10 Food Photography Tricks To Make Your Pictures Look Delicious Every Time

1. Take photos using natural daylight

Try to always shoot your food pictures in natural daylight rather than under artificial lighting. Unless you're doing studio photography, artificial light from a lamp can make the food look orange and unappetising.

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2. Get creative and try a variety of camera angles

Show off your food in a different way than most people would see it. Things to try out include shooting directly overhead, tilted at a 45-degree angle, and from the side. Move around your plate and take a variety of angles so you can pick out your favourite later.

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3. Use a neutral background to ensure the food remains the star

Backgrounds that are too messy or colourful may distract the viewer from the food. Neutral backgrounds ensure the dish remains the star of the shot. There are three main types of background that enhance food really well, light backgrounds, dark backgrounds, and (brown) wooden backgrounds.

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4. Make use of a few props to tell a story

Take a little extra time to add props to your pictures to tell a story. Choose props that are low-key and not distracting so that the food remains the centre focus. Simple props to introduce include napkins, cutlery, and raw ingredients of the dish.

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5. Crop the plate to mix things up

Don't be afraid to get in close and crop that plate! You're not selling the plate, you're showing off the food.

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6. Introduce a human element

Adding a hand holding a plate or the food itself allows you to show scale and adds a personal touch to your image. This can make the food look more appealing and real to your viewers as they can imagine themselves eating it.

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7. Use the restaurant's interior design elements as a backdrop

If you're in a cute restaurant, make use of their interior design. Create an instant backdrop with unique wallpaper, neon art installations, brick walls, and so forth. Or if you're at a food truck or pop-up stall, use the street as your backdrop to tell a story.

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8. Keep your photos sharp and in focus

Blurry photos are caused by camera shake. There are different ways to solve this. You can use a tripod to ensure your camera stays completely still when shooting, or use a faster shutter speed with a larger aperture, or raise your ISO to decrease the amount of light needed.

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9. Play around with vertical shots

It's more comfortable to shoot photos in a horizontal format, which is why it's great to break out of the mold and try shooting vertically once in a while. It gives you a nice depth from foreground to background, and having a good mix of horizontal and vertical photos adds variety to your portfolio, blog, and social media feeds.

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10. Never use your flash on food

On-camera flash tends to look terrible on food. You'll end up with weird highlights on any area that has moisture, which makes your food look greasy. Opt for soft, natural light instead.

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Almost 1 Million Residents In Sabah Will Be Under Lockdown Starting Midnight

Defence Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob just announced that four districts in Sabah will be placed under an administrative Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO)

In a statement issued on social media, the minister explained that the districts that will be under the order include Lahad Datu, Tawau, Kunak, and Semporna.

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Since 1 September, these districts have recorded a total of 1,195 positive COVID-19 cases

Ismail Sabri cited the Ministry of Health (MOH) statistics that recorded 634 cases in Tawau, 255 cases in Semporna, 241 cases in Lahad Datu, and 65 cases in Kunak.

He said, "Looking at the number of cases, the government, based on advice by the health minister, has decided to implement an administrative Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) in these areas."

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Effective 29 September until 12 October, almost one million residents will be under the TEMCO.
Those living in the areas under lockdown will not be allowed to leave the TEMCO areas throughout the duration of the order.

Meanwhile, non-residents and visitors are also prohibited from entering the affected districts, as reported by CodeBlue.Starting 12.01am tomorrow, only essential goods and services will be allowed to resume operations while other businesses are forced to halt operations. The areas under TEMCO will have a medical base open and all entry pathways to the districts under the order will be closed.

According to a tweet by the Ministry of Health, the TEMCO will affect a total of 926,661 people.

Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Diperketatkan Bersasar (PKPDB) secara pentadbiran di Lahad Datu, Tawau, Kunak dan Semporna bermula 12.01 malam ini sehingga 12 Okt melibatkan 926,661 penduduk. - @IsmailSabri60— KKMalaysia (@KKMPutrajaya) September 28, 2020

Read the Defence Minister's full statement here:

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[VIDEO] Tonton 21 Kompilasi Iklan Raya Aidilfitri 2021 Yang Paling 'Awesome' Tahun Ini

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Sambutan Hari Raya Aidilfitri pada tahun ini sekali lagi menyaksikan rakyat Malaysia semuanya perlu duduk di rumah

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Mana tidaknya, baru-baru ini kerajaan telah mengumumkan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP) dilaksana di seluruh negara bermula pada 10 Mei hingga 6 Jun 2021.Malah kita juga tidak dibenarkan untuk pulang ke kampung untuk menyambut Raya bersama keluarga tersayang.Walau bagaimanapun, pengorbanan ini sangat diperlukan bagi memastikan rangkaian Covid-19 dapat diputuskan agar tidak terus merebak.Biarpun tidak dapat berkumpul bersama insan tersayang menjelang Syawal, namun sambutan itu masih boleh diraikan seperti yang ditonjolkan beberapa iklan di bawah ini bagi mengembalikan mood Raya pada tahun ini.

Berikut di bawah adalah antara iklan Raya menarik pada tahun 2021:

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4. Gamuda Land

5. Tenaga Nasional Berhad

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16. HongLeong Bank

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17. AIA Malaysia

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18. MR.DIY

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19. Monsta (BoBoiBoy & Mechamanto)

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20. SAJI

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21. ecoBrown's

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Jadi, iklan Raya 2021 yang mana satu menjadi pilihan hati anda?
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Netizens Criticise Selangor's Move To Charge Foreign Workers For Using Free Buses

Foreigners will no longer be able to ride Smart Selangor buses for free beginning 2020

theSundaily reported that the announcement was made during the Selangor state assembly sitting on Monday, 4 November.State Local Government, Public Transportation, and New Village Development executive councillor Ng Sze Han said a fee of RM1 will be imposed on non-Malaysians who utilise the service.

State Local Government, Public Transportation, and New Village Development executive councillor Ng Sze Han.
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The fee is set to be implemented sometime in 2020, but the Selangor government has not decided on the right mechanism for identifying non-Malaysian riders

"We may use MyKad. But we are thinking of other alternatives as many students do not carry their MyKad with them," Ng elaborated during the sitting, reported The Star."On the mode of payment, we are looking at cashless transactions."Prior to the state assembly meeting, SelangorKini reported on Friday, 1 November, that the Selangor Menteri Besar said 'Tap To Ride' systems will be installed on the buses for citizens to tap their MyKads at.

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Additionally, Ng refuted claims that foreigners were the bigger users of the service.Citing studies by the Hulu Selangor and Shah Alam local authorities, he said foreigners make up only 2% and 9% of commuters, respectively.

However, the announcement has drawn flak from netizens for being discriminatory and racist

A viral tweet showing a photo of the printed news report received multiple replies and quote tweets condemning the move.

"Imagine being so racist, you want to inconvenience everyone on the bus by implementing a whole ID and payment system just so you can be sure you're discriminating against migrants," said one netizen.

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Another netizen questioned if the fee will apply to foreigners who are "wealthy European tourists" as well."If so, and they cause a ruckus about it, will the policy stick? If not, just admit lah you didn't want migrant workers on the same bus," they continued.

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Several netizens also pointed out the various ways foreign workers have helped build Malaysia

"We eat the roti canai that migrant workers made at mamak restaurants everyday. We live and work in buildings that they built. We got them to clean our streets, and many of us were even raised by non-Malaysian maids," shared a netizen."But if they want to ride the free bus, then we start to be calculative."

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Another said, "Ask any Malaysian and they'll admit foreign workers are subject to some of the most dehumanising conditions. It's equivalent to torture. Ask a Malaysian how much they think a foreign worker earns. And we won't even let them ride a f*****g bus for free?"

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"I don't see why foreign workers who build our houses, clean up our streets, serve us food, and pick up and clean after us in malls, offices, and homes should have to pay to take the free bus. They don't get paid more than locals," one netizen mused.

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"Apa Lagi Yang Doktor Boleh Buat, Doktor Selalu Berada Dalam Situasi Serba Salah."

Memegang tanggungjawab sebagai seorang doktor bukanlah suatu perkara yang mudah kerana mereka perlu berhadapan dengan pelbagai situasi serta bermacam ragam pesakit. Malah, apa sahaja keputusan yang dibuat oleh doktor adalah atas tanggungjawab mereka sepenuhnya. Namun, perkongsian kisah daripada Fahd Razy berkaitan pengalamannya sepanjang menjadi doktor ini pastinya membuatkan sesiapa saja mengalirkan air mata.  Beliau berkongsi beberapa kisah mengenai pesakit-pesakit yang pernah beliau temui sepanjang bergelar doktor hingga ke hari ini.

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API DI DEPAN, DURI DI BELAKANGDia seorang tukang cuci pinggan. Datang untuk minta ubat sapu. Kedua-dua tangannya menggelupas teruk, ada bahagian yang bernanah, ada yang berdarah. Bahkan ada bahagian yang kemerahan nampak isi. Berbau juga. Sangat teruk!Diagnosis – Infected Contact Dermatitis. Tangannya mendapat radang kulit akibat terlalu terdedah dengan sabun basuh pinggan terlalu lama. Alergik pun ada. Lalu kuman-kuman pun masuk ke dalam luka-luka tersebut.“Puan kena rehat. Ambil cuti dulu dua-tiga minggu, jangan sentuh air sabun. Kalau tak, saya bagi ubat berbotol-botol pun sampai bila-bila tak akan baik.”Sudah beberapa bulan, beberapa kali jumpa pakar kulit. Tetapi tak sembuh-sembuh, kerana dia terus menerus mencelupkan tangannya ke dalam air sabun yang jadi punca tangannya begitu. Bayangkan api - doktor simbah air (ubat), tapi dia simbah minyak kembali (guna sabun sama lagi). Sampai bila-bila pun tak akan padam.

