Police Nab Viral Datuk Who Slapped 2 People At A Hot Pot Restaurant

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A few days after the videos surfaced online, the “Datuk” who slapped a waitress and a man on camera has been apprehended by the police, according to reports by The Star.

The “Datuk” was arrested, along with another man who had appeared in the video, by the police at Mutiara Damansara.
The incident broke out in Tropicana Avenue, a few hours before the Movement Control Order (MCO) came into effect, when the Datuk was recorded throwing a tantrum at a hotpot joint and slapping a couple of people.
In the video, he was shouting angrily to a man in a blue shirt before slapping him at the back of the head.
After he was held back, the Datuk proceeded to wreak further havoc near a table where the waitress was located before she was struck as well.

The police said the ruckus started after the supposedly drunk suspects were told off for talking too loudly in the restaurant.
It was reported that the waitress was also the man’s girlfriend.
PDRM said the Datuk had a police record dating back to 2019 for criminal intimidation.

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Malaysian Woman Rescued Father And Daughter Who Got Stranded On The Highway Late At Night

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A car breaking down in the middle of the highway can be stressful for anyone, more so when it happens at night.

A Facebook user Alessandra Ng was on the road late at night when she came across a man and a woman struggling to start their motorcycle along the highway around 11pm.
She decided to make a U-turn to check on them and see if she could help them. After talking to them, she found out that they were both father and daughter, and they needed engine oil for the motorcycle.

She offered to drive them to a nearby petrol station to get what they needed. However, he refused and insisted that he’ll walk there himself.
Alessandra refused to let him walk on his own and told him that he might not need her help, but his daughter needed it.
The man still declined her offer and said he didn’t have any money. He told her to go on her way.
When he kept refusing, Alessandra asked whether anyone stopped by to offer them assistance.
Yes yes, but I don’t have no money on me. I told them it’s ok, I go the extra mile. The engine is hot so I might as well keep driving.The man told Alessandra.
That was when she realized why he kept refusing her help. This time, she offered to lend them some cash to fix the motorcycle.
The request caught him by surprise. With tears spilling, he thanked her and finally agreed to get into her car to find the nearest petrol station.
During the drive, she asked them why they were on the road so late at night. It turned out that they had to head to Melaka at the last minute because a family member had passed.
At that moment, Alessandra understood why he refused her help. Perhaps he was too ashamed to accept money from strangers and wanted to set an example for his daughter by remaining strong during tough times.
Their encounter ended on a bright note because they finally found a petrol station after searching for some time. They got the engine oil, filled up the motorcycle and was soon on the road again.
At the end of her post, Alessandra reminded everyone to be kind and offer help to those in need.

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“Improve Handling Procedures Or Face RM300,000 Fine”, MCMC Issues Warning To J&T After Viral Incident

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The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has issued a stern warning to a courier management company to improve customer package handling procedures.

MCMC in a statement said the company has been instructed to provide an explanation regarding the incident of throwing customers’ packages.
We take seriously the viral incident of a group of employees of a courier company throwing a customer packages on social media, recently. The company has been instructed to provide an explanation.The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission via Berita Harian
The statement was made after an incident happened with the logistics company, in which J&T Express staff were seen damaging goods as a sign of protest to an alleged change in earned commission.
MCMC also reminded all licensed courier companies to adhere to the rules, especially when it comes to protecting the rights of consumers under the Postal Services Act 2012.
They’ve also reiterated that any license holders that have violated any subsidiary legislation under the Act can be fined up to RM300,000 or imprisoned up to 3 years, or both.
READ MORE: J&T Express Protests: What’s Going On & How To Claim Your Money Back
The seven staff members later apologised in a video uploaded on their J&T Express Perak Facebook page.
In a statement released by the company, they said that the the issue was due to a misunderstanding and that no worker’s commission would be deducted.
They said the confusion over the year-end bonuses has led to the feeling of disgruntlement.
READ MORE: J&T Express Perak Staff Apologise For Destroying Parcels, Management Clarifies There’s No Paycut

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B40 & M40 Malaysians To Recieve BNP 2.0 Payments Starting 21 Jan

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Phase two of Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) Covid-19 financial aid program or BPN 2.0, will be handed out to Malaysians starting 21 January.

Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz said that payments amounting to RM2.38 billion will be made to 11.6 million eligible applicants from Malaysia’s low-income (B40) and medium-income (M40) group.
He said that around 460,000 new BPN 2.0 applications and appeals made between 15 October to 15 November 2020 will be expedited in line with the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO), Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) and Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) period across the country.
READ MORE: BPN Application Denied? Here’s How You Can Make An Appeal

The public can review their BPN 2.0 application status online starting 15 January, HERE.
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Reportedly, those in the B40 category can expect their payments to be credited directly into their accounts beginning 21 January while those from the M40 group are expected to receive their payments by 25 January.
Individuals who do not have an active bank account can claim their BPN 2.0 payments at any available Bank Simpanan Nasional (BSN) outlets nationwide starting 25 January.
Similarly, those in Sabah and Sarawak without bank accounts can expect payments to be made between February and April. The government will provide more details on when, where and how, soon.
Eligible recipients of the BPN 2.0 program are expected to receive between RM300 to RM1000 for each individual or household.
READ MORE: BPN 2.0 – Who Can Get, How Much & When Will The Money Arrive?

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Tamil movie starring Sarawak-born actress banned for negative portrayal of PDRM

Kadaram Kondan, which translates ‘Conqueror of Kedah’ has been banned by the Film Censorship Board (LPF) of Malaysia.

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Initially, it was speculated that the ban arose from the provocative title of the movie.
However, LPFâ€™s chairman Mohd Zamberi Abdul Aziz explains that the plot of the whole movie was the true reason for the ban.
In the movie, the Royal Malaysian Police Force (PDRM) was portrayed in a negative light, is said to taint the image of the police force.

Kalau sekadar adegan sahaja, kita boleh potong yang memberi lulusan. Tapi, ini sepanjang jalan cerita menjejaskan imej polis Malaysia.
If it was just one scene, we would be able to cut it out. But, the entire plot puts our Malaysian police in a bad light.
Mohd Zamberi via Malaysia Kini

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Kadaram Kondan is a remake of the French film Point Blank and 90% of its scenes were shot in Malaysia.
The movie’s lead actor, Vikram, has a huge fan base in Malaysia and its lead antagonist is Sarawak-born Jasmine Kaar.

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According to Astro Ulagam, Lotus Five Starâ€™s spokesperson revealed that certain scenes shot in Malaysia were considered illegal as the law required permission and permits.

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The news of this ban was announced by cinema house Lotus Five Star on their Instagram on Saturday and has stirred Malaysian filmgoers.

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 We regret to inform that Kadaram Kondan movie will not be released in Malaysia as per the order of the Film Censorship Board of Malaysia. We are apologize for the inconvenience… Thanks for your support and stay tuned for further updates… #KadaramKondan #KadaramKondanMY #LotusFiveStarAV #LotusFiveStar #LFSMovies
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Is Kadaram Kondan not releasing in Malaysia? pic.twitter.com/qMYeJsokbX
â€” Joshua Michael (@ThisIsJoshuaM) July 20, 2019

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*kadaram kondan shoot in Malaysia*
*kadaram kondan banned in Malaysia*
Malaysia : pic.twitter.com/QeDKSqcvSd
â€” rehv 🌻 (@rehvathy98) July 19, 2019

This is not the first time a Tamil movie has been banned in Malaysia.
Previously, several movies have been banned for touching on religious sensitivities, like Padmaavat and Super Deluxe.


5 Must-Have Beauty Gadgets In 2023

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Beauty tech has given us some pretty remarkable innovations up till now, from LED light therapy devices to eyebrow printers – and we’ve barely scratched the surface. Revolutionising your beauty routine has never been easier with so many nifty gadgets to choose from.

Here are 5 trendy tools you can use to simplify and take your routine to the next level:
LED Light Therapy Mask

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First up on our list is the LED light therapy mask. This little gem is a game-changer when it comes to achieving flawless skin. Slip on this sleek mask, switch it on, and let the magic unfold.
With its combination of red and blue LED lights, it targets various skin concerns and delivers remarkable results. The red light stimulates collagen production, reducing the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles while promoting a plump, youthful complexion. Meanwhile, the blue light fights acne-causing bacteria, helping to clear up breakouts and prevent future ones. With frequent use of these masks, you’ll have skin that’s lit from within!
At-Home Teeth Whitening Device

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Say goodbye to stains and flash those pearly whites! At-home teeth whitening devices can now give you the same results as expensive dental treatments, right from the comfort of your own bathroom.
At-home whitening kits such as the CurrentBody Skin Teeth Whitening Kit feature a specially formulated whitening gel and an LED mouthpiece that works in harmony to brighten your teeth. Simply apply the gel to the mouthpiece, pop it in your mouth, and let the magic begin. The LED lights activate the whitening gel, accelerating the process and giving you noticeable results in no time.
Microcurrent Facial Device

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Want a sculpted, youthful face without leaving your house? The microcurrent facial device is your secret weapon. This innovative gadget uses low-level electrical currents to stimulate your facial muscles, giving you a natural facelift effect.
One popular example of a microcurrent facial device is the NuFACE Trinity Facial Toning Device. This sleek, handheld device is like a personal trainer for your face. Simply glide it over your skin, following the instructions, and let the microcurrents work their magic. In just a few weeks of regular use, you’ll notice firmer, more defined facial contours.
Heated Lash Curlers

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Long, fluttery lashes can instantly transform your look, and the heated lash curler is here to take your lash game to new heights. This clever gadget combines heat and precision to give you the perfect curl that lasts all day long.
It works in the same way as a curling iron, gently heating up and lifting your lashes, giving you a long-lasting curl that opens up your eyes. No more struggling with traditional lash curlers or dealing with lashes that droop after a few hours!
Eyebrow Printer

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Last but certainly not least, we have the eyebrow printer. Perfectly shaped and defined brows are the ultimate beauty accessory, and with the L’oreal Brow Magic, you can achieve brow perfection with ease.
This innovative gadget takes your brow game to a whole new level with its AR capabilities. To use the L’oreal Brow Magic, simply open the Brow Magic app, scan your face, and let the magic begin. Explore various shapes, thicknesses, and effects using AR before selecting your desired look.

