Home Ministry Bans 47-Year-Old Jimi Hendrix Album Cover Art

The Home Ministry Has Banned The Jimi Hendrix 1967 Album "Axis: Bold As Love" Cover Art That Depicts The Rock Singer As Lord Vishnu

The Home Ministry Has Banned The Jimi Hendrix 1967 Album "Axis: Bold As Love" Cover Art That Depicts The Rock Singer As Hindu God Lord Vishnu
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The Home Ministry has banned Jimi Hendrix’s 1967 album “Axis: Bold as Love” that bears the cover art depicting the late American rock legend and his bandmates as various forms of Lord Vishnu.

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A spokesman from the Home Ministry’s Publication Control and Quranic Text unit said today that compact discs (CDs) with the album cover art featuring the Hindu deity would be prohibited from entering the country and they would seize such CDs found in Malaysia. “We don’t care if Jimi Hendrix albums with cover art featuring Lord Vishnu come in, but if it uses Lord Vishnu’s image, then of course we won’t allow it,” an official told The Malay Mail Online.

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Home Minister Clarifies That The Issue Is Only With The Artwork Of The Album Cover, And Not The Music

"Why should the album or CD be banned? The music is not heavy metal or black metal. "Only the artwork for the album cover is the issue here," she told The Malaysian Insider today.

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The spokesperson said there was also no ban on the artwork. "A ban means a 'perintah larangan' has been issued. Is there one? The ministry's enforcement will only seize the artwork.

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"The message here is please be careful when using designs for album cover arts. Why do they have to use the images of deities and replace the faces with those of the artists? "They should not create any unhappiness among followers of any religion, be it Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism or Islam," she said.

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This Comes After A Hindu Organisation Condemned The Cover Art As An Insult And Humiliation To The Religion

This Comes After A Hindu Organisation Condemned The Cover Art As An Insult And Humiliation To The Religion
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A Hindu organisation in Penang wants the authorities to take immediate steps to prevent the use of images of deities in popular culture. The Penang Hindu Association (PHA) has taken offence to the sale and distribution of posters showing the head of American music legend Jimi Hendrix superimposed on the body of the Hindu deities of Lord Vishnu, Shiva and Brahma.

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PHA deputy president P. Murugiah said the potrait measuring 24 inches by 36 inches had incited `pain, anger and mental anguish on Hindus, who felt insulted and hurt. “Hinduism has existed for 5,000 years … why would anyone want to make fun of the religion and cause anguish? The importer which is local company should know better than to bring in such items into a multi-faith country.

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The 47-Year-Old Album Cover Became An Issue After Album Posters Were Found To Be On Sale At The Big Bad Wolf Book Sale In Penang

The picture of Hendrix that was superimposed on an image of Lord Vishnu as the Trimurti avatar along with Lord Shiva and Brahma was sold at the Big Bad Wolf Book Sale at the Penang Times Square between March 20 and 30.

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“We learnt from one of our members that the potraits were being sold at the book sale. When I went, I saw they were being sold at a corner of the fair. “I was told 10 potraits were displayed for sale at RM29 and seven had been sold by the time I got there.

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“The potraits were imported from America by Bookxcess. Such potraits directly insults the Hindu failth and all Hindus around the world. It is really a humiliation to the Hindu community,” he told a press conference.

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The Penang Hindu Association (PHA) Has Demanded An Apology From Bookxcess Sdn Bhd

The Penang Hindu Association (PHA) Has Demanded An Apology From Bookxcess Sdn Bhd
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“Bookxcess must respect every religion. I know they sell books cheap but they must consider the feelings of believers,” he said.

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"Purchasing and owning this sort of posters, and supporting the distributors or importers of such defaming posters will only encourage other artists to come up with similar designs... it may end in chaos," he said.

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Following the PHA's complaint, the importer of the posters, Bookxcess Sdn Bhd, issued an apology.
"There was never any intention to hurt the Hindu community and for this, we are deeply sorry that the Hindu community was exposed to the offensive poster. Rest assured that we have taken every measured step to safeguard against this happening again,” Bookxcess managing director and founder Andrew Yap said in the apology.
"We have discarded the offensive posters since the first complaint was made,” he said.

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PHA Also Wrote To The The Government, Urging Them To Take Stern Action Against Those Involved In Selling The Album Cover In Malaysia

"We condemn the production, distribution and sales of such posters and other items produced in similar offensive manner. "We urge the Home Ministry, the Prime Minister's Department and Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs and all relevant authorities to take stern action against importers, distributors and those involved in producing, printing, publishing or marketing such items that can offend, humiliate and insult any religion directly or indirectly,” he told the media today.

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Murugiah also called on the government to impose penalties against those responsible for such deeds, and to confiscate and ban the offensive items.

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Following The Letter Seeking Recourse, The Home Ministry Confiscated The Posters During A Daily Routine Check At The Import Agents

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Murugiah added that PHA had written to the Home Ministry on May 1 seeking recourse. It was then told that the ministry had seized similar posters from warehouses in Johor and the Klang Valley.

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A spokesperson from the Home Ministry’s Publication Control and Quranic Text unit said the potraits were confiscated during a daily routine check at the import agents last month. “We found the potraits during our daily check last month because we were also looking for other items. It was not from the letter PHA had sent us but I remember the officers finding the portraits in one of the checks,” she said, implying it was found by chance.

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She said the confiscation was done in accordance with action on undesirable publications under Section 7 of the Printing Presses And Publications Act 1984. The law states that the minister can prohibit any publication containing any article, caricature, report, notes, photograph, writing, sound, music, statement prejudicial to public order, morality, security or likely to alarm public opinion.

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The Home Ministry Say The Would Take Action Against Any Publication That Violates Religious Sensitivities, Whether Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism Or Islam

"The ministry acts on all publications that can be sensitive to any component of our society, regardless of their race and religion. If it is under our jurisdiction, the ministry will surely act," she said.

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“We’ll definitely take action against anything that violates religious sensitivities, whether it’s Christianity, Buddhism, Hinduism or Islam. We must respect each other,” added the official who did not wish to be named.

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“We told them — don’t ever bring in this kind of thing,” the official said, adding that only posters were found, but not CDs.

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Form 2 Student Falls 10 Metres From School Pedestrian Bridge And Fractures Pelvis

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A 14-year-old student fell from a 10-metre tall pedestrian bridge while at school in Kemaman, Terengganu on Monday morning, 30 May

According to Utusan Malaysia, the incident happened around 7.30am after the student finished Yasin recital in the morning and was heading to another academic block of her school.Kemaman district police chief Supt Hanyan Ramlan said that the student used the pedestrian bridge in question because it connects to the other academic block across the road.

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Hanyan added that upon receiving the report, an officer went straight to the location and sent the victim to Kemaman Hospital's emergency unit

"An in-depth investigation is still in progress therefore we ask for the cooperation of the public to not make any speculations on the incident," he said.As of writing, the student was reported to have fractured parts of her pelvis and is currently receiving treatment at Kemaman Hospital, according to Harian Metro.Authorities have yet to provide any details as to how the student fell from the bridge.

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US Jury Shown Invoice Of Rosmah's RM97M Pink Diamond Which Najib Claims She Never Received

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A US court was recently shown the invoice of a USD23 million pink diamond (about RM97 million today) that Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor allegedly bought using money stolen from 1MDB

According to Bloomberg, prestigious New York jeweller Lorraine Schwartz revealed details of the mysterious 22-carat pink diamond during the trial against former Goldman Sachs banker Roger Ng at the federal court in Brooklyn, New York on Wednesday, 23 March.Schwartz — who has designed for celebrities like Beyonce, Adele, and Blake Lively — showed hard proof of the gemstone bought using money siphoned from Malaysia's sovereign wealth fund.The jury was shown an invoice of the purchase, but they did not get to see the multi-million dollar jewellery itself — nor a photo of it — that is said to be big enough to be used as a paperweight.The court heard that fugitive financier Low Taek Jho, or better known as Jho Low, contacted Schwartz in June 2013, asking the esteemed jeweller to create a pink diamond necklace with a heart-shaped gem at its centre for Rosmah, the wife of former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak.The jeweller's records show that Rosmah asked for an 18-carat diamond, but Schwartz said she only had a 22-carat pink diamond.A USD23 million (about RM97 million) deal was subsequently struck for the larger stone.

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Schwartz later personally delivered the pink diamond to Rosmah while she was staying aboard a yacht off the coast of Monaco, a sovereign city-state in West Europe

Malaysiakini reported that Low was present on the yacht when the diamond was presented to Rosmah.Schwartz's records also show that Rosmah bought an additional USD1.3 million (RM5.49 million) worth of jewellery in 2014.

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Prosecutors in the case showed jurors how billions of dollars diverted from three USD6.5 billion (about RM27.4 billion) 1MDB bond transactions by Low were used to buy luxury items.The jury was shown a photo of the plastic case for the DVD of The Wolf of Wall Street and a screenshot from the credits thanking Low for his support.Prosecutors also claimed that Low, through an entity with money stolen from 1MDB, bought five artworks from Christie's — a British auction house — for USD58.3 million (about RM246 million), including USD51.8 million (about RM219 million) spent on a Jean-Michel Basquiat's painting titled Dustheads.Bloomberg reported that more invoices were shown to the jurors during the proceeding.

Jean-Michel Basquiat's painting titled 'Dustheads'.
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In 2018, Najib claimed that the pink diamond was a gift from Sheikh Mansour Zayed, the deputy prime minister of the United Arab Emirates (UAE)

Rosmah also, had in the past, repeatedly denied being the buyer of the 22-carat diamond.The former 'first lady' alleged that she was being slandered by critics and the rumours were fabricated as a means of voting her husband out of office."If people come to apologise to me, I will forgive them. But what is more important is to apologise to the people," Rosmah told reporters at the Kuala Lumpur Court Complex in April 2019.Additionally, Najib had also denied receiving the pink diamond."I do not know exactly the source of funding for these things. All I know is when I asked my wife, she said that there was one instance it was supposed to be a gift for her. But she never received it," he told Reuters in June 2018."And until today we do not know... she says the item is not in her possession."

