Malaysian Child Actor Shares Nightmarish Stories Of Abuse By Her Father

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Recently, a podcast by the Bros Gang TV channel on YouTube invited child actor Puteri Balqis (15) to share her journey as a young actress in Malaysia.

But things went off the rails when the interviewer asked a question that created a media firestorm. It all started when the interviewer asked the actress about a situation she will remember forever. She replied to the question by talking about her father and mentioned that her father was irresponsible, lazy, and jobless.

TERUK LAH BAPAK PUTERI BALQIS NI!!! Time tu budak tu baru 5 tahun!! pic.twitter.com/zttsB7jxiZ— haney (@sharifahfahani) September 4, 2022

He does not care about me or my mother, he barely cares about my education.Puteri Balqis
She claimed that her father was mentally, sexually, and physically abusive towards both her and her mother. He was an absent father. Whenever her mother was unwell and wanted help, he would ignore his duties as a husband and a father.
My father would hit me, and of course it haunts me until today. But what made me more traumatized was whenever my father goes out with his friends late at night. They will watch explicit contents and will joke about it in a public area, it’s like they are watching cartoon.Puteri Balqis
She claimed that her father would force her to watch pornography together and added that she was only 5 when that incident happened. Not only that, but she also mentioned that she was allegedly forced to watch her dad behave indecently.
She said her mother would always remind her to remain silent as society will never believe them, the victims, and her father was a very manipulative person who acts and looks like an angel in public.
Puteri Balqis said her single mother, Norashikin Mohd Aziz, continues to bear the burden of her ex-husband’s financial obligations.
I just can’t take it anymore, I have been sexually abused by my own father, multiple times since I was 5.Puteri Balqis
She hasn’t seen her abusive, absent father in years, but she says he still sends birthday and achievement wishes every once in a while, but that’s it.

Rina Harun wants to take action.
As soon as the news became viral, the Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development, Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun, drew attention to the matter.
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If the news is true, we will call on her and her father to be investigated and not hesitate to take decisive action under the Children Act 2001.Datuk Seri Rina Harun
At the same time, she also admitted to being sad if the allegations were true. This is because parents are supposed to be their children’s guardians and mentors, rather than wrecking their future.
She added that the public can assist the ministry by coming forward to make a complaint, including to the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

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Mâ€™sians super impressed by McDelivery rider who bought Panadol for his sick customer

Last month, we heard about McDelivery customers making cheeky requests from their delivery riders that actually got fulfilled.

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But none of those are as impressive as this McDelivery rider in Subang Jaya who actually stopped somewhere to buy his sick customer some Panadol along his delivery route.

moga dimurahkan rezeki bro McDelivery 😭 pic.twitter.com/BmrbKKzD2g
— Wan Amirul Izarin (@amirulizarin) August 12, 2019

Speaking to TRP, Twitter user @amirulizarin explained that he was sick when he made the delivery order.
Since he wasn’t well enough to go out and he was ordering McD anyway, @amirulizarin decided to try his luck.
In the Special Instructions column, @amirulizarin asked his McDelivery rider to pick up some Panadol on his way over â€œif it wasnâ€™t too much troubleâ€.

Picture credit: Twitter

When the McDelivery rider arrived, he told @amirulizarin that he had bought a whole strip of Panadol for him.

Picture credit: Twitter

FYI, @amirulizarin lives in USJ 20, Subang Jaya and the closest McDonalds to him is in Taipan, USJ 10, approximately 11 minutes away.
Picture credit: Google Maps
Twitter was overwhelmed at the apparent kindness of the delivery rider urging McDonalds Malaysia to give him a pay rise.

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— nvt (@nataliasuhaimi) August 13, 2019

@McDMalaysia pls find ur mcdelivery guy n raise his salary for kindness..
— 🐈 (@hzres_) August 13, 2019

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I can't handle this cuteness 😭 moga kau terus jumpa org baik2 mcm abg mekdi tu, and moga dunia ni ada lebih ramai mcm abg mekdi tu.
— è‹æ˜Žæœˆ â€– Mina-ing 🌙❄🐻 (@Taeaomye) August 13, 2019

“May you continue to meet nice people like the abang McD and may the world have more nice people like him.

Bukan senang nak jumpa orang boleh tolong orang yang kita tak kenal. Sungguh lah abang mcd ni baik betul.
— Hanim Abdullah (@HanimAbdullah3) August 13, 2019

It’s not easy to find someone who would help a stranger. This abang McD is a really nice guy.
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Kdg2.. Org nk delivery sbb x sihat. Sgt2 membantu dlm kes mcm ni.
— hafizah an nur (@hafizahannur25) August 14, 2019

Sometimes, people order delivery because they don’t feel well. Acts like these are so helpful during those times.

😭😭😭😭 harap @McDMalaysia award dia!!!!! ni yg nak nangis!
— Na.didi (@benz_yameen) August 13, 2019

I hope McD Malaysia gives him an award! I’m gonna cry!
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Bidding Farewell To Plaza OUG, Netizens Feel Nostalgic As Another Mall Bites The Dust

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It’s no secret that the experience of shopping is an emotional one.

Shoppers feel sad and nostalgic when the shutters are pulled down for the last time, and the lights are switched off as another store closed down for good.
Plaza OUG in Old Klang Road was once such a place, bustling and a way of life for its shoppers and workers.
But all that will be a distant memory soon as the building is demolished to make way for new development.
Known by several names in its lifespan, Plaza OUG is best remembered as the Japanese retail group Yaohan among the local community.
In December 2021, The Edge City & Country reported that plans are afoot to redevelop Plaza OUG into a 6-storey shopping complex, a 30-storey hotel with 312 rooms and a 41-storey serviced apartment with 361 units.

The Time Has Finally Come
Recently, the excavators have started moving in and netizens feel strange saying goodbye, the thought that Plaza OUG will never be here again.
The moments were shared on social media, including Malaysia Shopping Mall, which uploaded several photos showing the reconstruction work at Plaza OUG.

The mall is primarily unoccupied with no visitors.
According to the post, it will be demolished by the end of this year to make way for two high-rise buildings with a shopping centre and underground parking.
The remaining tenants are expected to be moving out soon.
Plaza OUG is one of the oldest shopping centres in Kuala Lumpur.
Many Malaysians expressed sadness, especially those who grew up in the heyday of this shopping mall.

For some, Plaza OUG’s demise also reminded them of other memorable malls from the same era, which is no longer around.
At the same time, some are concerned that a new shopping mall will only worsen the traffic in the area.
The old Jaya Shopping Centre in Section 13, Petaling Jaya. (Pix: Facebook)
I think today is the most crowded this place will ever before it get demolish next year. The first shopping centre built in Malaysia, Ampang Park. Went there for last lunch at D-lite which for me is the best place in town for nasi lemak and asam laksa. pic.twitter.com/TEC2HmvvkL— Qhiel (@imaqhiel) December 28, 2017

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The Kapcai Conundrum: Should The Iconic Motorcycle Be Banned?

The underbone motorcycle, or â€œkapcaisâ€ as theyâ€™re affectionately called here in Malaysia, is probably one of the most important pieces of machinery in the country.
Since the first Honda Cub C70 came to our roads back in 1958, the kapcais have literally taken over the streets, serving as a cheap, reliable and resilient transport for the everyday Malaysian.
The word Kapcai translates to “Little Cub” in Cantonese.(Credit: Pinterest)
However, thereâ€™s been a lot of talk recently on how the age of the kapcai might be coming to an end.
The Kapcai is so popular here that Malaysia is the only country in the world that has its own national-level underbone racing series, the Cub Prix Championship, that specifically race 100cc – 150cc motorcycles.(Credit: Selangorkini)
Stakeholders in the transportation industry have been hinting at the idea of completely removing kapcais from the roads in favour of more modern, eco-friendly and safer vehicles.
Killer kapcais
Malaysiaâ€™s road accident fatality rate is the third-highest in Asia, and motorcyclists make up the bulk of that death toll.
 Motorcycle casualties exceed that of any other road vehicle in the country.
Road accident data in 2016.(Credit: MIROS)
According to the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (MIROS) some 4,000 motorcyclists, mainly kapcai riders, are killed on the roads every single year.
Close to 5,000 motorcyclists (riders and passengers included) died in 2016 alone and this rate is cited to be on the rise.
A depressingly familiar scene of a motorcycle completely destroyed on Malaysian roads.(Credit: Malay Mail)
It’s also unnerving to know that the majority of road casualties involving motorcycles involve the youngest members of our society.
Transport Minister Anthony Loke revealed that that 72% or the road accident deaths occurring in 2017 were youths aged between 16 to 30-years-old.
Kids dangerously riding kapcais without proper protection.(Credit: Kisah Dunia)
The concerning number of Malaysian motorcyclists dying on the road is basically the driver behind some of the radical ideas to putting an end to the use of kapcais in Malaysia.
Back in 2017, the former Federal Territories Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Adnan Mansor proposed to ban the use of kapcais within KL city limits.
KL roads wouldn’t be the same without motorcyclists roaming about.(Credit: Motorcycle Paradise)
And in early 2019, road safety activist Shahrim Tamrin spoke up on how Malaysia should move to replace the use of petrol-fueled bikes with low-powered electric motorcycles as an alternative means of personal transportation.
Though the Transport Minister had personally said that completely banning motorcycles on Malaysian roads was a rather impossible notion, there have been discussions to increase enforcement to specifically target kapcais and low-powered bikes.
The Road Safety Department (JKJR) have been studying to limit the use of motorcycles to only allow riders to navigate on the far left, emergency lane. An idea which was supported by the Works Ministry.
Motorcycles travelling on the emergency lane.(Credit: Facebook via Adimz Rahman)
And a road safety activist group, Safety First, have been urging the government to impose new speed limits for kapcai or low-powered motorcycles, capping their speed at only 70 km/h.
The everyday Malaysian workhorse
As of 2017, there were nearly 13 million motorcycles registered across the country.
In 2019, that number grew to some 15 million, proving that the two-wheeled vehicle was a staple part of Malaysian life.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
The allure of owning a motorcycle in Malaysia is quite high as the countryâ€™s poor public transportation system and high cost of living, especially in the city, drives demand for an affordable form of a personal vehicle.
According to a 2007 study by University Sains Malaysia (USM), lower-income groups (B40) and youths in Malaysia, rely heavily on owning smaller and lower-powered motorcycles as a cost-saving measure to meet their transportation needs.
This is mainly due to the fact that kapcais are cheap, cost less fuel to run, and require relatively low maintenance expenditure.
The average kapcai in 2019 cost between RM3,000 to RM8,000 as compared to a Perodua MyVi which can cost up to RM50,000.(Credit: Screenshot via Moto Malaysia)
Speaking to some hardy Malaysian kapcai owners (who all chose to remain anonymous for some reason), we find that most Malaysian riders are against the idea of limiting or banning its use on roads as there are no other alternatives to the versatile two-wheeled transport.
Everyone and their mother either owns or regularly rides a motorcycle in Malaysia.(Credit: Kalamhati)
The 25-year-old operations clerk from KL we spoke to has been riding a motorcycle all her life and says that the idea of banning kapcais was rather “ridiculous”.
Bikes are cheap. I save up on petrol, I donâ€™t need to pay tolls and I can get anywhere in a jiffy.â€
A 33-year-old delivery rider from Sungai Buloh mentioned that the reason why he chose to own a motorcycle in the first place was because of the freedom that the vehicle provides.
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â€œItâ€™s affordable, I can use it for work and leisure without the hassle of being stuck in traffic. I can be where ever I want to be fast and easy.â€
Being in the gig economy, he explains that limitations on the speed limit or an all-out ban on the use of motorcycle would evidently affect his immediate source of income.
In my line of work, speed and timing mean everything. I canâ€™t afford to be limited and just travel at just 70km/h.And if they ban the motorcycles off roads, how are we suppose to make a living?
A 25-year-old executive from Shah Alam feels that limitations on the use of kapcais wouldnâ€™t leave a dent on the countryâ€™s critical traffic accident rate if Malaysians are still not attentive towards road safety.
Dedicated bike lane on the Federal Highway under maintenance.(Credit: Malay Mail)
Itâ€™s the same whether you ban motorcycles or cars, the road would still be dangerous if road users do not have the proper attitudes and be safe and alert while riding or driving.

