Malaysians Disagree With Govt On No-Quarantine Requirement For Sabah Travellers

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Malaysian netizens are in disagreement with the government’s decision to allow returnees from Sabah who test negative on the swab test taken upon arrival to skip the 14-day quarantine period.

Yesterday, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced that those travelling from Sabah to other states across the country will not have to undergo a 14-day quarantine period if their first swab test results come back as negative.
Based on an interview by The Star, Ismail Sabri said that the results of the first swab test can be known as soon as 4 hours after the sample is taken, or can take up to a few days.

Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob told reporters in Kota Kinabalu on Sunday that those returning to Peninsular Malaysia from Sabah are not required to be quarantined for 14 days if they tested negative for Covid-19 in screening at airports starting from Sunday. pic.twitter.com/btJtDjOWsG— The Star (@staronline) September 27, 2020

He clarified that before the results are known, those travelling from Sabah will be required to return home and self-quarantine until they get their results. If the result of their first test is negative, they will not have to undergo any mandatory quarantine period or any further tests, unless they want to.
In contrast, if their results come back positive, an ambulance will come to pick them up from their residence.
Malaysian netizens thought the decision was nonsensical, questioning why the standard operating procedure (SOP) for travellers from Sabah are different from the ones imposed on returnees from overseas countries.

Hang on. So me traveling from a country with an almost zero Covid-19 case country-wide have to pay RM2100 and undergo 14-day quarantine despite negative test, while you guys coming from a state with significantly higher numbers can walk free if tested negative?Just great.— Lockdown Theory 🇲🇾 (@ZalanTheory) September 28, 2020
One Twitter user highlighted how unfair it was that he had to pay for 14-day quarantine when he returned from a country with low-risk Covid-19 transmission.
Yet, those returning from Sabah, which has just had a state election and recorded new Covid-19 cases on a daily basis, are not required to undergo quarantine.
Excuse me? Incubation period is 14 days. This means they can be tested negative eg, at day 6, but be positive on day 13! And could be spreading the virus to others if they weren't quarantined!— Chelsie (@Chelsie_Sky) September 27, 2020
Orang² politik ni pelik ah yg penyokong ikut itu takpe lah dah nampak bodoh² perangai depa tapi m40 dgn T20 ni memang puaka lah 🤦🏻♂ pic.twitter.com/p54k6NIgYC— Moon Soo Min ✨🇲🇾 (@hanyasendirian) September 28, 2020
Some also reiterated the fact that virus that causes Covid-19 has an incubation period of 14 days, which is why the 14-day long quarantine period was stressed by the Health Ministry at the beginning of the pandemic.
What is the actual procedure?
TRP interviewed a contact who returned to the Peninsular from Sabah after a weekend trip for more information.
According to our source, upon his arrival at Kuala Lumpur International Airport at 7pm on Sunday (27 September), all passengers of his flight were told to wait at a certain area of the airport after exiting the plane.
Once all passengers arrived at the area, they were told to approach the immigration counters, where, tents and temporary testing clinics were stationed.
The atmosphere upon arrival at KLIA. (Credit: Source to TRP)
We stood in line for about one hour waiting for swab test, after we had done the swab test (which was fast) we proceeded to wait with other flight passengers in a bay in the airport.Source to TRP
He said families with young children were allowed to cut the line and go through first. However, older citizens were not given the same treatment. Many people were confused on what was going on as well, as the flight management did not brief passengers on the procedure.
After taking the swab test, passengers had to wait in the bay while the passengers behind them in line went through the same procedure. Our source said he waited in the bay with about 200 other passengers.
We waited there for about 4 hours while they called passengers for about 5 at a time for individual briefing, tagging and release.Source to TRP
Our sources MySejahtera app profile upon arrival in KLIA from Sabah. (Credit: Source to TRP)
He said that after the swab test, health officials briefed him about his quarantine requirements. They also asked how he would be travelling home from the airport.
For travellers taking public transport after arrival, the medical officers would ask for details, such as vehicle registration number, name of Grab driver, etc.
I am required to quarantine at home or at a hotel (call and check first, with letter from Govt.) until my swab tests results are provided to me via a phone call. If it is negative I am required to go to a designated hospital to remove the pink quarantine tag.Source to TRP
According to our source, if his results are positive, the medical officer said they would give him instructions via a phone call on which hospital he would be admitted to for treatment.
Our sources MySejahtera app profile upon arrival in KLIA from Sabah. (Credit: Source to TRP)

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[Photos] Malaysia Gears Up For Exciting Women’s Doubles Finals At Home Tournament

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Pearly Tan-M. Thinaah, the top-ranked women’s doubles team in Malaysia, has advanced to the finals of the Perodua Malaysia Masters badminton tournament.

In the semifinals, the duo secured a thrilling victory over Korean pair Jeong Na Eun-Kim Hye Jeong.
Pearly-Thinaah’s semifinal victory was a testament to their grit and determination. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
After falling behind by a significant margin, the Malaysian duo had to dig deep and fight hard to win straight sets 21-19 and 23-21.
The match, which took place at the Axiata Arena in Bukit Jalil, lasted 1 hour and 33 minutes.
Pearly-Thinaah had a shaky start to both sets, but they managed to turn things around with their grit and determination to secure their spot in the finals.
The Malaysian duo overcomes a shaky start to secure a final spot. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Speaking after the match, Pearly Tan said that it was a difficult and exhausting game, but they were motivated by their fans’ support.
She added that they stayed patient and enjoyed the game, which helped them to turn things around in both sets.
National doubles coaching director Rexy Mainaky celebrates his players’ victory. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
In the finals on Sunday (28 May), the Malaysians will face another South Korean team, Baek Ha Na-Lee So Hee.
The Koreans advanced after defeating the Japanese pair, Mayu Matsumoto-Wakana Nagahara, 21-19, 21-14.
Korean player Kim Hye Jeong could not believe it was so hard to beat the Malaysians. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Although Pearly-Thinaah beat them last year at the French Open, Pearly acknowledged that it would be a tough match and they would have to start from scratch.
She emphasized that they are not thinking too much about their opponents but focusing on doing their job well and playing their best.
Korean player Jeong Na Eun receives some 100 Plus isotonic drinks during the game.(Pix: Fernando Fong)

It’s like a dream for both of us because we had to face some really tiring matches. Thank you to the fans who came to give support and it became a motivation for us in this match.
Pearly Tan on reaching the finals of the Perodua Malaysia Masters.
This is Malaysia’s first appearance in the women’s doubles finals since 2012, when Wong Pei Tty and Chin Eei Hui made it to the finals.
Badminton fans waiting to take selfies with Pearly-Thinaah. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
The country is excited as fans eagerly anticipate Pearly-Thinaah’s showdown with Baek Ha Na-Lee So Hee.
The finals promise to be a thrilling match, and all eyes will be on Pearly-Thinaah as they look to claim the championship title on home soil.
Pearly-Thinaah are known as the badminton ‘comeback queens’ for their grit and determination. (Pix: Fernando Fong)

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No Fries? McD Is Giving You Other Options

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The good news is, McDonald’s is now offering more sides options to go with their McValue meals, so you can bite into a warm Apple Pie or a cold Sundae ice-cream with your meal.

For those who have secretly never found French Fries particularly worth the hype, the options are pretty endless. Other than exchanging the French Fries in the McValue Meal for a sundae or an apple pie, there’s also the new Duo Set.

The Duo Set is a 2-piece set meal comprising of any food item with a drink, starting from RM7.90. Essentially, it’s our usual McValue Meal without the French Fries entirely.
Not the fries!
The bad news is, McDonald’s is expanding their offerings this way to lessen the demand for their French Fries, which seems like it will take more time than expected to be resolved.
READ MORE: This Is Why You Can’t Get Large Fries At McD (It’s Not Just A Potato Shortage)
McDonald’s is already curtailing the demand for their French Fries by only offering Medium McValue Meals for now.
With these new meal options that don’t include French Fries, they may be able to extend the availability of French Fries until supply is back.
According to a statement, the French Fries supply issue is due to the impact of the Covid-19 pandemic resulting in ocean freight dependability.
While we are committed in resolving the French Fries supply issue, McDonald’s Malaysia is always ready to provide the best customer experience by offering a variety of exciting choices at unbeatable value, so that our customers can continue enjoying their favourite meals.Datuk Azmir Jaafar, Managing Director and Local Operating Partner of McDonald’s Malaysia
Currently, customers will still be able to purchase French Fries with their Medium McValue meal, based on the current remaining supply.

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26% pay increase for ALL M’sians if women are given equal work access

According to the World Bank Group, if women are given equal access to economic opportunities, all Malaysians’ income could rise by 26%, which translates to a RM9,400 annual gain for each Malaysian on average.

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World Bank Group’s macroeconomic simulations included removing three types of barriers to women’s economic opportunities:

Barriers to participation in the labour force
Barriers to self-employment
Barriers to becoming employers

Malaysia’s working-age population is also due to shrink by next year, as birth rates shrink and life expectancy increases. Currently, only 55.2% of Malaysian women are in the labour force.
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Therefore, the country urgently needs to remove the barriers to entry so that women’s participation in the labour market can increase and the country can continue growth and development.
In response, the government has placed particular emphasis on empowering women.
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The employment law will be revised to extend maternity leave and introduce anti-discriminatory and anti-sexual-harassment clauses.
Incentives for women returning to the labour force after a career break is in discussion as well, including scaling up the quality of childcare.
Additionally, the government is also looking to increase the role of women in leadership and policymaking.
Such implementations to make the labour force a friendlier place for women could potentially boost women’s participation up to 60%!
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Malaysia is still very reliant on traditional gender roles, as more than half of women cite housework and childcare as their reasons for not joining the labour force.
This is despite women, on average, having greater educational attainment and show more actual learning than men, including in standardized assessments of studies (yes, even in math and science!).
Notably, after secondary school, Malaysian women will opt to enrol in “traditionally female” courses such as education, health and welfare, and social science.
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Taxi Drivers Must Renew Licenses To Qualify For BPN Aid

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Taxi drivers with expired Public Service Vehicle (PSV) licenses must renew their documentation by July 1 to be qualified for their Bantuan Prihatin Nasional (BPN) aid.
As part of the Prihatin Rakyat Economic Stimulus Package (ESP), the government is providing public transportation and e-hailing drivers with cash to support their livelihoods during the Covid-19 crisis.
Taxi drivers, bus drivers, tour guides, and rickshaw operators are set to receive a one-off payment of RM600 while e-hailing drivers are entitled to receive RM500.
According to the Land Public Transport Agency (APAD), there are some 30,000 taxi drivers that have yet to renew their driving permits.
Previously, the Transport Ministry said that drivers who were unqualified to receive their BPN the first time around could essentially reapply by renewing their licenses, and details on the aid’s distribution would be announced after July 1.
The ministry also warned operators to comply with regulations and not drive around without valid documentation.

