Official CMCO SOP For States In Peninsular Malaysia As Of 21 November (In English)

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Areas Involved
States of W.P. Kuala Lumpur, W.P. Putrajaya, Selangor, Penang, Perak, Negeri Sembilan, Kelantan, Johor (Kota Tinggi & Mersing District) and Kedah (Kulim District)

Duration
Effective 21 November 2020 (from 12.01 am) until 6 December 2020 (11.59 pm)

Notes
Activities allowed• Chain of economic and industrial activities.• Performing Official Government Duties.• Obtain healthcare, situations of emergency and death.
Activities not allowed• List of Unauthorized Activities• Movement of residents from CMCO areas / across districts and states except with the permission of PDRM & allowed business / activities.• Movement of residents from outside CMCO / cross-district and state areas other than allowed business / activities.
Fixed Instructions• Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988)• Subject to rulings issued by MKN and MOH.• Instructions, rules and SOPs under the Ministry / Department / Agency.• Other instructions from time to time issued by the Director General of Health.

Movement Control
PDRM is responsible for exercising control over local areas of infection with the help of Armed Forces (ATM), Civil Defence (APM) & Volunteer Corps (RELA).ONLY THREE (3) people in private vehicles are ALLOWED to come out as representatives from one (1) household for the purpose of buying / obtaining food supplies (including eating at restaurants / shops eat / dine-in) / basic necessities and other necessities. High-risk individuals and children are not encouraged to go out into public, open and crowded areas.Vehicles carrying essential goods and services as well as part of economic / industrial activity chains are ALLOWED to go in and out (of CMCO zones). The number of people allowed in these vehicles depends on the commercial license registration of the vehicles.Movement of private vehicles, Government departments or private companies for the purpose of going to and from workplaces or to carry out official government affairs is dependent on the seating capacity of the vehicle.Activities and services at all airports and ports are ALLOWED to operate.For air travel through the airport, individuals need to obtain Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) permission first.Public transport services such as bus stops, express buses, LRT / MRT / ERL / Monorail and taxi / ehailing are ALLOWED to operate. Individuals who use public transport for the purpose of crossing borders of state / district other than to reach destinations for work must obtain PDRM permission.Taxi / e-hailing services (maximum only two (2) passengers) and food deliveries are ALLOWED to operate from 6.00 am to 12.00 midnight during the CMCO period.Cases of emergencies and accidents that require treatment at a nearby hospital / clinic are allowed to move according to the capacity of the vehicle WITHOUT the need to obtain permission from the PDRM.Medical appointment cases are ALLOWED to move according to the capacity of the vehicle just by showing the letter or appointment card.In the case of funeral management outside CMCO areas is ALLOWED with the need to obtain permission from PDRM. The number of passengers in a vehicle depends on the emergency situation.Any individual from the CMCO area is ALLOWED to return to the area with the need to obtain permission from the PDRM.Travelling through the CMCO area to other areas is ALLOWED by having to get permission from the nearest police station before making the trip.The number of passengers depends on the capacity of the vehicle.Travel to EMCO area is based on SOP of Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO).
Activities In CMCO Area
Business / economy / industry are ALLOWED to operate as prescribed by the Government.Supermarkets, Shopping Malls and Retail Stores are ALLOWED to operate according to the SOP between 6.00 am to 10.00 pm.Restaurants, shops / food stalls, food trucks, roadside hawkers, circulating hawkers, food court / hawker center, roadside stalls / kiosks, grocery stores and convenience stores are ALLOWED to operate between 6.00 am to 10.00 pm.Restaurants and eateries are ALLOWED to operate on a dine-in basis (LIMITED 2 – 4 PERSONS TO A TABLE WITH 1 METER DISTANCING BETWEEN CUSTOMERS), take away, delivery or drive-through in compliance with the Food Sector SOP (Business Premises , Non-Premises Hawkers, Building Markets and Retail / Retail Food & Beverage).Daily market operations are between 6.00 am to 2.00 pm only with SOP compliance and supervision by the authorities.Wholesale market operations are between 12.00 am to 5.00 pm only with SOP compliance and supervision by the authorities.Farmers market operation is between 6.00 am to 12.00 noon with SOP compliance and supervision of RELA / local government personnel.Night market operations are between 4.00 pm to 10.00 pm with SOP compliance and supervision of RELA / local government personnel.Pumping operation hours at petrol stations are between 6.00 am to 10.00 pm (except petrol station operations on the highway which are allowed to operate 24 hours).Laundromat operations are ALLOWED from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm.Other permitted business operations start from 6.00 am to 10.00 pm.
Medical / Health Services
Government and private clinics and hospitals are ALLOWED to operate 24 hours or according to time set by the Government.Pharmacies and drug stores operate from 8.00 am to 11.00 pm.
Health Protocol
The owner of the premises ensures control of the entry and exit of customers to the premises with 1 meter physical distancing.The owner of the premises ensures that customers check in on the premises using MySejahtera or by manually writing their name and phone number as well as scanning body temperatures. A body temperature of 37.5 degrees Celsius and above is NOT ALLOWED to enter the premises.Premise owners limit the number of customers on the premises in a given time and display the maximum number of customers on the premises.Employees, suppliers and customers are required to wear face masks properly according to MOH recommendations while on the premises.
Occupational Activities
Movement in / out across the CMCO area is NOT ALLOWED. Only employees who have valid authorization passes OR a letter of authorization from the employer as the applicant is ALLOWED for the purpose of working and carrying out duties.Employers must comply with this order and assign employees to work from home EXCEPT employees in the category set by the PSD Circular / Directive for civil servants and Business Continuity Plan (BCP) (directly involved with company operations) for private sector employees.Vehicles carrying employees including private vehicles are ALLOWED to operate with SOP compliance.
Sports and Recreational Activities
Only sports and recreational activities without physical contact (indoor and outdoor) and conducted individually not exceeding 10 people such as walking, jogging, cycling, self-paced gymnastics, hiking, fishing and others within the CMCO area are ALLOWED with compliance to the Sports & Recreation SOP.Permission to operate and use sports facilities by the public is RESTRICTED to training activities that do not involve physical contact and a maximum of 10 people only. Every sports operator and organiser needs to schedule the implementation of training if there are many participants by limiting the number so as not to exceed 10 people at a time.Existing centralized training programs implemented by the National Sports Council and The Sports Council of the States can be continued on a “Quarantine Based” basis Approach ”as implemented at the MSN Bukit Jalil and Keramat Complex, Academy Badminton Malaysia, Bukit Kiara, Paralympic Sports Center of Excellence, Kg. Pandan, Sunway Megalanes and Velodrome, Nilai.
Economic Sector Activities and Industry
Economic and industrial sector activities in CMCO areas are carried out as prescribed by the Government with compliance to the prescribed SOP.All vehicles related to industry, business and manufacturing are ALLOWED to operate including across counties and states.
Fisheries, Plantation and Agriculture Sector Activities
Fisheries, plantation, agriculture, livestock and all related sectorsthe food chain are ALLOWED to operate.
Religious Activities
Activities in mosques and suraus are ALLOWED with attendance limits set by the State Religious Authority.Activities in non-Muslim places of worship are ALLOWED with attendance limits set by MKN / MOH / State Government and Ministry of Federal Territories for houses of worship in the Federal Territories.Islamic wedding ceremony (marriage contract) is ALLOWED with the presence of a maximum limit of 30 people only based on the size of the space and the physical distancing in the Religious office or subject to the amount prescribed by the State Religious Authority.Non-Muslim wedding ceremonies are ALLOWED with a maximum attendance of 30 people based on the area of space and physical distancing in the National Registration Department / House of Worship / Non-Muslim Religious Associations.
Creative Industry
Recording activities for music, concerts, filming, talk shows and such is ALLOWED either for in-door recording (studio) or RESTRICTED for off-premises in CMCO areas with only a minimum number of crew and WITHOUT AUDIENCE and in compliance with the Creative Industry SOP.Live event activities are allowed without spectators with the number of crew and staff set by Ministry of Communications and Multimedia.Busking activities indoors are ALLOWED with a set performance time and number of spectators determined by the Ministry of Communications and Multimedia.
Child care center and Nursery
Childcare centers and nurseries are allowed to operate for childcare frontliners and parents / guardians working with permission to operate by Relevant Ministries / Agencies.Parents / guardians who send children to childcare are allowed to use vehicles with the number of child passengers according to the capacity of the vehicle.
Other Activities That Are Allowed
Other activities not included in the List of Unauthorized Activities (Negative List) is ALLOWED based on existing SOPs that have been set.

List of Activities that are NOT ALLOWED (Negative List)
Entertainment Activities
• Activities at nightclubs or pubs, theme parks, indoor playgrounds and cinemas.• Concert activities or live events with the presence of spectators.
Seminars / Workshops / Conferences / Exhibitions
All Seminars / Workshops / Courses / Training / Conferences / Talks / Exhibitions and activities related to Meetings, Incentives, Conventions and Exhibitions (MICE).EXCEPTIONS. Ongoing in-service training CAN BE IMPLEMENTED only in the area of training institutions only.
Meetings
Face-to-face meetings of Government and private agencies involving the presence of representatives of external agencies and can be implemented by video conferencing.EXCEPTIONS.Face-to-face meetings are ONLY ALLOWED involving expatriates and C suites with physical distancing and wearing of face masks.Internal meetings are ALLOWED in accordance with the PSD Circular / Instructions and MITI guidelines.
Organizing Gatherings
Official and Informal Ceremonies of Government and Private, Social Councils such as feasts, wedding ceremonies and engagements, receptions, aqiqah ceremonies, prayers of peace, tahlil, anniversary celebrations, birthday celebrations, reunions, retreats and other social events.Participation of government and private officials for Official and Informal Ceremonies from CMCO and EMCO areas venturing outside their area.
Education
Public & Private Higher Education Institutes, Skills Training Institutes, tahfiz centers and schools are closed during the CMCO period.Tuition classes, music classes, dance classes, arts, paid recital classes, paid language classes and and so on.EXCEPTIONS. School students, Public & Private Higher Education Institutes who take tests or examinations with institutions abroad are ALLOWED to attend to sit for exams only and not for learning sessions.
Sports and Recreation Activities
Picnic activities, swimming activities, physical contact activities / combat sports, matches for team sports and tournament / competition organization activities.Sports and recreational activities that involve large-scale involvement and difficult to ensure physical distancing.Sports events and competitions in the presence of spectators, and sports events and competitions involving participants from abroad.
Tourism Activities
Tourism activities venturing outside the CMCO area and inside the CMCO area.Overseas tourism activities by citizens and domestic tourism activities involving foreign tourists entering Malaysia except foreign tourists from countries as stated by the Minister.EXCEPTIONS. Tourism activities in the green zone inside the CMCO and venturing to outside CMCO and RMCO Green Zones is ALLOWED and must comply with the SOP set by the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC).
Others Which Are Not Allowed
Any activity that may cause many people to be present in a place that makes it difficult for physical distancing and compliance with the instructions of the Director General of Health.Other matters decided by the Government from time-to-time.

