Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 29 Dec 2022 To 1 Jan 2023

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So, got any plans yet for this New Year? 👀

Nope? Worry not, we got you, fam.
Celebrate this long New Year’s weekend by going to art exhibits, theatres, concerts, food fairs and more.
Note that some of these events only happen for a day or can last for a whole month so look at the dates carefully.
If you wanna skip to the specific day you want, choose your preferred day here.
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Here are some of the events that are still ongoing from our previous list.
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Ongoing Events
1. The Sound Of Music (Musical Theater) @ Istana Budaya (27 Dec – 15 Jan)
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All the way from broadway, catch a chance to see the classic musical, The Sound Of Music with both broadway and Malaysian (playing the 6 Von Trapp children) casts.
Enjoy the classic tunes Do-Re-Mi, A Few Of My Favourite Things and So Long Farewell among others, live at Istana Budaya for three weeks only.
Get tickets here.
READ MORE: We Talked To The Cute Malaysian Cast Of The Sound Of Music – Here Are A Few Of Their Favorite Things
READ MORE: The Sound Of Music Musical Is Coming To Malaysia This 27 December!
2. Big Bad Wolf (Book Fair) @ MIECC (20 Dec – 2 Jan, 10 am – 2 am)

For two weeks only, BBW is back howling with up to 95% discounts on books! They also have more promotions and contests for you guys. They have over 3.5 million books including children’s books, romance novels (wink wink), self-help books and many more.
Go get yourself that discounted Harry Potter book set for your bookshelf or that self-help book to get you going strong for 2023!
P/S: Don’t forget to bring a big bag or luggage to bring home your treasures that day.
READ MORE: BBW Is Back With Discounts Up To 95% This December
3. The World Of DC Exhibition @ Tropicana Gardens Hall Convention Centre (23 Dec – 1 Apr)

Being the first-ever DC Exhibition launch in Asia, The World Of DC Exhibition will feature interactive games, life-seized exhibits, behind-the-scene concept art, limited-edition merchandise and more at the Tropicana Gardens Mall.
Grab your tickets here. For more info, visit their Facebook page here.
4. Avatar: Way Of Water Installation (Light Installation) @ Lot 10 (14 Dec – 2 Jan)

Have you watched the recent cinema-craze Avatar: The Way Of Water? It’s a sequel we’ve waited 13 years for! Movie buffs will surely want to catch this science fiction currently showing in cinemas.
For fans of lights and the film Avatar, go get your OOTD shots at the Avatar: Way Of Water light installation right in front of Lot 10 mall. The installation is only going to be there for two weeks until 2 January, so don’t miss out!
READ MORE: Avatar: The Way Of Water Is A Visual Spectacle That Makes One Reflect On Some Things [Review]
5. Nijigen Expo @ Tokyo Town, Pavilion Bukit Jalil (22 Dec – 1 Jan)

Dear Anime lovers! If you love cosplaying, you should head on to the Nijigen Expo at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Apart from Christmas sales and presents, they also have a cosplay runway, anime figures, cosplayer meet & greet, GK exhibition and many more.
For more info, visit their Facebook here.
6. Van Gogh Alive Exhibition @ Pavillion Bukit Jalil (17 Dec – 16 March, 10 am – 10 pm)

Witness Van Gogh’s legendary works of art displayed digitally at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Get ready for a multi-sensory experience with a symphony of light, colour, sound and fragrance for you there.
READ MORE: Catch the Immersive ‘Van Gogh Alive’ Exhibition In KL This Dec-March
Book tickets here.
7. ParkCity Year End Light Festival @ Desa ParkCity (1 Dec – 5 Feb)

Don’t know where to go ‘lepak’ or take good pictures at night? Try going to Central Park at Desa Parkcity. Their light installations are inspired by the Nordic lights so you can experience a bit of some Aurora-Borealis-inspired views on weekends from 8 pm – 9 pm.
They also have tons of other amazing light installations from The Waterfront to around Central Park. This is a great place to bring your date out on a scenic stroll at night.
The Christmas installation will be there until 28 December while the light installation will be there until 5 February.
8. Five Elements – A Handicraft Fair @ GMBB (16 Dec – 3 Jan, 11 am – 8 pm)

This fair celebrates the art of handicraft and the five elements, earth, fire, metal, water and wood. There will be multiple exhibitions, clay workshops, tattoo workshops and more.
For more info, check out their Instagram.
9. Great British Circus (Circus) @ Plaza Arkadia, Desa ParkCity (19 Nov – 1 Jan, 5.30 pm & 8.30 pm)

If you’re into circus shows (humans, not animals), you should try and have a look at the Great British Circus show. They’ve been touring places in Malaysia and this Christmas time, they’re putting on shows at Desa ParkCity.
Witness acrobatic performances, magic shows, entertaining clowns and more here.
For more info, visit their website here and you can get the tickets here.
10. Red Hongyi’s ‘Once Upon A Longtang’ (Art Exhibition) @ National Art Gallery (22 Dec – 22 March, 9 am – 5 pm)
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The Balai Seni Negara has a new art installation called Once Upon A Longtang which features scenes inspired by old alleyway houses – or ‘Longtang’ houses in Shanghai. The installation has a series of artworks displayed with burnt Chinese calligraphy paper and more.
For more info, visit Red Hong Yi’s Instagram.
Here are specific events to enjoy with your family and friends on Thursday, Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
29 December (Thursday)
1. Kugiran Masdo X The ChangeCuters (Concert) @ Zepp KL (8 pm)
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If you dig Masdo’s 60s vibes, then you wouldn’t want to miss out on their concert this Thursday at Zepp KL. They’re known for these songs: Teruna Dan Dara, Bunga, Dinda & Janji Manis.
They’re also performing with the Indonesian rock & roll band, The Changcuters.
You can still get your free-standing tickets here.
2. Dancebox December 2022 (Dance Show) @ KLPAC (29 & 30 December, 8 pm)
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From Bharatanatyam to contemporary dance, watch both established and emerging Malaysian dancers perform in 8 different dance performances from a range of genres at KLPAC this Thursday & Friday.
Get your tickets here. For more info, visit their Instagram.
30 December (Friday)
1. Un, Dos, Tres Party New Year Market (Market) @ Central Market (30 Dec – 2 Jan, 10 am – 8 pm)
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Shop cute items and ‘joget’ your way into the new year with live DJ sessions by Disko Santan and a good lineup of buskers at Central Market this new year.
Visit their Instagram for more info.
 31 December (Saturday)
1. Grand Wave New Year Countdown 2023 (NYE Concert) @ Surf Beach Sunway Lagoon (6 pm)
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Celebrate the new year with hits from international and local artists at Sunway Lagoon. The lineups include Alan Walker, R3hab, Mariana Bo, Havana Brown, Ray Ray, Joe Flizzow, Sonaone, Yonnyboii and many more.
You can still get your tickets here.
2. Travie McCoy Countdown (NYE Concert) @ Zepp KL (9 pm)
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Enjoy the new year’s countdown with beats from the rapper Travie McCoy at Zepp KL.
Get your tickets here.
3. NYE Special Zainal Abidin (NYE Concert) @ The Bee, Publika (8 pm)
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Popular Malaysian singer Zainal Abidin, formerly of Headwind and later carved a stunning solo career with hits such as Hijau and Puteri, will perform live this New Year’s Eve at The Bee, Publika.
Get the tickets through Whatsapp at this number – +60175654233 (The Bee). For more info, visit The Bee’s Instagram.
4. Convergence by Afterlife (NYE Party) @ RexKL (8 pm)
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Party along this New Year to sick electronic beats from a variety of DJs and enjoy mesmerising audio-reactive light show and visuals!
Tickets are available here.
5. Spring Couplet Stamping Workshop (Workshop) @ GMBB (11 am – 7 pm)
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Under the Five Elements: Senses Art Fair, you should indulge yourself in the festive Chinese New Year spirit by going to a spring couplet stamping workshop at GMBB.
For more info, visit here.
6. New Year Festival @ City Of Elmina (31 Dec & 1 Jan, 4 pm onwards)
(Credit: Sime Darby Property / Facebook)
Celebrate New Year with your family and friends at Elmina Central Park in Shah Alam. There will be food trucks, game booths, a flying fox, various scenic venues and many more.
More info here.
7. New Year Countdown @ i-City
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If you’re looking for a place with illuminating lights at night, then i-City Shah Alam is the place to be. They’re celebrating the new year with fun games and food bazaars too.
For more info, visit i-City Malaysia’s Instagram.
1 January (Sunday)
1. Rising Festival (Concert) @ Angkasa Event Space, Cheras (3 – 11 pm)
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Come and watch 15 local and talented bands performing live at Rising Festival this 1st January!
Get tickets here.
2. Indie Alliance (Concert) @ Zepp KL  (5 pm)
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Enjoy Malaysian indie music in a concert at Zepp KL on New Year’s Day. The lineups are Gerhana SkaCinta, Joanna & Co, The Times, Naratu, Tilu and Armpunk Syndicate.
Although fairly limited, you can still get tickets here.
3. Cat-Planter-Pot Pottery Workshop (Workshop) @ GMBB (1 – 3 Jan, 2 – 4 pm)
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Unleash your creative pottery skills with this pottery workshop. You’ll be making pots but in the shape of your cat! The workshop is priced at RM190 for two hours.
For more info, visit their Instagram page here.
4. Beach Pool Club Xmas Splash Party @ Discovery Park, Gamuda Cove (11 am till late, Every Sat)

Enjoy street Latin dances such as salsa, mambo and rumba, rhythm-thumping beats from DJs, a famous 90’s throwback dance show and fire-eater performances at the Discovery Park’s Beach Pool Club every Saturday this December.
For more info, visit their Facebook and Instagram.
Upcoming Shows
Here are some of the ticketed events for upcoming shows. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure a spot at your favourite performance or event.
Spider Live At Atas Angin Rock Show – Concert (8 January @ Panggung Asia, Gombak)Get tickets here.Food Wine Arts Festival – Wine Festival (7 January @ Artisan’s Playground by Cookhouse) Get your tickets here. Jay Chou Carnival World Tour – Concert (15 January @ National Stadium Bukit Jalil)You can still get tickets here. Cakra Khan A Decade – Concert (20 January @ Plenary Hall KLCC)You can still get tickets here.Hearts of Harris – Concert (21 January @ Axiata Arena)Get tickets here. Tribute Greenday Malaysia – Tribute Concert (3 February @ Angkasa Event Space)Get tickets here. Ada Apa Dengan Melly? – Day 2 Concert (4 February @ Plenary Hall, KLCC)You can still get tickets here. Blue Heart And Soul Tour – Concert (10 February @ Plenary Hall, KLCC)Get tickets here.  Westlife The Wild Dreams Tour – Concert (23 & 24 February @ Axiata Arena)You can still get tickets here.One Republic Live In Concert – Concert (1 March @ Hall 5 KL Convention Centre)You can still get free-standing tickets here. NusaFest – Concert (4 & 5 February @ Bandar Malaysia)Get Your tickets here. More info here. Russel Peters: Act Your Age World Tour 2023 – Comedy Show (20 February @ Plenary Hall, KLCC)Get your tickets here. Simple Plan The Harder Than It Looks Tour – Concert (8 March @ Zepp KL) Get your tickets here. Bryan Adams So Happy It Hurts Tour – Concert (11 March @ Arena Of Stars, Genting)Get your tickets here.RhytmAsia Echoes From Beyond – Concert (11 March @ Sepang International Circuit)Get the tickets here.
P/S: If you have any future events you want the world to know about, submit your suggestions to melissasu@therakyatpost.com.

