13 Ramadan Special Promos From Your Favourite F&B Chains!

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Besides Bazaar Ramadan and Hotel Buffets, there are plenty of places that offer Ramadan themed food for Iftar, Sahur and Moreh(meal after done Tarawih prayers at night).

READ MORE: 10 Hotel Buffets For Ramadan In KL To Break Fast With Your Loved Ones
Some of them are our well-known fast-food chains such as these. Some of them offer Ramadan promos on their regular meals and some of them introduced new Ramadan themed menus for you to try.
Check these out:
1. McDonald’s
McDonald’s is reintroducing their signature dishes for their Indahnya Ramadan special, the Beef and Chicken Foldovers. These are two beef and chicken patties wrapped with a flatbread with veggies and special sauces respectively.

They come with a set of Iced Lime Tea and an Apple Pie on the side with RM17.45 for beef and RM16.51 for chicken.
2. KFC
KFC is introducing their Ayam Percik Chicken this Ramadan with their hot and spicy chickens covered with the dry Ayam Percik seasonings. For this set, you can get 2 pieces of Ayam Percik, colonel rice, coleslaw and a regular drink for RM16.49.
(Credit: KFC Malaysia)
READ MORE: KFC’s New Ayam Percik, Worthy For This Ramadan? [Review]
Currently, they also have their RM10 off discount if you order online from 2 pm – 5 pm with the code KFCRM10.
3. Pizza Hut
Currently, Pizza Hut is bringing back their limited time Kari Raya Pizza. With 12 pockets full of curry and potato, this pizza is topped with chicken pop, mozzarella cheese and more curry!

You can get this at RM38.90 for a regular ala-carte meal or you can get a combo of three side dishes with the pizza for only RM46.90.
4. Nando’s
Nando’s celebrating the month of Ramadan with their Ramadan Meal for 2 promotion and their new Onde-Onde Muffin.

The promo lasts till 8th May.
5. Marrybrown
At Marrybrown, you can enjoy their Riang Ramadan Raya promotion with their Nasi Lemak Rendang Ayam special menu available in single, combo, box meal and more.

6. Secret Recipe
At Secret Recipe, you can have their Jom Berbuka Puasa sets for two and four persons valid from 3rd April till 2nd May.

Other than that, they also have their Ramadan Boba Series with Boba Kurma Milk and Boba Rose Milk Tea.

7. Subway
Subway’s welcoming the month of Ramadan with their Satu Kaki Lebih Mesra promotion with 5 assorted flavours of the footlong sub at a discounted price.

The promo is valid from 30th March till 10th May.
8. Kenny Rogers Roasters
For Kenny Rogers Roasters, their Ramadan and Raya Aidilfitri special menu called Meriah Raya includes one of our Malaysian staple dishes, Ayam Masak Merah and a drink called Bandung Meriah.

Their menu is available until May, even after Raya Aidilfitri. The lowest Ramadan meal is around RM23.70 for two Ayam Masak Merah Rice meals (Buy 1 Free 1). Check out their Facebook to know more.
9. Burger King
For Burger King, they have their Ramadan Bundle and also the Ramadan King Box.

These are still their daily menu but at fairly discounted prices for sets.

10. Starbucks
At Starbucks, their new Ramadan menu includes the Gula Melaka Lava and Apam Balik Cake.

For their Ramdan promotion, they have the Jom Iftar Promotion where you can get 50% off any slice of cake (except for the new two cakes) with the purchase of any Venti-sized handcrafted beverage.

11. Tealive
Tealive offers you a Moreh Promotion (meal after night prayers) where you can get a drink for only RM5! But you would have to buy at least three drinks that are priced at RM6.90.

12. The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf
At The Coffee Bean and Tea Leaf (CBTL), they have a promotion called Late Night Dessert Special where you can get a free dessert with two purchases of their handcrafted beverages.

In conjunction with Ramadan and the upcoming Raya Aidilfitri, CBTL is introducing an array of their festive-themed delights with the tagline of Keluarga Dirai, Kasih Dijamu.

13. San Francisco Coffee
At San Francisco Coffee (SF), they are celebrating the month of blessing by introducing their new drink called Talam Keladi and bringing back their limited-time drink called Ketayap Frappe and Iced Ketayap Macchiato.
They also have a promotion for those drinks every Saturday where you can get the second drink at 50% off.

All in all, these are some of the Ramadan as well as Raya Aidilfitri themed meals and promotions that you can get from these food chain stores in Malaysia.
Share this with your friends and family to enjoy the festive deals together!

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Singapore Is Sheltering Malaysians Stranded There Because Of The MCO

As Malaysians, we never really see eye-to-eye with our neighbour Singapore as we quarrel about cuisine and culture but when there’s an unknown enemy encroaching both our countries, the best we can do is to help each other to weather the storm.
Such is the case for Malaysians stranded in Singapore who are now given temporary housing by the Singapore government for the next two weeks.
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri also said during the announcement that two committees were formed following the discussion.
Picture Credit: The Malaysian Reserve
Singapore’s Ministry of Manpower (MOM) and police have also conducted patrols in the country to find Malaysian workers who were left stranded.
Reports have surfaced online that Malaysians, who were unable to make it back in time before the order was initiated, had to sleep on cardboard at an MRT station as they had no other means to find shelter.
It’s estimated that 400,000 Malaysians work in Singapore and almost 200,000 travel back and forth from Johor Bharu via motorcycles.
Malaysians have been banned from travelling internationally after the government has imposed the movement control order (MCO) in efforts to curb the spread of the coronavirus.
The MCO not only affected Malaysians at home, but abroad as well as they were left stranded after it was in effect.

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[Watch] Malaysian Cycles 134.8km In 5 Hours From Singapore To Batu Pahat To Save Money

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Malaysians working in Singapore are coming back home after the border fully reopened after two years.

Among those enjoying the long-awaited freedom is Mars Ong, an avid cyclist.
The 40-year-old cycled a distance of 134.8 kilometres over four hours.
He stopped for a meal at Pontian, and made several other pitstops to rest and rehydrate along the journey.
Ong even bought some fried carrot cake back home for his wife.

Ong shared his journey on a Facebook group, the Singapore-Malaysia VTL travel exchange zone.
He wrote that the petrol prices have become “too expensive” and so he decided to save up on petrol costs by cycling all the way to his hometown in Batu Pahat.

Ong recorded parts of his journey, included the moment when cycles through the immigration complex.
A Malaysian immigration officer – bemused at his mode of transportation – had a friendly exchange with him.
Ong describe the journey as smooth and all that is needed to cross the border was his passport.
He also extended an invitation for like-minded cyclists to join him for similar road trips in the future.
Family Did Not Know He Was Cycling Back
Ong’s journey was covered by China Press.
He started cycling at around 7am and arrived at his destination at around 1pm.
His family had been waiting for him but they had no clue he would come home on a bicycle.
The family members were concerned, given the risk of long distance cycling.
While Ong was clearing immigration at the motorcycle lane, a Malaysian immigration officer walked into frame.
A screenshot of Ong’s journey. (Source: Facebook)
No Easy Feat
While cycling between Singapore and Johor Bharu is common, going all the way to Batu Pahat is a different ball game.
Ong’s final destination of Batu Pahat is much further away up north of Johor Bahru.
He advised those who wanted to embark on long distance cycling to ensure they have adequate stamina and fitness.
He added that cyclists need to anticipate and prepare for dangerous situations during the journey such as a flat tyre and cramps.
Ong also highlighted that he developed tan because of the rides, although that would be probably be of least concern.
Ong showing his darker skin. (Source: Facebook)
As an avid cyclist with six years experience, Ong had been cycling a lot way before his recent trip back to Batu Pahat.
He had participated in cycling events and competitions, and continued cycling during the pandemic.
Ong shares his cycling adventures on Strava, a mobile app and website that connect millions of runners and cyclists.

At the same time, Ong told China Press that he usually travel back to Malaysia by car.
For his upcoming return trip to Singapore, his wife will send him by car to Johor Bahru due to safety concerns.
From there, he will cycle into the republic.
Many netizens were impressed with his feat and some even called on Ong to lead cycling convoys.
At the same time, some are concerned about the risks including falling victim to crimes.

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Global Covid-19 Fight At Risk As Malaysiaâ€™s Medical Glovemakers Canâ€™t Ship Them Due To MCO

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As the world continues to battle the Covid-19 pandemic, news of medical personnel making their own personal protective equipment (PPE) have flooded social media as demands surge.
Malaysia itself is a key contributor to this medical supply, with every 3 out of 5 medical gloves in the world is made in the country.

Did you know 65% of medical gloves used by heroes like these great Americans and their counterparts worldwide are made in Malaysia?Through the production of medical gloves and other medical products, the world relies on Malaysia in the fight against COVID-19. https://t.co/Uz6LJRKQm0— U.S. Embassy KL (@usembassykl) March 27, 2020

However, the one-month long Movement Control Order (MCO) that began on 18th March has had the catastrophic effect of disrupting the supply chain, which threatens to cripple hospitals around the globe in this critical time.

