Who Really Owns The South China Sea?

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On 31 May 2021, Chinese military aeroplanes had invaded Malaysian airspace just off the coast of Sabah.

In response, the Royal Malaysian Air Force (TUDM) had scrambled its own aircraft to intercept the Chinese planes and issued a statement claiming that China’s presence here was a threat to Malaysia’s sovereignty.
The same was said by the Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein who told ‘big brother’ that friendly diplomatic relations between our two nations does not mean that Malaysia will compromise our national security, and had called for an explanation from the Chinese ambassador to Malaysia on what was going on.
Reportedly, the Chinese embassy had refuted claims that its planes had encroached on Malaysia or any other country’s territory – saying that they had abided by international laws during the flight which they deemed to be a “routine training mission”.
(Credit: TUDM)
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On 4 June, Malaysia had again detected a Chinese Coast Guard (CCG) vessel intruding our waters some 84 nautical miles off the coast of Sarawak near Beting Patinggi Ali also known as the Luconia Shoals.
It’s noted that the area is heavily patrolled by the Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) who are said to be monitoring the situation closely.
It’s also understood that Chinese vessels have been regularly spotted in the area since 2013 and that this isn’t the first time that China has encroached on Malaysian territory.
(Credit: South China Morning Post via YouTube)
Over the years there have been a number of standoffs between Malaysian authorities, the CCG as well as Chinese fishing vessels that illegally enter Malaysia’s Exclusive Economic Zone (EEZ) in the South China Sea.
Who owns the South China Sea?
The South China Sea is a body of water spanning over 3.5 million square kilometres and connects the Indian and Pacific oceans.
(Credit: Google Maps)
The sea is considered to be a crucial economic zone with its rich store of natural resources such as oil and gas as well as one of the world’s most biodiverse fisheries – where at least 12% of the seafood we eat comes from.
(Credit: Ratapan Anantawat/Unsplash)
The area also functions as an important trading hub for the global economy as more than RM21 trillion worth of shipping and cargo sail across it annually.
China had over the decades tried to claim huge portions of the sea as its own sovereign territory. However countries like Malaysia, Brunei, the Philippines, Vietnam, Taiwan and even Indonesia have contested these claims under the merit of international law.
(Credit: Cameron Venti/Unsplash)
In 2002, members of the Association of Southeast Asian Nations (ASEAN), including Malaysia, had agreed with China on a Declaration on the Conduct of Parties in the South China Sea which aims to maintain peace in the region and resolve territorial disputes by the year 2022.
Historically China?
China’s argument in claiming the South China Sea lies heavily on its conceived historical ownership of the area. In 1953, the Chinese government released a map called the “nine-dash line” which reserved over 90% of the area as its own territory.
This map was further revised in 2009.
(Credit: Asia Maps/Perry-Castañeda Map Collection via Wikipedia)
China says that all of the waters, islands and other features within the nine-dash line were theirs. This encompassed an area 2 million square kilometres wide.
According to them, their claims over the area predate any other nation because they have discovered, exploited and settled the islands there for over 2,000 years.
But in 2016, an international tribunal under the United Nations Convention on the Law of the Sea (UNCLOS) considered China’s claims to be unlawful and ruled that countries surrounding the South China Sea should cooperate on mutual commercial exploitation and conservation of the area and that the sea was a shared maritime space.
International dispute
Based on the legal framework of the UNCLOS agreement, nations have an exclusive sovereign right to territories that are 200 nautical miles off of their shores. This territory is called the EEZ.
Any area not marked under a country’s EEZ are considered to be international waters, meaning that everyone has to share.
China has largely been ignoring these rules and has continued to claim territories in the South China Sea as its own.
(Credit: Voice of America via Wikipedia)
Notably, the Chinese government has been heavily fortifying its military operations in the area by building man-made islands, military bases, and sending more and more ships that have been patrolling around the Parcel and Spratly Islands, which they had claimed as their own.
However, the South China Sea is also heavily patrolled by the United States (US) Navy, which regularly sails the waters with its fleet of warships on what it calls freedom of navigation (FON) missions with other nations in order to ensure safe and free passage for all ships across the sea.
(Credit: Stiven Sanchez/Unsplash)
China however, does not like this and says that US actions are threatening its sovereignty and has contested the presence of US naval ships in the area.
During the most recent ASEAN meeting held in June, China had promised to stop any activities that would escalate tensions within the region and together pledge on finding a peaceful solution on who is allowed to do what in the South China Sea.
(Credit: ASEAN)

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Malaysia’s First Audiobook Platform Preserves Rare Classics By Getting Local Celebs To Read Them Out Loud

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Audiobooks and podcasts have been steadily gaining popularity over the last few years, but did you know that there’s a Malaysian platform dedicated to preserving local classics?
Check out Nusantara Audiobooks, Malaysia’s first audiobook platform that offers Malaysian literature works across several genres such as biographies, history, literature, politics and Young Adult.
Credit: Nusantara Audibooks/Facebook
Some recognisable titles include the works of national laureates Shahnon Ahmad and A. Samad Said, as well as the entire collection of the Sang Kancil classics in both English and Malay.
         View this post on Instagram           Dibacakan oleh Dato’ M. Nasir Sejarah Melayu merupakan satu karya sejarah mengenai kebangkitan, kegemilangan dan kejatuhan zaman Kesultanan Melayu Melaka yang ditulis oleh beberapa orang pengarang Melayu. A post shared by  Nusantara Audiobooks (@nusantaraudiobooks) on Jul 8, 2019 at 9:25pm PDT
But instead of merely presenting the audiobook, these tales resonate with some of Malaysia’s most iconic voices!
There’s Sejarah Melayu narrated by iconic actor and singer M. Nasir, Hikayat Abdullah – the autobiography of Munshi Abdullah – narrated by veteran actor Wan Hanafi Su, celebrated actress Adibah Noor reading No Harvest But A Thorn and actor Tony Eusoff’s deep voice reading A Doctor In The House, the biography of former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.

Aside from breathing new life into Malaysian classics, these audiobooks also serve as an invaluable archive with recordings by the late Emeritus Professor Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim on I, KKK and Mahadzir Lokman Imam on Di Kota Paris and Risalah Tentang Toleransi.
         View this post on Instagram           #ceritaseminit Emeritus Prof. Tan Sri Dato’ Dr. Khoo Kay Kim is formative figure in the field of Malaysian history. He was among those instrumental in the formulation of the Rukun Negara following the aftermath of the 1969 race riots, in his illustrious career in public life. A post shared by  Nusantara Audiobooks (@nusantaraudiobooks) on Sep 5, 2019 at 11:36pm PDT
Nusantara Audiobooks programme coordinator Fikri Fisal told Malay Mail that the platform actually exists to preserve classical books. Hence, the highly impressive collection of Malaysian literature.
In fact, the platform began in 2016 as an initiative by the Selangor State Government and the Selangor Public Library with the goal of making important literature works accessible to the public.
Credit: Nusantara Audibooks/Facebook
One of the motivations for the state library is to make sure they are preserved in audio format since the copies are rather hard to find.Fikri Fisal, Programme Coordinator of Nusantara Audiobooks to Malay Mail.
To begin your audiobook journey, register at Nusantara Audiobooks online (HERE) or download the smartphone application (HERE).

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Petrol & Diesel Ceiling Price Removed On 3rd June

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The price control order that caps the ceiling price of RON95 petrol to RM2.08/L and diesel to RM2.14/L has been revoked.
The decision by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry was announced in a federal gazette dated 3rd June that states the February 2020 Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Determination of Maximum Retail Price for Petrol and Diesel) (No. 8) Order 2020 released under the Pakatan Harapan Government has been revoked.
The Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Determination of Maximum Retail Price for Petrol and Diesel) (No. 8) Order 2020 [P.U. (A) 64/2020] is revoked.Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Determination of Maximum Retail Price for Petrol and Diesel) (No. 8) (Revocation) Order 2020.
The order was approved on 10th April by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Tinggi.
This effectively means that the price of fuel in Malaysia is entirely reliant on global prices.
Price Control and Anti-Profiteering (Determination of Maximum Retail Price for Petrol and Diesel) (No. 8) (Revocation) Order 2020.

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Motorcyclist Dies On The Spot After Crashing Into Car And Thrown Into A Ravine

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The driver and the passengers in a Perodua Alza MPV got a shock of their lives when a motorcyclist crashed into their car from the opposite direction.

In a report by New Straits Times, the motorcyclist was flung into the ravine on the left side of the road at KM29 of Jalan Keramat Pulai- Cameron Highlands.
Unfortunately, he died on the spot before any help could arrive in the 5.30 pm incident on Saturday, 5 February.

In a dashcam video from the Alza, a woman can be heard screaming when the motorcycle came into view and crashed into the car.
Ipoh police chief assistant commissioner Yahaya Hassan said the victim riding the SYM Jetx motorcycle was coming from Cameron Highlands.
He suddenly lost control of the vehicle and entered the opposite lane.
Police said the road was straight downhill and dry because it was a sunny day.
The driver of the Alza was not injured. The victim’s body was taken to the Forensic Unit of Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital in Ipoh for an autopsy.
The case is investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

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Wan Junaidi: Anti-Hopping Bill Debate In Parliament On 27 & 28 July, Will Be In Effect By September If Passed

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The Bill to prevent parliamentarians from freely jumping from one political party to another has been finalised and will be tabled in Dewan Rakyat on 18 July, said De-facto Law Minister Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

The Bill was also discussed during the Cabinet weekly meeting today, Malay Mail reported.
According to the report, the special select committee overseeing the Bill had also agreed upon a timeline for the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU) of the Prime Minister’s Department and the Attorney General’s Chambers to hold an engagement with MPs from both sides of the divide.
The engagement session with government MPs is set for 25 July, followed by the same session with the Opposition MPs on the following day.
The much-anticipated anti-hopping Bill is expected to be debated in Dewan Rakyat on the 27 and 28 of July 2022.
The debate session for the much-anticipated Bill had been proposed for the 27 and 28 of July in Dewan Rakyat, subject to the Dewan Rakyat speaker’s discretion, Wan Junaidi said.
Once the Bill had been passed by both the Dewan Rakyat and Dewan Negara, it will then be presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong between August 11 and August 26 for royal assent.
Following that, the Bill is expected to be gazetted between August 29 and September 2.
Previously, several parties had called to expedite the tabling of the Bill, citing the decaying trust towards political parties and elected representatives from the public.

