MP: If Bersatu Wants Vernacular Schools Abolished Due To National Unity, Then What About International Schools?

In the most recent episode of Attack On Vernacular Schools, Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Senator Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal, who is also the Armada wing chief, said that they are adamant that vernacular schools be abolished.
According to him, this is because vernacular schools have not produced students who possess a “strong national identity”. He states that the vernacular schools have a clear negative perception within the common people in failing to produce such students.

He also argued a study found that many vernacular school graduates could only show mastery of their own mother tongue, which he claims is at odds with the need to master the national language.

Deputy Youth and Sports Minister Senator Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)

The average vernacular school student is only able to exhibit the identity of ‘certain ethnicities’ according to school that are separated based on ethnicity.Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal
He states that the average vernacular school student does not look national and does not reflect the national image to achieve national integration.
In response, Kulai MP Teo Nie Ching asked if he will recommend “phasing out” international schools in Malaysia as well, because not only do they not teach in the national language, they don’t even use the national curriculum. Would international school students, or even their parents who send them there, be considered not nationalistic?
She questioned his intentions for singling out vernacular schools and the relentless attacks on such schools, especially in his assumption that vernacular schools were ethnic-based and not nationalistic.
She cited official statistics from the Ministry of Education, taking that non-Chinese enrolment in vernacular Chinese primary schools (SJKC) were at 18% nationwide. In Sabah, it goes as high as 71.5%.
This is the latest news in a long history of conflict between Chinese vernacular schools and the government.
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6 Months Delay For MyKid Issuance For Newborns Due To Global Microchip Shortage

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Parents with newborns will have to wait a while longer for their baby’s MyKid due to a global microchip shortage caused by the Covid-19 pandemic.

National Registration Department (JPN) director-general Datuk Ruslin Jusoh said there’ll be a six-month delay in issuing of MyKid for newborns in the country.
Despite the delay, Ruslin said parents can still submit new applications but to keep the long wait in mind.
This is because JPN will process the application in stages according to respective turns.
Sample of a MyKid card. Image: eCentral
For the time being, parents can use the birth certificate for the daily affairs of their children who have not received their MyKid.
Rusli added that the birth certificate is a valid identification document issued by the government, Malay Mail reported.
All government and private agencies are urged to accept birth certificates for any business involving children since it’s the only document recognised in important matters such as school admission applications.
A check on Facebook showed a few parents expressing their disappointment with the wait.
On the application page, a screenshot by a parent showed the MyKid application delay being attributed to a technical problem.

On another note, JPN also warned the public not to trust any agents or representatives claiming to help with the MyKad registration process.
JPN has never appointed any agents or representatives to help with MyKad registrations.

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Another car spotted driving against flow of traffic; Myvi on the MEX Highway [Video]

It seems that cars driving against the flow of traffic is becoming more and more common in our country.
Just last month a Perodua Alza was spotted doing exactly that on the MRR2 highway in Ampang.
Yesterday, a Perodua Myvi was spotted speeding against the flow of traffic on the MEX highway.

Picture credit: Facebook

A dashcam recording of the vehicle was shared on social media and the video quickly went viral more than 1k comments and over 400 shares.
Social media users criticised the driver for both driving the popular car model and for their irresponsible road behaviour.

Picture credit: Facebook

“How can these people drive the wrong way? Is there something wrong with their brains that they don’t know which direction to go? They just confidently drive against the flow with pride. JPJ please revoke their licence and ban them from driving”
“We should assume good things. Maybe he pressed the flying button but then it malfunctioned after he ascended six feet into the air surpassing the height of the divider and then fell back onto the road on the other side. To cover his embarrassment he just kept driving”
“This car model always somehow manages to cause some kind of trouble”

Picture credit: Facebook

“It’s like Malaysia’s Ferrari right?”
“These people who drive against the flow of traffic, are their brains upside down? They’re getting worse”

Picture credit: Facebook

“How did they manage to pass their driving test? Oops, I forgot. Even ICs can be bought nowdays, it would be even easier to get driving licenses. We’re so unlucky”

Picture credit: Facebook

“I really want to know what is going on in their heads that they can drive against the flow of traffic.”
“It’s okay if you drive against traffic flow. Just use these two words to get out of it in Malaysia..1) I’m sorry2) OKU”

Not much is known about the incident at the time of writing.
You can watch the full video below:

We at TRP urge all our readers to follow road rules, avoid driving against the flow of traffic and stay safe!


Get Your Shot By 1 November Or Face The Consequences, Education Ministry Warns Unvaccinated Teachers

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The government finally issued a statement saying that disciplinary action will be taken against teachers who refused to take the Covid-19 vaccine.

It’s reported that the Public Service Department (PSD) has given unvaccinated teachers up to 1 November to get their shots.
Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon urged teachers throughout Malaysia to comply with the circular issued by the PSD.
Action will be taken against these teachers to ensure that the teaching and learning sessions of students are not affected.Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon
According to a report by The Star, so far a total of 388,897 teachers have completed the vaccination.
Mah said teachers who do not want to receive the vaccine on the grounds of health problems need to submit a health report certified by a health officer at a government hospital, and it should also be sent to their department heads.

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The Beautiful Langkawi Airport Recognised As Top 7 Best In The World!

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Just as Langkawi island is a jewel unto itself, so is the Langkawi International Airport that has recently been recognised as one of the top seven best airports in the world!

Malaysia Airport Holdings Berhad (MAHB) shared the good news, explaining that Langkawi International Airport is among the only seven airports in the world to be recognised by Airports Council International (ACI) for its consistent excellent performance in providing exceptional customer services and facilities.
The Malaysian airport will join the prestigious ACI Director General’s Roll of Excellence that recognises airports which passengers deem worthy in consistently providing exceptional service.
But this good news is no big surprise because Langkawi International Airport’s excellence has been consistently recognised over the last 10 years!
Credit: Langkawi Airport Guide
The award-winning airport has actually been winning multiple Airport Service Quality (ASQ) awards over a five-year period during the past decade and also won several ACI awards such as Best Small Airport by Region and Best Airport by Size.
For its excellent performance, Langkawi International Airport will be inducted into the Director General’s Roll of Excellence.
This recent accolade is also a testament of our commitment and efforts to continuously raise the bar in service and quality standards. The team is driven by our promise to host joyful connections, and thus, we are constantly looking at enhancing our services and facilities.Datuk Mohd Shukrie Mohd Salleh, CEO of Malaysia Airports Group.
The 7 airports inducted into the prestigious list this year are:
Dallas Love Field Airport (USA)JSK International Airport Sochi (Russia)Langkawi International Airport (Malaysia)Minneapolis-Saint Paul International Airport (USA)Prague Airport (Czech Republic)Punta Cana International Airport (Dominican Republic)Skopje International Airport (North Macedonia)
Even former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad – and current MP for Langkawi- celebrated the good news with a fun little Tik Tok clip that highlighted all the reasons why this airport is simply the best.
I've arrived at one of the 7th top airports in the world. Is there anyone else arriving here this weekend?#CutiCutiMalaysia#LangkawiInternationalAirport#COVIDfreeisland https://t.co/hyqMcV2pFg pic.twitter.com/Vu2cqinzMq— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) September 26, 2020
So if you’ve been debating on a trip to Langkawi, now you know how to do it in style!

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Tengku Zafrul Appointed As Selangor BN’s Treasurer

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In a small reshuffled exercise of its top leadership line-up, Selangor Barisan Nasional announced Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz as its new treasurer.

Tengku Zafrul took over the position from Datuk Seri Jamal Yunus who had recently announced that he is prepared to relinquish his post to make way for Tengku Zafrul to hold a position in the state BN’s leadership line-up.
Jamal meanwhile was appointed as the Selangor BN’s communications chief.
“I will work together with BN’s leadership and as for the strategy in winning GE15, we will wait for (Selangor BN’s chief) Noh (Omar),” Tengku Zafrul was quoted by Free Malaysia Today.
While the move adds fuel to the speculation that Zafrul intends to contest in Selangor in the upcoming general election, Zafrul’s own comment about his appointment indicates that he is definitely open to the idea.
Candidate or no candidate, what is important is ensuring that we can win in GE15 with BN.
Tengku Zafrul’s appointment was announced yesterday in an event that was also attended by a host of UMNO’s echelons including party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi and his deputy Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan.
Tengku Zafrul assumed the ministerial post after he was appointed as a senator in 2020.
Credit: Facebook/Tengku Zafrul
Prior to his political venture, he had accumulated over 22 years of experience in the banking sector, specialising in investment banking.
Commenting on his appointment Ahmad Zahid said that it will serve as a jumping stone in his political foray.
Ahmad Zahid also said that Tengku Zafrul had been a UMNO member since 1993, where he was registered as a member in the Jalan Travers UMNO’s branch.
While speculation had been rife that Tengku Zafrul is eyeing the Kuala Selangor Parliamentary constituency, a recent media report indicates that the experienced banker could be BN’s poster boy in Selangor in the upcoming general election.
The report said that Tengku Zafrul could be the BN’s menteri besar candidate in its bid to reclaimed the richest state in the country back from Pakatan Harapan.
BN had performed poorly in Selangor since losing the state to PH back in 2008.
READ MORE: Who Is Tengku Zafrul, The Current Finance Minister?

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The Current State Of LGBT Rights In Malaysia

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June was chosen to be LGBT (Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender) Pride Month to commemorate the Stonewall riots in New York City, 1969. The Stonewall riots were a crucial event in the fight for LGBT recognition in the United States and largely considered to have led to gay liberation movement and modern fight for LGBT rights.
Globally, laws on LGBT rights and homosexuality have become more liberal after 28 countries recognized same-sex marriage in 2019 alone.
The United Nations has spoken out in 2011 about LGBT rights as part of human rights. They continue to state that any laws criminalizing homosexuality poses a serious threat to the fundamental human rights of lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender individuals.