The app even recommends effects similar to microblading and microshading, giving you endless options to enhance your brows. Once you’ve found your perfect look, brush a primer through your brows, swipe the printer across your brow, and finish off with a top coat.
And the best part? Unlike semi-permanent tattoos, Brow Magic can be immediately redone with makeup remover. Say hello to brows that are always on fleek!

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Treat yourself to one (or all!) of these fabulous gadgets and get ready to slay the beauty game like never before. The beauty world is all about self-expression and having fun, so go ahead and let your creativity shine!

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Melaka, Perak and Penang Are The Top Three States That Tried To Balik Kampung

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Melaka (668), Perak (362) and Penang (284) are the top three states with the highest cross-border attempts to balik kampung, according to Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said in total there are 2,539 vehicles which attempted to travel interstate but were ordered to turn back.
Ismail Sabri added that the police has conducted 154 roadblocks in the country to prevent Malaysians from crossing state borders to prevent the spread of Covid-19.
The reason why people are still trying their luck, Ismail said, could be attributed to the announcement made previously that Malaysians aren’t allowed to travel interstate anymore.
It could be that because we announced that yesterday, people think that they might be penalised on the next day, so they tried to cross the border before the ban is enforced.Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
When asked by the media whether people can stay overnight on the first day of Aidilfitri, he said that they’re not allowed to do so as it means that they would be at the house for two days.
Earlier the government has allowed for families to gather for Hari Raya but is only limited to the first day.
Let’s say if Hari Raya falls on 24 May and if somebody were to stay at the house until after 12 am, that’s considered as 25 May and it clearly violates the SOP set earlier. Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob

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Read A Bedtime Story For A Child And Improve Malaysia’s Literacy Rate

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Illiteracy is a huge problem because it impacts a student’s learning abilities. Literacy is the first skill required to learn about almost everything else. Literacy is empowering for children to seek out knowledge and information on their own.

However, 46% of Malaysian students could not meet the minimum proficiency level in international reading tests in English, even in recent years. 90% of students nationwide are not reading at their level.
In the 2018 PISA Reading Test, the country ranked 58 out of 79 countries. In comparison, Singapore ranked at number 2.
Students of SJKT Methodist, Kapar, learning to read.(Credi: MYReaders)
Thus, non-profit organization MYReaders aims to enable all children to learn to read through remedial literacy programmes.
So far, they have helped more than 6,000 children learn to read, by providing literacy kits that are research-based and proven to work for Malaysian children.
As September is the National Month of Literacy, the NGO is collaborating with Taylor’s Girl Up under the United Nations Foundation to set up Read At Home: The Gadis Chapter, which features female empowerment themed children storybooks.
The campaign requires people to read the storybook aloud, which is why they are now calling for video submissions.
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Much like reading aloud to children, the recordings are meant to be educational, entertaining, and easy to follow for children who will benefit from the program.
In addition to making reading enjoyable, the campaign also hopes to empower and inspire young girls in the community, especially since literacy is lowest among females globally, particularly in less fortunate communities.
If you are interested to take part in this reading campaign to help the children, you can sign up here. For more information, head over to the MYReaders website here.

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M’sian accountant embezzles RM124m to fuel gambling addiction, gets 25-year sentence in Singapore

One man paid the ultimate price of a crippling lifelong addiction.
After embezzling some SGD41 million or RM124.1 million from clients to fuel his gambling habits and lifestyle, the man has been sentenced to 25 years and 10 monthsâ€™ jail.
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The 65-year-old Malaysian-born Singaporean resident, reportedly a certified public accountant and liquidator, was found guilty of 50 criminal breaches of trust charges by the islandâ€™s justice system.
Apparently, the senior citizen‘s lifelong affinity for the gaming tables began during his youth.
 He had been working for his fatherâ€™s illegal gambling den from the tender age of six and had a short career as a dealer at Genting Highlands resorts before moving on to pursue “larger ambitions”.

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And large they wereâ€¦ Based on accounts, the man had been responsible for syphoning off funds from over 20 different companies and several other individuals from 2002 to 2012.
He even embezzled money from one of the worlds largest tech firms, Hewlett Packard (HP)!

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The man then used the appropriated cash to pay for his rather extravagant lifestyle, which mainly consisted of regularly hitting the casinos and living in lavish hotels.

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He even had a permanent room at the luxurious Sentosa resort through his glamorous gambling habits, spending an upwards of SGD150,000 or RM453,877 at a time on bets.
So, it would seem like crime really does pay, but with interest of course…


Stretch The Most Out Of Your Ringgit At Lazada’s Unexpected Mid-Year Sale

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Lazada has just revealed seven smart shopping secrets to uncover hidden rewards and savings for its upcoming Unexpected Mid-Year Sale which happens 5 to 7 July.

To uncover the seven secrets, follow these seven simple shopping tips to get your hands on:
1. ‘RM 0’ Free Shipping vouchers with no minimum spend
Lazada shopping veterans would already know about the platform’s Free Shipping vouchers found here.
As an additional special surprise during the sale, Lazada has also hidden an ‘RM0’ Free Shipping voucher on its app. The voucher is applicable platform-wide and has an RM0 minimum spend requirement with a maximum cap value of RM10.
Pssst, the secret to enjoying the surprise is to ask it from CLEO – Lazada’s virtual customer service agent. All you have to do is tap the ‘Account’ button on the bottom right corner > ‘Chat with Customer Care’ at the bottom of the page > Ask CLEO “Hey Lazada, can I please have the RM0 Free Shipping?” et voila!
2. ‘Durian Runtuh’ Buy 1 Free 1 Musang King offer
From now until 7 July, type the phrase ‘Durian Runtuh’ in the search function and stand the chance to be the lucky few to receive the exclusive Buy 1 Free 1 Voucher to redeem a 4KG Musang King worth over RM300 from premium local durian merchant Dooran-Dooran.
Vouchers are on a first-come-first-served basis and can be redeemed on 5 to 7 July during the Mid-Year Sale.
3. Chup Dulu pre-booking deals
Stretch your ringgit even more with Chup Dulu, a pre-booking feature on the app by placing a non-refundable 10% deposit from now until 6 July on renowned LazMall brands including Estee Lauder, Innisfree, Vans, Adidas and more.  On 7 July, shoppers can then check out pre-booked products without the rush.
4. LazMall’s Crazy Brand Mega Offer
Look forward to LazMall’s Crazy Brand Mega Offers on 7 July from 12 am to 2 am with discounts of more than 50% and up to 80% along with additional vouchers from brands like Pandora, Fossil, Acer, Lenovo, Logitech and more – authenticity is also 100% guaranteed.
5. Lazada Bonus discounts
From 30 June until 7 July, collect Lazada Bonus daily on the app. The more Lazada Bonus collected, the more discounts shoppers can redeem during the Unexpected Mid-Year Sale on 5 until 7 July to get RM10 off for every RM100 spent on products with the Lazada Bonus tag.
6. RM0.77 Crazy Flash Sale prices
Snatch the RM0.77 Crazy Flash Sale offers during the sale from 5 to 7 July and be sure to top up your Lazada Wallet beforehand as those with the e-wallet are more likely to snag the deals faster.
7. LazLive’s Chief Discount Officer Show
From 9 pm to 10 pm on 5 to 7 July, watch daily episodes with the Chief Discount Officer (CDO) for a chance at vouchers and other exclusive deals offered during the show.
For more information about Lazada’s Unexpected Mid-Year Sale, visit their website here.

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‘Mat Salleh Cari Makan’ Blogger And 4 Family Members Found Safe After Going Missing In Pahang

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A British food blogger Rhys William James Woodfield and four of his family members were reported missing in Pahang on Tuesday, 27 September 2022.

The blogger of Mat Salleh Cari Makan was hiking with his family in Kuala Tahan, Jerantut in the afternoon and was supposed to head back to Kuala Lumpur on the day they went missing.
Astro Awani reported that Rhys William, 30, travelled to Kuala Tahan for a holiday with his family – parents James Woodfield, 62, and Rachel Anne Woodfield, 60, and his in-laws Siaw Woodfield, 25, and Rachel Anne Woodfield, 22 – on 25 September.
Rhys William’s wife, Haigwood Woodfield, 30, lodged a police report at Jerantut police station at 1.30am when the group didn’t return.
The group actually managed to exit the forest vicinity on 27 September around 11.30am but couldn’t be reached by Rhys William’s wife.

Upon receiving the report, the police immediately carried out a search with people from Eco Rimba Taman Negara Kuala Tahan from Kuala Tahan to Kampung Pagi around 2.30am.
Meanwhile, the police at Kampung Bantal carried out a search from Kampung Bantal to Kampung Pagi around 2.35am.
The search-and-rescue operation (SAR) continued on 28 September at 8am and a SAR operation center was opened at Balai Raya in Kampung Pagi at 10am, where the search party was joined by several agencies.
Fortunately, the group was found safe at Kawasan Sungai Relok, Kampung Pagi, in Ulu Tembeling around 1.10pm on Wednesday, 28 September.  They were sent to Klinik Kuala Tahan for a medical examination.

Rhys William thanked everyone for their kind wishes and shared that everyone is doing well on his official Facebook page.
He also thanked the police and the rest of the search party and ended the post with an apology for the inconvenience.
Jerantut police chief Superintendent Mazlan Hassan advised visitors to use the services of a tourist guide so they won’t get lost in the forest.

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Introducing An Exciting All-In-One Fitness Lifestyle Concept ‘The GlowHouse KL’

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The GlowHouse KL – LUMI Beauty, COCODry and Tone Pilates – are delighted to introduce the ultimate all-in-one wellness destination; Pilates, Cafe, and Blowdry bar, now open in the heart of Kuala Lumpur.