Top Glove Corp Bhd, a Malaysian glove maker thatâ€™s also the worldâ€™s biggest maker of medical gloves by volume, told Reuters that the company has the capacity to make 200 million gloves a day. But the supplier shutdown due to the MCO means that they only have 2 weeks worth of boxes to ship their gloves in.
You can produce as many gloves as you can but then thereâ€™s nothing to pack them into.Denis Low, President of Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) to Reuters.
Reuters also reports that Top Glove can meet less than 40% of its own packaging needs under normal circumstances. For the remainder 60%, it depends on suppliers, who the glove maker said that just 23% of them have managed to get approval to operate at half-capacity.
Top Glove production line.(Credit: Top Glove Corporation via Malay Mail)
While glove makers are under exemption halting their operations during the MCO, they can only operate at half-staff with the caveat that they meet strict safety conditions.
This means that the rubber glove manufacturers are relying on half of their staff to work overtime. Malaysian Rubber Glove Manufacturers Association (MARGMA) stated that this means costs would rise by 30% and that buyers had agreed to bear that.
Nonetheless, MARGMA says that it is lobbying â€œalmost every hourâ€ to return the industry to full strength to minimize risk to the global fight.
Healthcare workers need medical gloves
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO),  gloves are vital in preventing contamination of healthcare workersâ€™ hands and reducing transmission of pathogens.
Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail
The organisation also recommends the usage of gloves during all patient-care activities that may involve exposure to blood and all other body fluid (including contact with mucous membrane and non-intact skin) and during contact precautions and outbreak situations, such as the Covid-19 pandemic thatâ€™s currently raging across the globe.
As gloves are for single-use only and must be discarded immediately after every use to prevent contamination, a steady supply is critical for the treatment of infected patients.
Temperature screening.(Credit: Malay Mail)
In fact, the need for medical gloves is so dire that the United States lifted a ban on imports from a Malaysian glove maker it had previously accused of using forced labor.
Even the United Kingdomâ€™s Department of Health & Social Care has urged Malaysian authorities to prioritise the production and shipment of gloves that are of “utmost criticality for fighting Covid-19.”
Malaysiaâ€™s Ministry of International Trade and Industry(MITI) has stated that it received a large volume of applications to operate during the MCO. Reuters reports that MITI says it is seeking cooperation from industries to give way to those producing essential goods.

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These Are Malaysia’s 5 Biggest Covid-19 Clusters That You Should Know

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The Health Ministry has revealed the 5 major Covid-19 clusters in Malaysia. As of 12pm, 8th April 2020, Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases have reached 4,119 with 65 deaths.
Seri Petaling Tabligh Cluster
Known as the cluster that kicked off the second wave of Covid-19 infections in Malaysia, the Seri Petaling tabligh cluster is the biggest cluster to date and accounts for around 44% of the nationwide tally.
Infections have spread to multiple generations involving family members, close contacts and madrasah tahfiz with at least 1,682 cases. It has even spawned two other sub clusters with several generations of infections.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
The gathering which took place at the Sri Petaling mosque from 27th February to 1st March was attended by 16,000 people, including 1,500 foreigners.
The Health Ministry has screened and tested 17,584 of the attendees and their close contact. However, some 5,000 attendees have yet to step forward.
Wedding Kenduri in Bandar Baru Bangi
This wedding kenduri in Bandar Baru Bangi that took place on 6th March has been identified as the source of 94 Covid-19 cases in Malaysia. Berita Harian reports that the Seri Petaling tabligh participants also attended this wedding.
5 cases are currently in ICU but 15 have fully recovered.
Credit: Ministry of Health Malaysia
Seri Petaling Sub- Cluster in Rembau
This sub-cluster in Rembau district, Negeri Sembilan is related to the tabligh assembly in Seri Petaling. The cluster spawned from a tabligh attendee who attended a meeting at a school.
This cluster has spread to the third generation with 27 confirmed positive cases, whereby two patients are in ICU.
Credit: Ministry of Health Malaysia
Italy Cluster in Kuching, Sarawak
This cluster stemmed from a 49-year-old woman, aka Case 1,580 who had a history of travel to Italy and was asymptomatic.
As a result, the virus has spread to 41 cases, where two patients are in ICU and 5 have died.
The 5 patients that passed from the infection are Case 1,031, Case 1,032, Case 1,006, Case 2,850 and Case 2,210.
The 70-year-old woman known as Case 1,031 was the first infection detected from this cluster. Health Director General, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah revealed that she was initially discharged from a private hospital after testing negative for Covid-19 antibody test despite having the virus.
The first case was discharged from the ward even though they were positive, but because serology was used, the result was negative. When itâ€™s negative, we discharge patients. The patient was allowed to go home and infectedÂ  family.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
As a result, the infection spread to her family and two of her children also died – 49-year-old son (Case 1,006) and 40-year-old daughter (Case 1,032).
The Italy cluster has now spread to 3 generations.
Credit: Ministry of Health Malaysia
Church Fellowship Cluster in Sarawak
A 3-day church assembly that took place from 26th to 28th February in Kuching, Sarawak has been identified as the source of 110 Covid-19 cases.
As a result, the virus spread to 5 generations of infections and placed 4 people in the ICU. Two deaths are reported from this cluster.
Credit: Ministry of Health Malaysia

While majority of Covid-19 source of infection has been identified, worryingly the Health Ministry found 69 sporadic cases with no clear source.
The ministry is currently treating all patients with influenza-like illnesses (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARI) as Covid-19 positive cases until tests prove otherwise.

#COVID19Malaysia Status terkini lima kluster terbesar. 1. Perhimpunan di Seri Petaling (1,682)2. Persidangan keagamaan di Kuching (110)3. Majlis perkahwinan di BB Bangi (94)4. Individu sejarah perjalanan ke Itali (41)5.  Subkluster Seri Petaling di Daerah Rembau (27)— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 8, 2020

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Here Are Some Hot Agendas Expected For Monday’s Parliament Session

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The Second Meeting of the Third Session of the 14th Parliament is set to take place on Monday, July 13, 2020 and is expected to be full of drama.
This would be the first full Parliament session since the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government’s overthrow of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration, and following the previous one-day Dewan Rakyat seating held in May during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) period.
Reportedly, the entire second Parliament meeting, set to convene for a total of 25 days from July 13 to August 27, would be conducted with respect to Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) with mandatory health checks as well as social distancing and hygiene measures set in place.
Moreover, the meeting would also be restricted to only allow Members of Parliament (MPs) and staff to enter the Dewan chambers. But other government personnel and members of the press would still be allowed around the Parliament building compound.
Here are the things anticipated to go down on Monday;
Confidence/no confidence vote for PM
(Credit: Malay Mail)
Malaysia’s sole Islamist party, PAS plans to submit a motion of confidence to show support for Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as Malaysia’s 8th PM.
According to Kota Baru MP Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan, the PM had shown his leadership qualities during the course of the Covid-19 crisis and the motion would prove that Muhyiddin has the nation’s trust to lead the country.
Simultaneously, Parliament is also set to discuss a motion of no confidence against Muhyiddin, made previously by the former Premier, Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad who claimed that the PM did not command the majority support of the House.
The motion was reportedly accepted by the Dewan Rakyat Speaker and was supposed to have been discussed during Parliament’s First Meeting in May, only to be postponed to an unspecified date.
The no-confidence motion was also rumored to be the reason why former Dewan Rakyat Secretary Riduan Rahmat was removed from his post.
Presently, both the PN government and PH opposition have yet to publicly prove claims that either side has the majority support of the Dewan Rakyat.
However, it was reported that the seating plan for Monday’s Parliament session would have 114 out of 222 MPs aligned with PN.
Removal of Dewan Rakyat Speaker and Deputy Speaker
Credit: Bernama & Mukhriz Hazim/Malay Mail
A motion for the replacement of Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof and Deputy Speaker Nga Kor Ming was recently made by Muhyiddin.
Both Speakers were elected during the PH administration.
Reportedly, according to Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) Parliament Chief Whip Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof, PN has identified its replacement candidate for the Speaker’s post while revealing that the candidate was not an MP.

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Man flies daughter to school in helicopter for â€˜educational purposesâ€™

Late last year, people in eastern China ostracized a father who refused to send his son to school in anything other than a Ferrari.

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But when a father in Beijing sent his first-grade daughter to school in a helicopter, he received mixed reactions on Chinese social media.

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Chen, the father of the student happens to be a helicopter tycoon, providing helicopter tours in China’s capital.
He claims he sent his daughter to school in a helicopter purely for academic purposes.

 Pic via Weibo

Chen brought the helicopter to school as an opportunity for other students to see a helicopter up close.
He also hopes to spark the students’ interest in aviation.
Additionally, he added, he was officially invited by the school to fly the helicopter as part of the schoolâ€™s science and technology fair.
According to the South China Morning Post, a parent in Fengdan primary school was very happy with the initiative.
Meanwhile, Ecns.cn reports that there were some netizens who felt bringing the helicopter to school was an act of showing off.
Some netizens even doubted if the father even had a permit to land the helicopter on school grounds.

 Pic via Weibo

Either way, if you want to watch the full video, you can click here.
Source via:1. Ecns.cn, May 14, 2019 (Dad sends helicopter to child’s school for science assignment)2. South China Morning Post, May 13, 2019 (Chinese father decides to drop in on daughterâ€™s school â€¦ via helicopter)


9 of Twitterjaya’s Best “You’re Single To Me” Memes

Looks like thereâ€™s a new meme in town! If youâ€™ve been on the front pages of Twitter recently, you probably have seen this format that has been taking the internet by storm.
Picture credit: Know Your Meme
According to Know Your Meme (2019), the â€œYouâ€™re Single To Meâ€ meme is where a person says that if â€œyouâ€™reâ€ dating a specific type of person, youâ€™re considered â€œsingleâ€ to them.
This is usually followed by a specific scenario that ties back the point to the previously said person. Seems pretty understandable, right?
What was especially amusing for us was to see the Malaysian versions of these tweets, as most of these hit home pretty hard!
1. SS15 strugglesâ€¦

if u are dating a guy from SS15 u are single to me lmao he busy finding parking b he isnt gonna make it
— mallu papi 🇲🇾 (@shyxmm) September 7, 2019

2. Donâ€™t worry guys, Cheras experiences something similarâ€¦

if you're dating a cheras boy u r single to me… what's he gon do? he can't do anything he's stuck in the cheras traffic jam
— virjiun (@suejiunyap) September 4, 2019

3. How many times have you PJ-ians heard this one before?

If you're dating a pj boy you're single to me… like what he gon do? Have his only hobby be playing futsal with the boys 5 times a week?
— ✨Lara✨ (@larajsm) September 4, 2019

4. We couldnâ€™t leave out the obvious one tooâ€¦ #sorrynotsorry, guys!

If you're dating a subang girl, you are single to me… What's she gonna do? She can't even do anything because she's lying on the hospital bed after sipping 2 cups of boba tea every single day
— umar (@muhammadxumar) September 5, 2019