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Pelbagai cubaan, guna sarung tangan, gagal. Tukar sabun, pun gagal.“Tak boleh doktor. Kalau saya cuti dua hari pun, tak cukup duit, anak-anak saya nak makan apa? Kalau dua minggu, mati lah saya nanti doktor.” Sebak saya dengar.Doktor sering terperangkap dalam situasi begini. Serba salah.Tak semua penyakit memerlukan ubat. Kadangkala ia hanya semudah – mengelakkan punca penyakit (seperti alergik dan dermatitis ini). Benar katanya. Contact dermatitis sebegitu, rawatan terbaik ialah – JAUHI irritants atau bahan kimia/sabun yang menjadi puncanya.Malangnya, itu satu-satunya cara untuk dia dapat makan. Dapat hidup.

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Seorang pesakit yang lain, sakit belakang yang sangat teruk. Sangat teruk, bergantung kepada analgesik (pil tahan sakit) semata-mata. Punca, terlalu mengangkat barang berat, kerja buruh. Umurnya pun dah hampir 50, unsur-unsur osteoporosis tentu ada.“Pakcik kena rehat lah. Makan ubat saja tak jadi. Hilang sakit kejap beberapa jam, lepas tu datang balik. Makin kerja makin teruk.”Dia geleng. “Pakcik rehat, tak ada duit lah Doktor. Anak-anak ada yang sekolah lagi. Duit bantuan mana cukup.”Kita selalu ambil mudah kesenangan kita. Nikmat-nikmat yang kita dapat, terutama kesihatan. Makan-minum cukup, sihat pula.

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“Pakcik demam tinggi ni! Hari ni rehat, saya bagi MC dua hari ya? Jangan menyapu, panas ni.”“Tak apa lah doktor. Selagi boleh kerja, pakcik kena kerja. Pakcik dibayar ikut hari, nanti tak ada duit nak makan.”Apa lagi yang doktor boleh buat?“Makcik, kena rehat sikit. Siang berniaga dah. Malam memasak lagi. Ni tekanan darah tinggi sangat, boleh pecah salur darah nanti kena stroke.”“Tak boleh doktor. Tak ada orang nak tolong makcik. Kalau tak jual, tak makan lah makcik.”Selagi boleh bergerak, selagi itu mereka tak akan berhenti.“Encik, seminggu sampai 3 kali kena asma ni. Cuba lah tukar skop kerja lain, bincang dengan bos. Bawa lori pasir ni banyak terdedah debu. Bahaya, takut nanti tiba-tiba dapat serangan teruk. Asma jangan main-main encik, ramai yang kritikal kerana asma.”

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“Tak apa lah doktor. Dah cuba bincang, bos kata kalau nak tukar, saya kena buang lah. Kerja lain tak reti dah. Tak apa lah. Kalau dah sampai masa saya, nak buat macam mana. Sekurang-kurangnya tak payah fikir pasal makan-minum dah.”Ah.Apa lagi doktor nak kata? Nak melangkah, api di depan. Nak berpatah, duri di belakang. Terpaksa mereka meneruskan hidup walaupun memakan diri.Semoga golongan ini diberkati dan dipermudahkan perjalanannya. Amin.

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Panik Kereta Tiba-Tiba Berhenti Tengah Jalan? Ini Cara Mudah Tolak Kereta Seorang Diri!

Pernah tak berdepan dengan situasi kereta tiba-tiba rosak di tengah jalan? Lagi tak best bila tengah berseorangan waktu itu.

Sesiapa sahaja yang berdepan dengan situasi kereta rosak di tengah jalan pasti akan berasa panik lebih-lebih lagi ketika sedang berseorangan.

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Sudahlah dengan bunyi hon dari kenderaan lain yang berada di belakang, sudah tentu otak akan tiba-tiba jadi 'blank' tidak tahu nak buat apa.Nak alihkan kereta ke tepi jalan pula rasa diri ini tidak cukup kuat. Iyalah, mana mampu nak tolak kereta seorang diri. Tapi sebenarnya, ada caranya!

Baru-baru ini tular video dari laman TikTok mengajar cara untuk menolak kereta sekiranya sedang bersendirian.
Menariknya, yang berbadan kurus dan kecil pun boleh buat!

Dalam video tersebut, seorang mekanik secara santai telah berkongsikan tips dan cara-cara untuk menolak kereta apabila sedang bersendirian:

  @carlsonchia_oe Seorang pun boleh tolak kereta #carlsonchia #oeacademy #tiktokguru #tiktokguru #tiktok #ItStartsOnTikTok #malaysia  original sound - [email protected]_oe - [email protected]_oe

Tekan butang double signal.Tukarkan gear ke N.Turunkan handbrake.Turunkan cermin sehingga habis.Tarik habis safety belt dan tutup pintu.Masukkan badan ke dalam safety belt.Tangan di stereng kereta dan tolak kereta.

Ternyata cara yang ditunjukkan mekanik ini memang membantu sekiranya kita berdepan dengan situasi tidak terjangka ini.

Bukan sekadar itu sahaja, akaun TikTok @carlsonchia_oe turut berkongsikan beberapa video tips menarik berkenaan kereta dengan cara yang santai dan mudah difahami

Antara video menarik daripada Carlson:1) Cara mengisi angin tayar:

  @carlsonchia_oe Episode pertama kepada pemilik kereta wanita #oeacademy #tiktokguru #diyguru #clgroupautoservice  original sound - [email protected]_oe - [email protected]_oe

			2. Cara pilih brek pads berkualiti:

  @carlsonchia_oe Video ini berkongsi apa macam pilih brek pads yang kualiti #TikTokGuru #MoreThan60s #diyguru #oeacademy #clgroupautoservice  original sound - [email protected]_oe - [email protected]_oe

			3. Tips baiki wiper berbunyi:

  @carlsonchia_oe ubat gigi..Satu tips untuk anda #morethan60s #TikTokGuru #tiktok #diyguru #carlsonchia #clgroupautoservice #foreman #mechanic  original sound - [email protected]_oe - [email protected]_oe


It Will Cost You At Least RM4,200 To Get The New iPhone X

The iPhone rumour mill can finally be put to rest.
Apple held one of its biggest events yesterday night, where it unveiled the iPhone X, a top-of-the-line smartphone with an edge-to-edge display and face recognition system.

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Calling it "the future of the smartphone", the iPhone X (it's pronounced "ten" by the way, not "X") features a 5.8-inch OLED screen that boasts brighter and sharper colours. It's also the first iPhone to do away with the iconic home button. And no, Apple didn't reinstate the headphone jack.The iPhone X was released alongside the iPhone 8 and 8 Plus.

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Since the home button is gone, Apple has moved some of the phone's features to a side button.

The facial recognition system or Face ID allows users to unlock the device by scanning their faces with front camera

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It will also have two 12 megapixel cameras, as well as the company’s new portrait-lighting feature which promises better selfies.Apple said the battery has greatly improved as well; it will last almost two hours longer than the iPhone 7.

There's also wireless charging on the iPhone X - you don't have to plug the phone into a power socket to charge it, just drop it on top of an inductive pad

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Apple will be bringing out a charging device that allows users to charge their iPhone, Apple Watch, and even AirPod headphones all at once. Apple will be introducing out its own "AirPower" charging mat that will work with current wireless charging standards.Powering the iPhone X is the new A11 Bionic chip, a six-core chipset comprising of two high-performance cores, four power-efficient cores, and a new Apple-designed GPU.

Price-wise, the iPhone X ain't cheap. It starts at USD999 (around RM4,200) for the 64GB base model while the 256GB model will cost you USD1,149 (around RM4,800).

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The phone will be available in silver and space grey. It will go on sale from 3 November in the US. No details as to when it's released in Malaysia.

Apple fanboys, you know what to do...

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Will you be purchasing the iPhone X when it releases in Malaysia? Let us know in the comment section below.

While the iPhone X looks impressive and state-of-the-art, many don't share the same sentiments with the iPhone 8:

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Free 4G Wi-Fi In Selangor? Really?

The Selangor Government Will Soon Set Up A 4G Telecommunications System To Provide Free 4G Wi-Fi For Residents

The Selangor government will soon set up a 4G telecommunications system in the state that will provide residents access to free wireless Internet (Wi-Fi).

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The technology will be based on the Optical Distribution Antenna System (Odas), said Selangor Menteri Besar Tan Sri Abdul Khalid Ibrahim in his summary of the State Budget Dialogue 2015 at the Shah Alam Convention Centre.

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According To MB Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, The Government Would Present The Plans To The Members Of Parliaments And State Assemblymen Soon

According To MB Tan Sri Khalid Ibrahim, The Government Would Present The Plans To The Members Of Parliaments And State Assemblymen Soon
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He said the state government was now tweaking the working paper and would present the plans to the Members of Parliament and state assemblymen soon. "We will soon invite them and other parties involved to listen to the state government's briefing of the plans.

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“The working paper is complete but we need a little time to finish setting it up before the system can be implemented," Khalid (pic) was quoted as saying by Selangorkini.

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The Plan Is To Provide The Public With Free Wi-Fi While Generating Income For The State Government By Renting Out Telecommunication Structures

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He said the policy would provide the public with free Wi-Fi while generating income for the state government through renting out telecommunication structures.

