Rescued A Cat/Dog In Malaysia? Here’s What To Do When You Save A Stray Animal

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Humans simply cannot turn a blind eye (or ear) to animals in distress, whether it’s month-old kittens lost in car parks or dogs stuck in flooded drains.
But rescuing these animals is the easy part. What do you do after?
1. Initial assessment
The first thing to do is check for signs of ownership. Is this a stray or a lost pet? The easiest thing is to check for a collar, but there are other signs that point to a lost pet instead of a stray.
Certain signs of a comfortable home life as a housepet include: trimmed nails, a well-groomed coat that has been washed or styled, being comfortably round around the belly, an unusual fearlessness towards humans.
Some housepets have passports, but not a collar.(Credit: Twitter)
Sometimes, a stray kitten or puppy may have their parents nearby the area you found them in. You can carry them around in search of the parents, but NEVER leave the babies alone to fend for themselves (because they can’t)!
2. Bring to a vet
Next, find some time to bring them to the closest vet to where you found the animal. Worried owners looking for their lost pets will notify the vets nearby their areas, so if the animal you picked up truly is a lost pet, then you can usually get in touch with their owners there.
If the animal is a stray, then obviously you would want to get them checked as well. Ask for information such as age and sex. You can also ask if the animal is old enough to eat solids. The vet can also check for ticks, fleas, mites, fungal infections, flus, and other kinds of sicknesses. Check if the animal will require deworming or vaccinations as well.
This sort of basic check-up isn’t too expensive and ranges within the RM30-RM100 mark, though it may be more if the animal needs medication too.
If the animal seems terrified at the vet’s, that’s normal too. But still very neccessary.(Credit: Envato)
If the animal is an adult and you are sure that it’s not someone else’s pet, you can consider to have them neutered to prevent further unwanted strays. This can set you back anywhere from RM100-RM200, though certain vets sympathetic to rescues may give you a discount.
Not to worry, neutering tends to improve the quality of life for these animals with reduced risk of cancer and more balanced hormones resulting in a calmer disposition and reduced aggression.
3. Procure the neccesary items
Usually, it’s the kittens and puppies that end up needing to be rescued because they’ve wandered away from their parents and gotten stuck somewhere. Hence, more often than not you’d need to at least buy some age-appropriate food.
For younger kittens and puppies, they need to be fed milk. DO NOT FEED COW’S MILK as it can cause diarrhea (and they can literally poop themselves to death, which is traumatizing and messy for everyone involved).
You’ll likely need to feed kittens or puppies quite often in their infancy stage.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Instead, head over to the pet store to buy powdered milk suitable for kittens or puppies. You should also pick up a feeding bottle. Or, if the animal is a little older, pick up some wet food instead.
This should set you back around RM30-RM80, depending on what you buy.
4. Quarantine them!
If you have existing pets, they will not appreciate a sudden intruder in their vicinity. Plus, it’s safer to both your pets and the rescue that they stay separated for the time being to prevent spreading of illnesses or rising aggression.
If you have an outdoor area, you can put the rescue animal in a shelter outdoors, but make sure they are comfortably in the shade with plenty of water and food.
Otherwise, if you want to keep them indoors, you can temporarily separate them in a bathroom or store room. Giving them a quiet corner can help them feel protected and relaxed.
In a pinch, a bathtub will work fine as it will be easy to clean up and relatively hard to escape from.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Check up on the rescue animal as often as you can, preferably at least once every few hours to feed them milk (if they are babies) and to check for pee or poo spots.
5. Share their story
For various reasons, many can’t keep the rescues that they find. You can definitely try to reach out to shelters such as SPCA or PAWS, but these pet shelters are often always at maximum capacity and likely can’t take in your rescue. (Still, you can always call them up beforehand to ask!)
Allergic Rescuers KL, an independent team of rescuers, gave us some tips in their Cat Adoption Guide on how to put your rescue up for adoption.
For starters, you’ll need to prepare to advertise your rescue:
A vetted rescue that has been checked by a vet will garner more interest (because the hard work is already done).Take really cute photos and videos of your rescue. Imagine this as a dating profile for its best match. Show off your rescue’s gorgeous looks and playful personality! Make sure the images are well-lit and clear.Remember the information you got from the vet? Include details such as age, gender, vaccination status, spay/neuter status, other health issues/concerns. Be upfront and clear.Tell the story of how you found the rescue! Everyone loves a good story. (But don’t make stuff up.)You’ve had the chance to observe the rescue for a while. How are they behaving? Did they bounce back quickly? Are they playful and love cuddles? Do they have cute quirks? Personality is important to adopters too!
Usually, with some patience and cajoling, you’d be able to get a nice picture or two.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Once you have all this information, you can start to advertise the rescue. Here are some places you can post on:
Facebook groups such as Ohana Paws n Claws, Pets for Adoptions (Malaysia), TNRM Malaysia, Kelab Kuching Malaysia, or community/residential groups of your location. Various rescue and shelter groups will also repost your rescue’s information if you ask nicely. Be sure to include information on how to contact you as well!Websites like Pet Finder Malaysia, where a “dating profile” is doubly important!Your own social media. Make sure to set the post as public.Ask your friends and family if they would like to adopt, or if they are willing to help spread the word.
6. Vet adopters
You’ve vetted the rescue, now it’s time to vet the adopters. You may come across some who seem interested in your rescue, especially if it has a special coat or colour, however not all adopters have the animals’ best interests at heart.
The easiest way to weed out “opportunistic” adopters is to first suggest an adoption fee of RM50. Irresponsible individuals who can’t even afford this would be unlikely to provide quality food or vet checks for the animal. Genuine adopters will happily pay it, though of course you can waive the fee at the end if you feel like it.
Also figure out logistics of transporting the animal. You’ll need at least a carrier to hold them.(Credit: Envato)
Ask the potential adopters questions such as whether or not they have taken care of pets before, what happened to their pets, and why they want to adopt your rescue.
Some unscrupulous individuals adopt rescues to be bred (irresponsible breeding will always increase the number of strays in Malaysia), some hoard animals, some feed young kittens or puppies to pet snakes!
7. Send your rescue off to a new loving home!
If the adopter and the rescue take well to each other, then pat yourself on the back for changing lives with just one kind action. You’ve taken an animal off the streets, cleaned them up, and put them in the arms of a loving family.
Congratulations on your new family member!(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Well done, you!

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Taman Sri Muda Flood Victims Are Suing Government Bodies RM3.7 Million For Not Doing Their Jobs

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Fifty Taman Sri Muda residents that were affected by the massive floods last December have filed a suit against Putrajaya and nine others for negligence, reported Malay Mail.

The suit was filed by Messrs Tanes, Khoo & Paulraj in the High Court in Shah Alam on 22 June.
The group named the director-general of the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), a minister in the prime minister’s department, the environment and water minister, the meteorological department’s director-general, the irrigation and drainage department, the Shah Alam City Council, KDEB Waste Management Sdn Bhd, Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB), the Federal government as well as the Selangor state government as the defendant in the lawsuit.
The Taman Sri Muda resident group is seeking special damages totalling RM3,767,148.51 from the defendants.

They are also asking for general and aggravated damages for “pain and suffering, emotional distress and mental anguish” to be assessed by the court, the report state.
The group’s Lawyer V. Vemal Arasan, said that he and Datuk Gurdial Singh Nijar have been engaged as counsels while the law firm Tanes, Khoo & Paulraj led by lawyer James Joshua Paulraj are acting as solicitors on a pro bono basis.
Among others, the plaintiffs claim that Nadma’s had failed to implement natural disaster management.
They also said that the Meteorological Department failed to warn the resident of the bad weather which led to the flood in an effective and timely manner.
The group also claim that the Department of Irrigation and Drainage had failed to develop and manage the Klang River flood system, adding that the development projects surrounding Taman Sri Muda aggravated the floods as the drainage system of Taman Sri Muda was overloaded.
The case management had been fixed for 25 July.
The massive flood
Taman Sri Muda is one of the worst-hit areas in Shah Alam during the December 2021 massive flood which displaced over 14,000 people in Selangor.
READ MORE: Taman Sri Muda Folks Helpless For Two Days: Residents Said There’s No Rescue Despite 999 Calls
During the disaster, parts of Taman Sri Muda were swallowed by water as deep as 4 meters.
READ MORE: Sri Muda Flood Victims: RM20,000 Cannot Replace The Lives Of Our Family Members
At least 25 casualties were reported during the flood in Selangor whereby the majority of the death occurs in Taman Sri Muda.
Flood is a recurring theme for the area as it was reported that there have been multiple floods every year there since 2019, with the water levels rising knee-high.
READ MORE: 50,000 Cars Damage By Floods, But 95% Of Owners Won’t Get Insurance Compensation

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Meet The Incredible M’sian Medical Expert Who Hosted A Q&A With Dr Fauci From The US

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A few days ago, Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman moderated a Covid-19 media conference with renowned director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, Dr Anthony Fauci, as well as Dr Linda-Gail Bekker, past President of the International AIDS Society who was closely involved in the production of the Johnson & Johnson Covid-19 vaccine.

