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

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The Malaysian government came to clarify the country’s rules on face mask for the “new normal”.

Following public confusion over implementation of the nationwide mandatory face mask regulations in public spaces, Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told Malaysians to simply refer to standard operating procedures (SOP) detailed on the National Security Council’s webpage.
Read more: Unclear Face Mask Rules Leave Some Malaysians Confused, And Others Angry
The minister explained that it was only mandatory for the public to wear face masks in “public and crowded places” and areas where physical distancing cannot be avoided.
This includes indoor areas such as shopping malls, markets, public transportation, and entertainment centers, as well as outdoor settings such as popular tourist sites, open fields, beaches, and assumingly streets that are busy with pedestrians and even office buildings.
Simply put, each person is required to wear a face mask as soon as they step out of their homes to public areas where there’s people around to curb the spread of Covid-19 and to avoid getting fined.
Exceptions for the rule are only given to certain groups of people, including children below two, people who are exercising and those who are traveling alone or with family members in their own vehicles.
However, the minister also mentions that it was okay for people to not wear face masks in areas that are open enough to safely physically distance from each other.
If we just say public areas only, then football fields are public places. If the field is wide enough to allow for social distancing, then no need to wear a mask. That’s why we say tempat awam yang sesak (crowded public areas).Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob  live on Facebook via Astro Awani

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[Day In The Life] A Volunteer Vaccinator Reveals What It’s Like Racing Against The Virus

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As Malaysia ramps up its vaccine drive to meet a fully vaccinated adult population by October, mega-vaccination centres (PPV)and the like are also working overtime to ensure that target is met one prick at a time.

At the helm of things are the volunteer vaccinators who work tirelessly to ensure you get a tiny drop of liquid gold to safeguard you from Covid-19.
TRP speaks to a vaccinator, who wishes to remain anonymous, on what it’s like to be a volunteer and yes, it’s all you can imagine and more.

Emery (not her real name) is a dentist working in Johor Bahru but due to the long-standing, and rather unpredictable Movement Control Order (MCO), moved back to the Klang Valley to accompany her parents to their vaccination appointments.
At the time of her move back home, Emery realised there was a need for more medical professionals to help and to be a vaccinator, one must be either a doctor, dentist, staff nurse or medical assistant.
The day starts at 6 am and dinner is sometimes at 10 pm

Emery works three to five days a week and does the full 12-hour shift at various PPV centres across Klang Valley.
I get up at 6 am, grab a bit of breakfast, change into my scrubs, get into my PPE, set up my vaccination station (arrange syringes, needles, and plasters), take the vaccines out of the main chiller, placed into iceboxes and we are good to go.
When work ends, Emery heads home and has a simple dinner consisting of three soft boiled eggs and toast. On some heavier days she says, she doesn’t eat dinner till after 10 pm.
After a long day, Emery likes to wind down watching her friends play computer games on discord or twitch.
The environment

Volunteering at different PPVs gives Emery a chance to experience the different centre setups.
Some she says are “nice, carpeted halls with chilly air conditioning” but other times it could be an indoor stadium or a school temporarily converted to be a vaccine centre with only fans to circulate the air.
If you’re wondering, yes food is provided for the volunteers but there isn’t much time to eat so instead they take turns with only 15 minutes before they continue for the day.
A compilation of food Emery has eaten at the various PPV centres she’s volunteered at.
Repetitive, tiring, but also fulfilling
As imagined, being a vaccinator is repetitive and tiring but for Emery, she likes to meet new people and being able to comfort people’s fears and make them realise that it isn’t so painful or scary, is what keeps her going.
She tells us that every new person she meets and vaccinates gives Malaysia a better chance of fighting the virus.
Fatigue is real
After seeing hundreds of patients, you’re bound to feel exhausted which sometimes leaves room for error.
That being said, stories have been popping up on social media with people reporting to have been given empty Covid-19 vaccines to the point that even international media caught wind of it.
I believe all healthcare workers are taught the principle “First, do no harm” when treating patients, and to always have the patients’ best interests at heart. Fatigue and accidents may happen especially if one works long hours non-stop every day, thus these incidents serve as a reminder to take breaks and strive for consistency.
Yes to selfies
Some vaccinators are particular about having photos and videos taken at the centre but for Emery, she always asks her patients to take pictures or videos of the process, including the vials and filled syringes. She believes that taking photos and uploading them on social media promotes vaccinations and hastens the vaccine uptake among the public.
Tales from the PPV

Emery tells us that one of the funniest things people commonly ask her is if they can take a shower after the vaccine. The answer is YES. “You must” she adds.
Another patient asked Emery one time to put more “numbing gel” on his arm. What he was referring to were the cold alcohol swabs they use to sterilise the skin before inserting the needle. For the record, they do not contain any numbing agents.
On the other hand, Emery experienced an incident when an individual with a pink wristlet accompanied a relative to come for a vaccination. He hid the band from RELA officers but was eventually caught while in the queue.
Because of his disregard, there was a long day of backlogs due to closing off and sanitising the area.
Challenges and favourite part of the job
For Emery, taking the syringe cap off and getting the bubbles out of the syringe is the most challenging part.
Aside from the technical part of it, Emery tells us of a time she had a patient who didn’t want the vaccine but showed up unwillingly.
I spent a good 30 minutes convincing her and at last,  she took the vaccine. I’m comfortable dealing with difficult patients, but if everyone were to be like this, it would increase the queue time outside.
Her favourite part of the job? When she’s told her injection doesn’t hurt at all because that means she did an excellent job in an otherwise prickly situation.

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PDRM Investigating Dr Han For Talking About Contract Doctors’ Strike

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The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) are investigating a doctor by the name of Dr Han for uploading a video clip on his channel “Gigi Han” explaining the contract-doctor appointment scheme in the public service sector.

It’s reported by Berita Harian that the police is investigating under Section 505 (c) of the Penal Code (Act 574) for with intent to incite any group to commit an offense as well as Section 233 of the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Act (MCMA) 1998 (Act 588) for improperly abusing network services.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director, Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan, said that the investigation revealed that in the video, Dr Han has called on the public to support and take part in the strike.
Dr Han said that the public can show their solidarity by changing their profile pictures on social media to black or monochrome from July 1 to 12 and uploading pictures with hashtags such as #SaveMYcontractHCW, #CodeBlackMY and #BlackMondayMY.
He said the protest was named as ‘Code Black’ – an emergency situation at the hospital due to threats to staff or bomb threats at the hospital.
The code is intended to provide support to contract-status medical officers who demand the same privileges as permanent officers. The individual also claimed that the system adopted by the government could affect the lives of Malaysians and health services for six decades since Malaysia achieved independence.Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director, Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan via Berita Harian
Abd Jalil said in the statement that the investigation paper will be completed soon before it will be handed over to the Attorney-General’s Chambers for further action.

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This Is How The Health Ministry Categorises Covid-19 Patients

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There’s a new virus spreading that’s making people sick. Some feel nothing but a tickle in their throats, while others find themselves rapidly approaching death’s door.
We’re pretty sure you’re aware of the Covid-19 pandemic.
While the situation is understandably scary and confusing, knowing how the Health Ministry (MOH) tackles positive cases can alleviate some of those fears.
Persons Under Investigation (PUI)
You’re only considered a PUI if you meet either of the following criteria:
Travelled to / resided in foreign country within 14 days before the onset of illnessClose contact in 14 days before illness onset with a confirmed case of Covid-19Attended an event associated with known Covid-19 outbreak
Onset of illness in this case means an acute respiratory infection with at least one of the following symptoms:
Shortness of breathDry coughSore throat

Additional symptoms that are deemed suspicious include difficulty breathing, persistent chest pain and fever that lasts longer than 3 days or recurring fever after 3 days.
Meanwhile, a close contact is defined as:
Health care associated exposure without appropriate personal protective equipment (PPE) in environments related to a Covid-19 patient.Working together in close proximity or sharing the same classroom environment with a confirmed patientTraveling together with a positive caseLiving in the same household as a Covid-19 patient
A person is only considered a positive Covid-19 patient with laboratory confirmation. Once they’re confirmed to have the virus, the Health Ministry then categories them into four levels.
Credit: Choo Choy May/Malay Mail
Stage 1 – Positive but no symptoms
No treatment required, just quarantine.
Stage 2 – Positive with mild symptoms
According to data released by the Health Ministry on 7th April, around 88% of positive Covid-19 patients are at Level 1 and Level 2.
Stage 3 – Positive with pneumonia, does not require ventilation
Stage 2 and 3 can be further classified based on the presence or absence of warning signs such as fever, rapid heartbeat (tachycardia) and increasing C-reactive protein (CRP) – a blood test marker for inflammation in the body.
Stage 4 – Positive with pneumonia, requires supplemental oxygen
Only about 5% of Covid-19 patients in Malaysia are at Level 3 and Level 4,
Stage 5 – Critically Ill with difficulty breathing, requires ventilation
5% of Malaysia’s Covid-19 patients are at this stage.
Medical personnel with a Covid-19 patient in ICU. (Credit: Barcroft Media/Getty Images)
The treatment regime for Stages 2 to 5 differs as new evidence for treatment emerges. In Malaysia, the anti-malarial drug hydroxychloroquine has been used for treatment of Covid-19 patients.
Malaysia is also set to begin drug trials, specifically remdesivir, for Covid-19 treatment under a World Health Organisation mega-research.

#COVID19Malaysia 88% pesakit positif #COVID19 di Malaysia berada tahap satu dan dua. 1. Tahap 1  ialah positif tetapi tidak bergejala.2. Tahap 2 ialah positif dan bergejala ringan. pic.twitter.com/Fae3ngInyZ— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 7, 2020

Discharge of patient
A Covid-19 patient is discharged when at least 3 rounds of tests bring back a negative result.
Additionally, at least three days (72 hours) have passed since recovery of symptoms with no more fever (without medication) and improvement in respiratory symptoms.

Malaysia’s fatality rate currently stands around 1.63%, which is significantly lower than the global rate around 5.6%. At the time of writing, Malaysia’s recorded positive Covid-19 cases stand at 3,963.
Remember to frequently wash your hands and practice social distancing. Stay safe, everyone!

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Covid-19: Fahmi Fadzil Confirms Lembah Pantai Staff Tests Positive

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A staff member at Lembah Pantai service centre has tested positive for Covid-19, says its Member of Parliament (MP) Fahmi Fadzil.

