Oxford University Just Awarded This Malaysian Doctor A Full Scholarship To Fight Infectious Diseases

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A Malaysian doctor was just awarded a full scholarship by the University of Oxford to pursue his graduate studies at the prestigious institution.
Dr. Giri Shan Rajahram, who specialises in infectious diseases, recently received the Oxford-Weidenfeld and Hoffmann Scholarships and Leadership Programme. This is a highly competitive scholarship which is awarded to outstanding graduate students from developing and emerging economies, with the aim of funding their studies in Oxford so they may use their knowledge to serve their home countries.
The Sabah-based doctor was successfully granted a place to study International Health and Tropical Medicine in the University of Oxford. Dr. Giri believes that emerging infectious diseases will continue to be a threat in the future, and is determined to further his studies in this area.

The Covid-19 pandemic has showed us that novel and emerging infectious diseases are going to continue to be a threat in the future, and there is a need to train more clinician-scientist to complement and further enhance existing capacity in Malaysia.Dr. Giri Shan Rajahram to TRP

Dr. Giri also mentioned that he particularly looks forward to the Research During Outbreak module in his course as it will be led by Professor Peter Horby, the Chief Investigator of the RECOVERY Trial. This is the world’s largest clinical trial that aims to identify treatments for Covid-19 patients.

(Credit: Dr. Giri Shan Rajahram)

Aside from practising as a doctor, Dr. Giri also does clinical research and gives guest lectures. His work was also recognised by the Australian government, and received the Australian Endeavour Leadership Programme Awards in 2019. Health Director-General Dato’ Seri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah even congratulated him on Facebook:

Dr. Giri hopes to be able to contribute in keeping Malaysians safe from emerging infectious diseases once he has completed his studies in Oxford.

I wish to contribute further in the current capacity in the Ministry of Health by addressing local and regional health problems with the aim of providing evidence based data to inform policy.Dr. Giri Shan Rajahram to TRP

We wish Dr. Giri Shan Rajahram all the best in his endeavours! Send your well wishes to Dr. Giri via our Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram.
Dr. Giri previously spoke to TRP about the return of polio disease in Malaysia, read about it here:

Polio Is Back In Malaysia. This Doctor Explains Why

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“It’s Haram In Kelantan But Not In KL?” Activist Chided PAS Youth Chief For Cinema Double Standards

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PAS Youth Chief Ahmad Fadhli Shaari was taken to task by activist Khalid Mohd Ismath – for watching a movie at the cinema – while PAS-led Kelantan remains cinema-less for over 30 years.

“When the people asked to build a cinema in Kelantan, PAS said it was haram (forbidden) but PAS clerics went to see movies in KL and it’s not haram,” tweeted the outspoken activist.
Di Kelantan, bila rakyat minta bina panggung wayang, PAS kata haram tetapi ulama PAS pergi tengok wayang di KL tak pula haram. 😆😄😂. Binawe. pic.twitter.com/ocEmoJJ0mo— khalid Ismath (@khalidismath) June 26, 2022
He also shared a picture of Ahmad Fadhli speaking to presumably media personnel in a cinema’s hallway.
PAS had barred cinemas in Kelantan after it took over the administration of the state from Barisan Nasional (BN) in 1990, citing that the party doesn’t want to allow room for social ills.
The last operating cinema in the east coast state was the Lido Cinema in Jalan Pos Office Lama, Kota Baru.
Ahmad Fadhli, who is also the Pasir Mas MP, had also in the past defended the Kelantan state government’s stand on not having movie theatres in the state.
The Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) chairperson drew flak after pictures of him watching a movie at the cinema went viral on social media.
However, Selangor PAS Youth had defended Ahmad Fadhli, saying that the party’s youth chief was invited to attend the screening of a new local film which can only be viewed at the cinema at this point in time.

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Why Are People Calling Hong Kong Protests The 2019 Tiananmen Square?

Hong Kong has been going through whatâ€™s deemed as its biggest protests in history for the most of 2019.
What began as a peaceful stand against a controversial extradition bill treaty with China in June has escalated rapidly in the last few months.
In fact, the violent clashes on the streets of Hong Kong between the student-led protesters and police has left many calling this the 2019 Tiananmen Square protest.

These comparisons were drawn when thousands of student protesters occupied Hong Kong Polytechnic University and were apparently under siege, clashing with the police.

At the height of the Polytechnic University siege, hundreds of images and videos of street marches, violent clashes and arrests between the police and protesters were shared all over social media.

Help(T_T)#PolyU #PolyUHK pic.twitter.com/TbnWiDZApN
â€” ç´…å¤œ (@dce0241) November 19, 2019

Imagine your beloved kid trapped in the University and will potentially die from hungry or police attacks#TiananmenSquareMassacre2019 https://t.co/d9NV9MKN1b
â€” ash9876 (@ash98762) November 18, 2019

MTR closed TST, Jordan, Yau Ma Tei stations, but that is not stopping anyone. Got off Mong Kok station with a huge crowd who are making their way to #PolyU across Nathan Road where bricks are scattered everywhere. â€œWe are comingâ€, they shouted. pic.twitter.com/xIwJZhdBkx
â€” Rachel Cheung (@rachel_cheung1) November 18, 2019

Why are people calling Hong Kong protests the 2019 Tiananmen Square?
1. Both are protests against actions of the Communist
Party of China (CPC)
In  2019 Hong Kong, the protests were sparked by a proposed bill that would allow the extradition of fugitives to China. People feared the end of Hong Kongâ€™s independent judicial system with CPCâ€™s meddling, which equates to the end of its autonomy.

Protesters gather again to rally outside the Legislative Council government offices against a controversial extradition bill in Hong Kong on June 17, 2019. (Credit: Isaac Lawrence/AFP/Getty Images via TIME)

In 1989, protesters marched through Beijing towards Tiananmen Square with calls for a more democratic government and greater political freedom.
In the 80s, China introduced the privatisation of production. But the capitalistic changes brought forth a series of social problems, such as corruption and nepotism by elite party bureaucrats which sparked concern and unhappiness.

Protestors gathered in Tiananmen Square in 1989.(Credit: AFP via BBC)

2. Led by students
Students are at the forefront of the current protests in
Hong Kong, turning universities and campuses into fortified protest camps.

Graffiti by student protestors seen at canteen of Hong Kong PolyU.(Credit: CNN)

The Tiananmen protests 30 years ago also largely comprised of students who were mourning the death of Hu Yaobang, a former Communist Party leader who was working to push a more open political system in China.
A prominent event at the Tiananmen protests were student hunger strikes at the square.

Student hunger strike at Tiananmen Square in 1989.(credit: Getty Images via CNN)

3. Police crackdown on protestors
The Tiananmen Square protest is tragically imprinted in the psyche of many as violent and brutal incident.
Martial law was declared in Beijing and troops began marching into the square with tanks, opening fire and arresting protesters on 3rd & 4th June 1989.

An unidentified Chinese man carrying two plastic bags nicknamed Tank Man stood in front of a column of tanks leaving Tiananmen Square on 5th June 1989, the morning after the Chinese military had suppressed the Tiananmen Square protests by force.(Credit: Getty Images via BBC)

While Chinese official numbers stated that 200 civilians had
died, other estimates put the death toll much higher, up to 10,000 deaths.
Meanwhile, eerie parallels are drawn at the Hong Kong protests 30 years later as numerous videos and images of violent clashes between the police and civilians broadcast around the world.

 A police officer raised a pistol at a protester during demonstrations in Hong Kong.(Credit: Lam Yik Fei/The New York Times)

South China Morning Post reports that the police have fired at least:

11,100 rounds of tear gas
6,200 rubber bullets
1,400 sponge grenades and beanbags
19 live rounds (which hit 3 students in the chest, thigh and abdomen)

An officer in Hong Kong carrying a Sig Sauer 516 rifle.(Credit: Winson Wong/South China Morning Post)

Police officers are also reported to be drawing Colt AR-15
semi-automatic rifles and Sig Sauer 516 multi-calibre assault rifles.
Latest reports (20th November) indicate that things are quieting down in Hong Kong after the 3-day siege of Hong Kong’s Polytechnic University where hundreds have either fled the campus or surrendered to the authorities.

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Petition Started To Cancel Conditional MCO And Resume MCO Instead

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Yesterday, the government announced that most sectors will be able to resume activities and the movement control order (MCO) rules will be relaxed with social distancing practiced under the new Conditional MCO.
Almost immediately, this has led to argument on both sides, with some saying that it’s too early to lift the MCO and other who are celebrating being able to return to ‘normal’.
A petition was started on Change.org to resume the MCO as-is, while urging the government to cancel the Conditional MCO.
As of the time of writing, over 220,000 Malaysians have signed the petition out of the end goal of 300,000.
Credit: Change.org
The petition claims that for the future and safety of the country, the MCO must continue the way it has. It claims that the Conditional MCO is a mistake that has been made in other countries, causing 2nd- and 3rd- waves of infections.
They also urge the government to not submit to capitalist greed for profit without regards to the health and welfare of their workers.
Some Malaysians shared their reasons for not wanting a Conditional MCO.

You can find the original petition via this link.

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Fear Of Food Scarcity During MCO Pushes More Malaysians To Grow Edible Gardens

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The possibility of a second movement control order (MCO) has brought with it discussion of food scarcity, as many people recalled how frenzied buying and disrupted supply chains made it difficult to purchase fresh groceries.

