[Watch] A Group Of Men In Ipoh Fought Each Other And Hospital Security For Friendship And Love

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Videos showing an altercation involving several individuals at Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun (HPRB) in Ipoh went viral yesterday (19 February).

Netizens were unsure what transpired but it was chaotic enough to get the police involved.

According to Free Malaysia Today, the police had received two reports that were related to each other.
The first case involved a man who was attacked with sharp weapons in Buntong and it caused three other individuals to receive treatment at HPRB.
Perak police chief Mior Faridalathrash said the fight was caused by a misunderstanding between two families over a relationship and the case will be investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for causing grievous harm.
The second case happened when a group of men wanted to send a victim from the first case to the hospital.
However, they got into an argument with the hospital guards when they were prevented from entering the hospital emergency zone because too many people from the group wanted to enter.
The police managed to defuse the situation at the hospital and will be investigating the case under Section 147 of the Penal Code for rioting.

The police are tracking the suspect who’s believed to be involved in both cases. Anyone with information regarding the matter should contact Senior Investigating Officer ASP Fadli Ahmad at 019-2500019.
Netizens think the group of people were acting foolishly at the hospital. They said the hospital was not the place to fight but for people to seek medical treatment.

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Is Powder Or Liquid Laundry Detergent Better? We Have The Answer

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Various forms of laundry soap are available in the market such as liquid, powder, bar, capsule, and beads. However, many go for either powder or liquid. Some may wonder what the difference is between these two types of laundry soap, and which one is the best to use. This post will examine both types of laundry soap.

Powder
As many people know, powder is a cheaper choice compared to liquid detergents. The main surfactant is linear alkylbenzene sulfonate which is effective in removing stubborn dirt such as soil, mud and grass. It is also more stable and long-lasting compared to other detergents.
However, there are some which are difficult to dissolve in cold water and are better used with hot water. Washing powders can also be used to wash stains on clothes, but it needs to be made into a paste first. Washing powder should always be kept dry as exposure to water can result in clumping.
According to Mary Gagliardi, a scientist at Clorox, powder detergent is suitable for heavily soiled clothes as it contains a higher pH level.
To summarize, washing powder has the following benefits:
Less clutter.Cheaper.Long Lasting.Packaging is more environmentally friendly.Suitable for heavily soiled clothing, such as sportswear.
It is also very important to pay attention to proper measurement when using powder detergent because using too much will result in it sticking to the clothes as it won’t be able to dissolve properly in the water.
Liquid Detergent
Most laundry detergents contain ethoxylate alcohol which is effective in removing greasy stains. Unlike washing powder, liquid laundry detergent can be used with cold or hot water.
Some of the benefits of liquid detergent are:
Does not leave marks on the clothesMore solubleCan be used for local treatmentGreat for removing oil stainsCan be used for hand washing
According to Gagliardi, liquid laundry detergent is a better option if consumers do not use hot or warm water to wash clothes, either for reasons of saving electricity or washing clothes that can only be washed with cold water. Just like powder detergent, it is essential to know the proper measurement when using liquid detergent as too much of it can lead to buildup in the washing machine and give off an unpleasant smell.
Liquid detergent is better for initial washing or pre-treatment compared to powder. According to Jessica Zinna, a senior scientist at Tide, dirty stains only need to be washed with water before adding detergent and scrubbing to ensure the detergent absorbs into the clothes.
Both Are Good In Their Own Ways
It is clear that both forms of laundry detergent are effective in cleaning clothes and have their own advantages and disadvantages. Therefore, the choice should be made based on the needs and the situation when doing laundry. It would be better if we had a supply of both forms of laundry detergent for our convenience.
In addition, the fragrance and cleaning technology of laundry soap do not go hand in hand. That’s why some laundry detergents will smell great but feel less clean, and the other half will clean clothes perfectly but has a minimal nice smelling effect.

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Compounds Given To MPs Because They Gathered In A Large Group, Says Home Minister

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MPs were given compounds after protesting at Kuala Lumpur on 2 August 2021 because they were in a large gathering which violated Covid-19 SOPs at the time, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin.

He said that compounds were given to MPs because they gathered at various places in Kuala Lumpur but mentionedd that that the government has also lowered the compound.
Hamzah explained that cases at the time had reached over 100 in Parliament – hence why they had to close the roads heading to Parliament as a preventative measure.
The Minister added that when the Health Ministry announced that no one is allowed into Parliament, then the police were just doing their job according to the law.
Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun said that Parliament was open on that day but the decision to close the roads heading up to the building was up to the police.
On August 2, opposition MPs gathered in Dataran Merdeka after they were denied entry into Parliament which went on for a few hours before the crowd was asked to disperse.
READ MORE: [Photos] Opposition MP’s Tried Marching To Parliament But Halted By FRU Today

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Single People Don’t Know How Good They Have It. Signed, Married People

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Asian culture urges you to settle down fast and early. Nosy relatives aside, you may also feel pressured from friends who are talking about marriage plans already. Single people may be urged to join the numbers game to find someone to settle down with, because it’s not like you can simply buy a perfect partner with 11x money back guaranteed right? But before you stress out trying to find someone to settle down with, consider the perks of being single.

Speaking as a (happily!) married person, there are things that I do miss about being single. But most single people only look at what they lack instead of the freedoms taken for granted- until they get into a committed relationship, that is.
Freedom to do what I want
If as a single person, you want to quit your job, pack up, and migrate to another country, who’s to tell you no?
If you live alone and wanted to adopt a cat immediately within the day, who’s to tell you no?
If I want to spend a whole night comparing the best deals online to fuel my retail therapy, no one gets to tell me otherwise.(Credit: Freepik)
When you’re married, wants like that go from being a real possibility to nigh-impossible without a thorough discussion with your other half. In a committed relationship, every decision you make affects the other person in your life.
Taking charge of your own life with “selfish” decisions is a luxury for the single people. In a committed relationship, there’s no space for it.
Freedom to do what I want whenever I want
Single people truly take free time for granted. Want to spend a full day indulging in your own hobbies? Go ahead. Time is yours.
Want to go on a 12-hour DOTA binge? Sure.(Credit: Freepik)
In a committed relationship, you suddenly realize that time is not yours.
Time is the investment you put into a relationship, including things like bringing them out on dates and spending weekends with your other half’s family.
While those can be fun and generally not a big issue, things get dicier when you two have different schedules… like if you enjoy gaming late at night until 3am, and your partner wants to head to bed by 11pm. Or if your partner likes to wake up early to vacuum the house before breakfast.
Or if you enjoy watching horror flicks with surround sound late at night… and your partner doesn’t.(Credit: Mollie Sivaram/Unsplash)
Either way, one full day of uninterrupted indulgence in your favourite hobby, whatever it may be, will seem to be rare luxury in between all the obligations, disruptions, and commitments.
Freedom to spend on what I want
Inevitably, when you’re in a relationship, most of your disposable income goes to the other person rather than yourself.
From wanting to buy gifts for your partner to treating them to a nice meal, ask any person in a relationship and they would say the same. What we could have (and had) spent on for ourselves is drastically reduced.
No longer can you buy just ONE. Now you have to buy TWO.(Credit: TRP)
Instead, a good chunk of money goes to small treats once in a while (their favourite bubble tea on a bad day is a common expense), but also large expenses such as an anniversary getaway or a costly birthday present.
My husband will be the first to tell you that he doesn’t buy much things for himself anymore because he has no more money after spending it on me. I tell him the feeling is mutual.
Compromise comes with being in a relationship
The thing is, marriage and serious relationships require a lot of compromise. If you aren’t 110% prepared to compromise for love, then revel in your singledom for a little longer, because you won’t be able to #TreatYoSelf the same way later.
Spa day? Only if you can afford it for two people!(Credit: Anju Spa)
Being married, both me and my husband do not spend as much as we wish we could. Despite my obsession with washi tape and all kinds of cute stationary, I haven’t added new items to my stash in a while. Neither has he added to his collection of pop culture and gaming merchandise.
That’s not to say we don’t spend on ourselves every once in a while, though! We can still manage to shop like a single person and snag great new stuff at low prices just to fulfill our own wants!
My husband with his favourite collector’s item from the game Death Stranding, bought during last year’s 11.11 Lazada sale.(Credit: TRP)
We just constantly keeping an eye out for good deals like Lazada’s 11.11 sale, which promises the lowest price on any item with 11 times the price difference in cashback if you do manage to find it cheaper elsewhere. That pretty much guarantees you the best bang for your buck!
Don’t believe us? Watch what real single people have to say about it.

So buy the weird niche things you want to buy. No one is going to judge you for it! Plus, you can show off all your brand new stuff to your married friends. Let us know what you’re getting for yourself this 11.11 by posting on social media with the hashtag #Lazada1111!

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Harith Iskander Apologizes For His Remarks On Armed Forces’ Roles

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The issue of Harith Iskander questioning the role of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) in helping the flood victims is coming to an end.

