People Are Pissed They Had To Pay RM50 For Parking At Ed Sheeran's Concert In Bukit Jalil

On 13 April, English singer-songwriter Ed Sheeran performed in Kuala Lumpur for the first time since his sold-out show in 2017

        View this post on Instagram           Kuala Lumpur !  @zakarywalters #dividetour A post shared by  Ed Sheeran (@teddysphotos) on Apr 14, 2019 at 7:42am PDT

The concert was a part of the second round of the crooner's Divide World Tour 2019, which include stops at Tokyo, Seoul, Osaka, Singapore, Bangkok, and Jakarta.

While concert-goers gushed about Sheeran on social media, there was one complaint about the show that many were quick to point out - the parking fee at the venue, Bukit Jalil National Stadium

"THE PARKING TICKET IS FREAKING RM50! I'd rather pay for a more expensive ticket to show my appreciation to the artist that I support than to pay for the 'Open Space Parking'," wrote one netizen on Facebook.

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I seriously don't recommend people driving for events in Bukit Jalil. Parking charges are ridiculous and their traffic management is super bad. Heard some people missed the whole opening act bcs of their poor management.— t. (@timahtians) April 14, 2019

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Concert-goers were given the option of booking their parking at the stadium when purchasing their ticket for the concert.The minimum price for a parking ticket booked in advance was RM30.

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Outraged at the exorbitant parking fees, netizens directed their frustration at the concert's organiser, PR Worldwide

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"The organising team for this tour in Malaysia has done a lousy job in preparing the parking zones for the audience," another netizen wrote.

However, the live events and entertainment company had disclaimed a week before that they were not responsible for parking at the Bukit Jalil stadium

"We strongly encourage you to use public transport to get to the venue," PR Worldwide wrote in a Facebook post on 7 April."Parking at the Stadium is wholly operated and managed by Perbadanan Stadium Malaysia and its authorised parking contractor," the statement read.

A spokesperson for PR Worldwide told SAYS that they had advised representatives from the stadium against setting the exorbitant parking fees prior to the concert.


Late Night Protest Turns Violent In HK After Police Allegedly Manhandles Female Protester

As Hong Kong enters its tenth consecutive weekend of protests, its riot police are being accused of "violating a woman's dignity"

In an arrest the Hong Kong Police made on Sunday night, 4 August, a young female protester was manhandled by the officers, Asia Times reported.According to a tweet by prominent Hong Kong activist Joshua Wong, riot police removed the woman's underwear before taking her away.

Female protestor’s pants were removed before carried away by HK Riot police. It is really insane!!!!! https://t.co/qD4wYAhCDQ pic.twitter.com/F0YfeUKWQv— Joshua Wong  (@joshuawongcf) August 4, 2019

Meanwhile, a video uploaded on YouTube shows the defenceless female protester’s skirt ripped off and underwear loosened as she is surrounded and carried away by more than six police officers in Tin Shui Wai on Sunday at midnight.

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While the police did nothing to rectify the situation, Senior Police Superintendent Yolanda Yu Hoi-kwan claimed that the woman's skirt was accidentally torn off because she "struggled too much"

In a report on 6 August, Asia Times reported Superintendent Yolanda Yu Hoi-kwan denying that any sexual violence took place during the woman's arrest.According to Yolanda Yu, two male officers stepped in to assist their three female officers who were unable to subdue the woman because she was struggling vigorously.She added that the female protester was arrested for assaulting a police officer."During the process, she did not cooperate. We found three female officers to subdue her. But because she struggled and did not cooperate, two more male officers came to subdue her," Yolanda Yu was quoted as saying by the Hong Kong Free Press.

			Because she was wearing a dress and because she struggled, that was maybe why you saw what was shown in the video.
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Despite Yolanda Yu's attempts to shift the blame on the woman, residents and political leaders strongly condemned the Hong Kong police for the treatment they meted out against the protester

"It was a rude behaviour that was highly disrespectful to women," Democratic Party lawmaker Helena Wong said, as quoted by the Hong Kong Free Press.She added that it was not the first time police have misbehaved with female protesters.While highlighting how a female protester’s bra was revealed when she was pulled from a group by officers in June, the lawmaker demanded that the police explain the incident in Tin Shui Wai and called for improvements to be made in light of it.Gender rights advocacy groups also gathered at Tin Shui Wai police station on Monday to support the arrested woman and to demand that police apologise.According to Coconuts Hong Kong, eleven pressure groups, including the Gender and Sexual Justice in Action and the Association for the Advancement of Feminism, called for the protest and condemned the police for "violating women's dignity".

Residents and feminist group protesters are seen surrounded by Tin Shui Wai police on Monday.
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Meanwhile, the female protester, who was successfully bailed out with the help of lawyers, took to an online forum LIHKG to say that she was safe and unharmed aside from a few bruises. She added that female police officers looked after her following her arrest.

In the LIHKG forum, a Reddit-like platform that has become an important information-sharing platform for protesters in Hong Kong, the woman noted that a number of male officers had sworn at her while she shouted "my skirt" and "female police".According to the woman, she "did not even shed a tear" during the ordeal and calmly exercised her right to silence after being arrested.While the incident could become "an indecent scene" on the news, she said that she did not mind her footage being known to the public if it could make more Hongkongers aware of the unrestrained police violence.

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MCO 3.0 Has Been Extended With No Specific Date

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Earlier today, 27 June, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced that the current lockdown called Movement Control Order (MCO 3.0) will not end as scheduled on Monday, 28 June

New Straits Times reported him as saying that the current lockdown, which is part of Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan, will continue until the threshold value is less than 4,000 COVID-19 cases a day.

Fasa 1 kawalan pergerakan kekal sehingga ketiga-tiga indikator dicapai - PM Muhyiddin Tiga indikator yang diumumkan kerajaan sebelum ini ialah● Purata kes harian COVID-19 menurun di bawah 4,000 kes; pic.twitter.com/Tjl85QWZ0p— BERNAMA TV  (@BernamaTV) June 27, 2021

More comprehensive assistance for all groups of society will be announced on Monday or Tuesday, according to the Prime Minister

"Following the move, the government will announce more comprehensive assistance to all community groups tomorrow or Tuesday," he said.

Remember to limit your movement and keep practising physical distancing. Watch the latest update on the COVID-19 situation:


[VIDEO] "San Jose" - Buat Lakonan Pergi Ke US, Sekali Sebutannya Undang Tawa Netizen

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Setiap bahasa mempunyai sebutan yang berbeza-beza dan mempunyai keunikan tersendiri

Sebagai contoh, sebutan dalam bahasa Melayu dan Inggeris mempunyai perbezaan. Disebabkan itu, terdapat perkataan yang sering kita salah sebut. Sama juga dengan bahasa Inggeris, bahasa Inggeris dari United Kingdom dan United States berbeza dari segi sebutannya.Baru-baru ini tular video di TikTok yang memaparkan lakonan seorang gadis pergi ke United States, tetapi sebutannya pula yang mencuri tumpuan netizen. Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @miaazahar First time going to the US  #fyp  Monkeys Spinning Monkeys - Kevin MacLeod

Sebutan 'J' jadi 'H', tetapi lain pula bila sampai penghujung videonya

Menerusi video yang dimuat naik oleh @miaazahar itu, kelihatan dia sedang berlakon menjadi tourist di lapangan terbang United States.Apa yang menarik perhatian adalah apabila sebutan San Jose sebenarnya adalah San Hose. Lebih melucukan lagi, apabila ditanya tempoh tinggal di sana, Mia mengatakan "from Hanuary to Hune or Huly". Situasi tersebut telah mengundang dekah netizen kerana sepatutnya sebutan untuk January, June dan July perlu menggunakan konsonan 'J'.

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"Hahaha, kita nak pergi Hohor pun tak boleh ni" - Netizen

Hasil tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut terhibur dengan lakonan gadis tersebut. Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video itu telah mendapat 2M tontonan, 188K tanda suka dan 5K komen di TikTok. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Aduh lawaklah dia ni, sakit perut gelak! :D

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"Simple & Cantik" -  Pengantin Perempuan Ini Dedah Kos Kahwin Hanya Gunakan RM2,000

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Bila sebut tentang majlis perkahwinan, setiap pasangan pengantin sudah tentu menginginkan hari bahagia mereka sempurna

Ada yang sanggup berhabis sehingga berpuluh ribu, tetapi ada juga pasangan yang tidak kisah untuk memilih cara sederhana termasuklah dari segi busana raja sehari.Sama seperti sepasang pengantin baru ini, apabila mereka hanya memakai busana serba hitam saja di hari istimewa mereka.Lihat video penuh itu di bawah:

  @najlaanati1 Pengantin perempuan mengidam lama dah nak main aktiviti lasak  Oh No - Kreepa

Teringin nak main aktiviti lasak, tak kisah pakai baju simple dan kos kahwin bawah RM2,000

Menerusi perkongsian video daripada @najlaanati1, kelihatan dia dan suaminya sempat membuat rakaman pendek di hari perkahwinan mereka di sebuah taman permainan.Apa yang mencuri tumpuan adalah apabila wanita itu yang memakai baju songket serba hitam dilihat selamba bermain aktiviti lasak di taman itu sambil memakai heels.Menurut sumber, perkahwinan mereka hanya melibatkan kos sebanyak RM2,000 saja. Namun, wanita itu tetap bersyukur kerana dia juga masih menuntut ilmu di Universiti Pendidikan Sultan Idris (UPSI) di Perak.

