More Than Just Saving Jobs: Carlsberg’s Latest CSR Is Saving A Piece Of Malaysian Culture, Too

The kopitiam near my home has been operating ever since I moved to the area more than 10 years ago, and I have never seen it this still.
For obvious reasons, it is not as busy as it used to be. On normal days, it can be quite difficult to get your own table – my parents and I have shared a table with strangers many times while dining here.
Today, as I waited for my char koay teow to be ready, I saw only three elderly customers. Each of them occupied their own table, with a pot of tea or a large bottle of Carlsberg, doing what I think could be people-watching.
The busiest stall had only 3 customers waiting; whereas most stalls have none. The Curry Mee Uncle and Porridge Auntie sat behind their own stalls, scrolling through their phones with their head bowed. None of the hawkers were speaking to each other, either out of health concerns or they just were not in chatty moods.
Yet just three months ago, it was the busiest and noisiest shop in the neighbourhood.

Some of our neighbourhood kopitiam may not survive

(Credit: Melanie Lim/Unsplash)

Like many coffee shops and hawker centres, my neighbourhood kopitiam was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic. It was closed for a while during the Movement Control Order (MCO), and only started operating when it was confirmed that restaurants are allowed to resume business.
However, business is not as great as before due to many reasons. Some Malaysians prefer to prepare their own food at home, so that they can save money and reduce the chance of being exposed to the virus. Despite the lower income, kopitiam operators still have to fork out money to pay for rent and utilities every month.
According to the Malaysia Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors General Association (MSCSPGA), coffee shop operators suffer up to 30% in daily losses due to the pandemic. This is worrying as some low-income operators may not be able to stay in business for long.

Our kopitiam, our community, our culture

KL’s Lok Ann Koptiam.(Credit: Choo Choy May/Malay Mail)

It is undeniable that the kopitiam is a central figure in Malaysian food culture. Not only do they serve local food that we love and grew up with, but they are also one of the must-visit food stops for tourists and returning Malaysians.
Also, not forgetting to mention, kopitiam serves some of the cheapest full meals.
The cheap fares, coupled with it being so near residential areas, could be the reason why retirees and elderly Malaysians treat the kopitiam as a hangout spot. You will always see some old uncles sitting together in a coffee shop, catching up over a pot of tea or bottles of beer.
Some hawker operators and diners even know each other by name. My father would always have a short chat with the pan mee stall’s owner, whom we know as Yong. Similarly, the mother-son duo who operate the wanton noodles stall would ask about my studies (often forgetting that I have long since graduated from school) and give us extra wanton and meat for free.
The survival of local coffee shops go beyond the preservation of jobs and income for a group of people – it is also the preservation of a community hub and a part of our Malaysian food culture.

Working together to ensure a smooth recovery for traditional eateries

(Credit: Carlsberg/Facebook)

In an effort to save the local kopitiam industry, Carlsberg Malaysia has collaborated with MSCSPGA to offer RM3.5 million in subsidy to 1,000 small and medium-sized coffee shops in Malaysia. The fund will be used to subsidise the coffee shops’ utilities payment for up to three months.
The initiative is meant to smoothen the coffee shops’ recovery as the MCO and Conditional MCO (CMCO) are lifted in gradual phases.
On top of the funds, kopitiam and food court patrons can purchase a large bottle of Carlsberg Smooth Draught at RM1 off. From this, Carlsberg Malaysia will pledge an additional RM0.50 in subsidy to the eatery for every bottle sold. You can check for the nearest participating restaurant and kopitiam here.
MSCSPGA also encourages Malaysians to continue supporting their neighbourhood kopitiam in any way they can, like purchasing food from them and recommending the eateries to their friends via social media.

With Carlsberg Smooth Draught’s efforts, we hope to see that this programme will help low-income operators to survive these difficult times.MSCSPGA President Datuk Ho Su Mong

Tapau from your favourite kopitiam today, or show your support through any of the F&B outlets participating in Carlsberg Malaysia’s initiative.
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Do Not Miss The Rare Partial Solar Eclipse Phenomena Happening on 20th April 2023

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The universe is filled with an amazing phenomenon that most of the time we are unaware of. However, on April 20 Malaysians will be able to view one of the phenomena as a hybrid solar eclipse phenomenon that happens north of the Australian continent that will cause a partial solar eclipse in Malaysia.

Gerhana Matahari Hibrid ialah gerhana yang sangat jarang berlaku, iaitu dianggarkan sekali setiap dekad di mana kedua-dua jarak Bulan dan Matahari ke Bumi perlu berada pada kedudukan tertentu untuk fenomena ini berlaku. pic.twitter.com/8NLaISFLQK— MOSTI (@officialmosti) April 13, 2023
Once every ten years or so, the Moon and Sun’s distances from Earth must be in just the right positions for the hybrid solar eclipse to take place.
According to the statement by Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry (MOSTI), only seven hybrid solar eclipses will take place in the 21st century: in 2013, 2023, 2031, 2049, and 2050.
“It’s called a ‘hybrid’ because it involves the three Moon’s shadow areas namely umbra, penumbra and antumbra which combine the three types of solar eclipses namely, Full Solar Eclipse, Anulus Solar Eclipse and Semi-Solar Eclipse along the eclipse’s midway path.”MOSTI
Mosti also stated that for watchers in Peninsular Malaysia, the eclipse will have a maximum coverage of 1% to 15%, while in Kuching, Sarawak, it will reach 30%, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, will have a coverage of 34%, and Tawau will have a coverage of 43%, as reported by New Straits Times.
For the Malaysians in Sabah, they can view the phenomena from 11am to 2pm while for those in the Peninsular will be able to view it from 11am to 1pm
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As stated by Mosti, viewing events for the partial solar eclipse would take place in Tawau and at the Kuala Lumpur National Planetarium, with free eclipse glasses provided at each location so that people can observe the phenomena safely.
Photo by planetarium.negara
Mosti further cautioned the public against looking directly at the sun without using protective lenses or filters because doing so could permanently damage the retina of the eye and cause blindness.
For those who would not be able to view the eclipse from the venues stated above, there will be live streaming provided on the National Planetarium’s Facebook and YouTube channels.
Images of the eclipse from Malaysia and other parts of the world will be shared with the viewers during the streaming session.
“If a location experiences thick cloud formation or rain or is cloudy, then it won’t be possible to view the partial eclipse from that site,” Mosti stated as reported by New Straits Times.
For the people who are observing the Ramadan fast, it is advised not to be under the Sun too long as it can cause dehydration.
This is a rare phenomenon that should not be missed as it shows the magnificence of the universe we live in.

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Forest City Developer And TMJ Released Statements Regarding The Megaproject

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Country Garden, the developer of Forest City, has issued a clarification statement in retort to allegations made by the Youtube channel Top Luxury.

Previously, Top Luxury ranked the Forest City in Johor as the second “most useless” megaproject in the world.
READ MORE: Johor’s Forest City Ranked World’s 2nd Most Useless Mega Project By Youtube Channel
In the statement, Country Garden reiterated that the ranking was not made by an international authoritative organisation and implied that the Youtuber made such allegations to gain more views.
Country Garden also found that the claims made in the video as outrageous and biased, pointing out how the same Youtube channel held a different view about Forest City in a short period.
Despite this, Country Garden understood that the content creator has the freedom to express their personal opinion and would not issue any further comments about the matter.
A model of the Forest City development at Country Gardens’ showroom in Johor Bahru. Image: Malay Mail.
The developer further clarified that Forest City is a long term project with 25 to 30 years development span.
So far, the total completed construction area is about 4 million square metres with 2 five-star hotels, 2 international standard 18-hole golf courses, an international school with a century-old history, commercial facilities and other public facilities and amenities.
Statement from the Crown Prince of Johor
The Crown Prince of Johor has also issued a statement on his Facebook yesterday (20 November). Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim said the allegations made about the development of Forest City was untrue and slanderous.
Tunku Ismail said the Forest City project is being continuously and sustainably developed.
He added that the project contributed RM630 million in income to the state government in the form of tax and dividends.
The project also saw the creation of 1,200 employment opportunities for the locals and 150 local construction companies were awarded contracts worth RM1.4 billion.

According to Tunku Ismail, Forest City has attracted the attention of the world with its technological developments and received the Global Model of Low-Carbon City Planning and Design Award at the Sustainable Cities and Human Settlements Awards (SCAHSA) online ceremony at the end of last month.
Despite this, Tunku Ismail acknowledged that the pandemic has affected not only Johor but the rest of the world too and this has contributed to low sales.
He ended the post with the hope that more investors would come to Malaysia when the economic situation improves.

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‘Tank Top’ Guy Pleads Not Guilty To Not Wearing Face Mask & Insulting People

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The infamous ‘Tank Top’ guy recently caught in an outrage episode at a  local nasi lemak stall in Kuala Lumpur pleaded not guilty to charges of not wearing a face mask in public and insulting people.

