A Section Of Mount Kinabalu Has Collapsed After Days Of Bad Weather

Bad weather has caused a section of Mount Kinabalu to collapse earlier today

The incident happened at about 5pm today, 21 October.The section that collapsed is near an old resort that is no longer in operation. Boulders had fallen into the Mesilau river, according to a report by The Star.

The video above shows climbers at Mount Kinabalu climbing in the midst of heavy rain on Friday, 20 October.

No one was injured according to officials

A few officials were sent to the area to inspect the damage. "From what we observed so far, everything is under control," the Sabah Civil Defence Department acting director Lft Kol Mohd Izaimi Md Daud told The Star. "The river flow is normal and we urge all villagers not to panic," he said.

The summit of Mount Kinabalu has been closed for the past week from 14 October due to wind, heavy rain, and low visiblity

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Many areas in Sabah have been struck by bad flash floods recently, with Kota Belud being the worst hit district

Kota Belud has been submerged by floods following continuous rain for almost a week.
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Severe flooding has affected over 1,600 people in 23 villages in Kota Belud.The earthquake in Sabah back in 2015 and many aftershocks after that have caused boulders and earth to loosen from the mountains. In fact, floods are a common occurrence in Kota Belud since the earthquake two years ago.According to an NST interview with Universiti Malaysia Sabah’s Professor Dr Felix Tongkul, said "The series of debris or mud flows which occurred after the earthquake over two years ago, has made the river channel shallow due sedimentation, and unable to cope with the huge amount of rain flowing from Mount Kinabalu."As of Saturday morning, over 1,700 have been evacuated and placed in temporary shelters.


42 More People Are Suffering Food Poisoning Due To Contaminated Laksa In Kedah Stall

42 people have been affected by food poisoning after eating contaminated laksa from a famous stall in Kedah, said the Health Ministry yesterday, 9 October

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There were 14 cases in Kedah, seven in Perak, and 21 cases in Selangor, where all victims suffered from similar symptoms after consuming laksa from the same shop in Kupang, Baling.In a statement reported by Bernama, Health Director-General Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah said that this brings the tally to a total of 61 cases with two deaths so far.He added that 21 people have been warded, while 38 others received outpatient treatment.

Last week, two customers died from food poisoning after consuming laksa from the same stall

At that time, 10 food poisoning cases were reported in Kedah while nine cases, including the deaths, were recorded in Perak.Victims had suffered from diarrhoea, vomiting, and fever. According to China Press, the famous 'Laksa Kebok' stall is located at Kampung Seri Landak in Kupang, Kedah and has been ordered to close temporarily.

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The 51-year-old laksa stall owner Daud Ismail previously claimed that the noodles were made fresh daily

He added that none of his family members had food poisoning in the last month."If it's poisoned, my family and I will be the first ones to die," Daud told Berita Harian yesterday.

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Kedah's Health Department inspected the premises of the laksa stall and found no relation to the reports on contaminated Iceberg lettuce that has been recently circulating the Internet

Health Director Dr. Noor Hisham said that the ministry is waiting for results from food samples to confirm the cause.However, stool samples from the patients tested positive for Salmonella spp.Meanwhile, authorities urge customers of the stall who have developed symptoms of food poisoning to seek medical treatment immediately.

Here are other restaurants that have been called out this year due to bad food hygiene:

                [VIDEO] Tau Fu Fah Seller Caught Reusing Plastic Bowls That Have Already Been Thrown Away

The video has been viewed close to 600,000 times since it was posted on Sunday, 23 September.

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                Five Restaurants In PJ Have Been Shut Down Since The Raj's Banana Leaf Incident

The restaurants were closed not only for having dirty premises, but also unhygienic practices.

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                Mamak Employee Caught Shirtless And Scratching Himself While Preparing Food In Viral Video

"No one should be naked let alone scratching their bodies while preparing food in a restaurant."

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                Worms Found Floating In Asam Pedas Fish Curry In Melaka Restaurant

The restaurant has been ordered to close for two weeks.

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Menjelang Krismas & Tahun Baru, Laluan Di Negeri Sembilan Dijangka Sesak Mulai Hari Ini

Beberapa laluan di Negeri Sembilan dijangka mengalami pertambahan kenderaan mendadak mulai hari ini sehingga 2 Januari susulan cuti umum perayaan Krismas pada Jumaat ini serta sambutan Tahun Baru 2021

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
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Menurut laporan, Ketua Jabatan Siasatan dan Penguatkuasaan Trafik, Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen Negeri Sembilan, Supt Ibrahim Mohd Abdul Kadir berkata, ia membabitkan 19 laluan di kesemua tujuh daerah di negeri itu.Di daerah Seremban, laluan yang dijangka sesak ialah Jalan Seremban-Kuala Pilah; Jalan Seremban-Tampin, Jalan Rasah, Lebuhraya Utara Selatan (PLUS) arah utara dan selatan, Jalan Batang Benar-Pajam dan Persiaran Utama/Jalan Besar Nilai manakala di daerah Port Dickson membabitkan Jalan Port Dickson-Seremban/Melaka dan Jalan Pantai Port Dickson.“Di daerah Tampin, kesesakan dijangka berlaku di sekitar lampu isyarat pekan Gemencheh/Jalan Gemencheh Lama dan persimpangan lampu isyarat di kilometer satu pekan Tampin dan di daerah Kuala Pilah melibatkan Jalan Kuala Pilah-Seremban, Jalan Tampin-Kuala Pilah dan Jalan Bahau-Kuala Pilah.“Bagi daerah Jempol, ia membabitkan Jalan Kuala Pilah-Simpang Pertang di kedua-dua arah, pekan Bahau manakala di daerah Jelebu, di laluan pekan Kuala Klawang serta di daerah Rembau, di laluan tol Pedas-Linggi serta Jalan Kota-Rembau,” katanya.

Pengguna yang ingin ke pantai timur dinasihatkan agar menggunakan laluan alternatif lain selain dari Jalan Seremban-Kuala Pilah bagi mengelakkan kesesakan

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“Pengguna juga dinasihatkan agar mematuhi arahan pegawai dan anggota polis yang bertugas, mematuhi had laju yang ditetapkan, bertimbang rasa semasa memandu, merancang perjalanan serta memeriksa kenderaan sebelum menuju ke destinasi yang ingin dituju,” ujarnya.

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Ipoh Boy Killed After 11-Year-Old Cousin Sister Accidentally Stabs Him On Deepavali Eve

In a tragedy that occurred on the eve of Deepavali, a seven-year-old boy died after his 11-year-old cousin sister accidentally stabbed him

The incident happened at the cousin's house in Kampung Koh, Sitiawan, Ipoh, Perak.Both their families were busy making preparations for Deepavali the next day when the incident occurred during which the victim ran straight into his 11-year-old cousin who was holding a knife."His cousin had wanted to use the knife to cut a rope outside the house. My nephew was running around from his house to his cousin's house next door," said the victim's 43-year-old uncle, D Mathialagan.According to the uncle, the boy lived next door and he bumped into the girl at the front door."The knife pierced him in the chest. There was blood everywhere. We took him to the Seri Manjung Hospital where he was pronounced dead," the 43-year-old uncle said when met at the Forensic Department of the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) in Ipoh earlier today, 15 November.

The victim will be cremated on Monday, 16 November

Manjung district police chief  ACP Nor Omar Sappi confirmed the incident, adding that the post mortem report on the boy found that he died due to stab wound on the chest.

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Meanwhile, the uncle said that his nephew's request to have mutton curry before the tragedy struck would now forever haunt him

"I told him that he could only taste it the next day as it was the main dish for Deepavali celebrations. We didn't expect that he would be gone so soon," he told New Straits Times.

The boy's distraught father has been unable to keep himself together

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Facebook Finally Allows You To Express Yourself Via GIFs Because It's About Time

Your prayers have been answered. It's FINALLY happening. You may now upload GIFs on Facebook!

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The good news was announced over the weekend

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You can finally use GIFs on Facebook! Sort of! If you drop a link to a GIF uploaded elsewhere on the internet in your status update, the GIF will appear in full animated glory.

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However, keep in mind that only GIF links work with the feature, not GIF uploads. So, you'll not be able to upload your own GIFs for now.

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The first thing to keep in mind is that the feature works with GIF links, not GIF uploads. At least for now, attempting to upload your favorite GIF will not result in a usable, playable GIF on Facebook.

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Also, your GIF links need to have .gif at the back to make it work. Yeah, we had to say that just in case.

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The feature works on Facebook's mobile application, but not on your mobile browser

Left: Facebook mobile app Right: Facebook mobile site
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Bad news for Facebook brand pages though! GIF links will only work on personal pages... for now.

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“We built support for animated GIFs to help people express themselves in fun new ways on Facebook. Like many features that we release on Facebook, we want to ensure that this drives a great experience for people first before rolling it out more widely. While Pages cannot currently post GIFs, we are exploring ways to enable this in the future,” said Facebook in a statement.

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The feature is new and it might have a few glitches here and there but we're pretty darn excited because you know we can't live without GIFs...

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Here are some GIFs for you guys to try out!

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Seen Super Vitamin Serum Trending Online? Get It In This Lotion For Healthy, Glowing Skin

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This Spotlight is sponsored by Vaseline.

With the Malaysian weather, it can be easy for our skin to dry out, even if we're staying home

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Being in air conditioned rooms for long hours can lead to dry skin, and even something as simple as taking a long, hot shower can cause your skin to lose moisture.Other than that, just because we're indoors more often now doesn't mean less sun exposure. With sunlight streaming in through our windows or the time spent in our gardens or balconies, our skin is still being exposed to the sun, which can also lead to dryness and dullness.If you don't take the effort to replenish skin moisture, it'll be difficult for your skin to recover. This will leave it looking dull, instead of having that healthy glow.

Despite that, most Malaysians don't have the habit of regularly applying body lotion on a long term basis. Instead, many choose to just apply when necessary.