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"FYP terus, ganas pengantin ni" -  Netizen

Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video tersebut telah mendapat 330.8K tontonan, 11.8K tanda suka dan 35 perkongsian di laman TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen menarik daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Biar kos kahwin rendah, janji suami isteri sama-sama bahagia dan boleh bertolak ansur :)

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All About The Turkey Twitter Ban And How The Common Turkish Are Fighting Against It

Turkey Is Going To 'Pixelate' Tweets It Doesn't Like

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The Turkish government will now pixelate or blur all "malicious" content on Twitter, according to the local Dogan News Agency.

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Turkish Communications Minister Lütfi Elvan just released a written statement that says: "We [Twitter and Turkey] have reached a consensus to 'neutralize' malicious content that is the object of court decisions by pixelating." He didn't expound on what he means by "pixelating," but it's typically associated with the mosaic-like classic approach to censorship.

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If Turkish authorities can indeed blur out tweets, then this saga might have taken an even crazier turn. Since that's bordering on the absurd, though, it's possible that "pixelating" might have just been the term Lütfi used for Twitter's Country Withheld Tool, which the website uses to hide tweets and accounts from a whole nation.

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The minister says the decision was made during back-to-back meetings between Turkey's telecommunication authority (called TIB) and Twitter's execs who've reached a consensus to "neutralize malicious content." Twitter also gave the TIB super-tagging powers (after deleting over 200 offending tweets, that is), allowing officials to flag posts and accounts that they want to be censored ASAP.

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Turkey Lifts Controversial Twitter Ban After Court Ruling

People hold placards as they protest against Turkey's Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan after the government blocked access to Twitter
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The Turkish authorities have lifted a ban on Twitter following Wednesday's constitutional court ruling, officials and media reports say. The court had told the country's telecommunication authorities the two-week-old ban must be lifted as it was a breach of freedom of expression.

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It may take a couple of hours for full access to Twitter to be restored. Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan had vowed to "wipe out Twitter" after users spread allegations of corruption. Users across the country found many ways of circumventing the prohibition, which was widely criticised and ridiculed.

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Smart phone image parodies Twitter bird in a criminal lineup after Turkey banned the social media tool
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Access to Twitter was blocked in Turkey in the run-up to local elections, which Mr Erdogan's ruling Islamist-rooted AK Party won resoundingly. On Wednesday Twitter's public policy team welcomed the Turkish court ruling, and said "we hope to have Twitter access restored in Turkey soon". The court told Turkey's telecommunication authority (TIB) to act on the ruling.

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Hours After Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan Threatened To "Wipe Out" The Social Network, Twitter Went Dark In Turkey Late Thursday

Speaking at an election rally in the western province of Bursa, Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan said, "Twitter, mwitter kökünü kazıyacağız," which, depending on interpretation, roughly translates to the taunting, “We will wipe out Twitter, schmitter," or the more sinister, "We will wipe out Twitter and other similar sites."

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BAH, BAN IT: Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan.
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Those words turned into action, according to reports from users inside Turkey, around 4:30pm ET when the site was blocked. A Turkish journalist told The Daily Dot that the outage started just after Thursday midnight and gradually spread out, depending on users' internet providers.

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Turkish Users Trying To Open The Twitter.com Were Taken To A Statement Apparently From Turkey's Telecommunications Regulator (TIB)

The statement apparently claimed that four court orders had already been served requesting the site take down content including voice recordings which purport to show corruption in the Erdogan administration.

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Twitter users in Turkey report that the social media site has been blocked in the country
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Another statement, sent to the newswire from the prime minister’s office, had the following: "[In Erdogan's speech] it is stated that as long as Twitter fails to change its attitude of ignoring court rulings and not doing what is necessary according to the law, technically, there might be no remedy but to block access in order to relief our citizens."

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"The International Community Can Say This, Can Say That. I Don't Care At All. Everyone Will See How Powerful The Republic Of Turkey Is," The Turkish PM Said Earlier On Thursday

He spoke after some users had posted documents reportedly showing evidence of corruption relating to the prime minister - a claim he denies. His office said that Twitter had not responded to Turkey's court rulings to remove some links, forcing Ankara to act.

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Turkish Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan
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Erdogan Has Previously Called Social Media A "Menace To Society" And Threatened To Ban YouTube And Facebook

Last year, at least 25 people were arrested for tweeting messages of protests against Erdogan and his government.

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But Twitter Isn't Going To Leave Its Users tweetless

Twitter’s @Policy account tweeted instructions on how Turkish users can use the service via SMS text messaging in both the Turkish and English languages:

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Though users can send tweets easily using SMS, it's much more difficult to read them that way. To do so, users have to subscribe to individual accounts via SMS and receive updates from them. So while it's nice that people in Turkey are able to tweet the word out, it will be harder for them to follow conversations on the platform.

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To subscribe to a user's tweets via SMS, users can send ON [username] to their carrier's Twitter short code (i.e., 2444 or 2555 for most Turkish users). Twitter provides step-by-step instructions on its support page.

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This Malaysian Quit His Corporate Job To Help Local Marginalised Communities

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Like many of us, Justin Cheah was perfectly content with his life working in the corporate field... until he started feeling like something was missing

His search for something meaningful led him to Kechara Soup Kitchen (KSK), a non-religious and not-for-profit non-governmental organisation (NGO) that has been serving marginalised communities in Malaysia for over 14 years.Not discriminating in the help they give, KSK assists vulnerable demographics such as the homeless, urban or rural poor, and Orang Asli via their soup kitchen, food bank, and empowerment programmes.

Coming from a humble background, it was working with KSK that led Justin to realise the importance of giving

Justin handing over food to a mentally-disabled woman, who was living by the roadside.
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"The joy of giving is priceless, and nothing compares to the sense of fulfillment in seeing those helped experiencing a better quality of life," shared the 46-year-old in an interview with SAYS.Justin's journey with KSK began back in 2007, when the organisation had yet to be established as a registered NGO. Despite operating with only a handful of people, KSK was already doing a lot to help marginalised communities. This piqued Justin's interest, which made up sign up as a volunteer."I was very intrigued with the work they were already doing and I wanted to be a part of that. I also felt that it was very meaningful to spend my weekends benefitting the poor instead of just spending time meaninglessly. I believed in the work that they did and became even more inspired after getting to know more about them, especially their vision," he said.

A year later, when the KSK team wanted to ramp up their efforts and needed someone to run their operations to help more destitute Malaysians, it was Justin they turned to

Transitioning from weekend volunteer to Operations Director would mean giving up his corporate job, a decision he made without thinking twice."It was quite worrying initially as I was worried whether my mum would object, but she was very supportive towards my decision to leave my job and join a charitable organisation," Justin explained.Working in an NGO was vastly different from his previous job, as he found that they had to start everything from scratch. Plus, it was also difficult to generate income to support the operations and activities. They were also constantly shorthanded. As a result, they had to literally do everything required to support their on-ground work and had very little time to rest.

Justin at KSK's old food bank store.
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KSK has come a long way since then — from working out of a 200 square foot office to now running operations throughout Malaysia

Giving credit where it's due, Justin thanked those who have helped KSK along the way, "I am forever grateful to all the kind people who have come forward to provide help and support, and am glad we have a wonderful team running the daily operations for the benefit of the marginalised."

Over the years of helping people, Justin has experienced many incidents that touched his heart, two of which he recalls with particular fondness

Justin giving food to the homeless in Anjung Singgah.
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Recalling the first story, in which someone he helped came back to seek him out, Justin shared, "I helped a gentleman to find a job in a fast food restaurant. It was just something routine. I got a shock when he came back to meet me (I hardly recognised him as he looked totally different) and got me two boxes of pizzas as a thank you gesture. He even got some money to take a motorcycle loan and is currently rebuilding his life."As for the second story, it involves helping a woman reunite with her long lost sister. Based on information found online, it was believed that the sister in question was living a very sorry life in Chow Kit. She was reportedly pregnant and was often seen sitting at a particular shop lot, looking dirty with rubbish next to her.

After spending three hours trying their luck looking around the area, Justin and the woman were just about to give up when they actually found her sister!"The sister is suffering from mental disability and refused attention. We got almost everyone involved, including hospital staff and police. Finally, we managed to convince her to get herself treated at the hospital and to then return home with her very much relieved sister. She has since given birth to a beautiful child, and is now safely living in a shelter," Justin explained.

KSK hopes to continue growing, so that they will be able to reach out to more and more Malaysians in need.
And you can help them do so!

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According to Justin, one of KSK's goals for the future is to be able to operate from a warehouse unit that functions as a one stop centre, where all three of the organisation's main programmes can be run at the same place.This location will be a hub for them to channel supplies to those in need, be it in urban or rural areas. Plus, the general public will also be able to drop by to contribute their resources and time.To make this a reality, KSK definitely needs more support to carry on with what they are doing. Those who are interested in helping out can check out the organisation's website for more details.