In a Facebook post, Fahmi explains that the staff member had recently returned from Sabah on 25 September.
On the advice of the Health Ministry, the Lembah Pantai MP and other staff members have undergone Covid-19 testing this morning and will undergo home quarantine.
We will undergo home quarantine for as long as Lembah Pantai district office directs us to and my office will be closed until the ‘home quarantine’ order is completed.Fahmi Fadzil via Facebook.
He also says that the office will undergo sanitization and disinfection this evening.

The Health Ministry announced that those entering Peninsular Malaysia between 27 September to 10 October will have to undergo home quarantine and be screened for Covid-19.
Four districts in Sabah with a cumulative 1,195 Covid-19 cases have been put under a 14-day Targeted Enhanced Movement Control Order (TEMCO) beginning today.

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Long Queues, Cancelled Orders & Police: What Happened At myBurgerLab Last Night

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A good number of myBurgerLab patrons had to go hungry yesterday as the restuarant was forced to close before they could complete their food orders. In response, the restaurant issued an apology, asking customers who had their orders cancelled to PM the restaurant directly.

One of our most basic duty in running a restaurant is to feed those who seek food from us. And today we failed some of you.myBurgerLab
The Bangsar branch of myBurgerLab was flooded with orders from their delivery partner right before the restaurant had to close at 8pm to comply with the new MCO rulings.
myBurgerLab explained that they had a huge influx of orders right before they were supposed to close.(Credit: Facebook)
The restaurant posted images from their CCTV footage which showed easily half a dozen delivery riders still waiting for orders to be completed at 8.30pm.
By 9pm, the police had shown up at the restaurant to enforce the MCO ruling, which demands all restaurants to be closed by 8pm.
A customer whose order was cancelled last night.(Credit: Facebook)
Still, the burger restaurant’s customers were understanding and many commended the chain on their sincerity.
Credit: Facebook
Why did they have to close?
The new ruling is one of the more unpopular SOPs during this MCO, as many have complained that 8pm is too early for restaurants to close.
READ MORE: Not Enough Time: Netizens Say Shops & Restaurants Under MCO Close Too Early
Many netizens argued that there should not be a time restriction for restaurants as dine-in is already not allowed. Having a time restriction would only serve to cause a mad rush to buy food before restaurant and hawker stalls are forced to close.
One of the replies on myBurgerLab’s post.(Credit: Facebook)
Additionally, for many people, work only ends in the late evening, giving them very little time to buy and takeaway their dinner. For people who may have late-night shifts, it’s even worse, as they can’t even pick up something to eat at a convinience store anymore, as they close at 8pm too.
READ MORE: Official MCO 2.0 SOP As Of 13 January (In English)
See myBurgerLab’s full post here.

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PAS & DAP Agree That You Should Drink A Spoonful Of Red Palm Oil Everyday But Should You?

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Last year PAS made light of former Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok’s encouraging people to drink a spoonful of red palm oil every day.
On July 16, 2020, in Parliament, Plantation Industries & Commodities Minister Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali has encouraged Malaysians to do the same.
Mohd Khairuddin, who himself is from PAS, even distributed red palm oil for free to all Members of Parliament, backing up Teresa’s claims that it contains tocotrienol- a form of Vitamin E.
Former Primary Industries Minister Theresa Kok was the subject of heavy ridicule in 2019 for promoting drinking a spoonful of red palm oil everyday vs Plantation Industries & Commodities Minister Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali touting the same today.(Credit: Malaysian Palm Oil Board- MPOB/Facebook & Buletin TV3/YouTube)
But the question remains, “should you drink a spoonful of palm oil everyday or not?” Here’s what we found out.
Firstly, what is red palm oil anyway?
A bottle of red palm oil produced via cold-filtration process.(Credit: The American Oil Chemists’ Society)
Oil produced from palm fruit is called palm oil, but the type of oil and its nutritional value varies according to the way it is processed.
Red palm oil is mildly processed, so it retains a lot of the healthy components such as carotenoids and antioxidants that are lost in traditional physical or chemical palm oil refining.
Palm oil fruit that’s the source of palm oil.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
It is this carotene that gives it the reddish hue, so the palm oil is deodorised at a low temperature to avoid thermal destruction of the carotenes.
In an ideal world, companies could sell unprocessed crude palm oil straight from the fruit as it has a high content of carotenoids, including β-carotene (a vitamin A precursor that gives carrots their color) and lycopene (protects against sunburns and certain types of cancers).
The oil is also rich in antioxidants, such as vitamin E isomers (tocopherols and tocotrienols), and phytosterols.
But due to its pungent smell and flavour, refining is required to make it palatable for use in cooking.
Red palm oil – the good stuff
As mentioned earlier, crude palm oil is pretty nutrient rich and red palm oil isn’t far behind.
One of the biggest perks of palm oil is its unique fatty acid composition – 50% saturated fatty acids, 50% unsaturated fatty acids – that makes it pretty stable.
Fatty acid composition of palm oil.(Credit: P Hariyadi 2020 IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 418 012003 via ResearchGate)
Without the need of hydrogenation, palm oil is a naturally trans fat-free oil.
Several studies have also shown some health benefits that include reduced blood pressure, improved circulation and normalized cholesterol levels. It can also provide increased protection for skin from sun damage and other environmental pollutants.
And as Teresa Kok and Mohd Khairuddin say, red palm oil does have a pretty high concentration of Vitamin E.
The Oxford Academic Nutrition Reviews indicates that palm oil contains about 19% of tocopherol (vitamin E). The paper also notes the potential effectiveness of red palm oil to overcome vitamin A deficiency in children and pregnant women and to improve visual and eye complications caused by vitamin A deficiency.
Palm Phytonutrient and its potential health promoting properties.(Credit: P Hariyadi 2020 IOP Conf. Ser.: Earth Environ. Sci. 418 012003 via ResearchGate)
In comparison, the cooking palm oil Malaysians typically use in the kitchen is the refined, bleached, and deodorized (RBD) palm oil that is bland, odorless, light yellow in colour.
So its nutritional value is significantly less than red palm oil.
A woman buying cooking oil at a supermarket.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Should you drink a spoonful of palm oil or not?
Please don’t do this.(Credit: Utusan Online via makanlena.com)
The aforementioned Oxford Nutritional review paper estimates that one teaspoon (5 g) of red palm oil will supply the recommended dietary allowance for vitamin A for infants and children, whereas double this amount (10 g) will supply the recommended dietary allowance for adults and pregnant women.
However, one of the biggest push back against drinking red palm oil is the fact that palm oil (red or otherwise) contains a higher percentage of saturated fats compared to other vegetable oils – which has long been linked to heart disease.
One tablespoon contains about 120 calories and 14g of total fat, including 7 grams of saturated fat, 5g of monounsaturated fat, and 1.5g of polyunsaturated fat.
The British National Health Service recommends the total fat intake for an adult should not exceed 70g in total with less that 20g of saturated fats.
So taking a spoonful of red palm oil is below the daily recommended intake (about 20% of total), though you would have to monitor other sources of fats in your diet.
(Credit: Harvist red palm oil/Facebook)
The World Health Organisation (WHO) also notes that reports of the health impacts of palm oil consumption in foods are mixed.
Some studies link consumption of palm oil to increased heart disease mortality, and increased risk of cardiovascular disease while other studies show no negative effects or even favourable health outcomes from palm oil consumption.
The paper published in the Bulletin of the World Health Organization also found that four of the 9 studies in their literature search showing overwhelmingly positive health associations were authored by the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) – which they noted called into question the credibility of claims in favour of increased palm oil consumption.
In general, the consensus among researchers seem to be that yes, red palm oil does have some highly beneficial compounds, but a lot more research is needed to determine the cardiovascular risk.

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Source:
Food safety & nutrition issues: challenges and opportunities for Indonesian palm oil
Minister promotes Vitamin E in Parliament based on palm oil
Harvard Health Publishing
Oxford Academic Nutrition Reviews
The palm oil industry and noncommunicable diseases
Palm Oil Has a Reputation for Being Bad for You—Here's What Nutritionists Really Think
Characteristics of Red Palm Oil, a Carotene- and Vitamin E–rich Refined Oil for Food Uses
The American Oil Chemists' Society
NHS Reference intakes explained
American Heart Association Trans Fat


[Watch] This ‘Atok’ Is 68 & Still Works As A GrabFood Delivery Rider

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Malaysian’s were amazed by viral videos of a 68-year-old man who was spotted supposedly asking for directions while making a GrabFood delivery at a residence in the Klang Valley.

The video shared by TikTok user Ashraff Danny, who was also a Grab-rider himself, saw the senior citizen all hunched over while carrying the signature green Grab delivery bag towards the building’s entrance.
Ashraff said that he had the chance to chat with the man at a motorcycle parking lot, where the man told him that he had been making deliveries for about two months now.
“I was sad when he said he does Grab for a living. Before this, he was working as a lorry driver,” wrote Ashraff in the video captions, saying that the man reminded him of his late grandfather.
Ashraff was keen on meeting with the man again – who he says regularly works around the Damansara area.
Favourite customer
Another TikTok user by the username roseabdullll later responded to Ashraff’s video revealing that the man was one of her favourite customers at the Petronas outlet in Sri Hartamas where she works and to whom the employees there affectionately refer to as ‘Abang Jek’ or ‘Atok’.
(Credit: roseabdullll via TikTok)
  @roseabdullll @Ashraf Danny atok balqis @bvlllll ..abgjek aka atok..#roseabdull #pssrihartamas @jamal_997 @hidayah8785  @masquerade0610  @d2nit ♬ Myself – Bazzi
Malaysians can’t retire
Though netizens were generally astonished and proud by the man’s diligence to continue working, others also felt a lil’ depressed at the fact that the senior still had to work in his golden years instead of retiring.
Previously it was reported that only 3% of the nation’s Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contributes have enough money to retire.
Finance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz said that there are around 3.6 million EPF members who have savings of less than RM1,000 while some 6.1 million contributors currently have less than RM10,000 saved up for retirement after a total of RM101 billion in withdrawals were made through i-Lestari, i-Sinar, and i-Citra by Malaysians struggling through the pandemic.
Read More: 6.1 Million EPF Members Have Less Than RM10,000 For Retirement, Says Finance Minister

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“We’ll Put It Sideways If You Want RM120” Technician Shows Budget Option To Customer Who Wanted To Install An Aircond For Cheap

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In Malaysia’s tropical climate, air conditioners are essential to ensure comfort.