Najib speaking to Reuters in a sitdown interview in June 2018.
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In 2019, local police revealed that there was solid evidence to prove that Rosmah's pink diamond was purchased using 1MDB stolen funds:

                Bukit Aman: We Have Solid Evidence That Rosmah's Pink Diamond Was Bought With 1MDB Funds

The money trail evidence shows a purchase of the 'pink diamond' from a jeweller in New York.

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Walk Through Glistening Snowfall & Catch MyTOWNKL's Exclusive Christmas Parade This Month

This Spotlight is sponsored by MyTOWNKL.

To welcome this year's Christmas festivities, MyTOWNKL has prepared a full-fledged Christmas Parade during the weekends, along with a Winter Snow Fall Show starting this 11 December!

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Experience an explosion of colours, fun, and excitement with the Christmas Parade! Everyone will be dressed to the nines with dazzling Christmas outfits, which bears resemblance to reindeer, elves, and shiny ornaments!Plus, you'll have a ball of a time as you take a stroll through the winter landscape, with snow romantically falling from above as you carry on with your shopping spree at the Christmas market, teehee.The parades and shows will only take place every weekend in December at Central Town, Level G at 3pm and 8pm.

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Throughout the celebrations, you can enter an immersive room in Snow Mountain

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Along with enjoying the full Snow Mountain experience and indulging in the festive setting, you can even play a mini game to win exclusive vouchers!

Keep an eye out for special appearances by iconic Christmas characters and DIY Christmas workshops

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You'll be able to meet Santa Claus on the same dates as the Christmas Parade, yass! And, meet Yeti mascots at the Yeti Village, for a big old hug and even more Christmas selfies. Additionally, take part in specially curated Christmas workshops where you can make your own decorations and gifts. From Christmas wreaths to arts and crafts, make your own creations with participating tenants such as Craftomon, Molly Fantasy, and The Parenthood!

You can even get your hands on Yeti merchandise when you spend at MyTOWNKL

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Exclusively available on the MyTOWNKL mobile application, you are entitled to redeem Yeti merchandise when you spend, from specially designed collectibles to the all-time-favourite canvas tote bag. There's even a gift wrapping service available for any purchases made on the same day. Find out more about these rewards here.

Pssst, wanna know what was the inspiration for MyTOWNKL's Christmas decorations this year? It is their very own animated short film featuring Yetties! :D

From Snow Mountain to Yeti Village, it is all being brought to life at MyTOWNKL. Titled The Best Christmas Yet-i, the story revolves around Yeni, an adorable, young Yeti who lives in the village with her family. As Christmas draws closer, she tries various ways to reach out to Santa Claus, who happens to live in a faraway mountain. Will Yeni succeed in capturing the jolly, bearded man's attention?Watch the full video below:

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Don't forget to take in the scenery as you walk through MyTOWNKL. You will be greeted by the dazzling brilliance of Snow Mountain, Yeti Village, and a 30-foot-tall Christmas tree, wahhh!

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With all these Insta-worthy decorations, it would be a real shame not to take photos to show off your Christmas spirit, hehe.And if you're looking for the perfect place to snap Instaworthy photos, check out the photo below for reference! You can thank us later. :P

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What are you waiting for? Head over to MyTOWNKL now to indulge in all the Christmas cheer! For more info, check out their website.

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Samsung Gets Local Uni Students To Pitch Their UX Ideas For Foldable Galaxy Smartphones

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Through a collaboration with top local universities, Samsung Malaysia Electronics is engaging with Gen Zs in reimagining foldable app experiences for all Malaysians

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They will be organising a Developer Day hackathon where students are given a chance to pitch their ideas to refine the UI and UX ecosystem of the Galaxy Z Fold and Galaxy Z Flip smartphones.

The Developer Day hackathon will run from 14 to 15 June at REXKL in Kuala Lumpur

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Students will need to leverage on Samsung and Android platforms' capabilites to flex their tech and design creativity, as well as pitch how their ideas will benefit in real world applications.During the hackathon, three winning teams will be selected each day, bringing it to a total of six winning teams. The winners will get to bring home Samsung products worth up to RM39,188 each day.


[VIDEO] Ayah Bukan Main 'Struggle' Jaga Baby Meragam, Tapi Bila Si Ibu Datang Terus Diam

Lumrah dalam kehidupan bagi mereka yang baru saja menimang cahaya mata jika anak hanya ingin duduk dengan ibu berbanding ayah

Hal ini kerana ibulah yang menjadi kawan baik anak sejak mereka dalam kandungan selama 9 bulan dan apabila lahir, susu ibulah yang menjadi minuman utama buat mereka.Jadi tidak hairanlah kalau bayi yang masih kecil menangis apabila bapa yang mengambil alih tugas untuk menjadi pengasuh kerana mereka lebih rapat dan sentiasa inginkan ibu dekat dengan mereka.Sama seperti apa yang terjadi kepada lelaki ini apabila videonya tular di TikTok ketika dia menjaga anaknya yang meragam di dalam kereta sementara menunggu isteri keluar menghantar barang.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @arasyi_25 ampa ingat senang ke ? fyp lak ke ni. btw korang bosan tu boleh cuba install litmatch mana tahu jumpa kawan baru   original sound - aisyahazizzz - aaisyahaziz_

Anak menangis dan meragam kena duduk dengan ayah tapi terus diam bila ibu masuk kereta

Menerusi rakaman yang dikongsikan oleh Arasyi Zubaidillah dengan kapsyen "bila ayah jadi pengasuh, ampa ingat senang ke?", dia ketika itu menjaga anaknya di dalam kereta sementara isterinya keluar sebentar menghantar barang.Namun bayi itu tidak henti menangis dan meragam apabila dipegang ayahnya selepas tidak nampak ibu di depan mata. Mungkin juga dia tidak dapat bau ibunya kerana kebiasaannya bayi yang masih kecil hanya akan rapat dengan ibu.Apa yang lebih menghiburkan adalah apabila sebaik saja ibunya masuk semula ke dalam kereta, bayi itu terus senyap dan berhenti merengek.

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"Si bapak tarik nafas panjang eh bila nampak mak dia dah balik masuk kereta, comelnya baby!" - Warganet

Perkongsian video yang dimuat naik oleh Arasyi itu berjaya mencuit hati warganet kerana ramai yang boleh relate dengan situasi tersebut terutamanya mereka yang bergelar bapa.Bukan itu saja, ramai yang memuji kecomelan anaknya kerana pipi yang montel. Malah ramai yang sendu dan ingin berkahwin selepas melihat video itu.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah berjaya mendapat 396.1K tontonan, 52.4K tanda suka serta 615 perkongsian di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada warganet:

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Alahai kesian si ayah gigih nak bagi baby stop nangis, sekali nampak ibu terus elok ya. Manjanya :)

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Attention, December Babies! Zoo Negara Wants To Give You A Free Ticket For Your Birthday

Good news for December babies! If you're looking for something to do for the end-of-year holidays, Zoo Negara Malaysia has a birthday treat for those who are born in December.

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According to an internal memo that's being circulated on social media, Zoo Negara is granting free entry to any Malaysian citizen whose birthday falls from 1 to 31 December

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The offer has been confirmed by Zoo Negara on its official website and Facebook page. Do remember to bring your MyKid or MyKad to redeem the free ticket!

However, do note that the offer is only applicable on the day of your birthday and not the entire month

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For example, if your birthday falls on 14 December, you will ONLY get a free ticket on 14 December.

The offer applies to both children and adults, so if you have kids who are born in December, you know where to bring them to for the school holidays. ;)

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Address: Zoo Negara Malaysia @ Jalan Ulu Kelang, Kemensah Heights, 68000 Ampang, Selangor.Opening Hours: 9.00am to 5.00pm daily.  Contact Details: For more information, call 03-4108 3422. Website | Facebook | Instagram

Is it just us, or does it feel like 2017 just zipped past? Be that as it may, we're already looking forward to 2018's long weekends:

                These Are The Long Weekends For Malaysia In 2018

The official list for next year's public and state holidays is out.

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[VIDEO] This 1-Year-Old Baby Nails It While Beatboxing With Her Uncle

A YouTube user named iLLyNoiiZe has uploaded a video in which he teaches his adorable one-year-old niece, how to beatbox in just 23 seconds

His baby niece, clad in a fair isle sweater and a beret, watches him intently before staring straight into the camera with a perplexed expression on her face. Second later, turning back to her uncle, she responds in a manner that will make you burst out in laughter.

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WATCH: 1-year-old totally nailing it

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[VIDEO] We Find Out How Much Malaysian Millennials Actually Know About Money

RinggitPlus recently partnered with Visa to come up with the Malaysian Financial Literacy Survey 2019

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While many Malaysians thought they managed their finances well, the survey results revealed the exact opposite.

To see how good Malaysian millennials were at handling our finances, we decided to do some real honest soul searching. Watch what happened in the video below:

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We started off quite confident...

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Darian: "I think I'm a three on financial literacy."Colin: "Three?"Jenna: "Three as well."

... but they got us with the first question T.T

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Jenna: "Be honest, do you think you have control of your spending? Are you aware of how much you save and how much you spend?"Gwen: "NOPE!"Colin: "Where do we even begin with this?!"

By the time we were midway through, we were starting to really doubt our financial literacy

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Colin: "Credit score means I am still doing quite well with my finances."Everyone else: *face palm*

But this quote was GOLD

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Darian: "The best time to start investing is yesterday."

