja Buah' Untuk Dijadikan Durian Bakar Cheese

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

Durian merupakan buah tempatan yang menjadi kegemaran ramai bukan saja di Malaysia malah di serata dunia

Durian juga dikenali sebagai "the king of fruit". Musim durian yang tiba membuatkan ramai menjadi 'hantu durian' sebab bau dan keenakannya. Namun begitu, ada sesetengah orang yang tidak dapat menerima bau dan rasa durian yang kuat.Baru-baru ini tular video seorang pemuda di Thailand yang cuba bakar durian dan jadikan durian cheese itu menarik perhatian netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @thumbntk #grilled #durian with 4 #cheese !! #ทุเรียน #เผา กับ #ชีส ยืด!! #tiktokพากิน #foodporn #fruit  Beggin' - Måneskin

Bakar durian kemudian letak cheese atasnya

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @thumbntk di laman TikToknya, kelihatan dia dan rakannya sedang menunggu durian runtuh di kebun mereka.Apa yang menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia membuat resepi baru iaitu membakar durian kemudian diletakkan keju atasnya. Pada akhir video, kelihatan dia sedang menikmati durian bakar cheese itu dengan berselera.

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"Pelik-pelik manusia zaman sekarang, durian tu dah sedap manis dah" - Netizen

Sementara itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen mempertikaikan mengapa mereka berbuat demikian. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu berjaya mendapat 2M tontonan, 171K tanda suka dan 1K komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Curious juga apa rasa dia, tapi jangan buat hal ya. Durian Malaysia memang dah tip top! :D

LIKE Facebook dan follow Twitter SAYS SEISMIK dan temui segala cerita mesti kongsi sekarang!

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Ada 5 Sebab Utama Kenapa Rayani Air Dikritik Bertubi-Tubi Oleh Orang Ramai

Seperti yang semua tahu, penerbangan Rayani Air dari Langkawi ke Kuala Lumpur semalam terpaksa dibatalkan atas masalah teknikal. Hal ini telah menyebabkan lebih 200 penumpang terkandas.

Penumpang terpaksa pergi ke kaunter Rayani Air untuk mendapatkan 'refund'.
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Lebih 200 penumpang pesawat Rayani Air terkandas di Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Langkawi selepas penerbangan mereka dibatalkan berikutan pesawat yang hendak digunakan mengalami masalah teknikal.Penerbangan RN180 menggunakan pesawat Boeing 737 yang dijadualkan ke Lapangan Terbang Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur 2 (KLIA2) pukul 11.10 pagi semalam tidak dibenarkan berlepas selepas kerja-kerja untuk mengatasi masalah itu belum dapat diselesaikan.

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Selepas disiasat, mereka mendapati bahawa cermin kokpit pesawat tersebut telah retak. Ia mungkin terjadi atas sebab sabotaj dari pihak yang tak bertanggungjawab.

Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Rayani Air, Ravi Alagendrran.
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Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif (CEO) Rayani Air, Ravi Alagendrran berkata pembatalan itu bukan disebabkan masalah teknikal, sebaliknya pihaknya mendapati cermin kokpit pada pesawat itu telah retak selepas penerbangan pada Isnin."Kami sedang menyiasat sama ada ia adalah satu tindakan sabotaj atau tidak. Kami akan bekerjasama dengan pihak berkuasa yang berkaitan untuk mengangani perkara ini. Kami memohon maaf dan berharap penumpang kami memahami keadaan," katanya.

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Kes ini telah menimbulkan kemarahan orang ramai di laman sosial. Menerusi ruangan komen, kami dapat kenal pasti 5 sebab kenapa Rayani Air dikritik teruk. Lihat senarai di bawah:

1. Selalu sangat flight cancelled dan semuanya diberitahu pada saat-saat akhir

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2. Customer service yang tidak memuaskan dan begitu susah untuk dihubungi

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3. Langsung tak ada contingency plan untuk para penumpang sekiranya berlaku sesuatu yang tidak dirancang. Kalau ada pun, ianya dikatakan tidak setimpal.

