[Watch] Dressed As Delivery Man, Son Returns From NZ To Surprise Parents This Ramadan

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If you’re having a bad day, here’s a wholesome video you should watch.

Recently, a video of a man returning home from New Zealand to surprise his parents went viral on TikTok after his sister (@kinnnn_) uploaded it on social media.
The video garnered 1.9M views and 219.2 likes on TikTok at the time of writing.
Carefully planned by his sisters, the man, known as “adik” looked like he disguised himself as a delivery man, wearing a face mask and a full-face helmet, carrying a box of Secret Recipe cake.
It appeared as though the “delivery man” was delivering a cake to the family, in conjunction with Ramadan, ordered by Adik who is in New Zealand.
The “delivery man” was invited into the house, where he handed the cake and asked to record the family’s thank you wish, to be sent to Adik.

The mother started to cry as she started her thank you speech as she couldn’t contain her sadness over missing Adik in New Zealand.
The “delivery man” then proceeded to take a selfie shot with the entire family. Up to this point, his parents had not yet realise who he was.
One of the sisters, who was in on the plan, asked the “delivery man” to take off his helmet for a better photo.

At this point, his parents received the surprise of their lives and burst into screams and tears as soon as the “delivery man” took off his helmet and face mask, and cried out, “Mak!”
The most heartwarming part of the video is when the father, who seemed calm and composed at the beginning of the video, broke into tears while hugging Adik.

His sister said in the comment section that their father isn’t someone who cries easily, and this all made the situation even more meaningful.
Adik tightly hugged both of his parents and it was a reunion to be remembered. His mother couldn’t contain her happiness that she even slapped his back playfully, frustrated about him pulling off a prank like that.
  @kinnnn_ Adik dari New Zealand balik senyap2 nak surprise ma abah sempena puasa. Alhamdulillah raya ni complete dah keluarga AA & Ba. #fyp #ramadhan2023 #fypシ ♬ Rahmatun Lil’Alameen – Maher Zain
They got the whole netizens crying
Netizens on TikTok expressed how they felt in the comment section of the video.
Some cried along with them, some missed their own parents, and some just couldn’t contain their happiness and wished the family well.

Thankfully this year’s Ramadan & Eid, this family is once again whole.
Obviously, this touching video got us all teary-eyed too. It just goes to show how strong a family bond can be and we shouldn’t take family for granted.

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Former Prime Minister Muhyiddin Arrested, Confirms Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission

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It is confirmed that Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin has been arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC).

In a statement, MACC said the arrest took place at 1.00pm today at their headquarters in Putrajaya.
This is to assist in finalizing the investigation into the Jana Wibawa project and related issues.
MACC has also obtained approval from the Attorney General’s Chambers to charge Muhyiddin at the Kuala Lumpur Courts on March 10, 2023.
Muhyiddin, who is also the president of the Bersatu political party will face charges under Section 23 of the MACC Act 2009 and Section 4(1)b of The Anti-Money Laundering, Anti-Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA).

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It’s Not Sinful To Miss Friday Prayers If You Weren’t “Invited”, Says Selangor Mufti

