13 Perkara Yang Anda Perlu Tahu Tentang Isu Tabung Haji Dan 1MDB

Apa sebenarnya isu Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) dan 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB)?

Isu ini bermula apabila sebuah blog 'The Benchmark' dan beberapa blog lain memuat naik gambar dokumen transaksi pembelian tanah oleh TH daripada 1MDB

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Dokumen tersebut memaparkan Tabung Haji telah membeli dua plot tanah di Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) pada harga RM772 juta, menggunakan wang pendeposit yang disimpan dalam syarikat berkenaan dan bukannya wang kerajaan.

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TH hanya membeli sebidang tanah. Kenapa ia menjadi isu besar?

Isu ini menjadi besar kerana TH membeli tanah daripada 1MDB yang dilaporkan berhutang sebanyak RM42 billion

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1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) merupakan syarikat pembangunan strategik milik penuh Kerajaan Malaysia melalui Kementerian Kewangan Malaysia yang telah ditubuhkan sebagai suatu langkah inisiatif strategik pembangunan ekonomi negara Malaysia untuk jangka masa panjang, dengan mendapatkan kerjasama dan menggalakkan pelaburan langsung asing (FDI).Berdasarkan laporan, pinjaman yang dibuat oleh 1MDB bagi melancarkan beberapa projek besar menyebabkan jumlah keseluruhan pinjaman yang berada dalam tanggungan 1MDB adalah kira-kira RM 42 bilion.

Disebabkan itu, ramai pemimpin dan rakyat mempersoalkan motif TH membeli tanah tersebut daripada 1MDB seperti:

1. Kenapa TH membeli tanah Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) daripada 1MDB?

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Menurut Timbalan Pengarah Urusan Kumpulan dan Ketua Pegawai Eksekutif Tabung Haji, Datuk Johan Abdullah, pembelian tanah ini adalah sejajar dengan strategi pelaburan hartanah Tabung Haji yang memberikan tumpuan kepada sektor domestik."Pelaburan ini merupakan keputusan komersial yang menepati selera risiko dan telah melalui semua proses penilaian dalaman yang terperinci. Pembelian hartanah pada harga RM188.5 juta adalah pada kadar diskaun berlandaskan nilai pasaran semasa dan ia telah dinilai oleh sebuah badan penilai bebas profesional," katanya.Menurut kenyataan beliau lagi, cadangan pembangunan kediaman itu yang akan dibangunkan oleh Tabung Haji Properties (anak syarikat Tabung Haji) yang dijangka akan memberi pulangan positif kepada kumpulan itu pada masa hadapan.

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2. Apa itu Tun Razak Exchange (TRX)?

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Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) sebelum ini dikenali sebagai Daerah Kewangan Antarabangsa Kuala Lumpur (KLIFD). Ia merupakan pembangunan untuk mewujudkan salah satu pusat pelaburan di Asia yang terletak di tengah-tengah pusat bandar Kuala Lumpur berdekatan Bukit Bintang.

3. Berapa banyak yang dibelanjakan oleh TH untuk membeli tanah tersebut?

Menurut apa yang dilaporkan oleh beberapa blog termasuk 'The Benchmark', 1MDB dipercayai membeli tanah kerajaan itu pada harga RM64/kaki persegi, sebelum menjualnya kepada Tabung Haji pada harga RM2,773/kaki persegi.

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4. Benarkah TH membeli dua bidang tanah?

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Dokumen yang dimuat naik oleh beberapa blog itu menyatakan bahawa Tabung Haji telah membayar lebih kurang RM2,860 sekaki persegi (RM194 juta) untuk plot tanah pertama, dan untuk plot tanah kedua, Tabung Haji dikatakan bersetuju membayar RM3,900 sekaki persegi (RM578 juta) secara tunai.

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Datuk Johan Abdullah walau bagaimanapun menafikan pembelian Signature Tower (Fasa 2) oleh Kumpulan Tabung Haji sepertimana yang dilaporkan di dalam blog-blog tertentu."Kebocoran maklumat melalui kertas cadangan tidak boleh dijadikan sebagai bukti keputusan muktamad pelaburan tersebut," katanya.

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5. Dari mana datangnya wang yang digunakan oleh TH untuk membeli tanah daripada 1MDB?

Menurut Tabung Haji, wang yang digunakan bagi pembelian tanah tersebut tidak datang daripada duit yang didepositkan oleh bakal haji. Pembelian itu sebenarnya dibuat oleh salah satu anak syarikat Tabung Haji iaitu TH Properties Berhad.

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6. Benarkah TH membeli tanah itu untuk menyelamatkan 1MDB?

Datuk Johan Abdullah menjelaskan bahawa pembelian tanah itu bukanlah satu langkah untuk menyelamatkan 1MDB. Menurutnya lagi, keputusan pelaburan itu dibuat selepas melihat kepada unjuran pulangan sebanyak 27 peratus dalam tempoh tiga tahun."Ini bukan langkah bailout untuk 1MDB. Keputusan ini dibuat berdasarkan unjuran pulangan ke atas tanah itu berdasarkan kepada harga kompetitif pembelian tersebut.Beliau meyakinkan pendeposit agar tidak bimbang kerana ia keputusan pelaburan yang lumayan yang bakal memberikan banyak faedah kepada mereka.

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7. Kenapa TH membeli tanah tersebut sedangkan 1MDB dikatakan dalam keadaan rapuh?

Ramai yang mempersoalkan mengapa perlu TH membeli tanah daripada 1MDB itu. Ia dilaporkan kerana tanah itu terletak di kawasan Kuala Lumpur yang boleh menguntungkan dan ia merupakan tanah yang menjadi tumpuan utama pelabur asing.

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8. Apa kata pemimpin UMNO mengenai isu ini?

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Ketua Pemuda Umno, Khairy Jamaluddin menyatakan kebimbangan berkenaan pembelian sebidang tanah bernilai RM188.5 juta di Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) oleh TH daripada 1MDB, dan mengutarakan beberapa soalan kepada Kementerian Kewangan dan Tabung Haji."Pemuda Umno tidak menafikan keperluan Tabung Haji untuk membuat pelaburan. Pelaburan dalam pasaran modal (pembelian saham) dan sektor hartanah harus dibuat oleh TH bagi menjana pulangan yang dapat diagih kepada para pendeposit Tabung Haji dalam bentuk dividen. Yang menjadi pertikaian dalam pembelian tanah TRX ini adalah cara bagaimana transaksi ini dilaksanakan," katanya.

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Menteri Besar Kedah, Datuk Seri Mukhriz Mahathir turut mengkritik keputusan Lembaga Tabung Haji (TH) membeli tanah milik 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB), dan berkata Kementerian Kewangan perlu menjelaskan mengapa tanah tersebut pada asalnya dijual kepada syarikat pelaburan itu pada harga rendah."Kalau Tabung Haji sanggup bayar harga begitu tinggi untuk tanah kepunyaan 1MDB, apa alasan Kementerian Kewangan jualnya pada harga begitu murah kepada 1MDB dulu?" soal Mukhriz.

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9. Apa pula kata pemimpin PAS mengenai isu pembelian tanah yang dibuat oleh TH?

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Ketua penerangan PAS, Datuk Mahfuz Omar mempersoalkan adakah Datuk Seri Najib Razak mengarahkan Tabung Haji membeli tanah Tun Razak Exchange (TRX) milik 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) selepas perdana menteri menasihatkan tanah berkenaan dijual semula. "Transaksi hartanah 1MDB-Tabung Haji ini dengan jelas menunjukkan perdana menteri Malaysia boleh pada bila-bila masa mempengaruhi proses pembuatan keputusan di Tabung Haji. Isunya ialah kalau perdana menteri boleh mempengaruhi, memberi arahan kepada lembaga pengarah untuk menjual semula tanah tersebut, apakah tidak mungkin perdana menteri juga pada awalnya mengarahkan lembaga pengarah untuk membuat keputusan bagi membeli tanah tersebut menyelamatkan keadaan terdesak yang dihadapi 1MDB?” soalnya.

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10. Bagaimana pula dengan reaksi Tun Dr Mahathir?

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Bekas Perdana Menteri Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad menzahirkan rasa kurang senang beliau dengan perkembangan mutakhir membabitkan Lembaga Tabung Haji.Melalui catatan terbaharu beliau di blognya, Dr Mahathir menyatakan kesedihannya apabila wang caruman Tabung Haji digunakan untuk pemulihan hutang 1MDB melalui pembelian tanah seluas satu setengah ekar milik 1MDB pada harga RM188.5 juta.“Wang yang ditabung sejak penubuhan Tabung Haji sudah meningkat sehingga ribuan juta ringgit. Wang ini boleh dilabur supaya keuntungan dapat membantu pengurusan Tabung Haji dan subsidi kepada bakal haji. Wang Tabung Haji adalah daripada pencarum dan Tabung Haji hanya diamanahkan untuk mengurus dengan baik, dengan cara yang dihalalkan oleh Islam. Wang ini bukan milik Tabung Haji,” ujar beliau.

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11. Kenapa 1MDB membeli tanah TRX dengan harga murah dan kemudian menjual kepada TH dengan harga yang lebih mahal?

Secara teorinya, semasa 1MDB membeli tanah tersebut daripada kerajaan persekutuan, tidak wujud lagi rancangan untuk membangunkan tanah tersebut. Walau bagaimanapun, selepas 1MDB mengumumkan bahawa ia akan menjadi pusat pelaburan, ia wajar dinaikkan harga.

12. Apa pula kaitan Tabung Haji dengan 1MDB yang menyebabkan cetusnya kontroversi?

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Ahli Pemuda UMNO, Saifuddin Abdullah berkata bahawa perjanjian transaksi itu mungkin dicemari oleh konflik kepentingan apabila tiga pemimpin utama dalam Tabung Haji juga terlibat secara langsung dengan hutang 1MDB.

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13. Apa keputusan akhir TH bagi tanah TRX yang dibeli daripada 1MDB?

Tabung Haji mengumumkan untuk menjual tanah yang dibeli daripada 1MDB itu bagi meredakan segala spekulasi yang dibuat oleh beberapa pihak. Pengerusi Tabung Haji, Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim berkata, Perdana Menteri, Datuk Seri Najib Razak menasihati beliau untuk menjual tanah itu agar reputasi dana tidak "tercemar" kerana mereka berurus niaga dengan 1MDB, dan demi menghormati sensitiviti pendeposit.Menurut sumber, KWAP akan membeli tanah itu dengan harga RM2,300 bagi setiap kaki per segi iaitu dengan harga yang lebih murah berbanding Tabung Haji yang membayar RM2,774 bagi setiap kaki per segi atau RM188.5 juta bagi 0.64 hektar tanah di TRX.

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Former Nigerian Premier League Club Coach Is Now A Popular Nasi Lemak Vendor At UM

Follow us on Instagram, TikTok, and Telegram for the latest stories and breaking news.Editor's note: The story has been updated with Yaya's actual age.

