Siblings Thrown Off From MRR2 Highway By Father, Three Dead In Murder-Suicide

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Two Myanmar brothers died, while the other was seriously injured after being thrown by their father from about 20 meters at Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) near Kepong.

In the 5.50 am incident, the public realized something was amiss when they saw the 38-year-old man carrying a young boy in a suspicious condition.
The man was also seen with two other children on the spot.
Sentul OCPD, Assistant Commissioner Beh Eng Lai, confirmed the incident.
He said the suspect, the father of three children, died after jumping from the exact location.

When ordinary people tried to approach the man, he threw the three children off MRR2, from a height of about 20 meters before jumping himself.Sentul OCPD, Assistant Commissioner Beh Eng Lai elaborating on the incident.
Sole Survivor
Beh said the man and two children died on the spot, while a third child, estimated to be five years old, survived.
He was seriously injured and rushed to Selayang Hospital for treatment.
The medical officer’s examination found that the boy who survived had internal injuries to his stomach and a fracture to his left rib.
The victim is now being treated in the ICU.
On the two children who died, police said they are an eight-year-old girl and a boy estimated to be between six and seven years old.
All the victims are believed to be from Myanmar as they were carrying identification cards from United Nations High Commissioner for Refugees (UNHCR).
All the bodies were sent to the Forensic Unit of the Kuala Lumpur Hospital for post-mortem.
Eng Lai said that efforts to identify the identities and ages of all the victims and suspects were being carried out.
Police also asked for the cooperation of the public who had information to help with the investigation.
Those who have information regarding the incident may contact the case strategy officer, Assistant Superintendent and Baldev Singh Gurdial Singh on line 012-4806062 or the Sentul Regional Police Officers Movement Unit (IPD) on line 03-40482222.
If you’re having problems or suicidal thoughts and need immediate assistance, reach out to Befrienders at:
TEL: 603-79568145E-MAIL: sam@befrienders.org.myAvailable 24 hours, 7 days a week.

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Cikgu Fadli Freed Of All Charges, Will Not Face Any Disciplinary Actions

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The Education Services Disciplinary Board decided on Tuesday (18 October) that Mohd Fadli Salleh aka Cikgu Fadli did not breach any rules.

According to Free Malaysia Today, all three charges against Cikgu Fadli had been dropped.
A letter dated 18 October that was signed by the Education Services Disciplinary Board chairman, Datuk Yusran Shah Mohd Yusof, stated that no disciplinary action will be taken against Cikgu Fadli.
The teacher from SK (1) Gombak said netizens played a huge part in the board’s decision.
Don’t share the letter
Members of the public are also advised not to share the letter as it is a confidential document.
However, they are free to share the decision results without showing images of the letter.
Adoi the letter was leaked. How could it leak? I urge any page admins who shared the letter to remove it. It’s confidential. It’s wrong if the letter is shared. Sharing the results is ok, not the letter. Thank you.Cikgu Fadli on Facebook

Previously, he aired criticisms against issues that are plaguing the education system, teachers and their students.
Some of the issues include heavy school bags, the syllabus that was too advanced for students in their age group, the large number of students per class, the large number of subjects students had to learn and the insufficient learning time for each subject.
He also mentioned about the ‘Little Napoleans’ in the ministry that are destroying the education system.
For speaking out, Cikgu Fadli faced the threat of expulsion or demotion from the Education Ministry.
He was allegedly accused of violating the code of conduct and might face disciplinary action. He was also allowed to submit his representation in reply to the charge.
The case has also caught the attention of the Senior Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin and the caretaker prime minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
READ MORE: Local Teacher Faces Threats Of Expulsion And Demotion For Speaking Up For Students

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How Malaysia Faced Covid Over The 4-Day Raya Weekend

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Daily new cases consistently above 4,000
In total there were 16,888 new Covid-19 cases, 14,959 new recovered cases and 141 deaths caused by Covid-19 in Malaysia over the 4-day Raya weekend.

The highest number of cases was recorded on the first day of Raya with 4,855 cases, followed by the highest number of recovered cases on the second day of Raya with 4,190 cases, and the highest number of deaths on record, 44, on the third day of Raya.
Status Terkini #COVID19, 15 Mei 2021 Kes sembuh= 3,432Jumlah kes sembuh= 422,329Kes baharu positif= 4,140 (4,131 tempatan, 9 import) Jumlah positif= 466,330Kes kematian= 44Jumlah kes kematian= 1,866Kes dirawat di ICU= 503Bantuan Alat Pernafasan= 272 pic.twitter.com/e2Bs29JZfQ— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) May 15, 2021
Deaths outside of the hospitals increasing
(Photo via Health Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah’s Twitter account)
Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General at the Health Ministry in a Tweet stated that recently there have been more cases of deaths outside of hospitals in the Klang Valley.
When the bodies are brought to the hospital, a Covid-19 test is given and a post-mortem is performed.
At the same time, intensive care units (ICU) to treat Covid-19 patients at government hospitals are running out of space.
ICUs are filling up
According to the Health DG, 80% of the ICUs in hospitals in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Penang, Sarawak, Kedah, and Perak are currently being used to treat patients with Covid-19 and some hospitals are already at full capacity.
Containers for the dead
Today, it has been reported that special containers were provided by the Forensic Department of Sungai Buloh Hospital as additional storage for the bodies of those who died because of Covid-19.
(Photo via Ministry of Health’s Twitter account)
In the statement, the Health Ministry also said that over 80% of the Covid-19-related deaths in the country are of senior citizens with one or more chronic illness or comorbidity. They added that the cause of most of the infections is close family members.
These events highlight the importance of following the SOP, especially for those who are living with those of high risk, and how critical it is for the elderly to get the vaccine.
di negara ini golongan berusia dan menghidap lebih satu penyakit kronik atau komorbiditi. Kebanyakan mereka mendapat jangkitan daripada ahli keluarga terdekat. Jika anda tinggal bersama golongan berisiko tinggi, lindungi diri anda untuk anda melindungi mereka.— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) May 16, 2021
Get vaccinated
Currently, Malaysia is in the second phase of its National Covid-19 Immunisation program which focuses on the elderly, those with chronic diseases, and the differently-abled (OKU).
At the same time, an open registry for the vaccine has been made available for those in the Klang Valley, where the pandemic has hit the hardest, and soon to other areas as well.

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What Really Happened During The Street Brawl Between A Biker & The Elderly Taxi Driver In Damansara

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Footage of a street brawl between a biker and an elderly taxi driver at a traffic light in Damansara yesterday (5 March) evening had netizens curious for details.

The one-minute-ish video shared online captured the tense moment when the biker, seen in the red shirt, had struck down the gray-haired taxi driver before continuing to hit the senior citizen with a steering lock in the middle of the road as traffic passed by.
As the scene went on, another motorcyclist, who had the signature pink FoodPanda backpack on his bike, stepped into frame to put an end to the fight, pulling his fellow rider away from the man who laid on the ground.
The biker and the old man later continued on their altercation by the side of the road, using words instead of fists before proceeding to go back to their vehicles.

So what happened?
Unsurprisingly, both men were arrested on Saturday (6 March).
According to Petaling Jaya Police Chief Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal, the fight was apparently triggered when the 71-year-old taxi driver had allegedly switched lanes on the road without signalling – prompting the 41-year-old motorcyclist to confront the driver when they later came to a stop at the traffic light.
The biker, supposedly unsatisfied by how reckless the driver was, came knocking on the latter’s window before the driver stepped out of his vehicle with a steering lock in his hand.
After taking statements from both individuals, the Chief said that the taxi driver claimed that the biker had threatened him with a motorcycle helmet and used his own steering lock against him, while the rider had accused the driver of injuring his hands.
The Chief also said that both men had no prior records and are now out on bail as police continue investigations.

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First Crash On New SUKE Highway Because Someone Stopped To Admire The View

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The first accident at the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Expressway (SUKE) was recorded on Sunday, three days after the highway was opened to the public.

In the incident at about 2.45pm yesterday, a motorcyclist crashed into a Myvi that was parked in the emergency lane nearby the Bukit Teratai toll plaza, heading towards Kuala Lumpur.
According to Ampang Jaya district police chief Farouk Eshak, the driver had parked the car in the emergency lane to enjoy the scenic view along the 16.6km stretch of the first phase of the highway.
“A motorcyclist then crashed into the parked car from behind. The accident caused both the car and the motorcycle to be damaged,” Farouk said in a statement.

He said that the motorcyclist, who suffers injuries on his leg, was rushed to Ampang Hospital for treatment.
He added that the incident is being investigated for obstruction of traffic leading to an accident.
Those found guilty of committing such an offence can be compounded for up to RM300.
The first phase of the SUKE highway was opened to the public beginning last Friday and road users are enjoying a one-month toll-free drive on it.
READ MORE: Newly Opened SUKE Highway Already Attracting People To Take Pics By The Roadside

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Watch a chicken go shopping somewhere in a KL mall

Talk about irresistible shopping; you know how you get all eggcited about the sales?
Well one chicken was clearly a bit delirious when it entered a shopping centre in KL last week.

(Pic Credit: Pinterest)

The video of a live chicken was shared on Twitter, clucking around the men’s section in Setapak Central.