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Yet Another Country Celebrates The Success Of The 4-Day Work Week

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Two large-scale trials undertaken in Iceland have proven that the 4-day work week works, even in the public sector.

In fact, the trial notes that productivity has remained the same, or even improved in the majority of workplaces, even though workers were working less hours.
The trials, which ran from 2015 to 2019, shortened employee working hours from the standard 40 hours a week to just 35 or 36 hours, while maintaining the same pay.
These series of trials were run by the Reykjavík City Council and the Iceland national government. Over 2,500 workers (around 1% of Iceland’s workforce) including government servants, teachers, and healthcare staff took part.
Imagine if our government offices only operated for 4 days a week.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
A wide range of industries and workplaces took part as well, including preschools, offices, social services providers, hospitals, and more. After the trials concluded, 86% of the country’s workforce are moving from a 40 hour workweek to a 35 or 36 hour work week, according to researchers from UK think tank Autonomy and the Association for Sustainable Democracy (Alda) in Iceland.
Can it work in Malaysia?
Iceland is not the only country to have seen overwhelming success with shorter work hours. In fact, multiple countries have done so, including Japan!
While there is strong research supporting the benefits of shorter work hours per week, whether or not other countries will the shorter hours remains to be seen.
READ MORE: Will 4-day workweeks ever be possible in Malaysia?
Sadly, in Malaysia, most employers are more critical of judging their employees’ hard work via the hours they put in.
However, as most companies shifted hard into a work-from-home model without much disruption to work productivity, it may be a good time to consider working shorter hours too.

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Proton Is Selling Second-Hand Cars On It’s Website

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Proton Malaysia has launched its official website selling pre-owned vehicles.

According to the national carmaker, the Proton Certified Pre-Owned (PCPO) website allows users to browse through used car stocks nationwide, or even trade-in their very own cars for special deals on a brand new Proton model.
The website serves as a platform for both buyers and sellers to trade their vehicles, however, the website currently features stock from 36 dealers nationwide.
How Proton’s used car website works
Credit: Proton
First, interested customers can visit the PCPO website (HERE) and browse through the options available.
Vehicles listed on the official Proton site come with an extended one-year warranty for the engine and transmission as well as a free service, redeemable up to six-months after the date of registration.
Those who seek to trade-in their vehicles have to meet a list of qualifying physical and financial criteria, as well as perform the necessary steps to prepare their trade-in stock for sale.
Credit: Proton
The trade in vehicles must be less than 7 years old with under 130,000km covered. Cars with flood or major accident damage that may affect the structural integrity are not accepted.
Proton also stipulates that each car listed on the site undergoes a comprehensive 201-point inspection and is given a new battery, fresh engine oil and an oil filter.
The good news is that cars from other brands can also be traded-in via the PCPO website and thoroughly inspected, but they will not receive an extended warranty.
Credit: Proton
Why a Proton used car website now?
The idea came after Proton witnessed its sales growing in 2019 and soon realised that processing customer trade-in cars efficiently was key to maintaining the growth rate.
Thus, the Proton Used Car Management (UCM) division was established with the goal of growing a network of dealers to sell used cars alongside new ones. The long term goal is to stabilise and boost resale values of Proton cars.
Proton’s PCPO is the next step for the company to build a holistic ecosystem. As we continue to offer new and improved products, we also want to attract those interested in purchasing a used car and offer a quick and easy way for customers to trade-in their current vehicles.Roslan Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer, Proton Edar.
Credit: Proton
Proton Edar CEO Roslan Abdullah also hopes that by launching an official used car website, Proton can see a rise in prices for all their models, thereby “making it easier for customers to obtain competitive financing rates and raising trade-in values when they want to buy a new car.”
We’ll see how Proton’s plan plays out, but those interested in a reliable used car website can head on to https://used-cars.proton.com/.

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[Watch] Wan Fayhsal’s Claim Of Man Selling Kidney Debunked

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Bersatu leader and Machang MP, Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, in a bid to illustrate the state of the people’s finances and how another round of Employees Provident Fund (EPF) withdrawal is needed, resorted to claiming that it reached a point where someone had to sell their kidney.

He said this during a press conference on Monday (3 April) after Perikatan Nasional MPs staged a walkout from the Dewan Rakyat because their demands for a debate on a targeted EPF withdrawal scheme were unsuccessful.
Some netizens were sceptical of the story and have debunked the claim. A Twitter user @tulunsokit, who identified as a nephrologist, said it’s illegal to sell kidneys in Malaysia and there’s no way to do it here.
He added that Malaysia is a signatory to the Declaration of Istanbul on Organ Trafficking and Transplant Tourism that prohibits organ trafficking in any way, form or means.
Another netizen pointed out that Singapore is also one of the signatories of the Istanbul Declaration.
Hello. Nephrologist here. It’s illegal to sell your kidneys here and there is absolutely no way to do it. Maybe certain PN state governments could consider not sponsoring kidney transplants for their politicians in private hospitals if they are serious in helping rakyat susah. pic.twitter.com/1r9AOb4ZeG— Tired & Sakit 🇲🇾 (@tulunsokit) April 4, 2023
Jargon still need to held responsible for his stupidity and loud mouth. Singapore also signed the Declaration of Istanbul.https://t.co/0EeOEKcduP— Keroll (@kamalyob) April 4, 2023
Where did the story come from?
The story about someone selling his kidney for a phone came from a Tiktok user @daddy_keacy. He allegedly made the viral video in a desperate measure to make some quick cash to pay off his outstanding debts.
He has since issued an apology to the Malaysian and Singaporean governments for making the misleading video. The clips allegedly of him travelling to Singapore to sell his kidney were videos recorded when he went for a job interview there.
He urged those who voiced out their intention to sell their kidneys to stop doing that because it’s not the proper thing to do.
He also mentioned that his affiliate link in the viral video didn’t reap any rewards.
I apologize from the tips of my hair to my toes. I hope everyone can forgive me. Salam Alaikum.Tiktok user @daddy_keacy
kes jual buah pinggang tu dari video bro ni. pagi ni dia dah up video explanation dan minta maaf. dia tak pergi singapore utk jual buah pinggang. footage tu dia rakam masa dia pergi interview kerja di singaporeala baru nak submit details buah pinggang kt website mytukidney pic.twitter.com/dhoHe6kwFF— Paul Tan 🚦 199 (@paultantk) April 4, 2023

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Police Officer Praised By Netizens For Unblocking Clogged Roadside Drain

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The floods last year have damaged many homes and vehicles. Victims of the flood now worry whenever there’s rain and they hope it’s not a continuous downpour.

As always, many point the blame at clogged drains and the lack of action taken to clean it all up. It’s an age-old problem that hasn’t seen an effective solution.
Despite this, Malaysians always do the best with what they can.
Recently, a police officer was caught on video helping to clear a blocked drain hole.
The road was partially flooded so the police officer jumped into the drain next to it and decided to clear the blockage himself.
Using his hand, he tried to dig out debris that clogged the drainage hole. At times, he used a fallen tree branch to scrape out the debris.
After some time, he managed to dislodge the debris and the stagnant water on the road began to flow into the drain.
Beyond the call of duty. I sent this to the IGP hope he responds and rewards this officer. pic.twitter.com/IwAO5l0idj— Dominic Damian JAN 1513 (@jan_1513) January 12, 2022
Netizens full of praise
Netizens praised the police officer for going beyond his duty to help motorists on the road.
It’s important to clear the pool of water on the road too to prevent road mishaps and accidents.
READ MORE: Flooded Drain In Kota Tinggi Not Fixed Until A Man Got Hurt, Netizens Are Livid
A netizen also reminded everyone not to litter because it can cause a lot of problems for others if the drains get clogged.
Beyond the call of duty. I sent this to the IGP hope he responds and rewards this officer. pic.twitter.com/IwAO5l0idj— Dominic Damian JAN 1513 (@jan_1513) January 12, 2022
However, another netizen wondered why the city council did not clean the drains instead.
Beliau layak dipuji. Pada masa yg sama kita kena sedar hanya kerana sikap sesetengah kita suka buang sampah merata, saliran tersumbat membawa masalah kpd ramai. https://t.co/yVqpbVbwll— Amin Ahmad 🏳🏴🚩 (@NoorAminAhmad) January 12, 2022
Police going above and beyond duty
It’s not the first time our Malaysian police have gone above and beyond their duties.
When the flood took place, several police officers helped the flood victims first before they could even help their own families.
READ MORE: “It Happened So Fast” Policeman’s House Flooded While On Duty To Save Other Victims
It’s also not the first time a police officer helped to clear a blocked drain.
In a report by Malaysiakini in 2019, another police officer cleared a clogged drain at Jalan Raja Chulan.
Acts like these are an encouraging reminder that there are many selfless people in the world.

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Federal Government Withdrew Bill To Set 2-Term Limit For PM Post

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The Federal Government under the administration of Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin withdrew a proposed bill that would’ve introduced a two-term limit for the PM post.

The withdrawal was announced in Parliament by Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan who quoted Article 62 of the Standing Orders of the Dewan Rakyat, imposing the Federal Government’s power to withdraw or postpone a Bill.
Takiyuddin Hassan speaking at the Dewan Rakyat on August 26(YouTube/KiniTV)
Read more: Most Of Malaysia’s Prime Ministers Have Served Less Than Two Terms
The Constitution (Amendment) (No. 2) Bill 2019 was previously introduced by the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government to limit the tenure of a PM to just 2 terms or a maximum of 8 years.
The bill was tabled in December 2019 and was slated for later debate in March before it could be voted into law.
Read more: Ever Wonder How A Law Gets Passed In Malaysia? We’ll Also Tell You Why It Takes So Long
The proposed legislation was notably part of the PH’s manifesto during the 14th General Election (GE14) in 2018, promising to reduce the time served in office by elected public officials.
The law aimed to protect Malaysia’s democracy and prevent potential abuses of power and corruption within the government.
Read more: These Proposed Laws & Policies Are In Jeopardy Now That Cabinet Has Been Dissolved

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Bill to set two-term limit for PM withdrawn
Bill to set PM's term limit, IPCMC bill withdrawn
Putrajaya withdraws Bills for PM term limit, IPCMC
Standing Orders of the DEWAN RAKYAT
Most Of Malaysia’s Prime Ministers Have Served Less Than Two Terms
Ever Wonder How A Law Gets Passed In Malaysia? We’ll Also Tell You Why It Takes So Long
These Proposed Laws & Policies Are In Jeopardy Now That Cabinet Has Been Dissolved


No Country Has Reported Jho Low’s Whereabouts To Interpol, Says IGP

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Malaysia has yet to issue a formal extradition request for fugitive businessman Low Taek Jho as no country has reported of his whereabouts to Interpol, says Inspector General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani.