Oluwashola Yaya Olukosi, a Nigerian national, has come to be adored by students and staff at Universiti Malaya (UM) for his delectable nasi lemak, friendly personality, and linguistic ability.
He is more fondly known as Yaya.

Born in Lagos, Nigeria, 38-year-old Yaya migrated to Malaysia in 2010 and has worked with Nasi Lemak Tanglin for over eight years. Yaya is constantly praised for his fluency in speaking Malay.“I would wake up as early as 4am to take nasi lemak and side dishes from the main Tanglin Nasi Lemak branch at Tanglin Food Complex in Jalan Cenderasari. Business starts at UM at 7am,” he told Persatuan Kucing Merah Malaysia.

Oluwashola Yaya Olukos.
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Yaya used to coach Wolverhampton Wanderers' youth team in the Premier League when he lived in the UK

He previously studied at Salford City College, Manchester, where he majored in football coaching.He now has a number of certificates, including a UEFA B Licence that lets him coach football to children under 16.After he graduated, he moved back to his homeland but found it hard to earn a living there due to limited job opportunities.

Image via Latimin Keman/CCO via Persatuan Kucing Merah Malaysia (Facebook)

Yaya remembered his tutor's advice that he might find better job opportunities in Southeast Asia, so he did some online research and fell in love with Malaysia

"While researching Malaysia, I fell in love with photographs of the Batu Caves Temple and the Petronas Twin Towers. Without wasting time, I was convinced that I had to migrate here," said Yaya, who is currently living in Batu Caves.He added that, as a Muslim, he appreciates the variety of food that Malaysia has to offer."Besides Malay food, I can also enjoy a variety of other options like Chinese food, Indian food, and food from all over the world because there are always halal versions available," said Yaya.Yaya appreciates the harmony that he sees in Malaysia, where people of different races and religions can live together and unite through food.

Recently, the 'foremost authority on hamburgers', George Motz, went viral for praising Malaysia's very own Ramly Burger:

                This American Burger Expert Went Viral For Recreating The M'sian Ramly Burger On YouTube

Nothing beats the iconic Malaysian Ramly Burger and George Motz agrees!

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Meanwhile, a Malaysian home baker recently made it onto Britain's favourite amateur baking competition, The Great British Bake Off:

                32-Year-Old M'sian Becomes Quick Fan Favourite On UK TV Show 'The Great British Bake Off'

Syabira Yusoff is competing against 11 other home bakers in the 13th season of the show.

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SOCSO Gives Wife Of Late Security Guard From Viral Video RM14,000 & Lifelong Pension

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Today, 3 September, the Human Resources Ministry (MOHR) presented Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) benefits to the wife of the late S. Thava Sagayam, a security guard who recently passed away in a tragic incident

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Thava, aged 64, passed away on Friday, 27 August, due to complications from injuries that he sustained when he was brutally assaulted while on duty in December last year.The unfortunate incident occurred due to a misunderstanding between the victim and a homestay guest at the condominium in Ipoh, Perak, where the victim worked. The suspect was reportedly dissatisfied and acted violently against the victim after his child was barred from using the facility swimming pool, which was closed, following the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO).

As a result of the altercation, Thava suffered severe head injuries and was left unconscious

He underwent several surgical procedures before he eventually passed away on 27 August.The deceased was known by many as a friendly and kind-hearted person. He leaves behind a widow, Mrs. Philomena A/P Edward, 59 years old.

Mrs. Philomena A/P Edward
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Following the incident, SOCSO reviewed the late Thava's contributions, and found that he was contributing under the Employees Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4) through his employment as a security guard

Contributions made by the deceased also meet the eligibility requirements under the Employment Injury Scheme, enabling his heirs to receive benefit assistance.

The widow of the deceased is eligible to receive the following three SOCSO benefits:

1. Temporary Disablement Benefit - Paid for the duration of the deceased's sick leave (from the date of the accident until the date of death), amounting to RM12,737.322. Dependant's Benefit - A pension of RM1,143.90, which will be paid monthly for life3. Funeral Benefit - Amounting to RM2,000

Temporary Disablement Benefit is a cash benefit under Act 4 of the Employment Injury Scheme, paid to the employee for the duration of his or her doctor-certified sick leave

As for Dependant's Benefit, it is a cash benefit paid to the Insured Person's dependents if the deceased passed away as a result of an occupational disaster. Examples of dependants include widows, widowers, children under the age of 21, mothers, fathers, siblings, grandfathers, or grandmothers.

Showing concern for the unfortunate incident, Human Resources Minister, YB Datuk Seri M. Saravanan, visited and personally handed over the SOCSO benefits to the widow of the deceased at her residence in Taman Buntong Ria, Ipoh

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Also present were Chief Executive of SOCSO, YBhg. Dato' Sri Dr. Mohammed Azman Dato ’Aziz Mohammed; SOCSO Chief Communications Officer, Encik Izad Haji Raya; and Perak State SOCSO Director, Mr. Anthony Arul Dass.

MOHR and its agency, SOCSO, expressed their sympathy and hoped that the benefits received can help ease her burden as she continues with her daily life

Read more about Thava's case here:

                Old Video Of Ipoh Security Guard Being Assaulted Emerges After His Death On Friday

The victim's family say they cannot remain quiet and that they were forced to take to social media after no concrete ...

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                PDRM Has Now Reclassified The Assault Case On Ipoh Security Guard As Murder

This comes after the victim's family took to social media to demand justice following his death on Friday, 27 August.

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17-Year-Old Arrested For Running A Child Prostitution Ring On Facebook

A 17-year-old Indonesian was arrested on 7 March for allegedly running a child prostitution business online

The Jakarta Post reported that the teenager, who is known as EGR, was arrested at a hotel located in North Jakarta. Arrest of the 17-year-old was confirmed by Tanjung Priok Port Police criminal investigation unit chief Adj. Comr. Moh Faruk Rozi.

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EGR reportedly offered child prostitutes through a Facebook account

"A cyber-patrol team received information that the perpetrator offered prostitution services through a Facebook account under the name 'Tasya Ayusari'," Moh Faruk said, according to Kompas.An investigator, who was sent to pose as EGR's client, offered IDR4 million (approximately RM1,160) for a 15-year-old prostitute. EGR reportedly brought the victim to the hotel on 7 March before getting detained by the police.

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The 17-year-old allegedly earned IDR500,000 (approximately RM145) for each 'booking'

EGR is being charged under Indonesia's 2007 law on human trafficking and the 2008 law on electronic information and transactions (ITE). If convicted, the teenager faces a maximum jail sentence of 15 years.


People Can't Decide If The Food Or Cook Looks More Delicious At Viral Klang Thai Stall

A stall in Klang has gained quite a bit of attention for selling one of Thailand's popular dishes – khao kha moo – flavourful braised pork leg that comes with rice and egg

It looks delicious.

Image via Klang 巴生 (Facebook)

However, it appears that people's mouths have not just been drooling over the dish...

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Image via Klang 巴生 (Facebook)

'Stalker' photos of the stall's cook went viral recently in a Klang community Facebook group.The Facebook post has been shared over 5,400 times since Friday, 8 April.

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Image via Klang 巴生 (Facebook)

Here are some of the cheeky comments in the post:

"I want to eat both."

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"Aiya, suddenly feel like Klang is so near."

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"Is he selling meat or selling 'meat'?"

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"The braised pork leg rice here looks solid.""

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Of course, what the Internet wants, the Internet finds

In the comments section, the Facebook group admin discovered that the cook's name is Vincent Ngah.The stall is actually one of six branches at different kopitiams around Malaysia, serving the same Thai pork knuckle dish and Ngah said that he owns some of the outlets.

Image via Lucky Food Street 行運一條龍茶室 (Facebook)

Image via Lucky Food Street 行運一條龍茶室 (Facebook)

The 25-year-old told SAYS that he used to be a full-time personal trainer before he started running this business

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Due to the pandemic lockdowns, gyms were closed and he was forced to find another source of income.He apologised to those who previously came to the stall to see him but were not able to, as he shared that he doesn't stay at one outlet for too long. He explained that he is often occupied with buying ingredients, preparing the food, and delivering the pork knuckles.On top of that, Ngah still works as a part-time personal trainer at the moment.

Image via Lucky Food Street 行運一條龍茶室 (Facebook)

According to its Facebook page, the stall has sold over 30,000 pig trotters within the first eight months of its opening. Many customers review that the portion is huge while the flavour is authentic to the ones in Thailand.

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If you want to try it for yourself, these are Bangkok Khao Kha Moo's outlets

1. LUCKY FOOD STREETAddress:68, Jalan Resak 1/KS7,Bandar Botanik, 41200 KlangOpening hours:4pm – 10.30pm2. COME 96 FOOD COURTAddress:2548, Persiaran Raja Muda,41100 KlangOpening hours:5pm – 10.30pm3. BOTANIC GARDEN KOPITIAMAddress:38, Jalan Ramin 2/ KS 7Bandar Botanic 41200, KlangOpening hours:8am – 2.30pm4. Restaurant K2Address:28, Jln Aman Sinaria 9, Bandar Tropicana Aman,42500 Telok Panglima Garang, Kuala Langat, SelangorOpening hours:9am – 7.30pm5. Garden Food PointAddress:2, Jln Rodat 4/KU5, Bandar Bukit Raja,41050 Klang, SelangorOpening hours:5pm-10pm6. Yee Xiang Food CourtAddress:492 Jalan Remia 4 Bandar Botanic,41200 Klang SelangorYou can also now order from the stalls on foodpanda.

This hot pot restaurant in Petaling Jaya has more than just hot pot:

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Go for hot pot. Stay for "hot bod".

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Najib Is Now Pursuing PhD In Economics From Kajang Prison

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With over a decade ahead of him in prison, former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak will be turning to books and pursuing a doctorate in economics

In an exclusive interview with Sin Chew Daily, Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail revealed that the former premier has signed up for post-graduate studies while serving his 12-year jail term over the SRC International Sdn Bhd corruption case.However, Najib will not be given any form of Internet access while pursuing his PhD, Saifuddin assured.This comes after the Home Affairs Minister was asked whether the former Pekan member of parliament (MP) has access to the Internet in prison because he is still active on social media."No. Take this answer directly from me as the most legitimate and authoritative source: He has no access to a single gadget," said Saifuddin.

Home Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail speaking to Sin Chew Daily.
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The minister added that there is no law stopping Najib from giving his opinion

Citing when Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim was in prison, Saifuddin said the Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairperson was also allowed to issue media statements when he left prison to attend court hearings."His (Najib's) physical body is in prison, but his views are still free."He has a social media team. As long as they have his usernames and passwords, everything can operate as usual," said the Indera Mahkota MP.He also added that it is not unusual for inmates in Kajang Prison to exit the institution with a doctorate or master's degree.Malaysiakini quoted Saifuddin as saying that the authorities will try their best to facilitate Najib's further education, such as "for him to follow a lecturer".

Najib was conferred with an Honorary Doctorate from Meiji University in April 2010.
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The PhD courses offered by most universities usually take around five to six years to complete.However, students who already possess a master's degree in economics may cut their total study duration down to three years.