Because of this lack of food security, urban farming has become a hot topic.
Urban farms and local produce became extremely sought after during this period, such as the Sunday Markets held at Urban Hijau.
Tasting fresh produce that was harvested straight-away had been the introduction to urban farming and gardening for many visitors. (Even for us! Who knew radish roots tasted spicy?)
You can get red lady’s fingers at Urban Hijau’s Sunday Markets.(Credit: TRP)
Once people taste the produce, they always say, “I never knew vegetables could taste like this!”Mohamed Irfan to TRP
Many people started trying to grow their own plants at home, hoping for a bit food security. Over the course of the MCO, people shared tips on growing spring onions, carrots, celery, herbs, and even taugeh!
Sadly, as any seasoned gardener will tell you, growing plants is both extremely easy and extremely difficult at the same time.
Permaculturist and director of Urban Hijau, Mohamed Irfan, notes that beginner gardeners may face common issues such as pests, but many find their plants dying before they can even grow. In the end, even a fully grown plant may not promise a good harvest.
Although this pumpkin plant grew quickly, it has yet to actually grow an actual pumpkin plant.(Credit: TRP)
A lot of people want to start growing their own vegetables but they don’t know how to begin, and that demoralizes them.Mohamed Irfan to TRP
It may be disappointing for newbie gardeners, especially during the time when everyone shared their harvests from their home gardens online, and cause them to give up or simply assume they have “black thumbs”.
The truth is, everything plays a part.
You have to know what you’re working with. How much sunlight do you get? Do you have a balcony? What kind of soil are you working with? What kind of plants are you trying to grow?Mohamed Irfan to TRP
It can be daunting to start, especially if you have less-than-ideal gardening conditions and zero gardening experience.
We can only dream of lush gardens like this.(Credit: TRP)
Which is why Irfan has decided to run a workshop dedicated to helping beginners kickstart their gardening journey by reaching their first harvest.
It’s not just growing the plants. People need to see the results of their first harvest to have the motivation to continue.Mohamed Irfan to TRP
Irfan, with his training in permaculture design, will begin with pure basics and then personalize the workshop for each individual’s garden conditions and suggest the best way to work with what you have, whether that’s poor soil, lack of sun, lack of space, or otherwise.
Because we understand not everyone has the space, time, money, or skills to set up a whole aquaponics system.(Credit: TRP)
His vision is for every 1 in 10 families to grow an edible garden for food security and community support. He believes that this will have a great impact on the community, and thus the whole country.
Every can be a gardener. The garden grows itself, we just need to guide it a little bit.Mohamed Irfan to TRP
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Chinese fisherman apologises for angering Muslims over video of him praying at altar dressed like a Malay man

Last week, a video of a Chinese man worshiping at an altar circulating on social media caused quite a ruckus.
Why?
Well, he was dressed in a traditional Malay outfit, complete with sarong and kopiah. And the Malay Muslim community were NOT okay with it.

Realising his error, 43- year old Lim Lip Kok has apologised for the incident that took place at Taman Piandang Indah in Perak.

â€œI apologise, I apologise, I apologise. My action was not deliberate and had no intention to bring discomfiture to Malaysians and offended the feelings of the Malays.â€
Lim Lip Kok via The Star
The Star reports that his apology was graciously accepted by the Tanjung Piandang Mosqueâ€™s Religious Bureau to avoid a rift.
Picture Credit: The Star Online
Mohd Yusop Budin, chairman of the bureau also said â€œLimâ€™s action tarnished the dignity of Muslims. We want to safeguard the dignity of all religions and the good of all quarters.â€
So WHY was he dressed like that?
The 43-year old fisherman was performing a ritual at a Datuk
Gong Temple.

Picture Credit:  J. M. Metzger 2017 via Museum Volunteers, JMM

The Datuk Gong deity is actually based on the Datuk Keramat cult, which was popular among Malays in the 19th century.
When the Chinese migrated to Malaya, they merged aspects of their religious practices together with local elements in an attempt to adapt to the foreign land.
Image via Twitter
The Datuk Gong deity is a mystical Malay saint that Chinese
Malaysians pray to for protection, wealth, health and multiple other needs. In
some altars, the figurine resembles a Malay man, wearing a songkok, kopiah or
tengkolok.
Picture Credit: Askislam.me
So, sometimes worshippers dress in clothing that would be most appeasing to the deity.
Image Credit: Screenshot from Facebook
While the matter is settled now, this incident should serve as an opportunity to understand the local culture and history while remaining tolerant of one another.

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Extended Discounts On Your TNB Bill Up To Dec 2020

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People have been rather concerned over their electricity bills from TNB since the CMCO, with some claiming that there’s been more than a 300% increase than their usual monthly usage. Bills for the 3-month period spiked because TNB adopted an aggregated reading of the meter.
Due to this confusion, TNB has announced that domestics customers will be receiving a Detailed Statement in July, which will contain all the information of the Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik (BPE) they received in April, May, and June.

TNB: Domestic Customers To Get Detailed Statement Of Past Three Months Bill With July Bill

Now, in addition to that, the government has announced the extension of discounts offered under the Prihatin Economic Stimulus Package until December this year.
The electricity bill discounts were originally only supposed to be last until October.
This 3-month extension will benefit up to 7.66 million domestic users in the peninsula and up to 520,000 and 589,000 in Sabah and Sarawak respectively.

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You Can Now Buy Insurance Using Your KWSP Account 2, Here’s What You Need To Know

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Employees Provident Fund (KWSP) members can now purchase insurance and takaful products that cover life and critical illness coverage at a reasonable premium from Account 2.

The protection can be purchased through the i-Lindung platform under the Member Protection Plan, with the coverage offer effective immediately.
The i-Lindung offer facilitates the purchase of insurance and takaful products that include life and critical illness cover at an affordable premium from Account 2.
Members who wish to purchase insurance products and participate in takaful products offered by EPF-approved insurance companies and takaful operators can do so through the i-Lindung platform contained in the EPF’s i-Akaun (Member) portal.
The premium starts from RM30 a year with coverage of RM10,000.
Plenty Of Choices
The insurance companies and takaful operators are FWD Takaful Bhd, Prudential Assurance Malaysia Bhd, Prudential BSN Takaful Bhd, Etiqa Life Insurance Bhd and Etiqa Family Takaful Bhd.
The i-Lindung self-service platform, accessible at any time, allows members to obtain current product information along with prices and get quotes before purchasing at any time, anywhere.
A single display of purchased policies/certificates is included, making it easier for members to refer to them quickly and securely.
For added value, insurance companies and takaful operators on the i-Lindung platform can provide additional protection and adjust the price of their products according to members’ abilities.
No medical examination is required.
Mujur ada i-Lindung …… Untuk maklumat lanjut: https://t.co/HibyCp3ddu #KWSP #BermulaDiSini #MujurAda #iLindung pic.twitter.com/eKQqBnbgz4— KWSPMalaysia (@KWSPMalaysia) July 12, 2022
 Basic Rights For All People
The Minister of Finance, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, said the move would strengthen social protection and responsibility given to KWSP.
He said it is in line with the GLC Transformation Program implemented by the government to drive the recovery and reconstruction of the post-pandemic economy.
The goal will be achieved through the ecosystem of government-linked companies (GLCs) and government-linked investment companies (GLICs).
So far, the strategy has borne fruit, with new member registrations increasing 57% to 146,000 members in the first quarter of 2022, while voluntary contributors under the i-Saraan program have jumped 77% to 599,000 people.Minister of Finance, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz on the launch of i-Lindung KWSP.
Sedang mencari ……………………… #KWSP #BermulaDiSini #MujurAda pic.twitter.com/OUfiPMB88y— KWSPMalaysia (@KWSPMalaysia) July 11, 2022
Insurance Rates Drop
KWSP chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir said the Member Protection Plan is another success in providing social protection and financial security to its members in the event of any untoward incident.
Protection through insurance/takaful is one of the critical components of financial well-being that the KWSP encourages members to seek to protect them from economic uncertainty.KWSP chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir on importance of insurance/takaful coverage.
Ahmad Badri pointed out that according to the survey conducted by the Malaysian Life Insurance Association in 2020, the insurance coverage rate in Malaysia is only 56.1%.
If some people who purchase two or more insurance policies are excluded, the insurance coverage rate drops to 41%.
He said that even if insured, more than 90% of people cannot provide adequate protection for themselves and their families.
What is even more worrying is that only 4% of households in the low-income group are insured.
Therefore, the i- Lindung plan can assist us in emergencies and when there is a lack of funds. If the insured dies, the family members can continue to live on the insurance money.KWSP chairman Tan Sri Ahmad Badri Mohd Zahir on making insurance/takaful coverage affordable.
Negara maju lain sikit. 1. Healthcare fully private. Kena beli insurans sbb semua benda mahal dan cover everything2. Melalui potongan gaji bulanan mcm EPF dan SOCSO3. Universal healthcare. Mcm Malaysia atau pon UK. Healthcare kebanyakn free dan dibayar melalui cukai. https://t.co/l0zQPrBihc— EchteLiebe (@TweetRasmiSaya) March 14, 2022
Members under the age of 55 who have sufficient balance in Account 2, Malaysian citizens and i-Akaun users are eligible to purchase products under i-Lindung.
Those aged 55 and above can also purchase products under i-Lindung, provided they are within the relevant product eligibility age range and maintain a minimum amount of RM100 in Account 55 or Gold Account.
Further information on the i-Lindung Member Protection Plan can be obtained through the KWSP’s official communication channel via the website www.kwsp.gov.my, or contact the KWSP Relationship Management Center at 03-8922 6000.

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13 Years of Nurin Jazlin: Exploring the Grisly Tale of a Child’s Abduction, Murder & Aftermath

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It started as an evening like any other for the humble residents of a quiet flat in Section 1, Wangsa Maju. However, things quickly turned inside out for the community upon the discovery that a child had gone missing after leaving home to visit a night – market just a stone’s throw away.
Missing
Nurin Jazlin (far left) & her siblings(Credit: Sinar Harian )
On the 20th of August 2007, 8 – year – old Nurin Jazlin Jazimin, the second child out of three siblings, with beautiful “jet-black hair and eyes to match”, set out for the night market near her house in hopes of buying her favourite hair clip.
What was meant to be a short trip for the little cherub quickly escalated into a national  nightmare when she failed to come back home that night.
After searching high and low for their missing child,  Jazimin Abdul Jalil and Norazian Bistaman then headed onto the nearest police station where they eventually filed for a missing person’s report.
Thus began the nationwide search for the missing child, led by authorities, a number of organisations including NGOs and the mainstream media.
During the investigation, authorities were able to gain access to CCTV footage that allowed them to look for more clues in Nurin’s disappearance. One footage in particular showed the young child being forcefully dragged into a white van on the night she vanished, this concluded that Nurin wasn’t just missing, she had been abducted.
Missing poster of Nurin(Credit: Twitter)
Discovered
On the morning of the 17th of September, almost a month after Nurin’s abduction, Cheng Yan Feng, the supervisor of a book distributing company in Petaling Jaya, around 16km from where Nurin went missing, found a black and blue sports bag outside their company’s premises. At first, she assumed the bag belonged to the general manager, and left it for him to find.
About 30 minutes later, Jack Yeoh Huat Lip, the general manager of the company arrived at work. Upon finding the bag, he insisted that it did not belong to him.
Nothing could have prepared Jack for what he was about to witness as he opened the bag to find a pair of human legs. The police were immediately called, upon inspection, the body was identified to be a young girl, between the ages of six to nine.
A post – mortem revealed that the girl had bruises covering her neck area, an indication that she might have been strangled. Reports also showed signs of bruises on her hands. Worst of all, the coroner had also found a cucumber and brinjal inside the victim’s genitals.
Petaling Jaya police chief Assistant Commissioner Datuk Arjunaidi Mohd ultimately confirmed that the victim had been dead for more than six hours before her body was discovered.
She must have suffered so much pain before she died.Datuk Arjunaidi Mohd via The Star Online
Nurin’s parents, who heard the news of the girl’s body being found, rushed to Hospital Kuala Lumpur to identify her. Upon seeing the body, they denied that it was their daughter. The victim’s face and body was so severely deformed that they could not recognise her.

