KFC Launches Super Discount Lunch Deals At Just RM7.99 & Exclusive NFTs

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What’s the first thing you think of when we say Fried Chicken? For us, it’s KFC’s Finger Lickin’ Good tagline! Right?

Lunch Discounts
Did you know that KFC is offering discounts on their lunch combos called the Jimat Siang promo for a limited time only? Starting today from Monday to Thursday between 12 pm to 2 pm, you can get their six iconic combos at a fairly discounted price from as low as RM7.99. They’re available for dine-in, takeaway, and drive-thru at most (there are exceptions) KFC stores nationwide.
The six main and side menus are:
 Snack Plate Combo at RM12.99 (normal price: RM15.49)Dinner Plate Combo at RM16.99 (normal price: RM19.60)1pc-Rice Plate Combo at RM8.99 (normal price: RM10.49)2pc-Rice Plate Combo at RM12.99 (normal price: RM15.49)Zinger Classic Combo at RM10.99 (normal price: RM13.99)Colonel Burger Combo at RM7.99 (normal price: RM9.49)
(Credit: KFC Malaysia)
Guarantee Policy
Not just that, but they also announced their new ‘Quality Taste Guaranteed‘ policy where you can replace any chicken that you find unsatisfactory in quality in any way with another one. You can scan the unique QR code at the store, fill it in, submit the replacement form, and present the ‘thank you’ page at the counter to get a replacement.
One-Of-A-Kind NFTs
That’s not the best part. For those NFT lovers, KFC has made a collaboration with three talented local artists which are Wilson Ng, Book of Lai, and Arif Rahman to create 11 exclusive NFT artwork pieces in honour of their secret recipe blend of 11 herbs and spices. You can get the 8 exceptional NFTs called Original KFC Moments at OpenSea, the largest NFT marketplace while the remaining 3 can be won by social contests via KFC’s Instagram page. The bid ends in 5 days on the 16th so go and have a look at the creative artwork here.
Cool stuff huh? But what’s the occasion though?
KFC has been with us since our early years. Even our parents and grandparents know them. These initiatives above are all based on yesterday’s launch for their ‘Finger Lickin’ Good’ Campaign where they’re planning to reignite the passion and joy of KFC once felt by our families through all those years.
The claw machine in a giant Chicken Bucket behind the 3D billboard at Pavillion Elite. (Credit: KFC Malaysia)
Hey, they even have a claw machine on the launching! It’s so cute. You can check out and play with KFC Klaw for Chicken Claw Machine in a giant KFC Bucket at Piazza@Starhill Gallery. You can try and win KFC vouchers and cute Drummie Plushies until 9 June 2022 at scheduled dates and times.
So what are you waiting for? Go get the lunch deals or that plushie drumstick!

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Muafakat Nasional & Perikatan Nasional: What’s The Difference?

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UPDATE: Umno and PAS have registered Muafakat National with the Registrar of Societies (RoS) after both parties issued a joint statement to work together for the next General Election (GE15).

Bersatu was once touted as being part of that coalition but Umno made a u-turn recently after they’ve reconsidered on lending support to Perikatan Nasional government led by Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
What is Muafakat Nasional?
It’s the coalition of Pas and Umno created at the end of 2019 with the purpose of taking the former goverment, Pakatan Harapan (PH) for the next General Election – that was until the ruling party imploded.
Now with news that Bersatu is not joining them, only Umno and PAS are the component parties of Muafakat Nasional.
But what about Perikatan Nasional? The party coalition that Umno left just in July?
Here are the original component parties for PN in May:
Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu)Barisan Nasional (BN)UMNOMalaysian Indian Congress (MIC)Malaysian Chinese Association (MCA)PASGabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS)Parti Bersatu Sabah (PBS)Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR)
They have been the ruling coalition in the country with Bersatu President, Muhyiddin Yassin as Prime Minister after the resignation of Former Prime Minsiter Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
PN maintains a slim majority in Parliament, with 111 Members of Parliament (MPs) out of 222.
According to reports, after the departure of Umno, Perikatan will only have 5 component parties, which includes BN’s component parties while Pas and MIC has confirmed that they will remain in the coalition.

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[UPDATED] 125 Shipwrecked & Two Dead In Stormy Miri Seas At This Morning’s Maritime Disaster

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[UPDATE: The Malaysian Marine Department has confirmed that there have been two deaths among the Dayang Topaz crewmembers.]

A maritime disaster caused by stormy weather led to the wreckage of Dayang Topaz this morning with 125 crewmembers jumping into the stormy seas off Miri. One death has been confirmed.
Kapal terbabit dilaporkan hilang kawalan ketika cuaca buruk dan melanggar platform pelantar minyak di perairan berkenaan.Anak kapal itu seramai 124 orang berjaya diselamatkan, manakala seorang meninggal dunia.#MediaSelangor pic.twitter.com/TCemVuK5EE— Media Selangor (@Media_Selangor) October 27, 2020
Who said what: Malaysia Maritime Enforcement Agency (MMEA) confirmed the incident took place at 9.29am today. The workboat was wrecked with 62 crew members onboard while 125 jumped into the rough sea.
How did it get here: MMEA suspects an anchor cable snapped off during a storm and crashed onto the deck. The vessel lost control and crashed into an oil rig and 125 crewmembers jumped into the choppy sea with waves as high as 4 metres. Nearby vessels were immediately radioed for search and rescue as 4 people were initially reported missing. All 125 overboard have been found with two dead.
Credit: @maritimmalaysia/Facebook
Credit:@maritimmalaysia/Facebook
Credit: @maritimmalaysia/Facebook
What you need to know: Dayang Topaz is a maintenance vessel registered in Malaysia. The ship was located 7.7 nautical miles from Kuala Baram, Miri when it was hit by the storm.
Credit: @maritimmalaysia/Facebook
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INSIDEN KAPAL “DAYANG TOPAZ” ALAMI KECEMASAN DI PERAIRAN MIRI (MMEA/Facebook)
One dead, four missing, 121 rescued after ship sinks off Miri in Sarawak (The Edge)
INSIDEN KEMALANGAN KAPAL “DAYANG TOPAZ” DI PERAIRAN MIRI (Jabatan Laut Malaysia/Facebook)

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Exciting Shows From APAC Creators Take Centerstage At Disney Content Showcase 2022

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This year’s Disney Content Showcase, held at Singapore’s Marina Bay Sands, revealed Disney’s upcoming slate of theatrical productions from its major studios, particularly Originals from the APAC region.

Our aspiration is for stories from the Asia Pacific region to be a key pillar for the next 100 years. Our curated content from APAC is a key part of the unparalleled storytelling and creative excellence The Walt Disney Company is known for, and we look forward to further showcasing storytelling excellence from the region on the world stage.,” said Executive Vice President of Original Content Strategy at The Walt Disney Company APAC, Carol Choi.
TRP attended the Disney Content Showcase APAC 2022 to check out the list of exciting titles to keep an eye out for.
Indonesia
Jurnal Risa. Image: Disney
The content line-up from Indonesia features some of their best stars such as Adinia Wirasti (Mendua), Chelsea Islan (Tira), Deva Mahendra (Teluh Darah), and Refal Hady (Wedding Agreement The Series).
Horrorphiles should check out Jurnal Risa, a story based on writer Risa Saraswati’s experience with the supernatural.
Mendua (Between Two Hearts) – the adaptation of the BAFTA award-winning Doctor Foster premieres on 17 December 2022Hubungi Agen Gue! (The Talent Agency)Jurnal Risa (Risa’s Journal: From The Danur Universe)Tira (from the Bumilangit superhero universe)Teluh Darah (Blood Curse)Wedding Agreement The Series Season 2
South Korea
Choi Min Sik returns to television for the first time in 26 years in Big Bet. Image: Disney
An exciting array of Kdramas is coming to Disney Plus starring big names such as Choi Min Sik,  Lee Donghwi, and Squid Games’ Heo Sungtae in Big Bet.
Legendary actor Choi Min Sik returns to television for the first time in 26 years in a story about surviving insurmountable odds.
READ MORE: Big Bet Director And Actors Lee Donghwi, Heo Seungtae Peel The Layers Behind The Show
The other upcoming shows are:
Big Bet (premieres on 21 December 2022)ConnectMovingThe Zone 2: Survival MissionCall It LoveShadow Detective Season 2RACESoundtrack #2The Worst of Evil
K-pop fans will be delighted to watch their beloved idols in upcoming documentaries, namely:
BTS Monuments: Beyond The StarNCT127 The Lost Boys (working title)J-Hope Solo Documentary (working title)Super Junior: The Last Man Standing
Japan
Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc. Image: Disney/ Kodansha
Disney is collaborating with leading publishing house Kodansha to include Japanese anime in the streaming portfolio.
Some of the Japanese anime titles that will be available on Disney Plus are:
Tokyo Revengers: Christmas Showdown Arc (premiering in January 2023)SyndualityProject BULLET (working title)Phoenix: EDEN17Murai In Love
Other than anime, there are exciting and thrilling Japanese TV shows in the line-up such as:
Gannibal
Gannibal is a thrilling live-action adaptation of the hit manga about dark and mysterious disappearances in a remote Japanese village. The show will premiere in Disney Plus Hotstar on 28 December 2022.
Dragons of Wonderhatch
Dragons of the Wonderhatch is the first Disney+ Hotstar original fantasy series from Japan and is a hybrid between live-action and anime. The story focuses on Nagi, a high school girl in the real world, and Tyme, a boy who lives in a world where dragon riders exist. It stars Sena Nakajima as Nagi, Daiken Okudaira as Tyme, Yoshito Emmanuelle playing Nagi’s friend Son, and Mackenyu Arata playing the dragon rider Akuta.
House of the Owl
Mackenyu also stars in House of the Owl with Min Tanaka. The story followsRyutaro Ogami, Japan’s number-one fixer, revered for his ability to guide Japan’s politicians and most senior business leaders through sensational and career-ending scandals unscathed.
Australia & New Zealand
Thomas Brodie-Sangster Jack Dawkins, aka The Artful Dodger. Image: Disney
From Australia and New Zealand, the audience gets to enjoy psychological thrillers and dramas.
The Clearing is a psychological thriller based on the acclaimed novel “In the Clearing” by J.P. Pomare, while The Artful Dodger is a heist drama featuring a popular character from Oliver Twist.
The ClearingLast Days of the Space AgeThe Artful Dodger
Walt Disney Animation Studios
Iwaju and Wish. Image: Disney
Iwaju
In Disney’s first-of-its-kind collaboration with Pan-African comic book entertainment company Kugali, Iwaju tells the coming-of-age story of Tola, a young heiress from the wealthy island, and her best friend Kole, a self-taught tech expert and loving son from the mainland, both of whom must challenge the status quo.
Wish
As Walt Disney Animation Studios celebrates its 100th year, the all-new originalfeature film Wish asks the question: “How did the wishing star, upon which somany Disney characters wished, come to be?”
Wish features the voices of Academy Award®-winning actress Ariana DeBose as Asha, and Alan Tudyk as Valentino, a pyjama-wearing goat. The epic animated musical is helmed by Chris Buck (Frozen, Frozen 2) and Fawn Veerasunthorn (Raya and the Last Dragon).
Wish releases Fall 2023.
Marvel Studios
(L-R): Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man, Kathryn Newton as Cassandra “Cassie” Lang, Evangeline Lilly as Hope Van Dyne/Wasp in Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2022 MARVEL.
Marvel Studios will begin its Phase 5 with Ant-Man and the Wasp Quantumania. The other titles in store include:
Secret InvasionGuardians of the Galaxy Vol. 3The MarvelsLoki Season 2
READ MORE: Marvel Studios Reveals Phase 5 Complete Lineup, First Phase 6 Details Revealed
Disney (Live action)
Halle Bailey as Ariel in Disney’s live-action THE LITTLE MERMAID. Photo courtesy of Disney. © 2022 Disney Enterprises, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
It’s not the first time or the last time that Disney will remake its classics into live-action movies with a twist.
READ MORE: 8 Live-Action Disney Movies Announced At D23 Expo 2022
The Little Mermaid features Halle Bailey as Ariel and a host of talented casts such as Awkwafina, Daveed Diggs, Javier Bardem and Melissa McCarthy as the sea-witch Ursula.
In Snow White, Gal Gadot assumes the role of the Evil Queen while Rachel Zegler plays the titular character.
In Mufasa: The Lion King, the audience goes back into the past to witness how Mufasa became one of the greatest kings of the Pride Lands.
The Haunted Mansion, inspired by the classic theme park ride, arrives a little late for Halloween but will continue to serve a spooky yet entertaining story.
The Little MermaidSnow WhiteHaunted MansionMufasa: The Lion KingPeter Pan & Wendy
Lucasfilm
(L-R): The Mandalorian (Pedro Pascal) and Grogu in Lucasfilm’s THE MANDALORIAN, season three, exclusively on Disney+. ©2022 Lucasfilm Ltd. & TM. All Rights Reserved.
The audience can expect more stories from the world of Star Wars and the return of the iconic adventurer Indiana Jones.
The Mandalorian Season 3AhsokaStar Wars: Visions Volume 2Star Wars: The Bad Batch Season 2The AcolyteIndiana Jones 5
Pixar
ELEMENTAL, Disney and Pixar’s all-new, original feature film releasing June 16, 2023, features the voices of Leah Lewis and Mamoudou Athie as Ember and Wade, respectively. In a city where fire-, water-, land-, and air-residents live together, this fiery young woman and go-with-the-flow guy are about to discover something elemental: how much they actually have in common. “Elemental” is directed by Peter Sohn and produced by Denise Ream. © 2022 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
Prepare to cry your eyes out with heartfelt shows from Pixar (as always).
Elemental is inspired by director Peter Sohn’s childhood in New York after his parents emigrated from Korea in the early 1970s and built a bustling grocery store in the Bronx.
READ MORE: Director Peter Sohn Shares His Story In Pixar’s Elemental And The Challenges Of Making The Film
The four upcoming animated shows to look forward to:
ElementalElioInside Out 2Win or Lose
Movies
(L-R): Ronal, Tonowari, and the Metkayina clan in 20th Century Studios’ AVATAR: THE WAY OF WATER. Photo courtesy of 20th Century Studios. © 2022 20th Century Studios. All Rights Reserved.
Avatar: The Way of Water
James Cameron brings the audience back to Pandora. Set more than a decade after the events of the first film, Avatar: The Way of Water begins to tell the story of the Sully family (Jake, Neytiri, and their kids), the trouble that follows them, the lengths they go to keep each other safe, the battles they fight to stay alive, and the tragedies they endure.