The actor and comedian has come forward to apologize for his remarks.
In his apology, Harith said he had questioned the function of the ATM because at that time, he felt the number of security forces helping the flood victims was still low.
Minta maaf kalau tweet menyinggung perasaan. Untuk penjelasan ini wakt saya berada di "ground zero" dgn bot sendiri sempat menyelamat 12 org yg terperangkap. Bomba, Polis, NADMA ada. Dgn iklhas saya tanya pasal ATM sebab pada waktu itu kekurangan anggota dan kenderaan https://t.co/cw3Da7aUfB— Harith Iskander (@HarithIskander) December 24, 2021
The apology was made by Harith through a tweet that was uploaded on his Twitter page for fans and followers to see on the social media.
Harith admitted that his previous writing on Twitter was a bit unclear to the point that it had caused misunderstanding among many parties.
What I mean is that I didn’t see the military at the time and place where I was at in four locations.Actor and comedian Harith Iskander on his words being misunderstood
Furthermore, Harith issued a statement saying that he truly respects the members of the ATM and has no intention of questioning their duties.
Hurtful Words To Say
A few days ago, Harith commented on social media that he did not see ATM personnel in the affected areas such as Shah Alam, Banting and Hulu Langat.
He also advised the armed forces on what equipments to use.
A screenshot of the remark by Harith Iskander which angered netizens. (Source: Twitter)
Netizens were upset by his remarks and uploaded photos and videos of soldiers serving the flood victims.
Harith later said his father was also a member of the armed forces, but netizens were adamant that he has disparaged the armed forces.

A Life Of Duty
The armed forces were in fact the earliest among government bodies to reach out to the flood victims.
They sprung into action following days of inaction by the government leadership.
READ MORE: Malaysia’s Armed Forces Joined Flood Relief Efforts Without Approval

The soldiers are not only tasked with defending the country, they are often required to make sacrifices including neglecting their own safety and comfort for the sake of national security.
If we are unable to serve as members of the military, at least we can support and appreciate their sacrifices.
Soldiers taking a shot break while helping flood victims in Taman Sri Muda. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Indeed, any statement that insults our military personnel would be highly inappropriate and demoralising.
Members of the public may not be aware of their sacrifices. They cannot be with their children and wives or husbands all the time like everyone else.
At times, they had to celebrate in the forest or in the middle of the ocean, away from relatives.
Let’s be grateful for the blessings of peace that have been held in place by our soldiers.
Soldiers helping to distribute clothing to residents in Taman Sri Muda. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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If Emergency Was Declared, Batu Sapi & Sarawak State Elections Could’ve Been Postponed, Says PM

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The Batu Sapi and Sarawak State by-elections are unavoidable according to the Federal Constitution, said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.

He cited Clause 1 of Article 54 of the Federal Constitution, that elections must be held within 60 days after there is a vacancy for a Parliamentary seat and Clause 4 of Article 21 of the Sarawak State Constitution which says that state elections shall be held within 60 days from the date of dissolution of the State Legislative Assembly.
Muhyiddin said in the National Security Council (NSC) meeting which he chaired today, the EC Secretary informed him that many election officials were worried about working in the Batu Sapi by-election later because they were afraid of being infected by Covid-19.
The Director General of Health Malaysia also reported that if the Sarawak State Election had to be held, he was worried about the situation in the rural areas of Sarawak which do not have complete health facilities will be able to accommodate the increase in positive COVID-19 cases that are likely to rise sharply after the election. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
He also said that the ability of frontliners and health logistics will also become increasingly constrained by the vast geographical condition of Sarawak and some areas are very difficult to access.
Muhyiddin also stated that in Sabah alone, it is estimated that the government will have to spend half a billion ringgit if the PKP has to be implemented.
But what can we do because that is a requirement in the Federal Constitution then we have to hold elections. Unless an Emergency is declared under Article 150 of the Federal Constitution in Batu Sapi and Sarawak, we can postpone these two elections until Covid-19 ends.Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin

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“Don’t Dispose Of Garbage By Burning It” Authorities Tell Flood Victims

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Floods have large social consequences for communities and individuals.

As most people are well aware, the immediate impacts of flooding include not just loss of human life but also damage to property, which in turn leads to the problem of waste management.
After the water subsided from the recent devastating floods, a survey by The Rakyat Post on the ground at Taman Sri Muda found that vehicles, household waste, furniture and electrical appliances lined the streets.
Taman Sri Muda residents dumping flood waste by the roadside. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Fridges filled with yesterday’s grocery shopping, washing machines and sofas piled up, along with books, photo albums and records, all coated in a thick layer of oily mud.
Removing the unprecedented mountains of waste is a big challenge as residents begin to move on in life, including with help from volunteers.
Waste from the streets need to be removed quickly due to growing hygiene concerns and because it was obstructing vital traffic.
Vehicles damaged by the flood lined the streets in Taman Sri Muda. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Do Not Burn Flood Waste: Fire And Rescue Department
In response, the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) has advised the public not to burn the piles of flood waste.
Its director, Norazam Khamis, said two cases of bulk waste burning had been reported in Kapar since Saturday.
Norazam was quoted by Sinar Harian as saying that the operation room received a report on flood waste burning that happened at Taman Meranti Mewah around 5.50 pm on Sunday.
The first machinery from the Kapar Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) arrived at the location at 5.57 pm and found that the fire involved a pile of rubbish and damaged furniture at the location which is estimated to be 278 square meters.Selangor JBPM director Norazam Khamis on the open burning of flood waste
The fire was brought under control at 7 pm and the operation ended at 7.40 pm.
The incident did not involve any victims, said Norazam.
Flood waste had nowhere to go, and local councils could not react fast enough. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Designated Waste Disposal Sites
Meanwhile, the state government has opened 11 temporary evacuation stations (PPS) for bulk waste to expedite the cleaning process after the floods.
The Selangor state government is requesting the cooperation of all parties involved in the post-flood clean-up operation in Selangor to dispose of bulk garbage at the designated TS.
In a statement, Selangor executive councillor for local government and public transportation Ng Sze Han said all the TSs are equipped with bulldozers and excavators.

The state government has been informed that rubbish has been dumped in public areas such as roadside or areas that are not in the zone under the TSs. The situation complicates as well as delays the clean-up work at the affected locations.Selangor executive councillor for local government and public transportation Ng Sze Han on discriminate dumping of flood waste
Flood waste has been a common sight in Taman Sri Muda and other flooded areas. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
He explained that KDEB Waste Management or the local authority (PBT) has to clean the area and in turn will delay the waste cleaning operation after the flood.
Therefore, the state government hopes that all parties can work together to dispose of rubbish after the flood in the nearby TS.
Alternately, they can send rubbish directly to the Tanjung Dua Belas, Kuala Langat and Jeram landfills.
Flood waste is not only an eyesore but a hygiene concern. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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Police Postpones Meeting With Anwar Over Viral List Of 121 MPs

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The Royal Malaysian Police have decided to postpone their appointment with Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, which was meant to be tomorrow, to a later date.

Federal Criminal Investigation Department director Commissioner Datuk Huzir Mohamed said today that Anwar had been asked to give his statement regarding a list of 121 members of parliament (MPs) allegedly supporting his move to take over the government.
According to Bernama, the list of supporters had been shared widely on the internet and resulted in several Umno MPs lodging police reports to deny their alleged support of Anwar.
So far, six police reports have been received and police are investigating further on the claim which has been widely reported by the mass media.Datuk Huzir Mohamed via Bernama
Huzir confirmed the matter through a statement today. (Credit: Malay Mail)
Huzir confirmed that an investigation into the list has been opened under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
It seems that Anwar requested to meet with the police at 9am on the same day that he was granted an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Anwar had earlier been asked to give his statement to police at 11am today but his private secretary informed that he (Anwar) would only be available at 9am tomorrow but it is postponed to another date.Datuk Huzir Mohamed via Bernama
Last week, Anwar confirmed that he had secured a meeting with the King on Tuesday (13 October) to deliver his statement and show proof that he has the majority to form the next federal government.

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Road Users Reporting Fire At Old EPF Building On Jalan Gasing

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Just last week, there was a massive fire at the TNB substation in MidValley City which led to loss of power in the area and some parts of Desa Pantai.

Today, road users along the Federal Highway are sharing videos of a fire at the old Employees Provident Fund (EPF) building on Jalan Gasing, not far from the incident of last week’s fire.
It is believed that the EPF building is vacant. It was permanently closed in 2019 after a fire partially destroyed the building in 2018.
According to the Selangor Fire and Rescue Department, they received a call about the fire at 10.39am.
Firefighters were deployed from several stations including Penchala, Puchong, Pantai Dalam and Hang Tuah.
The fire happened on the fourth and fifth floor of the building and no victims were involved.
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In the most recent update concerning the building, the Edge Markets reported on 15 May that Pacific Senior Living Sdn Bhd has signed a 30-year lease with the EPF to turn the property into a state-of-the-art senior living facility.
Here are some of the videos shared by Facebook users on today’s alleged fire:

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University Students Grateful To Authorities For Getting Them Safely Back Home With Family

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University students that arrived in Penang on the early morning of 28 April were happy, relieved, and grateful to be allowed to return home after being stranded on campus upon the implementation of the movement control order (MCO).
They expressed gratitude to all the parties involved with getting them home, especially the government, the Ministry of Higher Education, the Royal Malaysia Police and the Fire and Rescue Department.
Speaking to Bernama, Mohd Alif Fitri Mohd Sultan, 21, who is a student at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) said that he was relieved and happy when the bus he was on arrived at the Timur Laut District Police Headquarters (IPD), and thankful to finally be reunited with his family.
Alhamdulillah, we have arrived safely, there are no words to describe how happy and relieved we are at being able to go home after more than a month in the university college.Mohd Alif Fitri Mohd Sultan via Bernama
The first batch of university students arrive at the Northern Seberang Perai Land and District Office, Bukit Mertajam on a bus April 28, 2020. (Credit: Malay Mail)
Meanwhile, Ibrahim Abdullah Md Harashid, 22, who studies at Universiti Islam Antarabangsa Malaysia shared that he had been waiting a long time to finally come home. It has been three months since he last saw his family and he is happy to be able to fast and spend Hari Raya Aidilfitri with them.
The bus ferrying students from Kuala Lumpur back to Penang was accompanied by the Bukit Aman Crime Prevention and Community Safety Department director Datuk Zainal Abidin Kasim, who announced that the journey was smooth and all the students are now safely with their families.
We (police) will speed up and improve as the process of bringing back the students will be until May 10. We expect there will more students on April 29.Datuk Zainal Abidin Kasim via Bernama

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This Place In Bangi Avenue Is Like A “Food Court” But With Restaurants Instead [Review]

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What’s the appeal of a food court? Having a wide variety of cuisines all under one roof, of course!