Since then, the UN has published reports detailing worldwide manifestations of discrimination against the LGBT community, as well as best pratices for combating discrimination.
However, during a vote to draw up the UN report on discriminatory laws and practices against the LGBT community, Malaysia was one of the 14 countries who voted to oppose it.
Discrimination against the LGBT community in Malaysia is pervasive as homosexuality is illegal and socially considered to be immoral. Talks about LGBT rights are consistently dismissed.
Malaysia’s cultural exclusion of the LGBT community instills fear in those living in the country. Every Pride, or whenever public conversation turns to the subject of homosexuality, Malaysians who are LGBT fear for their lives.
In 2017, event organiser Numan Afifi came under heavy fire for hosting a Pride Day iftar event, which has led to scrutiny of his career opportunities as well as death threats made to his person.
In 2019, LGBT participants were singled out and attacked at the International Women’s Day march in Kuala Lumpur.
LGBT supporters at the International Women’s Day march 2019.(Credit: Twitter)
Suhakam, the Human Rights Commission of Malaysia, published an annual report on the status of human rights in the country. In 2018, their annual report included a section on the LGBT community in Malaysia and urges the country to follow international instruments to promote fairness in the treatment of LGBT people.
This report was then thrown out when it was tabled in parliament, with PAS deputy president Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man calling it ‘irrelevant’ and emphasizing that Malaysia does not recognize LGBT.
But let there be no confusion: where there is tension between cultural attitudes and universal human rights, rights must carry the day.Ban Ki-moon, eight Secretary-General of the United Nations
However, many safe spaces for the LGBT community still survive in Malaysia. Small and rightly protective, there are online forums, websites, blogs, and private events that allow queer Malaysians to express themselves without fear.
Global history points out that the rejection of LGBT is likely to change with time. In Asia, public outcry has lessened and most people believe that same-sex marriage will be accepted eventually, as reported by The Economist in a worldwide survey.
In the meantime, the journey for LGBT Malaysians is still a difficult one.

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Here’s Why Youth Activism In Malaysia Is More Important Than Ever

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A group of young women gathered in a virtual room one Friday night, not to talk about stereotypical “girl things” but to talk about important things in general like activism, more specifically- youth activism.

The forum, titled The Future of Youth Activism, was hosted by the All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) and featured five different youth activists of varying backgrounds but all with something important to say.
Moderated by AWAM’s Social Media & Advocacy Officer Alyssa Yuzari, the discussion panel included:
Dewi Mohd – Communications and publicity manager for The Loud Asians, an online platform that writes about Malaysian social issues.Puteri Nuraaina Balqis – An advocate of #MakeSchoolASaferPlace and kickstarted Save The Schools My Instagram – a safe space for victims of sexual harassment to tell their stories.Dr Thanussha – Co-founder and Vice President of Muda, a youth-centred political party.Nalisa Alia Amin – Freelance body-positive model, social media influencer and self-described “frustrated millennial activist”.Davina Devarajan – Programme associate at UNDI18, a Malaysian youth movement that advocated to reduce the minimum voting age in Malaysia from 21 to 18.
(Credit: AWAM Malaysia)
We’re living in “Jurassic Park” times
While all the ladies had something to say, the general consensus as to why youth activism is so important in these times is the underrepresentation of young people in parliament for example.
Parliament, with its primary function to make laws and represent the country’s voters and citizens, is so important that the youth should be well represented.
Dr. Thanussha brought up the fact less than 1% of the people in parliament is under 30, while Nalisa feels there should be a time limit to be a politician.
Davina brought up a good point on the lack of representation and felt that youths shouldn’t be lumped into one group, but instead to consider their gender, where they live geographically, and their culture as their narratives will be different, and it brings up a perspective we need to make better policies.
Puteri brought up the kitajaga.co app, a revolutionary platform that’s run by young people who have what it takes to keep the spark alive by channelling their energy and skillset to stir changes that it becomes a national scale movement. She adds that this vigour is the tip of the iceberg for youths to lead the nation.
Metaphorically speaking, with the lack of youth representation, it’s like we’re living in Jurassic (park) times because there are so many dinosaurs.
And you know what happened to the dinosaurs…
To put into context and to wrap the important question of why youth activism is so important to the panel, Dewi of the Loud Asians said:
“It is highly important for youths to be leaders because without them there is no future because after the dinosaurs are gone and there are no leaders to take over, then who else is going to run the country?”
Gaps in the system
To fill in the gaps that are prevalent in every sector, Muda is taking conversations beyond the virtual space to on the ground for first-hand data to formulate from.
Youths participating in UNDI18’s Seeds For Democracy programme to develop competences of Malaysian youths on active citizenship, voter education and participation in political, economic and social life through experiential learning and simulations.(Credit: UND18)
Other ways to fill the gaps stem from education and giving the youth room to reform by practising mock elections at school for example. Doing so will introduce young people to the concept of elections to understand how democracy works, the role of government and parliament.
This idea of thinking also gives students more autonomy to think for themselves and that kind of empowerment is advantageous at all levels of society.
A lot to talk about, not enough time
The hour and a half long forum allowed the panel to discuss several things, all valid and pertinent to the embodiment of youth activism.
From how social media is an excellent tool to how going on the ground to reach rural youths is just as important.
Education whether in schools or within ourselves, is also crucial in a bid for a better future.
Look at Ain Husniza for example, the 17-year-old who is advocating the #MakeSchoolASaferPlace campaign and even brought the plight to light on a global level. It was self-education and the courage that public speaking taught her that made her speak up to know that rape is nothing to joke about.
READ MORE: Extraordinarily Ordinary: She Spoke Up And She AIN’t Done Yet
(Credit: Ain Husniza @ ante33ater)
In this day and age where many (older) adults may be feeling despair, it is the youth that has taken on the challenge by speaking up on behalf of future generations.
Whatever the cause, youth activists can all agree on one thing: the desire for a better society because actions speak louder than words.
Enlighten yourself and watch the full discussion here.

If you or someone you know would like to foray into activism, primarily political activism, AWAM is organising a free Stepping Into Power workshop which you can register for here.
The workshop aims to increase gender sensitisation of political party members and is open to all genders. The first session starts this weekend (17 & 18 July) and if you miss that, another one will be held on 24 and 25 July.

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Kolam Are Not Just For Decorations, They Are Messages Engrained In The Circle Of Light

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“If we don’t learn our culture, who else will bring it to the next generation?” asks Ruben Prakash.

Ruben is an artist who works to preserve the traditional Indian decorative art of Kolam and shares his passion with youths at the Pure Life Society—a home for underprivileged children where he grew up as an orphan—and teaches other members of the community about the arts.
Known by other names such as Rangoli, Muggu and Tharai Aalangaram, Kolams are works of art that are hand drawn on the floor using things like rice, flour, grains or sand, and often take on beautifully intricate and colourful patterns.
(Credit: TRP)
In most cultures across India and the world, Kolams are seen as symbols of prosperity and good fortune—You can even say that the art form places a literal mark on the ground to further commemorate special occasions and celebrations.
Some families make Kolams at the entrance of their houses every day using rice flour. But most of the time, these Kolams are only seen on special occasions like Ponggal, Deepavali and weddings. It is basically a welcoming gesture to guests. This is the reason why it is very colourful. Its vibrant colours are not just for decoration, it also attracts people to an event.via Ruben Prakash.
They are symbols from the past that are passed down through the ages like a message engrained in the circle of light and link many of us to our cultural roots and heritage and is a big part of what makes our home Malaysia the vibrant, welcoming place that it is.
Read More: What Are Those Pretty Colourful Designs On The Floor During Deepavali?
Having spent around 20 years perfecting his craft, Ruben shares that his passion for making Kolams was sparked by his youth at the Pure Life Society.
(Credit: TRP)
“In this home, we were given a chance to participate in many activities like art, yoga, karate, and dance. I remember for art class, there was a teacher that came from India, who taught us how to make a basic Kolam,” Ruben told TRP, recounting his adolescence and how, throughout the years, he continued developing and gaining confidence in his skills thanks to the people close to him.
I started making Kolams when I was 15 years old. Our president of the home, Mother Mangalam, used to give us encouragement when it came to art. Now, I make around 300 to 500 Kolams in a year.via Ruben Prakash
Now grown up, Ruben hopes to ignite a passion for the arts in others and expresses his intention of becoming a “Guru” in the traditional art of Kolam making.
(Credit: TRP)
He explains that it was important for everyone, especially youths, to remain rooted in our shared cultures and heritage, and to always look upon our traditions with respect.
Actually some people think this is just rice art and all that. They don’t see the point of it. But this art plays a part in our culture and tradition. And it is very important for us not to forget our culture. Modern things are good, but we must always remember our traditions. My goal is that I want to be a sort of Guru for the youths at my previous home.via Ruben Prakash.
Today, Ruben tries to pass on what he’s learned to people of all shapes and sizes in order to keep the flames of the tradition bright and alive for future generations.
In a salute to Ruben, 3rd Wave Media (TRP’s very own parent company, just FYI…) recently presented the Pure Life Society with a humble donation amounting to RM5,000 to support the artistic Guru in his efforts to educate our youths and in keeping our traditions alight, as well as, give back to the community this festive Deepavali season.
(Credit: TRP)
And guess what?! To help everyone get in touch with our shared roots and cultural heritage, Gamuda land in collaboration with TRP is happy to invite everyone to a very festive Kolam art workshop happening at the Quayside Mall in Kota Kemuning this Deepavali weekend!
Come and Celebrate Deepavali’s Circle of Light with us this Saturday (October 22) from 12 pm to 3 pm to discover more about our shared culture and traditions by joining our FREE Kolam art workshop with friends and family.
You’ll get a chance to learn more about the ins and outs of the traditional art form and stand a chance to win vouchers, mystery gifts and more! Slots are LIMITED so do remember to come early and invite all of your loved ones.
REMEMBER!!! Free Kolam art workshop. 12 to 3. This Saturday. At Quayside Mall!
Watch the video below to learn more about Ruben and his inspiring journey to keep traditions alive through his artwork.