At the same time, people want minimal costs when installing a conditioner.
An air cond technician recently shared a screenshot of the conversation with his customer on Facebook.
When the customer asked for a lower price, his response drew laughter from netizens.
The customer stated that he wanted to install a 1-horsepower air conditioner.
After learning the price was RM250, he asked, “Can it be cheaper?”
The technician said the price was the market price and asked the customer, “How much do you want?”
The customer said his budget was only RM120 and emphasized that he didn’t need to look good so long as the air conditioner worked.

The technician sent a picture to the other party, saying, “this is how it is.”
The photo shows an old air conditioner hanging sideways from the wall, and there is no support beneath it.
In other words, it looks shaky and dangerous.
Safety First
In the end, the customer declined to go ahead with the installation, and rightly so.
Most netizens urged the customer to spend more to ensure safety and avoid serious problems later.
Some pointed out several factors that need to be considered for installation, such as the type of air conditioning system and wiring and ductwork.
At the same time, netizens said that installing air conditioners will cost more depending on the horsepower.
Indeed, it is not only the best brand of air conditioner that matters but also installing it correctly.

Can Aircon Be Installed Anywhere?
In general, split air conditioning units should be installed in a central location in the room you want to cool or heat to ensure balanced airflow throughout the space.
The most appropriate location in the house or office space must be chosen to ensure its cooling effect within the building or room.
No installation of an air conditioner will be complete without the requisite amount of insulation in place.
Otherwise, the whole effort would be a waste and the occupants of the premises will not be able to enjoy the cooling effect of the air conditioners.
READ MORE: Hankering to Beat the Heat? Here Are Some Ways to Cool Down At Home Without The Air Conditioner!

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Man Orders Nasi Lemak, Gets A Surprise Gift

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Ever since the Movement Control Order (MCO) began on 18 March, Malaysians have opted to use food delivery services mainly for convenience and also because we can’t really go outside.
Already a week into Ramadhan and with the MCO now in its fifth phase, we have somewhat adjusted to the reality of not having the luxury to buy food from bazaars and instead use apps to get some berbuka treats.
The thing is, sometimes what we order might come with a “free gift” as one Twitter user discovered when he ordered nasi lemak from a local vendor online.
After opening his packet, what he found on top of nasi lemak was a pink bowl, which is presumed to be the apparatus used to put the rice inside the container.
Amused by his discovery, he shared a picture online which then caught the attention of netizens.
Jarang orang hibur kan aku masa berbuka ni. Tapi harini before berbuka, aku gelak non stop. Sebab terkejut hahahaha ni memang ada atau free gift? Confirm brader ceduk nasi tu dok pening mana hilang mangkuk dia 🤣😂😅 pic.twitter.com/WJhneSq3bVâ€” A (@Afqaz) May 4, 2020
They were also quite entertained with what he found as some commented that he was indeed a lucky customer who’ve just won himself a brand new bowl.
Freegift tu. Mungkin anda adalah orang yang ke 99â€” setan (@shytoonnirojim) May 5, 2020
Others even pointed out that it could’ve been used as a container for the sambal.
ok la tu, buat letak sambalâ€” Heisei (@danialazlann) May 5, 2020
Whatever the reason might be for the sudden appearance of the pink bowl, it’s a pretty funny thing to happen on Ramadhan and it did give us a few giggles.

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UiTM’s Investigation Reveals That B40 Student’s Mother Is Alive And Works In A Factory

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Recently, a viral video showed a lecturer at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) demeaning and berating a B40 student for not owning a laptop.

In the video, the student explained that his father was jobless and his mother has passed away. However, he still has siblings to look after.
READ MORE: [Watch] “That’s Why I Can’t Sit With B40 People”, UiTM Professor’s Statement Angers Citizens

The lecturer went on and told the student to sell her sister’s gold jewellery so he could buy a cheap laptop for himself.
The rude remarks by the lecturer ignited a firestorm online from netizens and politicians in Malaysia.
UiTM Student Representative Council president Rasydan Mohd Hassan urged the university to investigate and take action against the lecturer for her remarks.
READ MORE: UiTM Student Rep Council Urges University To Investigate And Take Action Against Rude Lecturer
UiTM’s investigation cracks open the truth
UiTM ordered its Vice-Chancellor of Student Affairs to the university’s Sri Iskandar campus in Perak on 30 March to carry out the investigation.
Some of the students clarified that the incident took place during the online lecture of Week 8 in the October 2021- Februari 2022 semester for the subject BCT633 (Construction Economic and Islamic Finance) that’s taught by Professor Dr Ts. Roshana Takim.
mStar reported that the student from Seremban, Negeri Sembilan is studying for a Bachelor’s degree in Construction Technology.
The university records showed that the student did not apply for financial aid (zakat) but he did have a PTPTN loan.
Investigations also revealed that the student’s mother is still alive and works as a factory operator.
In addition, the student has his own personal laptop but did not bring it to campus.
The viral video that kickstarted the whole investigation was also shared online without prior agreement from the student involved.
What’s UiTM’s decision?
After deliberations, UiTM has decided that:
No action will be taken against the lecturer and student to maintain peace and harmony.The lecturer’s contract, which was just renewed on 15 March 2022, will not be renewed.
However, UiTM’s decision still depends on advice from the Ministry of Higher Education (KPT).

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[JUST IN] 34 Districts In Selangor No Longer Under EMCO, Says Ismail Sabri

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The government has implemented the Enhanced Movement Control Order (PKPD) in 34 districts in the state of Selangor which is scheduled to end today, 16 July 2021, according to Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The MKN has evaluated the presentation of the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) on the current situation and agreed not to extend the EMCO in all the districts involved.Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Credit: MKN
Previously, the EMCO was implemented in most districts in Selangor and several areas in Kuala Lumpur to curb the spread of Covid-19.
READ MORE: [JUST IN] EMCO For Several Districts In Selangor And Some Areas In Kuala Lumpur Starting 3 July To 16 July
The Deputy Prime Minister also said that the government is cracking down on errant factories and businesses who do not adhere to Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs).
The government has stepped up the enforcement in terms of inspections on factories and business premises as there has been an increase in incidents of violations of government directives and gazetted SOPs.Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Diperketatkan (PKPD) di 34 mukim di Selangor TAMAT berkuatkuasa hari ini – @IsmailSabri60— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) July 16, 2021
Meanwhile, here are localities that will be under the EMCO starting from 18 July until 31 July:
Pahang
Kuantan district
Tanjung LumpurPeramuAnak AirSungai DerhakaKempadangSungai SoiKampung PahangTaman Seri InderapuraTaman Indera SempurnaTaman Tas & PandanSungai IsapLorong Seri TeruntumTaman Impianku
Temerloh district
Taman Chengal, Temerloh
Selangor
Damai Apartment, PJS 8, Damansara County, Petaling District.Jalan Pandan Indah, Ampang County, Hulu Langat District.Jalan Batu Nilam, Bandar Bukit Tinggi, Klang District.Taman Samudera, Batu County, Gombak District.
Sabah
Ladang Sawit KLK Lungmanis & Perumahan Kilang, MukimSilabukan, Lahad Datu.Kampung Pinolobuh Bukid, Kota Belud.PPR Taman Ehsan, Kudat.
Sarawak
Kampung Seratau.Kampung Astana Lot.Kampung Sungai Bedil Besar.

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Who is Malaysia’s top paid CEO?

The Securities Commission launched its Corporate Governance (CG) Monitor 2019 yesterday and we already know the top 20 highest paid CEOs in Malaysia.
The highest paid CEO was for family-owned companies Genting Bhd (RM168 mil) followed by Genting Malaysia Bhd (RM80.6 mil).It’s the same person, by the way.

Tan Sri Lim Kok Thay is the CEO for both Genting and Genting Malaysia so he makes a combined RM248.61 million a year.(Pic via: Genting Malaysia)

Sapura Energy Bhd’s CEO (RM71.9 mil) came in third and IOI Corp (RM39 mil) fourth.

Tan Sri Datuk Seri Shahril  Shamsuddin of  Sapura Energy(Pic via Sapura Bhd)

Datuk Lee Yoew Chor of  IOI Corp(Pic via IOI Corp)

The highest-paid GLC CEO was from healthcare firm IHH Healthcare Bhd (RM33.89 mil) in fifth place.

Dr Lim Suet Wun, CEO of IHH Healthcare.(Pic via IHH Healthcare)

GLC banks came in at 15th place with Malayan Banking Bhd (RM10.11 mil), 16th was CIMB Group Holdings Bhd (9.89 mil), and 19th was BIMB Holdings Bhd (8.17 mil).

Datuk Abdul Farid Alias  of Malayan Banking

Tengku Datoâ€™ Sri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz  of CIMB Group Holdings

Mohd Muazzam Mohamed of BIMB Holdings

Telekom Malaysia Bhd’s CEO was number 20 on the list (7.98 mil).

Imri Mokhtar of Telekom Malaysia.(Pic via Telekom Malaysia)

On gender diversity, women participation on the board of directors for the top-100 listed companies had increased to 23.7% last year from 16.6% in 2016.
Here, 28% of senior management positions in all listed companies were women while the average for Asia Pacific is just 23%.
Also, among directors aged 20 to 30 years old, 43% are women compared to only 15% in the 51 to 60 age group.
According to SC chairman Datuk Syed Zaid Albar, this suggests more gender diversity on boards in the future.

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Covid-19 Cases Jumps To 103, New Cluster Identified

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Malaysia records 103 new Covid-19 cases as of May 29, a day after reporting one of the country’s lowest daily infection count just yesterday.
According to the Health Ministry (MOH), the “jump” was attributed to infections detected among foreigners currently residing in the country.
Health Director-General Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah explained that only 12 Malaysian citizens were tested positive for the virus, while the rest were imported cases involving foreign nationals (7 cases) and locally transmitted infections detected among foreign and migrant workers (12 cases).
Terkini #covid19malaysia, 29 MeiKes sembuh = 66Jumlah kes sembuh = 6,235Kes baharu positif = 103Jumlah positif = 7,732Kes kematian = 0Jumlah Kes kematian = 115Sebanyak 8 kes dirawat di ICU dan 2 daripadanya memerlukan bantuan alat pernafasan. pic.twitter.com/2S5rJCgeCa— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 29, 2020
The DG also revealed the emergence of a new Covid-19 cluster involving a local cleaning company employing foreign workers.
The “cleaning company” cluster was detected after 24 Bangladeshi nationals were tested positive after undergoing mandatory screenings performed by the company at a private clinic.
Authorities are currently conducting contact tracing and other measures to ensure that the outbreak is contained.
Dr. Noor Hisham mentions that the rise in coronavirus cases among foreign and migrant workers was the result of them being forced to live in poor and cramped living conditions where it is impossible to maintain hygiene and social distancing practices.
Foreign workers in Malaysia have been living in dirty and cramped dormitories for years.(Credit: Malay Mail)
MOH welcomes the Human Resource Ministry’s decision to introduce new guidelines in the Minimum Standards of Housing and Amenities Act to ensure the safety, health, and welfare of all migrant workers in Malaysia.