Well, this place in Bangi has just that but in a proper restaurant environment for comfortable dining!
Presenting… Union Square!
Union Square is an eatery located in Bangi Avenue, where they have various restaurants, a convention centre and a hotel in this compound.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
They have around 6 restaurants currently serving Western, Arabian, Japanese, Thai cuisine and also desserts. All the restaurants use halal sources and they are currently getting their Jakim certification.
With so many restaurants, you must be so divided on which cuisine to choose right? Why not try it all?
This place lets you order what kinda food you want at any of their restaurants except for the Thai cuisine. Thai cuisine has a whole different ensemble of seafood that you just have to try separately.
The Taste Test
For me, I kinda wanna try every bit of each so the server recommended me this curated set of different cuisines. I had the Whole Chicken Leg with Kabsa Rice, Vegetarian Arabic Style Bitza, Beef Asparagus, Salmon Spicy Maki, Classic Beef Bolognese and two Ice Blended named Blue Ocean and Strawberry Candy each.
I ate all this at the Arabian restaurant. I love how they have big dinner tables with spinning centers. It’s a great place to dine in with your big family or workmates.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
My IceCream
The interior of My IceCream is so cheerful and bubbly. It feels like you’re going on a cute date.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
As I have a sweet tooth, I love their ice blended! The Blue Ocean one tastes exactly like the rainbow ice cream we used to have while we were kids (we kinda have it now as adults too, no one’s judging).
Blue Ocean (left) and Strawberry Candy (right). (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
However, I found the Strawberry Candy drink too sweet for me because of the strawberry syrup. It’s like sipping parts of creamy strawberry ice cream with strawberry jam ribbon. Sweet tooth lovers will go crazy for this.
Teppanyaki
You can watch your dishes cooked right in front of you here! (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
From their Teppanyaki restaurant, they served this Beef Asparagus which was so tantalizing. I mean look at the presentation!
A++ for the presentation.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
As for the taste, the beef strips encoating the soft but crunchy asparagus were so succulent and tender! The carefully seasoned meat goes incredibly well with its crispy fried garlic and subtly sweet asparagus. I could eat these all day.
Arabian
Their Arabian restaurant looks very spread out. They also have like an enclosed space at the back for any private functions. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
For the Arabian cuisine, I got to taste the whole chicken leg with kabsa rice and the vegetarian arabic style bitza (yes it’s pronounced the way you think it’s pronounced).
I’m not really a vegetarian person myself but I was so surprised with how good the vegetarian pizza is! It has a generous amount of cheese with evenly seasoned and sliced red cabbage, capsicum, olives and cherry tomatoes. It’s like eating a crunchy pizza with stringy cheese!
Vegetarian arabic style bitza (left) and whole chicken leg with kabsa rice (right).(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
As for the kabsa, the roasted chicken was so tender and juicy. It is served along with pickled chilli, carrot, and broth. The rice was fragrant and seasoned as any Arabian rice would. You can even eat the rice by itself. This is truly recommended for those who come with a big appetite.
Hanasaka
I swear I thought I was in Japan for a while there. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Next, I had the Salmon Spicy Maki from the Hanasaka restaurant which sells a plethora of sushi and other Japanese food. The maki is stuffed with salmon as well as cucumbers and wrapped with seaweed and then rice before it’s coated with spicy peppery seasonings called Shichimi. It’s also served with a sweet and salty sauce.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
I would say that the sushi is nothing to shout about, but this one is a tad bit spicy, as the name suggests. But nevertheless, it’s a good dish to share with your friends and family.
 Tendance
The interior looks so exquisite I thought I was a bit underdressed for the occasion. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
At Tendence, they have a lot of meaty options such as the Lamb Rack, Lamb Shoulder, Lamb Shank and also classics like chicken chop, roasted chicken and also pasta.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
I got the Classic Beef Bolognese which I think would be recommended for those with a big appetite too. The sauce was not too thick or too runny, perfect for the classic dish. However, as sweet and tangy the bolognese was, it was a tad bit too herby to me. Those who enjoy a herbed pasta sauce would love this.
The Verdict
For me, I think I really enjoyed Teppanyaki and My IceCream the most. I would definitely come back for those two. The succulent beef served there is just magnificent. You should also go and dine inside their Teppanyaki restaurant and see your dishes cooked on a hot steel plate live in front of you. Who doesn’t love a good show, right?
As for the others, you can also try them out if you have specific cravings for Arabian, Sushi or Western dishes. The food is acceptable, though there’s not much to shout about. However, the ambience is quite enjoyable, and it’s a nice place for large groups so everyone can get a bit of something they want.
As for the prices, they can be kinda steep but those are only for the premium ingredients such as seafood and meat. You can also enjoy their classic dishes at affordable prices.
These three seafood places are all under the Thai cuisine. Told you Thai is a whole different story. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
For the payment, if you order different cuisines in a different restaurant (you can order through their barcode), you can still pay the final bill at your designated restaurant. They’ll combine your bill for easier payment.
Great Ambience On Weekends
Union square is actually quite big. It’s a great place to chill and hang out with your friends and family. They have picturesque spots for you to take amazing pictures such as their glowing lantern pathway and their water fountain.
They also have a live band and a clown every night on the weekend. Kids will love this place! Hey, it’s not every day that you can play with a clown, right?
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
There’s ample seating for you to relax and spend time with your loved ones here. I do recommend spending your weekend nights here if you don’t know where to have your dinner. The place has a very nice ambience.
All in all, I do recommend you coming here for a date or a nice hang out at their ice cream place or Teppanyaki place.
Do drop by and have your lunch or dinner here if you’re in the area.
Union Square Bangi Avenue
Address: LIQA, No.2-10, Pusat Perniagaan, Persiaran Bangi Avenue, Bangi Avenue, 43000 Kajang, Selangor
Operation Hours: 12 pm – 11 pm
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Here’s A List Of Places In Klang Valley With Confirmed Covid-19 Cases

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As Malaysia faces the 3rd wave of the Covid-19 pandemic, several locations in Klang Valley have confirmed reports of exposure with infected patients.

These places have been temporarily closed to facilitate contact tracing and disinfection.
Here’s a quick list of places with confirmed Covid-19 cases, beginning October;
1Utama Shopping Center, Petaling Jaya
According to a statement, an employee at Parkson Elite 1Utama was tested positive for coronavirus and was asymptomatic or not showing signs of Covid-19 .
The entire mall was ordered to close on October 11. Anyone who visited Parkson Elite 1Utama or the Mac City Service Centre between September 25 till October 7 are advised to contact the Petaling Jaya Health Department for more details.

Subang Airport Mosque
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All religious activities and congregational prayers at the Sultan Abdul Aziz Airport Mosque are suspended from October 8, 2020, onward due to Covid-19 concerns.
It was reported that a member of the Friday prayer congregation on October 2 was confirmed positive for the coronavirus. A total of 1,310 people were part of the congregation on that day and were advised to undergo screening.
Brands Outlet, Paradigm Mall. Petaling Jaya
A staff at Brands Outlet clothing store tested positive for Covid-19 on October 5, after which the store was temporarily closed for cleaning. It’s said that 15 of the store’s employees were quarantined and awaiting tests results.
The store was reopened on October 7.

Sime Darby Property HQ, Ara Damansara
The Sime Darby Property headquarters was said to close for disinfection after an employee who came to work on October 2 tested positive for coronavirus.
The patient is currently undergoing treatment at a public hospital and those exposed to him have been advised to quarantine themselves and seek treatment if they become symptomatic.

Pestech International Bhd, Oasis Damansara
(Knight Frank)
An employee from Pestech International Berhad located at the Meritus Tower in Oasis Corporate Park, Petaling Jaya reportedly tested positive on October 7.
It’s noted that the patient last visited the building on October 5.
Anyone who visited the building and show symptoms of Covid-19 is advised to seek immediate care.
Fitness First, Setia Alam Mall, Shah Alam
A gym member at Fitness First, Setia Alam Mall tested positive for coronavirus on October 7. The patient reportedly visited the gym at 8 pm, October 2.
The gym is said to be closed till October 9 for cleaning.

Tropicana Golf Club & Country Resort, Petaling Jaya
News reports say that five employees from the Tropicana Golf Club and Country Resort (TGCR) in Tropicana Petaling Jaya were confirmed positive for Covid-19.
However, in a statement dated October 7, TGCR Management said that only two of its staff were tested positive for coronavirus and that both individuals have not visited the club since September 17.
It said that both patients went on separate trips to Sabah and had been on home quarantine since returning on September 26. Everyone who was in close contact with the two patients has tested negative for Covid-19.
TGCR Management clarified that those infected were none of its golf caddies or anyone who worked for the F&B team.

For more information on Covid-19, the Health Ministry’s (MOH) Crisis Preparedness and Response Centre (CPRC) may be reached at; 0388810200/0388810600/0388810700.
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Malaysia Could Enter Phase 2 By Mid-July

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The coordinating minister for the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NIP), Khairy Jamaluddin, says Malaysia can expect more than 10% of its population or 3.2 million people, to be fully vaccinated from Covid-19 by mid-July. At the same time, he lashed out against countries that he claims are hoarding the vaccines.

