Catch 4 Female Tech Icons Discuss ‘Women Tech Leadership’ This Saturday

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So in conjunction with this year’s International Women’s Day celebrations, Maxis is partnering with Women Who Code KL, Grab and Microsoft to bring you an exclusive panel on discussing “Women in Tech Leadership”.

The virtual 90-minute event will take place this Saturday (2 April) at 2 pm local time, and feature some of the most prominent women in the tech world:
Grabs Regional Head of Safety and Quality, Kimberly XavierMicrosoft APAC’s Director of Developer Relations, Annie MathewMaxis Head of Delivery and Innovation, Ann Lee
The event will be moderated by Women Who Code’s Lisa Chan, who is also Petronas’ Head of Software and DevOps.
Participants will get to hear these icons share their personal experiences and challenges on how they became tech leaders.
(Credit: Maxis)
The session will be absolutely free of charge and open to anyone keen to learn more about the opportunities for women who are pursuing careers in tech.
Maxis Chief Human Resources Officer Natalia Navin says that the company has always encouraged women to #breakthebias and feel empowered to thrive in this digital era.
As a signatory company of the United Nations Women Empowerment Principles (UN WEPs), she explains that Maxis remains committed to empowering women as part of its holistic efforts to support all Malaysians through its Rangkaian Kita, Rangkaian Malaysia campaign.
She shared that the company has always gone beyond serving its consumers and businesses by extending multiple initiatives to support all communities in the country, including women, students and B40 families.
Among its efforts for women include the eKelas Usahawan programme, in which Maxis has already trained over 1,000 women entrepreneurs to help develop a stronger digital presence, with a target to train even more this year through webinars and partnerships with NGOs and government agencies.
In addition, Maxis has its annual scholarship programme which includes supporting outstanding women to pursue their studies in tech fields.
As a home-grown Malaysian brand, we know the importance of having equal representation in our workforce to ensure that we deliver the best for our customers. We are excited to host this upcoming discussion with our partners, which celebrates diversity and a forward-thinking mindset in a meaningful way.Maxis Chief Human Resources Officer Natalia Navin
The panel will be hosted on Microsoft Teams and you can head on over, HERE, for admissions or more details.

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19YO Girl Faces Death Penalty After Boyfriend’s Death In Johor

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On 20 September, 19-year-old Sim Hui Ying allegedly stabbed her boyfriend, Yap Kelly, with a knife to death at a hotel in Taman Mount Austin in Johor Baru.

She allegedly tried to fend off her 29-year-old boyfriend’s sexual advances when the attack happened around 8pm.
She later reported the incident to the police with help from her family.
Sim Hui Ying is escorted by a police officer at the Johor Baru Magistrate’s Court on 29 September 2022. Image: Ben Tan/ Malay Mail
According to Malay Mail, she was charged at the Magistrate’s Court with killing her boyfriend on Thursday, 29 September.
Sim, who wasn’t represented by a lawyer, nodded her head after the charge was read out to her in Mandarin in front of Magistrate R. Salini.
However, no plea was recorded from the accused after the charge was read out.
She’s charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code, which carries the death penalty upon conviction.
The mention date is set for 6 December when the chemistry and autopsy reports will be submitted.
Previously, Johor Baru South police chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat said the teenager was remanded for seven days starting 21 September.

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Kedah’s “Mat Tarzan” Had A Ganja Garden Growing In His Front Yard

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One man’s green thumbs got him in major trouble when police discovered a small garden of cannabis growing in his front yard.
A 38-year-old Kedah man was arrested during a raid on a house in Alor Setar when the police managed to snuff out the illegal ganja garden he had grown supposedly out of plain sight.
The man who carries the nickname “Mat Tarzan” apparently told the cops that he had no idea that the plants he was growing had been marijuana, and thought that they were bamboo trees.
However, upon interrogation, Mat Tarzan confessed to knowing exactly what he was doing and had grown the plants for his own consumption.
Mat Tarzan had a total of four ganja trees, at least one storey tall, and looked to be just about ready for harvest, planted in makeshift pots made from old paint barrels.
Ganja plants confiscated by police.(Credit: Astro Awani)
He was also found positive for marijuana when police ran a drug test on him and apparently also had a previous record of drug use.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 6B of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 for the illegal cultivation of cannabis as well as Section 15 for personal drug use.
Police are also trying to determine where Mat Tarzan had gotten the seeds needed to grow his ganja garden.
An officer inspecting the marijuana tree.(Credit: YouTube/Harian Metro)
Although it is not completely illegal to plant or cultivate intoxicants such as marijuana, coca or poppy plants in Malaysia, the activity is still considered against the law if done so without proper permission from the authorities.
Provisions in the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952 state that approval can be given for the cultivation of such plants for research, educational and medical purposes (with terms and conditions applied of course) and going against this rule may result in criminal charges encompassing a life sentence in prison including strokes of the rotan.
Previously a Malaysian by the name of Muhammad Lukman was given the death penalty after being found guilty of processing and distributing cannabis oil for medical purposes where the substance was predominately used to treat ailments.
Muhammad Lukman during his trail in court.(Credit: BBC)
Apparently his case is still being reviewed by the courts with the previous Pakatan Harapan government even making moves to reform Malaysia’s draconian drug laws and abolishing the mandatory death sentence.
However, in May 2020, the country’s Court of Appeal had ruled that marijuana had no medical properties, specifically to treat patients with cancer, despite mounting international research pointing out the benefits of cannabinoids in medicine.

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DANGEROUS DRUGS ACT 1952
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Cannabis in Malaysia – Laws, Use, and History
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Is The Indomie Pizza Merely A Gimmick? We Find Out.

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You may have seen posts for the Indomie Pizza online and wondered to yourself, what abomination has the world come up with today?

After all, instant noodles and pizza are not the healthiest of food choices, and then someone decides it’s a good idea to put them together.

Yet I couldn’t help being intrigued by it, because I love both pizza and Indomie, but will I still love it if it’s mashed together in some unholy combination?
Where It’s From
The Indomie pizza was created by local pizza chain US Pizza, which serves quite a number of “gimmicky”, non-traditional pizza flavours such as sambal petai pizza and musang king durian pizza.
The first look at the Indomie Pizza: a pretty lovely presentation and colours.(Credit: TRP)
The interior of the restaurant give a decent impression of old-school American diners, complete with wood and brick decorations, arcade machines, and bright red seats. They were also playing an enjoyable playlist of classic American country blues, which lent heavily to the small-town America vibes.
The charming decor didn’t negate the relatively long wait for the food, however, as I am used to my pizzas being fast.
Still, considering that it’s a specialty menu item, it probably took more preparation and care than the regular pizzas.
The Indomie Pizza In All Its Glory
The pizza up close.(Credit: TRP)
My first impression of the Indomie pizza is actually how colourful it is, thanks to the big slices of chili and generous sprinkle of spring onions. A telur mata sits right in the middle of the pizza.
A crunchy thin pizza crust is topped with a generous layer of perfectly cooked Indomie (at a glance, about 3 packs’ worth of noodles). Then, it is topped with black pepper chicken chunks, chili, spring onion, lots of cheese, and an egg.
But Is It A Party In Your Mouth?
While some gimmicky fusion foods tend to have an identity crisis, there’s no mistaking that this dish is a pizza first and foremost. It doesn’t really let you forget that the noodles are merely the player, while the pizza is the whole endgame.
Don’t miss out on the cheese.(Credit: TRP)
The Indomie is handled especially well, being cooked perfectly so that it isn’t soggy or undercooked. The outer bits have some crunch to it, crisped up by baking, that adds a nice texture. The seasoning used for the noodles are just right too: flavourful but not overwhelming.
The garlic cheese thin crust is delightful, especially if you are a fan of garlic and cheese. There are added bits of chopped garlic and cheese pockets within the noodles, so each bite is always a good reminder that you’re eating a pizza.
The black pepper chicken chunks also deserve a special mention for being juicy and well-seasoned, in pieces big enough to be properly savoured.
The Verdict
Plus, each order of Indomie pizza comes with TWO packets of Indomie.(Credit: TRP)
I was fully prepared to write the pizza off as a gimmicky marketing ploy, but I must admit that the Indomie Pizza is shockingly enjoyable.
With a pretty decent price tag at RM28, it makes for a fun meal option and the perfect size for two people.
It’s an example of fusion food done well. You don’t lose the feel of eating a pizza, but there’s also a lovely addition of familiar springy noodles.

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Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh Interviewed By Cops As Witness

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Today, 26 August, Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh gave her statement to the Sentul police regarding a police report she had made over a fake poster.

The poster, made against her, alleged that she encouraged attacks against former Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin’s government over disagreements with Istana Negara.
In a report by MalaysiaKini, Yeoh, in a virtual press conference outside the Sentul police headquarters claimed the poster was circulated by Perikatan Nasional (PN) MPs, MCA and PAS leaders in particular.
She expressed her hopes that the police will commence investigations as soon as possible.
“At that same time, I have instructed my lawyers, Khairil Khalid and Athari Bahardin, to issue a letter of demand to the PN politicians that we have found online – MCA and also, PAS – for sharing fake news,” she said.
Athari said the first course of action will be to request the implicated individuals to remove their postings on social media bearing the fake poster, and issue public apologies.
He added that failing to comply with the requests, would result in legal action against them.
The poster was shared on a PAS-aligned Facebook page with the caption “When will it be denied?” Following which, Yeoh made a post on her own Facebook page, denying the allegation.