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Penang restaurant makes Musang King durian burger, Malaysians freak out

Tisâ€™ the season to be smelly, durian-lah lah lah lah lahhhh
Yes, friends. Durian season is upon us. The best time of the year, the most wonderful time of the year when your papa comes home a with sack of aromatic gifts. Itâ€™s basically Malaysian Christmas lah.

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But for *some* reason, people just canâ€™t leave our precious durian alone. First McDonaldâ€™s released a durian McFlurry. Then Ikea went a little nuts with durian frappes, durian tarts and a durian cendol cake.

Well, strap in durian fans because a Penang restaurant has decided to give us Malaysians something we never ever asked forâ€¦
Musang King durian burger
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Yes, durian burger exists thanks to a burger restaurant in Bayan Lepas, Penang called Ricâ€™s Burger.
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Made with the king of the King of Fruits, Musang King, the burger
consists of a breaded Musang King & mozzarella cheese patty and topped with
a melty paste of durian and cheese.

Picture Credit: Penang Foodie/Facebook

Soundsâ€¦ um.. interesting..

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The durian burger abomination went viral after a popular blog site, Penang Foodie shared the news.

Of course, whenever someone messes with Malaysian food, especially durian, it prickles a lot of people on the internet. And we mean A LOT.

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Translation: I like burger. I like durian. But this is offensive.

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I love durian. But durian burger? Cmon bro… pic.twitter.com/QU6GDzQGji
â€” 🦋 (@shawntlecake) July 11, 2019

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Masyaallah, burger durian pulak. Aduhai. Apooo.
â€” syieranism (@syieraa_shieraa) July 10, 2019

Translation: Oh my god, durian burger. Whaaaaaatttt.

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Clearly, this is a thorny issue.
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So, are you willing to try the burger or stick with the SS2 durian
stalls?


[Watch] Young Boy Compares His Belly Size With PM Ismail Sabri On Live TV

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Every time there’s a major holiday, the VIPs and large organisations will hold a charity gathering or dinner as a treat for the underprivileged or orphaned children without fail.

The event is usually quite straightforward: speeches, some performances by the children followed by a scrumptious meal.
Just recently, Prime Minister Ismail Sabri Yaakob visited 54 children in the orphanage home, Rumah Asnaf al-Faez, since Hari Raya is just around the corner.
During the visit, Ismail Sabri was caught by surprise by a cheeky boy from the home and it was all caught on live television.
biadap budak ni banding perut dia dengan PM HAHAHHAHHAHA !!! pic.twitter.com/TtJ9DIl8Wh— わ (@najwey) April 28, 2022
The young boy named Adam was seen comparing the size of his belly to the prime minister’s belly.
Adam comically used his hands to measure the size of his belly before bringing his hands close to the prime minister’s stomach to make a repeated comparison.
Ismail Sabri looked momentarily confused before it dawned on him what the kid was trying to do.
Netizens were tickled by the young boy’s audacity and comical timing on live television. Some of them joked that maybe Adam treated the prime minister like a grandfather and it’s what Keluarga Malaysia is all about.
They also said Adam is going to be popular due to his public antics and they would want to get his autograph.
While most Malaysians wouldn’t dare do what Adam did to an elder, he definitely gave a lot of people a good chuckle before Raya.
Idk why but … such a cute interaction😂— justme (@justmelovei) April 28, 2022
Ini kan Keluarga Malaysia— Syuk (@shukrihidayat) April 28, 2022
Dah famous nanti minta autograf— I.Z.Z. (@Izz_Zyy123) April 28, 2022
berani eh dia buat depan depan HAHAHHAHAHA keras kau dik— Alisshahira  (@lalalisssss_) April 28, 2022

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Eight Boys In Johor Bahru Rounded Up For Dangerous Basikal Lajak Activities

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Police have detained eight boys between the age of 10 and 15 for riding their “basikal lajak” in a dangerous manner recently, according to Johor Baru Utara Deputy OCPD Superintendent Fariz Ammar Abdullah.

It’s reported that the incident happened in two different locations in the Johor Bahru district.
He was quoted by Bernama saying that five of them were caught in Kampung Jaya Sepakat at about 6.30pm on 15 October, while the others were caught at Jalan Laksamana, Taman Ungku Tun Aminah several hours later.
Following inspection, it was found that the bicycles had been modified and did not follow specifications. Following which, the boys were taken to the Traffic Branch of the JBU police headquarters for questioning.Johor Baru Utara Deputy OCPD Superintendent Fariz Ammar Abdullah
They even have their own mechanic
After interrogating the teens, police revealed that one of them – a 15-year-old – is the mechanic or ‘foreman’ responsible for the tricked out bikes.
It’s also pointed out that many customers came to the teenager’s house for repairs as well as to buy spare parts.
The police then contacted their guardians and parents who were briefed on the dangers of these bikes as well as the consequences in the event of an accident, according to reports from KOSMO.
It’s reported previously that parents and guardians who fail to ensure that their children do not take part in basikal lajak activities can be fined up to RM20,000 or jailed for up to five years or both.
READ MORE: Basikal lajak: Parents can be jailed for up to five years or fined RM20,000
It’s not just bicycles
Besides seizing eight “basikal lajak”, the police also managed to bring in two motorcycles suspected to be used in the activity.
Fariz said that summons have been handed out against the motorcyclist involved because he did not have a driving license.

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Strudel Bakery House Opens A New Outlet Right In Damansara Uptown [Review]

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If you’ve never tried apple strudels, you’re missing out in life! These delicious desserts consist of diced apples and custard cream sandwiched between two flaky puff pastry layers.

Although it is famous in Klang, the recipe originated from Perth, Australia. Well, now you don’t have to drive too far to your hands on one – Strudel Bakery House just opened a new outlet right in Damansara Utama, right across from Starling Mall!
This is their fifth outlet so far, with others in Klang, Genting Sky Avenue, Setia Alam, and Sri Petaling.
The New Outlet
Okay, so the outlet is actually just a tiny counter space in front of a mobile accessories store. This isn’t a proper shop where you can sit down and dine-in. It’s meant for you to buy the desserts for take-away.
However, this is still pretty exciting as you no longer need to drive all the way to Klang for apple strudels!
The small outlet has a full menu available.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Its location is pretty convenient as you can walk to it directly from Starling Mall. From the mall, cut through the carpark and follow the signage out to the street level. Strudel Bakery House is right across the street from the entrance.
The Strudel Bakery House is actually just a tiny counter right across the street from the Starling Mall car park.(Credit: Anne Dorall)
The Taste Test
Although this Strudel Bakery House outlet is small, it has the full menu including 5 flavours of strudels, 6 flavours of cream horns, and even butter cookies.
Clockwise from top left: half-sized strawberry strudel, mixed box of cream horns, mango strudel, apple strudel.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The good thing is that they also have half-sizes for smaller appetites (or if you have a craving for strudel on your own). Standard strudels come in a long box and is more suitable for groups of 4 or more.
Strudels are best eaten as soon as possible for maximum flakiness and can get soggy if left out for too long, so having extra portions left over are kind of a waste.
The famous classic Apple Strudel.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The fruits used are very fresh and sweet, with generous portions of fruit, custard, and cream in each strudel.
The flaky pastry layers are so delicate it can be cut open with just a fork, with a delicious crackly texture. The pastry is gently sweet with a refreshing fruity flavour.
The cream horns come in custard, blueberry, chocolate, raspberry, and passionfruit flavours.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The cream horns have more structural integrity, with a pastry crust that’s less flaky. But it’s still wonderfully crumbly with a generous amount of filling. Each flavour has a distinct fruity taste, with the passionfruit being surprisingly outstanding.
Regardless of whether you have a giant sweet tooth or prefer something light, these flaky pastries would certainly make for a great afternoon dessert!

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Kelantan Says Non-Muslim Fined For Indecent Clothing Not New, Part Of Trade By-Laws

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Under Section 34 of Kelantan’s Business and Industrial Trade By-Laws 2019, Muslim and non-Muslim business owners have to ensure they are dressed decently while at work and this applies to the employees as well.

Under the same law, Muslims have to make sure their “aurat” is covered up while non-Muslims must dress decently.
This law came to public attention after the Kota Baru Municipal Council (MPKB) issued a compound notice to a non-Muslim woman who wore shorts as it was deemed indecent clothing.

The non-Muslim woman who runs a business in Kota Baru, Kelantan, was issued a fine by MPKB for wearing shorts yesterday (25 June).
Based on the notice issued to the woman, she was found to have committed an offence under Section 34(2)(b) of Kelantan’s Business and Industrial Trade By-Laws 2019.
Kepada semua pengundi non Muslim.Malah kepada semua Rakyat.Inilah bala bila PAS jadi kerajaan.Takde edit.Takde fitnahTakde kencing.Ini kisah benar. Berlaku semalam di Kota Bharu‼Aurat sendiri gi tayang dlm fon.Kat luar sibuk jaga aurat orang.🤦 pic.twitter.com/kxdU8ASYkt— JOKER🔺 (@BadBoy2662) June 26, 2023
MPKB confirmed that the woman was issued a compound notice when officers went to the outlet at Jalan Merbau around 11am.
The woman was found wearing shorts in public places, which was considered indecent clothing. MPKB said the by-laws existed a long time ago and many locals, including non-Muslims, know of it.
According to New Straits Times, the woman was given seven days from the date the notice was issued to settle the compound or face legal action.
It’s believed that the woman’s relative uploaded the compound notice and a picture of the woman on social media, which sparked netizens’ anger.
For some netizens, the matter sparked a long-time fear that non-Muslims would be subjected to Muslim standards despite being told otherwise over the years.
However, as is evident in this particular case, the matter concerning a non-Muslim’s attire was confined to those affected by the trade by-laws.
If this is true…. they say it won't affect the nons… believe at your own peril…. 🙄 pic.twitter.com/sgHGjVh7fD— Siti Kasim (@sitikasim) June 26, 2023
Won’t affect the nons they said 😌🤣— zaryl2k (@zaryl2k) June 26, 2023
Bukan PAS ckp tak terpakai kt non-muslim? Sbb non-muslim risau dulu kn? Mohon ade posting FB segera— Anip (@anipm87) June 26, 2023
Bukan kah undang2 aurat ni terpakai pada org islam je ke??kenapa non muslim terlibat?— PeWaris (@waris_biru) June 26, 2023

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Kota Setar District Religious Officer Rebukes Mak Teh’s Anti-Vaccine Rhetoric

Sometimes it feels like the one thing that could travel faster than light is a conspiracy spread through WhatsApp. Recently one of those conspiracies came in the form of a voicemail by someone from Kedah who is identified only as Mak Teh.

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In the voice clip, Mak Teh said that she heard from the husband of a nurse in a hospital that 30 to 40 nurses and even hospital staff had died from taking the second Covid-19 infection. It is kept a secret, of course. She also claims that a doctor told the nurse who told her husband who told her that the vaccine contains poison.