Designed for busy Malaysians who value self-care but struggle to find the time for it, The GlowHouse KL simplifies the experience by offering a one-stop destination for all your wellness needs.
From Pilates to blowouts to enjoy a cup of aromatic brew with friends, complete the lifestyle circle at The GlowHouse KL and get going and glowing today.
From left to right: Founders of The GlowHouse KL Kim May Chee (Cocodry), Tan Boon Yao (Tone Pilates/Babel), and Chryseis Tan (LUMI Cafe & LUMI Beauty).
The Concept
Maintaining a healthy and balanced lifestyle can be challenging, particularly when it comes to finding time for self-care activities. Understanding this, our founders Kim, Boon, and Chryseis aimed to create a space where people could prioritize their physical and mental well-being without sacrificing their busy schedules.
Instead of spending hours travelling between different salons and fitness studios, you can do it all under one roof at The Glowhouse KL. With their combined expertise in fitness, beauty, and food, they curated an urban oasis that caters to the needs of modern city dwellers.
At GlowHouse KL, you can rest assured that you are in good hands. From the cafe to Pilates studio to Blowdry bar, every aspect has been carefully designed with your comfort and wellness in mind. Whether you require a quick blowout, toning session or a bite to eat with friends, The GlowHouse KL has something for everyone.
The GlowHouse KL exteriors.
LUMI Cafe
LUMI Cafe, a lifestyle-themed cafe that serves as a convivial space where our founder, Chryseis Tan gets to share her affinity for good food & the perfect brew with others. The first thing you’ll notice about the LUMI Cafe is that it’s a calming, pastel take on the whole cafe lifestyle.
With a spruced-up truck parked right outside, the LUMI Cafe team has infused the entire experience with a gleaming touch of wellness from its sister company, LUMI Beauty. The incredibly versatile LUMI Cafe will be filled to the brim with a delectable assortment of refreshments – from specially curated scrumptious sandos to pure coffee bliss. Perfect for when you’re on the go or would just like to take time to enjoy your cuppa.
LUMI Cafe & LUMI Beauty in GlowHouse.
Conveniently located across the truck & next to the cafe pickup counter, is the now-ubiquitous LUMI Beauty’s vending machine, with a stellar lineup of all your favourite LUMI Beauty products including everyone’s favourite serum – Vitamin Glow Super Serum.
Decked out in a cherry burst of yellow, the LUMI Cafe is the perfect spot for a mid-day breather or a leisurely afternoon weekend. It’s also a discovery haven where merchandise and skincare products from LUMI Cafe & LUMI Beauty will be at the front and centre for everyone to sample and indulge to their heart’s content.
I’ve always kept an eye out for interesting things I can introduce to my Gleam community. VGSS was the first and now it’s LUMI Cafe – the first of its kind in Malaysia and truly a niche lifestyle experience. I’m so happy that we have created a space that affords busy Malaysians a respite from their daily lives.Chryseis Tan, founder of LUMI Cafe & LUMI Beauty
For more information about LUMI Cafe, kindly visit instagram.com/mylumicafe
COCOdry
Since establishing itself as the First Blowdry bar in Malaysia to introduce the novel concept focusing on Wash, Blow and Style, it is now impossible to imagine a fun night (or day) out without a quick detour to COCOdry.
Apart from building a steadfast reputation for outstanding customer experience and female empowerment, COCOdry has also embraced bright pops of yellow as part of its identity. Not only does the vibrant hue accentuate the brand’s warm, summery aesthetic, but yellow ultimately represents freshness, happiness, and above all else, positivity.
COCOdry at GlowHouse KL.
COCOdry’s lively presence is reflected in its range of blowout styles and all-natural scalp and hair services. You won’t want to miss their signature TAI TAI life, COCO Scalp Treatment and COCO Cream Bath, which promise to give your hair the rejuvenation it deserves!
Whether you are looking to treat yourself to a well-deserved pick-me-up after your killer Pilates sesh or a quick hairdo or redo before your café lunch date, every session at COCOdry is guaranteed to be a great hair day.
Life can be hectic. As entrepreneurs who are always on-the-go, want it all and trying to fit fitness, beauty and good food into our schedules, it can be exhausting. The GlowHouse KL was created to fill that void – we’re just incredibly thrilled to be the first in Malaysia to do this.Kim May Chee, founder of COCODry
For more information about COCOdry, kindly visit https://www.cocodry.co
Tone Pilates
Tone Pilates is the offshoot of Babel, well-known as Kuala Lumpur’s most innovative and luxurious gym.
Celebrating opulence and wellness, The Babel Group sets a new standard for the fitness industry with its grand vision of extending lives through great experiences.
The introduction of Tone Pilates was to complete the wellness journey – make optimal health and well-being an attainable luxury for all, whilst delivering a lifestyle and a much-loved activity enjoyed by many outside the home in one warm, welcoming space.
A great workout. Fantastic coffee. Gorgeous blowouts.
Tone Pilates at GlowHouse.
Many Pilates devotees believe consistent practice can lead to a healthier and happier lifestyle. This reflects our belief that a strong, healthy body is essential to achieving overall well-being and a positive outlook on life.
Tone Pilates offers two programs; “Engage”, an introductory level class, designed for beginners, but also for everyone who would like to focus on building strong foundations and emphasis on their postural muscles.
And, Signature Program “Tone”, an intermediate class challenges your strength, control, and stability. It combines progressive fitness methods for one of Malaysia’s most effective toning programs on the Pilates reformer.
Tone Pilates provides group classes and personal training. Their space employs different shades of neutral colours to create an inviting experience and a space that’s as cosy as your home.
The GlowHouse KL is the coming together of 3 amazing brands to meet the needs of the modern-day woman. Time is precious. And we want to help women everywhere to be the best they can be while looking their absolute best. Heck, men too!Tan Boon Yao, founder of Tone Pilates / The Babel Group
For more information about Tone Pilates, kindly visit https://www.tone.boutique/

The GlowHouse KL
Address: Unit G-01, Unit 1.1, Platinum Park, 11, Persiaran KLCC, Kuala Lumpur, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur.
Website: https://www.glowhouse.club/

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The Little Known History of Negaraku

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‘Jangan percaya mulutnya lelaki, berani sumpah, tapi takut mati.’

‘Don’t believe a mouth of a man, dare to swear, but afraid to die.’
These are the lyrics to the popular 1920’s song called Terang Bulan. If you’ve heard it, you’d instantly recognise the melody as the tune to Malaysia’s national anthem Negaraku.
Striking a curious chord in me the first time I heard it, I immediately set out to find why this was so. Looking up the history of the melody, there are some differing accounts to its origin.
Before the melody became the national anthem
Some say the melody of the song first arrived in Malaya from Portugal with Afonso de Albuquerque some 400 years ago.
Some say it began in Java as a tale of lover’s longing across the waters of Malaya; originally a Spanish tango popular in Indonesia in the late 1880s.
The story goes that in 1888 on a royal visit to England, Raja Mansur of Perak was accompanying Sultan Idris and was asked about the anthem on Perak.
Deciding that it would be undignified to admit that Perak had no anthem, he simply invented one and hummed the tune of a melody he had heard in the Seychelles where his father was living in exile. A song called Rosalie by French composer Pierre Jean de Béranger.
Although Béranger was known to be more a lyricist who borrowed melodies, the records attributing the melody to him are questionable and in doubt. The melody was quite popular in the Saychelles, where sailors and little village boys could heard whistling the tune.

The song’s melody was adopted in 1918 to be the Perak Royal Anthem: Allah Lanjutkan Usia Sultan
Popularity between the 20s and the 50s
In the1920s Terang Bulan was a popular song recorded by Krontjong Orchest Eurasia.

Even a cantonese version was recorded in 1928.

A version of it was published in the 1930s in English titled Mamula Moon by Danny Vaughn which had a Hawaiian twist.

In the 1940s, the song ‘I Shall Return’ by Anne Shelton also used the melody.

In 1943, the song was then used in the Japanese propaganda film ‘The Tiger of Malaya’, the narrative of the film being broadly based on the story of Tani Yutaka, the true story of a Japanese man born in Terengganu who became a secret agent for the Japanese military.
The song ‘Malayan Moon’ by Paul Lombard & His Orchestra was published in the 1950s.

There was even a film called Terang Bulan di Malaya in 1955.
Credit: Cahyoes Antique Gallery
Since independence, it is not played as a popular melody, and any such use is proscribed by statute, so you’re not likely to hear it on the radio.
Independence and the National Anthem
In the days leading up to independence,  Tunku Abdul Rahman, organised and presided over a committee for the purpose of choosing a suitable national anthem.
On his suggestion, a worldwide competition was launched and 514 entries were received from all over the world but none were deemed suitable.
The Committee then turned to the Perak State Anthem. On 5 August 1957, it was selected on account of the “traditional flavour” of its melody.
New lyrics for the national anthem were written jointly by a Panel of Judges with the Tunku himself playing the leading role. At the time this melody was still used as the State Anthem of Perak.
Then Negaraku was performed by our first national choir on Merdeka Day, August 31st 1957, as recounted in the short film Getaran Pertama.

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Hailstorms In KL AGAIN, Storms Expected In Whole Country This Evening

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Hail has been reported in parts of KL due to the heavy storm.

Hail storm happening right now in Kuala Lumpur. #hailstorm #kualalumpur @metmalaysia pic.twitter.com/8ZxIEAPtTq— The Rakyat Post (@therakyatpost) March 25, 2022
#askmani It’s raining hailstones in #Cheras #KualaLumpur#hailstones #hailstorms #hujanbatu #staysafe pic.twitter.com/roFxIOZ60O— Manivannan Rethinam (@Manivannan2) March 25, 2022
Hail rain in keramat,KL. pic.twitter.com/d2I6vzjk0Q— atiqaaziz (@melurmelur_) March 25, 2022
According to MET Malaysia, pretty much the whole country will experience extremely heavy rain this evening.
#ributpetirmetmalaysia#MenangBersama#LindungDiriLindungSemua#metmalaysia pic.twitter.com/2w1Z3NaCvP— Jabatan Meteorologi Malaysia (@metmalaysia) March 25, 2022
Those out and about in the city are advised to take shelter for the time being.
What the ‘hail’ is going on?
While it was not as common a few decades ago, in recent years more people have experienced hail in parts of Malaysia.
According to Prof Fredolin Tangang, Chairman of the Department of Earth Sciences and Environment at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), here in Malaysia, hail would occur during episodes of deep atmospheric convection or when towering cumulonimbus clouds form way up in the sky, in just the right conditions.
(Credit: Encyclopedia Britannica)
Pretty much as long as the ingredients for hail are there– such as plenty of moisture, lots of heat, and strong winds– it will happen.
In fact, just last year, Prof Fredolin noted that with the changing climate and rising temperatures, it wouldn’t be too surprising that we would see hail a lot more often now.
For a more comprehensive explanation of hail, see our article below:
READ MORE: What the ‘Hail’ Is Going On? Is Ice Falling From The Sky Normal In Malaysia?