It was also speculated that the child might have been a foreigner due to the absence of the mandatory injection mark given to all local children to prevent tuberculosis. Unfortunately, DNA test results confirmed that the girl was indeed the child of Jazimin and Norazian.
Hunting A Murderer
Nurin’s violent torture and death sparked an uproar that swept throughout the entire nation. There was an immediate full – scale hunt to find who was responsible for the child’s murder.
In an attempt to find justice for Nurin, some even wanted to charge her parents for negligence, saying it was their own carelessness that resulted  in the victim’s abduction and murder. Child neglect is a punishable offence according to the Child Protection Act 2001, but the idea was shunned by citizens and ministers alike.
The Malaysian Crime Prevention Foundation vice – chairman at the time, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, stated how it would be unfair to charge Nurin’s parents over their own daughter’s abduction and death, adding that “they have gone through enough and there is no need to further punish them”.
Lee also went on to mention how the main issue was not about punishing the parents but how the police and the public could come together to nab those responsible for committing such horrible crimes.
This is a very heinous crime and every effort should be made to solve the case.Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye via The Star Online
Eventually on the 28th of September 2007, five people – four men and one woman – were arrested in connection with Nurin’s case. All five of the suspects were between the ages of 27 and 35. The woman was the first among the five to be released after interrogation while the men were remanded for seven more days under police custody.
Police photofits of a man and woman believed to be connected to the 8-year-old’s murder and disappearance.(Credit: The Star)
Later, they too were released due to a lack of evidence to tie them to the crime.
With no more leads to go on, police offered a reward of up to RM 10, 000 to anyone who could come forward with information that might lead them to Nurin’s perpetrators. Another RM 10, 000 was added to the reward pool by a private businessman, who, to this day, still remains anonymous.
On the 11th of October 2007, the police released an enhanced CCTV footage of a man carrying a Diadora gym bag (the bag which contained the remains of Nurin Jazlin). The footage also showed a woman in a red dress and three other men lurking around the same location where the bag was dropped off.

This footage was enhanced with the help of the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) forensics lab in Washington. Despite the enhanced clips, it failed to reveal the face of the motorcyclist or the license plate of the motorcycle that was used to transport the bag which contained the victim’s body.
The Aftermath
Three months after Nurin’s death, her uncle Jasni Abdul Jalil and several others drafted a proposal in December of 2007 to create an alert system known as the Nationwide Urgent Response Information Network (Nurin) Alert.
The plan was submitted on the 14th of January 2008 to the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development.
This idea was based on the United State’s Missing: Broadcasting Emergency Response also known as the AMBER alert, a warning system specifically designed to immediately trace missing children through a comprehensive network that involved authorities and the community. The system was created after the kidnap and murder of nine-year-old Amber Hagerman in Texas of 1996.
This was one of the first steps towards the creation of Talian Nur, the hotline later set up by the Ministry of Women, Family, and Community Development (KPWKM) to enable early intervention for missing children.
As of 2018, Nurin’s father has urged police officials to reopen Nurin’s murder case in hopes of finding something new with the use of modern technology, his plea was never granted and the case to this day still remains unsolved.
It has now been 13 years since the loss of Nurin Jazlin. Yet, the tragic details of her disappearance, torture and death serve as a grisly reminder for parents and guardians to always supervise their children regardless of their wheareabouts.
Regardless, the citizens of Malaysia hope and pray that one day, Nurin’s family members will be able to find their healing from such a traumatic experience.
As for Nurin Jazlin Jazimin, may her young soul rest in peace.

If you have any information regarding this case, reach out to Talian Nur at:
TEL: 019 26 15999
WEB: https://www.lppkn.gov.my/index.php/talian-nur

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Wanna Visit Cameron Highlands’ Mossy Forest? A Tour Guide Is Now Compulsory

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The famed Mossy Forest in Cameron Highlands is no longer freely accessible to the public.

Visitors must engage the service of selected tour operators that are based in Cameron Highlands and registered with the Tourism, Arts and Culture Ministry (Motac)
They are no longer allowed to drive up to the Mossy Forest on their own.
The Mossy Forest at Gunung Brinchang, Cameron Highlands. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The new regulation takes effect starting 7 March.
Local tour operators had also started informing potential visitors of the requirement.
Currently, the rates are around RM25 per head not inclusive of the entrance fee to Mossy Forest.
A notice posted by a local tour operator on social media. (Source: Facebook)
An ad promoting tour packages under the new regulation. (Source: Facebook)
Outrage At Strong-Arm Tour Guide Requirement
Regional Environmental Awareness Cameron Highlands (REACH) president Dilip Martin said visitors should be given the choice whether to use tour guides or not.
He added that the latest regulation will a be an unnecessary financial burden to people.
Dilip expressed regret that the decision to require tour guides was made by the Pahang State Forestry Department (JPNP) without public consultation.
No doubt, travel agencies need to make money especially after the Covid-19 pandemic, but not at the expense of public interest. Please think about those with big family and traveling on budget.REACH president Dilip Martin on the pros and cons of compulsory tour guides at Mossy Forest.
At the same time, the public are concered that they could find themselves at the mercy of predatory tour guides.
The compulsion to use tour guide services is seen as a sort of monopoly, as the price of tour packages to Mossy Forest is unregulated.
The Mossy Forest is not far from another famous tourist destination, the Sg Palas Boh Tea Plantation. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Nature Must Be Accessible to All
The easing of Covid-19 lockdowns have fueled a domestic tourism boom in recent times.
According to JPNP, Mossy Forest receives between 50 to 300 tourists daily.
The number of tourists doubled to three times on weekends and public holidays.
Most visitors to Mossy Forest are in groups, using transportation provided by local tour operators.
A view of the Mossy Forest from above. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The number of visitors is limited to ensure safety and avoid congestion along the walking route at Mossy Forest.
JPNP had also upgraded the facilities at Mossy Forest, such as the observation tower, to provide more comfort and memorable outdoor experience to visitors.
The Mossy Forest is famous for its sceneries that look like they from the Lord Of The Rings, regarded as one of the greatest and most influential film series ever made.
The natural forest is moist, mossy and wet all year round, and is the entrance to the Mount Irau climbing route.
Visitors can enjoy unique scenery around the Mossy Forest via a 600m long boardwalk.
Wonderland does exist and it's in Cameron Highlands 😍📍 Mossy Forest, Cameron Highlands📷 Places Malaysiahttps://t.co/npWL43wZaZ#MalaysiaTrulyAsia#CutiCutiMalaysia pic.twitter.com/hm4NNAQXWD— Malaysia Truly Asia (@TourismMalaysia) July 28, 2020

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Netizens Voice Anger About PUS And HSO Error Despite MySejahtera’s Apology

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It seems like MySejahtera is still riddled with bugs and glitches.

Some Malaysian users have complained that they are mistakenly identified as Person Under Surveillance (PUS) for Covid-19 and are placed under Home Surveillance Order (HSO).
On 7 November, a Twitter user @lokkhee1999 shared a screenshot from his MySejahtera profile which showed an HSO status. He said he did not travel anywhere and only stayed at home.
His tweet received responses from other users who had the shock of their lives when they were identified as PUS and placed under HSO too.
Hi @my_sejahtera,I’m only staying at home all the time,then suddenly today I receive a notification saying my status is now “Person Under Surveillance (PUS)”.For my history,I have not even go out anywhere within 14days, please check into this.Timestamp screenshot: 7 Nov 2021 2am pic.twitter.com/GvT4F1dgMI— Lokidesu (@lokkhee1999) November 6, 2021
MySejahtera has since issued a public apology on the same day in the morning (7 November) and informed the public that the situation has been rectified.
Despite assuring users that they have deleted the incorrect HSOs and reverted the incorrect PUS status, there are still users who are affected by the glitch.
Good morning everyone – we apologise for the error on our part which allowed random users’ to be given HSOs/PUS status. We have fixed the root cause which allowed this to happen. All incorrect HSOs have been deleted, and incorrect PUS status reverted.— MySejahtera (@my_sejahtera) November 7, 2021
Netizens are still unhappy with MySejahtera and have let their feelings known on Twitter.
“I already do it more than 10 times, I already click the help desk many times also. And it’s still there!,” a netizen wrote.
i already do it more than 10 times, i already click the help desk many times also. and its still there ! 😭💔— badbitch (@NisaQistina13) November 7, 2021
“@my_sejahtera easy to apologize. You know what you’ve caused? Hundreds of passengers  missed their flight and who is gonna pay? You?” another person wrote.
@my_sejahtera easy to apologise. U know wht u’ve cause?… Hundreds of passenger missed their flight and whose gonna pay? U?— Taufiq Ismail (@taufiqismail) November 7, 2021
Other netizens tried to help by giving some tips to remove and revert the incorrect statuses. However, it doesn’t seem to work for everyone.
A few netizens also voiced their disappointment with the constant errors in MySejahtera app until now.
“This app is paid with a large cost. If there’s still a problem like this and they want users to manually update, this app can be thrown away,” someone else tweeted.
Apps ni di bayar dengan kos yang besar, kalo masih ada masalah mcm ni Dan mau user yang manual update boleh buang suda.— Chin Teck Yun (@teck_yun) November 7, 2021
The bug or glitch in the app has not only caused users to miss their flights and important work meetings but also caused a child to miss classes.
“Do you know when you create this function it has to be bulletproof? You emphasise the importance of this status. Now people miss their flight? My kid miss her class because here I am trying to be a good citizen not getting other kids infected when it’s all a GLITCH?” a netizen tweeted.
Do you know that when you create this function it has to be bullet proof? you emphasis the importance of this status. now people miss their flight? My kid miss her class because here i am trying to be a good citizen not getting other kids infected when its all a GLITCH?— farah zull (@farah_zull) November 7, 2021
Previous security breach in MySejahtera
Last month, the MySejahtera app faced a security vulnerability when anyone could send out emails or one-time passwords (OTP) on behalf of the app.
According to The Malay Mail, the app’s QR check-in feature was misused by ‘malicious scripts’ to send OTPs to mobile numbers.
The MySejahtera team assured users that their data was not accessed by the scripts.
Since then, these API endpoints are blocked and a fix to enhance security will be moved tonight. We want to reassure all our users that no user data was accessed by these scripts but random phone numbers were spammed to verify their phone number. We apologise for this inconvenience.MySejahtera said in a statement to the media.