Top right: Professor Adeeba, top left: Dr Linda-Gail Bekker, botton: Dr Anthony Fauci.(Credit: International AIDS Society/YouTube)
The media conference focused on the introduction of the Covid-19 vaccine internationally, as well as questions regarding the coronavirus itself.
Sharing the video on Twitter, prominent Malaysian lawyer and human rights advocate Datuk Ambiga Sreenevasan pointed out that Dr Adeeba is very accomplished and recognised person.
A must watch. Our own @ProfAdeeba moderating Q and A with Tony Fauci. Why, may I ask, is she not on the Federal task force on Covid? Look at her credentials. @MuhyiddinYassin IAS COVID-19 Conference: Prevention – Media Roundtable https://t.co/1Zv0oPlFu5 via @YouTube— Ambiga Sreenevasan (@Ambiga_S) February 2, 2021
Who is this Malaysian medical superwoman?
Currently, she is the Dean of the Faculty of Medicine at University of Malaya and an Adjunct Associate Professor at Yale University, USA.
Her area of expertise is in infectious and communicable diseases, which is why she would also be familiar with coronaviruses, even if her focus has been on AIDS.
READ MORE: Malaysian Medical Superwoman Is The First Asian To Become International AIDS Society President
In fact, she was on the very same investigation team that discovered the Nipah virus, which was also a coronavirus spread by fruit bats which originated in Sungai Nipah, Ipoh!
The Nipah virus was also a coronavirus spread by fruit bats in our very own country!(Credit: Ausraful Islam/John Hopkins University)
For her efforts in tackling the Nipah virus, she was awarded the Tun Mahathir Science Award as well as the Merdeka Award.
READ MORE: Malaysia’s Covid-19 Success Story Comes From Our History Of Eradicating The Nipah Virus
She has also been an Expert Panel member at the World Health Organization since 2017, in addition to all her numerous accolades in relation to the HIV pandemic internationally.
State Task Force VS Federal Task Force
Currently, she is part of the Selangor State Task Force against Covid-19. This task force operates at the state level and is meant to complement Covid-19 efforts by the Health Ministry at the federal level.
The Selangor State Task Force is helmed by 7 doctors, headed by former Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
You can watch the full conference moderated by Dr Adeeba below:

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Koay Teow? Kuetiau? Kuetiaw? DBP Finally Rules On Official Spelling Of Our Favourite Noodle Dish

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Malaysia’s Institute of Language and Literature (DBP) has put to rest a disagreement that plagued Malaysians for decades: the correct spelling for kuetiau in Bahasa Malaysia.

The ubiquitous noodle dish has a myriad of different spellings, most commonly kuey teow, but other variations include koay tiau, kueh tiew, kuey tiao, kuew tiaw and more.
A fried kuetiau stall in Penang.(Credit: Vincent Chow/Flickr)
In a recent Facebook post, the institute noted that the Bahasa Malaysia spelling for the fried noodle dish will be kuetiau goreng.
In the comments, some users noted that the Chinese-style wok-fried dry noodles char kuetiau differ from the wetter Malay-style fried noodles kuetiau goreng. However, ‘char‘ is simply the Chinese word for ‘fried’, just like goreng is the Malay word for ‘fried’.
Hence, technically, both dishes would be considered ‘kuetiau goreng‘, although many hawkers choose to differentiate the dishes as ‘kuetiau goreng basah‘ (wet fried kuetiau) or ‘kuetiau goreng kering‘ (dry fried kuetiau).
So that’s at least one koay teow kuetiau debate settled.

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Dad Hacked Son Over Money Dispute In Penang

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A dispute over money led a man in his 40s to attack and hacks his own son in an incident in Teluk Bahang, Penang last Monday.

According to Bernama, the man, which tested negative for drugs, was detained by the police soon after the incident which occurred around 8.30pm.
Barat Daya district police chief Supt Kamarul Rizal Jenal said that the self-employed man attacked his son, who is in his 20s, using a sharp weapon.
The victim, who was injured in the back was sent to Balik Pulau Hospital for treatment.
Kamarul also confirms that the suspect was arrested at the location after the police were notified of the incident.
The case was being investigated under Section 324 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing harm with dangerous weapons.

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[Watch] Walls Blown Off Loke Yew Flat Unit During Thunderstorm

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The heavy thunderstorm in Kuala Lumpur yesterday (19 May) have reportedly blown away the walls of one of the units in Loke Yew flats.

The viral photo showed the flat unit’s exterior walls missing together with the windows.
Meanwhile, a TikTok video showed the view from inside the public housing flat unit and the dangerous opening left by the missing wall.
The scary sight shocked netizens and prompted people to question the structural integrity of the old building.
Videonya… sumber geng KL pic.twitter.com/KBDsJHOT0v— russ (@rvzlee) May 19, 2023
  @awc_brothers Ribut Dekat KL #kualalumpur #budakflat #ribut ♬ Horror atmosphere piano & SE. – Kohrogi
THREE walls gone before? Something really serious is going on with the infrastructure. Someone will die because of this soon. https://t.co/E4cQv8by13— Abah (@chairman_GLC) May 19, 2023
Seramnya !!😳😭— Dendrophile 🇲🇾 (@Aidil_mesogen) May 19, 2023
😳 unfit for human habitation. @NgaKorMing— #IWantToThankMe (@nowthisisrita) May 19, 2023
The Star reported that the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has immediately taken steps to install a temporary wall at one of the affected units while waiting for a permanent wall to be installed.
The debris area has also been cordoned off for safety purposes.
Aside from Loke Yew flats, DBKL said the roofs of four units at Seri Johor public housing were also blown away last night.
As a temporary measure, canvas sheets were placed while the unit’s electricity supply was cut off for safety reasons.
The affected residents will stay with their relatives nearby and no relief centres have been opened for now.
It’s not the first time the walls have collapsed from Loke Yew flat. Back in 2014, strong winds ripped the wooden walls of three flat units on the 10th, 13th, and 18th floors.
Fortunately, there were no casualties.
Loke Yew flat was constructed in 1968 with wooden walls that proved vulnerable to strong winds.
The recent incident spurred members of the public to call for the aged wooden structures to be replaced with something sturdier or get the whole building rebuilt for residents’ safety.
sampai masa nya dirobohkan mcm flat pekeliling dulu and rebuild— They call me Shaf (@i_ShafiQ) May 20, 2023
dinding tu kayu ke? x boleh ke tukar dgn batu bata? dulu dah pernah jadi juga kan. rasanya kerajaan kena buat something la. bg peruntukan utk tukar semua dinding kepada batu bata https://t.co/lKhMH6Xm6v— Shira Fahmi 🇲🇾 (@Shirafahmi) May 20, 2023

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Malaysian WINS Prestigious Eisner Awards For Slice-Of-Life Webcomic

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Malaysian illustrator Erica Eng won the prestigious Will Eisner Comic Industry Award this year, beating out five other titles internationally.
What you need to know: The Will Eisner Comic Industry Award is akin to the Academy Awards of the comic industry. The votes for the awards are only open to comic industry professionals, and Erica is the youngest Malaysian to have been nominated and won.
         View this post on Instagram           Brought it home! 🏆 (Well, the trophy’s getting mailed to me but you know what I mean) Disclaimer: the name of my comic had an error. I told the admin about the mix-up before the press release, and tried again when I was notified of my win. Unfortunately, I didn’t inform them quickly enough. To set the record straight: it’s just Fried Rice. No comic at the end. 🍚 A post shared by  Erica Eng (@paprikapeprica) on Jul 24, 2020 at 8:26pm PDT
Why it matters: 22-year-old Erica Eng’s comic Fried Rice is an autobiographical fiction set in Malaysia. The art is familiar and nostalgic, giving local and international readers a slice of Malaysian life with every update. She cites Lat as a comic inspiration, and she hopes to depict a modern Malaysian life for international and local audiences.
A snippet of Erica’s art features a hearty Malaysian breakfast of yau char kuay (fried dough sticks) and nasi lemak bungkus.(Credit: Fried Rice)
Her art is a charming display of Malaysian life, and for quintessentially Malaysian culture to be acknowledged by the international community is always exciting.
The story is actually based on her own experience after graduating high school and journey to become an artist and animator.
Where to read it: You can read more of Erica’s comic on her Fried Rice comic blog here.

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There’s A Petrol Station In Shah Alam Giving Free Groceries For Anyone Who Needs It During MCO

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During the Movement Control Order (MCO) period, not everyone is lucky enough to afford basic necessities.
Malaysians have shown their kindness with the rise of caremongering and now a petrol station in Shah Alam has pitched in to help out.
The station in Setia Alam has set up a community table where it is providing groceries for anyone who needs it.
Among the essentials made available to everyone is rice, milk, flour, sardine cans, salt and even bread.
Thanks to generous individuals in our community, we are able to provide more for those in need including salt, sugar, flour and milk powder! With the added items, we will leave it on a dedicated stand for those in need instead.Petron Setia Alam, Facebook.
The endeavour began on 27th March, when the petrol station took to Facebook to announce that they were giving away 500g packets of rice to those who need assistance, no questions asked. The only caveat is that one person can only take one of each item in a day.

Over the days, the message was spread and generous folks joined in by providing other essential items.
Anyone who wants to donate groceries for the community table is most welcome to and the station also encourages people to spread the word, especially to those who do not have internet.

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No, Malaysians Aren’t Lab Rats For Covid-19 Vaccine. We Actually Have A Plan

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During the Health Ministry’s daily Covid-19 update live press conference yesterday, a question was posed to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah on Malaysia’s procurement of a vaccine.

