Malaysian Community Must Play A Bigger Role In Educating Our Children

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“It takes a village to raise a child,” was the point made by a group of early childhood education experts who were present at the launch of the Taylor’s Centre for Childhood Development and Innovation (CCDI) at Taylor’s University in Subang Jaya on Thursday.

The group which included the Education Ministry’s Deputy Director of Education Policy Planning and Research Division Nor Saidatul Rajeah Zamzam Amin, Early Childhood Care and Education Council Malaysia (ECCE) President Prof. Dr Mariani Md Nor, and Taylor’s University Head of the School of Education Dr Logendra Stanley Ponniah, emphasised the important role that the community plays in the formative development of our youths.
(Credit: Taylor’s)
According to Nor Saidatul, Malaysia’s education system and curriculum are built toward the holistic development of infants, toddlers and children, and are quality controlled by guidelines like the ‘Malaysia Education Blueprint 2013-2025’.
If we follow the blueprint, we can’t go wrong. To ensure the quality of our education, teachers must unpack the curriculum with creativity and innovation.Education Ministry’s Deputy Director of Education Policy Planning and Research Division Nor Saidatul Rajeah Zamzam Amin.
She explained that the nation’s education policies and how we proceed to educate our youths are highly dependent on the input made by the community at large.
Education does not stop at school. The policy comes from the community as parents and their expectations play a key role in early childhood education.Education Ministry’s Deputy Director of Education Policy Planning and Research Division Nor Saidatul Rajeah Zamzam Amin.
Prof. Mariani described that the community must learn to close the gaps that exist between home, school and the world at large in a child’s early development.
She said that parents must learn to manage their expectations and that the community as a whole must be more involved in helping our children gain the knowledge and skills they need later on in life.
A teacher’s role is not enough. It takes a village to raise a child and we need to engage together with parents, teachers, children and the community. There must also be a good relationship between teachers and parents because parents need to be informed and involved with their child’s education and not just be sending their kids off to school. Any form of skills and knowledge can be learned and practised regardless of a curriculum because it’s the people who teach. Early Childhood Care and Education Council Malaysia (ECCE) President Prof. Dr Mariani Md Nor
Dr Logendra asserted that the community often ignores the value of early childhood education. Early childhood education, he said, is complex.
It’s when children learn how to learn, how to concentrate and learning how to love learning.Taylor’s University Head of the School of Education Dr Logendra Stanley Ponniah
He explained that each and every one of us has a duty to create an environment that promotes the future generation to be better.
Providing an example, Dr Logendra quoted research which revealed that Malaysians on average only read two books a year and that only 40% of us enjoy reading. He concluded that we as a community must strive to leave better examples for our youths.
Learning is a living experience. We must broaden our perspective of who a teacher is and broaden the curriculum and its delivery mode because it’s the adults who are nurturing our future generation.Taylor’s University Head of the School of Education Dr Logendra Stanley Ponniah
The ‘Dino’ Lab
The launch of Taylor’s CCDI was made in conjunction with the introduction of the Diploma in Early Childhood Education (DECE) program at the institution starting this August.
DECE will provide a comprehensive understanding of the core knowledge areas, competencies and values necessary for practitioners involved in early childhood education.
Serving as a stimulating classroom environment, the CCDI aims to be a lab for research and innovations in multi-disciplinary areas of physical, cognitive, language, emotional and social contexts of children’s development.
(Credit: Taylor’s)
Taking on a prehistoric world theme, the CCDI is stocked full of play and learn activities encompassing language and literacy, sand play and science, mathematics and manipulatives, active play areas, as well as arts and crafts sections that are relevant to the kind of learning strategies that encourages young children to develop their skills.
Taylor’s University Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Prof Dr Pradeep Nair said that the institution wants to empower the next frontier of childhood studies in Malaysia with a comprehensive, nurturing and collaborative education ecosystem.
Our partnership with prominent industry partners also provides students with real-world experiential learning. Students will have the opportunity to develop their confidence by participating in our Impact Labs and Multidisciplinary Learning Experience. Students will get to explore working with industry partners and other students of diverse backgrounds and disciplines to solve real-world problems.Taylor’s University Deputy Vice-Chancellor and Chief Academic Officer Prof Dr Pradeep Nair

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There’s A Lizard Roti Canai And Malaysians Are All Screaming

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TikTok user @abangterbang has set the bar high on creative ideas for one of our national food, Roti Canai. This guy is just on the next level.

On his viral TikTok video of the ‘Roti Canai Biawak‘, he showcased his skills in making a replica of the infamous reptile crossing the streets of Malaysian roads, the ‘Biawak’.
We are quite stunned to see the amazing features of the animal that his hands naturally shape.

  @abangterbang Reply to @daaaaaniel4 roti biyawa wunnek.tulur kasi duwa,yitu biyawa kasi banjih.#esekeli #nismilan #kolopilah #myfoodie #fyp #roticanaiterbang ♬ Amityville Horror – Scary Halloween Sound Effects – Halloween Sound Effects
Take a look at his pinned video on TikTok.
Chill. It’s not what it looks like. We mean, yes, it does look creepily the same, but it’s just the shape. However, the resemblance is uncanny, right?
Again, no worries, no monitor lizards or any other reptiles are harmed during this video.
Can your ordinary Roti Canai Chef do this?
This is not the first time
He’s done it again before. And he’s doing it again.
His previous posts gained a lot of attention too for he tried making different types of Roti Canai with a creative twist.
From an egg-laying snake (left) to a couple’s love (right) theme, this guy tries everything.
He showed videos of how the dishes were done and it is actually quite interesting as you can get lost in his Roti Canai content.
He’s been trying to figure out fun content for his TikTok account and got inspiration from his fans in the comments.
His fans are a constant source of inspiration for this Roti Canai Chef.
It’s not how he gets the name is that matters, it’s how he flawlessly executed the shape of the dish.
He’s no Pablo Picasso, but we’ve got to admit, it’s pretty creative. This guy should have his own reality TV show. Just saying.
Apart from the gripping video, the comments are equally entertaining to read too. Plenty of netizens were awed by his skills and found his creations highly amusing.
“I’m worried that it might walk [out of the plate],” a netizen commented.

“It’s creative but the music is chilling the armpits out!” a person wrote, as the chef used the Amityville Horror audio for his video.

“Bro, do one with a ‘pocong’ (shrouded ghost) where there’s one tied above [the head of the corpse] as well as below [the leg],” commented a TikTok user. I bet we’re all keen on seeing this one, right? 😉
Malaysians are quite something, huh?
“Boss, the seabass one, got aaa? I hear it’s viral now,” joked another netizen on the comment section.

He served the dish with two perfectly half-boiled eggs, along with some gravy, sambal, and garnishes on top.
It may look quite daunting but, we bet it tastes delicious!
His restaurant is located in Kuala Pilah, Negeri Sembilan. For those of you who are craving for creative Roti Canai menu, do drop by his place. And do a review for us while you’re at it too!

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Kampung Malaysia’ Costing RM1.5 Million Built In Syria For Refugees

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Malaysians may know of conflict happening in Syria, and many of us have even donated money to help the cause. But do you know where you money is going to?

