Malaysia Records 7 Covid-19 Deaths – The Highest Daily Tally So Far

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Health Director-General Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah announced that seven lives were lost to the Covid-19 disease today, making this the highest daily tally for Malaysia. The countryâ€™s death toll now stands at 34.
Six of the deceased have medical histories of chronic illnesses such as diabetes and high blood pressure; while one of them had a travel history to India. Among them was also a 27 year-old victim, one of the youngest casualties in Malaysia.

(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)

Aside from that, 150 new confirmed cases were reported today, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases in Malaysia to 2,470.
Dr. Noor Hisham also announced that 68 patients have fully recovered from the disease, and have been discharged from hospitals. This is also the highest number of recoveries we had thus far, which brings the total number of recoveries to 388. The Director-General also thanked all medical staff involved that made this possible.
TRP sends our heartfelt condolences to the families of the deceased, and a big thank you to all medical staff for their hard work.

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Portable scanner brings new hope for breast cancer detection in Mâ€™sia

According to the Malaysian National Cancer Registry Report 2007-2011 one in 30 women will get breast cancer in her lifetime.
Early detection of breast cancer increases the chance of successful treatment and reduces the chances of death due to cancer.
The relative survival rate for breast cancer among Malaysian women was 100% for stage I, 95% for stage II, 69% for stage III and 36% for stage IV.
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Thankfully, thereâ€™s new hope in breast cancer detection for Malaysian women.
Breast cancer screening has become so much easier and accessible with the new portable scanner, iBreastExam.Â

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The hand-held device was launched together with the Digital Breast Health Initiative in KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital yesterday, ahead of Breast Cancer Awareness month in October.
Sabah was chosen as the forefront for the launching due to the higher percentage of late detection of breast cancer for women in the state.
According to statistics, Sabah is at 52% for late detection compared to the average Malaysian statistics for late detection which is at 40%.
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The public health collaboration is a project between the government and the private sector, represented by AP Bio Resources Sdn Bhd (AP Bio), KPJ Sabah Specialist Hospital and Medisinar Klinik and Surgeri together with the non-government organization, Persatuan Ibu Tunggal Kebangsaan Malaysia (PITKM) Sabah.

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iBreastExam was developed by UE Lifesciences, a company with offices in India, the U.S and in Malaysia.
It was made to be used by community workers in low resource settings to address the rising incidence of breast cancer in developing countries where women have limited or no access to breast cancer screening services.

The low-cost, easy-to-use, radiation-free, painless and wireless breast health test takes less than five minutes to complete and can be used by any doctor or health worker.

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The impressive, handheld device with lots of hyphenated capabilities works through vibrating square nodes that measure tissue elasticity and detects abnormal breast tissue as small as 3 millimetres.

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The device is linked to a mobile app that notifies the user if any abnormal tissue is detected, upon which an ultrasound, usually accessible even in rural areas – can be conducted.
With that, we’d like to remind all Malaysian women to get regularly screened for breast cancer!
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Remember: early detection is important!


Terengganu Hosts Decorative “Pelita” Contest To Keep Raya Spirit Burning

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With balik kampung strictly out of the option this Hari Raya, Malaysians are making extra effort to keep the Aidilfitri spirit burning.
The state of Terengganu is organizing its very own decorative oil lamp competition.
The Pelita Raya Online Beautiful Terengganu: PKP Raya Style 2020 contest invites Terengganuans to decorate and illuminate their abodes with traditional oil lamps for the chance to win cash prizes.
With restrictions imposed during Ramadan and Malaysians being banned from interstate travel or attending mass-gatherings of more than 20 people for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri holidays due to the nationwide Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), things in Darul Iman have been a bit gloomy.
Raya wouldn’t be the same without kids enjoying the night playing with sparklers and firecrackers.(Credit: Shafwan Zaidon/Malay Mail)
According to Terengganuâ€™s Tourism, Culture, and Information Technology Committee Chairman Ariffin Deraman, customarily the season would be marked with flashing displays of pelitas flickering in the night, bathing the streets, and entire neighborhoods in a warm, welcoming light.
With the competition, the state hopes to brighten things up a little, by inspiring people to get creative and let their Aidilfitri spirit shine bright.
The competition would take place entirely online where contestants would simply need to decorate their homes to their best abilities and post either a photo or a video of their flashed up houses on Facebook.

Terms and conditions would apply, of course, so if you want more details, head on over to the Beautiful Terengganu Malaysia Facebook page, HERE.

Though the contest is only open for Terengganu residents, that shouldn’t stop the rest of us from adding a little sparkle to our days in isolation. Share with us your Hari Raya home decorations on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.


Gov’t Looking At Monitoring Social Media Content That’s Contrary To Islam, Says Religious Affairs Minister

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The government is looking at the proposal to monitor any content uploaded on social media sites that are contrary to Islamic teachings, especially involving the views from liberals and apostates.
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, said his Ministry is always ready cooperate with the Ministry of Unity and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) on the matter.
The government, according to Dzulkifli, is looking at the issue as liberals and apostates are becoming increasingly vocal in issuing opinions against Islam on social media sites.
Zulkifli said, therefore, his Ministry is also ready to hold a dialogue session to explain all the confusion about the teachings of Islam to the community.
God willing, we will submit answers related to any confusion about Islam so that we can give enlightenment and explanation to the community. We are ready to dialogue and discuss harmoniously so that each understands and respects each other.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs), Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri via Berita Harian

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Looking For A Job? MYAirline Is Now Hiring

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If you’re an experienced airline crew member and looking for a new job then you’re in luck as MYAirline Sdn Bhd is looking to hire flight operation staff.

The self-dubbed ultra-low-cost carrier (ULCC), one of the two new airlines that have recently secured rights to operate in Malaysia is now on the lookout for pilots and cabin crew members.
In its report, The Edge stated that the company’s chief operating officer and executive director Stuart Cross had posted on LinkedIn that the airline is looking to hire pilots to fly their Airbus A320.
The airline had also advertised for other cabin crew positions on the company website and is looking for “ex-crew or current online crew with at least 24 months experience with any airline”.
READ MORE: New Ultra-Low-Cost Carrier MYAirline Poised To Enter Malaysian Market
MyAirline had obtained conditional approval for an air service license (ASL), from the Malaysian Aviation Commission (Mavcom) on 22 December last year.
The ASL is valid for 12 months to 31 December 2022 and allows MyAirline to conduct scheduled passenger and cargo services.

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Whisky & Cheese. Why Weâ€™re In Love With This Strange Combo

With alcohol pairing, whisky is just one of those spirits
that doesnâ€™t usually come with a companion, unless you count cigars (which
we donâ€™t).
However, with the growing interest in whisky, some pretty
interesting combinations are starting to spring up.
For one, have you tried the magical whisky and cheese
combination?

Yes, whisky and cheese is a match made in heaven.
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Yes, you heard us right. The strong, aromatic drink single
malt together with mouth-watering cheese.
We were introduced to this match made in alcohol heaven by The Balvenie, a Scottish single malt whiskey maker, that recently introduced their Southeast Asia Brand Ambassador, James Cordiner.

James Cordiner, The Balvenie Regional Brand Ambassador to Southeast Asia.
(Credit: William Grant & Sons)

Why does whisky & cheese combo work?
For one thereâ€™s the basic science of it. James explains that
the high alcohol content of whisky nicely cuts through the creaminess and
fattiness of the cheese, thus releasing more flavours within the cheese.
Secondly, opposites attract. He explains that using contrasting
flavours helps enhance the flavours of each component.

The Balvenie Core Range along with 4 different types of cheese.
(Credit: William Grant & Sons)

How to find the perfect whiskey & cheese combo
Armed with a wealth of knowledge of the history and craft of
whisky-making as well as being born and raised around all that good scotch in Speyside,
Scotland, James lets us know which pairing makes a gouda couple.
1. Sweet & Spicy Whisky + Smoked Cheese
Using contrasting flavours, the sweet vanilla, honey, toffee
notes with subtle spices (cinnamon and ginger) of â€˜The Balvenie Doublewood â€“
Aged 12 Yearsâ€™ pairs best with a nice smoky, meaty cheese.

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2. Fruitier Whisky + Nutty & Tangy Cheese
In this case, James finds that â€˜The Balvenie Caribbean Cask â€“ Aged 14 Yearsâ€™ goes nicely with the nutty and tangy RIK Cheese from local cheesemaker Milky Whey Cheese.
This particular scotch is predominantly packed with tropical flavours of pineapple, stoned fruits, lemon grass and black with a little citrus. The nutty tang of the cheese actually complements the citrusy notes in the whisky.

 The Balvenie Caribbean Cask â€“ Aged 14 Years
(Credit: The Balvenie/Facebook)

3. Strong & Spicy Whisky + Blue Cheese
If you prefer a stronger tipple, packed with Sherry spice,
oak and tannins like â€˜The Balvenie Doublewood â€“ Aged 17 Yearsâ€™, blue cheese is
the best. With its quintessentially strong flavour, the blue cheese does not
get lost when paired with an equally intense whisky.
According to James, blue cheese also still has a creamy texture despite the strong flavour. So when you take a sip of whiskey after trying the cheese, it creates a wonderful mouth feel.

Vanilla, honey, and a hint of green apple notes are also found in The Balvenie Doublewood â€“ Aged 17 Years.
(Credit: The Balvenie/Facebook)

4. Delicate, Subtle Whisky + Brie
One of Jamesâ€™ favourite whiskey and cheese pairings, he places
â€˜The Balvenie Portwood â€“ Aged 21 Yearsâ€™ together with a beautifully creamy
brie.
In case you didnâ€™t know, this 21-year-old scotch is a nuanced
drink thatâ€™s surprisingly delicate with with notes of honeyed fruits, dates,
prunes, figs, and raisin. Yes, the very fruits commonly paired with the
delicate brie, which explains why most would a-brie with this combination!

Credit: The Balvenie/Facebook

Now that youâ€™re armed with the precious knowledge of whisky
and cheese pairing, we strongly recommend you try it because it really makes
everything much cheddar!