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Tawau Umno Man Lodges Police Report Against Wife For Sexual Assault Allegations

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Tawau Umno Division Chief Ghazali Ansing has publicly denied the horrendous accusations thrown by his wife and her friend.

Previously, a blog had circulated videos of Ghazali’s wife, Joanna and her friend throwing accusations that he had physically and mentally abused her and that he allegedly raped her best friend, Mariana.
As reported by NST, Ghazali said that those are baseless allegations and he lodged a report to clear his good name as a politician. He added that people are using these allegations as a political weapon to undermine his dignity and reputation.
“I strongly deny the allegations made by my wife and her friend. I also urge those outside not to politicise this matter,” he said in a media conference held yesterday in Kota Kinabalu.
Ghazali also said that his wife had left their home as well as their three children, and is believed to be with her two friends in Jakarta. This is the second time she ran away, the first was in December 2021.
The fact is she ran away with two of her female friends to Indonesia three months ago. She left our children (aged eight to 13) in the middle night of Feb 21 when I was in Kuala Lumpur. Ghazali Ansing, Tawau Umno Leader
He also said that he doesn’t understand why she was willing to leave their three children without any care.
“I am also puzzled as to how they can survive outside the country until now. According to the information I received, they are now in Jakarta, Indonesia, for almost three months. Where did they get the money?” he stated.
When asked about the allegation of him being protected by the authorities, he denied it.
The allegation that I control the authorities is not true. I am a nobody, and I am not even a family member of a police officer. Ghazali Ansing, Tawau Umno Leader
His wife also claimed that he paid the police to file a false report claiming she had run away with his money.
“I challenge them to file a report on the accusations made. Why only make a video and not take legal action? She also accused me of paying the police. What kind of accusation is this?
“I am an ordinary citizen who, when faced with such problems, seek police assistance through the proper channels,” he said.
He then asked the public to not politicise his marriage problems and hope that the issues he is facing will be resolved by the authorities.
“I request all parties out there not to politicise this situation since this is a domestic problem and I see many parties trying to take advantage of it.
“This is our problem, so let it be resolved nicely without having to politicise it. I am also a politician, and I have never played with anyone’s personal issues,” he added.
What did she accuse him of?
According to the blog, Joanna sent a message to the blog entailing some of the things Ghazali allegedly did. She said that these were in response to a police report made by him about her saying she was missing and had escaped with his money worth RM130,000. She wanted to clarify that the report was not true.
The blog claimed that Ghazali was an avid gambler, a club owner, an abuser, a rapist and is protected by the authorities.
There were also six videos in total of Joanna’s confession, along with her friend, Mariana who claimed that she was raped. Two videos were confessions from Mariana saying how the rape incident allegedly happened, which was in his daughter’s bedroom.
The other four videos explained why Joanna ran away without even taking the money he claimed she did, how Ghazali allegedly physically assaulted her after their fight, how she apparently had to deal with his gambling addiction, how he reportedly threaten his in-laws’ by destroying their property and also how he supposedly falsified police reports.
She claimed that she didn’t lodge a police report because she was scared that they were protecting her husband. Hence, she only managed to give a statement in the form of several videos shared on the blog since Monday (8 May).

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USJ area experiencing flash floods after heavy rain

Those commuting close to the Subang area are advised to avoid the USJ/Taipan/Summit area due to very strong flooding.
Videos have popped up, showing cars being literally swept away by the rising water levels.

The flooding has also resulted in multiple accidents, worsening the traffic in that area.

Guys, do be careful if you’re driving through USJ or Summit.
Flash floods, stalled cars, rocks and debris everywhere. It’s chaos.
â€” Rohan Javet Beg (@RohanBeg) August 15, 2019

We urge everyone to practice caution and please be extremely careful driving home.


Last-Minute Vaccine Appointments: But It’s Better Late Than Never

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A father of three, N. Fernandez, was told by his youngest daughter that she received her appointment on the day itself.

“My youngest daughter didn’t get a vaccination date earlier.
“She woke up one morning only to find on her MySejahtera that she’s got an appointment for her first dose at 10 am the same day.
“And in Cheras,” said Fernandez, who lives in Selayang.
He told his daughter to rush there anyway, praying they will let her in.
In the end, the vaccination centre allowed her in.
For some reason or another, if you forgot to check your MySejahtera, all is not lost.
You will still be allowed in if it’s on the same day.
The long wait
(Credit: Malay Mail / Yusof Mat Isa)

For many Malaysians, it has taken a long while to receive their vaccination appointment.
The wait gets more frustrating as daily Covid cases continue to rise.
So, they have no choice but to tolerate receiving vaccine appointments at the last-minute.
Oil and gas executive S.Y. Lee believes that most people don’t mind the last-minute notice.
Experiencing the surreal feeling of finally getting the vaccination appointment makes up for it.
“They didn’t think much; they just go for it.
“Of course, living in a small city, it’s much easier to rush to the vaccination centre (PPV),” said Lee, who lives in Kuantan.
Nutritionist Arison Ho Sel Chuan said his friend almost missed it despite checking the MySejahtera app every day in the morning.
One day, he got his appointment through MySejahtera at 1 pm.
The appointment was at noon.
“It was a bit chaotic; there were no messages no whatsoever.
“Luckily, he was working from home, and his time was flexible,” said Ho from Puchong.
The last-minute notification, which comes even at 5 am, could be due to absentees.
Many Malaysians had registered for the immunisation programme but did not show up for their appointments.
A flawed app
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Regrettably, the MySejahtera app, part of the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme costing RM70mil, has no push notifications for vaccine appointments.
Push notification can considerably reduce the chances of people missing their vaccination appointment.
And so, users had no choice but to check their app regularly to avoid missing out on the all-important appointment.
Barbs had been thrown at the MySejahtera app for its inadequacies.
The criticisms include alleged ‘back door’ vaccine agents manipulating loopholes in MySejahtera to secure vaccination appointments.
It is claimed that the agents charged as much as RM300 to secure an appointment slot.
In response, the Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry said MySejahtera is secured with two-factor authentication, including a timestamp and a personal identification, to prevent abuse.
The app also comes with a push notification that must be turned on manually in the app’s setting menu.
Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Khairy Jamaluddin had also called on the public to be patient.
He said vaccine appointments are assigned based on the user’s first registration on the MySejahtera app.

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[Watch] Karak Highway Congested Up To 20 KM, 9 Vehicles Involved In An Accident

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Traffic flow on the East Coast Highway (LPT) was reported to be congested on 29 January.

The jam, which stretched 20 km, was due to an accident involving nine vehicles including a container truck.
According to information shared by the Malaysian Highway Authority (LLM), the accident occurred at Kilometer (KM) 40 East near Genting Sempah which caused the middle and right lanes to be blocked.
As a result of the accident, the right and middle lanes are blocked.
11.41am🔹KL-KARAK@E8 : Status trafik semasa;▪Sesak dari MRR2 ke Bukit Tinggi (kesan kemalangan KM 40 arah Kuantan), lorong kanan & tengah terhalang.Hati-hati memandu. pic.twitter.com/WIf5O5v296— LLM Trafik 🇲🇾 (@LLMinfotrafik) January 29, 2022
LLM added that traffic was congested along Jalan Lingkaran Tengah 2 (MRR2) to Bukit Tinggi, as traffic crawled to a halt.
The massive accident at Karak Highway. (Source: Facebook)
When Brakes Fail And Cause An Accident
Bentong District Police Chief, Superintendent Zaiham Mohd Noor said the investigation found that the trailer lorry was driven by a 42-year-old man.
The trailer truck came from Kuala Lumpur and was heading towards Kuantan when it collided with eight vehicles in front of it.
The vehicles involved are two multi-purpose vehicles (MPV), Perodua Axia, Myvi, BMW, Toyota Vios, Proton Saga, and a Toyota Hilux four-wheel-drive vehicle.
The driver of the trailer truck suffered minor injuries to his right arm and forehead while the drivers of other vehicles did not suffer any injuries.
The case is being investigated under Section 43 (1) of the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987 and if convicted can be fined not less than RM4,000 and not more than RM10,000 and can be imprisoned not more than 12 months.
Following the accident, road users are asked to drive carefully.
The congested traffic flow for three hours on the highway returned to normal by 1 pm.
The accident was recorded by netizens and shared on social media.

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Did Mooncakes Really Play A Part In The Rebellious Uprising Against The Yuan Dynasty In China?

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Mooncakes have a long history, dating back thousands of years in China. In fact, a surviving story about the sweet treat claims that it even helped rebels dismantle the Yuan Dynasty, called the “Mooncake Uprising”.

