Here Is A List Of All Places In Malaysia With Confirmed COVID-19 Cases

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While local health authorities work hard to contain and prevent the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), several locations across the country have shut their doors, disinfected their premises and urged their staff to work from home.
At the moment, the Klang Valley has the highest numbers of locations with confirmed cases.
Considering the fact that there is a tonne of dodgy WhatsApp messages going around claiming that this place and the other have all been exposed to the coronavirus. we thought weâ€™d make a fact-checked list for you to refer to before you leave your house.
Weâ€™ll continuously keep this list updated as well.
Kuala Lumpur
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Pantai Medical Centre [27 February]
A Japanese woman who tested positive (case 24) sought treatment here before she was diagnosed on 27 February. Her hospital roommate and a nurse in contact with her became infected.
All affected areas of the hospital were sanitised before being reopened.
Menara UEM, KL Sentral [2 March]
A senior Khazanah personnel (case 26) tested positive on 1 March. Since the Khazanah’s offices is located in Menara UEM, the management decided to vacate the office to allow cleaning activities to take place on 1 and 2 March.
All staff were informed to work from home for the day and the office was reopened on 3 March.
Wisma Felcra [3 March]
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A board member tested positive on 4 March. The patient was last seen at Wisma Felcra on 25 February.  The building was subsequently closed for cleaning between 4 and 6 March.
All staff who had been in close contact with the board member were sent for medical screening and self-quarantined while they awaited test results.
The patient had reportedly been in close contact with the senior Khazanah personnel (case 26).
Ancasa Hotel, Jalan Sultan [4 March]
The senior Khazanah personnel (case 26) is also a UDA Holdings board member. Before testing positive, the patient had also attended an event at the UDA-owned hotel.
The hotel was sanitised on 3 March and the hotel management started conducting temperature screening at the lobby.
Pertama Complex [4 March]
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UDA Holdings HQ is located in Pertama Complex. In response to case 26, the UDA management decided to have the office sanitised as well.
Taman Desa Medical Centre [5 March]
A patient was tested positive at the hospital on 4 March. The patient was then transferred to Hospital Kuala Lumpur for further treatment.
All health care workers in contact with the patient have been identified for screening and the general ward was closed for sanitation works.
Bukit Gembira Condominium, Kuchai Lama [5 March]
The building’s management posted a notice that a resident of the condo was confirmed positive on 5 March.
The management had all door handles, lift car and buttons and other surfaces in common areas disinfected.
Wisma MCA, Jalan Ampang [6 March]
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An attendee of the Kuala Lumpur Bar AGM held there on 27 February tested positive on 7 March.
The building’s management disinfected the auditorium, elevators and offices in the building. They also started temperature screening all visitors
Menara Maybank, Jalan Tun Perak [8 March]
An employee tested positive on 8 March. The patient had been on quarantine since 1 March.
All affected areas of the building were sanitised and then operations continued as per normal.
A-Saloon+, Melawati Mall [10 March]
The saloon announced on 10 March that one of their customers had tested positive. The customer had visited the saloon on 2 March.
The saloon operations have been suspended temporarily and the premises and equipment have been disinfected while all their staff have been sent for health screening.
EPF outlet, Jalan Raja Laut [10 March]
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An EPF member who visited the outlet on 27 February tested positive on 3 March. All staff in close contact with the patient has been tested while others have been quarantined.
The branch was closed until 13 March for disinfection and is to be reopened on  16 March.
SJK (C) Kuen Cheng [10 March]
The school informed parents in a letter on 10 March that one of the other parents had tested positive. The infected parent had been on self-quarantine since 4 March.
The school had the premise sanitised on the same day and started temperature screening all those entering the school. All school gatherings up until 5 April have also been cancelled.
Sunway Putra Mall [11 March]
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The mall management announced that one of their employees tested positive on 11 March.
They have disinfected their premises and increased frequency of such processes on a daily basis. Staff who had close contact with the patient have been asked to observe a self-quarantine.
Menara TH Perdana [11 March]
A Suhakam commissioner tested positive and the Suhakam office was closed for cleaning from 11 March to 13 March.
All staff were told to work from home while anyone who had contact with Suhakam between 2 March and 11 March have been advised to contact MOH for screening.
Public Works Department office (JKR) [11 March]

The department released a statement confirming that one of their employees had tested positive on 8 March. The patient has been isolated and is now receiving treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
All other employees who had close contact with the patient have been screened on 11 March and told to work from home while they await the results.
The department has since disinfected the premises.
SMK Bandar Tun Hussein Onn 2 [11 March]

A student tested positive on 11 March. The school has tested all the student’s classmates and teachers on 12 and 13 March and both groups have been told to self-quarantine for 14 days. Examinations for the student’s year have also been postponed to 23 March after the end of the school holidays.
Securities Commission HQ [12 March]

The Securities Commission Malaysia has confirmed that an independent board member tested positive. The patient is currently being treated at the Sungai Buloh hospital.
The company has ruled that all employees would work from home from 13 March to 16 March whole the office is closed for deep cleaning.
Menara SSM [13 March]

A member of the Malaysia Competition Commission (MyCC) tested positive and is currently receiving treatment at Sungai Buloh Hospital. MyCC could not confirm if the infection occurred as early as 29 February, but stated that the patient has not visited MyCC since that date.
MyCC is working on identifying employees who had been in close contact with the patient for screening. They also urged participants of the Workshop on Recent Competition Issues held at Corus Hotel on 4 March to seek treatment if they develop symptoms.
La Grande Kiara, Mont Kiara [13 March]

The building’s management announced in a circular that one of their residents had tested positive on 13 March.
They have since disinfected all lifts and common areas of the building.
Universiti Malaya [15 March]

The university confirmed that a guest speaker who gave a talk on 28 February tested positive on 6 March. The speaker had presented at the Tun Suffian Auditorium at the university’s Law Faculty.
The university has since closed the venue for disinfection.
Babel Gym, Menara Ken, TTDI [16 March]

The gym management announced that one of their members has tested positive. The member last visited the gym on 4 March.
The gym has conducted club-wide disinfection on 13 March, while the building management has done the same in all common areas. They have also started temperature screening all visitors.
Velesto Energy Berhad, KL Sentral [18 March]

A chairman of the company has tested positive.
Although the patient has not visited their offices or met any employees since 26 February, the company has undertaken the necessary precautionary and hygiene measures at its Kuala Lumpur office as well as initiated a work-from-home programme for their staff.
Wisma Bernama [17 March]

An employee working at level 15 of the building tested positive. The building management closed the entire 15th floor for disinfection works.
Seri Maya Condominium [18 March]

The building management posted a notice stating that a resident in Block D tested positive. Sanitisation of the building was then conducted by the Ministry of Health.
Institut Sukan Negara and Majlis Sukan Negara [17 March]

Director-General of the National Sports Council decided to quarantine 37 athletes, 10 sports officials and close the institute after national athlete Jackie Wong tested positive.
These athletes and officials will be tested for the virus. Meanwhile, all facilities used Jackie have been disinfected, while all athletes and coaches that did not have close contact with Jackie have been sent home.
Menara TM One [20 March]

TM announced that one of its employees based at Menara TM One is now being tested for COVID-19. The employee has been on leave since 11 March and is currently receiving medical care at an unnamed government hospital.
The building has been put into lockdown for disinfection work. Contract tracing has also been performed by MOH and TMâ€™s internal COVID-19 Response Team for further actions.
MIMOS Berhad [19 March]

The company confirmed that an employee based at its office in Technology Park Malaysia, Bukit Jalil has tested positive on 18 March. The 28-year old patient sought treatment after developing symptoms and is currently admitted at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
All employees who had contact with the patient have been told to get screened and self-quarantine. As a precautionary measure, the company has temporarily closed their KL office and the one in Kulim Hi-Tech Park, Kedah. All entry to MIMOS until 31 March.
MIMOS Berhad also advises anyone who visited their office between 2 and 12 March to seek medical care if they develop symptoms.
Menara Bank Islam [22 March]

The bank in a statement confirmed that an employee based at Menara Bank Islam has tested positive. The patient and his immediate family have been under home quarantine since March 19 and now the patient is undergoing treatment at a government hospital.
The bank has identified individuals who had direct contact with the patient and advised them to undergo medical screening and home quarantine. The bank has also conducted thorough sterilisation and disinfection of Menara Bank Islam, including its common facilities. There will be no disruption of service at Menara Bank Islam.
Mesra Terrace [19 March]

A resident tested positive on 9 March and is being treated at Hospital Sungai Buloh.
Some facilities of the building have been suspended for sanitation work.
Leafz Condominium [21 March]

A resident on level 27 of Block A had tested positive after travelling abroad and attending a gathering. The patient was picked up by MOH.
The management shut off the lift used by the tenant and disinfected the whole block and affected levels.
Dataran Maybank, Bangsar [22 March]

The bank confirmed that an employee tested positive and is currently receiving treatment at a government hospital. The employee was unwell on 18 March after being exposed to an infected family member on the same day and immediately self quarantined.
All employees who had close contact with the patient is being screened and quarantined. Meanwhile, the bank has been practising routine sanitising of its offices since the outbreak.
MH Platinum Residence [22 March]

The management announced that a resident who lives on Level 10 of the building tested positive and was sent to Hospital Kuala Lumpur for treatment.
All lifts, lobbies, lift buttons, door handles and other common areas have since been disinfected.
EXSIM Petalz Residence [22 March]

A resident on level 30 who had just returned from a trip to the UK tested positive. The patient was picked up by MOH on 21 March.
The entire premises was sanitised while the lift used by the patient was shut down.
KL Sentral [24 March]

A passenger of the electric train service (ETS) reportedly passed away on 23 March due to COVID-19. The passenger took train No. 9173 from the Butterworth Station to the Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station on 7 March.
KTM had immediately stopped the rail service and complete disinfection had been undertaken on the train and further done to all ETS trains as a precautionary measure.
All company employees who were on the train and the stations involved had also been instructed to undergo health screening tests.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has called upon all passengers on board the train No. 9173 to undergo immediate health screening at the nearest hospital for possible Covid-19 infection.
Bukit Damansara [25 March]

