CMCO Day 1: Long Queues & Social Distancing Fails Show Up On Social Media

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Today, 4th May, is Day 1 of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), where opening of the economy means that thousands of Malaysians leave their homes after 47 days of staying at home.
As businesses open their doors, images of crowds and long queues are popping up on social media.
Amongst the images that have garnered attention online are the snaking queues sighted at Kenanga Wholesale City in Kuala Lumpur that appears to spill over to the road.

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Some instances social distancing fails were also recorded aboard public transportation.
Hai ktm kenapa tiada tanda social distance seperti @MyRapidKL people are to crowded this morning pliss improve pic.twitter.com/hBWOVEBd4r— farah (@farahsyahirah2) May 4, 2020

However, things over at RapidKLâ€™s trains seem to be going well. The rail operator tweeted out images from this morning showing temperature checks and passengers adhering to social distancing on platforms and inside the trains.

Day 1 of the CMCO looks to be a mixed bag as Malaysians adjust to the new normal but it’s vital that everyone adheres to social distancing to break the transmission of Covid-19.

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This Super Mario Toy Plays Just Like The Game But In Real Life

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Super Mario is one of those nostalgic games that never gets boring. Until today, Mario still stands as a beloved pop-culture icon.

Now, LEGO has brought Mario to life with their LEGO Super Mario range that promises a never-before-seen play experience.
Like the game character, LEGO’s Adventures with Mario toy can complete courses that you build in real life. Additionally, the Mario toy is also animated- he can blink, collect coins, play music and sound, jump, and even takes “damage” thanks to a seamless LCD screen on the toy that allows for such interactive play on a traditional brick experience.
The Adventures With Mario Starter Course comes with the green Start Pipe, Goal Pole, Bowser Jr, Goomba, and the “?” Block, all of which is interactive with Mario.
Sure, Mario can take a nap too!(Credit: LEGO)
Build your course freely with the pieces provided, complete the challenge, and rebuild a brand new course! Each game is unique and special as it will be built by the player!
Of course, the Super Mario universe is bigger than just that, which is why there are plenty of Expansion Sets available for you to build a bigger playground, including the Guarded Fortress Expansion Set, Toad’s Treasure Hunt Expansion Set, and many others.
In addition, you can also buy collectible enemy characters that each has their own interactive actions.
Spice up your gameplay with enemy characters!(Credit: TRP)
But moving pictures speak a thousand words, check out the gameplay for yourself in this video, courtesy of LEGO Group 2020.

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Meet Malaysia’s First International Hijabi Model Who Became An Overnight Sensation

When news broke of a Malaysian model headlining Nike’s global campaign for their first ever modest swimwear line, little did Arinna Erin Wira know how much her life would change.
Suddenly, the 25-year-old was catapulted into the spotlight as the entire nation cheered her success in becoming Malaysia’s first international hijabi model.
TRP readers react to the news of Arinna’s selection in the Nike global campaign.
While the feat is worthy of admiration, the London-based Selangorian reveals to TRP the story behind her global success.
Honestly, I didn’t think it (Nike campaign) would’ve been a big deal at first. Like, who am I to even be standing with these crazy talented women?Arinna Erin to TRP.
The crazy talented women that Arinna refers to are Zahra Lari, a professional figure skater from UAE and Saudi Arabia’s first female technical diver, Nouf Alosaimi, whom she joins as the faces of the Nike Victory Swim Collection.
The four hijabi faces of the Nike Victory Swim Collection.(Credit: Nike via Arinna Erin)
How exactly did a girl from Petaling Jaya get selected for Nike’s global campaign after 5 years in the industry? As the story goes, the opportunity came as a total surprise to Arinna.
One day, I was contacted by a casting director who asked me if I was free for 3 days to shoot for Nike in Spain.The main question they asked was â€œcan you swim? Without hesitation, I said yes!Good thing I loved swimming though! If I couldn’t, I would’ve gone to the nearest swimming centre in London and forced myself to learn.Arinna Erin to TRP.
Arinna Erin in Nikeâ€™s modest swimwear campaign.(Credit: Nike)
And so, Arinna flew out to Spain in what was her first international voyage for a shoot and describes the entire experience as amazing.
I felt super humbled to be surrounded by such amazing and successful women who are so passionate in what they do. It made me want to work even harder in life.Of course, there were many many moments when I thought to myself: Why am I even here?Arinna Erin to TRP.
As she says, “everything happens for a reason” and Arinna incidentally found herself becoming a Malaysian representative on the global stage.
I still don’t know what to make of it because I’ve never gotten that much attention in my life. I’m glad I made my country proud, but the entire time I was just hoping to have made my parents proud.Arinna Erin to TRP.
In fact, she credits much of her success to her parents, believing that their blessings opened the doors to the opportunities she received. She expressly told TRP how much of an impact they’ve made on her, from driving her forward in her education to building her self-esteem.
Arinna with her mother at her graduation from Brunel University London.(Credit: @arinna.erin/Instagram)
This self-esteem certainly comes in handy as Arinna has now inadvertently become the face of female empowerment and also part of the conversation of female Muslim athletes’ contentious relationship with the sporting world on their attire.
In 2019 alone, we’ve seen this issue rear up on two opposite ends. In October 2019, a Muslim student athlete in the US was disqualified from a race for wearing a hijab. Closer to home, the Terengganu state government announced their decision to withdraw their athletes from rhythmic gymnastics and women’s gymnastics in September 2019 due to concerns over their attire and movements.
Teenage Malaysian gymnasts in practice at a local sports school.(Credit: Fadza Ishak/Channel News Asia)
Reflecting on this, Arinna expresses disappointment on the policing of women’s attire.
There’s so much we can do but we’re limited to the things we wear on our heads or that we’re not deemed to be dressed appropriately because “they” say so. Women for generations have been fighting for their rights, it’s all about timing and we will win this fight.Arinna Erin to TRP.
Nonetheless, she believes as more voices join in on the issue, it’s a step in making a difference.
As for her role in all this, the recent graduate from Brunel
University London with a Master of Science in Business Intelligence and Social
Media hopes to inspire women to truly be more than okay with who they are and
what they love doing.
There’s so much pressure on women to conform to what society wants them to be and not who they want to be for themselves.I’m an advocate of staying true to myself despite what people think of me. I always remind myself; As long as God, your parents and you yourself know your intentions and what you’re doing, nothing and no one else matters.Your niat (intentions) is all that matters. That is something I live by. You do you, girl.Arinna Erin to TRP.
If you’re looking forward to more of Arinna, hang on tight to your seats as she’s been planning out a busy 2020 with her UK agency, BAME Models.
In the meantime, the Malaysian beauty is keeping herself busy freelancing as a social media strategist for a UK sustainable modest fashion brand and interning at an e-commerce modest fashion company.
Arinna’s modelling work in the UK.(Credit: @nea.wear/Instagram)
Here’s to seeing more amazing things by Arinna!

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It’s Official! Coldplay Is Coming To KL This November, Ticket Details Inside

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It’s finally happening, peeps! Coldplay is finally coming to Malaysia for their world tour!

With all the teaser and anticipation that got us clinging to our seats, the wait is so worth it. We can’t wait to see this band of four perform live in front of our eyes!
READ MORE: Coldplay’s Billboard Teaser In Bukit Bintang Hints At Potential Malaysia Concert
The announcement was made by PR Worldwide on their social media today.
Coldplay is going to perform live in Kuala Lumpur for their Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour.
The British rock band will be performing for the first time in Malaysia at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium on 22 November 2023.
🪐Coldplay: Music Of The Spheres World Tour – delivered by DHL 🪐You’ve waited for this moment, for the first time ever, Coldplay is coming to Malaysia!!📅 Date：22 November 2023📍 Venue: National Stadium Bukit Jalil pic.twitter.com/TAHkx7ktXd— PR Worldwide (@PRWorldwide) May 9, 2023
Coldplay also announced the exhilarating news on their Instagram. Together with the Asia and Australia Tour in November, they’ve announced that they will be performing in countries such as Japan, Taiwan, Indonesia, Australia and as well as Malaysia.
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Tickets will be on sale on Wednesday, 17 May from 10 am onwards at livenation.my.
You can get your hands earlier on the tickets if you are a CIMB Bank cardholder with their exclusive presale on Tuesday, 16 May from 10 am to 12 am. The presale tickets will be available via http://golive-asia.com.
For the time being, we don’t know the exact prices yet, but it will be announced soon. You can keep up with the updates by following the social media accounts of PR Worldwide, GoLive Asia or Live Nation Malaysia.
Well then, it’s time to jam to all their famous songs from Viva La Vida and The Scientist to Sky Full of Stars and Paradise. With a capacity of 85,000 seats in the stadium, it’s going to be one magical night full of stars that’s for sure!
So, mark your calendars! It’s going to get pretty hectic on May 17.

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Kuching moves Malaysia Day celebration indoors due to haze

Our brothers and sisters in East Malaysia are struggling with the awful haze as well, so much so that the authorities there have been forced to move their Malaysia Day celebrations indoors.

Haze in Kuching, Sarawak are getting worse. Yesterday I went out with my friend and its not even a minute when we outside of the mall, the air was so hot and most of us in Kuching wear a face mask. Its getting hotter day by day. Ya Allah, semoga hujan cepat turun. Aamiin~ pic.twitter.com/YcZovBlYtQ
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While originally celebrated at the open Padang Merdeka, Deputy Chief Minister Datuk Amar Awang Tengah Ali Hasan has announced that the celebrations will be moved to the indoor Stadium Perpaduan.
According to the Malay Mail, the decision was made by the Malaysia Day Organising Committee over concerns of the negative health effects of the ongoing haze.
Awang Tengah stated that the Meteorological Department, Natural Resources and Environmental Board (NREB) and the Department of Environment (DoE) have given their input regarding the haze situation and the committee has determined that the health risks to the public are too high.
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This year’s celebration centers around the theme of Sayangi Malaysiaku: Malaysia Bersih (Love Our Malaysia: A Clean Malaysia).
Pretty ironic that it had to be moved due to unclean air!
He affirms that there are about 100 hotspots detected in Kalimantan, Indonesia, and that the southwest monsoon winds are bringing the haze towards Sarawak.
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He said that adjustments will have to be made for the performances and celebrations, but remains confident that the Malaysia Day celebration will be another success.
Stay safe this Malaysia Day, everyone!


