Batu MP Prabakaran Confirms He Was Arrested For Violating MCO

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While Umno president Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidiâ€™s eldest daughter, Datuk Nurul Hidayah, was seen visiting Putrajaya to meet with Deputy Environment and Water Minister Datuk Dr Ahmad Masrizal Muhammad despite the movement control order (MCO), Batu lawmaker, P. Prabakaran has confirmed that he was arrested by the police for checking on his constituency.
In a live-streamed video on his Facebook page, Prabakaran explained the confusing events that lead to his arrest.

Keterangan berkaitan tangkapanPosted by P.Prabakaran on Monday, April 20, 2020

Yesterday, the member of parliament visited the Selayang wholesale market and the surrounding area to assess the welfare of the people there.
According to Prabakaran, he had been receiving requests for help from the residents after Putrajaya announced itâ€™s sixth enhanced movement control order (EMCO) at Pusat Bandar Utara in Kuala Lumpur and the areas surrounding the Selayang wholesale market.
The affected area falls under Prabakaranâ€™s parliamentary constituency.
In Prabakaranâ€™s Facebook live video, he explained how he met with a roadblock on the way there and that the police had recognised him and allowed him to enter the area – questioning why they arrested him later after initially giving him permission to enter.
However, Prabakaran was detained for violating the MCO after trying to speak to Deputy Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Edmund Santhara Kumar who was holding a press conference in the area.

Posted by P.Prabakaran on Monday, April 20, 2020

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National diver Dhabitah Sabri dove her way into 2020 Tokyo Olympics

The athletic mermaid took home the gold medal in the women’s 3m springboard individual event at the Asian Diving Cup 2019 over the weekend, sealing her place for the upcoming 2020 Tokyo Olympics.

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Pushing through her nerves throughout the competition, the 20-year-old athlete impressed judges with her stunning performance, collecting a total of 313.85 points.
Dhabitah finished ahead of her comrade, Loh Zhiayi who took the silver with 223.45 points and Indonesiaâ€™s Linadini Yasmin who won the bronze medal with 191.30 points.
And as if taking home one gold medal wasnâ€™t enough, Dhabitah took home another win during her paired performance with fellow diver, Muhd Syafiq Puteh in the mixed 3m event!

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The dynamic duo scored 286.56 points, finishing ahead of Indonesia that took the silver and China.

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This yearâ€™s Asian Cup which came to a close yesterday saw participation from 11 countries.
Malaysia finished ahead of the flock school scoring six gold, five silver and two bronze medals.
Congratulations to Dhabitah and our national athletes on their amazing triumphs!


[Watch] Grey Ford Raptor Gets Stolen Within Seconds In Shah Alam, Keyless Entry System Might Be Hacked

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Many people are wary about the new way of doing things such as having digital door locks and car keys despite its cool and modern look. A recent incident showed that their worries are not to be taken lightly either.

A woman named Marina Liaw posted on Facebook with a plea for the public to look out for her brother-in-law’s grey Ford Raptor that was stolen on 10 March around 1pm in Bukit Kemuning, Shah Alam.
In the video, a masked man could be seen calmly walking up towards the parked grey Raptor while seemingly putting on gloves.
The masked thief has no problems opening the car door and quickly drove off in the vehicle without a hitch.

Marina Liaw clarified that they did lock the car doors but said the car uses a keyless entry system.
According to Angela, Marina’s sister and the victim’s wife, the keyless system might have been hacked and copied. She suspected that they had been targeted when they went to a carwash in Puchong a day before the incident.
That day, her husband kept seeing the same Vellfire and it had even stopped beside his car once. They saw the Vellfire again during lunch but Angela’s husband thought it was just a resident in the area.
When they reviewed the longer CCTV footage, they realised the thief exited from the same Vellfire.
The police told them that the group of thieves can hack into a car’s system and they’ve been investigating the thieves for a long time.
Netizens were shocked that the whole process only took a few seconds and pointed out that the thieves might be targeting Raptors.

Others questioned why the driver didn’t put on a steering lock.
In reply, Marina said her brother-in-law only parked for a while so he didn’t think to put on the steering lock.

They have lodged a police report and said they have important documents in the car. If you see the grey Raptor with the license plate VGP6033, please contact 03-5520 2222.
Hopefully, they’ll recover their stolen vehicle soon with help from the public.

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“Encik Polis, Catch This Car Behind Me” Instant Karma As Ambulance Driver Calls Out Tailgater

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Unfortunately, the sight of some inconsiderate driver tailgating an ambulance in an emergency situation is not uncommon on Malaysian roads.

While these selfish drivers usually get away with their selfish behaviour, this time we have the tale of the police nabbing one such driver after the ambulance driver alerted the police.
In a viral clip shared on Twitter, a black sedan is seen tailgating an ambulance weaving through traffic with the sirens wailing.
Credit: @anthraxxxx/Twitter
As the emergency vehicle drove past a police car, the ambulance driver immediately called out to the officers on the loudspeaker. “Encik Polis tolong tahan tangkap yang belakang ni polis, dia ikut daripada tadi”, he said in Bahasa.
Encik Polis, please stop this car behind me please. They’ve been following me since just now.
The police car immediately sprung to action and cornered the tailgater as the ambulance drove away.
Terciduk 🤣 pic.twitter.com/kmamhNcZmo— penanam anggur (@anthraxxxx) April 22, 2021
Needless to say, Malaysians online were absolutely delighted by this act of instant karma.
“I feel so satisfied watching this video,” wrote one Twitter user, while another said, “Yessss … a lot of people like to tailgate an ambulance. Good job, bro ambulance.”
READ MORE: Trash JB Driver Blocks Bomba’s Path During Emergency & Instead Pretends To Escort It, Bypassing Traffic
You can actually lose your license if you don’t give way to an emergency vehicle.
According to the Road Transport Department (JPJ), it is an offence if you fail to give way to a government vehicle such as ambulances, bomba, police or customs department vehicles.
A RM300 compound will be issued for each offence, along with 8 demerit points. If you collect more than 20 demerit points within 5 years, your driving license will be revoked.
You also cannot break the law to give way to an emergency vehicle, like driving through a red light.

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Netizens Disheartened By Long Job Interview Queue At Kelantan Supermarket

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Netizens are disheartened by viral images showing hundreds of Malaysians supposedly lining up for jobs at a supermarket in Kelantan.

Footage shared online showed a massive queue where people were lining up in what appears to be an empty building, said to be a local Econsave in Kubang Kerian.
Huge crowds were seen standing uncomfortably close to each other, clad in face masks and formal wear, with many carrying files full of documents.

It is noted that in April 2020, Econsave’s official social media channels had posted a job ad for vacancies at its newly launching outlets in Kelantan, Perak, Johor, and Selangor.
And earlier in September, Econsave also advertised for an open walk-in interview session at its Kubang Kerian outlet, taking place between September 10 and 11.
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From the looks of comments online, many appeared to show interest in available positions there.
Screenshot of comments for Econsave’s job ad on Facebook.(Facebook/EconsaveMy)
Most Malaysian social media users were sympathizing with the plight faced by their fellow Malaysians, while others seem to be looking for someone to blame.
Moga urusan semua orang yang pergi ni dipermudahkan Allah dan dapat kerja walau kat mana pun.— Izzat Ikhwan (@JatIkhwan) September 17, 2020

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Ingatkan ade Opening Ceremony rupanya ramai yg dtg utk mohon peluang pekerjaan di EconSave Kubang Kerian.mcm ni la situasinya stiap kali ade mall baru buka di Kelantan. berduyun2 dtg cari kerja. Kerajaan Negeri xde inisiatif bukak sektor/industri baru dkt kelantan ke? pic.twitter.com/HSeRuWHbRS— PujaWANG (@ZakuanZaidi) September 17, 2020

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Based on data provided by the Malaysian Statistics Department (DOSM), as of 2019, Kelantan’s unemployment rate stood at 4%.
Following the pandemic and the subsequent economic slowdowns during the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) period, Malaysia’s overall unemployment level had skyrocketed to 5.3% in May 2020.
As of July, DOSM revealed that the nation’s unemployment rate had dropped slightly to 4.7%, where it’s estimated that there are over 745,000 Malaysians who are out of work.
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Previously, Human Resources Minister Datuk Seri M. Saravanan had been quoted as saying that Malaysia could see as many as 1 million people unemployed by October this year.

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HR Minister Expects Number Of Unemployed Malaysians To Reach 1 MILLION Before October
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Labour market improved in July, unemployment rate down, says Tok Pa


Malaysia Reached Target Of Winning 6 Gold Medals At Commonwealth Games 2022

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Malaysia has reached its target of winning six gold medals at the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham on Saturday.

16-year-old rhythmic gymnast Ng Joe Ee helped Malaysia clinch two more gold medals in individual events at Arena Birmingham.
Ng Joe Ee tak cukup 1 emas, sekali lagi dia buat kejutan utk apparatus riben pula. Tahniah, Joe Ee, mengharumkan nama negara !! Enjoy kemenangan ni di sana! #semangatmenyengat #b2022 #cwg2022 pic.twitter.com/RlhjRGEpU9— ASTRO ARENA (@ASTROARENA) August 6, 2022
According to Stadium Astro, Ng first got gold in the ball event and then the ribbon event.
She also became the first Malaysian to win two rhythmic gymnastics gold medals at the Commonwealth Games, surpassing Elaine Koon and Amy Kwan who had one each.

Ng dedicated the two gold medals she won to her Russian coaches. The Malay Mail reported that she had to compete at the Commonwealth Games without both of her coaches, who were barred from entering the United Kingdom.
Instead of giving up, they made do with online training and their efforts paid off handsomely when Ng brought home not one but two gold medals.
I am freaking happy right now, I did not expect to win gold at all but I believed all my hard work before the Games had finally paid off. This win is for my parents too as they were the ones who keep supporting me by sending me to training.Rhythmic gymnast Ng Joe Ee
Earlier, the national contingent had already won four gold medals through the badminton team and weightlifters Aniq Kasdan, Aznil Bidin and Bonnie Bunyau Gustin.