All this month, SAYS will be featuring inspiring stories of extraordinary Malaysian changemakers in collaboration with Wiki Impact

Wiki Impact is an online platform dedicated to the impact industry. They share stories and data on issues that matter, highlighting impact-driven organisations and change-makers on the ground. Categories include poverty alleviation, social justice, gender equality, healthcare and education for all, environmental sustainability, animal welfare, impact influencers, and more!Find out more here.

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[VIDEO] "Mana Melayunya" - Netizen Pertikai Lihat Aksi Peserta Pencarian Wanita Melayu Ini

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Uji bakat adalah untuk mencari kebolehan peserta dalam sesuatu pertandingan itu

Sudah tentu, ramai yang tidak melepaskan peluang untuk mencuba nasib mereka. Contohnya seperti uji bakat nyanyian, tarian, lakonan dan banyak lagi.Namun, baru-baru ini tular sebuah video di TikTok memaparkan aksi seorang peserta ketika uji bakat telah menarik tumpuan ramai.Lihat video itu di bawah:

  @plazashahalam #pencarianwanitamelayu #pencarianwanitamelayu2022 #plazashahalam  original sound -

Dah elok pakai tudung, tapi aksinya dipertikaikan ramai

Menerusi video tersebut, kelihatan sedang berlangsungnya uji bakat program Pencarian Wanita Melayu 2022 yang telah diadakan di sebuah pusat beli-belah.Tetapi, apa yang lebih mencuri tumpuan ramai adalah aksi salah seorang peserta bertudung yang berkongsi bakat tariannya sehingga boleh melenturkan badannya ke belakang sebelum melakukan backflip.Walau bagaimanapun, tarian wanita itu tidak disenangi oleh para penonton dan netizen yang mengkritik aksinya itu.

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"Boleh dah pergi audition cerita seram . Bukan semua orang boleh terbalik macam tu" - Netizen

Dalam pada itu, tinjauan di ruangan komen mendapati rata-rata netizen turut memberikan pelbagai kritikan terhadap wanita tersebut.Ketika artikel ini ditulis, video berkenaan telah meraih 1M views, 44.5K likes dan 2,100 comments di TikTok.Berikut di bawah adalah antara komen daripada netizen di TikTok:

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Wow, sampai terbalik badan dibuatnya ya! :'D

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SOCSO Study Predicts That Job Losses Will Increase By 200% In Later Quarters Of 2020

Due to the COVID-19 pandemic, job losses in Malaysia has increased by 42% year-on-year in the first quarter of 2020

The finding was published by the Social Security Organisation's (SOCSO) Employment Insurance System (EIS) in a report titled Employment Outlook for the 1st Quarter of 2020: The Impact of COVID-19 on Loss of Employment (LOE).The organisation found that many businesses were experiencing a drop in demand (37%) and were not operating as usual (42%) which will lead to more people losing their jobs."This trend is only expected to accelerate from April 2020 onwards, with job losses increasing by 50% to 200% year-on-year for each subsequent quarter in 2020," it said in the report published on Wednesday, 3 June.

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SOCSO forecasted that the unemployment rate is going to hit an all-time high of 4% this year

According to the report, the highest unemployment rates in the country were 3.2% during the 1997 Asian financial crisis and 3.7% during the Great Recession in 2008.The report said that the age group most vulnerable to retrenchment, the youth, had maintained a steady unemployment rate of 8% to 11% this year.Instead, the data shows that 61% of job losses are among workers aged 40 and below, with 31 to 40-year-olds accounting for 32%, and workers under 30 making up the rest at 29%.Male workers are also more likely to be retrenched than their female counterparts at 60% compared to 40%.However, the report said, "This may simply reflect the fact that there are more men than women in the workforce."

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Two of the largest industries in Malaysia - tourism and manufacturing - were the hardest hit by this economic crisis caused by the COVID-19 pandemic

Out of 7.5 million active employees registered with SOCSO in 2019, the tourism and manufacturing sectors make up 38% of the workforce, which is about 1.5 million employees each.Over half of the businesses owned by large employers with over 200 workers in the tourism sector have closed, and the manufacturing sector retrenched the most workers to reduce overhead costs after being forced to shut their factories.Employers who have not retrenched staff have chosen to implement cost-cutting measures instead, such as reducing their employees' salaries.SOCSO also found that 79% of all job losses occurred in five states, namely and in order: Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, Penang, and Kedah.Kedah was most concerning as the state saw one in six job losses despite being home to a relatively small number of employers.

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During this difficult time, the government is trying hard to prevent retrenchment by offering employers wage subsidies and employees allowance for taking paid leave

It has allocated RM14.05 billion into funding of the Employment Retention Programme (ERP) and the Wage Subsidy Programme (PSU), in addition to enhancing SOCSO's EIS benefits.Over 36,000 employers have applied for ERP, while 289,000 employers applied for PSU.The report said that these applications indicate that 79% of businesses were unable to operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO) and faced declining sales."About 7% of companies are unable to sustain themselves for over six months on current reserves if the outlook does not improve soon," it said, adding that 90% of employers felt that their businesses have been negatively impacted by the pandemic.Fortunately, 93% of the employers who applied for the help felt that measures taken by the government were helping them to stay afloat.

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You can view the full report here.

In March, the Department of Statistics Malaysia found that the unemployment rate was already at 3.9%:

                March Records Over 600,000 Malaysians Left Unemployed Due To MCO

After the Movement Control Order (MCO) was enforced in March, Malaysia's unemployment rate saw a sharp 0.6% increase ...

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‘No Google, No Problem!’ - HUAWEI Perkenal AppGallery Dengan Fungsi Lebih 'Extraordinary'

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Seperti yang anda tahu, peranti HUAWEI kini tidak lagi disertakan dengan aplikasi Google

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Tapi semua itu tak jadi masalah pun kerana HUAWEI kini telah memperkenalkan gedung aplikasinya tersendiri iaitu HUAWEI AppGallery untuk semua perantinya.Nak tahu apa lagi yang menarik tentang HUAWEI AppGallery? Jom kami terangkan!

Tanpa Google? Tiada masalah!

Bagi yang tertanya-tanya tentang fungsi HUAWEI AppGallery, anda boleh tersenyum lebar sebab apa sahaja aplikasi dan perkhidmatan yang tersedia di Google Play Store, HUAWEI AppGallery juga mempunyai fungsi yang sama.

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1. HUAWEI Cloud

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Berbanding Google Drive, HUAWEI Cloud menyediakan penyimpanan sehingga 50GB percuma selama setahun.

2. HUAWEI Video & HUAWEI Music

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4. HUAWEI Theme App & Member Center

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Lebih menarik, HUAWEI AppGallery juga mempunyai HUAWEI Theme App dan Member Center yang berfungsi dalam memberikan sokongan dan memenuhi semua keperluan anda.

5. Quick Apps, akses aplikasi tanpa perlu muat turun

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Faedah tanpa henti kepada pengguna HUAWEI AppGallery!

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Selain aplikasi-aplikasi hebat, HUAWEI AppGallery juga memberikan pelbagai kebaikan secara berterusan kepada penggunanya, seperti penebusan ganjaran dan faedah serta akses kepada pelbagai aplikasi seluruh dunia, khususnya games!

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Paling mengagumkan, HUAWEI AppGallery juga boleh dikategorikan sebagai salah satu aplikasi yang paling selamat dan telah dianugerahkan CC EAL 5 terbaik dalam industri serta sijil keselamatan.Jadi, tunggu apa lagi? Jom dapatkan produk terbaru dari HUAWEI (HUAWEI Siri P40, MatePad Pro dan Watch GT 2e) di sini dan rasai sendiri pelbagai faedah dan ganjaran menarik di HUAWEI AppGallery!

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Bullying An OKU: Two Teenage Girls Remanded After Video Of The Abuse Goes Viral

A group of teenagers in Terengganu were caught on camera shaming a person with disabilities (OKU)

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The video, which has gone viral on social media, shows the group of teenagers bullying a man known as 'Pok Ya Cong Codei'.It is believed that someone from the group had recorded the video and later shared the video in the 'Gabungan Anak Terengganu' Facebook Group thinking that it was a good joke, Sinar Harian reported.Muhamad Faiq Muizzuddin Zainal Abidin, who is an occupational therapist at Hospital Hulu Terengganu, told mStar that Pok Ya has been under the supervision of the Pusat Kesihatan Mental Masyarakat (PKMM) Wakaf Tapai in Marang since five years ago. He added that the Pok Ya was in a stable and sound condition when the incident happened.

The video has shocked and outraged many netizens as the teens were seen bullying and insulting the modesty of the man, who did not seem to retaliate

Image via Ganu Viral/Facebook

Bernama reported that the incident is believed to have taken place on Sunday at Pantai Batu Burok, where the victim appeared to have had his hands tied up while his pants was stripped down.The video also depicted someone singeing the man's buttocks with a lighter, before what appears to be dust was thrown on the victim's genitals seconds later. Some were heard laughing and mocking the man in the background of the video while the bullying went on.