However, for greater skin benefits in the long run, it's important to apply body lotion daily, as it helps maintain your skin's hydration levels by locking in moisture, keeping it healthy, soft, and supple.Besides usually being less greasy than creams, lotions also have more water content, which is what makes it good for moisturising purposes. Not applying lotion regularly can lead to dry, dull-looking skin that will show signs of ageing faster.On the other hand, benefits of putting on lotion every day include:- Reducing skin dryness and flaky spots- Slowing down signs of aging and keeping skin looking youthful- Soothing itchy skin due to dryness- Softening roughness- Improve the appearance of dull skin

While many usually apply lotion after showering, a common mistake is drying off completely first or waiting more than 30 minutes before applying

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Actually, you should put on lotion while your skin is still damp, but not wet. This is when your skin is most receptive to moisturising properties.Applying lotion while your skin is damp helps to seal moisture deep into the skin, for better results. It also creates an artificial barrier that not only prevents water loss, but also keeps out bacteria and irritants.

Introducing Vaseline Super Vitamin Serum, a new body lotion line that'll keep your skin hydrated, moisturised, and feeling oh-so-smooth

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Made with 100% natural origin extracts, all the variants in the Vaseline Super Vitamin Serum body lotion line contain niacinamide (vitamin B3) and micro-droplets of Vaseline jelly.Consisting of three variants — Green Tea, Cranberry, and Citrus — not only is the lotion good for moisturising, it also has brightening benefits and 3X* repairing power, to help you achieve bright, glowing skin.*Rehydrates dry skin, recovers skin radiance, and restores skin health for healthy, glowing skin.

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The lightweight, non-sticky, and fast-absorbing formula makes the lotion suitable for our always humid Malaysian weather. Since it's not sticky and absorbs fast, you won't feel all gross after applying it.

Here's a closer look at the three Vaseline Super Vitamin Serum variants:

Green Tea- For bright, youthful skin- With niacinamide (vitamin B3), vitamin E, and antioxidants- 100% natural green tea essence- Non-sticky for instant absorptionCranberry- For bright, glowing skin-  With niacinamide (vitamin B3), vitamin C, and vitamin A- 100% natural cranberry essence- Non-sticky for instant absorptionCitrus- For radiant, spotless skin- With niacinamide (vitamin B3) and vitamin C- 100% natural citrus essence- Non-sticky for instant absorption

Keen to give it a try? You can buy Vaseline Super Vitamin Serum from Guardian and there's even a promo for it at the moment!

From now to 26 September, you'll get a 20% discount plus an extra RM5 off when you spend a minimum of RM50 on Vaseline products! Just use the promo code 'VASLN5MVO' when you checkout at Guardian's online store.And, with a minimum purchase of RM25 on Vaseline products in a single receipt, you'll get a toiletry bag as an exclusive free gift.

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So, what are you waiting for? Shop for Vaseline Super Vitamin Serum body lotion and other Vaseline products at Guardian now!

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The Difference Between Men And Women In 22 Memes

1. Women view yoga as relieve, relaxation and exercise; men view yoga as a sea of...

Women view yoga as relieve, relaxation and exercise; men view yoga as a sea of...
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2. Men see red, purple, pink; women see cayenne, maroon, plum, orchid, lavender...

Men see red, purple, pink; women see cayenne, maroon, plum, orchid, lavender...
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3. Women see #e666b8 coloured dress with bow detail and amazing dress shape while men see pink dress

Women see #e666b8 coloured dress with bow detail and amazing dress shape while men see pink dress.
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4. Women enjoy being in front of the camera more than men do

Is it safe to say women enjoy being in front of the camera more than men do?
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5. Open toilet doors: Women see studio set up, men see basins

Open toilet doors: Women see studio set up, men see basins.
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6. Man goes to moon, takes 5 photos; woman goes to bathroom, takes 37 photos

Man goes to moon, takes 5 photos; woman goes to bathroom, takes 37 photos.
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7. Man doesn't log onto Facebook for a week, gets one notification; woman doesn't log on for a week, gets...

Man doesn't log onto Facebook for a week, gets one notification; woman doesn't log on for a week, gets...
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8. Men pack five minutes before departure; women, on the other hand...

Men pack five minutes before departure; women, on the other hand...
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9. Men evidently take a lot LESS time choosing a shampoo

This chart shows how men and women choose shampoo.
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10. Men take a lot quicker to get ready as compared to women

Men take a lot quicker to get ready as compared to women.
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"To think of all the efforts some women go to try and appear 'sexy'. All the bikinis, all the surgeries, all the crippling heels and unnecessary diets."

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11. Women friendships work very differently from men friendships

Women friendships work very differently from men friendships.
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12. Men think with their heads (yes the other head too), women think with their hearts

Men think with their heads (yes the other head too), women think with their hearts.
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13. Women always never have anything to wear while men may feel the same about console games

Women always never have anything to wear while men may feel the same about console games.
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14. Women think men who play video games are losers while men would marry women gamers

Women think men who play video games are losers while men would marry women gamers
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15. Nothing but a t-shirt: Women look totally cute; while men...

Nothing but a t-shirt: Women look totally cute; while men...
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16. Even Jackie Chan doesn't understand the logic between men and women haircuts

Difference between men and women.
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17. When a woman pukes, fellow women saviours come to her rescue. Men, on the other hand...

When a woman pukes, fellow women saviours come to her rescue. Men on the other hand...
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18. Post break-ups leave women partying and men...

Post break-up leaves women partying and men...
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19. Women analyse messages in an extremely different manner than men do

Women analyse messages in an extremely different manner than men do.
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20. Women also perceive self image differently than men do

Women also perceive self image differently than men do.
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21. Did we already say that men and women process messages differently?

Men and women process messages differently.
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22. Men are like Bluetooth; women are like Wi-Fi

Men are like Bluetooth; women are like Wi-Fi.
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Tourists From India And China Will Not Require A Tourist Visa To Visit Malaysia In 2020

The Malaysian government has released two gazettes granting tourists from China and India a 15-day visa exemption from 1 January to 31 December 2020

According to Malaysiakini, the gazettes, dated 26 December 2019, states that the tourists from these two countries must be registered through an "electronic travel registration and information system", also known as eNTRI.The eNTRI visa is valid for three months and allows a 15-day stay, which cannot be extended.

Tourists entering and exiting from Malaysia would have to go through authorised airports or through the immigration control posts

These include:Sultan Iskandar building in JohorJohor Bahru railway stationJohor Immigration control post at Kompleks Sultan Abu BakarTanjung Kupang, JohorPadang Besar, PerlisBukit Kayu Itam, Changloon, KedahSungai Tujoh, SarawakImmigration control post at Tedungan in Limbang, Fifth Division, Sarawak

Upon arrival, they must provide proof of sufficient money, credit card, or bank card, as well as produce their travel itinerary in Malaysia

The gazettes for tourists from China and India also states that they can re-apply for the same short-term visa 45 days after leaving Malaysia, but may not apply for any other passes under the Immigration Regulations 1963.The statements were signed by Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, exercising the functions of the Minister of Home Affairs.

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In response to this, Umno supreme council member Razlan Rafii questioned why such visas were being granted

It was previously reported that the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) was concerned over the large number of Chinese and Indian tourists who have overstayed in the country. According to Malaysiakini, Razlan cited a report by the National Audit Department which stated that more than 95 percent of from tourists from China and India had no exit records from 2016 to 2018.However, Immigration Department director-general Khairul Dzaimee Daud assured that the figures were wrong, explaining that only 23 percent of China tourists had no exist records due to them entering Malaysia under a special visa system, but exiting as regular tourists on a social visit pass.

Immigration Department director-general Khairul Dzaimee Daud.
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The eNTRI visa was first introduced in 2015 under Barisan National

During its introduction phase, while it was meant only for Chinese tourists, the eNTRI visa was widened to include Indian tourists in 2017.Earlier this year, the eNTRI visa was suspended for a brief period between 1 January to 10 January following media reports about possible weaknesses in the system.According to a report in The Star, the suspension was lifted on 11 January after it had raised concerns among players in the tourism industry of a drop in arrivals from China.

Meanwhile, this visa exemption is said to be in conjunction with Visit Malaysia Year 2020

According to The Star, Malaysia aims to see 30 million international tourist arrivals next year with the Visit Malaysia 2020 campaign, with total tourist receipts amounting to RM100 billion.

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Following complaints about Chinese nationals acting insensitively in front of a mosque, China has promised that they will be taught to behave:

                China's Ambassador Said Chinese Tourists Will Be Taught How To Behave Properly In Malaysia

He cited an incident that happened in June where tourists from China had acted insensitively in front of a mosque.

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Lebih 5K Shares, Wanita Ini Kongsi Resepi Kopi Latte Ala Kampung. Minum Sampai Ketagih!

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Kopi telah menjadi kegemaran sesiapa pun malah ada yang jadikan ia sebagai rutin untuk mulakan kerja

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Mana tidaknya, aroma kopi yang wangi dan rasanya yang kental memang sedap tak terhingga. Kebiasaannya, kopi ini bukan saja boleh menyegarkan kita, malah minuman ini boleh boost mood kita!Salah satu jenis kopi yang popular ialah latte. Kalau nak beli di luar mesti mahal bukan? Apa kata kita buat sendiri dengan resepi yang dikongsikan oleh Madinah Hamid melalui laman Facebooknya.

Bahan-bahan yang diperlukan:

2 sudu serbuk kopi600ml susu kotak atau susu segar 3 sudu gula Melaka 400ml air

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Cara penyediaan:

			1. Didihkan campuran serbuk kopi dan air dengan api perlahan.

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			2. Biarkan selama seminit kemudian tutupkan api.

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			3. Masukkan gula dalam jug yang bersaiz 1 liter.

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			4. Panaskan susu sehingga berbuih.

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			5. Tapiskan campuran kopi dan air tadi ke dalam jug. Kemudian, masukkan susu dan gaul sehingga sebati.

