Premium Outdoor Experience At Chalet Edelweiss Unwind In Awana, Genting Highlands

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Some 3,000 nature lovers spent their weekend unwinding at the Chalet Edelweiss Unwind, accompanied by the best tunes.

The 3-day event was held at Resorts World Awana in Genting Highlands.
The Chalet Edelweiss Unwind at Resorts World Awana in Genting Highlands. (Pix: Heineken Malaysia)
Headlining the event was American singer, songwriter and producer Jeremy Zucker, known for his global hits such as “Comethru” and “You Were Good To Me”.
Karencici (“Do Do Do”, “Kiss Me”), a Chinese-American singer and songwriter, made an appearance with her R&B selections.
Went from busking on the streets to winning hearts around the world, Dermot Kennedy (“Something to Someone”, “Power”) connected his audiences with his immaculate vocals and compelling lyrics.
(L-R) Ida Low, Edelweiss Malaysia’s Senior Brand Manager; Roland Bala, Marketing Director of Heineken Malaysia; and Vasily Baranov, Sales Director of Heineken Malaysia. (Pix: Heineken Malaysia)
The event also features local artists, including Jumero (“Dancing with the Stars”, “GrowingCold”) and all-female quartetCrinkle Cut(“Promises”, “Slow Dance”), who both have owned the stages of local and international music festivals.
Starting as a friend group, TY:DEL (“Apocalypse”, “Breathin”) is a neighbourhood genre-fluid band capturing the hearts of youth.
Nature and music lovers having a good time with American singer, songwriter and producer Jeremy Zucker. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Following is Lost Spaces (“35.mm”, “fake, guitars”), whose love for R&B and soul inspired their musical creations.
A playlist of chill tracks hyped up the night by sunset DJs such as Daaliah, Vanns Ngo and Xulapsap.
Aside from immersing themselves in the diverse music, day pass holders and campers enjoyed a series of stimulating games such as“Giant Connect 4”, “Giant Wall Ball Maze”, “Crossnet” and “Cornhole”.
The rain did not dampen the spirit at the Chalet Edelweiss Unwind. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
 The Essence Of The Alps
The Alps Bar served Edelweiss wheat beer, inviting fans to experience the alps through its subtle fruitiness and refreshing taste.
Fans of the brew who held a Camper Pass spent the night under the sky of Genting Highlands.
Aptly named after Edelweiss’ core ingredients, the Wheat Tent, the Hops Tent and the Mountain Herb Tent gave campers an elevated camping experience.
An interior of the ‘glamp’ at Chalet Edelweiss Unwind. (Pix: Heineken Malaysia)
Campers also had the chance to participate in sustainability trail walks and morning yoga sessions as they appreciated mother nature.
Nature lovers who went for a trail walk explored the lush beauty of the Montane Timber Forest of the Awana BIO Park and stood next to some of the forest’s giants while enjoying the picturesque views of the Awana Golf Course.
READ MORE: Edelweiss Launches First-Ever Flagship Outlet In Genting Highlands

One Of The World’s First Wheat Beers
Born in the heights of the Austrian Alps in Europe, Edelweiss’ traditional heritage can be traced back to 1646.
The German word ‘Edelweiss’ or ‘Edelweiß’ is a combination of ‘edel’ which means noble, and ‘weiß’, which means white.
Edelweiss is bottled by Brau Union using a recipe that has remained unchanged since then.
Refreshingly fruity and aromatic in flavour with noticeable banana undertones, Edelweiss’ unique taste is obtained from its top fermented brewing process.
Edelweiss is made of a carefully curated combination of ingredients; pure alpine water, wheat malt, barley malt, hops and top-fermented yeast.
As a modern wheat beer, Edelweiss is not as sweet or heavy as other wheat beers.
It is also well-balanced, with a fresh, clean taste and a hint of citrus.

Why wheat beers are better?
In addition to flavour, wheat has a high protein content, giving the beer a richer body, more stable foam, and – often – a hazy appearance.
A lot of beer is brewed with wheat, one of the most common ingredients in brewing.
There are several proven wheat beer benefits, from reducing the risk of broken bones to avoiding osteoporosis, diabetes, and even dementia.
Wheat beer provides many useful vitamins, chemicals and other additives that can enhance the way the body works and help avoid such diseases.

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Kanang Anak Langkau: The Fearless Iban Warrior Who Is Malaysia’s Most-Decorated War Hero

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Awhile back, we wrote an article about the three national honorary awards that are actually higher than a Tun-ship, yet don’t carry any titles.

In the article, we gave a couple of examples of prominent individuals who were conferred these awards. A TRP reader kindly pointed out that we had unfortunately left out a prominent Malaysian figure.
In fact, this Malaysian figure is so prominent, a movie has been made about him.

Most Decorated War Hero In Malaysian History
Datuk Temenggung Kanang Anak Langkau was a member of the Iban Dayak community in Sarawak. He is also the most decorated war hero and soldier in the annals of Malaysian Military History.
Kanang is the only person to have ever been awarded both the Star of the Commander of Valour (Panglima Gagah Berani) and Grand Knight of Valour (Seri Pahlawan Gagah Perkasa) gallantry awards. On top of that, he is one of the very few people who received the awards whilst still being alive.
Kanang Anak Langkau standing at attention. (Credit: Going Places Magazine)
Kanang was born on 2 March 1945 in Julau, Sarawak. Being the grandson of an Iban tribe headsman, he grew up learning critical tracking skills for hunting in the rainforest. He was also taught how to read plants, animal noises, identify smells, and other skills.
These skills proved invaluable to Kanang when he joined the Sarawak Rangers as a tracker in 1962. The Sarawak Rangers were a para-military force founded by the first ruler of Sarawak, Sir James Brooke.
It became a colonial unit under the British army before being absorbed into the Malaysian Army upon the formation of Malaysia in 1963 and renamed as the Royal Ranger Regiment.
Portrait made of Kanang in livery with his medals pinned to his chest. (Credit: Malaysia Military Power)
During his years in training, Kanang attended the Jungle Warfare School in Ulu Tiram, Johor and was also taught by the Gurkha soldiers in Singapore. Meanwhile, attached to the Ranger’s 8th battalion, he served during both the Brunei Revolt and Indonesian Confrontation – rebel movements in the 1960s that opposed the formation of the Malaysian Federation.
However, Kanang’s most recognised feat was while fighting communist insurgents in Perak in the 1980s.
Tracking communists in Ipoh, Perak
On 1 June 1979, at Fort Legap in Ipoh, Perak, Kanang’s unit pursued a small group of guerillas from the Communist Party of Malaya during an armed operation.
During this operation, they found the communists temporary camp and launched an attack. Two Royal Regiment Rangers died in the ensuing firefight, but they also managed to take down five enemies on that day.
Kanang, when he first joined the military. (Credit: NSTP via Berita Harian)
Later on 8 February 1980, the guerillas avenged their loss by launching their own attack in Tanah Hitam, Ipoh. A young private from the 25th battalion of the Royal Malay Regiment stationed there had just finished his sentry duty when the communists attacked. Private Abu Abd Rahman died from a gunshot wound to the head that day.
In response to the insurgents attack, the Royal Ranger Regiment launched Operation Dragnet. Kanang’s platoon under the command of 1st Lieutenant Johnson Anak Meling was deployed to destroy the communists who had attacked at Tanah Hitam.
Kanang, leading the unit alongside platoon colleague Corporal Nasir Nordin, followed the trails left by the guerillas for 11 days. Along the way, they found abandoned campsites, avoided booby traps set in the rainforest, and kept searching for what they assumed was a group of about a dozen insurgents.
Kanang (left) with his squadmates when he served in the Unit Combat Intelligence Squad (UCIS), 8th Battalion of the Royal Ranger Regiment. (Credit: NSTP via Berita Harian)
“Agi Idup Agi Ngelaban”
Finally, in the late afternoon of 19 February 1980, Kanang and Nasir were leading the platoon around a hill when they came across a communication cord. The location of the cord led Kanang to estimate that their enemy’s camp was probably nearby.
This communication cord is usually a wire attached to a small bush or empty cans which make noise when pulled. It is used by the sentry to alert the main camp when an enemy approaches.
However, what Kanang didn’t realise was that they had actually walked right into enemy territory. Within minutes of picking up the wire cord, Kanang and his unit found themselves surrounded by more than 20 insurgents.
There are a few versions on how the ensuing firefight enfolded, but common iterations of the story say that that insurgents opened fire at Kanang’s unit and Nasir was shot.
Kanang during his glory days. (Credit: Malaysia Military Power)
Despite bullets coming from all directions and while being obviously outnumbered, Kanang was determined to rescue his fallen colleague. As he leaped to save Nasir, Kanang was shot three times. But did not retreat.
Instead, he rallied the rest of his troops by constantly shouting “Agi idup agi ngelaban!”. The famous Iban war cry by the legendary Iban warrior Rentap which means “still alive, still fighting!”
With his fierce determination, Kanang’s platoon pushed back against the insurgents until they retreated. The platoon sustained five injured men, but thankfully, no fatalities. Kanang was extracted from the battlefield by medics and sent to the Ipoh Hospital by helicopter.
Loyal to the military until 1983
Kanang, demonstrating where he was shot during the firefight. (Credit: NSTP via Berita Harian)
Kanang fought to stay alive and reportedly slipped between life and death for days in a coma. After a year, Kanang was back on his feet again and continued to serve in the military until 1983.
What became of the insurgents is unknown, but Operation Dragnet was shut down soon after the firefight. By 1989, the Hat Yai Peace Agreement was signed between the Malayan Communist Party and the Malaysian government, ending the official presence of communism in the country.
After 21 years of service, Kanang retired from the Military as a First Warrant Officer. Sarawak acknowledged Kanang’s contribution to the country by giving him the title of Temenggong of the Iban community in the Sri Aman district.
Kanang, showing off his many gallantry medals. (Credit: NSTP via Berita Harian)
In 2011, he received another award by the Sarawakian government, this time a Datuk-ship from the then head of state, Tun Abang Muhammad Salahuddin Abang Barieng.
A book entitled Kanang, The Story of a Hero was also written about him and his service in the military force. Malaysians who attended public secondary school might be familiar with this book which was used as a literature textbook as well.
Kanang being laid to rest during his funeral. (Credit: The Borneo Post)
Kanang was 68 years old when he passed away on 3 January 2013 from a heart attack. He was laid to rest in full military honour at the Heroes’ Grave in Kuching. He is survived by his wife, Datin Brawang Chunggat and his six children.
May his bravery, sacrifice and contribution to the country never be forgotten.
Kanang’s head stone at Heroes’ Grave, Sarawak. (Credit: The Borneo Post via Cili Sos)

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Taxi Drivers Struggle With Less Than RM50 Per Day

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Popular e-hailing service like Grab has undoubtedly aﬀected the taxi industry.