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Caucasian ‘Karen’ Fined RM3,000, Spotted Trying To Enter BSC

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The foreign woman who caused a stir when she refused to wear a mask and tried to enter a luxury boutique in KLCC has been fined RM3,000 for two offences.

According to New Sraits Times, each compound is worth RM1,500.
Dang Wangi district police chief, Assistant Commissioner Noor Dellhan Yahaya said the compounds issued today were in line with Regulation 17(1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Measures 2021.
Her first offence was the failure to adhere to the directive of the Health Director-General when she failed to scan the MySejahtera app when entering a premise in an area with internet coverage.
Her second offence was the failure to wear a face mask in the said premises.
KENYATAAN MEDIA KETUA POLIS DAERAH DANG WANGIPerkembangan Siasatan Kes Pelanggaran SOP Pelan Pemulihan Negara Fasa 4 Oleh Seorang Wanita Bukan Warganegara Di Butik Dior KLCC, Kuala Lumpur.Sumber: Polis KLPautan: https://t.co/lBy9haxWzE pic.twitter.com/BI6J0GZei2— Polis Diraja M’sia (@PDRMsia) October 31, 2021
Previously, the Caucasian ‘Karen’ claimed that she was pushed by a store employee when they refused her entry into the boutique because she wasn’t wearing a mask.
Her outburst was caught on video and she could be heard saying, “You can’t stop me! It’s a free country! You don’t own the shop.”
Since the video went viral, a few netizens shared that they have witnessed the same woman in other locations too.
In a report by The Malay Mail, Twitter user @nabilaaazeez caught someone who is believed to be the same woman on camera at Bangsar Shopping Center (BSC).
Again, she wasn’t wearing a mask so the security guard at the entrance denied her entry into the shopping mall.
Screenshot from @nabilaaazeez by The Malay Mail
“This time, she wanted to enter BSC but was denied entry because she wasn’t wearing a mask and it seemed like she was arguing with the guard at about 10 am this morning.”
“She then left the entrance after she was done recording him.”
“I managed to film her trying to enter the entrance of BSC as I was sitting in a cafe Burrow KL, which was opposite the mall’s entrance,” @nabilaaazeez said.
Since the pandemic is still not letting up, we should follow the SOPs to make sure everyone is safe and protected.

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[Watch] Son Of Auxiliary Police Misbehaves, Father Threatens Senior Citizen Instead

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An incident involving an auxiliary police and a senior citizen has gone viral on social media.

The incident was posted on social media by Facebook user Sabrina SehJa, who is the senior citizen’s daughter.
Accordingly, she couldn’t stand her father being ridiculed and decided to come forward to explain the incident.
Her father was involved in a heated argument with the auxiliary police after the latter’s son had misbehaved.
The heated argument was recorded and uploaded on social media, drawing netizens’ attention.
Sabrina said her house has been disturbed several times by a group of children playing in a playground near their residence.
However, the real problem is that the parents of the delinquents often denied that their children had disturbed the neighbors.

A Long-Standing Problem
Accordingly, the problem had started in 2020 and continues until now.
Sabrina said the parents would justify their kids misbehaviour by saying they are just boys.
Since then, they have done various provocations to my father by mocking and calling him by various names that are not pleasant to hear and offensive to a senior citizen.Netizen Sabrina Sehja on the children mistreating her father.
She said that every time her father makes a complaint to their parents, they deny their child’s behavior.
They simply insist that it is normal for kids to be naughty, and tell her father not to bother with their children’s affairs.
Therefore, is it right for my father to just let them disturb his emotions and property? He can’t even have peace in his own house which has been occupied for a long time.Netizen Sabrina Sehja on the children mistreating her father.
Things Getting Out Of Hand
Recently, her father was almost hit by a vehicle driven by one of the fathers of the kids.
They were playing ball on a playground near Sabrina’s house and the ball hit the roof causing it to break.
At that time, my father happened to be in front of the house and heard a bang and then saw the ball they were playing on the roof of our house.Netizen Sabrina Sehja on the children’s latest misdemeanour.
They went to the house of an Indonesian woman wearing a white shirt and a light brown scarf (the wife of the auxiliary police).
The house was a place where the kids would hang out since one of their family started renting there.
Sabrina said her father tried to ask them about the culprit.
Instead, the Indonesian woman scolded Sabrina’s father, and accused him of trying to fault with the kids.
Abuse Of Police Authority?
Shortly after, the wife called her husband (auxiliary police), who arrived in a hurry using a Pajero with the word Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM).
The husband, who was wearing a blue shirt with a police emblem, starting accusing Sabrina’s father of always looking to start a quarrel.
Sabrina expressed regret that the parents would blame others instead of examining  children’s behaviour.
It was also alleged that the auxiliary policeman tried to hit her father with the Pajero.
In the video, one of the child was seen mocking at people even as the husband confronted Sabrina’s father.
She said neighbors around do not dare to interfere because they are worried about safety and harassment by the naughty boys, as what  happened to her family.
She also questioned if PDRM vehicles can be brought back home for personal use, even causing chaos and public disorder as in the video.
Meanwhile, the police said the case had been resolved amicably and no further action will be taken.
Accordingly, both parties had lodged a police report on the incident.

Online Firestorm
Netizens were appalled at the behaviour of the auxiliary policeman for his abuse of authority.
They questioned the policeman’s professionalism in exercising his authority in law enforcement, peacekeeping, and public safety situations.

Netizens are also unhappy that the auxiliary policeman was let off without any action by the authority.

They said stern disciplinary action should be taken, given the severity of what happened.

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Study: Your Kids & Grandkids Don’t Stand A Chance Against The Climate Crisis

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Though the impact of the world’s Climate Crisis might be making life difficult now, the worst is yet to come, especially for our kids and future generations.
A recently published report by The Lancet; Countdown on health and climate change which compiled the research of over 100 experts from across the world predicts the adverse effects of a changing climate if the planet continues to warm up on the current trajectory.
A sick and unhealthy world
The study found that children growing up in today’s worsening global conditions will face health concerns in every single stage of their lives and shorter life expectancy.
A warming planet poses a particular health risk to kids as their developing immune systems make them more susceptible to disease and vulnerable to pollutants, which would stay with them throughout their lives.
(Image Credit: Hush Naidoo via Unsplash)
Changing and extreme weather patterns coupled with a continued rise in temperature and humidity are ideal conditions for bacteria growth that can lead to the spread of infectious diseases.
Warmer weather is also exacerbating the spread of vector-borne diseases carried by parasites like mosquitoes which are reaching places they couldn’t before.
(Image Credit: Malay Mail)
Premature deaths from air pollution is also a major concern for future generations. Children are breathing in more and more contaminated air as they grow, leading to respiratory problems as well as an increased risk of cardiovascular and other health problems.
(Image Credit: Bernama via Malay Mail)
A starving world
Global food production is predicted to drop in the coming years. The study notes the impact that climate change has on the agricultural sector as the changing weather brings persistent drought and floods that devastate crops.
Fewer crop yields also mean that there will be less to go around not only for humans but also less food to feed our foods.
Global demand for livestock is expected to increase as the population grow, but with the environment under threat, the volume and quality of feed crops (crops that we use to feed our chickens, cows and other meaty delicious foods) will face shortages. This coupled with limited water resources and rise in diseases could cripple entire industries.
(Image Credit: The Straight Times)
Rising carbon dioxide levels are also changing the very food that we eat. Though CO2 help plants to grow, high concentration of greenhouse gasses can also reduce the nutritional content of food crops.
Future generations may live in a malnourished world as staple crops like rice and wheat contain less nutritional value.
A world riddled with conflict
The report highlighted that the climate emergency may cause conflicts all over the world as economies break down and many of the world’s population are displaced due to worsening situations across the world.
(Image Credit: UN Dispatch)
Mass migration from rising sea levels and reduced production and resources spell trouble for the world’s fragile geopolitics.
Future generations also face the depressive notion of increased mental health problems as more and more people are facing trauma and loss in most aspects of their lives.
The future may be harsher than we could ever imagine, which raises the question, is this the world that we want our children and future generations to inherit?

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Gawai: The East Malaysian Harvest Festival, Then And Now

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To West Malaysians, “Gawai” and “Kaamatan” are not festivals most people celebrate or even know. However, for East Malaysians, the Harvest Festival which lands squarely in the middle of the year is one of the biggest festivals celebrated, full of good fun, cheer, and rice wine.