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Siap dah kopi latte ala kampung yang ketagih ni. Satu cawan memang tak cukup!

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Inginkan resepi minuman yang lain?

                9 Resepi Kopi Unik Dengan Menggunakan Instant Coffee Sahaja. Perfect Untuk Work From Home!

Dah tak ngantuk, fuh segar terus!

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                8 Idea Smoothies Homemade Ala Boost Juice Yang Lebih Murah & Penuh Bernutrisi

Boostkan immunity anda dengan smoothies!

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                Ini 7 Resepi Minuman Segar Viral TikTok Yang Mampu Hilangkan Dahaga Anda. So Refreshing!

Bukan air biasa-biasa, refresh dan recharge menggunakan buah-buahan.

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7 Fun Facts You Weren't Sure About Malaysian Gen Z Youths, Until Now

A survey conducted on 500 Gen Z youths has led to some interesting discoveries. It was done via focus group discussions and in-home interviews by INTI International University and Colleges.

1. On the fear of losing out: The majority of the youths are super attached to the Internet. They feel incomplete if they're not connected.

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Gen Z, also known as the ‘hyper-connected’ generation, spend an average of eight hours a day on the Internet, with some 41 percent feeling incomplete when not connected. They are connected constantly, whether actively or passively. More than 80% of the respondents look at between one to three screens daily with an average of 2.7 screens per day, with their smartphones as the main device.

2. On social media dependency: Facebook is the most used social media platform

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94% of the respondents connect to social networking sites like Facebook and Twitter, 56% browse for information while 55% connect for instant messaging. The high dependency to connectivity brings a “fear of being offline” for more than half of the respondents.

3. On Internet fraud: Youths are highly aware and worried about fake profiles and revealing their personal information

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60% of the Gen Z are worried about the large presence of fake profiles on social networking sites, with 54% worried about disclosing their personal information.This is caused by youths oversharing personal information that can be harmful if fallen into the wrong hands as identity fraud is becoming increasingly common.

4. On their careers: Gen Z are self-starters as the majority of them hope to do something new in their chosen work field

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According to the study, 42% of the respondents want to do something completely new when making career choices, 37% hope to turn their hobbies into a profession and 31% want to be entrepreneurs.“They are self-starters, wanting to be entrepreneurs to carve out their own unique career path. They are hungry to acquire skills such as creativity, time management, problem-solving, teamwork and leadership”, said INTI’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr. Rohit Sharma.

5. On the future: Youths are surprisingly worry warts. They worry most about chances of getting good jobs.

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On the future outlook, the study reveals that 56% of the Gen Z worries of the struggle to find a good job, 44% worries over whether or not they will be accepted into a reputable higher education institution, and 42% of them worry about their family’s financial situation.

6. On measuring success: A high percentage of the youths deem a high salary as the benchmark

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They regard a successful person as someone who earns a high salary (75%), is happy with themselves (69%), is healthy (69%) and able to enjoy his or her career (60%).

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7. On social awareness: Gen Z youths are feel socially responsible to the world and society

Youth volunteers at Pulau Ketam in 2009, when it became a dumping ground for hundreds of stray dogs.
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28% want to do voluntary work and participate in activities that contribute to the well-being of the society. More youths have been getting involved in voluntary activities such as soup kitchens, animal sheltering and disaster relief programs

They say Malaysian youths are really bad with general knowledge, but how bad is it really? :

                What Country Is South of Malaysia And Other Questions Young Malaysians Couldn't Answer

The results of this survey may leave you as speechless as the youths who tried to answer these general knowledge ques...

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Lelaki Cuak Bini Tiba-Tiba Ajak Main Kayak, Komen Netizen Pula Tak Rileks Ingat Kes Tangmo

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Satu dunia sedia maklum tentang kes kematian aktres popular Thailand, Tangmo Nida beberapa minggu lalu

Kematiannya yang menyayat hati telah meninggalkan kesan sangat mendalam kepada ramai orang, termasuklah netizen di Malaysia.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dalam sebuah video viral di TikTok ini apabila seorang lelaki merakam gelagat pelik isterinya tiba-tiba mengajak bermain kayak telah mencuri tumpuan dan ramai mengaitkan dengan kes kematian Tangmo Nida.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @aieisma_michalski tak sekarang ni kenapa baru sekarang nak ajak kayak..sebelum ni xde pon  เสียงต้นฉบับ  - _F_

Pelik bini tiba-tiba ajak main kayak tengah hari buta, netizen pula laju buat kerja pergi kaitkan kes Tangmo Nida

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @aieisma_michalski, kelihatan lelaki itu sedang bermain kayak bersama isterinya di Tasik Putrajaya.Apa yang menarik perhatian ramai adalah kapsyennya yang bertulis "tak sekarang ni kenapa baru sekarang nak ajak kayak, sebelum ni takde pun".Malah, dia siap meletakkan background music lagu Thailand yang viral semasa kes kematian Tangmo Nida baru-baru ini. Perkara tersebut membuatkan para netizen meninggalkan pelbagai komen lucu seolah-olah sesuatu akan terjadi kepada lelaki itu gara-gara dia membuat reaksi muka cuak.

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"Bawah jambatan tu hati-hati bang. Kayuh kat area yang banyak CCTV, senang netijen nak buat penyiasatan" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan yang kini telah meraih 1.1M views, 155.1K likes dan 2K shares di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut memberikan komen masing-masing selepas melihat reaksi muka lelaki itu.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Bila masa je netizen Malaysia ni serious? Komen kalau tak lawak tak sah! :D

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The Misery Continues For David Moyes On The Internet

#ThankYouMoyes and #SaveMoyes Was Trending On Social Media As Other Fans Troll Manchester United Over The Sacking Of David Moyes

Arsenal, Chelsea and Liverpool supporters took to Twitter to sarcastically praise Moyes, who was axed. But rival fans wanted to pay their own tongue-in-cheek respects to Moyes after he lost his job.

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Football fans across the country have been sincere in their sympathy for United's now ousted boss. Or perhaps not.

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#savemoyes was trending after Moyes got sacked
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#ThankYouMoyes was trending worldwide
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Liverpool fans appreciating what David Moyes has done for Liverpool this season
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Even Kids Have Something To Say About His Sacking

Manchester City fans 'sympathising' with Moyes
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While A Local YouTuber Joined In On The Fun

Reuben Kang, a Malaysian YouTuber weighs in his opinion
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Others Have Posted Funny Pictures To Highlight His Miserable Tenure As Manager

Eat, Sleep, Lose, Repeat
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From the chosen one to the chosen gone
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David Moyes is a football genius
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While Some Have Mashed Up Funny Fake Interviews On Video

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DAVID MOYES has spoken about his sacking as Manchester United boss for the FIRST time in a hilarious spoof press conference. In his press conference, Moyes discusses tactics, Ryan Giggs and whether or not Marouane Fellaini could win the Ballon D'Or. Moyes gave some curt answers, but his replies were laced with humour especially when asked what he would say to the fans about United's performances this season.

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Check Out Why David Moyes Was Sacked By Manchester United

                David Moyes Thanks Fans After Manchester United Sacking

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"Pangkah Ya, Bukan Buat Karangan" - Aksi Pemuda Duduk Kerusi Nak Undi Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Umum ketahui, hari mengundi baru saja diadakan pada hari Sabtu yang lepas

Banyak perkara dan situasi yang terjadi semasa mengundi di pusat pengundian masing-masing. Iyalah, ramai juga yang merupakan pengundi pertama dan tidak berpengalaman. Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini di TikTok apabila salah seorang pemuda bercerita kisah lucunya semasa mengundi telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @mrfahlavi7_ ENDING OF MENGUNDI ambil kerusi duduk wehhh  #abangmcd #mengundi #pru15 #pru #undi #marilahmengundi #kecoh #sekolah #part1 #part2 #part3 #part4 #pangkah   original sound - AbangMcd_ - AbangMcd_

Selamba tarik kerusi nak duduk masa pangkah calon parti

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan seorang pemuda sedang berkongsi pengalaman pertamanya semasa mengundi.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia selamba mengambil kerusi untuk duduk semasa nak pangkah calon parti. Lebih melucukan lagi apabila pegawai SPR menegur dan memerlinya. "Pangkah saja ya, bukan buat karangan", kata pegawai SPR. Dia kemudian memberikan kerusi itu kepada kakaknya untuk dia duduk siap bertanya kerana keliru takut salah pangkah namun dimarahi juga dengan pegawai. "Dilarang berinteraksi ya", tegur pegawai SPR.Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @mrfahlavi7_ Part 3  #abangmcd #mengundi #pru15 #pru #undi #marilahmengundi #kecoh #sekolah #part3   original sound - AbangMcd_ - AbangMcd_

"Another level kau ni bang, nasib tak bancuh kopi sekali" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini meraih sehingga 2.8M tontonan, 286K tanda suka dan 3K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur mendengar kisah lucunya. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Buat hal lah masing-masing, maklumlah first time kan, kekok sikit :P

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Get Home Decor Hacks From The Makeover Guys, Free Ice Cream & More At This Weekend Event

This Spotlight is sponsored by Glomac.

No plans for the weekend yet? Head over to Glomac's Year-End Bonanza for a super fun time with your family!

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In conjunction with their 30th anniversary and launch of 121 Residences (Tower B), multiple award-winning property developer Glomac will be having a weekend event full of food, activities, and prizes. Head over with your entire family for a fun-filled time together!Here are all the deets:Date: 8 December 2019 (Sunday)Time: 11am to 6pmLocation: Main Concourse, Glo Damansara

Here's what to expect at this weekend event:

1. Take a VR tour of beautiful interior designs and get some inspiration for your home makeover

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Enjoy a VR experience by The Makeover Guys, the experts at renovating homes to increase rental potential. You'll get to look at some of their success projects and even hear from Head of Strategy, Jason Lu, to learn how to make the most of your home makeover.'Getting The Most Value When Furnishing Your Home':Where & When: Main Concourse, Glo Damansara @ 3pmSpeaker: Jason Lu, Head of Strategy, The Makeover Guys

2. Challenge yourself at the game stations to win premium prizes from Glomac and cashback from Boost

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There will be all kinds of game stations for the family, with lots of prizes up for grabs. Plus, don't miss out on the wheel of fortune and attractive goodies. You can even get up to RM50 cashback from Boost!