Apparently, some individuals claim that Malaysians were being used as lab rats for the “DNA altering vaccine” if we were among the first in line to receive it.
To this, Dr Noor Hisham revealed the country’s vaccine plan, explaining that our procurement and use of vaccines will depend on five aspects.
This is the “Five P” framework we mentioned: Registration (Pendaftaran), Supply (Pembekalan), Distribution (Pemberian), Monitoring (Pemantauan), and Evaluation (Penilaian).Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director-General of Malaysia
Registration
Malaysia’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Body (NPRA) is located in Petaling Jaya, Selangor. (Credit: Facebook/National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency – NPRA)
Dr Noor Hisham explained that the Covid-19 vaccines, as well as all medications, need to go through a stringent vetting process before being approved for the rest of the human population.
Following phase 3 clinical trials, pharmaceutical companies must release the full data of their findings to be independently scrutinised by regulatory bodies, such as the United States Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and our own National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA).
This is especially important considering the fact that most Covid-19 vaccines use a brand new technology called messenger-RNA (mRNA), which has never been approved for human vaccination before.
FYI, phase 3 clinical trials already involve giving the vaccine human participants to record and monitor whether or not the vaccine is safe and effective.
The first patient enrolled in Pfizer’s COVID-19 coronavirus vaccine clinical trial at the University of Maryland School of Medicine in Baltimore on 4 May 2020. (Credit: University of Maryland School of Medicine)
Once the FDA and NPRA have had a chance to study the clinical trial findings and confirm that the vaccine is safe for human use and effective at protecting us from Covid-19, they will register the vaccines.
We must wait for the results of phase 3 clinical trials from 12 companies first. We expect to receive the first report by next week.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director-General of Malaysia
Dr Noor Hisham explained that although Malaysia has struck a deal with the U.S. pharmaceutical giant Pfizer for their vaccine, the deal is null and void if it does not obtain approval from the FDA and NPRA.
Supply
(Credit: World Health Organisation)
Mentioned briefly by Dr Noor Hisham, he said that logistics and cost of supplying the vaccine nationwide are also being looked at.
He added that this aspect is included in the second part of their negotiations with pharmaceutical companies, which is still dependent on the companies getting approval for their vaccines first.
This aspect was explained in more detail by Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin in his response to a similar question in parliament.
YB Ronnie Liu has made some allegations about our vaccine procurement. I have tried to answer them. https://t.co/pNZaZS3Eic pic.twitter.com/Jf0jQjk7Jr— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) November 30, 2020
With regards to the ultra-cold supply chain required by Pfizer’s vaccine, Khairy said that the shipment of vaccines will be handled and delivered by Pfizer directly.
As for storage of the vaccines, there are ultra-low temperature freezers in universities and research institutes across the country which can be redeployed if necessary.
He added that according to the deal with Pfizer in particular, Malaysia will not be receiving all 12.8 million doses in one shot, but instead, supply will be staggered throughout the year.
Q: How is the cold chain distribution for the Pfizer-BioNTech investigational vaccine being managed? (7/7) A: pic.twitter.com/QYYUfFBSWM— Pfizer Inc. (@pfizer) November 25, 2020
Our planning for storage will take the delivery schedule into consideration.Khairy Jamaluddin, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Malaysia
Distribution
Frontliners are expected to be the first to receive the vaccinations. (Credit: CPRC/Facebook)
It is important to note that not any one pharmaceutical company will be able to supply vaccines for the entire Malaysian population.Khairy Jamaluddin, Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Malaysia
Malaysia is using a multi-pronged approach and securing a specific number of vaccines from several pharmaceutical companies. The target is to vaccinate about 70% of the population in hopes that we will obtain herd immunity for the rest.
Deputy Minister of Science, Technology, and Innovation Ahmad Amzah Hashim has previously stated that out of the 70% to be vaccinated, 20% (or 6.4 million people) will receive Pfizer’s Covid-19 vaccine, which Malaysia has agreed to buy 12.8 million doses of.
Meanwhile, another 10% of the population will be given the vaccines acquired through the Global Covid-19 Vaccine Access Plan (COVAX).
For the remaining 40% of the population, the government is negotiating with suppliers such as Sputnik V, Moderna, AstraZeneca and others.
People are shown as circles. Infectious agents (germs) spread between the people in orange, although they do not get severe disease. When the infection reaches people who are highly susceptible (red) they get the disease and can be very sick or die. (Credit:Oxford Vaccine Group)
According to Khairy, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has pledged that the government will fund the public Covid-19 vaccination programme and has set aside at least RM3 billion solely for this purpose.
Dr Noor Hisham explained that certain groups of people will be prioritised to receive the vaccine first, this includes frontliners such as health and law enforcement personnel as well as vulnerable groups, such as senior citizens or those with critical illnesses.
So, we will draw up some guidelines on the distribution of the vaccines to the targeted groups.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director-General of Malaysia
Monitoring
Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail
Once the vaccines have been distributed and given to the rakyat, the Health Ministry will monitor any side effects that arise as well as the efficacy of the vaccines.
Dr Noor Hisham said continuous monitoring is crucial considering the fact that we will be using vaccines from several different companies.
He added that the people will be urged to report any side effects to the Health Ministry to enable proper monitoring of the vaccines.
Evaluation
The last step of the programme is to evaluate if our plan has managed to obtain protection in the form of herd immunity from Covid-19.
Dr Noor Hisham said that the Health Ministry aims to vaccine between 70% to 80% of the people, adding that he hopes this would be enough for us to reach herd immunity.
Watch Dr Noor Hisham explain the framework himself from minute 40 onwards in the video below:

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Malaysians Working In Singapore Don’t Need To Quarantine When They Return, But Thereâ€™s One Condition

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When Malaysia announced the Movement Control Order that will begin on 18th March, many Malaysians working in Singapore were caught in a conundrum.
Daily commute to the island nation was impossible as Malaysia closed its borders, and those who return have to undergo 14 days of quarantine.
Well, the tides have turned as Malaysiakini reports that the government has waived the quarantine requirement for Malaysians working in Singapore who wish to return home.
However, there is just one condition: they must undergo a Covid-19 swab test in Singapore to prove that theyâ€™re not infected.
Malaysians are then allowed to freely enter after presenting a letter or certificate that confirms they are free of Covid-19.
Singapore also announced a month-long â€œcircuit-breakerâ€ beginning 4th April, closing schools and most workplaces. The country had already shut its doors to tourists and short-term visitors from 24th March and only allowed the entry of work pass holders employed in essential services.

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Malaysian Cat Whisperer? Watch How This Groomer Turns A Feisty Cat Into A  Tame Feline

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Not everyone can tame an aggressive cat. It takes years of experience and a little magic.

Recently, a video of a feisty cat being tamed went viral on social media after a person on Twitter (@crazycatmakcik) shared it on her page.
Damn! Talk about being the ultimate cat whisperer! I am so impressed! Teach me please sifu! pic.twitter.com/NgWlr6x5jr— Aunty Yun (@crazycatmakcik) December 11, 2022
The original video belonged to Anas Abu Amsyar, a cat groomer based in Kepala Batas, Penang. The video garnered 4 M views and 334 K likes on his TikTok account, @kaka.cat.house.
Being a cat lover, Anas opened a professional cat groomer business called Kaka Cat House Penang. People have been coming from all over the peninsular to his grooming centre in Penang just for his magic.
In the video, a cat with gold fur named Eva travelled with her owners from Damansara to Kepala Batas. As soon as they got there, Eva was seen really aggressive towards Anas, even in the pet carrier.
(Credit: @kaka.cat.house / TikTok)
Anas then worked his magic after setting her on the table and wearing a protective glove. After countless strikes, scratches and bites from Eva, it is time to use the ‘mantra’.
Anas flipped Eva over gently with one hand on her stomach and another on her shoulders. He caressed and calmed her slowly while reciting some sort of magical ‘mantra’ to her ears.
Next thing you know, he took off the protective glove and held Eva in his hands. He then held her like a baby and whispered some more magic words to her. Eva was so relaxed and she even blinked! Hey, cats blink if they like you, okay? That’s something special.
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After that, Anas continued grooming Eva with a bath and a blow dry session. Eva seemed to like the spa treatment very much as she was calm and collected throughout the whole process.
Netizens think that he reformatted the cat
A lot of people were surprised at how Anas could tame such an aggressive cat like Eva. They’ve speculated all sorts of things that could explain the miraculous attitude change.
“Wait, did he read Ayat Kursi [a verse in the Quran] or something to her?”

There seemed to be a bit of a ‘ruqyah‘ [Islamic treatment for the possessed] session going on.”

Some even joked that the cat was formatted wrong, or has corrupt software in it.
“I think he pushed the restart button under her belly. The cat reformatted.”

“I’ve seen cases like these before. Usually, cats become like this when there’s corrupt software when you update your windows. That’s why you should install the original software to avoid things like this from happening.”

Another user even joked that Anas bribed Eva into behaving calmly for the money.
“Hi, I need to do some marketing content. Please give me your full cooperation. I’ll split the revenue in two for the both of us, ok?”

However, some people think that Anas just used a psychological technique to tame cats by getting their trust and reassuring them calmly.

It would appear that Anas is one talented cat whisperer but according to him, an aggressive cat could be due to separation anxiety.
In another video, Anas explained that handling aggressive cats require training, expertise, equipment, experience and self-confidence.

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MOE Confirms Next Year’s School Session To Begin In March 2023

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The 2023 school academic session will kick off in March as scheduled, said Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin.

According to Bernama, several factors were taken into account including the possibility of the northeast monsoon hitting the east coasts at year-end, which normally causes floods.
 “Floods do occur in other months as well, that cannot be denied, but generally we know that there is a high possibility during the monsoon season.
“In managing an examination, one of the biggest challenges faced by the Examination Board is to hold the SPM examination during floods, at times several technical issues arise, making it difficult to conduct the examination,” he was quoted as saying.
Radzi added that by sticking with the existing school calendar, those who pursue their education after taking their Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) would not need to wait too long to continue their studies.
On another matter, Radzi urged all parties involved to change their perception of visits from the ministry into schools, adding that it was not done just to find faults.
Radzi said that the officers from the Education Ministry visited schools to familiarise themselves with the school teachers and administrators and to identify the problems that the school is facing.
The issues then will be forwarded to higher authorities for the ministry to come up with solutions.
“The officers must be willing to meet the public, which is why the district education offices nationwide have been given the option to choose a weekend to hold an open day.
“We want to send the message that the office is always open and that we at the education department and district office levels are aware of what is happening on the ground,” he said.

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TLDR: “Proton Too Expensive” Finance Ministry Defends Minister’s Luxury Car Quandary

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Vellfires have been heavily talked about on social media after the Finance Ministry (MoF) revealed that the luxury MPVs have replaced the Proton Perdana as the official vehicle.