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71 Students In Cyberjaya School Test Positive For Covid-19

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65 Form One and Form Two students at Sekolah Seri Puteri in Cyberjaya have tested positive for Covid-19 yesterday (1 December).

Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said the index case is a teacher in the school and it’s the biggest reported case yet in a boarding school.
This is the first time a boarding school reported these many cases. Pray that all affairs will be eased.Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin said in a tweet.
Salam. YB @RadziJidin sudah tiba di Sekolah Seri Puteri Cyberjaya sekarang ini.65 orang pelajar tingakatan 1 dan 2 positif covid19.Ini merupakan kali pertama SBP kena kes sebanyak ini.Doakan dipermudahkan segala urusan. Akan update dari masa ke semasa. https://t.co/jjVX9HljcN pic.twitter.com/1om6gNTCty— Radzi Jidin Comms (@DRJComms) December 1, 2021
According to Berita Harian, the students have been quarantined at the Taman Ekspo Pertanian Malaysia (MAEPS) Serdang quarantine centre yesterday.
Based on a tweet by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin today (2 December), 71 students and 2 teachers tested positive out of 451 people tested at the school.
All teachers and students are fully vaccinated except 4 individuals.
The 65 students who tested positive are under Category 1 and 2A, and are in stable condition.
242 close contacts have been quarantined in the boarding school too.
Kes2 Positif Sekolah Seri Puteri:Jumlah disaring: 451 (guru: 13, petugas: 1, pelajar: 437)Dikesan positif: 73 (guru: 2, pelajar: 71)Semua guru dan pelajar (kecuali 4) lengkap vaksinasi65 pelajar dipindah ke MAEPS. Semua kategori 1 & 2A, all stable.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) December 2, 2021
Last year, the Ministry of Education (MOE) said any school would be closed for seven days if a Covid-19 case is detected without the need to wait for the Health Ministry’s confirmation.
Selepas mesyuarat lewat petang tadi, saya dimaklumkan terdapat kes positif COVID-19 di Sekolah Seri Puteri, Cyberjaya. Saya bersama Ketua Pengarah Pendidikan Malaysia terus ke sekolah berkenaan malam ini untuk  mendapatkan gambaran sebenar keadaan di sana.(1/2) pic.twitter.com/UzPGK1nkal— Radzi Jidin (@RadziJidin) December 1, 2021

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Ceiling Price For Three-Ply Face Masks Reduced To RM1.20 On Aug 15

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The government will be lowering the ceiling price for three-ply face masks from RM1.50 a piece to RM1.20 starting August 15, 2020.

With the mandatory face mask rule for public spaces kicking in on August 1, Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Alexander Nanta Linggi said that the wholesale and retail prices for face masks will be reduced to RM1.15 and RM1.20, per piece, respectively.
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic, the price of standard three-ply medical grade face masks was set at a mere 80 sen apiece.
The government had previously faced backlash due to the increase but remained firm in its decision.
During the height of the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, demand for face masks skyrocketed as global and domestic supplies for the crucial personal protective equipment (PPE) dwindled.
This resulted in some panic buying, among other things, with the government even promising to supply four free face masks to each Malaysian household.
FUN FACT: Around 90% of the country’s supply of three-ply face masks used in hospitals and clinics came from China. So things got pretty hairy during the global economic shutdown.
There were also numerous complaints being made against businesses, individuals, and even a hospital, trying to capitalize on the pandemic by selling masks at higher prices.
This time around, Alexander assured Malaysians that the nation’s supply of masks would be adequate to meet with demand and that the government would continue enforcement to ensure prices are controlled.

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Armed-robbers stole RM2,000 worth of cigarettes from Ipoh convenience store (Video)

Two men made away with RM2,000 worth of cigarettes after robbing a 24-hour convenience store in Sungai Siput, Ipoh last week.

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And conveniently enough, the armed robbery was captured on video and made its way on social media.

The 37-second recording of a CCTV footage showed two disguised robbers, one wearing what appears to be a Guy Fawkes mask, while the other hides his identity behind a surgical mask and an orange cap.

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The tense scene shows the two suspects threatening the store cashier with machetes, making the distressed woman fill up a plastic bag with several boxes of cigarettes.

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One of the criminals then moved behind the counter to fill up what appears to be a big blue plastic container (guess they brought it from homeâ€¦)  with all the cigarettes that he could, before the two quickly walked out of the store as another customer can be seen casually stepping into the scene.

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According to Police, the two suspects made their escape via motorcycle and believed to be aged between 20 and 30 years-old.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code for armed and gang robbery.
Though viral videos such as these can be intimidating and sometimes quite desensitizing, social media has become one of the biggest tools in PDRMâ€™s arsenal against crime.
According to the nationâ€™s top cop, Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador, the use of social media and the internet has aided in the cops solving some 30 crimes in a two month period alone.

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PDRM even has its own â€œbrowse-and-bustâ€ unit assigned to surf and scope the internet for potential criminal cases worth investigating called the Classified Criminal Investigation Unit or the “D5” under PDRM’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID).
The IGP also encourages the public and any crime witnesses to post and share genuine accounts of criminal cases and activity online, saying that such â€œcommunity policingâ€ efforts greatly benefit in enforcing the law.
(Like the recent viral Abang Botak road incident for instance which took police only a few days to solve…)
So the next time you see some criminal funny business, donâ€™t be afraid to whip out those camera phones, because nothing beats good olâ€™ video and photographic evidence.

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Kelantan Woman Hid Food And Drinks In Toilet When Raided By Religious Authority

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A 40-year-old woman in Bachok, Kelantan, was issued a warning notice for hiding food in the bathroom and washing machine to be sold to non-fasting individuals on Sunday (26 March).

The Bachok Religious Office and District Council raided her house in Tangok between 10am and noon after officers got to know about a house selling food and drinks to people who are not fasting.
They found more than 20 packets of chicken rice hidden in the washing machine, marinated chicken in the toilet, and iced tea in the bedroom, Sinar Harian reported.
Nasi disorok dalam masin basuh dan ayam dalam tandas.Operasi cegah orang tidak berpuasa oleh Pejabat Agama Jajahan Bachok dan Majlis Daerah Bachok antara jam 10 pagi hingga 12 tengah hari tadi. pic.twitter.com/b2hlsOSOfW— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) March 27, 2023
The woman admitted to packing the rice before buyers contacted her to collect the food. She had been selling food from home throughout Ramadan to people who were not fasting.
Bachok Religious Officer Suratemi Mat Yusof said the woman was given a warning notice to be counselled not to sell food during the day during Ramadan.
No arrests were made because the customers managed to escape when they realised the presence of authorities.
Some netizens expressed disgust when they found out the food was hidden in the bathroom.
Meanwhile, others also wondered if the religious authorities overstepped their boundaries in someone’s private home.
Eeee simpan ayam gorang dlm mesin basuh lepastu dalam toilet cangkung 🤮🤮🤮— Elisabelle 🏴 (@eiz_elisabelle) March 27, 2023
Macam pelik juga kenapa sampai serbu rumah – ini bukan premis terbuka atau awam. Takkan bidang kuasa Pejabat Agama seluas ni? Agak merapu dan tak munasabah.Wondering if it's legal for them to conduct this raid – even if the public seem to cheer for it. https://t.co/0sVD0zY8Rw— batcat (@aidathecat) March 27, 2023

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Politicians, Netizens React To Dr M’s New Party

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Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad has announced a new party which has prompted reactions from other politicians and netizens alike.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein criticised the decision made by the former premier as he said that it will only worsen the country’s political stability and have a direct impact on the region.
The Sembrong Member of Parliament (MP) stressed that all the actions that he described as personal interests will eventually be re-evaluated by future generations.
If we continue to quarrel, there are various parties, it will only worsen the situation and create an unstable situation for our country and it will have an impact on our region. This is being observed by other countries in ASEAN … it is important for all parties to be responsible because what we do today will affect the generation of our grandchildren.Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein via Awani
Because the party doesn’t have a name yet, netizens, being quick witted as they are, came up with a few suggestions.
I'll be disappointed if Mahathir doesn't name his new party "Action Party of National Malays" or APANAMA.— Huge Ackman (@LOLsuren) August 7, 2020
My suggested name for Mahathir’s new Party. Mentera Semerah Parti.— MUAYYAD K. (@Muayyad_K) August 7, 2020
Parti baru Mahathir sepatutnya dinamakan BERSARA— DS Rosmah (@callmedatinseri) August 7, 2020

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Tourists Will Run Away If Nightclubs Remain Closed, Says Entertainment Industry

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Tourists heading to Southeast Asia will not travel to Malaysia if the government sticks to its decision to continue closing nightclub operations.