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Tiktok Has Removed Harmful 13 May Content From The Platform

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Tiktok reiterates that they have zero tolerance for hate speech and violent extremism.

They said this in a statement regarding videos spreading disinformation about the 13 May 1969 incident, which resulted in an official death toll of 196.
READ MORE: Alarming Rise In Number Of Inaccurate TikTok Videos On 13 May
They have removed these videos from the platform which were in violation of its Community Guidelines.
Moving forward, Tiktok will continue to be on high alert and aggressively remove any similar violent content including video, audio, live stream, images, comments, links, and other texts.
The company has also been in constant communication with relevant bodies such as the Malaysia Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) regarding the accounts involved in severe or repeated on-platform violations.
Tiktok users can also report problematic and harmful content to Tiktok by using the in-app reporting function.
To report:
Press and hold the videoClick ‘Report’

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[Watch] Elephants Moving To Higher Ground Might Signal Upcoming Bad Weather

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Motorists travelling along the highway in Gua Musang, Kelantan, recently caught a rare sight.

The rare sighting was also caught in a video and it showed a group of elephants moving to higher ground.
The elephants were seen slowly climbing a hill at Simpang Kuala Betis-Lojing area in Gua Musang.
The sight made the motorists stop to watch the gentle creatures making their way up the hill. The video also mesmerised curious netizens.
  @aimantransport #lojing #fyp ♬ bunyi asal  – Harris Mat Rasid
According to Kosmo, the Orang Asli community has a belief that the movements of animals signal the change in weather.
In this case, an Orang Asli villager named Pelinejon Assut, 38, said the elephants moving to the higher ground could be a sign of potential bad weather.
Other than having their habitat disturbed or looking for food, we’re not pushing away the possibility that the elephants are signalling that a natural disaster might happen. This is why the Orang Asli community will take it as a sign to prepare for the upcoming monsoon season in advance.Pelinejon Assut

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#AnakMalaysia Campaign Gains Traction Online For The Wrong Reasons

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A poster promoting a film campaign titled “Anak Malaysia” has gone viral online, butt for the unintended reasons.

The original poster with a stylized logo for the campaign name was shared via screenshot onto social media.

Some Malaysians joked that the design was deliberate to catch attention.

Some chided others for being too hard on the designer.
You shouldn’t be so anal about things— Helmy حلمي 希尔米 🇲🇾 🌺 (@dochelmy) September 12, 2020
But everyone took the opportunity to make puns.
…. just an Anal ysis, I guess… 🤔🤔🤣🤣🤣— Chap Krodit (@ChapKrodit) September 12, 2020
The original article has since been taken down, but the meme lives on thanks to screenshots (and Malaysians’ unwavering dedication to making jokes about everything).

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Dewan Rakyat: July 14, 2020 [LIVE]

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The Dewan Rakyat convenes for Day 2 of the Second Meeting of the Third Term for Parliament 2020.
Following Monday’s (July 13) meeting, the Dewan Rakyat had appointed Datuk Azhar Azizan @ Harun as the new Speaker of the House, and Datuk Seri Azalina Othman as Deputy Speaker.
Day Two – Tuesday, July 14, 2020
Morning Session – Minister’s Question Time
10:00 am – Following opening prayers, Parliament opens with Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun requesting Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim (BN-Baling) to apologize for remarks made towards Kasthuriraani Patto (DAP-Batu Kawan), on Monday, deeming it inappropriate and offensive. To which Abdul Azeez conceded.
10: 15 am – Dr. Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen (DAP-Bandar Kuching) questions the Home Minister on the government’s plan to improve the process and guidelines for stateless children in Malaysia to attain citizenship. In reply, Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainuddin said that the government has updated its standard operating procedures (SOP) to speed up the registration processes for stateless persons below the age of 21.
10: 30 am – Wong Hon Wa (DAP-Bukit Bendera) asks the Ministry of Housing and Local Government on the status of local government elections, In reply Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin said that the ministry, since 2018, was still in process of preparing a proposal to be presented in 2021. The ministry had also formed committees to review issues regarding policies and mechanisms for elections, educate the public as well as research on local election “models” based on other countries that could be implemented in Malaysia.
10:48 am – Minister’s (written) question time ends. Parliament now proceeds to the minister’s oral questioning sessions.
10:50 am – Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim (BN-Baling) questions the Rural Development Minister regarding complaints by rural communities on economic hardships and uncertainties. Replying to the query, Rural Development Minister Datuk Dr. Abd Latiff Ahmad said that the government was intensifying efforts to increase the income of Malaysia’s rural population by means of implementing training and entrepreneurship programs.
11: 00 am – M. Kulasegaran (Independent-Ipoh Barat) asks the Human Resource Ministry on the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic on unemployment in Malaysia as well as the implementation of government’s Covid-19 aid programs to supplement the economy as well as Malaysian jobs.
11:59 am – Deputy Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said sits as the first woman Dewan Rakyat Speaker in the history of Malaysia.
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12:10 pm – Parliament proceeds to discuss orders of the day and motions.
12: 20 pm – Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (BN-Pontian) in a speech to the Dewan said that the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government as well as the appointment of Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as Malaysia’s 8th Prime Minister was valid, “Ini kerajaan pintu istana yang sah, bukan kerajaan pintu belakang (this is a royal government and not a backdoor government),” he said.
12:50 pm – Dewan Rakyat goes back and forth arguing the validity of the PN government with the opposition claiming that the PN administration had not been mandated by the rakyat. Members of Parliament (MPs) aligned with the government asserted that PN’s rise to power was a matter of circumstances and was done so in accordance with the nation’s laws.
12: 50 pm – Ahmad Maslan (BN-Pontian) continues with his speech, thanking the Malaysian public, especially the nation’s frontliners for their efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic, besides praising the PN government’s actions in implementing measures to supplement the economy. Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham (PH-Beruas) interrupted by saying that the government’s actions during the pandemic should not be counted as a win as the country is now deeper in debt, owing to some RM3.5 billion.
1:02: pm – Dewan Rakyat breaks for lunch.
Afternoon Session – Orders of the Day and Motions
2:30 pm – The bell has been rung. Parliament returns after lunch with Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon preceding.
3:00 pm – Ahmad Maslan (BN-Pontian) continues with his speech, requesting the PN government to provide updates on various issues pertaining to the rakyat, the economy, immigration, education, unemployment, infrastructure, housing and etc. and the government’s plans for the future in lieu of the previous PH administration.
3:15 pm – Ahmad Maslan (BN-Pontian) adds that the government should bring back programs that were discontinued under PH, such as the National Service Training Program (PLKN), the National Civics Bureau (BTN), and the government pension scheme, among others.
3:25 pm – Ahmad Maslan (BN-Pontian) proposed for the government to take on an “economic revolution” aimed at ensuring that Malaysians would earn a median monthly household income of RM8,000 as well as initiate a “quantum leap” to transform the rakyat, especially the Bumiputeras, into high-income earners and entrepreneurs.
4:15 pm – Ahmad Fadhli Shaari (PAS-Pasir Mas) takes the floor and asks the government to review the terms, conditions, and thresholds of its social aid programs such as the National Database on Poverty (eKasih) in light of the latest national poverty line (RM2,208), as well as for the government to fully take into account the ongoing disparities between the urban and rural communities in Malaysia.
4:45 pm – Ahmad Fadhli (PAS-Pasir Mas) continues stating that the government should take proactive measures to address issues and weaknesses pertaining to the country’s infrastructure that was brought to light during the Covid-19 crisis. Adding on to the topic, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman (Independent-Muar) hopes that there would be a bipartisan effort to continue with PH’s National Fiberization Connectivity Plan on widening the nation’s internet connectivity.
4:55 pm – Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (PH-Port Dickson) takes the hall and expresses anxieties that the “new normal” caused by the Covid-19 pandemic would bring about “old” systemic problems with corruption within the government.
(YouTube/Astro Awani)
4:58 pm – “Because we know the damage did not start with Covid-19, corruption spreads in such a systemic manner that it could be called a culture that is difficult to overcome unless we seriously committed and incessantly create a new culture.” said Anwar Ibrahim (PH-Port Dickson) while posing the question on how Malaysia is expected to come to a “new age” if old habits continue.
5:20 pm – Anwar Ibrahim (PH-Port Dickson) questions why the government’s Covid-19 economic stimulus package was passed without a parliamentary debate, mentioning a need for more fiscal injection into government aid and social security programs, while adding that Parliament must be utilized to debate government actions.
5:30 pm – Parliament suspended today’s session and would continue at 10 am tomorrow.

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How Malaysians Are Unknowingly Abusing Their Pets? Find Out If You Are Guilty

It’s always a wonderful thought to have a furry little companion waiting for you to return home. However, what people usually don’t realise is that pets are family and they come with a set of responsibilities.
We often hear of glaringly public animal abuse cases of strays such as this man who murdered a pregnant cat by placing it in a dryer of a launderette. He had been sentenced to 34 months in jail and a RM40,000 fine.

K. Ganesh (second right) and A. Mohanraj (second left) leave the Selayang Sessions Court October 16, 2018.  – Photo credit: Bernama via Malay Mail

And then there are cases where the perpetrators are unknown, such as this dog that was painted green in Subang. It could have either been a complete stranger with psychotic tendencies or worse, the owner themselves.
SUBANG – Seekor anjing memiliki bulu berwarna hijau dipercayai dicat oleh individu tidak berperikemanusiaan menggemparkan penduduk di sekitar Subang Bestari.😡😡😡 pic.twitter.com/khI88sAANDâ€” 999 Malaysia 🇲🇾 (@999Malaysia) November 13, 2019

“SUBANG – A dog believed to have been painted green by a heartless individual shocks the entire neighbourhood in Subang Bestari.“
While there are messed up people out there, what about animal abuse cases we’re unaware of? What if how we treat our own pets may seem normal to us, but in reality, are abusive in a legal sense?
According to the Animal Welfare Act 2015, Part V Article 29: Cruelty to Animals, these are ways an owner could unknowingly abuse their pets:
1. Not providing them with sufficient food and water while you’re away or leaving them out in the sun or rain.
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2. Feeding them things that might be toxic to them (e.g. feeding chocolates to a dog).