Acryl said that the Royal Malaysia Police has obtained a Red Notice from Interpol for Low, better known as Jho Low, for his involvement in the 1MDB scandal, since 2018
“Red notice that was issued by Interpol to 195 countries was to share information and inform the member nations on the whereabouts of fugitives. It is the responsibility of the member nations to share any information on the fugitives’ whereabouts to the country that produced the red notice for purposes of extradition.
“Thus far, no extradition request can be made as no member nations have reported sighting Low Taek Jho in their country,” he was quoted as saying by Malay Mail.
Acryl also added that effort to track Jho Low, who is facing criminal charges in Malaysia, Singapore as well as the United States, is still ongoing.
Jho Low has been identified as the mastermind behind the 1MDB global corruption scandal.
Attention towards the Penang-born businessman resurfaced following the incarceration of former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak for embezzling RM42 million from SRC International Sdn Bhd last month. SRC International is a former subsidiary of 1MDB.
Najib is now serving his 12-year prison sentence in Kajang Prison. He is also facing four other criminal charges related to the 1MDB scandal.
READ MORE: Najib Is Going To Jail After Failing His Final Appeal
Previously, award-winning journalists Tom Wright and Bradley Hope, who co-wrote the ‘Billion Dollar Whale’ book, claimed that they have knowledge of Jho Low, the subject of their book, whereabouts.
In 2019, on the run from Malaysian and U.S. authorities, Jho Low enjoyed a trip to Shanghai Disneyland with friends. Evidence is pouring in: https://t.co/2oH4ISzAEc #whereisjholow pic.twitter.com/ZeF9OUGRb5— Tom Wright (@TomWrightAsia) August 31, 2022
Wright also shared a picture on Twitter purportedly showing Low was enjoying 2019 Christmas Eve in Shanghai Disneyland with a couple of friends.
He claimed that he and Bradley were informed by a source from the Malaysian government that Low has been hiding in China for the last few years.
READ MORE: “If He Knows Where He Is, Why Didn’t He Report To Us?” Asks Home Minister On Jho Low’s Supposed Whereabouts

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Why So Few A’s? Mother Dissatisfied With Child’s SPM Result Despite Getting 12As

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Recently, many students who took the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) breathed a sigh of relief after knowing their results, in addition to the satisfactory results obtained.

However, a Twitter sharing by TV3’s personality, Fedtri Yahya, on the subject has attracted the attention of many.
The Twitter post reveals the attitude of a mother who is not proud of the results obtained by her son.
Despite getting a very good result, it was not celebrated at all by the mother, who even disputed the amount of ‘A’ obtained.
Terus terbang tinggi dik. Hidup ni bukan soal A,B,C je. Luas dan jauh lagi perjalanan… pic.twitter.com/Xu1rR5XfhN— Fedtri Yahya🇲🇾 (@fedtriyahya) June 16, 2022
The student clearly felt upset with what the mother did.
He was envious to see the mothers of other students for showing a ‘supportive’ behaviour towards their children.
READ MORE: Tips And Advice By The Late Sudirman To SPM Graduates Are Still Relevant
At the same time, the student also took the opportunity to leave a message for parents out there.
He reminded them to always feel proud and appreciative of their children’s achievements.
Asian parents would prefer to praise their neighbor's children more than theirs fr. https://t.co/gw5D8XxR5j— ً (@AIescore) November 27, 2021
READ MORE: M’sian Student Skipped His SPM Exam, Netizens Think He Threw Away His Future Prospects
His sharing gained the empathy of netizens, who urged him not to give up in pursuing his goals in life.
Others said they can relate to his experience of seldom receiving words of encouragement from parents.

Don’t give up dik. Go and chase your dream. Dulu abang SPM subject math G dik 😂Btw if sesiapa yang tengah cari kerja tu tak kisah fresh graduates or experience worker, boleh follow, visit my pinned tweet and RT to share kepada yang memerlukan ok. Thanks and good luck! 😁 https://t.co/gj7lNlYZ16— Fadd Yeager (@Fadzli_ii) June 16, 2022
What It Means To Have Words Of Affirmation As A Love Language
According to experts, each person “speaks” different love languages: words of affirmation, acts of service, quality time, physical touch, and gifts.
Words of affirmation communicate your love, appreciation, and respect for another person.
They’re positive words and phrases used to uplift.
What’s more, these compliments and words of encouragement don’t have to be said directly to the person.
Examples of words of affirmation:
I just want to let you know how proud of you I am.You work really hard for us, and even when things may feel tough, I just want you to know how appreciative I am.I feel so lucky to have you.I am here if you need me and I want to help support you in any way I can.
Gongchan's love language: words of affirmation & act of service. telling her he believes in her, actively investigating for her case, treating her a meal to make her feel better, giving her an umbrella & telling her he'll like her one-sidedly. such a green flag :')#WhyHerEp3 pic.twitter.com/1FCi9ElcuP— Eun🏸 (@eun__xx__) June 10, 2022

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Malaysian Surprises Lazada Delivery Rider With A Heartwarming Gift & Meal

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A Lazada Express delivery rider was greeted with an unexpected surprise while dropping off a package in Kuala Lumpur. Instead of passing his parcel as usual to the customer, he was instead given a warm meal and told that the package was actually a thank you gift for him!

Malaysian singer Amir Hasam shared a clip of the interaction on his TikTok account, saying that this abang delivery usually sends packages to his house, but this time he’s delivering his own package.
Credit: @amirhasan_/TikTok
Amir then handed over a warm meal of rice with home cooked sambal. As the thankful abang delivery attempted to hand over the parcel, Amir quipped “that’s also for you!”
Caught unawares, the shocked abang delivery rider couldn’t believe his ears as Amir explained it was a thank you gift for always doing such a good job.
“Is this really for me?” gasped the abang delivery rider before thanking him profusely.
The 40-second clip shared on TikTok has garnered nearly 300,000 views and 31,000 likes at the time of writing.
Some hope that this video will inspire others to spread kindness to the hardworking delivery riders who have been delivering packages across the country come rain or shine.
  @amirhasan_ Thank you abg lazada! Hahaha 😂 #givingback #everydayheroes #enjoyyourgift ♬ Pieces (Solo Piano Version) – Danilo Stankovic
Many were curious about what’s in the box though
The Lazada Express delivery rider known as Abang Zai told TRP what was in the package.
“I was really touched when Mr. Amir gave me the chicken rice that day,” he said.
Admittedly shocked, Abang Zai was also pleased to hear that Amir was appreciative of his efforts.
Credit: @amirhasan_/TikTok
Hearing that made me feel proud because I also understand that many people depend on Lazada for their daily needs, so I always try my best to send packages to customers as fast as I can.Abang Zai.
So what was in that package, you ask… a bluetooth speaker!
It made me smile that now I have a free speaker at home. Thank you, Mr. Amir.Abang Zai.

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Malaysian OKU Climber Missing On Mount Everest After Successful Summit

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A Malaysian climber with hearing impairment (OKU), Muhammad Hawari Hashim, has been reported missing since 20 May.

The Penangite went missing after successfully reaching the summit of Mount Everest on 17 May.
The search operation is still ongoing, and the last time Hawari was contacted was when he was at Camp 4.
Kronologi Kehilangan Muhammad Hawari Bin Hashim▶ Infografik Kelab Eksplorasi Altitud pic.twitter.com/eFpZLHZA6B— Malaysia Everest 2023 (@twt_myeverest) May 20, 2023
Camp 4 is the fourth and final campsite on Mount Everest’s South Col route, approximately 7,925 meters.
It is the last stop before climbers finally push to the summit.
Hawari was participating in the Everest 2023 (ME 2023) expedition, which began on 2 April and is scheduled to end on 2 June.

The Kelab Eksplorasi Altitud organised the expedition and received support from the Malaysian government and the Ministry of Youth and Sports.
According to Azim Afif Ishak, the expedition’s leader, the search team used a helicopter to search the usual climbing route.
Additionally, they have hired eight Sherpas to help with the search.
Ayu Wanirah Naharuddin, another climber participating in the expedition, stated that the search team hopes to find Hawari soon.
She added that Hawari and his Sherpa were supposed to rest at Camp 4 after reaching the summit.
Unfortunately, another climber in the expedition, Awang Askandar Ampuan Yaacub, had to abandon his mission to climb Everest due to health issues and passed away at Camp 4.

Everest – Victim n# 9A Malaysian police personnel, Ag Askandar Bin Ampuan Yaacub, has died during the summit push.He reached above south summit, where he fell ill and couldn't go up. A team of rescuers helped him to descend,but he died on the way down to Camp IV.📷A.Arnette pic.twitter.com/RrZsjwChZY— k2 (@KrisAnnapurna) May 19, 2023
The ME 2023 expedition aimed to promote unity and build the Malaysian nation through diversity.
The program has been ongoing since 2020 and has seen numerous successful expeditions to various peaks worldwide.
Meanwhile, a Singaporean climber has also gone missing after reaching the summit of Mount Everest on Friday (19 May) morning.
The Mad Rush On Mount Everest
On average, around five climbers die on the mountain every spring, but the toll has nearly doubled this year.
The area above 8,000 metres is known as the “death zone” due to its difficult terrain and thin air, which increases the risk of altitude sickness.
Nepal has issued 478 permits for Mount Everest to foreign climbers this season, and more than 900 people are expected to try to reach the summit.
Overcrowding on Mount Everest contributes to the rise in deaths. (Pix: Conde Nast)
Several deaths have occurred this week despite more than 400 climbers reaching the top recently.
A 58-year-old Indian woman with a pacemaker died after falling ill at a hospital in Lukla.
Meanwhile, a Moldovan climber died on his way to the top, and another Nepali team member clearing trash from the mountain died on his return from the summit.
A 59 yo Indian woman climber Suzanne Leopoldin who fell ill at the Everest base camp 6 days ago died in Lukla this morning. She was forcibly airlifted from EBC to Lukla hospital yesterday after her condition deteriorated. She was vying to be the first Asian to summit #Everest on… pic.twitter.com/0rOivWjRji— The Karakoram Club (@KarakoramClub) May 18, 2023

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Reduced Income Borrowers Eligible For Lower Monthly Installments And Moratorium, Says BNM

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Borrowers whose income has been reduced (including salaries, allowances, commissions and household income), are eligible for reduced monthly installments, according to Bank Negara.

