Police Nabs ‘Gunsmith’ Together With Meth In Sitiawan

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The police apprehended a 39-year-old local gun enthusiast with a handmade rifle, a fake pistol and a packet of methamphetamine, among other things, in Sitiawan, Perak, on 26 September.

According to Perak police chief Comm Datuk Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri, the man, who worked as a blacksmith, was caught at a house in Taman Mewah Jaya at around 12.30am.
Mohd Yusri said that the suspect confessed to his interest in making weapons and it only took him a month to learn how to assemble the rifles through online videos.
“There were three rifles found, along with a fake gun, a modified small gas cylinder, a pair of handcuffs, two keys, and 0.634kg methamphetamine,” Mohd Yusri was quoted as saying by The Star.
He also added that the drug was found in a transparent plastic bag.
The suspect tested positive for drugs and also has a prior record related to illegal substances. He has been remanded for three days.
The case is being investigated under Section 38 (1) of the Dangerous Drug Act 1952 and Section 36(1) of the Firearm Act 1960, added Mohd Yusri.
Meanwhile, in a separate case, a 22-year-old man was nabbed together with more than 4kg of heroin at Terminal Meru Jaya on 26 September.
Mohd Yusri said that the drugs, estimated to be worth RM158,730, can be used by up to 15,000 drug addicts.
“Our investigation revealed that the drugs are for the local market,” he said.
However, the suspect, who is unemployed, tested negative for drugs.
He said the case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Act 1952.

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Woman Quits RM3700 Job To Become Cashier With RM1500 Salary

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A 35-year-old Malaysian woman has decided to resign from her RM3700 job to become a cashier with a salary of only RM1500.

Despite the significant pay cut, she claims her quality of life and mental health have improved.
According to Malaysian Pay Gap, a local Instagram page sharing information on salaries, the woman anonymously shared her career switch story for various reasons.
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She used to work as a project management assistant with a monthly salary of RM3700. Her job required her to be on call 24/7 and clients or anyone could contact her anytime.
Additionally, each project had tight deadlines that added to the stress.
Feeling overwhelmed and burnt out, she ultimately decided to resign for the sake of her mental and emotional well-being.
Money Can’t Buy Happiness
She then found a job as a cashier at a nearby supermarket, which pays only RM1500 per month but is within a 2-minute walk from her home.
Although she earns less now, she says her overall quality of life has improved significantly.
She no longer has to deal with the stress and pressure of her previous job and can enjoy her free time without worrying about being contacted by clients or meeting deadlines.
The woman’s story has resonated with many netizens, sparking discussions about the importance of work-life balance and personal fulfilment over material gain.
Some suggest taking a career break or switching to lower-paying jobs that are better for one’s health.
The Impact of Stress And Burnout On Overall Well-Being
In recent years, there has been increasing awareness and emphasis on the importance of work-life balance in Malaysia.
Work-life balance can be hard for Malaysians due to several factors.
One of the main reasons is the culture of long working hours and a “work-first” mentality that is prevalent in some industries or companies.
This can make it difficult for employees to prioritize their personal lives and take time off for leisure activities or family responsibilities.
No wonder tak ramai yang akan balik or bekerja di Malaysia kalau dah ada peluang untuk bekerja di luar negara. Benefits teramat jauh beza.Work life balance pun terjaga. https://t.co/FcRpGe741y— Zafran | PruBSN | Wedding Template (@zafranmustafa) September 12, 2022
In addition, commuting can also be a challenge in Malaysia, particularly in urban areas where traffic congestion is common.
Long commute times can add to employees’ work hours and reduce their time for personal activities.
Furthermore, the cost of living in Malaysia can also be a factor, especially for those struggling to make ends meet.
It can lead to employees working longer hours or taking on multiple jobs to support themselves and their families, making it difficult to achieve a work-life balance.
In Malaysia, graphic designer + 10 years working after graduation, couldnt even get to RM10k. In fact, gaji kekal rendah, RM3.5k sebulan https://t.co/uAvT5AiRc8 pic.twitter.com/6w692PtEl4— Jose Rizal (@PepeJsRizal) April 18, 2023
The thought of working in Malaysia scares me. Gaji rendah, high cost of living, stress. Working hours 8-5 but mengadap traffic jam lagi memang tak lah boleh balik cepat 😳😫😭— meen (@meennnv) March 30, 2018
While it is true that having financial stability can make it easier to prioritize personal activities over work, work-life balance is achievable for people of all income levels with some sacrifices and a change of mindset.
It is possible for anyone willing to prioritize their well-being and set boundaries around their work commitments.
Work life balance is for the previleged in Malaysia. No one can achieve this unless you have kabel or a well off family https://t.co/K0LlJ4MIvS— Gerald but he loves sunsets (@luc1al) April 5, 2023

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Official RMCO SOP As Of 1st January 2021 (In English)

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This SOP is outdated. Please refer to our website for the latest updates.

Areas Involved
Nationwide except for areas under Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO).

Duration
Effective 1 January 2021 (from 12.01 am) until 31 March 2021 (11.59 pm)
Notes
Fixed Instructions
Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988)Subject to rulings issued by National Security Council (MKN) and Ministry of Health (MOH)Instructions, rules, and SOPs under the respective Ministry / Department / AgencyOther instructions issued from time to time by the Health Director-General
Activities not allowed
According to the List of Prohibited Activities (Negative List) (HERE)
Activities allowed
All sectors and activities are ALLOWED except for those specified in the List of Prohibited Activities (Negative List).
Movement Control
Travel within RMCO areas, to other RMCO areas, and to CMCO areas is ALLOWED.Travel to EMCO areas REQUIRES PERMISSION from Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM)Transit travel is NOT ALLOWED to stop in EMCO areas.Number of passengers travelling inside a private vehicle is subject to the vehicle’s capacity. However, high-risk individuals and children are not encouraged to go out into public, open, and crowded areas.Number of passengers within commercial vehicles for transporting goods and services, as well as economic/industrial chain of activities is subject to the registration licence of the vehicle.Movement of private vehicles, government departments, or private companies for the purpose of going to and from the workplace or for official government business is subject to the seating capacity of the vehicle.Activities and services at all airports and seaports are ALLOWED to operate.Public transport services, such as buses, express bus, LRT / MRT / ERL / Monorail, ferry, plane, taxi / e-hailing and other public transportation are ALLOWED to operate (operating hours are subject to licence terms) dependent on vehicle capacity.
Activities Within RMCO Areas
Business / economy / industry are ALLOWED to operate as prescribed by the Government. Supermarkets, shopping malls, and retail outlets are ALLOWED to operate according to the set SOP and operating hours are subject to the licence / permit approved by the relevant Ministry / Agency / Local Authority.Restaurant, shops / food stalls, food trucks, roadside hawkers, circulating hawkers, food court / hawker centre, roadside stalls / kiosks, grocery stores and convenience stores are ALLOWED to operate and their operating hours are subject to the licence / permit approved by the relevant Ministry / Agency / Local Authority in compliance with the Food Sector SOPs.Restaurants and eateries are ALLOWED to operate on a dine-in basis (WITH 1 METER DISTANCING BETWEEN CUSTOMERS), take away, delivery or drive-through in compliance with the Food Sector SOPs (Business Premises, Non-Premises Hawkers, Building Markets and Retail / Retail Food & Beverage). Operation hours are subject to terms of licence.Operation of daily markets, wholesale markets, farmers market, night market and Bazar Larut Malam (uptown, downtown, and the like) follows normal operation hours (subject to Local Authority) with compliance to SOPs and practices in the new normal.Operation hours for pumping fuel at petrol stations is subject to the licence / permit approved by the relevant Ministry / Agency/ Local Authority.Operation of laundromats are ALLOWED and the operating hours are subject to the licence / permit approved by the relevant Ministry / Agency/ Local Authority.Operation of other businesses for daily needs are ALLOWED and the operating hours are subject to the licence / permit approved by the relevant Ministry / Agency/ Local Authority.
Medical / Health Services
Government and private clinics and hospitals are ALLOWED to operate 24 hours or according to the time set by the Government.Pharmacies and drug stores operate according to the time stated in the licensing terms.
Health Protocol
Owner of the premises must control the entry and exit of customers to the premises with 1-meter physical distancing.Owner of premises must ensure that customers check-in when visiting the premises using MySejahtera or by manually providing their name and phone number, as well as, have their body temperature scanned. Individuals with a temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius and above are NOT ALLOWED to enter the premises.Premises owners must limit the number of customers on the premises in a given time with 1-meter physical distancing and display the maximum number of customers allowed on the premises.Staff, suppliers, and customers are required to wear face masks properly as recommended by MOH while on the premises.
It is mandatory to wear a face mask, especially when in crowded public places, except for the following activities and places:
At own residence with other household members.In hotel rooms / paid private accommodation with other household members.Private working spaces.Sports and recreational activities indoor and outdoor.Own private vehicles with other household members.Public places and spaces, indoors and outdoors, without any other individuals.While eating and drinking in public places.
Occupational Activities
Movement into / out of RMCO areas to CMCO areas is ALLOWEDMovement into / out of RMCO areas to EMCO areas is NOT ALLOWED except for essential services.
Sports and Recreational Activities
Sports and recreational activities are ALLOWED in compliance with Sports and Recreational Sector SOPs.Organised local tournaments / competitions are ALLOWED subject to approval by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and in compliance with the Sports and Recreational Sector SOPs. Local audience capacity is limited to 10% or 4,000 spectators / supporters of the full seating capacity of the venue, or whichever is lower.Organised international tournaments / competitions are ALLOWED subject to approval by the Ministry of Youth and Sports and in compliance with the Sports and Recreational Sector SOPs. The entry of participants / officials to Malaysia is subject to the Immigration Department’s authority with a letter of support from the Ministry of Youth and Sports.Participants / officials for Team Sports and Combat Sports from CMCO and EMCO areas must undergo an RTK Antigen test and confirmed Covid-19 negative before being allowed to participate in local tournaments / competitions.
Economic Sector Activities and Industries
Economic and industrial sector activities in RMCO areas can operate as prescribed by the Government in compliance with set SOPs.All vehicles related to industry, business, and manufacturing are ALLOWED to operate including across districts and states.
Fisheries, Plantation, and Agriculture Sector Activities
Fisheries, plantation, agriculture, livestock, and all related sectors of the food chain are ALLOWED to operate.
MICE (Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions)
Business events related to meetings, incentives, conventions, and exhibitions are ALLOWED to operate in compliance with physical distancing, mandatory wearing of face masks, and in accordance with RMCO MICE SOP (HERE, page 11).Entry of Business Travellers for business / event purposes from countries allowed by the Government MUST use the One Stop Center (OSC) MIDA platform in compliance with entry requirements set by the Government.
Tourism and Cultural Activities
The following domestic tourism activities are ALLOWED to operate in compliance with physical distancing, mandatory wearing face masks, and based on the relevant SOPs;
Public tourist attractions such as zoos, farms, aquariums, edutainment centers, recreational parks, extreme / adventure / nature parks and others;Premises of art, culture, and heritage, such as museums, libraries, art galleries, culture heritage centers / villages, cultural performance stages and others;Theme parks and Family Entertainment Centers.Other tourism and cultural activities OTHER THAN those stated in the List of Prohibited Activities (Negative List) must follow existing Tourism and Cultural Sector SOPs that are in effect (HERE, HERE, and HERE).
Religious Activities
Activities at mosques and suraus are ALLOWED in compliance with Mosque and Surau Activity SOPs and rules set by the State Religious Authority.Activities in non-Muslim places of worship are ALLOWED in compliance with Non-Muslim Places of Worship – Social Sector SOPs.
Education
Schools, Public and Private Higher Education Institutions, Vocational Colleges, Tahfiz Centers, and other educational institutions are ALLOWED to open.Tuition classes, music classes, dance classes, arts, recitation classes (kelas mengaji), language classes and the like.
Creative Industries
Creative industry activities and sectors are ALLOWED in compliance with the Creative Industry Sector SOPs (HERE, and HERE)
Child Care Centers, Tabika, Tadika, and Taska
Childcare centers, kindergartens (Tabika and Tadika), and nurseries (Taska) are ALLOWED to operate in compliance with Social Care Sector (TASKA) SOPs.
Meetings
Face-to-face meetings of Government and private agencies at offices, hotels, convention centers and the like are ALLOWED with compliance to physical distancing and the mandatory wearing of face masks.
Events and Gatherings
Official and informal ceremonies of the Government, private organisations, or social gatherings such as feasts, weddings, engagements, receptions, aqiqah ceremonies, prayer ceremonies (doa selamat), tahlil celebrations, birthdays, reunions, retreats and other social events are ALLOWED in accordance with General SOPs for Organising Government and Private Events and General SOPs for Organising Social Events.
Other Activities That Are Allowed
Other activities not stated in the List of Prohibited Activities (Negative List) are ALLOWED in accordance with existing SOPs.
List of Prohibited Activities (Negative List)
Entertainment Activities
Activities in pubs and nightclubs, except for restaurant businesses inside pubs and nightclubs.
Sports and Recreational Activities
Involvement of participants / officials from abroad in sports tournaments / competitions in Malaysia without entry permissions from the Malaysian Immigation Department (JIM).Involvement of participants / officials in international tournaments / competitions abroad without permission to leave the country from the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM).Total number of audience exceeding 10% / 4,000 spectators / supporters out of the full seating capacity of the venue.Mass activities that involve the participation of more than 500 people at one time.
Tourism Activities
Tourism activities in EMCO areasOut of state tourism activities by citizens and domestic tourism activities involving foreign tourists entering Malaysia, except for tourists from countries as stated by the Minister in compliance with the entry requirements set by the Government.
Entry of Foreign Nationals
The entry of nationals from any country into Malaysia, except for those who have obtained approval from the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) in compliance with the entry requirements set by the Government.
Other Prohibited Activities
Any activity that results in a crowd being present in one place where physical distancing is difficult and lack of compliance to directives issued by the Health Director-General.Other matters decided by the Government from time to time.
Check out the full official SOPs in BM HERE.