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A Handy Guide To Having Safe Sex During COVID-19

Human urges do not respect things like the Movement Control Order (MCO) or, in extreme cases, regular decency. It’s not uncommon for people to start thinking about sex when they’re bored and alone- which a lot of people currently are.
What’s important to note is that you can still have sex- but make sure you’re safe while doing so.
According to the New York City Health Department, COVID-19 has not yet been found in semen or vaginal fluid.
Historically, other coronaviruses are not efficiently transmitted through sex, which means that we could probably assume the same for COVID-19.
Instead, the novel coronavirus spreads via droplets from the mouth, such as when an infected person coughs or sneezes, or through direct contact with their saliva or mucus.
The virus has been found in feces of infected people, however. So if you or someone you live with may have COVID-19, it is essential to always flush with the toilet lid down and to wash your hands every single time.
The New York City Health Department goes one step further to recommend masturbation instead of sex with another person to keep any possibility of infection contained.
They urge the frequent washing of hands and toys with soap and water before and after usage. And while you may want to use hand sanitizer as lubricant to be extra safe, the high alcohol content in hand sanitizer can cause irritations and burns on the sensitive skin in your intimate areas.
If you must have the contact of another human body, consider having sex with people you live with or have very close contact with already. However, while step-sibling porn is a very popular category, please don’t do that.
Even if you may be lonely, it might be a good idea to refrain from casual sex with strangers at this point. Instead, sexting is recommended, but do refrain from sending unsolicited dick pics, otherwise you may find yourself facing a lawsuit instead.
Use protection at all times. Wear masks and gloves when you go outside, condoms when you come inside. There’s no excuse to be sloppy during the pandemic.
If you or your partner are not feeling well, avoid sex and especially kissing. Self-quarantine and get to know your hand intimately instead.

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Couple Forced To Stay In Melbourne For 5 Days After Flight Cancellation, Withdraws ASB Savings To Pay For Hotel

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UPDATE 9 JANUARY: AirAsia X Clarifies Claim – Couple Stranded In Melbourne: AirAsia X Says Earlier Flight Was Available

A couple complained on Twitter that they were forced to stay in Melbourne for days.
The reason given was the flight delay of AirAsia, which added days of extra expenses.
The husband, @NazFarid, tweeted their ordeal recently, expressing his dissatisfaction with AirAsia.
We’re only had one meal a day on 1st and 2nd jan due to the reasons above. We had called Airasia Australia customer service (voicemail) and got no response till now. We had filed complaint to MAVCOM via Flysmart, and also to Airasia on twitter. Also no feedback until now. pic.twitter.com/kzLvq3gaTm— Nazt F. 🌐 (@NazFarid) January 4, 2023
They booked accommodation at the last minute and were forced to live in expensive hotels.
They also claimed they were reduced to eating only one meal daily for days.
@NazFarid added that he had to withdraw money from his Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB) but could not use it immediately due to floating.
The Curse Of Flying
According to the air ticket uploaded by the victim, their original flight was at Melbourne International Airport at 7:40 am on 2 January.
They were supposed to take AirAsia Flight D7 219 back to Kuala Lumpur, and the arrival time was 1:10 pm Malaysia time.
Unexpectedly, the victim later received a notice from AirAsia that the flight was delayed.
According to the AirAsia notification letter attached by the victim, AirAsia cancelled flight D7 219 from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur for operational reasons.
The notification letter also stated that another flight to Kuala Lumpur had been arranged for them.
But on 6 January, the flight they took was D7 213, with departure at 2.25 pm local time and arriving at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 7.55 am Malaysia time.
He claimed that they had called AirAsia Australia customer service (voicemail) during the period but did not receive a response.
At the same time, they also complained to the Malaysian Aviation Commission (MAVCOM) through Flysmart and also complained to AirAsia on Twitter but did not get any reply.
The victim pointed out that the claim from the travel insurance they bought was only up to RM2,000 per person after returning to Malaysia.
Still, he lamented that RM2,000 could not compensate for everything they had experienced.
Ask, And It Shall Be Given
He asked Transport Minister Anthony Loke for help, hoping that the latter could intervene to help solve the problem.
And the top-performing minister did not disappoint.
READ MORE: Fast Escalator Repairs At LRT, Monorail Stations Surprise Commuters
Loke responded to his tweet by asking the airline to apologise to all affected passengers.
He also promised that MAVCOM would look into the matter.
I take note of your complaint. I will ask AirAsia X’s management to apologize to all affected passengers. MAVCOM will investigate the case. https://t.co/4PqLAPe8Ab— Loke Siew Fook (@anthonyloke) January 6, 2023
Home Sweet Home
@NazFarid updated his post on Twitter on 5 January, saying that he had received an email from MAVCOM.
MAVCOM requested that all affected passengers provide consent letters and that the problem would be resolved within seven days.
(UPDATE) 5th Jan 2023Received email from MAVCOM requesting consent letters from other passengers.Affected passengers of flight D7 219 MEL-KUL that was supposed to depart on 2nd Jan 2023, 7.40am, please DM me now as we only have 7 days to solve this 🙏#airasiadelay#airasia pic.twitter.com/mFH2Vi17HV— Nazt F. 🌐 (@NazFarid) January 5, 2023
At around 10 am this morning (6 Jan), the victim tweeted again that their flight had departed at 3 am and arrived at Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) at 8 am.
So anyway minor update here ya.Yesterday we check in our bag at 9pm, our flight departed 3am this morning, and we’re arrived at KLIA2 at 8am.Also today we’ll email MAVCOM our consent letter.For those who reply this thread, thank you so much, i did misread the email. pic.twitter.com/sdQieWTMLY— Nazt F. 🌐 (@NazFarid) January 6, 2023

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Najib Stays Active On Social Media Despite Being In Prison, Leaves Heartfelt Message For His Family

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak continues to make his presence felt on social media despite being behind bars.

It’s not surprising, given that he has 4.6 million followers on his Facebook account and is touted as Malaysia’s social media king.
He left a note for his family members before heading to Kajang prison after being sentenced to 12 years imprisonment starting Tuesday (23 August).
The nation’s sixth Prime Minister admitted that he never regretted continuing his father’s legacy, the late Tun Abdul Razak Hussein.
But what saddened him was when that choice forced him to sacrifice time with his family.
The years passed, dedicated to the people, public service, and politics. A sacrifice I chose and I made. A happy journey with your presence but unfortunately I overlooked and could not always be there for you all. A very sad journey brightened by your presence but not reciprocated by Daddy.Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s statement uploaded on his official social media.

On Tuesday (23 August), the Federal Court upheld their conviction and sentence of 12 years in prison and a fine of RM210 million against Najib.
He was found guilty of embezzling RM42 million in funds belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd.
A five-judge panel chaired by the Chief Justice, Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, unanimously made the decision.
They concluded that Najib’s inconsistent defence did not raise reasonable doubt.
READ MORE: Najib Is Going To Jail After Failing His Final Appeal
Straight From The Heart
The heart-wrenching note left on the table for family and grandchildren to see also commemorated Najib’s 46-year political career and public service that took up all of his time.
“My family, my grandchildren. From 1976 Daddy became active in politics and public service full time. To this day, it’s been 46 years. Daddy chose to inherit nenda’s legacy and continue nenda’s efforts. Daddy chose work. Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak on advantages and disadvantages of the world of politics and public service.
Najib said he had spent his time planning development, enacting welfare policies, managing the economy, strengthening international relations and solving crises.
Through the note, Najib also said that the challenge with good results brought a smile to him.
Sometimes the expected results were not as good as desired but made him keep trying.
Looking back, it was a big sacrifice. The years and times there came and went just like that. From dawn to late at night, matters need attention. Even during meals, there are meetings, meeting guests, not with you all.Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak counting the cost of being the nation’s leader.
The prison sentence they served separated them as a family, but Najib seems to have calmed down with the situation.
Najib said he is surrendered to God and is waiting for justice and judgment in the court of the hereafter.
The Anger Continues To Burn
Meanwhile, his critics continue to attack him following the Facebook post.
Some said he should not misuse the name of his mother and Islam to justify his actions.
Saw Najib’s post on Facebook. (So called his note left on the table for his family)“Legasi nenda?” Like swindling billions of money? Using taxpayers money to buy jewellery for Rosmah?“Pegang teguh pada ajaran Islam.” Really? That’s why you lie and steal? Puke inducing note.— TuanPremierMasbro 🪐 Penjarakan Najibai! BONGKERSZ (@bongkersz) August 23, 2022
Some are indignant that his Facebook posts continue to draw plenty of netizens’ reactions.
READ MORE: 10 Buses Brought Najib Supporters From Pekan
His supporters and fans expressed sympathy, wished him well and prayed for his early release with a pardon from the King.
Woke up, open facebook and saw 150k reaction on Najib FB post. My supposed to be good day already ruined.— Saifullah Al-BotaKiri ⚪🟡⚫ (@SaifulAdn) August 24, 2022
At the same time, critics said his Facebook is managed by professionals and that it is about time they find a new job.
Sebenarnya agak sedih mengenangkan nasib salah seorang yang rapat dengan Najib Razak. Mesti malam ini dia resah dan takut, tidak tau bagaimana hidup ini tanpa Najib Razak. Thoughts and prayers to Admin Facebook Najib Razak, semoga cekal dan tabah cari “job” baru !— Dharshinee Suresh Kumar (@dharshinee_sk) August 23, 2022

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“Not As A Daycare Center” KL Courts Allows Rumah Bonda To Reopen Again

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Kuala Lumpur Magistrate Court had allowed for the premises occupied by the Rumah Bonda to be reopened, however, it cannot operate as a care centre, reported Bernama.

The ruling was made by Magistrate Nur Syafiqah Noorinda following Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali’s application to remove the seal on the premises.
The premise near Setapak, Kuala Lumpur was sealed by city’s Federal Territory Social Welfare Department (JKM WPKL) after Siti Bainun was charged with a child abuse case, involving a 13-year-old down syndrome girl known as Bella.
According to her lawyer Asiah Abd Jalil, the Social Welfare Department did not object to her client’s application to remove the seal.
“Rumah Bonda has been compounded amounting to RM5,000, which was paid on April 25,” Asiah was quoted as saying.
Rumah Bonda filed an application to remove the seal order obtained by JKM WPKL on its premises for it to be used for other purposes other than as a care centre on 7 June.
According to the report, Siti Bainun said that she had received a notice to seal the premises from JKM WPKL.
The notice stated that Rumah Bonda in Taman Setapak would be closed in accordance with Section 16 (1) of the Care Centres Act 1993.
She however argued that the act of sealing the premises on the grounds that Rumah Bonda was not registered under the Care Centres Act 1993 was unfair, and not in accordance with the principles of administration and law as JKM WPKL.
This, according to Siti Bainun, was because JKM WPKL was aware that Rumah Bonda was in the process of registration.
Siti Bainun had been charged with two counts of neglecting and abusing Bella, to the point of causing the victim to suffer physical and emotional injuries. She pleaded not guilty to both charges.
The charge was framed under Section 31 (1) (a) of the Child Act 2001, which provides for a maximum jail term of 20 years or a fine of RM50,000 or both on conviction.