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Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 17 To 19 Feb

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Don’t know what to do this weekend in the Klang Valley? No worries, we got you. 👀

Head on over to art exhibits, markets and shows and more this weekend.
Note that some of these events only happen for a day or can last for a whole month so look at the dates carefully.
If you wanna skip to the specific day you want, choose your preferred day here.
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Here are some of the events that are still ongoing from our previous list.
READ MORE: Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 10 To 12 Feb
READ MORE: Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 3 Feb To 5 Feb
Ongoing Events
1. Arts On The Move (Art Installation+ Performances) @ MRT Pasar Seni (Feb – June, 5 pm – 6 pm)
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Next time you change your station at Pasar Seni, drop by their MRT station to witness this new art installation called “Sunnyside Up” by the talented Pamela Tan of Poh Sin Studio. For the next three months, this yellow futuristic installation hopes to reimagine everyday pedestrian routes and transform them into a unique and enjoyable experience for all.
Additionally, every fortnight on Thursday from 5 pm – 6 pm, visit the station for various live performances, exciting workshops and creative art installations.
For more info about the upcoming performances, keep up to date with Think City’s Instagram.
2. Eternal Love (Oil Painting Exhibition) @ 3A Floor, GMBB (28 Jan – 26 Feb, 11 am – 8 pm)
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If you’re a fan of oil paintings (or roses!), Master Yap Hong Ngee’s exhibition is made for you! Featuring more than 100 pieces of oil paintings on roses painted over 30 years, this exhibition is a celebration of love and romance.
The best part about this is that admission is free! So ask your partner out on a romantic art gallery date this weekend.
Visit their Instagram for more info.
3. Malaysia Thailand Halal Food Festival @ SACC Mall, Shah Alam (10 – 19 Feb, 11 am – 11.30 pm)

At the Malaysia Thailand Halal Food Festival (MATHAF), you’ll find various Thai cuisine that you’ve been craving. Fried baby crabs, mango sticky rice, Thai teas, LokChing, Thai laksa, coconut sticky rice ice cream and many more!
Mathaf moves to various places in the Klang valley regularly, so do check out their Facebook to keep up to date.
4. Masters of Disguise (Photography Exhibition) @ Darkroom Gallery, GMBB (Extended till 30 April 2023, 11 am – 6 pm)

Biologist, guide and wildlife photographer Chien C. Lee’s latest photography exhibit focuses on the art of deception used by wildlife. This exhibit features more than 60 fantastic photos of various kinds of camouflage and mimicry employed by insects, reptiles, birds, and even plants; with many species hailing from Malaysia’s very own Sabah and Sarawak.
According to GMBB, this exhibition is just so mesmerizing and immersive that it’s extended until 30 April 2023.
READ MORE: Catch This Fantastic Nature Photography Exhibit For A Free Fun Time In KL
5. Hep Ka-Wot Enggang Le-Wei (Photography Exhibition) @ Gerimis Gallery, GMBB (Extended til 23 Feb 2023, 11 am – 6 pm)

Just an update, according to GMBB, this sought-after exhibition is also extended until 23 February 2023.
This exhibition of forests, hornbills and honey highlights how the Orang Asli of Jahai and Temiar from the Belum-Temenggor Forests in Perak protect the hornbills for their roles as farmers of the forest.
Apart from talks and photographs of nature, you can also buy Orang Asli arts and crafts there.
For more info, visit their website here.
6. Bakul – Everyday Baskets From Sabah (Exhibition & Market) @ GoDownKL (7 Jan – 23 Feb, 12 pm – 7 pm)

This 7-week-long exhibition showcases the Bakul collection of Sabahan author and collector Jennifer P. Linggi. From materials such as rattan, bamboo, bemban, mengkuang and many more sourced from the fierce jungle, indulge in Jennifer P Linggi’s breathtaking world of Bakul.
Wanna know the best part? Admission is free!
7. The World Of DC Exhibition @ Tropicana Gardens Hall Convention Centre (23 Dec – 1 Apr)

Being the first-ever DC Exhibition launch in Asia, The World Of DC Exhibition will feature interactive games, life-seized exhibits, behind-the-scene concept art, limited-edition merchandise and more at the Tropicana Gardens Mall.
Grab your tickets here. For more info, visit their Facebook page here.
8. Van Gogh Alive Exhibition @ Pavillion Bukit Jalil (17 Dec – 16 March, 10 am – 10 pm)

Witness Van Gogh’s legendary works of art displayed digitally at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Get ready for a multi-sensory experience with a symphony of light, colour, sound and fragrance for you there.
READ MORE: Catch the Immersive ‘Van Gogh Alive’ Exhibition In KL This Dec-March
9. Red Hongyi’s ‘Once Upon A Longtang’ (Art Exhibition) @ National Art Gallery (22 Dec – 22 March, 9 am – 5 pm)

The Balai Seni Negara has a new art installation called Once Upon A Longtang which features scenes inspired by old alleyway houses – or ‘Longtang’ houses in Shanghai. The installation has a series of artworks displayed with burnt Chinese calligraphy paper and more.
For more info, visit Red Hong Yi’s Instagram.
Here are specific events to enjoy with your family and friends on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
17 February (Friday)
1. Melur The Musical @ PJPAC (16 – 26 February)
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Melur The Musical is an original local musical produced by the award-winning musical theatre company Liver & Lung. It retells the harrowing story of the Pontianak: hell hath no fury like a Malayan woman scorned.
Get tickets here.
Find out more about the synopsis in the article below.
READ MORE: Fancy A Singing Pontianak? Catch Melur The Musical Next Week
2. Rainbow Market @ Central Market (17 – 19 Feb, 10 am – 8 pm)
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Rain, sun, rainbow, repeat. They simply have no time for the mere black and white. This weekend, colour your life with a variety of goods offered by your favourite local vendors during Rainbow Market at Central Market Kuala Lumpur.
Visit Central Market’s Instagram for more info.
18 February (Saturday)
1. The Magnificent 8: Volume 16 & 17 (Gig) @ Garage Space, Ampang Hilir (18 – 19 Feb, 4 pm)
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Support local scenes like The Magnificent 8 which showcases small new gigs every month. Witness back-to-back shows with 8 different bands on weekends at the Garage Space in Ampang Hilir.
Tickets are only available at the entrance of the venue.
For more info, visit here.
2. One Word Wonder (Comedy Improv Show) @ Hush The Theatre (18 & 19 Feb, 8.30 pm)
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After years of doing short-form improv to the delight of audiences in Kuala Lumpur, AIIA Improv is now venturing into long-form improvisation. Join them for this work-in-progress performance – all they need from you is one word!
Get the tickets here.
3. PingMin Coffee Market @ GMBB (18 & 19 February)
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PingMin Market is back and it’s all about Coffee! Featuring some of the best and most enterprising local coffee artisans and brands, the PingMin Coffee Market will present a wide range of coffee tastemakers with each sharing their own unique spin on the beverage.
The best part is, you can also sign up for exciting workshops and demos available there.
Visit here for more info.
4. Retro Metro (Bazaar) @ Kedai KL, Mahsa Avenue (18 & 19 Feb, 11 am – 6 pm)
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In the mood for something retro? Well then head over to Mahsa Avenue where they will be having a Retro Metro Bazaar. Browse around cute trinkets and knick-knacks there while enjoying some live vinyl record spinning in the background.
Visit here to know more.
19 February (Sunday)
1. Joji Live In KL at Peakstrom Festival 2023 – Concert (19 February @ Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon)
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If last year brought Pink Sweats and CL to the Surf Beach in Sunway Lagoon, this year, they’re bringing Joji to perform his hits. Local artists such as DJ Blink, Airliftz and Midnight Fusic will also be there to perform too. Tickets for this weekend’s concert are still available for RM388.
You can still get your tickets here.
2. Re: Energize RAW (Techno Music) @ RexKL (19 Feb, 7 pm)
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Re:Energize returns this year with a new edition labelled “Re:Energize RAW”; a new concept blending the sounds of Trance & Techno.
2 International Artists, AVAO and David Rust will be headlining the event with other supporting local heroes like Boris Foong, Haikal Ahmad, Digital Rush & Ajam Shaz.
More info here. Get the tickets here.
3. Paint A 3D Bouquet For Your Valentine @ MTMT Studios, PJ (12 Feb, 2 pm – 5 pm)
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If you don’t have plans this weekend, why not release your inner Picasso? Go to several art workshops such as pottery, painting, tie-dye and more at MTMT Studios in PJ. Besides a Textured Rose Painting workshop this Sunday, they also have a Wine Down With Pottery session this Saturday.
And good news readers! MTMT Studios is giving away a 10% discount exclusive for TRP readers only! Just use the promo code ‘TRP10’ on their website and get your 10% discount when you check out. Each user can use it once and there are no expiration dates to this promo, so bring your friends and family here too while you’re at it.
Visit their Instagram and website for more info.
Upcoming Shows
Here are some of the ticketed events for upcoming shows. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure a spot at your favourite performance or event.
Russel Peters: Act Your Age World Tour 2023 – Comedy Show (20 & 21 February @ Plenary Hall, KLCC)Get your tickets here.Westlife The Wild Dreams Tour – Concert (23 & 24 February @ Axiata Arena)You can still get tickets here.Jrock Tamashii – ACG Concert (25 February @ RexKL)Get tickets here. DFP Presents: Stacy – Concert (25 February @ Dewan Filharmonik Petronas)Get tickets here.His Story – Monologue Performances (23 – 26 February @ KLPAC)Get tickets here.Nirvana Vs System Of A Down – Tribute Concert (26 February @ Panggung Asia)Get tickets here.One Republic Live In Concert – Concert (1 March @ Hall 5 KL Convention Centre)You can still get free-standing tickets here.Sound Circus – Concert (4 March @ Genting Highlands)Get tickets here.Hari Atas Angin 5th Year Anniversary – Concert (4 March @ Bysnc Live, KL)Get tickets here.Simple Plan The Harder Than It Looks Tour – Concert (8 March @ Zepp KL)Get your tickets here.Bryan Adams So Happy It Hurts Tour – Concert (11 March @ Arena Of Stars, Genting)Get your tickets here.RhytmAsia Echoes From Beyond – Concert (11 March @ Sepang International Circuit)Get the tickets here.NusaFest – Concert (8 & 9 June @ Bandar Malaysia, Sungai Besi)Get Your tickets here. More info here.
Check out upcoming concerts this February till May in the listicle below.
READ MORE: 2023 Sees Concert Scene In Malaysia Alive And Kicking, Check Out What’s In Store February Till May
P/S: If you have any future events you want the world to know about, submit your suggestions to melissasu@therakyatpost.com.
READ MORE: 12 Unconventional Activities To Do On Valentine’s Day In The Klang Valley

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Limitless With Chris Hemsworth – Learning How To Embrace Stress Is Key For A Fulfilling Life [Review]

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No matter who we are or where we come from, everyone experiences fear and stress. However, we’re not really told or taught how to be brave and courageous.