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"If it is implemented, it would give free Wi-Fi services to all of the rakyat in Selangor, including closed circuit television (CCTV)," said Khalid.

        themalaysianinsider.com

The State Government Is Predicted To Rake In Billions From The Project In Seven Years

Science and Technology executive council member Dr Daroyah Alwi predicted that the state government would rake in billions of ringgit from the project in the next seven years. He said that state authorities and mosques would generate income from renting out the structures.

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"Moving the structures from the rooftops to the lamp posts will change the landscape of the Wifi network in this state," he said in his summary. "As landowners, the state government must seize this opportunity to generate income by renting out the telecommunication structures that we suggested to the telco firms."

        msn.com

Selangor Launched The Free Wi-Fi Programme In January 2013. 37 Areas Were Said To Have Free Wi-Fi Connections.

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The state-wide installation of broadband internet (wifi) in Selangor is being rapidly implemented and is expected to be completed by early January 2013.

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The Selangorku WiFi program is part of RM2.74mil initiative to develop rural Selangor areas. The Wi-Fi connection under the project has a 2-megahertz bandwidth within a 200m radius and can cater 100 users simultaneously. Each user will be limited to 30 minutes of continuous surfing.

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4. Indulge in the ultimate lakeside living at Sejati Lakeside

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Property type: 2-storey terrace and superlink homesSize: Land area from 22' x 70' - 26' x 70'Price: From RM929,000Sejati Lakeside is a freehold and low-density development in Cyberjaya. Offering homeowners direct access to 45 acres of lake and 5 acres of landscape park with 19 different kinds of facilities for young and old alike.Each lakeside home comes with spacious bedrooms with en suite bathrooms, including a sizeable room on the ground floor for guests or the elderly with mobility concerns.

5. Designed as a 24/7 urban hub, Sekitar26 is envisioned to be the 'go-to' place for people in Shah Alam

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Property type: 2-storey shop offices & office spacesSize: Built-up from 2,679 sq ftPrice: From RM1.4 millionLocated in the matured business hub of Shah Alam, Sekitar26 is the perfect place for businesses to thrive. It also offers excellent connectivity to major highways that lead to Port Klang, Kuala Lumpur, and other transport terminals like Subang Airport, KLIA, and KLIA2.Featuring contemporary designs and a lush urban landscape, it aims to be the beacon for businesses and brands that are looking for a stylish yet practical address in the thriving Shah Alam.

6. Experience Penang's first university metropolis at Utropolis Batu Kawan

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Property type: Commercial suite | Serviced apartmentSize: Built-up from 667 sq ft - 1,744 sq ftPrice: From RM414,000Complemented by UOW Malaysia KDU Penang University College, Utropolis Batu Kawan is a self-contained and integrated township, offering leisure, entertainment, retail, education, and residential elements.The first university metropolis of its kind in Penang, Utropolis Batu Kawan is set to become the heart of life among students and residents in Seberang Perai Selatan.

7. Get up close with nature at Bukit Banyan, an elevated residential haven in Sungai Petani

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Property type: 2-storey terrace | 2-storey semi-D homesSize: Land area from 22’/24’ x 75’ - 40’ x 85’Price: From RM399,900Set atop 520-acres of elevated land, Bukit Banyan blends contemporary architecture seamlessly with nature, lush greenery, natural sunlight, and fresh air. This well-planned township is gated and guarded, while featuring eight thematic landscape parks that offer fun and relaxation amidst serene greenery.

Plus, check out some of Paramount's upcoming projects open for registration:

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Enjoy living in comfortable homes at Arinna Kemuning Utama, a freehold, low-density high-rise residential development located in Kemuning Utama, next to Kota Kemuning in Shah Alam.It is surrounded by essential amenities and facilities, and is easily accessible via major highways. These modern homes also provide an innovative suite of smart home solutions, bringing comfort and connectivity to your fingertips.

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Set within the prime centre of Kuala Lumpur, The Atrium, KL is a freehold, premium serviced apartments that will be ready by 2023. With five-star rooftop facilities, spectacular views of the KL cityscape, and partially furnished units equipped with smart home features, The Atrium is designed to offer you luxury living in the heart of the city.It is also surrounded by international schools, malls, and premium grocers , in addition to being just five minutes from LRT and MRT stations. The Atrium is also near to financial districts, with corporate banks, medical centres, and restaurants all within close reach.

Want to learn how you can own your dream property with a customised payment plan to suit your needs? Find out more about Paramount Property's Priority Package on their website!

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Sibuk Bekerja Ketika Ramadan, Lisa Surihani Kongsi Kepentingan Penjagaan Kesihatan Imuniti

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Bekerja keras seharian untuk mencari rezeki bagi memenuhi permintaan keluarga dan insan tersayang pada Ramadan bukanlah sesuatu perkara mudah

Itulah antara intipati filem pendek bertajuk ‘Kuatkan imuniti, rezeki Ramadan dinikmati’ yang menampilkan duta jenama terbaru Selebriti terkenal Lisa Surihani yang berkongsi kepentingan untuk menjaga kesihatan diri meski sibuk bekerja.

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Video berdurasi 2 minit 2 saat ini mengadaptasi kisah realiti yang biasa dihadapi oleh individu dalam kehidupan seharian. Filem pendek ini membawakan penceritaan Seloka iaitu genre muzik Melayu, kebiasaanya digunakan dengan cara berjenaka untuk penceritaan cerita rakyat dan tradisi.Mesej utama filem pendek ini adalah memberi pendedahan kepada orang ramai tentang cara mudah mengekalkan tenaga berpanjangan sepanjang hari, dengan saranan untuk mengambil satu tablet Redoxon® setiap hari.Ini kerana, di dalam setiap satu tablet vitamin Redoxon® mengandungi tiga dalam satu manfaat kombinasi Vitamin C, D, Zink, untuk sokongan imunisasi sepanjang berpuasa.

Redoxon® tekan kesihatan imun diri

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Ramadan tahun ini pastinya lebih bermakna bagi umat Islam selepas hampir dua tahun menantikan sambutan Aidilfitri bersama keluarga dan saudara disebabkan berhadapan dengan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (PKP). Selain melaksanakan ibadah, tanggungjawab lain seperti menyediakan keperluan keluarga serta membuat persediaan bagi mendapatkan hari raya yang ideal turut tidak dilupakan.Bagi sesetengah individu, Ramadan boleh menjadi sedikit mencabar kerana mereka perlu bekerja keras dan menyebabkan kurang mendapat rehat dan tidur yang tidak mencukupi. Ini kerana, peningkatan aktiviti fizikal dan kekurangan rehat boleh menjejaskan kesihatan imun dan meningkatkan risiko untuk seseorang individu mendapat sakit seperti selsema dan sakit tekak¹.

Vitamin C, D, and Zink untuk kesihatan imuniti

Pek Ramadan Redoxon® Edisi Terhad kini boleh didapati di kedai rasmi Bayer, Shopee dan Lazada.
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Umum mengetahui, vitamin adalah elemen yang sangat penting serta diperlukan bagi menjamin tubuh badan yang sihat. Terdapat pelbagai jenis vitamin dan zat mineral yang diperlukan oleh badan dan boleh didapati dengan cara mudah melalui pengambilan sayur-sayuran, buah-buahan dan bijirin.Meski tidak dinafikan ramai individu mengalami kekurangan vitamin dalam badan berikutan masalah untuk mengamalkan pemakanan seimbang berikutan kekangan masa dan diet tidak seimbang. Bagi menangani masalah ini, orang ramai disarankan untuk mengambil vitamin dalam bentuk suplemen sebagai makanan tambahan untuk mendapatkan manfaat yang sama.Seperti saranan Lisa Surihani, antara suplemen dan makanan tambahan yang boleh diamalkan oleh orang ramai adalah vitamin larut dari Redoxon®.

Peraduan Redoxon® petua buster

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Bermula 6 sehingga 27 April, jangan lepaskan peluang untuk menyertai peraduan Redoxon® Petua Buster di media sosial dengan mengikuti tiga langkah mudah ini dan berpeluang menerima 15 pek edisi terhad Redoxon®.Layari siaran peraduan di Facebook Redoxon® dan komen petua untuk kekal sihat yang anda pernah dengar pada video berikut, kemudian tag tiga rakan anda beserta tanda pagar #SehariSebiji.Pastikan profil media sosial Instagram dan Facebook anda berada dalam tetapan ‘awam’ bagi memastikan penyertaan anda sah.Cerita anda akan dikongsi dan diletakkan pada bahagian sorotan Instagram Redoxon®. Lima pemenang terpilih akan diumumkan pada setiap minggu, jom sertai sekarang!Selain itu, orang ramai juga boleh mendapatkan pek Ramadan Redoxon® sebagai buah tangan ‘balik kampung’ kepada ahli keluarga dan rakan-rakan sempena raya ini di kedai dalam talian Bayer di Shopee.Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai Redoxon® layari https://www.redoxon.com.my.1.Numasitoh T. Physical activities, exercises, and their effects on the immune system. JKKI 2015;7(2): 52.


Why Do Mosquito Bites Itch? Here Is The Science Behind It

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If you've been noticing yourself getting random mozzie bites lately, it's not a coincidence

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For those of you who've been keeping track, it's also been raining a lot recently — that's because we're in the middle of monsoon season! :O The thing about this kind of rainy weather is that it leaves behind pools of water, a.k.a. perfect breeding grounds for mosquitoes, such as Aedes mosquitoes.

But have you ever wondered why mosquito bites are so itchy?