3. Keeping them leashed to a chain that’s too heavy, too short or too tight to the point of limiting their natural movements.
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4. Keeping them in unreasonably small cages in ratio to their physical size.
5. Letting them go out unattended while they’re suffering from an infectious disease.
6. Abandoning them after moving to a new house.

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7. Keeping too many of them in one small containment/cage (read: overcrowded space).

Upon being found guilty, you can be charged with a fine of at least RM30,000 (maximum RM100,000), or jailed for less than 3 years, or both.
However, if you’re a witness of any of these acts of abuse instead, here are some of the ways you can do your part:
Gather photographic and/or video evidence of animal abuse. Get the necessary details, i.e. the perpetrator’s address, animal(s) involved, date & time of occurrence.Report to the Department of Veterinary Services (DVS) via:– Whatsapp: 019-2242233– Email: pro@dvs.org.myAlternately, you can also reach out to the regional DVS. You can find the full list of contacts here.
Animals are living and breathing creatures like us and should be protected at all costs. If you ever plan to have pets, you have to remember that although they’re just a small part of your life, you’re their entire world.

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Umno Supreme Council Member Tests Positive For Covid-19 While Campaigning In Sabah

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Umno supreme council member Datuk Mohd Razlan Muhammad Rafii has tested positive for Covid-19.

Speaking to Malaysiakini, Razlan said that while the preliminary test results were positive, he is still waiting for the results of the swab test to confirm if he is really infected, adding that he hopes the initial test results were a false positive.
The first test was an RTK (rapid test kit), this second test is an RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction). The results should be out today or tomorrow.Datuk Mohd Razlan Muhammad Rafii to Malaysiakini via Malay Mail
Razlan has been campaigning for the upcoming Sabah elections and tested positive while campaigning in Sipitang.

He is now being held at a hospital in Kota Kinabalu while he waits for his confirmatory test results.

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Apple Has Been Putting Up Free Creative Sessions Online And We Didn’t Even Know It.

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Since May 2017, Apple has been hosting hands-on sessions led by highly-trained team members.

In select cities, world-class artists, photographers, and musicians teach sessions from basics and how-to lessons to professional-level programmes.
These free “Today at Apple” sessions are held at every Apple Store worldwide.
Since there are no Apple Stores in Malaysia, we have been missing out. Because of the pandemic, everyone has been missing out.
Legendary hip-hop producer RZA leads an “Art of Beatmaking” Session at Apple Williamsburg, Brooklyn.
However, not contempt with letting a good thing go to waste, Apple has started putting up these “Today at Apple” sessions on YouTube.
Right now, there are only two videos with the #TodayAtApple tag: one on how to draw yourself as a Peanuts character and the other on shooting and editing otherworldly photos in night mode.
Although these tutorials are Apple-centric, they are not Apple-specific.
How to draw yourself as a Peanuts character
For example, you can follow along and draw Peanuts characters with a pencil and paper if you don’t have an iPad.
If you are an aspiring videographer, there is also the “Shot on iPhone” series that is filled with ideas and tips for shooting more interesting videos.

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Schools To Remain Closed, Exams Postponed Or Cancelled

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Schools are to remain closed, rather indefinitely, until the nation recovers from the Covid-19 pandemic.
The Ministry of Education (MOE) announced that classrooms nationwide would remain empty until the country is convinced that situations have returned to normal and that the safety of our children is secured.
Senior Minister (Education) Dr. Mohd Radzi Md Jidin speaking on a live broadcast from Putrajaya on April 15.(Credit: YouTube/NST Online)
Examinations postponed/canceled
Though the 2020 academic calendar is to proceed as scheduled, MOE declared the cancellation of this year’s UPSR (Standard 6) and PT3 (Form 3) exams.
The ministry explains that the cancelation of the tests would not have an impact on student appraisal and overall school results – understandably, results from both the primary and secondary level exams would essentially determine a student’s qualification for the next stages of their education.
MOE says that a brand new evaluation system will be used to grade students based on â€œotherâ€ means.
(Credit: Bernama/Malay Mail)
Meanwhile, the 2020 Form 5 SPM, and SVM exams, as well as the Form 6 STPM and STAM semester finals, have been postponed.
This yearâ€™s SPM and SVM examinations will be moved to the first quarter of 2021â€™s academic year, while the STPM second and third-semester finals will be pushed to August 2020 and the first quarter of 2021, respectively.
STAM tests will also be moved to the first quarter of 2021.
College intakes
With exams now pushed forward, MOE together with the Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) has decided to freeze intakes of tertiary students to the nationâ€™s colleges, universities, and institutions.
Intake for foundation, matriculation and diploma courses would be suspended till July or August 2021, and degree courses would only be open in September or October that same year.
On a side note, the ministry adds that the public would be given 2-weeks notice if schools are to reopen and that faculties would have to abide by strict protocol and guidelines provided by the authorities.

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Two Malaysians Set Out To Archive The Diversity Of Malaysia On Instagram

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Malaysia is celebrated for being a diverse melting pot. Ethnicity plays a big part in our lives, and culture shapes everything from what we eat to how we present ourselves.

In an effort to document the amazing diversity of the country, RP Project aims to showcase all Malaysians in traditional attire.
Helmed by content creator Pearl Tan and photographer Raisa Azzam, the RP Project is an ambitious undertaking that involves Malaysians of all ethnicities in a creative setting. Thus, A Malaysian Archive was born, featuring everyday Malaysians in connection with their roots.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by A Malaysian Archive (@amalaysianarchive) on Sep 15, 2020 at 7:00pm PDT
A Malaysian Archive presents everyday Malaysians in beautiful traditional wear. This includes oft-overlooked Malaysians of non-major ethnicities, like the Berawan, Dusun Liwan, and Baba Nyonya; as well as Malaysians of mixed heritage, which doesn’t make them any less Malaysian!
They include interviews of the diverse personalities, touching upon topics of culture, personal experience, and how ethnicity shapes their lives.
         View this post on Instagram           Leovelna Voon Hui Zhe (@potappleo) Ethnicity: Berawan, Chinese Leovelna, 19, is a young enthusiastic individual who only at the age of 17 got her licence of being a Zumba instructor back in her hometown of Bintulu. Aside from that she is an extremely skilled taekwondo martial artist who’s already achieved her black belt. Traditional Wear: Berawan Traditional Wear handmade by her mother Leovelna & Mary’s interview will air this 19th, Saturday. #amalaysianarchive A post shared by  A Malaysian Archive (@amalaysianarchive) on Sep 16, 2020 at 1:01am PDT
While the idea began with two friends throwing suggestions at each other, the initial project garnered astonishing response from the community.
We initially thought at most 10 people will respond back, but the first day itself we already had 30 inquiries!Pearl Tan to TRP
In fact, they soon began to receive support from sponsors and collaborators who wanted to take part. Sean Koay, a Chinese-Peranakan collector of vintage baba nyonya outfits, loaned his collection to the project. SPG By Bijan sponsored their artfully decor venue to be used. And of course, volunteers signed up and showed up to share their personal stories and culture with the project.
         View this post on Instagram           Sean Koay Thian Juan ( @juansean_ ) Ethnicity: Chinese Peranakan (Baba Nyonya) Sean is a culture enthusiast who enjoys investing his time in researching and finding connections of his heritage with other communities around the Malay Archipelago. He finds joy in sharing his heritage from antique textiles to food. Sean has just recently embarked his journey on building his F&B start up – GALANGAL (@Galangal_KL) about Penang Nyonya Food. His goal is to open a humble eatery serving good, affordable and unintimidating meals for Malaysians. "To understand a culture, we have to taste it." Traditional Wear: Batik Print Shirt paired with his Great-great Grandmother's ibu kerongsang #amalaysianarchive A post shared by  A Malaysian Archive (@amalaysianarchive) on Sep 20, 2020 at 4:01am PDT
Our generation is full of amazing mixes and we hope to showcase the beauty of Malaysia- not just to Malaysians- but everybody in the world!Pearl Tan to TRP
The project is nowhere near finished, as RP Project are still looking for more volunteers to take part to grow the archive. With enough portraits, they hope to display all these stories in an exhibition to be shared worldwide.
There are easily 40-70 ethnicities in East Malaysia alone and we hope to capture their stories. Besides that, we would love to expand the range of ages as well.Pearl Tan to TRP
For those interested to take part in A Malaysian Archive, feel free to reach out to them on their Instagram.

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Malaysians React Quickly With Humor As Politicians Scramble In Parliament Chaos

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The Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah dropped a bomb on the fourth day of the Special Parliamentary Meeting, claiming that he never consented to the Emergency Ordinances being lifted.

His statement triggered a ruckus in Parliament and as MPs and Ministers rushed to figure out how to move forward, new Covid-19 positive cases in Parliament were detected, triggering a lockdown.
Additionally, some Ministers left Parliament during the recess, but before the lockdown, and rushed over to the house of Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yassin, who was not present at Parliament due to unspecified health reasons.
READ MORE: [Just In] Agong Says Has Not Consented To Emergency Ordinance Being Revoked
As the panic and confusion continued in Malaysian politics, on social media Malaysians turned to jokes and memes, as we are wont to do during any moment of national crisis.
Malaysians be like… pic.twitter.com/521bDwlCUp— Typical Malaysian (@TypicalMsian) July 29, 2021

Ernest Ng, a popular cartoonist, equated the entire fiasco to the popular game DOTA, likening what Parliamentary Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan had done to “throwing the game” by claiming that the Emergency Ordinance were cancelled, without the Agong’s consent, essentially sabotaging his own team.
Taki throw game.Leading at 70minutes with mega creeps and he jumped in and chrono his own entire team.Now kena team wipe, rapier dropped, nobody got buyback.If Malaysian politics was DOTA.— Ernest Ng Bro (@ernestngBRO) July 29, 2021
Some also wondered if the ensuing chaos will be settled in time to catch Malaysian badminton athlete Lee Zii Jia’s men’s singles match against China later today.