Khairy admits that supply has always been the constraint in the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme. It is also the reason why the mega vaccination centres (PPVs) were established relatively late in the programme.
According to the government’s projections, about 10.7 million doses would have been administered by mid-July. Khairy added that the government is aiming for 8 million doses to be administered in June to reach that target.
That is considering that out of roughly every 100 doses administered, 30 are second doses.
Doses administered
As of 22 June, A total of 6,301,727 doses of Covid-19 vaccines have been administered. 4,574,685 or 14% of the population have had their first dose and 1,727,042 or 5.3% of the population have had their are second dose.
The numbers also show that Malaysia is already more than halfway towards reaching the predicted 10% vaccinated rate.
Total cumulative dose administered as of 22 JuneRegister for vaccination: https://t.co/8VAVxoazYq#LindungDiriLindungSemua pic.twitter.com/1fRGKIYwmO— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) June 23, 2021
With 10% of the population vaccinated, if the daily new cases of Covid-19 drops below 4,000 and the healthcare system is not in a critical stage, the country would enter phase two of the National Recovery Plan. In this phase, more economic activities will be added to the positive list.
Vaccine hoarding countries
Meanwhile, Khairy also pointed fingers at countries that are hoarding the vaccines as the reason for the global vaccine inequity. He said that European countries and other countries like the US, the UK, and Canada have an edge in getting the supply they need.
He did this in response to criticism of Malaysia’s vaccination rollout that compared the vaccination programme in Malaysia to Hungary.
EU Ambassador to Malaysia Michalis Rokas has since denied that the bloc was hoarding vaccines.
He said all requests from the Malaysian government regarding the distribution of vaccines have been approved without any problems by the EU Secretariat.
Rokas added that all vaccine exports, as per request by Malaysia, were approved within two to three days and also been given due exception because of the pandemic emergency.

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What’s A Restaurant With No Shopfront? Cloud Kitchens Make It A Reality

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“Cloud kitchens” have seen a huge surge in popularity since the pandemic, but what is it exactly?

The concept itself is not new. In fact, the idea first started in New York, where rental of commercial lots in high-traffic areas is notoriously expensive. Later on, the idea took hold elsewhere, with India being one of the countries with a thriving cloud kitchen industry.
Cloud kitchens are basically a kichen space without the rest of the restaurant attached. Usually, cloud kitchens only prepare food for delivery and do not offer dine-in services, which allows them to deeply cut down on operating costs.
Local cloud kitchen Foodle prepares an order for food delivery riders for pick-up.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
After all, a good chunk of operating expenses come from the customer-centric part of running a restaurant: the facade, decor, wait staff, location, and marketing. The true kitchen size in a restaurant is usually only a small portion of the whole shoplot!
Rising trend of food delivery
During the lockdowns during the pandemic, Malaysia’s F&B industry pivoted rapidly to going online. As a result, a majority of the population now are comfortable with, or have even come to rely on, food delivery and takeaway options.
A restaurant that relies solely on delivery or takeaway to make sales is no longer unheard of.
And where there is demand, there is supply.
A takeaway meal at cloud kitchen Foodle.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The “online restaurant” experience
“Online restaurant vendors” are quite different from a traditional sit-down eatery.
People make decisions to visit a place to eat for various reasons: word-of-mouth, or the enticing storefront, or the trendy interiors.
Yet when people order food from online vendors, there’s a much different mindset. Instead of storefront, they are looking for a variety of food options or a specific cuisine. Instead of trendy interiors, they are looking at a small picture of the food on an app.
Ironically, for online restaurants, the main focus of their selling point reverts back to their food, produced from the kitchen.
The outdoor area of Foodle Kota Damansara is spacious and bright, allowing for food delivery riders to wait for their orders or even for hungry diners who want a place to eat.
So what else do you need but just the kitchen, if all you want to do is sell delicious food?
A chance for budding restauranteurs
The sharp increase in cloud kitchens is likely also due to the shifting economy. Young people have turned to F&B microbusinesses during the pandemic, either as a new opportunity or just for some additional side-income.
While a traditional restaurant requires serious commitment and capital, cloud kitchens offer flexibility in a rented space: you could set up a whole kitchen and start selling your goods within 3 weeks for less capital.
You can think of them as a coworking space for small eateries, really. For example, local cloud kitchen Foodle’s are utilitarian but well-prepared with all the neccessities required to start making food.
Foodle offers a customisable kitchen for all your cooking needs.(Credit: Foodle)
Cloud kitchens are only proof that this is merely the evolution of Malaysia’s F&B industry: a new space dedicated for online deliveries as Malaysians face an increasingly mobile and fast-paced lifestyle.

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Ovaltine Is Now Available In Crunchy Ice-Cream Form And We Can’t Wait To Try It!

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I can’t be the only person obsessed with Ovaltine. Even though it’s less ubiquitous than Milo, some people actually prefer Ovaltine more! (Me, I’m some people.)
Can you imagine my excitement to learn that Ovaltine will now also be available as an ice cream? And a chocolate covered one, at that? (Considering that my favourite ice cream is the chocolate coated Top Ten, this is like Christmas coming early for me.)
It looks absolutely delicious!!(Credit: Wall’s)
Crunchy, crackly goodness
The new ice cream is called Ovaltine Crunchy Pop, and is a collaboration between Wall’s and Ovaltine.
It’s named Ovaltine Crunchy Pop because of the layer of chocolate malt coating topped with Crunchy Pop flakes. The inside is made with creamy Ovaltine white malt ice cream and chocolate malt swirl.
Hard chocolate malt shell with Crunchy Pop flakes, check; white malt ice cream with chocolate malt swirls, also check.(Credit: Wall’s)
Due to all the added bits and hard chocolate malt coating, the ice cream is meant to crunch its way into your heart with its #CrunchyKawKaw factor.
Wall’s Ovaltine Crunchy Pop ice cream is now available at retail outlets nationwise, priced at just RM3.50 each. Or, if you would prefer to have it delivered to your doorsteps, find them on e-commerce sites like Lazada and Shopee or even on food delivery platforms like Grab, FoodPanda, and Pandamart.

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Chonky Doggo Fed Nasi Lemak Everyday By Kind Mak Cik In Cyberjaya

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If you worry over stray animals not having enough to eat while moseying around on the streets, you’re not alone.

Cik Putri, who runs a nasi lemak stall in Cyberjaya, feels the same. So when a hungry stray dog came up to her stall begging for food, of course she would provide some for the dog.
Now, the yellow stray dog is already a loyal “customer” at Mak Cik’s nasi lemak stall in front of the Q Cells factory, heading over there every day for a free meal of nasi lemak.
The dog is also fondly named Ms Chonky by the people at the volunteer-run pet adoption service My Forever Doggo, who shared the story of Putri and the thicc girl.
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According to Putri, the stray dogs around the area are all well-behaved, spayed and neutered, and are often fed by the locals.
Instead, they spend their time chilling near humans hoping for some extra portions of food.
Plenty of netizens find Ms Chonky absolutely adorable, but cautioned that getting too fat would be bad for her health.
Regardless, it’s better to have too much to eat than too little!

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Govt Wrapped Mineral Water With Napkins After Evian Fiasco, Netizens Try To Guess The Brand

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The ministers at the National Action Council on Cost of Living (NACCOL) were criticised for being tone-deaf and hypocrites after a video announcing special chicken prices was released on 31 January.

In the video, it was announced that the price of standard chickens will be dropped by 20 sen, from RM9.10 to RM8.90.
As soon as the video was posted, angry netizens zeroed in on the expensive bottles of water, Evian, served in the meeting room while the ministers decide the measly price cut.
READ MORE: “20 Sen Je?” Malaysians Unhappy With PMO’s Fancy New Chicken Price Video
Not long after the Evian water fiasco, Bernama posted on Twitter some new photos from a TVET-coordinating (technical and vocational education and training) body meeting involving the prime minister and several ministers.
This time, netizens were amused to see the ministers covering up the mineral water bottles with napkins.
Majlis TVET negara peraku penubuhan badan koordinasi TVET kerajaan-industri – PM @IsmailSabri60 https://t.co/L7K093E3Ed pic.twitter.com/ZjjWfUdkcL— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) February 3, 2022
Judging by the green caps, they’re not served Evian water but have decided to cover up the bottles anyway.
Netizens tried to guess which mineral water the ministers were served. Answers ranged from Spritzer to the French-produced Volvic water.
Judging by the width of the cap from the side, a netizen was confident that it was F&N’s Ice Mountain.
The conclusion was further cemented after comparisons with Volvic which has a dark green cap and Spritzer which has a thicker cap.
Untuk mengesahkan lagi pengesahan ini saya sertakan gambar F&N Ice Mountain untuk tujuan pengesahan visual. pic.twitter.com/yw6O3F8d8M— Dr. Syamirul (@syamirmd) February 3, 2022
A few netizens said it’s too late to cover up and doing so only showed that they really have something to hide. Also, who gets the leftover Evian?
Ridiculous. Why would anyone want to wrap a bottle, unless you are hiding something?????— Abraham George (@Abraham60373150) February 3, 2022
Aside from guessing the brand of mineral water being served, some netizens pointed out that the act of covering the mineral water bottles showed that the government knows what the rakyat is saying.
Despite knowing, they chose not to do anything to help the rakyat.

https://twitter.com/nnnniiissshhhh/status/1489212979006431235?s=20&t=qwG346DK_EVUdq6ylvlQJw

Another person said it’s amusing to see Malaysians scrutinizing the items on the meeting table instead of the content of the meeting.
In response, another netizen said it was because the meeting wasn’t going to be productive anyway.