SOP PERINTAH KAWALAN PERGERAKAN BERSYARAT (PKPB) BAGI NEGERI-NEGERI W.P. KUALA LUMPUR, W.P. PUTRAJAYA, SELANGOR, PULAU PINANG, PERAK, NEGERI SEMBILAN, KELANTAN, JOHOR (DAERAH KOTA TINGGI & MERSING) DAN KEDAH (DAERAH KULIM) pic.twitter.com/7WFDDkFJhZ— MAJLIS KESELAMATAN NEGARA JABATAN PERDANA MENTERI (@MKNJPM) November 22, 2020

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Mosar Team Rescues Female Climber Suffering Cramps And Hypothermia At Mount Kinabalu

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The Mountain Search and Rescue (Mosar) team received a distress call around 4am involving a female climber at Mount Kinabalu.

The 40-year-old woman was experiencing muscle cramps and was suffering from hypothermia.
It was revealed that the temperature at the site, which was about 2,000m above sea level, was between 12 to 14 degrees Celsius.
After giving the woman oxygen and making sure her body temperature returned to normal, the rescue team brought her down using a Robinson stretcher to the Timpohon Gate.
According to NST, the 12-hour operation saw the Mosar carrying the victim for about 6km to Panalaban (the last pit stop before ascending to the summit) to the starting point at Timpohon Gate.
The rescue operation ended at 4.05pm and the woman was sent to Hospital Ranau for treatment.
This month alone, the Mosar team has responded to seven cases involving Mount Kinabalu climbers.
Last year, there were nine cases during the intermittent closure of climbing activities due to the Movement Control Order (MCO).

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Weekly Working Hours Reduced To 45 Hours From 1 Sept 2022

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According to The Star, the amendments to the Employment Act to see weekly working hours reduced from 48 to 45 hours will be enforced from 1 September 2022.

Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Awang Hashim said the amendments serve to safeguard the welfare of workers and provide flexibility in working hours, in line with the International Labour Organisation (ILO) Convention.
The amendments also allow employees to utilise a flexible work arrangement.
Under the new rule, employees are allowed to apply to carry out work according to the suitability of working hours, working days or workplaces, including working from home for emergency situations such as the Covid-19 pandemic.
Earlier in June, Malay Mail reported that Awang said employees can apply for Flexible Working Arrangements (FWA) with their respective employers under the amendment to the Employment Act 1955.
When the application is made, the employer must give an answer to the employee in writing whether the application is rejected or accepted within 60 days. If the employer chooses to reject the application, they must provide reasons to explain the rejection.
READ MORE: Get Ready Employees! You Can Request For Flexible Work Arrangements From Your Employer Starting 1 September
For illustration purposes. Image: TRP File
Awang also added that there’s no proposal or engagement to set four working days a week at the ministry level when Senator Md Nasir Hashim asked about the government’s stance on four working days a week, especially in the private sector.
Nevertheless, the move to reduce working hours might rehabilitate Malaysia’s reputation as one of the countries with the longest weekly work hours and the fourth most overworked city in the world.
READ MORE: Once AGAIN, KL Is The Among The Most Overworked Cities In The World
READ MORE: “We Have No Money, Time, Energy & Place To Live Healthily”, Rakyat Responds To National Health Agenda

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Go On A Live Virtual Date With Crocodiles, Sunbears, Monkeys, And A Magician Too!

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Tourism without a doubt is one of the adversely affected sectors due to the current Covid-19 pandemic.

Besides a shortage of foreign visitors, the implementation of various Movement Control Order’s (MCO) has also put a damper on things by restricting domestic tourism.
The upside to the unfortunate cycle of events has forced the tourism industry to get innovative with how to monetise and at the same time, keep people engaged and interested.
Get up close and personal with Malaysia’s wildlife
Back in December during an already financially dire year for Zoo Negara, Lazada stepped in for an initiative to provide virtual tours to help raise funds and care for the animals in the zoo.
Although the event was free, viewers were invited to donate to the zoo during the stream.
Forward to the present day where the Melaka Crocodile and Recreational Park (TBRM), which relies solely on tourists and visitors, have also had to resort to their own online tour of the park as an initiative to keep the business going.
(Credit: Taman Buaya & Rekreasi Melaka / Facebook)
Online viewers can now take an educational tour of the park which is home to 100 crocodiles of various species. There are also other animals at the park including six species of snakes and mammals like racoons and deers.
The tour will be held every Friday to Sunday with two sessions each day via Google Meets. For a mere RM7, the session includes a crocodile feeding session too. Slots are limited so sign up here.
Support the animals and their caretakers!
Sites like Buddyz.co have emerged during the pandemic to provide unique activities and local experiences virtually.
One such experience is a virtual safari with a Bornean Sun Bear formally known as Helarctos malayanus.
(Credit: Dr. Wong Siew Te / Buddyz)
The tour is hosted by the founder and CEO of the Bornean Sun Bear Conservation Centre in Sandakan Dr Wong Siew Te (aka The Papa Bear) and will give you a closer look at the sun bear’s movement, natural habitat, and yes – you can interact with them!
The virtual experience package starts from RM40 / pax and is available every day at 9 am or 2 pm (excluding the 2 pm slot on Saturdays) with a group size of 4 to 10 ‘travellers’.
Get the feel as a dusky langur researcher(Credit: Jo Leen / Buddyz)
Bears aren’t your thing? What about the dusky leaf monkey (dusky langur)? Join Jo Leen and her team of researchers at the Langur Project Penang (LPP) for a 3-hour fieldwork session!
Support people’s livelihoods in general
Another online platform that has adapted to the new normal while providing a side hustle for people to make money is Airbnb.
With their Airbnb Online Experiences platform, you can enjoy live, interactive activities led by expert Hosts. Go anywhere and learn anything—all from the comfort of your home.
(Credit: Andrew Lee Magic / Airbnb)
Although there’s no option to filter activities by country, we did come across an event with internationally acclaimed Malaysian magician Andrew Lee. Voted as Malaysia’s No. 1 Magician, you can set a virtual date with him from RM120 per person.
Since everything is online anyway, why not expand the experience beyond our shores and level up your MCO cooking game with how to make Mexican street tacos with a professional chef in Mexico or get six-pack abs with Olympic pole vaulter Pauls Pujats from Latvia.

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Deputy Minister Caught Snoozing At Graduation Ceremony, Malaysians Unimpressed By The Reasons

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It seems that netizens weren’t too kind towards Deputy Works Minister Datuk Eddin Syazlee Shith, who was recently filmed falling asleep onstage while chairing a school graduation ceremony in Negeri Sembilan.

At just over a minute long, the Kuala Pilah MP appeared unconscious for a few moments in the video before being wakened up by people at the event.
As the viral comment nightmare continued to rage online, Eddin Syazlee’s official Twitter account commented with a short statement saying that on the day the video was taken, the deputy minister had been unwell but still insisted on attending the school event.
Dato Eddin kurang sihat namun bagi memenuhi undangan jemputan beliau gagahkan diri untuk hadir.Alhamdulilah pada majlis ini Dato’ telah meluluskan pemasangan penghawa dingin untuk Dewan Sekolah dan juga menyumbang sedikit dana untuk membantu pihak sekolah memperoleh bas— Eddin Syazlee (@eddin_syazlee) April 11, 2021
The same was reportedly said by Eddin Syazlee’s special officer Farahiah Zubir, who also came forward to apologize on the latter’s behalf.
Others also came to Eddin Syazlee’s aid by asking the public to walk a day in a minister’s shoes.
Malaysian Indian Congress (MIC) Central Information Secretary and Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa’s special officer, Subash Chandrabose Arumugam Pillai, Tweeted that it’s normal for ministers to wake up at six in the morning and only go home after two at night.
Jadi Timbalan Menteri tidur. Cuba ikut jadual seorang Menteri satu hari. Kalau terlelap, maksudnya penat. Saya ikut Menteri pun pagi bangun 6 pagi dan balik rumah tidur pukul 2pagi.— Major A.Subash Chandrabose (@SubashCBose6) April 11, 2021
His comments however attracted even more criticism as some social media commenters countered with the fact that other Malaysians are also working for longer hours at lesser pay to put food on the table.
No matter how tired you are, your stomach is full, able to afford fancy clothes, foods & gadgets, pay your bills on time, put gas in your car with your RM50k p/month salary.Do you think we, rakyat marhaen, can do that with our RM1.2k p/month salary? https://t.co/u5DQeAJoFB— (JustMe)🇲🇾#RakyatJagaRakyat# (@Kiraneia_Unwill) April 12, 2021
Theres a lot more people who work harder than you, but earn not even half of hour wage monthly. cut the crap cry baby https://t.co/1d2tSe74kd— j. (@MuhdJhn) April 12, 2021
awwwww sounds like a normal working person’s schedule. the only difference here is menteris get paid a tenfold 🥰 and marhaens are expected to live with minimum wage on top of no sleep to compensate 🤍 https://t.co/eQnODXiYNU— Lily ☁ (@omgilirawaidaa) April 12, 2021

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Haze: Stop pointing fingers at oil palm companies, says Teresa Kok

Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok is urging the public to stop blaming oil palm plantation companies for the annual transboundary haze problem.

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The minister said that public opinion on the matter has been rather biased in criticizing these companies for their alleged open burning and land clearing practices.

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Kok explained that other factors also come into play when speaking of the ongoing fires occurring throughout the region.
She also states that companies generally adhere to sustainable agriculture standards and laws.