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War Machine Brings Much-Needed Cheer To Frontliners

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As if straight out of the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), War Machine took to the road yesterday to meet up with Malaysian frontliners.

But instead of Colonel James Rupert “Rhodey” Rhodes, inside the armor was Muhammad Faizal Muda, an administrative assistant at the Temerloh Hospital.
And while the 37-year-old may not be powered by Tony Stark’s Arc Reactor, he is powered by a heart of gold.
He wanted to show his gratitude to the frontliners of the coronavirus pandemic as the country works to stop the spread of COVID-19.
On Tuesday, clad in a blue Iron Patriot version of War Machine’s hulking armored suit, Muhammad Faizal was taken around in a police car to visit frontliners manning roadblocks.
He spoke to the men in blue and soldiers, and paid a visit to the Temerloh district police headquarters (IPD).
As hospital staff, I fully understand how our frontliners are being overwhelmed and I want to reassure others that we will get through this.Muhammad Faizal Muda
Muhammad Faizal encouraging a police officer during a visit to the Temerloh IPD.
“I want to reassure each other that we will get through this,” he said.
The Malaysian War Machine, who mainly dresses up as Marvel’s Iron Man, has been grounded since the Movement Control Order (MCO) started in March last year.
Prior to it, he had been bringing cheer to kids and adults alike across Malaysia.
His showmanship is always in demand at charity events, carnivals and birthday parties across the country.
The Movement Control Order (MCO) on March 16 last year put an abrupt halt to his showmanship.
Muhammad Faizal was inspired after watching the first MCU Iron Man movie in 2008.
Muhammad Faizal Muda (right) poses for a photo in his Iron Man (Avengers) suit with a fellow cosplayer.
He makes his Iron Man and War Machine costumes using a material called EVA Foam which is an excellent material for constructing costumes and props of all different kinds.
There are five different Iron Man suits in his collection, with each costing no less than RM3,000.
Although Iron Man is his favourite character from the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU), he also has other superhero suits: Spider-Man, Ant-Man, Ultraman, Kamen Rider Black, a Stormtrooper, Black Panther, Power Rangers and Optimus Prime.
He previously appeared as Spider-Man at the grand opening of Marvel Studios: Ten Years Of Heroes exhibition at Pavilion Kuala Lumpur on 27 June 2019.
Being able to bring a smile or a laughter, especially to children, means everything in the world to me.Muhammad Faizal Muda

We’ve also written about another cosplayer in East Malaysia who helped the needy last year. READ MORE: Real Life Superhero: Nearly 100 Needy Sabah Households Rescued By Iron Man

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Malaysia Wins Best Health & Medical Tourism Destination Of The Year Again

Malaysia Healthcare took home the title of Destination Of The Year at the International Medical Travel Journal (IMTJ) Medical Travel Awards 2020. This is the fourth time our healthcare service has won this award.
The news was shared by Director-General of Health Tan Sri Dato’ Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah on his Facebook page:

On top of that, the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council was recognised as the Cluster of the Year. In this case, “cluster” refers to the region that showcases best public and private sector partnerships.
Four private healthcare institutions have also brought home awards in individual categories:
Thomson Hospital Kota Damansara – Best Quality InitiativeSunway Fertility Centre – International Fertility Clinic of the YearPrince Court Medical Centre – International Hospital of the YearSunway Eye Centre – International Eye Clinic of the Year
Chief Executive Officer of the Malaysia Healthcare Travel Council (MHTC) Sherene Azli said that the council is “extremely honoured” to bring home two of the biggest awards of the night.

It is a privilege to receive the ‘Destination of the Year’ and ‘Cluster of the Year’ awards yet again as it signifies the global trust in our country’s excellent healthcare travel infrastructure and exemplary patient journey experience which have been made possible thanks to the dedication and effort from all parties.CEO of MHTC Sherene Azli

Dr. Noor Hisham also congratulated the Malaysia Healthcare team and dedicated the award to all their stakeholders in his Facebook post.

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No More OTP, Maybank To Fully Use Secure2u Authentication By June 2023

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There have been several financial scams involving the potential hacking of SMS One-Time Passwords (OTP) which has caused victims to lose a lot of money from their bank accounts.

Malayan Banking Bhd (Maybank) has announced that it’ll fully migrate to a more secure authentication method via Secure2u by June 2023.
The move is in line with Bank Negara’s direction for banks to move to a secure authentication method.
READ MORE: BNM Wants Banks To Stop Using SMS OTP Because It’s No Longer Secure
According to The Star, Secure2u will be used for online activities or transactions related to account opening, fund transfers and payments, including changes to personal information and account settings.
For now, Maybank only allows one Secure2u device per account holder/customer to minimise the possibility of a customer’s online banking details being compromised or used by a third party.
There’s also an added security measure in the form of an alert from Maybank via SMS, push notification and an email when Secure2u is registered on a new device.

Maybank will introduce a cooling-off period when customers enable Secure2u on a different device to prevent unauthorised Secure2u approvals by the fourth quarter of 2022.
The cooling-off period before the activation of Secure2u on a new mobile device will provide sufficient time for customers to verify and report to the Bank in case of any unauthorised registration.
Secure2u was introduced in April 2017 so Maybank customers could conveniently and safely authorise Maybank2u and MAE transactions via Secure Verification (one-tap approval) and Secure transaction activation codes (a six-digit TAC number generated on the mobile app).
READ MORE: Maybank Will Stop Using SMS TAC from 8 March
READ MORE: Beware Of SMSSpy Scam Especially If You’re Using Android, Maybank Warns

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Kedah Man Arrested While Lodging Police Report After He Violently Refused To Wear A Face Mask

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A man who visited a police station in Kulim, Kedah to make a report about a fight, got himself into a scuffle with a police officer after refusing to wear a face mask.

Reportedly, the 51-year-old suspect was stopped and reprimanded by an officer at the station for not wearing a mask out in public.
The man later threw a fit and started verbally and physically provoking the officer.
Police said that the man was aggressive and had cussed at as well as pushed the officer, besides tossing a bag he was carrying at the latter.
The suspect even tried to record what was happening on his phone, before he was finally arrested.
Police mentioned that the man had a prior criminal record and that the incident was being investigated under the Penal Code for assaulting a police officer as well as the Police Act 1967 for disorderly conduct in a police station.

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Build a track for basikal lajak? Why kids are racing on highways

During our time, social problems affecting students included truancy, skipping school to spend the day at cyber cafes and underage smoking.
Kids these days arenâ€™t doing any of these anymore though. Instead, theyâ€™re vaping and modifying their bicycles into basikal lajaks.