After it was ridiculed by netizens over the weekend, MOF recently came out with another statement justifying the change.
Credit: Malay Mail
They mentioned that the vehicles for Cabinet Ministers were due for a change because it’s been 6 years since they’ve replaced it and MOF said that the replacement is actually scheduled once every 4 years.
Siaran Media Berkenaan Pertukaran Kenderaan Rasmi Jawatan Berikutan Penamatan Pengeluaran Proton Perdana Menjimatkan Perbelanjaan Sewaan Kenderaan Kerajaan. pic.twitter.com/Zkq26lk5sQ— Ministry of Finance🇲🇾 (@MOFmalaysia) November 7, 2021
It’s sort of cheaper than the Proton Perdana
MOF in the recent statement argued that the Vellfire 2.5L is relatively cheaper than the Proton Perdana 2.4 Premium.
Below are the lease prices for both vehicles per month:
Proton Perdana 2.4 Premium – RM4,854.41Vellfire 2.5 – RM4,851.61
Previously, Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz said in a written reply to Bayan Baru MP Sim Tze Tzin that these Vellfires cost RM5758.35 monthly (RM4851.61 for leasing, RM907.74 for maintenance).
Credit: MOF
Malaysians question the change
The change hasn’t been well-received by netizens who mentioned that the vehicle change doesn’t really translate to saving costs.
One Twitter user pointed out that while the government saves RM2.80 a month but the Vellfire consumes much more petrol than the Perdana.
So kita jimat RM2.80 sebulan tapi fuel comsumption bagi Proton Perdana average 6.3L/100Km, berbanding kepada Vellfire 2.4L avg fuel consumption 7.1L/100Km. 0.8L lebih drp Perdana, setiap 100KM. Sebulan kalau jalan 2000KM 16L X RM1.85 = RM29.60. So tak lah jimat pun.— Eddie LFC 19X🏆 (@lfc_eddie) November 7, 2021
Meanwhile, another user pointed out that the Perdana is a Malaysian-made car by choosing the Vellfire, which means that the government is not supporting local vehicle makers.
READ MORE: “More Than A King” Car Caught Breaking Traffic Rules In Kelantan Allegedly Deputy Minister’s
Satu perbezaan besar:PROTON Perdana 2.4L tersebut dihasilkan di Malaysia, melibatkan syarikat & vendor tempatan. Toyota Vellfire 2.4 tidak dijual di pasaran kami melalui pengedar sah, malah model ini adalah model import Jepun.Kerajaan sepatutnya menyokong industri tempatan. https://t.co/3lMwVFDAX7— Aiman I. Abdullah (@AimanIAbdullah) November 7, 2021

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Malaysia Punishes Suicide To Deter People From It, But Did We Succeed?

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As sad as it is to admit, ‘suicide’ has become a common headline to read in the news today as many attempt to escape what feels like a life too hopeless or difficult to bear.

Even though rarely enforced, the Malaysian government has considered suicide a crime since the British colonisation period. As the world becomes more aware of mental health, this brings up the question as to why suicide was made a criminal offence in the first place.
Section 309 of the Malaysian Penal code.
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Whoever attempts to commit suicide, and does any act toward the commission of such offence, shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to one year or with fine or with both.Section 309 of the Malaysian Penal code
In the simplest of terms, Malaysia’s Penal Code was developed based on British law implemented back when Britain was still in the Middle Ages.
The legal stance in ye ol’ England on suicide originated from St Augustine who declared suicide as being a sin. Thus, making suicide an immoral, criminal offence against God and the King.
But on top of that, suicide was also criminalised to prevent criminals from trying to escape punishment from their crimes.
For example, once a person is found guilty of a crime, he might attempt suicide to escape punishment. By criminalising suicide attempts, if the man fails at his attempt, he would then be liable for two separate crimes, causing him to face heavier repercussions.
Does it even work?
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Psychology and psychiatry have been accepted as their own academic discipline for years. The world now understands mental health much better and we know that mental illness or suicide is neither caused by a lack of religious belief nor is it done by people to “escape punishment”.
According to a report by the World Health Organisation, rather than deterring people from attempting suicide, what criminalisation does is deter them from seeking treatment. Therefore, increasing the risk of suicide rather than reducing it.
We’ve seen this happen in real-time in Malaysia. By making suicide illegal, the law further perpetuates the stigma associated with mental illness.
This not only means that people are less likely to reach out for the help they need, but it also inhibits reporting of such cases making it hard for the government to collect sufficient data on mental health in the country.
Besides that, punishing them might actually make them sicker.
Dr Brandon Lim Kuok Quan, from the psychiatry department of University Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC) says that regardless of how an individual may attempt to take their life, suicide is rarely triggered by a single cause.
The act of attempting suicide can stem from multiple causes be it an act of impulse, well planned and premeditated or under the influence.Dr Brandon Lim Kuok Quan to TRP
Considering the fact that a suicidal individual is likely already facing multiple hardships in their life, punishing them with fines or locking them up in jail is believed to bring further harm to their well-being.
Research also shows us that a person convicted for attempted suicide may actually return to society with worsened mental health.
An already troubled person as a victim of such an act would only suffer further mental burden to be convicted as a criminal.Dr Brandon Lim Kuok Quan to TRP
Psychiatric aid will produce the best possible outcomes
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Criminalisation focuses on censure and the assigning of fault, rather than helping the victims deal with the causes of their distress, such as illness, bereavement or financial difficulties.
Meanwhile, psychiatric aid can help identify any possible mental illness that the individual could be suffering from. Instead of being punished, treatment can be offered in terms of medication and psychotherapy.
Dr Brandon believes that the advantages of treatment would be multifold. Psychiatric aid would, in fact, fix many of the problems we’re facing when it comes to mental health now.
By treating the individual, the risk of having future suicidal attempts would be lesser as compared to without treatment. Thus, achieving the desired outcome of not only reducing suicidal rates but also increasing the awareness of mental health.Dr Brandon Lim Kuok Quan to TRP
Malaysia is one of the few remaining countries in the world that still have laws against suicide
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The Indian Penal Code, which is based on old British law just like Malaysia, repealed suicide attempts as a criminal offence in 1961. Ever since then, their government has treated suicide as a health problem requiring professional psychological or psychiatric attention instead.
Even Britain, whose law ours is based on in the first place, has decriminalised attempted suicide.
When will Malaysia finally amend our laws?

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Malaysian accent ranked 39th sexiest in the world

In a poll of the sexiest accents for 2019, conducted by travel content company Big 7 Travel Media, the Malaysian accent was among the top 50.

The reason? Big 7 Travel simply says our accent is â€œincreasingly Americanisedâ€, whatever that means.
Even so, the very recognisable New York accent is only ranked 44th.

Any guesses for the number 1 sexiest? The French? British?

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Well this year, the New Zealand accent was dubbed as â€œoutrageously charmingâ€ and officially garnered the number 1 spot among Big 7 travelers.

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The Kiwis are followed by the South African, the Irish, the Italian and the Australian accents making them the top 5 sexiest in the world.
French being â€œthe language of loveâ€ secured the 7th spot. Whereas the â€˜clear, clipped and completely poshâ€ British accent arrived at number 12 on the list.

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Source via:1. Big 7 Travel, April 28, 2019 (The Top 50 Sexiest Accents In The World â€“ Ranked)


Who is Farhash Wafa Salvador, 7-Eleven’s new chairman?

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Public listed companies in the private sector appoint chairman and board members all the time. However, a recent appointment has had tongues wagging. So who is 7-Eleven’s new chairman?

His name is Farhash Wafa Salvador. A 40-year-old who sits on the board of various companies. Just a week ago he was made the group executive chairman of Apex Equity Holdings Bhd.
His most recent appointment is taking over from Datuk Seri Robin Tan’s post as the chairman of 7-Eleven.
Everyone knows 7-Eleven. Before FamilyMart and CU, 7-Eleven was the go-to convenience store for many.
Robin is the son of tycoon Tan Sri Vincent Tan of the Berjaya Group. He left 7-Eleven to pursue other interests and Farhash is now the new chairman.
Farhash, while he sits on various boards and holds at least two patents that we managed to find online related to network technology, is more known to the public here is a politician and Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s former political secretary.
He was also formerly the chairman of Perak PKR.
According to 7-Eleven, in announcing his appointment, “Farhash brings with him more than a decade’s worth of experience in the field of business, consultancy and advisory.”
Among the companies Farhash was associated with are Swag Technologies Sdn Bhd, Salvador & Sons Sdn Bhd and Pacific Samudera Sdn Bhd. He is also a director of Berjaya Construction Bhd.
He holds a degree in business administration and Masters in finance from the University of Portsmouth.
A PAS parliamentarian criticised the appointment, as Netizens pointed out to him it was a corporate appointment and not a political one. They’re not wrong as 7-Eleven is a corporate company and not a government-linked company.
PAS’ Ketereh MP Datuk Khlir Mohd Noor claimed the appointment went against good governance and tarnishes the ties between politics and business in the country.
Farhash’s political career was colourful which included being arrested to assist investigation into the case of a sex video scandal allegedly involving a minister at the time.
Early last year he resigned from his post as Perak PKR chairman, at the time saying he wanted to contest in Selangor in the party polls.

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SUKE TV Begins Broadcasting On myFreeview Channel 116

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Homegrown broadcast network, SUKE TV, has gone live for Malaysians to enjoy this week.
The network founded by entertainment icon Dato’ AC Mizal in 2021, will be airing local shopping programs featuring local celebrities, influencers, and entrepreneurs where viewers can shop in real-time while watching TV, 24-hours a day on myFreeview, Malaysia’s First and only subscription-free Digital Broadcast for TV.
Among the featured programs are:
SUKECeleb: featuring celebrities selling their products to the audienceSUKEHati: a home shopping program featuring local businesses promoting and selling their products.
Via its initiatives and efforts, SUKE TV envisions to expand the customer base for local SMEs nationwide through free TV, while creating new revenue streams for local entertainers that were impacted by the pandemic – all while providing a new way for fans to interact with their favourite celebrities.