(Image Credit: Cilisos)

So whos really to blame for these fires then?
Well, the minister had this to say;

“It is unfair for the public to keep pointing fingers at oil palm planters, alleging they indulge in open burning. That is a forest fire and this is the El Nino season.”
“In many parts of Borneo, Indonesia and peninsular Malaysia, many plants and trees are planted on peat soil, which can catch fire easily during the dry season.”
said Teresa Kok at the 39th Palm Oil Familiarisation Programme, organised by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB)  as quoted by New Straits Times
Peat soil or peatlands are wetland areas that are covered with a thick layer of organic soil made up of dead, decomposing vegetation.

(Image Credit: Sime Darby Plantation)

In many parts of the world, peatlands are drained and used for agriculture.
These areas become highly flammable during the dry season and fires happening at these spots can rage on for months as flames continue to smoulder underground.

(Image Credit: Malay Mail)

Kok added that the fires might have also been caused by other parties like, small farmers and villagers that burn away land for crops.
These theories, however, cannot be confirmed until a full report is released by the Indonesian government who are investigating the cause of the international calamity.

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Indonesia had recently moved to crack down on Malaysian companies on allegations of their involvement in deliberate open burning practices in the country.
Kok had mentioned that the government would not protect these companies if Indonesiaâ€™s claims are proven to be true.
Indonesian President Joko â€œJokowiâ€ Widodo has also admitted that the fires and hotspots in the republic were due to negligence by his government.


There’s Another “Chinese Valentine’s Day”, The Qixi Festival

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You may be familiar with Chap Goh Meh, where single women toss Mandarin oranges with their numbers on it while single men go fishing for the fruits in hopes of finding love.

However, despite the exciting promise of a potentially romantic meet-cute, Chap Goh Mei is not the only “Chinese Valentine’s Day” that celebrates love.
The Qixi Festival
The Qixi Festival falls on the seventh day of the seventh month on the lunar calendar. Since 2,600 years ago, people have celebrated it as the day of romance, as it is the day that legendary lovers Niulang and Zhinu are allowed to meet, once a year.
I promise there’s a reason why they’re standing on birds.(Credit: Sohu.com)
On this day, men and women make prayers and offerings to help in their love live. Traditionally, women would make prayers in regards to finding a good husband and display their domestic skills, such as cooking and weaving.
In modern times, people simply celebrate the day with their significant other, much like Valentine’s Day!
Star-crossed Lovers
The story of Niulang and Zhinu is also known as the Cowherd and the Weaver Girl, and probably one of the earliest records of star-crossed lovers.
People love love!(Credit: Unsplash)
The story begins with Niulang (the cowherd), who was an orphan mistreated by his brother and sister-in-law. Eventually, he was turned away from their home and left with only a broken-down straw hut and an old cow. Undeterred, he worked hard every day to make a life for himself in that old hut, spending his lonely nights alone with the old cow in the meagre shelter.
One day, as he was bringing the old cow around to graze, he stumbled upon an unfamiliar patch of beautiful forest with a crystal clear lake. Then, nine celestial maidens arrived from the sky riding clouds. They disrobed to bathe in the lake, leaving their colourful celestial robes lying on the nearby rocks.
The cowherd fell in love with the Zhinu, the youngest of the group. Suddenly, the old cow began to speak to the cowherd, saying that if the cowherd took a robe, the celestial maiden will have to marry him.
We’re not saying that you should listen to talking farm animals, of course.(Credit: TRP)
Thus, Niulang stealthily took Zhinu’s celestial robe while the maidens were not paying attention. Eventually, all the maidens left the lake, clothing themselves and ascending to the heavens. Only the youngest celestial maiden was left in a panic trying to search for her missing robe.
Niulang then appeared to return her robe, and confessed his love. Seeing that he was an honest, hardworking man, Zhinu agreed to stay on earth and marry him. They settled into a simple yet happy life with one son and one daughter. Niulang herded cows and farmed, while Zhinu took up weaving.
However, two years later, Zhinu’s father, the Jade Emperor (also known as the Heavenly Emperor) found out that his youngest daughter stayed on the mortal plane and had a family with a mortal. He flew into a rage, and sent the Queen Mother of the West with soldiers to bring her back to the heavens.
Of course, Niulang and Zhinu were deeply in love and could not bear to be separated. As Zhinu was being taken away, Niulang carried their children on a carrying pole and chased after her.
But think of the children!, said Niulang, probably.(Credit: Sohu.com)
The Queen Mother of the West summoned a heavenly river to block his path to the heavens, which we see as the Milky Way. Separated on both banks of the heavenly river, the two lovers cried for each other. Their love and grief moved a flock of magpies, who flew to the heavens and built a bridge with their bodies so that the two could meet in the middle.
The Queen Mother of the West finally relented at their deep love for each other, and allowed Zhinu to meet with Niulang on the magpie bridge once a year, on Qixi.
The true OG long distance relationship.(Credit: Sohu.com)
This legendary love story has been passed down for centuries, inspiring lovers and artists for their touching devotion to each other.
But hey, if youre single, it’s not too late for you! Just don’t go around stealing women’s clothing, we’re fairly certain that will only land you in jail now.

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Stray Dogs Protect Homeless Man Even When Faced With Dog-Catchers In Kajang

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The Kajang City Council posted to Facebook their routine work of catching stray dogs, but probably didn’t expect the backlash from netizens criticizing the whole operation.

While a majority of comments condemned the city council for their heartless actions, even more found it heartbreaking that the city council had rounded up a group of strays that were ‘protecting’ a homeless man sleeping on the street.
The group of dogs guarding the homeless man being rounded up. The man, however, is nowhere to be seen.(Credit: MPK)
Many netizens speculated that the homeless man must have fed the dogs often to befriend them. Thus, when faced with a threat from dogcatchers, they chose to stay put and protect him instead of running away.
Dogs are known for protecting their owners in the face of a threat, so these strays were displaying their loyalty and bravery for their ‘master’- the homeless man!

According to the post, the operation lasted 6½ hours from 8pm to 2:30am. The Department of Public Health & Town Service reported that the operation rounded up a total of 20 stray dogs in various areas within Kajang.
However, netizens suggested that efforts should be put in elsewhere instead of the current cruel way of catching strays.
A dog being dragged away by a dog-catcher.(Credit: MPK)
Many suggested the city council to focus on cleaning out the drains within the vicinity instead as they are often clogged, or picking up the trash along the streets, among others.

Some suggested that the city council adopt a more humane way to control strays, used by many countries around the world: the TNR method.

The Trap-Neuter-Return (TNR) method is well-used to manage stray animals living in human populations, focusing on neutering the animals so they do not reproduce. In the process, the animals are also microchipped, vaccinated, and treated against diseases and fleas to ensure that they are healthy and clean.
A stray dog being dragged away.(Credit: MPK)
Currently, Malaysia does not practice the TNR method in an official capacity. Government agencies still continue to employ a brute method of catching strays and locking them in a pound.
Dogs that are caught are put up for adoption. However, if they are not adopted within seven days, they are put down. As you can imagine, most dogs do not see the light of day again once they are caught.
The Kajang city council has yet to address the issue.

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Mercedes Evades Toll 45 Times, Prolintas Gets Driver To Settle The Bill

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The driver of a Mercedes-Benz A Class was asked to settle RM275.65 in unpaid toll charges after Prolintas detected the car having evaded paying toll payments.

The car had apparently avoided paying tolls a total of 45 times.
According to Prolintas, the woman behind the wheels, when they finally stopped the vehicle yesterday, agreed to settle the outstanding amount in full.
The driver was stopped by Prolintas staff at a toll booth of the Ampang-KL Elevated Highway (AKLEH).
In a thread on Twitter, Prolintas shared a photo of the woman behind the wheels, hashtagged #kantoi (caught).
“Take this as a lesson, do not imitate this immoral act. You are not only trespassing but you are endangering other vehicles,” Prolintas said.
This is just the latest in Prolintas’ active efforts of catching toll evaders.
In September last year, they caught a Proton X50 which had accumulated RM57.50 in unpaid toll charges.
Toll concessionaires have the avenue of taking a civil suit against toll evaders where they can be charged under Section 8 of the Federal Roads (Private Management) Act 1984.
A conviction would see offenders being fined between RM2,000 and RM5,000.
Last year, a road user shared a video of how he foiled another vehicle’s attempt to avoid paying toll.

Word of advice: Whatever you do on the road, always remember to prioritise safety.

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K-Pop Artist Fed Up With Malaysians Mocking Her Name Pleads For It To Stop On Social Media

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So Young is a South Korean singer and dancer who is a member of the female K-pop group ‘Fly With Me’. Her stage name is, well, Babi.
It seems that some Malaysians have taken it upon themselves to poke fun at her name – which is similar to a Malay curse word – on social media and left mean-spirited comments under her Instagram posts.
Screenshot from Instagram
Fed up with the mockery, the young artiste put up a post pleading for Malaysians to stop. In the post, Babi asks “Why are you doing this to me?” and states “I didn’t know your country, but I don’t want to know it anymore” following the harassment by amused locals.
However, she did end her statement with an appreciation to those who’ve helped her.
         View this post on Instagram           Malaysians who came here to mock my name have to see this post. Why are you doing this to me? Just because my name is your laughing stock? Are you fun with this? I am not interested in your language. So it doesn't matter what my name means in your language. And I didn't know your country, but I don't want to know it anymore. If the same thing happens after you see my post, I will report everyone and block the account. So stop now. Lastly, thank you guys for helping me. A post shared by  So Young (@babi__fly) on Jun 2, 2020 at 1:10pm PDT
This isn’t the first time Malaysians have harassed international artists over language differences, though.
Back in 2018, British singer-songwriter Dua Lipa was mocked by Malaysians over her use of the word ‘babi’ to address her father on social media.
However, the word ‘babi’ translates to ‘father’ in Albania, where her parents are from.
After the barrage of comments from Malaysians, Dua Lipa switched the caption of her Instagram post from “Happy Birthday babi” to “Happy Birthday, Dad”.
She later expressed her disappointment in an interview with fashion magazine L’Officiel, saying that “it was actually quite mean” because the singer was “obviously not talking in Malay.”

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13 Inspiring Shows Celebrating Women To Watch This International Women’s Day

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This International Women’s Day, we celebrate the strong female characters, the actresses who portray them, and the people who support and inspire them in their journey!

