[VIDEO] Banduan Kluster Tembok Nyanyi Untuk Para Frontliners Undang Sebak Rakyat Malaysia

Video berdurasi 59 saat itu dimuat naik oleh salah seorang frontliner melalui aplikasi TikTok dan tular di media sosial

Pasukan frontliners diiringi nyanyian syahdu banduan semasa meninggalkan Penjara Alor Setar beberapa hari yang lalu.Menurut sumber, lagu dendangan penyanyi asal, Harry Khalifah berjudul Doa Wira Negara itu adalah sebagai penghargaan buat frontliners sebaik saja Kluster Tembok diisytihar tamat oleh Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia (KKM).Rata-rata netizen sayu dan tersentuh dengan penghormatan yang diberikan banduan Kluster Tembok itu kepada para frontliners KKM.Lihat video penuh tersebut di bawah:

  @miss_rose570 akhirnya...  original sound  - AmyrFad

Penjara Alor Setar dikenakan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Diperketatkan Bersasar (PKPDB) secara pentadbiran bermula 6 Oktober lalu

 Menerusi posting di Facebook, wakil frontliners KKM mengakui memori dan kenangan di penjara tersebut tidak akan dilupakan buat selamanya."Biarpun mereka banduan, mereka sangat menghormati kami, memberi kerjasama yang sangat baik sepanjang berada di sana," tulisnya.Beliau turut mendoakan semua banduan terbabit sihat sejahtera dan menggunakan peluang kedua untuk membina semula keyakinan dan kembali hidup bermasyarakat dengan komuniti sekeliling.

Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen, rata-rata netizen turut meluahkan rasa sebak dan terharu terhadap video tersebut

Antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Terima kasih buat semua frontliners yang bertungkus lumus menangani wabak Covid-19.


Chinese Woman Bought A House With iPhone 7s Her 20 Boyfriends Gave Her

Buying a new house is a major financial commitment, especially in China where property prices have skyrocketed

A house in Beijing, China.
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Having a place of your own is considered a sign of wealth in the country.

So in order to climb up the social ladder, a Chinese woman has come up with an ingenious, if morally dubious, method of raising the deposit for a house - she persuaded her 20 boyfriends to each buy her an iPhone 7

Apple's latest smartphone - the iPhone 7.
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As confirmed by BBC, the story emerged from a forum site. A user who goes by the name of 'Proud Qiaoba’ recounted the story of a work colleague, known only as 'Xiaoli' who raised around 115,010 Yuan (RM71,315) by convincing her 20 boyfriends to buy her an iPhone 7.

The woman, from the city of Shenzhen, then sold all of the phones to a mobile phone recycling site called 'Hui Shou Bao'

A Chinese salesgirl showcasing the iPhone 7 Plus.
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The site paid 5,750 Yuan (RM3,570) for each iPhone. She fulfilled her dream of buying a house in the countryside using the cash from the phones to put down a deposit on her first home.

Proud Xiaoba wrote on the forum that Xiaoli showed off her new place to a group of friends

Houses in China.
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"Everyone in the office is talking about this now," wrote Proud Qiaoba, "Who knows what her boyfriends think now this news has become public."

He further added that Xiaoli came from a normal family and was the eldest daughter

“Her parents are getting old and she might be under a lot pressure hoping to buy them a house... But it's still unbelievable that she could use this method!"

Since the incident, a hashtag which translates as '20 mobiles for a house' has quickly begun to circulate on Chinese social media website Weibo, and became the country's top trend

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Girl, you're smart but we're not sure how your boyfriends will feel when they find out about this...


Buku 'Dosa-Dosa Che Det' Dedah Kesalahan Tun M Sebagai Perdana Menteri

Jika sebelum ini Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim pernah menjadi mangsa apabila sebuah buku bertajuk '50 Dalil Kenapa Anwar Ibrahim Tidak Boleh Jadi PM' diterbitkan, kini tiba pula giliran Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad menerima nasib yang sama

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Seorang penulis politik veteran negara, Syed Hussein Al-Attas semalam melancarkan buku terbarunya berjudul 'Dosa-Dosa Che Det' yang menyenaraikan kegagalan Tun Mahathir sebagai perdana menteri

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"Ini saya punya kerja. Kita ini penulis, kita dokumenkan apa yang berlaku. Mahathir ini dia jadi perdana menteri selama 22 tahun dan dia gagal."Tiba-tiba sekarang ini dia mengigau. Dah nyanyuk kot," katanya.

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Penulis itu juga menyifatkan Tun M sebagai kegagalan terbesar dalam politik Malaysia dan beliau patut berasa malu

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"Dia tak boleh mengubah Melayu, dia gagal, dia adalah kegagalan terbesar dalam politik Malaysia, dia sepatutnya kecewa," Syed Hussein berkata.

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Menurutnya lagi, orang ramai hari ini banyak bercakap tentang kesalahan Najib dan mereka juga perlu tahu tentang kesalahan-kesalahan Tun M sepanjang pemerintahannya selama 22 tahun

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“Hari ini orang cerita tentang apa yang Najib buat saja. Sekarang kita kena tengok apa yang Mahathir dah buat pula.“Saya tak berani kata dia (Tun M) berdendam. Dia rasa kalau orang itu boleh rosakkan dia, mengubah nasib dia (dalam politik), dia akan ‘bunuh’ orang itu,” katanya.

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Syed Hussien menambah, Mahathir perlu zip mulutnya dan memberi peluang kepada Najib untuk mentadbir negara

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"Bagi tahu dia supaya tutup mulut, dia sudah puas bercakap, 22 tahun bagi dia jadi Perdana Menteri, (tapi) apa pun tak boleh buat," Syed Hussien menambah.Beliau mendakwa, bekas perdana menteri itu sendiri gagal melakukan sebarang perubahan kepada nasib orang Melayu walaupun beliau telah diberikan peluang mentadbir negara selama 22 tahun.

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Dalam pada itu, Syed Hussein menegaskan buku yang diterbitkan ini tidak ada kaitan dengan Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak dan hanya menjalankan tugas beliau sebagai penulis

Ditanya sama ada buku itu sebagai tanda sokongan kepada Najib, Syed Hussein memberitahu sebagai penulis,beliau tiada kaitan dengan presiden UMNO itu.

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Apa kata orang ramai? Pelancaran buku ini nampaknya tidak mendapat reaksi positif. Menerusi ruangan komen, rata-rata mempertikai siapa beliau untuk menghitung dosa seseorang

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Malah ada yang menuntut untuk sebuah buku bertajuk 'Dosa-Dosa Najib Dan Rosmah’ diterbitkan. Agaknya mana yang lagi hangat di pasaran?

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Apa pendapat anda?


Netflix Left Malaysia Out Of Its 'Street Food' Series. Now BFM Is Making One For Us

Earlier this year, Netflix released its 'Street Food: Asia' documentary - but, Malaysia was noticeably absent from it

The documentary, produced by the creators of 'Chef's Table', features nine of the "world's most colourful cities", reported Mashable Southeast Asia.Malaysians, ever protective of our beloved food, were quick to question Netflix over its decision to exclude Malaysia from the series.

As expected, they chose Singapore instead of Malaysia. I give up(ಠಠ)┻━┻Other countries chosen:IndiaIndonesiaJapanKoreaPhilippinesTaiwanThailandVietnam https://t.co/Evcn5Fw2At— Zurairi A.R. (@zurairi) April 11, 2019

Well, now BFM89.9 and independent advertising agency Fishermen are stepping up to fix the "glaring mistake".
Introducing the '#BersatuForMakan' campaign.

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"The campaign is a call to all Malaysians to unite for the love of our food, in response to Netflix's decision to exclude Malaysia from its documentary series 'Street Food', while featuring neighbouring countries Singapore and Indonesia," a press release to SAYS read."In an attempt to correct the glaring mistake in the series that began streaming on 26 April 2019, BFM and Fishermen are self-producing its own Malaysian Street Food video."

Part of the campaign efforts include the launch of a petition to get Netflix to add the video to their 'Street Food' series

The informational video about the petition stars 'Jalan Jalan Cari Makan TV3' travelogue host Nazrudin Habibur Rahman and many yummy Malaysian puns.

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"Instead of producing another web film to pull heartstrings, we decided on something unique: A longer format 30-minute film that's also ready-made for Netflix. It was the right opportunity to work on an idea like this, so we seized it," said Fishermen executive creative director Andrew Tan.Tan added that the video will be in the same format and style as the streaming giant's series."We're making it convenient for Netflix. They can in fact run our video immediately as an episode in their 'Street Food' series."

The petition has since gathered over 9,500 signatures, including 'Mekdi' and Grab MY

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Image via Bersatu For Makan/Change.org

You know what they say: united we stand, divided we fall! Watch the video below, and then head over here to sign the petition:

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The video will be launched on Malaysia Day, aka Monday, 16 September.


Kelantan Woman Makes 40 Bank Transactions Before Realising Loan Ad On Facebook Is A Scam

A woman from Kelantan is one of the latest victims of an online loan scam syndicate operating via Facebook

According to Harian Metro, the victim is a trader in her 30s. The incident occurred in October, after she saw an online financial loan advertisement on a social media platform.Kelantan Commercial CID chief Supt Ahmad Azizul Mohamed told the Malay daily, "The victim was interested in the offer and contacted the individual who was disguised as a representative of the loan company.""After some discussion, the victim said that she wanted to make a loan of RM50,000 with a repayment RM500 each month for 10 years," he added.

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The victim made 40 bank transactions before realising that she was conned

New Straits Times reported that when she agreed, she was asked to send her picture, bank statement, and RM300 as a down payment to process the loan.He said the victim transferred the payment to an account belonging to the suspect on Oct 27, but on the same day, he demanded another RM1,010 to be sent to another account of a different person.Since then, Azizul said the victim was asked to make several payments to enable the loan to be approved."Until 30 November, the victim made 40 transactions to 15 bank accounts owned by different holders. The transactions amounted to RM43,900. She only realised she was cheated after she wanted to borrow RM8,000 from her relative to pay the suspect again," he added.

Kelantan Commercial CID chief Supt Ahmad Azizul Mohamed.
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The victim filed a police report and the case is now being investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code

Azizul also noted that online loan fraud is one of the most frequently reported cybercrimes. He urged the public to only make money loans with authorised banking and financial institutions.


K9 Doggos Wear Adorable Booties As They Walk At Hari Kebangsaan Parade Rehearsal

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Dataran Merdeka has been holding parade rehearsals recently in preparation for Hari Kebangsaan

With just one day left to Malaysia's Independence Day, TikTok videos have already gone up showing the practices that have been taking place, attracting passerbys who can't help but stop to watch.In several videos posted by TikTok users @nrhdyhzlkfli and @farwizah98, military units, the bomba, and veterans who protected Malaysia are among those who can be seen parading at the event.