Hahahahahha ayam siapa ni? Buat hal lah😂😂 pic.twitter.com/ZELw9o19Nb
— 🍕 (@Flzhksma) June 20, 2019

Of course, Twitterjaya had a great laugh coming up with theories of the chicken’s origins.
Here are some of our favourites:
1. From Nandos next door

Ayam dari nandos kedai sebelah ni takut kena sembelih 😂
â€” ri (@HairiHeizry_) June 21, 2019

Translation:  This chicken must be from Nandos next door, scared of being slaughtered 😂

(Pic Credit: Memebase)

2. Seeking revenge against the Chicken Rice Shop Mak Cik

Ayam tu mencari akak yg mengamuk kat chicken rice shop tu. Dia nak mengamuk kat akak tu pulak.
â€” maya dapat 3.5 above aamiin ! (@missmayy99) June 21, 2019

Translation: That chicken is looking for that Mak Cik from the Chicken Rice Shop. It wants to give her a piece of its mind.

via GIPHY
3. On the flip side, maybe it just doesn’t want to be eaten by that Mak Cik

Maybe dia taknak kena makan dengan makcik customer chicken rice shop tu 😂
â€” rafiq (@rafiqahmd_) June 21, 2019

Translation: Maybe (it ran away because) it doesn’t want to be eaten by that Mak Cik Chicken Rice Shop 😂

via GIPHY
4. It was bored in the chicken coop

Hahaha ni ayam betul2 bosan ddk reban. Skli skala dpt lepas terus pergi mall hahaha
â€” ã‚¤ãƒ«ãƒãƒ  (@_AmAziz_) June 21, 2019

Translation: Hahahaha this chicken was bored sitting in a coop the whole day. So once it was free, it went to the mall hahahah

(Pic Credit: backyardchickens.com)

5. Simply because it wanted to shop la…

Ayam pun nak shopping gaiss. Dia pun teringin nak pakai baju
â€” – (@adillahh_) June 23, 2019

Translation: Chicken also want to shop guys. It also wants to wear clothes

ayam pun nak shopping 😂
â€” 🌸 (@fiynsrdn_) June 21, 2019

Translation: Chicken also wants to go shopping 😂
Well, whatever the reason was, this so far is our favourite reply:

Me running away from my problems pic.twitter.com/T5OboK2c1a
â€” thammmtham (@thammmtham) June 21, 2019

Don’t worry, the chicken was successfully caught at the end.

Kepada yg bertanya dah dapat tangkap ayam tu😂 bersama Brader yg tangkap mnq pic.twitter.com/21gNIJbCza
â€” 🍕 (@Flzhksma) June 21, 2019

And basically one reply we totally agree with:

Seronok duduk malaysia ni, hari2 ada kes pelik
â€” 🌀NIKI LAUDA (@haizadsykes) June 22, 2019

Translation: It’s fun to live in Malaysia, there’s weird cases everyday.
Don’t you agree? Drop us the most bizarre animal you have seen in the mall so far on our Facebook page.


[Watch] Homeowner Baffled After Finding Out Neighbour Has Been Living In His Empty House

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A homeowner had the shock of his life after he found out his neighbour had been living in his empty house.

He posted about the bizarre incident with a series of videos on TikTok under the username @meer.nann.
As far as the homeowner knew, the house had been empty for three months.
  @meer.nann part 1 #fyp ♬ Spooky, quiet, scary atmosphere piano songs – Skittlegirl Sound
Not only that, but the key to the house had also been changed.
However, the homeowner was lucky when the house could be entered through a window.
In the second part of the video, it is understood that the homeowner requested the help of the police to investigate and call several witnesses.
  @meer.nann Replying to @Arminzz_ #fyp ♬ Creepy and simple horror background music(1070744) – howlingindicator
However, the puzzle was solved when an individual said to be his neighbour admitted to entering the house.
Amazingly, the neighbour claimed that the house belonged to his mother.
  @meer.nann Replying to @Meernan bukan Meerqeen #fyp ♬ Spooky, quiet, scary atmosphere piano songs – Skittlegirl Sound
The individual is said to hold a copy of the Quran to prove that the house is his mother’s.
Later, the individual agreed to remove all his items as instructed by the police.
@meer.nann added that a police report had been made to resolve the matter.
  @meer.nann Replying to @z #fyp ♬ Spooky, quiet, scary atmosphere piano songs – Skittlegirl Sound
The incident cannot be confirmed, but from what can be seen in the video, the police are also at the scene.
At the time of writing, the four-part video has been viewed over a million times.
  @meer.nann Replying to @@sanie #fyp ♬ original sound  – Meernan bukan Meerqeen
READ MORE: House Owner Comes Home To Find Stranger’s Myvi Parked On The Porch

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Prime Minister Ismail Sabri To Be Sworn In At Istana Negara Tomorrow

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Bera MP Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri will be sworn in as the next Prime Minister tomorrow (Saturday) at Istana Negara at 2:30pm.
The announcement was made by the royal palace saying that with the support of 114 MPs, the Former Deputy Prime Minister now has the majority to form a government.
From the declaration letters, the palace said that a total of 114 Members of the House of Representatives have nominated Yang Berhormat Dato ‘Sri Ismail Sabri bin Yaakob (Member of Parliament for Bera), a sufficient majority to form the Government.
Istana Negara held a special discussion, which lasted for two and a half hours with the Malay Rulers starting at 2:30 pm.
Istana Negara received the nominations of the future Prime Minister from 220 Members of the Dewan Rakyat, each through a statutory declaration on 18 August 2021.
With the appointment of the Prime Minister, the Agong views that the government must continue its efforts to combat the Covid-19 pandemic immediately for the benefit and security of the people and the well-being of the country which is greatly affected by the crisis and the threat of this pandemic.
The Agong also expressed the hope that the political crisis can be ended immediately and all Members of the House of Representatives can set aside the political agenda with unity and unanimously work to address the pandemic in the interest of the people and the country.
The King also views that the people should not be burdened with endless political turmoil at a time when the country is struggling with health issues and economic depression due to the pandemic.
Members of the Dewan Rakyat are also reminded to show solidarity by giving priority, high commitment and the best service to the people.Datuk Pengelola Bijaya Diraja Datuk Indera Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin

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Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 3 Feb To 5 Feb

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Don’t know what to do this weekend in the Klang Valley? No worries, we got you. 👀

Head on over to art exhibits, markets and shows and more this weekend.
Note that some of these events only happen for a day or can last for a whole month so look at the dates carefully.
If you wanna skip to the specific day you want, choose your preferred day here.
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Here are some of the events that are still ongoing from our previous list.
READ MORE: Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 27 Jan To 29 Jan
READ MORE: Fun Events In The Klang Valley This Weekend From 20 Jan To 22 Jan
Ongoing Events
1. Malaysia Thailand Halal Food Festival @ Lotus Mutiara Damansara, Damansara (27 Jan – 5 Feb, 11 am – 11.30 pm)
Tak payah pergi jauh2 sampai ke Thailand, dekat Mathaf pun suasana dah macam dekat thailand.. pic.twitter.com/QPY2mOFFdy— FoodPornMalaysia (@MalaysianFoods) January 13, 2023
At the Malaysia Thailand Halal Food Festival (MATHAF), you’ll find various Thai cuisine that you’ve been craving. Fried baby crabs, mango sticky rice, Thai teas, LokChing, Thai laksa, coconut sticky rice ice cream and many more!
Mathaf moves to various places in the Klang valley regularly, so do check out their Facebook to keep up to date.
2. Poetic Spring Garden (Art Installation) @ Kwai Chai Hong (6 Jan – 12 Feb, 9 am – 12 am)
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This CNY, Kwai Chai Hong is decorated with spring blooms and romanized Chinese calligraphy, set to be deciphered by the public. The Poetic Spring Garden is filled with oversized blossoms and foliage as well as traditional Chinese calligraphy in a bold and non-conventional way.
Head on to their Instagram to know more.
READ MORE: There’s A Poetic Spring Garden Installation In Kwai Chai Hong Until February!
3. Masters of Disguise (Photography Exhibition) @ Darkroom Gallery, GMBB (Extended till 30 April 2023, 11 am – 6 pm)
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Chien C. Lee (@chienleephotography)
Biologist, guide and wildlife photographer Chien C. Lee’s latest photography exhibit focuses on the art of deception used by wildlife. This exhibit features more than 60 fantastic photos of various kinds of camouflage and mimicry employed by insects, reptiles, birds, and even plants; with many species hailing from Malaysia’s very own Sabah and Sarawak.
According to GMBB, this exhibition is just so mesmerizing and immersive that it’s extended until 30 April 2023.
READ MORE: Catch This Fantastic Nature Photography Exhibit For A Free Fun Time In KL
4. Hep Ka-Wot Enggang Le-Wei (Photography Exhibition) @ Gerimis Gallery, GMBB (Extended til 23 Feb 2023, 11 am – 6 pm)
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Just an update, according to GMBB, this sought-after exhibition is also extended until 23 February 2023.
This exhibition of forests, hornbills and honey highlights how the Orang Asli of Jahai and Temiar from the Belum-Temenggor Forests in Perak protect the hornbills for their roles as farmers of the forest.
Apart from talks and photographs of nature, you can also buy Orang Asli arts and crafts there.
For more info, visit their website here.
5. Bakul – Everyday Baskets From Sabah (Exhibition & Market) @ GoDownKL (7 Jan – 23 Feb, 12 pm – 7 pm)
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This 7-week-long exhibition showcases the Bakul collection of Sabahan author and collector Jennifer P. Linggi. From materials such as rattan, bamboo, bemban, mengkuang and many more sourced from the fierce jungle, indulge in Jennifer P Linggi’s breathtaking world of Bakul.
Wanna know the best part? Admission is free!
6. The World Of DC Exhibition @ Tropicana Gardens Hall Convention Centre (23 Dec – 1 Apr)

Being the first-ever DC Exhibition launch in Asia, The World Of DC Exhibition will feature interactive games, life-seized exhibits, behind-the-scene concept art, limited-edition merchandise and more at the Tropicana Gardens Mall.
Grab your tickets here. For more info, visit their Facebook page here.
7. Van Gogh Alive Exhibition @ Pavillion Bukit Jalil (17 Dec – 16 March, 10 am – 10 pm)

Witness Van Gogh’s legendary works of art displayed digitally at Pavilion Bukit Jalil. Get ready for a multi-sensory experience with a symphony of light, colour, sound and fragrance for you there.
READ MORE: Catch the Immersive ‘Van Gogh Alive’ Exhibition In KL This Dec-March
Book tickets here.
8. ParkCity Year End Light Festival @ Desa ParkCity (1 Dec – 5 Feb)

