Police Has Identified The Ferrari Driver Who Beat Up A Man And Threatened A Female Passenger

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Twitter user Aqil (@qiltinho) asked for help from netizens to send him videos of his assault after he was beaten up by a man who drove a Ferrari.

On the night of 19 April, Aqil, who was in a red Proton X70 with a female friend, waited at the traffic lights at Jalan Sultan Ismail.
 When the lights turned to green, the white Ferrari in front of them reversed and hit his car. Aqil hit the horn as a warning to the driver in front.
help me rt! i need the videos where he beat me up last night for the strong additional evidence. thank you again 😇 pic.twitter.com/sPjlnS6NgU— aqil. (@qiltinho) April 19, 2022
Instead of getting down to talk, the Ferrari sped off towards Kampung Baru so Aqil decided to give chase. Due to the high traffic, the Ferrari driver stopped outside a Perodua premise at Jalan Raja Abdullah.
When Aqil confronted the man, the driver denied reversing into Aqil’s car and started threatening him. The man grabbed Aqil’s phone and threw it away.
The man started choking and punching Aqil’s head until Aqil fell to the ground. He continued choking Aqil before members of the public stepped in to help.
According to Aqil’s tweet, the Ferrari driver also threatened Aqil’s friend and tried to take away her phone when she wanted to take pictures of his car as evidence.
The police arrived a few minutes later. In his police report, Aqil said he suffered injuries on his elbow, ankle and body.
The suspect has been identified
According to Utusan, the police have identified the suspect who drove the Ferrari. The case will be investigated under Section 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt.
If convicted, the suspect faces imprisonment of up to one year or a fine of up to RM2,000 or both.
Netizens advised Aqil to try asking the businesses in the area whether their CCTV recorded the incident and told him to get a dashcam after this ordeal.
One of them wondered why the Ferrari driver chose to become aggressive when he could have talked it over with Aqil.
On the other hand, a netizen asked why Aqil didn’t lodge a police report instead of giving chase.
Some of them claimed that the suspect has a bad reputation as an unscrupulous seafood seller who has cheated customers.
Try asking the shops & business premises around the area. Quite sure they have CCTV installed.— Leslie Knope (@LeslieKnopeSaid) April 20, 2022
After this u should install a dash camera..— SambalHangit_ (@SiA_Maymo) April 20, 2022
Aduhai…. Kenapalah dia overreact. Benda boleh buat bincang dia pegi buat aggressive🤦♂— Neo || (@Neo_ALA_) April 20, 2022
Kenapa perlu kejar?….kenapa tak terus report di balai polis….ke x makan cekok….— #I standwithPalestine#kerajaan recycle 🇯🇴🇲🇾💞 (@MohdSukry12) April 20, 2022
hhahaa ni bagi masuk je 🤐 chinese community pon jijik ngan dia. live stream jual barang tp brg xpernah sampai. puik— 你不用理 (@wokeyipeini) April 20, 2022
I think he kenna expose like 1month ago or something. He try to cheat some people.— Prince A (@FrozenCydia) April 20, 2022

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Youths Fed Up With Old Folks Running The Country, Giving Rise To #MasaKita

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It seems that some people have had enough with the bickering and the behaviour of some Members of Parliament (MPs) during the first day of this sitting of the Dewan Rakyat, giving rise to the #MasaKita hashtag on social media.
They expressed their concern towards the state of the country’s Dewan Rakyat as many pointed out that Parliament was mainly made up of older people.
87 ahli parlimen berumur lebih 60 tahun..— BERNAMA Sam 赛夫尼占 (@saifunnizamsam) July 13, 2020
Many were also offended by the statement made by Baling MP, Datuk Seri Abdul Azeez Abdul Rahim who made a derogatory remark towards Batu Kawan MP, Kasthuriraani Patto.
The next day, the newly-minted Speaker of the House of Representatives, Datuk Azhar Azizan @ Harun ordered the Baling MP to apologise for his statements made the day before.

During and after the sitting, Twitter users weren’t shy to display their dissatisfaction towards certain MPs.
This gave birth to the hashtag, #MasaKita as a stand on rejecting old politics in favour of the younger generation to lead the country forward.
Time’s up!Let’s kick these clowns out 🤡🤡#MasaKita #OurTurn pic.twitter.com/HGGaZS5DXS— Numan Afifi (@NumanAfifi) July 13, 2020
Calling for change, some users want the belia, or the youth – an age group between 15 to 30 years old – to take charge.
#MasaKita untuk bangkit dari budaya seksis, racis, politik kotor, dan anti-orang muda. Kepada semua Belia, we should not be tomorrow’s leaders, we should TODAY’s leaders.— Miss Atomic Bomb (@SyarifahAmin) July 13, 2020
It also attracted the attention of Parti Keadilan Rakyat’s (PKR) Vice President Rafizi Ramli who also gave his two cents on the situation.
Perangai orang2 tua di Parlimen susah diubah.Semasa saya menjadi Ahli Parlimen Pandan, biasa juga dikacau AP UMNO.Taktik biasa dibuat @AnnuarMusa – dia akan buat2 tersasul YB Pondan; eyh Pandan.Bila saya tegur umur dia muda sikit dr umur ayah saya, baru terciduk sekejap ha3— Rafizi Ramli (@rafiziramli) July 14, 2020
Today marks the second day of the Second Meeting of the Third Term for Parliament, which would take place for 25 days from 13 July to 27 August.

Dewan Rakyat: July 14, 2020 [LIVE]

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PDRM On Alert For Potential Terrorism Developments After Church Bombing In Indonesia

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The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is on the lookout for any development and influence of militants in the country, following a bombing incident outside a church near Makassar, Indonesia, last Sunday.

Berita Harian quoted the Inspector General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, who said that issues related to religion need to be taken seriously in order to avoid being exploited by certain parties, invoking hate sentiments which threaten the safety of the state.
The incident in Makassar was very shocking and sad. The PDRM takes these developments seriously and constantly monitors developments in the influence of these militants. It would be very dangerous for the safety of the country if this issue related to religion was exploited, which sparks hate sentimentInspector General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador via Berita Harian
JAD behind suicide bombings
Credit: NST
It was reported that two suicide bombers in Indonesia detonated explosives outside a Catholic church in Makassar which wounded at least 20 people on 27 March.
The attack took place Sunday when the congregation was inside the church.
Authorities there identified the notorious Jamaah Anshorut Daulah (JAD) – an affiliate of Daesh – as the perpetrators behind the bombing.
The group has been responsible for deadly suicide bombings before, such as the attack on three churches in 2018 which resulted in 12 deaths.
The US State Department have previously identified JAD as a terrorist organization, as an umbrella group formed in 2015 and composed of almost two dozen Indonesian extremist outfits that pledged allegiance to ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi, reports CNN.
Their acts of terrorism is not restricted to Indonesia, as the group was reportedly behind the bombings in the Philippines in 2018 which killed 14 people.

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APAD To Recommend Construction That Led To LRT Structural Damage Halted

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The Land Public Transport Commission (APAD) is aware of the disruption involving the Ampang Line LRT service earlier today and has conducted preliminary checks.

The Ampang Line LRT service is currently having a disruption due to the Bandaraya station’s train track alignment being “kinked”.
Rapid Rail has closed the stations between Bandaraya station and Masjid Jamek station due to safety reasons and provided the public with alternative routes and shuttle buses.
READ MORE: Ampang Line LRT Experiences Delays Due To Kinked Track Alignment
Earlier today at 8 am, Datuk Azlan Shah Al Bakri, Head Director of APAD visited the Bandaraya LRT Station together with his team from the APAD Rail Enforcement Division and representatives from Prasarana.

Based on preliminary inspection and observation, a construction work is being carried out next to the railway track and within the LRT area’s second reserve. The development work is being carried out without prior consultation with APAD under the Railway Regulations (Railway Protection Zone) 1998 [P.U.(A) 367].
APAD is working closely with DBKL, the Works Department (JKR) and Prasarana to identify the real cause of the incident.
As a safety measure, in accordance with Regulation 8 of P.U.(A) 367, APAD recommends the Kuala Lumpur mayor (DBKL), Datuk Seri Mahadi Che Ngah to suspend the development and limit the activities in the railway protection zone immediately until the real cause is known and all aspects and safety requirements are complied with by the owner.
Prasarana is also asked to secure enough alternative services to accommodate the high number of passengers, especially at peak hours and that includes making continuous notifications to the public.
APAD will continue to monitor the development of train service disruptions including alternative services provided until the situation returns to normal.The Land Public Transport Commission (APAD), Ministry of Transportation

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Official MKN SOP For Phase 2 Of PPN As Of 3 August (In English)

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For your convenience, TRP took the liberty of translating the latest Phase 2 standard operating procedures (SOP) for the National Recovery Program (PPN) released by the National Security Council (MKN) on 3 August, which came into effect on 5 July 2021 for some states.

TLDR: The new Phase 2 SOP is similar to rules and guidelines listed in the previous Phase 2 SOP released on 23 July, except for a few minor changes.The most notable changes are:
Perlis and Sarawak has moved on to PPN Phase 3.The Emergency Ordinance clause has been removed.Additional freedoms for the construction industry.
These and other changes are marked below in ‘orange‘.

Areas Involved
KELANTAN, TERENGGANU, PAHANG, PERAK, PENANG, AND SABAH.
*For areas enforced by EMCO, the EMCO SOP in those areas is in force until the end of the EMCO.
Duration
Effective 5 July 2021 (12.01 am) – Kelantan, Terengganu, Pahang, and Perak.Effective 7 July 2021 (12.01 am) – Penang.Effective 10 July 2021 (12.01am) – Sabah. (Refer to PPN SOP Phase 2 Sabah)
ALLOWED activities
Essential services sectors that have been permitted.Acquiring or purchasing necessary supplies.Getting healthcare or medical treatment.Performing official government duties.
PROHIBITED activities
Movement and travel in and out of PPN areas without permission from PDRM.Activities listed in the ‘Negative List’.
Fixed Instructions
Regulation 16 PU(A) 293/2021.Act 342.Subject to orders issued by MKN, the Health Ministry (KKM).Instructions and rules provided by Local Authorities (PBT).Subjected to reports made in the Hotspots Identification for Dynamic Engagement (HIDE) system and risk assessment by KKM.Other orders/instructions issued by the Health Department Director from time to time.