In short, the reason is... mosquito saliva! :O

When a mosquito bites you, it pierces the skin using a special needle-like mouthpart to suck up blood. At the same time, it injects saliva into your blood to prevent it from clotting, making it easier to suck up.

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Once the mosquito flies away, your body reacts to the saliva by having a mild allergic reaction.To combat this, your body's immune system produces histamine, a chemical that is released in response to allergens, in this case — mosquito saliva.

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Histamine causes the redness, swelling, and irritating sensation that typically follows a mosquito bite, and sends signals to the nerves, causing the area to itch.

All in all, the surefire way to prevent those itchy mosquito bites is to get rid of mosquitoes in the first place

There are various methods to prevent those pesky creatures from getting into your home, be it installing mosquito nets, diffusing certain scents, or pouring away stagnant water so mosquitoes can't breed.However, all these methods still can't guarantee that you won't get bitten by mosquitoes. :')And while itchy mosquito bites can be a hassle, the dangerous thing is getting bitten by an Aedes mosquito, which can lead to dengue. In Malaysia, dengue cases increased by 144.5% to 60,110 cases as of December 2022, compared to the same period from the previous year.This shows how important is is for Malaysians to stay protected against Aedes mosquitoes. If you spot mosquitoes at home, use a reputable branded aerosol spray (especially one that prioritises family protection from dengue virus) to get rid of them instantly, and if you're outdoors, try out mosquito repellents to keep them at bay.

In comes Autan Botanicals Spritz and Lotion, a plant-based mosquito repellent formulated with eucalyptus citriodora that has been named the top repellent company in the world¹

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One of the ways to keep mosquitoes at bay is by using insect repellent, but it's difficult to find one that's effective. Furthermore, most repellents either leave your skin feeling oily or smelling weird.That's why we were pleasantly surprised when we first came across Autan Botanicals!

Our first impression of Autan Botanicals was that it smelt nice, giving off a pleasant, almost spa-like eucalyptus scent

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Both the spritz and lotion version of the product dried quickly upon application, and didn't leave our skin feeling oily or uncomfortable. After a couple of seconds, we barely noticed anything on our skin!Besides that, the good thing about Autan Botanicals is that the products are dermatologically tested and suitable for most skin types. As for those who prefer not to use products with chemicals, rest assured that Autan Botanicals is completely plant-based and safe to use for the entire family².

Next, we put Autan Botanicals to the test!

You know the one person who always gets mosquito bites in the group... Well, that's us!After trying all kinds of different methods, from changing our baju colour to using certain scents, we were excited to see if Autan Botanicals would actually keep the pesky creatures away.

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One of the places we get bitten all the time is at mamak stores or kopitiam, especially when there are mosquitoes hiding below the tables. Before going for lunch, we gave our legs a good spray of Autan Botanicals Spritz.And sure enough, no mosquitoes came to bother us!While both the Autan Botanicals Spritz and Lotion work effectively, the spritz version is easy to use and lightweight, making it a great go-to option.

Autan Botanicals is available at selected stores nationwide, including  AEON Wellness, Giant, AEON BiG and selected pharmacy stores

You can also get these products online via Lazada or Shopee.

¹S.C. Johnson & Son, Inc. calculation based in part on data reported by Nielsen through its Global Track Complete Service for the Personal Repellents Category for 52 weeks ending Dec 2020, for the World – Combined Total Countries. Copyright 2021, Nielsen Consumer LLC.²Suitable from children two years and above.


PM's Dept: Over 4 Million Eligible Malaysians Have Yet To Register As Voters

A total of 4.2 million people in the country aged 21 and above who are eligible to vote have yet to register as voters, the Dewan Negara was told yesterday, 9 September

According to Bernama, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister's Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Shabudin Yahaya said that the figure represents 22% of the total number of Malaysians who are currently eligible to vote.

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Shabudin said this in response to Senator Ismail Yusop who asked about government measures being taken to empower new voters in preparation for the voting age to be lowered to 18

"We are facing a problem that requires all parties to play a common role because the indications show that there are still 4.2 million people in the country aged 21 and above who have not yet registered as voters," he said during question time."This figure does not bode well for the development of the electoral roll. Currently, the number of voters who are 21 years old and above is about 15 million and when we implement the voting at 18 system, we will add another six to seven million voters."

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The Deputy Minister said the responsibility to raise awareness should not be borne by the Election Commission (EC) alone, but also be shared by non-governmental organisations (NGOs) as well as political parties

He said the EC has already implemented various campaigns and programmes which received good response from young voters, especially the online voter registration programme launched last year.He added that the EC is also in the midst of preparing to implement the voting age at 18 system as well as automatic voter registration in accordance with the amendments to Article 119(4) of the Federal Constitution which was passed by the Parliament last year.

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If you have yet to register as a voter, you can do it now through an online portal launched by the Election Commission:

                Here's How You Can Quickly Register As A Voter Online In Case Of A Snap Election

As easy as ABC.

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Memories Can Now be Created and Erased in Lab

Neurobiologists at UC Irvine have succeeded in creating new memories in the brains of rats

The same process should allow scientists to create memories in human brains, too. They say that this is the first evidence that memories can be created by directly altered neurons in the cerebral cortex.

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It may sound like science fiction, the results, which were published in the journal Biological Psychiatry, are very real

The team, led by Courtney Miller from The Scripps Research Institute (TSRI) in Florida, successfully erased drug-associated memories in mice and rats, providing hope for recovering addicts or people suffering from post-traumatic stress disorder (PTSD).

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They note that former methamphetamine addicts have reported drug cravings triggered by memory associations. Money, cigarettes and even gum can pull them back to the addiction they tried so hard to leave behind.

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This is how they did it

To create the memory, the researchers played a series of test tones to the rodent test subjects. When a specific tone played, the researchers stimulated the nucleus basalis, releasing acetylcholine (ACh).

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This jolt of ACh then causes the cerebral cortex to turn that specific tone into a memory. Later, when the rodents are played the same tone, their respiration spiked, showing they recognized the tone.

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The other tones, which weren’t subjected to a spike in ACh, did not cause the same reaction.

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In the film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', Jim Carrey's and Kate Winslet's characters have their painful relationship memories erased

In the film 'Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind', Jim Carrey's and Kate Winslet's characters have their painful relationship memories erased.
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There are far-reaching exciting and ethical repercussions from this discovery. On the one hand, with some kind of brain stimulation implant, it might be possible to cure or alleviate the symptoms of Parkinson’s or Alzheimer’s.

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On the other, this means we now have the knowhow to implant memories into the brains of humans and other mammals — and by association, it probably isn’t too hard to delete specific memories as well.

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The concepts introduced by such books/movies as Matrix, Total Recall, and Eternal Sunshine of the Spotless Mind now seem scarily close to reality.

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The good news is that we’re still a long way away from such therapeutic or destructive use-cases. It will require years of medical testing before you can walk into a clinic and ask to have a memories created or ablated — at least legally, anyway.

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You Need Perfect Vision To Become A Pilot, Right?

Do pilots need a perfect vision to fly an airplane?

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What if the person wears glasses? Can he/she be a pilot?

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Vision is a pilot's most vital tool, and no mechanical equipment can replace it

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A serious impairment to her vision can lead to mistakes, miscalculations and misreading the panel instruments, all of which can have fatal consequences.

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So, is perfect vision top priority for pilot candidates? How much of this is true?

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FACT: Yes, a healthy vision is a top priority for becoming a pilot. That being said, not having 20/20 vision will not automatically disqualify you.

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In order to become a pilot, perfect vision is not a requirement. There are many professional pilots who wear glasses. The FAA has vision limitations that are tested during the aeromedical physical examination, but glasses are permitted.

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In an ideal world, pilots would have 20/20 vision in each eye. Being that this world is less than ideal, pilots whose distant vision can be corrected to 20/20 through glasses or contact lens are eligible, as are those whose near vision is correctable to 20/40 at 16 inches.

As the Federal Aviation Administration's "Pilot Vision" explains, beyond a one-degree cone within the 135-degree normal field of vision, sight acuity drops 90 percent. Switching focus can take several seconds. Fully adapting to low light can take up to 45 minutes. Facing such challenges, it's easy to see why the FAA requires good pilot eyesight.

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Pilot candidates who are over the age of 50 must have 20/40 in each eye at both 16 and 32 inches. If you must wear corrective lenses in order to have 20/20 vision, then it's a condition of your license that you always wear them while flying.

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The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires a sight check as part of the medical exam the agency requires as a condition of licensing

The standards vary, depending on the type of license a pilot obtains. The highest sight standards are required for professional pilots, especially airline transport pilots, who must obtain a first-class medical certificate to fly.

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Commercial pilots need a second-class medical certificate, while private, recreational and beginning pilots need only meet the standards of a third-class medical certificate.

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However, there's one exception to the 20/20 rule: pilots cannot wear bifocal contact lenses, says the FAA

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Bifocal Lenses contain two different prescriptions in the same lens. The primary purpose of glasses bifocals is to provide the optimal balance between distance vision and near vision focusing needs.

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Suppressing vision in one eye in favor of the other impacts both depth perception and the ability to coordinate eyesight from both eyes.

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ALSO READ: Boeing 777 Facts To Know

                Boeing 777 Facts To Know

Malaysia's fleet of Boeing 777-200ER comes with a badge of being one of the world's most popular and safest jets.

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This Cave In Malaysia Takes You Through Different Levels Of 'Hidden' Chambers & Streams

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Adventure seekers, there's a fun activity in Gopeng that you're going to love

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Extending to 3km, Gua Tempurung is known as one of the longest and largest limestone caves in Peninsular Malaysia.Parts of it have been developed with walkways and lighting, making it easy to access and admire its magnificent stalagmites and stalactites.