Don’t know where to go ‘lepak’ or take good pictures at night? Try going to Central Park at Desa Parkcity. Their light installations are inspired by the Nordic lights so you can experience a bit of some Aurora-Borealis-inspired views on weekends from 8 pm – 9 pm.
They also have tons of other amazing light installations from The Waterfront to around Central Park. This is a great place to bring your date out on a scenic stroll at night.
9. Red Hongyi’s ‘Once Upon A Longtang’ (Art Exhibition) @ National Art Gallery (22 Dec – 22 March, 9 am – 5 pm)
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The Balai Seni Negara has a new art installation called Once Upon A Longtang which features scenes inspired by old alleyway houses – or ‘Longtang’ houses in Shanghai. The installation has a series of artworks displayed with burnt Chinese calligraphy paper and more.
For more info, visit Red Hong Yi’s Instagram.
Here are specific events to enjoy with your family and friends on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
3 February (Friday)
1. Tribute Greenday Malaysia (Tribute Concert) @ Angkasa Event Space (3 February)
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Atas Angin (@atasangin.ev)
Big fan of Greenday? Well, this is your time to shine! Atas Angin is organizing a Tribute Concert for Malaysian fans of Greenday. Come along and sing to your all-time favourite songs like 21 Guns, American Idiot & Know Your Enemy together with other fans!
Get tickets here.
For more info, visit their website here.
2. Lots Of Love @ Central Market (3 – 6 Feb, 10 am – 8 pm)
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With Chap Goh Mei and Valentine’s Day around the corner, Pasar Seni is organizing a campaign called Lots Of Love! Besides shopping for cute clothes and accessories, women can come to Pasar Seni and find their true love there.
Just write your name and Instagram handle, toss them and hope your prince charming will scoop them up there.
Visit Central Market’s Instagram for more info.
READ MORE: Tired Of Tinder? Chap Goh Mei Can Help You Fish For Love
READ MORE: There’s Another “Chinese Valentine’s Day”, The Qixi Festival
3. Boom Fest (Festival) @ Tapak Karnival Stadium Shah Alam (3 – 6 Feb, 10 am – 10 pm)
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Boom Festival Malaysia is bringing you an event filled with exciting fun and delicious food in Shah Alam.
Explore vintage cars and bikes at the auto show, shop for fancy cheap apparel at the bundle booths and munch on scrumptious snacks from over 300 vendors.
There won’t be a concert there but there will be some meet and greet with our Malaysian artists and influencers there too.
Visit their Instagram to know more.
 4. Big Baby Expo @ MVEC, MidValley KL (3 – 6 Feb, 11 am – 9 pm)
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The Big Baby Expo is a one-stop shopping destination for everything baby. There, you are able to compare, get instant onsite expert advice and enjoy exclusive deals from hundreds of brands.
They also offer up to 50% cashback and have an hourly lucky draw so shop with your little ones at Mid Valley this weekend!
For more info, visit their website here.
5. Just Jokes: Friday Night Laughs (Comedy Show) @ The Ark Space, KL (3 Feb, 8.00 pm)
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Experience live stand-up comedy and a taste of experimental improv! At this show – there will be experienced comics and some newbies to do their best + new material for the first part of the show! For the second, the audience will pick out random phrases and sentences and the comics have to improv and come up with jokes on the spot!
There will also be two special guests which are Rizal Van Geyzel and Prakash Daniel to light up your Friday night with laughs.
You can still get the tickets here.
4 February (Saturday)
1. Ada Apa Dengan Melly? (Day 2 Concert) @ Plenary Hall, KLCC (4 February)

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If you’re a big fan of Melly Goeslaw, head on to the Plenary Hall in KLCC this weekend. Popularly known as the “Queen of Soundtracks”, loyal fans will surely remember her countless songs from past Indonesian movies, namely Ada Apa Dengan Cinta, Eiffel I’m in love, Apa Artinya Cinta and Ada Apa Dengan Cinta 2, to name a few.
Spread over a two-day concert, Melly’s concertgoers will be having a cute dress code to reminisce the nostalgic spirit of her songs – they are encouraged to wear their school uniform!
You can still get tickets here.
2. CNY/Valentine’s Day Pop-Up Market @ Jaya Shopping Centre (12 – 8 pm)
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This  CNY/Valentine’s Day-themed pop-up market is being done to raise funds for the NGO, Woo & Meow Animal Shelter.
There will be a number of vendors selling items such as pet collars, crochet flowers, press-on nails, and many more. There will also be performances on the day as well.
Click here to know more.
3. Lat Tali Lat (Weekend Market) @ GMBB (4 – 25 Feb, 11 am – 6 pm)
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 This local weekend market will feature vendors, new and small startups, and vintage enthusiasts in a nostalgic atmosphere that brings back your childhood memories.
A unique aspect of the market is that it will have stations where traditional Malaysian folk games such as Batu Seremban, Congkak, Tingting, main getah, and more are played!
Visit their Instagram for more info.
4. Tukar Tangan Preloved Market @ The School By Jaya One (4 – 5 Feb, 11 am – 6 pm)
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Tukar Tangan is a vibrant mixed market of handmade crafts, preloved collections and apparel, vintage knick-knacks, home decorative items and more – all at a very affordable price of below RM50 per item.
The Tukar Tangan movement was inspired by the 3 R concept of Reduce, Reuse & Recycle by the community for the community.
Visit their Instagram to know more.
6. RARE-Beats (Percussion Performance) @ RexKL (8.30 pm)
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Established percussion and drums group FrhythmS Percussions will be presenting two performances of 兔击检查 / RARE-Beats, a  percussion improvisation performance coupled with visual projections and dance that promise to be an unforgettable experience.
This show will feature sound artist Kent Lee, Borneo Sape artist Evan Lee, visual artist Faris Nasir, and a choreographer all the way from India- Nitin.
Get the tickets here.
5 February (Sunday)
1. Design Your Own Shoe Workshop @ MTMT Studios, PJ (5 Feb, 10 am)
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If you don’t have plans this weekend, why not release your inner Picasso? Go to several art workshops such as pottery, painting, tie-dye and more at MTMT Studios. Besides painting your shoes this Sunday, they also have a textured painting workshop specially curated for this weekend too.
And good news readers! MTMT Studios is giving away a 10% discount exclusive for TRP readers only! Just use the promo code ‘TRP10’ on their website and get your 10% discount when you check out. Each user can use it once and there are no expiration dates to this promo, so bring your friends and family here too while you’re at it.
Visit their Instagram and website for more info.
Upcoming Shows
Here are some of the ticketed events for upcoming shows. Don’t miss out on the chance to secure a spot at your favourite performance or event.
Yesterday Once More 4 – Live Oldies Music (9 – 11 February @ KLPAC)Get tickets here. Blue Heart And Soul Tour – Concert (10 February @ Plenary Hall, KLCC)Get tickets here.La Traviata – Opera Performance – (11 & 14 February @ Dewan Filharmonik Petronas)Get tickets here. Westlife The Wild Dreams Tour – Concert (23 & 24 February @ Axiata Arena)You can still get tickets here.DFP Presents: Stacy – Concert (25 February @ Dewan Filharmonik Petronas)Get tickets here. His Story – Monologue Performances (23 – 26 February @ KLPAC)Get tickets here.Joji Live In KL at Peakstrom Festival 2023 – Concert (19 February @ Surf Beach, Sunway Lagoon)Get your tickets here.Russel Peters: Act Your Age World Tour 2023 – Comedy Show (20 February @ Plenary Hall, KLCC)Get your tickets here.One Republic Live In Concert – Concert (1 March @ Hall 5 KL Convention Centre)You can still get free-standing tickets here.Sound Circus – Concert (4 March @ Genting Highlands)Get tickets here. Hari Atas Angin 5th Year Anniversary – Concert (4 March @ Bysnc Live, KL)Get tickets here. Simple Plan The Harder Than It Looks Tour – Concert (8 March @ Zepp KL)Get your tickets here.Bryan Adams So Happy It Hurts Tour – Concert (11 March @ Arena Of Stars, Genting)Get your tickets here.RhytmAsia Echoes From Beyond – Concert (11 March @ Sepang International Circuit)Get the tickets here.NusaFest – Concert (8 & 9 June @ Bandar Malaysia, Sungai Besi)Get Your tickets here. More info here.
P/S: If you have any future events you want the world to know about, submit your suggestions to melissasu@therakyatpost.com.

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Egg Subsidy Increased To 10 Sen, Says Annuar Musa

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The subsidy for the chicken eggs has been increased to 10 sen per egg effective immediately, says anti-inflation task force chairman Annuar Musa.

According to Free Malaysia Today, the subsidy increase would involve more than RM20 million in government spending and it’s expected to benefit 338 chicken farms.
Previously, the subsidy for eggs was set at 8 sen per egg. The 2-sen increase applies to all Grade A, B, and C chicken eggs in an effort to retain the retail control price of eggs and manage the egg shortage.
READ MORE: Malaysia Can’t Afford To Import Chicken Eggs, Minister Suggests RM20 Million Monthly Subsidy
The average cost of producing an egg costs 51 sen while the ceiling price was set at 41 sen.
When the subsidy was increased from three sen to eight sen per egg last month, there was still a gap of 2 sen for the producers.
This discouraged producers from producing sufficient Grade A, B, and C eggs with most of them opting to slaughter the chickens that had yet to reach maturity.
Annuar said the chicken slaughter affected the egg supply and resulted in a shortage of about 100,000 eggs a month.
The increase in subsidy hopes to encourage egg farmers to increase their supply.

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Telegram Refuses To Cooperate With Gov, Does Not Want To Be Politically Censored

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Telegram has reportedly refused to cooperate with the Communications and Digital Ministry since the messaging app did not want to participate in “any form of political censorships.”

According to New Straits Times, Telegram spokesperson Remi Vaughn said the messaging app actively moderates harmful content on its platform, including the sale of illegal substances and public pornography, since its launch.
Vaughn said moderators on the platform proactively monitor public parts of the app and also accept complaints sent to abuse@Telegram.org. Content that breaches their terms of service will be removed.
However, Telegram emphasised that it would not participate in any form of political censorship.
Why is Telegram being “summoned”?
Previously, Communication and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil said Telegram was invited for talks since January to no avail.
The government is considering taking action against the app due to the numerous complaints lodged against the messaging platform.
Aside from the issue of pornography and drug sales on the site, one of the complaints came from the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) regarding the sale of points to doctors on the platform.
READ MORE: Victims Of V2K Telegram Group Come Forward To Report Abuse
Doctors usually earn these points by attending conferences or workshops as part of their career progression. However, it was discovered that these points were being sold on Telegram.
If Telegram still refuses to cooperate, the Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC), as the regulatory body, will propose the next course of action to be taken against the platform.
Fahmi said other social platforms including Facebook, Twitter, and TikTok have been cooperating with the government so far.