“This morning I was informed of PAS people spreading a fake poster again in FB, slandering me. This is all false and my political secretary is on the way to make a police report,” she said in the caption.
She has previously taken legal action against former police Inspector General Tan Sri Musa Hassan and Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) lecturer Dr Kamarul Zaman Yusoff over defamation.
The lawsuit however, was struck out by the High Court for technical reasons.
We are sending out letters of demand as I have been slandered many times and have not received justice. Even though I was slandered previously and the police had met the accused, the attorney-general did not take action in court so I did not feel that I had received justice.Segambut MP Hannah Yeoh
This, according to Yeoh, is why she hopes the police will conduct an investigation so she can seek justice in court against those who have spread the fake news.

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LRT Bukit Jalil Operating Til 12.30 am For AFF Cup Tomorrow

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Rapid Rail Sdn Bhd (Rapid Rail) will extend the operating hours at the Bukit Jalil Light Rail Transit (LRT) station until 12.30 am tomorrow.

This is in conjunction with the first leg of the AFF Cup 2022 semi-final match between Malaysia and Thailand at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium (SNBJ) tomorrow (7 January).
Rapid Rail added that they will also be adding extra trains right after the match for the comfort and smooth movement of supporters to return to their respective destinations.
For those going to different destinations, all integrated stations such as the ones listed below will also be accessible to passengers from the Bukit Jalil Station.

Besides that, there will be 13,892 parking spots available at these selected stations too, to ease the journey of fans using public transportation to the match.
The public is advised to use their Touch n’ Go card with sufficient balance while using the train lines. For tomorrow night only, passengers can actually get a flat rate parking price of RM4 if they use the same card for their LRT/MRT rides.
Additionally, Rapid Rail will also deploy additional staff to facilitate the movement of passengers in and out of the station and surau facilities will also be provided for Muslim supporters to pray.
For more info, visit Rapid KL’s Facebook and Twitter.
KENYATAAN MEDIAPERLAWANAN SEPARUH AKHIR PIALA AFF MITSUBISHI ELECTRIC 2022 – OPERASI STESEN LRT BUKIT JALIL DILANJUTKAN KE 12.30 TENGAH MALAM • Sebanyak 13,892 ruang parkir stesen tersedia. • Sila gunakan kad Touch ‘n Go bagi memudahkan perjalanan. pic.twitter.com/CJZDLmC3Dc— Ask Rapid KL (@askrapidkl) January 6, 2023
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Home Minister The Latest Of 3 Ministers Currently Covid-19 Positive

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Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin has been confirmed positive for Covid-19 after undergoing screenings on 11 January.

The minister will be quarantined and placed under observation by the Health Ministry (MOH). Everyone who had close contact with him from 8 to 11 January are advised to proceed to the nearest district health office to be tested.
Hamzah has apologized for any issues he might have caused concerning his diagnosis and thanked those who pray for his wellbeing.
Earlier, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba revealed that a third Cabinet minister was confirmed positive for coronavirus, however, did not disclose their identity and said that the person was currently being treated by MOH at an available facility.
Adham Baba explains that all Cabinet ministers have undergone Covid-19 screenings and said that MOH will proceed with risk assessments to determine if those who tested negative would need to be quarantined.
Infected Ministers
On 11 January Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun tested positive for coronavirus and is currently warded at the Sungai Buloh Hospital, Selangor.
On 9 January, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Economy) Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed was confirmed positive of Covid-19 after having tested negative of infection on 1 January. He is reportedly undergoing treatment at the Raja Perempuan Zainab II Hospital, Kelantan.
Both ministers have also issued public apologies on the issue.
In October 2020,  Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamed Al-Bakri became the first member of Cabinet to be infected with Covid-19 and was later discharged after a full recovery.

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Live your Hogwarts dreams in Cheras this November

Fellow aspiring Wizards and Witches!
If you missed your golden ticket to Hogwarts School of Witchcraft and Wizardry back when you were 10, fret not, your chance is here once again!
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The Wizardry Foundation is holding an exclusive event this November 2nd, in Sunway Velocity for all Potterheads!
It is said that there are 10 ‘hosts’ that will be waiting to serve you at the event! Including one in the restroom *winks*.
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Whether your dream is to learn animagus with Professor Minerva McGonagall or stir potions with Professor Severus Snape, this is an unmissable opportunity!
Especially when you donâ€™t need to travel all the way to London to get on the Hogwarts Express.
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Instead, all you need to do is register here for The Wizarding Cafeâ€™s Dumblinâ€™ goodness.

(Screenshot via Facebook)

There will be 2 sessions for the event; one in the morning, 11am-1pm and the second in theevening, 5pm-8pm.
Besides food, the event will also have a variety of games and an assortment of prizes for the winners!

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So, what are you waiting for?

You donâ€™t want to miss the Hogwarts train again, now, do you? ‘Cause invites have already started to be owl-ed out!
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Pakatan Harapan Agrees To Contest Under One Logo At 15th General Elections

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Pakatan Harapan (PH) has agreed “in principle” to contest the 15th general election (GE15) under a single PH logo.

According to Free Malaysia Today, the decision was made at the PH presidential council meeting that took place to discuss preparations for the general election.
The PH presidential council also pointed out that PKR has suggested that minor changes be done to the logo to rebrand PH’s image.
PETALING JAYA, 22/08/2018. Residents of SS8 Apartments and Pakatan Harapan, room attendant, Ismail Pata, 56 (left) with Kassim Abbas 65 (right) installed Pakatan Harapan flag in conjunction with the Seri Setia by-election which saw a two-cornered fight between Halimey Abu Bakar from Pakatan Harapan and Dr Halimah Ali from (PAS). Image: Malay Mail/ Hari Anggara.
DAP secretary-general Loke Siew Fook said the opposition coalition will discuss PKR’s proposal.
He added that the seat distribution matter among the coalition members would be resolved by September.
Previous problems with the logo
During the 14th general election, PH was forced to contest under the PKR logo when the Registrar of Societies (RoS) refused to approve the coalition’s registration as a body and its logo.
The RoS pointed out issues regarding the documentation provided by Bersatu, which was then one of PH’s component parties.
The issue of the logo cropped up again at the Johor state elections when PKR decided to use its own logo while DAP and Amanah opted to use the coalition’s logo.

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Covid-19: 35 Government Officials Test Negative, Ending Their 14-Day Quarantine Today

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The 35 government officials, who were in close contact with the officer who tested positive for Covid-19, have already ended their 14-day self-quarantine today as all of them tested negative.
This includes our Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Today is the 14th actually and we’ve taken the swab, all the “post-cab” (post cabinet) members were negative, so they can resume tomorrow. None of them are positive, even the officer who was tested positive earlier is improvingHealth Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah was referring to an incident last month, when Muhyiddin chaired a post-cabinet meeting at the Prime Minister’s Office which was also attended by an officer who tested positive for the coronavirus.
After the revelation, all who were present during the meeting were instructed to quarantine themselves for two weeks and undergo testing for possible infection.

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Ipoh Sees 200% Spike In Cases Compared To Last Year

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The rate of dengue fever cases in Ipoh have worryingly increased by over 200% this year compared to the same period last year.
Ipoh state Health, Science, Environment and Green Technology committee chairman Ahmad Saidi Mohamad said that 888 cases were recorded between January 2020 and 13 June 2020.
Whereas during the same period in 2019, only 262 cases were reported.
The number of cases has leapt by 626 cases or 238.9 per cent with one fatality recorded this year compared to zero death last year.Ahmad Saidi Mohamad via Bernama
He explained that from early January until 13 June this year, a total of 121 dengue cases were reported at 93 localities across the jurisdiction of Ipoh City Council (MBI).
How to protect yourself from dengue. (Credit: Malay Mail)
He said that this significant increase was attributed to the weather and restrictions on dengue control activities by MBI’s vector control unit.
These restrictions were caused by the closing of industries following the Covid-19 outbreak.
However, now that the country is in its recovery movement control order (RMCO) phase, dengue control measures resumed on 10 June, and have been focused on areas such as public markets, recreational parks, public transport stations, tourist spots, shopping complexes and cemeteries.
We hope members of the public will take at least 10 minutes each week to conduct cleaning activities in order to destroy Aedes breeding grounds.Ahmad Saidi Mohamad via Bernama
Ahmad Saidi also urged the public to do their part in keeping Aedes mosquitoes under control.

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‘Yes, Sanusi Is Popular…Like ‘Mr Bean’, Says Mahfuz

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Kedah Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Mahfuz Omar has shot back at Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor over accusations of him riding on the latter’s popularity.

As reported by the New Straits Times, Mahfuz reportedly said:
I was also surprised. When will I surpass his popularity? But I admit he is very popular like ‘Mr Bean’. Mr Bean is very popular with his jokes, so he (Sanusi) can sing, so he is very popular and funny like Mr Bean.Kedah Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Mahfuz Omar
Mahfuz said this in response to Sanusi’s claim that he was trying to gain popularity through a defamation suit against him.
Earlier, NST also reported that the Kedah Menteri Besar called on Mahfuz to stop seeking cheap publicity over the defamation suit award granted to him by the court.
According to the report, Sanusi claimed that he had handed over the RM120,000 awarded to be paid to Mahfuz through his lawyer and their lawyers are currently settling the issue.
He also told reporters present at the national Pas Hari Raya Aidilfitri Open House held at Kedah Pas Complex:
He should not have used Facebook, TikTok or all that (social media platforms). There is no bankruptcy issue for not paying (because) everything is handled by a lawyer.Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor

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Go cashless: Sunway mall allows e-wallet payments to park

By next year, if youâ€™re going to shop at Sunway Pyramid, you wonâ€™t have to queue at the ticket machine anymore as the company will be implementing their Smart Parking System in Sunway City.
These locations will use the License Plate Recognition technology to make it easy for users to enter and exit Sunway Pyramid, Sunway Hotel or Menara Sunway.
Using the recognition technology, the gate will automatically raise itself once it has scanned and recognised your car plate.