4 teens arrested for beating 20-month-old baby to death in Sabah

A 20 month-old baby boy was brutally beaten to death by 4 teenage girls in Semporna, Sabah.

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The tragic incident happened when the boyâ€™s mother had asked the teenagers – 1 Indonesian and 3 Filipinas aged between 16 and 19 – to babysit the infant.
The 4 teens were apparently living together with the 23-year-old divorcee who was a local.
During the mother’s absence, one of the suspects began slapping the child and tossed him onto a bed because he wouldn’t stop crying.

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It was reported that the baby had hit his face on the bedâ€™s metal frame while the suspect was roughing him up.
All 4 teens allegedly took part in the savage beating with one suspect even heartlessly stomped on the babyâ€™s back.

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When the mother returned home later that day, she was shocked to see her child pale, weak and having difficulty breathing.
She immediately rushed her son to the hospital, but unfortunately, the child was pronounced dead some 6 hours later.
All 4 teens have been arrested.
Police said since being locked up, the suspects have not stopped crying.

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Drug tests on the teens also came back negative.
Police also had witnesses that corroborated the girls’ rough treatment of the toddler.
The case is currently classified under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.


Penang Now Has No More ICU Beds To Treat Covid-19 Patients, Non-ICU Beds At 70% Capacity

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The capacity of the beds in Intensive Care Unit (ICU) wards in Penang to treat Covid-19 patients has reached 100% while for non-ICUs it has exceeded 70%.

Sinar Harian quoted the state’s Chief Minister, Chow Kon Yeow who said that Covid-19 cases nationwide recorded an increase with 1,682 cases in Penang for the 18th week of 2021 which is from 2 to 8 May.
The Minister asked those with symptoms to seek treatment or undergo screening immediately.
Don’t procrastinate as there are some cases in which getting treatment late ends in severe conditions such as shortness of breath and death. Case reports are on the rise and the utilization rate of state medical facilities as a whole has exceeded 70 per cent for non-ICU beds.Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow via Sinar Harian
It’s reported that the clusters stem from infections in the workplace, educational institutions, social and economic activities.
Johor and Klang Valley also maxed out
Previously, it has been reported that beds in ICUs in Klang Valley have reached maximum capacity with the Health Ministry planning on converting normal units to treat to more patients.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah previously said that one of the reasons for the overload was due to an increase in young patients who developed severe symptoms.
READ MORE: Klang Valley Hospitals Now At Maximum Capacity
It’s the same for Johor as they’ve have exceeded the capacity of ICU beds in government hospitals to treat -19 patients, based on reports from Astro Awani.
The state’s Health and Environment Committee Chairman Vidyananthan Ramanadhan said recently that 49 patients were treated in the ICU at six specialist hospitals in Johor.
It exceeds the number of 43 Covid-19 ICU beds reserved in the state, thus making the capacity of ICU beds to treat COVID-19 patients now at 114%.

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Notify The Cops If You’re Going Back To Your Hometown This Raya, Says PDRM

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The men in blue are advising the public to notify them if they wish to go home to their respective hometowns for Hari Raya, with housebreaking cases expected to increase during Aidilfitri.

Sentul district police chief, ACP Beh Eng Lai said that the number of burglary cases during festive seasons had dropped in the last two years due to the enforcement of the Movement Control Order (MCO).
However, Beh expected a tougher time for the police during this Aidilfitri as it has been two years since the public are allowed to travel back home to their village during Hari Raya.
“We expect this year many houses will be left empty (during the festive season), and this is a challenge for the police to ensure every house is safe and is not broken into by thieves,” he was quoted by Bernama.
In addressing the issue, Beh said that the cop had today launched the Rumah Selamat Campaign nationwide to protect the people’s homes during Raya holiday.
The Rumah Selamat campaign will see the cops patrolling registered housing areas during the festive season.
According to Beh, 106 police officers will be involved in this campaign for the Sentul district.
“Announcements have been made to the local community to encourage the public to fill in the form notifying that they are going back to their hometown.
“The police will patrol at least once a day for every house registered. Forms can be obtained physically at the nearest Rukun Tetangga Area or online via Facebook and WhatsApp,” he added.
Beh also advised the public to take ensure that they leave their house locked before going back to their hometown, and suggested to those who can afford it to install CCTV security cameras at their house.

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[Watch] Young Boy Held Up A Middle Finger Instead Of ‘Mini Love’ During Merdeka Parade

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After two years of not holding a National Day parade due to the pandemic, the 65th National Day celebration this year featured several entertaining surprises.

READ MORE: [Watch] “So Cute!” Malaysians Loved Seeing Police Dogs Walking In Shoes During Merdeka Parade
Unfortunately, a poor boy accidentally surprised everyone watching the parade when he showed a middle finger.
The young boy, who wore a tiny fireman’s jacket and hat, stood in a boat that was fashioned into a parade float.
He was supposed to hold up a ‘mini love’ sign with his fingers as the float went past the crowd.
Mini love turn out wrong😂😂 im dead#DataranMerdeka #dataran pic.twitter.com/6NPj1C4c92— 🦋 (@lizasdaughter) August 31, 2022
However, he held up a middle finger instead to the shock of the people watching. The fireman standing beside him quickly tried to cover his hand when he realized the mistake.
In another video, the young boy explained that he held up the middle finger because he didn’t know how to do the ‘mini love’ symbol. He also said he was tired and planned to skip school out of embarrassment.
Dia tak tahu buat minilove tu. Sedih dah wawa. Dia cakap taknak pergi sekolah dah esok sebab malu. pic.twitter.com/yuKCvOb0AI— syirasshi (@iraskywalker94) August 31, 2022
Netizens found the whole situation hilarious. Some joked that Malaysia could finally compete with a Singaporean boy who made a similar hand sign during Singapore’s National Day parade.
A few netizens pitied the fireman standing next to the boy too because he had to quickly try to ‘fix’ the boy’s finger position.
Fortunately, all was not lost for the little boy because he managed to hold out the correct ‘mini love’ symbol in the parade after the incident.
korang sambung lah gelak 🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/8APERqxD7e— احمد (@AreSyah) August 31, 2022
Finally kita di Malaysia dah dapat compete dengan budak legend Singapore 😂 this happened during their National Day Parade back in entah bila https://t.co/sp6LrUiHtY— finn (@clarkyybruh) August 31, 2022
HAHHAAHHAHA ABANG BOMBA YANG CUAK— xoxoxo (@ilofffffffyou) August 31, 2022
Astaga 😭 Dekat sini dia dah pandai buat mini lurve pic.twitter.com/8k4ih2duGc— афик (@afiqdruce) August 31, 2022

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Profitable Business Selling Bottled Water And Pandan Leaves Outside Cemetery

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A young man has started a business selling bottled water and pandan leaves in front of a cemetery, which has proven successful.

The man has been praised for his creativity and hard work.
According to a Facebook posting by a netizen named Mateen Rahman, the man’s business model is simple, with low capital requirements and risk.
The man sells 1.5-litre bottles of water for RM2 and small bags of pandan leaves for RM3 outside a cemetery in Klang.
The man selling bottled water and pandan leaves in front of a cemetery in Klang. (Pix: FB/Mateen Rahman)
Mateen estimated that if he has 100 customers daily, he can earn RM500.
If he works only on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday for three days, he can earn up to RM6,000 a month.
Netizens have praised the young man for his initiative and hard work.
One netizen said he would like to give money to those who work hard, not those who get something for nothing.
Another netizen said it is good; sometimes, people forget to bring water and flowers when they arrive at the cemetery.
He sells 1.5-litre bottles of water for RM2 and small bags of pandan leaves for RM3. (Pix: FB/Mateen Rahman)
Mateen estimated that the young man’s monthly sales cost is only RM390.
A bottle of water is sold for RM2, while a bag of pandan leaves costs RM3.
By selling to 100 customers a day on weekends, the entrepreneur can earn RM6,000 a month.
The man’s success shows that starting a successful business with low risk and low capital requirements is possible with a simple idea and hard work.

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Kind-Hearted Malaysians Flock To Blind Couple’s Shopee Store

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They say that, the greater the obstacle the more glory in overcoming it.

After months of unemployment following the closure of the restaurant that they had worked at, local husband and wife Yusri Azis and Nur Jannah Tan Jia Hui, both graduates from University Malaya (UM), had decided to start up their own online business on Shopee as a means to make ends meet.
Later, with help from one of their old UM buddies, the couple managed to set up their very own Shopee store under the name ‘Yus Bisnes’ which went online as recently as June 2021 – selling an assortment of food items and fitness products.
Now all of this might seem very ordinary until we come to realise that both Yusri and Jia Hui are visually impaired.
As the couple endeavoured to promote their business among the Shopee community, a man who calls himself Bro Nutella on Twitter took notice of the couple’s unique tale and called upon his fellow netizens to show support for the striving entrepreneurs.
Terjumpa post ini di FB, mohon follow Shopee beliau & boleh dptkan produk2 yg dijual di Shop pasangan iniSama2 kita support & membantu yahttps://t.co/bb4D8EK4qj pic.twitter.com/T1P7uvZAvY— Bro Nutella (@NizamArif_) June 3, 2021
With just one quick shout-out from Bro Nutella, Malaysians from all corners of the country rallied together in solidarity with Yus Bisnes and managed to buy up the couple’s products.
Notably, in less than 24 hours, the couple’s humble Shopee store managed to sell close to RM600 worth of products.
Netizens were also excited to share their product reviews from Yus Bisnes and recommended their ‘Sambal Hitam Pahang’ as a must-try for everyone.
(Credit: Yus Bisnes/Shopee)
Sambal hitam brand ni memang sedap gila tak tipuuuuu!!!!— dzarrah (@dzxrrxh) June 3, 2021
Biasa beli, sekali beli mau takmau lima enam pek jugak 😍😍— نوح (@snfatimahazhar) June 4, 2021
Malaysians were so excited over the delectable sambal that Yus Bisnes successfully sold 1,000 packets of the stuff, and some customers had even come out to reveal that the item had been sold out.
(Credit: Shopee Malaysia/Facebook)
With their business slowly taking off, Yusri personally went on Facebook to thank their customers for their support.

