England May Officially Recognise Vaping As A Safer Alternative To Cigarettes

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England may officially license vaping as a medicine to help smokers curb the addiction. This move is in line with the British Medical Association’s views to minimize the harmful effects of tobacco consumption.

The country is currently reviewing Smokefree 2030, an effort aimed towards making England a “smoke-free” country. The review was commissioned by the Department of Health and the report is predicted to recommend the use of vapes or e-cigarettes as a less harmful alternative to tobacco.
England is one of the first countries in the world to lead in tobacco harm reduction strategies. Tobacco remains the single largest cause of preventable illness and death in England despite numerous efforts at suppressing the addiction. Tobacco addiction is especially widespread in poorer areas of the country.
In 2019, at least a quarter of deaths from all cancers is estimated to be caused by smoking. Since 2017, the UK government has encouraged vaping as an alternative to smoking in hopes that the nation would develop their own tobacco control strategies.
While health professionals are still against any form of nicotine use, the argument stands that vaping does far less harm than cigarettes which kill around 7 million people a year.
Javed Khan, who is leading the review in England, has hinted that the report will promote vapes and e-cigarettes as an alternative when he said that he was considering a “range of critical interventions” that have the largest influence.
He also mentioned that he has “looked at the promotion of vaping as a less harmful alternative”.
The British Medical Association has also proposed to license e-cigarettes and vapes as medicine so that doctors can recommend them to those who want to kick the habit of smoking.
If such proposals are approved, it would likely be based upon the rising number of studies that suggest the effectiveness of e-cigarettes in helping people quit smoking.

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Older Phones Will Lose Whatsapp Begining January 1 2021

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Beginning January 1, 2021, Whatsapp will no longer support older devices. This may mean that certain features on the app will no longer be accessible or the entire app itself may no longer work.

This will only apply to devices that are running anything less than iOS 9 or Android 4.0.3. A general rule of thumb of devices running on these operating systems are your grandmother’s iPhone 4 or your grandfather’s Samsung Galaxy S2.
If you have an older device, you can attempt to upgrade the software to higher than iOS 9 or Android 4.0.3. However, older phones may not have the appropriate hardware to run the newer software at all and would fail to upgrade.
If the phone can’t run Whatsapp, then you won’t have Whatsapp. Where will you get your daily forwarded chain messages then?(Credit: Freepik)
Still, the phones that will be impacted will be nearly a decade old, and in tech-terms that’s essentially a fossil. Even if the fossil using fossil phones insists that “it still works”, phones are not toaster ovens where you can use the same one for a generation.
Since phones are now a necessity, at the very least a minor upgrade is probably in order. You can get a new no-frills budget phone for just a couple of hundred ringgit (or for free with certain telco plans) or you can go all-out and grab the latest iPhone 12.
Again, support for older phones ends on 1 Jan 2021, so if you can’t reach your elderly grandparents to wish them Happy New Year, this may be why.

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65-Year-Old Yong Peng High School Collects RM30mil Donation, A New Record For Chinese School

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Confucius, China’s most renowned philosopher, believed that everyone should have equal access to education.

Likewise, Chinese parents place great emphasis on obtaining a quality education all the way to a top university.
They regard education as a top priority, and have always been willing to give to academics.
Recently, Yong Peng Chinese High School has achieved a new record in the highest amount of donations collected by a school.
Yong Peng Chinese High School gets record RM30mil public donation https://t.co/NGj9pwcNed pic.twitter.com/kAg050kJcA— Zyite (@ZyiteGadgets) September 18, 2022
The school collected a whopping RM30mil, with RM20mil coming from the pocket of corporate figure Ma Wong Ching and his brother Ma On May.
Transport Minister and MCA president Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong announced the good news during the school’s 65th Anniversary Dinner, which was also a fundraiser.
At the same time, another RM10mil was collected through public donations.
A Long Tradition Of Respect For Education
The total donation broke the record held by Kuen Cheng Chinese High School in 2013, which raised RM26 million.
Wee added that the school will receive a further RM200,000 from the Johor state government.
Yong Peng Chinese High School is in the Ayer Hitam constituency, where Wee is the incumbent MP.
READ MORE: MCA’s Johor State Exco Driver Fined For Abusing Emergency Lane In Batu Pahat
The Yong Peng state seat is also currently held by MCA which it wrested from DAP during the state election in May this year.
Previously, Wee had also played an instrumental role in securing funds for the same school, including RM75,000 in 2017.
Attended the 60th anniversary of Yong Peng Chinese Independent High School 为永中一甲子校庆晚宴主持开幕，总共拨款RM75000予永中，希望永中越办越好！ pic.twitter.com/SH4rveqF8W— Dr Wee Ka Siong 魏家祥 (@weekasiongmp) November 11, 2017
Why Chinese Schools in Malaysia Need Public Help
Chinese independent high schools in Malaysia are privately run and self-funded.
They depended solely on school fees and donations from the community for all expenses, including teachers’ salaries.
Usually in Chinese school mcm my SJK(C) serdang baru 2, PIBG + alumni kuat betul. Dewan besar gila, top donation was like RM10juta (Mr. anonymous) computer baru, bangunan AC. But of course, good school attracts good parents + students yang actually wanted to learn. Investment 💰— Nika Moe (@BentaraNikA) August 24, 2021
These schools do not receive funding from the federal government except for one-off contributions.
However, some state governments such as Penang, Sabah, Sarawak and Selangor provide financial assistance.
As for those called national-type Chinese primary schools (SJKC) or national-type secondary schools (SMJK) are public schools.
They receive either full or partial financial assistance from the government and also need to rely on donations.
SJKC offers the same national syllabus used by SK schools and used to provide the same  UPSR examination, which has since been abolished.
Can anyone from sjkc tell me why you guys need those donation. Does the goverment did not fulfil its obligation in giving adequte funds towards chinese school ?— adammazeli (@adammazeli1) May 30, 2022
Despite being on their own, many independent Chinese schools have thrived thanks to solid management backed by dedicated teachers and supportive parents.
Currently there are 60 independent Chinese high schools in Malaysia.
Foon Yew High School in Kulai is the largest secondary school in the country with over 10,000 students.
Language Is Not An Obstacle To Unity
Due to the quality education they provide, Chinese schools are also much sought after by parents from other races.
Another compelling reason is that Mandarin is the most widely-spoken language in the world.
Parents appreciate the fact that being able to speak the Chinese language can truly expand the future employment pool for their children.

Critics have called for the abolishment of vernacular schools on grounds that they discourage national unity.
It was also said that students from Chinese schools have poor command of Malay language.
This is why Sekolah Kebangsaan kena diperkasakan dan abolish vernacular school. pic.twitter.com/GH4EC8VSL8— Adam Mukhriz (@amofficialmy) May 18, 2021

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Elder siblings expose annoying requests from their adik-adik to Twitterjaya

What’s the point of having an elder sibling if you don’t pow them from time to time (amirite!)
A couple of annoyed Kakak-Kakak and Abang-Abang have started a conversation on Twitterjaya sharing â€œrequestsâ€ that they often receive from their younger siblings and it’s absolutely hilarious.

kalau tiba tiba whatsapp panggil nama tu dah kena standby dah 😂🙈
â€” A L I A A D I Y A N A (@aliaadzahari) August 16, 2019

“When they suddenly text you by your name, you’d definetly need to be on standby…”
via Twitter
What started out as a simple rant posted by Twitter user puteri intan about her younger siblings asking her for a free treat, soon took on a life of its own as netizens shared their own experiences of being the errand boys and girls to their younger counterparts.

Bila kau kakak, and ada adik-adik. Bila keluar sekejap je ada je benda nak request kan.
Siapa lagi macam ni? 😂 pic.twitter.com/SxjDlK5E3P
â€” puteri intan (@puteridiyanaa) August 13, 2019

 â€œWhen you’re the eldest and have younger siblings. If you go out for even a short while, for sure theyâ€™ll have things that they’d want to requestâ€¦â€
via Twitter

(Image Credit: Twitter)

I scream you scream. Adik-adik for sure scream for Ice Cream!

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While you’re at it, why not grab some food too…

Budak ni pun sama je. Walaupun annoyed, belikan jugak 🙄🙄😂 pic.twitter.com/8KUqR7u7Ux
â€” nazz. (@syaffzulkifli) August 16, 2019

“Same goes for this kid. Eventhough its annoying, I’d still buy it…”
via Twitter

(Image Credit: Twitter)

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Thou shall not take the name of “mom” in vain!

while my adik will always guna nama mak i walhal dia yg nak 🌚🙆🏻♀ pic.twitter.com/FgFtC9Lsjd
â€” hana (@hsfeaa) August 15, 2019

“While my sibling would use my mom’s name, eventhoug they are the ones who want’s it…”
via Twitter

(Image Credit: Twitter)

Prepaid reloads! Those mobile games aren’t gonna play themselves…

so true .. this is my collections of my brother mintak top up 😂😂😂. pic.twitter.com/vNmtqfD9bp
â€” A L I A A D I Y A N A (@aliaadzahari) August 15, 2019

“So true, this is a collection of my brother asking me for prepaid top-up…”
via Twitter
Bubble Tea is all the rage, why not ask for a “free sample”

Me as adik 😂😂 pic.twitter.com/gsfe2Ga9F3
â€” Ameera 🌼 (@nrlfatinamirah) August 16, 2019

Saya pun sama.. Pau kakak sayaa.. kehkeh 😘😘 pic.twitter.com/k8ujpa4VyJ
â€” Ziera Hange Zoe (@NurAzieraMdShah) August 15, 2019

“Me too… I would pow my sister… Hahah…”
via Twitter
A lot of thirsty kids out there too…

same😂 pic.twitter.com/yDCnyhMkMX
â€” Nur Syahirah 👑 (@SyahirahStella) August 15, 2019

Such a sweet talker!