Though road safety is a major concern here in Malaysia, what would happen if we were to limit or ban a mode of transportation that is used by millions of Malaysians to get around?
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Heavy rain and flooding  across the nation: Here’s what’s going on

It is clear that we are entering the monsoon season as floods are affecting various states across Malaysia.
Those living in low-lying and flood-prone areas have been warned by authorities to be cautious and anticipate floods.
The heavy rain and floods we’re experiencing are due to the transition phase between southwest and northeast monsoons which is expected to continue until early November.

The authorities have notified that thunderstorms with heavy rainfall and strong winds over short periods of time will occur mainly in the late afternoon on the west coast of Peninsular Malaysia, as well as parts of Sabah and Sarawak.
The risk of flash floods may also increase, especially in the areas near the sea if high tide occurs concurrently with heavy rainfall.
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Weâ€™ve rounded up some of the states which have been affected by the flood so far :
1. Penang
195 people including four babies in Seberang Perai Tengah (SPT) were evacuated to four relief centers (PPS) after their houses were affected by the floods.
A total of 46 families were transferred due to the heavy rain which lasted more than 6 hours in the area.
The houses and areas were under 0.3 and 0.75 metre of water while the five roads in the district were closed to all traffic yesterday after being submerged under 0.1 to 0.45 metre of water but have been reopened in stages.

2. Perak
The state has opened three flood relief centers in Perak due to floods.
The overall number of victims in Perak now being housed at three PPS is 270.
As at 12.50 am, 5 people from 4 families were transferred to Parit 13 community hall PPS in Titi Gantong which was opened following heavy rain.
The other 2 relief centres include :

Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Changkat Jong, Teluk Intan in Hilir Perak with 235 flood victims from 64 families.
SK Changkat Lobak with 30 people from seven families in Kerian district.

3. Pahang
13 people have been transferred to Surau Kampung Kuala Repas flood relief centre after their homes were flooded.
4. Selangor
Heavy rains and piles of garbage have blocked the storm drains located in Taman Seri Muda, Shah Alam that caused the flood in the area recently.
Almost all of the houses and commercial areas in Taman Seri Muda were affected including Taman Desa Kemuning.
Picture Credit :  Selangor State Government Exco State Assemblyman for N50 Kota Kemuning,  Ganabatirau Veraman
With the transition phase underway, we would advise Malaysians to be cautious especially if you’re living in a flood-prone area. Also, you can check out the latest info on the floods here.

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MR D.I.Y. introduces new Disney homeware, toys, accessories, and more!

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Malaysia’s favourite home improvement retailer, MR D.I.Y. Group (M) Berhad, today announced a new Disney-themed collection named “Always Magical”. With more than 500 products featuring beloved Disney characters such as Mickey Mouse and Friends, Disney Princess heroines, and more, the range is now carried at MR. D.I.Y., MR. TOY and MR. DOLLAR stores nationwide.

MR. D.I.Y.’s Disney-themed range has something for everyone – cutlery and kitchen utensils, lunch boxes, water bottles and tumblers, toys, plus home furnishings like wall clocks. There is also a range of Disney-themed fashion accessories like earrings, necklaces, bracelets, and sunglasses for every occasion.
Disney is a brand that needs no introduction. We are a generation that has grown up watching Disney movies, and we all have our favourite Disney characters. At MR D.I.Y., we want to celebrate this by making good quality Disney merchandise accessible to Disney fans of all ages at wallet-friendly prices.MR D.I.Y.’s Head of Marketing Alex Goh
Goh said that Mickey Mouse-themed wall clocks, tumblers, and lunch boxes are favourites amongst the customers.
At the end of the day, it’s all about adding more value and elevating our customers’ shopping experience. And thanks to this new partnership with Disney, we have been able to make their visit to MR D.I.Y. ‘Always Magical’.MR D.I.Y.’s Head of Marketing Alex Goh
To celebrate the launch of the new collection, MR D.I.Y. is also holding a promotion of selected Disney products, offering up to 30 per cent discounts and “Spend and Win” contest from 1 to 31 May 2023.

For a limited time only, customers who visit MR. D.I.Y. PLUS at Mid Valley Megamall can snap photos at the store’s Disney-themed backdrop and participate in fun activities from 3 to 7 May 2023 and stand a chance to win prizes.
For more information visit mrdiy.com or their social media pages – Facebook and Instagram.

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Record-Breaking Mat Kilau Rakes In RM12.2 Million Over Four Days

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The epic Malaysian historical movie Mat Kilau continues to shatter the nation’s box office records.

The RM8 million production, directed by Syamsul Yusof, collected more than RM12.2 million since it was screened in cinemas last Thursday.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Syamsul Yusof (@syamsulyusoffilm)
Earlier, the film produced by Studio Kembara set a record as the first local epic film to collect RM1 million on the first day of screening.
On the second day, this Mat Kilau film raked in RM1.8 million; on the third day, it came to RM3 million.
The film stars Datuk Adi Putra, who is given the responsibility to bring to life the heroic character Mat Kilau Imam Rasu or Mat Kilau.
The film is supported by a stellar cast, including Wan Hanafi Su as Mat Kilau’s father, namely Tok Gajah, Beto Kusyairy (Wahid), Khir Rahman (Usup), Fattah Amin (Awang) and Johan As’ari (Yassin).
Not to be missed are Datuk Rahim Razali, Namron, Shaharuddin Thamby, Ellie Suriaty, Farah Ahmad and Indonesian action actor, Yayan Ruhian as Toga.
The local movie had never seen such a fervour from Malaysians, despite criticism by some quarters.
A scene from Mat Kilau. (Pix: Studio Kembara)
READ MORE: Malaysia’s Version Of Ip Man, ‘Mat Kilau’ Criticized For Not Being Malay Enough
Movie Etiquette
Some spectators had been going to the cinema wearing traditional Malay clothes such as the tanjak and sampin.
Their dress style is the same as that worn during the era of Mat Kilau.
However, the large size of the tanjak prevented others from watching in the cinema.
  @nurfarysha5 Semangat mat kilau ✌ ♬ Mentera Semerah Padi – M. Nasir
Many think wearing traditional Malay clothing and going to the cinema is excessive, but opinions remain divided.
Some netizens suggest that those who wear tanjak take it down for a while watching a movie at the cinema.
Semalam tengok Mat Kilau macam ni lah. Tapi nasib orang tu ada common sense, bila dah start, dia turunkan badan dia, jadi tak nampak pun tanjak tu, siap tanya lagi, i boleh nampak ke tak. ✨ https://t.co/Tua5LXp1MH— ✨ (@ayunishere) June 27, 2022
A Patriot’s Story
Mat Kilau takes the audience back to 1892, when the British colonialists occupied land in Pahang.
The British reaped the fruits of Pahang’s land belonging to the Malays and interfered in the customs and religion of the locals.
Refusing to let the British arrogance reign supreme in the land of Pahang, Mat Kilau, Tok Gajah and his friends rose to fight against the colonialists.
The wisdom of Mat Kilau and Tok Gajah in planning the resistance resulted in frequent fierce battles with the British, which resulted in the colonialists suffering pressure and losses.

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Health Ministry Needs More Volunteers To Help Frontliners

The Ministry of Health has asked for more health and medical volunteers to help frontliners in the fight against COVID-19.
Currently, there are 157 people assigned and will be stationed in stages, while another 1,008 from various medical professions are set to join the hospital team.
Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said in a Facebook post that considering the current predicament faced by the country, the Ministry is calling for more professionals to step up and help.

