Malaysian Movie Tells The True Story Of Black Hawk Down

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The highly anticipated film “Malbatt: Misi Bakara” is set to hit cinemas nationwide on 24 August, bringing a new standard to the Malaysian film industry.

The film’s director and producer, Adrian Teh, hopes it will inspire patriotism among Malaysians and encourage them to appreciate the sacrifices made by security personnel to keep the country safe.
Membawa kisah sebenar Black Hawk Down, MALBATT : Misi Bakara akan datang di pawagam GSC pada 24 Ogos 2023 🔥 #MALBATTMisiBakara @AdrianTeh19 @Shaheizy_Sam @SyazwanZulkifly @hairulazreen @Bront_Palarae @dafiismailsabri @TaufiqHanafi91 @GambitSaifullah pic.twitter.com/uMi91Zah3N— GSC 🎂 (@GSCinemas) May 30, 2023
Speaking at the film’s launch event at GSC Mid Valley on Tuesday (30 May), Teh said to have directed this film and having it released during the month of Merdeka is one of the strategies to cultivate the national spirit and patriotism among the people.
“Malbatt: Misi Bakara” is based on a true story about a rescue operation to save American soldiers trapped in the Somali civil war, depicted in the 2001 American film Black Hawk Down.
The film collaborates with the Malaysian Army and six major production companies, including Berjaya Pictures, Act 2 Pictures, Fast Bikes, Aurum Investments Limited, Golden Screen Cinemas, and Astro Shaw.

The filming was done in a city called Gaziantep, south of Turkey.
Actor Adlin Aman Ramli, who plays the character of Colonel Rahman in the film, has high hopes for its box-office success.
While the cost of production exceeds RM20 million, the ticket collection is expected to be no less than RM60 million.
Adlin said the number is realistic based on previous local movies such as Mat Kilau, which collected RM47 million at the box office in just 11 days of simultaneous screenings in Malaysia, Brunei, and Singapore.
Malaysian Troops’ Involvement In the Black Hawk Down Incident
The Black Hawk Down incident in 1993 involved US forces on a mission to capture Somali warlord Mohamed Farrah Aidid and Somali militias.
The mission was intended to be a quick in-and-out operation, but it became a prolonged battle lasting over 15 hours.
The Black Hawk Down incident involved Malaysian troops from the Malaysian Battalion (MALBATT) of the United Nations Operation in Somalia II.
The rescue mission was carried out with the United States Rangers and the Delta Forces command.
Peristiwa Hari IniWira Sebenar Pertempuran MogadishuOperasi Gothic Serpent3-4 Oktober 1993 dikenang sebagai "Day of the Rangers"/"Black Hawk Down" kerana kejayaan misi menyelamat Pasukan US Rangers oleh Angkatan Tentera Malaysia, Malbatt 1 di Somalia.#PertahananMalaysia pic.twitter.com/Te7xPpjxVC— Rhys Arunika (@ellmartt8888) October 3, 2021
The Malaysian soldiers played a significant role in rescuing injured American soldiers.
Corporal Mat Aznan Awang was killed in action, while nine other Malaysian soldiers were injured.
Still, their contribution was not accurately portrayed in Black Hawk Down.
The fact was that the roles of the Malaysian troops were disregarded in the movie.
The sacrifice made by the Malaysian soldiers was not acknowledged by the Americans until some 20 years later.

The Truth Behind “Black Hawk Down”.

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[Watch] Dawn Raid: Armed With Baseball Bats, 15 Suspects Rob A Computer Spare Parts Store In Cheras

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A security guard had a scary moment when he was attacked by 15 people armed with baseball bats in a robbery incident.

The security guard was guarding a shop selling computer spare parts in Bandar Damai Perdana Cheras on Saturday.
Kajang District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Mohd Zaid Hassan said the incident happened at about 6 am.
All the suspects broke into the premises and ran away with computer spare parts that were in the premises on the first floor which were estimated to be worth RM70,000.ACP Mohd Zaid Hassan elaborating on the crime.
The suspects are believed to be using a gray Nissan Navara, a white Toyota Hiace, a white Perodua Alza and a white Proton Exora, he said in a statement on today (28 March).
He said the victim’s vehicle was also damaged by the suspect as he tried to stop them from escaping.
The victim was not injured in the incident and the police are trying to trace the suspects.
The police have opened an investigation under Section 395/397 of the Penal Code and if convicted can be jailed for up to twenty years and whipping.
ACP Mohd Zaid Hassan added that the incident last Friday was reported to the police by the victim at 9.35am last Saturday.

Fast And Furious
Meanwhile, video recordings of the crime had gone viral on social media.
In one of the video, which lasted more than 2 minutes, the suspects were see using a van to commit the crime.
The premise alarm was also triggered and several suspects were seen trying to bring the goods into the van.

In another video, there were three vehicles said to belong to the owner of the premise.
Accordingly, the owner and his men had arrived in an attempt to prevent the robbery, including by hitting the van used by the robbers and sounding the horn.
Still, the robbers managed to flee in their van and the three vehicles were seen trying to pursue them.

Meanwhile, netizens are curious to find out if the three cars managed to chase down the suspects.
They also noted loud noises that sounded like gunshots in the video.
Some speculated that the suspects are in fact stealing crypto currency mining machines which can be very expensive.
Given the number of suspects involved, and the desperation of the premise owner in trying to stop them, the speculation may not be too far fetched.
A crypto currency mining machine for sale. (Source: Lazada)

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Medicine To Treat Covid-19 Patients Available In Malaysia, says DG

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As doctors and scientists around the world race to discover a vaccine or a specific antiviral medication to cure Covid-19, the Director-General of Health Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah revealed several drugs that may be used to treat Malaysian coronavirus patients.
In a posting made on Facebook, the DG said that the drugs: chloroquine, hydroxychloroquine, and a â€œcocktailâ€ mix of lopinavir and ritonavir, can be administered to treat those infected with the viral plague.

Chloroquine is a drug commonly used to treat and prevent Malaria. A mixture of chloroquine and hydroxychloroquine (called HCQ) is used to treat ailments like lupus, rheumatoid arthritis, and fevers.
While the drugs lopinavir and ritonavir are antiviral medication used to treat HIV and AIDS.
According to the doctor, these drugs are already registered under the countryâ€™s drug control authority, the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA)Â
Recently, United States (U.S.) President Donald Trump boasted about the potential of hydroxychloroquine as being a â€œgame-changerâ€ to cure Covid-19, even though there is no clear evidence to support its effectiveness.
Meanwhile, with Malaysia being selected by the World Health Organisation (WHO) to take part in the global clinical trial of remdesivir – a novel antiviral drug identified as a possible treatment for Covid-19 – the DG said that the NPRA was making efforts to expedite the entry of the drug to the country.
Remdesivir chemical structure.(Credit: Wikipedia)
Noor Hisham also mentioned that the Health Ministry (MOH) endeavors to acquire the antiviral drug called favipiravir from available suppliers to treat coronavirus patients.
The DG also assured Malaysians that MOH was constantly monitoring supplies and adhering to strict quality control procedures for the countryâ€™s drugs and medication inventory during the pandemic.

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Need Some #Healing? Indulge in Melbourne’s Luxury Spas At These Breathtakingly Natural Resorts

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Feeling burned out? Then it’s time to take a rest and look after our overall mental, physical and emotional well-being.