Two 17-year-old teenagers have since been remanded for three days to facilitate investigations

Image via Bernama via NST

According to Bernama, the two teenagers will be remanded for a total of three days starting yesterday, 20 March, after the police obtained a remand order from the Kuala Terengganu magistrate's and sessions courts assistant registrar Rosila Nik.Berita Harian reported that the police are looking for the suspects' two other friends who were at the scene to assist in the investigations. The police are investigating the case under Section 509 of the Penal Code for outraging a person's modesty and Section 233 of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1998.

You can watch the video of the incident that went viral here:

Video tersebar tine mner yang rakam. Dan kianat. Ikat tangan. Buang seluor. Cucuh api pungung. Bodo jadi manusia.

Mu tunggu aku tangkap mu
#pokyacongcodeiPosted by GANU VIRAL on Sunday, March 18, 2018


Agong Voices Support For The Government's Proposed Law To Combat Fake News On Social Media

In his royal address to Parliament yesterday, 5 March, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Muhammad V expressed his support to the Government's proposed law to curb fake news

Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V (second from left) arriving at Dataran Parlimen, Kuala Lumpur to officially open the first meeting of the sixth session of the 13th Parliament, yesterday.
Image via Mohamad Shahril Badri Saali / News Straits Times

“Currently social media is very influential in forming the values and culture of a society. All parties should play a role to safeguard the good character and moral values in society,” the King said in his royal address at the opening of the first meeting of the sixth session of the 13th Parliament on Monday according to Malay Mail."Hence, we fully support the proposal to formulate laws to address the spread of fake news and slander on social media." This is in line with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak's announcement in January that a special committee had been formed to look into laws to curb fake news that threaten political stability and public order.

According to Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said, a Minister in the Prime Minister's Department, the final proposal of a fake news law will be ready to be presented to Cabinet in just two weeks

Minister in the Prime Minister's Department Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said.
Image via Halim Salleh / News Straits Times

The current parliament sitting, which is expected to focus on the delineation proposal and the bill on fake news, is scheduled for 20 days until 5 April.The conference will be the final session before Parliament is dissolved for the 14th General Elections (GE14).

Though there is a definition for 'false news' in the law, there is none for 'fake news', which Datuk Azalina claims is different

“The tabling of an act to curb fake news is important as there is no clear definition of fake news in existing laws. We have false news but not fake news, which is a different interpretation… we have to allow the relevant agency in the Cabinet to discuss on the format we want,” she told reporters at the parliament lobby according to The Star.“At this point, it is still premature for me to comment on the development of new acts to be tabled, as it is yet to be finalised. So far, only one proposed act is completed and will be included in the standing order. The rest are waiting for the Cabinet’s green light.”She added that amendments to other laws would depend on what was included in the proposed law.

Opposition leaders are concerned with the formation of such a law, which they claim could be used to stifle the freedom of speech of government critics

Member of Parliament for Petaling Jaya Utara and Publicity Secretary for Democratic Action Party (DAP), Tony Pua.
Image via Choo Choy May / The Malay Mail

“There are many other laws that are already in existence which can deal with these issues, so the only reason for a new law to come in is to make the severity (of punishments) even higher,” said Tony Pua, a member of Parliament from the Democratic Action Party (DAP).Malaysia currently has laws against the spread of false content, such as the Printing Presses and Publications Act and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act.If found guilty of any charges under these two Acts, the sentences are up to three years in prison or a fine of up to RM50,000.

In a Facebook video last month, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad urged the Government not to use fake news laws to "shut out the truth"

Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad in a Parti Pribumi BERSATU Malaysia Facebook video on February 6.
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"These new laws would be good if they were only used against actual fake news," the Pakatan Harapan and Bersatu chairman said in a video released on Facebook on 6 January.Referring to news reports on the 1MDB scandal, he encouraged the Government to "Separate the truth from what is described as false news. Don't use this law to shut out the truth." "If the intention is to censor all forms of news and label news from the opposition as 'fake news', then this is unjust and is an abuse," said Bersatu president Muhyiddin Yassin, who also appeared in the video.

Komen TUN/TAN SRI ISU Berita PalsuKerajaan Barisan Nasional bercakap tentang undang-undang baru yang mengekang berita palsu malah akan mengenakan tindakan
yang tegas bagi mereka yang ingkar kepada undang-undang
tersebut.

Komen Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad dan Tan Sri Muhyiddin YassinPosted by Parti Pribumi BERSATU Malaysia on Tuesday, February 6, 2018

However, Malaysia is not the first country to legislate against fake news. Various governments around the world, such as Singapore and the UK, have taken similar measures.

The Singaporean government is reviewing existing laws made to tackle the spread of misinformation, with Members of Parliament unanimously backing the move to convene a Select Committee.In the Philippines, the government is considering enacting anti-fake news legislation imposing fines and prison terms of up to 20 years.Meanwhile, according to The Star, British Prime Minister Theresa May announced in January of this year that the UK government is setting up a dedicated national security unit to combat fake news and disinformation.In his New Year's Eve address, French President Emmanuel Macron announced that he would overhaul French media legislation to fight the spread of fake news, calling it a threat to liberal democracies.

Do you think a law against fake news will infringe upon Malaysians’ freedom of speech? Let us know what you think in the comments section below.

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Residents Can Now Open Stalls Anywhere In KL, Putrajaya, And Labuan For Free

Federal Territories Minister Annuar Musa just announced that Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, and Labuan residents are now allowed to set up shop anywhere within these territories

This policy will take effect starting 15 November until 15 April.The minister told Sinar Harian, "I declare all federal territories as 'free trade areas'. Everyone can do business, regardless of whether full-time or part-time, and can choose a suitable location. For example, in front of their home or at the roadside in a housing area."

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Those interested will have to apply for a temporary static hawker licence on the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) website.
The licence is free of charge and it will be automatically approved throughout the six-month period.

According to Free Malaysia Today, Annuar Musa said that the licence is needed to keep a record of all the traders.He explained, "We need their data for the long term. This is on the condition that their business does not result in any complaints from the public, do not block people's housing areas, occupy parking lots without permission, or cause litter."

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Traders must ensure the cleanliness of the capital while refraining from operating in locations which could compromise public safety or cause traffic congestion

Annuar has discussed the matter with the Resident Representative Council (MPPWP) in Kuala Lumpur to ensure that community-level monitoring will be conducted, as reported by Bernama.


"I Did What I Felt Was Right": Khairy Defends Staying In Dewan Rakyat While MPs Walked Out

Rembau Member of Parliament (MP) Khairy Jamaluddin was seen sitting alone amidst a near-empty opposition bench in the Dewan Rakyat earlier today, 16 July

Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin remained in his seat while most of his fellow members of opposition walked out in protest.
Image via Malay Mail

Most Opposition MPs walked out of the house today in protest of the appointment of former Court of Appeal judge Datuk Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof as the new Dewan Rakyat speaker.Khairy was among the three remaining Barisan Nasional (BN) MPs who stayed put following the walkout.

While he stressed that he shared the frustrations of his fellow members of opposition, Khairy reiterated that walking out was "not the way to protest"

"It is better to respect the ceremony and not do anything that can tarnish the BN image," the Rembau MP was quoted as saying by Malay Mail."They (Opposition MPs) can protest the appointment during the debate, after officiating ceremony tomorrow, or through the parliament's standing order Wednesday (18 July) onwards," Khairy added, according to theSun.

The Rembau MP added that his decision to remain seated in the Dewan Rakyat was a personal one

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"I did what I felt was right," Khairy said in response to questions about whether his decision would be perceived as a rebellious act by UMNO."Today is the swearing-in ceremony (of Ariff as the new Dewan Rakyat speaker), so everyone must respect the Dewan and the ceremony," he added.

Former premier and Pekan MP Datuk Seri Najib Razak weighed in on Khairy's act along with the two other Opposition MPs

theSun reported Najib as saying that it is up to UMNO whether to take action on the trio who stayed put in the Dewan Rakyat earlier today. "I leave it to the party to (take) whatever decision, whatever views (on the trio). Probably they should explain to some extent why they did what they did," the former UMNO president said.

What do you think about Khairy's decision? Let us know in the comments below.

Nearly all Opposition MPs walked out of the Dewan Rakyat earlier today in protest of the appointment of the new speaker:

                Opposition MPs Walked Out Of Parliament Because The New Speaker Was Appointed "Illegally"

They claimed that the new speaker's appointment was not done in accordance to standing orders of the house.

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M'sian City Life #30: I Kissed The Bangladeshi Guy Working At The Mamak!

Meet Harpreet Singh.
He recently went to Restoran Maha Maju Kampar to give one of the workers there a kiss.