Sunway expects that it would be available to users by the first quarter of next year.
How do you use the system?
To use the new system, you can register your car plate number via the Sunway Parking portal or app.
You can also pay directly from your favourite e-wallet app, credit, debit, and payment cards to pay for parking.

Which digital wallets can you use?
Sunway Smart Parking system supports a wide variety of e-wallets and they are :

GrabPay
Boost
WeChat pay
AliPay
Touch â€˜n Go eWallet
Maybank QR Pay

If you donâ€™t have a digital wallet or their parking app, you can also use your payment cards :

Mastercard
Visa
American Express
JCB
UnionPay
MyDebit

Sunway said that they will be allowing for more payment options in the future as well.

What features are there?
The parking system would have a security option for drivers to â€œlockâ€ the vehicle in the app so the vehicle will not be able to leave the premises.
As for those who are under the Sunway Pals loyalty programme, the company has said there are plans to integrate the system in the future.
Also, because it is an integrated system, it is possible for you to enter Sunway Pyramid, and exit via the hotel or offices.

When do you pay for parking?
You can do so before leaving the mall as the system allows 20 minutes grace period upon payment.
The maximum parking fee would be RM15 per day for weekends while weekdays, the cap would be up to RM12.
If you don’t have the app or a payment card or internet connection, you can still make payments through auto-pay machines or at the help desk located at Level CP3 of the mall.

It’s an interesting take on how the company is solving the parking issue that we know can be packed at certain periods.
We sure hope that Sunway would implement it to their other malls across the country as well.

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New Boba Ice Cream Has Hit The Shelves In Malaysia

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Bubble tea lovers can now enjoy their favourite drink, now in ice cream form. Wall’s ice cream brand is collaborating with Tealive Malaysia to create the Wall’s Special Edition Tealive Boba Ice Cream.
The ice cream is made with rich milk tea flavours and real chewy pearls. They aim to recreate the satisfying sensation of bubble tea on a stick.
The bubble tea ice cream will be available nationwide at all major supermarkets, hypermarkets, convenience stores, and selected Tealive stores.
Tealive Malaysia is offering the ice cream at a discounted price of RM2.20 if you order it with additional drinks for extra bubble tea joy. Otherwise, the ice cream alone will cost you RM2.50. (Which, actually, is cheaper than the bubble tea drink itself.)

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“Stop trying to convert us” says the Orang Asli community

Please respect our beliefs and leave us aloneâ€¦
Those were the wishes of the Orang Asli community from Gerik, Perak who complained of harassment from duty-bound religious preachers.

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Members of the community claimed that for many years they had been insulted by the forced Islamisation imposed by some members of the so called modern civilized society.
Many had shockingly found the religious status on their ICs placed as Islam, without prior consent or them even converting to the religion.
Even the children weren’t safe from being forcibly indoctrinated.

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The community claimed that children were unwillingly being taught Islamic teachings in school and even forced to fast during puasa month.

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This annoyance towards forced religious conversions was also extended to Christian proselytizers who also routinely try to spread the Christian faith among the native community.

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These grievances were brought forward by a group of Temiar tribespeople from the villages of Kampung Tasik Asal Cunex, Kampung Ong Jelmol, Kampung Sungai Leyef, Kampung Sungai Papan, and Kampung Pos Pia who came to Parliament yesterday to present a memorandum of understanding to the government.
Because of the constant pressures and persecution from religious evangelists, the community strongly feels that their rights and freedoms as Malaysians have been violated.

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Article 11 of the Federal Constitution, the highest law in the land, guarantees each citizen a fundamental right to religious freedom.
To deny someone, let alone an entire community of this basic liberty would be an insult to what our great melting pot of a nation stands for.

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Prophet Muhammad PBUH had thought us to be tolerant and accepting of others and their beliefs, â€œto you be your religion, to me be mine,â€ as so stated in the Quran.
While Jesus had preached for man to love and respect one another as you would yourself.
So letâ€™s not try to enforce our beliefs on other people, especially when they clearly want to be left undisturbed.
Besides demanding the right to simply practice their beliefs in peace, the memorandum presented to Parliament also listed several other protests and requests from the community which includes:

Protection of the environment and traditional indigenous lands from destruction and exploitation
Address social development problems such as education, economy, and healthcare
Adaptation and implementation of all Articles listed in the UN Declaration on the Rights of Indigenous Peoples.


This boy is the FIRST M’sian to win world speedcubing championships using his feet

Last Sunday, an 11-year-old boy from Petaling Jaya made Malaysia proud when he became the FIRST Malaysian champion at speedcubing with his feet at the WCA (World Cube Association) World Championship 2019  in Melbourne.

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With his win, he is now officially ranked second-fastest IN THE WORLD for speedcubing (using the 3x3x3 Rubik’s cube) using his feet.
FYI, he took 23.29 seconds (average) and 17.10 seconds (single) to solve the puzzle with his feet.
Yes, you read that right both times. With his FEET guys!

Lim Hung speedcubing with his feet(Pic Credit: mysocialmate)

Although Lim Hung only began his unusual puzzle solving hobby 3 years ago, he managed to beat 59 competitors from 21 countries and earn himself first place.
Speaking to The Star, Lim said participating in the biennial world championships in Melbourne initially posed a challenge to him as the competition was held during the winter. Lim felt as if he would not be able to perform well in the cold weather.
On top of that, Lim was very nervous he would be competing with world-class cubers that were present at the championships.
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However, throughout the competition, Lim had his supportive mother by his side. Joyce Peh accompanies her son to all his tournaments, with Melbourne being his 28th competition so far.
As an encouraging mother, Joyce believes that there is more to life than winning, and only hopes that her son becomes a good example and inspires others.
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Now that he’s won first place in speedcubing using his feet, Lim plans to contest in blindfolded speedcubing next!
We wish the little nimble genius all the best and look forward to him winning more medals in the future!


Teenager Criticized By Netizens Over ‘Luxury’ Bag Gets An Invite By Charles & Keith

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A teenage girl in Singapore is having the last laugh after going viral on social media.

The 17-year-old teenager, known as Zoe, was criticised by netizens on TikTok for considering Charles & Keith (C&K) a luxury brand.
The bag was priced at S$80 (RM262).
Zoe was upset with the criticism because the bag was a gift from her father.
The video uploaded on 8 January caught the attention of C&K headquarters.
Their spokesperson confirmed that Zoe and her father had been invited to lunch with the brand’s founder.
  @zohtaco thank you takagi ramen for the treat! eternally grateful &lt33 AND HAPPY 14K FOLLOWERS :0!! WOAAAH ♬ Paris – Taylor Swift
In addition, they were taken on a tour of Charles & Keith’s headquarters, Marketing Interactive reported on Wednesday.
Luxury Is Subjective
C&K said they were impressed by how Zoe handled the criticism on TikTok.
There is no place for bullying, be it online or offline – but we were so impressed with the grace and humility in how she handled the situation, displaying wisdom far beyond her years and values that resonated with us greatly.C&K on why they reached out to Zoe.
DASUUURV 💅✨LOOK: Zoe, the Singapore-based Pinay teen who got shamed online for describing the Charles & Keith bag she got from her dad as a “luxury” item, has met with the brand’s founder and even toured its headquarters. READ: https://t.co/cgBsYmvK95📷Zoe Gabriel/IG pic.twitter.com/VpFc7zmO9o— latestchika.com (@latest_chika) January 13, 2023
C&K added that her parents deserved credit and should be proud to have raised such a grounded and resilient young woman.
READ MORE: [Watch] Girl Shamed For Calling Charles & Keith Bag A Luxury Brand Talks About Privilege
Meanwhile, many netizens have also sided with Zoe.
Others said C&K should treat her most generously as her stance had done them a huge favour.
And yes I agree Charles & Keith is a luxury bag. Labeling something as luxurious is subjective. Even Uniqlo for me is a luxury. Looney Tunes notebooks were a luxury to us back in grade school. Having a car with AC was a luxury too since we previously owned a non-ac beetle soo💁♀— eneri 🍒 (@channietofu) January 13, 2023
Founder charles & keith patut bagi at least 10 barang dekat Zoe tu. Bag, shoes, wallet etc— SN Shafiqah (@pieyqasso) January 13, 2023

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DVS Confirms Receiving Report Of Alleged ‘Snake Owner And Kitten Hunter’

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The Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) confirmed receiving a complaint regarding the action of a man on Twitter allegedly on the hunt for stray kittens to feed his pet snake.

Director General of DVS, Dr Akma Ngah Hamid, in a reply on Twitter informed that their party received a complaint on the matter and it has been passed on to the Animal Welfare section.
I have taken note of this issue. Complaints are also received through the department’s email and forwarded to the Animal Welfare Section. If there is a complaint involving animal welfare, please make a complaint directly through the MyAnimalWelfare system.Dr Akma Ngah Hamid, Director General of JPV
Salam. Saya ambil maklum. Aduan telah diterima juga melalui emel Jabatan dan telah dipanjangkan ke Seksyen Kebajikan Haiwan. Sekiranya ada aduan melibatkan Kebajikan Haiwan, mohon membuat aduan terus melalui sistem MyAnimalWelfare seperti di bawah. pic.twitter.com/XKjhSAg9Zz— Akma Ngah Hamid (@DrAkmaNgahHamid) February 8, 2023
Allegedly Fed His Snake With Free Cats Or Rabbits
The man, known as Syazuan, posted several tweets previously in which he made it look as though he was looking for cats to feed his pet Albino snake. Some of the ‘snake food’ was even allegedly obtained from pet owners who had put up their pets for adoption.
READ MORE: Is It Ethical To Feed Stray Kittens To Pet Snakes?
“My friend and I always try and find free kittens or bunnies to feed our snakes,” said the man on Twitter.
**PSA**Guys, kalau nak give out kittens for adoption please check background orang tu dulu. Dekat group facebook dulu ada orang kantoi ambil kittens banyak-banyak untuk bagi makan ular sawa dia. Then came along this guy who shamelessly bagi tips macam bodoh 👇🏻 pic.twitter.com/ENGEz1wjwF— Homeowner has Meow in it (@syazmnnn) February 7, 2023
In a Twitter thread of cats up for adoption, Syazuan would say that their cats would be in a better home with him and there are other people who supported his actions.
This one post kucing tu dah deleted but I hope the girl didn’t give her cats to him cause terang-terangan cakap nak bagi ular dia makan. Celaka gila perangai orang macam ni. pic.twitter.com/QcDWEWsnyQ— Homeowner has Meow in it (@syazmnnn) February 7, 2023
Turns out, he doesn’t even own a snake and the whole thing is ‘just a joke’
After backlash from netizens over his controversial tweets, Syazuan made his social media accounts private.
People even went as far as finding his LinkedIn as well as Instagram profile and it went viral to the point that Syazuan had to lodge a police report.
In the police report, he admitted that he had replied to a Twitter post saying that he owned a snake and that he looked for cats or rabbits to feed his pet snake. However, he claimed in the report that the tweet was nothing more than a joke. After finding out that his LinkedIn and Instagram accounts had gone viral, he decided to lodge a police report to explain that what he posted was just a joke. He also included in the report that he doesn’t own a snake.

