Official MKN SOP For Klang Valley PPN Phase 3 As Of 4 October (In English)

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For your convenience, TRP took the liberty of translating the latest Phase 3 standard operating procedures (SOP) for the National Recovery Program (PPN) released by the National Security Council (MKN) on 4 October 2021.

Do note that the latest additions in the SOP are highlighted in blue.
TLDR: Driving schools, camping, picnics, recreational fishing are now allowed.

Areas Involved
PERLIS, SARAWAK, TERENGGANU, PAHANG, MELAKA, SELANGOR, W.P. KUALA LUMPUR AND W.P. PUTRAJAYA.For Sarawak, please refer to the National Rehabilitation Plan – SOP Phase 3 Sarawak.For areas enforced by PKPD, SOP KPD in the area is effective until the expiry date of the PKPD.
Effective period
Starting on 16 August 2021 (starting 12.01am).For Terengganu – starting on 17 September 2021 (starting 12.01 am).For Pahang – starting on 24 September 2021 (starting 12.01 am).For the State of Melaka, Selangor, W.P. Kuala Lumpur and W.P. Putrajaya starts on 1 October 2021 (starting 12.01 am).

Fully vaccinated
Individuals who have been completely vaccinated are those who’ve met the following criteria:
For vaccine types that require two doses of injection (such as Cormirnaty (Pfizer-BioNTech), Covid-19 AstraZeneca (Oxford-AstraZeneca), CoronaVac (Sinovac), Spikevax (Moderna) and Covilo (Sinopharm)) – individuals exceeding the 14th day from the date of injection of the second dose; orFor types of vaccines that require only one injection dose (such as Covid 19 Janssen (Johnson & Johnson) and Convidecia (CanSino)) – exceeding the 28th day from the date of injection.
For individuals who cannot be vaccinated for health reasons, they must submit a medical report that has been certified by a registered medical practitioner.
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General Health Protocols
Premise owners and licensees must provide QR code for MySejahtera check-ins or a book for manual customer attendance record.Hand sanitisers must be provided at the entrance and must be used before entering the premises.The use of the MySejahtera app is a must, for areas which have internet access. The use of customer attendance registration books is only allowed in areas where there is no internet coverage or other reasonable reasons (senior citizens, absence of smartphones etc.)Licensee and owner of the premises ensure that customers check in the premises using MySejahtera or manually write the name and no. phone if there is no internet coverage.Employers, employees, customers and visitors are required to check in MySejahtera or write manually the name and phone number that can be read (if there is no internet coverage) before entering the premises, including in Government offices, private and private.For shopping malls, supermarkets or department stores, customers only need to perform a body temperature scan once at the entrance of the complex and not at each business premises under one complex.Body temperatures above 37.5 degrees Celsius are not allowed to enter the complex and premises.Storeowners inside or outside a complex must ensure that only individuals with ‘Low-risk’ and ‘Casual Contact Low Risk’ status in their My Sejahtera app or Covid-19 Vaccination Card are allowed to enter the premises. Premise owners and licensees must ensure customers enter and exit a premise in a controlled manner and maintain physical distancing of at least 1-meter.Individuals aged 18 and below are not encouraged to be at public areas and facilities.Licensee and owner of the premises must limit the number of customers/visitors on premises – taking into account the minimum 1-meter physical distancing rule.Each premises must display the number of customers/visitors allowed into the premises at a single time.  Using a ‘take-a-number’ system is encouraged.Building owners need to ensure that Check-in QR codes are made available at all levels of the building.Employees, suppliers, and customers must wear face masks properly, according to Health Ministry (KKM) guidelines, while on-premises.Ensure THE VENTILATION SYSTEMS at the premises is in working order, in accordance to the indoor ventilation and air quality guidelines put out by the Department Of Occupational Safety and Health (JKKP).A face mask must must be worn especially in public and crowded areas, except for the following activities and places;Hotel rooms or private paid accommodations and involving household/family members.Solitary work space.Outdoor sports and recreational activities.Personal vehicle and involving members of the same household.Indoor or outdoor public areas and places without the presence of other individuals.While eating and drinking in public without any other individuals (other than in restaurants or food premises).