So how financially literate are you? Read the full results of the Malaysian Financial Literacy Survey 2019 on the RinggitPlus website today!


Son Burns Down Family Home After His Mother Refused To Give Him Money

A 33-year-old man was arrested for allegedly burning down his family home in Kuantan after his mother refused to give him money

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A day prior to the incident, which happened on Friday, 19 January, neighbours say the unemployed man was angry with his mother and had made threats. But no one believed he would really do it.

According to a report in NST Online, one of the neighbours had heard the son threatening to retaliate by burning the house when the mother refused to give him money. However, they intervened by advising the son."I even called the imam for advice and managed to cool things down then. We never expect him to do it," the neighbour told NST Online.Reportedly, according to the neighbour, the son had past issues with drug addiction.

Maran police chief DSP Norzamri Abd Rahman confirmed the motive. The son acted on his threats and carried out the act at 2pm.

"There were no casualties in the fire as the suspect's mother, 66, had gone to live with another son due to the suspect’s aggressive behaviour of the suspect."The suspect was nabbed near the house and from initial investigations, it is believed he started the fire by burning a mattress in the house," Norzamri was quoted as saying in a report by The Malaysian Insight, yesterday, 20 January.

While fire department personnel successfully doused the flames within 30 minutes, the fire destroyed about 80% of the brick and wooden house, causing losses amounting to about RM90,000

The jobless son, who has been detained under Section 436 of the Penal Code for causing mischief with fire, has a criminal record, DSP Norzamri added.

About a couple of weeks ago, a druggie son attacked his single mother with a blunt object after she refused to give him money:

                A Son Bashed His Mother's Head After She Refused To Give Him Money

The son is said to be a druggie.

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unifi Nak Sambut Hari PMKS Dengan Hadiahkan Anda Pakej Percutian, Smart TV & Banyak Lagi!

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Mungkin ramai yang tidak tahu Hari Perniagaan Mikro, Kecil Dan Sederhana (PMKS) atau Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises Day (SME Day) yang disambut secara meriah di seluruh dunia pada tanggal 27 Jun setiap tahun khusus bagi meraikan semangat keusahawanan dan tanda penghargaan buat usahawan tempatan

Malah, Malaysia juga tidak ketinggalan untuk menyambut Hari PMKS sebagai tanda pengiktirafan dan meningkatkan lagi kesedaran orang ramai tentang sumbangan PKS terhadap ekonomi negara.Orang ramai turut diajak untuk bersama memeriahkan sambutan Hari PMKS dengan memeriahkan penggunaan tanda pagar #BelanjaDiSME.

unifi Business jadikan Hari PMKS 2022 lebih istimewa

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Sebagai Rakan Digital Pilihan PMKS, unifi Business mengambil peluang untuk meraikan Hari PMKS pada tahun ini melalui Kempen Hari PMKS 2022 yang mana akan berlangsung sehingga 30 Jun nanti menerusi beberapa inisiatif. Paling best sekali mereka tawarkan pelbagai hadiah istimewa buat anda yang gunakan #BelanjaDiSME. Wow!

Jom muat naik gambar perniagaan PMKS kegemaran anda di Instagram atau Facebook

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unifi Business tawar lebih daripada 100 hadiah bernilai sehingga RM50,000 untuk peserta bertuah yang memuat naik gambar dengan kapsyen paling kreatif tentang perniagaan PMKS kegemaran mereka di laman Instagram atau Facebook dengan menggunakan tanda pagar #BelanjaDiSME.Hadiah yang disediakan bukan biasa-biasa tau, ada pakej percutian selama 3 hari 2 malam, peranti pintar, baucar membeli-belah dan banyak lagi hadiah menarik menanti anda! Kena cepat tau, tinggal beberapa hari je lagi sebelum kempen ini berakhir. Kalau lambat melepaslah jawabnya.

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Unifi menjelajah ke seluruh Malaysia bantu para peniaga capai pendigitalan perniagaan

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Selari dengan kemodenan teknologi semasa, unifi Business berazam untuk memberi kesedaran tentang kepentingan pendigitalan perniagaan buat para usahawan terus membangun dan mengembangkan perniagaan mereka.Iyalah macam yang kita tahu, sekarang segalanya di hujung jari. Jadi, dengan pendigitalan ini bukan sahaja memudahkan peniaga untuk berhubung secara terus dengan pelanggan mereka, malah dapat mengembangkan lagi pasaran produk ke seluruh dunia.Usaha ini juga sejajar dengan tumpuan Kerajaan untuk memperkasakan semula ekonomi kumpulan sasar dan meningkatkan taraf hidup mereka. Bagi melengkapkan proses pendigitalan perniagaan PMKS, unifi dilantik sebagai Rakan Penyedia Perkhidmatan Teknologi (TSP) di bawah Geran Pendigitalan PMKS yang ditawarkan oleh Kerajaan.

Geran Pendigitalan PMKS membolehkan para usahawan menikmati penjimatan sehingga setengah harga!

Di bawah Geran Pendigitalan PMKS, para usahawan mempunyai kebebasan untuk melanggan mana-mana pakej Penyelesaian Perniagaan unifi dengan penjimatan sehingga 50% selama 12 bulan.Haa.. Jimat kos! Memang berbaloilah, lagi pula untuk usahawan yang baru nak mulakan perniagaan, tak perlu pening kepala lagi nak bayar bil.

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Sebagai Rakan Digital Pilihan untuk hampir 400,000 PMKS di Malaysia, unifi juga berdedikasi untuk memudahkan urusan perniagaan mereka melalui 3 cara seperti di bawah:1. Penyelesaian:- Hab e-Dagang: Urus pelbagai platform dalam talian - Storan awan: Akses dokumen penting dari mana-mana sahaja - Penyelesaian Pemasaran Digital: satu pasukan untuk melakukan aktiviti pemasaran digital bagi mencapai pasaran yang lebih luas - Geran Pendigitalan PMKS 2. Sokongan: - Lebih daripada 600 konsultan unifi Business di seluruh negara dan 200 daripadanya diperakui ICDL  (Pensijilan Kemahiran Digital Antarabangsa) - Sudut PMKS di 84 TMpoint seluruh negara - Program kesedaran dan pembelajaran untuk meningkatkan keupayaan pendigitalan PMKS. Cth: Kelas  Digital Tempatan /Jom Bisnes untuk peniaga mikro di Pasar Besar Siti Khadijah dikelolakan menggunakan loghat / bahasa tempatan. 3. Komuniti PMKS:  - unifi Business Club, komuniti perniagaan atas talian terbesar di Malaysia merupakan sebuah hab sumber yang menyediakan akses kepada teknologi, kewangan dan sokongan ekosistem.

Ayuh bersama tunjukkan kebersamaan kita dalam menyambut Hari PMKS!

Jangan ketinggalan untuk bersama-sama menyokong penuh usahawan tempatan dengan menjadi sebahagian daripada Kempen Hari PMKS 2022!Untuk sebarang maklumat lanjut mengenai kempen ini, anda boleh layari laman web rasmi unifi Business di SINI.


Media Prima OMNIA Launches 'JOM RONDA' Initiative To Spread Joy To M'sian Households

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On 1 November, Media Prima OMNIA, the country's largest integrated solutions provider, introduced JOM RONDA, a fresh initiative that promises to share joy to the communities it reaches

As Malaysia continues to ease back into the new normal, JOM RONDA aims to engage households and bridge the gap between brands and consumers, by distributing goodie bags filled with a variety of product categories. This includes food and beverages, health, kids, and beauty.Having set off from Sri Pentas, Bandar Utama on 1 November, the JOM RONDA crew aims to visit four communities a day from now until 29 November, with a target of reaching at least 4,000 households.

Image via Rohanis Shukri / NSTP

Media Prima OMNIA is proud to have Febreze on board as their first partner in this inaugural campaign, and lucky communities will have the chance to not only interact with the JOM RONDA crew, but also engage with other popular and trusted brand names like Scott's, Dutch Lady, and more.

Those who have received the JOM RONDA packs are encouraged to share their best selfies on social media

By sharing photos and including #jomronda in your posts, you could stand a chance to win mystery prizes and merchandise during the roving sessions!

"This initiative is another spin-off from our 'Jom' series," said Datuk Michael Chan, Media Prima OMNIA's CEO

Datuk Michael Chan, Media Prima OMNIA's CEO
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"JOM RONDA aims to spread cheer in the communities we visit, and also through the distribution of products from household brands to forge closer ties between these brands and our communities in a more meaningful way. We look forward to new brand stories and experiences that can be created out of this initiative," he shared.Datuk Michael further added, "We are happy to be the catalyst for the well-being of our communities and brand partners by creating a new platform that ignites 'real excitement' and engagement!"

If you would like the JOM RONDA crew to visit your community, you can apply online through the JOM RONDA microsite or on social media

Image via Media Prima OMNIA (Provided to SAYS)

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This Guy's Business Was Dying Until He Started Selling Musang King Coffee In China

Roslaimi Arifin was ready to give up when his business was making losses for three consecutive years. If he had, he wouldn't be an award-winning entrepreneur today.

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Roslaimi kickstarted his company, Mitra Food Industries Sdn. Bhd., on a small-scale basis in 2006. It has been involved in the coffee production business since 2009.  After the first three years of operations, Roslaimi was having second thoughts about continuing his business as he struggled to make ends meet.  The Kelantan-born was frustrated because he was losing a huge amount of money just to keep the business running. Somehow, he held on to his dreams and tried to revive his business.