Taxi drivers in Klang Valley said the difficulties they faced in getting passengers over the past few years have only worsened.
According to a report by Kosmo, most taxi drivers and operators strive to earn between RM50 to RM60 a day.
This was revealed by a taxi association member in Shah Alam known as Abdul Rahim.
I don’t know how long I can survive. It’s hard to get RM50 a day. Last time, we used to be able to earn RM200 to RM300 a day. On weekdays, we earn more because more people would go out shopping or sightseeing.Taxi driver Abdul Rahim
Legacy Burdens
Back in the days before the advent of e-hailing, many taxi drivers had paid several thousand ringgit each as a deposit for taking delivery of a new cab from taxi companies.
Accordingly, many signed rental-purchase agreements without fully understanding the contract and commitment.
The situation is made more complicated by the method of calculating monthly installments based on daily rates.
This resulted in taxi drivers not being able to afford the car installment and even association fees.
Abdul Rahim said the situation worsened during the Covid-19 pandemic season.
At times, they could only earn less than RM30 a day, and there are days when there is no income at all. Many of my friends had to hand back their cabs to taxi companies and switch to other jobs, such as truck and bus drivers, to survive.Taxi driver Abdul Rahim
Abdul Rahim added that previously, his association had almost 50 taxi drivers, but now the number has been reduced to 23 people.
A Low-Income Trap
There are some who plan to quit if this situation continues.
The same situation was experienced by a taxi driver in Subang Jaya known as Rahmat, 66, who said his income had dropped by 50 to 70 percent over the past few years.
Many of my friends have switched to e-hailing. But for those as old as me, wanting to use a smartphone is also ‘complicated’. After all, to join e-hailing, there needs to be a new vehicle.Subang Jaya taxi driver Rahmat
Rahmat said as long as his taxi can still move and has passengers, he will continue to drive the taxi even though it’s not as ‘lively’ as before.
Too Little, Too Late
It’s not that the government did not help.
In 2009, the Commercial Vehicle Licensing Board (CVLB) increased the fare of budget taxis to RM0.87 per km and RM17.14 per hour.
Fares were pegged at 10 sen for every 115 meters and 21 seconds.
In April 2013,  the Land Public Transport Commission (SPAD) introduced Teksi 1Malaysia (Teks1M).
Teksi 1Malaysia (TEKS1M). (Credit: Facebook)
Under the scheme, taxi drivers can purchase Proton Exora at a special price and use it as a taxi.
Some 1,000 Teks1M permits were distributed to individual drivers with 697 in the Klang Valley, 251 in Johor and 52 in Penang.
In 2015, SPAD increased budget taxi fares to RM1.25 per km and RM25 per hour.
Fares for Teksi 1Malaysia (TEKS1M) were also increased to RM4 starting fare, RM1.50 per km and RM30 per hour in Greater Kuala Lumpur. In Penang, it was increased to RM1.75 per km and RM35 per hour.
But the writing was already on the wall for taxi drivers by then.
Their demise hastened when Uber was introduced in Malaysia in 2014 at a starting fare of RM1.50, RM0.55/km and RM12/hour.
In comparison, budget taxis were charging RM3, RM0.87/km and RM17.14/hour.
To this day, the government continues to help out taxi drivers from time to time.
READ MORE: Taxi Drivers Must Renew Licenses To Qualify For BPN Aid
Perhaps it’s better to let the market forces dictate the survival of the taxi industry than to have the government hand out temporary relief measures.
The Chinese have a saying, it’s better to suffer short-term pain so that one will not have to suffer long-term pain.
It’s better to just get it over with, rather than prolong the agony.

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The Number Of ICU Patients Drop But Brought-In-Dead Cases On The Rise. What Gives?

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Dr Hana Hadzrami, an Anaesthesiologist from Kuala Lumpur Hospital recently caught the nation’s attention when she posted that the situation at HKL has changed for the better.The number of elderly Covid-19 patients has gone down since July, as have the number of locals admitted for the illness.

The ED (Emergency Department) used to be a sea of body bags and patient beds, with canvas sheets lining the floor – you could see them at every nook and corner. But now you can see the floor.Dr Hana Hadzrami, Anaesthesiologist, Kuala Lumpur Hospital
The number of patients who needed to be admitted to the ICU and fatalities due to Covid-19 had also decreased.
This is in line with the reduced number of category 5 patients, the critically ill who needed ventilation support.
More recently it was reported that The number of daily admissions of Covid-19 patients for treatment at Tengku Ampuan Rahimah Hospital (HTAR), Klang has dropped by over 50% since last week.
Brought In Dead Cases On The Rise
File Pic: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail
However, since May, statistics from the Ministry of Health (MOH) show that the number of BID cases has increased.
In August the MOH also said that 79% of BID cases had never been screened. That means that they did not know that they had Covid-19 in the first place!
It is speculated that this is happening because the patients did not have severe symptoms and were quarantined at home. After all, self monitoring is not as good as medical care at the hospital.
READ MORE: 4 Gajet Penting Yang Perlu Ada Di Rumah Pada Zaman Pandemik. Take Note!
Yesterday (16 August), there were 19,740 new Covid-19 cases in Malaysia and 274 Covid-19 deaths. 77 of these deaths were BID.
KKMPutrajaya / Twitter

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KKM Should Not Use Strict Cigarette Regulations On Vapes: Not The Same Thing, Says Business Owners

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Adrian Lo, a Malaysian vape business owner, today said that a majority (87.9%) of vape users, support the introduction of vape regulations that are different from conventional cigarettes.

Recently, Adrian Lo ran an opinion poll among his followers on his social media pages on various topics related to vape regulations.
The poll has garnered more than 1,633 respondents in a short span of two weeks.
“As a consumer and a business owner, I am extremely concerned with the move by the Health Ministry (KKM) to label tobacco and vape as the same products and to regulate both products in the same way. Regulations for vape products must be different from conventional tobacco as both products are not the same,” he explained.
Various international reports have found vape to be less harmful and a viable alternative to quit smoking, while multiple studies have confirmed that tobacco kills more than 8 million people each year. It is therefore wrong to regulate both products the same way.Adrian Lo
The opinion poll also saw 85.5% of users polled support the Government’s move to regulate the vape industry.
Vapers in Malaysia welcome the move by Government to regulate the vape industry. It is important to have regulations especially to regulate the safety and quality standards for vape products.Adrian Lo
As part of the survey, vape users are also asked about the kind of regulations that they hope will be introduced for the industry.
The top 3 regulations that Malaysian vapers hope to see are:
Vape products are prohibited from being sold to minors.Vape products can be sold in all premises with relevant controls in place.Vape products can be sold online with relevant controls in place.
Credit: Shafwan Zaidon via Malay Mail/ E-Liquids UK via Unsplash
On nicotine levels in vape liquids, the majority of respondents (87.4%) also agreed that there must be a limit to nicotine in vape liquids and that nicotine levels in vape liquids between 50mg-60mg received the highest support from vapers at 69.3%.
Vapers also pointed out that if nicotine levels in vape liquids are capped at a lower level:
40% said they will go back to using traditional cigarettes27.3% said that they will turn to unregulated products17.5% will add nicotine into their vape liquids15.1% will quit using vape products
Adrian Lo added that all the findings from the survey are consistent with his experience from being in the industry.
For example, we know that on average, vape consumers purchase vape liquids with 50mg-60mg nicotine. The survey showed that respondents are in agreement with this level of nicotine, and if regulations does not take into consideration the need of vapers, then most of them will revert back to smoking or turn to unregulated products.Adrian Lo
He said that this was a clear indication that regulations must mirror the need of consumers or otherwise any efforts to legalise the industry will be futile.
Commenting on KKM’s proposal to ban access to vape products for anyone born after 2005, Adrian also said the move will not be effective.
Banning access to vape products will not mean that these products will no longer be available to those born after 2005. It will simply mean that these group of users will be forced to buy from dubious sources and worst case, obtain unregulated vape products that do not adhere to any safety standards. This can be even more dangerous, as users will be consuming products with unknown substances. Not to mention also enforcement will be very challenging.Adrian Lo
He elaborated that it’s also very difficult to comprehend the intent of such ruling as anyone above the age of 18 is able to vote, and drive a vehicle but cannot have access to products that are deemed less harmful compared to cigarettes.
If KKM’s goal is to create a smoke-free nation, then the right move is for vape products to be regulated and positioned as alternatives that can help smokers quit.Adrian Lo

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Sarawak Government Organises E-Sports Tournament To Keep Youth At Home

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In order to kill the seemingly endless hours of boredom brought by the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic andÂ the Movement Control Order (MCO), the Sarawak state government is taking a digital step to entertain and encourage its youths to #dudukrumah during the nationwide quarantine.
Sarawakâ€™s Youth and Sports Ministry together with the Sarawak E-Sports Association (SESA) is hosting a grand online gaming competition, aptly called the Sarawak Youth Stay At Home Esports Challenge.
All you hungry hornbills out there eager to take part should know that thereâ€™s gonna be 2 different tournaments, for 2 different games, on 2 different gaming platforms; FIFA 20 for Playstation 4 and PlayerUnknown’s Battlegrounds (PUBG) for mobile phones. (Credit: SESA/Facebook)
The online tournament is open to all Sarawakian youths aged 15 to 40-years-old, beginning April 10 to 13 and contestants must have their own devices and internet connection to take part.
Gamers will get a chance to test their skills and compete with one another for a cash prize pool of over RM10,000.
For more details or to register, you can head on over to SESAâ€™s official Facebook page, HERE.
With more and more people being quarantined at home and as physical sporting tournaments and events around the globe are being canceled or postponed due to the pandemic, it looks like the world is turning to video games for its much-needed enjoyment.
Twitch, the world’s largest livestream platform for video gamers recorded an increase in global viewership by 12% (that’s 1.40 million people…) in March alone.