33-year-old businessman, Shyamalan Jaganathan, was charged under Rule 17(1) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Regulations 2021 for failure to comply with Covid-19 standard operating procedure which carries a punishment of up to six months in jail, a maximum fine of RM50,000 or both.
Shyamalan’s viral outburst was believed to have been triggered when members of the public reprimanded him for not wearing a face mask outside.
At the same time, he was charged under Section 509 of the Penal Code for words or gestures intended to insult the modesty of 23-year-old Cherrilyn De Centino during the incident, which if found guilty, is punishable by up to five years imprisonment, fines, or both.
Shyamalan was released on bail with the next mention of the case set in August.
Shyamalan seen in a T-shirt outside the Jalan Duta Court Complex.(Credit: Glenn Guan via The Star)
Read More: Rude ‘Tank Top’ Guy Arrested, So Here’s Why You Shouldn’t Say You Want To ‘Whack’ People

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Why You Should Pay Your Income Tax (Even Without Billions In Donations)

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Tax season is upon us once again and while we might not be raking in billions of ringgit in salaries or donations, all income is taxable income under Malaysian law.
Regardless of whether you received it through questionable means.
But why should you even give the government your hard-earned (or ill-gotten) Ringgit?
Well, for a start, it’s the law.
Under Section 114 of Malaysia’s Income Tax Act 1967, the willful evasion of tax can result in a  fine of between RM1,000 and RM20,000 or up to 3 years imprisonment, or both
Also, a special penalty of treble the amount of tax which has been undercharged in consequence of the offence or which would have been undercharged if the offence had not been detected.
If you’re wondering what treble means, that’s three times the amount you would have paid if you hadn’t been so cheap in the first place.
If you are caught evading your taxes and don’t get jailed, you could still be stopped from leaving the country.
Malaysian taxes are also pretty affordable because it implemented a progressive tax, meaning you pay less if you make less, and pay more if you make more.
This means that it also redistributes wealth among the people, narrowing the poverty gap and ensuring the poor don’t get too poor and rise up against the rich.
If you thought GST was annoying, consider how upset the French were with King Louis XVI who was executed in 1793 partially because of his regressive tax.(Pic Credit: Encyclopedia Britannica, Inc.)
Ultimately though, you should pay your taxes because the government needs the money to provide for essential and non-essential services, and ensure the security of its people.
In other words, taxes pay for hospitals, schools, infrastructure, defence, security and every other service and benefit that can’t be paid for by individuals or relatively small groups of people.
Like roads. If you’ve ever driven along a road and fallen into a pothole, you can’t really curse the government if you didn’t pay your part to have it fixed or even built in the first place.
So just pay your taxes already since it’s pretty easy now.
After registering online and dropping by the closest LHDN office, it’s all done online via LHDN’s ezHasil website.

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UiTM Professor Says UEC Gives Unfair Advantage To Non-Malay Students If Given Recognition

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The Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) recognition has been a contentious issue in recent years.

It was a hot topic when the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government expressed willingness to fulfil its manifesto by recognizing the UEC in the 14th General Election (GE14) in 2018.
1) Ramai je tahu, paling ke depan dalam memperjuangkan pengiktirafan UEC ini adalah pemimpin & ahli-ahli DAP sendiri (tak nafi geng MCA juga yeee)😎, tambah2 ia sendiri adalah manifesto Pakatan Harapan sewaktu PRU14 2018 yang lalu…— Gerakan Pengundi Sedar (GPS) (@pengundi_sedar) January 30, 2020
Malaysians, especially Malays, have various views on this issue.
Most Malays seem to be against the government’s proposal to recognize the UEC, while the Chinese support the government’s commitment.
Education As A Social Ladder
After the nation achieved independence in 1957, the government wanted to unify the education system, which consists of various streams.
The government called for all schools, including religious and Chinese schools to hand over land, assets and all rights to school property to the Malaysian government.
In return, the government will finance the costs of these schools and will control the syllabus.
At that time, a few of the Chinese community felt that their mother tongue, the Chinese language, would be threatened due to surrendering their rights to the Malaysian government.
Not sure about Taiwan history part. The Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) is a standardized test for Chinese independent schools organised by the United Chinese School Committees Association of Malaysia (UCSCAM) since 1975. It's recognised by NUS NTU & many western unis.— EC L (@ECL92741143) November 30, 2022
A good education has always been highly valued by the Chinese, as the people believe that education ensures not only the future and development of the individual but also the family and the country as a whole.
Hence, this group chose to continue their education system privately and did not participate in the unification efforts of the government education system.
The total is as many as 60 Chinese schools which are now controlled by an association known as Dong Zong (The United Chinese School Committees Association of Malaysia).
Dong Zong handles all matters, including the measurements and examinations of these private schools.
READ MORE: What is Dong Zong, anyway?

Non-Malays Would Prefer UEC
The national education system will most likely be affected if the Ministry of Education recognizes the integrated examination certificate (UEC) without comprehensive consideration.
Speaking to Utusan Malaysia, Chairman of the Board of Directors of Universiti Teknologi Mara (UiTM), Tan Sri Prof. Emeritus Dr Ibrahim Abu Shah, explained that the recognition will encourage the majority of non-Malays to take the UEC certificate because the majority of subjects use Mandarin and English.
He said it would cause the national education system to be completely ignored by non-Malays in the future.
If UEC is recognized, our national language will end because it will no longer be fully used in schools.UiTM’s Tan Sri Prof. Emeritus Dr Ibrahim Abu Shah on the danger posed by UEC.
He said this is unfair as other people struggle to study in the national school, but when they want to enter a public university, they have to compete with other streams that do not use the national language.
He said that’s why people oppose UEC recognition, as they are worried about what the government will do.
Ibrahim added that recognising UEC will also impact racial unity and cause the Malaysian Certificate of Education (SPM) and Malaysian Higher Secondary Certificate (STPM) to be marginalized.
UEC A Threat To National Education
He warned it would further strengthen racial polarization, not only for the Malays but also for the non-Malays, citing the existence of national-type schools (SJK) as evident.
This UEC is also equivalent to STPM, so its graduates will easily be able to enter a public university and get a government job without having to go through national education and use the national language.UiTM’s Tan Sri Prof. Emeritus Dr Ibrahim Abu Shah on UEC being unfair to others.
Therefore, he asked the Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, to persuade the UEC fighters to forget their wishes and support the national education system instead.
Other academicians have also echoed his sentiment.
“Lepasan UEC ini sebenarnya akan mengambil kuota anak-anak Cina yang setia dalam sistem (aliran kebangsaan). Maka, itu tidak adil,” -Felo Majlis Profesor Negara, Prof Emeritus Dr Teo Kok Seong#UEC #DongZong #IPTA #themerdekatimeshttps://t.co/HMStDBilwB— The Merdeka Times (TMT) (@TheMerdekaTimes) December 2, 2022
Pengerusi Kluster Pendidikan PEMBELA, Profesor Madya Dr. Amini Amir berpandangan bahawa Kerajaan sekarang harus menolak UEC dengan tegas dan sekali gus mengharamkan Dong Zong.Baca penuh di: https://t.co/HqyezRa0Qm— Samudera.my (@MySamudera) December 1, 2022
Recently, Dong Zong asked the government to consider the recognition of UEC rationally, not scrutinising it in a political framework.
Dong Zong said that they understood the concerns of the Malay community and were willing to engage in dialogues and talks with various levels of society to increase understanding of the UEC.

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[Watch] APM Boat Capsizes While Delivering Flood Relief Supplies

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Three Civil Defence Force (APM) officers managed to get to safety after they had to abandon the boat which was carrying flood relief supplies on Wednesday morning, 5 January.

According to Malay Mail, the three officers were entrusted by the Jerantut’s Orang Asli Development Department (Jakoa) to deliver the supplies to five Orang Asli families in Kampung Aur.
The mission was led by Roslan Abu Kassim with his 28-year-old brother, Mizi Abu Kassim, and their boat navigator, Belawak Bajah.
Their journey through the strong water currents at Jeram Panjang to get to Kampung Aur was captured in a video.

The situation at the moment is a bit dangerous but with God’s will, we will try our best to reach our destination.One of the APM officers said in the video.
The boat they were on managed to get through the fast current but it didn’t take long for the boat to capsize.
The officer recording the video could be heard telling everyone to abandon the boat. The camera then panned to show the flood relief supplies floating away too.
The three men were carried away by the current for about 500 metres before they were rescued by the villagers nearby.
According to Jerantut police chief Superintendent Mazlan Hassan, the officers managed to swim to safer grounds unharmed and were taken to Kampung Kuala Tahan in four small boats.
The strong water current looks scary
Netizens were glad that the three officers were safe and unharmed. They pointed out that the strong water currents looked scary too.
A few netizens said the officers should have used a bigger boat to get through the strong currents.

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“No Baby Facilities In Some Men’s Restrooms” Malaysian Father Laments Lack Of Amenities To Change Diapers

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Parenting is a shared responsibility for both mother and father. However, sometimes public facilities for families are still stuck in outdated beliefs.

A Twitter user and father Mustakim (@mustakim_ismail) recently voiced his disappointment when he couldn’t help change his baby’s diaper in the men’s toilet. This was because there was simply no diaper changing table in the men’s room.
He had no choice but to enter the women’s toilet to use the diaper changing table there. For most fathers, they would understand why that was uncomfortable and could be a problem.
Sorry terpaksa redah je. Lain kali jgn ingt tugas wanita je tukar pampers anak. Benda ni tanggungjawab bersama. Kepada designer/architect, please alert bila design space2 mcm ni. Dah byk mall aku jumpa, changing room dlm toilet wanita. pic.twitter.com/zT3gmxji1E— 🏴mustakim ismail 🏴 (@mustakim_ismail) April 14, 2022
Mustakim said the responsibility to change a baby’s diaper is not only a mother’s duty. He urged the designer or architect to think of fathers, especially single fathers, when they build public facilities in buildings such as shopping malls.
Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh voiced her support regarding the matter too. She said it’s a collective responsibility and it’s time to change outdated beliefs regarding gender roles.
Saya setuju. Tanggungjawab bersama. Pihak berkuasa tempatan dan pihak swasta kena ubah pemikiran juga. Dah masuk tahun 2022. https://t.co/tYOSisCIUv— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) April 14, 2022
Other parents agree
Parents online voiced similar issues too and fathers shared the challenge they face when the facilities provided for fathers are non-existent or badly designed.
Netizens believe that the diaper changing table should be available in both male and female restrooms.
Pernah try guna, tahan. Cuma sayangnya, tandas tak mesra nak cuci taik budak. Takkan nak tembak bontot baby guna bidet? Leceh— Amirul 🇲🇾🇵🇸🌺 (@IdihsarLurima) April 14, 2022
I feel you. I had to change my kids diapers in the toilet too previously. It’s mostly the older malls without a specific baby room. A lot of the malls also has a sign stating “only mothers and baby”. What if the father has to change the diaper or feed the baby too?— Ooi Beng Cheang (@luxentX) April 15, 2022
Ah IOI City Mall. Tempat biasa tukar diapers. Ada hari tenang. Ada masa panik ditenung ibu2 yg nak menyusu badan.Tapi terpaksa redah jugak bila berat diaper mencapai tahap boleh bertukar jadi atomic bomb.— sulaimanali (@rockincake) April 15, 2022
aku rasa kan dua-dua toilet patut ada changing table. minimum requirement kalau malas nak buat changing room lah.— Selamat Ram-don (@FrugalFliza) April 14, 2022
They also shared several locations with great facilities for both parents to help other families.
Some of the places parents gave their two thumbs up are:
AEON Mall Shah Alam – The changing rooms are outside the restrooms so both mum and dad can use the facilities. The nursing room is behind the changing room, offering privacy to parents.I-City MallPavilion Bukit Jalil – The changing room is a separate, private room. Netizens noted the spaciousness and cleanliness.IOI Mall Puchong – There are individual rooms for nursing and changing diapers in the baby room. Netizens said the room is cosy and massive.Toppen Tebrau – There are private nursing rooms, a family restroom and diaper changing areas.AEON Kinta Ipoh – While there’s a diaper changing room, there’s no nursing room.
The Curve – There’s a baby room for both parents.AEON KlebangMelawati Mall
Hopefully, the facilities for fathers will be improved soon to help families when they are out and about.
Aeon Kinta Ipoh punya puas hati. 👍🏻Jadilah seperti Aeon Kinta😁 pic.twitter.com/xvT8mSPxVv— WakFir© (@FirasHanis) April 14, 2022