General Health Protocols
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Premise owners and licensees must ensure customers enter and exit a premise in a controlled manner and maintain physical distancing of at least 1-meter.Premise owners and licensees must provide QR code for MySejahtera check-ins or a book for manual customer attendance record.Hand sanitisers must be provided at the entrance and must be used before entering the premises.The use of the MySejahtera app is a must, except in places with no internet access. The use of a manual attendance log is only allowed in areas with no internet access or with other reasonable cause such as; elderly people, or people who don’t have smartphones, etc.Licensee and owner of the premises must make sure customers check-in with the MySejahtera app or manually sign-in with their name and phone number if there is no internet coverage.Employers, employees, customers, and visitors must check-in using the MySejahtera app or manually with their name and phone number written clearly (if there is no internet coverage), before entering the premises including public or private office buildings.For shopping malls, supermarkets, or department stores, customers only need to undergo body temperature checks once at the entrance of the business complex – not at every store.Those with a body temperature above 37.5°C are not allowed to enter the premises.Storeowners inside or outside a complex must ensure that only individuals with ‘Low-risk’ and ‘Casual Contact Low Risk’ status in their My Sejahtera app are allowed to enter the premises. CHILDREN under 12-years-old are not allowed to be in public spaces except for emergencies, medical reasons, education and exercise.Licensee and owner of the premises must limit the number of customers/visitors on premises – taking into account the minimum 1-meter physical distancing rule.Each premises must display the number of customers/visitors allowed into the premises at a single time.  Using a ‘take-a-number’ system is encouraged.Check-in QR codes must be made available at all levels of the building.Employees, suppliers, and customers must wear face masks properly, according to Health Ministry (KKM) guidelines, while on-premises.Esure the VENTILATION AND THE VENTILATION SYSTEMS at the premises is in working order, in accordance to the indoor ventilation and air quality guidelines put out by the Department Of Occupational Safety and Health (JKKP).A face mask must must be worn especially in public and crowded areas, except for the following activities and places;Hotel rooms or private paid accommodations and involving household/family members.Solitary work space.Outdoor sports and recreational activities.Personal vehicle and involving members of the same household.Indoor or outdoor public areas and places without the presence of other individuals.While eating and drinking in public without any other individuals (other than in restaurants or food premises).
Movement & Travel
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No inter-district and inter-state travel allowed (based on district boundaries specified by State Governments). PDRM is responsible for implementing control over local areas of infection with help from the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), the Malaysian Civil Defence Force (APM), and the People’s Volunteer Corps (RELA). Entrances and exits to PPN areas are closed and guarded by PDRM.Only two (2) people from each household is allowed to go out in order to obtain food, necessary supplies, and medicine in areas within 10km of their residence.A maximum of three (3) people – including patients – are allowed to go out in order to acquire healthcare services, medical, screening tests, vaccinations, safety, or emergencies within a 10km radius from the residence or the nearest location if the required services are not available in the area.Only two (2) people – including the driver –  are allowed in taxis and e-hailing rides. Passengers must be seated in the back seat.The number of passengers allowed to travel in commercial vehicles and transportation involved in the economic supply chain (except worker transports like busses and vans) will depend on the vehicle registration license.The number of passengers allowed in Department Vehicles or Official Government vehicles will depend on vehicle capacity.All airports and seaports services and activities are allowed to operate 24 hours a day.Loading and unloading of non-essential items at factories will only be allowed for the purpose of shipping and receiving goods or cargo in stockpiles for imports and exports from 8 am to 8 pm on Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays, and with only a limited number of workers allowed to be present.The loading and unloading of essential goods are not limited by the rules (above) and can operate as normal.Sea and land public transport services such as ferries, busses, express busses, LRT, MRT, ERL, Monorail and others are allowed to operate at 50% vehicle capacity. (operational hours and frequency are to be determined by the Transport Ministry (MOT)).Travel in cases of death, natural disasters and other emergencies are allowed with prior permission from PDRM.Travel for disaster or humanitarian aid and relief by non-governmental organizations (NGO) must obtain the permission of the State Disaster Management Committee (JPBN) or District Disaster Management Committee (JPBD) of the affected area. The aid must be channelled through the Disaster Operations Control Center (PKOB) in the area.Travelling across district and state borders for Covid-19 vaccinations at Vaccination Centers (PPV) outside of your district/state of residence is allowed by presenting your appointment details provided on the MySejahtera application, website or text message (SMS).Members of Parliament (MP) and Assemblymen (ADUN) are allowed to travel across district and state borders in order to visit their constituents without organizing a formal event.Short-term business traveller under the One-Stop Center (OSC) initiative is allowed with prior permission from PDRM.Long distance married couples are allowed to travel across district and state lines between states in Phase 2.

Jobs
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Public Sector
Subject to the current direction of the Secretary of State.Operations of government offices will implement a hybrid system, a combination of working from the office and Working From Home (WFH), using the following approach:Office attendance not exceeding 60% (excluding frontliners, security, defense and enforcement services) and 40% WFH by rotation.Service counter availability is subject to the direction of the Chief Secretary of State (KSN).Attendance to the office must include official orders document and work pass.
Private Sector
All service sectors that have been approved by associated Ministries or Agencies may operate within the PPN period – subject to the approval letters issued by the associated Ministry. Employee movement is subjected to registrations, operation approval letter, work pass, or employer confirmation letter.The capacity of employees in attendance (to the workplace) for the private service sector, including management and operations, is limited to 80%.
Meetings
All meetings must be conducted online.
Seminars, Workshops, Courses, Training, & Lectures
Seminars, talks, training, courses, and workshops are not allowed, except, ongoing in-service training programs – conducted via Camp Based Training at the training facilities.Online seminars, talks, training courses and workshops are allowed.Interviews that are critical may be conducted in person and online.

Economy
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Businesses & Services
Restaurants, eateries, food stalls, food trucks, roadside hawkers, travelling hawkers, food courts, hawker centres, roadside food stalls or kiosks are allowed to operate between 6 am and 10 pm – only via takeaway, drive-thru, or deliveries. Dine-ins as well as park-and-dine (drive-ins) are not allowed.Outdoor picnics are not allowed.Grocery shops, pharmacies, personal care stores, convenience stores, and mini marts, are allowed to operate between 6 am and 10 pm.Daily necessities stores such as hardware stores, workshops, baby goods stores, and religious item stores are allowed to operate between 6 am to 10 pm.Healthcare services such as clinics, hospitals, and medical laboratories can operate for up to 24-hours or according to operating permit license.Petrol stations can operate from 6 am to 10 pm. Stations located on highways can operate for 24-hours.Supermarkets, hypermarkets, and departmental stores may open from 6 am to 10 pm.Books and stationery shops, computer and telecommunications stores, and electrical appliances shops are allowed to operate from 6 am to 10pm.Barber shops and beauty salons are allowed to operate from 6 am to 10 pm and provide basic haircuts only. Veterinarian clinics and pet shops are allowed to operate from 6 am to 10 pm.Laundromats (including self-service) and optical stores are allowed to operate from 6 am to 10 pm. Self-service laundromats must have employees at premises to maintain SOP compliance.
Markets
Daily markets and public markets are allowed to operate from 6 am and 4 pm with permission from Local Authorities (PBT) with compliance to SOP and supervision from RELA or PBTs.Regulated Fresh Markets (PST) are allowed to operate from 7 am to 2 pm.Permanent Farmers’ Market (PTK), MyFarm Outlet (MFO), and Farmer Association Complex (PPK) are allowed to operate from 6 am to 4 pm.Wholesale markets are allowed to operate from 12.01 am to 6 am and 11 am to 4 pm – subject to permission from PBT with compliance to SOP and supervision from RELA and PBTs.Farmers’ markets and day markets are allowed to operate from 7am to 11am and are limited to primary commodities as prescribed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industry (MAFI) .Night markets and weekly markets are not allowed to operate.
Mining & Quarrying
The operation of mines and quarries are allowed with an employee capacity of up to 80% – subject to Mining and Quarrying SOPs.
Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, Plantations, & Commodities
Subject to the List of Essential Services by Sector – Agriculture, Fisheries, Livestock, Plantations, and Commodities allowed.Fishing for subsistence is allowed.
Education
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All public and private Institutes of Higher Learning (IPT), Vocational Training Institutes, schools not managed by the Education Ministry (KPM), Islamic tahfiz centres, and other educational institutions are closed. IPTs regulated by the Higher Education Ministry (MOHE) will continue through online sessions.All schools under KPM private educational facilities that are categorized as schools, and education centres like tuition centres, language centres, practical skill centres, guidance centres, and other facilities registered under KPM will be closed.Students and candidates who sit for the Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) Examination in 2021, Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM), Sijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM), Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM), Sijil Kemahiran Malaysia (SKM), Diploma Vokasional Malaysia (DVM) and equivalent international examinations, are allowed to attend schools across districts and states lines according to the school calendar set by the KPM with confirmation documents from the MOE, MARA, or the relevant Ministry/Agency. Movement to and from school can be accompanied by a caregiver.The movement of teachers or instructors for the purpose of Teaching and Learning classrooms involved with examinations is permitted with the endorsement of KPM, MARA, or the relevant Ministry/Agency.Movements for the admission of students to boarding schools for examination classes set by the MOE are permitted with the approval of the MOE, MARA, or the relevant Ministry/Agency.Students who need to cross states from Peninsular Malaysia to Sabah, Sarawak, and WP Labuan or vice versa, must comply with the quarantine rules in force.Only students in international/expatriate schools that are participating in international examinations are allowed to be physically present and sit for examinations as scheduled by the international examination bodies.Face-to-face teaching and learning (PdP) activities are not allowed except for IPT students ‘in need’.International examinations, professional bodies, and research activities that require the use of laboratories at IPT facilities are allowed in accordance with standard operating procedures (SOP) provided by IPTs along with permission to travel/move by KPT or the IPT in question.Students in boarding schools, universities or other institutions are allowed to remain there and continue ‘hybrid’ learning.
Kindergartens, Nurseries, Daycares, & Nursing Facilities
Local/international/expatriate, public or private kindergarten, tabika, taska, daycare, and child development centres for 4 to 6 year-olds are not allowed to operate, except, if both of the child’s parents are frontliners and work in essential services.Residential care centres or rehabilitation centres for children, people with disabilities (OKU), seniors, women, and various other care centres are allowed to operate in accordance with the SOP determined by associated Ministries and Agencies.
Religious Activities
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Congressional compulsory prayers (solat fardu berjemaah) is limited to 12 worshipers and is subject to the State Religion Authority. Activities that are not allowed are subject to the State Religion Authority. Islamic ‘Akad Nikah’ or solemnization are allowed to take place only at the State Religious Authority/Department offices – attendance will be determined by each respective state’s religious authority.Muslim funeral processions are allowed according to regulations provided by State Religious Authority.Attendance and activities at non-Muslim places of worship are limited to a maximum of 12 worshippers only.Marriage registrations for non-Muslims at the National Registration Department (JPN), places of worship, and religious associations are allowed – attendance is subjected to regulations made by JPN.Funeral processions for non-Muslims are allowed with regulations set by the National Unity Ministry (KPN).
Sports & Recreation
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All individual sports and recreational activities, without physical contact, for the purpose of health, fitness, and self training by adhering to physical distancing of at least 2 to 3 meters and performed in open areas, including semi-open areas, within 10km of residence from 6 am to 10 pm. For example, jogging, exercise, taichi, cycling, skateboarding, fishing, equestrian, archery, climbing, tennis (singles), golf, motorsports, and alike. The operation of all open (outdoor) and semi-open sports and recreation facilities with compliance to 50% capacity/area. The operation of open (outdoor) and semi-open public sports and recreation facilities is SUBJECT to the Local Authority (PBT).The operation of all sports and recreational facilities EXCEPT for the open (outdoor) and semi-open facilities is RESTRICTED to necessary management purposes (finance, maintenance, and the like) only with no more than 30% capacity.Organisation of closed-door tournaments or competitions WITHOUT the presence of spectators/supporters following the Sports Bubble Model is LIMITED to the ones organised by the Ministry of Youth and Sports (KBS), the Malaysian Football League(MFL) and the Petronas CubPrix Championship only.Centralised training programs conducted by the National Sports Council (MSN) and State Sports Council (MSN Negeri) using the Camp Based Training concept.Centralised quarantine training, including training matches, for teams in the MFL using the Sports Bubble Model.The participation of Malaysian athletes/coaches/officers/technicians in tournaments or competitions or competitions abroad is SUBJECT to the approval of the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) WITH the support of KBS/MSN.
Creative Industry
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The development and broadcasting of creative content, recorded or live broadcast, including animation, filming, drama, promotion, sitcoms, and the like, including theatrical activities, theater arts, musical arts, cultural and heritage performances, and live music artists are not allowed except for talk shows and live streaming that is done individually.Recorded or live broadcasts of informational (non-entertainment), news, forums, and talk shows are allowed.Filming outdoors is allowed with strict SOP detailed by the National Film Development Corporation Malaysian (FINAS)
Other activities
ANY ACTIVITIES NOT LISTED IN THIS SOP ARE NOT ALLOWED.