The Yuan Dynasty (1271 – 1368) was the first time China was ruled by the minority Mongols. According to history, this was a tough time for the people as the this Mongol government tried expanding very quickly, engaging in conflict with other groups on the borders, resulting in many skirmishes and wars.
After a few decades, there was rampant corruption in the governing rule, with Mongol royalty seizing land for private use and forcing high rates of taxation. This, coupled with weakening national influence and many years of famine, plague, and disaster resulted in resentment in the people, particularly the peasant workers whose lives were burdensome.
The Legend
Legend has it that the Mongol rule was so oppressive and scared of rebellion, they banished anything that can be used as a weapon. Only one blunt kitchen knife could be shared by 10 families. Soldiers were also stationed in villages to quell any gatherings and monitor correspondence to avoid rebellion.
To secretly send messages, the villagers baked strips of paper with messages into mooncakes, using the culture of gift-giving during the Mid-Autumn Festival to spread the word of the rebellion. They would send the mooncakes to each other, and only upon breaking open the mooncake would rebels know the plan to attack on “the fifteenth of the eight month”, also the day of the Mid-Autumn Festival according to the lunar calendar.
Nothing here but salted egg yolk and red bean paste. No rebellious stirrings at all!
As a result, the Mongol empire was taken by surprise when the rebellion did happen, and fell shortly after that– thanks to the messages hidden in mooncakes.
What Does History Say?
While the legend makes for a great story to tell as people eat mooncakes, historical events most likely didn’t pan out that way.
Firstly, history tells us that the people were plagued by famine and hardships. Most peasants would likely have barely enough rice to eat, let alone the rich and luxurious mooncake. It is unlikely that most families could bake enough mooncake to use for sending messages.
Desserts took a lot of time, effort, and ingredients that the common person couldn’t afford.(Credit: Pixabay)
Secondly, literacy at that time was for the rich and influential men. Peasants were labourers who worked on the farms and trade. Women were not allowed to learn literacy at all. Hence, while the idea of peasants exchanging written messages in general is quite novel, it likely didn’t happen.
Thirdly, the peasant revolts have actually been well underway consistently throughout the years, which fed the Yuan government’s fear of rebellion. Rebel forces have resisted the Yuan government for many years, and the Yuan government itself had weakened from internal conflicts.
Weaponry from spears to pikes were used by both sides– there would have been no way to enforce the ban on kitchen knives. (In fact, a rebel general would write books on military strategy using a fire lance, which is a polearm with a gunpowder-filled pyrotechnic device on the tip.)
The rebel leader was Zhu Yuangzhang, a peasant farmer who lost his family to the many famines, joined a monastry where he learned to read and write at the age of 24, and became a military leader of the rebel force after his monastry was destroyed by the army.
There are also TV shows written about him, such as the Chinese series Founding Emperor of Ming Dynasty from 2006.(Credit: Wantubizhi)
It wasn’t a surprise peasant rebellion with messages in mooncakes that led his rebel forces to victory. It took 15 years (1352-1367) of resistance before the Yuan government fell.
History doesn’t take note of the mooncake legend until much later as well. It is first mentioned in the late Qing dynasty in the 1900s– making it, yes, likely a marketing ploy to sell more mooncakes.
No hidden messages here!(Credit: Freepik)
However, it really is a fun story to tell when you’re eating mooncakes, as long as you make sure to share the real history with it as well.

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Kulim Police Run Over By Truck Driven By Fuel Smuggler, Suffers Serious Injuries To The Head

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A policeman attached to Kulim Hi-Tech police station got injured in the line of duty when a pickup truck driver rammed into him in an attempt to escape from the cops yesterday (16 July).

Corporal Muhammad Khairul Syafiq Ahmad, 31, suffered bleeding in the brain and cracked his skull, Harian Metro reported.
Khairul is married and shares a 9-year-old child with his wife. He has served in the police force for nine years.
He is hospitalised in the red zone in Hospital Kulim due to the extensive head bleeding and is reportedly still unconscious.
In the 9.20am incident, Khairul and his colleague were chasing a male driver of a Nissan Frontier.
A witness said they saw two policemen on motorcycles giving chase from Kulim Polytechnic heading towards Jalan Sungai Ular.
The witness saw the driver hit a policeman until the victim fell off the bike. The witness then chased the suspect heading towards Pekan Kulim before making his way to Bukit Mertajam via Machang Bubok.
During the chase, the suspect knocked into some cars and drove dangerously. The chase continued past Sungai Dua Highway, turning into Bagan Jermal in Seberang Perai before the suspect met a dead end in a housing area.
The squad from Kulim police station, with help from the police from Seberang Perai Tengah police station, managed to apprehend the suspect.
The 45-year-old suspect hails from Sungai Petani and possesses three criminal records. The suspect also tested positive for drugs in a urine test.
Initial investigations revealed that the suspect modified his vehicle by placing the fuel tank in the cargo compartment. It’s believed that the suspect could have been involved in fuel smuggling.
The case is being investigated under Section 307/186 of the Penal Code, Section 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, Section 42(1) and Section 44 of the Road Transport Act 1987 for reckless driving and causing harm.
The suspect is also being investigated under Section 6(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987 for modifying vehicles.

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School Bullies Are Caught, Netizens Point Out Other Bullying Cases In Schools

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The police have managed to arrest the group of students from Sultan Azlan Shah MARA Junior Science College (MRSM), Kuala Kangsar, who was caught bullying another student on video on Thursday, 10 December.

The group of students took turns to kick and punch another student.
READ MORE: School Bullies Caught On Camera, Netizens Demand School’s Name
Perak police chief Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said the students, all aged 13, were detained when they gave their statements at the Kuala Kangsar district police headquarters.
According to Bernama, preliminary investigations found that the incident took place between 1 am to 2 am on 9 December, involving seven teenage suspects and a victim.
In a report by New Straits Times, the school’s principal lodged a police report after the video went viral online.
The case was being investigated under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities or network service.
Mior Faridalathrash added that the police have also called the owner of the social media account who made the videos go viral to come in and give their statements to assist in investigations.
Netizens are glad that the authorities have taken action but they also pointed out that it doesn’t solve the core problem in boarding schools.
Some of them shared stories of bullying incidents and how the adults like the wardens turn a blind eye when bullying happens.
Sumpah sebenarnya kes buli kat MRSM sebenarnya teruk gila..Adik aku pernah kena teruk, locker kena pecah, barang semua hilang, katil ditumpahkan air kopi, baju kasut hilang, bab kena pukul takyah cakap la teruk gila, dorang angkat adik aku ramai ramai and hempas atas lantai..— Fya (@Fyaa_l) December 11, 2021
Keep on naikkan this issue tapi MRSM nak tutup nama baik konon and sebab report tu warden terus taknak layan adik aku lepas tu, memang teruk gila, setiap malam adik aku call menangis, macam macam dia kena, luruh hati aku as kakak dengar semua tu.KES NI DI MRSM FELDA TROLAK PERAK— Fya (@Fyaa_l) December 11, 2021
dulu masa form 2 aku selalu kena tarik masuk tandas lepas balik sekolah. Sekolah aku sesi petang, so waktu kena tarik tu biasanya dah jam 6.30 ptg, mula gelap dah. Sunyi.dalam tandas aku akan kena tumbuk, tendang dan tolak ke dinding oleh 2-3 orgaku tak berani lawan.— Iman Azlan (@ImanAzlan11) December 10, 2021
Actually banyak je kes ragging kat mrsm dan sbp, aku malas nak bukak cite. Yg pernah masuk mrsm dan sbp je tau. Banyak je kes budak pindah sekolah sbb kes ni.— hshshs – hakim suka hakim suka hakim suka (@LNH_15) December 10, 2021
Here’s to hoping that schools will have better solutions to discourage bullying from here on out.
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Mixed Double Shuttlers Tang Jie-Ee Wei Crowned Champions At The 2023 Taipei Open

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National mixed doubles pair, Chen Tang Jie-Toh Ee Wei won their second World Tour title after emerging as champions at the 2023 Taipei Open on Sunday, 25 June.

The world No. 19 Tang Jie-Ee Wei defeated Taiwan’s Chiu Hsiang-chieh-Lin Xiao-min 21-12, 21-8 in the final match at the Tian-mu Arena, University of Taipei.
According to Malay Mail, their victory only took 30 minutes.
The pair’s win today ended Malaysia’s 19-year drought in mixed doubles. The last time Malaysia won it for the country was in 2004 by Koo Kien Keat-Wong Pei Tty.
Tang Jie-Ee Wei went home with US$16,590 (MYR77,562) while the runners-up, Hsiang Chieh-Xiao Min received US$7,980 (MYR37,308).

Tang Jie-Ee Wei, who formed a partnership late last year, previously bagged the Iran International Challenge 2023 title in February 2023 after defeating compatriots Hoo Pang Rong-Teoh Mei Xing 21-19, 21-15.
Last April, the duo secured their maiden World Tour title at the Orleans Masters 2023 in France after defeating Taiwanese pair, Ye Hong Wei-Lee Chia Hsin, 21-19, 21-17.
Tang Jie and Ee Wei were recently included in the Road to Gold (RTG) programme.
Another Malaysian pair and fifth seeds, Man Wei Chong-Tee Kai Wun, are up next to defend their title against second seeds, Taiwan’s Lu Ching Yao-Yang Po Han, in the men’s doubles final later today.

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Minister’s Food Aid Box For Low-Cost Housing Families Draw Backlash After Pictures Surface

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Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development Datuk Seri Rina Harun came under fire for her recent contribution of food aid to families in low-cost housing areas.

According to Bernama, a total of 2,500 food aid boxes were flown in to Labuan on Thursday, 24 June 2021, under the supervision of Rina, after the area was put under the Emergency Movement Control Order (EMCO). Another 11,500 boxes will be shipped by sea, bringing the total food aid baskets to 14,000.
Rina Harun posing with the food aid boxes at the Air Force base.(Credit: Zaidi/Bernama)
Bernama also reported that her ministry will be coordinating the distribution of other essential items such as baby diapers, baby milk powder, and others with NGOS. The food aid boxes were delivered by air via the Royal Malaysian Air Force.
Food for thought
Labuan is not the only place where food aid boxes has been distributed by the ministry, although beneficiaries at other areas have lamented the actual food aid provided.
However nicely she posed with boxes plastered with giant stickers of her face on the outside, netizens were shocked when photos showed they were full of food… for thought.
Pictures from other food aid donations by Rina Harun’s ministry showed a disappointing lack of proper food, such as this picture provided by a resident in PPR Desa Rejeng in KL, who received his box just earlier this week on the 20th of June.
PPR usually not a small family. Minimum 5 in a family. And you have just these? pic.twitter.com/BUr2evmtIT— YindianHensemKajiHatiAwak™ (@yindian5) June 23, 2021
Despite the size of the box, the aid only included 1 bag of 5kg rice, two cans of sardine, flour, sugar, and a box of tea. A rough estimate by netizens found that the cost of food within the box only totalled up to less than RM30 at retail price.
Sardin – rm3.50/eachSerbuk teh boh – rm4Beras Jati 5 kg – rm13Gula – rm2.85Tepung gandum – rm2Total rm28.85Harga kotak + sticker tak pasti. Yang ni anggaran kasar je.— Hafiz Nizar (@_hafiznizar) June 24, 2021
Additionally, many other netizens critisized that the food could barely be enough to feed a typical B40 family in the low-cost housing, as they have on average at least 2 adults and 3 children.
Nutrition and satiety
It doesn’t take a genius to figure out that the food aid will only be able to provide two incomplete meals or less for a family, and that would only be canned sardines with rice.
Ironically, the food aid box does not follow Malaysia’s latest food pyramid, updated in 2020, which places fresh fruits and vegetables at the bottom of the food pyramid– meaning that it should be the biggest part of your diet.
READ MORE: There’s A New Food Pyramid And It Says To Eat Less Carbohydrates & Drink More Water

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M’sian reps for Hot Wheels Challenge Accepted Championship 2019 win chance to race in Manila!