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What makes this cave even better are the little nooks and routes you can explore

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There are four cave tours you can take with different levels of difficulty that range from easy to advanced

On the easier tour levels, you can stroll on dry pathways and staircases, and the entire tour can be completed within an hour.On the more advanced levels, you will be taken through tunnels, chambers, and streams located inside the cave. It's an exhilarating experience as you slide down boulders, crawl through holes, and get your adrenaline pumping (be prepared to get wet!).

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If you're someone who loves a challenge, it's highly recommended to go for the most advanced level. This tour takes several hours and will be an adventure to remember.

Guides will accompany you and give some background information and history about the cave.

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Check out this TikTok by @aacidddddddd who visited Gua Tempurung:

  @aacidddddddd Gua Tempurung was hella fun! #guatempurungperak  I Ain't Worried - OneRepublic

For the intermediate and advanced levels, you can bring a torch light or headlamp — safety helmets are available for rent

It's also recommended to dress comfortably (as you will be crawling and sliding) and wear shoes that can get wet instead of slippers, as it can get slippery on the rocks.The dry tours are around RM8 to RM12 per person, while the wet tours are roughly RM30 per person. Take note that they will only take groups of more than five people on the more challenging routes and it'll depend on the weather conditions and water levels in the cave. Tours start from 9am. Contact them for more information: +6014-2204142 or +6012-5292426.

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AddressPusat Pelancongan Gua Tempurung, 31600 Gopeng, Perak, Malaysia

Take a look at other stunning caves in Malaysia:

                11 Amazing Caves In Malaysia You Need To Explore At Least Once In Your Life

It's not just Batu Caves!

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Miri To Replace Kuching As State Capital Of Sarawak?

Miri May Soon Overtake Kuching As The State Capital Of Sarawak

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MIRI: Miri is fast becoming the ideal urban centre in Sarawak, and if it continues along its path of balanced development, should overtake Kuching in every aspect in the near future.

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Sarawak Chief Minister Adenan Satem Says With The Speed Miri City Is Developing, It Could Soon Be The New Capital Of Sarawak

Sarawak Chief Minister Adenan Satem Says With The Speed Miri City Is Developing, It Could Soon Be The New Capital Of Sarawak
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"The way Miri city is developing, I think it will soon be the new capital of Sarawak!" quipped state Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem (pic) at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Miri Central Park project, here, on Sunday.

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Chief Minister Tan Sri Adenan Satem said in view of the many development projects in Miri, it would not be a surprise if it overtook the "popularity" of Kuching in the future.

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PAS Miri Supports The Idea Of Miri Becoming The New State Capital Of Sarawak, But Urged For Better Facilities And A More Organised Development Plan

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PAS Miri supports the idea of Miri becoming the new state capital of Sarawak, but wondered whether it was plausible. Its chief Jofri Jeraiee said in a statement yesterday said Mirians agreed with Chief Minister Tan Sri Datuk Amar Adenan Satem’s view that the resort city was coming up fast and might even take over from Kuching as the state capital in future.

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In supporting the idea, Jofri called for a more organised development plan, and this should include Miri International Airport, Miri international port and affordable housing to reduce squatter colonies in the city.

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“There is also a need to build more teacher training institutes, libraries and universities of international standards, upgrading treatment centres and hospitals that are more sophisticated for locals and foreigners.” He also called for modern sports stadium and facilities to train locals to be top-notch athletes, and the provision of a more efficient public transport system, such as Light Rail Transit (LRT) to reduce traffic congestion.

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Miri City Has Been Exponentially Developing, Quickly Catching Up With Kuching And Sibu

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"Miri City is fast catching up with Kuching City and Sibu town," he said at the ground-breaking ceremony of the Miri Central Park project today.

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It Was The First Non-Capital City In The Country To Be Elevated To City Status On 20 May 2005

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Miri was elevated to a city status on May 20, 2005 and created history by being the first non-capital city in the country to be accorded such status.

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The Second Largest City In Sarawak, Miri Has A Population Of About 360,000 And Is The Birthplace Of Malaysia's Petroleum Industry

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Miri is a city in northern Sarawak, Malaysia, on the island of Borneo. It is the second largest city in Sarawak, with a population of about 360,000, and located in close proximity to Brunei. It is the government administrative centre of Miri District in Miri Division. Miri is the birthplace of Sarawak's and Malaysia's petroleum industry, which remains the major industry of the city.

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The city's other major industries include processed timber, oil palm production, and tourism. Miri is the main tourist gateway for Gunung Mulu National Park, Loagan Bunut National Park, Lambir National Park, Niah National Park and Miri-Sibuti Coral Reef National Park. The world famous Gunung Mulu National Park with its Sarawak Chamber, a half an hour flight from the city, is one of the favourite eco-tourism destinations. Miri has lately become known for its exotic coral reefs.

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Man In Perak Chokes To Death On A Piece Of Ang Ku Kuih

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A middle-aged man recently choked to death while eating a piece of ang ku kuih for breakfast at his residence in Bagan Datuk, Perak, on Sunday, 29 January

According to Sin Chew Daily, the man, surnamed Ji (transliteration), was eating the pastry at his Sungai Sumun home with his son and daughter-in-law at 9am, when he began to experience soreness in his throat and realised he was choking.Panicked, his family rushed him to the closest clinic, which was a two-minute drive away.Unfortunately, when they arrived at the clinic, it was closed.

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The couple quickly made their way to a private hospital in Teluk Intan.
Unfortunately, during their drive there, Ji passed away.

It wasn't until after his father passed away that Ji's son realised that there was an emergency button at the earlier government clinic that he could have pressed to alert medical personnel.He reportedly felt immense guilt and regret for missing the chance to save his father. However, other members of the family acknowledged that the couple may have been too panicked.Ji's body was sent to a hospital for an autopsy and his cause of death was confirmed to be due to choking.

In the event that you are alone and choking, here's a guide on how to perform the Heimlich manoeuvre on yourself:

                PSA: You Can Do The Heimlich On Yourself If You Choke And No One's Around. Here's How

This manoeuvre can save lives.

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[PHOTOS] Is This How God Sees The Universe?

Tiny horsehead nebula

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The Horsehead Nebula is a dark nebula in the constellation Orion. The nebula was first recorded in 1888 by Scottish astronomer Williamina Fleming on photographic plate B2312 taken at the Harvard College Observatory. The Horsehead Nebula is approximately 1500 light years from Earth. It is one of the most identifiable nebulae because of the shape of its swirling cloud of dark dust and gases, which bears some resemblance to a horse's head when viewed from Earth.

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Miniscule Meathook galaxy

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Meathook Galaxy is an intermediate spiral galaxy about 50 million light-years away in the constellation Volans. It was discovered by Sir John Herschel. Associated with this galaxy is HIPASS J0731-69, a cloud of gas devoid of any stars.

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We came across this Imgur post and looked for the technique used to make these pictures. It's called Tilt-Shift.

Tilt is used to control the orientation of the plane of focus (PoF), and hence the part of an image that appears sharp; it makes use of the Scheimpflug principle. Shift is used to adjust the position of the subject in the image area without moving the camera back; this is often helpful in avoiding the convergence of parallel lines, as when photographing tall buildings.

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"Tilt–shift" encompasses two different types of movements: rotation of the lens plane relative to the image plane, called tilt, and movement of the lens parallel to the image plane, called shift.

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The technique is pretty simple to use. Here's how:

Open the original image as a base layer. Duplicate the layer and make it out of focus with the Gaussian blur filter.

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Then add a mask to that layer and use a brush to selectively mask the parts of the image that you would like to keep in focus so it looks as if you were taking a macro photo of a tiny model of the Universe.

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Mini crab nebula

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The Crab Nebula is a supernova remnant and pulsar wind nebula in the constellation of Taurus.At an apparent magnitude of 8.4, comparable to that of the largest moon of Saturn, it is not visible to the naked eye but can be made out using binoculars under favourable conditions.

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Petite pencil nebula

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Pencil Nebula is a small part of the Vela Supernova Remnant, located near the Vela Pulsar in the constellation Vela.  It is thought to have been formed from part of the shock wave of the larger Vela Supernova Remnant. The Pencil Nebula is moving at roughly 644,000 kilometers per hour (400,000 miles per hour).

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Pint-sized Andromeda galaxy

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The Andromeda Galaxy is a spiral galaxy approximately 2.5 million light-years (2.4×1019 km) from Earth in the Andromeda constellation. The Andromeda Galaxy is the largest galaxy of the Local Group, which also contains the Milky Way, the Triangulum Galaxy, and about 30 other smaller galaxies.

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Teensy Tadpole galaxy

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The Tadpole Galaxy is a disrupted barred spiral galaxy located 400 million light years from Earth toward the northern constellation Draco. Its most dramatic features are a trail of stars about 280 thousand light-years long and massive, bright blue star clusters.

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Tourists And Dive Resort Criticised On Social Media For Harassing Marine Life In Semporna

A series of photos posted on Facebook has triggered no small amount of public outrage, especially among the diving community.
The reason? Guests and a staff member of a dive resort in Semporna, Sabah were seen holding and petting several marine creatures... which should not have been removed from the sea in the first place!

A staff member holding a sea turtle for guests to photograph.
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A guest holding a clownfish out of the water.
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Guests petting a puffer fish, also out of the water.
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The group were aboard a boat belonging to Singamata Adventures and Reef Resort, as identified from a logo painted on the vessel. The resort is an authorised 5-Star Instructor Development Dive Resort with the Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI).