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As Muslims were allowed to return to perform congregational prayers at mosques and suraus across the country following the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) and the subsequent Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) period, it became clear that adapting to the new normal may take some getting used to.
Many Malaysians, especially men who attend weekly communal Friday prayers, were met with strict government-mandated Covid-19 guidelines, which included mandatory check-ins, social distancing, and hygiene practices, and even having to apply for an “invitation” to attend prayer sessions, making it quite a frustrating process for some.
Every week, scenes of worshipers eagerly queuing in long lines outside of mosques, ever hopeful to be part of the collective, slowly became protocol.
Did I just drive 150km/h from kajang to some random surau in Putrajaya for Jumaat prayer? Yes I didBy the time habis queue ni, mesti dah habis solat pic.twitter.com/Dfspih0aGQ— aizzzat (@pseudo_tazia) June 26, 2020
Terharu tengok masjid dah bukak untuk solat jumaat. Tapi 500 orang je boleh masuk, tadi nampak semua jalan kene keluar sebab tak boleh masuk ramai2. InsyaAllah dikurniakan ganjaran walaupun tak dapat masukCredit pic: Whatsapp group Masjid Kota Damansara pic.twitter.com/2IxjYbhQXM— Zafirah Ramlee (@zafirahramlee_) July 3, 2020
Alhamdulillah. Ayah was so excited today because he got the chance to solat Jumaat at the mosque ❤ pic.twitter.com/iE9veeq8wf— M (@mahirararara) July 3, 2020
Solat Jumaat pertama slps PKP ✨ pic.twitter.com/xYcNgx0x2E— Hazeeman 🐜 (@HazeemanJu) June 26, 2020
But for men, who for whatever reasons, find themselves left out of communal Friday prayers, the Selangor Mufti Department doesn’t want you to feel down or discouraged.
According to Selangor Mufti Datuk Mohd Tamyes Abdul Wahid, individuals who fail to get approval or invites to attend Friday prayer sessions at their local mosques are still performing their responsibilities as Muslims during the time of a global health crisis.
The Cleric explains that Muslims are duty-bound to take every precaution necessary to safeguard the community.
Offering a more religious context to his explanation, the Mufti clarified that individuals who don’t receive invites to attend Friday prayers, after applying or waiting in line to do so, are essentially exempted from Sin and are instead encouraged to perform the Zohor prayer in place of the former activity.
The Mufti said that worshipers can perform Zohor some 30 minutes after the call to prayer a.k.a. the Azan, at any given mosque, suraus, or in private.
So the next time you miss out on the chance to attend congregational prayers at the house of God, remember that your are still doing your part in protecting the Ummah from harm.

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Mosques & Suraus In Federal Territories Are Open, Hajj Is Closed, Says Minister


[Watch] Watsons Kungfu Masters Show Off Moves That Rival Shang-Chi

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We get to finally celebrate Chinese New Year this year and Watsons have stepped into the fray with an amazing, classically inspired “kung fu” film to wish everyone the grandest #HappyBeautifulYear !

The star-studded feature follows Malaysian singer Han Xiiao Aii, who plays the character Jin Jia Sui, returning to her aunt’s place for the holidays only to discover that everyone has been hard at work perfecting their special kung fu powers to ring in the new year.
The exhilarating and comical film also stars other “masters” of the arts such as Jinnyboy, Amber Chia, Julie, Phei Yong, Mr Wilbur, Smashpop, Ng Mee Ki and Lim Mei Fen.
Watch them show off their spectacular moves, singing skills and fantastical outfits in the trailer above.
Watsons is also planning to help everyone master their Chinese New Year celebration shopping with all kinds of awesome discounts, offers, and contests to win amazing prizes to be shared with the family.
Member’s Monthly Special

Watsons members stand a chance to win prizes worth up to RM 2,888,888 from 4 January to 9 February 2022.
Contest participants stand a chance to win 80 Samsung gadgets and more than 600 Consolation Prizes worth up to RM888.
To join, you have to:
Sign up as a Watsons member.Shop in-store or online and pay using GrabPay.Submit your entries on Watson’s website here.
*T&C Apply.
Extra promos and offers

The first 8,000 in-store transactions and 8,000 online purchases will get to enjoy RM8.80 instant discount if they spend a minimum of RM88.
On top of that, Watsons members who spend a minimum of RM88 and above get free ang pow packets.
If you’re a Watsons Elite member and spend a minimum of RM88 and above, you will receive an ang pow holder and a limited edition tiffin if you spend RM288 and above.
Save more with Health & Beauty vouchers

To help Watsons members master the fine technique of looking good for CNY and saving more money, Watsons is also offering Health and Beauty vouchers to help save more than RM168.
These vouchers are valid until 6 March 2022 (West Malaysia) and 13 March 2022 (East Malaysia).
Enjoy more promotions
There are more promotions when you purchase skincare products, makeup, and personal care products to complete your CNY look too.

Watsons members will get RM8 off with a minimum spend of RM120 and above on skincare and cosmetics products.
It’s time to stock up new mascaras, lipsticks and blushers to match each of your new outfits!

If you spend RM120 and above on cosmetic products, you’ll get RM8 off your purchase.