Mak Teh then advises everyone to tell their family members who took the second shot of the vaccine to take action immediately. Drink lots of coconut water, don’t take medication, use natural remedies, eat only greens and in short do whatever they can to purge the effects of the injection from their body.
Enter Syeikh Faizol
In a response video, Kota Setar District Religious Officer, Syeikh Faisol Hj. Omar said that Mak Teh sounds like she is from Kedah, but her voice has been heard across Malaysia and even across the world.
Faisol rebukes Mak Teh’s claims and calls it inappropriate.
“Coconut water is only good for quenching thirst, and some home remedies. But not for treating Covid-19. If that were true, if it works against the pandemic, the government would have tanks of coconut water at each hospital,” said Faisol.
He said that we all should appreciate health officials as they work day and night to combat the pandemic.
“From the Director-General of Health to everyone who works in the health sector: the doctors, the nurses, and ambulance drivers and everyone in between,” added Faisol.
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Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s response to Mak Teh
He included Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s response to Mak Teh in his video as well.
In it, Dr Mahathir said that we can’t tell people that vaccines killed 40 people without verifying the truth.
“I don’t believe it is the truth because my wife and I had been injected with the vaccine and nothing happened. Now we are more protected from the pandemic,” began Dr Mahathir.
“Statements like this are a death sentence to those who did not get the vaccine. If those people who didn’t get the vaccine because of statements like this die, it is Mak Teh’s fault. It is your sin.
“If Mak Teh doesn’t believe that the vaccine works, go ahead and drink a lot of the coconut water and kiss a Covid-19 patient and see what will happen. Can coconut water help you?” added Dr Mahathir.


HFMD Infections Increased 15-Fold In 2022, Selangor Has The Number Of Cases, Says Health DG

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There has been a stark increase in the Hand, Foot and Mouth Disease (HFMD) in 2022 as the number of confirmed cases rose 15-fold compared to last year, says Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

According to Noor Hisham, up till the 19th Epidemiology Week, there has been a total of 31,661 HFMD cases recorded across the nation, as compared to the 2,121 cases recorded in 2021 over the same period of time.
Up till 14 May, Selangor had been the highest hit state with a total of 8,864 cases recorded, a whopping 28% of the total recorded case in the country. Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya meanwhile are second and third with a total 4,421 cases each, says Noor Hisham.
“Sabah and Perak both contributed eight per cent and Kelantan had 2,493 cases as of May 14, which is 7.9 per cent of the total, while other states recorded around or below 1,500 cases,” Hisham said in a statement today.
He said that there were also 889 outbreak cases – where two or more cases were detected in the same locality – being reported in Malaysia during EW19, with the majority of the outbreak taking place at kindergartens.
Noor Hisham added that 94% of the cases involved children aged from six to 10 years old, while the remaining 5% infected children between the age of seven to 12 years old.
Dr Noor Hisham explained that the highly contagious HFMD is linked to one’s environment and hygiene, while also urging parents to refrain from sending their children to public areas, schools, kindergartens or child care centres as they will spread the disease.
He also suggests that kindergartens and childcare centres safeguard their premises and ensure that none of the children under their care is showing any HFMD symptoms.

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Coldplay’s CIMB Pre-Sale Sees Many Frustrated As System Returns Error Message

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To say that Coldplay’s concert tickets are much sought after would be an understatement. Barely half an hour since the pre-sale opened for CIMB cardholders and the ticketing system appears to have crashed.

While some started getting in the virtual queue since 9am, many kept getting the “rate exceeded” error message when they click on the Buy Now link from Go Live Asia or Live Nation’s website.

One fan however has successfully secured four tickets.
Hardcore Coldplay fan who only wishes to be identified as Victor shared with us that he started getting in the virtual queue at 8.50am.
With the ticket sales officially having started at 10am, Victor said he successfully completed the transaction and walked away with four Category 2 tickets at about 10.35am.
The pre-sale for CIMB cardholders as well as general sale which kicks off tomorrow have a limit of 4 tickets per cardholder. The organiser informed that tickets for the pre-sale session are limited and does not indicate seats will be better than other sale sessions.
Tips and Tricks
If you’re getting the “rate exceeded” message, try refreshing the page several times. This will eventually load the page for you, as we found out.
You will keep seeing the error message after you’ve been prompted to sign into your account. Keep hitting refresh and you will finally end up in the queue.

Social media users vented their frustrations, with the problems ranging from trouble logging in to transaction confirmation issues.
Useless ticketing system and you are def not prepare for this big event! What a huge disappointment for Malaysians..— huwaina husin (@HusinHuwaina) May 16, 2023
rate exceeded appeared many times, need to keep refreshed. how lahh?— zamakuyya (@zamakuyya) May 16, 2023
Umm … guys, you are not going live. You are going off! Pls lah do better!— Jashreen Sasha (@giddygoatsasha) May 16, 2023
You guys were NOT PREPARED FOR THIS. Your site turned blank. Got kicked out. Can't login back.— ayala.amygdala.namu⁷💜under the same sky (@agirlinthesoop) May 16, 2023
READ MORE: Ticket Prices For Coldplay’s Malaysia Concert Are Out! Starts From RM228
READ MORE: Here Are 10 Big Brands Who Are Jumping Onto The Coldplay Bandwagon
UPDATE 1PM: The pre-sale for CIMB cardholders is now officially closed. The organiser informed on the site that the ticket allocation for the pre-sale has been sold out.

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RapidKL’s Buy 1 Free 1 My50 Pass Promo Is Back

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RapidKL is once again running their buy 1 free 1 promotion for the My50 pass, which allows you to take unlimited rides on all RapidKL public transportation for just RM50.

For now until 7 November, you can sign up to get two passes for the price of 1!
So if you missed their first promotion back in September, here’s your chance again!
READ MORE: Rapid KL’s My50 Travel Pass Is Now Buy 1 Free 1 (Only For A Week!)
Berita gembira untuk pelanggan baru Pas My50!Dapatkan dua pas dengan hanya RM50 sahaja jika anda dan rakan anda berjaya menebus #My50 Buddy 2 Untuk 1 ini!Muat turun PULSE : https://t.co/ppr2bfGRa2#RapidKL #KamiBawaAnda pic.twitter.com/TMMUAyAmln— MyRapid 03-78852585 (@MyRapidKL) November 1, 2022
However, do note that this promotion is only available for new users who have never signed up for a My50 pass before.
New riders will need to register via the MyRapid PULSE app and fill in the details accordingly. Then, once your application is approved, just pick up your new card at LRT KL Sentral or Pasar Seni on 11 November.
It’s important to note that both parties must be new My50 riders and cannot have used their IC to register for the monthly pass before.
Still, if you’ve been thinking about using public transportation more often to skip the traffic, perhaps it’s a good time to find a friend (or make a friend!) and enjoy the discount together.

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M’sian mum saves son; throws him into backseat moments before accident

A mother would certainly give her life to save her child.

Picture credit: Freepik

Recently, a Malaysian woman had to face this sad circumstance when she was faced a life or death situation involving her kids.
Surawati Mohd, mother of three, handed her youngest son to the back of her car moments before a collision which ultimately ended her life.
The accident happened at KM134 of Jalan Kuantan-Seremban highway yesterday. The family of five were on their way to Seremban from Kuantan.

Image for illustration purposes onlyPicture credit: Blog Jalan Raya Malaysia

The victimâ€™s brother told reporters about the incident, quoting her eldest son, Aryan Rizqy Muhammad Noor Idham, who had explained to him what had happened that fateful night.

â€â€˜Abangâ€™ (as Aryan Rizqy is affectionately called) told that mummy (Suriwati) carried his little brother and handed him over to the back before their car collided with a lorry,â€
 Suwardi Mohd, NST
Picture Credit : MStar
Surawati and her husband, Muhammad Noor Idham Ramli, 31, were killed when their Perodua Myvi skidded into the opposite lane and crashed into a lorry carrying fertiliser.
The father, who also worked as a cashier, died at the scene after being trapped in the driverâ€™s seat.
Meanwhile, Surawati was pronounced dead while receiving treatment at Muadzam Shah Hospital.
Be safe on the roads people, anything can happen in an instant.
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Burger Lovers Get To Taste In-N-Out In PJ For One Day Only!

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Any burger fan will know the American burger chain In-N-Out, which has garnered a cult following.

Well, Malaysian fans can rejoice as the burger chain will have their very own pop-up store right here in PJ!
In-N-Out In Malaysia
Yup, that’s right: get a taste of the US at Strangers At 47. They will be running a super limited In-N-Out pop-up stall for only 4 hours on Wednesday, 16 November.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Strangers at 47 (@strangersat47)
The pop-up burgers will only be available from 12noon – 4pm, with one order per person. Do take note that the special pop-up will only accept cash.
Exclusive merchandise will also be available for purchase together with the famous burgers, so get that cash money ready to go ham on a burger, animal style.

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Elderly Man Accused Of Scamming People In Bangsar By Faking Car Breakdown

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Netizens are warning the public to be careful of an elderly man who is said to be a scammer.

The warning was posted in a Facebook neighbourhood group named The Republic of Bangsar #TROB.
The elderly man is allegedly looking for victims by the roadside in Bangsar.
His modus operandi is to park his car by the roadside and request money to fix his vehicle, which appeared to be quite old.
Netizens posted snapshots of the elderly man on social media. (Pix: Facebook)
To convince people, the elderly man would claim that he is a person with disabilities (OKU).
Netizens said police had reprimanded the elderly man, but to no avail, as he kept coming back.
Repeat Offender
They had also seen him in other areas of Kuala Lumpur, including Ampang, Pandan Indah and KL Sentral.
A netizen claimed the elderly man was his relative and warned the public not to trust him.
Twitter user @braderlongheh said the elderly man is trying to get sympathy by saying he is a diabetic.
The elderly man is also accused of being foul-mouthed.
@braderlongheh also claimed that the elderly man used to run a Middle Eastern-themed cafe in Bukit Bintang.
Bro, this guy…. he’s my aunt’s husband lol. Note to take for everyone who sees this, he took advantage of his “OKU” title dsbbkan kencing manis kena ptg kaki. Even our family tak layan dia sebab mulut dia mcm sial. Terkejut sial dia kat bangsar skrg nak scam org— Ameer (@braderlongheh) January 13, 2023
Opinions Divided
Meanwhile, some netizens said he should be given the benefit of the doubt.
A netizen claimed to have given him RM200 after the elderly man stopped him while driving.

Another netizen, Brian Choo, said he helped the elderly man cross a road in Damansara Heights.
However, it ended up with the elderly man taking money from Choo’s wallet.