What games have you been playing during the quarantine? Let us know in the comments on our Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.

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SESA Anjur Sarawak Youth Stay At Home Esports Challenge
Hadiah menarik menanti pemenang 'Sarawak Youth Stay At Home Esports Challenge'
Coronavirus-induced school and office closures have been great for Twitch streamers


Makcik Caught Throwing Rubbish Into River From Car Window Claims It Was “Supernatural” Cleansing After Exposed Online

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Malaysians were understandably outraged when footage of a woman throwing garbage from a car window and over a bridge went viral on cyberspace.

The 20-second clip showed a silver Perodua Bezza holding up traffic in order to let the car’s passengers toss away two unknown plastic bags over what’s believed to be a road bridge river crossing in Kelantan.
READ MORE: This boat in Klang River is cleaning up our trash thanks to 23yo Dutch inventor
As the car slowed down to a stop, two of the car’s passengers can be seen chucking away the items. One of the passengers which netizens took to calling “makcik” had nearly half her body out the window to swing the rubbish away as far as possible.

Besides sharing their dissatisfaction on social media, Malaysians also expressed embarrassment over the viral scene and demanded authorities take immediate action against the litterbugs.
Nampak gaya macam gaya makcik. Tapi kenapa makcik takde kesedaran sivik? Kenapa nak amalkan buang sampah kepada sungai? Makcik tak tahu ke hidupan sungai tu jugak makhluk Allah. Kalau orang buang sampah dalam rumah makcik, makcik marah tak. Fikirla makcik— Abu (@petakpa) January 5, 2021
“Appears to be a makcik. But why does this makcik have no civic awareness? Why throw garbage into the river? Don’t you know that animals in the river are also God’s creatures? If someone throws rubbish in your home, wouldn’t you be angry? Think about it makcik.
Ralat hehe ‘ I’m totally do not like’— ceel (@ceel88326658) January 5, 2021
I totally don’t like a litter person. What’s wrong with throwing trash at a designated spot. Rivers are not garbage dumps. The person truly has no civic, should be finned. One more thing right now, people like throwing face masks everywhere.
Some netizens even went as far as tracing the car’s registration number in order to expose the culprits.
(Firdaus_Khai/Twiter)
Paranormal trash-tivity?
As the video continued to spread online, an explanation surfaced claiming the reason behind the makcik’s misbehaviour.
According to sources, passengers in the car were supposedly a family who had returned from a traditional healing session in Kuala Krai. Apparently, they had been told by the healer to throw away the objects, which was said to be “saka” or a supernatural entity, into the flowing river.
The Federal Territory Mufti’s office described saka as supernatural beings such as jinns, syaitan or devils, toyol, hantu raya and others, which are kept as means to protect an individual and their property from harm.
These saka are believed to be passed down from generation to generation, sometimes without the person even knowing about it.
The act of keeping a saka is considered syirik or strictly against the teachings of Islam and individuals are encouraged to have these entities removed.
The explanation continues to mention that the family were deeply troubled by the viral video and asks for the public to stop their speculation and criticism.
People aren’t buying it
However, netizens weren’t convinced by the paranormal reasoning, with some pointing out that littering is still a crime.
Buang SAKA they said, and then use their victim card. 😌 as easy as that to run from the main problem. Mmmmkay— jo-anna🌬 (@joannanaa) January 6, 2021
Kita kena educate orang melayu kita untuk buang saka dalam bekas yang biodegradable. Not plastic bag!!! 😠— ✨Simon Basset Stan Acc✨ (@4M30W) January 6, 2021
We have to educate our Malay people to throw saka inside biodegradable containers. No plastic bags!
The video also managed to reach the Environment and Water Minister Datuk Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man who was upset by people polluting our rivers.
In 2020, Malaysians were infuriated by footage of two individuals who were also caught on camera dumping waste into a river in Puchong, Selangor.
READ MORE: Two Men Spotted Dumping Rubbish Into A Puchong River & Now Everyone’s Angry

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Do Malaysian men really pose like this after futsal?

Effa from Sarawak truly did capture the attention of Twitterjaya.
In her tweet that has over 26,000 retweets, she said,
â€œMen posing after futsal be like:â€

style lelaki bila habis main futsal be like : pic.twitter.com/2j23Rn2k4k
— effa (@nazifahasbi) June 8, 2019

With men finally realising what she pointed out was actually true.
So men started showing off their poses as well.

HAHAHAHAHAHAHAA 🤣🤣🤣 pic.twitter.com/NuNAfag73i
â€” Wan Aok Kobong (@AyippSuhaimi) June 9, 2019

“Men do take futsal pictures looking like this. Hahahahah 😂”

Lelaki bila tangkap gambar futsal memang macam ni. Hahahha😂 pic.twitter.com/zZuiLS426B
â€” Mohamad Hakkim|Abun (@Mohdhakkim_77) June 10, 2019

“hahaha rare if not like this after futsal.”

hahahahaha jarang tak macam ni lepas futsal pic.twitter.com/WmqDBeykJ0
â€” nur amin (@nuraminnn) June 10, 2019

Boom pic.twitter.com/ug83av98gi
â€” Aaoisora (@_amrhariz) June 10, 2019

“Raya also we pose like this no need to be on the field”

Raya pun posing macam atas padang pic.twitter.com/ST7lQ78KCE
â€” Tengku Irsyad (@irsyadarif21) June 10, 2019

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Though some men are snapping back by recreating poses women do.

After futsal vs bridesmaid 🤪 pic.twitter.com/Tt2Cq0WNBa
â€” Ø´Ø±ÙŠÙØ© Ù†ÙˆØ± Ø§Ù„Ø´ÙÙŠÙ‚Ø© 👑 (@SharifahSyafi) June 13, 2019

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â€” Ikaris 🌟 (@aimanzarith) June 11, 2019

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â€” sufi.asyraf (@asyrafgk) June 11, 2019

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Journalist Shares Anonymous Allegation Of Policemen Extorting Migrant To The Point Of Tears

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Freelance multimedia producer and journalist Vaneesha Krishnasamy recently took to Twitter to share an alleged case of police misconduct witnessed by one of her family members who work as a Grab driver.

The story was apparently told to her by her mother, and Vaneesha narrates what had happened to the person she anonymously refers to as “R”, who had a foreigner as a passenger on one of his trips.
“R, a Grab driver was sending a migrant passenger to the Immigration Department to get his documents renewed, when they were stopped by police,” wrote Vaneesha stating that the police apparently did not disclose the reason why they were stopped.
“They took R’s license, went to their car, and came back after a while to return the license. Then they told the passenger in the back seat to hand his documents to them and step out of the vehicle.” she continued.
“Frightened, he asked R to accompany him to bear witness to the interrogations he knew he was to face, so they both got down together,” Vaneesha explained before the police officers allegedly misused their power to extort the foreign individual.
They were expecting to have to explain his documentation, to reason, but as soon as the migrant passenger stepped out, the policemen began searching his him all over top to bottom, and placed their hands into his pockets, where they found RM300, money that he was supposed to use to renew his documents. He was told that in order to not be taken into custody, he had to pay a bribe of RM200. With no other choice left, he did so and they returned RM100 to him.Vaneesha Krishnasamy via Twitter
Vaneesha went on to describe how shocked both R and his passenger were following the ordeal and the foreigner’s distress that the money he’d needed to renew his documentation was now gone, and there was nothing he could do but go back home.
Upon entering the vehicle, the passenger broke into tears, both traumatised from the harsh treatment of the police and remorseful over not having enough money to get his documents legalized as he’d planned to.Vaneesha Krishnasamy via Twitter
Veneesha also told of how R tried to console his passenger and said that “let’s just be grateful that they didn’t take you in.”
Why didn’t R do anything?
Veneesha asked that question herself but said that she was told that e-hailing drivers have a history of being allegedly bullied by police.
“They end up marking their car number plate and targeting them,” said Veneesha, adding that others claimed that the authorities would later force them to pay bribes or plant incriminating evidence in their vehicles if they spoke out of line.
It’s an unspoken rule among e-hailing drivers to be extra careful and compliant when stopped. They’re terrified too.Vaneesha Krishnasamy via Twitter
Veneesha also suggests that because R is Indian, the idea of standing up to the police was rather nightmarish.
Read More: Indian Malaysians Are Over-Represented In Police Custody Deaths
She continued to share her shattering disappointment of how marginalised groups in Malaysia were not only facing abuse but forced into silence over fears of retaliation.
The humanity we are forced to forgo for the sake of survival. What a choice to make? What a price to pay? If heaven is a place on earth then so is hell, and those of us stuck in this loop, victims of a system, are living in it.Vaneesha Krishnasamy via Twitter
If you’d like to know more, check out Veneesha entire commentary on what happened on Twitter.
TW: Police misconduct Today my mum shared a heartbreaking ordeal that a family member (a Grab driver) and his passenger recently faced.. pic.twitter.com/tggStJSgiC— Neesha 🏴✊🏽 (@VaneeshaKrish) November 20, 2021
Veneesha has been a very vocal figure in Malaysian when speaking out against disparities faced by Indian Malaysians like herself. Check out what she has to say in this video on social media.

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MCA Wants Special Task Force To Tackle Sulu Descendants And Make Sure That Malaysia’s Assets Are Safe

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MCA has urged the Attorney General Chambers to form a special task force in international arbitration in order to protect Malaysia’s sovereignty over the claim of self-proclaimed heirs of the Sulu sultanate.