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Forget pizza, Italians are LOVING satay thanks to the only M’sian food truck in Italy [Exclusive]

Although some magazines and news sites may claim that Singapore has the best food in Southeast Asia, all Malaysians know that we do food the best.
One recent example of Malaysian food doing well overseas is a Malaysian Kopitiam restaurant in New York, which was listed among the best new restaurants in America twice this year.
Picture credit: @kopitiamnyc/Facebook
But just to further reinforce this truth, we present you with more news of Malaysian food doing great in another country â€“ ITALY.
Yes, weâ€™re talking about the country that brought you great dishes like spaghetti and pizza. They love the taste of Malaysian food too!
And in all honesty, this is apparently a really huge thing because Italians reportedly donâ€™t tend to like any cuisines other than their own.
In fact, in 1986, several hundred Italians gathered to protest the opening of Italyâ€™s first McDonaldâ€™s and more recently in 2011, several Italian towns banned the opening of restaurants serving anything other than their own cuisine.Â
The Malaysian culinary genius who is making us proud this time is a man named Justin Yip.
Malaccan-born Justin moved to Italy nine years ago to do his Bachelorâ€™s degree at the University of Gastronomic Sciences in Pollenzo and ended up staying after falling in love with the country.
Then, two years ago, he opened what is most likely the FIRST AND ONLY Malaysian food truck in Italy called Sate and Sake, in Turin.
Justin Yip and his employee(Picture credit: Facebook/Sate & Sake)
Justin said that he decided to open the humble food truck because he felt that Turin really needed some good non-Italian food.
I had no experience prior with restaurants and I thought that I would start small with little overhead costs to test the waters. Justin Yip to TRP
(Picture credit: Facebook/Sate & Sake)
Justinâ€™s reasoning for choosing satay out of all other Malaysian dishes was simple â€“ itâ€™s delicious and it would be the easiest introduction to Malaysian food for Italians.
He paired satay with sake because before he started his business, he worked with a Japanese gastro-tourism startup company and became a certified sake sommelier in the process.
(Picture credit: Facebook/Sate & Sake)
Initially, Justin hoped to build a business feeding the large population of Asian students in Turin, but surprisingly it was the Italians themselves who ended up being the majority of his customers.
Justin estimates that at least 90% of his satays are sold to hungry Italians.
I honestly didnâ€™t think Malaysian food would be as successful as it has been amongst Italians. They are very picky eaters. They have only discovered sushi in the last 5 years and are now crazy for it. Justin Yip to TRP
And while some people might find it too spicy or too sweet, mostly the feedback is positive.
(Picture credit: Facebook/Sate & Sake)
In the beginning, I would hand out free samples to people on the street of my satay and in my whole two years of [running] my business, Iâ€™ve only had one person outright tell me that they didnâ€™t like it. Justin Yip to TRP
Of course, Malaysians canâ€™t take ALL the credit as Justin Yip has put a lot of hard work into perfecting the art of using traditional Malaysian techniques to make satay Italians love.
Every morning, Justin spears more than 200 chicken skewers which have been marinating overnight in a sauce heâ€™s spent years improving.
He marinates his chicken in a marinade that is less spicy and less sweet than how Malaysians usually love our satay because sweet and savoury flavours arenâ€™t traditionally an Italian combination.
(Picture credit: Facebook/Sate & Sake)
However, he kept the Malaysian art of spearing a bit of chicken skin between each chunk of thigh meat on the skewer to add flavour and texture.
If his business continues to do as well as it has for the past two years, Justin hopes to open a restaurant where he can welcome people and interact with them like they are in his home.
(Picture credit: Facebook/Sate & Sake)
For his culinary peers back in Malaysia, Justin, who comes back to see his family in Malacca once a year, hopes that Malaysians will be more aware of where our ingredients come from and try to source locally as much as possible rather than buying the cheapest Thai/China imports.
I would like to see more obscure home-cooked dishes making a regular appearance in our restaurants whether that be Nyonya, Malay or tribal dishes with unusual ingredients. Justin Yip to TRP
(Picture credit: Facebook/Sate & Sake)
And to everyone else back home, Justin reminds us that each person has their own journey to take.
He or she must decide for themselves what that journey is and then take the first step.Success is a subjective term but whatever youâ€™ve chosen to do, wherever youâ€™ve chosen to do it, at the end of the day it must be meaningful to you and society. Justin Yip to TRP
Congratulations on your success Justin! We wish you all the best with your future restaurant! Keep making us proud all the way in Italy!
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Even If They Misbehave, Malaysian Law Says You Can’t Discipline Other People’s Children

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Recently, a woman pinched her neighbour’s child’s ears so hard that it left a bruise. She was fined RM2,000 under Section 31(1)(a) of the Child Act 2001.

She did so because the child would not stop crying, reported Bernama.
But every single one of us have had to deal with screaming children before, whether in public areas or not, and we all understand the urge to get some peace and quiet.
So the question is, if the child’s parents are not doing anything to keep their children in check, can you step in and do something about it?
Absolutely not, unless you are a parent or legal guardian of the child.
The Child Act 2001 discusses the treatment of children, but only in the context of a child under the care of a parent, guardian, or teacher.
You may bring up the issue of a child’s disruptive behaviour to their parent or legal guardian, but disciplinary action has to be left to them.
If the child is running around unsupervised without a parent or legal guardian in sight, then you can call the authorities as the child may be neglected, which is a legal offense as well.
If the child is causing chaos while their parents stand off to one side seemingly oblivious, you can choose to alert them to what their child is up to.
If the child is in potential danger, such as playing around moving escalators or running in a restaurant with servers carrying hot and heavy plates, you can caution the child to sit quietly and refer them to their parent or guardian, but the onus of responsibility is on the parent.
However, no matter how alone a child appears to be, you cannot mete out disciplinary action to the child. The parent or legal guardian can turn around and sue you if their child ends up with injuries instead, which actually happens rather frequently!
Disciplinary action in parenting is a private family affair in most Asian countries, so there really is no good reason for strangers to step in and discipline another person’s child. Basically, if it’s not your child, you can’t discipline or chastise them.
So the next time you see or hear a child throwing a tantrum, ignore it the best you can, because no good will come out of trying to “fix” things on your own.

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MoH Will Discharge Covid-19 Patients After 2 Weeks Of Treatment Even If They Still Test Positive

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The Health Ministry has decided to start allowing Covid-19 patients to return home after completing 14 days of hospital treatment, even if they still test positive for the virus.
According to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the decision is based on the latest Covid-19 guidelines from the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Prior to this, some patients may have had to remain in hospital for more than two weeks, as the polymerase chain reaction (PCR) test on the 13th day of their stay came back positive.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
Speaking during his daily Covid-19 press conference on 26 May 2020, Dr Noor Hisham explained that according to WHO’s latest guidelines, a positive PCR test result on the 13th day of treatment could be due to residual fragments of the virus in the body.
Despite giving a positive result, he said that these residual fragments are no longer active, and WHO has stated that the infectivity rate after 14 or more days of treatment is nearly zero.
Based on this, even if a Covid-19 patient comes up as positive again at the end of their two-week stay in the hospital, they can be discharged instead.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah

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9 Nostalgic Things Malaysians Did When We Were Just Getting Connected

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The early 2000s definitely felt like simpler times. No one really knew what a smartphone was and most people probably only had one giant computer sitting around under a cloth somewhere at home for everyone to use.