List Of Essential Services Permitted To Operate
Food and beverages (including animal feed).Health and medical care including dietary supplements, care products as well as veterinary clinics and services.Water.Energy.Security (security and safety), defence, emergency, welfare, and humanitarian aid.Solid waste management, public cleaning/sanitation and sewerage.Transportation by land, water, or air.Port, shipyard, and airport services and operations, including loading, cargo handling and piloting, and the storage or packing of commodities.Communications including media, telecommunications, and internet, post and courier services as well as broadcasting (for the purposes of news and alike).Banking, insurance, takaful, and capital markets.Pawnshops and community credit facilities.E-commerce and information technology.Production, distillation, storage, supply, and distribution of fuels and lubricants.Hotels and accommodation (only for the purpose of quarantine, segregation, employment for necessary services – not tourism).Critical construction, maintenance and repair.Forestry and wildlife services (limited to enforcement).Legislation and the judiciary.Lawyers and commissioners of oaths.Accounting services.Logistics limited to delivering necessary services.
List Of Essential Services By Sector
Production (worker capacity 80%)
Aerospace (components and maintenance, repair and overhaul – MRO).Food and beverages.Packaging and printing materials related to essential services sector.Personal care items and detergents.Health care and medical products.Personal care items, personal protective equipment (PPE) including rubber gloves and fire safety equipment.Components for medical devices.Electrical and electronics (crucial to the global economic chain).Oil and gas including petrochemicals and petrochemical products.Machinery and equipment.Textiles for PPE production.Production, distillation, storage, supply and distribution of fuels and lubricants.Automotive (vehicles and components).Ceramics.Cement.Rubber.Iron and steel.Furniture manufacturing for export.
Agriculture, Fisheries, Farming & Commodities (Optimum Worker Capacity)
Agriculture, fisheries and farming (livestock) including its chain of activities/services.Plantation and commodities including its chain of activities/services (palm oil, rubber, pepper, cocoa).Small-scale logging activities are subject to the SOP of the Ministry of Energy and Natural Resources (KeTSA).
Construction
Maintenance and repair work.Major public infrastructure construction works.Building construction work that provides complete employee accommodation on the construction site.Construction with workers stationed in approved Centralized Labour Quarters (CLQ).Construction managed by G1, G2, G3, and G4 grade contractors.Renovation of private residential and buildings.Land survey.Construction of government funded projects.Professional services/consultants involved with permitted construction works.Services in the supply chain involved with permitted construction works.Site preparation such as land surveying, earthworks, marking, and clearing site.Building roads and highways.
Trade & Distribution
Shopping complex INCLUDING supermarkets, hypermarkets, departmental stores, AND all necessary services listed.Supermarkets, hypermarketsDepartment stores. EXCEPT the clothing, jewelry, cosmetic, and toys section.Pharmacies, personal care, variety stores, and mini mart. Restaurant.Laundry (including self-service)Pet care and pet food stores.Glasses and optical goods store.Hardware store. E-commerce (all product categories).Wholesale and distribution (all categories of necessary service products only).Books and stationery shops.Computer and telecommunications.Electrical appliance. Barber shops (basic haircuts only).Beauty salons (basic haircuts only).Car wash.Vehicle workshop, maintenance, and spare parts.Other Specialty Retail Stores (gas stations).
Others
Any services, employment, industry, business set by the Government after consulting with the authorities that regulate such things.
*ACTIVITIES NOT LISTED IN THIS SOP ARE NOT ALLOWED

Negative List – prohibited activities
Economic activities
Spas, reflexology centres, massage centres, wellness centres, as well as manicure and pedicure services.Cyber cafes and internet centres.Driving school/centre, maritime, and aviation training centres.Photography.Casinos, horse race tracks, and lottery centres.Alcohol breweries and liquor stores.
Social activities
Formal or informal, governments or public sector events.Social events such as; ‘kenduri’ or feasts, festive celebrations, engagement parties, wedding receptions, Aqiqah, Tahlil, and ‘doa selamat’ events, anniversaries, birthdays, reunions, retreats, and other social gatherings.Having guests or visitors at one’s residence, except, in cases of emergencies or for item deliveries.Face-to-face seminars, workshops, courses, training, conferences, talks, exhibitions and meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE).
Tourism and cultural activities
Public tourist attractions such as; zoos, farms, aquariums, edutainment centres, extreme, adventure, nature parks, and others.Art, cultural and heritage centres such as; museums, libraries, art galleries or cultural heritage villages, performance stages, and others.Theme parks, family entertainment centres, indoor playgrounds and karaoke places.Tourism activities across district or state boundaries.International and domestic tourism activities by locals and domestic tourism activities involving foreigners entering Malaysia.
Sports & recreation activities
All indoor sports and recreational activities.All water sports and recreational activities EXCEPT fishing.Sports and recreational activities carried out in groups or involving physical contact.The organization of all tournaments or competitions EXCEPT those organized by the KBS, Malaysian Football League MFL, and Petronas CubPrix Championship only.Attendance of spectators or supporters at sports and recreation events.The participation of Malaysian athletes/coaches/officers/technicians in tournaments or competitions or matches abroad WITHOUT the approval of the Malaysian Immigration Department (JIM) and the support of KBS/MSN.Sports and recreational activities conducted outside of or across MCO enforcement areas, EXCEPT with permission from PDRM.
Creative industry
Performances at hotel lounges.Indoor or outdoor busking, street performing (except at PPVs).Activities at night clubs or pubs.Activities at the cinema.
Other prohibited activities
Any activities that causes mass gatherings, that can hinder physical distancing and compliance with orders by the Health Department Director.Other matters will be determined by the government from time to time.

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Government announces new fuel subsidy; hereâ€™s how it works & who would benefitï»¿

The government announced a new targeted fuel subsidy scheme that is expected to begin in January 2020.

The new petrol subsidy mechanism outlined by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Ministry (KPDNHEP) will gradually float the price of RON95 petrol in Peninsular Malaysia.
This means that the retail price for RON95 will be set by the cabinet based on global market prices.
For those living in Borneo, the price of RON95 will still be capped at RM2.08 per litre.
So who exactly benefits?
Under the new petrol subsidy mechanism, ONLY vehicle owners on Bantuan Sara Hidup (BHS) will be able to access subsidised petrol
Recipientâ€™s household income must not be more than RM4,000.
Drivers and riders must own a private vehicle that is registered under their name and have a valid driving license to qualify.
To receive the subsidy vehicle owners must comply with the following criteria;

So how will it work?
Those who qualify for the subsidy will be paid a fixed amount of money depending on the type and number of vehicles owned.
Car owners will receive a total of RM30 while motorcycle owners will receive RM12 monthly.
Payments will be made every quarter (4 months) and be transferred directly to BSH account holders.
If a qualified individual owns more than one vehicle, they would only receive RM30 per month.
Check out the chart below for details;

According to the government, the new program functions as an equitable redistribution of national subsidies based on a data-driven policy.
The program is designed to target and benefit only the needy, underprivileged and the disabled (OKU).
While the current fuel subsidy is open to all citizens, the new scheme is expected to only benefit some 2 million Malaysians.