Some prefer travelling internationally for a dose of that relaxing atmosphere, something that you can’t get in a tropical country.
If you’re one of those people who craves serene adventures in places you’ve never been before, then we might have just the place for you. Let’s pack our bags and head on to Melbourne, Australia.
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Although it’s winter in Melbourne, Victoria – but that doesn’t mean you can’t enjoy the warmth. Take a dip and rejuvenate in the Victorian state’s best hot springs and spa destinations, where you will be greeted beyond just an experience that is equal parts relaxing and healing.
Some of these hot spring destinations offer more than a place to recharge, but also comfort in dining, with an emphasis on mindful eating as well as accommodation options.
Plan a retreat to Victoria to check out these exceptional world-class wellness sanctuaries and more:
Peninsula Hot Springs – Mornington Peninsula
Peninsula Hot Springs is an award-winning natural hot spring and day spa destination on the Mornington Peninsula, just 90 minutes from Melbourne. Natural thermal mineral waters flow into the pools and private baths at this coastal oasis, providing an idyllic setting for relaxation and rejuvenation.
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Bath House is a social bathing area and features over 70 globally-inspired bathing experiences. These include a cave pool, reflexology walk, Turkish hammam and hilltop pool with 360-degree views of the region. Bath House Amphitheatre includes seven geothermal pools, an ice cave, two saunas, an open-air stage, a café and a wellness centre.
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While the Spa Dreaming Centre is a blissful sanctuary with an emphasis on tranquil spaces, designed for guests 16 years and older. Experiences include thermal mineral pools, a cold plunge pool, massaging bamboo showers, a traditional sauna, a Moroccan hammam, Zen Chi massage, an infrared sauna, hanging tree pods and poolside lounges.
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With its innovative design, combined with a view of the rolling hills of the Mornington Peninsula region, this destination’s Food Bowl has been created to enhance the guest experience of the ever-evolving springs as well as provide education and inspiration on the power of food and its association with wellness.
Visit here to know more.
Alba Thermal Springs & Spa – Mornington Peninsula
Alba Thermal Springs & Spa is a world-class luxury wellness sanctuary located in the heart of Victoria’s Mornington Peninsula. Positioned in beautifully landscaped gardens, Alba offers contemporary bathing including a rain pool, botanical pools, forest pools, a sunset pool, and private pools on the rooftop and The Terrace. Luxurious full-day self-care packages, half-day rituals and treatments are available in the spa.
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The restaurant, Thyme, serves meals using locally sourced, seasonal produce with a menu designed by award-winning chef Karen Martini. Luxury villa accommodation will be available from 2023.
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Visit here to know more.
Metung Hot Springs – Gippsland
Metung Hot Springs, Australia’s newest wellness destination is now open and you can stay overnight amongst the springs. The naturally undulating 25-acre site overlooks the magnificent Gippsland Lakes – the perfect haven to switch off and enjoy the native Australian environment.
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Offering unique safari-style glamping accommodation perched over a freshwater lagoon, these luxury suites include private geothermal bathing barrels on the balconies, ensuite bathrooms, king four-poster beds and bespoke design features inspired by and sourced from the Gippsland region. The tranquil day spa welcomes guests with authentic Larn’wa Aboriginal Lore wellness rituals and native botanical spa creations to enhance guests’ bathing and wellness experiences through rejuvenating massages, facials and body treatments.
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Metung Hot Springs opened its first of multiple stages, including the Metung Country Club, set to be Australia’s first hot springs golf course. Find yourself savouring the delights at The Clubhouse bistro which centres around a consciously-designed slow-food menu celebrating Gippsland produce whilst taking in sweeping northerly views of the Great Alpine foothills.
Guests can dine, drink, shop and play golf at the Metung Country Club, then head back to their glamping suite for an afternoon of relaxation in the hot springs pools, sauna, geothermal massaging showers or just meander around the site, taking in the native flora and fauna on the shores of the Gippsland Lakes.
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Centred around natural healing with mineral-rich geothermal waters that flow from 500m below ground, the Metung Hot Springs features a hilltop escarpment (16+ area) and bathing ridge with lake view pool, architecturally-designed sauna, cold plunge pool, reflexology walk, hillside pool, geothermal massaging showers, trail pool, unique bathing barrels, spotted gum bath and star gazing pool perfect for those calm clear nights.
Visit here to know more.
Hepburn Bathhouse & Spa – Daylesford
Hepburn Springs’ only historic Bathhouse, has been providing traditional wellness bathing since 1895.
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Drawing mineral-rich waters directly from the natural source, this iconic bathhouse reconnects you with an array of mineral wellness experiences including indulgent 100% pure private mineral baths and a selection of specifically designed wellness packages.
Explore the curative effects of mineral wellness in the facilities which include a relaxation pool, spa pool, an aroma steam room, magnesium salt therapy pool, monsoon showers, creekside pool, walk-in cool-down pool and spa couches submerged in mineral water, complemented by extensive relaxation decks.
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From private healing mineral baths to signature rituals, steam therapies, massage therapies, facial therapies, body therapies and more, every treatment at the spa will rejuvenate and reinvigorate.
Visit here to know more.
The Spa at Lake House – Daylesford
This award-winning spa is nestled amongst the lush gardens of the Lake House Hotel, which also includes a multi-award-winning restaurant. The state-of-the-art spa designed with blonde wood and splashes of Tiffany blue is surrounded by waterfall-fed streams and offers nine treatment areas over three levels.
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Start with a hot mineral water spa in one of the lovely treehouses. The deep tub is prepared with 100% pure mineral water from a specially selected nearby spring. Try a massage and indulge in a blissful Daylesford Pure treatment.
The Hydrostorm is a perfect treatment for two people to share, incorporating vertical vichy, Swiss shower, colour therapy, steam and aromatherapy. Large expanses of glass offer views of the lakeshore, stream and cool fern gully.
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The outdoor balconies and sunlit lounges provide a lovely setting to relax with a restorative herbal tea. In a region that boasts the largest concentration of naturally occurring mineral springs in Australia, The Spa’s own Daylesford Pure Mineral and Spring Water is available for guests to drink on-site.
Visit here to know more.
Deep Blue Hot Springs – Warrnambool
Harnessing natural geothermal waters, the Deep Blue Hot Springs Warrnambool is a self-guided journey in an open-air sanctuary of enhanced geothermal bathing experiences.
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Let your mind wander to a therapeutic state while your body absorbs the health-restoring minerals and heat of the natural earth-drawn waters as you slowly make your journey through a myriad of thermal pools, delving into steep sensory caves and bathing in floral aromatic mist.
Bask over basalt stones or relax in the shallows of the reflection pool for quiet contemplation. Water is nurtured and celebrated throughout the sanctuary and can be found gently streaming over rock walls, humming in the foot spa and flowing throughout fifteen thoughtfully curated bathing pools.
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Located within the sanctuary is the Nourish Dome for healthy vegging and hydration. Unwind while enjoying the general health benefits of salt therapy, and gentle respiratory therapy in the ambient surroundings of the modern Salt Room.
Visit here to know more.
With many wellness havens available peppered across the region, you will be spoiled for choices that will keep you coming back for more. Retreat, revitalise, reinvigorate, renew, replenish and refresh with these absolute gems that exude only good and positive energy for that much-awaited wellness escape.
For more information on places to visit in Melbourne and Victoria, head over to Visit Melbourne’s website and follow them on Facebook, Instagram, TikTok and Twitter.
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No Apology In Sight, Jocelyn Chia Thanks Comedy Community

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Jocelyn Chia, the comedian who got “cancelled” by many Malaysians for her rant on Malaysia vs Singapore which also included her joking about Malaysia Airlines Flight MH370 is back on Instagram.
Addressing the backlash she received in a few Instagram Stories’ posts, Chia said her account was suspended for “impersonating a celebrity”.
“Rumour had it that I either deleted my IG, or that I got ‘cancelled’ by IG. My account actually got suspended for ‘impersonating a celebrity’. I was like, who is the celebrity??? Answer: Jocelyn Chia.”
Her response was attached with a few laughing emojis and Kanye West’s song Famous.
She thanked the comedy community, but with a few notable exceptions which she did not mention, saying: “Thank you. I have never loved you guys and gals more.”

She also made a joke addressing the ex-es who reached out, with Taylor Swift’s song We Are Never Getting Back Together.
Chia herself had uploaded a video of her performance at Comedy Cellar in New York on Instagram and TikTok but many slammed her for her offensive jokes.
While Chia at first had merely limited the comments on her Instagram and TikTok accounts, her Instagram account went missing yesterday, which led many to believe she had deactivated it.
Meanwhile, her TikTok account is remained active but the clip in question is no longer available.
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16YO Boy Is Missing In Bukit Puchong 2, Mother Appeals Public’s Help

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New Straits Times reported that 16-year-old Ali Imran Naseruddin has gone missing from his home in Bandar Bukit Puchong 2 around 4am on 16 June.

His distraught mother Wan Esuriyanti Wan Ahmad has appealed the public to help keep an eye out for her son, who’s the youngest of two siblings.
Ali, a student of SMK USJ 4, was discovered missing from his room around 5.30am when Wan Esuriyanti went to his room to wake him up for school.
Wan Esuriyanti said she last saw Ali when she tucked him into bed at about 11pm after their nightly chat. Ali would massage her feet daily before they call it a night.
I kissed his forehead and we said we love each other. I said a prayer for him and asked him to sleep as he has to wake up early for school. I said I will wake him up at about 5.30am. He said ‘Okay mama. I will see you when I see you.’Ali’s mother, Wan Esuriyanti

A CCTV recording from the security guardhouse showed Ali walking out of the neighbourhood at 4am.
He had spectacles on and wore his favourite blue windbreaker, T-shirt, jeans, shows and a cap. He also has a small navy-blue bag with him and was on his own.
He has been declared a missing person after 24 hours had passed and the police have distributed his images at petrol stations and surau as of 2.40am on 17 June.
Wan Esuriyanti said Ali has been unreachable because his phone has been switched off. Ali also disabled the location feature on his phone to save battery.
I have been sending him texts via short messaging system telling him that we love him, calling him ‘anak mama’ and his name. I ask for everyone to pray for his safety and to keep a lookout for him. Do not judge him. He is a good boy. That is all I ask.Ali’s mother, Wan Esuriyanti
Anyone with information is urged to contact Wan Esuriyanti at 019-2216 483 or her husband, Naser at 011-31770 502, or the nearest police station immediately.

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Wife Allegedly Steals More Than RM500k In Cash And Jewellery From Own Husband

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A woman was arrested for stealing more than RM500,000 in cash and jewellery belonging to her husband and son-in-law.

The woman is said to have committed the crime at their home in Taman Permatang Pasir Perdana in Melaka last Wednesday (25 Jan).
The 37-year-old woman was arrested following a report made by her husband.
Buletin TV9 quoted Melaka Tengah District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit, saying that the suspect’s husband runs a licensed moneylender business.

The victim noticed the loss of cash and jewellery belonging to him and his mother after returning to the house from Kuala Lumpur on January 4.
When checking his two safes at around 6.30 pm on the second and third floor, the complainant was surprised to find that cash from daily business amounting to about RM520,000 had disappeared.Melaka Tengah District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit elaborating on the incident.
Internal Affairs
Because there was no evidence of damage to the two safes, the man suspected that his wife stole the cash and jewellery.
He then lodged a report at the Kandang Police Station at 11.42 pm.
A team of officers and members of the Criminal Investigation Division of Branch D4 (Intelligence/Operations/Criminal Records) of the Central Melaka District Police Headquarters (IPD) investigated before arresting the suspect on January 25.
The woman was arrested at a house in Jalan Chengal 4, Taman Merdeka, Batu Berendam, at about 9 pm.
She was remanded for two days starting last Thursday before being released on police bail on Friday (27 Jan).
Long Arm Of The Law
During the raid, the police also confiscated a mobile phone from the suspect to help with the investigation.
As a result of the initial investigation, the suspect claimed to have returned RM280,000 in cash to her brother-in-law.
She also filed a report at the Kandang Police Station denying involvement in the case under investigation.
Further investigations are still being carried out per Section 380 of the Penal Code, which is the offence of theft in a building which provides for a prison sentence of up to 10 years and a fine if convicted.Melaka Tengah District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Christopher Patit on further police action.

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Supermarket In Manjung Fined RM1,000 For Breaching SOPs After Videos Went Viral

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A supermarket in Manjung, Perak, which was crowded by customers was slapped with an RM1,000 fine for breaching Covid-19 SOPs.

The Manjung District Police has issued a statement regarding the incident, which was recorded by netizens and went viral went on social media.
Following the incident, the supermarket manager was called to the Manjung Headquarters (IPD) to give a statement to assist in the investigation.
A compound of RM1000 was also issued to the supermarket manager for violation of Covid-19 prevention standard operating procedures (SOPs).
The penalty is meted out under the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).

