Health Ministry: You Can Soon Book Healthcare Services At Home Through An Online Platform

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) will soon introduce an online booking platform for people to access healthcare services at home.
What you need to know: Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said that the platform would be set up and managed by a private sector company which would be selected through an open tender.
Services offered would include laboratory testing services, non-emergency outpatient services, specialised wound care services, and peritoneal dialysis. The services would be provided by medical practitioners.
Payment rates for these services would depend on the service provided and how far the patient’s house is from the medical office.
Why it matters: Home services will make healthcare services more widely accessible. It would help those who are too sick or old to travel to hospitals, or for the elderly who don’t have younger family members to take them for treatment.
Who said what: Dr Adham announced these plans to MOH staff at the ministry yesterday (Tuesday, 7 July)
This is an uberisation of MOH’s health services aimed at strengthening the services.Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba via The Sun Daily
Uberisation is the utilisation of computing platforms such as mobile apps or websites, in order to facilitate peer-to-peer transactions between clients and providers of a service.
What’s next: MOH is also in the middle of drafting and reviewing matters pertaining to the core business and its management. This document or plan is called the MOH New Deals and will be adopted as a direction.
MOH New Deals is the digitalisation and outsourcing of healthcare services, strengthening the country’s preparedness for epidemics, environmental disasters, and medical emergencies, as well as improving the health financing system.
How it got here: The ministry reportedly considered the idea of home services after receiving numerous requests from the public for monthly treatments being conducted at home.
Dr Adham also said that the uberisation of healthcare services is a part of MOH New Deals under the Malaysian National Health Agenda to strengthen health promotion and healthy lifestyles.
Read more: MOH to introduce online booking platform for in-home treatment services

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Expect Heavy Traffic On Roads As School Term Holidays Start

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Expect a lot of cars on the road over the long weekend because it’s the start of the school term holidays too.

New Straits Times reported that traffic on highways swelled considerably yesterday (4 June) and traffic was also heavy entering Kuala Lumpur.
A Malaysian Highway Authority spokesman said bumper-to-bumper traffic was reported on the following North-South Expressway (PLUS) northbound routes:
Slim River to SungkaiTapah to GopengRawang Selatan to the Rawang lay-bySungai Buloh to Sungai BuayaIpoh to Sungai PerakKuala Kangsar to Changkat JeringBandar Baharu to JawiPermatang Pauh to Sungai DuaPermatang Pauh to JuruJuru Auto City to Juru toll plazaIpoh to Simpang Pulai
10.41am 🔹 KL-KARAK@E8 : Trafik perlahan dari ;▪Sebelum masuk Plaza Tol Gombak dari MRR2 arah ke Kuantan. pic.twitter.com/voOmyQGYJf— LLM Trafik 🇲🇾 (@LLMinfotrafik) June 5, 2022
For Southbound routes, major congestion was reported from:
Skudai to SenaiSedenak to Simpang RenggamKajang to NilaiSeremban to SenawangAyer Keroh to JasinYong Peng to Yong Peng UtaraSimpang Renggam to Machap R&R
The spokesman added that traffic on the Kuala Lumpur-Karak highway was choked from Genting Sempah to Bukit Tinggi, and before the Gombak toll plaza heading to Kuantan.
The congestion was expected to last until midnight. The traffic for north, south and east coast routes is also expected to be congested from 9.30am to late evening.
On 6 June, the gridlock is predicted in the north, south and eastern routes towards Kuala Lumpur city centre. The forecast is based on traffic congestion trends during holidays.
Heavy traffic was reported on the Federal Highway, Jalan Bangsar to the city centre, Jalan Kuching and Jalan Tunku Abdul Rahman.
For more traffic info, head over to LLM Trafik’s Twitter.
0900Hrs Hubungi kami jika terlihat halangan/insiden/objek di talian 1-300-88-7188. #kltu #SMARTTunnel #1stintheworld pic.twitter.com/fgndrJdB2n— Smart Tunnel (@Smarttunnel) June 3, 2022

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Looks Like Hari Raya Holidays Might Be Postponed This Year

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It looks like Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations this year will be a muted one as the government is contemplating on postponing the public holiday.
The Hari Raya holidays are expected to be from 24-26 May.
Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that the decision is pending the guidance of the Minister in the Prime Ministerâ€™s Department in charge of religious affairs, Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri.
So, letâ€™s wait for what he has to say. Let us start fasting first.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister.
When asked by The Star, Dr Zulkifli said that Hari Raya celebrations can go on as Muslims are are obligated to celebrate Hari Raya Aidilfitri on the first day of Syawal.
However, the festivities such as open houses can be delayed.
Even the Penang mufti weighed in on the issue, supporting the postponement of the holidays to prevent a mass exodus of people back to their hometowns.
Credit: Choo Choy May/Malay Mail
He told FMT that pushing back the official Raya holidays is acceptable in Islam, especially during an emergency like the Covid-19 pandemic.
There is no word yet on when the decision will be made, but Dr Zulkifli  remarked that the possibility will be discussed with the National Fatwa Council to get the views of the clerics.
While postponing the Hari Raya holidays will be a difficult decision to make, itâ€™s not unheard of.
Indonesia is postponing their Hari Raya holidays to 28-31st December to prevent the countryâ€™s largest internal mass movement as they fight to control the infections.

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M’sian Jokingly Asks Mydin For Baju Raya So They’re Giving Him 10 Sets For Free

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Shopping for clothes can be a nightmare. It’s no surprise when people like Mag (@magmalaya) turn to Twitter for help from other netizens to find the best buys especially when it’s near a festive holiday.

A netizen Zulfadhli (@bbyzulfadhlizin) suggested people get their Raya clothes in Mydin.
He has been buying his Raya clothes from Mydin since he was in high school and the clothes he bought in Form 4 are still in good condition.
Aku dari kecik memang beli dekat Mydin atau Kamdar. Quality not bad kena dengan harga aku suka. Kain memang tahan lama, aku punya baju masa form 4 sampai sekarang masih ok dan boleh pakai😂 pic.twitter.com/qrPV3nUV7t— Zulfadhli Zin (@byzulfadhlizin) April 18, 2022
His reply caught the attention of the admin of Mydin’s official Twitter account, who suggested Zulfadhli get himself another set of Baju Melayu this year.
In response, Zulfadhli shared an edited picture of his family’s Raya picture and jokingly asked Mydin to sponsor his family’s Raya clothes this year.
Come on mydin, kami sekeluarga full set dari songkok, baju, sampin semua dari @MydinMalaysia . Tahun ni sponsor lah kami sekeluarga 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/bJMyc9T5S2— Zulfadhli Zin (@byzulfadhlizin) April 18, 2022
Little did he know, his decision to help others with their Raya shopping would be repaid tenfold.
A kind deed repaid
To his surprise, Mydin’s managing director Datuk Wira Dr Haji Ameer Ali Mydin agreed to send him 10 sets of Hari Raya outfits for free in appreciation of Zulfadhli and his family’s loyalty to the brand.
Zulfadhli thanked Dr Haji Ameer and decided that he would donate the clothes sponsored by Mydin to the less fortunate converts (mualaf) in Johor Bahru.
I will organise it with the Hidayah Centre Foundation Johor NGO.Zulfadhli tweeted.
He also thanked the staff at Mydin Mutiara Rini for helping him pick out the clothes for donation.
From this To thisSemoga tuhan murahkan rezeki tuan @ameermydin & @MydinMalaysia ❤.Baju yang Mydin sponsor ni aku akan salurkan kepada Mualaf-mualaf yang susah di area Johor Bahru untuk raya. Aku akan susun dengan NGO Hidayah Centre Foundation Johor. pic.twitter.com/fXzUpJP4am— Zulfadhli Zin (@byzulfadhlizin) April 24, 2022
Netizens who have also been buying their Raya clothes from Mydin attest to the quality of the clothes and the reasonable prices too.
They said the material feels comfortable and perfect for our humid weather.
Setuju. Aku pon beli kat mydin. Harga jauh lg murah dri jenama2 lain tu. Kualiti sama. Kurta rm40 je— topektorres9 (@Topektorres9) April 18, 2022
Hanya yang pernah beli tahu betapa bestnya baju mydin hahaha— Zulfadhli Zin (@byzulfadhlizin) April 27, 2022

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17 JDT players now fighting influenza after defeating PJ City FC last weekend

After winning the President Cup match against PJ City Football Club (FC) last Sunday, Johor Darul Taâ€™zimâ€™s FC (JDT) technical director Alistair Edwards had to release a press statement on their social media accounts.
He announced that 17 players had contracted an influenza virus,  11 of them from the senior team.
Other teams who were infected are 4 players from the JDT11 team and 3 from the JDT111 team.

Edwards says measures are being taken to contain the virus.

Medical assistance has been summoned to screen all players, coaches, and personnel.
The Seri Gelam Field Training Centre is also being thoroughly sanitized. Pictures of medical staff wearing protective gear was posted on JDT’s social media accounts.

Disinfectant was used to wipe the area down.
At the time of writing, there has been no disclosure on the type of influenza contracted by the team.

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Influenza is a type of virus that is commonly known as the flu.
The most common types of flu are influenza A or B, which are extremely contagious respiratory illnesses.
It normally spreads when you come into contact with something that someone else (who is infected) sneezes or coughs up.
Antibiotics do not help in influenza cases. Instead, it is normally treated symptomatically (like taking fever medicine or cough medicine depending on the symptoms presented).
Flu shots (vaccines) can help prevent contracting the common flu strains.
Generally, the flu will go away in about 7 to 10 days of rest and symptomatic medication.
We hope the squads fully recover by the next match.

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Which Grab voucher is most worth your money? This dude figured it out

Hello broke Malaysians!
We know, sometimes you really need to book a Grab ride. Or just take GrabFood when you need nourishment whilelazy sick at home alone.
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Unfortunately, thereâ€™s no denying that frequent usage of the app can be quite painful to the wallet. But there’s some good news…
Twitter user Calvin Cheng (@calvinchengkw) just figured out the most cost effective GrabFood and Grab ride vouchers!

🚨IMPORTANT Public Service Announcement/Thread🚨
How much are you REALLY paying for your GrabFood or Grab Ride “RMXX off” discount vouchers???
(Platinum only)
â€” Calvin Cheng (@calvinchengkw) August 28, 2019

Do take note that these calculations compare how many Grab
points are needed per RM 1 discount AND for Platinum users.
Formula: Grab Points needed Ã· RM value of discount = Points spent/RM1 discount.