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It was READY, SET, GO at this yearâ€™s national Hot Wheels Challenge Accepted Championship 2019 which took place at the IOI City Mall Putrajaya, over the weekend.

Colourfully challenging obstacle course laid out at the Hot Wheels Challenge Accepted Championship 2019(Image Credit: Hot Wheels Malaysia)

The championship involves a fieryously fun, 3 stage time trial where child-parent teams navigate their Hot Wheels cars across unique and challenging obstacle courses.

The contest was separated in 2 age-based categories; Junior division for 5 – 8-year-olds and Senior division for 9 -12-year-olds.
20 teams took part in this year’s national finals race.
And what a spectacular race it was as each team cranked up the heat in the fire-ce competition!

Contestants facing off against the fearsome Snake Head(Image Credit: Hot Wheels Malaysia)

Tensions and cars were flying around everywhere as parent and kid work together using their creativity, experimentation skills and good olâ€™ competitive spirit with the fl-aim to be on top.

The Loop-de-Loop, among many obstacles of the race(Image Credit: Hot Wheels Malaysia)

Thereâ€™s no joke to it being a blazing hot match too…
Teams brought along their very own sets of scorching Hot Wheels cars, each with their own strengths and advantages and sped them on specially designed Hot Wheels track to extinguish the competition.

Racers inspecting their Hot Wheels cars(Image Credit: TRP)

Hard work and persistence paid off for Muhammad Rafan Tan and his mom, Sadiah Shamsuddin, who took home the win for the Jr. division category.

Winners taking the podium(Image Credit: Hot Wheels Malaysia)

The dynamic duo, Jasper Lim and his mom, Lim Soon Fong, lead the pack and won the Sr. division race.
The championship which also took place in 50 other locations across 5 countries will have winning teams from all around ASEAN contending for the top spot at the international Hot Wheels Challenge Accepted Championship Southeast Asia 2019 finals, which will be held this October in Manilla, Philippinesï»¿.

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Congratulations to our national winners and we wish them the best of luck in the international rounds ahead!


How Parents Can Adapt To The “New Normal” Of Teaching Their Children At Home

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The movement control order (MCO) has caused life in general to change drastically for everyone, but those with schooling-age children might be the most affected as schools stay closed.
Ms Nina Adlan Disney, executive director of LeapEd Services, notes that school is more than homework and classes. It would be unfair to draw a comparison between ‘online learning’, ‘online school’, and ‘real school’, due to the drastic difference in richness of communication and social interaction.
Because of that, parents should adjust their expectations to account for new circumstances while taking note of their children’s motivation level, well-being, and social interaction.
Middle childhood (8-12 years old) is a crucial time for children to develop integration skills, both within the child and within society. This is when children learn how to integrate the skills they’ve learned into their lives, and is when hands-on learning activities are most important.
Adolescence (12-18 years old) is a crucial time for children to develop identity formation, to ‘find themselves’ and ‘learn their place’ in the world, so to speak. This is when they develop complex cognitive skills and is an important time in emotional development.
Online classes do not necessarily give children the “full” learning experience.(Credit: Freepik)
A reason why school is so important is for the children to learn appropriate social cues and interactions from other people such as their peers and their teachers. Being indoors robs them of that and kids may not understand how to express their stress and anxiety easily.
This would be the best time to have continuous dialogue with your children. Touch base often to gauge how they are coping during the MCO. Providing emotional support and positively reframing how your family is managing the new normal will set the tone in uncertain times. Plus, it’s a great way to bond with your child.
The MCO is also a good time to teach your child life skills and out-of-classroom skills. The recent days have only proven how important self-reliance is. Knowing how to prepare easy nutritious meals or how to mend a shirt should be basic knowledge, but the fact of the matter is that many adults still need to Google “how to boil an egg”. So why not have your child help with the chores around the house and pick up crucial life skills?
After all, everyone needs to know how to fold laundry.(Credit: Freepik)
In addition to that, this is the time to let your child indulge in their hobbies and interests. Children may want to pick up a new instrument or learn a new language or practice a hobby. Allow them to express themselves and teach them how to create a routine so that they learn self-discipline. Let them pace themselves and find the way they learn best, so that they will be prepared for lifelong learning.
Parents who may be overwhelmed don’t need to worry: you’re not alone. There are many parenting groups out there for parents to share ideas and tips on caring for their children while juggling working-from-home. Plus, your children’s teachers will still be around for you, too.
LeapEd Services supports their teachers in transitioning to an online teaching platform, noting a shift in dynamic among educators as they become more comfortable using these platforms.
They report that virtual classes still enjoy robust discussions and a rich learning experience for the students.
However, one concern is that not all Malaysians have access to the internet. Only 87.4% of households have access to the internet, and of that number, 93.1% of access is done through a mobile device with limited data.

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Port Klang Worst Hit By Flood, Netizens Share Flood Images In Other Areas

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The heavy downpour, which started since 2pm yesterday (17 December), has caused several areas in Klang to be heavily flooded.

According to Malaysiakini, three flood temporary relief centres (PPS) have been activated in the Klang district as of 10pm last night.
Three PPS have been set up to assist 113 victims based on information received from District Disaster Management Committee.
The three PPS are at:
Sekolah Rendah Agama (SRA) Kampung Delek
SRA Pulau Indah
Sekolah Kebangsaan Telok Gong
According to Selangor Fire and Rescue director Norazam Khamis, among the areas flooded under one meter of water were Kampung Nelayan, Teluk Gong and Port Klang, involving 106 victims.
The department was still actively conducting search and rescue operations.
In another report by The Star, Port Klang was the worst-hit area, and there was a power outage there too.
Residents said the last time Klang flooded this badly was about 50 years ago when water overflowed from rivers, drains and retention ponds into residential areas.
Netizens share images of the flood in other areas
Klang MP Charles Santiago posted on Twitter that he had asked for RM6 million in Parliament last week to help clear the drains in Klang to avoid floods.
He also asked the Public Works Department (JKR) to renegotiate its current concession agreement of clearing drains, from once in six months to weekly.
He was also in Port Klang coordinating with the relevant authorities to monitor the situation.
In Parliament last week, I asked for a RM6-million urgent support to clear the drains in Klang to avoid floods and about 50million to repair the pot holes. I also asked JKR to renegotiate its present concession agreement of clearing drains once in six months to weekly. . pic.twitter.com/bp7iIB8v4M— Charles Santiago (@mpklang) December 17, 2021
I am at Port Klang now and coordinating with relevant authorities to monitor the ground situation. We are aware of the amount of rain fall: Teluk gong 279mm;Pandamaran 181.5mm and 239.5mm in Selat Muara Station which covers Pandamaran, totalling 700mm and making it impossible pic.twitter.com/n7xFuYxUob— Charles Santiago (@mpklang) December 17, 2021
Netizens online shared images and videos of the flood across Klang. Some even offered help to those who need it.
Banjir teruk gila. Kereta aku parking kat bawah dah masuk air :pepehands:Lokasi: Bandar Bukit Raja, Klang pic.twitter.com/9IypyhG7yx— Ihsan Junid (@general_ihsan) December 17, 2021
Klang is heavily flooded at the moment. If you need any sort of help, please don’t hesitate to reach out. We will be sending flood relief teams over to help out. Do Dm me or let me know if your area is affected. pic.twitter.com/rMnMCRTDIU— 🌙 (@OfficialJoannaJ) December 17, 2021
The flood has also brought in an uninvited guest into a home in Klang.
Klang flood brings in uninvited guest.#klflood#klangflood pic.twitter.com/D7A0ChTzSm— Elaine Lau (@ElaineL18376861) December 18, 2021
A netizen said the flood serves as a reminder to everyone that something must be done about climate change before it’s too late.
The floods in the Klang Valley is a reminder that more must be done to tackle and resolve climate issues. We are too reactionary and too relaxed. We are lucky we don't face the full wrath of a typhoon.— The Garuda (@HRDipendra) December 18, 2021

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Covid-19: New Genting Cluster After Man Travelled From Selangor To Visit Friends

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The recently identified Genting cluster emerged after its index case travelled from Selangor to Genting Highlands, Pahang – crossing state borders to visit his friends and accidentally infected them.

The index case (Case 66,878), who is also a non-Malaysian, was confirmed to be Covid-19 positive on 1 December through workplace screening.
Following that, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah reported on 4 December the cluster had grown to include infections in Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur and Bentong, Pahang.
On 9 December, Dr Noor Hisham announced that as many 119 cases were detected in the Genting cluster, adding that an Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) would be enforced from 10 December on Amber Court, Ria Apartment, and Rumah Kongsi Kampung Semaut in Bentong, Pahang.
The EMCO is expected to be lifted by 23 December.
As of yesterday, the Health Ministry reported no new cases in Pahang, which has a total of 830 reported cases so far.
Meanwhile, Kuala Lumpur saw an increase of 124 cases yesterday, of which 76 were from several clusters there. This brings the total number of cases reported in KL to 8,201.

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Rat crawls up Johorean girl’s jeans; bites her thigh

Last weekend, on a rainy afternoon, 19 year-old Umirah Mohamad was innocently heading to the supermarket with her mother.
Then she felt something crawling up her leg ON THE INSIDE OF HER JEANS.
She had folded up the bottom of her jeans to avoid them getting wet from puddles of water.

(Pic Credit: Berita Harian)

She thought the thing that had crawled up her leg was a “lizard” the size of a big toe, when it suddenly BIT her.
She felt sharp claws dig deep into her thigh and realised it was a street rat!