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Attention Malaysians: Joseph Gordon-Levitt Needs Your Help For His Next Project

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It was around noon today (11 August) that Hollywood actor Joseph Gordon-Levitt published a Facebook post stating that he’s looking for a Malay speaker to do some recording.
This was soon followed by another post, in which Gordon-Levitt explained that he’s looking for Malaysian artistes to collaborate with for an original song and music video, which are linked to his upcoming Netflix movie called Project Power.

The actor wants Malaysian musicians to join in this collaboration, to create a rap-cypher that answers the question “What is your power?”
According to the description of the movie’s teaser on YouTube, Project Power follows an ex-soldier, a teenager, and a cop in New Orleans – all of them looking for the source of a new drug that gives its user temporary superpowers.

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The movie will star Gordon-Levitt alongside Jamie Foxx, Dominique Fishback, and Machine Gun Kelly, among others. The movie’s release will be followed by the original song and music video which he posted about.
So if you’re a musician and got a power to ‘show’, you can join the musical collaboration here.
You can also watch the teaser for the Project Power movie below:

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Malaysia Records 15 New Covid-19 Cases, Lowest Number Since MCO

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Malaysia has recorded it’s lowest number of new cases since 18 March 2020 when the movement control order (MCO) was implemented 71 days ago.
During his daily Covid-19 briefing today, Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah stated that only 15 new cases were detected nationwide.

15 kes baharu hari ini adalah paling rendah sejak PKP.— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 27, 2020

Out of the 15 cases, 9 were from local transmission, with only five cases involving Malaysians while the other four involved non-Malaysians. Meanwhile, six cases were imported cases involving transmission from abroad.
This brings the latest tally of positive cases in the country to 7,619.
Besides that, the Health Ministry reports that 42 Covid-19 patients have recovered and discharged today, bringing the total number of recoveries to 6,083.
There have been no Covid-19 deaths recorded today, which means that Malaysia’s death toll remains at 115.

Terkini #covid19malaysia, 27 MeiKes sembuh = 42Jumlah kes sembuh = 6,083Kes baharu positif = 15Jumlah positif = 7,619Kes kematian = 0Jumlah Kes kematian = 115Sebanyak 8 kes dirawat di ICU dan 4 daripadanya memerlukan bantuan alat pernafasan. pic.twitter.com/ltakx5zlnJ— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 27, 2020

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A Sabahan Artist Created TIME Magazine’s Powerful Climate Crisis Cover

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The cover of TIME Magazine’s 26th April 2021 issue on the climate crisis is a powerful representation of our planet’s reality. While we greatly admire the mixture of beauty and doom on the cover, we were pleasantly surprised to find out that it’s created by a Malaysian artist!

Meet Sabah-born artist and architectural designer Red Hong Yi, who is known for creating stunning sculptures and paintings using everyday objects and materials, or the artist who ‘paints without a paintbrush’.
For the “Climate is Everything” cover of TIME, Red and her six-person team took two weeks of 8-hour long days to painstakingly fashion a 2.3m x 3m world map using 50,000 green-tipped matchsticks.
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Then, it was set on fire and the entire artwork burnt to a crisp in two mere minutes.
“My team and I spent two weeks sticking matchsticks non-stop for 8 hours a day,” she wrote on Instagram, “and then we watched the piece burn down in two minutes.”
“The analogy is that the earth was formed over millions of years, but we can just destroy it in a short amount of time.”
As the Covid pandemic continues to assail the world, we are reminded more than ever that no country is unaffected by global crises, whether it is a pandemic or economic collapse or, as this special issue highlights, global warming and climate change.Red Hong Yi, Instagram
In an interview with TIME, Red explained that this piece represented how the global climate crisis touches all of us, no matter where we live.
The motivation behind it came from the urgency of having to tackle [climate change] together. The idea came from wanting to highlight a world map, where everyone’s involved, and if one place is affected, the whole place is affected.Red Hong Yi to TIME.
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How Malaysian talents created the powerful TIME climate crisis cover
To create the world map, the dimensions and positions for the matchsticks were first designed on a computer. Red then laser-cut the holes onto a board and each green matchstick – a metaphor for trees- were inserted by hand.
According to Red, the artwork was a challenge as it could literally blow up. So numerous safety measures were put in place before the world was set ablaze.
The piece was tilted at a 45 degree angle to ensure that the flames would not rise too high, fire retardant paint was sprayed onto it and firefighters were also on standby in case things go south.
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“It felt like the world was suddenly really small and kind of in our hands. When we burnt it down, the flames grew and it was just scary.”
That wasn’t the only Malaysian touch for the TIME cover, though. The “Climate is Everything” cover image was photographed by Malaysian photographer Annice Lyn, co-founder of Women Photographers Malaysia who also recently won at the 2020 Women Of The Future Southeast Asia Awards.

READ MORE: Three Malaysian Women Win UK-Based SEA Awards For Remarkable Work In Science, Arts & Social Work
The Sabahan artist who’s making a difference with her art
This isn’t Red’s first foray into using her art for activism. In fact, Sotheby’s Institute has named her one of the “11 art world entrepreneurs you should know” and Tatler Magazine has named her one of Asia’s most influential voices in 2020.
While in lockdown in Kota Kinabalu last year, Red used her art to speak out against racism by creating portraits made using food items. The series titled “I Am Not A Virus” were in response to the spate of anti-Asian sentiment and racist attacks stemming from ignorance about coronavirus.
Credit: Red Hong Yi/Facebook
Her Kopitiam series of art made out of coffee, painted with coffee cups, chopsticks and spoons, were also featured on Uniqlo clothing in December 2020.
The Kota Kinabalu lass’ work has been exhibited at H Queens in Hong Kong, the Asian Art Museum in San Francisco, World Economic Forum in Davos and Anchorage Museum in Alaska.
Collectors of her work include JP Morgan Chase Bank and actor Jackie Chan. Her art has been featured on publications including Wall Street Journal, TIME, and New York Times.

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Bullish thieves fail to get away with a cow in their Honda Civic

Malaysian ingenuity is truly bovine and amoosing.
Three bull-headed cattle rustlers were caught in a bull-sy attempt to steal a cow and escape with it in a Honda Civic.
It is bullieved that the three thieves had used a blowdart to sedate the animal in its pen at Sungai Lokan.
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The owner went to investigate when he heard dogs barking cow-nstantly. The owner then saw four suspects in two cars trying to moove the animal.
The suspects tried to hoof it out of there while the owner pursued them. Predictabully, the car carrying the cow lost cow-ntrol and crashed.
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Three of the cattle rustlers were injured and mooved to the hospital, while the fourth managed to turn tail and flea.
Cow-mon knowledge might tell you that a Honda Civic is not the best getaway vehicle while carrying a stolen cow, but misplaced cow-nfidence is not that uncow-mon.

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It’s unknown if the thieves have any beef with the owner of the cattle.


[Watch] Terengganu Dad Bought ‘Minibus’ To Take His Family Of 15 On Road Trip

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After staying indoors and not meeting family members for so long, the idea of a road trip with the whole family sounds like a dream.

56-year-old Rozmi Mat Sidek from Terengganu finally realised his dream of owning a minibus to take his family on road trips.
When the interstate travel ban was finally lifted, the family wasted no time planning to go back to their hometown.
One of his daughters, Rasyiqah Rozmi, shared on Tiktok snippets of the family’s grand adventure back to their hometown of Jelebu, Negeri Sembilan to meet her grandparents.
Her clip garnered 34.3k likes and 339.2k views.
“Going back to our hometown in Jelebu. The place where my father was born and raised. Meeting his parents after over a year of not meeting due to COVID-19,” Rasyiqah wrote in her caption.
The video showed the family of 15 travelling in the minibus which can fit up to 17 people. According to mstar, Rasyiqah has eight siblings and three of them are married with young children.
  @rasyiqahrozmi Okay nahhhhh khas untuk korang! Ni semua rezeki daripda Allah untuk kami sekeluarga. “A family that travels together stays together” ❤ ##foreverlove ♬ DJ Beta Janji Beta Jaga Slow Bass – Yudha Paramata
The family made the minibus as comfy as possible such as stocking up enough snacks and water for the journey. To keep the floors clean, they placed a box beside the door to keep all their footwear before entering the vehicle.
They also brought along pillows, blankets and lined the floor with comforters so two people who want to sleep lying down can do so comfortably.
Travelling with a family of 15 in a minibus sounds crowded. Fortunately, the minibus is spacious on the inside complete with an overhead air-cond for each passenger.
Rasyiqah shared that three members of the family including her dad took turns to drive the minibus during the five-hour journey to Jelebu.
During the trip, the family loved singing out loud to songs. Her father loves belting out the song by Blues Gang called Apo Nak Dikato.
Other than visiting relatives in Jelebu, the family took the opportunity to visit Port Dickson too.
  @rasyiqahrozmi Terima kasih Allah ❤##selamanyacinta ##keluargatercintatersayang ♬ suara asli  – JR INDONESIA
Since this trip back to their hometown was a success, her father plans to take the entire family around Peninsular Malaysia next.
“After this, my father plans to take the entire family around Peninsular Malaysia. From Terengganu to Kelantan to the north then straight to the south and back to the East Coast,” Rasyiqah said.
Rasyiqah’s travel videos also showed how everyone can have an enjoyable and safe road trip. Here are some tips from the family on how to prepare for the long journey.
Things To Bring On A Road Trip
A box to hold all footwear to keep floors as clean as possible.A bag or container to keep rubbish to avoid littering in public.Pack enough food and drinks to lessen the need to stop at roadside stalls. This helps to reduce the chances of getting Covid-19 in this current time.Bring along pillows, blankets and comforters for a good rest throughout the adventure.Cameras and smartphones to record the good memories!