Data from the Road Transport Department (JPJ) puts 11 million cars and 12 million motorcycles on the road as of 2015.
This would mean that starting 2020, vehicle owners will probably pay more for fueling up RON95.

If you are looking for more information on the new fuel subsidy program, you can check it out at KPDNHEP official website HERE.

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Terengganu Local Authorities Blamed For  Dangerous Concrete Playground, Netizens Say It’s Unsafe For Children

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Playgrounds are exciting places for children to be outdoors and active, and to make friends.

At first glance, this playground at a public space in Kuala Terengganu looks like an irresistible fun playground for children.
But anyone who tried it out would get a nasty shock – should they knocked its concrete material.
The slide has horrified netizens who are concerned that kids might get bruises, scars, or even broken bones.
Facebook user Amer Narani posted several photos of the playground on social media.
She described the playground as the stupidest in 2022.

Lacking Common Sense
Playgrounds should be enjoyable places where children — and parents — don’t have to worry about safety issues presented by the place or the play equipment.
Netizens said the authorities should know that unsuitable playground equipment would place children in considerable jeopardy.

Plastic is Too Expensive?
Netizens also mocked the local authorities for their foolishness.
They pointed out that the children’s safety can be maximized through some simple and common-sense strategies.

What Makes a Safe Playground?
Hard surfaces, such as asphalt, concrete and blacktop, are never truly safe. Packed-earth and grass can also be unsafe because wear and weather can reduce their ability to soften a child’s fall.
The bottom line is you don’t want kids falling from tall playground equipment onto a hard surface like concrete or asphalt pavement.
A severe head injury can occur due to a fall from the equipment. Wear and weather can also create cracks in the surface, possibly causing a child to trip and fall.
A good playground should have surfaces that will absorb impacts and make walking, running, and jumping easier on your child.

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[Watch] Angry Foodpanda Rider Caught On Camera Throwing Stuff At Workers In Penang Restaurant

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Recently a CCTV video of an incident in Simpang Ampat, Penang that happened last Wednesday (29 March) went viral on Facebook. The video was uploaded by an F&B outlet named Fumi Honey House on their Facebook account.

In the video, two delivery riders, one wearing a Foodpanda shirt and one wearing a blue helmet, were seen coming into the store, and talking to the staff about an order. The two riders seemed frustrated at the staff and kept on pointing at something on their phones.
Then, out of nowhere, the blue helmet individual threw a beverage at the staff to get their attention. The rider then argued with another staff and again threw a menu book at her.

In the post, Fumi Honey House explained the situation that happened in the video. They claimed that their female employee was hit for no reason.
What happened that day was they had an order waiting for 30 minutes already. When the rider didn’t come yet, they notified the Foodpanda system about it. It then arranged for a new rider to deliver the order.
He first threw a beverage at the female staff. (Credit: Fumi Honey House / Facebook)
After 45 minutes, the original rider arrived with a friend. He argued with the staff because he was unhappy at being replaced. He then threw a beverage at the female staff who then started crying because she was scared.
The other staff stood up for her and said that this behaviour is not tolerated. After a few arguments, the rider then again threw a menu book at her and challenged them to call the police. He claimed that his house was just behind their store.
He then threw a menu book to the owner.(Credit: Fumi Honey House / Facebook)
Both the staff and owner were stunned by the rider’s attitude and behaviour. They clarified that they were not authorized to replace delivery riders and they were just worried that their customers would file a complaint for waiting too long.
Besides that, they tried reporting the incident to the police but the authorities couldn’t do anything to help the situation as no one was hurt and nothing was damaged in the store. They could only file a report and have no action taken upon it.

They hoped that the delivery rider could be punished accordingly and apologize to their female employee. They have reported this issue to Foodpanda too and they found out that one of the delivery riders is still delivering food, believed to be using someone else’s identity.
Foodpanda responded to the incident with a media statement earlier today. They’ve expressed their regret on how the food merchant had an unsatisfactory experience with their riders. They also stated that their riders do not represent them as a whole but are just independent contractors.

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Lego Turns Iconic Adidas Sneakers Into Bricks

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Some people would queue for hours just for a chance to purchase a limited-edition shoe that they could show off, but probably would never wear. Would they do the same if it was made out of LEGO bricks?

Adidas Originals and the LEGO Group recently announced the LEGO Adidas Originals Superstar 10282, a brick-built adult-sized shoe that features all the elements from the iconic sneaker.
Somehow the designers at LEGO managed to emulate the shoe’s classic iconic Adidas Originals Superstar sneaker graphics, shell toe shape, trefoil logo, and serrated 3 stripes mark, in LEGO form.
LEGO
The model measures over 12 cm high, 27 cm long and 9 cm wide and comes with a display stand and plaque.
Each 731-piece set includes 17 extra LEGO elements so you can choose to build either the right-foot or left-foot sneaker.
For extra realism, it even has shoelaces and comes in an authentic shoe box.
That’s right, if you want both the left and the right shoes, you will have to buy two of these RM449.90 sets.
Customisable
Of course, the sneaker made of LEGO can be customised as well.
LEGO
LEGO even made a website to share the creations of sneakerheads Aida Kiraya, Tom Yoo, Hanna Helsøe, Leta Sobierajski, Nicolai Sclater, and Coffee Boy.
The LEGO Adidas Originals Superstar 10282 will launch on 1 July.

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7YO Girl Found At Manjung Roadside A Possible Rape Victim, Says Police

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On 17 April around 11.50am, a man brought a 7-year-old girl to the Manjung police station in Perak. He found her in a dishevelled state by the roadside.

Hospital checks revealed that the girl has been raped and abused. There were traces of old and new injuries on her body.
The police arrested two men and a woman, aged between 26 and 40 years old, on the same day around 9.30pm. According to The Star, the suspects are the victim’s mother, first stepfather, and the mother’s current husband.
All three suspects had past criminal records. They are remanded until 23 April 2023 for further investigation.
The case is being investigated under Section 31(1)(a) of the Children’s Act 2001 and Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act.
The news horrified many netizens who also expressed sympathy for the child. They also hoped the suspects will be punished.
The fact that the child will never recover from the trauma. Her own family, truly devastating.— gojo hate club (@yomamahatesme) April 18, 2023
What chance she got when whole family abused her? I hope they rot in jail. All of them.— funnlim (@funnlim) April 18, 2023

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Itaewon Tragedy: No Malaysian Casualties But One Injured, Says Wisma Putra

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The Itaewon stampede in South Korea that left 151 youths dead and 156 people injured on 29 October has shocked many people worldwide.

The street in Itaewon has many restaurants and bars that attract foreign visitors from all over the world.
During the Halloween celebrations, the crowd grew exponentially, which led to the stampede.
READ MORE: Tragedi Halloween Itaewon: Apa Sebenarnya Yang Berlaku?
Caretaker Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Saifuddin Abdullah confirmed there were no Malaysian fatalities in the incident.
However, a Malaysian was reported injured and received outpatient treatment at the Joogang University Hospital.
The individual is in stable condition and the Malaysian embassy in Seoul has provided assistance to the victim’s parents to fly to South Korea.
The embassy in Seoul will continue to monitor the situation and will share updates accordingly.
Any Malaysians who need assistance from the consular are encouraged to contact the Malaysian embassy in Seoul at 00(822) 795 9203 / 2077-8600 / +82 010 8974 8699, or email mwseoul@kln.gov.my.

It was a close shave for some Malaysians
Malay Mail spoke to a few Malaysians who managed to avoid getting caught in the unfortunate incident by being vigilant of the growing crowd.
32-year-old Aziani Ashary was there with a friend from the United Kingdom but managed to leave before the overcrowding got worse. They were pushed around while trying to get away from the crowd.
Similar to Aziani, another Malaysian identified as Chong, 30, also turned back when he saw the growing crowd.
The first thing on my mind was ‘Oh my God, we need to get out of here now!”Chong, a university student, said.
Chong and his friends were trying to get to a bar in Itaewon but were blocked by a huge crowd and saw some people lying on the ground.
It was fortunate that they managed to slip past the crowd to get to the main road and to safety.
seeing the no of ppl doing cpr on so many bodies at the same time is so horrific & heartbreaking..itaewon stampede really is a grim reminder of how huge crowds in tight spaces can turn deadly due to crowd crush resulting in cardiac arrest from asphyxiation pic.twitter.com/x463DNmQCQ— sophiechanelala 💜해찬☀haechan🌻 (@sophiechanelala) October 29, 2022

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Kedah Police Nab Housekeeper Who Preyed On Female Student’s Fear Of Abandonment To Rape Her

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A man accused of raping a teenage girl was arrested by the police at a house in Kulim early Tuesday morning (4 October).