5. Looks like thereâ€™s a new meaning to the Sunway jam huhâ€¦

if ur dating a sunway guy, ur single to me. tf he gonna do?? heâ€™s stuck in the line for a free sunway lagoon pass
— Â¥ (@valeriecsy) September 8, 2019

6. University students arenâ€™t safe either from this meme, it seems!

If you're dating a Universiti Malaya boy, you're single to me. What's he gonna do? Study in the 70th best uni in the world based on qs rankings with an amazing law faculty comprising of excellent lecturers and staff whilst boasting the biggest law library in Malaysia?
— luc (@_lucchoong) September 6, 2019

7. Yikes! How often does this happen in UiTM, guys?!

If you're dating a UiTM boy, you're single to me. What is he gonna do? Travel by car to beat me up when his car is actually clamped in campus???
— chris (@muqrizes) September 6, 2019

8. Never forgetting our fellow Malaysians that are a plane ride away!

If you are dating a Sarawakian, you're single to me. What are they gonna do? Bring you gardenia every time they came back from kl???
— razif othman (@rajifusama) September 7, 2019

9. This one is a little too real as wellâ€¦

If youâ€™re dating a melaka boy you're single to me. What's he gonna do? Get caught in traffic light every 200m?
— Ayam McD (@faqrulnordin) September 8, 2019

Which one of these made you laugh the hardest?
Let us know, or even better, drop us some of your variations of this meme! Nothing unites us Malaysians more than a good sense of humour.Â
Article by Leyasheena Panicker


All 7 Close Contacts Of Malaysia’s First Omicron Case Tested Negative

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Malaysia’s first Omicron case has been reported in a student from South Africa on Friday (3 December). All seven close contacts, including the student, were quarantined.

READ MORE: Omicron Has Arrived In Malaysia: Student From South Africa Identified As First Case
According to Malaysiakini, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said the seven close contacts of the student – a driver, a university staff, three foreign classmates and two roommates – all tested negative for Covid-19.
Terkini dari Negeri Perak. Kesemua 8 sampel ujian RT PCR hari ini adalah NEGATIVE iaitu kes index Omicron pertama dlm negara (Afrika Selatan) & 7 kes kontak rapat iaitu pemandu, pekerja universiti, 3 rakan pelajar universiti (2 Ghana & 1 India) & 2 rakan sebilik. Alhamdulilah— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) December 3, 2021
The student from South Africa arrived in Malaysia on 19 November, a week before the Omicron variant was discovered.
She took a university bus from KLIA to Ipoh, where she went under quarantine. She completed her quarantine on 29 November.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin called for calm over the new variant and assured that the current systems to keep the variant in check are working.
WHO said to prepare and not panic over Omicron
The World Health Organization (WHO) reminded everyone not to panic about the new Omicron variant but to prepare instead.
According to BBC, top WHO scientist Soumya Swaminathan said the current situation was very different to a year ago.
How worried should we be? We need to be prepared and cautious, not panic, because we’re in a different situation to a year ago.WHO scientist Soumya Swaminathan
It’s still unclear if the highly mutated variant is more transmissible or better to evade vaccines.
WHO emergencies director Mike Ryan said the world still had “highly effective vaccines” against Covid-19, but it should be distributed more widely.
The fact that they’re not getting sick … that means the vaccines are still providing protection and we would hope that they would continue to provide protection,” Swaminathan said.WHO scientist Soumya Swaminathan
Since news about Omicron broke, there have been calls for more vaccine equity.
According to Reuters, Swaminathan said the Omicron variant may not have emerged if Africa had received and administered more vaccines.
There is a clear relationship between inequity in access to vaccines and the development of variants.WHO scientist Soumya Swaminathan

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You Can Now Have Full Copyright Ownership Over Your Images On Social Media And Take Down Reposts

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Copyright is a tenacious thing on social media due to how easy it is to “steal” and repost content. Many content creators often have their content, whether it be images, pictures, videos, or even gifs, taken and reposted elsewhere.

Content creators who share their work online regularly have to grapple with reposters who may be reposting such content unintentionally (shared to an outside audience without credit) or maliciously (shared on another account for internet fame while deliberately cropping out artist watermark and passing it off as original).
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To artists, song-writers, and even meme-creators who regularly post their original content online, having their work stolen isn’t new, but it’s frustrating and angering each time. Additionally, most social media platforms are slow at taking down offending posts and accounts, if they even do so.
However, finally, Facebook has stepped up to provide a platform-wide protection for content creators so reposting without credit will be a thing of the past.
According to a recent announcement, Facebook’s new Rights Manager will use image matching technology to help creators and publishers protect and manage all their image content.
This means that all original images uploaded by content creators will have exclusive rights by them, and duplicates or reposts found on other accounts or profiles will be taken down.
Yes, you can even copyright your children’s artistic scribbles if you wish it.(Credit: Freepik)
Facebook Page admins must first apply for rights to the content they have created on Rights Manager, applicable on both the Facebook platform as well as Instagram.
The Rights Manager will then use the image-matching technology to find matching content on these platforms. Additional ownership settings can be applied to content worldwide or only in specific locations.
Soon, copyright infringement and stealing content could be a thing of the past, so for all you budding content creators out there: take note and know your rights!

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The Alley’s First-Ever Drive-Thru Bubble Tea Outlet To Open In Johor

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The Alley has reached its 5-year mark since they began serving quality beverages to Malaysia’s tea and boba lovers in 2017.

Now, they will be celebrating this milestone with the launch of The Alley’s first ever drive-thru outlet at Taman Daya, Johor Bahru!
Yup, soon enough, Johoreans will be able to get their favourite bubble tea in hand without even leaving the car.
The drive-thru will look quite pretty at night during late night yumcha sessions.(Credit: The Alley)
The Alley will also have an exclusive line of beverages (inspired by Stoned & Co.) which will only be available at this outlet.
In celebration, they will be hosting a fun grand opening on 15 July 2022.
The party will include not just bubble tea, but also other brands such as Stoned & Co, Vivo, Hair Legacy Studio, Unique Expired Makeup & Academy, The Next Face Model Management & Academy and Tuftin’ Asia in hosting a trendy fashion show, with various fun activities and prizes to be won!
(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
So if you’re down for a good time, save the date and visit The Alley’s first drive-thru outlet at 6E, Jalan Sagu 18, Taman Daya, 81100 Johor Bahru, Johor on the 15th July 2022 and join in the grand opening.

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[Watch] Myvi Harassed By Vellfire That Tries To Cut Queue On Highway

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Every country has its bad drivers, and Malaysia’s worst can do the wrong thing and make it look so natural.

Recently, a viral dashcam footage posted on social media showed a Vellfire following a Myvi closely from behind.
It showed the Vellfire driver trying to veer left and right to overtake the car in front and repeatedly occupied the emergency lane.
The video was posted netizen Hassan Rabin who was driving the Myvi.
In less than 10 hours after it was posted, the video was shared more than 1,600 times.

In his posting, Hassan said the driver of the Vellfire should learn to queue like other road users stuck in a traffic jam.
He said all are equal on the road regardless of whether it is an expensive vehicle.
More Than Just The Dismissive Behavior
Netizens are critical of the Vellfire driver, and rightfully so.
The recent traffic accidents that had caused deaths sent chills down the spines of many and raised concerns.
Ibu, bayi 2 bulan maut dalam kemalangan https://t.co/8PpJHpnrii— Portal Berita MyKMU (@MyKMUnet) April 30, 2022
Netizens urged Hassan to report to the police so that the Vellfire driver can be penalised.
Emergency lanes are called emergency lanes for a reason and if you don’t have a solid case, be prepared to fork out RM300 if you are caught by the authorities.

Some said he should make way for road bullies to avoid further troubles and let the authorities deal with them.

After all, road bullies had been known to get down from their vehicles to make a scene.
  @afchannel732 roadbully kaum hawa..#CapCut ♬ original sound  – afchannel732
It is too sweeping to say that most drivers in Malaysia have low safety standards just because of one such accident.
But traffic accidents happen all too often during festive season and the loss of any life is one too many.
The authorities concerned must study the issue and reinforce road safety.

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Medical Frontliners In Sarawak Report Insufficient PPE Supply And Poor Quarantine Facilities

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Medical frontline staff dealing with the Covid-19 outbreak in Sarawak have recently reported a lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) supply and second-rate quarantine facilities.

What you need to know: Member of Parliament Chong Chieng Jen (Stampin) highlighted the matter to Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba during the Dewan Rakyat session today (28 July)
He said that the lack of PPE in Sarawak has led to frontliners seeking donations from the public and NGOs. On top of that, some of the government-owned quarantine facilities being used for frontline staff lacked bedsheets and pillowcases, and also had poor Internet access.
Why it matters: Frontline staff are named so because they are working against the Covid-19 outbreak on the frontlines, coming into contact with infected people on a daily basis.
They are our first line of defence against the pandemic, and as a nation we are responsible to ensure their safety as they put their lives and the lives of their loved ones on the line for us.
If they get infected and fall sick, Malaysia would face a shortage of staff and hospitals could become overloaded as more citizens fall sick.
Who said what: Chong asked Dr Adham to attend to the issue and upgrade the state’s Covid-19 safety facilities.
We always say thank you to them (frontliners) but when they do their job, there is a lack of equipment and when they are infected, facilities are also lacking.Chong Chieng Jen via The Star
He also read aloud a complaint he received from a frontliner in Sarawak.
Can’t help but wonder why Sarawakians who come back from overseas are allowed to be quarantined in hotels, and this is fully paid by the state government, while we as staff of Hospital Sentosa are being thrown into hostels and colleges that have never been heard (of) before in some secluded area which is poorly maintained.Complaint from frontline staff in Sarawak read by Chong Chieng Jen via The Star
In his reply, Dr Adham acknowledged that in the initial stages of the movement control order (MCO), there had been a nationwide shortage of PPE, adding that the problem had since been resolved.
There are sufficient PPEs in Sarawak for it to hold up.Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba via The Star
How it got here: Chong was seeking clarification from Dr Adham on the situation in Kuching which has been declared a red zone recently due to the Hospital Sentosa cluster.
As of July, a total of 18,680 individuals of the cluster had been identified and screened, with 21 testing positive. Meanwhile, 587 had tested negative for the virus, and 72 individuals were still awaiting test results.
The cluster involves several frontline staff, 10 of whom were quarantined at the Inland Revenue Board Academy, 86 at Institut Aminuddin Baki and 27 under home quarantine.
Read more:Lack of PPE, second-rate quarantine facilities among frontliner complaints (The Star)

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[Watch] Ipoh Man Goes Berserk After Being Told To Wear A Mask, Gets Beaten Up By The Public Instead

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It has been more than 2 years since the Covid-19 pandemic hit the world and by now, there should be no more hesitation about wearing face masks.