In a series of tweets posted by BNM, the Bank said that individual borrowers who have lost their jobs can choose either a 3-month moratorium or a 50% reduction in monthly installments for 6 months.
It was to clarify on the newly announced loan repayment assistance announced by the government recently.
The B40 group who are BSH/BPR recipients will also be given the same moratorium and monthly instalment reductions options.
Peminjam individu yang hilang pekerjaan juga boleh PILIH: 1/ Moratorium selama 3 bulan; atau 2/ Ansuran bulanan dikurangkan 50% selama 6 bulan— Bank Negara Malaysia (@BNM_official) June 2, 2021
To obtain this loan repayment assistance, BNM said on its website that borrowers can contact their respective banks and make the desired choice.
After selecting their assistance package, the bank will process the application within 5 calendar days for individual borrowers, and 14 calendar days for SME borrowers.
BNM also said that borrowers who do not receive any feedback from their bank within the stipulated period or have difficulty dealing with their bank can contact BNM TELELINK or fill in this form to make a complaint: bnm.my/RAsurvey

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Pregnant Mom With Two Kids Cries Out To Celebrity For Advice

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Like all humans, parents have limitations and can only do so much.

A mother of three shared on social media how overwhelmed and stressed she was trying to raise her kids.
Her second child is only seven months old, and she is already pregnant with her third child.
At the same time, her eldest son has just turned three, so caring for the children takes a lot of energy.
The woman said she does not know how to care for the child and do housework simultaneously.
Ultimately, she turned to popular TV host Fedtri Yahya for help, hoping netizens with similar experiences could provide opinions and share advice.
Ibu ini bertanyakan pengalaman orang lain yang berhadapan situasi serupa setelah beranak kerap. pic.twitter.com/eWwCeRo4XF— Fedtri Yahya (@fedtriyahya) March 3, 2023
My baby is very active and it’s not easy to take care of. Now that I’m pregnant with my third child, I still have to face the discomfort of morning sickness while taking care of the newborn. It’s really tiring!The woman telling TV host Ahmad Fadri on her mom burnout.
She said that the latest pregnancy also caused her to experience shortness of breath due to severe stomach pains.
Her frailty has become so severe that she cannot do housework; even cooking in the kitchen feels exhausting.
When I prepare my baby’s milk, my hands shake and the bottle falls to the floor.The woman sharing how the burnout is taking hold on her.
Fortunately, the woman’s husband has always understood her difficulties.
He never forced her to do heavy work, but the fear still stressed her.
Therefore, the woman hopes netizens with similar experiences can teach her how to face it and solve her problems.
Many netizens commented that she should hire a nanny to care for the children if the family can afford it.
Then, she can concentrate on raising the baby and reduce her psychological pressure.
The Demands Of Parenting
Parenting can be a rewarding and fulfilling experience, but it can also be incredibly demanding and stressful.
This is particularly true when parents have multiple responsibilities and little support.
Parental burnout can manifest in a variety of ways, including:
Physical exhaustionEmotional detachmentFeelings of overwhelm or frustratedA general sense of being unable to cope.
It can be caused by various factors, such as lack of sleep, financial stress, difficulties in managing work and family responsibilities, and limited access to social support.
If left unchecked, parental burnout can have serious consequences, not only for the parent but also for their children.
It's easy to get caught up in the daily chaos of motherhood, but don't forget to take a step back and evaluate your needs. Overcoming mom burnout starts with prioritizing your own health and happiness.#momwellbeing #momburnout #momstruggles #workingmom #motherhood pic.twitter.com/jzXxTQ6G0M— Dr Dunni @Druwa (@DrDunni) March 9, 2023
Parents need to prioritize self-care and seek help if they are feeling overwhelmed or unable to cope with the demands of parenting.
This might involve contacting friends or family members for support and seeking professional counselling or therapy.
Parents can also take steps to reduce stress and prioritize self-care activities like exercise, relaxation, and hobbies.

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Gym Trainer Rehired After Allegedly Sexually Harassing A Client, Full Investigation Underway

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People are already feeling vulnerable when it comes to their body physique, weight and looks.

When they hire a personal trainer, they are sharing their body insecurities with a stranger and will want to feel safe too.
Unfortunately, TikTok user Lizara did not feel safe with her personal trainer at Anytime Fitness Menara Manulife in Bukit Damansara.
Lizara said her trainer made her feel uncomfortable and the incident happened two months ago. He allegedly touched her inappropriately, asked her out for dates and even said he was in love with her.
She complained to the management and he was let go.
  @lizara.14 Anytime Fitness Menara Manulife Bukit Damansara rehired my sexual assaulter. #metoomovement #sexualassault #gym ♬ original sound  – Lizara
Lizara thought that was the end of it but was mortified and traumatised when she found out he was rehired by the same gym again after a month.
She had no choice but to leave the gym because she no longer felt safe. She said the gym didn’t compensate her but she was refunded for the remaining gym sessions.
Since she spoke up online, Lizara said a few female clients reported that the same personal trainer had done the same to them.
She believes the gym kept him on because he brings many clients and profits. She has made a police report about the personal trainer too.

A full investigation is taking place
Netizens praised her for daring to speak up and hoped that she’d recover from the ordeal soon.
They couldn’t believe that the gym rehired the trainer, while others said they were glad they left the gym earlier.

A netizen angrily messaged Anytime Fitness Malaysia and managed to get a reply. According to the gym, they are carrying out a thorough investigation with police and lawyers involved.
The gym promised to take any allegations of sexual assault seriously. They encouraged staff and gym members to speak up if their sense of safety has been compromised.
Anytime Fitness stated they couldn’t release any further details about the allegations until after investigations are completed.
TRP has reached out to Lizara and Anytime Fitness Malaysia for comments.
I saw on Tik Tok this woman talking about being sexually harassed by her trainer at a gym called Anytime Fitness in KL. The trainer was then fired BUT re-hired again after 1 month. I texted them on Instagram angrily for a response and here goes: pic.twitter.com/FjneG5yYI0— agenttwig (@Agent_Twig) February 24, 2022
Updates
Lizara said a representative from Anytime Fitness Asia contacted her a few days ago to apologise for what happened and said the trainer is no longer working for the gym.
A warning has also been given to the upper management who rehired the gym trainer. Anytime Fitness will include training for cases like these in their Learning and Development program as well.
Lizara clarified that she only lodged a police report after finding out that the trainer was rehired. She chose to give him a warning instead of pressing charges.
Moving forward, Lizara and Anytime Fitness Asia will be working together to create content to improve the fitness industry as a whole, especially in matters regarding sexual harassment and personal trainers.
You can listen to her full account of the ordeal on her Youtube channel, where she also described how she was inappropriately touched and her worries the entire time.

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Malaysian art pieces damaged, National Art Gallery stretched thin

An artwork being displayed for Bakat Muda Sezaman at the National Art Gallery (Balai Seni Negara, BSN) has been destroyed.
Titled “Meetings I”, it is assembled as a large rock hanging over a large mirror, being stoutly held in mid-air by rope and another large rock.
Dasein Academy of Art student Mesita Jee was shocked and disappointed to learn that her artpiece had been irrevocably damaged when a visitor sat on it for a selfie.

This artwork at Balai Seni’s Bakat Muda Sezaman made me excited and anxious when I first saw it a few weeks ago. Wanted to go again tomorrow to see it and get the feel of it again. But my friend sent me this photo that the mirror broke. We really don’t deserve nice things kan pic.twitter.com/uUDIspRHmU
â€” shufitri (@shufitri) August 15, 2019

This is one of my favorite because of the way of installation have so many possibilities to expect BUT i never thought instead of the rock to cause the mirror to break, its human that did that. Have some trace of shoe print on the edge. At least thats what curator told. Sad 🙁
â€” Ikki (@LOLShaika) August 16, 2019

The National Art Gallery told TRP that Mesita’s artwork did have barricades put in place, but the public bypassed it.
Others have also had their art pieces manhandled by the general public for selfies, namely artists Samsudin Wahab, Ho Mei Kei, Haffendi Anuar, and Muhammad Nizar Sulariman/

The National Art Gallery clarified to TRP that there is a Gallery Manners guideline on appropriate behaviours, CCTV monitoring, as well as Museum Assistants in each gallery.
However, due to having almost 90,000 visitors that weekend at the Leonardo Opera Omnia exhibition, BSN states that they were unable to cope with the large number of visitors that were present.
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BSN also urges that it is the responsibility of the individual to be respectful and courteous of the art exhibits and to not ruin them.
This is not the first time curious Malaysians have damaged artwork.
Most recently, Penang’s larger-than-life food replicas have been badly damaged at the Penang Arts Week earlier this year.

Picture credit: The Star

There is a severe lack of respect for arts and art literacy in the country. Things that looks pretty should stay that way, and you can definitely still take very nice pictures without touching the artwork.
BSN states that in an effort to improve the security of the art pieces, they will be holding educational sessions open to the public on August 30th, 2019.


Malaysia Airlines Will Require All Passengers To Wear Facemask Starting Tomorrow

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Malaysia Airlines now requires all passengers to bring and wear their own face masks to prevent the spread of Covid-19 on their planes.
Starting 23 April 2020, passengers need to wear their protective face masks at all touch-points such as check-in, boarding, in the aircraft cabin, disembarkation, and at baggage collection on arrival.
For passengersâ€™ own comfort, especially on long haul flights, you are advised to bring additional masks and hand sanitizers for your own use.Malaysia Airlines via Malay Mail
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In a statement, Malaysia Airlines wrote that this requirement applies to all their passengers travelling on all domestic, international and chartered flights. Exceptions are provided for infants.
They said that the move was to ensure the comfort and wellbeing of all passengers and airline employees, stressing that they would not accept any passengers that do not have or refuse to wear a face mask at the time of check-in and boarding.
They also reminded passengers to respect personal space of others and observe social distancing where required and requested that all passengers comply with other safety measures in their pre-departure and arrival processes to ensure a safe and comfortable journey.

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3 runners injured in hit and run at KL Marathon

3 runners at the Kuala Lumpur Standard Chartered Marathon 2019 were injured when a car rammed through safety barriers along the MRR2 over the weekend.

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1 runner was critically wounded while the other 2 were left with minor injuries.
The driver, however, fled the scene of the incident.

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28 roads around Kuala Lumpur had been closed on September 28 and 29 from 2.45am to 11.30am to make way for the annual marathon which saw over 30,000 participants running the courses this year.

(Image Credit: KL Marathon)

Reportedly, the car ploughed through safety barriers set along the MRR2 heading to Gombak before crashing onto the racing route.