It’s not helpful when most of society treats it as something you must naturally know. We tell others to “chill out” or “you can do it” but some of us were never shown how to master the very emotions that hold us back.
This is where National Geographic’s original series ‘Limitless with Chris Hemsworth’ offers some helpful answers.
In the series created by Darren Aronofsky, the actor, together with the audience, will learn how they can overcome their own fears and stresses in order to unlock the secrets of living a longer and healthier life.
What to expect?
What sets this series apart from shows like Fear Factor is that Chris also meets up with experts and scientists who will explain and show how our stress and fears affect our mental space, physiology and more.
In each episode, Chris is put through a few nerve-wracking challenges designed to teach him how to manage his fears and stresses, especially the ones that are unavoidable.
While performing these tasks, the experts will guide and teach him ways to embrace the stress and face it head-on, and build mental toughness in the process.
Luke Zocchi watches as Dr. Modupe Akinola measures Chris’s physiological responses. (National Geographic for Disney+/Craig Parry)
The extreme activities the actor is put through may not directly apply to the stresses we deal with in life but the lesson is the revelation that you can overcome your fears if you put in the work.
It’s like being afraid of rock climbing but once you reach the top, you realise you can do it if you just push through your fears. You’ll also see improvements when you keep doing it a few more times.
The sixth episode ‘Acceptance’ is relatable to everyone because it’s about death and aging.
It can be an uneasy and morbid watch but it’s something we’ll have to contend with because death is an eventual certainty for everyone.
Death can be scary because we’ll never know for sure when it’ll happen to us. As a family man, Chris worries about this too because he doesn’t want to leave his young family behind in a lurch.
Chris Hemsworth takes a rest from the aerobics class, exhausted by the age simulation suit. Chris reflects on the impact of aging on the body. (National Geographic for Disney+/Craig Parry)
In order to learn how to be brave about it, we must contend with the knowledge that we’ll all grow old and gradually lose some of our physical independence.
Since there’s no time machine yet, Chris gets insights on how to embrace aging by spending time with the elderly folks who seemed to have cracked the code.
The lessons learned were humbling because no one can escape sorrow and death but we can still live fulfilling lives until the very end.
Some of the lessons unearthed in the episode include giving ourselves time and space to deal with our difficult feelings and also to appreciate what we can still do today.
Should you watch it?
The show imparts many lessons that are relevant to anyone of any age and may prove helpful to those who need some motivation in some way.
It wasn’t easy for Chris Hemsworth either to confront his fears and stresses but if he could after many tries, you could too.
‘Limitless by Chris Hemsworth’ premiers on 16 November 2022 on Disney Plus Hotstar.

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Parliament Restarts Today, Government To Push For Governance Reforms In The Upcoming Session

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Parliment today starts with the doa recitation, with the Speaker then announcing the Fourth Term of the Fourteenth Parliamentary Session 2021 and the arrival of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

It’s reported that the session will be held for 17 days, until 12 October.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has announced that the government is pushing for reforms such as:
The Anti-Party Jumping Bill will be tabled in Parliament.Implementation of Vote18 in the near future. Thus, a Constitutional Amendment Bill will be tabled.Amendment of the Federal Constitution to limit the term of office of the Prime Minister to 10 years.The balance of membership of the Parliamentary Select Committee involves Government MPs and Opposition MPs.Every Bill including the Supply Bill tabled in Parliament will be negotiated and agreed upon jointly.Opposition party members will be involved in the National Rehabilitation Council (MPN) to provide views and suggestions for improvement.The Leader of the Opposition will be given remuneration and facilities equivalent to that of a minister.
KENYATAAN MEDIA:YAB PERDANA MENTERITRANSFORMASI PARLIMEN DAN PENTADBIRAN KERAJAAN pic.twitter.com/TKPZr3IXPW— KPDNHEP (@kpdnhep) September 10, 2021

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Nigerian Who Is Former Coach With Premier League Club Now Sells Nasi Lemak At UM, And People Are Loving It

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What has nasi lemak got to do with Nigeria, English Premier League (EPL) and the European football governing body UEFA?

A Nigerian man, Oluwashola Yaya Olukosi, or Yaya, sells nasi lemak at the University of Malaya (UM), and he is popular among UM students and staff.
I would wake up as early as 4am to take nasi lemak and side dishes from the main Tanglin Nasi Lemak branch at Tanglin Food Complex in Jalan Cenderasari. Business starts at UM at 7.00 in the morning.Yaya on his daily life as a nasi lemak seller.
Having been in Malaysia since 2010, he has worked with Nasi Lemak Tanglin for more than eight years.
Granted, Nasi Lemak Tanglin is touted as one of the best in town, but his linguistic ability is probably a pull factor too.
Yaya can speak Malay fluently.
Yaya manning his nasi lemak stall in Kompleks Perdanasiswa, UM. (Pix: Latimin Keman/CCO)

A Wandering Talent
Yaya epitomised the old saying that one should never judge a book by its cover.
He has various certificates in football coaching diploma including UEFA B Licence.
According to UEFA, European football’s highest body, the qualification allows Yaya to qualify as a coach for under-16 amateur clubs and an assistant coach for professional clubs.
His resume includes Wolverhampton Wanderers, the oldest club in the Premier League.
He was a coach for the under-12 and 13-year-old teams at Wolverhampton when he was in the United Kingdom.
Yaya also continued his studies at Salford City College, Manchester, in football coaching.
📰 1888–89 Wolverhampton Wanderers F.C. seasonThe 1888–89 season was the first season of competitive league football in the history of English football club Wolverhampton Wanderers.https://t.co/FObOgBIOlW— WikiRandoms (@WikiRandoms) September 24, 2022
The Promised Land
After completing his studies, Yaya returned to his country of Nigeria, but job opportunities were very limited there.
He then remembered his tutor’s advice to find an opportunity to become a football coach in Southeast Asia.
When I started looking for information about Malaysia, I immediately fell in love with two pictures, the Batu Caves Temple and the Petronas Twin Towers. Without wasting time, I made the decision to migrate here.Yaya on how he ended up in Malaysia.
Yaya, a Muslim, appreciates the multi-racial and multi-religion facets of the Malaysian community.
He said this is a new concept and something that might benefit his country.
Nigeria comprises several ethnic groups, the majority of which are the Igbo, Hausa and Yoruba.
Yaya added that there are many troubles in his country but declined to elaborate further.
Nigeria, one of the world’s poorest countries, faces an ongoing battle with insurgent groups.
@CIJ_ICJ @IntlCrimCourt Nigeria military have continued to carry out their dastard act of planting IED in some parts of Biafraland to implicate IPOB ESN, thereby, tagging Biafrans terrorists to justify their extrajudicial killings in Biafraland. @SecBlinken @antonioguterres https://t.co/EOAhZ5h504— Edehn Patrick (@Edehn_Pundit) September 2, 2022
At the same time, continued government corruption threatens the stability and political integrity of Africa’s most populous state.
Can we pass a law to demolish the homes of politicians in Nigeria who are convicted in graft and corruption cases?The poorest amongst us cannot be the only ones crying! Who agrees with me…comment below https://t.co/SBlmMJhp2X— Akin Olaoye (@akintollgate) September 15, 2022

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Another M’sian badminton athlete beats Lin Dan

After Datuk Lee Chong Wei retired from badminton to spend more time with his family, Lin Dan seems to have lost his best frenemy on the court.
Now, another Malaysian badminton athlete is pulling ahead of China’s badminton icon, despite Lin Dan’s many accolades.

Picture credit: Twitter

According to The Star, Liew Daren took out Lin Dan easily in the first round of the Korean Open yesterday with a 21-19, 21-14 score.
This win comes as a fantastic encouragement for Liew Daren, who has been struggling in his matches after an ankle injury in January.
Liew is scheduled to take on India’s P. Kashyap in the next round.

Picture credit: Twitter

Liew is ranked world No. 33, with slim chances of qualifying for the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. Malaysia can only send two players if both are in the top 16 by the end of the qualification in April next year.

â€œIâ€™m not giving up. There is still around half a year before the qualification period ends, I need to stay focused and perform well in upcoming tournaments.â€
Liew Daren to The Star
Currently, Lee Zii Jia is in pole position as world No. 16.
Congratulations to Liew Daren for a successful match! May you do our country proud.


“You Don’t Have To Be Fair-Skinned To Be An Artist”, Liyana Jasmay Calmly Schools Hater With Iconic Comeback

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Do you know that most Malaysians still have this mentality of “the fairer your skin is, the prettier you are?”.