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“We’ll Clean It Up” Says JKNNS After Rat-Infested Hospital In Negeri Sembilan Goes Viral

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After complaints of rats making their rounds in Hospital Tuanku Ja’afar Hospital on Monday, 14 March, the Negeri Sembilan Health Department (JKNNS) has conducted an immediate investigation and taken measures to improve the cleanliness of the hospital.

According to The Star, State Health director Datuk Dr Harlina Abdul Rashid said the department has increased the frequency of the cleaning and garbage collection schedule.
The hospital maintenance concessionaires were also instructed to identify locations frequented by rats and increase the number of traps installed as well as schedule pest control and carry out planned preventive maintenance every day and month using appropriate methods. The Entomology and Pest unit is also involved in conducting investigations and providing technical advisory services to ensure effective implementation of prevention activities and pest control.State Health director Datuk Dr Harlina Abdul Rashid said in a statement.
She added that the state Health Department truly appreciated the public feedback and strive to ensure the comfort and safety of the public who sought treatment at the hospital.

Previously, TikTok user @dayanaradzuan shared her sister’s experience in the government hospital.
Her sister, who was positive for Covid-19, was admitted to the local hospital and saw rats running around Ward 3B.
Dayana claimed that her sister’s report to the nurses was ignored so she decided to viral the issue publicly. Her video gained around 438k views and 23k likes at the time.
READ MORE: [Watch] Public Hospital Patient Watched In Disgust After Seeing A Rat Rummaging Around The Ward

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[Watch] Major Accident Near Menora Tunnel Involving A Bus, 9 Cars

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Multiple vehicles were involved in a major accident on Friday (12 May) at Kilometer 256.7 in the northbound direction between the Menora Tunnel and Kuala Kangsar, Perak.

The incident caused traffic congestion along a distance of about 10 kilometres due to road closures for rescue work.
PLUS Malaysia Berhad reported that the incident had been resolved, and both lanes reopened at 6:57 pm.
However, traffic was still reported to be moving slowly.
Videos of the recent accident show a car believed to have been crushed after being hit by the bus involved.
Two other vehicles were also seen stuck to the front of the bus.
However, the status of the victims involved in the accident is unknown at the time of writing.

Past Accidents at Menora Tunnel Raise Safety Concerns
This is not the first time an accident has occurred in this area.
The Menora Tunnel has been the site of several accidents in the past.
In 2019, a bus carrying passengers collided with a trailer truck, killing two people and injuring several others.
In 2017, a similar accident occurred when a bus crashed into a trailer truck, causing multiple injuries.
With such heavy traffic, accidents are unfortunately not uncommon.
PLUS Malaysia Berhad has urged all drivers to exercise caution when driving in this area to prevent future accidents.
Kemalangan melibatkan lori treler dan bas ekspress.10 km trafik jam.Hala ke Ipoh / KL. Sblm Menora tunnel.Rancang perjalanan anda. pic.twitter.com/PyHiIB5jh7— BALAGANESH (@balaganesh_88) December 13, 2018

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For The First Time Ever, A Malaysian Whisky Has Won At The World Spirits Competition

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In a tremendous win for the local spirits industry, a Malaysian-made whisky just made history by bagging the Silver Award at the San Francisco World Spirit Competition (SFWSC) 2020.

The winning spirit is Timah, an 8-year double-peated whisky named after the Malay word for “tin”, that was among the “outstanding spirits that show refinement, finesse, and complexity” in the Other Whisk(e)y category.
This category recognises whiskies that cannot claim provenance from traditional whisky-producing regions.
According to Southeast Asian website OURDAILY, this is the first time a locally produced whisky has been honoured at the annual event.
Credit: TIMAH Whiskey/Facebook
Produced by Puchong-based Winepak Corporation, Timah is described as a light, floral whiskey imbued with a gentle tropical fruit peatiness. There’s also some peppery notes and a light oak finish, which makes it quite an interesting drink.
But there’s something else that’s intriguing about Timah as well – the bearded man on the bottle.
Captain Tristram Speedy.(Credit: TIMAH Whiskey/Facebook)
As it turns out, the man is Captain Tristram Speedy, a 19th century swashbuckling British adventurer who was also the first Assistant Resident of Perak.
Born in India, the explorer spent his life travelling through British colonies and fighting wars before sailing to the Straits of Settlement in Malaya where he also fought in the Larut Wars of 1873 and kept peace in the mining town.
Portrait of the British Navy Capt Tristram C S Speedy wearing Ethiopian military or noble costume.(Credit: British Museum, London via Wikipedia)
The colonial theme of the whisky is apparently a nod to the role of the British in introducing whisky to Malaya.
This adventurous, local spirit contains 40% alcohol and is priced at RM190.
However, there’s a little bit of patience involved if you want to get your hands on a bottle as Timah announced on social media that it is temporarily out of stock, at least until the end of August and estimates that deliveries can begin from September onwards.

For updates and more information, check out their official website HERE.
Remember, drink responsibly and don’t drink and drive!