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[Watch] Malaysian “Satay” Cake Made By 12YO Girl Steals The Show On Junior Bake Off Show

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Remember the “Everything Is Cake” trend? Well for the Junior Bake Off’s “Dessert Imposter” challenge, 12-year old Aisya Syahrul made a stunning cake that resembles a Malaysian dish called Satay, according to the New Straits Time.

READ MORE: Chef Ping Coombes Dari Malaysia Menang Pertandingan Masterchef Lawan Juara Yang Lain
The British Bake Off featured her cake on their social media on January 21st, applauding her talents in their dessert themed episode.

Looking to fool some dinner party guests? Make some trick chicken satay! Nice work, Aisya. #GBBO pic.twitter.com/8Y6YCsMDv9— British Bake Off (@BritishBakeOff) January 20, 2022

The spin-off from the popular Channel 4 series, The Great British Bake Off, Junior Bake Off is a television baking competition where 16 young and talented bakers aged 9-15 tackle a series of challenges including baking cakes, bread, biscuits and pastries.
For the ninth episode of the show with a dessert theme, in the showstopper challenge, bakers had to whip up desserts that looked like food but nothing like a dessert. That’s why they called it the “Dessert Imposter” challenge.
It looks like satay but is it really satay? Looks can be very deceiving.Credit: Great British Bake Off / Instagram
Incorporating her baking skills and Malaysian heritage together, Aisya came out with a realistic cake that looked like the traditional Malaysian Chicken Satay.
Served on a banana leaf and wooden stand, it featured a few cookie dough chicken satay with caramel sauce sprinkled with peanuts for the peanut gravy. She also managed to pull off intricate details of the cucumber and sliced onions on the side. That’s just amazing, Aisya!
Replying to the British Bake Off tweets, Malaysians are very proud and showed their support to our little Aisya, giving our country joy.

Living in Manchester, Aisya loves to incorporate her heritage into her baking, picking up tips from her Malaysian grandmother who she video calls often. Her earliest baking memories are with her mum, making Malaysian curry puffs.
Aisya Syahrul, showing her sweet smile on Britain’s Junior Bake Off (JBO).Credit: NST (Carl Palmer)
Currently, she is now a quarter-finalist on the show, competing against 6 other talented contestants. The final will be on the 28th of January where one of them will be crowned the Junior Bake Off champion.
READ MORE: 2 Malaysian Women Made It Into Forbes 50 Over 50 Asia 2022 List

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Man Arrested For Allegedly Threatening Agong’s Life On Social Media

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As reported by Harian Metro, a man in his thirties was arrested by police last night (22 November) around 10.30 pm in Kajang.

The man allegedly posted an Instagram story that had hints of death threats over the King, Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah.
He posted a picture of the king in a news article and vented his frustrations over the current political situation that Malaysia is in right now.
Earlier on 20 November, the Agong told the public to stay calm and open their hearts to respect the results of the general election. The man was frustrated with the king’s statement and made an IGS that urged the public to disregard the King’s decision in choosing the next prime minister of Malaysia.
The threat triggered the authorities to take action against the account owner last night and arrested him.
The Selangor Police in a statement said the suspect has been remanded for 3 days until 25 November and the case is being investigated under section 4(1) Sedition Act 1948 and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
ISU TULAR: KENYATAAN MEDIA KETUA POLIS SELANGORIndividu Muat Naik Kenyataan Berbaur Hasutan Terhadap Yang di-Pertuan Agong Ditahan.Sumber: Polis Selangor pic.twitter.com/zxSDEall4W— Polis Diraja M'sia (@PDRMsia) November 23, 2022
Political turmoil
Malaysia is now in a state of political uncertainty after the 15th general election ended with no party having enough seats to form a government on its own.
Malaysia now has its first ‘hung parliament’.
The king summoned both leaders from the two major coalitions for an audience yesterday but until now, there’s no news on the next 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia.
READ MORE: Agong Summons PH And PN Leaders After No PM Candidates Found To Have Simple Majority
READ MORE: GE15: Anwar Jokes That PM Position Is Still Vacant
The Agong also summoned 30 BN MPs to the palace today and finally decides to hold a special meeting with fellow Rulers at 10.30 am tomorrow (24 November) to seek their opinions on the formation of a federal government’s deadlock.
The Conference of Rulers is also set to be held on Monday (28 November).
READ MORE: Agong To Meet Council Of Rulers Tomorrow After Meeting BN And GPS Leaders Today

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From Borneo To London, How A Sabahan Won 2nd Place In Fashion Design Competition

A Sabahan fashion designer has just made a case of how we
should pay closer attention to the indigenous designs of Borneo when he won 2nd
place in a clothing design competition in London on 30th November.
According to The Star, 31-year-old Shariff Amang, from Beluran, Sabah won over judges at the International Borneo Festival design competition with his ready-to-wear clothing inspired by the intricate pua kumbu ceremonial cloth of Sarawakâ€™s Iban people.
Shariff Amang aka Hardi Roman (centre) with models dressed in his winning designs at London.(Credit: Hardi Roman/Facebook)
The International Borneo Festival (IBF) is an annual event,
focused in KL and London, to promote Sabah and Sarawak cultures internationally.
Hearing of the opportunity to showcase his talent alongside the unique colours of Sabah and Sarawak, Shariff, also known as Hardi Roman, submitted his pua kumbu-inspired-designs and won the Sabah edition of the competition.
Participants from International Borneo Fest 2019 in London.(Credit: International Borneo Fest- Sabah Edition/Facebook)
A product of skilled Ibanese weavers, the pua kumbu is renowned for its beauty and the immense work that goes into it.
Made using the ikat (tie) and dye method – which is the oldest traditional way of making textiles – the process of creating a pua kumbu blanket requires great knowledge and patience. It takes months of dedicated work and the process includes a special numerical classification and counting technique of the threads that are known only to experienced weavers.
Master weaver at Rumah Garie in Sarawak at work on completing a pua kumbu.(Credit: The Borneo Post)
As a testament to the great prowess of the Ibanese pua kumbu weavers, the process is known as ‘kayau indu’, which means the womenâ€™s war. The weavers also had protective tattoos believed to repel evil spirits.
These skills are often passed down from mother to daughter and the pua kumbu itself is inherited from ancestors, with spirits, good or bad, incorporated in the designs.
Pua kumbu cloth from the early 20th century.(Credit: Dharmawangsa Art)
In the modern era, the pua kumbu designs are slowly but surely gaining international fame. The creation of Borneo Fashion Week, as well as the growing presence of Bornean designers at Malaysian Fashion Week, have carved out a special niche for these ethnic designs.
Names responsible for putting pua kumbu on the fashion map include Sarawak-born designer Christopher Anthony Ikus and shoe designer Najla Sarbini whose clients hail from Australia, Singapore, Indonesia and The Philippines.
Sarawakian designers, such as Christopher Anthony Ikus, are putting pua kumbu on the fashion map.(Credit: Free Malaysia Today.)
On his Facebook page, Hardi Roman reveals how he wants the world to recognise the stunning geometry and versatility of Bornean designs.
 â€œMy designs are my voice in fashion to bring the beautiful colours of Borneo to the international stage.With one look, anyone in the world will say â€œYes, I know this design is an original from Borneo.â€Hardi Roman via Facebook.
To appropriate Tun Dr Mahathirâ€™s famous phrase, itâ€™s time to
â€œLook Eastâ€- of Malaysia!

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PJ Police Chief Surprises Elderly Woman With A Visit And Care Package

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Petaling Jaya police chief Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal visited an old family friend known as Ah Siong with a bag of pau and face masks, melting hearts around the nation.
Nik Ezanee got to know of Ah Siong as a family friend since she worked as a supervisor at his parent’s company in Seapark and would always buy him pandan-flavoured pau when he visited the workplace. Hence, Nik Ezanee has fond memories of Ah Siong, and it appears that the feeling is mutual.
When his parents casually mentioned that Ah Siong was still alive, Nik Ezanee immediately decided to visit her. This time, he brought along a big bag of pau in return.
The elderly lady was delighted at his visit. It turns out that Ah Siong has been keeping track of Nik Ezanee’s career with great interest, showing him a box filled with newspaper cuttings relating to Nik Ezanee.

Nik Ezanee also took the chance to mention that the elderly are in a high-risk group for Covid-19. As such, he took it upon himself as Petaling Jaya police chief to share the importance of hygiene and safety awareness, particularly since many Petaling Jaya residents are elderly.
At the time of writing, the clip has garnered over 2.1K shares and 229K views on Facebook. Many comments praised the sincerity behind Nik Ezanee’s actions and the strong friendship between the two.
Watch the touching reunion here:

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TNB: Further Discounts Means Free Electricity From April To June This Year For Most Consumers

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The government has announced an additional RM942mil in discounts and rebates for electricity bills for domestic users across the country.
Energy and Natural Resources Minister Datuk Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah said that the Bantuan Prihatin Elektrik Tambahan is in addition to the existing Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) electricity bill discounts that were announced during the economic stimulus package.
Speaking during a press conference today (Saturday, 20 June) he said that this would mean four million domestic consumers with electricity consumption of 300kWh and below per month will have free electricity for April, May, and June this year.
Meanwhile, domestic consumers with electricity consumption of more than 300kWh per month would get a discount of RM77 per month over the same period.
The rebates mentioned above would be reflected in the users July bill.
On top of that, TNB has also announced that they will stop all electricity disconnection activities until 30 September 2020.