And these social problems might be worse than ours considering how fatal the basikal lajak trend can be.
FYI, in case you didn’t already know about the trend, basikal lajak are basically modified bicycles with spruced-up handlebars, lowered front forks and safety brakes removed.
In the last few months, the trend has become more popular with motorists regularly seeing kids dangerously riding these modified bicycles on public roads and highways.
Now that the activity is becoming widespread across the nation, Malaysians have been busy discussing the issue, talking about why the activity is becoming so popular, who is to blame for this social problem and how it should be tackled.
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Recently, Pertubuhan Kebajikan dan Dakwah Islamiah Malaysia (Pekida) Kelantan suggested that since we canâ€™t stop kids from taking part in racing their basikal lajaks, the government should instead build a facility that allows them to practice their hobby in a safe environment.

â€œBefore this, there were a lot of problems caused by these young riders on public roads. Yes, they should not do it on public roads. But, what other suitable areas can they do this activity?So the government should think of a way to handle the issue, and take the initiative to prepare a proper place for them.â€
 Mudzahar Makhtar via Sinar Harian (translated from BM to English)
Although most social media users disagreed with Mudzahar. He has the right idea: Kids need a safe place to spend time doing things they’ll enjoy.
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 Kids are nuts.
On Twitter, user @FrenchSuriRumah put forth an interesting argument.
She suggested five deeply rooted problems that she believes are leading to kids taking part in this dangerous activity:

4. Absence of public playground that is made for teenagers5. Lack of public libraries that is filled with comic books!
I can go on and on la….
See the problems deeper la. Budak basikal lajak are victims of our broken systems.
â€” SuriRumah Perancis (@FrenchSuriRumah) November 1, 2019

According to her, the basikal lajak problem is actually just a symptom of a much larger social problem and the real victims here are these kids.
And @FrenchSuriRumah might be on to something here.
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In a 2014 survey conducted by the Women, Family and Community Development Ministry, juvenile offenders in correctional centres worldwide admitted that curiosity and boredom were among the main reasons why they got into trouble with the law.
Boredom is actually a normal response for growing children and IT CAN motivate them to find something meaningful to do.
However, problems occur when children have no positive role models or parental supervision to guide them into directing their energy into something useful and healthy.
The skate park in Section 13, Shah Alam is popular among the teens in the area. (Picture credit: Dunia Sukan)
The 2014 survey also found that half of the juvenile respondents came from families earning less than RM1,000 a month.
These parents were working several jobs or overtime to make ends meet and this led to them becoming unable to spend time or pay attention to their children.
As @FrenchSuriRumah’s tweet suggests, there is a systemic failure in keeping pre-teens and teens, especially those in poor communities, occupied with healthy activities.

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For Under RM10, This Subang Eatery Sells Authentic China-Style Dumplings Bursting With Goodness

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China is legendary for their dumplings, stuffed full with succulent choice filling of juicy pork, chicken, shrimp, fish, or vegetables.

The good news is, you won’t have to fly yourself to China for some delicious dumplings, because you can get it in Subang Jaya for under RM10!
Credit: TRP
Yu Ji Noodle House sells authentic handmade dumplings and hand-pulled China-style noodle soups. Helmed by a husband-and-wife team, Stephen Yue and Lina Tan, Yu Ji Noodle House has been catering to hungry patrons since 1 April 2018.
Stephen runs the restaurant, while Lina manages the kitchen and the food. In fact, the China-native from Xi’an is the one who cooks and prepares the dumplings and noodles daily.
Plenty of dumplings to go around.(Credit: TRP)
I had to change my recipe a little to suit Malaysian tastebuds. [Stephen’s] family found the dumpling skin too thick, and they said there was too much vegetables and not enough meat!Lina Tan to TRP
For the Malaysians more used to wontons, which have a much thinner skin and a small wrap of minced meat, these China-style dumplings (shui jiao) might be unexpectedly filling.
Each dumpling is pretty hefty.(Credit: TRP)
Chinese dumplings served in China have a thick, doughy skin and an extremely generous amount of greens, most often stronger-smelling ones such as chives and spring onions. The dumplings are also traditionally eaten with sliced ginger and vinegar.
When asked how she learned to make the dumpling so delicious, Lina laughed heartily.
It’s nothing special. Literally everyone back home knows how to cook. I’ve been making dumplings with my grandmother and mother since I was a young girl.Lina to TRP
Hand-pulled noodles with a drizzle of chili oil on top. The noodles are rather thick and delightfully chewy.(Credit: TRP)
Her experience certainly shows in her dishes, which are deftly and expertly made. The dumplings in soup (shui jiao) are flavourful and pair extremely well with the chewy, thick noodles and the light yet savoury clear soup.
The crispy fried dumplings (guo tie) are a beautiful marriage between a juicy interior and a crunchy exterior. If sliced ginger and vinegar isn’t your thing, try asking for their chili oil to dip in instead.
The fried dumpling (guo tie). As you can tell, most of the filling is green and the skin is rather thick, which does make for a more satisfying bite.(Credit: TRP)
Yu Ji Noodle House is definitely worth a visit if you enjoy balls of meat wrapped in dough.
Stephen Yue (middle) and Lina Tan (right).(Credit: TRP)
Restoran Yu Ji Noodle House37, Jalan Nilam 1/2,Taman Teknologi Tinggi Subang,47500 Subang Jaya, SelangorMonday-Friday 7:00am-3.30pmSaturday 7:00am-2:30pm
Check out our video review below!

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I Am Groot – The Most Adorable Character In The MCU Takes Center Stage In New Series [Review]

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The Marvel Cinematic Universe’s most adorable character to date, Baby Groot, is as cheeky as you remember in Disney Plus’s new animated series titled I Am Groot.

The new series consists of five shorts that are out of the canon story and will not have any effect on the live-action Guardian of the Galaxy stories.
Executive producer Brad Winderbaum said the series shows Baby Groot’s journey of self-discovery.
We wanted to revisit the character and tell stories about the period in his life when he was a little kid. This idea of self-discovery, of a little kid learning their world, felt like exciting new territory for us.Executive producer Brad Winderbaum
Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel) in Marvel Studios’ I AM GROOT exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 MARVEL.
The simplest way to describe I Am Groot is it’s about a toddler doing toddler things. Just like a human toddler, Baby Groot (Vin Diesel) starts each day with wondrous curiosity.
His childlike curiosity eventually leads to accidental destruction because he throws a tantrum when things don’t go his way.
Sometimes, the damage isn’t too great because he gets distracted by another new thing or a new discovery.
After all, the chaos caused by Baby Groot and his flaws is what makes him a beloved character to fans.
He [Groot] doesn’t always make the right choices, but he learns from his mistakes. He can be a bit of a rascal sometimes, but it’s fun to watch him try things. It’s fun to watch him fail, and it’s even more fun to watch him succeed.Executive producer Brad Winderbaum
Keeping close to the vein of Guardians of the Galaxy, the show is peppered with catchy tunes that will have young children bopping to it.
Groot (voiced by Vin Diesel) in Marvel Studios’ I AM GROOT exclusively on Disney+. © 2022 MARVEL.
Who is the show for?
The show is perfect for families, young children and anyone who wants a light, entertaining watch.
Parents and child carers will definitely feel seen in one of the episodes where a ‘responsible guardian’ lectures Baby Groot in the middle of the mayhem.
Catch Baby Groot in action in I Am Groot on Disney Plus starting Wednesday, 10 August.

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Men Who Care About The Environment Are More Attractive To Women

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Well, well, well. We already knew that being eco-friendly was beneficial for the environment, but now it looks like doing so will also be beneficial to our love lives.

A recent study found that while it was true eco-conscious men were perceived as more feminine, this doesn’t actually turn out to hurt their chances with women.
In fact, being eco-conscious and exhibiting such “feminine” qualities is actually sought after by women because these actions signal men’s long-term mating value and is a reliable sign that they are good partners.
The study was conducted via an online survey in the USA. Men were shown images of green and non-green products and then asked to make inferences about who would buy these products, including whether or not they would be committed fathers to their children or committed partners to their wives.
The study results showed that men who owned green products were eco-friendlier, more altruistic, and more importantly, are perceived to be better dads and partners. These results agree with previous research that men who engage in eco-friendly alternatives are seen as more caring, less selfish, and more committed.
Basically, men who engage in eco-friendly behaviours are more desirable to women who are looking for long-term relationships, because it signals being a good long-term partner.
So if you’re looking for love, maybe start by loving your environment first! And who knows, the right one might just be attracted by your attention to being eco-friendly.

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Here’s What The Public Has To Say About “Anwar The Untold Story” After Cinema Release

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After years of prepping for the Anwar Ibrahim movie, the film is finally ready for the public to view.