A guest holding a sea turtle, the dive resort's logo can be seen at the bottom of the photo.
Image via Jaki Teo's Facebook

Founded in 1966, PADI is the world's largest recreational diving membership and diver training organisation.

It's one thing to remove them from the ocean (which is already an irresponsible act in its own), one of the photos even showed some fishes being kept in a container!

Image via Jaki Teo's Facebook

The photos, which first surfaced on 5 July, have been shared far and wide on social media, especially among the diving community. Many lambasted the irresponsible behaviour of both the resort guide and his guests, saying that it is the guide's duty to educate his guests on respect the ocean and its inhabitants.

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The matter also caught the attention of Paul Watson, a Canadian environmental activist and founder of the Sea Shepherd Conservation society. Watson fired off a warning to Singamata in regards to the photos and urged divers to stay away from the "irresponsible" resort.

Image via Captain Paul Watson's Facebook

Watson wrote, "To Singamata Adventures and Reef Resorts.The attached pictures have been brought to our attention. There is no excuse for illegally handling marine wildlife for the amusement of your guests. This is irresponsible and extremely unprofessional for a PADI authorized Dive Resort.We will bring this issue to the attention of Project Aware and PADI.And we would request that you issue a policy statement to your instructors and boat operators to refrain from allowing customers to harass and abuse marine wildlife. Such unethical activities are an insult PADI and to the international diving community.The Sea Shepherd Conservation Society will issue an advisory to the diving community to be aware that Singamata Adventures and Reef Resorts is an irresponsible company and does not adhere to marine conservation ethics."Watson's post has been shared close to 10,000 times as of press time.

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Many lodged complaints with PADI, requesting for the international organisation to look into the matter. According to a recent response, Singamata's membership has been suspended as PADI initiates an inquiry and investigation into the matter.

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Meanwhile, the resort - which has no doubt received a lot of flak since the photos went viral - have posted a statement on its Facebook page to apologise and express their regret over the incident. They further explained that the "single occurrence of misconduct" happened in March 2015 and that staff member involved no longer works with the company.

Image via Singamata Adventures And Reef Resort Sdn Bhd's Facebook

This is where we remind everyone to be a responsible traveller and respect marine life. After all, we do not want Nemo to be separated from his dad again, do we?

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"Bawak Molek Heli Tu"- Bapa Mangsa Sempat Beri Pesanan Terakhir Sebelum Nahas Berlaku

Tragedi dua helikopter terhempas di kawasan padang berhampiran sebuah sekolah di Taman Melawati semalam ternyata menggemparkan ramai orang

Akibat daripada kejadian itu, dilaporkan dua mangsa yang dikenali sebagai Mohd Irfan Mohamed Rawi dan Mohd Sabri Baharon maut di tempat kejadian manakala yang lain cedera parah.Difahamkan mangsa sedang dalam latihan penerbangan dari Subang menuju ke Genting Sempah.Apa yang lebih menyedihkan, bapa kepada salah seorang mangsa yang terkorban iaitu Allayarham Mohd Irfan sempat memberikan pesanan kepadanya sebelum dia pergi.

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Bapa sempat komen di Facebook bawa helikopter elok-elok

Menerusi status Facebook yang dimuat naik oleh Mohd Irfan, bapanya turut meninggalkan komen di ruangan tersebut sehari sebelum nahas menyebabkan ramai warganet tersentuh hati.Dia juga sempat membalas komen tersebut kira-kira tiga jam sebelum nahas tersebut berlaku.Malah, video terakhir menunjukkan sebuah helikopter yang dimuat naik olehnya itu kini menerima 1.9k likes dan 96 comments.

Image via Irfan F. Rawi (Facebook)

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Bapa arwah yang menggunakan nama Mohamed Rawi Che Muda di Facebook itu berpesan supaya anaknya itu berhati-hati ketika membawa helikopter kerana keadaan cuaca yang tidak menentu sekarang.

"Bawak molek heli tu (bawa heli dengan baik). Loni (sekarang) musim angin ribut," tulisnya."Insya-Allah." balas Mohd Irfan kepada pesanan bapanya itu.

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Tinjauan di ruangan komen juga mendapati akaun milik Mohd Irfan Fikri dihujani ucapan takziah oleh rakan dan warganet

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Semoga keluarga mangsa diberi ketabahan dalam menghadapi ujian ini. Al-fatihah untuk Allahyarham.

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9 Common Online Scams Every Malaysian Should Be Aware Of By Now

1. The Rental Scam. Common in classifieds sites and forums.

Screenshot of a list of rentals available on Gumtree, a popular classifieds site.
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Modus operandi: The conmen usually advertise incredible properties at attractive rents in exclusive areas. They will then trick the target by asking them to transfer their deposits and rental advances through money transfer agencies such as Western Union.

Example: Sisters Alexandra, 19, and Zaire Sheppard, 18, from Holloway wanted to leave home and rent their own flat. They spotted an advert on the Gumtree website for a two-bedroom apartment in Belgrove Street close to King’s Cross. The cost was £650 per month plus a deposit of £700. They emailed the owner ‘Lin Dong’ who told Alexandra that he had trouble with tenants before and he wanted proof that they could afford the rent and deposit. So he asked Alexandra to send a payment of £1350 through Western Union, not to him, but to a trusted friend or relative. All ‘Lin Dong’ asked for was a scanned copy of the transfer payment receipt so that he could verify that she had the available funds.

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Alexandra sent the payment to her sister Zaire, through a Western Union franchise in Golders Green and then emailed the receipt to ‘Lin Dong’. The transfer document clearly stated that the ‘Receiver’ was Zaire Sheppard. That was the last Alexandra heard from ‘Lin Dong’… because sometime after sending the money, a fraudster, with fake ID, pretending to be Zaire Sheppard walked into a Western Union office somewhere in the world with the scanned receipt and took the money. Alexandra said: “I was put off my guard because I was not asked to send the money directly to Lin Dong – I sent the money to my sister.”

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Always arrange for an onsite tour of the property.
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What you should do:1. Always ensure that you arrange for an on-the-site tour of the said property.2. Check out the rental rates of other properties to see the going rate. If the rate is much lower than the average rate, it probably is a scam.3. Run a Google image search on the property photos.

2. The Romance Scam. Common in online dating sites and social networks.

An example of an online profile.
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Modus operandi: The con artist will make a fake account on a dating site such as OKCupid or eHarmony and will often target lonely women or men. These con artists are more sophisticated, and slowly build trust as a budding romance ripens. Then the request for money comes, normally a relatively small amount at first; but once the hooks are in, the victim struggles to turn down subsequent heftier demands without admitting to having been hoodwinked.

Example: A Victoria woman who was bilked out of $88,000 in a romance website scam says a man charmed her over several months, convincing her to send money for a construction project in Malaysia.The victim, in her 60s, met the man in June on connectingsingles.com. The man said he was in Vancouver and wanted to meet for coffee. The woman initially declined but then reconnected with him two weeks later. He said he had left for Malaysia on a business trip but the two continued to talk via Yahoo messenger over the summer.Claiming to be originally from Quebec, the man said he was involved in a project to build an event centre in Kuala Lumpur. He sent her pictures, contracts and other details.

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Eventually, the man said he was set to come back to Vancouver but needed $3,000 to pay his supplier. When the woman offered to give him a loan, he initially said no, which made her think it wasn’t a scam. He asked that money be sent to a bank account number with a name, although it wasn’t the name he was using.In August, the woman sent the first payment of $3,000. The man kept making excuses for why he needed more money and promised she would get it back. She sent another $4,000, then two payments of about $40,000.As he continued to ask for money, she finally did some digging and his story fell apart. The company he claimed to work for had no record of him. The man had given her a name and phone number that belonged to a Vancouver man with no idea about a Malaysian project.

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Perform a reverse search of the image to see if there are duplicates.
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What you should do:1. Protect yourself by running a reverse Google image search on the photo. Check to see if the image matches any other profile.2. Arrange a meet up at a public place where there is a lot of people. Bring a friend to look out for you. 3. Check if the person is real by setting up a video call. Any hesitance to do so usually means that it is a scam.

Read another first hand account of how a Malaysian woman got scammed here.

3. The Nigerian Fraud Scheme. Common in emails and social networks.

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Modus operandi: Nigerian letter frauds combine the threat of impersonation fraud with a variation of an advance fee scheme in which an email from Nigeria offers the recipient the “opportunity” to share in a percentage of millions of dollars that the author—a self-proclaimed government official—is trying to transfer illegally out of Nigeria. The recipient is encouraged to send information to the author, such as blank letterhead stationery, bank name and account numbers, via email. The scheme relies on convincing a willing victim to send money to the author of the letter in Nigeria in several instalments of increasing amounts for a variety of reasons.

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What you should do: 1. Remember there are no get-rich-quick schemes: the only people who make money are the scammers.2. Do not let anyone pressure you into making decisions about money or investments: always get independent financial advice.3. Do not open suspicious or unsolicited emails (spam): delete them.4. NEVER reply to a spam email (even to unsubscribe).5. Never send your personal, credit card or online account details through an email.6. Money laundering is a criminal offence: do not agree to transfer money for someone else.

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4. The Auction And Merchandise Scam. Common in auction sites such as eBay.

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Modus operandi: Typically, this scam will consist of someone posting a product for sale on an auction site to "sell" the product to the highest bidder. The product, however, is either nonexistent or not the product described on the auction site. Scammers will try to collect the full funds from the winning bidder before shipping the product.