He kept on pushing forward until he found a breakthrough that eventually helped him turn his business around

In 2013, he started taking part in the entrepreneur East Coast Economic Region (ECER)-SIRIM programme which targets companies involved in food manufacturing. The programme offers participants valuable guidance and training in product development, labelling and branding, and halal certification, besides providing financial backing for entrepreneurs to expand the business.Under the guidance of ECER-SIRIM, Roslaimi opened his own factory in Kota Bharu, Kelantan and obtained the halal certification in 2014. With the halal status, Mitra was entrusted to produce health-related products for 50 different popular brands from other companies through contract manufacturing.

Soon, Roslaimi's perseverance saw him convert his dying business into a multimillion ringgit one when Mitra successfully penetrated international markets

In 2015, Mitra took the export market in China by storm when it secured a lucrative deal during the China-ASEAN Expo (CAEXPO) held in Nanning, China.Last year, Mitra repeated its feat and renewed its yearly contract worth RM3 million to supply its popular products — Musang King White Coffee and Brazilian Cappuccino.  Previously the company only had three products, namely cappuccino, white coffee, and ginger drink, but has since expanded to offer 20 different varieties of coffee and health drinks. Today, Roslaimi can stand proud knowing that his products are popular in China, southern Thailand, and throughout the whole of Malaysia.

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Roslaimi's efforts and contributions in building the country's economy were recognised by the government recently

His entrepreneurial journey of transforming his homemade business to become an export-oriented company saw him become one of the 19 esteemed entrepreneurs who were at the Usahawan Gemilang Economic Entrepreneur ECER Awards last month.Against all odds, Roslaimi was the outstanding individual who bagged the top award that night, beating the rest of the recipients.

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Even with all this success, the 48-year-old remains humble and continues to contribute to the local community in Kelantan

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Roslaimi constantly surprises many people because of his outgoing personality and humility.  He is active in social work, and would not think twice to give out free food supplies to flood victims, schools, and orphanages in Kelantan.  Building an empire was probably the last thing on his mind but now Roslaimi wants to be the best version of himself and continue his success in the business world.He revealed that Mitra recorded sales of RM4.2 million last year as its coffee products are expected to be expanded to the China market. This year, he has taken up the challenge to increase the company's annual sales to be more than RM5 million.

Roslaimi Arifin's story is one of many others featured on the Malaysian City Life series on SAYS. Do you have a story or experience to share, or have you seen any we should write about?

SUBMIT YOUR STORY NOW. FB message us or email us at [email protected] about your intent to share something with us. It could be about a particular time in your life as an urban city-dweller in Malaysia, or it could be a story you've seen or heard.We'll get in touch with you for your story to be featured on SAYS!Stay tuned for the next episode!


Canteen Worker Says Vasanthapiriya's Teacher Took Her For A Drink Hours Before Her Death

A canteen worker at Nibong Tebal SMK Methodist, whose teacher accused Vasanthapiriya of stealing her iPhone, allegedly causing the girl to kill herself, has claimed that he saw the student with a female teacher at the canteen hours before she tried to kill herself

According to a report in FMT, the canteen worker, who didn't want to give his name, said that a female teacher had taken Vasanthapiriya to the canteen between 4.30pm and 5pm on 17 January, hours before she attempted suicide in her room."A female teacher brought Vasanthapiriya to the canteen. She ordered an iced Milo, and sat at the long table on the far end," FMT quoted the worker as saying.The worker added that the student was "not in her usual cheerful mood."

The canteen worker said that while Vasanthapiriya spent about half an hour at the canteen, she did not finish her drink before she left

"She looked down and appeared a bit fearful. I smiled at her, but she did not respond. So I just let her be. We are very used to seeing her at the canteen."She usually has a smile on her face. We are very shocked that this has happened to her," the worker was quoted as saying by FMT.

Meanwhile, the teacher in question now reportedly believes that Vasanthapiriya had passed the iPhone to her schoolmate

In its report, FMT said that according to a neighbour of the schoolmate, whose house is nearby Vasanthapiriya's, the teacher and her husband, after arriving at about 6pm on the day of the incident, had asked her if her neighbour was at home."I knew who the teacher was. She came to my house asking where was the girl from my neighbour's house. That girl is very close to Vasanthapiriya, I think they are good friends," FMT reported the neighbour as saying in its report.

On the other hand, the teacher, who has been receiving death threats and hate messages on social media, is forced to live in fear

According to a report in The Star Online, Harry Tan, the secretary-general of National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP), has urged the public to let justice run its course, adding that the teacher and her husband were members of NUTP."We have met with them and they have given their side of the story."Please stop hurling abuse at them and making threats. Some have even shared the teacher’s photo on social media, which is very traumatic for the family," The Star Online quoted the NUTP secretary-general as saying, today, 8 February.


Always Struggle To Open Chupa Chups Lollipops? Apparently, We've Been Doing It Wrong

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Anyone who's had Chupa Chups lollipops would probably understand the struggle of opening one

It's humbling. You're either tugging at the bottom plastic wrapper bit, fighting to bite off the wrapper, or risking your fingers by using a pair of scissors.

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But turns out, there's a three-second trick to opening the difficult wrapping of a Chupa Chups lollipop, or any other lollipop for that matter.TikTok content creator @Jordan_The_Stallion8, who often shares life hacks on the platform to his 10.3 million followers, discovered that we've probably been opening lollipops wrongly our entire lives.

Instead of hurting your fingers or teeth in an attempt to open the tight wrapper, Jordan shows that you're supposed to grab the top and the bottom, then twist in the opposite direction

As you continue to twist it, he shows that the wrapper will eventually slide off within seconds! No fighting or biting needed.

Image via @jordan_the_stallion8 (TikTok)

Jordan demonstrated this little trick with other lollipop brands too, including Chupa Chups. And all of their wrappers slid off easily!

Image via @jordan_the_stallion8 (TikTok)

Since Jordan shared the hack about a day ago, many people commented that they just had their minds blown and want a childhood do-over

Image via TikTok

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However, he isn't the first to figure this out. In July last year, Chupa Chups UK actually shared the trick through another TikTok content creator, @sydneypurl.

Image via @sydneypurl/@chupachupsuk (TikTok)

You can watch Jordan's video below:

  @jordan_the_stallion8 #stitch with @knowledgesaurus  #fyp   original sound - Jordan_The_Stallion8

Did you also have your mind blown or have you always opened your lollipops this way? Let us know.

In a similar concept, another guy taught how to open a tightly knotted plastic bag without ripping it apart:

                [VIDEO] Guy Shows Hack To Untie Plastic Bag Knot When It's Too Tight

"If I'm hungry, the bag is getting ripped."

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You Can Now Use Grab's PayLater At Selected Physical Stores! Here's How To Activate It

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'Buy now, pay later' is a steadily growing payment option more and more online marketplaces are providing to consumers

Essentially, it allows customers to purchase something by delaying the bill a month after, or by breaking down the payment through numerous installments. An example of this method is Shopee's SPayLater and Atome's three-month buy now pay later service.Grab's PayLater is also on the list. However, previously it could only be used to mix fees that add up from using Grab's services, such as GrabMart and Grab rides, into a single bill. This service is called PayLater Postpaid. Whereas, PayLater installments split your Grab purchases bill into four interest-free monthly installments. Do keep in mind that PayLater installments only work for purchases you make through the Grab app, and not for Grab services like PayLater Postpaid.

And now, Grab's PayLater services have expanded their reach towards physical outlets as well!

According to Grab, you can now use the PayLater option when you visit selected stores nationwide. Although the list isn't quite extensive now, they've noted that more stores are coming soon! For now, you can still vet through a few shops that partnered with Grab for this service, from fashion outlets like LI-NING and SK Jewellery, to tech and gadget stores like all IT HYPERMARKET and Bose.

But wait! Before you rush off to use the service, make sure you activate it first. Here's how:

First, you need to know that there are certain criteria you must meet to be eligible for the service as stated in Grab's frequently asked questions page, which are:1. Being an existing Grab user for at least six months2. Aged 21 years and above3. Your account has been fully verified4. You're a Platinum, Gold, or Silver GrabRewards tier member5. Your Grab app has been updated to the latest versionIf you've checked all these boxes, you can proceed to the next few steps. Don't worry, senang je! ;)

1. Open up the Grab app

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2. Tap on 'Finance'

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3. Choose 'PayLater'

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4. After that, you can just go ahead and press 'Activate Now' to start using PayLater

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And that's it! You'll be able to shop using Grab's PayLater. Just make sure to plan ahead and be smart about it, mmmmkay? :D

Previously, Grab introduced 'Quiet Ride' for those who wanted to keep the chit chat to a minimum:

                Grab To Introduce 'Quiet Ride' Option In Malaysia To Minimise Driver-Passenger Interaction

Keeping the momentary chit chat to a bare minimum.

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‘McD Bukan Tempat Study’ - Pelajar Suruh Budak Bising Diam Kena ‘Sound’ Dan Diminta Keluar

Sudah menjadi trend di mana para pelajar menjadikan restoran makanan segera sebagai tempat alternatif untuk belajar

Dahulu, perpustakaan menjadi pilihan utama pelajar untuk belajar kerana mempunyai sumber yang banyak seperti buku, surat khabar dan jurnal. Namun dengan kemajuan teknologi kini, para pelajar boleh mendapatkan semua informasi di hujung jari sahaja dengan syarat, mereka mempunyai akses terhadap internet. Tambahan pula, restoran makanan segera ini memberikan kemudahan internet percuma menjadikan ia pilihan pelajar untuk belajar.

Gambar sekadar hiasan.
Image via FMT

Walaupun perkara ini dilihat normal namun begitu, persoalannya adalah sama ada wajar atau tidak restoran makanan segera ini dijadikan port pelajar untuk belajar?