Three families living in the area tested positive after returning from holiday on 11 March. The three families include a retired major and his wife, a doctor and another couple.
The local mosque urged members of their congregation to quarantine and get screened if they had close contact with the families and started showing symptoms.
Istana Negara [24 March]

Seven Istana Negara staff tested positive and are now receiving treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. The King and Queen have since been screened and tested negative. They are now being self-quarantining for 14 days.
Ben’s Independent Grocer, Plaza Batai [25 March]

A customer who had visited the store at 10am on 23 March had tested positive. The company has started taking daily temperature checks on customers and employees, daily sanitisation and disinfection of store surfaces, social distancing and having all customer-facing staff wear face masks and gloves.
The company also closed the affected branch for one day to conduct deep cleaning and disinfection.
Masjid As-Sobirin, Lembah Keramat [25 March]

Lieutenant Colonel Rahmad Said (R) who died of Covid-19 on 24 March was a congregational member of this mosque and visited the mosque frequently.
7-Eleven, Jalan Bunus [29 March]

A staff member of the outlet tested positive and is currently receiving treatment at an undisclosed hospital. All those in direct contact with the affected staff member have been placed under home quarantine and screened.
The health ministry and the company are also working on identifying from where the staff member contracted the virus. The company has been regularly sanitising their stores, enforcing personal hygiene protocols for staff members and implementing social distancing measures in-store for customers.
Alliance Bank, TTDI [30 March]

An employee at its Damansara Uptown branch has tested positive and is currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital. The staff member had also serviced the Taman Tun Dr Ismail and Kota Damansara branches.
They have initiated a contact tracing exercise and notified all other employees and customers who may have had close contact with the affected employee. These employees underwent testing for Covid-19 and were put on quarantine.
All three branches were closed for a thorough sanitisation.
Menara City One [30 March]

17 Covid-19 cases were traced to the condominium. Authorities have since ordered an enhanced MCO (EMCO) on the building. The EMCO will last until 13 April and affect 3,200 residents in 502 condominium units as well as business premises located in the building.
Foodpanda Corporate Office, The Vertical Corporate Towers [31 March]

The company confirmed that two of its employees at their corporate office tested positive and currently receiving treatment at Hospital Sungai Buloh.
Since then, all Foodpanda employees have been put under quarantine and screened. Their corporate office has also been closed in line with the MCO and deep cleaning of the office has been done.
Within the rider team, there have been no suspected or confirmed cases.
CIMB, Menara UAB [31 March]

An employee of the Menara UAB branch tested positive and is currently being treated at a government hospital.
Contact tracing is being conducted and all those in direct contact with the affected employee will be placed under home quarantine until given the appropriate medical clearance. The branch has been closed to undergo a thorough sanitisation and deep cleaning.
Verve Suites, Mont Kiara [1 April]

The management posted a notice saying that a resident in Block B tested positive. All commonly touched surfaces have been sanitised.
Madrasatul Islamiah, Cheras [1 April]

The mosque committee sent a message to the congregation informing of a person who had prayed at the mosque has tested positive.
Those who joined congregational prayer on Mar 10-18 were advised to contact the mosque committee.
Villa Wangsamas [16 March]

A resident at Block E tested positive on 16 March and is currently receiving treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur.
All lift doors and buttons, door handles and common areas have been sanitised.
Residensi Vogue 1, KL Eco City [24 March]

A resident of block A level 10 tested positive, the management office said. All common areas are sanitised and the lift used by the patient was shut down.
Wisma Bumi Raya [25 March]

The building management notice confirmed a positive case on Level 19. Sanitation was done for the specific office and common areas of the lifts, lobby and restrooms.
Pasar Borong Kuala Lumpur [2 April]

Two vegetable traders tested positive but the source of the infection is unclear. Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has decided to close the market on 3 April to carry out sanitisation work.
Selangor
Subang Jaya Medical Centre [3 March]

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The hospital has had three confirmed cases. The first two cases were treated at the ER Department while the third case was a staff member who came into contact with the second patient in the ER.
The ER was temporarily closed for disinfection and reopened on the same day. Screening stations were set up at all entry points of the hospital and triage areas were placed outside the ER to manage suspected cases.
Church of Our Lady of Guadalupe [6 March]
Three church members have tested positive. The first patient tested positive on March 5. The other two church members that tested positive had sat next to the first patient or traveled in the same car with them between February 29 and 1 March.
The church was sanitised before reopening.
Brainy Bunch, Bukit Kinrara [6 March]
One of their studentâ€™s parent tested positive on 6 March. The parent is reportedly an employee at the Ministry of Finance.
The school immediately called parents to pick up their kids and the school was shut temporarily.
Koi Kinrara Suites, Puchong [9 March]
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The building management announced on 9 March that a resident tested positive.
All door handles, lift buttons and affected common areas have been disinfected.
Fitness First, IOI Mall Puchong [9 March]
The gym management sent an email to all its members saying that the outlet would be closed on 8 and 9 March for disinfection activities.
This was in response to the fact that one of their gym members had tested positive and visited the gym within the previous fortnight.
KDU Glenmarie Campus [9 March]
An off-campus student tested positive on 9 March. The student had been quarantined since 1 March.
As a precautionary measure, all affected areas of campus were been sanitised.
Hong Leong Assurance HQ, Section 51a, PJ [9 March]
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An employee of Hong Leong MSIG Takaful Bhd self-quarantined on 2 March after showing symptoms and was confirmed positive on 6 March.
All staff in direct contact with the employee have been self-quarantined while the building management disinfected all affected areas such as the prayer room, restroom, and cafeteria on 7 and 8 March.
Everyone entering the building is now being temperature screened.
Masjid Sri Petaling [10 March]
Two attendees of a religious event (ijtimak tabligh) held at the mosque from 28 February to 1 March tested positive. One patient was from Brunei, and the other from Pahang. Both became the first case in their respective hometowns.
More than 10,000 people attended this event and health authorities are trying to track the attendees down to be tested.
Plaza 33 [10 March]
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An insurance agent who attended a training session at the AIA office in Plaza 33 on 4 March tested positive.
All door handles, lift buttons and affected areas in the building have been sanitised.
SJK (C) Batu 11 Cheras [10 March]
A student tested positive on 10 March. The student had been absent from school since 4 March.
Classmates and teachers have been tested and are awaiting results. The school was disinfected on 10 March and the premises has been regularly disinfected since the beginning of March.
The school was open between 10 March to 14 March and then closed when school holidays started.
Sirim HQ, Section 2, Shah Alam [11 March]

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The agency announced on 11 March that an employee tested positive.
All staff in contact with the employee was placed under self-quarantine and all affected areas of the building and compound have been sanitised.
All visitors are also temperature screened at the entrance.
REAL Kids, Evolve Concept Mall Ara Damansara [11 March]

A teacher tested positive on 10 March. The teacher had been warded since 7 March. Family members of the teacher had reportedly been in close contact with another COVID-19 patient.
The school branch was closed from 11 to 13 March and continued to be closed throughout the school holidays.
Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) HQ [11 March]

An employee tested positive on 11 March. The patient is currently receiving medical treatment at Hospital Sungai Buloh. She had been under a home-quarantine for 14 days since 4 March after her husband had been in contact with another confirmed case.
Those identified to have been in direct contact with her have been put on home quarantine and undergone medical screening on 11 March.
To secure its premises, MCMC started temperature screening at the main entrance and conducted sanitisation and cleaning work of the building on 5 and 6 March.
Sinar Harian Office [12 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii tested positive on 17 March. On 12 March, he gave a talk at Sinar Harian offices after having contact with Sarikei MP Wong Ling on 2 March.
Surau Khalid al-Walid, IPK Selangor [17 March]

Three senior police officers have been put under quarantine and sent for screening after having close contact at a mosque with someone who subsequently tested positive.
Standard Chartered Petaling Jaya [18 March]

The bank released a statement saying that an employee of the branch tested positive. The employee had not visited any of the bank’s branches since 28 February when they went on leave.
The patient had travelled abroad and self-quarantined upon returning to the country on 13 March and was tested after developing symptoms.
All the bank’s branches and office premises have and will continue to be regularly disinfected as the business continues as normal.
Damansara Utama Methodist Church (DUMC) [21 March]

Three members of the church, including Pastor Datuk Daniel Hoâ€™s wife, have been tested positive. The church is now working together with MOH to trace those who might’ve been in contact with the trio recently.
In a statement, the Pastor explained that he too has been screened and fortunately tested negative.
Rose Vista Condominium [18 March]

The building’s management office confirmed in a notice that a resident of the condominium has tested positive and was sent for treatment at Hospital Sungai Buloh.
The management has since cleaned all common areas with bleach and will control the entry of non-residents into the premises.
Klinik Siti Taman Perwira, Sijangkang [18 March]

A patient who sought treatment at the clinic tested positive. The patient had visited the clinic between 8.25pm and 9.15pm on 16 March.
The clinic urges everyone who may have been at the clinic during that time to self-quarantine and contact health officials or visit the nearest health clinic if you develop symptoms.
The clinic has been disinfected and staff members are being screened.
Poliklinik Sijangkang [18 March]

A patient who sought treatment at this clinic has tested positive. The patient is being treated at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang.
The patient is also a committee member of a nearby mosque. The mosque committee has urged anyone who had contact with the committee member to self-quarantine and get screened if they develop symptoms.
Masjid Jamiatul Ehsan [18 March]

A committee member of the mosque has tested positive and is currently receiving treatment at Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang. He is the same patient who sought treatment at the Sijangkang polyclinic.
The mosque committee has advised anyone who had contact with the patient to self-quarantine and get screened if they develop any symptoms.
Ebor Toll Plaza (inbound) [18 March]