Ni yang adik aku punya. Nak apa2 baru nak puji hahahaha pic.twitter.com/DVth2bShCm
â€” Rude Paul 🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@nadilahzahidah) August 16, 2019

“This is my brother. He’ll praise me only when he wants something…”
via Twitter

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Ma dude even used the thread to get MORE stuff from his sister… LOL!

Meanwhile my sis… pic.twitter.com/CpuxaoOFzq
â€” JunCookie (@mrymfauzan) August 15, 2019

(Image Credit: Twitter)

Haih… who said it was easy being the elder sibling in the family!
But one thing’s for sure, no matter how annoyed or ridiculous the requests might be, these awesome Abang and Kakak still did everything in their power (or pockets…) to fulfil their Adik-adik’s desires.
Kudos to the caring, loving, responsible and incredibly patient elder brothers and sisters out there!
Have you ever gotten requests from your younger siblings?
Or are you yourself guilty of pow-ing your Abang or Kakak?
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Oversea Restaurant Introduces Lava Mooncake & Mid-Autumn Festival Set Menus

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Oversea Restaurant is back with a variety of mooncake selections this year that are bold and set to impress in accordance with their theme this year, Crazy Rich Flavours (yes, inspired by the Crazy Rich Asians movie!).

Their 2022 menu will feature both classic tastes and new innovations.
Bright, colourful, and bold is the name of the game this year.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Look out for the brand new Lava Series mooncake featuring exciting flavours such as Matcha Lava, Custard Lava, and Durian Lava.
Matcha Lava Mooncake for that matcha-lover in your life.(Credit: Oversea Restaurant)
Otherwise, browse the Snowy Series of mooncake, which has a variety of flavours to choose from. Other than the usual lotus paste filling and red bean filling, the Snowy series also features other more modern flavours like red dragon fruit and pandan, which are a light yet fragrant addition to their mooncake selection.
If you want to keep things a little more traditional, pick up some of their Baked Series. They have classic flavours such as single yolk lotus paste, white lotus paste, and red bean, but also some fun flavours like chocolate and red dragon fruit too.
Traditional-style mooncakes, packed with fruits and nuts, or even dragonfruit? Why not?(Credit: Oversea Restaurant)
They even have the very classic options such as Shanghai-style single yolk mooncake or packed with assorted fruits and nuts for a true blast to the past.
All the mooncakes will come packed in vibrant floral designs with vivid colours, staying true to their Crazy Rich Flavours theme while being impressive gifts for others.
A Mid-Autumn Yee Sang
Additionally, they have also a brand-new platter for the restaurant this year called Moonlight Swirl, which is inspired by yee sang as usually enjoyed during Chinese New Year.
The special menu item comes interesting ingredients such as roasted duck and lotus seeds.(Credit: Oversea Restaurant)
Much like usual yee sang, the Moonlight Swirl comes with a variety of ingredients on a plate which is then tossed in the air to celebrate the spirit of reunion and togetherness during the Mid-Autumn season.
However, the ingredients and flavours used are different. Succulent roasted duck pieces are used here instead of the salmon used during CNY, and steamed wraps are provided for a mini-DIY spring roll sort of experience.
A plate of Moonlight Swirl. It looks very much like yee sang served at Chinese New Year but with different ingreadients.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
It’s definitely something fun to do with family and friends to kick off a festive Mid-Autumn Festival!
The Overseas Restaurant’s Mid-Autumn Festival Set Menu is hand-picked by each outlet’s head chef, but will all come with the Moonlight Swirl and end with a delicious course of mooncakes.
For more information, visit the Oversea Restaurant website or Facebook or Instagram.

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M’sian Borders May Reopen For Tourists Beginning March 1, Says NRC

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Malaysia may be able to reopen its borders for tourists and international travellers as early as 1 March 2022!

According to Malay Mail, a proposal has been agreed on by members of the National Recovery Council (NRC). Chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin noted that this proposal was a mutual decision by all members, not a personal one.
He pointed out that the reopening of our borders are vital in reviving the nation’s economy. Business and tourism industries have been hit especially hard during these two years.
Muhyiddin also said that Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has mentioned that compulsary quarantines will not be necessary.
The proposal, which suggests reopening borders as early as 1 March, is now waiting for approval from Prime Minister Ismail Sabri and his cabinet.

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“No Straight Roads” By M’sian Indie Game Developer Set For Global Release On 25 August

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Local video game developer, Metronomik will be releasing their first title ‘No Straight Roads’ starting 25 August.

What you need to know: ‘No Straight Roads’ will focus around music with a bit of Malaysian culture thrown into the mix such as Dikir Barat.
Many Malaysian elements are showcased in this video game, including the wayang kulit and dikir barat songs which are accompanied by Bahasa Malaysia subtitles. The voice actors used in the video game are also local talents.Metronomik Chief Executive Officer Wan Hazmer Wan Abd Halim via Bernama
Where will it be available : Wan Hazmer said that the action-adventure game will be available on Playstation 4, Xbox, Nintendo Switch and PC via the Epic Games Store.
You can also pre-order the rhythm-infused third-person title through Metronomik’s website.

Read more:
Video game created by local talents to break into international market (Bernama)

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PDRM Wants To Provide Housing Facility To At Least 90% Of Their Personnel

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The police are planning to provide housing to 90% of their personnel according to Federal Police Logistics and Technology Department Director Datuk Seri Rosli Ab Rahman.
What You Need To Know: Only 57% of the police force (124,331 officers and staff), are given place to stay at either police quarters or officers’ accommodation according to their ranks.
Their target is 90 per cent or housing for 118,726 personnel.
Where they are now: At the moment, only 63,832 of them receive government accommodation and they have about 11,484 units still under construction that cost RM 1.95 billion at various places nationwide.
Meanwhile, around 39,876 police personnel were not provided with accommodation but received a monthly allowance for rentals.
What the police are doing: The police have tried other means to increase housing facilities for their members, including land swaps under privatisation projects involving some 6,573 quarters.
Read more:
Housing facility to be given to least 90 per cent of police personnel. (NST)

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Ismail Sabri: Wearing Face Mask Only Mandatory In CROWDED Public Places

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Wearing a face mask is only mandatory in crowded public places, said Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He made the clarification during his Covid-19 press conference yesterday (15 December) after a viral post on social media reported that an individual had been fined for failing to wear a face mask in a public area, even though he was alone.
Only in crowded public places
Explaining the logic behind wearing a face mask, Ismail Sabri said it wasn’t necessary to wear one if you were alone and practised physical distancing.
There are many public places including parks, but if you are alone there is no need to wear a mask because it is only compulsory in crowded public places. In crowded markets, buses and LRT, it is a must to wear face masks. Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, Senior Minister (Defence) of Malaysia
He said that sometimes wearing a face mask isn’t possible even in public areas, such as when you’re eating at a restaurant, citing the reason for spaced seating at eateries.
The news was not well received
Despite the obvious loosening of rules, Malaysians online were not amenable to the announcement.
Many expressed that it would be difficult to define the exact meaning of “crowded places”, while others said that changing the SOP would lead to more confusion among the community.
How many person per square meter is considered as crowded? Or up to the whim and fancy of the enforcer? Good mood, not crowded. Bad mood, crowded. Can’t just keep it simple i.e. mask on in public area? Are we not to fight the pandemic?— Vincent Chong (@vinsen76) December 16, 2020
Kembalikan duit RM1000 Encik Lee! https://t.co/LLXArBrh6E— Yvonne #RakyatJagaRakyat 🕊 🇲🇾 (@yvonneAPY) December 16, 2020

Hah?! I think I'll keep my mask on all the time just in case this is too confusing. https://t.co/7z1d4b4lik— Denise Justine (@denisejlee) December 16, 2020

RM1,000 fine for failing to wear a face mask
On 1 August 2020, the government made wearing face masks mandatory in public places. Those who failed to do so are liable to an RM1,000 fine under Act 342 Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988.
We attached Ismail Sabri’s actual press conference video below for you to show the Abam policeman if he stops you. He starts talking about face masks at the 4-minute mark.

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Malaysian Slave Labour Forced To Eat Rat Meat While In Myanmar

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A Malaysian slave labour was forced to eat rat meat with mustard sauce and bread while detained in Myanmar.