According to a popular DJ based in Kuala Lumpur, Victor Goh, the entertainment industry is one of the biggest contributors to the country’s tourism revenue.
Goh said the move to close the nightclub may have been motivated by politics aimed at appeasing conservatives.
However, the entertainment industry players did not give up and continued to provide entertainment within the limitations.
There is still hope for this industry. If nightclubs are not allowed to operate, maybe entertainment outside the premises during the day can be an alternative.Popular DJ Victor Goh on alternative solutions.
Victor Goh is one of KL’s most influential house and techno DJs. (Source: Facebook)
The restriction on nightclubs was announced by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin recently.
He said nightclubs are not the same as mamak restaurants which will be allowed to operate 24 hours when the endemic transition period starts on 1 April.
READ MORE: Malaysia Enters Endemic Phase Starting 1 April, Eateries Open 24 Hours Again!
Khairy, who made the statement during a parliamentary session, said that it’s still too dangerous to allow nightclubs to operate.
Mesti ramai unhappy hehe RT @501Awani: Menteri Kesihatan, Khairy Jamaluddin berkata kelab malam masih tidak dibenarkan beroperasi kerana berisiko tinggi meskipun negara beralih ke fasa endemik bermula 1 April depan. #AWANInews pic.twitter.com/ualjVja9os— Poobalan (பூபாலன்) (@mpoobalan) March 9, 2022
The founder of a nightclub called Kyo at the Mandarin Oriental hotel, Godwin Pereira, said the Health Minister’s announcement was not a surprise to him.
Pereira said his company is still unable to operate and continues to suffer losses.
Hopefully, the government will review its decision a month after the border is opened.Nightclub founder Godwin Pereira on the struggling industry.

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[Watch] Malaysia Airlines Returns First Airbus A380

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Earlier today, Malaysia Aviation Group (MAG), the parent company of Malaysia Airlines (MAS), started sending its first A380 aircraft back to the Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport in France.

All six of MAS’s A380s will be returned to the aircraft manufacturer Airbus one by one every Monday. What’s to become of them is left up to Airbus.
Malaysia Aviation Group plans to retire and exit A380 by the end of 2022. However, the terms related to the deal with Airbus remain confidential.Malaysia Airlines spokesperson told New Straits Times
Selamat jalan MAS A380 yang akan “pulang” ke Tarbes–Lourdes–Pyrénées Airport, France.Kesemua 6 buah MAS A380 akan dihantar “pulang” setiap hari isnin. Penghantaran pertama bermula hari ini. Bon Voyage pic.twitter.com/7zEDlStogK— Datuk Jahat Hensem (@datukhensem) November 14, 2022
The Airbus A380s were superior products but their high operating costs have caused many international airlines to retire them from service.
MAS had tried to sell the superjumbo jet since 12 July 2021 but there were no solid buyers.
According to New Straits Times, all six MAS A380s are on long-term parking and are not included in the national carrier’s network plan due to its higher operating cost for having four engines per plane.
If you look at future aircraft technologies, it’s all about twin-engine and long-range. So, if you want to be competitive, you cannot put an A380 in play because the operating cost is high. It will not bring you to the level playing field to be competitive. No doubt the product on the A380 is superior, but at the end of the day it (comes down to) profit and loss.MAG CEO Captain Izham Ismail
MAS first bought the Airbus A380 almost 19 years ago on 11 December 2003 and it took its first flight on 14 March 2012 before getting delivered eight months later.
With the retirement of the A380, MAS recently purchased 20 new A330-900 neo (new engine option) in August this year.
According to ch-aviation, ten planes will be directly purchased from Airbus with back-to-back or lease-back arrangements with Avolon. The other 10 planes will be leased directly from Avolon.
Goodbye MH Airbus A380. One last flight for 9M-MNC . pic.twitter.com/viKcs09Bzu— 🇲🇾🇲🇾myplaneschaser 🇲🇾🇲🇾 (@myplaneschaser) November 14, 2022
Other countries are returning their A380s too
One of the vocal opponents of the A380 is Qatar Airways CEO Akbar Al Baker who said there’s a zero second-hand market for the A380 and purchasing the plane for Qatar Airways was a huge mistake.
Air France was the first airline to announce an early retirement of all ten of its Airbus A380s fleet in 2020.
According to World Airline News, Singapore had returned two Airbus A380s. The other airlines retiring the superjumbo jets include Emirates, Etihad, Hi Fly and Lufthansa.
The retired planes are often stripped down to parts so the same fate might happen to the returned A380s.

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Malaysia Can Expect To Face Stronger Storms, Climate Change Experts Say

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The number of extreme weather occurrences in the country had been increasing recently, and current predictions suggest that trend will continue.

Climate change experts said Malaysia is expected to experience stronger cyclones or storms in the near future due to rising temperatures.
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) environmental scientist Haliza Abdul Rahman said the warning is based on simulations done for a period of 100 years using 10,000 years of simulation data.
She was quoted by Malaysiakini as saying that Malaysia may face more intense tropical cyclones in the near future.
The conclusion is based on simulations of central pressure at maximum storm levels for the future.
More extreme weather conditions could be linked to climate change, where higher temperatures lead to increased wind speeds.
As more steam evaporates into the atmosphere, it becomes heat for more intense storms to occur. More heat in the atmosphere and higher sea surface temperatures can lead to increased wind speeds in tropical storms.UPM environmental scientist Haliza Abdul Rahman on intense storms becoming more frequent.
A flooded street in Shah Alam. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Hotter And Wetter Days Ahead
Haliza, who is an associate professor who has authored various journals on the issue, added that Malaysia may face high temperatures in the distant future.
Based on projections, some Malaysians might have to endure more than 240 days a year in temperatures above 35 degrees Celsius in the 2050s.
By 2090, most of Peninsular Malaysia may face the same problem.UPM environmental scientist Haliza Abdul Rahman on the climate crisis and its implication for Malaysians.
Haliza was commenting on the situation of flash floods that hit the Klang Valley recently, which was due to the unusual amount of rainfall.
She said Malaysia has experienced “significant and continuous weather improvements”, with an average of 0.4 degrees Celsius increase per decade, over the past four decades.
The finding is based on data from the Malaysian Meteorological Department.
Carbon dioxide emissions increased at a higher rate between 1990 and 2010, causing a change in temperature from 0.7 to 2.6 degrees Celsius.
This means that some locations experience heavier rainfall than usual, while some other locations experience drought or drier conditions.
A man cleaning up his home after a flash flood in Kuala Lumpur last year. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The situation could be attributed to the increase in greenhouse gas emissions, made worse by deteriorating environmental conditions due to population and rapid economic growth.
Therefore, the country has experienced a large increase in rainfall over the years, leading to an increase in the incidence of floods, landslides, hurricanes, and other weather-related incidents.UPM environmental scientist Haliza Abdul Rahman on the the weather becoming more extreme.
Haliza added that the country has no choice but to get its act together.
She advised the government to take various initiatives to minimize damages/costs caused by natural disasters.
An improved early warning system, better control and more efficient delivery of information will help save lives and reduce economic losses.
A section of Shah Alam plunged into darkness at night during a massive flood last year. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Three Hours Of Heavy Rain Could Drown Kuala Lumpur
Heavy rains continued with a distribution of more than 155 millimetres (mm) in just three hours can drown parts of Kuala Lumpur and some Klang Valley areas if no immediate mitigation measures are taken.
Bioengineering, flood and environmental experts also believe that the Klang Valley has developed too rapidly.
As a result, many areas turned into ‘concrete jungles’, thus disrupting the natural absorption of rainwater.
  @fya_sofea #banjir#klcc #ya ♬ Ya Allah – Wali
According to them, the worrying situation is expected to adversely affect about 1.8 million residents of the capital.
The grim outlook is based on the rainfall recorded recently with mostly exceeding 100mm, thus causing floods to hit Kuala Lumpur.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) Center for Environmental Sustainability and Water Security Senior Fellow, Prof Dr Zulkifli Yusop, said apart from the high rainfall, the disaster was also due to poorly maintained drainage system factors and unplanned development.
He was quoted by Berita Harian that the recent floods, especially in the capital, were due to unusually heavy rains.
In just two hours, the existing drainage system could not cope with the very high water flow capacity.
At that time, high rainfall readings were recorded at Taman Desa SMART Station, Kuala Lumpur (106.5mm) and the Lumpur Hot Spring Station (155mm) in just two hours.
The readings clearly show that the rainfall distribution is no longer the same as before.
The latest readings record rainfall distributions are mostly in excess of 100mm.
If no immediate action is taken, heavy rain with readings exceeding 155mm in three hours could submerge part of Kuala Lumpur.Prof Dr Zulkifli Yusop on how fast flash floods can gather steam in KL.

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Year 1 Student “Caged” Near An Electricity Box Case In Rembau Has Been Resolved

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Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the case of a seven-year-old boy being caged at a school in Rembau, Negeri Sembilan, for misbehaving has been settled.

According to New Straits Times, there was an amicable solution between the school and the parents regarding the issue.
On Tuesday, a Year One student was reportedly locked in a room with an iron fence resembling a cage. There is an electricity box nearby too.
The boy was allegedly locked in there by a teacher as punishment for pulling down his classmate’s trousers.
The boy’s father has since apologised to the classmate’s parents for his son’s behaviour.

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Google To Ban Sugar Dating Apps Starting 1 September

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Google has released a long list of changes and policy updates to its Play Store with one closing the Play Store’s door on sugar dating apps from across the world.