PLUS Malaysia Bhd has confirmed that a staff member working at the Ebor plaza toll has tested positive. The employee, a customer relations assistant, is currently being treated at a government hospital.
PLUS has ordered all staff members in contact with the patient to get screened and quarantined. Meanwhile, they have disinfected and cleaned the toll plaza.
The Ebor toll plaza entrance, heading towards the Elite highway was temporarily closed on 19 March for cleaning and sanitising.
Masjid Al Munawarah [15 March]

A congregation member has tested positive after returning from a holiday in Vietnam.
The mosque will still recite the azan, congregational prayers at the mosque are discouraged for the time being and the mosque will be closed to the public.
The mosque has since been sanitised.
Sime Darby HQ [19 March]

The company chairman and group chief executive officer (CEO) have tested positive. The CEO is currently being treated under quarantine and has not visited any of the group’s premises in the past 16 days.
Employees known to have been in contact with the CEO have been placed on self-quarantine and screened. All premises have been closed since the MCO has been in effect.
Shell, Sungai Ramal [21 March]

A retailer tested positive on 21 March and is currently receiving medical attention.
The site was closed and the station was thoroughly disinfected. All personnel on-site who had contact with the patient have been tested.
Pediatric ward, Selayang Hospital [21 March]

Two personnel of the pediatric ward have tested positive. The hospital has closed the wards of the pediatric department and will not be taking new patients in that ward.
Mutiara Damansara PJU 7, Phase 10 [22 March]

A resident, along with his wife and child tested positive. The resident reportedly attended an Annual General Meeting of the residence on 15 March.
The management urges anyone who was exposed to the patient to self-quarantine and get screened if they develop symptoms.
Ritze Perdana 2 [21 March]

A resident who had recently returned from Germany tested positive on 19 March. The patient was sent to Hospital Sungai Buloh for treatment.
The management had the affected areas, including the floor where the resident’s unit is located, disinfected and arranged for all common facilities to be cleaned on a daily basis.
UiTM Shah Alam [22 March]

A student has tested positive and is currently receiving treatment at Hospital Kuala Lumpur. The student reportedly was infected by his father who also tested positive.
The father was infected after being exposed to his relative who was an attendee of the religious event at Masjid Sri Petaling.
The student last attended class on 15 March. Those identified to have been in close contact with the patient has been screened and quarantined. Meanwhile, all affected areas and classrooms have been disinfected.
Kolej Canselor, Universiti Putra Malaysia [21 March]

A staff of Kolej Canselor has tested positive on 21 March.
The university has closed the Kolej Canselor bilik gerakan to be disinfected. Everyone who visited the room is urged to quarantine and get screened.
Masjid Al-Umm, Bangi [23 March]

A couple who had their marriage solemnized at the mosque on 6 March tested positive on 18 March. Later, a guest at their wedding also tested positive.
The Ustaz who officiated the marriage, as well as the mosque committee members and staff, have all been screened and quarantined and tested negative.
As a precaution, the mosque has been disinfected.
Fakulti Kejuruteraan, Universiti Putra Malaysia [25 March]

A student of the faculty tested positive. The student was a guest at a wedding ceremony on 6 March where the bride and groom also tested positive (on 18 March).
After the wedding, the student had attended a lecture in the faculty with 23 other students. All students and staff who believe they may have had contact with the student are advised to contact MOH.
Serdang Villa Apartment [24 March]

A resident of Block A, Level 6 tested positive and is currently receiving treatment at Hospital Sungai Buloh.
All non-essential common facilities have been closed and the common areas were disinfected on 27 March.
Aragreens Residences [27 March]

A resident of Tower B tested positive and was taken by ambulance on 26 March for treatment. Prior to that, the resident had been on self-quarantine.
All common facilities had been sanitised while the affected residential unit was “discreetly sealed”.
Kuala Lumpur International Airport [28 March]

A Malaysian student tested positive after returning from London. He reportedly exhibited symptoms prior to boarding flight QR 008 Qatar Airways from London to Doha on 20 March and flight QR 848 from Doha to Kuala Lumpur on 21 March.
Maahad Tahfiz AnNabawiyyah, Batu 23 Sungai Lui [29 March]

There were 71 positive Covid-19 cases from amongst the 274 residents of the school. Following this, the government announced that an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) to the areas from Batu 21 to Batu 24 in Sungai Lui, Hulu Langat.
Armanee Condominium [30 March]

According to the building management, a resident in Block A tested positive.
Alliance Bank, Damansara Uptown [30 March]

An employee at its Damansara Uptown branch has tested positive and is currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital. The staff member had also serviced the Taman Tun Dr Ismail and Kota Damansara branches.
They have initiated a contact tracing exercise and notified all other employees and customers who may have had close contact with the affected employee. These employees underwent testing for Covid-19 and were put on quarantine.
All three branches were closed for a thorough sanitisation.
Alliance Bank, Kota Damansara [30 March]

An employee at its Damansara Uptown branch has tested positive and is currently receiving medical attention at a local hospital. The staff member had also serviced the Taman Tun Dr Ismail and Kota Damansara branches.
They have initiated a contact tracing exercise and notified all other employees and customers who may have had close contact with the affected employee. These employees underwent testing for Covid-19 and were put on quarantine.
All three branches were closed for a thorough sanitisation.
Kampung Rantau Panjang, Klang [20 March]

Two residents tested positive for Covid-19, according to a report by China Press
Kampung Sementa, Klang [20 March]

A resident tested positive for Covid-19, according to a report by China Press
Casa Indah 1 [23 March]

A resident who recently returned from Manila has tested positive. All common areas and commonly-touched surfaces have been sanitised.
Mutiara Damansara Zone C [24 March]

The residents association confirmed a case at Zone C of the Mutiara Damansara area.
Riviera III Condominium [27 March]

According to a notice by management a resident tested positive for Covid-19. The lifts and entrances at the ground and lower ground floors have been sanitised.
Klinik HM [29 March]

A patient who sought treatment here tested positive. The clinic is closed for two weeks starting Mar 26 for disinfection.
Venice Hill Condominium [29 March]

A resident of Tower 3 has tested positive, the management said in a notice on Mar 29. All lifts and common areas have been sanitised. The management now bars all foreign visitors.
Putrajaya
Bangunan Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia [29 March]

An employee in the human resources department of the Health Ministry died of Covid-19 on 29 March. She tested positive after returning from a trip to Indonesia.
Kedah
Hospital Pantai Laguna Merbok [21 March]

A pregnant patient who had just given birth in the hospital tested positive after developing a fever.
She had been admitted as a normal pregnant patient after failing to disclose that she had been living with someone who had attended the religious event at Masjid Sri Petaling and tested positive.
The patient has been transferred to Hospital Sultanah Bahiyah while Pantai Laguna Merbok hospital has disinfected all areas visited by the patient. They also screened and quarantined all staff exposed to her and closed the hospital on 22 and 23 March for “full terminal disinfection and fumigation”.
Perlis
Hospital Tuanku Fauziah, Kangar [19 March]

A member of the hospital staff has tested positive. The patient had returned from a trip to Turkey on 8 March and warded on 16 March for pneumonia and dehydration.
The hospital has since identified the patient’s close contacts and is screening them and their families, at the same time ensuring their operations are not affected.
Perak
Hospital Teluk Intan [26 March]

After 37 medical staff tested positive, the emergency department and the observation ward was closed for cleaning and disinfection purposes.
The rest of the hospital is still operating as per normal.
Penang
Motorola Solutions Malaysia, Bayan Lepas [10 March]

An employee tested positive on 10 March. The employee had visited Kuala Lumpur over a week before and had close contact with a COVID-19 patient.
The office was shut down for disinfection and all staff were told to work from home for 2 weeks.
UOB Bank Lebuh Bishop [14 March]

An employee of the bank tested positive and was admitted to Penang Hospital for further treatment. The employee was a despatch clerk who had attended the religious event at Masjid Sri Petaling.
No customers had been in contact with the patient. Employees who did have close contact have been told to self-quarantine for two weeks.
The bank closed their branch on 16 March to conduct a deep-clean of the premises and will reopen on 17 March.
Stesen Keretapi Butterworth [24 March]

A passenger of the electric train service (ETS) reportedly passed away on 23 March due to COVID-19. The passenger took train No. 9173 from the Butterworth Station to the Kuala Lumpur Sentral Station on 7 March.
KTM had immediately stopped the rail service and complete disinfection had been undertaken on the train and further done to all ETS trains as a precautionary measure.
All company employees who were on the train and the stations involved had also been instructed to undergo health screening tests.
Keretapi Tanah Melayu Berhad (KTMB) has called upon all passengers on board the train No. 9173 to undergo immediate health screening at the nearest hospital for possible Covid-19 infection.
Island Hospital [24 March]

A 60-year-old Indonesian tested positive after presenting a cough and flu. She was transferred to Pulau Pinang General Hospital on the same day.
All staff who tended to her have tested negative and placed under quarantine as a precaution. All relevant areas have also been disinfected.
Mira Residence, Tanjung Bungah [28 March]

A resident tested positive. All relevant common areas have since been sanitised.
Kayangan Putri Mutiara/Pearlvue Height, Tanjung Bungah [27 March]

A resident tested positive. All relevant common areas have since been sanitised.
Maklom [23 March]

The first Penang resident to die of Covid-19 lived in Maklom, Butterworth.
Tropicana 218 Macalister [29 March]

A resident living in Tower B (Block T) tested positive on 29 March. MoH has arranged to clean and sanitise the resident’s unit and common areas of the building.
Pahang
Hospital Bentong [11 March]
(Credit: Hospital Bentong)
The patient (case 131) sought treatment at the hospital for respiratory problems on 8 March. The following day, the patient was transferred to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Afzan and tested positive on 10 March.
The patient was one of the attendees of the religious event at Masjid Sri Petaling from 28 February to 1 March
UOB Bank Lebuh Bishop [14 March]