Buying Frenzy As Colas Go On Sale
In the incident that took place on Friday, customers at the supermarket visitors jostled just to fight for promotional items.
They clearly ignored physical distancing as they tried to grab cartons of cola which were on sale.
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Other netizens who were there also uploaded what they saw.
🤦♂ pic.twitter.com/541TP6SpJR— . (@anthraxxx781) January 9, 2022

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49% Of Businesses May Close Shop In A Year Due To Cashflow Problems

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Association of Chartered Certified Accountants (ACCA) conducted a survey and found that businesses in general were not at all prepared to face the Covid-19 crisis, especially when faced with cashflow problems.
The survey had 10,000 respondents, including 919 finance professionals in Malaysia.
According to The Sun, 24% of businesses could fold within the next six months, while up to 49% could go under in 12 months.
Since the start of the pandemic, less than half (47%) have successfully implemented a business continuity plan (BCP). 20% said that they BCPs were not effective in dealing with the crisis, while a third (33%) had no BCP at all.
The ACCA Malaysia country head Edward Ling told The Sun that businesses should establish a dedicated crisis-management team in response to the difficult times and stay informed on updates regarding government policies.
Response to the crisis can include signing up for economic stimulus plans, cooperation with government programs, or even proactive business marketing.
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Edward Ling also mentioned that ACCA had set up a Covid-19 Global Online Hub to help organisations deal with the impacts and implications of the pandemic. Businesses may be able to make better decisions with reference to financial experts and their analysis of financial data and trends.
The crisis is also a good time to look for opportunities to improve and innovate, he says. This disruptive period can make change easier, such as streamlining business operations to make it more efficient and agile. An example is how many businesses in Malaysia have embraced working-from-home as an option for their employees.
Ling also cautions businesses to not overlook their employee’s well-being either. It’s important to implement human resource policies that address the crisis with a cohesive communications plan that will engage and update employees regularly.

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Young Man Forced To Get A Honda With RM1,500 Salary

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Owning a car in Malaysia is often seen as a social status symbol.

This is particularly true in urban areas where owning a car can signify affluence and success.
And sometimes, it creates unrealistic and unhealthy expectations.
A young man who has started working is overwhelmed by the pressure of his parents to buy an ‘imported’ car.
He took to social media to vent his feelings and seek opinions from netizens.
My salary is only RM1,500, but my parents keep pushing me to buy a Honda car; they say it is their dream car, but I know that I do not have the ability (to afford the car)loan).The young man expressing his dilemma.
Ibu dan ayah kerap bertanya bila nak beli kereta Honda walhal gaji confessor RM1,500 sebulan.Sedih hidupnya dibandingkan dgn kejayaan anak orang lain. pic.twitter.com/wWZu1B9tdk— Emosi (@ConfessTweetMY) March 31, 2023
However, what makes him sad the most is that his parents often tell him that other people’s children have already made it big.
He posted anonymously via the @ConfessTweet Twitter account that his mother was a housewife and his father hadn’t worked due to illness.
His brothers and sisters will give money to the parents monthly because they have no income.
Think Twice Before Taking Out A Car Loan
Netizens empathised with the man’s situation, as car loans can burden some Malaysians.
In the young man’s case, the case is quite straightforward.
The most affordable Honda, the BR-V, would cost at least RM1,000 a month in instalments with a seven-year loan, not to mention the downpayment of 10 per cent.
It would be impossible for the man to get a loan with that salary unless he could fork out 40 per cent in downpayment.
Hence, the hardship is especially true for those struggling financially or who have taken out loans beyond their means.
Car loans in Malaysia can come with high-interest rates, making ownership costs more expensive.
Additionally, some car loans may require a large down payment, which can be difficult for some people to afford.
Camna boleh lulus semua loan tuh dengan gaji <2k?— lockdownhalfcook (@twitreal9) June 24, 2021
It turns out most of Malaysians become bankrupt due to burden of car loan instead of credit card #youdontsay— FZ | 🇲🇾🇵🇸♥🤲 (@effzett9) December 4, 2012
Speaking The Truth In Love
Since his parents often compared other people’s children to him, one day, the young man couldn’t help but speak up.
He asked his parents not to dream of living a luxurious life but to ask if the family could live a simple life.
As a child, I hope other parents do not just ask when you will buy a Honda. When are you going to change jobs and buy yourself a Honda?The young man hoping that parents would be more understanding.
He said it would be better for parents to put it another way, such as telling the children: Mom prays that you will have a successful career and be able to buy a Honda car in the future.
His problem is not uncommon in Malaysia, where social standing is often based on the mode of transportation and the brand of the car you drive.
In all fairness, having one’s vehicle provides convenience and mobility, which are highly valued in Malaysia.
It’s also worth noting that many factors contribute to social status in Malaysia, and owning a car is just one of them.
Tapi banyak b40 yang bawa honda civic dan bising di twitter gaji tidak mencukupi 🤔🤔 https://t.co/bBd64JqSqb— 16missedcalls (@obvnotjemi) July 10, 2020

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Malaysian E-Sports Team Wins SEA PUBG Mobile Pro League Grand Final

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The Southeast Asian Professional League (PMPL SEA) Spring Season ended last weekend, and with it the winner who will represent Southeast Asia to compete globally was crowned.
Yoodoo Gank has been crowned champions of PMPL SEA, beating out other teams from Thailand, Indonesia, Vietnam, Philippines, and Myanmar. Their victory comes with a hefty grand prize of USD$30,000 (around RM128,000).
In addition to that, the team also won an further RM44,000 in cash prizes by clinching the Best Team Award, a five-time Chicken Dinner bonus, and the Gunkiller Player Award.
This win would secure them a spot to play on the global stage with the best teams from all the other regions.

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E-sports is on the rise in the country, with many Malaysians joining in professionally in local and international events.

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Malaysian Court Cases Will Be Livestreamed For The First Time Ever Starting Tomorrow

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Social distancing means adopting a new normal, and that even applies to the Malaysian Judiciary body whoâ€™ve been conducting online court hearings for specific cases.
But the body is taking things one level up by implementing an online livestream of court cases – a first in Malaysian history.
In a press release, the Malaysian Judiciary stated that this pilot project is done to complement and support the hearing of online cases as well a sign of confirmation that the justice system still continues.

The public can now watch live hearing of cases in the Open Court on their digital devices beginning tomorrow, 23rd April at 10am with a Court of Appeal case hearing.
So if youâ€™ve ever wanted to witness high profile case hearings, the opportunity could come soon!
You can watch the livestream on the Official Portal of the Malaysian Judiciaryâ€™s website (HERE).

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TAYANGAN LANGSUNG (LIVE STREAMING) PENDENGARAN KES SECARA DALAM TALIAN (ONLINE HEARING)
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Feeling Anxious? Lack of Deep Sleep Might Be The Cause

Itâ€™s a weeknight and a new tv series that caught your attention, so youâ€™ve decided to binge watch a few episodes only to realise there are only a few hours left before you have to get ready to go to work or school.
You might think that is not a big deal as youâ€™ve done it before but it turns out that a sleepless night is detrimental towards your mental health as studies have found out that it can trigger up to a 30% rise in anxiety levels.
The research was conducted by the University of California, Berkeley who also pointed out that sleep is a natural, non-pharmaceutical way to soothe anxiety disorders.

How sleep reduces anxiety
In a recent journal published in Nature Human Behavior, researchers found that deep sleep is particularly effective when it comes in calming and resetting the brain.
It is known as non-rapid eye movement (NREM) slow-wave sleep or dreamless sleep where your neural oscillations become highly synchronised and your heart rate and blood pressure are reduced.

We have identified a new function of deep sleep, one that decreases anxiety overnight by reorganizing connections in the brain.
Deep sleep seems to be a natural anxiolytic (anxiety inhibitor), so long as we get it each and every night.”
UC Berkeley professor of neuroscience and psychology, Matthew Walker.

How the research was conducted
The researchers came to the conclusion after a series of experiments were conducted using a functional MRI and polysomnography, among other measures where the researchers scanned the brains of 18 young adults.
As part of the experiment, the respondents also viewed emotionally stirring video clips after a full night of sleep, and again after a sleepless night.
Anxiety levels were measured following each session via a questionnaire known as the state-trait anxiety inventory.
Picture Credit : Sleep Apnea Guide
The outcome of the experiment

Our study strongly suggests that insufficient sleep amplifies levels of anxiety and, conversely, that deep sleep helps reduce such stress
Postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Human Sleep Science at UC Berkeley, Eti Ben Simon.
They found out that after a night without sleep, brain scans show a shutdown of the medial prefrontal cortex, which helps to keep our anxiety in check, while the brain’s deeper emotional centers were overactive.
Without sleep, they said, the brain goes on an emotional overdrive.

After a full night of sleep, the results show their anxiety levels declined significantly, especially for those who experienced more NREM sleep.
Deep sleep restores the brain’s prefrontal mechanism that regulates our emotions, thus lowering emotional and physiological reactivity and preventing the escalation of anxiety.
The researchers even tried to replicate the results in a study of another 30 participants.
What they discovered was the same as the prior experiment where the results again showed that those who get more nighttime deep sleep experienced the lowest levels of anxiety the next day.

There were correlations between the amount and quality of sleep the participants get from one night to the next predicted how anxious they would feel the next day.
Even subtle nightly changes in sleep affected their anxiety levels.

People with anxiety disorders routinely report having disturbed sleep, but rarely is sleep improvement considered as a clinical recommendation for lowering anxiety.
Our study not only establishes a causal connection between sleep and anxiety, but it identifies the kind of deep NREM sleep we need to calm the overanxious brain.
Postdoctoral fellow in the Center for Human Sleep Science at UC Berkeley, Eti Ben Simon.
On a societal level
Based on the findings, the researchers suggest the lack of sleep experienced by people throughout most industrialized nations has an effect on the increase in anxiety disorders and it’s causally related.
So based on the research, it’s safe to say that if you want to lessen your anxiety, sleep more.