Kuala Muda District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Zaidy Che Hassan said the suspect was arrested by a team of officers and members of the Criminal Investigation Department of the Kuala Muda District Police Headquarters (IPD) around 1 am.
Following the initial investigation, the suspect claimed that he had sex with the victim on a consensual basis, but we are still conducting further investigations into it.Kuala Muda District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Zaidy Che Hassan on the suspect claiming that it was consensual sex.
He was further quoted by Harian Metro as saying that the suspect has no criminal record.
The case is being investigated according to Section 376 of the Penal Code.
Previously, a Form Two female student made a police report after she was too much in love with a 19-year-old boyfriend she knew.
In her report, the victim claimed that the incident occurred last March at her grandmother’s house in a residential area.
Back then, she had known the boyfriend for about a month after knowing him through Facebook.
Fear Of Abandonment
The victim has lived with her grandmother since she was a child after her parents divorced, and she fears being abandoned.
Fear of abandonment is a type of anxiety that some people experience when faced with the idea of losing someone they care about.
Fear of abandonment in relationships. (Pix: CounselingRx)
The boyfriend took advantage of it and persuaded her to have sex.
However, the victim later felt guilty and betrayed by her boyfriend, who worked as a housekeeper.
The Form Two student finally told the incident to her grandmother before making a police report regarding the incident.
M’sian NGO Helplines You Can Immediately Contact During A Crisis
For decades, women generally kept quiet about being sexually harassed or assaulted.
But that may be starting to change.
If you’re experiencing depression, suicidal thoughts, or sexual or domestic abuse, know it’s not your fault.
You’re not alone, and help is just a phone call away.
Don’t be afraid or hesitant to give them a call if you need someone to talk to.
Sometimes, talking to someone is just the first (and right) step you need to taketo feel better.
Please get in touch with these NGOs, and they can help change your current circumstances.
Befrienders Kuala Lumpur
Befrienders runs a FREE 24X7 helpline that you can contact whenever you feel lonely, distressed, despaired and/or suicidal.
Your call will be completely anonymous and strictly confidential. You can also drop them an email for assistance.
Befrienders is a multi-racial and non-religious organisation that caters to everyone regardless of race, culture or creed.
Helpline: 603-76272929Email: sam@befrienders.org.myOperating Hours: 24 hoursWebsite: https://www.befrienders.org.my/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/BefriendersKL
Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO)
Don’t hesitate to get in touch with WAO for assistance via their helplines if you’re experiencing violence (domestic or otherwise) and have been through abuse or rape.
You can make an appointment for a face-to-face consultation or access their other services such as shelter and social work.
Helpline:  03 7956 3488SMS / WhatsApp: 018 988 8058Email: info@wao.org.myOperating Hours: 24 hoursWebsite: https://wao.org.my/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/womens.aid.org
Protect & Save The Children
Protect & Save The Children provides case intervention and aid to survivors and families affected by child sexual abuse.
If you’re personally experiencing abuse or you know someone experiencing child abuse, you can reach out to this NGO via their helpline.
They can help you talk to the police in Kuala Lumpur and Selangor.
Also, they can offer you support throughout the entire reporting process and afterwards, as per their website.
Helpline:  016-7213065SMS / WhatsApp: 016 721 3065Email: protect@psthechildren.org.myOperating Hours: MON-FRI 8:30 am – 5:30 pmWebsite: https://www.psthechildren.org.my/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/P.S.TheChildren
All Women’s Action Society (AWAM)
AWAM helps victims and survivors of gender-based violence (GBV), such as rape, domestic violence and sexual harassment, and people in crisis, irrespective of gender.
They provide free counselling services and legal information.
AWAM also conducts public education and outreach programs to raise awareness of GBV issues that we currently face.
Helpline:  016-237 4221Email: telenita@awam.org.myOperating Hours: 7 am – 7 pm (Helpline)Website: https://www.awam.org.my/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/AWAMMalaysia/
It's NEVER too late to be a #changemaker. Just this morning, we've conducted a training of trainers with 18 youths from UMSU that marks the beginning of a culture of 0⃣ tolerance against GBV on campus, through generations of student leaders! Thanks, @kmum1905 #SayNotoGBV pic.twitter.com/ToptaTNeUb— All Women’s Action Society (AWAM) (@AWAMMalaysia) October 4, 2022
Sis-Telenisa
Telenisa provides free legal advisory services to Muslim women and men on their legal rights under the Islamic Family Law and the Syari’ah Criminal Offences Law.
Their work revolves around crucial topics like domestic violence, maintenance issues, child custody, polygamy and divorces.
If you’re looking for legal advice in any of these areas, reach out to them, and they’ll help point you in the right direction.
Helpline:  03-7960 8802Email: telenisa.sis@gmail.comOperating Hours: Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Thursdays from 10:00 am to 5:00 pm (except for public holidays)Website: https://sistersinislam.org/Facebook: https://web.facebook.com/telenisa.sis/

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Late 70s Malaysia: A Time Of Dreams And Ambitions

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Malaysia was blooming in the late ’70s. It was a young adult, barely out of its teens, and just 20 years had passed since it declared independence.

This new freedom is reflected in its people. As new cultures, attitudes, and art were introduced to the country, Malaysians embraced them and made them their own.
Tan Seri P. Ramlee (Ali Baba Bujang Lapok)
P Ramlee, AR Tompel, Aziz Sattar, Saloma, Siput Sarawak, Ayappan, Lim Goh Poh, Andre Goh, Kartina Dahari, and Orchid Abdullah, just to name a few, were the stars of TV, radio, and the silver screen.
Mokhtar Dahari ‘Super Mokh’ (Wikipedia)
V. Arumugam ‘the Spider Man’, Soh Chin Aun ‘The Towkay’, Shaharuddin Abdullah the cool guy, Mokhtar Dahari ‘Super Mokh’, Santokh Singh, and many more, were the stars on the field.
At the helm was Tun Hussein Onn, Malaysia’s third Prime Minister and the Father of Unity.
A Culture Of Unity
70’s Kuala Lumpur (YouTube)
Alan D’Cruz (64) and Gerry Fernandez (65) were best friends since their school days, back in the early ’70s in Seremban. They recalled how extraordinary the sense of unity Malaysia had back then. Friends of all backgrounds and races would hang out, visit each other, and celebrate holidays without restrictions.
“I was in my 20s and it is impossible to talk about how it was back then without comparing it with how it is now. In the five years that I was in school, there was never a single thought of what race my friend was,” said Alan who brought along Gerry for the interview.
When the group of friends  go out together, they would eat together. Each of them would order different foods based on their preferences and dietary restrictions from different stalls, but they would always sit together at a table.
“When we were involved in sports we were all supportive of each other, cheering for each other. And during festivals we would visit each other. There were no reservations about all that,” added Gerry.
Even as young men, they could see the spirit of camaraderie in Malaysia being mirrored in the field of sports. It was after all the golden age of Malaysian Football.
A Land Of Opportunity
Kuala Lumpur in the late 70’s (Reddit)
The ’70s was a defining decade for Serbgeth Singh (61). All he wanted was to play football, challenge himself, and everyone that stood before him.
In 1977, at the age of 17, he was playing for the Kluang District football team. The very next year he was already playing for the Johor state team. An amazing feat for a kid born in a squatter colony on a plantation.
He would play football after school, bury his face in sports magazines after dinner, and give his best no matter what he did.
“Back then I didn’t whine or moan or feel sorry for myself but steadfastly gave my best if it was an English exam paper or taking a penalty in a 7-a-side match on the weekend or trying to stop Kana ( S. Sujeindran ) from scoring in training,” Serbgeth told me in an email.
He played for the National Team in 1982. You might know him as Shebby.
An Era Of Sophistication
A late 70’s style living room (Unsplash)
The late ’70s was also the dawn of modernisation in Malaysia. With it came new cultures and ways of thinking that uplifted the youths at the time.
The yes of Malaysian youths were opened by studying abroad and working in foreign industries that were coming into the country.
When combined with their the drive, focus, and hunger to succeed, the young men and women of the ’70s felt invincible.
They felt like they could achieve whatever they wanted to, and do it all while looking good.
Tilak Leslie (61) admits that he did indulge in the late ’70’s look. It was influenced by whatever the hit movie was at the time.
Saturday Night Fever, Grease, and not to mention Star Wars.
Saturday Night Fever (Filmlinc)
“I even had an afro at the time,” laughed Tilak who is not he esteemed honorary secretary at the Buddhist Maha Vihara temple in Brickfields.
Although no one walked around in Jedi robes; afros, fitted shirts, and Barrymore collars were all the rage. It then evolved into slick back hair leather jackets and rolled up sleeves.
“Most people who were born in Brickfields tend to stay in Brickfields, there is no other place in Kuala Lumpur quite like it,” added Tilak.
There he saw fashion and styles come and go, and come back again. But that culture of unity, the passion for opportunities, and the maturity of thinking that was there in the late ’70s continued on.
The Spirit Of The ’70s
Born ready, the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 is the personifications of the late 70’s. It incorporates the revolutionary Powermatic 80 movement with the sensibilities of era that brought us free-spirited music, glamorous fashion, and sophistication.  (Tissot)
Tissot embodied the spirit of the late ’70s and its lasting impression in its new and upgraded PRX Automatic, a sophisticated and young-at-heart piece with on-trend retro-aesthetics.
Precise, robust, and able to withstand pressures up to 10 bars, that is the secret behind the name Tissot PRX.
It is also a guarantee of reliability and unrivalled quality, a mark of pride of its Swiss origins since 1853.
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 – Silver dial with gold accents. (Tissot)
The heart of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 is the mechanical self-winding movant that Tissot is renowned for.
It could outlast and outperform its competition with the ability to continue telling time, accurately, for more than three days, or 80 hours, if not worn.
But who could resist admiring one of these timepieces on their wrist where it belongs?
Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 – Black dial with steel accents. (Tissot)
Its cool steel triple-blade wraps around the securely and comfortably, its matching steel case polished to a finishand tapered to a thickness of 11.3mm, and its crystal is sapphire with a hardness that is only rivalled by diamond.
The face of the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 is a distinguished checkered cut dail that comes in blue, silver, and black, this is accented with polished steel or rose gold bezel, hour and minute hands,  and hour markers, depending on the colour that fits you.
Look closer and notice the aperture, present like a beauty mark, diligently telling the date. Notice how each watch hand and hour mark is coated with Super-LumiNova for readability, even in low light.
The beauty behind the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80. (Tissot)
When the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 is not on your wrist, turn its case around, pass the knurled crown embellished with a ‘T’ and admire the movement, rotor, and jewel, in all its splendor, behind a mineral glass.
The Tissot PRX Powermatic 80 is available now for RM2,800 for the blue or black dial with steel accents, and RM2,900 for the silver dial with rose gold accents.
To find out more about the Tissot PRX Powermatic 80, Visit their website or official Facebook page.

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These 8 States Are Still At Risk Of A Covid-19 Resurgence

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Our Covid-19 numbers have been dropping steadily since the beginning of the year. Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah has noted that the country’s R0 (R-naught) has decreased from 1.02 to 1.01 over the weekend.