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[Watch] “Please Help My Son” Nagaenthran’s Mother Pleads To Save Son’s Life

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Nagaenthran K Dharmalingam is scheduled to be executed next Wednesday, 27 April, after the Singapore court rejected the appeal made in March 2022.

His lawyer, M Ravi, said it’s heartbreaking news to hear and claimed that Singapore will have blood on their hands for executing an intellectually disabled person.
READ MORE: “It’s Heartbreaking” Nagaenthran’s Lawyer Says SG Court Set Execution Date On 27 April
Nagaenthran’s mother, Panchalai Supermaniam, made a public plea to help save her son. M Ravi shared a video on his Facebook showing Panchalai making a plea in Bahasa Melayu.
The video was made by a human rights nonprofit organisation, Reprieve.
Please help my son, everyone. I’m sorry he has done wrong. Please help, everyone.Nagaenthran’s mother, Panchalai Supermaniam said in the video.

In another post by M Ravi, Nagaenthran’s lawyers in Malaysia have raised a possible conflict of interest in the case.
It’s alleged that Chief Justice Menon, who ruled on the case, also prosecuted Nagaenthran when he was the Attorney General.
Thus, the lawyers request the execution fixed for next Wednesday to be halted and have the appeals re-heard.

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Facebook bans high profile right-wing US personalities

Facebook Inc. is banning some high profile people from Facebook and Instagram for being dangerous and violating their terms and conditions.
Among them, conspiracy theorist Alex Jones, Nation of Islam leader Louis Farrakhan, and anti-Semite/white nationalist politician Paul Nehlan.
The rest are right-wing personalities Milo Yiannopoulos, Paul Joseph Watson, and Laura Loomer.

Alex Jones

Milo Yiannopoulos

Louis Farrakhan

Laura Loomer

Paul Joseph Watson

Paul Nehlan

 “Weâ€™ve always banned individuals or organizations that promote or engage in violence and hate, regardless of ideology.
“The process for evaluating potential violators is extensive and it is what led us to our decision to remove these accounts today.”
Statement by Facebook representative on Thursday
Currently, Facebook is facing criticism for not stopping hate speech and misinformation, but it is also being accused of limiting right-wing speech.
However, the company says it limits people for repeatedly violated its policies around hate speech and promoting violence, not because of politics.


Bangsar Restaurant Tries To Rip Off Customer With “Extra” Orders More Than Menu Price

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It always pays to double-check your reciepts, as an unfortunate Malaysian found out when he was charged extra even after he complained TWICE.

Twitter user @LOLSuren, going by the name of Idris Halba, recounted his unpleasant experience at a banana leaf restaurant in Bangsar.
Wrong order or intentional deceit?
Idris noted that he and his wife had ordered a crab briyani at this restaurant. Allegedly, while taking the order, the waiter asked if they wanted the crab to be served separately, because it would be easier to eat.
Taking the waiter’s “advice”, the couple agreed.
However, when they were done with the food and went to the counter to pay, they were faced with two items on their bill, namely one order of egg briyani at RM7 and one separate order of crab curry at RM30.
This wasn’t what they ordered, as the couple had only wanted a crab briyani.
Idk, let’s say I ordered a chicken briyani, I’m sure they won’t be charging for the chicken separately just because it’s served on a different plate. That’s just insanely ridiculous.There was a long queue at the counter so we just left right away.— Idris Halba (@LOLsuren) November 28, 2021
After insisting that the order was a mistake, the restaurant reprinted their bill, this time with an order of crab briyani as intended.
A second shock
However, the couple were in for a second rude shock when the second bill stated the price for the crab briyani was RM35!
The crab briyani price on the bill was for RM35, while the printed menu showed RM25.(Credit: Idris Halba/Twitter)
The price displayed on the printed menu clearly showed crab briyani at RM25, which meant that the restaurant had simply tacked on an additional RM10 to the couple’s bill without explanation.
Wife went back to check on the display and of course it was RM25. So wife returned to the counter again to clear up. Only then the lady at the counter admitted that price has gone up, so IT IS RM35 NOW. 😒— Idris Halba (@LOLsuren) November 28, 2021
Allegedly, when asked, the cashier gave no reason for the huge price increase- a 40% jump from the original stated price of RM25.
Yet because there was a large queue building up, the couple paid and left the restaurant.
We went because a good friend recommended and we kept seeing long queue whenever we passed by.Idris Halba to TRP
The entire experince was a disappointing one for Idris and his wife. He clarified that the food tasted delicious and made for a splendid breakfast, but the way the restaurant handled the bill have turned them off from returning again.
Official complaint lodged
Idris has lodged an official complaint with the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Protection (KPDNHEP).
Within a day, the ministry has responded requesting for further details such as the restaurant’s location and will investigate further.
KPDNHEP is in charge of protecting the customer’s rights in such incidents, including false advertising, misleading menu prices, price gouging, or unfair pricing.
There’s an app for you to lodge the report if you feel like you’ve been cheated.(Credit: Ez ADU KPDNHEP)
READ MORE: KPDNHEP Investigates Langkawi Floating Restaurant That Charged RM1,196.80 For ‘Ikan Siakap’
If you have faced a similar issue, you make find out how to make your own report HERE.
You can read Idris’ full thread here:
ALWAYS check your bill before paying.So this happened just now. Ordered crab briyani, waiter asked if we want the crab to be served separately (easier to eat HE CLAIMED) so we said ok. pic.twitter.com/wtU0JHgnAo— Idris Halba (@LOLsuren) November 28, 2021

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CMCO Enforced Across Peninsular Malaysia Except In Perlis, Pahang & Kelantan From November 9

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Every state in Peninsular Malaysia except for Perlis, Pahang and Kelantan will be placed under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) for 4 weeks from November 9 to December 6, 2020.
The CMCO enforced in Selangor, the Klang Valley and Sabah would also be extended to the same period.
The decision was made by the government to reduce movement and travel among the community and prevent the spread of Covid-19.
Perlis, Pahang and Kelantan will remain under the Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) and people in these states must abide by its standard operating procedures (SOP).
Malaysians are strictly asked to stay at home except for emergency and needed situations.

CMCO SOP and guidelines
Gyms, football fields, and futsal courts are still openPublic parks are open to publicMaximum of 2 people in one carEmployees require a letter of permission from their employers to travel for workInterdistrict and interstate travel is prohibited, except for emergencies or with appropriate permission from authorities.Movement and travel between CMCO and RMCO areas are also restricted. High-risk individuals and children are not encouraged to go out, especially to open and crowded areas.Employees are allowed to cross districts or state lines provided they have a valid employment pass or letter from their employer.The government encourages employers to allow employees to work from home.For those who need to cross Selangor or Kuala Lumpur to get to other states, they are advised to get permission from the nearest police station prior to making their trip.Individuals travelling by air through KLIA, KLIA2, and Subang Airport will also need to get police permission.
Economic Activities Within Areas Under CMCO
All business, economic, and industrial activities are allowed to operate.All food and beverage businesses, including grocery stores and convenience stores, are allowed to operate between 6am to 10pm.Purchases of food are encouraged to be done via drive-thru, delivery, or take away.Dining-in is allowed with a maximum of four people per table and compliant with food sector SOPs.Daily markets are allowed to operate from 6am to 2pm only.Wholesale markets are allowed to operate from 4am to 2pm only.Farmers markets are allowed to operate from 6am to 12pm only.Night markets are allowed to operate between 4pm to 10pm only.Farmers market and night markets must strictly adhere to SOPs and will be monitored by RELA personnel.Petrol stations are allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm (this excludes petrol stations on highways, who are allowed to operate 24 hours.)All public transport services are allowed to operate.Taxi and e-hailing services can have a maximum of two passengers.Food delivery services are allowed to operate from 6am to 12am.
Medical and HealthClinics, government and private hospitals are allowed to operate 24 hours.Pharmacies and shops selling medication can operate from 8am to 11pm.
Economy and Industrial SectorsAll vehicles involving industrial, business, and manufacturing are allowed to operate as usual.
Fisheries, Plantation, and AgricultureFisheries, plantations, agriculture, livestock, and other activities related to the food chain are allowed to operate.
Ports and AirportsActivities and services at all airports and ports are allowed to operate.
TourismAll tourism activities involving entering or leaving the CMCO area are not allowed.
Religious Activities
All religious activities and SOP will be determine by each State Government’s religious authorities.
Entertainment and Cultural Activities
Entertainment and cultural activities are not allowed – activities at places such as nightclubs or pubs, theme parks, indoor playgrounds and cinemas are not allowed
Education, Workshops, and Meetings.
All institutions of learning are closed during this period.Students taking examinations with foreign educational institutions are allowed to attend exams only.Workshops, seminars, conferences and other similar activities related to meetings, conventions and exhibitions are not allowed.In-service training that is already in progress can continue as long as it remains within the training area only.Meetings should be held via video conferencing, and face-to-face meetings are not recommended.
Ceremonies and Celebrations
Social gatherings are not allowed.

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41YO Klang Man Executed By Three Assailants In Front Of His Home

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Three men armed with a gun and a parang assaulted a 41-year-old local man in front of his home at Jalan Bawal Tambak, Taman Sri Gadong in Klang last Sunday, leading to his death.

According to South Klang district police chief ACP Cha Hoong Fong, the incident occurred at 12.17 am and the police were alerted of the incident five minutes later.
Policemen that were rushed to the scene found the victim lying on the ground covered with blood and was pronounced dead by a medical team later.
It was learnt that the man was shot repeatedly and was hacked with parang by his three assailants.
The incident during the wee hours of Sunday morning was also recorded by a nearby closed-circuit television camera (CCTV), showing that a Nissan Almera had stopped by the roadside before the attack.
 “Three men then alighted from the car and shot the victim five to eight times at close range and also attacked him with a parang before they escaped in the same car.
“Investigations revealed that the victim, 41, had 10 prior criminal records, including major crimes like kidnapping,” Cha said in a statement.