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By comparing all the GrabFood vouchers currently available on
the app, Calvin came up with this graph.

Credit: @calvinchengkw/Twitter

MOST COST-EFFECTIVE:  RM15
GrabFood voucher.
LEAST COST-EFFECTIVE: RM20 GrabFood voucher.

Screenshot from Grab

The RM15 voucher requires only 112.7 points/RM1 while the RM20 voucher takes 118.5 points/RM1.
Interestingly, the RM8 and RM10 vouchers both only use 115 points/RM1. So, better take the RM10 voucher lah.
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Grab Ride
Then, Calvin turned to Grab Ride vouchers and compiled them
into a graph.

 Credit: @calvinchengkw/Twitter

MOST COST-EFFECTIVE:  RM25
Grab Ride voucher.
LEAST COST-EFFECTIVE: RM20 Grab Ride voucher.

 Screenshot from Grab

The RM25 voucher requires only 112.4 points/RM1 while the RM20 voucher takes 118.5 points/RM1.
If RM25 is too much for you, the RM15 voucher is also not
too bad. It requires only 112.7 points/RM1.
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IN CONCLUSION

Conclusions:
👍 Only redeem RM15 off Grab Food vouchers
👍 Only redeem RM25 off Grab Rides vouchers
👍 Use profit generated from this helpful analysis to invest in the stock market@GrabMY
â€” Calvin Cheng (@calvinchengkw) August 28, 2019

Super useful information right?
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A “Katak Sabah” Website Has Popped Up To Track Party-Hopping Politicians There

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A website aptly named Katak Sabah aims to catalogue and keep track of the state’s ribbeting political happenings.

In Sabah, we keep a receipt. https://t.co/S1sJiwJUyF I suggest the others should keep one too.— GreenTeaBern (@BernardGT) August 1, 2020
There’s a website to track all the frogs in Sabah https://t.co/2ZCQuV9olI— Dashran Yohan (@dashranyohan) August 1, 2020
Katak is the Bahasa Malaysia word for “frog” and is commonly used in the country’s political circles to refer to a politician who had switched allegiance, therefore “jumping” or “leaping” to the opposite political camp, from one political party to the other, or from the Government to the Opposition, and vice versa.
Said to be created “by Sabahans for Sabahans”, apparently, the page had popped up sometime in late June 2020, supposedly in anticipation of what’s to come for the future for the state government.
The site works by providing a “katak score” to all of Sabah’s State Legislative Assembly (DUN) members to identify the “hop history” of a politician who had recently or frequently switched sides.
Apparently, the authors of the site had creatively chosen to single out Sabah Star President and Keningau Member of Parliament (MP), Datuk Dr. Jeffrey Kitingan, as its benchmark for what it calls a “special breed of Super Katak Sabah” for his history of “leaping” throughout his political career.
(Katak Sabah)
The page also provides quick info and links to almost every Sabah assemblyperson, which gives Sabahans a neat way of keeping track of what their representatives are up to.
(Katak Sabah)
On July 30, 2020, Sabah’s 15th DUN was effectively dissolved after several elected representatives had jumped sides in an attempt to form a new state government with Tan Sri Musa Aman at the helm.
Following the dissolution, a snap poll will be conducted to recontest 73 DUN seats in Sabah.

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Source:
Sabah’s State Assembly Is Now Dissolved, But I’m Still Chief Minister, Says Shafie Apdal
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“It’s A Scam” Beware Of Calls From Unknown Numbers With Music In The Background

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Recently, there seems to be an increase in scam calls telling people that they owe money to certain organisations.

Sadly, some people have fallen for the scam and lost a lot of their savings. These victims sometimes get no support from their loved ones too because they were deemed stupid to fall for scams.
A Twitter user offered advice to prevent yourself from getting scammed by callers like these.
PSA: if you received a call from an unknown number which begins with “ini notis penting dari Lembaga Hasil Dalam Negeri” with soft music playing in the background, hang up immediately. /1— Amber, but cannot be conclusively established Foo (@Ambering_) March 3, 2022
According to Amber (@Ambering_), you should hang up immediately if you received a call from an unknown number that claims to be from the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN) accompanied by soft music playing in the background.
She claimed that the soft music can put call receivers into a trance and they would do as asked by the scammers on the other end of the line.
If that was true, it would explain why so many people unwittingly fell for the scams.
Netizens offered other ways to waste the scammer’s time or throw them off their game. Some of them prefer to drag out the conversation by talking about unimportant things or pretending to be waiting for their food order.
Some just prefer to keep quiet the moment they answer the call and wait until the scammer gets impatient with them before ending the call. Others just ended the call immediately.
I picked up the call and asked which LHDN branch he was from? He hung up immediately.I find the scam call from “mahkamah” amusing but my favourite is the one from “Pos Laju”.I asked, “Awat pos laju lani dah laju sampai tekan 1 teruih angkat?”He hung up immediately…😅😂😂😂— Samantha Chong 🇲🇾 (@Samantha__chong) March 3, 2022
I wait until it is transferred to someone, and i just listen silently, that guy keep repeating hello? Hello? Hello?. Few minutes then i end the call. Just wanna give some fake hope to him😂— Zayaaa (@Zayakentangg) March 3, 2022
I always hang up the call the moment i heard that msg. But 1 time im just bored so i wait until the call got through.Me : hello? Nih mcd kan? Tadi saya order mcchiken set tapi tak sampai2. Perut dah lapar nih woi!Scammer : mcd? Mcd yer? Mcd kepala bapak kau!Made my day. 🤣— Afiq Rahman (@SensitiveLemon) March 3, 2022
Netizens also warned everyone of other forms of scams. A netizen pointed out a parcel scam that required victims to pay in order to receive their items.
Another trick scammers use was to pretend to be your friend and called you frantically that they have changed their phone number. A few days later, the scammer ‘friend’ would call again to ask for money after telling a sob story.
Andddd if you got a message your parcel is out for delivery like this and you need to pay rm99 don’t take it. Bcs i never choose cod to buy things and my mum paid for it bcs i takde dekat rumah. Turns out it is just a no brand watch that i tak order. pic.twitter.com/mzPZ6THGl6— 잼 (@qilaa____) March 3, 2022
Bware: 1 other trick is rcve n unknown no. He/she act like a fren, n in a harried tone, inform u of new hp no., then keep rminding u 2 delete d old no. (whoever ur actual fren is), n end d call. A few days later, he/she will call again n tell u a sob story n ask 4 financial help.— ipohcmemalee (@ipohcmemalee) March 4, 2022
How do you know if it’s a scam?
Scammers change their modus operandi often when the people wise up to their shenanigans. To keep informed of the several scams, you can check the list of scams listed out by LHDN on their official website here.
According to Free Malaysia Today, LHDN will not discuss any tax-related matter through phone calls. LHDN will send official letters or emails using the @hasil.gov.my domain.
If you’re still not sure if the letter or email you received is a scam, it’s safer to head over to the office in person.
The bottom line is that it’s just better to ignore calls from unknown numbers and calls that ask for a lot of money.
Meanwhile, here’s a list of other scams that you should be wary of.
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Why Do Eggs ‘Stand Up’ During Li Chun Festival?

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Your social media feeds may be filling up with pictures of friends and family standing their eggs proudly in conjunction with li chun, also knows as the “start of spring”.

Li chun follows the traditional Chinese calendar, which divided a year into 24 solar terms. In the Gregorian calendar, li chun would fall on 3 or 4 February and signal the beginning of Spring (not to be confused with the Spring Equinox which means the same thing for the Northern Hemisphere!).
On this day, families will try to set eggs upright on any flat surface. It is said that doing so will bring good luck.
Eggs standing upright on li chun.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
But what’s that got to do with upright eggs?
There’s a folklore saying that eggs can only but stood upright on this day, due to the specific alignment of the Earth and the Sun on the first day of spring. It is said that the gravitational and electromagnetic forces on this day makes it much easier for eggs to stand upright.
Some also say that the words for li chun (立春) is the same for stand or erect, zhan li (站立). Hence why it became a thing to erect eggs on their broad end.
Regardless of how it began, the tradition of standing eggs up began in China and have spread to diaspora communities since.
It’s actually not special
The thing is, it’s actually not that hard to stand eggs upright on any other day compared to li chun.
Trying to balance eggs on their broad end is simply a matter of patience and a steady hand.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
All it takes for and upright egg is slowly finding the center of mass while turning the egg so that there are three contact points to keep it upright.
If you are still unable to balance the egg, one ‘hack’ is to simply scatter a small amount of salt on the surface to increase the uneven surface area, thus creating more opportunities for a triangular contact point of balance.
In fact, the ‘folklore’ has been proven false since 1947, when Japanese physicist Ukichiro Nakaya ran experiments to prove that balancing an egg during this day and any other day in the year takes the same amount of effort without any perceived advantage.
Later on, it was also disproved in 1984 when astronomer Frank D. Ghigo of the University of Minnesota, USA, ran similar experiments and found the same results.
In fact, some countries don’t even practice erecting eggs on the same day: Taiwan does this on the fifth month of the lunar calendar during the Dragonboat festival, while Chinese communities in North America follow the Spring Equinox, which usually lands on 20 March.
There are even tips online on how to make your eggs stand on its broad end.(Credit: Envato)
So why do it anyway?
Like most traditions, it’s likely just something that’s done within the community that got stayed its people.
While there may be no real ‘scientific’ reason for erecting an egg, one thing is for sure: it’s a fun, quick activity to do with your family! And doesn’t that make it worth it, after all?

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First Person Charged For Obstructing Police During MCO

A few days into the movement control order (MCO) and one man has already been charged for voluntarily obstructing the police in Perak.
33-year-old S. Punniamurthy was fined RM5,000 and is facing jail time of 10 months when he committed the offence on March 20.
According to the charge sheet, he failed to show his IC when requested by the police before pushing the officer during the incident.
The court also stated that he was drinking alcohol at the time and was drunk when he was approached by the police.

The charge is under Section 186 of the Penal Code states that those who voluntarily obstruct a public servant when they’re on-duty can face imprisonment for up to two years and fined up to RM10,000.
The MCO was enforced in response to the COVID-19 pandemic after the government invoked the Prevention and Control Act (PCID) Act 1988 and Police Act (PA) 1967.
Under the PCID, agencies such as the police and the military may be called upon by the Health Minister to help stop the spread of an outbreak.
Some Malaysians were reported to be ignoring the MCO despite warnings from health officials to stay indoors throughout the two-week period.