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Police had identified the driver involved in the hit and run
The woman was said to be driving a rental car at the time of the incident.

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On Facebook, a colleague of the seriously injured victim said that the runner fractured his hip and pelvis, and had injured his head and hands.
Onizuka Rizuan shared several images of his co-worker, 44-year-old Faizul Shahrul who is said to undergo surgery.

The victim was apparently an aid to Rembau MP Khairy Jamaluddin and the former minister is seen tending to the victim in one of the images.
The marathon organisers said that they would be offering assistance to runners affected by the incident.

Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq also asked authorities to resolve the matter swiftly.

I hope the authorities will take swift action in finding the wrongdoer which broke through the safety barriers, and for the organiser to assist the injured victims in whatever ways possible. We prioritise the safety of the Rakyat foremost. #klscm2019
â€” Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) September 29, 2019

Those with information on the incident may contact the authorities or the investigating officer, Insp Nur Nadzirah Abdul Rahim at 0124401093.
Who knew that running could be such a dangerous sport…
We wish the victims a smooth recovery ahead.


Bike Parked Along Sidewalk Sparks Heated Debate About Lack Of Parking Spaces

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Twitter user Adam (@ad4mJohnston) recently posted an image showing motorcyclists and car drivers breaking the rules and parking their vehicles in illegal spaces, and said that it’s one of the reasons why Malaysia will never be a developed country.

His tweet quickly stirred a fiery debate regarding the lack of parking spaces. Some also claimed that Adam could only see the fault of motorcyclists but turned a blind eye to cars parking by the yellow line.
In response, Adam said the motorcycles that were parked haphazardly on the walkway were a nuisance to pedestrians.
Kepala hotak dia sial, macam mana orang nak lalu. Orang panggil mentaliti kelas ketiga marah pulak.— Adam J. 🇲🇾 (@ad4mjohnston) January 10, 2023
Mat tengok guna mata cakap guna akal. Technically semua motor park situ kacau orang nak jalan. Tengok betul-betul. Kalau ada tempat parking elok kau nak menyalak takpelah. We’re talking about a broader problem. Kereta terang park illegal kau tak bising pulak.— Syed Jaymal Zahiid🌹 (@SyedJymalZahiid) January 10, 2023
A netizen suggested having parking boxes drawn for bikes but the idea was quickly shut down because some claimed that there would still be motorcyclists who wouldn’t use the parking spots.
This issue also showed that the problem might get worse without proper urban planning seeing that the number of vehicle ownership keeps rising.
A netizen managed to put the issue into perspective by pointing out that there are 3,287,081 registered motorcycles in Klang Valley but each shopping mall only provides around 300 parking spots, which leads the other motorcyclists to park on sidewalks.
In a June 2022 news report by NST, a road safety expert Professor Dr Kulanthayan K.C. Mani of Universiti Putra Malaysia said there are 33.3 million registered vehicles nationwide compared to a population of 32.6 million.
Out of the 33.3 million registered vehicles, 47.3% were cars; 46.6% were motorcycles, and 4.7% were goods vehicles. The remaining were buses, taxis, self-drive car rentals and others.
Another person shared that motorcyclists in Taipei also park on the walkway but the vehicles don’t block pedestrians because the walkways are really wide.
As always, the debate always returns to improving our public transport service to lessen traffic on the road.
One person said the solution isn’t to build more parking spaces but to improve access and walkability in these areas so fewer people need to drive to the location.
Bro you draw also they won’t park there 😆— Adam J. 🇲🇾 (@ad4mjohnston) January 10, 2023
Fun facts : theres 3,287,081 registered motorcycles in klang valley alone, every mall only provide max 300 parking spots for motorcyclist which led them to park at sidewalk. As soon as we became developed country, the amount will triple n someone will tweet the same as above.— Sakhril (@BanMakhiavelli) January 10, 2023
Not invalidating ur point but here’s another perspective: hv u seen motobikes parking in Taipei? Scooters are really widespread there and so are roadside parking. Even so, so bikes park on walkway. The difference? The walkways are really wide so not blocking anyone— Mei Yi (@meiyiyeap) January 10, 2023
Agreed! But the solution shouldn’t be Build more parking. It should be education to be considerate and improve public transport networks and walkability in these areas so less people will drive there. More parking will only induce more demand— Akash #UNDILAH GE15 🇲🇾🇺🇦🧦🧼 (@Dhillon1138) January 10, 2023

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Malaysian Living In The United States Shares Her Experience Working In The Weed Industry

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Hearing about Malaysians doing really well in various industries abroad isn’t something new. All of us know at least one person who has had some experience working overseas and the rest of us hustling back in Malaysia will always wish them the best in their endeavours abroad.
However, this might be the first Malaysian we’re aware of who is happily working in the marijuana industry in the United States.
Facebook user Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin recently shared her experience working in the controversial industry to her followers, which has stirred interest among Malaysians online.
My work as an officer who monitors the grade and quality of ganja products in the US. First-year anniversary as a compliance officer.Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin via Facebook (Translated from BM)
In her post, Hannah shared how it was recently her first year anniversary working as a marijuana compliance officer who monitors the quality and grade of the marijuana products in the US.
Clarifying that she does not test the marijuana by smoking it, Hannah said that she merely works around the plants as they grow and ensures that they’re compliant with the quality requirements.
She explained that the reason why she wants to share her work with everyone online is to inform and highlight the positive aspects of the infamous plant, adding that she’s confident that it isn’t impossible for Malaysia to use the same system to regulate the use of marijuana here.
Ganja can be regulated well and it won’t be used abusively if it’s industry is strictly and systematically controlled.Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin via Facebook (Translated from BM)
According to Hannah, 11 states in the US have legalised the recreational use of marijuana, while 33 states have only legalised its medical use. In California and Nevada (where she stays), it is legal to use weed both recreationally and medically.
In these two states, weed can be easily obtained at dispensaries. Only those 21-years-old and above are allowed to enter and buy weed at these shops.
Negeri-negeri hijau ialah legal dari segi rekreasi dan medical. Biru cuma medical dan pengguna perlu ada kad khas untuk…Posted by Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin on Sunday, 10 May 2020
Meanwhile, in states where only its medical use is legalised, users need to obtain a special card or a doctor’s prescription before they’re allowed to buy it.
Despite many states already legalising its use, the US still hasn’t legalised the plant at the federal level, which results in the industry being strictly regulated, even at the state level. Therefore, if you buy weed legally in California, for example, you can’t bring it across the border with you into another state.
Users are only allowed to use it in the privacy of their own homes, and are not permitted to use it in public spaces.Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin via Facebook (Translated from BM)
Now that weed has been legalised in 11 states means that there is a lot of work opportunity in the industry, explained Hannah. Employment positions include being a budtender – the person who works behind the dispensary counters, cultivators – those that grow and cultivate the plants, or a compliance officer like Hannah.
Speaking more about her work experience, Hannah shared that her boss, a Latina woman from California, had initially hired her as a bookkeeper to manage the company’s accounts.
Bos saya Priscilla Vilchis dan tanaman pertama beliau. Perhatikan pokok semuanya ada tag khas dengan nombor unik. Inilah…Posted by Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin on Sunday, 10 May 2020
Hannah said that even though she hadn’t had much experience in accounting, she learned a lot on the job. A few months later, she felt like she wanted to contribute more to the company and took the initiative to attend courses and workshops on the cultivation of ganja and on how to use the marijuana seed-to-sale tracing system.
She eventually gained accreditation and her position in the company went up. According to Hannah, her boss said that now, she’s an asset to the company and in the industry because her position is not an easy one to get.
Hannah explained that although the weed industry may seem like a fun one, due to the strict regulations, it can be really hard to navigate.
Even the building needs to have a special licence to operate, which requires yearly renewals. And the licence is far from cheap.Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin via Facebook (Translated from BM)
Additionally, before an individual can work in the industry, potential employees must be put through an extensive background check through the state police department and the Federal Bureau of Investigations (FBI). Biometric fingerprints of employees are recorded and kept in the database.
Any potential employee with a criminal record, even if the crime was a minor one such as an unpaid summon would result in an rejected application. Only those with a clean record and accreditation are allowed to operate within the industry.
Proses aplikasi dan pengambilan cap jari biometrik oleh kerajaan negeri dan FBI. Sebulan lebih kemudian baru dapat agent…Posted by Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin on Sunday, 10 May 2020
Hannah explains that the process is very similar to the one you go through when applying for a permanent resident status in the country. Which means that a record of her background and fingerprints are kept in the federal database used by the state police and FBI.
Once you’ve been successfully hired, you’ll be given a unique agent ID according to your department. For example, Hannah shares that she works in the cultivation building, and she also works in processing the ganja into its final product. Which means that she has two non-transferable unique agent IDs.
Even though we work in mountains of ganja, we can’t use any of it in the building or bring any of the product out. Basically, every action you do is recorded in detail by the system, and by all the cameras set up in the building. Each cannabis plant is also tagged with a unique serial number which is traced by the Metrc system.Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin via Facebook (Translated from BM)
The ID system is called Metrc. Every employee with an ID can be traced in the system, and the system will record and link that employee’s ID number with the cannabis plants he or she works on.
Bila lulus, dapatlah agent ID seperti ini. Nombor ejen adalah unik, dan tak boleh dipindah milik. Maka bila terjadi…Posted by Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin on Sunday, 10 May 2020
If you make a mistake in the cultivation of even one of the plants, the state government will send someone to the building to check on what went wrong.
Sometimes, the homeless will try to look for some weed that we’ve thrown out in our trash. They aren’t aware that we have mixed it all with bleach and sand so that they cannot be used anymore.Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin via Facebook (Translated from BM)
Hannah says that not even one leaf from a cannabis plant is allowed to be brought out of the building, even if it’s to be thrown away in the trash. And all their trash is disposed of in a special container which mixes their waste with bleach and sand to stop people from dumpster diving through their trash looking for rogue leaves or buds to be used.
Saya suka bila dapat trim nug besar-besar seperti Pineapple Upside Down Cake ini. THC nya tidak tinggi tapi saya suka…Posted by Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin on Sunday, 10 May 2020
Even the transport of products to the dispensaries is regulated. The drivers of the transporter vans which deliver the products from them to the dispensaries are specialised drivers who also have agent IDs and the vans can also be traced by the Metrc system.
That’s why there aren’t that many companies who can survive in the industry, and sometimes they decide to cultivate illegally out of their homes and then these products are sold on the black market.Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin via Facebook (Translated from BM)
Once the cannabis her company makes is harvested, it gets tested in the lab to determine it’s tetrahydrocannabinol (THC) and terpenes levels to ensure that the plant is safe for use. Hannah says that part of her job also includes ensuring that every product they make is tested in the lab.
Sistem indoor cultivation kami. Dalam setiap bilik ada iklim sendiri. Bukan murah dan mudah nak setup. Bil elektrik juga tinggi! Janji tanaman sihat dan boleh hasilkan nug besar-besar!Posted by Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin on Sunday, 10 May 2020
Hannah explains that in her company, they cultivate the cannabis plants indoors and don’t need to use any herbicide. They also use organic fertilisers which come from plants like sugar cane. Her company also produces cannabidiol (CBD) products that don’t contain any THC, such as tinctures and topical lotions.
The industry is vast, and even lab positions to test ganja products require a degree. This is what differentiates this industry from the black market. On the black market, the products sold are not certified to be safe. These products might have fungus growing on them, or contain herbicides.Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin via Facebook (Translated from BM)
At the end of her post, Hannah clarifies that she now rarely uses weed. She shares that when she first moved to the US, the doctor changed her medication for depression to cannabis. One year later, she doesn’t need to be medicated anymore.
Produk akhir dalam balang butik. Ghost Train Haze ini antara strain OG yang diminati ramai. Satu balang ini dijual antara USD50-80, berat 3.5 grams atau apa kami panggil “8ths”.Posted by Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin on Sunday, 10 May 2020
But, she says that her interest in the science of this unique medicinal herb will never fade, and hopes that someday it will become legalised at the federal level in the US and in Malaysia.
It’s not easy working in this highly regulated industry. I can say I love my job, and my job is so unique and I know this opportunity won’t come to me if I don’t have an open heart or not believing in science.Hannah Fawwazah Nasaruddin via Facebook
Check out Hannah’s full Facebook post below.