When you wear a mask, you protect others as well as yourself.
Unfortunately, some people still refuse to put on a mask or face covering when they leave the house.
Recently, an anti-masker raised a fuss and created a disturbance at a restaurant in Ipoh Garden.
The drama was uploaded to social media by Facebook user B’Fx Temmy Ho. It went viral and was shared by other netizens.
Accordingly, the man was reprimanded by others for not wearing a mask while getting his food at a coffee shop.
Angered by the reprimand, he left but it was not the end of the drama.

Everybody Was Kung-fu Fighting
The man returned shortly after with a vengeance. Armed with a stick, he started smashing things around.
A damaged cashier machine at the coffee shop. (Source: Facebook)
After venting his anger and leaving a trail of destruction in the coffee shop, the man walked out towards a car.
The man walking towards a car with a stick in his hand. (Source: Facebook)
It was then that the public confronted him which led to an altercation. Accordingly, the coffee shop owner had tried to take on the man.
However, the man was stronger physically which led to others coming to aid the coffee shop owner.
In the ensuing scuffle, the man was heavily outnumbered and pinned to the ground.
Mortal Combat
It was an ugly scene as the public beat the man continuously, including with the stick that was used to thrash up the coffee shop.
According to passersby, a siew yuk seller who was holding a cleaver also joined in the melee.
Thankfully, he at least had the sense to put down his cleaver on the ground before ‘helping out’.
While the beating went on, the butcher’s knife was retrieved by others in fear it could be used as a weapon.

The man was given a taste of vigilantism by the public. (Source: Facebook)
It is understood that the coffee shop owner had lodged a police report on the incident, although it cannot be verified at the time of writing.
Hopefully, the matter will be handled according to law and action will be taken against anyone who committed an offence.
At the same time, let’s be reminded that the public can’t take the law into their own hands.
Netizens pointed out that violence merely increases hate and instead of diminishing evil, it multiplies it.

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Monkeypox: Malaysians Fear Another Pandemic, Health DG Says No Need To Panic

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The risk of the monkeypox virus spreading to Malaysia is low unless an individual has a history of contact with infected animals or direct contact with patients.

Director-General of Health, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, said the possibility of human-to-human transmission of the virus is limited.
He said an infection of orthopoxviruses causes monkeypox. The virus is transmitted to humans through bites or direct contact with animal blood or body fluids and wounds of infected animals.
The virus can also be spread through respiratory droplets.
The monkey smallpox virus can also be transmitted through direct contact with fluids from maculopapular rashes on an infected person’s body or with objects contaminated with the virus, such as bedding or clothing.Health DG Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah on how a person get monkeypox.
Monkeypox comes from the same family of eradicated smallpox which is closely associated with animals. It’s unusual to see the outbreak clusters. Nonetheless it’s being closely monitored.— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) May 20, 2022
He added that the incubation period is usually between six to 21 days and one will experience symptoms for two to four weeks.
The Health Ministry had also issued a comprehensive statement on the matter.
Kenyataan Media KPK 21 Mei 2022 – Wabak Monkeypox Di Beberapa Negara Benua Eropah, Amerika Syarikat, Kanada Dan Australia https://t.co/KCh3IP5823— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) May 21, 2022
Less Contagious Than Covid-19, But Cases Continue To Spread
Previously, the media reported an outbreak of smallpox in several European countries.
The list includes the United Kingdom, Spain, Portugal, Belgium, France, Italy and Germany, and the United States, Canada and Australia.
Rising cases are suspected to be linked to the easing of Covid-19 restrictions.
US rushes to buy 13 million doses of Monkeypox vaccines as possible case detected in New York https://t.co/eQ00uHoBTl— CryptoMatters (@_cryptomatters) May 21, 2022
As of Friday, more than 100 cases were reported, either confirmed or suspected.
Most cases of infection do not report a history of travel to countries known to be endemic to the disease.
READ MORE: What You Need To Know About Monkeypox And Is There A Vaccine?
Preliminary reports stated that some cases were infected through direct contact with smallpox patients.
The global spread of monkeypox outside Africa is causing alarm among Malaysians.
There are fears it would infect people like the coronavirus epidemic has.
The federation of Malaysia, which includes Malaya, Sabah and Sarawak, should start preparing and do screening about monkeypox disease coming from passengers from Europe. We don’t want the thing with COVID happened again #monkeypox— Xeronexo (@xeronexo) May 21, 2022
We don’t have much time left.This monkeypox is the last call to for all that is living in this earth to repent and come back to the creator which is our LORD JESUS CHRIST .Nothing can save us now only the precious blood of our LORD. pic.twitter.com/YxM8oCmvgL— Malaysia Sofia 🇲🇾 (@Sofiachin8) May 20, 2022
@DGHisham Sir, should Malaysia be concerned?https://t.co/vv4tEUj324— SLWR (@twitlisten) May 20, 2022
Monkeypox https://t.co/YOSKuheeQP— Future Malaysia by Naem (@naimabdmalek) May 20, 2022
Is There A Vaccine For Monkeypox?
An approved vaccine for monkeypox—MVA-BN—is not widely available.
Tecovirimat (TPOXX), as both oral and IV medication, is approved in the U.S. for treating smallpox and oral form in Europe to treat cowpox, monkeypox, and smallpox.
The United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) also approved brincidofovir (Tembexa) in 2021 to treat smallpox.
Because the monkeypox virus is closely related to the virus that causes smallpox, the smallpox vaccine can protect people from getting monkeypox.
Past data from Africa suggests that the smallpox vaccine is at least 85% effective in preventing monkeypox.

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You Can Renew Your Passport At UTCs From Tomorrow Onwards, But There’s A Catch

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Malaysians seeking to apply or renew their expired passports can do so at all Immigration Department (JIM) offices at Urban Transformation Centres (UTC) nationwide from Monday, 15 June onwards.
Bernama reports that JIM released a statement on Saturday, 13 June to confirm the news. However, there is one catch.
The passport application at the offices can only be done after an appointment is made at JIM’s website (HERE).
Appointments can be made from 12noon Sunday, 14 June onwards.
According to JIM’s statement, the operation hours for UTC from tomorrow onwards is as follows:
Peninsular Malaysia – 8am to 9pm (weekdays) & 8am to 5pm (weekends)East Malaysia – 8am to 5pm (weekdays & weekends)

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Lotus’s Wants To Support Even More Local Malaysian Businesses As They Expand

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Despite being a Thai-owned retail chain, Lotus’s (formerly Tesco) is completely dedicated to supporting and empowering local businesses and suppliers.

Since their foray into Malaysian markets this March, they have been proactively integrating local businesses as suppliers for their stores nationwide, offering an opportunity to them to expand their market and business.
This was done in conjunction with the Buy Malaysia Product campaign hosted by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA).
Lotus’s celebrates local Malaysian SMEs together with MDTCA.(Credit: Lotus’s Malaysia)
Malaysians first, always
This year’s Buy Malaysia Product campaign aims to help businesses get back on their feet, especially those who were affected by the pandemic.
We want to focus on small and medium enterprises (SMEs) who are rebuilding themselves after the effects of Covid-19.Azliza Azmel, Corporate Services Executive Director of Lotus’s Malaysia
In fact, they are focusing so much on bringing onboard high-quality local suppliers that as many as 90% of over 3,000 Lotus’s Own Brand items are already locally sourced and manufactured in Malaysia!
Locally made Lotus’s Own Brand products include crowd favourites such as nuggets, UHT milk, and bagged chips.(Credit: TRP)
Breaking down barriers for SMEs nationwide
Speaking to some of the local SMEs who were brought aboard just a few months ago, all of them have actually seen a significant increase in their sales, averaging around 20% more.
Al-Quds Sdn Bhd now supplies fresh, locally raised and butchered meat to Lotus’s stores, but their current business only began in 2020, during the pandemic.
Prior to that, they were Al-Quds Umrah & Tours, a travel agency in Bandar Baru Bangi. With their entire industy shut down due to the pandemic, they had no choice but to pivot in a brand new direction.
However, thanks to their partnership with Lotus’s, things are steadily looking up for the company, which rears and butchers their livestock in Kelantan.
Who would have thought that a company could go from travel and tours to butchery in a night?(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Right now, we are supplying to Lotus’s stores in Klang Valley and Nilai. We are hoping to expand further to Lotus’s stores outside of Central Malaysia by the second quarter of 2022.Shaiful Zahrin Abdul Hamid, Regional Manager of Al Quds Livestock Sdn Bhd
Similarly, snacks and ready-to-eat-foods manufacturer NZ Food shared that they have seen a large increase in sales and production since they joined Lotus’s supplier program just under 2 months ago.
While they previously only supplied their wide range of chips and snacks items to limited retail outlets such as kedai runcits, sales agents, or online distributors, their products are now available at all Lotus’s stores nationwide.
Muhammad Syahmi shows off his snacks that are being sold at Lotus’s stores nationwide.(Credit: TRP/Anne Dorall)
We also applied for sampling and promotion programs hosted by Lotus’s in their stores so that more people can try our delicious snacks.Muhammad Syahmi Mohd Nazir, director of NZ Food.
Nash, founder of Anramin, notes that they have also seen a 20% increase in sales after partnering with Lotus’s.
Anramin produces pre-mixed drinks such as goat milk and flavoured coffee. Although they are based in Perak, their products are available nationwide in all of Lotus’s 62 stores.
All of Anramin’s products are mixed and prepared locally.(Credit: TRP/Anne Dorall)
Employment for Malaysians
SME suppliers aren’t the only way Lotus’s is making strides in ensuring support for local Malaysians.
In fact, one could say that Lotus’s is more Malaysian than they are Thai, because all 62 Lotus’s stores and 2 distribution centres nationwide are 100% operated by Malaysians, providing secure employment for over 9,000 employees.
Any Lotus’s staff you come across is 99% likely to be local Malaysian, even including contracted cleaners!(Credit: TRP/Kirat Kaur)
As they aim to expand even more opportunities for SMEs across the country, Lotus’s SME Support Team is continuously on the lookout for potential suppliers to not only work with MDTCA but also with other agencies such as the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) as well as the Federal Agricultural Marketing Authority (FAMA).
We aspire to continue investing in Malaysia by adding stores of various formats, bringing fair prices to the consumers and creating employment opportunities for our Malaysian family.Azliza Azmel, Corporate Services Executive Director of Lotus’s Malaysia

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All MPs To Submit One Candidate For PM To Istana Negara By Wednesday

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Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun issued a letter today, to every Member of Parliament (MP) in the lower house requesting for their candidate for the next Prime Minister.