An employee of the bank tested positive and was admitted to Penang Hospital for further treatment. The employee was a despatch clerk who had attended the religious event at Masjid Sri Petaling.
No customers had been in contact with the patient. Employees who did have close contact have been told to self-quarantine for two weeks.
The bank closed their branch on 16 March to conduct a deep-clean of the premises and will reopen on 17 March.
DRB-Hicom Auto Solutions Sdn Bhd (DHAS) [19 March]

An employee tested positive. The patient’s husband was in the contact circle of his boss who was an attendee of the religious event at Masjid Sri Petaling.
Health officials have begun contact tracing having people on the list undergo self-quarantine.
Terminal Sentral, Kuantan [19 March]

Kuantan Health Department confirmed that a passenger of Plusliner express bus has tested positive. The passenger reportedly had been screened prior to the bus ride and did not self-quarantine. He later received his positive results after arriving in Kuantan.
The bus (registration no. VDJ 2367) departed at 7.45pm on 16 March from Larkin Sentral, Johor Bahru to Terminal Sentral, Kuantan.
Kuantan District Health Office urges everyone who was on that bus to contact them for screening.
Kampung Padang Lalang [20 March]

A resident of the village tested positive and is now receiving treatment at Hospital Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah.
The village committee has started contact tracing to identify those who had close contact with the patient. According to the committee president, the patient was from the tabligh cluster of Covid-19 patients. The village surau has been sanitised and disinfected.
Negeri Sembilan
CIMB Jalan Dato Bandar Tunggal, Seremban [23 March]

Two employees of the branch tested positive. Both employees had recently returned from a personal trip to Indonesia and had been on self-quarantine since returning on 19 March.
The branch was temporarily closed for sanitisation as a precaution. All staff who had close contact with the patients have also been placed on self-quarantine.
Melaka
Oriental Melaka Straits Medical Center [22 March]

The patient was transferred to Melaka Hospital where he tested positive.
A patient who was admitted for pneumonia later admitted after treatment that he had been in contact with a colleague who had tested positive after attending the religious event at Masjid Sri Petaling.
All staff and patients who had contact with him have been sent for screening and are now under quarantine. Affected areas have been closed for sanitisation.
Clinical services at the hospital have not been affected.
Composites Technology City [24 March]

An employee at a DRB-HICOM Bhd subsidiary, Composites Technology Research Malaysia (CTRM) in Batu Berendam, Melaka has been tested positive. DRB-HICOM Bhd revealed that he contracted the virus after attending the wedding of his cousin in Putrajaya on Saturday, March 7, 2020.
The employee was informed that the bride and groom, and another cousin tested positive on 18 March so he too was screened at Hospital Melaka and tested positive on the second test.
He is now receiving treatment at a medical facility and contact tracking is underway, including his colleagues and family members. His workplace has been cordoned off and CTRM commenced disinfection procedures.
Johor
University Tun Hussein Onn, Pagoh [16 March]

A staff member of the university tested positive.
The university temporarily closed down the entire campus from 16 March until 19 March to conduct decontamination work.
Larkin Sentral [19 March]

Kuantan Health Department confirmed that a passenger of Plusliner express bus has tested positive. The passenger reportedly had been screened prior to the bus ride and did not self-quarantine. He later received his positive results after arriving in Kuantan.
The bus (registration no. VDJ 2367) departed at 7.45pm on 16 March from Larkin Sentral, Johor Bahru to Terminal Sentral, Kuantan.
Kuantan District Health Office urges everyone who was on that bus to contact them for screening.
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Skudai [19 March]

A staff member of the university has tested positive. The staff member was from the cluster of attendees of the tabligh event. He is currently being treated at Permai Hospital, Johor Bahru.
The university is being cleansed and disinfected while those who had close contact with the patient is being traced for screening and quarantine.
Pt Makuaseng, Benut [1 April]

According to the Pontian District Council, a resident of this area tested positive. Fortunately, the patient has already recovered.
(Credit: Majlis Daerah Pontian/Facebook)
Taman Saujana, Pontian [1 April]

According to the Pontian District Council, a resident of this area tested positive. Fortunately, the patient has already recovered.
Kg Masjid Lama, Pekan Nenas [1 April]

According to the Pontian District Council, a resident of this area tested positive. Fortunately, the patient has already recovered.
Kg Pasir Lama, Pekan Nenas [1 April]

According to the Pontian District Council, a resident of this area tested positive. Fortunately, the patient has already recovered.
Kg Sri Gambut, Melayu Raya [1 April]

According to the Pontian District Council, two residents of this area tested positive.
Kg Pt Maklumi, Ayer Baloi [1 April]

According to the Pontian District Council, a resident of this area tested positive.
Taman Anggerik, Pontian [1 April]

According to the Pontian District Council, two residents of this area tested positive, one of whom has passed away to Covid-19.
Lorong Kubur, Kg Telok Kerang [1 April]

According to the Pontian District Council, a resident of this area tested positive.
Taman Sanglang Jaya, Ayer Baloi [1 April]

According to the Pontian District Council, a resident of this area tested positive.
Pt Sulaiman, Kayu Ara Pasong [1 April]

According to the Pontian District Council, a resident of this area tested positive.
Taman Seri Aman, Pontian [1 April]

According to the Pontian District Council, a resident of this area tested positive.
Kampung Dato’ Ibrahim Majid [26 March]

The government is implementing an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) here until April 9 while health officers search house-to-house for Covid-19 cases.
This comes after the Health Ministry confirmed 83 Covid-19 cases in Johorâ€™s Kluang district. Of these, 61 had come from the here and Bandar Baharu Dato’ Ibrahim Majid.
Under the enhanced order, all including visitors already in the two areas are to remain indoors. All businesses will be closed and food will be provided by the Welfare Department. All roads in and out of the areas would be closed and non-residents would not be allowed to enter.
Bandar Baharu Dato’ Ibrahim Majid [26 March]

The government is implementing an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) here until April 9 while health officers search house-to-house for Covid-19 cases.
This comes after the Health Ministry confirmed 83 Covid-19 cases in Johorâ€™s Kluang district. Of these, 61 had come from the here and Kampung Dato’ Ibrahim Majid.
Under the enhanced order, all including visitors already in the two areas are to remain indoors. All businesses will be closed and food will be provided by the Welfare Department. All roads in and out of the areas would be closed and non-residents would not be allowed to enter.
Tesco Kulai [28 March]

Tesco Kulai confirmed a positive case was detected at their premises, though they did not confirm if the patient was an employee or not. They are identifying which employees had close contact with the patient.
They closed their premises on 29 March for disinfection and deep cleaning. They are also conducting daily temperature screening of customers and employees.
Terengganu
Madrasatul Quran Kubang Bujuk [16 March]

An attendee of the religious event in Masjid Sri Petaling suspected to have tested positive visited the Madrasah.
The Terengganu Health Department, as a precautionary measure, had all 87 occupants of the Madrasah placed under 2-week quarantine as PUIs at the Hulu Terengganu Hospital. The Madrasah is now closed to the public.
Sarawak
Miri Airport [10 March]

This patient is Bruneiâ€™s first COVID-19 case. The patient had been one of the attendees of the religious event at Masjid Sri Petaling from 28 February to 1 March.
He flew back on an AirAsia flight via Miri, Sarawak on 3 March and made another day trip to Miri on 6 March before testing positive.
Sungai Tujuh immigration checkpoint [12 March]

Brunei’s first patient crossed the Malaysia-Brunei land border at this checkpoint.
The man reportedly did so after returning from the religious event at the Masjid Sri Petaling Mosque. From the mosque, he flew to Miri Airport and then crossed the border back into Brunei to return home.
The Sarawak State Disaster Relief Committee is tracing the passengers who were seated near the man during the KLIA-Miri AirAsia flight.
Sibu Airport [15 March]

The Sarikei Member of Parliament who tested positive for COVID-19 had attended several political meetings in KL from 29 February until 2 March before flying back to Sibu.
Kuching International Airport [12 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March travelled to Kuala Lumpur via this airport on 9 and 12 March.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
Stapok Badminton Court [3 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March attended a prize-giving ceremony at the badminton court on 3 March.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
Hospital Umum Sarawak [4 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March visited the hospital on 4 March to donate thermometers in the fight against the virus.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
Klinik Kesihatan Tanah Puteh, Kuching [4 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March officiated new facilities at the clinic on 4 March.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
Pusat Khidmat Parlimen Bandar Kuching [6 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March attended meetings, met with City Joggers and Unimas Medical Society here on 3 and 6 March.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
Siew San Teng Tua Pek Kong Temple [6 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March attended a dinner event at the temple on 6 March.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
Crown Imperial Hall [7 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March attended a Tua Pek Kong dinner event here on 7 March.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
Kenyalang Park Market [8 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March distributed flowers for Women’s Day on 8 March at this market.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
Petanak Central Market [8 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March distributed flowers for Women’s Day on 8 March at this market as well.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
DAP Sarawak HQ [8 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March attended the DAP state meeting on 8 March.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
Kelab Persahabatan Sarawak Jepun [9 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March met with the club at its office on 9 March.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
SMK St Joseph, Kuching [13 March]

Bandar Kuching MP Kelvin Yii who tested positive on 17 March visited the school for an event on 13 March.
Since testing positive, he has not shown symptoms typical of the virus and thus the risk of him being highly infectious is much lower. If you had contact with him, do self-quarantine and get screened if you develop symptoms.
Maybank Auto Finance Sibu Central (AFSC) [22 March]

An employee tested positive on 20 March and is currently receiving treatment at a government hospital. The employee has been on self-quarantine since 14 March when a family member tested positive.
The bank branch will be closed until 31 March for sanitisation and deep cleaning.
Sabah
Hospital Tawau [12 March]

Sabah’s first positive case was confirmed at Hospital Tawau on 12 March after being admitted on 10 March for monitoring and tests. The patient was one of the attendees at the religious event in Masjid Sri Petaling.
Hospital Papar [13 March]

Sabah’s second positive case was tested at Hospital Papar on 5 March and then transferred to Queen Elizabeth Hospital. He is believed to be one of the attendees of the religious event at Masjid Sri Petaling as well.