Because the meeting is shit. Doesn’t produce anything.— #kerajaangagal #missubaby فتبويچنرون (@fatboycanrun) February 3, 2022

If anything, it could be another sign that the rakyat is increasingly tired of the political shenanigans in the country and is using humour to cope with the situation.
‘Rich’ people lost the point
A few people argued that the rakyat got mad at the ministers for no reason because it was just drinking water.
Nedim Nazri, the son of Padang Rengas MP Datuk Seri Mohamed Nazri Abdul Aziz, criticised netizens who took issue with the brand of mineral water.
He also questioned whether these netizens are the future leaders Malaysians want.
Teruk sangat orang bebal sekarang ni , pasal air mineral pun depa cari point 😂.These type of young generation nak jadi future leader ? Mampuih .— NNA 🇲🇾 (@NedimNazriAziz) February 3, 2022
Meanwhile, local actress Tiz Zaqyah wondered whether drinking Evian water is wrong and said people should focus on more important issues.
She also compared the issue to people who buy Starbucks drinks instead of drinking cheaper options like Nescafe or Milo.
Now we are not allowed to drink Evian without getting screwed? I thought the focus was about bigger issues. And this popped up in my timeline 🤣 oh dear… yang belanja Starbucks hari.. kenapa tak Nescafe 3 in 1 je … kenapa hot chocolate… kenapa tak Milo je.. ayo— 🐲TIZZY🌺🇲🇾 (@TI25AQYAH) February 3, 2022
A netizen explained that it’s called ‘political optics’ and what the ministers did was tone-deaf.
He also pointed out that the price of one Evian mineral water is just about the price of 1kg of chicken.
It’s called ‘political optics’.Kau tunjuk kau tengah meeting untuk turunkan harga barang,tapi air mineral kau tu sama harga dengan 1kg benda yang kau meeting untuk turunkan harga. Tak faham lagi?Sama macam ayah kau masuk kampung time nak dekat PRU even korang penyamun.— Hilme Raffi (@AmDavidSparkle) February 3, 2022
Another netizen added that people who splurge on expensive drinks like Starbucks are using their own money while the ministers spend the taxpayers’ money.
Tiz, rakyat beli Starbucks guna duit sendiri. Diorang guna duit cukai untuk meeting yang end up kurangkan 20sen jr harga ayam. Sebab tu orang marah. Selebriti jangan buta isu please, this is embarrassing— Anak Muda Bersekuter Berlagak Romeo (@fais_mohder) February 3, 2022

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No Tolls On 20 And 21 January For Chinese New Year, Says PM

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced toll exemptions on Friday and Saturday (20 and 21 January) in conjunction with Chinese New Year, which falls on Sunday (22 January).

Transport Minister Anthony Loke held discussions with toll concession companies and they have agreed to lift the toll charges on those two days, Anwar said at a press conference after the Cabinet meeting today.

Anwar advised all Malaysians to be careful on the road and to abide by road safety rules while travelling during the festive week, in reference to the number of road casualties lately.
To further ensure road safety during the CNY week, Loke previously said that 2,000 Road Transport Department (JPJ) officers will be deployed to conduct strict enforcement in order to reduce road crashes and deaths.
During this operation, JPJ officers could even ride express buses while disguised as passengers.
Vehicles transporting goods are banned from going on roads two days before Chinese New Year (20 and 21 January) and two days after (24 and 25 January) to reduce traffic congestion.
He also announced that seven traffic offences will be non-compoundable throughout the festive season. Those caught flouting road safety rules will be referred to the courts instead of being offered a fine.
The seven major traffic offences are:
Cutting queueOvertaking on double linesDisobeying the red light signalDriving over the speed limitUsing mobile phones while drivingNot wearing a seat belt or helmetDriving on the emergency lane

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“30 VIP Quota” Says Grand Imam At Masjid Putra But People Aren’t Having It

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Recently, the Grand Imam of Masjid Putra, Putrajaya, Ikmal Zaidi Hashim explained that there is a 10% quota for VIPs at Masjid Putra via a Facebook livestream that has now been deleted.

He also mentioned the current total capacity for Friday prayers is 300 people, admitting that its not a large number.
The statement was made in response to a video which went viral, showing regular people unable to enter the mosque as the quota was already filled but VIPs walking past them and being let in anyway.

What the imam has to say
Ikmal said the people have to understand that Masjid Putra is a Government mosque, situated right next to the Prime Minister’s Office.
“So we have to give some quota, not a lot, just 10% for VIPs. Don’t be mad at me, that is what is set,” he explained.
We want to give a chance to VIPs – ranked director and above. They are busy, and sometimes their meetings finish late on Fridays. So we give them the opportunity with the 30-person quota, while the public have a quota of 270 people.Masjid Putra Grand Imam Ikmal Zaidi Hashim
The Imam’s Facebook live stream however, did not receive much positive feedback from netizens, especially as the public are limited to a first come first served policy, while VIPs are not.

“First come first served basis. I said it in English, if you still don’t understand I don’t know what to say,” said Ikmal.
The Imam claims that the people who recorded and spread the video have sinned, and while he prays they receive guidance from Allah (swt), they still need to apologise to him (Ikmal) first.
However, Deputy Minister of Religious Affairs Datuk Ahmad Marzuk Shaary caught wind of the incident and, according to MalaysiaKini, is asking the mosque to treat all mosque attendees equally.
What netizens think of it
Twitter user Ad-Dien said that VIPs should arrive early, since they know Friday prayers is on Friday, and being busy shouldn’t be an excuse. Quoting the Fiqh methodology, he says “each person who comes first in a matter of necessity has rights to it.”

Kalau dah tahu hari Jumaat nak solat Jumaat, VIP pun kenalah datang awal. Tak boleh busy jadi alasan ketidakadilan. Kaedah Fiqh sebut:كل من سبق إلى مباحٍ فهو أحق بهSetiap orang yang mendahului dalam perkara yang harus maka dia berhak keatasnya. https://t.co/X1B3JGSytm— Ad-Dien (@AdDien90) September 12, 2021

Mosques don’t belong to Kings or noblemen, or anyone for that matter. Mosques are for everyone including non-Muslims if they need shelter. VIPs should show a good example to the people by arriving earlier than everyone else instead of making excuses like this.Ad-Dien via Twitter
Other Twitter users also aired their opinions, with the first come first served policy as a point.
Bila dah ada peruntukan kuota 10% dari jumlah jemaah dibernarkan. Maka tak boleh pakai dah ayat first come first serve basis.VIP tu pun datang lewat, apa keperluan nak kena tunggu dia. Elok lah ubah balik syarat² nak jaga kepentingan VIP ni.— Thakib Muhaimin 🇲🇾 (@thakibmuhaimin) September 12, 2021
Thakib says if there is a 10% quota allocated, then the term first come first served can’t be used. “The VIPs arrive late, why should we wait for them. It would be good to amend these terms that mind VIPs,” he tweeted.
Another user used sarcasm as their two cents.
Malas lah nk ckp, rakyat yg salah sebenarnya sebab korg xde pangkat. Spe suruh xde pangkat, lain kali nk dpt tmpt bagitau lah baru habis meeting. Hmmmmm.— Gajah 🐘 🏴 (@fuadd_mf) September 13, 2021
“I can’t be bothered, its the rakyat’s fault for not having titles. Who asked you to not have a title, next time if you want a spot, say you just finished a meeting,” the user said.
While another user compared the VIPs to Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar Datuk Sri Haji Aminuddin Harun.
Credit: @epulsajos via Twitter
In the tweet, the Negeri Sembilan MB is shown to be praying on mosque grounds, not inside, as he arrived late.

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Explosion At Sabah-Sarawak Gas Pipeline In Lawas

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The Sabah-Sarawak Gas pipeline in Lawas exploded around 2.30pm today.

According to Borneo Post, the Sarawak Fire and Rescue Department operation centre was told that there was one fatality and one injured from the incident.
Firefighters are immediately dispatched to the scene and Petronas is still gathering information on the incident.
A statement would be issued as soon as possible.

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Malaysia Has A New Commercial Airline But It Doesn’t Have Toilets

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There’s a new commercial airline in Malaysia and it’s named SKS Airways Sdn Bhd.

The airline was awarded the full Air Service License (ASL) by the Malaysian Aviation Commission effective 1 January 2022.
According to New Straits Times, an ASL is required to transport passengers, mail or cargo on a fixed schedule by air between two places as long as it falls within Malaysia’s borders.
An ASL is only issued to an applicant that holds a valid Air Operator’s Certificate (AOC) by the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia, which SKS Airways received on 1 October 2021.
Director Datuk Rohman Ahmad said the obtainment of ASL means SKS Airways is now officially in business and is ready to launch flight operations.
SKS Airways is a subsidiary of SKS Group, a multi-disciplined organisation founded in 1983 with core businesses across property development, investment holding, hospitality and credit finance in Malaysia and Australia.
Where does SKS Airways fly to?
A quick browse on SKS Airways’ official website shows that there are currently flights to Pangkor, Tioman, Redang and Senai from Subang Airport.
Passengers will fly on DHC6-300 Twin-Otter aircraft with comfortable 19 seaters.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by SKS Airways (@sksairways)
Since it’s a light aircraft meant for short-haul flights, there’s no lavatory onboard so remember to use the facilities at the airport before boarding your flight.
It’s definitely going to be a flight to remember when you go on holiday!