Donations poured in from Malaysians to save Syrian from the creeping effects of a never-ending war that started in 2011.
Over the space of 10 years since the conflict began, it is estimated that Malaysians had donated RM300 million through various non-governmental organisations (NGOs).
The aid is usually food, medicine and tents delivered to internally displaced Syrians who often live in overcrowded tent camps or even out in the open in safe areas.
More recently, with growing conflicts worldwide stretching the resources thin, assistance has shifted towards a more sustainable manner.
An example is constructing a small village complete with a mosque and school in Al-Bab, a province controlled by Free Syrian Army in the Idlib region.
Children heading home after school at ‘Kampung Malaysia’. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
The Good Samaritans
Touted as ‘Kampung Malaysia’, the Jasmine Ash-Sham village project is done by Malaysia For Syria in collaboration with other Malaysian NGOs.
NGOs from Turkey and Brunei also took part in the project.
Work had started in June 2020 and cost RM1.5 million upon completion.
The school can accommodate 300 children, while the mosque can house up to 500 worshippers.
A total of 100 homes were also built in the project, which is set amid a barren landscape.
Malaysia For Syria program development officer Salman Yusop said more sustainable humanitarian inititatives are underway, such as waterwell project.
He said the aims is to improve the health and wellbeing of refugees by improving health literacy.
We hope to provide access to healthcare for the refugees, so that they can live full lives and contribute to rebuilding their community.Malaysia For Syria program development officer Salman Yusop
Concrete homes were built in ‘Kampung Malaysia’ for internally displaced Syrians. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
A Syrian Refugee’s Tale
Syrian refugee Mohamad Nur Damlahi never wanted to leave his home in Aleppo, Syria, but his father was killed in the Syrian civil war which broke out in 2011.
As a result, his mother was so scared all of the time. But Mohammaed Nur wanted to fight on as a mujaheddin (Islamic guerrillas who engage in jihad).
His mother could not bear to lose her son after he took a bullet in the leg, and she prohibited him from joining the fight.
In an attempt to reach safety, the 25-year-old had no choice but to flee from the war with his family in 2014 as the war intensified.
Syrian refugees often live in open areas with no basic amenities at all, so long as it is safe from attack. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Arriving in southern Turkey near the Syrian border, he worked with NGOs to assist in reconstructing his country in opposition-held areas.
At the time, we had no idea if anyone outside the world would help them. To put things in perspective, the arrival of the Syrian refugees was terrible news for Turkey.Syrian refugee Muhammad Nur Damlahi
As it is, Turkey is host to the most number of refugees in the world, despite themselves struggling economically.
Yet help comes from a distant neighbour more than 7,000 km away, and one many of them had never heard before.
Speaking to The Rakyat Post, Muhammad Nur expresses his thanks to Malaysians, for helping to provide secure conditions for internally displaced Syrians to live together.
We thank Malaysians for looking into the needs and safety of the Syrian people.Syrian refugee Mohamad Nur Damlahi
Another Syrian refugee Bayan Sabbagh, who always dreamed of returning to her hometown of Aleppo one day, said Malaysians gave her people hope.
The university student said the efforts by Malayians will go a long way toward restoring peace and tranquility to the region.
She assisted in the humanitarian work by Malaysian NGOs by working as an interpreter and runner for them.
The work enables her to earn some money to support her university education in the Turkish city of Gaziantep, just 97 kilometres north of Aleppo.
From the time the conflict started, Malaysians tried their best to helped us with whatever we needed.Syrian refugee Bayan Sabbagh
Touted as ‘Kampung Malaysia’, the new village is made possible by money from Malaysians. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Malaysian Ministry Pleased With Humanitarian Work
Malaysian Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah, who espouses the policy of  ‘constructive engagement’ or ‘non-indifference’, commended the generosity of his fellow Malaysians.
I encourage NGOs to be actively involved in global humanitarian relief as part of the humanitarian diplomacy of the Foreign Ministry, in line with the Peaceful Coexistence concept.Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah
Meanwhile, humanitarian diplomat Datuk Ahmad Azam said Malaysia aims to establish humanitarian diplomacy as a permanent mindset across all nations.
He said humanitarian diplomacy is about advocacy, negotiation, communication, formal agreements and other measures in persuading decision-makers and opinion leaders to act, at all times, in the interests of vulnerable people.
The decision to engage in humanitarian diplomacy is not a choice but a responsibility. We alone may lighten their burdens, or render it intolerable. As we choose. Foreign Ministry’s (Wisma Putra) special advisor on Afghanistan Datuk Ahmad Azam
Worshippers praying at the mosque in ‘Kampung Malaysia’. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
On how long Malaysias must continue to help, Datuk Azam said there is little hope that the situation in Syria will improve any time soon.
He expressed regret that different warring parties continue to face off with one another to this day, between the Syrian regime with its ally Russia and the opposition.
The opposition is  backed by Turkey, which has been supporting every aspect of life in the region, from health to education, security to agriculture.
Even with peace, much remains to be done, as frequent bombings and shelling have put most public infrastructure out of service.
The test ahead of the Syrians is an exceptionally difficult one.
Children playing at a bombed-out school in northern Syria. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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Muse To Rock Kuala Lumpur At Bukit Jalil National Stadium Instead Of Kiara

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Exciting news for Muse fans!

The concert is relocating to a larger and more impressive stadium to ensure that all the devoted Muse fans can be accommodated.
Get ready for an incredible experience in this upgraded venue!
Muse, the popular British rock band, will be holding their only show, MUSE “Will Of The People” World Tour, in Asia on 29 July at the Bukit Jalil National Stadium, as announced by concert promoter Hello Universe in a recent press statement.
The concert venue has been changed from the original plan at Bukit Kiara Equestrian Resort.
The decision to move the event to Kuala Lumpur’s Bukit Jalil National Stadium was made due to its state-of-the-art facilities and impressive capacity, providing an ideal setting for this significant occasion.
Fans can anticipate an immersive and breathtaking concert experience in one of the region’s most iconic venues.
For those who already purchased tickets, updated tickets with the new venue information will be sent via email to their registered account.
These new tickets will grant entry to the event at the new location, while the ticket locations for Zone A, Zone B, and Zone C will remain unchanged.
Seating arrangements for the other zones will be adjusted to accommodate the new venue.
Tickets for the Muse Will Of The People World Tour Live in Kuala Lumpur can be purchased starting from June 2, 2023, at 11 am through www.ticket2u.com.my.
This performance marks Muse’s return to Kuala Lumpur after a gap of 16 years since their last show in the city back in 2007. Ticket prices range from RM199 to RM950.

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King Of Police Report Rani Kulup Contests In Port Dickson

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Port Dickson voters have arguably the most entertaining candidate in the 15th General Election (GE15).

‘Celebrity’ and social activist Abdul Rani Kulup Abdullah is contesting as an independent candidate in the parliamentary seat last held by Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.
Popularly known as ‘Ayahanda’ and ‘Rani Kulup’, he vowed to spearhead his campaign by coming face-to-face with voters throughout Port Dickson.
True to style, the flamboyant figure dressed as a traditional Malay warrior on nomination day.

Unlike some who pulled in the last minute, he prides himself on having the guts to contest.
Port Dickson will see a five-cornered fight in GE15.
READ MORE: Azwan Ali Dreams Of Talking To Late Mother, Pulls Out From Gombak On Her Advice
Sekurang-kurang ayah masih ada batang konek untuk bertanding, bukan macam orang tu, dengar bisikan mak dari kubur, terus tarik diri, terus kecut bijik kelentit tu.. @DivaAATersohor https://t.co/zthkC2EwSd— Ayahanda Rani Kulup (@RaniAyahanda) November 6, 2022
I want to bring up the problems of the people, especially the many military veterans in Port Dickson since this place is known as the army town.Rani Kulup on his decision to contest in Port Dickson.
On why he deserves the votes, Rani Kulup said he has been working with a non-governmental organization (NGO) for 22 years.
He hopes the slogan ‘Kipidap, Dongibab’ will inspire his followers during campaigning.
Rani Kulup will campaign in all five State Legislative Assembly (DUN) constituencies under the Port Dickson Parliament.
The Unsung Hero?
Rani Kulup is said to be a retired army man born on 10 March 1955 in Sayong, Perak.
In 1973 when Rani Kulup was 18 years old, he joined the army when the country was hostile and in turmoil with various non-stop communist terrorist attacks.
He joined the army because he was determined to protect civilians.
It was said that Rani Kulup once fought with communist terrorists in Gua Musang, Kelantan.
Apart from fighting in Gua Musang Kelantan, he fought with communist terrorists in other areas such as Kuala Kacau Terengganu Nibong Tebal Penang and many more.
He also claimed that he has participated in more than 65 operations since joining the Malaysian Armed Forces.

The People’s Champion
In recent years, he shot to popularity for making endless police reports on just about any issue that one could think of.
While there is no actual record of the number of police records he made, it is certainly in the thousands.
Ini ialah repot polis yg ke 477 dibuat oleh Abdul Rani Kulup. Dia dilahirkan kedunia utk buat repot polis shj. pic.twitter.com/M2CJgWDPp2— BenamBNBetul2 (@KlutzyKucing) October 7, 2014
He also caught attention with his military-style uniform and for always wearing sunglasses.
Rani Kulup’s signature pose is standing in front of a police station while holding a police report, with his sidekicks standing behind him.
He is so persistent that even the Covid-19 pandemic could not stop him from going to the police station.

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Authorities Raid Illegal Gambling Den, Accidentally Kills Fish In PJ Pet Store Instead

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A local aquatic pet store apparently lost many of its fish when authorities had mistakenly cut off the shop’s power supply during a botched raid on an illegal gambling den.

Reportedly, the police, together with the Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and Tenaga Nasional Berhad (TNB) was involved in an operation to snuff out illicit gambling activities in Petaling Jaya.
It was then that the squad had unintentionally disconnected the electricity supply to the wrong outlet.
Apparently, TNB personnel assisting law enforcement during the bust were confused over the location of the suspected premise and had cut off power to the second floor of the building where the fish store was located, instead of the correct outlet which was located on the ground floor.
There were two junction boxes next to each other and TNB personnel had mistakenly made a cut.Petaling Jaya Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal via Harian Metro
TNB had also admitted their faults in the matter and said that efforts were being made to remedy things with the pet store owner.
News of the mistaken raid had been trending on social media when the pet store’s owner’s claims were shared online.

Interestingly, the operation was even captured on video in a report by Harian Metro, where the name of the supposed pet store can be seen in the background while authorities were at work.

According to an apparent copy of the police report, the pet store owner had arrived to find his store without power, and many of his fish died as a result.
Despite the mistaken raid operation, the PJ police had declared the district a “green zone” to be free of illegal gambling or prostitution activities.

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Covid-19 Stimulus Package: Whatâ€™s In Store For Young Malaysian Employees

Malaysiaâ€™s Prime Minister Tan Sri Mhyiddin Yassin has announced an RM250 billion stimulus package for the economy as the nation weathers through the Covid-19 pandemic.
â€œNo one will be left behind,â€ he assured the whole nation. As there are many aspects to the package, hereâ€™s whatâ€™s in store for Malaysiaâ€™s young workforce:
1. RM500 for single individuals above 21 years old with monthly income RM2,001- RM4,000. RM250 will be paid in April 2020 and the remaining RM250 in May 2020
2. RM800 for single individuals above 21 years old with monthly income below RM2,000.  RM500 will be paid in April 2020 and the remaining RM300 in May 2020.