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Motorcyclist Crushed To Death In Cheras By Tree Branch Falling Due To Evening Storm

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The current freak storm ravaging the country every evening has claimed a victim yesterday (15 April). A motorcyclist was crushed to death by a tree branch that fell due to the storm at Cheras.

The victim, Syed Izzat Izzudin, was only 20 years old.
Clips of the tragic incident were shared online and showed Malaysians valiantly charging into the thicket of leaves and branches to pull out the victim.
The brave and kind Malaysians then carried the unconscious victim in the middle of the raging storm to Petronas Alam Damai and made numerous efforts to resuscitate him.

Unfortunately, the victim died on the spot.
Kuala Lumpur Traffic and Investigation Department head ACP Zulkefly Yahya told Bernama that the victim was travelling from Jalan Damai Jasa to Taman Len Seng around 4pm when the tree suddenly fell on him, causing severe head injury.
His body was later brought to Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz UKM for post-mortem.
The current bout of storms has been exceptionally powerful, causing destruction in several parts of the country.
Credit: @jayyidkhairir & adda2644/Twitter
On the first day of Ramadan, several food stalls were blown away with their wares spilling onto the road.
A freak evening storm on the 13th April also caused the glass panel to shatter at the Etiqa Academy in Masjid Jamek, leading to panic as the unsuspecting crowd seeking shelter from the torrential rain were then rained with shards of glass.
READ MORE: Freak Evening Storm Leaves KL In Shambles As Building Windows Break & Ramadan Food Stalls Destroyed
According to Professor Dr Fredolin Tangang, Chairperson of Department of Earth Sciences and Environment at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia, we are currently in the inter-monsoon season.
However, the intensity of such storms have drastically increased over the past years.
Credit: Whatsapp
Prof Tangang notes that extreme rainfall has increased by 35% in Kuala Lumpur over the past 30 years, which can be traced back to both urbanisation and climate change.
He cautions that thunderstorms will likely get stronger and more intense. When global temperatures increase, it means that there will be more heat and moisture in the air, which leads to triggering more extreme weather.
READ MORE: Why Malaysia Is Experiencing Horrific Rain Storms All Of A Sudden

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Bentong Family Shocked To Find Two Giant Pythons Shacking Up Inside Their Roof

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What they thought was a harmless monkey making noises above their ceiling at night turned out to be two large pythons mating.

Som Mohamad Saleh, 57 and her daughter Norsharihara Zakaria, 26 were traumatised after discovering two giant pythons above the ceiling in their home in Lorong Permai Chamang, Bentong, last Sunday (12 February) at 3 pm.
A crack in the ceiling
According to Malaysia Gazette, it all started with some noises Som heard in the ceiling at 4 am on Saturday. She didn’t think much of it and continued her sleep.
The next morning (Sunday), her daughter told her that her room had a crack in the ceiling and the bed was a bit sandy from the cracks.
After she cleaned her bed and went to speak to her mother about getting the ceiling fixed, they heard a loud noise from her room.
Part of the ceiling had collapsed, revealing a huge snake coiling above them underneath the roof. Som closed the door of the room immediately and called the Malaysian Civil Defense Department (JPAM) for help.
When JPAM came, they tried to pull the snake down but it was too difficult.They had to break another part of the ceiling to catch the snake and when the ceiling broke, I was shocked to witness not one but two giant snakes under the roof.Som Mohamad Saleh, owner of the house
They manage to record it
The whole 1 minute and a half incident was caught on tape by @baju_skoda and went viral internationally with 34 M views and 1.5M likes on TikTok at the current time of writing.
Initially, it looked as if there were three Reticulated Pythons with half of their bodies clinging to the walls but it turned out to be one big and long python and another one medium-sized.
When they caught the medium-sized one, the bigger one managed to escape to their unoccupied neighbour’s house, but they successfully caught it too afterwards.
(Credit: @baju_skoda / TikTok)
Som said that the neighbour’s house was a bit dilapidated and filled with bushes so she often heard unidentified noises at night. But she never thought them to be snakes.
Traumatised too, her daughter even had a fever after the incident happened in her room in front of her very eyes.
Just imagine what would have happened if the ceiling broke the night they heard the noise, both the ceiling and the giant snakes could’ve fallen on Norsharihara while she was sleeping.
“Allah wanted to protect her that night,” said Som.
They weighed more than 50 kg together
Bentong District Civil Defense Officer, Lieutenant (PA) Azizah Husain said that four of her officers rushed to the scene when they received the call.
They managed to catch both reptiles in 50 minutes and they will be released in a safer place, away from the house.
The big one weighed 32 kilogrammes and was 5 meters long while the medium-sized one was 25 kilogrammes and 4 meters long.
We also want to advise the public to be careful because the summer season is about to arrive, causing snakes to seek cooler places.Lieutenant (PA) Azizah Husain, Bentong District Civil Defense Officer
Reticulated Pythons or Ular Sawa Batik as the locals call them are the world’s longest snakes and among the top three heaviest snakes after the Burmese Pythons and the Green Anacondas.
The reason behind them being on the ceiling is not really known but considering that their mating season is between February and March, they could be mating.
Catch the video of the snakes below.
Caution: Viewer discretion is advised.
pic.twitter.com/GyhNx8cyVf— brgsjks (@brgsjks) February 13, 2023

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Police To Build A Memorial As Lasting Tribute To K9 Dog, BAD

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Police from the Pahang Contingent Police Headquarters (IPK) paid their last respects to the police dog, BAD, a canine that has done much for the country.

Through a post on Facebook, police from the Pahang Contingent Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) said BAD, a labrador, breathed his last at 3 pm on Monday after fighting for his life due to old age.
According to him, BAD is a K9 JSJ IPK Pahang dog that is 13 years and eight months old (equivalent to a human being of 91) and has been doing devotional service since 4 August 2011.
Police added that throughout his service BAD managed to produce two significant successes in defeating drug syndicates in 2012 and 2014 with his skills.
RT PDRMsia: #BiarJasaJadiKenanganPOSTING PILIHAN: SELAMAT TINGGAL BADTerima kasih Bad atas khidmati bakti kepada negara selama 11 tahun dalam Unit Anjing Pengesan (K9), Ibu Pejabat Polis Kontinjen Pahang. Selamat berehat di negeri abadi.Sumber: JSJ… pic.twitter.com/18rrxo3iSk— Satria Siber (@satriasiber) July 5, 2022
Appreciating The Services And Devotion Of BAD
Assistant Superintendent Chia Che Chau, Inspector Nur Aishah A Zulkefli, and K9, D6 JSJ IPK Pahang members paid their last respects to BAD.
BAD was buried next to his comrade-in-arms THO, who had passed away on September 19, 2020.
JSJ Pahang K9 tracking dog Tho died due to old age in 2020. (Pix: Facebook)
Head of JSJ Pahang, Senior Assistant Commissioner Mohd Yusri Othman, said JSJ IPK Pahang would build a ‘K9 Memorial Park’ in the area.
He added that BAD’s services and devotion would remain as a contribution to the beloved country.
Is The Labrador A Good Family Dog?
Labradors make excellent companions, as well as assistance dogs due to their sensitive and affectionate nature.
READ MORE: [Watch] Dogs Wait 486 Days For Owner, Reunite After Border Reopens
Labradors are friendly, calm, and extremely trainable, often chosen by the authorities as detection dogs.
[UNIT K9 PERHILITAN]Unit Anjing Pengesan Hidupan Liar Jabatan PERHILITAN (Unit K9 PERHILITAN) telah ditubuhkan pada Jun 2019. Unit ini ditubuhkan dengan kerjasama NGO Rimba sebagai salah satu usaha bagi membendung jenayah hidupan liar. pic.twitter.com/Jo3yESMYOT— Jabatan PERHILITAN (@PERHILITAN) July 1, 2020
Labradors also do well with both sole owners or as a part of a family and get on well with children and other pets.
Originally bred to sniff out felled birds during hunting, they’re having a blast running around.
Labradors get this creepy low-butt-to-the-ground posture as they sprint like maniacs.
Their ears flip inside out, and they look pretty ridiculous. They also are lazy when they sit down.
READ MORE: [Watch] Stray Dog In Perak Faked Injury To Get Attention From Strangers
Good night, lovely people and lovely dogs!! I hope that you've had a fab Tuesday. It looks like we are set for some days of super hot (for here) weather so there will be lots of late walks and lazy days happening. Sleep well and sweet dreams. #hoorayfordogs #labrador pic.twitter.com/XfvUX2KvAF— iain welch (@iaindwelch) June 23, 2020

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Hungry & broke private uni students will receive govt food aid from 2020 onwards

Being a hungry & broke student seems to be the norm for
Malaysians. We often come across shared stories of surviving for weeks on white
bread and instant noodles.
Acutely aware of this problem, the government set up a
national programme called Food Bank Malaysia in August 2018.

Food Bank Siswa launch at UPNM(Credit: KPDNHEP)

Spearheaded by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP), it included Food Bank Siswa â€“ where food is distributed to university students from the B40 group.
Initially launched in public universities (with 19 universities
so far), the programme will be expanded to PRIVATE university students
from 2020 onwards!

According to Malay Mail, KPDNHEP Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said that the programme is targeted to be established at 123 private institutions of higher learning (IPTS) around the country, including polytechnics and teacher training institutes.

Credit: Kementerian Komunikasi dan Multimedia Malaysia

Who is eligible?
Students who receive this food aid are from the B40 group with monthly household incomes below RM1,000.
How is the food aid given?
Currently, there are two methods of food aid under Food Bank Siswa:

Food Pantry â€“ where dry foods are stored and distributed to needy students.
Central Kitchen â€“ where donated â€˜wetâ€™ foods/ingredients are cooked by volunteers then distributed to needy students.