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For the little ones, there will also be a Kids Zone featuring giant board games to keep them entertained all day long.

3. Test drive a brand new Proton X70, the Glomac 30th Anniversary Grand Prize

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Glomac will be giving away a brand new X70 and other cool prizes to lucky homeowners who have bought a property with them. Even if you're not too sure about buying a home yet, no harm bringing this new car out for a spin right? :)

4. Hear from international property speaker Khalil Adis, and get his free autographed book

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Wondering what kind of property is worth investing in? Hear from industry expert Khalil Adis on the benefits of choosing transit-oriented developments. Plus, the first 30 people to register will get to bring home a signed copy of his book, 'Property Buying for Gen Y'.'The Value Of TOD (Transit-Oriented Development) Projects':Where & When: Main Concourse, Glo Damansara @ 12pmSpeaker: Khalil Adis, International Property Consultant

5. Best of all, enjoy bubble tea, free flow ice cream, and tasty treats all day long

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What's a bonanza without food, right? That's why Glomac will be providing bubble tea (first come first served), free flow ice cream, and light refreshments throughout the day. Come early if you want to avoid the queue and get your treat!

This weekend, Glomac will also be celebrating the launch of 121 Residences (Tower B), located in the heart of PJ and Damansara

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121 Residences provides a cosy and comfortable environment, with 2 to 3-bedroom units ranging from 450sq ft (1+1 room) to 750sq ft (3 rooms). Each unit starts from as low as RM318,000, and comes with HOC 2019 benefits when you book by the end of the year.Tower A is already 95% sold out, which paves the way for the new launch of Tower B this weekend.

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121 Residences is surrounded by eateries, amenities, and is close to shopping malls like The Curve, One Utama, and Glo Mall.Nestled between established neighbourhoods like Bandar Utama and TTDI, there are multiple access points including LDP, NKVE, and SPRINT Highway. It is also well-connected to public transportation like Bandar Utama MRT Station and  the upcoming LRT 3 line.

Want to find out more about 121 Residences? Head over to their Year-End Bonanza event and view their showroom this weekend!

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Find out more on their website today.

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Young People In Turkey Love Proton So Much They Have A Fan Club

Meet Hami Akyuz. He's from Istanbul, Turkey, and he loves Proton.

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Hami, 19, was introduced to Malaysians recently by Muhamad Nur Thaqib Shaker, a fellow Malaysian who is studying in Universiti Yasar, Izmir, Turki.According to Muhamad Nur Thaqib, as published on Sinar Harian, Hami has used at least 18 types of Proton cars since eight years ago. Today, he is still a loyal Proton user.

"Proton cars are of good quality, comfortable and affordable."

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"I'm a big fan of this Malaysian car brand and I hope that the newer Proton models will be launched in Turkey," Hami said.

Like Hami, another fellow Turk named Okan shared the same passion for Proton cars

Okan, who also hails from Istanbul, said he started driving a Proton two years ago.For a person who has worked in the automotive industry and is familiar with a variety of car brands, the 33-year-old said that Proton is considered to be one of the best and high-quality ones. "Proton has a good performance, and is on par with brands from other countries." "If you look at the prices which are really reasonable, Proton is indeed one of the best," he explained.

While it's not unusual to spot Proton cars in Turkey,  Muhamad Nur Thaqib was surprised when he found out that there is a 'Turkey Proton Club'

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He revealed that people could easily spot older Proton models such as Proton Wira and Proton Saga in major cities in Turkey, particularly Istanbul, Ankara, Antalya, Bursa, Konya and Izmir. He added that he has seen Proton Waja cars being used as taxis in Istanbul. So when Muhamad Nur Thaqib met some Turkey Proton Club members, he wasn't going to let the opportunity to find out more about their love for Malaysia's national carmaker slip away.They told him that the main reason they bought and used Proton car is to support the vehicle output from Malaysia as an Islamic country, in addition to the price of Proton that is so cheap.They also said that Proton cars are comfortable, sturdy, high quality, and good in terms of driving.

However, these fans admitted that it is difficult to find Proton experts and to obtain spare parts

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It is said that Proton had tried to export cars to Turkey as early as 1994. However, these exports had either been unsuccessful or had to stop due to certain circumstances. It was only until 2004 when Ulu Motor took charge as the main distributor of Proton in Turkey that the carmaker found some success in penetrating the market.

Do you think Proton should be more aggressive in promoting the brand in international market? Let us know your thoughts in the comment section below.

Speaking of which, several foreign companies have reportedly submitted their bids for a stake in Malaysian automaker Proton Holdings Bhd.:

                A Company From China Might Take Control Of Proton In The Near Future

The national carmaker is gearing up for some major changes.

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It’s Totally Okay To Say ‘No’ To A Wedding Invite If You're Facing These 5 Situations

There are weddings you’re thrilled to attend and those you’re not as keen on. Let’s be real, it might be hard (and expensive) to attend every single one of them.

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Before you go to the extreme and reply ‘Yes’ to all of your RSVPs, here are some situations that might allow you to skip the occasion completely:

1. When the wedding is so big that the couple won’t even notice you're there (or not there)

If the guest list seems like half the population of the country will be attending, you know that there is a high chance the bride and groom will not even notice you came. Of course, this depends on your relationship with the couple. A simple way of testing this would be to ask yourself, “Will I be missed if I didn’t attend?” If the answer is ‘No’, then perhaps you can give this one a pass.

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2.  When you aren’t even close to the couple

This is a tricky one. If you honestly feel like you’re on the guest list for the sake of it or to ‘fill up space’, then you can probably avoid attending it. Unless you think of it as a fun reunion or you want to keep in contact with the person, attending his or her wedding may not be a necessity.

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3. When the person getting married is your aunty’s best friend’s cousin twice removed

Or basically someone you have never met or spoken to in your life. If you find that this is probably the first and last time you will see them, it's safe to say that it’s probably one wedding you won’t have to attend.In fact, you’ll probably be doing the photographer a favour when he has to arrange the extended family for the family photo…

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4. When it clashes with other pre-made plans or unexpected emergencies

If it happens to be on the same date as your vacation to Bali, it’s probably good enough reason to be excused from this one. If you're finding it hard to decide, prioritise the weddings or events that mean more to you. For example, the ones involving close relatives, friends and family.

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5. When you can’t afford to

If your friends decide to get married halfway across the globe, but you don’t have the budget to go even though you really want to - it’s okay to say “No” politely.If they ask why, just be honest. Costs for these sort of weddings can add up, especially when you consider expenses for plane tickets, hotel rooms, rental cars, food, ang pows etc.

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Ultimately, if you’re unable to attend a wedding for whatever reason, express your regrets and politely decline their invitation

Usually most couples will be able to understand. You can always give an ang pow or meet up for dinner after their honeymoon instead :)

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Attending the wedding but unsure of how much money to put in your ang pow? We answer your most burning questions here:

                4 Burning Questions Everyone Has About Giving Ang Pows At Weddings

“How much am I actually supposed to give?”

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[QUIZ] Design Your Ultimate Yee Sang Platter & We'll Tell You Which Ingredient You Are

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Ah, yee sang... such a quintessential part of celebrating Chinese New Year — it just isn't the same without it!

No CNY celebration is complete without gathering with friends and family around a platter of yee sang and tossing it as high as we can while shouting auspicious sayings (or mumbling along if you don't know any, hehe).Most of the time, we even have multiple lou sessions with different groups of people throughout the festive season. Whether it's a classic, simple platter or a super fancy one, yee sang is definitely a big part of ushering in the new year.

In the spirit of the season, why not find out which yee sang ingredient you are? Lai, take the quiz below!

Quiz not loading? Just hit 'Refresh' and try again!Note: This quiz is for entertainment purposes only. Dun so serious, okay? :)

No matter which ingredient you got, we can all agree that each and every one is essential to making yee sang what it is <3

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Looking for a yummy yee sang to lou with your loved ones this year? Check out AEON's yee sang that's packed full of delicious ingredients!Consisting of fresh vegetables straight from the farm and premium ingredients like air-flown Norwegian salmon, wild-caught abalone, balsamic pearls, and more, this is one yee sang that's sure to satisfy everyone.Here's a look at all the delicious ingredients:- Air-flown Norwegian Salmon slices: Air-flown directly from Norway every week, and there are even different cuts of salmon to choose from- AusBarrel sticky balsamic pearls: The pearls provide an incredible burst of flavour and added texture for a gastronomical experience. It comes in original balsamic, lemon balsamic, or truffle balsamic flavour.- Sour plum sauce- Mandarin orange slices- Abalone: Wild-caught, packaged air-tight for utmost freshness- China Qiu Yue pear- Pomelo- Chuka wakame (seaweed)- Chuka kurage (jellyfish)- Julienned veggies: Fresh vegetables direct from farms and pre-packed for convenience- Fruit-infused vinaigrette: This gourmet and artisanal vinaigrette balances out all the beautiful flavoursFrom 10 January to 1 February, you can get this glorious yee sang at the following AEON locations: AEON Style Taman Maluri, AEON Bandar Utama, AEON Ipoh Kinta City, AEON MidValley, AEON Seremban 2, AEON Tebrau City, AEON Queensbay, AEON Bukit Tinggi, AEON Bukit Indah, AEON Bandaraya Melaka, and AEON IOI Putrajaya.

That's not all! AEON has also collaborated with La Juiceria to come up with the Tu-gether Yee Sang, a healthy yee sang that features only natural, fresh, and premium ingredients.