Comedian Mikhail Svrcula referenced the whole situation to the Netflix show Tiger King, which ramps up the drama in extremely rapidly in various outlandish ways.
Malaysian Parliament is the Tiger King of 2021— Mikhail Svrcula (@Mikhail_Svrcula) July 29, 2021
Even MPs themselves managed to find the humour in the issue.
I was asked by YB @FuziahSallehMP (PKR Kuantan) to comment about today’s event on her facebook live.I told her, if there is an Olympic event called Parliament Gymnastics, Malaysia had won a gold medal today. https://t.co/d93q5jXsiI— Wong Chen (@WongChenPKR) July 29, 2021
For the time being, Parliament is suspended and will only resume next Monday due to these unforseen circumstances and Covid-19 scares.

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Outraged over dead puppy, M’sians call for solutions and shelters

Malaysians are expressing outrage regarding the treatment of dogs in the comments of a Facebook post by the Malaysia Animal Association.
The post includes a picture of a puppy at the end of a dogcatcher’s pole and an unconfirmed allegation that it had been strangled to death in a local council operation to catch strays.

This little one only lived for about 3 months. It didn’t know anything and still didn’t know how cruel the world is. It was strangled cruelly and its life ended with an unwilling death. Where are our values and caring nature? Is there no more humane method and thought by us as guardians and leaders on the face of this earth?
(A rough translation of the post by Malaysia Animal Association)
The emotional post caused a strong response and was shared over a thousand times in just 5 hours, with hundreds of comments.

Many were express sadness or anger at what had occurred, saying they would have intervened if they had been present.

One more prominent post was a warning that those who mistreat animals will somehow receive retribution.

Another user suggested that an allocation be made in the Federal Budget to create an animal sanctuary island and pay for food and care of the animals.

Instead of an island, another user suggested a shelter in every district, questioning why this had not been done previously.

(Feature Pic Credit: Persatuan Haiwan Malaysia – Malaysia Animal Association Facebook page)


The Beer Factory Partners Guinness To Create Limited-Edition Guinness Snowskin Mooncakes

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Mid-Autumn Festival is almost upon us, and that means lots of mooncakes.

Eating mooncakes is an essential custom to celebrate Mid-Autumn Festival, which falls on the 15th day of the eighth lunar month, or 10 September this year.
Beyond food, mooncakes are a profound cultural tradition deep in Chinese people’s hearts, symbolizing a spiritual feeling.
To mark the occasion, local bar chain The Beer Factory (TBF) and Malaysia’s favourite stout, Guinness, have partnered once again to create the limited-edition Guinness Snowskin Mooncakes.
Known for its deep roasted flavours and velvety texture, the Guinness Snowskin Mooncakes will be a treat for fans this festive season.

Wrapped up in a velvety black snowskin, Guinness Mooncakes set themselves apart with deep roasted flavours of Guinness.
The chocolate-infused lotus pastes combine with an alcohol-infused golden bean paste centre to create a rich and indulgent treat.
Exciting New Flavour
To add to the merriment, a newcomer in the market, premium wheat beer Edelweiss, has joined the longstanding partnership to create exclusive Edelweiss Snowskin Mooncakes.
With white chocolate snowskin depicting the snow-capped peaks of Europe and its iconic flower, the Edelweiss Mooncakes make the perfect pair with Guinness Snowskin Mooncake.
The Edelweiss Mooncakes are rich in the refreshing flavours of Edelweiss combined with alcohol-infused lotus paste.
Limited edition Guinness and Edelweiss mooncakes. (Pix: HEINEKEN Malaysia)
Hassle-Free Online Purchase
Fans can place their orders through TBF’s website for collection from their preferred participating TBF outlets at a later date.
Each set of two limited-edition mooncakes is priced at RM98, where fans can also mix and match the Guinness and Edelweiss variants.
The mooncakes are only available while stocks last, fans should not miss adding these mooncakes to their celebration this year.
TBF founder Kent Chua said the elegant and premium presentation box makes it an ideal gift for Guinness and Edelweiss lovers.
It is said in ancient times that the Mid-Autumn Festival was created from a long-lost story about love and reunion. This year, The Beer Factory is embracing the true essence of the festival by introducing a newly curated Edelweiss Mooncake to pair with our iconic Guinness Mooncake.TBF founder Kent Chua on the mooncakes symbolising two moons coming together to celebrate family reunions and love this festive season.
For more information on TBF, visit www.facebook.com/thebeerfactory.
For more information on Guinness and Edelweiss, visit their social media pages at www.facebook.com/guinnessmalaysia and www.facebook.com/edelweissbeer.my.
Why Do We Eat Mooncake During Mid-Autumn Festival?
Its round shape, like the full moon, symbolizes a family reunion.
All families share mooncakes when they admire the moon on the night of the festival.
Mooncakes used to be made at home, but very few people make them at home nowadays.
READ MORE: What Kind Of Tea Goes Best With Mooncake?
Mooncakes have a rich and varied history of 3,000 years in China and are synonymous with the legend of moon goddess Chang’e.

The predecessor of the mooncake is the Taishi cake in the Shang Dynasty (17th century BC – 1046 BC) and Zhou Dynasty (17th century BC – 256 BC).
For a long time, mooncakes were used as sacrifices during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
A popular Mid-Autumn legend claims moon cakes were instrumental in overthrowing the Mongol dynasty that ruled China from 1271–1368.
Mid Autumn Festival 🏮🏮What is the History of the Mid Autumn Festival🌟🌟 How to Celebrate it 🌟🌟🏮🏮🌟🌟#happymidautumnfestival #mooncake #moon #midautumnfestival2021 #midautumnfestival #mooncakefestival #moonfestival #China #Chinesetraditional #中秋節 #中秋节 #中秋节快乐 pic.twitter.com/d4eVQc5hco— demelsa del sánchez (@demelsavoy) September 10, 2021

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Brazilian judge tells twin playboys, â€œYouâ€™re both the fatherâ€

A Brazilian judge ordered two identical twin men to both pay child support after a DNA test to determine which one had fathered a daughter proved inconclusive because identical twins have identical DNA.

Even Maury Povich would struggle with this one and twice now women on his show have found out their set of twins were conceived from two different fathers.TWICE.(Pic Credit: NBC Universal)

The BBC reported that the twins, who have not been named, used their identical looks to date multiple women at the same time and get out of trouble when they were caught cheating on their girlfriends.
However, when one of the women became pregnant, they both refused to admit which of them had impregnated her, possibly assuming the real father could then avoid paying child support.
Now, instead, theyâ€™ll both pay the child support so that little girl will get double the alimony. Also, both their names will be on her birth certificate.


Closure Of Public Parks Against PM’s Speech, KL MPs Urge DBKL To Reopen

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Nine Kuala Lumpur (KL) members of parliament (MP) have disagreed with City Hall’s (DBKL) decision to close all public parks, claiming that such an action goes against Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s speech, where he said that all public parks can remain open.

However, DBKL announced yesterday that the 14 public parks under its jursidiction will be closed, including the children’s playgrounds. This is because based on their previous experience, the public failed to adhere to SOPs while in the parks.
In their announcement, DBKL noted that residents may still jog and cycle in the areas around and surrounding the parks, but the parks themselves will be closed.
In the joint statement, the MPs noted that Muhyiddin addressed the mental toll of citizens under the MCO, which is why he allowed recreational activities such as jogging and cycling.
During the CMCO and RMCO, recreational activities were allowed without the use of a mask.(Credit: TRP)
For Kuala Lumpur residents, public parks are the most suitable, controlled and safe environment to carry out these activities in accordance with all the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the National Security Council (NSC).The joint statement
Instead, they urged DBKL to consult with the National Security Council (NSC) to come up with stricter SOPs so that residents can enjoy their recreational activities in the parks while still staying safe.
The MPs who signed the joint statement are Tan Kok Wai (DAP-Cheras), Fahmi Fadzil (PKR-Lembah Pantai), Teresa Kok (DAP-Seputeh), Nik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (PKR-Setiawangsa), Fong Kui Lun (DAP-Bukit Bintang), Datin Tan Yee Kew (PKR-Wangsa Maju), Hannah Yeoh (DAP-Segambut), Lim Lip Eng (DAP-Kepong) and P. Prabakaran (PKR-Batu).
Naturally, Malaysians had thoughts of their own. Some agreed, while some didn’t.
I agree. All KL parks should be open. There is nothing better than some fresh air and sunshine in times like this. There is zero evidence of any transmission in parks. It is extremely important to exercise outdoors to stay healthy and boost our immune system— Positivity (@tellthetruthalw) January 13, 2021
Not everyone have big houses that you can jog or cycle or exercise in. PM had said its ok to go out for riadah… Does PM not make sense here? I think the PM understood the need for ppl to go out for some form of exercise but with proper SOP in place.— ᴮᴱ Elise (@Elise_JeTaime) January 13, 2021
You can see the joint statement here:
Kenyataan bersama Ahli-Ahli Parlimen Pakatan Harapan WP KL: Pertimbang Semula Penutupan Taman Awam@DBKL2u @niknazmi @teresakok @YbPraba @hannahyeoh @limlipeng pic.twitter.com/ULE9nS8Wyr— Fahmi Fadzil #BantahDarurat (@fahmi_fadzil) January 13, 2021

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Abby Choi’s Murder: What We Know So Far

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Many people have been shocked by the news of Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi Tin-fung’s grisly death which led to the arrests of her former in-laws, allegedly over a property dispute.