According to Viva Westi, the writer and director of the film, the film was in the works since 2011, way before the role of PMX was even possible for Anwar.
The production took RM10 million to make and according to Berita Harian, even on the first day of its release, the film already managed to collect RM1 million, the first biopic film in Malaysia to do so.
Having been released in cinemas nationwide on 18 May, now many have their own say of the movie.
It was nauseating – Khairuddin Abu Hassan
GTA politician and Dr Mahathir loyalist, Khairuddin Abu Hassan recently gave his view on the “controversial” film.
According to him, the nauseating film was a propaganda element to slander and tarnish the reputation of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and at the same time position himself to be a “godfather”.
He further stated that the film had a lot of misleading facts and claimed that it was done without proper research.
Saya baru menonton filem ‘Anwar The Untold Story’ yang amat memualkan serta meloyakan.Filem ‘haprak’ yang berunsur propaganda untuk memfitnah dan mencemarkan reputasi Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad sekaligus mengangkat diri sendiri seperti ‘Godfather.’ pic.twitter.com/dE1fB4jV5U— Khairuddin Abu Hassan (@DSKhairuddin) May 18, 2023
Mixed reviews
Apart from the point of view of a Mahathir loyalist, some other people gave their honest reviews of the movie. Some loved it.
They highlighted the strengths of the movie, which were Acha Septriasa’s exceptional acting skills in portraying Dr Wan Azizah’s emotional journey as a supportive wife.
They also said that the movie was quite moving, as it depicts Anwar’s harrowing personal life and turbulent career from the year 1993 and 1998.
Because it’s such an uplifting story, many people, young and old, came to watch the film and give their support.
Filem Mat Kilau dulu yg dtg mostly Melayu. Vibe die mcm Tanah MelayuFilem Anwar The Untold Story ni multi-racial dtg menonton, segenap lapisan umur pulak tu sampai pakcik makcik naik wheelchair skali join. Real Malaysia vibe 🥰Bonus: Filem Anwar ni berjaya menaikkan martabat… pic.twitter.com/OscMPtyKpZ— MakLampirBeraya 🥰 (@ArwahMaklampir) May 19, 2023
REVIEW JUJUR ANWAR THE UNTOLD STORY: 7/10Aku baru selesai tonton filem ANWAR. Ini review jujur aku. Cerita ini kekuatannya pada aku ada 2. 1) Kisah Anwar itu sendiri 2) Acha Septriasa membawa watak Wan Azizah. Awal cerita standby tisu. Aku yang laki pun gugur air mata. pic.twitter.com/oynZs1PAcu— Mad Marquez (@madmarquez) May 18, 2023
Anwar The Untold StoryWarning: Review yang bias sebab follow reformasi dari duluI cried and I cried. Jalan cerita lompat-lompat, tapi husbae yang tak follow politik pun faham.Cons dia banyak scene lompat-lompat and of course actors lain tak bunyi melayu /// pic.twitter.com/sRycblv5nF— Izzati Rosdi (@xatyrosdi) May 18, 2023
However, the movie did have quite a lot of drawbacks that a lot of people could agree with.
For starters, because of the shortening of the 180-minute movie to a 100-minute movie, the storyline is quite choppy and jumpy. The transition was all over the place, some say, and the dialogues were quite cringy.
– Cringey, bad dialogues– Actors were in DIRE NEED of a dialect coach– Good moments wasted by choppy editing and lazy directing– Everyone in the cinema groaned at Nurul Izzah– Farid as Anwar Ibrahim was meh at best– Acha as Wan Azizah carried the movie#AnwarTheUntoldStory pic.twitter.com/Sin8bkCXbe— neddo khan (@neddokhan) May 19, 2023
Besides that, the film was mostly an Indonesian production with only a few Malaysian cast such as Farid Kamil and Hasnul Rahmat. They filmed most of the film in Indonesia and only some in Malaysia.
Because of that, a lot of people complain that the accents in the film aren’t authentic and it’s a bit hard to imagine it to be a Malaysian film.
Sorry dissapointed of #AnwarTheUntoldStory Berdasarkan apa yang i tonton, character Nurul Izzah dan Wan Azizah seakan tidak kena. Mungkin sbb perbezaan dialect dan accent yang tak sama dgn bahasa Melayu baku yg biasa kita dengarPemilihan pelakon memainkan peranan yang sgt besar— RA (@faizalabdhalim_) May 19, 2023
With every movie, of course, there are pros and cons, which leave some room for improvement in the future. Everyone is entitled to their own opinions, so it makes sense to have lots of mixed reviews about the film, right?
You can watch Anwar: The Untold Story in cinemas around you and tell us what you honestly think of the movie. Was it that bad or does it deserve some credit too?
READ MORE: Anwar, The Untold Story Receives Mixed Reviews After Last Night’s Premiere
READ MORE: Anwar Ibrahim Is Getting His Own Movie, With Farid Kamil As The Lead

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[Watch] “He Sounds Like P Ramlee” Smule User’s Unconventional Cover Of A Local Hit Song Wows Listeners

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With the emergence of social media platforms such as Smule and Tiktok, there are a lot of aspiring artists out there posting videos of them covering new and old songs alike, with a fresh take.

While some do it for fame and money, others just wanted to pass time while there are also those that just do it for the laugh.
Whatever the reason they chose to share their artistry take with the public, not every day do these hopeful singers catch the attention of veteran rock artists.
Recently, Bumiputra Rockers frontman, Johari Mat Rozekhi, better known as Joey, shared a video of a man rocking the “Tiara” song made popular by the band Kris in 1991 – albeit with a very unique style – by mimicking the late Tan Sri P. Ramlee.

Joey applauds the man’s fresh take on the song, saying that it really rolls back old memories.
The video had since been shared almost 4,000 times by Facebook users with the majority of them saying that the man’s cover of the song was lit.

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[Watch] ‘Gong-Gong’ & Grandson Have a Kung Fu Bout To Make Their Own Luck In Maxis CNY Ad

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Malaysia’s festive seasons wouldn’t be complete without some chirpy and cheery audio-visual entertainment to commemorate the occasion and invoke some much-wanted nostalgia.

This year, Maxis showcased a colourful mix of the old and new with their latest entry to Malaysia’s evergrowing CNY video ad playlist with their short film titled “Make Our Luck”.
Read More: [Watch] 10 Chinese New Year Ads That Will Make You Want To ‘Balik Kampung’ Now
The video features a family who endeavours to make their lunar new year celebrations extra “huat” and share the experience together with strangers.
At the start of the film, we follow a young boy named Didi on his journey back to his “Gong-Gong” or grandfather’s home that the latter turned into a cosy inn or homestay for guests.
However, because of the recent pandemic, Gong-Gong has been struggling to fill in bookings.
Not to be deterred, the elderly man went all out on decorating his humble “Lucky Homestay” in an effort to ring in some luck for the festive holidays.
(Credit: Maxis via YouTube)
Being an old fashioned sorta’ guy, Gong-Gong believes that lavishing his home with CNY decorations would bring good “feng shui” and welcome more guests to stay over.
But, his young and techno-savvy grandson proposed a different idea in attracting people by making his grandfather’s inn go viral on social media.
Thus began the “kung fu” battle between the seasoned senior and the jovial junior to see whose got what it takes to bring on good luck, fortune, health and visitors to the homestay.
The pair soon realises that it takes the combined spirit of tradition and the convenience of modern technology to open the doors of auspiciousness.
Together they learn that the best kind of luck happens when people forge ahead together hand-in-hand, combining the wisdom of the old and some new-age gumption.

Maxis is ringing in the festive season with the amalgamation of tradition and technology through its festive film ‘Make Our Luck’ and special livestream sessions with the renowned Datuk Joey Yap, Founder and Chief Consultant of Joey Yap Consulting Group, on ‘How to Make Our Luck’ for 2022.
A big adopter of tech and digitalisation, Joey Yap’s ways of feng shui consultation requires one to take action beyond placing an ornament or wearing a lucky colour.
The first livestream session on 10 Feb at 8:30pm on Maxis’ Facebook page is open to all, while the second livestream session on 11 Feb at 8.30pm is exclusively for Maxis’ SME customers, where they stand a chance to win a one-on-one Business Coaching session with Joey Yap’s team of consultants.
Learn more about how you can make your own luck this CNY with Maxis, here.

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MRSM Kuantan Students Harassed By Unknown Person, Uniforms And Hair Cut Up

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A 14-year-old girl studying in a MARA Junior Science College (MRSM) in Kuantan has been harassed by an unknown person since June 2022 until now.

Someone kept cutting up her school uniforms that were hung outside to dry, scribbled on the bathroom walls and even wrote a threatening note to her.
The last straw was when the girl and her roommates woke up to discover someone had cut their hair short while they slept.
However, the girl’s mother, Nazrah Mohamed, claimed that no actions had been taken by the school management and wardens to solve the harrowing issue.

In fact, the school allegedly accused her daughter of being the perpetrator when she kept reporting the incidences to them.
Nazrah also discovered that other students staying in the same block as her daughter faces similar harassment as well.
According to Sinar Harian, Nazrah said it was unacceptable that no action was taken until today. She hopes the matter will be resolved soon and will not hesitate to take legal action.
Is MRSM Kuantan waiting for lives to be lost before they take action?The victim’s mother, Nazrah Mohamed
What happened?
On Friday (17 June 2022), her daughter’s blue school uniform and a senior’s batik shirt that were hung outside to dry were scribbled on.
After reporting to a Form 5 senior, a roll call was held to find the culprit but they couldn’t find who did it.
On Sunday (19 June), her daughter found her yellow school uniform with the sleeves cut off. When she reported to the seniors, they said they would try to investigate on their own first before reporting to the warden.

The next day, Nazrah phoned the chief warden to follow up on the case but found no one reported the matter to the chief warden.
After checking with the students, the chief warden confirmed that they were trying to solve the case on their own. Nazrah questioned whether it’s normal for the school to leave these things up to kids to solve.
The harassment continued and the perpetrator kept getting away with it. Her daughter’s blue school uniform and another student’s PJ shirt were scribbled on 26 June.
On the same day, the walls of the bathroom were scribbled on and it was reported to the warden.
However, five wardens called up her daughter and accused her of doing all the pranks. They allegedly pressured her to admit to the acts.

On 3 July, her daughter’s roommate found the slippers outside arranged in a snake-like pattern and the bathroom door was scribbled on. Once again, they reported the matter to a senior.
Nazrah phoned the vice principal of student development (TPPP) to follow up on the case on 14 July (Thursday).
The vice principal claimed they sent Nazrah’s daughter for counselling and reported her daughter has anxiety and high-stress levels. The vice principal recommended that her daughter needed psychiatric treatment.
Nazrah took her daughter to see the psychiatrist, who then told Nazrah that her daughter was healthy and fine. After a clinical interview, the psychiatrist said her daughter didn’t exhibit any anxiety, depression or stress.
Meeting with the school management
On 22 July, Nazrah met with the principal, vice principal, chief warden, school counsellor and another warden to discuss the matter.
The principal admitted that they made a mistake. However, Nazrah said the statement from everyone wasn’t consistent.
Feeling displeased with the meeting outcome, Nazrah lodged a police report against the school management and also filed a complaint with SISPAA under the Education Ministry.

On 7 August, a group of seniors found five blue shirts that were cut up. The next day, they found five yellow school uniforms, including Nazrah’s daughter’s tudung, were cut up.
On the same night, a Form 3 student, who stays in the same dorm, found a threatening note addressed to Nazrah’s daughter.
The harassment then escalated on 12 August when her daughter and her roommates woke up to find that someone had cut their hair short in the night.
Nazrah said she still hasn’t received any updates from the school and police.

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Genshin Impact x Domino’s Pizza Is Landing In Malaysia On 14 Sept!

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Travellers, are you ready? There’s a Genshin Impact x Domino’s Pizza collaboration that will land in Malaysia, Singapore, and Thailand!

Called Paimon’s Gastronomical Journey, this collaboration will allow fans of the online game to pick up exclusive merchandise at ALL Domino’s Pizza outlets across the country.