Kaamatan is celebrated in Sabah, while Gawai is celebrated in Sarawak. While both share similarities, they are not the same.
READ MORE: No, Kaamatan And Gawai Are Not Interchangeable
Gawai is more similar to a thanksgiving day to show gratitude for a bountiful harvest and to celebrate unity. The festival is celebrated by the Dayak community in Sarawak and West Kalimantan on 1 June, although celebrations already begin on Gawai Eve, 31 May.
In conjunction with Maxis’ #MenuaiKisah campaign to celebrate and preserve the stories of our culture and heritage, we spoke to Agas, an Iban who has celebrated over 4 decades of Gawai, to discover the deeper meaning of the festival and how it shaped the way they celebrate Gawai all these years.
Good vibrations and intention
Agas, a 41 year-old Iban who is currently living in Petaling Jaya, speaks to us about the way he remembers Gawai being celebrated.
He notes that the celebration was filled with a lot more intention when he was young. Everything done by the villages held meaning. Even the dancing and music were not purely entertainment– they were a celebration of thanks and gratitude to the earth and nature.
The Ngajat dance showcases Iban’s beautiful traditional wear and colourful drums used.(Credit: John Ragai/Flickr)
On the eve of Gawai, everyone will take part in the traditional Ngajat dance. It is a dance created to give thanks to the gods who took care of the crops, from their growth until the harvesting season. Ngajat has a lot of intent.Agas to TRP
The Ngajat dance includes showing gratitude, such as to the trees around the longhouse for staying strong and protecting the residents against mudslides, and is accompanied by performances on traditional musical instruments, such as gongs and drums in various sizes, without any singing.
This dance of gratitude begins late at night and continues until midnight, which signals the beginning of a friendly tuak (rice wine) competition.
It’s tuak o’clock
According to Agas, this is when each family in the longhouse will reveal their own “family tuak“, brewed to be as strong as possible.
Everyone gets a nice sip of tuak.(Credit: Shankar S/Flickr)
The whole village will line up at one end of the longhouse and make their way down, visiting each home. At each home, there will be a representative from the family to pour out their family’s tuak recipe for everyone who stops by.
Since a longhouse can house anywhere from 30 to 150 families depending on its size, if you join the line you’d be drinking that many sips of tuak all through the night– and straight on ’til morning!
An Iban longhouse has many family “rooms” attached to a single long hallway.(Credit: Thomas Wanhoff/Flickr)
Food for days
Of course, there has to be a free flow of food to match the free flow of drinks too. In fact, according to Agas, the food will be hosted by the community in a pot-luck fashion, so party-goers can eat whenever they want to.
On the eve of Gawai, a pig will be slaughtered. Agas recalls that the entire village would clean up and prepare the pig by the river and cook enough food for the whole village for multiple days.
This potluck system would ensure that food is always ready for the hungry while everyone can still take part in the celebrations.
Many communities still forage in nearby jungles for vegetation for use in their cooking, such as bamboo used to make a dish called Ayam Pansuh.(Credit: TRP)
A festival of reunions
Most of the longhouses are situated far away from each other without a good network of paved roads, but that doesn’t stop determined people from embarking on a journey to see each other again.
My longhouse is 2½ hours away from the outside world on foot, crossing 4 mountains and 3 rivers.Agas on his long house in Sg Engkerabai, nearby Sungai Batang Lupar
Rivers are an important part of life for the longhouse residents. Often, heavy items such as furniture will be floated down to the kampung because there are no tarred roads.(Credit: Avi Alpert/Flickr)
While he notes that some longhouses may be closer to each other, it would often take a minimum of an hour to arrive on foot. Due to the geographical distance and time required to reach other longhouses, they will often stay a night or two once arriving at a new longhouse to make the trip worthwhile, which is why Gawai celebrations often end up lasting up to a month.
Much like festivals of reunion from other cultures, Gawai is the time for extended family and friends to mingle and catch up– and the longhouse’s large open community space is perfect to do so.
Same same but different
Now that Agas has lived through several decades of Gawai celebrations, he noticed that technology has made its way to the Harvest Festival as well.
The night is still filled with music and dance, but the traditional Ngajat music has made way for karaoke machines that everyone can take part in and sing until daybreak.
He also notes that not many families brew their own tuak or cook big potluck meals anymore, instead choosing to buy them from outside to save on effort.
A traditional rice wine drink in a modern plastic cup and straw.(Credit: John Ragai/Flickr)
Technology bridges distance
However, technology has also enabled friends and family to grow closer as the geographical distance is covered by connectivity.  In recent decades, the push for technology and internet connectivity allowed these cultural practices, festive celebrations, and local stories to be more widely shared.
Many, like Agas, have not returned to their hometown for such celebrations for years. Yet they never missed the chance to jump on a video call with their family and loved ones, watching videos and livestreams of the village celebrations, hosted by those who stayed.
Helen Untet, a Bidayuh mother chats with her daughter during Gawai, the duo separated due to the pandemic.(Credit: TRP)
Even more, like us, who may not be too familiar with Gawai, are allowed a glimpse into their culture and practices. After all, as Malaysians, shouldn’t we take pride in our large diversity of culture?
Understanding the importance of preserving our local heritage, Maxis worked closely with TRP to bring to you a collection of these stories, shared straight from the people who hold their heritage close to their hearts.
Watch stories of our local Sarawakians and Sabahans sharing tales of heritage and culture, brought to you by TRP and Maxis HERE.

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Wedding guest left used diaper on food plate at kenduri; disgusts Mâ€™sians online

We all have our fair share of wedding guest nightmare stories,
from drunken fights to inconsiderate picture-taking in the middle of the ceremony.
However, Twitter user Faqihuddin (@Faqihh_94) may just have the WORST tale ever when a wedding guest left a used diaper on their food plate!

Credit: @Faqihh_94/Twitter

The disgusting image was accompanied by the caption:

â€œThe stupidest wedding guest in Malaysia.â€

The unsavoury leftover was assumed to be left behind by parents for the waiters to throw away.

Credit: Tulamama

Faqihuddin explained that the wedding kenduri (feast)
took place inside an airconditioned hall. He was infinitely thankful that the party
poopersâ€™ â€œgiftâ€ did not perfume the venue.
Ew GIF from Ew GIFs

With over 7.1K retweets, Twitterjaya found the scene both gross and hilarious.

Baru nak kata "cantiknya paperwrap burger ni" , sekali bukak gambar…….. Haihh amende ni 🤦🏻♀ takda sivik langsung.
— ed.da 🌼 (@BungaApril_) September 2, 2019

Translation: “I was just about to say; “What a pretty burger wrapping.” Then  I opened the picture….. Haih, what is this? No civic values at all.”

Kalau takda gambar kucing tu , aku ingat buger tadi 😂.
— awonnnnnn (@AsrulnizamAzmi) September 2, 2019

Translation: If it wasn’t for the picture of the cat, I would’ve thought it was a burger.

Eww pic.twitter.com/m1dbOwZFwA
— Syuhadaa (@syuhadaaalawi) September 2, 2019

McPooPoo is more accurate i guess 😂
— ZulfanRahman (@Mdzlfn) September 3, 2019

Aku rasa otak dia letak dalam pampers tu sekali kot . Alang alang en
— La flame (@shkifdnial) September 2, 2019

Translation: “I think they left their brains inside the pampers too.”

Screenshot from Twitter

Translation: “Maybe they were inspired by influencers eating in pampers?”

.. pic.twitter.com/qAnyPN5MfI
— 🦋 (@aainw1) September 2, 2019

Some even shared their own sh*tty experiences.

Aku kena masa raya haji lepas. Memang crowded so habis kerja nak kemas tempat kerjalah. Sapu2 kat tepi longkang jumpa pampers orang buang gitu je. Dah jadi mak ayah budak pun still takda akal nak buang kat tempat yang betul.
— omakden (@harish_suhaimi) September 2, 2019

Translation: “I experienced this during the last Raya Haji. It was super crowded. I was sweeping by the drain and found a pair of pampers thrown away just like that. Even when people have become parents, they still don’t have the brains to dispose trash properly.”

Tryla kerja kedai makan. Aku kerja nandos. Byk kali dh org tinggal pampers kt bawah meja kerusi. Kita serve elok dia bg kita tahi. TAHI! Takde otak punya customers
— Ù…Ù… 🤘🏼 (@WilShenanigan) September 2, 2019

Translation: “You try working in an eatery. I’ve experienced people leaving pampers underneath the tables and chairs. We give them good service and they give us poop. POOP! Brainless customers”

Credit: makeameme

The culprit behind this faux-pas has not been identified, but TRP urges the public to PLEASE DON’T do something like this. It’s all about basic courtesy and civic-mindedness.
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Did This Ministry Just “Steal” Flood Volunteer’s Hard Work For Social Media Clout?

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Netizens are claiming that the Youth and Sports Ministry (KBS) had plagiarized the hard work done by locals who volunteered to help clean up the homes of flood victims in Bangi, Selangor.

So as the story goes, KBS’s official social media pages recently (20 December) posted several images with a caption that said that their “Post-Flood Volunteer Squad” together with volunteers from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) were busy helping to tidy up people’s homes in Kampung Bangi Lama and Kampung Bangi Tambahan that were ravaged by the floods.
The pictures showed several individuals washing up the mud and silt that were left in and around people’s houses and neighbourhoods when floodwaters receded.

In a later posting, KBS said that a total of 126 volunteers from non-government organizations (NGO), sports organizations, the Scouts Association and UKM students were involved in relief efforts in Bangi and invited more youths to join in.

However, a look through the comment section revealed that the postings may have been misleading.
Several people had stepped up to allege that the cleanup effort shown in the pictures had nothing to do with KBS and was in fact participated only by local Bangi residence.
“Laaa, everyone in the pictures are villagers, not volunteers from KBS. Since when did they become KBS volunteers?” wrote one commenter.
“Please check your caption. I’m in the picture. When did I join KBS’s Post-Flood Volunteer Squad? For the admin’s information, the people in the pictures are all local Kampung Bangi youths. Not with KBS,” commented another while urging KBS’s social media handlers to clarify their information and not claim others’ hard work as their own.
Apparently, the comments were soon removed and disappeared from the posting, but netizens were quick enough to save screenshots as proof of what was said.
(Credit :AmDavidSparkle via Twitter)
This started a whole chain reaction resulting in Malaysians bombarding KBS’s social media page with comments, questions and criticism which reads in the note that KBS had lied about what was actually happening and were claiming victories and taking credit for the rakyat’s efforts
Almost every single flood-related posting made by KBS now had people questioning whether the information presented was valid and if the relief efforts being shared were actually participated by KBS volunteers.
Some even fired shots at KBS Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu for letting the issue slide.
(Credit: Norherman Bin Mohammad via Facebook)
Recently, Ahmad Faizal was also criticized by Malaysians, including former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak for having held an unnecessary ceremony to launch his ministry’s flood-volunteer squad on Saturday (18 December).
Ahmad Faizal had since come out to agree with the criticism he received by saying that the event was indeed uncalled for and promised to do better.