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Malaysian Couples Are Getting Divorced Due To Financial Woes

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Couples are getting divorced due to financial troubles say the Congress of Unions of Employees in the Public and Civil Services (Cuepacs), stating that current wages are inadequate to support the average population.

Explaining that the current income level of the B40 group was insufficient in comparison to the present cost of living, Cuepacs president Datuk Azih Muda said the government must take action to revaluate minimum wage levels.
Cuepecs recommends that the government take immediate steps to review the minimum wage for the private-public sectors as the minimum wage set at RM1,100 and RM1,200 is too low and far from sufficient. Azih Muda as reported by Malay Mail
For those who are a little clueless about this income group classifications, here’s a quick guide based on the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DoSM);
T20
This group represents the top 20% of the population whoearn the highest income level in the country of at least RM13,148.
M40
The middle M40 group are those who earn less than RM6,275,taking up 40% of the population
B40
The bottom B40 group makes up the rest of the populationand are made up of those who make less than RM3000 a month.
Since January this year, the Malaysian government announced the standardization of the nation’s minimum wage level, setting it at RM1100 per month for both Peninsular and East Malaysia.
Azih said long-distance couples feel this crunch the most because of their financial commitments, such as having to consider commuting and housing expenses (which might be more than an average couples budget).
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With a salary of RM1,100 a month and after all the required deductions, a worker is left with only RM500 and if he has several children how is he going to live with that amount.Azih Muda via Malay Mail
Though reports from DoSM have noted fewer and fewer wedding bells over the past years, evidently, the number of couples who are splitting up has also decreased.
(Credit: DOSM)
The data showed that the number of marriages in the country fell from 200,274 in 2016 to 190,532 in 2017, while the number of divorces saw a decline from 51,642 cases in 2016 to just 49,965 the following year.
(Credit: MEME)

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Four-Year-Old Child Died Falling From Condominium In Setapak

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A four-year-old girl died after falling from the balcony of her residence on the 18th floor of a condominium at Jalan Danau Saujana 2, Setapak, here on Saturday.
Wangsa Maju District Police Chief Supt Ashari Abu Samah said police received a report on the incident in Block B, PV10 Condominium, at about 2 am.
Platinum Lake PV10 is a development located in Taman Danau Kota, Setapak, Kuala Lumpur. (Source: Facebook)
Astro Awani quoted him as saying that the child was sleeping alone and her mother was not at home.
Other occupants of the residence slept in their respective rooms and did not know the child was left alone.
The victim’s body was taken to the Kuala Lumpur Hospital for an autopsy.
Anyone with information related to the incident are asked to contact the Wangsa Maju District Police Headquarters at 03-92899222 or the nearest police station to assist in the investigation.
Ashari advised the public, especially parents, not to leave young children alone unattended, as the act could be considered negligence under the Child Act 2001.
Additional Safety Measures Needed
Meanwhile, the Alliance for Safe Community has said that additional safety measures at high-rise buildings are vital to prevent children from falling off apartments or condominiums.
Its chairman, Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye, said that ensuring child safety should be prioritised given the increasing number of children falling off high-rise buildings.
In 2018, the Housing and Local Government Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin had said that her Ministry would look into implementing additional safety measures at high-rise buildings.Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye urging the Housing and Local Government Ministry to revisit the issue.
According to her then, the Uniform Building By-Laws 1984 has set that balcony railings (of tall buildings) cannot be less than one metre high.
Zuraida said the Ministry will re-look the structure to see whether specifications in the law need to be changed.
Social activist Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye. (Credit: Malay Mail)
What is Child Act 2001 in Malaysia?
The Child Act 2001 (Act 611) is the country’s legislation for children’s protection, care, and rehabilitation.
The idea is that children are best looked after by their family unless intervention is necessary for the child’s safety and wellbeing.
The Act incorporates the core principles of non-discrimination, best interests of the child, the right to life, survival and development, and respect for the child’s views.
There’s a child act 611. Kenapa parents ini kurang bijak…… kesian anak yang jadi mangsa https://t.co/iK2laplBbh— dd (@dianaadlinn) January 6, 2020
The Child Act 2001 defines a “child” as a person under eighteen years.
Concerning criminal proceedings, Section 82 of the Penal Code [Act 374] stipulates the minimum age of criminal responsibility is ten years old.
READ MORE: Controversial Entrepreneur Criticised For Allowing Underage Daughter To Smoke

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Kuih: The Story Of Our Malaysian Heritage Of Flavours And Cultures

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It’s ramadan again, and what is this festive season without a little kuih-muih. Here’s a short selection of some of our favourite delectable treats.
Kuih Kochi
Kuih Kochi. Credit: icookasia Asian Recipe/Food Channel
Found in Javanese, Malay and Peranakan cuisine, kuih kochi is made from glutinous rice flour, and stuffed with coconut fillings with palm sugar.
Kuih Bengka
Kuih Bengka. Credit: Huang Kitchen
A sweet, traditional Malaysian-Nyonya kuih. Kuih Bengka is made of cassava (tapioca), coconut milk, sugar and water. Semi-soft, chewy and fragrant. It has an inviting aroma from the pandan leaves, eggs and coconut milk.
Kuih Talam
Kuih Talam. Credit: Kuali.com
A kuih of two layers. Kuih talam’s top consists of a white layer made from coconut milk and rice flour, whereas the bottom layer is green and is made from green pea flour flavoured with pandan.
Kuih Lapis
Kuih Lapis. Credit: keeprecipes.com
An Indonesian delight, Lapis means “layers”. A traditional snack of steamed colourful layered soft rice flour pudding. This steamed layered sticky rice cake or pudding is quite popular in Indonesia, and also can be found in the Netherlands through their colonial links. Kuih lapis is also very popular at home in Malaysia, and also neighbouring Singapore, and Brunei.  It was introduced by the Sino-Burmese to Lower Myanmar, where it is known as kway lapay or kway lapaysa.
Kuih Sago
Kuih Sago. Credit: Aarthi/yummytummyaarthi.com
Made from tiny tapioca pearls and rose flavouring,  it is then coated with grated coconut. Kuih sago is soft and bouncy.
Ondeh Ondeh
Ondeh Ondeh. Credit: Rasa Malaysia
Ondeh ondeh is known as kelepon in Indonesia, it is a snack of sweet rice cake balls filled with molten palm sugar, flavoured with pandan, and coated in grated coconut. Of Javanese origin, the green-coloured glutinous rice balls is one of popular traditional kuih in Indonesian cuisine.
Kuih Pulut
Kuih Pulut.  Credit: Kimmy/kimmy-cookingpleasure.blogspot.com
Sometimes known as Bee Koh, kuih pulut is often made particularly during Hari Raya. Sweet and sticky, the kuih comes in two types, white or brown, depending on whether white sugar or brown sugar is used. The difference between the Nyonya bee koh and the Malay kuih pulut is in the texture of the rice grains. In the Nyonya bee koh, the rice grains are fully softened while in the Malay kuih pulut, you can still feel each grain.
In Penang, it is one of the desserts offered by the Taoists to the Jade Emperor on his birthday, which falls on the 9th day of the 1st lunar month, coinciding with the 9th day of Chinese New Year
Kuih Seri Muka
Kuih Seri Muka. Credit: Rasa Malaysia
Made of glutinous rice, coconut milk, sugar and pandan leaves, kuih seri muka is a Malay and Nyonya kuih. It has an alluring natural green colour.
Kuih Koo (Angku)
Kuih Koo. Credit: Tasty Kuih Nyonya
Sometimes know as Angku, kuih koo is a small dark orange oval nyonya delicacy which is made with glutinous rice flour wrapped with green bean filling. Kuih koo has a high ritual value and it is commonly used for Chinese prayers and served during baby full moon parties. It has a sticky sweet texture and is sometimes enjoyed with a cup of Chinese tea. It’s even better overnight as you can pan-fry the leftover until the skin becomes golden brown.
Rempah Udang
Rempah Udang.  Credit: newiiy/Flickr
It is a traditional Peranakan dumpling dessert snack. Rempah udang typically comes as an oblong-shaped glutinous rice roll, filled in the middle with shrimp paste, wrapped in a pandan leaf. It is sometimes wrapped in banana leaves. The rice used is mixed with coconut milk and is sometimes coloured with the blue pea flower. It is similar to the Indonesian lemper.
Hope you enjoyed our selection of kuih today. Happy buka puasa-ing.

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Family Regrets Eating At Penang Roti Canai Stall Recommended By Google

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A man recently shared his experience at a ‘viral’ roti canai stall in Penang.

He was disappointed that the food did not live up to the reviews on Google.
The man, Fauzul Naim Ishak, said in a Facebook post that his family loves roti canai.
He and his family had never been to the stall before, so they were full of expectations.
When they arrived, they saw a long queue and were convinced that Google’s recommendation would not be wrong.
Fauzul said that when they sat down at the stall, their experience started to go awry.
A Filthy Treat
The dining table was covered with dirt, and the surrounding area was full of bad smells.
He claimed that the employees didn’t wear headscarves and masks, and the sanitary conditions were unsatisfactory.
He also pointed out that after the waiter shouted that the food was ready, he had to collect it himself.
What’s worse, the dining utensils were not cleaned.
I found that the roti canai they prepared were stacked on top of each other. Fortunately, I went to pick up the food early and took the top plate. There were also food residues on the tableware, and I had to clean it again.Roti canai stall customer Fauzul Naim Ishak on the dirty food stall.
He added that when he wanted to order plain roti canai for his younger son, the staff showed an indifferent expression.
Fauzul and his family quickly finished their meal and left the stall; they didn’t want to stay a minute longer.
Seeing Is Believing
The experience made him wonder why the stall was so famous.
If I were to write a food review for this stall, I wouldn’t even give it 1 star.Roti canai stall customer Fauzul Naim Ishak on the dirty food stall.
Fauzul did not disclose the name of the stall and its location, however he applauded another stall they went to which was closer to the hotel they were staying at.