Image via Harpreet Singh

It all began with a simple, friendly challenge that started off as a prank

It is not unusual for Harpreet and his other two best buddies to hack into each other's Facebook accounts to post up silly statements or random challenges. To them, these are just funny and lighthearted ways of interaction that has only strengthened their friendship over the years. Recently, the 24-year-old student got into his friend's Facebook account without him knowing and posted the following statement: "If I get 300 likes, I would take a picture with a Bangladeshi and upload it as a profile picture." However, the friend found out about this within the next few minutes and he proceeded to delete the said Facebook post quickly. As a way of "repaying" Harpreet, the friend did the same thing to him — except that Harpreet didn't find out immediately as his smartphone ran out of battery."Call it a blessing in disguise as my phone ran out of battery as soon as we went out for dinner. I didn't get to delete the post. A few hours later, when I managed to log in to my Facebook account, the post had gotten more than 500 likes and counting!" said Harpreet.

Seeing that he has received an overwhelming amount of attention for that particular post, Harpreet decided to not disappoint his supporters

Many of his friends and acquaintances said that he should just carry out the challenge, while there were some that doubted him.Without giving much thought to it, Harpreet decided that since his university life was coming to an end soon, this could be something interesting that could mark the end of his journey. As strange as it sounds, that was when he went off to Restoran Maha Maju Kampar to find a Bangladeshi worker to kiss.

The next thing you know, Harpreet gave a man he just met a kiss. The Bangladeshi didn't seem to take any offence as he even offered to bring Harpreet around the kitchen and showed him around.

Image via Harpreet Singh

"He was willing to show us around the kitchen. He even gave me the opportunity to cook in the kitchen. You don't expect so much excitement from a guy that looks like he dreaded a routine boring, job which many won't go for," Harpreet said. He was so excited for the occasion that he had even forgotten to get the Bangladeshi national's name. However, a friend identified the worker as 'Raja' and told Harpreet that he is a rather friendly man. "I will visit the mamak stall again very soon and will find out more about the mamak guy," said Harpreet.

Prior to meeting Raja, Harpreet and his friends actually approached two other workers there but they were only concerned about whether or not Harpreet would order some drinks

Harpreet spotted another guy but he was off-duty and left shortly. So he ended up approaching Raja who was rather fierce-looking at first sight. Initially, Raja looked confused when Harpreet explained what he was about to do and some background story of why this was happening. However, moments later, Raja offered a smile, and Harpreet immediately knew that he got the message across.  It could be that Raja was a man of few words or the language barrier stood between them, as he didn't talk much throughout the whole "episode". One thing's for sure though, Raja is a humble and nice person. "He was the friendliest and warmest Bangladeshi guy I've ever known."

While Harpreet carried out this "challenge" for fun, he was being very intentional in challenging some of the misconceptions about Bangladeshis

When asked if people would think that his actions would be offensive to some, the biotechnology student said that people would usually think of this incident as strange, or they would fear for his safety rather than find this act as offensive."Maybe they presumed that Bangladeshis are rough in nature. Some people would even think that the Bangladeshi workers might attempt to verbally insult me or to a certain extent, physically reject me," he said.  However, the Bangladeshi nationals and those who work at the mamak stall have been always friendly to Harpreet and his friends. "Often people, and generally students, have been swayed by the negative preconception that made them have a prejudice towards these people. Remove these misconceptions and clear your mind, and talk to them as how you would talk with your friends." "You can't judge a book by its cover. Sometimes, the guy who looks fierce and violent may be the most caring one."

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Spotify Wrapped's 'Story' Was Allegedly Created By An Intern Who Didn't Get Credit For It

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Every year end, Spotify Wrapped — an Instagram Story-like round-up of users' most-streamed songs — sends a ripple of excitement through the music streaming platform's users

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While it is loved by millions of users around the world, many do not know that its design was created by an intern during the summer of 2019

In a series of tweets to prove herself as the brainchild behind Spotify Wrapped's in-app Story feature, Jewel Ham said she "invented the Spotify Wrapped Story concept as an intern project in 2019 and they haven't looked back since LMAO".Ham, then a 21-year-old intern who was about to enter her senior year of college at Howard University, provided a link that leads to her website to show proof that she worked on the idea.The idea board that Ham published on her website shows many of the familiar concepts that still exist in this year's Spotify Wrapped. "What's missing?" Ham writes on the idea board, "While the stats are pretty interesting (and even come with a bit of screen-shottable bytes), Gen Z requires a bit [more] attention. We like to touch and feel; to scroll and post. With this in mind, I have retooled Wrapped, to allow for a more interactive approach."

i cant make this up! https://t.co/OMM1n6sK7u pic.twitter.com/TMHmNvlztk— jewel (@whateverjewel) December 2, 2020

In a tweet with over 170,000 likes published on 3 December 2020, Ham said she "can't make this up".

Prior to 2020, Spotify Wrapped was delivered to its users in a budget version of an Instagram Story-like format

If you could recall, to view your Spotify Wrapped in 2018 and 2019, you would have to visit a link — spotifywrapped.com.It was an experience outside the Spotify app, where users had to go through their music listening round-up on browsers.Back then, users tended to screenshot their browsers while going through their music reviews and share them on their Instagram Story or Snapchat.

Spotify Wrapped in 2018 (left) and 2019.
Image via SAYS

According to Forbes, when the music streaming platform introduced the new feature in 2020, more than 60 million users engaged with the in-app story experience in just a few weeks, and it was mentioned on Twitter over 1.2 million times.When Refinery29 reached out to Spotify last year for a comment about Ham who never got her due, the company said Ham's claims were inaccurate."Spotify is proud to provide young talent from all backgrounds with the opportunity to create, contribute, and learn alongside some of the best teams in the business," a spokesperson told Refinery29. "Since Spotify's Wrapped concept was first introduced in 2013, hundreds of employees have contributed ideas and creative concepts that have made the experience what it is today.""While ideas generated during Spotify's internship program have on occasion informed campaigns and products, based on our internal review, that is not the case here with Spotify Wrapped. It's unfortunate that things have been characterized otherwise."

Some netizens replying to Ham's viral tweet sided with Spotify, saying Spotify Wrapped has been an existing product since 2016 and that Ham merely repurposed Snapchat's idea onto an existing product on the streaming platform.

Spotify Wrapped with all the stats was an existing product, since 2016.She simply stole Snap's idea of Stories and applied it to an already existing product (Spotify wrapped, conceptualized by other people, not her).— fasskot15 (@fasskot15) December 3, 2020

With that said, Ham said she had already "moved on" from the conundrum

Writing in an Instagram Story yesterday, 2 December, she thanked everyone for the support she received for her contributions to Spotify Wrapped. Echoing what she tweeted last year when she revealed that she "invented" Spotify Wrapped in its current mode, Ham encourages young creatives to free themselves from corporations and become independent artists.

Image via @whateverjewel (Instagram)

In September, local girl group Dolla appeared on Spotify's New York Times Square Billboard in New York City:

                Girl Group Dolla Becomes The Latest M'sian Act To Grace A Billboard In NYC's Times Square

They are the third Malaysian act to be featured on a billboard in the city that never sleeps.

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[PHOTOS] 12 Best Things About 86-Year-Old Yut Kee

1. The history and number of generations that precede Yut Kee

Portrait of Jack Lee's father, founder of Yut Kee.
Image via Jiaaqieats Blogspot

2. Knowing exactly what you want without even having to look at the menu

The menu and items available at Yut Kee, as illustrated on a board.
Image via Jiaaqieats Blogspot

3. The magnificent roti babi filled with delicious pork meat, Chinese wax sausages, crabmeat and sweet, caramelised onions

The roti babi served at Yut Kee.
Image via Giorgiolio Blogspot

4. Having Lea & Perrins Worcestershire sauce at your disposal

Option to dip roti babi in Lea & Perrins Worcestershire at Yut Kee.
Image via Giorgiolio Blogspot

5. The double-boiled and textured homemade kaya

Toasted bread with homemade kaya at Yut Kee.
Image via Angie Talks Blogspot

6. The signature Hailam mee with bits of squid and pork, perfect when paired with their sambal belacan

Hailam mee served at Yut Kee.
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7. The fulfilling and scrumptious pork chop

The pork chop at Yut Kee, served with frozen vegetables and a side of wedges.
Image via Stacy Liu/Poskod

8. The old-school octagonal floor tiles

The flooring at Yut Kee.
Image via Malaysian Flavours

9. Catching glimpses of the ever-friendly father and son duo who run the show - Jack Lee and Mervyn

Mervyn (left) is the third generation of the Yut Kee legacy after his father (right) Jack passes the baton over to him. In the background is a photo of his grandfather Lee Tai Yu, the man who started the business.
Image via Eating Asia

10. Packing away boxes of cake and Swiss rolls to take home because you want to eat more but are still recovering from a food coma

Yut Kee butter cake.
Image via Sharing Plates

11. Last but not least, the absolutely heavenly roasted pork special

Roasted pork special, available at Yut Kee.
Image via Chanqingsheng Blogspot

12. Waiting in line but not minding one bit because the staff is so efficient and you know you're waiting for a good reason

Eager customers waiting in line at Yut Kee.
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The 86-year-old Yut Kee will be moving out of its Jalan Dang Wangi premise in early June 2014 to a nearby lot formerly allocated to The Bodhi Tree along Jalan Kamunting

Yut Kee, legendary kopitiam and one of KL’s busiest breakfast spots, is to move out of its Jalan Dang Wangi premise in early June to a nearby lot formerly allocated to The Bodhi Tree along Jalan Kamunting.