All outlets will offer the Emergency Food Combo, which include the pizzas of your choice plus these exclusive merchandise:
Genshin Impact x Domino’s Pizza non-woven pizza bagGenshin Impact x Domino’s Pizza plastic A4 file folderGenshin Impact postcardsGenshin Impact tinplate button badges
Additionally, 20 selected Domino’s Pizza stores nationwide will be specially decorated with Genshin Impact elements during this event! There will also be various on-ground event activities for fan to take part in in various outlets during this time.
The event will run from 14 September – 26 October 2022. For more information, visit their event website here.
Previously, Genshin Impact has had collaborations with Malaysian F&B chains MyBurgerLab and Tealive. Recently, they have also set up a cute Teleport Waypoint right in the heart of Bukit Bintang!
The Teleport Waypoint is a prominent feature in Genshin Impact.(Credit: Genshin Impact)

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PIBG Slammed For Suggesting Problematic Students To Clean Toilets

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The National Parent-Teacher Association’s (PIBG) suggestion to start cleaning duties with students who have disciplinary problems has sparked a range of reactions from netizens.

Critics argue for inclusivity and norm-setting by involving all students in cleaning tasks, while others highlight the potential discrimination and flawed implementation of the proposed approach.
Recently, PIBG president Mohamad Ali Hasan agreed to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim’s suggestion that school students must be trained to clean toilets.
Mohamad Ali said schools should first start applying it to students with disciplinary problems.
Speaking to Malaysiakini, he said that the suggestion that students should be trained to clean their school toilets with the aim of educating them about cleanliness and looking after public assets is not out of the ordinary.

We strongly support it. Perhaps we can suggest that every class takes turns to clean toilets, surau and the corridor around their classrooms. In the old days, it was normal for students to be ordered to pick up trash from school fields, among others. Maybe as a start, naughty students and those who have disciplinary issues like bullying others can be ordered to do such social work like cleaning school toilets.
PIBG president Mohamad Ali Hasan
While the proposal aimed to address discipline issues, critics argue that singling out specific students for such tasks may perpetuate negative associations and discrimination.
Twitter user @rainmaker_dom advocated for inclusivity, questioning the rationale behind restricting cleaning duties solely to students with disciplinary problems.
He believed that involving all students in cleaning activities would foster a norm of cleanliness and eliminate any perception that cleaning is solely associated with wrongdoing.
Meanwhile, Twitter user @aishrdy_ sarcastically responded to the proposal, pointing out the discriminatory nature of starting cleaning duties with students who have discipline issues.
She mentioned that in Japan, all students are required to participate in cleaning activities from an early age, suggesting that the proposal is flawed from the outset.
She also asserted that singling out students from the beginning implies a flawed approach and portrays an early judgment of these students as wrongdoers.
Meanwhile, speaking to Free Malaysia Today, Mak Chee Kin, Chairman of the Melaka Action Group for Parents in Education, expressed that many schools faced financial constraints in ensuring the cleanliness of their toilets due to the high costs involved.
He proposed that the Ministry of Education allocate dedicated funds to address this issue.
Mak also argued that expecting students to clean toilets was unrealistic, citing problems such as inadequate water supply and leakages in many schools.
He emphasized that dirty and malodorous toilets often resulted from the absence of water and malfunctioning flushing systems.
Mak highlighted an instance at a Melaka Form 6 college, where his PIBG operated, where significant expenditure was necessary to ensure adequate water supply for three toilets.
He further claimed that many students chose to avoid using the toilets altogether until they returned home after school.

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[Review] Is McD’s New Boba McFlurry Better Than Actual Bubble Tea?

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McDonald’s has just released their Brown Sugar Boba McFlurry, after the heydey of bubble tea has quieted down to a gentle simmer.

It features McDonald’s signature vanilla ice-cream topped with chewy boba toppings and a brown sugar syrup.

The Taste Test
The McFlurry features the creamy cold ice-cream texture with cold, but surprisingly soft and chewy brown sugar boba. Some may like it as it is colder than usual bubble teas, where the boba itself is not cold, even though the drink is.
The boba balls themselves are cooked through and well-flavoured with the brown sugar syrup, so even though they are cold, they’re not hard. (If you have ever tried putting bubble tea in the fridge or freezer, you may have noticed that boba balls tend to turn hard upon being refridgerated.)
Shining, glistening, splendid~(Credit: TRP)
The Verdict
Fans of brown sugar bubble tea will probably love this, as it truly does taste like the drink. Yet the creamy, thicker texture of the ice-cream makes for a- dare I say- an even better match for the soft chewiness of the boba.
Instead of chewing on plain boba because you’ve swallowed the drink it came in, this ice-cream allows you to have both the creamy vanilla ice-cream and the boba at the same time.
While the toppings may seem sparse when you first recieve the dessert, make sure to mix the ice-cream well for the optimal ice-cream:boba:brown sugar syrup ratio.
The amount of boba may look dismal, but after a thorough mix, you’d get a good ration of boba-per-spoonful.(Credit: TRP)

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Foreign Worker Cries After A Woman Thanked Him For Refueling The Car

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Ever since we were little, we were taught to say ‘Thank You’ to show gratitude and appreciation when we received help from someone.

For some reason, some of us did not get that memo or simply forgot when we grew older.
The phrase ‘Thank You’ may sound simple but it can hold so much weight for another person.
Twitter user Areesa shared that her family stopped by a petrol station near Bukit Sentosa to refuel on 29 November.
A foreign worker from Bangladesh helped the family to pump petrol. When he was done, Areesa thanked him from the back of the car and also wished him a good day.
She was taken aback when the foreign worker started crying and was worried that she said something wrong.
The foreign worker explained that she was the first person to thank him.
You are the first person to say thank you to me.The foreign worker told Areesa.
In her Twitter thread, Areesa shared that it costs nothing to say thank you to another person especially a foreign worker.
this bangladesh guy tolong isikan minyak kereta my dad then aku dekat seat belakang cakap la “thank you have a nice day” patu senyum patu dia nangis wehhhhh aku cam WEH— Areesa🧣 (@amieliaareesa) November 29, 2021
Areesa’s anecdote resonated with some netizens who also shared their experience about other Malaysian locals who could not say ‘Thank you.’
A netizen said that some Malaysians find it hard to thank someone else. She shared her experience helping someone to press the lift button to their floor because the other person’s hands are full.
orang kita memang berat mulut untuk cakap terima kasih..aku duduk flat tekan lif nak naik. kemudiannya dah masuk lif, kita tanya lah tingkat berapa sebab dia pegang barang kan dah tolong tekan pun tak cakap terima kasih.nanti orang cop lah kita sombong pftt😗— Badri Akif (@akif_twitchy) November 29, 2021
Another netizen echoed Areesa’s sentiment that it costs nothing to say thanks. She said it also feels good knowing that their simple ‘thank you’ could make someone’s day a little better.
Pernah terjadi dkt aku. Aku ckp “thanks” dekat bangla yg bersihkan office aku setiap pagi and setiap kali dia nmpk aku dlm site, dia selalu bagi salam and offer nk belanja air. It feels good to be the reason someone had a good day— JustAFan (@guardianmugen) November 29, 2021
One of the netizens pointed out that Malaysians should stop being racists to immigrants.
Our ppl should stop being racist towards immigrants. It’s morally unacceptable… I hate it.. Tak semua but benda ni still berlaku..— Related elegance (@relatedelegance) November 29, 2021
The next person shared how the Bangladeshi worker at a petrol station lit up with a smile when she said ‘donnabad,’ which means ‘thank you’ in Bengali, the national language of Bangladesh.
Kalau g pam minyak, after pekerja bangladeshi siap, i cakap “donnobad”. Which means “thank you” in their language hehe. Dia senyum plus terkejut haha 🤣 i suka buat and tgk org senyum. Korg pun nanti boleh ah try cakap hehehehe— 艾妮 🇵🇸 (@ainibdn) November 29, 2021
Another netizen supports the effort to converse with foreign workers in their mother tongue because it helps them feel respected as a person too.
As someone who works with foreign workers (property construction) we always say thanks or try to talk to them in hindi or some words in Bengali (office training dept taught us) they feel respected and tell us thank you for making them feel like they are humans cause they are.— Ari1986 (@X1986Ari) November 29, 2021
Last but not least, we should learn to say ‘thank you’ no matter who the person is or what they work as.
Biasakan budaya say thank you pada cleaners, petrol attendants,waiters basically everyone la. Xluak pon kalau kita berbudi bahasa..we acknowledged them there and appreciate what they’ve done.— nadia (@diradibecks) November 29, 2021
Yup, to anyone, anywhere, warganegara pun sama, cashier atau mana-mana orang, say thank you. Bukan duk kat mentaliti customer is always right je 😅😅— RyraAo (@RyRaAo) November 29, 2021
Despite the positive reception from netizens, some found Areesa’s story hard to believe. To this, Areesa said there’s no reason for her to make up a story.
There’s no motive for me to make up the story about bangladeshi worker baik aku buat story orang tua kena tinggal dengan anak tepi jalan aku pergi hantar dia balik rumah cmon i can do better lah if nak tipu story— Areesa🧣 (@amieliaareesa) November 29, 2021

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[Watch] M’sian Chef Makes Real Levitating Noodles, Here’s How He Did It

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Have you ever heard of Mee Terbang? No, it doesn’t fly unfortunately but it does float!

Not to confuse it with another dish also called Mee Terbang where cooks toss the noodles in the air, this dish is called Mee Terbang because it levitates. For real.
The unique thing about this dish is that the noodles are maintained vertically upright as if hanging from the air by a pair of chopsticks or a fork. The kind of sorcery used to construct this magnificent dish requires a bit of creativity and A LOT of patience.
Mee Terbang in various cafes in Sabah and Sarawak.(Credit: Giga Alan, Caroline Lynia / Facebook)
In case you didn’t know, these dishes are being served in various cafes in Sabah and Sarawak. You can try to find this in the peninsula but only in Sabah or Sarawakian restaurants if you’re lucky. But worry not, if you can’t get your hands on this mee, you can always make it yourself!
TikTok Chef Teaches Netizen How To Create This Masterful Dish With Maggi
Thanks to @richard_is_cooking, a tutorial on how to do this dish is created for us creative netizens who wants to give this dish a try.