The notice, written by the Speaker of Dewan Rakyat, is following the order of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong who implemented Article 43(2)(a) in the Federal Constitution.
The item calls for one MP, in the grace of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, that has the majority support from the MP, to be named as Prime Minister of Malaysia.
In the notice, Azhar requests that each MP sends a letter that clearly states one PM that they entrust to become Malaysia’s 9th Prime Minister.
Each MPs declaration letter must be submitted to the Istana Negara before 4pm,  Wednesday, 18 August.
The letter has to be faxed, emailed, or a copy of the PDF sent via Whatsapp.
Hand delivery is not allowed.
Each letter must follow the guidelines that Azhar mentioned or it will not be counted.
Above all else, each declaration letter must be kept confidential.

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Malaysia’s Hijabi Pro Wrestler Makes Forbes “30 Under 30” Asia List While Rocking The Cover

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You’ve probably heard of Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana, the petite Malaysian who made headlines across the globe as the world’s first hijabi pro wrestler.
Well, it looks like she’s not quite done grabbing headlines as the feisty lass has not only made it to Forbes “30 under 30 Asia” 2020 list, but graced the cover of Forbes Asia’s April edition as well!
Honoured in the list’s Entertainment & Sports section, Nor Diana is lauded for breaking down barriers.
Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana.(Credit: Muhammad Fadli/Forbes Asia)
While she’s been criticized in Malaysia’s online community for fighting — and for her tight costumes — her involvement in the sport has sparked growing interest in wrestling among young women in Malaysia.Forbes “30 Under 30” Asia 2020 on Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana.
Despite her tiny 152cm-tall frame, Nor Diana packs quite the punch. In fact, she defeated five men to become the first female champion of the Malaysia Pro Wrestling (MyPW) Wrestlecon championship, which has been running for 6 years.
Not only that, the story of her victory was tweeted out by US pro wrestler Mustafa Ali – which launched her into superstardom.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana (@nordianapw) on Nov 19, 2019 at 9:40pm PST
After her triumph in the ring, the 20-year-old quit her job as a clinical assistant last November to train in London with the UK’s Pro Wrestling: EVE.
I want to inspire women not just in hijab but women in general. Nothing can stop us as long as we have passion and believe in ourselves.Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana to Forbes Asia.
Nor ‘Phoenix’ Diana (top left) on the cover of Forbes Asia’s April 2020 “30 Under 30 Asia” Issue.(Credit: Forbes Asia)
The prestigious “30 Under 30 Asia” list is released every year by Forbes, highlighting young entrepreneurs and changemakers. This year’s “30 Under 30” list comprises of bright young things across 22 countries and territories in the Asia Pacific – which means that 12 revolutionary young Malaysians also made it onto the list.
Adrian Hia,Investment Director, Kairous Capital – Finance & Venture CapitalAnja Chong, Skating Athlete – Entertainment & SportsArif Tukiman, Cofounder, RunCloud – Enterprise TechnologyAshiwin Vadiveloo, Postdoctoral Researcher, Algae R&D Centre, Murdoch University – Healthcare & ScienceLennise Ng & Aizat Raim, Co founders, Dropee – Retail & EcommerceJoshua Smith, CTO, MyPay – Finance & Venture CapitalNor ‘Phoenix’ Diana, Professional Wrestler, Malaysia Pro Wrestling – Entertainment & SportsJevin Singh & Mohamed Afzal, Co founders RAGE Coffee – Retail & EcommerceWan Hasifi Amin Wan Zaidon, Cofounder, Baituljannah – Consumer TechnologyWei Xiang (Jason) Ooi, Founder, Agrain – The ArtsYi Hern Chang, Founder, JomRun – Consumer TechnologyZac Liew, Cofounder, Curlec – Finance & Venture Capital

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Covid-19 Screenings Available At RSDH Facilities

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Ramsay Sime Darby Health Care (RSDH) is providing on-site Covid-19 screenings at its private hospitals.
RSDH medical facilities; Subang Jaya Medical Centre, Ara Damansara Medical Centre, and ParkCity Medical Centre are now able to conduct nasal and throat swab tests for walk-in patients.
The tests are priced at RM630 per individual, inclusive of medical consultation, and results can be attained within 24 to 48 hours.
Meanwhile, in efforts to support the public health sector during the pandemic, RSDH also donated 4 units of ventilators to the Selayang Hospital.
Healthcare personnel showing off the new ventilators.(Credit: RSDH)
The donation hopes to enable the hospital to continue functioning and provide the best care for Covid-19 patients amid the global concern of ventilator shortages.

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Penang Theme Park Entrepreneur Named Top 50 In The World

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The founder of Escape Theme Park in Penang, Sim Choo Kheng, has been named among the world’s top theme park influencers.

The award was given by Blooloop, touted as the world’s most-read news source for theme parks, water parks, family entertainment centres (FEC), museums, science centres, zoos, aquaria and destination resort professionals.
The Blooloop 50 Theme Park Influencer list lauded industry leaders for their leadership, innovation, and creativity in driving the business.
At Sim Leisure event where owner get award as Top 50 influencer globally in theme parks. So how come this company started here but is relatively unknown locally. Fantastic track record outside does not help local footprint. Would love to see this change. @Blooloop pic.twitter.com/bjmA7BwkwL— Manvir Victor (@manvirvictor) February 23, 2023
Blooloop managing director Charles Read said Sim, through the latter’s company Sim Leisure Group, has provided design, fabrication and construction to over 300 themed entertainment projects worldwide.
Sim Leisure continues to lead the way locally by injecting a breath of fresh air into the industry with its proprietary ESCAPE brand of themed destinations, among other notable successes.Blooloop managing director Charles Read on the achievements and contrbution by Sim Leisure Group founder and executive chairman Sim Choo Kheng.
The award was presented to Sim at a media forum titled ‘Are We There Yet’ in Petaling Jaya on Thursday (23 Feb).
Sim, a Penangite, expressed his gratitude for being conferred the recognition.
He said the award is a testament to the Sim Leisure Group.
While others conform, we dare to be different, challenging conventions and pushing the boundaries of creativity. We’re about making the impossible, possible. Today, I’m proud to say we are one of the country’s leading attractions, changing the face of conventional theme parks.Sim Leisure Group founder and executive chairman Sim Choo Kheng on the recipe for success.
Sim gave insight into the themed entertainment industry during the event, including how Malaysia can compete internationally.
He also recounted how he overcame challenges, such as dipping into his savings to open the Escape Theme Park.
Sim also recalled Escape Theme Park only had 30 customers on opening day.
Also present at the forum was Darrel Metzger, who has more than four decades of experience in the attractions industry, including the LEGOLAND Malaysia Resort.
Other panellists included Steve Peet from Peet Leisure and Sim Leisure Group Chief Executive Officer Philip Whittaker.
Fun Factory
Sim Leisure Group is a well-established developer and operator of theme parks listed on the Singapore Exchange.
The company specialises in designing, developing, and operating theme parks, water parks, and other attractions.
Sim Leisure’s flagship product is the “Escape” theme park in Penang and is known for its nature-inspired attractions and activities, such as zip lines, tree swings, and water slides.
The company has also developed and operated other theme parks and attractions in Malaysia, including ESCAPE Penang.
Escape: low-tech, high-fun entertainment in #Malaysia & beyond. https://t.co/rubBhBoHR6 pic.twitter.com/PEIdsgLVM7— blooloop (@Blooloop) January 25, 2023
Sim Leisure’s mission is to provide unique and immersive entertainment experiences that unite people and promote social interaction and physical activity.
The company’s attractions are designed to appeal to a wide range of audiences, from families with young children to thrill-seekers and adventure enthusiasts.
Sim Leisure founder and executive chairman Sim Choo Kheng. (Pix: Sim Leisure)
In 2021, Sim Leisure grabbed attention when it announced that it would develop a theme park in Cameron Highlands.
The proposal was met with scepticism and objection from the public and environmentalists.
Sim said the proposal had been misconstrued and assured that the project, expected to materialise in a couple of years, would not harm the environment.
He assured that his company always prioritise the environment.
Citing an example, he said the land where Escape Theme Park sits was formerly a brownfield site before the theme park gave it a new lease on life.
READ MORE: Should Cameron Highlands Say Yes/No To Huge Theme Park?
Please help to sign this petition by clicking link below:https://t.co/JV10Y5ubkUThis petition is to put a stop to project by Sim Leisure Group to develop ESCAPE Theme Park in Cameron Highlands.— hana.nabilah (@hanabilah90) August 3, 2021
1st of all, I’ve attended the virtual signing ceremony & press conference. Mostly media friend asks about those concerns. As know, the developer, Sim Leisure Group has 25 years of experience in the theme park industry. Surely, all of the consequences stated below were considered. https://t.co/ldg9gdli5D— Sepet (@mueastt) August 4, 2021

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Malaysians Share Heartwarming Moments Of Integration With The #KitaKawan Hashtag On Twitter

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Due to the current political situation in Malaysia, there has been recent misinformation on one of the tragic moments in Malaysia – 13 May 1969. Some people have been spreading sentiments of racism and hate throughout social media because of this.