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Many have contributed to this nation, including a particularly cute group that was seen strutting down the street during rehearsals

Warning: The following images and videos may be too cute for some to handle.

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With tongues hanging and tails wagging, the K9 unit of the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) aka the dogs who help sniff out and solve crimes around Malaysia can be seen walking down the streets wearing little booties on each paw!

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Image via @farwizah98 (TikTok)

Their handlers are also seen wearing 'matching boots' and walking side-by-side with each good boi.

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The Internet couldn't help but admire and thank these cuties for their services in protecting the country

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Malaysia's K9 unit are trained dogs that are held in high regard by the police for helping to solve crimes

With their acute sense of smell, these dogs are able to do what modern technology cannot do, like detecting illegal substances, missing persons, and crowd control.According to PDRM, a well-trained dog and officer can search a building quicker and more effectively than 10 police officers.The special shoes that are put on the dogs are to ensure comfort and reduce heat on their paws while they are involved in the parade every year.

Photo of the dogs with their booties before the Hari Kebangsaan parade in 2020.
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These Glittery iPhone Cases Are Being Recalled Over Reports Of Skin Burns And Irritation

A range of glittery iPhone cases is being recalled after complaints surfaced that the content in these cases can leak when broken and harm users

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The cases in question are produced by MixBin, a company that sell cases for the iPhone 6, 6S, and 7 at various major retailers like Amazon.According to The Verge, more than 200,000 cases are currently being recalled in the US, Canada, and Mexico.The recall includes all of the cases for iPhone 6, 6s, and 7 and cases sold from October 2015 to June 2017.

The US Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) reported that there have been 24 reports worldwide of skin irritation or chemical burns caused by the leakage of these cases

A woman shows the burn she received from her phone case.
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One consumer reported she suffered permanent scarring from a chemical burn, while another reported chemical burns and swelling of her face, neck, chest, upper body, leg, and hands.

While MixBin has refused to reveal what the phone case liquid is made of, a description of one MixBin glitter iPhone case on Amazon (which is no longer for sale) states it as "safe food grade snow globe liquid"

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The cases are all made of plastic and contain glitter which floats in liquid on the back of the covers - a design which has become popular in recent months.

This isn't the first time we've heard something like this. Last year, a nine-year-old girl was scarred for life after the pink, glittery liquid in her iPhone case leaked onto her leg

Glitter from Olivia Retter's phone case leaked onto her leg while she was in bed, leaving her with a burn in the shape of her iPhone 5C.
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The pink glitter leaked onto Olivia Retter's leg while she was in bed, leaving her with a mark in the same shape as her iPhone 5c. Doctors confirmed that she suffered severe chemical burn caused by the glitter.

If you happen to own a similar glitter case, whether it's by MixBin or not, do take care not to let the liquid inside come into contact with your skin if the case leaks. Or you can just change your iPhone case.

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For the entire list of the recalled cases, you can visit MixBin's website here.


“Trend Kahwin Muda Membimbangkan" - 2 Minggu Nikah Dah Bercerai Sebab Belum Bersedia

Memang tidak dapat dinafikan lagi, semua orang lelaki mahupun perempuan pasti memasang angan-angan untuk berkahwin dengan pilihan hati

Lebih-lebih lagi jika umur semakin meningkat dewasa dan kawan-kawan sekeliling pun ramai yang sudah berumah tangga. Namun, anda perlu tahu perkahwinan ini bukanlah satu perkara yang remeh dan senang prosesnya. Jika belum bersedia untuk memikul tanggungjawab sebagai suami dan isteri, lebih baik jangan fikir lagi soal kahwin. Kalau tidak, maka akan terjadilah macam-macam dugaan dan tragedi sedih kepada anda dan pasangan. Malah akan turut terkena tempias kepada keluarga kedua-dua belah pihak.Begitulah juga dengan perkongsian yang dimuat naik oleh seorang pengacara terkenal, Ahmad Fedtri Yahya baru-baru ini apabila ciapannya di Twitter mengenai kes penceraian yang kerap berlaku kepada pasangan baru berkahwin zaman sekarang.Baca ciapan penuh di bawah:

Tolonglah jangan ‘dakwah’ orang muda kahwin awal. Tak semua matang dan ‘berkemampuan’. Bila dah sedia, pasti mereka sendiri menuju ke arah itu. Tak perlu berlumba siapa paling awal. Kalau tak sedia... akibatnya menyusahkan orang lain di kemudian hari— Fedtri Yahya (@fedtriyahya) January 15, 2021

Menerusi ciapan tersebut, Fedtri Yahya berkongsi tentang 3 masalah rumah tangga yang baru saja berlaku kepada orang kita

Kes 1: Baru dua minggu dah nak bercerai sebab ‘baru rasa’ tak bersedia. Duit catering pun tak habis bayar lagi.Kes 2: Pelajar uni email ramai orang sebab perlu kahwin segera. Kita tanya sebab apa? Terlanjur ke? Dia kata tak. Hanya nak tegakkan agama melalui perkahwinan. Saving dia ada rm170 baruKes 3: Dah ada anak tapi kemudian nak cerai sebab tak suka komitmen sebab stress. Lebih senang hidup bujang. Habis, anak kau tinggal mcm tu je?

Suami yang dilihat sebagai seorang soft spoken rupa-rupanya panas baran dan kaki pukul

Dalam pada itu, kisah keempat pula dikongsi oleh seorang wanita di mana kawannya telah berkahwin dengan pilihan yang salah. Dia dikatakan baru tahu perangai sebenar suaminya selepas berkahwin apabila sering dipukul dan dimaki setiap hari.Oleh itu, dia memberikan nasihat supaya orang di luar sana tidak terlalu tergesa-gesa untuk berkahwin kerana perkahwinan umpama satu perjudian. Selagi belum tinggal sebumbung, kita tidak akan nampak sikap sebenar pasangan kita.

pic.twitter.com/av7dk9RYuR— Fedtri Yahya (@fedtriyahya) January 15, 2021

Berikut di bawah adalah beberapa perkongsian lain oleh individu yang turut mengalami masalah rumah tangga untuk kita jadikan sebagai iktibar

 pic.twitter.com/k8iOcvVgjJ— Fedtri Yahya (@fedtriyahya) January 16, 2021

pic.twitter.com/77WoEG63la— Fedtri Yahya (@fedtriyahya) January 16, 2021

Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata netizen bersetuju dengan statement Fedtri Yahya supaya jangan 'dakwah' orang muda kahwin awal selagi belum bersedia

Jika tidak, ia akan menyusahkan orang lain di kemudian hari dan juga mengaibkan keluarga sendiri. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, ciapan tersebut berjaya mendapat 27.8k retweets, 1k quotes dan 33.9k likes di Twitter. Netizen turut memberikan pendapat mereka masing-masing tentang topik hangat ini.Di bawah komen-komen menarik daripada netizen:

Betul. Berkahwin biar apabila bersedia dan terancang. Jangan campak anak muda ke alam perkahwinan bila pengurusan dan kewangan hidup mereka sendiri yang tak stabil lagi dan belum matang.Sebaiknya bimbing mereka kearah kestabilan dan kematangan pada syarat yang sepatutnya.— Turmizi MK (@TurmiziMK) January 16, 2021

True. Drama2 TV byk menipu kita yg life ends with happy marriage. Or so called "happy ever after". While the reality is, real life only starts next day, after your wedding ceremony. Jgn terkejut.— YassiRasali (@yasay5865) January 16, 2021

Tolong dakwah juga jangan kahwin lewat sangat. Umur 30+ baru nak kawin, nanti umur 60 anak ada sekolah rendah lagi. Umur dah pencen kena kerja lagi untuk besarkan anak-anak.— En. Daud (@MDaudYusof) January 15, 2021

depends juga.. kalau dh sampai tahap tak boleh elak maksiat, kahwinlah walau duit tak berapa ada. masalah sosial, zina dh byk sgt skarang.yg sebetulnya dakwah org muda yg perlu kahwin je. yg tak perlu, masih boleh control nafsu, carilah harta n berbakti pd keluarga dulu.— chiza (@chizabertweet) January 15, 2021

Kahwin bukan satu-satunya cara untuk selesaikan masalah sosial ni. Zina berleluasa akibat tak mampu nak menahan nafsu sendiri. Kalau mampu nak kahwin teruskan. Kalau tak mampu, berpuasalah. Jadi fikirkanlah diri anda di dalam golongan yang mana sebelum putuskan diri untuk kahwin. pic.twitter.com/KL9syLmpXK— ɖąყąɧ (@msnrl20) January 15, 2021

Betul. Syarat lelaki nak menikah selain cukup kemampuan, ada simpanan sikit atau sifat rajin, laki kena belajar ucap terima kasih dan maaf dulu. Susah nk ucap dua perkataan ni pesan dkt adik jgn kawen lagi. Hehe— I Am Survivor (@HulaimHuraira) January 15, 2021

Sebelum nak berkahwin , persiapkan diri dengan ilmu agama & jaga solat . Kalau hubungan dengan Allah pon tak jaga , macam mana nak handle anak dara orang ? Jangan bagi alasan kahwin awal untuk elak maksiat  Dalam perkahwinan pon buat maksiat belakang pasangan— yourmal (@korx41) January 15, 2021

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Ingat guys, jangan jadikan kahwin tu sebagai perlumbaan. Kahwin bila dah betul-betul sedia okay?

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[VIDEO] Ibu Ayah Sporting Cari Calon Menantu Di Sidang Konvo Ini Curi Tumpuan Warganet

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

Selepas beberapa tahun ditangguhkan oleh kerana wabak Covid-19, kini majlis konvokesyen sedang giat dijalankan

Disebabkan banyak institut mengadakan majlis konvokesyen ini, pelbagai momen yang dirakam ketika majlis itu berlangsung. Ada momen yang manis dan ada juga momen yang duka.Sama seperti video yang tular baru-baru ini, apabila gelagat suami isteri dirakam melalui lensa kamera pada majlis konvokesyen menantunya telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

Comel! Siap tunjuk gambar anak perempuannya

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @nurulmohdsha_ kelihatan dia menunjukkan gelagat ibu dan ayah mertuanya ketika hadir di majlis konvokesyennya.Apa yang menarik perhatian adalah apabila pasangan suami isteri itu sempat mencari calon suami buat anak perempuan mereka.Jurukamera pada ketika itu mempamerkan gelagat mereka di paparan LED dan membuatkan satu dewan tertawa dek kerana kecomelan mereka mencari calon menantu.