Here’s a list of old and new shows to revisit, explore, and enjoy.
Movies
1. Gone with the Wind

Based on Margaret Mitchell’s literary work of the same name, Gone with the Wind tells the story of Scarlett O’Hara (Vivien Leigh), the strong-willed daughter of a Georgia plantation owner, and her survival through the Civil War and the Reconstruction era. The 1939 film received 10 Academy Awards and several other awards.
2. Enola Holmes (Netflix)

Based on a book series of the same name by Nancy Springer, Enola Holmes (Millie Bobby Brown) travels to London to find her missing mother but ends up in a wider mystery that will threaten the entire country. With allies such as her brothers, Mycroft and Sherlock (Sam Claflin and Henry Cavill), and her mother’s friend Edith (Susie Wokoma), it’s up to her to save the world her way.
3. Legally Blonde

Reese Witherspoon stars as the “dumb blonde” Elle Woods who attempts to win back her ex-boyfriend by getting a Juris Doctor degree at Harvard Law School. She eventually overcomes the stereotypes against hyperfeminity and becomes a successful lawyer on her own accord.
4. Charlie’s Angels (Netflix)

No matter which Charlie’s Angels films you prefer, they all feature women who can hold their own ground. In the 2019 version, the new Angels – Sabina, Elena, and Jane – are tasked to retrieve a weapon of mass destruction known as Calisto. Kristen Stewart plays a rebellious agent Sabina Wilson, Naomi Scott plays an engineer named Elena Houghlin, and Ella Balinska plays Jane Kano, a former MI6 agent.
5. Turning Red (Disney Plus)

In this coming-of-age tale, 13-year-old Mei Lee who struggles to be the perfect Asian daughter to her mother finds herself transformed into a giant red panda. As she frantically finds a way to turn her back into a human, she eventually learns her world of duty to her family and what it’s like to spread her wings with her friends.
6. Clueless

Clueless is loosely based on Jane Austen’s novel Emma set in modern-day Beverly Hills. It tells the story of Cher Horowitz (Alicia Silverstone), a popular teenager who tries to be a matchmaker and sets her sights on a new girl in school as her next project. When her plans kind of backfired, it led her to reflect on her priorities and her failures to appreciate the people in her life who cared for her.
TV series
1. Miss Fisher’s Murder Mysteries (Netflix)

This Australian drama series is set in 1920s Melbourne following the life of a glamorous private detective, Phryne Fisher (Essie Davis). Armed with her charm, wits and a pearl-handled pistol, she solves crimes with her maid, Dot, to the chagrin of Detective Inspector John Robinson and his constable, Hugh Collins.
2. Pandora: Beneath The Paradise (Disney Plus)

Hong Taera (Lee Ji-ah) suffered a traumatic experience in the past as a child but has no recollection of the incident. Nevertheless, she managed to live a seemingly perfect life with her successful husband and her loving daughter. But when her memories come flooding back, she has to make a life-changing decision to protect her family.
The show debuts in Disney Plus on 11 March 2023.
3. Physical:100 (Netflix)

In this South Korean reality show, the best 100 athletes from various sports backgrounds come together to compete to show who has the ideal human physique. The show featured 23 strong women who have excelled in their own fields. Showcasing their different strengths and abilities, they continue to push boundaries in each task.
4. Special Force: Anarchy (Disney Plus)

In this local series, Iman (Puteri Aishah) is a courageous policewoman who’s recruited to join an elite anti-corruption special forces team. When she investigates a bank heist with her partner Sara (Elizabeth Tan) in the fictional country of Tenggara, she comes face to face with a dangerous underground group and uncovers the trail of secrets that will leave her with an impossible choice.
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5. Chilling Adventures of Sabrina (Netflix)

Based on the comic book series of the same name, CAOS follows the story of a half-witch Sabrina Spellman (Kiernan Shipka) and her coven (family and friends). Just like any teenager, she has to navigate high school romances, friendships and family issues, and protect the world from evil forces. It’s almost like a current Buffy the Vampire Slayer situation.
6. She-Hulk: Attorney At Law (Disney Plus)

Jennifer Walters (Tatiana Maslany) only wanted to be a lawyer. She never wanted to be an Avenger but life comes at you fast. Now that she’s also the She-Hulk, she needs to learn how to embrace that part of herself while also living the life she has always dreamed of as an attorney. The only problem is, she’s super high profile right now. Can’t have the cake and eat it, right?
READ MORE: She-Hulk: Attorney At Law – Marvel Ventures Into Legal Sitcoms [Review]
7. The Orville (Disney Plus)

In this sci-fi comedy-drama, the crew aboard the starship USS Orville go on adventures in various parts of the galaxy. When Captain Ed Mercer (Seth MacFarlane) and his ex-wife Commander Kelly Grayson (Adrianne Palicki) were assigned to lead the ship together, they agreed to put aside their differences and work as a team.
Joining them on their space adventures are the supportive crew Dr Claire Finn (Penny Johnson Jerald), Lieutenant Gordon Malloy (Scott Grimes) and Lieutenant Commander Bortus (Peter Macon).

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EPF Withdrawal Without Good Reason Must Pay 2.5% In Zakat

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The payment of zakat to the Employees Provident Fund (EPF) of 2.5 per cent is mandatory on individuals who make EPF withdrawals amounting to RM10,000 as allowed by the government starting 1 April.

Federal Territory Islamic Religious Council Zakat Collection Center (PPZ-MAIWP) Senior Shariah & International Unit Manager Ahmad Husni Abd Rahman said payment under the property zakat is applicable for individuals who make withdrawals willingly without any financial burden and problems.
He was quoted by Berita AlHijrah as saying that individuals who do not face any problems in terms of financial burden, debt, economy and the like, is obliged to pay zakat from the EPF withdrawals that have been made.
The payment of zakat is not mandatory for individuals who make the withdrawal of money due to the urgent need for income sources.PPZ-MAIWP Senior Shariah & International Unit Manager Ahmad Husni Abd Rahman on the zakat criteria.

If the individual made a withdrawal due to economic pressure and the like, then such withdrawal is not subject to zakat.
Among the exemptions are:
Individuals who face income problems and need the money to continue living.Those who still have debts that need to be settled immediately.Withdrawals used for basic or important needs such as medicine, education, and the like.
The imposition of zakat is expected to deter the public from spending on items which are unnecessary.
A recent discussion in social media on how to spend the EPF withdrawal on drones. (Source: Facebook)
Lifeline For The Rakyat
The decision to allow EPF contributors to make the special withdrawal was recently announced.
The goal is to ease the burden of Malaysian families who are still affected by the Covid-19 pandemic.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the decision was made based on the results of a comprehensive study and research among the people who are still economically affected, losing income and are rebuilding their lives.
READ MORE: Govt To Allow A Special RM10,000 EPF Withdrawal
Applications will be open to members under the age of 55 starting 1 April, 2022 and ending on 30 April, 2022.
The payment period will start on 20 April, 2022.

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Captain Rohana Is The First Woman To Become First Admiral In The Royal Malaysian Navy

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Captain Rohana Jupri has made history to become the first woman to be promoted to the rank of First Admiral (Laksamana Pertama) in the Royal Malaysian Navy.

In the Navy’s 86-year history, since it’s inception in April 1934, there has never been a woman of that rank.
Rohana said the promotion was a recognition of her 36 years of service at RMN
I hope there are more women candidates who can follow in my footsteps. There is room available for women in RMN to growCaptain Rohana Jupri, Royal Malaysian Navy First Admiral
The 57-year-old mother of four who is originally from Tanjong Karang, Selangor joined the Navy on 20 December 1984.
Captain Rohana Jupri during the ceremony. (Credit: Bernama)
Since then she has held several important positions such as Commanding Officer of the ship KD (Kapal di-Raja) Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah, Staff Officer 1 of Women’s Affairs of the Malaysian Armed Forces, and Commanding Officer of the Western Naval Supply Depot.
On top of that, Rohana also acquired important assets that ensured Ops Benteng could be implemented efficiently.
Ability and credibility recognised by RMN
Since the establishment of the RMN 86 years ago, not a single woman has been promoted to the rank and this is an achievement for her.Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany, Commander Admiral of the Royal Malaysian Navy
Rohana was among four senior officers who were promoted during a ceremony launched by Commander Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany at KD Sri Gombak on Jalan Padang Tembak in Kuala Lumpur.
Commander Admiral Tan Sri Mohd Reza Mohd Sany. (Credit: Malaysia Military Times)
On Rohana’s promotion, Mohd Reza said it proved that Rohana’s ability and credibility was recognised by the top management at RMN, as well as a sign of appreciation for her efforts in her years of service.
He revealed that Rohana had also held the position of Senior Director of Materials at the RMN headquarters, and Assistant Chief of Staff (AKS) J4 (Logistics) in the National Task Force.
He added that this indirectly placed her on par with the top line-up of the Admiral Committee (JLAKS) previously pioneered by men.

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GE15: 94, 98YO Senior Citizens Have Never Missed A Vote Their Whole Lives Since 1955!

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Voting is the responsibility of every eligible Malaysian. It’s our responsibility to choose a government leader who can lead our country fairly in the future.