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KBS dituduh cari publisiti palsu, dakwa program orang sebagai program mereka


The Rich Can Be Oblivious Of The Poor… Or Not

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Choose between buying lunch or going hungry today just so you can treat yourself to a can of Coke because you can’t afford both.

Picture a parent choosing not to eat because there’s not even enough food for the kids.
Pick between having water or electricity because you can’t afford to have both reconnected right now.
Consider hugging your only pillow tight to your stomach, maybe even punching it to drown out the hangry growls, so you can get some sleep.
What about visiting a different friend’s house every day at lunchtime so their mother will invite you to eat and not catch on that it was all part of a plan?
Imagine sneaking into the office kitchen to eat the leftover pizza from a meeting out of a rubbish bin because your pay came late.
Have you ever witnessed people waste food, even a single french fry, either in person or on TV and it just made you so unbelievably angry?

I have experienced all of that and I still get angry when people waste food.
My family is not what any reasonable person would consider poor now and we weren’t really poor growing up, but I remember doing these things when times were tough.
Some people reading this might relate and others might think it’s completely and utterly ridiculous, but there’s a simple explanation for why that is.
There is an unsubstantiated story written by Jean-Jacques Rousseau in the late 1700s that a French princess was told that because of a famine, the people had no bread to eat.
The response of the princess, usually thought to be Queen of France Marie Antoinette, was “Then let them eat cake.”
Do you know what happened during the French revolution at the end of the 1700s? They separated the heads of the rich people from their bodies.

How Bread Shortages Helped Ignite the French Revolution https://t.co/QSGy8sQfD2 (via @HISTORY)— The History Press (@TheHistoryPress) October 21, 2019

While the “eat cake” story can’t be confirmed to be true, it is often used to signify how oblivious those born into wealth are when it comes to the plight of the poor.
During this Covid-19 crisis and subsequent Movement Control Order (MCO), Malaysia has seen its share of statements reflecting this.
Among the cases are people with lavish lifestyles asking for financial aid or lamenting why poor people are getting too much help or if anyone would like to buy this thing needed to combat the pandemic.
They are simply asking the wrong questions.
Many seem to have responded to such statements with anger, disgust, and vitriol, but the reality of the B40 situation is not something you can accurately relay to someone who has never really been poor.
When you have enough money, you don’t have to think about where your food will come from and how much will it cost or will you have to give up something to get it.
To rich people, food just appears in the supermarket, or in the fridge, or on a plate.
They live with their parents rent-free, or are given a home, or live in a home that’s being paid for, or at the very least if they can’t pay, someone else will.
It’s impossible for them to properly understand the real threat that most people are less than three months away from living on the street at the best of times, let alone during a pandemic.
They don’t understand that most people do not have a safety net. They don’t have savings or assets or families that they can rely on to bail them out when everything goes bad.
Can we blame them? Not really. It’s just a lack of perspective due to a privileged life. God has blessed them with wealth and cursed them with the same.
But let’s not resort to storming the Bastille as the French did because among Malaysia’s wealthy there is some hope.
A lot of people make fun of the Bangsar elites, but it was in Bangsar that The Lost Food Project began.
They rescue food that’s not selling well from supermarkets, oftentimes upper-class ones, and redistribute it to the poor in KL.

Our #MondayMotivation is to continue to rescue tonnes of #edible #nutritious food and to #FeedTheHungryNotTheLandfill….  What's yours? @lost_food #Pioneering #foodbank in #KualaLumpur focused on #sustainability rescuing nutritious #surplus food & products for those in need. pic.twitter.com/AdYLDPBmqu— TheLostFoodProject (@lost_food) March 17, 2019

This has resulted in funny instances like when a TLFP representative called the NGO I worked at to ask if any street kids or homeless people might want some gourmet hot chocolate with hints of chili.
But at least these beautiful people are asking the right question.
“Is there anyone I can give this to who needs it more?”

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Driver With SG Number Plate Caught Pumping RON95

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It’s not the first time Singaporeans or people who drive cars with Singapore number plates have been criticised for pumping RON95 petrol at Malaysia’s petrol stations.

Since 1 August 2010, foreign-registered vehicles are banned from buying RON95 petrol, which is reserved and heavily subsidised for Malaysians only.
However, foreign-registered vehicles in Malaysia are allowed to pump RON97 (green nozzle) and RON100 only.
In the recent viral post, two people standing beside an Audi Q3 with a Singapore number plate were seen refuelling the car with RON95 (identifiable by the yellow nozzle).
A netizen, who retweeted the photo remarked that if she had encountered such a scenario, she would make a scene and alert petrol attendants that a Singaporean driver is buying RON95 petrol.
If one day I come across this, I’ll step up right in front of them, take a photo and yell out loud “ABANGGGG ADA ORANG SINGAPORE ISI RON95!!!” And then create a scene to attract the attention of everybody at the station. I promise you, I’m shameless. Siaplah korang. https://t.co/BSGwH2RowO— Nadia Nazir (@Nadia_Nazir) June 10, 2023
Others said they would do the same and some of them have actually tried stopping these irresponsible drivers in the past.
A netizen said they hit the emergency button on the petrol pump when the driver wasn’t looking and alerted the staff.
At the same time, netizens also advise those who intend to confront these drivers to be careful in case it breaks out into a fight.
Since the problem keeps occurring, netizens suggest the government fine these drivers at the border before allowing them to return to Singapore.
In a 2022 Malay Mail report, Johor Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) director Mohd Hairul Anuar Bohro said legal action can only be taken against petrol station operators and not individuals who buy RON95 with foreign registered vehicles.
Nevertheless, he urged the public to collect photographic evidence including complete details stating the location, date and time of the incident, and lodge a report at https://eaduan.kpdnhep.gov.my or via WhatsApp at 019-2794317.
To those yang suruh cek IC owner, dia tak kira IC. Even if you're a Malaysian but driving a Singaporean-registered car, still kena isi selain RON95. pic.twitter.com/6RaJJvisZ2— Oceane Bellemare (@keamaAraujo) June 11, 2023
klu nmpk,pegi cashier bagitau perihal ni,nt diorg stopkan pengisian,sy dah buat buk kali.— ojey (@fuadLhmm) June 10, 2023
For me, kalau jumpa camni terus pergi kaunter cashier suruh bt announcement dkt mic ckp kuat2.. Kalau depa takmau, laporkan pada pihak berkuasa. Biar petrol pump tu kena tindakan pulak.— dīb (@dibotwt) June 10, 2023
Haritu kat petrona bandar puteri puchong ada kereta plat sg ni isi minyak kuning tapi dia bersandar kat side sebelah sana bkn menghala ke pam, so aku decide untuk tekan emergency stop button tu, then aku pergi kt kaunter ckp kat cashier tu yg dia guna pam kuning-— itsmeazhar (@azharokey) June 10, 2023
Orang lain kena support jugaaa aaa yang tepi tepi tu jerit ramai ramai mana manaa? Pastu kamu cakap ni niii. Pastu yang lain jerit woii berhenti aaa pakai hatt tuuu woiii, kalau sorang sorang jerit mesti wat dek ja depa kan hati kering wat gitu mana nak rasa malu— aida (@fiqqssss) June 10, 2023
Isu Petrol RON95 – Utk sesetengah Singaporean, ignorance is bliss 🤭Officially declare dah ✅Official sign pun dah ✅Otak je hilang 🔈Tasha oh Tasha pic.twitter.com/tsvBEAJygI— MakLampirBeraya 🥰 (@ArwahMaklampir) June 11, 2023
Minyak bersubsidi adalah aset negara kita. Lindungi lah dgn cara apa jua. Dekat tepi pump tu ada emergency stop button, boleh tekan situ jugak but hati-hati kalau wanita & seorang. Takut bergaduh pulak. Kalau ada geng, then ok.— Mokcikbesor (@MokcikBesor) June 10, 2023
Kerajaan patut buat mcm Spore. Halang dan kena bayar denda terus sebelum masuk balik Spore. Make it min RM1000 denda. Org ramai boleh upload gambar sbgai bukti.Diorang tak takut sbb tak akan kena tindakan pun.— 🔺Einaz🔺 (@mseinaz) June 11, 2023

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Malaysian NGOs Launch Palestinian Solidarity Campaign, Condemn Israel’s Attack On The Al-Aqsa Mosque

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The Malaysian Consultative Council of Islamic Organisations (Mapim) and 43 non-governmental organizations (NGOs) had voiced their solidarity with the Palestinians.