He even put the explanation of the police report as his Twitter banner, after changing his Twitter name from @syazuanism to @kutilapak.
However, based on our checks, the account @kutilapak now no longer exists on Twitter.
Screenshot of Syazuan’s Twitter page before the account disappeared.
Whether what he did was intentional or otherwise, some of us would agree that it was a joke gone too far.
READ MORE: Animal Lovers Want MPKL Officers Charged For Alleged Negligence In Handling Trapped Strays

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Covid-19 Vaccination Status Not Removed But Turns Incomplete, Health Ministry Rebuts Fake News

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The Health Ministry (KKM) has stressed the digital vaccination status on MySejahtera for Sinovac recipients will only be incomplete and not removed if they haven’t received their booster shots.

KKM said the false information had been spreading on social media recently .
Accordingly, the incomplete status for Covid-19 vaccination will apply for all Sinovac vaccine recipients aged 18 years and above.
The incomplete status will also apply to vaccine recipients (all types of primary dose) who are 60 years and above and have not yet received a booster dose.

On 24 March, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said more than two million Sinovac recipients will lose their “complete vaccination” status by 1 April.
The reason is because they have not yet received the booster dose.
Menteri Kesihatan, Khairy Jamaluddin merayu kepada rakyat untuk terima dos penggalak terutama individu berusia 60 tahun ke atas atau penerima vaksin Sinovac sebelum 1 April bagi kekalkan status vaksinasi lengkap. #AWANInews pic.twitter.com/7MVvbeBZWD— 🇲🇾Astro AWANI🇲🇾 (@501Awani) March 9, 2022
Are China’s Covid Vaccines Less Effective?
The booster dose of CoronaVac vaccine produced by Sinovac is up to 94 percent effective against the new variant of Covid-19, Omicron.
Pharmaniaga Berhad (Pharmaniaga) said that it was among the initial findings in a study by Sinovac involving three doses of the vaccine with two Omicron strains obtained from Hong Kong.
Recent laboratory test results show that when tested with the Omicron strain, 35% of 20 serum samples involving recipients of two doses of CoronaVac vaccine tested positive for viral neutralizing antibodies.
For recipients of three doses of the vaccine, 94% or 45 of the 48 samples tested positive with viral-neutral antibodies.
The results of this test show that the third dose of Sinovac vaccine effectively increases the serum’s ability to neutralize Omicron strains. Further studies on other Omicron strains are underway.
Pharmaniaga added that the results of the study are in line with the statement of Sinovac’s Senior Director of Overseas Business, Weining Meng.
Meng informed that booster injections given in the interval between six to 12 months after the second dose, will boost the strength of the immune response.
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The coronavirus vaccine made in China has been injected into millions of people in various countries.
Chinese state media reported that the country had exported their vaccines to more than 30 countries, from Malaysia, Indonesia, Brazil, Egypt, UAE, Pakistan, Philippines, Cambodia, Nepal, Sierra Leone, Zimbabwe, to Chile.
All of them are less affluent countries and are in dire need of vaccines, while rich countries like Australia prefer vaccines made in Britain, Europe and the United States.
Chinese-made vaccines do not allow for peer-review, prompting health experts’ concern and Western skepticism.
READ MORE: M’sian Brothers Denied Entry Into Germany Due To Sinovac Vaccine

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PAS Tells Muslims To Not Listen To Sultan’s Royal Decree About Bon Odori

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Despite the royal decree, PAS continues to call on Muslims to stay away from the Bon Odori Festival due to concerns of “religious elements” that could sway people’s faith.

The Star reported that both the PAS Ulama Council and its women’s wing issued statements on Thursday, 9 June, to urge Muslims again not to participate in the festival.
This is in line with statements issued by the Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), muftis and religious experts. Their positions are based on public interest so that people do not fall into traps that could lead to a violation of aqidah (faith). The reasoning that this is a Japanese cultural event is not merit enough for it to be considered together.PAS Ulama chief Datuk Ahmad Yahya said in a statement.
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PAS believe the festival still contains elements of Buddhist religious rituals. PAS women’s wing believe that Bon Odori is a festival to honour ancestral spirits in which Japanese people return to their hometowns and clean the graves of their ancestors.
Perlis Mufti Datuk Dr Mohd Asri Zainul Abidin suggested that Bon Odori to be renamed to prevent confusion among Muslims, The Star reported.
He believes a new name or an additional name, in addition to Bon Odori, will avoid confusion with the original festival that has elements of syirik (polytheism) and khurafat (superstition).
In a Facebook post today, 10 June, he suggested alternative names such as the Japanese Cultural Festival or the Japanese society.
How did the conversation start?
PAS first cautioned Muslims to not attend the Japanese cultural festival on Monday, 6 June. The festival is to be held at the Shah Alam Sports Complex on 16 July.
READ MORE: Muslims Should Not Go To Bon Odori, Says Minister; Gets Flack From Literally Everyone
In response, the Sultan of Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah has decreed that Bon Odori will proceed as planned, citing that he had attended the event himself a few years ago and found no elements that could erode Muslim beliefs.
The Sultan also reminded officers from JAIS and the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) that they must take into consideration the diversity and beliefs of the state’s residents.
The Malay Mail reported that the Sultan encouraged the minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) to attend the event and learn to tell the difference between religion and culture.
READ MORE: Bon Odori Will Go On, Says Sultan Selangor To JAIS
The Bon Odori Festival has been held for decades in Malaysia in line with the nation’s Look East policy to create a platform of goodwill between Malaysians and many Japanese businesses that had heavily invested in Selangor.

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Former Miss Universe Malaysia Contestant Speaks Out On Molest, YouTuber Kissed Her And Touched Her Chest In Public

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Sexual harassment or assault victims often don’t call out their perpetrators.

Fear of retaliation or punishment from their perpetrator, victim-blaming, that they won’t be believed, being shunned and blaming themselves for the sexual harassment and assault.
These are among the common fears and reasons why survivors keep silent.
The third runner-up of Miss Universe Malaysia 2020, model and actress Serene Chai Yon Bin, mustered the courage to speak up on her own.
She revealed that YouTuber and content creator Lim Shang Jin molested her on the chest and kissed her on the cheek without her consent.
However, Chai did not disclose Lim’s name when she posted on Instagram to expose the matter.
She merely called the other party a YouTube content creator whose name begins with L.
Chai wrote that she met L at a party. Since the other party seemed to have too much to drink, she brought him water, wanting to ensure that he was okay.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Serene Claire 蔡咏彬 (@sereneclaire_)
Seemingly Innocent Acts Turned Into Sexual Assault
He asked for her number, and she gave it because they knew each other a little.
Then he kissed her on the cheek and asked for a selfie, and she disagreed with it, but she thought maybe he was just being open.
Chai also wrote that L touched her breasts.
After he touched her, Lim allegedly said, “No one will see or know for only 2 seconds.”
Chai said he didn’t apologise at all (at the moment), and his friends told her to avoid him as if condoning his behaviour.
She felt disgusted and offended by the sexual harassment and immediately yelled at him.
Chai added that L told her he had a private place and asked her to come over.
Chai felt she should have slapped him on the spot, but she had never been in such a situation and didn’t know how to react.
She also wondered how many victims there had been and how many times the culprits had done the same.
If you ever see this YouTuber start with the L, especially women, please be aware and stay away from him.Sexual assault victim Serene Chai warning women to stay away from the offender.
Although Chai did not name anyone from beginning to end, her post attracted enormous attention.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Serene Claire 蔡咏彬 (@sereneclaire_)
Owning Up
Two days after she posted, today, Lim publicly apologized to her.
I solemnly apologize to Miss Chai Yong Bin because I was in a drinking place a few days ago, and I did something very impolite to her in front of the audience at the place, which caused her severe physical and mental trauma.YouTuber Lim Shang Jin apologising to his victim Serene Chai on his conduct.
Lim said he felt guilty and ashamed of his drinking and disrespectful behaviour.
He acknowledged he could not drink much and should control his drinking in public.
He issued an apology on his Instagram Story, saying that he thanked Chai for willing to let him apologize publicly.
The apology written by YouTuber Lim Shang Jin on social media. (Pix: Instagram)
No Means No
If you’ve been sexually assaulted, it’s important to remember that it was not your fault.
Rape and sexual assault are always wrong – no matter who commits it or where it happens.
It is traumatic, and it can affect you both physically and emotionally. Do not be afraid to get help.
Malaysian law does not specifically define sexual assault.
However, various laws cover different forms of sexual assault or the use of criminal force on a person with the intent to outrage modesty.
AWAM Records Rising Trend Of Violence Against Women In 2022From January to March 2022, @AWAMMalaysia recorded >200 cases involving domestic violence, sexual harassment, rape, sexual assault, intimate partner violence, and mental health, among others.https://t.co/V7ocu5pi3b— Boo Su-Lyn (@boosulyn) May 9, 2022
If you are sexually harassed, you can contact the All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) at 016-2374221 or 016-2284221 for support and guidance on drafting the police report.
For online sexual harassment, one can also lodge a complaint with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
It is advisable to first lodge the complaint with MCMC and then make a police report with the MCMC complaint attached.
READ MORE: Teen Faces Even More Online Harassment After Lodging Second Report

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MySejahtera Is Mandatory Covid-19 Tracking App For All Businesses Now

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The MySejahtera app is now mandatory for all businesses to use as the primary contact tracing method, with other applications used alongside it.