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Even after trying to shake her leg, the rat did not seem to budge as it bit even deeper into her skin.
Her mother was forced to kill the rat with her bare hands through Umirahâ€™s jeans because the rodent just would not let go.

 (Pic Credit: Berita Harian)

Umirah was rushed to the Segamat District Hospital for tetanus shots and was allowed home after observation.
Rat bites are dangerous as they can cause rat-bite fever or even worse, rabies! So if you do get bit or even scratched by rats, please do seek medical attention! Kudos to Umirah’s mother who urgently brought her to the doctors.


Why Malaysians Suddenly Couldn’t Buy Bread These Past Few Days

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If you’ve been eagerly heading into the nearest shop and supermarket for your weekly bread supply, you might have encountered empty shelves greeting you instead.

While part of it could be attributed to people simply eating more bread during the Movement Control Order (MCO), another reason is a temporary production disruption at a bread factory in Klang.
The Italian Baker Sdn Bhd (TIB), makers of Massimo Bread, announced last Wednesday (27 Jan) that its factory in Klang, Selangor is temporarily closed due to the high number of Covid-19 cases in the district.
According to the statement posted on Facebook, the temporary halt in production is necessary for the breadmaker to implement additional precautionary and preventive measures in accordance with the Klang Municipal Council (MPK) in order to curb the spread of the virus.
We understand that this disruption will affect some of our business partners and cause inconveniences to our consumers but this is necessary in our effort to prevent and mitigate the risk of Covid-19 infection.Massimo Bread via Facebook.
The Facebook post was met with comments from consumers saying they have not been able to find its bread for the past week or so, and were expectantly waiting for the bread supply to resume.

More to the story…
According to The Star, 37 factories including a bread manufacturer in Klang were ordered to shut down by the local council due to Covid-19 cases, failure to follow standard operating procedures (SOP) and the need to improve the living conditions of worker’s dormitories.
Klang Municipal Council (MPK) president Dr Ahmad Fadzli Ahmad Tajuddin said the 37 factories must be temporarily shut down for thorough sanitisation and swab test to be conducted on workers.
Dr Ahmad also said that the factories will be closed for one week, so it’s likely that Massimo bread could return to shelves really soon.

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4 Malaysian Women Make Forbes’ 50 Over 50: 2023 Asia Pacific List

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Forbes has released its 2023 50 Over 50 Asia-Pacific list to highlight women in the region who are reaching new heights in their industries and inspiring the next generation.

The list celebrates the successes of women working across technology, pharmaceuticals, arts, politics and more, proving that success comes at any age.
In Malaysia, four notable women made this year’s list and they are chef Beh Gaik Lean, author Karina Robles Bahrin, academic Prof. Dr Asma Ismail and activist Ambiga Sreenevasan.
Let’s learn more about who they are and what they did.
Beh Gaik Lean | Chef
Image: Opalyn Mok/Malay Mail
Beh Gaik Lean, 69, is a chef who was awarded a Michelin Star for her Baba Nyonya restaurant, Auntie Gaik Lean’s Old School Eatery, in Penang in 2022.  She was among the first chefs in Malaysia to receive the honour.
As a fourth-generation Nyonya, she started cooking Peranakan cuisine at the age of 12. At 20 years old, she was already working as an in-house chef in Motorola’s canteen before starting her own catering company, supplying meals to multinational companies.
She further refined her skills under the mentorship of Datuk Lim Bian Yam, a Master Chef of Chefs.
Prof Dr Asma Ismail | Academician
Image: UTM
Prof Dr Asma Ismail, 64, is one of Malaysia’s top-ranked academics and she has dozens of papers and patents in microbiology under her belt.
In March 2022, she was awarded the country’s National Academic Laureate award. She also served as Universiti Sains Malaysia’s first female vice-chancellor from 2016 to 2019.
Over the years, she has held several prestigious academic positions such as being the chair of the educational regulator Malaysian Qualifications Agency and a scientific advisor to COP15.
One of her most prominent innovations is the typhoid rapid diagnostic test TYPHIDOT, which is used worldwide.
Karina Robles Bahrin | Author
Image: Epigram Books
Karina Robles Bahrin published her first novel, The Accidental Malay, in 2022 at age 52. Her work won the Epigram Books Fiction Prize 2022, winning RM78,000 and a publishing contract with Epigram Books.
She became the second Malaysian and first female Malaysian to win the award for Southeast Asian writers.
READ MORE: M’sian Author Karina Robles Bahrin Wins Epigram Books Fiction Prize 2022
Hailing from Kuala Lumpur, she moved to Langkawi to open a hotel and restaurant after a 20-year career in public relations.
The book The Accidental Malay explores race, religion and womanhood in a satirical story.
Ambiga Sreenevasan | Lawyer & Human Rights Advocate
Image: TRP File
Lawyer and human rights activist Ambiga Sreenevasan, 66, rose to prominence in 2007 when, as president of the Malaysian Bar, she led a march of 2,000 lawyers calling for judicial reform.
Sreenevasan first began her career as a lawyer in England in 1980 and was admitted to the Malaysian Bar two years later. For the next three decades, her work focused on commercial and corporate litigation.
In 2011, she sparked the Bersih movement calling for election reform. She’s also a staunch advocate for Malaysian women’s rights.
Her advocacy work earned her the US International Women of Courage Award in 2009.
The complete Forbes 50 Over 50: Asia Pacific 2023 list can be viewed here.

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[Watch] This Petronas Raya Video Reminds Malaysians That Raya Celebrations Is More Than Just Family

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As Hari Raya draws ever closer during this period of yet another MCO, at least we have heartwarming Raya videos to look forward to.

This year, possibly due to the difficulties around managing real-life talents and filming during a pandemic, Petronas graced us with a cheeky, colourful animation about a Malaysian who just really, really misses his mum in a video narrated by a spotted dove named Syuk-kur.
The main character Poji is basically all of us away from our hometowns this Raya.(Credit: Petronas)
Main character Poji is homesick and misses his mother back in his hometown. Unfortunately, he is unable to return to be with her, as he is stuck with work in the fictional Taman Bawang in KL city.
He begins to envision his fierce next-door neighbour, Mak Jah, as his mother– even though she dislikes him and his friends for being noisy.
The fierce Mak Jah who doesn’t care much for Poji even when he runs errands for her.(Credit: Petronas)
Faced with seemingly unfriendly neighbours and a longing for home, Poji and his friends resigned themselves to a subdued Hari Raya, until a surprise gesture by Mak Jah and their neighbours rekindles their festive spirit and belief in community togetherness.
Syukur Raya takes inspiration from Malaysians’ signature warmth and friendliness. Even though we are entering our second Hari Raya in the midst of a pandemic, Malaysians can still find ways to embrace the festivities and celebrate.
You can watch the full video here:

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7 incredible reasons why you should respect the Hong Kong protesters

Hong Kongers took to the streets yesterday to protest a controversial bill that would allow extradition to mainland China.
Picture Credit: Paul Yeung/Bloomberg
The former British colony currently operates with an independent legal system, free press and unrestricted internet. If this bill is passed, it would give China the right to arrest alleged criminals in Hong Kong.
Essentially, this would give China the power to â€œlegally
abductâ€ critics of the regime.
The debate over the extradition bill was scheduled to take place yesterday, but thousands of activists formed a blockade around the government headquarters to prevent lawmakers from participating.
 Picture Credit: Justin Chin/Bloomberg
Just like when Malaysians were met with hostility during some of the Bersih protests, the Hong Kong protesters were met with police decked in riot gear.
However, the key difference is how well prepared the Hong Kong protesters were. Hereâ€™s what they did:
1. Armed with protective gear of their own
Face mask? CheckEye goggles? CheckHelmet? CheckUmbrella? Check

Picture Credit: Justin Chin/Bloomberg

 Picture Credit:  Eduardo Leal /Bloomberg
2. Using cash to buy public transportation tickets to stop authorities from tracking their movements.
Long queues were spotted at the MTR ticket machines as protesters purchased their tickets with cash instead of using the contactless Octopus card.

Verna Yu confirms that people at train/metro stations in Hong Kong are buying paper tickets because they fear police will track them through their Octopus Card and know they were at the protest. Huge queues for tickets. pic.twitter.com/SRZOH4tRaP
â€” Kate Lyons (@MsKateLyons) June 12, 2019

There is usually never a line at the train ticketing machines. Judging from an overheard convo, it appears that people are reluctant to use their rechargeable Octopus cards for fear of leaving a paper trail of them having been present at the protest. pic.twitter.com/s1rsgSnCqL
â€” Mary Hui (@maryhui) June 12, 2019

3. Taking advantage of the crowd control mechanisms.
Just as the tweet below shows, the protesters took metal barriers meant to contain them and positioned them to from blockades around the Legislative Building (where the debate was supposed to take place) instead.

Metal fences, initially set up by Hong Kong police for crowd control, have been torn down by protesters and used to build barricades to block the roads around the Legislative Council building: https://t.co/nu6iHffaW1 pic.twitter.com/BrGwOvUiWF
â€” CNN International (@cnni) June 12, 2019

4. Using vehicles to block roads
The roads leading to the Legislative building were also blocked by cars and busses.

Drivers and even buses joining todayâ€™s protest in Hong Kong.😎#ExtraditionLaw #hongkongersareback#HongKong pic.twitter.com/5FqSBLOFa1
â€” Denise Ho (HOCC) (@hoccgoomusic) June 12, 2019

5. Using water to neutralise tear gas
So simple.. yet so brilliant.

Some surreal things happening now in Hong Kong protests pic.twitter.com/JDDrGHgjO7
â€” Strategic Sentinel (@StratSentinel) June 12, 2019

6. Bringing extras to help each other out
In the video below, protesters quickly gave this reporter an umbrella and helmet when the police started firing tear gas in their direction.

Hong Kong’s youth protestors are kind. I post this clip to say thanks. @CBSrandy  was rolling when the police fired tear gas at the group we were in.  An umbrella and helmet were forced on me. I’ll prob never know who they are but I’m so grateful for their care. #HongKongProtests pic.twitter.com/NNAsFjpXOP
â€” Ramy Inocencio è‹±è‹¥æ˜Ž (@RamyInocencio) June 13, 2019

Organisers also had stockpiles ready to be handed out.