In a campaign called ‘Hands Off Al-Aqsa Mosque’, the NGOs condemned Israel’s recent attack on Palestinians at the mosque during Ramadan.
The NGOs unanimously expressed their support and stood arms with the Palestinians who defend the Al-Aqsa Mosque and other places of worship in the Holy Land.
Mapim president Azmi Abdul Hamid calls on the international community to join in solidarity with the Palestinian people.
Mapim president Azmi Abdul Hamid (right) speaking at the press conference. (Credit: Mapim)
He said the Palestinian face an uphill struggle in defending Al-Aqsa, the third holiest mosque of Islam, from Zionist aggression.
We also urge the United Nations and the Organization of Islamic Cooperation to address the dangerous situation at the Al-Aqsa Mosque.Mapim president Azmi Abdul Hamid on the Israeli-Palestinian clashes at Jerusalem’s Al-Aqsa mosque.
Al-Aqsa | Islam’s third holiest mosque has become a flashpoint of Israel-Palestinian crisis https://t.co/Y2KbqsXsoy— The Hindu (@the_hindu) April 23, 2022
Azmi warned that the violence would lead to further conflict between Israel and militants in Gaza.
He noted that more than 200 people, mostly Palestinians, have been hurt in clashes with Israeli police.
Azmi holds Israel responsible as they had been restricting access to Al-Aqsa, which created tensions that led to clashes.
He also regrets that some Arab nations have warmed up to Israel despite what is happening to their Muslims brethrens in Palestine.
pic.twitter.com/1CmrCdHIPV#Palestinians are beaten every day to death by the Israeli and the entire Arab nations are looking the other way.The #Saudi is the main ally of Israel and the West.They #sponsor the occupation of Palestine by Israeli forces.This is how today world works— Hidayat hanifi shinwaray. (@HanifiShinwaray) April 16, 2022
A Blatant Violation Of International Law And Justice
Angkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM) vice-president Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Shamsudin said the latest tension results from Israel violating international law.
He said the Israelis, being the occupying force, had been regularly storming the holy Al-Aqsa mosque despite an agreement on who is in charge.
We urge governments, scholars, thinkers, media professionals and others to champion the Palestinians, not as a religious issue but as a matter of human rights.  ABIM) vice-president Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Shamsudin urging the world to hold the Israelis accountable.
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ABIM vice-president Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Shamsudin (right). (Credit: Abim)
Ahmad Fahmi, who is also chief executive officer of Global Peace Mission (GPM), said the Malaysian government is doing its best to lead by example.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has condemned the actions of the Israeli soldiers as shameful and inhumane.
At the same time, Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah expressed regret that the clashes also broke out on a Friday, and during the holy month of Ramadan.
Malaysia mengutuk sekeras-kerasnya serangan tentera Israel ke atas penduduk awam dan jemaah Palestin di Masjid Al-Aqsa, pada Jumaat lepas, kata Perdana Menteri Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.#KeluargaMalaysia#JabatanPenerangan pic.twitter.com/GK0lzW4XsG— Jabatan Penerangan Malaysia 🇲🇾 (@JPenerangan) April 16, 2022
Ahmad Fahmi also urged the Malaysian government to continue advocating the well-being of the Palestinians.
The Palestinians are determined to continue the struggle, no matter the sacrifices. As a model Muslim nation with a conscientious society, Malaysians must lend them a handABIM vice-president Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Shamsudin on daily confrontations by Israel against the Palestinians.
Al-Quds Foundation Malaysia chief executive and spokesman Dr Sharif Abu Shammalah said the Israeli regime was always trying to create a new reality for the Al-Aqsa Mosque, including demolishing its structures.
But he is confident that if all countries unite and work together to prevent their barbaric acts, it will eventually bear positive results.
He also thanked Malaysia for its commitment to uphold justice and human rights.
Malaysia has strongly stood up for the rights and freedoms of the Palestinians and has supported the struggles of the Palestinians.Al-Quds Foundation Malaysia CEO Dr Sharif Abu Shammalah on Malaysia standing with Palestine.

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A M’sian Student Was Strangled To Death With A Rope In Taiwan And The Murderer Has Confessed

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A Malaysian student was found dead on a slope with a rope wrapped around her neck recently in Taiwan after she initially went missing on October 28.

The university where the student was enrolled contacted authorities to report that she had been missing since the previous evening.
After investigations by the police, a Taiwanese man was apprehended who then confessed on 29 October to murdering the 24-year-old, according to reports by TaiwanNews.
The student was last seen nearby her campus before she mysteriously disappeared, based on the surveillance footage.
The footage also revealed a suspicious car at the scene of the crime, which led police to the suspect.
After reviewing the videos, the police then searched the area and found the student’s right shoe, it was from this finding that they suspect that she was taken against her will.
The Taiwanese man confessed that he hid in his car and waited for a young woman to walk alone in that area before making his assault. He initially denied any wrongdoing but eventually confessed.
According to the police, the rope was used by the suspect to pull the student inside the vehicle and restrain her but the Taiwanese police suspect that it went ugly and she was strangled in the process.

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MOH Proposes Temporary Ban On Inter-District, State Travel To Curb Spread Of Covid-19

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The Ministry of Health (MOH) has proposed stricter standard operating procedures (SOPs) including restricting cross-district and state travel following the increase in the spread of the Covid-19 epidemic.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said that through the data examined by the Ministry, there’s a sharp increase in the spread of the disease recently involving inter-district and state cases.
He said that increase in sporadic cases in the community occurs especially when cross-state and district travel are allowed, as well as due to social gatherings.
MOH found that the main factor in the sharp increase in cases was non-compliance with the SOP which was outlined during the reopening of the economic sector previously. Cases are increasing in densely populated areas with easy movement including Selangor, Federal Territories, Johor, Penang and Sabah.Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba via Berita Harian
Dr Adham said that the government is currently refining and evaluating the actions that need to be taken immediately to control the spread, including considering stricter SOPs involving the social sector.
The Health Ministry is also reviewing the actual capacity of the hospitals gazetted as Covid-19 Hospitals to accommodate symptomatic patients and added that MOH would also reactivate more treatment and quarantine centers for low-risk patients nationwide.
Among them is the Malaysian Agricultural Expo Park (MAEPS) which can accommodate up to 10,000 positive patients.
So far, he said, MOH facilities are still able to accommodate the increase in cases but strict methods to control the Covid-19 curve need to be implemented immediately before the capacity is exceeded.
Our front line of specialist doctors, ventilator machine operators and physicians who handle Covid-19 cases with symptoms of levels three to five are now struggling to cope with the sharp increase in cases. We need to look at the team of nurses and medical assistants who are helping as well as their ability to treat patients including non-Covid-19s who also need to be given attention.Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba via Berita Harian

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Think You’re Steve Irwin? Bung Mokhtar Wants Your Help To Drive Out Crocs From Sabah

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What to do if you have a crocodile infestation in the rivers?

Get a crocodile hunter; that’s the solution Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin proposed.
The outspoken BN stalwart said the state government is aware that attacks by crocodiles on humans were becoming more widespread.
The rise in attacks led to the belief that their number (crocodiles) is too many, said Bung.
Firemen subduing a crocodile in Lahad Datu, Sabah. (Pix: Facebook)
Or they have a lack of food and now come out to start attacking humans. We don’t know. Although there is no official number, but every night along the Kinabatangan River, we can see several pairs of eyes if we shine a flashlight towards that area.Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin on removing excess crocs.
Bung, also Kinabatangan MP and Sabah Umno chief, spoke to reporters after inaugurating the state-level National Recovery Aspiration Program in Sandakan.
Utusan Sarawak quoted him as saying that the Sabah Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment has started to offer jobs to catch the reptile.
Those who possess the skills, presumably like the late Steve Robert Irwin, are encouraged to apply.
Nicknamed “The Crocodile Hunter”, he was an Australian zookeeper, conservationist, television personality, wildlife expert, and environmentalist.
His life was cut short when he was impaled through the chest by a stingray in 2006.
I believe in this situation, Steve Irwin The Crocodile Hunter would say -“Crikey!, What a Beauty!”It was a pleasure to visit the Everglades, and lay eyeson this beautiful American Crocodile. Truly anamazing creature to see, I was blessed to see a coupleof these!! pic.twitter.com/nhXaxeZws2— Al_Troutman M.Sc. (@n8ture_al) August 14, 2022
Putting The Rakyat First
Previously, Bung has reiterated that Sabah needs to follow the footsteps of Sarawak, which is also infested with crocs.
He said the crocs must be taken captive to ensure the safety of the people, especially those who live near the river.
Bung has also proposed that crocodiles in Sabah can be hunted and traded to encourage more people to capture the reptile.
So, I am always looking for a way to invite or call professional hunters like in Sarawak to ensure that the number of crocodiles in Kinabatangan can be reduced.Sabah Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin calling for interested candidates to apply.
Di Lahad Datu, SabahBuaya besar di persisiran kampung laut pic.twitter.com/vWtlWyHB6g— @Tok_Tek (@Tok_Tek) August 11, 2022
Seorang wanita hilang selepas disambar buaya ketika sedang memancing di Kampung Tanjung Bulat, Kinabatangan, Sabah.Mangsa Norsila Sayong, 32 dilaporkan sedang memancing di tebing air sungai sebelum tiba-tiba disambar buaya berkenaan. pic.twitter.com/BlOxJYl6OL— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) July 30, 2022
Easier Than It Seems
No party has yet taken a license to hunt crocodiles, with the Sabah government easing restrictions following the increase in the number of deaths from reptiles along rivers in the state.
Sabah Wildlife Department director Augustine Tuuga said there had been inquiries from the public in Tawau and Sandakan about the procedure to obtain the license, but there have been no applications yet.
In the past, only crocodile breeders obtained a license to catch crocodiles to introduce new blood to their captive population, he told BeritaKini.
The wildlife department does not have specific criteria for crocodile hunting licences.
They can catch but cannot export skin or meat because Sabah does not have an export quota for crocodiles taken from the forest. (Crocodile produce) is only for consumption in Sabah. Sabah Wildlife Department director Augustine Tuuga on restrictions related to crocodile hunting.
Those who want to farm crocodiles can also apply for a license to catch the animals.

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[Watch] Perak Politician Pulls His Bird Out During State Assembly To Show How Expensive Chickens Are

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A whole piece of raw chicken made an unprecedented appearance at the Perak State Assembly today (14 December) when Hulu Kinta Assemblyperson (ADUN) Muhamad Arafat Varisai Mahamad served the uncooked bird to the Dewan in protest of expensive price poultry.

“It’s okay, it’s for the good of the people. I’m forced to bring this chicken,” Muhamad Arafat was quoted as saying as he took the chicken out from a bag he had at his side, as an aid to show that the rakyat was struggling to make sense of the rising price of goods and that the government of the day was too slow to take action.
Read More: More Chicken Drama: Government To Stop Importing Frozen Chicken From February 2022
He also asked the state government what exactly it was doing to remedy the situation and claimed that no action has been taken by those in charge to, at the least, create a dialogue with retailers, entrepreneurs and wholesalers in search of the root cause of the problem.
The assemblyman also revealed that the price of chicken in his constituency was being sold beyond the ceiling price set by the government under its Harga Maksima Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family Max Price) scheme.
“Before 7 December, the price of chicken in Gunung Semanggol already soared to over RM10 per kg. After the 7th, the (ceiling price) Harga Maksima Keluarga Malaysia scheme set by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Ministry (KPDNHEP) was RM9.30,” said the politician as he pulled out the purchasing receipt he brought together with the chicken as evidence of extreme prices of goods.
Online, videos of Muhamad Arafat pulling his bird out made him into an internet legend.
I like this legend already https://t.co/reR7N9LCYD— Siva (@Sivasanthiran19) December 14, 2021
Netizens, together, had themselves a laugh and praised the politician for bringing up a topic of public concern in such a flamboyant manner.
Effort for presentation 💯✅ https://t.co/LcPKDUQr3I— nblhibr 💫 (@nblhibr) December 14, 2021
He literally brought an actual issue to the assembly. Kudos to him🤣 https://t.co/ZssF90tJwy— ☃ (@loldannyhere) December 14, 2021
Now this is what we should be having more of. Real issues, real people and more exhibits please…. https://t.co/KYZRoNu2PC— Azrul Mohd Khalib (@azrulmohdkhalib) December 14, 2021
Catch the assemblyman’s debate on YouTube (HERE).