Sad, but true. Many Malaysians still have the mentality that being beautiful is having fair skin.
But it’s hard to change people’s perceptions because they were possibly raised with that narrow-minded mentality.
Local artist Liyana Jasmay (@ljoneandonly) recently posted a video replying to a comment on her food-eating video on TikTok.
In one of her previous videos, she compiled a clip of her barefaced reactions to eating various mouth-watering food with euphoria.
  @ljoneandonly ha makan makan! apa i makan di Anatara Desaru Hotel! ♬ Very cute melody by marimba tone(39813) – Mitsu Sound
But one user thought that her opinions were so important that she had to ask, “Why are you getting darker hah?”. She just had to ask, didn’t she?
Other artists are getting whiter and whiter as they age. But LJ keeps on getting darker, like a kampung person. TikTok User
Instead of being angry or using harsh words, the 35-year-old actress simply smiled and calmly handled the situation like a classy QUEEN!
I don’t even wanna be fair-skinned
In a video reply to the comment, Liyana said that her skin is actually brown and she didn’t even want to have a whiter skin.
Those people you see that are getting whiter and whiter probably took some cosmetic injections and those come with side effects.
I don’t think anyone needs to be white (fair-skinned) to be an artist. If we are born with fair skin then okay, that’s good. But what if we’re born with Malay-ish yellow to brown skin, so what?    Liyana Jasmay
She also said that she doesn’t care what the person who commented thinks as long as she feels beautiful to the love of her life.
It’s okay, even if I’m dark to you, I’m still beautiful to my husband’s eyes. Liiayana Jasmay
Check out her full reaction video here.
  @ljoneandonly Replying to @azirashiraazira ♬ Cupid – Twin Ver. (FIFTY FIFTY) – Sped Up Version – sped up 8282
If it were us, we’d be giving this person a bombastic side-eye reaction and could probably ruin our whole mood. But not this classy woman! We salute you Liyana!
Netizens even applauded her natural beauty
In fact, many people admired Liyana for her calmness and positivity. Can you believe that this baby-faced actress is already a mother of two? Exactly!
A lot of her fans supported her and complimented her on her natural beauty.

So, for those who still believe that having dark or tan skin is not beautiful, think again because beauty is in the eyes of the beholder.

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What Would Famous Cities Around The World Look Like In Malaysia?

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Travel anywhere in Malaysia and you’re bound to find magnificently tall mountains, green and thriving jungles, pristine lakes, rivers and beaches, historic cities, serene towns and scenic kampungs, and of course, unchecked urbanization…

Or at least that’s how most Malaysians on the internet seem to feel when discussing how different our developing nation is in comparison to other countries around the world.
Postings made by a man who calls himself ‘the surreal putrajayan’ on Twitter had hyped up the opinion that Malaysia’s infrastructure, planning and development was heading in the wrong direction.
What went wrong with Malaysia is how we build our cities and towns to accomodate for cars. pic.twitter.com/AqsKpPQXxx— the surreal putrajayan — 🇵🇸 (@fazleyff) June 5, 2021
Responding to surreal snapshots of what famous cities and sites from around the world would look like if they were here in Malaysia instead, netizens came to agree that the country’s seemingly unplanned urbanization was;
Car-centric, meaning that development is focused around roads, highways and parking lots for cars, not people and pedestrians.Lacking greenery and open public spaces.Inaccessible and lacks proper connection through means of public transportation.Warming up the temperature and making everything look ugly.
Intrigued by the juxtaposition presented, TRP had a chance to speak to Chern Yau, A.K.A. Ayao, who is the moderator behind the Hi-design Facebook page and the one responsible for the twilight zone-esque images that had gone viral.
The Hi-design page is notably filled with interesting snippets and commentary on architecture and design where Ayao had made numerous comparisons on how “unique” the urban landscape was here in Malaysia.
(Credit: Hi-design/Facebook)
Being an amateur designer, Ayao confessed that his edited pictures were rough and less than presentable. However, the artist said that his work reflected what he saw around and wanted Malaysians to see things through his eyes in a funny and light-hearted way.
I just express what I have observed from our neighbourhood by creating and designing social media images. I wish to direct local readers to pay close attention to the destructiveness of the modern building, landscape, architects and planners in our country.Chern Yau.
Ayao said that what we see around us are the results of massive industrialisation and urbanisation which had led to the degradation of our environment, loss of ecosystems, biodiversity and the overall beauty of our land.
Some of Ayao’s other notable works on Hi-design include;
Landscaping.

What was it like back then?

And of course, the ‘what if’ collection.

Urbanized Malaysia
Picture Credit: Flickr/Escape Travel
According to the World Bank, Malaysia’s urban population had grown from 10 million people to over 15 million between 2000 and 2010 – making us one of the most urbanized countries in the East Asian region behind Japan, South Korea, and Singapore.
Read More: It’s Not Your Imagination. Malaysia’s Cities Have Been Getting Hotter Since The 80s
A 2020 report by the Global Forest Watch organisation also revealed that Malaysia has lost over 17% of our remaining forests in just as little as 10 years, and what little is left was still being taken away.
A report by Mangabay claimed that the country had the world’s highest deforestation rate between 2000 and 2012 where we had lost more than 47,278 square kilometres of our natural greenery.

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[Watch] Cute Video Of School Girl Trying To Kidnap A Cat Goes Viral

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Now and then, there are videos on social media platforms that make people go ‘awwww’.

Recently, a video has gone viral on social media platforms of a small girl trying to bring home a cat by stuffing it in her bag.
Based on the video, it seems like that girl entered the school and immediately tried to stuff the cat into her blue school bag.
Although she tried very hard to keep the cat inside the bag, the feline managed to escape. The girl did try to chase the cat but could not keep up with the animal.
  @maisarahzaidee Apeni soyaa 🤦🏻♀ #kasihiautism #autismgirl ♬ original sound  – Terpaling Majikan | Onies
@maisarahzaidee, the netizen who posted the video in her Tik Tok feed, claims that the small girl has autism.
For many who saw the video, it may have made their day based on their response and netizens have shared their opinions on the matter.

It also seems like she is not the only one who tried to kidnap a cat with a school bag as some who commented have admitted to trying to kidnap other felines in the past.

The kidnap attempt may have been a failure, but the love the girl has for animals will not fade away.

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[Watch] Facebook Live Broadcast Ends In Tragedy For Couple On The Road In Sabah

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With tools like Facebook Live available to anyone with a smartphone, the chances of unexpectedly streaming a tragic moment have drastically increased.

Some live streaming deaths are self-inflicted, but some result from random violence or auto accidents.
In the latest example, an Indonesian couple was riding through a quiet afternoon in Sabah, using Facebook to broadcast live video, when they suddenly got into a road accident.
The road accident involved an SUV at Kilometer 10, Jalan Kunak-Tawau, Kunak, on 11 July.
When the incident happened, the phone camera fell to the ground, showing the sky, but the audio continued.
The sad voice of a man and some voices from other individuals, as well as the victim’s child crying and howling, could be heard.
The live stream lasted for 37 minutes. The couple was hit at the 4:55 minute mark.

Netizens offered condolences to the victim’s husband and prayed for the victim’s child and husband to recover quickly.
Those who watched Facebook Live were much saddened when they heard the child crying and calling his mother.
The Fragility Of Life
Kunak District Police Chief, Supt Sabarudin Rahmat, said the victim who died was a 38-year-old woman (pillion rider),  identified as Rina Samo.
The woman was pronounced dead at the scene, while the victim’s husband (rider), 39, and their son, 7, were injured in the incident at about 4.45 pm.
He said the SUV, a Proton X70, was driven by a 54-year-old man coming from Tawau towards Kunak.
The Proton X70 had overtaken another vehicle in front of it before colliding with the motorcycle.
The bike was changing lanes to enter the junction on the right side of the road.
The footage showed no car was in front of the motorcycle when it turned.
The SUV that struck them was also not visible in the footage as the car hit them from behind.
It was reported the SUV driver suffered no injuries.
The case will be investigated under Section 41 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

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Malaysia’s GLCs Under Fire For Widening Income Gap

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The role of government-linked investment companies (GLICs) and government-linked companies (GLCs) in contributing to the realization of the Malaysia Madani concept has sparked a debate on the effectiveness of GLCs in Malaysia’s economy.