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4. Hanya ada dua buah kapal terbang lama yang beroperasi dan tiada backup plane sekiranya berlaku kerosakan kepada pesawat

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5. Menggunakan 'patuh shariah' sebagai strategi pemasaran tetapi pelaksanaannya tidak secara menyeluruh

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Walau bagaimanapun, masih ada sinar di hujung terowong :)

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This Sleek Water Purifier Comes With An Instant Extra Hot Function & Voice Navigation

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Having a water purifier at home is a lifesaver, amirite? :')

With a purifier, you no longer need to boil your water at home, or place bottles of water in the fridge for a cool, refreshing gulp of icy H2O. Instead, it makes life so convenient because we can get hot, cold, and ambient water with a simple tap.The best part? Water purifiers ensure our drinking water is safe and pure because they come with a filtration system that does it for you. (:

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If you're looking for a water purifier that's useful and aesthetic, you should totally check out the CUCKOO TITAN

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Boasting cutting-edge filtration technology, the CUCKOO TITAN sports a minimalist, timeless design that will suit any interior. Plus, it's got a plethora of features that make it a great choice for your home or office.Its tankless build makes it a great space-saver, well-suited for those who live in apartments and condos. The device also comes in a cool white exterior, a neutral tone that will match the colour scheme of your home! Besides that, the CUCKOO TITAN weighs a mere 11kg and works just as well as any other heavy-duty water purifier.

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What's awesome about the CUCKOO TITAN is that its faucet has four points of adjustment, so you can dispense water in any direction as you please. It's even engineered with a Smart Cup Mode. This function will allow you to fill your cup according to its volume.In addition, this water purifier also comes with other features including voice navigation (which includes both English and Malay), energy-saving, mood lighting, and even safety features like a cool hidden stop touch that halts water output and a child lock button to prevent accidental water spillage!

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Pictures of Kids Going to School, No Matter What

Banpo Primary School, Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province, March 11, 2013

Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Guizhou province March 12, 2013. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 12, 2013.
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Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013.
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Xu Liangfan, 37, and students exercise at the playground of Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013.
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Al-Tawheed school, Aleppo, January 1, 2013

Children sit on school benches at Al-Tawheed school in Aleppo January 1, 2013. REUTERS/Muzaffar Salman
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Sanghiang Tanjung village, Indonesia's Banten village, January 19, 2012

Students hold on to the side steel bars of a collapsed bridge as they cross a river to get to school at Sanghiang Tanjung village in Lebak regency, Indonesia's Banten village January 19, 2012. Flooding from the Ciberang river broke a pillar supporting the suspension bridge, which was built in 2001, on Monday according to Epi Sopian the head of Sanghiang Tanjung village. Sofiah, a student crossing the bridge, says she will need to walk for an extra 30 minutes if she were to take a detour through another bridge. REUTERS/Beawiharta
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Frozen Batllava Lake, February 21, 2012

A student crosses the frozen Batllava Lake on his way to school February 21, 2012. Students at the village of Orllan are starting their first few days of school since two weeks of disruption due to bad weather. They have to cross the frozen artificial lake of Batllava, which supplies water to the capital Pristina, to reach their school on the other side. Picture taken February 21, 2012. REUTERS/Hazir Reka
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Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, Minamisoma, Fukushima prefecture, March 8, 2012

Students walk near a geiger counter, measuring a radiation level of 0.12 microsievert per hour, at Omika Elementary School, located about 21 km (13 miles) from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in Minamisoma, Fukushima prefecture, March 8, 2012, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The reopened elementary school, which is the nearest one located to the crippled nuclear power plant, had 205 students before the March 11, 2011 disasters. However, only 91 students remained following its reopening on October 17, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai
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Gharbia governorate, Northeast of Cairo, March 12, 2012

Students travel in a vehicle after attending school at Ibsheway el-Malaq village in Gharbia governorate, about 165 km (103 miles) northeast of Cairo March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh
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Sampit, Indonesia's Central Kalimantan province, September 28, 2012

Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Guizhou province March 12, 2013. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 12, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY ENVIRONMENT) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXLL
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Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXM2
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Xu Liangfan, 37, and students exercise at the playground of Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXLR
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Students hold on to the side steel bars of a collapsed bridge as they cross a river to get to school at Sanghiang Tanjung village in Lebak regency, Indonesia's Banten village January 19, 2012. Flooding from the Ciberang river broke a pillar supporting the suspension bridge, which was built in 2001, on Monday according to Epi Sopian the head of Sanghiang Tanjung village. Sofiah, a student crossing the bridge, says she will need to walk for an extra 30 minutes if she were to take a detour through another bridge. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR2WHUB
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Primary school boys carry their benches after their school was flooded due to heavy rains at Bassi Kalan village in the outskirts of Jammu August 10, 2011. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY EDUCATION) - RTR2PS9C
A student crosses the frozen Batllava Lake on his way to school February 21, 2012. Students at the village of Orllan are starting their first few days of school since two weeks of disruption due to bad weather. They have to cross the frozen artificial lake of Batllava, which supplies water to the capital Pristina, to reach their school on the other side. Picture taken February 21, 2012. REUTERS/Hazir Reka (KOSOVO - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR2YB8P
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Students walk near a geiger counter, measuring a radiation level of 0.12 microsievert per hour, at Omika Elementary School, located about 21 km (13 miles) from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in Minamisoma, Fukushima prefecture, March 8, 2012, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The reopened elementary school, which is the nearest one located to the crippled nuclear power plant, had 205 students before the March 11, 2011 disasters. However, only 91 students remained following its reopening on October 17, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: DISASTER ANNIVERSARY ENVIRONMENT) - RTR2Z0V6
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Students travel in a vehicle after attending school at Ibsheway el-Malaq village in Gharbia governorate, about 165 km (103 miles) northeast of Cairo March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: EDUCATION SOCIETY TRANSPORT) - RTR2Z9AO
Elementary school girls cross a river to go to school in the village of Nagari Koto Nan Tigo in Indonesia's West Sumatra province November 14, 2012. School children from around 46 families in the village are forced to cross the river every day because there is no bridge, villagers said. REUTERS/Stringer (INDONESIA - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR3ADXI
Students cycle through the haze-blanketed town of Sampit, in Indonesia's Central Kalimantan province September 28, 2012. The haze that blanketed Sampit is believed to have originated from forest fires and land clearing for plantation use by residents, local media reported. REUTERS/Sigit Pamungkas
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Nagari Koto Nan Tigo, Indonesia's West Sumatra province, November 14, 2012

Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Guizhou province March 12, 2013. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 12, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY ENVIRONMENT) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXLL
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Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXM2
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Xu Liangfan, 37, and students exercise at the playground of Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXLR
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Students hold on to the side steel bars of a collapsed bridge as they cross a river to get to school at Sanghiang Tanjung village in Lebak regency, Indonesia's Banten village January 19, 2012. Flooding from the Ciberang river broke a pillar supporting the suspension bridge, which was built in 2001, on Monday according to Epi Sopian the head of Sanghiang Tanjung village. Sofiah, a student crossing the bridge, says she will need to walk for an extra 30 minutes if she were to take a detour through another bridge. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR2WHUB
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Primary school boys carry their benches after their school was flooded due to heavy rains at Bassi Kalan village in the outskirts of Jammu August 10, 2011. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY EDUCATION) - RTR2PS9C
A student crosses the frozen Batllava Lake on his way to school February 21, 2012. Students at the village of Orllan are starting their first few days of school since two weeks of disruption due to bad weather. They have to cross the frozen artificial lake of Batllava, which supplies water to the capital Pristina, to reach their school on the other side. Picture taken February 21, 2012. REUTERS/Hazir Reka (KOSOVO - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR2YB8P
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Students walk near a geiger counter, measuring a radiation level of 0.12 microsievert per hour, at Omika Elementary School, located about 21 km (13 miles) from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in Minamisoma, Fukushima prefecture, March 8, 2012, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The reopened elementary school, which is the nearest one located to the crippled nuclear power plant, had 205 students before the March 11, 2011 disasters. However, only 91 students remained following its reopening on October 17, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: DISASTER ANNIVERSARY ENVIRONMENT) - RTR2Z0V6
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Students travel in a vehicle after attending school at Ibsheway el-Malaq village in Gharbia governorate, about 165 km (103 miles) northeast of Cairo March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: EDUCATION SOCIETY TRANSPORT) - RTR2Z9AO
Elementary school girls cross a river to go to school in the village of Nagari Koto Nan Tigo in Indonesia's West Sumatra province November 14, 2012. School children from around 46 families in the village are forced to cross the river every day because there is no bridge, villagers said. REUTERS/Stringer
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Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Guizhou province March 12, 2013. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 12, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY ENVIRONMENT) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXLL
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Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXM2
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Xu Liangfan, 37, and students exercise at the playground of Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXLR
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Students hold on to the side steel bars of a collapsed bridge as they cross a river to get to school at Sanghiang Tanjung village in Lebak regency, Indonesia's Banten village January 19, 2012. Flooding from the Ciberang river broke a pillar supporting the suspension bridge, which was built in 2001, on Monday according to Epi Sopian the head of Sanghiang Tanjung village. Sofiah, a student crossing the bridge, says she will need to walk for an extra 30 minutes if she were to take a detour through another bridge. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR2WHUB
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Primary school boys carry their benches after their school was flooded due to heavy rains at Bassi Kalan village in the outskirts of Jammu August 10, 2011. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY EDUCATION) - RTR2PS9C
A student crosses the frozen Batllava Lake on his way to school February 21, 2012. Students at the village of Orllan are starting their first few days of school since two weeks of disruption due to bad weather. They have to cross the frozen artificial lake of Batllava, which supplies water to the capital Pristina, to reach their school on the other side. Picture taken February 21, 2012. REUTERS/Hazir Reka (KOSOVO - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR2YB8P
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Students walk near a geiger counter, measuring a radiation level of 0.12 microsievert per hour, at Omika Elementary School, located about 21 km (13 miles) from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in Minamisoma, Fukushima prefecture, March 8, 2012, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The reopened elementary school, which is the nearest one located to the crippled nuclear power plant, had 205 students before the March 11, 2011 disasters. However, only 91 students remained following its reopening on October 17, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: DISASTER ANNIVERSARY ENVIRONMENT) - RTR2Z0V6
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Students travel in a vehicle after attending school at Ibsheway el-Malaq village in Gharbia governorate, about 165 km (103 miles) northeast of Cairo March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: EDUCATION SOCIETY TRANSPORT) - RTR2Z9AO
Elementary school girls cross a river to go to school in the village of Nagari Koto Nan Tigo in Indonesia's West Sumatra province November 14, 2012. School children from around 46 families in the village are forced to cross the river every day because there is no bridge, villagers said. REUTERS/Stringer (INDONESIA - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR3ADXI
Elementary school boys carry their shoes and bags after crossing a river to go to school in the village of Nagari Koto Nan Tigo in Indonesia's West Sumatra province November 14, 2012. School children from around 46 families in the village are forced to cross the river every day because there is no bridge, villagers said. REUTERS/Stringer
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Bassi Kalan village, Outskirts of Jammu, August 10, 2011