But even then, technology was changing so much and so fast that it transformed the very way people communicated and stayed connected with each other across the world.
In the past two decades alone, we went from making up our own language to save word count when sending SMSs to having real-time HD video conferences while WFH.
So for the sake of nostalgia, let’s take a walk down memory lane and revisit some of the most memorable things Malaysians did to get in touch with each other when we were jussttt getting connected.
1. Collect prepaid top-up cards
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You don’t really need history books to tell you that the prepaid mobile number changed the world just as much as the cellular phone did by giving everyone access to instant communication at affordable prices.
In contrast to postpaid subscriptions where you’d be tied to paying bills every month, prepaid numbers gave users the flexibility of purchasing their own airtime or “credit” depending on their needs.
Just like how it is today, all you needed to do is buy specific amounts of credit to reload or “top-up” your account to call or send messages.
But back in the day, top-up cards were a novelty of their own and came in so many different stylings and special edition printings that people can’t help but keep ‘em around as collectables.
2. Getting creative with SMS
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Before we had WhatsApp, Telegram, iMessage or any other free internet-based instant messaging applications to send our GIFs, stickers and memes, people had to get creative with the Short Message Service or SMS to really get their feelings, moods or reactions across to the person on the other end of the line.
This was when emoticons, emotes or emojis really took to becoming one of the primary means for people to express themselves in “smileys” to save time and effort.
But there were always those creative few who’d expend time tinkering with the simple text-based format to turn numbers, letters and symbols on a square black-and-white (or green, or blue or red) screen into art on a digital canvas.
The festive seasons were one of those times when you’ll see the most clever and imaginative designs as friends and family send each other the best Hari Raya, CNY, Deepavali or Christmas SMS wishes.
3. Danced to caller ringtones
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Caller ringtones were the bomb for those with the appetite for personalization as well as the considerate few wanting to keep callers entertained while they wait for someone to pick up the phone.
Instead of hearing the usual, boring ol’ dial tone before the line connects, callers get to hear some music to dance to before going on-call.
Back in the day, almost everyone had their Hotlink 012 or 017 numbers locked and loaded with a welcoming tune to delight their callers.
The only downside is that you’d maybe get a bit tired of hearing the same song over and over again every time you rang someone up.
4. Sending picture MMS
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The Multimedia Messaging Service or MMS was a step up in the way people chatted on the phone. With it, we were able to send each other digital files like pictures, videos or even web links.
MMS opened up a whole new world for people to regularly share selfies, cute cat videos, voice notes or whatever they want across the globe.
5. Staying up late for cheap calls
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Love birds and those living far away from their friends and families in the 2000s would definitely have fond memories of staying up late into the night in order to have long, endearing conversations with their significant others.
Before there were truly unlimited free calls and internet packages, people would take full advantage of the limited free or discounted call rates offered to them to giggle and gossip from midnight till the break of dawn.
Now, everyone has the power to always stay connected 24/7 anywhere and anytime.
6. The Nokia 3310
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You can thank the early mobile adopters for all the classic memes documenting the legendary “Nokia 3310” and how the durable device can stay functioning no matter what you throw at it (or even throw IT instead).
Though technology became cheaper through the years, mobile phones were pretty much a luxury back in the day, and for most people, there weren’t too many device options for them to choose from either.
It’s a far cry from the offerings we have today where Malaysians can enjoy a variety of mobile devices such as smartphones, tablets, computers and even smart TVs at affordable installments and 0% interest.
7. Dialling up the internet & chilling at cybercafes
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Ahh, the good ol’ days of dial-up internet… When the computers made weird noises every time you connect to the “worldwide web” and everything takes forever to load up on the screens.
Kids today would never know the pain of not having broadband 4G and LTE download speeds or have the sentiment of hopping on a LAN connection at the local “cyber-cafe” for work, chatting on message boards or simply playing video games with friends.
Now everyone across the country, and even those sailing offshore, can receive the most optimal coverage and always stay connected through the latest 5G services, mesh WiFi and WiFi 6 wireless connectivity, and enjoy crystal clear voice calls with things like VoLTE technology supported by VoWiFi.
8. Heading to the Post Office to pay bills
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Having to go to the post office to pay your phone and internet bills used to be such a hassle. The queues were always too long, and the place was always packed.
Nowadays, millions of customers from all over the world can simply take advantage of dedicated 24-hour services, advanced AI-powered chatbots, and enjoy real-time billings, rewards tailored to your user experience, service management and much more with just a simple click.
Businesses also have access to simple and secure one-stop platforms for on-demand, real-time and end-to-end visibility of all of the professional solutions they need.
Flipping through phonebooks & Yellow Pages
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Just like the outdoor phone booth, phone books were once a crucial commodity in our telecommunicative lives.
Physical directories like Yellow Pages were one of the only ways you could look up contact details and addresses of a person, businesses, services and government offices.
It was also one of the few ways entrepreneurs, from the cities to the kampungs, could advertise the products and services they provide directly to consumers far and wide.
Things are much simpler now with the internet, and it’s never been easier for everyone to find or advertise themselves and what they offer to the world.
This is where telecommunications experts like Maxis comes in to provide their know-how to guide the casual users as well as ever-growing enterprises on their digital journey forwards.
Even the smallest of home businesses or large, brick and mortar operations are able to future-proof their trade with world-class connectivity, cloud networking, VoIP, cybersecurity as well as modern retail, payment and eCommerce solutions, in turn making it a whole lot easier for customers to source and get what they need.
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Things have definitely changed a lot over the years, and as our communication technology makes the world feel even smaller with the march of time, it’s awesome to know that network providers like Maxis will always be there for Malaysians to be All-Ways Connected whether we’re at home, at work, or on-the-go.
From the most reliable mobile network to lightning-fast fixed and fibre connectivity to satellites beaming signals from the sky –  Maxis provides a wide range of solutions, both analogue and digital, that’s catered to everyone, anytime and anywhere ensuring that, together, we’ll Always be Ahead.
Head on over to Maxis’ official website here, or their Facebook, Twitter and Instagram pages for more details to empower your lives and businesses today.

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In The Pandemic Age, It Is Not Just The Poor That Needs Help

The Covid-19 pandemic spares no one and nothing.
No one is immune to the virus – regardless of our financial background and medical history, we are all equally at risk from being infected with the virus. Even those who have recovered from it can be reinfected too.
Economically, we have seen both small businesses and multinational corporations (MNCs) succumb to the pressure caused by the pandemic. While many small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are forced to close, MNCs have also suffered significant losses in the past few months.
These then translate to a spike in unemployment rate in Malaysia, while those who are fortunate to keep their jobs either experience pay cuts or take on heavier workload.
Tighter pockets and lower budgets have also caused certain non-governmental organisations (NGOs) to experience financial troubles as well. This could potentially mean that Malaysians who used to seek support from NGOs may no longer be able to do so, should the global situation worsen.

It goes without saying that the needy deserves the bulk of the financial aid available

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The needy, especially those who live in poverty, face more challenges during these trying times.
They were already struggling with basic necessities like food and shelter prior to the pandemic. The going gets tougher for this group with the current unemployment rate and grim economic outlook, as companies are unlikely to be able to hire more workers.
As such, Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) channeled most of their RM4.36 million zakat assistance to the poor, Malaysians living with disabilities, single parents, and those in the B40 category. Their initiative was aimed at not only helping the rural poor, but the urban poor as well. The zakat assistance was distributed in the form of cash allowance as well as basic daily necessities like food.

However, organisations like schools and welfare homes need financial assistance as well

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As mentioned earlier, NGOs are also under financial pressure to keep their organisations running for the benefit of their members and communities they were set up to help. Similarly, schools and teachers in rural areas lack the facilities and tools to organise online learning for their students.
During an unprecedented global crisis such as the one we are going through right now, aid should not be limited to one category of people. If available, we should also contribute to institutions and organisations that are established to help different communities.
Schools are just as important as welfare homes: while the latter protects and cares for the vulnerable groups of people in our country, the former empowers and educates the younger generation. All of whom deserve as much aid as we can give.
Understanding this, TNB did not limit their zakat assistance to the poor and B40, but also used it to help schools, orphanages, and old folks’ homes. Some needed cash aid to pay for the rental of the grounds; whereas others could use it to buy simple luxuries like Raya clothing to celebrate Eid.

Help whoever we can, whenever we can

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As our country is currently in the recovery stage of the Movement Control Order (MCO), we can also help our fellow Malaysians recover from hardships they are going through.
Take care of others when you can, and whenever you can – because the only way we can come back stronger is by helping each other.

This piece was made possible by Tenaga Nasional Berhad.
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Film Producers Must Have Finas License, Even For Social Media, Apparently

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Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah has doubled-down on the Finas requirement of licenses for all film productions, saying that all production of any film will require a Finas license, even if the end product only goes on social media platforms.

What you need to know: The government has blasted Al Jazeera for not obtaining a permit to film their controversial documentary Locked Up In Malaysia’s Lockdown. Al Jazeera’s response is that according to Finas’ own requirements, their online news segment does not require a license and the news outlet has dismissed the Malaysian authority’s demands for a license. Now, Saifuddin has expressly noted that any film requires a license, which has brought up more questions than it answers, as now the implication is that every Malaysian who has recorded a video and uploaded it onto social media platforms are technically doing so illegally.
Who said what: Communications and Multimedia Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah notes that all film producers must apply for Film Production License and Film Shooting Certificate (SPP) regardless of whether they are mainstream media agencies or personal media which produce films on social media platforms or traditional channels during a Parliamentary session today.
Lembah Pantai MP Fahmi Fadzil demanded an explanation on whether this truly applies to all Malaysians, as one of the requirements to obtain a license is that “producers” must have companies with a paid-up capital of RM50,000 each. This would directly impact all Malaysian content creators on social media, from your favourite YouTubers like JinnyboyTV to even small home-grown companies creating video content for their audience. Naturally, Fahmi also expressed concern that the broad meaning of the law was used to target critics of the government and to suppress media freedom.
Read more:All film producers must apply for Finas licence even for social media, multimedia minister insists [Malay Mail]Lawmaker urges minister to explain if all Malaysians must put up RM50,000 just to post videos on social media [Malay Mail]If Al Jazeera’s Documentary Was Illegal, So Is Any Other Malaysian Video Content, Says Lawyer [TRP]Al Jazeera Dismisses Finas’ Requirement For A License, Saying It’s Not A Credible Argument [TRP]

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Elevete Patisserie’s Father’s Day Cake ‘St Honore’ Is A Peanut Butter Lover’s Dream [Review]

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Father’s Day is this weekend and if you’re looking for a delicious dessert for the celebration, Elevete Patisserie has sorted it out all for you.