Murray Hunter, a writer for Asia Sentinel, argues that GLCs are relics of centrally planned or communist economies.
Hunter suggests that GLCs operate from artificially created monopolies, where the means of production, distribution, and/or service are state-owned.
These monopolies limit competition and create higher prices for Malaysian consumers.
GLCs have also created a massive elite community of apparatchiks (a blindly devoted official, follower, or member of an organization, as a corporation or political party) who have become financially affluent and influential in business and government circles.
This has led to growing income inequality in Malaysia, with GLCs failing to enhance the income and well-being of Malaysians.
This is nonsense. Cut GLC management pays as well @anwaribrahim @rafiziramli https://t.co/h5QM2xKzTw— Sean Wong 🇲🇾🏴 (@KeitSean) May 26, 2023
Furthermore, GLCs have crowded out many markets, which has distorted the quality of opportunity within the Malaysian economy.
According to World Bank data, the Malaysian GINI index, which measures income inequality (0=total income inequality, 100=total income equality), has fallen from 48.6 in 1984 to 41.2 in 2018.
GLCs comprise around RM445.6 billion or 25 per cent capitalization on the Malaysian Bursa or stock exchange.
Other studies indicate that GLCs control assets amounting to 51 per cent of Malaysia’s GDP.
GLCs Fail To Enhance Income And Wellbeing Of Malaysians
Hunter argues that GLCs have failed to meet their objectives and instead appear to be enhancing elites’ wealth at the cost of the rest of the Malaysian community.
This has created artificial market landscapes that purposely create barriers to entry and stifle innovation.
As a result, the Malaysian industry has lost its relative productivity position within the region, and Malaysia remains a low-cost labour economy today.
The debate on the effectiveness of GLCs in Malaysia’s economy is ongoing, with some arguing that they are necessary for protecting strategic industries and enhancing public welfare.
This is an affirmation of the huge income inequality in Malaysia ~ nothing more. https://t.co/HsMqSunszE— khalid karim ARISE MALAYSIA (@khalidkarim) May 30, 2023

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How M’sian tech startups are making Klang Valley the next Silicon Valley of SEA

Silicon Valley: the tech hub, startup playground of dreams. It’s Google, Apple, and Microsoft within a self-driving-car’s throw of each other. It’s where the future is created.
…or is it?
Patrick Grove, Co-Founder & Group CEO of Catcha Group, doesn’t see why it has to be limited to north California. “Why can’t Klang Valley be the Silicon Valley of Southeast Asia?” he asks, to a conference room packed to the brim.
Patrick Grove, asking all the tough questions.Picture credit: The Rakyat Post
At the premiere Southeast Asian digital conference Wild Digital 2019, he speaks passionately about wanting to grow Malaysia’s internet companies through disruptive businesses.
“Malaysia’s economy is thriving,” he says, noting the incredible number of unicorns that have mushroomed in the past 5 years. Unicorns refer to any tech startup company that reaches a $1 billion dollar market value, and Malaysia has seen a growing number.

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One of the keys to a unicorn’s success lies in their reason for existence: to solve a problem.
Almost every unicorn solves a problem that’s not new: it simply aims to solve the pre-existing problem cheaper, faster, and better.
We used to hail taxis by standing at the side of a curb and sticking our hands in the air, he says, but now we simply hail one from our phones. The problem of ‘getting a taxi’ hasn’t changed. The solution to how you do so has.

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We have already seen how companies like Grab and iProperty have fundamentally changed the way we get our needs met. What used to be time-consuming and uncertain is now just an app away.
Society needs constant change to improve, and that change almost always comes from innovative start-ups.
Picture credit: The Rakyat Post
To all aspiring entrepreneurs, he advises to find passionate people to walk the journey together because it’s a difficult journey to take alone.
“Find someone who would rather work 7 days a week for nothing with people they love on something that they are passionate for.”
So what are you waiting for? Go forth and be the next Jack Ma.


Learn About Parenting & Win LEGO Sets By Watching Instagram Live

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The LEGO Group (the folks that make LEGO) launched its global Rebuild the World campaign this year with its debut in Malaysia.

Throughout October, LEGO Group will be partnering local early learning and parenting coaches alongside parents to share their experiences as well as tips for parents through weekly Instagram Live sessions.
The campaign aims to show how children are masters of creative problem solving and that they can creatively overcome challenges by building and rebuilding with LEGO bricks.
The hosts will discuss tips on creating an environment to encourage creative, unstructured, and independent play with children, and take questions from viewers.
There will also be giving away two LEGO sets with a total value of more than RM600 during each session.
Parents are also welcome to share the creative LEGO builds that their children have created on Instagram, with the hashtag #LEGOMY and #RebuildTheWorld.
Through the Rebuild the World campaign in Malaysia, we aim to encourage parents to guide and facilitate the play experience for their children, as well as to inspire families to problem-solve together by building and rebuilding with LEGO bricks.Rohan Mathur, Marketing Director Southeast Asia, The LEGO Group.
Here’s the when, where and the hosts of each session:

2 October, 11 amAt @weecheryl on Instagram.Cheryl Wee – Singapore-based entrepreneur-parent.Jacinth Liew – Parenting Coach.9 October, 3 pmAt @joannepeh on Instagram.Joanne Peh – Singapore-based actress-parent.Fynn Sor – Early Learning Expert.16 October, 4 pmAt @dianadanielleb on Instagram.Diana Danielle – Actress-parent.Dr Ng Yi-Ki – Paediatrician (@dryikis_crib)23 October, 4 pmAt @miamnmmm on Instagram.Mia Chai – Parent influencer.Lisa Ong – Owner of Brickodoo Malaysia (@lovelisa_13)

The campaign was created by the LEGO Group’s internal creative agency, the LEGO Agency. The fully integrated global campaign will run across a variety of channels including TV, digital, Spotify, out of home, e-commerce channels and LEGO stores in over 20 countries. It will also be supported by a global creator campaign, as well as a series of activations and events in markets where the LEGO Group has a presence.
To find out more about the LEGO Group’s Rebuild the World campaign, visit: https://www.lego.com/en-my/rebuild-the-world

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[Watch] Busker’s Rendition Of “Singkong Dan Keju” With Michael Jackson Moves Captivate Audience

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A busker in Bukit Bintang earned praise from netizens for his rendition of the song ‘Singkong dan Keju’ by the Indonesian band Bill & Brod.

What made his performance stand out was his confidence and energetic stage presence. He also added a little Michael Jackson-inspired flavour into his singing and dance moves.
The crowd that gathered around him were captivated by his performance and cheered him on. His performance also moved some audience members to dance and sway to the beat.
The singer, identified as Michael Jackson impersonator Ahmad Ebadey, had performed during busking group Cahaya Buskers‘ session in Bukit Bintang.
Kalau macam ni, buat konsert terus la brader 😍 pic.twitter.com/CQTrbMVQCD— OH! MEDIA (@ohtweet) April 10, 2023
Netizens loved the performance and praised his singing and dance talents. They loved his showmanship and believe he should be performing on a concert stage.
His performance was so good that it was enough for someone to dub him the Michael Jackson of Malaysia.
A netizen said they couldn’t stop watching and asked for more performances from the singer.
This type of showmanship i needed ! This dude should on stage man. Huurah.— RAMBO IS BACK (@AronOsman) April 11, 2023
Ni la yg MJ malaysia tu, energy dia!!❤👍🏼👍🏼— Izzue Lee (@izzuelee_) April 11, 2023
Sekejap nau video ni. Tak puas tengok, we want more, brader !!— eFJei (@mrfirdausjailan) April 11, 2023
Pandai nyanyi, pandai perform. Definitely an entertainer— Dojima (@AzaharulAzwan) April 11, 2023
seorang entertainer yang genuine la dia ini— sivabalan (@esivabalan) April 11, 2023
He is an unfounded Star!….— REDPakJoN (@Johnfis4) April 11, 2023
Weh!!!! Aku suka dengan semangat dia. Ada talent tu 😁— kkkkkkk (@cc4488c657284f9) April 11, 2023

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Watsons Warned Customers About False Product Advertising By Irresponsible TikTok Users

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A strange scam that has been making its rounds in TikTok has prompted Watsons Malaysia to put out a statement to warn its customers.

Some irresponsible TikTok users have claimed that their products were sold in Watsons which confused some customers.
Watsons released an official statement on its Facebook page and clarified that the company has no connection with the said products in TikTok or any of its promotion activities.
Watsons added that customers who want reassurance about their product can check on the Watsons website or in nearby Watsons stores.

What were the alleged products?
For those who were unaware of the scams, some netizens shared the two TikTok videos purportedly claiming their products are sold in Watsons.
The first video showed a purple bottle whitening foam supposedly sold in Watsons for those who want to whiten their skin tone.
  @awiessmie Kita engat semua barang selamat tapi rupanya hbis kulit aku #tenangaja #janganfyp #watson #kecam ♬ Say it Right – 👛
The second video showed another TikTok user buying a tub of cream from Watsons and then mixing it with another whitening body lotion.
After applying the mixture on their leg, they washed the white layer away to reveal a super pale skin tone.
  @dindafarishy Reply to @mamiey70 the best ever lotion yg i pernah pakai yg betul2 menjadi 🥺 #bcwlotion #putihgebu #beautyskin ♬ DJ Maafkan Soibah Ku X Akon Right Now Menimisu Mas – Ucil Fvnky
When the second TikTok user was called out for false advertising, she retorted that she didn’t explicitly say that the product was sold in Watsons.
She claimed she just went to Watsons to buy the tub of cream and not the whitening lotion. Sneaky.

Netizens were glad that Watsons clarified the issue but a few of them asked the company to file legal action towards the guilty parties in order to put a stop to false marketing.

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Malaysia Increasing COVID-19 Tests From 3,500 to 16,000 Cases A Day By April

Malaysia will be able to test more Covid-19 cases by April as the Ministry of Health is increasing the capacity from 3,500 cases a day to 16,000.
To combat the spread of the coronavirus, Ministry of Health (MOH) Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah also said that the number of test labs will also be increased to allow more infection cases to be identified.
Currently, he said, there are 23 laboratories in the country including five private facilities which are able to conduct tests.
Sungai Buloh is the main health centre to treat Covid-19 patientsPicture Credit: Malay Mail
To expand the number of labs that can conduct tests, Hisham said the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) will train several other labs including those in the military and university hospitals.
He also said the Ministry will also deploy more nurses in states that have very high numbers of Covid-19 patients as well as recall retired specialist doctors and nurses to mitigate the situation.
Malaysia has recorded 1,306 COVID-19 cases nationwide with Selangor (309) having the most number of cases followed by Kuala Lumpur (183) and Johor (145).
The public were urged to stay indoors for a two-week period to break the chain of infection as the government enforced the movement control order (MCO) last week.
1,306 kes #COVID19 di seluruh negara dan pecahan mengikut negeri. Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Sabah dan Johor paling tinggi kes positif. @DrAdhamBaba @DGHisham pic.twitter.com/oVAJxtLuAkâ€” KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 22, 2020

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Retiree Fined RM2,000 For Facebook Comments On Health Minister

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A 57-year-old man pleaded guilty and was fined RM2,000 for posting insulting comments on his Facebook account about the Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba.
The retiree was ordered by the court to serve jail time for a month if he failed to pay the fine.
Judge M. M. Edwin Paramjothy said the court agreed with the arguments put forward by the prosecution that Abdullah Sani Ahmad should be more sensitive when posting on social media.
Due to the post, which was critical towards the Minister, the accused was fined RM2,000 although the court said that it wasn’t malicious in nature.
He was charged due to a post on his Facebook account under the name “Sani Ahmad” at 11.45 pm on March 31.
It was reported that the remarks were read at the Health Ministry (MOH) headquarters in Putrajaya at 8 am the next day and the Ministry lodged a police report afterwards.
According to Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998, the accused can be fined up to RM50,000 or serve up to a year in jail, or both if convicted.
Repeat offenders can be fined again – this time RM1,000 – for each day the offence is repeated after conviction.
Abdullah Sani pleaded for a more lenient sentence as he said he had repented.
The Kedahan was also unrepresented during the hearing.
I request to be sentenced today as it is quite a distance for me to travel from Jitra, Kedah. This is my first offence and I promise not to repeat it anymoreAbdullah Sani Ahmad via Bernama

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Health DG: Looks Like This Could Be A New Wave Of Covid-19 Infections

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Malaysia could be seeing a new wave of Covid-19 infections, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah following the recent spike in cases.