He added that the police forensics unit had found several items that could aid their investigations which were being carried out under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
Cha urged anyone with information regarding the killing to contact the case’ investigating officer ASP Mohamed Syahrir Zabidi at 012-26650895 or the South Klang district police headquarters at 03-33762222.

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No more parties! IGP tells police officers

NO MEANS NOOO, says the nationâ€™s top cop.

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Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid warned his officers to stay clear of nightclubs and entertainment parlours in order to avoid certainâ€¦ temptationsâ€¦
But whyyyy? Policemen need to enjoy too what?

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Well, according to the big cop in charge, officers are strictly banned from entering, let alone participating at any entertainment parlors; bars, nightclubs, gambling dens and most definitely prostitution houses.
The prohibition was apparently placed in order to curb the ongoing issues of corruption infecting the force.
Explaining that not all bribes are made out in cash, the IGP
disclosed that several officers in the country were regularly seduced by
certain parties with obviously ulterior motives.

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â€œThere are taukes who offer police officers free sessions.â€
â€œThere are even birthday parties hosted for the officers at these clubs. Can you imagine that? A police officer celebrating his birthday for free at a nightclub. That is bribery!â€
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Abdul Hamid also mentioned that this strict doctrine was not something new to the force.
The PDRM had observed similar rules for nearly 20 years, but the enforcement of the matter, however, had clearly been lackingâ€¦

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So with Abdul Hamid at the helm, the IGP had instructed the Standard Compliance Department (Jabatan Integriti dan Pematuhan Standard), or JIPS to keep a watchful eye on the issue, where any officers caught disobeying the order will be brought forth to face harsh punishment.
But thatâ€™s not all… The IGP also reminded his officers to also be mindful of the company that they keep.
Abdul Hamid also advised officers to stay away from any bad apples; individuals, celebrities and personalities who are tied to certain vices like drug use and gambling.

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Whelp it looks like our boys and girls in the police force better leave the party life behind before the get themselves into trouble…


[Watch] Groom Saves Child From Drowning In Kedah River During Wedding Photoshoot

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A couple were posing for wedding photos when a child was in distress in the water right in front of their eyes!

With no thought for his suit, the groom jumped into the river and pulled the child onto the shore.
The incident was reported to have taken place at the KTM Anak Bukit Railway Station in Kedah.
The chaotic situation was quickly resolved by the groom who was really good at swimming.
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The child appeared fine after being rescued, if a little shaken.
Accordingly, the child is said to be a Person with Disabilities (OKU) and had jumped out of a car before diving into the river.
The rescue was recorded on video and had gone viral after it was posted on social media.
The groom’s swift action in saving the boy garnered much praise.

Perhaps the groom’s quick thinking and selfless action were just some of the reasons why the bride fell in love with him in the first place.

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Politician in India bursts into tears on camera when told he has 5 votes but 9 relatives

Family comes first, right?
Apparently not as this Indian politician discovered when told that he received only 5 votes, especially since there are 9 people in his family.

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Neetu Shuttern Wala, an independent candidate from the state of Punjab, burst into tears on camera when this happened to him.
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With tears running down his cheeks, Neetu told the reporter
he didnâ€™t know where the rest of the four votes went and said that he will not
run for elections ever again.
You can watch his emotional breakdown in the video below:

Neetu, who runs a workshop manufacturing shutters, was contesting for a seat in the Indian Parliamentâ€™s lower house or Lok Sabha for the district of Jalandhar in Punjab.
The story has a happy(ish) ending though, as the final vote count revealed that Neetu received 856 votes but lost to Santokh Singh Chaudhary with 385,449 votes.
Final vote count on  Election Commission of India’s website
So it seems that Neetu’s family pulled through in the end. Thank goodness.

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Sabah’s Batu Sapi By-Elections Will Go On, Govt Powerless To Delay It

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The Batu Sapi elections in Sabah will still go on due to the stipulations set by the Federal Constitution for a vacant position to be filled within 60 days, said Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
He said once a Parliamentary seat is vacated, either by dissolution of Parliament, the State Assembly or the incumbent has passed away, elections must be done within 60 days.
It’s not up to the government to decide. For instance in Sabah when the State Assembly was dissolved, it’s not because the Federal Government urged them to, it’s based on the Constitution and Election Committee (EC) will decide the date and once it’s decided, the elections must go on.Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
He added that once EC has made their decision, the government does not have the power to postpone or stop the election but they are aware that the rakyat is cautious of another election with the recent outbreak in Sabah.
It’s understood that the people are afraid and are reluctant to go out of their homes and vote, even the EC officers are cautious to conduct another election. We will discuss with the EC soon to discuss tighter SOPs.Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Ismail Sabri said that it’s the right of Malaysian citizens to vote and it’s the government’s duty to ensure the safety of voters.
The seat was vacant after Datuk Liew Vui Keong, Former Law Minister and Batu Sapi Member of Parliament passed away on 2 October due to a lung infection.
Based on the 60-day-rule, the election will take place by the end of November or early December.

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RFID Refuelling Excites Netizens Because It Makes Everything Fast, Convenient And Cashless

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The new RFID refuelling at some Shell stations has many netizens excited due to its convenience and ease of use.

A Twitter user Thevesh shared that he managed to refuel his car without the need to take out his wallet or phone.
To use this feature, you just need to:
Already have RFID installed on your vehiclePark at the designated RFID bay at the petrol stationReload through the TnG appGet ready to refuel your vehicle
Thevesh’s sister and girlfriend, who were in the car with him, believed that this ‘futuristic’ process makes pumping petrol a safer experience for women on the road too.
Call me overly excited, but RFID refuelling really made me feel like I was living in the future. Hot damn. ✅Stick RFID sticker on car – 1 min✅Reload through TnG app – 30 secs✅RefuelI refueled without touching my wallet / phone – so exciting! pic.twitter.com/YNX76Nz2mo— Thevesh (@Thevesh) April 20, 2022
Netizens, especially the women, said that they love that they could refuel their car conveniently and quickly.
A netizen said RFID refuelling would help reduce her anxiety when she fills up her car at the petrol station. She couldn’t wait to test the process herself.
However, RFID refuelling might not be the first choice for others who want to collect rebates using their credit card.
Netizens also jokingly compared how RFID wasn’t detected well at toll booths (its primary function) but it worked well at petrol stations.
Now, if only we have an RFID sticker for the body so we can walk through LRT gates without the need to dig our bags or pockets.

In addition, another netizen pointed out that it would be nice if there was a station attendant to help lift the nozzle and pump petrol.
They wouldn’t mind paying extra for the service too. Thevesh said there’s an attendant at Shell Manjalara but he wasn’t sure if it’s regular service.
At Shell Manjalara, there's usually an attendant. I don't know if this will be a regular feature or not.Glad to hear you mention premium, but remember to do it by cash so it goes straight into their pockets!— Thevesh (@Thevesh) April 20, 2022
Which station has RFID refuelling?
So far, only 5 Shell stations have this feature and they are:
Shell Mint HotelShell Bandar Sri MenjalaraShell Taman ConnaughtShell TTDIShell NKVE Damansara
You can also look for the petrol stations with RFID refuelling services on Shell’s website.

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Newscaster Zalina Azman Missing For 8 Months, Reasons Unknown

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Newscaster Zalina Shaharah Azman, 58, has been missing for eight months since November last year.

She was reported missing by her son Mikhael Norman, 33, on 29 November 2021 when he failed to reach her via a phone call.
Mikhael and his uncle went over to his mother’s home in Shah Alam and found her car at home. However, she wasn’t home and was unreachable.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the police believe she has been missing a few days earlier than the police report lodged because her phone was switched off on 20 November 2021.
Since then, there have been reported sightings of a woman who resembled Zalina around Kuala Lumpur.
A woman was spotted by an e-hailing driver at a hotel lobby and in a café in Shah Alam.
Based on The Star, the doppelganger appeared to be a homeless woman and not Zalina herself.
Despite the false alarms, Zalina’s close friend Datuk Ras Adiba Mohd Radzi is not giving up the search and has been constantly posting on her social media and pled to the public to help with the missing person search.
An Instagram user, Nadhir Agito, who’s an ehailing driver, allegedly thought she had driven a woman who looked like Zalina in Bangsar.
She said the woman appeared dazed and confused and asked to be taken to a police station. However, she changed her mind and said she wanted to eat because she was hungry.
Agito said the woman looked like she was shivering. The woman also refused to be photographed by Agito.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the police found Zalina’s home to be in a disorganized manner since it was in the process of being converted into a gallery.
The police are currently trying to track down the workers who carried out the renovation works at Zalina’s home to help with the investigation.
So far, six individuals have been called up for their statements since the police report had been lodged.
Malay Mail reported that Shah Alam OCPD Assistant Commissioner Mohd Iqbal Ibrahim said the police believe Zalina is still in the country because the authorities didn’t detect any indication that she left Malaysia.

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Rapper And Actor Coolio Dies At Age 59

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Coolio, well known for his Grammy-winning track “Gangsta’s Paradise” in 1995, has died, according to the Rolling Stones who quoted his manager Jarez Posey. He was 59.

TMZ  stated that the late rapper was found dead at his friend’s house. It was reported that his friend became suspicious after Coolio failed to respond to his calls after going to the bathroom. He then barged into the door and found the 59-year-old lying unconscious on the floor.
Paramedics suspect he suffered a cardiac arrest. However, the cause of death has not been determined.
Known for his music, Coolio was one of the most popular artists on the radio and MTV during the nineties.
Artis Leon Ivey Jr. was born in 1963, and he went to Compton Community College in Compton, California. In the late 1980s, he released his first single, “Watcha Gonna Do.” This song was played on a hip-hop station in his area. Later, he got in touch with WC and the Maad Circle and helped them make their first album, Ain’t a Damn Thing Changed, which came out in 1991.
By 1994, he was already a well-known rapper in Los Angeles. He signed with Tommy Boy Records and put out his first studio album.
Coolio performed during Riot Fest 2022 in Chicago 10 days ago. Photo / Getty Images

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Najib To Stay As Pekan MP After Filing For Royal Pardon

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Incarcerated former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak will retain his Pekan parliamentary seat pending his royal pardon application process.

The Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda) co-founder and central executive committee member Lim Wei Jiet tweeted that Najib had filed for a royal pardon from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
“Speaker of Dewan Rakyat (Tan Sri Azhar Azizan Harun) confirms that Najib has submitted a pardon application to the YDPA (Yang di-Pertuan Agong).
“And because there is a pending pardon application, the Pekan seat would not be vacated until the pardon is accepted/rejected by the YDPA,” Lim, who is also a lawyer by profession, tweeted.
Speaker of Dewan Rakyat confirms that Najib has submitted a pardon application to the YDPA.And because there is a pending pardon application, the Pekan seat would not be vacated until the pardon is accepted/rejected by the YDPA. (This is correct under the Constitution) pic.twitter.com/0nHtvAkwOq— Lim Wei Jiet (@limweijiet) September 5, 2022
He accompanied the tweet with Azhar’s 2-page long statement on the matter.
According to the statement, Azhar said that he had received a copy of Najib’s royal pardon application dated 1 September 2022.
Azhar said that with the filing of a royal pardon, Najib will only lose his Pekan seat if the Yang di-Pertuan Agong rejected his application for clemency.
“Therefore, Najib’s status as the Pekan Member of Parliament remains unchanged and will only be decided once the royal pardon process has been finalised,” the statement reads.
Article 48 of the Federal Constitution stated a person can be disqualified as an MP if they are convicted for an offence and sentenced to more than one year in jail and fined more than RM2,000.
However, Article 42(1) of the Federal Constitution, allowed for those who had been found guilty in the court of law to seek a royal pardon from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
Najib, the first former Malaysian prime minister to be sent to prison, is currently serving a 12-year jail term after Federal Court upheld his conviction and sentence for misappropriating SRC International Sdn Bhd’s funds amounting to RM42 million on 23 August.
He is also facing four other criminal charges related to the 1Malaysia Development Bhd scandal.
Najib has held the Pekan seat since 1976.

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New Zealand Lifts Lockdowns As Country Remains Free Of Covid-19

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New Zealand is lifting its Covid-19 lockdown restrictions after no new or active cases were reported in the country for over two weeks.
The country now shifts its Covid-19 alert level to Level 1, whereby previous social distancing and public gathering rules are no longer enforced but instead encouraged, with citizens free to enjoy freedom of movement.
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New Zealand however still maintains its international border shutdown to foreigners in order to prevent new outbreaks.
The country’s Prime Minister, Jacinda Ardern, was reportedly so happy by the news that the country no longer has active cases, that she did a “little dance” to celebrate.
New Zealand went into lockdowns in March, starting with Level 4 of its implemented Covid-19 alert system which enforced a complete shutdown of nonessential businesses and travel.
In April, the country moved to Level 3, allowing some non-essential sectors to reopen before switching to Level 2 in May as cases continued to drop.
In total, the country had recorded 1,154 confirmed cases and 22 deaths from the pandemic and had received international praise for its management of the Covid-crisis.
Globally, the World Health Organisation (WHO) still considers the Covid-19 pandemic as a big problem as the situation appears to be getting worse in certain parts of the world.

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Local Poke Freak creates Pokemon game based off Malaysian map

Time to tangkap emâ€™ all!
A local Poke Freak had designed a playable Pokemon region based off of the map of Malaysia.

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The ROM hack – a game which has been altered or modified in some way from the original – was created by 22-year-old Mokessh Kannah, an Engineering student currently working on his bachelorâ€™s degree at the University of Munich, Germany.
Mokessh had originally shared his work on Reddit, before it inevitably went viral on social media.
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According to My Game On, it took Mokessh a whole year to complete the game which he created by using software obtained online.
Plus, he initially learned to put the game together by watching tutorials on Youtube!

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The game takes inspiration and elements from fan favourite titles like PokÃ©mon Gold and Silver, Ruby and Sapphire, and Black and White, with the inclusion of local Malaysian hotspots throughout the game and locally familiar named non-playable characters or NPCs.

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Mokesshâ€™s mod includes ALL Pokemon from generation 1 – 5 and even has plans to expand the game even further to include more recent creatures and sprites from the latest line of Pokemon games.

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Unfortunately, since Nintendo has very strict laws in regards to their intellectual property, the game won’t be made available to the public any time soon.
But, Mokessh did mention that heâ€™ll be sharing the game file directly to those who would like to experience it when the game is finished.

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Lee Zii Jia Turns Down BAM’s RM1 Mil Salary Offer, Highest Pay Bump Ever For A National Shuttler

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The Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM) reportedly offered Malaysian shuttler Lee Zii Jia a salary of more than RM1 million in a bid to convince him to stay.

According to Berita Harian, the offer was made during talks with the 23-year-old sportsman after he sent his resignation letter on 11 January and announced his intention to go pro.
It’s said it’s the first in the history of BAM to offer such a high offer to an athlete under its patronage.
Even the former World No. 1 singles player Datuk Lee Chong Wei did not get such a lucrative offer despite his achievements for the country.
A source said it showed how much BAM valued Lee Zii Jia and his talent. Despite this, Zii Jia turned down the offer and insisted he wants to quit BAM.
If Zii Jia accepted BAM’s high ball offer, he would have pocketed RM83,333 as his monthly salary.
The salary excludes the other allowances and bonuses given by BAM to its players as well as the prize money won at competitions.
World No. 7 player Zii Jia was also allegedly offered a way higher offer from a sports equipment company from Taiwan.
The lucrative offer was said to be RM1.674 million (US$400,000) and a 7-year contract with an overall worth around RM11.718 million.
Is all forgiven?
When Zii Jia announced his intention to leave BAM and go pro, BAM banned the badminton athlete from competing in international competitions for two years.
BAM’s decision to ban Zii Jia from competing was criticised by many parties.
READ MORE: Lee Zii Jia Banned From International Tournaments For Two Years And Netizens Are Furious
Recently, Zii Jia had a heart-to-heart talk with BAM president Tan Sri Norza Zakaria who gave Zii Jia his blessing to become a professional player.
Zii Jia shared the news on his Instagram and added that Norza has given his blessings for the athlete to compete in the Asia Team Championships.
In the same post, Zii Jia expressed his appreciation for BAM’s guidance, opportunities and support over the years.
READ MORE:  Lee Zii Jia Says BAM President Gave Blessings For Him To Turn Pro

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MOE Allegedly Sends Circular Telling Edu Institutions Period Checks Are Disallowed

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A recent tweet by @dckahc showed a circular allegedly sent by the Ministry of Education (MOE) telling all state education departments and district education offices to stop period spot checks in school.

Based on the image posted on Twitter, the circular dated 2 November is apparently posted in a private Facebook group called Kami Guru Malaysia.
In the circular, the ministry said it’s taking the issue of menstruation-related spot checks in schools under its purview seriously.
The ministry also mentioned that the institutions that are found guilty would face stern action immediately.
“The MOE emphasises that such a matter should not happen in any educational institution under the MOE,” the circular reads.
The ministry advised all state education departments and district education offices to be alert and carry out frequent checks in schools to prevent these issues from happening in the future.
So far, there is no official confirmation about this.
 pic.twitter.com/98bLJ6KFAc— DC (@dckahc) November 6, 2021
Previously, Education Minister Datuk Radzi Jidin visited a vocational college in Setapak after allegations that the female students were subjected to period spot checks.
This issue came to light when a whistleblower shared their experience with former journalist Tashny Sukumaran.
Sukumaran shared the incident on Twitter on 26 October, and the viral tweet brought forth many similar stories from students nationwide.
According to Says, the college in question is ERT Vocational College in Setapak. On 18 October, about 30 female students aged 18 and 19 were rounded up in the evening and were given cotton buds to prove they were menstruating.
The whistleblower told Sukumaran that the spot check practice has been going for a long time in the college.
When students pushed back against the invasion of privacy, they were told to pray if they were uncomfortable with the practice.
It was implied that the students were using menstruation as an excuse to skip prayers.
READ MORE: Edu Minister Investigates KL College ‘Period’ Checks Claim

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Voluntary Abortion Is Still Illegal In Malaysia, End Of Story

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A Malaysian took to Twitter to cite that abortions are not illegal in the country. However, netizens were quick to point out that abortions are, in fact, illegal in Malaysia.

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All kinds of voluntary abortions are illegal in the country. There is only one possible condition that allow for abortions to be conducted legally under an added exception clause to Sections 312 of the Penal Code:
When a medical practitioner registered under the Medical Act 1971 who terminates the pregnancy of a woman if such medical practitioner is of the opinion, formed in good faith, that the continuance of the pregnancy would involve risk to the life of the pregnant woman, or injury to the mental or physical health of the pregnant woman, greater than if the pregnancy were terminated.
Basically, the abortion must be determined by a doctor to cause harm to the mother. Whether or not the woman wants to keep the child is not considered at all.
Women who may want to proceed with the legal abortion process will need to sit through pre-abortion assessments, such as counselling, blood tests, and other health examinations.
Because of the strong stigma surrounding abortion in Malaysia, abortion is technically still prohibited even if the pregnancy was a product of rape, in cases of fetal impairment, or for other socio-economic reasons.
Malaysia’s poor sex education, stigma towards safe sex discussions, cold treatment of women with unwanted pregnancies, and lack of support for children with no father have caused many mothers, often young women who are unable to care for a child, to dump the babies after birth.
Abortion is merely part of the conversation surrounding safe sexual activities and the serious consequences of childbirth with little to no support for the child.

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Jagdeep Singh Hospitalised After Attack By Unknown Assailant In Penang

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State Housing, Local Government and Town and Country Planning Committee chairman Jagdeep Singh Deo was injured after a man, last Friday, allegedly attacked him.