Last week, Najib was acquitted in the 1MDB audit tampering case:

                Rosmah Rejoices Over Najib's Acquittal In 1MDB Audit Tampering Case

Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak still has three other ongoing trials in separate courts.

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[VIDEO] So We Asked 7 Malaysians About The Local Lingo They Speak...

In a country where diverse cultures reign, it's no surprise that Malaysians are a multilingual lot. So much so that some even manage to pick up languages that are not of their native tongues!

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We managed to convince 7 individuals, who came from all over Malaysia, to talk about the languages they have picked up on through the years...

Shakir, who is pretty fluent in Hokkien, first learnt how to count and, uh, swear words.
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... And asked them a couple of questions, including the one Malaysian dish they can't live without (d'uh!) and what it's like to experience "communication breakdowns"

Mary Robin illustrates the differences between Bahasa Sarawak and Bahasa Melayu.
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PS: Wait 'til you find out what "Wednesday rice" is!

Alias Eng, who speaks Kelate, has a little fun with his favourite Malaysian dish.
Image via SAYS YouTube

Watch the eye-opening video here:

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PS: If you're liking that #ANAKMALAYSIA shirt Mary Robin is wearing in that video, get it from the SAYS store on 3ciety.com now. It's also in grey. ;)

How many languages can you speak fluently? Tell us in the comment section below!


"Tak Nak Gelak Seorang" - Video Suntingan Tentera Menari Lagu Siti Ini Buat Ramai Tergelak

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

Seperti semua tahu, tentera adalah pasukan yang terdiri daripada askar-askar yang berkhidmat untuk gaji dan dilatih untuk berperang

Kebanyakan negara membezakan angkatan bersenjatanya antara tentera darat, tentera laut, dan tentera udara, dan memeliharakannya dengan tiga buah pertubuhan yang berasingan.Setiap negara pasti akan mempunyai tentera mereka masing-masing demi keselamatan negara. Malaysia juga adalah sama.Namun, lain pula yang terjadi dalam video di Twitter ini apabila suntingan sekumpulan tentera lelaki menari dengan lagu Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza telah mencuit hati ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

Malam kebudayaan plkn be like pic.twitter.com/RYTHK3EQPB— Afiq. (@afiqdruce) October 19, 2022

Sunting masukkan lagu Siti dalam video tersebut

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang pengguna Twitter membalas kepada seorang lagu pengguna di mana dia berkongsikan video sepasukan tentera lelaki sedang membuat persembahan.Namun, dia kemudian menunjukkan video yang sama tetapi kali ini dengan muzik yang lain. Apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah lelaki itu menunjukkan pasukan tentera berkenaan sedang menari dengan lagu daripada Dato' Sri Siti Nurhaliza.Lihat video asal di bawah:

god the men you created to fight wars are shaking ass to hype boy pic.twitter.com/CbMnnbdJuL— ً (@lovstruq) October 18, 2022

"Kena pula dengan lagu hahaha" - Netizen

Sementara itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur selepas melihat video tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 164.7K views, 4,626 retweets dan 6,410 likes di Twitter.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

sumpah masuk ciell dance hype boy ni dengan lagu melayu lmaooo — izzi di midnights (@IzzraifHarz) October 19, 2022

Kene pulakkk dengan lagu hahahha siot betul— CIKDIN (@aixdyne) October 19, 2022

HAHAHAHHA KENA KENA KENA —  (@snbyzr) October 19, 2022

kenapa masuk dengan lagu — Anis. (@anisshfie) October 19, 2022

Bila BTS masuk military service..— nur hakim mateen (@nurhakimmateen) October 20, 2022

Aiyooo lagu ni lgi masuk dri lagu asall— cenaaa (@nhasanah_747) October 20, 2022

Hahahahaa matching gila dgn lagu — Kayumanis (@sartikah92) October 20, 2022

Auto jadi lawak terus tengok videonya :P

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Ingat Awek Sado, Rupanya Lelaki Pakai Tudung Sebab Takut Kena Sunburn Ini Curi Perhatian

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Negara Malaysia terkenal dengan cuacanya yang panas

Jadi, terkena sunburn bukanlah perkara yang asing lagi. Tambahan pula, mereka yang bekerja setiap hari di bawah panas matahari pasti risau kulit yang asalnya cerah itu bertukar gelap bukan? Baru-baru ini, tular sebuah video di TikTok berkenaan seorang lelaki yang bertindak memakai tudung kerana tidak mahu terkena sunburn ini telah meraih perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @paan_ang Kerja kena jaga aurat  kalau tak abis retung  haha #LazadaTambahRaya #BersahurBersamaBerocca #fyp #fypgakni #fypdongggggggg #masukberanda  suara asli  - Angi Lay

Sekali tengok macam perempuan, rupa-rupanya lelaki sejati

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @paan_ang, kelihatan seorang individu bertudung yang lengkap menutup aurat sedang bekerja di ladang kelapa sawit. Namun, apa yang melucukan adalah apabila sebenarnya individu yang disangkakan perempuan itu sebenarnya seorang lelaki sejati yang berbadan sado. Lelaki tersebut memakai tudung kerana tidak mahu kulitnya gelap terkena sunburn semasa bekerja.

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"Yang penting abang pandai matching colour baju dengan tudung" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video itu yang kini mendapat sehingga 2M tontonan, 141.2K tanda suka dan 6.4K komen di TikTok, rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat lelaki itu memakai tudung semasa bekerja.Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Memang susah nak percaya abang lelaki kalau tak tunjuk gambar sebenar :P

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[VIDEO] Al Jazeera 'Terciduk', YouTuber Ini Jelaskan 15 Kesalahan Dalam Dokumentari Mereka

Masihkah anda ingat dokumentari terbitan Al Jazeera berjudul 'Locked Up in Malaysia's Lockdown' yang mencetuskan kontroversi baru-baru ini?

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Terbaru, saluran YouTube 'Other Side of the Truth' yang memiliki lebih 78,000 pengikut tampil dengan video baharu yang merungkai kesilapan-kesilapan dilakukan agensi berita tersebut dalam memberikan laporan mengenai cara Malaysia menangani Covid-19 khususnya melibatkan warga asing.Dikongsi semalam (14 Julai 2020), video berjudul 'Top 15 Mistakes in Locked up in Malaysia’s Lockdown video by Al Jazeera' itu sehingga kini sudah meraih lebih 238,000 tontonan.

Video itu dihasilkan bagi memberi saranan agar Al Jazeera turut memandang bagaimana negara-negara lain melayan warga asing yang disifatkan jauh lebih teruk

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Menurut laporan, YouTuber dari Amerika Syarikat (AS) dikenali sebagai Dr Dustin Pfundheller berkata Al Jazeera membuat laporan yang tidak seimbang terhadap Malaysia. Dia berasa kecewa melihat banyak kesilapan dalam video oleh syarikat penyiaran antarabangsa itu."Banyak benda memberi kesan kepada Malaysia sehingga berjaya menangani Covid-19, namun digambarkan salah oleh Al Jazeera."Maklumkan pada saya jika ada yang saya terlepas pandang. Adakah anda bersetuju dengan 15 senarai oleh saya ini?"Satu perkara yang bagus tentang mengenai video Al Jazeera ini, ia mengajak kita berbincang dengan baik" ujarnya.

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Berikut merupakan 15 kesalahan yang disenaraikan oleh YouTuber tersebut:

1) Membuat rakaman dan mengambil gambar di kawasan keselamatan termasuklah anggota polis dan tentera.2) Mahu masuk ke kawasan yang terdedah dengan jangkitan Covid-19.3) Menutup ruangan komen bagi dokumentari itu di YouTube mereka.4) Membuat aduan kononnya menteri tidak memberikan respons untuk ditembual.

Top 15 Mistakes in Locked up in Malaysia’s Lockdown video by Al Jazeera Video: Dr Dustin Pfundhelle “Other Side Of The Truth”1/7 pic.twitter.com/iuwEkmHenh— BERNAMA TV  (@BernamaTV) July 15, 2020

5) Memberi gambaran tidak tepat mengenai perkauman di Malaysia.6) Tidak membuat liputan mengenai negara-negara lain yang lebih bersifat perkauman terhadap warga asing.7) Berlakon seolah-olah pekerja asing tanpa izin merupakan mangsa.

Top 15 Mistakes in Locked up in Malaysia’s Lockdown video by Al Jazeera Video: Dr Dustin Pfundhelle “Other Side Of The Truth”2/7 pic.twitter.com/htgZIiTODv— BERNAMA TV  (@BernamaTV) July 15, 2020

8) Mendakwa rakyat Malaysia enggan melakukan pekerjaan yang dibuat oleh warga asing.9) Tidak pernah mengakui hakikat warga asing tanpa izin membawa risiko jangkitan Covid-19 yang tinggi terhadap Malaysia.

Top 15 Mistakes in Locked up in Malaysia’s Lockdown video by Al Jazeera Video: Dr Dustin Pfundhelle “Other Side Of The Truth”3/7 pic.twitter.com/AC7MZ99WKz— BERNAMA TV  (@BernamaTV) July 15, 2020

10) Memaparkan kononnya pekerja asing digari dan dibiarkan di bawah terik mentari.11) Lupa bahawa rakyat Malaysia turut berhadapan saat getir berhadapan Covid-19.

Top 15 Mistakes in Locked up in Malaysia’s Lockdown video by Al Jazeera Video: Dr Dustin Pfundhelle “Other Side Of The Truth”4/7 pic.twitter.com/AX38a3UBj1— BERNAMA TV  (@BernamaTV) July 15, 2020

12) Memaparkan laporan tidak jujur seperti kanak-kanak digari dan sebagainya.13) Mencampur-adukkan pekerja asing yang datang secara sah dan pekerja asing tanpa izin.

Top 15 Mistakes in Locked up in Malaysia’s Lockdown video by Al Jazeera Video: Dr Dustin Pfundhelle “Other Side Of The Truth”5/7 pic.twitter.com/59d3QRhHTo— BERNAMA TV  (@BernamaTV) July 15, 2020

14) Tidak faham sepenuhnya bagaimana untuk memerangi Covid-19

Top 15 Mistakes in Locked up in Malaysia’s Lockdown video by Al Jazeera Video: Dr Dustin Pfundhelle “Other Side Of The Truth”6/7 pic.twitter.com/w8gG44XPPA— BERNAMA TV  (@BernamaTV) July 15, 2020

15) Tidak pernah berkata perkara baik mengenai Malaysia.