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Adun bawa masuk 'ayam segar' ke sidang dun perak


Selangor Is Now Free Of Covid-19 Red Zones

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The state of Selangor is now free of Covid-19 red zones.
Several Selangor districts have been re-classified as Covid-19 yellow zones following a decrease in active cases.
According to the Selangor Task Force Covid 19 (STFC) Facebook page, with Hulu Bernam and Hulu Yam now in the green, a total 32 mukims in the state are now classified as official green zones.
Meanwhile, the district of Petaling turned from red to yellow, following a drop in active cases, while Kuala Selangor was re-designated from green to yellow after 4 mukims recorded active Covid-19 cases.
Active cases in Selangor are currently concentrated in Gombak, Klang, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Sepang, and Sabak Bernam.
As of writing, 6 new Covid-19 cases were identified in the state, leaving the state’s total infection count to date at 1,650.

However, Selangor residents are still strictly prohibited from visiting graves and burial grounds during the nationwide Conditional Movement Control Order (COMC) period.
The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) explained that Muslims are not allowed to visit cemeteries or royal tombs during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration to prevent a Covid-19 outbreak.
It is customary for Malaysian Muslims to pay their respects to their deceased loved ones during the first day of Hari Raya.(Credit: Sinar Harian)
Cemetery caretakers have been tasked to assist the state in maintaining the ban, to prevent all members of society, including the royals from breaking the rules.
Selangoreans are also reminded that interstate travel during the CMCO is still illegal and are advised to spend the upcoming holidays in moderation.

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Kuala Selangor Becomes Yellow Zone Again


[Watch] Mrs Malaysia World 2022 Rep Dons Record-Breaking Dress With 10,000 Five-Sen

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Beauty queen Olivia Nicholas from Ipoh will be representing Malaysia in Mrs World 2022 in Las Vegas in her record-breaking dress later this month.

The 30-year-old lawyer made a mark in the Malaysia Book of Records with a national costume covered in 10,000 five-cent coins.
The one-of-a-kind dress that was unveiled last night was created by Sarawakian designer Saran Anak Lagong.
The five-sen coins featured Sabah and Sarawak traditional elements such as the motif of the Destar Siga cloth, an indigenous type of woven fabric created by the Kadazandusun community in Sabah and worn as a headdress during traditional celebrations.
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Olivia created history in Malaysian pageantry as she appeared as the Destar Siga Queen at the unveiling event, which was also witnessed by representatives of the Malaysia Book of Records.
The national director of Mrs Malaysia World Sdn Bhd Harveen Kaur said Olivia will compete with representatives from over 60 countries for the coveted Mrs World 2022 crown in Las Vegas from 10 to 17 December.
Olivia’s husband, Dr Sandeep Menon, will be accompanying her to the pageant.
How much does the dress weigh?
The 5 sen coin, both the old and new issues, weighs 2g each.
Since there are 10,000 coins, the dress could weigh at least 20kg (that’s like carrying 4 bags of 5kg rice).

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M’sian musicians are struggling because of these stigmas

Every Asian parent tends to shudder at the thought of their child pursuing anything other than the triple threat: medicine, engineering and law; especially as a full-time career.Â
Dishonor! Dishonor On Your Whole Family! GIF from Mulan GIFs

On the other side of the spectrum, however, are parents who force their kids to take up classical music lessons as a symbol of social stature or a bragging right at family gatherings.
Despite this, the stigma surrounding music in Malaysia is still negative. Musical careers are usually associated with stereotypes such as substance abuse, wild parties, and casual sex while in reality, it is an art form worthy of appreciation.Â
More often than not, corporate bodies tend to look down on musicians when it comes to hiring them for formal events. It has come to a point where every musician has been offered â€œexposureâ€ as a form of currency to compensate for their craft.
In reality, what you see on stage is just a tip of the iceberg – i.e. every performance is a result of years of blood, sweat and tears of the musicians perfecting their craft. Weâ€™re talking thousands of ringgit spent on lessons, gears, and rehearsal studio rentals.Â

Picture credit: YouTube

In this day and age, it is unrealistic to simply rely on passion alone when pursuing music. Ideally, musicians will have to be able to lay out a plan years ahead, should they choose to pursue this field full-time.
One of the more viable options for full-time musicians is to build their reputation in the corporate and wedding industry where they can earn a decent rate. In a way, it is also more sustainable because after all, youâ€™ll never really run out of corporate events and/or weddings.Â
It is not to say that writing your own music is completely out of the question. After all, there have been the likes of Yuna, Zee Avi, and Hujan, who have paved the way for local musicians to pursue international success.Â

Picture credit: Redbull

All in all, looking at the sprouting talents of the local music industry, there is still hope! Just be sure to know what you want and to keep your eyes on the prize!

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Article by Azliyana Azlee


HEINEKEN Collaborates With 7 NGOs & Community Partners To Build Sustainable Food Sources Nationwide

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HEINEKEN Malaysia launched its HEINEKEN Cares 2022 programme on 15 December, partnering with 7 non-governmental organisations (NGO) and community partners to support communities in building capacity for long-term food security.

The NGOs and community partners collaborating with HEINEKEN Cares 2022 include The Lost Food Project, EPIC, and PWD Smart Farmability, whose projects are focused in supporting communities in Peninsular Malaysia, as well as Soroptimist International Region of Malaysia (SIROM), Hopes Malaysia, Hope Place Kuching, and Kupikupifm, whose projects are supporting communities in Sabah and Sarawak.
The 7 NGOs and community partners showcased their community work at a mini exhibition yesterday at HEINEKEN Malaysia’s Sungei Way Brewery. As part of their commitment, HEINEKEN Malaysia pledged to deliver over 600,000 meals to empower local communities across Malaysia to start and maintain their own sustainable food sources.
(Credit: HEINEKEN Malaysia)
At the height of the pandemic, we saw how vulnerable communities were in need of food aid. Responding to the call for help, we launched HEINEKEN Cares in 2021, a social impact programme to connect our employees’ well-being at work with a purpose to support local communities, giving them the opportunity to participate in meaningful CSR initiatives.Roland Bala, Managing Director, HEINEKEN Malaysia.
HEINEKEN Cares saw great success in 2021. For every 1000 steps taken by a HEINEKEN Malaysia employee, the brewer committed one meal to a person in need. The programme delivered 150,000 meals to vulnerable communities across the nation in 6 months.
During the December 2021 floods, HEINEKEN Cares topped up an additional 100,000 meals and care packages for affected communities. As a result, the programme delivered a total of 250,000 meals in 2021.
HEINEKEN Cares 2022 steps it up with a renewed vision to improve social sustainability through food security. The programme increased its 2022 goal, calling on their employees to achieve a total of 200 million steps from November 2022 to March 2023.
Kupikupifm & EPIC. (Credit: HEINEKEN Malaysia)
HEINEKEN Cares 2022 also increases its contributions by committing to provide 3 meals for every 1000 steps made by an employee, with a goal to deliver more than 600,000 meals for vulnerable communities across Malaysia.
Hopes Malaysia & The Lost Food Project. (Credit: TRP/HEINEKEN Malaysia)
By joining forces with HEINEKEN Cares, our NGOs and community partners will be working on projects such as setting up small-scale community farms and satellite aquaponic systems, establishing and leveraging on existing alternative water systems to support these community farms, as well as distributing food provisions to those in need.Renuka Indrarajah, Corporate Affairs and Legal Director, HEINEKEN Malaysia.
L: Soroptomist International Region of Malaysia. R: Renuka Indrarajah with SIROM. (Credit: TRP)
Apart from contributing their steps, HEINEKEN Malaysia employees also have the chance to play a role in community work through volunteer opportunities. Through the collaboration, NGOs and community partners are providing HEINEKEN Malaysia employees with first-hand experience on the ground, inspiring them to give back to those in need.
For more information on HEINEKEN Malaysia’s sustainability initiatives, visit HEINEKEN Malaysia’s official website or SPARK Foundation’s official website.

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PDRM: Police Escorting Luxury Cars In Kelantan Were On Duty

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Kelantan Police had confirmed that the police escorting two luxury cars that were caught on camera overtaking a train of traffic on double lines at the Gua Musang – Kota Bharu route were on active duty, reported Kosmo.

The Kelantan acting Police Chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said that the escort car had also given ample cautionary towards road users, with the car’s siren and the emergency signal being turned on during the assignment.
Commenting on the video that had since gone viral on social media, Muhamad Zaki said that the convoy – led by a police’s Honda Civic was followed by two flatbed trucks ferrying luxury cars as well as a white Ford Ranger – has the right of way during the incident.
“The question that was raised by the public was that the escort car was driving dangerously Actually, the escort car was fulfilling its duty (to control the traffic) on a public road under Section 21 of the Police Act 1967.
“This means that other road users have to cooperate and slow down, give way to the convoy, or to stop to prevent something from happening,”
“Police escort cars (also) have their own rules and they cannot do as they like just because they are on duty. I don’t blame anyone but perhaps many are still confused by this matter,” he told reporters at a press conference at the IPK Kelantan in Kota Bharu yesterday.
He also advised the public to cooperate when facing police escorts while they’re on the road.
On 23 July, a Facebook Hamdan Zakaria, uploaded dashcam footage of the incident while also questioning whether the police will be at fault if an accident were to happen since the convoy was in the wrong way when he encountered them.
The video footage had been widely shared by netizens who also questions the police escorts’ standard operating procedure when they are on duty.
READ MORE: [Watch] Police Escorting Luxury Cars Overtake On A Double Line And Endangering Other Road Users

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