Fun Fact:  The first General Election (GE) was held in this country on 27 July 1955.
Parti Perikatan under the leadership of Tunku Abdul Rahman had recorded history as the first political party to win the said election.
It is said that around 80% of the people of Malaya at that time chose the party led by Tunku Abdul Rahman because they supported the policies that sided with them.
Picture for illustration purposes. (Credit: Sabah Gazette)
This 94-year-old ‘Pokcik Mat’ from Terengganu has never hesitated to vote
An example of a true patriotic Malaysian is a 94-year-old senior citizen known as ‘Pokcik Mat’ who never hesitates to go out to vote despite his increasing age.
As reported by Bernama, Pokcik Mat, whose real name is Muhammad Abdullah who lives in Terengganu understands his responsibility in determining the next leader of the country.
(Credit: Bernama)
I will still go out and vote on this 15th General Election this Saturday. My children are working in Kuala Terengganu and I have told them to come home and take me to the polling centre. Pokcik Mat to Bernama
He has never missed going to the polls and always reminds others around him to do so. He would always condemn those not wanting to exercise their right to vote for the country, young or old.
They criticize a lot, but when the time comes for them to fulfill their responsibility to choose a government, they prefer tp spend their time sleeping at home. Pokcik Mat to Bernama
In an interview with Bernama, he told them that he hopes all Malaysians will go out and vote this 19 November.
“It is important because our responsibility is to our country, and we have to vote for those who are going to lead us,” added him.
Pokcik Mat is one of the 139,423 electors in the Kemaman parliamentary constituency.
98-year-old woman still goes out to vote despite impaired sight and hearing
Another 98-year-old senior from Kampung Jabi, Jertih, Terengganu, Wan Yah Wan Ya’akob, is also not missing out on casting her vote in this 15th General Election.
Although her health deteriorated to the point of affecting her vision and hearing, Wan Yah is still excited to carry out her responsibility.
(Credit: Bernama)
The son of Wan Yah, 62-year-old Harun Md Deli, also did not mind sending his mother to the polling station, which is only two kilometres from their home.
I’ve also sent my mother to the polling centre during the last general election (GE14). Even though her health is not so good, her memory is still strong. She knows that it is important to go out and vote. Harun Md Deli to Bernama
Wan Yah may be the oldest person in their village as her real age may be over 100 years old based on the asterisk at the end of her ID number. Harun said that people used to register late births in the olden days and her mother could be one of them too.
The Election Commission (SPR) explained that up to 9 October, the voter registration statistics showed that a total of 922,856 voters in Terengganu are eligible to vote for GE15 this time.
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Persiaran Tasik Cluster In Cyberjaya School Soared To 139 Positive Cases

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The Covid-19 breakout at Sekolah Seri Puteri in Cyberjaya has been declared the Persiaran Tasik Cluster on 29 November after recording 139 positive cases, a sharp rise from 71 yesterday.

READ MORE: 71 Students In Cyberjaya School Test Positive For Covid-19
According to Selangor Health director Datuk Sha’ri Ngadiman, the number of confirmed cases grew after testing 946 individuals, comprising teachers, students and staff up to 3 pm yesterday (2 December).
The latest numbers included its index case, a teacher of the fully-residential boarding school and seven other people, including students, who tested positive earlier.
So far, 114 students, 15 teachers and 10 staff members tested positive which brings the total to 139.
According to New Straits Times, they have been referred to the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) Covid-19 Quarantine and Low-Risk Treatment Centre.
All 139 Covid-19 cases are in stable condition and are in Categories 1 and 2A (symptomatic but low risk).
Their close contacts are placed at government quarantine stations too.
Dr Sha’ri shared that its index case had symptoms on 22 November and was confirmed positive on 24 November.
Close contact screening detected seven individuals –six students and another teacher – who contracted the virus.
Dr Sha’ri added that all six students have been referred to MAEPS while two teachers are undergoing isolation at home.
The Sepang Health Office will work closely with the school to handle the Persiaran Tasik Cluster.

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Surprise! Father’s Day Was Created By A Woman

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Father’s Day is around the corner with Malaysian dads eagerly anticipating the day that honours them and their role in the family.

The American “Hallmark” holiday, which is also widely celebrated in Malaysia, is on the third Sunday in June. It is dubbed a ‘Hallmark’ holiday after the card company by the same name and is perceived to exist primarily for commercial purposes.
Although there is a deeper history to the origins of Father’s Day, the marketing aspect of it was not because some father thought there should be a counterpart to Mother’s Day. It was actually created by a woman in honour of her father.
The woman behind Father’s Day
Sonora Smart Dodd of Spokane, Washington in the US was only 16 years old when she lost her mother, leaving her father to raise Dodd and her five younger brothers alone.
In 1909, Dodd was at a Mother’s Day Sermon when she realised the need for a day to celebrate fathers, especially her own.
Sonora Smart Dodd (L) and her father William (R)(Credit: ABC AU)
She later drew up a petition for the first Father’s Day, which she proposed to be celebrated on her father’s birthday in early June. The petition only garnered 2 signatures but she convinced local church communities to participate on the condition to push the date to late June giving them more time to prepare.
The first Father’s Day was celebrated the following year on June 19 in Dodd’s hometown of Spokane.  Although the holiday faded in the 1920s, it slowly gained attention again in the decades to come with then-U.S. President Lyndon B. Johnson signing a presidential proclamation in 1966 declaring the third Sunday of June as Father’s Day.
By this time, Dodd had spent 57 years campaigning for Father’s Day to gain national status until finally, the U.S. Congress passed Joint Resolution 187, which called on their citizens to “offer public and private expressions of such day to the abiding love and gratitude which they bear for their fathers.”
Two years later, then-U.S. President Richard Nixon made the holiday official and signed the resolution into law.

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Locke & Key Finale – Are You Sure They Fought Monsters Before? [Review]

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Locke and Key started with some hiccups, and like any other show, it has its great moments. Viewers have now seen the show’s third season and to be honest, it’s bittersweet to see it go.

The show’s creators said the series was always planned to end in the third season so you would think it would end with a bang.
It did not.
The story has potential: there’s a magical house which produces magical keys that attract the bad guys. It’s a standard young adult story boilerplate.

Where it went sideways
First, my gripe with the characters was that they were no smarter or more cautious than before in Season 3.
After surviving monsters from beyond the realm, it’s only logical for the Lockes to take better precautions and fail-safes at least.
I was partial to the idea of keeping all the keys locked somewhere safe. That’s fine.
I was also fine with the youngest Locke, Bode, keeping track of all the keys in his self-illustrated book.
However, it blows my mind when Bode leaves the most important book in his room for everyone to see (if they wanted to). Excuse me, aren’t you supposed to be warier after getting attacked by two Echo sisters?
(L to R) Jeff Lillico as Coffey, Kevin Durand as Gideon, Ian Lake as Bolton in episode 302 of Locke & Key. Image: Netflix
Since it was the last season, I was hoping to see each character be useful and for the adults to at least put up some meaningful fight to help their children.
Bringing back the old villains from the previous seasons didn’t add much to the excitement either.
Gideon, the major villain, planned to use all the magical keys to open the gateway to the monster realm.
Unlike Dodge, season 1’s villain, Gideon didn’t use the keys in any way to manipulate the Locke children.
All he did was grab all the keys in his hands and growl. That was a really ‘meh’ villain move and didn’t make him any scarier as Dodge did.
Underused characters
Ellie Whedon and Nina Locke. Image: Netflix
I get it’s a story to be led by youths but the adults in the series seem pretty much useless.
For example, the character Ellie Whedon felt underwritten. This is a character that was stuck in the demon world and managed to come back to the real world in the last season.
For whatever reason, she behaved as if everything was fine and nothing could go wrong even if her son’s best friend was acting strangely out of the blue.
The show also let down the character Gordie Shaw. Gordie was a minor character who went to school with Rendell Locke, the father of the show’s protagonists, and had brief encounters with magic.
However, he was killed off as quickly as he was introduced at the season’s end. At least he tried to put up more of a fight as compared to Ellie (who has the experience with monsters!).
The final season probably suffered because it was cut down to 8 episodes instead of the usual 10 episodes per season so things have to be rushed.
There are some good things

Nevertheless, I was happy that Nina Locke, the mother of our heroes, could finally understand what was going on after using the Memory Key. In the show’s lore, adults can’t remember magic.
By using the Memory Key, she was able to retain memories of seeing magic in action, which gave her the chance to be authentically involved in her children’s lives again.
The other silver lining is that there was some closure with the ending. To end the madness in the house, the Lockes discovered that they had what it takes (it’s always the keys) to close the doorway to the other realm all along.
With that, the whole family can have another go at a happier and stronger family unit.

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Covid-19 Vaccinations: Here’s How To Register On MySejahtera

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The highly-anticipated Covid-19 vaccinations have arrived in Malaysia and will begin distribution tomorrow.

While phase 1 is currently only reserved for frontliners, the other phases will follow soon and be open for the public.
For those who are interested in signing up for the vaccinations, you can now do so super easily on your MySejahtera app!
How To Register On The MySejahtera App
Step 1: Update or download the MySejahtera app
If you do not see the option for registeration on your app homepage, it means that you will need to update the app. This new update with registration options is already available on both iOS and Android devices.

Step 2: Open up the app
The option for registration will be right in your homepage.
The homepage of the MySejahtera app.(Credit: TRP)
Step 3: Register
This is where you will find all the information regarding the Covid-19 vaccine. To register, select the first option.
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Step 4: Answer the questions
Fill in the short questionnaire accurately, then tap Submit.
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Step 5: That’s it!
You have now registered your interest for the Covid-19 vaccination.
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It’s as easy as that! So if you’re interested in getting the vaccine, just open up your MySejahtera app!

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Dine-In Allowed But Some Eateries Choosing To Play Safe Despite Relaxed SOP

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The recent announcement about dine-ins allowed from today (20 August) for those fully vaccinated came as a pleasant surprise to some but for many, the relaxed SOP is a disaster waiting to happen.

READ MORE: [Just In] Dine-In Allowed Starting Friday If You’re Fully Vaccinated
While this gives restaurants a chance to start making money for the time they’ve lost remaining closed for diners, many of the ones we’ve come across have made the decision NOT to open for reasons that money can’t buy.
Popular burger joint myBurgerLab (mBL) took to their social media last night not only to announce that they will not be opening for dine-ins but to state their reasons WHY.

In summary, one of the main reasons behind mBL’s decision was due to unclear SOPs and for the safety and sanity of both staff and customers.
Other eateries have also followed suit like Japanese restaurant Hayazushi.

Date night favourites La Risata Bar Pizzeria Ristorante:

Rata Subang, who was slapped with an RM10,000 compound back in June for accidentally breaking SOPs, and looked forward to the day they could welcome their customers back, have decided there will be no dine-ins until the 1st of September when all their staff will have completed their second Covid-19 vaccination.

Even McDonald’s have decided they are not ready for dine-ins! Except in selected states like Perlis, Sabah, Sarawak and Labuan.

Netizens agree
Although the decision for some places to remain closed to dine-ins may mean you need to scrap your weekend social plans with friends and family, many people applaud the judgement call.

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Govt Is Studying If Face Shields & Purdahs Are Suitable Face Mask Replacements

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Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob stated that the government is currently studying alternative options to wearing face masks – such as face shields or purdahs.