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Example: A man who arranged to swap a gaming system through Craigs List, and then delivered a box of rocks instead of the system, was arrested Aug. 21 and charged with larceny.

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What you should do:1. Be clear about where you want your goods shipped to.2. Check that the auction site itself is established and trustworthy.3. Always avoid new sellers and go for trustworthy and highly ranked ones.4. Use trackable means of payment that offer protection against fraud.5. Be clear about what exactly you are bidding on.

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5. The Credit Card Scam. Common in fake websites mimicking banks.

A fake website designed to look similar to Maybank2u, a Malaysian bank. Notice the fake URL on top.
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Modus operandi: This scam requests that a consumer registers or inputs credit card information on a fraudulent website. The site may sell products or services. When a reputable, trustworthy vendor asks for credit card information, it won't save the data without user permission and will take steps to keep user information safe. Fraudulent sites will ask for the same information as does a reputable site, but will steal the information and make purchases using the data the credit card owner gave to the website.

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You don't ever want to say something like this.
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What you should do:1. Do not ever allow the card out of your sight.2. Check your payment receipt every time and make sure the amount is correct.3. Try not to write the pin number anywhere and memorise it well.4. Get the card cancelled if misplaced in any case.5. Be careful while making big transactions.6. Be careful while responding to special offers online.

6. The Lottery Scam. Common in emails and social network sites.

A sample lottery scam one of our colleagues received. They used Tenaga Nasional's name in this case.
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Modus operandi: Fake lottery scams will try to persuade you that you’ve won a huge amount of money in an online draw. Of course, those behind this fraud then try to trick you into revealing your personal information as you try to collect your winnings.

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Don't get carried away. If you never joined the lottery, it probably is a scam.
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What you should do:1. Never entertain communication from the contest if you know that you never entered the lottery.2. Do not supply your personal information.3. Don't entertain if the operator of the lottery requires a fee before releasing your ‘winnings’.

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7. The Overpayment Scam. Common in auction and classifieds sites.

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Modus operandi: The con artist will purchase an item the target puts on sale on an auction site. The con artist will overpay by a generous amount to cover the cost of shipping with the difference to be refunded back. Usually, the PayPal account and eBay account is hijacked and the seller would lose both the product and hand cash to the scam artist just like that.

Example: "In my case, I sold a computer on eBay. The buyer wanted me to ship it out of the country and sent me a generous payment via PayPal, asking me to simply refund the difference after I knew the actual shipping cost. The only hitch: The PayPal payment notification was a fake and the eBay account was hijacked. If I’d fallen for the scam, I would have lost my computer and handed cash to the criminal in the process."

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Always be careful.
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What you should do:1. Know who you’re dealing with. In any transaction, independently confirm the buyer’s name, street address and telephone number.2. Never assume that the cheque is legitimate, even if it’s a cashier’s cheque. It may take weeks for the financial institution to learn that it is counterfeit.3. Never accept a cheque for more than the purchase price of the product or service. Ask the buyer to write the cheque for the correct amount. If the buyer refuses to send the correct amount, return the cheque and do not send the merchandise.4. Keep in mind, you are the party who is ultimately liable to your financial institution. Be careful!5. Verify all cheques, as well as certified cheques, with the issuing financial institution. Get the financial institution’s phone number from directory assistance or an Internet site that you know to be reputable, never from the party who gave you the cheque.

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8. The Charity Scam. Common in emails, social networks, and websites.

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Modus operandi: After each natural disaster or tragic event such as Hurricane Katrina, the Indonesian tsunami or 9/11, scammers ask for charitable donations, usually within the first 24-48 hours. While everyone else is trying to get over the shock and starting to think about how to help, the scammers are exploiting it to make money through online transfers.

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What you should do:- Check whether there are alternative payments to the charity besides Moneygram and Western Union. If there isn't, it usually is a scam.- Run a Google search to see if the charity is registered properly.- Visit the original site or call the charity directly to see if the donation page is legitimate.

9. The Share And Win Scam. Common in social network sites.

Image via SAYS

Modus operandi: Scammers will create a fake contest by using a popular brand. The link is seeded on social media and once a user clicks on it, he or she will be redirected to a page which may potentially be used to steal personal information. This scam is hard to control due to the nature of sharing on social networks.Example: Malaysians were sharing the "H&M" gift vouchers link on social media and were told by H&M that this was a fake contest. Read more about it here.

Image via SAYS

What you should do:1. Hover and check the URL to see if it's suspicious.2. Contact H&M or view their social media pages to see if they are running this contest.3. Report the posts shared by your friends and comment on their post to remove it.4. Limit the spread of the scam by removing the post.

Always be careful when money is involved online. Learn more on how to educate yourself on these scams here.


[VIDEO] Kreativiti Pemuda Ini Jadikan Seluar Sebagai Blazer Dapat Pujian Netizen

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Pandemik Covid-19 telah mengubah pelbagai aspek dalam kehidupan seharian kita

Hal ini termasuklah institusi pendidikan dan pekerjaan tidak dapat bergerak seperti biasa. Disebabkan itu, semuanya terpaksa dijalankan secara dalam talian saja.Pasti kita selalu mendengar cerita lucu mengenai pakaian semasa pembentangan di dalam talian bukan? Kebanyakannya mesti memakai baju kemaja dan seluar pendek. Namun, berbeza pula dengan video di TikTok baru-baru ini apabila kreativiti seorang pemuda menggunakan seluar sebagai ganti kepada blazer telah mendapat perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

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Bijak jadikan seluar sebagai blazer untuk nampak profesional masa pembentangan

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @syafiqstonem, kelihatan dia sudah bersiap sedia memakai baju kemaja dan blazer untuk menghadapi pembentangan di dalam talian.Namun, apa yang mendapat perhatian netizen apabila rupa-rupanya dia hanya menggunakan seluar hitam yang dikepit untuk menampakkan seolah-olah dia memakai blazer.Kemudian, dia dengan bangga meneruskan pembentangan bersama rakan sekumpulan yang juga sama-sama menggunakan taktik tersebut.

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"I can't look at blazers the same way anymore" - Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah mencecah 255.9K tontonan, 42.4K tanda suka dan 278 komen di TikTok.Tinjauan di ruangan komen pula mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memuji kreativiti pemuda tersebut menjadikan seluarnya sebagai blazer.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Nice idea! Tapi nasib baik lecturer dia tak suruh berdiri dulu sebelum pembentangan :P

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Prosecutors Drop Charges Of Laundering RM1.25 Bil Of 1MDB Money Against Najib's Stepson

On Thursday, 14 May, prosecutors dropped money laundering charges worth RM1.25 billion linked to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal against Najib Razak's stepson, Riza Abdul Aziz

Riza, who is Rosmah's son from her first marriage, has been given a discharge not amounting to an acquittal (DNAA) by the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court over money laundering charges.He was charged with five counts of money laundering in July 2019 over allegations that he received USD248 million (RM1.25 billion) misappropriated from the scandal-hit 1MDB fund.According to reports, the prosecution and the defence reached an agreement to drop the charges after the 'Wolf of Wall Street' producer agreed to pay an undisclosed amount of funds in a settlement to the Federal Government, following which Sessions Court judge Azman Ahmad made the DNAA ruling."An agreement has been arrived at between the prosecution and the accused under the terms of which the Federal Government will receive a substantial sum running into several million ringgit," Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) Gopal Sri Ram, who led the prosecution, read a statement to the court.

Riza Aziz (right) walking out of the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court.
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The DNAA allows Riza a "conditional release"

What this basically means is that Riza is allowed to walk away after paying a compound under which the Federal Government is expected to recover overseas assets involved in the offence, which is estimated at USD107.3 million (RM465.3 million), according to the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).Prosecutors can reinstate the charges "if there is no satisfactory completion of the agreement".MACC added the decision was agreed by former attorney-general Tommy Thomas, a claim the former A-G has since denied, saying there was "no agreement to drop charges" against Riza."I resigned two and a half months ago and up to that point...So, it is wholly untrue and fabrication to say that I had agreed to the decision," Thomas was quoted as saying by The Malaysian Insight, adding that he is "terribly disappointed" with the anti-graft agency's "false statement".However, seeing how Riza's lawyers have declined to reveal the terms of the settlement, who decides what the "satisfactory completion of the agreement" means is anyone's guess.

Why did the public prosecutor ask for the DNAA against Riza?

Well, the reasons may vary as, under Section 254 of the Criminal Procedure Code, the public prosecutor may decline to prosecute an accused further at any stage he thinks fit.What this means is that while the accused — Riza — is discharged, he is not acquitted of the charge "unless the Court so directs", as stated under Section 254(3).Further, Riza's trial can be reinstated as provided under Section 254A.

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Back in February 2019, Riza's stepfather Najib was given a DNAA on three additional charges of money laundering totalling RM47 million

However, Najib was charged again with the same three counts of money laundering.

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Meanwhile, earlier this year, Najib was heard seeking to clear Riza's name in one of the nine audio tapes released by MACC:

                "A Desperate Najib And A Fuming Rosmah" - What's Inside The Audio Tapes Revealed By MACC

In one of the audio recordings, Rosmah can be heard shouting at Najib.

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Several UMNO leaders, now part of the government, are undergoing graft trials. There is concern that they would be set free:

                10 UMNO Leaders In The New Ruling Coalition Who Are Undergoing Corruption Trials

Two UMNO leaders are seeking to quash all charges pressed against them in court.