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PEMULIH Recovery Plan: Part 1 – For The Rakyat

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin on 28 June announced the RM150 billion Rakyat Protection and Economic Recovery Package (PEMULIH) as Malaysia continues to remain in lockdown under Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan.

READ MORE: There Are 4 Phases Planned For The Country To Recover From Covid-19
The total value of the PEMULIH package is RM 150 billion and includes the government’s direct fiscal injection of RM10 billion.
PEMULIH has three main focuses: continuing the People’s Concern Agenda (Agenda Prihatin Rakyat), supporting businesses, and improving vaccination rates.

Continuing the Agenda Prihatin Rakyat
Bantuan Prihatin Rakyat or BPR.

The government has agreed to pay in addition to the BPR, up to RM500, in July and the payment will be made in stages starting tomorrow (29 June).
The third phase of the BPR will include assistance ranging from RM 100 to RM 1,400 and will be paid in September.
September will also involve payment for BPR appeal cases.
Covid-19 Special Assistance

Households in the hardcore poor category will receive the assistance of RM500 in August, RM500 in November, and RM300 in December, while single individuals in the hardcore poor category will receive assistance as much as RM200 in August and RM300 in November.
B40 households will receive as much as RM500 in August and RM300 in December, while singles in the B40 category will receive the assistance of RM200 in August.
M40 households will receive RM250 and singles in the M40 category will receive RM100 in August.
Income Loss Assistance

In October, as much as RM500 will be channeled to workers who lost their income based on EPF or SOCSO data in 2021.
The Government will also expand the Job Seeker Allowance to non-SOCSO contributors especially new graduates, school leavers, and informal sector workers. They can register at the MYFutureJobs platform and will receive an allowance of at least RM300.
The government will allocate RM125 million through HRD Corp. to implement the Place and Train initiative under the Janapreneur program especially for school leavers and graduates.
MDEC will also improve the existing programs, namely eRezeki and GLOW, in order to help over 20,000 job seekers in the gig economy.
Food basket assistance programme

The government will allocate RM300,000 to each Member of Parliament to implement a Food Basket Assistance program to help affected groups in their respective constituencies.
Additionally, RM10 million will be provided for the purpose of implementing a special Food Basket Assistance programme for the Orang Asli.
Oil prices remain

Retail prices for RON95 petrol, diesel, and LPG, will remain.
To address the issue of the increasing prices of 1kg to 5kg bottled cooking oil,  the government will implement a Price Control program based on the threshold value of Crude Palm Oil.
To ensure the supply of 1kg polybag packed cooking oil is guaranteed, the government will provide an additional allocation of RM1 billion. This will fix the price of a 1kg polybag packs of cooking oil at a subsidized price of RM2.50.
Psychosocial support

The government will expand psychosocial support through channels such as talian kasih.
RM15 million will be allocated to non-governmental organizations or NGOs to assist the government in addressing social issues such as mental health, homelessness, and other social problems at the community level.
Electricity bill discounts

A 5% to 40% discount on electricity bills will be given according to use with a maximum limit of 900 kWh a month.
A discount of 40% will be given to electricity consumption below 200kWh per month and 15% for consumption between 201kWh to 300kWh per month.
This discount will go into effect for a period of three months beginning with the July 2021 bill.
For the affected sectors of the economy especially hotel operators, theme parks, convention centers, shopping malls, local tourism offices as well as travel and tourism agencies, an electricity bill discount of 10% will be extended for another three months, from October to December 2021.
Free internet

The country’s major telecommunications service provider companies have agreed to extend the provision of 1 gigabit of data, daily, for free, until the end of the year.
Mobile banks

Mobile banking services have been launched this month in Sarawak and Bank Simpanan Nasional will start the facility in Sabah in July.
To make it easier for more people to get banking services, the government will offer an allocation of RM18 million for local banks to provide about 30 Mobile Bank units in Peninsular Malaysia, Sabah, and Sarawak. This includes 250 rural areas and mukims.
Through this initiative, people can access various banking services including opening accounts; depositing, withdrawing, and transferring money; paying bills as well as digital banking.

You can find the original text for the speech here.
READ MORE: PEMULIH Recovery Plan: Part 2 – For The Economy
READ MORE: PEMULIH Recovery Plan: Part 3 – To Achieve Herd Immunity

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Who Exactly Is “Papa Cheah” ?

Forbes Asia just published its annual philanthropy list for 2019, and Tan Sri Dato’ Seri Dr. Jeffrey Cheah is the only Malaysian to be named as an Asian Hero of Philanthropy this year.
But that’s not all, Cheah is the only Malaysian to be named on Forbes Asia’s list three times. His contributions, according to the lists from those three years, were all for educational causes through the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation. These include a RM482 million funding for scholarships and RM35 million to support local schools.
While all that sounds really impressive, it doesn’t tell us much about Cheah aside from the fact that he’s really generous. As in, we all know that he’s the chairman of the Sunway Group and one of the richest men in Malaysia – but who is Jeffrey Cheah as a person?
So we did a little digging (ie. Google search + asking around) to find out more about the man.
Firstly, he’s super hands-on with keeping the environment clean
Cheah was the subject of a viral Facebook post back in 2016 when someone spotted him picking up trash around Bandar Sunway.

Scrolling through the comments section, we learned that this is apparently a habit of his.
A few users wrote that Cheah does walkabouts every week to check on the town’s infrastructure, facilities, and picks up rubbish if he comes by any. An ex-Sunway staff also mentioned that Cheah “is quite particular” about cleanliness, especially on his property’s premises.
He’s affectionately known as “Daddy Cheah” or “Papa Cheah” by some students in Sunway University
Our intern, Sarah, told us about this. She said that students would shout “Daddy Cheah!” whenever they see him on campus, and he would always be happy to hear it.
We didn’t believe it at first, but a simple Google search revealed that this is really the case:

Note: You can definitely ask him for a selfie.
Credit: Sarah Jasmin Harme
He used to play drums for a lion dance troupe when he was younger
Credit: Cegoh/Pixabay
Cheah mentioned in an interview with The Star that he used to play drums for a lion dance troupe during Chinese New Year. After collecting angpows for their performances, the troupe would then donate it to an old folks’ home; or he would share it with his less fortunate friends.
His scholarships really do make a difference
A friend of mine “Steven Soon” happened to be a recipient of a scholarship under the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation. During one of our conversations years ago, he did mention that he really needed the scholarship as it was the only way for him to pursue his studies in filmmaking.
So I reached out to Steven to find out how the scholarship has helped him.
Steven is the one in blue, in front of the Sunway University flag.(Credit: Steven Soon)
“Aside from funding my studies, it gave me an opportunity to lead a group of 100 students to Lancaster University in the UK for a summer exchange programme, all expenses paid. There, I was able to be an ambassador not just for my university, but for my country,” he said.
He added, “Getting the scholarship and studying in the university has helped me grow so much that even before the completion of my degree, I was already given job offers.”  Steven recently graduated with first class honours and is now working as a director of photography, editor, and scriptwriter at a media company.
Evidently, he’s really passionate about education
Credit: Sunway Group/Facebook
Sunway College was making losses during the mid-1980s recession. However, Cheah refused to close the college as he doesn’t think people should “toy with children’s education“. He is also a firm believer that education is the main key to break the cycle of poverty. This is why he created the Jeffrey Cheah Foundation to provide financial assistance to Malaysian students and schools.
Which explains why he was named Hero of Philanthropy not once, but thrice!
Here’s to you, Jeffrey Cheah.
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11,079 New Covid-19 Cases: 5-Figure Record Shocks Malaysians

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The country has been struggling to keep our Covid-19 cases down, but 13 July 2021 marked the first time ever the country has hit the 5-figure mark with 11,079 new cases.
According to Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the Klang Valley saw the largest number of cases.
Selangor recorded 5,263 cases while Kuala Lumpur recorded 1,521 cases.
The total number of Covid-19 cases so far is 855,949.
Pada 13 Julai 2021: Jumlah kes COVID-19 yang dilaporkan adalah 11,079 kes.Pecahan setiap negeri:Selangor : 5,263 kesWPKL : 1,521 kesJohor : 406 kesSabah : 239 kesSarawak : 472 kesNegeri Sembilan : 1,033 kesPulau Pinang : 234 kes pic.twitter.com/U0Bk5j8ajJ— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) July 13, 2021
Pecahan kes baharu #COVID19. pic.twitter.com/rm1TmAycOO— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) July 13, 2021

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Fly And Display The ‘Jalur Gemilang’ Correctly This National Day

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Malaysians will be celebrating the 65th National Day on 31 August 2022. To add to the festivities, the public is encouraged to display the Malaysian flag proudly around their homes or business premises as a show of patriotism.

Since September is also another patriotic day (in case you forget, Malaysia Day is on 16 September), it’s best if we get our flag positions right the first time round!
The do’s and don’ts of displaying the Jalur Gemilang
If you’re clueless about the right way to display our Malaysian flag, Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia (JAPEN) released a simple infographic guide to help.
What’s acceptable?
The Jalur Gemilang must only be displayed horizontally. The same applies if it’s arranged in the same flagline row.The flag must always start with a red line and end with a white line. The same goes if it’s hung vertically as a banner.For banners, the Jalur Gemilang must have a triangular ‘tail end’ that is 1.8 times the length of the banner.Only the primary colours and motifs of the Jalur Gemilang such as red, blue, white and yellow colours can be used.
Image: Jabatan Penerangan WPKL/ Twitter
What’s unacceptable?
The Jalur Gemilang cannot be hung vertically in a flagline.The flag can’t be hung backwards.The Jalur Gemilang cannot be displayed in triangular shapes in a flagline.The flag can’t be used as a table cloth, curtains, umbrellas, face masks or clothes.The flag can’t be used to wrap around objects such as bottles, vases, tins, poles and more.It’s prohibited to alter the flag to be used to advertise the Merdeka month or as logos.The image of the flag cannot be covered by texts in infographics.Of course, the flag shouldn’t be torn or tattered in any way.
Image: Jabatan Penerangan WPKL/ Twitter
READ MORE: Nak Pasang Bendera Jalur Gemilang? Ini Langkah Yang Sebetulnya
Those who disobey the rules or degrade the national flag can be prosecuted under Sections 3 and 5 of the Emblems and Names (Prevention of Improper Use)(Act 414).
Upon conviction, it carries a maximum punishment of RM20,000 in fines and three years in jail.
Those caught disobeying the law can also be charged under Section 8 of the National Emblem (Control of Display) Act 1949 (Act 193) and the Sedition Act 1948 (Act 15) for the same offence.