Grateful for the love they had received, Yusri also came back to provide some clarity to their curious customers on how people who are visually impaired like himself use technology in order to navigate the world, with an informative video tutorial on how the blind can run a business on Shopee.
In the clip, Yusri provides a detailed explanation on how he uses an Android phone supported by an application called TalkBack in order to accomplish his tasks.

Yusri and his wife’s amazing story even caught the attention of Shopee’s Head of Seller Management, Zed Li, who said that the company was thrilled that its community of sellers were joining hand to help each other’s business.
We created the Shopee Uni Facebook Page all those years back to encourage a community of sellers to learn from and share their knowledge with each other. It is amazing to witness other sellers stepping forward and guiding Yusri on how to improve his sales and to see Yusri immediately sharing his knowledge on how he goes about utilising Shopee to salvage his loss of income despite his physical challenges. Yusri’s story is an example of how we are making e-commerce accessible to everyone.Shopee’s Head of Seller Management Zed Li.
He added that Shopee also organizes an average of 50 online classes every month to train sellers on a wide range of helpful topics such as basic online selling techniques, marketing, handling logistics, and even the ins-and-outs of customer service through its free Shopee University seller workshop to enable sellers to optimize their sales on the platform.

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Loh Siew Hong’s Three Children To Remain As Muslims, High Court Rules

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The Kuala Lumpur High Court has dismissed single mother Loh Siew Hong’s bid to nullify the unilateral conversion of her three children to Islam.

According to reports by Malay Mail, Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh ruled that there was no evidence that the three children had stopped practising Islam.
He said:

There is another aspect of Indira’s case that has rarely been discussed in subsequent reported cases. It concerns the welfare of the children that must take precedence. Having regard to all the circumstances of the case, there is no evidence before me that the three children are not happy staying with the applicant. Therefore, the welfare of the children, within the meaning of Indira Gandhi, dictates that the status quo should remain.
Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh
Wan Ahmad Farid added that the children also showed eagerness to continue to practise their faith through their actions.
He noted that one child even expressed an ambition to become a shariah lawyer someday.
He said:

In response, the applicant (Loh) denied this in her further affidavit. It was a bare denial. After having obtained custody of the child pursuant to the habeas corpus order, the three children were staying with the applicant. However, the applicant did not deny the affirmative assertion that the three children continued professing the religion of Islam in performing the daily Subuh prayers when they were in her custody.
Justice Wan Ahmad Farid Wan Salleh
Speaking to FreeMalaysiaToday, Loh’s lawyer A Srimurugan said an appeal against the decision of the High Court will be filed soon at the Court of Appeal.

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“Don’t Blame Me” Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Says Logging Activities In Nenggiri Are Legal

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On 7 June, the Orang Asli community in Kelantan protested the building of the Nenggiri hydroelectric dam project that would destroy their ancestral lands and the protected forests.

The RM5 billion hydro dam would flood many Orang Asli kampung and the forests, and as a result, displaces many families from their homes.
READ MORE: Kelantan Orang Asli Protest RM5B Nenggiri Hydro Dam Project, Will Lose Homes And Ancestral Land
Berita Harian reported that Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besar Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah said the logging at the Nenggiri permanent forest reserves (HSK) in Gua Musang are licensed.
In fact, he said that logging has long been contributing to the state’s income revenue.
Although logging is permitted, it must be done within the laws and not above the yearly logging quota that’s set by the state government. The company carrying out the logging activities need to follow the regulations approved by Penilaian Impak Alam Sekitar (EIA).Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besat Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah
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Mohd Amar also said that the logging issue is not a big deal because it’s an old story.
However, he added that the state government doesn’t deny that there have been log thefts in Kelantan but assured the public that theft cases will be investigated by the Forestry Department. He said log thefts happen in other states too.
When there’s log theft, the Menteri Besar or the state government shouldn’t be blamed. As an example, we don’t blame the father when a child steals because the one stealing is the child. That’s the same when it comes to the issue of log theft.Kelantan Deputy Menteri Besat Datuk Mohd Amar Nik Abdullah
Save Kelantan president Datuk Husma Musa said a former state EXCO has allegedly revealed that compartment 26 in the Nenggiri permanent forest reserve has been classified as a virgin jungle reserve.
However, a state government company Daulah Najah Sdn Bhd was given the approval to carry out logging activities there.
He also claimed there was a log theft at the compartment next to it, compartment 25, causing an approximate loss of RM5 million.
The Forestry Department has allegedly confiscated the felled trees in compartment 25 for investigations.

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How Malaysia’s 8th Prime Minister Was Installed And Resigned In 17 Months

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Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin, also known as Muhyiddin Yassin, had the unenviable task of being the Prime Minister of Malaysia during an unprecedented global pandemic.

We have covered his political journey up to when he became the Prime Minister on 29 February 2020.
READ MORE: The Dark Horse of Malaysian Politics: Muhyiddin Yassin
However, let’s take a look at how he got to where he is today and the political scheme of things that have led to him tendering his resignation as the eighth Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Where The Troubles Began
Mahiaddin being sworn in.
At 72, Mahiaddin was sworn in as Prime Minister by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong on 1 March 2020 after a week of uncertainty following the collapse of Pakatan Harapan government that was led by Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
The Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah intervened to solve the deadlock by consulting with all Members of Parliament one-by-one in private, before appointing Mahiaddin as the Prime Minister.
As he was put into the position without a general election or public vote, there was still a chance that Mahiaddin could be replaced when Parliament convened on 9 March 2020. But until then, he had a chance to form a government.
Dodging The Bullet
Azhar Azizan Harun.
Almost immediately there were reports of the 14th Parliamentary Assembly sitting being postponed to May 18. It then became a single day sitting to hear the speech by the Yang di-Pertuan. There. There will be no meeting.
Due to the Covid-19 dangers at the time, a Parliamentary meeting was set for 13 July instead. It was during this meeting that Mahiaddin flexed his support by narrowly clearing a major political test to remove the lower house speaker.
Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun was installed as Dewan Rakyat Speaker after a lunch break without a vote from MPs. The move brought ire from the opposition.
All motions for a confidence vote were unlikely to happen.
The Third Wave
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Covid-19 cases in Malaysia were low. The country was considered one of the best countries in the world to have handled the pandemic. It sustained the people’s confidence in Mahiaddin. But then, a misstep…
The Sabah state election (26 September to 12 October 2020) resulted in a third wave of Covid-19 cases as people from across the country went there to campaign and then returned home.
Afterwards, the government scrambled to contain the outbreak by imposing a conditional movement order in Sabah and selected states.
The Hail Mary

As the number of cases increased, Mahiaddin’s popularity waned. Nothing he did, from the ever-changing MCO and National Recovery Plan to Financial Assistance and SOPs, seemed to work.
All the while Mahiaddin was operating as the Prime Minister without a deputy. Some speculated that it was done to prevent votes for him from splintering.
That changed this year (2021) on 7 July when he named Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as his deputy and Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein as a Senior Minister. A move, some say, was done to placate UMNO and for Mahiaddin to retain a majority.
The Fumble
Parliament, 26 July 2021
On 26 July 2021, Parliament and Law Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan, stated that Emergency Ordinances, which had been in place since 11 January, were retracted on 21 July.
The statement was then rebuked by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong who holds the Constitutional right to enact and repeal the Emergency Ordinance.
The issue fractured Mahiaddin’s already fragile alliance. Because of it, two Ministers and about a dozen MPs pulled their support for the Prime Minister and the opposition challenged his majority.
On 13 August, Mahiaddin extended an olive branch to the opposition. He promised a General Election, a cross-party framework, and additional funds. But, it did not work. Some even looked at it as a bribe.
Today (16 August), after less than two years, Mahiaddin has resigned his position as Prime Minister.

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Nurses Are Going To Singapore In Droves Because They Pay Better And Now Johor Is Facing Workforce Shortages

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There are between 15,000 to 18,000 vacancies for nurses in Johor due to the current shortage of health personnel in the state.

State Health and Unity Committee chairman Ling Tian Soon said that there’s an exodus of nurses to Singapore due to the luxurious offer they received.
This, added to the increasing number of hospitals, were among the contributing factor to the current shortage of nurses in the state.
 “There are now 12,533 nurses in Johor, with 8,777 in public hospitals and 3,756 in private hospitals.
“When I made an official visit to the private and government hospitals in Johor recently, most of the health personnel voiced their concern that many graduates leave for the neighbouring country as they get attractive salary offers.
“They work as nurses in Singapore, but their salary is equal to that of a specialist doctor in Malaysia because of the currency exchange rate,” Ling was quoted as saying by Free Malaysia Today.
He added that it was not impossible for more Malaysians, including doctors, would be lured to work in the republic in future as it can offer a more attractive salary to Malaysians.
However, Ling said that Johor too would intensify its efforts to attract them to serve in Johor.
He said that the current shortage of nurses in Johor was still under control and he would raise the issue to health minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar soon.
He also expressed hope for the government to offer more nursing courses and produce more nurses to cater to the vacant positions in both government and private hospitals.
At the same time, he hoped the government would offer more nursing courses to produce more nurses for both government and private hospitals.

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Rapper Eminem Launches “Mom’s Spaghetti” Restaurant Named After Hit Song

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Be on the internet long enough and you will definitely know of Eminem’s hit song Lose Yourself, which was released in 2002. More specifically, you will have heard him sing about mom’s spaghetti.

