Patient Lied About COVID-19 Link, Affected Doctor Speaks Up

On 21 March 2020, a 30-year-old woman was brought to Pantai Hospital Laguna Merbok to give birth. When asked her medical history, she omitted any relation to another COVID-19 patient. She was then admitted for birth delivery following the usual process.
After she gave birth, she developed a fever. Since after-birth fevers are not usual, she confessed after further questioning that she had been living with a family-member who had attended the tabligh gathering and had tested positive for COVID-19.
Because of this, the entire hospital was forced to close for two days to carry out full terminal disinfection and fumigation.
All medical staff including doctors and nurses who had contact with the patient were placed under a two-week quarantine, though they all later tested negative.
All staff from the operating room, labour room, and consultation rooms had to be qurantined.(Credit: Freepik)
Dr Kevin Goh, in an interview with MalaysiaKini, talked about those two weeks when he isolated himself from his family.
The 42-year-old anaesthesiologist had to spend his days outside in the garden, as he was afraid to be in contact with his wife and children. At night, he sleeps in a separate room in the house.
I am now talking to my children and wife using video call and WhatsApp.Dr Kevin Goh
He jokes that at least he is able to tend to the garden during the quarantine period.
The doctor also notes that his wife was putting up a brave front despite being sad and fearful on the day they received news that the patient had tested positive.
Dr Goh also said that because he was unaware that he had been exposed to the virus, he had taken dinner with his elderly parents, including his father who is 75-years-old who had undergone bypass surgery.
My heart sank… My family would be in danger because of my work.Dr Kevin Goh
15 healthcare workers have been infected with COVID-19, as well as 6 police officers at this time.
This is a reminder that lying by omission about possible COVID-19 connections is a crime, as reiterated by the Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.
Please do your part and be forthcoming with your medical history, so our frontline workers don’t have to take unnecessary risks.

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5 Unknown Perikatan MPs Still Haven’t Declared Their Assets To The Public

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Five unknown ministers in Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin’s Cabinet have yet to declare their assets to the public.
The PM said in Parliament that 97% of the Cabinet of Ministers had already made mandatory asset declarations and that he would be making efforts for the rest, particularly Perikatan Nasional (PN) Members of Parliament (MPs) and deputy ministers to do so immediately.
The PM also added that MPs have three months to get their declarations done.
Muhyiddin had previously ordered for all MPs under the PN administration to make a declaration of income, assets and property within 3 months from the date they were sworn into office, continuing on the policy enforced during Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) time in power.
However, exactly how the PM came to this calculation is unclear.
In total, the PN government has 32 ministers and 39 deputy ministers within its current administration. This would mean that only 93% of MPs have made their assets public if five people haven’t.

Just How Much Do Malaysian Parliamentarians Get Paid?

In 2019, Dewan Rakyat passed a motion to have all MPs declare their assets including income and wealth accumulated by their spouses, children and trustees, to be displayed publicly on the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission’s (MACC) website.
The MACC site is currently offline for maintenance.(MACC)
The procedure was implemented to ensure transparency in the government and help curb acts of corruption.
MP’s who fail or falsely declare their assets can be found guilty of violating the Statutory Declarations Act 1960 and Section 199 of the Penal Code, which carries the punishment of jail time and harsh fines.
In the previous rounds of asset declarations in 2018 (which is no longer available online), Datuk Ngeh Koo Ham (DAP-Beruas) was apparently listed as possibly the richest politician in Malaysia with assets valued at RM75 million, which Ngeh Koo himself later corrected to amount to RM82 million.

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PM Muhyiddin: 97pc of Cabinet have made asset declarations
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PM: Five Cabinet ministers yet to declare assets
Perak Speaker Ngeh: I’m richer than what MACC says


[Watch] Fan Berates Selangor FC Captain Despite Winning The Game Against Kedah

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Selangor FC stand-in skipper Safuwan Baharudin was scolded and verbally abused by a fan at the MBPJ Stadium, despite helping the Red Giants to its maiden victory in the Malaysian Super League (MSL) last Sunday.

After Selangor FC match against Kedah Darul Aman FC (KDA FC) ended, with the home team recording a 4-1 victory, a Selangor FC fan started to berate the team for failing to keep a clean sheet during the game.
When Safwan approach the home team section to calm down other players who reacted to the fan’s criticism, an unidentified man shouted expletive remarks toward the Singapore international, which almost caused him to retaliate before he was led away by the teams’ officials and players.
During the match earlier, Selangor FC was comfortably leading 4-0 before they conceded a goal in stoppage time to KDA FC. In the previous two matches, Selangor FC could only muster two points after drawing both games.
This is also KDA FC first loss of the season, after recording three straight wins in the MSL.
The video recording of the incident has since gone viral on social media.

Meanwhile, Safuwan took it to Instagram to reflect on the incident, saying that he will always strive to lead the team as best as he can while the original team captain, Brendan Gan unavailable for selection.
“As long as @brendangan, the real captain of the team is not back yet on the field, I will always try my very best to protect the players on and off the field.
“But if an incident like yesterday happens, it’s a bit disappointing for me. Words that come out of your mouth, say so many things about you as a person brother.
“Let’s all move on from here, keep supporting the team no matter what. In the end, we are human after all. Be positive always. I forgive you,” he wrote in his Insta Story update.
Brendan himself reacted to the incident and said that “I will always back my brothers up! I’ve been through too many challenging times to let negativity find its way to this team,” the midfielder wrote on his Instagram Story.
“The words spoken to @safuwanbaharudin should never have been spoken, I’m disappointed with those who think this is ok! As this is not who we need or want as supporters,” he added.

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TLDR: Deputy Speaker Burns Colleague On Agong’s Letter To Dewan Rakyat Speaker

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Deputy Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said has come out asking fellow Deputy Speaker Datuk Rashid Hasnon if he remembers their meeting with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong.

She also asked if he read the letter to the Dewan Rakyat Speaker dated 9 August that was sent to the both of them, which may have recently been leaked online and spread on social media.
YB bukan kita jumpa YDPA ramai ramai pada 29 Jun 2021 ke ?p/s Surat bertarikh 9 Ogos 2021 salinanya kepada kita berdua, dah baca ke belum @hjrashidjohor ? pic.twitter.com/GYs8fKGjTG— Azalina Othman Said (@AzalinaOthmanS) August 12, 2021
Rashid’s unsure if Art has received the letter
She tweeted this with a screenshot of an article in which Rashid had said to The Vibes that any discussions regarding the Dewan Rakyat from the Agong should come from the Prime Minister and not the Speaker.
Based on the reports, he was unsure if Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun had even received the letter but if the latter did, it is unprecedented because Rashid said there hasn’t been any precedent where the Agong would directly go to the the Speaker.
Agong allegedly questions Mahiaddin’s legitimacy
MalaysiaKini reported that Istana Negara issued a letter to the Speaker to confirm how many MPs supported Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin in Parliament.
The letter which has been circulating online was reportedly signed by the Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Ahmad Fadli Shamsuddin and was sent on 9 August.
It also stated that an official response was expected by 2pm on 10 August.

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Datuk Ben, Malaysia’s King Of Smugglers & How Criminals Profit From Politiking & High Taxes

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A criminal syndicate called the ‘Ben Gang’ recently made headlines for controlling 60% of Malaysia’s illegal tobacco market.

A special report by Harian Metro uncovered a syndicate said to be masterminded by an individual they call ‘Datuk Ben – King of Smugglers’, who apparently made an empire worth millions of ringgit and controls everything from the shadows.
The Ben Gang are described as notorious criminals whose start in the smuggling business began with trafficking fruits and tires into Singapore from their base of operations in Johor.
The syndicate moved over to smuggling cigarettes in 2012, moving illegal cigarette brands like Canyon, John and U2 into the country from Vietnam.
(Credit: Sayuti Zainudin via Malay Mail)
By 2015, just when the government introduced laws that increase the tax rate and price for legal cigarettes, Datuk Ben was able to expand his networks and built up his criminal consortium.
And just like any mafia boss you’d see in the movies, Datuk Ben is well organized – having set up transportation, storage and retail fronts for his illegal business as well as financial and legal backdoors so that nothing could be tied back to him.
In fact, it’s said that Datuk Ben even established an NGO to ‘help’ people in need and employs locals like boat owners whose income had been affected by the fall of tourism – offering them easy money to commit crimes. (Godfather vibes for sure).
(Credit: Sayuti Zainuddin via Malay Mail)
The Ben Gang’s illicit activities have reportedly caused our national coffers to lose around RM5 billion a year in taxpayers money.
Ciggies price hike fuels smuggling
Former Treasury Secretary-General Tan Sri Mohd Sheriff Mohd Kassim believes that the higher the taxes are on cigarettes, the more smugglers have to profit.
(Credit: Shafwan Zaidon via Malay Mail)
His op-ed in the New Straits Times explains that the current duties imposed on cigarettes are enough to maintain this equilibrium we have at keeping crime at bay as well as avoid us from losing more taxpayer money.
With every increase in import tax and excise duty on cigarettes, the profit incentive for smuggling becomes more attractive — big enough for crime syndicates to pay off all enforcement units at the various border points and still have enough to make them rich.Tan Sri Mohd Sheriff Mohd via NST.
He suggested that the government review its tax policies to both put a stop to smuggling and strengthen the nation’s revenue.
Political unrest benefits smugglers
Citing a report by the United Nations Office on Drug and Crime entitled ‘Crime and Instability’, the Retail and Trade Brands Advocacy Malaysian Chapter (RTBA Malaysia) Director Datuk Fazli Nordin explains that political uncertainties in Malaysia create an environment where organised crime can flourish.
(Credit: Hari Anggara via Malay Mail)
Fazli told Sarawak Tribune that even though the country’s political unrest has not reached critical levels, current tensions coupled with the economic impacts of the Covid-19 crisis were enough to see an increase in smuggling activities in recent months, especially the trafficking of cigarettes.
Although our law enforcement agencies are well aware of who exactly these dons are, could it be that action could not be taken because our leaders and policymakers are constantly distracted playing game of thrones?Datuk Fazli Nordin via Sarawak Tribune.
Fazli says that unless we start to address problems such as corruption, the country’s high unemployment rate, low income and the price gap between legal and illegal cigarettes to make it unprofitable for criminals, the black market will continue to thrive.
Organised criminal syndicates welcome political instability and will be more than willing to facilitate a dysfunctional government through corruption. Moreover, stretched incomes and high unemployment rates will also mean more consumers turning to smuggled products that are untaxed and unregulated.Datuk Fazli Nordin via Sarawak Tribune.