Sharing a photo of the stall, he said “Thaha Roti Jala” served delicious roti canai and the servers were polite.
Meanwhile, some netizens suggested that in looking for good food, people should ask the locals instead of Google.
READ MORE: Roti Canai Makers In High Demand; Skilled Workers In This Field Are So Tough To Find

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17 Special Types Of Roti You Might Not Know At Your Malaysian Mamak Restaurant

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For those regular Mamak restaurant lovers, do you think you’ll know these types of Roti Canai? Everyone knows the basic roti canai like Roti Canai Kosong, Roti Telur, Roti Tisu and Roti Planta but did you know there are infinitely more ways to get creative with our roti? Here’s are some you may not have tried… or even heard about before!

Let’s put your Roti Canai knowledge to the test!
1. Roti Tampal
This roti is similar to Roti Telur but with a sunny side up egg plastered above the roti. It’s also called Roti Plaster. It’s a marvellous bonus if the egg yolk is runny.
(Credit: @TheExBoss, @PudinMisaki / Twitter)
2. Roti Canai Kahwin
This is a menu only certain Mamak stall knows. Kahwin means marriage so ideally, two types of roti are served together. Now isn’t that sweet? Usually, Roti Kahwin means one Roti Canai Kosong and one Roti Telur. It saves up the time to pronounce the quantity and name of the dishes, so yeah, just, “Anne, Roti Kahwin satu!”
(Credit: @muhd_zd, @gagalperkasa / Twitter)
However, the term Roti Kahwin is different for Sarawakians. In Sarawak, the name refers to toasted bread with regular kaya, pandan kaya and butter.
3. Roti Banjir
Banjir as in flood, a roti canai kosong is served with the gravy flooded on top of the roti, instead of on a separate plate. It’s going to get messy.
(Credit: @KaraSevde32, @ahmadough / Twitter)
4. Roti Tsunami/Roti Doll
Roti Tsunami is a rendition of Roti Banjir but with one or two soft poached eggs on top. Roti Doll, popular in the northern area of Malaysia, is also Roti Banjir but with one sunny side up egg on top sprinkled with some seasoning.
Roti Tsunami (left) and Roti Doll (right).(Credit: @TheFunSizeGuy, @neyrashazeyra / Twitter)
5. Roti Jantan
Now, this roti’s name is a play on words as ‘jantan’ here means ‘male’. It just basically means roti with two eggs and it is associated with men because of the ‘anatomy’. You do the math. It can be the typical Roti Telur with two eggs stuffed instead of one or it could also mean Roti Doll with two sunny side up eggs on top instead of one.
(Credit: @syiqinpsi, @LoneWolfCry / Twitter)
6. Roti Canai Sardin
Roti Sardin is a regular Roti Canai Kosong stuffed with a sardine mixture with eggs and onions. It sorta looks like a murtabak but with sardine flavour.
(Credit: @_amirulaziz, @tlyadeen / Twitter)
7. Roti Canai Milo
This roti is stuffed with our Malaysian favourite chocolate malt powdered drink, Milo. The Milo powder is sprinkled on top of the stretched dough along with a drizzle of condensed milk before it is fried.
(Credit: @Twtkuatmakan, @OnennabilaBakry / Twitter)
8. Roti Canai Maggi
Mamak stall just took this to the next level. Mamak restaurants are known for their Maggi Goreng Mamak and Roti Canai. For this one, they combined the two fan’s favourites and the rest is history. Sort of like Murtabak Maggi, Roti Maggi is Maggi Goreng wrapped with Roti Canai Kosong.
(Credit: Lim’s Cafe/Facebook, @AshrafAriff/Twitter)
9. Roti Cobra
No, it doesn’t have a King Cobra and it is safe for consumption. This is a regular roti canai kosong with any meat curry and pieces of beef/chicken on top. It is also served with a sunny side up egg on top and some versions can have veggies on the side. It is still a mystery how this Roti Cobra got its name, though.
(Credit: @whitezephyrx, @nazim_masnawi / Twitter)
10. Roti Canai Pisang
Roti Pisang is Roti Canai Kosong stuffed with sliced bananas and a sprinkle of sugar.
(Credit: @kylaazman, @kshrewdio / Twitter)
11. Roti Canai Burrito
As expected, this roti looks like a burrito. The dough is stretched long and an omelette followed by bits of seasoned chicken or beef is put on one side. Then, the filling is wrapped into a cylindrical shaped burrito. Lastly, before it is topped with dhal gravy and spicy sambal, the burrito is cut into bite-sized pieces.  There’s also a rendition where cheese is added into the mix.
(Credit: Azlinda Ramli, Roti Canai Anak Mamu / Facebook)
12. Roti Canai Benang
This roti canai is named as so because of the thread-looking roti. The making process of this roti is quite interesting as you can see how the cook sliced the flat dough into thin threads and rolled them into a round circle. After being fried, the roti is then puffed by two hands to create the perfect threads.
(Credit: Mohd Hafiz, Saari Yusof / Facebook)
13. Roti Sarang Burung
This roti is called so because it resembles a bird’s nest. The dough is stretched long and shaped into a circle with a blank spot in the middle on the flat pan. Then, two eggs are cracked into the spot together with whatever topping the stall decides to put. Some added a top of caramelised onions while some topped them with minced beef.
(Credit: @AisyaAffrina, @mhdhafizee / Twitter)
14. Roti Jepun
Another roti that no one knows the origin of, this roti is stuffed with a combination of eggs, cheese, margarine and condensed milk. It does sound delicious though.
(Credit: @sharontokki, @wanhafiz / Twitter)
15. Roti Fujima/Fujiyama
The name is said to come from ‘Fuji Mountain‘ in Japanese. This roti is a version of  Roti Pisang but with two scoops of ice cream added on top. The ice creams could be an imagery of the snow-capped peaks of Mount Fuji.
(Credit: @_zharif, @fitazmi / Twitter)
16. Roti Hawaii
(Credit: @gracelimky, @DanielSyaukani / Twitter)
Roti Hawaii is a roti canai wrapped with minced chicken or beef, cheese, sausages, and pineapple (see the Hawaii-ness there?). Lastly, this roti is drizzled with mayonnaise.
17. Roti Beckham
Roti Beckham on the other hand is stuffed with tuna, eggs, cheese, and turkey slices. Also, lastly, this roti is topped with a mayonnaise dressing too to complete the awesomeness.
(Credit: @AtiqahAh, @WahyuYordan / Twitter)
Hence, these are the types of roti canai that you might or might not have heard of. Do note that some of them might be quite rare or peculiar as they are only served in specific areas in Malaysia. You can try to find them to have a taste or just request your favourite roti canai guy to do some of these.

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Some PerantiSiswa Recipients Tried Selling The Free Tablets And Its Accessories Online

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The concerns that some PerantiSiswa recipients will try selling their free tablets have possibly come true.

Muar MP Syed Saddiq along with a few netizens have allegedly spotted some ads where the free tablets, including its original keyboard, cover and stylus, were put up for sale online.
READ MORE: Peranti Siswa Launches Tomorrow, Let’s Take A Closer Look
Saya cari ad balik, dah tak jumpa.Janganlah jual. 😔Kerajaan dah bagi untuk guna dan ramai lagi yang memerlukannya.1/3 pelajar di Malaysia tak ada gajet. Di Sabah & Sarawak, 1/2 pelajar tak ada.Boleh serahkan kembali untuk disampaikan kepada mereka yang memerlukan lagi. pic.twitter.com/eEO4bolL5r— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) October 24, 2022
In one of the sales posts spotted by Syed Saddiq, a person claiming to be a PerantiSiswa recipient wanted to sell the free tablet because they already own an iPad.
Another alleged recipient wanted to sell the free tablet so they could upgrade their current iPad to be used for their studies while another person said they just needed money.
Syed Saddiq urged these recipients to return the tablets so that the gadgets could be given to those who really needed them.
He claimed that many students in the peninsular, Sabah and Sarawak who needed the free tablets didn’t manage to get theirs.

His statement was echoed by some who tried applying for the PerantiSiswa tablets but were allegedly rejected.
A student @arinachan, who claimed to be part of the B40 group, said she failed to get the PerantiSiswa tablet. She has tried working part-time to save up money to get a tablet herself but found it hard to scrounge up enough funds.
Other netizens believe those who were trying to sell their PerantiSiswa tablets should have at least passed them to students who needed them for free.
Some suspected that those selling the free tablets were not even from the B40 group, and wondered how they were approved as PerantiSiswa recipients.
Needless to say, those who badly needed the tablet for their studies but failed to get it were upset to see the items being sold online.
Checks on Carousell by The Rakyat Post found that the ads that went viral earlier could no longer be found.
I gagal tau even B40 🙂 already try to work part time time cuti sem pun tak lepas beli, cause perlu tab untuk nota dan sebagainya sbb banyak sekarang lecturer suruh tgk recorded vid and go through all notes before kelas which memang tak sempat nak tulis nota satu satu atas kertas— +1♡ (@arinachan16) October 24, 2022
Sekurang-kurangnya, bagi dekat orang lain kalau tak nak pakai. Ini dah dapat free, nak jual untuk dapat cash.Buruk perangai orang² yang mencantas hak orang lain macam ni.— baturocks (@baturocks) October 24, 2022
Sama la ada kawan T20 dapat jugak. Huhu— Dila (@GraciousAddy) October 24, 2022
mak aku single mom aku mohon bende ni still x dpt. sampainya hati dia gi mohon walaupun ada ipad…— idlan ⭐ ⭐ (@swuwuqi) October 24, 2022
What’s PerantiSiswa?
PerantiSiswa is a programme to provide free tablets to poor students from B40 families to use in their studies.
After much back-and-forth discussions, Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa finally said in September that all eligible students will receive the latest Samsung Galaxy tablet, including the original Samsung Smart Keyboard Trio 500 and the S-Pen stylus.
READ MORE: Who Wants A Mystery Tablet? Phase 2 Of PerantiSiswa Starts Next Month
READ MORE: Peranti Siswa Tablet Finally Revealed: It’s Samsung’s Latest Galaxy Tab A8 LTE
The PerantiSiswa programme is expected to benefit over 400,000 students. According to The Star, recipients are barred from selling the tablets under the terms and conditions.
Annuar said he was “deeply saddened” to hear some recipients were selling the tablets they received.