READ MORE: Alarming Rise In Number Of Inaccurate TikTok Videos On 13 May
READ MORE: Tiktok Has Removed Harmful 13 May Content From The Platform
To counter the animosity, some people also decided to spread love and unity by urging Malaysian netizens to share their favourite moments of having multiracial friends and family in Malaysia.
#KitaKawan
Malaysians have been growing up in a multiracial environment and of course, we create meaningful friends and family along the way.
Following this fact, a Twitter account called @mokciknab urges the public to post a picture, video or even story that symbolises a united Malaysia and tag it with the hashtag #KitaKawan.
Anak2 sekelian, boleh tolong sekali lagi?Simple saja: post cerita, foto atau video anda yang menggambarkan Malaysia yang muhibah. Guna hashtag #KitaKawan. Itu saja. Boleh kan? Jom kita banteras usaha bahaya memecah belahkan rakyat melalui momok 13 Mei.— MokcikNab (@mokciknab) November 22, 2022
Instead of being reminded of the harrowing division that occurred on 13 May, this ‘movement’ is aimed to remind Malaysians of the integration and harmony we already have.
Netizen starts to pour in
Following that, a lot of people accepted the trend and shared their personal stories, pictures and videos of our integrated culture.
Some people posted a picture of their interracial marriages, some of their childhood friendships and some of the random kind strangers they’ve met.
These are some examples of pictures and videos of the #KitaKawan posts.
Kami bukan saja kawan, kami sekeluarga.My aunt married a Malay, my cousins are Chinese mixed Malay, we celebrate CNY and Raya and Christmas together every year.They say their prayers before food, we say grace before food. They say Amin, we say Amen.And we love each other. pic.twitter.com/wI2MsiZwdQ— yeeshien. 🏴 (@yeeshienIZED) November 22, 2022
My family in law❤ #satumalaysia #kitakawan pic.twitter.com/8PaplpjIV8— NAddy (@NaddNasir) November 22, 2022
Yes! #KitaKawan Rakan sepejabat dan badminton buddies. She is the one who made me fall in love with laddoo. She is the one introduce me to authentic Indian curry which is sedap menjilat jari!Our similarities, we both gilakan sambal petai tempoyak!!🤣 pic.twitter.com/ePs3Wv6q9d— Ranis_Cincit (@sinaaaaaaaaa_) November 22, 2022
In fact, whenever Malaysians meet each other outside of Malaysia, we’ll automatically feel at home when talking to each other, no matter what race we are.
Jumpa malaysian kat New Zealand. Sembang macam dah kenal 10 tahun walaupun lain bangsa. #kitaKawan pic.twitter.com/FAKyIGTlBw— Wan Aizat🇲🇾 (@aizatwms) November 22, 2022
One person even shared a clip of his Chinese friend professionally making him a Teh Tarik. That’s some useful skill there.
Member kerja buatkan aku teh tarik. Dia juga la bagi aku angpaw time aku kahwin haritu. Nama dia Leong Ka Wai. Baik gila. #kitaKawan pic.twitter.com/cnHkjKlN4F— Amerco Reus (@hazmeerrojani) November 22, 2022
Because we’ve been celebrating tons of religious public celebrations together, some of us even remember other cultures’ Raya songs.
My boss sempoi jer main game Sambung Lirik Lagu Raya waktu raya haritu🥰 #kitakawan pic.twitter.com/mYIuuhi2p2— Ayien© (@yein654) November 23, 2022
READ MORE: [Watch] Malay Couple Performs Chinese Songs Flawlessly In KL Malls, Impressing Everyone
Even though different places of worship are located near each other, Malaysians also respect each other’s religion and have been living peacefully as neighbours.
Di Seremban, kita ada Masjid, Kuil Hindu & Kuil Cina sbg jiran berpuluh tahun. Kita hidup aman & hormat-menghormati antara satu sama lain. Tiada masaalah. Inilah Truly Malaysia. #KitaKawan pic.twitter.com/WeJzEgE5Dd— 🔺LEX Y (@alex_ysc) November 22, 2022
READ MORE: [Watch] Multiracial Volunteers Cleaning Hindu Temple After Floods Warm Malaysians’ Hearts
#kitakawan #dikelantan pic.twitter.com/SVfM8pkEXm— Abj24 (@Abj241) November 23, 2022
One user even posted how they teach their multiracial students how to play the Malaysian Kompang in their music class.
"Cikgu Sai, saya nak awak bawa budaya melayu dalam 1 persembahan. Tapi taknak menari2" Ha cukup 1 Malaysia dalam gambaq.#Kompang1Malaysia #seruankompang #akakbeduk pic.twitter.com/rUNg7ICoqi— cik mikasayed (@yaayed) November 23, 2022
These heartwarming posts are proof that we Malaysians are indeed united. No matter how people try to divide us, we Malaysians should always stand together and help each other whenever we need.
We’re all humans after all.
Besides that, Malaysians don’t just respect each other’s culture, in fact, we have no problem learning about them too!
Here are a few examples of Malaysian locals speaking different languages other than their mother tongue.
READ MORE: This Makcik’s Fluency In Tamil AND Cantonese Displays Muhibbah In Its Truest Form
READ MORE: [Watch] Malay Aunty Selling Yau Char Kwai Speaks Fluent Cantonese, Netizens Praise Her For Being A True Malaysian
READ MORE: Chinese Lady’s Chat With A Malay Woman In Tamil Goes Viral!
READ MORE: [Watch] Sarawakian Grab Rider Speaks Chinese With Confidence, Confusing Locals With Strange Dialect
Remember guys, spread love, not hate!

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Imported nicotine-free vapes could still contain nicotine (and other stuff)

To vape or not to vape? That seems to be the question when you consider how your supposedly nicotine-free e-juices from overseas might still contain nicotine!

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According to VICE Australia, a study was conducted on 10 different vape e-liquids to test for nicotine. The results?
A surprising 6 out of 10 had traces of nicotine!

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The Medical Journal of Australia published that by inaccurately labeling these products, there is a high chance of consumers unknowingly using nicotine productsâ€” which will get them addicted to it.
There is also little to no information about the manufacturer, with dangerous ingredients and incorrect levels of nicotine in the tested substances.
But it gets worseâ€¦ the results of the sample tested also contained a highly toxic chemical known as 2-chlorophenol. Doesnâ€™t sound familiar? Thatâ€™s okay, itâ€™s only just used in pesticides and disinfectants.

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It also contained certain by-products of animal or human bodily functionsâ€¦ which yes, translates to excrement. Pretty gross, huh?

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In Malaysia?
In Malaysia, the Health Ministry issued a statement regarding this in 2018, mentioning how nicotine was listed as poison under Poison Act 1952â€” which means you need an official license to sell it.
In fact, Malaysia is so strict about this that vape shops can only display nicotine-free liquids in their shops but nicotine liquids are strictly under the counter.
 So the good news is that while most of Malaysian-made vape liquids are strictly regulated, the same canâ€™t be said about imported ones.

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Be more aware when you choose your juices, vapers! Sometimes itâ€™s best to #supportlokal instead of going for the imported goods.
(Article by Leyasheena Panicker)


Para-athlete wins Malaysia’s FIRST EVER GOLD medal in para-archery

Kedah-born Suresh Selvathamby has made us extremely proud by becoming Malaysiaâ€™s first ever world champion in para archery!
World Archery reported that the 25-year-old arrived in â€˜s-Hertogenbosch, Netherlands, for the World Archery Para Championships as world number 35, and left the city as world champion after defeating United Stateâ€™s Eric Bennet in the recurve menâ€™s team gold medal match.
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â€œIâ€™m so happy. I donâ€™t know what to say. Iâ€™m speechless. These are my first championships and I got champion,â€
Suresh Selvathamby.
Eric Bennet, who won the world championship in 2015, opened the match against Suresh strong and built a 3-1 lead.
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 However, Suresh rallied and managed to win three consecutive sets, securing the title with a 7-3 win (26-28, 26-26, 27-25, 26-25, 29-27).

â€œIt wasnâ€™t difficult. For me it was easy. I just did my best,â€
Suresh, commenting on the match.

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Sureshâ€™s achievement is a first in a major para archery event after Hasihin Nawawi won silver at 2012 London Paralympic Games.
Prior to that, Malaysiaâ€™s best achievement in World Archery Para Championships was by Salam Sidik, who won the bronze medal in Turin in 2011.
Suresh will also be representing Malaysia at next years Paralympic Games in Tokyo, Japan after he qualified for the Games on Saturday by reaching the top 16 in s-Hertogenbosch.

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Congratulations, Suresh! Youâ€™ve made us so very proud and weâ€™re 100% behind you every step of the way!


Aliff Syukri’s daughter a ‘clear candidate’ for protective custody

More and more people are criticising local celebrity-businessman Datuk Aliff Syukri over his treatment and apparent exploitation of his 9 year-old daughter.
Among the factors that were most discussed have been the amount of force used on a girl of that age, the reason behind the punishment, and the posting of the video online.
Most recently, the Association of Women Lawyers, pointed out that the case clearly fell under Section 17 (a), (b) and (f) of Malaysia’s Child Act 2001.

Source: Malaysia’s Child Act 2001

As such they said there was no excuse for delay or non-action by police and the Welfare Department and called for authorities to immediately take the girl into protective custody under Section 18 of the same Act.
The association said police should not wait for a child abuse report to be filed as there was already a video and many articles regarding the case.

Additionally, the physical evidence on the girl’s body could fade if police waited on paperwok.
A police report has also been previously lodged by Protect and Save The Children (PS The Children) at the Petaling Jaya district police headquarters.
The issue began a week ago after Aliff posted a video on Instagram.
It showed him treating his daughter’s back with a cream after caning her off-camera for removing her headscarf in front of strangers.