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16 New Cases Detected Today, 12 Of Them Are Local Cases

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The Ministry of Health has reported 16 new cases today (19 August) – 12 local cases and 4 imported cases, bringing the total number of Covid-19 cases nationwide to 9,235.

Below is the breakdown according to state for local cases:
Johor – 1 case (ship screening)Kedah – 7 cases (4 Tawar Cluster, 3 Sala cluster)Penang – 4 cases (Tawar cluster)
As for the 4 import cases, 3 were reported in Kuala Lumpur involving foreign workers and 1 case in Labuan from a ship screening.
No deaths have been reported for today and currently, there are 183 active cases – 7 of them placed under intensive care and 3 patients requiring respiratory assistance.
MOH has also reported that 23 patients have recovered from the virus as of 19 August, with the total number now at 8,925 cases.
Terkini. 🇲🇾 19 Ogos. Jumlah kes baharu #COVID19 kembali meningkat kepada dua digit iaitu 1⃣6⃣ kes – 12 kes tempatan, 4 import. Antara kes tempatan ialah 8 kes dari Kluster Tawar dan 3 kes dari Kluster Sala. Tiada kematian dan kluster baharu dilaporkan hari ini.— KKMPutrajaya🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) August 19, 2020

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Sensitive TLDM Documents Hacked & Leaked On Dark Web

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Sensitive Royal Malaysian Navy (TLDM) documents have reportedly been leaked on the Dark Web.

Singapore’s The Straits Times (ST) wrote that around 70 of the stolen documents that were released were supposedly sourced from hacked TLDM personnel emails.
The documents are said to contain information about TLDM and Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) bases, details on TLDM personnel as well as sensitive communications between TLDM and a United States (US) Navy vessel.
ST reports that TLDM were alerted of the leak but has yet to comment on the matter.
Also leaked were documents from the US Army and Air Force as well as documents from the Nigerian Navy.
TLDM personnel at sea during the Covid-19 pandemic.(Facebook/RoyalMalaysianNavy)
The Dark Web, as its name would imply, is the deepest, darkest parts of the Internet that cannot be accessed using traditional search engines or web browsers like Google, Firefox, Bing, and others.
To browse the Dark Web, users would need special software like the free-to-use The Onion Router hidden service protocol or the Tor browser for short. Which is why Dark Web sites normally end with a .onion instead of a .com, .my, or .org, etc.
(CCM)
The Dark Web is said to be a vast collection of information not available on the “surface level” internet ranging from the harmless of forums and chat sites, to malicious and illegal activities like black markets and child pornography sites.
And as with everything in the world, information remains the most valuable commodity on the Dark Web. It is noted that personal data, as well as information from businesses and even governments are commonly traded online.

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[Watch] Man Barges Into KL Mall While Refusing To Declare Vaccination Status

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So we all know that the latest set of Covid-19 SOPs requires denizens to be fully vaccinated to be allowed into most public premises. However, it seems that there are still those who choose to selfishly violate this simple public health guideline.

Netizens were furious over a video that allegedly showed an individual who refused to declare his vaccination status to security at a local shopping mall in the Klang Valley.
The 14-seconds long clip had recorded a man arguing with the mall’s security guard before supposedly barging into the complex.
“Have you been vaccinated? Are you fully vaccinated?” argued the man repeatedly as he faced up to a guard who inquired about his vaccination status.
The man was later seen walking into the mall, appearing to try and evade another security guard further along the entrance before the video cuts away.
It’s believed that the incident was captured at Ikea Cheras in Kuala Lumpur.
A customer harassing @IKEA Malaysia security guard yesterday. He didn’t want to show his vaccination status and incessantly asked if the guard is fully vaccinated. And then he walked in just like that… So rude. @pedoqpop pic.twitter.com/mU2zXmWDPj— runwitme (@runwitme) September 25, 2021
Comments online show that Malaysians were distraught by the man’s general disregard for health protocols and for being rude to the security guards.
One can’t do this even if you’re not vaccinated at all. U can’t vent your displeasure to a guard who’s only doing his job in keeping everybody safe & deterring a new cluster from mushrooming. A lack of regard for others is bad enough, please don’t become a bully as well.— Gordon Chew (@GordonChew7) September 26, 2021
Some diligent ‘cyber detectives’ even took it upon themselves to break down and analyse the video further to build up a case against the alleged rulebreaker.
Taking a peek at the man’s phone, netizens argue that the individual’s MySejahtera mobile application had shown that he was either not vaccinated or have not been fully vaccinated.
Hmmmm either partially vaccinated or not vaccinated yet pic.twitter.com/YWxyaWrxvD— Cupcake🧁 #Vaccinated (@ngmeirene) September 25, 2021
See, if you’ve been fully vaccinated, your status would show up as a yellow tab on the app, mirroring your official Covid-19 vaccination certificate.
(Credit: kementeriankesihatanmalaysia via Facebook)
With their evidence in hand, many wanted the authorities to quickly identify and locate the individual to get what’s coming for him.
Others had also argued that the man was somehow in the right for enquiring from the security guard if he had been fully vaccinated – pointing to what they call a loophole in government SOP and enforcement.
This is the problem with Malaysians. Always try hard to find loop holes in rules just to justify themselves. This is why Malaysians can’t have nice things. Keep on exploiting the situation when the authority being nice / lenient.— Hydesign (@hydesign_my) September 26, 2021
However, some did correctly infer that official government SOPs dictated in the National Covid-19 Recovery Plan (PPN) did allow for essential service sectors to operate without needing every single one of their employees to be fully vaccinated.
Hahahaha tulah orang kata bodoh, company kalau nak bukak kena senaraikan berapa pekerja yang dah divaksin, kena ikut peratus yang dah ditetapkan. Yang kau gi tanya guard tu kenapa bodoh even dia tak cukup 2 dose still boleh kerja sebab dah ada surat— maymay (@xxlckxx) September 26, 2021

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[Watch] Media Tour Leaves More Questions Than Answers In LCS Scandal

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A media tour can be an excellent opportunity to gain positive press for an organization.

It can also backfire if specific steps aren’t taken.
In the case of the troubled Ministry of Defence (Mindef), attempts to shore up its standing with an aroused and irritable public opinion are seemingly alienating instead of strengthening its cause.
On Saturday (13 August), Mindef took reporters and photographers to see five littoral combat ships (LCS), currently under construction by Boustead Naval Shipyard (BNS), with the first ship 60 per cent completed.
Hari ini @MINDEFMalaysia bawa lebih 20 agensi media ke Lumut utk lihat kapal-kapal LCS yg sudah di peringkat pembinaan, dibawa ke gudang peralatan LCS & diberi taklimat rekabentuk. Lawatan baru bermula. Ini selari dgn ketegasan saya – saya & MINDEF tiada apa hendak disembunyikan. pic.twitter.com/aIsJfgKEkg— Hishammuddin Hussein 🇲🇾 (@HishammuddinH2O) August 13, 2022
BNS Chief Executive Officer Ir Azhar Jumaat, also gave updates on the other LCSs stationed at the Royal Malaysian Navy Base (TLDM) in Lumut, Perak.
According to him, the progress is as follows:
LCS 2 (48 per cent)LCS 3 (43 per cent)LCS 4 (36 per cent) LCS 5 (22 per cent)
The five ships under construction with various stages to be completed signify that the RM6 billion spent by the government has been proven. We have set the path and level of capability, so please give us the opportunity and space to show the reality.BNS Chief Executive Officer, Ir Azhar Jumaat, giving his assurance during the briefing session.
During the two-hour tour, the media were taken to see the progress of the first LCS construction and to view the BNS ship storage warehouse that houses the equipment related to the LCS project.
Azhar is hopeful the public will now believe that ships exist, adding that the ships are made of steel and not wood.
The  Parliamentary Public Accounts Committee (PAC) had exposed the skeleton in the cupboard.
In a report of nearly 250 pages, PAC revealed that RM6.083 billion had been spent on the direct negotiation project, yet not a single ship had been completed.
Just simply shocking! The whole contract is RM9.13 billion for 6 combat ships. RM6 billion paid, but only one ship was delivered so far, which is only 44% completed, and not the Sigma-class vessel wanted by the Navy, but a Sigma-class vessel!! https://t.co/LCw3Kx2P15— Yap Swee Seng (@yapsweeseng) August 5, 2022
Nothing To Hide Or Show?
Critics said the ship shown to the media – far from the RM9 billion spent so far – looks more like scrap than a vessel that can contribute to the operational competence of the navy.
They pointed out that the ship seemed pretty much the same, if not worse, compared to what it was five years ago when it was presented to VIPs.