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Malaysian Whisky Wins Silver at San Francisco Competition
 Timah Double Peated Blended Whiskey


Local Nurse Shares What Work Is Like As A Covid-19 Medical Frontliner

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While the rest of us are spending the movement control order (MCO) at home with our family, the countryâ€™s frontliners are working tirelessly in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic.Â
They work day and night to find and heal those who are sick, comfort the ones who will not make it through the infection, and keep the rest of us safe from the virus.
We spoke to Z, a 29-year-old registered nurse who had been working in a hospital in the Klang Valley since before the outbreak.
As a nurse, it was part of her job to care for all patients, regardless of their illness, and she was automatically assigned as a Covid-19 medical frontliner.
I am happy doing what I need to do to help the nation cope with this pandemic.Z to TRP
Image for illustration purposes only. (Credit: Malay Mail)
When the outbreak began in the country, Z was attached to the Invasive Cardiovascular Laboratory. The department conducts all invasive procedures to the heart, such as coronary angiograms and angioplasty when someone is suspected or has a heart attack.
As these emergencies can happen anytime to anyone, Z and her team are prepared to handle such emergencies 24/7.
Usually, Z works the normal shifts at the hospital, 7am to 3pm or 3pm to 10pm, and after 10pm the oncall team will handle any procedures until 7am the following day. However, due to the Covid-19 virus, shifts arenâ€™t as clear cut and she can be called into work at any time.
There are various shifts with different timings at the moment. Some lucky days we get to leave work early as currently due to the MCO there are not many cases.Z to TRP
Z shared that since Covid-19, sheâ€™s at the hospital by 6.45am during her morning shifts and immediately gets to work checking on all the required equipment.
Image for illustration purposes only. (Credit: Malaysiakini)
At the hospital, nurses donâ€™t have scheduled breaks for breakfast, lunch, or dinner. Instead, they tend to take turns to eat so that thereâ€™s always someone present in case anything happens. If thereâ€™s time, Z will take her break for breakfast around 7.30am.Â
We take turns among ourselves to have our lunch. But I must say sometimes we have to skip them too on a busy day.Z to TRP
She knows work has started when she and her team start donning full personal protective equipment (PPE). Then, they start receiving patients and preparing the patients for the required procedures.
The hospital will screen all patients by getting them to fill out a form to assess their Covid-19 infection risk upon admission. After taking a look at the screening form, a doctor will decide whether a patient needs to be tested for the virus.
This is done to identify which patients need to be separated and is of utmost importance. If they arenâ€™t separated, then they put all hospital staff and the other patients at risk.
Image for illustration purposes only. (Credit: New Straits Times)
If they lie during the screening process, then we are going into it blindly.Z to TRP
Emergency cases always get first priority and treated immediately. If any of the emergency patients are also Covid-19 positive, they will be handled in the invasive cardiovascular lab (ICL) if needed, and Z and her teammates will have to don full PPE while treating and handling these patients.
If they need a procedure in my department, then we will proceed using full PPE like spacesuit [sic].Z to TRP
They keep working like this throughout the day until itâ€™s time to go home. Though, since the pandemic began, there is no fixed time to go home.
Z shares that she is very proud to be working as a nurse, and to be contributing to her team during this tough time.
Image for illustration purposes only. (Credit: Free Malaysia Today)
We are at work for you to stay home. So, please have faith for all of this to be over soon and stay safe with your loved ones. Sincere gratitude to all frontliners in battling this pandemic war. Z to TRP

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Car Sales Rep Allegedly Disappears With Over RM1m In Deposits And Full Payments

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A sales representative at a Honda dealership in PJ has become the subject of a manhunt after allegedly committing fraudulent activities.

The sales rep has reportedly disappeared after collecting deposits and full payments from customers before failing to deliver their vehicles.
According to a posting in Malaysia Automotive Shitposting, over 10 customers have suffered significant financial losses, with the estimated total exceeding 1 million ringgit.
The victims and the dealership have reported the incident to the police, but authorities have yet to apprehend the suspect.
The sales rep is believed to reside in Puchong and was employed at the Honda dealership in PJ.
Suspect’s Family Distancing Themselves From Her
Her family members have allegedly distanced themselves from her.
Her husband who is a real estate agent, claims to have divorced her due to the severity of the situation.
The Facebook post also alleged that the sales rep had meticulously planned this scheme, as she had set up a company account to collect full payments.
In some cases, customers paid in cash at the showroom, and she deceitfully claimed that the company’s system was malfunctioning, preventing the printing of receipts.
Instead, she provided handwritten receipts to the customers.
Only later, when the dealership informed the customers that they hadn’t made any payment and couldn’t receive their vehicles, they realized they had been deceived.
Meanwhile, the dealership stated that the suspect is no longer working there.

Need For Consumer Caution And Vigilance
The victims are urging anyone who has bought a car from the sales rep and discovered they had been deceived to report the matter to the authorities immediately.
A substantial reward awaits those who assist in her capture. It is important to note that these are allegations and have not been confirmed by authorities.
The incident has sparked outrage among the affected customers, who are calling for justice to be served.
The case serves as a reminder for consumers to be cautious when dealing with large sums of money and to verify any transactions before making payments.
Affected customers expressing their disappointment with the car dealership. (Pix: Facebook)

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More Job Positions For Contract Doctors After #HartalDoktorKontrak Protests Last Year

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The Health Ministry (KKM) announced today that there will be some changes made so that contract doctors will be able to have a better working environment and job security.

According to the statement, these will be the following changes:
There will be 4,186 positions added for contract doctors; namely 3,586 new medical officer positions, 300 dentist positions, and 300 pharmacy positions. The appointment of these positions will begin in June 2022. KKM has also agreed to add another 1,500 officer positions in these departments every year from 2023 to 2025.KKM will also increase the positions for 800 medical specialists and 70 dental specialists every year starting 2023, to be placed in government clinics in the country.Additionally, not less than 8,686 new positions for medical officers, dental officers, and pharmacy officers will have an extended contract period of 3 years from 2022 to 2025.800 new permanment positions for medical officers and 70 permanent positions for dental officers will be opened up.
These changes come after protests by contract doctors for the past few years regarding strict and uncertain job security. These changes are also part of a roadmap that KKM is discussing with relevant groups and agencies for better employment opportunities for our doctors.
READ MORE: Hartal Doktor Kontrak 2.0 Protest Soon, Movement Says Budget 2022 Not Helping Contract Doctors At All
See the full press statement below:
Kenyataan Media Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia Berkenaan Doktor Kontrak pic.twitter.com/OVDo2UqTw2— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) February 10, 2022

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2023 Budget Set To Be Tabled Today

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Prime Minister and Finance Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim will table the 2023 Budget in Parliament today.

The tabling will begin at 4pm.
Dubbed the “Malaysia Madani” budget, Anwar said he had informed the Yang di-Pertuan Agong of the tabling during a pre-Cabinet meeting audience yesterday.

Anwar had previously said the 2023 Budget will take into account the current economic challenges, while driving the country’s growth and attracting investments, as reported by Bernama.
The previous government had tabled the 2023 Budget in October last year amidst talks that the parliament would be dissolved to pave way for the 15th General Election (GE15).
However the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government tabled the budget anyway but the implementation was halted after PN lost in the November polls.
Pakatan Harapan (PH), in leading the unity government announced that it would be tabling a new Budget this year.
The tabling of this Budget is a historical one for Anwar as he returns to present the nation’s expenditure plans after 26 years.
The last time Anwar tabled the Budget was in 1997 when he held the post of Finance Minister in the Barisan Nasional (BN) government under the fourth Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
He has had quite a political journey since then which began after he was sacked from Umno and BN in 1998.

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Japanese Encephalitis Outbreak Reported in Penang

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Penang has reported two cases of Japanese Encephalitis (JE) in the locality of Sungai Bakap, Seberang Prai Selatan.
The last time authorities detected JE in Penang was in 2018.
Health facilities will immediately report any suspected cases to the District Health Office to control the spread of the outbreak.Penang state Health Department via New Straits Times
For the uninitiated, JE is caused by a type of virus related to dengue and is spread in a similar manner too – via mosquitoes. There is no cure for JE, but safe and effective vaccines are available.
According to the World Health Organisation, common symptoms of JE are mild, and include fever and headache without any other apparent symptoms. However, the fatality rate can be as high as 30% (compare that to the fatality rate of Covid-19 which is just 1.4%)
About 20-30% of survivors suffer from permanent intellectual, behavioural, or neurological effects, including paralysis, seizures or the inability to speak.
(Credit: Philippines Department of Health)
In children, JE symptoms can include stomach aches and vomiting. Severe JE is characterised by high fever, headaches, disorientation, coma, and seizures, among other scary symptoms.
In the past, Malaysia has had one JE scare in 1998 when the Nipah virus outbreak occurred in the country. At the time, authorities first thought that JE was the cause of infection. This affected deployment of effective control measures to prevent the spread of the Nipah virus before it was identified by a local virologist.
Since this is a mosquito-borne disease, all mosquito breeding grounds in the affected locality will be destroyed. (We will also conduct) fogging and larvaecide spraying to break the chain of infection.Penang state Health Department via New Straits Times
Speaking of the current rise in cases, the Penang state Health Department said that all health facilities in the state have been put on alert to track down new JE cases and put a halt to the outbreak, especially around the Sungai Bakap locality and Seberang Prai Selatan district.
Global distribution of JE. (Credit: Wikipedia)
In an effort to do this, staff from the Seberang Prai Selatan Health Office will begin active case detection through house-to-house visits within the area.
The Health Department will also be tracking down individuals who have reported any fever and neurological symptoms since 12 May. These symptoms include headaches, fainting, disorientation, coma, paralysis, loss of coordination and cramps.
State Health Department is advising the public to do their part to stop the spread of the disease by keeping your housing area clean through gotong-royong activities, and to adopt the 3C concept – avoid crowded and confined spaces and close conversation.
The people should also cooperate by allowing health authorities to conduct checks and fogging in their houses, and to seek immediate treatment if they show any symptoms.Penang state Health Department via New Straits Times

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Lovisa KLCC Staff Crawling On The Floor To Clean Up Store Angered Netizens

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Twitter user Nicholas Gomez was in for a rude shock when he visited jewelry chain store Lovisa in KLCC and found a new staff on her hands and knees.