What you need to know: The MySejahtera app was created by the government for ease of contact tracing during the Movement Control Order (MCO). However, it was not mandatory, so instead some businesses would use other means of tracking visitors such as a written log, Google forms, or even other microsites that require your personal information. As such, the government has deemed it necessary for every business premise to use the MySejahtera app to ensure proper tracking for businesses, visitors, and the government (if need be).
Most places come with a physical log book or an option of a QR code for no-contact registration.Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail
Why it matters: Since the beginning when contact tracing was implemented, there has been concerns over privacy, safety, and trustworthiness. Many businesses used their own personalised tracking system and many visitors reportedly use false names and phone numbers in scribbling down their information. This completely undermines the entire point of contact tracing, which is crucial in the unfortunate possibility that someone in the same area had been infected. If not all visitors are quickly located and quarantined, a cluster can easily break out and cause more problems.
Who said what: Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob noted that the decision has been made after they realized certain places did not even have MySejahtera check-ins as an option. As such, the usage of the app is now mandatory at all business premises except in places where internet connectivity can be an issue, such as rural areas.
Read more:Deputy Minister Says That Less Than 20% Of Malaysia Have No Access To Internet, Some Due To Vandalism [TRP]More Than 200 Covid-19 Positive Individuals Successfully Identified By MySejahtera App [TRP]MySejahtera Adds Check-In Function At Business Premises [TRP]The Government Created The MySejahtera App So We Can Monitor Our Covid-19 Risk [TRP]

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[Watch] Small Explosion At KL Pavilion, Reportedly Caused By Short Circuit

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A short circuit caused a small explosion at Pavilion KL shopping mall on Sunday (21 August) afternoon.

Kuala Lumpur Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) said the building management informed them about an “explosion involving the wiring system” at 6 pm.
The fire caused by a short circuit was extinguished immediately, and the situation was brought under control by the shopping centre’s management.
The spokesperson was quoted by FMT as saying they had not received any official report regarding the incident.
The video of the incident went viral on social media, including a video recorded when the “bang” happened.

Emergency response team members rushed out of the fire as smoke filled the mall.
The fire is said to have disrupted the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week 2022 event held at the shopping centre.
Dang Wangi District Police Chief Noor Dellhan Yahaya also said that no report had been made when this news was written.
Scary Moment
Popular TV host and actor Datuk Aznil Nawawi said he was surprised by the incident.
It happened while waiting his turn to walk on the catwalk during the Kuala Lumpur Fashion Week (KLFW).
READ MORE: [Watch] KLFW Allegedly Didn’t Pay Its Models, Alicia Amin Stages Protest At KLFW2022
  @datukaznilnawawi Paknil tengah tunggu giliran nak masuk untuk walk baju @Neonate Clothing Co ♬ original sound  – Datuk Aznil Nawawi
God, what is this thing? Like something exploded. We were at the Pavilion and the incident happened behind the KLFW stage. Everyone is confused plus the smell of smoke. Danger and fear.Popular TV host and actor Datuk Aznil Nawawi commenting on the incident.
In the video, the Pavilion Auxiliary Police was seen to have taken early action to control the situation, including the public’s safety.

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Floods In Parts Of Shah Alam, Two Selangor Rivers Breach Danger Level

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A downpour that lasted over two hours led to floods in Shah Alam, again.

With the Meteorology Department (MetMalaysia) warning of the start of the northeast monsoon beginning yesterday, heavy rain today in the Klang Valley saw several areas in Shah Alam, including Seksyen 17, inundated.
Social media users shared photographs and videos of the situation, with Bernama sharing an update on Twitter that water had also entered a home in Kampung Bukit Naga in Seksyen 32, Shah Alam.

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The Vibes reported that Taman Sri Muda was also among the areas hit.
We were also informed by a resident that the JKR premises in Seksyen 17 is flooded with water also rising in Seksyen 18 and Seksyen 24 heading towards Seksyen 17.
Meanwhile, according to the Infobanjir portal, water level at Sungai Rasau in Taman Desa Kemuning, Klang has breached its danger level of 3.02m with a reading of 3.01m at 6.15pm.
Sungai Damansara in Kampung Melayu Subang, district of Petaling also breached its danger level of 17.4m with a reading of 17.58m at 6.15pm.
Breaching its warning level (4.7m) is Sungai Kandis in Kampung Jawa, Klang with a reading of 4.97m at 6.15pm.
Four other rivers in Selangor breached their alert levels; Sungai Bernam at the Rimba KDR in Sabak Bernam, Sungai Kuang in Kg Melayu Sri Kundang, Gombak, Sungai Klang in Bandar Klang and Sungai Semenyih in Kampung Pasir, Hulu Langat.
None of the rivers in Kuala Lumpur have breached their alert levels as at 6.45pm.

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Malaysian Life Expectancy Cut Short By A Year To 73.4 Years Due To Covid-19

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Malaysian life expectancy was cut short to 73.4 years compared to 74.4 years as recorded 10 years back which was largely contributed by the death tolls recorded during the Covid-19 pandemic.

As it stands, the decrease in life expectancy was recorded in both genders, including non-citizens living in the country, as per the latest finding by the Statistic Department.
In 2022, on average, a Malaysian man is expected to live up to 70.8 years while women are expected to live to 75.6 years.
For non-citizen males living in the country, their life expectancy was recorded at 76.4 years while the woman’s average is recorded at 77.8 years.

This year statistics find that male at the age of 15 years is expected to live for another 56.9 years and female for another 61.3 years
Meanwhile, a male at the age of 60 years in 2022 is expected to live another 17.5 years and female another 20.1 years
Among the races, the Chinese ethnic group has the highest life expectancy at birth with men at 73.5 years and women, at 79.4 years.
This was followed by the non-Malay Bumiputera, with the males at 71 years and the women at 74.9 years.
The Malay ethnic group’s life expectancy at birth stands at 70.4 years (male) and 74.9 years (female)
While for the Indians, the average life expectancy at birth for the male stands at 66.3 years while the female stands at 73.2 years.

The statistic released by the department also listed Malaysia fifth among the Asean countries for life expectancy behind Singapore, Thailand, Brunei and Vietnam.

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Man Gets Culture Shock Moving From Chinese Company To GLC

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A Malay man who had worked in several government-linked companies (GLC) and Chinese enterprises listed ten major differences in the work culture.

A netizen named Chef Danial Hadi shared about it on Facebook, causing heated discussions and reposts among netizens.
He said one could look at employees’ working culture to understand why Chinese companies are more successful.
He stressed that it’s not that the Malays (companies) are bad, but the work culture is flawed.
According to Danial, after working in a Chinese company for a long time, his work attitude has gradually become the same as that of Chinese employees.
He thinks this massive cultural difference exists when compared to working in a GLC with 99.9% of Malay employees.

The top 10 differences he lists are:
1. Before 7:00 pm, the employees of the Chinese company are not in a hurry to get off work. The employees of the GLC company will clean up at 4:30 p.m. and leave work on time at 5:00 pm.
2. Chinese companies save construction costs, but GLC ignores the problem of high costs and losses.
3. The HR department of the Chinese company will remind employees to work hard, and the company will get bonuses if it makes money; in GLC, it is losing money every year, and employees are still fighting for bonuses.
4. Chinese companies can see the direction of the boss and the company. In GLC, we call it a company without a boss, and all people operate automatically;
5. In Chinese companies, fewer employees work more; on the contrary, GLC has less work and more employees.
6. In Chinese companies, almost everyone works hard, and there are few lazy people, but in GLC, the lazy are more than those who are hard-working.
7. In Chinese companies, if you say voice out a lot, you are a good employee because you want the company to improve, but in GLC, if you say too much, you will be labelled by the boss and other colleagues.
8. In the Chinese company, people get into heated conversations to get the work done, but if they do so in GLC, they will be accused of arrogance and heroism.
9. The Chinese company holds a meeting in June to set the company’s goals for the next year, while GLC holds a meeting in December to set the goals for the next year;
10. Regarding asking for leave, it is difficult for employees of Chinese companies to ask for leave at the end of the year because the boss must ensure that someone takes over the work. In GLC, the boss can approve all employees to take leave, and the entire department is paralysed because no one is at work.
He did not name any GLC, saying it was to avoid causing shame.
Opinions Divided
At the time of writing, the post has received 6,100 likes, 2,00 comments, and 2,500 reposts.
Many Malay netizens agree with the statement, but some disagree.
They said Chinese companies are too demanding on the workers and have no work-life balance.
Some noted it could be hard to apply for leave from Chinese companies even when there are valid reasons, such as wedding-related matters.
Others said there was no point going all out for the company as employees are easily dispensable.

Some said the writer should not generalise and stereotype race as every company will have its strength and weakness, whether privately owned by the Chinese or GLC.
At the same time, netizens pointed out not all Chinese employers are workaholics, nor do they impose unrelenting standards on the workers.