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Police Disclose That No Summons Were Issued To The Public For Not Wearing A Mask In Their Private Vehicles

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Even though a number of Malaysians reported otherwise, the police have disclosed that according to their records, they have not issued a single summon to anyone for not wearing masks while inside their private vehicle.

This was told to Malay Mail by Bukit Aman CID deputy director (Investigation and Legal) DCP Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid.
After checking with all states, not a single summons was issued on the matter of not wearing a mask in a private vehicle.Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid via Malay Mail
Malay Mail had contacted the police officer for information on the refund procedure for those who had been fined.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
Following this, Mior advised those who believed they had been issued the RM1,000 compound for the “offence” to visit their nearest police station for clarification.
During his security briefing last week, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob acknowledged the complaints that had been posted on social media, saying that those who had paid the summons could claim back their money from the Health Ministry.
He also reiterated that the mandatory use of face mask since 1 August only applied to instances when individuals were in crowded and public spaces. This includes public transport vehicles such as e-hailing vehicles.
Meanwhile, drivers and passengers travelling in their own vehicles with their friends and family do not have to wear a mask.

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Coldplay Tickets Sold Out! People Still In Queue Aren’t Happy

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Live Nation has announced that all the tickets for Coldplay Music of the Spheres World Tour are officially SOLD OUT. No more, nada, zilch, yilek!

Coldplay fans who queued for the second time today, after missing the pre-sales for CIMB cardholders only, are sad to have missed out on the opportunity to watch the concert live this November.
Many people have complained that they were still in the online queue when they found out all the tickets had been taken.
🪐 Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour is officially SOLD OUT! 🪐We would like to thank everyone for your extraordinary overwhelming support towards Coldplay live in Kuala Lumpur, looking forward to seeing you on 22nd November at National Stadium Bukit Jalil! 🌠❤ pic.twitter.com/gt21U6UQ1C— Live Nation Malaysia (@livenationmy) May 17, 2023
Some have turned their anger towards ticket scalpers who have posted their tickets for sale on online sites with marked-up prices.
The concert organiser Live Nation has cautioned fans not to purchase third-party tickets from these scalpers as these tickets could be voided on the day of entry.
However, seasoned concertgoers were doubtful that it makes any difference and don’t think any action would be taken against scalpers and touts.
Netizens advised others not to give in and risk buying tickets from scalpers and touts online.
This led to calls for concert organisers to make the tickets non-transferable and verified, similar to what was done for Ed Sheeran’s 2017 concert in Bangkok.
Some claimed that latecomers in the online queue managed to get tickets while those who queued as early as 8am did not.
An annoyed netizen said at this rate, they rather queue up for physical tickets so at least they know they were in line instead of putting up with a flawed system.
Previously, netizens asked Coldplay to consider having a day-two show to get ahead of ticket scalpers.
There’s no word yet whether that can happen and there’s no guarantee that it’ll do much to stop opportunists from trying to make a quick profit.
READ MORE: Scalpers Already Selling Coldplay Tickets Online After CIMB Pre-Sale Ended
My Coldplay ticket journey :8:45am : ready9:01am : refresh mcm nak mampos9:15am : pre-que10am : queueing 11:45am : still queueing 12:27pm : tahu tahu sold out.#COLDPLAYinKL— o (@oyiendrws) May 17, 2023
the system is quite unfair. i've been on the queue since 9am but the bar still stuck at 10% after a freaking one hour on the line. i see a bunch of those that started at 10am++ and already got the ticket😤 i wonder what makes us differ in terms of the buying que??? #COLDPLAYinKL— tyra (@oohathirah) May 17, 2023
Korang search je.Ramai ulat ticket…owh jap 'reseller' luar tu.Call them out.Organisers won't do shit about this.YOU as a concert goer can.Don't use their services.Expose them for their activities.Trust me. You can't fight against those using bots etc— ᴊᴏᴇ ʟᴇᴇ (@iamjoelee) May 17, 2023
Yes. Like this one where they stamp your full name on the ticket.Best part: The organiser checked each and every one ticket with your ID before entering the venue.If the details are not the same, they'll ask you to get the owner of the ticket to come and verify. https://t.co/rF1BBUtNSJ pic.twitter.com/kP6hO1hljQ— Izzati Rosdi (@xatyrosdi) May 17, 2023
Don’t buy from scalpers. We all have to be patient, even if it is for an event we would love to attend. Let the scalpers hold on the thousands of ringgit worth of tickets they can’t sell. If this happens a few times for a few events, they will get the message and cease to exist.— Nanda Gopal (@NandaGo36944790) May 17, 2023
Best way to make them suffer is to not buy from them. Let them hold on to the ticket until the concert ends. That's the only way to combat scalpers. We've played this game with PS5 orders before. https://t.co/84GAC7qRfu— Abah (@chairman_GLC) May 17, 2023
So we can't do anything about them? @livenationmy @CIMBMalaysia #COLDPLAYinKL #Coldplay pic.twitter.com/iXT7nHVwWx— GreenTe🔺Bern 🇲🇾 (@BernardGT) May 17, 2023
At this point, just bring back physical ticketing. I rather queue under the hot sun, atleast knowing where I'm at in the queue than buying online in a flawed system. Queueing since 8am but my bar didnt even move an inch. Whereas those that came late alr got tics. #COLDPLAYinKL— xawax (@musiz_que) May 17, 2023

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Maszlee Malik Dismayed That 21,316 Students Quit School, Netizens Voice Worry About The Future

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The pandemic has been difficult for both students and teachers in Malaysia.

Although formal schooling was moved to online learning, not every student can participate due to the lack of infrastructure and access, especially students in poorer and rural areas.
Former education minister Maszlee Malik expressed dismay on Twitter when he learned that as many as 21,316 students quit school between March 2020 and July 2021.
Please save my country and my people from the uncertainty of the future and decay under corrupt rulers.Former education minister Maszlee Malik on Twitter.
😭😭😭Semenjak Mac 2020 sehingga Julai 2021 seramai 21,316 anak-anak telah berhenti sekolah!!!Apakah yang telah berlaku kepada Malaysia???Ya Allah selamatkanlah negara dan bangsaku dari ketidaktentuan masa hadapan dek kebobrokan para penguasa yang jadong 🤲 pic.twitter.com/EKtpKdB7gl— Maszlee Malik 🏴🇲🇾 (@maszlee) December 5, 2021
He also attached a screenshot of a reply by Education Minister Mohd Radzi Jidin to Kangar MP Noor Amin Ahmad who asked how many children have stopped schooling since March 2020.
School dropouts are defined as those who have ceased their schooling before completing their education within the stipulated duration.
Based on the tweet, 11,301 students (0.24%) stopped schooling from March to December 2020. From January to July 2021, the figure was 10,015 students (0.21%).
What had been done?
According to Malaysiakini, in early January this year, Maszlee Malik launched a public sponsorship programme named Untuk Malaysia to save students from dropping out of schools during the pandemic period.
The movement needs at least RM250 per child every month. Maszlee hoped to help at least 1,000 children in the first stage.
The programme also trains volunteers and teachers before they help teach children to read, write and calculate.
As well-meaning the movement was, it seems like it wasn’t enough.
What do netizens have to say about the number of dropouts?
A netizen shared his worries and said the number of dropouts would impact the country in 10 years time.

Another netizen wrote that the school system had been thrown into disarray since the pandemic started.
They also shared that their sister, who’s still in school, has voiced her intention to find work instead of studying due to financial constraints.

Based on the other tweets, many students felt the same and rather work right away.

The next person voiced anger at the Malaysian politicians who rather do anything but help the rakyat.

Amidst all the anger and disappointment, a few netizens sought solutions instead.
One of them asked whether they should organise a platform for students to seek moral support before they decide to quit school.

Reasons for dropouts
No reasons are given to explain why there’s a large number of school dropouts.
Among the reasons pointed out over the years include:
Child and teen marriageLack of internet accessFinancial constraints due to low salaries and high cost of living.
Netizens on Twitter pointed out some of these factors too.

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Viral “Abang Tunjal” Gets Jailtime Again For Slapping Restaurant Server

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A man who was previously sentenced to seven days in prison for threatening and hitting a woman’s head in a recent viral video, has been given an additional nine-day prison sentence today.

As reported by Astro Awani, the Cameron Highlands Magistrates Court made this decision after the accused was found guilty of an additional two charges for slapping two restaurant servers.
Mohamad Zaim Faiz Tarmizi, 29, pleaded guilty to the additional two charges today.
Additionally, Magistrate Qasiratul Jannah Usmani Othman also imposed a fine of RM1,000 for each charge, or nine days in prison if the accused fails to pay the fine.
However, the court ordered that the prison sentence be served concurrently from the date of arrest, which was on Thursday.
Mohamad Zaim, who works as a factory supervisor in Serdang, was accused of intentionally causing injury to the two restaurant servers, Samir Das and V Dennis Pillai where both offenses were allegedly committed at a steamboat restaurant in Tanah Rata on 4 June.
He was charged under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which provides for imprisonment for up to one year or a fine of up to RM2,000, or both, upon conviction.
The accused also pleaded for a minimal fine and was visibly emotional, wiping away tears, citing his wife’s upcoming delivery and his young child.
He also admitted to feeling remorseful after serving a seven-day prison sentence for a previous offence and promised not to repeat the same mistake in the future.
Last week, a viral video shared on Facebook by a user named Aizacd Zack depicted an incident where a man wearing a red t-shirt exited his car, approached a lady driver’s window, and began scolding the female driver about her driving skills.
READ MORE: “Abang Sado” Who Hit Woman’s Head Jailed Seven Days
When the driver rolled down the window, he proceeded to strike her head.
The man, who was later identified as Mohamad Zaim, was later apprehended by the police and subsequently remanded for three days, starting from 7 June to 9 June.
Tapah District Police Chief, Superintendent Wan Azharuddin Wan Ismail, stated that the remand request for the suspect was made at the Tapah Magistrate’s Court under Section 323/506/509 of the Penal Code.