The part-timer was scrubbing the entire shop floor with wet wipes without any proper safety gear, such as disposable gloves.
There was also no signage to warn customers of the slipping and tripping hazard, such as a wet spot on the floor or an entire human woman crouched at knee-level.
Allegedly, she also had to look up from the floor to answer customer questions, which was probably as uncomfortable and awkward for the customer as it is for her.
The staff on her hands and knees scrubbing the floor.(Credit: Nicholas Gomez/Twitter)
Nicholas and his wife are regulars at the store, and so assumed that she was a new girl as they did not recognize her. He also noted that they have never seen any of the regular staff being made to clean floors in such a demeaning way.
Although they confronted the manager at the store directly, they were brushed off without given a real reason for the treatment of this staff.
Naturally, netizens were shocked
Netizens were quick to point out that it was incredibly demeaning to have the new staff do such a thing, and even suggested that this could be an example of workplace bullying.

Some even suggested that Malaysians have a bad habit of closing an eye towards unacceptable behaviour due to our culture of keeping silent, but this will only serve to allow such mistreatment to continue.
See something say something DO something! Too often have we kept silent when we see folks being mistreated/ bullied cuz we’ve always been told “jgn jaga tepi kain org”.— Grace Kau (@gksyin85) December 21, 2021
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7 Gifts Under RM30 From Local Malaysian Online Shops Perfect For The Holiday Season

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It’s that time of the year again. Jolly winter songs, evergreen trees with ornaments, year-end sales, gingerbread cookies, and… secret Santas. It’s the holiday season!

Secret Santas are events to exchange gifts, where every member of the group shares the spirit of giving regardless of race, religion, or age. But, what do you wanna get your Malaysian friends?
Tired of thinking? Hey don’t worry, we got you. Here are some of our list of local gift ideas for your local friends just under RM30! Buy it in bulk lah!
1. Chocolates
Who doesn’t love chocolates? Okay, there might be a few but this jolly time of the year, upgrade your chocolate game with Cocoraw. They’re sorta like Royce’s chocolates but, local and more affordable. These are perfect for those friends who crave a high-end taste.
There’s nothing more appreciative than giving your loved ones a box of chocolates (left). These creative ‘hot chocolate dipsticks’ (right) will dissolve in your hot milk after a good stir. Credit: Cocoraw Website
They have several physical kiosks in the Klang Valley called Cocodash for those who want to have a better look and taste of the chocolates. They sell all things chocolate including boxed chocolates (RM19-RM32) with local flavors of Salted Gula Melaka and Teh Tarik to Hot Chocolate Dipsticks (RM15 per stick) which you can just dip into hot milk.
If you wanna browse online, you can too but currently, they only ship to the Klang Valley. Visit their website here.
2. DIY Batik Painting Kit
Batik. A very national symbol of our Malaysian culture. But not every Malaysian knows how to do Batik painting. Let alone Batik Canting with waxes and stuff.
What better way to educate your friends about their own heritage than buying them DIY Batik Painting Kit? These are perfect for those creative overachievers. You can get these kits at Jadi Batek.
They have artistic scenery templates (left) as well as Christmas-themed templates (right). Get your friend’s creative side going with these!Credit: Jadi Batek Website
They sell Batik DIY Painting, coloring set for beginners, and also children to explore batik making. They have so many templates to choose from and you basically just have to watercolor them.
Their DIY single kit costs only around RM20. Take a look at them here.
3. Bath Bombs
Now everyone loves a good bubble bath every now and then right? You can get bath bombs at Lush for a decent price but we’re supporting locals aren’t we? So try out Wunderbath instead!
Their Christmas collection features the bestselling Naughty or Nice Bath Bomb (left) for RM18.90 and their Wunder Surprise Bath Bomb (right) sells for RM27.90 with a surprise gift inside.Credit: Wunderbath Website
From custom-made soaps and candles to essential oils and hand sanitizers, Wunderbath covers all things bath-related! This is a perfect gift for those who appreciate relaxing bubbly baths. Their bath bombs will help soften and moisturize delicate skins as they are enriched with plant oils and extracts.
Wunderbath bath bomb prices start as low as RM17.90. Check more on them here.
4. Scented Candles
Nobody would reject a scented candle right? Those who never bought them will grow to love them if they got it as a gift. Introduce your scented candle virgin friends with affordable handmade candles at Lilin + Co.
A sandalwood candle (left) will leave your room feeling woody and luxurious. Go and take a look at their showroom (right) in PJ.Credit: Lilin + Co Website
Not sure which fragrance would suit your friend’s taste? You can have a whiff of these scents at their showroom in Petaling Jaya. They have 65g and 170g candles in simple glasses. Their bestseller classics range from Neuroli & Ylang Ylang scents to Sandalwood scents.
Their scented candles start as low as RM25 for the 65g one. Browse your preferred gifts here.
5. Stroopwafel – Kukkibakes
What’s a stroopwafel? Good question. Surprise your friends with a roundly cute caramel-filled wafer waffle. Get them homemade from Kukkibakes. These are meant for your friends who love a little sweet tooth with their evening tea.
Credit: @kukkibakes / Instagram
Stroopwafels are great to go with a hot drink. The key is to put it on a cup or a mug of your hot drink and let it soften for a few minutes. Then it’s ready to be eaten! These wafers could also go great with ice creams or just on their own.
Kukkibakes sells their 14 pcs stroopwafel in a jar for RM27. Check them out here.
6. Enamel Pins
Do you think your friends look okay but they need a little edge on their wardrobe? Well, do we have the perfect thing for you. Enamel pins from Lebihlah!
This is great for those friends who want to look extra. LebihLah designs pins that will take you down memory lane and remind you what being Malaysian is truly about. These cute aesthetic pins go well on bags, t-shirts, jackets, hats, and basically anything you can pin stuff to.
Each of their pins such as the tiger balm (left) and Hup Seng Crackers (right) costs around RM25 only. Credit: LEBIHLAH. website
They have staple Malaysian representations on pins such as the Hup Seng biscuits, Super Ring snack, Rattan chair, EX5 motorcycle and more! Your friends will appreciate the adorableness of these pins as they pack their pins in a tea bag concept.
You can customize your own pins too. Have a look at their website here.
7. Coasters
You know you’re a grown-up if you need coasters to put under your drinks. Got any friends who are like that? Well, save them the hassle and get them these artistic Malaysian coasters at Bingka.
Bingka is a local business that designs and silkscreen print patterns based on Malaysian culture on fabric. They sell fun and functional goods from tea towels and bags to dining wear like these very creative coasters.
Let your friends serve you drinks on these unique coasters you gave them. Harimau Haiwan Malaysia Coaster (left). Black Mahagajah Coaster (right).Credit: Bingka Website
What’s interesting about their coasters are the tiny details they put on the pattern. Get your friends these and let them admire Bingka’s craftsmanship every time they sip a drink.
Their coaster costs RM10 each but you can get them in sets of 4 for Rm35. You can browse their store here.
Although we Malaysians don’t have a snowy Christmas over here, this is definitely the time of the year where we gather up with families and friends for a good quality time. Show your members that you appreciate them with these affordable and local gifts. #sapotlokal
READ MORE: 10 Food-Themed Gifts Perfect For Every Hungry Malaysian

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TIL That Black Magic “Susuk” Charm Needles Are Real And Show Up On X-Ray Scans

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Firstly: I am not a superstitious person, but I am not fool enough to dismiss mysticism or the supernatural. Some things just cannot be explained.

Yet I recently learned of the black magic of ‘susuk’– charm needles used by shamans in the Malay and Indonesian culture, and embedded into soft tissue. These charm needles are invisible to the naked eye and are often claimed to be made of precious metals such as gold.
Susuk needles shown in an x-ray of a patient’s facial area.
They can only be handled by experienced shamans, for both insertion and removal. Additionally, patients are not allowed to speak of the charms they have in their bodies or else the magic will be lost.
The charms are often inserted around the facial area to maintain health and beauty, or around other body parts for pain relief or health. Patients will not be able to feel it or see it, but simply believe that it works.
Are charm needles even real?
Now, if you tell me that someone is inserting invisible needles into bodies that can’t be seen or felt or even spoken about, it sounds like a lot like a scam ala The Emporer’s New Clothes.
However, they seem to be relentlessly real– because they show up in x-ray scans, constantly.
Susuk needles seen in a patient’s wrists.(Credit: RSNA Radiology)
In fact, the topic of susuk has shown up in medical journals multiple times because it becomes a problem for doctors. Since they cannot remove the needles (once again– it’s invisible, and likely moves around a lot in soft tissue), further medical intervention may be risky in those areas.
Susuk is well-recognized in dental radiology
The most common place to find susuk needles is in the facial and jaw area, which is why it’s most commonly known in dental radiology.
Even upon questioning, patients may not disclose the susuk needles, not only because doing so removes the effectiveness of the charm, but also because the patient may not be aware of its existence in their body.
The insertion of these needles can be done in young children, so they may grow up without knowing of it until an x-ray is done.
Three pin-shaped susuk needles are seen in the mandible and 1 in between the crown of 28 and 48.(Credit: Journal of International Oral Health)
Is it harmful?
These medical journals often conclude that because the susuk needles are small and made of metal (gold) that is biocompatible, it is unlikely to cause adverse harm or lead to complications.
Still, it would require the diagnosing practitioner to recognize susuk needles in the first place, as they can be misdiagnosed at foreign bodies from trauma, broken acupuncture needles, shrapnel, or even root fillings.
However, foreign bodies can always pose a potential risk, either as damage to vital organs or penetration of neurovascular structures.
While there’s physical evidence that susuk needles exist and stay in patient’s bodies, whether or not they truly are ‘charmed’ and provides any benefits to the wearer still remains to be seen.
Or, I suppose, you can make sure the bomoh you’re seeing has five-star reviews from their customers.