Most states in the country now have a R0 of less than 1.0.
However, these eight states in Malaysia are still at risk because they have a R0 higher than 1.0.
Labuan, 1.59Putrajaya, 1.54Perak, 1.25Pahang, 1.19Sarawak, 1.05Kelantan, 1.04Sabah, 1.02Melaka, 1.02
What an R0 means
R0, pronounced R-naught, is a value calculated to provide information on the potential spread of a disease in a community. It represents the average number of people a single infected person can be expected to transmit the disease to.
Or more simply, it is the calculation of the average “spreadability” of an infectious disease.
R0 is important during an outbreak as it is used by public health authorities, like the Health Ministry, as a factor in their decision making to best control the outbreak.
A R0 of less than 1.0, for example, means that on average, 1 infected person will spread the infection to less than 1 person. Over time, this would mean that the number of infected persons will decrease.
A R0 of more than 1.0, on the other hand, means that 1 infected person will spread the infection to more than 1 person. Over time, this would mean that the number of infected person increase, which is still extrememly dangerous and can potentially lead to further outbreaks.

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Kelantan And Terengganu Face Huge Floods, More Flood Victims To Be Evacuated

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Relentless rainfall across Terengganu has caused widespread flooding in several places in the state.

The floodwaters have forced thousands of people and families to evacuate their homes. According to Malay Mail, about 4,463 people from 1,315 families were evacuated today (27 February).
State Disaster Management Committee secretariat said the victims were evacuated to 91 flood relief centres.
Rescuers expect more victims to be moved to safety since the rain wasn’t letting up.
One of the locals in Hulu Terengganu tweeted that waters were rising, and some homes had been flooded until the waters reached the roofs.
Residents were forced to climb onto the roof while waiting for help to come. Some people in the neighbourhood were trapped while the water levels continued to rise.
Mohon doa kalian semua.Banjir semakin buruk berlaku sekarang di Hulu Terengganu.Jalan Sekayu dilaporkan lumpuh. Ada rumah nak tenggelam.— Sir kamarul (@kamarul14) February 27, 2022
Rescue efforts were delayed due to strong water currents, making it hard to rescue people from their flooded homes.
New Straits Times reported that helicopters were used to evacuate flood victims, including the elderly and infants in Kampung Lubok Pait, when floodwaters cut off the road access.
A TikTok video showed huge waves hitting Redang Island too. Visitors were advised to postpone their beach holiday until the weather calmed down.
  @imanredang Hok mane2 nok Mari cuti Pulau Redang ,Hold dulu Wak masa ni 🌊🌬🌧🏄🏻♂ #pulauredang #prayforpulauredang #ribut ♬ Cornfield Chase – Piano – Dorian Marko
The list of flood relief centres in Terengganu can be found online here.
Hopefully, the flood victims waiting for help will be rescued as soon as possible.
Flooding in Kelantan
Aside from Terengganu, New Straits Times reported that Kelantan is experiencing a bigger flood compared to last year.
Kelantan Fire and Rescue Department director Zainal Madasin said Rantau Panjang was the wort hit district. He had to freeze the annual leaves of more than a thousand of its personnel.
Zainal added that Pasir Mas and Rantau Panjang have opened 10 flood relief centres each, followed by Tanah Merah and Kuala Krai (nine each), Jeli (four) and Pasir Puteh (1).
According to the State Welfare Department’s flood portal, five districts have been affected by the flood: Kuala Krai, Jeli, Tanah Merah, Pasir Mas and Pasir Puteh.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has instructed the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma) to ensure sufficient food supply at flood evacuation centres activated in both states.
According to New Straits Times, the Health Ministry was also directed to assist with Covid-19 prevention measures to curb the spread of the virus at the relief centres.

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We Tried The Alley’s New Croffle Series & It Was A Truly Sweet Affair! [Review]

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Feeling peckish while having your boba?

Worry not because the Alley is finally introducing their food series – Croffles!
With its signature deer logo, most boba milk tea lovers would definitely recognize this Instagram-worthy drink brand to serve sweet and creamy concoctions.
(Credit: Siti Murni / TRP)
But do you know what’s better than a sweet drink? Some munchies to pair with it!
We tried the five different flavours of their croffles and here’s what we think!
The Taste Test – Five Fantastic Flavours
Classic – RM8.90
This is just a basic croffle – a croissant cooked in a waffle maker. Simple and classic.
This is actually an ideal choice to pair with their sweet drinks. It’s just something toasty and buttery that could clean your sweet-tooth palate.
Crunchy Salted Caramel – RM11.90
Topped with whipping cream and crushed cereal flakes, they drizzle the croffle generously with salted caramel sauce, giving it a hint of toffee and maple syrup flavour.
(Credit: Siti Murni / TRP)
The crunch of the cereal and croffle itself, paired with the caramel goodness reminds you of the time when you go to the movies. It has a mild sweetness to it too. Nostalgic!
Oreo Chocolate – RM11.90
This warm croffle is topped with whipped cream, chocolate syrup and crushed Oreo cookies toppings. If you love cookies and cream, you should give this one a try.
It’s definitely a sweet affair, honestly.
Garlic Cheese – RM12.90
If you want something a bit more salty and savoury, you should try this one.
Glazed with Tru-Blue Garlic Butter and topped with Mozzarella cheese, the croffle is then drizzled with Kewpie Cheese sauce.
Oreo Chocolate (left) & Garlic Cheese (right).(Credit: Siti Murni / TRP)
With the mild garlic taste, the strong Kewpie Cheese sauce pairs perfectly with the savoury mozzarella. If you want to get the stringy cheese effect, you better eat it while it’s hot!
Brown Sugar Deerioca – RM12.90
With whipping cream and a cup of Brown Sugar Deerioca, fans of The Alley’s signature Brown Sugar Deerioca will love this combination.
You can pour the boba pearls on the croffles yourself, which makes it an insta-worthy dish to try. Chewy, crunchy and sweet, this is actually a fun dish to eat!
(Credit: Siti Murni / TRP)
The Verdict
All in all, we truly suggest consuming these croffles while they’re hot and fresh. Then you would get that toasty and crunchy texture.
For us personally, we would give the shout-out to the Brown Sugar Deerioca first, then the Garlic Cheese, followed by the Crunchy Salted Caramel and then the Oreo Chocolate.
The classic one is just best on its own, much like a plain butter croissant.
(Credit: The Alley Malaysia)
Available at five selected outlets only
Because this is a new menu, they’ll only be introducing them at five selected outlets for the time being. But if it’s a success, who knows, maybe they’ll make it a permanent menu all over their outlets!
In the meantime, get a taste of The Alley’s croffle at the outlets here:
The Alley SS2, Petaling Jaya, SelangorThe Alley Aman Suria, Petaling Jaya, SelangorThe Alley Kota Laksamana, MelakaThe Alley Sitiawan, PerakThe Alley Mount Austin, Johor Bahru, Johor
And while you’re at it, get a Buy 1 Free 1 Classic Feedback Promo where you can buy any waffles mentioned above and get another free Classic Croffle if you fill out their feedback form.
The Buy 1 Free 1 Classic promotion last from 20 September until 8 October.
The Alley has more than tea now, so do grab these croffles and give them proper feedback on it.
Do you think they should do more of these snacks? We know we do!
Visit The Alley’s Facebook, Instagram and website for more info.

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Buildings Are “Shining” Hopeful Messages To Malaysians Everywhere

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Buildings around town are lighting up with heartfelt messages of encouragement in a show of solidarity during the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) and in the face of the global Covid-19 pandemic.
Much like how skyscrapers in The Big Apple are illuminating the night sky during the lockdown, buildings across Malaysia are switching things up by making use of their now mostly empty units to display short, 8-bit texts and images to offer a bit of comfort to the rakyat after the sun sets.
The Manhattan skyline.(Credit: Middle East Monitor)
Some properties display flashes of red as a show of appreciation and gratitude to the country’s healthcare personnel working on the frontlines.

Some are lit up to display gigantic hearts as if to symbolize the people’s love and compassion beating from behind closed doors.
The Sunway Hotel, Penang.(Credit: Facebook/Sunway Hotel Seberang Jaya)
While others brighten the night with simple yet meaningful messages reminding the public to stay hopeful during this time of crisis.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Olive Tree Hotel, Penang (@olivetreehotelpenang) on Apr 9, 2020 at 3:13am PDT
Even the fabled Mak Cik Kiah gets a quick, unique shoutout to brighten her spirit.
Hotel Tenera, Hulu Langat.(Credit: Twitter/Bernama/Hanum Zulkifli)
Since the MCO was implemented, most buildings and establishments are left empty as Malaysians are forced to stay at home, apart from those working on the frontlines of the pandemic and a number of essential service fields that are allowed to operate.

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The Day After The Night Of Long Knives (Timeline)

With allegations of a new coalition forming to replace Pakatan Harapan (PH) rocking the nation over the weekend, TRP brings you a close play-by-play of the current happenings surrounding Malaysiaâ€™s political arena.
Monday – Feb 24, 2020
12:17am – Bersatu supreme council unanimously rejected Dr Mahathirâ€™s resignation as party chairman. [The Star]

11:30pm – The 11 former PKR members from Azmin Aliâ€™s cartel justified their actions and claimed that it was meant to save the country. [New Straits Times]

10:34pm – Malaysiaâ€™s key political parties are convening in separate meetings accross Klang Valley. Barisan Nasional (BN) component parties and PAS convened at Umno HQ in KL, Bersatu in PJ, Azmin Aliâ€™s former PKR camp gathered at the Sofitel hotel in PJ, while PH postponed its meeting to tomorrow. [Free Malaysia Today]

9:44pm – The Cabinet of Ministers have been disbanded by the YDPA. [Malay Mail]
9:08pm – Dr Mahatir absent from Bersatuâ€™s emergency meeting held at its HQ in PJ. [New Straits Times]

7:33pm –  Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said that the police will be closely monitoring Malaysiaâ€™s political landscape and keep to maintain the peace. [Malay Mail]
7:25pm – The YDPA reportedly accepted Dr Mahathirâ€™s resignation from his position as prime minister and appoints the 95-year-old as the nationâ€™s interim premier. [Berita Harian]

The IGP speaking to journalists outside Istana Negara.(Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
7:07pm – The central bank, Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) is closely monitoring Malaysia’s financial markets in light of todayâ€™s events. [The Edge]
6:45pm – Dr Mahathir has left the Royal Palace after meeting with the YDPA. [Malay Mail]
6:16pm – The FBM KLCI closed 2.69% lower today at 1,490.06 points, the lowest it has ever been since 2011. [Malay Mail]