The diet was punishment for failing to meet the Key Performance Index (KPI) set by the criminal syndicate controlling him.
The man shared his story after getting away from the notorious KK Park in northern Myanmar and returning to Malaysia recently.
Parents & siblings of Malaysian job scam victims appealed to Beijing to help save their sons and daughters who are held captive in the notorious KK park in Myawaddy, southern Myanmar. Earlier, led by NGOs, they attempted to hand over a memorandum to chinese embassy in KL . pic.twitter.com/XWbjrvlIIy— Melissa Goh (@MelGohCNA) October 17, 2022
He told Sin Chew when met at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) that he was tricked into working in Myanmar and lived an inhumane life for 10 months.
The 21-year-old Chinese man was lured by a high-paying job advertisement on Facebook in February this year.
He thought he would work in Kelantan but was kidnapped and taken to Myanmar to work for an online fraud group.
After repeated requests to the person in charge of the group, he finally obtained the other party’s consent to release the person at RM40,000.
After being transported to the Thai border, he sought help from a man named Wong, a Malaysian businessman.
He finally returned home safely with additional help from the Malaysian International Humanitarian Organization (MHO).
He was met by Datuk Hishamuddin Hashim, the organisation’s secretary-general, upon his arrival at KLIA.
Thousands Of Malaysians Are Still Trapped
The victim, who did not want to be named, said that when he was imprisoned in KK Park, he was forced to work 17 hours a day.
If he failed to meet the KPI, he was punished by being forced to eat rat meat and other corporal punishments.
READ MORE: Chinese Gangsters Offer RMB 1 Million Bounty For Malaysians Who Escaped Slave Labour In Laos
According to his observations, thousands of Malaysians are still trapped in KK Park.
The only way for victims to return home is by bringing in a certain amount of money through scams.
The amount of money is based on the rules of their respective groupings.
Malaysian man who applied for job as translator in Thailand injected with unknown liquid before being taken to KK Park in Myanmar https://t.co/Izf2rgQQx2— Dimsumdaily Hong Kong (@dimsumdaily_hk) September 14, 2022
For his safe return to China today, he is particularly grateful to Wong, Hishamuddin and the Malaysian government.
He also hopes that fellow Malaysians will learn from his experience and not follow in his footsteps.
READ MORE: Malaysian Slave Labourers In Myanmar Saw Woman From KL Who Went Missing Five Months Ago
Lured And Trapped Into Slavery In South East Asia
Modern slavery has become a heated topic among Malaysians ever since the issue was first raised and reported in great lengths on local media.
Initially, many thought those were isolated cases involving fewer than a few hundred people.
READ MORE: Malaysians Sold For Up To RM50k As ‘Slaves’ In Myanmar
Nevertheless, as time passed, the issue snowballed into a major regional issue involving not just Malaysia.
It also affected other regional countries and territories such as China, Hong Kong and Taiwan, whose citizens are forced to work illegally as scammers in Myanmar, Cambodia, Vietnam and even Thailand.
Myanmar’s human trafficking/organ harvesting “KK Park” owner engages in illegal gambling in line with China’s “Belt and Road” policy ?KK Park owner had served as honorary chair of several S.E. Asian Chinese Chambers of Commerce! https://t.co/sEBdpjcFHp https://t.co/JWzGWJR4mA— Oda Nobunaga 織田信長ではない (@Nobunaga0804) August 17, 2022
So far, the various countries involved are still unable to come up with exact statistics on the number of victims from their respective countries.
And with so many rumours circulating, we cannot tell whether they are real or false.
It has been said that as many as 100,000 Chinese nationals have been scammed, while the Taiwanese authorities have estimated over a thousand Taiwanese have been victimized.
As for Malaysia, we can only estimate that at least thousands of people have fallen victim to job scams from what we have heard from the rescued victims.
Andy Vermaut shares:Malaysia under pressure to use Asean as platform to tackle human trafficking, end job scams: NGO calls on Malaysian PM to get Asean counterparts, including Laos and Cambodia, to close down scam syndicates operating in their… https://t.co/4dgMLkRB10 Thank you. pic.twitter.com/jX1tgNwjxZ— Andy Vermaut (@AndyVermaut) September 20, 2022

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Raided RexKL Guests Allegedly Subjected To Demeaning Questions And Poor Treatment By Authorities

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On the night of 29 October, guests at the Halloween private party ‘Shagrilla’ were raided by the police and the Federal Territory Islamic Religious Department (JAWI).

They were detained for allegedly promoting vice and for offences related to cross-dressing.
READ MORE: Netizens, Politicians And Artists Express Regret On Halloween Party Raid At RexKL
Activist Numan Afifi, who was among those arrested at the Halloween party in RexKL, revealed that party guests were allegedly subjected to humiliating and demeaning questions by the authorities.
Numan posted two pictures showing a section of the form on Twitter. Some of the questions asked were:
Have you had unnatural sex?Have you taken hormones or had surgery?Why is your voice like that?What’s the condition of your clothes when you were arrested?
Ridiculous questioning by JAWI, ‘have you had unnatural sex’ or ‘have you taken hormone or had surgery’ or informally like ‘you’re straight, right?’ or ‘why is your voice like that’ https://t.co/PLCGvhtJla pic.twitter.com/wPmPl5hRg1— Numan Afifi (@NumanAfifi) November 1, 2022
Numan added that those who were arrested were questioned for almost 3 hours. They were eventually let go but were told to return for investigation again at a later date.
He alleged that the way they were treated was pure intimidation and harassment from religious authorities.
In addition, Numan claimed the authorities treated the other guests at RexKL badly that night.
JAWI officers asked them humiliating and demeaning personal questions, some were hold up for questioning for almost 3 hours and were told to come in for investigation again on another date. This is pure intimidation and harassment from religious authorities. https://t.co/SQb2h7WLSn— Numan Afifi (@NumanAfifi) October 31, 2022
The police was equally horrendous to other #REXKL patrons that night. While dozens were told to pee in cups, one activist sighted one handcuffed person by the police in a toilet, there was also account of one transwoman slapped by the police because she refused to pee standing.— Numan Afifi (@NumanAfifi) November 1, 2022
Some netizens were shocked by the blatant hate from some parties and continued to condemn the raid. They said what transpired was akin to harassment against a marginalised community.
Life has always been tough on lesbian, gay, bisexual, and transgender (LGBT) members who persistently face persecution and discrimination in a conservative country.
However, the LGBT community is not alone because LGBT allies have voiced their support for the community and will continue to fight for human rights.
Netizens also praised the lawyers and doctors who stepped up to help the arrested guests that night.
Some worried that the recent invasion of the rights and space of the LGBT community will eventually happen to other communities too.
I am shocked at how much hate there is in Malaysia today towards the LGBTQ community. This has no doubt come about through years of vilifications from those in positions of power. If not nipped in the bud, the increasing hatred could eventually lead to violence.— Peter Goh (@PGOH8) October 31, 2022
I don’t think I realised how homophobic/transphobic Malaysian Twitter still was until I started reading the replies to tweets about the #REXKL raid. People saying that it’s “good” or “deserved”. Just disgusting behavior.— Joel Tweets Here (@DearSirJoel) October 30, 2022
ning baizura bravely uploaded herself singing her song, pelangi untukmu, as a sign of solidarity & love for LGBTQ malaysians in light of the persecution at shagrilla last night. she has worked with many queer people in her life, those she adore & those who adore her. 🤍— Lúthien (@notsoaidil) October 30, 2022
Also few of the doctors that stepped up when someone needed medical attention from fainting 👍— hong³ (@vivahong) October 30, 2022
This is why when people tell LGBTIQA people to keep quiet and wait for “other” political processes to fall into place are wrong.All rights are connected. If they can invade and erode queer spaces, they WILL erode and invade your community too. Don’t let them.— Michelle Yesudas (@MichelleYesudas) October 29, 2022
what happened at REXKL is disgusting.it was a private eventthey had legal permitsattendees were harming no onefive to ten years ago this never would’ve happened — incredibly disappointing to see malaysia regressing in human rights— OJY drinks water! (@stankidrauhl2nd) October 30, 2022

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Klang Valley Water Resumes Almost 12 Hours BEFORE Expected Time

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72% of households affected by yesterday’s unexpected water cut have had their water supply restored.

Sehingga jam 10:00 pagi, pemulihan bekalan air di 463 kawasan yang terjejas telah mencapai tahap 72%. Bekalan air di kesemua kawasan yang terjejas akan diterima secara berperingkat-peringkat, rujuk di pautan https://t.co/XBNSFRAOci#AirSelangor #HentiTugas #1216SgSemenyih pic.twitter.com/dFGqGFrgb8— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) December 17, 2021
Yesterday’s unexpected water cut due to diesel pollution in Sungai Semenyih affected 463 areas across Klang Valley.
READ MORE: Water Cuts In 463 Areas Across Klang Valley Due to Diesel Pollution In Sg Semenyih
Later, it was announced by Air Selangor that residents can expect full resumption of water by Friday, 17 December, at 11.30pm.
However, while many residents were resigned to yet another day without water, water resumption began late last night and by the time of writing, nearly all affected areas have resumed water services.

Only certain areas are still affected. Most areas already have a full restoration of water, while the rest have some supply.
Keep track of your area with their handy map here.

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7 BTS Designs Coming To 7-Eleven’s Coffee Drinks!

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BTS ARMY is in for a treat, because as more brands try to collaborate with BTS, it just means more collectables for us to show our love!

Even local stores such as 7-Eleven Malaysia is bringing in BTS merchandise, this time in 7 different designs on their coffee drinks.
V, RM, Suga, Jin, Jimin, Jungkook, and J-hope will grace the cover of the new Hy BTS Special Package Coffee cans in Cold Brew Americano, Hot Brew Vanilla Latte, or Hot Brew Macadamia Mocha Latte.

These ones are brand new designs, different from their collaboration earlier this year, when the 7 band members graced the cans with their headshots.
This time, they are lounging casually in full-body images on a background of black, bronze, or gold (depending on the coffee flavour).
These limited edition designs are available exclusively in 7-Eleven stores for RM11.90 each.

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llaollao Frozen Yoghurt Turns Black For Black Friday

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What colour pops into your head when you think of frozen yoghurt? White right?