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Source:
Case 263: Malaysian Charm Needles (Susuk)
Journal of International Health: A mystical practice revealed on the radiograph: A case report and review
Susuk - Black Magic Exposed “White” by Dental Radiographs


Covid-19 Vaccinations Start Next Month: Frontliners, High Risk Individuals To Go First, Says Minister

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The first phase of Covid-19 vaccines will be given out to one million people in the country, starting next month, based on reports from Berita Harian.

The news outlet quoted Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba who said the first phase of vaccines will be for frontline workers.
This is followed by the vulnerable (ie. people who are prone to diseases) and chronic patients such as those suffering heart, lung, kidney disease and diabetes.
He said that it’s part of the country’s Covid-19 National Immunization Plan with one million vaccines from Pfizer-BioNTech to be distributed for the first phase as the government wants to add 6.2 million more vaccines in April and May.
Dr Adham added that the government will give free vaccines to all citizens, targetting of 80% of the population or around 26 million individuals.
Although the vaccines are coming in, he said the government does not intend to open the country’s borders in the near future, as the worldwide Covid-19 epidemic is still on the rise.

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Malay, Chinese And Indian Shout “Hidup Rakyat!” Outside Anwar’s Office In Bukit Gasing

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Malay, Chinese and Indian Pakatan Harapan (PH) supporters shouted, “Hidup rakyat! Kita boleh!” (Long live the people! We can!) as the news they had been waiting for finally came true.
The supporters were outside Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s office in Bukit Gasing when news came that he would be sworn in as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister.
Among them are siblings Angie Ng Bee On,70, and her younger sister Ng Bee Chooi, 63.
Angie Ng Bee On (right) and fellow Malaysians cheered outside Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s office while holding the Jalur Gemilang. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
The sisters said Anwar came to their house just down the road when their mother passed away some years back.
We feel happy that he became PM. We hope it will be a fair government that can fulfil the election promises.Siblings Angie Ng Bee On and her younger sister Ng Bee Chooi to TRP on their feelings and expectations.
The Ngs had also reached out to the media camped outside Anwar’s office, handing out cartons of mineral water.
Senior citizen Angie Ng Bee On stands in front of a long line of reporters and photographers outside Anwar’s office in Bukit Gasing. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Anwar, who had promised to restore multiracial harmony to a divided nation, will be sworn in as Malaysia’s 10th prime minister at 5 pm today.
READ MORE: GE15: Anwar Ibrahim To Be Prime Minister (Finally)
Congratulations Pour In
Meanwhile, the PKR president is getting congratulations from all over the place on social media.
His wife and fellow MP, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, posted a picture of Anwar proclaiming him as the 10th PM, with the caption ‘Alhamdulillah’ (praise be to God).

Anwar’s political allies and non-governmental organisations (NGOs) also congratulated him.
They include DAP chairperson and Bagan MP Lim Guan Eng, MUDA president and Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and Amanah strategy director and Kuala Selangor MP Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad.
Tahniah kepada Perdana Menteri pilihan rakyat Malaysia, Anwar Ibrahim.For a better Malaysia 🇲🇾( Proud of you my PM @anwaribrahim ) pic.twitter.com/2iBrFq6Vg5— Lim Guan Eng (@guanenglim) November 24, 2022
Kenyataan MediaAngkatan Belia Islam Malaysia (ABIM)24 November 2022 / 30 Rabiul Akhir 1444 HABIM Merafak Sembah Pelantikan YAB Dato Seri Anwar Ibrahim Sebagai Perdana Menteri Malaysia pic.twitter.com/ocDvAHWtei— ABIMalaysia 🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@abimalaysia) November 24, 2022
International media also heralded Anwar’s triumph after two decades as opposition leader.
It is hard to overstate the rocky road for Anwar Ibrahim to be Malaysia's PM – once the heir apparent to Mahathir, then jailed by him, came close several times but now has arrived. https://t.co/XHFhibcFT2— James Whitlow Delano (@jameswdelano) November 24, 2022

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SoundCircus Festival To Rock MAEPS This 29 July – Early Birds Can Win Exclusive Prizes From Harley Davidson!

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Concertgoers, are you ready to rock and roll this July?

SoundCircus Festival, brought to you by Harley-Davidson and BRO ASIA is now back at MAEPS this 29 July in conjunction with Art Of Speed’s 12th anniversary.

From just an indoor gig in 2017 to an outdoor concert accommodating more than 5,000 concertgoers, Soundcircus continues to grow to become one of the main highlights during Art of Speed indoor events in MAEPS.
With a genre of Punk Rock and Ska, it’s going to be a night full of madness and chaos, that’s for sure!

This year, 10 incredibly talented indie groups will be performing at SCF2023, especially for you:

Superman Is Dead (from Bali Indonesia)
No Good.
Plague of Happiness.
MC16.
Skudap Skudip.
Dum Dum Tak.
Krusty.
Restraint.
Naratu.
Armpunk Sindicate.

Wanna know something better? There will be a moshpit designated area just for those moshers who wanna have fun and party the night away! Now ain’t that fun?

Wait no more guys, we will bring the CHAOS to you!
Early birds get a chance to win snatching prizes from Harley Davidson!
The first 1000 ticket buyers get a chance to join the AOS2023 Online Lucky Draw, which is also powered by Harley-Davidson & BRO ASIA.
You can get the tickets here.
Early birds can get them at only RM100, limited for an open sale for 7 days with a limited quota. So grab them fast and let’s cross our fingers for a Harley Davidson! 👀

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SoundCircus 2023 (SCF2023)
Date: 29 July 2023Time: 4 pm till lateVenue: MAEPS SerdangTickets: Starts at RM100. Get tickets here.
#artofspeed #SCF2023 #SoundOfFreedom #HarleyDavidson #BroAsia #AOS2023 #RaikanBezamu

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Bachelor Degree Graduates End Up Working Fast Food Jobs, Rakyat Laments Overqualification

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Recently, a Tiktok video went viral for showing the severe lack of underemployment among graduates.

The video posted by user Ainxang shows her graduating with a Bachelor of Science Degree in Chemistry (with honours!) from Universiti Teknologi Mara, but currently working the counter at fast food chain KFC.
In the caption, she notes that ‘there’s no perfect job’ but is grateful for the employment opportunity anyway.
  @ainxang No perfect job, but riqz is from Allah. #fyp #thankful ♬ original sound – Kim2 & May2 Official 🏳🌈 – kimkim________
The video has garnered over 356.8K likes, 10.6K comments, and more than 7,000 shares at the time of writing.
Most of the comments applauded her positive outlook, but even more were other degree holders who were working other kinds of retail and entry-level jobs.

Another commenter noted that they have a master’s degree but ended up selling waffles instead.
One comment also asked Ainxang if she could apply as a Chemistry teacher at their school instead, saying that their school does not have a Chemistry teacher employed.
A majority of the comments suggested that any job is good as long as there’s adequate pay. At the end of the day, people just need their jobs to survive, and to keep an eye out for better opportunities in the future.

Wishing the best of luck to Ainxang and all other job seekers!

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Johor private company that refused to declare July 30 as public holiday to be investigated

The Human Resource Ministry will be investigating a private company in Johor.
The company allegedly released an internal circular announcing that they will not be observing the coronation day of the 16th Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Riâ€™ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah on July 30 as a public holiday.

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The circular, which was sent to all the employees of the company, caught the attention of the ministry after it went viral on social media.

â€œThe issue is currently being investigated by our Legal Compliance Unitâ€
Human Resource Ministry via Astro Awani
The company stated in the circular that it will not be observing the Agongâ€™s coronation day as a public holiday as it has already gazetted 11 days of the year as the companyâ€™s public holidays.
Picture credit: Astro Awani
The letter, which was signed by the companyâ€™s director, also states that the company will take action against any employees who are absent without leave on July 30 by serving them with a warning letter.
It adds that the company will not entertain any future announcements of public holidays by the government as the list of public holidays gazetted by the company is final.
The ministry stated that they will also be verifying the authenticity of the circular which was shared on social media.
What is the law for this according to the Malaysian Employment act?
Based on Section 60D of the Employment Act, private companies in Malaysia do not have to observe state level public holidays and need only observe a minimum of 11 days of public holidays per year.
Picture credit: Employment Act 1955
Employers must announce the 11 gazetted public holidays that they will observe before the commencement of each calendar year, with five of those 11 days being fixed as the specific public holidays mentioned above.
Employers are free to choose the remaining six holidays to make up the 11 days.
Which means that your employer CAN choose to make you work on Chinese New Year, Hari Raya, or Deepavali if they donâ€™t gazette those days as public holidays in their 11 gazetted days.

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However.
This rule DOES NOT apply to any day appointed as a public holiday under Section 8 of the Holidays Act – such as the Agongâ€™s coronation day on July 30.
Picture credit: Holidays Act 1951
Since the government has announced July 30th as the Agongâ€™s coronation day, which does not fall as a state level public holiday, but a national public holiday, all companies, government and private MUSTÂ  observe the day as a public holiday.

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So, claim your public holidays, people!


Onn Hafiz Sworn In As The 19th Johor MB

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Machap assemblyman Datuk Onn Hafiz Ghazi has been sworn in as the Johor’s 19th menteri besar at Istana Bukit Serene in Johor Bahru today.

The 44-year old took his oath before Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar at the palace’s Balai Mengadap.
Present during the ceremony were Johor Crown Prince Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
Also present were Johor UMNO liaison chief and former menteri besar Datuk Hasni Mohammad.
Onn was previously the Johor Tourism, Youth and Sports Committee Exco under Hasni’s leadership.
In his Facebook posting, Sultan Ibrahim said that Onn was actively involved with youth movements.