Primary school boys carry their benches after their school was flooded due to heavy rains at Bassi Kalan village in the outskirts of Jammu August 10, 2011. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR
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Chandigarh, India, January 6, 2010

Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Guizhou province March 12, 2013. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 12, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY ENVIRONMENT) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXLL
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Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXM2
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Xu Liangfan, 37, and students exercise at the playground of Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXLR
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Students hold on to the side steel bars of a collapsed bridge as they cross a river to get to school at Sanghiang Tanjung village in Lebak regency, Indonesia's Banten village January 19, 2012. Flooding from the Ciberang river broke a pillar supporting the suspension bridge, which was built in 2001, on Monday according to Epi Sopian the head of Sanghiang Tanjung village. Sofiah, a student crossing the bridge, says she will need to walk for an extra 30 minutes if she were to take a detour through another bridge. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR2WHUB
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Primary school boys carry their benches after their school was flooded due to heavy rains at Bassi Kalan village in the outskirts of Jammu August 10, 2011. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY EDUCATION) - RTR2PS9C
A student crosses the frozen Batllava Lake on his way to school February 21, 2012. Students at the village of Orllan are starting their first few days of school since two weeks of disruption due to bad weather. They have to cross the frozen artificial lake of Batllava, which supplies water to the capital Pristina, to reach their school on the other side. Picture taken February 21, 2012. REUTERS/Hazir Reka (KOSOVO - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR2YB8P
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Students walk near a geiger counter, measuring a radiation level of 0.12 microsievert per hour, at Omika Elementary School, located about 21 km (13 miles) from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in Minamisoma, Fukushima prefecture, March 8, 2012, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The reopened elementary school, which is the nearest one located to the crippled nuclear power plant, had 205 students before the March 11, 2011 disasters. However, only 91 students remained following its reopening on October 17, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: DISASTER ANNIVERSARY ENVIRONMENT) - RTR2Z0V6
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Students travel in a vehicle after attending school at Ibsheway el-Malaq village in Gharbia governorate, about 165 km (103 miles) northeast of Cairo March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: EDUCATION SOCIETY TRANSPORT) - RTR2Z9AO
Elementary school girls cross a river to go to school in the village of Nagari Koto Nan Tigo in Indonesia's West Sumatra province November 14, 2012. School children from around 46 families in the village are forced to cross the river every day because there is no bridge, villagers said. REUTERS/Stringer (INDONESIA - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR3ADXI
Students walk towards their school amid heavy fog during early morning on the outskirts of the northern Indian city of Chandigarh January 6, 2010. Media reports in India said at least 60 people died over the weekend due to the cold weather in the north and east of the country. REUTERS/Ajay Verma
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Galle fort, Sri Lanka, July 8, 2009