They allegedly chopped up her body and cooked parts of her body in two pots of soup that were found with radishes and carrots inside.
Choi had a good relationship with her former in-laws even after the divorce and even bought a four-bedroom property in Kadoorie Hill, Ho Man Tin, for them.
When Choi decided to sell the HKD67 million (about RM38 million) home that was under her former father-in-law’s name Kwong Kau, their relationship soured. A close friend claimed Choi wanted to sell the house as an investment move.
Despite Choi promising to buy them another home, he had strongly voiced against moving away from the upscale area where high-profile celebrities such as Andy Lau and Kelly Chen owned estates there.
Due to this, he’s strongly believed to be the mastermind behind her murder.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Abby Choi (@xxabbyc)
Here’s a timeline of events that happened since 22 February.
22 February (Wednesday) – Hong Kong socialite Abby Choi and her chauffeur, who’s her former brother-in-law, Anthony Kwong, were supposed to pick up her 8-year-old daughter from school. However, Choi never appeared.
24 February (Friday) – Two days later, police investigated her disappearance and attempted to confirm the details of her whereabouts given by Choi’s former in-laws. Police discovered a pair of female legs believed to be Choi’s in a refrigerator inside the rented apartment in Tai Po, about 20 minutes drive north from the disputed property.
Police said Kwong Kau had rented the apartment a few weeks earlier and alleged that Choi’s former in-laws have deliberately given police misleading information about Choi’s whereabouts.
The police also discovered Choi’s purse, ID and credit card in the apartment. The apartment reportedly has no furniture except for a sail covering the walls.
The other items found include an electric saw, two pots of soup with human tissue inside, a meat grinder that was used on human flesh, two types of meat cleavers, a hammer, face shields, and black raincoats.
Due to the grisly discovery, Choi’s former brother-in-law Anthony Kwong, former father-in-law Kwong Kau, and former mother-in-law Jenny Li were arrested on Friday itself.
WATCH: The police in Hong Kong discovered ribs in a soup pot and limbs in a refrigerator — believed to be parts of Abby Choi’s dismembered body — in a three-storey rental house a few days after she was reported missing last Tuesday (Feb 21). https://t.co/58ssWIozja pic.twitter.com/fAY15iIxFW— TODAY (@TODAYonline) February 27, 2023
25 February (Saturday) – Choi’s ex-husband Alex Kwong, Anthony’s younger brother, was caught attempting to flee Hong Kong on a speedboat at Tung Chung pier on Lantau Island. He was found with roughly HK$500,000 in cash and another HK$ 4 million in luxury watches.
26 February (Sunday) – Anthony Kwong, Kwong Kau, and Alex Kwong were jointly charged with Choi’s murder after police discovered a skull, hair and rib-bones in one of the pots that were found in the apartment the other day.
Jenny Li was charged with the perversion of justice for allegedly destroying evidence that would have implicated her in Choi’s murder.
Another woman, known by her nickname “Yung Yung,” is allegedly Kwong Kau’s mistress and is believed to have been together for six months. She works as a masseuse at a massage parlour in Prince Edward district.
Yung Yung is believed to have helped Kwong Kau rent the apartment where Choi’s dismembered body was found. She also allegedly helped to rent a luxury flat in mid-February in the Arch Sky Tower development in West Kowloon that was used to harbour Alex Kwong from the police, who was aware of his father’s extramarital affair.
Police arrested her on Sunday on the streets of Tsim Sha Tsui.
While all that was going on, more than 100 officials searched unsuccessfully for more human remains over the weekend in a cemetery Kwong Kau and Anthony Kwong visited the day Choi went missing. The officials also searched in the sewage system around Kwong Kau’s apartment.
To date, the police believe Choi was attacked in a blood-splattered seven-seater van that was found at Kwong Kau’s apartment on Sunday. The back of the skull had a hole, which pathologists believe to be the cause of death.
Who is Abby Choi?
Abby Choi was the daughter of a wealthy family running a construction business with dealings in China and had a personal net worth of more than HK$100 million (S$17.2 million).
She’s known for her luxurious life, especially her unique sense of style. The style icon is known for mixing and matching pieces in unexpected ways. Her passion for fashion has seen her attending this year’s Paris Fashion Week and appearances in magazines such as Vogue, Harper’s Bazaar and Elle.
She appeared on the cover of the fashion and luxury lifestyle magazine L’Officiel Monaco last month, where she was praised for her impeccable sense of style. The magazine also noted that Choi carved a name out for herself as one of the most sought-after influencers in the industry and a true trendsetter.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Abby Choi (@xxabbyc)
Choi married Alex Kwong when she was 18 years old and they had two children together. After the divorce, she started a relationship with Chris Tam Chuk-Kwan, the son of the founder of the dining chain TamJai Yunnan Mixian.
Choi and Tam have two children together. However, they didn’t register their marriage so it’s believed her inheritance will go to the two children she has with Alex Kwong.
Friends and family shared that she was a kind, caring and loving person. Her current husband, Chris Tam, said he was thankful to have her in his life.
When Abby was alive, she was a very kind person and always wanted to help people. I feel anyone who had a chance to be her family or her friend are blessed.Chris Tam was quoted as saying on Facebook
Choi’s friend Pao Jo-yee, who offered a hefty reward for Alex Kwong’s capture before his arrest, said Choi was the type of person who wouldn’t have enemies.
Choi also loved spoiling her mother and has showered her with gifts. Her mother, who goes by the name “Fifth Sister” on Douyin, regularly shared snippets of her life and videos of being with her daughter.
She said Abby was her “kind-hearted big baby” and a filial daughter. During Choi’s last birthday celebration, she said it’s a blessing to bring up grateful children.
Since the news of her death, Choi’s mother has not spoken but she has been seen liking comments on her Douyin videos from netizens expressing their condolences.
The in-laws’ sketchy history
Choi’s former father-in-law Kwong Kau, 65, was formerly a police sergeant who was awarded the Hong Kong Police Long Service Medal in 2001. He resigned in 2005 after allegedly being involved in a rape case.
His wife, Jenny Li, 63, is a retiree who was declared bankrupt in 2017.
Choi’s ex-husband, Alex Kwong, 28, is jobless but he is wanted by the police for years after jumping bail in a fraud case. He allegedly defrauded victims of about HK$5 million from 2014 to 2015 in a gold investment business.
His brother, Anthony Kwong, 31, was Choi’s business partner and they were directors of companies that owned Bear Bear Snack. However, the pancake stall was reportedly involved in contractual disputes totalling more than HK$130,000 and he had been sued by a bank for unpaid debt in 2019.
Abby Choi’s Alleged Murderers – Rape Suspect, Con-man and More…https://t.co/NxgYeonlDZ #AbbyChoi #HongKong #HelloHongKong @hkpolicerecord @hkpoliceforce@TheSun@SkyNews@BBCWorld@thetimes@guardiannews pic.twitter.com/mjNEyX37J9— Real Hong Kong News (@RealHKNews) February 26, 2023

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MySejahtera Adds Check-In Function At Business Premises

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MySejahtera will be adding the check-in function in at business premises, according to Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
It’s an application made by the government to monitor the movement of the rakyat to curb the spread of Covid-19.
Some outlets are already going to adopt the function such as three Aeon outlets who will be among the first commercial premises to use it starting 2 June, according to The Star.
He said the app will help the government to monitor visitors in an orderly manner for commercial premises which includes factories, construction sites and offices.
The app currently has around 770,216 registrations with 929,276 health status evaluations.
You can download it on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.

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Here’s How TikTok Shop Is Helping Emerging Entrepreneurs

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TikTok is helping more than just influencers gain reach and keep people on trend, they’re also helping brands and businesses to flourish online through their social commerce, which is the new method of online shopping.