Elevete Patisserie is offering five yummy cake flavours this to treat the number one man in our lives: St Honore, Le Beurre Noisette Gateaux, Mon Cheri Black Forest Gateaux, Mon Pere, and Le Grand Monsieur.
The Taste Test
We got the chance to taste the unique St Honore. Elevete added its own twist to the classic dessert which originated from Rue Saint-Honore in Paris.
St Honore. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
The cake comes with French cream puffs filled with coffee cream and chewy salted caramel, a peanut butter feuilletine base, a moist chocolate cake in the middle, and lots of vanilla mascarpone mousse.
As someone who has a sweet tooth, I find St Honore mild on the sweet side. It’s the perfect cake for those who love peanut butter because the peanut butter base covers the taste of the chocolate cake.
The cream puffs with coffee cream inside give a delicious burst of flavour to contrast the peanut butter and vanilla mascarpone mousse.
The Verdict
The beautiful cake will definitely be eye-catching to guests because it’s arranged like a castle using French cream puffs, chewy salted caramel, and the mascarpone mousse.
It will certainly be a hit for those who adore peanut butter and are not keen on finishing huge and dense cakes.
A slice of St Honore. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
It’s also easy to cut the cake into 8 lovely pieces due to the soft peanut butter base. As a guide, you just need to cut following the individual cream puffs at the bottom.
However, the box it comes in is quite tall (about 18cm tall and wide) so you might want to measure your fridge space before purchasing it.
Other flavours to try
If St Honore isn’t the cake you’re looking for, Elevete Patisserie has other cake flavours for Father’s Day.
Elevete Patisserie is offering five yummy cake flavours this to treat the number one man in our lives namely, St Honore, Le Beurre Noisette Gateaux, Mon Cheri Black Forest Gateaux, Mon Pere, and Le Grand Monsieur.
Customers can also request special birthday candles and a ‘Happy Father’s Day’ cake topper when they order the speciality cakes.
All five cakes in the Father’s Day collection come with the option of adding on a Grazing Platter for an additional RM55.
The Father’s Day cake collection is available for pre-order on their website from now until 25 June 2022 and requires 24-hours advance notice for baking.

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Genting SkyWorlds Theme Park Will Finally Open In 2021! Here’s A Sneak Peek

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Genting has finally come out to say that their long-awaited outdoor SkyWorlds theme park will be open this year- specifically Q2 of 2021.

In a sneak peek preview of the theme park today (23 Feb), Resorts World Genting (RWG) officially unveiled the logo of Genting SkyWorlds along with confirming that there will be 26 rides and attractions amongst the clouds.
Genting SkyWorlds logo.(Credit: Resorts World Genting)
What to expect at Genting SkyWorlds theme park
According to Genting, it’s going to be a sky-high adventure through 9 movie and adventure inspired ‘worlds’ – Eagle Mountain, Central Park, Liberty Lane, Robots Rivet Town, Andromeda Base, Ice Age, Studio Plaza, Epic and Rio.
One attraction that’ll likely be revving your engines is a unique motorcycle-rollercoaster ride called Mad Ramp Peak – a first of its kind in the world.
Credit: Resorts World Genting
Though initial plans for Genting to have a 20th Century Fox World theme park fell through, Lee Thiam Kit, who is Resorts World Genting Head of Business Operations and Strategies, explained that the park design is still based on the original plan.
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There’s also a number of Intellectual Properties (IPs) from 20th Century Studios that will be featured including Ice Age, Night at the Museum, and Planet of the Apes, among others. This will be alongside Genting’s own original IPs created especially for SkyWorlds.

What’s more RWG is also working on a virtual queue system that allows visitors to book their slots even before the visit so we might finally be saying goodbye to long waiting times spent standing in queues!
Pricing for the tickets has yet to be announced but Genting assures that it will be a one-time payment for entry into the park for unlimited rides.
More details will be announced in the coming weeks so stay tuned!

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Cat Adopter Couple Exposed As Alleged Animal Abusers Living In Filthy Conditions

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A Twitter user Nolongerskek (@nolongerskek) is warning animal lovers not to give away their pets, especially cats, to a person named Nia.

Nia and her boyfriend allegedly neglected the animals under their care. Due to their irresponsible actions, many animals have allegedly died in their home which looked filthy, according to the photos shared.
Nolongerskek claimed that 7 cats died this year in the couple’s care. She also claimed Nia didn’t clear the carcass of her two dead cats that died in the cage since Raya.
Despite their inability to care for the animals, the couple just kept getting more pets and the cycle of animal abuse continues.
ATTENTION TO CAT ADOPTION CENTRES/CAT OWNERS❗❗DO NOT give any cats towards this person named Nia.The house is infested with fleas. Her cat just died of fleas,yet she is looking for a replacement. Several cats died under her care just this year due to neglectful condition + https://t.co/xsXDjEQ5a4 pic.twitter.com/XyGgo4WBd8— 💀(بلقيس)💀 (@nolongerskek) May 23, 2023
Tw//Dead cats. Have more pics but this is sufficient.7 CATS DIED THIS YEAR. Let that sink in. pic.twitter.com/8DNCqxsN71— 💀(بلقيس)💀 (@nolongerskek) May 23, 2023
Two of her cats died in a cage upstairs, she hasn’t took out the carcasses since Raya. This is how the upstairs look like. When my friend told her that her cats died, her reaction is just “yup!” pic.twitter.com/W3P47V8xqo— 💀(بلقيس)💀 (@nolongerskek) May 23, 2023
This was all revealed when @Nolongerskek’s friend went to the house in question only to find it in a terrible state.
The house was flea-infested and @Nolongerskek’s friend allegedly sustained flea bites within 30 minutes of entering the house. It’s believed the cats died due to the flea infestation too.
There were also maggots near the trash, and rotting food under the couch. The cats defecated and peed on the sofa and floors.
When confronted about the issue, Nia allegedly threatened to call Jakim on @Nolongerskek and harassed her.
READ MORE: “Afiq” Drops Photo Of Zahid Hamidi’s IC When Confronted About Cat Abuse, “Kak Long” Nurul Won’t Have It
Just from 30 MINUTES entering her home, my friend’s feet and body itch so much. Next day, discharge came out and the itching worsen until this day. They had to go to clinics.Now how do you think this will affect cats? pic.twitter.com/M3m5D77yqT— 💀(بلقيس)💀 (@nolongerskek) May 23, 2023
Some pet lovers shared their similar horrifying experience with Nia and warned others about her.
One of them claimed that Nia is actually 16 years old but told people she was 21 years old and married. Nia’s boyfriend is allegedly 24 years old and they have been dating for about two years. The couple’s age difference also worried some people.
This also made others wonder what happened to her previously to live like this now. They hope her family and friends could help her.
Netizens advised @Nolongerskek to report the couple to the relevant authorities such as the Veterinary Services Department (DVS).
However, @Nolongerskek said the reason why she exposed the couple online was because the social welfare department said they couldn’t do anything about the animals.
Meanwhile, Perhilitan told her that they could take the animals away but Nia could just keep getting more animals on her own.
Thank you for raising attention to this pet abuser. I hope your reports to DVS, Animal welfare and the local authorities are acted on. The cats deserve better. She can be charged but I think she might likely have mental health issues to have a house that filthy.— Leena Rashid (@QUEENightingale) May 23, 2023
Something ain’t right. Hopefully her family and friends are there for her. Seems like she needs help and based on my experience, these people don’t even realise they’re in dire need of help— amrashrv_ (@amrashrv_) May 23, 2023
I just have too many questions from this thread. Is she living alone? Where’re her parents? Is this her own house? No landlord to evict her? How did it get this bad? She’s still so young. I know older hoarders yg physically cannot clean the house but she’s young. She needs help.— ainabbas (@ainabbas) May 23, 2023
Thank you for sharing this. I am the founder of Ruff Love Malaysia and have had a terrible experience with her and her boyfriend as well. They lied to us about being married and adopted one of our blind puppies.— Gabrielle Geetha (@GabrielleG_5) May 23, 2023
Boleh report kat DVS. Talian Aduan DVS 0192242233 (save no ni kat phone) whatsapp dan bagi diorang details semua.Lepas report baru buat laporan polis..pastu tangkap gambar laporan polis tu send kat whatsapp dvs tu— NostraDaus (@Fird_4u5) May 23, 2023
Why I expose?Went to social welfare and they said they can’t do anything about the animals.Perhilitan can take away the animals but she can still keep getting more and more.This is the last string of hope that she can get no more. No more dead cats. DONT GIVE TO HER❗— 💀(بلقيس)💀 (@nolongerskek) May 23, 2023

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Harry Maguire now worlds most expensive defender after signing with Man U for RM407 mil

English footballer Harry Maguire is now the worldâ€™s most expensive defender after Manchester United struck a deal with Leicester City to acquire the player in exchange for RM407 million.

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The Red Devils had reportedly signed the 26-year-old centre back on for a six-year contract with an option to extend the player’s placement in further seasons.
The transfer is seen as a big move by the English football club with its boss, Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, saying that the footballer would be a â€œfantasticâ€ addition to the team as one of â€œthe bestâ€ centre-backs in the industry today.

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Maguire is now MUâ€™s second-most expensive recruit after the team signed French midfielder Paul Pogba, for RM 453 million in 2016, and joins the long line of expensive players which includes Virgil van Dijk who joined Liverpool from Southampton for RM381 million in 2018, and Matthijs de Ligt who joined Juventus last month for RM351 million.
Man U will start this yearâ€™s Premier League season facing off against Chelsea at Old Trafford this Sunday.


Number Of New Daily Covid-19 Cases Has Risen Above 6,000

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When Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah lamented that the R0 (R naught) of Covid-19 in the country on 28 June was at 1 in a 4 am Facebook post, little did the nation know that he was preparing us for a big shock.

According to the latest numbers from the Ministry of Health, there are 6,437 new covid cases in the country. Once again Selangor has the highest number of new cases at 2,299, followed by Kuala Lumpur with 1,361 new cases.
Pecahan kes baharu #COVID19, 29 Jun 2021. pic.twitter.com/Bc7EzUs0HB— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) June 29, 2021
Monday (21 June) last week, shows the number of new cases dipped to 4,411, giving hope that the country will be able to achieve the conditions needed to go into Phase 2 of the National Recovery Plan.
However, the number of cases has been slowly rising and has hovered between 5,000 and 6,000 cases with an R0 only as low as 0.96.
This is despite MCO 3.0 and the SOP under Phase 1 of the National Recovery Plan which had the country under total lockdown since the beginning of June.
The culprit could be the new highly infectious variant, Delta.
In a Facebook post, Dr Noor Hisham noted that the Delta variant is more transmissible than all the other variants.
Based on recent data the Delta variant has an R0 of 5 to 8. That means a single person who has the Delta variant of Covid-19, on average, can infect between 5 to 8 other people.
To put that in perspective, the original virus has an R0 of 2.4 to 2.6.