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73yo grandmother accidentally forgotten by son at R&R

Just a week after a mother forgot her daughter at an R&R, the tables have turned and this time a son forgot his mother at an R&R.

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The son was driving his wife and mother home to Kuala Lumpur after their Raya holiday in Bukit Payong, Terengganu.
On the way, they stopped at the Bukit Besi R&R for the wife. While waiting, the son fell asleep. As her son slept, the mother realized that she needed to go as well and left the car.

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When the wife returned, the son departed immediately as he wanted to beat the traffic. Neither of them checked to see if the mother was still in the car with them.
The 73-year-old mother returned later, to find that the car was gone. She refused help from the members of the public, but luckily two Road Transport Department staff members chanced upon her and sent her to the Bukit Besi police station.

Picture credit: Twitter

According to Dungun police chief Superintendent Baharudin Abdullah, the mother had a daughter who teaches in Bukit Payong.
Eventually, a grandson picked her up from the police station and brought her back to Bukit Payong.

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As for the son and his wife, they only realized the mother was missing when they stopped for lunch at the Gambang R&R near Kuantan, a whopping 196km away!
Netizens were outraged, but mostly amused.

pundei might be smoking something during raya and we would never want to smoke that shit…How could someone REALISE ONLY AFTER 200km..HOW LA HOW…!!!!
After driving 200km, son realises he left mother behind at Bukit Besi R https://t.co/aoxW4r9B4n
â€” Mr.HARIKESHWARAN (@ReTaYu_CasH) June 10, 2019

haritu kes anak TERtinggal kat shell Temerloh.. ini kes TERtinggal emak pulakkk kat R&R Bukit Besi arah Kuantan.. astaga apa jadah laaa yg bermain dalam kepala otak dorang masa ni????
â€” Ama Risa Rosales (@ama_risa) June 9, 2019

I wanna laugh but karma might strike back and someone will leave me 200kn behind…https://t.co/c904rWdTQr
â€” Hubert Ian Lee (@iHubertLee) June 10, 2019

Their rushing off cost them even more time, as they had to return back to Bukit Payong to fetch her again.

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Always check that everyone is in the car before driving off!


Tourist Submarine “Titan” Missing Since Sunday While Exploring Titanic Wreck

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A search and rescue operation is underway in the mid-Atlantic after a tourist submarine went missing during a dive to Titanic’s wreck on Sunday.

According to the authorities, OceanGate Expeditions’ Titan submersible measuring 6.5 metres lost contact about an hour and 45 minutes into its dive.
BBC reported that the submersible can carry five passengers: a pilot, three paying guests, and a “content expert.”
One of the passengers in the missing submersible is Hamish Harding, a 58-year-old British billionaire businessman and explorer.
According to CNN, the other two passengers are a Pakistani father Shahzada Dawood, 48, and his 19-year-old son, Sulaiman Dawood.
The Dawood family is one of the richest families in Pakistan. Shahzada is a trustee of the SETI Institute in California and the vice chairman of Dawood Hercules Corporation, part of the Dawood Group.
The Titan submersible. Image: OceanGate Expeditions
Tour firm OceanGate said all options are being explored to rescue the five people onboard.
The Titanic wreck lies some 435 miles (700km) south of St John’s, Newfoundland, but the rescue mission is being run from Boston, Massachusetts.
Government agencies, the US and Canadian navies and commercial deep-sea firms are helping with the rescue operation.
The truck-sized Titan submersible usually dives with a four-day emergency supply of oxygen.

We anticipate there is somewhere between 70 and the full 96 hours available at this point.
Rear Adm John Mauger of the US Coast Guard
Two aircrafts, a submarine, and sonar buoys have been deployed to aid in the rescue operation.
Rear Adm Mauger said the area in which the search is taking place was remote so it’s making operations difficult.
He added that the rescue teams were “taking this personally” and were doing everything they could to bring the passengers home safely.
The 3D view of the Titanic wreckage.
The First And Only Manned Mission To The Titanic in 2023
Before the expedition, Harding posted on social media that he was proud to finally announce that he was joining the mission to the Titanic wreck.
He said the mission was likely to be the first and only manned mission to the Titanic in 2023 due to the “worst winter in Newfoundland in 40 years.”

A weather window has just opened up and we are going to attempt a dive tomorrow.
Hamish Harding, British billionaire businessman and explorer
OceanGate said they were deeply thankful for the extensive assistance received from several government agencies and deep sea companies to help re-establish contact with the submersible.
The company billed the eight-day trip on its carbon-fibre submersible as a “chance to step outside of everyday life and discover something truly extraordinary.”
Based on the website, one expedition is ongoing and two more have been planned for June 2024.
pic.twitter.com/JmH8e47zuI— OceanGate Expeditions (@OceanGateExped) June 19, 2023
The Titan submersible
Tickets cost $250,000 (RM1,159,875) for an eight-day trip including dives to the Titanic wreck at a depth of 3,800m (12,500ft).
Each full dive to the wreck, including the descent and ascent, takes around eight hours.
The Titan vessel weighs 23,000 lbs (10,432kg) and can reach depths of up to 13,100 ft. It has 96 hours of life support for a crew of five.
The Titan is piloted using a Logitech gaming controller. Since it doesn’t have a GPS, it’s guided by text messages sent by the team above water.
The OceanGate website lists three submersibles it owns, but only the Titan is capable of diving deep enough to reach the Titanic wreckage.
A vessel called the Polar Prince, which is used to transport submersibles to the wreckage site, was involved in the expedition.

We've hit 1 million views of our short film "Titan – A Viewport to #Titanic"! Thank you for watching and we're glad you've enjoyed seeing the wreck through Titan's eyes as much as we do. Watch: https://t.co/cBhBocZvsG— OceanGate Expeditions (@OceanGateExped) March 22, 2023

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Singapore Is Fighting Coronavirus With A Rap Dance For Kids & It’s Kinda Genius

Fear of the coronavirus outbreak in Singapore is definitely on a different level.
When the government raised the Disease Outbreak Response System Condition (DORSCON) to Orange in early February, mass panic ensued, and Malaysians witnessed with bewilderment the images and videos of the islanders wiping supermarket shelves clean of produce and supplies.
Credit: Najib Memes For Barisan Teens/Facebook
Their fears are not for nothing, though. With 81 confirmed COVID-19 cases (as of 19th February), Singapore has the highest number of infected patients in Southeast Asia.
While health experts tackle the medical side of things, the Singapore Education Ministry let out a therapeutic dose of its own- a music video called â€œBye Bye Virus.â€
The 1-minute video features some pretty â€œsickâ€ moves, where primary school students dance to the song that pretty much outlines all the precautionary measures one should take to prevent coronavirus infection.
Coronavirus, go away. Coronavirus, donâ€™t you stay. Coronavirus, go away. Coronavirus, down down.â€œBye Bye Virusâ€ via Ministry of Education Singapore.
Thatâ€™s not all, the music video also features five â€œsoaperheroesâ€ – Wipe up Wilson, Super soaper Soffy, Virus screener Varun, Hands down Hana, and Mask up Mei Mei â€“ who remind the kids how to keep themselves squeaky clean in light of the viral threat bubbling under the surface.

If this video makes you nostalgic for Phua Chu Kangâ€™s iconic 2003 â€œSAR-vivorâ€ rap, donâ€™t worry because Singapore government also brings him back for a COVID-19 public service announcement (PSA). The only catch is that he’s doesn’t have a, ehm, catchy song this time.

https://www.facebook.com/gov.sg/videos/145022236542046/

Itâ€™s strange, but the rap dance video is kinda genius
True, the rap dance video may seem perplexing but there is undeniable proof that music helps in memory.
One 2008 study pointed out that rhythm, with or without musical accompaniment, can facilitate recall of text. The researchers also realised that familiarity with a rhythm or melody helped in remembering past information.
So it means that the Singaporean government is on the right track to making sure that its young citizens know how to protect themselves during the outbreak.
In that case, weâ€™ll be singing â€œCoronavirus go awayâ€ while remembering the wise words of Phua Chu Kang to, er, “use your brain!”

SARS rap (2003) – Phua Chu KangIn 2003, during the SARS outbreak, PCK appeared in a music video called "PCK Sar-vivor Rap". This 4-minute-long music video is to teach the local people on how to prevent SARS in Singapore. With the Wuhan virus spreading rapidly, perhaps it's time to resurrect this song.Posted by Wake Up, Singapore on Monday, January 20, 2020

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Newlyweds & 17 Bridesmaids Detained & Fined In Langkawi For MCO Wedding Photoshoot

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A newlywed couple in Langkawi, Kedah received a serenade of police sirens when they, along with 17 of their bridesmaids were detained and slapped with a RM1,000 fine each for having a wedding photoshoot during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.

According to police, the “wedding party” was spotted wearing matching outfits on a Wednesday evening (3 February) while they were snapping a few pictures by a river near a housing area in Ayer Hangat.
Police said that a few people from the group – who were between the ages of 17 to 28-years-old – were residents in the area while others came from other parts of the island.
All 19 of them together were escorted back to the Kuah Police Station for not having valid reason to be outside during the MCO and issued compounds individually before being released.
Pics or it didn’t happen!
A video of the whole incident also apparently made its way on to social media.
The clip showed the alleged wedding party merrily posing for pictures before showing them being hauled away to the police station in the back of a “black maria” lorry.

Wedding woes?
The government had issued a ban on all social activities and gatherings including engagement parties, wedding receptions, religious events, reunions as well as retreats with the instalment of MCO 2.0 in January.
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Reportedly, some Malaysian couples are also forced to postpone or cancel their wedding plans because the National Registration Department (JPN) are apparently not allowing new marriage registrations for the time being.
However, some states like Kedah and Selangor have issued guidelines for Muslim couples to be married at their respective state religious authority offices or through video conferencing.

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Source:
Pasangan pengantin dan 17 rakan ditahan, kompaun langgar PKP
MCO 2.0 SOP For Peninsular Malaysia & Labuan As Of Feb 4, 2021
No go for marriage registration
Bakal pengantin perlu jalani ujian Covid-19 sebelum nikah
Majlis akad nikah di Selangor kembali guna kaedah sidang video


Malaysians Recall Stories Of Japanese Atrocities Following Propaganda Comments From Japanese YouTuber

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If there’s one thing we’ve all learned from our history books, it’s that the Japanese occupation was one of the worst things to befall the British colony of Malaya now known as Malaysia.