3. 6- month loan deferment for Skills Development Fund Corporation (PTPK) loans from April 2020 until September 2020.
4. National Higher Education Fund Corporation (PTPTN) loan deferment for 6 months
5. RM600 monthly allowance for healthcare employees from 1st April 2020 until the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.
6. RM200 monthly allowance for members of the military, police, customs, immigration, members of the Armed Forces Civil Defense and RELA members involved directly in execution of the Movement Control Order until the end of the Covid-19 pandemic.
7. RM500 for civil service employees (including contract workers) below Grade 56 from 1st April.
8. Pre-retirement withdrawal from account B of the Private Retirement Scheme up to RM1,500 per member without any tax penalties from April to December 2020.
Credit: Malay Mail
9. Wage Subsidy Program to help employers retain employees.
The government will provide a salary of RM600 per month to employees for a period of 3 months. This program is dedicated to employees earning below RM4,000 a month and employers who experienced a 50% decrease in income since 1st January 2020.
Employers cannot dismiss the workers or order them to take leave without pay for the 3 months following the implementation of the programme. Employers are also not allowed to deduct workers’ existing salaries
10. RM500 one-off payment for e-hailing drivers. Meanwhile taxi drivers receive a one-off payment of RM600 as stated in the previous economic stimulus package.
The Grab app interface open on the movile phone of a private hire car driver.(Credit: Jason Quah/TODAY via Malay Mail)
11. Government agrees to pay the salaries incurred by contractors involved during the period of the MCO even when workers are absent from work.
These contract workers include those who provide cleaning and supply services school foods, public schools, public training institutions as well as other government agencies including statutory bodies. The government also agreed to extend the contract period services for a month as a trade-off with the duration of the MCO.
12. Employeesâ€™ Provident Fund (EPF) will introduce the Employerâ€™s Negotiations Service programme on April 15, 2020. This service includes payment suspension, restructuring options and rescheduling of employer contributions.
13. Exclusion of Human Resource Development Fund (HRDF) levy for all sectors for 6 months.

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Ahmad Maslan Confirms Sacking Of Annuar Musa & Two Wanita UMNO Division Chiefs

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UMNO at its Supreme Council meeting yesterday (December 11) sacked three party leaders.

The three were accused of insulting the party and campaigning against it in GE15.
This was confirmed by UMNO Secretary-General Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan when he informed that one of those sacked was former Member of Parliament for Ketereh, Tan Sri Annuar Musa.
Apart from Annuar, two Wanita division heads; one in Perlis and the other in Pahang were stripped of their membership as well.
The two are UMNO Wanita’s Arau division chief Datuk Seri Shamsiah Yasin, who is also the wife of Datuk Seri Shahidan Kasim and UMNO Wanita’s Maran division chief Datin Seri Fatimah Kassim, the wife of Datuk Seri Ismail Abd Muttalib.
As reported by Berita Harian, Ahmad Maslan said that the UMNO Supreme Council took the action in accordance with clause 10.6 of the Constitution, which gives the party the right to revoke the membership of any of its members.
This clearly includes if an UMNO member is proven to have violated Clause 20.9 of the party’s Constitution as well as matters regarding members’ code of conduct.
“Their dismissal is effective immediately and the official letter of membership stripping will be sent today,” he told the media after inspecting the Khatan Perdana Program of the Kampung Jawa Ulu Mosque, in Pontian on Friday morning, December 9.
Shamsiah and Fatimah had been suspended since last month after they were found to be directly or indirectly involved in supporting the candidate of the opposing party in the 15th General Election (GE15). Their husbands Shahidan and Ismail won GE15 on the Perikatan Nasional ticket.
Annuar Musa posts cryptic message after being sacked
Annuar Musa was previously seen loudly criticizing the leadership of UMNO President, Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi on social media.
He even made an exclusive disclosure claiming that the BN leadership led by Zahid had actually been planning to go solo in GE15 for a long time so that they could appoint Pakatan Harapan (PH) Chairman, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to become Prime Minister.
On Facebook, Annuar Musa posted a cryptic message this morning, which could have been referring to UMNO.

He said that he had a dream that his inherited house was on fire. He loved the house and tried saving it from burning down. But at the time of the raging fire, a lot of people saved themselves by escaping and he was pulled out too.
Then he had no choice but to watch the house burn down from the outside.

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Health Ministry Says It Is The Sole Provider Of Vaccines In Malaysia

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The Health Ministry is the sole distributor of Covid-19 vaccines and any sort of selling or distribution of the vaccine through other mediums are not allowed.

In a tweet shared recently, the Ministry said that vaccines that appear on online market stores might be fake or come from incredulous sources.
Vaksin #COVID19 hanya boleh dibekalkan oleh Kementerian Kesihatan Malaysia. Penjualan atau pembekalan vaksin melalui mana-mana medium lain adalah tidak dibenarkan sama sekali. Vaksin yg djual di pasaran mungkin tiruan, palsu ataupun datang daripada sumber yang tidak sah. pic.twitter.com/dKg554X7Ct— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) March 5, 2021
It was reported previously that the vaccine was made available online, which alarmed both the Ministry and also Shopee, an e-commerce platform who denied that the ad was featured before.
Based on the picture which went viral, the vaccine was priced at around RM60 per vial.
READ MORE: Malaysians Told To Stay Away From Covid-19 Fakes, Counterfeits, Ads & Scams
Meanwhile, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham in a press conference previously told the public to stay clear of counterfeit vaccines being sold on the market.
The Ministry later tweeted that the ad was a fake.
Iklan ini adalah palsu. pic.twitter.com/IF4WzQSiGT— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) March 5, 2021

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[Watch] 2 Malaysians Shake Their Car At SG Petrol Station, Mocking ‘Crazy’ Refuelling Hacks

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Some Singaporeans have gotten a bad rep for being overly frugal, especially when they decide to pump petrol in Malaysia.

Due to Malaysia’s cheap petrol rates, Singaporeans are often caught employing various ways to ‘maximise’ the fuel tank capacity from shaking the car to using an object to tilt the car.
READ MORE: Netizens Shocked By Driver Jacking Up His Singapore-Registered Car At JB Petrol Station
READ MORE: SG Driver Used Wheel Chock To Maximise Fuel Intake In Johor Petrol Station
A recent video posted by the Facebook page Aurizn gave Singaporeans a taste of their own medicine.

Two men were caught on video shaking their Malaysia-registered car in a petrol station in Singapore.
A man in a black shirt was also seen chatting to the station attendant before comically shaking the car’s rear vigorously.
Another man in a red shirt, believed to be the man’s friend, also joined in to help shake the car, although the car didn’t budge much.
They then decided to open the car’s boot and sat on it to shake the car more before checking the price of petrol on the pump machine. Both men laughed at themselves during the whole incident.
The whole scene managed to make netizens laugh at the irony. It turned out that both men were just being sarcastic and had fun doing so.
Sharp-eyed netizens also recognized that one of the men was the founder of Aurizn, Bobby Ang.
Netizens also hilariously pointed out that the car’s suspension was too stiff and worked against their wishes.
A few of them were impressed and asserted that Singaporeans managed to start a new ‘exercise’ trend that also helped drivers to save money.

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MalaysiaKini And China Press To Be Summoned By Home Ministry Over Deputy IGP’s Rape Threat Quote

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MalaysiaKini and China Press Daily will be summoned by the Home Ministry over their news articles which quoted the Deputy Inspector-General of Police (DIPG), Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah on the rape threat incident.

The two headlines are:
Deputy IGP describes rape threat against teen as ‘maybe a joke – MalaysiaKiniPelajar wanita dihina diugut rogol, Acryl Sani: Rakan sekelas mungkin bergurau (Female student insulted, received rape threats, Acryl Sani: Classmate was maybe joking) – MalaysiaKini.
The Ministry said that the matter is being viewed seriously and the two media outlets have been called out to “immediately, to obtain an explanation as well as further information regarding the media reports concerned,” according to Malay Mail.
It’s also reported that Bukit Aman’s IGP Secretariat has issued a statement saying that both were using confusing headlines and failed to provide the full context of the DIPG’s comments on the matter when he spoke during a press conference recently.
The DIPG touched on the matter after it went viral where a schoolgirl claimed to have received rape threats because she spoke out against a teacher who made obscene sexual jokes in class.
It was reported that the girl and her father lodged a police report but were shunned by school authorities, teachers, fellow parents, and other students for doing so.
READ MORE: Schoolgirl Faces Rape Threats, Gets Accused Of Being Autistic After Exposing Teacher’s Rape Jokes

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I Tried The Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder And Now I Think I’ll Get One More [Review]

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As its name suggests, an automatic pet feeder is an electric-powered contraption that releases precise portions of food to your pet at pre-programmed times throughout the day.