He also said that the Ministry has also increased their manpower through the hiring of 3,000 staff members including doctors, nurses and medical assistants.
They will be stationed at the Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS) that has been modified to become a quarantine and medical centre in anticipation of more COVID-19 cases.

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[Watch] Aliff Syukri’s Raya Teaser Slammed For Tarnishing The Image of Islam

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Once again, well-known entrepreneur Datuk Seri Aliff Syukri did not miss the golden opportunity to release a new hymn titled Kepelak Kelepuk Raya.

Aliff uploaded a teaser of the song on Instagram which had received more than 26,000 likes at the time of writing.
However, some netizens said they felt uncomfortable with the three background dancers in the video.
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Dancers Cast A Negative Image of Islam
According to netizens, the three background dancers did not represent the image of Muslims because of their dress which was considered indecent.
They added that the dancing was excessive and such a video is not suitable for the public, especially during the holy month of Ramadan.
Netizens said that the male dancers appeared effeminate, drawing reference to controversial cosmetics entrepreneur Muhammad Sajjad Kamaruz Zaman, also known as Nur Sajat.

The transgender cosmetics entrepreneur allegedly fled the country to Thailand via Padang Besar illegally, before migrating to Australia.
A transwoman had to flee the country just to be free from religious authorities.So if you see Malaysians talking ill about governance, understand where we’re coming from. ‘Malaysian transgender woman Nur Sajat: “I had to run away” – BBC News’ https://t.co/m4zlyYg3JJ— Siva 🏳🌈 🏴🏳⚧ (@Sivavmn) November 19, 2021
READ MORE: PDRM Waiting On Thailand To Extradite Nur Sajat
Last year, Aliff also used the same background dancer to perform in the music video for Lala Raya’s hymn.

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M’sia may lose 54% of jobs to robots in 20 years!

With the rise of automation and artificial intelligence, the age of the human workforce might be numbered.
Human Resources Minister M Kula Segaran said that a radical change to the working ecosystem is coming within the next 20 years.
Up to 54% of current jobs in the country is vulnerable to disruptions due to the neverending advancements in technology.

(Image Credit: Singularity Hub)

As companies make leaps towards automation, the need for human labour is rapidly decreasing.
Almost half of the companies in Malaysia are expected to reduce their full-time workforce in favor of automation by as soon as 2022.

(Image Credit: MEME)

80% of semi-skilled jobs are at high risk of being taken over by automation and digital technologies!
Just to give you an example;
Retails salesperson, cashiers, waiters, bartendersâ€¦ We have robots that can do that!

Taxi drivers, Grab drivers, delivery ridersâ€¦ Guess what, self-driving vehicles are already on the roads!

In order to counter this robot apocalypse Malaysia must improve and adapt to the inevitable progress of technology and innovation.

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Kula Segaran said that the country must move from our current labor-intensive manufacturing and service jobs, towards increasing the high-skill workforce which currently lies at only 28% or just 4 million people.
So what do you say Malaysia? Do you think your job might be taken over by a robot anytime soon?
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“Can’t Wait Anymore!” Pahang Assemblyman Fixes Potholes Himself Twice To Prevent Future Accidents

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As we all know, potholes are common on Malaysian roads. The lack of action from the proper authorities has spurred many people to employ creative ways to get the roads fixed.

Sometimes the fixes come a little too late after an accident or two have taken place.
READ MORE: Tired Of Being Ignored By Authorities, Residents Perform Prayers Around Massive Pothole
Tired of waiting for the relevant authorities to repair potholes on the road, Pahang State Legislative assemblyman for Teruntum Sim Chon Siang took matters into his own hands.
Armed with a shovel, he decided to fix the potholes along Jalan Beserah with the tools he had on Monday, 3 January.
I can’t stand the slow action taken by the relevant parties to repair the damaged roads that are causing traffic congestion in Jalan Beserah.Pahang State Legislative assemblyman Sim Chon Siang wrote on his Facebook post.
Based on the pictures uploaded on his Facebook, he also helped to direct traffic while the road was in the process of getting repaired.
Sim fixing the potholes. Image: Sim Chon Siang/ FB
Several contractors appeared around 1.38 pm to help place crusher run on the affected roads as a temporary fix.
Crusher run is a blended mix of coarse and fine aggregate which acts as a good and stable base in soft or wet conditions.
It’s usually placed underneath concrete slabs, driveways, patios and sidewalks.
Contractors put crusher run to fill the potholes. Image: Sim Chon Siang/ FB
Sim said that he hopes the authorities will repair the roads as soon as possible too.
A few days later, Sim sprung into action again to help the community.
He helped to fill up another pothole as a temporary measure at Jalan Haji Junid today (5 January) after an accident involving a motorcycle took place there.
Fixing the pothole after an accident took place. Image: Sim Chon Siang/ FB
Netizens express gratitude
Many netizens thanked him for being proactive in fixing the potholes and praised him for a job well done.

A netizen shared how they were glad that they voted for the right person during the election.

As the saying goes, we must all lead by example. Let’s hope we’ll get to see and hear about more proactive community leaders.

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Covid-19: Malaysia’s Biggest Spike Ever With 277 New Cases Reported Today

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Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced 277 new Covid-19 cases today, Malaysia’s biggest spike in new cases.
At the daily Covid-19 briefing today, Dr Noor Hisham explained that 271 of the new cases were detected in non-Malaysian citizens.
Of this number, 270 cases were detected among detainees at the Bukit Jalil Immigration Depot while one case involved a construction site worker.
To date, 608 Covid-19 cases were detected at the Bukit Jalil Immigration depot.
Dr Noor Hisham also explains that 2 cases were imported, while 275 were local infections. Local Covid-19 infection was detected in four Malaysians, two in Negeri Sembilan and one each in Selangor and Pahang.

Terkini #covid19malaysia, 4 JunDaripada 277 kes baharu positif, 271 adalah Bukan Warganegara manakala baki 4 adalah Warganegara.2 kes Warganegara dilaporkan dari N. Sembilan dan 1 kes masing-masing dari Selangor dan Pahang. 271 kes Bukan Warganegara pula dilaporkan dari KL. pic.twitter.com/ijoGMhBNOt— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) June 4, 2020

This new figure pushes Malaysia’s official Covid-19 cases to 8,247.
However, no new deaths were reported today and the death toll remains at 115.
The second highest Covid-19 spike was on 26th March with 235 new cases. Two other incidences of Covid-19 spikes in the 200s were on 23rd March with 212 cases and 3rd April with 217 cases.
Credit: Ministry of Health

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Religious Affairs Minister Tests Positive For Covid-19, Attendees Of Meeting At PM Office Under HSO

The Religious Affairs Minister Datuk Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri has just confirmed that he tested positive for Covid-19. This was announced on his Twitter account today.

https://twitter.com/drzul_albakri/status/1313045161979465731

At the same time, the Ministry of Health (MOH) released a statement saying that an individual who attended a meeting at the Prime Minister’s office on 3 October 2020 has been tested positive for the virus.
MOH stated that they have conducted health screenings and collected samples from all the attendees today. Meeting attendees who have been identified as close contacts of the patient are also placed under House Surveillance Order (HSO) for 14 days, starting from 3 October.
On the other hand, meeting attendees who did not come into close contact with the patient are required to do self-health monitoring at home for 14 days. These people are also advised to seek immediate medical attention should they develop any symptoms during the 14-day period.

Who attended the meeting?

According to Malay Mail, the meeting attendees include:
Defence Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob;Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Adham Baba;Education Minister Dr. Mohd Radzi Md Jidin;Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah; Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador;Chief of Defence Force General Tan Sri Affendi Buang.
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Artist Comes Up With Another Mural Showing Appreciation To Country’s Top Figures

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Mural artist Suhaimi Ali is back with another art piece, this time spanning a few stories high.

Just like his previous wall paintings, this one will feature some of the country’s most prominent figures such as Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah Ibni Sultan Haji Ahmad Shah Al-Musta’in Billah and Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Also making an appearance are Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Finance Minister Datuk Tengku Zafrul Aziz, Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid bin Bador.
Suhaimi tweeted a photo of the work in progress where he cheekily said that those who want to vandalise his latest work would require a skylift.
Semoga dipermudahkan…revamp mural wira negara di tempat yg tinggi dan besar..kali ni yg nk conteng kena sewa skylift..😂mintak doa dari semua untuk jayakan projek ini..🙏 pic.twitter.com/Xu49rffWfC— Mieyali (@miealimural93) August 22, 2020
His previous work, the mural at Taman Cahaya Alam, Seksyen U12 in Shah Alam, which featured well-known figures was vandalised a few weeks after it was displayed to the public.
Suhaimi then made another one at Seksyen 4, Kota Damansara, focusing on frontliners such as nurses and policemen shortly after his work in Shah Alam was desecrated.

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Inconsiderate Mâ€™sians keep abusing ladies-only parking spots

Are you a woman who regularly finds it difficult to get a parking spot at the â€œfemale onlyâ€ parking areas at malls because theyâ€™re somehow ALWAYS full?
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Siti Mahziyatul Abdullah, 37, says she definitely does.

â€œOften men would purposely park in the area. When I confront them, some would simply ignore me while others would even yell at me.
â€œOnce, I confronted a man who was with his wife and had parked their car in the (ladiesâ€™) parking lot next to mine. Afterwards, I found my tyres punctured.â€
 Siti Mahziyatul Abdullah via Malay Mail

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For Siti Mahziyatul, the female designated parking areas are a much-needed facility as she often goes to the mall alone or with her three-year-old child.
Just like many other women who tend to travel alone or with small children, sheâ€™s scared that if she isnâ€™t in a state of constant vigilance, she would become an easy target for criminals.
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The sad and unfortunate truth is that women who are alone or with young children are often more prone to being the victim of crimes.
They are at higher risk of robbery, kidnapping, harassment, or worse, sexual assault, when they are walking alone in quiet carparks.
This factor spurred the introduction of designated parking areas for single female drivers at malls in 2012.