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Viral Policeman Who Rescued Puppy Stuck In Drain Gets Recognition From Selangor Palace

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One of the few things that brought a smile to our faces during the Movement Control Order (MCO) was the kind actions of a policeman who rescued a puppy stuck in a drain while on duty in Shah Alam.
The footage of the puppy rescue mission went viral and Corporal Mohd Azad Azady Mohd Tarmizee was lauded as a hero by Malaysians online.
(Credit: Ezam Bin Ramli/Facebook)
It seems that his noble need has also melted the hearts of the palace as the policeman has received a letter of commendation from Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin.
Tengku Permaisuri Selangor Tengku Permaisuri Norashikin is known to be quite fond of animals, serving as the royal patron of the Stray Free Selangor (SFS) programme by Society For The Prevention of Cruelty To Animals (SPCA Selangor).
On 15th April, Corporal Mohd Azad Azady received the letter praising his actions from Muhammad Syahir Hasan, Sultan Selangor Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shahâ€™s assistant private secretary.
Corporal Mohd Azad Azady receiving the letter of appreciation from the Selangor palace for his kind-hearted deed.(Credit: Polis (IPD) Shah Alam/Facebook)
The ceremony was shared by the Shah Alam Police Department on their Facebook page, where the kind hearted policeman is attached under the mobile patrol vehicle unit of the Shah Alam IPD Community Crime Prevention and Security Division.
Hats off to Corporal Mohd Azad Azady for inspiring us with his kindness during these difficult times!

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Can Muslims Celebrate Pongal?

Among the joys of living in such a multicultural country as Malaysia has got to be our many festive seasons and celebrations.
However, it seems that every time a festival rolls in, some Malaysians would be a tad bit curious about whether it was okay for them to celebrate non-Muslim festivals.
This time, it’s Pongal’s turn to shine, and we at TRP think it would be neat to dig around for answers and shed some light into the discussion.
So what is Pongal?
Pongal or Thai Pongal is the traditional harvest festival celebrated by the Tamil community across the world, but primarily in South India.
It takes place on the 10th month of the Tamil calendar (that’s somewhere around mid-January) and is celebrated as a thanksgiving ceremony marking the end of the winter solstice as well as to commemorate a bountiful harvest season.
The festival gets its name from the customary ceremonial delicacy “Pongal”, a traditional rice dish specially prepared and served during the celebrations.
Curious enough, the word Pongal also roughly translates to mean â€œoverflowâ€ which is what they do to with the dish, but weâ€™ll come back to that later.(Credit: Miera Zulyana via Malay Mail)
The festival takes place over a period of four-day, starting with Bhogi Pongal that happens a day before the actual celebration begins.
During Bhogi Pongal observers of the festival would take the time to clean and spruce up their homes with decorations to signify a fresh start for the coming years.
After that, the real festivities begin with the celebration of Surya Pongal, a day that, traditionally, is dedicated to the Hindu deity, Surya also referred to as the Sun God.
On Surya Pongal, observers would cook up the Pongal, which is made with rice, milk, brown sugar as well as a host of other ingredients.
The Pongal dish is customarily cooked outdoors in the sun.(Credit: Shafwan Zaidon via Malay Mail)
The dish is cooked in a clay pot over an open flame and is left to left to boil and spillover, signifying the overflowing joy and prosperity of the season.
The third day of celebrations is referred to as Mattu Pongal and it is a day dedicated to the heroes of the harvest, cows!
On this day, the tradition would be for farmers to bathe, clean and decorate their cattle as a show of gratitude for all the hard work the animal has put in working the farm.
Cows are sacred in Hinduism, considered to be the symbol for life and maternity.(Credit: Pinterest)
The fourth day of Pongal is also the final day of the celebration. Referred to as Kanni Ponggal, it is a day where family and friends would gather and pay their respects to each other during the auspicious season.
Is Pongal cultural or religious?
Though Pongal holds certain significance within the context of Hindu belief, in Malaysia the festival is interpreted and perceived as more of a cultural event rather than a religious one.
Families celebrating Pongal at a local temple.(Credit: Azneal Ishak via Malay Mail)
According to Malaysian Hindu Sangam president Datuk R.S. Mohan Shan as reported by The Malaysian Insight, there is nothing religious about celebrating Pongal.
Mohan went on to explain that the celebration of Pongal is recognised as a cultural celebration to officially mark the end of the harvest and celebrating it does not automatically make one a Hindu.
Is it okay for Muslims to celebrate Pongal?
In Islam, scholars have long agreed that it is indeed haram or forbidden for Muslims to take part in any non-Muslim religious festivals and celebrations.
However, just like how it is okay for Muslims to wish non-Muslims a “Merry Christmas” in December, it is permissible for Muslims to celebrate Pongal as long as they comply with the Islamic way of celebrating.
(Credit: Utsman Media via Unsplash)
What are the rules?
According to the Federal Territory Mufti office, there are a number of restrictions that a Muslim must follow to celebrate a non-Muslim religious celebration;
Give greetings and well wishes, without denouncing Islam and glorifying the other religion and faith.Not take part in the spiritual and religious acts and ceremonies during the event like prayer and worship.Avoid using non-Muslim religious symbolismAvoid wearing clothing and attire associated with different faiths and religion.Attend festivities that are hosted outside of a house of worship and where halal food is served.If an event does take place inside a house of worship, then it would be makruh ( allowed but better to be avoided) for a Muslim to attend.
This interpretation is also shared by the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia’s (JAKIM) panel of syariah experts.
JAKIM explains that Muslims are encouraged to extend congratulatory wishes to non-Muslims during their religious festivals and are strictly prohibited from undermining and insulting another’s beliefs.
In short, as long as the festival does not have any practices that go against the teachings of Islam then it’s A-OK for Muslims to take part in the joyous occasion.

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Wild Animals Cruelly Shot Dead With Arrows At Bukit Kiara Park Stirs Up Rage Online

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Horrifying images of wild animals shot by arrows at Taman Persekutuan Bukit Kiara in Taman Tun Dr Ismail (TTDI) has had animal lovers enraged at the cruel act.

Malaysia Animal Association shared on Facebook that a monkey has been seriously injured with an arrow piercing its tail while a monitor lizard has been shot dead with an arrow buried in its side.
RM5,000 reward for more information
In a bid to bring the cruel archer to justice, the animal welfare group is offering a handsome RM5,000 reward to anyone who can provide complete information on the person responsible for the heartless act.
Malaysia Animal Association guarantees that the informant will be kept anonymous for their own safety.

The police are also involved with Bernama stating that a police report has been made on 24 August by an employee of the National Landscape Department.
Brickfields police chief Assistant Commissioner Zairulnizam Mohd Zainuddin said that the case is being investigated under Section 29(1)(e) of Animal Welfare Act 2015.
Animal abusers found guilty under this law can face a maximum of three years jail time, or hefty fines between RM20,000 to RM100,000.

Anyone with helpful information can reach out to either of the following contacts:
Malaysia Animal Association: 011-20901097 (WhatsApp)PDRM Hotline: 03-8888 2010Brickfields Police HQ Hotline: 03-2297 9222

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Muslim-Friendly Slippers? Well, Bata Jumps In With Wallet-Friendly Sandals

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With the ruckus surrounding slippers linked to local celebrity and businesswoman Noor Neelofa Mohd Noor being marketed as “Muslim-friendly”, Bata has decided to strike while the iron is hot and offered its “wallet-friendly” sandals in a cheeky post on social media.

In the Facebook post, Bata reintroduced its Power slip-on sandals which are “friendly to everyone” and retails at a “wallet-friendly” RM39.99.

The not-so-subtle dig was aimed at local footwear brand Fipper which released a controversial RM79.99 “Muslim-friendly” sandal in collaboration with Neelofa. Fipper also sells its own remarkably similar slip-on sandals for just RM49.90.
The pricey Fipper x TheNoor slip-ons were the subject of much ridicule online for its price with many Malaysians accusing Neelofa of commodifying religion for profit.
Credit: fipper.com & @neelofa/Instagram
Shortly after the online brouhaha, Fipper apologised for what it says to be confusion over the “Muslim-friendly” claim. The local footwear brand clarified that the slippers are suitable for Muslim women who wear socks and want to wear slippers at the same time since their previous products were “less suitable with a ‘muslimah’ image.”

This isn’t Neelofa’s first controversy this year though.
The slipper debacle comes shortly after controversy surrounded alleged standard operating procedure (SOP) breaches at her March 27 wedding. This was followed by the newlyweds going on a trip to Langkawi for what they claim are business reasons, but online sleuths pointed out that the couple seemed to be on vacation instead.
Credit: Neelofa/Instagram
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador noted that recent pictures and videos shared by the businesswoman seem to suggest that it is a “free and easy” leisure honeymoon trip instead of a work trip.
She has since responded that she will resolve the matter with the authorities “privately and professionally.”
READ MORE: Neelofa’s Wedding-Langkawi SOP Drama: Here’s A TLDR Of What Happened

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Brother says leave it to locals as search for Acap suspended

After 25 days of search and rescue (SAR) efforts for 29 year-old Mohammad Ashraf “Acap” Hassan, the SAR team is suspending their efforts but some are putting their faith in the local people.
Acap is a Johorian boy who participated the Gopeng Ultra Trail (GUT) 2019 on March 23rd in Perak and has been missing for 27 days now.
On April 17th, Acap’s elder brother Mohd Zahiruddin, who goes by Denny Lang on Facebook, had posted a request for all SAR teams to stand down and let the locals get Acap out of the jungle.

It has also been reported that Perak police chief Datuk Razarudin Husain is temporarily halting the search due to a lack of leads.
It should also allow the family to regain their composure, put an end to fake claims, and minimise the movements of outsiders which had affected the local community
But this development has caused an uproar of mixed reactions from netizens.
Some are placing their trust in the local people, believing that the indigenous orang asli are genuinely better at navigating the jungle.