Onn came from a politically influential family as he is the great-grandson of UMNO’s founding member and first president Datuk Seri Onn Jaafar and the nephew of Defence Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein.
Onn is the descendent of two former menteri besar; Onn Jaafar and Jaafar Muhammad.
In last week’s state election, Hasni led the Johor BN to a triumph, sweeping an unprecedented 40 out of the 56 seats contested.

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Mentega Terbang No Longer On Viu, Minister Asks Jawi To Meet Production Team

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Mentega Terbang, an independent film which was released in 2021 and up until recently was available on Viu, has been making headlines this week.

Several parties slammed the movie which allegedly promotes pluralism and was deemed a blasphemy against Islam.
Jakim steps in
Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Mohd Na’im Mokhtar issued a statement yesterday where he said the Malaysian Islamic Development Department (Jakim) has been asked to review the content of the movie.
(Credit: @datosetia_dr.naim / Instagram)
He said following that, Jakim found the content of the film as going against the teachings of the Syafie school of thought that is adopted by Malaysian Muslims.
Jakim has been asked to submit detailed findings to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) so that action can be taken based on existing laws.
Besides that, the Islamic Religious Department of the Federal Territory (JAWI) has also been asked to summon the parties involved in the production of this film.
(Credit: Mentega Terbang / Instagram)
Furthermore, the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) will not compromise with any publication content that may pollute the sanctity of Islam, especially those that may invite controversy and disrupt the harmony of Malaysian society.
Apart from advising the public to choose their entertainment content wisely, Na’im also advised art practitioners to be more cautious in producing and distributing content to the public so the government’s goal for Malaysia Madani can be achieved.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by YB Senator Dato’ Setia Dr. Hj Mohd Na’im bin Hj. Mokhtar (@datosetia_dr.naim)
Controversial film
Before this, news of people condemning the movie became viral on social media. Some of the people that strongly oppose the film include Ibrahim Ali from Parti Bumiputera Perkasa Malaysia (Putra), author and screenwriter Zabidi Mohamed, and the Malaysian rapper and influencer Caprice.
READ MORE: Political Party Sets Sight On Local Film Mentega Terbang, Wants It Banned
A few days ago, Caprice dedicated three videos on his Instagram to warn his viewers about the contents of the controversial film. He also tagged Na’im Mokhtar and the Minister of Communications and Digital, Fahmi Fadzil in his videos.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Tiger of AlQuds (@capricedaddycap)
Removed from the Viu streaming platform
According to The Merdeka Times, the film is already removed from Viu. We also did a search on the platform and could not find the movie.
Other people have also noticed this action and expressed their regrets of not being able to watch the heavily criticized film.

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Penang researchers identify 4 types of Keyboard Warriors. Which one are you?

A group of linguistic students in Penang analysed all kinds of social media communication tools and published an E-book compiling all the research they had done.
From emojis to memes, these group of students from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) dissected it all.
Although it is in Bahasa Melayu, we have taken the liberty to translate and digest it for all of you.

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Over 100 pages of real science references they divided the Keyboard Warrior phenomenon into 4 different categories.
1. Directly Impolite
Being directly impolite means attacking the person directly. A simple example would be calling the a person or labeling the action with a demeaning word.
The example given in her paper, ‘lazy‘ was used;
â€œYou are too lazy to work, thatâ€™s why you donâ€™t have a vehicleâ€¦â€

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2. Positively Impolite
When you are ‘positively’ impolite, you would ignore the person or situation entirely but still use dismissive or rude language.
In the E-book, you can be considered being positively impolite in a comment if you:

Show no sympathy
Use obscure/inaccurate language
Use taboo or slang words that are considered offensive

In her example, the word ‘stupid‘ was used with no sympathy toward the person who posted the original content. Thus classifying this comment as ‘positively’ impolite. The other example in the research was too perverse to be shared here.
“This is just one more stupid confession…”

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3. Negatively Impolite
In these kind of comments, social media users have elements of threat, ridicule or insult in their response.
In the research, the word highlighted in the comment was â€œIf I met you, surely Iâ€™ll kick you into the lake full of lizards over there.â€

4. Sarcasm (our favourite)
The researcher explains sarcasm as falsely being polite or being pretentious.
The example given started with a harmless response;
“Weii, when are you free? Come to my room and take my motorbike keys,”
Then it turned out bad;
â€œLater Iâ€™ll treat you to a lunch of size 8 shoes?â€

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That comment….you either get it or you don’t.
That concludes the 4 types of Keyboard Warriors.Basically how to be mean in 4 ways according to scientists.
Which one are you or have you done all of them? Comment on our social media page!
If you were wondering about the control post, it is on a Facebook university website though they censored the name, I think we can guess it already.
The original parent post loosely translates;

â€œ….The students of *** are really spoilt. The road has only been damaged for 5 months, and everyone is complaining, tyres damaged, this la, that la. Serves you right for bringing your vehicle.
People who bring vehicles are rich people, I have not an ounce of pity for your vehicles. These rich people, when they face even small difficulties, are like overheating worms (cacing kepanasan). Yeah, never lived a hard life.
My family is not rich, I don’t even have the heart to ask for a motorbike. To buy myself; I donâ€™t have money, obviously I have to take the bus and walk. You guys donâ€™t understand there are other people who are living in difficulty in *** compared to you guys that have vehicles, then you complain about the road, about the parking. Seriously, I canâ€™t understandâ€¦ only thinking about yourselves SELFISH.â€
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Schools & Tuition Centres Fully Reopening 15 July Onwards – All The Details That Matter

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Education Minister Dr Mohd Radzi Jidin announced today that schools nationwide will reopen in two phases – on 15th and 22nd July – after three months of closure due to the Covid-19 pandemic.
In a live press conference, Radzi explained that the decision was made following the advice of the Health Ministry and the National Security Council (MKN).
Here’s everything you need to know about the reopening of schools:
Two phases of reopening
Students will return to school in two phases as follows:
15th July (Wednesday) – Form 6 (Semester 1), Form 1 – From 4 , Primary 5, Primary 6 and remove classes.22nd July (Wednesday) – Primary 1 – Primary 4.
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There will be 3 models for school operations
First Model – This is for schools that have enough classes and space to house all students in a single – schooling session after accounting for social distancing.
Second Model – This applies to schools that operate with two schooling sessions and single-session schools that have to operate in two sessions to adhere to the social distancing guidelines.
Third Model – This is a rotational model for schools that cannot accommodate all students while adhering to social distancing guidelines despite splitting into two sessions. This is especially pertinent to schools in urban areas with high population density.
(Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
For the third model, Form 5 and Form 6 students have to attend classes in school every day while Form 1 to Form 4 students will rotate school attendance accordingly. For primary schools, Primary 1 to Primary 6 students will rotate school attendance as determined by the school administration.
Classroom sessions will continue via home-based learning on the days students do not attend school.
It will be up to each schools’ administration to implement whichever operational model they deem best addresses students’ needs. However, the Education Ministry (MOE) will release the list of schools and the applied operational model a week before schools reopen.

SOP For Schools Reopening – Temperature Screening, Recess In Class & More

School hostels
The opening of boarding schools will depend on the hostel capacity for each school after accounting for social distancing.
Boarding schools that have the capacity will open as scheduled while schools that do not can reopen with only part of the student body.
According to Radzi, the Health Ministry finds double-decker beds a point of concern.
Therefore, hostel students can only sleep on the lower bunks.
After 14 days, new students will enter the hostels and take the lower bunks while the first batch of students will move to the top bunk.
This procedure will be ongoing until all students return to the hostels.
Tuition centres can reopen
All private institutions registered with MOE as a learning or tuition centres are allowed to reopen on Wednesday, 15th July.

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Senator Calls Penguins “Cute And Halal”, Netizens Surprised That It’s Actually Permissble To Eat Them

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In Islam, there are food which is halal (permissible to eat) and haram (prohibited to eat) according to the rules of Islam.

Some animals like pigs, carnivores that hunt with their fangs (tiger, lions etc), birds that hunt with their talons (eagles, hawk etc), and amphibians (frogs) are haram for Muslims.
Talking about this situation, one Twitter account has brought up a rather peculiar animal to be asked about its halal status. And the reply by senator Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri is even more amusing.

Comel dan halal. Namun ada sebahagian spesiesnya seperti emperor penguin sedang terancam. Bersama kita lindunginya. https://t.co/5JQJFmwZDW— Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri (@drzul_albakri) January 24, 2022

The question asked was “What’s the rule of eating penguin meat?”. The Twitter account that asked the question above is an admin for Dr Zulkifli’s e-book and also religious Q&As website called Maktabah Al-Bakri.
The senator himself replied to the question with this answer.
 “Cute and halal. However, some of its species like the Emperor’s Penguin are endangered. Hence, we should all protect them.”
This is probably just some Q&A content to educate the public about Islamic info.
However, as educating as it is, we just can’t keep from raising our eyebrows when Dr Zulkifli answered with the term “Cute and Halal”.
Netizens are flooding the comment section with stunned and speechless reactions to the words “Cute and Halal”.

Some even joked that there should be a recipe for this and tips on how to slaughter the penguins correctly as they don’t seem to have necks. Humour, but dark.

Mydin’s social media admin also quoted the tweet joking for the public to not seek penguin meat here at Mydin as they do not sell them.

Funny or not, Dr Zulkifli actually did answer the question with a yes and a lot of people pointed out that they thought creatures that can live in both water and land environments (e.g reptiles and amphibians) can’t be eaten by Muslims.
Dr Zulkifli’s short answer to this was penguins are a species of seabirds. Hence, all species of seabirds, except storks (mixed opinions on this one) are halal to eat according to the madhhab of Syafi’i.