Picture credit: Time Out KL

According to the Road Safety Marshal Club president, K. Balasupramaniam, the designated parking areas were to acknowledge how important it was to keep women safe against criminal attacks.
Sad to say, this facility is often abused by men as well as women travelling with adult companions.
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â€œMany are still making light of this issue. Some malls simply provide such parking spaces but do not provide safeguards against abuse such as barriers, CCTVs (closed-circuit television cameras) or assigning guards to monitor the area.â€
 K. Balasupramaniam via Bernama
Have you personally seen people who donâ€™t fit the female-only criteria shamelessly park their cars in the female-only designated parking areas?
Or, are you one of those people who donâ€™t fit the criteria but park there and think: Iâ€™m just taking one spot, how many single females could there be, anyway?â€
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Do we Malaysians really need to be policed by guards, barriers, or CCTV in order to respect designated parking areas?
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Malaysia propel plans for aerospace industry

Malaysia could be set to explore the cosmos as the government said that it’ll be working on plans to propel the country into the aerospace industry.

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Working off of the Malaysia Aerospace Industry Blueprint 2030 – a strategic initiative which began in 1997 to make Malaysia the leading aerospace nation in Southeast Asia – the industry would be given top priority under the 12th Malaysia Plan.
A special Technical Working Group or TWG will be tasked to work on a five-year plan for the industryâ€™s future development.

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Economic Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali expressed the ministryâ€™s aspirations on achieving this cosmic dream where the industry is expected to generate some RM55 billion in revenue and create over 30,000 jobs by 2030.
Reportedly, there were eleven aerospace projects worth some RM800 million already approved by the government last year.
The planet had seen an increased interest in the realm of outer space exploration giving way to the expansion of the aerospace field where nations and private entities across the globe are making strides in the new-age space race.

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Just recently India had launched the Chandrayaan-2, the countryâ€™s second lunar mission to explore the Moonâ€™s south pole.
Weâ€™ve already sent one angkasawan out to explore the great beyond, let’s hope that it won’t take to long for us to continue on our journey into the stars.

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Uncle Kentang Makes SOS Call For Limbless Child, And Netizens Respond

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Social activist, Kuan Chee Heng, recently made a plea on social media for a limbless child.

Fondly known as Uncle Kentang, Kuan took to his Facebook to raise funds to buy a ticket to Zoo Negara for a child named Azizah.
According to Kuan, Azizah had never been to Zoo Negara.
He said the initial plan was to take her to Sunway Lagoon, but it was too expensive.
In his posting, Kuan explained that Azizah – the younger of a pair of twins – is both deaf and unable to speak.
The public may call Kuan at 018-2683999 for further details on how to contribute.

So NOW'S the time to snag exciting deals like the: 🔥 Lost World of Tambun Annual Passport (Bundle of 4) @ RM340🔥 Lost World of Tambun Explorer Pass @ RM 278🔥 Sunway Lagoon ticket + Quack Express @ RM188 🔥 Sunway Lagoon Camp Out (Twin Sharing) at RM 538 and MANY MORE! pic.twitter.com/VKPRPOFZ9B— Sunway Lagoon (@SunwayLagoonMY) May 19, 2022
Netizens’ Outpouring Support
In a demonstration of Malaysian compassion beyond traditional ties of family and friends, netizens rallied around Azizah.
Many users also praised Kuan’s attempt to bring joy to the less fortunate.
READ MORE: “It’s From Pasar Malam” Uncle Kentang Explains Why RM1 Car Sold To Woman With ‘Luxury’ Bag And iPhone
The support for the child comes immediately after Kuan posted it on social media, with some netizens offering to pay for the trip to Sunway Lagoon.
They also advised that it may not be a good idea to visit Zoo Negara due to the overwhelming crowd.
At the same time, some suggested ways how to get discounts on tickets.

At the same time, some netizens pointed out that Sunway Lagoon offers free admission for children below 90cm in height and people with disabilities.
🌷 SUNWAY LAGOON – adult rm128/ child rm110🌷HELLO KITTY & THOMAS COMBO – RM95 adult/child🌷HELLO KITTY TOWN – RM64 (Adult /Child ) 🌷THOMAS TOWN – RM64 (Adult/Child) 🌷District 21 IOI Mall Putrajaya👉Weekday = RM59👉Weekend/PH/SH = RM78*Kanak2 bawah 90cm & OKU Free— Ayda Abd Rahman™ (@AidaIeyda) June 27, 2019

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MOH: No Face Masks On Public Transport And Healthcare Facilities; Netizens Express Long Covid Concerns

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Starting from July 5, the Ministry of Health announced that face masks will no longer be obligatory when using public transportation or in hospitals.

However, its minister, Dr Zaliha Mustafa, also noted that face masks will still be required for individuals who have tested positive for Covid-19, as well as for healthcare workers who are following infection control protocols when dealing with patients.
She also added that it is strongly recommended that high-risk individuals in crowded and poorly ventilated areas, individuals experiencing symptoms of respiratory illnesses, and commuters utilizing public transportation continue to wear masks.
As reported by The Straits Times , these relaxed guidelines are aligned with the World Health Organisation’s (WHO) declaration that Covid-19 was no longer a public health emergency of international concern.
She also added that these decisions were on par with the declining Covid-19 rates in Malaysia as well.

Over the last five weeks, the number of new Covid-19 cases has shown a decrease of 53.5 per cent (5,801 cases to 2,698 cases) and deaths related to Covid-19 have decreased by 35.3 per cent (17 cases to 11 cases)
Dr. Zaliha Mustafa
On the other hand, Dr Zaliha mentioned that the quarantine period for Covid-19 patients will also be reduced from seven days from the onset of symptoms to five days, starting from July 5.
Furthermore, it was also stated that Malaysia will remain classified as an infected area under the Prevention of Infectious Diseases Act until 31 December, even though the Covid-19 situation is no longer a significant concern.
She explained that this extension is necessary due to the potential risk of new variants and sub-variants of Covid-19 emerging in Malaysia.
While the announcement of the long awaited relaxation on the mask mandates came as a relief to some, several Twitter users expressed their opinions and concerns regarding the changes in Covid-19 guidelines.
Twitter user @aaron16denison expressed concern about the belief that Covid-19 is no longer a threat, emphasizing the risk of Long Covid and the potential long-term health effects.
He questioned how many times people needed to experience multiple infections before realising the dangers to their respiratory system and lungs.

It’s appalling that we keep thinking that Covid-19 is long gone despite the fact that there is risk of #LongCovidHow many times do we need to get our respiratory system and lungs bruised with multiple Covid infections before we realise the risk of long term health effects https://t.co/xHQtSFWpIU— Aaron Denison (@aaron16denison) June 29, 2023

Another Twitter user @Shangkee0808 called for mandatory mask-wearing in hospitals, citing the risk of visitors bringing in diseases to immunocompromised individuals and then taking new diseases back home, perpetuating a cycle of infection.

https://twitter.com/Shangkee0808/status/1674271552140115971?s=20

On the other hand, @rincredible stated their intention to continue wearing masks in crowded places to protect themselves from airborne illnesses, including Covid-19.
They also mentioned the benefits of avoiding dust allergies and reducing the need for antihistamines.

https://twitter.com/rincredible/status/1674298849765253120?s=20

They also added that they frequently visit their parents as well and would not want to pass down any sort of illness to them.

https://twitter.com/rincredible/status/1674298852130816000?s=20

Meanwhile, Twitter user @awkward_penyu acknowledged that while masks were no longer mandatory, it is encouraged that individuals wear them if they felt unsafe, particularly in crowded LRTs.

It's not mandatory means you still can.If you feel unsafe, go ahead. I do recommend you do so. It's a sardine can in those LRTs.I still think you should be at hospitals tho… talk about the centre of unfit patients at risk. https://t.co/8XgawM7Bpm— awkward penyu (@awkward_penyu) June 29, 2023

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Malaysia Airlines Extends Rebooking Travel Flexibility Until End Of 2022

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Malaysia’s national carrier Malaysia Airlines has announced the extension of rebooking travel flexibility, offering customers longer ticket validity until 31 December 2022. This includes a one time fare difference and service fee waiver.

Eligible customers can now rebook their travels on or before 30 June 2022 for travel to be completed by 31 December 2022.
Malaysia Airlines announced back in April that passengers could rebook their travels on or before 31 December 2021 for travel to be completed by June 2022 but has since changed their policy to accommodate the current situation.
The recent spike in COVID-19 cases in Malaysia has moved us to prioritise further the safety and health of our passengers and employees. With customers being the centre of gravity, we hope the extended travel rebooking flexibility regardless of the class fare will provide the certainty and peace of mind that their tickets remain eligible for future travel with us.-Captain Izham Ismail, Group Chief Executive Officer Malaysia Aviation Group (parent company to Malaysia Airlines Bhd)
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Malaysia Airlines scales down but continues essential travel
In other news, the airline has scaled down with 85% reduction across its network during the Movement Control Order (MCO) from 1 to 14 June 2021. It will however continue to facilitate essential domestic and international travels as well as cargo.
As national carrier, we continue to play our role in ensuring accessibility for Malaysia together with Firefly and MASwings, via limited commercial and charter services even since MCO 1.0. From April 2020, we have successfully deployed over 350 rescue and repatriation flights utilising Malaysia Airlines’ A380, A350, A330 and B737 aircraft whilst MABkargo operated more than 1,600 passenger-to-cargo (P2C) flights since March 2020, carrying over 30,000 tonnes of relief items on its global freighter network continue to ensure the global supply chain is maintained.-Captain Izham Ismail, Group Chief Executive Officer Malaysia Aviation Group (parent company to Malaysia Airlines Bhd)
Customers may refer to the airline’ travel advisory on their official website for more information.