Some are wondering if the call was made to execute a trade, insinuating that the locals themselves might have something to do with Acap’s disappearance.

There are even those claiming he may have been abducted by jungle spirits, making light of the boy’s disappearance, and using it as chance to joke around.

Others believe that getting lost in the jungle is easy enough without the interference of spirits.

Regardless, we still hope that he’s found soon and returned safely to his loved ones.

 Sourced via:1. Siakap keli, April 18, 2019 (â€Jika Orang Awam Keluar Dari Sini, Baru Mereka Akan â€˜Keluarkanâ€™ Acap,â€ Abang Minta Orang Ramai Hormati Usaha Orang Kampung)Â 2. Malay Mail, April 17, 2019 (Police call off search for missing Gopeng runner)Â 3.Â FB Denny Lang, April 17, 2019Â


Women & Family Minister Rina Harun Hosts Fashion Shoot In Minister’s Office, Catches Flack From Malaysians

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Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun has been extremely lowkey since the pandemic began, but recently shocked Malaysians with her sudden ‘glow up’.

Just last week, she showed up having drastically lost weight in two months which she attributed to a combination of diet and exercise.
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However, she seemed particularly proud to show off her weight loss achievement in a private photoshoot for 2021 Hari Raya baju kurung fashion hosted in her Minister’s office, complete with professional photographers and makeup artists.
Netizens were quick to call her out for the disrespectful use of taxpayer money and the lack of responsibility taken in her role as the Women, Family, and Community Development Minister.
READ MORE: Women Among Hardest Hit Due To MCO, Facing Poverty In Selangor
Netizens critized her for focusing more on “glamming up” in the middle of a pandemic, while her ministry seems to have little achievements accounted for since the beginning of the pandemic and movement control order (MCO) last year.
The lack of deliverables from Rina Harun’s ministry comes hand-in-hand with reports of how women and children are severely impacted by the MCO, as women are hardest hit by the pandemic.
Since the pandemic, Malaysians’ mental and physical health taken a drastic toll, as the Health Ministry reported record-breaking numbers of citizens stressed over the pandemic, facing anxiety and other mental health issues. Many felt like this should have been the Minister’s focus instead.
Credit: Twitter
READ MORE: Covid-19 Mental Health Crisis: Health Ministry Records Over 37,000 Calls
Backlash from peers
Former CEO of the National Welfare Foundation (Yayasan Kebajikan Negara or YKN) Datin Paduka Che Asmah Ibrahim released a public post claiming that Rina Harun’s use of the office space to model 2021 Hari Raya fashion during the pandemic was highly inappropriate.
Once upon a time the ministry on this beautiful 38th floor used to be busy with discussions about policies and laws to protect the fate of Malaysian women, families, children and society.Datin Paduka Che Asmah Ibrahim on Facebook
Che Asmah also notes that when former Women, Family, and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail took on the role, she held meetings and discussions back-to-back with various stakeholders in the very same office.

Additionally, Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto has also issued her personal statement, with a scathing criticism of Rina Harun’s priorities during this time. Kasthuri once again reminded the minister about long-overdue Sexual Harrassment Bill, which until today has not yet been tabled.
Kasthuri notes that Rina Harun may not have faced such wide critism on her miraculous makeover if she had invested her position, time, energy, and resources to right what was wrong with the system.
The issue is we need leadership with substance, guts, gumption, intelligence and courage. But all we have seen of you are these dazzling photoshoots which you look good in but that is all there is to it – nothing else.Batu Kawan MP Kasthuri Patto

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Pet Dog Dies After Walk In Rain, KL Owner Warns Of Electrocution Risks

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A relaxing casual walk in cool evening air after rain quickly turned into a nightmare for one family whose dog suddenly seized up and died from cardiac arrest.

Facebook user Hazel Chee shared her family’s tragic story, warning other dog owners against walking their dogs immediately after rain when the ground is still wet.
Their dog, Skinny, was walking with the family when he started jumping and screaming where he stood. Immediately after, he collapsed.
Although the family attempted CPR, they were unsuccessful in reviving Skinny.
A happy Skinny with his family.(Credit: Hazel Chee)
What happened?
It turns out that a lamp post nearby had faulty underground wiring, with live electricity leaking into the ground. Because the ground was still wet with rain, the whole area had electrical currents running through the ground and puddles.
Since humans wear rubber-soled shoes when outdoors, we are insulated from electrical currents.
Sport shoes and most outdoor shoes have rubber soles.(Credit: TRP)
However, barefooted pets (and sometimes even young children!) who step onto any puddles will immediately be electrocuted as they do not have that kind of protection.
Hazel notes that Tenaga Nasional (TNB) was contacted and they confirmed a large leakage area after investigation.
Unfortunately, it will still take some time before the electrical leak can be fixed as the park is owned by DBKL and approval will need to be obtained before TNB can make repairs.
More people need to know these risks
Hazel shared the story so that other pet owners can take note and be aware of risks of electrocution after rain.
If we had known about such risks perhaps this wouldn’t have happened.Hazel Chee to TRP
Many people are fond of taking walks after rain due to the cool weather, but they should also be aware and ready if their pets suddenly jump and scream frantically, as it could be due to electrocution.
I just wish the electrical works at the park was properly maintained then this wouldn’t have happened.Hazel Chee to TRP
Skinny was a rescued dog, brought home by his family 2 years ago. He would have been around 4 years old, which is still relatively young for pet dogs.
Skinny would often go on evening walks with his human family members.(Credit: Hazel Chee)
Sadly, Hazel and her family must instead say goodbye to their beloved family member.

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I’ve Had Enough Of Staying At Home, And Here’s Why I’m Going Out Once I Can

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Let’s be real here, we’re all getting really sick and tired of our own kitchen. We’ve all been fantasising about going out and eating out with friends again. Anyone who tells you otherwise is lying.

Sure we’ve all had online “gatherings” and virtual “meetups”, but it’s just not the same sitting in front of a screen. It’s different, like being in a long-distance relationship or online shopping. Sure, it works; sure, it’s a suitable substitute.
But it’s missing presence. And I, for one, am looking forward to experience life in the physical world again.
1. Friends
Online meetings may be fine when in real life meetings are helmed by a speaker at a time.
A social gathering, on the other hand, works with much looser rules and can have multiple strands of conversation happening all at once.
Even in small groups of 4-5 friends, it often breaks down into smaller clusters of conversations but leave plenty of opportunities to be aware of other topics of conversation, or join in, or make additions of your own before returning to your original conversation.
There’s nothing like the conversations you get around the drinking table.(Credit: TRP)
You can talk about parenting with one friend and turn around to discuss climate change with another, then jump into a group-wide conversation about the latest Marvel movie. You can decide that you’ve tired from one topic and kickstart another one immediately with someone else.
But it’s also more than that.
It’s that fuzzy feeling when everyone is laughing around the table together, that pleasant warmth from good food and good company, and the way time seems to stand still and your troubles disappear, just for a bit, when you’re with friends.
2. Fresh food, fresh drinks
All of us have subsisted on take-away food at some point, and while it’s good enough, it’s rarely ever amazing. It may scratch an itch, but it’s almost never that sink-into-your-chair, overwhelming satisfaction from eating hot food that makes your belly warm and happy.
Like a piping hot burger paired with piping hot fries. What’s better than this?(Credit: TRP)
Or while you can pop open a can of your favourite drink, it never holds up to that freshly brewed and served-immediately taste. Like a hot cup of coffee, or a cup of teh tarik at the mamak.
Or a glass of smooth chilled beer, the kind that feels like crisp rain on a hot day, that you can never really get elsewhere. Anyone who drinks beer will tell you that beers on tap is a whole experience in itself, and with it comes the sort of refreshing weekend feeling.
The smooth draught beer on tap is particularly smooth.(Credit: TRP)
And while I’ve missed the freshness of draught beer, I’m even more excited to try the new Carlsberg Smooth Draught beer on tap with my friends, which was introduced at bars and pubs nationwide recently. The new draught beer is super smooth and crisp, with a refreshing aftertaste that even casual drinkers will find extremely palatable.
The Carlsberg Smooth Draught is named as such because it’s brewed to be super smooth. The draught is brewed longer for a signature smoothness that goes down easily, and leaves you smacking your lips in satisfaction.
Hops, the special flowers added in the making of beers for their flavourful taste and aroma, are also doubled in the Carlsberg Smooth Draught for a refreshing hoppy taste.
If you think this is smooth, imagine what it tastes like.(Credit: TRP)
3. No clean up
Cooking at home is far too romanticised at this point. Yes, it was great while it lasted, and it’s comfortable, but too many people forget that there is a “hidden labour” associated with cooking at home. (This is when I grumble about not having a live-in maid.)
To cook one meal, you usually need to wash at least 5 different things after. More than just dishes and cutlery, there’s also washing the pots and pans, wiping down the counters, cleaning up the stove, throwing out the trash before it smells.
I honestly don’t remember what meals I’ve cooked throughout this whole MCO. What I do remember is the dish-washing. Every day, every night.
Who even has time to do all the dishes??(Credit: Envato)
If you don’t do it, then you’ll have to end up putting your Maggi in a big cup because you’re out of bowls. If you leave it alone and let it pile up, it will fester in the sink like a malevolent being, taunting you with unpleasant smells and the threat of unwanted pests.
You can have the most pleasant of evenings with a meticulously-planned dinner date at home with your spouse, and then still have to do the decidedly unpleasant chore of cleaning up after. (There’s no better way to ruin a romantic moment than someone saying, “We gotta do the chores”.)
If I dine in at the restaurant, I can have all the food I want… with zero washing up to do. There are at least like 10 things to wash here, at the minimum!(Credit: TRP)
So yes, in the interest of keeping my relationship alive and sanity intact, I am looking forward to dining out just so no one will need to do the dishes. And if I have my way, no dishes for a month.

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Ex-IGP Tan Sri Musa Hassan wasnâ€™t the only person to believe “The Onion”

In this day and age of technology, the internet is not only filled to the brim with information, facts, and news, but it is also filled with trolls, fake news, myths, misinformation and satire.
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While most can tell the difference between truths and falsehoods online, unfortunately, there are still many who are naive.
This is aptly proven by the continuous spam messages in your family WhatsApp groups and fake news articles that appear on your Facebook timeline by your well-meaning, gullible friends and family.