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Mervyn Lee, grandson of Yut Kee and current manager of the shop, says the move is propelled by the high cost of ownership. ‘The cost of ownership is almost double the price of the property,’ he says. The landlord of the shop was forced to succumb to these rising costs after the price of ownership outweighed the rent they were charging.

        timeoutkl.com

Mervyn promises to retain the shop’s sepia-tinged old-world charm in the new, renovated location but adds that modern flourishes are difficult to avoid.

        timeoutkl.com

See more of Yut Kee in PHOTOS:

The food available at Yut Kee.
Image via Changqingsheng Blogspot

Yut Kee restaurant.
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Yut Kee.
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Yut Kee restaurant.
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The crowd
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The famous menu
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The view from the alley next to Yut Kee
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Glide Across The 'Sky' & Jump Your Heart Out At This New Extreme Park In Cheras

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Bring your family and friends to this newly-opened indoor extreme park in KL for a fun-filled day

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Located at Sunway Velocity Mall, Xction Xtreme Park just opened its doors to visitors. The new indoor theme park is perfect for everyone, whether you're looking to bring your family for the school holidays or planning a fun weekend activity with friends.

Some of the fun activities at the park include the sky glider, tubby ride, free jump, trampoline, rope course, and climbing

You can have fun and go down the huge slides on the tubby ride or test your core strength while climbing.

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Attempt to play dodgeball and shoot hoops while balancing yourself on the trampoline flooring

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If you loved watching Ninja Warrior, there's even a ninja warrior course at this indoor extreme park

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Here's more information on Xction Xtreme Park:

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PriceRM72 (All Day Pass)RM65 (Night Pass)RM18 (Sky Glider)RM90 (All Day Pass +  Sky Glider + Grip socks)RM83 (Night Pass + Sky Glider + Grip socks)AddressLevel 4-21, Sunway Velocity Mall,Lingkaran SV, Sunway Velocity, 55100, Kuala Lumpur.Operating hours10am - 10pm (Daily)Website | Instagram

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                Kill Zombies Or Fight Robots At This Virtual Reality Theme Park In Cheras For Just RM98

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                [PHOTOS] A Challenge Park Has Opened In Paradigm Mall PJ And It's Epic

YES YES YES.

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It's Official: Sultan Of Pahang Is Elected As The New Agong

The Sultan of Pahang has been elected to become the new Yang di-Pertuan Agong to rule for the next five years

A special meeting was held today, 24 January, by the Council of Rulers at Istana Negara to select the new king.Malay Mail reported that nine Malay rulers came together to cast their ballot papers during the election process.

Pahang ruler Sultan Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah.
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59-year-old Pahang ruler Sultan Abdullah ibni Sultan Ahmad Shah will become the new king of Malaysia and the Sultan of Perak Sultan Nazrin Muizuddin Shah will be his deputy, reported New Straits Times.According to reports, the oath-taking ceremony will take place on 31 January.

The news comes following the resignation of the 15th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan Muhammad V on 6 January

The previous Agong had abdicated his seat after two years of reign. Sultan Muhammad V had been on leave from his post since November 2018. At which time, photos of his alleged wedding to former Miss Moscow Oksana Voevodina went viral.

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AirAsia Connects You To 14 Destinations In China. You Should Explore These Hidden Gems!

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Did you know that AirAsia offers the widest network of destinations in China?

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The low cost airline flies to 16 attractive destinations in China (including Hong Kong and Macao), from prices as low as RM199.Booking period: Now - 13 May 2018Travel period: Now - 31 October 2018With this wide array of destinations available to you, it's time to explore China's hidden gems! Each one has something unique to offer, and will open your eyes to a whole new side of China.

Here are some of our top picks of amazing hidden gem destinations in China:

1. Nan’ao Island, Shantou

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Seafood lovers will especially love this charming little islang as the active fishing community and thriving oyster farm keeps it stocked with an abundant supply of fresh seafood.AirAsia flight price: From as low as RM219

2. Chuxi Tulou Cluster, Yongding

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Located a four-hour drive from Shantou, is this cluster of 36 preserved tulou houses, dating back to the Ming Dynasty, 10 of which have been listed as UNESCO World Heritage sites.AirAsia flight price (to Shantou): From as low as RM219

3. Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Kunming

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With 13 peaks, tons of meadows that each provide a different scenic view, and mythical legends surrounding how it got its name, the Jade Dragon Snow Mountain is a must-see landmark.AirAsia flight price: From as low as RM199

4. Stone Forest, Kunming

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You'll be awed as you walk through the forest of towering limestone rock formations that date back more than 270 million years ago.AirAsia flight price: From as low as RM199

5. Da Fen Oil Painting Village, Shenzhen

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This quaint village is the largest producer of oil paintings in the world, and is also a great place to pick up art pieces on a bargain.AirAsia flight price: From as low as RM199

6. Splendid China Folk Village, Shenzhen

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Learn about China's history and culture by exploring this theme park consisting of miniature historic sites and folk culture villages.AirAsia flight price: From as low as RM199

7. Muslim Market, Shanghai

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Local Chinese Muslims gather outside Huxi Mosque every Friday from 11am - 3pm, to hold a bazaar selling yummy halal treats - offering everything from signature seasoned lamb kebabs to a tres leches-like milk layer cake.AirAsia flight price: From as low as RM289

8. Tianzifang, Shanghai

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Once a residential area, Tianzifang has now been transformed into a place where old and modern Shanghai co-exist. It houses bars, cafes, art shops, galleries, boutiques, some old Shikumen buildings and much more.AirAsia flight price: From as low as RM289

9. Tianducheng, Hangzhou

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Some of the impressive sights at this Paris-themed town include replicas of the Eiffel Tower and the Champs-Élysée. And with it's classic European architecture, Tianducheng is a popular spot for couples looking to take budget-friendly wedding photos.AirAsia flight price: From as low as RM289

10. Wuzhen Water Village, Hangzhou

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This 1,300-year-old ancient water town is split into six districts, each with something unique to offer, such as traditional workshops, performances, and food.AirAsia flight price: From as low as RM289

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[VIDEO] Aaron-Wooi Yik Win Bronze In Badminton To Give M'sia Its 1st Medal At #Tokyo2020

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Last night, 31 July, Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik beat Indonesia's Hendra Setiawan and Mohammad Ahsan in the men's doubles match to win Malaysia its first medal at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games

The national men's doubles shuttlers bagged the bronze for the country's first medal at the Tokyo Olympics after more than a week since the Games officially opened on 23 July.They clinched the bronze medal by defeating one of their biggest rivals, Mohammad Ahsan-Hendra Setiawan of Indonesia, 17-21, 21-17, 21-14 for third place at the Musashino Forest Sport Plaza.

The Malaysian shuttlers, after having lost the first game that was closely fought, made a strong comeback in the next two games

Aaron and Wooi Yik were so overcome by emotions that sank to their knees screaming in delight before lying flat on the court trying to comprehend what they had just achieved for their country.

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It was a well deserved win

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Kidnapped And Dumped In A Bush: How A 17-Month-Old Girl Was Found Within 12 Hours

In an incident that happened earlier in the morning, 7 June, a 17-month-old toddler was taken by an individual who broke into the victim's mother's house in Kampung Parit Lanjut, Sungai Terap

According to a report in NST Online, the mother found Nur Aisyah Hasmizan missing at about 5am when she woke up for the pre-dawn 'sahur' meal."Before the incident, I was with Nur Aisyah in the room. I was watching television and I remember switching off the television about 3am before going to bed with her."About 5am, my mother woke up for sahur and noticed the back door was open but she did not suspect anything. At the time, I did not realise Nur Aisyah was not in her bed because I was preparing food for my eldest child."I only realised she was missing when I went back to the room," the mother, Siti Noorfadilah, was quoted as saying by NST Online at her house near Muar.

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The family, after searching for Aisyah in and around the house for 30 minutes, lodged a police report at Bukit Pasir Police Station

The mother, while distraught, also posted photos of her little girl on social media to seek help from the people in locating her daughter."Please return my daughter, I love her. I don't know of anybody who is angry with me. Nur Aisyah is a good girl and I am worried whether she has eaten or not," she wrote.

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Within an hour, several policemen started conducting checks at the perimeter of the house and the K-9 unit was also engaged in search

No one wasted a single moment in search of little Aisyah.Family and friends gathered at the house to give their support to the distraught parents.However, no one knew the motive behind the kidnapping by an unidentified individual, as no ransom call or demand had been made yet.

The police search resulted in success when a team rescued Aisyah from a bush near an electrical substation in the Muar area

Regional Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Zaharudin Rasip confirmed that the little girl has been found safe, adding that the police will share details of the search later.

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In photos published by Berita Harian, the little girl, while safe in her mother's arm, had insect bites all over her face and body

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Aisyah is said to be in stable condition

She is currently being kept under observation in Muar Specialist Hospital Sultanah Fatimah (HPSF) in order to find out more about her condition.