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It includes kale, a high-nutrient and low-calorie superfood, as well as golden-brown tempeh chips for a healthier, protein-filled crunch, instead of the usual crackers. It also has lots of other yummy ingredients like beetroot, seaweed, red cabbage, dried apricots, golden plum sauce, strawberry, and Japanese cucumbers.Priced at RM48, you can get it at AEON Style Taman Maluri, AEON Bandar Utama, AEON Ipoh Kinta City, AEON MidValley, AEON Seremban 2, AEON Tebrau City, AEON Queensbay, AEON Bukit Tinggi, AEON Bukit Indah, AEON Bandaraya Melaka,  and AEON IOI Putrajaya.It's available from 10 January to 1 February, but do note that you'll have to pre-order it a minimum of five days before your intended collection date. The pre-order period closes on 16 January.

Hurry and grab one of these amazing yee sang options (or even both, hehe) to usher in the Year of the Rabbit with your lou sessions this year!

For more information on AEON's Chinese New Year offerings, you can head over to their website, Facebook, or Instagram.


[VIDEO] Malas Nak Dengar Bebelan, Suami Auto Guna Pengisar Setiap Kali Isteri Buka Mulut

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Dalam kehidupan berumah tangga, gurau senda itu perlu bagi mengeratkan lagi hubungan antara suami dan isteri

Tidaklah semestinya romantik saja sepanjang masa atau memberikan hadiah mewah, tetapi kadang kala gurau senda juga mampu membuatkan si dia merasa bahagia. Barulah rasa tidak bosan dalam hubungan anda.Sama seperti video yang tular di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila seorang lelaki cuba mengelak daripada mendengar si isteri membebel dengan menggunakan mesin pengisar telah menghiburkan hati ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @ferryforfun Bila suami kau tak layan ##foryoupage##fyp ##ramadhan  original sound  - Kids_Love it

Terus on mesin pengisar setiap kali isteri membebel

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan si suami sedang menyiapkan bahan masakan di dapur dan kemudian muncul si isteri yang baru pulang ke rumah mereka.Si isteri kelihatan seperti teruja mahu memberitahu cerita baru kepada suaminya tanpa henti. Namun, apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah si suami cuba mengelak daripada mendengar bebelan isterinya itu dengan menggunakan pengisar setiap kali dia bersuara.Malah, si isteri boleh pula sambung bercerita sebaik saja si suami mematikan pengisar tersebut dan tetap meneruskan bebelannya walaupun si suami sedang menggunakan pengisar itu.

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"Harap-harap bini aku tak nampak video ni, risau takut hilang blender kat rumah" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat pasangan tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 838K views, 51.1K likes dan 4,040 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Semangat pulak tu isteri dia nak bercerita. Adoi lawaklah :P

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Bangsarians Warn Of Elderly OKU Allegedly Scamming People By Pretending His Car Broke Down

An elderly man has allegedly been taking advantage of kind-hearted passerby in Bangsar by pretending his car broke down and asking for money

On 7 January, a person posted on Facebook group, The Republic of Bangsar, warning others of this potential scam.According to the Facebook user, the man has been spotted parking on the side of the main roads in Bangsar, such as around Jalan Ara and Saidina Abu Bakar As-Siddiq Mosque.They explained that the man will ask potential victims for cash to fix his broken-down car.In the comments, they cited their own personal experience, wherein they alleged that they were asked for RM100 by the elderly man at Jalan Ara on 19 December 2022.The user said they helped the man start his car and asked him to follow them to the nearest petrol station so that they could offer further assistance, only to find that the man left them to hustle more passersby at Jalan Maarof instead.

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Many others have since commented that they have also witnessed the elderly man's alleged modus operandi

Some users said they have also experienced the same problem when trying to help the man, stating that he does not accept non-monetary help and will camp at the same spot for hours to collect money from several people.Others claimed the elderly man also waits around in other affluent neighbourhoods in Kuala Lumpur, such as Jalan Penaga and Jalan Medang Serai in Bangsar, as well as Jalan Beringin and Jalan Dungun in Damansara Heights.A netizen also said that while helping the elderly man cross the street once, he shamelessly reached his hand into their wallet to take out RM150 for himself.

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Some netizens claimed that the elderly man also uses his OKU status to gain sympathy from kind-hearted Malaysians.

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Image via Facebook

According to a few others, the man has been reported to the police many times and has been reprimanded by authorities, but still returns to collect money by the roadside.

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Be aware of these other recent scams that have occurred in Malaysia:

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The woman was scammed of all her funds meant to go towards buying a new home for her family.

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The victims made bookings and travel plans in July last year and were scheduled to depart from Seremban on 18 January.

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                Man Loses Over RM23,000 In NFC Touch 'n Go Card Scam From A Facebook Ad

The man was told that he would receive four cards for RM32.

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Maszlee Given 7 Days To Resign After A Meeting With Student Activists At A Mamak

Gabungan Pembebasan Akademik (GPA) IPT, a student activist group, has given Dr Maszlee Malik seven days to resign from his role as president of the International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM)

Student activist Asheeq Ali (in the red shirt) with Dr Maszlee Malik.
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Asheeq Ali Sehi Alvivi, president of GPA-IPT was one of the two student activists arrested last week for protesting against Dr Maszlee Malik's appointment as president of IIUM.Asheeq said that more students will be mobilised to go against the Education Minister as he is violating the principle of university autonomy that Pakatan Harapan has promised in their manifesto, as reported by The Star. Asheeq added that all they want is for universities to be free of political interference.

Both parties were not able to come to an agreement despite a two-hour meeting with over 20 student activists at a restaurant in Jalan Pantai Baru

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"It was quite tense and we came to a dead end. So I decided to call off the discussion," said Asheeq, as reported by Free Malaysia Today.

During the meeting, Asheeq allegedly refused to accept a bottle of water from the Education Minister

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According to Nan Yang, Dr Maszlee gave a bottle of water to Asheeq but the student activist allegedly refused "rudely", making the scene awkward.

Dr Maszlee defended his position, saying that it was not his decision

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"IIUM does not fall under this act and the board is free to appoint anyone it feels is the best person to hold the position... So, my appointment is not a violation of that law," Dr Maszlee said, as reported by New Straits Times. He also mentioned that it was the Prime Minister who recommended him for the position, to which the head of constitution, Sultan Ahmad Shah of Pahang consented to. "Not all of them (claims made by the student activists) can be done instantly, as there has to be some discussion between the stakeholders before reaching a decision concerning me relinquishing my position," he added, according to Malay Mail.

One of Dr Maszlee's visions is to turn IIUM into the Oxford of Asian countries

It is also reported that he said that he was appointed with a mission to improve the university, and therefore would be irresponsible if he were to reject."It is my personal vow to bring IIUM back to its glory days after their recent performances have been less than satisfactory; after that has been carried out, I will step down," he said during a press conference after the meeting with the student activists, as reported by Malay Mail.

PPBM chief strategist Rais Hussin said Dr Maszlee's appointment as president is only temporary

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According to Free Malaysia Today, Rais was responding to the critics who said Dr Maszlee should have refused the position."With Maszlee’s appointment as the IIUM president only slated for three years, that is the transitional period I am talking about (in the manifesto)," he said.Rais added that Dr Maszlee is very passionate about IIUM and that there are unique situations that the education minister needs to address.

Catch up on how politicians and netizens reacted to the news of Dr Maszlee's appointment:

                People Are Calling Out The Education Minister After He Was Appointed President Of IIUM

He had previously pledged to allow universities to "enjoy their autonomy".

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[NEW UPDATE] Health Ministry Bans 2 More Tapioca Pearl Importers

14 June: Two more importers of tapioca pearls instructed to withdraw products

The Health Ministry has detected two more food products from Taiwan which contained maleic acid. The two products are Tapioca Pearls manufactured by La Kaffa International Co. Limited and Taiwan QQ Balls manufactured by Woei Perng Enterprise Co. Limited.

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Noraini Mohd Othman, said the ministry had instructed the importers of the two products, Loob Holdings Sdn Bhd and Happy Grass Marketing Sdn Bhd, to withdraw the products from the market in the country and dispose them safely.

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A total of 155 product samples, including tapioca balls and tapioca pearls, dried noodles and tapioca starch in local markets, had been analysed for maleic acid so far.

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4 June: Taiwan tightens inspection and monitoring of exported food that enter Malaysia

Taiwan has tightened the inspection and monitoring of exported food to ensure all products that enter Malaysia are free from maleic acid.

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Lin admitted that Taiwan's food industry was badly affected by the maleic acid case. In order to regain local consumers' confidence, they are bringing in a list of time-honoured brands for the 2013 Malaysian International Food and Beverage Trade Fair.

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Taipei Economic and Cultural Office in Malaysia deputy representative Lin Min-li said they were also working closely with the Health Ministry to ensure all food products from the island were safe to be consumed.

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Import of bubble tea pearls put on hold? But why!

Penggunaan bahan itu tidak dibenarkan mengikut Peraturan-peraturan Makanan 1985 kerana jika diambil pada paras tinggi, ia boleh mengakibatkan kerosakan buah pinggang.

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Malaysia has suspended the import of 11 starch-based products from Taiwan after Singapore authorities found maleic acid in some tapioca pearls or balls used in the popular bubble tea drink.

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Who called the suspension and how long will it last?

Terkini, didapati Tapioca Balls atau Tapioca Pearls yang dikeluarkan beberapa syarikat (Taiwan) telah dicemari maleic acid (asid maleik).

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The Malaysian Health Ministry has suspended the import of 11 Taiwanese starch-based products. Food Safety and Quality senior director Noraini Datuk Mohd Othman said the suspension was a precautionary measure.

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"The Ministry has found that there have been no tapioca balls or tapioca pearls from Taiwanese company Sunright Foods Corporation imported to Malaysia. We are waiting confirmation from the Taipei Economic and Cultural Office," said Noraini Datuk Mohd Othman.