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Today, we learned that even our very own honourable ex-Inspector General of Police, Tan Sri Musa Bin Hassan can also become easily fooled by satire news.
The former head of Malaysian cops tweeted an article by American satire news site The Onion, believing it to be true.

https://t.co/nItariS8q9
â€” Musa Hassan (@TSMusaHassan) October 12, 2019

The article claimed that the American Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) issued an apology to Osama Bin Laden for â€œwronglyâ€ accusing (and killing) him of the tragic September 11 attacks in 2001.
Obviously, this was a joke. But, Musa didnâ€™t get that. Even after social media users repeatedly told him so.

Jika berita tidak benar pihak Kerajaan Amerika perlu membuat penafian. https://t.co/YclVt9BlYh
â€” Musa Hassan (@TSMusaHassan) October 12, 2019

“If it is untrue, then the American government needs to make an official statement denying it’s facts”
Musa then slowly realised his mistake, but not without highlighting how useless and confusing such news can be… exactly how you’d expect a frustrated pakcik to react.

Berita lucu yg tidak lucu yg menunjukkan kebodohan melampau oleh pembuatnya. Satire yg tidak mendatangkan apa2 pengajaran dan menfaat tetapi mengelirukan orang ramai.
â€” Musa Hassan (@TSMusaHassan) October 13, 2019

“Funny news that isn’t funny that illustrates the extreme ignorance of its writer. Satire is not beneficial nor does it provide any useful information. Instead, it just confuses the public.”
Malaysian Twitter users (predictably) didnâ€™t miss the opportunity to inform the retired police officer that he was the only person who was confused today.

Tan Sri seorang je yang keliru.
â€” Display Rocks Pte. Ltd. (@azmanrocks) October 13, 2019

“Tan Sri, you’re the only one who is confused.”
Satirical news sites are websites that often write parodies of news, consisting of fake news mainly for entertainment purposes. The Onion is a well known American satire news site. Malaysia also has satire news sites, namely The Tapir Times and Astro Awatni.
This incident can point out the possible dangers of a former police officer falling victim to fake news online, such as the fact that it potentially illustrates how gullible our police force can be and bring into question their investigative skills.
However, we would like to point out that ACTUALLY Musa WASNâ€™T THE ONLY PERSON TO BELIEVE THIS NEWS.
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Earlier this year, fact-checking website Snopes wrote about how Yahoo! News also reposted the same article.
It is unclear how Yahoo! News managed to pick up a piece by The Onion, although they did categorise the story under their entertainment section and credited The Onion in the articleâ€™s byline before subsequently taking it down.
Besides Snope, another fact-checking site, Africa Check, also covered The Onionâ€™s piece clarifying that the news was indeed satire after it was reportedly shared over 45,000 times on Facebook.
Fools! All Of You! – Hocus Pocus GIF from Fool GIFs

Which means that technically, Musa was one out of at least 45,002 people who were fooled by The Onion.
At the end of the day, this instance is a funny reminder that we must all take care before we share when we come across startling and unusual stories online.
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Here’s What Every Parent Should Know About Choosing The Right Milk Formula

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It can be intimidating to stand in the milk formula aisle for the first time.

Even if you’re not a new parent, the overwhelming options to choose from can make it difficult to determine if you’re making the right choice for your child.
No parent should feel that much stress over feeding their children. Despite the many options available, being informed about the ingredients will help you in selecting the best growing-up milk formula.
What should you look out for?
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Protein, carbohydrates, and fat make up 98% of milk formula and almost all brands carry this standard formulation.
But given that the brain acts as a control centre for cognitive and emotional development, and 90% of brain development happens in the first five years of a child’s life, specific nutrients such as DHA and MFGM are essential to support your child’s mental and emotional growth.
DHA is an omega-3 polyunsaturated fatty acid. When children have an adequate amount of DHA, they are better able to retain information, acquire language skills earlier in life, and become more adept at problem-solving, fact-finding, observation, interpretation, reading, and speech.
A child should have 100-150 mg of DHA every day. Although the body produces its own DHA, it’s not enough and even obtaining it through food does not meet the necessary amount required.
(Credit: Mikhael Nilov via Pexels)
Milk fat globule membrane (MFGM) is a natural and complex combination of lipids and proteins that is often lost during the production of milk powders. Research has shown that MFGM is crucial to the production of neurotransmitters in the brain.
Neurotransmitters aid in the connection between brain cells, thereby regulating mental abilities, emotions and mood. A recent clinical study highlights that MFGM supports positive behavioural development in children.
The study found that preschool children who drank milk formula enhanced with MFGM for 4 months had significantly better behavioural and emotional control than those who drank regular milk formula.
Why is this important?
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Raising your child’s EQ, or emotional intelligence is just as important as raising their IQ. Because like IQ, EQ has a significant influence on their future performance and accomplishments.
According to research, EQ matters twice as much as IQ and makes up 67% of the skills needed to be excellent leaders.
Strong social-emotional skills are necessary for healthy and fulfilling relationships from childhood through adulthood. This interrelationship ability corresponds to the potential for excellent academic performance, collaborative teamwork, and social contribution.
Understanding one’s own emotions and that of others, controlling one’s behaviour, and creating and maintaining relationships are all crucial parts of emotional development.
Time to make the right choice!
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Now that you know DHA and MFGM are essential to support IQ and EQ development, look out for children’s milk formulas that contain them. Brands such as Enfagrow A+ MindPro contain all the necessary nutrients for your child to have a complete and balanced growth during crucial stages of their lives.
So, the next time you’re in the milk formula aisle, don’t be overwhelmed. Now that you know what to look out for, you can pick the one that’s best for your child and be on your way!

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Malaysians Stuck Overseas Can Apply To Return Home Online Without Going To Embassies

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The Malaysian Embassies in foreign countries are meant to help Malaysians who are overseas. During the time of a global pandemic, when national borders are on lockdown and all flights are gounded, embassies are even more crucial for Malaysians who need assistance returning to Malaysia.
Due to lockdown rules and regulations in their respective countries, some Malaysians abroad are simply unable to physically go to an embassy. Instead, they can now fill up forms that will be made available online by the Foreign Ministry.
Malaysians returning to the country will need to comply with a mandatory 14-day quarantine at one of the quarantine centers, for which they must bear 50% of the cost.
Part of the online form that will be made available is also the option of an ‘akujanji‘, where the returnee promises to pay the fees.
While the announcement was made during a press conference on 22 May by Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the online form mentioned has not yet been made available on the Ministry of Foreign Affairs website or announced on their official social media outlets yet.

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Celebrate The Hols With Kate Spade Candy Bar Pop-Up At Sunway Pyramid Ice Rink

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Usher in the holiday season at Kate Spade New York’s experiential Candy Bar pop-up at Sunway Pyramid Ice Rink from 8 to 26 December 2022.

The pop-up evokes excitement for the holiday season and invites the local community to join in and have a ball.
KOL at Kate Spade New York Candy Bar pop-up. Image: All Is Amazing
At the launch, notable guests such as  Athina Kamarudin (Model), Jestinna Kuan (Entrepreneur and Content Creator), Anna Jobling (Actress), Christinna Kuan (Entrepreneur and Content Creator) and Elyn Leong (Content Creator) joined the brand to celebrate the ice rink takeover.
Here is what’s in store throughout the festive month:
Get your share of candy
The Candy Bar pop-up at Sunway Pyramid ice skating rink. Image: All Is Amazing
At the Candy Bar pop-up, look out for the candy dispenser to get some sweet treats while checking the new collection of candy-inspired fashionable items displayed.
Play to win shopping vouchers
Play the game and stand a chance to win a shopping experience with Kate Spade. Image: All Is Amazing
Visitors can also play an on-site game reflecting the brand’s holiday collection here. Once each level is cleared in the game, players can redeem a gift at the candy bar pop-up and a chance to win a Kate Spade New York shopping experience worth RM3,000.
Watch the special ice skating performance
A special ice-skating performance brought to you by kate spade new york. Image: All Is Amazing
Visitors also get to enjoy a special ice-skating performance brought to you by Kate Spade New York on Saturday (10, 17 and 24 December) at 2.30pm.
Kate Spade New York Candy Bar Pop-Up
Date: 8 to 26 December 2022Time: 10am-10pmLocation: Sunway Pyramid Ice Rink, LG 2 (in between McDonald’s and A&W)
The brand takeover at the ice skating rink. Image: All Is Amazing

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Talented Perak Student Creates Adorable “Among Us” Stop Motion Video In His Bedroom That’s Now Going Viral

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A creative Malaysian artist brought to life a sculptacular stop motion animation scene featuring characters from “Among Us” – one of the most popular video games of the year – on his bedroom desk.

In videos posted on social media, 19-year-old Zahirul Hassan Abdul Karim from Taiping, Perak shares snippets of his work on making a short but dramatic live-action scene between two Among Us crewmates, where one cutely MURDERS the other!
The crews all here! Zahirul’s hand made plasticine sculpts.(hasanthegreat_/Twitter)
Breaking down his masterpiece, Zahirul explained that it took him a total of eight hours just to record, edit and complete the seven-second animation – having sculpted the lovable characters out of plasticine clay and meticulously moving and repositioning the sculptures frame-by-frame to make the entire scene. The video was also impressively shot using an iPhone7.
Geng2..aku buat among us stop motion,Rt for appreciate my hardwork🤣 pic.twitter.com/hLqYuqY6D9— Da’i Ayol (@hasanthegreat_) December 15, 2020
Netizens were more than roused by the skillful animator’s hard work.
Stop motion besttt tapi memang penat. Saya final year buat experimental stop motion juga. Barai jugak laaaa nak buat satu persatu 😂. Tapi seronok sebenarnyaa.— AliaAziz 🇲🇾 (@aliaaazizzz) December 15, 2020
comel !taknak buat youtube channel ke 🤩— ╰’○’╮ (@adlinasfia) December 15, 2020
damnnnnn….. this is gold….. good job dude— Artcade World (@RahimiGamer) December 15, 2020
Making classic Tim Burton animated films like “The Night Before Christmas” as his muse, Zahirul told TRP that his love for making stop motion videos started when he was 11-years-old. Now a Computer Science major at Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Tapah, Zahirul said that he’s been passionately animating videos for the past nine years.
Feel free to check out some of the artist’s other stop motion projects and hobbies on his personal YouTube channel.