OK Google: What are the changes to your policy updates?
The change that reflects the ban on sugar dating apps is in part of the tech giant’s move to update its “Inappropriate Content” policy to introduce new restrictions on sexual content, specifically prohibiting “compensated sexual relationships” such as sugar dating.
Google noted that the policy is to ensure that Google Play remains a safe and respectful platform.
Other topics that fall under Google’s inappropriate content policy include sexual content and profanity, hate speech, violence and marijuana.
OK Google: How does this effect Malaysians?
In figures released earlier this year by an American-based sugar dating website SeekingArrangement, Malaysia ranks third in the top 10 Asian countries with the most number of sugar daddies registered on the platform.
Having said that, Sugarbook.com (which claims to be the #1 Sugar Daddy & Baby Dating Site & App) was founded by a Malaysian who was famously arrested back in February with police investigating him for prostitution exploitation.
READ MORE: Sugarbook Founder Arrested, Police Investigating For Prostitution Exploitation
Screenshot from Sugarbook.com
His arrest was brought upon after an infographic released by Sugarbook listing down the Top 10 Sugar Baby Universities in Malaysia.
READ MORE: Malaysians Online Blast Alleged Promotion Of Sugar Baby Lifestyle To College Students, Calling It Dangerous & Unethical
For those not in the know, sugar dating is an arrangement where consenting adults agree to certain terms that mutually benefit both parties. One sugar baby describes it as “a form of dating in which one partner financially supports the other, often in the form of cash or gifts.”
At times, the terms also include companionship, sexual activities, and mentorship.
OK Google: Will dating apps still be available though?
For all you people “looking for love” – don’t fret! Mainstream dating apps such as Tinder will be unaffected by the new policy update and will remain listed on the Play Store.

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Malaysian student named â€˜Top In The Worldâ€™ for maths & add maths by Cambridge

Maths. Additional (Add.) Maths.
Two words that inspire fear, horror and trepidation amongst Malaysian students. (Okay, even in adults, who are we kidding?)

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For Malaysian teen Andrew Nge Jing Shuen however, these two subjects are a cause of celebration as heâ€™s just been named TOP IN THE WORLD for mathematics and additional mathematics.
Thatâ€™s right… TOP IN THE WORLD FOR MATHS AND ADD MATHS.

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Andrew, a student at Beaconhouse Sri Inai International School, Petaling Jaya, scored the HIGHEST standard mark IN THE WORLD for Mathematics and Additional Mathematics in International General Certificate of Secondary Education (IGSCE).

Picture Credit: Malay Mail

This brainy 17-year-old took the papers last November and received
the award from Cambridge Assessment International Education at the recently
held Outstanding Cambridge Learner Awards, Malaysia.
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Naturally, Andrew was thrilled by the prestigious award.

â€œI am extremely honoured to have received this global recognition. I am happy that my passion and hard work has helped me achieve this truly memorable moment.â€
Andrew via Malay Mail
According to the Malay Mail, Andrew initially struggled with his education, unable to concentrate with his studies. However, the bright kid turned things with help from his parents, teachers and peers who encouraged and cheered him on.
He also said that he loves maths because of how it challenges
him to solve difficult problems.

With this triumph spurring him on, Andrew is looking to become
a pharmacist and develop new life-saving medications.
We wish him the best of luck on the next phase of his incredible journey!

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Najib To Pay RM1.69 Billion Of Income Tax To IRB

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Former Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Najib Tun Razak has been ordered by the High Court to pay RM1.69 billion to the Inland Revenue Board (IRB) today.

According to reports, Judge Datuk Ahmad Bache has allowed the IRB’s application for a direct summary judgement in the suit against Najib.
He previously tried to adjourn the suit but was denied.
The Pekan Member of Parliament was sued by government through the IRB who demanded that he pay RM1.69 billion for unpaid income tax, with an interest rate of 5% per annum from the date of judgment, including costs and other relief deemed appropriate by the court on 25 June 2019.

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(Review) Watching a horror flick at One Utama’s 270â° screen; Screen X. The whole movie experience

Over last weekend, TRP decided to entertain ourselves with Screen Xâ€™s 270 degrees movie experience that just started premiering in One Utamaâ€™s Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC).
Guess what movie we chose for maximum movie madness?

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Yes, you guessed that right:
Annabelle Comes Home.

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As you enter the theatre, everything seems pretty normal.
So, you make yourselves comfortable on plush seats as advertisements play only on the main center screen.

Cinema hall from the back(Pic Credit: Facebook)

Cinema hall from the front(Pic Credit: Facebook)

Then, suddenly, you are transported in between a standstill accident,  fly through a cosmic of planets and get caught by a huge red robot, just to preview the power of the 270â° screen.
It shows how converting the peripheral walls into screens can make a HUGE difference to our film experience.
Unlike the IMAX or 3D cinemas, you needn’t move an inch or wear cumbersome glasses to become consumed by the movie.

What’s even better is, not all screens are played at once.Â
Instead, the screens by your side only come to life when the viewer needs to be â€˜transportedâ€™ into another realm of surrealness.

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Watching a horror movie deemed suitable only for those 13 years old and above surely gets 10 times more intense.
To the point that you feel like pushing yourself away in your seat ’cause you don’t wanna get swallowed into the screen.
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Especially when you canâ€™t predict where the ghosts will pop out from.
And if you have the habit of looking next to you to avert your eyes from terror, think again.
The haunting encroaches your peripheries.
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It is safe to say we did not regret RE-watching Annabelle.
We recommend the middle seats right at the back for the greatest cinematic experience.
However, the movie experience will not be reduced even if you sit up front, as everyone in the cinema will shuffle and turn to fully soak up the panoramic view anyway.
Especially when the walls are dripping with terror.

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Screen X by GSC is definitely worth checking out.Â
Tickets are priced at RM14 for a limited time only.
Tickets will revert back to the regular price of RM29 after September 4.
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Currently, they are only showing re-runs of 5 selected movies.

Movie Schedule (Screenshot via GSC)

You can get your tickets via:-GSC ticketing counter-GSC website-GSC mobile app-GSC e-Kiosk

Hi, Once you have go through E-payment ticketing,you will notice in bracket ( Screen X Rerun) followed by the movie title at the movie list.
 https://t.co/uBXoxxotgb ( Refer this link for guidance on E-payment)
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So what are you waiting for? Go and mesmerize yourselves in this incredible cinematic experience.

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Government Tells Public Not To Throw Rubbish Everywhere & Make Floods Worse

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The government needs cooperation from the community to stop throwing garbage “everywhere” as it makes the country’s flood problems worse.

Environment and Water Ministry Secretary-General Datuk Seri Zaini Ujang explained that it takes longer for flooded areas to recover due to trash clogging up tributaries and drainage systems, and hindering the flow of water back to rivers.
During floods, garbage and plant debris clogs up drainage systems and makes it harder for water to recede from an area.Datuk Seri Zaini Ujang via Kosmo
He said that a lot of money is needed to maintain these drainage systems and asks for the public to stop littering.
READ MORE: Makcik Caught Throwing Rubbish Into River From Car Window Claims It Was “Supernatural” Cleansing After Exposed Online
Act of God or man-made mistake?
Malaysians are already accustomed to news of relentless rain and ongoing floods.  It is said that between 2012 and 2019, more Malaysians were exposed and have been affected by floods than any other ASEAN country
Furthermore, it is estimated that floods have cost the nation around RM5.82 billion in damages in the last 20 years.

Experts note that environmental degradation, unchecked development and poorly managed drainage systems are mostly the cause to Malaysia’s flood problems.

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Sultan Selangor Revokes Najib & Rosmah’s Titles Due To Their Criminal Convictions

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Both incarcerated former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak and his wife Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor had their titles revoked by the Selangor Ruler, Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Alhaj effective today.

Najib was awarded the Datuk Seri title in 2004 while his Datuk title was awarded in 1992.
Meanwhile, Rosmah received her Datin Paduka Sri title from the Selangor palace in 2005.
Both the husband and wife’s titles were revoked due to their recent conviction which saw that the Federal Court affirmed Najib’s conviction and sentence that was imposed on him for misappropriating funds from the SRC International Sdn Bhd.
Meanwhile, the High Court ruled that Rosmah is guilty of three counts of corruption connected to the RM1.25 billion Sarawak rural school’s solar energy project.

The announcement was made via a media statement signed by the Selangor State government secretary Datuk Haris Kasim.
Sultan Selangor tarik balik gelaran Dato’ Seri dan Dato’ kepada Najib Razak yang dikurniakan pada 2004 dan 1992 berkuat kuasa hari ini selepas disabitkan bersalah bagi kes rasuah SRC International: SUK Selangor— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) September 12, 2022
In the same statement, another individual named Mohd Arif Ab Rahman had also seen his Datukship title revoked by the Selangor Sultan.
He was found guilty in a graft case in 2021.

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Here’s The Highway Travel Times If You’re Going To “Balik Kampung” This Raya Haji Weekend

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With the Hari Raya Haji (Hari Raya Aidiladha) falling on a Friday this year, Malaysians are looking at a leisurely three-day weekend.