According to The Star, the party’s secretary-general Datuk Chong Sin Woon said that the controversial U$14.92bil (RM63bil) award and the seizure of two Petronas subsidiaries in Azerbaijan by a Paris arbitration court was “a direct challenge to our national sovereignty”.
The special task force should include local legal experts in international arbitration to help overturn the ruling made by the international court, Chong said, adding that it was not the first time that the self-proclaimed Sulu sultanate descendants had challenged Malaysia’s sovereignty.
“The Lahad Datu incident in 2013 remains a dark and unforgettable part of Malaysia’s history, as many of our soldiers gave their lives defending our nation from invading Sulu militants,” he said.
Chong said the recent seizure of the national petroleum and gas company’s assets had also raised another question.
 “Will more of our national assets be taken if these descendants of the Sulu Sultan continue to find ways to justify compensation?”
Last Wednesday, Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar said that Malaysia had obtained a stay order on the compensation awarded to the Sulu sultanate descendants.
Wan Junaid said that the Paris Court of Appeal on Tuesday allowed an application by the Malaysian government to suspend the enforcement of the final award given to the group that claim they were the heirs to Sultan Jamalul Kiram II.
With the stay order, the final award which had been obtained by Spanish arbitrator Dr Gonzalo Stampa, could not be enforced in any country pending a decision by the French court on the finality of the matter.
On Tuesday, Petronas confirmed that two of its subsidiaries in Azerbaijan have been served with ‘Saisie-arret’ on 11 July 2022.
‘Saisie-arret’ means an act of seizure to obtain the total judgment/decision (award) of an arbitration.
READ MORE: Petronas: Azerbaijan Asset Seizures Baseless, Legal Defense On Its Way
This is after the London-based Financial Times reported that the lawyer to the so-called Sulu heirs had seized two of Petronas subsidiaries – Petronas Azerbaijan (Shah Deniz) S.à r.l. and Petronas South Caucasus S.à r.l.  – which was reported to be worth more than USD2 billion (RM8.87 billion).
“Petronas views the actions taken against it as baseless and is working vigorously to defend its legal position on this matter,” Petronas said in a statement.
Malaysia too had filed an appeal to overturn Stampa’s award to the Sulu heirs in Paris, which was filed on 3 March in Paris’ Court of Appeals, says Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

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Expert answers if ‘seriously unaffordable’ houses are worth it

Finally, Bank Negara Malaysia has told us what all Malaysians knew: we can’t afford to buy houses here.
For many, owning your own house is a life goal. Put in a down payment in the first decade of work, and then spend the rest of your career paying it off.
We spoke with a former financial adviser who wishes to remain unnamed, who challenged the notion that you need to own a house in your lifetime.
According to him, a house is just a liability.
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There are opportunity costs that comes with paying off the mortgage: the simple fact that you are tied to a brick-and-mortar property for years.
For many, the house will be the biggest investment of a lifetime, and most will be borrowing money to make the purchase.
However, he urges caution that needs and wants change often.
1. Career changes
The concept of “job-for-life” has diminished with time. No longer do people think they will stay with one employer for decades.
Jobs are also wider spread. Once, a majority of white-collar jobs were located in KL city. Now, offices are spread all over the place.

No longer only found in KL city.(Picture credit: Unsplash)

Opportunities are also abundant elsewhere. In fact, 93% of Malaysians will jump at the chance to work overseas.
A longer commute wastes precious time and ups travel expenses, whereas renting allows you the freedom to move closer to your work and save on time and money as a result.
2. Life changes
Even simple things such as picking up a new hobby or adopting a pet kitten will introduce different needs into your life.
One day, you may want a bigger kitchen with an oven, or a landed house with a garden, or a condo with swimming pool or gym facilities.
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One day, you may have children, and one day they may move out.
At different stages of your life, your needs for a house changes. It will be almost impossible to predict what your needs will be in the first half of your life, so why commit yourself to a house before you’re ready?
3. Economical changes
Sometimes, life deals us bad cards. The economy can, and has, taken a turn for the worse.
Our former financial adviser recounts a story that happened to him during the 1997 Asian Financial Crisis.
At the time, he was renting a big bungalow near the city center. However, he lost his job during the economic crash. Suddenly jobless, he made the decision to move his family into a much smaller house to cut costs.

Imagine trying to pay off this house after losing your job.(Picture credit: Voiz)

He claims that if he had been in the middle of paying off the large house, there would have been no way for him to make such a quick decision to save his family from financial ruin.

If we don’t have the same kind of job stability as we did decades ago, why should we chain ourselves to a geographical commitment so early on in life?
The few lucky ones who have more-than-enough money to make quick purchases of houses can easily buy property without worrying so much about it.
For the rest of us who view a housing purchase to be a lifelong investment may want to reconsider whether or not it’s the best option for us right now.

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5 Super Simple Ramadan Recipes Under RM10

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With some prep the night before, most of these meals can be ready in 20 minutes or less so that you, and your loved ones can have a hearty meal with minimal stress to carry out ibadah berpuasa from sun-up to sun down.

You can scale these up for a family of four or scale it down for singles. These recipes provide generous servings for two adults. Scale it up for a family of four or scale it down if you’re feeding just one!
There’s a healthy balance of fibre from vegetables and fruit to keep you full for longer, protein to keep you strong and carbohydrates for energy. Plus, all these meals will cost you less than RM10 per person!
However, feel free to experiment! If you have more seasoning laying around at home such as pepper, salt, sugar, tamarind, vinegar or other condiments, why not add it to your meal? Try them out!
1. Triple Decker Mackerel Fillet Sandwiches
Sandwiches are easy to make, and if you add on more vegetables and a good source of protein such as mackerel, they can be very filling. Here is a triple decker treat that can be done in 10 minutes.
Start by toasting bread, we use wholemeal as it is higher in fibre and has a lower glycaemic index. If you don’t have a toaster, you can toast it in a pan on your stove top. Open a pull-tab can of Ayam Brand Mackerel Fillets in Tomato Sauce. Take the fillets out, mash roughly with a fork, add chopped onions, and finely sliced chilli,  include some of the tomato sauce for a saucier mackerel spread. Slice a large tomato into thick rings. Wash a large handful of lettuce, dry with kitchen towels.
Set three slices of toast on a plate. On the first slice add a few large lettuce leaves and top with two slices of tomato, then cover with another slice of toast. Next add two heaped tablespoons of your mackerel mix and spread it out. Optional add-ons : a slice of cheese, a fried egg or sliced boiled egg. Cover with the remaining slice of toast. Repeat for another triple-decker mackerel fillet sandwich.

Skill level: Easy Time : 10 minutes Serves: 2Optional prep: boil eggs the night before Cost: RM6.50 per person (with egg!)
2. Nasi Lemak with Fried Chilli Sardines
Cook some nasi lemak the night before – simply add one pack of Ayam Brand Coconut Milk to replace a cup of water when boiling rice, add some pandan leaves and a few slices of ginger. Optional: boil one egg per person the night before.
In the morning, open a can of Ayam Brand Fried Chilli Sardines. Place your nasi lemak on a plate, add two to three fried anchovies at the side, spoon some sambal on the rice if you like it spicy, add sliced boiled egg and microwave for two minutes on medium.
Wash and slice cucumber, tomatoes or other ulam as your side dish, add peanuts and fried ikan bilis if available.

Skill level: Easy Time : 10 minutes Serves : 2Prep required : Make Nasi Lemak and boil eggs the night before Cost: RM6.30 per person
3. Ayam Brand Pasta Surprise
This is a go-to meal whenever I’m short of time and is a great addition to your Sahur recipes.
Boil pasta following the instruction on the pack, we used Alce Nero Organic pasta. At the same time heat another pan, empty out two cans of Ayam Brand Sardines in Extra Virgin Olive Oil, and fry some garlic in the oil (you can find peeled garlic in supermarkets – saves a lot of time).
Add finely sliced chilli padi, diced carrots and a can of drained Ayam Brand Garden Peas, fry until lightly cooked. Next add a pack of Ayam Brand Chopped Tomato and bring to the boil. Once pasta is done, use kitchen tongs to move pasta to the sauce pan. Add a quarter cup of pasta water for a silker sauce. Stir well until pasta is well coated, dish out onto plates and ready to serve. You can add some coriander leaves to make it fancy.

Skill level: Easy Time: 15 minutesServes: 4 (leftovers make a tasty Buka Puasa meal) Cost:  RM7.60 per person
4. Fried Sardines and Chips with Peas
This is a super easy version of fish and chip that makes a very tasty and  impressive-looking Sahur meal. Air-fry enough chips (ready-to-fry frozen French fries or wedges are convenient) for each person. At the same time, open a can of Ayam Brand Garden Peas, drain then add some mint or basil for acidic brightness. Microwave on medium for two minutes until hot. Open a can of Ayam Brand Fried Sardines in Chilli Oil, dip the fillets into tempura batter, and fry until golden. Place two to three fillets on a plate, add the garden peas as a side, then add air-fried chips. Serve with tomato ketchup or chilli sauce. You can top the chips/fries with vinegar or pepper to taste.
Skill level : Easy Time: 15 minutes Serves : 2 Cost: RM7.75 per person
5. Thai Curry with Rice
Some of us need rice and curry at Sahur to fuel our day during Ramadan. While it may seem daunting to whip up a curry/gulai at 4am, Ayam Brand makes it easy.
In a pan heat a tablespoon of cooking oil, add two 50gram packs of Ayam Brand Thai Curry Paste of your choice (there’s Green Curry, Red Curry and Yellow Curry)and fry until fragrant for around 30 seconds. Add 200 to 400 grams of chicken, beef or seafood (smaller cubes or slices cook more quickly), fry until tender, then pour in 200ml of Ayam Brand Coconut Milk. Add vegetables of your choice such as carrots, ladies’ finger, eggplant or tomatoes, bring to boil then simmer for five minutes. Optional: garnish with chillies, kaffir lime leaves or coriander. Serve with rice, also tastes amazing with rotis such as chapati, roti canai or parathas.

Skill level : Easy Time : 15 minutes Serves: 2 to 3 adults Cost: RM5.65 per person
The recipes use Ayam Brand products which are Halal, preservative-free, MSG-free, non-GMO with no added flavouring or colouring for healthier, more convenient meals. The fish products are packed with protein, Omega 3 and calcium, while the coconut milk is as good as fresh and equivalent to one fresh coconut.
If you’re a budding home cook yourself, there’s a contest for you to win! Use Ayam Brand Coconut Milk in a recipe of your choice and win up to RM3,000 grand prize! Check out the contest details here.

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Malaysian Alicia Ung Runs Pawsitive Dog Cafe In London Serving More Than Just Coffee And Cuddles

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For many of us, animals, especially pets such as dogs, are not just pets but also a source of comfort, joy, and companionship.

Besides that, several studies have also found that interacting with animals has shown to decrease levels of cortisol — a stress-related hormone– and lower blood pressure.
Other studies have found that animals can reduce loneliness, increase feelings of social support, and boost your mood.
Two years ago, Alicia Ung opened up a dog cafe in London and called it Pawsitive Cafe with a mission to promote mental health awareness and to also create a safe space for those struggling with mental health issues.
According to an Instagram post by @myforeverdoggo, the idea came to Ung after being with her dog Domino, who helped her overcome her mental health challenges.
Speaking to Newsweek, Ung noted that having her dogs around gave her so much happiness especially after a stressful day.