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Hari Raya Is Not Cancelled, We Just Canâ€™t Go Visit Each Other At The Moment

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As the Covid-19 crisis rages on, the government is extending its strictly â€œno balik kampungâ€ rule to also ban visitations during the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration.
Malaysians are strictly prohibited from visiting friends and family or welcoming guests into their own homes to maintain social distancing guidelines against public gatherings during the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) a.k.a. the Conditional MCO (CMCO).
Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob explained that the government has chosen to maintain the â€œno ziarahâ€ policy as it would be rather impossible for the authorities and by extension, the rakyat, to maintain standard operating procedures (SOPs) in every single home across the entire country.
As logic would have it, thereâ€™s always a possibility of people overlooking or neglecting hygiene and social distancing practices.
No balik kampung or hosting gatherings this Aidilfitri(Credit: YouTube/Petronas)
With the annual Ramadan bazaars already taken away from us and mosques across the country closed to congregational prayers, one can’t help but feel a little somber at the prospect of a Covid-19 Aidilfitri.
But that shouldnâ€™t stop you from connecting and enjoying moments with your loved ones in the â€œnew normalâ€.
Check out our options on free-to-use video conferencing apps and services to host your very own online open house this Raya, HERE, or take a virtual tour of these kampung themed designs made by Malaysians on popular video game titles, HERE.

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Schoolgirl Dies In Accident On The Way Home From School

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The journey home from school ended up being the last for a 9-year-old girl in Kampung Telok Gong, Port Klang yesterday morning after she was killed in an accident involving a trailer at 11.45 am.

Morni Mamat, the director of Selangor’s Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM), said the accident involved a trailer and a motorcycle which was ridden by a 54-year-old babysitter who was bringing the girl and a 7-year-old boy home.
From the media statement released by the police, the babysitter lost control of the motorcycle due to the condition of the road which was sandy, causing the bike to lose grip.
The babysitter suffered a broken right hand and the boy escaped with injuries on his head, while the girl died on the spot.
The woman and the boy were sent to the Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR) Klang for treatment while the victim’s body was turned over to the police for further action.
The trailer driver who is a 36-year-old man was beaten by the people on the scene causing him to suffer injuries on his face.
A netizen shared that not only was he beaten but his dashcam was stolen from the vehicle.

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However, another netizen known as @frhsk6 shared a dashcam recording from a vehicle on the other side of the road.
dashcam. pic.twitter.com/5TgLiS7Qtg— ♡꒰⑅ᵕ༚ᵕ꒱˖♡ (@frhsk6) March 22, 2023
Although investigation into the accident has not concluded, some were of the opinion that the trailer driver was not at fault.
Treler tak bersalah, motor tu yang keluar simpang tak tengok jalan betul2— Iman Chow (@imanchow2) March 22, 2023
Sepatutnya jalan tu di perbesarkan..dan ada lorong motosikal… kerajaan Selangor kena peka..— Norhasli (@Norhasli2) March 22, 2023
Itulah kalau tak tahu punca kejadian jangan main sebat je bercakap. Terang2 dlm dashcam tu memang blind spot lori tu, so driver mmg x nampak sebab lori dia tinggi— John Rambo (@amin_Mokhtarr89) March 22, 2023
This incident raised many questions.
Banyak kilang, gudang,stor dll dibangunkan dikawasan ini. Kenapa tidak luaskan dàn naik taraf jalan raya. Jln sempit lori, kenderan berat terlalu banyak berhampir dikawasan kampung dan sekolah. Cukai yg dikutip dr beratus permis ini perlu disalurkan dgn baik dan dimenafaat— rza (@rizal8833) March 22, 2023
Sepatutnya jalan tu di perbesarkan..dan ada lorong motosikal… kerajaan Selangor kena peka..— Norhasli (@Norhasli2) March 22, 2023
This was not the first case this year where a student died in an accident. Another schoolgirl died when she was hit by a drunk who crashed into 3 children who waiting for their transport to go to school earlier this month, as reported by Free Malaysia Today.
Safety is the utmost priority when it comes to being on the road because the mistake made by a driver or a rider would not only endanger them but also others.

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You Can Renew Your Driving License Online, Beat The Queue At JPJ Offices

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We don’t need to join the queue at the Road Transport Department (JPJ) offices anymore when we want to renew our driving licenses.

A Twitter user @anisssurayaaa pointed out that many people are still unaware that they can renew their driving license online and shared the steps to do it:
1. Head over to Lesen2u website.
2. Click ‘Perbaharui Sekarang.’ Make sure your driving license hasn’t expired yet to avoid a fine.
3. Fill in the form and make sure your details are correct.
4. Send in the form application.
5. Make an online payment.
Take note that it takes about 4 to 5 working days for the renewal process. In the meantime, you’ll receive a slip to act as your temporary driving license.
Pagi tadi punya cerita, kemain panjang beratur dekat JPJ. Abang JPJ situ announce kalau yang boleh buat online, baik settle online je senang. Rupanya ramai lagi yang tak tahu ada yang boleh settle online, especially renew lesen.Ni anis tunjuk CARA RENEW LESEN ONLINE-Thread- pic.twitter.com/WUQylTeUFr— AS (@anisssurayaaa) December 28, 2021
Other than renewing your driving license on Lesen2u, you can also do the same on MYEG.
You can renew your road tax, apply for Learners Driving License (LDL), pay for summons and transfer vehicle ownership online on MYEG too.
However, you’ll need to create an MYEG account first but that shouldn’t take too long. The steps to renew your driving license in MYEG is detailed in the article below.
READ MORE: You Can Actually Renew Your Driving License Online, Here’s How
Being able to renew some of our official documents online is convenient especially when we don’t have the time to head over to JPJ, the post office or the Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) to do it.

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Well-Dressed Touts Earns Up To RM40,000 Weekly Preying On Middle Estern Tourist

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Their modus operandi is to dress smartly – including wearing a jacket, driving luxury cars, and preying on Middle Easterners and travellers, offering them tour packages and vehicle rental at obscene prices.

These touts, according to the Road Transport Department (RTD) director-general Datuk Zailani Hashim, can easily make between RM30,000 to RM40,000 weekly duping their victims.
“They will charge exorbitantly, from the hotel accommodation to the resort, and if we look at the travel agency package deals, they are much cheaper.
“This clearly gives the country a bad image, and these Middle Eastern tourists may not want to travel to this country because of this,” Zailani told a press conference yesterday.
Zailani said that these touts knew that the Middle Easterners who would travel to Malaysia, especially between May and June as the weather is hotter in their countries during these months, are wealthy.
He added that the RTD had increased monitoring and enforcement to curb the offering of unlicensed and illegal car rental services at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) and klia2 in preparation of the reopening of Malaysia borders from 1 April.
He said that during the operation, 14 drivers were arrested involving 11 private vehicles, including Toyota Vellfires and Toyota Hiluxes, and three taxis.
“They promise much cheaper transportation charges at first and once they arrive at the destination, the victims have to pay higher charges than promised,” he said.
Zailani said that this airport touts would charge their passengers between RM80 and RM150 for a trip from the airport to Kuala Lumpur, compared to taxi or limousine charges between RM65 and RM80 only.

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Unplanned Public Holiday On 3 December Unnecessary, Can Cause RM400 Million In Losses

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This Friday, 3 December, has been declared a public holiday for the Federal Territories (Kuala Lumpur, Labuan, and Putrajaya) to celebrate Kuala Lumpur Football Club’s (KL City) win against Johor Darul Ta’azim FC (JDT FC) on 30 November.

After a long 32-year drought, KL FC finally won the Malaysia Cup.
READ MORE: Public Holiday For KL On Friday After Football Win Against Johor
While the historic win is a cause for celebration, many Malaysians find the public holiday unnecessary during the current economic times.
The sudden public holiday announcement has potentially derailed many plans such as examination dates, health appointments, business meetings, court appointments and more.
Currently, students across the nation are sitting for their final year exams and the public holiday might delay the exam schedules further.
Waste of time. Can’t figure the daftness of declaring it a holiday. Just beocs of 1 football match. Now have to reschedule all works @IsmailSabri60 honestly!!— LL2007 (@leen2079) December 1, 2021
Please cancel the holiday! We don’t need it in KL and we’ve got alot of unfinished work and meeting to attend!— Julian Khoo (@khoo_julian) December 1, 2021
Unnecessary holiday; we got so much things to catch up; business schedule disruption.— Ng See Eng (@ngseeeng) December 2, 2021
Unplanned holiday is irresponsible and disruptive
Bangi MP and Assistant Political Education Director for the Democratic Action Party (DAP) Dr Ong Kian Ming criticised the Minister of the Federal Territories Shadidan Kassim for declaring the public holiday.
According to Malaysiakini, Ong said the unplanned public holiday may result in a loss output of RM400 million, something Malaysia can’t afford while it’s recovering from the Covid-19 pandemic.
A netizen said while holidays are always welcome, winning a local tournament does not justify a holiday.
Although I love to have more holiday.But does it really justify the declare a holiday – KL will a local tournament?Well, if we win Olympic or World Cup or even SEA games, it fine.Ain’t our expectation become so low like we pick our leaders?— Meng Hui Goh (@GohMhgoh164) December 1, 2021
Other netizens also echoed the same sentiment and pointed out several examples abroad.
And it’s not like it’s the Olympics! It’s only interstate .— Mama (@sitiomar19) December 1, 2021
Great teams menang champions league euro pun tak declare cuti…do no la this attitude of ngong…— MCO2U (@MCO2U) December 1, 2021
Will London declare a holiday if Crystal Palace won the EPL challenge?— Etchkay (@Etchkay1) December 2, 2021
A mother wrote to say her daughter in secondary school who’s sitting for her final exam on Friday complained that it was only football.
Yes. Agreed. Even my daughter in secondary school is complaining as she is having her last exam on Friday! You know what she said? Bodo la. Bola jer pun!— Suraya Aziz (@Suraya4Aziz) December 1, 2021
Another netizen asked whether it’s a mandatory holiday.
Is it mandatory? There are msg flying around claimed that this is not mandatory, the minister used section 9(2)of the holiday act 1951?— CS (@steadylu) December 2, 2021
All banks remain open
According to Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM), BNM and all banks, including branch operations, in Kuala Lumpur remain open and are operating as usual on Friday, 3 December.
Financial market transactions in the foreign exchange, money and over-the-counter (OTC) bond markets will continue to function as usual too.
More trouble on 3 December
On 1 December, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri announced 3 December as Malaysia Batik Day.
However, netizens think the day should be moved to another date to respect the disabled community because it coincides with World Disability Day.
READ MORE: “Celebrating Batik Day On World Disability Day Marginalises OKU Community” Netizens Say

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How much is CEE 841 worth? Apparently RM5,100

How many times have you called someone a cib*i while
driving on Malaysian roads?
It could be induced by a sudden bout of of road rage, or the stupidity of the other driver or if youâ€™re just Hokkien like that.