Food Pantry in UMP(Credit: @mykpdnhep/Facebook)

Where can I apply?
While the names of participating IPTS have yet to be announced, the food aid will be opened in institutions around the nation gradually. Once opened, you can enquire with the administrators of your school/institution.
Why a Malaysian Food Bank programme?
The Food Bank programme actually aims to kill two birds with
one stone.
One is to provide aid to the needy as malnourishment remains a big issue in Malaysia.

The 2018 Global Nutrition Report highlights a rising prevalence of anaemia among women while children under 5 years old suffer from growth failure.
The other goal of the programme is to actually reduce food waste in Malaysia.

In case youâ€™re unaware, Malaysian food waste is enough to feed 12 MILLION MEALS each day – which is 16,688 tonnes of food waste daily.  Through the Food Bank programme, it is reported that the food wastage has been successfully reduced by 650 tonnes (650,000 kgs) in total since August 2018.
With 430 participating hypermarkets and supermarkets along with a RM25 million allocation in Budget 2020, the Food Bank programme is well on its way to providing aid to poor and malnourished Malaysians.

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Local Coffee Festival, ‘Pesta Kopi’ Will Be Brewing In Central Market This December!

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Ahoy coffee lovers, have we got good news for you.

Tempatan Fest is hosting a coffee fest next coming weekend at Central Market (Pasar Seni). This is an event not to miss!
The venue for the festival.Credit: Pesta Kopi KL / Facebook
Here’s what they have:
Various coffee productsFor coffee lovers, you can buy various types of coffee here, it’s like Starbucks, but with 40 different kinds. Exciting! From Vietnam coffee to cute little bottles of cold brews, you’ll be served with so many choices of coffee!Performance on the art of coffee making You won’t see them mixing coffee sachets with plain old water here, nope. There’ll be coffee grinding, brewing, milk steaming, and a couple of ways for them to pour a coffee in a cup. Who knows. You might learn a lot. Free entertainmentAlso, you will be accompanied by songs performed by buskers, indie artists and some local artists along the Kasturi Walk. We guarantee that you won’t be lonely here.  Hardware Exhibitions Stand a chance to win a free espresso press! Dont know what it is? Dont worry, head on to this fest and find out for yourself. They also display and sell coffee hardware like accessories and machines for those who wanna learn more about coffee. Free Stuff! Did we mention there’s free stuff too? Can it get any better? Some lucky visitors will get a bunch of free stuff, including free cookies, free-flow of drinks, free coffee beans, a free espresso press, and more!
What does this do and how do you use it though?Credit: Pesta Kopi KL / Facebook
 Tempatan Fest is an organization established in 2013 that focuses on empowering local businesses with their artistic and creative talents via annual festivals like Tempatan Fest, Tempatan Stage, Tempatan Kitchen and more.
This year, for the the first time, they are orcherstrating a coffee festival which combines around 40 local coffee vendors/foodtrucks/retailers serving the public with artisanal coffee experience.
As the coffee culture industry is blooming, this event is a wonderful platform to empower local coffee roasters from all around Malaysia to introduce their products to the public.There are so many varieties of coffee that you can experience here. From how they roast the beans to tasting the coffee products, this event is a safe haven for those coffeeholics.However, as it is a fun occasion, we also stress for the public to always be vigilant and follow the SOPs carefully during the event.Seir Rashid, Pesta Kopi KL Organizer to TRP
Seir Rashid (right), the organizer from Tempatan Fest for Pesta Kopi KL, and Blues Valley Jam with Ito (left), the main vocalist for the Blues Gang seen together at the press conference yesterday.  Credit: TRP
Free your weekend and head on to this hip event with your friends or dates!
However, as this is an open space festival, be responsible and do mind your SOPs during the event. Wear your masks/double masks, maintain your social distance between strangers and carry your own hand sanitizers. We can never be too careful, peeps!
The details are as below:
Event : Pesta Kopi KLDate : 4 & 5 December 2021Time : 10am – 9pmVenue : Kasturi Walk, Central MarketAdmission Fee: It’s a free event, no tickets requiredActivities: Various Coffee Vendors, Coffee Exhibitions, Workshops, Busking, Free flow of drinks (selected time only)
Credit: Pesta Kopi KL / Facebook
Tips: As parking spaces will be limited, do take the LRT instead of driving. You can check out nearby shops or restaurants for heavy meals such as lunch or dinner. Do bring your own water to stay hydrated throughout the fest. Wear cute outfits for aesthetic OOTDs around the coffee fest. Don’t forget to enjoy yourselves!

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Covid-19 Kills One Person Every 15 Seconds

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Global Covid-19 fatalities have surpassed 700,000 people and it is estimated that the virus is currently killing one person, every 15 seconds.

What you need to know: International news agency, Reuters, calculated that on average, almost 5,900 people have died from Covid-19 in the past two weeks – equating to 247 lives taken per hour or one soul every 15 seconds. Globally more than 18 million people have been infected with Covid-19 while nearly 11 million people have recovered from the virus. Apart from Canada, the Americas are now the epicenter of the pandemic.
Why it matters:  The World Health Organization (WHO) reports that since January 2020, Covid-19 cases have increased five folds. The pandemic has also impacted healthcare services around the world, disrupting treatment for people with other medical conditions. WHO notes that almost 80% of recent coronavirus cases are coming from just 10 countries. Experts explained that there are 4 scenarios happening across the planet with each nation being affected by the pandemic differently;
Countries that are alert, aware and prepared with rapid response to first cases, subsequently avoiding major outbreaks.Countries with major outbreaks that were brought under control through Covid-19 countermeasures.Countries that managed to suppress the infection curve but are facing new waves of cases.Countries that are in an “intense transmission phase” where outbreaks are out of control.
Read more:Global coronavirus deaths exceed 700,000, one person dies every 15 seconds on average [Reuters]WHO Director-General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 – 3 August 2020 [WHO]WHO Director-General’s opening remarks at the media briefing on COVID-19 – 13 July 2020 [WHO]Covid-19 Broke Record Infection Numbers [TRP]Malaysia May Be Hit With 3rd Wave Of Covid-19 Infections [TRP]

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Zakat Penang’s #BenderaPutih Finding Mission

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Zakat Penang recently made it their mission to help those who are raising the white flag as a call for help and wish to receive assistance during the Movement Control Order (MCO).
The body responsible for collecting zakat in Penang asks its citizens to take photos of homes flying the white flag and send them its location, instead of posting it online, so that they may help those in need.
*AMBIL GAMBAR BENDERA PUTIH DAN KONGSI LOKASI/ALAMAT KEPADA KAMI*..Meminta bantuan ketika kesusahan tidak dilarang di dalam Islam. pic.twitter.com/hOVrS2w2I9— Zakat Pulau Pinang (@zakatpenang) July 3, 2021
“Most of us assume that many are capable of surviving hardship in these difficult times. However, those who are in trouble often choose to hide their anxiety and remain silent,” wrote Zakat Penang in their tweet.
Help us if you see a White Flag in your residential area. The Asnaf Care Team is always ready to helpZakat Penang
Zakat is one of the 5 pillars in Islam, a religious obligation of almsgiving as a way to purify one’s wealth. The recipient of zakat must be the poor or needy. This is defined as someone whose property, above his basic requirements, does not reach the nishab threshold.
The nishab is a rate equivalent to 87.48 grams of gold or 612.36 grams of silver.
READ MORE: “Bendera Putih” Movement Going Viral As Malaysians Try To Reach To Those In Need

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PSA: Be Extra Careful When You’re Trying To Open A Vacuum Flask That Is Feeling Uncommonly Tight

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Vacuum flasks are a miracle of consumer engineering that we take for granted. Keeping hot things hot and cold things cold with a mere layer of air? Genius.

However, because of that, we tend to forget that vacuum flasks can also be extremely dangerous when used improperly.
Vacuum flasks exploding is not all that uncommon, but it always comes as a surprise when it happens.
Just recently, a girl in China was badly injured when her vacuum flask exploded. She had put red date tea into the vacuum flask but forgotten about it. Ten days later, she tried opening the flask. It was extremely tight, but she forced the lid open. Due to the change in pressure, the lid hit her in the eye, causing her to require surgery. Her eyesight might never return to normal.
Exploding cold drinks might just get you wet, but hot drinks might cause a lot of damage.(Credit: Freepik)
There are two ways vacuum flasks can explode or implode. One is when there is a build-up of pressure within the flask itself. One is when the internal layer is compromised. Both can cause injuries!
Why vacuum flasks explode
The most common reason for this is when food or drink is left in the vacuum flask. After some time, bacteria will start to grow. Bacteria also produces gas during this time.
However, the production of gas in a sealed container will cause the pressure to build up. The higher the pressure, the likelier the lid and its contents will “explode” when you open it.
Why vacuum flasks implode
Vacuum flasks are good insulators because they are often made with double walls of glass, creating a barrier of vacuum so that your drinks keep its temperature because there’s no air to conduct heat transfer.
The inside of a vacuum flask actually has multiple layers.(Credit: Science ABC)
However, this also means that vacuum flasks are pretty fragile and can break. Any kind of impact (dropping it, hitting it, or even stirring with a spoon) can cause cracks in the glass, which will quickly break under the pressure of vacuum and air. Hence, flasks can ‘implode’ as the liquid in the flask rushes to fill the vacuum when the glass barrier is broken.
If your vacuum flask lid feels uncommonly tight, don’t point it at your face
The general rule of thumb with using vacuum flasks is to never point it at your face when you are opening it, but also to take additional precautions if the lid is uncommonly tight because it usually means a change in pressure, internally or externally.
Open the flask facing outwards (also avoid pointing it at other people) preferably near a water source so you can clean up in case of spills.
Other than that, enjoy using your vacuum flask the way it is meant to: with keeping your hot drinks hot and cold drinks cold!

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Come Face-To-Face With The 11,000-Year-Old Prehistoric “Perak Man” Reconstructed By USM Scientists

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Scientists have remarkably reconstructed the face of Perak Man, the oldest fossilized human remains discovered in Malaysia.