  @richard_is_cooking  Acu try buat sekali #maggiterbang #tiktokguru #richard_is_cooking #masakdirumah ♬ original sound – Richard is cooking – Richard is cooking

Garnering around 3.2M views and 256k likes, Richard’s video tutorial of the Maggi Terbang teaches how to make the noodles stand upright with a fork.
Starting off with boiling a packet of Maggi Kari noodles first for two minutes to soften it, the noodles are then put into cold water and drained completely.
Boil your noodles like a regular person would do.
Next, a bit of flour is added to the drained noodles and they are mixed evenly so that the noodles don’t stick to each other too much. The noodles are separated according to length to easen the wrapping process.
For the wrapping process, the shorter parts of the noodles are carefully wrapped across a fork first, followed by the longer parts. The longer parts should be hanged appropriately from the fork to create a good volume of the noodles hanging.
The science behind it all is just carefully organizing the noodles.
This is where the process gets a little tricky and challenging. In a medium heated pan of oil, the bottom part of the noodles are then dipped and fried in the oil. Careful not to dunk the whole noodles in the oil or it wouldn’t create the ‘hanging’ effect.
Using a soup ladle, the hot oil is poured continuously over the hanging noodles for a good 10 minutes so that the noodles can harden perfectly.
It’s quite a tedious process, to be honest.
When it’s hard enough, you can transfer the noodles into a bowl and put in the soup afterwards. Then there you have it, ‘Maggi Terbang’.
The real question is, how do we even eat it?
Netizens are all in awe with Richard’s video and made a lot of jokes regarding it.
Most of them wondered how to actually eat this dish and for him to make another tutorial of eating the dish.

This started from a two minute maggi dish to a 20 minute maggi tutorial, pointed out one user.

We bet it tastes quite crispy and bland but well, you can customize this dish with whatever you like. For example, in Sabah and Sarawak, this dish is cooked with springy mee and the gravy is done ‘Ladna style’ or ‘Hailam style’. It all depends on the creativity of the cook, really.
Goodluck trying out this recipe!

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No More Online Akad Nikah Ceremonies In Selangor Starting Monday

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The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) is allowing solemnisation ceremonies (akad nikah) to be performed in person again starting 22 June 2020.
JAIS director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad said in a statement today (18 June) that the decision was made in line with the implementation of the recovery movement control order (RMCO)
However, according to these new standards, solemnisation ceremonies can only be performed at specified mosques or at the district Islamic religious office for selected cases permitted by the senior registrar.Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad via Berita Harian (Translated from BM)
He said that attendees to the ceremonies will be limited to a maximum of 15 individuals; 7 from the groom’s side and eight from the bride’s side. Besides that, other attendees will consist of the bride and groom, the bride’s wali, and two witnesses only.
He said that according to the same standards, all attendees must follow the guidelines set by JAIS, and all assistant registrar of marriages must perform their duties in assisting and facilitating all matters involving the application of a marriage license.
This includes solemnisation ceremonies as stated under Section 7 of the Islamic Family Law Enactment (Selangor) 2003 as soon as the Authorisation For Marriage under Section 17 of the same enactment is issued.Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad via Berita Harian (Translated from BM)
He added that there will be no more solemnisation via online conference call.
If the public has any questions related to these new standards, couples interested to wed may directly contact the Chief Assistant Director, Family Law Division at 03-55143479.

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How To Take Care Of Your Pets When You’re Away For Raya Holiday

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Since we’re in the endemic phase now, people are no longer spending their time in their homes, in fact, they’re bound to travel whether it’s for business, family or even friends.

Of course, we enjoyed our pet’s company when we were constantly at home, but what about when we’re travelling? Who’s gonna take care of them?
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You can’t have a good time travelling if you’re constantly worried about your pets at home. What if they’re depressed and not eating? What if they got stuck in a basket? What if they found a way out and can’t get back inside? Or worse, what if they miss you? (it’s the other way around usually, some pets [cats usually] don’t even care if their owners are gone)
Here, we gathered a few tips on how to take care of your beloved pets when you’re not home.
Finding a Pet Sitter
A pet sitter is someone you can hire or ask for help to take a look at your pet while you’re on a trip. It could be your neighbour, your friends or anyone you trust. But if you don’t wanna impose on them, you can always find a professionally paid pet sitter.
Professional pet sitters are experienced in handling animals and can offer better quality care for your pets than your inner circle who are not pet owners. A pet sitter could also help with other things too like watering your plants and getting the mail in. You can ask them for updates (pics/videos) of your pets when you’re not there.
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But of course, you have to be comfortable with somebody going into your house and having full access to your things.
A few tips to take note of when getting a pet sitter are:
Tell them about your pet’s favourite hiding spaces (especially true for cats) Tell them the places that your pet is not allowed in (basements, attics, workroom, baby room, etc)Tell them your pet’s quirky behaviours (if your dogs love to chase vans or birds during a walk, if they get aggressive around strangers or at a certain place, what kind of treats or toys do they like)Update your pet sitter on your pet’s medical needs (if they’re on a diet or if they have any medications they need to follow, number or address of your nearby veterinarian)Put away any of your belongings your pets might chew, scratch or destroy (pets can get stressed while we’re gone which increases their destructive habits)
If you wanna try and get some professional pet sitters, you can visit PetBacker or Pet Nanny Malaysia‘s website.
Sending Them To Pet Hotels/Boarding
This option has you sending your pet to another place, like a pet hotel or any experienced pet taker’s house. Some pet takers even offer grooming services and pick-up services (if you can’t send off your pets, you can always get a pet taxi).
Some of the pet boardings have cages or little houses for your pets to sleep in and release them out during playtime. Some of them also use the spaces of their own house (if you want your pets to have a large space for them to roam freely, but still be supervised). But for those pets with medical problems or who need special care, do let them know beforehand so they can separate your pet from others and attend to them separately (or you can board them at the veterinarian clinic).
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Some tips when boarding your pets are:
Bring your own pet food (sometimes pets are picky with the food they’re not familiar with)Ensure your pets don’t have fleas before sending them in here. It would totally be frustrating to have your flea-free pets bringing back home the fleas they contracted at the pet hotel. (So please don’t send them into a pet hotel if they have fleas, ticks or mites)Inform if your pet is sick or needs separate care (give them your pet’s medication or tell them tricks to get your pet calm)Ensure your pet is thoroughly vaccinated or free from infectious diseases (so that they won’t infect others at the pet boarding place)Give them your pet’s favourite toy or treats
Some suggestions for pet boarding and hotel in the Klang Valley are cocomomo and petmalaysiahotel.
Other Tips
Ensure Your Pet Has A Collar Tag Or Microchip
This is particularly important if your pet goes missing while you’re away (you just gotta be prepared about these things). So update your details on your pet’s collar tags or get them microchipped at your nearby veterinary.
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Just a note, these microchips are not GPS trackers. They just increase the chances of your pet being returned to you. The microchip is a small one-grain rice-sized pill that’ll be injected around the shoulder blades of your pets. It works as an ID tag. Anyone who finds your lost pet can take it to the vet or any shelter with a microchip scanner. When they scan, then your ID and details will pop out in the registry. Hence, they can be returned to you safely.
Get A Pet Camera
Of course, this is not strictly necessary but it can help you check on your pets whenever you want and ensure that they’re safe in your house. It’s just a regular CCTV camera that you can buy online. It is a bit costly but it could be useful for you in the long run.
You can aim the camera at their food and water stations or wherever they hang out the most so that you can see them regularly. You can also get those cameras that can rotate so you can find your pets easily in a room.
Get A Vet Check-Up Before Your Trip
You don’t really need to do this but if your pet is bound for a check-up, better do it before your trip so you’re 100% they’re healthy when you’re away.
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In this case, make sure your pets are up to date on vaccines as well. You don’t want them to contract infectious diseases while they’re away from your home.
All in all, you may have other people that you love in your life but your pet only has you. So treat them with the utmost care and love, even when you’re away.

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[UPDATE] CMCO WFH: Who Can Go Office & Who Cannot

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Work-from-home (WFH) orders will only apply to people working in management and administration roles for all public and private sectors in Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Labuan, Selangor and Sabah.

Attempting to clarify the mandatory WFH orders enforced within the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) zone beginning October 22, Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob explained that workers from all other businesses, economic, industrial and essential services are still allowed to operate and attend work per-usual with adherence to standard operating procedures (SOP).
He also revealed that Malaysian employees are not required to undergo mandatory Covid-19 testing before heading back to the office.
Read More: No Mandatory Covid-19 Test For Malaysians Working In CMCO Zone
Malaysians are advised to refer to guidelines issued by the Ministry of International Trade and Industry (MITI), the Public Service Department (JPA) and the National Security Council (NSC) for further details.
So who’s supposed to WFH?
Private sector
According to MITI, 776,135 of the 3.1 million workers within the CMCO will be affected by the WFH order.
MITI guidelines state that only a maximum of 10% of a company’s workforce from specific departments can be present at the office at any given time;
AccountingFinancingAdministrationLegalPlanningInformation and communications technology (ICT)
These workers are only allowed to attend the workplace 3 times a week and work for only 4 hours between 10 am to 2 pm and would require a permission letter from said company.
Companies also do not require any formal consent from the government to continue operating.
Seperti yang dimaklumkan @MKNJPM , amalan Bekerja Dari Rumah (BDR) atau Work From Home (WFH) adalah wajib bg kakitangan pengurusan & penyeliaan sbg langkah untuk mengurangkan risiko penularan jangkitan pandemik COVID-19 di kawasan yg sdg menjalani PKPB. pic.twitter.com/o7w4j8yN9J— MITI Malaysia (@MITIMalaysia) October 21, 2020
Additionally, Ismail Sabri explains that all other workers from other “informal sectors” such as; retail, food and beverage, plantation and agriculture, hawkers and food stalls, restaurants, grocery stores, etc. are allowed to work as normal.
This would also include individuals working in the transportation and logistics industry such as; public transport operators as well as e-hailing delivery and rideshare workers.
Similarly, a travel release or permission letter for each working staff member would need to be provided by employers.
Public sector
Based on JPA guidelines, government offices will only allow a maximum of 30% of its staff to be present at the office during the CMCO, excluding those in essential services.
Public servants working in management and administration roles are required to WFH and are only expected to either take turns coming into the office or work half time.
All ministerial, department and agency activities such as meetings as well as training will be done online.
JPA would also allow workers to take home official classified documents if the need arises.