Well, it’s gonna be painted black this Friday!
llaollao is launching their limited edition frozen yoghurt, called llaollao in Black (lIB).
It’s only gonna be available for one day – this Friday, 25 November, which is actually on Black Friday.
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We don’t know what it’ll taste like but we hope it’ll taste as good as it looks.
The new limited edition lIB will be available at all llaollao stores nationwide so get ready for a whole lot of queuing.
Usually, natural black-flavoured food comes from activated charcoal, squid ink, dark cocoa powder and more.
READ MORE: Do Blueberries Really Give Out Blue Hues? – Where Do These Natural Colourings Come From?
 What do you think about this upcoming black frozen yoghurt?
Is it charcoal flavoured or just gonna be artificially flavoured in black? Let’s find out this Friday.
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READ MORE: llaollao Malaysia Kini Terima Sijil Halal Dari JAKIM

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Hari Raya Aidilfitri SOP & MCO Updates To Be Announced This Evening

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Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob is expected to announce the standard operating procedures (SOP) for the upcoming Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations during a press conference slotted for 4 pm this evening, (27 April).

The public is also expected to learn further updates on the current Movement Control Orders(MCO) that are enforced nationwide.
It is speculated that the country could see tougher guidelines set in place during the Aidilfitri celebrations to prevent further Covid-19 outbreaks.
Data from the Health Ministry (MOH) projected that Malaysia could record as many as 5,000 cases daily by the end of May if SOPs are not adhered to.

READ MORE: Malaysia Is Dangerously In The Path Of A 4th Wave Of The Covid-19 Pandemic
Six states in Malaysia including the Klang Valley are placed under the Conditional Movement Control Order (MCO) while 10 other states are under Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) from 15 – 28 April.
Malaysians are also prohibited from crossing state borders as the government moves to curb people from travelling to ‘balik kampung’ for the holiday season.
READ MORE: PDRM Is Gonna Spot-Check Houses With Many Cars To Find People Who Disobey SOP & Balik Kampung

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Malaysia Reaffirms Fight Against Climate Change On United Nations Day

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Malaysia joins the rest of the world in celebrating United Nations Day which is commemorated annually on 24 October.

United Nations Day marks the anniversary of its founding in 1945. It’s also a celebration of the diverse cultures, religions, and languages around the world while spreading the message of world peace.
Malaysia joined the United Nations in 1957 and has been elected as a member of the UN Security Council on four occasions between 1965 and 2016.
In addition, Malaysia was also elected as a member of the Economic and Social Council on seven occasions between 1971 and 2010.

According to a press statement by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Malaysia is proud to be elected recently for the third time to the UN Human Rights Council for the 2022-2024 term.
“Malaysia is a firm believer in promoting peaceful coexistence between nations and between different peoples, faiths and cultures,” the statement reads.
To support UN’s goals to achieve a nuclear-weapons-free world, Malaysia will continue playing an active role in nuclear disarmament. Malaysia is also chairing Main Committee I on Nuclear Disarmament at the upcoming 10th Review Conference of the Non-Proliferation Treaty (NPT) early next year.
Malaysia reaffirms its stand to fight climate change with a commitment to achieve a carbon-neutral nation by 2050.
The country also looks forward to participate in the upcoming 26th Conference of Parties (COP26) to the UN Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC). It is scheduled to be held in Glasgow, United Kingdom from 31 October to 12 November 2021.

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PDRM Arrests Suspect Who Threw His Drink At A Toll Operator On KESAS Highway In Viral Video

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The man who was caught throwing his drink at a toll operator on the KESAS Highway in a CCTV video that has been making rounds online, has been arrested by the police.

According to a report by Berita Harian, Subang Jaya District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Risikin Satiman said the suspect who is in his thirties had also threatened the victim.

The incident, which took place at 7am, began when the suspect drove his Perodua Bezza into lane 30 of the KESAS Highway toll plaza from Puchong heading towards USJ, Subang Jaya.
While in the lane, the suspect tried to top up his Touch ‘n Go card at the booth. However, the victim informed him that his card could only be topped up in lane 28 of the toll plaza. The suspect, following the victim’s instructions, then went to lane 28.
The man returned to lane 30 at 9.05am the same day and scolded the victim by saying ‘don’t mess with me’.Assistant Commissioner Risikin Satiman via Berita Harian
The suspect then threw the drink he was carrying at the victim and drove away in his Perodua Bezza, leaving the scene.
Elaborating further, Risikin said the traumatised victim then lodged a police report over the incident.
The case is now being investigated under Section 506 of the Malaysian Penal Code, which deals with punishment for criminal intimidation.
It states that whoever commits the offence of criminal intimidation shall be punished with imprisonment for a term which may extend to two years or with fine or with both.

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Free Rapid KL Train Rides For Persons With Disabilities This Weekend

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Persons With Disabilities (PWD) can ride the Rapid KL train service for free this weekend (5th and 6th December), in conjunction with the National OKU Day 2020 celebration.

It involves all Rapid KL operated rail services including the:
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According to reports by Berita Harian, the offer is given to all Malaysians who have an official OKU card issued by the Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM).
Outside of the special promotion period – Prasarana, Rapid KL’s train and bus operator – also offers a 50% discount to consumers with disabilities.
It’s also reported that they’ve been building and upgrading all of their facilities, including trains and buses, to be more OKU-friendly.
For instance, the Ampang LRT Line was upgraded in 2012 with elevated facilities and raised platform areas to facilitate wheelchair movement.

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While In Lockdown, Every SEA Country Except Malaysia Read More

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Southeast Asia went into lockdown during the Covid-19 outbreak for the time period of January to May 2020, which meant that most people ended up at home with a lot of time on their hands.
Our neighbours took this opportunity to buy plenty of books for leisure reading, but Malaysia had another idea and was the only country to have a decrease in search interest for books.
According to an in-depth survey by iPrice Group, Hong Kong, Singapore, Vietnam, Philippines, and Indonesia experienced a surge in book searches online during this period.

Most significantly, Vietnam showed a whopping 3,061% increase in book interest, followed by Singapore at 1669%, and Indonesia at 212%.
Malaysia, on the other hand, saw a decrease of 42%. However, popular categories such as music books for the Royal Schools of Music exams, best-selling popular literature such as the Harry Potter series, and medical books were top searches here.

This doesn’t mean that Malaysians don’t read, of course. iPrice also noted that Malaysians were possibly exploring alternatives to physical books, such as e-books and audio books.
Adult colouring books were one of the most popular categories in Vietnam, Hong Kong, and Singapore. While some may be surprised, colouring has been proven to be therapeutic, which makes sense during these trying times.
This author spent quite a lot of time colouring too, and can confirm that therapeutic effects doubles with a cat around.(Credit: TRP)
In Indonesia, top searched books were school textbooks as one of the largest bookstores in Indonesia announced a temporary closure as the Indonesian government suspended schools for two weeks.
The second most searched book in Indonesia was an unofficial fanbook of popular Korean boyband BTS.

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There’s A Rising Trend Of Covid-19 Deaths In Pregnant Woman And It’s Scary

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The news of celebrated singer Siti Sarah passing away due to Covid-19 shocked the nation and the news that made headlines across the world was how it happened after she gave birth and never got to hold her baby.

Siti Sarah was eight months pregnant. Unfortunately, she was also unvaccinated.
Heavily pregnant Siti Sarah with her family in July 2021.(Credit: sitisarahraissuddin / Instagram)
The rise in numbers of pregnant mothers with Covid-19
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In a recent statement by Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the rise first became apparent in October last year with an average of 200 pregnant mothers catching the virus in the following months thereafter.
Seven months later in May this year, the number more than quadrupled with 850 expectant mothers infected and there were 899 cases reported in June.
Of those who are in intensive care, there has been an increase from 3% on 10 July to 5.3% on 7 August.
Dr Noor Hisham pointed out that while only 1 in 220 cases of infection involved pregnant women, they are over-represented in the ICU.
“The ratio of Covid-19-infected pregnant women receiving intensive care, compared to the total number of critical Covid-19-infected patients, is 1 in 20,” he said.
The majority of those who died were unvaccinated
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Dr Noor Hisham reports the first rise of deaths in expectant mothers was detected in June with 17 reported. Among the deaths were two mothers who received only one dose of the Covid1-9 vaccine and the other 15 were unvaccinated.
47% of those deaths had some form of comorbidity.
As of 8 August, the MoH has recorded a total of 146,759 pregnant mothers who have registered for the Covid-19 vaccine on MySejahtera with 83,251 who have received at least one dose of the vaccine. However, only 20% have completed both doses.
Studies have shown an increased risk of developing severe Covid-19 if they are infected, compared with non-pregnant women of a similar age.
Registration for vaccination of pregnant women is still low
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In a report by the Malay Mail, based on the estimated number of pregnant women a year, the percentage of pregnant women who registered to get vaccinated on the MySejahtera application is still low, at 40%.
Although a personal choice, the Special Committee on Ensuring Access To Covid-19 Vaccine Supply (JKJAV) notes that the risk of contracting a Covid-19 infection outweighs the risk of the vaccine and that every pregnant woman should consider getting vaccinated.
The vaccination should be administered between 14 to 33 weeks of gestation.
If in doubt, consult your doctor to enable you to make an informed decision.

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“Thanks For The Gift” Malaysian Olympic Diver Shows Off Friendship Cardigan Made By British Athlete

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Malaysian Olympic diver Cheong Jun Hoong not too long ago showed off a neat handmade present she got from fellow British athlete Tom Daley who recently went viral for his peculiar hobby.