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Malaysian Biscuit Brands Say Their Products Are Safe, In Response To Hong Kong Report

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Previously, the Hong Kong Consumer Council reported that tested biscuit brands including Malaysian favourites such as Jacob’s, Hup Seng, Ritz, Oreos, and more had cancer-causing contaminants.

According to the report, the biscuits contained the genotoxic carcinogens glycidol or acrylamide or both, which are contaminants produced during processing. These cancer-causing contaminants often emerge when processing certain ingredients, such as palm oil, at high temperatures.
READ MORE: Some Of Malaysia’s Favourite Biscuit Brands Can Cause Cancer, Warns Hong Kong Consumer Council
Now, both Hup Seng and Jacob’s have released an announcement stating that their biscuits are completely safe for consumption.
Being a socially responsible food manufacturer since 1958, product quality and safety have always been our first and foremost priority.We wish to ensure that our special cream crackers manufactured and marketed in Malaysia are fit for human consumption and are in compliance with the local regulations, quality standards, and food safety standards. We will extend our fullest cooperation to the authorities in their investigation, if required.We sincerely thank all our loyal customers and employees for your ongoing support.Hup Seng in a responding statement to TRP
Mondelēz International (Malaysia), parent company of Jacob’s, has also given their statement regarding the alleged claims.
We know how important it is for consumers to trust the quality and safety of the products that they choose, and this is at the heart of how we make our products. At Mondelēz International, we have a strict food quality assurance and management system for the products we make, and our products are safe to consume. All our products made and sold in Malaysia comply with the local regulations and food safety standards.In our efforts to ensure we continuously provide the right products, the right way, we use best industry practices that are in line with regulations to empower our consumers to snack right.Mondelēz International (Malaysia) in a responding statement to TRP
Health Ministry To Investigate
Bloomberg reports that the Health Ministry will be investigating this matter.
The Food Safety and Quality Division under MOH notes that Hup Seng factories hold HACCP (Hazard Analysis and Critical Control Points) and Health Ministry certificates.
Hup Seng’s shares fell 2.7% to 91 sen on Friday, the most in two months.

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Trolley “Helper” Stalks KL Woman To Her Car, Mall Management Gaslights And Laughs At Her Instead

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A Malaysian woman, Racheal, recently shared a sexual harassment encounter in a mall which visibly shook her.

She explained on her Instagram Live video that she was with her husband and her 6-year-old daughter in the neighbourhood mall to get groceries.
It was like any other ordinary day until they were walking to their car in the parking lot. While making their way to their car, she realized a trolley guy following her family close behind.
She felt that it was a little creepy but brushed away her thoughts because she thought nothing bad is going to happen since she’s with her family.
Instead, she picked up her walking pace to get to the car and thought that he was following them to collect the shopping trolley from the family.

The man did not leave even when they got to the car and passed him their trolley. She quickly tried to put the shopping items away as fast as she could.
At around the same time, her daughter wanted to use the toilet so she told her husband to take their daughter.
She quickly sat in the car and pretended to play on her phone while the man continued standing outside her car. He tried to make eye contact while smiling and peering into the car.
The man suddenly asked her to wind down the window. Racheal thought he wanted a tip so she wound down the window. He told her she was very pretty, sexy and also asked where does she live and where does she go to the gym.
Feeling uncomfortable, she wound up the window and locked the doors. She also texted her husband to come back to the car quick.
Reporting the incident didn’t go well
When her family came back and she felt relatively safer, it just clicked in her head that the man might not actually work in the mall. Although she was still shaking, she decided to call the mall management to make a report.
After explaining what happened to her, the woman on the other end of the line laughed at Racheal.
He praised and complimented you and you feel threatened ah?The woman on the phone said after Racheal explained what happened.
Racheal said the woman sounded condescending throughout the whole call. Due to this, Racheal thought she was overreacting about the scary situation and thought she was going crazy.
After this whole incident, she understood why people don’t report about this because most people still don’t understand why it’s wrong and victims get made fun of instead of being heard.
Despite this, she doesn’t want the woman on the phone to be targeted for her poor behaviour. Instead, Racheal wants the woman to learn from this incident and make space for others.
She also reminded everyone that it’s a human right to feel safe in our bodies at all times no matter what.
Netizens voiced their support for her and sent kind messages. They reminded her that she wasn’t overreacting and thanked her for speaking up.

Another person shared her similar experience in another mall.
A man lingered too close and both she and her husband also thought the trolley guy wanted a tip. When the man refused it, the family quickly got into their car too.

Another netizen pointed out how asking about her whereabouts such as where does she live and where she goes to the gym was a massive boundary breach.

Hopefully, the mall’s management will take proper action so this issue doesn’t happen to another person again.

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Cup Noodles For The Soul

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A majority of those able and working have truly felt the impact of the pandemic. But what of those who are unable, or retired? Care homes, especially those for the elderly, were also hit hard as they rely heavily on public donations which have dwindled since the pandemic began.

Maggi held a campaign in conjunction with CNY this year. The Sajian Dikongsi, Kebahagiaan Dirai campaign aimed to raise funds to bring the joy of festivities and support for welfare needs of senior citizens in care homes throughout the country.

RM118,000 in donations for the elderly
Maggi’s Corporate Social Responsibility initiative received an amazing 1.18 million entries through its CNY campaign contest. Donating RM0.10 per contest entry, Maggi raised a whopping RM118,000.
The campaign ran from January to February, with more than 11 elderly care homes across the nation in its sights. The homes will receive upgrades to their living facilities in addition to contributions such as food supplies and household items.

Staying true to our brand promise, ‘You and Maggi Cook the Difference’, we believe that through the goodness of homemade food, there is an opportunity to make a positive difference, for families and the community.Geetha Balakrishna, Business Executive Officer of Maggi, Nestlé (Malaysia) Berhad
Maggi Business Executive Officer Geetha Balakrishna also mentioned that Maggi is glad and humbled to see so many Malaysians coming together through their campaign to support the elderly, especially during these difficult times.

Among the recipients of Maggi’s aid is Persatuan Rumah Caring Kajang which currently cares for 26 senior citizens, including the disabled and those with mental illnesses. Other homes which benefited from the campaign included those for single parents and orphans.
The average cost of care for a senior citizen has gradually increased over the years and the pandemic has made it difficult for us to secure sustainable income for their needs.Ms. Wendy Yap, founder of Persatuan Rumah Caring Kajang.

Maggi also delivered two washing machines, along with other Maggi products to support the needs of 60 senior citizens at Tong Sim Senior Citizen Care Centre, most of whom were left abandoned in hospitals by their own children without next of kin or emergency contacts. Many of the old folks living in this home are immobile and require nursing care.

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6 Sports That You Didn’t Know Are In The 2019 SEA Games

The biennial Southeast Asia (SEA) Games have commenced as nations in the region gather in the Philippines to compete and make their countries proud.
And it beginsPicture Credit: Wikipedia
For the 30th edition of the SEA Games, a whopping 56 sports are contested.
Previously, the 2011 SEA Games in Indonesia which at 44 sports in total held the record.
Each host country is able to pick what sports they want to organise and the number of medals that are in a particular category.
This has resulted in some criticism that the event is a chance for the host countries to boost their odds at winning gold medals.
We looked at some of the events being held this year and found that a few sports are a bit… new to us.
Here are 6 sports that we’ve found interesting:
1. Dancesport
First off, we want to congratulate Lego Sam Lee Jek who walked away with a gold medal – which is also Malaysia’s second at the games.

Although it might be a surprise for some as to how dancing could be classified as a sport, it actually made its debut in 23rd SEA Games in 2005, which was also the last time the Philippines were hosting.
Breakdancing is not the only category as there are Quickstep,  Slow Foxtrot, Tango, Viennese Waltz, Waltz, Five Dance, Rumba, Samba, Cha Cha Cha, Paso Doble, and Jive as well.
2. Kurash
Kurash is a folk wrestling style that originated from Central Asia.
It’s a peculiar type of sport where wrestlers use towels to hold their opponents and throw them off their feet.
The sport first made its debut in the 2018 Asian Games in Indonesia.
While not many Malaysians are aware of the sport, one of our athletes, Fakhrul Adam Cruz won silver in the 90kg category at the 2019 SEA Games.
All smiles from the athlete.(Picture Credit: Berita Harian)
3. Underwater hockey
Imagine hockey, but underwater, complete with snorkels, flippers and a two-kilogram hockey puck.
It was invented by the British Navy to keep their divers in shape and improve their efficiency underwater.
Just like its land-based counterparts, players are required to hit the puck into the opponentâ€™s goal in order to score.
Picture Credit: Wikipedia
This would be the sport’s debut in 2019 SEA Games and four gold medals are up for grabs, the men’s and womenâ€™s six-on-six and four-on-four events.
Our country has a team in this competition, despite the sport being introduced here only 8 years ago.
4. Obstacle racing
Making its debut in this year’s SEA Games is a race where athletes will be relying on their technique, strength, and speed to overcome an endurance course.
Kriss Kross will make ya’…(Picture Credit: Koran Jakarta)
There would only be 4 nations competing in the event, and Malaysia isn’t one of them.
However, although the sport is making its debut in the SEA Games, there was an obstacle swimming event held in the 1900 Summer Olympics in Paris.
At that time, twelve swimmers from five nations competed.
5. Arnis
Also known as Eskrima or Kali, the sport originated from the Philippines and emphasizes on weapon-based fighting.
As you would expect, the Filipinos excel at this sport, snatching 4 gold medals in the men’s bantamweight, welterweight, lightweight, featherweight divisions on the first day of the 2019 SEA Games.
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6. Esports
Parents should be less strict on their children playing video games as they might become a future SEA Games medalist.
This year, E-athletes will go for gold in games such as Dota 2, Starcraft 2, Mobile Legends: Bang Bang, Arena of Valor, Tekken 7, and Hearthstone.
Picture Credit: The Star
Esports has become immensely popular, so much so that the Philippines think the SEA Games would reach a record number of global viewers by including competitive video gaming in the biennial meeting for the first time.
These are a few sports in the SEA Games which we find interesting but nevertheless, we are still proud of our nation’s athletes who are competing in some of them for the title of the best in the region.