Whenever I came home from school feeling stressed, they would comfort me. Playing with them made me happy. The only way I could describe it is that I felt pure joy in their presence; I never felt alone.
Alicia Ung, Owner of Pawsitive Cafe
According to Ung, her mental health issues started when she first moved to London, England back in 2014 to study business in college.

I was an international student, I didn’t have any friends or family around me, and I couldn’t speak English well. That’s when I began having anxiety attacks; I felt very lonely, became homesick, and developed depression.
Alicia Ung, Owner of Pawsitive Cafe
At the time, she added that she did not have any of her dogs with her and that made things difficult for her.

I had asked my dad if I could have a dog in London but he was against the idea, as we did not know if I was going to stay in the U.K. or go back to Malaysia after college.
Alicia Ung, Owner of Pawsitive Cafe
Following a few sessions with counsellors and noticing that many people were becoming more and more open about their mental health struggles online, Ung came up with the idea of Pawsitive Cafe in 2021.

So far, we have facilitated painting classes, pumpkin carving, and gingerbread making. Our aim in putting on these activities is to help those who are anxious to be present while giving them a sense of community.
Alicia Ung, Owner of Pawsitive Cafe
Ung also added that patrons of the cafe can not only enjoy the company of dogs but also treat their furry friends to a special dog-tailored menu.

Domino is there every day for a few hours, and he, along with several other dogs, have changed some of our customers’ lives.
Alicia Ung, Owner of Pawsitive Cafe
To those who want to visit London anytime soon or if you are just curious, you can find out more about Pawsitive Cafe here.

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Ismail Sabri Sworn In As Malaysia’s 9th Prime Minister

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Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob has been sworn in as the next Prime Minister of Malaysia at Istana Negara today (21 August), 10 days before the country celebrates Merdeka.

This experienced politician started his journey in Malaysian politics 20 years ago. When the pandemic hit our shores in 2020, he became one of the three key spokespersons for the government and represented the National Security Council.
As a Senior Minister, he headed the Security Cluster during Covid-19
That is until he was promoted to the position of Deputy Prime Minister on 7 July.
READ MORE: Ismail Sabri Now Deputy Prime Minister, Says PMO
When Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin resigned as Prime Minister on 16 August, Ismail Sabri was one of the candidates poised to fill in the position.
READ MORE: Prime Minister Announces Resignation
Within the following four days, MPs were called to submit their Statutory Declarations to Istana Negara, met with the Agong to confirm their nomination, and the Malay Ruler congregated to discuss and later announced that Ismail Sabri would be Malaysia’s Ninth Prime Minister.
READ MORE: Prime Minister Ismail Sabri To Be Sworn In At Istana Negara Tomorrow
For the complete story of Ismail Sabri and his journey to becoming the Prime Minister, we have compressed all that you need to know into a 4-minute read.
READ MORE: Who Is Malaysia’s Ninth Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob?

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Why Some Seafood Makes Our Body Itch, And It’s Not Because You’re Allergic

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You’ve been eating seafood all your life but then found out you were “allergic” after an incident that made you itchy and break out in rashes.

Did you suddenly develop an intolerance for seafood or was it a one-off thing?
Your seafood delights may have been exposed to scombrotoxin
According to a Twitter thread by a registered chemist (ChM.) Dr Che Puteh Osman, the cause of the itchy rashes that sometimes occur after eating seafood is due to a toxin called scombrotoxin or histamine.
ScrombotoxinPernah tak ketika makan ikan atau makanan laut, anda rasa gatal dan naik ruam? Tetapi pada masa yang lain ketika anda makan makanan laut yang sama, anda rasa okay sahaja?Ini disebabkan ikan dan makanan laut tersebut tercemar dengan scrombotoxsin atau histamin. pic.twitter.com/nqBdsC3P5c— Che Puteh Osman, PhD (@drcheputeh) October 21, 2021
Scombrotoxin is produced when seafood is not properly frozen and exposed to room temperature for a long period of time, causing seafood to be contaminated with bacteria.
This bacteria may produce the enzyme ‘histidine decarboxylase’ which then converts to scombrotoxin when the cold chain is broken.
Histidine, a type of amino acid, is commonly found in certain fish in the Scombridae and Scomberesocidae family, like mackerel, tuna and catfish although scombrotoxin contamination can also occur in fish that is not from this family such as herring and bluefish.
What scrombrotoxin poisoning looks like
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Symptoms of whether you’ve been exposed to the toxin may include rashes, hives, low blood pressure, and swollen eyes and may happen just minutes after consuming the contaminated fish with some having more severe reactions than others.
Scombrotoxin is irreversible
The best way to avoid scombrotoxin poisoning is to ensure your seafood does not break that cold chain.
According to the American Food and Drug Administration (FDA), the growth of scombrotoxin-forming bacteria is more rapid at a high-abuse temperature of 21.1°C or higher than at a moderate temperature of 7.2°C or below.
Once your fish has been contaminated, the scombrotoxin is here to stay that not even cooking it in high temperatures will make it go away – nor will refreezing it.
Reduce risk of scombrotoxin poisoning
Although it may be hard to track the supply chain of your fish when eating out, you can minimise scombrotoxin poisoning by:
Making sure the fish at the market is stored properly on ice or in cool temperatures.Check the fish you are going to buy for signs of decay (smell of rot) and mishandling (bruises). Only buy those that are fresh.Keep processing time at a minimum when trimming, filleting, gutting, or portioning your fish and immediately refrigerate after.Cook fish directly from refrigeration.

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Terengganu â€œGhostâ€ Praised By PDRM For Helping Enforce MCO

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Mohd Urabil Alias, a.k.a the Terengganu man who dressed up as a ghost, was recently visited by the police who thanked him for his service.
On 28 March, Mohd Urabil shared images of him dressed up like a ghost online talking about how he decided to do so in order to scare his teen neighbours into staying inside during the MCO.
Then on 31 March, he shared on Facebook that police officers from the Kemaman District Police Headquarters turned up at his house.
Before this, the ghost was scaring people. Today, the ghost got scared when he was ambushed by the Black Hilux Team from IPD Kemaman. My heart started to pound when I saw them coming. Who wouldn’t be scared? They came to my house in two Hiluxes and one lorry. I thought I was going to be taken away in that lorry.Mohd Urabil via Facebook
(Credit: Mohd Urabil/Facebook)
(Credit: Mohd Urabil/Facebook)
At first, Mohd Urabil thought the police, who came in two pickup trucks and one lorry, were there to arrest him. But it turned out that they were actually there to thank him for helping them keep people in their houses during the MCO.
Thank you to the Black Hilux Team and IPD Kemaman for coming all the way to my house just to show their appreciation for my effort in helping them enforce the MCO.Mohd Urabil via Facebook
Mohd Urabil also shared that the police nicknamed him â€œDetective Hantuâ€ (ghost).
(Credit: Mohd Urabil/Facebook)
Meanwhile, Kemaman police shared the meet up on their Facebook too, saying that theyâ€™ve received assistance from â€œSpecial Unit Mysticâ€, a unit of mystical beings that will be enforcing the MCO with them.
Given the current affairs, itâ€™s comforting to see that people havenâ€™t lost their sense of humour and are instead doing everything they can in the fight against Covid-19.
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Wondering What District You Live In? Checking Here Might Surprise (And Confuse) You

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You may or may not be certain of what district you live in but if you live within a kilometre of the Kuala Lumpur/Selangor border then you might be in for a surprise.

I sure was when I used the search tool on the portal that was set up by the National Geospatial Centre as a reference for other government agencies.
If you open up the portal, the search tool is the one it the most top right hand corner of the window.
You see, our address according to the electricity bill is the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and our postcode is listed as being under Kuala Lumpur.
Even when we went to a nearby bank recently, they said our address is a Kuala Lumpur address and my wife has also always been certain that we are in Kuala Lumpur which should confirm it without any further questions.
However, I always had my doubts because Google Maps says we’re in Selangor.
Looks like Google Maps was right as confirmed by the National Geospatial Centre, which sits under the Water, Land and Natural Resources Ministry.
The Water, Land and Natural Resources Ministry claims it’s in Putrajaya.
To be more precise, my wife and I live in Ampang which is in the Gombak district, even though Ampang itself is about 5 minutes drive away and Gombak is 20 minutes away.
Why this is and how it makes any sense, I have no idea, but go ahead and check your address for yourself using the search box in the top right-hand corner of the portal.
I gave up trying to make sense of this when I saw that there are at least 3 Mukim Ampang that don’t touch and then I checked what “mukim” means and DBP says it’s a synonym of daerah, kawasan, wilayah, zon, provisi, bahagian, rantau, kampung, desa, lingkungan, kelurahan, mandala, and luak.

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[Watch] Myvi ‘King Of The Road’ Tows A Heavy Lorry Without Issues

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Myvi, the King of the Road, has shown its superiority once again and there’s video evidence to back it up.

The Perodua Myvi is known to be able to perform many unique feats and as shown in the viral video, it can add towing a huge truck to its repertoire.
READ MORE: [Watch] Here’s Why Perodua Cars Can Get Through Floodwaters Without Much Damage
A TikTok user @labus277 posted a video showing a black Myvi successfully towing a huge ShacMan73 Type-SSS truck along the highway at night.
  @labus27 MyVi King 👑 serba boleh ley. Hargailah dan Bersyukurlah pada yang masih pakai MyVi ya 🤙🏻😁👌🏻. #Tanker #JarangTakLipat #JarangTakGongcang #RempitFighter #LawanTetapLawan ♬ Return of the Tres – Delinquent Habits
Netizens were amazed that the Myvi showed no issues or signs of resistance to pulling a heavier vehicle.
The feat garnered 140,000 views on TikTok and counting at the time of writing.
Some netizens joked that the towing companies will soon be out of business no thanks to the Myvi.
However, a netizen pointed out that the Myvi was pulling an empty lorry and it might be a different story altogether if the lorry was transporting items. Phew, looks like towing companies are still very much needed!
It goes to show that no one should look down on a small-sized car, especially the reigning King of the Road.