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Learn From Home Initiative Gives Parents Free SIM Cards And Access To Revision Papers

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To ensure all students in Malaysia are able to continue learning from home during the Covid-19 school closure, Teach For Malaysia will joining together with YTL Foundation and FrogAsia to launch the Learn From Home Initiative.
The Learn From Home Initiative was launched on 25 March 2020 to enable online learning from home. It uses YTL Communications’ Yes network and FrogAsia‘s educational content and digital platforms.
Under this initiative, parents can register for free Yes 4G SIM cards with 40GB of data and have access to learning resources and the FrogPlay mobile app which has more than 5,000 revision quizzes for free.
Teach For Malaysia Fellows and Alumni will be volunteering their time to work with FrogAsia to produce engaging online lessons covering Mathematics, Science, and English for Standard One to Form Five.

They will be using previous teaching experiences in government schools across the country to develop these lessons. Additionally, FrogAsia already has a bank of English lessons available. All lessons will be based on the national school curriculum that students would have missed during the MCO period.
Bringing online learning to our most challenged communities resonates with Teach For Malaysia’s mission and core values.Chairman of Teach For Malaysia YAM Tunku Ali Redhauddin ibni Tuanku Muhriz

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No More Phone Numbers On Shopee Packages For Customer Privacy

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With several hacking incidences and data leaks in this digital age, many people are understandably wary about their data getting compromised. It’s a wonder why we’re only getting a simple fix to remove phone numbers from the Air Waybills from our parcels now.

Starting from 21 October, the e-commerce platform Shopee announced that the buyer’s phone number will be removed from J&T Express and Ninja Van air waybills to ensure customers’ safety and privacy.
According to Shopee’s Air Waybill update, the buyer’s phone numbers were removed from the other couriers on 13 September 2021.
While that’s great news, do take note that phone numbers will still be printed on Poslaju and City-Link Express air waybills.
But wait… How will the mailman call and alert you that your parcel has arrived?
Shopee explained that the courier personnel can retrieve your phone number through the system and contact you if needed.
This update by Shopee might seem like a small and unimportant change to some but a scammer can really do a lot with just a phone number.
On 14 December 2020, a viral video showed a scammer who managed to obtain a person’s private information from a discarded delivery package. With the number in the scammer’s possession, the poor customer was harassed for money.
The situation escalated when the scammer posed as a delivery worker, turned up at the customer’s house and asked for COD payment for a fake product.
According to the police, the authorities have yet to receive any reports of such incidents but cases like these will be investigated under Section 420 of the Penal Code. Upon conviction, the perpetrator faces a ten-year prison sentence and caning.
It’s one line less to redact our personal details on parcels with a blackout stamp or a trusty marker but as always, it’s better to be safe than sorry.

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MDA Revokes Conditional Approval For China’s Eagle Bio Self-Test Kit

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The Medical Device Authority (MDA) has revoked the conditional approval for another China-made Covid-19 self-test kit.

According to MDA CEO, Ahmad Shariff, the Eagle Bio SARS-CoV-2 Antigen IVD Kit Lollipop is the third Covid-19 self-test kit to be removed from shelves.
Previously, MDA revoked the conditional approvals of two other self-test kits in April:  Deepblue Covid-19 Antigen Test Kit (Colloidal Gold) and Wiz Biotech SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Rapid Test.
MDA would also be sending letters to four other companies this week to demand these companies carry out further investigations and corrective measures on their defective kits.
Ahmad explained that companies are given a chance to further investigate and take corrective measures on the defective test kits.
However, the MDA will revoke the approval of the product if the test kits fail to meet the requirements for the second time.
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What makes an effective self-test kit?
Self-test kits must show 100% for specificity, and at least 90% sensitivity before the MDA gives conditional approval, Free Malaysia Today reported.
Sensitivity measures the proportion of positive test results from all truly positive samples. This is to ensure the kit can correctly identify those with the disease (the true positives) while minimising the number of false negative results.
Specificity measures the proportion of negative test results from all truly negative samples. This is so the test kit can correctly identify those without the disease (the true negatives) while minimising false positive results.
As of 19 July, 142 RTK antigen self-test kits have been given conditional approval by MDA.

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After Award Success, This Malaysian Play About Religion In Society Will Finally Screen Globally Online

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Award-winning play Nadirah will be streamed online for international audiences. The play was performed at Festival Tokyo in 2016, but will soon be shown to the global online stage.

Nadirah is a story about faith, love, and family. It tells the story of a proud Muslim girl from a mixed Malay-Chinese family who has to find out what her faith means to her when her mother decides to remarry a Christian man.
Although the play is set in our neighbour Singapore, Nadirah’s father is written as a Malay Malaysian while her mother is a Chinese Singaporean, a relationship that would still resonate deeply.
Nadirah explores religion and its impact on interpersonal relationships, right when this discussion is need the most.
Nadirah and her mother praying.(Credit: The Instant Cafe Theatre Company)
The horrible thing that happened in France serves as a reminder that these kinds of conversations about different faiths have to be had.Tan Cher Kian to TRP, referring to the murder of a French teacher who showed the controversial Charlie Hebdo cartoons in his class.
Tan Cher Kian, producer of Nadirah, notes that Malaysia discusses religion often as a multi-religious country.
The understanding of religion and the role of religion in our society have always been in Malaysian conversations.Tan Cher Kian to TRP
However, other countries may not have the same kind of discussion, tolerance, or understanding that we do, which makes it all the more important to raise the issue.
Which is exactly why the Instant Cafe Theatre Company has decided to show the play online, open for global audiences all over the world, regardless of where they are.
(Credit: The Instant Cafe Theatre Company)
The Future Of Live Performances Will Need Its Digital Counterpart
Tan notes that while watching a play live is precious for more than just the play, the digital component of productions will most certainly be important in the future, especially with the uncertainty of the pandemic.
Theatre will no longer be mutually exclusive between live shows and recorded, and it’s likely that both can happen at once, though Tan stresses that it would require professional camerwork and editing instead of a static recording.
It has always been a conscious decision to put our material online and the positive response (to previous online live shows) simply blew us away.Tan Cher Kian to TRP
Tan notes that Nadirah has been performed live in Malaysia before, but has always only been accessible to those who lived within the Klang Valley. However, now with online streaming, they can share the experience with Malaysians all over the world, regardless of whether they live in East Malaysia or are currently overseas in a foreign country.
Nadirah will be preformed in English and Malay with subtitles for both languages so audiences won’t have to worry about not being able to hear the play clearly.
(Credit: The Instant Cafe Theatre Company)
Additionally, to complete the virtual theatre experience, there will be a chat lobby for you to engage with other viewers and friends or browse the programme before the show begins, just like in a real play.
Ticket prices vary from a range of RM8 to RM100, but the experience will be exactly the same.
The higher prices are for people to support us if they want to, and the cheaper tickets are our way of allowing everyone to experience what we have to offer, especially students of disenfranchised communities.Tan Cher Kian to TRP
Nadirah will be shown online on 19-22 November. More information can be found on their website here. Catch their trailer below!

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[Watch] ‘Auntie’ & ‘Pakcik’ Argue About Pet Dogs Just Chilling At Melaka R&R

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A tense argument between one ‘Pakcik’ and an ‘Auntie’ believed to have taken place at the Ayer Keroh R&R rest stop on the North-South Expressway (NSE) heading to Melaka triggered a fierce debate online.

So there’s this video that’s going around that captured a man reprimanding a woman for sitting at an outdoor ‘pondok’ with her two pet dogs.
At just over three minutes long, the clip had the duo exchanging heated insults at one another over whether or not the dogs were allowed to sit together with their owners at the pondok table.
“The dog isn’t bothering you,” yelled the lady, stating that she and her dog had every right to be there.
While the man behind the camera expressed his discomfort and dissatisfaction over the woman’s action and yelled back saying that “This is no place for dogs. People come here to eat and relax.”
The two continued to argue before another man stepped into the frame to try and resolve the situation.

Comments on social media saw netizens drawing a line on whether it was right or wrong to have pets and animals lounging around together with their owners in public places.
On one side of the argument, people feel that there was nothing wrong with pet animals like dogs to be sitting in the same spaces meant for humans and that it was bigoted to feel angry about it.
“This is so unreasonable. Dogs are living creatures too. It’s so tiring seeing this kind of thing happening in our country,” wrote one commenter.
“Don’t enforce your religious beliefs onto others,” commented one man in response to those who say dogs are considered as ‘najis’ or dirty by Muslims.
Many agreed that as long as owners were able to control and pick up after their pets (clean up their poo), it was perfectly okay for everyone to be in the company of canines.
Read More: Remembering Amin: The Loyal Farm Dog Who’s Loved By His Malay Family
While opinions on the opposing aisle argued that it was both unhygienic and insensitive for dog owners to have their pets using the same amenities frequently used by other people.
“How long have you’ve been in Malaysia? Still don’t know our cultural norms?” noted a commenter.
“Just follow the rules and keep the sensitivity of other races in mind then confirm no problem,” wrote another.
People also pointed out that the ‘no pets allowed’ rule is clearly stated at all PLUS highway R&Rs
But since we ourselves haven’t been on a road trip in a while, we cannot confirm or deny this information.
Instead, TRP sent over some queries to PLUS Malaysia Berhad for more details on the matter. We’ll be sure to update the story when they get back to us.
In the meantime, let try and be civil with one another and not scream at each other in front of animals who don’t know better.
(Credit: Know Your Meme)

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Rent-to-own Scheme Helps Penangites Buy Their Own House