Perks for vaccinated individuals
Inter-District and State for Long Distance Married Couples (PJJ)
Long-distance married couples are allowed to cross the state for the purpose of meeting their spouses provided that both must have been fully vaccinated with PDRM confirmation and submit;Copy of the husband and wife’s identification card.Copy of wedding certificate/card.Copy of the husband and wife’s Covid-19 Vaccination card or Digital Certificate.Copy of proof of spouse’s residence or employer confirmation letter.Present the letter of permission that had been approved by PDRM when passing through roadblocks (SJR).
Inter-District and State for Parents/Guardians with Long Distance Children (Under 18 Years)
Parents or guardians with children under the age of 18 that resides in a different district or state are allowed to cross district and state lines to meet the child on the condition that both parents/guardians are fully vaccinated, have PDRM’s approval, and these documents:Copy of parents’ identification card and child’s birth certificate.Copy of parents’ / guardian’s Covid-19 Vaccination Card or Digital Certificate.Information about the child’s school (if applicable)Present the letter of permission that had been approved by PDRM when passing through roadblocks (SJR).
Citizens & Non-Citizens Returning / Arriving From Abroad
Citizen and non-citizen travelers, who have a residence in Malaysia (including PR and Malaysia MY Second Home), who returned or arrived from abroad, and are fully vaccinated, are allowed to undergo mandatory quarantine at home and given a Home Surveillance Order (HSO) that is subject to details issued by the Ministry of Health (MOH).Provide a valid proof of a negative RT PCR test result taken within three days before departure.Have a valid Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate that is complete (depending on type of vaccine).Shows no symptoms during screening at the International Gateway.Have a suitable residence to carry out quarantine.Individuals who return / arrive from abroad and have not been fully vaccinated or not vaccinated, must to undergo quarantine at a designated quarantine center as well as subject to details issued by the MOH.The mandatory quarantine period for travelers from all countries is 14 days and can be extended for another 7 days if there is a need based on the results of the risk assessment conducted on the 14th day.Travelers are required to make a self -assessment every day through the Home Assessment Tool (HAT) in the MySejahtera application and this activity must be continued until the end of the quarantine period (either 14 days or 21 days from the date of arrival).Travelers are required to undergo Covid-19 infection detection test screening i.e. Covid-19 RT-PCR test upon arrival at PMA. Repeat screenings will be performed on the 10th or 18th day (for travelers who had to undergo quarantine for 21 days).
Dine-in
Restaurant operators including hotels, sports and recreation club houses, eateries, food stalls, catering vehicles, roadside hawkers, circulating hawkers, food courts, hawker centers, roadside food stalls and kiosks are allowed to provide dine-in services subject to the following conditions :Only accept customers who have been fully vaccinated and asymptomatic.Business premises owners MUST display a “only fully vaccinated and asymptomatic customer accepted” notice at the entrance of the premises.Only employees who have received completed vaccinations and are asymptomatic are allowed to work.The owner of the business premises must ensure that the table layout is in accordance with physical distancing and the premises have a good ventilation system.Dine-in activities with physical distancing of at least 1 meter are subject to SOP KPDNHEP PPN Phase 3-Distribution Trade.Individuals who have received a complete vaccination are allowed to bring children aged 18 and under to dine-in at the premises in accordance with general health protocols.
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Sports & Recreation
All physical contact or non-contact sports and recreational activities performed individually or in groups in CLOSED (INDOOR) areas are RESTRICTED to individuals who have COMPLETED VACCINATION, only from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight, and is subject to the movement control instructions.Operation of all OPEN sports and recreation facilities (OUTDOOR) in compliance with the General SOPs of the Sports and Recreation Sector WITH supervisory control. Employee attendance is not more than 80% of the workforce covering management and operations. Only individuals who have COMPLETE VACCINATION can be part of physical contact activities. Individuals who have received a complete vaccination are also allowed to bring children under the age of 18 to perform such activities in strict compliance with SOPs.All physical contact or non-contact sports and recreational activities performed individually or in groups in CLOSED (INDOOR) areas are RESTRICTED to individuals who have COMPLETED VACCINATION only from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight subject to the movement control instructions.Operation of all CLOSED sports and recreational facilities (INDOOR) with compliance to 50% utilization capacity/ area WITH supervisory control. Employee attendance is not more than 80% of the workforce covering management and operations. Only individuals who have COMPLETE VACCINATION can participate in physical contact activities. Individuals who have received a complete vaccination are also allowed to bring children under the age of 18 to perform such activities in strict compliance with SOPs.Group contact or non-physical contact or non-contact sports and recreational activities or training conducted in a controlled manner WITH supervisory control are subject to 50% utilization capacity/area or not exceeding 250 people at any one time including coaches/instructors/parents (whichever is lower). Individuals who have received a complete vaccination are also allowed to bring children under the age of 18 to perform such activities in strict compliance with SOPs.Organizing all tournaments or competitions with or without physical contact at the community/district/state/national level WITH THE PERMISSION of the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS) only.Organizing tournaments/competitions/mass sports events WITH the permission of KBS – LIMITED with participation not exceeding 250 people at a time.Organizing international level tournaments or competitions according to the SPORTS BUBBLE model is subject to KBS PERMISSION only.Attendance of spectators/ supporters to sports and recreation venues is SUBJECT to 30% of area/ seating capacity or 10,000 people (whichever is lower) RESTRICTED for COMPLETELY VACCINATED individuals aged 18 years and above only. Spectators/ supporters must wear face masks and no eating and drinking activities while in sports and recreation venues.The operation of all public OPEN (OUTDOOR) and CLOSED (INDOOR) sports and recreational facilities is subject to the relevant Local Authority (PBT)/Authority.
Recreational Fishing
Recreational fishing activities including in fishing ponds are allowed for individuals who have been fully vaccinated from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight in the same state.
Camping and Picnics
Picnic and camping activities are allowed in the same state.Individuals who have received a complete vaccination are allowed to bring children aged 18 and under for the activity in strict compliance with SOPs.
Tourism Activities
Tourism activities are only allowed in the same state involving hotels and homestays.Guests who have been fully vaccinated are allowed to undertake tourism activities in the same state by presenting the COVID-19 Digital Vaccination Certificate upon check-in.Hotel and homestay operators must ensure that individuals wishing to enter the premises MUST show a COVID-19 Digital Vaccination Certificate proving that the individual has been fully vaccinated.For individuals who have received a complete vaccination are allowed to bring children 18 years and under for tourism activities in hotels and homestays in accordance with general health protocols.Appointment visits for fully vaccinated visitors to public cultural premises and facilities such as museums, galleries, archives, handicraft centers, memorials, libraries and cultural complexes, centers/Cultural Heritage Arts Villages cultural performance stage allowed with 50% capacity in space premise.Tourism centers/premises/products such as zoos, plantations, aquariums, snorkeling, scuba diving, fishing tourism and jungle parks are allowed to operate with a capacity of 50% of the premises space provided all operators and visitors are fully vaccinated.Theme parks and family entertainment centers are allowed to operate with a visitor capacity of 50% of the premises provided that operators, employees and customers have been fully vaccinated.The tourism bubble on Langkawi Island is allowed to tourists who have been vaccinated by complying with the Langkawi Island Domestic Tourism Bubble SOP.
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Cruise ships
Cruise ships are allowed with 50% of the ship’s capacity provided all crew and passengers have been fully vaccinated.Pub and nightclub activities are not allowed.
Manufacturing, Construction, Mining and Quarrying
For the manufacturing, construction, mining and quarrying sectors that achieve complete vaccination rates for workers as follows:(a) 80% to 100%: Allowed to operate with 100% employee capacity.(b) Less than 80%: Allowed to operate with a capacity of up to 80% of employees only.RTK Antigen testing on employees is carried out every 2 weeks at the cost of the employer.
Trade and Distribution Sector
Provided the customer is Fully Vaccinated
Photographic goods store and photographic servicesUsed goods storeFlower shop and nurseryHandicraft and souvenir shopAntique shopToy storeCarpet storeCreative content store and creative industry equipmentOutdoor equipment store (including camping, fishing equipment, etc.)Cosmetics, skin care and perfume storesTobacco stores (including vape and electronic cigarettes)Store of household goods and kitchen utensilsFurniture storeSports equipment storeVehicle accessories storeVehicle distribution and sales centerClothing, fashion and accessory storesJewellery storesBarber shopBeauty Center/ SalonHousing Gallery (Show Room)
• Premises owners must ensure that customers wishing to enter the premises MUST show a COVID-19 Digital Vaccination Card/Certificate proving that the customer has been fully vaccinated.• Parents/guardians who have received a complete vaccination are allowed to bring children aged 18 and under to the premises in accordance with general health protocols.
Spa, Wellness and Massage Centres
Business operations of spas, wellness centers and health massages are allowed to fully vaccinated visitors and operators.Employees and customers must have a complete vaccine, not a Covid-19 positive case, not close contact to a positive and asymptomatic case.Only allow customers who have an appointment. Walk-ins are not allowed.Wear gloves (disposable type), face mask, and face shield during activities.Replacing (including gloves, bed sheets or mattresses or chairs) and mite cleaning equipment including face shields) for each customer.Ensure the ventilation system is maintained according to schedule.Monitoring by MOTAC includes:SPA operators need to declare the number of employees have been vaccinated and submitted to MOTAC before being allowed to operate.Self Compliance Program SOP especially ventilation in the premises.Spot check and periodic monitoring inspections are conducted by MOTAC.COVID-19 detection test screening on symptomatic workers.
Driving Schools
Driving Institutes are allowed to operate provided that employees, instructors and candidates have fully received the vaccine by submitting the Covid-19 Digital Vaccination Card/ Certificate and identity card as proof.Only employees who have received the full dose and asymptomatic vaccine are allowed to work.
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Creative and Entertainment Industry
All creative industry practitioners who are fully vaccinated are allowed the following activities:
Development and broadcasting of creative content by recording or live broadcast.Recorded or live broadcast in the form of information and entertainment delivery in the presence of a fully vaccinated audience with an audience capacity of 70% of the studio space.Creative industry filming inside and outside the studio.Busking.Performances in the hotel lounge are allowed with a capacity of 50% of the premises space and physical distancing.Cinema activities provided that all employees and audience have been fully vaccinated with a capacity of 80% of the cinema screening hall space.Live performance activities such as theater, musicals, music and comedy (pre-registered) with a fully vaccinated audience and audience capacity of 70% based on the premise space.
Cinema activities are permitted provided all employees and spectators have been fully vaccinated with a capacity of 80% of the cinema screening hall space.
Official government and private events
Official Government and private functions including inaugurations etc. are allowed with the following conditions:Organizers and participants must have a complete vaccine, not a COVID-19 positive case, not close contact to a positive and asymptomatic case.Individuals who have not been vaccinated must undergo a pre-event test using a self-test kit (saliva) before attending witnessed by the organizer or confirmation from a medical practitioner.Only involves 50% of the space capacity of the premises/ hall/ place.Packed food is prepared.
Seminars, Workshops, Courses, Training and Talks
Seminars, workshops, courses, trainings and talks are allowed with the following conditions:Organizers and participants must have a complete vaccine, not a COVID-19 positive case, not close contact to a positive and asymptomatic case.Individuals who have not been vaccinated must undergo a pre event test using a self-test kit (saliva) before attending witnessed by the organizer or confirmation from a medical practitioner.Only involves 50% of the space capacity of the premises/ hall/place.Packed food is prepared.
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Movement Control