Top 15 Mistakes in Locked up in Malaysia’s Lockdown video by Al Jazeera Video: Dr Dustin Pfundhelle “Other Side Of The Truth”7/7 pic.twitter.com/FWlJEQfAIt— BERNAMA TV  (@BernamaTV) July 15, 2020

Hasil tinjaun di ruangan komen video berkenaan, rata-rata netizen memberikan ucapan terima kasih atas pencerahan yang dibuat oleh Dr Dustin sekaligus menjelaskan kekeliruan yang timbul sebelum ini.Anda boleh tonton video penuh tersebut di bawah:

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"Tanpa Rasa Serba Salah" - Ini 5 Tips Berbelanja Dengan 'Beli Dulu, Bayar Kemudian'

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Khidmat tanpa kad kredit seperti 'Buy Now, Pay Later' (BNPL) semakin popular hari ini

Disebabkan pandemik yang berlaku sejak tahun lepas, industri e-dagang telah mengalami perkembangan yang deras, ramai yang memilih untuk membeli barangan secara atas talian. Pengguna juga dikesan lebih minat menggunakan khidmat tanpa kad kredit iaitu 'Beli Dulu, Bayar Kemudian'. Ramai  lebih selesa menggunakan khidmat tersebut kerana BNPL membolehkan pelanggan memilih kaedah pembayaran pada bulan berikut atau dengan ansuran tanpa faedah.

Meskipun ini merupakan pilihan yang selesa, tetapi kita perlulah berbelanja mengikut kemampuan masing-masing.
Jom ikuti 5 tips berbelanja tanpa rasa serba salah:

1. Tanya diri sendiri, adakah sesuatu itu perlu atau mahu?

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Pastikan anda tahu untuk membezakan antara keperluan dan kemahuan. Keperluan boleh dikategorikan kepada tiga, iaitu: Keperluan Asas - Perkara perlu untuk meneruskan kehidupan seperti utiliti, sewa, makanan, pendidikan, penyelenggaran kenderaan, bil kad kredit dan lain-lain. Majlis Khas - Cenderahati buat orang tersayang ketika musim perayaan seperti Hari Raya/Tahun Baru Cina/Krismas/Deepavali dan majlis khas seperti ulang tahun perkahwinan, hari ibu atau hari bapa dan hari lahir.Kecemasan - Keperluan kecemasan yang tidak diduga seperti bil perubatan, alat kelengkapan elektrik yang perlu diganti, baiki kereta atau rumah dan lain-lain lagi. Selain perkara di atas, semuanya adalah kemahuan. Contohnya, anda berminat membeli basikal mountain bike anggun bersuspensi sepenuhnya dengan brek termaju. Memang cantik dan sempurna untuk semua jenis lurah dan lorong. Namun jika ia pilihan yang harus diambil kira kerana belanja lebih mendesak seperti sewa rumah, maka lupakan terlebih dahulu.  Bayar sewa rumah harus mengatasi basikal cantik.Tips: Belanja ke atas barangan yang perlu dan tangguhkan daripada berbelanja ke atas apa yang kita mahu.

2. Berapa patut saya belanja?

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Selepas mengenal pasti jumlah belanja keperluan bulanan, elakkan daripada berbelanja membeli basikal tersebut! Masih perlu menyimpan untuk waktu kecemasan. Selepas mengambil kira perkara tersebut barulah teruskan niat membeli basikal impian tersebut. Menjejak perbelanjaan keperluan dan simpanan adalah sesuatu yang sukar untuk dilakukan tetapi bajet bulanan boleh bantu jalani tugas mengira dan mengagih dengan mudah.Protip: Digalakkan untuk menyimpan 20% pendapatan bersih purata bulanan

3. Terlebih bajet walaupun bayar secara ansuran?

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Kadangkala, anda juga perlu membahagi kos produk yang dibeli.  Dalam hal ini, pembayaran sebuah basikal dibahagikan kepada beberapa bulan akan menyebabkan kita rasa murah dan berbaloi.Hakikatnya, kita perlu agihkan sejumlah perbelanjaan untuk melunaskan hutang beli basikal, buat tempoh beberapa bulan.  Ditambah dengan keperluan lain-lain yang tidak perlu dibeli.

4. Ada perkara lain yang harus dibayar secara ansuran?

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Sama seperti tips kedua, ketika anda merancang untuk membayar satu-satu item menerusi pelan ansuran, anda harus mengambil kira kewangan yang perlu ada untuk membayar lain-lain item juga secara ansuran. Tidaklah anda dibebani dengan perbelanjaan sehingga tidak cukup untuk berbelanja bagi keperluan lain dan untuk menyimpan!

5. Selalu membuat research

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Tidak dinafikan banyak pelan BNPL yang ada di pasaran, anda perlulah membandingkan pelan yang tebaik dan sesuai dengan kepeluan dan bajet bulanan anda. Sesetengah perkhidmatan mungkin menawarkan pulangan tunai, mata ganjaran atau had yang lebih terurus, jadi pilih pilihan terbaik untuk anda!

Grab kini menawarkan perkhidmatan PayLater

PayLater adalah opsyen pembayaran daripada Grab, ia membolehkan pelanggan yang layak untuk membeli dan merancang pembayaran secara ansuran supaya mudah mengurus aliran tunai.Menerusi PayLater, pelanggan mempunyai fleksibiliti membayar pada bulan hadapan sambil mengumpul Grab Rewards atau menikmati empat ansuran bebas faedah.

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Mengapa PayLater?Bebas kadar faedah tanpa yuran tambahan apabila bayaran dibuat mengikut jadual Dilengkapi lain-lain ciri seperti tolak auto bayar bil, supaya pelanggan dapat berbelanja tanpa runsingBoleh diguna untuk menggabung perbelanjaan bulanan Grab dalam satu bil dan membayar pada bulan hadapanTiada perlu bayar wang cengkeram

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Bagaimana PayLater berfungsi untuk berbelanja online? Senang saja!1. Pelanggan pilih PayLater di ruang daftar pilih peniaga2. Grab bayar dahulu peniaga untuk produk pilihan pelanggan3. Pelanggan bayar nilai ¼ daripada bil ketika membeli produk dan baki dibayar     ansur4. Pelanggan dapat item langsungDengan PayLater Grab, pelanggan Grab mudah mengurus bajet bulanan dan membayar pelbagai item seperti gajet elektronik, pakaian, kelengkapan rumah serta produk untuk si kecil, secara lancar dan selamat.PayLater mensyaratkan nombor mudah alih pelanggan berdaftar di daftar keluar ketika berbelanja. Setiap transaksi disahkan dengan kata laluan One-Time Password (OTP) yang dihantar kepada telefon mudah alih pelanggan dengan notifikasi masa sebenar bagi setiap transaksi yang berjaya terlaksana, potongan bayaran atau bayaran balik semuanya di aplikasi Grab. Bagi memantap keselamatan akaun Grab, pelanggan seharusnya mengaktif pengesahan dwifaktor masing-masing (2FA) dengan enam angka PIN Grab atau biometrik atau Face ID mengikut keperluan perkakas mudah alih.Semua pengguna GrabPay dilindungi enjin pengesan pemalsuan 24/7 yang disokong oleh kumpulan keselamatan anti-pemalsuan dalaman Grab. Semua maklumat peribadi pengguna adalah selamat dan tertakluk kepada Payment Card Industry Data Security Standard (PCI DSS). GrabPay juga dikawal selia Bank Negara Malaysia dan pelanggan selamat membuat bayaran dengan PayLater Grab.

Untuk maklumat selanjutnya mengenai bagaimana PayLater membantu pelanggan berbelanja dengan hemah, sila kunjungi SINI.

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Rupanya Ada Maksud Di Sebalik Pemberian Nama ‘Wawasan 2020’ Oleh Tun M. Deep Sungguh!

Tahukah anda mengenai Wawasan 2020 yang diperkenalkan Perdana Menteri, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, satu ketika dahulu?

Wawasan 2020 bertujuan untuk meningkatkan Malaysia menjadi sebuah negara yang maju sepenuhnya menjelang tahun 2020 bukan sahaja dalam bidang ekonomi tetapi juga dalam bidang-bidang lain seperti politik, sosial, kerohanian, psikologi, perpaduan nasional dan lain-lain. Selain itu, Mahathir turut memperkenalkan sembilan matlamat utama Wawasan 2020 dalam kertas kerjanya dan cabaran yang menerangkan dengan lebih terperinci mengenai perkara tersebut.

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Mungkin ramai yang tertanya-tanya asal usul nama Wawasan 2020 ini dan kenapa ia menjadi pilihan

Seorang wanita dikenali sebagai Izyani Zulkifli berkongsi di laman Twitter miliknya mengenai momennya bersama Mahathir satu ketika dahulu di mana dia bertanyakan soalan mengenai nama Wawasan 2020 itu. Rupa-rupanya, ada maksud 'deep' mengenai nama Wawasan 2020 ini.

Izyani bersama Perdana Menteri, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
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Ikuti perkongsian penuh di bawah:

This was taken in 1991. I was a host in a kids’ TV show and for that particular week, I was assigned to interview the PM at the time. One of things I asked Tun was “Why do you call it Wawasan 2020?” I remembered his answer, though not verbatim. pic.twitter.com/p11WH41qkT— driz (@izyanizulkifli) January 2, 2020

Dr M (as he was known before) said that he used to be an eye doctor, and in eye examinations, the perfect eyesight, or vision, is 20/20. That is what he envisioned for our country to be in the year 2020 - a country that is perfectly developed in many areas.— driz (@izyanizulkifli) January 2, 2020

Bahasa: "Gambar ini diambil pada tahun 1991. Saya merupakan hos rancangan TV kanak-kanak dan pada minggu itu, saya diberi tugas untuk menemu bual Perdana Menteri ketika itu. "Antara soalan yang saya tanyakan kepada Tun adalah 'kenapa ia diberi nama Wawasan 2020'. Saya masih ingat jawapannya walaupun bukan kata demi kata. "Tun M jelaskan bahawa dulu dia pernah jadi doktor mata. Dalam pemeriksaan mata, markah sempurna untuk penglihatan adalah 20/20."Itulah visi yang dilihat untuk negara ini pada tahun 2020 di mana Malaysia menjadi sebuah negara yang dibangunkan dengan sempurna dari semua bahagian," tulisnya.

Setelah mendengar jawapan tersebut, ia memberikan impak yang besar buat dirinya. Namun, perkara tersebut bukanlah mudah untuk dicapai.

It is now 2020. I’m no longer that little girl. After my interview with Tun, I used to picture myself being older, richer with a successful career (bless my naive young self ), with a loving husband and beautiful and healthy kids running around our huge mansion ..— driz (@izyanizulkifli) January 2, 2020

While I’m not super rich, don’t have a high flying globe-trotting career and certainly don’t have a huge mansion .. I do have a wonderful and loving husband, and beautiful children who sometimes make me go crazy with them running around the house (be careful what you wish for!)— driz (@izyanizulkifli) January 2, 2020

But above all, I’m content and happy. I think that’s good enough .. Alhamdulillah. Thank you Allah for granting me my wishes.— driz (@izyanizulkifli) January 2, 2020

Bahasa:"Sekarang sudah masuk tahun 2020, saya bukanlah lagi kanak-kanak kecil itu. Selepas temu bual saya dengan Tun, saya sering membayangkan diri saya yang sudah dewasa, kaya dan berjaya dalam karier, mempunyai seorang suami yang penyayang dan anak-anak yang berlari di sekiling rumah besar kami. "Walaupun saya tidak kaya, tidak mempunyai karier yang berjaya dan terutama sekali tidak mempunyai rumah besar, akan tetapi saya mempunyai suami yang penyayang dan anak-anak yang kadang kala boleh buat saya pening kepala sebab berlari di sekeliling rumah (berhati-hati dengan apa yang anda hajati)"Apa-apapun, saya bahagia dan gembira. Ini pun sudah cukup. Alhamdulillah, terima kasih Allah SWT kerana menunaikan permintaan saya," tulisnya.