Move along e-commerce, social commerce is coming your way!
As part of the one-year anniversary of TikTok Shop, they’re celebrating it by sharing their game-changing impact on the business industry.
(Credit: Freepik)
By offering local businesses and entrepreneurs a chance to showcase their products to a wider audience, TikTok Shop has disrupted the traditional mode of e-commerce, empowering small businesses and helping them reach new customers.
In an exclusive interview, TikTok Shop and Zucca told TRP how a trailblazing local fashion brand is successfully handling its operation well by using TikTok Shop.
They also gave online business tips and tricks shared by Wilson Leong, FMCG Category Director of TikTok Shop Malaysia as well as Gary Ng, Co-Founder of Zucca Commerce.
TikTok Shop says, “It’s all about creativity”
Wilson Leong, FMCG Category Director of TikTok Shop Malaysia, says creators know what is the best way to resonate with their audiences.
1. What services does TikTok Shop provide to brands so that they can increase their sales by using TikTok Shop?
TikTok Shop provides a suite of e-commerce solutions for sellers to increase orders, sales performance, and video views, and help businesses thrive by selling directly through their TikTok accounts. It offers unique experiences for shoppers to discover and purchase products through in-feed videos, live streams, and creator products without leaving the TikTok app.
We believe that this combination of shopping and entertainment, which we refer to as “shoppertainment” – where the shopper can be entertained, buy and sell all at once – is the future of e-commerce.
Zucca’s TikTok page with various types of trending fashion videos. (Credit: Zucca / TikTok)
TikTok Shop also holds campaigns and sales promotions to incentivise buyers and merchants, for example, we recently partnered with StarVendors to bolster, support, and drive the growth of local SMEs, by launching the Mega Raya Fest 2023 to showcase our first-ever LIVE selling that sellers will carry out in a physical event setting. For the buyers on TikTok Shop, they will be able to see the sellers in action for themselves, and can even purchase the products through the LIVE sessions on the spot.
2. Can any brands truly increase their revenue and customer engagement by creating popular TikTok videos?
Yes, creating popular TikTok videos can definitely increase a brand’s revenue and customer engagement, especially among younger demographics. Brands that create entertaining, engaging, and relevant content on TikTok have the potential to reach millions of users and build a loyal following.
Besides, with our Shoppable Video launched, which can provide our buyers with a seamless user experience from influencer content to online stores, where one can be entertained and purchase their necessities all in one place. It allows sellers to promote their products and services creatively and attract their audiences in ways that could not have been possible before.
(Credit: Freepik)
Video content will still remain the key approach in shoppertainment, live video streaming is gaining in popularity and shows no signs of slowing down too. Personalised and targeted content will continue to be an effective tool. Overall, if a brand invests in creating engaging and relevant TikTok videos, it will have a strong chance of increasing its revenue and customer engagement on the platform.
3. What are the greatest strategies for using TikTok Shop to market products?
Again, creating engaging and creative content is very important as TikTok is all about creativity and entertainment, so it’s important to create content that resonates with your target audience. You can even utilise trending hashtags and music to make your videos stand out as trends play a big role on TikTok, participating in popular trends can really help increase the visibility of your content.
Besides, creators or livestream hosts on TikTok have large followings and can help you reach a wider audience. Identify influencers in your industry and collaborate with them to create sponsored content that promotes your products.
Oftentimes, creators know what is the best way to resonate with their audiences and they might also be able to reach the potential customers that you have never reached out to, so it’s important to tap into this area and allow the creators to engage with your audience to build relationships and increase loyalty.
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Besides that, we regularly offer seasonal or limited-time campaigns along with specific hashtags where brands can create their content and tag the specific hashtags to increase their brands’ visibility and engagement on the platform. For example, we recently concluded our #TikTokShopBazaarRamadan and #TikTokShopBazaarRaya hashtag challenge, during the campaign period, we incentivise buyers with benefits like cash vouchers, rewards, and offers from participating stores.
Lastly, make sure to take advantage of our available features such as Shoppable Videos and Product Category. Recently, we even launched the Shopping Centre for users to find more product options and help merchants better manage orders within TikTok Shop. It makes shopping easy and convenient by streamlining consumers’ shopping flow, where they can directly access anything related to shopping activities in one tab.
4. Where does TikTok Shop expect to be in the next 5 years?
We are committed to our continuous efforts to grow within the Malaysian market and supporting SMEs and entrepreneurs that are looking for an opportunity to grow or start their businesses online.
We will also continue to work closely with the government to carry out initiatives that aim to grow the local economy. For example, we partnered with MDEC last year for their DE Dagang initiative, which seeks to help Malaysian businesses in the sectors of Tourism & Craft, Halal & Agriculture, and Export (Malaysian-made products & Malaysian brands) to leverage digital platforms for their growth.
Zucca Commerce says 35% of monthly sales are repeat customers
Gary Ng, Co-Founder of Zucca Commerce, says when a product aligns with the market trend, it can attract a massive amount of attention and interest from potential customers.
1. In your experience as a seller, can any brands truly increase their revenue and customer engagement by creating popular TikTok videos?
I can say that TikTok videos have the potential to increase revenue and customer engagement for brands that use them effectively. In my opinion, it all comes down to creating fun and engaging content that resonates with TikTok’s young, tech-savvy audience. By leveraging popular TikTok trends and working with influencers who have a large following on the platform, we have been able to reach a wider audience and increase our sales.
(Credit: Zucca / TikTok)
However, I also believe that it’s important for brands to approach TikTok marketing with a clear strategy in mind. Simply creating a video that gains traction once does not guarantee long-term success, and brands need to have a solid plan in place for how they will continue to engage with their TikTok audience and drive sales over time.
Overall, I would say that TikTok has the potential to be a powerful tool for brands looking to increase their revenue and customer engagement, but it needs to be used strategically and creatively to be effective.
2. Can a seller’s business actually expand if their product becomes viral?
A business can expand significantly if its product is aligned with current trends. At Zucca, we have seen firsthand the impact that a hot-selling product can have on our business.
When a product aligns with the market trend, it can attract a massive amount of attention and interest from potential customers. This increased exposure can lead to a surge in sales and revenue, as well as a significant increase in brand awareness.
However, it’s important to note that trends and consumers’ demands are often unpredictable. Again, sellers need to have a clear strategy in mind and make a consistent effort and investment to maintain business performance.
3. What are your greatest strategies for using TikTok Shop to market your products?
One of our strategies aside from creating engaging content, is to leverage the influence of popular creators. With that, we are able to reach a wider audience and build brand awareness in a short amount of time. We recognise the importance of maintaining the authenticity and native essence of our content.
Zucca brand doing their live stream (left). Zucca TikTok’s page (right).(Credit: Zucca / TikTok)
Therefore, we also invest heavily in content production to showcase the quality of our products and enhance our brand equity. An example is that we often showcase our products with talents or models as we believe that by providing our audience with practical and valuable information about our products, for example showing the clothing on an actual human body, we are able to build trust and establish ourselves as a reputable brand in the eyes of our customers.
4. How do you (ZUCCA) evaluate success in TikTok Shop compared to other platforms?
At ZUCCA, we evaluate success in TikTok Shop by examining the level of customer engagement and retention rates on the platform compared to other platforms. One of the key differences between TikTok Shop and other platforms is that it provides us with a direct channel of communication with our customers.
This allows us to address customer concerns and queries in real-time, for example, the feedback we received from our live streams has helped us in making informed decisions and reducing guesswork when it comes to improving our products and services which has resulted in a higher retention rate compared to other platforms.
In fact, 35% of our monthly sales are generated from repeat customers. Overall, we believe that our success on TikTok Shop is driven by our ability to connect with our customers and address their needs in a timely and effective manner.

All in all, it looks like small or medium businesses can actually make it big if they advertise their products on a social commerce platform. It just takes time, hard work and perseverance.
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Via TikTok Shop, sellers can sell their products there through an easy and navigatable product showcase profile tab, they can do LIVE streams to promote/auction their products and they can also do short entertaining videos (advertainment) to attract potential customers.
Not to mention, they may also utilize tons of other features on TikTok Shop to leverage their businesses. To start, just get familiar with their TikTok Shop Seller Centre and you’re good to go.
So much potential through just one tool: Social Media. And you thought TikTok was just a short video dancing app. Think again.

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E-Scooter Regulations Incoming? Transport Ministry Wants To Propose Laws On Micro-Mobility Vehicles

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The government will introduce a by-law to regulate the usage of electric scooters (e-scooters) as the micro-mobility vehicles were covered under the Road Transport Act 1987 (Act 333) when it was amended in August 2020, Malay Mail reported.

Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong said that by-laws are needed to provide a clear definition and specific regulation to handle micro-mobility vehicles as well as to make it clear which vehicles are permitted and not permitted to use.
Micro-mobility vehicles are defined as “any vehicle that is propelled by electrical means, an internal-combustion engine or human power or a combination of electrical means, an internal-combustion engine or human power, and having a maximum speed of 50 km/h”.
The Ayer Hitam MP said that there are concerns that some e-scooters are driven too fast and may pose a risk to other users, adding that a license may be required for a person to operate any vehicles that can achieve certain speeds.
Read More: [Watch] Malaysian Woman Shatters Her Jaw After Cyberjaya E-Scooter Accident
Wee pledged to look at all aspects of the micro-mobility vehicles before formulating the by-laws, adding that there’s a high variety of micro-mobility devices produced, with certain e-bicycles can move faster than the regular ones.
He also stressed that the definition of micro-mobility devices must be defined clearly through the by-laws and must be regulated for the benefit of all users.
E-scooters are not permitted on public roads as well as highways. Those who are found to violate the law can be fined RM300 for the first offence and RM1,000 or three months in jail for subsequent offences.
However, those who apply for a special license from the director-general of the Road Transport Department (JPJ) are permitted to operate the micro-mobility vehicles on the public road.

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Karpal Singh Receives Dato’ Seri Utama Title 6 Years After His Passing

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Six years after his passing, the late Karpal Singh has been posthumously conferred the Darjah Utama Pangkuan Negeri (DUPN) award.
The award, which bears the title “Dato’ Seri Utama”, was given at this year’s investiture of state awards, medals, and honour in Penang, during a ceremony held in conjunction with the 82nd birthday of Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Abdul Rahman Abbas.

Born in Penang, Karpal was an Indian Malaysian politician and lawyer.
His political career began in 1970 when he joined the Democratic Action Party (DAP). By 1974, he won a seat in the Kedah State Legislative Assembly before being elected into Parliament four years later as the MP for Jelutong, Penang.
Karpal was a controversial figure who gained the nicknamed “the Tiger of Jelutong” by admirers after serving five terms as Jelutong MP. He held the Jelutong seat for over 20 years before he lost it in 1999, but then joined Parliament again serving as MP for Bukit Gelugor from 2004 to 2014.
He is also credited for leading DAP to its strongest ever performance in the 2008 general election.
As a lawyer, Karpal was regarded as one of Malaysia’s most prominent, due to his fearlessness and integrity. During his lifetime, he took a number of high-profile cases, such as drug-trafficking cases against foreign nationals and Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s sodomy cases.
Karpal was an opponent of the death penalty, especially for drug-trafficking cases.
Karpal Singh. (Credit: The Edge)
Karpal died in the early hours of 17 April 2014 in a car crash on the  North-South Expressway near Gua Tempurung, Perak.
His car, a Toyota Alphard, collided with the right side of a slow-moving, five-tonne lorry carrying cement, steel, and tiles.
His personal assistant, Michael Cornelius also perished in the accident, while his son, Ramkarpal, an Indonesian maid, and the driver sustained injuries.

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Skeletal Remains In Submerged Car Belonged To Johor Man Who Was Missing For 10 Months

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Pekan police found human skeletal remains in a car that was pulled out of Sungai Api-Api in Nenasi, Pahang, yesterday (23 July).