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Edu Minister Investigates KL College ‘Period’ Checks Claim

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Former journalist Tashny Sukumaran shared a tip she received about an incident that happened on 18 October around 7.50pm.

The whistleblower and 30 other young women aged 18 to 19 in Kolej Vokasional ERT Setapak were rounded up for a ‘period check.’
These college students were each given cotton buds to ‘prove’ they were on their period. In the past, these ‘period checks’ had stopped for a while after the early furore this year.
However, the ‘period checks’ returned when someone performed their prayers alone instead of doing it in a group at the hostel surau.
When students pushed back against the practice, they were told “if you feel uncomfortable about it then perform your prayers.”
What’s shocking is that these ‘period checks’ have been taking place in the college for a long time.
Last week I received a message from a whistleblower who attends Kolej Vokasional ERT Setapak. On 18 Oct at around 7.50pm, she and about 30 other young women (aged 18-19) were rounded up, given cotton buds and asked to ‘prove’ that they were on their period.— Tashny Sukumaran (@tashny) October 26, 2021
According to Malay Mail, Education Minister Datuk Radzi Jidin has paid a visit to the college today to find out from the students firsthand what transpired and to get an explanation from the school’s administrators.
“I take this matter very seriously and am committed to end such practices in any of the ministries’ institutions if it is happening,” he wrote in a series of tweets on Twitter.
Sejurus tiba dari Kuching di KLIA, saya terus ke sebuah sekolah di Setapak, Kuala Lumpur bagi mendapatkan maklumat berhubung dakwaan berlaku amalan pemeriksaan haid secara fizikal dalam kalangan murid perempuan.(1/5) pic.twitter.com/qTy7tEzUae— Radzi Jidin (@RadziJidin) October 26, 2021
Radzi was accompanied by the Ministry of Education (MoE) secretary-general Tan Sri Madinah Mohamad and Malaysian director-general of Education Datin Seri Nor Zamani Abdol Hamid.
It seems that the college in question isn’t the only school with a period spot check policy. Radzi said he has a list of schools that allegedly carry out these intrusive checks.
In a report by Malay Mail, at least 15 schools are named in the list: six from Selangor, three from Johor, two from Terengganu, two from Kuala Lumpur and one each from Kedah and Pahang.
‘Period checks’ are intrusive and can be a source of stress and embarrassment to female students subjected to the practice.
This also brings the effort to #MakeSchoolASaferPlace for students, which was started by Ain Husniza, relevant and important. Ain has been invited to further speak about Children’s Rights at the upcoming Unicef conference.

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Petai Mooncake Is A Thing Thanks To This Ipoh Aunty

In case you missed the 10 million ads and promotions all over the place, the Mid-Autumn Festival is nearly upon us.
And that means one very important thingâ€¦ MOONCAKE!
While weâ€™ve seen a rise in â€œcreativeâ€ mooncake flavours, from durian to ice cream mooncakes, thereâ€™s a particularly interesting iteration thatâ€™s raised a stink.
Weâ€™re talking about PETAI MOONCAKE.
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Yes, you read that right. Petai mooncake is a thing thanks to this Ipoh aunty named Jennifer Chung.
The 55-year old home baker came up with the aromatic mooncake last year while experimenting with the infamous stink beans.
As my father loves to eat petai, I decided to surprise him with petai mooncake in conjunction with the Mid-Autumn Festival.Jennifer Chung via Malay Mail.
The petai mooncake isnâ€™t her only creation though. AuntyJenniferâ€™s food experiment with the odorous vegetable is 7 years strong.
Aunty Jennifer with her famous petai mooncakes.(Credit: Farhan Najib/Malay Mail)
Sheâ€™s been making petai pau, petai chang, petai cucur udang, and petai pulut panggang rice for years!
Back to the petai mooncake, whatâ€™s inside?
There are three main ingredients:
PotatoSambal dried shrimpsPetai
Working from her home in Bercham, Aunty Jennifer told Malay Mail that she starts preparing at 3am. Itâ€™s a laborious task of mixing and resting the dough, making the filling, doing the egg wash as well as timing the baking just right.
Jennifer Chung’s petai mooncakes are packaged nicely and sold at RM15 for two pieces. (Credit: Farhan Najib/Malay Mail)
She also works alone, making about 100 mooncakes everyday by herself and sells them at RM15 for two.
But donâ€™t you worry, sheâ€™s more than happy to take orders or the petai-obsessed amongst us.
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If youâ€™re brave enough to give it a go, let her know at 011-33834667 or via the Ipoh Jacky Facebook group before 11th September.

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Penang To Limit All Business Hours From 6am To 8pm Only

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Penang Chief Minister Chow Kon Yeow has announced that all businesses in Penang can only operate from 6am to 8pm starting Wednesday, 25 March 2020.
The new time limit applies to all essential businesses that are open now, including the wet markets.
This comes as an additional step to the movement control order (MCO) the country already has in place.
Penangites have continued to throng their local wet markets such as the Air Itam market despite authorities asking them to maintain a one-metre distance.
However, certain wet markets on Penang island have quickly changed their policies to control the crowd with limited entry and temperature checks, such as the Juru wet market.

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Don’t Follow The “Do Not Donate Here” Trend, We Will Use Funds To Help Flood Victims, Says Rina Harun

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After netizens shunned government campaigns to raise money for flood victims, Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun has hit back saying not to follow the “Do Not Donate Here” trend that’s been brewing online.

She was quoted by Astro Awani saying that the priority now is the disaster victims and Rina assured that the donations received would be channeled to the target groups.
READ MORE: ‘DO NOT DONATE HERE’ Trends When Netizens Urge Others Not To Donate To Govt Agencies
What we implement (the disaster fund), the donation we can give back to the people. In the current situation, there is no need for such a ‘hashtag’. No matter who, anyone can help as long as the goal is achieved and the recipients benefit, that’s what’s important.Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun
Rina says her appearance should not be an issue
She also commented on recent criticisms thrown at her for wearing high-heeled shoes during a visit to PPS Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan Tamil (SJKT) Saraswathy, Jalan Klang Lama recently, saying that her appearance should not be an issue.
READ MORE: Ministers’ Visit To Flood-Affected Areas Draws Criticism Online
Rina said that she was attending the Fourth Bersatu Annual General Assembly at the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Center (MITEC), Kuala Lumpur, prior to the visit and added that she rushed immediately after President Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s speech.
During the rally, I received many messages about the flood-affected areas and I thought I had to go down to see the situation. At that time I only had time to change my baju kurung into pants and shirt, I did not have time to change my shoes in the chaos. What is important is my presence in the place to see their welfare taken care of and what else their needs that I can help.Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun

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Coldplay Fans Vent On Social Media, From Long Queues To Getting Scammed

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Today, Malaysians were at war as they battled to secure tickets for the upcoming Coldplay concert which is bound to happen on 22 November 2023 at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium.

Fans in Malaysia were very excited as this is the first time Coldplay is performing here.
However, there were some tension and nervousness in the air as there were hiccups in the pre-sale yesterday where many people faced trouble with the website.
READ MORE: Coldplay’s CIMB Pre-Sale Sees Many Frustrated As System Returns Error Message
Nevertheless, many remained optimistic today as the general sales kicked off at 10am.
While many did successfully manage to buy tickets to watch their favourite band perform, others were disappointed with the long wait in the virtual queue.
PLeasseee 🙏🏽🙏🏽🙏🏽 MAKE IT 2 days Concert in Msia 🇲🇾 u guys hav a lots of Fans in here!!! we r so demn sad 😢not getting thru the battle ticket and pls add another 1 more day!!! love u chris love ❤ @coldplay @livenationmy pls!!!! #COLDPLAYinKL— IntanLiana (@jajarare) May 17, 2023
Whats worse than a breakup ?When you try your best to get #coldplay concert tickets but you dont succeed 🫠🫠🥲💔 #ColdplayinMY #coldplaymalaysia #coldplay23 #goliveasia pic.twitter.com/oN13HTd7Fe— Malin Jayasuriya (@Malin380jey) May 17, 2023
The situation only went downhill when scalpers, “ticket service providers” and scammers began to pop up on sites like Carousell as well as Twitter.
One tweet from @PaanJr allegedly showed a video of bots buying the tickets from multiple computers simultaneously.
Buat apa penat beratur?? Benda boleh suruh bot pic.twitter.com/P9Ki4NSmHi— You are in the buying queue. (@PaanJr) May 17, 2023
There were also those who managed to buy in bulk only to resell it, some at ridiculous prices. When one of them was confronted by a buyer, the seller replied saying “willing buyer willing seller”.
look at this arrogant cunt https://t.co/jAzBYv4mGk pic.twitter.com/Sjto7Mt4Cy— Zee Zaki (@_zxezki) May 17, 2023
Kau cakap jangan beli dengan scalpers. Habih tu what was your prevention approach to those scalpers from hacking and bulk buying? #LieNation— ᴮᴱᗩᒪ⁷ FREE PALESTINE (@chillingkookie) May 17, 2023
Many people were outraged by this and were not at all happy with the scalper situation.
Aku doa Coldplay concert CANCELED!!! Sebabnya jual tiket awal nauuu, pastu sistem macam sampah, tak ikut Q, and scalpers are EVERYWHEREEEEE. Even ticket dah tak available, they still want us to Q and wait. Gila! #COLDPLAYinKL— Farah Syazana (@FarahSyazana) May 17, 2023
One of them even tried buying a ticket from someone who was willing to sell it, however he allegedly got scammed, claiming he lost RM400.
baru kena scam ni maknat katanya jual tiket cat6 tak pasal kena block terus tadi. pic.twitter.com/vrwjv2nEcn— FRZ (@frzwanahmad) May 16, 2023
After the tickets were officially sold out, fans took to demanding for a second concert.
Coldplay is a band which is known worldwide and as part of their 2023 world tour, they included Malaysia and Indonesia.
The demand for the concert tickets are sky high as those outside Malaysia and Indonesia are also eager to watch them perform live on stage. Will Coldplay listen to the demand for a second show here? We will have to wait and see.