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Whatever the reason, we geddit.
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However, we may have just found a legitimate reason for you
to scream-honk the Hokkien curse word.
Someone just paid RM5,100 for a CEE 841 number plate in Pahang!

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Yes, you read that right!
According to New Straits Times, the Pahang Road Transport Department (JPJ) just concluded the online e-bidding for the CEE licence plate series.
While more â€œeliteâ€ number plates like CEE 7 and CEE 9 were unsurprisingly sold for a lofty RM58,000 each, itâ€™s the seemingly random CEE 841 number selling at such a high price that caught peopleâ€™s attention.

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Its striking similarity to Malaysiaâ€™s favourite Hokkien curse word could be the reason why people were throwing money during the bidding which ran from 30th August to 3rd September.

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Another random number that got a surprisingly high bid was CEE
96 at RM3,800. (Weâ€™re not sure why but if you have any theories please let us
know!)
Other big bucks number plates were CEE 3 at RM50,000, CEE 8
at RM44,444 and CEE 5 at RM43,000.
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At the end of the day, the CEE license plate series collected a staggering RM1.024 million. Thatâ€™s much higher that the CED series which collected a humble RM895,940 in comparison.
To whomever who successfully snapped up the CEE 841 number
plate, we tip our hat to you. But please, try not to drive like a CEE 841 okay!

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‘Bakul’ Full Of Blessings: Spreading Happiness Through Charity

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This past Ramadan, HappyFresh teamed with celebrity chef and TV host Sherson Lian to provide warm meals and necessities such as food supplies and toiletries to the B40 communities in Tasik Permaisuri and Hulu Selangor.

The members of these communities were also affected by the aftermath of the recent floods.
In line with the Ramadan spirit of giving back and remembering those who are less fortunate, HappyFresh and Sherson collaborated with charity group Cahaya Ampang to supply goods worth over RM30,000 to distribute to these communities.
With the RM30,000 provided by HappyFresh, Sherson also whipped out a feast of rendang, ketupat and other delicacies for the residents of Rumah Panjang Ikan Emas, Tasik Permaisuri to Buka Puasa.
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This selfless endeavour goes a long way to ensure that these communities also get to share in the joy of this festive season. It truly warms our hearts to see people coming together and helping those in need.
Watch the video below to see how Sherson and HappyFresh spread happiness to these communities:

If you’d like to contribute to HappyFresh’s “Bakul Berkat” initiative, search for “Charity Box” on the HappyFresh app and select your option of the RM50 or RM100 Bakul Berkat before checkout.
Spread joy and blessings this festive season! There is no better way to show gratitude than to give back.

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Suspect in fatal Bangi road rage incident charged with murder

A man involved in the recent fatal road rage incident in Bangi has been charged with murder.
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41-year-old Yew Wei Liang was the main suspect form the deadly altercation near KM293.6 of the North-South Expressway (NSE) that led to the death of 29-year-old Syed Muhammad Danial Syed Syakir.
The charges were read out today (August 22) at the Kajang Magistrate Court under Section 302 of the Penal Code, a law which carries the mandatory death penalty.
The defendant, however, didnâ€™t issue a plea and no bail was offered.
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On August 10, Yew was involved in a fender bender with the deceased which lead to a high-speed chase that then escalated into a fight between the two parties.
The deceased was noted to have bashed the suspect’s car with a baseball bat before the suspect then allegedly accelerated his vehicle, pinning the man between the car and the road divider.
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Syed Muhammad later died of his wounds while receiving treatment at the Nilai Medical Centre.
Yewâ€™s defence counsel had argued that the defendant should be charged under Section 41 of the Road Transport Act 1987, a law concerning fatal road accidents.
The defence also claimed that Yew had been abused in jail and a bogus confession was beaten out of him during police interrogations.
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Yew is currently detained at the Sungai Buloh prison awaiting the next court hearing set for September.
Police had also issued a stern warning stressing that the incident had no racial connotations.


This CBTL Barista Disputes Rumours Of Edible Straws, Proves They Can Be Eaten

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When Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Malaysia (CBTL) announced a few months ago that they introduced a biodegradable, edible, and 100% turtle-friendly rice straw, the response to their post was received well with over 400 reactions.

However, when a barista who works at CBTL posts on their TikTok with a video to answer the question of whether these eco-friendly straws are edible (after all, it is made of rice), and then proceeds to eat one, the Internet goes wild with over 1 million views and 100 thousand reactions.
  @whynotjemah_ INI KAN STRAW YG TENGAH VIRAL SEKRANG SINI ?! HAAAAAAA MANA YG TAK PERNAH RASA LAGI ! DIPERSILAKAN 🤪 ##fypop ##fypp ##fyppoppppppppppppppppppppppp ♬ bunyi asal  – Azmey Zainal
In the video, Azmey Zainal, who goes by the username whynotjemah_ on the popular video-sharing app, can be seen with a packaged stack of straws.
In the video’s voiceover, he explains that some people say they can be eaten, while some say they can’t.
To settle the argument, he decides to show us himself and places the famously purple CBTL straws into an iced beverage, takes a sip and proclaims, “so far my drink is good” then proceeds to bite and chew the straw.
Yah Finally! Coffee Bean’s straw can be eaten.Azmey Zainal via TikTok
The straw may be a bit tough to chew. So, Azmey suggests letting the straw soak in the drink for a bit until it becomes a bit like jelly.
Edible straws are still better than paper and metal ones
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Paper straws tend to get soggy fast while metal ones can be unhygienic.
And while we could just do without straws in general, they are necessary to have when it comes to certain drinks like boba tea, or for people who have sensitive teeth. Those with a mustache can also benefit from straws and single straw use is also more hygienic, especially for canned drinks.
If you’re not heading to a CBTL any time soon and wondering how to get your lips on edible straws, fret not be cause pasta straws are now also a thing.
A simple search will show a lot of retail platforms selling them. And the upside? You could probably cook your straws afterwards for an experimental pasta dish.
Alternatively there are also other eco-friendly straw options made from wheat, sugarcane, cornstarch, grass and bamboo.

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Don’t Worry, You Can Still Renew Your Licence, Road Tax Via MYEG

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If you’re still confused about renewing your driving licence and road tax after the recent announcement about the digitisation of the Road Transport Department’s (JPJ) services, the simple answer is chill.

First of all, if MYEG has been your go-to platform to renew these things, you can continue to do so as usual.
The only difference now is that you can opt to decline the physical copies of your driving licence and road tax.
In a statement, MYEG said vehicle owners and drivers can continue renewing road taxes and driving licences as usual through their existing channels, with the addedflexibility now for users to forgo receiving physical copies of their documents.
“MYEG wishes to assure all our valued users that the provision of road tax and driver licence renewals continues uninterrupted,” it said.
READ MORE: Private Vehicles And Bikes No Longer Need To Put Road Tax On Display
They assured customers that they remain committed to serving the Malaysian public by providing a secure and convenient online platform for vehicle owners and drivers to renew their road taxes and driving licences respectively.
If you need more information, call MYEG at 03-7801 8888, or visit their website.

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Aluminium Panel Fell From 56th Floor And Damaged Parked Car In Jalan Ampang

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On the morning of 13 January, a panel from a building under construction fell on a parked car in Jalan Ampang.

The impact dented the roof and side of the car. Luckily, the driver was away at the time in a convenience store nearby so they were safe and unhurt.
Sekeping besi besar jatuh dari tingkat 56 sebuah bangunan dalam pembinaan di Jalan Ampang, KL dan hempap sebuah kereta .Dalam kejadian 8.45 pagi itu, pemilik kenderaan terselamat kerana berada dlm kedai 24 jam berhampiran. pic.twitter.com/kuTh2t5FQ4— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) January 13, 2023
In a statement, the Construction Industry and Development Board (CIDB) said it issued the contractor a stop work order.
CIDB explained that an aluminium formwork fell on the car around 9am while work was being conducted to open the aluminium panels on the 55th floor.
Dang Wangi police chief Noor Dellhan Yahaya said the incident happened near 8.45am after a staging plate fell from the 56th floor.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the occupational safety and health department (DOSH) said construction workers had been removing formwork, a mould in which concrete is poured in, when the incident occurred.
DOSH federal territories director Zamzurin Maarof said statements would be recorded from the workers and the car’s driver today.

Worries from road users
This incident worried many road users again because accidents from construction work had happened to unsuspecting road users before.
Sometimes, the accident ends in the death of the driver and their passengers or pedestrians.
Previously, a concrete slab and a crane fell from the SUKE highway and killed two people.
In another incident, a concrete slab and a tower crane from the SUKE highway fell on two cars. One of the drivers escaped unhurt while the other sustained some light injuries.
READ MORE: Concrete Slab, Crane Falls Onto Traffic Leaving 2 Dead In Another SUKE Highway Construction Accident
READ MORE: Concrete Slab Falls On A Proton Saga In KL, While A Tower Crane Piece Falls On A MyVi In PJ

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As Malaysia Airlines Risks Being Liquidated, Malaysians Fondly Remember The National Carrier

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Investors are no longer interested in national carrier Malaysia Airlines, and amidst being grounded from the pandemic and years of being in the red, it could potential be liquidated away.