Dalam pada itu, dia juga turut memberikan pandangannya sama ada Malaysia sudah mencapai misi Wawasan 2020

As for our beloved country. It’s already 2020. Is our country perfect? Far from it. But I remember myself as that little girl who was full of hope when I spoke to the PM. I still have faith in my country. Hope we will achieve that dream one day, even if it’s not during my time.— driz (@izyanizulkifli) January 2, 2020

Bahasa: "Berkenaan negara kesayangan kita pula, tahun ini sudah pun memasuki tahun 2020. Adakah negara kita sempurna? Jauh sekali. "Tapi, saya masih ingat diri saya yang ketika kecil yang mempunyai harapan yang besar ketika bercakap dengan Perdana Menteri dan saya percaya dengan negara saya. "Semoga kita dapat mencapai impian itu satu hari nanti walaupun saya tidak dapat melihatnya," tulisnya.

Dalam usaha untuk mencapai status negara maju, mentaliti rakyat perlulah berubah dahulu. Semoga, satu hari nanti, Malaysia akan mencapai visi dan misi ini.

Malaysia boleh!

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Meet Cassandra Hsiao, The Girl Who Got Accepted Into All 8 Ivy League Colleges In The US

A brilliant teenager has made headlines in the US for her incredible accomplishment of being accepted into all the Ivy League schools there

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Cassandra Hsiao was only five when she left Malaysia to emigrate to the US with her family Today, the 17-year-old is a "first-generation immigrant" who has accomplished the rare feat of being accepted into not one, but all eight Ivy League schools! Her parents - her mother was born in Malaysia while her father was born in Taiwan - have been extremely supportive and proud of her latest achievement.  "They believed in me and encouraged me to follow my passions along with my teachers, my friends, mentors, life mentors, industry mentors – these are the people who I really owe a lot to," Cassandra told US portal The Tab. "God opened a lot of doors for me and put these people in my life who were able to see something in me and nourish me," she said.

Her incredible feat means that she has the luxury of choosing between the best of the best

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The offers just kept coming and eventually, Cassandra received news that she got accepted into Brown University, Columbia University, Cornell University, Dartmouth College, Harvard University, the University of Pennsylvania, Princeton University, and Yale University. These eight universities are often grouped under the label 'Ivy League' and are recognised as some of the most prestigious and best institutions for education not just in the US, but around the world."I opened them one after another, and they all were saying, 'Congratulations! Congratulations!' And I know that is something special," she told NBC4.She is actually spoilt for choice as she has also received offers from other top universities like Stanford University, John Hopkins University, University of Southern California, Northwestern University, and New York University to name a few.

I got into #Harvard2021. ✝ "With man this is impossible, but with God all things are possible". pic.twitter.com/hUk1oGhgGE— Cassandra Hsiao (@Cassandra_Hsiao) March 30, 2017

But how did she do it? It was all because of the application essays she wrote.

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In an exclusive interview with The Tab, Cassandra revealed that there is one thing in common that she wrote about in her applications to study at these top universities.  She said that the application essays tell her personal story about her experiences as someone who grew up in a house of immigrants and how she interacted with the English language.  "Words that don’t translate will seep into our own – the way I talk at home is very different from the way I talk outside of home. Sometimes when I was growing up people laughed at me for things I said that sounded completely normal to me but were not to them," she explained.

Here's what she wrote in her essay:

"In our house, English is not English. Not in the phonetic sense, like short a is for apple, but rather in the pronunciation – in our house, snake is snack. Words do not roll off our tongues correctly – yet I, who was pulled out of class to meet with language specialists, and my mother from Malaysia, who pronounces film as flim, understand each other perfectly.In our house, there is no difference between cast and cash, which was why at a church retreat, people made fun of me for "cashing out demons." I did not realize the glaring difference between the two Englishes until my teacher corrected my pronunciations of hammock, ladle, and siphon. Classmates laughed because I pronounce accept as except, success as sussess."The full essay is available in full on The Tab's website.

Despite her initial shortcomings, Cassandra is a real overachiever and she definitely knows what it means to be a standout

Growing up in Walnut, Los Angeles, Cassandra is a decorated student at the Orange County School of the Arts (OCSA), who led the school’s magazine as editor-in-chief and became one of two student body presidents. As a student journalist, film critic, and playwright, Cassandra's academic performance is equally impressive with a 4.67 GPA and an excellent 1540 SAT score.  She's a star reporter, having conducted dozens of interviews with popular Hollywood celebrities, all of which can be found on her YouTube channel.You could have guessed how outgoing she is as she had no second thoughts when she shot a question by rapping in front of the award-winning actor and composer Lin-Manuel Miranda during a news conference for Disney's 'Moana'.

Insider @Cassandra_Hsiao caught up w/ @ChrisEvans to chat Captain America and pursuing his dreams https://t.co/DCdMmpMqqZ pic.twitter.com/vdwAIUtrTh— High School Insider (@hsinsider) March 31, 2017

Now, Cassandra is facing a dilemma (but it's a good one): Which university should she go to?

It's definitely a difficult decision as she needs to choose where she wants to spend her college years at. According to ABC7, Cassandra is considering storytelling arts for her major.  Meanwhile, OCSA's director of creative writing, Josh Wood, only had good things to say about Cassandra."She's multi-faceted. She's such a go-getter and makes opportunities for herself," he was quoted as saying by NBC4.


Ular 'Berdiri' Atas Ini Highway Buat Netizen Risau, Nasib Baik Abang Motor Sempat Elak

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Haiwan berbisa seperti ular pastinya akan buat orang ramai berasa takut sebaik sahaja melihatnya

Seperti video yang tular di laman sosial TikTok baru-baru ini, rakaman menerusi dashcam pemilik sebuah video menunjukkan seekor ular ditemui di atas jalan raya DUKE telah mencuri tumpuan ramai.Rakaman tersebut rata-rata membuatkan orang ramai berasa risau apabila melihat ular itu berdiri seolah-olah ingin mencari mangsa.Lihat video penuh berkenaan di bawah:

  @abang_melaka Tiba2 ada sekor ular tedung depan ko berdiri atas highway Duke, terkejut + seram sejuk semua ada sampai pusing stereng kereta tanpa otak semalam sebab nak elak dia. Nasib xde kereta/moto sbelah kiri aku. #cobra #ulartedung #DUKE #fyp #masukberandafyp  original sound  - Abang_Melaka

Nampak ular di tengah highway, nasib baik sempat elak

Rakaman menunjukkan, ular itu kemungkinan terjatuh dan tiba-tiba sahaja berada di atas jalan raya sambil berdiri seolah-olah ingin mencari mangsa.Nasib menyebelahi penunggang motor tersebut kerana sebaik sahaja ular itu berdiri, lelaki itu juga melintasi laluan yang sama dan dia bernasib baik kedudukan motornya bukan berada di sebelah laluan ular tersebut.Menerusi rakaman daripada kamera kereta pemilik video tersebut, ular itu mati dilanggar sebaik sahaja pemilik video ini menukar laluan keretanya.

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"Kalau aku jadi yang bawa motor itu mahunya keluar jalan sebab terkejut" - Netizen

Ketika menulis artikel ini, video tersebut telah mencecah sebanyak 1.2M views, 38.1K likes, dan 2586 shares di laman TikTok.Tinjauan di ruangan komen, rata-rata netizen menunjukkan rasa risau akan keselamatan pengguna jalan raya.Berikut dibawah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Ikan Masak Kimchi & 9 Lagi Resipi 'Spicy' Khas Untuk Peminat Makan Pedas

Tak complete rasanya kalau makan tak ada cili?

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Kalau begitu, koleksi resipi minggu ini khas untuk anda! Dapatkan idea-idea masakan pedas yang awesome di sini:

1. Bubur Pedas

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Berikan sedikit sentuhan spicy kepada bubur anda dengan resipi mudah ini. Makan time hujan, memang layan!Dapatkan resipi penuh Bubur Pedas di sini.

2. Tilapia Sambal Hijau

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Tilapia goreng rangup ini dijadikan lebih awesome dengan tambahan sambal hijau. Makan dengan nasi putih saja pun dah cukup sedap!Dapatkan resipi penuh Tilapia Sambal Hijau di sini.

3. Terung Goreng Sambal

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Resipi klasik ini memang wajib dicuba oleh peminat makan pedas. Untuk sedikit kelainan, anda boleh juga tambahkan tauhu dan tempe goreng untuk dinikmati dengan sambal ini.Dapatkan resipi penuh Terung Goreng Sambal di sini.

4. Ayam Taucu Pedas

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Sekali dah cuba lauk masin pedas ini, pasti nak lagi! Perisanya yang unik dan langkah-langkah memasaknya yang mudah akan membuatkan anda ingin mencuba resipi ini berkali-kali.Dapatkan resipi penuh Ayam Taucu Pedas di sini.

5. Ikan Kembung Masak Kimchi

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Gabungan masakan Melayu dan Korea ini memberikan sedikit kelainan kepada lauk ikan masak pedas ini. Nak extra spicy? Tambahkan sedikit cili padi!Dapatkan resipi penuh Ikan Kembung Masak Kimchi di sini.

6. Laksa Sambal Sotong

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Walaupun kedengaran pelik, resipi laksa yang dimakan bersama sambal sotong ini mempunyai rasa yang cukup unik dan wajib dicuba at least sekali!Dapatkan resipi penuh Laksa Sambal Sotong di sini.

7. Kacang Kuda Goreng Pedas

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Kacang kuda yang digoreng bersama gabungan cili merah dan cili padi ini tersangat addictive. Memang sedap dibuat kudapan tengok TV!Dapatkan resipi penuh Kacang Kuda Goreng Pedas di sini.

8. Sambal Hati Ayam

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Sukakan hati ayam? Cuba resipi lauk sambal yang mudah dan cukup sedap ini!Dapatkan resipi penuh Sambal Hati Ayam di sini.

9. Asam Pedas Kambing

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Anda pasti akan minat perisa masam-masam pedas lauk ini, ditambah pula dengan rasa lemak daripada daging kambing. Serious sedap!Dapatkan resipi penuh Asam Pedas Kambing di sini.

10. Pulut Sambal Ikan Bilis

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Hidangan simple ini menggabungkan pulut ditabur kelapa parut dengan sambal ikan bilis, dan sesuai dimakan untuk sarapan pagi atau minum petang.Dapatkan resipi penuh Pulut Sambal Ikan Bilis di sini.