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"Anak dia be like “aduhh buat hal pulak mak ayah aku” sambil tunduk muka" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan, kini ia telah meraih sebanyak 436.9K views, 45.9 likes dan 580 comments di TikTok. Menjengah ke ruangan komen, rata-rata warganet terhibur melihat gelagat pasangan suami isteri itu. Namun, mereka juga terhibur dengan pakcik di belakang yang terjaga dari lena kerana dewan mula kecoh.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Min nak suruh ibu ayah min buat macam ni juga lah! :P

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

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The "Leg-Gun" Craze: How It Started And What It Is All About

On 11 June 2014, China's famously irascible dissident artist Ai Weiwei posted the first leg-gun pose, who struck it in his underwear, a straw hat and little else

In this photo this photograph posted on Instagram June 11, 2014, and released by Ai Weiwei, Ai holds and aims his leg as a rifle in Beijing, China
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Dressed in shorts, black socks and a straw hat, Chinese artist Ai Weiwei uploaded a photo of himself on Instagram last week, holding up his leg and aiming it as a rifle. He then accompanied the picture with the words "Beijing Anti-Terrorism Series," which he later explained was a reference to anti-terror campaigns.

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Since then, hundreds have posted versions of their own online. They've leg-gun posed in front of troops, on horseback, aiming at tanks and in staged scenes of assassination, reports The Washington Post.

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Instagram users from around the world then began to follow suit, uploading images of themselves 'brandishing' their 'leg-guns' using the hashtags #endgunviolence #gunleg #gunviolence. Close to 10,000 photos have been shared and Ai himself handpicked some and has been continually promoting them on his account.

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As memes go, this one has subversive political undertones, especially in a country where guns are heavily controlled by the ruling Communist Party

The timing is also interesting, coming on the heels of the 25th anniversary of the Tiananmen Square massacre, in which China's military opened fire on unarmed student protesters.

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Weiwei had earlier shared an image taken from Red Detachment of Women, a Communist-era ballet based on the stories of female Red Army soldier, which looks to be the origin of the leg move

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One blog retweeted by Weiwei, Beijing Cream, noted the similarity of the pose to one seen in the Chinese ballet The Red Detachment of Women. The ballet was one of the eight model operas that monopolised the 1960s Chinese national landscape during the cultural revolution; a state-sanctioned depiction of one woman's rise through the Communist party.

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Coming, as it has, just after the 25th anniversary of the protests in Tiananmen Square, suddenly Weiwei's photo looked a lot like a satirical comment on China's onerous cultural control. Forget giving state oppression the finger; this is giving it all six barrels from your facetiously-raised thigh. It is cocking your leg at the regime.

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PHOTO: A Chinese skateboarder in leg-gun pose

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So, what's the message behind the 'leg gun' meme?

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Ai, who has had a long history of using art as a form of protest, initially did not say. But in an interview with AP on Monday, he remarked that power was being "overused in the name of counter-terrorism".

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There has been a series of violent attacks and security tensions in China, and three men were sentenced to death on Monday, over a car crash in Beijing's Tiananmen Square last October that left five people dead. Local authorities have increased surveillance and tightened security in China's western Xinjiang province, launching what they call an "anti-terrorism campaign".

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"Power is being used in the name of protecting you," Ai said in the interview. "But what the authorities are actually doing is something which deserves a lot of discussion."

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"Ai Weiwei's work appeals to a very primal sense of justice that people thrive for," said gallery owner Michael Janssen, who has staged several exhibitions by Ai. "So when he begins work on a piece that could relate to anything, especially with politics, it always makes for quite an interesting phenomenon."

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While lots of his followers have labelled their photos with the #endgunviolence hashtag, there are also plenty of people excitedly proclaiming "the rifle – new dance move!" or asking "Is this the new planking?"

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The photos submitted by Weiwei's followers, re-enacting his pose, range from the sublime to the ridiculous. In one, a small Asian boy fires his leg at a huge ceramic tortoise. In another, a woman fires her stilettoed leg at a tongue-poking pug.

        theguardian.com

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There are leg-guns on skateboards, feet pointing at tanks on TV, assassination scenes, calves trained on wall-mounted stag heads, toes aiming at acoustic guitarists, a leg-firing Kermit the Frog and one man holding his toddler's chubby leg like the world's softest machine gun. Weiwei even posted another in-his-pants shot on 13 June, which sees him firing a young boy's leg at a retaliating woman, by a small lake.

        washingtonpost.com

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Weiwei's so-called leg-gun series certainly raises more questions than it answers

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Whether this is a political gesture, a genuinely subversive criticism of state-controlled media, an artistic expression or simply his answer to the famous "Angelina Jolie's leg" meme remains a mystery.

        theguardian.com

But the fact that one underwear-flashing, calf-clasping photo can produce a global conversation about state freedom, violence, Chinese communism, artistic interpretation and global power speaks volumes about the potency of the artist in our internet age.

        bbc.com

Cocking your leg at the system? ... what's the truth behind Ai Weiwei's mystery leg-gun project?
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As one Chinese commenter said on The Red Detachment of Women image posted by Weiwei, "This firing made loopholes." We'll just have to wait and see where those loopholes lead.

        theguardian.com

Although Weiwei has been reluctant to explain the mysterious pose, when The Washington Post pressed for answers he responded with this cryptic and somewhat playful stream-of-consciousness answer:

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"It is a pure use of social media. To pick up public notions on mixed issues — the power to control individuals…terror, arms, many issues... to use the body as weapon," he said. "You cannot do this with a novel or movie or in theater. It's more like poetry… Some are so empty; some are so profound."

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Andy Warhol chose to use language everyone could easily understand, Ai noted, and the leg pose is similarly easy. "To grab your own leg as a foreign object and to ponder and to photograph. I think it is very profound."

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"Saya Tak Beromen Pun... Dan Benda Tu Pun Spontan," Jawab Ozlyn Tentang Isu Cium Mulut

[TERKINI] Imam Masjid Bukit Aman Tegur Johan Cium Ozlyn Di ABPBH 2014

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Setelah adegan bercium Johan dan isterinya, Ozlyn menjadi perbualan hangat pada minggu lalu, ia menarik perhatian ramai orang termasuk Ustaz Hassan Al Fadhli Abd Rahman

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Beliau berkata asasnya hukum suami mencium isteri tidak menjadi kesalahan tetapi hukumnya berbeza apabila ia dibuat secara terbuka

"Kita juga harus menutup fitnah yang akan disebarkan oleh orang ramai kerana bukan semua orang tahu wanita itu (Ozlynn) adalah isteri Johan." katanya.

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Hassan Al Fadhli juga menasihati agar Johan dan isterinya melihat suasana dan keadaan sebelum melakukan sebarang aksi kerana hukum fiqah berubah mengikut keadaan

"Contohnya sewaktu di rumah, isteri boleh mempamerkan auratnya kepada suami kerana pada waktu itu tidak ada orang lain selain suaminya. Namun sewaktu di luar rumah, isteri harus menutup auratnya agar tidak dilihat oleh orang lain. Begitu juga, cium di rumah boleh kerana tidak ada orang lain, tetapi depan orang ramai tidak boleh walaupun cium itu halal bagi suami dan isteri." katanya lagi.

5 April: Tentu ramai yang sudah tahu tentang kontroversi Johan Raja Lawak dan isterinya, Ozlyn Wati yang bercium di Anugerah Bintang Popular Berita Harian (ABPBH) 2014

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Di sebabkan aksi mereka itu, banyak cemuhan yang dilemparkan oleh orang ramai di laman sosial

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Apabila komen-komen negatif yang diberi termasuk di Instagram tidak berhenti, Ozlyn mengambil keputusan untuk menjawab kritikan pengikutnya

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Ozlyn bertindak begitu apabila ramai pengikut Instagram miliknya yang tak habis-habis mengungkit aksi mereka di anugerah yang berlangsung pada Ahad lepas.

Selain itu, Ozlyn yang 'panas' dengan komen-komen itu turut mengajak seorang pengikut untuk berdepan dengannya

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Johan juga bertindak mempertahankan dirinya dan Ozlyn dengan menyatakan insiden dia mencium bibir isterinya di ABPBH 2014 itu bukanlah satu kesalahan

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Beliau menjelaskan kucupan mesra itu sebagai tanda dia menghargai Ozlynn yang sentiasa berada di sisinya selain ingin berkongsi kegembiraan

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"Saya tidak melihat tindakan saya mencium isteri saya sebagai satu kesalahan kerana Ozlynn adalah isteri saya yang sah. Dalam apa juga perkara yang saya lakukan atau penghargaan diberikan kepada saya, isteri adalah orang pertama yang saya ingin sambut bersama" katanya.

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Johan mengatakan dia tidak perlu mengambil peduli tanggapan orang ramai terhadap perkara itu kerana yang diciumnya itu adalah isterinya sendiri

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"Kalau hendak jaga hati orang, payahlah. Pada saya apa orang hendak kata biarkanlah. Kami bukannya pasangan bukan muhrim sebaliknya suami isteri yang sah. Saya tak perlu peduli dengan apa yang orang hendak kata" jelasnya lagi.

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Menteri Pendidikan, Dr Maszlee Buat Kejutan Singgah Di SK Simpang Renggam. Respect!

Semalam, 24 Jun, Menteri Pendidikan Malaysia, YB Dr. Maszlee Malik telah melakukan kejutan dan singgah di SK Simpang Renggam untuk melihat keadaan di sekolah tersebut

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Kejutan yang dilakukan ahli Parlimen Simpang Renggam telah mendapat sokongan rakyat Malaysia

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Beliau juga tidak melepaskan peluang untuk meluang masa bersama murid-murid di sekolah tersebut

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Di samping itu, beliau sempat bertegur sapa dengan kakak pembersihan di SK Simpang Renggam

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Terbaik lah YB! Keep it up!

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Malaysia Is The World’s Second Largest Shark Fin Importer Outranking Singapore And China

Malaysia is the second largest importer of shark fins in the world, based on a report by international wildlife trade monitoring network Traffic

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While we choke on the haze and consume fish filled with microplastics, the latest discovery of an environmental crisis that concerns Malaysia is our consumption of shark fins. The study, titled 'An overview of major shark traders, catchers, and species', revealed that Malaysia imported 2,556 metric tonnes (mt) of shark fin annually from 2000 to 2016.

Malaysians could be responsible for roughly up to 940,000 shark deaths

Based on data provided by SharkSaver.org, where sharks weigh between 90.7kg to 1,134kg and fins make up 3% of its body, SAYS calculated that Malaysians could be responsible for roughly 75,132 to 946,666 shark deaths.