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Almost Triple Amounts Of E-books Loaned Out By National Library During MCO

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Since everyone is stuck indoors for the movement control order (MCO), a silver lining is that more people now have the time to read.
The National Library of Malaysia (PNM) has reported a significant jump in the demand for e-books since the beginning of the MCO on March 18.
According to Bernama, PNM Library System and Network Division senior deputy director Aidatul Hasnida Abdul Rani claims that in March alone, nearly 40,000 of the library’s digital books were borrowed compared to an average of about 15,000 during regular months.
New membership registration has also significantly increased for u-Pustaka, as well as unique visitors to the online library portal.
At the beginning of the MCO, the library recorded the highest membership registration in a single day on March 19. A total of 6,069 people registered with the library.
A total of 22,982 new members were registered during the MCO alone. As of April 21, the cumulative number of u-Pustaka members is 501,295.
You can find their website here.

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Paying Your Bill On Time Means A Chance To Get RM5,000 From Indah Water Konsortium

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In a bid to lend support during these troubled times, Indah Water Konsortium (IWK) Sdn Bhd is giving away a series of prizes to customers who pay their outstanding sewerage bill on time.
Two especially lucky winners will be entitled to a RM5,000 cash prize in the ‘Bayar dan Menang’ contest that runs from 1 March – 31 December 2020.
All you need to do is to make sure all outstanding sewerage bills are settled before the stipulated date and you’re registered with IWK’s e-bill service.
The competition is held in two rounds, with Round 1 ending on 30th June and Round 2 beginning on 1st July and ending on 31 December 2020.

600 new registrants with IWK’s e-bill between 1st July – 31st August will stand a chance to win a RM50 Tesco e-voucher. They will be able to walk away with the e-vouchers at the end of the campaign.
Head of Corporate Communications of IWK, Wan Esuriyanti Wan Ahmad expressed the sense of duty the company had as the national sewerage company responsible over environment and public sanitation, especially in light of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Hence, the decision to run a contest to give some good news to the public.
The national wastewater and sanitation company is a government-owned company under the Minister of Finance (Incorporated), which has the task of developing and maintaining a modern and efficient sewerage system for Peninsular Malaysia.
During the Movement Control Order (MCO), they’ve been providing round-the-clock sewerage services and even provided free desludging service to Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah in Kuala Terengganu which is also a Covid-19 screening centre.
Visit IWK’s website (HERE) for more information on the e-bill giveaway, ‘Bayar dan Menang’ contest and existing payment platforms.

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Netizens Put JPJ In A Spot Regarding ‘Fancy’ Number Plates

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Your dream to adorn your favourite rides with fancy number plates might come to an end after all because apparently, it’s against the law.

The Road Transport Department (JPJ) reminded motorists that vehicle registration numbers must be installed according to the specifications set under the Road Transport Act (APJ) 1987.
If caught for breaking the law, violators can be fined between RM300 and RM3,000 under Section 14(4) APJ 1987.
JPJ also included sample pictures of fancy car number plates which can be seen below.

The public is advised to report any vehicle that has a “confusing, vague or ‘fancy’ number plate by emailing aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my together with photo evidence and other relevant details.
This ‘reminder’ from JPJ received some heat from Malaysian netizens.
One of the top comments pointed out that only the rich can afford these fancy number plates.
“Usually it’s the VVIP who have fancy [number plates]. We’re from kampung kampung, not brave enough. Car [windows] have never ever been tinted too,” a netizen wrote.

A netizen even pointed out that issuing summons is a way to help generate the economy.
“If the government made it compulsory to use [standardised] number plates just like in Indonesia and Thailand… following the proper measurements, fonts and ban car accessories workshop from selling fancy number plates.. there wouldn’t be an issue with number plates anymore. But issuing summons is one of the ways for government to make extra money.. help generate the economy,” another person commented.

“When will this issue be solved? Hopefully, JPJ will make its own number plates. Buy the machines and do it like Thailand and Singapore. Insyallah can solve this issue,” another commenter wrote.

The previous comment was reiterated by another netizen who said, “Why make something so simple so difficult?”
“In fact, it’s not difficult to make it all standardised. All cars can use standardised plates if JPJ had the will to carry it out.”
“JPJ can make standard number plates for each vehicle in Malaysia. JPJ can stamp the plate themselves along with any modern features and make sure every vehicle is outfitted with the standardised number plates within a year.”

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Need To Cut Down On Coffee? Here Are 5 Other Drinks That Can Help You Wake Up In The Morning

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We get you. Sometimes it’s impossible to get up in the morning and focus on your work without being sleepy. Coffee can help you with that. But too much coffee can also have its risks. Insomnia, fatigue, anxiety, shakiness, fast heart rate, and many more. Boy, the caffeine amount in coffee is like an innocent drug!

So, if you need to reduce the amount of coffee in your life, or if you just generally dislike the taste of coffee, you need alternatives.
Here are some of the drinks that you can opt for if a cup of joe is not your cup of tea.
1. Kombucha
Kombucha is a drink made with tea, sugar, bacteria and yeast that’s fermented for a period of time. It’s widely taken for its gut-healthy benefits because of the good bacteria found in it, the probiotics.
Coffee can sometimes irritate the stomach lining when consumed on an empty stomach, so drinking kombucha in the morning can naturally balance your gut and improve digestion.
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It’s also packed with other health benefits such as reducing body fat, increasing body metabolism, rehydrating your body and refreshing your mood.
Plus, the amount of caffeine in kombucha is lesser than those of coffee, and this can solve your ‘keeping me up till late at night’ problem.
2. Warm Lemon Water
Warm lemon water claims to give a boost of energy and can help you focus in the morning.
The potassium in lemons helps with brain and nerve function, which increases your alertness. Furthermore, the scent of lemon helps clear the mind, reduce the feelings of stress and uplift our moods.
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They also have other tremendous health advantages such as providing a stronger immune system, improving skin as well as body hydration, giving fresh breath, preventing kidney stones and guiding in weight loss.
3. Black Tea
Black tea or red tea is a type of tea fully oxidized tea that’s made from the leaves of a plant named Camellia Sinensis. The leaves are exposed to moist, oxygen-rich air which turns the leaves from green to a dark brownish-black colour.
Black tea contains both caffeine and an amino acid called L-theanine, which improves alertness and focus. Studies have found that beverages containing both of these elements have the greatest impact on focus due to the effects of L-theanine on the brain (improves cognitive processing).
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L-theanine works by making our bodies slowly absorb caffeine, which results in a longer sustained period of energy without causing the caffeine crash or jitters. Additionally, it also leads to increased focus and mood while reducing stress.
4. Green Tea & Matcha
Green tea, on the other hand, comes from the same plant as black tea but is minimally oxidized. Green tea here means the processed tea leaves (in tea bags or packets) that need to be steeped in hot water.
Matcha, another variation of green tea, is usually found in the form of powder and traditionally needs to be mixed with a bamboo whisk.
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Green tea contains roughly half the caffeine content of black tea and a quarter of the caffeine of coffee. Matcha, on the contrary, contains slightly more caffeine than green tea (around half a cup of coffee). This is because while steeping, not all the nutrients and healthy compounds diffuse into the water. In matcha, however, the person consumes the whole leaves themselves (powdered leaves).
Both of these drinks have the same amino acid as the black tea which can help you be full of energy and alert without feeling anxious jitters. Among all the types of tea, green tea has the highest amount of L-theanine and within the green tea category, Matcha is known to have the highest concentrations.
5. Masala Chai
Masala chai is a type of black tea that’s mixed with milk as well as a robust blend of spices and herbs, famous in India. They usually contain spices like ginger, cardamom, cinnamon, fennel, black pepper, cloves and other similar ingredients (they may vary).  So, if the intense flavours don’t wake you up in the morning, we don’t know what will.
You can decrease your caffeine intake with this aromatic drink as this too increases your energy and alertness thanks to the black tea present in it.
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Other than that, because this tea is a mixture of wonderful spices, masala chai can also improve heart health, reduce blood sugar levels, reduce nausea, improve digestion and might even help you lose weight!
However, as there is some caffeine present in these drinks, this brings us back to the same old problem, the risks of caffeine.
But their content is significantly lower than coffee. That means that generally, you can substitute a drink of coffee with two teas for the same amount of caffeine (it differs according to what drink).
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All in all, everything should be taken in moderation. Too much of anything can be detrimental to your health. And that includes caffeine.
Whether you don’t prefer coffee or need to cut down on it, try out these alternatives. Have you tasted any of these before?

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Anwar Announces Himself As The New Prime Minister. Says Muhyiddin’s Government Has Fallen

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Parti Keadilan Rakyat President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim made an announcement today claiming that he has the “strong, formidable and majority” support of the Parliament to present to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and form a new govenrment.

Anwar said that he has the support of “close to” two thirds majority which is comprised of various parties, and it includes those in the present government and Barisan MPs.
The majority, he said is among Malay and Islam Members of Parliament (MPs).
He mentions that the number of Members of Parliament (MPs) in his new coalition will be revealed once he has an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong.
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He also didn’t reveal who would be named as the next Deputy Prime Minister, but jokingly mentioned that it won’t be his wife, Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.
In the press conference, Anwar said has been granted audience to meet the King earlier this week, but had to postpone due to his Majesty’s admission to Institut Jantung Negara (IJN).
With the majority, it means the government led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has fallen. I will reveal the details soon after meeting the Agong.PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
The PKR President also urged current Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to cooperate, as the Premier can no longer hold the post with the number of seats that he currently has.
Anwar was flanked by Azizah and Saifuddin NasutionPicture Credit: YouTube
When asked what would happen if Muhyiddin dissolved parliament instead, Anwar said the decision to do so is the sole discretion of the Agong.
He said that the audience will be done as soon as possible once the King has recovered, and added that His Majesty has been notified.
Anwar was also asked by the media if MPs who’ve defected to PN will be part of this “new coalition”, he replied: “Dalam senarai saya tak nampak (I don’t see them in the list).”
He was then asked further reporters if this was a “backdoor government”, Anwar instead argued that it was not and claimed it to be a new “format”.
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Meanwhile, the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar tweeted that everything is fine.
Baru selesai mesyuarat Jemaah Menteri. Tidak ada apa-apa yang tumbang atau jatuh. pic.twitter.com/Yao1At1jZf— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) September 23, 2020
Earlier, news surfaced that he will make “an important announcement” at Le Meridien Kuala Lumpur with speculations brewing about Anwar having the majority support of the Parliament, allowing Pakatan Harapan to retake Putrajaya.
It has also been reported that Anwar has requested for an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong who is currently being treated at the IJN.
The Pakatan coalition fell apart in February after the resignation of Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad following a political coup which made way for Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to take over as Premier.