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'Awang Besul' The Roaming Tiger In Dungun Has Died

The tiger which was recently found strolling in Kampung Besul Lama died earlier today, 23 July

According to The Star, Department of Wildlife and National Parks (Perhilitan) said that the five-year-old tiger named Awang Besul died at 5.30am today, despite efforts to save it.The animal was at the National Wildlife Rescue Centre (NWRC) in Sungkai, Perak. Awang Besul is one of two tigers which villagers claimed were wandering around the 'kampung'.

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After videos of the animal went viral on social media, Perhilitan managed to capture one of the tigers on Friday, 19 July

Perhilitan revealed that the tiger was infected by Canine Distemper Disorder virus, a sickness which can easily affect other animals, including pet dogs and cats."It will cause the animal to be confused and go against its predatory instincts," Forestry Department director-general Datuk Abdul Kadir Abu Hashim previously said, according to New Straits Times.Kadir had also added that it could have explained why the animal did not harm humans and livestock that had come into its path.

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After several days of observation under NWRC, Perhilitan said that the tiger displayed neurological symptoms

"It was not aggressive, walked in circles, experienced seizures, and had nasal discharge," it said, according to Malaysiakini. The animal also had wounds on its legs and was dehydrated when it was captured.It was possible that the virus was spread by other wild animals around Kampung Besul Lama in Dungun, where it was found, Perhilitan added.

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Based on its paw prints at several locations in the area, Kadir believes that there is only one tiger

However, traps have been set up for a week or two to ensure that there is no other tiger as previously reported.Perhilitan urged the public to contact them at 1-800-88-5151 if anyone comes across any tigers.

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These 10 Cities Are The Most Liveable In The World Amidst The Pandemic

Only two Asian cities have found a place among the top 10 most liveable cities in the world in a report by The Economist Intelligence Unit's (EIU) Global Liveability Index released earlier this week

Among the 140 cities that were ranked on 30 indicators including stability, infrastructure, education, culture, environment, and how they handled the pandemic, Auckland in New Zealand topped the rankings.In fact, of the top 10 most liveable cities in the world, six are in Australia and New Zealand. And the two Asian cities that found a place in the top 10 rankings are both from Japan.The data for the annual survey was collected from 22 February 2020 to 21 March 2021, the period that witnessed multiple waves of the COVID-19 pandemic globally and how it affected liveability worldwide.In its key findings, the Liveability Index found that the coronavirus majorly affected the liveability score of cities by their strong border closures along with their ability to handle the health crisis. The pace at which these cities rolled out vaccination campaigns also drove significant changes in the rankings.The survey also found that healthcare scores fell after the onset of the pandemic in most cities across the world, with the least affected cities concentrated in western Europe and the Asia-Pacific region.

Osaka and Tokyo in Japan are the two Asian cities that were ranked among the top 10 cities, coming in second and fourth, respectively

According to the survey, this is due to the continued high stability scores.Meanwhile, Auckland, which is the new leader, was able to move up from the sixth place in the EIU's previous survey due to strong border closures and a consequently low COVID-19 case count."Students have been able to continue going to school, giving Auckland a 100% score for education," it said, adding that Wellington has also gained from this relative freedom and moved to joint fourth place.However, the country with the most number of cities in the top 10 list is Australia.Adelaide was ranked third, while three more Australian cities — Perth, Melbourne, and Brisbane — were ranked sixth, eighth, and 10th, respectively, with Sydney in 11th place.Two Swiss cities of Zurich and Geneva managed to maintain their places in the top 10.Collectively, eight Asia-Pacific cities dominate the top 10.

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While Asia-Pacific cities dominate this year's index, the biggest gainer is Honolulu, the capital of Hawaii. The city rose 46 places to 14th rank.

Honolulu witnessed a rise in its healthcare score of 33 points compared with the previous survey."Over half of Hawaii's residents have now received at least one dose of a vaccine. Positivity rates have also reduced, thereby imposing much lower stress on the city's healthcare infrastructure," it said.The Spanish cities of Barcelona and Madrid also gained nearly 25 points for healthcare, as they coped better in terms of the stress on their healthcare systems compared with the previous wave of COVID-19.In total, seven US cities dominate the biggest movers up the ranking category.

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Overall, though, the pandemic caused liveability to decline with many of the cities that were previously ranked as the most liveable tumbling

In particular, European and Canadian countries fared poorly.According to the report, Vienna, which was ranked the world's most liveable city in the previous survey, fell to the 12th position. While the biggest mover down overall was Hamburg, which fell 34 places to 47th."The COVID-19 pandemic has taken a heavy toll on global liveability," said Upasana Dutt, head of Global Liveability at the EIU."Cities across the world are now much less liveable than they were before the pandemic began, and we've seen that regions such as Europe have been hit particularly hard."Dutt noted that the cities that have risen to the top of the rankings this year are largely the ones that have taken stringent measures to contain the COVID-19 pandemic."One area where there has been regrettably little change is at the bottom of our rankings. Damascus remains the world's least liveable city, as the effects of the civil war in Syria continue to take their toll. Indeed, most of the previous ten least liveable cities remain in the bottom ten this year," she added.Meanwhile, the EIU global chief economist Simon Baptist said that although Asia has some of the world's most liveable cities, it also has some of the least liveable ones.So, while cities in Australia, New Zealand, and Japan dominated the top 10 positions, places like Bangladesh, Pakistan, and Indonesia languished near the bottom and have been doing so for a while.

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The survey noted that COVID-19 will continue to affect city liveability amidst vaccination campaigns that are now underway across the world

Conditions in the poorest cities are likely to deteriorate further, should cities fail to get the vaccines they need to prevent the spread of new COVID-19 variants, according to the report."Weak healthcare systems could come under greater strain, as they have in India. A slower inoculation drive would result in a more strict lockdown, thereby affecting the expected recovery in economic growth."A couple of other aspects such as green spaces and public transport and their popularity or lack of among residents may also vary now as compared to the pre-COVID era.Residents may prefer more green spaces now and less public transportation.

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Kind Man Receives Praise For Giving Free Drinks To Road Users During Hari Raya Jam

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A man recently gained attention for providing road users with refreshments while they were stuck in traffic during the Hari Raya Aidiladha holiday

In a 25-second clip shared by TikTok user @zai.ismail, the man can be seen handing out canned to drivers by the roadside of a busy highway.Drivers slowed down at the side of the road, where he had propped up a large signboard indicating the free drinks he was giving away.According to the caption of the TikTok, the man was seen on the highway heading to Gua Musang, Kelantan on the first day of Hari Raya Aidiladha, 29 June."They're so nice to do this during the traffic jam. No stalls were open on the first day of Hari Raya (Aidiladha), so they gave away free drinks," wrote the TikTok user.

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Netizens praised the man for his kind gesture in the comments section

Many users thanked the man and prayed for his well-being."Praise be to God. Thank you, kind man," commented one user.

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"Malaysia is beautiful," commented another.

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"Thank you so much for giving us drinks the other day," wrote another.

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At the time of writing, the video has garnered over 13,000 likes and 350,000 views.

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Vlogger Dies After Ex-Husband Doused Her In Petrol And Set Fire To Her During Livestream

Editor's Note: This story has been edited to reflect a change about the video-sharing platform.

Over the week, a popular user of Douyin, a video-sharing platform, succumbed to her burn injuries after fighting for her life for over two weeks in a hospital in the remote north-west of Sichuan province

According to reports, the 30-year-old rural livestreamer died after her ex-husband allegedly doused her in petrol and set fire to her while she attempting to livestream on 14 September.The woman, named Lamu, had more than 885,000 followers on Douyin, a hugely popular platform for short videos among millions of netizens in China.She regularly posted videos of her daily life foraging in the mountains, cooking, and lipsyncing to songs dressed in traditional Tibetan clothing, according to a report in South China Morning Post.She was known for her happy posts on rural life and was praised for not using makeup in her videos.

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What happened?

Lamu was doused in petrol and set alight at home by her ex-husband, surnamed Tang, on 14 September. Three days later, she was transferred to Sichuan Provincial People's Hospital for treatment.A statement from Jinchuan County Public Security Bureau said that she suffered burns on 90% of her body.Her family asked her followers for financial help and more than one million yuan (RM613,000) was raised in just 24 hours, according to a BBC report. Lamu, however, could not be saved and died on 30 September.

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Why did Lamu's ex-husband murder her?

Tang, who reportedly has a history of domestic violence, used to often beat Lamu.In May this year, she divorced Tang after being married to him for over a decade. The couple, who had two children together, each gained custody of the children, aged 12 and three.Not long after the divorce, Tang threatened to kill their youngest child if Lamu did not re-marry him.Forced to save her child's life, while Lamu accepted his condition at first, she couldn't continue to face the violence and ran away from him, according to a report in Chongqing Morning Post.While her family members reported him to the police, they allegedly took no action at the time.Lamu divorced him again but he gained custody of both children. Following which, he broke into her house armed with a knife and petrol on 14 September to seek revenge for the divorce.According to the statement from Jinchuan County Public Security Bureau, Tang was detained on 14 September on suspicion of "intentional homicide" and a team is continuing to investigate.