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"The majority of reported imports were traded as 'Shark fins, dried, whether or not salted' (on average 50% of annual imports, 2000–2016), 'Shark fins, salted and in brine but not dried or smoked' (average 21%), and 'Shark fins, prepared or preserved' (average 19%)," the report wrote.The report also noted a drastic increase of shark fin imports in 2013, labelled with the description 'shark fins, prepared or preserved by Malaysia'.Despite being one of the largest importers of shark fins, Malaysia does not appear in the list of largest importers of shark meat.

90% of global shark fins were imported by Hong Kong, Malaysia, China, and Singapore

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Hong Kong topped the list of importers with an average of 9,069mt of shark fins, about 6,500mt or three times more than Malaysia between 2000 and 2016.China and Singapore were ranked third and fourth on the list, importing 1,868mt and 1,587mt respectively.

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Malaysia is also the eighth largest shark catcher in the world

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"Malaysia has over the years become a more significant player globally in terms of the catch of sharks and rays as the eighth largest and now the second-largest importer of shark fins," Traffic global communications coordinator Richard Thomas told Malaysiakini."Malaysia imports of all shark fin types have increased from a low of 46 tonnes in 2003 to a high of 2,934 tonnes in 2016."The report did not specify how much of the shark fins were consumed locally or re-exported to other countries after processing them.

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Indonesia is the number one catcher of sharks at 110,737mt per year, between 2007 and 2017, followed by Spain at 78,443mt per year. Malaysia caught 21,459mt of sharks per year, six places ahead of Japan at 16,357mt per year.The top 20 countries that catch sharks are responsible for 91% of global average annual imports from 2008 to 2017, according to the report.

Malaysia is one of 40 countries that rejected Mexico's proposal to protect 18 shark species

Malaysia is a signatory of the Convention on the International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) but did not vote in favour of the proposal to protect the sharks with rules for sustainable trade. 102 other countries voted in favour of it.The Fisheries Department's reasoning for refusing to support the proposal stemmed from the fact that only two of the 18 species are found in Malaysian waters, and are unintentionally caught while targeting other species.

As the top predator, sharks play an important role in maintaining the health of the ocean by ensuring a balanced ecosystem

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Sharks indirectly preserve the coral reefs by keeping the species below them from overpopulation, Oceana.org wrote.Without the presence of sharks, predatory fish will increase in number and feed on the herbivores, causing coral reefs and seagrass beds to slowly die off since herbivores are responsible in keeping their habitat vibrant.


A Man In Melaka Used Rubber Pipe To Beat And Abuse His 9-Year-Old Stepson

Police in Melaka rescued a boy at a house in Taman Seruling Jaya in Masjid Tanah from the hands of his abusive stepfather on 2 October

According to Alor Gajah District Police chief Supt Arshad Abu, police were acting on a public tip-off.The boy, aged nine, is believed to have been abused by his 34-year-old stepfather."A team of officers and policemen from the Masjid Tanah Police Station rushed to a house in Taman Seruling Jaya and managed to save the victim from further abuse," he said in a statement.

The stepfather used a rubber pipe to abuse the boy

"Initial investigations found that the victim and the suspect have been living with the man's family member for the past two years while the victim's biological mother lived in Cheras," Arshad said.According to him, the boy's biological father could not be traced.The Alor Gajah District Police chief Supt said that after inspecting the boy's body, police found scars on the back of the victim's body, believed to be the result of being beaten with a rubber pipe.

The rubber pipe that was used to beat the boy.
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The victim has never been enrolled in a school

Neglected and abused, the nine-year-old often complained of being beaten by the stepfather.Arshad said that the suspect is said to be "hot-tempered".According to him, the victim was afraid to tell his birth mother or anyone else about the abuse.The boy has been referred to the Social Welfare Department for further action.

The abused boy.
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Meanwhile, the suspect was detained at 6pm on Friday

"The suspect will be remanded to assist in investigations," Arshad said.He will be investigated under Section 31 (1) (a) of the Child Act 2001 and Section 324 of the Penal Code.According to Section 31 (1) (a) of the Child Act 2001, any person who has in his or her care a child that is being neglected, abandoned or exposed the child in a manner likely to cause him/her physical or emotional injury can be fined not exceeding RM20,000 or imprisonment for a term not exceeding ten years or both.Section 324 of the Penal Code, which covers voluntarily causing hurt by dangerous weapons or means, carries 10 years imprisonment with fine or with whipping or any two of such punishments.

Asking for help is not a sign of weakness.
If you or anyone you know may be at risk of domestic violence, please call these Malaysian hotlines:

1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)24-hour | Contact: +603-79563488 | SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058 | Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm) | Contact: +603-78770224 | WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221 | Email: [email protected] | Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Weekdays (9am - 5pm) | Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340 | WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698 | Email: [email protected] | Website | Facebook | Twitter4. TALIAN KASIH24-hour | Contact: 15999 | WhatsApp: +6019-2615999 | Email: [email protected] | Website | Facebook5. TELENISA LEGAL AID CLINICWeekdays (8am - 10pm) | Contact: +6011-23701006 | WhatsApp: +6011-23701006 | Email: [email protected] | Facebook | Twitter

Last month, a 24-year-old woman in Pahang was sentenced to two years in prison after she was found guilty of child abuse:

                Young Mum In Pahang Arrested For Pressing A Hot Knife Against Stepson's Arm

The suspect heated the knife over a gas stove and placed it on the victim's arm.

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Make A Wish For A Prosperous New Year Ahead At MyTOWN's Gorgeous Blooming Wishes Tree

This Spotlight is sponsored by MyTOWN Shopping Centre.

With their 'Prosperous Wishes' theme, MyTOWN Shopping Centre is all set to usher in the Year of the Rat in style

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Decked out in beautiful festive decorations, keeping you entertained with fun performances and workshops, and giving out cool rewards, MyTOWN is the place to be this Chinese New Year. Join them in celebrating the exciting new year ahead with happiness, optimism, and the joy of reunion.

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The centrepiece of MyTOWN's decorations is the gorgeous Blooming Wishes Tree

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The cherry blossom tree in full bloom lights up as people step together onto interactive platforms. This symbolises how the spirit of togetherness and the reunion of family and friends will help your wish come true.

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So bring along your loved ones to make new year wishes and/or resolutions together, then promise to help each other make them happen.

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Wanna make sure you're all stocked up for reunion dinners and open houses? MyTOWN's got you covered for all your holiday needs.

Stock up on everything you need, including festive hampers, homemade pastries, cheongsams, accessories, and home decorative items.

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All that shopping means that you can participate in the Prosperous Wishes Chinese New Year Redemption Campaign to bring home some fantastic gifts. You'll even stand the chance of winning a pair of Countless Blessings Rat Gold Pendants!

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Here's how the redemption process works:Spend a minimum of RM128 with HSBC Credit Card or a minimum of RM138 with cash/others in a single receipt to receive one Auspicious Gold Packet Set and one token for a chance to play and redeem a Zodiac Plush ToySpend a minimum of RM488 in MyTOWN (max. 3 receipts) or a minimum of RM388 in IKEA + a minimum of RM200 in MyTOWN (both in single receipt) to receive one Prosperous Dining Set and two tokens for chances to play and redeem a Zodiac Plush ToyTerms and conditions apply.

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As you shop, you'll be awed by the quirky and charming Garden of Prosperous Wishes located at Central Town

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The magical garden is home to adorable life-sized plush characters of the Chinese zodiac animals. And they're not just normal plushies, they actually represent personifications of Chinese couplets such as shu bu jin de kuai le (may you have abundance of joy) and more.

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Don't forget to snap lots of photos as you wander through the whimsical garden, there are loads of incredible Insta-worthy spots!

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Of course, what's Chinese New Year without lion dances? Get hyped for the season as you watch two different kinds of exciting lion dance performances!

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Usher in prosperity, happiness, and fortune with the vibrant, energetic, and colourful lion dance shows! They'll definitely have you entering the new year in high spirits.Golden Lion Dance (Traditional Lion Dance)Dates: 18 January - 2 February 2020 (every weekend)Time: 3pmAcrobatic Lion Dance Date: 8 February 2020Time: 3pm

Make sure to keep an eye out for the adorable giant rat mascot that will be taking a walkabout around the mall

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Its cheeky and entertaining antics will definitely bring joy and energy to keep the Chinese New Year spirits high!The Prospe-Rat-y WalkaboutDate: 11 January - 8 February 2020 (every weekend)Time: 3.30pm & 5.30pm

You can also keep your little ones entertained at the various kids craft workshops where they'll learn how to make all kinds of festive pieces that you can use to decorate your home

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Chinese New Year Coaster Crochet Workshop by Spotlight Dates: 4 - 26 January 2020 (every weekend)Time: 12pm - 4pm

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Children’s Craft Workshop by Craftomon Dates: 18 January - 9 February 2020 (every weekend)Time: 10am - 10pm

MyTOWN wishes everyone Gong Xi Fa Cai! May the Year of the Rat be a happy and prosperous one for you and your loved ones.

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Get in the CNY mood with these stories:

                Dress Your Pets In Cute Lion Costumes To Divert The Usual "Why You No Kids Yet" Questions

Got cheongsam also.

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                IKEA Has Released Halal Bak Kwa, Spicy Chicken Wings & More For CNY

Bak kwa for all Malaysians!

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                Sarawakians & Sabahans Flying Back Home From KL For CNY To Enjoy Fixed Rates With AirAsia

The details will be announced on 7 January in AirAsia HQ.

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"Ingatkan Luar Negara" - Rupa-Rupanya Dekat Je, Jom Kunjungi Tarikan Terbaru PD Maze Ini!

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

Psstt! Korang tahu tak, sekarang dah ada tempat tarikan baru dekat Port Dickson. Macam luar negara tau!

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Taman maze terbesar di Malaysia kini dibuka, pelbagai hotspot menarik untuk mengambil gambar

PD Maze adalah tempat tarikan baru yang terletak di Dataran Segar, Port Dickson. Baru-baru ini, ia telah dibuka kepada orang ramai pada 31 Ogos 2022. Taman maze ini boleh menjadi salah satu tempat untuk dikunjungi apabila anda bercuti di Port Dickson.Untuk pengetahuan anda, saiz keluasannya adalah 4000 meter persegi dan laluannya pula sepanjang 1300 meter. Besar kan?

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Anda juga boleh menemui banyak arca dan karya seni yang cantik sambil meneroka taman maze ini

Daripada arca ilusi yang nampak seperti 'menghilang' kepada seni perspektif, terdapat banyak tempat Instagrammable di taman maze ini. Malah, terdapat pemasangan ilusi rumah yang kelihatan berbeza dari setiap sudut.