At the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) briefing today, 10 August, the Senior Minister explained that the Cabinet has suggested the alternatives in a bid to lessen the burden on the rakyat who currently pay RM1.50 per disposable three-ply face mask that can only be used one time.
He says that the government has asked the Health Ministry to study the feasibility of wearing a face shield or purdah instead of face masks to curb the transmission of Covid-19 virus.
Face shield, if used, does not need to be changed daily – just needs to be washed. I understand that face shields are not very expensive as well, ranging from RM2 to RM4 apiece. We are also asking if those who wear purdah need to wear face masks, since their nose and mouth are already covered.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence).
Once the Health Ministry has approved the alternate options, Ismail Sabri assures that the government will inform the public of the decision.
His explanation on the subject was in response to a reporter’s question on updates regarding the government’s previous assurance that it was looking into suitable face mask options for students in schools.
On 17 July, Ismail Sabri had stated that it is not compulsory for students or teachers to put on a mask when they are in school. However, the government had ruled that wearing a face mask is mandatory in public transportation and crowded public places from 1 August onwards.

READ MORE: The Government Tells Us Exactly How The New Mandatory Face Mask Rule Works

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Activist Laments Getting Boxed In By RapidKL Bus While Parking At Disabled Spot

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Former Pakatan Harapan GE15 candidate and neurobiologist Dr Noraisyah Mydin was shocked when her car was cornered by a Rapid KL bus.

Dr Noraisyah, who is also a rights activist and uses a wheelchair to get around, said she was dropping off a friend at the University LRT station when the bus blocked her car from getting out.
She explained on Twitter that she parked in the parking bay meant for disabled (OKU) drivers and did not expect the bus to box her in.
I had the worst shock today that despite parking at a designated OKU parking at the University LRT station in order to be able to drop off a friend there, my car was obstructed by a Rapid KL bus @askrapidkl pic.twitter.com/vEFLvnhvCW— Dr Noraishah Mydin Abd Aziz (@AbdMydin) July 3, 2023
She had no choice but to get out of her car and onto a wheelchair before looking for the bus driver.
What was supposed to be a 5 seconds drop-off became a 20-minute drama.
Dr Noraisyah also asked when the government will emancipate Malaysians who are disabled by making the Persons with Disabilities Act 2008 enforceable.
Rapid KL has responded and apologised to Dr Noraisyah on Twitter. They have shared the matter with their operation team for further investigation.
Rapid KL also promised that appropriate action will be taken against the bus captain.
Hi Dr Noraishah Mydin Abd Aziz. We apologize for the inconvenience you have encountered. We have shared this matter with the operation team with report number CRM0000368834 for further investigation.— Ask Rapid KL (@askrapidkl) July 3, 2023
Appropriate action will be taken against the bus captain involved. Thanks for the feedback – Kenny— Ask Rapid KL (@askrapidkl) July 3, 2023
It’s part and parcel of a disabled person’s plight in Malaysia
The issue is one of the many examples the disabled community in Malaysia has to put up with to live in a majority able-bodied society.
While it’s bad enough that disabled-friendly facilities are lacking in Malaysia, most people are still oblivious or ignorant of the plight of disabled people.
The disabled community themselves had also made content to educate the general public about their plight.
Last May, a woman shared a video showing her visually impaired husband trying to navigate around the motorcycles that were parked on the tactile paving.
Her husband had to move one of the motorcycles aside before he could make his way to the car.
The couple reminded the public not to block tactile paving as it’s used by people who are visually impaired to navigate.
READ MORE: [Watch] Blind Man Had To Move Motorcycle That Blocked His Way On Tactile Paving

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[Updated] Get Ready For This Year’s Keretapi Sarong Event On 16 September!

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Calling all Malaysians! Our patriotic spirit is just burning during these two months, right?

Do you have any plans for Malaysia Day yet? If you don’t, why not join the Keretapi Sarong Event?
This Year’s Event [Updated]
For this year’s Keretapi Sarong, there are a few additional details including new stations, new partners, a new theme and a new group dedicated specifically to anyone who wanna join the fun.
New additional stations
Other than the five usual stations, they added three more additional stations which are the KLIA ERL station, Putrajaya ERL station and KL Sentral KTM station.
These three new stations only act as boarding points while the five main stations (as written below) have several activities lined up like in previous years.
(Credit: Locco / Facebook)
The activities will start at 8.30 am at the five main stations. The secret location will be revealed on that morning at the stations, so don’t be late! You might miss the train!
A Retro theme from the 60s – 80s
For this year’s fashion theme, they’re going all out and back to the oldies. It’s going to be an awesome fashion event, that’s for sure!
(Credit: Locco / Facebook)
You can dress up in costumes from the 60s, 70s and 80s. Go borrow your parents’ or grandparents’ clothes! We’re sure they were fashionistas back in their golden ages.
(Credit: Locco / Facebook)
And don’t forget to still bring your kain sarong. This is a Keretapi Sarong event, after all.
Geng Takda Geng is there to help those lonely but spirited peeps
Don’t have anyone to teman you? No worries, join the Geng Takda Geng & you’ll fit right in.
Who said you need your friends to have fun? You can still meet new people and have fun! It’s a uniting event, after all.
(Credit: Locco / Facebook)
If you wanna join this group, do come early to the respective stations for some ice-breaking sessions and just find the ‘Geng Takda Geng’ banner to identify them.
What is Keretapi Sarong?
Keretapi Sarong is an event where people from all walks of life gather to celebrate Hari Malaysia in their sarong or traditional attire at a ‘secret location’. It’s sort of like a flash mob, but the public is strongly encouraged to join in.
Originally organised by Random Alphabet, it started in 2012 and stopped around 2015 or 2016. It was later passed on to Locco, a community group aiming to advocate and showcase the best of Malaysia, which brought the lively event back in 2017, and it was better than ever.
Here is an example of how they sang the popular Dikir Barat song, ‘Ewa Ewa Bule’ (KeretapiSarong19) at one of the designated stations.
Had fun in celebrating #MalaysiaDay with @locco_my for #keretapisarong19 ♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥♥ pic.twitter.com/Z6zZsN1HX7— • (@AnisahAmran_) September 16, 2019
Every year on the 16th of September on Malaysia Day, locals and also tourists can dress up in their sarong (long tube-like fabric usually draped around the waist) or traditional attire and get on public trains in the Klang Valley, headed for a specific place where they celebrate the day, dressed to the nines.
The aim of this extravagant event is to unify Malaysians no matter their background, encourage the use of public transportation and uphold Sarong as a symbol of integration.
Here, the other troupe sang ‘Rasa Sayang Sayange’ in another train station (KeretapiSarong19).
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Fun facts about Keretapi Sarong
Keretapi Sarong 2017(Credit: Locco)
The secret location will be revealed on the day when people gather together at the five checkpointsThe five checkpoints or stations usually are MRT Kajang, LRT Gombak, LRT Subang, MRT Bandar Utama and LRT Ampang (people will gather here first, play some activities, then move together to the secret venue)There will be several activities held at the stations as well as the final venue like folk song singing, traditional dancing (Joget Lambak), traditional games, performances, quizzes and a few contestsThe trains will depart at 9 am so citizens are advised to arrive around 8 am – 8.30 am for a warm-up session at the stationsThey will also have singing and dancing sessions on each of the trains while you travel to the final venue
Keretapi Sarong 2018.(Credit: @Salak_Selatan / Twitter)
Keretapi Sarong 2018.(Credit: @ridzsquid / Twitter )
The last big physical event was in 2019 when around 5,000 people came to 2019’s secret location, Dataran MerdekaThere was even a fashion show on one of the trains during the Keretapi Sarong 2018In 2019, they did the ‘sarong train’ where people tie up their sarong in a long line for a marchThis event is also held abroad where Malaysian students or locals celebrate Malaysia Day in their respective international locations by wearing their sarongs
(Credit: Random Alphabets)
(Credit: Random Alphabets)
(Credit: Random Alphabets)
They also did one in 2020 and 2021 but it was done separately (online or in small groups) in several states due to the Covid-19 threatIn 2020, every state have their own monument or location where people can wear their sarong, pose behind the location and upload their pics on social media with the #HariSarong20 hashtagIn 2021, the event was held fully online with a checklist of what you could do with your sarong inside your house, and they can post it online with the #HariSarong21 hashtag
What should you bring?
Everyone is encouraged to join this year’s Keretapi Sarong 2022. But with a large crowd event, you should be prepared with some materials such as these:
Touch & Go card (the event is free but you have to pay for the public transportation like LRT & MRT rides)Bottle of water (you’re gonna march in unexpected weather, so you’ll be parched)Masks (Covid & Influenza is still not over!)Hand fan or electric hand fan (it’s going to be packed and hot!)Your sarong (Bring extra in case you wanna join the sarong train where they tie the sarong in a long line)Your patriotic spirit! (Get ready with our traditional & patriotic songs & dances!)
The energy was 😍🔥 #keretapisarong19 @locco_my pic.twitter.com/okZbInyHFf— Nivetha (நிவேதா ஸ்ரீ ஷங்கர்) 🇲🇾🏴 (@NivethaShanker) September 17, 2019
Here, passengers sang ‘Chan Mali Chan’ on the train (KeretapiSarong19).
Brief Chronology
2017 –  Keretapi Sarong (Muzium Negara)2018 –  Keretapi Sarong (Matic, Kuala Lumpur)2019 –  Keretapi Sarong (Dataran Merdeka)2020 – Hari Sarong (Nationwide locations & online)2021 – Hari Sarong (In their respective homes & online)
Keretapi Sarong 2019. (Credit: @kemeyhakim / Twitter)
Keretapi Sarong 2019.(Credit: @kemeyhakim / Twitter)
If you’re keen to know more, watch the Keretapi Sarong 2019 highlights in the video below.
People gathered at the specific stations and took the Bandar Utama MRT Route, Ampang LRT Route, Gombak LRT Route, Kajang MRT Route, Subang Jaya LRT Route and converge at the Masjid Jamek station.
Then, they walked together to Dataran Merdeka (2019’s secret location) where various activities and performances awaited them.