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Her fans have since taken to Weibo to demand justice using trending hashtags and immortalising the popular creator through paintings

Tens of thousands of them have left comments on her Douyin page while Weibo users are using the trending hashtags, which often gets censored, to make her case get the nationwide attention."Remove the 'internet celebrity' label, she is just an ordinary woman who unfortunately suffered domestic violence and was abused and threatened," read a comment with more than 28,000 likes.

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In China, where domestic violence was considered a "private matter" just four years ago before the country criminalised it, the legal system makes it difficult for victims of domestic violence to seek justice

When China's Domestic Violence Law was passed it 2016, it was celebrated as a victory for women's rights. However, four years later, its shortcomings are evident as the law continues to fail the victims.Earlier in June this year, a local court turned down a woman's request to divorce her abusive husband, who beat her so brutally that she had to jump from a second-storey window to save her life.This despite the fact that she had provided CCTV footage of the assault as proof to the court.Paralysed and still fearing for her life, the woman then uploaded the video on to social media, where it created a nationwide public outcry, forcing the court to later granted her divorce.

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[VIDEO] 2 Parang-Wielding Assailants Slash A Man At A Convenience Shop In Ipoh

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On 25 November, a 46-year-old man was attacked at a convenience shop in Teluk Intan, Ipoh by two masked assailants

According to Harian Metro, the incident happened around 8.30am when the victim was buying groceries at the shop.Perak Criminal Investigation Division (CID) chief ACP Anuar Othman said after the man bought his items and went outside, a grey car parked near him. Two masked men dressed in black got out of the car wielding machetes.

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The victim was chased back into the shop by the two assailants and slashed multiple times when he fell down

"The attackers then fled the scene with the car that is believed to be using a fake registration number," ACP Anuar said.The police have conducted an on-site inspection and checked for CCTV footage at the premises.

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The victim was rushed to the hospital and is now in stable condition

Examinations found that the victim suffered injuries from cuts on the right arm and thigh, as well as his left elbow and knee."Besides that, an X-ray test found that the victim had broken his left elbow bone, both arm joints, and a right femur," ACP Anuar added.The case is being investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code. Information is being gathered to track down the suspects.

Perak Criminal Investigation Division chief ACP Anuar Othman.
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16 Hours Of Non-Stop Relay For More Cancer Awareness In Malaysia. Will You Go?

The National Cancer Society Malaysia is doing what they do best by organising a fundraising relay to celebrate and commemorate the lives of cancer survivors and the fallen warriors in their fight against this treacherous disease

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Relay for Life Kuala Lumpur will be held from 5 till 6 September at Dataran Petaling Jaya, (Padang Timur), Persiaran Barat with the relay scheduled to start at 6pm and end at 10am the next day. Relay for Life first hit the Malaysian shores back in 2005 in the pearl of orient that is Penang and after a couple of years, the National Cancer Society of Malaysia (NCSM) took on this event in Kuala Lumpur. The objectives of Relay for Life are to bring together everyone from across the community to celebrate the inspiring lives of people who have battled cancer, honor and remember the lives of lost loved ones. Relay for life has been raising thousands of ringgit in their efforts to educate, create awareness and care for cancer patients.

This is an overnight event, along with the relay that goes on overnight, with the main agenda being the relay, when the participants, including the survivors, teams, companies take turns to walk around the track for 16 hours non-stop, from dusk till dawn

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To register for Relay for Life KL: You can either go as an individual participant or in teams of 10 people. The fee for an individual registration is RM35 whereas for a team of 10 people would be RM300. There will be tents and camp spaces being rented out for RM70 and RM30 respectively. You can opt for a camp site if you plan to bring your own tents. Activities during the relay: Aside from the relay, there will be games, performances, fundraising events and booths selling food and drinks throughout the event. Relay for Life Malaysia has also encouraged participants to either make direct cash donations  through the registration form or come up with their own fundraising plans for which pledge-cards will be provided by NCSM.

After witnessing the tremendous strength and courage of her late grandfather’s battle with cancer, Emily Chew, a young girl at the tender age of 21 has decided to give her all to fight this malicious disease

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Emily has signed up for a number of activities for the cause of cancer, including Relay for Life Kuala Lumpur. Following that, she will be donating eight inches of her hair to be made into wigs during the Locks for Hope and will be going bald during the Be Brave & Go Bald campaign set to be held on 16 September which also happens to be, the day she turns 21.

"In conjunction with Relay For Life, I will walk for 16 hours overnight, starting from dusk and ends at dawn the next day in remembrance of my late grandfather.""I have never had short hair since I was 4. However, to the less fortunate ones who never had the chance to grow hair, having hair is a dream come true. At the end of the day, I know it will all be worthwhile if I can put a smile on their faces.""Being bald is nothing to be ashamed of. Hair, or no hair, you're gorgeous." she said.

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To register for Relay for Life Malaysia, just fill in the application form here.

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A 3-Metre Wide Sinkhole Opened Up In KL And Nearly Swallowed A Myvi

A Perodua Myvi fell into a sinkhole along Jalan Maharajalela, Kuala Lumpur last night, 24 November

According to New Straits Times, the incident happened at 11.35pm and the driver has been identified as a 42-year-old woman.She was driving along Jalan Maharajalela heading towards Jalan Loke Yew near Viva Home, before suddenly falling into a sinkhole, measuring about three square metres wide.

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The Myvi fell head-first into the sinkhole, with only one of its back tyres gripping onto the edge of the road

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The driver is reportedly unharmed from the incident

Kuala Lumpur Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Chief Assistant Commissioner Zulkefly Yahya said the case is being investigated under Rule 10 LN166/59 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959, reported Sinar Harian.

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Photos and videos of the incident have since gone viral on Facebook

A post uploaded by Info Roadblock JPJ/POLIS has garnered over 1,100 shares and 6,000 reactions in less than a day.A 38-second video showed a crane was used to pull the Myvi out of the sinkhole.The Myvi suffered some damage on the front bumper and the skirts.

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Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has since initiated repair works on the road

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China Press reported that DBKL workers have covered up the sinkhole as of 7.15am this morning, 25 November.However, two lanes are still blocked as the recovery works continue.

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"Depan Kaabah Pun Menyempat" - Tayang Gambar K-Pop Idol, Individu Ini Dikecam Ramai

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Baru-baru ini, tular gambar tangkap layar di Twitter yang memaparkan seorang individu yang sedang menunaikan umrah menayang gambar K-pop idol telah mencuri tumpuan. Lihat posting penuh itu di bawah:

Showing off your photocard in front of kaabah , that's fckng too much !! pic.twitter.com/3kNgbGQBUI— J | ia (@urboy_hj) October 22, 2022

Tunjuk gambar artis K-pop dan tayang depan Kaabah

Menerusi posting berkenaan, kelihatan seorang individu sedang menunaikan umrah. Dia dilihat sedang duduk depan Kaabah sambil berdoa. Apa yang lebih mengejutkan adalah apabila dia mengeluarkan gambar K-pop idolnya dan ditempatkan didepannya. Gambar itu seolah-olah berlatarbelakangkan Kaabah. Perkara itu dikecam kerana dia dilihat tidak menghormati dan tidak tahu adab menunaikan umrah. Lihat posting seterusnya di sini:

too much, i guess? pic.twitter.com/tp747cJQV9— ari (@haelovurr) July 7, 2022

"Mungkin dia doa supaya idol dia tu dapat hidayah kot" - Netizen

Susulan tularnya posting itu yang kini meraih sehingga 3K retweets, 4K quote tweets dan 12K likes di Twitter, rata-rata netizen memberikan pelbagai reaksi masing-masing kepada individu berasal dari Indonesia itu. Berikut di bawah merupakan antara komen menarik daripada netizen di Twitter:

Agak agak apa doa dia bawak pc depan kaabah? pic.twitter.com/RL7e0QAc7w— Mess  (@aleya_jep) October 23, 2022

pastu nanti bila orang cakap taksub meroyan, pastu nanti semua kpop stan terbabit sekali sial la manusia ada otak tapi taknak guna— babat (@dhiabtrys) October 23, 2022

Dekat dunia ni ada 2 jenis kpopers. Satu minat kpop tapi tak taksub, layan kpop tapi still waras dan minat sekadar minat. Satu lagi minat sampai taksub, dp, cover photos, tweet semua pasal kpop, wallpaper phone kpop.Maaf cakap yang kedua tu ramai budak sch—  (@firdauskariem) October 25, 2022

the replies here are kinda different compared to ones from indonesian. glad there are still lots of sane people here— yall saw seventeen (@fmanizzz) October 24, 2022

NAK BUAT IBADAH BUAT JELAH IBADAH YANG KAU FIKIR DUNIA BUAT APA?! TAK MALU DENGAN ALLAH DENGAN PERANGAI MACAM NI? APA KO DOA SUPAYA KAU JODOH DGN SUGA? SAMPAI MAMPOS TAK DAPAT— myoui. (@jighaaa4) October 23, 2022

Saya sbgai kpopers sgt tidak bersetuju dgn tindakan beliau dan beliau layak disepak— qverzo.luvr (@lolipop_aku) October 23, 2022

Minat boleh tapi jangan sampai taksub sangat :')

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