Inter-district travel within the same state is allowed.Inter-state travel (based on district boundaries set by the State Government) is not allowed except for long-distance couples, long-distance children and individuals whose movement has been approved by the MOH and PDRM.Selangor, W.P. Kuala Lumpur and W.P. Putrajaya is made a common infection area.PDRM is responsible for implementing control over local areas of infection with the help of ATM, APM & RELA. The entrance and exit of the PPN area is closed and entry is controlled by the PDRM.Movement of individuals who have been fully vaccinated is allowed based on the total capacity of the vehicle. Individuals are allowed to bring children 18 years of age and younger in compliance with general health protocols.Meanwhile, for those who have not received a complete vaccine:Only three (3) household representatives are allowed out only to get food supplies, medicine, dietary supplements and basic necessities.A maximum of three (3) people only including patients are allowed out to seek health care services, medical, screening tests, vaccination programs, safety or emergency.The number of passengers in taxis and e-hailing is limited to three (3) people only including the driver, passengers must sit in the back.The number of persons allowed in the vehicle carrying goods as well as the chain of economic or industrial activities including the transportation of workers depends on the vehicle registration license.The number of people allowed in the Department Vehicle or the Official Car of the Post is based on the capacity of the vehicle.Activities and services at all airports and ports are allowed to operate 24 hours.Sea and land public transport services such as ferries, busses, express busses, LRT, MRT, ERL, Monorail and others are allowed to operate based on vehicle capacity.Travel in cases of death, natural disasters and other emergencies are allowed with prior permission from PDRM.Travel for disaster or humanitarian aid and relief by non-governmental organizations (NGO) must obtain the permission of the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) or District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) of the affected area. The aid must be channelled through the Disaster Operations Control Center (PKOB) in the area.Travelling across district and state borders for Covid-19 vaccinations at Vaccination Centers (PPV) outside of your district/state of residence is allowed by presenting your appointment details provided on the MySejahtera application, website or text message (SMS).Members of Parliament (MP) and Assemblymen (ADUN) are allowed to travel across district and state borders in order to visit their constituents without organizing a formal event.Short-term business traveller under the One-Stop Center (OSC) initiative is allowed with prior permission from PDRM.Inter-state travel for long-distance married couples who have not received a complete vaccine is allowed between Phase 3 and Phase 2 states with the permission of PDRM and submissions of:Copy of husband and wife’s identity cardCopy of marriage certificate/ cardCopy of proof of residence of husband/ wife or employer’s confirmation letter
Jobs
Public Sector
Subject to the discretion of the Secretary of State.The operation of Government offices is implemented in a hybrid manner through being in the office and Working From Home (WFH) using the following approaches:Attendance in office does not exceed 80% for the whole (excluding frontliners, security, defense and enforcement services) and 20% WFH by rotation.Counter services are opened subject to the current instructions of the Chief Secretary to the Government.Attendance to the office must be accompanied by official instruction documents and employee pass.
Private Sector
The movement of workers across state borders is subject to an employee pass or employer confirmation letter.Employee attendance capacity for the private sector is limited to 80%.All private/non-Government offices are allowed to operate provided the employees have been fully vaccinated as follows:(a) 80% to 100%: Allowed to operate with 100% employee capacity.(b) Less than 80%: Allowed to operate with a capacity of up to 80% of employees.
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Meetings
Face-to-face meetings are allowed only to individuals who have been vaccinated with 50% of the meeting room space capacity. For individuals who have not been fully vaccinated should attend the meeting by video conference.Meetings are encouraged to be conducted by video conference.
Interviews
Critical interviews that need to be conducted are allowed in person and online.
Businesses & Services
Restaurants, eateries, food stalls, food trucks, roadside hawkers, travelling hawkers, food courts, hawker centres, roadside food stalls or kiosks are allowed to operate between 6 am and 12 am.Food sales activities are dine-in, take-away, drive-through or delivery except dine-ins for vaccinated individuals. Dine-in services for social gatherings are not permitted. Health services such as hospitals, clinics, medical laboratories, veterinary hospitals and veterinary clinics can operate for up to 24 hours or according to an operating license.Petrol stations including convenience stores at petrol stations are allowed to operate from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight except on toll highways which can operate for up to 24 hours.All distribution trade sectors are allowed to operate from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight or in accordance with the license conditions.
Markets
Daily markets and public markets are allowed to operate from 6:00 am and 4:00 pm with permission from Local Authorities (PBT) with compliance to SOP and supervision from RELA or PBTs.Regulated Fresh Markets (PST) are allowed to operate from 7:00 am to 2:00 pm.Permanent Farmers’ Market (PTK), MyFarm Outlet (MFO), and Farmer Association Complex (PPK) are allowed to operate from 6:00 am to 6:00 pm.Wholesale markets are allowed to operate from 12.01 am to 6:00 am and 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – subject to permission from PBT with compliance to SOP and supervision from RELA and PBTs.Day markets and farmers’ markets are allowed to operate from 7:00 am to 1:00 pm.Night markets and week markets are allowed to operate up to 12:00 am – subject to the local authorities (PBT) with compliance with SOPs and supervision of RELA or PBT members.Customers wishing to enter the night market and week market areas MUST present a COVID-19 Digital Vaccination Card/Certificate proving that the customer has been fully vaccinated.
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Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, Plantation, Commodities, Logging, Manufacturing and Construction
Agriculture, fisheries, livestock, plantations, commodities and logging and production chains are allowed to operate.Manufacturing and construction and its production chains are allowed to operate.
Mining and Quarrying
The operation of mines and quarries is permitted subject to the Mining and Quarrying SOPs.
Education
All central category private educational institutions such as Tuition Centers, Language Centers, Skills Centers, Training Centers, Mind Development Centers and other centers registered under the Ministry of Education Malaysia (KPM) operate face-to-face with a rotation of 50% class capacity.The reopening of all schools under KPM and educational institutions registered under KPM to conduct Teaching and Learning (PdP) sessions face-to-face is subject to KPM’s decision based on risk assessment, advice and views of the Ministry of Health Malaysia and the National Security Council.The skills training sector and industrial training centers including vocational colleges, TVET and others are allowed to operate.Schools other than under the MOE, tahfiz centers and other educational institutions are subject to the relevant Ministries/Agencies.All IPTs under the supervision of KPTM are opened in stages to students who have completed the vaccination and have passed the period of effectiveness after completion of vaccination, but the actual admission is subject to the capacity of the IPT.All Teaching and Learning (PdP) activities in IPT face-to-face/group are allowed for students who have completed vaccination and passed the period of effectiveness after vaccination by adhering to strict SOPs. A hybrid PdP mode will be implemented for students who are on campus. The online PdP mode will continue for students who have not yet returned to campus.International examinations and professional bodies as well as research activities that require laboratory facilities in IPTs are allowed in accordance with the SOPs of the IPTs and the movement must be accompanied by confirmation by the relevant IPTs.Students who are in dormitories, universities or educational institutions are allowed to be in such dormitories, universities or educational institutions and continue learning in a hybrid manner.
Primary School Reopening:
Pupils with Special Needs (MBK) in Sekolah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas and Program Pendidikan Khas Integrasi (PPKI) attend without rotation;Private preschool/kindergarten students attend without rotation;Other students conduct Home Teaching and Learning (PdPR).
Secondary School Opening:
Semester 2 Form 6 students, International Baccalaureate Diploma Year 2 and Pre -University Program Semester 3 at Sekolah Sukan Malaysia (SSM) attend without rotation;MBK at Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Pendidikan Khas/Sekolah Menengah Pendidikan Khas Vokasional and PPKI present without rotation;Students of the Pre -University Program at SSM and students of public examination classes Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM), Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM), Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) and Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) in boarding schools fully in Full Boarding Schools (SBP), Sekolah Menengah Kebangsaan Agama (SMKA)/Sekolah Agama Bantuan Kerajaan (SABK) Berasrama Penuh, Sekolah Seni and Sekolah Sukan attend without rotation;Students of the International General Certificate For Secondary Education (IGCSE) O-Level, A-Level, and Australian Higher School Certificate and International Baccalaureate Diploma Program (IBDP) international examination classes attend without rotationPupils of other international examination classes attend in rotation;Pupils of SPM, STAM, SVM and STPM public examination classes in day/private schools attend by rotationOther students continue with PdPR.
Interstate travel
Pupils/Students involved are allowed to cross state lines to go to school/educational institution by using a letter of confirmation from KPM, MARA or the relevant Ministry/Agency.Movement to and from school/educational institution for the pupil/students involved can be accompanied by a guardian.The movement of teachers/lecturers or teaching staff to schools/educational institutions for cross -state purposes to implement PdP is allowed with a letter of confirmation from the school/educational institution under KPM/MARA or the relevant ministry/agency.Pupils/Students who cross states from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah, Sarawak and the Federal Territory (WP) of Labuan or otherwise must comply with the rules related to COVID-19 screening and quarantine implemented.
Control of Pupil/Student Movement Back to Dormitories
Movement for the admission of pupils/students to hostels is allowed by using a letter of confirmation from KPM/MARA or the relevant ministry/agency for interstate purposes.Pupils/Students in the hostel must perform the COVID-19 Self Kit Test three (3) times, ie before check-in, the sixth day and the fourteenth day in the hostel.IPG students are encouraged to perform the COVID-19 Self Kit Test one day before returning to IPG or perform a saliva test at a health facility and inform the IPG of the test results.
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Kindergartens, Nurseries, Kindergartens, Day Care Centers and Residential Care Centres
Nurseries and Day Care Centers under the Social Welfare Department (JKM) are allowed to operate in accordance with the SOPs set.Kindergartens, private kindergartens, kindergartens in private, international and expatriate schools as well as mind development centers are allowed to operate in accordance with the prescribed SOPs.Residential care centers or rehabilitation centers for children, the disabled (OKU), the elderly, women and various care centers are allowed to operate in accordance with SOPs set under the relevant Ministry, Department or Agency.Operators of these premises must be fully vaccinated.
Religious activities
Religious activities in mosques and suraus for individuals who have been fully vaccinated are allowed subject to regulations and SOPs by the State Religious Authority.Islamic marriage ceremonies (akad nikah) are allowed according to the ruling of the State Religious Authority.Muslim burial management and grave visits are allowed in accordance with the ruling of the State Religious Authority.Religious activities in Non-Muslim Houses of Worship for individuals who have been fully vaccinated are allowed subject to regulations and SOPs by Ministry of National Unity (KPN).Marriage registration for non-Muslims at the National Registration Department (JPN), Houses of Worship and Religious Associations is allowed with the presence of according to the ruling of the NRD.Management of funerals and grave pilgrimages other than Muslims are allowed.Marriage registration for non-Muslims at the National Registration Department (JPN), Houses of Worship and Religious Associations is allowed with attendance according to the decision of the JPN.Management of funerals and grave visits for non-Muslim cemeteries are allowed.
Sports and Recreation
For individuals who have not yet completed or received a complete vaccination, the activities are as follows:
All individual sports and recreational activities without physical contact performed in OPEN (OUTDOOR) or CLOSED (INDOOR) areas in compliance with physical distancing of at least 1 to 3 meters from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight subject to movement control restrictions.The operation of OUTDOOR public sports and recreation facilities is SUBJECT to the Local Authority (PBT).Participation of Malaysian athletes/coaches/officials/technicians to tournaments or competitions or matches abroad SUBJECT to the rules of the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM).Entry of foreign athletes/ coaches/ officers/technicians into Malaysia SUBJECT to compliance with the rules for the entry of foreigners into Malaysia.
Other Activities
Other activities are allowed except as decided by the Government from time to time.
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NEGATIVE LIST
Entertainment activities
Night club or pub activities
Social Activities
Social ceremonies such as feasts, festive celebrations, wedding or engagement celebrations, wedding ceremonies, receptions, aqiqah ceremonies, prayers, tahlil, birthday celebrations, birthday celebrations, reunions, retreats and other social ceremonies.Activities related to Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE) face-to-face.
Tourism and Cultural Activities
Cross-state tourism activities.Overseas tourism activities.In-country tourism activities involving foreign tourists entering Malaysia.
Sports and Recreation
Sports and recreational activities performed EXCEED the prescribed capacity.Organizing all tournaments/ competitions/ sports and recreational events WITHOUT KBS.Sports and recreational activities carried out outside or the movement control control area that is in force EXCEPT with the permission of PDRM.
Other Activities Which Are Not Permitted
Any activity that could cause so many people to be present somewhere that it complicates physical distancing and compliance with the instructions of the Health Director General.Other matters decided by the Government from time to time