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Meet The Pakcik From Terengganu Who’s Cleaning Up Our Beaches With His Love For Glass Bottles

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A senior citizen from Terengganu is taking the world’s discarded trash and turning them into his own personal treasures.

75-year-old Tengku Mohammad Ali Mansor, more affectionately known as Pok Ku or Tokki, has gained global recognition for his peculiar hobby of collecting glass bottles washed ashore along his hometown beach in Kuala Terengganu.
VIDEO: A 74-year-old Malaysian man’s quest to rid the country’s beaches of washed-up glass led to a collection of thousands of bottles, now displayed in a colourful seaside museum pic.twitter.com/uXxqSRMWYJ— AFP news agency (@AFP) September 16, 2020
Pok Ku’s obsession with glass bottles began in 2005 with the intention of keeping his beaches clean from debris coughed up by the South China Sea, especially fragile glass bottles that would cut and injure unsuspecting people wanting to enjoy a day by the ocean.
Finding that each bottle was unique, Pok Ku decided to keep them instead of throwing them away.
As his collection grew, Pok Ku would even pay children in exchange for bottles that they have cleaned up from the beach and even have people donating bottles to him freely.
15-years later, Pok Ku has amassed an assortment of around 9,000 glass bottles, vials, jars, mugs, and containers of all shapes and sizes which he holds very dearly.
His fondness for his glass collectibles even has him talking and whispering to the objects, as his way of showing gratitude for being united with another keepsake.
Among his most prized possessions are romantic “messages in a bottle” he found written by strangers from oceans away.
A letter handwritten in Korean Pok Ku had found.(YouTube/AFP News Agency)
Pok Ku says that he would walk up to 17 kilometers a day to scour the beach for bottles to add to his collection, proudly displaying them at his own seaside gallery aptly named the Rumah Botol (Bottle House), located in Kampung Penarik, which he hopes would be part of his legacy.
Pok Ku’s Rumah Botol in Terengganu.(Facebook/AmazingTerengganu)
Pok Ku advocates for people to take better care of the environment and thinks that littering was simply an awful behavior.
The world belong to us, we should take care of it…Pok Ku via AFP News Agency
Find out more about Pok Ku and his unique hobby via this short documentary on YouTube.

Our polluted shores
It is common knowledge that our oceans are polluted.
Scientists estimate that there are over 5 trillion pieces of plastic debris floating in our oceans aside from the millions of tons of sewage and sludge containing toxic and even radioactive wastes we unscrupulously dump into our waterways each year.
The Great Pacific Garbage Patch, a large collection of marine debris in the North Pacific ocean that stretches for hundreds of kilometres.(Psyc Org)
In 2019, some 20 million tons of garbage was cleaned up from beaches in 116 countries.
Meanwhile, Malaysia was also marked as one of the top nations responsible for polluting the seas, where we are said to collectively be accountable for over 60% of the ocean’s garbage.

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Pok Ku, the 'bottle whisperer'
Man and his bottled-up hobby
Ocean Trash: 5.25 Trillion Pieces and Counting, but Big Questions Remain
Marine pollution, explained
Plastic food packaging now outpaces cigarette butts as most abundant beach trash
Bloomberg says Mâ€™sia partly responsible for 63.6% of ocean trash, gets slammed by the internet


Malaysians miss the prices of food in 2014

Ah, 2014. Doesnâ€™t feel that too long ago now, right? The Samsung S3 was still considered one of the latest phones, How I Met Your Motherâ€™s finale was finally going to be aired, and the world mostly felt like a simpler place.

Hi. Saya dari masa silam. Ini harga kfc untuk tahun 2014. pic.twitter.com/5i5N6tsDch
— . (@safwans562) September 16, 2019

One thing that Twitter user Safwans562 especially missed was KFCâ€” or more accurately, the price of it 5 years ago. At a glance, it seems pretty insane!
To think that our favourite fried chicken â€œSnack Plateâ€ was once only RM9.95?!
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Wow, we wish we could relate to that now! Unfortunately, reality bites back in the form of newly increased prices which are nowhere as affordable as it used to beâ€¦ 🙁
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Twitterzens brought out comparisons of getting KFC in 2019 and just reading these hurt our walletsâ€¦

Now almost double. ..
— Arif Nizam (@iqramairel9) September 17, 2019

Harini punya kfc pic.twitter.com/nYNWh8kvnz
— FATIN (@ratulfatin) September 16, 2019

Semalam punya kfc, bayar 27 instead of 53 sebab foodpanda punya promo hahaha puas! pic.twitter.com/BRQlw0THUa
— Alyasha (@alyashaz) September 17, 2019

Last night’s KFC, I paid RM27 instead of RM53 because foodpanda had a promo.ï»¿
The fact that expenses are rising in Malaysia is not something fun to ponder about at all. As the years go by, it seems like itâ€™s getting more and more expensive to live in this beautiful country we call our home. No longer can we afford to treat ourselves to the luxuries of fried chicken as often as weâ€™d like.
However, one thingâ€™s for sure; we all agree with this user!

Murah 😭😭 nak nangis pulak rasa asal la aku tk menghargai harga kfc dulu
— Qila (@aqilahilyana_) September 17, 2019

So cheap! I want to cry, my taste buds never appreciated the price of KFC before this.
Well, if anyone knows where to get a time machineâ€” weâ€™ll be interested in taking a few. Looks like those days are well past us now.
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Penang Youth Groups Clean Vandalised 80YO World War II Artefacts

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Vandalism is not cool. Especially if you do it to a nation’s artefact. This was the sad case of various post World War II forts in Penang.

Recently, a group of youth volunteers in Penang helped to clean the area of the 80-year-old fort and revitalize the fort’s appearance itself. The initiative started from a program called “Sayangi Warisan Kita” (Love Our Heritage) initiated by a joint effort between two Penang youth groups, Generasi Penang and Penggerak Komuniti Muda (PEKA).
Around 30 youths passionate about preserving history volunteered to clean a part of the beach and restore the vandalised ‘pillbox’ from 8 am to 12 pm. They picked up rubbish along the beach that filled up 10 trash bags!
10 plastic bags filled with trash along the beach (left). Volunteers working hard to restore the fort to its former glory (right).(Credit: @Joshuawsz / Twitter)
To restore the appearance of the bunker, they bought around 11 graffiti removers that they could find in hardware stores and online shops and diligently removed the illegal visuals. They also had to bring their own water as there was no source of clean water near them.
Their efforts did reveal astonishing results as most of the aimless scribblings on the walls of the pillbox did vanish. They must’ve done some real hardcore scrubbing all morning.
Before (left) and after (right).(Credit: @Joshuawsz / Twitter)
While there are a few effects from spray-painted graffiti left due to the shortage of graffiti removers, they still managed to remove most offensive words and useless symbols.
Before (left) and after (right).(Credit: @Joshuawsz / Twitter)
Military Base Turned Vandalism Hotspot
These small bunkers are called ‘pillboxes‘. It’s sort of a fort or a concrete blockhouse, normally with loopholes where the armies can use to fire weapons. The name pillbox is said to be associated with the shape of the old box used to carry medicinal pills, which could be square, oblong, polygonal or round.
There are an estimated 20 pillbox forts on the shores, hills and road junctions in Penang built to serve the British during the Japanese raid on Tanah Melayu in World War II, long ago. They were used as military defence posts that could fit around 12 soldiers, according to Berita Harian Online.
Some of the views of the initially vandalised pillbox near Permatang Damar Laut beach. (Credit: budakmatang3780)
What’s sad about it is that, now that they’re abandoned, they’re being misused by vandals and drug addicts for corrupt activities, and some even end up as trash dump sites!
However, a silver lining about this is that there are still people who care and put a lot of effort into reviving the environment of the fort.
The volunteers wish that the public will always be vigilant about the effects of vandalism and stop it from destroying precious historical artefacts like this one. They also urge the public to be more appreciative as the historical structure is part of the state’s history and could be a good spot for tourism.
READ MORE: Get Your Spook On In Penang With These Eerie Dark Tourism Spots

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Latest Conspiracy Theory Alleges Paxlovid Is A  Mind Control Pill To Control Citizens

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Not too long ago, the Health Ministry (KKM) announced the use of Paxlovid pills to treat Covid-19 patients who are at risk of suffering severe symptoms.

Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah emphasised that the pills are not meant to replace Covid-19 vaccines.
Right on cue, irresponsible parties have started their fear-mongering and spread fake news about the Paxlovid pills on social media.
A netizen named Khairul (@khairul_hafidz) shared a post he found in what looked like a Telegram group that advised others not to take the Paxlovid pills.

https://twitter.com/khairul_hafidz/status/1501189562584150022?s=20&t=xPskvXb0pjQBoTc-a3-nyQ

According to the sender in the group chat, the government would control its citizens with a microchip embedded inside the Paxlovid pills.
The sender claimed that once the pill is ingested, the person will automatically be under mind control and do whatever KKM says. They also claimed that KKM worships the devil and will lead others to renounce their faith.
An FDA article might be the source
Khairul said he thinks he knows where the conspiracy theorists got the idea from and attached a screenshot of an article by the Unites States’ Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
The press release states that the FDA approved Abilify MyCite, a pill with a sensor that digitally tracks if patients have ingested their medication.
According to FDA’s press release, these special pills are made to help patients who have trouble remembering to take their medications such as people with schizophrenia, acute episodes of bipolar I disorders and those with adult depression.
I think i know where these people got the ideahttps://t.co/9uoO67Jb9z— Khairul Hafidz (@khairul_hafidz) March 8, 2022
Khairul also wondered if people really believed that they are so important until the government has the time and funds to track its citizens’ medicine intake schedule.

https://twitter.com/khairul_hafidz/status/1501202062297939979?s=20&t=xPskvXb0pjQBoTc-a3-nyQ

Netizens aren’t buying the mind-control theory
Netizens couldn’t believe how some people were willing to take medicines made for horses (Ivermectin) instead of medicines that are approved for human consumption.
A netizen said the expensive microchip will be much more beneficial to be implanted in the brains of smart people so the world could at least learn from them.
By consensus, netizens found the sender’s imagination to be too wild and jokingly wondered which fictional genre the story idea should be classified as.
Ubat utk kuda, yang tak sepatutnya di consume oleh manusia, nak pulak diorang makan. Ubat yang di sarankan, larang pulak orang makan. Dasar orang gila!— Ana (@ailur0phile_5) March 8, 2022
Cip dah la mahal nak buat, buang masa tanam dekat otak orang yang tak cerdik. Better tanam dalam otak orang bijak pandai, ade sesuatu boleh analisa. 😏— Nor Fadhilah (@NorFadh64029804) March 8, 2022
Astagfirullahailazim. Dia punya imagination tu melangkaui batas fikiran. Terpaling tau semua perkara. Klau buat filem/novel, dah tak tau nak ckp genre apa🤦♀— Aminah Haji Mahadi (@amyhjmahadi) March 8, 2022

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The Emergency Ordinance: We Try To Simplify The More Relevant Points

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The Federal Government has published the Emergency (Essential Powers) Ordinance 2021 online, some 3 days after it came into effect on 11 January 2021.