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Anak-anak pasti suka. =)

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Green Turtle Off Pulau Kapas Brutally Killed & Had Eggs Removed From Body By Poachers

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The carcass of a green turtle that was brutally killed was found floating in the waters off Pulau Kapas, Terengganu earlier this week

Kapas Conservation Society secretary Mohd Farith Rezza Isa said the carcass was found by a resort operator on the island at 2.50pm on Wednesday, 26 May.The female turtle was found with the bottom of its shell split open, and with slash marks on its neck and back flipper.Its body was measured 73cm in length and 67cm in width.

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The association believes that the turtle's cause of death was due to the splitting of its underside by an irresonsponsible party who stole its eggs

"[We] discovered that the plastron (the bottom of the shell) was cut open and the organs are still intact in the coelomic cavity," said Rezza Isa in a statement today, 28 May."There were also cuts at the throat and at the back left flipper."The secretary also believes that the turtle's death was recent as there were no signs of swelling of its internal organs.However, thus far, it is unknown whether the perpetrators are local or foreign fishermen."We do not dismiss the possibility that this cruel act was committed by foreign fishermen," he was quoted as saying by Bernama, adding that they were curious as to why the turtle's carcass was discarded as its other parts have commercial value too.

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The association said the incident was alarming as the perpetrators were daring enough to kill a mother turtle

"Sea turtles are endangered and protected under Malaysia's Wildlife Conservation Act and the Terengganu Turtle Enactment," reminded Rezza Isa."They are our natural heritage, but are facing serious threats from illegal poaching and trading of their eggs."Calling themselves the caretakers of Pulau Kapas, the Kapas Conservation Society urged the Department of Fisheries to conduct a thorough investigation so that serious action can be taken against the towards the culprits.They also called on the public to report any suspicious activity they see on the beach.

Malaysians have been caught consuming turtle eggs despite it being illegal in certain states:

                People Call For Action Against Sabah Family Who Had Turtle Eggs For Dinner

Possession and consumption of turtle eggs are illegal in Sabah.

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                Terengganu Turtle Egg Sellers Banned On Shopee Thanks To Twitter Uproar

Based on the listing, the seller had already sold 129 eggs.

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Consuming turtle eggs should be stopped as it can result in severe, even fatal, poisoning to humans, warns a local expert:

                Expert Warns That Eating Turtle Eggs & Meat Can Lead To Fatal Poisoning In Humans

He cited high metal content and parasitic worms that could cause severe harm after consumption.

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[VIDEO] 40% Bangunan KWSP Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya Terbakar. Apa Puncanya?

[TERKINI] Bangunan KWSP guna bahan mudah terbakar yang terlarang

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Sidang media yang telah diadakan bersama Timbalan Ketua Pengarah JBPM Selangor iaitu Datuk Soiman Jahid mengesahkan tiada kebakaran berlaku di dalam bahagian bangunan tersebut.Beliau berkata, "Punca kebakaran adalah percikan api akibat kerja penyelenggaraan serta cuaca panas dan angin kuat. Cladding yang digunakan juga adalah bahan yang mudah terbakar seperti yang digunakan di Grenfell Tower di London."Bahan cladding adalah polyethylene (polyfoam), bahan mudah terbakar. Ia tidak sepatutnya digunakan di mana-mana bangunan terutamanya di bangunan agensi kerajaan," bahasnya lagi.

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Pihak bomba juga dikatakan mengambil masa kira-kira 30 minit untuk memadamkan api dan ada juga beberapa buah kereta yang turut terbakar akibat kebakaran itu

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13 FEB, 2PM: Bangunan Kumpulan Wang Simpanan Pekerja (KWSP) di Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya dikatakan telah terbakar dalam kejadian kira-kira 12 tengahari tadi

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Asap tebal serta api kelihatan sedang marak dari bangunan berkenaan yang dapat dilihat dari Lebuhraya Persekutuan.Pada masa ini, kerja-kerja memadam kebakaran sedang giat dilakukan oleh anggota Jabatan Bomba dan Penyelamat Malaysia (JBPM).

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Kebakaran dikatakan masih terkawal ketika artikel ini ditulis.

Masih belum ada maklumat lanjut mengenai punca kebakaran dan juga tiada kemalangan jiwa dilaporkan.
Lihat klip penuh di bawah:

Bangunan KWSP terbakarVideo rakaman bangunan KWSP Jalan Gasing, Petaling Jaya terbakar yang dirakam pembaca Sinar Harian Nur Adlina Mohd Nor dari bangunan PPUMPosted by Sinar Harian on Monday, February 12, 2018

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Lambat cuci kereta, ditumbuk sehingga mati. Tragis sungguh!

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‘Saya Redha Jika Allah Mahu Ambilnya’ - Isteri Tarmimi Siregar Meninggal Dunia Pagi Tadi

Hari ini, 15 Mei 2020 telah perginya seorang insan yang dikenali sebagai Datin Zulhaila Siregar Sulaiman, 64, iaitu isteri kepada pelakon dan pengarah, Datuk Ahmad Tarmimi Siregar

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Almarhum Datin Zulhaila dikatakan telah pergi menghadap Ilahi kira-kira jam 2 pagi, hari ini di kediamannya di Bukit Bangsar, Kuala Lumpur akibat masalah pernafasan.Menurut laporan, kali terakhir Ahmad Tarmimi berkomunikasi dengan isterinya itu adalah pada jam 11 malam semalam.

Tarmimi memberitahu selalunya jika dia bangun untuk solat Tahajud, dia akan memeriksa isterinya dahulu.
Namun hari ini dia tidak melakukannya.

Tambah Tarmimi lagi, pada jam 4 pagi barulah dia memeriksa dan mendapati isterinya sudah tidak bergerak dan kaki pun begitu sejuk."Kali terakhir saya bercakap dengannya sebelum tidur iaitu jam 11 malam. Saya sempat hantar video kepada ahli keluarga bagi memaklumkan keadaannya yang tidak berapa okay. Pernafasannya dan oksigen kurang bagus. Dia nampak penat sangat."Saya nak bawa dia ke hospital, tapi disebabkan penyakit dialami membabitkan paru-paru ditambah pula musim Covid-19, jadi saya fikir ia tidak sesuai. Tidak menjangka pula dia sudah mahu pergi," katanya.Tarmimi turut menjelaskan bahawa keadaan kesihatan isterinya mula merosot sejak tiga tahun lalu selepas disahkan menghidap penyakit sekatan pulmonari kronik (COPD) tujuh tahun lalu.

Sakit yang dialami oleh arwah telah mencapai tahun ketujuh. Namun, ia mula merosot sejak tiga tahun lalu.

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"Sakit dialami sudah tujuh tahun, tapi mulai merosot sejak tiga tahun lalu yang mana dia sudah tidak boleh keluar rumah. Kalau keluar pun, kena bawa oksigen bersama. Itu pun sesekali saja."Sejak dua minggu lalu dia sudah tidak berapa ingat, malah minggu ini pernafasannya tidak menentu. Jadi, saya bercakap pada diri, saya reda jika Allah mahu mengambilnya. Ambillah dia."Macam semalam pun saya pujuk dia makan dan minum, tapi tak nak. Dia sempat cakap nak peluk anak bongsu yang baru pulang dari kerja," katanya.

Jenazah sudah dibuat pemeriksaan di rumah dan tidak akan dibawa ke hospital. Malah, semua anak-anaknya juga sudah berada di rumah untuk menyegerakan urusan pengebumian.

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Jenazah arwah Datin Zulhaila akan dikebumikan di Tanah Perkuburan Islam Bukit Kiara selepas Zuhur, hari ini.

Al-Fatihah.
Semoga rohnya ditempatkan di kalangan orang-orang yang beriman. Amin YRA.


KL High Court Orders Najib To Pay RM1.69 Billion In Taxes To The Govt

Former prime minister Najib Razak will have to pay RM1.69 billion in taxes to the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN), according to a summary judgement carried out by the Kuala Lumpur High Court today, 22 July

Najib will have to pay the amount to the government, through LDHN, which succeeded in its bid for summary judgement in a suit to recover RM1.69 billion tax in additional taxes.High Court Judge Justice Ahmad Bache read out his summary judgement ordering Najib to pay the amount to LHDN and also awarded RM15,000 in costs to the tax department.

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What's a summary judgement?

It's a judgement entered by a court for one party and against another party without a full trial.In this case, what it implies is that the former prime minister now must pay the RM1.69 billion to the LHDN, according to an explainer by Malaysiakini.

His tax bill is for the income he didn't declare between 2011 and 2017

The Malaysian government, under the previous Pakatan Harapan administration, had filed the lawsuit against Najib in June last year, naming him as the sole defendant.The government was seeking Najib to pay RM1,692,872,924.83, interest at 5% a year from the date of judgement, as well as costs and other relief deemed fit by the court.

Meanwhile, MCMC has fined Astro for airing a documentary on the murder of Altantuya with whom Najib's name was linked:

                Astro Has Now Been Fined For Airing A Documentary On Altantuya's Murder Back In 2015

MCMC said that the documentary, which was produced by Al Jazeera, was "indecent".

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College Graduate Quits Job To Sell Chicken Rice By The Roadside Because He Felt Underpaid

A college graduate in Bangkok, Thailand recently quit his job to sell chicken rice in front of his home after he decided that he was earning too little in the city

According to China Press, his mother took to Facebook to show her support for him and to also encourage her followers to show some support for his new business.

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The mother wrote that her son had newly graduated with a business communications major this year and found a job when the COVID-19 pandemic began

However, after a few months, she said that she could see him become very unhappy with working in the city and that he was not earning a decent salary, as commuting to work already took a large part of it."The average monthly salary for graduates of his major is usually about THB13,000 (RM1,745). However, he is only earning about THB10,000 (RM1,342) every month," she wrote."His boss can also only afford to pay him that much due to the current poor economy."She added that it costs her son about THB200 (RM26) to commute both ways from work and that the daily journey was very tiring.

So, when he decided to resign, she gave him her full support

"I supported my son's resignation, especially since recently I saw him coming home every day being so reluctant to talk. I knew he was very unhappy," she wrote.After having a discussion with her son, she told him to quit and suggested that he help her set a stall outside their home to sell home-cooked food such as chicken rice."We will go to the market to buy the ingredients. Then, I will cook while he handles the stall in front of our home."

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The mother said that she wrote the post so that his business could gain more attention online

"On the first day, he only sold one box. But I hope everyone can come encourage and support my son," she said.Her Facebook post, which has since been deleted, gained media attention in Thailand and earned much praise from netizens for her support of her son.In the mother's latest post on Facebook on Sunday, 29 November, she showed that they are still running the home business together.

Many Malaysians also feel underpaid compared to their counterparts in other countries:

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"So the question is, are Malaysians underpaid, or the Japanese overpaid?"

