Malaysians Share How Often They Get Laid After Marriage

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Sex... It's all fun and games when it comes without the responsibilities and label of 'marriage'. If no one has told you yet, then you need to hear this: sex after marriage is complicated!

In a survey conducted by SAYS, we asked our readers what their sex life is like with their spouses after marriage and what factors have changed the frequency of their intimacy.The majority of respondents, who were mostly between the ages of 25 and 44, said they were sexually active with their partners before marriage, with 40% of them having had sex once to three times a week. But after tying the knot, 36% have sex as frequently as before.Once to three times a month seems to be the sweet spot for most couples after marriage, as that figure (15%) more than doubled to almost 46%. Meanwhile, only a small number of participants (4.8%) claim to get it on once a day or more after getting hitched.These numbers aren't surprising, considering life after marriage changes drastically, especially when kids come into the picture.According to 74% of respondents, sex is deemed highly important in a marriage, so does this mean married Malaysians aren't as happy because their sex lives have dwindled down?Well, the good news is that 68.8% of married Malaysians said they are happy with how often they get laid. However, it's not as simple as you think.

Some of our SAYS readers detailed what factors have changed how often they have sex after marriage. Here are the top 16 submissions:

1. "Now, we gotta wait for the kids to be asleep before we can have sex"

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"Unlike before marriage, we could have sex whenever we felt like it and as often as we wanted."Also, we gotta be creative so we don't wake the kids up. Sex isn't limited to the bedroom alone, it's all around the house!! "It's more fun, honestly, since you have the 'license' to do it, unlike before marriage, when you do it sneakily due to religion." — Nicky, married for eight years

2. "Before marriage, we were one of those LDR couples"

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"We used to meet maybe once a month or two. Whenever we met, it was like an all-day-all-night (sex) marathon."Now, after marriage, it would be me who would sometimes refuse because of feeling tired from work and the baby. The husband still wants it every day like before we had a baby. "Our baby is turning a year old this month. Sometimes we still do it every day, but sometimes it would be at least three times a week. No less than that. "I definitely 'get into trouble' when I put on a night dress (lacey ones, which I actually like to wear to sleep). He would try his best to make me want it, too! FYI, my husband is younger than me, so yeah." — Purple Witch, married for two years and seven months

3. "It's not how often, but how long"

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"I feel that after marriage, intimacy time has reduced, making sexual activity not satisfying as we'll (he'll) be done within five minutes." — Working Wife, married for one year and seven months

4. "I'm not sure what has changed, but I reckon my husband just wants it more than I do"

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"When we do have it, I enjoy it. But I wouldn't miss it when I haven't had it in a while. "It was okay before marriage, but after marriage I probably felt more comfortable saying no. I just don't find sex very important." — Sarah, married for three years and three months

5. "We got pregnant a few months after marriage, but miscarried"

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"It took time to heal physically and emotionally. Then the pandemic hit, and we just saw each other too often. I got pregnant again and all was well, but I had a late pregnancy loss at five months. That took way longer to heal. "Then, last year, we got pregnant again and finally had our baby boy, who is now eight months old. So now we're both just tired with work and the baby." — Alex, married for four years

6. "So many house chores to do on a daily basis and the side business, which leads to tiredness, and blue balls, which reduce sex drive"

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"Tried before and then half-way through foreplay, (I) fell asleep. "And, sometimes, I just do it on my own instead…" — Blue Balls Guy, married for a month

7. "For a few months after getting married, we were both quite actively having sex because we were trying to get a baby"

"It took us eight months (of trying) before she got pregnant. "After giving birth, her boobs grew much bigger, partly because of breastfeeding, and it became more exciting to have sex, with milky drips from 'honka honka' and (we went) condom-free without worrying about getting pregnant again. "Newborns drain out more energy as well, then to add (on to the) working lifestyle and additional stress, the number (of times we have sex) gets reduced. The kid's presence also affects the frequency (of sex), as we can only do it after the kid is asleep." — Jim Chong, married for three years and four months

8. "After marriage, we just got busier"

"Focusing on making money and improving life. "However, we have always enjoyed each other's company, even without sex. We enjoy hanging out and spending time together, but when we do have sex, spontaneity, foreplay, cosplay, adult toys, etc. are usually involved. "So, even if it's not as much as before, it's much more intimate than before. Quality over quantity. Although I wouldn't say two to five times a month is too little at all." — Natasha, married for five years

9. "Moving in together after marriage has changed the intimacy"

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"We started seeing different sides of each other that we weren't aware of when we were dating. "Different kinds of stress and pressure arose when we moved in together. "During dating days, we only met over the weekend and on some weekdays after work. These meetings were exciting and oftentimes led to a lot of intimacy. "However, after marriage and moving in together, the stress of having to do house chores – especially when we see house chores very differently and have a different pace for completing them – brings a whole different pressure to the relationship, leading to reduced intimacy. "The tiredness from work, house chores, and the feeling of only one of us doing all the house chores changed the mood for intimacy. "So, men, please help your wife with house chores if you want more intimacy."— Amanda, married for two years

10. "Birth control implant has killed my libido/sex drive

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"The side effects are, of course, different for everyone. But I've felt like a different person whilst on it, not wanting to be touched or be physically intimate." — Yumi, married for one year two months

11. "Increasing responsibility at work means less time for each other"

Also, her lower libido wasn't obvious back when we were dating and meeting each other once a week. But now that we're together, it does get in the way."— Ethan, married for one year

12. "I'd say after having kids, our sex life actually improved"

"The quality of sex, I mean, because the quantity is the same. Maybe because the effort being put in by my partner to help with the kids makes him more attractive in my eyes." — May, three years and one month

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13. "At the start of our marriage (we had sex) at least two to three times a week"

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"We both had good times, and then I got pregnant after five months of marriage, so he stopped entirely until I completed my confinement period. "After that, I always initiated sex until I got tired of making the first move, so we eventually stopped. "Sex happens once in a blue moon now and it's not good. He comes too early or he can't cum at all. At first, I thought I was the problem; perhaps I got ugly after delivery. Then I thought he was having an affair, but it was not the issue. My husband can't perform like before."Maybe it's because of his sudden weight gain, and I have been transparent with him many times. He doesn't want to see a doctor yet and keeps convincing me that he will lose weight. But years have passed and we are still facing the same issue." — Amelia, married for four years and two months

14. "Our child is now a toddler, so it's difficult to find time to be intimate"

"Not to mention, my toddler is very clingy to me also, so it's a challenge to even find a distraction for him to find a quick moment of intimacy... or we just wait at night when our toddler is asleep!"Another is that we have both been working. Husband works outside, and I work remotely. So at the end of the day, we're just both exhausted."But when we have chill days and when we're in the mood, then we just automatically want to be together. But of course, we still have to consider our toddler, haha." — Renny, married for five years and two months

15. "After pregnancy and having a child are big obstacles/hurdles of having sex"

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"Both of us are extremely exhausted after taking care of our child. We wake up early and sleep late every single night, and in between we need to wake up to feed our baby."My wife's hormones changed after pregnancy, which is normal for most mums during postpartum. She doesn't feel like having sex even after having adequate rest, although we sometimes sneakily dirty talk with each other. "Meanwhile, I have a desire for sex since I'm pretty "dry" for it after such a long time of not having it. I would say that since my wife entered the second trimester of pregnancy, we sort of stopped our sexual activities to avoid any mishaps, even though it would still be fine to continue doing it. "It has been 16 months since we last had sex, and it's quite frustrating to wait this long. Nevertheless, I do have to take into consideration my wife's fatigue, as she takes care of the baby more than me. "The only way I can satisfy my needs is through masturbation, and she's completely aware of it. I guess I gotta give my wife more time for her self-recovery before we're able to re-engage our sexual activity." — T, married for four years

16. "Our old age"

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"The energy level is not there anymore, as my husband claims. He is easily tired and can't perform. "For me, it's mostly vaginal dryness nowadays, but this can be overcome with lubrication."When we were younger in our 30s, we were at it like rabbits. Weekly, (it would be) three to four times. Even marriage and pregnancy didn't stop us either! Unbelievable, right?"Now we would be lucky if we did it twice a month, subject to my husband's energy levels. But we are in our 50s, so I guess we still have a pretty good sex life. I would love to do it once a week nowadays, but hubby has a low energy level." — YL, married for 20 years

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Netizens Baffled By Seller Who Used Non-Premium Courier Service To Ship RM35K Luxury Bag

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A luxury bag reseller who used a non-premium courier service to deliver a designer bag that costs tens of thousands of ringgit has left netizens scratching their heads

In an Instagram post published last Saturday, 11 September, Hanum Subri said a Chanel bag worth over RM35,000 was lost while it was being delivered to her client.Hanum revealed the bag's microchip code and urged members of the public to not buy the handbag.She alleged that the bag was stolen during the shipment and swore to never again use the said company's delivery service. "This parcel is stuck at (the delivery company's warehouse) in Sabah for around six days. When I did a follow-up with my client, I learnt that they only received an (empty) box," Hanum said.

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The post went viral across other social media platforms. A Twitter thread chronicling the issue has over 5,200 retweets.

Of all the viral posts on the issue, a quote tweet captured the most attention.
In it, Twitter user @suri_lisa questioned how could Hanum use the aforementioned courier company's service to deliver an expensive bag.

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Many netizens in the replies said the reseller should have used a more trusted or international courier to ship expensive items.

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Fortunately, Hanum's complaint to the courier company was heard and the client has since received the highly-priced handbag

Speaking to SAYS, Hanum said the company conducted an internal investigation and found that it was their mistake.She said the company reviewed their closed circuit television (CCTV) footage and found that the parcel was lost in the "problematic" delivery journey.