However, what is permissible to eat shouldn’t necessarily be eaten like regular poultry or meat. Especially if the animal is endangered, hence it is not even legal to eat them. This just serves as info for the penguin’s halal status.

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Jay Chou Doesn’t Mind Postponing Concert, Just Wants Fans To Watch His Show Happily

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Taiwanese singer Jay Chou has responded kindly to irate football fans who demanded the singer postpone his concert, which was scheduled on 15 January 2023.

This is because Harimau Malaya fans, the Ultras Malaya, wanted more seats for the first leg of the AFF Championship semifinal between Malaysia and Thailand today (7 January 2023).
READ MORE: Frustrated Over Limited Tickets, Malaysian Football Fans Attack Jay Chou’s Instagram With Hateful Comments
In his Instagram Story, Jay Chou said he doesn’t mind postponing his concert, but the football fans will have to take it up with the football association and the venue organiser.
I have no problems with it, I just want to sing for my fans. I just hope when people come to see my concert, they come with a happy heart.Jay Chou wrote on his Instagram Story
Screenshot of Jay Chou’s Instagram Story
Yesterday, football fans left rude comments on the singer’s Instagram post. Amidst all the angry comments, there were also a few funny responses.
One of the netizens claimed Jay Chou is unknown and not famous (that person might be too young to know about Jay Chou’s popular years).
In response, another netizen said they might not recognize Jay Chou as a singer. Still, they might remember him as Takumi Fujiwara, the main character in the Initial D movie, which was a popular flick in 2005.
malu jugak la baca, jay chou tu upload gambar pantai punya lawa tapi komen rakyat kita.. what is this mentality? it’s already 2023 come on now 😑😩 pic.twitter.com/53VkcT3DNq— izzi (@IzzraifHarz) January 6, 2023
Kau cakap Jay Chou penyanyi memang lah umat Melayu ramai tak kenalTampal poster ni, bagitau tu dia baru lah diorang paham pic.twitter.com/fcQU0vOg4K— Firdausi Fauzi 🏴 🇲🇾 🇵🇸 #LAWAN (@Firdausi_Fauzi) January 6, 2023
The uproar also drew comments from Bersatu Youth chief Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal who asked Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh to rectify the matter.
Hannah said ministerial powers shouldn’t be abused and stated that the Bukit Jalil National Stadium booking for the Jay Chou concert was made on 13 March 2019 while AFF 2022 was only booked on 18 August 2022.
Despite this, she promised to prepare large screens in 14 locations nationwide so that football fans can still watch their beloved match.
These locations include Dataran Merdeka in Kuala Lumpur, Laman MBPJ in Petaling Jaya, Dewan Bandaraya Kuantan in Pahang, and Mydin Petrajaya in Sarawak.
Hi semua, @KBSMalaysia @PerpaduanNegara akan menyediakan Skrin Besar di 14 lokasi bagi memastikan rakyat boleh menikmati aksi Malaysia melawan Thailand. Semoga sokongan padu ini akan membawa Harimau Malaya ke peringkat akhir. Tolong RT! @StadiumMalaysia @FAM_Malaysia @ASTROARENA pic.twitter.com/ooFxXe0zQ1— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) January 6, 2023

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Get A Free CEO Latte When You Match With ZUS On Tinder This Weekend!

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If you love coffee and intently (or casually, we don’t judge!) swiping right and left on your Tinder app, then we have good news for you!

Stand a chance to win free drinks and a 3 month Tinder Gold subscription!
ZUS X Tinder Collaboration
Thankfully for you, ZUS Coffee and Tinder are collaborating so you guys out there can experience sweet and interesting dates while sipping coffee.
This weekend on the 16th and 17th of July, be sure to get active on your tinder profile and swipe until you match with ZUS Coffee’s profile card for a cup of FREE CEO Latté. This is only limited to the first 100x customers daily.
(Credit: ZUS Coffee)
After that, you can pick up your free drink at ZUS Coffee Kota Damansara, Sri Petaling and Bukit Jalil (limited to these three outlets only).
These ZUS outlets will also be beautifully decorated with ZUS x Tinder themed balloons and a photo corner for you to snap that memory which could last a lifetime.
It doesn’t end there!
When you get your free coffee, be sure to scan your ZUS x Tinder cupsleeves for a chance to win Tinder Gold!
3 lucky winners from each participating outlet will enjoy a three-month Tinder Gold subscription. (It’s time to see who those secret admirers are 👀)
So, what are you waiting for? Suit up, get that free coffee and bring your date out (or a first date) on a coffee date.

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Malaysia Records 2 New Deaths From COVID-19

Two more COVID-19 casualties have been reported today by the Ministry of Health (MOH), bringing the total now to 45 deaths.
An 80-year-old woman (case 193) and a 62-year-old man (case 1053) were the latest fatalities from the coronavirus and both were treated at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
The 80-year-old is the country’s 44th death case from the coronavirus and it was reported that she was suffering from diabetes, high blood pressure and heart complications prior to the infection.
Meanwhile, the 62-year-old man had a history of high blood pressure and diabetes. He is the country’s 45th fatality from the coronavirus.
Dua kematian #COVID19Malaysia dalam tempoh 24 jam menjadikan 45 kes setakat ini. pic.twitter.com/YYpTv6KHsq— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 1, 2020
As of April 1, 142 cases have been reported bringing the total to 2,908.
Out of that number, 102 patients are placed under intensive care and 66 patients needed breathing assistance.
According to MOH, 43,462 patients have been screened for the virus with 32,894 negative cases while 7,660 cases are waiting for the results. The Ministry also reported that 645 patients have recovered from the coronavirus.
Ringkasan #COVIDãƒ¼19 di Malaysia sehingga 12pm, 1 April 2020. pic.twitter.com/1mMziJzXVt— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 1, 2020

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Do 10 Years In Prison First Before Comparing Yourself To Me, Anwar Tells Najib

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Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim quashed any connotation likening his previous incarceration to the one imposed on former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak, saying that he had never received “VVIP” treatment while in prison.

According to The Vibes, Anwar said he was only afforded treatment at the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital (CRH) as he had undergone a major shoulder injury after being in prison for more than 10 years.
“If he (Najib) wants to be treated in the same way, he must first serve 10 years, then he can be brought to the rehab centre if there is a surgery.
“And if he is really sick and the doctors ascertained he is unwell, I would not want to make it an issue.
“I’m responding because his people tend to ask ‘Why can’t Najib be sent to the rehab centre with its facilities when Anwar was given the same treatment?’ What utter rubbish,” Anwar was quoted as saying.
READ MORE: Codename “Merpati”: Authorities Urged To Refute Allegations Of Preferential Treatment For Malaysian No. 1 Inmate
Anwar added that his physical ailments too were well documented and had been explained to the public while details of Najib’s health complications remain unknown
Anwar said this during a press conference at the Foreign Correspondents Club of Thailand (FCCT) in Bangkok, yesterday.
The Port Dickson MP had been in prison for two stints, between 1999 to 2004 for corruption and sodomy after being sacked by the then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, and once again between 2015 to 2018, during Najib’s premiership.
He was out of jail after receiving a royal pardon during the Pakatan Harapan administration after the 2018 general election.
Anwar also said that he had to sleep on a cement floor during his second stint in prison, which aggravated his back problems.
The PKR president said that he was only given a bed upon doctors’ advice.
However, Anwar did concede that he felt sorry for Najib as the two of them had known each other for a long time but stopped short of agreeing that his prison sentence was politically motivated as claimed by the convicted former prime minister.
Najib has been receiving treatment at the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital (CRH) since last Monday after being referred to by Kuala Lumpur Hospital.
According to the Prison Department, Najib, who is serving a 12-year jail sentence for misappropriating RM42 million of SRC International Sdn Bhd funds, will be sent back to Kajang Prison once the specialists at CRH or HKL give him a medical clearance.
Commenting on the matter, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that any relevant information on Najib’s health could be presented to the court once a court order has been issued.
READ MORE: Dr Noor Hisham: “Patient’s Confidentiality Means Najib’s Health Condition Cannot Be Disclosed To The Public”
READ MORE: Najib Warded At Cheras Rehab Hospital, To Return To Kajang Prison After Getting Clearance From Specialist

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PPIM Lodged Police Report Against MOH For Not Using Ivermectin

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The Malaysia Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) has lodged a police report today (23 June) against the Health Ministry for not using Ivermectin to prevent the spread of Covid-19  in Malaysia. They claim that using the antiparasitic drug could have saved 2,300 lives.