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Official CMCO SOP As Of 4th January 2021 (In English)

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This SOP is outdated. Please refer to our website for the latest updates.

Areas Involved
Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur, Sabah, Selangor, Penang (Mukim 12: South West and Mukim 13: North East), Negeri Sembilan (Seremban District) and Johor (Johor Bahru District and Batu Pahat District) and Kelantan (Mukim Peringat & Mukim Kota).

*For Sabah, please refer to the Sabah State CMCO SOPs.
Duration
Effective 1 January 2021 (from 12.01 am) until 14 January 2021 (11.59 pm)
*For Mukim Peringat & Mukim Kota in Kelantan, these SOPs are effective 4 January 2021 (from 12.01 am) until 17 January 2021 (11.59 pm)
Notes
Fixed Instructions
Subsection 11(3) of Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988)Subject to rulings issued by National Security Council (MKN) and Ministry of Health (MOH)Instructions, rules, and SOPs under the respective Ministry / Department / AgencySabah State CMCO SOPs.Other instructions issued from time to time by the Health Director-General
Activities not allowed
According to the List of Prohibited Activities (HERE).
Activities allowed
Chain of economic and industrial activities.Performing official government tasksReceiving medical treatment, handling of emergency affairs and deaths.
Movement Control
Travel within CMCO areas, to other CMCO areas, and to areas under Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) is ALLOWED.Travel to EMCO areas REQUIRES PERMISSION from Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM)Number of passengers travelling inside a private vehicle are subject to the vehicle’s 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 the workplace or for official government business is subject to the seating capacity of the vehicle.Activities and services at all airports and seaports are ALLOWED to operate.Public transport services, such as buses, express bus, LRT / MRT / ERL / Monorail, ferry, plane, taxi / e-hailing and other public transportation are ALLOWED to operate (operating hours are subject to licence terms) dependent on vehicle capacity.Food delivery services are ALLOWED to operate from 6 am to 12 midnight during the entire CMCO period.
Movement Control At Sea
Sabah
Movement of small boats from all islands of Sabah to the mainland, including the movements of boats in coastal waters is ONLY ALLOWED with the capacity of 50% and from 6 am to 6 pm.For fisherman boats in ESSZONE waters which are registered with the Department of Fisheries are ONLY ALLOWED from 6 am to 6pm (at approved jetties only). This permission is subject to the permit issued by the District Police Chief.The movement of the following vessels is NOT ALLOWED:All Indonesian and Philippine Non-Convention Ships (NCS) entering ESSZONE waters, Sabah, Malaysia, and all Malaysian NCS from ESSZONE waters to the Philippines and Indonesia.Indonesian Fish carriers entering Tawau, andNCS from the Philippines passing through Sabah waters to Labuan.
Note: All NCS mentioned are small vessels according to the International Maritime Organisation Standard.
Activities Within CMCO Areas
Business / economy / industry are ALLOWED to operate as prescribed by the Government. Supermarkets, shopping malls, and retail outlets are ALLOWED to operate according to the set SOP between 6 am and 12 midnight. Restaurant, 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 between 6 am and 12 midnight in compliance with the Food Sector SOPs.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 SOPs (Business Premises, Non-Premises Hawkers, Building Markets and Retail / Retail Food & Beverage). Operation hours are from 6 am to 12 midnight (according to their respective licence terms).Operation of daily markets, wholesale markets, farmers market, night market and Bazar Larut Malam (uptown, downtown, and the like) according to the start time  stated in their licence / permit until 12 midnight with compliance to SOPs and supervision of authorities, as well as members of RELA / Local Authority. Operation hours for pumping fuel at petrol stations is from 6 am to 12 midnight (Only petrol stations at highways are ALLOWED to operate 24 hours) Laundromats are ALLOWED to operate from 6 am to 12 midnight.Other businesses for daily needs are ALLOWED to operate from 6 am to 12 midnight (subject to the licence / permit conditions).
Medical / Health Services
Government and private clinics and hospitals are ALLOWED to operate 24 hours or according to the time set by the Government.Pharmacies and drug stores operate from 8 am until 12 midnight.
Health Protocol
Owner of premises must control the entry and exit of customers to the premises with 1 meter physical distancing.Owner of premises must ensure that customers check-in when visiting the premises using MySejahtera or by manually providing their name and phone number, as well as, have their body temperature scanned. Individuals with a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius and above are NOT ALLOWED to enter the premises.Premises owners must limit the number of customers on the premises in a given time with a radius of 1 meter physical distancing and display the maximum number of customers on the premises.Staff, suppliers, and customers are required to wear face masks properly as recommended by MOH while on the premises.
It is mandatory to wear a face mask especially when in crowded public places, except for activities and places as follows:
At own residence with other household members.In hotel rooms / paid private accommodation with other household members.Private working spaces.Sports and recreational activities indoor and outdoor.Own private vehicles with other household members.Public places and spaces, indoors and outdoors, without any other individuals.While eating and drinking in public places.
Occupational Activities
Movement into / out of CMCO areas and RMCO areas is ALLOWEDMovement to EMCO areas is NOT ALLOWED.Employment activities are based on JPA Circulars / Instructions for civil servants and employers for staff in the private sector.Vehicles transporting employees, including private vehicles, are ALLOWED to operate in compliance with SOPs.
Sports and Recreational Activities
Sports and recreational activities categorised as individual and team sports for the purpose of training, games, matches, and tournaments (indoor and outdoor) WITHOUT spectators are ALLOWED. Permission to operate and the use of sports facilities by members of the public is RESTRICTED in compliance with the Sports and Recreational Sector SOPs.Organised local and international tournaments / competitions are subject to approval by the Ministry of Youth and Sports. Quarantine based events are ALLOWED WITHOUT spectators. Permission for the entry of foreign participants / officials into Malaysia is subject to approval by the Malaysian Immigration Department with a letter of support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.RT-PCR / RTK Antigen test is required for all participants, officials, and reserves involved in local and international tournaments three days before the date of competition as stated in the Sports and Recreational Sector SOPs. Only participants confirmed Covid-19 negative are allowed to participate in the tournament.
Economic Sector Activities and Industries
Economic and industrial sector activities in CMCO areas can operate as prescribed by the Government in compliance with set SOPs.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 at mosques and suraus are ALLOWED with limited attendance set by the State Religious Authority.Activities in non-Muslim places of worship are ALLOWED with limited attendance set by MKN / MOH / State Government and the Federal Territories Ministry for places of worship in the Federal Territories. Islamic solemnisation ceremonies are ALLOWED with a limited attendance of 30 people maximum, depending on the size of the space with physical distancing or subject to the number set by the State Religious Authority. Non-Muslim wedding ceremonies are ALLOWED with a limited attendance of 30 people maximum, depending on the size of the space with physical distancing at the National Registration Department / Place of worship / Non-Muslim Religious Associations.
Creative Industries
Recording activities for music, concerts, filming, talks, and the like are ALLOWED either in-studio or off-premises RESTRICTED to only CMCO areas with a minimum number of crew members and WITHOUT AN AUDIENCE in compliance with Creative Industry SOPs. (HERE, and HERE)Live event activities are ALLOWED WITHOUT AN AUDIENCE with the number of crew members and staff set by the Ministry of Communication and Multimedia.Indoor busking activities inside building premises, cafes, food courts and locations which are not completely open are ALLOWED
Child Care Centers, Tabika, Tadika, and Taska
Childcare centers, kindergartens (Tabika and Tadika), and nurseries (Taska) are ALLOWED to operate with approval from relevant Ministry / Agency. Parents / Guardians who send children to childcare centers are ALLOWED to use vehicles with the number of child passengers according to the capacity of the vehicle.
Education
Schools, Public and Private Higher Education Institutions, Vocational Colleges, Tahfiz Centers, Private Kindergartens, schools and centres (such as tuition centres, language centres, skill centres, mind development centres and guidance centres) and other institutes of learning are ALLOWED to operate in compliance with guidelines issued by the respective relevant Ministry / Agency.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions)
Business events activities involving meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions are ALLOWED to operate at 50% capacity of the premises in compliance with physical distancing, mandatory wearing of face masks, and in accordance with CMCO MICE SOP (HERE, page 11).
Tourism and Cultural Activities
The following activities are ALLOWED to operate at 50% capacity of the premises in compliance with physical distancing, mandatory wearing 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, culture heritage centers / villages, cultural performance stages and others;Theme parks and Family Entertainment Centers.
Other tourism and cultural activities OTHER THAN those stated in the List of Prohibited Activities (Negative List) are subject to the existing Tourism and Cultural Sector SOPs that are in effect (HERE, and HERE).
Meetings
Face-to-face meetings for official / work affairs held in the place of work, hotels, and other institutions are ALLOWED in compliance with physical distancing, mandatory wearing of face masks and limited attendance of only 50% capacity of the meeting room.
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences / Exhibitions
All seminars / workshops / courses / training / conferences / talks are ALLOWED to operate with limited attendance of only 50% capacity of the premises in compliance with physical distancing and mandatory wearing of face masks in accordance with General SOPs for Organising Government and Private Events.Ongoing in-service training CAN BE IMPLEMENTED limited to inside training institutions areas.
Events and Gatherings
Official and informal ceremonies of the Government, private organisations, or social gatherings such as feasts, weddings, engagements, receptions, aqiqah ceremonies, prayer ceremonies (doa selamat), tahlil celebrations, birthdays, reunions, retreats and other social events are ALLOWED at limited attendance of 50% capacity of the premises in compliance with physical distancing and mandatory wearing of face masks and in accordance with General SOPs for Organising Social Events.
Other Activities That Are Allowed
Other activities not stated in the List of Prohibited Activities (Negative List) are ALLOWED in accordance with existing SOPs.
List of Prohibited Activities (Negative List)
Entertainment Activities
Activities in pubs and nightclubsActivities in movie theaters, except for those in green zones within CMCO areas which have obtained approval to perform the activities.Concerts or live performances with a live audience.
Sports and Recreational Activities
Organisation of local and international tournaments / competitions WITHOUT the approval of the Ministry of Youth and Sports WITH the presence of spectators / supporters.Involvement of participants / officials from abroad in sports tournaments / competitions in Malaysia WITHOUT entry permissions from the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM).Mass activities that involve the participation of more than 500 people at one time.
Tourism Activities
Tourism activities to EMCO areasOut of state tourism activities by citizens and domestic tourism activities involving foreign tourists entering Malaysia, except for tourists from countries as stated by the Minister.
Other Prohibited Activities
Any activity that results in a crowd being present in one place where physical distancing is difficult and lack of compliance to directives issued by the Health Director-General.Other matters decided by the Government from time to time.
Check out the full CMCO SOPs on MKN’s website HERE

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Net Salary RM1800, RM1K For Wife And Husband Left With Less Than RM500 Each Month

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Does a husband have to give his wife money? Yes, a husband is morally bound to provide money to his wife.