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When asked why did she choose the company for the delivery, she said the company is "not bad" because they open daily and are fast."Actually, no matter what courier you use, there is a certain risk. I was just unlucky this time," she said.Hanum told this SAYS writer that she paid RM120 to deliver the RM35,000 handbag.She also added that as far as she knows, none of the courier companies have a protection plan that covers items worth beyond RM30,000. She said she normally does not declare the actual prices of the items to avoid triggering any attention and danger.However, after the incident, she said she will use an international courier company to deliver her products."[I] will always [be] responsible if anything happens to the item. We make sure the item  [will arrive] at your doorstep," said the reseller.In a series of Instagram stories posted yesterday, 14 September, Hanum said she is relieved that matter has been resolved.

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M'sian Treats Unemployed Man To Lunch After Seeing Him Trying To Sleep Off His Hunger

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A Malaysian man recently shared on TikTok about how he was approached by a stranger who asked if he could pay for his lunch

In the 29-second clip, the TikTok user, Haris, can be seen talking to the man in a green shirt in front of a food stall in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.Haris said that the stranger approached him while he was queuing to pay for his lunch and asked Haris if he could treat him to a meal because he had recently been fired from his job.According to the text in the video, at first, Haris tells the man that he is unable to do so because he thinks that the stranger is begging him for some cash."I thought that he was asking me for money, so I told him sorry because he looked like a healthy man," Haris shared.

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The stranger then walks away, but Haris soon realises that the man was not begging for money, but rather asking if he could pay for his lunch

Haris then looks for the man and finds him sitting alone in the shopping mall's food court."I went to look for him and saw that he was sitting and trying to sleep to relieve his hunger at a table in Pavilion's food court," Haris wrote."I immediately called him and asked him for lunch."

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After paying for the man's lunch, Haris found out that he was recently evicted from his home because he did not have enough money to pay his rent due to his employer withholding his salary

The man also admitted to Haris that he had become so desperate that he has considered borrowing money from loan sharks, but Haris persuaded him not to do so and to keep fighting."He wanted to borrow money from Ah Longs (loan sharks) and I told him not to resort to that route and to not give up," said Haris."May God ease his journey and help him find a job soon."

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Malaysians were touched by Haris' story and sympathised with the stranger

One user commented that they cried while watching Haris' video because they were in the same situation as the man."I didn't ask for money at the time, but I really wanted to ask anyone if they could buy me just a plate of white rice because I was so hungry," they said.

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Many users thanked Haris for his kindness, and some hoped that Haris' good deeds would be handsomely rewarded.

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Meanwhile, one user spoke ill about employers who withhold their workers' salaries.

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WhatsApp Convo Shows Rayani Air Founder Pleading To Pilots To Fly For Staff's Sake

Earlier this morning, SAYS was alerted about a screenshot of a WhatsApp conversation allegedly between Ravi Alagendrran, the founder of Rayani Air, and the Captain of the airline.
The alleged screenshot, shared on Facebook by one of Ravi Alagendrran's friend, shows the Rayani Air founder pleading for the pilots to fly for the sake of the airline's staff and their family.

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The alleged screenshot was also shared by Ravi himself:

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The airline allegedly has not paid wages to 485 of its staff

The Malay Mail published a transcript of its interaction with Ravi via WhatsApp. When asked how it plans to resolve its problems, Ravi answered: "We will clean up the company. God will help".

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Meanwhile, Rayani Air, which has suspended operations since 8 April, could face sanctions for suspending operations without permission from the Transport Ministry, The Malay Mail reported.
Additionally, the Department of Civil Aviation (DCA) has also initiated an investigation into the company, the report added.

Deputy Transport Minister Datuk Abdul Aziz Kaprawi said airlines are only allowed to suspend or cease operations after obtaining the green light from the ministry or the DCA.“The airline must notify the government before suspending or ceasing operations. It cannot be done on their own volition. Rayani Air is being evaluated and DCA has asked them to reduce their sectors from 13 to eight.”Aziz said this was the first time the ministry had faced such an issue and that action would be taken against the company.“We have issued warnings to the airline following previous feedback from the public who complained of service disruptions.”

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Satu Juta Kediaman Di Malaysia Kini Dilengkapi Dengan Kemudahan Meter Pintar TNB

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Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) baru-baru ini telah mengumumkan bahawa satu juta meter pintar (smart meter) telah dipasang di Melaka dan Lembah Klang serta akan mensasarkan lebih banyak yang akan dipasang sepanjang tahun ini

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Pengumuman itu merupakan pencapaian penting TNB sejak pemasangan meter pintar dimulakan empat tahun lalu di Melaka.Ianya adalah sebahagian daripada inisiatif kerajaan dimana pemasangan meter pintar di seluruh Malaysia bertujuan menambahbaik kehidupan pengguna melalui penyedian akses, ketelusan dan kawalan yang lebih baik terhadap penggunaan tenaga harian mereka.Menurut Ketua Pegawai Rangkaian Pembahagian TNB, Datuk Ir. Baharin Din, di sebalik cabaran yang dihadapi pada tahun 2020, beliau berbangga dengan kemajuan pihaknya yang selaras dengan sasaran pemasangan 1.5 juta unit menjelang penghujung tahun 2021.

Pemilik rumah kini boleh menyemak dan membayar bil mereka secara digital melalui platform myTNB

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Tambahnya lagi, bagi tahun 2021, pihaknya berharap dapat melihat lebih ramai pelanggan mengambil langkah memantau kehidupan mereka menerusi penggunaan meter pintar, dan membuat pilihan yang cekap tenaga untuk mereka dan negera keseluruhannya, untuk masa depan yang lebih hijau dan tenaga yang lebih lestari."Pelanggan kami merupakan faktor terbesar, yang memain peranan penting terhadap kejayaan pemasangan meter pintar di seluruh negara. Memandangkan mereka kini terus mencari lebih banyak cara bagi memperkasakan diri mereka dalam mengurus penggunaan tenaga," katanya.TNB juga merekodkan peningkatan jumlah pengguna myTNB yang ketara, daripada 1.4 juta kepada 4.7 juta, iaitu 236% peningkatan daripada Disember 2019 hingga Disember 2020.

Para pengguna digalakkan memuat turun dan menggunakan aplikasi atau melayari portal myTNB

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Sejajar dengan penambahbaikan ciri-ciri myTNB yang berterusan bagi memperkasa pelanggan pada bila-bila masa dan di mana jua, pengumuman sekatan keluar masuk di seluruh negara awal tahun ini telah membantu lebih ramai rakyat Malaysia untuk memanfaat platform digital ini bagi mengurus akaun dan penggunaan tenaga mereka.Selain itu, para pengguna digalakkan memuat turun dan menggunakan aplikasi atau melayari portal myTNB bagi menyemak dan membayar bil bulanan mereka, pengguna yang mempunyai meter pintar di kediaman pula dapat memantau penggunaan elektrik harian mereka.TNB berharap dapat meluaskan pemasangan meter pintar di Lembah Klang pada tahun 2021, dengan perancangan untuk membawa pemasangan meter ini di lokasi-lokasi lain di seluruh Malaysia tidak lama lagi.

Untuk maklumat lanjut mengenai meter pintar, anda boleh saja klik di sini atau muat turun aplikasi myTNB di Apple iOS Store dan Google Play hari ini!

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Begini Caranya Untuk Suami Isteri Jana RM113,000 Dalam Masa 5 Tahun Dengan ASB Loan

Wahai suami isteri di luar sana, ada simpanan bulanan tak? Mesti ada, kan?

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Kami yakin, mana-mana pasangan suami isteri mesti ada sedikit portion daripada gaji untuk disimpan setiap bulan. Terpulanglah sama ada menyimpan di dalam tabung fizikal atau di dalam akaun bank, yang penting tabiat menyimpan itu mesti kena ada.Tetapi, salah satu option simpanan terbaik dan paling berbaloi tentunya menyimpan melalui ASB loan. Selain pulangan lumayan, ASB loan juga dapat menjadi satu alat yang "memaksa" anda untuk menyimpan, tak sama macam simpan dalam tabung.Lebih penting, anda perlu tahu teknik dan cara yang betul untuk memaksimumkan pulangan. Barulah untung!

Tahukah anda, ASB loan mampu memberi pulangan sebanyak RM56,000 dalam masa 5 tahun?

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Bunyi macam tak logik, tapi sebenarnya langsung tak mustahil. Dengan teknik yang betul dan disiplin yang tinggi, RM56,000 ini pasti menjadi milik anda dalam masa 5 tahun akan datang.Nak tahu macam mana?Perkongsian dari Redzwan Khairudin di Facebook ada menerangkannya secara terperinci. Baca, fahami, dan hadamkan dalam-dalam supaya anda juga boleh mengguna pakai teknik ini yang ternyata berkesan.