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Low calorie diets can be bad for your health, says Doctor

Practicing low calorie diets as a weight-loss program is bad for your health, according to Dr Khairul Izan Mohd Ghani, General Surgery Consultant at Columbia Asia Malaysia Hospital who spoke to Berita Harian.

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Not only that, research suggests that calorie-restricting diets are actually destined to fail as long-term weight loss programs because your brain will try and override the results.

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You body needs energy to power its biological functions and for movement.
Digestion, breathing and pumping blood, together with physical activity you do naturally throughout your day (like walking to the coffee machine and typing away at your keyboard) uses energy.
In fact, your resting metabolic rate (amount of energy your body uses while youâ€™re laying on the sofa watching TV) makes up the majority of the total amount of energy your body spends on a daily basis.
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Due to this, it is extremely important to eat foods that give you enough energy to keep your body functioning at its optimum levels.
And if you donâ€™t eat enough calories, you end up risking your health in the following ways:
1. Your body becomes nutrient deficient.

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Vitamins, minerals, fiber and other nutrients are just as important to your long-term well-being as the number on the weighing scale.
After 30 years old, your body stops storing excess calcium in your bones  and relies on your existing stockpiles to keep your bones healthy for the rest of your life.
And if you donâ€™t eat enough calcium, your body will scavenge your bones for the crucial mineral which then increases your risk of osteoporosis.
2. You slow down your metabolism.

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When you don’t eat enough, your body senses that itâ€™s not getting enough fuel. It goes into survival mode and slows down your metabolism to conserve energy.
It also starts to break down your muscles to release the glucose stored inside to use it for energy.
3. You become mentally slow.
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Just like a car uses petrol to fuel its engines, your brain uses glucose, and it needs a constant supply to keep everything running at optimum levels.
Starving your body all day wonâ€™t allow it to work at peak capacity, and youâ€™ll find yourself becoming mentally weak.
4. You can get gallstones.

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Gallstones are twice as likely to occur in women, older people, and those who have a family history of it.
However, while very low-calorie diets (around 800 calories per day) can cause rapid weight loss, it also causes the body to break down fat for energy. The liver then secretes more cholesterol and when combined with bile, can form gallstones – which may cause abdominal pain and require surgery.

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Dr Khairul Izan says that sometimes gallstones can actually exit the gall bladder and enter the pancreas which can lead to pancreatitis complications and become life-threatening.

â€œThe symptoms of bile duct blockage includes yellow discolouration of the skin (jaundice), dark urine, and a persisting fever.
This effect can be clearly seen and felt. If symptoms persist, patients will need immediate treatment as it could become very uncomfortable.â€
 Dr Khairul Izan via Berita Harian
Therefore, these type of diets are essentially designed to fail. And trying to lose weight using them will ultimately have you feeling frustrated, miserable, unhealthier AND hungrier than before you started.
Instead of beating yourself up over a couple of kilograms, we’d recommend practicing a positive body image, eating in moderation and getting a little bit of physical activity into your daily routine!


Shining Light On A Dark Past: The Story Behind The Flowers Handed To Olympic Medallists

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As we beamed proudly together with Malaysia’s Badminton Men’s Doubles team medallists Aaron Chia and Soh Wooi Yik, all eyes were on the glorious medals around their neck and happiness in the form of a smize (smiling with your eyes) on their mask-protected faces. But did you also notice the small bouquet they were holding?

READ MORE: Malaysia Wins First Medal at Tokyo 2020 Olympics – 29 Years After Its First Olympics Medal In The Same Sport!
There’s a special significance to those ceremonial blooms.
Gold, Silver and Bronze medallists for the Badminton Men’s Doubles posing with their medals and holding a bouquet.(Credit: Olympics Council of Malaysia)
A symbol of Japan rising from devastating tragedies
The bouquet  presented to medallists at the Olympics are made of sunflowers, Eustomas and gentians, with Tokyo’s Olympic Games mascot Miraitowa completing the arrangement.
Each type of flower represents Japan’s prefectures of Iwate, Fukushima and Miyagi, where 20,000 people died or went missing in the catastrophic 2011 earthquake and subsequent tsunami that affected those prefectures significantly.
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Miyagi’s Sunflowers
Of the flowers, the most predominant in the arrangement would be the bright yellow sunflowers.
Olympic organisers say that in the wake of the tsunami where more than 10,000 people were killed or are missing, parents came back to a hillside in Miyagi to plant sunflowers in memory of their children who died.
Sunflowers however were new to the area. This required flower cultivators to develop a technology that would produce small sunflowers to fit within the small bouquets.
Fukushima’s Eustomas
Meanwhile in the Fukushima Prefecture, the 2011 tsunami triggered a meltdown of three reactors forcing many residents to evacuate which also damaged agriculture production.
Although Fukushima was an unlikely place to grow flowers, a non-profit initiative was set up to cultivate the green and frilly Eustomas in an effort to jump-start the economy and to help with the recovery effort.
Iwate’s Gentians
The bright flue flower you’ll see in the Olympic bouquets are gentians, grown in Iwate which is a coastal area that was also greatly affected by the 2011 disaster.
Unlike sunflowers and Eustomas that are not native to Miyagi and Fukushima, gentians have been growing in Iwate since at least the 1960s.
Tokyo’s Aspidistras and Miraitowa
To represent the Olympics being in Tokyo, green Aspidistras which are grown in the host city were also included in the bouquet.
Topping it off is Tokyo’s Olympic Games mascot Miraitowa – a cartoon figure with the blue and white chequered helmet whose name is a combination of the Japanese words mirai (future) and towa (eternity).
Miraitowa represents Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games’ vision to ‘lead to a future of everlasting hope in the hearts of everyone around the world’.

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Leaked Nudes Victim Shares Her Story To Stop Victim Blaming Online

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In light of news regarding leaked nudes on a Telegram group by an alleged law student, a Twitter user Joanna shared her experience as a victim in a bid to stop the victim blaming she’s seeing online.

Twitter post mentioning the Telegram group allegedly run by a law student. Image: @diyaseesghosts/Twitter
I just want you to know that it’s never your fault. I may not know you or your story but it’s never your fault.Joanna on Twitter
To help everyone understand the circumstances that led her up to the point where she became a victim, she recounted her childhood days.
When Joanna was a young child, she was born with an eating disorder. She had trouble eating and if she did eat, she would throw up. After her parents consulted with a doctor, she was given appetite inducing pill.
The medication worked but then Joanna couldn’t stop eating. Her parents were happy that she was eating and didn’t see it as an issue. However, she quickly gained weight and reached 60kg by the time she was seven years old.
My experience with leaked nudes. A thread. 🧵 This happened to me when I was very young, around the age of 13. But I’m going to speak about what happened from the start so that you guys would understand better on how I felt, and the position I was in at that period.— 🌙 #JusticeTourMY (@OfficialJoannaJ) February 18, 2023
When she entered primary school, she started getting bullied in school due to her size, how she looked, and her inability to speak Bahasa Melayu or Tamil. The bullying not only came from her peers but from her teachers.
This carried on until she entered secondary school where she grew to 104kg. No one wanted to sit beside her in class due to her size and they even called her “Smelly Indian.”
She tried making friends in school but it never worked and lunchtime was the worst. They taunted her and said no one will love her for her size.
She used to laugh off the comments because making friends with boys was taboo for her mother.
But deep down, she was hurt and really believed that no one will ever love her for who she is.
Just sharing some photos of me in primary in this thread. I never really had any friends in primary and I was pretty much a loner. The friends I had used to make fun of me all the time, and I just laughed it off because I thought that these were how friends behaved in school. pic.twitter.com/XZgb7ETiwX— 🌙 #JusticeTourMY (@OfficialJoannaJ) February 18, 2023
Then Facebook came into everyone’s life. Joanna decided to sign up on Facebook to make online friends since she has no friends in real life.
It was through Facebook that she made some new friends and she felt so happy.
One of the many friends she made online was an older guy from Johor. He was mutual friends with a few of her friends from different schools.
The guy was very nice to her and always reminded her that she was beautiful. They soon become close friends and became boyfriend and girlfriend a few months after.
Joanna noted that she agreed to be in a “virtual” relationship due to all the peer pressure in school and she did like the guy for his kindness towards her. At the time, she was 13 while he was 18 years old.
Although her friends didn’t believe that she has a boyfriend, she didn’t care because she felt like her life has changed.
Joanna introduced the guy to her parents as a friend and they seemed ok with it. However, she still kept her relationship a secret because she was very afraid of her mother. She has always been closer to her father who has been her rock of support.
When the relationship soured
Everything was rosy until her boyfriend had to go for National Service and he promised that he’ll call whenever he could.
Joanna said the relationship started changing and became uncomfortable because he kept saying inappropriate things to her and pressured her to send sexy pictures.
She told him it made her feel uncomfortable and refused to send the pictures but he never stopped asking.
When she told him he was emotionally blackmailing her, he said “You are so fat yourself, and I still chose to be with you. If I leave, you won’t have anyone. This clearly shows that you don’t trust me. What’s the point of the relationship?”
He threatened to leave her which made her so hurt and depressed. After all, she has no friends to confide in such matters and she couldn’t go to her parents either. So she succumbed to the pressure and sent him a semi-nude picture and was very afraid ever since.
He sent to her his nudes as well but she deleted them immediately. She asked him to delete her picture and he promised he did. Whenever she asked about it, he accused Joanna of not trusting him.
He sent me his as well without me asking and I deleted it immediately. And I told him to delete it after viewing it and he said of course. But it bothered me mentally for many days and I kept asking him about it. And this was what he always said: pic.twitter.com/m6egv6Zt3z— 🌙 #JusticeTourMY (@OfficialJoannaJ) February 18, 2023
When she finally confided in someone she trusted, the friend told Joanna to cut herself to feel better and that breaking up was a bad idea.
Joanna couldn’t stop self-harming afterwards. No one in school knew except the girl she confided in. She started cutting her thighs when the scars became too obvious.
Somehow, her boyfriend got to know about it and broke up with her because he doesn’t want someone with scars.
Joanna fell into depression and when the guy asked to come back, she told him she has moved on. He kept texting and bothering her but she never once relented. Then one day, it all stopped.
But we ended. And I recovered from it. Only for him to come back again and beg me to get back in a relationship with him. And I told him I’ve moved on but he constantly kept texting me over and over. He went to all my friends and begged them to get back with me. pic.twitter.com/EmZAnIDZvq— 🌙 #JusticeTourMY (@OfficialJoannaJ) February 18, 2023
Joanna thought it was all over until she received a text from a random number saying they found a phone outside a club and it has a folder with her nudes in it with her number.
She freaked out and passed the number to a male friend. When the friend called the number, a woman picked up the phone and he hung up.
Then, Joanna received a text saying “I tried to help you but since you gave my number to someone, I’m going to viral your photo and number.”
She tried reasoning with the person but got blocked instead. After doing some digging, she found out that the number belonged to her ex-boyfriend’s current partner and they teamed up to destroy her.
Strangers started harassing her and asked to spend a night with her. Some of them also sent an MMS of the semi-nude picture she sent to her ex-boyfriend. Her ex-boyfriend insisted he knew nothing about it and disappeared.
He also tried to send the images to Joanna’s mother’s phone and it caused Joanna so much panic attacks.
Soon people in school and tuition classes knew and teased her about it. She got dirty stares and they started spreading rumours about her that she was a slut.
She didn’t know she could go to the police about matters like these so she tolerated the daily attacks and shaming.
It started again
It went on until she was around 15 years old when she started to work on herself and began a weight loss transformation. She studied hard and did well in school so her teachers never bothered her. The improvements helped with her mental health.
Two days before SPM, she received a phone call from a friend who told her someone spray painted her name on the school wall with vulgarities. Her semi-nude photos started resurfacing again.
I asked her what she meant, and she sent me a photo. My stomach sank to the pit of my stomach. Someone had spray painted the school with so much of vulgarity about me and the photo started resurfacing again. This was 2 days BEFORE SPM. My mind went blank. pic.twitter.com/oRD9Zz7cYi— 🌙 #JusticeTourMY (@OfficialJoannaJ) February 18, 2023
This time around, they circulated a photo of another girl and said it was Joanna. The harassment never stopped.
Fortunately, she managed to ace her SPM but she received a printed letter in her mailbox a few days after.
In the letter, it turned out that one of her friends in school was the one who spray-painted Joanna’s name in school because she was envious of Joanna’s grades and weight loss transformation. She hoped Joanna would fail her SPM.
The anonymous friend only felt remorse when her brother got into an accident and was fighting for his life in the hospital after the spray painting incident.
Joanna said she didn’t curse the anonymous person or the family and said all is forgiven.
But the only thing I did was post up a Facebook status with the letter in hopes that the person read it and I said that I hope your brother recovers well. Everything is forgiven. Take care. And that was it.— 🌙 #JusticeTourMY (@OfficialJoannaJ) February 18, 2023
She decided to speak up about her experience after years of keeping it to herself after news of the Telegram group that leaked women’s nudes surfaced during the pandemic.
READ MORE: Victims Of V2K Telegram Group Come Forward To Report Abuse
She was also a victim in the Telegram group. It makes her sad that the issue is never ending and she has lost many friends to suicide due to all the slut shaming and victim blaming.
I’ve lost a few of my closest over the years to su*cide because of this and all the s*ut shaming that came with it and the victim blaming. Some people just choose to judge without knowing what is really going on. I wish things change. I really do.— 🌙 #JusticeTourMY (@OfficialJoannaJ) February 18, 2023