6:08pm – Election watchdog Bersih 2.0 threatened to organise another public rally (Bersih 6) unless the nation holds new general elections following the collapse of the PH coalition today. Bersih along with several NGOs made a plea to the YDPA to dissolve the parliament and demanded PH deserters to leave the coalition immediately. [Malay Mail]
 Members of Bersih and several NGO present during a press conference on Monday. (Credit: Choo Choy May/Malay Mail)
6:02pm – Warisan is in support of Dr Mahatir to remain as prime minister.The partyâ€™s president and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal said that Dr Mahathir should be allowed to complete his term as Malaysiaâ€™s premier.[Free Malaysia Today]
5:08pm – Dr Mahathir arrived at the Royal Palace to meet with the YDPA following his formal resignation made earlier today. [Malay Mail]

Dr Mahathir spotted arriving at the Royal Palace.(Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
4:59pm – DAP announced plans to renominate Dr Mahathirâ€™s return as prime minister at PHâ€™s presidential council meeting tonight. Lim Guan Eng reaffirmed that Dr Mahathir was reluctant to form a new government with former Opposition parties. [Malay Mail]

4:23pm – Anwar Ibrahim mentioned that Dr Mahathir had no involvement and was distressed by the plot to reform the government. [Berita Harian]
4:12pm – Reportedly Dr Mahathir resigned from his position as Bersatu chairman following the partyâ€™s decision to break away from PH. Sources claimed that Dr Mahathir refused to work with Umno to form a new government. [Straits Times]
4:07pm – Barisan Nasional (BN) and PAS MPs are scheduled to meet with the YDPA at 5pm today. PAS secretary-general Datuk Takiyuddin Hassan claims that the former Opposition block currently has enough members (129 MPs) to form a new parliament majority. [New Straits Times]

Members of the press camped outside Istana Negara were treated to a free KFC-meal by the palace.(Credit: YOY Network)
3:37pm – Amanah party president Mohamad Sabu expressed the partyâ€™s support for Dr Mahathir to continue on as Malaysiaâ€™s prime minister following the premierâ€™s resignation. [Berita Harian]

3:36pm – Anuar Ibrahim and Dr Wan Azizah have concluded their meetings with the YDPA at the Royal palace in KL. The two reportedly came separately earlier this afternoon for an audience with the King. [Berita Harian]

3:22pm – The fate of the nationâ€™s government now rests in the hands of the YDPA. The King can decide to either appoint a new prime minister from a new majority in parliament or to dissolve the parliament entirely. [New Straits Times]

3:02pm – Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad signed off as Health Minister while announcing that 20 out of 22 Covid-19 patients here in Malaysia have recovered from the illness. [Free Malaysia Today]

AlhamdulilLah! 2 lg kes COVID-19 pulih sepenuhnya & discaj hari ini. TIADA kes +ve baru.🤲Kes-14 & Kes-19 sblm ini dirawat di HKL.Jumlah yg tlh pulih sepenuhnya & discaj hingga hari ini 20 org.2 masih dirawat di wad dan stabil.Tweet saya terakhir sbg YBMK. TK! pic.twitter.com/l1c73qBQXgâ€” Dzulkefly Ahmad (@DrDzul) February 24, 2020
3:13pm –  Dr Mahathir officially vacates his position as Bersatu chairman. [New Straits Times]

2:55pm – Umno leaders and MPs are set for another meeting today at the partyâ€™s HQ at the Putra World Trade Centre, KL. Reportedly members were also told to be ready for an expected audience with the YDPA. [Berita Harian]

2:44pm – The ruling PH government has officially collapsed. This following the resignation of Dr Mahathir from his post as prime minister, the exit of Bersatu from the PH coalition and the resignation of several PKR MPs from the political party. [New Straits Times]

2:39pm – Anwar Ibrahim arrives at Istana Negara in KL to meet with the YDPA. [Berita Harian]

2:34pm – Azmin Ali and his cartel of PKR MPs announced their official exit from PKR to form a new independent block in Parliament. [Free Malaysia Today]

2:28 – Dr Wan Azizah could become Malaysiaâ€™s first female premier. The deputy prime minister was reportedly named to be interim or the acting prime minister by Dr Mahathir following Bersatu’s withdrawal from the PH coalition. [Malay Mail]

2:22pm – Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) officially announced its withdrawal from the PH coalition. Its president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said all Bersatu MPs have signed statutory declarations in support of Dr Mahathirâ€™s leadership as prime minister, [Free Malaysia Today]

1:55pm – PKR deputy president Azmin Ali and vice-president Zuraida Kamaruddin have been sacked from the party. [The Edge]

1:55pm – Dr. Mahathir reportedly submitted his resignation to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Al-Sultan Abdullah Riâ€™ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah. [Free Malaysia Today]

Kenyataan Akhbar : Peletakan Jawatan sebagai Perdana Menteri Malaysia pic.twitter.com/naW2MajfsGâ€” Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) February 24, 2020
1:27pm –  Azmin Aliâ€™s cartel of MPs from PKR was reportedly absent from the meeting held at the partyâ€™s HQ at Merchant Square, Petaling Jaya. [Free Malaysia Today]

1:01pm – PH component parties PKR and DAP will hold separate emergency meetings today at its respective headquarters in Klang Valley. [Malay Mail]

12:53pm – Anwar Ibrahim and company left Dr Mahathirâ€™s residence at 12.30pm. [Berita Harian]
12:04pm – Anwar Ibrahim along with Lim Guan Eng and Mohamad Sabu are meeting with Dr Mahathir at his personal residence in Seri Kembangan, Selangor. [Berita Harian]

(Credit: The Star)
11:57am – The Malaysian People’s Movement Party (Gerakan) members will convene for an emergency central committee meeting today. According to its president, Datuk Dominic Lau, among the agendas to be discussed is the possibility of PKR deputy president Datuk Seri Azmin Aliâ€™s â€œcartelâ€ of MPs joining the party. [Malaysiakini]

11:43am – Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) vice-president and Deputy Human Resources Minister Datuk Mahfuz Omar said that the party gives its full support to the leadership of Dr Mahathir and the decision made during PHâ€™s presidential council meeting last Friday to allow the premier to arrange his step down after the Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (Apec) meeting in November. [New Straits Times]
11:26am – The FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) markets opened lower at 1,501.47 points this morning compared to Fridayâ€™s 1,531.20 amidst todayâ€™s political backdrop [Malay Mail]
(Credit: Ahmad Zamzahuri/Malay Mail)
11:07am – Anwar Ibrahim left the PMO after failing to secure a meeting with Dr Mahathir. The PKR leader was accompanied by his wife and Deputy Prime Minister, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail, DAP secretary-general and Finance Minister, Lim Guan Eng, and Amanah president cum Defence Minister, Mohamad Sabu. [Free Malaysia Today]

10:51am – Veteran DAP leader and Iskandar Puteri MP Lim Kit says his party’s Central Executive Committee will meet at noon today but would not preempt it. [The Edge]

9:19am – PKR president Anwar Ibrahim is scheduled to meet with Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad at the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) in Putrajaya at 9.30 am. [Malay Mail]

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Catch up on what happened over the weekend, HERE.
You can also check out how Malaysia selects its prime minister or find out how Malaysia’s parliament functions in our previous articles.
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Dr Issuing Fake Vaccine Certs Nabbed By Terengganu Police

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A 51-year-old doctor in Terengganu has been caught by the police for selling fake vaccination certificates.

It’s reported by TV3 reporter Mohd Ishak Abdillah Ngah that around 1,900 certificates worth close to RM1 million have been confiscated by authorities.
Terengganu Police Chief Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa said the suspect is now under police remand to assist in the investigation according to Section 420 of the Penal Code.
These fake certs were believed to have been sold at the price of RM400 to RM500 a pop at a clinic in Marang to anti-vaxxers.
Polis merampas 1,900 sijil vaksin Covid19 bernilai hampir sejuta ringgit dipercayai palsu yang DIKELUARKAN oleh sebuah klinik swasta di Marang kepada anti vaksin. Seorang Doktor lelaki berusia 51 tahun dicekup bagi membantu siasatan. Setiap sijil dijual RM400-500. @BuletinTV3 pic.twitter.com/hf8FKVa8b3— Mohd Ishak Abdillah Ngah (@ShaqNewsMPB) January 10, 2022
Meanwhile, the police have also confiscated some equipment including laptops, mobile phones as well as related documents, based on reports from Astro Awani.
Rozaimi said that the results of the initial investigation found that the suspect was selling the fake certs online.
He also added that the investigation found that there are customers with addresses in Kedah and Kuala Lumpur.
So far we believe there are more than 1,900 individuals involved in obtaining this fake vaccine certificate and it depends on the review later… maybe half are genuine, half (again) are not. We will work with the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH) to evaluate or make an inspection of each MySejahtera which we will trace through the documents (that) we confiscated.Terengganu Police Chief Datuk Rohaimi Md Isa

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Homeless Single Father With 2 Young Daughters Sell Fried Dough Sticks To Make Ends Meet

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Throughout the whole of the Covid-19 pandemic, plenty of people have fallen onto desperate times. Malaysians banded together to support fellow Malaysians, whether that means our hawker stalls or small home-based businesses.

That passion to help others makes a real change for our struggling fellow Malaysians, like this homeless single father of 2 young girls.
Known as 好爸 (“Hao Ba“, literally translated to ‘Good Father’), he used to sell fried dough fritters (yau char kway or you tiao) in Johor Jaya before moving to Selangor in hopes that the bigger city would mean better sales and income.

The sole caregiver of two daughters, the oldest aged 10 years old and the younger one 6 years old, notes that a single father caring for two girls isn’t easy.
Additionally, with the Covid-19 pandemic, he had no income and didn’t even have money to feed his children.
Yet despite his destitute situation, he refuses monetary donations.
Instead, in a heartfelt and hopeful post, he asks for support for his fried dough fritters business. He claims that he just needs to make enough to rent a home, buy milk powder for his children, and be able to feed them three meals a day.
He said that he was lucky to meet a generous coffeeshop owner and benefactors who helped him set up his fried dough fritters stall in Seri Kembangan.
Since the original post highlighting his plight had gone viral, Hao Ba You Tiao has seen plenty of community support, with long lines of customers standing apart, waiting to buy his fried dough fritters.