Using state-of-the-art virtual 3D modelling techniques, researchers from Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) managed to digitally piece together bones, muscles, flesh and hair to make their most accurate representation of what Perak Man had looked like.
Computer reconstruction of Perak Man’s facial features.(The Malaysian Journal of Medical Science)
Who was Perak Man?
What Perak Man could have looked like.(The Malaysian Journal of Medical Science)
Named after the state he was discovered in, the remains of Orang Perak or Perak Man was unearthed in Gua Runtuh in Lenggong Valley, Perak in the 1990s which has been recognised as a World Heritage Site by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO).
Perak Man’s remains are the most complete skeleton of a palaeolithic humanoid found in Southeast Asia that’s dated to be between 10,000 to 11,000 years old.
Perak Man’s skeleton.(The Malaysian Journal of Medical Science)
It’s suggested that Perak Man was of “Australo-Melanesoid” ancestry with dark-colour skin and eyes, and was about 40 to 45-years old at his time of death.
It’s highly believed that he may have been someone important, considering how he was buried inside a cave on top of a mountain with other artefacts – like a shaman or a wise person with great knowledge of the age passed – living a nomadic hunter-gatherer lifestyle and had people taking care of him.
Experts had also determined that Perak Man was born with a physical handicap when they found that his head was slightly smaller in size than average.
Ancient cave drawings found across the country revealed that people during paleolithic Malaysia used caves as temporary camps and had lives not too different from ours where they hunted and collected food, catched fish and even did their own gardening.
Cave paintings in Gua Niah, Sarawak.(The Star)
Read more about the history and life of Perak Man in the latest issue of the Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences, HERE.

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Using 21st-Century Technologies to Determine the Cognitive Capabilities of a 11,000-Year-Old Perak Man Who Had Brachymesophalangia Type A2
Rangka manusia Perak Man akhirnya miliki wajah


Melaka hotel offers unlikely companion to lonely travellers

Most single travellers might prefer the company of another human being, or at least a friendly cat, while travelling solo.
Yet, a hotel in Melaka has decided to offer their lonely guests the company of a pair of goldfish instead.
Picture credit: Cham Ais/Facebook
Moty Hotel in Plaza Mahkota, Melaka, are offering their guests the option to rent a fish to keep them company for the night.
The hotel reportedly does not charge itâ€™s patrons for the watery companions, which have been adorably named Baby and Shark, though there is a penalty of RM100 if the pair of fish are harmed.
 Picture credit: Cham Ais/Facebook
Besides that, guests are requested to follow several rules while renting the fish including refraining from feeding the fish without prior permission.
 Picture credit: Cham Ais/Facebook
These rules include not filling water or soft drinks into Baby and Shark’s fish bowl (because they are apparently diabetic), avoid scaring Baby and Shark by shouting at them or tapping on the glass of their bowl (unless they call you for help, of course) and not bringing them out of the hotel (they aren’t huge fans of travelling).
 Picture credit: Cham Ais/Facebook
Though we’ve never considered it, a pair of goldfish might just be the company we needed during those lonely nights away from home.
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“Let’s Make An Avengers Tower!” Netizens Joked After Menara TM Is Put Up For Sale

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Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s iconic Menara TM is on the market for an undisclosed amount.

An image of a for-sale advertisement in StarBiz was shared by a netizen on Twitter and it received plenty of attention.
Wtf pic.twitter.com/YKwgQ5SJbD— Fabulist / Syfq (@_fabulistjiwa) February 9, 2022
According to The Edge Markets, the closing date for the first stage of the sale is 18 March at 12 pm.
The reactions from netizens ranged from bewilderment to humour.
Not many people expected the tower to be up for sale and moreover, there wasn’t a starting price. Interested buyers are encouraged to quote a price.
As a result, some netizens were curious about the price of a tower too.
Takde starting price pic.twitter.com/6sw2oOqWNV— tats (@tats_oitu) February 9, 2022
Uish berapa la agaknya harga— NZ 🇲🇾 (@nzkhmk) February 9, 2022
Others joked that someone should buy the tower and transform it into a real-life Avengers Tower featured in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
A few suggested that people from the kampung should crowdfund and make Menara TM their staycation home when they visit the city.
Beli menara TM pasang logo Stark kat atas. Come on Tony!! pic.twitter.com/rjHn6sNyQV— Zulfadzli (@bumilangit) February 9, 2022
“PM for price” gitu. Kang letak harga murmur, orang kampung pakat tongtong beli menara sebijik. Pergi KL dah tak payah cari homestay hotel. Dah ada ‘rumah’ kat menara TM.— Christopher Judge 🎗🇲🇾🏴 (@afis_farisxxvii) February 9, 2022
The iconic tower has been compared for its similarity to the Stark Tower, later transformed into the Avengers Tower, in the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU).
In 2018, Menara TM added the Avengers logo on its façade in collaboration with Marvel Malaysia as a tie-in for the launch of Avengers: Infinity War in cinemas.
Pictures of the tower temporarily being transformed into the Avengers Tower excited many people and it went viral online.
History of the tower
Menara TM is a 55-storey freehold tower designed by Hijjas Kasturi Associates and developed by Telekom Research & Development Sdn Bhd.
The tower was completed in 2001 and officially launched in 2003 by then prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad. It also holds a Multimedia Super Corridor status.
Located along Jalan Pantai Baharu, Kuala Lumpur, it took US$160 million to build back then.

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VIDEO: Fire at Genting Highlands

Things got a little heated in cloud city after a fire broke out at the Genting Highlands resort late Monday afternoon.

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The mystery blaze had engulfed some artificial landscaping (mostly fake flowersâ€¦) which was growing next to an escalator near the Genting Grand and First World Hotel.
(For lack of a better reference. You know, those tall a** escalators at Genting that kinda takes you forever to get up or downâ€¦)
The pyrotechnic show was even caught on video and went viral. Here check it outâ€¦

The video which was (Obviously…) captured on a mobile phone showed red flames blazing away while several curious onlookers stood by.
Besides the crackle of fire, and the muffled chatter from brave spectators. (Like, like moths to a flame…)
Loud booms could also clearly be heard in the video just before it cuts away. (Probably the structure giving way because of the heat…)
Everything was basically over when Bomba came to the scene. 20 firefighters doused the fire with seven fire extinguishers and a fire hose.

(Picture Credit: MEME)

And things basically went back to normal after that. Thankfully, no one got hurt in the incident.
(Even Genting was all cool about itâ€¦)

The cause of the fire remains to be determined by officials.


Why Do Malaysian Students Wear Uniforms To School?

School season is back in Malaysia as the country’s pupils start their first day in class for the 2020 academic year.
On the first day alone, around 130,000 standard one pupils attended the first day in Kelantan, Johor, and Kedah.
During the first day of school, the imagery that comes to mind is usually wide-eyed young Malaysians lining up with their brand new school uniforms.
Parents know how costly necessities are to prepare their children for school, as they would have to spend a minimum of RM200 just to buy school supplies and uniforms per child.
To tackle the issue, some parents even resorted to sewing their children’s clothes, which costs less than RM10.
But have you ever wondered why students have to wear uniforms in the first place?
The bag is bigger than the kidPicture Credit: Malay Mail
How did the uniform come about
 The origin of the modern school uniform can be traced to the 16th century.
The first recorded use of standardised dressing in education was in 12th Century England, where students wore a robe-like outfit.
Picture Credit: Procon.org
For Malaysia, formal education was initiated by Muslim missionaries who migrated to the country and taught the locals about Islam.
From this came the hut schools or more affectionately called as sekolah pondok, madrasahs and other Islamic schools.
Then along came the British with their education system during the 19th century as schools were established in the Straits Settlements – Penang, Melaka, and Singapore with the oldest being the Penang Free School which was built in 1816.
It wasn’t until after World War II that Malaysia began a modern education system.
Although pupils were required to wear school uniforms since the 1900s, the present design was only standardised beginning in January 1970.
Uniforms in different forms
In Malaysia, it’s compulsory for students to wear school uniforms during the school period although added requirements might differ slightly for different schools.
Boys in secondary schools are required to wear dark olive pants along with a white collared shirt and they can either be short or long-sleeved (depending on the school).
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
In primary schools, their dress code is the same for boys with the exception of the colour of the pants which is dark blue compared to green.
As for the girls, they can either wear a plain-coloured baju kurung with a long turquoise skirt or a pinafore with a white shirt. It’s the same either in primary or secondary school.
Many schools also have other requirements for girls such as Muslims who can only wear baju kurung while non-muslims can choose either.
They grow up so fastPicture Credit: Facebook
Certain schools would also require their students to wear school ties as well but in most cases, it only applies to librarians, prefects, class monitors.
Schools usually enforce their uniform codes with regular checks and students who fail to comply can be warned, given demerit points, publicly punished, sent home from school, or even caned.
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
Free or uniformed?
There are pros and cons when it comes to how children should wear during schooling hours with both sides having valid arguments.
In the pro-uniform camp, they’ve argued that uniforms can create disciplined children, remove the social class distinctions between classmates, and increase school pride and community spirit.
Some even said that besides students’ focus, they can promote a sense of safety on campus and even reduce school shootings.
As for those who are against uniforms pointed out that it reduces individuality, imposing additional costs for parents who have to wear multiple uniforms and causing discomfort to students.
There’s even a petition online to allow students to wear casual clothes to school due to humid weather with 2,000 backers.
You can say the situation is a bit, heatedPicture Credit: change.org
However, now the Education Ministry has been slowly changing how our children dress for school.
Besides allowing for black shoes and socks starting 2021, the government has been a bit more relaxed in school apparel as Form 6 students are now allowed to wear casual clothing when attending classes.