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Viral Accident Between MPV & Motorcycles, Whose Fault Is It?

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A viral video from a recent accident on the North-South (ELITE) Expressway has Malaysians arguing over traffic rules.

Dashcam footage from the accident revealed a gruesome collision between an MPV and two motorcycles.
In the 50-second video, a white Perodua Alza is seen trying to cut its way through heavy traffic at Exit 603, Subang Jaya.
This effectively caused an incoming motorcycle from behind the MPV to hit the vehicle, hard, throwing the rider to the ground.
Seconds later, another motorcycle, failing to stop in time, crashed into the fallen rider, running him over in the process before also being flung to the ground.

Netizens appeared to be in a heated debate to determine the party responsible for the accident.
One side of the aisle accused the MPV of clearly disobeying the law by reckless driving and trying to squeeze through traffic after having missed an exit.
I wondering….. When they drive always should know where they suppose to change lane before reach…. But Malaysia mostly drive fast lane coz wanna go fast…. Then suddenly changing lane at blind spot…. Bikers should be caution especially around exit lane— ®.ŇïȚhíÝąñÅńðHàň°°° (@NiThi_7n) August 4, 2020
Typical Selfish malaysian driver… PEOPLE!! If u missed the junction/exit just use the next possible exit.. Waze/google map is genius enough to reroute your journey.. #period— Ag wati (@Ag_wati) August 4, 2020
While the other end of the argument claimed that it was the motorcycle who was at fault for riding trying to pass cars on the left side of traffic as well as for riding on the emergency lane and not using the available motorcycle lane.
motor lah salah, motor buat apa dekat situ, mana boleh lalu lane kiri, kan emergency lane tu untuk ambulans, motor mana boleh ada atas jalan raya, orang beli motor semua simpan rumah je dalam bilik, jalan raya untuk kereta je, motor mana ada bayar road tax, kereta road tax 1 juta— Raqif Rozemi (@rqfrzm) August 4, 2020
Whose fault is it?
Well, TRP took the time to contact a source familiar with Malaysian traffic laws to clear out the matter.
According to our anonymous source, the liability and fault of the accident fall on the driver of the MPV.
Apparently, the driver had dangerously tried to exit the highway even though he or she had gone way past it.
Seconds before the collision.(YouTube/Life Gallery Channel)
The source said that for their actions, the driver can be charged under Rule 7(1) LN166/59 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 for failing to stay on the left side of the road while making a left turn.
He explained that from his point of view, the motorcycle riders were not at fault as the collision had occurred right at the exit of the expressway.
The source suggested that during the incident, the road appeared to be packed with traffic, and during traffic jams, motorcycles are allowed to utilize the far left lane or the emergency lane.
The source said that had the roads been clear at the time, and there were no traffic jams during the collision, the riders may be charged under Rule 9 and 53 LN166/59 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959 for riding on the “double lane” and on the emergency lane.

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‘Use emergency lanes for small motorcycles’


Kedah man on motorcycle shot in the arm by police as friend runs a red light

If you have ever taken a ride with some body, you know that youâ€™re pretty much trusting your life in their hands. But have you ever asked yourself what would happen if someone were to betray that trust?
Answer is, some really bad thingsâ€¦

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A 21-year-old man was shot in the arm by a traffic cop when his friend had decided NOT TO STOP after running a red light in Kedah, yesterday.
The duo was on their way to work on a motorcycle with the
victim riding pillion at the time.
According to New Straits Times, the policemen who had fired the shot was apparently trying to stop the two youths from beating the red light.

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It was noted that the 22-year-old motorcyclist did not have a licence at the time, which was (un)assumingly why he did not stop despite his friend (the one who got shot) had insisted him to do so.

The victim is currently at the hospital being treated for severe injuries and awaiting surgery to remove the bullet from his arm.
Kedah police officials are yet to give a full statement regarding the incident, but said that the officer responsible for the shooting has yet to step forward.

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Though the actions of the cop clearly seemed
unjustified (firing a weapon at two kids running a red lightâ€¦ overkill
anyone?) have you ever wondered â€œis it really that big of an offence to be
driving or riding without a licenceâ€?
Well short answer is, a definite yes.

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As of 2016 both the driver (and rider) and the passengers caught without a licence will be hauled straight into court to face charges for the offence.
Thatâ€™s right, even if you might not be the one behind the wheel at the time, you might face charges under Section 26 of the Road Transport Act where you could face a fine of up to RM1,000 or a yearâ€™s jail or both.

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Law enforcers are no longer issuing summons for offenders caught driving without a licence, instead those found at fault would have their vehicles seized and they would be barred from driving.

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So unless youâ€™d like to be a painted target (pun intentional) for the law, make that the person you trust to carry you from point A to point B does indeed has the proper documentation to do so.


Haze: Mâ€™sians complain online a lot more than Sâ€™poreans & Indonesians according to study

Complaining Online – youâ€™ve done it, weâ€™ve done it, EVERYONEâ€™s
done it.
Apparently, one of Malaysiaâ€™s favourite pastimes skyrocketed
to great heights during the haze that choked the several Southeast Asian
nations for most of September.

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In fact, a study has found that Malaysians were the BIGGEST
complainers online during the haze.
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The study conducted among Indonesians, Singaporeans and Malaysians by global market research and consulting firm Ipsos found that 9 out of 10 online conversations on haze were by Malaysians.

They also found that 78% of the Malaysian respondents were most
worried about the air quality in their surroundings.

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Appalled by the blanket of toxic smog that descended on their towns, cities and kampungs, scores of Malaysians took to their social media to voice their concerns.
Which resulted in 87% of the haze discussions dominated by Malaysians.

 â€œA total of 98,900 haze social media conversations were captured in Malaysia, with netizens creating a huge buzz online on the haze condition in the country.â€
Ipsos via Malay Mail
Of these online haze complaints, the discussion was mainly
focused on its impact on health and education.

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Meanwhile, our neighbours who were suffering as much as
Malaysians were surprisingly quiet.
7% of haze complaints were by Singaporeans while Indonesians
only contributed 6% to the conversations.

As Malaysia was declared No 1 most air polluted country in the world, with Kuching and KL landing in the top 3 most air polluted cities, many concerned voices rang throughout social media.

Ipsos also added that the Malaysian respondents also experienced throat irritation, eye infections, coughing and headaches during the haze that choked the nation for almost 3 weeks.