Local artists join in too
A myriad of local talents has also been onboarded to support SUKE TV’s mission and vision to promote Malaysian-made products.
Among the talents are:
Diana Danielle,Didi AliasSalina SaibiDynas MokhtarThanujaAcheyand many more!
With its extensive infrastructure, expertise, and forthcoming industry partnerships, SUKE TV aims to develop and deliver original content of all genres for Malaysian TVs and digital mediums on-the-go.
For the past year, SUKE TV has been pushing forward with various partnerships, notably a financing agreement with Malaysian Debt Ventures (MDV), a wholly-owned subsidiary of the Ministry of Finance (MOF), and most recently entering into a partnership with MRANTI Nexus, a contract research and manufacturing entity within the Malaysian Research Accelerator for Technology and Innovation (MRANTI) group of companies.
Viewers get to win prizes!
In conjunction with its maiden broadcast, SUKE TV has announced a contest for viewers to win weekly and monthly prizes.
To participate, viewers will need to collect four sets of mystery numbers that will appear throughout the broadcast every week from Monday to Friday, or enter with a purchase of RM50 and above in a single receipt from SUKE Shop. The numbers must be sent via Whatsapp message to 03-92262253 by every Saturday at 12 pm.
Prizes up for grabs include a motorcycle (monthly), a handphone (weekly) and various mystery gifts.
SUKETV is now available for free viewing on MYTV channel 116.

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Malaysians Build Replica Of Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim Out Of 15,000 Lego Bricks

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A duo of Malaysian Adult Fans of Lego or AFOLs constructed a unique replica of the historic Bangunan Sultan Ibrahim in Johor, entirely out of Lego bricks.

The diorama sits as the centrepiece of Lego’s first official-certified store at the Mid Valley Southkey mall that just opened there.
The entire build took AFOLs Bruce Lee Chiau Han and Michael Choy Kum Weng from the Synergy LEGO User Group – a group of grown-up Lego enthusiasts who design and construct custom “my own creation” or MOC miniature set pieces out of lego – six weeks to build out of 15,000 Lego bricks.
Bruce Lee shared on Facebook that it took two weeks alone just to study the design elements of the building before the project even got off the ground out of the toybox.
Bruce Lee sharing a detailed image of his MOC creation on Facebook.(Bruce Lee/Facebook)
First Lego Certified Store in the South of Malaysia
Besides catching the colourful locally-themed miniature, visitors of Lego’s new Johor store are set for a brick-tacular treat with loads of other in-store activities where kids and AFOLs alike can take a crack at creating their own Lego masterpieces.
And for those looking to continue constructing at home, in lieu of the store’s opening, Lego is giving away special offers and free gifts for its Johor outlet customers from 30 November till 6 December 2020. Check out their limited-time offers on Facebook.

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Ukay Perdana Drowning: Body Of Second Boy Found

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The body of a second boy, Muhammad Riqullah Mohd Shafie, who drowned after playing in the drain at Jalan Ukay Perdana, Ampang, has been found some 400 metres from the spot he went missing.

Selangor Fire and Rescue Department director Datuk Norazam Khamis said the body of the ten-year-old boy was found amid piles of rubbish in the drain at about 5.10pm yesterday (13 February).
On Saturday (11 February), Muhammad Riqullah was playing in the drain with 8-year-old Wan Muhammad Ammar Wan Mohd Noor Hafizan before they slipped and got swept away by strong currents.
The body of Wan Muhammad Ammar Wan Mohd Noor Hafizan was found drowned that day at 6.30pm around 200m from the scene of the drowning.

According to New Straits Times, SAR personnel expanded the search for Muhammad Riqullah to a 3km radius.
Hulu Langat Zone 4 Fire and Rescue Department senior officer Shahrin Yusmar Mat Yusof said they initially did not find the body while digging in the area.
After the prayer call was made four times, one of the firefighters saw a fly circling around one spot. The rescue team started digging again and found the boy’s body.
Ampang Jaya district police chief ACP Mohamad Farouk Eshak said the case has been classified as sudden death.
The parents of both boys will be investigated under Section 31(1) of the Child Act 2001 for child neglect, The Vibes reported.
Parents are advised to keep a close watch on their children and not leave them unsupervised.

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Students Will Study From Home After Total Lockdown

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Home-based teaching and learning (PdPR) methods will be implemented at all schools after the mid-year holidays. This includes private, international, and expatriate schools that are registered with the education ministry.

For public schools, this means PdPR will be used during the 25 days between the mid-year and mid-term holidays. Other schools may adapt PdPR to their schedule.
Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin added that further announcements will be made a week before the end of the mid-term holidays regarding the next school session based on the current situation at that time.
The mid-year school holiday starts from 28 and 29 May to 13 and 14 June, depending on the state. The mid-term school holidays start from July 16 and 17 to 25 and 26 July.
He said this during a special online press conference today.
Laptops for those who need it
Meanwhile, Radzi also gave an update on the Device Pilot Project (Projek Rintis Peranti) which aims to enable 150,000 students in the B40 category with a laptop and data connection for a year.
He said that 12,997 units have been distributed through 95 schools within the jurisdiction of 51 district education offices.
40,290 more units are expected to be distributed by 12 June and 96,233 more units are set to be distributed by the end of September.
Specialised schools
As for parents who wish to send their children to specialised schools such as boarding school, religious school, vocational college, technical school, and vocational school, they can check their application on 8 June and intake registration will be done online from 13 and 14 June, depending on the state.
Students who are accepted on 8 June may register on 13 and 14 June, and continue with PdPR along with other students who have already enrolled.
SPM 2021
The result of SPM 2020 will be announced on 10 June this year.
For those who are sitting for SPM 2021 , their oral test and practical science exam will be done on February 2022 while the written exams will begin on March 2022.

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Official CMCO SOP As Of 21 December (In English)

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Areas Involved
Kuala LumpurSabahSelangor (except Sabak Bernam, Hulu Selangor and Kuala Selangor districts)Pulau Pinang (Mukim 12: Barat Daya & Mukim 13: Timur Laut)Perak (Mukim Hulu Kinta: Ipoh & Chemor Areas)Negeri Sembilan (Seremban & Port Dickson districts)Johor (Johor Bahru, Kota Tinggi, Batu Pahat & Kulai districts)*For Sabah, please refer to CMCO SOP for Entire State of Sabah.
Duration
Effective 21 December 2020 (from 12.01 am) until 31 December 2020 (11.59 pm)

Notes
Activities allowed
Chain of economic and industrial activities.Performing Official Government Duties.Seeking healthcare, issues of emergency and death.
Activities not allowed
List of Unauthorized Activities.
Fixed Instructions
Subsection 11(3) Act 342.Subject to rulings issued by MKN and MOH.Instructions, rules and SOPs under the Ministry / Department / Agency.CMCO SOP for Entire State of Sabah.Other instructions from time to time issued by the Health Director-General.