However, this also means the ubiqitious highway jam during the balik kampung rush as the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM) expects two million vehicles to be on the highways from Wednesday (29 July) until this Sunday (1 August).
To mitigate the traffic, the major highway operators have released the Time Travel Advisory (TTA) for Malaysians to follow this weekend.
PLUS Malaysia Bhd (PLUS)
For journey from 29 July:
Kuala Lumpur/Selangor to Perlis, Kedah, Penang, North Perak & Johor: before 9am.Other destinations: after 2 pm.
For return journey on 1 – 3 August:
Towards Kuala Lumpur/Selangor: before 9am
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Reload lanes at toll plazas are also closed, so highway users have to ensure they have sufficient balance in their Touch‘n Go card before beginning their journey.
Highway users can also utilise the PLUS pre-order meal-takeaway service by ordering online (HERE) to reduce their waiting time.
East Coast Expressway (E8)
This travel advisory includes Kuala Lumpur-Karak Expressway (KLK), East Coast Expressway 1 (LPT1) and East Coast Expressway 2 (LPT2).
For journey from 29 July:
Kuala Lumpur/Selangor to Pahang: 10am – 1pm OR 8pm – 11pmKuala Lumpur/Selangor to Terengganu/Kelantan: 6am -10am OR  5pm – 8pm
For the return journey on 1 – 2 August:
Pahang – Kuala Lumpur/Selangor: 6am – 10am OR 7pm -11pmTerengganu (via Kuala Terengganu Toll Plaza) – Kuala Lumpur/Selangor: 10am -1pm OR 8pm -10pmKelantan (via Kuala Terengganu Toll Plaza)  – Kuala Lumpur/Selangor: 5pm – 9pm OR 9pm – 12am

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PLUS ANNOUNCES RAYA HAJI 2020 TRAVEL TIME ADVISORY & DEPLOYS 3,500 HIGHWAY SAFETY PERSONNEL TO TAKE CARE OF YOU ON YOUR BALIK KAMPUNG JOURNEY
Bukit Aman sees two million vehicles on highways for the rest of Aidiladha week
Aidiladha travel time advisory for KLK, LPT1 And LPT 2


Court Fines Food Delivery Rider RM50,000 For Insulting Islam, Faces Six Months In Jail If He Fails To Pay

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A food delivery rider was fined RM50,000 by the Sepang Sessions Court after he pleaded guilty to uploading a video insulting Islam on his YouTube channel last week, Harian Metro reported.

Judge Ahmad Rizki Abdul Jalil also ordered Mohd Nor’ Muzil Mohd Razalli, 39, to be sent to six months in prison if he failed to settle the imposed fine.
According to the report, the accused failed to settle the fine.
In handing down the sentence, Judge Ahmad Rizki said the accused had committed a serious offence.
“As Muslims, the accused should repent for his mistakes and what he did.
“The offence is serious as it involves religious sensitivities and threatens the harmony of society in Malaysia and the video is available worldwide,” he said.
The accused had committed the act on 16 July, and was charged under Section 233 (1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Act 588), which is punishable under Section 233(3) of the same Act.
The Act provides a maximum fine of RM50,000 or an imprisonment term for up to one year or both.
The prosecution was conducted by the Deputy Public Prosecutor, Noor Azizah Aling while the accused was not represented.
Noor Azizah urged the court to impose a deterrent sentence as the accused had incited the public’s anger and if ignored could threaten the country’s peace.
“The public took this issue seriously and more than 20 police reports were lodged across the country,” he said.
Prior to his arrest last Sunday, the accused,  who lived in Bukit Kuchai, Puchong, was believed to have been assaulted by several individuals who went and tracked him to his home after the video that he uploaded, went viral on social media.
The incident also left him with a bloodied face.
READ MORE: [Watch] Puchong Man Gets Beaten Up Before Being Arrested By The Police For Insulting Islam

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Teenager Fatally Crushed By Train, Believed To Be Sleeping On The Tracks

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A teenager was killed by a train in Kampung Tiong, near Gua Musang.

The victim, Mohamad Azwan Syhmin Md Yusoff, 18, was dragged about 30 meters by a train traveling from Kuala Lipis to Tumpat and died at the scene in the incident at 5.30 am on 27 Dec.
Gua Musang District Police Chief, Superintendent Sik Choon Foo was quoted by Berita Harian as saying that the victim was injured when half of his body was destroyed as a result of being run over by a train.
He said that before the incident, the victim and a friend were believed to be sleeping on the railway bridge.
Upon seeing someone sleeping on the bridge, the train driver sounded the horn, but the victim did not get up.
However, his friend woke up and ran to save himself as soon as he saw the train approaching.
Police investigation found that half of the victim’s body was destroyed due to being hit by a train. The distance between the location where the victim slept with his body was found to be about 30 meters.Gua Musang District Police Chief, Superintendent Sik Choon Foo explaining the incident
The victim was dragged by a train near Kampung Tiong, Gua Musang, Kelantan. (Credit: Utusan Malaysia)
The train driver reported the incident to Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) and the police for further action.
The victim’s body was then taken to Gua Musang Hospital for autopsy and the case was classified as sudden death.
Sik advised residents living near the railway tracks to be careful as the area was risky and dangerous.
We also remind residents not to make bridges and railway tracks as places to hang out or sleep at night.Gua Musang District Police Chief, Superintendent Sik Choon Foo advising the public
He also reminded parents or guardians to constantly monitor the movements of children to ensure their safety.

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Sugu Pavithra Returns, But Something’s Different Now

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After deleting all their previous videos, YouTube cooking sensation team Sugu Pavithra is back with a brand new video, but no longer shares clips of the family eating together.

What you need to know: The first video after the channel was purged features the wife S. Pavithra explaining how to cook Dalca Tulang Kambing. However, the video ends right after showing the finished product, and no longer features the duo and their two young children enjoying the food together, something that many Malaysians found endearing.
Still, the channel’s subscribers were extremely glad to have her back, leaving plenty of heartwarming and encouraging comments on the video.

How it got here: The duo was recently embroiled in drama that shocked the country. Their YouTube channel was wiped clean and they rejected the Ipoh City Icon award after husband M. Sugu was charged with possessing a 26-inch sickle in public. Before this, they celebrated earning the YouTube Silver Play Button together, along with many other notable achievements.
Read more:All Videos Gone From Sugu Pavithra YouTube Channel [TRP]TLDR: Sugu Of Sugu Pavithra YouTube Fame Pleads Not Guilty To Carrying Dangerous Weapon In Public [TRP]Sugu Pavithra Officially Receives Silver Play Button From YouTube [TRP]

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Malaysian Woman Stops Thief From Stealing Her Car, Turns Out He Stole 23 Other Cars During The Flood

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The flood has stranded many cars on the road and the victims are forced to leave their vehicles behind to get to safety.

Unfortunately, some irresponsible parties have used this opportunity to hijack and steal these cars, and perhaps strip them for parts.
This ‘scheme’ was uncovered when they tried to steal a netizen’s car near AEON Big, Section 13 in Shah Alam.
Instagram user @wangi_by_cinta shared on her Story how she managed to stop the thief from stealing her Honda City.
WTF?!! Curi kereta mangsa banjir??? pic.twitter.com/hFQa8deBNo— Liyana Mohtar (@LiyanaMohtar) December 21, 2021
Her car was already moved onto the lorry when she realized what happened. Together with her friends and her niece, they managed to block the lorry from driving away.
It seems like the thief has been apprehended by the police. @wangi_by_cinta added that the thief managed to steal 23 other cars before attempting to steal the Honda City.
One of the netizens ran the lorry’s plate number and found that it’s fake.
After this incident, she advised others to take back their cars from the road to prevent other car thieves from stealing theirs.
Netizens were angry at the car thief and hoped that the person will be punished accordingly.

However, a netizen said it’s better for the thieves to steal the flooded cars because it’s covered by insurance.
They also implied that some car owners might be in on it too just to claim insurance.

While desperate times call for desperate measures, stealing is still wrong in the eyes of the law.
Hopefully, this incident will not happen to any of us.

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[Watch] Man Kicks Homeless Uncle Until He Almost Falls Down While Collecting Cardboard Boxes

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It is bad for the heart and soul to mistreat others as anything less than a human being.

Unfortunately, this is what happened in a video that had gone viral on social media.
The video showed a homeless uncle being kicked in the stomach – until he almost fell down in pain – which has sparked outrage on social media.
Shared on Twitter by Jabatan Netizen Malaysia, the incident was said to take place in Bukit Bintang.
📍Bukit Bintang.Ditendang sampai terduduk…Kejadian pada 14.01.2022 masa lebih kurang jam 7.00 pagi#gelandangan #bukitbintangVia ~ Krul NizamTolong selamatkan warga emas ini.@JKMHQ@JKMKL1400 pic.twitter.com/6lq1RA9Wpz— Jabatan Netizen Malaysia (@jnmalaysia) January 21, 2022
Accordingly, the homeless uncle was prevented by a man from collecting cardboard boxes that were placed on the sidewalk.
Looking at the footage, the man was seen kicking the homeless man until he fell down in pain.
There were some cleaning workers at the spot, but they did not help.
Netizens Are Stunned
Netizens are outraged that the homeless uncle was assaulted without any dignity and respect.
They condemned the man’s actions as rude and inhumane, while others called for the authorities to investigate the incident.
In fact, many say that no matter who or what rank a person is, he or she should not be treated as such.

Hopefully, the authorities will do everything they can possibly do to help the homeless uncle.
Homeless people are human, too.
They have feelings too and deserve basic human dignity and basic rights such as the due process of law.