Postings on Instagram shared by the two had them celebrating their friendship with 31-year-old Jun Hoong modelling a bright pink cardigan that Tom had personally crocheted for his dear friend.
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Tom recently caught the world’s attention when he was seen knitting at the stands of the Women’s 3m Springboard Final at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics.
Oh this? Just Olympic champ @TomDaley1994 knitting in the stands while watching the diving. 🧶 pic.twitter.com/o17i6vsG2j— Olympics (@Olympics) August 1, 2021
The 27-year-old gold medalist had described the tangly hobby as his “secret weapon” to keep him sane.
The man also has an entire page dedicated to his craft where he regularly makes things such as sweaters, dolls and those mats your grandma puts on the TV.

Tom also auctions off his crochet creations for charity and had recently raised more than RM34,000 to fund research and treatment of brain tumors, which had taken his father’s life in 2011.
He and his diving partner Matty Lee won their first Olympic gold in the Men’s Synchronized 10m Platform Finals this year.
To celebrate, Tom had knitted a small cozy, where he can store his shiny new gold medal and prevent it from getting scratched.
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Health D-G: CMCO Doesn’t Mean We Are Free, Important To Follow SOP

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Malaysians finally feel like they can take a literal breath of fresh air as we venture outside the safety of our houses for the first time after 47 days of confining ourselves to our homes.
Today (4 May) is the first day of the conditional movement control order (CMCO), a modification to the movement control order (MCO) implemented by the government since 18 March 2020 to control the spread of the Covid 19 infections in the country.
This modification now allows, among others, more than one person to travel in a single private vehicle and most businesses to resume their operations.

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Despite these looser rules, the Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah wants to remind everyone that the MCO has only been relaxed, and not lifted entirely.
Highlighting that the actual last date of the fourth phase of the MCO was on 12 May, Dr Noor Hisham stressed that the public cannot celebrate yet.
Instead, he said it was up to the people and their disciplined practise and compliance with the standard operating procedures (SOP) of the CMCO that will help the government maintain the flattened Covid-19 curve and achieve zero daily positive cases.

Self-regulation is the controlling of a process or activity by the people or organizations that are involved in it rather than by an outside organization such as the government.— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 3, 2020

In our excitement over the fact that we are no longer required to lock ourselves indoors, it is important to remember that for the last two days, the number of new positive Covid-19 cases has gone back to triple-digit numbers.
After 16 days of recording new cases in double-digit numbers, 122 positive new cases were recorded on 3 May, an increase from the day before which saw 105 new cases.

#COVID19 Daripada 122 kes baharu hari ini, 52 adalah kes import dan 70 adalah kes tempatan.Daripada 70 kes tempatan, 24 kes di PKPD dan 46 kes PKP. pic.twitter.com/Hijve3LAAi— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 3, 2020

Despite the rise in new Covid-19 cases, the decision to implement the CMCO announced by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on 1 May is now underway and the government will only be closing areas which record an increased number of cases.
If youâ€™re among those who donâ€™t feel like the country is ready to open our doors yet, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told the press on 3 May that the public can report people violating the SOP of the CMCO to the police.
He also recommended that the public download the governmentâ€™s MyTrace app which can be used to help the government track those who have been infected with Covid-19 and their close contacts.

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M’sian “Shops” While Asleep, Wakes Up To A Cartful Of Paid Purchases

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We’ve all heard of sleepwalking (also known by its fancier name somnambulism), but did you know that there are other activities that your body may automatically do while asleep?

These kind of sleeping disorders are called parasomnia, which covers unwanted sleep behaviours such as sleepwalking, sleep driving (dangerous!), sleep talking, and even sleep… shopping?
For Twitter user Seri, who suffers from a parasomnia that allows her to use her phone such as to reply texts while asleep, waking up to text notifications may not be too uncommon.
However, Seri woke up from an afternoon nap with a cartful of payment confirmations from her online shopping account.
okay so sometimes i ada masalah text orang time tidur so tadi petang i tidur kejap and woke up nampak banyak gila noti from shopee??!! Then bukak shopee i was like “SHID DID I JUST SHOP WHEN I WAS ASLEEP??!!!” pic.twitter.com/kHThPxcVfz— seri 💗 (@xserizahra) February 12, 2022
For someone with parasomnia, she naturally assumed that she had completed all her purchases while asleep, and was understandably distressed as the whole order costed a good bit of money.
It was not what it seemed
However, it turns out that her parasomnia hasn’t yet extended to online shopping while asleep. Instead, it was actually her boyfriend who has made those purchases through her account because he didn’t know what to buy for Valentine’s Day.
apparently my bf bought it for me 😭☝🏼 dia taktau nak beli apa so he opened my shopee and beli stuff from my cart shdhsjsjks 😭😭💖✨ pic.twitter.com/u5NJLeRC1v— seri 💗 (@xserizahra) February 12, 2022
In an excerpt of texts shared by Seri, she was telling her boyfriend that she had accidentally bought these purchases online when her boyfriend replied that she hadn’t.
Instead, he cheekily noted that it was an early Valentine’s Day gift to her.
Speaking to TRP, Seri explained that while she and her boyfriend have been together for 3 years, this is the first time they are celebrating Valentine’s Day together.
I never ask him to buy me stuff because I know students are broke. So now since he has started working, he just wants to buy me stuff.Seri to TRP
She also claims that while her boyfriend isn’t a fan of Valentine’s Day celebrations, he does it for her because he knows she loves the special day.
Previously, she had logged in to her Shopee account on her boyfriend’s computer, which was how he had access to her shopping cart.
A secret Valentine’s hack?
Her story quickly went viral, inspiring both men and women. Many netizens jokingly shared the story with their partner in hopes that they would do the same for them, or were inspired to do the same for their partner.
Why is this the sweetest thing. Now i want to try it too hopefully tak kantoi 🤣🤣— . (@TelurHensem) February 14, 2022
Others shared that they only used their shopping cart as reference and usually do not mean to actually make those purchases.
I hope my husband tak buat surprise macam ni sebab I only put on cart sebab nak buat reference je. And yeah, I dont prefer surprises https://t.co/YR6k0U9Irm— Alnoa (@Aliaanoah) February 14, 2022
Supposedly, the moral of the story is simply to know your partner’s habits and whether or not they would enjoy the surprise! After all, you should know them best.

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Covid-19 Cases Worldwide Now Reach 5 Million

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Covid-19 cases around the world have reached to 5 million with the death toll now at 328,000.
According to the World Health Organisation, Latin America has surpassed the United States and Europe in the number of new daily infections.
The organisation said that 106,000 new cases were reported in the last 24 hours in the continent – the highest daily figure since the outbreak began.
The country with the highest number of infections, the United States has now recorded at least 1,577,758 cases of Covid-19 and 94,729 related deaths, based on a CNN report which quoted statistics from the Johns Hopkins University.
New York still has the highest number of cases, with 356,458 and 28,743 deaths.
Russia, the nation with the second highest number of infections reported 150 new fatalities on 22 May in the past 24 hours – a record daily rise.
The country’s official nationwide death toll from the virus is now 3,249 with the number of infections at 326,448. This is after 8,894 new coronavirus cases were reported on 22 May.
As for Brazil, the third most infected country reported a record of 19,951 cases on 20 May taking total infections to 291,579.
Over in Asia, India reported its biggest jump within the space of 24 hours as 6,088 new cases were recorded in the country just as it tries to loosen the nationwide lockdown.
The number of cases there has now reached 118,447 with 148 deaths.

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Netflix’s Doing A Real-Life ‘Squid Game’ Game Show With A RM20 Million Grand Prize, Here’s How You Can Join In

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Sorry, WHAT?!?

Yeap, you heard it right, guys!
Not only they’re blessing us with a new Season 2 in the future, but they’re also blessing us with a REAL LIFE GAME SHOW based on their number one popular series in Netflix history, SQUID GAME!
And you can join too.
READ MORE: Netflix’s Squid Game Is Confirmed For A Season 2!
The 10-episode competition series that’ll be taking place in 2023 is called Squid Game: The Challenge. Players will compete through a series of games inspired by the original show but with new surprising additions along the way.
Filming in the United Kingdom (UK), their strategies, alliances, and character will be put to the test on live TV as they’ll witness competitors being eliminated around them.
The idea is simple though, if you win, you win big. But if you lose, you’ll go home empty-handed. The stakes are incredibly high.
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No, they won’t kill 455 people, if that’s what you’re asking. Don’t worry, there won’t be any lethal consequences like in the movie. Players won’t be dragged out with a lifeless bloody body out of the game (thank god!) if they lose a round. They’ll get to go home safe and sound, but no money laa.
The fictional series, Squid Game, is known for its creepily dangerous and mysterious live game that contends 456 financially struggling players from all parts of South Korea to win a cash prize of 4.56 million won, displayed in a big hanging piggy bank in the middle of their vast hall. This game is planned and endorsed by rich elites from all around the world, just for their amusement. It’s sorta like the ‘The Hunger Games’, in a way. Wonder if they have a real game show for that though.
The rich elites behind the grippingly harrowing competition in the series.(Credit: @squidgame / Twitter)
According to Brandon Riegg, Netflix VP of Unscripted and Documentary Series, apart from being a massive competition, this reality game show is a social experiment as they turn Director Hwang’s genius fictional masterpiece into reality.
Fans of the drama series are in for a fascinating and unpredictable journey as our 456 real world contestants navigate the biggest competition series ever, full of tension and twists, with the biggest ever cash prize at the end.Brandon Riegg, Netflix VP of Unscripted and Documentary Series
Check their official announcement here!