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14,306 Quota For Haj Pilgrims Given By Arab Saudi For This Year, Says Religious Affairs Minister

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Malaysia has been allocated a 14,306 haj quota for this year by the government of Arab Saudi, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Idris Ahmad.

According to Idris, the Saudi Arabian government has limited the number of pilgrims allowed for the haj season this year to a million local and international pilgrims, a 60% down compared to the total pilgrims allowed to perform haj in 2019 which stands at 2.5 million people.
The Saudi government also allocated 85% of the total pilgrimage this year for international pilgrims, which is a 10% increment from 2019, he added.
“Therefore, I am pleased to announce that the Malaysian haj quota received from the government of Saudi Arabia is 14,306 people or 45% of what we normally received every year.
“The same percentage also (45 %) applies to all other countries,” Idris said in a special announcement to announce the Malaysian haj quota this year which was aired live on Facebook.
The usual haj quota for Malaysia prior to the pandemic was 31,600 people.
“This is good news for Muslims in Malaysia who have been waiting for 2 years due to the Covid-19 pandemic (to perform haj),” said Idris.
On 9 April, the Saudi Ministry of Haj and Umrah announced that a million pilgrims aged under 65, both domestic and foreign, will be allowed to perform the haj this year.
The pilgrims however must have had Covid-19 vaccinations approved by the Saudi Health Ministry and will need to present a negative PCR test taken within 72 hours of the time of departure.

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Disney Denies Melaka’s New Disneyland: “It’s Fake News”

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When news first broke yesterday that Melaka was going to build ASEAN’s first ‘Disneyland’, fans were hyped. But of course, there were some things that were not adding up…

READ MORE: Melaka Wants To Build ASEAN’s First Disneyland, Claims EXCO Member
Disney officials have confirmed today that there are no such plans to build a Disneyland in Melaka.
Heather Chen, a reporter for Southeast Asia CNN, verified the news with a Disney official, who dismissed such reports.
In a tweet, Chen quoted the Disney official she spoke to as saying: ‘Not true. It’s fake news and purely speculative.’
To clarify: My tweet has now been deleted on orders of Disney. But the original clarification I made from reaching out and reporting still stands — There are no official plans for a Disney themed park in Malacca, earlier reports were purely speculative and misinformed.— Heather Chen (@heatherchen_) November 17, 2022
Although it appeared the Melaka EXCO who made the announcement, Datuk Muhammad Jailani Khamis, wanted a theme park of some sort to be built, it certainly would not be an official Disneyland.

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“Alert & Severe” Wet Weather Warning Issued For Most Parts Of Peninsular Malaysia

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The Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia) issued a significant weather prediction for states in peninsular Malaysia where heavy and continuous rainfall is expected to drench parts of the country between 23 February and 3 March.

A yellow or “alert” category warning was issued for areas in the Klang Valley, Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, Melaka and Johor.
Meanwhile, an orange “severe” warning was issued for areas in Pahang, Terengganu and Johor.
(Credit: MetMalaysia via Twitter)
MetMalaysia also issued a warning for windy and turbulent seas for vessels travelling in the South China Sea.
(Credit: MetMalaysia via Twitter)
Ready your umbrellas
According to MetMalaysia’s long term weather forecasts, states in peninsular Malaysia are expected to receive as much as 250mm of rain, while states in East Malaysia are expected to be drenched with at least 150mm to 700mm for the month of February.
In March, as much as 350mm of rain is predicted to fall across the peninsular, while states in East Malaysia are expected to receive between 50mm to 450mm of rain.

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Launch rockets with Malaysiaâ€™s first astronaut this weekend at Putrajaya

In most peopleâ€™s minds, Malaysiaâ€™s association with space is defined by Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor and it stops right there.

Picture Credit: Astro X

Thereâ€™s nothing more to Malaysiaâ€™s astronomy, right?

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Did you know that Astronautical Association of Malaysia exists?
Also known as Astro X, itâ€™s a merry band of former candidates of Malaysiaâ€™s first Angkasawan programme whoâ€™ve dedicated their time and energy to promote the knowledge of science to schoolchildren across the country. And yes, Dr Sheikh Muszaphar is also a part of this crew as a patron.

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One of their biggest events of this year is the inaugural Venus Run 2019, nothing to do with the Roman goddess or the tennis player, but the often forgotten second planet from the Sun.

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 â€˜ Education Matters, Run for Scienceâ€™ Venus Run held to promote science and rocketry to schoolchildren by engaging the community and runners to take part in a 5km Fun Run event Come and join me Everyone for a good cause . Type PromoCode drsheikh to get a RM15 off . Looking forward to it Salam Everyone … Love As Always …
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But what does the planet Venus have to do with an Earthly Run?
For one thing, Venus is ridiculously hot and Captain Faiz Kamaludin, President of Astro X, wants to draw attention to very real possibility of a burning hot Earth due to ongoing climate crisis.

Picture Credit: Choy May Choo

â€œThe run will begin at 8am, once the sun has risen, so that people can get an idea what itâ€™s like to run on Venus, and to feel the effect of climate change.â€
Captain Faiz Kamaludin, President of Astro X
Itâ€™s also because Captain Faiz and Dr Sheikh Muszaphar think that we need to turn the spotlight to other planets in the solar system.

â€œEveryone is talking about Mars right now. Thereâ€™s so many other planets to learn about. In fact, I learned so much from Captain Faiz about Venus!â€
Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor
Like how Venus is like a sister planet to Earth, with similar size and mass- but barren and HOT. Yeah, looking at Venus is like looking at a roasted Earth.

Venus(Picture Credit: NASA)

Itâ€™s fun facts like this and more that Astro X wants the world to know, especially schoolkids. Hence the Venus Run.

Picture Credit: Venus Run/Facebook

Themed around â€˜Education Matters, Run for Scienceâ€™, the Venus Run is a 5km Fun Run open for everyone from kids to adults that will be held at Putrajaya Wetlands Park on the 7th of July (Sunday).
Weâ€™re pretty sure you can tell itâ€™s no ordinary run because this one includes ROCKETS.
The race literally blasts off with a rocket launch by an actual astronaut, Malaysiaâ€™s very own Dr Sheikh Muszaphar.

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But it doesnâ€™t stop there, guys, thereâ€™s an actual Science
Fair taking place with rocketry workshops!
Yep, you read that right.
You get to MAKE AND LAUNCH YOUR VERY OWN ROCKETS.

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 â€œWe will be having at least four types of rockets at the event, and weâ€™ll be teaching kids how to make solid fuel rockets.â€
Captain Faiz Kamaludin, President of Astro X
Solid fuel rockets are the type of rocket engines used in used in missiles and well, space rockets. Itâ€™s made by mixing fuel and oxidizer together into a solid propellant which is then packed into a solid cylinder.
Donâ€™t worry about safety though, as the rocketry workshops are conducted by trained professionals.

 Picture Credit: Astro X

Kids who participate in the rocket-making session will also get a certificate signed by both Dr Sheikh Muszaphar and Captain Faiz.
Sorry adults, the rocket-making is not for you, but you can watch multiple rockets shooting into the sunny Malaysian sky. Or join the Fun Run and win yourself a nice, shiny medal.

Picture Credit: runtothefinish.com

Entry fee is only RM60 and most of it goes into raising money for Astro X to continue spreading knowledge and the curiosity for science in schoolchildren.

â€œSpace is the future and kids are the future. Thatâ€™s why you see so many countries clambering to explore new frontiers in space. We want Malaysians to be there as well.And itâ€™s not just about space, we want kids to be inspired to venture into STEM fields. To be doctors, scientists and engineers.â€
Datuk Dr Sheikh Muszaphar Shukor

 Picture Credit: Choy May Choo

In case you didnâ€™t know, Astro X actually goes around Malaysia conducting workshops and space talks at schools for curious young students. Theyâ€™ve also developed a free app called â€˜GoCikguâ€™ filled with teaching modules on space and rockets for teachers to use in classrooms.

 Picture Credit: Astro X

The Venus Run 2019 welcomes all curious minds and walk-ins are welcome. Besides the run and rockets, there will also be numerous science experiments with smoke cannons, hot air balloons and gyroscopes.
Find out more at angkasawan.org.my.

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RMAF Flies 2 Babies From Sarawak To KL To Seek Medical Attention

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2 Sarawakian babies were airlifted out of Kuching, Sarawak to receive medical attention at the National Heart Institute (IJN) in Kuala Lumpur.
The mercy mission flight was mounted by the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) along with doctors and medical equipment from the Sarawak General Hospital (HUS), where they were both treated previously.
11-day-old Nick Ahmad Shah suffers from a condition known as a “Partially Obstructed Total Anomalous Pulmonary Vein Drainage”, while 2-month-old Muhamad Akid Aqil has the condition called “Congenital Heart Disease of Transposition of Great Arteries”.
The infants were flown together with their mothers from Kuching’s RMAF base on an Airbus A400M Atlas military transport plane which arrived safely at the Subang airbase in Selangor at just before 7am this morning (June 6).
TRP congratulates the fine airmen of the RMAF for their valiant efforts at rescuing our 2 young Malaysians and hopes that the babies get the very best of care.