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Soon Shops Could Open Till Midnight And Fans Could Go To Stadiums

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The government is reviewing whether to increase the operating hours of petrol stations, eateries, convenience stores in all PPN phases from 6:00 am to 12:00 pm, except for PKPD areas.
Defense Minister Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein said in an announcement that the Minister Quartet’s Second Meeting has agreed to the proposal which will be raised to the Special Committee on Pandemic Management tomorrow to be recommended by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob before deciding on the effective date.
He also mentioned that the meeting focused on efforts to improve the standard operating procedures (SOP) that had been announced to the public previously and simplify it from 181 SOPs to 10 only.
Hishamuddin said that there’s a possibility that the new SOPs will be announced around the beginning of October.
It is important for me to explain that the focus of the Quartet Ministers is to open up the sectors involved in a gradual and safe manner. Our focus is ReopeningSafely. Towards the endemic phase, more flexibility will be given to the people. In this regard, I hope the people will not be complacent but remain disciplined in adopting the SOPs and adhere to the guidelines that have been set. It should be emphasized because as soon as the Government announces the onset of the endemic phase, it means we all have to live with the Covid-19 virus.Defense Minister Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein
More tourism areas opening soon?
He mentioned that the meeting discussed on the tourism and sports sectors with Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Hajjah Nancy Shukri and Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Faizal Azumu.
Hishamuddin said that the Langkawi travel bubble has been running smoothly and if this positive development continues, it is capable of paving the way towards the implementation of travel bubble initiatives in other destinations.
The Ministers have set a period of 2 weeks to assess the latest developments in Langkawi before submitting proposals for other destinations to the Covid-19 Pandemic Management Special Committee chaired by the Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.Defense Minister Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein
Government still reviewing whether to allow supporters into stadiums
They also discussed on the reopening of gymnasiums and bowling alleys which was announced last week.
It is important to clarify that the Government allows the opening of sports and recreational activities in indoor areas by taking into account the third pillar, which is the well -being of the people, especially in terms of mental health and understanding the needs of the gymnasium operators themselves.
However, the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) has emphasized that operators and consumers must be responsible and disciplined in complying with the ventilation guidelines that have been set. This is very important as the gymnasium is a closed area, thus increasing the risk of COVID-19 infection if any party is concerned about compliance with SOPs and guidelines.Defense Minister Datuk Seri Hishamuddin Hussein
Apart from the gymnasium, there were discussion of opening up stadiums for the public to watch football matches and other suitable sports but Hishamuddin said that it’s still at the discussion stage where the proposals will be reviewed.

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Four More Groups Are Given Priority For Booster Vaccines!

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Are you all ready to get the third dose of the Covid-19 vaccine?

Recently, health director-general Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah brought some good news at a press conference.
According to Dr. Noor Hisham, the Ministry of Health will further expand the application of third doses or fortifier vaccines to four groups, namely:
People over 18 years old with symptomsPeople over 40 years oldPregnant womanNon-medical frontline personnel
He noted that it is in line with recommendations by the World Health Organisation (WHO) Strategic Advisory Group of Experts on Immunisation (SAGE).
Accordingly, research data shows that those who are vaccinated face a decline in immunity after a few months.
As a result, it led to an increase in the number of breakthrough infections, such as the  Delta variant.

READ MORE: DG Hisham: Data Indicates Possible Covid-19 Outbreak, Urges Rakyat To Follow SOPs
As more mutant strains come into existence, it becomes a concern as these variants are easier to spread and affect a country’s ability to prevent an epidemic.Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
Dr. Noor Hisham added that some foreign countries that vaccinated earlier than Malaysia have now implemented the application of an additional dose of vaccines based on scientific data, including the United Kingdom and Singapore.
Previously, the government announced that vaccinations were limited for front-line personnel and older people.
AstraZeneca and Sinovac are among the vaccines being considered for booster shots.
Booster dosing began nationwide on 13 October.
Those who are eligible will receive their appointments through the MySejahtera application.

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Praise pours in for dairy company’s quick cleanup after dumpsite alert

After being alerted to a dumpsite of their products in Kuantan, a dairy company took quick action and cleaned up the spot the next day.
It all started when Facebook user Leah Jacobs shared a picture of a pile of trash she spotted while on a walk yesterday morning.

She pointed out that it wasn’t household garbage, and that all the items were from the same brand, tagging #dutchlady in the process.
Other Facebook users were quick to tag and message the Dutch Lady Malaysia page.

It’s okay, Yatt. We know you tried your best. It’s the thought that counts.

The very same day, Dutch Lady Malaysia replied to them, acknowledging their concern and condemning the irresponsible act.
They also promised to clean up the mess, ending the comment adorably with #DutchLadyIsOnIt.

Jacobs went back to the spot the next morning to check and found that the site and been cleaned thoroughly.

So of course, credit where it’s due.


Notre Dame in the movies

The beautiful Notre Dame, which means “Our Lady” in French, has been featured in a whopping 24 movies, according to Rotten Tomatoes.
The beautiful cathedral that caught fire recently captures the hearts of people from all walks of life.
Young children (or old children) may recall scenes from “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1996) and “Ratatouille” (2007).

 The Hunchback rising above the world at Notre Dame’s Spire.

Action movie enthusiasts may remember Hugh Jackman in “Van Helsing” (2004) battling Dr Jekyll (or was it Mr Hyde?) on top of the cathedral.

 An Australian actor playing a fictional Dutch character fought a fictional English character on top of a real French building for an American movie.(Pic Credit: mxdwn Movies)

For romantics, Notre Dame sets the scene crossing centuries, from classics such as the original “The Hunchback of Notre Dame” (1939), to other Academy Award winning titles like “Before Sunset” (2004) and “Midnight in Paris” (2011).

 Romantically translating a passage from the diary of Pablo Picasso’s lover in front of the cathedral to hottie Owen Wilson (isn’t that the dream?)(Pic Credit: The Movie District)

 Chic lit fans will also know that in “The Devil Wears Prada” (2006), Andy the aspiring journalist enjoys a romantic stroll with world renowned journalist Christian with the cathedral in the background.(Pic Credit: Hot Flick)

Even Angelica Pickles from “Rugrats” threw a fit in the Notre Dame cathedral.

For parents, she’s scarier than any character from Van Helsing.(Pic Credit: DVDMag)

You can definitely agree that Notre Dame has captured our hearts as how Christina Freile depicted in her sketch on Instagram.

But apparently the recent fire wasn’t as bad as it looked and much of the structure remains intact, losing mostly her roof and a relatively new spire.
Get well soon, you old French Lady.
 Sourced via:1. Rotten Tomatoes, April 15, 2019 (24 Times Notre Dame Cathedral Inspired Filmmakers)2.The Wrap, April 15, 2019 (Notre Dame Cathedral: 14 Classic Movie Scenes at the Paris Landmark (Photos))
(Featured pic via John’s Disney Movie Year)


Would Naming And Shaming Those Who Don’t Comply With Covid-19 Protocols Work In Malaysia?

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Though most of us reading this are doing our part to adhere to standard operating procedures (SOP) like wearing our masks, physical distancing, and getting vaccinated, there’s also a number of us who aren’t.

It’s a daunting task to get those who don’t comply to follow the rules, just look at the case of the British expat in Singapore who refused to wear a mask and keeps raking in the fines all because he is “exercising his human right of freedom of movement without a mask.”
Even in the United States, where their national anthem famously sings about being ‘the land of the free’, has vaccine mandates for public employees in big cities like Los Angeles and New York City.
Japan now is trying a new tactic in combatting a recent Covid-19 outbreak, and to keep an Olympic bubble from bursting in the final days of the games: public shaming.
From ‘saving face’ to ‘losing face’
Japan’s well known for the concept ‘save face’ (mentsu wo tamotsu), an act to avoid having other people lose respect for themselves or to avoid embarrassment.
However, to disagree with someone in public and thus causing them embarrassment is to make them ‘lose face’ (mentsu wo ushinau) and ironically something Japan has resorted to by publicly naming and shaming people who refuse to comply, in the hopes that guilt will get them to do the right thing.
Japan releases names of SOP flouters
After the Japanese government announced the policy to name and shame back in May, it was only on Monday (2 August) that Japan’s health ministry released the names of three people who broke Covid-19 rules.
This came after three Japanese nationals in their 20s returned from overseas but had acted to avoid contact with the authorities.
The Straits Times reports that all three had tested negative for the virus at the airport but subsequently failed to report their health condition and did not respond to location-monitoring apps or video calls from health authorities, as required under Japan’s Covid-19 protocols.
Will this tactic work in Malaysia?
(Credit: Twitter)
Saving face is a common practice in not just Japan, but Asian culture in general.
Although this practice is already taking shape unofficially with people ousting others, like politicians and even family, for not adhering to SOPs, would making it an official government directive get more people to listen?
READ MORE: Teen Fined RM5,000 For Removing Quarantine Tag So She Could Go OutREAD MORE: MPs Judged For Mask Wearing Skills At Special Parliamentary Session

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Local Fashion Show Spotlights Weaving Skill & Traditional Heritage

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Malaysia is home to the beautiful craft of handweaving, a skill that is rich in culture and heritage. Although we may know vaguely of the handwoven craft, it is often seen as just traditional attire.

Now, however, the craft is getting the spotlight it deserves: with its own fashion show.
TENUN Fashion Week
The TENUN Fashion Week celebrates the art of handweaves by weaving communities in Southeast Asia and reimagines their continued relevance by exploring their use in modern fashion.
TENUN challenges you to reconsider hand-woven fabric as part of your modern wardrobe.(Credit: TENUN)
This first-of-its-kind show featured spectacular fabrics and stories from all over Southeast Asia, with 45 participating weaving communities making their debut from Cambodia, Indonesia, Laos,  Malaysia, Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam.
By using fashion to shine a light on the intricacies of the textile traditions, it is our hope that this helps sustain the region’s weaving communities and preserve its rich cultural heritage.Maybank Chairman Tan Sri Datuk Seri Zamzamzairani Mohd Isa
Not only were the weaves displayed, but TENUN also highlighted the craftspeople and communities behind the unique textile art.
The Weaving Sisters Family in Katu Village, Laos.(Credit: TENUN)
Hand-woven textiles are the core of our culture. We need to support our traditional hand weaves because without them, an important part of our people will be lost. The hand weaving industry is a big part of our cultural export. It has the power to feed families, sustain communities and contribute to the national economy.Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture, Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri
TENUN also had panel discussions, story sessions, and even a fireside chat session with a master weaver herself.
A Great Show Made Free
The 3-day show proved to be a treat for anyone interested in art, fashion, fabric, and the stunningly rich heritage of Southeast Asia. But the best part: the whole show is made FREE to watch anytime, anywhere.
The whole session was streamed live online on the TENUN Fashion Week YouTube channel, covering all three days of beautiful fabrics and amazing story-telling.
So if you want to indulge in a bit of Southeast Asian art and heritage, check out the fashion show HERE.