Malaysia or Malaya was gradually occupied by the Japanese between 8 December 1941, with the Japanese remaining in occupation, and up to the point they surrendered to the Allies in 1945.
Since then, survivors of this cruel regime have passed down horrifying tales of what the Japanese soldiers had done to their families and them from generation to generation.
Recently, Japanese YouTuber Yoko Ishii came under fire from what seemed like the whole of South East Asia when she accused the TIME magazine for spreading “Chinese propaganda” on their front page edition featuring Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida.
In a series of tweets she wrote:

“TRUE MILITARY POWER”!? HUH!?!? This cover is CHINESE PROPAGANDA! THIS IS WRONG!PM Kishida hasn’t said such a thing, nor is he going to. Even if Japan doubles its defense budget, China’s more than triples that. Japan is finally preparing for China’s threat though not enough.
Japanese YouTuber Yoko Ishii
Adding on, she also said:

Westerners probably have no idea, but Japan’s war guilt imprint is coming from China’s propaganda against Japan which says Japan was a military power that tortured other Asians and that’s why the country should never have military forces, nukes etc. Time says we’re going BACK.
Japanese YouTuber Yoko Ishii

https://twitter.com/randomyoko/status/1656703234348843008?s=20

These sets of tweets riled up South East Asians who had a lot to say coming from countries that were under the Japanese occupation back in the day.
Twitter user @tattyhassan said:

My arwah tok used tell me stories about how when the Japanese masuk their kampung, they’d hid the women & girls in a hole that they dug, together with the beras etc bcs they’d come to rape the ladies and burn all food supplies.
@tattyhassan via Twitter
Another Twitter user @maimaimai95 called out Yoko saying:

SIT DOWN. Your country invaded my country (Malaysia) and my ancestors from China had to flee Mainland China because you lot went on with the Manchurian War.The Japanese Army killed our men, raped our women, lynched our elders, and tortured our children. That’s propaganda?!
@maimaimai95 via Twitter
Adding on, she recalled a story told by her late great grandfather who had to run away from Mainland China because the Japanese were killing his family.
She noted that him being a Chinese immigrant in Malaya during the Japanese Occupation was also dangerous because the Japanese Army back then would slaughter many Chinese people.

Malayan women were made into “COMFORT LADIES” which were literally teenagers being taken away from their families to be PROSTITUTES for the Japanese soldiers. PLEASE ASK HOW MANY MALAYSIANS HAVE JAPANESE ANCESTRY THANKS TO THIS ATROCIOUS PRACTICE?!
@maimaimai95 via Twitter
At the same time, Twitter user @faizalhamssin recalled a story his grandmother once told him.
He tweeted:

My late grandma kept an old Quran at home, with some pages torn. Years ago I asked her, “where did the pages go?”. She explained, a Japanese soldier came to the house & used them as toilet paper. Japanese imperialism was vile. We shouldn’t whitewash history.
@faizalhamssin via Twitter
Twitter user @sanryvji shared:

Japanese soldiers used to rob Malaysians of their infant children, throw them into the air, and see how many they could impale with their bayonets. for sport. and that wasn’t the worst thing my grandfather witnessed from them. We were never allowed to ride bikes around him because he witnessed a child beheaded as he rode by a Japanese soldier, who sliced his head off. the boy couldn’t have known. his body kept cycling a few metres before his body finally collapsed.
@sanryvji via Twitter
On the other hand, Twitter user @Natcromancer said:

There are a million stories about the brutality of Japanese occupation from Korea to Malaysia. We don’t need any other country’s “propaganda”. We just listen to the horrors that our grandparents and great-grandparents had to live through.
@Natcromancer via Twitter

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Free Balloons, Gifts, Dinosaurs & Play Pens Welcome Children At PICKids PPVs In Klang Valley

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Things were bright and cheery at the World Trade Center Kuala Lumpur (WTCKL) during the official launch of the Children’s National Covid-19 Immunisation Program (PICKids) on Thursday (3 February).

WTCKL’s vaccination centre (PPV) became alive with colourful decorations, dinosaurs, photo booths and the pitter-patter of kids who came to be vaccinated with their first dose of the Corona vaccine.
Our young children are getting themselves vaccinated, yay! #PICKids Love that they’ve made the effort to make the environment cheery with free balloons and dinosaur footstep stickers on the floor to guide the way. pic.twitter.com/JD68Jo8NUg— Mediha (@mediha_m) February 3, 2022
The PPV also saw the attendance of popular kids TV mascots like Upin and Ipin to welcome these brave kids and comfort them during the exciting (or even frightening) ordeal.
The kids apparently also received free balloons and other goodies as a bonus for getting their shots.
Antara kanak-kanak pertama yang menerima vaksin COVID-19 hari ini. #PICKids #LindungDiriLindungSemua pic.twitter.com/x8Mjrc5i5M— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) February 3, 2022
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar shared his excitement about the program and personally enjoyed the “uber cute” photobooth adorning the PPV.
The minister explained that the vaccination program would take place simultaneously at hospitals and PPVs nationwide. Priority for the vaccine will be given to children between five and 11-years old who are immunocompromised or with comorbidities.
PPV @wtcklofficial meriah dengan penerima #PICKids pada hari pertama vaksinasi kanak-kanak. The kids were confident, excited and brave. Process flow smooth. Photo booths uber cute. Register your kids now for #PICKids at @my_sejahtera. #LindungDiriLindungSemua pic.twitter.com/16NczwJhr2— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) February 3, 2022
Things were similarly lively at the Shah Alam Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC) PPV, where there were even play areas set for kids to chill out and have fun.
Sekitar PPV Integrasi Ideal Convention Centre (IDCC), Shah Alam sempena pelancaran #PICKids yang telah mula beroperasi pada hari ini.Janji temu vaksinasi kakak-kanak sudah boleh dibuat melalui aplikasi MySejahtera. #LindungDiriLindungKanakKanakLindungSemua pic.twitter.com/TikrUSGtrl— ProtectHealth Corporation (@protecthealthco) February 3, 2022
Online, parents there to accompany their children were proud to show off portraits of their little ones finally getting their vaccinations.
Alhamdulillah… my Isabella is finally COVID-19 #Vaccinated at #PICKids. Thank you for the swift rollout @Khairykj @DrNoorAzmi @aafaizli @protecthealthco @JKJAVMY ✅ Vaccination – Free of Charge✅ Post Vaccination Treats – RM 14.90✅ Smiggles – 💸💸💸😅 pic.twitter.com/u1AAAKEtfW— HazwanOnCall (@hazwan66) February 3, 2022
First dose done 💉 #PICKids @wtcklofficial @JKJAVMY @Khairykj #CovidVaccine pic.twitter.com/UFVIPq3lyb— saheradon (@CSeyra) February 3, 2022
Malaysia targets to vaccinate 4.1 million children between the ages of five and 11. The plan is to get at least 70% of youths inoculated with the Pfizer vaccine by the end of February.
As of Thursday, 15% of 517,107 children have already been registered under PICKids.
Parents are encouraged to register their kids and get them vaccinated ASAP, and can simply do so via the MySejahtera mobile app.
All there is to be done is to book an appointment after having added your children and their details to the “Manage Dependants” section on the app (if you haven’t done so already).
Parents in the Klang Valley can currently choose between 20 different integrated and off-site PPV locations and select the preferred date and time from the available slots to book their kid’s vaccine appointments.
The vaccination appointment booking links for children (5-11 years old) are currently being released in stages on MySejahtera for parents or guardians in Klang Valley who have registered their children on the app. This is how you can book the appointment on the app. #PICKids pic.twitter.com/W7Z3vLt4CP— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) February 2, 2022
According to the Health Ministry’s (KKM) data, from January 2020 to February 2022, a total of 579,000 youths were confirmed positive with Covid-19.
299,000 of those youths were between the age of five and 11.
A total of 144 teens below the age of 18 and 33 children between five and 11-years-old reportedly lost their lives due to infections.

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Source:
26 Covid-19 deaths involving 5 to 12-year-olds in last 6 months [NSTTV]
Program imunisasi kanak-kanak bermula hari ini, 517,107 mendaftar
KKM sasar vaksin 4.1 juta kanak-kanak


M’sians upset with KKM for linking satay to cancer

It is no secret that Malaysians are really protective over their food.
Just last week, Malaysians got mad at online foodie website Tasty for cutting jackfruit the wrong way, and a random Twitter user for dipping his 3X Spicy Chicken into his Cempedak McFlurry.
Now, in the latest edition of â€œMalaysians getting mad at people over our local dishesâ€, the Health Ministry (KKM) is being attacked for attacking satay.

Satay punca kanser?
Satay yang dibakar akan menghasilkan reaksi kimia yg dipanggil Maillard reaction.
Maillard reaction akan menghasilkan Acrylamide dan bahan inilah yang boleh menyebabkan kanser pada manusia.
Baca selanjutnya artikel ini. https://t.co/OdiMB0ydvs
â€” KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 10, 2019

On Saturday, the official Twitter account for the KKM shared an article written by a doctor that explains how the barbecued meat skewers could cause cancer.
Satay Skewers GIF from Satay GIFs

The tweet mentions that when satay is barbecued, it undergoes a chemical reaction called the Maillard reaction.
Picture credit: Science Direct
The tweet then explains that the Maillard reaction can produce acrylamide which it turn has been known to cause cancer in humans.
Now, KKM is THE official government ministry responsible for the health of the people.
Yet, the people got mad at the ministry for ruining satay for them!

Picture credit: Cheezburger

Tolonglah @KKMPutrajaya Jika ssuatu makanan tu ada penawarnya tolg btahu sekali apaMcm satay kerana kesan karbon dr kena bakar, so atasinya dgn timun Jgnlah mcm ni
â€” jack adha (@jackadha) August 11, 2019

“Please la KKM.If a dish also has an antidote, please share that too.For example, satay can be carcinogenic due to its charred areas. But it can be overcome by eating satay with fresh cucumber.Donâ€™t be like this.”

From cancer biologist.. pic.twitter.com/hSrWB8eDHL
â€” sher (@khusairyz) August 11, 2019

“From a cancer biologist:The Health Ministry and the Diagnosis today shared some wrong facts. Barbecuing meat produces heterocyclic amines (HCAs), and polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs), not mainly acrylamides.Acrylamides are mainly found in french fries”

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Boleh saya tahu rujukan/paper/kajian mana yang mengatakan acrylamide terhasil dari protein ayam dan gula? Mohon tuan berikan link rujukan tersebut. Tq in advance.
â€” High Entropy (HE) (@azzam2512) August 11, 2019

“May I please know which source states that acrylamide is produced from chicken protein and sugar? Please share the link to the source. Thank you in  advance.”