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PD Maze turut menyediakan pelbagai kemudahan untuk anda

Ia menyediakan tempat letak kereta yang luas dan bilik mandi awam. Terdapat juga meja tempat duduk di luar taman maze ini supaya anda boleh bersantai sambil menunggu ahli keluarga atau rakan anda keluar.Selain itu, payung ada disediakan sekiranya cuaca terlalu panas atau hujan untuk memudahkan anda menerokai seluruh taman maze ini.

Berikut di bawah adalah maklumat lanjut tentang PD Maze:

Harga:RM18 (dewasa)RM13 (kanak-kanak atas 6 tahun)RM20 (dewasa bukan warganegara Malaysia)RM15 (kanak-kanak bukan warganegara Malaysia)Alamat:Jalan DS2/10, Dataran Segar,71010 Port Dickson, Negeri Sembilan.Waktu operasi:9AM-6.30PM (setiap hari)Tutup pada Selasa.Instagram | Facebook

Kalau ada dekat area PD tu baik korang pergi serbu tempat ni untuk bergambar puas-puas okay! :D

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8 Tips Ke Maldives Bawah RM 1,500 Untuk 4H3M Termasuk Tiket Penerbangan. Cun Sangat!

Bila sebut sahaja tentang Maldives, terus terbayangkan pulaunya yang cantik dengan kejernihan air bak kristal.
Siap boleh nampak hidupan laut di dalamnya. Cantik!

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Buat pencinta pulau, Maldives adalah tempat paling sesuai untuk anda. Namun, ramai yang keliru sama ada Maldives ini nama tempat atau nama negara?Maldives adalah nama sebuah negara kepulauan. Lokasi Maldives ini terletak di pulau di Lautan Hindi bersebelahan barat daya Sri Lanka. Dalam Maldives pula terdapat beberapa buah pulau.Menarik bukan?

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Pulau di Maldives yang sering menjadi tumpuan dan pilihan orang ramai ialah Pulau Kandooma Fushi, Maafushi, Thulusdhoo, Hulhumale dan banyak lagi. Semua pulau ini mempunya air yang benar-benar jernih bak kristal.Oh ya, untuk pengetahuan anda, Maldives adalah negara Islam. Makanan halal memang senang untuk dijumpai. Jika anda mempunya bajet yang terhad, elakkan makan di restoran jadi anda tidak perlu membayar caj tax dan servis.

Bercakap tentang travel bajet, seorang pengguna Facebook iaitu Noor Amalina telah berkongsi 8 tips ke Maldives dengan bajet bawah RM1,500 untuk 4H3M.
Murahnya! :O

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Sepanjang 5 hari di Maldives, saya telah buat beberapa aktiviti termasuk ke resort dan melawat beberapa local island (Gulhi, Guraidhoo dan Fulidhoo). Ada yang berbaloi ada yang tidak, saya akan sertakan review sekali.Jika nak repeat ke sini lagi, ini cara yang saya akan buat untuk pengalaman yang memuaskan bawah RM 1500.

Centara Ras Fushi Resort
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Maafushi
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Di bawah merupakan 8 tips yang diberikan oleh Amalina:

1. Beli tiket promo AirAsia (freeseats)

Paling jimat ialah beli tiket masa freeseats, boleh dapat bawah RM 400 return. Kalau jenis last minute harga jadi double tapi masih bawah RM 800 return.Ps, bawa swimming attire yang betul supaya cepat kering. Ni pakaian utama sepanjang kat sini. Tak payah bawa baju banyak pun. Jimat tak perlu check in luggage.

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2. Accommodation di Maafushi

Masa survey accommodation di booking.com harga paling murah saya jumpa ialah lingkungan RM 200 semalam. Ada dalam 4-5 hotel budget. Kalau solo tu mahal sikit sebab sini takde hostel. Sebelum korang book accommodation tu, baca dulu review dan pilih mana yang berkenan di hati.Ada budget lebih boleh duduk di accommodation yang dekat dengan Bikini Beach. Area ni pantai cantik dan happening. Antara hotel di area ni ialah Stingray, Triton, Kani, Arena, Kuredhi etc. Kami stay di Stingray, cantik dan sangat recommended. Siap ada free buffet breakfast.

Jeti Maafushi
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Pantai Centara Rash Fushi
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Unlimited paddleboat kat resort
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3. Airport transfer

Airport ke Maafushi.- Public Ferry (1 jam 45 minit - 2 jam)Landing nanti di Valena Airport. Lepas tu kena naik teksi USD 2 (10 minit) untuk ke jeti ‘Maafushi Ferry’ dan kemudian sambung naik public ferry ke Maafushi untuk USD 3. Bila dah sampai Maafushi, boleh jalan kaki je dari jeti ke accommodation. Untuk public ferry make sure tengok timetable untuk plan perjalanan. Hari Jumaat takde public ferry.- Speed Boat (30 - 45 minit)Kalau dah arrange speedboat dengan accommodation nanti ada orang tunggu kat airport. Bila dah sampai Maafushi ada staff dorang tunggu kat jeti tolong bawa luggage dan tunjuk jalan. Hari tu kami sampai malam, jadi dah arrange siap-siap dengan Stingray. Dorang charge USD 25 seorang. Selain tu boleh juga book speedboat online di icomtours.com untuk USD 20.Maafushi ke Airport.Untuk balik tu just ambil airport transfer naik speedboat direct ke airport. Untuk yang ni Stingray charge USD 20 seorang. Kalau ada banyak masa boleh guna public ferry, lagi jimat.

Jeti airport
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Andaaran Vaadoo Resort
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4. Internet

Paling jimat guna je wifi kat accommodation. Tapi kalau jenis nak internet 24 jam boleh beli simkad USD 20 (17GB) atau USD 15 (5GB) kat airport. Kalau travel ramai lagi boleh jimat share hotspot.

5. Makan

Cara nak jimat pilih accommodation yang ada free breakfast. Lunch memang dah include dengan pakej snorkelling. Jadi tinggal dinner. Sini sekali makan dalam USD 6, buffet USD 12. Saya suggest untuk dinner bawa je maggi, brahim, sambal dari Malaysia. Sebab tak kena tekak sangat makanan kat sini. Tapi ikutlah selera masing-masing.

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Guraidhoo Island
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Andaaran Ralnalhi Resort
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6. Aktiviti

- WatersportsKayak (USD 10) sewa di Arena Hotel, sebab pantai depan Arena ni cantik. Sebaiknya antara pukul 10 am - 12 pm untuk air yang tenang dan warna laut cantik. Tempat lain pun ada juga buat sewa kayak serendah USD 5 tapi pantai depan tu tak cantik sangat.Aktiviti lain pun ada macam jetski (USD 35), parasailing (USD 100), funtube (USD 15) dan banyak lagi. Kalau ambik banyak aktiviti ada harga diskaun.

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- Snorkelling tripSnorkelling trip ni ada banyak jenis dan pergi lain-lain tempat. Sebelum datang tu pastikan dah plan aktiviti dan book awal bila sampai. Antara tempat yang korang boleh survey ialah Icomm dan Salt Beach. Pastikan ambil pakej dari tempat yang proper. Jangan tertipu dengan pakej terlalu murah takut ada udang di sebalik coral.Semua pakej snorkelling kami ambil di Stingray sebab kami stay kat sana jadi dapat diskaun sikit. Sangat puas hati sebab boat sangat selesa, punctual, snorkelling mask berkualiti, guide yang membantu dan gambar underwater yang dorang ambil memuaskan hati.Berikut ialah review pakej snorkelling yang kami ambil:Half day termasuk 2-points snorkelling Banana Reef & Turtle Reef, Sand Bank & Dolphin Cruise (USD 30 Stingray, USD 25 Salt Beach).Review: Recommended sebab ada Turtle Reef. Snorkelling kat Maldives ni tak nampak coral yang colourful. Coral banyak luntur disebabkan perubahan suhu laut.Full day termasuk 2-points snorkelling Coral Reef & Banana Reef, Gulhi Island & Guraidho Island (USD 50 Stingray, USD 35 Salt Beach).Review: Not recommended sebab Gulhi Island tu cantik tapi sekejap je kat sana dan Guraidhoo Island tu biasa je. Kalau nak cuba yang ni, ambil dengan Salt Beach sebab dorang ada pergi sandbank dan tengok dolphin jugak dalam pakej ni.Shark bay termasuk snorkelling with sharks, sandbank, Fulidhoo Island & swimming with dolphins (USD 50 Stingray, USD 50 Salt Beach).Review: Sangat recommended. Snorkelling dengan dekat dengan shark dan Fulidhoo Island tu cantik gila!!! Swimming dengan dolphin je susah sebab dolphin tu laju sangat. Masa snorkelling dengan shark follow je guide yang pegang gopro ke mana-mana supaya dapat gambar cantik.P/s: Fulidhoo ialah local island dengan 600 penduduk. Sangat tenang sebab boleh tengok kehidupan locals dan tak crowded dengan tourists macam Maafushi. Dah survey accommodation kat sini dan ada jugak yang budget. Kalau korang ada banyak masa boleh cuba stay di sini. Ada public ferry dan speedboat dari airport. Cuma harga di sini 2x ganda harga Maafushi. Contohnya snorkelling trip dari Maafushi USD 25 kat sini USD 40, airport transfer Maafushi USD 20 sini USD 40.

Sandbank
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Fulidhoo Island
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- Resort Day TripResort yang orang selalu pergi ialah Adaaran Ralnalhi (USD 105). Ada banyak lagi resort yang korang boleh pilih ikut kesesuaian budget. Kami hari tu pegi ke Centara Rash Fushi, sangat cantik siap dengan unlimited watersports (kayak dan paddleboat) dan lunch buffet yang setaraf hotel 10 bintang.Review: Kalau korang memang nak travel budget skip je resort ni, kecuali korang memang betul-betul nak bergambar dengan water bungalow tu. Dengan harga rm400-500 seorang untuk day trip agak tak berbaloi sebab ikutkan pantai di local island dan sandbank pun dah cukup cantik. Tapi tak dinafikan suasana dan pantai dekat resort ni memang cantik lain macam. Ikutlah budget masing-masing dalam membuat pilihan.

7. Souvenir

Harga fridge magnet dan keychain paling murah USD 2. Tshirt USD 6 (kids) dan USD 8 (adults). Beli kat kedai kecik senang nak nego dan kalau beli banyak dapat lagi diskaun. Kami beli di kedai sebelah Stingray, dapat free poskad. Kedai buka sampai 8 am - 10 pm.