Image via Twitter @anas_cik

Tular di Twitter foto seorang lelaki yang berdiri di hadapan sebuah restoran makanan segera popular bersama sebuah kadbod besar yang bertulis 'Mcd tempat makan, bukan tempat study'. Selain itu, seorang pengguna Twitter dikenali sebagai Cik Anas, turut berkongsi kisah berkaitan pelajar yang belajar di McDonald's dan menegur dua kanak-kanak yang bising hingga mengganggu fokus mereka untuk belajar. Akan tetapi, muncul seorang wanita yang menegur kembali pelajar tersebut mengatakan bahawa restoran makanan segera sememangnya akan bising kerana dipenuhi orang. Setakat artikel ini ditulis, perkongsiannya itu mendapat hampir 27 ribu ulang kicau dan 18.6 ribu tanda suka.

Baca perkongsian penuh di bawah:

I saw this pic , i ade story sikit, that time i dgn my friend ke mcd sec26.. tgh que nk order nmpk la ade 1family ni ber5 ade ank kecik 4-7 tahun 2 org & another 1 umur 12 tahun cmtu Chinese* pic.twitter.com/OnANpM0vUr— Cik Anas (@anas_cik) January 28, 2020

So 2 org ank die ni dok mainla sambil gelak2 kt table diorang tu , dri pandangan aku normal la bebudak memain kan.. nama pon bebudak.. aku tgok je la diorang smbil nk tunggu giliran order..— Cik Anas (@anas_cik) January 28, 2020

X lama lepas tu, ade 2 group students mix boys and girls selang 2 table dri meja Chinese family tu around 10 org tgh study.. nmpk la dgn lap top, paper work besepah atas meja dgn memasing ade 1cup air disis..— Cik Anas (@anas_cik) January 28, 2020

Dgn nada agak kasar* ade sorang budak perempuan dri group student tuh sounds Chinese yg tgh gelak2 smbil pegang gadget tu *Boleh tolong senyap x? Both of u disturbing our study.. kitorang x fokus.. kuat ye* die sound, kuat* smua org tgok pompuan yg sound tuh..— Cik Anas (@anas_cik) January 28, 2020

Then mak ayah budak tu pon terus marah anak2 die.. suruh jgn bising2.. and i was like haa?? Then ade sorang akak ni sound budak perempuan tu balik  hello ni tmpt makan kot?! Bkn tmpt study.. uoll tu yg slh tempt.. nk study pergi library.. dgn nada tegas akak tu ucap!— Cik Anas (@anas_cik) January 28, 2020

Then family Chinese tuh mcm x nk keruh keadaan die calm kn akak tu.. * x pa x pa, saya pun sudah mau habis makan nnt kitorang pegi.. akak tu ucap balik u stay here .. diorang yg sepatut pegi sebab sini bkn tmpt study sini tmpt makan..— Cik Anas (@anas_cik) January 28, 2020

Aku yg dgr ni sumpah puas! Pastu lepas akak tu sound cmtu.. bebudak tgh study tu trus kemas2 brg2 diorang then blah..— Cik Anas (@anas_cik) January 28, 2020

Tambahnya lagi, dia memahami jika ada yang ingin belajar di situ namun harus memahami bahawa ia adalah tempat awam maka pastinya akan bising dan dipenuhi orang ramai

Memang silap kau la nk sound org jgn bising, sebab nk hormat kau study.. kau kt mcd kot, what do u expect? Kat library boleh la kau sound org senyap.. sendiri salah pastu sound x betempat.. nasib ade akak tuh sound balik.. baru kene buku dgn ruas..— Cik Anas (@anas_cik) January 28, 2020

Since tweet ni blow up, ade la some student yg bitter,i tweet ni bkn i marah korang study kt mcd, but..uoll marah org yg bising kt mcd tu sbb uoll x boleh fokus study wtf?! Rmai je yg study kt mcd tpi okey je boleh hadam org bising, make sense lah kau kt mcd bkn kt library — Cik Anas (@anas_cik) January 29, 2020

Susulan itu, warganet memberikan pandangan mereka mengenai perkara itu

Curious question. Macam mana orang boleh study dan buat kerja sejolah tempat yg bising macam kat macdonald.?— ANikAnekdot (@ANikAnekdot) January 28, 2020

Tbh, aku pon ada study jugak dekat mcd, but never once in my life rasa its my place to complain kalau bising, i just simply walk away, and kalau nampak crowded pon I walk away. It isnt my place to study at the first place so why complain? Tak suka blah, jngan kacau orang lain.— Iqbal  SUK (@houdido609) January 28, 2020

Aku pernah study kat mcd, bukan study, siapkan assignment sebab uni takde tempat yg 24hrs and groupmates mix esaimen pun berlambak so end up mcd la jawabnya. Tapi aku tak kisah pun kalau orang nak buat bising sebab mmg tu tempat public pun.— Chajaa | @lovelylouvres (@syaazabalqis) January 28, 2020

McD ni ada waktu² dia nak pakai utk study.Org tgh ramai tu, common sense ler skitMain priority dtg situ nk mencekik...ko dok ramai² situ, lama plak tu...buat naik darah org jeDlm pkul 2 ke 4 pagi dtgle mcd blajau.Ni time org lunch hour kau beriye² beno...jadahnye— Ajiq (@MurderMessiah) January 28, 2020

Aku pernah jugak acah-acah study kat mcd but trust me study dekat mcd kerja kau takkan siap and duit kau akan habis sekejap kau nak sundae sekejap nak mc freeze tu yang singgit tu and end up kerja kau terpaksa disiapkan dekat rumah sbb kawan-kawan ajak gossip hw campak tepi— aleyamaluu (@nurraleya) January 28, 2020

for me nak study kat mcd boleh tapi tengok timing la. kalau study time dinner hour family ramai semua or lunch hour tu , memang bodoh la  datang la late night ke sebelum subuh ke , konfem takde org kacau — adli (@amenissurviving) January 28, 2020

Klu dkt Singapore, siap ada signboard..lebihkurang says "boleh nak study tapi kalau masa busy, kena bg org nak makan dlu."— AbgIkan (@AbgFlexi) January 28, 2020

Maybe dari sudut pandangan aku laa kan malaysia ni dah dipenuhi dgn mcd nak dibandinhkan dgn library dalm satu negeri ada berapa je ...malas nak bersuara tanggungjawab sape sepatutnya ..and that why dorang study kat situ ..then about dia cakap kat fam Chinese tu memang tak patut— your ex (@HzmJry) January 29, 2020

Tidak menjadi kesalahan pun kalau nak belajar di restoran makanan segera. Cuma mungkin jika inginkan suasana yang senyap, bolehlah datang pada waktu yang bukan peak hour.

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Malaysian Man Living In Japan Rents Out Quaint Rooms To Travellers From Just RM48/Night

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After two whole years of being in COVID-19 lockdown, it's time to travel again!
And what better international country to travel to, than one with a touch of home right at their doorstep.

Malaysian writer and tour conductor Kamal Zharif has been living in Japan for almost nine years. Occasionally dabbling in acting jobs for Japanese production companies, his familiarity with Japanese culture is clear and distinct from his time residing there.Kamal has recently garnered some attention on Twitter after he released a series of tweets opening the place he currently resides at to other Malaysians who are considering visiting Japan.

An exterior shot of the link house.
Image via @kamalzharif (Twitter)

Located in the city of Urayasu of the Chiba prefecture, Kamal describes the property as a two-storey link house perfect for groups of three to five people

The modest property is rather unassuming outside, with unembellished fixtures and simple tones that match the atmosphere of its surroundings.

Image via @kamalzharif (Twitter)

The porch of the property.
Image via @kamalzharif (Twitter)

The interior of the stay maintains a clean and tidy aesthetic, with minimalist features that add to the Japanese feel while remaining comfortable. While each room is relatively compact by the looks of the pictures, all appear to be sufficient for travellers who are on the go and ready to see what Japan has to offer. Basic essentials are provided, which include electric kettles, bedding, tabletop fans for ventilation, and WiFi coverage.

One of the bedrooms at the property.
Image via @kamalzharif (Twitter)

One of the bedrooms at the property.
Image via @kamalzharif (Twitter)

One of the bedrooms at the property.
Image via @kamalzharif (Twitter)

One shower and bathroom is present at the complex, so visitors will have to share the amenity for their stay.There's a stocked kitchenette area with a working microwave, fridge, and gas stove if you feel like making a simple meal. There's also a neat laundry area, so you won't need to worry about where to get your clothes sorted.

The bathroom.
Image via @kamalzharif (Twitter)

The kitchenette.
Image via @kamalzharif (Twitter)

Depending on the room of selection, prices range anywhere between JPY1,500 to JPY2,000 per night (approximately RM48 to RM65)

The prices are an absolute steal for Malaysians looking to travel on a budget!Convenient for those looking to head to the city, Kamal mentions that the property is close to the Tokyo Metro subway, which rides along the Tozai line to take tourists to Tokyo in give or take 30 minutes.A direct bus route is also located near the link house. Known as the Kasai Station, the bus will be able to transport passengers to the Narita International Airport, making it a one stop drop for travellers.

One of the bedrooms at the property.
Image via @kamalzharif (Twitter)

Ready to make a trip to the land of the rising sun?For booking enquiries, contact Kamal on WhatsApp, or reach out to him on Twitter.

As of late September, independent travellers are now allowed to visit Japan:

                Malaysians No Longer Need A Visa Or Tour Package To Travel To Japan Starting 11 Oct

Yay, finally.

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Can't go to Japan just yet? This homestay in Genting will do just the trick for a relaxing getaway:

                Can't Go To Japan? This New 'Muji-Like' Resort In Genting Is The Perfect Staycation

Each room has a private outdoor jacuzzi.

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Berkhidmat Lebih 22 Tahun Tapi Gaji Tak Sampai RM2,000, Kesian Posmen Dilayan Macam Bangla

Barangan yang dikirimkan melalui pejabat pos hilang atau lambat sampai?
Bungkusan yang dihantar abang posmen rosak dan berada dalam keadaan yang tidak memuaskan?