Perkongsian penuh di bawah:

Amaran: Posting ni banyak point, dan maybe panjang sikit. Cuba baca slow-slow, kalau tak boleh nak hadam, ingat point nombor berapa berhenti, pergilah minum air dulu, nanti sambung hadam semula.Teknik 1: Guna ASB Financing-i (Buku Biru) / Dividen @ 7.25% p.a1. Tahun pertama buat sijil ASB Financing RM100k, bayaran bulanan pada bank RM550. Lepas setahun, dapat dividen RM7,250.2. Tahun seterusnya tambah lagi satu sijil ASB Financing RM100k, tak perlu keluar duit kocek untuk bayar pada bank. Guna Dividen dari Sijil 1 untuk langsaikan komitmen bulanan setahun terus bagi Sijil 2 sebanyak RM6,600.3. Baki Dividen sekarang tinggal lagi RM650. Biarkan saja. Tapi jangan lupa untuk teruskan membayar RM550 komitmen bulanan kepada bank bagi sijil pertama bernilai RM100k.4. Hujung tahun kedua terima Dividen dari kedua-dua sijil serentak. Dividen pada waktu itu dah cecah nilai RM14,500 (RM7,250 x 2). Sama saja, ulang proses kewangan seperti sebelum ni. Langsaikan setahun terus untuk sijil kedua sebanyak RM6,600.5. Sijil pertama tetapkan terus membayar pada RM550 sebulan kepada bank. Baki dividen setelah langsai ialah RM7,947 ketika ini.6. Ulang proses yang sama sehingga terima dividen Tahun 5, full amount sebanyak RM16,404. Bila dah dapat dividen, maka terminate kontrak ASB Financing untuk kedua-dua sijil pembiayaan tu tadi.7. Pihak bank akan pulangkan semula cash hasil jualan sijil pembiayaan ASB1 & ASB2.8. Untuk sijil 1 dapat semula RM8,000. Manakala untuk sijil 2 dapat semula RM6,200 secara kiraan kasarnya.9. Total Cash Dalam Tangan (Cash In Hand) pada ketika ini (5 Tahun dari sekarang):= RM650 + [RM7,947 + RM8,523 + RM9,141] + RM16,404 + RM8,000 + RM6,200= RM56,86510. Setiap hujung tahun, dividen berbaki korang jangan usik. Biarkan sahaja dalam buku ASB. Compounding effect akan tingkatkan jumlah cash. Kiraan seperti diatas akan menjadi relevan dan rasional.

Macam mana nak dapatkan RM113,000? Darab saja total cash in hand itu dengan 2.

Teknik yang dikongsi oleh Redzwan Khairudin itu boleh digunakan oleh sesiapa saja. Bayangkan jika pasangan suami isteri menggunakan teknik yang sama dan terus disiplin menyimpan melalui ASB loan selama 5 tahun.Pulangan sebanyak RM113,000 memang gerenti!

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Redzwan Khairudin turut berkongsi lagi satu teknik untuk menyimpan. Cuma kali ini, jumlahnya agak kurang sedikit dan tidak mencecah RM70,000.
Berminat nak tahu? Baca di bawah:

Teknik 2: ASB Financing-i (Buku Purple) / Dividen @ 7.05% p.a1. Teknik ini optional, jika ada kemampuan seperti cash savings yang solid dan sudah tidak tahu nak buat apa dengan cash tersebut, maka anda mungkin berminat untuk menghadamkan langkah yang ini. Teruskan membaca.2. Cuba check simpanan Tabung Haji, simpanan dalam bank BSN, simpanan dalam Tabung Cap Ayam mahupun simpanan Bawah Bantal jika kalian punyai sebuah simpanan cash sebanyak RM13,200.3. Jangan berlengah lagi, terus pergi buka buku ASB 2 yang baru dilancar tahun 2014 (Warna Purple) oleh PNB / ASNB. Mohon pembiayaan full nilai RM200k diikat selama 30 Tahun. Maka, komitmen bulanan akan menjadi sebanyak RM1100 +- & komitmen setahun lengkap (12 bulan) akan menjadi RM13,200 +-.4. Gunakan hasil simpanan sebanyak RM13,200 dari Tabung Cap Ayam misalannya untuk cover terus komitmen setahun bagi sijil pembiayaan nilai RM200k tersebut.5. Hujung tahun terima dividen sebanyak RM14,100. Gunakan sebahagian dari dividen itu untuk terus langsaikan komitmen pembiayaan Sijil RM200k bagi Tahun Ke-2 sebanyak RM13,200. Baki Dividen akan menjadi RM900 ketika ini. Biarkan sahaja.6. Ulangi langkah yang sama untuk kalian setelkan komitmen Tahun ke-3 sehingga Tahun ke-5. Terima Dividen Penuh pada hujung Tahun ke-5 sebanyak RM14,382. Selepas itu boleh batalkan kontrak Sijil pembiayaan RM200k anda.7. Pihak bank akan pulangkan semula cash hasil jualan sijil pembiayaan ASB. Anda terima semula sejumlah RM16,000.8. Total Cash Dalam Tangan (Cash In Hand) pada ketika ini (5 Tahun dari sekarang):= RM900 + [RM963 + RM1,031 +RM1,104] + RM14,382 + RM16,000= RM34,3809. Setiap hujung tahun, dividen berbaki korang jangan usik. Biarkan sahaja dalam buku ASB. Compounding effect akan tingkatkan jumlah cash. Kiraan seperti diatas akan menjadi relevan dan rasional.

Mana satu pun pilihan anda, dua-dua pun akan memberi keuntungan yang banyak. Memang berbaloi menyimpan melalui ASB loan bila dah tahu teknik.

Jadi, bolehlah mula rangka pelan kewangan bersama-sama selepas ini. Yang penting, mesti kena disiplin dan duit tak boleh usik langsung.Selepas 5 tahun, baru boleh enjoy! Selamat mencuba semua. :)

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Satu menawarkan jaminan, satu lagi menawarkan fleksibiliti. Mana satu pilihan hati?

                Skim KWSP Vs Skim Pencen: Mana Satu Lebih Baik Dan Penjawat Awam Patut Pilih?

Masing-masing ada kelebihan dan kelemahan.

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This American Blogger Built A Career Around Her Love Of Hunting For Durian

While durian is famously known to be an acquired taste even among Southeast Asians, 29-year-old American Lindsay Gasik has built a career around her love for the fruit

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According to her blog, Year Of The Durian, Gasik revealed that she smelled her first durian when helping out at a farm wedding in Oregon, United States in 2009. Curiosity led her to buying the fruit immediately, and she has been a durian hunter ever since.Gasik, along with her husband, set out on a durian adventure in January 2012 "with the goal of eating as many durians as humanly possible while visiting as many countries as we could afford in one year." Over what the couple called their "Year of the Durian", they trekked through nine countries to learn more about the fruit as well as the people who grew them.

"Along the way, I've come to appreciate the diversity of flavours that durian has depending on where and how it's grown. I've become something of a durian foodie," the blogger wrote.

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What started out as writing a blog "for fun" ended up as the start of many friendships. "Other durian lovers wrote to us wanting to know how to incorporate a durian adventure into their trips to Southeast Asia," she said.

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"This website is where you'll find your posse of durian fanatics, fruit geeks, horticultural hobbyists, and travelers who love exploring the world through the hunt for durian. Like me," Gasik added.

After years of advising fans of durian through her blog, Gasik has turned it up a notch in order to reach more people. She published a book called 'The Durian Tourist's Guide To Penang' this year.

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The book, which can be pre-ordered here, includes a guide to over 25 Penang Durian varieties, information on durian farms and stalls to visit, and stories behind these places and the people behind them."The mission of The Penang Durian Guide is to turn you into a durian connoisseur. A connoisseur cares about the whole story. Flavour is the story of a place and it's people and history," she wrote in her blog, adding that, "Through eating delectable, delicious durian, I want you to get to know and to love Penang as a place as intimately as I have over these last 7 years."

Suddenly craving durian? Here is a durian haven in KL to check out:

                This Durian Park In KL Has Musang King Ice Cream Bars, Tasting Platters And More!

Durian coma in 3...2...1...

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Not everyone's a fan of the King of Fruits. 500 people in this Melbourne Uni thought a rotting durian smelled like a gas leak:

                Melbourne Uni Evacuated After Smell Of A Rotting Durian Caused Hundreds To Fear A Gas Leak

Around 500 students and teachers were evacuated by the firefighters as a precaution while an investigation was carrie...

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18 Awesome GIFs To Make You Wish The Nights Were Much, Much Longer

The moon rises high up in the night sky...

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... Bathing a sea of clouds in its ethereal glow

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Stars from light years away are spread across a wide expanse of space...

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...as a lone shooting star streaks across the Milky  Way (make a wish, everybody!)

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But in this day and age, the sight of natural starlight is a rare occurence

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Illumination from modern lights and electricity have dramatically reduced the visibility of stars in the night

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As the day gives way to night, Kuala Lumpur erupts into a landscape of colourful lights...

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As does the city of Seoul, South Korea...

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... and downtown Dubai

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One can't deny the wonders of the Fountains of Bellagio in Las Vegas...

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... Or when the Eiffel Tower lights up an fireworks erupt across the sky in Paris on New Year's Eve

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It's actually pretty calming to watch the night time traffic on the streets of New York City

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The prospect of being caught in the rain does not seem too bad either

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But hey, there is always beauty to be found in times when the lights go off

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Don't you wish you could escape to the serene waterside of Lake Wakatipu?

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Or rent a cabin in the far-off lands of Norway to capture the aurora borealis?

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Wouldn't you agree that nature's beauty shines best when the lights go off?

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Turn your lights off for an hour this 28 March 2015 from 8.30pm onwards as part of the worldwide Earth Hour movement. It's time to make our stand for climate change and a better future for our planet.

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Father Of 2 Becomes First Malaysian To Participate In Pizza-Making Competition In Italy

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A Malaysian influencer recently took his hobby to the next level by representing the country in a pizza-making competition in Naples, Italy

Jofli Abu Bakar, also known as Jofliam or Jo, who has over 300,000 followers on Instagram, started making pizzas as a hobby during the Movement Control Order (MCO), reported Bernama.According to Astro Awani, in 2021, he then started taking orders and selling his pizzas on Instagram, and once even went viral for handing out free pizzas to flood victims.He is now well-known among his followers for  his hard-to-get wagyu beef pizzas that they can order at RM150 per box.

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Recently, he represented Malaysia in the annual Tutto Pizza competition in Naples, together with his friends, Salvatore Miele and Vincenzo Di Nuzzo

The three of them were one of 50 teams competing in the annual event.Jofliam explained that he originally intended to bring his team from Malaysia, but was unsure if the right equipment would be provided during the competition, which is why he contacted his Italian friends for help."I asked him to join me, and he was happy to represent Malaysia. We know Italians are very patriotic. So, if Salvatore was willing to represent Malaysia, it is an honour for me," said Jofliam, as quoted by Bernama.He revealed in an Instagram post that he funded the full cost of the competition with his own money.