Wives also have a legal right to secure basic needs for themselves and their children from their husbands.
But how much should a husband from his salary for his wife?
So basically, contohnya la kalau suami gaji sebulan RM1800 bagi nafkah kepada isteri, RM1500 itu pemurah? Tapi kalau Gaji RM1800 bagi nafkah kepada isteri RM250 , itu takat rezeki dia je?— angahje (@irfannsahh) May 25, 2020
A netizen Khairol Azry gave his wife more than half his salary of RM1,800.
Khairol conceded that the RM1,000 he gives to his wife is not enough.
He shared his financial struggle on Facebook but instead of complaining, Khairol said he still pulls through by doing a small business to supplement his income.
He sells various items, including decorative trees, gold, watches and old banknotes.

Borrowing Money Is A Bad Thing
At the same time, he advised people not to borrow money from others.
He said the people being asked to lend their money could also be facing their own financial burdens.
He urged people to instead work hard for money to ensure that the needs of the children and wife are taken care of.
Khairol added that is better to sell off one’s assets and belongings to raise cash rather than borrow from others.
His message resonated with netizens, with many tagging their friends and families, and the post was shared more than 4,500 times in just a few days.
Many expressed disbelief and admiration that he could sustain a family with RM1,800.
It is estimated that a couple needs a household income of RM12,000 to live ‘comfortably’ in Malaysia.
Aku kadang2 terfikir. Macam mana lah yang diorang berkahwin ni 1 isi rumah berpendapatan 3k-4k bulanan. Isteri RM1800 dan suami RM2000. Tu tak campur anak2 lagi. Macam mana diorang survive 😭 share lah sikit korg survive 🙏🏻— 🌹тнekhey.AmiR🌹 (@Thehulkey) March 6, 2022

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Art of Speed Malaysia 2023 Wants To “Raikan Beza Mu” With More Activities

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With a record-breaking crowd response from 2022, Art of Speed returns for 2023 – bigger and better than ever! This year, Malaysia’s premier Kustom & Counter Culture event is invading Malaysia Agro Exposition Park, Serdang (MAEPS), taking over every event hall and features even more activities to satisfy the fans and visitors.

MAEPS will host Art of Speed 2023 (AOS 2023) on 29 July 2023 (10am – 7pm) and 30 July 2023 (10am – 7pm).

The AOS 2023 featured guest list from the international custom community and media will include:
JAPAN
Shige Suganuma, Emi Suganuma, “Sunny” Yano & Michi “NATQQ” from MOONEYESWild Road ChoppersCosmic Chopper CityDino Dalle Carbonare from Speedhunters.comSide YakotaniHopping ShowerBoopinKen Flat TopJetwrench_artstudio
INDONESIA
Vondutch
THAILAND
Ya Seat
USA
Cycle ZombiesV-Twin VisionaryGeoff from Return of Cafe Racer
The main highlights for AOS 2023 will feature, among others, The Outdoor ThunderCircus “Brotherhood Rally”. This is a fully dedicated open area for motorcycle riders and enthusiasts. Highlights for ThunderCircus include a motorcycle stunt show performed by professional riders, as well as a mega ride in and gathering of various motorcycle groups from across Malaysia and around the region.
Taking over Hall B for 2023 will be the first Official Hot Wheels Collector Convention in Southeast Asia. Visitors will be able to enjoy even more Hot Wheels activities, diorama displays – which includes the Hot Wheels Rare and Collectibles Exhibition, Hot Wheels Skate School, Hot Wheels Swap Buy And Sell, and many more. Hot Wheels fans will also be able to meet and greet famous Hot Wheels designer from USA. And to top it all off, there will be a record attempt at the largest Hot Wheels formation in Malaysia.
(From left) Asep Ahmad Iskandar (Founder Art of Speed), Zaidi Shahrin (CEO MAEPS) and Julian Choo (Chief Marketing Officer of BRO ASIA)
Hot Wheels X PROTON
To commemorate the 40th anniversary of Hot Wheels in Malaysia, Mattel is joining hands with Malaysia’s iconic national automotive brand, PROTON to create the first ever Hot Wheels – Proton Saga vehicle.
In conjunction with this historic occasion, Mattel is giving a shout out for all Malaysian kids to come exercise their creativity for the Hot Wheels x PROTON Kids Design Competition. The winning design will be commemorated as the design of the blister card of the Proton Saga vehicle ‘special edition’ and will be sold nationwide in Malaysia early 2024!
The Hot Wheels Legends Tour will also debut at AOS 2023. This year, the Official Malaysia competition will be held on Sunday during AOS 2023, featuring both local and international judges to select a Champion to represent Malaysia on the world stage. Registrations for the Hot Wheels Legends Tour will be on-ground at AOS 2023.
Other exciting events
In collaboration with NoEqual.co is the NEAT Fest in Hall C, which will feature a collective display of hand selected modified cars from across Malaysia.
Returning to Hall C will be the Off The Grid outdoor camping and lifestyle – featuring “outdoor lifestyle” held indoors with air-condition comfort and plenty of activities for both on and off stage for the entire family to enjoy.
Hail Vintage is back and will be hosted in Hall D, showcasing a large variety of vintage collectibles. Specialist vendors will be invited not only to sell but also display their extensive collection. This year’s theme is MUSIC and features the rarest of music collectibles, merchandise, and memorabilia.
Qhalis Najmi from NoEqual.co will be this year’s host for the annual Kustom & Koffee Talk inside Hall A at 3.30pm on Saturday, together with overseas panelists. The forum will discuss the latest trends in bike and car industries.
Show & Shine returns in Hall A, featuring the best selection of modified cars and custom motorcycles with an opportunity for Best of Show to win a trip to The 31st Annual Yokohama Hot Rod Custom Show to be held in December 2023.
Additional AOS 2023 activities include:
Roda Rumble 2023 – Two Wheels Gathering & Outdoor Festival supported by Retro Mania
La Cultura – Malaysia’s Chicano Culture Appreciation Gathering, which includes a fashion display of Cholo and Chicano style, Dance and DJ show, and more
Streetware Con – streetwear fashion vendors galore at Hall D
Pinup Pageant presented by Cherrybomb Pinup Parlour
Food Park food vendors and trucks now with sheltered access at the Food and Beverage basement/underground level DG
Automotive Flea Market
Product launching on stage
Test Ride Zone for bike (Ducati, Royal Alloy, Italjet, Royal Enfield, Vespa, Aprilia, Triumph, Harley-Davidson and more)
Geoff from Return of Cafe Racer
Also returning is the highly popular SoundCircus Festival. The line-up for this year’s SoundCircus Festival will be revealed at a later date. Take note that the SoundCircus Festival is only for those above 16.
To end the show on Sunday, one lucky ticket holder will go home with the lucky draw giveaway of a 1979 Toyota Celica fully customized with an air ride suspension by Art of Speed Malaysia (AOSM).
“Since its inception, Art of Speed Malaysia has successfully established itself as a gathering not only for motorcycle and car enthusiasts, but also art-practitioners, musicians, collectors and the likes, while culminating in a large-scale annual event,” said Asep Ahmad Iskandar, Festival Director, AOSM.
“For this year’s event, AOSM will be celebrating its 12th annual show and with it, will be igniting the spirit and enthusiasm of passionate enthusiast, a show not to be missed by the public.”
For AOS 2023, local e-devices manufacturer, BRO ASIA, will be the Title Presenter.
“We’re very proud and excited to accept AOSM’s invitation to be a part of this exciting event and make it a success. It’s in sync and befitting with the direction of our brand that’s suited for fans of Kustom & Counter Culture,” said Roman Lai, CEO & Founder of BRO ASIA.
Veerayuth Apahang from Ya Seat
Tickets and passes
Weekend pass is available at the door and online for RM35. Children below 12 and OKU pass holders enter for free.
Speed Lane pass opens at 9am, priced at RM60 valid for both days.
Visitors can enjoy one extra hour inside the main hall A, B, C and D. SoundCircus Festival + Weekend Pass combo will be available online soon.
For more information about this event, click here or visit their Facebook page.

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Segamat And Tangkak Locals Evacuated To Shelters Due To Floods

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After the continuous rain last Friday night (31 Dec), water levels in rivers rose and have flooded certain towns in Johor.

As of 8 am on Sunday (2 Jan), 28 temporary relief centres (PPS) had been opened. 27 PPS are in Segamat while there’s only one PPS in Tangkak.
According to The Star, a total of 1,646 people from 425 families have been evacuated from their homes in Segamat and Tangkak since the night of 31 Dec.
The most affected areas are:
Kampung Baru GemasTaman GembiraTaman WiraTaman BintangKampung Tenang
State Health and Environment Committee chairman R. Vidyananthan added that five rivers had recorded dangerous levels:
Sungai Kesang near Telok Rimba had risen to 3.28m over the dangerous level of 3.0m.Sungai Tangkak near Kampung Seri Makmur in Tangkak was at 4.17m from 4.00m.Sungai Segamat near Bandar Segamat was at 9.45m from 9.14m.Sungai Lenik near Ladang Chaah in Segamat was at 5.93m from 5.50m.Sungai Muar near Buloh Kasap in Segamat was at 8.74m from 8.53m.
Road closures announced
Due to the rising waters, two roads in Segamat have been closed on 1 Jan.
According to New Straits Times, the roads were Jalan Jabi in Kampung Bukit Tempurong involving closures stretching 1km.
Jalan Bangas near Kampung Simpang Loy was also closed for about 100m.
The floods have also caused these four roads in Mersing to close:
Jalan Kampung Orang Asli PetaJalan Kampung Orang Asli PunanJalan Bangas Kampung Simpang LoiJalan Putting
Trapped locals rescued from temple
On 1 Jan, ten people seeking shelter at the Fook Poon Thong temple were trapped when Sungai Segamat water level rose suddenly.
According to theSun, the water level was at the waist level around 5 pm. The people were rescued using several small boats and sampan believed to be owned by Kampung Lubok Batu residents.
The current flood reminded a villager M. Chandran a time when Segamat experienced a major flood in 2018.
We did not expect the water level to rise quickly. If it continues to rain, the water level will probably rise up to the first floor of the building. Four years ago, the same place was also flooded but not as bad as this.M. Chandran told Bernama

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Did You Know Each Malaysian State Has Its Own Special Traditional Baju Designs?