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Ex-DJ Is Now Cool After ‘Losing’ RM90 Mil In Bank Account

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A former DJ had a shock after getting a missed call from the bank in the wee hours of the morning.
Luke Loke woke up and found that his bank balance was negative, amounting to more than RM90 million.
According to the Chinese daily Sin Chew, Loke shared his experience on Facebook.
I don’t know what happened, I just know that at 5:18 a.m. Paris time, the bank called me, but because I was sleeping, I didn’t receive the call.Luke Loke sharing the incident on Facebook.
Loke pointed out that after waking up, he checked his account.
He thought it was only a few hundred ringgit missing, but after calculation, he realised the colossal amount at stake.
Loke added that the transaction records did not state what happened.
To make things worse, he couldn’t call his bank due to the massive time difference between Paris and Kuala Lumpur.
In a later post, Luke said he managed to wake up at 2 am in Paris to call his bank.

Loke, also a travel blogger, said he managed to talk to a bank manager who sorted things out for him.
In the post, Loke also attached a picture of him drinking coffee to show everyone he is fine.
Loke said the episode had drawn criticism from netizens but is unperturbed by the comments.
He also deleted the earlier post as he did not want the bank employees to get into further trouble due to the incident.
At the same, many netizens said they were glad to know he is now alright.
They also expressed concerns about the vulnerability of Malaysian banks, especially when the account holder is overseas.
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MCO 2.0 Trends Online As Anxious Malaysians Await PM’s Announcement

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Malaysians are feeling restless as they await Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s address on the Covid-19 situation in Malaysia today, said to take place at 6 pm.

In the past few days, it has been widely speculated that the government is planning on putting some states in the country back under a lockdown, and Malaysians are anxious to learn if Muhyiddin will make the drastic decision.
MCO 2.0 has been trending on Malaysian social media since this morning.
MCO 2.0 IS TRENDING. ME: pic.twitter.com/W1ZD7JeHKt— 🐥⁹⁴ jasmine (@oohafiqah) January 11, 2021
Four-digit new infections recorded on a daily basis
The country has been recording four-digit increases in new infections on a daily basis since 10 December 2020.
Graph showing the pattern of new reported Covid-19 cases on a daily basis in Malaysia. (Credit: Outbreak.my)
In the past week alone, new infections have been above 2,000-cases daily and Malaysia hit record high numbers two days in a row – 2,593 cases on 6 January, and 3,021 new cases on 7 January.
The Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has also warned that we may be looking at around 8,000 Covid-19 cases being reported daily in March if the R0 increases to 1.2.
Malaysia’s current R0 value is at 1.1.
READ MORE: Health DG: “I Fear The Worst Is Yet To Come”, As Covid-19 Deaths Continue To Increase
He also recently admitted that our healthcare system was struggling to cope with the number of Covid-19 patients, saying the system was near a “breaking point” as the number of active cases continues to rise.
This is me as spm students , if MCO 2.0 really happen. pic.twitter.com/PkBV4JTq9K— rosie (@gettoknowmehuh1) January 11, 2021
Rumours of an MCO 2.0 widely shared on social media
Speculations arose after drafts claiming to be of the government’s preparation and planned standard operating procedures (SOP) were widely circulated online.
The government denied the authenticity of the documents and Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob also urged Malaysians not to believe such rumours.
However, even his remarks on Saturday (9 January) fuelled speculation after he mentioned that the government would give the people time to prepare for any decision that was made.
Even Ismail Sabri’s remarks didn’t help to quell the anxiety. (Credit: Malay Mail)
Whatever the decision, it will not be enforced with immediate effect, time will be given (to prepare) perhaps two, three days or more.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence) during his press conference on 9 January
READ MORE: Will CMCO Be Extended? Malaysians Frustrated Over Consistently Last-Minute Announcements
The announcement of Muhyiddin’s address have also caused the speculations to amplify, and people have reportedly already started panic buying at supermarkets today.
Panicked Malaysians even picked at the visual announcing the Prime Minister’s address, noticing the phrase “Perlaksanaan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan”, which translates to “Implementation of Movement Control Order”.
Though, it might be important to note that technically Malaysia is still under a form of MCO – specifically called Recovery MCO (RMCO) or Conditional (CMCO) in some states.
Health Ministry Proposed An Inter-District Travel Ban
The Health Ministry has already proposed a plan to control the further transmission of the virus. (Credit: Malay Mail)
Meanwhile, responding to the record-level daily increase in cases, the Health Ministry has actually already proposed stricter SOPs, such as restricting cross-district and state travel.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Adham Baba mentioned that new cases of recent involve inter-district and inter-state travel, and social gatherings, adding that the government is refining and evaluating the actions that need to be taken to control the further transmission of the virus.
READ MORE: MOH Proposes Temporary Ban On Inter-District, State Travel To Curb Spread Of Covid-19
Yesterday, Malaysia recorded 2,451 new Covid-19 cases, bringing the total number of active cases to 26,185. On top of that, 5 more deaths were reported, bringing the death toll to 542.
Another lockdown in Malaysia is not gonna be fun for people with middle class and low income 🙃 If all Ministers salary are cut down to 90% then it's fun to have MCO 2.0👍— Xavier Son Of Asia (@xavierthingz) January 11, 2021

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Malaysia Gearing Up Quick To Meet Targeted Daily Jabs To Reach Herd Immunity

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Malaysia recently reached a new milestone with 117,563 doses of vaccine jabs administered in a single day – the highest number since the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK) was implemented 100 days ago.

However, this has yet to meet the target of 150,000 vaccine shots per day in June before increasing it to 200,000 shots by July.
In a speech made today (5 June) in connection to the development of PICK, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin ensures no one will be left behind in the vaccination programme and the government has launched mobile vaccination centres for the convenience of people living in kampungs, Orang Asli, persons with disability (OKU), the elderly and others.
Activated vaccination centres (PPV) around the country currently
9 states have activated their PPV which includes:Tenom and Kinabatangan in SabahPasir Putih and Gua Musang in KelantanKuala Kangsar and Hilir Perak in PerakIn Penang , the government has rolled out mobile vaccination services to 8 nursing homes every day.Selangor has mobile vaccination centres in every district.Vaccination trucks to vaccinate 400,000 people around Kuala Lumpur in dense areas such as housing projects and vagrant transit centres. PPV specifically for the disabled such as the one for the blind in Brickfields.
However, the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme is confident that the target of 200k daily jabs would be achieved through the establishment of more vaccination centres, including 1,000 private clinics nationwide, as well as through the drive-through system.
READ MORE: Malaysia Targets 150K Vaccine Shots Daily By June With Increase To 200K By July
At this time, there are over 280 PPV’s operational around the country and another 300 will be opened soon.
The Prime Minister goes on to say that as of today (5 June) almost 13 million people have registered to get their vaccinations but that only accounts for 51% of those who are qualified to get the vaccine.
Current active vaccination centres (PPV) around the country
Understanding the worry of those who have yet to receive their appointments, the Prime Minister has ordered The Special Committee On COVID-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) to ensure that everyone who applied for the vaccine receives the appointment as soon as possible and no matter what. This includes the suggestion for JKJAV to make registration easier including implementing automatic registration.
To further speed up the process he has ordered all ministries and agencies to use government assets to help the elderly in rural areas to get the vaccine while ending his speech to call for volunteers to make PICK a success.

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Losers Become Winners In Anwar’s 28-Minister Cabinet

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Three politicians lost in the recently concluded 15th General Election but were appointed as ministers by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.

One is from PKR who is Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (Minister of Home Affairs), and the others are from Umno, namely Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Aziz (Minister of International Trade and Industry) and Datuk Seri Zambry Abdul Kadir (Minister of Foreign Affairs).
But all three have been given cabinet positions and appointed as Senators today (3 December) before Dewan Negara Speaker Tan Sri Rais Yatim.
The Federal Constitution’s Article 43(2)(b) requires that ministers either be members of the Dewan Rakyat or the Dewan Negara.
Ds Zahid Hamidi yg berhadapan 47 kes jenayah & rasuah jadi TPM?Tengku Zafrul bank jaga bank pun jadi menteri lagi?Nga Kor Ming pun jadi menteri? Khaled Nordin warload UMNO jadi menteri pengajian tinggi?Apa pun Hannah Yeoh, Antony Loke jadi menteri kita sokong 101%!— Muhammad HafizRayyan (@HafizRayyan) December 2, 2022
Pengkhianatan paling besar terhadap demokrasi dan mandat rakyat ialah bila yang kalah jadi menteri, yang menang gigit jari. Padahal Dr Dzul tu ex menteri dari parti sama dengan PM. Zafrul pula ex menteri yang selalu kena kutuk oleh PH.Adakah Anwar Trojan Horse UMNO dalam PH? pic.twitter.com/ynvzVuQORI— Alang Ibn Shukrimun (@AlangShukrimun) December 3, 2022
In contrast, Amanah’s Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, who defeated Tengku Zafrul in Kuala Selangor, was not appointed a minister.
Some said Dr Dzulkefly should have been reinstated as Health Minister, given his background.
Dr Dzul, Amanah’s strategic director, had also served as Health Minister under the previous Pakatan Harapan government.
On the other hand, some pointed out that the new Health Minister, PKR women leader Dr Zaliha Mustafa, is a qualified doctor from Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM).
Sebelum google:Tak sekarang ni Zaliha Mustafa ni siapa? Dan kenapa bukan Dr.Dzul yang jadi menteri kesihatan?Selepas google:Zaliha Mustafa ni pon doktor juga rupanya so make sense la juga appointed as menteri kesihatan.— Januar Haikal (@Januarhaikal) December 2, 2022
Dr Zaliha was congratulated by many, including former health minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
Tahniah YB Dr @Zaliha_DrZ atas pelantikan sebagai Menteri @KKMPutrajaya yang baharu. Semoga berjaya & terus berjuang untuk sistem kesihatan awam yang cemerlang dan mendapat peruntukan yang setimpal dengan usaha gigih warga KKM. All the best!— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) December 2, 2022
Umno, The Biggest Winner
Umno is said to be the biggest beneficiary of the Cabinet lineup with six ministers.
It will be a much-needed lifeline for UMNO, which is on a decline, especially its embattled president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
With the latest development, it is likely the president will triumph in the upcoming Umno party elections, which will be held within six months from now.
Ahmad Zahid has been appointed Deputy Prime Minister with Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) leader Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof.
In addition, Ahmad Zahid was also appointed as Minister of Rural and Regional Development.
Ahmad Zahid’s appointment raised many eyebrows because he is in defence against 47 charges.
The accusation includes an alleged criminal breach of trust of RM31 million belonging to the charitable foundation Yayasan Akalbudi.
READ MORE: [UPDATED WITH FULL LIST] Anwar Announces Cabinet Line-Up, Zahid Makes DPM
Sejak mula kerajaan Perikatan Nasional terbentuk (1/3/2020), DS Zahid Hamidi sudah jadi ‘kluster mahkamah’ (19/10/2018) kerana didakwa dengan 47 pertuduhan; 12 kes pecah amanah, 8 kes rasuah dan 27 kes pengubahan wang haram babitkan puluhan juta ringgit milik Yayasan Akalbudi. pic.twitter.com/927sPfpACw— Faizal Riduan (@faizalriduan) December 2, 2022
Unequal Distribution?
DAP won 40 seats and is the biggest party in PH, but they got only four Cabinet posts.
UMNO won only 22 Parliamentary seats, but they got seven minister slots, including the Deputy Prime Minister post.
Netizens complained that despite staying faithful to PKR through thick and thin, DAP was handed ‘non-critical’ portfolios.
pic.twitter.com/GNwA6FfdE5— Fahmi Reza (@kuasasiswa) December 2, 2022
I m So DISAPPOINTED, FEELING BETRAYED with the announced cabinet list. DAP after fighting with PKR, barely received 4 appointment, and yet not on critical minister portfolio. WORSE – UMNO LANUN received more appointment than DAP while zero cabinet appointment for MUDA !— SU TOFF (@SuToff) December 3, 2022
At the same time, netizens urged outspoken DAP leader Nga Kor Ming to be cautious with his statement moving forward.
The Teluk Intan MP, also state assemblyman for Kepayang in Perak, has been named the Local Government Minister.
Netizens hope Nga will tread carefully on sensitive issues such as 999-year land titles for new village folks.
Please remind @NgaKorMing you are minister now under scrutiny 24/7. Not a DAP member in opposition. Mind your words and act. Don’t over do things. Don’t need to justify either. Please learn from @anthonyloke. Perfect example less talk more work.— POLITIKUS JAHANAM 🇲🇾🏴 (@stentorpplvoice) December 3, 2022
Expected. Memang berisiko untuk dia / DAP pegang jawatan KPKT. Banyak isu2 yang berkaitan KPKT dikaitkan dengan DAP dimainkan oleh musuh sebelum niContoh tanah 999 tahun, pilihanraya kerajaan tempatan. Nga jangan bagi bola tanggung dah.— Saifullah Al-BotaKiri ⚪🟡⚫ (@SaifulAdn) December 3, 2022
Fair And Just Selection
In about three weeks, the Parliament is expected to table a motion of confidence to reaffirm Anwar’s premiership.
Ahmad Zahid has signalled he and his coalition will back Anwar on 19 December during the vote.
Anwar has said the Cabinet appointment should not be seen as rewarding political partners in exchange for support.
He reiterated they should support him based on his policies and efforts towards good governance and his commitment to anti-corruption drive and resuscitating the economy.
1. “I don’t want to continue with this extravagant manner of appointing ministers as a form of reward,” says prime minister Anwar Ibrahim.He says the government should not be seen as rewarding political masters, and that special envoys will be considered only when necessary. https://t.co/Q7wMxxF54g pic.twitter.com/03uT9bEc2I— BFM News (@NewsBFM) November 27, 2022