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For urban poor, even school uniforms are a distant dream
School uniforms in Malaysia
History of School Uniforms
Should Students Still Wear Uniforms? The Pros and Cons
Students to wear black shoes and socks by 2021
20 Disadvantages and Advantages of School Uniforms
Mum sews school uniforms to save money


KLIA Autogates Open To Foreigners To Ease Congestion And Wait Times

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In light of complaints about the long queues at KLIA immigration, home minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said all autogates at the airport will be opened to foreign passport holders to reduce congestion.

The autogates at KLIA will be opened to foreigners, especially from low-risk countries such as Singapore, Brunei, New Zealand, and G7 nations, Free Malaysia Today reported.
The move to open autogates to all travellers, including Malaysians, serves as a quick solution for now.
Prior to this, foreigners who possess long-term visitor passes were allowed to use the autogate entry system at KLIA starting November 2022.
Saifuddin was responding to a question from Mumtaz Md Nawi (PN-Tumpat), who asked about the government’s plans to ease congestion at KLIA immigration counters.
He added that the home ministry is looking into further measures to ease the congestion and wait times at the country’s international entry points.
Recently, some travellers lamented that they queued up for up to three hours before they could clear immigration.
It seemed to be a long-standing issue that had not seen improvements. Hopefully, the current action plan will help travellers have a slightly smoother journey.
READ MORE: Long Queues And Wait At KLIA Anger Travellers

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20% Passing Marks For SPM Mathematics And Science Exams?

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Teachers who have marked Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) answer scripts have claimed that the current pass mark for subjects like mathematics and science could be as low as 20%.

According to a recent report by FMT, this news follows the revelation that 90,000 of the 373,974 candidates who sat for the SPM examination last year had failed the mathematics paper.
Shockingly, more than half of these candidates would not have passed if the pass mark was 50%.
Concerns Over Grading System
However, the passing mark varies yearly as the Examination Syndicate only decides after reviewing and grading all the papers.
The report suggests that something is not right with our system of marking or grading as it seems to be catering to ensuring that the number of students passing any paper is kept at a respectable level.
The grades may not reflect the student’s mastery of the subjects.
This means that many students are walking around deluding themselves and Malaysians that they have scored good grades or have passed the papers.
Add math dulu, time trial spm 2.5/100 je markah abg dik…alhamdulilah SPM lulus..— Syed Mohd Noor Al habshi (@Syed_Mohd_Noor) May 7, 2023
Lack of Transparency in Passing Marks and Grading
The Parent Action Group for Education chairman, Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim, says that the education ministry is doing a great injustice to the students who are being lulled into a false sense of belief.
The ministry has started organising press conferences yearly to announce the number of straight-A students.
However, such statements create a false impression that these students may have scored very high marks, such as 80% to 90%, in the subjects they score an A.
Far from it, actually.
Because in some cases, a pass mark of even 65% falls in the A category.
The absence of transparency in the passing mark for the various subjects and grading of SPM results have led to many claims of manipulation.
Despite the denial of education ministers, current and past, that they do not manipulate the grading system, doubts will remain as long as it is not transparent.
"Education begins at home and a lot of parents very conveniently push the responsibility of education towards the teachers." Parent Action Group for Education Chairman, Datin Noor Azimah Abdul Rahim explains that parents influence their children's interest in education. #SPM… pic.twitter.com/U1YBsivEEg— Sinar Daily (@sinardailymy) June 23, 2023
Calls for Return of Public Examinations
The other issue here is the apparent general poor performance in the SPM examination resulting in 70% of school leavers not continuing with tertiary education.
READ MORE: 72% Of SPM Graduates Prefer To Be Influencers, E-Hailing Drivers Than Pursuing Higher Education
Schoolchildren no longer sit for a common public examination in their 10 years of schooling.
They sit for the SPM examination in the 11th year, which to many, is too long a time for them to see where they stand at a national level.
The Year Six primary school assessment test (UPSR) was scrapped in 2021, while the Form Three lower secondary assessment (PMR) was abolished in 2014.
There are no common public examinations until they reach Form Five.
Sure, they have school-based examinations, but teachers will tell you that these tests are not a yardstick without performances at a national level to compare.
Many doubts have also been raised about the quality and security of the examination papers being prepared and printed in schools.
In the past, we have seen news reports of such papers being leaked, forcing the students to re-sit papers.
Now that i have finished my degree, this makes sense. Low rate of employment in our studied course during degree have resulted in a slap of reality check that just because you continue your study doesn't mean you get a good salary/ job. This further proves to SPM students that- https://t.co/UgbbDb7rfk— 💗 (@l1teqt) May 25, 2023
Need for Transparency and Accurate Reporting of Student Performance
Whatever they do, the fact remains that school-based assessments are not nationally standardised like the SPM examination.
In this context, calls for the return of at least one of the scrapped public examinations may have some merit.
A common examination when students are in Form Three will be a good idea as they will have two years after that to prepare for the SPM.
Such a system, plus transparency over the SPM passing marks and the grading system, can show Malaysians the actual quality of the students and not lull them into a false sense of achievement.
Therefore, it is essential that the government needs to be transparent and show Malaysians the actual figures.
READ MORE: 77% Of SPM Candidates Fail Or Receive Grade E In 2022 Results
MOE denies lowering SPM passing marks https://t.co/TSOcOstht0— The Malaysian Insight (@msianinsight) June 20, 2023

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Sports Toto, Magnum & Da Ma Cai Reopen Today With A RM16 Million Jackpot Up For Grabs

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Three of the nation’s biggest 4D jackpot operators – Sports Toto, Magnum Bhd and Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd (Da Ma Cai) – have announced the reopening of their outlets today (16 Feb).

The outlets were closed for a month following the movement control order (MCO) implemented on 13 January.
“We missed you and we are really excited to see you. Yes, our outlets are open for business from 16.2.2021 onwards,” announced Sports Toto on Facebook, while Magnum posted a similarly upbeat announcement its Facebook page.

Da Ma Cai’s announcement on its website that it is open with all the standard operating procedures (SOP) and safety measures in place.
These SOPs include wearing of face masks, temperature recording and physical distancing.
Credit: Pan Malaysian Pools Sdn Bhd (Da Ma Cai)
The operators also announced staggering jackpots for the win along with their reopening today.
Magnum announced that its jackpot had ballooned to almost RM16 million, Sports Toto has a special RM5 million jackpot and Da Ma Cai says it has a special draw for 16 February in line with their reopening.

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This TV Host Got Himself Into A Car Accident To Educate Malaysians

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They say that visuals are among the best mediums to communicate, entertain and convey information, and it appears that Malaysians couldn’t agree more with that assessment after watching Astro Awani’s very eye catching news segment on road accidents.

Awani 7:45 presenter Luqman Hariz went viral after getting himself in an impressive computer-generated (CGI) car crash to educate viewers on what-to-do if they were unfortunate enough to get into an accident.
At around 4-minutes long, the video sees the TV host getting behind the wheels of a CGI car before losing control of the vehicle on a dark simulated highway.
As the car laid totalled and upside down on the road, Luqman went on to list down simple steps on what people should do when finding themselves in similar circumstances which include tips like to remain calm during an accident and for drivers to always be aware of what’s going on before, during and after a crash to aid with investigations.
NOT-SO FUN FACT: Road accidents are the cause for 3.7% of fatalities in Malaysia as of 2019 with over 500,000 incidents reported.
Read More: Finally, Proof That Malaysian Drivers Are The WORST

Netizens were more than impressed by the striking visual display and how adamant the presenter was at his job.
Really creative way and impactful. Good stuff.But you duduk kat jalan terlalu lama. Tak dengar ke I berteriak pergi tepi jalan cepat!Tahulah jalanraya kita ni, kereta deras hantam buta.— Tom Leng (@TomLeng1) October 22, 2020
Where can i get behind the scenes? Btw great job👍🏻— ÆGON🇲🇾 (@redza_haqimi) October 22, 2020
Boleh menang Pemberita Pelakon Terbaik ni di Anugerah K-Pop, Billboard Music Award dan Country Music Award #oscars #news #newscaster— Niklas Ryzal (@Araizetehel) October 22, 2020
Previously, Luqman went for a CGI swim during an informative report on flood disasters in Malaysia.
Ini adalah apa yang anda perlu tahu tentang banjir! #AWANInews pic.twitter.com/MKIWeCyuKj— 🇲🇾Astro AWANI🇲🇾 (@501Awani) December 29, 2019

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STATISTICS ON CAUSES OF DEATH, MALAYSIA, 2019
SOCIAL STATISTICS BULLETIN, 2019
Finally, Proof That Malaysian Drivers Are The WORST


Malaysia Looking At Allowing Tourists From 10 Countries To Come Into The Country, Says Tourism Minister

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Malaysia is looking to allow fully vaccinated travellers from 10 countries to come into the country, according to Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri.

Nancy said in an exclusive interview with Nikkei Asia that the proposed travel bubble would allow visitors to Langkawi and some parts of Johor by sometime next month but the final approval is up to the National Security Council.
We have proposed to open the borders for international tourists to Langkawi as a pilot for tourists from 10 countries including some ASEAN countries and a few others. Personally, I target to have it by the middle of next month because we have to give the stakeholders like airlines and hotels enough time to be ready.Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri
It’s reported that neighbours such as Thailand, Singapore and the Philippines have started reducing restrictions to allow travellers to come in and Malaysia wants to join in and jump start its ailing tourism industry.
Malaysia has relaxed travel restrictions by allowing locals to cross state borders when the country’s inoculation rate reached 90%.
Domestic tourism activities have also seen a revival with the government allowing the Langkawi travel bubble back in 16 September.
Nancy mentioned that her Ministry has recommended not requiring quarantine for fully vaccinated travellers but stressed that stricter Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) will be announced.
I have had consultations with my officers stationed abroad and their general sentiment was to avoid quarantine. Our ultimate goal is to keep Malaysians and the tourists safe, so we don’t want to spoil their holiday by asking them to be confined in hotel rooms. But at the same time regular testing would be key. Tourism Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri
The effort to bring back the tourism industry is crucial according to Nancy, who said that the sector contributes around 15.9% to the Malaysia’s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) in 2019.

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