Should I Refuse To Give Money To A Stranger?
If you speak to someone asking for money, be kind but firm.
You can consider listening first, as saying no too quickly might make the person feel ignored, hurt, discounted or insulted.
There are reasonable justifications for hesitating in simply handing money to a panhandler.
It would also enable fewer scammers and generally do more good if given to homeless shelters.
Another option is to offer to solve the problem, such as fixing the car, paying for a hotel room for the evening, or buying food, instead of just giving cash.
Jangan baik sangat nak bagi duit dekat strangers. Lagi-lagi yang kita tak tahu asal usul.Dia fikir aku bodoh agaknya, tak tahu isu semasa. Sebelum dia tukar nama, aku dah stalk dah dulu account dia tu. Agak-agak la nak menipu. Ayat copy paste. Twthandle : @pieihak_ pic.twitter.com/4yUq830UuD— Ibu (@qianxing_) June 6, 2020

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Taco Bell Unwraps First Malaysian Outlet In Cyberjaya

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America’s iconic Mexican fast food joint, Taco Bell, will be unwrapping its first Malaysian restaurante in Cyberjaya.

Aside from being a popular reference in old blockbuster Hollywood movies, Taco Bell is quite famous for its made-to-order tacos, burritos and other spicy Latin America-inspired meals
A scene from 1993’s Demolition Man staring Sylvester Stallone, Wesley Snipes and Sandra Bullock.(Lowyat)
The fast-food chain only has several outlets currently operating in Southeast Asia and had previously hinted at opening a store in Tropicana Garden Mall, Petaling Jaya.

This time around, Taco Bell says that they will be keeping the exact location and opening date of its Cyberjaya store “under wraps”, at least for the time being.
(Sheesh, let’s not burrito round the bush la guys…)
But, if you’re interested in becoming part of the Taco Bell familia, applications to join the “still-secret” Cyberjaya team are available online, HERE.

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Kids Almost Die From Carbon Monoxide Poisoning On Roadtrip To Selangor, Even Mom Affected

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A woman almost lost her three children to carbon monoxide poisoning while they were in a car.

Nur Jalilah Leyla recounted the ordeal which happened while the family were on the way from Kuantan, Pahang to Tanjung Karang in Selangor.
She was also with her in-laws in the car during  the road trip.
In a lengthy post in Facebook, she recounted how everything seemed fine even as they stopped in Temerloh for lunch.
Things started to went awry when they continued the journey.
Her husband noticed something wrong when she sent a picture to him of the kids.
He said the kids look fatigued, but Nur Jalilah didn’t think much as she thought it’s due the hot weather.

A Close Shave
As they reached Bentong area around 1pm, she felt something was not right.
One of her kids, named Deeja, suddenly woke up but the eyes remained closed.
Nur Jalilah became alarmed as the kid’s body was weak. She tried waking her child but to no avail.
Her two other kids, Eijaz and Zara, cried as they saw their sibling being lifeless.
She immediately stopped the car and tried to get help from passersby.
Shortly after, a Chinese man stopped and tried to help. The man, named Richard, suspected that it was gas poisoning and asked the family to wind down their car windows.
Richard then guided them to the nearest hospital, during which Nur Jalilah was drowned in fear and anxiety.
While on the way to the hospital, Eijaz and Zara, also fell unconscious.
Nur Jalilah herself started to feel like vomiting and feeling dizzy, as if about to faint.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6iyAHeH7nHg

Deliverance
When they reached an Orang Asli hospital in Gombak, her mother in-law also fainted.
Thankfully, the kids and the in-law were resuscitated using oxygen.
An ambulance took them to Selayang for further treatment, while the car was left behind to avoid further gas poisoning.
READ MORE: We Were Not Sleeping In The Car: Girl Recalls Chronology Of Carbon Monoxide Poisoning Which Killed Her Friends
The doctor confirmed that the family had indeed suffered from carbon monoxide poisoning.
Nur Jalilah said the kids could have died if she were to realised the situation a bit later.
She concluded by thanking Richard for calming her down during the stressful moments.
READ MORE: How To Know If Your Car Has A Carbon Monoxide Leakage
Macam ni lah kerja sambil tunggu anak habis kelas. Duduk Mekdi kena beli kopi, duduk dalam kereta je lah.Tutup enjin, turun tingkap sebab taknak kena racun karbon monoksida. Memang panas tapi demi pendidikan ku gagahkan jua.#MontessoriDad pic.twitter.com/oogmzmi57p— ikmalnordin (@ikmalnordin2) October 7, 2020
Carbon Monoxide tak berbau dan tak berwarna. Only way to detect it is if kalau ada pasang CO detector dalam kereta. Cuma kalau kes mati dalam kereta, selalunya melibatkan kebocoran exhaust, bercampur dengan gas-gas lain yang berbau. So, boleh bercampur & berbau, boleh tak berbau.— Wan Arief Imran (@wanariefimran) February 9, 2022

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University Students Stuck On Campus During MCO Report That Theyâ€™re OK

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While the majority of Malaysians have been stuck at home since the implementation of the movement control order (MCO), with some of us unable to work and struggling to stay afloat financially, a number of students who were living on their university campus got stuck there instead.Â
Naturally, as a community, we have been concerned about these students living in isolation and far away from the comfort of family. But it turns out, most of them are doing pretty well.
Twitter user @mkhairulazri tweeted asking university students to reply him with how theyâ€™ve been coping since the implementation of the MCO, what theyâ€™re living conditions are, what theyâ€™ve been busy with, whether theyâ€™re able to eat and the state of their mental health as well.
The majority of respondents informed him that despite being really bored, they were generally OK.

https://twitter.com/SyukRahman/status/1249568543672164352

â€œWeâ€™re OK. Tun Hussein Onn Malaysia University (UTHM) gave us 5 days worth of basic ingredients so we can cook and lots of bread. As you can see in the picture thereâ€™s a lot of food because there are eight of us living together. Each person got 1kg of rice, all this is probably gonna last us a few weeks.â€

https://twitter.com/nmputra01/status/1249599958950400000

â€œUniversity Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) student here. We get two meals a day including biscuits, instant noodles, bread and Milo. The WiFi is so fast I got a win streak in my rank (games). The dorms are OK, and my mental state is a bit weak but so far OK.â€

https://twitter.com/ai_renn/status/1249587822752706560

â€œUniversiti Sains Malaysia (USM) student here! Weâ€™ve got enough food, alhamdulillah. I think we got around RM300 worth of coupons. Weâ€™re not allowed to go out at all and the university is quite firm on not letting us go home. As for my mental health, Iâ€™m coping well with meds, though I have had a few breakdowns.â€
While most of the students seemed to be coping well, there were some replies with students doing worse than others. A majority of them mentioned that they donâ€™t have as easy access to food as the others and unreliable WiFi for online classes and quizzes.
Some also shared that they feel stressed and helpless, but are doing what they can to get by.
In a nutshell, @mkhairulazri summarises their situation as follows:
Majority of the students are stronger than we think. Many are still positive and abiding the MCO.Most universities are playing their roles to support students such as providing food, internet, and some going the extra mile to provide mental health support too. Even students living off campus are getting help.There definitely are some students facing medical difficulties who are not getting the help they need. These students need to be given assistance.E-learning and assignments need to be better executed to ensure students donâ€™t get left behind and can continue to study comfortably after the MCO is over.
Check out the full thread on Twitter.

Boleh tak mana-mana student IPT yang duduk di kolej sepanjang PKP, reply tweet ni keadaan dalam bilik, aktiviti  yang dilakukan, ada bantuan makanan atau tidak, dan paling state of mental ketika ini. Nak tahu keadaan sebenar dari banyak sumber.. Thanks!— Khairul Azri (@mkhairulazri) April 13, 2020

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Seven-Car Accident Causes A 7 KM Highway Congestion In Negeri Sembilan

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An accident involving seven vehicles at Kilometer 271.1 of the North-South Highway in Negeri Sembilan has resulted in congestion for about seven kilometres.

Nilai District Police Chief, Superintendent Mohd. Fazley Ab Rahman said the accident at 1.40 pm yesterday happened when a BMW that stopped due to traffic congestion was hit from behind by a Toyota Vios.
The Toyota Vios was then hit by a Mercedes before four other vehicles came and collided in a ‘bumper to bumper’ manner.
However, no one was injured and only the vehicles were damaged after the accident.Superintendent Mohd. Fazley Ab Rahman commenting on the accident.
Ketua Polis Daerah Nilai Supt Mohd Fazley Ab Rahman berkata bagaimanapun kemalangan tersebut tidak melibatkan kecederaaan dan hanya melibatkan kerosakan pada kenderaan.📸Polis Negeri Sembilan pic.twitter.com/lDcoArFrCf— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) June 7, 2022
Mohd. Fazley said that there was congestion for about seven kilometres as a result of the accident.
Traffic was controlled by members of the Highway Patrol, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) and the highway concessionaires, and traffic returned to normal at 4.30 pm.
The case is being investigated under Rule 10 LN 166/59 of the Traffic Rules 1959, and further investigations are still ongoing.
What Are The Common Causes Of Road Accidents?
Lack of attention, reckless driving, lack of proper protection, speeding, bad personal habits, social and behavioural misconduct and inconsiderate drivers of larger vehicles are some of the problems that cause accidents.
How can accidents be prevented?
Develop the right attitude about driving. Get as much supervised practice driving as possible. ALWAYS wear your safety belt. Underage drinking and drug use are illegal. Limit your passengers. Limit your night driving. Keep it slow and safe for starters. Train for poor weather conditions.
Accident prevention is important as it will reduce injury, illness and death rates.
Netizens are playing their part by spreading awareness about road safety on social media.
READ MORE: [Watch] ‘High’ Myvi Driver Nabbed By The Police Following A Five-Car Accident On PLUS Highway
They are concerned about the increasing trend of unsafe driving that leads to vehicle accidents in which many people die.
Accidents also result in victims undergoing serious injuries or losing their body parts permanently.
Victims could also experience the feeling of fear or sadness that remains with them for a long time after an accident.
READ MORE: Mother Forgives Traumatised School Bus Driver Who Accidentally Ran Over Her Toddler In Sepang
Sampai bila kita nak bertindak. Nyawa amat berharga. Safety first. Kenapa lori2 dan bus2 majority ada masalah brake bila ada kemalangan macam ini Sir @SuretSinghMereka pandu laju ke 🚦🚥 ke toll. Keluar/masuk simpang2. … why? Mrk tak tahu ke yang…https://t.co/t6dn58pH4M— dawn harun (@dawnharun67) June 7, 2022
The authorities are also stepping up efforts to make people become aware of road safety and traffic rules.
Berikut adalah punca utama kemalangan motosikal yang sering berlaku di Malaysia. Sentiasa berhati-hati di jalan raya & patuhi arahan papan tanda. #PesanPROLINTAS pic.twitter.com/q4Daif0qX2— PROLINTAS LKSA (@LKSAtrafik) June 7, 2022

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Pahang Football Legend – Zulhamizan Zakaria, The Man That Scored The Winning Goal Of The ’92 Malaysian Cup Final

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It took 26 years for Zulhamizan Zakaria’s record – the fastest goal scored in a Malaysian Cup final game – to be broken when Terengganu skipper and import striker Tchetche Kipre scored in the 46 seconds of the 2018 edition of the tournament.