According to NST, the human skeletal remains are believed to be of the man who was reported missing about 10 months ago.
An elderly man carrying out some work near the riverbank discovered the submerged Nissan Grand Livina at 11.40am.
Pekan police chief Superintendent Mohd Zaidi Mat Zin said the car was damaged to the front, left and right sides.
Initial inspections revealed a body covered in mud and a worker’s pass registered in the name of Muhammad Iman Aqmar.

The remains have been sent to the Tengku Ampuan Afzan Hospital in Kuantan for post-mortem. The car was towed to the Pekan district police headquarters for further investigation.
A check on the vehicle’s registration number found it was linked to a missing person report made in Pasir Gudang, Johor by family members of a man named Muhammad Iman Aqmar Dzulkarnain.
On 30 October last year, a woman, Asmawati Kadir, 55, lodged a police report regarding her missing son Muhammad Iman Aqmar, 24.
He was unreachable after leaving home in Johor around 1am the day earlier for work in Kemaman, Terengganu.

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Much Ado About Fireworks, Should It Be Legalised?

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The recent announcement by Local Government And Development Minister Nga Kor Ming that the federal government planned to legalise fireworks has sparked debate among Malaysians.

While some think that it is a good move, others think it should not be legalised at all.
Although in our country, firecrackers appear to be a must during festive seasons such as Chinese New Year, Hari Raya Aidilfitri, Deepavali and Christmas, there is no denying that it is still dangerous and sometimes can cause life altering injuries.
For example, the incident where an 18-year-old lion dancer lost one eye due to a firework mishap.
READ MORE: 18-Year-Old Lost His Eye To Fireworks During Lion Dance Performance
Fireworks are illegal in Malaysia under several Acts. The only type that were legal for public use were the Happy Boom and Pop-Pop as they do not contain any dangerous chemical substance.
According to the Explosive Act 1957, fireworks are considered to be explosive items together with gunpowder, dynamite and detonators.

In the Act, it is also stated under Section 5 that any person found possessing, manufacturing and importing fireworks can be sentenced to 5 years’ imprisonment, or a fine of RM10,000, or both, upon conviction.

Another offence according to the Act under Section 6, states that if any person were found to endanger any lives or property can be jailed for 7 years or fined RM10,000, or both, upon conviction.

According to the Minor Offences Act 1995, any individual who is found letting off banned fireworks can be jailed one month or fined up to RM100, or both, upon conviction.

With such laws, some may question about the fireworks that are displayed during New Year Eve’s celebrations, at concerts or big events.
These are legal because it has to go through a tedious process of obtaining permission from the Ministry of Home Affairs (MOHA) and it is only allowed for formal government events and concerts, as reported by World of Buzz.
Even then the application has to go through the orders of the Police for security, Fire Department for safety and Public Aviation Department for air traffic control during the deployment of the fireworks.
All this measures are taken to ensure that no one is hurt during the firing of the fireworks and to ensure no damages to infrastructure.
Nga assured that by legalising fireworks, the country’s revenue can be increased and it can also be a step towards stopping the smuggling activities of illegal firecrackers, as reported by The Star.
He has also assured that, if the firecrackers are legalised than the products that are shipped into the country has to follow the requirements and standards set by our government.
However, the real question is that will this move by the government bring any benefit to Malaysians?

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Snake Hitches A Ride With Unsuspecting Biker

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Many bikers have travelled alone on their bike, with their friends or loved ones. Some even travel with their pets.

However, a fellow Malaysian encountered an experience where he had a passenger he was not aware of until he stopped to refuel his bike.
When he lifted the seat to refuel, the biker found a Python curled up next to the fuel tank.
Wan Muhammad Firdaus Latip shared this experience on Facebook yesterday.
According to the post, he said that during his journey, the ride felt odd despite having recently changed the oil filter of his bike.
However, he continued his journey and stopped at a Shell petrol station in Jasin to refuel. When he opened his bike seat, he said his heart almost stopped when he saw a Python resting there.
Since the Phyton was just resting, Firdaus went ahead and pumped the fuel for his bike.
Later, he pushed his bike near the tyre pump area and asked for help from the staff to capture the snake and put it in a plastic bag.
He then released the snake in a forest.
He also advised others to always check in their bike seats for uninvited guests.
Netizens who read the bizarre incident shared their thoughts in the comment section.

Have you ever experienced such an incident?

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Arts and Science streams to be a thing of the past in 2020: what Mâ€™sians are saying

Ever since most Malaysians can remember, the schooling system in the country has decided which subjects students learn based on a streaming system which placed students into classes that taught either science or arts.

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Finally, after so many years, the Education Ministry has finally admitted that the system has restricted the potential of school children and resulted in a lot of wasted talent.

“… some parents force their children to pursue certain subjects because it was their dream, not that of their children” – FINALLY… someone’s said it.
Streaming system wasted a lot of talent, says Maszlee https://t.co/KJIZjvsiO1
â€” Walski in SUPER LIBERAL doses (@walski69) October 15, 2019

â€œThatâ€™s why starting next year, science and philosophy students can take subjects according to their preference. It can be combined.â€
 Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik via Free Malaysia Today
Speaking to the Malaysian community in Frankfurt, Germany last weekend (Oct 13), Education Minister Dr Maszlee Malik said that the current basis for how a student enters a particular stream is flawed.
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The announcement has received mixed reactions from Malaysians. There are some who are opposing the move, and some who believe it is a step in the right direction.
There are also those who have raised concerns about the implementation of a streamless education system.

it is a good move. cumanya drawing from my experience as cikgu jadual waktu sekolah menengah memang banyak perlu dipertimbangkan.cthnya adakah kita masih tertakluk kepada peruntukan masa minimum setahun kssm? apakah mekanisme eoperasi nk tentukan bil guru sepatutnya?
â€” NadHF (@nadrah_harith) October 15, 2019

“It’s just that, from my experience as a teacher, the secondary school timetable needs more reconsideration. For example, will we still be subjected to the same amount of teaching hours in the year? And how will the number of teachers be determined?”

agreed.so in a way, does this also means that students also need to understand earlier what they want to do in the future, in order to plan their subjects combination?
and perhaps there should be a limit to number of subjects taken.
â€” NadHF (@nadrah_harith) October 16, 2019

The news also had Malaysians thinking about what they might have liked to learn in school if they had the option to choose and shared what subjects they believe should be taught in school in this modern age.

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5. History6. GeographySecondary:1. Languages X 42. Advanced programming3. Math (up to calculus)4. Science (the usual)5. History6. Economics7. Accounting
â€” Amir Amadeus Hafizi (@amirhimself) October 16, 2019

Pre- school/ kindy: safe touch, basic survival skills (eg: how to cross the road, ride a train, call for emergency etc),
â€” Tutu kitty (@thatprancingcat) October 16, 2019

Financial Literacy from F1
â€” Imam Kuda (@napiez) October 16, 2019

If I hv a young kid today…I will teach them to use Word,Excel & Photshop while they are in Primary school.
Also get them their own 3D printer.
And memorise the times table.
Also get them into Cohen,Little Feat and Bowie.
Most of all get them to only wear sky blue.
😂😂😂
â€” khalidkarim (@khalidkarim) October 16, 2019

I would literally empower (and force) my kids to learn programming. It’s problem solving, algorithms, math and critical thinking all in one.
â€” Abhar (@fabhar) October 16, 2019

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It’s Hard Enough To Buy A House, What Happens When They Don’t Come On Time?

We know that purchasing a house is a difficult thing to do nowadays with the downpayment and also loan repayment process which can be decades-long.
But what if you’ve already spent your hard-earned money and it turns out that the Developer can’t hand over the keys to your new home in time?
Long story short, if your house is not completed on time, the Developer has to pay you.
The Federal Court ruled on Nov 26 that the Housing Controller can’t grant an extension of time (EOT) to Developers who are unable to complete their projects.
 National House Buyers Association representatives, lawyers and purchasers at the Federal Court.Picture Credit: The Sun
What is a Housing Controller?
A Housing Controller is appointed by the Housing and Local Government (KPKT) Ministry.

For the purpose of this Act, the Minister may appoint a Controller of Housing and such number of Deputy Controllers of Housing, Inspectors of Housing and other officers and servants as the Minister may deem fit from amongst members of the public service.
Act 118, Section 4 (1)

In the aforementioned case, the Supreme Court allowed the four appeals filed by 104 Purchasers in Sri Istana Condominium in Old Klang Road and dismissed two appeals brought by the Developer, BHL Construction Sdn Bhd.
In February 2017, the High Court, voided the order by the Minister to give a 12-month extension to the construction company.
The buyers want to stop the decision that allows the Developer a time extension for the delivery of vacant possession from 36 months to 48 months.
The five-member panel was led by Chief Justice Tan Sri Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat.

“By modifying the prescribed terms and conditions and by granting the Developer the EOT, the Controller has denied the purchasersâ€™ right to claim for liquidated damages (LAD)”
Chief Justice Tan Sri Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, via The Star
What is LAD?
Liquidated damages are estimated damages which starts at the time that a contract is agreed upon.
It’s based on a calculation of the actual loss the buyer is going to bear if the contractor fails to meet the completion date.
This means, if the Developer is unable to complete the project on time, they have to pay you compensation.
The Sun reported the LAD is 10% per year based on the purchase price.
For example, if the house is RM500,000, the Developers have to pay you RM50,000 per year.

The Chief Justice said the Housing Controller does not have the power to waive or modify the contract.
She also said the modification and granting of EOT was for the benefit of the Developer and did not appear as protecting or safeguarding the purchasers.
Also, there is no provision that enables the Controller to exercise the Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Ministerâ€™s powers.
The Chief Justice also said that whether or not the Developer had been granted an extension doesn’t mean it can be completed on time, adding that the EOT only determines the payment of LAD.
There’s also the fact that there’s also no decision made by the Minister to grant the EOT to the Developer because the letter was signed by one K. Jayaseelan on behalf of the Controller to convey a decision of the Ministry.
There was also an absence of the written statement by the Minister to allow the developerâ€™s appeal.