(Pic via Instagram)

That video now has almost a million views.
Two days ago, he posted another video defending his actions and telling people to mind their own daughters which already has more than 560,000 views.
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A RM41.86 Million London House Was Hush Money To Keep 1MDB A Secret

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In a recent US court trial, Goldman Sachs ex-banker Tim Leissner have revealed that he forked out USD10 million (RM41.9 million) to purchase a house in London to keep the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) scandal a secret after he was threatened by former Astro Malaysia Holdings Bhd Chief Executive Officer Datuk Rohana Rozhan.

Based on reports from Berita Harian, his relationship with Rohana lasted from 2003 to 2013.
Leissner was asked if he gave Rohana the amount of money he received from 1MDB and said that he had bought a house worth US10 million (RM41.9 million) in London.
The purchase was made back in 2013 after the woman threatened to reveal his involvement in the 1MDB scandal.
(Rohana) Rozhan is not happy with my decision to end our relationship to allow me to be with my future wife, Kimora.Goldman Sachs ex-banker Tim Leissner
Kimora Lee Simmons is Leissner’s wife, who is also a former international model.
In 2018, he pleaded guilty to charges connected to 1MDB and agreed to work together to help investigations.

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Anti-Vax Couple Dine-In As ‘Social Experiment’, Then Brag About It On Facebook

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Malaysians are collectively condemning an unsolicited ‘social experiment’ allegedly done by a couple of local anti-vaxxers who refused to follow Covid-19 health guidelines, endangering the lives of those around them.

Netizens were disturbed by a Facebook posting allegedly made by a user named Mujaheeda Soleha who wrote about her recent experience of going around in public without having herself or her husband fully vaccinated for coronavirus.
The curious FB confession details a so-called social experiment she and her husband conducted – where they went around to see if they can get away with not having a valid ‘vaccine passport’.
The last couple of days I’ve been doing a social experiment after it became news that you’d need to complete two vaccine doses to be allowed in anywhere. People who were unhappy with anti-vaxxers say that without two doses, you’d just have to waste away at home. Well, just testing things out for fun. I didn’t go to roadside stalls but SevenEleven, 99 Speedmart and Pizza Hut. I went to every store and not a single premise checked to see if I’ve received two vaccination doses.via Facebook.
The posting also tells of how her husband was refused service at one barbershop, however, managed to get his haircut at another store instead, who apparently weren’t too particular with SOPs.
My husband also did his own social experiment where he went to the barber to get a haircut but was kicked out. Both the barbers worked together to throw him out because he didn’t have two vaccine shots. My poor husband. Finally he went to this one barber shop that didn’t ask for anything.via Facebook.
Mujaheeda also told of how her family had a nice dine-in meal at a restaurant that was crowded with people after they went on a family bicycle ride.
“We saw that there were many people dining in there. So we simply went in with confident faces like we’ve had three vaccination doses. Sat down, ate and left. Not a single person asked or checked.” note the posting together with several snapshots of the couple who were seen dining together at a mamak restaurant with two children.
Who said you needed two vaccine dose to dine in? Even without two vaccine doses, we safetly dined in this morning. Nothing is impossible.via Facebook.
Concerningly, comments left on Mujaheeda’s posting also note that there were other anti-vaxxers who are regularly travelling across state borders without being vaccinated.
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TRP’s own check revealed that the Facebook account and posting in question was no longer available for public view. However social media detectives were not only able to take screenshots of the posting but also apparently managed to track down that the family was living in Klang, Selangor and asked that the authorities act immediately.
Hallo Polis @PolisDirajaMsia @KKMPutrajaya , bebal detected. Please do something before it spread even further 💆🏻♀💆🏻♀💆🏻♀ https://t.co/amGVPLkE5d— zawanah (@zawanahf) August 23, 2021
The issue had triggered many to call out the couple’s irresponsible behaviour for not only putting themselves and their children at risk but for totally undermining the nation’s efforts at putting an end to the Covid-19 crisis.
A social experiment without being socially responsible. https://t.co/oDWYx41eL7— Khalish 🇵🇸🏴 (@khalishdiyana_) August 23, 2021
Looking at her kids, i feel sad for them. For having stupid, ignorant parents. Parents who willing to endanger their kids’ lives all for social experiments, egotistical & ignorance. https://t.co/NxpLeRntfx— 🏴🦄 (@sparklyunikorn) August 23, 2021
On August 20, new SOPs under the National Covid-19 Recovery Plan (PPN) kicked in which relaxed some of the restrictions we’ve been living with under the MCO.
Among these included allowing people who’ve completed two full doses of the Covid-19 inoculations to be able to dine-in at restaurants and perform a number of other limited activities while still obeying new normal guidelines.
Read More: Official MKN SOP For Phase 1 Of PPN As Of 20 August (In English)
This issue however raises the question of how the government and authorities would be enforcing the rules and maintaining the health and safety of the public.
Read More: There Is An App To Verify The New Covid-19 Vaccination Digital Certificate. Here’s How To Use It
There were also concerns floating around that there were now ways for people to falsify documentation and that some are using fake vaccine passports to mislead others.
(Credit: Rushdan Noor via Malaysiakini)
Former Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali previously warned authorities to be vigilant of such attempts and said that the government (at the time) was looking to remedy the problem.

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MCO 2.0 SOP For Peninsular Malaysia & Labuan As Of Feb 4, 2021

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The government recently announced the extension to the Movement Control Order (MCO) period for all states nationwide, except for Sarawak, from 5 to 18 February 2021.

With it comes a new set of updated standard operating procedures (SOP) and guidelines on what the rakyat can or cannot do during what many have been calling MCO 2.0.
TRP gives you a quick look at the official MCO SOP provided by the National Security Council (MKN) and announced by the government.
The following SOP will apply throughout the entire peninsular and the Federal Territory of Labuan in Sabah.
Malaysians residing in other parts of the country such as areas under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) may find more detailed guidelines available on the  MKN website, HERE.
The basics
What’s allowed
Essential services and its chain of activities.Buying and acquiring essential items and services.Obtaining health and medical treatment.Conducting official government and judicial duties.
What’s not allowed
Everything that is not listed as an essential service.Social activities such as events, family or religious gatherings and reunions are strictly not allowed. Inter-district travel within MCO areas and inter-state travel without permission from the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).Movement into and out of MCO areas without permission from PDRM.
The finer details
The public is required to adhere to Covid-19 health protocols especially in public places at all times which includes; wearing face masks, physical distancing of a minimum of 1 meter and checking in their attendance at a public location either with the MySejahtera mobile application or manually.Residents in MCO areas are strictly not allowed to leave their homes except in order to get food and supplies, emergency medical services or for work – with the necessary permission slips and documentation.Only two people from one household are allowed to go outside to get food, supplies and medicine within a 10km radius or at the nearest available location.A maximum of three people is allowed to go out if there is a person in need of medical attention (two people can accompany the sick person).Travel in and out of MCO areas for emergencies such as the death of a family member or other matters are allowed with prior approval from PDRM.Long-distance married couples are allowed to travel to see their families with prior permission from PDRM.
Other activities allowed in MCO areas
Shopping centres, malls, and department stores that sell food, supplies, medicine and electronics are allowed to open.Restaurants – including those in pubs and nightclubs – as well as food stalls, hawkers and food trucks, are allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm.All food and beverages must be bought and sold only via take-away, drive-through, or delivery from 6am to 10pm.Grocery stores and convenience stores are allowed to operate from 6 am to 10 pm.Daily markets, farmers markets, public markets, and weekly markets are allowed to operate from 7 am to 2 pm.Night markets or pasar malam will be allowed to operate from 4pm to 10pmWholesale markets can operate from 12am to 6am and 11am to 4pm.Pet stores and Veterinary clinics can operate from 6am to 10pm.Laundry services and eyewear shops are allowed to operate from 6 am to 10 pm.Barbershops and hair salons are allowed to open until 10pm.Car wash services can open until 10pm.Recreational activities, specifically jogging and cycling is allowed. No more than two people are allowed to jog together within the confines of a neighborhood area and one can only cycle alone within a distance of no more than 10km from your homes.Congregational Friday prayers at mosques and suraus in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan are allowed with a maximum attendance of 30 people. Muslims in other parts of the country may be allowed to attend prayers given permission and guidelines from their respective State Government and state religious authority.

The government had also released a separate set of SOPs for Malaysians who are celebrating the upcoming Chinese New Year holidays. Check that out right here on TRP.
Read More: MKN Announces SOPs For CNY, Receives Backlash From Malaysians

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3,800 Free Online Courses Available For Unemployed Malaysians On Coursera Until End Of 2020

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The Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) has partnered with global online learning platform, Coursera, to provide 3,800 online courses for free to unemployed Malaysians.
With MDEC’s ‘Let’s Learn Digital’ campaign, Coursera’s annual USD399 (approx RM1,700) fee is waived.
This endeavor falls under the #mydigitalworkforce initiative which aims to enable the workforce to adapt themselves after the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
MDEC Chief Marketing Officer Raymond Siva told Bernama that it’s a great programme for Malaysians to pick up new skills and get ready to work in the digital economy post-COVID-19.
How it works
The courses available are part of Coursera Workforce Recovery initiative, which include professional certificates for various courses such as Google IT Automation with Python, SAS Programmer, and Intel Introduction to Deep Learning.
They are available until 31st December 2020.
Unemployed Malaysians need to register themselves at MDEC’s Let’s Learn Digital website (HERE) by 5pm, 30th September 2020.
Once registered, you have access to 3,800 courses until the end of the year for free.

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Govt Maintains Subsidy For Polybag Packet Cooking Oil

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The government retains the subsidy for 1kg polybag cooking oil, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

According to Ismail, the government had spent RM4 billion so far this year on subsidies for the 1kg cooking oil which was capped at a ceiling price of RM2.50 per pack.
“The government subsidies 60,000 metric tonnes of cooking oil per month, exceeding the actual needs of consumers which is 55,000 metric tonnes per month,” Ismail told a press conference in Putrajaya today.
He said that this would ensure enough supply for domestic household usage across the country.
In a related matter, Ismail confirmed that the government will remove the subsidy for bottled cooking oil effective 30 June.
Ismail said that the subsidy scheme, which was implemented on 1 August last year and subsequently extended until now will not be continued as the government learned that there is a lot of misappropriation by irresponsible parties.
The Bera MP said that the government found that some of this cooking oil were also smuggled by certain quarters out to make quick cash.
He said that today’s press conference aims to address the confusion among the public with regard to the cooking oil subsidy scheme following the government announcement on the removal of subsidy for bottled cooking oil.