From left: Salvatore Miele, Vincenzo Di Nuzzo, and Jofli Abu Bakar at the Tutto Pizza competition in Naples, Italy.
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Jofliam's team placed in the top 16 and ranked fourth overall

According to Bernama, the top 16 teams have the opportunity to participate in an Italian reality show called Master Pizza Champion.Besides that, the father of two also received recognition as a pizza maker by the Associazione Pizzaiuoli Napoletani (Association of Neapolitan Pizza Makers).He shared that his inspiration to join the competition came from his eight-year-old son, who was always full of admiration every time Jofliam prepared wagyu pizzas for his customers.

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[VIDEO] Woman Says She's Grateful After Friends Dragged Her Through A Haunted Escape Room

A video showing a woman being dragged by her friends in a haunted escape room in China has gone viral

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In the video, the woman accidentally fell down when she caught sight of a 'chainsaw killer' running towards her

"The passage was very narrow. She's pretty small and fell in the chaos," one of the friend was quoted as saying by South China Morning Post (SCMP)."As she fell, one of us said he would hold her hand. So he didn't let her go," the friend added.

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Amidst the chaos, another killer who was chasing the 'victims', was accidentally hit by a door a participant swung open

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Hope the killer is doing alright from that incident!

As they were trying to escape from the killers, the group of friends circled around the escape room six times

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Unfortunately, they failed to escape in the end.

The woman's pants were torn after being dragged around by her friends. She, however, is thankful for their 'help' during the session.

The group of friends described the escape room to be a horrifying experience. "When we were in there, we weren't just scared, we were horrified. The sound of the chainsaw revving up was terrifying," one of the participants said, adding that they were stunned.

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7 Airbnbs Surrounded By Nature For A Quiet Escape From City Life

1. Spyder Hill, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

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Sitting at the edge of the Berembun Forest Reserve is Spyder Hill, an idyllic home with a spectacular mountain view. Whether it's having a picnic by the stream, lying on a hammock to the sound of chirping birds, or enjoying the starry sky from the private balcony, this villa provides plenty of ways to be one with nature.The two private rooms available to be rented out at Spyder Hill can fit six people comfortably, making it the perfect destination for a close-knit group getaway!Price per night: RM350.You can book here.

2. Selepas Hujan, Seremban, Negeri Sembilan

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Nothing says 'tranquil' more like this gem of a villa hidden in 4,000 acres of virgin forest reserve.Selepas Hujan offers everything you would need for a weekend retreat with friends or family - fresh air, a salt water pool to swim in, a view of mountains through morning mist, and lots of room (with a maximum capacity of 12 people).Guests can cook and barbecue for themselves or opt for catering, which is serviced by the nearby Orang Asli community highly recommended in the villa's reviews section!Price per night: RM1,400.You can book here.

3. Tanah Larwina Retreat, Hulu Langat, Selangor

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Here's one for the animal lovers! At Tanah Larwina Retreat, guests are surrounded by lush greenery, a cascading stream, and some seriously adorable companions.This charming three-acre orchard and animal farm is home to ducks, horses, chickens, goats, and geese - they roam freely around the modern-designed pods, which can accommodate up to 16 guests.With no TV and weak Internet and phone signals, be prepared for a digital detox - which may be just what you need for a truly relaxing escape from the hustle and bustle of city life!Price per night: RM1,580.You can book here.

4. Rest. Pause. Rainforest Retreat, Bentong, Pahang

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Nestled in the rainforests of Janda Baik, a 40-minute drive from KL, is this peaceful and homey property built with unwinding in mind. If a wooden verandah overlooking lush greenery wasn't enough to completely calm your senses, the chorus of jungle monkeys and the call of the hornbill will.While the home comfortably sleeps 15 guests, a maximum of 20 people are allowed to stay in its seven bedrooms - so, the more the merrier!Price per night: RM950.You can book here.

5. RumahKebun, Hulu Langat, Selangor

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Just 45 minutes from KL, RumahKebun is the perfect setting for a quick and easy family-filled weekend.Fitting 16 guests and with a huge outdoor area, this spacious villa is bound to be a hit with kids and adults alike.For a fun afternoon activity, you can choose to soak in the sun by the pool or venture to the nearby Semungkis river for a refreshing dip.Price per night: RM1,500.You can book here.

6. The Blue House Aman Dusun Farm Retreat, Hulu Langat, Selangor

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Nature lovers who crave a taste of the kampung life will thoroughly enjoy The Blue House.Something about its stone pathways, rooms with bunkbeds (fitting 11 guests), and classic decor will make you nostalgic for a simpler time in your life.The tour of the goat's farm, where the livestock gaze freely, and milking parlour is an activity highly recommended by past guests. In addition to being fun and informative for all ages, the fresh goat milk is said to be delicious!Price per night: RM1,300.You can book here.

7. Nouri Villa, Hulu Langat, Selangor

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If you're looking to be surrounded by nature while sitting in comfort, here's your answer.This private glass villa situated in a picturesque hillside is surrounded by greenery, with a fish pond in its backyard and an orchard with an array of fruits like durian, mangosteen, rambutan, and bananas to pick from.However, there is still an element of luxury to Nouri villa - with room for 16 guests, enveloping glass walls, and a jacuzzi to relax in. City slickers can rest easy while enjoying the outdoors.Price per night: RM1500.You can book here.

If the outdoors aren't for you, check out these places in Kuala Lumpur for a luxe weekend in the city:

                5 Airbnbs In The Heart Of KL For A Picture-Perfect View Of The City

Postcard worthy!

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This Gym In PJ Has A Solution For People Who Hate Working Out Alone In A Public Space

Have you been lagging behind on your 2018 fitness goals because you hate working out all by your lonesome... or there's just "no time" to stop by the gym?

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Let's face it - working out alone is no fun. This is especially true if you, like me, have zero self-discipline and is constantly self-conscious about embarrassing yourself at a public gym.

Enter Fort Gyms, a new boutique fitness gym in PJ that might just be the solution to put you right back on track to get fit

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Located in Tropicana Avenue, this newly-opened boutique fitness centre offers short yet effective workout programmes that are specifically designed to fit into your busy schedule. Each class is only 30 to 45 minutes long, ranging from high-intensity interval training (HIIT), dance, yoga, as well as strength and conditioning training.

Unlike typical gym memberships, Fort simply requires you to sign up on their official website and  purchase any number of classes you'd like to go for. Here's the best part - class packages can be shared with your friends and family!

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That way, you can motivate (or force) each other to go for classes. :p Parents, you can also bring your kids along for Fort's weekly parent-child yoga class, Family Flow (pictured above).HOW TO SIGN UP:1. Create a free Fort Gyms account here. 2. Once you're successfully signed up and logged in, select your desired class package here. No hidden fees nor long-term contracts and commitments are required. Group Exercise packages are available in single, introductory three, 10, 20, and 60 class passes. Alternatively, you can also opt for personal training packages (five, 10, 25, and 35 class passes). 3. To book your classes, head over to the Schedule tab to pick one that's convenient for you. 4. You're all set for your first (and subsequent) classes!

If you're not sure which class best suits your fitness goals, here's a brief introduction of Fort's three signature 45-minute programmes:

(i) Combining bodyweight and functional tools with low and moderate load, FORGE aims to deliver a full body workout that targets and works specific muscle groups simultaneously.

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(ii) Designed to help you move, perform exercise better, and prevent injuries, FUSE incorporates foam rollers, lacrosse balls, bands, and body weights to increase your range of motion, decrease muscle tightness, and learn to activate muscles better when exercising.

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(iii) Workouts don't necessarily have to be intense affairs all the time. Work on your strength, flexibility, and balance in Fort's FLOW yoga class.

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Psst...! Fort also hosts Beer Yoga Friday, which is - well - pretty self-explanatory. :p

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In addition, Fort also runs Les Mills workout programmes as well as Zumba classes for the rhythm-inclined

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Combining choreographed moves with powerful music, Fort offers three Les Mills programmes - GRIT™ Strength (30-minute HIIT workout designed to improve strength and build lean muscle), CXWORX (30-minute core-training workout), and BODYPUMP™ (barbell workout). On the other hand, those who'd like to mix in a bit of fun into their workouts could opt for Fort's Zumba classes, fusing Latin and international music with dance moves and aerobics/fitness interval training.

Post-workout, the fitness centre also provides shower facilities complete with toiletries for you to freshen up as well as lockers to keep your valuables in

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Fort Gyms is located at P-01-19, Tropicana Avenue, 12 Persiaran Tropicana, 47410 Petaling Jaya, Selangor

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For more information and enquiries, you can contact Fort Gyms at any of the following channels: -Phone: 03-7621 6728E-mail: [email protected]Facebook | Instagram

Need some motivation to kickstart your fitness aspirations again? Here's all the #fitspo you need:

                This Chinese Family Worked Out Together For 6 Months And The Results Are Pretty Incredible

Major #fitnessinspo. :O

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“Janji Setia Sehidup Semati, Sampai Maut Memisahkan” - Pereka Kebaya Nikah BCL Buka Cerita

Dunia hiburan Malaysia dan Indonesia hari ini dikejutkan dengan pemergian aktor kacak, Ashraf Sinclair yang telah meninggal dunia akibat serangan jantung

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Allahyarham Ashraf yang juga merupakan suami kepada penyanyi kelahiran Indonesia, Bunga Citra Lestari (BCL) meninggal dunia di usia 40 tahun di Jakarta kira-kira jam 4 pagi tadi.Umum mungkin sudah mengetahui bahawa Ashraf dan Bunga telah diijabkabulkan pada 8 November 2008 dan kini mempunyai seorang cahaya mata lelaki bernama Noah Sinclair.Susulan daripada pemergian arwah hari ini, pereka kebaya bagi baju perkahwinan Bunga iaitu Anne Avanti menceritakan semula kisah persalinan penyanyi itu sebelum pasangan itu diijabkabulkan 12 tahun lalu.