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Diarrhoea: The Bad, The Worse, And The Funny

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For a word that’s nearly impossible to spell, diarrhea diarrhoea is very possible to get and affects Malaysians across the nation.

More often than not, we often hear colleagues and friends stay home from work or school because of this dreaded “d” word.
Diarrhoea 101
If you’ve never gotten diarrhoea before, pat yourself on the bum and thank your lucky stars. It’s not a pretty sight and feeling to have because your bowel movements (or stools) are loose and watery.
Usually, diarrhoea happens because of a virus that gets into your gut and essentially starts causing trouble.
There are also other potential causing reasons like food tolerance or allergy, adverse reaction to medication, bacterial infection, intestinal disease, parasitic infection, and gallbladder or stomach surgery.
Once the fight has begun, you may experience cramping, abdominal pain, bloating, nausea, fever, and vomiting.
The not so good, the bad and the very ugly
As common as it is to get it, there are several types of diarrhoea believe it or not. According to the World Health Organisation, there are three clinical types of diarrhoea:
(1) Acute watery – lasts several hours or days and is one of the most common ones.
(2) Acute bloody – also called dysentery. For boomers who used to play Oregon Trail in the early 90s, yes you can die of this without proper medical attention.  Bloody diarrhoea is often a sign of gastrointestinal bleeding.
(3) Persistent – Under this category, also classified as ‘chronic’, symptoms last for a long time and some are life-long. This is usually the result of an intestinal disease or disorder such as celiac disease, Crohn’s disease, and Ulcerative Colitis.
Unfortunately, the cause of chronic diarrhoea remains unknown and can be due to many factors from intestinal disorders, tumours, or even hereditary disorders.
Because of the severity of the situation, some countries like the United Kingdom have classified this disorder as a ‘hidden disability’ and even have a Sunflower Lanyard Scheme in which those affected can wear a sunflower lanyard which allows people to know that you have an invisible disability that requires finding a toilet urgently.
Prevention is better than frequent trips to the toilet
Although some reasons for it are uncontrollable, you can still take action to prevent acute cases.
Avoid diarrhoea from food poisoning by cleaning the cooking and food preparation areas more frequently.Serve food immediately after preparing it.Refrigerate leftovers promptly.Always thaw frozen food in a refrigerator.
READ MORE: Stop! Eating That Left Over Rice Could Poison You And Here’s Why
Even if all your business is done in the privacy of a toilet, if you have diarrhoea that’s due to a viral or bacterial infection, you can prevent spreading the infection to others by washing your hands more frequently. But we should be doing that already given the Covid-19 pandemic.
Bringing light to an otherwise serious condition
While people with diarrhoea tend to think it’s not something to laugh about (probably because laughing also makes it worse) here’s a chance for the rest of us to have a giggle about it.

In conjunction with gastrointestinal medicine brand Smecta and its new anti-diarrhoeal products, an hour-long virtual event and comedy session called “Take a Stand with Smecta!” will be held for free to spread public health awareness on the issue.
The event will be held on Thursday (8 July) at 8 p.m. and is hosted by Douglas Lim with a host of other celebrity comedians like Joanne Kam, Kavin Jay, and Papi Zak.
Set a reminder to catch the show on Facebook Live here.
Share a laugh, learn more about the disease, and interact with your favourite Malaysian comedians – all in the name of diarrhea diarrhoea!

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VIPs Jumping Vaccine Queue Exposed By Social Media, KJ Vows To Take Action

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As Covid-19 vaccinations begin rolling out across the country, allegations of vaccine queue jumpers by VIPs have begun surfacing online.

Most notably is one exposed by Selayang Hospital Nephrologist Dr Rafidah Abdullah, who alleged that 200 members of the Kelantan state secretary office (SUK) are jumping the queue to receive the Covid-19 vaccination. She tweets that as a result of this queue cutting, doctors, nurses and healthcare frontliners who were scheduled to be amongst early recipients of the vaccine now have to wait for their dose.
Currently, the national Covid-19 immunisation programme is in Phase 1 distribution with first priority for healthcare frontliners, followed by essential services, defence and security frontliners.
Health Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah receiving his first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.(Credit: @kementeriankesihatanmalaysia/Facebook)
READ MORE: Want To Get Vaccinated? Here’s All You Need To Know About The National Covid-19 Immunisation Program
Following the widespread outrage of the allegations, Science, Technology & Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has vowed to investigate the claims of the queue jumpers.
He said that the issue of “queue jumpers” is a serious one and that Health Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has been notified.
The minister also gave his assurance to whistleblowers, who can drop him an email anonymously at kj@mosti.gov.my.
My team has been monitoring whistleblowers’ comments on social media about vaccine queue jumping. I share it immediately with Datuk Dr Chong Chee Kheong (Health Ministry’s Deputy Director-General) who is with me in the task force to investigate. We take every exposé seriously. Vaccine equity is important.Khairy Jamaluddin, Science, Technology & Innovation Minister.
In another tweet, Khairy explained that state and federal representatives are included in the first phase of vaccinations. However, there are VVIPs who are not elected representatives that want to be among the first to get the vaccine.
He however urged them to take the vaccine in stages, stating “There are some states who give their exco (executive council) in one shot. Not good.”
My team has been monitoring whistleblowers’ comments on social media about vaccine queue jumping. I share it immediately with Dato’ Dr Chong DDG @KKMPutrajaya, who is with me in the task force, to investigate. We take every expose seriously. Vaccine equity is important.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) February 28, 2021
The aftermath
The Kelantan State Local Government, Housing and Health Committee has denied the allegations that 200 SUK members had jumped the queue for the Covid-19 vaccine, calling it untrue.
Dr Rafidah later tweeted out her joy after Khairy’s response to state that the “queue jumpers” have been foiled.
She stressed that frontliners in critical areas should not be sidelined for their vaccinations and called for VIPs and state/federal representatives to give way to the frontliners.
Apa2 pun, jgn lupa e-mail YB @Khairykj di kj@mosti.gov.my kalau mereka masih nak memintas. Pastikan kita frontliners di kawasan2 kritikal TIDAK DI-RATION pemberian. Contohnya pekerja lapangan, semua staf menjaga covid, Jbt Kecemasan, Anaestesiologi, makmal-makmal, Perubatan, dsb— Dr. Rafidah Abdullah (@rafidah72) March 1, 2021
Meanwhile, Malaysians are urged to register via MySejahtera for their dose of the Covid-19 vaccine. Find out more HERE.
READ MORE: Covid-19 Vaccine: Here’s How Malaysians Can Register For Their Dose

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New Cluster Sparked In Perak After Sabah Returnee Skipped KLIA Health Screening

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A 65-year-old man returning from Sabah managed to walk out of Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) without a wristband or an order to home quarantine. This sparked the Bah Bercham Cluster in Perak.

According to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the authorities only realised the problem when he went to the hospital with Covid-19 symptoms three days later. He was confirmed Covid-19 positive on 13 November in Kinta, Perak.
How did this happen?
Noor Hisham Abdullah/Facebook
It turns out that the man skipped the health screening counters at KLIA and travelled home.
By right, in such cases, the individual should then go to the HSO (home-surveillance order) counter to be given the quarantine wristband. However, instead, he managed to just walk out.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director-General.
KLIA health screening procedures require all arrivals from Sabah to be registered at a counter where they will be given a wristband and a Home Surveillance Order (HSO) for 14-days home quarantine.
Health screening at KLIA for those who enter the country.(Credit: Aizat Zahar)
The man had also taken a Covid-19 test in Sabah three days before flying to Peninsular Malaysia, which came back negative.
This could be a reason why the individual thought he did not need to go to the counter at the airport.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director-General.
Following this incident, the Health DG said that procedures at KLIA are being tightened while the authorities are investigating how the man managed to walk out of the airport without going through the HSO counter.
Perak’s new cluster
Because of this error, four of the man’s social contacts tested positive for the virus, leading to the new Bah Bercham cluster in Kinta, Perak.
This cluster currently has 5 positive infections with 137 close contacts screened.
4 kluster baharu dilaporkan membabitkan 110 kes baharu positif COVID-19.Kesemua kluster masing-masing dilaporkan di Selangor, KL, Perak dan Johor.#kkm pic.twitter.com/Ir2LBNEcy9— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) November 19, 2020

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Covid-19: Sabah returnee linked to Bah Bercham cluster in Perak skipped screening at KLIA, says Health DG


Groom’s Father Identified As Index Case For New Cluster In Sabah, 77 Infected So Far

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An Indonesian man has been identified as the index case for one the newest Covid-19 clusters in Sabah – Kluster Sawit Baiduri – on 6 August which has recorded 77 new cases so far.

It’s reported that the spread of the disease was traced back to a wedding ceremony which happened on August 6.
Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun was quoted by Utusan Borneo saying that the infection recorded in Lahad Datu involved the community in Mukim Felda Sahabat due to the index case – who is the father of the groom.
The index case is an Indonesian man, 47 years old who tested positive for COVID-19 on August 11 at the Tungku Health Clinic after suffering from symptoms since August 10.Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun via Utusan Borneo
Masidi said another 101 individuals were found to be negative on the first screening and the cause of the infection was still under investigation.
Preliminary investigations, however, found that there was a wedding ceremony on August 6 which is believed to be the cause of the spread of this epidemic. The index case is the father of the groom and all Covid-19 positive cases in this cluster have been referred to the Covid-19 Assessment Center (CAC) Lahad Datu and Lahad Datu Hospital for further treatment and isolation.Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Seri Panglima Masidi Manjun via Utusan Borneo
He also said that close contacts have also been instructed to undergo quarantine.