Those interested can find him here:Restoran Peng Chu (南城美食中心)13, Jalan SP 2/3, Taman Serdang Perdana, 43300 Seri Kembangan, Selangor
He operates his stall from 7am until he sells out, usually around 12 noon.

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Turtle Egg Sales Aren’t Technically Illegal, But Terengganu May Finally Change That

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The plight of turtles on the beaches of Terengganu, especially the trade of their eggs have long plagued the nation.
Every time news breaks of turtle egg sales, it’s usually followed by stern warnings by authorities who promise to take action. But as it turns out, the sale of turtle eggs was never actually fully banned!
Turtle Eggs Labelled ‘TRG’ sold at Pasar Payang, Kuala Terengganu.(Credit: Rahayu Zulkifli/ WWF Malaysia)
What the law says
In the Malaysian Federal Constitution, turtles are listed on the State list. This means that the authority to legislate matters relating to turtles is under the state government.
Through the powers conferred in the Fisheries Act 1963 (Amended 1985),the state may exercise their right to set up rules regarding turtle and turtle eggs. Terengganu became one of the earliest states to set up state regulation on turtle management with the Terengganu’s Turtle Enactment 1951.
At first, this law was aimed to regulate turtle egg harvest in Terengganu, but it was later amended in 1987 and 1989 to include provisions that extend powers of authorities to increase conservation measures.
Timeline of turtle conservation & policy by Universiti Malaysia Terengganu.(Credit: Enakmen Penyu Terengganu 1951: Kajian kes Transformasi Undang-Undang Hidupan Liar Di Malaysia)
The 1989 amendment to the Turtle Enactment prohibited the collection of only leatherback turtles. However, at least four species of turtles come to Terengganu beaches to lay eggs, including Green Turtle, Olive Ridleys and Hawksbill.
There are also beaches tendered out to egg collectors who are licensed to patrol and collect all turtle eggs laid within these specifically designated nesting beaches.
Through a buy-back scheme, the Terengganu Fisheries Department along with the World Wild Fund for Nature (WWF) purchase these turtle eggs to be hatched for conservation purposes.
Repurchasing price list of turtle eggs by Terengganu Fisheries Department in 2015.(Credit: Enakmen Penyu Terengganu 1951: Kajian kes Transformasi Undang-Undang Hidupan Liar Di Malaysia)
However, rampant poaching and the legislation of turtle egg exploitation via a tender system has jeopardized the conservation efforts, mainly due to lucrativeness of the trade.
According to environmentalists, a state ban and a national ban on commercial trade and consumption of turtle eggs is imperative to prevent the species from dying out.
Despite decades of warning, policymakers were reluctant to implement a full ban in Terengganu over the possibility of affecting livelihoods. A representative of the state also reportedly said that while sale of turtle eggs isn’t encouraged, it is part of local tradition.
But it looks like things might finally change in 2020
As the number of turtles continues to dwindle along with the recent outcry on the sale of these endangered eggs online, Terengganu has announced that it will soon ban all sales of turtle eggs.

KINI TELUR PENYU BOLEH DIDAPATI DI SHOPEEJika dahulu di pasar tempatan, penjual dan pembelinya kita boleh kira dengan jari. pic.twitter.com/QaOP8qdCmN— ZoologiMY (@ZoologiMY) May 13, 2020

Chairman of the Committee on Agriculture, Agro-based Industry and Rural Development Dr Azman Ibrahim told New Straits Times that the state plans to amend the Terengganu Turtle Enactment 1951 (Amended 1987).
The move to amend the enactment is to prevent the sale of all types of turtle eggs, including via online as well as in main markets.Dr Azman Ibrahim.
Dr Azman says that numerous workshops on the enactment amendment to ban the sale of all types of turtle eggs have already been carried out.
So it looks like all that’s left is the next step to make it official.

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ENAKMEN PENYU TERENGGANU 1951: KAJIAN KES TRANSFORMASI UNDANG-UNDANG HIDUPAN LIAR DI MALAYSIA
WWF Urges State Government To Carry Out Investigation Into Origins Of Turtle Eggs Sold In Terengganu
Terengganu to ban sale of all types of turtle eggs
To Ban or Not to Ban? Reviewing an Ongoing Dilemma on Sea Turtle Egg Trade in Terengganu, Malaysia


[Watch] Alza Overtakes Illegally, Runs Red Light, And Shouts At Other Driver, Police On The Hunt

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Police are looking for a Perodua Alza driver who broke traffic laws at the Kompleks Pentadbiran Daerah Rembau traffic lights junction along Jalan Seremban-Tampin, Negeri Sembilan.

Rembau police chief Deputy Superintendent Hazri Mohamad said the act was caught on another motorist’s dashcam.
The video showed the Alza driver overtaking the car in front although there was a double line on the road and the traffic light showed red.

While slowly cutting in front of another car, the front passenger winded down the window and shouted angrily at the other driver.
The Alza driver then waited for a while before driving away and running a red light.
According to Utusan,  the police have opened an investigation under Rule 17 LN 167/59 and have taken a statement from the other driver who provided the dashcam recording.
Netizens believe the Perodua Alza driver might have wanted to beat the yellow light and got angry when the car in front slowed down to a stop.
The netizens also advised the other driver to lodge a police report about the issue since the video managed to capture the vehicle’s number plate.

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“Where’s The SOP?” Indoor National Sports Day Event Draws Flak

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While the weekend saw Malaysians rejoicing over the removal of the interstate and international border restrictions that have been in placed for the most part of the pandemic, a series of videos capturing the indoor aerobics sessions that took place during the 2021 National Sports Day celebrations, that same weekend, did draw some public health concerns.

Good morning! Who’s going home soon? 🛫 pic.twitter.com/GgsOTbU14X— The Rakyat Post (@therakyatpost) October 11, 2021
Footage shared online showed civil servants participating in mass aerobics sessions in what appears to be two separate indoor event halls.
The events were said to have been attended by Communications and Multimedia Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa and Rural Development Minister Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid, along with members of their ministries.
The clips saw the groups performing the ‘zumba’, among other things, while standing meters apart from each other in accordance with ‘new normal’ physical distancing rules.
The videos also show some participants exercising in facemasks while others did not.
Menteri Pembangunan Luar Bandar Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid bersama-sama warga kementerian menyertai senamrobik sempena Hari Sukan Negara hari ini. pic.twitter.com/HGFCUy5PxY— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) October 9, 2021
Naturally, the aerobics session had netizens questioning whether the indoor event had complied with pandemic standard operating procedures (SOP) set in the National Recovery Plan (PPN).
Netizens voiced concerns over the safety of such an indoor event, especially since having good ventilation is key in preventing the spread of Covid-19.
Should have been done outdoors. Come on, have we learnt nothing? https://t.co/KqJYemE4n2— Azrul Mohd Khalib (@azrulmohdkhalib) October 10, 2021
Katanya covid new variant spread through airborne. Indoor? Minimal spaces? Peoples? How is this explain? https://t.co/kC7RkkZDjm— afrays 🇵🇸 (@Syarfa_Syahirah) October 10, 2021
While some had accused the government of double standards, others moved to point to a Twitter comment made by Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin on 4 October when he said that he was unconvinced over the level of SOP compliance at indoor social gatherings.
Being above the law must be epic, right? https://t.co/6d7675jZkT— Ben° (@benjoyr_) October 9, 2021
Excuse me??? @Khairykj https://t.co/b1gbq4ldtE pic.twitter.com/HKTJg5FSzR— alinashma (@alinashma) October 9, 2021
KJ basically said that such events would be among the lasts things to be allowed to ‘reopen’ in the PPN.
Majlis sosial dalam venue tertutup mungkin antara sektor terakhir untuk dibuka. I am unconvinced at the moment that SOPs can be observed in big weddings etc where masks come off and people talk w/ mouths full of food. Let’s see how we behave after rentas negeri is allowed. https://t.co/NdN6Qgo1Po— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) October 4, 2021
Evidently, social events and gatherings, such as weddings, reunions, retreats, parties and even meetings, incentives, conventions and exhibitions (MICE) events, are still currently marked down in the ‘negative list’ of prohibited activities.
So did the indoor National Sports Day event complied with SOPs?
According to the official Phase 3 PPN SOP released by the National Security Council (MKN) on 8 October, the public is allowed to partake in all manner of physical contact or non-physical contact sports activities, either individually or in groups, indoors or outdoors from 6 am till midnight.
(Credit: Ahmad Zamzahuri/Malay Mail)
All indoor recreational activities must comply with rules that limit group participation to 50% of the venue space or not exceeding 250 people at a given time.
Additionally, organizing and participating in mass sports and recreational events is allowed with permission from the Youth and Sports Ministry.
Even spectators are allowed to join in such events, limited to 30% of a venue’s capacity.
Official government and private events are also allowed under the rules with a maximum of 50% of the event space capacity.
However, this allowance is only given to people who’ve completed their Covid-19 vaccinations, specifically, denizens over 18 years of age.
Parents and guardians who’ve been fully vaccinated can also bring along their children to attend such events and activities.
Yes, the indoor aerobic exercise did comply with the current health regulations as defined by the government.
But of course, SOPs like physical distancing and the wearing of face masks in a public setting are still to be strictly maintained.
Masks are a must in all public areas, crowded or not, except when:
You’re in hotel rooms or paid accommodations and involving household/family members.You’re in a solitary private workspace.During your outdoor sports and recreational activities.In your personal vehicles with members of the same household.When you’re at an indoor or outdoor public area and places without the presence of other individuals.While you’re eating or drinking in public without any other individuals (other than in restaurants or food premises).

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Official MKN SOP For Klang Valley PPN Phase 3 As Of 4 October (In English)
MKN Updated The PPN Phase 4 SOP. Here’s What Changed.
PELAN PEMULIHAN NEGARA (PPN) – SOP FASA 3