Di ruang Instagram  miliknya, Anne Avanti mengimbau semula kenangan di mana kebaya yang sepatutnya dipakai oleh Bunga di hari pernikahan hilang secara tiba-tiba

         View this post on Instagram           Sebuah kisah KEBAYA Akad BCL dan ASHRAF .., Sedihhh sekali .., sangat sedihh teringat saat saya membuat baju PERNIKAHAN mereka . . • • • Saat yg sangat indah .., teringat waktu itu BAJU AKAD BCL tiba tiba HILANG .., di GANTUNGAN BAJU saat akan dikenakan saya bawa dari Butik Grand Indonesia ... ke rumah BCL .., • • • Waktu masuk mobil jelas jelas di bawa ..., tapi mau diturunkan H-1 .. Baju itu TIDAK ADA .., saya nangis di mobil di depan rumah BCL ..> Dan berusaha berjuang mencari dimana hilang nya .. ??? Anehh ., • • • Kira kira satu jam di telusuri ternyata ada di PARKIRAN Grand indonesia terjatuh dari HANGER ..ditemukan petugas PARKIR .. • • • Sebuah kisah yg tidak banyak orang tau ..., ., yg tidak terungkap kata saat itu .. • • • Ketika .., KEBAYA Akad nikah itu sampai di tangan saya kembali setelah 2 jam yg di temukan oleh tukang parkir .. saya tak hentinya BERSYUKUR .. lalu saya menuliskan kisah KEBAYA itu dan saya serahkan secarik kertas itu kepada BCL dan ASRAF .. usai Acara ..• • • Saya Berpesan .. Tetap lah SETIA sampai MAUT memisahkan .>> Ini surat buat kalian .., sebuah cerita tentang KEBAYA AKAD .. mu .• • • Dan hari ini .., JANJI SETIA Sehidup semati .. sampai MAUT MEMISAH kan .. benar benar Nyata .. • • • selamat jalan yg terkasih @ashrafsinclair ..., Inna lillahi wa inna illahi roji'un ... Doa kami mengantarkan mu dalam kehidupan kekal nan abadi  • • #anneavantie #renungananneavantie #inspirasianneavantie #ceritaanneavantie #bclsinclair #ashrafsinclair #bclashraf #turutberdukacita #cintabadi #detiknews #detikcom #wollipop #RIP #beritaduka A post shared by  Anne Avantie Heart (@anneavantieheart) on Feb 17, 2020 at 5:32pm PST

Menurut wanita itu, baju yang direka olehnya buat Bunga telah hilang dengan tiba-tiba ketika dirinya mahu membawa persalinan tersebut ke rumah pengantin.Ceritanya pada ketika itu, dirinya sangat yakin baju berkenaan telah dimasukkan ke dalam kereta namun di saat mahu mengambilnya, kebaya itu bagaimanapun sudah tidak ada. Bahkan katanya ekoran daripada kejadian itu, dia juga telah menangis di depan rumah Bunga di samping berusaha mencari kebaya tersebut.Namun selepas mencari selama satu jam, rupa-rupanya kebaya tersebut ada di ruang parkir Grand Indonesia selepas terjatuh daripada hanger dan ia ditemui oleh petugas parkir tempat berkenaan.

Kebaya itu sampai ke tangannya selepas 2 jam dan wanita itu berkata dirinya tidak berhenti bersyukur

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Cerita Anne, selepas sahaja selesai majlis pernikahan pasangan itu, dia sempat meninggalkan pesan kepada mereka berdua supaya tetap setia sehingga maut memisahkan.Dan katanya hari ini, 'janji setia sehidup semati, sampai maut memisahkan' yang pernah dipesannya itu benar-benar terjadi."Saya berpesan, tetap lah SETIA sampai MAUT memisahkan. Ini surat buat kalian, sebuah cerita tentang KEBAYA AKAD. Dan hari ini, JANJI SETIA sehidup semati sampai MAUT MEMISAHKAN benar benar Nyata," tulisnya.

Sedihnya. Semoga roh arwah Ashraf Sinclair dicucuri rahmat-Nya.

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Gelagat Lelaki Beli Aiskrim Masa Tunggu Traffic Light Hijau Ini Buat Ramai Terhibur

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Sering kita bertemu dengan penjual makanan di tepi jalan sambil kita menunggu lampu isyarat

Ada peniaga yang menjual jeruk mangga, ada juga pebagai jenis spaghetti berhampiran persimpangan lampu isyaratBegitupun, baru-baru ini tular dalam sebuah video yang menunjukkan sebuah pasangan suami isteri terserempak dengan peniaga aiskrim telah meraih tumpuan ramai. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @nrifhzty Beli ice cream kat traffic light pun boleh  #fyp  Funny - Gold-Tiger

Beli aiskrim sementara tunggu traffic light bertukar hijau

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @nrifhzty di TikTok, kelihatan seorang individu sedang merakam suaminya membeli aiskrim dengan seorang penjual motosikal di kawasan lampu isyarat. Dalam video itu dapat dilihat lelaki itu keluar daripada keretanya dan terus meluru ke arah penjual aiskrim tersebut yang turut menunggu lampu isyarat berkenaan bertukar hijau.

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"Ini mesti kes panas ni kan lepas tu kena hadap jem pula dua-dua sekali kena hadap" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya video berkenaan, kini ia mencecah sehingga 594.2K views, 45.9K likes dan 501 comments di TikTok.Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan gelagat spontan lelaki tersebut dan ada juga yang boleh memahami tindakannya. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Sedap juga ya makan aiskrim panas-panas macam ni :D

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Woman Warns Others After Encountering A Public Masturbator In Alor Setar

A woman in Alor Setar recently caught netizens' attention after she posted a video of her encounter with a public masturbator

On 9 September, Twitter user @NrlQistina, also known as Qistina, uploaded the clip along with a caption that read, "Whoever goes to Klinik Ramli or stay near Shahab Perdana or Suka Menanti in Alor Setar, please be careful with this man. A lot of people have filed reports but after he was caught, he still kept doing it. Stay safe, guys."The tweet has since garnered over 85,200 views and 3,100 retweets.

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Qistina was lining up outside a clinic with roughly 10 other women when the man approached them.
She noticed that he was actually masturbating under his clothes and started filming him.

In the video, Qistina explained that he pretended to talk on the phone as he got closer to the group of women. After he realised that he was being filmed, he walked away.

"Shera and I were lining up in front of the clinic because it was still closed. While waiting, there was a man who was on the phone for a really long time but when he got closer, we couldn't hear a voice and he kept looking at us lining up in front of the clinic. There were about 10 women," she wrote."At first, I didn't notice anything and when I looked again, I saw his hand in his pocket, moving really fast near his private parts. Everyone is calm, maybe they didn't notice. I'm f*****g pissed right now. I want to call him out or scream but I'm scared and everyone's doing nothing."

In a separate video, the woman said that she alerted the doctor and the clinic employees regarding the man.
They responded to her by saying that he is often seen outside their premises.

Qistina wrote, "I reported to the doctor and the clinic employees said that he's always there, sometimes he even lines up with everyone else. He's been doing this for a while, sometimes he's in a car. After a police report is made, he comes back. I think he's the same person who has been harassing my friends at Kolej Poly-Tech MARA (KPTM)."

Several other women have come forward, claiming that they recognise the man from their own encounters with him

Qistina shared screenshots of conversations between her and several friends who claim to know of the man and his antics.

One person claimed that he was previously put in lock-up. Meanwhile, another person said that the man would pretend to ask women for directions while masturbating in his car.

My kptm friends yall.. pic.twitter.com/OXS5dYtZL6—  (@NrlQistina) September 9, 2020

Another Twitter user alleged that she was a victim of his harassment. She said, "I encountered this man before. Made a police report and he was placed inside lock-up. But his wife called the director, crying and begging for the report to be withdrawn. Didn't expect him to do this again."

Dulu aku dah pernah kena dgn pakcik ni. Dah buat report polis and dia kena tangkap masuk lokap. Tp sbb bini dia call pengarah menangis merayu rayu suruh tarik balik report. Tak sangka dia buat perangai balik. https://t.co/YdMYiVLKTc— j (@amirahazhr_) September 9, 2020

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Sapa yang pi klinik ramli atau stay area shahab perdana/suka menanti alor setar please hati hati dgn pakcik ni. dah ramai report tapi lepas kena tangkap dia buat lagi stay safe guys  pic.twitter.com/nllcexpAD7—  (@NrlQistina) September 9, 2020

These Malaysian organisations aim to help survivors of rape and sexual assault:

			1. WOMEN'S AID ORGANISATION (WAO)Operating hours: 24-hourContact: +603-79563488SMS/WhatsApp: +6018-9888058Website | Facebook | Twitter2. ALL WOMEN'S ACTION SOCIETY (AWAM)Operating hours: Weekdays (9.30am - 4.30pm)Contact: +603-78770224WhatsApp: +6016-2284221 | +6016-2374221Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter3. WOMEN'S CENTRE FOR CHANGE PENANG (WCC PENANG)Operating hours: Weekdays (9am - 5pm)Contact: +604-2280342 | +604-3988340WhatsApp: +6011-31084001 | +6016-4390698Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter4. SARAWAK WOMEN FOR WOMEN SOCIETY (SWWS)Operating hours: Monday to Friday (9am to 5.30pm)Contact: +6082-422660SMS/WhatsApp: +6013-8044285Email: [email protected]Website | Facebook | Twitter


Will PEMANDU's Survey on English In Schools Bring Change To The Education System?

The importance of the English language in local schools have been stressed on for decades now, with constant debates and changes in the education system, testing multiple theories brought up on the matter.
Providing clarity to the hazy subject, the Performance Management and Delivery Unit (Pemandu) is conducting a survey on the importance of local students mastering the English language.