Gulhi Island
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Fulidhoo Island
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8. Itinerari

Contoh Itinerary budget bawah RM 1500. Untuk jimat hotel dan airport transfer, pilih sampai flight pagi dan balik flight malam.Day 1 - Arrival (AM). Explore Maafushi.Day 2 - Snorkelling Half Day Day 3 - Shark BayDay 4 - Kayak. Request late check out. Depart (PM)Perbelanjaan per person kalau travel berdua dengan itinerary di atas (USD 1 = RM 4)Tiket RM 500 (return)Accom RM 300 (3 malam)Airport transfer RM 125 (return)Snorkelling Half day RM 100Shark Bay RM 200Kayak RM 40Makan RM 200 (assumed dah ada free breakfast & lunch included)Fridge magnet RM 10Total: RM 1475 seorang.Dah la murah, tak perlu visa, makanan halal 100%, semua fluent english, layanan terbaik, kids friendly, suhu sama dan soket plug pun sama.Trip ke maldives ni sesuai untuk semua jenis travellers termasuk solo, honeymoon, backpackers, family dan rombongan cik kiah.

Sandbank, pitstop dengan pakej snorkeling
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Sunset di Maafushi
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Bikini Beach Maafushi
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Berikut adalah info penting yang anda perlu tahu sebelum ke Maldives:

Untuk ke sini kena tukar siap-siap RM ke USD. Masa sampai tak perlu tukar ke rufiya (RF) sebab kat restoran atau kedai dorang terima je USD. Takde beza kalau korang berbelanja guna USD atau Rufiya. Contohnya, harga makanan RF 60, korang boleh bagi je USD 4 (USD 1 = RF 15). Balance boleh request nak USD jugak atau Rufiya.Kalau taknak bawa cash banyak, bawa je BIGPAY untuk bayar aktiviti etc. Currency pun paling best. Guna referral code ni untuk dapat rm10 percuma: YN0WQTVGVO.

Bestnya dapat snorkelling dengan Dolfin!

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Gambar diambil menggunakan Huawei P20 Pro dan edit menggunakan aplikasi Lightroom. Video diambil dengan Gopro 4.

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[VIDEO] Tak Sempat Cari Baju Sama Masa Sanding, Wanita Ini Tak Kisah Ramai Persoalkannya

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

Setiap orang yang mempunyai pasangan pasti mahukan hubungan itu kekal sampai kahwin bukan?

Ia adalah impian setiap orang. Sudah tentu, macam-macam perkara perlu dilakukan bagi membuat persiapan awal.Namun, lain pula dengan video yang tular di TikTok ini apabila seorang wanita berkongsi majlis kahwinnya telah menimbulkan persoalan ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @ellyanie.kml majlis bertandang   Pastikan by Qylanahar - qylanahar

Tak kisah ramai persoalkan kenapa tak pakai baju sama

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang wanita berkongsi situasi semasa majlis perkahwinannya yang hanya dihadiri ahli keluarga dan tetamu rapat.Kelihatan, suasana tetap nampak meriah walaupun ia hanya simple. Malah, baju mereka juga tidak sedondon dan itu bukan isu buatnya dan pasangan.Difahamkan, oleh kerana kesibukan masing-masing, mereka sehingga tidak sempat untuk mencari baju yang sedondon bersama.Lihat video sambungan itu di bawah:

  @ellyanie.kml takpelah baju tak sama colour pun asal majlis berjalan lancar with family in law  #fyp  suara asli  - Natta | Wardah

"Tapi cantik tengok tak ada pun terkurang sis yang penting majlis dah selesai" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen mengucapkan tahniah dan memuji majlisnya itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 445.9K views, 31.2K likes dan 226 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Yang penting majlis berjalan dengan lancar dan semua okay dengannya ;)

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Sabah Musical Chairs To End With Shafie Swearing In As Chief Minister Tonight

Warisan President Mohd Shafie Apdal is expected to be sworn in as Sabah's 15th Chief Minister tonight at the Istana Negeri, possibly bringing an end to the musical chair that began soon after GE14

According to reports, Warisan Deputy President Darell Leiking has claimed that said Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) was informed of the matter by the Istana Negeri officials.The swearing-in ceremony is expected to take place at the palace at 9pm tonight.

Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) president Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
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Reportedly, Sabah Governor Tun Juhar Mahiruddin has summoned members of the Warisan-PKR-DAP pact to the state palace tonight

Darell Leiking said that he believes that the summons is for the swearing-in ceremony of a new Sabah chief minister to replace the current CM Musa Aman of the Barisan Nasional (BN), according to a report in MalayMail"He should follow the law because he doesn't command the majority of the House anymore. Musa should do the right thing for the sake of Sabah, and not think of his own personal ego," Leiking was quoted as saying by MalayMail.

Mohd Shafie, however, neither confirmed nor denied the matter

He merely replied "thank you" when the media congratulated him."Let the Istana inform ...Thank you for your support. I want to have a meeting for a while," he told reporters earlier today, NST Online reported.

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On 10 May, President of Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR) Jeffrey Kitingan had announced that the party, which won two state seats in GE14, will join hands with BN to form the Sabah government

As a result of Jeffrey's decision, Sabah Barisan Nasional chairman Musa Aman was sworn in as the 14th Chief Minister. It led to discontented Sabahans taking to the streets of Kota Kinabalu in a show of protest against another term under BN's rule.However, now that the Warisan-PH pact has the support of at least 35 state seats after six BN assemblyman crossed over in the last 48 hours, it is expected that Musa will step down. Although, there has yet to be an official news of his resignation.

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The names of the six BN assemblymen who switched sides:

1. Sebatik assemblyman Datuk Abdul Muis Picho (UMNO)2. Paginatan assemblyman Datuk Abidin Madingkir (UPKO)3. Tanjong Batu assemblyman Datuk Hamisa Samat (UMNO)4. Kadamaian assemblyman Ewon Benedick (UPKO)5. Kemabong assemblyman  Datuk Jamawi Jaafar (UMNO)6. Balung assemblyman Datuk Osman Jamal (UMNO)

On Friday, after Musa was sworn in, protesters in Sabah took to the streets, chanting "Sabah Ubah" with Malaysians elsewhere taking to social media to show support for the plight faced by Sabahans:

                Disappointed Sabahans Stage Protest After Jeffrey Joins BN To Form State Govt

This comes after Barisan Nasional obtained a 31-seat simple majority from aligning with Sabah STAR.

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You’ll Never Have To Talk To People Face To Face Again With This New “Human Uber” Tech

On-demand service providers like kaodim and GoGet have made paying strangers to help you run errands increasingly easy. Now the Japanese are taking things one step further – by having a surrogate to act as your stand-in for events and meetings.

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Japanese researcher Jun Rekimoto introduced the technology called "ChameleonMask" at MIT Tech Review's EmTech conference in Asia recently, Vice reports.

Here's how the "human uber" works: a surrogate person straps an iPad-like screen to their face to fill in for you. The screen will then show your face and its speakers will project your voice.

@rkmt giving the #emtechasia audience a peek into the emerging immersive technologies his lab is developing #AR #VR #immersivemedia pic.twitter.com/iQzAc4lys9— EmTech Asia (@EmTechAsia) January 30, 2018

Essentially, you tell the surrogate user where to look, point, and touch. It also allows you to experience the environment as if you were there... sort of. The technology is only limited to sight and sound for now.

The new technology caught the Internet's attention after MIT Tech Review writer Will Knight shared pictures of the "human uber" in a tweet

“Human Uber,” developed in Japan, provides a way to attend events remotely using another person’s body. “It’s surprisingly natural” says its inventor, Jin Rekimoto of Sony #emtechasia pic.twitter.com/WZHPVcZ6M0— will knight (@willknight) January 30, 2018

Rekimoto, who has ties with Sony, called the technology "surprisingly natural".Sure.

Sounds like a real-life episode of 'Black Mirror' waiting to happen

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In other tech news, it has been rumoured that Apple might be discontinuing the iPhone X later this year:

                Apple To Discontinue The iPhone X Mid-2018?

This could be the first time Apple has cancelled a phone model since the iPhone 5C in 2014.

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MP Tengku Adnan Settles RM57 Million Unpaid Tax Suit With IRB For An Undisclosed Amount

Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor has settled over RM57 million in unpaid taxes that he owed to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) for an undisclosed amount, according to his counsel S Saravana Kumar

In July last year, the government, through the IRB, had sued UMNO treasurer-general Tengku Adnan, who is also known as Ku Nan, to claim the whopping RM57.17 million in unpaid taxes for 2012 to 2017.Following which, on 23 September 2020, the IRB agreed to settle the former federal territories minister's income tax arrears out-of-court with the terms of the settlement not disclosed.Tengku Adnan's lawyer Saravana said that both parties had agreed to amicably resolve the matter out-of-court and that the case shall not proceed to trial, reported The Edge Markets."The matter was amicably resolved and the terms are not to be disclosed. It is a settlement. A consent judgement has been recorded by the court," New Straits Times quoted Saravana saying.

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The suit against Tengku Adnan was filed on 24 July last year

At the time, the government via the IRB had accused Tengku Adnan, who has retained the Putrajaya parliamentary seat since its inception in 2004, of owing six years worth of income taxes.The IRB had in its claim said that because Tengku Adnan failed to pay the income tax amount within 30 days from the date the notice was issued — the Notice of Assessment was dated 15 March 2019, as stipulated under Section 103 of the Income Tax Act 1967, a 10% tax increase was imposed.According to the IRB, the total amount he failed to pay was RM57,167,069.35.The unpaid tax arrears for the years from 2012 to 2017 are listed below:- RM64,444.38 for 2012- RM6,614,861.59 for 2013- RM8,887,576.69 for 2014- RM9,198,523.67 for 2015- RM5,520,818.05 for 2016- RM26,880,844.97 for 2017

Tengku Adnan at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex on 22 September.
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Meanwhile, earlier this month, the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) listed former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak as a corruption offender on its online database:

                MACC Names And Shames Najib On An Online List To Teach M'sians Not To Be Corrupt

The online tool, which acts as name-and-shame database, was created in 2011 by the anti-graft body.

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Prior to that, a former aide to Rosmah Mansor revealed in court that he was given RM100,000 a month to manage a team of cybertroopers:

                Rosmah's Ex-Aide Claims She Paid RM100,000 A Month For Cybertroopers To Protect Her Image

Datuk Rizal Mansor's loyal service to Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor eventually earned him a Datukship title.