Image via Herba Kosmet

Aduan-aduan sebegini sering dibangkitkan oleh orang ramai terhadap kualiti perkhidmatan pos di negara ini. Bukan itu sahaja, individu pertama yang akan menjadi sasaran kemarahan pengguna ialah posmen. Pelbagai tohmahan dan kritikan dilemparkan terhadap mereka walhal mereka sudah bertungkus-lumus memberikan perkhidmatan terbaik kepada pengguna.

Sudahlah asyik kena maki hamun dengan pengguna, tapi gaji mereka pun sebenarnya tak seberapa.

Baru-baru ini, viral di media sosial apabila seorang individu meluahkan rasa terkilannya mengenai nasib pekerja Pos Malaysia yang didakwa tidak diberi layanan yang sepatutnya

Slip gaji salah seorang posmen di Pos Malaysia.
Image via Facebook Hakimi Mohd

Dalam satu posting yang dikarang Hakimi Mohd di laman Facebook miliknya, dia berkongsi tentang nasib seorang posmen yang meskipun sudah bekerja lebih 22 tahun di syarikat pengeposan itu, namun gaji pokok yang diterima oleh posmen berkenaan hanya berjumlah RM1,848.00. Setelah dicampur dengan elaun, RM2,403. Ditolak dengan beberapa potongan bulanan, jumlah yang tinggal hanya sekitar RM1,120 sahaja.

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Dalam perkongsiannya itu, Hakimi juga memohon pihak atasan dan yang berkuasa untuk mempertimbangkan nasib para posmen ini yang sentiasa bertungkus-lumus memberikan perkhidmatan terbaik kepada pengguna.

Bukan itu sahaja, Hakimi turut berkongsikan beberapa gambar kesusahan yang dialami para posmen dikala menjalankan tugas

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Kesiannya abang posmen. Sebab itu kita janganlah kasar kalau barang yang kita order sampai lambat. Mereka dah cuba sedaya upaya mereka untuk beri perkhidmatan terbaik.

Semoga nasib abang-abang posmen kita terbela!


28 Best Places To Stay At In Malaysia's Most Loved Holiday Destinations

The Asian continent is blessed with an amazing selection of vacation spots and with countries like Thailand and Vietnam gaining popularity among Malaysians, it's easy to forget how beautiful home truly is.
So, here's our list of some of the most breathtaking places in Malaysia along with the best places to stay at, there:

1. Penang Island

It's no surprise why Penang is referred to as the Pearl of Orient in Malaysia, with the island's eclectic blend of old and new; think ancient Asian street meets Elizabethan intricacies and details. Penang remains as one of the very few places in Malaysia that has preserved all the history, architecture and beauty of past without forsaking modernity. If you've yet to step foot on this little paradise, we suggest a laid back vacation of just walking around the city, absorbing it all.

To unwind and re-energise in this haven, we suggest these great places:

Malihom

The estate comprises a cluster of traditional Thai rice barns which have been carefully converted with modern comforts, while respecting traditional charms. Named after the rice barns that make up the retreat, Malihom means 'village of the fragrant rice'. Each barn has its own unique name. Malihom offers 8 barns for rental. Each features individual character with ensuite and bathrooms on the deck level.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM670 per night.For great hotel deals, check out Agoda Coupons!

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Shangri-La's Rasa Sayang Resort & Spa

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Rasa Sayang Resort and Spa has a sense of history, place and tradition. Its distinctive Minangkabau architecture houses artefacts of Malaysian culture. You feast your eyes on the artfully arranged traditional jewellery, batik-printing moulds, coral sculptures and signature items from the prolific Malaysian kitchen.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM656 per night.

Macalister Mansion

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Macalister Mansion is designed around the idea of an old English mansion. Each space is designed to provide hospitaliy of an actual home – good food, fine drink, engaging conversation, soothing music, a good night’s sleep or simply lounging by the pool.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM450 per night.

2. The caves and rainforests of Sarawak

If your idea of a vacation is to just plug off and immerse yourself into nature, then Sarawak would be just the thing for you. Home to some of the most diverse rainforests in the world and a major part of the third largest island (Borneo) in the world, Sarawak has an interesting selection of unique forms of wildlife and plants. Be it trekking through the national parks, seeing the Orang Utans, or just getting away from the concrete mess, Sarawak is truly one of the biggest hidden gems of Malaysia.

To best experience the nature in Sarawak, we think you should stay in one of these resorts:

Batang Ai Longhouse Resort

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Situated at the edge of some of Malaysia’s most magnificent rainforest, Batang Ai Longhouse Resort Managed by Hilton on the island of Borneo is the perfect location for a relaxing break. The resort is only a two-hour boat ride away from the Batang Ai National Park, and is surrounded by its own expanse of jungle. Take a swim in our outdoor swimming pool or enjoy a friendly game on our asphalt tennis courts.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM250 per night.

The Ranee

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The Ranee is an exclusive 24-room boutique hotel strategically located in the heart of Kuching’s picturesque Old Town. Stylishly rebuilt from two traditional 19th century shophouses and ingeniously adapted to modern standards of plush comfort, The Ranee is unique in that every spacious room/suite is different – designed to express its own individuality, charm and character. Step into The Ranee and you will be enchanted by the magic of old and new – a fusion style inspired by Sarawak’s rich colonial heritage and mysterious ethnic cultures.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM285 per night.

Sematan Palm Beach Resort

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Just one-and-a-half hours (120 km) drive from Kuching, Sematan Palm Beach Resort is the perfect destination for a short and adventurous holiday. Sematan is a small fishing village located at the far west tip of Sarawak Facing the South China Sea and a short distance from the Sarawak-Kalimantan (Indonesia) border. Opened in 2004, the resort is well known for its long stretch of clean sandy beach. The view alone is breathtaking. Once you’ve set foot on the resort, you’ll know it’s time to relax and put your worries behind.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM168 per night.

3. Ipoh

A visit to Ipoh would pretty much equate the feels of travelling back in time to the 1950s of Malaysia with its charming old buildings, rustic streets and relaxed pace of life there. Situated in between popular travel destinations, Penang and Kuala Lumpur, the city usually does not get much of an attention from travelers, which makes it a perfect place to go to if you are looking for some quiet time, friendly locals and explosive local cuisine.

Sleep in one of these chic and uniquely designed hotels after a long day of walking around the rustic streets of Ipoh:

M Boutique Hotel

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Be pleasantly surprised by the smallest things! M Boutique Ipoh Hotel pays tribute to the Straits Eclectic Architecture synonymous with the Pre War Shop houses found littered across Ipoh, both inside out. Spotting small cozy rooms that is enveloped in our urban vintage interpretation, M Boutique Ipoh Hotel is a whimsical artistic experience in Ipoh.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM151 per night.

Sekeping Kong Heng

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Sekeping Kong Heng, in the charming old town of Ipoh, is the latest addition to the Sekeping family of retreats. It is located in a 3 storey neo-classical building which also houses a famous coffee shop of the same name on the ground floor that serves great coffee and the best local dishes in town. All effort has been made to preserve as much of the character of the existing building as possible in contrast to the surrounding new architectural interventions.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM220 per night.

Ipoh Bali Hotel

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The Ipoh Bali Hotel is located in the heart of Ipoh with Baliness stay experience.The traditional bamboo cages, the antique rustic natural woods with luxurious furnishing used extensively in the decor at lobby creates a sophisticated contemporary design born from Baliness architecture and interior design.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM200 per night.

4. Cameron Highlands

Deemed as Malaysia's largest hill station, Cameron Highlands is every bit the beautiful remains from the English colonization. The Brits made the best out of the very few hill stations that our tropical country has by transforming it to their idea of the English plains then. With fragrant whiffs of mountain air, tea plantations and colorful, juicy strawberry plantations, and very Victorian looking cosy little cottages, Cameron Highlands is an irresistible travel destination.

A night in these beautiful English cottages might just take you back in time to Malaysia's glorious English past:

Smokehouse Hotel

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This English Tudor boutique style hotel, built in 1939, is situated adjacent to a beautiful golf course. Guests will enjoy a prime location on a verdant hill that is just three hours from Kuala Lumpur and nestled upon the frontier that separates modernity from the untamed wild. Guests will find the hotel perfectly situated to explore both. The Smokehouse Hotel is the perfect venue for guests who want one of the best English style boutique hotels in the Cameron Highlands.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM370 per night)

The Lakehouse

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Be prepared to be charmed by this Tudor-style boutique resort, The Lakehouse Cameron Highlands, an exclusive getaway in the natural beauty of the Cameron Highlands. Set in an area dubbed "The Valley of Eternal Spring", this idyllic country house sits atop a hill overlooking rolling hills and verdant woodlands. This refreshing 19-room destination boasts of amazing tea plantation views and the great outdoors.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM630 per night.

Copthorne Hotel

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Situated at Malaysia's famous highland retreat and perched at 1,628 metres above sea level with a panoramic view of serene mountains and lush valleys. Copthorne Hotel Cameron Highlands is a 4-star hotel for corporate and leisure travelers offering stylish full-service accommodations with a choice of hotel rooms or apartments.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM167 per night.

5. Langkawi

Langkawi is known to be one of the most visited places in Malaysia and with its sandy strip of beaches, blue-green waters and with a great selection of resorts its easy to see why it is a favourite travel spot. To top if off, the island also has an amazing selection of resorts and hotels to choose from, each place positioned to best enjoy the beauty of Langkawi.