According to NST, Khazanah Nasional Bhd may be grounding the airline permanently and turning Firefly into the new national carrier. However, the preferred option is for their investors to support the company’s attempt at restructuring instead.
Still, in the middle of all this uncertainty over the future of Malaysia Airlines, many Malaysians have taken to social media to share their memories of what Malaysia Airlines mean to them.
For many Malaysians, the national airline carries fond memories, whether it was the first time they rode on a plane…
I really do hope everything will turn out well for Malaysia Airlines. Picture was taken in 1994 (ish) with one of @MAS Boeing 737 NG. pic.twitter.com/TMfXasFo5V— aniq syamil (@aniqsyamil) October 14, 2020
My first fly with @MAS pergi LGK, lps tu pegi manatah, and last terbang pergi JED, masa buat Umrah tahun lepas. Rindu ah nak naik MAS 🥺 pic.twitter.com/lUppGVnlHc— aiman. 🇲🇾 (@nurmuhdaiman) October 15, 2020
Upper deck A380, Paris bound. Dapat tengok tempat rehat crew dalam kapal. MH is all about Malaysian Hospitality 💙❤ pic.twitter.com/ayvBudermE— atin 🔅 (@atinnjha) October 15, 2020
…or for those who reached their dreams of a career in the air.
Never will i forget. #MAS pic.twitter.com/K2vUhfAj5E— alica (@Alicadriana) October 15, 2020
i grew up with @MAS, and is lucky enough to serve our national carrier as their employee ✈bismillah please pray for us 🙏🏻 semoga nasib kami kakitangan malaysia airlines berhad terbela pic.twitter.com/DpRrGZmC7x— Lene. (@adlinfrn) October 15, 2020
Malaysia Airlines will always be in my heart bcs my father works there…. whenever i took a flight with Malaysia Airlines, i would feel so proud as a Malaysia citizen and i miss the vibe, the dishes and the hospitality i received from the crew .. https://t.co/q56FtSBsHf pic.twitter.com/6TmGKk5dcU— Megat Ikhwan (@megatarsenal10) October 15, 2020
The airline was also involved in shipping students back home during the global pandemic.
It was on 19 April 2020, Malaysia Airlines helps us students from Egypt returning back to Malaysia. I received warmth and kind hospitality from their amazing staffs🥺✨ May Allah grant the best for our Malaysia Airlines🤍🛩 pic.twitter.com/nd5OIt9Iqe— BAtt🇲🇾 (@btrsyaaiman) October 15, 2020
The airline has been in operation for 73 years since 1947, and it may not reach its centennial.
For some people. #Malaysiaairlines sangat dekat di hati.Malaysia Airlines history all in one video. pic.twitter.com/qxfkZMBo8y— Fariz 🇲🇾 (@AizadFariz) October 8, 2020
Whether or not Malaysia Airline manages to get through this rough patch still remains to be seen, but they have certainly made a deep, long-lasting impact on the country and its people.

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Caning Those Who Violate MCO Is “Reasonable”, Says Former IGP

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While many agreed that the recent viral incident where police officers were filmed caning several teenagers who disobeyed the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Sabah as an unreasonable abuse of authority, some seem to think otherwise.
Former inspector-general of police (IGP) Tan Sri Musa Hassan explained that the public must abide by any rules and decisions made by the government and that the authorities have given adequate warning of the consequences of opposing the MCO.
Screenshot from the viral clip. Apparently the officers seen in the video had posted the video up themselves.(Credit: Twitter)
The law enforcer turned private security adviser said that any stubborn individuals who refused to follow orders could meet the same fate while justifying that the beatings that the teenagers received weren’t as bad as the whipping one would receive in jail.
Musa Hassan also rationalized that it was better for the kids to be punished in such a way than go through the â€œtediousâ€ due processes of the law.
The 27-second viral clip showed a non-uniformed police officer caning a group of teenagers who were sat in a circle with what appeared to be a stick of rattan, assumingly inspired by the many widespread videos of the police beatings during the nationwide quarantine in India.
Clips of India’s aggressive law enforcement methods have gone viral on the internet amid the nation’s countrywide quarantine following the Covid-19 pandemic.(Credit: My Nation)
Police said that appropriate action would be taken on the officers involved in the act.
Sabah police commissioner Datuk Zaini Jass sees the incident as an unfortunate and inappropriate breach of police authority, however, noted the “moral necessity” of the action, resembling it to how the elderly would give a lesson to the young.Â
Reportedly the delinquent teens were merely sent home after the incident without being charged for violating the MCO.

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[Fact Check] Is Large Scale Spraying Of Sanitisation Chemicals Effective At Killing Covid-19?

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Housing and Local Government Minister, Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, is convinced large scale spraying of sanitisation chemicals meets its objective of killing germs despite experts saying it’s unscientific, not recommended, and a waste of resources.

Zuraida also admits the process is ‘cheap’ and in an interview with Malaysiakini said:
The cost is minimal because we received 1,000 litres of chemicals a long time ago, sponsored by a medical company. We still have some left with us because we mixed it with water, we don’t use much.
In the same interview, she also indirectly answered “yes” when asked if she was convinced that the cleaning agent used by her ministry worked on the Covid-19 virus.
What the experts are saying
(Credit: Farhan Najib / Malay Mail)
Infectious disease expert Prof Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman criticized the nationwide sanitation exercise, which launched on 30 May, saying the large-scale two-day disinfection exercise at 284 locations nationwide was not based on the latest scientific findings and is a waste of resources if not done in a targeted manner.
Top scientists have supported her statement with the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM) saying the Health Ministry should update its “Garis Panduan Pembersihan dan Disinfeksi di Tempat Awam” guidelines.
Here are what other established international institutions are saying concering large-scale spraying of sanitisation chemicals.
World Health Organisation (WHO) issued an alert of the hazards of public disinfections
WHO has said public disinfections pose a hazard as the chemicals used, such as formaldehyde, chlorine-based agents or quaternary ammonium are not recommended due to its adverse health effects.
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) in the United States had debunked the public sanitisation approach
CDC notes that spraying cleaning products or disinfectants in outdoor areas such as sidewalks, roads, or groundcover is NOT necessary, effective, or recommended.
What the Health and Safety Executive (HSE) in the United Kingdom are saying
Like the CDC’s recommendation, HSE also believes large-scale spraying or disinfecting in outdoor spaces such as streets or open marketplaces is not recommended for Covid-19 or other pathogens. Why? Because there is no controlled dispersion of the chemical hazards and can also unintentionally expose the chemicals to people.
Streets and pavements are not considered routes of infection for Covid-19 and spraying disinfectants, even outdoors, can be dangerous to people’s health and cause eye, respiratory or skin irritation or damage.
The most effective way to combat Covid-19?
The best way to combat Covid-19 to protect yourself and others is to:
Wear a mask.Physical distance.Avoid large gatherings.Get vaccinated as soon as you can.Wash your hands often or use hand sanitizer that contains at least 60% alcohol.Clean and disinfect high touch surfaces daily.

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Malaysian Artist Reimagines Disney Characters In Local Traditional Attire

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Amir Sabri is the 28-year-old Malaysian architect who is fast gaining popularity on TikTok for drawing Disney characters in traditional local attire like the baju kurung, cheongsam, and saree.
Speaking to Coconuts KL, Amir explained that he started doodling around 10 years ago.
Then, more recently, he was inspired to draw localised versions of famous cartoon characters by Indonesian artist Aprilia Muktrina who is also on TikTok and known better by her handle @heyapriliaa.
On 5 May, Aprilia had posted an online challenge after she herself drew Elsa, the character from Disney’s Frozen, in traditional Indonesian attire and shared a video of the drawing process.
She also drew other variations that included Disney’s Moana and Aladdin.
Seeing this, Amir (under his handle Do Da Doodle) drew his own localised version of Disney’s Polynesian princess Moana wearing a kebaya for Hari Raya Aidilfitri using the digital painting app Procreate.
         View this post on Instagram           Thanks a lot for your heartwarming response to my DisneyPrincesses + Malaysian Traditional Attires mashup. Done for Part 1.Will continue to do Part 2 later. As for now, hope you’ll enjoy my other doodles and artworks 😁🙏🏻 A post shared by  Hi, I'm @amesab (Amir Sabri)😁👋 (@do.da.doodle) on May 21, 2020 at 4:02am PDT
Amir uploaded a video of his drawing process on TikTok on 16 May, and the video has since been viewed more than 35,000 times.
I received positive responses from my social media friends. They asked for more traditional attires with all the Disney princesses.Amir Sabri via Coconuts KL
Amir hasn’t confined his work to just princesses though and has since drawn several male Disney characters as well.
So far, he’s posted one of Tarzan in traditional Dayak (Borneo native) attire, Moana’s co-star, the demigod Maui was drawn in traditional Malay attire, and Ariel’s love interest Prince Eric has been drawn wearing a kain pelikat.
         View this post on Instagram           My first 'official' Disney Prince Malaysia Edition! 😊🙏🏻 Presenting Tarzan Dayak version 😊 A post shared by  Hi, I'm @amesab (Amir Sabri)😁👋 (@do.da.doodle) on May 28, 2020 at 4:27am PDT
Since setting up his TikTok account in February, Amir’s most viewed video is his work drawing Princess Aurora from Sleeping Beauty in a pink baju kurung Kedah, which drew more than half a million views and counting.
Despite the higher views on his other posts, the Shah Alam raised architect considers his drawing Rapunzel in Minangkabau dress and Ariel in a Nyonya kebaya as his favourites.
My all-time favourite Disney princess is Rapunzel, my personal favourite (drawing) is Ariel, the little mermaid!Amir Sabri via Coconuts KL
Although Amir has been getting a lot of attention for drawing cartoon characters in local attire, he admitted to Coconuts KL that these drawings aren’t as easy as his usual random doodles.
         View this post on Instagram           The fourth princess for my #Disney Princess in Malaysian Traditional Attire Series: Ariel in kebaya nyonya clothing. 😊 A post shared by  Hi, I'm @amesab (Amir Sabri)😁👋 (@do.da.doodle) on May 19, 2020 at 3:56am PDT
Amir shared that with his doodles, he just lets his creativity flow and draws everything that comes to mind, but he can’t do this with the Disney characters.
With Disney characters, I need to think first, about how to draw the attire, and how to deliver the best interpretation of the outfit.Amir Sabri via Coconuts KL
Check out more of Amir’s impressive doodles on his Instagram.

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Social Media User Shares Haunting In Kuantan Rented House

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We are sure that at some point in life, you must have looked up haunted places to visit in the world (maybe visited a few too). But, have you ever heard of a person living in one?