The problem started when BHL Construction failed to complete and hand over the units to the purchasers and applied to the Controller of Housing for a time extension.
The Controller rejected the Developerâ€™s application.
The Developer then appealed to the Urban Wellbeing, Housing and Local Government Minister who, in 2015, allowed an extension of 12 months.
As a result of the extension, the buyers were not able to claim for LAD.
But there are those who are unlucky as extensions have been given before, below is the number of EOT approvals from 2014 to July 2019:
Picture Credit: The Edge

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Lovable “Mak Idah” Gained Global Affection With Her Sweet Livestream Videos

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“Starting from just six kids, I now have thousands!” said 60-year-old Penang entrepreneur Rosidah Ahmad following her recent rise to “influencer” status after melting the hearts of netizens around the world with her sweet, sincere and humorous live streaming videos.

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Mak Idah, as she’s lovingly referred to by her fans, became the talk of the town when her Facebook Live “bundle” clothing business took off to great success with support from Malaysians online.
Read More: An Elderly Entrepreneur Shed Tears Of Gratitude When Netizens Swarmed Her Online Bundle Sale
Besides selling her stock of assorted garments for just RM1 each, Mak Idah captured the attention of many who now tune in to her late-night livestream videos to “gossip” and “talk gibberish” as the senior businesswoman calls it.
“Later at 2 am, everyone can come and join me to talk nonsense,” Mak Idah said casually as she invites people to join one of her streaming sessions.

Mak Idah’s popularity grew so much that she was even invited to appear on television at Astro Gempak TV.
(mak.idah.official/Facebook)
Businesswoman to blogger
Mak Idah told TRP that she had been an entrepreneur since the 90s’ – running a small business selling food, particularly Nasi Lemak. She later shifted her business online and began selling clothing with the wave of the Covid-19 pandemic and the Movement Control Order (MCO) that came along with it.
“I wasn’t able to operate business as usual because of government orders. I tried to make a living online through Facebook and sell bundle clothes for RM1 to the less fortunate,” she explained.
However, she said that there were also many kindhearted people who purchased her products so that Mak Idah would donate the clothes and food to the needy on their behalf.
With inspiration and support from her family members and a little technical help from her children, Mak Idah said that she was able to learn how to start and navigate her way through the online marketplace to run her business.
Now, Mak Idah has her own personal blog where she posts regular updates to entertain and share her stories to her audience or “kids” as she fondly refers to her fans.

In one of her livestreams, Mak Idah promised to continue sharing more of her personal life stories and even some of her favourite recipes with everyone who tunes in.
Mak Idah also said that she hopes to expand her business in the future, connect with more people and help those in need.
Show Mak Idah some love on her Facebook page, HERE.

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What My Mother Tells Me: Donâ€™t Eat Pineapple And Other Pregnancy Myths

All over the world, pregnant women are advised about what they should and should not eat when expecting a baby by friends, family members and even strangers.
Though well-meaning, the range of opinions and reasons why something should be avoided can be bewildering – can spicy food really make my baby an angry person?
Dark foods make the baby dark-skinned, but light colour foods like soy and milk will give the baby fair skin. Drinking jamu can help ease the birthing process and pineapples will either cause a miscarriage or…trigger labour?
Itâ€™s no wonder pregnant women are confused.
Before you shun tasty and probably nutritious food that might be good for both you and your baby, here are some facts for you to feast on.
DISCLAIMER: All the information in this article has been verified by a Dr. Rusyainie Binti Ramli. That being said, if you have any health concerns, do visit a doctor for proper advice, diagnosis and treatment.
Can I eat pineapple while pregnant?
How dangerous is this fruit? (Credit: Freepik)
Yes, pineapples are absolutely safe to consume while pregnant.
Pineapples cannot cause miscarriages or help you meet your baby sooner. This is a myth and it has not been supported by any scientific evidence.
If someone mentions that itâ€™s the enzyme bromelain contained in the pineapple that causes miscarriages, it still isnâ€™t true even though it sounds scientific.
Bromelain is an enzyme derived from the stem, fruit, and juice of the pineapple plant. It is commonly consumed as a health supplement and not recommended for pregnant women as itâ€™s safety hasnâ€™t been properly researched and may cause abnormal bleeding.
However, the amount of bromelain contained in a single serving of pineapple wonâ€™t likely affect you.
Bromelain tablets sold as health supplements. (Credit: Dewcare Concept)
Even if you eat more than a single serving, we assure you the acidity of the pineapple will probably hurt your tongue and give you a stomach ache long before you can eat enough to harm the baby.
In fact, according to the U.S Department of Agriculture (USDA), one cup of pineapple can contain almost 100% of the recommended daily intake of vitamin C for a pregnant woman.
Pineapples are also high in folate, iron, magnesium, manganese, copper and vitamin B6, all the healthy vitamins and minerals your baby needs to grow strong and healthy in the tummy.
It (should) go without saying, if youâ€™re allergic to pineapples, then please disregard this section. Also, if youâ€™re still worried about consuming pineapples, itâ€™s best to speak to your doctor for more information on pregnancy-safe foods.
Will dark-coloured foods make my babyâ€™s skin dark?
Chocolates are also dark coloured foods. Are you sure you wanna give these up for 9 months? (Credit: Freepik)
This is taking the saying â€œyou are what you eatâ€ a little bit too far. The colour of your skin and the babyâ€™s skin largely depends on genetics, not your diet.
Genetics dictates how much melanin you have in your skin cells. Generally, the more melanin you have, the darker your skin will be. And this wonâ€™t change no matter how much light coloured foods you eat.
The only thing that might affect your babyâ€™s skin tone (and yours too) is something called carotenemia – where your babyâ€™s skin tone appears yellow, or even orange.
Carotenemia happens when you only feed your baby food thatâ€™s high in carotene. Such food includes carrots, squash, sweet potato, and pumpkin. Babies that are being breastfed can also develop carotenemia if their mother is eating only these foods too.
Generally, foods high in beta carotene are also orange in colour. (Credit: Wellness Suite)
Carotenemia is completely harmless and goes away on its own as a wider variety of food is introduced to the diet. You should not restrict these foods from your childâ€™s diet or your own.
Jaundice and carotenemia are two completely different things but they appear similar – yellow/orange skin. Jaundice is caused by a high level of bilirubin in the bloodstream.
It occurs in babies when the babyâ€™s liver isnâ€™t mature enough to remove bilirubin from the blood. If you suspect your baby has jaundice, you need to take your baby to the doctor for treatment.
Can jamu help ease my labour?
Jamu is often consumed as a drink. (Credit: Eat Simple Food)
Jamu is a type of Malay traditional medicine believed to come from Indonesia. It is technically a herbal concoction made from natural materials such as roots, bark, flowers, seeds, leaves, and fruits, as well as animal-derived materials such as honey, royal jelly, milk, and eggs.
There has been some evidence that jamu has been used as a type of traditional medicine for as long as 1300 years ago, and considering the various natural ingredients used, it is believed to work as an effective health supplement.
Unfortunately, the industry of making and selling jamu has not been regulated. As such, there has been a rise of concern among health professionals on the quality, consistency, and cleanliness of distributed jamu.
Some distributors make the jamu at home, but their process has not been deemed safe by any regulatory board for medicines. (Credit: Mingguan Wanita)
Scientifically, there has not been enough research done to confirm the effectiveness or even safety of consuming jamu. Many local jamu distributers also have not gotten their products approved by the Health Ministry, or their products have only been approved as a safe food  – not medicine.
Due to this, it is best to stay away from jamu during a sensitive health period such as pregnancy and stick to things that have been marked safe for consumption for pregnant women.

Now, I hope some of this information cleared up any pregnancy doubts you mightâ€™ve had. Congratulations to you, weâ€™re confident that you are going to rock motherhood!
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We Sprayed Dettol On Everybody, Including Each Other, Says Immigration After Recent Incident

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Illegal immigrants who were detained during enforcement operations were sprayed disinfectants by the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) officers to prevent the risk of Covid-19, according to the government agency.

In a Facebook post, Immigration said that all who participated in the operation, including the Director-General, Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud, were also sprayed with the antiseptic as a preventive measure.
JIM would like to inform that the material used is antiseptic Dettol liquid and has been recognized to be effective for disinfection and not harmful at all. All officers including the Director General of Immigration who participated in the operation were also sprayed with the antiseptic. This action was taken as a measure to eradicate the Covid-19 infection, due to the extremely dirty and overcrowded living conditions.Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) via Facebook
The agency also said that it takes reports and writings made with the intention of tarnishing the good name of the department seriously.
In the same post, Immigration also said that detained illegal immigrants are given the best possible treatment by being provided with food, given toilet facilities during the document screening process and taken to hospital if found unwell.
Malaysians disapprove of action by authorities
The incident caught the attention of Malaysians recently after a video of the immigrants being rounded up and were sprayed with disinfectants by authorities surfaced on social media.
Why were the authorities spraying disinfectants on undocumented migrants during the operation last night?What is the purpose of doing so? Won't that be harmful to their health? I hope @KKMPutrajaya @DrAdhamBaba @DGHisham can advise them properly. pic.twitter.com/JJqXwyIGU9— Norman Goh (@imnormgoh) June 7, 2021
156 nabbed during raid
It was reported by MalaysiaKini that 156 undocumented migrants were arrested during a raid conducted by the Immigration Department recently, with legal action to be taken on employers for failing to provide their workers with proper accommodation.
Meanwhile, Astro Awani quoted Director-General of Immigration, Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud who said the illegal settlement is believed to have been established four years ago.
He also explained that in 2019 until now, a total of 1,052 employers have been prosecuted in court with fines collected in excess of RM19 million. In 2020 alone, a total of 509 employers were prosecuted and fined RM10.5 million.
So far this year, up to May, a total of 130 employers were charged with fines and RM3.2 million has been collected.

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