Fans React To Faizal Tahir’s Steep Concert Ticket Prices

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After being in the music industry for 17 years, Malaysian singer-songwriter Faizal Tahir said he believes he’s worthy enough and able to give something back to his audience.

He announced that his concert “Aku Faizal Tahir” will be held on 2 September 2023 at 8.30pm in Dewan Merdeka, WTCKL.
There are three ticket tiers: the lowest is the Platinum tier at RM488, Diamond at RM588, and VIP at RM688. Tickets will start selling on 14 June 2023 at 10am on Jiotix.
Dengan lafaz bismillahirrahmanirrahim, konsert AKU FAIZAL TAHIR bakal berlangsung pada 2 September 2023 di World Trade Centre, Kuala Lumpur. pic.twitter.com/8YokfQXeRO— Faizal Tahir (@faizal_tahir) June 8, 2023
While initially happy about his concert, netizens are left agape by the steep ticket prices.
They have waited for a long time to see him perform live but they can’t afford the current ticket prices.
Some of his long-time fans expressed their disappointment in hilarious tones. One of them jokingly said they can only afford to listen to his songs on YouTube.
Others pointed out that the venue does not justify the steep price with a few suggesting a switch of venues to be better.
On the other hand, a netizen feels the VIP tickets are underpriced for a seasoned artist like Faizal Tahir. The netizen suggests raising the VIP ticket prices but lowering the Platinum tickets to an affordable rate so more people can enjoy his concert.
Meanwhile, another person claims that the concert is meant for clients of Allianz who will be given complimentary tickets. The steep ticket prices are for non-clients who want to watch the concert.
Despite the high price, a netizen believes Faizal Tahir is one of the singers who deserve to hold a big concert.
Who is Faizal Tahir?
Faizal Tahir first shot to fame after becoming the first runner-up of the first season of One in a Million in 2006.
He has won multiple Anugerah Industri Muzik awards (the Malaysian equivalent of the Grammys), Anugerah Juara Lagu, and Anugerah Planet Muzik awards.
Some of his best hits include Santai, Mahakarya Cinta, and Fire & Water, which was also the theme song for BoBoiBoy Movie 2.
salam bang.. terima kasih. saya sambung dengar youtube je— Hanna Delicious (@_hannahwho_) June 12, 2023
Bapak mahal tiket— Aiman (@koyotitos) June 12, 2023
I love your work, but I can’t afford 🫠— Zaini (@zaulaikha_zaini) June 8, 2023
Maaf bang, saya tau saya tak mampu, saya sambung dengar dkt youtube je bang.— Syazwan Hisham (@syazwandanial16) June 12, 2023
Harga acah acah Coldplay.— Rolling Scones🇲🇾🏴 (@xarafrz) June 10, 2023
Abg melayu tapi cas harga yahudi.. lagenda rock malaysia pon harga mampu milik.. harga terlalu yahudi sehingga melayu yg minat abg ni tak mampu join seyahudi ini— WakJErul (@ABAH_JERUL) June 12, 2023
I’m contemplating because of the venue for these ticket prices. Was looking through the pictures of wtc, and, doesn’t look like a worthy concert experience, for sound, staging and seats..and the map doesn’t indicate seating or standing zones..— NoName (@letsjamjen2) June 11, 2023
Hi @faizal_tahir lama tunggu konsert FT, tapi harganya boleh tahan jugak. Boleh tak consider untuk tukar venue so that boleh allocate lagi ramai orang and harga tiketnya lagi affordable ✨— F A (@yefarahdisini) June 9, 2023
Tukar ke Zepp KL then most probably worth it 😍.— NoName (@letsjamjen2) June 11, 2023
Harga tiket terlalu premium utk b40.. mungkin sbb lokasi konsert. Klu buat kt axiata mgkn harga tak se-premium ni.. nak pergi sangat tapi apakan daya 🥺🥺🥺— tetibe ter (@zhrhrhmn_) June 11, 2023
Pendapat saya, untuk artis dengan reputasi dan diskografi abang, harga tiket VIP underpriced. Jika naikkan harga tiket VIP, mungkin boleh turunkan harga tiket platinum menjadi lebih mampu milik, beri peluang kepada lebih banyak golongan masyarakat menonton konsert abang.— anyaweatherwax (@anyaweatherwax) June 9, 2023
Ooo. Aku baru faham. Konsert ini sebenarnya untuk klien Allianz. Kalau bukan klien dorang, memang inilah harganya. Faizal Tahir dibayar untuk servis sebagai penyanyi sahaja. Kebanyakan tiket nanti mungkin akan diberikan secara percuma kepada klien, staf dan VVIP Allianz.— Felix Agustus (@FelixAgustus) June 12, 2023
the one who paling deserve buat konsert! not like few new artists..lagu tak byk tp da buat konsert and nyanyi lagu orang je lebih— Peter P (@Xmeenin_) June 12, 2023

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‘Grandpa Kitchenâ€™ YouTuber who cooked huge meals for orphans passes away at 73

Well-loved YouTube celebrity, Grandpa Kitchen, has reportedly passed away on Sunday, 27 October due to health complications.

Picture credit: YouTube

The 73-year-old grandpa, Narayana Reddy, from Telangana, India, captured the hearts of many with his videos in which he prepares giant batches of food to feed the less fortunate and orphan children in India.
Grandpa Kitchen is believed to have fed thousands since his YouTube channel was started in 2017.

Picture credit: YouTube

Grandpa Kitchenâ€™s iconic videos used simple cooking methods to prepare a variety of meals, often cooked over an outdoor bonfire.
His cooking tutorials always started with him saying â€œLoving, caring, sharing. This is my familyâ€ and ended with the happy faces of children enjoying what the kind-hearted grandpa prepared for them.
News of his passing was announced through a video of his funeral uploaded to his YouTube channel.
In the video, many people can be seen attending the sombre event, including his family members and close friends.

Besides footage of his funeral procession, the video also featured touching moments from his life, including many of his good deeds.
Prior to this video, the ailing grandpa was last seen in a live video on his YouTube channel to update his subscribers about his health.

Throughout his life, grandpa not only fed hungry children but also used revenue from his Patreon page to provide basic necessities such as food, clothing, school supplies and birthday gifts to orphans.
His Butter Chicken recipe video is among the most-watched videos on his channel, raking in around 5.8 million views. It was uploaded in 2017.

The last video on his channel where he can be seen cooking was â€œCrispy Potato Fingersâ€ which was uploaded on 20 September. After that, he had to take a break due to his deteriorating health.
At the end of his life, Narayana Reddy had over 6 million subscribers to his YouTube channel.
His cooking and kind smile will surely be missed.

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Samsung Galaxy Note10 & Note10+ are powerhouse smartphones

If you haven’t been living under a rock then you should already know that Samsung just released the best and most advanced smartphones to date; the Samsung Galaxy Note10 and Note10+.
Looking absolutely stunning with their aluminium and glass designs, and jam-packed with awesome features, they’re definitely big beautiful phones.
I mean just look at this gorgeous thing!
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Besides sporting a state-of-the-art triple-camera setup that’s equipped with standard, ultrawide, and telephoto cameras which let you take amazing shots.
(Image Credit: Samsung)
The phones are also versatile devices with the mighty S-Pen that add further uses to the Note10 and Note10+.

And it really does show up with that power!
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If youâ€™re looking for a phone that will last you from dawn to dusk, then either the Note10 or Note10+ is the device for you.
Carrying a larger than average 3,500mAh battery for the Note10 and a 4,300mAh battery for the Note10+, coupled with its smart battery management, these phones will have you powered up and running all day long without worry.
Plus, (pun intendedâ€¦) with super-fast charging you can have them fully loaded in a snap!
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The Galaxy Note10 and Note10+ also surprise users with its power-sharing feature which quite literally lets you share and charge other devices when youâ€™re in a pinch!
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As far as performance goes, the Note10 and Note10+ both rock at least 8GB of RAM which makes for a smoother than ever work and play experience, letting you multitask with all your hearts might.
You can be texting, playing high-quality games and music streaming in the background with no lag!

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Storage wouldn’t be a problem for this phone too.
The Galaxy Note10 already comes with an incredible 256GB of internal storage, while the Note10+ can have up to a generousÂ  512GB of internal storage.
So you can keep on taking those amazing pictures and selfies and download a whole season of your favourite show without worrying about running out of space.

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Looking at the phone as a whole, it is definitely THE daily driver to have to complete your modern on the go lifestyle.
CLICK HERE if you’d like to find out more about the Samsung Galaxy Note10 or Note+10.


Would You Dare Eat This ‘Human Meat’ Burger The Swedes Made?

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 We know, your first thought would be “What in the world?!?”

Yeap, that’s exactly the reaction that they want.
A Swedish food brand called Oumph! has set the bar high on innovative food by creating a plant-based burger in the flavour of ‘human flesh’.  And they even won an award for it too at the Cannes Lion Festival.
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Again, WHAT IN THE WORLD?!?
Relax, it’s plant-based and no human is harmed
Don’t be fooled by the words. Like any other brand, this is just a marketing technique. A smart one.
Take a look at their funnily creepy ad for the plant-based human meat burger here. Disclaimer: It’ll make you squirm.
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The patty is not actually made with human flesh or is added any human bits to it. It’s actually 100% made from plants.
The ingredients made for this patty are just soy, mushrooms, wheat protein, plant-based fats as well as a mysterious spice mix (no, no humans essence there).
It is said to taste like human meat but they didn’t really go and have a taste of real human flesh for R&D. Even they think that’s too crazy. They just experimented and assumed how close they could come to the real ‘meat’, in terms of taste and texture.
(Credit: Oumph! / Instagram)
The actual aim behind this is to convince meat-lovers that plant-based products could “replicate the taste of any meat” and be creative while they’re at it too. They wanna change how people eat and as a small company, they need to be bold in pushing some boundaries.
The solution? A tasty plant-based human meat burger. What could go wrong?
Additionally, they even had to emphasise that no humans were injured in the development of this product (phew!).