Appreciate the true beauty of Langkawi from one of these breathtaking resorts:

Vivanta by Taj

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The resort nests on the Rebak Island, named after the native Rebak tree, in one of the 99 isles that make up the legendary Langkawi. Take a short 20 min drive to Port Cenang from the Langkawi airport delighting in backseat surprises (we're not revealing here). Imagine stepping into a speedboat which cuts through the water creating waves of excitement as you cover 2km in 7 short minutes and are welcomed by yachts from all over the world that are docked at the only fully equipped Marina in Malaysia. Yes, it's the only resort to offer this service.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM697 per night.

The Datai Langkawi

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The Datai Langkawi offers the perfect escape and allows you to fully nurture the well-being of your mind, body and spirit. National Geographic has rated Datai Bay as one of the top 10 beaches in the world, while the resort’s jungle surrounds plays host to a wealth of wildlife, some of which are endemic to the area. Bask in the tranquility and reconnect with nature. You may well spot dusky leaf monkeys, tokay geckos or Sunda flying lemurs during your stay.

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For reservations and  details, click here. Rooms are from RM1500+ per night.

The Andaman, A Luxury Collection Resort

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The Andaman, a Luxury Collection Resort located in an idyllic tropical setting on Malaysia's Langkawi Island, is cosily tucked away between a 10 million year old rainforest and the tranquil Datai Bay and an 8,000 year old fringing coral reef. The resort has created a Coral Nursery, believed to be the first of its kind in South East Asia, with accolades in recognition of its commitment to environmental practices.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM1456 per night.

6. Melaka

If you love history, old buildings and ancient ruins, pay a trip to this historical town in the southern part of Malaysia. Almost all the buildings and houses in this town are at least a century old, with some even dating back to the 18th century. The buildings are well preserved, with some bathed in a motley of colours, giving it an almost cartoon town-like appearance.

If you love Melaka's unique and rich past, stay in one of these hotels that best represent this state:

The Majestic Melaka

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The Majestic Malacca is an integral part of Malacca's colourful history. The original serene mansion, dating back to the 1920's, remains at the heart of the hotel, whilst a new building has been created, mirroring the original architecture, to house 54 spacious rooms and suites.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM490 per night.

Courtyard @ Heeren

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The Courtyard @ Heeren takes the best of traditional Melaka style and adds its own modern twist. Whichever type of room you choose, each offers a distinct experience of luxury living with a style that is designed to be individual. There are fourteen rooms and suites in total, all with air conditioning, LCD TV, safe deposit box, writing desk, rain shower, mini bar fridge and hair dryer as standard.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM200 per night.

1825 Gallery Hotel

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The 1825 Gallery Hotel is inspired by the theme of antiquity, bringing the experience and atmosphere of the bygone days to reality – it’s truly yesterday once more. Instilling the look and feel of the past into the hearts of its every guest, it retells its very story from how it used to function as a flour storehouse to being one of the best hotels in the state today.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM327 per night.

7. The stunning beaches and mountains of Sabah

One look at these images of Sabah and you would know why travelers rave about this Eastern state of Malaysia. With beaches that will have your jaw-dropping and mountains that look straight out of a fantasy movie, we bet you wouldn't want to leave this haven on earth.

So, why not make the best out of your trip by staying in one of these magical resorts in Sabah?

Borneo Rainforest Lodge

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Nestled comfortably in the jungle habitat, reinforcing the impression of being 'mesmerised by nature', in the mood of the tropics.  All the Chalets at BRL are installed with ceiling fans instead of air conditioning units. The passive design of the structure is the wall and roof insulation plus a ventilation system that exploits the thermal mass of the bathroom core to reproduce natural airflow.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM3,190.60 per night, per person, inclusive of return-transfer to hotel, permits and guides.

Bunga Raya Island Resort

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As sensual and exotic as the hibiscus flower that bears its name, Bunga Raya Island Resort is a luxurious jewel set on a coral reef island just off the coast of Borneo. A secluded island hideaway of 47 timbered villas, the resort is tucked away on a tranquil and hidden bay framed by crescent shaped white sand beach on one side and the centuries old virgin jungle on the other. Each private villa is rough hewn and hand-crafted by local tradesmen, terraced into the hillside reflecting the traditional simplicity of the Borneo architectural style.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM1528.30 per night.

Pom Pom Island Resort & Spa

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Built to offer you complete luxury, comfort and privacy, the resort is set within Pom Pom Island’s lush green vegetation. The resort consists of Beach Front Villas, Garden View Villas and Water Villas, which are constructed in traditional architecture to blend into the native surroundings without disturbing or removing the islands natural vegetation. The fresh and cooling sea breeze let you feel comfortable and relaxed throughout your stay. All villas are air conditioned, contain private balconies and have an attached bathroom with freshwater supply.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM800 per night.

8. Kuala Lumpur

Capital of the country, Kuala Lumpur is well-known for rows and rows of towering buildings and crowded streets. If your idea of a vacation is staying in town, shopping at some of the best malls in the world, and dancing the night away, this concrete jungle would be worthy of all your vacation wants and needs.

Immerse yourself in the true opulence of Kuala Lumpur at one of these beautiful hotels:

Villa Samadhi

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One of Kuala Lumpur's best kept secret! Hidden within an upscale neighbourhood and discreet from street view, Villa Samadhi feels more like one big private villa rather than a boutique hotel. The entire residence is designed to look and oriented to evoke, in all essence, your own private villa in the city.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM660.38 per night.

Shangri-La Hotel

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You wake up snug in downy soft beddings, with world famous skyscrapers, the Petronas Twin Towers, in sight, as Malaysia’s vibrant capital city bids you a fine morning. You feel relaxed and tranquil in the luxurious guestroom at Shangri-La Hotel, Kuala Lumpur.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM485 per night.

Sheraton Imperial Kuala Lumpur

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For your stay, explore our deluxe suite which offers panoramic vista of the city skyline and extra in-stay benefit with great value. Dine in our award winning Celestial Court restaurant for an authentic chinese dining experience or a romantic dinner at a free-standing trattoria styled after a rustic country home, Villa Danieli. Whether you are here for business or leisure, don't miss to explore the city of Kuala Lumpur recommended by the locals here.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM350++ per night.

9. Negeri Sembilan

Okay, Negeri Sembilan wouldn't be the first thing that pops on our mind when we think of vacation spots. But, in the recent years, the small, quiet state has used its serene surroundings to its advantage by developing a range of rustic, beautiful nature and beach resorts in various parts of the state.

If you are looking for a quick getaway, then head over to these serene resorts in NS:

The Dusun

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An orchard resort on the edge of a Malaysian tropical rainforest. The dusun is an hour from Kuala Lumpur and its airports, but feels like a world away.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM320 per night.

Avillion Port Dickson

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Avillion Port Dickson is an award-winning spa resort in Malaysia that sits over 23 acres of coast scenery and faces the Straits of Malacca, offering 240 exquisitely designed rooms, chalets and villas. Designed with the architecture of an Old World Malay fishing village in mind, the resort fuses traditional culture with contemporary luxuries, giving guests the opportunity to experience Malaysia’s rich heritage while living in comfort.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM408 per night.

The Shorea Retreats

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The Shorea is an architect’s family retreat, built within in a tropical forest reserve. Its secluded villas are set on natural terrains, with meandering paths leading down to a jungle stream, a waterfall within the Berembun Forest Reserve; it is the ultimate forest getaway.

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For reservations and details, click here. Rooms are from RM1007 per night.

10. Pulau Redang

Located just hours away from Kuala Lumpur, Pulau Redang is one of the most breathtaking islands in Malaysia. Known for its crystal clear waters and beautiful coral reefs, many flock the island for fun diving activities.

Imagine a stay at this breathtaking resort in Redang!

The Taaras Beach & Spa Resort

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Tucked away and hidden from the outside world on a small island found just off the unspoilt East Coast of tropical Malaysia. Considered to be one of the most beautiful island locations in the South China Sea, the isle of Redang is home to our natural, yet stylish resort found on one of the most spectacular bays surrounded by one of the bluest oceans on the earth.

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For reservations and details, click here.. Rooms are from RM477 per night.

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Siapkan Persalinan Dalam Masa 41 Jam, Rupanya Ini Kisah Di Sebalik Baju Dalam MV Tok Ti

Video muzik Siapa Tak Mahu nyanyian Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza kini sudah mencecah 2 juta tontonan di laman YouTube selepas beberapa hari dilancarkan

Ramai yang memuji video muzik tersebut bertaraf antarabangsa kerana tema dan jalan ceritanya yang menarik hati ramai penonton.Video arahan Ghazi Maslan itu turut menampilkan bintang seperti Mira Filzah dan Hun Haqeem yang menjadi tarikan hingga jumlah tontonan juga tinggi.Tidak hanya Tok Ti yang merasa teruja dengan pelancaran muzik video terbabit, malah netizen juga menunggu video muzik berkenaan di saluran YouTubenya dan rata-rata berpuas hati dengan video yang ditampilkan itu.

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Penampilan Tok Ti curi perhatian

Lagu ciptaan John Jeevasingham, Ikhwan Fatanna dan Omar K itu menjadi video muzik pertama menggunakan banyak persalinan baju.Apa yang lebih menarik, persalinan Tok Ti yang berwarna putih itu mendapat pemerhatian ramai bila meihatnya. Ianya direka khas oleh pereka muda Kel Wen yang kini semakin naik dalam industri fesyen di Malaysia.Sebelum ini, Kel Wen adalah pereka dan pengarah kreatif di bawah label Behati antara insan kreatif di sebalik pembikinan video muzik penyanyi terkenal, Ernie Zakri.Kini, nama Kel Wen sekali lagi disebut ramai apabila tampil dengan rekaan khas persalinan di dalam muzik video Siapa Tak Mahu.