Xiaomi sent me their new Smart Pet Food Feeder to test and review for a week. This was my first experience using an automatic pet feeder, so I won’t be able to compare this with other past products. But, if this is the first time you’re considering in investing into one of these products, then this is the article for you!
I have learned that an automatic feeder is a must-have for any pet parent that needs to keep their pet fed while they’re away. No matter if it’s just while you’re at work on the daily, during short periods of travel, or even to ensure your pet sticks to its specific-vet-required diet.
I cannot deny the sweet relief I felt as I slept in last weekend without having my cat meowing incessantly at my bedroom door to be fed and instead knowing my cat will be getting her breakfast on time with minimal effort from my end.
My first impression of the Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder when it arrived on my doorstep was its simplicity. I pulled the reasonably sized white feeding tower out of its box, and was surprised to find just two more items inside – a large square bowl, and a power cord.
(Reasonable sized, the feeder design and sleek and simple. Image via: TRP)
Size and Capacity
The sleek and straightforward designed feeder takes up just 31 x 18cm of floor space once you’ve attached the large stainless steel square bowl to the main feeder tower. In fact, most of the feeder’s entire footprint is taken up by the large shallow feeding bowl – which I was extremely happy to find.
Bowls with a wide shallow design are great for cats and medium-sized dogs such as Chihuahuas, Pomeranians, Beagles, and Corgis as they allow pets to reach all the way into the base of the bowl comfortably without putting pressure on sensitive whiskers or throats.
On top of that, a magnetic strip is used to attach the food bowl to the feeding tower. I thought that was a nice little detail that made the setup that much simpler while giving the entire product a premium and sleek feel.
In terms of capacity, the Xiaomi Smart Pet Food Feeder can store up to 1.8kg of dry food, which totals up to at least 20 days’ worth of meals, depending on how often and how much you feed your pet on a daily basis, as well as the size of your kibble.
Speaking of kibble size, Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder states that it can only dispense oval-shaped kibble with the diameter between 5 – 12mm. I tested the feeder using two different-sized kibbles I had on hand, and I faced no issues with either.
(I tested the feeder with two different-sized and shaped kibble I had on hand, and I faced no issues with either. Image via: TRP)
Features
I appreciated that this product had all the basic features you’d expect to find with an automatic feeder.
It uses a power adapter with a chew-resistant cable which plugs directly into your wall power socket and a battery back up option (it uses four AA batteries which are not included) to ensure that feeding programs run continuously even during power outages.
You can schedule an unlimited number of automated meal times per day, which can be customised down to each minute of the hour and with the ability to control how much portions to serve each time (the feeder can dispense portions as small as 5g and as much as 150g of kibble each time).
The feeder uses a large stainless steel feeding bowl, which is the recommended material for pet food bowls due to its durability and cleanliness (did you know plastic food bowls can result in cat acne?).
Also included is a desiccant slot and one desiccant cartridge to keep your pet’s kibble dry. The product manual requires changing the desiccant cartridge every month – which I have to admit felt like a chore. Thankfully, these desiccant cartridges can be purchased at your preferred Xiaomi e-commerce platform.
(The feeder can be plugged into a wall power outlet using a power adapter chew-resistant cable that plugs into the back. Image via: TRP)
The Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder isn’t called Smart for nothing though. This product not only needs to be connected to your home Wi-Fi, but it is also completely programmed and controlled via an app on your phone.
Ease of use and effectivity
It took me approximately 45 minutes to set up and program the feeder.
This included time spent connecting the feeder to my home Wi-Fi (it insists on only using a 2.4G Wi-Fi signal), installing the Xiaomi Home app, setting up the app and scheduling in meal times and setting up an extension cord (my cat’s current setup didn’t have an available power socket nearby and the power adapter cable is only about a 30cm long),
I was relieved to find that despite being a Xiaomi Smart product using the Xiaomi Home app, it operated seamlessly on my Apple iPhone and is available on both the Apple App Store and the Google Play Store. The app was surprisingly simple to use but detailed enough to personalise it exactly to your pet’s needs.
Besides notifying you whenever food gets dispensed, the app will also remind you to refill the reservoir when food levels are low. The feeder detects this using a built-in sensor (I was notified to refill the reservoir when there was about 175g of kibble left which was the same as 7 meals for my cat).
(You can set an unlimited number of schedules, control portion sizes, manually dispense food and more on the Xiaomi Home app. Image via: TRP)
The feeder itself has a manually dispense button and LED indicators that let you know if the feeder is connected to your Wi-Fi, when food is about to be dispensed and when food levels are low.
In-app features also include a child safety lock option, a food compartment cleaning guide (in case you misplace the hard copy book manual), and a countdown to how many days until you need to change the desiccant cartridge.
That being said, there are no other controls on the feeder itself. Everything needs to be programmed and controlled via the app.
Overall rating
I’ve listed out most of the things I like about this product, though there are some downsides worth mentioning as well.
(The feeder itself has a manual dispense button (left) and LED indicators (right). Image via: TRP)
There is no viewing window on the feeder itself to gauge how much food is left inside. Instead, the product uses a sensor on the inside which then sends a reminder to you via the app, making the entire feeder fully dependent on the Xiaomi Home app.
Besides that, the feeder only supports dry food and will run the same schedule every day, meaning you can’t schedule different feeding times for different days or feed your pet wet food using this feeder. Thankfully, you can continuously re-program feeding schedules to your heart’s content through the app.
The need to use a desiccant cartridge feels like a chore to me. While completely understandable in our humid and warm country, this isn’t something I’m looking forward to doing every month (don’t we all just prefer a set-up-and-forget system?).
(The large and shallow stainless steel bowl is perfect for cats and medium-sized dogs. Image via: TRP)
Keeping in mind that this is the first ever automatic feeder I’ve tried, I give the Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder a solid 7/10 rating.
At the end of the day, the Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder is made up of reliable components that slotted together intuitively and performed flawlessly for the entire week I had to test it. The phone app and notifications provided me the peace of mind I needed, knowing my pet was fed on time, every day.
Purchase your very own Xiaomi Smart Pet Feeder at RM459 on Shopee.

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13 Mâ€™sian unis make it to 2020 World University Rankings with 2 new additions; MMU & UniMAP!

We love it when our Malaysian universities get recognised
for the great academic work that they do.
So when the Times Higher Education (THE) World University Rankings 2020 was released yesterday, it was cause for celebration.
13 Malaysian universities made it to the 2020 World University Rankings with 2 new additions; Multimedia University (MMU) & Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP)!
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Last year, Malaysia saw 11 universities on the list.
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The local universities are amongst 1,400 universities selected from 92 countries around the globe.
Our 13 pride-making institutions of higher education (in order of ranking) are:

University Malaya (UM) â€“ Rank 301-350
Universiti Tunku Abdul Rahman (UTAR) â€“ Rank 501-600
Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) â€“ Rank 601-800
Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) â€“ Rank 601-800
Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) â€“ Rank 601-800
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) â€“ Rank 601-800
Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM) â€“ Rank 601-800
Universiti Teknologi Petronas (UTP) â€“ Rank 601-800
Universiti Tenaga Nasional (UNITEN) â€“ Rank 801-1000
Universiti Utara Malaysia (UUM) â€“ Rank 801-1000
Universiti Malaysia Sarawak (Unimas) â€“ Rank 1001+
Multimedia University (MMU) â€“ Rank 1001+
Universiti Teknologi MARA â€“ Rank 1001+

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In Southeast Asia, UM ranks third behind only National University of Singapore (No 25 at global ranking) and Nanyang Technological University, Singapore (No 48 at global ranking).

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However, UM comes ahead of Universiti Brunei Darussalam (rank 401-500) which joins the World University Ranking this year for the first time.
Meanwhile, the University of Oxford remains as the No 1 university in the world, followed by California Institute of Technology and University of Cambridge at No 3.

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Congratulations to all the Malaysian universities that made it to the prestigious list!
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Remembering Amin: The Loyal Farm Dog Who’s Loved By His Malay Family

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Netizens felt all warm and fuzzy inside by the tale of Amin, the loyal farm dog who sadly died in 2009 but is still fondly remembered by his Malay family today.

A posting shared by Fizwann Abdul Halim on the MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 NEGARA KU Facebook page narrates the lovely story of how his family supposedly came to welcome a big-black rottweiler into their home and how much the canine companion meant to them.
A picture of Amin the dog shared by Fizwann in the posting.(Credit: Fizwann Abdul Halim/MALAYSIA 🇲🇾 NEGARA KU via Facebook)
The trusty farmhand
In his writing, Fizwann tells of how his late father, Abdul Halim Marwan, had started a goat and cattle farm in Selangor after retiring from the police force in 1997.
Working the land with the help of his wife, sons and other members of the family, the farm soon grew in size and bore fruit for the household.
But, in 1999, the farm was unfortunately robbed by criminals who not only stole all of their farm animals but threatened the family’s lives.
“On the night of the robbery, my father and siblings were beaten up by the robbers, while my mother was tied up and kicked by them. I was doing my practical in medicine in Penang at the time.” wrote Fizwann, and shared that the criminals still remained at large.
The event however did not deter the family and his father got straight to working on the farm again.
(Credit: Vito Natale via Unsplash)
But, life on the farm would soon take another turn when Fizwann’s father took a trip to Banting in order to meet with an old pal in 2002, who just so happened to be a local dog breeder.
Fizwann said that his father immediately connected with a newborn purebred rottweiler pup that his breeder friend had and straight away asked if it was for sale.
My father went through all the process and documentation to apply for a licence, and finally, he managed to obtain a license to keep the rottweiler for agricultural and farming purposes. The dog was given the name Amin and my father has kept Amin since he was just two months old.Fizwann Abdul Halim via Facebook
Fizwann’s father personally trained Amin to be their trusty farmhand – where he helped manage and protect his home.
“Amin was kind, smart, ingenious and full of energy. It’s not easy to farm a large number of goats and cattle. Amin helped my father, mother, siblings and other farmworkers to keep watch over the farm animals from wild boars, monitor lizards, snakes like pythons and cobras, and thieves,” shared Fizwann, remembering the countless times Amin had foiled criminals from robbing them and scared dangerous animals away from the farm.
The halal-hound
Amin was also apparently smart enough to understand that his family were Muslims.
Fun Fact: Though it is considered unsanitary for a Muslim to come in contact with a dog, Islam still allows its followers to keep dogs as pets for protection and hunting.(Credit: Reddit)
Fizwann explained that the canine would always wait for his owners to say “Bismillah” before he ate and would never lick any member of the family or the other farmworkers.
“Amin would just sniff their feet, to recognise their scent maybe?” wrote Fizwann, sharing how the dog would also always be excited when welcoming customers to the farm but never did anything that bothered or scared them away.
Amin would jump around with joy, help open the gates and bark to call my father before running off to the stables as if to say that the goats and cattle are ready for sale.Fizwann Abdul Halim via Facebook
The loyal companion
Fizwann told of the deep bond that his father and Amin shared and how he and his siblings felt a bit jealous by the affection the man had for his canine companion.
He also noted how there were people who had made offers to purchase the purebred dog, but his father declined every single one of em’.
Fizwann further shared how he once caught his father speaking with Amin, telling the dog to take care of his family and the farm when he was no longer around.
The father also told Fizwann and his siblings to take good care of Amin as if he was another “brother” in the family.
(Credit: Ainur Iman via Unsplash)
Fizwann’s father Abdul Halim, passed away on a June morning in 2009.
On the day of his father’s death, Fizwann remembers how distraught Amin was and how he stayed by his owner’s side to his grave.
Amin never left the stable unless he’s told. But suddenly, Amin was in front of the house barking like he was calling out to my father. As we prepared my fathers remains (for burial), Amin sat and stayed under the house from start to finish. When my father was carried to the graveyard, Amin stayed back and followed us from behind, walking slowly and waited at a corner of the graveyard. Amin can even be heard whimpering and howling gently, but as if he understood what was happening, kept his distance from other people.Fizwann Abdul Halim via Facebook
That evening, Fizwann said that Amin refused to eat and took one of his father’s shirts to the stable – keeping it close as he slept.
The next day, Fizwann and the family were heartbroken to find that Amin was also no longer with them – having died with his owner’s clothes still in his embrace.
“God, at that moment my heart was torn, my tears wouldn’t stop flowing and I felt numb. It’s true what people say if we take care of an animal all its life, when it dies, it’s like losing a family member,” wrote Fizwann, dedicating his post to his late father and their beloved dog.
Read the full story of Amin the dog and the family that remembers him, (HERE)