While the haze has largely dissipated from our air due to the changing winds, Indonesian forests continue to burn.
So far, several companies have been blamed for causing the haze and the Indonesian government has vowed to pursue criminal charges.


The truth all bananas and coconuts will know

The third culture kid (TCK) phenomenom isn’t new, but it has been more widely experienced by Malaysians in recent years.
A lot of Malaysians have never learned their mother tongue, or lived in other places before, or studied abroad. Some speak English with accents, picked up from elsewhere.

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Many Malaysians have experienced a strange sense of never being “enough”- not “Malaysian enough” in a foreign country because we speak with foreign accents, not “Malaysian enough” in our own country because we don’t speak our mother-tongue.

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A singer-songwriter from Los Angeles recently released a song that speaks to those experiencing this detachment from their identity.

While the song is written from Will Jay’s experience as an Asian-American, the feeling conveyed is the loss of his identity just to fit in with the American culture.
He never learned Mandarin. The only thing he can write in Mandarin is his own name.
It’s universal for many Malaysians who have struggled with their cultural identity. Everyone has tried to fit in- even if that means forgoing heritage, history, and language.

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In light of the news about Malaysians struggling with languages, perhaps we need to take a look at the complicated relationship we have with language.
Our relationship with language is loaded and complex. Language-shaming is nothing new to us. Many live through it daily.
Malaysians who don’t speak their mother-tongue are called bananas, oreos, coconuts. Malaysians who speak their mother-tongue exclusively are called selfish, anti-patriotic, or sheltered.

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Malaysians who speak English exclusively are called snobbish, sombong, or å´‡æ´‹ (idolizing the West). Malaysians who don’t speak English are called uneducated, lazy, or xenophobic.
The struggle with our languages spans race, economic status, and even political leanings. It’s the invisible divide that has caused tension over so many years.

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There’s no easy answer to this prickly topic. Politicians talk about tolerance, but the truth is that there’s nothing to tolerate. Different languages shouldn’t be something you inherently disagree with and have to endure.
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The Malaysian identity is diverse and accepting. Perhaps instead of squabbling over language and accents, we should put aside our differences and celebrate true Malaysian generosity together.


Grab Has Service Disruptions This Morning And They’re Trying To Fix It

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If you’re having problems trying to get a ride or order food, it’s because Grab’s services are currently down.

The company tweeted that they’re currently looking into the problem and will update its users once it’s back online.
However, they didn’t specify when exactly users can use their services again.
Dear users, we are currently experiencing a service disruption, which may result in your Grab app not working as expected. Our team is currently looking into this and we will update when the app is back up & running. Apologies for the inconvenience & thank you for your patience.Grab Malaysia
Grab is known for its multiple services including ride-sharing, food delivery, and courier services.
Dear users, we are currently experiencing a service disruption, which may result in your Grab app not working as expected. Our team is currently looking into this and we will update when the app is back up & running. Apologies for the inconvenience & thank you for your patience.— Grab Malaysia (@GrabMY) November 16, 2021

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Health DG Says Clothes Policing Shouldn’t Happen At Medical Facilities

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Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has responded to a claim that a woman was refused treatment at a government hospital because she was wearing shorts.

Noor Hisham said clothes or moral policing shouldn’t happen in health facilities. He also thanked the netizen who alerted the matter to him and said the ministry will launch an investigation into the matter.
If the claims are true, Noor Hisham said the ministry will take necessary action.
This shouldn’t happen in health facilities. We will investigate and if it is true will take necessary action. Thank you for highlighting this issue.— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) February 14, 2023
State Human Resources, Health and Indian Community Affairs Committee chairman A. Sivanesan said the state government will investigate the claims, New Straits Times reported.
Sivanesan said the medical officer on duty gave the woman a cursory examination on Sunday at 11pm. The officer then reprimanded her for wearing shorts before leaving the counter at the hospital’s emergency unit.
What happened that day?
On 13 February, Damien Chan told Nanyang Siang Pau that he was playing badminton with his friend when his friend’s girlfriend suddenly experienced sharp stomach pains.
Feeling worried, they rushed her to Kampar Hospital but was allegedly prevented from seeking treatment because she was wearing shorts.
Damien was forced to drive back to the hostel to get a pair of long pants for her. The woman, who was still in pain, was only allowed into the emergency department after she changed into long pants.
Damien’s friend was dissatisfied with the way his girlfriend was treated and asked why there was such a policy. The staff told him that it was according to hospital rules.
When they pressed the staff for more answers, they were allegedly chased out and scolded for having no manners.
Damien and his friend decided to file a formal complaint via email to the hospital’s management.
After the doctor’s examination, the woman was suspected to have suffered bad menstrual cramps and high blood pressure.
She’s otherwise in stable condition and was allowed to leave the hospital at 3am.
The moral policing gives a sense of deja vu
The incident has ticked off many netizens because the “rule” makes no sense, especially when it comes to treating patients since it could be a matter of life or death.
Netizens said the hospital was fortunate that nobody died when they were sent away to change clothes.
Most of them believe that the hospital shouldn’t turn away anyone seeking medical attention regardless of what they wear.
This incident brings to mind a previous case when a woman was denied entry at a police station after getting involved in an accident because she wore shorts.
Back then, netizens said it was ridiculous to expect victims to change out of their clothes, which could contain evidence, before going to the police station to seek help.
READ MORE: Woman In Shorts Denied Entry At Kajang Police Station After Getting Into An Accident
What if someone dies because of this stupid gatekeeping? By the time balik rumah tukar baju, a lot of things can happen. What if house is far? What if no transport? What if no one to accompany patient? If so fussy, at least provide a sarong.— thatsmyfullname 🕺 (@thatsmyfullname) February 15, 2023
Hospital should never denied ANYONE emergency treatment FULL STOP— david🏴🏳🏴🏁 (@david69723944) February 15, 2023
Emergency department is an Emergency Department which part does the hospital staff don’t understand?— Adam (@AdamAbdullah75) February 15, 2023
Emergency & essential services are supposed to serve the public regardless of attire, socioeconomic status, race , religion etc. When is this ridiculous moral policing going to end ?— Shivani Nagandran (@ShivaniNagandr1) February 15, 2023

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I Cracked The Happy Meal Surprise Toy Code For You

As kids, some of us used to beg our parents to buy a Happy Meal for us just to get the toys.
Now that the 90â€™s kids are adults and financially independent, thereâ€™s really nothing stopping us from buying as many Happy Meals as we want.
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Why would we want to do that? Simply because McDonaldâ€™s are hitting us right in the nostalgia with their 40th Anniversary toys from the 90’s.
Theyâ€™re bringing back the likes of Ronald McDonaldâ€™s best buddies Grimace and Hamburglar, Bugs Bunny from Space Jam and Furby, just to name a few.
The most interesting part is that you donâ€™t know what youâ€™d get!
So, naturally, I’m now going to ruin that for you…
The 90’s toys you can get with a Happy Meal for a few days. Photo: Screenshot from McDonald’s Malaysia FB.
The reason why you see so many cars lining up at your local McDonaldâ€™s drive-thru is that they’re either trying their luck for the limited edition Hello Kitty carrier (sold out everywhere at the time of writing), or trying to complete their collection of these nostalgic toys.
I simply couldnâ€™t miss the fun myself and my little misadventure started with dragging my colleagues to lunch in McDonaldâ€™s.
I bought two Happy Meals and got two Grimaces on my first try.

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It was then I realised, the toys werenâ€™t random at all!
Every â€˜random toyâ€™ is associated with a number. In this case, Grimace is Toy 6.
I decided to try out this hack at a different McDonaldâ€™s. I asked for toys with different numbers, and it worked!
By now Iâ€™ve gotten a belly from eating 4 Happy Meals  1 Tamagotchi replica, 2 Grimaces, and 1 Cowboy McNugget, each from different years within the 90â€™s.

Cowboy McNugget (top left), one of my Grimaces (top right) and Tamagotchi replica (bottom) from Happy Meals. (Photo credit: Azliyana Azlee via TRP)

5 hours and close to RM26 worth of Happy Meals later, my sister sent me a cheat code she found online for free.
Here it is for your convenience:

Be quick because these toys will only be available for a limited time!
We at TRP also hope that Malaysians stay civilised even though these toys are highly sought after. Let’s not repeat what happened in Uniqlo earlier this year.

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Study: M’sians Themselves Are The Source Of Fake News

“Fake news” has been a growing problem in recent years. Misinformation spreads quickly on social media, especially if it’s controversial.
And while the elderly are much more susceptible to believing in and spreading fake news, almost everyone has shared unverified information without fact checking beforehand.
But you’d like to think that you know better. After all, you’re not the one mass-forwarding Whatsapp messages into your family group chat.
You get your news from reputable sources… right?
You Are Fake News – Fake News GIF from Fakenews GIFs

The real problem is bias.
The thing with humans is that we are fundamentally really biased.
A study has shown that people remember facts wrongly to fit in with their biased worldview.
When presented with facts that were consistent to public opinion, the participants accepted it and remembered the numerical correlation.
When presented with facts that went against people’s beliefs, participants would remember the numbers correctly, but change the numerical correlation to fit their worldview.

Sometimes the proof is overwhelming.(Picture credit: Cheezburger)

The example used in the study was participants reading a news piece about the number of Mexican immigrants in the US declining from 12.8 million in 2007 to 11.7 million in 2014.
This fact (the decline of immigrants) is not consistent with the public assumption that there are more Mexican immigrants in the US than ever.
They found that people will remember the numbers correctly, but flip the numbers to show an increase instead the factual decrease so that it aligns with their bias of increasing immigrant numbers.