Tapi satay ni lah sumber rezeki nenek saya ☹
â€” ally. (@allydazlkfle) August 10, 2019

“But satay is how my grandmother makes a living.”

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KKM’s Twitter admin refused to take the criticism sitting down though, and clapped back at their haters.

Tidak disebut dalam artikel jangan makan satay. Yang ditekankan ialah makan secara sederhana. Mungkin encik keliru kerana terlalu byk membaca. Terima kasih.
â€” KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 11, 2019

TWEET: “Youâ€™re disrupting peopleâ€™s satay businesses. Satay Kajang has been around for three generations. No one has died from eating their satay. Stupid ministers result in stupid statements like these.If you want to talk about the dangers of food, read about dangers of rice. Rice was previously harvested once a year, now itâ€™s harvested twice a year. There are toxins in rice and no one is talking about that.”
KKM reply: “The article did not say â€œdonâ€™t eat satayâ€. What was emphasised was eating it in moderation. Maybe you are confused because you read too much. Thank you.”

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Hari ni kan hari raya. Satay dikira hidangan popular dan dimakan semua lapisan masyarakat. Satay boleh dimakan tapi bersederhana.Ikut amalan makan secara sihat. 😁
â€” KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 11, 2019

TWEET: “All proteins that brown when exposed to heat undergo the Maillard reaction. Why must satay be sacrificed? Happy Eidul Adha.”
KKM reply: “Today is Eidul Adha. Satay is among the more popular dishes served and eaten by everyone. Satay can still be eaten, but in moderation. Do practice healthy eating habits.”

Picture credit: Living Energy

Admin beranggapan saudara keliru antara ‘jangan makan’ dan nasihat ‘ambil secara sederhana’. Takpe admin husnuzon.
â€” KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 11, 2019

TWEET: “Be prepared. If you serve satay at your open house later, I will scold you directly.”
KKM reply: “I’ll assume that you are confused between “don’t eat” and being given the advice to “consume in moderation”. It’s OK, I’ll think positively of you.”

Hi, we want to encourage Malaysians to read more and be more alert towards health-related issues. That is why we implement controversial elements to sell this tweet and the acticle.They will know after reading to the end. The target is to achieve awareness. Thanks.
â€” KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 11, 2019

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We arenâ€™t chemists, so weâ€™re in no position to support or refute satay eating. Though, weâ€™ve heard that eating everything is moderation is pretty good?


Foster Your Child’s Curiosity With These Five Home Experiments

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The world around us is surrounded by the thrilling wonders of science. Growing up, be it we are swinging on a monkey bar, mixing colours for an art project, or even talking to our best friends using paper cup phones attached to a string, it is science that explains how these ‘magical’ moments are possible.

Since children do not know what they don’t know, it is up to us parents, guardians, and educators, to intentionally explain the science behind each of these little joys and fill their minds with knowledge. This also helps to preserve their sense of wonder as they pursue big questions about the world, even if they are stuck at home due to the pandemic.
Today, we are seeing more young people value science and STEM subjects. Findings from this year’s 3M State of Science Index (SOSI), an annual, third-party study commissioned by global science company 3M, echoed this sentiment. In the Asia Pacific region, 73% agree that young people are more engaged in science and science-related issues than ever before (vs. 69% globally).
To ensure that the appreciation of science remains high, we need to continue fostering curiosity and encouraging our young ones to unleash their inner scientists. Through these five (5) easy at-home experiments, you can help contribute to the growth of STEM by stimulating your child’s mind and having fun in the process.
Be sure to test out the experiment yourselves before trying it with your little scientists as the activities listed below would require parental supervision.
The famous Bernoulli’s Principle
Bernoulli’s Principle
How do birds fly? How do airplanes stay in flight?
Materials needed: A ping pong ball, hairdryer, colour paper and tape.
To answer the questions that you or your child may wonder about, let’s conduct a simple experiment:
Build a simple ping pong ball launcher with three sheets of paper. Firstly, roll up the first sheet of paper to make a tube and use tape to hold it in place. Make sure the tube is big enough so the ping pong ball can go through it easily. Repeat this step for the second sheet of paper ensuring that both diameters of the tube are about the same.Before putting both tubes of paper together, cut a small hole in the middle of one of the paper tubes. Again, make sure the hole is big enough so the ping pong ball can go through it easily. Once done, tape both paper tubes together.Cut the last sheet of paper in half to make a shorter tube that goes into the middle hole. To make it fit over the hole well, you will need to cut a smiley (curve) out one end of the tube. Look through the hole in the shorter tube to ensure that you can see all the way through. Tape it down securely and ensure that there are no visible airholes.Then, tape the ping pong ball launcher to the table so it stays in place or have someone else help to hold it during the experiment.
Now, place the hairdryer at the opening of one end of the tube and turn it on. This is going to create a low-pressure airflow inside the longer tube. Then place the ping pong ball at the opening of the other end of the shorter tube and watch how the air pressure inside the tube causes the ping pong ball to be pulled in from the side and propelled out from the other.
Learn more about this experiment at the 3M Science at Home website.
Build your own cotton ball launcher
Cotton ball launcher
We have all tried to stretch and launch a rubber band at least once in our lives. Here is a challenge for you: Use a rubber band to launch a cotton ball as far as you can.
Materials needed: A short pencil or popsicle stick, two rubber bands, two empty toilet paper tubes, tape, scissors, cotton balls and a single-hole puncher.
Stretch the rubber bands at different lengths to launch the cotton ball and see how it will affect how far it goes. Here’s how:
Carefully cut one of the toilet paper tubes into half lengthwise and roll it so it becomes narrower (about half the original diameter). Then, tape it to hold it in place.On one end of the narrower tube, punch two holes opposite each other, half an inch away from the end before carefully pushing a pencil through it.Now, taking the other toilet paper tube, cut two slits into one end of the tube that is about a quarter-inch long and half an inch apart to create a small flap. Cut two more slits on the same end of the tube directly across from the first two.Place the rubber band on each side of the flap and tape the flaps in place. When you are finished, the tube should have a rubber band hanging from each side.Holding the rubber-band tube so its rubber bands are at the top, slide the narrower tube into the wider one with the pencil end at the bottom.Carefully loop each rubber band end around the pencil.Hold your launcher so that the pencil is at the bottom. Place a cotton ball on the top so that it rests inside on the narrower tube.
Here’s where the fun begins. Aim your cotton ball, pull back on the pencil, and watch the ball fly.
In this activity, you used two types of energy to load and launch your cotton ball. As you drew back on the pencil with the cotton ball loaded, you were adding potential energy to the system. The farther you pulled back on the pencil, the more potential energy was being stored. When you released the pencil, the energy became kinetic, and the cotton ball should have gone flying through the air!
Learn more about this experiment at the 3M Science at Home website.
Liquid fireworks
Liquid fireworks
Although it has been a while since we have gathered to watch spectacular fireworks, one thing the pandemic has taught us is to adapt and make do with what we have. So, let’s create our own fireworks at home (without the fire of course!).
Materials needed: A bowl or saucer, milk, food colouring, cotton swab and liquid soap.
Here’s how we can make multiple colourful patterns with just one drop of soap:
Fill half the bowl with milk before dropping 3-4 drops of food colouring near the centre. You may want to use multiple colours for a more colourful finish.Soak one end of the cotton swab with liquid soap.Gently place the cotton swab in the centre of the food colouring and watch how the colours spread. Don’t mix or stir, just watch what happens.Try moving the cotton swab to different parts of the bowl and see what happens to the patterns of the food colouring then.
Now that you have created at-home fireworks, get ready to celebrate!
Why did the food colouring push away from the cotton swab? Milk has fat and water in it, and fat does not dissolve in water.
Soap is made up of special molecules that can interact with both fat and water, so when the soap starts to connect to the fat molecules in the milk, it allows them to dissolve in water and be moved around.
The soap molecules are looking for fat molecules to join with, and as they move through the milk, they push the food colouring around. This eventually stops happening because all the soap molecules find fat molecules to connect to, and they don’t need to move around anymore.
This is why dish soap is so effective at getting grease and oil off dishes. The soap molecules attach to grease molecules and allow them to be more easily dissolved in water, so they can wash right down the drain.
Learn more about this experiment at the 3M Science at Home website.
Build a tower with marshmallows
Marshmallow tower
A meal enjoyed by people of all ages. A treat coveted by sweet tooths. That’s right, we’re talking about spaghetti and marshmallows. But wait, they are more than just things that satisfy our food cravings, they can also satisfy our cravings for knowledge and creativity! How tall can you build a structure using only marshmallows and uncooked spaghetti?
Materials needed: A box of uncooked spaghetti, a bag of marshmallows and a ruler or measuring tape
Before we begin, let’s imagine how we should build our tower so that it is stable and sturdy. Let your creativity wander as you follow the steps below:
Find a clean workspace.Using the marshmallows as joints, and the spaghetti as beams, try to build the tallest tower that you can.Once done, use a ruler or measuring tape to measure the height of your structure.
By experimenting with different types of structures and builds, you will observe that the most effective towers have wide, sturdy bases, and use triangles and pyramids as support structures.
Triangles are a great structure to make because they are the only shape where you cannot change the angles that the sides make without changing the length of the sides.
This makes them very sturdy and able to support things well. Having a wide base gives the tower lots of stability and allows for better weight distribution.
Learn more about this experiment at the 3M Science at Home website.
Blast off with a paper rocket
Paper rocket
Preparing our children for different stages of life may seem like rocket science but let’s take a step back and enjoy the time we have together with some paper rocket science.
Materials needed: 2 pieces of paper, scissors, drinking straw and tape
In science, we learn that variables may affect the outcome of an experiment. Let’s explore how different designs can change the way your rocket propels:
Fold a piece of paper into four and cut them into smaller rectangles.Take one of the small rectangles and roll it around the straw to make a tube (not too tight). Tape the tube you have made so it stays rolled up. Next, pinch and tape one end of the tube to make the nose of the rocket.With a different piece of small rectangle paper, cut some right-angled triangles to make fins before taping them onto the tube.Repeat steps to make a few rockets with different tube lengths and/or different numbers of fins.
Place the rocket on the straw and blow for blast off. When you are experimenting, you may realize that some changes make a bigger difference than others. Once you have an idea of what changes are the most important, try designing a rocket that can go the farthest, or fly the most accurately.
Learn more about this experiment at the 3M Science at Home website.
Find out what other experiments 3M scientists are sharing by watching the videos at the Science at Home webpage. Hopefully, these experiments can help inspire your child and ignite their passion for science and learning.