In other news, the Among Us online-multiplayer party game, which first came out in 2018, would now be available for play on the Nintendo Switch console.
Prep the airlock and join your crewmates in a multiplayer game of teamwork and betrayal!!#AmongUsGame by @InnerslothDevs is available today on #NintendoSwitch! #IndieWorld pic.twitter.com/RTrsLS02tV— Nintendo of America (@NintendoAmerica) December 15, 2020
The game had become such a worldwide phenomenon during the global Covid-19 lockdowns that its creators cancelled the sequel to work on improving the current game.
Other creative Malaysian talents even took time to make their own parodies and memes off of the Among Us craze.
Malaysian Celebrities play Among Us (PART 1) pic.twitter.com/82qPhGkHfS— izzi (@IzzRaifHarz) November 3, 2020

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Among Us is so popular that its developers just canceled the sequel


Unclaimed DHL mystery packages auctioned at Ramadan bazaar

Would you buy a mystery package from some random stranger
off the streets? Well it appears that some Malaysians do!
(Picture Credit:Lazada)
Malay Mail reports that DHL Express Malaysia is currently investigating an alleged â€œauctionâ€ of what is believed to be â€œunclaimedâ€ delivery packages being sold to the public at a Ramadan bazaar in Kangar, Perlis.

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The lelong was brought to light after a photo of the alleged street sale went viral on social media.

The image posted by Viral Media Malaysia shows several people crowding around and inspecting a pile of sealed delivery parcels, that are apparently being sold off for RM15 a pop.

Some of the packages can be seen bearing the signature DHL yellow color.

(Picture Credit: Facebook)

A sample of how a DHL Express packaging would look like (Picture Credit: Yelp)

Though the identity of the seller still remains unknown, Malaysians on social media are chatting up a storm regarding the issue.
Some Malaysians, seeing the funny side of things, shared their theories on what could be the contents of the unidentified items being hawked away.

Maybe my Kek Lapis Sarawak is in one of those packages. My friend sent it over from Sarawak 3 years ago, still remains a mystery to where its gone…

My shoes must be there among the packages. Couriers sometime fail to send items we order from China..

Others are more concerned on the legal and moral aspects of the issue, mentioning that the items sold were principally “stolen”.

Irresponsible. It belongs to someone else. Unclaimed items should be returned..

This just shows how irresponsible (they) are, if items are undelivered they should take it back to their facilities, not auction them off.. it belongs to someone..

Wheres some locals think that selling off  the unclaimed and unwanted items was basically OK.

Unclaimed or unwanted items will be disposed off after a DETERMINED PERIOD. Maybe the items were still in good condition that’s why it was sold off..

What are your thoughts on the matter?
Are you okay with having your undelivered packages sold off? Or would you yourself buy a package with questionable contents inside?


Get Ready To Game At The Malaysia Games Festival This September!

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Ladies and gentlemen, have you been practising your kelereng (marbles) and congkak skills?

If you have, then you’re definitely ready for this year’s Malaysia Games Festival or Festival Permainan Malaysia (FPM @KL 2022).
The Ministry of Tourism, Arts and Culture (MOTAC) through the National Department of Culture and Arts (JKKN) will organize the Malaysia Games Festival 2022 on 23 – 25 September from 7 am to 12 am at Dataran Merdeka Kuala Lumpur.
What is it?
Malaysia Games Festival (FPM) is an annual festival that highlights the traditional games and sports in our country. This is the seventh year they organized the festival since its inception in 2015.
As reported by Bernama, Director-General of the Department of Arts and Culture (JKKN), Mesran Mohd Yusop is confident that around 10,000 visitors are expected to visit the festival at Dataran Merdeka this year.

This is because the festival has not been physically held for two years due to Covid-19, hence, they are expecting the public to rejoice together again for the long-awaited fun.
Other than celebrating the traditional games and folk sports of various races in Malaysia, I hope that this festival will continue to uplift and preserve the uniqueness and diversity of Malaysian art and tradition. We also aim to help cultural art enthusiasts and entrepreneurs by giving them opportunities to sell their arts, crafts and products through the Bazaar sale. Mesran Mohd Yusop, Director-General of the Department of Arts and Culture (JKKN)
So you just go to the event and… play?
Yes. Or watch people play the games as various activities will be held over the three days.
Kabaddi & Kain Pelikat Football Game. (Credit: JKKN / Facebook)
Over 1368 participants from the uniformed bodies (760 people) and corporate sector (608 people) will be involved in 10 traditional game competitions such as tarik tali (tug of war), galah panjang, congkak, batu seremban (five stones), sepak raga ratus, kain pelikat football game, dam (checkers), terompah gergasi (giant clog) race, blowpipe and archery.
Kaki Hantu & Capteh(Credit: JKKN / Facebook, MalayMail)
The public can also join traditional games such as kelereng (marbles), kaki hantu, lari dalam guni berkembar (sack race), tarik upih / guni and terompah gergasi.
There’s also a MyGasing Championship involving two international teams – Brunei and Singapore – that’s going on this year.
Diabolo & Gasing. (Credit: JKKN / Facebook)
You can also watch professional kids race around in their pocket bikes in the Pocket Bike Competition and go cheer for your favourite team during the Malaysian Open Tug-of-War Championship.
Tug of War & Pocket Bike.(Credit: JKKN / Facebook)
These are some of the activities that both the public and the registered contestants can enjoy.
Folk Legend GamesMalaysian Open Tug-of-War ChampionshipPocket Bike CompetitionMyGasing ChampionshipKeluarga Malaysia RunCultural Fun Run and Fun Run RideBicycle MarketYoyo dan Diabolo CompetitionKabaddi CompetitionKreasi Teng Teng Dance CompetitionRecycled Fashion ContestCelebrity Bazaar & Small & Medium Industry BazaarFood TruckKL Street Jam
Congkak & Recycled Fashion Contest.(Credit: JKKN / Facebook)
In addition, if you’re really the energetic type and like to run away from your problems, why not join the Malaysian Family Run and KL Cultural Fun Run and Ride? It’s open to everyone. If you’re interested, register here for the Fun Run & Ride and here for the Malaysian Family Run.
So, save your dates and get those traditional game skills sharpened. It’s playtime!

Malaysia Games Festival (FPM @ KL  2022)
Date: 23 – 25 September 2022 (Friday – Sunday)
Time: 7 am – 12 am
Place: Dataran Merdeka, Kuala Lumpur
Entrance: Free
READ MORE: How Many Of These Traditional Childhood Games Did You Play?

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Gov Hospital Issued Food Delivery Ban For Staff And Patients, Faced Backlash From Everyone

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A circular dated 9 August by Hospital Sungai Buloh raised some eyebrows when the hospital banned doctors and patients at the hospital from ordering food deliveries.

The management of the hospital reasoned that the food waste and litter from food deliveries compromised the cleanliness of the hospital wards and attracted pests on its premises.
The hospital cafeteria was also reminded to improve its services and food preparation to meet the demands of the hospital staff and the public.
Are doctors and patients supposed to starve?
Some Malaysians online including doctors were puzzled by the decision and gave their two cents on the matter.
The junior doctor rights movement Hartal Doktor Kontrak criticised the move and said whoever made the decision forgot what it was like to be on-call and hungry.
KKM logic, ban food delivery like #Grab & #Foodpanda for staff and patients. Might as well ban eating so that there will be no waste produced. Yg buat keputusan dah lupa kot rasa tengah oncall & rasa lapar, sebab tu buat keputusan mcm ni. pic.twitter.com/rPCICu6p2e— HartalDoktorKontrak (@HKontrak) August 10, 2022
Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii also voiced his disagreement over the ban and questioned what will happen to the doctors on-call when the cafeteria closes.
He pointed out that the hospital could help its cafeteria without compromising the welfare of its employees and patients.
If it is a waste management issue, then address the cleaning support staff capacity, or have thrash segregation bins all over to promote recycling etc…not a total ban.Bandar Kuching MP Dr Kelvin Yii
Others said that the hospital might face problems with manpower when their staff are forced to travel out just to get food.
This for me is illogical and unfair for healthcare workers especially those on-calls after 6pm when the cafeteria closes.Even if you want help the cafeteria, not at the expense of the choice & convenience for the health workers. I hope @KKMPutrajaya takes note. pic.twitter.com/tZSQamW39w— Kelvin yii (@Kelvinyii88) August 10, 2022
All Ketua2 Jabatan yg mesyuarat semua jenis lepak luar. Ur staff dah la sikit, nk suroh diaorg pergi beli di luar ke? dgn parking lg, dgn jem lg..Stupid!! They should blame the cleaning services. Sampah byk, bukan salah staf, the cleaning compny yg salah.— Mohd Hafiz (@MohdHafiz8888) August 11, 2022
However, there are people who support the ban and said it’s not a time to ‘picnic’ at the hospital.
They believe banning doctors and patients from getting food orders outside will reduce the likelihood of allergies or complications.
Pada pendapat saya mgkn ada betulnya sbb takut makanan yg dipesan pesakit mgkn boleh menyebabkan komplikasi atau elergi apabila pesakit diberikan rawatan atau ubatan. Utk kakitangan, mgkn juga nak mengelakkan kes spt keracunan dll.— HRM (@Helmirizal80) August 11, 2022
This is a great move by the Director 👍🏻 the concern is very clear in para 3, which is a major concern for a healthcare facility. We're to care for sick people not supervising picnic party.— fmn (@fmnsky) August 11, 2022
The Health Ministry issued a statement
Due to the backlash, Hospital Sungai Buloh has decided to revoke the food delivery ban on its premises effective immediately.
The hospital management thanked the public for their input and promises to watch the welfare of its staff and patients.
Kenyataan Media Hospital Sungai BulohIsu Larangan Menggunakan Khidmat Penghantaran Makanan Secara Dalam Talian Untuk Kakitangan dan Pesakit di Hospital Sungai Buloh pic.twitter.com/EZE9CnxtWO— KKMalaysia🇲🇾😷 (@KKMPutrajaya) August 11, 2022

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Did Anthony Loke Really Make Travel Easier For All?