Before that, Zulhamizan, the Pahang-born left winger was the record holder when he scored the solitary goal of the Malaysian Cup final game in the 1992 edition contested between Pahang and Kedah.
The nippy winger beat an offside trap following a long ball from the middle of the pitch and evading an onrushing Kedah’s goalkeeper Azmi Mahmud who failed to connect with the ball, before slotting the ball into an empty net in the second minute.
“Luckily Azmi’s size-12 boot did not landed on top of my head or else I might be sent to the hospital,” Zulhamizan said in jest when TRP met up with him recently in Kuantan, Pahang.

The sole goal of the game helps crown Pahang the Malaysian Cup champion in 1992.
That’s not the only trophy that the team won that year as Pahang had also won the Premier League, Sumbangsih Cup as well as the Fair Play Cup (now defunct) in that season.
“Subsequently, I got called up to the national team and we won the Indonesian Independence Cup in 92,” he said, recalling back the memory.
The Independence Cup was organised by the Football Association of Indonesia to commemorate the country’s independent day and was last held back in 2008.
Looking back, it must be stated that Zulhamizan had a short-lived but eventful career.
During a large part of his football journey, he shared the locker room with several high-profile players including Datuk Dollah Salleh, Datuk Zainal Abidin Hassan, Datuk Ahmad Yusof, Khairul Azman Mohamed, Abdul Mubin Mokhtar as well as Australian football legend Alan Edward Davidson and Singapore’s legend Fandi Ahmad.
These now footballing icons were the core of the Pahang squad that was dubbed the “Dream Team”.
Several articles, news clippings and pictures of former Pahang and national player Zulhamizan Zakaria during his heyday.
Back then, Zulhamizan was only 23 and would continue to become a mainstay in the Pahang team for five more years before his career was cut short by a persistent meniscus injury.
“I had undergone surgery on my knee but the injury remains there despite the operation that I needed to depend on painkillers to continue playing,” the now 53-year-old father of five children said.
Health over money
As the injury persisted, Zulhamizan went back to the doctor where he was delivered the damning verdict.
“The doctor said to me that if I continue to depend on painkillers to further my footballing career, I will start having kidney complications when I reached 40.
“Upon deliberating, I decided to hang up my boots when I was only 28…at the peak of my career. It’s no longer about earning money but I don’t want to trouble my family for the rest of my life just to pursue my footballing career.”
Zulhamizan Zakaria, 53, (right) during an interview with TRP on 17 August 2022.
He said that while it was not an easy decision, he believed that it was the right one since he had tasted success in every cup offered in the Malaysian football scene back then.
“I’ve had it all. Winning the league, scoring in the Malaysian Cup final, playing in the FA Cup…I think it’s sufficient.”
Despite retiring at an early age, Zulhamizan remains active in the local football scene, as he had successfully transitioned from a player to becoming a coach.
“As soon as I retired from playing, I began my coaching license and began coaching since I was 29.”
Zulhamizan had stints coaching several Malaysian football teams including Perlis, Armed Force FA (ATM), PDRM FC, Pahang FA and Kuantan FA.
Wants to know more about Zulhamizan and his thoughts about our football scene? Read it on TRP in our next round of articles.

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Operation Black Flag – Netizens Dissatisfied With Government

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Social media is a buzz today with the hashtags #BenderaHitam #Lawan and #KerajaanGagal, as netizens are taking to online platforms to demonstrate their dissatisfaction with the Malaysian government.

The Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat (SSR) has called on the public to wave black flags on Saturday, 3 July as a show of protest against the Perikatan Nasional government.
We r not being rudeWe r not defying the lawWe just tired being in a country whre the government is not efficient, arrogant & prioritise their position more than the people’s life.#benderahitam#Lawan pic.twitter.com/QMiDfdLE73— Don Astra (@MICKEYDUBZ) July 3, 2021
SSR said those who want to join the protest should wave flags at their homes, businesses, streets, or anywhere appropriate and post pictures of it on social media at 3pm with the hashtag #lawan.
Enough is enough. Lets doing our small part in solidarity. #Lawan #BenderaHitam pic.twitter.com/itnNNGibWL— farah 🇲🇾🏴 (@fanimalist) July 3, 2021
The protest has three demands:
1. For Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to resign immediately,
2. For Parliament to convene immediately,
3. For the state of emergency to end.
This act (of waving a black flag) is a message to the government that the people are sick and tired of the uncertain solution for the people’s and the country’s problems. This act is also the start for other acts should Muhyiddin fail to resign.Statement by Sekretariat Solidariti Rakyat (SSR)
Malaysians, raise the black flag! 🏴It’s time for us to fight.#LAWAN pic.twitter.com/SPr4Jyl7vU— HK 🏴 (@crookedasacreek) July 3, 2021
SSR claims the PN government has not come up with a viable plan to save Malaysia from the Covid-19 pandemic despite rising unemployment and job losses.
The group cited the white flag campaign as an example of how desperate people have become and said the government’s economic assistance has been “unacceptably” slow.
The #BenderaPutih campaign calls on those who are desperately in need of assistance to put up white flags outside their homes as a signal that they need urgent help with regard to food and basic necessities.
The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) has confirmed that it has opened an investigation into the black flag waving campaign which was advertised through social media sites over the past few days.
Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (Bukit Aman), Datuk Seri Abd. Jalil Hassan said that he was aware of the existence of the campaign and informed that an investigation had been opened.
“So far we have not called any individual to testify as it is still new and the police are tracking down those involved in this campaign,” he told Kosmo!

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GE15: As It Unfolds

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It’s voting day, finally! After two weeks of campaigning, Malaysians will elect a new government today as they hit the polls for the 15th General Election (GE15).

221 parliamentary seats are being contested today, with one (Padang Serai) postponed to 7 December. Meanwhile, there are also three state elections; Perak, Pahang and Perlis, as well as one state seat contested in Sabah (Bugaya).
We’ll bring you the highlights of what’s happening across the country as polls opened at 8am and closed at 6pm.

6.18pm: As of 4.00pm, 70% of voters turned up today according to the Election Commission.

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh & Salam Sejahtera,Statistik keluar mengundi bagi Hari Mengundi PRU Ke-15 pada jam 4:00 petang:Peratus keseluruhan: 70%Sumber: SPR— Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (@sprgovmy) November 19, 2022

6.00pm: That’s a wrap! The polls are closed. Thank you for voting, Malaysia!

5.30pm: More than 13.7 million Malaysians have voted today, and this figure exceeded GE14.

https://twitter.com/UNDI_GE15/status/1593898748442161153?s=20&t=jO469MgkTsf1VHePkvTvNg

5.28pm: Twitter user Thevesh Theva, who is an economist and data analyst, says this is the HIGHEST EVER number of votes cast in a Malaysian General Election and could reach 80% by the end of the day.

Incredible. 65% as of 3pm. 13.8 mil votes.This is the HIGHEST EVER number of votes cast in a GE in Malaysia, by a huge margin.And that was as of 3pm. I think we can get close to 80% by 6pm.Last 30 minutes now. All in. https://t.co/VvkV5kqKN8 pic.twitter.com/XXrqP9bymX— Thevesh (@Thevesh) November 19, 2022

5.24pm: Voter turnout at 3.00pm has reached 65 per cent, according to the Election Commission.

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh & Salam Sejahtera,Statistik keluar mengundi bagi Hari Mengundi PRU Ke-15 pada jam 3:00 petang:Peratus keseluruhan: 65%Sumber: SPR— Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (@sprgovmy) November 19, 2022

5.15pm: In response to a video being circulated that allegedly shows a polling centre in Kuala Pilah closed ahead of time, South China Morning Post reporter Amer Hadi Azmi points out that it was gazetted to close at noon, but adds that the Election Commission should have better informed voters.

Several polling stations in P.129 Kuala Pilah is gazetted to close at noon.Not all polling centres nationwide opens from 8 am to 6 pm.SPR should’ve done a better job informing. https://t.co/4MsoRbje2X pic.twitter.com/Ff8CTm9hmE— Hadi Azmi (@amerhadiazmi) November 19, 2022

5.11pm: The Election Commission (EC) says that voting for the Baram parliamentary seat has been suspended due to weather conditions making it impossible for poll workers to reach polling centres despite trying by air, land, and water.
Affected polling centres are :Sekolah Kebangsaan Long NaahSekolah Kebangsaan Long LutengRH TK Matthew Belulok Lalo Kpg. Lepo GahSekolah Kebangsaan Long SaitSekolah Kebangsaan Long TunganSekolah Kebangsaan Long MohSekolah Kebangsaan Long MekabarSekolah Kebangsaan Long JekitanSekolah Kebangsaan Long LameiSekolah Kebangsaan Lio MatoSekolah Kebangsaan Long Banga
The EC says a new polling date will be announced when it is safe for poll workers and voters to reach polling centres.

[ KENYATAAN MEDIA ]PENGGANTUNGAN PENGUNDIAN PILIHAN RAYA UMUM KE-15 (PRU KE-15) BAHAGIAN PILIHAN RAYA PARLIMEN P.220 BARAM, SARAWAK pic.twitter.com/ERS0Rpdo2V— Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (@sprgovmy) November 19, 2022

5.10pm: The MySPR Semak site and mobile app received over 2.5 million hits per second, which has caused loading failure for many voters. Voters who need to check their details can do so by calling 03-88927218 or they can proceed to the voting centres.

PENGUMUMAN PENTING! pic.twitter.com/ay3Xe6ceHj— Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (@sprgovmy) November 19, 2022

5.00pm: With ONE HOUR left to vote, BN’s Sungai Buloh candidate Khairy Jamaluddin is urging voters to hurry before it’s too late.

https://twitter.com/Khairykj/status/1593891864981430272

4.45pm: A voter arriving at the SK Tambun polling centre. This school has about 3.5k voters, more than 2k have voted with about 940 more to go.
Fernando Fong/TRP pic

4.20pm: New Straits Times reports that PN’s Tambun candidate Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu says him contesting against PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the same as “Ultraman vs Godzilla”.

4.15pm: Chung Kui Ching, the oldest Malaysian to be vaccinated last year, voted in Likas, Kota Kinabalu. She is 102 years old and said she has voted 15 times.

https://twitter.com/DailyExpress_MY/status/1593835723328606208

4.15pm: Pas president Tan Sri Abdul Hadi Awang is getting slammed on social media after photographs were shared of him casting his vote while wearing a vest that had a Pas logo on it.
Electoral watchdog Bersih has also urged the Election Commission as well as the cops to take action.
They urged the authorities to investigate under Section 26(1)(g) of the Election Offences Act 1954, which says that voters are not allowed to wear, hold or carry any form of clothing or item which shows the name of a candidate, emblem or symbol of any political party while voting or within 50m of a polling station.
Those who don’t abide by the law can be punished with jail time of up to one year and a fine of up to RM5,000, or both, upon conviction.