The state of Penang will be focusing on the rent-to-own (RTO) home ownership scheme for Penangites to own a house of their own.
What you need to know: The rent-to-own scheme was introduced in Budget 2020, aimed to assist first-time buyers unable to afford the initial 10% deposit and access to financing to buy homes. The scheme will allow potential buyers to rent a property during the initial lease period, then at the end, they are given the option to purchase the house. However, it’s only applicable for property priced up to RM500,000.
What’s new: So far, Penang is targeting to build 180,000 affordable housing units by 2030, of which 10% will be placed under the RTO scheme.
Why it matters: The scheme will allow young families and working professionals who don’t have the earning power for housing loans to be able to eventually own a home of their own. Currently, Maybank also has an RTO scheme that applies for many other development projects in the country.
Who said what: State Housing, Local Government, Town, And Country Planning Committee Jagdeep Singh Deo notes that 2,474 units are currently on the list, though the government welcomes the participation of other developers, especially government-linked companies (GLC) to offer RTO schemes in their housing projects.
Read more:Penang govt to focus on rent-to-own scheme to help people own a house, says exco (Malay Mail)


M’sian actor turned activist wants govt to take motorcycle lanes seriously

Azlan Sani Zawawi, a.k.a Lando head of Ikatan Silaturahim Brotherhood is planning to organise “Kempen Sayangi Laluan Motosikal to raise awareness on the safe use of bike lanes in the Klang Valley.
Picture credit: Malay Mail
Speaking to Malay Mail, the former actor said that Malaysia’s bad roads are not due to technical shortfalls, but because the authorities don’t care about doing a good job.
Lando and Ikatan Silaturahim Brotherhood are the same guys who became famous in 2016 after they gave up depending on state municipal councils and decided to fix road potholes by raising money themselves.
Picture credit: Malay Mail
“We need this campaign to kick start a road safety workshop nationwide and I will only do it if the Ministry of Works and the Public Works Department sit down and agree to certain terms.
“Firstly, the roads that they promised to repair must be fixed meaning they should be wide enough for two bikes to ride side-by-side and secondly, the lanes should be well lit… especially the tunnels where a lot of robbery, theft and assault cases have been reported.
“The last request is for someone to monitor these roads at all times or at least make their rounds once every hour to make sure everything is in order as right now, every time someone gets on the bike lane their mortality rate increases.”
Picture credit: Lowyat
The unfortunate truth is that using bike lanes in Malaysia is downright dangerous.
Next year is 2020 and Dr Mahathri’s vision was to have flying cars. But if you look closely, we already have flying cars and bikes because of the lubangs (holes) on the road.Lando via Malay Mail
Picture credit: Lowyat
Besides inadequate road signs and barriers, motorcycle lanes are not well maintained, and are often littered with uncovered drains and potholes.
Additionally, motorcycle lanes here are often not well lit. This has resulted in thieves robbing and assaulting motorcyclists who use the dedicated lanes at night.
Bit of a swim for your bike.Picture credit: Lowyat
I’ve lost 10 friends to date due to bad roads and accidents, bro.Lando via Malay Mail
Lando’s latest campaign targets motorcyclists in the Klang Valley who use the 16-kilometre long Federal Highway from Subang to Mid Valley.
He said these roads need immediate attention as they are the most damaged and most frequently used.
According to Malay Mail, the motorcycle lanes on the Federal Highway have been under construction since 2017 when they were first closed for upgrading works.

Most motorists don’t realise how the terrible state of dedicated motorcycle lanes affect the safety and lives of all road users.
When the bike lanes are closed, motorcyclists HAVE NO CHOICE but to use the highways.
And this is dangerous to all motorists, two wheels or four.
Now days, you see motorcyclists speeding in the fast lanes, competing with larger vehicles for space in the lanes. During traffic jams, this problem becomes worse as motorcyclists weave between cars at high speeds.
However, if motorcycle lanes were better maintained, motorcyclists riding dangerously on highways would be a problem of the past.
Lando told Malay Mail that he has managed to hold a major meeting with Works Minister Baru Bian and relevant parties during Ramadan and plans to meet them again soon to figure out a way for the roads to finally be repaired.
After the government guarantees that they can and will repair the damaged motorcycle lanes, Lando’s campaign will then teach riders how to use the roads responsibly, including lessons on how to overtake safely, how to exit and enter the bike lanes, steps to take in case of rain and floods as well as lessons on how to be courteous and respectful riders.
He hopes the campaign will reduce accident and fatality rates of motorcyclists in the country.


[Watch] Another Viral SOP Violation As People Queue Close Enough To Hug Each Other

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This week’s update of people not following SOPs comes in a video posted on Instagram by bondaumirahtaib.

The seven-minute video was taken outside of Rumah Prihatin@Grand Seasons, Malaysia’s first charity hotel that has opened up in Kuala Lumpur providing meals, beds, counselling services and Covid-19 vaccines to those hit hard by the pandemic.
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The video features a man in a motorcycle helmet who is visibly upset at the hordes of people not adhering to physical distancing while in line to get their vaccines.
At the 1:18 mark, he makes a plea to the Minister of International Trade and Industry Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmi Ali and says “Azmin Ali, you do something brother!”
He was then also seen urging those in charge of managing the vaccination centres (PPV) to be sensitive to the situation at the location, which happens to be located on the same road as Hospital Kuala Lumpur (HKL).
The man was also seen trying to rectify the situation by instructing those in line to distance themselves from each other.
Later in the video, the man is seen visibly shaken and in tears at the situation that just happened.
“Why are people with power not good at using power at a time like this. Many people have died. People’s fathers and mothers! Use that power properly,” he says in his rant.
There was nothing short of an outpour of support from Netizens with one thanking him for speaking up for the rest of us.
The video has over 1.5 million views after it was first posted around noon today (11 August).

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2020’s Merdeka Day Parade Is Canceled

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With the country still under threat of the Covid-19 pandemic, Malaysia is canceling 2020’s Merdeka Day parade.
According to Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the government has no plans on commemorating the nation’s 63rd Independence Day this year, as it would be difficult to maintain social distancing and hygiene practices at such a mass event.
Usually on August 31 every year, Malaysian would gather to witness the annual Merdeka Day parade – currently held at either the historic Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur or the nation’s administrative capital at Putrajaya Square – to celebrate the nation’s freedoms and showcase their patriotic spirits.
The day is normally filled with an assortment of nationalistic and cultural events and performances embodying Malaysia’s colorful multiethnic heritage.
For 2020, the government explained that while the main Merdeka Day parade is off the table, other side programs and activities, such as the raising of the Jalur Gemilang (national flag) would still take place, provided that strict Covid-19 guidelines are adhered to.
The government said that they’ll be making further announcements on the matter once a standard operating procedure (SOP) for Merdeka Day events are finalized.

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Ismail Sabri: No Merdeka parade this year, but other programmes still on the cards


Things You Need To Know From Ismail Sabri’s Briefing Today

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In his daily brief to the nation, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob revealed several updates on the nationwide conditional movement control order (CMCO).
Ismail Sabri speaking live from Putrajaya on May 20.(Credit: Facebook/Harian Metro)
Here are the other details you might have missed;
Hajj on hold
Malaysia currently has no plans for this year’s hajj season.
Ismail Sabri explained that the country still awaits word from the Saudi Arabian government on whether Malaysian pilgrims would be allowed to perform the hajj, which is set to begin in July, following Covid-19 lockdowns in the middle east.
Kids playing make believe Haj in Kuala Lumpur.(Credit: AFP/Malay Mail)
The minister said that the matter is under the purview of Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakria, and that an announcement would probably be made public soon.
MM2H holders can return, pending approval
Malaysia My Second Home (MM2H) holders who wish to return to the country must first apply and be vetted by the authorities.
Ismail Sabri said that the Health Ministry (MOH), the National Security Council (NSC), and the Tourism Ministry would determine if the applicants would be allowed to come home after identifying where they came from or whether they have been exposed to high-risk Covid-19 countries.
He said that there were currently around 200 MM2H members that are awaiting to come back.
NGOs not allowed into detention depots
According to the minister, non-government organisations (NGOs) and activist groups are strictly prohibited from entering detention depots used to house undocumented immigrants.
Listing a few international organisations, namely Amnesty International and the International Red Cross and Red Crescent movement, Ismail Sabri explained that NGOs are not allowed to enter or visit detainees at the detention facilities.
Women and children being loaded up into the back of a police lorry during recent raids in KL.(Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
Ismail Sabri also clarified that immigrants being detained at the temporary detention camps were not positive for Covid-19 but that Covid-19 guidelines were still being implemented to ensure safety.
Hundreds of undocumented immigrants were detained in several raids across the country following the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO).
Police and army, safe
Ismail Sabri said the government was taking steps to ensure police and Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) personnel tasked on the frontlines of the Covid-19 pandemic are protected and safe from infection.
He explained that guidelines for security personnel include hygiene and sanitation practices as well as the usage of full personal protective equipment (PPE) in areas designated as Covid-19 hotspots.

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What Ismail Sabri Said During Today’s Announcement (20 May)


Dashing Korean Actor Park Seo-Joon Makes Malaysians Go Crazy For Milo

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Which chocolate drink can sell better in Malaysia than Milo, which has a 90% market share?

The answer, it seems, is Milo, with Korean celebrities appearing on the packaging and speaking Bahasa Melayu in commercials.
We gonna drink the Monday Blue’s away with Park seo-joon and Nestlé Milo..Congratulations Handsome ☺😎😍❤🥰🙌🏻— Ann Batista (@POPEANN1) August 15, 2022
Malaysians, which are said to be the world’s largest consumers of Milo, snapped up Milo products featuring its ambassador, famous K-Drama actor Park Seo-Joon.
In a commercial video, Seo-Joon mentioned Milo’s slogan, “Let’s godrink MILO” with Malaysian slang.

Local fans of K-Drama are incredibly excited about it as Seo-Joon, one of South Korea’s most bankable stars, is handsome.
The 33-year-old is also considered one of this generation’s most prominent actors, having brilliantly played a wide range of characters.