         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin (@ctdk) on Oct 16, 2020 at 12:32am PDT

Baju disiapkan dalam masa 41 jam

Pastinya peluang untuk membuat baju untuk ikon Malaysia adalah senarai impian dalam karier seninya. Menerusi sumber, gaun putih yang diilhamkan 'Leg of Mutton' klasik dari era Victoria itu menampilkan lengan baju yang besar untuk membuatnya lebih dramatik dengan lipit."Saya tidak mahu ia kelihatan seperti kostum Victoria atau pakaian pengantin jadi saya menambah kolar dan butang yang terbuka di depan supaya kelihatan lebih moden” “Yang sukar dipercayai ialah kami membuat pakaian ini dalam 41 jam," katanya.

         View this post on Instagram           What’s unbelievable is that we made this dress in 41 hours  confirm design on Sunday 12am, Monday 5pm shoot lol @miaolanicheah and I muka tak tidur for 2 nights but still insisted to be on set till night  Tak nak kalah betul. The first picture is taken at 6pm Sunday....Just bought the fabric, with no fitting.  Tapi for @ctdk , Siapa Tak Mahu  #siapatakmahu A post shared by  Kel Wen (@kel__wen) on Oct 17, 2020 at 3:30am PDT

         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Kel Wen (@kel__wen) on Oct 16, 2020 at 9:48pm PDT

Tambahnya, dia bersama team berkerja keras untuk menyiapkan persalinan berwarna putih khas untuk dipakai oleh Tok Ti sebelum dipersetujui oleh semua.Walaupun pada masa itu dia kesuntukan masa, hasilnya memang begitu wow sekali.

         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Kel Wen (@kel__wen) on Oct 17, 2020 at 11:05pm PDT

“Cabaran terbesar adalah warna putih, kerana biasanya putih kan nampak besar, Tok Ti pun sangat risau, selalu orang menganggap hitam je yang selamat, tetapi bergantung pada reka bentuk dan fabriknya. Saya menggunakan taffeta sutera berkilat putih untuk gaun baju ini," katanya.

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"We Do Not Need Naughty Tourists" — Bali Officials Sick Of Foreigners Breaking Rules

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Tourists are being called out in Bali for causing public nuisance and officials are tired of it

The Coordinating Minister for Maritime Affairs and Investment (Menko Marves) Luhut Panjaitan said in a statement earlier this month, "We do not need naughty tourists in Bali"."If Bali is littered with naughty tourists and a lot of trash, it will damage Bali," he added, according to CNN Indonesia.As a result, the government will support all steps to control foreign tourists who misbehave and violate rules on the island.

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Any foreigners who break the law or cause public nuisance can be deported, according to Indonesia's immigration laws

From working illegally and breaking traffic laws by not wearing helmets when riding motorbikes, to pulling off publicity stunts that endanger marine life and public safety, these foreigners have been making headlines for the wrong reasons in recent weeks.Al Jazeera reported that some tourists have taken up work on the island as hairdressers, babysitters, taxi drivers, or even sex workers, often without a legally-required work visa.During the pandemic, some stripped naked at religious sites, 'begpacked', wore fake face masks, and even had sex in public.

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Earlier this month, the Indonesian government fined 171 foreign tourists within a week for violating traffic laws

Bali Police Chief Inspector General Putu Jayan Danu Putra said these tourists were caught for not wearing helmets, obeying traffic signs, and using fake licence plates, as reported by SINDOnews. Due to all the misbehaviour, the government is even planning on banning tourists from renting motorbikes completely."We take such reckless behaviour very seriously, be it foreigner or local, and will not hesitate to deport people from our island who risk public health and safety of others," an official in Bali previously said, in regards to the tourist who painted a face mask on her face, according to VICE.In a recent case last week, a Russian man faced deportation in Bali for stripping and mooning for a photo on the sacred Mount Agung, as reported by BBC.

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If you plan to head to Bali soon, please behave yourself. Meanwhile, here are some ways to avoid getting food poisoning on your trip:

                'Bali Belly' Is Really A Thing & Here Are 4 Ways To Avoid It

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Godam Website Kerajaan, Admin 'Anonymous Malaysia' Antara 11 Suspek Yang Ditahan Polis

Seramai 11 orang individu telah ditahan polis kelmarin dan dipercayai terlibat dalam aktiviti menggodam sistem komputer kerajaan

Menurut sumber, Timbalan Ketua Polis Negara, Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani berkata serbuan dilakukan oleh Jabatan Siasatan Jenayah Komersial (JSJK) Bukit Aman selepas risikan dan intipan sejak seminggu lalu.Kesemua suspek yang ditahan berusia antara 20 hingga 40 tahun dan antara yang ditahan adalah admin akaun Facebook Anonymous Malaysia.

Timbalan Ketua Polis Negara, Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani
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"Tangkapan dibuat ekoran ugutan dan ancaman oleh kumpulan berkenaan untuk menggodam sistem komputer kerajaan sejak beberapa tahun lalu”"Pada masa ini pihak polis masih lagi dalam proses menjalankan siasatan dengan lebih lanjut untuk mengenal pasti saki-baki suspek lain sebelum proses tangkapan susulan dilakukan”"Siasatan kita setakat ini tidak menolak kemungkinan 17 laman web yang sudah diceroboh," katanya.

Terdahulu, Anonymous Malaysia pernah mendakwa berjaya godam beberapa website kerajaan

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Menerusi satu laporan, mereka mendakwa antara laman web yang terlibat ialah laman milik kerajaan negeri Sabah, Perak, Jabatan Kastam Diraja Malaysia, Lembaga Pembangunan Industri Pembinaan Malaysia (CIDB) dan Majlis Perbandaran Selayang.Terbaru, tiga lagi sistem kerajaan negeri Johor, Sabah dan Kementerian Perdagangan Antarabangsa dan Industri (MITI) juga dipercayai telah digodam.


These Are The 10 Most Popular Suggestions For Budget 2018

On 4 September, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak posted a status on Facebook, urging Malaysians to contribute their ideas for Budget 2018

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"Anda ada peranan penting dalam pembentukan #Bajet2018. Sama-sama kita membina masa depan (You play an important part in the formulation of #Bajet2018. Together we build the future)," read Najib's status. The ideas can be submitted via the #bajet2018 microsite from 4 until 18 September. The interactive site allows users to post ideas for different areas of development and also like and dislike ideas posted by other people.

Here are the top 10 most liked ideas for #bajet2018:

1. Increase the allowance for civil servants

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"YAB Dato Seri, as everyone knows, that the cost of living has increased. So, to cover these expenses, I suggest that the service allowance for civil servants to be increased."

2. Increase the salary and allowance for civil servants

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"With the rising cost of living, I suggest the salary to be increased by 4% based on the current inflation rate. Increase the housing allowance by RM100 because rent and the price of houses are also expensive. The housing allowance will reduce the burden of civil servants. Raising the income of civil servants will in turn increase their buying power. This will boost the country's economy and revenue."

3. Offer a two-month bonus to public servants

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"I feel sorry for civil servants that have not received any bonus since 2013. So, I hope that Datuk Seri Najib can give bonus to civil servants and reduce their burden as the price of things have increased greatly."

4. Scrap the renewal fees for driving licenses

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"Make it such that the payment for driving license in a one-off thing and there's no need to ever renew it."The yearly renewal fees for driving license in Malaysia is RM30. Drivers have the option of either renewing it for a minimum of one year or a maximum of five years. There's GST and a service charge of RM2 for every renewal.

5. Increase the allowance for PSIMP and PPISMP trainee teachers

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"I suggest that the allowance for trainee teachers who are part of the Program Ijazah Sarjana Muda Perguruan (PISMP) to be increased again. Also, please continue providing the allowance for trainees in the June 2018 intake. "This is because the allowance is used to prepare the teaching materials for students. In addition, the allowance is also used to cover the cost of living. Trainee teachers who in the PISMP and PPISMP programmes are considered civil servants and are not the same as students who are in public and private universities. Institut Pendidikan Guru (IPG) trains young teachers who are the future of the country."

6. Give teachers a special allowance as an appreciation for their service

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"Assalamualaikum Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak, please kindly offer a special allowance for all teachers. The suggested amount is around RM350 to RM500, to appreciate the sacrifices of the 350,000 teachers, who make up one third of the civil service workforce."

7. Make changes to the rebates for income tax

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"Dato Sri, I would like to suggest that the RM400 tax rebate currently enjoyed by those with a taxable income of less than RM35,000 is amended to RM50,000, in line with the current payroll and minimum wages. In addition, I recommend that individual tax relief (self) be increased from RM9,000 to RM12,000."

8. Set service grades for polytechnic and community colleges based on academic qualification for PPPT officers

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"Dato Sri, in facing the evolution of Industry 4.0 in the higher education sector such as in polytechnics and community colleges, there have been various efforts to keep up with it, including RnD activities developed by lecturers. Therefore, I propose that Pegawai Skim Pendidikan Pengajian Tinggi (PPPT) officers also receive recognition, like in public universities, for Gred Perkhidmatan according to their respective academic qualifications. Ie. DH51 / 52 (PhD) and DH45 / 46 (Master)."

9. Open hospitals that are specialised for children

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"YAB Dato 'Seri, I propose that the government opens specific hospitals for children so that they are able to: "1. Meet the needs of children which are different from adults."2.Focus on treatments for children, including the psychological aspects of it in particular. "3. Become a specialised surgery hospital for children. An example of this is the Royal Hospital for Sick Children, Edinburgh."

10. Give recognition to technical professionals

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"Please give recognition to technical professionals - engineers, architects, quantifiers, and also take into account their significant contribution to the country.According to statistics, the construction industry accounts to 15% of the GDP. Without these people, there wouldn't be hospitals, schools, universities, ports, airports, and offices. "I'd like to suggest for these technical professionals that carry titles like Ir., Ar., and Sr. to be recognised properly as they bear the same liabilities like doctors who are responsible for their patients' lives."

What do you think about the popular suggestions for #bajet2018? Let us know in the comment section below.