At the Covid-19 briefing yesterday, 1 October, Dr Noor Hisham explained that looking at the data of increased cases, it points to the beginning of a new wave.
With regards to the projection, if we look at the chart, we have increased cases lately, and that probably is the beginning of a new wave.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
Malaysia recorded 260 new Covid-19 cases yesterday, setting the record as the second-highest number of new cases reported daily in Malaysia since the beginning of the pandemic. Every state also records new cases for the first time in months.
READ MORE: All Malaysian States Nationwide Record New Covid-19 Cases For The First Time In Months
Credit: @KKMPutrajaya/Twitter
The Health Director-General urged the public to do their part in breaking the chain of infection by adhering to the Health Ministry’s SOPs, such as maintaining hygiene, wearing a face mask and practising physical distancing.
However, the onus is on us whether we can flatten the curve again. It is up to us now to flatten the curve. We have done it before, and we can do it again.Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
Malaysia currently has 1,334 active Covid-19 cases.

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Only 5 Red Zones In Malaysia As Of 25 April

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According to Malaysiakini, Malaysia only has five red zones where there are more than 40 active cases of Covid-19.
The Ministry of Health monitors close to 1,200 localities in the country, of which only five are red zones. About 75% of the localities are green zones with zero active cases.
For the past one week, most states in Malaysia have been turning into green zones.
As the number of infected people drop while the number of recovered patients increase, the number of active cases decreases.
The states of Perak, Kedah, Penang, Perlis, Terengganu, and Kelantan have no localities marked as red or orange zones, which means that each locality has less than 20 active cases each.
Green zones have zero active cases. Yellow zones have one to 20 active cases. Orange zones have more than 20 cases. Red zones have more than 40 cases.
The latest data up to April 25 shows the red zone localities as Ulu Benut in Johor, Labu in Negri Sembilan, Kuching and Kota Samarahan in Sarawak, and Hulu Langat in Selangor.

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SJKC Signboards Only in Malay and Jawi Causes Heated Debate! Unity Minister: Ask The Ministry of Education!

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Earlier on, there were reports of an incident in which a Chinese primary school in Pahang had no Chinese words on the school signboard.

The incident – which started at two Chinese primary schools in Pahang – quickly led to a heated debate in the Chinese community.
The two Chinese primary schools are SJKC Yoke Hwa in Pekan and SJKC Kee Wha in Nenasi.
The new signboard minus the Chinese wordings. (Source: Facebook)
They were notified by the District Education Office in early November this year that they would be replacing their school signboard with new ones.
The replacement shocked the school authorities when they realized that the new signboards did not have Chinese wordings, but only in Malay and Jawi.
According to Oriental Daily, five other Chinese primary schools in Kuantan were also informed that their new school signboards would be replaced on 27 November.
In an interview with Oriental Daily, Pahang Chinese School Committees Association Chairman Lim Chin Chee said he was grateful to the Education Department for placing the new school signboard.
However, they never agreed and could not accept that the new signboards are without  Chinese wordings.
These are Chinese primary schools and it is incorrect and unjustifiable that the school signboard does not have Chinese words; and the fact that only the national and Jawi languages are there will make people mistook it for a national primary school.Pahang Chinese School Committees Association chairman Lim Chin Chee
He stressed that they did not object to the inclusion of the Jawi language in the school’s signboard, but as a Chinese primary school, how could it not have a Chinese name?
The report also pointed out that there are 51 fully-aided SJKC primary schools in Pahang that have been notified of the change of school signboards.
In response, Lim said that they will continue to oppose the change, as this is an unacceptable move that could spread to the entire state of Pahang and even the country.
Teachers at SJKC Yoke Hwa. (Source: Internet)
Response From Deputy Education Minister
In response to the issue, Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr. Mah Hang Soon said that after consulting with the State Education Department, they had agreed to let the contractor redesign the new school signboard.
He said that in addition to the Chinese name for Chinese primary schools, he also suggested that the State Education Department include the Tamil name in Tamil primary school signboards.
The State Education Department director agreed with this view and will let the contractor develop a new signboard to reflect our multi-cultural and multi-lingual character.Deputy Education Minister Datuk Dr. Mah Hang Soon
Unity Minister Washing Her Hands?
On the other hand, National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Sadique refused to comment on the matter.
 On the basis that this involves the Ministry of Education, I think that one should ask the Ministry of Education and to a lesser extent the (Pahang) state government.”National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Sadique
When she was asked whether the move to exclude Chinese from the signage was in line with “national unity”, she responded that Malay is the official language of the country.
National Unity Minister Datuk Halimah Sadique. (Credit: Malay Mail)
In any case, isn’t multiracialism and cultural diversity what makes Malaysia so attractive?
Let’s hope that this multiculturalism will bring us more good influence rather than bad blood.
After all, every culture deserves our respect!

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Viral Datuk Caught Slapping People At PJ Hotpot Restaurant Says Sorry

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The Datuk who went viral recently and was arrested by police for allegedly assaulting a man and a woman at a restaurant in Tropicana last week, has apologised for his rowdy behaviour.

In a video shared on social media yesterday, Datuk Tan Wai Khan also apologised on behalf of his friend whom he referred to as “Ang Lee”, who was also involved in the attack.
The incident happened in TST Hotspot restaurant on Jan 12, in Tropicana Avenue hours before the Movement Control was in effect.
Besides admitting fault, he also hoped in the over 2 minute video that the public would not involve his family and friends into the issue as Tan said he was the one responsible for the incident.
He also wished that the matter would no longer be prolonged as he and his friend had surrendered to police and were prepared to face the consequences.
My friend and I were irrational and angry at the time as we felt slighted being chided by a younger person. The situation was further aggravated when my friend thought I had been assaulted by the young man and reacted by slapping the victim. The situation escalated, became worse and I lost control before I slapped a young woman. I regret my actions. My friend and I were drunk at the time. Datuk Tan Wai Khan via The Sun
Both were freed on bail after the incident, days after they were arrested.
Tan caught the attention of netizens when he went on a slapping spree in the eatery, hitting the son of Datuk Kwan Foh Kwai, the Perak Chinese Assembly Hall Deputy President and a waitress.
It’s reported that Tan already has criminal records prior to this arrest for criminal intimidation.
READ MORE: Viral Datuk Who Went On Slapping Spree In Tropicana Now Out On Bail

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Malaysians impressed by twist in Thai PSA advert

Being part of Asean, we are all well aware of the ability thatThai advertisements have to make us LOL or tug at at our heartstrings.

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Sermsin, is a shortfilm maker from Thailand who tries to raise awareness on community issues like cleanliness and caring for the less fortunate through videos.
He is so well known that he has over 356,000 subscribers on YouTube.
However, you should watch his 3 minute 27 second video about a man and his best friend. In this video, you can see how emotionally and physically dependent a man can be on his best friend.
Who is this best friend? Watch the video till the end to find out.

Malaysians have also caught this video on Twitterjaya, courtesy of @Ad212ulL who shared it on his timeline.
Twitterjaya has of course retweeted this video over 30,000 times and it has been liked 17,457 times.
The initial reaction to this video were applauds.

deep sial 😂😂😂 plot twist diaaa pehhhh
â€” NAI9 (@nairxzrs_) June 22, 2019

Its so deep 😂😂😂 the plot twist pehhhh

lebih daripada apa yg aku jangka .
â€” BOYFRIEND (@duckindonutt) June 23, 2019

It’s more than I expected

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Whilst some who just love to speculate things, started…well speculating.

Mati2 aq ingatkn iklan gay😂 btw good effort guys
â€” Prince N (@princeAceN) June 23, 2019

I really thought it was a gay video 😂

But most important of all, some have decided to answer to the ad’s call to quit smoking.

Esok aku berhenti hisap rokok.
â€” ZolazraiZolkapli. (@Zolazrai) June 23, 2019

Tomorrow I’ll quit smoking.

Many wanted the full video because it had been split in half on Twitter.

hi can u send me this video or give the link
â€” Gie (@Gie8299) June 23, 2019

That’s why we shared it from the original source on Youtube, btw.
Another example of a heartwarming video he made awhile back integrated the importance of children in community activities.

We hope this video moved you, too. Sometimes it just takes one advertisement to make all the difference.


Siti Nurhaliza Praised For Tamil Song Performance With AR Rahman On Stage

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Datuk Seri Siti Nurhaliza wowed the audience when she belted the Tamil song titled Munbe Vaa at AR Rahman’s Secret of Success Live In Malaysia 2023 in the Bukit Jalil National Stadium last night (28 January).