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“We Want More Quality Foreigners” Says Home Minister On MM2H Situation

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Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said that the Federal government is amending the requirements to make sure that candidates for the Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) program are composed of those who are of quality and able to contribute to generating the national economy.

Existing MM2H holders may consider flexibility from meeting current policies such as the requirement of ownership of a fixed deposit account of at least one million and a maximum withdrawal of 50% allowed on the principal value for the purpose of purchasing property, health, and education of children, etc.Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin
However, for all new participants, they need to comply with the new MM2H policy to ensure that MM2H participants in Malaysia are truly genuine, high quality and able to make a positive contribution to the country’s economic growth.
READ MORE: Thousands Of Expats And Foreign Investors Set To Leave Malaysia Under MM2H New Requirements
Sabah, Sarawak have their own provisions but Home Ministry wants to iron it out
The difference in MM2H program policy and immigration rules between the Peninsular and Sarawak and Sabah is because Sabah and Sarawak have special provisions as outlined under Sections 64 and 65 of the Immigration Act, according to the Home Minister.
To manage immigration matters related to the entry of foreigners, and the period of stay of foreigners in these two states, he said, the state governments of Sabah and Sarawak can adjust the conditions of program participation for the purpose of issuing social visit passes.
However, I and the states of Sabah and Sarawak will sit down and discuss this matter so that we can adapt this program for the whole country so that there are no more two different conditions between the Peninsula, Sabah and Sarawak.Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin
Home Minister looking to improve on other immigration programmes as well
Meanwhile, he said that those who come as investors, that is under different programme altogether and Hamzah added that the government is looking at improving that as well.
Because in the past, the investors who came can invest RM100,000, form a company and we gave a lot of visas. That’s something that we will look into to ensure security in the country because there are people who abuse all the visas that were issued, either a long-term visa or an MM2H program.Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin

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Starve Poor Kids? Edu Ministry Cancelling Free Breakfast For All Students

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In September 2021, former education minister Dr Maszlee Malik suggested that the free breakfast programme should be reintroduced in schools nationwide under the 12th Malaysian Plan (12MP) so it can help students and teachers who are affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to The Star, the Education Ministry said that the free breakfast programme that was introduced by  Maszlee in 2019 during his tenure will not be continued, stating that the present food government programmes were adequate.
READ MORE: Free breakfast for all primary students next year: Everything you need to know
Instead, the Ministry will continue with the present food plans for primary school students such as the additional food programme (RMT) with some improvements and the school milk programme which only targets the B40 students.
The free breakfast programme introduced during Maszlee’s tenure targets all students, a point he reiterated on Twitter.
Programme cancellation met with backlash
The decision by the Education Ministry, which was made known in a Parliamentary written reply on 15 November, was met with ridicule online.
The Secretary-General of Socialist Party of Malaysia Sivarajan wrote and pointed how unbelievable that the adults running the country are given breakfast every morning but the children in Malaysia do not get any morsel.
Journalist Norman Goh also tweeted his disappointment that the free breakfast programme which could have served many students was cancelled.
If you participate in most government official meetings, either govn agency, dept or ministry first thing in the morning, you will be given breakfast. But its a NO for our children? @partisosialis https://t.co/R3vdgZknza— Sivarajan (@ASivarajan) November 16, 2021
In response to Norman Goh, Maszlee said the programme would have benefited 2.7 million children.
Not thousands Man, 2.7 million students, and of course families.But this govt and the MOE minister just wont bother 😢— Maszlee Malik 🏴🇲🇾 (@maszlee) November 16, 2021
Former Deputy Secretary-General of Keadilan Sharifah Shahidah explained how the new move to go back to the current food programme defeats the purpose to ensure children get nutritious breakfast.
Free bfast was an impt program to ensure children get nutritious breakfast all year long. A lot of families who are affected post-pandemic would benefit from it, w/out barriers or stigma.Going back to current food prog defeats the purpose. https://t.co/uZOwfCn73m— Sharifah Shahidah (@imShahidah) November 16, 2021
Netizens were equally disappointed with the decision.
A netizen wrote, “Malaysia Family but starve the kids as long as the prime minister has a nice home to go to.” The netizen also pointed out the affluent lifestyles led by these ministers.
Keluarga Malaysia, but starve them kids asalkan PM has nice home to go to, all ministers can travel with style in their Hellfire, and all their friends got high paying job. Kids no food, not their kids, not their problem. But when election, "We are family"….— Eddie LFC 19X🏆 (@lfc_eddie) November 16, 2021
Another netizen, who once benefited from the morning breakfast programme, lamented if only we have a better government that could spend more prudently.
Was once a benefactor of the morning breakfast program too! The milk was tasty as I could recall… a healthy&nutritious breakfast tt a kampung boy or urban poor kids could hardly or ill afford even these days! If only we have a better govt tt could spend more prudently&correctly!— David Wong (@davidwong27) November 16, 2021
The next netizen, who also benefited from the programme, shared his sadness and shared that he remembers how it felt to go to class with an empty stomach.
That is sad . I was once a beneficiary. I know how it felt attending class with an empty stomach.— ng yong kheng (@ykhengng) November 17, 2021

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Don’t Buy Rabbits As Pets Just Because It’s The Year Of The Rabbit

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The year 2023 is the Year of the Rabbit according to the Chinese lunar calendar. While it’s tempting for people to buy a rabbit or two to usher in good luck and fortune, the Consumer Association of Penang (CAP) issued a statement to advise people against it.

This is largely due to people’s unpreparedness to properly care for rabbits in their own homes.
CAP worries that once the novelty dies off, the poor pet rabbits will be left in terrible and filthy living conditions.
To top it off, most people and pet retailers are misinformed regarding the correct upbringing for rabbits.
The common misconception is the belief that rabbits are low-maintenance pets, which is untrue.
Credit: Rumah No.2, Universiti Malaya/Facebook
Most people will keep their rabbits in wire cages with little to no space to run around and exercise.
Keeping rabbits in a wire cage will hurt their tiny paws and cause ‘sore hocks.’ Pet rabbits are also often only fed with pellets when they should actually be fed with hay, grass, and fresh greens (not only carrots!).
Rabbits are also social creatures and they live in groups. Without stimulation, they can get bored which can lead to aggression, depression, and self-harm.
Despite their popularity, rabbits are among the most neglected animals that humans have domesticated, insensitive to the suffering such domestication often entails. It is time for people to change their thoughts about keeping (them as) pets and tackle the ignorance that is so prevalent.CAP president Mohideen Abdul Kader
For those who want to usher in good luck and fortune in the Rabbit year, CAP suggests consumers buy a toy rabbit or figurine instead so that live rabbits won’t be subjected to poor care and living conditions.
What do pet rabbits need?
If you still plan to have a pet rabbit of your own, here are some things to take note of so the rabbits can live happily and healthily:
They should not be kept in wire cages at all times. They need space to run around and exercise. If you’re not keen to give your rabbits free rein in your home, you can mark or cordon off a large area at home for the rabbits to play in.Rabbits are herbivores (they eat plants). As such, they will need to feed on grass hay such as barley, oat, and rye. Contrary to popular belief, a carrots-only diet is unhealthy for rabbits. They’ll need a mixture of fresh fruits and greens too such as berries, collard greens, kale, and broccoli, which are good for their bladder, kidneys, and gastrointestinal tract.Make sure to provide clean water for rabbits to drink.Remember to rabbit-proof your home. They can chew or nibble on anything such as power cords, furniture, and upholsteries. As such, you might want to cover your furniture to protect them from teeth or claws. You also need to remove toxic plants and pesticides from your rabbit’s reach.They can be trained to use the litter box. A word of caution: rabbits can poop a lot and can even do so while eating. The litter box needs to be low enough for rabbits to get in and out easily, and lined with some hay or pelleted litter. However, the clumping kitty litter or clay aren’t suitable because the rabbit might fatally ingest it.Rabbits also need some resting or hiding areas at home. To do this, you’ll need to provide some ‘hidey holes’ in the form of a cardboard box full of hay or an untreated straw basket.Rabbits also need plenty of toys for mental stimulation and to help wear down their teeth. You can also collect dry branches, wooden chew toys, toilet paper rolls, shredded paper, or air-filled balls for this purpose.Remember to pick up the rabbit the right way. It’s advisable to grasp the loose skin over the shoulders or scoop the rabbit up under the chest and support the bottom and legs with another hand, instead of grasping the ears.

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Le Tour De Langkawi 2022: Jalan Ampang And Jalan P Ramlee Closed For Race

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Le Tour de Langkawi (LTdL) 2022 is back in action starting today, 11 October, until Tuesday, 18 October.

Stage 1 of the race begins in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan, and will end in Kuala Lumpur city centre.
Stage 2 of the race will be from Kuala Klawang-Raub, followed by Stage 3 (Putrajaya-Genting Highlands), Stage 4 (Sabak Bernam-Meru Raya), Stage 5 (Kuala Kangsar-Kulim), Stage 6 (Georgetown-Alor Setar), Stage 7 (Kuah-Gunung Raya) and Stage 8 (Kuah-Langkawi Loop).
As such, members of the public are advised to take note of road closures while the race goes on.
Do take note that Jalan Ampang dan Jalan P Ramlee will be closed from 2pm – 8pm to make way for the Le Tour De Langkawi bicycle event, so please avoid the roads around KLCC until the end of the event.credit: ITIS DBKL pic.twitter.com/on9IWuzYUy— Astro Radio Traffic (@astrotraffic) October 10, 2022
Currently, Jalan Ampang and Jalan P. Ramlee will be closed for Stage 1 of the race from 10am to 6pm and 3pm to 5pm respectively.
According to Malay Mail, members of the public are reminded to plan their movement early and to use alternative routes or public transportation to get around.
They’re also advised to adhere to the instructions of the traffic police for safety and better traffic flow throughout the day.
For more info regarding the traffic conditions and road closures, the public can contact Jalan Tun HS Lee traffic police at 03-2071 9999 or the KL Police hotline at 03-2115 9999.

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