Do you want to play a game? Enter to join Squid Game: The Challenge at https://t.co/MaXfZnqmvb pic.twitter.com/6gYLXlplDC— Netflix (@netflix) June 14, 2022

Feels surreal huh? Okay, it’s best to say that you need to train for this starting now. Don’t skip gym day guys! Prep yourself with any traditional games you think you would need to know!
Prize Money
People who make the cut for the 456 castings will stand a chance to win the ultimate lump sum cash prize of $4.56 million (RM20 million). You’ll straight up be a millionaire.
Oh, do we need to mention the fact that this is the biggest amount of money offered in reality TV history?
This show will go down in history to be the largest number of casts (456 real players) in reality TV too!
You Can Join Too, Here’s How
Anyone in the world who can speak English is eligible to enter this competition. That includes Malaysians too! They’re going to film in the UK, so of course, you would need to speak the language there.
You just need to be 21 and above, upload a 1-minute video and there you go! They’ll also need a headshot and a full-body length photo of you, so give your best ‘I was born for this’ face in the photos!
As the program will likely take part in early 2023 (or later), you would have to be available for 4 weeks in the UK then (if you get selected to be among the 456 players). For that, you’ll need the necessary documents and passports ready.
Recruitment is now open and you can find out more details at SquidGameCasting.com.
Now, the real question is, do you really have what it takes to win Squid Game?
Do our country proud! Just don’t kill other people though.

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Overseas cinemas to show Avengers: Endgame for 72-hours straight

International cinema chain AMC Theatres is going to screen Avengers: Endgame round-the-clock for three days because of the high demand for pre-sale tickets.

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“AMC guests have already purchased more tickets to AVENGERS: ENDGAME than weâ€™ve ever sold in advance of a filmâ€™s release â€“ and our first shows arenâ€™t until Thursday evening.”
Elizabeth Frank, EVP Worldwide Programming for AMC.
AMC is the largest movie exhibition company in the world with more than 1,000 theatres and nearly 11,100 screens across the globe.
So what are they doing for Avengers: Endgame?

29 AMC theatres are scheduled to be open around the clock Thursday through Friday
 An additional 18 AMC theatres are scheduled to be open around the clock Thursday through Saturday or Friday through Sunday
 An additional 17 AMC theatres are scheduled to be open around the clock Thursday night through Sunday, more than 72 hours straight!

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Unfortunately, the selected cinemas are only in the United States as far as we can tell, but maybe Malaysian cinemas might still follow suit.

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One thing’s for sure. Those scalpers who were selling tickets for hundreds of ringgit can go fly kites.

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“Psychological First Aid Kit” in the works to address mental health issues at work

Some good news for all the burnt out and overworked Malaysian’s out there!
The National Institute of Occupational Safety and Health (Niosh) is working on measures to address mental health issues in the workplace.
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The â€œPsychological First Aid” module, as itâ€™s called, would serve as a guide to help companies identify and assist those suffering from mental health issues in the office, so they would be able to seek the appropriate help that theyâ€™d need.
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The World Health Organisation (WHO) describes workplace stress as an individual’s response to the burdens and anxiety resulting from the demands and pressures at work.
This is often worsened when employees feel that they do not have the proper support from supervisors and colleagues, as well as little control over work processes.

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With the development of the module, Niosh aims to provide a holistic solution to aid both workers and bosses to actively engage mental health problems in the ever stressful working environment.

â€œUltimately, Niosh wants to produce employers and workers who are able to assist and refer problematic workers to counselors, psychologists, and psychiatrists so that they can get proper treatment.â€
Niosh Chairman Tan Sri Lee Lam Thye via Malaysiakini
The development of the program will be done in collaboration with the Health Ministry and several other private institutions, as well as universities.
Niosh had previously warned that neglect of mental and psychological problems at the workplace can lead to serious consequences as it not only affects individuals and organizations but also their pockets.

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Malaysia has seen a three-fold increase in mental health issues in the last 20 years.
The 2017 National Health and Morbidity Survey notes that 29% of Malaysians suffer from depression and anxiety disorders.
But these problems are treatable through early detection and it’s never too late to seek out help.
For those who need it, the University Malaya Hospital (UMMC) psychiatric clinic is open to the public without the need for any referrals or official letters from doctors!

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 For consultation in the psychiatric clinic of government hospitals, you might need a referral letter. However, did you know that the psychiatric clinic in University Malaya Hospital (UMMC) accepts walk in without it? #mmha #mentalhealth #psychology #psychiatry #mentalillness #psychologist #psychiatrist #counsellor #universitymalaya #PPUM #UMMC #pusatperubatanuniversitimalaya #universitymalayamedicalcentre #universityofmalaya #youarenotalone #mentalhealthawareness #talktous
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Scientists: Texting on WhatsApp is good for your health

With social media playing such a big part in our lives, the question as to whether it is detrimental to our health is a hotly debated topic.
Well, the results are in: your online life is could be making your #IRL better.

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Researchers at Edge Hill University, England have found that the widely used, text-based instant messaging app, WhatsApp, could actually be good for our well-being!
Their study saw 200 respondents with an average age of 24 complete an online questionnaire which measured WhatsApp use, reasons for using the app, online bonding, quality of their relationships, group identity and psychosocial outcomes (which basically means the relationship between social factors and a persons thoughts and behaviour).

From the study, their participants reported feeling less loneliness and increased self-esteem as a result of online bonding with friends and family.

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It appears that on average, participants used WhatsApp for around 55 minutes each day, with participants reporting that they largely use it because of its popularity and group chat function.
Researchers also found that the more time their participants spent on the app, the better their relationships with their friends and families.

“There’s lots of debate about whether spending time on social media is bad for our well-being but we’ve found it might not be as bad as we think,”
It seems that using WhatsApp to connect with our close friends is favourable for aspects of our well-being.”
 Research co-author Dr Linda Kaye via The Star

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The findings suggests that social media apps such as WhatsApp could actually be stimulating existing relationships and increasing opportunities for communication. Thus, enhancing usersâ€™ well-being and health…at least socially, anyway.


Health DG Joins BoBoiBoy Animated Universe To Show Everyone They Can Be A Covid-19 Hero!

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As if he’s not busy enough battling the pandemic in real life, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham is also tackling Covid-19 – animation style.

That’s right, Dr Noor Hisham has joined the animated universe of BoBoiBoy to teach everyone how they can be a hero to defeat Covid-19!
And yes, the animated character is voiced by the Health DG himself.
Credit: Monsta/YouTube
BoBoiBoy is a wildly popular Malaysian animated series and franchise produced by Animonsta Studios featuring a team of kids with impressive super powers who protect the Earth from aliens.
In this new Covid-19 public service announcement campaign, BoBoiBoy and his hero friends find their powers useless against the attacking virus.
But a new hero, in the form of Dr Noor Hisham, swoops in to ward off the nasty virus and teaches everyone how to become a hero using CAPP.
Credit: Monsta/YouTube
You don’t need powers to defeat the Covid-19 virus. All you need is CAPP.Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham in the BoBoiBoy universe.
CAPP is an abbreviation in Bahasa for preventative measures one can take to protect themselves from the virus, which are:
Cegah – Prevent the spread of Covid-19 by educating your friends and the communityAmalkan – Practice good hygiene to protect yourself from infectionPatuhi – Comply with the SOPs set by the authorities.Pantau – Monitor your health status to ensure you’re free from symptoms before entering public spaces.
Watch Dr Noor Hisham to learn how you can be a hero too in the video below:

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Delay In MRT Kajang Line Caused By Alarm Issue

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With road traffic being the way it is these days, many rely on public transport especially to get to work.

However, recently there have been many hiccups involving the LRT and MRT operations which caused discomfort for commuters.
This morning, there was a delay involving the Kajang Mrt Line as there was an alarm issue on the obstacle detector between Maluri Station and Kwasa Damansara Station.
This technical problem caused the train to move slower than usual with longers stops at stations.
This caused many to be late as the Maluri station is an important stop, serving as the exchange station for the LRT Ampang line and LRT Sentul Timur line.
As expected, people were outraged by the incident.
Masalahnya bukan laluan kajang je. MRT menghala ke kawasa damansara pun tak sampai2 dari tadi kenapa?? Dah 30minit tunggu 1 train pun takde. Ada masalah tolongla bagitahu.— Sal (@sitisalliana) May 12, 2023
WTH, how many emergency brakes u wan to hav— YT (@YenTingNg2) May 12, 2023
Masalahnya bukan laluan kajang je. MRT menghala ke kawasa damansara pun tak sampai2 dari tadi kenapa?? Dah 30minit tunggu 1 train pun takde. Ada masalah tolongla bagitahu.— Sal (@sitisalliana) May 12, 2023
Train berhenti lama di taman midah, xtahu apa y berlaku di hadapan … train ke arah kajang kerap bertukar2 je ni …— adibah wahab (@WahabAdibah) May 12, 2023
However, after a while, the issue was resolved and the MRT Kajang Line went back to normal.
The issue the public transport system breaking down or having some technical issues are becoming a norm to Malaysians and many are tired of complaining about it.
Will these issues ever see a permanent solution?
What are your thoughts on it?

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Living Or Working In KL? Tell DBKL How To Improve Your City By Answering Their Survey

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If you’re living or working in Kuala Lumpur, here’s your chance to share ideas on how to improve our nation’s capital.

The Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is polling for opinions on how it should better spend its 2022 budget and invites people to decide what the city should prioritize to make it a better place.
DBKL’s jurisdiction covers almost 250 square kilometres and is responsible for things like city planning and maintenance, transportation and traffic management, public works, public housing, environmental protection and a bunch of other stuff like collect parking fees (and fining people for not paying said fees).
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Belanjawan DBKL 2022
The survey will be taking place from 1 April till 31 May 2021.
To participate in the survey, simply head on to the Idea Belanjawan DBKL 2022 website (HERE).
KL-lites will be prompted to choose what DBKL should be focusing on out of 10 different programs in their budget, which includes the following items;
City cleanlinessPublic healthRoads and drainage systemsCity “greening” project, public park maintenance and recreational facilitiesPublic housingCommunity wellbeingManaging hawkers and small businessesSports, tourism and cultural activitiesPublic parking, bus stops and pedestrian walkways.
For example, one can select to te prioritise on increasing the number of “pocket” parks across the city in the city greening section or suggest for DBKL to better maintain the roads in the road and drainage system section.
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The online survey also allows people to write in their ideas in 250 words or less on how each program can or should be managed.
Make our city better
From the looks of things online, KL-lites have already begun sharing their ideas on how to improve things in the city.
Comments online show netizens suggesting things like more parking lots, housing for the homeless, propper trading areas for small businesses, arguing for better infrastructure management and even complaining about the condition of the roads.
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Restaurants Can Now Open Till 10PM …Unless They’re In A Mall?

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Here’s something you might not realise; Although the National Security Council has allowed for eateries to operate until 10pm, this doesn’t necessarily apply to those located in malls.

MyBurgerLab posted a Public Service Announcement (PSA) on their Instagram page recently that the ruling applies to only restaurants outside of malls, meaning customers buying from their in-mall outlets still have to place orders before 7.20pm.
However, we need to update everyone that under the current KKM guidelines, Malls are still required to close by 8pm. In short, that means that restaurants in malls STILL have to close by 8pm.MyBurgerLab via Instagram
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But is that true?
So we dug up MKN’s SOPs and found that eateries can open until 10pm, but it only applies to:
Restaurantsshops/food stallsfood trucksroadside hawkerscirculating hawkersfood court/center hawkersroadside food stalls/kiosks.
It seems that the SOP doesn’t mention malls specifically, even though it does mention that other types of shops such as grocery stores and convenience stores are only allowed to operate between 6.00 am to 8.00 pm.
After scouring the net for when malls close, it turns out that almost all malls seem to close at 8pm. So if you want to order food from restaurants in malls, then remember it has to be before that time.
Sunway Pyramid

One Utama

The Curve

Mid Valley

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[Watch] Man Lying On The Road Thought To Be High On Glue, Turned Out It Was Seizures

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A TikTok user @angahelycha recently shared a video of an encounter that would remind others to give a benefit of the doubt.

He came across a man lying on the pavement at the side of the road and thought that the man was high on glue or was beaten up by strangers.
When he couldn’t get a clear answer from the man, he gathered his courage and approached the man to see if he needed help.
  @angahelycha Sorry tak dengar lu ckap apa. ♬ suara asli – FHM14
It turned out that the man fell while experiencing seizures. That was why his speech was unclear, and his movements were limited.
The man said that he lay on the road for a long time because nobody stopped to help him.
  @angahelycha Reply to @putratigarasa ♬ original sound  – angahelycha
Fortunately, @angahelycha dared to approach him and helped him up. He even gave the man some water to drink and checked to see if the man’s tongue was intact.
Some people who experience seizures can accidentally bite off their tongues.
The man thanked @angahelycha for helping him and sending him home safely.
  @angahelycha Reply to @waklahdoh ♬ suara asli – FHM14
Netizens felt sad to see the man shivering, and he probably felt scared when no one tried to help him.
They thanked @angahelycha for doing what he could to help the poor man and wished him all the best in life.

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Need Refund From Online Sellers Or Chicken Prices Too High? Complain Using This App By KPDNHEP

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Ever had a horrible experience with an online seller that left you losing money or being shocked by the sky high prices of meat during your grocery shopping?

Instead of suffering in silence, Malaysians can actually officially lodge their complaints against irresponsible sellers with the Domestic Trade & Consumer Affairs Ministry’s (KPDNHEP) smartphone application!
Help is just one app away
Ez ADU is a smartphone application developed by KPDNHEP that allows users to make any complaints directly to KPDNHEP so that appropriate action can be taken.
With just one app, users can make a complaint in 4 simple steps:
Key in details of the complaintComplaint reportGeo taggingInclude photos or videos as evidence
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KPDNHEP outlines that examples of misleading practices include:
Fraudulent ServicesFraudulent PricingInternet Transaction FraudSales of Petroleum SubstancesNo Price TagMotor Vehicle WorkshopTelecommunications ServicesScams Scratch and WinFraudulent Hire Purchase AgreementMalpractice of Direct Selling
So this means you can complain about misleading products by online sellers, overcharging at restaurants for water, retailers not displaying prices of goods, abnormally high prices of meats, eggs, poultry and more.
Credit: Farhan Najib Malay Mail
READ MORE: Burger Look Better In The Ad Than On Your Plate? KPDNHEP Wants You To Report False Advertising
If you’re not entirely sure of the price of meats, goods, seafood sold at the grocers, you can check it first at the KPDNHEP Price Catcher website (HERE) to ensure that you’re paying a fair price.
After the complaint has been lodged, users can review the status of complaints and actions taken and go through their history of complaints made.
Does it really work?
Well, plenty of Malaysians online have been sharing their experiences of triumph after lodging complaints with KPDNHEP.
baru tahu info berguna ni pic.twitter.com/K7WatAv1gY— abcidgaf 🌙✨ (@aiman__rahman) April 16, 2021
Do take note that this app requires Android 3.0 and above. For best use, please use Android 4.0 and above and dual-core devices and above.
READ MORE: Wedding Cancelled Due To MCO? Here’s How To Get Your Deposit Back
The Ez ADU can be downloaded from Apple Store (HERE) and Google Playstore (HERE).
If an app is not really your thing, consumers can also forward their complaints (or queries) at the Portal e-Aduan 2.0 (HERE).
Complaints can also be submitted via:Call centre: 1-800-886-800Email: e-aduan@kpdnhep.gov.myWhatsapp: 019-279 4317.

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Hokkien Linguist Pushes For Language Revival Over Fears Of It Dying Out

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Sim Tze Wei, a linguist and President of the Hokkien Language Association of Penang, has raised concerns that Penang’s Hokkien language is dying out.

If you have ever been to Penang, you may have noticed that everyone speaks Hokkien, even ethnic Malay and Indian locals. Widely regarded as one of Penang’s official languages, Penangites regardless of race converse in Hokkien, but younger generations are struggling to speak the language in favour of Mandarin and English.
Sim believes that Hokkien has been endangered because of Han Chinese nationalism, which advocates the use of Mandarin above other Chinese tongues.
In fact, even private Chinese vernacular schools encourage the usage of only Mandarin, while other tongues such as Cantonese and Hokkien (commonly referred to as dialects) are not allowed.
Read more: No, Chinese Malaysians Don’t ALL Speak “Chinese” [TRP]
In fact, Sim is adamant that Hokkien, together with other Chinese-based languages like Cantonese, are full languages on their own instead of the commonly misinterpreted dialects.
He states that Hokkien is not merely a “corrupted” dialect of Mandarin and is instead the lingua franca in many places in Southeast Asia. In fact, Hokkien actually has its own written script, just like written Mandarin, which is derived from the Sinitic script.

Sinitic script is the mother script which gave rise to written languages for communities in China, Japan, Thailand, and Vietnam. These communities then evolved the script to fit their own language.
Sim claims that written Hokkien and written Mandarin are so dissimilar in language that Mandarin readers would not be able to understand any more than half the characters of written Hokkien. In fact, the two languages are more dissimilar than English and German, which shares Germanic roots.
As such, Sim is urging for youngsters to speak to their parents and grandparents in Hokkien with the Speak Hokkien movement, stating that there is always time and opportunities to learn English and Mandarin, but Hokkien is likely to die out with the elderly population.
To raise awareness of potentially losing a language, Sim is currently hosting an exhibition called The Death and Life of Hokkien: How an Ideology Wiped Out Your Language at Cheah Kongsi on Beach Street, Penang, until 25 October later this year.
If you’re unable to travel to Penang for the time being, they have also prepared a short video that explains the history and context of the language.

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Covid-19: 30 More Schools Shut Down In Selangor Today Including Klang, Gombak, Petaling & More

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More Selangor schools have been ordered to shut down today due to the incidence of Covid-19 cases. This time, it is 30 schools.