School girls walk across a plank on the walls of the 16th century Galle fort July 8, 2009. REUTERS/Vivek Prakash (SRI LANKA SOCIETY)
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Dagahaley refugee camp, Northeastern province Kenya, June 8, 2009

Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Guizhou province March 12, 2013. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 12, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY ENVIRONMENT) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXLL
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Xu Liangfan, 37, escorts students on a cliff path as they make their way to Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION ENVIRONMENT) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXM2
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Xu Liangfan, 37, and students exercise at the playground of Banpo Primary School in Shengji county, Bijie city in Guizhou province March 11, 2013. Xu, who started working at the school last year, is the headmaster of the school and teaches mathematics and gym class. Located halfway up a mountain, the school has 68 students of which about 20 live in the nearby Gengguan village. Students from Gengguan have to edge their way along the narrow cliff path to go to class everyday, alongside Xu who would escort them. The path, which was carved from cliffs over 40 years ago, is the only route between Gengguan village and the school, according to local media. Picture taken March 11, 2013. REUTERS/Stringer (CHINA - Tags: EDUCATION) CHINA OUT. NO COMMERCIAL OR EDITORIAL SALES IN CHINA - RTXXXLR
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Students hold on to the side steel bars of a collapsed bridge as they cross a river to get to school at Sanghiang Tanjung village in Lebak regency, Indonesia's Banten village January 19, 2012. Flooding from the Ciberang river broke a pillar supporting the suspension bridge, which was built in 2001, on Monday according to Epi Sopian the head of Sanghiang Tanjung village. Sofiah, a student crossing the bridge, says she will need to walk for an extra 30 minutes if she were to take a detour through another bridge. REUTERS/Beawiharta (INDONESIA - Tags: SOCIETY TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR2WHUB
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Primary school boys carry their benches after their school was flooded due to heavy rains at Bassi Kalan village in the outskirts of Jammu August 10, 2011. REUTERS/Mukesh Gupta (INDIAN-ADMINISTERED KASHMIR - Tags: ENVIRONMENT SOCIETY EDUCATION) - RTR2PS9C
A student crosses the frozen Batllava Lake on his way to school February 21, 2012. Students at the village of Orllan are starting their first few days of school since two weeks of disruption due to bad weather. They have to cross the frozen artificial lake of Batllava, which supplies water to the capital Pristina, to reach their school on the other side. Picture taken February 21, 2012. REUTERS/Hazir Reka (KOSOVO - Tags: ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR2YB8P
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Students walk near a geiger counter, measuring a radiation level of 0.12 microsievert per hour, at Omika Elementary School, located about 21 km (13 miles) from the tsunami-crippled Fukushima Daiichi nuclear power plant, in Minamisoma, Fukushima prefecture, March 8, 2012, ahead of the one-year anniversary of the March 11 earthquake and tsunami. The reopened elementary school, which is the nearest one located to the crippled nuclear power plant, had 205 students before the March 11, 2011 disasters. However, only 91 students remained following its reopening on October 17, 2011. REUTERS/Toru Hanai (JAPAN - Tags: DISASTER ANNIVERSARY ENVIRONMENT) - RTR2Z0V6
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Students travel in a vehicle after attending school at Ibsheway el-Malaq village in Gharbia governorate, about 165 km (103 miles) northeast of Cairo March 12, 2012. REUTERS/Amr Abdallah Dalsh (EGYPT - Tags: EDUCATION SOCIETY TRANSPORT) - RTR2Z9AO
Elementary school girls cross a river to go to school in the village of Nagari Koto Nan Tigo in Indonesia's West Sumatra province November 14, 2012. School children from around 46 families in the village are forced to cross the river every day because there is no bridge, villagers said. REUTERS/Stringer (INDONESIA - Tags: SOCIETY ENVIRONMENT TPX IMAGES OF THE DAY) - RTR3ADXI
Somali children attend a makeshift outdoor classroom at Dagahaley refugee camp in Dadaab in Kenya's northeastern province, June 8, 2009. Weeks of intense fighting in Somalia has driven tens of thousands of people from their homes, swelling camps on the Kenyan border that are already the largest and oldest in the world, sheltering more than 270,000 Somali refugees. REUTERS/Finbarr O'Reilly
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Kunar Province, Eastern Afghanistan February 18, 2009

Afghan boys sit on the ground outdoors for their lesson, near Khas Kunar refugee camp, Kunar Province, eastern Afghanistan February 18, 2009. REUTERS/Oleg Popov
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