The full song is actually quite inspirational about overcoming all odds and succeeding in life. It was featured in the movie 8 Mile, starring Eminem and loosely based on his story of becoming a top artist from nothing.
His palms are sweaty, knees weak, arms are heavyThere’s vomit on his sweater already, mom’s spaghetti
Despite that, this part of the lyrics became a meme due to how bizarrely relatable it was to real life.
From Meme To Restaurant
It’s doubtful that Eminem ever expected the song to turn into a meme, but he leaned into it, referencing it in other songs or at charity events where he served pasta.
And here we are, almost a decade later, after countless memes about mom’s spaghetti, the rapper has made the meme a reality by launching his own spaghetti restaurant.
Credit: The Detroit News
Mom’s Spaghetti opened in Detroit on 29th September, and Eminem himself was there to surprise his super fans (also known as Stans), some who had been waiting for a full 7 hours for the grand opening.
The restaurant is a meme come to life, with pasta that was specifically cooked to taste like one-day old reheated spaghetti, and remodeled to intentionally look like a dingy trailer in 8 Mile.
However, the spaghetti recipe is not actually based on his mom’s spaghetti. Still, that won’t stop his fans showing up with knees weak and arms heavy.
  @trpmsia ##momsspaghetti ##eminem ##detroit ##foodtok ##makan ##usa ##sedap ##newsattiktok ##beritaditiktok ##Malaysia ##loseyourself ##malaysiatiktok ##newstok ##news ##fyp ♬ original sound  – TRPMsia

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Ismail Sabri Addresses The Country In His Inaugural Speech

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in his inaugural speech thanked the Agong for his appointment as the Prime Minister. He also thanked former Prime Minister Tan Seri Mahiaddin Md Yasin and all members of the parliament.

Keluarga Malaysia & The Vaccination Programme
He then called for all members of the Dewan Rakyat to work together to help the nation recover, while putting aside differences with the concept of Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family).
I adapt to the concept of Malaysian Family as this phrase is inclusive in nature. Which cuts across boundaries of religion, race and ethnic.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
He announced that the strategy that has been formulated by the previous government will be continued and improved via collective views of the national Public Health experts.
As Malaysia’s vaccination rate is one of the highest in the world, the same program will be continued as well.
To achieve herd immunity sooner, the National Covid-19 Immunisation program will be enhanced.
Ismail Sabri pointed at Labuan which has achieved a 90% vaccination rate and single-digit in new Covid-19 cases in the last seven days as proof of the success of the existing plan to combat the pandemic.
He then announced that 6 million more Covid-19 vaccine doses has been ordered and will arrive in early September.
For The Economic Sector
To address economic stability in the country, the government will focus on achieving two objectives:
Returning the public’s prosperity by increasing their buying power.Strengthen the private sector’s roles as significant drivers of nation’s economic growth.
There will also be a short term focus on those who have lost their jobs, the middle income earners, medium and small businesses, and the economic sector including the tourism sector.
New Governance
He added that his government is ready to work with the people, increase the involvement of young people, and listen to their opinions going forward.
Ismail Sabri pointed out that in a shot time, after the 14th general election, Malaysia has gone through two Prime Ministers and it is a wasteful political landscape especially considering that the next general election is only 21 months away.
He said that everyone must be ready to work together, across political lines, and with that offers the leaders of the opposition the opportunity to become members in the National Recovery Council and the Special Council to deal with Covid-19 .
In closing he promises that he will work with the people to restore Malaysiaback to her level of prosperity that we once accustomed to.

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Retiree Dies After Being Mowed Down By Drunkards At Midnight

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A retiree was killed after telling a man who was believed to be a drunk driver to keep the noise down and stop bothering other people.

Following the altercation, 57-year-old Sa’adon Sahat was sent to the Melaka Hospital for emergency treatment.
After 11 hours, he died due to internal bleeding on the head and injuries to his body and feet.
He died at 2:04 pm on Wednesday (1 March).
The incident happened around 2:40 am the day before at Plaza Pandan Malim.
In an interview with Harian Metro, the son of the deceased said two men had parked in the parking lot of a local restaurant.
Excessive Drinking
It was around midnight on the night of the incident, and they drank alcohol in the car.
He said that at about 2:40 a.m., he and his father were awakened by the sound of music from the parking lot.
His father advised the other party to keep the volume down, and the two men then drove away.
He said that about 10 minutes later, the two men drove back again and played the volume louder. He and his father went out again and asked the men in the car to leave.
He and his father went out again and asked each other to leave.
Suddenly, the car was rushing towards me. I dodged and ran to around the back of a 24-hour restaurant. Then I saw the car turn and rush in my father’s direction. My father had no time to dodge and was hit and dragged 20 meters away.The son of the deceased narrating the moment leading up to the incident.
He said that he quickly shouted for help and chased in the direction where his father fell.
His father’s head was bloody, and he believed that his head hit the ditch.
The incident happened in the early morning, and the neighbours had not noticed.
He quickly contacted an ambulance to send his father to the hospital for emergency treatment.
Public Outrage
Police said they would initiate an investigation under Section 302 of the Criminal Code (murder).
A 28-year-old man has been detained and remanded for seven days to assist in the investigation.
Police are also tracking another 27-year-old local man to assist in the investigation.
The incident prompted an outcry, urging the government to crack down against drunk driving.
Apa lagi kerajaan nak tunggu ? Dah berapa banyak kes pemandu mabuk ni ? Dah beribu kes orang mati disebabkan pemandu mabuk. Siapa yang mabuk skrg ni ? Kerajaan ke rakyat yang mabuk ? Apa susah sangat nk ambil tindakan. https://t.co/6Ch2MUQcmu— MKA (@Mka_Ck) March 2, 2023
Wujudkan lah hukuman mati pemabuk langgar org sampai mati ni. X dihukum begitu,x insaf la pemabuk2 ni semua. Suka2 mabuk. X fungsi o undang2 ni.— Gadis peramah (@g_peramah) March 1, 2023
READ MORE: Two Children Severely Injured In Kluang Car Crash Involving Alleged Drunk Driver

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Dr Dzulâ€™s Five Major Moments As Health Minister

With the recent political turmoil in the country and the dissolution of the Cabinet, all our Ministers have been effectively dismissed from their posts. Health Minister  Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad confirmed this through a tweet on his personal account.
To put it simply, the Health Ministry is the body responsible for the health care of all Malaysians. Since Dr Dzul’s tenure as Health Minister ended earlier than anybody expected, we thought we’d look back to see what he managed to accomplish during his time in office.
Smoking ban at all restaurants
(Credit: The Star)
The smoking ban at restaurants was probably Dr Dzulâ€™s most prominent achievement as the Health Minister.
Although many smokers criticised the ban, non-smokers rejoiced by the fact that their restaurant meals will no longer involve inhaling second-hand cigarette smoke starting January 2019.
Dr Dzul was reportedly informed that the policy might cost him in the Amanah elections, but he was quoted saying that heâ€™d rather lose votes than compromise the peopleâ€™s health.
Considering the fact that it costs the government over RM3 billion a year to treat diseases caused by exposure to cigarette smoke, and the fact that almost 80% of Malaysians that donâ€™t smoke are exposed to secondhand cigarette smoke, the smoking ban turned out to be the cheapest and most effective way to ensure the well-being of all Malaysians.
Reformation of working conditions for doctors
(Credit: Malaysiakini)
In September 2018, Dr Dzul managed to get permission from the Cabinet to reduce the training period for high performing doctors from 2 years to just 18 months.
The issue was triggered by reports of medical graduates failing to find placement in hospitals to undergo training.
The reform also saw a reduction in work hours. Doctors could no longer work up to 75 hours per week, and instead, the maximum number of weekly working hours were capped at 62 hours. On top of that, they were no longer permitted to work back-to-back shifts or for more than 14 continuous hours.
(Credit: Cilisos)
The Health Ministry admitted that besides the training period, they couldnâ€™t do much about the issue of placements. There were many obstacles that contributed to this problem, such as the fact that there were just not enough hospitals in the country to provide training.
However, the changes they did manage to implement were deemed to have improved overall working conditions of healthcare professionals.
Peka B40 programme
(Credit: Harian Metro)
Dr Dzulâ€™s Healthcare Protection Scheme for low-income B40 group (PeKa B40) serves as another significant achievement for the Ministry.
Launched in March 2019, PeKa B40 aimed at tackling the rise of non-communicable diseases such as cancer, hypertension, and diabetes by providing free screening to those in the bottom 40% household income bracket who were 40 years and older.
The scheme, with itâ€™s allocated budget of RM100 million for the targeted 800,000 people, increased the chances of early detection for the diseases mentioned and included free medical aid such as stents and pacemakers (commonly used for patients with heart disease).
â€œLetâ€™s TALK Minda Sihatâ€
Dr Dzul at the launch of the campaign. (Credit: CodeBlue)
In October 2019, Dr Dzul and the Health Ministry launched a mental health campaign in conjunction with International Mental Health Day 2019.
Their campaign was themed â€œSayangi Nyawa, Hidupkan Harapanâ€ and saw government agencies join forces with  NGOâ€™s in an effort to destigmatise mental health issues among Malaysians.
In his speech during the campaign launch, Dr Dzul urged the public to encourage their peers facing mental health issues to speak to people they trust and seek professional health.
One of the posters by the Health Ministry for the campaign. (Credit: Info Sihat)
The campaign also went hand in hand with Dr Dzulâ€™s plan to decriminalise suicide attempts, to allow those suffering from debilitating depression a chance at recovery.
Despite the campaign, the current framework that actually responds to mental health issues continues to depend on the private sector. Such as for-profit, not-for-profit, and non-governmental organisations.
On top of that, the budget allocated for mental health is only 1.17% of the total health budget.
This suggests that although Dr Dzul is vocal about destigmatising mental health, the Ministry didn’t manage to progress much on the issue.
Immediate action towards outbreaks of contagious diseases
Virology Unit of Institute of Medical Research managed to come up with their own testing reagent for COVID-19 even before WHO. (Credit: Malay Mail)
Upon the arrival of COVID-19 on our shores in early February 2020, the Health Ministry, under Dr Dzul, published safety guidelines against the virus and established designated hospitals in each state to manage positive cases.
On top of that, they also proactively strengthened surveillance methods to detect local cases in the community.
On the confirmation of cases, the Health Ministry quarantined and treated all confirmed patients, whether they were local nationality or not, at Sungai Buloh Hospital – which is believed to be one of the main reasons why Malaysia managed to control the spread of COVID-19 so well.