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Baby Dies In Bus On The Way To A Hospital In Kuching

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Not everyone has clear access to good healthcare in Malaysia.

Some of us have to travel hundreds of kilometres to reach a specific hospital.
The baby probably drew its last breath on the bus
Recently, a mother on her way to a hospital in Sarawak faced a traumatising ordeal when her baby stopped breathing while they were travelling by bus. The incident happened last Monday (5 December).
It is understood that the mother wanted to bring the sick baby to a hospital in Kuching from their small town in Julau.
Unfortunately, on their way to the hospital, the 9-month-old baby was found weak and already lifeless when they stopped at a rest stop in Jelukong.
Based on our search on the internet, the distance between Julau to Kuching is around 395 kilometres and it’ll take around 6 hours. Apparently, it is said that there is no hospital in Julau too. Julau residents can go to nearby hospitals in Sarikei if they need to.
This sorrowful story was shared by Jessa Bandang on her Facebook account. In her post, she shared a clip of the mother holding and kissing her stiff baby dearly in her arms at the rest stop.

Many sympathized with her predicament
Even though her face looked calm and accepting, only God knows how she truly felt inside.
Netizens flooded the Facebook comments with condolences and sympathy for the mother. They admired her calm and resilient nature and said that not everyone can cope with the harrowing news like she did.

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National Security Deputy D-G Explains Reasoning Behind Different SOPs And The Constant Amendments

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The government has on several occasions reviewed and amended the standard operating procedures (SOP) issued under the various movement control orders (MCO). This has caused confusion among the people, especially as they struggle to keep up with the changing rules.

However, according to the Deputy Director-General of the National Security Council (NSC) Datuk Rodzi Md Saad, these revisions are made after considering various important factors that come into play.

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The main objective of the SOP is to break the chain of Covid-19 infections
While speaking during an interview on Malaysia Hari Ini, Rodzi explained that the main intention of the SOP is to break the chain of Covid-19 infections in the country.
The real spirit of the SOP is to control the transmission of the Covid-19 pandemic. So, when we want to control transmission, any action taken must be towards controlling or limiting movement. In this way, the SOP’s spirit is to limit the movement of the people so we can successfully curb the spread of the Covid-19 pandemic.Datuk Rodzi Md Saad
He acknowledged that since the first MCO was implemented in March 2020, the government changed the SOP from time to time, adding that this has resulted in confusion among the public.
However, understanding the basic intention of the SOP, can help alleviate any confusion and anxiety about what is allowed and what is not.
The SOP is in place to control and limit the movement of the people, which in turns breaks the chain of infection and flattens the curve.
Flattening the curve of infection is important to ensure the local healthcare system can accommodate and treat all affected patients.
The SOP has been proven to work
Speaking of the recent third wave of infections, Rodzi highlighted that the SOPs used are based on the same ones issued in March and have already proven to work in bringing down the number of new daily infections.
Suddenly after eight months, issues that should not be issues come up. As a citizen, I felt that we were already clear (about the SOPs). Why were there none of these problems before this?Datuk Rodzi Md Saad
He goes on to explain that when problems like these arise, they need to be thoroughly studied to see if the issue is only present in certain places, or if its a general problem faced by citizens nationwide.
So, if this issue only arises in one or two places, while no similar problem arises in the rest of the country, we need to determine if we are the ones who have incorrectly understood this SOP, or if the SOP itself is faulty.Datuk Rodzi Md Saad
If the SOP has been found to affect a certain locality differently, it will be revised by the government and they will decide if rules need to be changed in only the affected area, or if the change needs to be a blanket rule.
Which brings us to the next issue…
Recently, the government announced that they changed the SOP for the number of household members allowed to travel in one vehicle. (Image Credit: Ahmad Zamzahuri/Malay Mail)
SOPs are changed to cater to the needs of the people
Every day we monitor and look into problems that are faced by the people.Datuk Rodzi Md Saad
Recently the government announced that it had revised its earlier rule to allow three people, instead of two people per household, to go out and travel together in the same vehicle.
READ MORE: 3 People From Same House Allowed To Travel In 1 Car During CMCO
Rodzi explained that the original intention of setting the limit to two people was to speed up the efforts of breaking the chain of infection.
However, since then, it came to their attention that some members of the public, such as people with disabilities (OKU), senior citizens or single mothers may have difficulties adhering to this rule.
An example I use is: If two senior citizens are husband and wife who live in the same house. They have an appointment at the hospital and need to travel. If only two people are allowed in a car, this would be difficult from them.Datuk Rodzi Md Saad
He said the amendment was made because the government is trying to achieve a balance between maintaining the wellbeing of the people and breaking the Covid-19 infection chain.
One issue faced by parents nationwide include whether children should be brought along when they go out, or if it would be safer to leave them at home alone. (Image Credit: Malay Mail)
Different areas require different SOPs
While explaining why different SOPs are implemented in different Malaysian states, Rodzi said that these regulations were decided based on the differing Covid-19 data gained in each state.
We are managing the Covid-19 pandemic, where the infection rate is not the same between the different states. The risk assessment done by the Health Ministry and experts found that even the case trends is not the same between places.Datuk Rodzi Md Saad
This is a point that has been reiterated by Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah too, who has said during his press conferences that the CMCO implemented in the Klang Valley was a proactive action that was taken due to the area’s high mobility factor and dense population.
This meant that the infection rate in the Klang Valley would be higher compared to other states, and this has been reflected in the high number of new daily cases.
Rodzi added that even Sabah’s differing time zone came into play when deciding its CMCO SOP.
Let’s take Sabah for example. Why do we close certain premises at 6pm? Because we know the time zone in Sabah is an hour earlier than on the peninsula. Of course, it would not be appropriate to close shops at 10pm.Datuk Rodzi Md Saad
SOP implemented in Kuala Lumpur may not be suitable for the people in Sabah. (Image Credit: Malay Mail)
NSC Broadcasts SOP Updates On Various Platforms To Reach As Many Citizens As Possible
Understanding the struggle to keep up with the changing SOPs, NSC currently broadcasts updates on various media platforms to reach as many citizens as possible.
Changes to SOPs are announced through a press conference that is aired on TV and shared across Facebook, YouTube, Twitter, and Telegram.
On top of that, NSC also broadcasts updates and reminders via SMS to our phones and uploads all SOPs and changes to their official website.
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[Watch] Terengganu Boy Broke His Leg After Teacher Slammed Him On A Chair

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A young male student suffered a broken leg after his teacher slammed him against a chair in a KAFA religious school in Marang, Terengganu.

The horrific incident started when the boy, who’s also the class monitor, was asked to retrieve the Quran from the back of the class around 5pm on 6 July.
However, the boy didn’t retrieve the Quran fast enough for the teacher. The teacher carried the boy and threw him against the chair in anger. According to Buletin TV3, the boy’s legs landed in a folded position.
The poor boy was ignored when he cried and complained about the pain. He wasn’t able to walk or move until 6pm that day.

His 36-year-old mother discovered what had happened in school when he complained to her about the pain at home. The boy’s parents quickly brought him to a private clinic and had an X-ray done.
They were shocked when the X-ray showed that the tibia and fibula in their son’s right leg broke.
The case was then referred to Hospital Sultanah Nur Zahirah, Kuala Terengganu.
READ MORE: Guru KAFA Didakwa Hempas Murid 9 Tahun Hingga Patah Kaki Hanya Kerana Lambat Ambil Al-Quran
The teacher asked for forgiveness
After the school was informed about the incident, the teacher in question and another teacher visited the victim’s home to ask for forgiveness. They also implored the family not to lodge a police report.
As compensation, the school offered RM300 and would lend the boy a wheelchair. The family of the teacher in question also reportedly came over to the victim’s house to carry out an alternative traditional healing ritual on the boy.
The parents of the boy are livid about the whole incident and have lodged a police report on 8 July to take further action.
Berita Harian reported that the case is being investigated under Section 325 of the Penal Code.