They werenâ€™t guessing â€“ they got the numbers right. But their biases were leading them to misremember the direction they were going.
Jason Coronel, Assistant Professor of Communication at The Ohio State University
These memory distortions caused by these biases are magnified when spread via word-of-mouth as well.
Participants were instructed to pass along the information to other people in a chain, similar to the “telephone chain” game.
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At the very end, researchers found that the average participant claimed that Mexican immigrants increased by 4.6 million when in reality they decreased by 1.1 million!
The results suggest that the outside world isn’t the only source of “fake news” we should be critical of.
This is particularly true for viral stories that spread in Malaysia which often involves reinforcing racial stereotypes, political prejudice, or gendered biases.

We need to realize that internal sources of misinformation can possibly be as significant as or more significant than external sources.
We live with our biases all day, but we only come into contact with false information occasionally.
Shannon Poulsen, Ohio State University.
It’s everyone’s responsibility to always fact-check hearsay and second-hand information.
But most importantly, keep your mind open to factual information that may not be what you want to hear.

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Who Is Howard Lee? Find Out Why He’s Trending And Why The Ipoh Timur MP Speaks In A British Accent

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Over the last few days, a clip of an interview by CodeBlue has been making its rounds across social media, garnering various comments from netizens.

The two minute video showcases an interview conducted by CodeBlue news site editor-in-chief Boo Su-Lyn with DAP’s Ipoh Timur MP Howard Lee on whether he supported strike action in the public health service, how long he would urge health care workers to wait for even just one solution before organising a walkout, whether he supported doctors’ demands to raise their weekend on-call claims to RM25 per hour, and whether he acknowledged that the public health service is in crisis.
In the video, Lee was criticised for the way he spoke and his seemingly arrogant body language.
Born in Ipoh, Lee attended SRJK (C) Poi Lam until primary 6. He then continued his secondary education at Great Yarmouth High School and Technology College, United Kingdom, and completed a BTEC National Diploma in Science at Great Yarmouth FE College in the East of England.
Netizens were quick to pick up on Lee’s accent, with many calling the video “hard to watch” due to his body language and tone.
Many also questioned Lee’s position to answer the health care related questions.
Wanita Pakatan Harapan tweeted:
We may disagree with the tone and the manner the questions were answered, but why would a backbencher MP have to answer for what should be the job of officials in @KKMPutrajaya? @codebluenews should interview @DGHisham and MOH officials who have been at the helm all these years.Wanita Pakatan Harapan via Twitter
Twitter user @Cashisnotking1 too questioned Lee’s position to be interviewed.
The health minister should be interviewed for these questions, not him. As an MP, who has no authority, he can express his view and fight for the ideas, but you can’t expect him to be too task specific or give assurance of outcome.@Cashisnotking1 via Twitter
Many also called out Lee’s behaviour and tone towards the interviewer.
Twitter user @TheFuturizts described the video as “disgusting to watch”.
Malaysia’s healthcare is at the brink of collapse, yet this MP arrogantly proposes the doctors to ‘give more room’ to the government to sort things out. From his body language, you could tell that this guy is just so full of himself.@TheFuturizts via Twitter
Another Twitter user @chairman_GLC too shared his disgust towards Lee’s tone of voice.
This is disgusting @howardlee_my. Your body language is so unprofessional. Your tone is condescending. I’m so embarrassed by this video clip. You could’ve done so much better.@chairman_GLC via Twitter
Besides that, freelance journalist @TehminaKaoosji tweeted:
Tone policing female journos is everyday sexism that male politicians and other authority figures are comfortable with- especially judging by appearances in the clip. Obviously there’s power distance between👨🏻 politician (male)/ 👨🏻 journo (male)- but rarely is the insouciance this nonchalantly pronounced.@TehminaKaoosji via Twitter
On the other hand, while Twitter user @azmanrocks first criticised the snippet of the interview, he then tweeted urging netizens to read the whole transcript of the interview before attacking Lee.
Update: I just read the whole interview transcript. I think the energy emanated by Howard was directed at Boo Su-Lyn and not the healthcare workers. So if my views rubbed off wrongly on Howard, then I beg Howard for pardon. I urge people to read the whole transcript.@azmanrocks via Twitter
Lee also responded to netizens via Twitter saying:
When one fishes for a response by emotionalising and weaponising the future of HCWs and the welfare of their families and health of their patients; I refuse to answer. I’ve been consistent in highlighting the problems faced by HCWs; the manner the question is asked is the manner I respond.Ipoh Timur MP Howard Lee

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Putrajaya Hospital Lodges Police Report Over Abusive Video From Local Celebrities

Two viral videos were posted onto Twitter on 15 March, criticizing the speed and quality of service of healthcare professionals at Putrajaya Hospital.
The first one was recorded by local Malaysian singer Dayangku Intan. In it, she claims that she was showing symptoms of Covid-19 such as fever, headache, and sore throat. At the recommendation of a doctor friend, Dayangku Intan then went to Putrajaya Hospital for a check-up.
In the video, she claimed that her wait was long and the attending doctor was curt. She complained that she was not given appropriate attention and service.
A fan and friend Azwan Ali, also known as Diva AA, later recorded his own video supporting Dayangku Intan and criticizing the hospital staff for not doing their due diligence.
In response, the Putrajaya Hospital Director Datuk Dr Nora’i Mohd Said has lodged a police report against both parties for slander. In a public announcement, the hospital notes that this is a critical time for our healthcare personnel who have to work additional hours to keep up with the increase in Covid-19 cases.
A picture of the police report lodged by Putrajaya Hospital.(Credit: Facebook)
The report states that these two videos from individuals with a wide audience have tarnished the hospital’s good name and reputation.
Our healthcare professionals are doing their best to care for all their patients during this stressful time. Let’s try to be understanding and extend some gratitude for them instead.

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Food delivery rider confesses to Post-PhD Depression, Mâ€™sians online offer valuable advice

The government says that we need more science graduates.
Headlines pop up all the time with calls for more scientists and engineers in Malaysia.
But our knowledgeable graduates have only one thing to say
to that: â€œNo one is hiring us.â€

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Youth unemployment is a serious issue and weâ€™ve read many
tales of talented and skilled youth resorting to food delivery just to make
ends meet.
Weâ€™re once again confronted with this sad reality when a tale titled â€œPost-PhD Depressionâ€ shared on the IIUM confessions page went viral.

Sedih aku baca iium confession ni. Semoga Allah bantu bro ni dapat kerjaya terbaik. Ya Allah Ya Razzak, bantulah insan ni. pic.twitter.com/YpvUX6Lg4X
â€” Sazwani (@ImanQurrotuaini) October 20, 2019

In the story signed off by â€œGrabfood PhD Holderâ€, the Bioprocess researcher recounts how he could not land a job despite earning his PhD in 2017.
At every job interview, the confessor was rejected for being â€œoverqualifiedâ€. When they tried to hide their academic qualifications, the 8-year post-degree gap becomes a point of fault.

â€œIâ€™m a man, almost 32 years old. With no stable job, no stable income. I’m get increasingly scared of the coming days. I feel bad for my mum and dad.
 At the age of 32, I should be able to financially provide for their daily necessities so that they don’t have to worry. There are 3 younger siblings who have not finished school that my parents need to support.
 Me? Only be able to sustain myself. I’m sorry, mum, dad and my younger siblings.â€
Grabfood PhD Holder
He also expressed regret of wasting 8 years on his Masters and PhD, valuable time that couldâ€™ve been used to build his career from scratch.

â€œI just realised that my friends are starting to succeed in life. I am 8 years behind.â€
Grabfood PhD Holder
The mournful confession ends with words of advice and
caution to not pursue a postgraduate degree directly after graduating. In his
words: Itâ€™s. Not. Worth. It.

â€œI would say postgrad is only suitable for working people with lots of experience and expert in certain field.â€
 â€œLecturers & Professor also should stop aiming fresh grad student to be their postgrad student. Please encourage them to work and gain experience first.â€
Grabfood PhD Holder

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The sobering confession garnered scores of reactions online, many were felt sorry for him and Malaysians also took the opportunity to share valuable advice to those seeking to further their education.

Screenshot from Twitter

Translation: “As a postgrad student, I can say it’s not worth it to continue right after degree if you are not interested in academics. If you want to be an educator/researcher after degree, continue with postgrad. If you want to work in the industry, gain work experience first. Posgrad can wait.”

Screenshot from Twitter

Screenshot from Twitter

Translation: “One of my lectures has said, work for at least a year to gain experience. Then, do your Masters.”

Screenshot from Twitter

Screenshot from Twitter

Translation: “I agree with this bro.Student intake should be reviewed. Do not make the university a Master and PhD factory. Encourage students to work after their degree. Only continue learning when there is a full time job to improve your career.”

While this may be a sad reality of the current job market, things may change as Malaysian public universities have recently dropped 38 â€œirrelevantâ€ courses, which are mainly in science and engineering.
The move would ease the youth unemployment for the future, current unemployed graduates have the Graduates@Work initiative announced at Budget 2020 to hopefully solve their problems.
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[Breaking] 15,902 Cases: New Record Number of Covid-19 Cases Two Days In A Row.

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Covid-19 cases as of today (24 July) are even higher than yesterday’s record with 15,902 reported.