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"The Health Ministry is also imposing a Hold, Test and Release (Tahan, Uji dan Lepas) test on similar food products from other Taiwanese companies. This is unless the importer can produce a certificate approved by the Taiwan FDA that its products are free of maleic acid," she said.

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How is maleic acid harmful?

The use of maleic acid as a food additive is also prohibited in Malaysia under the Food Regulations 1985 as consuming high levels of it over a long term period can cause kidney damage.

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"Oh no, I drink a lot of bubble tea! Do I have kidney damage?"

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“For those who have bought the product, it is advisable that you do not consume them but return the product to the seller or throw it away,” Noraini advised in a press statement yesterday, 29 May 2013.

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“However, those who have consumed it, before this, do not worry. Occasional intake of maleic acid at a low dosage is not dangerous,” she said.

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Popular bubble tea outlets found in Malaysia

Sharetea is a popular bubble tea outlet found in Malaysia.
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Gong Cha is a popular bubble tea outlet found in Malaysia.
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Ochado is a bubble tea outlet popular in Malaysia.
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Chatime is a popular bubble tea store in Malaysia.
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Other claims of bubble tea being unhealthy

Tapioca pearls place boba tea's calorie count firmly in the "Yikes!" category. Once you plop pearls into your milky tea, you're looking at over 300 calories - and a lot more sugar!

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The Germany's Federal Institute for Risk Assessment warns that the popular dessert beverage, bubble tea, presents a choking hazard to children and may contain cancer-causing chemicals.

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The sugary specialty beverage, generally milk-based and filled with chewy balls of tapioca, may also include cancer-causing chemicals known aspolychlorinated biphenyls or PCBs.

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"Only A Sick Person Will Harass A Standee"

Yesterday, 6 July, Free Malaysia Today ran a story with the headline, "Muslim group says Shell ad to blame for 'exploiting' women"

Screenshot of FMT's headline.
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In the story, FMT interviewed ISMA president Abdullah Zaik Abdul Rahman, saying that the 25-year-old Shell employee, Nor Shafila Khairusalleh, "was not completely blameless" in the incident where some men took obscene photos with her 'Gadis Air Mineral' cutouts

FMT reported  that the ISMA president said "a woman should not accept the offer to become a model to help a company in its sales efforts, even if she was allowed to wear a scarf and cover up."Abdullah Zaik, while not excusing the objectionable actions of the men, also told the portal that it was "natural for men to be aroused when looking at women.""It's not their fault alone. This incident happened because irresponsible companies will not stop exploiting our women," the ISMA president told FMT in an interview.

Today, Amanah Wanita chief Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud challenged ISMA: "What if the standee was a male model?"

"What if the standee was a male model and some women take photos with the standee holding the model’s ‘hands’ and touching his ‘private parts’? Would that be the model’s fault then too?", Siti asked."I'm sure Zaik would still put all of the blame on the woman," she added.

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Siti expressed her support for Shafila, the Shell model, saying, "It's those men who should feel embarrassed, not her"

"If a standee can turn them on, then they must be taught a lesson. Only a sick person will harass a standee," the Amanah Wanita chief was quoted by FMT today.She also called for Shell to bring back the cutouts as giving in every time when some men act the way they did with the Shell model's cutouts then "it’s going to take a long time before men — who aren’t right in the head — learn."

Meanwhile, a few hours after FMT's story, ISMA released an official statement on their website, saying they were portrayed as an "extreme organisation"

This was found in the official statement after they condemned FMT:"The President of ISMA emphasised the issue of women’s exploitation that has become increasingly present in the advertising industry. Women being shown as an object to sell a product is an act of exploitation that deviates from the value of the purity of women in Islam."

ISMA's statement says that the incident that occurred with the 'Gadis Air Mineral' cutouts "is an example of how low our society's morals are today that it gets easily aroused by a woman's image"

It adds that "In fact, veiled women are being targeted for perversion. This should be a warning sign for all of us that the society is somewhat corrupt of its religious and moral values."However, the statement also says that "A faithful and dignified Islamic society will have a high sensitivity towards the dignity and modesty of women and will never allow his wife or son to be an object of a joke and be exposed to such immoral and obscene harassment like this."In contrast, the statement also suggests that women or those who allow women to be "used" for selling products are responsible and to be blamed.

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The Muslim group "praised" Shell for taking the decision to remove the cutouts, as it "shows Shell as a proactive company and is concerned about what's happening around it", the statement said

"ISMA would like to urge other companies that display women's image to sell products in ads, especially those who do not cover the nudity, to follow on Shell's steps."

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Man Caught On Camera Waving Goodbye Before Jumping Off The Penang Second Bridge

While rescue operations were being carried out to retrieve a car that had plunged into the ocean from the Penang bridge, a man dressed in a black suit attempted suicide by jumping off Jambatan Sultan Abdul Halim Mu'adzam Shah on 22 January

The victim was caught on camera waving goodbye as he stood on the ledge of the rail before jumping backwards.The incident happened at KM12.1 of the bridge at 8.30am, New Straits Times reported.

Fortunately, a fisherman had witnessed the incident and rescued the 33-year-old in time

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Southwest district police chief Superintendent A.A. Anbalagan revealed that the victim had driven his Perodua Kancil to the bridge and parked by the side of the road before jumping."He was then taken to the Marine base in Batu Uban before being sent to the Penang Hospital for treatment. He is in a stable condition," Anbalagan added.

According to interviews with the victim's friends, his wife had asked for a divorce during a recent argument

"The victim suffered from depression," said Anbalagan.The case is currently being investigated under Section 309 of the Penal Code, which cover suicide attempts.

Suicide is never the solution.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of suicide, please call these hotlines:

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

Here's why it's so important to talk openly about mental health:

Operations to retrieve the SUV that plunged the Penang Bridge resumed at 9am today after being postponed due to "strong currents":

                UPDATE: Rescuers have retrieved the SUV that plunged into the sea at 6pm today

The two drivers were childhood friends.

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"Kecil-Kecil Dah Dibandingkan" - Netizen Berang Anak Sekecil Ini Dah Diberikan Suplemen

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

Tidak dinafikan, kanak-kanak sememangnya memerlukan vitamin yang cukup untuk tumbesaran yang sempurna

Oleh sebab itu, mereka digalakkan mengambil pemakanan yang sihat dan seimbang sejak kecil lagi. Ibu bapa kini juga mencari pelbagai alternatif seperti mengisar sayur-sayuran dan buah-buahan supaya mereka mendapatkan pemakanan yang seimbang. Namun, tular baru-baru ini di Twitter yang memaparkan perkembangan anaknya yang positif setelah mengamalkan pemakanan suplemen menarik perhatian netizen. Lihat posting penuh itu di bawah:

Tu yang lahir-lahir terus makan supp :') pic.twitter.com/e7qmGLFQbm—  نور (@suhailee_) June 8, 2021

Bahaya beri anak minum air fructose yang mengandungi lebih gula

Menerusi posting berkenaan, sebuah paparan seorang netizen menyatakan dia mendapat feedback yang positif setelah anaknya mengamalkan suplemen tersebut.Apa yang lebih menarik perhatian adalah apabila dia bertindak untuk membandingkan perkembangan anaknya yang masih kecil. Perkara ini mengundang berang netizen kerana kanak-kanak seharusnya diberikan makanan yang sihat seperti sayur-sayuran atau buah-buahan asli. Malah, apa yang mengundang kemarahan netizen adalah apabila ibu bapa suka membandingkan perkembangan anak mereka dengan anak orang lain.

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Dalam pada itu, hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen memberikan pandangan masing-masing berkenaan isu tersebut

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, posting berkenaan mendapat perhatian sebanyak 3K tweets, 3K likes dan 28 comments di Twitter. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen daripada netizen di Twitter:

Kalau ikutkan silabus early childhood education tak perlu pun ajar budak 5 tahun menghafal and it's not indicative of a good 'parenting skills'. Budak2 camtu patut banyak kena sun, connect dengan nature, kurang terdedah pada tech, belajar melalui bernain dan tidur awal.— Indefinite Hiatus (@santeira) June 8, 2021

Tapi biasalah Asian parents kena pandai menghafal membaca umur 4/5 tahun. Sok besor jadi doktor/peguam/engineer. Pastu masing2 mengompare pencapaian anak.— Indefinite Hiatus (@santeira) June 8, 2021

I selit status OT ni sekali. Understanding parents these days ikut artis sampai anak consume supplements has to be stahpp pic.twitter.com/3tafZ2i0yX—  نور (@suhailee_) June 9, 2021

Apa maksud dia 'she even more clever than baby yg same age'? Baby kot bukan ada kerja sekolah pun, baby bukan perlu daya pemikiran yang tinggi sangat pun hahahaha pelik-pelik ah.— ipswnrmi (@imrnwspi) June 9, 2021

Mungkin baby dia lepas makan supplement terus pandai buang diapers sendiri dalam tong sampah.— hazwani  (@hzwnizz) June 10, 2021

Ajar anak makan buah & sayur lagi elok.— Nora D (@norazuadahlan) June 9, 2021

kecik2 dah kena banding, stop normalize perbandingan anak2 ya. Boleh rosak mental and emosi anak2 ni hm—  (@karinkishika_) June 9, 2021

Kalau refer pada child development experts, or OT for child, menghafal bukan keutamaan. Banyak lagi aspek yg perlu diambil kira.Social skills, belajar bkawan/tolerate/sharing.Pengurusan diri, mandi/siapkan diri sndr, makan etc semua sendiri.Bercerita tanpa mghafal n more— Amyz (@xzAmyxz) June 10, 2021

Damn rugi parents aku tak bagi pil ni. Kalau tak dah jadi menteri sekarang— ben (@esenarx) June 9, 2021

yoooo kecik kecik maka supplement entah pape asalkan anak lagi pandai.. let kids be kids — Fasha R. (@fabulousfasha) June 9, 2021

Baby kot. Organ baru start nak function. Pergi sumbat segala supplements. Kesiannya dengan organ2 dia kene kerja keras nak digest segala supplements tu. Nak digest mineral vitamin dalam makanan dan susu, pastu nak digest supplements pulakk. BODOH!— Arifahaha (@arifahkhaili) June 10, 2021

Kat malaysia ni ada pertandingan anak sapa lagi genius ke? — محمد صفوان (@Safwnsmt) June 10, 2021

Ibu bapa perlu sentiasa pantau tumbesaran anak-anak. Ingat, jangan terlalu pressure mereka ya! :)

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Twin Sisters Who Were Separated Since 1936 Finally Met Each Other On 1 May 2014

A set of twins have managed to find each other 78 years after being separated at birth. Ann Hunt was reunited with her sister Elizabeth Hamel decades after she was adopted following their births in Aldershot in 1936.