PPIM lead activist, Datuk Nadzim Johan said that this is one of the initiatives by the group to fight for consumer rights to use alternative methods and treatment in preventing Covid-19.
“The Health Ministry’s refusal to consider the effectiveness of Ivermectin is a criminal offence as that had caused more than 2,300 Covid-19 patients to die in Malaysia,” said Nadzim.
He claims that the effectiveness of Ivermectin to reduce the risk of infection by 88% has been proven in numerous clinical trials.
Malaysian Alliance for Effective Covid Control (MAECC) has also been putting pressure on the Health Ministry to use Ivermectin outside of clinical trials but has not lodged a police report.
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry noted that all Ivermectin registered in Malaysia is for animal use only and has not been proven for treatment of Covid-19.
Produk Invermectin yang tidak berdaftar dengan KKM yang dirampas dalam operasi pada 14 – 17 Jun 2021 di Selangor, Kuala Lumpur dan Putrajaya. Semua ubat Invermectin yang didaftarkan di Malaysia adalah untuk kegunaan haiwan. Belum ada bukti menyakinkan ubat ini untuk merawat pic.twitter.com/6G1R9EOc1I— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) June 23, 2021
The Health Ministry has been looking into testing Ivermectin since earlier this year.
If you’d like to read more about Ivermectin, we’ve written about it before.
READ MORE: Isn’t Ivermectin For Cats & Dogs? Why Is It Being Touted For Covid-19 Treatment

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Here Are Actual Things You Can And Cannot Do During RMCO

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Recently, it was announced that the police were arresting people for breaching the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) during this time.
Their crimes included going for family entertainment activities and karaoke (six people), visiting the pubs and nightclubs (eight people), trying on outfits at a clothing store (one person), going for reflexology or massage activities (10 people), and doing activities that make it difficult to socially distance (43 people).
The RMCO period is a little difficult to understand because on one hand, those activities seem quite innocent, but on the other hand, no one likes getting arrested. So let’s see what kind activities are actually allowed and what kind are not.
Nightlife
All nightlife activities are still not allowed for the time being, including pubs and bars. Nightclubs are also on the list. This is because it would be difficult to practice social distancing due to the crowded nature of these activities.
However, pubs and bars that also have a restaurant business and serve food can resume only the restaurant part of their business.
Family Entertainment
Karaoke, feasts, and open houses are also not allowed yet. Again, the reasoning for this is because large crowds are difficult to control and ensure appropriate social distancing.
Yeah kid, you’re not allowed to be here anymore.(Credit: Freepik)
Children’s playgrounds, including those in malls, are also not allowed for the time being. However, children can now visit shopping malls and restaurants with their family.
Cinemas
Cinemas, theatres, and live events will be allowed to reopen for business on 1 July but only indoors. There can be no more than 250 individuals and attendance is also subject to the size of the location. Furthermore, standard SOPs still apply such as taking contact information and temperature.
House parties
That being said, you can visit your family or relatives now. However, the number of people allowed also depends on the size of your house. Guests are still expected to follow regular SOPs, which means that 20 people shouldn’t squeeze into a studio apartment due to lack of space for social distancing.
Interstate Travel
You can also now travel freely between states without needing prior permission. However, social distancing SOPs should still be observed at R&R rest stops, and there will be no human interaction at toll booths.
Be sure to top-up your Touch n Go card beforehand or you’ll be stuck at the toll booths.(Credit: PLUS Malaysia via Malay Mail)
Wedding Ceremonies and Receptions
Yes, non-Muslim wedding ceremonies have been given the green light! These ceremonies can be carried out at houses of worship and religious associations, but are limited to only 20 people and must comply with standard operating procedures. This means that masks must be worn, temperatures checked, and social distancing maintained.
However, all wedding receptions remain banned, simply because receptions tend to be a crowded affair.
Gyms
Yes, gyms are now open, but only for people have made advance bookings. You can no longer walk-in to a gym because the maximum capacity has been halved, so available spots will depend on the physical size of your gym.
In addition to that, you can no longer shower at the gym or cool down in a gym lounge with your gym buddies. Essentially, gyms will only be a workout-and-go affair.
Additionally, all kinds of contact sports and classes are prohibited, such as sparring and grappling. No touchy-touchy.
If you go to a public gym, it’s best to bring your own sanitiser.(Credit: Freepik)
Water-based Sports
Starting 1 July, all swimming activities are now allowed again, but swimmers must maintain a 3 meter distance from each other while in the pool. In addition to that, all swimmers must bathe before and after their swim. They also cannot loiter around the pool area. Parents and pool management can decide if they allow children into the pool.
This is extended to beach-side activities, seas, rivers, lakes, and waterfalls. However, water parks are still not allowed to operate.
Reflexology and Massage Centers
There’s a blanket no-go on all reflexology and massage centers, even including foot massages. Basically, anything that required bodily contact isn’t allowed, so it looks like you’ll have to make do with other means of relaxation for now.
Nope, not even if your masseuse wears gloves. (Credit: Freepik)
However, if you live in the state of Sabah, this doesn’t apply to you. Sabah has allowed the reopening of all beauty centers and massage centers, alongside the aforementioned cinemas.
Retail Therapy
Shops are now open again to scratch your shopping itch. However, clothes shopping will now look quite different, as you will no longer be able to physically try on clothing in-store.
This also includes anything that will touch skin, like shoes, cosmetics, or even accessories like necklaces and earrings.
TL;DR
The RMCO doesn’t mean that we’ve been given the all-clear to do everything we want again. Now, the new normal includes being a lot more careful about how we conduct ourselves in public and observing SOPs.
Keep in mind that any activity that includes a crowd or bodily contact will be prohibited, even if it hasn’t been explicitly listed as not allowed.
Malaysia is almost at the end of this fight with Covid-19, so let’s not give up right before the finish line!

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Round’s Barista Surender Kumar Wins ‘GIGI Coffee Malaysia Barista Championship 2023’

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Malaysia Specialty Coffee Association has announced Surender Kumar, a representative from Round, as the winner in the Finals of GIGI Coffee Malaysia Barista Championship 2023.

READ MORE: Checking Out The Delicious Neapolitan Pizzas At Round @ HappyMansion [Review]
After this win, Surender will represent Malaysia at the World Barista Championship 2024 in Busan, South Korea, from 1 to 4 May 2024.
GIGI Coffee Malaysia Barista Championship 2023, which was held from 25 to 27 May at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre, also announced the runner-ups:

Champion: Surender Kumar (Round).
1st Runner-Up: Tan Shing Win (One Half Coffee).
2nd Runner-Up: Sam Tan (Discover Coffee Co).
3rd Runner-Up: Lucas Eng (JWC Academy).
4th Runner-Up: Jewel Ting (103 Coffee).
5th Runner-Up: Lee Tar Chen (Drum Coffee Roaster).

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GIGI Coffee Malaysia Barista Championship
GIGI Coffee Malaysia Barista Championship (MBC) is the first competition in the country to celebrate the craft of baristas and encourage local baristas to level up their skills in competitions.
World Coffee Events (WCE) also officially recognizes the championship.
The GIGI Coffee MBC aims to showcase barista skills and promote service excellence, presentation, and self-confidence.
The nation’s champion will also be able to compete on the world stage alongside some of the best baristas in the world.
The full results of the Malaysia National Coffee Championships 2022 can be viewed here.

Round @ HappyMansion
Round @ HappyMansion is a restaurant known for its contemporary Neapolitan pizzas in Petaling Jaya. The restaurant has opened its doors to customers since December 2022.
Founded by Alan Goh, who learned how to make Neapolitan pizzas after attending a cooking course in the United Kingdom.
Clockwise from the top right: Marinara, Margherita, and Diavola pizzas. Image: Adeline Leong/TRP
Round promises to serve authentic Italian flavours and a commitment to using high-quality ingredients imported from the origin country.
Other than pizza, Round serves coffee, fresh juices and desserts too. To try the delicious beverages crafted by Surender, the champion of GIGI Coffee Malaysia Barista Championship 2023, do head over to Round one of these days.
Image: Siti Murni/TRP
Address: Happy Mansion, BG8, Block B, Jalan 17/13, Seksyen 17, 46400 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Operation Hours:Closed on TuesdaysMon-Fri: 12pm-3pm / 6pm-10pmSat-Sun: 12pm-10pm
Instagram: Round HappyMansion

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92% Of Covid-19 Patients Were Not Vaccinated, Says Health DG

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The Health Ministry has revealed that 92% of newly diagnosed Covid-19 cases were individuals who were not vaccinated.

Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah also said in a statement that out of 14,516 cases that were reported yesterday, 95 cases (0.7%) were categorised under stage 5.
Out of that number, 97.9% of the cases had no vaccination history.
According to the Health Ministry, stage 5 patients are categorised as those who have respiratory failure and require mechanical ventilation.
He urged the public to get vaccinated as soon as possible to protect themselves and their loved ones.
Reaching 20 million
As of 26 July, the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (JKJAV) reported that 521,923 vaccines (333,621 first dose, 188,302 second dose) have been administerd in the country.
Selangor has the highest number of vaccinations – rolling out 83,100 first doses and 47,087 second doses – followed by Kuala Lumpur (51,136 first dose, 34,511 second dose) and Johor (41,719 first dose, 43,888 second dose).
Cumulatively, Malaysia is nearing the 20 million mark with 17,839,476 doses administered as of 26 July based on the stats by JKJAV.
Total cumulative dose administered as of 26 July#LindungDiriLindungSemua pic.twitter.com/FmWGhMAlNO— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) July 27, 2021

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With COVID-19 Under Control, China Sends Medical Supplies to Malaysia (Updated)

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Updated on 20 March 2020: The medical supplies sent from China has arrived in Malaysia with a little note.
Although China’s Wuhan suffered the majority of the COVID-19 outbreak, the almost draconian measures implemented and enforced by their government meant that the country has passed its peak in mid-February and is recovering slowly.
While COVID-19 cases in China decline, cases in the rest of the world grows, including in Malaysia.
The number of confirmed COVID-19 cases in the country has been increasing exponentially, putting stress on hospitals and healthcare professionals.
Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein has requested help from China’s Foreign Minister Wang Yi in dealing with the outbreak.
China has pledged to supply necessary medical equipment to Malaysia. This includes ventilators, face masks, PCR testing kits, and sanitizers.
Credit: Freepik
Hishammuddin notes in a Facebook post that he will be putting the request in formal writing so that Malaysians will be given priority and be protected.

Malaysia and China have strong ties and will strengthen cooperation in all fields but focus on the fight against COVID-19 as their most pressing task.
On 19 March 2020, the supplies that China sent arrived on Malaysian shores.
On the boxes of supplies were notes in Bahasa Malaysia, reading: “Berat sama dipikul, ringan sama dijinjing” and “Bukit sama didaki, lurah sama dituruni”. The messages conveys a sense of camaraderie and teamwork between the two countries.

This isn’t the first time China has sent out medical supplies with a note to aid and cheer on other countries.
China’s medical aid to Italy and Japan included similar messages in Italian and Japanese respectively.

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