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PEMANDU is an organisation under the Prime Minister's department that was launched in 2009 to facilitate and implement all reformations by the Government Transformation Programme (GTP) and the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP).The education sector is one of the main components to play a major role under the Economic Transformation Programme (ETP) that was started to transform Malaysia into becoming a high-income nation by the year 2020.

The survey that was launched on 6 October, aims to get Malaysians to express their views on the 'importance of being proficient in English', in particular thoughts and suggestions on implementing this global language in Malaysian schools

PEMANDU's survey: GENERAL PERCEPTION: IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
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Questions in the survey mostly seek answers from general Malaysians on increasing the usage of English language in public schools. Two subjects in focus were Mathematics and Science, as these subjects are constantly evolving and the updates and discoveries are mostly documented in English. With questions such as; In your opinion, should some subjects in schools be taught in English to improve students’ proficiency in the language?, this study by PEMANDU has the potential to gauge what the masses think about using more English in schools and whether or not it would affect the position of Bahasa Malaysia as the national language. The survey, which has 7 questions, will end by 5pm on 11 October, this Saturday.

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This interactive survey poses some interesting questions that allow Malaysians to give suggestions on the kind of subjects that should be taught in English, adding to the suggestions PEMANDU has already provided, that includes History, Geography, and Arts

PEMANDU's survey on GENERAL PERCEPTION: IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
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PEMANDU's survey on GENERAL PERCEPTION: IMPORTANCE OF ENGLISH PROFICIENCY
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English is the world's first world language and is the medium most widely used in publishing, trade, scientific, diplomacy, and the entertainment industry.
Schools in Malaysia started off as English-medium schools and remained that way until the 1970s, when the national language policy was introduced and Bahasa Malaysia became the medium of instruction instead.

Commending PEMANDU's keen efforts to improve the education system with this survey, Air Asia group chief Tan Sri Tony Fernandes thinks falling English standards in the country is the reason behind Malaysia losing its edge in the global scene

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“Malaysia has lost its competitiveness due to our standards in English going down. We can’t run away from English. It’s the global language. “Imagine if all our kids were proficient in English like they were in the old days. Plus could speak Bahasa Mandarin and Tamil. Wow,” he said via his Twitter handle, @tonyfernandes. Sharing a link to the survey, the AirAsia boss called on Malaysians to complete the survey and get it going viral, adding that the airline had done its part by promoting the survey on its website. “Our country has so much potential. It’s time for silent majority to speak up.  I have tried in my small way. But I’m going to be louder,” he added.

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Another party happy with PEMANDU's survey on English in schools is the Parents Action Group for Education (PAGE), that is hopeful a positive outcome of the survey would lead to the comeback of English in Mathematics and Science subjects

Parents Action Group for Education (Page) chairman Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim
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Parents Action Group for Education (PAGE) chairman Datin Noor Azimah Rahim said they were looking at teaching Mathematics, Science and ICT in English soon.Noor Azimah said one of the aims of the survey was to consider more subjects taught in English but realistically, two or three subjects were enough for now.“We have to be realistic ... not all teachers are bilingual. We just do what we can,” she said.Noor Azimah said Mathematics, Science and ICT should be taught in English, in line with the government’s goal of making science and technology the nation’s engine for growth.

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CEO of PEMANDU Dato' Sri Idris Jala, too, shared the survey, urging Malaysians to complete the short, 7 question survery

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Idris Jala is also the Minister without portfolio in the Prime Minister's Department
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After 21 years, former Malaysian Prime Minister Dr. Mahathir Mohamad, in his efforts to modernise and put Malaysia on the global platform, declared that Mathematics and Science would be taught in English in 2003

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Mahathir was eager to implement this new system, wanting to improve Malaysians' proficiency of the English language and increase chances of employability, both locally and internationally.

The sudden emphasis on the English language was poorly received by Malay nationalists that expressed their worries on whether the Malay language would be forgotten and left behind in the midst of Malaysians trying to polish their English language abilities

Their concerns were mainly about Malays losing their dignity and forgetting their mother tongues. Nevertheless, the new system was enforced in national schools throughout the country and Malaysia saw a renewed and extensive usage of the English language as the system set in. Malaysians, mostly supported the notion as the change allowed the students an easier passage into tertiary education, where all the subjects are taught in English.

However, just 6 years into the new education transformation program, that successfully incorporated English in the local education system, as more than just a subject, then Deputy Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced on 8 July 2009, that Mathematics and Science will be taught in Bahasa Malaysia again

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Muhyiddin, who was also the education minister then, announced that the reversion would only take place in 2012 and that the vernacular schools will go back to teaching Mathematics and Science in their respective mother tongues.

Why the reversion back to Bahasa Malaysia?

He said the government made the decision after scrutinising the outcome of studies and surveys carried out on the teaching and learning of the two subjects in English, which showed that it could not be implemented as desired.Muhyiddin said monitoring by the ministry last year found that only a small group of teachers were using English fully in the teaching of science and mathematics.In addition, he said, only a small group of mathematics and science teachers in secondary and primary schools who took the English-language Proficiency Level Evaluation test last year achieved the proficiency level.He said the gap in achievement between urban and rural schools had increased when the English Teaching of Mathematics and Science (ETeMS, or its Malay acronym PPSMI) policy  was implemented.

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Despite the ministry's decision to do away with the teaching of Mathematics and Science in English, Muhyiddin assured the rakyat, that efforts to improve and strengthen English among students will go on

On the teaching and learning of English, he said, the ministry would appoint additional 13,933 English teachers, comprising 1,000 teachers from abroad, 600 retired teachers who would be re-employed, and 12,333 additional teachers from the Malaysian Institute of Teachers’ Education as well as from private and public institutions of higher learning.In addition, an English contemporary literature programme for children would also be introduced for all upper primary pupils.Other measures would include the setting up of English laboratories in schools. “Schools will also be utilising Information Technology in the teaching and learning of English,” Muhyiddin said.To expose students to proper terminology, elements of science and technology would be incorporated into the teaching of English, he added

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Disagreeing with Muhyiddin, former PM Mahathir has been lobbying against the implementation of Bahasa Malaysia as the medium of instruction for Mathematics and Science

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Being the one who introduced and emphasised on the widespread usage of the English language, Mahathir stressed that English must be brought back for teaching Mathematics and Science. Adding to that, he also expressed his views on the idea of making English a compulsory subject to pass in schools. As of today, the only subject that is compulsory to pass is Bahasa Malaysia. He also lamented that he had been receiving complaints about the worsening quality of graduates in Malaysia and the former PM pinned the blame on poor English speaking and writing skills among graduates in the country.

Meanwhile, the National Association of Islamic Students, in 2013, insisted that Bahasa Malaysia must be retained as the medium of instruction for Mathematics and Science.
According to the group, failure to do so will cause the Malays to lose their identity.

To revert to teaching Science and Mathematics in English will cause the Malays to lose their identity and it is contrary to the spirit of the Federal Constitution which spells out Bahasa Malaysia as the official language, an Islamic students group said."Now English is more widely used than Malay, this is against the Constitution," he noted. "Attempts to be like the 'mat salleh' are shocking and if this continues, the Malays would lose their identity completely," he cautioned.

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This conflicted, unresolved issue lead to the formation of Parent Action Group for Education Malaysia (PAGE) in 2010 that has been fighting for Mathematics and Science to be taught in English again

Parent Action Group for Education Malaysia's (PAGE) official site
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Certain members of the Malaysian society seem like they really dislike the usage of English language in the country, especially, since it isn't our mother tongue. Read how a girl's innocent Facebook post to help her dad got turned into a Malay versus English argument:

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Ibrahim Ali Secretly Elected Into UiTM's Board Of Directors?

University Teknologi Mara, Or UiTM, Has Elected Ibrahim Ali As A Board Member In Its Board Of Directors

University Teknologi Mara, Or UiTM, Has Elected Ibrahim Ali As A Board Member In Its Board Of Directors
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According To Malay Bloggers, UiTM Secretly Elected The PERKASA President As Its Latest Board Member

Rupa-rupanya Presiden PERKASA, Ibrahim Ali  telah dilantik secara senyap-senyap sebagai seorang ahli Lembaga Pengarah UiTM yang baru yang dipengerusikan oleh bekas Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan Tan Sri Wan Mohd Zahid Mohd Noordin.

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UiTM Students And Parents Were Shocked To See Ibrahim Ali's Photo Printed In A Programme Booklet During A Convocation Ceremony

Seorang penjengok blog Merah Tinta memaklumkan Ibrahim Ali dilantik menjadi ahli Lembaga Pengarah UITM yang baru dan perkara itu disifatkan sebagai sesuatu mengejutkan. Perkara ini disedari apabila ketika konvokesyen baru-baru ini di mana ada nama Ibrahim tercatat didalam buku cendera mata.

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"Beberapa ibubapa yang hadir ke majlis konvokesyen terkejut melihat nama Ibrahim itu," jelasnya penjengok berkenaan.

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UiTM Students And Parents Were Shocked To See Ibrahim Ali's Name Printed In A Programme Booklet During A Convocation Ceremony
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This Is Not UiTM's First Connection To Ibrahim Ali. In 2011, UiTM Offered Students The Controversial "Ibrahim Ali Award".

A local varsity has opened nominations for the Ibrahim Ali Award - which students who have proven they have "clear and consistent" principles in upholding their race - will stand a chance to win. UiTM's Institut Pemikiran dan Kepimpinan Melayu (Impak) website has put up detailed information on the award, which offers a cash prize of RM5,000, sponsored by the Perkasa president himself.

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Facing objection from certain quarters of the society, UiTM clarified that the controversial Ibrahim Ali award has not been approved by the university authority. UiTM did not choose the name or make any suggestion on the award. The suggestion came from Ibrahim Ali himself. I just requested it to be referred to the senate for decision."