Launched on Halloween last year, they’ve set up a food truck in Stockholm, Sweden serving the “scariest plant-based food ever”. Curious and fearless locals got a chance to try the world’s first plant-based burger resembling human meat. However, the burger is only available during Halloween because otherwise, it’d be creepy.
They’ve won multiple awards
Being one of the most spirited brands to advocate for sustainability, Oumph! has received a number of accolades prizing their efforts.
Recently, for the Plant-Based Human Meat Burger, they won a Silver Lion Award in the category of Brand Experience & Activation at the Cannes Lion Festival at the end of June 2022.
They were one of 1,919 entries that were received in this category this year by the Cannes Lions Awards, the global benchmark for creative excellence.
Cannes Lion Festival is similar to the Cannes Film Festival, but they focus on the creative marketing industry instead.
“Developing a plant-based burger that tastes of human meat was exciting, and a little bit scary, and then for this campaign to win in Cannes is incredibly exciting! We developed this burger in no time as soon as we knew what taste and texture we were after. This is our ultimate and weird way of showing that it’s possible to create any type of food by using just plants.”Anders ‘Ankan’ Linden, Oumph! Co-founder, Corporate Chef and Head of Innovation
Other awards include the best brand for the World Food Innovation Awards 2021, the Gold award for FreeFrom Food Awards 2019 and many more.
In conclusion, it’s just fake human flesh. But still, it doesn’t help to imagine the scenes from Hannibal while eating it.
What if it came to Malaysia? Do you dare to take a bite of this burger? Or do you think it’ll definitely be banned from our country?
READ MORE: Expensive Chicken? Here’s An Hen-semble Of Foods That Taste Just Like Em’

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Will You Wear A Mask If It’s No Longer Required To Do So? M’sians Have Their Say

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Malaysians have been masking up for almost two years now due to the pandemic. Although the masks help to reduce the chance of contracting Covid-19, there are some people who are looking forward to the day the mask mandate is gone.

According to an entirely casual poll done on TRP’s Facebook page, the majority of Malaysians will still wear masks to protect themselves and their loved ones even if it’s not longer required to do so.

Among the reasons to keep wearing masks are:
Help keep the unvaccinated such as children safe from the current pandemic.It’s just polite to do so.Reduce the chances of catching other airborne illnesses such as colds and flu.For vanity purposes. Some believe they look younger and prettier if they wore a mask.Save money on makeup like lipstick.Lazy to trim nostril hair.Maintaining anonymity and mysteriousness.
However, some preferred if they were given the choice to wear a mask or not and monitor the situation for themselves.
This group explained that they would wear a mask in public and crowded areas such as shopping malls but would forgo the mask if they were outdoors in the open air.
People who refused to wear masks said they were tired of breathing in their bad breath and carbon dioxide.
Others complained about skin irritation from masks such as dry lips and developing acne so they would like to stop wearing masks soon.

For now, Malaysians are waiting for the official announcement regarding the 3 key measures in the SOP today.
The three key measures that are in discussion with the Health Ministry (KKM) are:
The wearing of face masksScanning MySejahtera when entering premisesCovid-19 detection tests
READ MORE: Govt To Announce 3 Key SOP Relaxations On Wednesday, Says KJ

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Aaron Aziz’s Shoot Involving Python On Cage Filled With Cats Doesn’t Sit Well With Many

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Actor Aaron Aziz has come under fire following a TikTok live video in which a python was seen placed on a cage that had cats in it.

The Malaysian Animal Association (MAA) condemned the act in an Instagram post, adding a stern reminder for the actor at the end.
MAA said the act of placing a python near a cat even if the cat is caged can cause extreme fear for the prey animal as the snake is a predator.
As a result, the cat will experience extreme stress and trauma as they feel threatened when they see and smell enemies nearby.
Additionally, MAA said:
Aaron Aziz may not understand that Malaysia has an Animal Welfare Act 2015 supervised by @lembagakebajikanhaiwan @dvsmalaysia_official which protects domestic animals such as cats from being exposed to danger as contained in the 5 Elements of Animal Welfare which is to avoid pets from danger and extreme fear.Malaysian Animal Association (MAA)
They also added that the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010 overseen by @perhilitan_malaysia also outlines that anyone who wants to own a wild animal such as a python needs to have a license including those who intend to hold public performances or screenings either on the streets or on social media.
All animal laws drafted in Malaysia are to ensure the safety, welfare and life of animals, whether domestic or wild, are preserved in accordance with the civilization of the country which is headed towards the progress of a first-class mind.Malaysian Animal Association (MAA)
They added:
We advise @aarondwiaziz to be more sensitive in handling his social media when it comes to domestic animals and wild animals. We also hope that things like this will not happen again.Malaysian Animal Association (MAA)
Responding to the online criticism on Instagram, Aaron called the incident a misunderstanding as he had checked with the snake’s handler if it would be alright to introduce the cats to the snake.
I asked the licensed snake handler many times for his opinion on introducing the two animals and he informed me that it should not cause the cats any fear as the snake only eats rabbits and other smaller prey animals.Aaron Aziz
He added that even with the reassurance, he never took his eyes off the cats and instead had the whole team keeping their eyes out for any signs of distress from the cats while the snake lay on top of the cage.
He also noted that there were a total of 11 people present to ensure that the wellbeing of the cats and the snakes were taken care of as well.
I have nine cats and I am a cat lover. There is no way that I would do anything to hurt cats in any way shape or form.Aaron Aziz
Nevertheless, a reminder to everyone out there, please be more mindful of your pet’s feelings.

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6 More States Going Into MCO Starting 22 January

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Six additional states will be put under Movement Control Order (MCO) beginning 22nd January 2021, announced Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

The affected states put under MCO 2.0 are:
KedahPerakNegeri SembilanTerengganuPahangPerlis
The MCO will last for 14 days until 4th February 2021.
These states were previously put under CMCO, with the exception of Perlis under RMCO until 26 January 2021.
With this announcement, nearly the whole country is under MCO 2.0. Only Sarawak is currently under RMCO.

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[Watch] Here’s Why Perodua Cars Can Get Through Floodwaters Without Much Damage

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The Perodua Myvi has built a reputation for getting into bizarre situations and doing amazing feats that most cars struggle with.

One of the many feats the car can do is to get through flooded roads easily without much damage. This feat still boggles some people’s minds.
Fortunately, a TikTok video uploaded recently by@mg3hubyt explained why that’s the case.
  @mg3hubyt Kenapa kebanyakan kereta perodua boleh redah banjir? Ini sebabnya! #fypシ #fypage #fyyyyyyyyyyyyyyyy #myvi #banjir2022 ♬ original sound  – mg3hub
The Tiktoker claimed that the Myvi could drive through floods because the air intake holes are placed higher in the car as compared to the other vehicles.
He pointed out that the air intake system in some Proton cars was installed low, explaining why some Proton cars don’t fare well when the roads are flooded.
How do you check?
To figure out what’s the maximum height of water your car could drive through, he suggested measuring the height from the ground to the car’s air intake holes.
As an example, he measured a Perodua Axia and found that the car could drive through floodwaters measuring about 76.2 cm (2.5 feet).
Netizens are proud of Perodua cars
Now that this information has been made known, netizens expressed pride to have the King of the Road aka the Perodua Myvi in the country.
Some of them said their Perodua Alza and Bezza managed the floodwaters well too. In one case, a netizen claimed that their friend’s Alza managed to drive through a 6-foot (183cm) flood.

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2 Kind Strangers Helped A Lost 80YO Man In Johor Get Home

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80-year-old Choo Liang Sin’s first interstate bus ride alone on 27 May took a turn when he got off at the wrong stop.

He was supposed to travel from Seremban, Negeri Sembilan, to Kluang, Johor but got off at Sri Lalang with no way of contacting his family members. He was supposed to get off at Taman Intan.
On top of that, he left his wallet filled with S$1,000 (RM3,199) and RM600 in cash on the bus.
Fortunately, a good Samaritan known as Yusof, who sat in the row next to him on the bus, noticed the wallet and called the bus company, hoping to return it to Choo.
According to The Star, Choo’s niece Choo Chau Peng, 56, said the company managed to connect them about an hour later because her cousin, who bought their uncle’s bus ticket, keyed his own telephone number into the booking system.
He (Choo) actually lives in Singapore and came to Malaysia in early May to visit our relatives in Johor and Selangor. He does not have a local telephone number. I could not imagine him being alone in an unfamiliar place without any means of contacting us.Choo’s niece, Choo Chau Peng told The Star.
Another kind stranger helped the family
Chau Peng rushed to the Kluang bus terminal to pick up the wallet from Yusof before making her way to Sri Lalang, that’s about 10km away, to look for her uncle.
While driving, she received another call from her sister saying that their uncle had safely returned home after hitching a ride from another kind Samaritan.
When I finally saw him, my poor uncle said he was scared and hungry as he had no money with him and no way of contacting us. We are glad and grateful that everything turned out well in the end with the help of kind-hearted Malaysians willing to go the extra mile to help others.Choo’s niece, Choo Chau Peng
Choo was touched by Yusof’s honesty and efforts to return his wallet. He asked to meet the young man the following day to thank him in person.
When they met, Choo gave Yusof a big hug and began tearing up. He also wanted to give Yusof and ang pau which Yusof declined.
Yusof finally accepted it after Choo insisted that it was to treat him to coffee. Choo returned home safely to Singapore on Thursday, 2 June.
I also sent a text message to Yusof on behalf of my uncle, who could not stop praising him for his kind deed and wished him well in life.Choo’s niece, Choo Chau Peng

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Pizza Hut Food Truck Is Giving Away Free Pizza At Lot 10 For Two Days!

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In conjunction with CNY, Pizza Hut is giving away 3000 slices of free pizza samples to the public at their Food Truck in front of Lot 10, Bukit Bintang.