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Shop ‘Til You Drop & Walk Away With A Home & Amazing Prizes This August

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Ever wondered why your GF always carries around a collection of loyalty cards when she goes shopping? How she always has a membership to everything from the coffee shop to her favourite pharmacy.

Well, she’s not alone. According to a 2019 survey, a large majority of Malaysians prefer to shop with brands that have rewards programs and more than half feel that they benefit a lot from being members.
This is because by being members, shoppers earn the privilege of saving money and gain extra rewards.
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Well this August, Watsons is throwing a special 12th members’ birthday celebration for its loyal members by giving em’ a chance to win a brand new home!
As an extra special present, Watsons members who shop at any of their stores nationwide or online are eligible to enter a lucky draw to win a home at the Skylake Residence in Selangor.

It only takes a minimum spend of RM100 at any Watsons store to submit one entry and stand a chance at winning a new home. Or, spend a minimum of RM100 at Watsons Online Store for two entries and double your chances of winning!
Tap HERE for more info on how you can shop with Watsons and stand a chance to walk away with a NEW HOME!
Watsons members get all the best perks!
Watsons also plans to pamper its loyal members to the fullest by offering discounts of 30% off on selected items for the entire month of August.
Tap HERE to shop now!
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But the perks of being a Watsons member don’t end there!
Anyone can become a lifetime Watsons member with no renewal needed.Members may redeem points whenever they shop with Watsons and gain 5X more points during their birthday month.Members earn 10% extra discounts with minimum spending of RM100 on Monday and Wednesdays when shopping online or on the Watsons app.Members aged 45 and above get 10% off on pharmacy items and 5% off on supplements.Upgrade to the Watsons Elite Member status by collecting RM1,000 worth of spending in a single year and gain more rewards.
Find out what else is waiting for Watsons members HERE.
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Watsons Elite Members also get to enjoy exclusive opportunities to join special events like celebrating Hari Raya with your favourite celebrities, parties and more!
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Join Watsons Hair Affair!
But that’s not all, Watsons also wants you to look fabulous this month of August by participating in the Watsons Hair Affair.
Be one of Watsons’ six (6) top spenders of the month and stand a chance to win a Dyson Airwrap. Shoppers can also earn instant rebates of RM10 when purchasing a minimum of RM120 worth of haircare products.
You’re also invited to the Watsons Hair Affair roadshow that’s taking place at the One Utama shopping centre from 23 to 28 August to learn the best tips from Malaysia’s top hair gurus.

Head on over HERE for more details.
Visit your nearest Watsons store, shop online at www.watsons.com.my or get the Watsons mobile app and join the celebration this August!

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Fly To Paris And Be Your Own Emily, Thanks To Starbucks

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That’s right, Starbucks Malaysia will be sending one lucky Malaysian all the way to the city of romance, Paris, for a whopping 7 days and 4 nights luxurious getaway in their Fly Me To Paris contest.

The contest is timed together with the launch of their new line of Emily In Paris-themed merchandise in gorgeous pink and floral designs.
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The new line of merchandise includes drinkware and lifestyle accessories that are a nod to Emily’s fun personal style and effortless Parisian chic.
Emily In Paris? Why Not YOU In Paris?
To take part in the ‘Fly Me To Paris’ contest, simply purchase any of the above Emily In Paris themed merchandise between 6 December 2022 to 2 January 2023.
Then, scan the QR code in-store to find the contest form and upload your receipt. If you use your Starbucks Rewards card to make the purchase, you can get double the entries!
Any of the pretty merchandise can bring you along on an unforgettable trip.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The grand prize covers flight and accommodation for a 7 day and 4 night travel package for 2 pax on an unforgettable trip to Paris plus a RM500 preloaded Starbucks card.
Not only is Starbucks Malaysia is sponsoring the grand prize trip to Paris, they will also be giving out other travel packages to their second- and third- place winners. Second place is a 3 day 2 night stay at the Taaras Beach & Spa Resort with return flight tickets for two and a RM400 preloaded Starbucks card. Third prize winner will be a 3 day 2 night stay at Berjaya Langkawi Resort for two and a RM300 preloaded Starbucks card.
The holiday coffee blend is back as well.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
There are also more gifts in the form of Starbucks cards and merchandise up until the ninth place and over, so you’ll still get a nice gift anyhow.
Sweet Treats For The Year End
If you’d rather settle for a simple coffee and pastries, then check out Starbucks’ latest food and drink menu as well.
Classic year-end red velvet offerings together with new items such as the Croissant Cube.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
In conjunction with the Fly Me To Paris campaign, Starbucks Malaysia is fully leaning into French pastries to go with their signature year-end offerings.
Pick up an interesting croissant cube (yes, it’s a croissant but squeezed into a cube shape), or go for a more traditional red velvet mini log cake (which is surprisingly not as sweet as you would think), or grab a toffee nut crunch Frappuccino holiday drink to fulfil your sweet tooth.
The Speculoos Croissant Cube gives a novel texture with its crumbled biscuit top layer and whipped cream middle.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The Paris Way Of Life
Emily In Paris is a hit Netflix original comedy about an all-American girl Emily who moves to Paris, France, and finds herself at crucial crossroads in every aspect of her life while she tries to adjust to a new life. The highly anticipated season 3 of the popular show will be premiering on 21 December 2022 on Netflix in Malaysia.

So make sure you’ve picked up your favourite Emily In Paris themed merchandise for a snuggly binge session this December (and try to win a trip to Paris while you’re at it)!

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Barbers, Hair Stylists, Optometrists To Stay Closed During MCO Phase 3

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has decided that barbers, stylists, optical shops, and Ramadhan bazaars are not allowed operate during the Movement Control Order (MCO).
The decision was relayed by Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob during his daily update address today.
Ismail Sabri the decision would apply nation-wide and should put to rest any questions regarding the matter.
This new development partially overturns an earlier announcement by Senior Minister (International Trade and Industry) Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
Azmin had said that barbers and optical ships could open, but barbers could only cut hair.

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MySejahtera: How To Transfer Vaccine Certificate To A New Phone Number

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If you have signed up for your vaccination using another person’s mobile number, you can transfer the details to your own number.

By using your number, it is easier to download the vaccine certificate, access details, and make an appointment for your Covid-19 vaccination.
Follow the steps below to make sure you can easily transfer data from your old phone number to your new phone number:
On a new phone, please update your MySejahtera to the latest version.Please make sure your account on the new phone is verified.Now your MySejahtera data will be displayed on the new phone number!
If you are unable to verify your account as per the steps above, please follow the second method shared below.
Click ‘Help’ on the notification displayed on your phone.Click ‘Option 1’ on your MySJ account on the old phone.Answer all questions and click ‘Submit’.Please confirm your account on the new phone (refer to how to verify your MySejahtera account). Once valid, the MySejahtera data on the old phone will be on the new phone.

Still no digital vaccination certificate in your MySejahtera app even though you have been fully vaccinated?
Please make sure you have done the 3 things below first:
Confirm your registered identity card number and full name.Make sure you are not registered as a dependent on someone else’s MySejahtera account.Return to the MySejahtera profile page and check if the vaccination certificate has been displayed.If there are still no changes, please go to Option M via the Helpdesk on MySejahtera’s homepage.
You can also refer to the alternative steps below:

How To Update NRIC In MySejahtera
If your vaccination certificate is lost after you change your NRIC/passport number on MySejahtera, fret not.
You fix it by following the steps as follows:
MySejahtera HelpDesk
Click on the Helpdesk on the MySejahtera main pageSelect ‘Option O-Other Issues’, then select ‘Option E-Other Issues.’Submit your issue in the space provided.Example:Issue: Vaccination certificate lost after NRIC updateMySejahtera ID: (Phone number or email)NRIC/ New passportNRIC/ Old passport

Please refer to the video below if you still have problems losing a completed vaccination certificate or an un-updated vaccination record.
Bagi mereka yang masih mempunyai masalah kehilangan sijil vaksinasi digital dan rekod vaksinasi tidak dikemaskini di dalam MySejahtera walaupun sudah menerima 2 dos vaksin, anda boleh menyampaikan aduan melalui fungsi Helpdesk interaktik kami.Sila ikuti video panduan ini 👇🏼 https://t.co/ftODw4rA4S— MySejahtera (@my_sejahtera) October 26, 2021
For more information on how to update the MySejahtera vaccine certificate, please refer to the MySejahtera Helpdesk.

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Important News: Old-School Milo Trucks Are Giving Away Free Drinks Around Malaysia This September

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Can you believe that Milo Malaysia is turning 70 this year?

To celebrate this incredible milestone, a convoy of old-school Milo trucks will be travelling around the country to give away free Milo!
This exciting endeavour is actually part of Milo’s lineup of exciting activities to celebrate the Merdeka- Malaysia Day season along with their 70th anniversary.
Milo in 1950.(Credit: Milo Malaysia)
FUN FACT: Did you know that 9 million cups of Milo are consumed by Malaysians every day?
These vintage trucks literally travel through the decades, styled from the 1950s – when the iconic choco-malt drink first came into Malaysia- to the current 2020 design.
Known as the Konvoi Kebaikan Milo, the seven Milo trucks actually already began their journey on 22nd August – and will continue chugging around the nation until 4 October with delicious, free cups of Milo in tow.
Credit: Milo Malaysia
Where are the old-school Milo trucks?
Right now, these vintage trucks are making a pit stop at Pekan Milo in Sunway Pyramid, where they’re comfortably standing in a model quaint Malaysian township that’s designed to be a trip down memory lane.
Credit: Milo Malaysia
Most importantly, they’ll be serving that “Milo Truck Milo” – as Malaysians say- which has been unanimously agreed by the entire nation as the best tasting Milo.
Credit: Milo Malaysia
The vintage Milo trucks will be at Sunway Pyramid until 6 September before moving on to the next destination.
The trucks will also be making a special appearance at Dataran Merdeka on 16 September to celebrate Malaysia Day.
Visitors taking pictures with a 1970s Milo truck.(Credit: Milo Malaysia)
To find out where they’ll be next, check the Milo website (HERE) for updates.