Hongkong-style â€œsupplies boothâ€ reemerged again: masks, water, pads, goggles, paper towels #extraditionbill @SCMPNews pic.twitter.com/TLF7ewyDnH
â€” Jeffie Lam (@jeffielam) June 12, 2019

7. They cleaned up after themselves
Despite the exhaustion and brutality of the protests, they still stopped to clean up the city, throw away rubbish and even sorted out the recyclables!

2am in the morning, young Hong Kong protesters volunteering to pick up the trash after all the chaos.
That, is the quality of our people.#HongKong pic.twitter.com/057coxzpw9
â€” Denise Ho (HOCC) (@hoccgoomusic) June 12, 2019

A small crowd is back outside the Hong Kong government offices…to clean up the rubbish. To sort out recyclables and unused materials, and clean up the rubbish. Incredible. pic.twitter.com/uPRcs0SLJ5
â€” Mary Hui (@maryhui) June 13, 2019

While the protesters were well prepared to face opposition, it did not stop violence from breaking out. Police fired rubber bullets and assaulted the unarmed protesters.

This is Hong Kong Police  #HongKongProtest pic.twitter.com/ful9lOHDlp
â€” williamcwk (@wcwkmoney) June 12, 2019

Protestor got shot by HONG KONG police. #HongKongProtest please share. Solidarity with HK pic.twitter.com/uKEInaa2gI
â€” Emily Ching (@Emchingcman) June 12, 2019

Hong Kong is my homeAnd to watch how our government is treating the peopleI’m heartbrokenPlease share this so the world can seeWe need your help#HongKongProtest #ExtraditionBill pic.twitter.com/hFCQJ7ECJh
â€” Ê€á´€á´„Êœá´‡ÊŸ✨ (@racsiw5) June 12, 2019

Hong Kong is currently in shock after the long day and night of protest. CNN reports that at least two people are currently hospitalised with serious injuries.
Weâ€™re incredibly moved by the powerful images and videos weâ€™ve
seen of the protest and our thoughts and prayers go to the resilient people of
Hong Kong.


Tajuddin Axed From UMNO’s Supreme Council Lineup, Says Report

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Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman has been removed from UMNO Supreme Council lineup, reports Free Malaysia Today.

Umno secretary-general Datuk Ahmad Maslan thanked Tajuddin for his service to the party.
“The president (Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi), via this letter, has terminated Datuk Seri’s appointment as an Umno Supreme Council member,” Ahmad was quoted by the news portal.
Ahmad also expressed hope that Tajuddin, who is the ambassador-designate to Indonesia, would continue to be a committed party member.
Tajuddin had on Sunday said that he had been invited to Istana Negara to receive his letter of appointment as ambassador.
The seasoned politician was known to be a staunch supporter of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, who is also one of UMNO’s three vice-presidents.

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KL Myvi Driver OTW To Buy Food Crashes Into Police Roadblock For A Stupid Reason

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Although it is illegal to use your mobile phone while driving in Malaysia, I’m sure everyone knows at least one person who is notorious for dangerously using their phones while driving.

Well, a man who was doing exactly that may have learned his lesson after accidentally ramming into a police Movement Control Order (MCO) roadblock.
The police’s initial findings revealed that the driver of the vehicle was a 40-year-old man who had been distracted by his mobile phone while driving.
In the 5.50 pm incident on Sunday (17 January), the man accidentally rammed his Perodua Myvi into a police roadblock located on Old Klang Road.
(Credit: The Star)
Speaking to The Star who contacted him today (18 January), Brickfields District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner (ACP) Anuar Omar said no one was hurt in the accident, though his roadblock signage did get terribly damaged.
He added that the man told police officers that he was out to buy food at Taman Gembira near Old Klang Road.
We have since detained the man and seized his car.Assistant Commissioner Anuar Omar, Brickfields District Police Chief
Following the accident, the man was detained, his car was seized and he was also tested for drugs. However, he tested negative and the police did not find any criminal record.
The man admitted to using his mobile phone while driving and was distracted.
If you need to check your phone, best ask a passenger to do it for you. Or worst case scenario, stop your car at a safe spot and check your phone once your car is safely parked. (Credit: Unsplash)
The price of using your phone while driving
The police are investigating the case under Section 26(2) of the Police Act 1967 which states that any person who fails to stop his vehicle before reaching a roadblock barrier shall be guilty of an offence and liable to imprisonment for no more than 1 year or a fine up to RM1,000 or both.
ACP Anuar advises the public to be careful while they drive as any mishap could endanger their lives and the lives of other people on the road.
We’re glad no one was hurt in the incident and hope the man and others learn from this mistake and refrains from using phones while driving.
We also hope the public complied with the Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOPs) for MCO areas. Anyone with questions or information can contact the Brickfields police hotline at 03-2297 9222, the Kuala Lumpur police hotline at 03-2115 9999 or the nearest police station.Assistant Commissioner Anuar Omar, Brickfields District Police Chief

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7 Unique And Exotic Foods That Can Be Found In Malaysia

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If there’s one thing you need to know about Malaysia, it’s in terms of our FOOD. Malaysia is, truly Asia.

As our country is a cultural melting pot of various ethnicities, they are tons of gastronomic delights and some that we haven’t even explored yet.
But fret not, here, we listed some of Malaysia’s peculiar but sought after food that you might not even hear of.
Check these out:
1. Bull’s Penis Soup (Sup Torpedo)
This is not for the faint-hearted. Popular in Mamak stalls, this herbal lightly-spiced soup is made with bulls’ penises and served with slices of Bengali bread.
(Credit: @TourismMalaysia, @alip_val / Twitter)
The taste is said to be very chewy, like cartilage and this soup is known to have aphrodisiac properties.
2. Fried Grasshoppers (Belalang Goreng Beras)
Fried grasshoppers are actually a popular snack in Kelantan. Often described as tasting similar to crunchy shrimps, these six-legged insects are packed with proteins, vitamins and antioxidants.
READ MORE: Grasshoppers Are Like Tasty, Crunchy, Multivitamins And Here’s Why You Should Give Them A Chance
(Credit: Harian Metro)
The process involves blanching the grasshoppers in boiling hot water first then frying them with various seasonings.
READ MORE: This M’sian company is selling salted egg & kimchi-flavoured crickets as snacks to solve food crisis
3. Chicken Feet
For some people, this is not a weird delicacy because it’s so normalized here in Malaysia. You can see them in various cookings: steamed, fried, in curries, kerabu and many more. They taste like regular chicken bits but less meaty, more bone-ish.
(Credit: @MimieyLoma, @acaiijawe / Twitter)
Some people may have the perspective of chicken feet being dirty and unhealthy, but one fact suggests otherwise. Thanks to their high collagen content, these chewy feet will help relieve joint pain, aid in skin health and prevent bone loss.
4. Sago Worms
Sago Worms or Butod are some of the most well-known delicacies in Sabah and Sarawak. These high-protein and high-fat grubs are enjoyed by the indigenous communities there for centuries.
READ MORE: [Watch] Sago Worms Are Haram Because They Are Disgusting, Says Former KL Mufti On Bornean Delicacy
(Credit: @MarianaMissjeba, @SsmTun / Twitter)
They are said to taste creamy when eaten raw and like bacon or meat when cooked. Raw sago worms are also said to taste like coconut milk but with a bit of sweetness. These grubs are very clean unlike other maggots because they only feed on and live inside a sago pith.
5. Cow’s Brain
As exotic as this is, this is actually quite normal for some locals in Malaysia. They are often cooked in Masak Lemak Cili Padi (Spicy green coconut curry) or Gulai (curry).
(Credit: @f_nadyra, @Qasswaa / Twitter)
The texture is said to taste like pureed fish eggs and no, it doesn’t turn you into a zombie. Preparing the brain is quite tedious as you need to soak them in water first. Then, all of the veins and membrane needs to be thoroughly removed to eliminate the ‘fishy’ or raw taste. After that, you can cook them in whatever dish you like.
6. Beronok
If you’re a local in Langkawi, maybe this is a mundane dish to you. But for the rest of us, surely we’ve never seen this live in front of our eyes, right? Beronok is a species of sea cucumber that can be found in the muddy areas of a beach.
(Credit: Murizah Mustafa, Razif Aziz / Facebook)
It’s often cleaned, cut into slices and mixed with coconut sambal, kerisik, chillies, mangoes and other herbs to make Kerabu Beronok. Beronok cannot be cooked under heat as they will likely melt into saltwater. They are said to taste salty and chewy when eaten raw.
7. Sea Urchin Rice (Nasi Tehe-Tehe)
Nasi Tehe-Tehe is a special delicacy for the Bajau Laut or sea gipsy community in Semporna, Sabah. The special thing about this is that the rice is infused with the taste of sea urchin which can be described to be a bit similar to fish eggs.
(Credit: @JosephLou, @MrsYunNa89 / Twitter)
To prepare this dish, the sea urchins need to be boiled first to remove the hard spikes and then the internal organs are discarded. When the shell is cleaned together with some of the meat, properly seasoned rice is added and the shell is closed off with some pandan leaves. Then they are boiled until they’re done.
All in all, these are some of the unique delicacies that you can find in Malaysia.
Have you tried any of these before?

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Melaka Food Traders Warned Not To Hike Prices During Tourist Influx

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The Melaka Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA) has warned food traders in Melaka not to use the ‘influx’ of tourists in the state to hike food prices.

MDTCA director Norena Jaafar said her office has been receiving complaints about the unreasonable price increases in several restaurants in Ayer Keroh.
After inspections, MDTCA found out that traders had increased the food prices by RM2 or RM3 due to the higher cost of raw materials. Traders also want to cover the losses they faced during the pandemic.
According to The Star, Norena said the price of raw materials did increase slightly but it was still under control.
Several restaurants had been issued notices. During spot checks conducted on food traders in Ayer Keroh on Thursday, 12 May, two notices under Section 21 of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 were issued against the owners of two restaurants following public complaints about unreasonable food prices.
The notice must be answered by the traders or owners within seven days, failing which action can be taken. If found guilty, they can be compounded between RM100 to RM10,000.MDTCA director Norena Jaafar

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