They’ll be open from 11 am to 8 pm for two days only (19 & 20 January 2023) so don’t miss out on those free sample pizzas! There will also be exciting games and attractive prizes to be won there too.
(Credit: Pizza Hut Malaysia)
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New Oooooooong Party Box & Ooooooooong Treasure Box
Pizza Hut is actually introducing its two festive pizzas which is The Ooooooooong Party Box and Ooooooooong Treasure Box featuring Cheesy Poppers Pizza.
The Oooooooong party box is the CNY version of The Looooooooong party box launched last year, fit for a crowd of 10 people to enjoy.
TRP also had the chance to try their Looooooooong party box last year and it was indeed long! We even had a measuring tape to check!
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The Oooooooong party box is priced at RM99 ala carte while The Ooooooooog Treasure Box (Cheesy Poppers Pizza) is priced at RM41.90 ala carte.
But from now until 23 January 2023, you can get the Ooooooooog Treasure Box (Cheesy Poppers Pizza) at a discount for just RM22.
Their pizzas are available through dine-in, takeaway or delivery through the Pizza Hut App.

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[Watch] 24YO University Graduate Sells Takoyaki For A Living In Pahang Despite People Telling Her To Find A “Better” Job Instead

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There is an idea that university graduates should work white-collar jobs as they tend to require bachelor’s degrees.

They are expected to work in an office and wear formal dress, with a suit and a tie for the men.
They also tend to earn higher average salaries doing highly skilled work and not have to perform manual labour at their jobs.
But blue-collar jobs, which usually involve physical labour, can also make good money.
A 24-year-old graduate from Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) named Nazirah chose to do a job that didn’t require a degree.
She runs a small stall named Singgahlulu_Kitchen in Bandar Tun Razak, Pahang, selling takoyaki (Japanese octopus balls).
Nazirah has persevered for more than a year despite being ridiculed by her customers.
 A Career Failure Or A Waste Of Money?
Nazirah said she is used to being looked down upon due to the nature of her job, but a particular incident makes her want to express herself.
She recalled her encounter with an ‘uncle’ customer who questioned her wisdom in selling takoyaki despite being a university graduate.
At that time, Nazirah had just completed her industrial training and had started selling takoyaki full-time.
He started to chat with her like any other customer, but what he asked made Nazirah feel uncomfortable.
At first, we talked about common topics only. After that, he asked about my daily sales, if I could make up to RM100 or even RM200 a day.University fresh graduate Nazirah on her encounter with the customer who asked too much.

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Unwanted Stresses
Their conversation was not only about her business, but the uncle started asking about her education status.
Nazirah, who has been in the takoyaki business since March 2021, surprised the uncle with her reply.
She told him that she had just finished her practical and had not even gone through convocation.
The uncle asked me my level of education. I told him I was a graduate student and he was surprised. Then the uncle asked me what I wanted to do with the degree.University fresh graduate Nazirah on the unexpected questions from the uncle.
Then the uncle asked her what she wanted to do with the degree.
She promptly ‘ended’ the conversation by telling him she would look for a job soon.
Nazirah, who lives and runs her business at Felda Keratong 3, said she is used to such queries from her customers.
She admitted that the experience was frustrating, but she had no problem not working in a white-collar job.
After all, she is doing fine providing for the family, the business is growing, and it’s her preferred lifestyle.

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GE15: 75 YO Woman Claims That She Is Unable To Vote Because Her Identity Was Stolen

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An elderly woman claimed that she was unable to cast her vote in the 15th General Election (GE15) after she was informed by an Election Commission (SPR) officer that her name had already been used by another unknown individual.

Berita Harian quoted Zaleha Abdul Rahman, 75, who said that she was surprised when the EC staff checked her name and MyKad repeatedly but the database shows that she had already voted.
Zaleha said that she arrived at the polling center at a primary school in Kota Sarang Semut at 9.55 this morning accompanied by his daughter, Zuliza Ramli, 38.
When informed about the matter I was not satisfied because I had not yet voted at that time. I am not a new voter but have been voting at the same polling station for years. Why is this happening? I have never lost my MyKad before, I even used the MyKad to withdraw money at the bank and other things, but I was surprised when something like this happened.Zaleha Abdul Rahman
Credit: Berita Harian
Zuliza mentioned that she and her mother have filed a report at the Kota Sarang Semut Police Station on the matter and they hope that the authorities can investigate.
Kedah Police Chief, Datuk Wan Hassan Wan Ahmad confirmed receiving a report regarding the incident and said that they are looking into it.

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[Watch] Former National Player Roslin Hashim Lets Rip At BAM Big Shots

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Former world number one Roslin Hashim has let loose his anger and anguish at the management of the Badminton Association of Malaysia (BAM).

Taking to social media, he gave his views on why the country’s top men’s singles player, Lee Zii Jia, decided to leave the parent body.
Roslin said Lee did not leave BAM because of a lucrative offer from outside, as speculated.
The question now is why Zii Jia came out of the big parent body, that has everything. There has to be a post-mortem process. We have to know the reason why Zii Jia made that decision. The problem now I think is management.Roslin Hashim on Lee’s decision to quit BAM
Citing his own experience with BAM, Roslin urged that something be done for the future of the country’s badminton sport.
In one of the videos that had gone viral, Roslin made it plain he was most angry with the top brass in BAM.
  @luardalam Reply to @anak_melayu89 kasi nasi tambah lagi. isu BAM. #leeziijia #badminton #bam #presiden #norza #roslinhashim #leechongwei #malaysia #indonesia #f ♬ original sound  – Ohh Malaysia Ku
Roslin let rip at BAM secretary Datuk Kenny Goh and BAM development committee chairman Datuk Ng Chin Chai.
He said BAM will be limping along on life support if the two individuals remain in the organisation.
The great irony, said Roslin, is that they took credit for Datuk Lee Chong Wei’s successes but – perversely – none of the blame when things did not work out for Zii Jia.
BAM development committee chairman Datuk Ng Chin Chai. (Credit: BAM)
Roslin also claimed that they are the real decision-makers at BAM, while the president is a mere follower.
Top Shuttlers Express Solidarity For Lee
Meanwhile, the world’s top badminton players also send a powerful show of support to Lee following his punishment by BAM.
READ MORE: Lee Zii Jia Banned From International Tournaments For Two Years And Netizens Are Furious
Among those who expressed support for Lee Zii Jia is Denmark’s world number one shuttler Viktor Axelsen.

Axelson said the All-England champion should be allowed to go independent if he feels it’s best for him, as it’s his career and life after all.
Having played against LZJ numerous times, I’m sure that no matter what, LZJ will continue to do everything he can to produce good results and continue to do his best to make Malaysians, and everyone who supports him proud.Viktor Axelsen on Lee pursuing his own path in badminton
Zii Jia defeated Axelsen in the final of the All England in March 2021. (Source: Facebook)
Hans-Kristian Solberg Vittinghus, a former top shuttler, also spoke out on the ongoing crisis.
The Danish pointed out that Lee hasn’t done anything whatsoever to discredit the sport or his country.
But for two years, they won’t be able to do so, because our rules in the sport allow for this kind of insanity decided by the Malaysian badminton association today.Hans-Kristian Solberg Vittinghus on the ban imposed by BAM on Lee

BAM Must Make An Example Out Of Lee, Says Rashid Sidek
However, not all are sympathetic with Lee.
Malaysia’s 1992 Thomas Cup hero Rashid Sidek said the World No 7 walked out on BAM at the wrong time.
He said Lee should be grateful that BAM has taken care of his needs all this while, and repay the kindness through action.
I feel that he has probably not contributed nor achieved enough to warrant leaving the national setup so soon. After all, he has only won one All-England title to date. Rashid Sidek on why Lee should stay on with BAM
He said Lee should stay longer and win more medals, especially at the World Championships or the Olympics.

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Kuala Pilah Designer’s Work Picked Up By International Brand

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Global streetwear giant Vans had teamed up with a Malaysian graphic designer to produce some sweet new gear!
Kuala Pilah-born Kide Baharudin first came into the fashion scene after winning the Vans Asia Custom Culture contest in 2017 as well as making illustrated posters for the House of Vans Asia Tour.
         View this post on Instagram           Inviting all expressive creators to explore and embrace the creativity inside of you wherever you are, just like @kidebaharudin. A post shared by  Vans Malaysia (@vansmyofficial) on Apr 6, 2020 at 11:59pm PDT
Taking inspiration from his peaceful yet vibrant hometown in Negeri Sembilan, the Vans X Kide Collection showâ€™s off the spirited atmosphere of the simple Malaysian way of life with its richly colorful hand-painted designs.
When I’m cycling in my hometown, I always love observing the small village where I grew up. I like to imagine how the place looked back in the 1950s, â€˜60s and â€˜70s. I try to find the story through my parentsâ€™ childhood. Then Iâ€™ll illustrate this in my paintings. Kide Baharudin via Men’s Journal
The head-to-toe collection comes in the form of Vanâ€™s signature Authentic SF and Slide-On shoes, a cap, some shirts and shorts, and even slip-on sandals.
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Kide says that he was beyond excited to illustrate the countryâ€™s culture and history onto apparel pieces as a way to teach the youngins about Malaysia’s local heritage.
If youâ€™d like to check out Kideâ€™s rad collection, as far as we’ve checked it’s now only available for purchase on Vanâ€™s international online stores and will be coming to Malaysia this May.

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Michelle Yeoh Says Malaysia Plays An Integral Part In Her Life

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Oscar-winning actress Michelle Yeoh met her fans at the ‘Pride of Malaysia Michelle Yeoh Homecoming Public Fan Meet’ yesterday (18 April) at 4 pm at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur.