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Did You Test Positive For Covid? Here’s What You Need In Your Covid Starter Kit

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Since the Covid-19 cases are rising, more and more people are quarantining and recovering at home.

It can be a scary experience when you’re not entirely sure what to do during the whole quarantine duration. Maybe you do know what you’re supposed to do but in that moment of worry, you temporarily forgot.
Fortunately, a netizen who recovered from Covid-19 shared a list of medications that helped her during her recovery and quarantine period. However, it must be noted that different remedies work differently for everyone so this is only a guide.
I doakan korang semua dijauhkan. But here, covid starter pack.Ubat batuk, nasal spray, difflam ni ada biasa & medicated (medicated lozenges ni kena request from pharmacist) for sakit tekak & tekak gatal, Dysolvon tablet for chest congestion, panadol actifast & panadol extend. pic.twitter.com/cNq8kfCd10— SYÅZA (@SyazaRahizad) February 22, 2022
@SyazaRahizad shared a list of medications in her starter pack that helped her to relieve symptoms such as sore throat, mouth ulcers, coughing and chest congestion.
Here are some of the medications she recommended:
Cough syrup
Difflam lozenges. There are two types: medicated and unmedicated. To get the medicated Difflam (in red letters on the box), you’ll have to request from the pharmacist. The medicated Difflam has anti-inflammatory and anti-bacterial properties.
Difflam ni berbeza tau dengan difflam yang duduk dekat strepsils and fisherman’s friend dekat counter. Yang ni kena request dekat dispensary/pahrmacist/prescription.Yang ni ada anti-inflammatory & anti-bacterial pic.twitter.com/WYDsuxoamW— SYÅZA (@SyazaRahizad) February 22, 2022
CoolfeverPanadol Actifact and Panadol ExtendThroat sprayDysolvon tablet for chest congestionAloclair Plus or mouthwash for ulcers
She also recommended some items that are not medications but will help soothe the symptoms such as:
Coconut water or honey drink to relieve sore throat and heatinessProbiotic drinks such as kombucha and Yakult to boost immunityVapour rubOximeter to monitor your oxygen levels
When it comes to throat lozenges, she advised everyone to avoid getting minty lozenges such as Strepsils and Fisherman’s Friends because they can irritate the throat instead of soothing it.
She recommended people with sore throats avoid eating acidic, spicy or oily dishes. However, they can soothe their throats by eating ice cream and yogurt.
Aside from that, she reminds everyone to drink lots of water and to remember to eat because the body needs the energy to recover too.
One of the netizens pointed out that the cough syrup she showed in the picture, Bena Expectorant, is a strong drowsy medication and advised adults to only take a small amount (0.5ml) in the morning if they’re going to work.
just nak bagitau yang ubat batuk bena tu (botol oren), sangat sangat sangat sangat mengantuk ya. kalau dewasa (yang berkerja) nak makan, minum lah 0.5ml sahaja di waktu pagi. sebab effect dia memang mengantuk wei. kalau minum bukan hari berkerja, memang tidur 1 hari 🤣— Zarzou • Bareskinlab (@naniamnz) February 22, 2022
Another netizen said there’s Difflam in the spray bottle for those who don’t like sucking on lozenges.
They recommend spraying Difflam at three points in the mouth: left, right and the middle.
Just adding, kalau y’all bukan jenis lozenge like me, use this spray. Just spray betul betul kat anak tekak (3 points, left right and middle) and it works wonder. pic.twitter.com/oNZcfFeB6K— gula ✨ (@aaghrtyy) February 23, 2022
Some medications are not suitable for pregnant women so it’s important to check the labels first.
For pregnant women who are experiencing sore throats, a netizen shared that her doctor recommended her the Euphon pastilles for a sore throat when she was pregnant.
Hi, sis. Masa preggy dulu Dr. bg I lozenge ni. Semoga membantu. pic.twitter.com/FecFLMbi9v— Ms. Nutella (@Nn_nutella) February 23, 2022
As always, it’s always safer and better to check with your doctor before purchasing and consuming any medications, even if you’ve used them before.

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Want To Give Her Flowers? Here Are Some Types Of Flowers To Get You Started

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From beauty, passion to even death, flowers come in different types and colours each symbolising various meanings and occasions. Flowers can be for casual gifts, anniversaries, graduations, weddings, condolences and loads more.

READ MORE: 11 Fresh Florists In Klang Valley To Smell The Flowers Or Have Them Delivered
If you’re a fan of flowers, you might know these types of common flowers. But to those who haven’t got a clue what baby breaths even are, well this list is for you.
Send this list to your flower virgin friends or partners to get them well acquainted with the types of common flowers. Who knows, this could be a subtle way to tell them your favourite flower. Valentines Day is coming, you know.
1. Roses
The most mainstream of it all. It’s impossible to not know this one.  Roses come in different varieties and colours and are generally associated with love and romance.
You’re sure to make a lady blush by giving her red roses.(Credit: ECohen / Flickr )
Fun Fact about Roses: Apart from being the national flower of the United States of America, did you know that you can eat roses? What?!?
2. Lilies
No wonder Lily is one of the most popular flower names for a girl, they’re gorgeous flowers! While a lot of flowers have the name lily in them but are not actually lilies (e.g. Calla Lily, Water Lily, Daylily), true lilies come from the genus Lilium. They signify purity and fertility.
Considered true lilies, Pink Lilies signify admiration and feminity. (left). Calla or Arum Lillies (right) don’t actually come from the genus Lilium.( Credit: hannekez, Dimitrijevic / Flickr )
Fun Fact about Lilies: They may be ranked the 4th most popular flower across the globe, but sadly, they can also be poisonous for your cats.
3. Daisies
Daisies are found everywhere on Earth except for Antarctica! Representing innocence, purity and true love, Daisies comes in different types, colours and sizes. The most common Daisy is called the English/Lawn Daisy or Bellis Perennis (the white petals with yellow disc floret).
Common Daisies (left) and Gerbera Daisies (right). ( Credit: Fimb, Kara / Flickr )
Fun Fact about Daisies: They are actually two flowers in one! The petals count as one flower while the cluster in the middle is considered the other flower.
4. Orchids
Known to be an exotic type of flower, this popular houseplant is associated with fertility, virility and sexuality. Uhh, be careful to whom you give these. Orchids come in different shapes of flowers, some impersonating bees, spiders and even monkeys.
Some Orchids can live up to a hundred years! ( Credit: Powers / Flickr )
Fun Fact about Orchids: Apart from having a long lifespan with the correct care, did you know that vanilla beans come from a type of Orchid?!?
5. Tulips
The name Tulip originated from the Persian word for “dulband” (turban), as the full bloom bulb looks like a turban. They are known to symbolize perfect or deep love, rebirth and charity.
‘The Tulip Mania‘ once swept the world crazy as it caused the price of the flowers to skyrocket, crashing the markets.( Credit: Rodovnichenko / Flickr )
Fun Fact about Tulips: Although native to Central Asia as a wildflower, now, Holland is the largest producer of Tulips, exporting around 3 billion bulbs per year.
6. Chrysanthemums
Also known by Chrysanths or Mums, these flowers can carry the meaning of happiness, life, respect and even sympathy (Europeans associate them with funeral flowers). They are one of the four noble plants in Chinese culture, along with plum blossoms, orchids, and bamboo.
Mums were cultivated in China centuries ago to be used as herbal remedies.( Credit: yewchan / Flickr )
Fun Fact about Chrysanthemums: The Japanese call this beautiful flower ‘Kiku‘ and celebrate the National Chrysanthemum Day on September 9th, also known as the Festival of Happiness.
7. Sunflowers
Coming from the same family as the Daisy, Sunflowers are called so because of their tendency to position themselves to face the sun. These yellow, vibrant and large flowers signify joy, positivity, and loyalty.
Sunflowers can grow very tall and some flowers are very big in size. ( Credit: CGWF / Flickr )
Fun Fact about Sunflowers: Apart from being Ukraine’s national flower, their spiral seeds follow the Fibonacci sequence. You can give this to your mathematician friends.
8. Carnations
Also known as the flowers of the gods, Carnation petals look spiky like they’ve been cut by pinking shears. Found in almost every colour, they generally signify fascination, distinction and love.
You can even change their colour with food colouring.( Credit: Turner / Flickr )
Fun Fact about Carnations: Red Carnations are the national flowers of Spain and Slovenia.
9. Hydrangeas
Native to Asia and South America, hydrangeas come in large balls of petals and can be in various colours from pink to blue. While it varies across colours, they represent gratitude, apology and heartfelt emotions.
Good for ornamental designs, potentially deadly for consumption. ( Credit: Oatsy40 / Flickr )
Fun Fact about Hydrangeas: Although Hydrangea Serrata’s leaves are usually used to make tea, most Hydrangeas flowers are considered moderately toxic if ingested (contain cyanogenic glycosides). They’re not like roses, that’s for sure.
10. Baby’s Breaths
These little cute tiny flowers are usually used as filler flowers, the ones used to bulk in flower arrangements, much like the purple statice flowers. Living up to their name, these flowers are associated with innocence (perfect for baby showers) and everlasting love (commonly used in weddings).
They come from the same family as Carnations.( Credit: ashlimckee / Flickr )
Fun Fact about Baby’s Breaths: Some parts of the plant can be used in cuisine while the flower itself has chemicals called saponins which have possible anti-cancer fighting properties.
Worthy Mentions: Irises, Daffodils, Alstroemerias,
Just to add some extra types of flowers you might see before but don’t know their names.
Irises come in all colours but they are breathtaking in blue and purple. Traditional Daffodils are usually yellow or white. Alstroemerias are usually called Peruvian Lillies and that’s why they look like lilies.
Irises (left), Daffodils (middle), Alstroemerias (right).(Credit: bk1bennett, IH, Kelly / Flickr)
So, impress your significant other with these types of flowers you just learned. You can also surprise them with a bouquet of these mixed flowers once in a while. Just make sure your significant other is not allergic to pollen. That could make a messy Valentines Day.
READ MORE: Got Yourself Some Fresh Cut Flowers? Here Are 7 Tips To Care For Them Properly
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15 Iconic Viral Moments That Defined Malaysiaâ€™s Online Presence In 2019