Besides Milo, Seo-Joon endorsed many products and brands, including luxury brand Montblanc and high-end beauty and clothing brands Laneige and Tommy Hilfiger.
Malaysia’s Love For Milo
Milo is a staple for many Malaysians as their daily supplement.
For more than half a century, the choco malt drink has kept Malaysians satisfied with its sweetness.
The beverage has also brought back a lot of unforgettable childhood sweet memories for many people.
Milo: Drink me.milo dinosaur brings back memories :3 Stupid sejarah book. Ruin the picture xD Back to studying ): pic.twitter.com/AEAP8BVt2J— Carmen (@lowkarmunn) March 14, 2013
Milo, which contains valuable nutrients (such as iron and calcium), was introduced in Malaysia as a Tonic Food Drink.
In 1999, B Vitamins were introduced in Milo for energy release and were further improved in 2002 with ACTIGEN-E, a unique combination of 8 vitamins and four minerals, which helps in the optimal release of energy from food.
Ardent Milo fans say the best tasting Milo are the ones from Milo trucks.
For many, the best days of their childhood were when the bright green truck would come to school.
Many had also sought the recipe behind the Milo trucks’ extremely cold, sweet, foam-topped and chocolatey Milo.
Lol. Milo is singapore and malaysia fav. Especially milo in lorry truck the best milo ever. Haha https://t.co/BxkREJZvJU pic.twitter.com/hNCgR0VV84— ǝıɯn⅄ 🖤 (@yumiekhan) July 21, 2019

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Too Many White Flags? Raise A Purple Flag To Donate To Your Community!

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The Bendera Putih/ White Flag movement captured the attention of the world with several international media outlets picking up on the initiative that saw Malaysians helping other Malaysians in dire straits and in need of assistance.

Read More: “Bendera Putih” Movement Going Viral As Malaysians Try To Reach To Those In Need
Those who needed help would raise a white flag at their home to signal distress.
Not long after the movement gained momentum, KitaJaga.co was created and helped to track those who required help.
Positive solutions, generous Malaysians
But now, a new purple flag has been introduced to represent those who want to help. KitaJaga.co is once again bridging the gap between those who needed the help and those who wanted it.
The Purple Flag Movement, launched in early September in selected states, aims to keep the momentum going by creating a presence that help is still available.
It is an ongoing problem that’s already affected thousands of Malaysians and rather than just create awareness around it, we have created a platform for Malaysians to actually do something about it – a solution for Malaysians by Malaysians.”Reza Razali, founder of Kita Jaga
More people in need than those who take heed
Currently, the number of white flags on KitaJaga.co outnumber purple flags at a ratio of 17:1 with purple flags progressively declining.
An example of how many white flags there are vs’ purple flags(Credit: Kita Jaga)
The disparity shows the pressing need for more donors to come forward and help those in need by ensuring that their please do not go unnoticed.
Join the Purple Flag Movement
Although the economy is slowly opening up, there are still a disparaging amount of those unemployed and your generosity will help them immensely.
Joining the Purple Flag movement is easy. All you have to do is:
Register at KitaJaga.coPin a virtual purple flag at your locationPrepare your donation (e.g. daily necessities such as dry groceries, baby products, stationary etc…)Let the Kita Jaga team know you want to help and are ready with your donation.
For more details on how to register, watch the video here:

To ensure the safety of both donor and receiver, the Purple Flag team will then arrange to collect and pass donations to homes with white flags.
This will make it even easier for those who want to donate as the delivery service is also done for free.

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Pahang Forest Department Explains ‘Missing’ Forest In Viral Picture

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“We don’t own the deforested land, ” says the Pahang Forestry Department after being implicated in a viral social media campaign highlighting the level of environmental degradation happening in Malaysia.

Netizens had recently voiced their concern and disappointment when images of a hillside which had been cleared of trees located next to the Kuantan District Forest Department spread online.
READ MORE: Malaysians Bewildered By ‘Missing’ Forest Near Pahang Forest Department
Missing forest isn’t ours, says Pahang Forestry Department
Following this, Pahang Forestry Department Director Datuk Mohd Hizamri Mohd Yassin came to clarify that the deforested land, which he said was around 20 hectares in size, was part of two privately owned lots located outside the Bukit Galing Forest Reserve.
The Bukit Galing Forest Reserve is a small patch of green located within Pahang’s state capital. The area is a popular tourist destination attracting adventure sneakers who lavish in the area’s natural beauty on the hike up its 296-meter hilltop.

He explained that the department had earlier stepped in to put a stop to mining activities at the location, twice, in 2016 and 2017 after it was found that contractors had committed several environmental offences there.
These offences had included; the illegal dumping of waste soil, digging an unauthorised water reservoir as well as trespassing within the confines of the Bukit Galing Forest Reserve.
Mohd Hizamri said that since then, all mining activities in the area had ceased.
(Malay Mail)
They want the area to be made into a permanent forest reserve
After putting a stop to the illegal activities in the area, the Director said that the department had suggested to the Pahang State Government that the area turned into a permanent forest reserve.
By turning the area into a forest reserve, it can be better managed such as by replanting over the deforested land, thus restoring the area from land erosion and other disasters.Pahang Forestry Department Director Datuk Mohd. Hizamri Mohd. Yassin via Kosmo
Reserved for harvest
In 2020, Pahang Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Wan Rosdy Wan Ismail acknowledged that forestry resources still generated revenue for the state and that its estimated 1.55 million hectares of permanent forest reserves remained in ‘stable’ condition.
He confirmed that over 64% of the state’s forest reserves, or an area 999,158 hectares in size, can be logged legally.
Wan Rosdy explained that the remaining 35% or 551,528 hectares of permanent forest reserves in Pahang must remain untouched for ‘certain reasons’ such as it being a sensitive water catchment area.
(Malay Mail)
He also said that Pahang had never committed any logging activities in excess of what had been allowed by the National Land Council’s Annual Felling List (CTT) – translating to the amount of permanent forest reserve area the government had allowed to be cleared, annually.

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Malaysians Bewildered By ‘Missing’ Forest Near Pahang Forest Department
Kawasan digondol tanah milik persendirian
Keluasan hutan simpan kekal di Pahang stabil: MB Pahang


Students Reuse Dirty Face Masks, So Sabahan Teacher Provides Masks For Free

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A special education teacher based in Sandakan, Sabah, has been providing free face masks to his students, because some could not afford to buy new face masks and would resort to reusing a soiled, dirty one.

What you need to know: Fazri Hassan noticed that his students were wearing dirty masks with the ear loops sewn back on. Upon asking further, he realized a number of his students consistently reused face masks for two or three days to save money. He and his colleagues then pooled their funds to provide free face masks to students who could not afford to buy new ones for themselves.
Who said what: Fazri Hassan said that he shared the story in hopes that it could bring attention to other young children or students who might face similar struggles. He also encourages the public to reach out to nearby schools and see if they are in need of protective gear.
Why it matters: As schools reopen, students and teachers must follow strict standard operating procedures (SOPs) that include wearing a mask at all times. However, some students may not be able to afford buying a new face mask every day, and might resort to dangerous ways to adhere to the new rules. Reusing face masks is bad as it can harbour bacteria and germs, but reusing other people’s worn face masks is even worse and can potentially pose a bigger risk than not following SOPs.
While most social media users commended Fazri Hassan on his generous actions, others also noted that this responsibility should not fall on the shoulders of teachers, and should instead be taken up by authorities instead.
Hari ini saya ambil sedikit masa berbincang dgn murid mengenai pemakaian pelitup muka ketika berada di dalam kawasan yang sesak. Terdiam seketika saya apabila melihat pelitup muka seorang murid kelihatan kotor dan siap berjahit lagi tali dia. pic.twitter.com/5LQevPvKAm— فزري حسن (@fazri_hassan) August 5, 2020
Read more:Covid-19: Kind Sabahan teacher gives free masks to students who reused dirty ones to save money [Malay Mail]

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HR Deputy Minister Says M’sian Graduates’ Lack of Soft Skills & Selective Nature Reasons Why They Fail To Secure Jobs

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Human Resource Deputy Minister Awang Hashim has said that the reasons why Malaysian graduates fail to secure jobs was because of their selective nature and lack of soft skills.

He added that besides that, another reason was their failure to obtain information on job vacancies that suited their qualifications.
Low qualifications or CGPA also caused employers to be less interested to hire these candidates, besides the mismatch between the candidates’ field of study and the job market.Awang Hashim via Malay Mail
Awang made the statement during the Dewan Negara sitting today in response to Senator Idris Ahmad’s question on the statistics and data from 2015 until July this year on unemployment among graduates with first-degree qualifications.
Based on statistical data from the 2016 Graduate Statistics Report, Awang said that the unemployment rate among fresh grads were at 4% in 2016, 4% in 2017, 3.9% in 2018 and 3.9% in 2019.
Human Resource Deputy Minister Awang Hashim (Credit: Sinar Harian)
Although the unemployment rate seems to have hardly changed since 2016, the actual number of unemployed graduates has been constantly increasing. In 2016  there were 145,800 unemployed graduates, 154,500 in 2017, then 161,300 in 2018, and finally 170,300 in 2019.
Awang said in an effort to solve the problem, the government has set up a Special Committee on National Employment. The committee’s role was to discuss long-term initiatives to address issues relating to the job market.
The committee is also responsible for coordinating and monitoring the implementation of all employee-related initiatives under the National Economic Recovery Plan (Penjana).
Besides that, Awang highlighted that through the government’s My Future Jobs portal, 202,117 jobs were offered by employers between June and August this year.
The My Future Jobs portal was announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on 5 June under the Penjana initiative to stimulate and increase employment opportunities.

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