According to Malaysiakini, the Selangor Education Department sent a circular to 30 headmasters and principals of primary and secondary schools instructing a two day shutdown (28 & 29 April) for contact tracing and sanitation.
The closure is to allow for screening of close contacts and risk evaluation by the district health department.Selangor Education Department circular via Malaysiakini.
Though the circular instructed only two days of closure, the state education department stipulated that the schools must check with the district health officer on the need to extend the school closure.
In the meantime, lessons are to be conducted online.
The list of schools ordered shut due to Covid-19 cases are:
Klang
SJKC PerempuanSJKC Tshing NianSJKC Ying WahSMK Tengku Ampuan JemaahSK Klang
Kuala Selangor
SMK Raja Muda MusaSJKC Chung WahSK Sungai Burung
Sepang
SMK Putra PerdanaSMK CyberjayaSK Sungai Rawang
Petaling Perdana
SMK Bandar Puchong Jaya ASK Setia AlamSJKC Shin Cheng (Harcroft)SMK Puchong PerdanaSK Pusat Bandar Puchong 2SMK Seri KembanganSJKC Yak Chee
Gombak
SK Sg PelongSK Hulu Klang
Petaling Utama
SJKC DamansaraSJKC Sungai BulohSMK Kelana Jaya
Hulu Langat
SK Sungai Ramal DalamSK Bukit RayaSK Dusung NandingSJKC Batu SebelasSJKT Ladang RinchingSK Desa BaiduriSK Bandar Baru Bangi

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Covid-19 cases at 30 schools in Selangor, all ordered to close


[Watch] Reckless Myvi Driver In Kepong Arrested, Turns Out He Steals Vehicles Too

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A Perodua Myvi driver who drove recklessly and tried to intimidate another road user on the Middle Ring Road 2 near Taman Layang-Layang in Kepong has been arrested.

In a video posted on 8 May, the white Myvi braked on the road several times and blocked the car behind from passing or overtaking. The car behind almost hit the Myvi due to this.
When the Myvi was honked at, the Myvi driver held a long stick out of the window and yelled something. A second video showed that the Myvi driver continued harassing the driver behind him even after they changed lanes.
  @utusantvofficial Tiada info masa/tarikh kejadian, video dimuat naik oleh anaangel1994 kira2 6 jam lepas. #TrendingNewsMalaysia #beritaditiktok #fyp ♬ original sound  – UtusanTV
The driver who was harassed and recorded the video lodged a report at Jalan Tun HS Lee Traffic Police Station.
Sentul police chief Beh Eng Lai said the 31-year-old Myvi driver was arrested on 12 May in Kuala Selangor. The suspect has previous criminal offences and will be remanded for three days until Sunday.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the arrest enabled the police to solve cases of vehicle thefts reported in Kuala Lumpur, Selangor and Johor.
Police seized a car key and remote control, a white Myvi with fake number plate PGT124, a 90cm cane, two sets of Yamaha motorcycle keys and three motorcycles with fake registration plates (Yamaha Ego Avantiz, Yamaha Nouvo LC and KTM 790 Adventure).

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‘FF’ Nets Record RM34.2 Million In Revenue For JPJ

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The Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) has earned a total of RM 34, 296, 327 in revenue following the bidding for the special ‘FF’ number plate series.

Transport Minister Anthony Loke announced today that the highest bids were for FF8 (RM950,000) and FF9 (RM911,999) with FF199 being the most popular number, with a total of 34 bidders.
As reported by Bernama, Loke said:

The five numbers which attracted the most interest were FF 199 with 34 bidders, FF 51 with 32 bidders, and FF 155, FF 555 and FF 1688 with 29 bidders each. In terms of total number of bidders and winners, the FF series also saw the highest participation since the launch of the JPJeBid online application on April 15, 2019.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke
He also highlighted that the identities of those who won the bids are kept anonymous.

As long as procedures were followed and the bids were the highest, the individual concerned would win. We do not look at a purchaser’s background.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke
Finally, Loke added that every individual is only allowed to bid on a maximum of three numbers.
You can watch the full press conference here.
READ MORE: FF9 License Plate Bidding Approaches RM1 Million In Malaysia

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Entire Family Infected With Covid-19, Puchong Woman Working Full Time Fought To Nurse Them Back To Health

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Covid-19 patients who are low-risk or asymptomatic now have to quarantine at home if possible, as our public health facilities run out of space. Naturally, this also means that the responsibility of being the primary caregiver falls onto their family members.

While most of the conversation has always focused on the difficulties faced by Covid-19 patients, primary caregivers carry a burden not talked about often enough.
For Mirosha, she had to battle anxiety and doubt everyday trying to nurse her entire family, turning to every possible solution on the small chance that it might work.
The supplements that Mirosha gave her family members to help them recover.(Credit: Mirosha)
A Family Of Patients
Miro took on full responsibility of her family overnight as both her parents tested positive for Covid-19. Four days later, so did her sister.
As her anxiety built up, so did her willingness to try any possible remedy to may help alleviate her family of the virus.
As I am not a doctor, I had very limited knowledge on what worked best.Miro to TRP
She sought advice from doctor friends and turned to the internet in an effort to relieve her family of their suffering.
Our public healthcare system is already overwhelmed by more serious cases of Covid-19.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Desperate Times Call For Desperate Measures
Many at-home caregivers shoulder the responsibility out of neccessity, but the job is made harder by the lack of accurate and helpful information provided to caregivers.
What are the Do’s and Don’t’s of Covid-19 AFTER they get infected? We do know the ways to prevent it, as it has been shared with our community since the very beginning, but information on home quarantine care-giving could be improved on.Miro to TRP
She only found useful information after days of looking online, such as ‘never let Covid-19 patients sleep on their back‘, or a list of foods that boost immunity, in addition to anything else that claims to help.
Paracetamols, throat gargles, Vitamin C, honey lemon juice, fruits, rasam, you name it. I gave them all. Yes, a mix of both traditional and modern. Do I know if these methods would “work”? NO. But do I give them everything hoping at least one of them would? HELL YES.— MiroKurangManis (@mirosoms) January 17, 2021
She tried everything she could, including praying that guavas would help hasten her family’s recovery because the fruit has vitamin C.
She would make honey lemon ginger drinks for the family members as well.(Credit: Mirosha)
Where Do At-Home Caregivers Even Begin?
The fact of the matter is that more and more Malaysians will have to be caregivers for patients that are quarantined at home, but there isn’t much information from official sources on how to actually provide proper care for Covid-19 patients.
I know other individuals who are being quarantined at home as well, and we are all unsure of what is right and wrong?Miro to TRP
She wishes that there were more online materials on caregiving for Covid-19 patients so that caregivers won’t have to flounder on their own in uncertainty.
Even then, she had the help of friends and family who delivered groceries to her house and sent her food during the Ponggal festival.
Ultimately, she did her best to care for her family while trying to avoid being infected herself. She separated utensils; cooked fresh meals everyday and left it outside their doors; fed them plenty of fruits, vitamin C, warm water, and honey lemon juice; and even taught them breathing exercised to improve lung capacity.
She would cook fresh meals every day and leave it outside their bedrooms.(Credit: Mirosha)
Thankfully, her parents seem to have recovered, while her sister is still recovering. Miro isn’t sure which, if any, of the methods she employed helped aid in their recovery, but she’s just grateful that they recovered..
It does sound like a lot of work for 10 days, but it will all be worth it, when you do it for your loved ones.Miro to TRP
See her full thread here:
I’ve had enough of seeing tweets from random people going, “Oh you think THAT is going to cure COVID?” or “traditional ways don’t work”. Well then what will? Please enlighten me, cause my whole family was tested positive last week (thread)— MiroKurangManis (@mirosoms) January 17, 2021

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Plastic ‘Kenduri’ Chairs At Westlife Concert Didn’t Meet Audience’s Wild Dreams

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It seems that a number of Malaysian concertgoers weren’t too happy during Westlife’s ‘The Wild Dreams’ world tour performance which took place at the Axiata Arena, Bukit Jalil in KL on Thursday and Friday night.

Videos and images circulating online show attendees grumbling about the VIP seating arrangements provided during the concert, which consist of rows upon rows of “cheap” plastic chairs set in front of the stage.
Audiences compared the plastic chairs to what you’d normally see provided at a kenduri or any typical Malaysian banquet, festival or public event.
  @razzmann12 #westlifewilddreamstour2023 ♬ I Lay My Love on You (Remix) – Westlife
🤔 pic.twitter.com/Q4lLY0KIuY— Rakita.my (@Rakitamy) February 24, 2023
Criticism was also thrown at the concert venue and organizers, but fans agreed that the popular 90s’ Irish boy band still gave a spectacular performance.
  @eldermillenniial The venue and organiser’s method of running the concert did not do #Westlife justice. Malaysia need to buck up on their event management skills. #WestlifeWildDreamsTour2023 #uptowngirl #westlifeconcert #westlifeliveinmalaysia ♬ original sound  – Joseph
Naturally, people were a little upset that they were given the ‘downtown boy’ treatment despite paying ‘uptown girl’ prices for the tickets which cost between RM294 to RM884.
However, some netizens refuted the claims that attendees were given any sub-par treatment.
They seem to agree that it was completely normal for concerts to provide similar seating arrangements for audiences and that people were merely overreacting.
did they know even Korea and Thailand use chair like this 😭😭😭 US punya kerusi tu jelah mcm better sikit but lebih kurang 😭pic 1. Westlife Concert in Malaysiapic 2. Seventeen Caratland in Koreapic 3. Golden Disc Award in Thailandpic 4. Permission to Dance in Las Vegas, US pic.twitter.com/Wo7buwQ4E4— bee ✨JIMIN ‘FACE’ 24/3 (@nabihahashim) February 24, 2023
ikr. one of my colleagues went to westlife concert, suddenly other colleagues menganjing ‘kesian ek duduk ats kerusi plastik’ aku macam???? EHH orang tu tak cakap apa pun kau yg kesah https://t.co/PXZAHrXGdc— amirah⁷ (@hotseok0613) February 25, 2023

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