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Free Entry To KL Tower’s Observation Deck Until 31 July

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The Kuala Lumpur Tower Observation Deck is one of the best spots in the country for an unobstructed view of the city.
While usually priced at RM30 per entry, KL Tower is now opening its doors for free in an effort to kickstart local tourism after the Movement Control Order (MCO).
The “We Are Free” campaign will last the entire month of July, from the 1st to 31st. The deck is open daily, but visitors will be allowed onto the deck on a first-come-first-serve basis due to limited capacity.

The Observation Deck, located 276 meters above ground level, is open free of charge, but if you want to soak in an even more glorious view, the Sky Deck is also discounted for 50% off from their regular ticket price of RM71.
Right now is probably the best time to bring along your family for an unforgettable trip to the skies without forking out way too much for it. However, do go early, as current operation hours are only from 10am to 7pm following MOH guidelines.
All visitors must adhere to the SOPs such as checking your temperature and recording your details.

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Subway’s Introducing Their New Seafood Patty: Should You Try It? [Review]

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For those of you who don’t know, Subway only has two seafood selection on their menu which is their Tuna Sub and their Seafood and Crab Sub. But guess what? Somebody else is joining the party! Subway is introducing their new selection of seafood flavoured subs which is the Seafood Patty. Being a big fan of their seafood subs, I decided to give the new menu a try.

The Taste Test
Honestly, since it is a patty, I just expected it to taste like your regular seafood flavoured tempura nugget. You know, those processed food with a bunch of NOT SEAFOOD ingredients in them and then slapped with a seafood flavour in the end? Don’t get me wrong, they’re delicious and addictive, but well, it’s a nugget.
The 6-inch sub. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
But I got my facts set up straight when I tasted this sub. I was expecting a plain chewy texture but my mind was blown when I can actually taste the seafood bits in it. Just as the ad described, it’s a golden breaded and crispy patty filled with juicy shrimp squid, and fish. You can actually taste some of the bits of these ingredients in the patty! Did not expect that.
Seafood bits coated with breadcrumbs. (Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
But do not expect a whole 5 shrimps or calamari in there. The seafood parts are processed into tiny bits so you can taste some chewy elements here and there. It’s quite nice.
The Verdict
As someone who loves seafood, I love this new subway menu. If you love their Seafood and Crab Sub, you’ll love this one.
FUN FACT: Did you know that they took one year to R&D this patty? Well, it was worth it, I tell ya.
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They recommend pairing this with lettuce, tomato, cucumber, green peppers, onions, and their signature spicy mayo sauce, but you do you.
Additionally, of course, with any breaded patty, you need to consume it ASAP or it’ll get soggy and you’ll just be tasting the soggy breadcrumbs coat more than the actual filling. So don’t let your sub get cold. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.
The Seafood Patty Sub starts as low as RM12.90 for the 6-inch ala carte and RM19 for the footlong. Mine was the combo of the 6-inch sub with a 16 oz drink for RM13.20.
(Credit: Subway Malaysia)
It’s actually a wonderful taste for those average seafood lovers, so have these a try at your nearest Subway restaurant!

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McDonald’s Malaysia Aims To Raise Minimum Wage To RM1,500 By End Of The Year

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According to Malay Mail, 80% of McDonald’s Malaysia’s full-time employees earn a minimum of RM1,500 in basic salary.

Managing director and local operating partner Datuk Azmir Jaafar said the company will meet or exceed the minimum wage of 20% of its full-time employees by the end of the year.
This news comes after McDonald’s Malaysia announced investing RM1.35 billion to open 205 new restaurants as part of its Vision 2026.
The five-year business plan will be supported by 50,000 new workers and career opportunities to offer Malaysians as it’s committed to hiring 100% locals.
The expansion will bring the total number of McDonald’s restaurants in Malaysia to 500 by 2026.
Each new outlet, which will be mostly set up in second and third-tier cities, will see investments of about RM5 million to RM7 million per branch.
The investment will be utilised to invest in drive-through facilities and also remodelling 155 existing outlets.
To date, there are 318 restaurants and more than 15,000 workers nationwide.
During the pandemic, the company managed to open 35 new outlets in the past two years and grew its sales value by 15% to RM3.25 billion in 2021.
Azmir said McDonald’s Malaysia’s business focus would remain on fan favourite burgers which contributed 80% of its sales.
The McDelivery service registered a 35% market share last year, served by 6,000 active riders.
Its McCafe makes up 23.5% of the market share, serving more than three million cups of coffee per month.
Additionally, McDonald’s Digital Platform saw accelerated growth in the previous year after introducing the Mobile Order & Collect feature.
Another RM300 million will be invested in training and development programmes to produce up to 15,000 Vocational Academy apprentices by 2026.
Azmir said Malaysian youths can kickstart their career via McDonald’s Vocational Apprenticeship Programme under the government’s National Dual Training System.

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No More MySJ Check-In & Other SOP Relaxations: Everything KJ Said About The New Guidelines

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The Ministry of Health (MoH) today announced the relaxation of several key Covid-19 standard operating procedures (SOP) which among others include scrapping the need for the public to use the MySejahtera check-ins functions to enter premises starting 1 May.

However, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar implored the public to turn on the MySJ Trace function on their smartphones to make it easier to trace close contacts of those who have been tested Covid-19 positive.
“Individuals with high-risk status on their MySejahtera application, the positive Covid-19 cases and those who are under home surveillance order (HSO) are not permitted to enter premises.
“The premise management must verify the individuals’ MySejahtera status that wanted to enter their premise,” Khairy said in an announcement that was aired live on Facebook.
Covid-19 Positive Patients Allowed To Exit Quarantine After Four Days If RTK Results Negative
Starting 1 May, those who tested positive for Covid-19 no longer need to serve the mandatory seven-day quarantine period where they will be allowed to be released from isolation if they test negative on day four.
Khairy said that the patients should do the RTK-antigen test on the fourth day under the supervision of a medical practitioner who is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council either physically or virtually.
Unvaccinated Individuals Allowed Into Premises
Starting 1 May, unvaccinated individuals are allowed to enter premises the same as those who had completed their vaccine shots.
Khairy also said that premise owner are only required to check whether the individuals that wanted to enter their premises are Covid-19 positive or not.
However those who are tested positive for Covid-19 and under HSO are not permitted to enter premises.
No More Masks Required Outdoors
Starting 1 May, the public is no longer required to wear face masks outdoor.
However, Khairy said that the public is still required to wear one indoors. This includes in shopping malls, offices, and public transportation, including e-hailing rides.
He clarified that the face mask can be removed when an individual is exercising indoors, when a person is alone inside a closed area, when eating and drinking, when making a speech, or when an individual is involved in a performance.
He advised that high-risk individuals and those with Covid-19 symptoms are encouraged to put on face masks.
Revised Travelling Requirement Into Malaysia
Starting 1 May, Khairy said that unvaccinated travelers are required to take a pre-departure (Reverse Transcription-Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR)) test within two days of departure.
The health minister also said that these travelers are required to take professional Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK-Ag) under the supervision of a medical practitioner who is registered with the Malaysian Medical Council either physically or virtually within 24 hours of arrival.
They will also be required to serve a five-day mandatory quarantine and need to take a RT-PCR on the fourth day or a professional RTK-Ag test on the fifth day of quarantine.
The same rule also applies to travelers who have not completed their vaccination shots.
Covid-19 travel insurance is no longer a mandatory requirement, said Khairy.
No More Physical Distancing
Starting 1 May, the public is no longer required to observe physical distancing but it is encouraged to do so when not wearing face masks.