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According to CNA, it took Michelle over half an hour to walk the longest red carpet to reach the stage at Pavilion Mall as she politely obliged her fans with selfies & autographs.
It took TS Michelle Yeoh over half an hour to walk the longest red carpet to reach the stage at Pavilion Mall . She politely obliged her fans with selfies & autographs. Over a thousand packed the steps & concourse balconies . A memorable day for the icon, she won their hearts. https://t.co/OYDBqUqI6e pic.twitter.com/wvrqSVv93w— Melissa Goh (@MelGohCNA) April 18, 2023
Just before that, around noon, Michelle made an appearance for the media at Pavilion Hotel Kuala Lumpur for her ‘Michelle Yeoh, The Pride of Malaysia Homecoming Press Conference.’
As reported by FMT, she expressed how great it was for her to be back in Malaysia and continued to list a few Malaysian food gems she ate such as Curry Laksa, Nasi Lemak, Nga Choi Kay (Ipoh’s famous beansprout chicken) and Hor Fun.
“That’s why I look so fat,” she joked.
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There, she said that she is considering to take more new challenges in her career such as becoming a producer but not directing. According to her, directors have no life and she loves her life too much to do that.
Michelle loves producing. She has produced before and is deciding to do so again now as more people have started to listen and appreciate what she brings.
She also told her fans and young actors out there to follow their dreams and not be afraid of challenges.
Don’t become me. Be you. I believe that you’re born to be better. Having won the Oscar was a beacon of hope for all of us. It shows that it can be done, and all of you can do it. Don’t be me. Be you. TS Michelle Yeoh, Ipoh-born international superstar
As for her golden Oscars trophy, she said that she was going to let her mother keep it for a while.
Besides that, she also mentioned how being a Malaysian played an integral part in how and what she came to be.
The beauty of Malaysia is that we are multiracial. That has made me such an international, global person. Being brought up in an environment like that, has made me into a more open, giving and accepting person. In fact, I think that is the one thing that we should do for eachother, accept what we are. TS Michelle Yeoh, Ipoh-born international superstar
In her groundbreaking win last month, Michelle became the first Asian and Malaysian to win the Best Actress award at the 95th Academy Awards.
READ MORE: Michelle Yeoh Wins ‘Best Actress’ At The Oscars
Even with a short time span, she still manages to fly back and forth to celebrate her win with loyal fans around the world.
Michelle actually already came to Malaysia – Ipoh, specifically – two weekends ago to celebrate her mother’s birthday and to pay a visit to her late father Datuk Yeoh Kian Kiek’s grave.
READ MORE: Michelle Yeoh Pays Homage To Her Late Father With Oscar Statuette
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Then also last weekend, she went to Hong Kong – a place where she started her acting career over 40 years ago – for the Cartier & Women exhibition held at the Hong Kong Palace Museum. She then appeared as a presenter at the Hong Kong Film Awards (16 April), according to The Star.
As for future plans, Michelle said she’ll return to Malaysia again in July after her filming of Wicked the movie settles in London.
She hopes to help lift the local film industry one day and is expressing plans to work with Finas, as reported by CNA.
When you make a movie, it should be global. I know there are amazing filmmakers from this part of our world. We just have to create platforms that will showcase their talent. TS Michelle Yeoh, Ipoh-born international superstar
There are also talks of wanting her to conduct masterclasses in the future, as an effort to create an opportunity and the correct platform to showcase Malaysian talents.
READ MORE: Who Is Michelle Yeoh, The First “Anak Malaysia” To Win An Oscar?

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No Wesak Day Procession In Penang But Devotees Can Visit Temples For Prayers And Seek Blessings

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For the third consecutive year, Penang will not hold a Wesak Day procession this Sunday, 15 May, due to the Covid-19 pandemic.

According to New Straits Times, the Penang Wesak Celebrations Committee chairman Datuk Dr Loh Hock Hun said the committee decided to cancel the procession for another year due to difficulties in controlling the crowd.
Annually during the procession, there will be more than 10,000 devotees attending and it is a challenge to control them (crowd)…hopefully next year, we can have the procession back.Penang Wesak Celebrations Committee chairman Datuk Dr Loh Hock Hun
Kek Lok Si Temple in Penang. Image: Malay Mail
However, all is not lost because devotees are still allowed to visit temples to seek blessing.
Devotees can visit the temples the day before and on the actual day to light joss sticks, lotus candles, offer flowers and take part in chanting sessions.
They also get to take part in the ritual of bathing the Buddha statue at the Malaysian Buddhist Association (MBA) building in Burmah Road.
The ritual to bathe the Buddha statue will start from 7.30am to 10pm on Saturday (14 May) and from 6am to 10pm on Sunday (15 May).
The MBA hall can accommodate about 1,000 people at one time and all devotees must adhere strictly to the SOPs.
It’s also the 60th year since Wesak Day became a national public holiday in Malaysia and MBA will commemorate the event on Saturday.
Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow will officiate the official Wesak Day celebration ceremony on Sunday.
Wesak Day commemorates the day Siddartha Gautama Buddha was born, the day he achieved enlightenment and also the day he died.
READ MORE: What Is Wesak Day?

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Chong Wei announces retirement today

Choking back tears, Datuk Lee Chong Wei told reporters during a press conference held today that he has made the tough decision to end his badminton career.

“It is a tough decision to make but I was left with no option after my recent consultation with doctors in Japan last month.”
Datuk Lee Chong Wei
It has been 19 years since Chong Wei started this career under great coaches like Datuk Misbun Sidek and Hendrawan.
The three-time Olympic Games silver medallists today explained that he initially wanted to call it quits after the Olympic games next year, but felt this is the best decision.

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He had previously taken a one month’s break from Badminton Association Malaysia (BAM) to recover from his training.
But after much discussion with parties including our Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq, Olympic Council of Malaysia (OCM) president Datuk Seri Norza Zakaria, and most important of all; his family, Chong Wei finally came to this decision to retire.

At 37 years old, he has done the nation proud.
Both Syed Saddiq and Norza believe him to be a true Malaysian hero.

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Syed Saddiq also choked and his eyes glistened as he repeatedly congratulated Chong Wei on all of his achievements.

“You are a fighterâ€¦.and will always burn in the hearts and minds of all Malaysians.”
 Syed Saddiq
Norza even equates Chong Wei as one who canâ€™t be replaced like P. Ramleeâ€™s song Dimana Ku Cari Ganti.
Chong Wei said he has no regrets and looks forward to spending time with his family. As he joked; he still owes his wife a honeymoon after 7 years.

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We wish Chong Wei a very good retirement and thank him for his service to the nation.


Singapore Confirms Imported Monkeypox Case, Flight Attendant Developed Fever and Rashes

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Singapore has confirmed one imported case of monkeypox infection. CNA reported that the patient is a 42-year-old British national who works as a flight attendant.

The Singapore Ministry of Health (MOH) said the man was in the country between 15 and 17 June, and again on 19 June as he flew in and out of Singapore.
The man had an onset of headache on 14 June and fever on 16 June. After these symptoms resolved, he developed skin rashes on 19 June.
He sought medical attention via teleconsultation on the night of 19 June and reportedly tested positive for monkeypox on 20 June.
He’s currently warded at the National Centre for Infectious Diseases (NCID.
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Contact tracing efforts are ongoing for the affected flights and for the duration of his stay in Singapore. He largely remained in his hotel room in Singapore, except to visit a massage establishment and ate at three food establishments on 16 June.
Singapore’s MOH said the risk of transmission to visitors at these locations is low because data has shown that monkeypox transmits through close physical or prolonged contact.
The four locations visited by the man are undergoing cleaning and disinfection.
As of 21 June, 13 close contacts have been identified. These close contacts will be placed on quarantine for 21 days since their last contact with the case.
At the same time, two low-risk contacts have been placed on phone surveillance and will receive daily phone calls during the 21-day period to monitor for onset of symptoms.
If they’re suspected to be infected, they will be immediately conveyed to the NCID for further evaluation and isolation.
What’s monkeypox and what are the symptoms?
Monkeypox is a viral disease caused by infection with the monkeypox virus.
The symptoms typically include:
Skin rashFeverHeadacheMuscle acheBackacheSwollen lymph nodesChillsLethargy
The incubation period ranges from five to 21 days. Most patients usually recover within two to three weeks. However, sometimes there are serious complications.
Those who are at a higher risk of severe monkeypox infection are young children, pregnant women or immunocompromised individuals.
Human-to-human transmission is generally uncommon but can still be spread via respiratory droplets or direct physical contact with the blood, body fluid or lesion from infected individuals or contaminated materials.
READ MORE: What You Need To Know About Monkeypox And Is There A Vaccine?
Are there cases in Malaysia?
So far, there are no reported cases of monkeypox in Malaysia. Nevertheless, the Health Ministry (KKM) has taken steps to prepare hospitals and clinics.
The Covid-19 pandemic has also prepared and familiarised most people with the necessary precautions and SOPs to follow in the event of an outbreak.
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The MySejahtera app has also included an ‘Infectious Disease Tracker’ to monitor the number of infectious cases such as monkeypox and dengue in hotspot areas.
READ MORE: MySejahtera Is Reactivated To Track Monkeypox As Precautionary Measure
READ MORE: “It’s HFMD, Not Monkeypox” Says Health Ministry

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Durian falls on mother & baby in Pahang, injuring both

While weâ€™re all enjoying ourselves this durian season, thereâ€™s
good reason to remember that the King of Fruits has a prickly side.
A Pahang mother came to realise this when a durian fell on
her, then bounced off and hit her 4-month old baby!
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According to Sinar Harian, Megat Zarulfais Megat Kamaruddin, husband & father of the victims, said that a roughly 1-kilogram durian had left his wife and child bruised.

Original Image via Anita Isalska / Lonely Planet

Thankfully, baby Megat Muhammad Kays Muhaddin did not sustain any serious injuries. Although, his face was scratched up pretty badly. So kesian!

Picture Credit: @infosemasaharian/Facebook

Meanwhile, the mother sustained injuries and bruises to her
chest as she got the full impact of the falling fruit.
Megat Zarulfais explained that his wife had gone for a walk outside
to calm down the crying baby. Then, she heard the sound of a fruit falling from
a tree and immediately started running, fearful of getting hit.