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10 Scenes Malaysians Will Officially Stop Seeing In Local Films

Putrajaya tightened the noose on freedom of onscreen expression when it recently issued a directive banning scenes considered 'inappropriate' in all local films aired on television

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LPF chairman Datuk Abdul Halim Abdul Hamid said such measures were necessary to protect Putrajaya's image."It can bring a bad image for the government, so we avoid this. Such scenes will definitely be censored, there is no avoiding it because we have our people in the television stations doing the censorship."However, the new guidelines, enforced on June 15, are only applicable to local films aired on television stations here.

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According to Datuk Abdul Halim, while the printed guidelines were new, they had been in practice

These new guidelines are merely meant to standardise the censorship rules. Why? Because prior to these guidelines, each TV station had their own appointed LPF representative to monitor the content on that particular TV station. These guidelines allowed for the representatives to have a fixed set of do’s and don’ts.

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Here are the 10 things you probably didn't know were banned from local films:

1. Kissing of any sort between Malay actors, however this will not affect scenes in Chinese, Tamil or Indian films. So embrace awkward side hugs everybody!

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2. Even scenes depicting interaction between a human being and the physical manifestation of a spirit are actually not allowed. That’s right folks, no more display of entities such as the saka and the jin!

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Don't worry, we'll still be able to rely on our Malaysian superheroes to keep us entertained.

3. Smoking and drug related scenes are prohobited from all local films, but scenes involving alcohol and alcohol abuse have only been allowed for non-Malay films

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4. There has also been a ban on scenes of "women wearing form-fitting clothes, clothes that reveal the shape of the breasts, privates, thighs, buttocks, and underwear" (except for Indian women in saris)

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5. Violence, cruel and graphic scenes such as abuse and torture are banned from all films to avoid children picking up such behaviours

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6. Scenes and dialogue which mock, belittle, criticise the government and the country's national sensitivities or tarnish the government's image

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7. Characters with horrifying, disgusting or even gruesome masks from horror films

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8. Scenes of characters breaking the country's laws are also included, unless it is an evil character and he gets his comeuppance

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9. Indecent behaviour? Yes folks, giving someone the finger or even dirty dancing on screen is a big NO

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10. Most exciting of all are the words that should be bleeped if they come on. These include celaka, dayus, binatang, bangang, barua, iblis, sial, mampus, berambus, setan, anjing… let’s just say that the list goes on a fair bit.

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Yes, just looking through these guidelines, it’s clear they are indeed meant to preserve our Malaysian values and keep everything in line. Watching local films can now be a family affair!

Just last year, several international movies were banned from Malaysians, here are some of them:

                'Banglasia', 'The Raid 2' And Other Hollywood Movies We Weren't Allowed To See This Year

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16 Dupes You Can Find In Daiso To Get A Muji-Styled Home

I love Muji.
There's just something therapeutic about walking into the store and browsing the aisles, as soothing Japanese lo-fi plays in the background.

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But unless you make a whole lot of money, it usually ends up becoming a window-shopping spree instead.Or if you're like me, you might spend most of your time in the stationery section because it's the more affordable part of the store.

Prices aside, I still love Muji. However, I have spotted several similar-looking items at Japan's more "affordable" store – Daiso.
So I decided to compile a list of Muji dupes you can find at Daiso.

Take note that some of the items listed are not exact replicas of each other. Of course, there are discrepancies like quality differences. For example, Muji's item may be pricier but may also last longer than the one from Daiso.

1. Small container with lid

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Muji: RM13.90Daiso: RM5.90Similar sizes and almost half the price.

2. File box

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Muji: RM29.90Daiso: RM5.90The colours of both these file boxes differ slightly but both look just as good!

3. Storage with handle

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Muji: RM12.90Daiso: RM5.90

4. Toothbrush holders

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Muji opaque/transparent: RM29.90Muji white: RM14.90Daiso grey/transparent/animals: RM5.90I feel like everyone needs a Muji toothbrush holder in their life. And they come in so many pretty colours! Daiso also sells them in various designs.

5. Organising trays

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Muji: RM8.90Daiso: RM5.90

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Muji: RM8.90Daiso: RM5.90Both containers are pretty much similar in size. The price difference is not that much, so you can go with the one you like best!

6. Travel case

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Muji: - RM34.90 (small)- RM40.90 (medium)Daiso: RM5.90 (multiple sizes)Both stores sell travel cases in a variety of colours and sizes. However, after checking multiple Daiso branches, I discovered that not all of them have the same sizes - so just take note that if one store doesn't have it, another might!

7. Bath lily

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Muji: RM8.90Daiso: RM5.90I've used several "cheaper" bath lilies and the conclusion is that sometimes it's better to invest in the higher quality one because it tends to last longer.

8. Stationery storage

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Muji: RM35.90Daiso: RM5.90Although Muji's one is smaller, there are other types and sizes available in both stores - this was one of the closest dupes I found.

9. Mesh case

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Muji: RM21.90Daiso: RM5.90Quality-wise, the Muji version definitely felt a lot sturdier than Daiso's case but for the price? No complaints.

10. Makeup storage with partitions

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Muji: RM12.90Daiso: RM5.90Both versions are almost identical to each other. A definite steal!

11. Accessories storage

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Muji: RM12.90Daiso: RM5.90Different sizes yet both handy, depending on what you'd like to store. These containers are extremely useful for keeping medicine, accessories, and any other small knick-knacks.

12. PET refillable bottles

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Muji 600ml: RM19.90Daiso 600ml: RM5.90

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Muji 400ml: RM16.90Daiso 400ml: RM5.90The differences in quality are pretty obvious between Muji and Daiso's PET bottles. I personally like the Muji ones a lot better. However, if you're just looking for something that does its job then Daiso's versions are worth the price.

13. Spray refillable bottles

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Muji: About RM7.90 to RM13.90 (depending on its size)Daiso: RM5.90 (multiple sizes)Both stores hold tons of spray bottle options. There's a size for almost anything.

14. Sticky notes

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Muji: RM4.90Daiso: RM5.90Although Muji's unbleached sticky notes are RM1 cheaper, Daiso's version has 400 sheets, which is at least three times the amount.After having tried both, Muji's sticky notes are a lot better to invest in the long run because of its quality. Daiso's ones did not stick very well but are useful for temporary usage.

15. Eyelash curler

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Muji: RM24.90Daiso: RM5.90

16. Stainless steel card case

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Muji: RM21.90Daiso: RM5.90

What other similar-looking Muji items have you seen in Daiso? Let us know!


"Fetish" Gambar Seksi Ibu Mengandung, Pesakit Maiesiofilia Mula Berleluasa Di Media Sosial

Pernahkah anda mendengar perkataan 'maiesiofilia'?
Golongan ini mempunyai keinginan seksual yang pelik iaitu berasa ghairah apabila melihat wanita mengandung.

Gejala seksual golongan maiesiophilia semakin meluas dengan wujudnya media sosial. Hal ini kerana dengan hanya gambar, ia boleh merangsang nafsu seks golongan maiesiophilia ini, lagi-lagi gambar mereka yang sedang sarat mengandung.

Melalui tinjauan di Facebook, terdapat lebih 100 pages yang mengumpul dan menyebarkan gambar wanita berpakaian seksi termasuk ibu mengandung untuk melampiaskan nafsu serakah mereka

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Memetik laporan Harian Metro, penghidap maiesiophilia ini aktif dengan menubuhkan groups di Telegram dan WhatsApp sebagai medium perkongsian video dan gambar ibu mengandung sebagai pemuas nafsu mereka.Mereka juga menyebarkan gambar wanita tanpa keizinan malah identiti mereka juga dibongkar sehingga ada segelintir daripada mereka yang mahu menjejaki wanita-wanita itu.

Salah satu mangsa iaitu Hani, 29, berkata, gambar beliau ketika masih sarat mengandung telah tersebar di Facebook

"Gambar itu dirakam ketika saya mengandung anak sulung dan begitu teruja untuk memuat naik di Facebook tanpa berasa apa-apa kemungkinan kerana saya menutup aurat dan tidak memakai pakaian yang terdedah," ujar beliau.

Jelasnya, komen berunsur lucah dan melampau menyebabkan beliau menghantar mesej peribadi kepada Facebook supaya pemilik page itu memadam gambarnya

Walau bagaimanapun, individu tersebut enggan memadam gambar berkenaan malah menyalahkan dirinya kerana memuat naik gambarnya di Facebook."Dua hari selepas itu, page itu disekat oleh Facebook. Namun sehingga hari ini saya trauma dan tidak mahu memuat naik gambar lagi," katanya lagi.

Untuk mengesan penghidap maiesiofilia ini sememangnya sukar dan dinasihatkan golongan ibu untuk lebih berhati-hati apabila berada di tempat awam

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Presiden Persatuan Psikiatri Malaysia, Dr Ahmad Rostam Md Zin berkata, maiesiofilia tergolong dalam masalah sakit mental yang menyebabkan keghairahan seksual tidak normal (fetishism) termasuk pedofilia (keinginan seksual bersama kanak-kanak), zoofilia (keinginan seksual bersama haiwan), dan necrofilia (keinginan bersama mayat)."Perkembangan teknologi membolehkan golongan fetishism ini bergabung dan berkongsi tabiat mereka bersama-sama. Besar kemungkinan mereka boleh melakukan jenayah apabila kecenderungan mereka tidak boleh dikawal seperti mana kes penghidap pedofilia," kata beliau.

Dinasihatkan wanita hamil di luar sana untuk lebih berjaga-jaga ketika memuat naik gambar di media sosial dan sentiasa peka akan keadaan sekeliling

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