While the Ordinance is only in effect during the Emergency, it gives the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) or any person authorised by the YDPA quite a lot of power.
While it seems that for the most part, the Ordinance reads pretty similar to previous Emergency Ordinances, here are some of the more interesting points we saw and a simplified summary of them:
(Please note that this summary is not done by a professional lawyer. Please refer to the original document if you have any questions and do contact us for any corrections.)

Power to take temporary possession of land, building or movable property
According to the section, it appears as though the YDPA or any person authorised by the YDPA, can seize anyone’s property and then use it however they think is necessary and order the owner to cooperate.
This means that for example, they could take over a hospital along with all the keys and access cards. When the Emergency ends, they would have to give it all back, though.
Demand for use of resources
The YDPA or anyone authorised by the YDPA, could also demand to use any resources, such as human resources (people), utilities and assets, and make demands  of the controller or manager of such resources.
An easy way to think of this is not only could they demand to use an ambulance but also order the driver to keep driving it, or demand to use medical equipment and order the technician to operate the equipment.
Offence
Any person or company that does not cooperate and hand over property or heed the demand for resources would be subject, upon conviction, to a fine not exceeding RM5 million or imprisonment of up to 10 years, or both.
Compensation
Simply put, the YDPA or anyone authorised by the YDPA, can decide whether or not to compensate the owner for using their property, and if so by how much. That decision is final and can’t be even challenged in court.
Additional powers of armed forces
While the Emergency is in effect, the Armed forces will have the same powers of the police in addition to the powers already provided to them when there’s no Emergency.
This means that the armed forces can do things like search, arrest and detain people just like the police.
Protection against suits and legal proceedings
The Government, any public officer, or any person carrying out orders under the Emergency Ordinance cannot be sued or prosecuted.
Executive and legislative powers
At the Federal level, the Prime Minister and Cabinet that was in place before 11 January stay as is, and the same goes, at the state level, for the Menteri Besar/Chief Minister and State Executive Council or State Cabinet.
Election of Parliament
There is no need to fill vacant seats in the Senate and the Dewan Rakyat (Parliament) until after the Emergency ends, and then those seats have to be filled with 60 days from the day it does.
Furthermore, a general election will be held and Parliament will only meet when the YDPA thinks it is appropriate.
Election of State Legislative Assembly
Pretty much the same as the above, except the YDPA will consult with the respective Ruler or the Yang di-Pertua Negeri.
Parliament sitting
While the Emergency is in force, the laws that govern Parliament are not in effect and the YDPA will decide when Parliament would be summoned, suspended, or dissolved. Furthermore, any meeting scheduled prior to the Emergency which has not been held is now cancelled.
Sitting of State Legislative Assembly
Pretty much the same as the above, except the YDPA will consult with the respective Ruler or the Yang di-Pertua Negeri.
Power to make regulations
During the Emergency, the YDPA is able to make regulations that are necessary or which may speed up other provisions in the Ordinance.

Those are the points we thought were particularly interesting, and how we interpreted them but you should probably read the document in full on the e-Federal Gazette website.
If you want to read more about the Proclamation of Emergency, what Emergencies are, and previous Emergencies, we have you covered, too.
READ MORE: Agong Declares State Of Emergency, Expected To Last Until August 1READ MORE: What Is This State of Emergency/Darurat Thing Anyways?READ MORE: Malaysia Went Into Emergency Twice Before & It Was NOT Pretty

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McDonald’s Celebrates Teachers With Their Inspirational Teacher Awards 2021

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McDonald’s Malaysia may motivate us to work (out) hard to enjoy their food, but they are also motivators to celebrate the everyday heroes in our lives – teachers.

In celebration of Teacher’s Day (Hari Guru) held on 16 May 2021, McDonald’s launched its 5th annual Anugerah Guru Inspirasi McDonald’s (AIG), an award recognising  extraordinary teachers across Malaysia who have inspired and shaped those around them to be the best version of themselves.
Over 4,000 submissions were made between 2 – 18 April, with over 17,000 submissions of more than 81 notable teachers since AIG began in 2017.
Personal, raw, and filled with genuine affection
An overview of the submitted entries include how teachers have adapted to online learning while working around the clock to prepare materials to make sure no student is left behind during remote learning.
The stories were also about how teachers have created trust with students who were not motivated to learn in the initial stages, but because of their patience and perseverance, helped them reach their fullest potential.
Of the 4,000 nominations received this year, 25 have been selected. The winners, along with the stories by their nominees as to why they deserve this award, can be found here.
(Credit: McDonald’s Malaysia YouTube)
Winners of the award were selected by a panel of judges consisting of representatives from McDonald’s, Ministry of Education (MoE) and media.
The winning 25 teachers received a cash prize worth RM5,000 while Malaysians who submitted the winning nominations will also receive RM200 worth of McDonald’s gift vouchers as a token of appreciation.
These teachers aren’t the only ones recognised for times they’ve gone above and beyond with their craft. A locally-driven #TikTokGuru hashtag has sparked a growth in traction with videos created by educators who want to share their knowledge and make learning fun.

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[UPDATED] KL Man Allegedly Fined RM10,000 For Dining In, Kicks Up Fuss Online

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UPDATE: PDRM has released a statement claiming that they did not issue the summons for RM10,000 to the couple while dining at a restaurant in Cheras. The summons were issued by another government agency. However, the couple has been called up by Bukit Aman’s Classified Criminal Investigation Unit on Sunday evening to give their statement as police are investigating the issue.

A Malaysian man and his girlfriend was allegedly fined RM10,000 each for dining in at a restaurant in Cheras.
The man claims that he and his girlfriend had gotten their drinks and taken off their masks to drink.
Shortly after that, a group of 10 officers barged into the restaurant. They allegedly demanded their ICs and proceeded to issue summons of RM10,000 for each of them.
Naturally, his post went viral, garnering over 1.1K shares on Facebook at the time of writing.

Questions raised
However, many people have raised questions around the allegation, asking the man to provide proof of the summons and questioning if he had checked-in on the MySejahtera app.

Netizens raise their doubts on the Facebook post.(Credit: Facebook)
Later, the man noted on his Instagram Stories that he made the decision to not upload the summons due to privacy. However, he insists that he followed all the SOPs such as checking-in via the MySejahtera app and maintaining social distance.
Until now, he has not provided any additional information regarding the reasons for the alleged RM10,000 summons.
RM10,000 summons for everyone
In an effort to make sure Malaysians follow SOPs, the government has increased the fine for violating SOPs from RM1,000 to RM10,000.
In fact, the government has announced that the minimum fine amount for SOP violations is RM10,000 and above. However, those who face the fine can try to appeal.
READ MORE: Cops can no longer issue SOP compounds below RM10k, those fined can appeal
First blood denda RM10,000. pic.twitter.com/lhh3C57M0y— MyWatch (@My_CrimeWatch) March 11, 2021
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Coffee Prices May Get A Lot More Expensive As Brazil’s Coffee Crop Yield Drops

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If you haven’t already known, the country that produces the most coffee in the world is Brazil. They produce approximately 35% of the world’s coffee. So if their production is slowing down, the whole world is going to be impacted.

READ MORE: Which Countries Are You Sipping A Taste Of Your Coffee From?
This is, unfortunately, the case now as coffee crops in top-producing countries have been impacted by extreme weather conditions. This could mean higher prices for our daily cup of joe.
According to the Wall Street Journal, due to the freakish weather last year – plantations endured drought and then frost – farmers are dealing with the fallout. The arabica bean crops (the premium coffee beans) are expected to be half the yield of a normal year.

Brazil’s coffee production will decrease as they will only produce 35.7 million bags of coffee in the 12 months starting July, as compared to 48.7 million bags of beans two years ago.
Coffee prices first shot up last year after several years of constant pricing. Like many industries, coffee too has been hit with supply chain and other pandemic-related issues.
The International Coffee Organization said that global consumption will again outpace production and the prices of beans are set to climb even higher.
The upset is worse because its arabica coffee production runs in a two-year cycle, yielding a bigger crop in even-numbered years.
Even though this is an even year, the extreme weather factor in 2021 causes the expected crop yield for this year to be lower. This is worsened by the increasing cost of fertilizers and logistics.

Moreover, bad weather has also hurt the coffee industry in neighbouring Colombia, another massive coffee producer. This is definitely worsening the world’s coffee production.
So, with coffee prices getting higher, maybe it’s time for us to find a backup drink for our morning routine.
READ MORE: Need To Cut Down On Coffee? Here Are 5 Other Drinks That Can Help You Wake Up In The Morning

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Over 100 police officers test positive for drugs. IGP disappointed in the “Blue Devils”

More than 100 police officers have tested positive for drugs in an operation dubbed â€œOp Blue Devilâ€ involving every police contingent in each state across the country.
Shame Cop GIF from Shame GIFs

The operation, which has been ongoing since August 13, has thus far tested more than 3,000 officers.
Over 100 of them tested positive for drugs; with some 80 officers positive for methamphetamines, and the rest for amphetamines, marijuana and other opioids.