Image for illustration purposes only.(Credit: Kosmo! Online)

Unfortunately, luck was not on her side and the thorny fruit
made its mark on the poor duo.
They were quickly rushed to Hospital Jengka, but baby Megat
Muhammad Kays was allowed to go home as his injuries were not as bad as his
mother.
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There is some good news after the thorny incident as the baby is reported to be happy and active as usual.
TRP wishes the mother & son a speedy recovery!


This Restaurant In Nilai Serves Chicken Chop, But With Ice Cream On Top

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This may sound weird but hey, it’s the peculiar things that will blow your mind, right?

A little while back, a Twitter user came across a strange dish on a menu and shared it with the netizen on his Twitter account.

On the menu, there’s a dish called the Ice Cream Chicken Chop which is described as a grilled boneless chicken drumstick served with fries, lettuce, sliced cheese, mushroom sauce and vanilla ice cream.
Sorry, what- Ice cream?
Yes. Creamy Vanilla Ice Cream. Here’s how it looks. Dare to try?
Credit: Sharing / Facebook
A lot of the netizens were appalled by the combination of the two hot and cold elements in a dish.
“Err, do both of them really pair?”

“I think this is a ‘frugal plate’ package. They want you to eat the ice cream first. Then the chicken chop. So it’s just in one plate.”

However, some people actually liked it and do recommend it to the netizens.
“This is actually good, it’s my favourite at Sharing (the name of the place). At first, I was sceptical too.”

“Recommended! It’s a menu from Sharing Planet. It’s really good.”
“Seriously it’s good? It doesn’t look like a good pair.”
“Seriously. It’s good. If I’m on a budget but I wanna go and eat western, I’ll take this one because it’s not like the others. Chicken chop is so mainstream.”

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Weird or not, it is surely interesting to try for you daredevils out there.
Honestly, it looks very delicious to us. Curious? You can try it at their restaurant in Nilai, called Sharing.
This Kuching-Born Restaurant Is An 18-Year-Old Business
Their first restaurant called Sharing Planet started off in Stapok, Kuching in 2004. They have been operating there for 18 years and now has around 10 outlets.
 They serve western cuisine in huge portions and at an affordable price.
When asked “What inspired the name of your restaurant?”, a representative from Sharing replied that ‘Sharing’ is basically their way of sharing good food together with everyone. Awh…
At first, we’re just looking for a place for people to do a sharing session for backpackers or any conferences.So basically, we opened a place to let people share their experineces while having food and drinks in the sharing session.Then, that’s when we decided to open up a restaurant of our own. Sharing Representative to TRP
Currently, they have 9 outlets in Sarawak and one in Negeri Sembilan.
The first franchise in West Malaysia opened around August 2020 and is located near MK Curtain (HQ), in Nilai.
This is their outlet in Nilai. They still have some Rm10 lunch deals on their menu.Credit: Sharing / Facebook
So currently we have a total of 10 outlets. Hopefully will open more at Semenanjung.Sharing Representative to TRP
They classify their restaurants into three types.
Sharing (Restaurant) – They have 6 outlets in Kuching and 1 outlet in NilaiSharing Express (located inside food courts) – 2 outlets in KuchingSharing Signature (more on fine dining) – 1 outlet in Kuching
Some of the restaurants already have their Halal certification like the one in Nilai and more. Others are pork, lard and alcohol free and are in the process of getting the halal certification.
They Serve Other Delicacies Too
This is also one of their bestsellers, apart from the famous Ice Cream Chicken Chop (they were the first to sell this dish in Kuching, FYI).
Double Cheezyland
This cheezy breaded chicken chop costs around RM19.90.Credit: Sharing
This deep-fried boneless chicken drumstick is served with fries and coral lettuce. It is topped with a piece of sliced cheese and drizzled heavily with thousand island sauce.
Sarawak Laksa
Credit: Sharing
Hailing from Sarawak, it makes no sense if they don’t serve this in their outlet here in Nilai. This laksa is under the Rm10 lunch set deals from 11 am to 5 pm. They also have the Sarawak Laksa with Grill Chicken Breast with Egg Fried Rice for RM12.90 under the lunch set deals.
Rib Eye Steak
This one costs around RM49.90.Credit: Sharing
This dish is a bit pricey due to where the part of the meat came from.
 This steak is served with mashed potato or wedges on the side along with coral lettuce and black pepper sauce.
For ocean dishes, their Fish and Chips and Garlic Butter Fish Fillet costs RM15.90 and RM18.90 respectively. The most expensive dish for the fish would be the Atlantic Salmon for RM37.90.
Mouth-watering aren’t they? Pay them a visit next time you’re heading to Nilai or Kuching.
Sharing (Nilai, Negeri Sembilan)
Operation Hours: 11am – 10pm (open everyday)
Contact: 010-215 5319
Address: 449, Jalan Nilai 3/10, Kawasan Perindustrian Nilai 3, Kampong Nilai, Negeri Sembilan, Malaysia 71800
Sharing Planet (Stapok, Kuching)
Operation Hours: 11am – 10pm (open everyday)
Contact: 016-892 7774
Address:  Lot 4126, Jalan Ensing Timur, Taman Stapok, 93250 Kuching, Sarawak

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5 Easy Halloween Home Décor For That Fun Yet Dark Vibe

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Halloween doesn’t have to be boring if you don’t have anywhere to go. With a little imagination and creativity, you can quickly spruce up your home with some simple decor.

Here are some popular ideas making its round online which you can follow.
Squid Game door
Substitute the red ribbon with a pink ribbon. Image from @bestofchristmas
Inspired by the trending Christmas décor using ribbons for doors, you can make your own ‘terrifying’ version this Halloween.
All you have to do is to repaint your door black or cover it with a black cloth and tie a pink ribbon right in the centre.
If this looks familiar, it’s because it’s the exact colour of the coffin boxes in the show Squid Game. It looks like a cute décor for those who did not watch the show but it strikes fear in the hearts of anyone who know what it means.
Skeletons in cages
Images from Kaylie Porter/ FB
Half of your battle is done if you already own a few plastic skeletons. This year, you can reuse your scary Halloween toys and put them all in cages.
The cages can be easily fashioned using two plastic buckets and hung up at home with a rope.
If you’re willing to take it a step ahead, the plastic buckets can be sprayed with gunmetal or black spray to give it an old prison cell look.
Bubbling cauldrons
Images from Kallie Lynn/ FB
This bubbling cauldron idea is sure to be a hit for plant lovers. Get yourself a few pots of String of Pearls from a nursery nearby and re-pot them in mini cauldrons.
They’ll look great in the bathroom by the sink or as table décor in the living room.
String of Pearls is an indoor plant that’s easy to care for. Just remember not to overwater the plants and keep it away from direct sunlight.
Cemetery terrarium
Images from @thehorrorgallery
Here’s another idea for plant lovers this Halloween. Other than having a bubbling cauldron, you can make your own cemetery terrarium or cemeterrarium.
It’s not that difficult to make one of your own. First, you start out by making the usual terrarium and then add on the mini ‘scary’ décor such as mini headstones, Halloween-themed toys or creating something else using twigs.
Pool noodle candles
Images from Swimming Pools of Tupelo and Craft and Creations with AD
Before chucking the old pool noodles, you can recycle it to make a set of spooky candles. Cut the pool noodles to the length you want and hold it all in place using a rubber band.
To make it really look like a bunch of candles, use a hot glue gun to create wax drips at the sides of the pool noodles. Finish it off by spray painting the whole set in black or red paint.
Finally, you can place a few plastic LED candles on top of each ‘candle’ to mimic a lit candle.

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Is M’sian eSports worth the effort?

The impact that the gaming industry has had on the world is huge, growing from having a niche appeal to a vibrant, culture-changing global phenomenon.

Cosplayers dressing up as Legend of Zelda Characters, one of the most popular game franchise in the world.(Image Credit: PC Buyers Guide)

There are currently more than 2 billion gamers around the world on multiple platforms, and that number is expected to grow, with experts estimating the gaming market to generate more than RM700 billion in revenue by 2024.
So what is eSports and is it a big deal?
To put it simply, eSports or electronic sports is the competitive world of video games with a set of rules and regulations that demand a level of skill and talent from a player like any other traditional, physical sport.
The industry has exploded into the mainstream, with professional gamers now being considered as celebrities and athletes who have lucrative careers and earning as much or more money than their traditional sports counterparts.
Winning at an international eSports tournament can turn players into multimillionaires.

To put that into perspective, golfing icon Tiger Woods won RM8 million at the 2019 Masters tournament while the 5 players from OG, the winning team at the International 2019 Dota 2 championships, took home RM12 million each.(Image Credit: PGA Tour/Dot Esports)

Around the world, playing video games is being considered as a viable career choice where countries like South Korea, the U.S and China playing an active role in the industry.
China became the first country in the world to recognise eSports as an actual sport in 2013 with South Korea doing the same soon after.
China and Korea have also introduced eSports into their education system, promoting gaming as an active curriculum for youths.(Image Credit: China Daily)
In 2018, the U.S had more than 3,000 active eSports competition players followed by China and South Korea with each country having more than 1,000 competing eSports gamers.
These competitions have massive appeal, and just like any other globally popular sports like football, cricket or field hockey, games like Fortnite, Counter Strike, Dota 2, Overwatch and many others bring in millions of spectators who either come to watch live tournament events or tune in to catch their favourite players on screen.

The crowd at the ESL One Counter-Strike: Global Offensive tournament in 2017(Image Credit: Malay Mail)

Though this fanbase is still dismal compared to the world’s biggest sporting events like the Olympics and the FIFA World Cup that can gather billions of audiences worldwide.
Itâ€™s estimated that there are currently 380 million people from around the world watching eSports and spending 6.6 billion hours tuning in to eSports videos.
eSports have become so popular that even the International Olympic Committee is looking into prospects of the industryâ€™s future.
And for the first time ever, eSports will be included as a fully medalled event equal to its other more traditional sports categories at the 2019 Southeast Asian Games (SEA Games) in the Philippines and in the upcoming 2022 Asian games in China.