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You Can Finally Use Touch n Go e-Wallet To Pay For Parking In Shah Alam And Petaling Jaya

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Drivers in Petaling Jaya and also Shah Alam can now use their Touch n Go e-wallet to pay for their parking.

Do note that you can only use the e-wallet app to pay for public parking spots that’s under Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) and Shah Alam City Council (MBSA).
In total, Touch ‘n Go eWallet’s parking feature supports 9 different councils, including Kuala Terengganu, Subang Jaya, Machang, Kota Bharu, Kuala Langat and Putrajaya.
Credit: Touch n Go
To pay for parking using the e-wallet feature, you must have the app, which is available both on the Apple App Store and Google Play Store.
Below are the steps once you’re in the app:
1. Tap the “parking” icon on the homepage
2. Add your vehicle number and description
3. Choose parking location
4. Set parking duration and tap “Pay Parking Now”
5. Enter OTP (For First Time User only)
6. Receive payment confirmation
Besides being able to pay for parking, the app has other features such as notifying users if there’s 15 minutes left and the ability extend the parking time without going to back to your car.

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Ukrainian Suspected To Be Involved In MH17 Shooting Caught For Unrelated Charges

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One of the prime suspects accused of shooting down a Malaysia Airlines (MAS) MH17 plane was arrested in eastern Ukraine on a different charge during a trial beginning in March, according to a BBC Russia report.
Former field commander Leonid Kharchenko, 47, is the only Ukrainian accused of the incident along with three other suspects.
They were named in the investigation by the Dutch-led International Joint Investigation Team (JIT) and are charged with the tragedy that killed all 298 passengers and crew of MH17 in July 2014.
Picture Credit: BBC Russia
The other three suspects were Russians, Sergei Dubinsky, Oleg Pulatov and Igor Girkin.
Kharchenko was arrested near his home on March 11 for illegally possessing a firearm.
He was previously accused of organizing a terrorist group in 2015 by the Ukrainian authorities, who had been involved in a conflict with Russia for the past six years.

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More Malaysians Brought-In-Dead Because Of Covid-19, Here Are 3 Ways It Happens

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8,290 new Covid-19 cases were reported nationwide today (28 May) the highest it’s ever been to date.

Terkini. 28 Mei. Kes baharu hari ini 8,290. #COVID19 pic.twitter.com/SXgsbmX3Dq— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) May 28, 2021
Selangor again has the highest number of cases, with 2052 infections identified.
Below are cases nationwide according to state;
(KKM/Twitter)
More people being brought-in-dead with Covid-19
The Health Ministry (KKM) revealed that the number of Covid-19 patients that are being brought-in-dead (BID) or have died of Covid-19 without receiving treatment are on the rise and lists three of the most likely ‘scenarios’ as this trend continues.
Scenario 1
A person who shows symptoms of coughing and fever went to the clinic for medication but did not undergo a Covid-19 screening test. He/She is found dead days later at home.
Scenario 2
A patient has been identified positive with Covid-19. Both KKM and private medical facilities have been made aware of the case. However, the patient is later found dead at home before being sent to Covid-19 Low-Risk Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC) or getting treatment at the hospital.
Scenario 3
A person loses his/her sense of taste and is experiencing fatigue, but paid no attention to these serious symptoms and just stayed at home to rest. He/She later died at home.
Kes Brought In Dead (BID) semakin meningkat. Berikut contoh tiga senario yang mungkin berlaku.Senario 1 Bergejala seperti demam dan batuk. Pergi ke klinik untuk dapatkan ubat. Tidak buat ujian saringan #COVID19. Beberapa hari kemudian ditemui meninggal dunia di rumah. pic.twitter.com/QqneJD7dpF— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) May 28, 2021
KKM continues to advise the public to abide by SOPs, remain at home and quickly undergo a Covid-19 screening test if one is showing symptoms to receive immediate medical attention.

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Man Jumps Into Johor Lake To Save 3 Car Crash Victims

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Two women and a man travelling in a Perodua Myvi were lucky to be saved by a good Samaritan when the car they were travelling in fell into a lake, which is a former bauxite mine.

Suzaini Mohd Sadali, 43, a factory supervisor, was on his way home in Parit Bayu Emas from a hospital with his son when they saw a car in front of them skid and plunge into Tasik Merdeka, Johor.
He stopped his car and saw two women, one next to the driver’s seat and another in the rear seat clinging onto the body of the car while crying, New Straits Times reported.
The man in the driver’s seat was frantic and screamed for help when he spotted Suzaini.

Suzaini quickly jumped into the water and managed to get the male driver to the edge of the lake before two other men helped save the two women.
He said he was grateful that he was able to save the victims from drowning in the deep lake.
Batu Pahat police chief ACP Ismail Dollah in a statement said they received information about the incident from the public at 1.30pm.
The three victims, aged between 25 and 28, were reportedly travelling from Tongkang Pechah to Batu Pahat when the driver lost control of the car, causing it to skid to the right side of the road and subsequently plunge into the lake.
Fortunately, all of them did not suffer any injuries. The case is being investigated under Rule 10 LN 166/59 for failing to control the vehicle while driving.
Netizens praised Suzaini for his brave and selfless act. They also wished Suzaini and his family well.
Some of them, believed to be Suzaini’s family and friends, also expressed their pride in knowing a hero.

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Sugarbook Founder Charged In Court Today Over Sugar Baby University List

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Sugarbook founder Chan Eu Boon has been charged in court today (24 Feb) for public mischief over the controversial ‘Top 10 Sugar Baby Universiti in Malaysia’ list.
Malay Mail reports that the 34-year-old founder was charged with publishing statements conducive to public mischief under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code.
Sugarbook founder and CEO Chan Eu Boon at the High Court complex in Shah Alam today where he was charged for publishing statements conducing to public mischief.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
He was accused of commiting the offence in a post uploaded to the TechNave news portal on 10th February.
The charge sheet accuses Chan of publishing the ‘Top 10 Sugar Baby Universiti in Malaysia’ post with the intention to incite fear and public anxiety in the public, while abetting others to commit a criminal offence against public order.
Credit: Sugarbook
READ MORE: Malaysians Online Blast Alleged Promotion Of Sugar Baby Lifestyle To College Students, Calling It Dangerous & Unethical
If found guilty, he is liable to maximum 2 years jail time, or a fine, or both.
Last week, Sugarbook’s founder was detained for police investigations under 4 different laws:
Section 505 of the Penal Code (Statements conducing to public mischief)Section 372(1)(d) of the Penal Code (Exploiting any person for purposes of prostitution)Section 372B of the Penal Code (Soliciting for purposes of prostitution)Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (Improper use of network facilities or network service, etc)
READ MORE: Sugarbook Founder Arrested, Police Investigating For Prostitution Exploitation

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Sugarbook founder charged with incitement over claims of ‘sugar babies’ among Malaysian uni students
Penal Code Section 505


11 things that will make any M’sian pray and taubat

1. When you drop your phone face down
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2. When you car goes over a bump when there shouldn’t be one
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3.  When you double park at a street that always kena saman but you just need to run to a store for 5 minutes only
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4. When you’re waiting to buy concert tickets that sell out in a minute
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5. When you hear your mum at the front door and suddenly remember she asked you to defrost the chicken before she left
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6. When you see how much money you have left for the month after you’ve paid off bills and savings
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7. When you go home over the weekend expecting a good time and everyone starts yelling at each other again
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8. When you’ve been looking forward to your chocolates in the fridge then find out that your siblings ate them
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9. When you finish watching a horror movie and you can hear water dripping from the toilet
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10. When you don’t feel your wallet in your pocket and can’t remember if you left it at home or it’s been pickpocketed
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11. When you hear noises in the house but you’re supposed to be home alone
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Kids Above 12 To Be Vaccinated, Single-Dose Covid-19 Vaccines Approved In Race For Herd Immunity

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The government has given its approval to use single-dose Covid-19 vaccines in our race to achieve herd immunity during this pandemic.

Health Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced that this decision was made at the Drug Control Authority (DCA) meeting held today, in light of the emergency situation faced by the country today.
Two single-dose vaccines will be made conditionally available in Malaysia: the CanSino vaccine from China and the Johnson & Johnson vaccine from the Netherlands.
Additionally, the Pfizer vaccine will be made available for children above the age of 12. Before this, children under the age of 18 were not recommended to be given the vaccine.
These vaccines will be provided on a conditional basis, although priority will still be given to high-risk individuals under the National COVID-19 Immunization Program (PICK).
PBKD meluluskan pendaftaran bersyarat utk bagi 2 produk vaksin 1 dos pelalian, iaitu CanSino, China dan Janssen COVID-19 Vaccine keluaran Johnson & Johnson serta vaksin Comirnaty keluaran Pfizer-BioNTech kpd usia 12 tahun dan ke atas.https://t.co/jpoaYWnLRD— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) June 15, 2021

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‘Education In Our Country Needs Urgent Reform’

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Former Youth and Sports minister Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman raised his concern regarding the state of the country’s education system in Parliament yesterday.