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MUJI 1 Utama's New Store Has 2 Floors, A Coffee Counter, And Children's Play Area

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After being closed for a while to relocate, MUJI just opened its brand new store in 1 Utama Shopping Centre, and it's bigger and better than ever

The Japanese retailer held its grand opening on Saturday, 20 May, where it saw long queues of customers coming to see what's in-store.

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The new MUJI outlet has expanded to two floors, instead of the previous one floor, with many new services added

There's a coffee counter, where you can grab a cuppa while you shop, a furniture concept showroom with an interior advisor service, an embroidery counter, as well as a children's play area.The health and beauty, stationery, home interior, food and coffee, and houseware are located on the first floor, while the clothing is on the ground floor.

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Image via MUJI Malaysia (Facebook)

Image via MUJI Malaysia (Facebook)

MUJI's complimentary interior advisor service lets you work with their in-house interior advisors to visualise a space-efficient home.You can even receive recommendations on MUJI furniture, household solutions, and a simple 3D simulation on your proposed interior layout.

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The embroidery service allows you to custom-embroider little designs or letters on selected clothing, towels, bags, and even shoes after you've purchased them from the store.It costs RM15 per design or word up to 10 letters. This service is also available at other selected MUJI outlets including:– MUJI Pavilion Elite– MUJI Suria KLCC– MUJI IOI City Mall– MUJI The Mall, Mid Valley Southkey

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If you'd like to check out the new MUJI store, here are more details:

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AddressLot G135 & F136, 1 Utama Shopping Centre, 1, Lebuh Bandar Utama, Bandar Utama, 47800 Petaling Jaya, SelangorOpening hours10am - 10pm (Monday to Friday), 10am - 10.30pm (Saturday and Sunday)

Did you know that MUJI sells Malaysian curry?

                Muji Sells Malaysian Curry And Of Course, It Has Minimalist Packaging

"Looks like face mask."

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Gorge On Classic Indian & Sri Lankan Cuisine Refined With A Modern Twist At This KL Eatery

Smacked in the heart of KLCC, one contemporary eatery is taking on the monumental task of refining the hearty aspects that make Indian cuisine so good

Finding a solid centrepoint where tradition and finery lie, Nadodi is one of the hottest fine dining spots to graze the conversations of foodies in KL.And while their reputation has certainly garnered a fair share of recognition in years past, our recent trip to this snazzy eatery saw us experiencing how bold their flavours truly are.As we stepped into the locale, we were immediately transfixed by the elegance of the surroundings. With glistening marble floors and demure shades of nudes and blacks throughout the interior, adding a hue of calmness to our surroundings, we could hardly wait to dig into our feast that celebrates a cuisine enriched in culture.

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Translating to mean 'nomad' in the Malayalam and Tamil language, Nadodi's ultimate goal is simple: to lead customers down a trail of culinary revolution by taking them through familiar South Indian and Sri Lankan flavours, transforming these plates with modern techniques and thoughtful creativity.Though it was hardly a challenge to be mesmerised by the eloquent setting, it was time to decide if the dishes matched the high expectations they'd undeniably set for themselves.

Opting for a nine-course spread referred to as The Magnolia Menu (RM690++), we knew we were in for a treat that would sweep our palettes away

Prior to beginning our tasting, we were presented with Nadodi's speciality Rasam (RM65++), which consisted of a duo-layered concoction of vodka, spice distillate, and warm lather. A savoury aperitif to kickstart our review, this signature served to tantalise our taste buds and cleanse us from the depths of our stomachs before our serving.Throughout the tasting, we were also accompanied with the Root Trail (RM55++) cocktail, which primarily consisted of gin, passion fruit, and ginger. Its low alcohol content as a liquid degustation made the cocktail a delightful companion for our starter items.

Rasam (left) and Root Trail (right).
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The first item of our menu can easily be described as a trio from heaven. Mentioned simply as the Snack Me piece, this vessel was divided into three sub-dishes; Pesarattu Masala Thosai, Corn Fritters Pie Tee, and Chicken Sunty.The Pesarattu Masala Thosai consisted of a mash potato filling with a topping of peanut chutney, all wrapped in a blanket of green lentils that enthralled as a mini cone. One morsel of this dish sent notes of sweet and savoury down our throats, with a tinge of spice for a little kick.Taking in every crunch, this piece amalgamated all the elements of crisp, zest, and tartness without overpowering in strong flavours.

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The Corn Fritters Pie Tee oscillated between the textures of the crunchy shell exterior and the smooth yoghurt mousse that was whipped to perfection, boosting elements of the pomegranate caviar garnished on top for a moist and delectable finish.The winning item of the trio, however, would undeniably go to the Chicken Sunty, that practically melted in our mouths from the first bite. Topped with a bead of coriander chutney, the bits of minced chicken coated in rice batter was seasoned to absolute perfection.

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Moving on to the second course, this subsequent item was an inseparable twin pairing referred to as the Surprising Duo. The first item was the Beetroot Opaline, which consisted of a hard-shell beetroot exterior reminiscent of a taco. The interior of the shell embodied shredded truffles from Italy, Sri Lankan onion sambal, and a generous sprinkle of ricotta cheese. While the item had a rather sticky exterior, the balance within the dish boasted bold flavours from the sweetness of the shell and a burst of gooey goodness in the sambal and ricotta.Its counterpart, the Green Pea and Moringa Sothi Tart, was an absolute treat worth every bite. Made from murukku dough, the firm shell encapsulated a generous gallop of green moringa sothi espuma, which acted as the central element for the bit. Admittedly denser than the taco, this item was a creamy delight.

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Sweeping us away so far, the next ensemble of dishes centred around highlighting the inherent flavours of wondrous crustaceans

The third course was titled Squid Game — though it was nothing like one would expect. Presented on a Japanese hibachi grill, we were given a gleaming cut of grilled Hotaru ika, imported directly from Japan. Accompanying the squid was a bowl of red rice bisi bele bath, also known as South Indian sambar rice. With a side of cumin and carrot gel, as well as slices of koppara and cucumelon, this dish was easily one of the most beautiful in presentation.Soft and delicate, our Hotaru ika was grilled to perfection, with just the right amount of chew to its texture. A demure hint of spice emanated from its combination with the red rice bisi bele, making it similar to the consistency of a Spanish paella, though the flavour profile stayed true to South Indian cuisine.

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No other dish looked as posh as I Am So Prawny. Positioned laterally on the left side of our plates was a voluminous freshwater prawn that was homegrown in Sabah, garnished with a liberal quantity of Kaluga caviar. Directly beside the crustacean was a puddle of sweet and sour espuma, with tiny globules of passion fruit and ginger flower gel.A diverse piece, the pairing of a cut of prawn with each sauce added different flavour profiles to the dish; the espuma added a more tangy undertone when complementing the springy shrimp, while the passion fruit and ginger flower gels transformed this savoury dish into something sweet with Japanese cuisine undertones.

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The bar was set pretty high by the time Cut The Crab was served to us — and it quickly met expectations. Our salver was easily broken down into three layers: bits of tempered crab meat from Indonesia on top, fermented steamed rice cake laid in the middle, and a base of lobster claw salad.Filling our bowls like water from a dam, our chefs proceeded to pour in the final touch of flower crab curry, before adding minute dots of moringa oil. Pulpy, yet satisfying, this dish was surprisingly one that would resemble a curry that mum used to make — if mum cooked in a fine dining eatery. Volumes of spice spoke from its depths, making the item comforting despite its classy exposition.

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Ending these three courses, we were presented with the White Revolution (RM60++) cocktail, made up of yoghurt-flavoured clarified vodka with cumin and carom seeds. Accompanying the drink was a spoon of egg white and egg yolk, dusted with dehydrated yoghurt to resemble that of a crostini.Unassuming yet delightful, this mixture hit just the spot for us, a great guzzle that somewhat acted as an interlude for the seafood-heavy items we consumed along the way.

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Diving into the proclaimed heavy hitters of the nine, the next three items served powerful aromas with unbelievable flavour extractions

A slight variant from their menu display, the sixth item, Fish-Full Thinking, had a glowing piece of Japanese shima aji accompanied by a gooseberry and tomato-filled tortellini on the side, accessorised with heirloom tomato salad, spicy ketchup, and puffed quinoa. Bracing ourselves, the chef proceeded to pour in Nadodi's signature rasam and dashi, prefixing our bowls with a translucent copper broth.Fusing the best parts of Japanese and Indian cookery, the sharp notes from the dashi immersed the tortellini and shima aji to produce rich and robust flavours.

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Aged for 48 hours, the koji duck in the eight lineup, Quack Quack!, resembled something straight out of Gordon Ramsay's kitchen. Served with duck from Bidur and topped with a sesame seed glaze, the duck also came with a side of a spear of asparagus and tapioca mash.Gamey and tender, this luscious cut was supple without compromising its inherent flavours broadened by the aged cooking technique. Balancing the item with just enough meat, fibre, and starch, our serving had just the right quantity of each serving to be a standout, sturdy dish.

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The amount of care and effort that went into the Seductive Lamb can't be understated. The sous-vide of a chunk of pyrenees lamb rubbed in Nadodi's own spices produced a gastronomical creation that was fitting to be Michelin Star worthy. Going hand in hand with a cettinad pepper sauce, this pairing was a match made in heaven.Juicy, succulent, warm, and luscious — just a few words to describe the cut of lamb on our plates. While the other elements of caramalised onion, root vegetables, and scallion rolls were delightful additions to the plate, the encapsulation of this entire dish shot its way to the top of our list, easily claiming best dish of the night, and a top-tier assembly by Nadodi.

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As we neared the end of our session, we were a little bummed that all the spectacular savoury dishes had come and gone so quickly, though the dessert proved to be a quick mood booster

The ninth and final course on the menu was appropriately called Murukku & Chai. Amplified in spades, the plate consisted of a murukku mousse, chai ice cream with carom seed butter cookies, and ginger ganache.An impeccable attempt at modernising a humble classic, this dessert was nothing less than scrumptious from start to finish. Creamy, yet sturdy, the chai ice cream was impeccably rich, while the murukku mousse added a soft and fluffy whip, an airy final balance to wrap up the whole meal.The item was also followed with our final drink for the night, the Sour Tickle (RM55++), which infused whiskey, tamarind, and earl grey tea, and a side of tamarind butterflies to bite on.

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All in all, the ultimate goal of Nadodi to enrich our taste buds with traditional flavours in a modern concept was met and surpassed by leaps and bounds

The standard of the flavours at Nadodi was only a clear reflection of the effort and contribution by the excellently trained chefs that have spent an immense amount of effort pouring out their creativity onto our plates.While our vivid journey led us down a path that was greater than expected, future customers will have a delightful range of other menus that are eagerly worth the try, including their vegetarian slate known as The Marigold (RM590++), Nadodi's 'surprise experience' in The Lotus (RM790++), and The Lotus with Royal Salute Pairing (RM990++).Growing to become one of the most popular and sought after eateries in KLCC, their demanding clientele and surging recognition in the fine dining industry is only the beginning for Nadodi's nomadic journey.