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So where does Malaysia come into the picture?
Well, Malaysia has been very optimistic towards the prospect of growing the eSports scene with both the government and private sector making big investments to develop it.

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In 2017, Malaysia was ranked number 21 in the global game market with an estimated revenue of some RM2 billion.
It was also reported that Malaysia is among 6 Southeast Asian countries that contributed more than 98% of the eSports fans in the region, a fan base that in 2016 was numbering at 1.8 million people.Â
The country already has a pool of talented and well-known players like Dota 2 champions Mushi and MidOne, who left the local scene to join international teams.

 We even have a Malaysian professional gamer making international headlines like xNova who earned a podium finish at the 2018 International Dota 2 championship playing for China. (Image Credit: tech MOBA)

So where are we now?
In 2019 the country has poured RM10 million of taxpayer money to promote and grow the industry and encourage international investment towards eSports in Malaysia with efforts to make the country a regional gaming hub. A budget that has now been increased to RM20 million.
The Youth and Sports Minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman even mentioned that the National Sports Council is working on an eSports blueprint to structure the “holisticâ€ development of the gaming industry.
Private companies have also been investing heavily and advocating for the development of the eSports scene.
The Xpax Kejohanan E-Sukan tournament organised by Celcom and Media Prima(Image Credit: The Lelaki)
And despite the countryâ€™s lack of infrastructure in terms of access to high-speed internet and the negative perception that the gaming culture has on society…

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eSports is still seen as a means to create job opportunities, boost the nationâ€™s economy and even as a way to unite Malaysians just like football has been doing for the past decades.

 And unlike our national football scene which has seen millions of ringgit being spent without the industry showing much promise, Malaysia has an actual shot to reach the global stage.(Image Credit: Astro Awani)

But change is still apparently slow, as shown by the recent withdrawal of the Malaysian team from the 2019 Overwatch World Cup at BlizzCon, California due to lack of funds.
However, Malaysia will be sending 24 eSports athletes to represent the country at the 2019 SEA Games with Syed Saddiq boasting the nation’s participation as a platform for us to take eSports more seriously.
With eSports set to conquer the world, this might be the best time for Malaysia to go all the way into this rapidly growing scene before we seriously get left behind.
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Kelantan man’s penis caught in bicycle gear, asks Bomba for help

Talk about being caught between a rock and a hard place…

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One Kalantan man had the unfortunate cock-up of snatch-ing his penis between the cogs of a bicycle gear in Kuala Kerai, yesterday.

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Though it was unclear how the manâ€™s member had managed to pile itself onto the metal object…

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Amazingly, the 34-year-old man managed to wag his way to a nearby Bomba station seeking rescue.

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The man and his johnson were then quickly taken to the Kuala Krai Hospital.
It took doctors nearly 20 minutes to safely pull off the item from the manâ€™s pecker with the use of a specialized tool.
Thankfully, the man merely had to suck it up a little and was sent home with his manhood (and ego…) bruised, but mostly unharmed.

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Holiday Inn Resort Penang Closes After Four Decades

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Holiday Inn Resort, a well-known Penang hotel that has stood in Batu Ferringhi for over forty years, is the latest on the list of hotels made victim to the Movement Control Order (MCO).
What you need to know: Holiday Inn Penang announced its closure through its Hong Kong-based parent company IHG Hotels & Resorts. The hotel will continue to operate until June 30. The company’s extensive cost management measures during the MCO were not able to save it from closing down.
Why it matters: The MCO has been difficult on the nation’s economy, especially the tourism industry. Travel, hotel, and leisure sectors have been closed for close to three month, reporting zero income during this time.
Who said what:
This has been an extremely difficult decision for our owners who have been committed to Penang for over 40 years. The magnitude of this crisis has proven to be overwhelming and the continuation of business is no longer a viable proposition.Asia Garden manager Jeff Yap
How it got here: Holiday Inn Penang is part of The Harilela Group, a hotelier company that also owns other hotel chains across the globe. Situated in at a strategic location facing the beautiful Batu Ferringhi beaches, Holiday Inn Penang had enjoyed a steady stream of tourists. Unfortunately, the MCO has put a halt on all tourism activities, which has resulted in many long-standing hotels to close shop.
Read more:RM150 Billion In National Income Lost Due To Covid-19 (TRP)Four decades in Penang, Holiday Inn Resort to shut down (NST)

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Celebrating Christmas At Melaka’s Portuguese Settlement

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You can tell that Christmas is a big deal at the Portuguese Settlement just from the way the whole village was decorated.
(Pic Credit: Esther Chung/TRP)
Aside from the tall blue Christmas tree at Portuguese Square, certain houses feature colourful reindeers on their walls; some have beautiful Nativity scenes arranged at their porches; while others seem to be wrapped up in multiple layers of party lights.
The Christmas vibe is strong here.
The legendary Kristang Christmas celebrations
Christmas is the day that Christians celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ, where festivities involve attending prayers at church, family gatherings, and gift-giving.
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Since a majority of the Kristang community are Christians, Christmas is one of the most important days of the year for them. As such, the way they celebrate Christmas is of epic proportions too.
Curious to know more about the legendary Kristang Christmas celebrations, I asked two of my Portuguese friends about it. So here’s a chronology of what goes down from Christmas Eve to Christmas Day for the Kristang families:
10am, Christmas Eve – The preparation
What is an ordinary morning for most Malaysians is actually crunch time for those at Melaka’s Portuguese Settlement.
“Normally Christmas Eve morning is when the cooking all starts, with the cutting and chopping. For the ones not involved in cooking, it’s last minute cleaning for them. Some go shopping for presents, others run errands like buying things that run out,” explained Steve Kyle D’Angelo.
5pm, Christmas Eve – Getting ready for mass
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As Christmas Mass (also called Midnight Mass) is one of the most important church services of the year, a high turnout is expected and everyone would be dressed in their best for the occasion. Everyone is usually home by five or six o’clock to get ready for the church service.
9pm, Christmas Eve – Midnight Mass
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Midnight Mass typically includes the singing of Christmas carols, Bible readings, a sermon by the priest, Holy Communion (the consumption of bread and wine in memory of Jesus Christ’s sacrifice for the sins of mankind), and prayers.
12 midnight, Christmas Day – The party begins
Mass ends when the clock strikes midnight and everyone will start wishing each other Merry Christmas. People would then hurry back to their homes to start the party. “I usually head over to my grandmother’s house with immediate family – as she’s the eldest member – for supper and then open presents,” Diandra Nunis said.
D’Angelo also mentioned that the younger generation would take turns to kiss the hands of their elders as a sign of respect.
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The highlight of the night is probably the dinner spread. This is a list of traditional Christmas dishes from D’Angelo’s family: Kari debal (devil’s curry), seybak (slow-cooked pork salad), Portuguese baked fish, asam prawns, beef sambal, sugee cake, pineapple tarts, love cake (cake made from semolina, cashew nuts, and a range of spices).
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“There’s a lot of chit-chatting, drinking, dancing, and just sharing stories with the family.” D’Angelo said.
The party will go on all night till six or seven in the morning (because sleep is for the weak).
5am, Christmas Day – Bedtime
As all good things must come to an end, the party crowd would start to disperse at around four in the morning and people start cleaning up at five. The rest of Christmas Day is spent on recuperating from all the partying.
“So, that’s it till next year’s party?” I asked.
Nunis replied, “Nope. We repeat the no-sleep-and-party on New Year’s Eve and New Year!”

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Study: E-cigs Are 50% More Effective At Helping Smokers Quit

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A new study from the University of Queensland, Australia, has found that e-cigarettes are even more effective at helping smokers quit smoking than either nicotine replacement therapy or placebo therapy.

According to the study’s lead author, Dr Gary Chan, e-cigarettes are 50% more effective than nicotine replacement therapy, and more than 100% more effective than placebo therapy.
Approved nicotine replacement therapies include nicotine patches, gum, lozenges, mouth spray, inhalators, and intranasal sprays. All these different methods are aimed at helping smokers quit smoking.
Why is it so effective?
Mainly, Dr Chan attributed the effectivess of e-cigarettes to how similar they are to smoking actual cigarettes.
Because e-cigs provide a similar behavioural and sensory experience as cigarettes, it is much more useful in alleviating withdrawal symptoms of quitting smoking.
Dr Chan notes that these results only add to mounting evidence globally that e-cigarettes are one of the best methods to help smokers quit.
E-cigarettes have the potential to accelerate the decline of cigarette smoking.Dr Chan
Even vapes help
In fact, vapes, a kind of e-cigarette, also helps smokers quit.
In a survey done by the Malaysian Vape Industry Advocacy (MVIA) in 2020, 88% of Malaysian vapers who used to smoke cigarettes manages to quit smoking for good after switching to vapes.
79% of all respondants who both vape and smoke cigarettes reported that they have reduced the amount of cigarettes smoked since they began vaping.
66% of only smokers noted that if they wanted to stop, they will switch to vapes.

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KKM Sets Up Covid-19 Health Protocol Website For Travel – Here’s What You Need To Know

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The Ministry of Health (KKM) has introduced and launched a website with protocols related to Covid-19.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced today that the website will facilitate travellers and Malaysians to enter the country as the border reopens starting 1 April.
Khairy said the protocol would be updated on the portal from time to time to provide the most updated information.