Can you believe that this new and improved TRP has actually only been around for less than a year?
Yet, in the few months that weâ€™ve been around, weâ€™ve covered some insane viral stories that you guys shared like crazy.
So, to celebrate the end of a year, and all our readers, we thought weâ€™d look back on the top 15 headlines that you guys shared the most!
15. Study: Mâ€™sian Influencers Mostly Fake & Canâ€™t Really Influence People Anymore
(Credit: Unsplash)

The results of this study by a European marketing technology company triggered Malaysian influencers and Malaysians teased them further by widely sharing the information.
14. 9 Mâ€™sian Cities Will Be Underwater By 2050 Due To Rising Sea Levels
(Credit: TRP)
After a Malaysian-based research firm found that the global climate crisis would result in 9 major states ending up below sea level by 2050, Malaysians freaked out.
13. Another Car Caught Tailgating To Avoid Paying Toll: Ends Up Rear-Ending Vehicle In Front
(Credit: Twitter)
Following the viral news about a Mercedes tailgating a vehicle at a toll booth, we found out if such an action was truly illegal or not and how to file a complaint if we ever become a victim of such inconsiderate actions.
12. Motorcyclist Gets Hit By Car On Old Klang Road To Demand Money From Driver [Video]
(Credit: Twitter)
A viral case where a motorcyclist faked an accident with a car to get compensation resulted in all of us finding out the theory that car drivers are automatically at fault is completely false and really depends on the case.
11. Netizens Expose Viral Penang Super Clear River Filled With Koi-Like Fishes
(Credit: Facebook)
After an unbelievably beautiful image of a river in Penang went viral, sceptical Malaysian netizens showed their investigating prowess by unearthing the truth behind that â€œriverâ€.
10. Mâ€™sian Man Mistaken For Foodpanda MD, Changes Name To Avoid Harassment
(Credit: Malay Mail and Twitter)
When Foodpanda riders protested against their employer over a new payment scheme, Malaysians, unsurprisingly, stood in solidarity with their food delivery people.
And they started harassing a random Twitter user because they thought he was the Foodpanda Managing Director.
9. Bloomberg Says Mâ€™sia Partly Responsible For 63.6% Of Ocean Trash, Gets Slammed By The Internet
(Credit: Malay Mail)
After Malaysia sent back tonnes of illegal trash to the US, UK, Australia and Canada, Bloomberg published an article naming Malaysia as one of the top contributors to ocean trash.
The article did not sit well with the internet who called Bloomberg out for its one-sided piece.
8. Malaysian Handphone Salesman Shares Hilarious Online Chats Heâ€™s Had With Customers
(Credit: Pexels and Twitter)
Local phone salesman, Joe Gadget shared screenshots of funny conversations heâ€™s had with customers that had the internet laughing so bad our stomachs hurt.
7. Nasi Lemak Aunty Makes Up To RM400,000 Monthly
(Credit: Facebook Nasi Lemak Saleha)
Malaysians were shocked to find out that a nice old aunty selling nasi lemak at a stall in Ampang made way more money than they did at their office jobs.
6. Why Klang Valley Got So Cold All Of The Sudden
(Credit: Unsplash)
Malaysians were super surprised to find out that besides dengue season, flood season, durian season, and festive seasons, we also technically have a â€œcold seasonâ€ as well.
5. â€œDonâ€™t Speak In Chinese When Other Mâ€™sians Are Aroundâ€
(Credit: Facebook)
A young, ethnically-Chinese lawyer caught the attention of Twitterjaya after tweeting that he personally hated it when people speak Chinese in front of people who may not understand.
4. Mâ€™sian Man Reveals How He Got Away With Overstaying In Australia By Claiming To Be A Refugee
(Credit: Instagram)
At a time when many Malaysians were talking about how hard it was to travel to Australia, one Malaysian man explained how there were many unscrupulous Malaysians (including himself) who took advantage of Australiaâ€™s human-rights friendly policies to stay there indefinitely *gasps*.
3. Straw-less Boba Cup Designed! The Pearls FLOAT ABOVE THE ICE
(Credit: Behance)
While everyone was complaining about how the boba milk tea trend was resulting in a huge amount of plastic waste, two Taiwanese designers came up with an eco-friendly recycled-glass straw-less boba cup and left Malaysians everywhere IMPRESSED!
2. Russian YouTuber Complains About Bilingual Malaysian Tweets, Gets Roasted By Twitterjaya
(Credit: Twitter and Imgflip)
Malaysians teamed up in an online roast when a Russian YouTuber complained about how he could always only understand half of our tweets because of our multilingual capabilities.
1. Astro Go Shop Host Breaks Plate On Live TV Show After Claiming Itâ€™s Shatter Proof
(Credit: Twitter)
Well, thereâ€™s nothing the online world loves more than a Live TV FAIL. Especially when it was done on none other than on Malaysiaâ€™s media giant Astro.

Man, 2019 was wild! We can’t wait to see what else triggers Malaysians next year!
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2020 IPTA Intake To Proceed As Normal, Says MOHE

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The 2020 intake for Malaysiaâ€™s public colleges, universities, and institutions (IPTA) will proceed as normal.
The Ministry of Higher Education (MOHE) announced that the online UPU application system remains open for Form 5 and Form 6 graduates to apply for tertiary education.
MOHE explains that IPTAs are expected to welcome new foundation, matriculation and diploma students in July and August while bachelorâ€™s courses would begin in October.
This directive goes against previous announcements made by the Ministry of Education (MOE) which stated that intakes for all private and public institutions would be suspended till 2021 after postponing this yearâ€™s Form 5 SPM, and SVM exams, as well as the Form 6 STPM and STAM semester finals.
 Senior Minister (Education) Dr. Mohd Radzi Md Jidin announcing the cancellation and postponement of 2020 exams live from Putrajaya.(Credit: Facebook/MOE)
MOHE had already extended the deadline for university applications, twice, following the enforcement of the nationwide Movement Control Order.

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Face Masks Will Require SIRIM Cert Or Face Up To RM250K In Fines, Netizens Cry Foul

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All non-medical face masks must have the SIRIM certification, or else manufacturers and importers will face a fine.

According to Bernama, the Domestic Trade And Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) announced that all non-medical face masks either manufactured in Malaysia or imported from overseas must require the SIRIM sticker under the new gazetting of the Non-Medical Face Mask Order 2022 under the Trade Descriptions Act 2011, which will take effect 4 July.
Consumer products, like electronics, require a SIRIM sticker as well.(Credit: Malay Mail)
The MS SIRIM label must be placed on boxes or packages and be easily visible to consumers.KPDNHEP in a statement
Products bearing the SIRIM certification mark demonstrates product compliance with national or international standards. Thus, it provides the user with an assurance for safety and reliability.
The ministry hopes that compliance from manufacturers and importers on this issue will reduce the influx of poor quality products into the Malaysian market.
Companies who are found guilty of not complying with the SIRIM requirement can face a RM200,000 fine or up to RM500,000 for a subsequent offense.
Individuals who are found guilty can face a fine up to RM100,000 and/or 3 years jailtime, or a fine up to RM250,000 and/or 5 years jailtime or both.
Credit: Bernama
“Why now?”
Netizens were not pleased with the news, with many finding it suspicious that this kind of requirement only coming to light after 2 years of an active pandemic.
Gila!During the pandemic and cases were more than 20K a day, there was not a need to have a SIRIM certified face mask.Suddenly, the government ordered this for the safety of the Keluarga Malaysia.BS— Alawiyah Yussof 🏴 (@AlawiyahYussof) April 6, 2022
imagine going to jail for not wearing a sirim-approved face mask…— ✩ (@24lyx) April 6, 2022
What happens if we use FDA approved Korean filter face mask we have brought from there? Throw them all away and get those approved by SIRIM only? @Khairykj pic.twitter.com/a8jEqoNmaX— Dayang Surena Abg Basri (@SueBasri) April 6, 2022
Others are worried this requirement would raise mask prices
Currently, while Malaysia is moving towards the endemic phase, SOPs such as face masks are still required for daily use. As such, face masks have become an additional expense to be borne by the rakyat, one which not all of us can afford.
Do government guarantee the price of mask with sirim cert remain the same? Let people choose to buy sirim or non sirim face mask. Not all people got enough money to buy expensive one. Currently we are dealing with expensive essential needs, don’t add the burden.— Kakak Mongka (@Mongka10) April 7, 2022
I had pts who literally reuse their non-medical cheap face mask sampai berbulu & tali putus because they don’t have money to buy face masksSure ok SIRIM chop will ensure the quality of masks, but you’re overestimating the ability of Malaysians to buy quality masks— maya arielle 🏴 (@FluoroPetrol) April 7, 2022
“What’s the justification?”
Twitter user @FabAshburn questioned the need for such a blanket requirement in the first place, as these face masks are classified as personal protective equipment (PPE) meant for non-medical use.
She goes on to question what kind of requirements these face masks must meet to obtain the certification, especially for PPE that is not of medical-grade.
Under the Medical Devices Act, non-medical face mask and respirator is classified as personal protective equipment (PPE) and CAN BE manufactured and supplied WITHOUT needing to be registered with the Authority.What level of protection is being used as this SIRIM “standard”? https://t.co/B04Ojtepnu— FAB (@FabAshburn) April 6, 2022
Although Malaysia and other countries currently also allow the use of cloth masks made of fabric, it is not clear whether cloth masks or similarly fashioned homemade items will be affected.

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Malaysia Appointed Vice Presidency Spot At World Health Assembly 2022

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Malaysia has been accorded with the Vice Presidency of World Health Organisation’s (WHO) World Health Assembly 2022 (WHA), according to the Health Ministry.

Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said on social media recently that Malaysia will take this opportunity to pursue a bigger role in the global health.
He also added that Malaysia is serving in the Executive Board of World Health Organisation from 2021 to 2024.
It is indeed a great honour for Malaysia to be accorded with the Vice Presidency of WHA and we will take this opportunity to pursue a bigger role in the global health.Coincidentally Malaysia is also serving in the executive board of World Health Organisation from 2021 to 2024. pic.twitter.com/YBpeBhgryn— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) October 27, 2021
Meanwhile, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin also expressed his gratitude for the nomination, thanking member countries for picking Malaysia for the Vice-Presidency.
Thank you to all the @WHOWPRO countries for unanimously nominating Malaysia as Vice President for the World Health Assembly 2022. We will bring the voice of the Western Pacific to the world assembly especially on the principles of equity, solidarity and accountability. https://t.co/JxPAWAb00x— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) October 27, 2021
What is the WHA?
According to the WHO, the WHA is the decision-making body of WHO and attended by delegations from all WHO Member States and focuses on health agendas.
The main functions of the World Health Assembly are to determine the policies of the Organization, appoint the Director-General, supervise financial policies, and review and approve the proposed programme budget.
The Health Assembly is annually held in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Najib’s 1MDB Trial Cut Short Due To Blood Pressure Issues

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Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s corruption trial related to the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) was cut short at 12.30pm today due to issues concerning his blood pressure.

According to New Straits Times, the case presiding judge Datuk Collin Lawrence Sequerah was told that the incarcerated former prime minister has reacted badly to a change of medication for his blood pressure.
“According to an officer from the Prison Department, it has an adverse effect on him, and his condition is quite bad.
“However, Najib is prepared to go through the proceedings until 12.30pm before his appointment with his doctor at 2pm,” Deputy Public Prosecutor Datuk Seri Gopal Sri Ram was quoted as saying.
According to the report, the Pekan MP had complained about his blood pressure during today’s hearing and sought medical attention.
Agreeing with the request, Sequerah ordered today’s proceeding to end at 12.30pm so that Najib could be referred to Kajang Hospital for medical attention.
Najib had earlier appeared in court at 10am for his 1MDB trial, where he is facing four charges of abusing his power to obtain bribes totalling RM2.28bil from 1MDB funds as well as 21 charges of money-laundering involving the same amount.
His wife, Datin Seri Rosmah Mansor –  who earlier this month has been found guilty of three counts of corruption connected to the RM1.25 billion Sarawak rural school’s solar energy project – also attended today’s hearing where she was sitting behind Najib in the public gallery.
Najib, the first former prime minister to be sent to prison, is currently serving his prison sentence in Kajang Prison since 23 August when a five-judge panel at the Federal Court upheld his conviction, RM210 million fine and 12-year prison sentence for embezzling RM42 million belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd.
Najib has been sent to the hospital over a week ago due to a recurring stomach-related issue.
READ MORE: Najib Is Reportedly Undergoing Medical Tests In Hospital

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In Shocking Move, TMJ Announces Decision To Quit JDT Football Team

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Johor Crown Prince, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, today announced his decision to relinquish the control of Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) football club to its top management.

Tunku Ismail (TMJ) said that he will no longer be involved in the daily running of the football club.
The decision was announced via the club’s official Facebook page, the Johor Southern Tigers earlier today.

“Due to my other responsibilities and commitments, I have decided to take a step back and hand over the control of JDT FC to the top management of the club.
“I wish the club and everyone all the best,” the post reads.
TMJ took over JDT in 2012 and has been credited with transforming JDT into a powerhouse in the Malaysian football scene, as well as the Asian region.
The southern football club had won the Malaysian Super League (MSL) title for eight seasons in a row since 2014.
JDT charted another history this season by becoming the first Malaysian team to reach the last 16 of the Asian Champions League (ACL).
Most fans receives the news well and believed that TMJ had left the team in capable hands.

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Four Malaysians Gain Top Spots In Global ACCA Exam, Beating 103,000

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Four Malaysian future accountants scored top grades internationally in this year’s ACCA (Association of Chartered Certified Accountants) Examinations.

This year’s ACCA papers held in June 2021 were the first-ever completely Remote Invigilation (RI) examinations, but that didn’t stop 103,000 accounting students globally from signing up, and our very own Malaysian future accountants from taking top spots.
Best Scores In The World
Under the ACCA Qualification category, Hannah Mumtazah Ahmad Murshidi, a student at Universiti Technologi MARA (UiTM) Shah Alam, ranked world first in Financial Management, and also earned a national top score in Strategic Business Reporting.
Ng Jia Hui beat out the rest of the global competition as well to score top marks in Audit and Assurance in the ACCA Qualification category.
Left: Lim Hui Ning who earned top scores for two papers; and right: Hannah Mumtazah Ahmad Murshidi, who placed first both internationally and nationally.(Credit: ACCA)
Students in the Foundation in Accountancy performed brilliantly as well, with Lim Hui Ning, from Sunway TES Centre for Accountancy Excellence, gaining top global scores for both Foundations in Taxation and Foundation in Audit. Another student Joleyn Chan also achieved top scores in the Management Information paper.
However, another student Kok Xue Min gained the #1 nationwide position among Malaysia’s ACCA affiliates, even without any international top scores.
Consistent Wins
Malaysian students have consistently ranked well in ACCA examinations, and their accomplishments this year are all the more impressive as they have soldiered on through the pandemic and all its uncertainties.Edward Ling, Portfolio Head of ACCA Maritime Southeast Asia
Earlier this year, we also had two international top-scorers, beating out 93,000 other examinees.
READ MORE: Two Malaysian Students From Humble Beginnings, Now Global Top 10 Scorers In ACCA Exams
Ling acknowledges that our Malaysian students have done remarkably well, even under the pressure and stress of the pandemic disruptions and the fully-online examination process.
Their achievements are well-deserved, and are certainly a source of inspiration to all young Malaysians striving to become successful in their respective fields of study.Edward Ling, Portfolio Head of ACCA Maritime Southeast Asia

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Stranded Pilgrims To Get Their Money Back, Tour Agents Arrested By Police

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A travel agency that handled nearly 400 prospective pilgrims stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) will return the pilgrims’ money and passports in stages.

In a statement today, the Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) informed that the agency is licensed.
MOTAC enforcement team interviewed company representatives at KLIA and was assured that money and passports would be returned if prospective pilgrims did not get flights as scheduled.
If the victims do not get back the promised money, they are advised to lodge a police report.
  @bokbon_bekeng Jemaah Haji terkandas di KLIA ♬ bunyi asal  – BokBon_Bekeng
READ MORE: [Watch] 380 Hajj Pilgrims Left Stranded In KLIA, Passports Kept By Travel Agency
They can do so at the KLIA Main Terminal Building (MTB) Police Station or any nearby police station, according to MOTAC.
Victims are also asked to make a formal complaint to MOTAC through the Public Complaints Management System (SISPAA), MOTAC.
The complaint can be lodged at the link https://motac.spab.gov.my and the Malaysian Consumer Claims Tribunal (TTPM) at https://ttpm.kpdnhep.gov .my/portal/home.
Asalamualaikum Dato Abah.orang melayu juga yg tipu orang melayu.sampai nk buat haji kena tipu.— zainudinumar (@zainudinumar72) July 9, 2022
Meanwhile, police have confirmed the arrest of five individuals suspected of being involved in the case.
When Kosmo contacted Wangsa Maju District Police Chief Superintendent Ashari Abu Samah, his party confirmed the detention of two men and three women involved in the case.
This case will be investigated according to Section 420 of the Penal Code for cheating, and so far, there have been 23 police reports made.Wangsa Maju District Police Chief Superintendent Ashari Abu Samah elaborating on the case.
Saudi Arabian Embassy Regrets Incident
The Saudi Arabian Embassy in Kuala Lumpur has expressed regret over the news of about 380 prospective Malaysian pilgrims stranded at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA).
According to a statement provided to Bernama, the embassy insisted that it had nothing to do with the incident.
The embassy regrets what happened to some Malaysians deceived by the Malaysian travel agency who claimed to have obtained visas from the embassy.
camni ah380 orang yang terkandas kat KLIA pasal kena tipu agensi Haji sapu tudiorang pun salah gaksapa nak guna agensi sapu melainkan orang nak potong queue Tabung Hajidah nak buat ibadah tu sabar je la, kau nak shortcut pejadahnya— OG Wan Kenobi (@wordsmanifest) July 9, 2022
The statement said the embassy insisted it had nothing to do with this incident.
The statement also referred to a previous statement issued on 24 March, and the embassy found that there were advertisements by several Malaysian companies promoting tourism packages and pilgrimage programs this year.
It also warned and stressed that the embassy did not communicate with any party in Malaysia in terms of the arrangements for this year’s hajj.
Tiada insiden, Arab Saudi umum kejayaan fasa pertama Pelan Perdana Haji 2022 https://t.co/wkkP8JMYXb#Haji1443h #Haji2022 pic.twitter.com/29xxt2vLAR— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) July 9, 2022
Once Bitten Twice Shy
President of Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organisations (Mapim) Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid regretted that there are still recurring cases of companies managing Hajj failing to fulfil their duties.
This case is not the first, and there have been many cases before where hundreds of pilgrims were stranded. An investigation needs to be done to identify how this case could have happened.Mapim president Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid on preventing the same incident from happening.
Mapim also called for the government’s SOP, which imposes the current procedure for pilgrimage management companies, to be revised so that it can be simplified.
President of Malaysian Consultative Council for Islamic Organisations (Mapim) Mohd Azmi Abdul Hamid. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Allied Coordinating Committee of Islamic NGOs (ACCIN) chief executive officer Jamal Shamsudin said the furada or private haj visa is outside the purview of Lembaga Tabung Haji.
He said it is helpful for those who do not want to wait for their haj, which may take many years due to the limited quota for each country, i.e. 1% of the Muslim population.
However, the furada is a lucrative business, and clients are willing to pay a high price.
When the travel agency loses the visa allocation due to the limitation of numbers and being outbid, potential haj pilgrims can be stranded in the case of the 400.
I would congratulate the Ministry of Culture and Tourism for their quick action to get refunds for those stranded. What is essential is for proper coordination of the furada allocation in the future.ACCIN chief executive officer Jamal Shamsudin on the inconvenience and disappointment faced by the pilgrims.
READ MORE: MOTAC Taking Action On Travel Agency For Hajj Scam, Will Suspend License If Found Guilty
Allied Coordinating Committee of Islamic NGOs (ACCIN) chief executive officer Jamal Shamsudin. (Pix: Fernando Fong)