Senarai 'Screening Hospitals' bagi mengendalikan kes-kes #NovelCoronavirus (#2019nCoV) di Malaysia. List of 'screening hospitals' to manage #NovelCoronavirus cases in Malaysia. #WuhanOutbreak pic.twitter.com/2P8tdFzxPY— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) January 31, 2020

As the number of confirmed cases in the country rose, the Ministry continuously kept the people updated with details of each case, information about the patientâ€™s nationality, location, transmission, and recovery.
The Ministry also kept the people updated on the number of suspected and negative cases, to mitigate unnecessary fears among the people.
The expertise and commitment in managing the outbreak demonstrated by the Health Ministry was even commended by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Even on his apparent last day as Health Minister, Dr Dzul published the latest update on COVID-19 with the news that 20 out of Malaysiaâ€™s 22 confirmed cases have been discharged from the hospital after making full recoveries.

https://twitter.com/DrDzul/status/1231836815545397248

Looking back at all the things Dr Dzul has managed to achieve during his tenure as Health Minister shows that he made significant improvements to the healthcare system.
Of course, nobody is perfect and Dr Dzul has had his fair share of failure, but we thank him for his service and wish him the best of luck in his future endeavours!

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Motorcyclist Breaks Car Window Allegedly For Being Honked At

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According to Harian Metro, a motorcyclist broke a car window out of resentment over being honked at when running a red light, last Sunday at Jalan Sekilau, Taman Tenaga, Cheras.

Cheras District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Zam Halim Jamaluddin said the incident was believed to have occurred at 9:40 p.m. prior to it going viral on social media.
The police found a viral video showing the motorcyclist smashing the car window using his helmet.Cheras District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Zam Halim Jamaluddin
It is stated that the initial investigation revealed that the cause of the incident was the man’s dissatisfaction with the car driver’s honking.
Several witnesses, he claims, have been summoned to have their statements recorded in order to aid in the investigation.
Police are requesting any individuals with information related to this incident to come forward to assist with the investigation.Cheras District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Zam Halim Jamaluddin
The public is also advised to refrain from speculating, making assumptions, or expressing any opinions that might disturb the peace or cause confusion.
He stated that the case is being investigated in accordance with Section 427 of the Penal Code and that a thorough investigation into this incident is being conducted.

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Minister Says Batang Kali Campsite Is Illegal, But State Exco Says It’s Not

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The campsite involved in the landslide tragedy in Batang Kali operates without a license and violates Act 133 of the Drainage and Building Act.
The Local Government Development Minister Nga Kor Ming said the entrepreneurs only have permission to plan to build an organic farm.
He said offenders are liable to a penalty of not more than RM50,000 and imprisonment of not more than three years under Act 133 of the Street, Drainage, and Buildings Act 1974.

However, state Tourism, Environment, Green Technology and Indigenous Affairs Committee chairman Hee Loy Sian begged to differ.
China Press quoted him as saying there are no regulations to control campsites at this stage.
The reason is that this is not a permanent structure, and there is no need to apply for additional licenses to set up campsites.
He pointed out that the location where the tragedy occurred is private land that has obtained a development permit (KM) from the local council.
Heads Must Roll
Meanwhile, netizens said Hee should take responsibility as he is the exco in charge of tourism activities.
Hee Loy Sian is a shameless character. https://t.co/FpBkopBsZ2— FreeMalaysian (@FreeMsian) December 16, 2022
Should @heeloysian Selangor State Exco for Tourism, Environment, Green Technology & Orang Asli Affairs resign over the Batang Kali tragedy? #BatangKaliLandslide #Selangor— Sharaad C. Kuttan (@SharaadKuttan) December 16, 2022
At the same time, some said the campsite operators should not be blamed entirely because there is a lack of guidelines.
@NgaKorMing macam mana nak mohon lesen aktiviti perkhemahan? Adakah KPKT menyediakan garis panduan untuk cara memohon lesen tersebut? Saya dah cari di laman beberapa laman majlis perbandaran, tak jumpa. Siapa yang tentukan keselamatan tapak? Bomba? https://t.co/LK3mtX2agO— Ooi Beng Cheang (@luxentX) December 16, 2022
YB @NgaKorMing adakah anda pasti bahawa terdapat lesen perniagaan kategori campsite yang boleh dipohon?— Peter Chong (@PeterCh99405769) December 16, 2022
Others said that the disaster would have happened even if the campsite had been licensed as it was an act of God.
@NgaKorMing since when does camping need licenses? It's hard if everything needs a license and we can't even enjoy nature. This thing happened due to fate don't blame it on other things.— Kim (@hakimslik74) December 16, 2022
At the same time, it was pointed out that the license was for farming activities, not camping.
Baca betul2… They only have license for farming not campside… Persoalannya kenapa tak pi spot check saper2 yg dah diberi lesen.. Sptmana lesen halal dibagi.. Tetapla kena buat spot check… Tu nama keje tu kuatkuasa.. Kalau tak keje tu namanya pembagi lesen…— Emma (@mrose76) December 16, 2022
The death toll currently stands at 21, with a total of 61 people having been rescued while the search is ongoing for 12 others.
READ MORE: Batang Kali Landslide: Death Toll At 21, PM Announces Cash Aid For Victims’ Families
Meanwhile, survivors recall the harrowing ordeal which happened when they were asleep at night.

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Covid-19 Is Officially A Pandemic, But WHO Says Don’t Panic.

The World Health Organization (WHO) just declared that the novel coronavirus Covid-19 can now be characterized as a pandemic.
This is the first pandemic caused by a coronavirus. And we have never before seen a pandemic that can be controlled, at the same time.Dr. Tedros Adhanom, Director-General of World Health Organization
The official definition of a pandemic is “an epidemic that has spread across multiple continents or worldwide, crossing international boundaries, affecting a large number of people”.
Check out the Covid-19 update in real time here.(Credit: Johns Hopkins University)
The definition says nothing about how dangerous the virus is. It says nothing about how much we should panic.
In fact, WHO is asking us to not panic, because the virus can still be contained as long as it is taken seriously by all countries.
 We cannot say this loudly enough, or clearly enough, or often enough: all countries can still change the course of this pandemic.  Dr. Tedros Adhanom, Director-General of World Health Organization
The keyword here is that all countries must be vigilant in their response to Covid-19. There needs to be additional caution taken to detect, test, treat, isolate, trace, and mobilize all peoples so that large-scale transmission is prevented.
In fact, even for countries that have been hit with huge numbers of confirmed cases, it’s still not too late to contain the spread of the virus through preventive measures.

According to the WHO, the holistic way for countries to deal with a pandemic is:First, prepare and be ready.Second, detect, protect and treat.Third, reduce transmission.Fourth, innovate and learn.Â
So don’t panic just because Covid-19 has a new designation now. The ways of prevention are the same. Malaysia is ready and prepared, but we must always stay vigilant.

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PERMAI: Additional Relief For Loans, i-Sinar, PTPTN Borrowers & More

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has announced a RM15 billion special aid package called PERMAI – Pakej Bantuan Perlindungan Ekonomi dan Rakyat Malaysia (The Malaysian Economic and Rakyat Protection Assistance Package).

Here are the initiatives he announced regarding loans, the Employees Provident Fund’s (EPF) i-Sinar programme and National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN).
Moratorium and loan restructuring period extended
Moratoriums and loan restructuring is extended and will be offered by banks. For states hit by floods, 15 banks have already offered to extend as such.
To date, Muhyiddin stated that over 1.3 million borrowers have applied and received the loan restructuring assistance, with an approval rate of 95% for individual borrowers and 99% for small and medium enterprise (SME) borrowers.
Borrowers who have trouble dealing with their banks can contact Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) and Agensi Kaunseling dan Pengurusan Kredit (AKPK) via telephone or online.
EPF i-Sinar programme streamlined
Category 2 applicants of the i-Sinar programme opened to all EPF members who are facing additional challenges due to MCO 2.0 and flood disasters will receive an advance payment of up to RM1,000 beginning 26 January.
The advance payment process for Category 2 i-Sinar applicants will be simplified and members only need to self-declare that they meet the set criteria and submit the supporting documents online.
Further information will be provided by EPF soon (HERE).
3 month moratorium extension for PTPTN borrowers
National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) borrowers affected by the Covid-19 pandemic and recent floods can apply for a 3-month loan repayment moratorium.
Applications for this moratorium can be made until 31st March 2021 at the PTPTN website (HERE).
Microcredit scheme accelerated
To aid with the cash flow of micro-enterprises and SMEs, the government will expedite the implementation of previously announced microcredit schemes.
A total of RM1 billion of microcredit facilities are provided – which includes soft loans amounting to RM390 million by Bank Simpanan Nasional, RM350 million by Agrobank and RM295 million by TEKUN.
Hire purchase Bus & taxi rehabilitation scheme introduced
Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP) will introduce a Hire Purchase Bus & Taxi Rehabilitation Scheme.
Under this scheme, a 50% guarantee on loans will be provided for selected buses such as sightseeing buses and taxis from hire purchase and leasing companies.
With a guarantee of RM1 billion provided by the government, bus and taxi operators can restructure their loans as well as enjoy a 12-month moratorium and lower monthly repayments.
Effective period of inability to perform contractual obligations extended
The government will extend the effective period of inability to perform contractual obligations under the Temporary Measures for Reducing the Impact of Covid-19 Act 2020 to 31 March 2021.
This includes hire purchase agreements or lease contracts and credit sales contracts to aid affected groups such as B40, M40 and micro enterprises who fail to meet their contractual obligations.