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The introduction of the Ibrahim Ali award by UiTM has received brickbats from several quarters, including from within BN as well as opposition figures.
They were of the view that the lawmaker does not deserve such recognition as they have perceived some of his statements as being harmful to national harmony and unity.

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This Is Not UiTM's First Connection To Ibrahim Ali. In 2011, UiTM Offered Students The Controversial "Ibrahim Ali Award".
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People Are Questioning Ibrahim Ali's Eligibility To Be UiTM's Board Member As He Was Recently Sentenced To Jail For Contempt Of Court

Macam mana kita hendak ajar budak-budak universiti supaya menghormati undang-undang negara kalau ahli lembaga pengarahnya sendiri tidak hormat kepada institusi kehakiman? Apa mesej yang hendak kita sampaikan kepada mahasiswa?
It is okay to commit contempt of court as long as you sided with Barisan Nasional?

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Wanna Get Fit In 2020? Here's How HUAWEI's Fitness Package Will Help Keep You On Track

With the new year quickly approaching, it's time to set our goals and resolutions. If your plans for 2020 involve being active in any way, the HUAWEI Fitness Package will be the perfect thing to help keep you on track.

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Whether you're a serious athlete, a health nut who loves working out, or someone just starting to exercise more, HUAWEI's Together 2020 Fitness Package has got everything you need to take your fitness journey to the next level.From fitness trackers to ways to keep your exercise regime fun and boost your energy while working out, HUAWEI's got you covered with all kinds of cool products in one handy package.

Here are all the products you'll get in the HUAWEI Fitness Package:

1. HUAWEI nova 5T

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Soon after its launch earlier this year, the HUAWEI nova 5T has been touted as a stylish entertainment device with top-notch features.Here's what makes it so awesome: Five AI cameras – Quad AI camera at its rear and a 32MP front selfie cameraAIS Super Night Mode that makes it possible to shoot in challenging low-light conditionsFitted with Kirin 980, the world’s first 7nm mobile AI chipset and HUAWEI’s flagship chipset. This allows it to deliver powerful performance that's on-par with flagship HUAWEI smartphones.SuperCharge technology which allows the battery to be charged up to 50% in just 30 minutesAvailable in three special gradient colours on its 3D Holographic glass-designed body – Midsummer Purple, Crush Blue, and BlackIt pairs seamlessly with all the other products in this package, giving you the perfect fitness experience across all devices. This unified HUAWEI ecosystem will keep you on track while you work towards your goals and help you accomplish more with greater ease, while still maintaining control of what matters most.

2. HUAWEI Watch GT 2

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Now you won't have to worry about missing any alerts or important messages ever again, not even while you're exercising. The Watch GT 2 pairs seamlessly with any HUAWEI smartphone. You won't even need to bring your phone along to workout sessions anymore, as you'll be able to make and answer calls right from your wrist. Plus, the Watch GT 2 also allows you to easily monitor your health and keep track of your heart rate. You'll even be able to view a full report on your HUAWEI smartphone, which will give you all the info you need to better manage your health.

3. HUAWEI Freebuds 3

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Based on a new generation of Bluetooh channel selection algorithm, the Freebuds 3 have unique intelligent noise reduction, which allows you to enjoy a fully immersive music and call experience. The simple and comfortable ear piece is designed to be worn all day long. Now you can work out for as long as you like, with your favourite tunes pumping you up the whole time!

4. HUAWEI Body Fat Scale

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This smart scale does so much more than tell you how much you weigh. With nine body composition analysis categories in one detection, you'll be able to get a comprehensive understanding of your body and physical condition. Just step on it once to get a detailed breakdown of your weight, body fat percentage, BMI, muscle mass, body water percentage, bone mass, protein, visceral fat, and BMR. Make sure to use the HUAWEI Body Fat Scale App too, it's like having a personal fitness coach in the palm of your hand. Besides letting you easily track how your body is changing throughout your fitness journey, it also gives you a comprehensive health report, along with customised health suggestions.

You can now get all these devices in one package, from prices as low as RM8.97 a day!

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Fitness PackageHUAWEI nova 5T x1Body Scale 1st Generation x1HUAWEI Freebuds 3 x1HUAWEI Watch GT 2 (42mm) x1HUAWEI Watch GT 2 (46mm, Matte Black) x1The total price of the package is RM3,273, but you can pay as low as RM8.97 a day with the easy installment plan. Both the 6 and 12 month options come with 0% interest.

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"Masuk Perangkap" - Gadis Saja Puji Kecantikan EX, Sekali Teman Lelaki Kantoi Nak Stalk

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

Pasangan yang sedang bercinta pastinya akan melalui pelbagai perkara ketika mengenali antara satu sama lain

Malah, ada juga yang sengaja 'mengenakan' pasangan mereka dan melakukan prank untuk melihat reaksi mereka.Sama seperti video ini apabila seorang gadis sengaja membuat 'perangkap' kepada teman lelakinya telah mencuri perhatian ramai.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @officialfynaaaz Seekor buaya berjaya masuk perangkap #fyp #fyp  CASABLANCA - Nuha Bahrin & Naufal Azrin

Saja buat perangkap nak tengok reaksi teman lelaki

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan seorang gadis sedang berada di sebuah kedai bersama teman lelakinya. Sambil merakam dirinya, dia kemudian menceritakan yang dia baru saja melihat bekas teman wanita lelaki itu dan memuji kecantikannya.Malah, gadis itu siap membuat tawaran sama ada teman lelakinya mahu melihat gambar bekas teman wanitanya yang dilihat semakin kurus dan cantik. Namun, teman lelakinya menolak.Tetapi, sebaik saja dia beredar dan meninggalkan telefon di atas meja, kelihatan teman lelakinya mengambil telefon dan melihat gadis itu sedang merakam video. Ini membuatkan lelaki itu akhirnya kantoi kerana ingin melihat ex-girlfriendnya itu.

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"Bang update bang macam mana sekarang ok ke" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut bertanyakan apakah nasib lelaki tersebut. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 757.4K views, 66.5K likes dan 1,104 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Habislah kau bang, kantoi teruk tu :P

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Why Malaysians Should Read More, According To Marina Mahathir

The average Malaysian reads just 1.5 books a year

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That is depressingly low.

To help encourage a greater readership among Malaysians, BookXcess, well-known for its affordable books, has teamed up with Marina Mahathir and other leaders on its 10th anniversary

They have 3 main goals they're trying to achieve.These are:1. To increase the average number of books Malaysians read in a year2. To let Malaysians discover the joy of reading and discovering new books3. To make Malaysians realise that books can be affordable

Here are 3 reasons why Marina Mahathir thinks you should read:

1. It will stop you from becoming a bigot

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If you find yourself being close-minded and are often intolerant of other people’s problems, reading can change that."They put you in someone else's shoes. The best authors are able to do that so you empathise with their problems and their issues. You don't really have to have anything in common with them in real life" she said. She also described a book she read called The Ministry of Utmost Happiness, by Arundhati Roy.

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The book tells the tales of some of the darkest and violent times of modern Indian history. She particularly liked the story of a character who was a transgender woman. The book gives you a peak into her life and takes you along her journey up to the point where she finally felt like her truest self. She said, "The worst bigots are actually the ones who have never met the  people they are against. Books help you meet those people."

2. It can challenge your perception on things

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Mahathir described her experience reading the biography of Karen Armstrong.Armstrong detailed her time spent as a Catholic nun and how awful her experience was. This got her into questioning lots of things, such as institutionalised religion, for example. She then went on to become a very well-known Islamic scholar and now has written what Mahathir says are "fascinating books about Islam that are more enlightening than most people".Reading exposes you to topics and ideas you otherwise wouldn't have known about and so will help you form your own perspectives on things as a result of a deeper understanding of the subject.

3. It can make you a better leader

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She said that, in order to become a leader, you don't have to be an expert on everything. But you do have to be an expert in whatever subject you're passionate about. "I really think it's important for every single person to be an expert in something. It could be about stamp collecting, woodworking, 1960s pop music, fashion or whatever. But you're an expert in it.""How could you do that without reading?"Watch Marina Mahathir’s video that’s full of wisdom:

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If these weren't already enough to make you pick a book up anytime soon, BookXcess is now on a mission to reignite Malaysians' love for books

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They believe that education is the core solution to all problems. And they aren't just talking about the type of education you get from schools. They believe that a proper and holistic education includes social education, emotional education and creative education. Which is what books can give you!

They have also launched the #ReadByExample charity drive in conjunction with their 10th anniversary

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This is a drive where customers can walk into BookXcess outlets, buy a book, write a personal message in it and donate the book to one of the seven different causes and organisations they support.These are:1. Women’s Aid Organisation 2. Fugee School 3. Yayasan Chow Kit4. AirAsia Foundation 5. SEED Foundation6. SEMOA 7. Malaysian Federation of the Deaf

The drive will be carried out at their outlets in Amcorp Mall, The Starling and Fahrenheit 88

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It will last throughout the month of August.

Share this for the love of reading!

You could also visit the nearest outlet today and get yourself (or someone else) a new book. : )


'Jika Ada Wabak Meletus, Kita Tak Akan Bersedia' - Ramal Bill Gates Pada 2015

Meremang bulu roma kami selepas menonton video TED Talk dari philanthrophy tersohor dunia, Bill Gates

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Bill Gates yang merupakan pengasas syarikat perisian gergasi dunia iaitu Microsoft seperti sudah tahu bahawa akan ada sebuah wabak yang akan menyerang berjuta-juta manusia di seluruh dunia - dan beliau tahu kita tak akan bersedia menghadapinya.Beliau menjelaskan segalanya menerusi TED Talk pada April 2015. Video beliau itu yang berjudul 'The next outbreak? We're not ready' kini sedang hangat dikongsi secara meluas memandangkan wabak Covid-19 dilihat semakin meruncing.