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Clinical Trials On Remdesivir, The Experimental Covid-19 Cure, Not Showing Promise

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Clinical trials on Remdesivir, the experimental antiviral medication meant to treat Covid-19, have supposedly failed.
Apparently the World Health Organisation (WHO) had â€œleakedâ€ the unpromising results from the first human trials of the drug before removing it from its website.
Supposedly the WHO had mistakenly released the preliminary results of the tests, which is said to still be under review from medical experts.
Basically, the draft report that was released summarized how the drug trials in China were unsuccessful at making patients better or have any clinical or virological benefits at fighting the disease.Â
The trial was also apparently put to a stop early because of side-effects coming from the treatment.
A vial of  Remdesivir.(Credit: NBC News)
Remdesivir is an intravenous drug that’s been in development for a decade.
The drug was originally intended as a treatment for the Ebola virus and also undergone preliminary testing for treating coronaviruses like SARS and MERS and works by attacking the pathogenâ€™s genetic material and prevents it from making more copies of itself.
Structure of the Covid-19 virus.(Credit: CDC/Unsplash)
Early studies have noted the drugs could potentially be used as a treatment for Covid-19, hence the current rigorous trial process undertaken by selected nations around the world, including Malaysia, as part of the â€œSolidarityâ€ international clinical trial program.Â
Gilead Sciences, the United States (U.S.) based biopharmaceutical company behind the drug had come out saying that the released, and now deleted, results were inconclusive while mentioning that there are â€œpotential benefitsâ€ to the drug.

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Study: People who walk slow will probably die faster

Itâ€™s pretty common knowledge that walking for at least 30 minutes a day is a great way to improve or maintain your overall health. But did you know that speeding up your steps might actually help you live longer?

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A study published in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings journal last month looked at how physical fitness associates to oneâ€™s lifespan and overall health compared to their BMI (body mass index).
The researchers recorded self-reported walking speeds and BMIs of almost 475,000 participants and followed them for about seven years. During this period, there were around 12,800 deaths.

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The results showed that despite the participants BMI, if they were fast walkers, their likelihood for an early death was reduced.
The study revealed that brisk-walking women lived up to 88 years old while brisk-walking men lived up to 87 years old.
Compared to slow-walking women who had a life expectancy of 72 to 85 years old and slow-walking men who had a life expectancy of 65 to 81 years old.

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In fact, not only did they find that fast walkers live longer, they also found that the faster you walk, the longer you live.
Women who walked faster than 4 mph (~6.4 km/h) could enjoy a 15 year long life expectancy boost than those who walked less than 3 mph (~4.8 km/h). For men, the life expectancy boost could be up to 20 years. Like this we run everywhere je laâ€¦

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Well, we donâ€™t know about you guys but weâ€™re gonna put our shoes on and get walking!

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Highway accident- Mâ€™sian records crash instead of honking sleeping driver awake

We have been warned many times to never EVER drive when
sleepy.
Unfortunately, the message seems to be lost no matter how many times it is repeated. This week we learn of the dangers of microsleep when a viral video of an accident was posted on Twitter.

Credit: @My_CrimeWatch/Twitter

The 45 second video showed a car, whoâ€™s driver seemed to be experiencing microsleep, drift across three lanes of the highway before crashing into a lorry.

Bahaya microsleep. pic.twitter.com/WpabNugQNo
— MyWatch (@My_CrimeWatch) September 7, 2019

While the accident was shocking, most shocking of all was how
the terrible crash could have been prevented.
With 14.8K retweets at the time of writing, netizens were
angered by the fact that the person recording the video did not honk the
sleepy driver awake.

Tukang rakam ni disable function hon ke? Atau memang rakam menunggu kereta accident?
— Ø¹Ø²Ù…Ø§Ù† Ù‚Ù…Ø± Ø§Ù„Ø¯ÙŠÙ† (@adzman86) September 7, 2019

Translation: “Did the person recording this disable the honk function? Or purposely waiting to record an accident?”

The fact that orang ni rasa to record a potential accident is more important than preventing it is making my blood boil! Eeeeee bodohnya ya Allah 😩😩😩
— Nurul Syafiqah Zakariah (@IamSyafiqahZack) September 7, 2019

Translation: “The fact that this person feels that recording a potential accident is more important that preventing it is making my blood boil! Eeeeeee, so stupid!”

kecewa tengok video ni, tulang record tu hon boleh kot.
— PeterRengPung (@PitiyaParkiya) September 8, 2019

Translation: “So disappointed watching this video. The person recording could’ve honked.”

wow, bodoh!!!
the person videoing is partially responsible for allowing the accident to happen in front of his eyes. Karma is always watching
— AmethystChew 🇲🇾 (@AmethystChew1) September 8, 2019

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— Ahmad Fikri (@akieez) September 8, 2019

Whenever you come across a driver you suspect is asleep behind
the wheel, PLEASE WAKE THEM UP BY HONKING.
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Microsleep is a very real and highly dangerous threat to road users. According to Science Daily, brain regions can take short naps while youâ€™re awake, leading to errors.
Periods of microsleep are thought to be the most likely cause of people falling asleep while driving and several studies have shown that itâ€™s as dangerous as driving drunk!

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As a road user, familiarise yourself with the following warning signs of an oncoming microsleep episode:

Feeling sleepy.
Having trouble keeping your eyes open/constantly blinking.
Difficulty focusing on what youâ€™re doing.
Yawning.
Feeling moody and irritable.
Sudden head jerks that make you alert.

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You can prevent microsleep by:
1. Interacting with other people.
Talk, engage, ask questions. Keeping your brain active will
help you stay alert.
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2. Moving your body if possible.
Tap the steering wheel, rotate your shoulders, chew gum. Keep
your body moving!
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3. Taking breaks
Yes, just stop what youâ€™re doing and take a nap. That way
you will keep yourself and other road users safe!

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Stay safe on the road, guys!
Ps: Using your phone while driving is just as dangerous ok!


Around RM6 Million In Summons Collected From Malaysians Disobeying MCO Guidelines

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In a cynical sense, it seems like the many ignorant Malaysians in defiance of the Covid-19 guidelines set during the Movement Control Order (MCO) are doing some good for the country…
According to the Home Ministry, the government had collected RM5.93 million in fines from businesses and individuals through the nationwide lockdown period from March till June 2020.
Reportedly police had issued over 11,000 summons to members of the public as well as businesses and companies who flaunt standard operating procedures (SOP), with 21,000 or so people arrested and charged in court.
Previously, authorities had also told Malaysians to report to them of any activities they witness in violation of Covid-19 guidelines and advised Malaysians to remain disciplined in following rules during the pandemic.

‘Rat Out’ People Who Violate Covid-19 Guidelines, Says Government

If you’d like to avoid paying the penalty for essentially putting your life and the people around you at risk, check out our quick guide on what you can and cannot do during the RMCO.

Here Are Actual Things You Can And Cannot Do During RMCO

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Malaysians Emote To MCO Extension With Memes, What Else Is New?

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Yup, itâ€™s official, the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) has been extended yet again, set to end this time around on April 28.
This means that for the next 2 weeks, Malaysians are again forced to stay indoors and keep true to the social distancing lifestyle in order to break the chain of Covid-19 infections happening in the country.
And naturally, in times of stress and anxiety such as this, Malaysians are turning to the tried and true medium of expressing themselves through the use of some hilarious internet memes.
TRP takes a quick tour of cyberspace to gauge Malaysiaâ€™s overall sentiment towards the MCO extension and to see how the rakyat was generally feeling based on contemporary psychologist Paul Ekman’s list of 6 core human emotions;
The basic human emotional spectrum as according to Ekman.(Credit: Very Well Mind)
Surprise
PM : extend 2 more weeks Me : pic.twitter.com/PEsg3S9Xf8â€” Extramundane . (@_azrilizmal) April 10, 2020
me at 4pm sleeping knowing that pkp extend pic.twitter.com/ogpHTV3lU3â€” ash (@kinxash) April 10, 2020
Sadness
2 more weeks #PerintahKawalanPergerakan #StayHome #dudukrumah pic.twitter.com/Txb5b5eqBCâ€” benedict john (@_JohnnnyBoy_) April 10, 2020
i just know this 2 weeks extend is not gonna be the end of it, its prolly gonna be after raya i just know it… pic.twitter.com/JTSXamu3dpâ€” imran rashid (@imrnrshd) April 10, 2020
Anger
PM: MCO extend for 2 weeksProtestors:#PKP #MCO pic.twitter.com/B05IG0DMnvâ€” Faisal Yusof (@fesalyusof) April 10, 2020
The #stayathome guys blaming the x reti duduk rumah guys #PerintahKawalanPergerakan pic.twitter.com/gIOaFzsPgl— Ash'ri (@Ash_Ri99) April 10, 2020
Fear
goverment : extend 2 minggu me : pic.twitter.com/17UupkZa8V— 🐼 (@Thirahmalek) April 10, 2020
Us Malaysians right now #PKP #PKDP #COVID19Malaysia #PerintahKawalanPergerakan pic.twitter.com/XPX8gq1wej— Q~Q (@ravenous_wolff) April 10, 2020
Disgust
the longer I stay at home the more homeless I look#PerintahKawalanPergerakan pic.twitter.com/sMvnrXej8G— cookiemonster🍪✨ (@yayazhr_) April 10, 2020
literally my bed after pkp#PerintahKawalanPergerakan pic.twitter.com/BcOPCXBuPp— fatimahâ· is seeing bts💅🏻 (@Shineeengurl) April 10, 2020
Happiness
another 2 weeks #PerintahKawalanPergerakan pic.twitter.com/MFOfQPNhtC— apa apa jelah (@nrfaatinn) April 10, 2020
Sambung until 28 April Guys, You know what that means…#PerintahKawalanPergerakanpic.twitter.com/eLkzxWfRf2— Zayn (@Zayn434) April 10, 2020

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What Is A ‘Malaysian National Heritage’ & How Are They Gazetted

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From the natural beauty of our national parks to the magnificent architecture of our historical buildings, Malaysia is a country rich with heritage that showcases our identity as a nation.