Presiden PAS, Dato Seri Tuan Guru Haji Abdul Hadi Awang, selesai menunaikan tanggungjawab mengundi di Sekolah Kebangsaan Rusila, Marang.#PRU15 #BersihdanStabil #PNBEST #HarakahDaily pic.twitter.com/3EsxMREXKV— HarakahDaily | الحركة (@harakahdailyHD) November 19, 2022

3.50pm: Another bride and groom cast their votes in full wedding attire earlier today.

https://twitter.com/AnneDanam/status/1593870134732804096?s=20&t=Rzcp3dY8kwncTKDsSgK0rg

3.45pm: Man with heart and breathing problems travelled 120km to vote at Sekolah Bukit Sagu 1, Kuantan.

"Saya nekad untuk datang bagi memberi satu undi untuk memilih kerajaan walaupun sepanjang perjalanan saya perlu bergantung kepada oksigen." – Mohd Fahmi#MalaysiaBerintegriti #PRU15 https://t.co/bJJQY17VqK— SinarHarian (@SinarOnline) November 19, 2022

3.38pm: It took 10 minutes from drop off to complete the whole voting process for the senior citizen stream at the SK Seri Kundang polling centre for the Selayang parliamentary seat.

3.34pm: Twitter user Thevesh Theva, who is an economist and data analyst, says that based on the data, voter turnout as of 2.00pm today with 4 more hours till polls close has equalled the entire polling day of GE14.

IT'S OFFICIAL.As of 2pm, the number of votes cast in GE15 has equaled GE14!!!Let's keep pushing. Masih ada lagi 3 jam untuk mengundi. Belum terlewat.Go go go! https://t.co/FpX6t9GrQ9 pic.twitter.com/NCIVYejMJq— Thevesh (@Thevesh) November 19, 2022

3.28pm: Voter turnout at 2.00pm has reached 58 per cent according to the Election Commission.

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh & Salam Sejahtera,Statistik keluar mengundi bagi Hari Mengundi PRU Ke-15 pada jam 2:00 petang:Peratus keseluruhan: 58%Sumber: SPR— Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (@sprgovmy) November 19, 2022

3.15pm: A TRP editor and his wife who voted in different polling centres were over-excited and experienced a communication breakdown.

https://twitter.com/HamzahNazari/status/1593841049625325568

3.11pm: The Borneo Post reports that voters in Baram, Sarawak, are braving flood waters and travelling by boat to cast their vote. No polling centres were closed despite the challenges faced.
Photos of voters queueing up in floods have been shared on social media and chat groups.

Ismail sabri!!! Tengok ni pic.twitter.com/gkmQFudUnF— Napsiah Khamis (@NapsiahKhamis) November 19, 2022

3.00pm: This is a reminder that there are many companies offering promotions for people who have voted. We’ve compiled many of them for you HERE.

2.55pm: Weather is getting cloudy in the Kuang area, under the Selayang parliamentary constituency. It was bright in the morning but MetMalaysia’s forecast says thunderstorms are expected in a few areas in the afternoon.

2.52pm: Twitter user Thevesh Theva, who is an economist and data analyst, has visualized voter turnout today, and compared it to GE14.

1pm update – slowing down slightly.+8% instead of +11% like the previous hour.Ring up your friends. Get them out.There are still 4 hours left to vote!!!It's not over until the last centre closes. https://t.co/XwekrM3htr pic.twitter.com/yy12WvmCWB— Thevesh (@Thevesh) November 19, 2022

2:30pm: Today’s Google Doodle is a ballot box, by the way. How many politicians are feeling lucky?

2.15pm: Queues have dispersed at many polling centres, such as this one at Sekolah Kebangsaan Bukit Rahman Putra in Sungai Buloh. (Pics by Andrew/TRP Reader)

2.13pm: Voter turnout at 1.00pm was 50 per cent – Election Commission.

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh & Salam Sejahtera,Statistik keluar mengundi bagi Hari Mengundi PRU Ke-15 pada jam 1:00 tengah hari:Peratus keseluruhan: 50%Sumber: SPR— Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (@sprgovmy) November 19, 2022

1.45pm: A voter who wished to remain anonymous told TRP earlier that he waited for 30 minutes to refuel his car at the Sungai Buloh rest area along the North South Expressway. After voting in Klang, he is now heading to Tambun to send his wife to fulfill her voting duty.
Situation at the Tanjung Malim rest area along the North South Expressway as cars are waiting in line to refuel. – Fernando Fong/TRP pic

1.40pm: May the force be with us all. Voters seen waiting for their family and friends to perform their civic duties at SK Seri Cahaya in Shah Alam earlier.
Akmal Hakim/TRP pic

1.34pm: Not all heroes wear vests! A random citizen volunteering to negotiate heavy traffic at the SK Seri Cahaya polling centre in Shah Alam.
Akmal Hakim/TRP pic

1.30pm: Voter turnout at noon was 42 per cent – Election Commission.

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh & Salam Sejahtera,Statistik keluar mengundi bagi Hari Mengundi PRU Ke-15 pada jam 12:00 tengah hari:Peratus keseluruhan: 42%Sumber: SPR— Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (@sprgovmy) November 19, 2022

1.00pm: The Tioman state seat election has been postponed to 7 December, as informed by the Election Commission. This was after one of the candidates, Md Yunus Ramli, died at 3.30am today.

12.30pm: Voter turnout at 11am was at 31 per cent – Election Commission.

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh & Salam Sejahtera,Statistik keluar mengundi bagi Hari Mengundi PRU Ke-15 pada jam 11:00 pagi:Peratus keseluruhan: 31%Sumber: SPR— Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (@sprgovmy) November 19, 2022

12.15pm: It’s a sunny Saturday afternoon! Citizens are all lined up to cast their ballots at the Sekolah Seri Cahaya, Shah Alam polling centre.
Akmal Hakim/TRP pic
Akmal Hakim/TRP pic

12.00pm: Before I do, I vote. A couple cast their vote at the SK Taman Sri Muda in Shah Alam polling centre before rushing off to their church wedding earlier this morning, as reported by The Star.

(From left) Cheng Chin Mian,26, and Nelson Choo Yi Shian, 27, managed to cast their votes at SK Taman Sri Muda, Shah Alam before rushing for their church wedding. pic.twitter.com/b2ndPx0Ywk— The Star (@staronline) November 19, 2022

11.45am: Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and his wife Tun Dr Siti Hasmah Mohd Ali have both fulfilled their duties as voters at the SK Titi Gajah polling centre in Alor Setar.

Alhamdulillah, saya dan Hasmah selesai membuang undi di Sekolah Kebangsaan Titi Gajah, Alor Setar pagi tadi. Kami mengundi bagi kawasan parlimen Kuala Kedah. pic.twitter.com/mzoA0rH4xs— Dr Mahathir Mohamad (@chedetofficial) November 19, 2022

The 97-year-old two-time prime minister is a candidate for the Langkawi seat under Parti Pejuang Tanah Air.
Meanwhile, Pakatan Harapan chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who is a candidate in Tambun, Perak cast his vote in Permatang Pauh earlier this morning. According to Astro Awani, he was among the early birds at the SK Penanti voting centre.

Rilek jer beratur brader ni…Haha pic.twitter.com/x08eoAsUI3— Rashid Yusoff (@RashidYusoff11) November 19, 2022

11.15am: Voter turnout at 10am was at 20 per cent – Election Commission.

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh & Salam Sejahtera,Statistik keluar mengundi bagi Hari Mengundi PRU Ke-15 pada jam 10:00 pagi:Peratus keseluruhan: 20%Sumber: SPR— Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (@sprgovmy) November 19, 2022

11.08am: Voter turnout at 9am was at 9 per cent – Election Commission.

Assalamualaikum Warahmatullahi Wabarakatuh & Salam Sejahtera,Statistik keluar mengundi bagi Hari Mengundi PRU Ke-15 pada jam 9:00 pagi:Peratus keseluruhan: 9%Sumber: SPR— Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (@sprgovmy) November 19, 2022

10.54am: Those who are having trouble accessing the official EC voter registration website can try http://semak.info. However, there was a concern raised about data safety.

Btw you guys might want to refrain from using https://t.co/Hr5r0xuXVw to check your voter info. It asks for your phone number. It’s from an unknown entity. Someone could be trying to link voters to a phone number.This in light of recent SPR data breach:https://t.co/VuZU3AiPq7— Hadi Azmi (@amerhadiazmi) November 19, 2022

According to checks by Paul Tan (of automotive website paultan.org), it was set up by DAP.

10.35am: PH chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has released a statement that the coalition has received multiple complaints of voters being unable to access the voter registration website.
Anwar says the EC should have been better prepared to ensure a smooth voting process and has asked them to fix the issue immediately.

10.33am: Sungai Buloh candidate Khairy Jamaluddin is a registered voter in Rembau and he has just fulfilled his duty by voting at the SMA Hj Mohd Yatim polling centre in Kota, Rembau.
“Felt nostalgic going back but hopefully a new beginning today in Sungai Buloh,” he posted on Twitter.

https://twitter.com/Khairykj/status/1593794442800300032?s=20&t=-olgqcfd93R9E4HNK_12ow

Khairy was formerly the BN MP in Rembau but for this GE, he was moved to Sungai Buloh while Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan is BN’s candidate in Rembau.

10.12am: A voter named Aisha Adam claims her voter information went missing and she was not allowed to vote in SK Setiawangsa. Checks by TRP show that she is a registered absentee voter, as she herself shared on 15 November and was not assigned SK Setiawangsa as her polling centre. However, Aisha claimed she had never registered as a postal voter.

"Ini kes pertama kami jumpa…" I am still standing in Pondok SPR, SK Setiawangsa.@annabellybutton @amerhadiazmi pic.twitter.com/HQKbKxPhjt— Aisha Ocasionalmente Corta AOC (@aisha_adam) November 19, 2022

"Keyakinan rakyat terhadap sistem yang rendah (merupakan satu masalah". Dan ini apa yang aku dapat pagi ini. Tak pernah mohon pengundi pos langsung. Bila semak MySPR online utk siasat ke mana kertas undi dihangat, akaun pun tak wujud. pic.twitter.com/07EbwlF38a— Aisha Ocasionalmente Corta AOC (@aisha_adam) November 15, 2022

10.06am: Rembau candidate, BN’s Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan leaving the polling station at SJK(C) Chung Hua in Rantau, Negeri Sembilan.
Afifa Syahirah/TRP pic

9.25am: Checks show the website to check voter status, mysprsemak.spr.gov.my, appears to be down this morning, timing out and throwing up Error 504. However, voters can still check their status and streams at their polling centres.