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Will 4-day workweeks ever be possible in Malaysia?

Did you know that parts of Europe have adopted the 4-day workweek, and Microsoft Japan recently found that productivity increased by 40% by adopting it?
There’s tons of positive research results that shows shorter working hours benefiting both employers and employees.
And when we asked our readers, most Malaysians really wanted at 4-day workweek.

But employers are skeptical that shorter hours = higher productivity
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In theory, fast and efficient workers who can manage to complete tasks early should be rewarded.
However, in many workplaces, bosses still subconsciously (or consciously!) judge you for the hours you put in at work instead of the quality of your work.
In fact, fast workers have found that they end up doing more work than their peers because they can do it.
It leads to a difficult and damaging work culture where a little bit of work is “dragged out” to look as busy as possible.
This also gives rise to the stereotype of the lazy Malaysian, but it explains why employers will think “less hours = less work”.

Meanwhile, employees strongly agree that less working days allow them to rest more and work better
Shorter working hours will alleviate stress and allow employees to work better.
However, wage-earners are cynical that their workplace will honor the 4-day workweek when it is already common that they are expected to â€œbe on callâ€ even during off-hours.
They are also aware of the Malaysian work culture where distractions are common and to maintain the same productivity would mean a change to the entire work culture.
Our TRP readers help break it down.

The Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) says benefits such as flexible working arrangements, childcare services, and long parental leaves are an added benefit.
MEF executive director Shamsuddin Bardan noted that these additional benefits shouldn’t be an expectation for job-seekers. It’s not a realistic expectation in today’s challenging economic environment.
However, Shamsuddin does agree that “flexi-hours” and “flexi-location” options give workers flexibility, reducing stress and fatigue which in turn increases productivity.
He goes on to elaborate that work-life balance is important, but should not come as an additional cost to employers.
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This is despite research that proves the 4-day workweek will save employers money by eliminating stress-related illness, sick leaves, and general overhead.
The world used to have a 6-day workweek before the 5-day workweek was adopted after The Great Depression.
And since the 5-day workweek is a completely man-made concept, who’s to say we can’t change it again?

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Syed Saddiq Under Attack For Munching In Parliament

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Images of Malaysia’s former Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman eating during a Dewan Rakyat sitting are making rounds on social media.
The pictures show the Muar Member of Parliament (MP) sneaking a quick tapau meal at his chair, supposedly during a session of the Second Meeting of the Third Term for Parliament 2020.
The snacking statesmen had apparently annoyed a number of netizens who couldn’t quite swallow the MP’s actions, stating that it was unparliamentary and in disrespect of the Dewan Rakyat’s protocols.

YB @SyedSaddiq lapar atau lapar perhatian? Boleh pula sesuka hati bawa bekal. Dewan Rakyat tiada peraturankah? pic.twitter.com/CIic10xEvg— Don Juan de Ryezal (@donjuanderyezal) July 16, 2020
Meanwhile, other social media users came to the MP’s defense, saying that there was nothing wrong with the politician grabbing a bite during a Parliament proceeding.
There are bigger issues going on with the parliament like grown-ups acting worse than preschoolers, racism and bad lighting and ministers not wearing masks during this ongoing pandemic. Then there’s you, judging @SyedSaddiq cause he’s hungry https://t.co/ganTfd8qWp— Devinya Anne (@DevinyaA) July 16, 2020
Lol… the past couple of days have shown me that meleis just don’t wanna see @SyedSaddiq eat. LEAVE THE MAN ALONE. At least he’s doing good for out society, he deserves basic needs. The only contribution y’all making is to hate online. Get your ashy self outta here 👀 https://t.co/LcLVGdsCHG— Heidi M Rafique (@thentirebakery) July 16, 2020
So is it wrong to be eating inside the Dewan Rakyat?Short answer, no not really, according to the Standing Orders.
A quick look at the Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat will note no specific restrictions against bringing food and beverages into Parliament, nor are there rules against eating during a Dewan Rakyat proceeding.
However, we have yet to hear from the Dewan Rakyat Speaker whether Syed Saddiq should’ve brought enough food for everyone, or sit outside the hall to finish his meal.

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Study: Achieve your goals by sharing them with people you admire

A lot of us may have made bold claims to achieve a goal but always fall short of it.
How many times have you heard a friend claim a strict diet to lose weight just to find them eating a full tub of ice-cream the next day?
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The problem, it seems, is that they are not telling the right people their goals.
According to a study conducted by Professor Howard Klein from Ohio State University, people were more motivated towards their goal when they shared it with other people of higher status than them.
Think about someone you look up to: it could be your parents, or a teacher, or even your boss.
Now imagine telling them your goal is to go to the gym daily. Suddenly you’d be a lot more motivated to actually go everyday, wouldn’t you?
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The reason for this additional motivation is because you don’t want the people you admire to think less of you because you didn’t achieve your goal.
The study also found that sharing goals with people with similar or lower “status” did not have the same motivating effect.
According to Klein, “If you don’t care about the opinion of whom you tell, it doesn’t affect your desire to persist — which is really what goal commitment is all about,”.
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However, Klein also cautions taking this goal-motivation too far.
“It is possible that you may create so much anxiety in trying to impress someone that it could interfere with your performance,” he states.
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(Your asian parents are not impressed.)
Like most things, it’s a delicate balance of setting reasonably challenging goals and telling the right person to keep you on track.

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“Vertically Challenged” Malaysians Face Difficulty In Covid-19 Temperature Scans

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As Malaysians quickly adapt to the new normal, it looks as though adhering to Covid-19 guidelines might be a tall order for some people.
In a series of videos making rounds on social media, a couple of, shall we say, “vertically challenged” Malaysians share the extra help they needed to undergo mandatory temperature checks at a local shopping centre.
The videos, each being no less than a few seconds long, showed two separate ladies having to stand on a plastic crate in order for them to be the right height for the mall’s automated non-contact digital infrared thermometer or temperature scanner to record their temperatures.
punya la pendek sampaikan temperature machine tu tak detect aku hm pastu guard tu pas basket suruh diri atas tu 😭😂 pic.twitter.com/C0J74wGzmn— win (@neurandd) July 7, 2020
well you’re not alone.. pic.twitter.com/a8IH9Jb4XE— Mia Sara Nasuha (@MiaSaraNasuha) July 8, 2020
The assumingly unintentional height-shaming temperature scanner was apparently stationed at a Village Grocer outlet in Tamarind Square, Cyberjaya.
Speaking to TRP, Twitter user win, explained that before being forced to utilize the highly advanced height correction tool, she had already come to the conclusion that scanner was a bit too tall to detect her particular height, but was reassured that it would work by the security guard manning the station.
However, after making several failed attempts by having to tiptoe herself and even jumping in front of the machine, she was finally handed the booster basket, which was already made available there on hand, to make her day easier.
The same was said by Twitter user Mia Sara Nasuha, who although felt a little insecure over her shortcomings said that she did enjoy the humor behind the whole ordeal.

MOH Wants Malaysians To Only Use Regulated Thermometers

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14YO Kelantan Girl Allegedly Raped By Eight Teenage Boys, Six Of Them Pleaded Guilty

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In the Magistrate’s Court and at the Kota Baru Sessions Court, eight teenage boys were accused of raping a Form Two girl in Tawang in August and September of this year.

When the allegation was read to them before Bachok Magistrate Mohd Fauzan Mohd Suhairi, six of them, all aged 15, pled guilty.
The boys were accused of raping the 14-year-old girl in a room at a restaurant in Jelawat between 12.30am and 2.30am in August and September.
The charge, as stated in Section 376(1) of the Penal Code, has a maximum sentence of twenty years in jail and whipping.
They were granted bail of RM2,000 on each count, and the court scheduled a hearing on December 13, according to Bernama.
The case was prosecuted by Deputy Public Prosecutor Mohd Hakimie Ab Hadi, and the six boys were defended by National Legal Aid Foundation lawyer Norizaidah Abdul Salam.
Two other boys, both 18 years old, pleaded not guilty before Sessions Court judge Mohd Zul Zakiqudin Zulkifli.
According to The Star , both were convicted of raping the same girl on the same day and at the same location.
Mohd Zul granted one of them RM10,000 bail with one surety, but it wasn’t given to the other accused.
The court has scheduled a hearing for November 23.

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Honest foreign worker finds purse with RM2,000 and returns it to a customer

Over the weekend in Kedah, a Facebook user Ain Fatin Lyana had done some late night grocery shopping at Tesco Mergong.
As she was driving home from her shopping trip, she noticed her husbandâ€™s clutch was missing.

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She then went back to Tesco where she found a foreign worker who was busily arranging the trolleys.

â€œDid you see my wallet…he said yes…black is it…I was just about to send it back to the customerâ€™s service.â€
..nmpk wallet saya x..dia kata..ada2 warna hitam ya..saya bru nk p hntaq kat custemer service..
 Ain Fatin Lyana
Netizens are applauding this foreign worker’s sincerity.

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Some are sending prayers to this honest worker.

 Good job! May you be safe and happy in this world and the hereafter.(Screenshot via Facebook)

Whilst some are tagging Tesco, saying some appreciation should be given to this guy.

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 Tesco should appreciate such trustworthy staff and give them due recognitiion(Screenshot via Facebook)

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 Tesco’s management should consider a reward or even a promotion for such honourable staff…His actions indirectly gives a good image to the company(Screenshot via Facebook)
Again, good job Baiya! What would you do if you found a purse with Rm2,000 in it? Comment on our Facebook page!