Movement Control
Travelling within and between Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) areas and to Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) areas is ALLOWED.Police permission is REQUIRED for travel into Enhanced Movement Control (EMCO) areas.Number of passengers within private vehicles are subject to vehicle capacity. However, high-risk individuals and children are not encouraged to go out into public, open and crowded areas.Number of passengers within commercial vehicles for transporting goods and services, as well as economic/industrial chain of activities is subject to the registration licence of the vehicle.Movement of private vehicles, Government departments or private companies for the purpose of going to and from workplace or for official government business is dependent on the seating capacity of the vehicle.Activities and services at all airports and ports are ALLOWED to operate.Public transport services such as busses, express bus, LRT / MRT / ERL / Monorail, ferry, plane, taxi/e-hailing and other public transportation are ALLOWED to operate (operating hours subject to license terms) dependent on vehicle capacity.Food delivery service is ALLOWED to operate from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight throughout the CMCO period.
ACTIVITIES AND PROTOCOLS
Movement Control At Sea
Sabah
The movement of small boats from the islands in the state of Sabah to the mainland including the movement of boats in the coastal areas is only ALLOWED with a capacity of 50% from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm only.Fishing boats in ESSZONE waters registered with the Department of Fisheries are only ALLOWED from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm (only at authorized jetties). This permission is subject to the permit issued by the District Police Chief.The movement of the following vessels are also NOT ALLOWED for:a) All Indonesian and Philippine Non-Convention Ships (NCS) ships entering the waters of ESSZONE, Sabah, Malaysia. All NCS Malaysia Ships from ESSZONE waters to the Philippines and Indonesia;b) Indonesian fish transport vessels to Tawau; andc) NCS ships from the Philippines passing through Sabah waters to W.P Labuan.Note: All of these NCS vessels are small vessels under the International Maritime Organization Standard Scuba diving activities are ALLOWED to operate with a 50% passenger capacity for boats carrying divers to diving locations and 50% capacity in the field in compliance with the SOP set by the Sabah Ministry of Tourism, Culture and Environment. However, this activity is NOT ALLOWED in the localities enforced by EMCO.
Labuan
Movements for Sign On / Sign Off of the shipping industry as well as oil and gas are ALLOWED to operate in accordance with current regulations and SOPs in effect. Entry from the Red Zone at the sea and air entrances for Sign On must be accompanied by COVID-19 Negative validation test results three (3) days from the date of entry and must undergo mandatory quarantine 14 days prior to Sign On.Water transport services for RoRo Ferries, Express Ferries and Speedboats are ALLOWED to operate with limited capacity based on physical distancing in transport from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm.Water taxi, miner and transit transport services are ALLOWED to operate from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm except for Sign Off activities.Transportation services for Sign Off activities are only ALLOWED to operate from 6.00 am to 6.00 pm only in compliance with the current rules and SOPs in effect.NCS Ship (Kumpit) Activities to Labuan for transhipment purposes is NOT ALLOWED.For ships coming from Sabah, Sarawak and outside the waters of WP Labuan to WP Labuan within 14 days, crews who do Sign Off must be quarantined for 14 days.
Activities Within CMCO Areas
Business / economy / industry are ALLOWED to operate as prescribed by the Government.Supermarkets, Shopping Malls and Retail Stores are ALLOWED to operate according to the SOP from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight.Restaurants, shops / food stalls, food trucks, roadside hawkers, circulating hawkers, food court / hawker center, roadside stalls / kiosks, grocery stores and convenience stores are ALLOWED to operate from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight according to the Food Sector SOP.Restaurants and eateries are ALLOWED to operate on a dine-in basis (WITH 1 METER DISTANCING BETWEEN CUSTOMERS according to table size), take away, delivery or drive-through in compliance with the Food Sector SOP (Business Premises , Non-Premises Hawkers, Building Markets and Retail / Retail Food & Beverage). Operation hours are allowed from 6.00am to 12.00 midnight (subject to license terms).Daily market, wholesale market, farmers market, night market and Bazar Larut Malam (uptown, downtown and the like) operation hours are according to licence/permit until 12.00 midnight with SOP compliance and supervision by RELA / local government personnel.Pumping operation hours at petrol stations are from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight (except petrol station operations on the highway which are allowed to operate 24 hours).Laundromat operations are ALLOWED from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight.Operations of other businesses for daily needs are ALLOWED from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight (subject to license terms).
Medical / Health Services
Government and private clinics and hospitals are ALLOWED to operate 24 hours or according to time set by the Government.Pharmacies and drug stores operate from 8.00 am to 12.00 midnight.
Health Protocol
The owner of the premises ensures control of the entry and exit of customers to the premises with 1 meter physical distancing.The owner of the premises ensures that customers check in on the premises using MySejahtera or by manually writing their name and phone number as well as scanning body temperatures. A body temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius and above is NOT ALLOWED to enter the premises.Premise owners limit the number of customers on the premises with physical distancing of 1 meter radius in a given time and display the maximum number of customers on the premises.Employees, suppliers and customers are required to wear face masks properly according to MOH recommendations while on the premises.It is mandatory to wear a face mask while in a crowded public area.
Occupational Activities
Movement in / out of CMCO and RMCO areas is ALLOWED.Movement to EMCO areas is NOT ALLOWED.Occupational activities based on Public Service Department’s Circular / Directive for civil servants and the Employers’ for private sector employees.Vehicles carrying employees including private vehicles are ALLOWED to operate with SOP compliance.
Sports and Recreational Activities
Sports and recreational activities without physical contact (indoor and outdoor) are allowed. Activities carried out individually must not exceed 10 people by ensuring social distancing (static activity: 1-3 meters and dynamic activities: 3-5 meters) such as walking, jogging, cycling, self-training gymnastics, hiking, fishing etc. are ALLOWED with compliance to the Sports & Recreation SOP.Permission to operate and use sports facilities by the public is RESTRICTED to training activities that do not involve physical contact and with compliance to the Sports & Recreation SOP. User capacity for each premise involved should not exceed 50% of the total capacity limit. Every sports operator and organiser needs to schedule the implementation of training if there are many participants by limiting the number of users at any one time.Existing centralized training programs implemented by the National Sports Council and The Sports Council of the States can be continued on a “Quarantine Based” basis Approach ”as implemented at the MSN Bukit Jalil and Keramat Complex, Academy Badminton Malaysia, Bukit Kiara, Paralympic Sports Center of Excellence, Kg. Pandan, Sunway Megalanes and Velodrome, Nilai.
Economic Sector Activities and Industry
Economic and industrial sector activities in CMCO areas are carried out as prescribed by the Government with compliance to the prescribed SOP.All vehicles related to industry, business and manufacturing are ALLOWED to operate including across districts and states.
Fisheries, Plantation and Agriculture Sector Activities
Fisheries, plantation, agriculture, livestock and all related sectors of the food chain are ALLOWED to operate.
Religious Activities
Activities in mosques and suraus are ALLOWED with attendance limits set by the State Religious Authority.Activities in non-Muslim places of worship are ALLOWED with attendance limits set by MKN / MOH / State Government and Ministry of Federal Territories for houses of worship in the Federal Territories.Islamic wedding ceremony (akad nikah) is ALLOWED with the presence of a maximum limit of 30 people only based on the size of the space and the physical distancing in the Religious office or subject to the amount prescribed by the State Religious Authority.Non-Muslim wedding ceremonies are ALLOWED with a maximum attendance of 30 people based on the area of space and physical distancing in the National Registration Department / House of Worship / Non-Muslim Religious Associations.
Creative Industry
Recording activities for music, concerts, filming, talk shows and such is ALLOWED either for in-door recording (studio) or RESTRICTED for off-premises in CMCO areas with only a minimum number of crew and WITHOUT AUDIENCE and in compliance with the Creative Industry SOP.Live event activities are allowed without spectators with the number of crew and staff set by Communications & Multimedia Ministry.Busking activities indoors are ALLOWED with a set performance time and number of spectators determined by the Communications & Multimedia Ministry.
Childcare Centre and Nursery
Childcare centers, nurseries and kindergartens are allowed to operate with permission to operate by relevant Ministries / Agencies.Parents / guardians who send children to childcare are allowed to use vehicles with the number of child passengers according to the capacity of the vehicle.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions)
Business events related to meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions are allowed to operate at 50% of the capacity of the premises in compliance with physical distancing, mandatory use of face masks and based on MICE CMCO SOP.
Tourism and Cultural Activities
The following activities are allowed to operate at 50% of the capacity of the premises by complying with physical distancing, mandating the wearing of face masks and based on the relevant CMCO SOPs: –• Public tourist attractions such as zoos, farms, aquariums, edutainment centers, recreational parks, extreme / adventure / nature parks and others;• Premises of art, culture and heritage such as museums, libraries, art galleries, cultural heritage centers / villages, cultural performance stages and others;• Theme Parks and Family Entertainment Centers.Other tourism and cultural activities OTHER THAN the Negative List are subject to the existing CMCO SOPs of Tourism and Culture Sector which are in effect.
Meetings
Face-to-face meetings for official business / work held at offices, hotels and other institutions are allowed in compliance with physical distancing, mandatory face mask and only 50% of the meeting room’s capacity.
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences / Exhibitions
All Seminars / Workshops / Courses / Training / Conferences / Talks are allowed to operate at 50% of the capacity of the premises in compliance with physical distancing, mandatory use of face masks and based on the General SOP of Implementation of Official Government and Private Events.Ongoing in-service training CAN BE IMPLEMENTED only in the area of training institutions only.
Organizing Gatherings
Official and Informal Government and Private Events , Social Events such as feasts, weddings and engagements, receptions, aqiqah ceremonies, prayers for peace, tahlil, anniversary celebrations, birthday celebrations, reunions, retreats and other social gatherings are allowed to operate at 50% of the premise capacity by complying with physical distancing, mandating the wearing of face masks and in accordance with the General SOP of the Implementation of the Social Events.
Other Activities That Are Allowed
Other activities not included in the List of Unauthorized Activities (Negative List) is ALLOWED based on existing SOPs that have been set.

List of Activities that are NOT ALLOWED (Negative List)
Entertainment Activities
Activities at nightclubs or pubs.Activities at cinemas except for green zones within CMCO areas which are allowed to carry out such activities.Concert activities or live events with the presence of spectators.
Education
Tuition classes, music classes, dance classes, arts, paid recital classes, paid language classes and so on EXCEPT individual (one-to-one) classes. Such activities are allowed in green zones within CMCO areas.EXCEPTIONS. School students, Public & Private Higher Education Institutes who take tests or examinations with institutions abroad are ALLOWED to attend to sit for exams only and not for learning sessions.
Sports and Recreation Activities
Picnic activities, physical contact activities / combat sports, matches for team sports and tournament / competition organization activities.Sports and recreational activities that involve large-scale involvement and difficult to ensure physical distancing.Sports events and competitions in the presence of spectators, and sports events and competitions involving participants from abroad.
Tourism Activities
Tourism activities at EMCO areas.Overseas tourism activities by citizens and domestic tourism activities involving foreign tourists entering Malaysia except foreign tourists from countries as stated by the Minister.
Others Which Are Not Allowed
Any activity that may cause many people to be present in a place that makes it difficult for physical distancing and compliance with the instructions of the Health Director General.Other matters decided by the Government from time-to-time.

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Streamyx bill reduced to RM69 for ALL customers from September 2019!

Attention Netflix addicts and video game junkies, thereâ€™s some good news about your internetâ€¦.
Streamyx bills will be reduced to RM69 for ALL existing customers starting September!
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Not only that, TM will also bump up speeds to 8Mbps (where technically possible)!
This good news is only applicable to home broadband users (residential), but TM will be announcing goodies for SME users soon (though we have no idea what itâ€™s gonna be la).

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This price reduction + speed bump is pretty generous as their
cheapest home broadband option is RM110 for 1Mbps, while the 8Mbps speed is RM160.

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According to our calculations, thatâ€™s a 37% reduction
from the cheapest plan and almost 43% less from the most expensive plan!
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So got value for money la..
For those who want to jump ship to Streamyx, you can get the RM69 price if you sign up before 31st August, but the price only applies from October onwards.

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For new customers who join from 1st September, however, the price is RM89.
Is this the cheapest home broadband available?
Wellâ€¦. kindaâ€¦
If you consider U Mobileâ€™s broadband thatâ€™s available from RM40 for 6GB of internet, then NO.

Pretty cheap ah..(Screenshot from U Mobile)

But when compared to other home broadband plans, YES.
The next cheapest we found was Celcomâ€™s Home Fibre Gold for RM80, while Maxisâ€™s RM89 Home Fibre was a close second.

Cheap option 1(Screenshot from Celcom)

Cheap option 2(Screenshot from Maxis)

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So yeah. If you’ve been thinking of getting a new home internet, there’s a hot new contender for you to consider.
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[Watch] Woman Claims There Is HIV In Covid-19 Vaccine, Gets A Roasting From Netizens

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Nowadays everyone is an expert on everything.