Khairy also elaborated on the protocol for travellers who want to enter Malaysia.
Accordingly, if an individual begins to undergo quarantine on March 29, the quarantine will end on April 1, 2022.
If a person is undergoing quarantine before 1 April 2022, the individual’s quarantine order will expire on April 1.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin elaborating on the protocols.
He added that among other protocols is that children and adolescents aged 17 and below, regardless of vaccination status, do not need to undergo quarantine.
They only need to perform the Covid-19 rapid test kit (RTK) antigen test within 24 hours of arrival in Malaysia.
For anyone who has not received a complete vaccination or has not received a direct vaccination, it is necessary to undergo quarantine for 5 days after arrival in Malaysia.
After the quarantine is completed, the individual must follow the conditions set by the Malaysian government.
Effective 1 April 2022, these are the testing and quarantine procedures for travellers entering Malaysia. More details for land travels will be announced soon. pic.twitter.com/Rofydx7TCX— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) March 9, 2022
For example, those who have yet to complete their vaccination are not allowed to dine in at a restaurant.
For travellers who are exempted from receiving vaccinations due to health factors, the individual must upload the proof of exemption provided by the medical officer into the MySejahtera application.
The reopening of the border was recently announced by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakub.
READ MORE: Malaysia Enters Endemic Phase Starting 1 April, Eateries Open 24 Hours Again!
A plane casts a shadow over a plantation in Sepang as it approaches KLIA for landing. (Credit Fernando Fong)

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Search For Missing Everest Climber Hawari Will Resume In 2024

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The search for missing Malaysian Everest 2023 (ME 2023) climber Muhammad Hawari Hashim, 33, will resume next year, New Straits Times reported.

The Altitude Exploration Club, which was in charge of the Malaysia Everest 2023 programme, will form a search and rescue (SAR) team next year to continue to look for the missing climber.
Hawari, a Penang State Museum employee for over 10 years, went missing on 19 May 2023 while making his descent from the summit of Mount Everest.
READ MORE: Malaysian OKU Climber Missing On Mount Everest After Successful Summit
ME2023 mission head Azim Afif Ishak said the SAR team will start its operation as soon as Mount Everest is reopened, from the beginning of the season (April) until the end (June).
They plan to hire six sherpas who would be actively involved in the SAR operation.
The plan next year is to focus on the upper side of Mount Everest, known as the ‘death zone’ (Camp 4 and above). The operation this year concentrated on Camp 3 and below.

Azim said the Nepal government had categorised Hawari as a “missing person” and they need to find his body or at least any traces of him like shoes, jacket, or equipment.
Without any traces of him, they will fail to get a death certificate and this will affect the pension and other benefits that should go to Hawari’s wife and children.
The SAR operation planned for next year will be funded by the remaining fund from the state and federal government.
Previously, the federal and Penang governments had allocated RM1.48 million and RM500,000 respectively for the SAR efforts.
Penang chief minister Chow Kon Yeow expressed his hope that the SAR operation next year will succeed in finding Hawari, adding that the state government will help in any way they can.

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InDriver E-Hailing App Is Unlicensed & Illegal, Says MeHDA

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Word around the street is, that there’s a new e-hailing service in town that’s unlicensed and illegal to use.
The Malaysia E-Hailing Drivers Association (MeHDA) is cautioning the public, specifically e-hailing drivers, to keep themselves off a new e-hailing mobile application that’s apparently just been made available in Malaysia, called inDriver.
The inDriver app appears to be like any other e-hailing and ridesharing taxi service here in the country.
Based out of Russia, the service is said to be available in more than 30 countries, including Malaysia, Indonesia, and Thailand.
The app also claims to offer cheaper fares to customers by letting users set their charges and “negotiate” with drivers.
(Credit: inDrive/Google)
According to MeHDA, the inDrive has been active and in use in Penang for the past several months, and it has been doing so illegally.
MeHDA explains that nDrive is allowing drivers who do not have a valid Public Service Vehicle (PSV) license to sign up freely and take on passengers.
Apparently, checks with the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD) also revealed that the app does not have the proper licenses to operate here in Malaysia.
With the app not being properly registered, MeHDA is advising Malaysians against using the service as both drivers and passengers would not be covered by insurance should anything happen during the ride.
Here in Malaysia, licensed e-hailing operators can only employ and allow drivers with a PSV license, an e-hailing vehicle permit (EVP) as well as valid e-hailing insurance to pick up passengers.
Our checks revealed that although inDriver is currently available for download from mobile app stores, users still could not get past the registration page using a Malaysian +60 mobile number and would have no way of using the app otherwise (here in the Klang Valley at least….).
(Credit: inDrive/Google)

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9,353: Malaysia Breaks Record For Highest Daily Cases Two Days In A Row

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The daily Covid-19 cases has surpassed yesterday’s all-time high of 9,180 cases with 9,353 new infections today (10 July).

This takes the cumulative cases to 827,191 with 4,277 new infections in Selangor and 1,398 in Kuala Lumpur.
In total Klang Valley reporting a total of 5,675 cases, more than the number of new cases in all other states combined.

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Do Food Delivery Subscriptions Actually Help You Save Your Money?

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Lately, Malaysians are saddled with the increase in cost of living making it seemingly impossible to cut corners and save money.

In April, Malaysia’s inflation rate increased by 2.3% according to the Department of Statistics Malaysia (DOSM). Finance Minister Tengku Zafrul Aziz commented that the inflation rates are expected to go up and it will be a challenge for the rakyat.
Petrol prices have also soared causing major distress to the public. The retail price of RON97 has reportedly increased by 37 sen per litre for the week of May 26 to June 1. Although the prices of RON95 petrol remain unchanged as of now, citizens are fearing the unavoidable price hike in the near future.
Even the prices of your beloved chicken rice or fried chicken may go up too! The prolonged issue of chicken shortages plaguing our nation may leave vendors with no choice but to increase the prices of chicken dishes. Malaysia has also announced a temporary ban on the export of about 3.6 million chickens to address this issue and the concerns over rising prices.
With the soaring prices of basic necessities, it’s common sense that people are trying to cut down their expenses to the best of their abilities.
But being smart with our purchases doesn’t necessarily mean giving up everything.
Save Money, But Don’t Cancel Everything
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Everyone loves the idea of little savings here and there. Whether you’ve got a major expense coming up, you’re saving for a rainy day, or you’re just trying to reduce your overall expenditures, sometimes the budget gets tighter and spending needs to be reevaluated.
Subscription services are usually the first to be cut off when the purse strings tighten – but your subscriptions could be helping you save money!
While common personal finance advice may suggest scrapping subscription services when you’re trying to reduce expenses, they can be an excellent tool for budgeting and staying on course.
Knowing exactly what you’re paying for can help you better plan out your monthly spending. Plus, making use of your subscription plans can help to save on impulsive purchases while you’re out and about.
There are also hidden savings when you make use of subscription services. Fewer trips out to grocery stores or restaurants mean less money spent on petrol and vehicle maintenance, on top of saving the upfront cost of your outing.
Not All Plans Are Created Equal
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Grab has recently launched GrabUnlimited, a low-cost monthly subscription plan that allows you to enjoy up to RM300 in savings with a subscription fee of RM4.90 per month. With an introductory price of only 1 sen, users are now able to unlock a range of benefits that will guarantee the best bang for their buck.
If you’re familiar with Grab, you’ll know that they offer services on their app that includes transportation, food and grocery delivery, hotel bookings and even bus or ferry tickets. With the range of services they proudly offer, they also provide discounts and vouchers for users to enjoy while they spend on the app.
Moving forward, GrabUnlimited users can experience even lower prices on top of enjoying the best of Grab services. Users can earn up to 1.5% whenever they spend. Earn GrabRewards when you pay with your GrabPay wallet or with PayLater, and use the GrabRewards to redeem discounted vouchers when you shop online or in-stores to maximise your savings!
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Make Your Money Work Harder
Redeeming vouchers for your purchases will ultimately lead you to earn more GrabRewards. With GrabUnlimited, you can spend fewer GrabRewards to redeem MORE vouchers to use for other purchases that you make!
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Subscribing to GrabUnlimited will also allow users to enjoy a discounted Premium Delivery fee at just RM2.50 instead of the usual RM3.50. Just five food delivery purchases with the use of the Premium Delivery option already gives you a return for the subscription fee. Not only that, Grab Unlimited users are guaranteed top-rated drivers when using JustGrab.
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GrabUnlimited also enhances your accessibility to merchants who were previously further from your location. Users can also combine free delivery AND discount vouchers to enjoy more savings with every purchase!

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If you regularly rely on Grab services, it should be a no-brainer to subscribe to GrabUnlimited because of the amazing discounts you’ll get. If you’re still on the fence about subscribing to a new subscription plan, give GrabUnlimited a shot for only 1 sen for the first month and experience it for yourself.
It’s pretty safe to say that the plus points of this monthly plan will definitely outweigh the small price that you pay.
Find out more about GrabUnlimited and how you can enjoy all these exclusive offers HERE.

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Health Ministry Expects Spike In Covid-19 Cases By April, But They Are Well Prepared