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Here's where you can find Nadodi:

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AddressLot 183, 1st Floor, Jalan Mayang, Off Jalan Yap Kwan Seng, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.Operating hours6pm-9pm (Monday to Saturday).Closed on Sunday.Website | Instagram | Facebook

Nandini also joined in for the food review.
Check out her thoughts on the tasting on SAYS YouTube:

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This Bukit Jalil restaurant infuses the best parts of Malaysian and Japanese cuisine into traditional omakase:

                This Bukit Jalil Eatery Infuses Classic Malaysian Flavours With Sublime Japanese Omakase

From smoked uni to cured duck, this is one dining spot you won't want to miss for your next date night.

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Niat Nak Bagi Makan Dekat Si Monyet, Sekali 'Geng Aspura' Ini Pula Yang Terciduk. Lawak!

Kehidupan di asrama merupakan momen paling indah buat para pelajar kerana dapat merakam pelbagai memori dengan kawan-kawan

Bukan saja belajar, solat dan makan, malah setiap kali tibanya hujung minggu juga pasti menjadi waktu yang paling ditunggu-tunggu buat para pelajar kerana dapat melakukan pelbagai aktiviti bersama.Seperti contoh, ada yang outing ke shopping mall bersama penghuni dorm dan ada juga yang hanya duduk di bilik bermain game atau bernyanyi dengan kawan-kawan.Namun berbeza pula dengan video yang tular baru-baru ini di laman TikTok apabila sekumpulan pelajar asrama lelaki mendapat tumpuan ramai selepas memuat naik video sedang memberikan makanan kepada monyet di depan dorm mereka.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @picunadib weekend ##fyp ##fypsounds ##asrama ##viral ##fyppppppppppppppppppppppp  original sound  - adibun

Baru nak bagi makanan dekat monyet, sekali masing-masing menjerit bila si Fatimah melompat dekat tingkap bilik

Menerusi video yang berdurasi 37 saat tersebut, kelihatan pelajar asrama lelaki atau biasanya mereka gelar sebagai geng aspura kononnya ingin memberikan bantuan makanan kepada sekumpulan monyet yang sedang bertenggek di depan bilik mereka.Namun apa yang mencetuskan dekah ramai adalah apabila seekor monyet bernama Fatimah secara tiba-tiba melompat ke arah mereka dan membuka tingkap jaring bilik itu kerana tidak sabar nak makan.Perkara itu telah membuatkan geng aspura berkenaan menjerit akibat terkejut dan salah seorang daripada mereka terus mencampak chocolate muffin ke luar tingkap.

Image via @picunadib (TikTok)

Bukan itu saja, mereka juga ada memuat naik video sambungan part 2 atas permintaan warganet yang ingin melihat reaksi mereka selepas Fatimah melompat ke tingkap bilik itu.Video itu menjadi lebih lawak apabila salah seorang kawan mereka tertinggal di luar bilik dan selamba berjalan di depan monyet-monyet tersebut.Mereka kemudiannya membuka pintu bilik dorm dan menyuruh kawan mereka itu masuk, namun belum sempat menutup pintu seekor lagi monyet melompat seperti ingin masuk ke dalam bilik mereka.

  @picunadib Reply to @moonflwrsmtg   part 2 ... credit to @mohd.aliffaiman  @jeeqm0l  Dan pencinta Yang lain  ##fyp##viral ##asrama ##fypsounds  original sound  - adibun

"Part Fatimah tu aku tak boleh control gelak weh, sampai jaring tu tercabut je auto lari" - Warganet

Susulan tularnya video mereka yang sehingga kini meraih 650.8K views, 108.8K likes dan 3.8K shares di TikTok, rata-rata warganet turut terhibur melihat gelagat spontan geng aspura itu yang kelakar.Antara komen menarik daripada warganet di TikTok:

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Sekali dia lompat semua lari. Asrama korang pun banyak monyet macam ni jugak ke? :D

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Woman Immortalises Old Shops Around Bangsar By Turning Them Into Beautiful Sketches

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It's no easy feat for businesses to stand the test of time in a world that's constantly evolving at a rapid pace

Especially in high traffic areas, it's common to see shops and businesses slowly disappear, or if lucky, develop through the years.As a way to document some of these places before things change, local artist Gladys Teo-Simpson recently turned some long-standing businesses in Bangsar into beautiful sketches.

Simpson, who hails from Kuching, Sarawak, made KL her home since 1988, but has moved around quite a bit due to the nature of her husband's career

The 53-year-old previously worked as a graphic designer and art director for several advertising agencies. When she and her husband relocated to Makati, Philippines and Hong Kong, she started to dabble in acrylics and oil paints.After returning to KL, she felt that advertising was no longer the path she wanted to pursue and decided to take up creative writing courses in the hopes of 'finding' herself. "I was lost artistically," she revealed in an interview with SAYS.

Simpson with her sketch of one of the seven wonders of the world, the Taj Mahal.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

All that changed in November 2012 when her niece sent her a photo of her newly-adopted dog from the Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (SPCA)

Simpson began sketching it, and within 15 minutes, she sent her niece a sketch of her new furry friend. Surprised by Simpson's speed, her niece asked if she ever thought of pursuing it as a career."Years on, a hundred dog sketches and portraits later, I've never been so sure of anything else," the artist shared.

Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

In 2014, Simpson discovered urban sketching and has produced hundreds of beautiful drawings, ranging from landmarks and people to food and celebrations

"Sketching provides me with an opportunity to explore my creative streak. When I sketch, I don't just draw the subject or view that I see. I try to find out how a person relates to the surroundings or about the history of the place. I liken it to visual reportage," she told SAYS, adding that she views sketching as more of a hobby as it's free flowing.

Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Many of her animal portraits, which include dogs, cats, orangutans, and birds, traverse between semi-realism and hyperrealism.

Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Aside from animals, she often travels and has sketched many areas in KL, Kuching (her hometown), Penang, Melaka, as well as other countries over the years

Warong Tok Janggut.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Bangsar Village.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

MRT passenger.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Panggung Bandaraya DBKL.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Nyons South of France.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Penang.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Rooftops in Kuching.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Lombok.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Paris.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

It doesn't matter where she is, whether on the plane or on the streets of India, Simpson is ever ready to whip out her pen and paper, and escape into another world

On a plane to Bario.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Free Tree Society in Bangsar.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Sitting along a street in Kemang, Jakarta.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

One of her most memorable artworks was a colour pencil piece titled '3 Generations' that she did back in 2016."Promise, Sophie, and Tosh are daughter, mother, and grandfather Irish Wolfhounds living in Oregon, US. Tosh has since passed on. The size of the painting is 50 cm x 80 cm and took me at least 50 hours to complete."

Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

India.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Another sketch she treasures dearly is of her late parents, whom she captured mid-air, while they were flying from her hometown of Kuching to KL

As they have both passed on since then, Simpson expressed that their sketches are truly precious.

A sketch of Simpson's late parents.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

In 2018, she painted a mural in Art Lane, Penang, after receiving an invite from the owner of China House. The mural was done in memory of her Labrador, Samwise, who had passed away the previous year, at the age of 13.Made up of the silhouettes of 192 dogs and one cat, her mural attracted locals and foreigners, who shared many stories of their beloved pets with Simpson."Some would help me paint a dog or two, some would just watch me paint. It was a tiring four days, but I will cherish the experience forever," she recalled.

Her mural at Art Lane, Penang.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Her one piece of advice for aspiring artists is to constantly draw, paint, or sketch."Carry a small sketchbook and sketch whenever you can. Explore different mediums. To make progress, you have to learn to be comfortable with being uncomfortable. It took me awhile to sketch in the streets with people looking over my shoulder. Sometimes I had to multi-task when curious spectators ask questions."Lastly, never compare yourself with other artists. Learn from them instead, and in time, you'll develop your own style and uniqueness."Simpson, who has been urban sketching for eight years now, shared that she has no intention of stopping any time soon.

South Jakarta.
Image via Gladys Teo-Simpson (Provided to SAYS)

Her commissioned artwork of animal portraits and shop front paintings start from RM650 and RM750, respectively.If you want to see more of her work, you can follow Simpson on Instagram, or her blogs here and here. To enquire, you can reach out to her via email at [email protected]

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Check Out This One-Of-A-Kind Disposable Camera Vending Machine In PJ

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In the mood to ride a nostalgia wave?
There's a unique, rarely seen in Malaysia disposable camera vending machine in Petaling Jaya!

Image via @ivor_xianz (TikTok)

Ivor Xian Z recently shared her discovery and experience after testing it out for the first time.

The machine sits just outside One Half x ilaika cafe in Taman Paramount with a variety of disposable film cameras for you to select from.

All you need to do is choose what type of film camera you want on the screen, then pay for it (the machine accepts cashless payments!), and the camera will be released like any other vending machine

The process took her around three minutes.

Image via @ivor_xianz (TikTok)

Ivor said that she checked disposable cameras online before deciding to buy one, and they came up to around the same price, excluding delivery fees.She decided to go with one of the Fujifilm cameras with 27 photos that cost RM59.

Image via @ivor_xianz (TikTok)

Though she recently posted the video, Ivor tells SAYS that she actually tested the machine back in May. With the photo limit, she adds that it took her some time to develop them because she wanted to carefully make use of each snap.She had her photos developed and delivered by Darkroom8, which cost an additional RM20, bringing the total price of each photo to around RM3.At the moment, One Half cafe is under renovation and a spokesperson notified SAYS that the vending machine will be operating from 10 October onwards.

You can watch her video below:

  @ivor_xianz My 1st time trying film camera  from a vending machine?? #ivortrying #disposablecamera #filmcamera  MONEY -  (LISA)

Once One Half reopens, you can check out the vending machine for yourself!Address:17, Jalan 20/13, Taman Paramount, 46300 Petaling Jaya, SelangorFacebook | Instagram

Speaking of vending machines, IKEA and FamilyMart Malaysia have also started using them:

                You Can Now Get IKEA Snacks, Spare Parts & More Through Vending Machines At Its PJ Store

Grab and go.

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                FamilyMart Malaysia Sets Up 2nd Vending Machine Location In Taman Connaught

Yes, give us more.

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                You Can Now Get Onigiri, Sandos & More From FamilyMart's 1st Vending Machines In Malaysia

So many goodies!

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