The advent of social media means everyone has a voice and a platform from which to speak.
Everyone has a TikTok account, Twitter account, YouTube channel and Facebook profile from which to broadcast their own ideas.
But it is questionable if they are presenting quality information, as in the case of a woman who claimed there is HIV (human immunodeficiency virus) in Covid-19 vaccines, especially booster shots.
As such, she urged people who received booster shots to check for HIV, which can lead to AIDS (acquired immunodeficiency syndrome) if left untreated.
She claimed that the Covid-19 virus did not actually exist and was a conspiracy.
The woman added that she had sent a letter to the Ministry of Health (KKM) to get evidence that Covid-19 was not just a bacterium or a virus.
She lamented that the ministry had not responded to her questions.
Part 2 pic.twitter.com/jNXu4XHMac— Memer (@amer__aljeffrey) February 25, 2022
Information Overload
In the video, she also claimed the government is hiding certain facts about Covid-19.
She added that the halal status of vaccines never really existed.
She ‘quoted’ studies from unconfirmed sources which claimed that the Covid-19 vaccine had animal cells and even included various viruses such as HIV virus.
Soon, hundreds of comments flooded social media, with people sharing their dislikes.
The woman had been criticised as bearing the hallmarks of an anti-vaxxer.
Most were offended and trolled the woman, others questioned if she went to school at all.
Many on social media pointed out that she shouldn’t have passed an opinion without doing proper research and fact-checking.

Does Covid-19 Boosters Cause Positive HIV Tests?
There is no clinical evidence that Covid-19 boosters can lead to positive HIV tests.
The misinformation has spread amid greater global awareness for HIV testing.
Anti-vaxxers are as dangerous to global health as HIV, doctor declares: Dr Amesh Adalja, of Johns Hopkins University Center for Health Security in Maryland, writes in an op-ed that the invention of vaccines has given people 'the luxury to die of other… https://t.co/hhCWKaq5Of pic.twitter.com/u0ujSJ3YtF— RushReads (@RushReads) February 5, 2019
The World Health Organization (WHO) said coronavirus vaccines are safe and effective.
If there are any risks, it would be extremely rare.

WHO has also warned of “infodemic” – misinformation related to Covid-19 – which is also prevalent in Malaysia.
The tide of misinformation had led to government agencies and ministries, especially KKM, being targeted by anti vaxxers.
Anything vaccines related are the last thing you'd wanna lie about during global pandemic. Get your act together, KKM. Stop giving antivax group the conspiracies/content they're looking for. 🤦🏻♂ https://t.co/GZyHWVmj2C— Rashvin Dharsha Nath (@jrashvin98) February 21, 2021
Health Ministry director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has assured that Covid-19 vaccines including booster shots are closely monitored for quality, safety, and efficacy.

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Pasir Gudang’s second air pollution case: What’s going on

School children in Pasir Gudang are sick…again.
Thursday last week (June 20) saw 15 people rushed to the hospital after complaining of breathing difficulties and vomiting, believed to be caused by air pollution.
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This is the second time in three months that Pasir Gudang has faced a health emergency due to air pollution. In March, 111 schools closed down after children got ill due to toxic waste being dumped into Sg Kim Kim.
The Johor authorities have yet to find the source of the air pollution. However, hereâ€™s what has been done to tackle the situation there so far.
1. Air pollution tests at affected areas

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During the incident on Thursday, Bomba and their Hazmat unit, Emergency Medical Rescue service, the department of Environment and several other agencies were deployed to test the air at the affected schools for pollutants.
Their inspections showed that the air quality was normal and under control. The authorities will continue to monitor the air quality in the area.
2. Activation of scientific committee
On June 22, the state government activated a scientific committee to carry out investigations and identify the main cause of the latest air pollution incident.

3. Blood test on the victims
On June 23, Mentri Besar Datuk Dr Sahruddin Jamal said the authorities were still investigating the cause of the incident. He said that blood tests had been done with hopes to get a clearer picture over whatâ€™s happening.
4. Closing of all education institutions in the district

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On June 24, all educational institutions in Pasir Gudang district were ordered to close for three days to allow authorities to work on clearing the pollution.
475 education institutions in Pasir Gudang comprising of 111 primary and secondary schools, three higher education institutions, 14 private and international schools and 347 private kindergartens, were all ordered to close until Thursday while the authorities manage the incident.
5. Roadblocks to stop attempts to bring out toxic waste from the district

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Police set up roadblocks at the Pasir Gudang exit points as a precautionary measure to make sure no one smuggles toxic waste out of Pasir Gudang while the authorities conduct their investigations.
Two roadblocks were set up on June 24, and police manned the locations for 24 hours.
6. Inspection of chemical factories in the area

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30 chemical factories were shortlisted by Johor enforcement authorities for inspection.
Yesterday (June 25), four of the 30 chemical factories, were inspected by the state Department of Environment. During their operation, the authorities detected the presence of dangerous gases outside the factory premises.
Inspections will continue to be conducted over the next several days to identify the gas causing air pollution in the area.
The public has been urged to seek treatment if you experience difficulties in breathing, nausea, dizziness, headache, muscle cramps and body weakness.


Tourism Minister Criticised For Prioritising Friendship With China Over Rakyat’s Wellbeing

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Many countries are once again worried about the spread of Covid-19 from Chinese tourists ever since China reopened their borders after months of relentless lockdown.

Anxious citizens have asked their country’s borders to be closed to travellers coming in from China to prevent a rise in Covid-19 cases in their own countries.
The Malay Mail reported two main Covid-19 variants, namely BA.5.2. and BF.7, which are found spreading rapidly and accounted for almost 80% of the variants found in China, have been detected in Malaysia.
Although Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said there was no data to link serious cases or deaths to the BA.5.2 and BF.7 variants, many Malaysians are still wary.
Tourism Minister Dato Seri Tiong King Sing wrote on Facebook to call for a rational opening of the country’s borders to welcome travellers from China so that the friendship between both nations will be preserved.
Tiong also said the reopening of the borders can help pick up the Malaysian tourism industry and make Malaysia one of the top 10 destinations for Chinese tourists.
He added that any issues between both countries can be resolved by overcoming issues together through discussions.
READ MORE: “Unfair To Single Out Chinese Tourists” Kedah Exco Says Stricter Health SOP Better Than Denying Entry
Screenshot of Tiong’s Facebook post.
Tiong’s words didn’t sit well with some Malaysian netizens. They didn’t like the idea of welcoming Chinese tourists and worried that the Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia will return as it did before.
Some of them also felt like the government didn’t learn its lesson from the previous spike in cases which triggered the extension of Movement Control Order (MCO).
On the other hand, a few netizens pointed out that Tiong doesn’t control the border and reiterated that Tiong only asked for a rational or controlled border reopening to Chinese tourists.
Another netizen suggested others who disagree with the reopening of Malaysia’s borders to Chinese tourists direct the protest to the prime minister instead of bashing the Tourism minister.

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YES 4G Will Investigate Flaming Smartphone Incident

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In response to the reports of a free smartphone for B40 student bursting into flames, YTL Communications, also known as YES 4G, said that it had immediately contacted Suryani Abd Ghani, the person who made the Facebook post about the incident to investigate.

However, they were unable to contact her brother, the person whom she said was the recipient of the phone in the picture.
Wing K Lee, Chief Executive officer of YTL Communications, said that YES 4G will continue to investigate the matter. The YES Android phone was made for education
The YES Android phone was made for education

To alleviate concerns about the YES phone being offered under the government’s Jaringan Prihatin programme, Wing shared some of the details about the development of the smartphone.
The phone in question was jointly developed by YES and China Mobile (the world’s largest network operator) for use for education.
The same model was given out by YTL Foundation for free to over 100,000 B40 families under its Learn From Home Initiative since the start of the first MCO last year.
“We have had no reports of any incident of safety relating to the phone. China Mobile has confirmed that the same battery used in this phone has been in production since 2018 and more than 4.5 million units have been shipped globally without any reported incident of this nature,” explained Wing.

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Netizens Are Feeling Goosebumps From This Viral Video Of Malaysians Standing In Attention For Negaraku

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In a touching Merdeka-themed video that’s trending online, Malaysians were moved by the patriotic spirit of their fellow countrymen in respecting our proud national anthem, the Negaraku.

Posted by Twitter user YbSadik, the 40-second clip begins with Malaysians from all walks of life enjoying their meals at what looks like a local eatery.
Then all of a sudden, as people were munching and going about their day, the national anthem began playing loudly in the background, surprising most who were present, as seen by the oblivious looks on their faces.
And as if on cue, men, women, and children of almost every creed and color were seen putting aside their appetites to stand in full attention of Negaraku.
This really moved me.. Touching & proud pic.twitter.com/MfcWrXHr7v— Sadik (@YbSadik) August 30, 2020
The simple gesture of respect had netizens feeling goosebumps and overwhelmed with pride for their fellow Malaysians.
Goosebumps! Thanks for sharing. #proudmalaysian— SueN  (@SueSunit) August 30, 2020
On God,, Malaysia has one of the most beautiful, goosebumps activating anthem ever. That anthem makes you feel like you Malaysian already  #satumalaysia— Silver (@iam_silverspoon) August 31, 2020
Love the fact that, diorang automatically bangun apabila lagu negaraku berkumandang tak kira apa bangsa or agama… Kudos Malaysian 殺— Amir Shazwan (@amirshazwann) August 31, 2020
Others even came to share similarly proud moments where the rakyat had stood together in reverence to our national anthem.
This is we call Malaysian . Tadi masa rehat dekat Tesco pun dorang pasang lagu Negaraku . Semua cust & staff stop kerja kejap & stand for hormat to Malaysian song . Good job !— S Y A A L O L Y (@gadisimple) August 31, 2020
Tadi, dekat Restoran Terapung HM Sri Bagan. Semua berdiri bila lagu Negaraku berkumandang.  pic.twitter.com/PYob4yyHFx— .. (@thecodelevel2) August 30, 2020
Standing when Negaraku is playing is a mark of respect.
Though it’s often rather intuitive for us to rise and stand in respect to the national anthem, by law those who fail to do so without proper cause can get themselves into a band of trouble.
The National Anthem Act 1968 requires every able-bodied Malaysian to stand in attention every time the Negaraku is played, except when it comes to broadcasts like on TV and radio or on the news.
Under the law, anyone found to show disrespect towards the national anthem can be accountable to a RM100 fine or be locked up to a month in jail.
Moreover, any police officer who finds an individual guilty of disrespecting the national anthem can make an arrest, on sight, without the need of a warrant, unless the officer is happy with the cooperation shown by the person in question.
Goes to show when it comes to our national iconography, Malaysians can be mighty protective.
Read more: Why Is It Wrong To Fly The Jalur Gemilang Upside Down?