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Add spice to your dental hygiene routine!

People love mala, the numbing spice made popular from the many hotpot restaurants catering to spicy-food lovers. Just look at the line for HaiDiLao!

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Naturally, there are a multitude of mala-flavored foods, but have you ever heard of… mala-flavored toothpaste?
The strange product first showed up in TMall, the Chinese e-commerce site, originally with only 4,000 units for sale.
The mouth-numbing toothpaste has three levels of spice: mildly spicy, medium spicy, and crazy spicy.

Picture credit: Taobao

Customers who have tried the toothpaste say that while it does authentically taste like mala hotpot, it’s a rather strange sensation to be associated with toothpaste.
That doesn’t stop people from buying it though, as it is now available for pre-sale until June 25.

You can get all three for about RM77 (excluding shipping) from the popular Chinese e-commerce app TaoBao.
For all spicy lovers- what would you do for a mala toothpaste?


Family Finds Tooth In ‘Kuih’ Bought At Banting Bazaar

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We’ve all had a bad experience or two when it comes to buying food from our beloved Ramadhan bazaars every year.

But have you ever imagined biting into a tooth?
Well, if you haven’t or can’t relate, TikTok user @rezqiyusufcowarehouse definitely can!
The TikTok user claimed that the vadai they had bought from a Ramadan bazaar in Banting had a rotten tooth hiding in it.
A surprise gift some might say.

While eating one of the vadais, her brother thought it was strange that even after several chews, there was still a piece that was quite challenging to bite into.
He continued chewing until he finally gave in to curiosity and pulled the hard piece out to take a closer look.
The piece that they had assumed to be an uncooked lentil turned out to be a tooth, much to her brother’s horror.
If you’ve ever come across a similar situation, it is advisable that you contact the Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD) which was established by the Ministry of Health to ensure that the food processing activities are in compliance to the hygiene and safety requirements.
You may place your complaints at FSQD’s official Facebook page here.
Although the story might have upset some netizens, many also left humorous comments such as; TikTok user @abjad1starab who said:
Extra Protein@abjad1starab via TikTok
While another TikTok user @lesunjuice chimed in:
Yang jual ni dental student ke?@lesunjuice via TikTok
What would you have done in this situation?
Because I, for one, would have fainted.

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TNB Shares Flood Safety Tips To Prevent Electrocution Risks

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Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) has advised the public to contact them immediately if their housing area is hit by floods so that TNB can temporarily halt the power supply for safety reasons.

In a statement, TNB President and Chief Executive Officer, Dato’ Indera Ir. Baharin Din, said the power cut is a temporary measure and the power supply will be restored once the water level recedes.
Meanwhile, TNB is also upgrading the affected substations and other assets including tests to ensure the power supply can be safely provided to the people.
READ MORE: The Deaths Of 3 Sisters In Kelantan Flood Brings Forth Painful Safety Reminders
Here are some safety precautions to take note of during and after the flood, according to TNB:
During a flood
Stop using any electrical appliances and place them in higher areas. Make sure the main switch is turned off to prevent electrocution.Call TNB Careline at 15454 or contact TNB Careline on Facebook to cut the power supply if the water level in your premises is rising.Avoid getting near electrical appliances or cables that are submerged in the water even if it’s insulated.Avoid getting near or touching metal poles or any TNB installations that are submerged in the water to avoid the risk of being electrocuted.Ensure all switch sockets are covered and remove all power plugs.Make sure your power banks are fully charged earlier so that they could be used to charge your smartphones in case you need to make emergency calls.If your premises is outfitted with PV (photo-voltaic) solar panels, remember to switch it off before exiting your home to prevent the power from being absorbed back into the home wiring system.
After the flood
Turn off the main switch before cleaning electrical appliances or wiring.The switches and electrical appliances that were submerged in the water should be inspected by an electric contractor registered with the Energy Commission before they’re fit for use.Stay away from tree branches that are caught in electrical wires because the electrical current might still be flowing through. Call TNB immediately for immediate action.Do not use a long pole or a ladder made out of metal, aluminium, bamboo, or wood near power lines.Parents should monitor their children to make sure they are not near any spoiled or exposed electrical poles or cables.
Members of the public are also advised to contact TNB if they come across any issues related to the power supply caused by floods.
READ MORE: M’sian Electrician Shares Tips To Prevent Electrocution From Shower Heaters

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Nearly Half Of The Self-Employed Now Jobless Due To Covid-19

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46.6% or close to half of self-employed Malaysians have lost their jobs due to Covid-19 which has disrupted many industries.
The Sun reported the findings gathered by the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM) that has a total of 168,182 respondents aged 15 years and above.
The numbers show that more than two-thirds (71.4%) of self-employed respondents have sufficient savings to last them for a month.
As for their income, 94.8% reported that their earnings have reduced due to the spread of the coronavirus with 35.5% saying that their income have lowered by 90%.
Agriculture (21.9%) and services sectors (15%) have the highest percentage of job losses as compared to other sectors.

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PAS Tells Government To Stop Intimidating TikTokers Who Criticise Them, Netizens Cry Hypocrisy

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PAS is calling for a stop of what it labels as “political intimidation” of Tiktokers critical of the current government.

The Islamist party’s information chief Khairil Nizam Khirudin in a statement claimed there were “government apparatus” being used to intimidate and bully these Tiktokers.
Apart from that, Khairil alleged that these Tiktokers were being bullied and threatened by supporters of Pakatan Harapan (PH).
He labelled the action as uncivilised and rude, saying it was detrimental to the country’s democracy.
“This action is immoral and goes against the rights on politics and freedom of speech that was previously preached by the Prime Minister and Pakatan Harapan. These TikTokers were pressured and intimidated by government apparatus because they were seen as influential and vocal,” he said.
He added that the Malaysia Madani concept should have no room for narrow-mindedness and inconsiderate behaviour.
Netizens were prompt to respond to Khairil’s statement, many calling out the political party for their irony and hypocrisy.
Twitter user @aminherba said:
Please also remind your members to adhere to Islamic values of not professing lies when using TikTok. Remember Allah SWT is watching.@aminherba on Twitter
Another Twitter user @yazidyunus3 questioned where the fault lies in fighting against things that aren’t right.
We fight against things that are not right, where is the fault in that? On TikTok during the voting campaigns there were a lot of racist videos scaring the public about the May 13 incident, school students wearing skirts, and so on. Do you want to support things like that? Do you understand that racial unity is important?@yazidyunus3 on Twitter
Twitter user @fitriiiiiimn said:
What political intimidation?? Admin, if I make a video, accusing you of doing something you didn’t do, would you be alright with that? Which Mazhab of Islam teaches us that slanderers shouldn’t be taken seriously? What Mazhab is this?@fitriiiiiimn on Twitter

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Those Who Violate MCO Won’t Have Criminal Records, Says IGP

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Those arrested for flouting the Movement Control Order (MCO) won’t have their names in the criminal register, according to  Inspector-General of Police,Â Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador.
Bernama reported that the police chief has confirmed that the names of offenders would not be in the Royal Military Police’s criminal record system.
However, he said, it does not mean that the MCO can be breached freely as Malaysia is still fighting the spread of Covid-19.
Hamid also said they should comply with MCO as the punishment and jail sentence on those who defy the order is still impactful.
Earlier, Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said 683 were held for MCO-related offenses as of 29 April and the number of those charged now stands at 22,432.

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Health Ministry Records 691 New Cases Today Says Dr Noor Hisham From His Home

Malaysia recorded 691 new positive Covid-19 cases today, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Of the total, 3 cases were imported while the other 688 were locally transmitted. From the total local transmissions, 27 individuals were non-Malaysian nationals.

This brings the cumulative number of cases in the country to 13,504 cases.
According to Dr Noor Hisham, out of the total new cases today, 57% of the cases (395 cases) were from the Tembok cluster in Kedah.

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Despite this, he assured that the situation is still under control as the Tembok Cluster is an isolated and contained cluster that is separated from the rest of the community in the area.
Dr Noor Hisham said there are currently 31 individuals being treated in the ICU, with eight requiring ventilators.
Two new clusters have also been reported today. The first is Batu Cluster in Taiping Perak which has affected the staff and family members of a holding camp.
On 5 October, 7 individuals in this cluster tested positive and they are all receiving treatment at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun.
Meanwhile, of the 860 individuals that were screened, 182 tested negative and the rest are still waiting for their results.

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The second cluster is the Ramai Ramai Cluster in Sandakan, Sabah. The index patient has been identified as a bus driver who was suffering from a sore throat and fever.
On 3 October, he tested positive and has since been receiving treatment at Duchess of Kent Hospital. The source of his infection is still under investigation.
Close contact tracing discovered 19 more individuals who tested positive. All of whom are Malaysian nationals. They too have been sent to Duchess of Kent Hospital for treatment.
On 6 October, a total of 166 individuals in this cluster have been screened, with 148 individuals still waiting for their results.
Meanwhile, four more victims have perished from Covid-19, bringing the total number of deaths in Malaysia to 141 individuals (1.04%).
All four victims were Malaysians. Three of whom were adult males and one baby boy who was 1 years old.

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The baby boy was reportedly admitted to Hospital Semporna on 1 October and placed on the ventilator. On 5 October he was screened for Covid-19 and tested positive for the virus.
The baby later died on the same day at 4.25pm.
Meanwhile, 87 individuals have made full recovery, bringing the total number of recovered Covid-19 patients in the country to 10,427 (77.2%)
The Director-General made the announcement via Facebook Live from his home, where he is currently serving a 14-day self-quarantine.
Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah is under quarantine after being present at the same meeting which was attended by Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, who was recently confirmed positive for the virus.

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