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Imagine delving into your family history and discovering you have a twin. That's what happened to Ann Hunt, a 78-year-old, who had no idea she had a sibling at all until last year. Now she and twin Elizabeth Hamel have met for the first time since they were babies - setting a new world record.

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"Lizzie, Lizzie, how lovely," said Ann when she finally got to hug her sister. "How lovely to see you in the flesh," said Elizabeth.

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Ann and Elizabeth as children. They were separated at birth, and Ann was given up for adoption.

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While Ann remained in the UK, Elizabeth ended up in Portland, Oregon, in the US. They met each other in LA on 1 May after Elizabeth made contact last year. She was the only one of the two who knew she had a twin.

Elizabeth Hamel and Ann Hunt were reunited after 78 years apart
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Last April, Elizabeth, a 78-year-old from Portland, in the US state of Oregon, was shuffling through her mail when she saw a letter from Aldershot, UK - the town where she was born. "I saw Aldershot, ooh, I did a double-take on that," says Elizabeth. "I opened it up and looked at it, and my eyes popped out my head."

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"I am writing to you as I am searching for a family connection," the letter began. Elizabeth knew exactly who this was about, and minutes later she was on the phone to the UK. On the other end of the line was Ann, her long-lost twin sister. "I was over the moon, I couldn't speak," Ann says. "I let Elizabeth speak mostly, I had to pinch myself because I realised, I've got a sibling, a sister. It's so wonderful, I'm not on my own any more. I've got no words to say. I'm so happy - I have Elizabeth."
Unlike Ann, Elizabeth knew she had a sister.

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"I've been praying for you for many years," she told Ann in that first conversation. Over the years she had made some attempts to trace her but without success. It seemed an impossible task. "I thought - being adopted, she could be anywhere in the world," Elizabeth says. "It was amazing to me that she was still in Aldershot."

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The Guinness Book of World Records confirmed 78 years was the longest time twin siblings had spent apart before seeing each other again

On 1 May 2014, a year after that first conversation and 78 years after they were separated, Ann and Elizabeth were reunited in Fullerton, near Los Angeles, on Thursday - the longest gap on record, Guinness World Records says.

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Their meeting was arranged and financed by Dr. Nancy Segal of the California State University, Fullerton, who is conducting a long-term study of twins and is considered a worldwide expert on the subject

They were invited to the city by Dr Nancy Segal, a psychologist who has been researching twins for more than two decades. Twins who have been brought up separately are of great interest to scientists examining inherited or genetic influences on behaviour. Segal will be looking for similarities and differences during a two-day study, and carrying out DNA analysis to establish whether they are identical or non-identical (fraternal) twins. "What was it in their life that caused the differences? If they're fraternal, it could be character as well as circumstance," Segal says.

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"We want to get a comprehensive overview of their lives, their abilities, their interests, and put it all together as an important case study, because this is really the world's longest separated pair of twins."

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"I'm 20 minutes older than my sister," says Elizabeth confidently. It's the kind of thing twins often say, but in this case every detail is new and exciting. Elizabeth has been looking forward to taking part in the study. For Ann, it's been about one thing only: "Just getting over there to give Liz a big hug. I can't get there quick enough, to tell you the truth. I'm over the moon. There'll be tears and everything."

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The twins were born Elizabeth Ann Lamb and Patricia Susan Lamb on 28 February 1936, in Aldershot, UK. Their unmarried mother, Alice Alexandra Patience Lamb, was in service as a domestic cook.

Ann as a baby, after being adopted by Hector and Gladys Wilson. They named her Ann Patricia.
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Their father's name was Peters and he was in the army - Aldershot has had a military base since 1854 - but he never saw his daughters. Ann Hunt grew up in Aldershot as the only child of Hector Wilson and his wife Gladys, who worked as the manageress of the Post Office canteen. The Post Office boys always looked out for Ann.

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She was 14, when she found out she was adopted. Her aunt told her, so she went home and asked: "Were we adopted, mum?" An odd choice of words. "You and your 'we'," her mum replied. "No, you were a chosen child. God sent you. Your mother wasn't able to keep you, so she allowed me to look after you and to adopt you as mine - someone to love." Ann doesn't know why she used the word "we" - she doesn't think her adoptive mother had any idea she was a twin. "She would have told me," she says.

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Ann Hunt and Elizabeth Hamel in their 70s

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Ann's youngest daughter, Samantha Stacey, enjoyed investigating family trees, so Ann asked her to find out more about her birth family. It was the start of a long and frustrating process.

Elizabeth Hamel
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Samantha remembers being a bit apprehensive about telling her mother the news, because Ann was the only one to have been given up for adoption. But she needn't have worried. "She was overjoyed - delighted," says Samantha. "She instantly rang my sisters. She's just very happy about it."

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Initially, all the information was on microfiche - "eye-killing and migraine-inducing", says Samantha. Also, not knowing Alice's age made it quite hard to know when to start looking - they assumed she had been very young when she got pregnant, but in fact she didn't have the twins until she was 33.

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Samantha placed ads in the local paper, looked up electoral rolls, and searched online forums. Whenever the search came to a stop, something would start the process off again. After they found Alice's birth certificate, Ann wistfully said: "It would be nice to have a picture." And in 2010, when her husband asked her what she wanted for Christmas, Samantha replied: "Alice's death certificate."

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Finally, in 2013, there was a breakthrough. They knew that Alice had got married, at the age of 49, to a George Burton, in Chester, and had a stepson, Albert. Although Albert had also died, they eventually tracked down his son, who said: "Oh yes, Alice has a daughter in the US." That was how they found out about Elizabeth.

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Ann remembers her daughter telling her: "We've found your sister but there's a bonus… she's your twin sister." Ann believes it was meant to be. Both sisters have lost their husbands, so this is a real comfort.

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After speaking on the phone, Elizabeth immediately wrote a long letter to her twin to explain why she was the only one to be given up for adoption

"I had curvature of the spine, which in those days was something which made a person unadoptable," she says. "We were both going to be adopted but when mother found out about the curvature of the spine, she decided to keep me."

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In 1936, for an unmarried woman in service to keep her child and her job was not easy. There was great stigma around illegitimacy at the time, says social historian Juliet Gardiner, and a woman in Alice's position would usually have been sacked or sent home to her family. "Live-in servants virtually never had children with them - it was another mouth to feed, and might distract the servant from her duties," Gardiner says. There were exceptions. "Occasionally a widow would keep her child, but that child would usually be older and go to school."

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"In those days it was a very hush-hush affair," says Elizabeth. "We were both illegitimate, which was very difficult. My mother was a servant living in a home. It was very frightening." As a consequence, Elizabeth did not live with her mother for quite a few years. At first, an aunt looked after her. Then Alice moved to Berkhamsted to work for Captain Hallam and his wife at Cross Oak, a large house with extensive grounds and full service - butler, cook, gardener and chauffeur - on the outskirts of town.

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Ann and Elizabeth both married men called Jim

The twins and their husbands - both called Jim - on their wedding day
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Ann met her husband Jim Hunt at school, and married him at the age of 25 - he worked as a builder. Three years later, in 1964, Elizabeth married an American, Jim Hamel - although christened Warren, his mother preferred Jim, and that's how he was always known.

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Not just that, the twins would appear to have quite a lot in common - both are widowed, both are grandmothers, and both pray

A young Ann and Elizabeth captured in funny poses
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It seems they also like to act up in front of the camera. Samantha says it's hard to find a good picture of Ann "because she's always pulling funny faces." And Elizabeth's son Quinton says of his mother, posing in a cowgirl suit: "She liked to be funny with the camera - and still does."

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Although they think they are not identical twins, they've been poring over photographs, looking for similarities. "When Liz got American citizenship, when she was walking across the stage, it was like looking at myself," says Ann. They've spoken on Skype many times, and think they share some mannerisms - something else which can be inherited, according to Segal.

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And do they take after their mother? "I look in the mirror and say 'Hello mother'," says Elizabeth. Ann thinks she has Alice's nose, although people often thought she looked like her adoptive mother, too. "People used to say: 'You're like your mum,' and I used to say 'Oh that's good,'" says Ann. "I think when you're with people you grow like people. You get some of your birth mother's looks and you get some of your chosen mother's ways. When you're a child you seem to copy someone you love."

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Three grandmothers - Ann, the twins' mother Alice Lamb, and Elizabeth with some of their grandchildren
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Clearly, there are also big differences in their lives. After leaving school Ann worked for a printer, until she got married, and remained in Aldershot all her life. Elizabeth left school to work in a sweet shop, but her dream was to join the Navy, and after going to night school she succeeded, joining the WRNS in Portsmouth. She then moved to Malta, where she met Jim on a blind date.

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"A girl came one night and said: 'Does anyone want to go out with a couple of Yanks?' I said: 'I don't like Americans - too loud.'" But Elizabeth was persuaded, and her impact on Jim was immediate. When he saw her, he said to his friend, "I'll toss you for the blonde." He won the toss and they were married for 48 years, until his death in 2012.

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After the two days of interviews and tests, the twins will go back to Elizabeth's home in Oregon where she is throwing a party for Ann, her daughter Samantha - and 80 of her closest friends. "I feel like I've known Liz all my life now," Ann says.