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These 2 Malaysian laws have been protecting our National Flag and Anthem for 54 years
NATIONAL ANTHEM ACT 1968
Why Is It Wrong To Fly The Jalur Gemilang Upside Down?


Minister: Wearing Face Mask In Public Mandatory From August 1 Onwards

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Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today that wearing face mask in public is mandatory from 1st August onwards.

Speaking to reporters at the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) press conference on 23 July, the Senior Minister explained that the decision was made following the return of double digit new Covid-19 infections in the country.
The Health Ministry had determined that the rise in cases is due to the lackadaisical attitude of Malaysians in adhering to the standard operating procedures (SOPs) in place. We can see people are not observing social distancing or wearing face masks.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence).
Pemakaian pelitup muka di tempat awam yang sesak diwajibkan mulai 1 Ogos. –@IsmailSabri60— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) July 23, 2020
He states that wearing face mask is mandatory in crowded public areas, including public transportation.
Fabric and homemade face masks are allowed, but Ismail Sabri explains that it must follow specifications allowed by the World Health Organisation (WHO) – which will be distributed by the Health Ministry in the near future.
The announcement comes shortly after the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry told Parliament that the wholesale and retail ceiling price of face masks will be lowered to  RM1.15 and RM1.20 respectively starting August 15, from the current RM1.45 and RM1.50.

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Malaysia Has Less Than 1,000 EV Charging Stations Nationwide

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The number of electric vehicle (EV) charging stations in Malaysia is still low and has not yet met the 5,000 charging stations nationwide target this year.

So far, there are only 1,000 EV charging stations in the country nationwide.
Bernama reported that Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI) Deputy Minister Datuk Ahmad Amzad Hashim said the focus is still to install more charging stations in major towns.
The ministry has also received requests from other states to allow these vehicles to travel from state to state, meaning they’ll need charging stations along the way.
READ MORE: [Watch] Couple Travels From Singapore To Penang On Autopilot In Tesla
Ahmad Amzad added that efforts are underway to meet with stakeholders and look into ways to increase the number of charging stations.
He reiterated that MOSTI is emphasising on technology to accelerate efforts to increase the use of electric vehicles and address the problem of increasing carbon emissions in the country.
Various types of research are being carried out, including research into battery energy storage facilities and more.
READ MORE: RM50,000 For An Electric Vehicle? Locally Developed MyKar Prototype Shows That It’s Not Impossible
There are only a small number of EV charging stations in Malaysia. Image: Freepik
Currently, the switch to electric vehicles is difficult mostly due to the high cost to own one aside from dealing with the small number of charging stations available.
READ MORE: Something Malaysians Should Consider When Getting An Electric Car
READ MORE: Malaysians Want More Charging Stations Before They Can Jump On EV Bandwagon
READ MORE: Are We Ready For EVs In Malaysia?
Previously, Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said he believes the cost of owning an electric vehicle will lower as the number of electric vehicle usage increases.
READ MORE: Going Green: Govt Switching To EV For Minister’s Fleet Beginning Next Year
Meanwhile, DHL Express announced that six electric vans in Malaysia will make deliveries in the Klang Valley.
The move makes the company as the first logistics provider in Malaysia to switch to commercial electric vehicles.
DHL plans to add another 55 vans next year, which will bring a total of 61 vans nationwide by 2023.

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What is with these copy-paste comments?!

Recently, we’ve had a number of people posting the same phrase.

Apparently, it’s a trend among those vying to be among a page’s Top Fans that started on IGN’s Facebook page in early May 2019.
Some believe the comments are intended to troll, others find them to be attempts to acquire Top Fan badges.
So, while we are impressed by the efficiency of CTRL C + CTRL V, everyone is commenting the same thing so it gets a little boring.
Mix it up a bit la…
However, we want you all to know that we think of every single one of you as a Top Fan!

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But if everyone is a Top Fan, doesn’t that mean no one really is?
Here’s us, sending all our love to you! Thank you for the support!

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P.S. We would particularly love it if you tag your friends and share our articles as well!

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Dalai Lama Apologises to Boy And Family After Flak Over ‘Suck My Tongue’ Remark

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After facing flak over a video wherein the 14th Dalai Lama can be seen allegedly kissing a boy on his lips, the Tibetan spiritual leader tendered an apology to the minor and his family.

In a statement posted on the Dalai Lama’s official Twitter account, the team of Buddhist spiritual leaders claimed that he “often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way”.
The apology also included that he “regrets” his actions that may have hurt many.
A video clip has been circulating that shows a recent meeting when a young boy asked His Holiness the Dalai Lama if he could give him a hug. His Holiness wishes to apologise to the boy and his family, as well as his many friends across the world, for the hurt his words may have caused. His Holiness often teases people he meets in an innocent and playful way, even in public and before cameras. He regrets the incident.@DalaiLama via Twitter

pic.twitter.com/vlmUbI4vqz— Dalai Lama (@DalaiLama) April 10, 2023

In the undated video posted by Twitter user @NiSiv4, the Dalai Lama can be purportedly seen asking the boy to kiss him on his right cheek, to which the kid obliges.
Later, the spiritual leader can be seen pulling the boy’s face and touching his forehead. A few seconds after that, the video appears to show the Dalai Lama jokingly telling the boy to “suck his tongue”.
Since then, the clip has gone viral, shocking netizens from all around the world who have sought tough action against the 87-year-old.
Indian playback singer Chinmayi Sripaada tweeted:
What the Dalai Lama is doing here is straight up child sexual abuse. Men of religion prey on women and kids of all people in the world, I’m disappointed that the Dalai Lama ended up being one of them. If this is his standard behaviour – there have to be more monks he’s molested.Indian playback singer Chinmayi Sripaada
Another Twitter user @AVenezuelan19 said:
If he does these things in public, imagine what he does privately. Freaking disgusting. What in the world? People please protect the children.@AVenezuelan19 via Twitter
On the other hand, many also argued that the Dalai Lama sticking his tongue out was a part of Tibetan culture when it came to greeting someone.
Scouring the internet, several studies showed that in Tibetan culture, sticking one’s tongue out is a sign of greeting and respect.
Additionally, according to Tibetan folklore, a cruel ninth-century Tibetan king had a black tongue, so people stick out their tongues to show that they are not like him (and aren’t his reincarnation).

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FamilyMart’s New Sofuto Flavour: Musang King Durian!

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FamilyMart’s latest new flavour of sofuto is bound to get fans really hyped!

The new soft-serve ice cream flavour is Musang King! Yes, that’s right! Malaysia’s King of Fruits has been made into a creamy cold treat in celebration of Malaysia Day on the 16 September!

According to their post, the ice cream is made with real durian from Raub and Batu Pahat.
The classic soft serve in a cone is priced at RM4.90, but you can also get it in a sundae cup or a pint-sized tub.

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Pulau Daat In Sabah Is Up For Auction Starting From RM121.5 Mil

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If you’ve ever dreamed of owning your own island, you’ll have to bid at an auction first.

Pulau Daat, an island roughly 587 acres in size and located halfway between Menumbok and Labuan, Sabah, is up for a public auction on 27 May 2022 at 11am.
The bid starts at RM121,500,000 (Ringgit Malaysia: One hundred twenty-one million and five hundred thousand only). Pulau Daat will be sold on an ‘as is where is’ basis.
The island, currently owned by Potensi Bernas Sdn Bhd, has a leasehold of 999 years (expiring on 31 December 2853).

A brief history of the island
According to a Facebook post by North Borneo Philately, the title deed for the island was issued in 1856 to John Gavaron Treacher and Clarence Cooper, by George Warren Edwardes, the then Governor of Labuan (1856-1861), on behalf of Her Majesty Queen Victoria.
More information about the 166-year-old relic can be read in the book entitled North Borneo – A Collective History.

The Daily Express reported in 2020 that Pulau Daat was approved for oil and gas storage at least twice but has been abandoned time and time again.
This was because Pulau Daat is said to be surrounded by shallow and muddy water which makes it unsuitable for the oil and gas industry.
Pulau Daat is on the right. Image: Go2 Travel Malaysia
The last people who have set foot on the island could be 17 passengers who were stranded on the island while en route to Labuan in 2019.
Borneo Today reported that the passengers were travelling from Menumbok when they were hit by a huge wave.
The group washed ashore on Pulau Daat and waited for almost an hour for help to arrive.

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Are You Thinking About Travelling Out Of Peninsular Malaysia During RMCO?

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As the country is restarting again under the Recovery MCO (RMCO), travel restrictions have also been eased to allow Malaysians to move again.
The interstate ban has been lifted on 10 June, making it possible for people to travel in the Peninsular without any restrictions, but what if they want to travel outside of the Peninsular? Say, Sabah, Sarawak or even Singapore?
We take a look at where you can go right now during the RMCO period.
Sarawak
Tourism, arts and specific cultural activities in Sarawak will be allowed to operate under the RMCO starting on 17 June.
Recently, Sarawak has allowed for entry into the state without having to undergo the PCR test.
Sabah
Malaysians can now travel to Sabah without having to undergo swab tests during the RMCO.
They only have to fill up the Health Declaration Form and adhere to SOPs set by authorities according to Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal.
Singapore
For now, Malaysians can travel freely in the country without having to take the swab test but they have to do so if they want to enter the city-state.
Singapore will conduct tests on all individuals entering the republic beginning 18 June, before the 14-day notice of Stay-Home Notice (SHN) expires.
Since 21 March, all individuals entering the republic, including Singaporeans, permanent residents and Long Term Pass (LTP) holders have been required to undergo SHN.

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