Malaysian transportation is usually the butt of jokes, its non-efficiency woven into our culture known as “Malaysian timing”.
But Anthony Loke, during his tenure as Minister of Transport, has decided to tackle common complaints about our public transportation.
While he only had two short years, he did put into place some notable regulations. Let’s look back at his achievements over the past two years:
1. Unlimited public transportation travel
The My100 pass is an unlimited travel pass card on public transportation, covering the LRT, MRT, Monorail, BRT, and feeder bus services.
According to Loke, there are over 110,000 active users who use the travel pass. On average, the value used on the card is around RM1,000 a month, which means a significant saving of 90% for Malaysians as the pass itself costs only RM100.
2. The rise of ride-hailing services
For those people who don’t actually live near public transportation, the rise of ride-hailing is a blessing.
However, there came concerns of security and safety- for both rider and driver. So the PSV license was introduced in 2019, aimed at providing a legal framework to ensure consistent standard and safety.
There are quite a number of tests and additional courses to go through before you can get an e-hailing sticker.(Credit: Facebook)
After that came the proof-of-concept phase for multiple other ride-hailing services such as Dego Ride and Gojek.
While it’s too early to decide whether or not the new ride-hailing services are a success, these are new options to an industry that’s mostly dominated by Grab.
3. Mandatory use of child seats in cars
From 2007 to 2017, Malaysia recorded 1,559 death of children aged under 10 years old, unwitting victims of road accidents.
Because of the unnecessary risk posed to children in accidents, the Ministry of Transportation set a new rule to make child restraint seats mandatory in private vehicles starting from January 2020.
Children should be in age- and size-appropriate car seats, because the positioning of the seat belts are crucial. When properly set up, child car seat use reduces the risk for injury in a crash by 71-82%!
Let your child have peaceful car rides
It’s a small investment that saves young lives, but Malaysians do not seem to truly understand the benefits provided to their children. In fact, before the implementation, only 30% of cars in Malaysia had child restraint seats.
4. Enforcement of seat belt use
Technically, seat belts in cars have been mandatory since 2009, but Malaysians tend to act as if it’s optional.
But even then, with the 2008 amendment to the Motor Vehicles Rules, passengers in the backseat were merely “advised to buckle up for their safety”.
However, since January 2020, rear seat belts and bus passenger lap belts will be mandatory to ensure better safety of passengers.
Considering that seat belts have a true effectiveness rate of 40-50%, and that in Malaysia alone there is an accident every minute and a fatal accident every 70 minutes, having mandatory seat belt use can greatly reduce the risk of serious injuries in car accidents.
It’s always better to be safe than sorry, especially since it’s not difficult at all to buckle up in a car!(Credit: Unsplash)
5. Enforcement of airbag recall
Sometimes consumers buy faulty products without realizing it. Oftentimes, manufacturers will hold recalls to replace faulty products, but let’s be honest- most of us don’t go checking for product recalls.
In the case of faulty Takata airbag inflators installed in Honda cars, however, most Malaysians were absolutely unaware.
Since April 2013, Honda has been recalling cars installed with Takata airbags, because in hot and humid conditions, the airbag can rupture and explode metal shards.
According to Drive Safe & Fast, Anthony Loke and the Ministry of Transport took the initiative to check for recalled cars after a road accident took a 23-year-old Malaysian’s life due to the faulty airbag.
Recalled cars must show proof that the airbag inflators have been replaced before they can renew their road tax and any fees related to finding owner data and car manufacturers were waived to ensure all affected cars could be tracked down.
Airbags are meant to keep drivers and passengers safe, not cause additional harm.(Credit: Unsplash)

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Why Malaysians Are Posting B&W Instagram Selfies That Have Nothing To Do With The Original Point

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On 16 July 2020, 27-year-old university student Pinar Gültekin disappeared. She was unreachable by her family and friends, so she was reported missing. Her disappearance was noted on Turkish social media.

On 21 July 2020, her body was found in a rural neighbourhood, strangled and burned. The case’s main suspect was her 32-year-old ex-boyfriend Cemal Metin Avcı, who had gotten into an argument with her, and then beat her up, left her unconscious, strangled her, and tried to get rid of any evidence by burning her body in a garbage barrel.
His defense was, “I killed her in a moment of anger.”
The murder drew public outrage in Turkey. Turkish women started posting black and white images of themselves to make a statement: that any woman could potentially end up like Pinar Gültekin, as a victim of femicide, and their pictures would be used in memorial.
However, as the challenge spread across social media, the black and white images became attached to the #challengeaccepted and #womensupportingwomen movement, its original meaning lost and taken over by #girlpower.
As is with social media movements, intentions can quickly be twisted as people join in for the sake of joining the movement.
In fact, this happens with almost any social media movement, as people try to take part without reading deeper into the objective of such actions. This kind of hijacking of hashtags drowns out voices of those involved, and instead merely becomes another fad.
Malaysians like feeling involved in international movements, like how we were posting black squares for America’s #BlackLivesMatter movement, or when we did the ice bucket challenge for ASL, a motor neuron disease.
It’s a gesture of solidarity, but if we continue participating in these movements without understanding the true cause, doing so drowns out the truly affected voices on the international level, backfiring on the cause.
Social media movements that go viral are a huge potential for educating the mass public on key issues, giving a voice to those whose voices are not heard. However, when such important issues are misguidedly hijacked, it can even more damaging to those who are already victims.

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Selangor MB Surprised By CMCO Announcement

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Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari says he was taken by surprised following the announcement by Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob that all of Selangor would be put under a Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).

In a statement released today, Amirudin said he had just met with the Selangor State Security Council, State Health Department, Police, and Malaysian Armed Forces among others regarding the CMCO in the Petaling District.
“…Only Klang, Gombak, Hulu Langat, and part of Petaling had worrying numbers of cases,” wrote Amirudin.
“It must be stated here that as of today, as a consensus, the State Government sees a number of proposals that can be presented to the National Security Council for consideration.
“The State Government is of the opinion that a few areas that are still in the green and yellow category such as Sabak Bernam and Kuala Selangor are still under control. As such, the State Government will send a counter proposal to the National Security Council immediately for consideration,” he wrote.
Amirudin added that they also valued more effective and conclusive crisis communication that involved all parties so that any decisions made will not cause confusion when being implemented.
Earlier today, Ismail Sabri just announced that Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Putrajaya will be placed under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).
This order will become effective at 12.01am on October 14 and scheduled to end on 27 October.

Pengumuman PKPB di seluruh Selangor, KL dan Putrajaya oleh Menteri Kanan Pertahanan sebentar tadi agak mengejutkan Kerajaan Negeri kerana hanya Klang, Gombak,Hulu Langat dan sebahagian Petaling yang mempunyai bilangan kes yang membimbangkan dan bukannya seluruh Selangor pic.twitter.com/iOtRqaECj7— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) October 12, 2020

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[Watch] A Poodle Is Found Tied Up At A Door – Looks Like It’s Abandoned By The Owner

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News of animal cruelty is sadly not something rare in our country. Once in a while, undoubtedly, there must be a viral video concerning innocent animals being abused by merciless humans.

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However, all hope is not lost because there are still a lot of good Malaysians who try their best to help random animals in danger.
This was the case for a woman in Puncak Alam, Selangor. Recently, a video of an abandoned dog went viral on TikTok after netizens saw it tied up to an uninhabited house.

The video, posted by @juliaritanordin, has garnered around 4.2M views and 468.4K likes on TikTok.
The dog, which appeared to be a breed of poodle, was tied with a metal leash to a door of the uninhabited house.
The TikTok owner noticed the abandoned poodle and gave it some food and milk (even though she was scared of dogs) to satiate its hunger.
She gave the poodle some fried chicken and milk. When the poodle saw her, it looked so excited, wagging its tail happily after someone finally noticed it being tied up there.

She then updated the netizens that the dog was rescued by a team of animal rescuers and is brought to the vet.
Netizens sympathized with the miniature poodle
Netizens were sad for the little puppy. They expressed gratitude for the kindness shown by @juliaritanordin, even though she was scared of dogs.

Some of them even wondered why and how it got tied up to the door.

  @juliaritanordin kenapa la ikat die kt sini mcmni😥😭…xdipantau…xdibg makan…#fyp #animalrescue #animallover #dog #puppy #animalrights # #saveanimals #crueltyfree ♬ Sad song by piano and violin(886018) – NOVA
Why is it tied up in the first place?
Actually, it’s tied up for a reason and no, it’s not to let the poodle suffer and die alone of hunger and depression. It’s actually put there so the next owner can get it the next day without it running away.
Another TikToker, @ӄɨռɢ ƈɛօ 💎  also posted a video after the initial video went viral, explaining the real sad story of the poodle.
They suspected the poodle to be abandoned by its owner and wandered around the area for some time before a Chinese lady found it. On 7 September, the lady posted the picture of the poodle in a WhatsApp group, asking for help if anyone who was capable would wanna rescue this stray dog.

That’s when a lady named Shima replied and showed interest in rescuing the dog. She asked the lady to tie the dog to a particular place so that the dog would stay in one place and won’t run away the next morning (8 September).
As for the food, yes, she did expect the dog wouldn’t get food and that’s what she intended. This is because she wanted to avoid the dog from puking in the car the next day if it had eaten some bad food from the streets.

So the next day they came, rescued the poodle in Puncak Alam and brought it to a vet in Aman Suria (around 46 mins). Because it was quite a long journey, that’s probably why they feared that the poodle could puke in the car.
Anyhow, the poor little poodle is now safe in the hands of another caring guardian, said the TikTok account owner.
Everyone is thankful to both @juliaritanordin and the new owner for showing kindness and rescuing this poor poodle.
We hope the poodle will soon live healthily and happily with its new owner.
  @tekktukk ini cerita sebenar anjing tersebut disebalik ….video yang ….fyp tu 😞 #seo #poodle #dog #animalrescue #truestory #crueltyfree #animalrights #animallover #saveanimals ♬ Sad song by piano and violin(886018) – NOVA
Don’t know what to do if you find a stray animal on the streets? Read the article below to find out more in that situation.
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MUET Test Result As An ‘Optional’ Dating Criteria Shocks Malaysians

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A single and looking 24yo man recently cast his net for a dating partner on Twitter, but that wasn’t the surprising thing.