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Gara-Gara Hubungi Uber, Gadis Ini Dimaki Dan Diekori Beberapa Pemandu Teksi Di Stesen KTM

Masih ada pemandu teksi yang tidak gemar dengan perkhidmatan Uber & Grab yang didakwa menyebabkan mereka kehilangan pendapatan

Seperti yang kita sedia maklum, kerajaan sudahpun meluluskan perkhidmatan Uber & Grab. Perkhidmatan ini juga telah mendapat sambutan kerana menawarkan harga yang berpatutan dan memudahkan perjalanan.

Namun kejadian seperti yang dinyatakan oleh Alice di akaun Twitter miliknya memberikan imej yang tidak baik kepada golongan pemandu teksi

Alice mendakwa pemandu teksi telah mengancam beliau kerana melanggan perkhidmatan Uber di sekitar KTM Batang Benar.Perkongsian ini telah menerima lebih daripada 9k retweets ketika artikel ini ditulis. Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

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Cerita bermula apabila Alice yang ketika itu baru tiba di stesen KTM Batang Benar menghubungi Uber, tanpa mengetahui perkhidmatan tersebut telah diharamkan di situ.Sejurus pemandu Uber sampai, tiba-tiba terdapat 5 hingga 6 orang pemandu teksi menghampiri kereta tersebut.

Difahamkan pemandu teksi telah berkelakuan kurang ajar dan memaksa pemandu Uber menurunkan Alice serta-merta

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Selepas itu, seorang pemandu teksi memberikan notis kepada pemandu Uber tersebut dan memberitahu bahawa Uber dilarang sama sekali untuk mengambil penumpang di kawasan itu.Seorang lagi pemandu teksi pula bertindak membuka pintu kereta dan meminta pemandu Uber itu pergi. Lalu, pemandu Uber berkenaan terpaksa akur dan Alice terpaksa keluar dari kenderaan.Pemandu teksi terus memarahi Alice dan memberi amaran bahawa beliau tidak boleh membuat tempahan Uber di situ.

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Lebih teruk, seorang pemandu teksi turut menunggu beliau di seberang jalan untuk memastikan beliau tidak membuat tempahan Uber yang lain.

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Beliau cuba untuk membuat panggilan tetapi pemandu teksi itu telah bertindak dengan mengekori beliau.

Alice telah membuat aduan secara online kepada Suruhanjaya Pengangkutan Awam Darat (SPAD) dan pihak berkenaan juga telah memberikan respon terhadap aduan tersebut

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New Zealand's Most Feared Biker Gangs Vow To Protect Muslims During Their Friday Prayers

Following the terror attack at two mosques in Christchurch, New Zealand, members of New Zealand's most feared biker gangs like The Mongrel Mob, King Cobra and The Black Power have promised to protect their local Muslim communities across the country

On Friday, 22 March, members of the Mongrel Mob stood guard outside Jamia Masjid mosque in Hamilton after the Waikato Mongrel Mob president, Sonny Fatu, heard that members of the Muslim community were now afraid of attending their Friday prayers.

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"We will support and assist our Muslim brothers and sisters for however long they need us," the Mongrel Mob president told Stuff."We were contacted by a representative who tagged me in and said some of our Muslim brothers and sisters have fears for Friday during their prayer, and the question was posed whether we could be apart of the safety net for them to allow them to pray in peace without fear."Of course, we would do that, there was no question about that and we will be dressed appropriately," added Fatu, as reported by Stuff.

The Mongrel Mob Waikato president Sonny Fatu with Hanad Ibrahim from Jamia Masjid Mosque in Hamilton.
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Mr Sonny Fatu, who leads the largest Mongrel Mob chapter in New Zealand, added that it would be no problem for them to give the Muslim community the chance to offer their Friday prayers in peace

"We will not be armed. We are peacefully securing the inner gated perimeter, with other community members, to allow them to feel at ease," Fatu told Stuff.In response, Dr Asad Mohsin, head of the Waikato Muslim Association, was reported by Stuff saying that he appreciated the support received from "different sections of society, different interests and dispositions.""It all gives us the strength to overcome the grief we are undergoing."We would welcome them to come into the mosque and pray with us. They are part of us as we are part of them," Mohsin said, as reported by Stuff.

Waikato Muslim Association president Dr Asad Mohsi (right) touches noses in a traditional 'Hongi' greeting with a gang member (left).
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Meanwhile, the Mongrel Mob Waikato president also said that it was a time to unite, adding that Islam was often misrepresented

"Our differences are the glue that holds us so tightly together. We must now focus not on where we have been, but where we are going."Let us repair the holes in our waka and re-strategise the rest of our journey. A Karanga (call) as been sent out, vibrating across the universe, conjuring all leadership to come forward and unite our people," Stuff quoted Mr Sonny Fatu as saying.

Sonny Fatu at the Hamilton mosque.
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The Biker gang pictured performing a Haka at the Jamia Masjid mosque in Hamilton.
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Members of the Mongrel Mob perform a Haka on Friday.
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A member of the Mongrel Mob hugging a Muslim man.
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Other biker gangs — like the King Cobra and the Black Power —
 have also vowed to similarly protect their own Muslim communities and have paid their respect to senior members of mosques

On last Saturday, members of the King Cobra gang paid their respects to senior members of the Al-Masjid Al-Jamie mosque in Ponsonby, a city in the North Island.The gang members were warmly greeted by the Ponsonby Muslim community.

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While traditionally adversaries, members of rival gangs such as the Mongrel Mob, Black Power and Bandidos street gangs gathered in unity to slap their thighs, thump their chests and stick out their tongues in a traditional Maori Haka to commemorate the victims

While commemorating the victims of the terror attack in Christchurch, New Zealand's multicultural diaspora has made sure that they stay connected with their homeland.Haka has reverberated not just around Christchurch, but across the country.

Biker gang members pay their respects to victims of the Christchurch shootings
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Members of different biker gangs perform the Haka.
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Members of a New Zealand biker gang pay their respects to the victims of the mosque shootings.
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Members of a New Zealand biker gang pay their respects to the victims of the mosque shootings
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President of the Bandidos motorcycle gang, while speaking after performing Haka, said that they were paying respect for the fallen

"We came here out of respect for the fallen, and that's why we did the Haka, it's a sign of respect. It was a Ngai Tahu Haka because that's the tribe around here. It's used for pretty much all occasions," Hamish Hiroki, president of the Bandidos told Reuters.Although, Haka has been misconstrued as a "war dance" or challenge, in Maori culture, however, Haka means to simply dance or perform, and different Haka are composed by different tribes for various uses and occasions.According to Haka expert Te Kahuata Maxwell, those being performed over the past week in and around New Zealand were a response to the trauma the community felt.

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While their appearances can be frightening to some, these biker gangs prove they have within them unlimited warm compassion

Coming together in the wake of a national crisis, these people are showing that unity during dark times is truly one of the most beautiful things we humans are capable of.

Members of biker gangs arrive before performing the haka in front of a gathering of people as a tribute to victims in Christchurch
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Without Google Services, Can HUAWEI Gadgets Still Be Used? Here's How They're Innovating

It's no secret that HUAWEI gadgets no longer come with Google, but does it really matter?

For months, the public has waited to see HUAWEI's next big move. So it comes as no surprise that the tech giant is introducing it's own app store, known as the AppGallery, for all its devices.The most frequently used apps by Malaysians are already available on the AppGallery.Check out this video to see how HUAWEI's AppGallery meets the needs of Google Play Store:

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HUAWEI AppGallery has introduced new apps with similar functions to every popular app and service on Google Play Store

This includes the HUAWEI email app, which is able to sync multiple email domains, including Gmail, so you can access your personal and work emails all in one app.

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Here are the newly introduced apps from the AppGallery that are on par with essential apps that we use daily:

HUAWEI Cloud - In place of Google Drive, this app provides up to 50GB storage, free for a year.

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HUAWEI Video & HUAWEI Music - These services substitute Google Play Music and Google Movie & TV. Plus, you can get three months Free Premium Access.

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HUAWEI MeeTime - This video calling app provides stable audio and high resolution, even in low lighting and weak network conditions. You can also share your screen with callers, making it a great app to use for both work meetings and fun times with friends.

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HUAWEI Theme & Member Center - As additional benefits to the HUAWEI AppGallery, these apps provide support and address all your needs.

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The brand new feature, Quick Apps, which is found on the HUAWEI AppGallery, allows you to access apps without needing to download them

This exclusive function is only available on HUAWEI devices. The apps work as normal, but without the need to waste time or data to download. These Quick Apps run immediately on your phone with no requirements.

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On top of daily essential apps, the HUAWEI AppGallery will also house apps from across the world. This is especially exciting for gamers, who can now access games from other regions without location restrictions.

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Attention! AirAsia Is Allowing You To Carry On 2 Pieces Of Luggage Without Checking In

On 7 July, AirAsia announced that passengers will be allowed to bring two carry-on luggage not exceeding a total weight of 7kg

The current policy requires passengers to carry one cabin bag that fits into the overhead storage compartment and one small bag or laptop bag that must fit underneath the seat in front of you.Any baggage exceeding a total weight of 7kg will need to be checked in.

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Previously, AirAsia allowed each passenger to carry only one piece of luggage with a total weight of 5kg to minimise social contact between guests' baggage

The company later changed the policy to allow each passenger to carry one piece of luggage with a total weight of 7kg.

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Aside from the luggage policy, the company has implemented end-to-end contactless procedures and new safety procedures

Passengers are urged to wear face masks before, during, and after flights, as well as during check-ins and bag collections.Those who do not wear a face mask will not be permitted to board the flight.

AirAsia's contactless kiosk at klia2.
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In accordance with these safety procedures, AirAsia has implemented contactless payments and contactless kiosks at airports.In addition, passengers will be required to scan all boarding passes at the boarding gate instead of collecting stubs of physical ones.