Siti Nurhaliza sang the song that Indian singer Shreya Ghoshal popularised with Indian vocalist Harichandran Seshadri, Utusan reported.
While on stage, Siti said she was touched to be given the opportunity to share the stage with renowned music composer and singer-songwriter AR Rahman.
Before belting out the song, she promised the audience that she would try her best to perform the song.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin (@ctdk)
Concertgoers praised Siti’s mastery and her pronunciation of the Tamil song lyrics. Some described the experience as magical and felt goosebumps all over their body while watching the performance.
Many singers such as Taylor Swift, Selena Gomez, and Justin Bieber have voiced their admiration for AR Rahman and their dream of collaborating with him, but none have yet.
Thus, having Malaysian songstress Siti Nurhaliza perform with AR Rahman live on stage was a proud achievement indeed.
Malaysian songstress Siti Nurhaliza took on Munbe Vaa. I was so nervous for her but she blew everyone away. Received a standing ovation. She doesn’t speak Tamil btw. She’s Malay. That’s what made it extra special. pic.twitter.com/V3vh3dyDbV— cosmic cookiee (@cookieecosmic) January 28, 2023
Seriously a difficult song, gotta to be precise with the words but Dato CT nailed it. Just hear the response she gets and standing oviation in the end was goosebumps 🥰🥰— أرني نقود النفط حبيبي (@Tvya_97) January 28, 2023
pronouncation dia on point weh, sumpah tak sangka Dato Siti bawak lagu ni, bukan senang weh, artist asal dia suara merdu but key tinggi, sepanjang lagu tu kene tarik je, terbaik !!!— Itsruckus_ (@ruckusniemamak) January 28, 2023
Siti Nurhaliza performing with A.R Rahman is actually a huge thing.Taylor Swift calls Rahman her ‘favorite musician’. Both Madonna + Selena Gomez have expressed their interests to collaborate with him. But none has materialized so far.Then Siti simply came along + did it pic.twitter.com/76ueBLfI1q— Asrul Muzaffar🇲🇾 (@asrulmm) January 28, 2023

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It’s About Time: More Leading Brands Are Now On E-Commerce Sites Like LazMall

The first phase of the Movement Control Order (MCO) was the worst for me, a skincare addict who prefers to buy her serum, masks, and ampoules from brick-and-mortar stores.
While it’s true that many of the skincare products I use can be found on e-commerce sites like Lazada, my issue has always been that some of the products are not sold by the brand itself or by known multi-brand vendors like Sephora.

That’s right – I’m the type of shopper who would pay more just to make sure that the product she bought is genuine. It doesn’t matter whether it’s RM5 more, or 50% more expensive than the cheapest item on the list – I’d gladly pay more just for peace of mind.

Some people prefer to shop from official online vendors, either the brand owners or their official retailers

(Credit: Christin Hume/Unsplash)

Personally, this is due to the type of products I’m purchasing, which are mainly exfoliators with direct acids, as well as serums and essence with high concentration of active ingredients. Things could go really, really wrong if someone unknowingly uses a fake product – nevermind it being ineffective, we’re talking about worst case scenarios of chemical burns and scarring.
But skincare aside, what about pricer items like gadgets and electronics? If you’re going to spend hundreds or thousands of ringgit online for a new phone or a vacuum cleaner, you would definitely want to be 100% sure that the item you’re receiving is genuine.
This applies to childcare products too, especially ones that concern infants and toddlers. I’m sure many parents out there would feel more at ease purchasing diapers, toiletries, and milk formulas from brand owners and official retailers, even if it means forking out more money.
Also, let’s not forget that there are scammers who pose as online vendors. You want to be sure that you’re getting what you paid for, not an empty box full of paper.

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Why it’s a big deal that leading local and international brands are now on Lazada

This is why I was pleasantly surprised to discover the official stores of The Ordinary, Coach, and Xiaomi during the MCO period. These are some of the new additions in Lazada’s LazMall – where they house all their branded vendors and official retailers of international brands.
You can learn more about LazMall in our TLDR video:

It’s also great to see luxury brands like Furla and Sisley Paris on the platform. Luxury brands are known for being reluctant to be listed on e-commerce platforms because they want to maintain a sense of exclusivity. Being online is the exact opposite, as it makes it much easier for people to find and purchase them.
However, as people start thinking twice about venturing out of their homes, they begin to rely more on e-commerce. Sites like Lazada have also stepped up their game during the MCO period to ensure smooth and contactless delivery, making sure that Malaysians can enjoy a seamless and safe shopping experience.
Hence it’s really encouraging to see leading brands embracing the digital ‘new normal’, and taking steps to make their products easily accessible to all.

Not just about making goods accessible logistically, but price-wise as well

And of course, this means that consumers like me get to take advantage of all the promos and discounts that Lazada is known for giving – such as the upcoming 9.9 Shopping Festival. Lazada recently shared that they’ve just ‘hired’ a Chief Discount Officer to help shoppers find the best deals, and even ‘slash’ prices to bring them lower on livestream.

LazMall guarantees that all products sold are 100% genuine. In the event that you receive one that is non-authentic, you can ask for a refund and get 5x the amount you paid back. There is also a 15-day window for you to return and file for refunds.
Should you be interested to start hunting for some 9.9 deals, here are some of the top Mesti Beli and BE MINE deals from LazMall sellers:
Huawei Matebook D15 – RM2,287
Apple iPhone 11 Pro (512GB) – RM5,699
MamyPoko Air Fit Tape (4 packs) – RM209
Friso Gold Step 3 (triple pack) – RM212.31
Estee Lauder Night Repair set – RM220 (just chup-ed by yours truly, for real)
Laneige Water Sleeping Mask set – RM300
Tealive My Bubble Tea kit (Nishio Matcha and Cocoa flavours) – RM150
MAGGI Hot Mealz (Kari Laksa Ayam flavour, 12 bowls) – RM43.20
Nespresso coffee machine (Inissia model) with Aerocina milk frother – RM899
LG UN73 series smart UHD TV (55″) – RM2,749
Furla Metropolis shoulder bag – RM2,100
Thule Outset backpack – RM239

This article was brought to you by Lazada. Check out all the good deals from their 9.9 Shopping Festival here, and their Mesti Beli deals here.

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This M’sian Bartender Mixed Her Way To International Recognition And Mentorship

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Although Raz started her bartending journey just 2 years ago in 2019, she has already grown quickly in her skills, as proven by her recent win placing in the Top 10 locally and Top 25 internationally in the #HennessyMyWay 30-Seconds Challenge.

Her unique cocktail, called Thyme Waits For No Pear, infuses sweet notes of pear and thyme into a Hennesy spirit base.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by ЯΛZ ラズ (@razxberry)
Her first foray into professional bartending at the age of 23 was with Arsenio ‘Ash’ Mariano Jr, an icon in the bartending industry. She worked under him as his protégé at Sakura Den in Kuala Lumpur for 6 months, studying the ingredients and drinks that go into a delicious cocktail.
Later on, she was taken under the wing of another mentor, Japanese master bartender Osamu ‘Sam’ Kinugawa. He has a different bartending style, focusing on the details of each individual drink and guest in classic Japanese fashion.
Experience Trumps All
However, if you’re looking to go professional, bartending is all about experience and practical creation of drinks, says Raz. It may not have many academic requirements, but the job requires creativity, quick thinking, and passion.
For a glass of cocktail, you need the right components with well-balanced content and skillful techniques to make one great drink. The same philosophy can be applied to life. Raz Ng to TRP
She originally had doubts about her own lack of paper qualifications, but then quickly learned that nothing can replace actual exprience and passion for bartending.
When you make a great beverage, it can make someone’s day greater. The reason being is that you don’t just serve people drinks but you give them a story to remember through the drinks that you create.Raz Ng to TRP
The presentation of the drink is part of the cocktail culture as well.(Credit: Hennessy)
Hennessy aims to further encourage such drive for bartending with the HennessyMyWay global initiative, which serves to give back to the bartending community especially for the many affected by the pandemic.
Raz Ng was one of the Top 10 Malaysian bartenders in the #HennessyMyWay 30-Second-Challenge, and then judged as being among the Top 25 global bartenders against contenders from Australia, Canada, France, UK, and others.
Her creative cocktail landed her a 500 Euro cash prize and an exclusive chance to further her bartending skills at the Hennessy Cocktails and Mixology Masterclass with Hennessy’s Global Ambassador, Jordan Buschell.
Pre-pear Your Own Cocktail At Home
While Raz paired her drink with pear and thyme flavours, she notes that the possibilities are endless. Since Hennessy is a versatile base spirit, you can add almost anything to it for a wonderful drink. Those keen to try their hand at mixing their own drinks can actually start experimenting with relatively easy drinks such as the Cognac Julep.
Refreshingly minty, perfect for Malaysia’s weather.(Credit: Envato)
The Cognac Julep does not require other liquers or bitters, and the minty drink will be a refreshing one that elevates the oaky rancio notes of the cognac.
Another easy drink is the Cognac Sour, which can be easily mixed in a protein shaker if you do not have a cocktail shaker.
Regardless if you want to try classic drinks or add special twists of your own, Raz notes that Hennessy cognacs make a great base due to the well-rounded and versatile taste profile.
Young And Flirty- With Your Drinks
Raz has also observed that younger Malaysians are often more keen to try trendy new drinks and are developing a more matured palate for cocktails. Some regular customers take particular interest in the bartending process, and will bring special and unique ingredients for bartenders to create a special cocktail.
The Jungle Bird evokes a fruity tropical vibe with its use of lime and pineapple juices.(Credit: Envato)
For newbies or those new to the cocktail scene, Raz introduces the Jungle Bird, likening it as the national cocktail- kind of like a ‘Nasi Lemak’ of the Malaysian cocktail scene. The fruity sweet drink is definitely a pleaser that would open the doors for Malaysians to try other drinks.

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