Other than the usual criteria of age and personality, Twitter user Arjuna also wanted someone with an English proficiency of MUET band 4 and above.
Although Arjuna also stated that this is optional, the internet has become divided over this unusual academic requirement.
@TwtJodohMY pic.twitter.com/W1xW90lnby— Arjuna. (@ArjunaIndera98) October 17, 2022
The Malaysian University English Test (MUET) is a test of English language proficiency, largely used for public university admissions in Malaysia.
The bands go from 1.0 to 5+, with band 4 being akin to a “B2” grade and showing an “independent” proficiency in the English language.
Some find the requirement classist
I don’t feel comfortable with the ‘I don’t date men who’s not smart / cannot speak english, not my level’ talk right now… Too classist for my taste.. Tak sekufu tu dah la don’t have to insult people who didn’t get as good education, you know?— Suraya | suraya.eth (@surayaror) November 2, 2022
If you think “effective communication” means you & yr partner need to speak the same language (e.g English), then find someone who can speak English fluently. There are ppl who can speak English fluently even if she/he never took MUET/didn’t score in MUET. Just saying— 〰 (@mamma_ell) November 3, 2022
Others agree that language proficiency is needed
muet band 4 pun korang nak bising. i wouldn’t wanna date someone who doesn’t know the difference between “that’s mean” and “that means” jugak lol— deanna (@alprazoIvm) November 2, 2022

If you don’t get why he’s asking for MUET band 4 requirement, you’re probably one of the reason why he came up with such requirement.— Ain (@aincyclopedia) November 3, 2022
Arjuna’s one Tweet has sparked a conversation about communication, language proficiency and its strong correlation to better education and opportunities.

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Perak & Johor Mosques To Hold Friday & Aidilfitri Prayers, But Not For The Public

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Perak and Johor will be following Perlisâ€™s lead in allowing mosques to perform religious activities at limited capacity during the nationwide Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) period.
Both state governments have given approval for congregational Friday and Hari Raya Aidilfitri prayers to be conducted by a maximum of 12 people consisting of the masjidâ€™s committee members which include the Imams, Bilals, Siaks, and others.
This means that although communal prayer activities are allowed, the public at large is still prohibited from attending.
Perak will be extending the permission to allow 12 people to do the same in suraus across the state.
Meanwhile, Johor will also be allowing akad nikah or solemnization ceremonies to be conducted on masjid grounds, with attendance limited to 6 people including the bride and groom.
Malaysian Muslims have been tieing the knot through online conferencing since the start of the nationwide lockdown.(Credit: Harian Metro)
Religious activities are to be conducted according to guidelines provided by the stateâ€™s Islamic religious departments that include preventive measures against Covid-19 such as mandatory health and temperature checks, social distancing and hygiene practices, and even security measures to prevent â€œnon-essentialâ€ public from entering the premises.
As Malaysia went into the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) amid the Covid-19 crisis, places of worship nationwide were effectively closed off from public access.
With restrictions lifted under the CMCO, states have considered allowing the public to return to houses of worship, provided they follow standard operating procedures (SOPs) from relevant authorities.

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Foreign Worker Conned Out Of RM1,000, Thought He Bought A Legit iPhone For His Son

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A Bangladeshi worker wanted to get something nice as a gift for his son only to be left heartbroken when he found out he was conned.

In a Facebook post by a mobile phone shop owner named Liu, the Bangladeshi man approached him and was beaming with joy because he was finally able to get an iPhone for his son.
He spent RM1,000 to get the highly coveted gadget as a gift but had trouble making the smartphone work so he approached Liu for help.
To both their shock and dismay, Liu found a slab of stone inside the smartphone instead of the battery or SIM card.

Liu said the man tried his hardest to hold back his tears when he realized he was duped.
Liu added that he really felt for the poor guy. Apparently, the man bought the ‘discounted’ iPhone from a man from Mainland China.
Netizens felt pity for the man
Many people who read the Facebook post felt pity for the man and were sorry that it happened to him.
Netizens pointed out that it’s a common scam and it has happened to other buyers as well.
A netizen shared that sometimes customers find that they’ve been conned when they find out that they can’t charge the phone even with a new charger.

A few of them wanted to raise funds to help the man buy another smartphone for his son.

However, Liu said there’s no need to send donations because the matter has been resolved privately.

There was also a reminder not to label everyone with stereotypes.
Some netizens pointed out that there are crooks of any race, religion and country.

Hopefully, everyone will be alert and be wary of scams whenever they purchase something especially when the price sounds too good to be true.
It’s advisable to check the items before walking away from the seller or the shop too.

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Highway R&Rs Will Be Open Until Midnight, In Case You Have Permission To Travel Interstate

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Most of the country is under the Movement Control Order (MCO) or the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO), which means that we still cannot travel interstate freely unless you have obtained permission from the police.

However, for those who do need to travel interstate, PLUS Malaysia Bhd (PLUS) has announced that all of its rest and service areas (R&R) will stay open for highway users.
For states under the CMCO (Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Perak, Kedah, and Terengganu), food courts and stalls at R&Rs will be open from 6am until 12 midnight, while those under the MCO (Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Johor, and Penang) will be open from 6am until 10pm.
Other facilities such as the restrooms and suraus will be open for 24 hours.
READ MORE: MCO2.0: Extended Until 4th March In KL, Selangor, Johor, Penang Only
You can still get petrol and hit up the loo, even if it’s late.
In line with the CMCO SOPs, the revised operational hours and seating capacity is based on table size will make it more convenient for highway customers who are traveling with families or working groups to have a meal together.Datuk Azman Ismail, Managing Director of PLUS
He hopes that the move will improve business and footfall for their stall operators and business partners during this time.
Additionally, cleanliness and hygiene will be prioritized with strict adherence to SOPs.
Customers can also download the PLUS App to find helpful features to facilitate their journey planning on the highway with the latest traffic updates, live CCTV feeds at critical locations on the highway and an SOS button to request for assistance in the event of emergencies.
(Credit: PLUS Malaysia)

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She-Hulk: Attorney At Law – Marvel Ventures Into Legal Sitcoms [Review]

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When the teaser trailer of She-Hulk: Attorney at Law was released, I thought they visualized the character pretty well. She-Hulk looked great to me although many people complained about the quality of the CGI work.

Aside from that small hurdle, the new Marvel Studios series is actually a fun ride.
The series gives a fresh ‘insider’ take on what it’s like living in a world with superheroes through the eyes of Jennifer Walters (played by Tatiana Maslany), an attorney and Bruce Banners’ cousin.
(L-R): Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk/Jennifer “Jen” Walters, Ginger Gonzaga as Nikki Ramos, and Drew Matthews as Dennis Bukowski in Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. ©Marvel Studios 2022. All Rights Reserved.
If you think living among superheroes is tough, imagine suddenly being one for life and trying to solve a superhuman’s legal problems.
What sets She-Hulk apart from the new and younger ‘Avengers’ line-up is that Jennifer is happy with the life she built for herself as an attorney.
She absolutely didn’t want to be a superhero so when she gets her powers by accident; she was resistant to the idea. She was determined to return back to her normal life instead of staying in hiding like her cousin, Bruce.
What worked?
The show, at its core, is a comedic story about self-acceptance and taking control of the narrative of your life.
Jennifer/ She-Hulk is relatable because she struggles just like anyone else, whether it’s going on bad dates, having trouble finding the right man, getting laid off, or having clients dropping by your office without warning.
In order to deal with all the nonsense in your life, sometimes you have to talk to yourself out loud aka break the fourth wall, which is what Jennifer does.
(L-R): Ginger Gonzaga as Nikki Ramos and Tatiana Maslany as She-Hulk/Jennifer “Jen” Walters in Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney At Law exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. © 2022 MARVEL.
Putting Jennifer/ She-Hulk in absurd situations with characters such as Emil Blonsky/ Abomination (Tim Roth), Wong (Benedict Wong) and Titania (Jameela Jamil) adds more to the fun spectacle and keeps the audience guessing “What’s next?”
Some of us might be able to relate to Jennifer too when she’s treated differently in her She-Hulk form although they’re both the same person.
Jameela Jamil as Titania in Marvel Studios’ She-Hulk: Attorney At Law, exclusively on Disney+. Photo by Chuck Zlotnick. ©Marvel Studios 2022. All Rights Reserved.
Should you watch it?
Good comedy lies in great timing and it’s the same when it comes to breaking fourth walls.
I don’t know if it’s an editing or filming issue but a few of the fourth wall breaks felt jarring to me.
It’s still a bumpy ride but it’s great to get a glimpse of a superhero’s ordinary life and really get to know them.
Catch She-Hulk: Attorney at Law in action today on Disney Plus Hotstar on 18 August 2022.

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Abandoned Dog In Ipoh Found With The Most Infuriating Note Left By Irresponsible Owner

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It seems that our furry friends are just as affected by the Movement Control Order (MCO) as we are.
The tale of an adorable dog found wandering around the streets with a note around its neck by an Ipoh man has tugged at the heartstrings of Malaysians online.
Lionel Keith Vytialingam took to Facebook to share his story on finding a lone little dog running around aimlessly in the middle of a big road in Canning Garden while he was out on a grocery run.
As I was getting groceries, I caught sight of a lone lil dog running aimlessly in the middle of a big road Jalan Canning Estate in Canning Garden, Ipoh. Thank God it’s the MCO and traffic wasn’t the usual. Still, car and bike horns were blaring at this aimless lost creature. I held my breath each time she swerved into them or they into her.Lionel Keith Vytialingam, Facebook.
Keeping up with the furry little thing in his car, he stopped by the roadside and waited for the dog to approach him – all the while noticing a soggy note on her neck.
The abandoned dog was found with a note around its neck.(Credit: Lionel Keith Vytialingam/Facebook)
He wrote that after 10 minutes of staring at him, the dog finally decided to come near and plopped in front of him with the @most intense, most pleading eye contact” from under her matted fringe.Â
Hoping to find some information on the ownerâ€™s contact or address, he unfurled the note to find something that made him break down into tears instead.
The note that was attached to the abandoned dog.(Credit: Lionel Keith Vytialingam/Facebook).
But it was.. sigh, a different sorta note. And I broke down in tears, one hand firmly grasping onto her sticky knots of fur. I experienced all kinds of emotions, but very little foresight.Lionel Keith Vytialingam, Facebook.
He then brought home the 5-year-old goldendoodle, named Siggy by her previous owner, showered and fed her.
Upset by the negligence of Siggyâ€™s owner, Lionel cautioned people to not get a pet unless theyâ€™re ready for the full-time commitment and that the decision should not be based on mood swings.
PLEASE do not do not DO NOT abandon/leave/disown/un-own/’release’/’FREE’ your pets onto the streets. Reach out and ask for help, and speak up if you are desperate, use the internet if you can, call a friend maybe.Lionel Keith Vytialingam, Facebook.
His sentiments were echoed by several others who left comments commending Lionel while admonishing the doggoâ€™s irresponsible owner.
Screenshot from Facebook
Lionel has since updated that Siggy will be adopted by his brother after the MCO.