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                Survey: 1 In 4 Malaysians Feel Underpaid Compared To Similar Jobs In Other Companies

The 2020 Randstad Workmonitor survey was conducted between 13 March and 20 March.

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                Survey Reveals That Malaysian Employees Are The Unhappiest With Their Salaries

Malaysia ranked the highest in terms of dissatisfaction among several Asian countries.

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Study Shows That Tesco Is The Most Sustainable Retailer In Malaysia

Tesco Stores Sdn Bhd has been named the most environmentally sustainable retailer in Malaysia by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF)

To analyse the current state of sustainability in the retail market in the country, WWF Malaysia designed a study in 2019 to evaluate a retailer's performace as well as its sustainability polices and practices.They created the Sustainable Retailers Scorecard, the first of its kind in Malaysia, to assess top retailers in the country.

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Based on the scorecard, the retailers were appraised through a survey questionnaire and multiple interviews

According to Free Malaysia Today, a total of 18 major retailers were contacted by WWF Malaysia to participate in the study, but only seven responded.The seven retailers were assessed based on five key features:- Environmental policies,- Sustainable packaging,- Sustainable sourcing,- Waste management, and- Green initiatives and consumer approaches.

Tesco launched the 'Unforgettable Bag' campaign to encourage customers to reduce single-use plastic bags.
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Tesco emerged as the top scorer with 76%

Tesco's highest score among the five key parameters assessed was in environmental policies, with a total of 95%, excelling in their commitment towards the United Nation Sustainable Development Goals (UNSDG).However, the results also show that Tesco is still lacking in sustainable sourcing and green initiatives for approaching customers.Tesco was followed by:- Aeon Co Bhd (54%),- AEON Wellness (38%),- MyNews Holdings Bhd (33%),- Caring Pharmacy Bhd (29%),- AEON BiG Sdn Bhd (28%), and- Econsave Cash & Carry Sdn Bhd (17%).

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The results show that all participating retailers were on the path to the adoption of sustainable retailing

The study found that they were aware of and are adopting measures for efficient resource management, reduction of food waste, optimisation of supply chain, and creating customer awareness.However, it was noted that retailers were still lacking in time-bound commitments and clarity in their goals for more effective sustainable retailing.

The study also showed that commitment to sustainability by the retail industry in Malaysia was still not transparent as many retailers had declined to participate

WWF Malaysia called on consumers to score their preferred retailers on their scorecard for sustainability, and demand them to step up if they were falling behind."The world is at a critical stage on the journey to sustainability. Although more major corporations are in the path to sustainability, many have yet to start. This has to change," they wrote on their Facebook page.

In general, Malaysia still needs to improve on waste management:

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We can also play our part as responsible consumers:

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Selamba Basuh Motor Guna Air Rumah Pelanggan, Gelagat Bhaiya Aiskrim Ini Bikin Tawa Ramai

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Sudah menjadi kebiasaan tinggal di taman perumahan, setiap petang pasti ada bermacam-macam jualan

Seperti pak cik roti, pak cik aiskrim dan bermacam-macam lagi jualan yang ada pada setiap petang. Mereka ini kebiasaannya menunggang motosikal dan akan membuat pusingan di sepanjang taman perumahan itu.Namun lain pula dengan sebuah video yang tular di laman sosial TikTok baru-baru ini, apabila seorang lelaki berkongsi ketika seorang penjual aiskrim meminta air telah mengundang tawa ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @boy_ketam1 Bai ni betul buat hal lah. Dia ckp nak minta air skit. Ha nahh basuh motor terus. Aku yang kena. Stop cuci kereta tggu dia basuh motor,, tak marah pon tapi slambe je dia, lawak la   original sound  - Boy ketam 1

Mula-mula beli aiskrim, tiba-tiba sempat pula bhaiya aiskrim minta air sebab nak basuh motor

Menerusi video berkenaan, kelihatan dia membeli aiskrim daripada seorang penjual aiskrim motosikal yang singgah di taman perumahannya.Difahamkan, pada ketika itu dia sedang membasuh kereta. Namun, apa yang menarik perhatian adalah apabila bhaiya aiskrim itu pada awalnya hanya meminta sedikit air.Tetapi, dia dengan selamba menggunakan air itu untuk membasuh keseluruhan motornya. Siap pakej cuci dengan sabun sekali.

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"Member busy basuh motor tu. Jangan dikacau bang haha" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan, kini ia telah meraih sebanyak 284K views, 15.7K likes dan 273 comments di TikTok. Rata-rata netizen turut terhibur melihat gelagat penjual aiskrim itu.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Pandai ambil kesempatan ya bhaiya, bersungguh-sungguh betul cuci motor dia :D

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An MPSJ Officer Who Clamped A Couple's Car Was Attacked With Corrosive Liquid

Man who attacked MPSJ officer for clamping his car has been arrested

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The man who allegedly sprayed an unidentified liquid in the face of an MPSJ officer over a clamped car is an unemployed man in his 50s, according to Serdang OCPD Asst Comm Megat Mohamad Aminuddin Megat Alias.The Star Online reported today, 9 November, that the police picked up the suspect in Bandar Kinrara at about 10.30pm yesterday, 8 November.Megat reportedly said that the suspect has confessed to have been involved in the incident and claimed to have thrown away the canister when he fled the scene, following an interrogation.He also revealed that the man has no prior record and that suspect will be remanded to assist with investigations.

9 NOV, 11:52AM: A Subang Jaya Municipal Council (MPSJ) enforcement officer was just carrying out his duty when he was attacked by an angry couple, recently

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The MPSJ officer, who has not been named in media reports, was carrying out a clamping operation with his partner along Jalan Puteri 1/4, Bandar Puteri Puchong on Tuesday, 7 November, when the incident happened at about 12.40pm. It was reported that they spotted a white Honda Civic car that was parked in a place that was not allowed near a restaurant. The officers proceeded to clamp the vehicle's wheel as it an offence to park illegally.  According to Serdang police chief ACP Megat Mohamad Aminuddin Megat Alias, a couple appeared moments later and berated the officers while acting aggressively for clamping their car.

Things escalated when the man sprayed an unidentified liquid in the face of one of the officers

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It was learned that the couple fled from the scene as soon as they attacked the officer. "The officer felt irritation in his eyes. His vision became blurry and he had difficulty breathing," Megat said, as reported by New Straits Times (NST). The authorities are working to determine the  liquid that was used in the attack.

The police are now looking for the couple involved in the incident, urging them to surrender themselves

The case is being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt with a dangerous weapon and Section 353 for using criminal force to obstruct a public servant from discharging his duty.

Two months ago, a woman was caught on video for threatening an MPSJ officer with a steering lock in the same area:

                5 Facts To Know About The Woman Who Threatened An MPSJ Officer With A Steering Lock

She faces two years in prison if charged and convicted.

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                MPSJ Officer In The 'Steering Lock' Video Gets An Award For His Exemplary Manners

The 31-year-old said that he gets scolded and verbally abused every day.

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[VIDEO] 3 School Bullies Beat Up School Monitor In Seberang Jaya

One Of Three Bullies Who Was Caught On Viral Video Reportedly Died In Accident

Menurut kenalan rapat, arwah Munir sudah banyak berubah dan banyak membuat tugas-tugas kebajikan dan terlibat dengan gotong-royong membersihkan surau dan masjid. Sebelum meninggal, arwah sempat memohon maaf kepada ibubapa dan mangsa buli tersebut.

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Dikatakan, budak yang berbaju merah meninggal dalam kemalangan Jumaat pagi lepas.
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Pagi itu (Jumaat) semasa dalam perjalanan ke sekolah di SMK Taman Inderawasih. Motor Allahyarham Munir terlanggar motor yang terlibat kemalangan sebelum dia tercampak dan meninggal dunia. Jenazahnya tiba di Surau Tuna jam 1230 dan dibawa ke Masjid Seberang Jaya jam 1.

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Masihkah anda ingat kes tiga budak pembuli Sek Men Tun Hussein Onn di Seberang jaya yang menjadi viral dengan video klip lan todak tidak lama dahulu? Salah seorang daripada pelajar itu dikatakan telah meninggal dunia setelah terlibat dengan kes langgar lari jumaat lepas tak jauh dari sekolahnya.

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On 11 April 2013, 3 Secondary School Bullies Were Expelled From SMK Tun Hussein Onn

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Police questioned three secondary school students over a school bullying incident, following a YouTube posting that went viral, featuring a uniform-clad student being thrashed by his schoolmates.

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Menurut Luqman, dia hanya mengetahui dinamakan sebagai suspek dalam kejadian itu apabila diberitahu sepupunya selepas pulang dari sekolah.

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Tiga pelajar Sekolah Menengah Seberang Jaya di sini dikenakan tindakan buang sekolah setelah didapati bersalah memukul seorang pelajar lain di sekolah berkenaan.

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Pelajar berkenaan masih diberi peluang merayu untuk meneruskan semula persekolahan & mereka perlu melalui beberapa prosedur termasuk membuat janji sebelum diterima meneruskan semula persekolahan.

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On 10 April 2013, Alleged Information On Secondary School Bully In Viral Video All Over The Internet

Alleged information about suspects of bullying in a secondary school in Butterworth. Photo by Cyanxkamo Blog.
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Alleged information on one of the secondary school bullies in the viral video was posted on Facebook. In it, with his full name and blog links, Twitter account and Blackberry pin.

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Laman social sekarang sedang rancak berkongsi informasi tentang kejadian buli yang berlaku di Pulau Pinang - seorang identiti pembuli tersebut telah diketahui.

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Siapa Izzat Syafiq tu? Izzat Syafiq ataupun dikenali sebagai Gangster Lan Todak II ialah seorang pelajar yang terpengaruh dengan filem-filem gangster.

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Video Of Secondary School Boys Beating Up Classmate Takes Internet By Storm, FULL VIDEO:

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The Victim Was Reportedly Bullied Because He Had Informed Teachers About The Boys Smoking In School

According to Bernama - Tiga pelajar terbabit dikatakan berang dengan tindakan mangsa, yang juga ketua tingkatan, yang mahu membuat laporan kepada guru kerana mereka membawa telefon bimbit ke sekolah.

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According to The Star - It is learnt the victim had earlier informed the school’s disciplinary teacher after seeing the students smoking in school.

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The Video Starts With A Group Of Students Crowding Around The Camera Before One Student Starts Kicking And Punching His Victim

A video of several secondary school boys beating one of their schoolmates has gone viral on Facebook.

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The video starts with a group of students crowding around the camera, believed to be that of a mobile phone, in a classroom, smiling, shouting and posing for a picture.

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Seconds later, one of the students is seen to have changed into a grey T-shirt before kicking and punching the victim, who still had his bag with him.

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Two others join in the beating and a waste paper basket was also thrown at the victim before another school mate intervenes. The student in the grey T-shirt was seen smiling directly into the camera.

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Dipercayai pembantaian itu disaksikan oleh lebih daripada lima orang dan kebanyakan mereka hanya tertawa melihat mangsa dijadikan punching bag bagi kumpulan samseng itu.