For more info, visit Locco’s website where they explain more about the event and how their past events went like. They even did a whole documentary about it!
So, you got your sarong ready for this Malaysia Day? Stay tuned on Locco’s Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and TikTok for more updates on the day!
Let’s sarong up, people!
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KL Testing Drones For Cleaning Operations

Kuala Lumpur might see more drones in the sky as the City Hall is testing the feasibility of these flying machines to be used for sanitation exercises.
Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa said they are one of the options being tested to disinfect high-rise buildings.
It was reported that the municipality recently tested the 1.2 metre drone at Jalan Hassan Salleh, Kuala Lumpur.
The drones were originally used for agricultural spraying but the nozzle can be modified to fit the a specific purpose.
It has a 20-minute flight time with eight spraying nozzles and has the ability to carry 16 litres of disinfectants.
Drones have been used for other purposes during the Movement Control Order (MCO) to fight the spread of COVID-19.
Recently, law enforcement authorities have deployed them to control the movement of people in COVID-19 hotspots.

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National Badminton Players Told Not To Give Excuses After Early Exit In Malaysia Open 2023

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The national players did not show their full potential in Malaysia Open 2023 badminton tournament.

Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of Petronas Akademi Badminton Malaysia (ABM), Michelle Chai, said they could have done better with home advantage.
She added that being under pressure is merely an excuse which is not acceptable.
However, she admitted that it is the joint responsibility of the players and the ABM management.
The players said they did not enjoy and are not having the joy to play badminton anymore because they are under tremendous pressure. Why was it that beforebecoming a world champion and players ranked in the top 10 could handle the pressure? They didn’t just enter ABM yesterday, some have been there for eight years.ABM CEO Michelle Chai telling the national players not to give excuse.
She said they need to find a way to revive the joy of playing badminton that was once part and parcel of the players.

The players do not have discipline issues such as problems in training or returning to the accommodation late at night.
But Chai stressed that discipline alone is insufficient to make them great players as sacrifices from the players themselves are needed, especially to realize the country’s first Olympic gold medal dream.
Chai also takes responsibility for the inconsistent performance of the national players and demands them to perform their role as players in the top 10 rankings in the world.
We do not intend to fine them, it is not a good solution. We need to find a balance, to make sure players enjoy playing. Dealing with the current generation of players is not the same as 10 years ago, now it is different.ABM CEO Michelle Chai on the changing aspects of the game.
National no 1 shuttler Ng Tze Yong in action at Malaysia Open 2023. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Meanwhile, ABM had discussed with the players, the National Sports Council and the National Sports Institute.
The aim is to provide a special diet and psychological support to the players so they can do well in Paris Olympics 2024.
Fans See Red
The national players have been under intense scrutiny from fans after none made it past the quarterfinals.
Among the disappointments were men’s doubles world champions Aaron Chia-Soh Wooi Yik and world number six women’s doubles Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah.
Aaron-Wooi Yik, who went down as the world’s third-ranked pair, lost to the world’s sixth-ranked Liu Yu Chen-Ou Xuan Yi of China in the second round.
Pearly-Thinaah lost as early as the first round to Bulgarian siblings Gabriela Stoeva-Stefani Stoeva.
Disgruntled fans blamed the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).
Pecat ajalah norza tu. Huru hara BAM. Entah apa2 lah prestasi badminton malaysia 2021-2022 ni. Memulakan 2023 dengan sukan badminton paling berprestij dengan semua pemain kalah. Pengurusan bangang— Tangga Sekolah (@vendettaking11) January 13, 2023
badminton Malaysia ni kalau tak kalah, kalah. Tu jelah.Pastu bila kalah ayat yang keluar, "i'm sorry…" next tournament sama jugak prestasi nya. paling sedih dengan Thailand pun tak boleh fight sekarang.— 🇲🇾 | ♡ (@ahjiusakgae) January 13, 2023
Others feel it’s best not to put much expectation in order to avoid disappointment.
Tak payah la letak harapan tinggi dekat pemain badminton Malaysia ni. Nanti kau juga yang kecewa dan sakit hati. Lepas tu kecam dan maki pemain. Cukup la sekadar menonton. Kalau kalah, kalah. Kalau menang, menang 😂😁 #santai— tayo (@yoshioka97) January 11, 2023
Meanwhile, some said the badminton players are being unfairly treated by the media with negative news coverage, compared to other sports.
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SEE THE DIFFERENCE!!!kenapa tak letak headline: Harimau Malaya ‘terkulai layu’ berdepan Gajah Putih ?😌kedua2 artikel release pada hari yang sama- 10Januari2023 ironykenapa susahhhh sgt nak letak kata2 semangat??? bola boleh kenapa badminton tidak? pic.twitter.com/M3g3kywCoS— 🔥DinFei Bangkit🔥 (@farhanabananaFZ) January 10, 2023
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[Watch] Snake Found In A Car In Nilai Admired For Its Beautiful Skin, Netizens Jokingly Asked For Skincare Tips

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Snakes, big or small, scare a lot of people easily because they’re highly likely to be venomous.

Imagine Twitter user Sya’s shock when she found out her uncle’s car became a hangout spot for a giant snake.
Her uncle sent his car to a workshop in Nilai today, 21 April. When the front hood was lifted, they were greeted by a giant snake happily curled up on the warm, toasty engine.
weh my uncle bawak his car pergi workshop today and found this? besar gila i wanna cry 😭👍🏻 pic.twitter.com/oG3DSgwVvH— sya (@nrsyhni) April 21, 2022
Since no one could speak in Parseltongue, the Civil Defence Department (JPAM) was called in to remove the snake but the task proved challenging.
The long snake simply refused to budge like a child refusing to get out of bed for school.
update: the struggle is real pic.twitter.com/bVTijr3enn— sya (@nrsyhni) April 21, 2022
Although it was a frightening sight, Sya voiced her admiration for the snake posing like a model on the car engine.
photogenic sangat dia ingat dia model ke? 😍 pic.twitter.com/pvFATdT1A0— sya (@nrsyhni) April 21, 2022
Where did the snake come from?
Sya told TRP that her uncle left his car overnight at the roadside near Mesa Mall in Nilai because there was a problem with the wheel sensors. This must be when the snake decided to slither into the car.
The car was only towed to the workshop the next morning and that was when they discovered the snake.
Netizens pointed out the snake’s beautiful skin pattern and colour. Some of them even jokingly asked the snake for skin care tips to achieve a beautiful ‘glow.’
The snake was also given stamps of approval for choosing a good car to lounge on.
For those who are curious, a netizen shared that the snake is a reticulated python. It’s said that pythons love warm and hidden areas so that was why it hid under the hood where the engine is.
ulaq tu kata "namau , namau gi sekola!"— YUSUF (@thesalimie) April 21, 2022
Pandai dia pilih kereta.Taste jugak ulaq ni.— Annoyed Capybara (@PittKF) April 21, 2022
Ni ular sawa batik kayangan ni. Skin pun helokk. Sebab tu duduk dalam Merc.— az. (@azrulxazamir) April 21, 2022
Damn the skinn apa tips siss— min luna, ceo of Bonita! 🇵🇸🏳🏴 (@lunakylean) April 21, 2022
cantiknya kulit siap ada rgb— Amzar 🇲🇾 (@AmzarHakim_) April 21, 2022
Ular sawa memang suka masuk dalam enjin, sebab habitat suka tempat yang tersorok dan suam. Bukan je ular, kadang-kadang haiwan lain pun boleh jumpa dalam bonet bahagian enjin.— 🌹عتيقه زولايخا 🇲🇾 (@atiqahsapphire) April 21, 2022

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Tickets To Sarawak Are Pricey Because The State Doesn’t Allow For More Flights, Says AirAsia

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Steep flight ticket prices to Sarawak are caused by the limited number of flights allowed into the state, according to AirAsia Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Riad Asmat.

He said in a statement that the airline has managed to lower down prices from RM1,000 to RM200 for one-way trips from Kuala Lumpur to Kuching after they’ve received confirmation from the Ministry of Transport Sarawak (MOTS) and the Sarawak State Disaster Management Committee (SDMC) for more flights into but they were quickly sold out.
The state has allowed for an additional 42 weekly flights from Peninsular Malaysia and Sabah into the State for a limited period of 4 December 2021 up until 5 January 2022.
As a low-cost carrier, we are a volume business in order to pass on the lowest fares to our guests. AirAsia’s operation is all about economies of scale where we need to achieve a high passenger volume so that costs can be spread among a sizable number of passengers, allowing us to offer travellers low fares and giving them great value for money.AirAsia Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Riad Asmat
Credit: AirAsia
More flights equal cheaper flights
Historically, according to Riad, their average fare for flights between Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia has been around RM160 per one-way passenger.
She added that the airline’s pricing model is similar to other airlines the world over and is based on supply and demand.
In abiding with the limited flight frequencies imposed by the SDMC resulting in a reduced supply of flight seats, AirAsia’s demand-based dynamic pricing mechanism has inevitably derived prices seen as unfavourable to buyers at this time. It must be remembered that this is also the same mechanism that we used to offer guests promotional fares from as low as RM99 one way earlier in October. AirAsia Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Riad Asmat
Before the pandemic hit the country, AirAsia used to fly over 300 weekly flights into Sarawak pre-Covid, and just for Kuala Lumpur – Kuching alone, they used to fly between 12 and 15 flights daily.
With the latest approval, she said, AirAsia will be flying 5 daily flights between Kuala Lumpur and Kuching – a 67% reduction in their capacity due to restrictions set by Sarawak’s Disaster Management Committee.
Many guests had been able to grab our low fares when we ran a special promotion at the end of October with flights from Kuala Lumpur to Sarawak selling from as low as RM99 one way. We comprehend that demand is there but at the moment we are unable to meet it until more flight approvals are given. AirAsia Malaysia Chief Executive Officer Riad Asmat
The airliner hopes that approvals for more flights will also be given for the upcoming Chinese New Year.

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Yang-di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong will wear fabric made by prisoners for Coronation

Raja Permaisuri Agong, Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah has bestowed her grace by inviting the prisoners of Penor and Bentong Prison to partake in next monthâ€™s 16th Agong Coronation.
Over 100 prisoners have been hard at work producing an exclusively designed Royal Pahang Woven Fabric or in Malay, Kain Tenung Pahang Di Raja.
Our Raja Permaisuri Agong was so excited about these textiles that she even Tweeted about the royal weaves.

untuk istiadat pertabalan, sy akan memakai persalinan yg ditenun khas oleh banduan2 penjara penor dan bentong, corak rekaan sy sendiri… pic.twitter.com/CoOYh60YZf
â€” azizah iskandar (@cheminahsayang) June 10, 2019

The Royal Pahang Woven Fabric, a national heritage that dates back more than 300 years, has been chosen to be the fabric of choice for the coronation of Yang-di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong.