“As the son of a teacher, I am very worried with the current education system. I would like to share about the education crisis which is very alarming. It has reached too many ‘red lines’,” the Muar MP said.
Syed Saddiq pointed out that Malaysia spends 20% of the gross domestic product (GDP) per capita on education, yet, according to him, the output of the country’s education is still behind.
He highlighted the situation in Sabah where students lack adequate facilities. In his speech yesterday, Syed Saddiq said that according to the research done by the Ministry of Education, more than 50% of the students in Sabah and Sarawak do not possess smartphones, tablets and laptops for their online classes.
These children must also go through many obstacles just to reach to their schools.
“We see in Pitas, Sabah, where young children have to cross the river with strong water currents using boats,” he said, adding that children in Nabawan meanwhile had to cross the river using ‘flying fox’ to get to school.

Krisis pendidikan kita hadapi hari ini:1. Prestasi murid-murid ketinggalan 3 tahun walaupun peruntukkannya yang tinggi.2. Infrastruktur dan akses ke sekolah yang sangat daif.3. Jurang antara kaya dan miskin ketara.WE NEED POLITICAL & MORAL COURAGE TO OVERHAUL THE SYSTEM! pic.twitter.com/SBjKCU5hET— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) February 14, 2023

The problem does not stop there as the parents from middle class families these days prefer to send their kids to international schools rather than government schools, he said.
This is not the first time Syed Saddiq has pointed out the flaws in our education system.
In an interview on a Youtube channel known as Mr Money Tv, he pointed out what he regarded as flaws at national universities.
Among them are the mandatory and patriotic subjects such as Titas and Kawad Kaki (Marching) at some public universities.

These subjects, although not without advantages, can push a student’s graduation behind and by the time that particular student goes into working life, they would have been left behind.
He also said in the video that these subjects should be given as electives.
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What Wearing Black Says About You, But Do You Agree?

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A common belief many people have behind why some people like to wear black is to appear slimmer or because it’s easy to accessorize with.

Fashion preferences aside, while both reasons are true, there is more behind the psychology of why people like to wear black.
Surely the late Steve Jobs didn’t don the black turtleneck daily because he thought it looked good, right?
The psychology behind the colour black
It turns out that black isn’t a colour but a shade instead. It’s an absent of colours and absorbs (almost) all light in the colour spectrum.
People react to the colour black differently and according to colour psychology, how you feel about the colour highly depends on your personal preference and experience with it.
Positive associations with black include attractiveness and elegance. The colour is often deemed as sophisticated and supports the reason why so many people choose to wear it when attending a fancy event.
(Credit: Cotton Bro / Pexels)
According to an article published on website the Verywell Mind, black has also been associated with power, from priests to judges, tuxedos to credit cards, and yes they also mentioned Steve Jobs.
In Chinese culture, black is considered neutral and symbolises power, knowledge, and authority.
There are negative associations behind the colour too and have been used throughout history to evoke feelings of anger, aggression, fear, and sadness.
The Chinese for example believe black is associated with evil and destruction, hence why it’s not advisable to wear black at a wedding.
It’s probably most prominent in our language through the use of expressions like black magic, black hole, blackmail, black market and so on.
Black is an overall powerful colour
In a survey on how people perceived other people based on the colour of clothes they choose, black was seen as serious, reliable and a solid player, ideal for interviews and first dates.
Of the 1,000 people surveyed, 56% of respondents favoured black as a colour of confidence – 48% of them women and 64% men.

Black’s cousin brown however did not fair well in the survey with only 1% of women and 4% of men who would wear the colour on a first date. While another 2% of women and 8% of men would wear brown to a key appointment.
Read More: Didn’t Get The Job? Blame The Colour Of Your Top
What experts say
British fashion and style expert Karen Haller says black is a shade that is taken seriously.
As an accredited Colour Affects Colourist with a certificate in Colour Consulting, Karen says that black, when used correctly can communicate glamour, sophistication, and exclusivity.
(Credit: Cult Of Mac)
So why did Steve Jobs choose to wear black turtle necks daily? The late industrial designer and Apple executive famously acknowledged that it was one less decision to make every day.
According to fashion psychology website Psykhe Fashion, people who scored moderate or higher for neuroticism on the Big 5 Model of personality traits prefer wearing black, which is in line with Jobs’s choice of a black turtle neck.
Colour psychologists claim that black has an emotionally protective quality and works to keep others at a distance, which is why sensitive people are thought to choose it as their go-to colour to wear.

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Merdekarya Forced To Close Its Live Music Bar Indefinitely

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Merdekarya, both a restaurant and live music venue, has been giving local music artists and bands a platform. It regularly hosts open mic nights too.

However, its live music venue has allegedly been shut down indefinitely by Majlis Bandaraya Petaling Jaya (MBPJ) due to no fault of the venue.
As most of you know by now, The Live Bar has been shut down by MBPJ. Dono till when.Here’s what happened:— Merdekarya (@merdekarya) February 17, 2022
According to Merdekarya’s Twitter, they were raided by MBPJ sometime in December which was not unusual for the owners. This was because MBPJ has been their regular visitor for the past two years.
We’re quite fond of their enforcement officers and somewhere in the Multiverse we might actually be friends.Merdekarya owners
One of the officers informed that after two long agonizing years, they were finally renewing entertainment licenses again and Merdekarya could apply for its license renewal.
Bang, saya nak peluk bang, tapi takut kena saman tak ikut SOP. The venue owners happily said to the officers who laughed and went on their way.
With this information, Merdekarya applied to renew their license. On 28 December, they received a notice saying their license has been approved.
The license was on hold
However, the other shoe dropped when they received another notice on 13 January saying their license was on hold until MBPJ could get approval from the National Security Council (MKN).
Since there was nothing they could do, they decided to do what every other venue is doing. This means they could go with the live performance or indoor busking route, which they claim to be in accordance with MKN’s rules but it requires a letter of approval from MBPJ.
So Merdekarya did just that and sent a letter by hand to MBPJ. MBPJ didn’t know they were tasked to issue this letter but they said the officer in charge was on leave. They said to leave the letter with them and they’ll get back to Merdekarya.
A week later, MBPJ called to say they couldn’t issue the letter and the proper procedure to restart live music is to apply for a Temporary Permit that’s renewable every month.
Merdekarya decided to apply for that permit but after months of waiting, MBPJ said their permit was rejected on the grounds that busking inside the premise was not allowed.
Merdekarya said the reasoning was nonsense because MKN slides said otherwise.
Raided again with more news
The venue was raided again by MBPJ on Wednesday (16 February) and they asked to check the venue’s documentation which was standard routine.
The officer in charge asked if the performers onstage had individual permits to perform or busking permits. The officers weren’t sure about this as well because they said all performers need the permit but they didn’t know who issues it and where to get it.
These officers had no clue about the Temporary Permit either despite that it was their own licensing department that supposedly issues it.
The officers then said Merdekarya was the only venue holding live shows when others were not, to which the venue owners said it was pure rubbish. However, the venue owners kept quiet because they didn’t want to get others into trouble.
In the end, Merdekarya owners were supposedly told they could only operate with a renewed entertainment license which MBPJ wasn’t renewing and venues that get to renew their license were venues that have been continuously paying throughout the past two years.
The owners said it was completely false because MBPJ’s licensing department had put a hold on renewals.
After all that, MBPJ allowed Merdekarya to finish the shows but they couldn’t hold live music events from Thursday (17 February) onwards or they would be fined RM25k.
Where they stand now
Merdekarya said they’ll probably just wait until MKN completely lifts the current restrictions and ‘night clubs and pubs activities’ is no longer on the negative list.
Merdekarya apologised to those who have signed up to be members to enjoy free entry to live shows. Members could cancel their membership and resubmit when live music restarts.
To continue supporting the venue, guests could still enjoy discounted drinks at Bar B and The Balcony Bar. The Live Bar would still be open for larger group bookings.
The venue owners added that guests could support them by dropping by to eat and drink.
Have a beer (the ginger one), a tuak or langkau or two. Hossain’s just made a killer mango pickle that we’re trying out with our burgers (yes, on the burgers!) and it’s awesome.— Merdekarya (@merdekarya) February 17, 2022
The owners said they were fine and they had weathered worse storms.
Fans of Merdekarya were sad to see their favourite live music venue was given the runaround and had to temporarily close.
They wished the owners the best of luck and hope to return to the live music venue soon.

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Anwar’s Biopic: Film Exhibitors Refute DMY’s Boycott Allegation

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Are local cinemas sabotaging the recently released film Anwar: The Untold Story?

The Malaysian Association of Film Exhibitors (MAFE) refutes the claim made by the film’s distributor, calling it unfair.
In a statement, MAFE said they champion the growth of the local movie industry through supporting local productions including Anwar: The Untold Story.
It stressed that the movie currently has an average of 5 movie showtimes scheduled for each location and this covers 70 per cent of locations across the country.
“A wider range of showtimes are available at central cinema locations,” MAFE said.
It was reported recently that the distributor for the film, DMY Creation alleged that certain cinemas were boycotting its screening.
Datuk Mohamed Yusoff who is the chairman of DMY claimed that some cinemas refused to give slots to the movie but gave more than 40 slots to foreign films.
As reported by the New Straits Times, the movie was screened at 124 cinemas nationwide when it opened last Thursday.

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