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Don’t Make The Same Mistake Twice, Malaysians Tell Anwar To Forget Mahathir

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It is difficult to gauge how Malaysians will vote in the coming 15th General Election (GE15).

But one thing is for sure, many Pakatan Harapan supporters do not want Opposition Leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim to reunite with his nemesis Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
Many were shocked that Anwar would even contemplate the idea after Dr Mahathir resigned as Prime Minister in 2020, which led to the collapse of the PH government.
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The collapse was blamed on the Sheraton Move, but Anwar’s supporters also believed that Dr Mahathir was going all out to prevent Anwar from taking over the premiership.
Previously, it was agreed that Dr Mahathir would pass the baton to his former protege two years after PH took over the federal government.
Bila MAHATHIR cuba berbaik kembali sama ANWAR itu bermakna PH di landasan tepat untuk menang 120 dari 222 parlimen bagi kembali memerintah MALAYSIA.Bolayan peduli abaikan dia https://t.co/9LcfDeHeTn jalan terus ke depan tanpa menoleh lagi.INI KALILAH #AyuhMalaysia #YakiniRakyat pic.twitter.com/6Ak3eFvTP4— Zuwairi Md Yusof (@md_zuwairi) October 21, 2022
Many said enough was enough, and they did not want another sudden government collapse.
Some pointed out that Mahathir is 94 and Anwar is 72, so they should both retire for good.
There’s a time to be stubborn and a time not . But I think the time for Mahathir with anwar could well be up— thisismyname (@wikiat) October 21, 2022
At the same time, some are unsure as they believe that Dr Mahathir might help PH to win again.
PRU14 Anwar jilat (Madey yg kata) Mahathir, PH menangPRU15 Mahathir jilat Anwar, PH boleh menang tak???Jelas sangat kan??? Anwar kalau tanpa Mahathir bukan sape2 pun, PM Tepi je.🤣— S.Ismael ايس.اسماعيل🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾 (@norris_anggun71) October 21, 2022
Anwar’s political allies in PH have also indicated that it is not a good idea to team up with Dr Mahathir again.
READ MORE: Anwar Was Misquoted On Collaboration With Dr Mahathir And Muhyiddin, Claims Guan Eng
Dr Mahathir recently posted a video on social media to sway Anwar.
The Langkawi MP and Parti Pejuang Tanahair (Pejuang) president said he would put away his ego and personal feelings to work with Anwar.

The Master And The Apprentice
If anyone knew Anwar’s strengths and weaknesses, it would be Dr Mahathir.
After all, Dr Mahathir, who is 22 years more senior than Anwar, was the one who brought the latter into mainstream politics.
Anwar, a former president of Malaysian Islamic Youth (ABIM), joined Umno shortly after Dr Mahathir became prime minister in 1981.
It is well-known that Anwar, given his religious fervour, was poised to join Umno’s arch-foe PAS before Dr Mahathir pried him away.
The camaraderie blossomed until September 1998, when Dr Mahathir sacked his deputy Anwar on claims of corruption and sodomy.
They later reunited in the run-up to the 14th GE in 2018, with Dr Mahathir visiting Anwar while he was still in prison.
Despite the many misgiving Anwar supporters have against Dr Mahathir, they credited him for securing Anwar’s royal pardon in 2018.

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CoA Sets 13 October For Management Of Sam Ke Ting’s ‘Basikal Lajak’ Case

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The Court of Appeal had set 13 October as the new date for clerk Sam Ke Ting’s appeal against her conviction and sentence for reckless driving that caused the death of eight teens on ‘basikal lajak’ in Johor Bahru back in 2017.

According to Harian Metro, Sam’s lawyer Harvinderjit Singh said the new date was set as the High Court grounds of judgment are still not ready.
On 28 October 2018, Sam was freed by the Johor Baru Magistrate’s Court for reckless driving and causing the death of the teenagers at Jalan Jalan Lingkaran Dalam, Johor Bahru, Johor, at 3.20am on Feb 18, 2017.
The eight teenagers that were killed in the fatal accident were Mohamad Azrie Danish Zulkefli, 14; Muhamad Shahrul Izzwan Azzuraimie, 14; Muhammad Firdauz Danish Mohd Azhar, 16; Fauzan Halmijan, 13; Mohamad Azhar Amir, 16; Muhammad Harith Iskandar Abdullah, 14; Muhammad Shahrul Nizam Marudin, 14 and Haizad Kasrin, 16.
However, in 2019, High Court judge Shahnaz Sulaiman allowed the prosecution’s appeal and remitted the case back to the Magistrate’s Court.
Sam was subsequently ordered to enter her defence on the reckless driving charge.
Magistrate Siti Hajar Ali, who heard the case in 2019, also discharged and acquitted Sam but the prosecution went on to file a second appeal to the High Court.
The case went on trial and on 13 April this year, High Court judge Abu Bakar Katar convicted Sam and sentenced her to six years in jail and an RM6,000 fine. The court also ordered Sam to serve another six months in prison if she failed to pay the fine.
On 18 April, Sam filed for an appeal at the Court of Appeal against her conviction and sentence.
She was also granted a stay of execution of her sentence and was released on bail of RM10,000 with one surety pending the hearing of her appeal.

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Captain Fedzrol’s Skills Help Keep Heli Passengers Safe

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The pilot of the helicopter that crashed in Brinchang, Cameron Highlands, stated that he used all of his expertise to protect the safety of his passengers during the emergency landing.

According to Bernama, Captain Fedzrol Norazam, 43, stated that he attempted to locate a secure landing site when a sudden gust of wind around midday made it challenging to control the helicopter until it approached the mountainous areas.
We used the regular route on the return journey from Gua Musang, however, rainy weather near Kampung Raja (Cameron Highlands) forced me to divert to an area before Brinchang, where it was not raining and has another helicopter route.Captain Fedzrol Norazam
When I passed this area, a strange thing happened…the wind pushed the helicopter higher and I felt something was wrong. I tried to control it (helicopter) as best I could but I did not tell the passengers so as not to cause panic.Captain Fedzrol Norazam
He added that he tried to turn around but the wind continued to push the helicopter higher and when they were at an altitude of 5,000 feet, it was difficult to go down and unstable even after using the full engine throttle.
After receiving a visit from Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin at the Raja Permaisuri Bainun Hospital (HRPB) yesterday, he described the frightening moments to the media.
(Credits: Bernama)
When Did This Incident Occur?
At 1.20 p.m. on Wednesday, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) tower alerted police of a helicopter crash at the Perak-Pahang border involving Fedzrol and five health ministry staff from the Flying Doctor Unit (PDU), Kinta district health office (PKD).
All  Passengers Were Found Safe
Five individuals were injured; medical officer Munirah Abd Rahman, 53; community nurse Hashilawati Hussin, 43; staff nurse Norhasikin Abu Seman, 38; health assistant Zainurol Fazlan Zainudin, 40; and assistant medical officer Muhamad Azlan Hanifah, 31.
Fedzrol says that he then changed his plan and used a technique that uses the pitch attitude of a helicopter to make sure that the impact starts at the back of the helicopter, protecting the people inside.
After crashing, I was unconscious for a few minutes. As soon as I woke up, I heard voices calling me and found that all the passengers had managed to get out to safety while I was still in the seat with my seat belt on and my hand still holding the controlsCaptain Fedzrol Norazam
Fedzrol sustained a head injury. While he was grateful that everyone made it out alive, he apologised for the tragedy.
He stated that the experience did not dampen his love for flying.
READ MORE: [Updated] Helicopter Crash in Cameron Highlands: All Six On Board Found Safe

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[Update]  Ain Husniza Met With Sg Buloh Police And Is Now Filing A RM5Mil Counter Suit

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In a turn of events after being hit by a RM1 million defamation suit, Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam will now file a RM5 million counter suit on the basis of being subjected to “emotional distress”.

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In a report by the Vibes, Ain appeared shaken and nervous as she arrived at the Sg Buloh district police headquarters today.
Present with her was her father Saiful Nizam Abdul Wahab along with Sg Buloh MP Sivarasa Rasiah, Petaling MP Maria Chin Abdullah and Seputeh MP Teresa Kok.
How it all started
Back in April, Ain took to her Social Media to reveal a male teacher at her school had allegedly made rape jokes.
According to her, the teacher explained there were many laws protecting sexual abuse against minors and therefore should “rape girls when they are older than 18, not the ones younger than 18.”
READ MORE: Schoolgirl Faces Rape Threats, Gets Accused Of Being Autistic After Exposing Teacher’s Rape Jokes
While many supported her courageous move, others were quick to be keyboard warriors sending threats and condemning her.
In solidarity with Ain Husniza
The Joint Action Group for Gender Equality (JAG) released a press statement to call upon the Ministry of Education to disclose the outcome of the internal inquiry into the incident, as a matter of great public interest.
The press statement also urged the teacher in question, out of respect for the integrity of the teaching profession, to retract his letter of demand to Ain, and to issue an apology accordingly.
Finally, they call upon the public to support and stand in solidarity behind Ain.

The press statement was endorsed by all 14 JAG member organisations including All Women’s Action Society (AWAM), 107 other organisations and associations, as well as 68 individuals.

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