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#CucukMYAZ 2: Next Round Of AstraZeneca Vaccine Only Open For Elderly

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The government announced that it will again be taking volunteers to be administered with the AstraZeneca (AZ) Covid-19 vaccine.

The program, however, would only be available for senior citizens aged 60 and up in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Johor and Sarawak.
Reportedly, 1.1 million AZ vaccine doses will be made available this time around.
Registrations will be opened online from 23 to 26 May on the official National Immunization Program (PICK) website or manually with local community clinic outreach programs.
Volunteers could also register for an AZ vaccine appoinment via the MySejahtera mobile application.
Vaccine Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that the AZ vaccine will additionally be sent and administered to those in elderly care homes and facilities.
He explained that priority for the 2nd round of AZ vaccine shots is given to the elderly to keep them safe and protected as well as to quicken Phase 2 of the National Immunization Program (PICK).
However, those on the present round 1 waitlist will get appointments.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) May 17, 2021
KJ also gave assurance that 25,000 people who were put on the waiting list during the 1st AZ vaccine registrations will be included in the 2nd round.
Malaysia is currently undergoing Phase 2 of PICK where 9.4 million elderly and chronically ill individuals are set to be inoculated between April and August 2021.
The government had on, 2 May, offered Klang Valley citizens a chance to register and volunteer to receive the AZ vaccine between the months of May and June in order to boost the country’s vaccination rate and improve public perception of the AZ vaccine.
All 268,000 vaccine appointment slots available then were filled just hours after registration counters went live.
Netizens also took to social media with the hashtag #CucukMYAZ to share their experiences of being vaccinated at one of three special vaccination centres (PPV) located at the Putra World Trade Center (PWTC), University Malaya (UM) and Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Find out how the trend started on TRP.
READ MORE: Creator of #CucukMYAZ Shares How They Came Up With The Name
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100 Kelantan Students Had To Skip School, Trains Nowhere In Sight

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Kelantan is in Phase Four of the National Recovery Plan, and it’s the first day of school today, 9 January.

However, students in Kelantan who were excited to get back to school were left disappointed today morning.
The train was supposed to arrive at Kuala Gris Station at 7 am to get them to school.
After 30 minutes of waiting, about 100 students at Kampung Kuala Gris went home when no other trains arrived to pick them up.
These students depend on the train to get them to school fast and on time.
To get to school, students have to travel for about 10 km, and it takes 25 minutes by car while it only takes 17 minutes by train.
A student of Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Dabong, Siti Masitah Mat Nasir, 18, told Sinar Harian she was excited for school and woke up as early as 5 am to get ready.
Sadly, the day didn’t go as planned for her, and she had to go back home.
It’s difficult for me to go to school because my parents are already at work so I’m forced to go home.Siti Masitah told Sinar Harian.
Kuala Gris chief Badrul Shahudin said he had contacted KTMB regarding the situation today.
I’m shocked by what happened this morning because this has never happened before. The old trains can make a reverse but the Diesel Multiple Unit trains (DMU) can’t do so.Kuala Gris chief Badrul Shahudin
He hopes that the issue will be resolved soon so students can get to school.
KTMB confirmed they have received the report and will be carrying out investigations.
“Oh, the poor students”
Netizens felt sorry for the students and said maybe the train driver forgot it’s the first day of school after a long school holiday.
A few netizens joked that school teachers will have a headache when they hear a new excuse from students for skipping school.
Despite the light banter, some blame KTM for another level of poor service.

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Lost In Translation: Malaysian Student Charged RM44.10 For Coffee

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A university student in Malaysia was shocked to find out that he had been charged RM44.10 for a cup of coffee at Starbucks.

He claimed he couldn’t understand the English spoken by the cashier.
The incident went viral after it was shared on the MMU Confessions Facebook page.

The student said he only nodded in response to the cashier’s questions because he couldn’t understand them.
The student claimed that he accidentally ordered all the additional toppings, which resulted in an extra charge of RM22.15.
The total cost of the coffee came up to RM44.10 after adding a 6% service tax.
The incident has caused a stir on social media, with some advising the student to ask if the toppings are free before ordering them or to order a plain coffee.
Others have suggested that he should learn English to avoid similar incidents in the future.
Ordering Coffee In English: Challenges For Non-Native Speakers
Some customers may struggle with ordering if English is not their first language, but Starbucks has employees trained to assist customers with their orders.
Additionally, Starbucks has a mobile app that allows customers to place their orders in advance, which may be helpful for those who prefer to avoid potential language barriers.
For non-native English speakers who may have difficulty ordering coffee in Starbucks, online resources provide tips and practice for ordering in English.
However, it’s important to note that these resources are not affiliated with or endorsed by Starbucks.
Customers should rely on the assistance of Starbucks employees if they need help with their orders.

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Raya Cookie Prices Are Expected To Be More Expensive This Year Due To Increase In Costs

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Get ready Raya Cookie lovers. The prices for your favourite Raya Cookies might increase on this year’s Eid, according to Sinar Harian. This is due to the steady increase of raw materials that are hitting our markets right now.

Cake and cookies entrepreneur, Hafizawati Ahmad, 41, said that she had to increase the prices of her Pineapple Tarts and Mazola Cookies that she sells to her agents by around RM2.
She further stated that this is inevitable as the raw material prices rise, especially for baking goods. The prices of the goods are always changing and she had to follow them. If they increase, then her products would also increase in price and vice versa.
“Orders are opened now until Ramadhan and I have taken the initiative to buy some of the baking goods gradually starting now to avoid shortage of baking stock in the future,” stated Hafizawati to Sinar Harian on Sunday.
Semperit Dahlia is one of the most sought after Raya Cookies during Eid. Their prices might increase too.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
This issue is also backed up by another baking entrepreneur, Nurul Aini Mohamed Ali, 35, saying that she too had to increase her product prices to avoid losses.
The prices are unfortunately increased due to the bakery goods’ price hike too. If they just remain stagnant with their original prices, they are the ones who are gonna get super exhausted but not profiting much from it.
She further commented, “That doesn’t include the worker’s wages yet. I can’t have all of the humongous orders finished all by myself in a short period of time. I need workers to help me too”.
Apart from that, Nurul Aliaa Ismail, 33, also a Raya Cookie baker said that she’s not even sure if she wants to sell her products this year due to the increasing pricing issue. If she does decide to sell, her cookies would be increased by RM2 for a jar.
“I’m not even sure if I should open orders for this year. Usually starting now, I’ll be accepting the orders but this year around, I’m not ready yet due to the baking good’s prices increasing and the shortage of the goods itself,” she explained.
Ms Timah, seeing the production of the pineapple tarts in her bakery.(Credit: Sinar Harian)
However, another local entrepreneur of Hidayah Bakery, Timah Mat Noh, 68, noted that she’s still trying to hang on and keep her prices the same as it is.
She told, “The prices of the baking goods are no doubt increasing, but I’m trying my best to keep my own prices the same as I did since 10 years ago”.
Her products are being sold for around RM20 to RM22 for around 30 kinds of biscuits compared to some other products that can go as high as RM35 for a jar.

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All Systems Go For Penang-Singapore VTL Starting Mid-March

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Vaccinated travellers can soon enjoy quarantine free entry when the air vaccinated travel lane (VTL) between Penang and Singapore programme begins.

Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Exco Yeoh Soon Hin said that the programme is expected to kick off by the middle of this month, with preparation being made including at the Penang International Airports (PIA) to receive flights.
Penang Exco Yeoh Soon Hin (left) – Bernama pic
“I have been informed that the authorities have given the green light for the air VTL between Penang and Singapore, and that it is expected to start from mid-March,” he was quoted as saying.
Apart from determining the aerobridge and special path for the VTL passengers, PIA has also set up a medical lab for the Covid-19 screening test.
The first VTL programme started on 29 November last year between Changi International Airport and the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
Talks are ongoing to expand the VTL programme at the Kota Kinabalu International Airport.

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Surprised The Electricity Bill Is Too High? We Think We Know Why That Happened

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Did you notice that your electricity bill might be way off the mark this month compared to the previous ones?
Before you start to panic, here’s what we think caused the amount to be higher than usual.
It was prorated for the past few months
TNB used the prorate method during the Movement Control Order (MCO) because their staff were not allowed to go around and check meters since it began on 18 March.
The electricity company also said the method was used for accuracy and to ensure that customers weren’t overcharged.
Basically it’s an estimation made throughout the 3 month period of what your household consumption is based on your previous bills.
This means that what you’ve been paying during the MCO was the prorated bill.
How does it work?
First off, the prorate period is 3 months.
We put it as that because some sources might say it’s Febuary till May while others say its March till June, but one thing that we’re certain of is that regardless of the start and finish date, the period is 3 months.
Then why does it spike up?
This is mainly because TNB operators are finally allowed to go to houses – which started on 15 May – and read the meter.
Based on their readings, they would make adjustments based on what was estimated versus your actual usage.
Basically, if you used more electricity, (which you did because you had to stay at home), the extra that you used will be reflected in the most recent bill.
Once the readjustments come in, that’s when you’d see a spike, something similar to what happened to our Editor’s bill (for lack of a better example).
As you can see below, for the month of June, it skyrocketed to close to RM1,200, but pay attention to the 3 previous months.
For that period of time, the bill averages around RM200+ but it doesn’t go beyond what was charged in January (RM281) and February (RM375).
So, again, what we think caused it to spike in June was that operators could mobilise at that time and make more accurate readings based on actual usage.

And that’s why we think electricity bills have skyrocketed.

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