Like many countries, Malaysia works to preserve some of our colorful mix of cultures by awarding them with the title of being a ‘national heritage’.
By law, anything that’s classified as a natural heritage receives the full protection and conservation of the government as well as prestige throughout the country and the world.
(Klima Action Malaysia/Malay Mail)
We do mean ANYTHING
According to the National Heritage Act 2005 (Act 645) anything – either tangible or intangible – can be officially listed as a national heritage.
Tangible heritage is anything solid – from an old artifact to historical locations or monuments. Even ecological landscapes such as forests, rivers, and caves can be gazetted as a national heritage.
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Intangible heritage, on the other hand, is anything that lacks physical representation such as language, literature, music, arts, and even traditional beliefs.
The National Heritage Register includes the following as classifications of national heritage;
Heritage Site; an area or cultural zones such as archeological sites, cities, villages, and others structures including monuments and natural flora and fauna.Heritage Object: includes ancient artifacts as well as tangible and intangible cultural heritage.Underwater Cultural Heritage: sites or structures located underwater such as shipwrecks, prehistoric objects, and natural landscapes.
People can be classified as national heritage too
The government can award the National Heritage Living Person (WAKOH) title and declare a living person a national heritage for their contributions to the country and society.
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As of 2021 more than 20 people have been known to receive the special acknowledgement for their works in the arts and cultural scene.
How does something become a national heritage?
According to the National Heritage Department (JWN) in order to be gazetted as a national heritage, an item, site or person must posses the following criteria;
Having historical significance and cultural valuePossess unique aesthetic or architectureContributes to innovation or scientific achievementRepresents social or cultural significance and relationshipsPotential to educate peopleShowcasing diversity or exclusivityBeing rare or uncommon
A government-appointed minister can declare or nominate an item to be gazetted as a national heritage.
A long process would then take place to determine if the object in question deserves to be included in the National Heritage Register – from the initial data collection and approval phases to special hearings which can take place between State Governments, property owners, and stakeholders.
During this process, objections can be made to stop the declaration from happening.
By law, ownership of any land or property that has been declared a national heritage site remains under the right of its original owners, however, the government shares the responsibility to manage and keep an eye on the site.
Entry fees can also be charged to the public to view or access national heritage objects or sites, like how you would pay to enter a museum.
Act 645 additionally states that a heritage object that is discovered in Malaysia after 2005 will automatically belong to the Federal Government. (So do make note of that if you find any buried treasure lying around.)

Our heritage not only provides clues to the past but serves as tangible and intangible reminders of the secrets, struggles, and successes we share as one diverse people.
Surely anyone would agree that our national heritage merits much love, respect, and careful safekeeping for future generations to enjoy.
READ MORE: CBN ‘Saved’ But Turns Out School Board Objected To Making It National Heritage Site

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It’s national heritage personified


Sport Stacking: When Cups And Sport Collide

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Everyone has a story about how they got to know about sport stacking.

For me, it was watching the Netflix documentary The Speed Cubers about speedcubing, a sport involving solving a variety of combination puzzles, the most famous being the 3x3x3 puzzle or Rubik’s Cube.
Although speedcubing and sport stacking are two entirely different sports, they both require speed and a certain level of ambidexterity to pattern solving.
Sport stacking, aka cup stacking or speed stacking
The process of assembling cups in different formations and then disassemble them as quickly as possible is essentially what sport stacking is.

If watching someone sport stacking gives you a rush, imagine what it’s like for those doing the stacking.
In the beginning
Sport stacking started in 1981 when Wayne Godinet of the Boys & Girls Club of America in California came up with the idea after the children he worked with were bored of playing traditional sports.
He gave them paper cups and asked them to stack the cups in a pyramid, run and touch a wall, come back and stack them again as fast they could.
The activity was so well received that Godinet acquired plastic cups for his club to play with but discovered the cups would stick together so he modified them by adding a hole to the bottom of each cup.
“Not athletically inclined with low self-esteem”
Godinet told the New York Times that he turned the game into a sport because he recognised that children who were small or not athletically inclined had low self-esteem.
Healthy competition may improve self-esteem in children and is something they do not have to be ‘athletic’ for per se. The ability to cooperate itself builds the confidence to work in a team, which then leads to better self-esteem.
Recognised as a sport in 2005
Godinet hosted the annual National Cupstacking Championship in which one of the champions by the name of Matt Adame, appeared with his team on the popular Tonight Show Starring Johnny Carson.
The attention caught the eye of physical education teacher Bob Fox who, together with Larry Goers, created a line of proprietary sport stacking products.
Fox later founded the World Cup Stacking Association (WCSA) in 2001 which then changed its name to the World Sport Stacking Association (WSSA) in 2005 with the public recognition that stacking is now considered a sport.
Benefits
(Credit: Elisa Riva @ Pixabay)
In a study by Brian Udermann of the University of Wisconsin-Lacrosse in the US, sport stacking improves hand-eye coordination and reaction time by up to 30%.
For example, a student develops a greater percentage of the right side of the brain which houses awareness, focus, creativity, and rhythm.
Learning to stack helps train the brain for sports and other activities where the use of both hands is important, like playing an instrument, video game or using the computer.
Elements of sport stacking like sequencing and recognising patterns, can also help with reading and math skills.
Competition
Aside from being a workout for your brain, sport stacking is also a competitive sport that promotes self-confidence, teamwork and competition which makes it popular among children, but any age group can participate.
Competitions are divided into 14 different age divisions ranging from 6-years and under to seniors 65-years and up. There are divisions for disabled competitors too called “Special Stackers”.
The three main sequences in official sport stacking events as per the WSSA are:
3-3-3 which uses nine cups3-6-3 which uses 12 cupsCycle which uses 12 cups
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Stackers can choose to compete in the Individual Timed Competition under one of the above sequences based on their age division.
There is also the Doubles Timed Competition which involves a team of two stackers working together to complete the Cycle stack as fast as they can with one stacker using their right hand and the other their left.
The Head-to-Head Relay Competition consists of two teams of at least four stackers each, but no more than five, in the correct age division for a relay match to complete a series of sequences first.
And finally, there is the Timed 3-6-3 Relay which is basically a combination of Head-to-Head Relay and Individual Timed competition but instead of competing with another team, you are competing against the clock.
An important thing to note about competition is the protocol for the setting of world records and they include:
Use of WSSA-approved sport stacking cups.Use of a StackMat and tournament display.Must be videotaped for review and verification.Must use 2 judges.A finals judge may not be a family member or the sport stacking instructor of the stacker(s) involved.
The top-rated sport stackers in the world are Malaysian!
Malaysian’s may be top performers in eSports, another sport that requires brain dexterity, but did you know one of the top players in the WORLD for sport stacking is Malaysian?
Now you do.
This is Chan Keng Ian, current record holder in the World Overall Records for the Individuals category in the 3-6-3 and Cycle event.

Along with Wong Jun Xian, Keng Ian is also the record holder in the World Overall Records for the Doubles category Cycle event in 2019.

Truly hypnotic. Bravo!
If sport stacking sounds like your cup of tea and you’re interested to know more, visit WSSA Malaysia’s Facebook here.

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[Watch] Bus Driver Caught Using Phone While Driving Has 13 Previous Traffic Offences

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Road accidents making the headlines can send a chill up the spine, especially when there are deaths involved.

Understandably, people get angry after a video showing a bus driver using his smartphone while driving made the rounds online.
In the video, the bus driver leaned on the steering wheel but kept his eyes on his phone instead of watching the road in front of him. It’s believed the bus was on the way to Ipoh from Penang.
Sila ambil tindakan @JPJ_Malaysia @anthonyloke pemandu membawa sabil tgok telefonBus company name KPBBus number ALM9815Trip Penang to Ipoh pic.twitter.com/AiSfYM2T8a— Irwan Fahmi Ideris (@irwanfahmiid) March 31, 2023
Netizens urged someone to report the bus driver to the relevant authorities. They also tagged Transport Minister Anthony Loke and the Road Transport Department (JPJ) to raise the alarm.
Based on JPJ’s statement, the driver has been issued a summons, Notis JPJ P22, for using a smartphone while driving the bus which could cause the bus driver to lose his driving license.
Investigations revealed that the bus belongs to a company operating in Butterworth, Penang and the bus driver has 13 previous traffic offences.
JPJ reiterated that driving while using a mobile phone is a serious and dangerous offence that can increase the risk of road accidents and harm bus passengers and other road users.
They remind all drivers and road users to follow the traffic laws and companies to monitor their drivers to ensure they behave ethically on the road.
It’s hoped that a similar incident would not happen again and that the safety of passengers and other road users is prioritised.
JPJ also urged the public to be its “eyes and ears” on the road, stating that they can report any road violations using the MyJPJ app or email aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my.

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Policeman Saves Puppy Stuck In Drain & Melts Our Hearts

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The Malaysian policemen (PDRM) have been hard at work enforcing the Movement Control Order (MCO) to keep the nation safe from the spread of Covid-19.
It looks like theyâ€™re also keeping the nationâ€™s animals safe!
A video of a policeman saving a puppy stuck in a drain has emerged and itâ€™s successfully melting hearts online.
The one and a half minute clip shows a uniformed policeman inside a deep drain coaxing a puppy to come near.
After making sure that the puppy wasn’t going to bite (the waggy tail was a big giveaway), the policeman swiftly picked it up and plopped it on the ground where the little pupâ€™s parents were waiting.
Credit: Ezam Bin Ramli/Facebook
The reunited family were clearly overjoyed as tails were wagging wild and free and clamoured around the policeman.
The puppy rescue clearly struck a chord with many as the video garnered over 17,000 shares with plenty of comments praising the kind-hearted policeman.
Itâ€™s certainly nice to see the PDRMâ€™s softer side during these tough times! Watch the puppy rescue mission below:

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