A Facebook post shared a story from Azhar Ahmad, who recollected an experience of living in a haunted house.
One of the rental houses I stayed in Kuantan was very mysterious. In the beginning there were two of us living in the house; but in the end I was the only one living there.Azhar Ahmad via Facebook
He added that they stayed in the middle room and recollected it being the hottest room in the house.
Because of the heat, Azhar mentioned that he would spend most nights sleeping in the living room because it was cooler.
One morning at 3am, he suddenly had the urge to go to the toilet and while attempting to ease himself, he heard what sounded like people working at the back of the house.
I went to look but there was no one there. Both neighbours on my left and right were already asleep. As I walked back into the living room, I heard the sound again and I went to take another peek thinking that there might actually be someone working on something.Azhar Ahmad via Facebook
However, like the first time, he did not see anything.
Suddenly, the sound then came from directly above my head. I remember not looking up and just walking back into the house. I took some prayer water, read a few prayers out loud and went to bed.Azhar Ahmad via Facebook
Another encounter Azhar had in the same house was when he spent yet another night in the living room due to the hot weather.
In front of my house, there was a football field and across said field was an abandoned swampy area. I was awakened by a sweet smell and as I opened my eyes, there was a young girl walking from my kitchen towards the front door.Azhar Ahmad via Facebook
Azhar recalled closing his eyes shut and when he did that, he felt someone drag a cloth over his body – tickling him in the process.
This will happen for the next two to three nights. There were no scary sounds, just that ticklish feeling followed by a very strong sweet scent. However, one night, it was not that thing that came, but something else. It felt like a tiger was grabbing my body. I dared not open my eyes and look up but at a glance I could see that this creature had big paws, whiskers and kept breathing heavily on my face.Azhar Ahmad via Facebook
Eventually, Azhar had shared these experiences with his late mother and was taken to an ustaz, who then told them that this thing and its “pet” had lived in that area for a very long time.
The shocker to this was the fact that the ustaz mentioned that whatever this was, it had taken a liking towards me and had eventually ‘fallen in love’ with me. One of them (the people at the mosque) had suggested I hold on to an ore which I eventually did and it worked.Azhar Ahmad via Facebook
Azhar added that nevertheless, since moving states, he sometimes still gets a whiff of that sweet smell or “sees” someone by his side while jungle trekking.
Did this story scare you?
If it did, what are some scary experiences that you have gone through in the past?

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Cameron’s Last Unspoilt River: A Visit Worth Your While

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Cameron Highlands is a vast territory that is blessed with rich rivers and waters.

Sadly, pollution has done irreparable damage to some of its rivers.
The main pollution loads were agricultural waste and soil erosion.
But in Pos Menson near Bertam Valley, the local Orang Asli are fighting to save what they say is the last clean river and waterfall.
The river, which has a waterfall, runs through a tanah adat (ancestral land) bestowed to 65-year-old Osman Tilek.
A view of the river from above. (Pic by Fernando Fong)
Empowering the local community
Together with his son Muin, they turned it into a bespoke tourism destination for nature lovers.
They built bamboo and mengkuang chalets inspired by the Orang Asli tradition.
Guest are also treated to Orang Asli cuisine cooked with firewood and bamboo logs from the forest fringe.
Since 2014, the inn had gained recognition and has been rated as excellent by major online travel booking platforms such as Agoda and Booking.com.
Thanks to the steady stream of guests, Osman had been able to offer job opportunities to his fellow Orang Asli.
Wood roasted chicken are among the dish served by Osman and his fellow Orang Asli. (Pic by Fernando Fong)
Win-win partnership
Initially, Osman lacked the funds to develop the place.
He approached a Malaysian Chinese friend for advice, who also gave him the capital to transform and beautify the place.
The Chinese always have an eye for opportunity. We also realised that the best way to protect the river is to develop it into sustainable tourism.Orang Asli Osman Tilek.
The chalets were inspired by traditional Orang Asli design. (Pic by Fernando Fong)
Along the way, there were setbacks.
Over the years, they were cheated by unscrupulous travel agents who did not pay after using the inn and its facilities.
Osman hopes that his success in protecting the river and growing the inn would inspire his people.
He said that Orang Asli has lived in the forest since time immemorial, but that doesn’t mean they need to away from equal opportunity throughout their lives.
Osman Tilek is a simple Orang Asli who hopes to empower his fellow tribesmen. (Pic by Fernando Fong)

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Pakistan Plane Crash Kills 80, More Suspected Dead

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Earlier this month, Pakistan had lifted the countrywide lockdown to curb the coronavirus pandemic, as large numbers of poor people and labourers in the country could not afford not working any longer.
Due to the lifting of the lockdown, transportation and travel in Pakistan had resumed. Yet a plane crash just days before the end of Ramadan and the beginning of Eid al-Fitr add a somber touch to festivities in Pakistan.
A total of 80 bodies have been recovered from the crashed plane in the southern city of Karachi on 22 May, with more suspected dead. There had been nearly 100 people — 91 passengers and 7 crew members —  on board.
The plane from Pakistan International Airlines (PIA) had made multiple approaches to land at the city’s airport when it came down among the houses, devastating buildings and killing several people on ground.
There was only one confirmed survivor of the crash: Zafar Masud, the president of the Bank of Punjab.
Usually, the Airbus A320 is one of the safest planes. However, it appears that the plane experienced technical difficulties before the crash.
The pilot, Sajjad Gull, was the most senior A320 pilot with PIA and had extensive flight experience. He had complained of a problem after making his second approach to the runway. After that, air traffic control lost contact with him.
According to Interior minister Ijaz Ahmad Shah, the pilot issued a mayday call after the craft lost an engine.
Pakistan Prime Minister Imran Khan has offered his prayers and condolences to the families of the deceased, adding that he is in touch with PIA’s CEO for a full investigation.

Shocked & saddened by the PIA crash. Am in touch with PIA CEO Arshad Malik, who has left for Karachi & with the rescue & relief teams on ground as this is the priority right now. Immediate inquiry will be instituted. Prayers & condolences go to families of the deceased.— Imran Khan (@ImranKhanPTI) May 22, 2020

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“I’m Not Resigning” Says Finance Minister

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Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said that he had communicated yesterday that he couldn’t attend this morning’s Dewan Rakyat’s session.

In his Facebook posting, Tengku Zafrul said that there was no intention on his part not to fulfill his ministerial obligation in the Dewan Rakyat.

“On the issue of absence from Parliament during the MQT (Ministers’ Question Time session, I would like to clarify that there were some personal emergencies that had to be taken care of this morning, and this matter was already communicated yesterday,” wrote Tengku Zafrul.
He was clarifying Utusan Malaysia’s report that he had resigned as he was not present to table the Supplementary Supply Bill 2021 (2022) in Parliament this morning.
The finance minister was supposed to answer questions relating to 1MDB debts and also tabled four government bills for the first reading earlier today.
Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Indera Mohd Shahar Abdullah (left) and Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Idris Ahmad (right). (Credit: Bernama and Wacana)
Due to his absence, the questions were answered by the Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Idris Ahmad while the bills were tabled by the Deputy Finance Minister I Datuk Indera Mohd Shahar Abdullah.
He clarified that it was planned all along for Mohd Shahar to table the bills and added that it is not unprecedented for a minister to be asked to read out the answers of a fellow minister during Parliament session.

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[UPDATED] The Special Parliamentary Sitting Is Postponed Due To Covid-19

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[UPDATE: A letter from the Dewan Rakyat Secretary today added a few more details to the statement and cited item 10(3) of the Parliamentary Standing Order instead.

PEMBERITAHUAN BERKENAAN MESYUARAT KHAS DEWAN NEGARASetiausaha Dewan NegaraParlimen Malaysia1 Ogos 2021 pic.twitter.com/SYhWhmyylI— Parlimen Malaysia (@MYParlimen) August 1, 2021
The Secretary of the Dewan Rakyat announced yesterday (31 July) that the Special Parliamentary Sitting for the third session of the 14th Parliament will be postponed to a later date per the Parliamentary Standing Orders 11 (3).
In his letter, Dr Nizam Mydin Bacha Mydin stated that the postponement is in line with the recommendation by the Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
The decision was made after new Covid-19 infections were detected at the Parliament on 29 July. The discovery caused the Parliament to be postponed multiple times during the afternoon session.
READ MORE: 56 Covid-19 Cases Detected at Parliament Despite Strict SOP
READ MORE: [Highlights] Special Parliamentary Sitting 29 July (Economic Assistance Packages)
Letter from the Secretary of Dewan Rakyat.
At the same time, Malaysians have been at the edge of their seats since the morning of that Thursday.
It was revealed in Parliament by the leader of the opposition that the Agong did not consent to the emergency ordinance being revoked.
READ MORE: Agong Says Has Not Consented To Emergency Ordinance Being Revoked
Of course, many looked at the multiple postponements of the Parliamentary sitting since that day as more than just a coincidence.
Response by Harapan
Harapan, the political coalition consisting of Keadinal, Amanah, and DAP, released a response to the letter by the Secretary of the Dewan Rakyat.
It says that thorough testing has been done on Thursday of all who attended the Parliament. According to the Health DG, the positive rate was 0.9%, far lower than the 5% threshold set by the World Health Organisation (WHO).
Therefore, the statement continued, the last day of the Special Parliamentary Sitting (2 August), should not be postponed.

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Covid-19: Close To 300,000 Dead Around The World

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Covid-19â€™s global death toll now surpasses 290,000.
Europe is experiencing the bulk of fatalities with more than 150,000 people dead from coronavirus.
More than 30,000 deaths were reported in the United Kingdom (UK) and Italy, while Germany and France recorded over 20,000 dead.
Over in the Americas, the United States (US) remains the worst nation impacted by the pandemic with more than 80,000 fatalities and an estimated over 1 million infected.
Americans protesting the country’s imposed lockdowns.(Credit: Reuters/Malay Mail)
Globally, the pandemic has infected over 4 million people, with more than 1.4 million patients recovering from the disease.

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COVID-19: Angka kematian melepasi 290,000 di seluruh dunia
US now has one million coronavirus infections - a third of the global tally - as death toll rises to more than 56,000


Isa Samad Gets Passport Back To Go For Stepchild’s Convo In The UK

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Convicted former Felda chairman Tan Sri Mohd Isa Abdul Samad succeed in his application for the temporary return of his passport to enable him to attend his stepdaughter’s convocation in the United Kingdom on 30 March.