(Image Credit: imgflip)

Incredibly upset over the matter, the nations top cop, Datuk Seri Abdul Hamid Bador, said that the number of officers caught under the influence of drugs was at a critical level, reflecting the state of the drug epidemic in the country.
It was disappointing that the individuals who are tasked with the safety and security of the people would blatantly disobey the law.

(Image Credit: Quick Meme)

Questions on how these officers would support their expensive habit were also answered, as these drug-abusing policemen reportedly came paired with a history of corruption and extortion.

(Image Credit: MEME)

Although worrying, the IGP said that the operation results are a silver lining  as the discovery will eventually put a stop to corruption within PDRM.
The IGP also assured that officers who are using would be treated the same as everyone else, where their lives would be totally at the hands of the law.


11 Pasar Malam Near Klang Closed Because Of CMCO

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11 night markets within the vicinity of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) enforced in Klang, will be temporarily closed due to Covid-19 concerns.

These pasar malam, operating under the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA), will remain closed from October 9 till the end of the CMCO period because of their proximity to Covid-19 red zones;
Section 17Section 25Section 29Section 30Section 31Section 32Section 34Section 36Section U13, Setia Alam
Traders who defy the shutdown will have their business permits revoked and items seized.
The Selangor state government clarified that there are 36 sub-districts across Klang under the CMCO from October 9 onwards.
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Out Of Ten Clusters Detected Yesterday, Five Of Them Came From The Workplace, Says MOH

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Out of ten new Covid-19 clusters that were detected by the Health Ministry yesterday, five of them came from workplace-related clusters.

Currently, there are 1,421 active clusters nationwide.
The five workplace clusters are:
Integrasi Rawang Tiga (Selangor)Jalan Badli Shah clusters (Selangor)Jalan Maju cluster (Sarawak)Jalan Kota Kubang Labu cluster in (Kelantan) Jalan Mega Industri cluster (Johor)
It was reported by NST that the Integrasi Rawang Tiga cluster was identified following a targeted screening exercise for workers in a factory and the Ministry has recorded 13 positive cases out of the 18 individuals screened.
The Jalan Badli Shah cluster in Shah Alam reported 21 cases, and involves the staff from a public service centre.
Meanwhile, the Jalan Maju cluster in Sibu involves a hotel and 34 individuals tested positive after 80 individuals were screened.
As for Jalan Kota Kubang Labu cluster, it involves two districts – Kota Baru and Bachok districts. It was traced back to a service company in Tumpat and the cluster has recorded 26 positive cases so far.
The Jalan Mega Industri cluster in Johor Bahru has 21 positive cases out of 41 individuals, the infection was detected among workers from a factory in Gelang Patah after a targeted screening exercise.
This shows that while the government says companies are allowed to recall 100% of their staff back to their office for work, the risk of transmission persists and strict SOPs must still be followed.
1,300 new Covid-19 infections and three deaths were recorded yesterday with Sarawak topping the list with 385 cases, followed by Selangor (242) and Kelantan (126).

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Couple Asks Public For Money To Pay Credit Card Debts

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A couple owed more than RM2,000 in credit card debts and publicly raised funds from netizens on social media to pay off the debts.

As a result, they were ridiculed and scolded by netizens who advised the two to find a job to make money and pay off the debt.
The couple claimed that due to business problems, they had been using credit cards for living expenses, so they owed more than RM2,000 in credit card debt.
They added that they are sincerely looking for financial help as they have credit card debt due to business issues and have been living on credit cards for months.

https://twitter.com/kaytieyou/status/1630511001807515648

The couple will be very grateful to anyone willing to help them, and they can private message for more details.
Public Onslaught
However, after the post was published, netizens bombarded it overwhelmingly.
Most of them told the couple to find a job to make money themselves and not beg for money on social media.
In addition, some netizens also creatively replied to the tweet, directly posting a job application form.
I’m crying 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣— Farizan Jaffar (@FarizanJaffar) March 1, 2023
Many netizens also criticized the two, saying they should be ashamed to ask others to help them repay their debts.
Some even maliciously persuaded the woman to break up with her boyfriend and find a sugar daddy to help repay their credit card debts.
Others sarcastically said they, too, needed help to pay off loans.
Seriouslah?— Sarahliya (@Sarahliyaaaaaa) March 1, 2023
Swipe Responsibly
Credit cards can be a convenient way to make purchases and allow you to earn cash or other rewards for the things you buy every day.
But they can also lead to overspending and debt accumulation if not used responsibly.
Credit card companies often charge high-interest rates on unpaid balances, which can add up quickly if the cardholder carries a balance from month to month.
Bagus atau tak kad kredit ni? Jawapan dia bagus kalau pandai jaga bayaran balik hutang. Bank akan tengok cara korang bayar hutang kad kredit untuk tentukan korang ni high risk/low risk.Bila korang bayar hutang dengan baik, korang akan dapat beberapa advantage — https://t.co/N1MXNRfUNV— Akmal (@_mhmdaml) March 4, 2023
Therefore, it’s essential to manage credit card usage and pay off the balances promptly to avoid falling into a debt trap.
In conclusion, while credit card debt may be a contributing factor to the overall household debt in Malaysia, it’s not the only cause.
A wide range of factors, such as housing loans, car loans, personal loans, and education loans, can also contribute to a Malaysian’s debt.
In Malaysia, you can pay off credit card debt using the services of the Credit Counseling and Debt Management Agency (AKPK).
AKPK is an agency established by Bank Negara Malaysia to provide free financial counseling, debt management, and financial education to Malaysians.

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Malaysian Women’s Junior Squash Team Wins Championships For 4th Time

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Malaysia’s national women’s junior squash team won the Asian Junior Team Championships in Chennai, India, yesterday (12 February) after defeating Hong Kong 2-0.

Aira Azman defeated Wai Sze Wing 11-2, 11-9, 11-5 for the first point.
Meanwhile, J Yasshmita scored the second point for the win, beating Toby Tse 11-5, 7-11, 11-9, 9-11, 11-7, Free Malaysia Today reported.

The other two members of the team, Whitney Isabelle Wilson and Doyce Lee, competed in the championship for the first time.
Together, the four-player team managed to achieve four consecutive wins for the country, having won the title in 2015, 2017, and 2019.
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh congratulated the team on their achievement on Twitter.
Tahniah! https://t.co/MfdcdlAFw6— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) February 12, 2023
Over in the men’s event, Malaysia finished joint third after losing to Pakistan 2-0 in the semi-finals on Saturday.
Harith Danial Jefri lost to Noor Zaman 11-13, 6-11, 6-11 while Syamiel Hayzad Shahrulhisam lost to Muhammad Ashab Irfan 4-11, 8-11, 6-11.

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Umno Names Ismail Sabri As GE15 PM Candidate

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Umno is set to propose its vice-president and incumbent premier Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob as the party’s prime minister candidate in the coming 15th General Election.

According to the party’s secretary-general Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan, the decision was made unanimously by Umno Supreme Council in a closed-door meeting yesterday which was chaired by party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
“Umno supreme council has unanimously suggested that Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will be the prime ministerial candidate for the upcoming general election (GE15),” Ahmad said in a statement.
The decision to retain Ismail was well-received by top Umno and Barisan Nasional (BN) leaders.
Umno veep Datuk Seri Mahdzir Khalid said that the decision proved that the party was moving as a team on key issues.
He also added that the party was grateful to president Zahid and deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan for giving endorsements and bringing the matter to the Supreme Council for unanimous support.
“The Supreme Council by consensus and a unanimous vote agreed to support the statement that Ismail Sabri becomes the prime minister (if BN wins the GE).
“This proves to the Malaysian community that Umno is in a team, and the main thing for all individuals in Umno is to look at the party’s priorities,” he was quoted as saying by Bernama.
Meanwhile, MCA president Datuk Seri Wee Ka Siong said that the party is fully behind Umno and supported the decision to retain Ismail as the prime minister.
“Looking at Ismail Sabri’s leadership, it is a standout one, and that was the basis for the decision. I definitely support it because we can strengthen politics and the government.
“I am confident that what is more important is to restore the glory of Barisan Nasional (BN). So I think this is a well-received decision and will give a clear direction and show the determination of Umno and BN to recapture (the government) in the next general election,” he said.

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Not Sure If Something’s Effective Against Covid-19? Ask MaHTAS.

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When the pandemic first reared its head, when there was only one strain of Covid-19, there was no shortage of dubious technologies claiming to be a remedy that is effective against the pandemic.

Remember disinfection tunnels, gamma radiation sterilization for PPEs, and walk-in screening booths for Covid-19?
The effectiveness of these technologies was dubious and they gave people false hope.
In Malaysia, a special department at the Ministry of Health stood in their way, the front liners who prevent Covid-19 technology misinformation.
They are the Malaysia Health and Technology Assessment Section (MaHTAS). Their sole task is to conduct an assessment on health technologies and develop clinical practice guidelines.
MaHTAS is not new; in 2017, studies conducted by MaHRAS resulted in the nationwide ban on Ozone therapy.
With Covid-19, their role has gained significant importance. So much so that they have their own special section on the Ministry Of Health Covid-19 page.

Recently the Ministry of Health’s statement that infrared thermometers do not cause brain damage was based on MaHTAS’ rapid review.
Soif you ever wondered; “is non-contact infrared thermometer accurate?“, “can UV Lamp kill Covid-19?“, “can neem turmeric treat Covid 19?“, or “is Ivermectin effective for treating Covid-19?“, give the MaHTAS page a visit.
You can also find MaHTAS on Facebook and Twitter.

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Did You Know That An Awesome Malaysian Cultural Icon Is On Google Doodle Today?