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Has Dr M met his match with Sophia the AI robot?

On Wednesday (July 17), our eloquent Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad met Sophia, the first AI Robot (and non-human) to win the United Nations Development Programmeâ€™s Innovation.
Sophia, the woman-like robot adorned a red modern baju kurung had stunned Dr. Mahathir when he first saw her.
So much so that Sophia had to break the ice with Dr. Mahathir.

Good morning, Mahathir. Iâ€™m excited. I hope it is not too late to wish you congratulations on your re-election and happy 94th birthday.
Sophia via Bernama
(Pic Credit: Prime Ministers Office)
As the ball got rolling, Sophia continued to dazzle Dr. Mahathir with facts and figures of his tenure as Prime Minister.
When Dr. Mahathir asked her if she knew anything about his first term as prime minister, she instantly answered the number of days he since he was first sworn in as prime minister on July 16, 1981; which was 13,881 days ago.
Tunm Mahathir GIF from Tunm GIFs

Dr. Mahathir then asked what made Sophia special compared to other robots.

Well, for starters, most other robots don’t get to hang out with the Prime Minister of Malaysia.
Sophia via Facebook
Well, come to think of it, how many of us Malaysians have even met Dr. Mahathir?
Think Mahathir GIF from Think GIFs

It is reported that whilst Sophia was chatting with Dr. Mahathir, she was sketching something.
Only at the end of the 8-minute conversation, it was discovered that Sophia was in fact sketching a black-and-white portrait of him!
 (Pic Credit: Prime Ministers Office)
Dr. Mahathir said that Sophia doesnâ€™t only amaze him but also terrifies him.

If I were to meet her in the middle of the night, I will surely flee
Dr. Mahathir to The Sun Daily
Lubotaks Lari GIF from Lubotaks GIFs

A creation of Hong Kong Company, Hanson Robotics, Sophia came to life on February 14, 2016.
Currently, Sophia can display more than 50 facial expressions and helps humans with artificial intelligence research.
Though in her spare time, she travels the world to meet people.

(Pic Credit: UN News)

If you are interested in meeting Sophia, she will be in Kuching this weekend (July 20 and 21) at the Beyond Paradigm Summit.
In the meantime, you can watch Dr. Mahathir interacting with Sophia in the short video by MITEC below.


After 29 Dead In Norway, M’sian Health Minister Says Pfizer Vaccine Needs More Research

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The Health Ministry is looking into the Pfizer-BioNTech Covid-19 vaccine after 29 people have died after receiving the jab in Norway.

Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the Ministry is now collecting data to take into consideration, focusing on the patient’s the age and health.
He said the autopsies revealed by the Norwegian authorities say that the recipients of the vaccine suffered from fever, purging and nausea, which Dr Adham were normal adverse reactions after receiving the jab.
It’s reported that the vaccine affected elderly people (age 75 to 80) with serious basic disorders.
Last week, the government had agreed to purchase 12.2 million doses of vaccine, bringing the total dosage to 25 million.
It’s also reported that the 12,799,800 doses will come by the end of February, which will cover around 20% of the population.
The agreement was signed after the vaccine was approved by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA).

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From Sun-Kissed Beaches To Vibrant Marine Life: Discover Sihanoukville’s Coastal Delights

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Nestled on the southwestern coast of Cambodia is a hidden gem called Sihanoukville. It’s a place where turquoise waters dance with golden sands, and lush jungles hug the shoreline. Sihanoukville is the ultimate getaway for those seeking an unforgettable island escape, where adventure, relaxation, and culinary delights await at every turn.

And guess what? Now you too can unearth this hidden paradise by taking to the skies with AirAsia, with direct flights from KL to Sihanoukville!
Gateway to paradise

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The true magic of Sihanoukville lies in its nearby islands, which are just 40 minutes away by speedboat. Koh Rong and Koh Rong Samloem are the crown jewels of the region. Koh Rong, the larger of the two islands, dazzles with its pristine beaches, dense jungles, and an array of beachside bars and nightclubs. It truly is a place where the party never stops!

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Meanwhile, Koh Rong Samloem offers a quieter and more serene escape. Its idyllic beaches, fringed with palm trees, offer a peaceful solitude. Snorkelling and diving enthusiasts will surely be captivated by the vibrant marine life that thrives beneath the surface. The coral reefs are an underwater wonderland, where colourful fish dart playfully among the corals.
Have your own ‘avatar’ moment

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The pristine Koh Rong Islands are known for its captivating plankton sightings that have now become increasingly rare to witness. As dawn turns to dusk, the waters surrounding the island come alive with a mesmerising display of bioluminescent plankton. These delicate organisms emit a gentle, ethereal glow, transforming the sea into a shimmering celestial canvas, inviting fortunate visitors to witness this enchanting phenomenon firsthand.
The plankton sightings of Koh Rong Island offer a precious opportunity to reconnect with the magic of the natural world and create lasting memories in a realm of beauty that is becoming increasingly scarce.
But that’s not all!

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Adventure awaits in the depths of Ream National Park. With its dense mangrove forests, meandering rivers, and hidden waterfalls, the park is a playground for nature lovers. Hiking through the lush trails, kayaking along the waterways, or embarking on a boat trip are just a few of the exhilarating activities one could indulge in.
Amidst the exploration, one must not forget to delve into the local culture and flavours. The Phsar Leu Market is a bustling hub of activity, where the scents of spices fill the air, and vendors proudly display their vibrant produce. Here, travellers can immerse themselves in the vibrant atmosphere, haggling for unique souvenirs or sampling delicious street food.

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The Wat Leu Buddhist temple, perched atop a hill, offers panoramic views of Sihanoukville and its surrounding islands. The temple features intricate designs, beautiful statues, and a peaceful atmosphere. It is a great place to learn about Cambodian culture and enjoy the serene surroundings.
Foodie haven

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For seafood aficionados, the shores of Sihanoukville are a culinary paradise. Freshly caught fish, succulent crabs, and plump prawns grace the menus of seaside restaurants. Indulging in a feast of seafood delicacies while watching the waves kiss the shore is definitely an experience to be savoured.
Muslim travellers can rest assured that Halal food options are readily available, ensuring a fulfilling and enjoyable dining experience. From bustling food markets to cosy restaurants, numerous establishments offer Halal-certified dishes, providing a wide array of choices to suit different tastes and preferences.
Some of the places to find Halal foods include the “Kedai Mi Sup Halal” near the Phsar Leu Market, Lagenda Restaurant in Holiday Villa, Taj Mahal Restaurant and Resto Jakarta.
Create unforgettable memories in this coastal paradise

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The beaches here are a paradise on earth, each with its own unique charm. Serendipity Beach, with its lively atmosphere, welcomes visitors with open arms. Sink your toes into the soft sand, swim in the crystal-clear waters, or try your hand at exciting water sports activities like jet skiing, snorkelling, and paddleboarding.
For those seeking tranquillity, Otres Beach beckons with its peaceful ambience. It’s a place where time seems to stand still, allowing visitors to unwind, basking in the serenity of the surroundings.
Ready to explore Sihanoukville?

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From now to 4 June 2023, you can book your own trip to Sihanoukville from KL with AirAsia for only RM159!
With flights operating 3 times a week starting from 2 August 2023, AirAsia is the only airline offering this route, making it easier than ever for adventurers to embark on their journey to this coastal paradise.
So what are you waiting for? Grab your sunscreen, pack your swimsuits, and embark on an unforgettable journey. Book your flights now on the airasia Superapp and get ready to immerse yourself in the beauty of Sihanoukville.

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Selangor Recreational Areas To Have CCTVs Installed To Prevent Littering

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A local council is planning to use high-quality fake surveillance cameras (CCTVs) as an effective means of deterring and fooling litterbugs.

Majlis Perbandaran Hulu Selangor (MPSH) president Mohd Hasry Nor Mohd said fake surveillance cameras cost only a fraction of the cost of live surveillance systems.
For recreational parks, this expense is not justified and dummy cameras can provide the appropriate level of protection in combination with other measures such as sign boards.Majlis Perbandaran Hulu Selangor (MPSH) president Mohd Hasry Nor Mohd
He added that if fake CCTVs are designed properly, there’s really no way a would-be litter-bug can determine if the camera is real or not.
Mohd Hasry also does not rule out mixing dummy cameras with real cameras to give the illusion of thorough video surveillance coverage.
An aerial view of Sg Kedondong in Batang Kali. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Aiming For Education Instead of Punishment
Littering has been a problem in recreational areas. Not only because it is unsightly but also for environmental reasons.
But education, not punishment, is the solution to civic-mindedness.
There is no doubt that we need to deter people from littering. But it is pointless to punish the public if they do not learn to be self-disciplined.Majlis Perbandaran Hulu Selangor (MPSH) president Mohd Hasry Nor Mohd
He said the locals are very environmentally conscious, but visitors from outside are far less considerate.
Volunteers cleaning up Sg Kedondong in Batang Kali. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Their numbers have increased significantly following the lifting of restrictions on outdoor recreational activities.
Fast-food packaging and drinks can are the most common litters.
Mohd Asry was speaking at a river cleanup at Sungai Kedondong in Batang Kali with volunteers on Tuesday.
Sg Kedondong in Batang Kali. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The activity – jointly organized with MR. D.I.Y. – also involved personnel and volunteers from the Forestry Department, Drainage and Irrigation Department, Department of Orang Asli Development and Orang Asli from nearby villages.
They also installed public signage to remind the public to keep the area clean.
A warm-up session during the cleanup. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
 Always Caring For Mother Nature
MR. D.I.Y. chairman Datuk Azlam Shah Alias said the company is glad to play its parts in preserving mother nature.
We are committed to ensure that parks, rivers and nature spots are protected for a sustainable future for all Malaysians. This starts with educating the public to keep these areas pristine, and leaving as little negative impact as possible.MR. D.I.Y. chairman Datuk Azlam Shah Alias
MR. D.I.Y. chairman Datuk Azlam Shah Alias leading by example at Sg Kedondong. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Azlam said Malaysia-based home improvement retailer is also doing its part by introducing reusable bags in its stores.
In just three months, from July to September this year – about 120,000 reusable were purchased by MR. D.I.Y. customers.
This demonstrated that the public is responsive to taking a more sustainable approach to their activities, and we look forward to more opportunities for them to do so.MR. D.I.Y. chairman Datuk Azlam Shah Alias
MR. D.I.Y. chairman Datuk Azlam Shah Alias (third from right) sharing a light moment with Mohd Asry (third from left) during the cleanup. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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Malaysian Model Slams Irresponsible Groups For Using Her Video For Political Campaigns

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On Monday, 18 October, a viral video showed a woman in a saree dancing to a song with the MIC logo at the top of the clip.