"Jika ada yang membunuh lebih daripada 10 juta orang dalam beberapa dekad akan datang, ia mungkin satu virus yang sangat berjangkit dan bukan peperangan," kata beliau di TED Talk

Menurut Bill Gates, salah satu sebab paling utama adalah kita melaburkan terlalu banyak pada pembangunan tenaga nuklear dan terlalu sedikit pada sistem yang mampu menghentikan wabak epidemik.

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"Kita tak akan bersedia untuk wabak seterusnya," kata Bill Gates."Contohnya Ebola. Jika anda lihat apa yang terjadi, masalahnya bukan pada sistem yang tidak berfungsi dengan baik. Masalah sebenarnya adalah kita tidak mempunyai sistem langsung."Kita tiada sekumpulan epidemiologis yang bersedia untuk mengesan wabak dari awal dan kita tiada pasukan medik yang betul-betul mampu buat orang bersedia."Tiada siapa juga yang melihat pada pendekatan rawatan, melihat pada diagnostik, dan mengetahui apa alat yang harus digunakan. Dan wabak yang besar memerlukan kita mempunyai ratusan ribu pekerja."

Dua tahun kemudian, beliau bercakap tentang perkara yang sama pada satu majlis di Davos, Switzerland

"Agak mengejutkan betapa sedikitnya persediaan yang ada untuk itu," kata Bill Gates pada 2017.Bercakap pada mesyuarat tahunan Persatuan Amerika untuk Kemajuan Sains (AAAS) di Seattle bulan lepas, beliau berkata kesan Covid-19 boleh menjadi "sangat dramatik," terutamanya jika ia tersebar ke kawasan seperti sub-Sahara Afrika dan Selatan Asia.

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"Ini adalah satu cabaran yang besar," kata beliau."Kita tahu bahawa wabak secara semula jadi adalah salah satu daripada beberapa perkara yang boleh mengganggu sistem kesihatan, ekonomi dan menyebabkan lebih daripada 10 juta kematian."

Dalam pada penularan wabak adalah sesuatu yang serius, Bill Gates berkata masih belum terlambat untuk kita bangunkan satu sistem yang benar-benar berfungsi

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"Kita mempunyai manfaat dari segi sains dan teknologi, kita ada telefon bimbit untuk mendapatkan maklumat dari orang awam dan menyebarkan maklumat kepada mereka, kita mempunyai peta satelit di mana kita boleh melihat pergerakan."Kita mempunyai kemajuan dalam bidang biologi yang mampu mengubah masa pemulihan secara dramatik dan dapat menghasilkan ubat-ubatan serta vaksin."Kita mampu mencipta alat tetapi alat-alat itu perlu dirangkumkan ke dalam sistem kesihatan global secara menyeluruh, dan kita juga memerlukan persediaan," kata beliau lagi.

Tonton ucapan penuh Bill Gates di bawah:

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You're now entitled to 30 FREE Uber rides worth RM 5 each!

Promo period: now until 2 October 2016 Redeemable days: Thursday - Sunday

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So you can totally get your whole gang together for a Sunday brunch outing without worrying about parking...

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… and get back from the mall, movies, mamak, the gym and your dinner date while catching Pokemon along the way ;)

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The possibilities are endless! All you need to do is key in this promo code when you use the app: WEEKENDCRUISIN

You only need to apply this promo code once to enjoy the promotion for the entire promo period. Please do note that this is only applicable for rides within Malaysia. Terms and conditions apply.

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17 Things People Who Really Love Eggs Can Relate To

1. You MUST have an egg to complete your meal

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It's the only way to eat.

2. Even if there are eggs fried with your meal, you need to order another telur goreng on the side...

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You order more than one on cheat days.

3. When your order comes and they forgot your egg :'(

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4. You can tell someone your favourite and least favourite way you like your eggs in 0.3 seconds

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5. There's something really, really awesome about runny eggs

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Belasah telur OR eat around the egg yolk and then slurp the rest?

6. You die inside when someone ruins your yolk prematurely

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7. You totally judge when people don't finish the yolk

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8. Is there anything more beautiful and perfect than this?

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9. Breakfast is the most important meal of the day because yours has eggs in it

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10. The best part of a steamboat is when the egg goes in

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11. When you eat your nasi lemak bungkus, you try to make the egg last so it's there in every bite

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12. EGG TARTS

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Especially when they're fresh from the oven. THE SMELL, OMG.

13. You're automatically drawn to things on the menu that have an egg in it

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14. You sometimes eat your egg last since it's the best part of the meal

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15. So you gobble down your food faster to get to it

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16. Normal eggs, salted eggs, century eggs... you love them all!

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17. Your mamak order isn't complete until you say "Boss, telur mata kerbau satu!"

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Share to egg-knowledge your undying love for eggs!

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Pedophile 'Math Genius' Is Now At UKM And Allegedly Thinks "What He Did Was Not Wrong"

The Malaysian "math genius" who served nine months in a UK prison for possessing over 30,000 child pornographic materials is making headlines again

Nur Fitri Azmeer Nordin, who was a third-year student at Imperial College London when he pleaded guilty to 13 offences including the possession and production of child pornography, was offered another chance to complete his studies in any MARA institution of his choosing upon his release.He was then secretly brought home to Malaysia after serving his shortened sentence in 2015.

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His name became the topic of Twitterverse recently after a netizen shared that the convicted pedophile is currently studying at University Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM)

"Watch out people of Bangi, the pedophile who got caught in London and brought back to Malaysia because the 'genius' is in UKM now," read the tweet, which was posted on 21 August.

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Since the tweet went viral, a professor at UKM’s Science and Technology faculty confirmed that the 27-year-old is currently pursuing a PhD under his supervision

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"Actually, he registered to be a Masters student and managed to complete his Masters in a year. Throughout the time he succeeded in producing good work and achieved good results," the man told mStar on 22 August.He explained that after being approved by the university, Nur Fitri was able to transfer to become a PhD student.

The professor, whom Nur Fitri works closely with, said that he "does not have a problem" with the convicted pedophile.
"I admit he is very smart. In terms of percentage of genius... I would say he makes the top five percent."

According to mStar, when Nur Fitri first enrolled in the university, the professor told him to start fresh."I told him directly, I know his story. He told me that what he did was not wrong," he said.

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After the professor acknowledged that human beings make mistakes, the pair agreed to leave Nur Fitri's crimes in the past.

"Up until now, it's thumbs up from me. Unless something new comes up, I will assume that he has changed," the professor said

"People will always want to see the bad side only, why don't we try and see his new side as well," he added.The man also revealed that Nur Fitri has been entrusted to give tutorials to other students, and that there have been no complaints as of yet.

Several netizens have since echoed the professor's sentiments, arguing that people should be given second chances as "people are capable of change"

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However, many Twitter users pointed out that that the crimes he was convicted of were too serious to dismiss, and that people should still be cautious

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"This is a pedophile we're talking about. The safety of our loved ones are at stake," a tweet read.Several netizens also criticised those defending Nur Fitri.

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59-Year-Old Father Offered To Sell His Kidney To Pay For Son's Brain Cancer Treatment

A man in Riau, Indonesia is making headlines for offering to sell his kidney in exchange for money to pay for his sick 23-year-old son's medical treatment

Photos of Eli Kristanto went viral among Indonesia media after he wore a sign that stopped people in their tracks at the entrance to Tanjung Balai Karimun port, Coconuts Jakarta reported.

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The 59-year-old security guard wore a sign that said, "Kidney for sale. I am selling my kidney for the treatment of my child's brain tumour".

Eli told Kompas that he had done everything he could for his son, Elandra Wiguna, and that Indonesia's national healthcare program (BPJS) could only cover some of the costs of Elandra’s treatment due to its limitations.

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With his condition deteriorating and their financial situation not improving, the father decided to sell one of his kidneys to continue covering the medical expenses for Elandra's treatment.

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"The only thing on my mind is that my son recovers, so he can reach his future just like other children his age," Eli said

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The 59-year-old did not know where to find potential buyers for his kidney, considering that selling human organs is a crime in Indonesia.He decided to wear the sign at the port because he knew that many people pass by the area every day.

After the security guard's plight went viral, various government agencies came forward to lend a helping hand

The Karimun Health Agency moved Elandra to the Muhammad Sani Regional General Hospital (RSUD) from a hospital in Batam.

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On 1 July, the 23-year-old was operated on by a team of neurosurgeons.Coconuts Jakarta reported that the details of the operation and its success are vague, but that the hospital confirmed that Elandra's condition is stable.

The hospital's director said that the family would not be charged for the treatment, as Indonesia's regional government has agreed to cover the costs

The director, Zulhadi, has agreed to help Elandra's family apply for a Certificate of Need (SKTM) so that all his medical fees could be covered.


This Armless Man Was Denied A Housing Loan Because He Couldn't Provide Fingerprints

An armless man in Zhengzhou, China, was denied a loan for his wedding flat by multiple banks, not because of poor credit history, but because of his lack of arms

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According to People's Daily Online, 25-year-old Wu Jianping lost his arms after receiving a severe electric shock at the age of five.Gradually, he managed to cope with the loss and was able to read and write using his mouth.

But when Wu went to several banks to apply for a housing loan, he was rejected because he was unable to be fingerprinted

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Wu submitted a housing loan application with several banks on 14 November. He was hoping to buy an apartment to live in with his fiancee after their wedding.

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However, bank employees argued that without fingerprints, a mere signature would not be legally binding.

Wu's encounter soon went viral on Chinese social media channels. Many pointed out that it is unreasonable to demand fingerprints given the circumstances.

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Pretty quickly, the banks changed their minds and decided to help Wu out with his loan.  He was able to apply for the loan with a signature.At the same time, Zhengzhou's housing management bureau has stated that a special path for those with special needs is available to help people like Wu.