It is understood that in the incident, at about 8.30 pm, Jagdeep was at a shop in Tanjung Bungah near here.
An unknown foreign man approached and then pushed him until he fell.
The 51-year-old politician was injured in the ankle and is currently treated at a private hospital.
Jagdeep’s ankle was reportedly injured but he is in stable condition now.
It is understood that the suspect was in a drunken state and was seen walking in a state of staggering before approaching and pushing the State Assemblyman (ADUN) Datuk Keramat.
Meanwhile, Penang Police Chief Datuk Mohd. Shuhaily Mohd Zain, when contacted, confirmed that a suspect had been arrested in connection with the case.
He said the suspect was remanded for two days to assist in the investigation.
Rare Incidents
Incidents of elected representatives being attacked are few and far in between.
In 2015, Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad, who was then a PAS Central Committee member, was allegedly attacked after performing the Subuh prayers in the morning.
The former Health Minister was punched in the face and forehead by an unknown individual.
In 2014, a man attacked then Deputy Education Minister P. Kamalanathan, who was also Hulu Selangor MP at the time.
Jagdeep, with his brothers Gobind Singh Deo (Puchong) and Ramkarpal Singh Deo (Bukit Gelugor), are politicians who continue their father’s legacy, the late Karpal Singh Deo.
Like their father, they are lawyers and also followed in the footsteps of Karpal in joining the DAP.
SEMENTARA itu gambar ini sudah berusia hampir 10 tahun yang menampilkan Mendiang Karpal Singh, Almarhum Nik Aziz Nik Mat serta Saudara Anwar Ibrahim dan Jagdeep Singh pic.twitter.com/eJwAjYiOuN— HAZIQ ASYRAF JR (@Haziq_Escobar) April 25, 2019

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M40 To Benefit From RM250 Billion Stimulus Package

In light of COVID-19 and its impact of the country’s economy, the government has announced a stimulus package worth RM250 billion to lessen the burden of the rakyat.
The stimulus was announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and one of the segments focused addressed by the government is the middle 40 (M40) income group.
The government underlined four initiatives:
1. RM1,600 to nearly 4 million households earning a monthly income of RM4,000 and below. Payment of RM1,000 will be paid in April 2020 and RM600 in May 2020.
2. RM1,000 to almost 1.1 million households earning over RM4,000 to RM8,000 will be paid in April 2020 of RM500 and the remaining RM500 in May.
3. RM800 to 3 million single individuals 21 years of age and monthly income of RM2,000 and below. The RM500 payment will be paid in April 2020 and the remaining RM300 in May 2020.
4. RM500 to 400,000 single individuals 21 years of age with a monthly income of over RM2,000 to RM4,000. A payment of RM250 will be made in April 2020 and the remaining RM250 in May.
In addition to the initiatives, Muhyiddin said the remaining cash donations under the Bantuan Sara Hidup (BSH) program will be paid in July 2020, totaling at RM3.2 billion.

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Is “Going Digital” As Easy As They Say? We Find Out From 2 Business Owners

While “go digital” has always been the buzz word for the last few years, the term has just only gained a sense of urgency recently due to the Movement Control Order (MCO).
With limited face-to-face access with customers, digital adoption is no longer an option for businesses – but a priority. Even the government is encouraging the digitalisation of businesses through initiatives under the National Economic Recovery Plan (PENJANA).

We find out from a restaurant owner and a unit trust agency – both small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) – how they manage to digitalise their businesses almost immediately after the MCO started.
The best Indonesian food in Sunway… and beyond
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Back then, Warung Pojok was always packed with hungry customers. After all, the humble restaurant is known for serving the tastiest and most affordable Indonesian dishes in the Sunway area.
That all changed once the MCO was implemented. The once lively restaurant became quiet, with a few staff serving patrons who have come to order takeaway meals. Like most food and beverage outlets, business was not as great as before for Warung Pojok.
This prompted Mohd Nazri, owner of the restaurant, to take immediate action. He understood that many Malaysians have started to rely heavily on food delivery services, and how that could offer him a wider customer base. Shifting his business focus to fulfilling delivery orders made sense as well since only food delivery personnel were allowed to travel interdistrict during the early MCO days.
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Mohd Nazri was also aware that the government has been heavily promoting cashless payment methods. This was not just due to the aim of making Malaysia a cashless society, but also to minimise chances of virus transmission.
All these meant that his restaurant needed to have access to strong and stable internet connection. To achieve that, Mohd Nazri signed up for Maxis Business Postpaid and Fibre. This way, he can easily fulfill delivery orders and accept cashless payments seamlessly using Maxis Business Fibre. The plan also comes with unlimited calls and SMS, as well as a free phone. To top it up, these came with 30% off from the SME Digitalisation Grant from the government.
You can try Warung Pojok’s famous dishes as well, just find them on your favourite food delivery platform. Check out our recommendation if you’re not sure what to order.
Attending to customers and upskilling the team from anywhere
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Meeting customers and training consultants are part of the day-to-day operations at RCA Wealth Agency. The unit trust agency handles multiple clients, and has over 200 consultants whom they provide regular trainings to.
Aside from stopping them from meeting their customers and organising trainings, the MCO also made it difficult for the team at RCA to carry out other administrative operations as they were not allowed to enter the office. As such, calls to the office landline were not attended to.
It was then that one of the RCA team members heard about the SME Digitalisation Grant provided by Maxis. The team didn’t hesitate to sign up for it as the grant gave them assurance that the company will not incur any financial loss for trying out a digital business solution.
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The plan they signed up for – Maxis Business Postpaid – comes with a number of digital solutions. One of it, the Maxis Business Voice Go feature, is particularly useful as every team member can now answer phone calls that are made to their office phone line using their own mobile phones. This ensures they never miss a business call, no matter where they are.
They have also started trying out the SMS Advertising solution, which allows for bulk messaging via SMS to keep their customers informed on the latest promotions or investment news.
Finally, the RCA team has strong internet connection for regular Zoom trainings with their consultants, as well as sufficient virtual face time with new and existing customers.
Similar to Mohd Nazri, RCA enjoyed 30% savings on these plans thanks to the government grant.
Understanding the people they serve and dare to take risks
For both Mohd Nazri and the RCA team, going digital isn’t just about increasing revenue – but also to serve their customers better. In Warung Pojok, it’s about providing customers with safer choices to enjoy their food; whereas for RCA, it’s about being always accessible.
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Digitalisation is a huge transformational step for most businesses. While multinational corporations (MNCs) could easily fork out the budget to carry out full digital adoption, SMEs like RCA and Warung Pojok may not.
This is where the grant is useful, as it assures SMEs that money spent on digitalising their business will not go to waste. Maxis also has a dedicated SME Help Squad who will guide business owners through the grant application process, as well as providing free Digital Readiness Index assessment and consultation.
It’s time to digitalise your business – because if not now, then when?

This article is sponsored by Maxis. Find out how you can start your digitalisation journey with their SME Digitalisation Grant here.
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What You Can Do To Keep Kids Safe During Interstate Travels

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Now that everyone is allowed to travel interstate, it’s important to follow the standard operating procedures (SOP) to keep the number of Covid-19 infections low.

Following the SOP also helps to protect young children who are not yet eligible to get vaccinated. The government has still not decided whether to include children under 12 years old in the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (PICK).
If you’re planning to travel with children under the age of 12, here are a few things families can do to keep each other safe.
Test yourself before the journey
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has urged individuals planning to return to their hometown to perform the RTK-Antigen test first. So, don’t forget to get your kids tested as well.
This is to help detect the virus early and to prevent Covid-19 from balik kampung with you.
Pack enough food and drinks
Occupational health, emergency and public health specialist Dr Hanafiah Bashirun recommends packing enough food and drinks for the journey. This is to minimise the need to stop at a restaurant or rest and recreation areas along the highways.
If the family has to stop at a restaurant to buy food, it’s best if only one person steps out to get food to be eaten in the car. As always, remember to sanitise your hands before entering the vehicle again.
To keep children happy during the journey, it’s good to have a combination of healthy snacks and their favourite tidbits on hand.
Avoid crowded places
Dr Hanafiah also advised families to avoid crowded places such as tourist sites and to reduce the number of stops along the journey. Making too many public stops in areas where there are a lot of people mingling around increases the risk of infection in children and elderly folks too.
Make sure children wear masks when they’re running around in public and remember to sanitise their hands.
Make sure kids have their vaccinations
According to Hospital Universiti Teknologi MARA deputy director (clinical) Associate Prof Dr Ahmad Izuanuddin Ismail, taking children to a crowded area may expose them to more bacterial infections that can affect their respiratory tract and lungs.
Other than the Covid-19 virus, parents must remember that other bacteria and viruses can easily infect children too. Sometimes, influenza and pneumococcal infections can do more damage.
As such, Dr Ahmad Izuanuddin reminds parents to make sure their children already received all the vaccines under the National Immunisation Programme for children and infants to protect them against diseases such as influenza, pneumonia, whooping cough and Haemophilus influenzae.
Conduct Covid-19 self-tests regularly
Upon arrival at your hometown, it’s a must to do a Covid-19 self-test to detect the virus early. Since the family might meet up with relatives and friends too, Dr Hanafiah added that self-tests should be done regularly throughout their stay.
As such, it’s best to stock self-test kits for the whole family because it’s cheaper than doing swab tests in a clinic.
It might be difficult to carry out a self-test on younger children. In this case, it might be more comfortable for them to have their tests done at a clinic.
These standard operating procedures may seem overly cautious but it’s better to keep the family safe and have an enjoyable trip home than ending up in a hospital.

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Only 2 Active Covid-19 Clusters Remain, Says Health D-G

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There are only 2 active Covid-19 clusters that remain in the country – the construction site at Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur and a shopping mall in Cheras with one new case for each location.
Cumulatively, the construction site has reported 31 cases while the shopping mall recorded 25, according to Ministry of Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
As for the Seri Petaling cluster, there are no new cases reported as of 16 May.
So far, 38,708 samples were collected from the Seri Petaling cluster, with 2,634 positive cases, involving 5 generations.
Dr Noor Hisham also said the trend is the same for areas under the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCOs) as these locations have not recorded new cases.
This includes the Jalan Othman market in Kuala Lumpur, Bandar Baru Ibrahim Majid in Johor and the Makassar tabligh cluster in Sabah.

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