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The Only Chinese Malaysian Member Of Malaysia’s Elite VAT 69 Commando Is Far More Impressive Than You Realise

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It is a sad reality that the number of ethnic Chinese Malaysians serving in the armed forces have been dwindling over the years – which makes a young chap named Liong’s success in becoming a member of the Very Able Troops 69 Commando (VAT 69 Commando) especially remarkable.

This young man from Batu Pahat, Johor is actually the only ethnically Chinese Malaysian to among 500 commandos to make the cut into the elite special force that serves under the Royal Malaysia Police (PDRM).
Liong (right) receiving his skydiving training certificate from the Commander of VAT 69 Commando, Datuk Fisol Salleh (left).(Credit: Sinchew Daily)
Despite graduating with a degree in Computer Science from University Putra Malaysia (UPM), Liong declined job offers in the IT field. He instead chose to join PDRM in August 2015, which became the stepping stone for his enrollment into the VAT 69 Commando.
In a 2018 interview with Sinchew Daily, Liong said that his interest in joining the elite armed force unit was not only a personal goal, but also a decision driven by his desire to serve the country.
The gruelling training to join VAT 69 Commando unit
The VAT 69 Commando unit is widely regarded as one of Malaysia’s most elite defence and security units, which is reflected by the gruelling tests one has to endure in order to prove their worth.
According to Liong, there were 600 applicants in his batch but only 13 people passed the selection phase.
The first stage of training was carried out on land, involving jungle survival where he spent two weeks in the wilderness without food.
The training then continued on to sea, land and air environments and included an assortment of dangerous tasks such as fast-roping from the helicopter, diving, combat, and parachuting.
The training is on par with what the United States’ Navy SEALs undergo.
Parachuting training.(Credit: Sinchew Daily)
Due to the intense mental and physical toll of the training, Liong revealed that he lost 10 kilograms after four months of rigorous training.
All the training was very hard and dangerous, but in order to become a VAT 69 Commando, I gritted my teeth and constantly overcame many psychological barriers to finally become a commando.Liong to Sinchew Daily.
Survival training in the forest.(Credit: Sinchew Daily)
What makes the VAT 69 Commando so special, though?
VAT 69 Commando was first established in October 1969 following the rise of the Malayan Communist Party (CPM). From over 1,000 candidates nationwide, only 60 were selected to be part of the first batch of the commando unit and the recruitment was conducted strictly for those aged between 20 to 25 years. The pioneer troopers of VAT 69 Commando were trained by the British Special Air Service (SAS).
Back then, the main task was to track down and terminate the communists via guerilla warfare. Due to this reason, a large number of the operations were conducted deep in the jungle, with each operation lasting for at least two weeks up to three months – a draining mental and physical challenge.
Operator from 69 Commando CIW Team preparing to storm the enemy.(Credit: Malaysian SOF Pictures via Wikipedia)
Today, their main mission is to conduct high-risk tasks such as counter-terrorism, hostage rescue, intelligence gathering and counter-insurgency within the borders of Malaysia.
Among their most well known counter-terrorism missions include the 2000 Operation Dawn against the militants of Al-Ma’unah who had stolen thousands of weapons from two control posts of the Rejimen Askar Wataniah (Territorial Army Regiment) camp in Kuala Rui, Perak, as well as hunting down Sulu terrorists at the 2013 Lahad Datu conflict in Sabah.
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For an in-depth look at the early days of the VAT 69 Commando unit, check out this documentary by History Channel Asia:

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This Malaysian Silat Movie Just Won At The Prestigious New York Asian Film Festival 2020

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A Malaysian made martial arts action movie ‘Geran’ has won the prestigious Daniel A. Craft Award for Excellence in Action Cinema at the 2020 New York Asian Film Festival (NYAFF).

The official media of NYAFF easternkicks.com reported that this win means Geran director Areel Abu Bakar and action choreographer Azlan Komeng now join the ranks of outstanding past winners such as Dante Lam for ‘Operation Red Sea’, Yue Song for ‘The Bodyguard’ and Jung Byung-gil on ‘The Villainess’.
So what exactly is the martial art featured in the film?
It’s Silat!
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Specifically, Silat Gayong Pusaka which was said to be created by Dato’ Meor Abdul Rahman in 1942 who fought off invading Japanese soldiers at Pulau Sudong.
In the film, two siblings in a Silat family are seeking their younger brother who fled with the land deed to bring him back to their father in order to defend their family legacy.

According to Bernama, the movie features real martial arts experts who choreographed their own stunts.
In fact, the use of silat in the film harkens the revival of silat on film with ‘Geran’ kickstarting interest both domestically and internationally- decades after its past glory in local films from the 1950s and 60s.
Director Areel Abu Bakar told easternkicks.com that he felt a responsibility to bring silat to the world as the platform to showcase the ancient martial art was so limited, even locally.
Areel Abu Bakar, director of Geran.(Credit: Filem Geran/Facebook)
Geran was filmed using the producers’ own budget and released in Malaysia and Brunei on Oct 10, 2019.
At the film’s release, Areel told local movie blog Cinema Online that it took five years to complete the film because three years were spent on raising funds alone.
With the modest budget, never did he ever expect to receive such acclaim for his first movie!
But as the film exclaims on social media, it was all worth it in the end.

To watch ‘Geran’, it will be streamed online as part of the 19th New York Asian Film Festival via the Smart Cinema app from August 28 to September 12, 2020.

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The Obscure Origins Of Malaysia’s Dikir Barat

Malaysiaâ€™s cultural heritage and artistic identity are as rich and vibrant as the people that call this majestic land home.
Recently a local Dikir Barat group earned their place in the Malaysia Book of Records (MBOR) for performing the nationâ€™s largest, multilingual Dikir Barat concert.
Calling themselves the Himpunan Pendikir Muda 2020, the group consisting of 2,020 school pupils, college students and Dikir Barat â€œveteransâ€, performed their rendition of well-known songs from accross the world in 8 different languages; Bahasa Malaysia, English, Mandarin, Thai, Javanese, Japanese, Hindi and Arabic.

TRP takes a shallow dive into the history of Dikir Barat and how the musical genre has managed to echo its way into the modern age.
What’s Dikir Barat?
Dikir Barat is a unique musical art form which involves the combination of singing, carolling, poetry reciting, synchronised dancing, and of course, music.
A typical Dikir Barat performance is usually made up of several key elements; the â€œTok Juaraâ€ and â€œTukang Karutâ€ act as the leaders of the performance. They are put in charge of taking the lead in the performance by singing and reciting â€œpantunsâ€ or “syairs” – Malay poetry style performed in a quatrain, or a poem consisting of four lines – at times, in spontaneous “freestyle”.
Tok Juara and Tok Karut leading the performance.(Credit: Dikir Barat MX)
The leaders are then followed by the rest of the group consisting of 10 to 30 individuals called the â€œAwak-awakâ€ made up of men, women or both, whoâ€™s job is to sing, chant and dance along to the lyrics and poems.
The whole performance is then accompanied by musicians playing percussion instruments like the â€œrebanaâ€ or the tambourine, and the â€œtetawakâ€ which is also known as a gong.

The â€œdancingâ€ in Dikir Barat performances are more limited to sitting crossed-leg while making syncronised body and hand movements as well as clapping along to the song

Obscure origins
Though the origins of the art form remain rather obscure, Dikir Barat is generally accredited as a traditional Malay art form which has its roots in the nationâ€™s eastern coastal states, particularly Kelantan.
Historians argue that the musical art form first emerged in parts of southern Thailand which has its own version of the performance called â€œDikir Karutâ€
The word â€œbaratâ€ itself also literally translates back to mean â€œwestâ€, and is believed to be referring to Malaysiaâ€™s closest “western” neighbour.(Credit: Kaki Travel)
From Thailand, the Dikir Barat was said to have spread to Kelantan and other parts of Malaysia and soon evolved into the form that it is today.
Experts also note the contribution of a Kelantanese man known as Pak Leh Tapang, who was said to have revised the original Dikir Karut format and introduced pantuns into the mix.
Some historians also mentioned how Dikir Barat was influenced by aspects of the Indian-Punjabi style of â€œqawwaliâ€ music.

Here, take a listen.

Dikir Barat remains one of the nationâ€™s most unique artistic expression as the songs and poems within the performances cover a range of subjects, from religion to politics, to every day topics that provide a glimpse into the lives of everyday Malaysians.
The nature of Dikir Barat performances, which can involve fierce competition between two or more opposing groups who try to outwit each other with their lyrical prowess, also makes the art an enjoyable and stimulating form of entertainment.

Itâ€™s like a regular olâ€™ rap battle! Check this out.

Simply put, it is a creative and intellectual form of oral tradition that has been passed down through the ages.
Lasting through the ages
Those who hail from the east coast, especially Kelantan, should already be aware of how huge the Dikir Barat scene can be and how it is also quite popular among the youths.
The acclaim that Dikir Barat has in the â€œLand of Lightningâ€ is said to have been brought on by restrictions set by the Kelantan government during the 90â€™s that banned everything it deemed â€œun-Islamicâ€.
FYI, Kelantan also has a ban on public performances like the traditional “Wayang kulit” and the “Mak Yong” dance among others.(Credit: Malay Mail)
Dikir Barat managed to survive the censorship as it was seen as a convenient way of disseminating information to the public.
Nowadays, Dikir Barat is used not only as a form of entertainment but as a means to spread knowledge, news, literature, and to an extent, even propaganda.
The musical art form, as with many things, has also gone through many stages of evolution over the years.
In Kelantan, Dikir Barat has produced its own line of stars and famous artists like the likes of Halim Yazid who reportedly sold over 20,000 copies of his album and to date has over 1 million views for his songs on YouTube.
As time goes on, Dikir Barat has been â€œremixedâ€ to include a range of popular karaoke songs, as well as modern Malay pop songs which take inspiration from the traditional folk art genre.

If you’re willing to go down the rabbit hole, a definite must-watch is the Dikir-Dangdut music coming out of the east coasts

The art form has also encouragingly received international commendation and, in a way, stands as a symbol of Malaysiaâ€™s national heritage.

Here, check out Canada’s Hamilton Children’s Choir performing the Wau Bulan song.

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