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This Dance Showcase Features Malay, Chinese AND Indian Dances In The Same Show!

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Sutra Dance Foundation is going to collaborate with Dua Space Dance Theatre and DiDance for the second time to bring you guys Rentak Bumi 2.0.

Dancers from Dua SpaceDance Theatre (left) and DiDance (right). (Credit: Sutra Foundation)
Rentak Bumi 2.0 is an exciting multicultural dance celebration of contemporary, traditional and modern dances by three of Malaysia’s prominent dance companies. it’s set to explore Malaysia’s rich cultural diversity and dance heritage and will be performed by some of the best dancers in the country.
What’s Rentak Bumi?
During the Covid lockdowns, the three dance companies featured 6 virtual dance presentations under the title Rentak Bumi. These online presentations were a part of Arts For All Seasons (ArtsFAS), an initiative of Yayasan Hasanah where they combined three prominent Malaysian dance companies and created a beautiful array of different local dances that would captivate each and every Malaysian.
Dancers from Sutra Foundation. (Credit: Sutra Foundation)
The dances were created by Artistic Directors, Datuk Ramli Ibrahim from Sutra Foundation, Zaridah Abdul Mallik from DiDance, and Anthony Meh & Aman Yap from Dua Space Dance Theatre.
The virtual event succeeded in bringing national and international awareness to the rich diversity of Malaysian dance during the challenging pandemic period.
They’re back for the second round
This year, under the continual support of ArtsFAS 2022, the three dance companies will once again come together to bring you live performances of different local dances in Rentak Bumi 2.0.
Dancers from DiDance.(Credit: Sutra Foundation)
There will also be a special lecture demonstration entitled Behind the Making of Rentak Bumi to connect with those who love the dancing arts. Both performing art students and the public combined can learn the behind-the-scenes efforts that the three companies have poured their hearts out to. The lecture demonstration session will be done before the last performance on the last day of the event, 18 December 2022.
On behalf of Sutra Foundation, Dua Space Dance Theatre and DiDance, we invite you to witness the splendour of Malay, Chinese and Indian dance flavours, spanning traditional to modern dance at Rentak Bumi 2.0. We also welcome students of performing arts to the specially put-together sharing session with the artistic directors behind the creative minds in making the dance pieces in Rentak Bumi. This dance extravaganza is one not to be missed by art enthusiasts and the Malaysian public in general as we close the year 2022. Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, Founder and Artistic Director of Sutra Foundation
Dancers from Dua Space Dance Theatre.(Credit: Sutra Foundation)
Rentak Bumi 2.0
Date: 16-18 Dec 2022 Time: 8.30 pm Venue: Panggung Bandaraya DBKL (Jalan Raja, KL)Tickets: RM 30 / RM 50 / RM 100
Behind the Making of Rentak Bumi
Date: 18 Dec 2022 Time: 6 pm – 7.15 pmVenue: Panggung Bandaraya DBKLInquiry & Registration: +6018-2070310 / +6019-3331092
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3YO Girl Missing From Family’s Rafthouse In Kuantan During Aidilfitri Open House

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A joyous Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebration turned disastrous for a couple when their 3-year-old daughter went missing on a floating raft house along Sungai Bukit Rangin in Kuantan last night (27 May).

New Straits Times reported that Siti Nur Athhiyya Soffea Mohamad Shukri was last seen at the event hosted by her parents at their raft house around 11pm.
Her father Muhammad Sukri Ali, 50, lodged a police report after he and his guests could not locate the girl in the raft house.
Sukri realised his daughter, who wore a red baju kurung, was missing around 11.15pm and immediately alerted the others before they searched the area.
Harian Metro reported that Siti Nur Athhiyya Soffea is the couple’s only child.
Siti Nur Athhiyya Soffea Mohamad Shukri wore a red baju kurung during the open house. Image: PDRM/ Bomba
District police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said the couple organised the Aidilfitri open-house and invited their close friends.
Sukri owned two raft houses along the river and a wooden bridge connects both units.
He has also shared news about his missing daughter in several WhatsApp groups but has not received any positive feedback.
The case has been classified as missing person.
Meanwhile, Pahang Fire and Rescue Department deputy director (Operations) Ismail Abdul Ghani said a search and rescue operation is underway to locate the victim along the riverbank and nearby areas in case she fell into the river.

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Jho Low’s infamous 1MDB yacht will host Kylie Jenner’s hot birthday bash!

Equanimity (now known as Tranquility), the controversial yacht previously owned by Low Taek Jho a.k.a Jho Low, will be rented by the youngest self-made billionaire, Kylie Jenner, for her 22nd birthday next week.

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 5 f*cking days till my bday & the launch on my BDAY COLLECTION 🤑💗 8/10 @kyliecosmetics
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The 21-year-old will soon have the 300-foot yacht, with its glorious 29 cabin crew, all to herself.
Not to mention the crazy dazzling amenities Tranquility comes with; a helipad, Turkish Bath, cinema, beauty salon, and 22 luxurious rooms.

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Surely, Tranquility will be more than enough for her close friends and her to sail away, partying somewhere in the Mediterranean sea, next week.

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So far, among the guests rumoured to be boarding Kylieâ€™s 22nd birthday bash are Canadian model Winnie Harlow and hot rapper Nicki Minaj.

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The football field-sized yacht will be rented by Kylie for a mere $1.2million (~RM5.5million) a week.
FYI,Tranquilitywas earlier bought by Genting Group for USD126 million (~RM526 million) last April.

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Coinciding with her big birthday bash, Kylie will be releasing her new make-up collection too!

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 can you guess the theme of my brand new Birthday Collection coming August 10th? 💚💗💸 stay tuned on my insta stories for the REVEAL 😍 @kyliecosmetics
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We wish a big happy birthday to Kylie Jenner this August 10th!

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Msians Angered By Pics Allegedly Showing SOP Violations By Minister, Celebrities & Preachers Over The Weekend

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Whelp, it seems that Malaysians won’t be running out of things to be mad about any time soon as more public figures recently made the news for allegedly breaking Covid-19 standard operating procedures and Movement Control Order (MCO) rules.

Criticisms raged online as viral images showcased a number of popular celebrities, a government minister and several Muslim preachers attending events and supposedly travelling across state borders, over the weekend.
The baby blowout
First on the list, we have national songstress Datuk Siti Nurhaliza and Religious Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri who was spotted at a fancy get-together hosted in honor of the singer’s newborn baby.
Siti and her husband Datuk Seri Khalid Mohamad Jiwa, had on 26 April organised what she calls a ‘simple’ aqiqah, maulid and tahnik ceremony – religious practices performed by some Muslims to celebrate the birth of a child – at their home in Kuala Lumpur.
With the celebrity posting pictures of the event online, Malaysians began questioning why the family had chosen to host the event when Covid-19 cases around the country were on the rise.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin (@ctdk)
Questions were also thrown to Siti’s guests which included well-known religious figures such as Zulkifli Mohamad and others like Ustaz Azhar Idrus, Ustaz Don Daniyal and Ustaz Iqbal Zain Al Jauhari.
Some had accused the attending guests of violating MCO rules by crossing state borders as it was noted that some of them were living outside of KL.
In response to the controversy, Siti came out with a statement denying that any rule-breaking occurred during her baby’s ceremony.
The celebrity wrote on social media that the event was conducted according to SOP as it was held for a limited time and attended by a limited number of people.
Siti explained that the guests that she invited were ‘coincidentally’ in KL when the event was hosted. She also denied claims that Zulkifli Mohamad received special invitation to attend her baby’s party
Accusations came when we invited an independent preacher from a different state. We would like to make clear no cross border activity took place. Instead, the individual agreed to attend because he was coincidentally in KL during the time of the event. Regarding the tahnik event attended by Religious Minister Datuk Seri Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, it was not a special ceremony as was thought. Instead, he only came by shortly to say prayers before rushing off for other matters.Siti Nurhaliza via Instagram
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Siti Nurhaliza Tarudin (@ctdk)
Buka puasa gone berserk?
Next up, we have even more celebrities who are being investigated for attending a ‘buka puasa’ event held at a hotel in KL.
Photos of the event which had circulated on social media revealed the serious lack of SOP compliance during the event as guests were seen not wearing face masks and ignored physical distancing advice.
Among the notable figures seen at the event were artists such as Caprice, Ashraf Muslim, Heliza Helmi, Iman Troye, Mawar Rashid as well as celebrity preacher PU Hafiz.
(Credit: Free Malaysia Today)
Dang Wangi Police Chief Mohamad Zainal Abdullah said that the organizers and several guests who attended the ‘Majlis Berbuka Puasa dan Rapatkan Saf 2021’ dinner on 29 April have been called in for questioning.
The case is being investigated under Section 21 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988.
Lowdown on Lofa
Finally, we have celebrity and entrepreneur Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor who is once again accused of travelling across state boundaries.
Posts spotted on the internet indicate that she had possibly travelled to Nilai, Negeri Sembilan with her husband Haris Ismail to shop for carpets. Apparently the two were busted for sharing an Instagram story showing that they were there at the store before deleting the post.
Naeem Carpet only have 1 particular store, that is in Nilai. Neelofa and her so called “ustaz” husband broke the SOP again, it’s been 3 times within 2 months whereas some cant even go back hometown to see their sick parents. Well, Sunday is @neelofa day to create controversy. 🙂 pic.twitter.com/r8XKU7uOZD— 💟 Mira 💟 (@itskaytobeyou) May 2, 2021
Previously the celebrity’s extended family was fined a total of RM60,000 for violating Covid-19 SOP during her wedding which took place earlier in 2021.
She and her husband also received public backlash after allegations that they had travelled to Langkawi for a honeymoon shortly after.
Read More: Neelofa’s Wedding-Langkawi SOP Drama: Here’s A TLDR Of What Happened
Its understood that the police will again be calling in the couple for questioning.
#Viral Celebrity Neelofa and husband will be called up by Nilai police soon over viralling of a video about their presence in Nilai 3, Negeri Sembilan recently despite interstate travel restrictions- Nilai Police Chief pic.twitter.com/Iu5mjpRvul— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) May 3, 2021

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Majlis berbuka langgar SOP: Caprice, Iman Troye, PU Hafiz akan ‘dipanggil’ polis
Netizen syak Neelofa rentas negeri ‘shopping’ di Nilai 3 - “Buka kedai karpet pula ke?”
Neelofa’s Wedding-Langkawi SOP Drama: Here’s A TLDR Of What Happened