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Despite the extension of the Movement Control Order (MCO), the Health Ministry (MoH) expects a spike in the number of positive Covid-19 cases April.
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah explained that they anticipate an increase of over 6,000 cases by mid-April based on MoHâ€™s observation of the disease and its spread so far, as well as a report published by research house JP Morgan.
However, flattening the curve of infection is crucial because it ensures that healthcare services can cope with the number of cases.
For those who are still confused, “flattening the curve” means to slow down and prevent a sharp increase of infections so that the established healthcare systems will not be overwhelmed. (Credit: Wired)
We are hoping that with these efforts, we will be able to lessen the number of new cases and prevent it from reaching 6,000. That is our target. To flatten the exponential curve.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham via Malaysiakini
Besides that, the ministryâ€™s next priority is getting Covid-19 patients proper treatment in time, as this will increase their chances of being cured.
This was proven by the recent decrease in the number of cases in the ICU, which went down from 64 cases to just 45 cases in 24 hours.
To do this, MoH has prepared more than 5,200 beds and expects to increase the number of Covid-19 tests to over 16,000 a day.
Increasing the number of Covid-19 tests to 16,000 a day
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According to Dr Noor Hisham, currently, the Ministry has the capability of 18 MoH laboratories and five private labs that can test 6,000 samples a day. But they expect to be able to test more samples by next week.
By next week, we are expecting to be able to increase the capacity to 16,000 samples a day.Dr Noor Hisham via Malaysiakini
This capacity of 16,000 is before the introduction of a new rapid test kit (RTK) currently being studied for use by the ministry. The kit will reportedly detect antigens – proteins found on the surface of the coronavirus in the human body, and be able to give results almost immediately.
This will enable them to perform mass testing and track down cases at a faster rate.
Currently, the ministry is using a test method called reverse transcription-polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR). This method relies on detecting the virus by the presence of its genetic material.
The RT-PCR method is more reliable but is also a much lengthier process. (Credit: cidrap)
It’s more reliable but tends to take much longer than an RTK.
This Friday we will see the capability of this RTK for antigen. If the RTK’s effectiveness is verified, then we can use this to detect (positive cases) more quickly and accurately.Dr Noor Hisham via Malaysiakini
That being said, Dr Noor Hisham stressed that this RTK is not the same type of test kit that is currently being sold to the public today. That test kit detects antibodies – proteins produced by the body as an immune response to an infection – instead of antigens.
Over 5,200 hospital beds ready for patients
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So far, the ministry has managed to provide 3,400 hospital beds, and they target to be able to provide 300 intensive care unit (ICU) beds and ventilators. They have also increased the number of beds by another 1,892 at their medical institute facilities which can be used to admit patients who have mild to no symptoms.
This way, we can free the beds in hospital wards for more serious cases. So in total, we have 5,292 beds ready.Dr Noor Hisham via Malaysiakini
In regards to the ventilators, they plan to prepare a total of 800 ventilators nationwide. 500 of these ventilators will be solely for Covid-19 cases.
Currently, the ministry has 526 functioning units. They have ordered another 229 more units, of which 54 have been received and the remaining ones are expected to arrive by the first week of April.
They have also borrowed 60 ventilators from private healthcare institutions.

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Face Masks Will Cost Maximum 70 Cents From Next Month Onwards

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Starting this Sunday (1 November), the retail ceiling price for three-ply face masks will be further reduced to just 70 cents a piece, from the previous RM1 price.

This was announced by the Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi, who also said the wholesale ceiling price of the three-ply mask would also be reduced to 65 cents per piece, compared to 95 cents previously.
Meanwhile, the price of other types of face masks have also been revised to:
single-ply: 7 cents per piece two-ply: 20 cents per pieceN95: RM6 per piece.
This new ceiling price will be enforced through the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi via The Edge Markets
He said the decision was made after taking into account the people’s needs in continuing to adopt the practices under the new norms. Especially the use of face masks, which is one of the most important practices required while the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
Face masks are considered the first line of defence against the coronavirus. When used correctly, it can dramatically decrease a person’s chance of getting infected by the virus that causes Covid-19, as well as any other influenza.
Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi said traders failing to comply could be fined. (Credit: Malay Mail)
Alenxander Nanta said his ministry had involved local manufacturers and importers in reviewing the price of face masks.
He added that traders failing to comply with the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011 could be fined.
The ministry had reportedly conducted a total of 67,217 inspections to monitor the price and supply of face masks nationwide from 29 January until 25 October this year.
The inspections have resulted in 73 cases with value of seizures worth RM543,737 and a total compound of RM518,400.Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi via The Edge Markets
Individuals found selling items above the set ceiling price could be fined up to RM100,000 or jailed for up to three years, or both, or have to pay a compound of up to RM50,000.
Companies found making the same offence could be fined up to RM500,00 or have to pay a compound of up to RM250,000.

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The Govt Is Giving You Money To Shop Until 13 Nov

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Did you hear that right? Free money? To go shopping?

Yes.
This is part of the government’s ‘Shop & Be Rewarded 2.0’ campaign, organised by Tourism Malaysia in collaboration with the Malaysia Shopping Malls Association (PPKM).
What You Get
The campaign gives all shoppers e-cash vouchers of RM30 each with a minimum purchase of RM100 in a single transaction.
There’s a total of RM1 million in e-cash vouchers to redeem during the campaign, so be sure to get your cut!
The government is encouraging cashless payments.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
How To Get Your RM30
Of course, this is limited to participating outlets in any of the 35 malls nationwide. In fact, you can even head up to Genting for a chill shopping weekend as Awana Sky Central and Sky Avenue are participating as well!
All you need to redeem the RM30 e-cash voucher is your smartphone. Just scan a QR code provided at participating outlets, then input your full name, IC number, and phone number. You will receive an OTP and the e-cash voucher to be used.
Each person is limited to only one RM30 voucher per RM100 spent in a single reciept. (But it’s still better than nothing!)
See the full list of participating malls and outlets on the PPK Malaysia website here.

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Malaysia adopts key policies to ensure sustainable palm oil cultivation

Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok has explained that Malaysia has adopted several key policies to ensure sustainable oil palm cultivation.

Picture credit: Malaysiakini

Speaking at the 39th Palm Oil Familiarisation Programme (POFP) in Putrajaya today (Sept 23), Teresa Kok told 34 participants from 19 countries that the key policies show Malaysiaâ€™s commitment in proving that the oil palm industry is sustainable and adhered to international and national standard requirements.
Based on her statement, these are the key policies mentioned:

Capping of the total oil palm cultivated area to 6.5 million hectares
Stopping planting of oil palm in peatland areas
Strengthening regulations concerning existing oil palm cultivation on peatland
Banning conversion of forest reserve areas for oil palm cultivation
Pledged to make oil palm plantation maps available for public access

Picture credit: Channel News Asia

“We are committed to maintaining at least 50 percent of our land under forest and green cover.
“The latest figures reported that about 55.6 percent of Malaysia’s 33 million hectare-land area is under forest cover as of 2017.”
Primary Industries Minister Teresa Kok via Malaysiakini
The key policies are part of the Malaysian Sustainable Palm Oil certification (MSPO).
Introduced in 2015, MSPO certification is exclusively for palm oil that is sustainably and responsibly grown and produced in Malaysia.
Under MSPO, the Malaysian government made it mandatory for all oil palm planters and smallholders in the country to obtain the certification by the end of 2019.
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Kwai Chai Hong In KL Is All Decked Out For Mid-Autumn Festival!

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Just in time for the Mid-Autumn Festival, Kwai Chai Hong introduced its latest art installation ‘Beyond the Moonlit Door’ in celebration of one of the most important moments in Chinese culture.

The installation is open to members of the public from 26 August until 2 October 2022. During that period, the art installation serves as a reminder to everyone to learn from the past, embrace the present and seize opportunities in the future.
 While technology advancements are great, the flip side is that life tends to move so fast, that memories are something we can only grasp. Kwai Chai Hong freezes time for us to appreciate the past and welcome the future. With that, I wanted my artwork to interact with the surroundings while engaging visitors for a captivating experience celebrating the Mid-Autumn Festival.Artist Pamela Tan
What are the exhibits?
Endless Frames
Endless Frames. Image: Kwai Chai Hong
Right at the main entrance, visitors will be greeted by an astounding structure made in collaboration with award-winning architectural designer and artist, Pamela Tan of Poh Sin Studio.
The installation named ‘Endless Frames’ features hundreds of intricate laser-cut acrylic sheets hung at various lengths, creating an illusion of time travel as visitors walk through the cavern-like portal which references traditional Chinese wooden doors and windows.
With Kwai Chai Hong lending itself as the historical background, it serves as a reminder to preserve the Chinese cultural heritage amidst a rapidly changing world.
The passageway reflects the change in time while projecting bountiful hope and optimism for a brighter future at the other end of the bridge.
Moonlit Doors
Moonlit Doors. Image: @Heartpatrick/ IG
The popular laneway is decorated with oriental doors and windows with a twist. These ‘moonlit’ doors symbolise the many opportunities and hope life has to offer and those who take action will reap its benefits.
The colours of the frames add a twist to the traditional look, paying homage to paper lanterns available during the Mid-Autumn Festival.
Visitors can also take ethereal photos of themselves at a beautiful corner known as the ‘Giant Full Moon beyond the Moon Door.’
Giant Full Moon beyond the Moon Door. Image: Kwai Chai Hong & @Faizallens/ IG
Exhibit details
Beyond the Moonlit DoorDate: 26 August to 2 October 2022Time: Open daily from 9am to 12am
For more updates, please visit Kwai Chai Hong’s Facebook, Instagram or website.

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Malaysian Armed Forces show off fun & creative side in viral #TetrisChallange

Emergency responders and personnel from around the world are fronting in a very big way!
Taking part in what’s now being called the #TetrisChallange, this latest craze is basically an upscaled version to the usual knowling a.k.a. flat lay images often seen on social media.

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This involves taking a birds-eye view picture of a collection of items that have been organized and laid flat on a surface.
The viral trend apparently started when members of the when Zurich police force in Switzerland posted an image online featuring 2 officers lying together with the contents of their patrol car.

The fad quickly caught on with workers from multiple fields and specialities across the globe took part in the high-jinks, giving audiences a quick and creative glimpse into the everyday life in their careers.
Well, Malaysia wasn’t about to be left out of the party!
The boys from the Royal Malaysian Air Force (RMAF) showed up with an F18 jet fighter along with a set of bombs, missiles and other equipment.

“Poise!!! Want to see what we could do? Join the Royal Malaysian Air Force – World Class Air Force”
See you guys at Karnival Hari ATM Jeti Operasi TLDM Lumut Perak28-29 Sep 19 pic.twitter.com/iJ5NMWrXJw
â€” TUDM (@airforcenextgen) September 26, 2019

The image posted on Thursday (September 26) was partly to promote Karnival Hari ATM (Military Day Carnival) which was held over the weekend at the Royal Malaysian Naval Base in Lumut, Perak.
Then came the dudes from the Royal Malay Regiment (RAMD) showing off their tank, bazookas and machine guns with an image posted by Twitter user asfahzh.

selamat hari atm pic.twitter.com/AUIvrGT2Gb
â€” asfahzh (@asfahamzah) September 26, 2019

It’s nice to see that the brave warriors tasked with our safety and security also have a good sense of creativity and humour in em’.
Keep up the good work ladies and gents!

Here’s are some other awesome #TetrisChallenge images from the rest of the world!

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