9.16am: Long line for the Undi18 stream at the SMK Bandar Sri Damansara 2 voting centre where PH’s Gobind Singh Deo is facing Tan Gim Tuan of BN and Lim Si Ching of PN.
Aliya Qarina/TRP pic

9:13am: Former Negeri Sembilan Menteri Besar and Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan, who is contesting for the Rembau parliamentary seat, arrived at the polling centre in SJKC Chung Hua in Rantau.
Afifa Syahirah/TRP pic

9.05am: There is a long queue at the SMK Bandar Baru Sri Petaling voting centre for the Seputeh parliamentary seat. It’s also beginning to drizzle.
Adeline Leong/TRP pic

8.50am: Situation at the SJKC Yuh Hua voting centre in Ipoh.
Chong Kar Chun/TRP pic
Chong Kar Chun/TRP pic
Early morning at the SJK(C) Chung Hua voting centre in Rantau, Negeri Sembilan where voters will elect a new parliamentarian for Rembau. Formerly a Khairy Jamaluddin stronghold, he had to give it up for Umno deputy president Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan who will face Jufitri Joha of PH, Nazree Yunus of PN, Ramly Awalludin of Pejuang and PSM’s Cikgu Tina.
Afifa Syahirah/TRP pic
Afifa Syahirah/TRP pic

8.45am: As reported by Sinar Harian, Perikatan Nasional (PN) candidate for the Tioman state seat, Md Yunus Ramli passed away this morning at 3.30am.
Other candidates vying for the seat are Datuk Seri Mohd Johari Hussain (BN), Osman Bakar (Pejuang), Mohd Fadzli Mohd Ramli (PH) and independent Sulaiman Bakar.
According to Harian Metro, Pahang Election Commission (EC) director Datuk Zamree Hamli confirmed the matter.
Md Yunus died while receiving treatment at the Rompin Hospital.

8.30am: The elderly and those with disabilities are among the early birds to cast their votes.

Usia dan ketidakupayaan tidak menghalang pasangan suami isteri ini untuk membuang undi menentukan hak mereka. Apa alasan anda untuk tidak turun mengundi? Jom ramai2 turun mengundi @tvstvmy#TeamTVSLawas#MalaysiaDecides#PRU15#TVS122 pic.twitter.com/0E6ClFd4XJ— OdleenCatherny (@OdleenC) November 19, 2022

8.15am: The queue has started at the Sekolah Menengah Agama Sultan Hisamuddin in Klang.
Chandini Del/TRP pic
It’s a 7-cornered fight for the Klang parliamentary seat:
Tee Hooi LingBN (MCA)Dr Jaya Chandran PerumalPN (Bersatu)V GanabatirauPH (DAP)Dr Loo Cheng WeeWarisanChandrasegarPRMDeepak JaikishanIndependentHedrhin Ramli @ AwinIndependent

8.10am: Astro AWANI interviewed Azwan Ali in Gombak, who held up a blue finger and said he was certain his brother, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, would lose.
He was also among the early birds to get in line at the SK Klang Gate voting centre.

#PRU15: Pengacara Sensasi Azwan Ali antara pengundi terawal bersedia untuk menunaikan tanggungjawab mengundi bagi Parlimen Gombak di SK Klang Gate, Kuala Lumpur.  #MalaysiaMemilih #AndaPenentu #PRU15BERNAMA pic.twitter.com/Q5wpaAHDVP— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) November 19, 2022

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Malaysia Records 16 New Covid-19 Cases

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Malaysia has recorded 16 new Covid-19 cases today (22 July), marking four consecutive days of double-digit new infections, and bringing the total number of active cases to 142.

During Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah’s daily press conference today, he said half of the cases were imported, while the other half were local.

Terkini #covid19malaysia, 22 JulaiKes sembuh= 4Jumlah kes sembuh= 8,566Kes positif= 16(kes import=8, kes tempatan=8)Jumlah positif= 8,831Kes kematian=0Jumlah kes kematian= 123 Kes dirawat di ICU= 5Bantuan Alat Pernafasan= 1 pic.twitter.com/EQ4tMd7U4g— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) July 22, 2020

Besides that, four more patients have recovered today, bringing the total number of discharged cases to 8,566.
The latest tally of positive cases in the country now stands at 8,831, while total deaths still stands at 123.

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Army To Assist Cops On MCO Enforcement Starting Sunday

The Royal Military will be involved in the movement control order (MCO) on March 22 as the government will deploy them to assist the police and make sure that people don’t go outside during the two week period.
Defense Minister, Datuk Ismail Sabri said the involvement of the army is under Section 5 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988, which allows the Health Minister to deploy government agencies if needed.
He also said that people were generally abiding the MCO, but there were still cases of people going outside and neglecting the order to stay indoors by hanging out at eateries and playgrounds.

Although the army will join the police to help reduce the number of people going outside, the government has denied the possibility of an emergency.
The police are already on-ground to enforce the order and advised people to go back to their homes.
Sidang Media Khas – Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan (20 Mac 2020)1. Tentera akan bantu polis pantau keadaan pastikan rakyat patuhi perintah kawalan pergerakan mulai Ahad ini. 2. Kerajaan tiada niat untuk umumkan darurat— MINDEF Malaysia (@MINDEFMalaysia) March 20, 2020
The government has also warned those who do not abide the MCO can be jailed up to 6 months and fined RM1,000.
As a response to the increase in COVID-19 cases, the government has imposed the movement control order (MCO) from March 18 to 31.

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Perodua Launches The Cheapest Car In Malaysia – Axia E For Only RM22,000

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Perusahaan Otomobil Kedua Sdn Bhd (Perodua) has recently launched a Rahmah option for their cars, the all-new Perodua Axia 1.0 MT that will be sold at only RM22,000 OTR without insurance.

This is actually the same model as the 2019 Axia but with the 2017 Axia bumper. So it’s not that brand new, it’s just relaunched at a much cheaper price (RM2,090 cheaper), than the previous 2019 Axia E which was sold at RM24,090. This variant is even cheaper than Perodua’s first legendary mini car, Kancil, which was sold for around RM24k back in 1994.
(Credit: Cari Carz)
(Credit: Cari Carz)
With this price that even applies to both Peninsular Malaysia as well as Sabah and Sarawak, the monthly cost of owning the car is only RM300, suitable for the lower-income groups looking forward to buying their first car.
This makes this new Axia E, the most affordable car in the Malaysian market currently. It’s also the best car for driving schools to use.
(Credit: Cari Carz)
According to Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, “While we do not dictate who our customers are, we believe that having this model would be a welcome option by the majority of Malaysians.
“The Perodua Axia E has been market tested and proven over years and we believe that this variant would serve its current role of giving motorcycle owners an opportunity to own a new car as the cost would approximately be the same.”
(Credit: Perodua / Facebook)
He further stated that they are aiming to sell up to 1,500 units a month, including individual owners and fleet sales.

The Perodua Axia E is part of our original objective of providing affordable and quality mobility for all Malaysians.
Datuk Seri Zainal Abidin Ahmad, Perodua President and Chief Executive Officer
So what are the specs?
Here are some of the specs of the “new” Axia E 1.0L 5MT:

Available in three colours – Ivory White, Glittering Silver and Granite Grey
Comes with two airbags, a seatbelt reminder for the driver, ISOFIX for child seats, folding rear bench seats and a 5-year warranty
Runs on a 1.0-litre 3-cylinder 1KR-VE DOHC 12V VVT-i engine mated to a 5-speed manual transmission
Has a 33-litre fuel tank and 825kg kerb weight, boasts a rated fuel efficiency of 22.5 km per litre
Has halogen projector headlamps, manual black side mirrors, 14-inch steel wheels, fabric seats, a polyurethane steering wheel, power steering and power windows
Certified with a 4-star Asean NCAP rating by the Malaysian Institute of Road Safety Research (Miros)
Doesn’t have Antilock Braking System (ABS), Electronic Brake Distribution (EBD), Vehicle Stability Control (VSC) or Traction Control (TC)
Lacks central locking, remote door lock and alarm and even a rev meter on the instrument cluster
No audio & speakers on the instrument panel and no rear windscreen defogger and wiper

(Credit: Cari Carz)
(Credit: Soya Cincau)
Despite having the most basic features, Axia E is undeniably the cheapest among the rest. It’s even RM16,600 cheaper than the cheapest variant of the all-new Axia 2023 model which costs RM38,600 (Axia 1.0L G).
(Credit: Cari Carz)
Most people would compromise on the lacking accessories and top them up themselves at other workshops in the long run, so that wouldn’t be a problem.
However, the lack of high-tech safety features may leave some potential buyers on the fence.
(Credit: Cari Carz)
Another downside for the car is perhaps the transmission type. Even though manual licences in Malaysia are undeniably cheaper (RM1150 – RM1300) than automatic licences (RM1250 – RM1500), many opt for the automatic ones.
In fact, according to a Carsome statistic, out of 43 people, only 34.9% of people drive manual cars. And not everyone drives them daily. Aside from personal hobbies and preferences, many choose to drive an automatic car.
(Credit: Cari Carz)
Mainly because it’s easier to drive in city areas and not many car brands offer manual cars at a decent value. It’s either too cheap with low specs or too pricey with high-performance car brands.
So, for those wanting to own this new Axia E, better brush up on your stick shift skills.

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Turns out â€œlegitâ€ is a legit Malay word!

Our parents like to complain that we waste too much time on
the internet.
But hey, sometimes you get to learn interesting things okay!

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Like today, while we were wasting time researching on Reddit, we came across this post on the Malaysia subreddit (r/Malaysia).

Screenshot from Reddit

For some reason, a Redditor wanted to translate the popular English phrase â€œseems legitâ€ to Malay and Google translated to â€œnampaknya legit.â€
FYI, we tried it for ourselves and got the same results.

Seems like a fluke right? But we did some digging and found out something really interesting…
Baby Wide Eye GIF from Baby GIFs

Turns out, “legit” is a legit Malay word!
According to Dewan Bahasa & Pusataka (DBP) the word is
of Sunda origin that means â€œsweet and tastyâ€.

Screenshot from DBP

Not only that, â€œlegitâ€ can also refer to a cake called â€œlapis
legitâ€ thatâ€™s similar to Kek Lapis Sarawak.

Credit: Shopee.id

This cake is a type of kuih made from rice flour or wheat flour and coconut milk that’s steamed layer by layer.
So the next time you chow down on that delicious Sarawakkian delicacy, feel free to exclaim; â€œThis legit is legit legit!â€

Original image: Wadaya

Okay, how to pronounce it properly?
â€œLe-gitâ€
The â€œgâ€ is a hard g, similar to the pronunciation in â€œgetâ€.

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If youâ€™re confused, you can just listen to this super expressive Indonesian YouTuber and learn how to make a new kuih as well (á—’á—Šá—•)!