The video was also accompanied by two other logos asking people to vote for Barisan Nasional.
MIC president SA Vigneswaran said the woman in the video, who was deemed sexy by netizens, is not an MIC member and the party would be foolish to carry out an election campaign in such a manner.
It is an insult to our intelligence if our members resort to this. Obviously, this is an attempt by our enemies to smear us with this TikTok clip. I don’t wish to name anyone blindly but to resort to this cheap tactic only shows it could be our political rivals.MIC president SA Vigneswaran
Screenshot from the edited Tiktok clip with political logos and messages.
It was an edited clip
According to Free Malaysia Today, the viral clip appears to be edited from another netizen’s video.
The original video without political logos and messages belonged to a Malaysian model and actress named Gayathri Moorthi (@gayathrimoorthioficial4).
She said it was unbecoming of the unknown parties for using the video clip she made to celebrate Ugadi (Telegu new year) festival a few months ago into a political campaign for GE15.
Gayathri said the perpetrators have tarnished her reputation and dragged her into politics unnecessarily.
I don’t belong to any political party and don’t want to be a member of one. I am a professional model and actress and no one should doctor my TikTok video clips for nefarious activities such as this. I also don’t find the clip to be sensual as claimed.Malaysian model and actress Gayathri Moorthi
Her professional credentials include winning the best-supporting actress category in the 2019 Astro Telemovie Awards and being the first Malaysian model to appear in an advertisement in India.
  @gayathrimoorthiofficial4 Better luck next time..#gayathrimoorthi ♬ original sound  – Gayathri Moorthi

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AirAsia Introduces Penang-Bali Direct Flights Starting 20 October

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Travellers pack your bags now as AirAsia has introduced a new direct route from Bali (Denpasar) to Penang beginning on 20 October.

In today’s announcement, AirAsia said that the introduction of the new direct route would mark Penang as the airline’s second biggest hub in the country after Kuala Lumpur with the most international flight frequencies.
And to make it even sweeter, AirAsia offers affordable fares between Bali and Penang from RM159 for a one-way flight from today until 16 October for the travel period between 20 October 2022 to 25 March next year.

“Today’s announcement is a testament to our commitment to elevate Penang as a preferred tourism destination in the region following the signing of the memorandum of collaboration (MOC) with PGT last August.
“This is an exciting time to travel. Not only will this new direct route offer a seamless journey for our guests, but it will also boost regional inbound tourism and support the local economy in both countries. This is what we do best – empowering local people and community well-being by stimulating air travel and driving tourism,” AirAsia Malaysia CEO Riad Asmat said.
He added that the move would further boost the tourism sector in Penang.
Penang Tourism and Creative Economy Exco Yeoh Soon Hin meanwhile said that the state government is thrilled that the airlines had introduced another direct international flight to Penang.
“As this is the first-ever direct route from Bali to Penang, we look forward to leveraging this opportunity to introduce Penang not only to the people in Bali but also to the regional tourists visiting Bali wanting to discover the “7 World Wonders of Penang” which was announced recently.
“We believe this will be another key international route to Penang and we applaud AirAsia’s continued effort to make Penang a destination of choice for many regional travellers,” he said.
The twice-weekly Bali-Penang flight will add to AirAsia Malaysia’s vast frequency in Penang with 156 flights weekly.

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BossKu toy cars most probably NOT made by the original manufacturer

Pictures of “LIMITED EDITION” toys with his likeness and catchphrase were shared by former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on his Facebook page this evening.
Within an hour, his post received over 1,000 shares, 3,000 comments with 23,000 reactions.

One appears to be a pickup truck and the other a DeLorean DMC-12 repainted with his likeness and his Malu Apa Bossku catchphrase on the box.

“Whether it’s real or not, I don’t know. A friend WhatsApped just now. If you find it, don’t just look at it. It’s limited edition. After you buy it, upload a picture.”
 Najib Razak Facebook page
Well, we can say that while they might physically exist, they are not made by the original manufacturer.
This is according to a knowledgeable source close to the company who replied to us when contacted.
The source said there probably modifications of the diecast toys by a customer.
So whether you’re a BossKu fan or not, maybe don’t get too worked up?


Perak Police Chief Gets A LHDN Scam Call, Tells Scammers To Repent

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Scammers are targeting anyone they can. They seem to be getting braver when one of their latest attempts was to scam the Perak police chief.

The Star reported that Commissioner Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid received a scam call on Saturday from someone claiming to be from the Inland Revenue Board (LHDN).
When I asked the caller since when the department worked on Saturdays, the person answered that they were open nowadays. In fact, the caller even told me that they operated on Sundays as well.Perak police chief commissioner Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid
Mior said he knew it was a scammer and told the person to repent before hanging up. He advised the public not to answer unknown calls. If they do pick up the call, he suggested not prolonging the conversation.
No government agencies will call and ask all sorts of personal details at length. For instance, even if the police call, they would ask you to come to a certain police station for an investigation.Perak police chief commissioner Datuk Mior Faridalathrash Wahid
He shared that most of the scam victims in Perak are Malays so the police in the state has been giving talks at mosques on Fridays since January.
This was done so those present for prayers would relay the message to their family and friends.
In addition, the police would be working with banks to create awareness campaigns via TikTok since it’s a popular medium among youths.
Why is it hard to stop scams so far?
Many Malaysians have fallen for phone and online scams because the scammers employed increasingly sophisticated methods to trick and scare victims.
READ MORE: Syndicate Issuing Fake LHDN Letters To Scam Taxpayers, Learn How To Spot Them
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The creative modes of operation enabled scammers to elude authorities until now.
It’s also difficult to capture scammers because they’re often operating abroad or not in the country.
READ MORE: “It’s A Scam” Beware Of Calls From Unknown Numbers With Music In The Background
READ MORE: Scammers Difficult To Nab Because Of Ever Advancing Technology

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Malaysians Free To Picnic, Camp, Hike & Do Other Activities At National Parks By Following SOP

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Good news for Malaysia’s outdoor enthusiasts! The government is now allowing the public to camp, hike, and stay overnight at the country’s National Parks.

Previously, outdoor recreational activities and gatherings were strictly banned as part of Covid-19 restrictions.
The Peninsular Malaysia Forestry Department explained that the public is permitted to partake in a wide range of outdoor activities like having a picnic, camping, hiking, jungle tracking, rock climbing, paragliding, riding ATVs and other extreme funtime stuff during the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period by following strict standard operating procedures (SOP).
Campers and thrill seekers would simply have to abide by Covid-19 guidelines which limits the attendance of any given activity or retreat, to just half of a particular park’s maximum capacity.
For instance, if a camping or picnic ground can accommodate 100 people, then only 50 people would be allowed to participate.
Similarly, limits on other activities like mountain climbing, abseiling, and other stuff are also restricted to a limited number of people.
Visitors would also have to apply online for permission to organize their activity besides abiding by other Covid-19 guidelines like the wearing of face masks, physical distancing rules, and hygiene practices.
Nature lovers are also encouraged to bring their own equipment during their outings.

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Extraordinarily Ordinary: She Spoke Up And She AIN’t Done Yet

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A month ago, student Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam was just a normal 17-year-old in school probably cracking jokes with friends about trivial matters.