Economic Activities Within Areas Under CMCO
Based on previous CMCO rules published by the National Security Council (NSC), vital industries are allowed to operate with adherence to SOP;
All business, economic, and industrial activities are allowed to operate.All food and beverage businesses, including grocery stores and convenience stores, are allowed to operate between 6am to 10pm.Purchases of food are encouraged to be done via drive-thru, delivery, or take away.Dining-in is allowed with a maximum of four people per table and compliant with food sector SOPs.Daily markets are allowed to operate from 6am to 2pm only.Wholesale markets are allowed to operate from 4am to 2pm only.Farmers markets are allowed to operate from 6am to 12pm only.Night markets are allowed to operate between 4pm to 10pm only.Farmers market and night markets must strictly adhere to SOPs and will be monitored by RELA personnel.Petrol stations are allowed to operate from 6am to 10pm (this excludes petrol stations on highways, who are allowed to operate 24 hours.)All public transport services are allowed to operate.Taxi and e-hailing services can have a maximum of two passengers.Food delivery services are allowed to operate from 6am to 12am.
Medical and Health
Clinics, government and private hospitals are allowed to operate 24 hours.Pharmacies and shops selling medication can operate from 8am to 11pm.Gym are allowed to openOutdoor parks are allowed to open (only in Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya)
Economy and Industrial Sectors
All vehicles involving industrial, business, and manufacturing are allowed to operate as usual.
Fisheries, Plantation, and Agriculture
Fisheries, plantations, agriculture, livestock, and other activities related to the food chain are allowed to operate.
Ports and Airports
Activities and services at all airports and ports are allowed to operate.
Tourism
All tourism activities involving entering or leaving the CMCO area are not allowed
Malaysians confused
Despite the updated standard operating procedure (SOP), many Malaysians are still puzzled by the rules and restrictions of the WFH order and have taken to the internet to express their concerns.
Read More: More CMCO Updates: WFH Now Mandatory, But There’s Exceptions
Netizens had expressed confusion on weather the WFH order would apply to their specific job description and industries as well as curious on whether they needed to perform mandatory Covid-19 screenings before they are allowed to go to work.
Hi Miti. Could you advise more on this. That means for a company, only 10% of staff can come to office 3 times in a week , timing 10am to 2pm? So we cant practice alternate rotation for our staff right? The company is only able to operate 3 times in a week at offfice?— Zoya (@zoyakiara8) October 21, 2020
Can u plz clarify the below Qs-1. Is this applicable to all sectors?2. 10%-3hours-4 days : Is this an exception and employees below supervisory level has to mandatorily WFH? 3.Swab test applicable to only those who travel to work from Red Zones ?4. Is this till 27th Oct ?— Chao (@Chao_Lengdon) October 21, 2020
Hi MITI, jus to clarify, the compulsory WFH is applicable to Management level staff in company? Kindly advise what about production staff in manufacturing industry? Thank you.— Wai Yip ®  ♫♫♫ (@wyipleong) October 21, 2020
so 10% pekerja admin, akaun, finens, planning, ICT, legal boleh pi office 4 jam sehari 3 kali seminggu. Kena kasi surat. Depa ni kena swab test ka kalau berulang dari tempat red zone?— Oden Fujiyama (@FujiyamaOden) October 21, 2020
OK 10% of management staff can go Office. But gyms and malls all open? Macam mana ni? Doesn’t make sense. MITI lain MKN lain?— shakir (@ShakirAmeer) October 21, 2020

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M’sian filmmaker wins award at Cannes 2019 for incredible anti-bullying PSA

A short, yet impactful video titled â€œVoice of the Childrenâ€ has recently just won a bronze medal this summer at the Cannes Gold Lion 2019 Award.

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Cannes Gold Lion Awards is an annual award ceremony held in Cannes, France to honour the best of the advertising and creative communication industry.
It is the largest gathering of its kind and has been running for 66 years.

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“Voice of the Children” shows several shocking scenarios where children are being bullied.
The 2 minutes 47-second video touches on the reality of our society, ‘liking’ and ‘sharing’ videos without actually taking any action against the contents of the video.

This short yet deep advertisement was among 102 other videos shared on the Cannes Gold Lion Awards YouTube channel.
(If you’re interested in watching the other award-winning videos, you can do so on the Cannes Lions Award 2019 Winnerâ€™s channel here).

Speaking to TRP, “Voice of the Children” director, Nadiah Hamzah, explained that she wasn’t the only director on the project.
Nadiah credits the video to 2 other rising Malaysian directors, Syed Madnuh and Emir Ezwan.
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Nadiah also shared that â€œVoice of the Childrenâ€ could not have been realised without the creativity of the Leo Burnett (Malaysia) advertising agency.

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Twitterjaya was, of course, overjoyed when fellow Malaysian Nadiah was pictured with the Cannes Gold Lion Awards medal.

Hi yâ€™all.. yeah thatâ€™s me!  When my film comes out you guys go watch k. September 26th #filemmotif https://t.co/pkFH7OhMBi
— Nadiah Hamzah (@nadiahhamzah_) August 13, 2019

BTW, “Voice of the Children” isn’t the only video to be directed by Nadiah.
She also recently directed an internationally premiered movie titled “Motif”, that will hit local cinemas in September.
Starring in the movie are the famous likes of Sharifah Armani and Rosyam Nor.

Good job Nadiah and team! Continue making us proud!
Support Malaysian talents yâ€™all!
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#RojakNation: Uniting M’sia through culture, friendship, food & art

Malaysia means ALL OF US, TOGETHERâ€¦
For the lack of a better word, Malaysia has been obsessed with the interests and concerns of the 3 main ethnicities that reside within our borders.
The Malays, Chinese and Indians.

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Most often enough, other ethnic groups that equally coexist and contribute to the nationâ€™s colourful identity are usually cast aside and classified as the â€˜Dan Lain-Lainâ€™ or â€˜othersâ€™.
With that rather depressing realization in mind, one group is working valiantly to open the nationâ€™s eye to these forgotten and overlooked identities.
#RojakNation is a movement advocated by THE ROJAK PROJEK, a social enterprise centred around promoting national unity through cultural and diversity awareness.
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The project aims to bridge the gaps that exist within Malaysian society by encouraging every one of us to take the bold initiative and get to know our fellow countrymen who are grossly underrepresented.
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â€œOur current segregated system is an outdated colonial-era relic that has caused us to be very self-centered and ignorant despite our nationâ€™s establishment and geographical integration.â€â€œWe say that this is one of the leading factors preventing a truly unified Malaysia.â€Faye Lim, Co-Founder of THE ROJAK PROJEK
To realize this mission, the founders of the project took a journey to understand, appreciate, recognize and acknowledge the vast cultural identities and differences that makes Malaysia, Malaysia.

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From their curiosity, what started out as simple â€˜rojak partiesâ€™ where friends and guests gathered together eating well-loved Malaysian delicacies and turning captured portraits into works of art â€“ made from said dishes.
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The idea soon evolved into a movement to unravel and discover the vast identities and cultural heritage of the Malaysians who fell between the cracks of our society.

Over the years, THE ROJAK PROJEK has produced some 550 pieces artworks, each made from a variety of Malaysian food to form exquisite portraits of local inhabitants showcasing the unique multiplicity of our beautiful nation.
Through the project, 10 pieces of artworks of Orang Asli were also created with soil and different plants that make up the native peopleâ€™s daily life and tradition.
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The project also worked on exhibiting a name list with more than 250 names comprising a combination of ethnic and sub-ethnic groups in Malaysia, that is yet to be completed.
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â€œWe only think about ourselves and it isnâ€™t our fault. Thatâ€™s why I am thankful to try and push the boundaries to ask what is lain-lain? Who are the lain-lain and then how many are out thereâ€¦ They are our family too.â€Faye Lim
The projectâ€™s founders travelled all across Malaysia, stayed in peoples homes, ate their food and lend their ears to the stories, trials, and tribulations of the many ethnic groups in Malaysia.

â€œMalaysian means ALL OF US, TOGETHER. If we can name three races in Malaysia, why canâ€™t we name them all?â€â€œWe believe it is time for our generation to take it to the next level in rediscovering and understanding our Malaysian people better.â€â€œFor us, putting the names out there is to say that there is no excuse to act as if others do not exist. For us, the ultimate aim is to overcome ignorance and help our nation to know each other better.â€Faye Lim

If you are interested in checking out the good work that THE ROJAK PROJEK is doing, you can do so by visiting their official webpage, here.
Or you can also follow and contribute your thoughts and ideas directly to the project team through Facebook and Instagram.


FYI, TM Has Reduced Upload Speed By 50% On Their 500Mbps Unifi Plan

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It appears that Telekom Malaysia (TM) has reduced the upload speed by 50% on their latest 500Mbps Unifi fibre broadband plans.

Who said what: This was brought to light by local tech news site SoyaCincau.com that reported TM had “quietly reduced the upload speed of its 500Mbps plan from 200Mbps to 100Mbps” shortly after.
According to SoyaCincau.com, the change is due TM mistakenly listing the 200Mbps upload speed for the 500Mbps plan when it should have been 100Mbps.
The before (left) and after (right) upload speeds advertised on Unifi’s 500Mbps plan(Credit: SoyaCincau.com)
How did it get here: The new Unifi broadband options were initially introduced in August with speeds of 800Mbps and 500Mbps where both options advertised upload speeds of 200Mbps.
Now, the TM Unifi 500Mbps fibre broadband plan with 100Mbps upload speed is priced at RM249 /month for unlimited data usage and comes with some added perks including free Mesh WiFi Deco M9 Plus and complimentary 6 months access to Viu and YuppFlix.
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PSA: TM reduces upload speed for 500Mbps Unifi plan by 50% (SoyaCincau.com)
Unifi offers 500Mbps and 800Mbps plans, starts from RM249 (The Star)
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The White Flag Movement Is Gaining Momentum, Partially Because Of These People

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As well-intentioned as the White Flag initiative is, not everyone is courageous enough to wave the white flag for help.

It is one thing for politicians to stand behind something the Rakyat started as it then makes the issue political, but when businesses and celebrities use their resources and influence to good use, it makes it easier for those in dire straits to receive what they need, with or without a flag.
READ MORE: “Bendera Putih” Movement Going Viral As Malaysians Try To Reach To Those In Need
Taking #KitaJagaKita to the next level
Since the initiative started two days ago, businesses, celebrities like Harith Iskandar, and well-known humanitarians like Syed Azmi are adding fuel to the initiative.
To date, the businesses that we know of participating in this initiative include:
99 Speedmart
On a Facebook post yesterday (30 June), the Malaysian chain of mini-supermarkets expressed their support for the White Flag movement.