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Today (21 August) would have been the late Azah Aziz’s 94th birthday. She was one of the pioneering women journalists in Malaysia and a Malaysian cultural icon. Google Malaysia is honouring her today by having a Google Doodle of herself and her love of Malay textile on today’s Google’s Search page.

She’s remembered for her life-long work toward preserving the Malay culture, textiles and traditional attire for future generations.
(Credit: Google)
 She was also named Tokoh Budayawan Melayu, the figure of Malaysian culture.
Her early days
Sharifah Azah binti Syed Mohammad Alsagoff or known fondly known as Mak Ungku was born on the 21st of August 1928.
She developed an interest in the fields of language, culture and the arts thanks to her mother, Azizah Jaafar, who was a pioneer in domestic science studies. Along with her passion for Malay textile, she also inherited a fine collection of early Malay textile and garments from her mother.
Her interest in the Malay language and culture was also deeply influenced by her marriage with Royal Professor Ungku Abdul Aziz bin Ungku Abdul Hamid, a Malaysian economist and lecturer. They were blessed with a daughter, Ungku Zeti Akhtar binti Ungku Abdul Aziz (Zeti Aziz) who became Malaysia’s first woman governor from 2000 – 2016.
Azah Aziz honed her skills in writing and literature when she took up secretarial work at the Malay studies Department, working under the department head Tan Sri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, more popularly known as Pendeka Za’ba, a renowned Malay language and literature scholar.
Azah Aziz, when she was young. (Credit: Courtesy of Tan Sri Dr. Zeti Aziz)
Pioneering woman journalist & her love for literature
She dedicated more than two decades of her life to journalism. She has contributed her expertise to the New Straits Time, Berita Harian, Utusan Melayu, and the Malay magazine, Wanita.
Besides that, she championed issues like salary equality, separate taxes for working wives, and Muslim family amendments. She also chaired many positions as the founder or president of certain organizations including the Malaysian Women Journalists Association (Pertama) and Pertubuhan Tindakan Wanita Islam (Pertiwi).
Some of the famous figures she interviewed were the former Prime Minister of India – Indira Gandhi (first and to date the only woman Prime Minister of India), the boxing legend and his family – Muhammad Ali, and the first woman cosmonaut that went into outer space sent by Russia, Valentina Nikolayeva-Tereshkova.
Apart from her journalistic achievements, Azah Aziz also became the first woman in Malaysia to publish books on poetry, games and songs for children through her own publishing company, Akaz. Some of her works include O! Bangau dan Burung Kenek Kenek, Pantun-pantun Melayu, Dendang dan Dondang Kanak-kanak, Adik Comel and many more.
A Cultural Expert
Azah Aziz has collected quite a few astonishing collections of antique garments and fabrics from the old Malay world. She has a collection of 100 types of heritage clothes such as the baju kurung, baju Melayu and kebaya.
Azah Aziz was always seen wearing a Baju Kurung that it was deemed her official outfit.(Credit: Courtesy of Pahang State Museum Corporation)
She introduced the Malay costume, jewellery and textiles to art festivals and international seminars. She was very particular about the ways to wear them as well as which accessories needed to match them and that made her a source of reference for people involved in the field.
She even wrote around ten books on Malay textiles and costumes including Rupa dan Gaya: Busana Melayu and Selayang Kenangan. What’s unique about her books is that she was the only first few to incorporate the classics and poetry that were written hundreds of years ago into her books. This further deepens the explanation and gives us insights into the beauty of these exquisite textiles.
A few words from her daughter
Marc Woo, the Managing Director of Google Malaysia with Tan Sri Dr Zeti Aziz, honouring her mother’s contribution to society with a Google Doodle of the late Azah Aziz. (Credit: TRP)
During the launch of the Azah’s Aziz Google Doodle at Google’s headquarters in Axiata Tower, Tan Sri Dr Zeti Aziz shared stories and thoughts on her mother’s legacy.
“My mother would always joke that she is known as the wife of a Professor – Ungku Aziz, and a mother of a Governor – Zeti Aziz. But she herself was a woman of extraordinary talents and should be known for her name only, Azah Aziz, the Malay cultural icon.
“She was a path-breaking journalist, she wrote without fear or favour. As a journalist in the 1950s, she wrote really well and was a very engaging writer. I remembered she used to travel to India, Russia and all that to interview some prominent people of those times.
Tan Sri Dr Zeti Aziz, sharing intimate moments of her mother and her to the media. (Credit: TRP)
“I wouldn’t describe her as a feminist but rather more as an advocate of women’s issues and issues relating to children as she wrote passionately about those.
“She also wrote about textiles, costumes, how they would be worn and also about our cultural heritage. Her book on textiles is so special as they were the only ones to contain classical poetry in it.
“I want the world to know about the Malay cultural heritage embodied in the textiles and costumes that I had the book translated to English. It will soon be published and widely distributed this year.”
If you want to know more about Azah Aziz, watch this video that Google Malaysia has made in honour of her here.
READ MORE: Penang Doctor Known For Inventing N-95 Honoured By Google Doodles
READ MORE: Google Doodles Celebrates Ibanese Sarawakian Ethnologist Benedict Sandin
READ MORE: Google Celebrates Legendary Malaysian Entertainment Icon Saloma

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Cyclist Azizulhasni Claims National Sports Council Hindered Olympic Training Support

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Former world keirin champion Azizulhasni Awang said his stellar track record over the years proves that he deserves getting the support he needs to prepare for his final Olympic appearance in Paris next year.

The Pocket Rocketman, as he’s nicknamed, is a two-time Olympic medallist.
Azizulhasni, 35, had been based in Melbourne since 2017 as Malaysia did not have a proper velodrome at the time.
He was promised an adequate training support system to prepare him for the 2024 Paris Games before his move back to Malaysia last year.
When this promise wasn’t met, he publicly criticised certain figures in the National Sports Council (NSC) last week.

If I can’t get a good support system, it’s better for me to go back to train in Melbourne. There is a little more than a year left before the Paris Olympics in 2024. It’s not that I don’t like being in Malaysia, but for a world-class athlete like me, training in Melbourne is more effective. I can train calmly there without distractions, especially politics in sports (in Malaysia).
Azizulhasni Awang
According to New Straits Times, the Road-to-Gold programme committee is looking into the issue.

Azizulhasni said he has proven throughout the years that he could dominate in the sport on an international level despite his small size. The cycling sport is dominated by Europeans who possess a bigger physique.

I have already carried that responsibility (as one of the nation’s leading athletes) for a long time. To achieve all this shows that I deserve to get the best treatment (from the NSC). If people still want to deny me this, I don’t know what to say.
Azizulhasni Awang
He recently won two gold medals at the Asian Track Cycling Championships (ACC) after undergoing open heart surgery in 2022, Malay Mail reported.
He indicated that he plans to retire from competitive cycling after the Paris Olympics.

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RMCO: Team Sports Such As Football, Basketball & Hockey Allowed From Next Week Onwards

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Senior Minister (Defense) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced today that more aspects of sports and recreation activities will open on 15th July.
First, sports competitions and championships for non-contact sports are allowed without any live spectators. This applies to motoring and individual sports such as racing, badminton, gymnastics, diving and chess.
Contact sports and team sports are also allowed from 15th July but not for competitions. This includes sports such as football, basketball,rugby, hockey, squash, sepak takraw and contact sports like taekwondo and silat.
However, Ismail Sabri states that local championships are allowed for contact and team sports, including:
Malaysian Super LeagueMalaysia Premier LeagueMalaysian Football League (MFL)Sepak Takraw League (STL)Malaysian Hockey League (MHL)Malaysia Rugby League
This announcement also means sporting centres, commercial field operators and sporting academies can reopen on the same day.
Health standard operating procedures (SOP) also applies including limited number of people within premises, temperature screening, using the MySejahtera application, pre-booking and regular disinfection.
The SOPs will be uploaded on the National Security Council’s (MKN) website (HERE) in the near future.

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19YO Girl Allegedly Attacked By Stepfather And Sustained Injuries All Over Body

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The first thing that everyone usually imagines in a domestic violence situation is a spouse, usually, the husband, hitting and abusing his wife.

In reality, domestic violence can happen to children in their own homes too and the perpetrators are their parents or guardians.
A 19-year-old girl named Dahlia (@d4hleea) shared her horrifying experience in which she ended up getting bruises all over her body.
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Based on the police report, she visited her biological mother on 17 August 2022 around 11pm in Parit Buntar, Perak.
An argument broke out between them during the visit and her stepfather, Mohamad Khuzairi bin Zaini, allegedly came out of the bathroom and attacked Dahlia.
He dragged her by her neck and slapped her left cheek. He then allegedly threw her on the floor and continued to kick her back and stepped on her head.
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Her stepfather kept kicking her near the front door of the house until she rolled under the car and allegedly used his heel to kick her eyes.
The height of the scary moment was when the stepfather allegedly took a machete (parang) from the kitchen and wanted to slash her.
Thankfully, a neighbour rushed out to help and the stepfather hid at home.
After the traumatic ordeal, Dahlia’s friend managed to get her to her biological father’s home in Perak.
The swelling and bruises around her eye. Image: @d4hleea/ IG
The doctors who checked her the next day reported that Dahlia sustained bruises and swelling on her left cheek, head and her back. She also felt pain in both of her legs.
Due to the injuries around the eye, Dahlia said her vision is still not clear. She also has difficulty eating and experiences pain when she has to sneeze.
Dahlia’s ordeal did not end there because while making a police report, she was allegedly advised to forgive her stepfather.
What’s heartbreaking was that Dahlia’s own mother allegedly didn’t stand up for her or protect her.
Netizens were horrified by the treatment she endured. They felt sorry for her and advised her to stay strong. They also couldn’t believe that there were horrible parents like that.
Her ordeal also caught the attention of a celebrity such as Caprice, who offered to help Dahlia seek justice.

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