However, it was a “joke” made by her teacher that changed her life when she decided it was time to expose such atrocities happening in school.
Many supported her courageous move after she took to social media to call out the teacher while others were quick to be keyboard warriors sending threats and condemning her.
READ MORE: Schoolgirl Faces Rape Threats, Gets Accused Of Being Autistic After Exposing Teacher’s Rape Jokes
She has since come up with the campaign to #MakeSchoolASaferPlace which has been trending and garnering media attention on an international level.
(Credit: Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam @ant33ater)
Her plight has also caught the interest of the All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) who suggested Malaysia’s Ministry of Education (MoE) call for a long-term systematic intervention to address the prevalent culture of sexual harassment and bullying in school.
Pretty heavy stuff for a young person whose only worry should be whether she’ll finish her homework on time.
While admittedly jumping on the bandwagon, we reached out to Ain to find out more about her as a regular 17-year-old. With thanks to her supportive father Saiful Nizam Abdul Wahab, we got a glimpse into Ain’s life; her family, school, inspirations, leisure activities, and of course her activism.
Internet and technology are the biggest influences in her life
As expected from a 17-year-old, the Internet and technology have been and are currently still the biggest and strongest influences in Ain’s life. She says it’s what separates the current generation from the one before. Unlike previous generations where people and family close to you played an influential role, Ain’s generation (Gen Z) depends on technology to expand their mindset.
Schools should implement how to explore safely and critically instead of just indoctrinating children and force-feeding them information. We need to give them options and teach them it’s okay to learn these kinds of things.Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, 17, to TRP
Technology may be imperative, but books have also been a big part of her life. One of her favourite memories is reading in the library, all by herself, surrounded by books. It’s always been a safe space for her.
She is an avid artist
(Credit: Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam)
If you’re following Ain on social media, you’ll notice she’ll sometimes post pictures of her drawings. When asked the age-old classic question of what she’d like to be when she’s older, naturally she replied “artist”. While being an artist may not become her preferred career, it’s something she’s passionate about which she feels doesn’t always have to be about making money.
She’s got a few things to say about school
Aside from #MakingSchoolASaferPlace, Ain also thinks schools should teach public speaking as it will have a big impact on how students think. Public speaking builds confidence that she feels will play a big part in young people as they become adults.
She doesn’t believe in idolising people
Ain believes everyone is human and can learn from each other. There will always be something inspiring someone has done and that to her is quite amazing. But if she were to choose one person to look up to, it would be 18-year-old Swedish Climate Crisis activist Greta Thunberg for being vocal about something she’s very passionate about.
Her free time is spent like any other teenager
Ain loves to play games and spend time with her friends online. Sometimes they’ll watch movies together but if she’s by herself, she’ll draw or read books. And just like any regular teen, her favourite music is whatever “sounds good” citing Kawai Sprite songs from Friday Night Funkin’ as something that gets her going. In general, she admits to “consuming any kind of media” and is not picky about music and movies.
Malaysian food is the best
Name me a Malaysian who doesn’t agree because Malaysian food truly is the best. For Ain, Laksa is her go-to, describing its taste as “like heaven”.
(Credit: Craftora / Ain Husniza)
She’s got a lot to say about Activism
It may not come as a surprise but Ain has always been outspoken. Her parents have raised her to speak out her thoughts though it was her interest to take up public speaking that opened doors for her to be heard.
I practice a lot of thinking and then I like to debate (because) I like to know what people are thinking about.  I like to see morals and reason. I think it’s something that is really important and people need to start caring about it and speaking up about it, especially if it involves human rights.Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, 17, to TRP
When we asked her what other issues needed highlighting and championing from youths, she replied that there’s so much to talk about that “Where do we even start?” before firing off racial and gender issues, rape culture, crime, oppression, as just some examples.
What does she have to say to the young girls who are speaking up and out on issues?
I’m really proud of them. They’re super brave.Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, 17, to TRP
But why call her extraordinarily ordinary?
From this writer’s perspective, Ain is keeping it real. And the people we admire most are the ones that live genuine and generous lives. Extraordinary people exist within even the most seemingly ordinary lives.
In fact, according to a psychology journal, a trait commonly found in extraordinary ordinary people is the willingness to be seen as imperfect.
Ain knows there will be backlash. In fact, she admits she sometimes still cries because of it – she’s only human.
By extension, this kind of vulnerability can inspire others to give it their best shot, too. In this case, to speak up and question what you feel is not right.

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Malaysia Records Double-Digit Infections, 3 New Clusters & 1 Death As Of July 19

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As of July 19, 2020, the Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) reports 15 new Covid-19 cases across the country, with 11 local cases and four other imported cases.
Of the 11 local infections, eight patients were Malaysian citizens identified in Sarawak (5 cases), Sabah (1 case), Selangor (1 case), and Johor (1 death),  while the other three cases involved foreigners.
Additionally, MOH also reports the emergence of three new Covid-19 clusters among foreigners in the Klang Valley and East Malaysia.
Terkini #covid19malaysia, 19 Julai 3 kluster baharu.1. Kluster Rumah Kongsi Sepang2. Kluster Restoran Kuala Lumpur3. Kluster Jeti Kuching— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) July 19, 2020
The first group classified as the “Kuala Lumpur Restaurant” cluster, had two positive cases originating from an eatery in Brickfields, KL. Some 250 of the restaurant’s staff and another 236 customers have been successfully screened, with no other cases identified besides the two.
The second group named the “Rumah Kongsi” cluster in Sepang, Selangor had two foreign construction workers from Myanmar and Indonesia, respectively, confirmed positive for Covid-19. The outbreak was said to have originated from a construction site where the two had worked.
The third group, dubbed the “Kuching Jeti” cluster, involved two Indonesian fishermen who tested positive for infection. Authorities were still investigating the initial source of the outbreak.
Meanwhile, the country records its 123rd fatality from the coronavirus on July 17, 2020.
The deceased was a 72-year-old Malaysian man from Johor who arrived dead at the Keluang Hospital, that same day. He reportedly had a history of hypertension and stroke, and was apparently living in an old folks’ home.
In total, Malaysia records 8,779 cases of Covid-19, with 103 cases still active.
Terkini #covid19malaysia, 19 JulaiKes sembuh= 7 Jumlah kes sembuh= 8,553Kes positif= 15(kes import=4, kes tempatan=11)Jumlah positif= 8,779Kes kematian=1Jumlah kes kematian= 123 Kes dirawat di ICU= 2Bantuan Alat Pernafasan= 1 pic.twitter.com/1BXBYNipbn— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) July 19, 2020

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Pizza Hut Customer’s Food Never Arrived, Rider Just Gave Order To Wrong House

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A Twitter user recently had a bad experience ordering food from Pizza Hut and was appalled by the service.

On Saturday, 15 October, Abudi Alsagoff (@abudialsagoff) ordered pizzas for his family from Pizza Hut De Centrum Complex around 5.34pm.
The outlet was busy, so he expected to receive the food order late. On the receipt, the expected delivery time was at 6.34pm.
Hello @pizzahutmsia disebabkan corporate customer service korang bodoh, area outlet manager bodoh, aku nak catat kat twitter je lah supaya satu Malaysia tau kebodohan sistem dan SOP kau orang. pic.twitter.com/txl23Zr3xV— Abudi Alsagoff (@AbudiAlsagoff) October 15, 2022
He waited until 7pm and his pizza didn’t arrive. He called the corporate line and the person on the other line said they’ll check with the area manager. They also told Abudi that the area manager would call him back.
Abudi gave them another 30 minutes, and the pizzas he ordered still didn’t arrive. When he called the corporate line again, he was told the food delivery rider was on his way.
At this point, his family was already super hungry but they decided to wait awhile more since they’d paid for the food.
The last straw came when the food still didn’t arrive at 8.30pm. Abudi called the corporate line again and was told they didn’t know what happened.
Feeling livid, Abudi drove all the way to the outlet and what he found out made him angrier.
Lepas tu my effing last straw, pukul 8:30PM aku call corporate, agent nama Hani, corporate kata tak tau, nanti dia check balik dengan kedai. Aku hangin. Aku pi la drive terus ke sana. Nak tau apa cerita? pic.twitter.com/XxKHMpJxJE— Abudi Alsagoff (@AbudiAlsagoff) October 15, 2022
Pizza Hut used a third-party delivery service to send their food orders. The assistant manager told Abudi that the rider allegedly didn’t call him and just marked the order as ‘incomplete.’
Shockingly, the rider allegedly passed the food order to the wrong house since the order had been paid.
The assistant manager admitted that he didn’t know how to solve the issue because the manager was on holiday.
sebab dia tak tau macam mana nak setelkan masalah ni. Boss manager dia cuti. Ya la otak dia tertinggal dengan boss. Dia kata “sebab abang dah bayar, tu yang rider tu bagi je kat rumah salah”. Can you even?!??!— Abudi Alsagoff (@AbudiAlsagoff) October 15, 2022
He then asked whether Abudi could wait another 10 minutes so they could complete his order right there and then.
Abudi finally got his food order but the whole experience left a bad taste in his mouth.
He advised companies to train their staff better and hopes to be compensated for his troubles in some way.
Ok setel. Moral of the story? Woi pijahut, KALAU rider curi makanan customer kau pun lepastu dia tulis incomplete, kau buat bodo je kan? So SOP kau sangat barai untuk customer yang dah prepaid. Benda ni kau corporate besar tau kat 🇲🇾 bukan SME dooo. Jangan jadi bodoh please pic.twitter.com/XJKnpTl9JJ— Abudi Alsagoff (@AbudiAlsagoff) October 15, 2022
Pizza Hut reached out
After his complaints gained traction online, Abudi said a professional and admirable senior executive from Pizza Hut got in touch with him.
The senior executive apologized and explained that he had listened to the recorded calls Abudi made. Abudi was then offered a refund as compensation, but it would take 14 to 21 days to process.
Abudi also advised the executive to train their staff better, especially on how to treat customers. He thanked the senior executive for calling him to sort out the issue and make amends.
Thank you again Mr. Sazali, boleh call me by just looking into my order ID. Tak macam admin @pizzahutmsia masih nak minta saya DM dia dengan bagi info yang mereka dah ada based on order ID tu. Aku berdoa aku last person la terkena macam ni, so korang semua tak sengsara hahaha 😂— Abudi Alsagoff (@AbudiAlsagoff) October 16, 2022
Based on comments from netizens, they have also faced similar bad service from different Pizza Hut outlets and other fast food joints.
Hopefully, everyone can take this incident as a lesson and improve their services to serve customers better.

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28YO Driver Escapes With Minor Injuries After Skidding & Falling 9 Metres Onto Railway Track

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A male driver was injured after the car that he was driving skidded and fell onto a nine meters deep railway track early this morning.

The Proton Iriz driver fell onto the railway near Wadi Hana at about 2am, Berita Harian reported.
According to Larkin Fire and Rescue Station Operations Commander Mohd Nazaruddin Ahmad Zainuddin, they were alerted of the incident at about 2.32am.
Mohd Nazaruddin said that 11 men were rushed to the scene to rescue the victim.
“As we arrived at the location, we found a 28-year-old man who suffered a slight injury.
“We went down with the medical team from Hospital Sultanah Aminah (HSA) to treat the victim before taking him up on a stretcher,” he said.
He added that the victim had lost control of his vehicle when he was travelling from Tebrau Highway towards the city centre, causing the vehicle to skidded and fall onto the railway track.
The victim was taken to HSA for further treatment.
The rescue operation ended at 3am.

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