They called on people who spot someone in their neighbourhood waving the white flag to WhatsApp or send a private message (PM) to them with that person’s address and picture of the home with the white flag showing.
Their campaign is only available for two weeks starting from today (1 July) until 14 July and 1,000 packages will be prepared each day and sent within 24 hours to homes near 99 Speedmart outlets.
KH20 Restaurants in Klang Valley
The KH20 franchises in Klang Valley have also decided to raise funds internally to help families affected by MCO.
In a circulated WhatsApp message, they ask you to contact them as soon as possible if you or your friends see a family in need. The company will then arrange a delivery person to deliver the materials to the relevant location.
No white flag proof is needed and all they need is a name, telephone number and address in the Klang Valley. Although KH20 is a chain of Chinese food, they highlighted that each family will get the following, regardless of race.
5KG rice – 1 pack1kg sugar-1 pack1kg oil -1 packMilo 400g-1 packBee Hoon -1 pack1kg flour -1 packageInstant noodles-1 bundleBiscuits-1 pack30 eggs-1 trayShower gel -1 bottleDetergent powder-1 packMask-1 packFace shield – 2 pcs
Contact them via WhatsApp here.
The Hope Branch
Popular comedian Harith Iskander along with his wife Dr Jesamine Lim started The Hope Branch on 23 March last year as an initiative to quickly and effectively raise funds to assist those affected by Covid-19.
Currently, they are raising funds intending to distribute 18,000 meals to homeless, single parents, OKU, B40 and marginalised communities in Malaysia.
Together with DBKL, they will distribute at various community centres, public low-cost housing (PPR), underprivileged homes and more.
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The Hope Branch also has an “MCO 3.0 Groceries Care Pack Distribution” set up where you can donate to help in their monthly operations to provide care and support vulnerable families in Johor, Penang, Kelantan, Selangor, and Kuala Lumpur.
Help them deliver food packs to those in need and donation whichever way you can. For more information contact them at 019 709 3103.
Syed Azmi
Everyone’s favourite humanitarian Syed Azmi has also started a fundraiser to support those in need, specifically refugees, migrant workers, the trans community, people living with HIV and orphaned kids.
He has currently raised RM20,000 which he says can help 200 families.
Along with his goodwill initiatives for overlooked communities, he is also promoting various food banks around the country such as this one in Ipoh.

Starting tomorrow 2 July, Kedai Motosikal Sri Buntong in Ipoh will have a food bank running. They already have people contributing essentials but welcome more donations by either dropping by their place here or contacting them at 0103889980.
Follow him on Facebook for more information.

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M’sian girl tries to sell a car, gets hit on instead

Cosplayer Joey Sheon recently shed light on how trying to sell high-value items second hand led to plenty of headaches.
In a Facebook post, she recounted her experience trying to sell her Chevrolet Aveo for just RM5,500 on Facebook Marketplace. Due to the low price, she quickly received many offers to purchase the car.

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One potential buyer, A, requested Joey to reserve the car for him, claiming to be a “serious buyer”.
After that, he came up with excuses to not pay his deposit. He also continuously asked to meet up with her “for yum cha”.

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When Joey finally told A that she would be releasing the reservation on the car, he came clean and told her he didn’t even have the money for the deposit.
Even after that confession, he still insisted on meeting up so he could “make it up to her”.

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I’m just trying to sell my car. All the trolls [make it] hard to sell the car.
Joey Sheon
She mentioned that she wanted to try selling the car herself to save on agent fees.
Netizens came together to share the same experience as well.

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On the bright side, she has since found a serious buyer and is looking to close the deal by the end of the week.
Joey urges everyone to be careful, especially with online buyers, when dealing with high value items such as cars and houses.

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Never publicise your full name and keep a neutral profile picture on online marketplace platforms.
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This Is Why Everyone Eats Dates During Fasting Month

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In the holy month of Ramadan, many Muslims practice the sunna (prophet Muhammad’s [PBUH] way of life and legal precedent) of eating sweet tidbits first before continuing to eat the rest of the food. And specifically, those tidbits are usually dates.

When one of you breaks his fast, let him break it with dates for they are blessed. If they are not found, let him break it with water for it is pure. Prophet Muhammad (PBUH) Source: Sunan al-Tirmidhī 695
Yes, we chose dates because of sunna, but why dates specifically??
Especially during Ramadan, dates help you feel full and provide a source of quick energy.
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Here are a few advantages of eating dates during Ramadan.
Prolong Satiety
Dates help you feel full by prolonging the time it spends in the stomach, according to Turkish nutrition and dietetic specialist Demet Cerit. This will in turn help you avoid overeating.
Being a fruit rich in soluble dietary fibres (especially pectin), these fibres attract water which in turn increase the fluidity of our stomach content and therefore provide the feeling of fullness by prolonging the time it spends in the stomach.
By eating high fibre food like dates in your iftar (break fast) and sahurs (meal before fasting) and also overall diet, as well as drinking lots of water to help your fibre intake, you will have greater control of your appetite and be fuller longer, added her.
Control Sugar Craving
After prolonged periods of hunger or fasting, our body will want to pounce on high carbs foods, especially sweet foods to bring our blood sugar level to normal and to replace those empty food stores, said Cerit.
However, when we end up eating high carb foods such as plain noodles or white bread, we easily feel very hungry afterwards. Carbs like white bread, noodles and sugary drinks are easily digestible sugars so your blood sugar spikes and drops very quickly and that can lead to a food coma.
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So what dates can do to help with that sugar craving is by replacing the artificial sweet and sugary foods (that we will undoubtedly attack first) with their natural and healthier sugar content.
Hence, dates can be a good and healthier option to replace your dessert needs with their rich sweetness. You can check the full benefits of consuming dates as listed by Cerit here.
Quick Energy Booster
After being hungry for a long period of time, we need quick energy boosts to make our night as productive as the day, instead of just laying around on a full stomach doing nothing.
As stated before, dates are high in natural sugars like glucose, fructose and sucrose. Being small, they are also easily digested which makes them an immediate and effective burst of energy.
So, after a tiring day of hunger, you can get that energy back by eating dates.
Wow, our prophetic tradition intuitively knew how helpful dates are for fasting!
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So, what are you waiting for? It’s gonna be that time of the month for the *whispers* Yusuf Taiyoob ad to come on.
Get your dates now and let’s welcome the holy month of Ramadan with open arms!

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Missing Melaka Teen Found In Perak Allegedly Raped By Stepdad

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A 16-year-old girl reported missing last month in Jasin is believed to have been raped by her stepfather since 2020.

This all came to light when she filed a police report on April 6 at the Jasin police headquarters saying that her stepfather allegedly assaulted her sexually several times.
Besides that, as reported by Utusan, the police also arrested the biological mother after questioning had found that the woman knew about the incident.
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Jasin OCPD, Deputy Supt Ahmad Jamil Radzi said that the 36-year-old stepdad and the 40-year-old mother were arrested at KLIA 2 in Sepang at 9.30 pm on April 8 after returning from Sabah. They have been remanded for 7 days (April 9 to 15) and are being investigated under Section 376 of the Penal Code for rape.
We believe that the crime that happened was within the mother’s knowledge, but a detailed investigation is still being conducted. The male suspect is a security guard, while his wife is a nasi lemak dealer. Deputy Supt Ahmad Jamil Radzi, Jasin OCPD
The teen was reported missing & found nearly 18 days later
Previously, reports have been made about a missing teen in Jasin, Melaka last seen on March 17. The mother lodged a police report after finding that she disappeared without her mobile phone and any of her belongings, with the kitchen door left wide open and the television still on.
According to The Star, she denied the possibility of her eloping with her boyfriend as she said that her daughter would never step out of the house without permission.
Just nearly 18 days later, the teen was found in Kampar, Perak at 3.30 pm (April 5) with a 20-year-old male.
The girl confessed that she had voluntarily left her house to stay at her male friend’s house since March 18. She further told that she wasn’t forced or mistreated by her friend.

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PM Ismail Sabri Calls The Bluff On PN Over DPM Post, Says Government Is Ready For GE

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said the government is ready to hold a general election (PRU) if Perikatan Nasional (PN) withdraws its support.

He said elections must be held afterwards if the support is withdrawn.
If everyone is ready for the election, there is no choice for us (other than) to hold an election. The government is ready in any situation, we are ready.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob on the goverment’s preparedness for election.
However, Ismail insisted that any action he would take would only be based on the official position of PN.
Ismail Sabri commented when officiating the Malaysian Agriculture, Horticulture and Agro Tourism Exhibition (MAHA) 2022.
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Giving Benefit Of The Doubt
He said perhaps only one or two PN leaders did not support him.
As such, he cannot take action as it must be based on the party’s official statement, said Ismail, who is also the Umno vice president.
The relationship between Ismail and PN, especially Bersatu, a pillar of the coalition, is reported to be cold.
PN is a political coalition composed of Bersatu, PAS, Parti Solidariti Tanah Airku (STAR), Parti Maju Sabah (SAPP) and Gerakan.
Bersatu said its demands were not being acted upon, including Ismail’s written agreement to appoint a deputy prime minister from Bersatu.
Differences Malaysia’s governing coalition UMNO/PN percolating. Bersatu now using media (& threat of withdrawal) to pressure positions (DPM), resources & input on (delaying) election timing. Reflects insecurity & worries becoming possible election Berzero https://t.co/5ZDSTGTDsZ— Bridget Welsh (@dririshsea) August 5, 2022
Ismail also drew Bersatu’s ire when he retained Zuraida Kamaruddin as the minister of enterprise, plantation and commodities even though she left the party last May.
The Star reported that the PN leadership was disappointed and “lost patience” after Ismail Sabri reportedly cancelled a meeting with the PN Secretary General, Hamzah Zainudin, at the last minute.
The report quoted Sabah PN leadership as saying that the option to withdraw support for Ismail was discussed in the coalition meeting last week.
However, Bersatu Supreme Council Member Faiz Na’aman described the report as “provocative” and insisted that the party would remain with its previous position in supporting Ismail.
Netizens have lambasted PN for being obsessed with positions at a time when the people are struggling economically.
They said voters would surely punish the coalition in GE15.
1.Berani tarik balik sokongan dan buat kubur sendiri di PRU 15?2. Pastikah kerajaan akan runtuh jika PN tarik balik sokongan? Pembangkang inginkan PRU skrg? Jadi mrk akan menari ikut irama PN?3. Kalau mahu tarik sokongan, tariklah, rakyat sedang dlm keadaan sengsara, PN mau DPM— chunhua (@hechunhua) August 5, 2022
Why PN in dire need of a DPM when as PM not productive but 😴😴😴 on the job,???? ‘Disappointed’ PN to seek meeting with PM over unkept promises https://t.co/QBPQKowdJw— Dr Shanthi Varatharajan (@ShanthiVaratha2) July 28, 2022
Before this, several parties called for GE15 to be held immediately after more and more political confusion occurred in the country, destabilizing the central government.
In addition, political analysts also think that only GE15 can resolve the crisis involving the power struggle between political parties.

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