2017 – Launch 1st LCS depan Sultan Perak2022 – Bawak kawan² dia & media² p tgk kapal yg depa kata ada.Konklusi?2022 nampak macam scrap ship. 5 tahun pin tak siap lagi. Claimed dah rm6b.Bangsat betoi. pic.twitter.com/GzKXzhTAe8— Mo Syafiq AP (@mhmd_syfq) August 13, 2022

At the same time, netizens continued highlighting how the cost had ballooned over the years as the project dragged on.
People also see that RM1.4bil of LCS allocation had been used for other purposes, including cost overruns.
Netizens added that the scandal should not be compared to Penang’s controversial undersea tunnel project.
Syukur duit tak hilang melayang mcm skandal Kapal LCS 🤲 pic.twitter.com/savOmY5kZD— Burt Berkarat (@dermainejupri) August 13, 2022
The blame was also pinned on Umno as the dominant member of the Barisan Nasional (BN) coalition.
They argued that Umno should own up to its mistake instead of taking potshots against the Opposition.

https://twitter.com/abd_wahub/status/1558488135692320768

Numbers Don’t Lie
At the same time, critics said the relevant ministers in charge back then should be held accountable.
They said there should be no excuse as the maths just don’t add up.

https://twitter.com/EbHaerys/status/1558488053915996160

Graf yg tak akan keluar FB Najib & BN.1. Graf kemajuan kerja.Jelas projek LCS tergendala bukan sbb PH.Kontraktor mula stop kerja sbb tak dibayar.2. Graf pembayaran.52% @ RM4.7b telah dibayar as at Dis 2017.Siapa PM,Menteri Kewangan & Pertahanan?Mana pergi semua duit ni? pic.twitter.com/M837I8e370— Syo 🇲🇾🏴 (@forsyo) August 13, 2022
Heads Will Roll
Meanwhile, Senior Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein said the government would ensure the LCSs were delivered at the end of the day.
He regretted the project’s shortcomings and assured wrongdoers would be brought to justice.

READ MORE: TLDR: An Unfinished Defence Project Worth Billions – What Is The LCS And Why Do Politicians Care So Much About It?
All eyes will undoubtedly be on the investigation paper prepared by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (SPRM) to uncover the truth.
SPRM, tasked to hasten its investigation by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, has submitted its findings to the Attorney General’s Office for further action.
With the 15th General Election looming, the stakes could not be higher.
READ MORE: MACC’s Probe On Individuals Linked To The LCS Scandal Completed, Waiting For AGC For Further Action

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“Abang Sado” Who Hit Woman’s Head Jailed Seven Days

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Mohammad Zaim Faiz Tarmizi, 29, was sentenced to seven days in jail by Tapah’s Magistrate’s Court earlier today.

Two days ago, a video of Zaim hitting a female driver’s head while hurling offensive and abusive words went viral on social media. He was then dubbed “abang sado baju merah” by netizens.
The incident happened on 5 June at 5.33 pm at Lata Iskandar, Km22 when both of them were travelling from Cameron Highlands to Tapah. He claimed that she was driving recklessly, almost causing him to get into an accident.
READ MORE [Watch] Man Who Hit Female Driver’s Head In Rage Arrested In Serdang
As reported by NST, Magistrate Siti Hanum Mohmad Sah passed the sentence on Zaim after he pleaded guilty to charges of voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation.
The first charge describes Zaim threatening Amiera Atiqah Shahrizan, 25 by uttering “pecah muka kau sat lagi” (I’ll break your face).
The offence falls under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation, which carries a jail term of up to seven years or a fine, or both, on conviction.
Meanwhile, for the second charge, he voluntarily caused hurt to Amierah under Section 323 of the Penal Code, which provides imprisonment for up to two years or a fine of up to RM2,000 or both.
#NSTnation Magistrate Siti Hanum Mohmad Sah passed the sentence on Mohammad Zaim Faiz Tarmizi after he pleaded guilty to charges of voluntarily causing hurt and criminal intimidation. #RoadBully #Intimidation #Court #Police https://t.co/h8oNymqcnn— New Straits Times (@NST_Online) June 9, 2023
Deputy Public Prosecutor, Geetha Jora Singh suggested that the accused should be given appropriate punishment because the man’s actions are serious offences and it serves as a message to the public not to repeat such actions.
“By giving a light punishment, such offence will be taken lightly by others,” she said.
However, Zaim, who was unrepresented and earns RM4,000 monthly as a factory supervisor pleaded for a light sentence because he supports a child and a wife who is eight months pregnant.
“I plead for a light punishment. During the incident, the complainant tried to overtake (my car) but there was a car in front. If she did that, it could cause a fatal accident to my family and those at the back (of my car).
“That is why I was so mad. I have my pregnant wife and my child in my car,” he said.
Before handing down the sentence, Siti Hanum advised the accused to think first before acting and that every action has consequences not only for oneself but for family members and the community.
“The court is the last bastion of justice for all people. Punishment should be a lesson for all. Think before you act. Think about your family first,” she said.
The court sentenced Zaim to seven days in jail and the sentence begins today.

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[Watch] ‘Tornado’ Spotted In Melaka Is Actually A Waterspout But It’s Still Dangerous, Says MetMalaysia

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Yesterday, a video showing a tornado above the sea at Pantai Siring in Merlimau, Melaka, went viral.

MetMalaysia has confirmed that the tornado in the viral video was in fact a waterspout.
The waterspout could be spotted from several areas in Pulau Besar as well. The island is situated across Pantai Siring.
The weather forecast in Melaka yesterday also showed chances of thunderstorms, heavy rain and strong winds occurring.
However, it was unconfirmed at what time the waterspout was spotted.

Although waterspouts are weaker than land tornadoes, the public is advised not to go near one if they ever come across it in the future.
According to Utusan, MetMalaysia director Muhammad Helmi Abdullah explained that a waterspout could destroy items in its path, especially weak structures.
The waterspout coupled with strong winds could cause strong waves and endanger people on small boats. The public should also refrain from partaking in water activities when this happens.
Helmi added that people at home should stay on the ground floor of the home and if possible, shelter in a corner of the room with a strong structure. They should also stay away from areas with mirrors, windows or glass doors.

A waterspout is a common phenomenon in Malaysia due to the nation’s location in the tropical belt. Waterspouts can form whenever storm clouds gather in an open area with high humidity.
According to Helmi, a waterspout can measure as high as 50 metres.
READ MORE: Tornadoes In Malaysia, Really?

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New Sabah CM Under Quarantine After Contact With Covid-19 Patient

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Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Hajiji Mohd Noor will be placed under self-quarantine for 14 days starting today.

It was reported that he made the decision as a precautionary measure after coming into contact with an individual who tested positive for Covid-19.
According to a statement by Sabah State Secretary Datuk Safar Untong, the state government will function as usual and any meeting that needs to be carried out will be done via video conferencing.
Earlier, Hajiji was in the process of forming the new state government after Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS) coalition won the Sabah State Elections.

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Here’s Your Candidates For The Melaka State Elections

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Melaka elections are coming up on 20 November and there are 28 seats up for grabs as multiple parties are fighting to take over the state.

Here’s what you need to know:
Chief Minister Candidates
Pakatan Harapan (PH) – Melaka PKR Chairman Adly ZahariPerikatan Nasional (PN) – Bersatu Deputy Women Chief Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin Barisan Nasional (BN) – Melaka BN Chairman Datuk Sulaiman Md Ali

The Parties
Pakatan Harapan – Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR), Democratic Action Party (DAP), Parti Amanah Negara (AMANAH)Perikatan Nasional – BERSATU, PAS, GERAKANBarisan Nasional – United Malays National Organisation (UMNO), Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC), Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA)Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (PUTRA)
Credit: Malay Mail
Number of seats contested according to party:
Pakatan Harapan
PKR – 11 seatsAMANAH – 9 seatsDAP – 8 seats
Perikatan Nasional
BERSATU – 15 seatsPAS – 8 seatsGERAKAN – 5 seats
Barisan Nasional
UMNO – 20 seatsMCA – 7 seats MIC – 1 seat
PUTRA
5 seats
Independent
22 seats
Credit: Malay Mail

The candidates
Now that you know the areas where these politicians are going to slug it out, here is the list of candidates according to reports from NST:
N1 Kota Linggi
Rosli Abdullah (UMNO – BN)Julasapiyah Kassim (AMANAH – PH)Aziah Mohd Sa’ad (PAS – PN)Kamisan Palil (Independent)
N02 Tanjung Bidara
Datuk Seri Ab. Rauf Yusoh (UMNO – BN)Zainal Hassan (PKR – PH)Datuk Mas Ermieyati Samsudin (BERSATU – PN)
N03 Ayer Limau
Hameed Mytheen Kunju Basheer (UMNO – BN)Mazenah Baharuddin (AMANAH – PH)Dr Nordina Abd Latif (BERSATU – PN)
N04 Lendu
Datuk Seri Utama Sulaiman Md Ali (UMNO – BN)Mohd Asri Ibrahim (PKR – PH)Major (R) Abdullah Mahadi (BERSATU – PN)
N05 Tabuh Naning
Zulkiflee Mohd Zin (UMNO – BN)Zairi Suboh (AMANAH – PH)Abu Hashim Abdul Samad (PAS – PN)
N06 Rembia
Datuk Muhamad Jailani Khamis (UMNO – BN)Zamri Pakiri (PKR – PH)Zamzuri Arifin (Bersatu – PN)Sabarudin Kudus (Independent)K. Murali (Independent)
N07 Gadek
P. Shanmugam (MIC – BN)G. Saminathan (DAP – PH)Mohd Amir Fitri Muharam (BERSATU – PN)Laila Norinda Maon (PUTRA)Azafen Amin (Independent)Mohan Singh (Independent)
N08 Machap Jaya
Ngwe Hee Sem (MCA – BN)Law Bing Haw (PKR – PH)Tai Siong Jiul (BERSATU – PN)Abdul Aziz Osani Kasim (IMAN)Azlan Daud (Independent)
N09 Durian Tunggal
Zahari Abd Kalil (UMNO – BN)Datuk Mohd Sofi Abdul Wahab (AMANAH – PH)Ja’afar Othman (Pas – PN)Mohd Erfan Mahrilar (Independent)
N10 Asahan
Fairul Nizam Roslan (UMNO – BN)Datuk Seri Idris Haron (PKR – PH)Dhanesh Basil (Gerakan – PN)Mohd Akhir Ayob (Independent)Azmar Abdul Hamid (Independent)Mohd Noor Salleh (Independent)
N11 Sungai Udang
Datuk Seri Mohamad Ali Mohamad (UMNO – BN)Hasmorni Tamby (PKR – PH)Dr Mohd Aleef Yusof (BERSATU – PN)Mohd Zahar Hashim (Independent)
N12 Pantai Kundor
Tuminah Kadi @ Mohd Hashim (UMNO – BN)Datuk Nor Azman Hassan (AMANAH – PH)Mohamad Ridzwan Mustafa (BERSATU – PN)
N13 Paya Rumput
Datuk Rais Yasin (UMNO – BN)Datuk Seri Shamsul Iskandar Md Akin (PKR – PH)Muhammad Faris Izwan Mazlan (BERSATU – PN)Mohamad Hashidi Mohd Zin (Putra)Mohd Jaini Dimon (Independent)
N14 Klebang
Datuk Lim Ban Hong (MCA – BN)Datuk Gue Teck (PKR – PH)Bakri Jamaluddin (PAS – PN)
N15 Pengkalan Batu
Datuk Kalsom Nordin (UMNO – BN)Muhammad Danish Zainuddin (DAP – PH)Mohd Azrudin Md Idris (BERSATU – PN)Dr Mohd Aluwi Sari (PUTRA)Datuk Norhizam Hassan Baktee (Independent)
N16 Ayer Keroh
Yong Fun Juan (MCA – BN)Kerk Chee Yee (DAP – PH)Datuk Seri Micheal Gan Peng Lam (Gerakan – PN)
N17 Bukit Katil
Datuk Hasnoor Sdg Husin (UMNO – BN)Adly Zahari (AMANAH – PH)Muhammad Al Afiz Yahya (Pas – PN)Abdul Hamid Mustapah (Independent)
N18 Ayer Molek
Datuk Rahmad Mariman (UMNO – BN)Mohd Rafee Ibrahim (PKR – PH)Mohd Fadly Samin (BERSATU – PN)Ahmad Muaz Idris (Independent)
N19 Kesidang
Leong Hui Ying (MCA – BN)Allex Seah Shoo Chin (DAP – PH)Patrick Ng Chin Kae (Gerakan – PN)
N20 Kota Laksamana
Benjamin Low Chin Hong (MCA – BN)Low Chee Leong (DAP – PH)Karen Fong Khai Ling (Gerakan – PN)
N21 Duyong
Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem (Umno – BN)Damian Yeo Shen Li (DAP – PH)Datuk Kamarudin Sidek (Pas – PN)Mohd Faizal Amzah (PUTRA)Gan Tian Soh (Independent)Muhamad Hafiz Ishak (Independent)
N22 Bandar Hilir
Lee Kah Sean (MCA – BN)Leng Chau Yen (DAP – PH)Clarice Chan Ming Wang (Gerakan – PN)Mak Chee Kin (Independent)
N23 Telok Mas
Datuk Abdul Razak Abdul Rahman (Umno – BN)Datuk Ashraf Mukhlis Minghat (AMANAH – PH)Datuk Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen (BERSATU – PN)Muhammad Ariff Adly Mohammad (Independent)
N24 Bemban
Datuk Koh Chin Han (MCA – BN)Tey Kok Kiew (DAP – PH)Dr Mohd Yadzil Yaakub (BERSATU – PN)Azmi Kamis (Independent)Ng Choon Koon (Independent)
N25 Rim
Datuk Khaidhirah Abu Zahar (UMNO – BN)Prasanth Kumar Brakasam (PKR – PH)Azalina Abdul Rahman (BERSATU – PN)
N26 Serkam
Datuk Zaidi Attan (UMNO – BN)Muhammad Khomeini Kamal (AMANAH – PH)Ahmad Bilal Rahudin (Pas – PN)Norazlanshah Hazali (Independent)
N27 Merlimau
Dr Muhamad Akmal Saleh (UMNO – BN)Azrin Ab Majid (AMANAH – PH)Abd Alim Shapie (PAS – PN)
N28 Sungai Rambai
Siti Faizah Abdul Azis (UMNO – BN)Farzana Hayani Mohd Nasir (PKR – PH)Muhammad Jefri Safry (BERSATU- PN)Nazatul Asyraf Md Dom (PUTRA)
Credit: Malay Mail