(Pic Credit: Berita Harian)

Earlier this year, Tunku Azizah, as the partron of the arts in Pahang started overseeing the making of her special Tenun Pahang Di Raja at both prisons every fortnight.

(Pic Credit: Kosmo)

Tunku Azizah feels that it is a sign of respect from both herself and the prisoners to be wearing such a delicate piece of handcraft for the Royal Installation.
The fabrics were personally designed by Tunku Azizah herself. She was inspired by nature, especially coffee beans and shadows of fences.

(Pic Credit: Gempak)

Yesterday at the Istana Negara, Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah received the bales of cloth from prison representatives.
The prisons were represented by Prisons Director-General Datuk Seri Zulkifli Omar and the Pahang Prisons Director Datuk Ab Basir Mohamad.
In total, 4 sets of suits each, will be made for the coronation of Yang-di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong. After careful evaluation of the textile’s quality, Tunku Azizah will pay a fair amount of wage to the prisoners that helped make this project an accomplished one.

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Truly,Yang-di-Pertuan Agong and Raja Permaisuri Agong are the epitome of humility.
We look forward to seeing these fine pieces of textile made into the royal dress on July 30, 2019 at Istana Negara.


Did You Know Malaysia Has A Lot of Fairytale Princesses And Legends As Well? [Part 1]

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Yes, everybody know Elsa, Cinderella and Pocahantas. But as Malaysians, do you know Walinong Sari, Bidasari or Saadong?

Have you ever heard of the tale where a white blooded princess was hidden from perils by the moonlight? What about a princess that helped transformed an ugly-looking man into a dashing guy? Talk about fairy godmother god princess!
If you haven’t heard any of these stories, then, it’s time to park here and grab your popcorn. These are Malaysian legends and myths about our princesses once upon a time.
Let’s take a look at some of the stories.
1. Puteri Zaleha
Mahsuri was not the only one that had white blood flowing in her veins, you know.
(Credit: KitaReporters)
Tengku Zaleha or “Puteri Lindungan Bulan” as the locals call her in the myth, was the captivating daughter of Sultan Sulaiman Shah, the king of Kedah at that time, around the 14th century. Princess Zaleha also had a sister, Tengku Mariam, as beautiful as her but with red blood instead of white.
It is said that the King favoured Tengku Zaleha a lot and was particularly taken with her beauty and elegant poise. Talk about playing favourites.
Coincidently, at the time, this one king from Acheh, called Sultan Iskandar Muda Mahkota Alam, had a weird dream about the two beautiful princesses coming out from a big Jasmine flower. His fortune teller said that these were the princesses of Sultan Sulaiman, the King of Kedah, residing in Siputeh. He also found out that one of the princesses had white blood, which made him want the princess more and wanted to wed her. He just didn’t know which princess it was.
(Credit: UtusanTV)
When Sultan Sulaiman heard this, he was worried as the King of Acheh was known to be a playboy, marrying women and dumping them as he pleased. Reluctant of the outcome, he traded Tengku Zaleha with Tengku Mariam when the Acheh king came. Oblivious to the replacement, Sultan Iskandar wedded Tengku Mariam and took her back to his palace in Acheh. After some time, that poor girl accidentally cut herself with a betel nut cutter, which revealed red blood. The cat was out of the bag. This made Sultan Iskandar furious, and he sent an army to invade Kedah for the betrayal.
Sultan Sulaiman heard the news and prepared for battle. He hid Tengku Zaleha in a secret fort underground and prayed to god to protect his daughter from the greed of Acheh’s king. When the invasion came, the Sultan was captured and a lot of people died as a result of the war. Even the whole palace was destroyed. However, after a month of searching, the Acheh army still couldn’t find Tengku Zaleha as the entrance of her fort had magically turned dark even when the moon shone brightly. She actually was hidden quite well.
(Credit: Amran Hamid / Berita Harian)
After he was in captivity for so long, Sultan Sulaiman died and sadly, after being hidden in the fort for too long too, Tengku Zaleha also died of starvation. It’s tragic but at least she didn’t fall into the hands of Sultan Iskandar, right?
Her tomb is rumoured to still be in Siputeh, Jitra. According to legend, even in her death, Tengku Zaleha is hidden away, her tomb is so closely guarded that not even the moonlight can reach it.
2. Tun Fatimah
Tun Fatimah was called Srikandi (a female heroine) for a reason. She was well versed in the art of self-defence (silat) and knew how to use weapons such as the keris (dagger) and lembing (spear).
Initially, being the daughter of Bendahara Tun Mutahir, the chief minister to Sultan Mahmud Shah (King of Malacca in the 16th century), Tun Fatimah was already wedded to her cousin, named Tun Ali. The wedding was glorious and even the Sultan himself came. The Sultan was upset knowing that Tun Mutahir hid the fact that he had a beautiful daughter like her from him. The audacity. He wanted to marry her too as his fifth wife but she, of course, refused to divorce her husband.
Soon after, because of jealousy towards the Bendahara, three people (Raja Mandaliar, Kitul and Laksamana Khoja Hassan) conspired against him and spread a false rumour saying that Tun Mutahir wanted to take over the throne. Sultan Mahmud decided to hastily execute Bendahara Tun Mutahir and all his male relatives, including Tun Fatimah’s husband. This meant that Tun Fatimah was all alone and conveniently, the king ‘had to’ marry her.
(Credit: Walid Muhammad)
Is it said that during her time as the royal consort, she never smiled and miscarried three times, probably because of the emotional misery or a way of revenge to the king for the order of murdering her family. Also during her time as a queen, she made sure that those who slandered her family (the three bad guys) were executed, excluding the king, well, because he was the powerful king, after all.
After that, Tun Fatimah continued to be the badass queen ruling Melaka alongside her husband. She was known to help and lead the Malay army against the Portuguese forces in the early 16th century. It is said that even the Portuguese were more afraid of her than her mere reigning figurehead Sultan husband. Although they did not win the battle because of some traitors, Tun Fatimah was indeed a very brave sovereign queen.
She eventually had two princes and two princesses with Sultan Mahmud and that was only because the Sultan guaranteed that her sons will succeed him as the ruler of Melaka. Fatimah’s eldest son, Raja Muzaffar went on and established a Sultanate in Perak while her second son, Raja Raden Ali went to become Sultan Alauddin Riayat Shah II, the first ruler of Johor Sultanate (ruled for 36 years). No one knows where she ended up or when she died. Some suggested that her tombstone is in Kampar, Riau, which is in Indonesia.
3. Puteri Walinong Sari
Puteri Walinong Sari was a princess that lived in Inderapura (old Pahang kingdom), long ago. With beauty none like no other, she was also gifted with strong Malay martial arts (silat gayung) and weaponry (spears, arrows, daggers) skills. It is said that she was so good in self-defence that no one had ever beaten her before in combat (as a Malay princess’s face should not be seen by the public, she always wore a veil during combat).
This eventually worried her father as he thought if she keeps on rejecting every suitor that couldn’t defeat her in combat, then she would have no husband later on. Then came a proposal from a Malaccan prince named Tun Putih Alam. Her father, not wanting Puteri Walinong Sari to further embarrass them, accepted the offer of her hand in marriage without her consent. Classic move. The princess was disappointed but agreed to her father’s demands.
(Credit: Hikayat Puteri Walinong Sari/EduKid, blog)
 Then came a day where she stopped by a breath-taking lake in her journey to town with her entourage. As the lake was so beautiful, she sang and danced at the lake accompanied by her maidens’ gamelan (Malay traditional musical instruments) play.
Then, a prince from the heavens called Raja Mambang Segara heard the melodious song and descended from his palace in Mount Tahan. He had heard of the princess before and wanted to see for himself if her beauty and skills matched the rumours. He transformed himself into a blue dove landed on her hand. The princess was so intrigued that the dove was so tame and she grew fond of the bird.
After that day, when she went to another town with her entourage, she met a poor young man whose clothes were worn and torn but he presented her with a small copper tray with carvings. She felt an irresistible connection to the guy (pst, it was the prince again, using his transformation spell) and accepted his gift. The next two days when she came to town again, the same guy presented her with a yellow umbrella and a jasmine flower on the last day.
Puteri Walinong Sari asked if the young man knew how to fight as she wanted to see his moves. The man accepted the offer humbly saying he’s not that good but the battle actually went on for three days and three nights. That was quite a fight and as the princess knew she was about to fail, her veil ‘coincidently’ fell at the time, revealing her drop-dead gorgeous face. Literally. The man fainted when he saw her beauty.
(Credit: @MyMOTAC / Twitter)
Tending to his side, the princess tried to wake him up and his disguise suddenly disappeared, transforming him into Raja Mambang Segara. Looking from above, Raja Mambang Segara’s father, Raja Laksamana Petir was furious that a mere mortal could defeat his heavenly awesome son, so he sent thunder, bolts and lightning to bring his son back to Mount Tahan. Still shaken about the incident, that night, Puteri Walinong Sari had a dream that she met Raja Mambang Segara at the top of Mount Tahan.
The next day, the princess actually disappeared from the palace until this day and some say that she went to Gunung Tahan to look for her lover. Some also say that sometimes if you look hard enough, you can see Puteri Walinong Sari in Inderapura walking with her maids, one shadowing her with a yellow umbrella and one sprinkling her steps with jasmine flowers from the beautifully carved tray. Creepy, but romantic.
There you go. Do note that all of the pictures above are for illustration purposes only. Some of the stories might be tall tales (which explains the magic and the unexplainable powers) and some of them might be legends (facts and proofs of their existence are present).
Either way, these stories are actually quite interesting and let us dive into the world of Malaysian traditional fiction. Our country is rich with tradition and literature too, you know.
Hey, there are more tales to share. Here’s Part 2!
READ MORE: Did You Know Malaysia Has A Lot of Fairytale Princesses And Legends As Well? [Part 2]

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