A panel of three judges led by Datuk Seri Kamaludin Md Said at the Court of Appeal today ruled that the passport should be returned on 16 April.
The other two judges are Datuk Lee Heng Cheong and Datuk Ghazali Cha.
In his application, Isa’s lawyer Datuk Wan Azmir Wan Majid said that Isa need to leave for the UK on 26 March and will return to Malaysia on 9 April.
“I request that the passport be handed over to the applicant as soon as possible because it needs to be renewed. My client will return to Malaysia on 9 April and I request that he be allowed to return the passport by 16 April,” he was quoted in a news report.
Isa was sentenced to six years jail time after he was convicted on nine corruption charges involving RM3 million in connection to Felda’s purchase of of Merdeka Palace Hotel & Suites (MPHS) in Kuching, Sarawak.
The former Negeri Sembilan menteri besar however has filed an appeal against his conviction and sentences which has been set for case management before Court of Appeal deputy registrar Mohd Khairi Haron this 11 May.

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Family of 7 Tests Positive For Covid-19, Uses TikTok To Cheer Up

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A family of 7 has tested postitive for Covid-19 and are recovering in Teluk Intan hopsital.
Despite that, the 5 siblings haven’t lost their sense of humor and cheerfulness, instead using the TikTok app to create cute videos of themselves posing.

even though kitorg positive covid  , kitorg as a family will go through this together â˜ï¸â˜ï¸ plus health condition kitorg okay je ,, hereâ€™s a tiktok we made to entertain ourselves kt hosp tu haha https://t.co/BLj2O0L12z pic.twitter.com/QKHrkiYEIu— Erika (@errikaaaaaaaa) March 27, 2020

We as a family will go through this together. Plus, our health condition is okay.Erika Syamin Samsu Ambia on Twitter
The 17-year-old is the oldest of 5 siblings and has shown herself to be strong-willed and positive even while in the hospital.
Her father, Dr Samsu Ambia Ismail, is a Specialist and Head of the Emergency and Trauma Department at the Teluk Intan Hospital. He was the first within the family to have tested positive for Covid-19.
The rest of the family was quarantined a day later.
We are fighting the virus with our own antibodies and hope weâ€™ll be fine after the 14-day quarantine. Erika Syamin Samsu Ambia on Twitter
The father has more serious symptoms including fever, cough, and breathing difficulties. The mother and 5 children only had fevers.

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Case-Closed: DPP’s Letter Asking To Prioritise Zahid’s Trial Retracted

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The letter from the deputy public prosecutor in former deputy prime minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s graft case asking the High Court judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah to prioritise the case has been retracted.

According to Free Malaysia Today (FMT), the High Court was informed of the matter during the hearing of Zahid’s trial this morning.
“As such, there is no such application before the court. Let us proceed with this case,” DPP Azmi Malik Ayob, who is part of the prosecution team in Zahid’s case was quoted as saying.
Sequerah said that no parties could dictate which case to be prioritised by the court of law.
A letter asking Sequerah, to prioritise Zahid’s case over incarcerated former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) dated yesterday had made its rounds over social media.
Inside the letter, Sequerah was asked to give priority to Zahid’s case over Najib’s 1MDB trial so that it can finish as soon as possible.
For the record, Sequerah was the judge presiding over both cases.
Zahid is facing 47 charges; 12 for criminal breach of trust in relation to more than RM31 million of charitable foundation Yayasan Akalbudi’s funds, 27 counts of money laundering, and eight counts of bribery charges over RM21.25 million of alleged bribes.
The Bagan Datuk MP had repeatedly said that all the charges against him and a host of UMNO leaders were selective-prosecution and politically motivated.

Earlier today, Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi urged Attorney-General Tan Sri Idrus Azizan Harun to step down immediately.
According to Puad, who is also the Johor state speaker, the leaked letter from the deputy public prosecutor to Sequerah is evidence that there’s a ploy against UMNO leaders.
However, DAP Social Media Bureau Chairman Syahredzan Johan said that the letter is a mere request from the DPP to the High Court, which has full discretion to decide on the matter.
Syahredzan, who is also DAP central executive committee member also explained that the letter cannot be taken as evidence of a ploy against UMNO leaders as it was not a secret and Zahid’s lawyer also gets the same copy as Sequerah.
Sekiranya benar, ia tidak ‘mencampuri urusan Mahkamah’ seperti didakwa. Ini suatu surat permohonan. Malahan saya fikir bukan rahsia pun, ada m/s kedua yang c.c pada peguambela.Dan Mahkamah ada budibicara untuk benarkan atau tidak. Ini bukan arahan pada Mahkamah oleh DPP! https://t.co/c4OhbjGQRF— Syahredzan Johan (@syahredzan) August 30, 2022

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[Watch] Taman Sri Muda Boy Reveals That He Didn’t Lose Any Toys In The Flood, But The Reason Made Us All Cry

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Some kids can be labelled spoiled if given too many toys as they can take them for granted, right?

But for some kids, that’s the only way they can learn to appreciate things because that’s the only toy that they have.
Recently, a Malaysian non-government organization named @myfundaction has uploaded a video of their volunteering efforts for the flooding relief help on their social media.
This one particular video caught the attention of netizens where the volunteer asked some questions to a boy while they were giving out free children books to the kids affected by the flood in Taman Sri Muda.
  @myfundaction “Memang takde mainan” 🥺 ♬ original sound  – MyFundAction
When giving out the free books, the volunteers noticed a boy diligently looking for something there. He was actually looking for drawing books.
Then, as seen in the video, a female volunteer conversationally asked a boy named Arash whether his house was affected by the flood.
After the boy nodded yes, she further asked what happened to his books. He told her that all of his books were not missing, they just had to be thrown out because of the flood.
“What about your toys?”, she further questioned.
“Toys??? Nope. They didn’t sink.”
“Oh no? Your toys didn’t sink? They were all safe [from the flood]?”
“No [that’s not the case]. It’s just because we don’t have toys”, answered Arash with an awkward grin to the volunteer.
Credit: @myfundaction / Tiktok
Got to hand it to you, the reaction from the boy made us quite stunned and touched.
Visiting Arash’s Affected Home
After the short little interview, they gave Arash some drawing books with colouring and drawing utensils, and he brought them to visit his house which was clearly affected by the harrowing flood.
They then saw him excitedly opening the books given to him and doing the exercises on the books as if he’s diligently working on his homework.
They came back later to his house to give some new toys that they have for Arash and his little brothers.
Arash’s little brother was jumping up and down excitedly when given the set of dinosaurs toys.
“I love this dinosaur!”, mumbled the little kid excitedly.
Credit: @myfundaction / Tiktok
Nope. we’re not crying. YOU’RE crying!
Their reactions were simply heartwarming to both the volunteers and us viewers, especially if you watch the video above.
The TikTok video had a caption from the organization explaining the video, “Other children told us that their toys were swept away by the flood, but this boy, Arash, has never even had toys, to begin with.”

Netizens were touched to see Arash and his siblings’ reactions to the books and toys.

Some of them wished all the best for this young but mature boy.

However, some also have speculations about why Arash didn’t have toys in the first place. Some assume that this is actually a tough love kinda situation to teach their children to be independent, mature and not rely on things that they do not need.

Whatever it is, we’re glad that these children are well being taken care of by our volunteers.
If you wanna help them too, here’s a link to their website to donate to the emergency flood relief aid.
MyFundAction (Yayasan Kebajikan Muslim) is a registered non-governmental organization that was previously known as Yayasan Dana Kebajikan Muslim Malaysia.
They changed their name as they go global and help empower youth to give back to the community, either locally or internationally.

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Malaysia’s womens hockey team thrashes Singapore’s 12-0

Malaysia marches one step closer to the 2020 Tokyo Olympics as the national womenâ€™s hockey team thrashed Singapore’s at the FIH Series Finals hockey tournament at the Banbridge Hockey Club in Ireland on Sunday.

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According to a statement from the Malaysia Hockey Confederation, the team had showed amazing promise after slaughtering their neighbors, and long-time rivals, Singapore – an astounding 12-0 – during last weekendâ€™s game.

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This triumph was attributed to the amazing efforts of our outstanding Tigress who gave it their all during the â€˜Pool Aâ€™ match-up.

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The ladies claimed victory despite playing in harsh weather conditions, with rains and temperatures reaching 13 degrees Celsius, guys!
Most notably were the scoring skills of Nuraini Rashid who managed a hat-trick during the 12th, 28th and 35th minutes of the game.

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Previously, Malaysia suffered a narrow defeat of 1-2 to host, Ireland.
But following the recent win, Malaysia is set to wrap up fixtures against the Czech Republic on Tuesday.
Winners from this pool will advance to the semi-finals while the second and third placed teams will face each other off in a cross-over for the remaining two semi-final positions.

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Finalist from the FIH Series tournament will be assured a spot to qualify for the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Lets give it up to our tough Tigresses and wish them all the best for their next match!

Previously the bitter athletic rivalry between Malaysia and Singapore had sparked controversy after players from both nations had a bit of a quarrel on the pitch during the 29th SEA Games 2017.
Catch a video of what transpired during the 2017 match below:


Al Jazeera’s License And Accreditation With Finas To Be Checked By Communications Ministry

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International media outlet Al Jazeera which produced the controversial Locked Up In Malaysia’s Lockdown documentary will be checked if they have an appropriate license for production with the National Film Development Corporation (Finas).

Al Jazeera Documentary Backlash: 5 Important Things You Need To Know

What you need to know: The production of films and documentaries in the country requires a permit from Finas. If Al Jazeera had a license for the documentary, then the situation will be fine. If they did not apply for a license, then it is considered an offence.
Additionally, as Al Jazeera is a news outlet, they will need to be accredited with a media license (the “media pass” given to news outlets). KKMM, through the information department, will be checking whether Al Jazeera met accreditation conditions in shooting the documentary.
Who said what: Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifudin Abdullah says that if Al Jazeera is found to have been infringing accreditation conditions, their accreditation facilities will be cancelled and Al Jazeera crew will not be able to conduct media-based work without their media passes.
Why it matters: The government has painted Al Jazeera’s documentary as malicious, which has led to this investigation over the documentary under the Sedition Act. However, civil society organisations have stood in solidarity with Al Jazeera, calling on the government to respect media freedom and independence. Threatening to remove Al Jazeera’s media license teeters dangerously into suppression of news and censorship.
Read more:Al Jazeera Defends Documentary Filmed During Lockdown in Malaysia [TRP]Al Jazeera Documentary Backlash: 5 Important Things You Need To Know [TRP]Controversial Arrests, Charges & Investigations Under PN (So Far) [TRP]Civil society organisations stand in solidarity with Al Jazeera, media freedom [The Sun]

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