There you have it, folks! Hope you find this information as interesting as we do and feel free to share the knowledge with your friends.
Beyonce There Is Something I Have To Share With Everybody GIF from Sick GIFs

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Nobu Celebrates Their Last Month In KLCC With A Lavish Wintry Promotion

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Fine-dining Japanese-Peruvian restaurant Nobu has dazzled its diners with a grand view of the city and haute Japanese-Peruvian cuisine from their location in KLCC since 2014.

However, while diners will still be able to savour delicacies, it will be the last month to soak up the KL view from the 56th floor.
Luxury Japanese dinner with this kind of view? Not for much longer.Credit: TRP
Nobu Is Moving
Nobu will be moving to its new location at the Four Seasons Hotel Kuala Lumpur early next year. They will serve their last plates at their current location in Menara 3, KLCC on 31st December 2020.
To celebrate their 6 years of history, executive chef Philip Leong and his team have created a special menu with premium ingredients to end the year 2020 and Nobu’s time in KLCC with a bang.
A Wintry Affair
Their latest offering is A Wintry Affair For Two at RM488+ per couple. The five course meal will be available from 1st to 30th December, featuring exquisite flavours and immaculate dishes.
The menu will tempt you with moriawase to begin with – featuring nuanced delights such as the buttery toro blue fin tuna, the refreshing hamachi yellowtail paired with pickled mango, and fresh salmon wrapped in kelp with a flavourful ponzu sauce.
You can choose to add-on fresh oyster with caviar and foie gras to your moriawase selection too.(Credit: Nobu)
Then, partake in a fine selection of chef’s selection of omakase, featuring exquisite cuts of fatty bluefin tuna, dashing kimedai red snapper, delicate kampachi longfin yellowtail, and even deftly prepared ebi shrimp.
The delicate omakase flavours pair well with Nobu’s exclusive selections of sake.(Credit: TRP)
For mains, dig in to a tangy and delicate steamed lemon sole (which can be upgraded to a buttery lobster sake soy truffle) and melt-in-your-mouth smoked angus beef tenderloin (which can be upgraded to Japanese Wagyu beef).
The lemon sole is zesty and light.(Credit: Nobu)
The Christmas menu ends on a sweet note with their delicious dessert of a green tea mince pie flambé paired with rice ice cream.
The Grand Finale
New Year’s Eve will have a special 7-course menu to end 2020 on a high note. The Sake & Wine Pairing For Two is a culinary journey of exquisite flavours paired with specialty sake and wine.
A 7-course-dream for you and your date.(Credit: Nobu)
While similar to the Wintry Affair menu, the New Year’s Eve special adds a new dimension with a selection of alcohol at RM988+ per couple (although non-alcoholic beverages are offered as well at RM728+ per couple).
Premium dishes will be served, including luxurious delights such as the addition of fresh oyster with foie gras and caviar to the moriawase, paired with French Mumm Grand Cordon Brut champagne.
Then, tickle your tastebuds with the buttery uni sea-urchin roe soba, paired with a delicate polished Hokusetsu Nobu daiginjo TK40 premium sake.
Sea urchin roe is a world-class delicacy that boasts a distinct creaminess.(Credit: Nobu)
Mains served will include the succulent lobster sake soy truffle paired with Joseph Drouhin St. Veran Chardonnay, while the smoked Japanese Wagyu beef will be paired with a warm Norton Colleccion Malbec.
This elevated offering will ensure that our guests can have an unforgettable experience on New Year’s Eve with us against the KLCC backdrop.Gopi Kanala, general manager at Nobu
However, if you’re still hesitant about dining out during the pandemic, Nobu is offering a 30% discount promotion on their takeaway menu that will be valid as long as the CMCO persists.

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There’s An Online Petition Against Lipas Terbang & We Support 1000%

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Cockroaches are disgusting. But flying cockroaches are pure nightmare fuel – which is why local digital mobile service Yoodo has set up an online petition against this wretched creature!

That’s right, there is now an online petition against flying cockroaches called “Malaysians Against Lipas Terbang #yoonity.”
Hosted on Change.org, the petition’s goal is to punish all flying cockroaches in Malaysia for “flying in our faces without our consent.”
Credit: Yoodo
We Malaysians have been quiet for far too long. We have all been shocked, scared or even publicly humiliated by flying cockroaches, and it is time for us to take a stand. It’s time for us to unite as a country, and fight back against flying cockroaches.
The petition even requests that all flying cockroaches are punished for this heinous crime, with a RM5,000 fine, or 2 years in cockroach prison, or both.
Obviously, this is something every Malaysian can stand behind because… cockroaches are DISGUSTING.
While no lawmaker is going to take this petition seriously, those who sign the petition can actually win some exclusive anti-lipas #Yoonity merchandise.
All you have to do is to take a screenshot after signing the petition and filling in this form (HERE).
So, why a petition against lipas terbang?
Well, Yoodo states that it simply wants to have some fun during the National Day & Malaysia Day celebrations by relating to all Malaysians on the most basic-level.
They even launched a  dramatic and quirky Merdeka Day advertisement, Not Your Normal Merdeka Ad #yoonity’, where Malaysians do not hide their feelings of contempt against the six-legged pest.

All jokes aside, no matter what the focal point may be, the spirit of being Malaysian is what truly binds us together. We are a proudly Malaysian company, and we’ve shown it over the last couple of years through various initiatives in our key target segments – tech, esports, active sports, music and entertainment – all aimed at connecting and uplifting communities.Chow Tuck Mun, Head of Yoodo
For those brave souls who are unfazed by cockroaches, there’s even a special flying lipas-themed Instagram filter for you to try and win some pretty cool merchandise too.
The anti-lipas tote bag that TRP “won”
To try it out, look up ‘lipas terbang’ in the browse effects section in your Instagram filters, or go to Yoodo’s Instagram page (@yoodomy) and it’ll be under their filter section.
Then, post it on your Instagram story and tag @yoodomy with the hashtag #yoonity. There will be 20 lucky winners selected until 16 September, so good luck!
Screenshoot from Instagram
In the meantime, we suggest that you stock up on some cockroach spray for protection against the vile lipas terbang.
READ MORE: Cockroaches are becoming super-resistant, here’s 8 ways to destroy them

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PDRM: We’re Investigating Allegeed SOP Breach Involving Ministers But Have To Be Careful

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The police have begun investigations on alleged Covid-19 Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) breaches by prominent individuals who’ve attended public events recently.

However, they have to be careful when it comes to probing politicians and ministers to avoid causing any misunderstanding and further problems later on.
FMT quoted Sepang police chief Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof who said that they initiated the investigation yesterday following a report filed by MUDA on 16 March – first at Dang Wangi Police Headquarters and then at IPD Sepang.
It was reported that several Ministers travelled interstate recently to attend a wedding reception on 14 March.
Credit: Twitter
Credit: Twitter
The wedding is not the only incident on their radar as the recent cycling event attended by Housing and Local Government Ministry Datuk Zuraida Kamarudin and another event attended by Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar Musa were also being investigated.
People are not happy
With the government deciding to increase the compounds for SOP breaches to RM10,000, people were furious when they find out that prominent individuals appeared to be disregarding the rules.
One Twitter user pointed out that the event was held during a time when interstate travel is not allowed.
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Another user even tried to message UMNO Youth Movement Negeri Sembilan Chief Datuk Mohd Zaidy Abdul Kadir who allegedly posted the event on his Instagram to explain the situation.
Credit: Twitter
MUDA files police report
In the aftermath of the incident, MUDA launched a police report on the Ministers and have listed down a list of the offenders, according to reports by Kosmo.
The Ministers named by Muda include:
Federal Territories Minister Tan Sri Annuar MusaHigher Education Minister Datuk Seri Noraini AhmadScience, Innovation and Technology Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu BakarFinance Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz Home Affairs Deputy Minister Ismail Mohamed Said
They even have a website called lapormenteri.com up and running for whistleblowers who want to report on Ministers who have breached SOPs.
It’s RM10,000 if you breach the SOP
Based on reports from Harian Metro, the RM10,000 compound for breach of standard operating procedures (SOPs) under the Emergency Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Ordinance 1988 (Amendment) 2021 is applicable to all categories of the Movement Control Order (PKP).
Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that it applies in all states or localities as long as the SOP is in place.

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[Watch] ‘High’ Myvi Driver Nabbed By The Police Following A Five-Car Accident On PLUS Highway

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The police arrested a Myvi driver who tested positive for drugs after he was believed to have caused a five-car accident on the North-South Expressway southbound yesterday.

According to Seremban district police chief ACP Nanda Maarof, the 28-year-old man was arrested at the scene of the accident.
The police also seized a transparent plastic packet containing dried plants suspected to be cannabis weighing 3.39 grammes which was found in the suspect’s car.
“The suspect, who is unemployed, has been remanded for four days starting today (yesterday). The case is being investigated under Section 6 and 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952,” he was quoted in a Bernama report.
A video of the accident had since gone viral over social media.
Mohon @PDRMsia siasat, adakah mereka ini sedang berlumba?Lokasi di Highway PLUS @ exit Pedas/Linggi.📷 Hadri Ishak pic.twitter.com/WLV6A6Akpt— MyWatch (@My_CrimeWatch) June 5, 2022
The video showed the suspect hitting the rear of a Toyota Avanza on the right lane of the expressway which caused the vehicle to turn several times and hit two more cars.
The Toyota Avanza’s rear tyre was also thrown to the opposite lane, before hitting another Perodua Myvi.
All victims escaped the incident unhurt.

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Woman Claims Maid Tried To Abduct Her Baby

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A woman recently shared on the social media site Xiaohongshu (Little Red Book) how her maid almost kidnapped her son.

The woman alleged that she left the Indonesian maid and her 4-month-old son at home on the day of the incident.
She drove her daughter to school at 9 am and then went to work.
At 12:15 noon, the apartment security guard suddenly called to inform her that a visitor had come to find a woman named “Greciela Linda”.
It was her maid’s name, so she checked the CCTV camera installed at her home and claimed she saw the maid was preparing to abduct her child.
She immediately asked the security personnel to prevent visitors from entering the apartment.
The female victim, trembling with fear, calmed down and called her relatives and friends who lived upstairs in the apartment for help.
In The Nick Of Time
Fortunately, the elevator was moving slowly, and the maid did not have time to go downstairs.
Meanwhile, the loud shouts of relatives and friends spurred neighbours living on the same floor as the victim to help intercept the maid.
The victim thanked the security staff of the apartment management for their due diligence in not allowing visitors to enter the apartment indiscriminately, which saved her son from being abducted.
She also advised the public to be careful.
No matter how kind, caring, caring, hardworking and simple the maid is at home, I warn everyone not to trust the maid and not to leave the maid and children alone at home; otherwise, the consequences will be disastrous.”The victim advising the public not trust their maid completely.
According to several photos released by the victim, it can be seen that the maid was packing a suitcase.
She also posted a photo of the man who tried to enter the apartment.
He was wearing sunglasses and driving a luxury SUV.
The incident was also shared on Facebook and had been shared more than 1,500 times at the time of writing.

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