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There are many types of Baju Kurung, Baju Kebaya and Baju Melayu from the Malay culture.

But ever wondered what Malay and several other traditional clothes according to the states are like?
Thanks to the art design department of Istana Budaya, we can have a glimpse of what they would look like.
But do note that these are only creative fashion designs from the department. This means that all of the details are created and inspired to fit the fashion sense of what people in those days and states would wear.
But still, these designs are very detailed and super interesting.
Let’s check them out!
1. Perlis
For Perlis, the fashion for women there would be the Kebaya Perlis (it’s longer than a common kebaya) with a long selendang (shawl) wrapped around the shoulders. It’s usually accompanied by a dokoh (kerongsang brooch) at the front of the Kebaya.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
For men, Baju Melayu Cekak Musang (collared top with multiple buttons along the top chest) is very popular around the northern and middle parts of Malaysia. Here, the top, hugged by a samping (outer fabric around the waist) and tanjak (headdress) is made with the same fabric. Usually, there’s a Baju Sikap (outer jacket) for the top and bengkong (belt) with pending (buckle) to secure the samping to the body.
2. Kedah
Next, Kedah is known for the traditional Baju Kurung Kedah for women where the top is shorter than the normal Baju Kurung. This particular fashion is paired off with a songket sarong (skirt) and selendang around the shoulders.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
For the men, Baju Melayu Cekak Musang is worn with five buttons, which actually has a specific meaning in traditional history!
3. Penang
For the Penangites, women are donned with a Kebaya Nyonya (Chinese Peranakan) or Chetti (Indian Peranakan) in which the tops are shorter and decorated with embroidered laces while the sarong used Batik cloth.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
In this creation, the Penangite men would wear a top similar to a western bush jacket that’s matched with a checkered-motif samping. The look is completed with a Tarbus, a Turkey inspired headdress that’s quite well known among traditional Malay Penangite men (also a must headdress for their Boria performance).
4. Perak
Perakian women are donned with a look called Puteri Perak (Perakian Princess) where instead of a sarong skirt, the women wore pants with the same fabric as the top. The look is also completed with a samping tied in a Perakian style called Ikat Pancung.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
Men would wear the same Baju Melayu Cekak Musang with five buttons. But the only difference would be their samping, tied with the Ikat Pancung style. Who knew there’d be so many different ways to tie a samping.
5. Kelantan
 If you don’t know Cik Siti Wan Kembang, she was the badass solo queen of Kelantan once upon a time.
READ MORE: Did You Know Malaysia Has A Lot of Fairytale Princesses And Legends As Well? [Part 2]
The female outfit for Kelantan is based on her royalty fashion where she wore three pieces of clothing (the sarong, the body wrap and the selendang). The nobilities wore Kain Limar, a type of cloth similar to Songket but with different patterns. Also, in those days, women wore a cloth to wrap their body up to their chest only and covered their exposed shoulders with a long scarf (usually called Kain Kelumbung).
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
For the men, their fashion was completed with Cekak Musang Baju Melayu and Baju Sikap, which was styled in a royalty (songket fabric) way called Baju Putera Raja (the prince’s suit). Kain Limar or also Songket can be used as a fabric for samping in this look.
6. Terengganu
For Terengganu, the women were dressed in a Baju Kurung Pesak (Pesak means an additional cloth sewn to the sides of the body for flexibility) with a long selendang. The fabric for the whole costume is made from Songket, a particular cloth that came from Terengganu.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
For men, they wore a Songket Baju Melayu with a Teluk Belanga neck style. Of course, they use Songket material for their samping as well, just with a different pattern.
7. Pahang
For Pahang, the women wore Baju Kurung Riau Pahang that has Pesak and Kekek Gantung (type of stiches) at the sides. Apart from having a Cekak Musang kinda neckline, this type of Baju Kurung is made with a small waist design, suitable for those with an hourglass figure but still want a modest look.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
The only difference from the men’s clothing is their samping (tied in a Pahang way) and their way of wearing Tanjak.
8. Selangor
Selangor women’s traditional wardrobe is simple yet very classy. They wore the Baju Kebaya Labuh Selangor or The Malay Dress where it’s like a normal kebaya, but longer.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
The only difference from the men was again, their way of wearing tanjak. Yes, even the headdress has different styles!
9. Wilayah Persekutuan
Honestly, the Wilayah Persekutuan’s fashion is very similar to Selangor’s, just with minor details as differences. The female has a more modern touch to the Kebaya while a different Tanjak style is used for the male.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
10. Malacca
For the Melaka look, women wore a Baju Kurung Teluk Belanga neckline with a songket/batik/silk sarong that’s tied with a flowy pattern at the sides called ‘Ombak Mengalun‘. Their look was completed with a distinctively unique headdress and chest cover called La. Imagine wearing that headdress to the office.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
The men wore the same Baju Melayu with a Baju Sikap on top. The only difference is perhaps their headdress and samping style.
11. Negeri Sembilan
In Negeri Sembilan,  the womens’ wardrobe design is as quite similar to Malacca. The only differences are the main sarong’s pattern (this one has Sumatran origins) and the velvety Baju Kurung fabric.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
The men wore the same kind of velvety fabric for their shirts and the style of their tanjak is also slightly different from the other states. Both the men’s and women’s clothes have gold coloured weavings to label them as Minangkabau nobilities.
12. Johor
Fun fact: The Teluk Belanga neckline look is especially popular in Johor. The women wore it in a Baju Kurung with an Ombak Mengalun sarong. The look is accompanied by a sibai / kain mantul (small cloth covering shoulder and chest) and a Kain Kelubung which was donned like a samping, in a Kain Dagang Luar (the samping was tied outside the top) look.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
The men wore the Teluk Belanga Baju Melayu with the samping tucked inside the top instead of outside. The look is accompanied by their famous tall Songkok (headdress).
13. Sabah
This particular traditional wardrobe in Sabah is of Kadazan Papar descent. The female would wear a top called Sia and a skirt called Gonob. The look is completed with a headdress called Siung.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
The male would wear the male version of Sia with the same fabric pants. The look is completed with an Ikat Pinggang (belt) and Dastar (headdress) with the same fabric. For the outfits, both genders wore the same black velvety fabric with gold weave designs.
14. Sarawak
For Sarawak, this particular traditional attire is based on the Iban people. Females would wear a top that’s strapped with a sash called Selampai and a skirt called Kain Karap with a distinct motif. The look is completed with accessories such as Tango (chest cover), Rawai (silver corset), Sugu Tinggi (headdress) and more.
(Credit: Istana Budaya / Facebook)
The men wore an attire called the Baju Burung donned with a Baju Gagong on top of it. The bottom is called Sirat and the look is completed with a very unique feathery headdress called Ketapu.
So these are some of the inspired traditional looks for Malaysians in each state, long ago. Some are also still worn today, but with a modern twist.
Now that you’ve seen some of them, why not style these out for your next Raya Aidilfitri OOTD?

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Food Delivery Rider On Bicycle Wins Praise Of Malaysian Netizens

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A food delivery rider has been winning praise on the internet for his hard work and determination.
Instead of using the usual motorcycle to make his deliveries, he was spotted cycling away on a bicycle with his food warmer bag secured safely in a basket on the back of the bike.
A picture of him working diligently was shared on the Negri Sembilan Kini Facebook page and at the time of writing, the post has garnered over 3,000 likes and shared almost 100 times.

In the comment section, Facebook user Fazril Faz mentions that he had seen this Food Panda delivery rider before near a hypermarket in Danau Kota Kuala Lumpur.
(Credit: Facebook)
Many users can also be seen saluting the rider for his perseverance, while others prayed for the best for him and praised him in his effort at earning an honest living.
This guy is truly an inspiration for perseverance and determination during hard times. We too wish him all the best in his endeavours!
(Credit: Facebook)

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“Inspector Sheila” Slapped With Suspension, Multiple Investigation Papers Open Against Her

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The policewoman who was filmed berating her colleagues and members of the public, was suspended from duty last week, according to reports by Sinar Daily.

Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail, stated that so far, two investigation papers have been opened under Section 506 of the Penal Code and Section 186 of the Penal Code.
He also noted that the police have recorded needed statements from the lady police officer on June 18, and both investigation papers have been referred to the Elite Crime Investigation Unit (USJT) at Bukit Aman.

At the same time, six disciplinary investigation papers have been opened by the Integrity and Compliance Standard Department (JIPS) at Bukit Aman
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail
Saifuddin also stated that the police have clear methods and mechanisms to address perceptions of unrest.

So, we allow the police force to enforce the law.
Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail
“Inspector Sheila” is no stranger to the internet given the viral videos of her berating lower ranking officers as well as causing a scene that has gone viral.
Earlier, a police report was filed against her by a woman who was involved in the argument in the car park in Brickfields.
The conflict began when the suspect tried to reverse into a parking bay while the complainant’s car doors were still open in the neighbouring lot.
“Inspector Sheila” had also allegedly disparaged the complainant for the way she dressed, berating her in the process.
Earlier this week, she was captured on camera once again, this time, she was seen berating a lower-ranking officer at the Seri Petaling police station.
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