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“It’s Too Short” M’sian Woman’s Dress Prevented Her From Visiting Dad In Selayang Hospital

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Once again, some people’s obsession with ‘appropriate’ clothing has been implemented without rationale.

A Twitter user Eliza (@elizanathaniel) was denied entry to see her father in the Selayang Hospital emergency ward because the security guard deemed her attire inappropriate.
Amoi! Why did you wear so short? Quickly la, amoi!The hospital security guard allegedly yelled at Eliza.
Eliza said she wore a black shift shapeless dress with sleeves that stopped just above the knee and said she didn’t think of what she wore because it was an emergency situation.
I have been denied entry to see my dad in the Emergency Ward, not cause of Covid, noooo friends, not cause its not allowed (cause one person is allowed at a time) but BECAUSE I WAS DEEMED DRESSED INAPPROPRIATE. I wore a shift shapeless with sleeves AND JUST ABOVE THE KNEE…. pic.twitter.com/MIwRyWJvJ1— Eliza Nathaniel (@elizanathaniel) March 16, 2022
She claimed that there were other visitors who wore shorter shorts than her but they weren’t stopped.
Eliza asked what if it was the last time she could see her father and she was denied just because someone else didn’t agree with what she wore.
Netizens believe that a lot of staff in public service followed the rules blindly without using critical thinking skills.
A netizen pointed out how ridiculous the rules for appropriate clothing were. They shared that they once wore shorts for a wound dressing appointment but was told to cover up more next time.
Still, it’s a wonder why the hospital staff behaved like the religious police.

The All Womens’ Action Society (AWAM) criticised dress policing and said it was a violation of basic healthcare access.
AWAM added that the Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has clarified in 2015 that dress codes were just guidelines.
How ‘shift shapeless w/ sleeves & just above the knees’ isn’t “decently dressed” is beyond comprehension. Plus, @DGHisham clarified in 2015 that🏥dress codes are just guidelines. This dress policing is unnecessary & a violation of basic right to healthcare facility access https://t.co/UntnCJkdU0— All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) (@AWAMMalaysia) March 18, 2022
Action had been taken
In response to the incident, Dr Noor Hisham said the hospital security personnel has been reprimanded.
The security personnel was also told to practice “appropriate communication” when dealing with patients and their next-of-kin.
Jabatan Keselamatan Hospital Selayang telah mengambil tindakan penambahbaikan dgn memberi teguran kpd pengawal keselamatan tersebut agar mengamalkan tatacara komunikasi yg sesuai ketika berurusan bersama pesakit mahupun waris agar perkara yang sama tidak berulang di masa hadapan.— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) March 18, 2022
Eliza said she was told that action has already been taken and tweeted that she would no longer tweet about it because the matter has been resolved.
She indicated that she might remove the Twitter thread soon, as kindly requested by the Health Ministry (KKM).
I’m not here to cause a scene but for the right rules & policies to be taken for us to not face the lack of empathy especially in an ER. It’s a shame really because the staff and doctors were 100% wonderful and true hero’s but the total experience ruined by a few bad apples who represented the security of the hospital took it too far. But we SEE YOU AND WE WILL VOICE IT.Eliza Nathaniel

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Newly-Opened Citadines Prai In Penang Offers Comfort And Convenience

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Citadines Prai Penang officially opened to the public yesterday (4 May).

 Located in Bukit Mertajam, this serviced residence is surrounded by numerous multinational companies, offices and high-tech enterprises. It’s also a short walking distance to Juru Sentral, Icon City, restaurants and entertainment venues that cater to residents’ leisure and recreational needs.
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The grand launch was officiated by Chief Minister of Penang, Chow Kon Yeow. In his speech, he mentioned that 5 years ago, he would always pass by this area when returning from KL and he is proud of the changes the area has gone through, with various rapid development.
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I have on many occasions stressed that the future of Penang lies in Seberang Prai, the mainland of the state. If we were to aim high enough and to see far enough, the fact remains that the vast opportunities for economic growth and income generator for Penang are in tourism and in long stays especially for our booming economic with foreign experts needed within the industrial areas in Prai.YAB Chow Kon Yeow, Chief Minister of Penang
Just 40 minutes away from the island, Citadines Prai Penang is a serviced apartment with 168 units providing the comforts of a hotel. Being a serviced apartment, each room comes with a kitchen, washer, dryer, living room and even housekeeping service, meant for those looking for a comfortable and hassle-free stay.
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Whether it’s a night or a month, or even a year, try staying at Citadines for your comfortable business trip or splendour staycation. They also have a Resident’s Lounge in the lobby to serve residents and visitors breakfast.
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Especially for their “Citadines Loves Coffee” programme, they have partnered with local communities to bring unique coffee experiences to guests. The Café Check-in experience at Citadines Prai Penang offers guests a friendly reception with a relaxing café as they step into the lobby where guests can interact and chat over a refreshing brew of java.
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With its strategic location, those staying at Citadines Prai Penang can explore some of the best food in Bukit Mertajam such as Cendol, Cup Rice, Duck Egg Char Koay Teow and Yam Rice.
For exciting places to visit, first there is the Bukit Mertajam Old Town itself. Other places include the Pek Kong Cheng Temple, Malaysia’s Biggest King of Hell Burn, Coffee Factory, St Anne’s Church, House of Tan Sri Wong Pow Nee, and many more.
Citadines Prai Penang brand story ‘For The Love Of Cities’ promotes all we want to discover about Prai. We all know Georgetown, the island but how many of us would know about Bukit Mertajam, Prai? We will take guests to hidden gems, historical sites, places of interest, thus promoting Penang globally, in the eyes of the world.Mr Mondi Mecja, Ascott’s Country General Manager for Malaysia
Citadines Prai Penang marks the third operational property and the first Citadines within Penang for Ascott Malaysia. There will be numerous more properties to be launched in the near future under Ascott and CapitaLand Investment Limited (CLI) as part of their expansion plan in Malaysia.
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While you’re here, perhaps you would like to read up on a comfortable and luxurious retirement home. If you or someone you know is a senior looking for a place to stay, look no further, this place in Bangsar caters to all your healthy senior living needs. Read the article below to know more about Domitys Bangsar.
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Heineken 0.0 is targeted at non-Muslims aged 21 and above

The halal-ness of the new Heineken 0.0 non-alcoholic beer has been stirring the internet recently.
Though this is not the first time the halal-ness of a beverage has been questioned in Malaysia.
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The Dutch company released a statement about the matter, where they clarify that the Heineken 0.0 is non-halal and is targeted at non-Muslims, aged 21 and above.
Heineken also adds that the beverage is only available in the non-halal section of supermarkets and convenience stores, as it carries signage indicating that the product is strictly for non-Muslims, ages 21 and above.

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Due to the commotion surrounding this matter, Minister at the Prime Ministerâ€™s Department, Datuk Dr. Mujahid Yusof had also stepped in with a statement.
Mujahid stressed that it was not a wise move to produce products that would mislead Muslims.

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Nonetheless, Heineken emphasizes that the drink was introduced in Malaysia to provide a choice for non-Muslim consumers who enjoy the taste of beer without the effect of alcohol.
There are even disclaimers on their social media advertisements, *Non-Muslims, 21+ only.

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Besides that, the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (JAKIM), has explained thoroughly on their Facebook page that there is no halal certification given to the drink.

Menurut JAKIM, minuman ringan yang dibuat dengan niat dan cara sama seperti proses membuat arak, sama ada mengandungi banyak atau sedikit alkohol atau alkoholnya disuling, adalah haram diminum.
According to JAKIM, beverages made with same intention and method as liquor, regardless having a little or no alcohol content, is still haram.
JAKIM via Facebook
So guys, do read the signs and labels before drinking or consuming anything OK.