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The Video Caught The Attention Of The Royal Malaysian Police

Pihak polis meminta kerjasama orang ramai yang mempunyai maklumat atau mengenali individu-individu terlibat dalam video tersebut, agar melaporkannya di balai polis bagi membantu siasatan dijalankan.

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Pihak sekolah, mangsa atau keluarga yang terlibat juga diseru tampil untuk membuat laporan polis di balai polis terdekat.

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Comments By Malaysian Netizens:

Video of secondary school boy getting bullied and beaten up goes viral.
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"To stop this, we all have to come up as one voice and fight this bullying together."

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"Let's make sure the person who got beaten gets his justice. The student who got beaten just stood there, but never made himself fall."

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Get Free eWallet Vouchers Worth Up To RM1,000,000 When You Buy Continental Tyres

This Spotlight is sponsored by Continental Tyres Malaysia.

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As we enter the new normal and begin going out more regularly again, it's important to keep road safety in mind

One of the most important things when driving is having quality tyres. They are essential for safe driving and are the only point of road-critical contact. That's why you should always make sure to select a good tyre, while taking into consideration the comfort, performance, and budget.Continental Tyres utilises German Technology in the manufacturing of their world-renowned tyres that make mobility and transport more sustainable, safer, convenient, and most importantly, more affordable!

Here are the three main types of Continental Tyres that are suitable for everyday driving:

1. MaxContact 6 -  For an enhanced grip, this tyre's Chevron Grip Elements allow for an even pressure distribution, thus, better wet braking and handling

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In Malaysia’s unpredictable climate, this would be a good choice as you’d always be prepared when there is a downpour. Remember, safety first!Additionally, noise levels are lowered and a comfortable drive can be achieved with the MaxContact 6 tyre because of its Noise Breaker 2.0 technology, which breaks down noise waves that flow through the grooves.

2. UltraContact 6 - With an emphasis on performance and safety, this tyre impresses with its Aqua Drainage technology

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In general, the centre of tyres are especially at risk from aquaplaning. To reduce the chances of this occurring, the Aqua Drainage elements are positioned to push water into the tread grooves through a tube system.Also, this tyre’s new adaptive Diamond Blend composition activates short-grip polymers when cornering or braking. The long mileage-polymers are entangled and have a solid connection to one another, ensuring a high mileage performance. Safe for the roads and your wallet.

3. ComfortContact CC6 - Travel with maximum comfort and minimal noise

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The Harmonic Comfort Chambers positioned on the inner shoulder of the tyre pattern are designed to prevent noise emission towards passengers. This tyre’s CC6 Whisper Compound is able to absorb tyre vibrations to diffuse road noise by dampening on-road micro bumps so the tyre rolls smoothly. Drive in comfort and style with the ComfortContact CC6 - with noise cancelling-features, you are sure to enjoy long-distance drives over any terrain.

Need a tyre change? Continental Tyres is having an awesome promotion in conjunction with Hari Kebangsaan, from 26 June - 31 August.

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With a minimum purchase of two Continental tyres, you will receive PETRONAS or Touch 'n Go eWallet e-cash vouchers.Check out the rewards up for grabs:- RM20 e-cash vouchers when you purchase two tyres for rim sizes 13" - 16"- RM50 e-cash vouchers when you purchase two tyres for rim sizes 17" and above- RM40 e-cash vouchers when you purchase four tyres for rim size 13"-16"- RM100 e-cash vouchers when you purchase four tyres with rim sizes 17" and above

Here's how it works:STEP 1: Visit your nearest Continental dealer and buy two or four tyresSTEP 2: Scan the QR code and submit your receiptSTEP 3: Receive your e-cash vouchers via SMS notification

Say hello to amazing rewards and expertly crafted tyres this Hari Kebangsaan!

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[QUIZ] Pick A Random Number From 1 To 62 And We'll Tell You How Lucky You Are

In conjunction with Malaysia’s 62nd National Day, Coway is giving away 62 lucky draw prizes worth up to RM220,000!

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Feeling lucky? Pick a random number from 1 to 62, and see what prize you could end up getting if you join Coway's The Lucky Rain contest:

Disclaimer: Scroll back up after you've chosen your number to see your results! You can play as many times as you want. Actual prizes not included, but read to the end of the story to find out how you could stand a chance to win!

Do you love the result you got? (If not, you can always refresh and play again)

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Check out all the cool prizes up for grabs with Coway's The Lucky Rain contest:

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Grand prize:1 x Mazda CX-3 worth RM126,0001st prize:1 x 3D2N wellness spa travel package to your destination of choice worth RM3,8002nd prize:17 x Coway products worth a total of RM68,000

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3rd prize:1 x Samsung Galaxy S10+1 x Samsung 50” NU7400 Smart 4K UHD TV1 x Samsung POWERbot Vacuum Cleaner with CycloneForce, 80W (VR10M7020UW)1 x Samsung Galaxy A801 x Samsung Gear Fit2 Pro1 x Samsung Q60R Panaromic Soundbar1 x Dyson Airwrap Styler1 x Garmin Vivoactive 3 Element1 x Gintell G-Protaz Foot MassagerConsolation prizes:20 x AEON Vouchers applicable to any purchase in AEON and AEON Wellness14 x Touch 'n Go gift cards worth RM100 each

Here’s how you could stand a chance to win:

STEP 1: Purchase or rent any Coway products and have it installed by 30 September 2019. Each product will give you one entry.STEP 2: Take a picture of yourself together with your new Coway product and post it on Facebook or Instagram with the hashtag #luckytohavecoway.STEP 3: Remember to set your post to ‘public.'

The Lucky Rain contest ends on 23 September 2019, so make sure you don’t miss out on all the amazing prizes. All you have to do is purchase or rent one of these Coway products:

1. Enjoy clean drinking water at the perfect temperature with Coway water purifiers

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2. Breathe in clean, fresh air with Coway air purifiers

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3. Spruce up your bathrooms with elegantly designed Coway bathroom accessories

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4. Install Coway's outdoor filter to enjoy clean water at home

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Plus, the great thing about Coway products is that you can get it for a low monthly rental, along with free 5 years servicing

Ready to get a new Coway product and stand a chance to win great lucky draw prizes? Head over to their website to find out more today!

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Here's The Schedule For DidikTV So You Know What Programmes And Classes Are Coming Up

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This Spotlight is sponsored by the Ministry of Education.

DidikTV, an education-based channel, is one of the Ministry of Education (MOE)'s initiatives to improve home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) in Malaysia

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Formerly known as TV Pendidikan, this collaboration between ntv7 and Media Prima has allowed DidikTV to be completely focused on educational content catered to over five million students nationwide.

With programmes structured for both primary and secondary school students, the content itself is based on the curriculum and co-curriculum of MOE

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DidikTV will also broadcast edutainment programmes and content produced by students. Additionally, the programmes will feature important lifelong lessons and moral values, which are essential for good character development.

Following the introduction of DidikTV, MOE has released the full schedule of programmes to be aired from 17 February until 23 February

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With this schedule, students can start off the day by watching Aktif, a programme bringing you your daily dose of motivation, step-by-step workouts, and even tips for a healthy breakfast.SPM students may also tune in to programmes such as Road to Success, where experienced teachers bring you through the correct techniques on acing subjects such as Mathematics, Science, Sejarah, Bahasa Melayu, Bahasa Cina, and many more.

DidikTV broadcasts live on channel 107 on MyTV, channel 147 on Astro, and channel ntv7 on TV Unifi. Alternatively, DidikTV videos are also available on ntv7's YouTube channel.

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                Ministry Of Education's DidikTV To Start Airing Tomorrow So All Kids Can Learn Together

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NYT Video Tracks The Life Of A Malaysian Jihadist Who Died Fighting Assad In Syria

"People wonder why our religious teacher, who seemed so gentle was willing to wage Jihad for Allah in Syria," so opens the NYT video that tracks the life of Mohd Lotfi Ariffin, a Malaysian Jihadist, who died in September 2014 fighting President Bashar al-Assad

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In the nine-minute long video, titled The Jihadist in Our Family, Mohd Zainol Ariffin, brother of slain Mohd Lotfi Ariffin, is shown telling students at a madrasah in Kedah that they should follow Lotfi's path if they wished to become martyrs in the name of Islam

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Mohd Lotfi Ariffin was among several Malaysians who travelled to Syria to join militant groups such as the Islamic State. Aged 46, he bid his wife and six children goodbye in early 2014. The former Kedah PAS Youth information chief wished to achieve martyrdom.

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As per a BBC report from August 2014, Mohd Lotfi Ariffin was engaged in Jihad, fighting against Bashar al-Assad. The report, citing his Facebook account, said that he was based in the city of Hama.He claimed to be a member of Ajnad al-Sham, which he said is loosely linked to the al-Nusra Front. As per the report, he disavowed any links to the Islamic State in Iraq and the Levant (ISIS), now called the Islamic State (IS).

Mohd Lotfi died in September 2014 following an ambush on rebel militants. In the NYT video, his brother Mohd Zainol Ariffin describes slain Lotfi's path as a noble one, pointing out that he had to leave his family and friends behind to fight for his beliefs.

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19-year-old Yusran Budiman, one of the students shown in the video, said he was inspired by Lotfi. "If we want to go to heaven, we have to die with honour. One of the easiest ways is to die a martyr. So personally, I would like to die a martyr," said Yusran.

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The NYT video, which has been made by journalist Poh Si Teng, a Penangite now based in US, also features Lotfi's eldest son Ahmad Salahuddin. He said that when they heard of Lotfi's death, the family was thankful because he had achieved martyrdom.

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The video then cuts to slain Lofti's brother Mohd Zainol, who says:

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"We are proud because we have a teacher who is pious and who was willing to fight for Islam with his body, life and soul. And so as students, we should learn from him, our teacher who has left us."


CNN Said Cendol Is From Singapore In Its List Of Top Desserts & M'sians Are Not Having It

CNN has published its list of the world's '50 Best Desserts' and Malaysians are not eating it up

In the list which included Japanese cheesecake, Italian gelato, Hong Kong egg tarts, and Thai mango sticky rice, popular sweet treat cendol was in good company.The only problem? CNN credited the dessert - which consists of iced coconut milk, palm sugar syrup, and green rice-flour jelly - to Singapore.

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While it was acknowledged that cendol can be found throughout Southeast Asia, CNN wrote that "Singapore's take" of including sweetened red beans makes it "especially tempting"

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While its origin is unconfirmed, cendol is said to have come from either Indonesia or Malaysia.

Malaysian netizens who disagreed with CNN's claim took to social media to express their thoughts

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Like good sports, Singaporeans have chimed in in agreement, saying that it is unfair to give them credit for the popular Southeast Asian dessert

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Another Singaporean netizen wrote that, "I wouldn't call cendol a Singaporean dessert. It's popular here but I don't think it is as famous as it is in Malaysia or Indonesia. And I don't think having the red beans is exclusive to Singapore."

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Cendol durian is life.

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