The cases from yesterday (23) July were 15,573.
This takes the cumulative number of cases to 996, 393 with only 3,607 more cases to break the 1 million mark.
The total breakdown, both the daily new cases and total cases, by states are as follows:
Selangor – 7,351 (358,969)WPKL – 2,406 (108,006)Kedah – 867 (37,261)Johor – 804 (83,308)Sabah – 712 (78,652)Melaka – 631 (27,724)Negeri Sembilan – 625 (66,102)Penang – 505 (41,524)Kelantan – 502 (39,407)Perak – 469 (33,310)Pahang – 406 (20,963)Terengganu – 267 (14,045)Sarawak – 261 (73,579)WP Putrajaya – 59 (3,317)WP Labuan – 30 (9,578)Perlis – 7 (648)
#COVID19 Pecahan kes baharu mengikut negeri, 24 Julai. pic.twitter.com/fX7yKXzuif— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) July 24, 2021

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Covid-19 Trend On The Rise, Khairy Advises Public To Remain Vigilant As GE15 Nears

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Caretaker Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin reminded the public to be more cautious of the spread of Covid-19 as the campaign period for the 15th General Election (GE15) nears.

In a press conference today, Khairy said Covid-19 waves would come and go, adding that cases were now on the rise.
He also said the ministry was now highly recommending the use of face masks in crowded and enclosed areas. The minister himself was seen wearing a face mask in speaking at the press conference.
He said the upwards trend was believed to be due to the Omicron variant and the sub-variant XBB.
He advised the public to take good care of their family members during the election period, advising the vulnerable group – those aged 50 and above, those with comorbidities and low immune system, pregnant women and frontliners, including election workers, to get their second Covid-19 vaccine booster shot.
“Our second booster shots rate is still low. As it stands, only 519,839 Malaysians have taken their second booster shots,” said Khairy.
“The election campaign period will kick off on 5 November and we will be voting on 19 November. Let our democratic responsibility be done safely,” he added.
Khairy said that four XBB-positive cases have been recorded in Malaysia involving three male patients and one woman.
He said that three cases were new infections while another was a re-infection of Covid-19.
“The patients are aged between 25 to 51 years old and the cases are recorded in Selangor and Negeri Sembilan.”
Meanwhile, the former Rembau MP said that political parties and election candidates should set a good example during the election campaign period.
“Election candidates who want to go on house visits should wear face masks when visiting the sick and the elderly.
“Political parties too that hold ceramah in enclosed spaces should advise the attendees to wear face masks or provide face masks, for example, especially when the place is getting too crowded.”
Khairy also said that the Health Ministry had sent recommendations to the Election Commission (EC) on the standard operating procedure (SOP) for a safe general election and the matter would be announced by the election body.
On another matter, Khairy appeared coy on the possibility of contesting in Sungai Buloh for GE15, saying that he would leave such announcements to the UMNO leadership.

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Nasi Kandar Eatery-Linked Covid-19 Cluster In Kedah Explodes To Second Generation, Infects Schoolchildren

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When the Health Ministry confirmed the PUI Sivagangga Cluster on 28 July, Malaysians were horrified to learn that it stemmed from a nasi kandar shop owner (Case 8937) who did not follow the mandatory 14-day Home Surveillance Order (HSO) self-quarantine and went to visit the eatery instead.

As authorities call for patrons who dined at the Jitra, Kedah restaurant between 13 -24 July to undergo Covid-19 testing, it appears that the cluster has spread to the second generation of infection.
READ MORE: Nasi Kandar Restaurant Owner Confirmed Covid-19 Positive: Patrons Urged To Get Tested, 76 Kindergartens Shut Down
The Health Ministry confirmed on 2 August that the PUI Sivagangga Cluster that began as an import case has now become a community infection.
After the wife (Case 8983) of a positive restaurant customer (Case 8976) was confirmed as the cluster’s first second generation infection on 1 August, the figure ballooned to a whopping 11 new second generation Covid-19 infections the very next day.
Terdapat 11 kes baharu dikesan dari Kluster PUI Sivagangga hari ini.3 kes daripada jangkitan kes 8976. Manakala baki 8 kes adalah jangkitan kes 8975. pic.twitter.com/Xd0eVdDsdG— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 2, 2020
According to the Health Ministry the cluster now has grown to infect 19 individuals in the community.
The new infections include four children, two two-year old toddlers and two schoolchildren aged 7 and 10 years old.
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The Ministry also shares that it has tested 313 individuals as of 2 August, of which 280 tests came back negative and the results of 13 tests are still pending.

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Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 2 Ogos 2020 -Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia


These Luxury Hotels Are Now Quarantine Stations For Malaysians Returning From Overseas

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With the Health Ministry growing increasingly concerned of a third wave of Covid-19 outbreak via imported infections, Malaysians who return from overseas are required to undergo compulsory 14-days quarantine.
To ensure compliance, the authorities have begun enforcing the quarantine beginning 3rd April where all Malaysians and visitors will be transported to designated centres to be isolated for 14 days.
This move is also part of the tighter regulations under phase 2 of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
According to Malay Mail, there are 472 gazetted quarantine stations for Covid-19 in the country, which include public universities, community colleges, technical institutes, stadiums and prominent hotels.
Interestingly, the list of gazetted quarantine stations also includes several luxury hotels.
Thereâ€™s no word yet on who gets the luxury of isolation in these plush locations, but hereâ€™s some that may interest you.
Palace of the Golden Horses, Seri Kembangan
Credit: Palace of the Golden Horses/Facebook
Tanjung Rhu Resort, Langkawi
Credit: Booking.com
Hilton Kuala Lumpur
Credit: Booking.com
Four Points by Sheraton, Puchong
Credit: Marriott International
Dorsett Grand Subang, Subang Jaya
Credit: Agoda
Impiana KLCC Hotel
Credit: Impiana Hotels, Resorts & Spas
Cosmo Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Credit: Cosmo Hotel Kuala Lumpur
Furama Bukit Bintang
Credit: Agoda
ibis Kuala Lumpur City Centre Hotel
Credit:  Accor
Ramada Suites Kuala Lumpur City Centre
Credit: Booking.com

You can see the full list on the Malaysian governmentâ€™s e-Federal Gazette portal HERE.

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Prominent five-star hotels gazetted as Covid-19 quarantine stations
DECLARATION OF QUARANTINE STATIONS (NO. 7) 2020


Covid-19 Frontliner Allegedly Died Of Exhaustion, But MOH Says Otherwise

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A non governmental organisation (NGO) group announced on Tuesday (19 Jan) that one of its members, who serves as a Covid-19 frontliner, had died of exhaustion while on duty.

Skuad Pengurusan Jenazah Malaysia, a KL-based charity group that helps folks manage funerals and burials, shared on its Facebook page that medical officer Dr Ali Noor Hassan fell sick due to the workload.
They said he was exhausted and had little time to rest after working on the frontlines of the Health Ministry (MOH) in battling the Covid-19 pandemic.
According to the post, Dr Ali fell asleep while on duty and fainted – eventually leading to his death.
The Facebook post also included a picture said to be the last picture of Dr Ali taken by a friend before his passing.

MOH Responds
As Dr Ali’s shocking death began going viral, MOH today (20 Jan) denied that the doctor died from exhaustion due to the workload.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham told Sinar Harian that the doctor was actually suffering from another disease, which had nothing to do with overexertion.
Dr Ali’s wife, Asilah Alqarny, later took to Facebook to clear the air and revealed that he had died at Hospital Kuala Lumpur due to acute respiratory distress (ARDS).
Though ARDS is a complication seen in severe Covid-19 infections, Dr Noor Hisham confirmed that the frontliner had tested negative for the coronavirus.
In her Facebook post, Asilah described him as a generous man who often gave free medical consultations to those in need.
She also praised him as  a filial son who devoted his time to caring for his mother who was diagnosed with lung cancer in 2018.

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Dr Ali meninggal bukan sebab terlampau penat  Artikel Penuh : https://www.sinarharian.com.my/article/119978/Dr-Ali-meninggal-bukan-sebab-terlampau-penat? © 2018 Hakcipta Terpelihara Kumpulan Karangkraf


16-Month-Old Toddler Dies In Sepang After Being Run Over By School Bus

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A 16-month girl was killed in a tragic accident after the school bus that her sister took ran over her in front of their family home in Taman Anggerik, Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi in Sepang yesterday.

The incident occurred at 12.15pm yesterday, while the toddler’s 13-year old sister had just boarded the bus to go to her school.
According to Sepang police chief ACP Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof said the toddler was believed to have been running after her sister who is unaware of it.
“She (the toddler) was found under the bus when it drove off.
“The victim’s sister got down from the bus to find the toddler severely injured on the head and several parts of the body.
“She was pronounced dead on arrival at the Salak Health Clinic in Sepang,” Wan Kamarul was quoted by New Straits Times.
He added that the body was sent to Putrajaya Hospital for post mortem.
The case is being investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

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Overseas cinemas to show Avengers: Endgame for 72-hours straight

International cinema chain AMC Theatres is going to screen Avengers: Endgame round-the-clock for three days because of the high demand for pre-sale tickets.

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“AMC guests have already purchased more tickets to AVENGERS: ENDGAME than weâ€™ve ever sold in advance of a filmâ€™s release â€“ and our first shows arenâ€™t until Thursday evening.”
Elizabeth Frank, EVP Worldwide Programming for AMC.
AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the world with more than 1,000 theatres and nearly 11,100 screens across the globe.
So what are they doing for Avengers: Endgame?

29 AMC theatres are scheduled to be open around the clock Thursday through Friday
 An additional 18 AMC theatres are scheduled to be open around the clock Thursday through Saturday or Friday through Sunday
 An additional 17 AMC theatres are scheduled to be open around the clock Thursday night through Sunday, more than 72 hours straight!

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Unfortunately, the selected cinemas are only in the United States as far as we can tell, but maybe Malaysian cinemas might still follow suit.

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One thing’s for sure. Those scalpers who were selling tickets for hundreds of ringgit can go fly kites.

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