If you spend a minimum of RM50 on any personal care products, you’ll get an RM10 instant rebate.
Just remember to keep your receipt so you can use the additional RM10 savings on your next purchase in-store.

In addition, there’s also an RM10 instant rebate with a minimum spend of RM30 on any hair care products.
Watsons customers will get a free Mise En Scene Perfect Serum Trial Pack and an RM5 voucher with any hair product purchase too.
Last but not least, you’ll stand a chance to win a KHIND Hair Dryer 1s if you spend above RM108 online on hair care products.
With these offers from Watsons, you can also gift health products such as bird’s nest and other health products for your loved ones when you head back to your hometown.
Check out the different multivitamins and drink supplements to keep your health in tiptop shape.

To follow their secrets, check out the catalogue and shop online at Watson’s website, with up to 50% sales!

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Young Malaysians In Their 20s Are Getting Infected With Covid-19 More Than Anyone Else In 2021

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Young Malaysian adults in their 20s record the highest Covid-19 incidence rate this year, revealed the Health Ministry.

At 1,217 cases per 100,000 population, Malaysians aged between 20 and 29-years old, far outstrip the national average of 702 cases per 100,000 population.
The results are based on data collated by the Health Ministry’s Crisis Preparedness And Response Centre (CPRC), from 1st January to 6th April 6 2021.
Most Covid-19 cases infect working adults
Credit: TRP
It doesn’t just stop at Malaysians in their 20s, the data also revealed the second highest Covid-19 incidence rate is among those between 30 and 39 years old (1,184 cases per 100,000 population), followed by those between 40 and 49 years old (736 cases per 100,000 population).
The lowest incidence rate occurred among children below 9 years old (274 cases per 100,000 population) followed by elderly adults between 70 and 70 years old (330 cases 100,000 population).
This means that Malaysian working adults under 50 years old record more Covid-19 infections than the national average.
Credit: @DGHisham/Twitter
While this news may be alarming, it is hardly surprising as the Health Ministry had just revealed that five out of 10 new Covid-19 clusters detected on 6th April came from workplace-related clusters.
READ MORE: Out Of Ten Clusters Detected Yesterday, Five Of Them Came From The Workplace, Says MOH
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), people under age 30 accounted for more than 20% of Covid-19 cases in the country and were seen as more likely to transmit the virus than others.
Credit: Today
John Hopkins University explains that jobs are one reason why young adults are vulnerable to coronavirus infection as many in their 20s and 30s work in health care, food and essential services such as public transportation.
Young people often work in areas at high risk for exposure to the coronavirus, such as bars and restaurants, schools, child care centers and retail shops. College students can be affected by campus outbreaks and spread the coronavirus when they return home.John Hopkins University
This shows that while the government says companies are allowed to recall 100% of their staff back to their office for work, the risk of transmission persists and strict SOPs must still be followed.
KL & Selangor hardest hit by Covid-19 this year
Meanwhile, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah also shared that Kuala Lumpur recorded the highest incidence rate of Covid-19 in the country with 1,290 cases per 100,000 people, followed by Selangor with 1,257 cases.
On the other hand, the four states that recorded the lowest Covid-19 incidence rate were Terengganu (251 cases), Kedah (243 cases), Pahang (173 cases) and Perlis (108 cases).
Credit: @DGHisham/Twitter

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Coronavirus and COVID-19: Younger Adults Are at Risk, Too


GE15: Anwar Ibrahim To Be Prime Minister (Finally)

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Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has been appointed the 10th Prime Minister of Malaysia and will be sworn in at 5.00pm today.

Anwar, who is also PKR  president and the Member of Parliament for Tambun, was selected following a meeting of the Council of Rulers today, according to a statement from Istana Negara.

Anwar’s coalition Pakatan Harapan (PH) holds the largest block in Parliament following the 15th General Election (GE15) last Saturday (19 November), with 82 seats but faced stiff competition from Perikatan Nasional (PN) which has 73 seats. Neither managed to hit the 112 seats required to form a government on their own.
Comptroller of the Royal Household Datuk Seri Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin said Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah reminded all quarters that ‘the winners did not win all and the losers did not lose all’.
On that note, he urged all Dewan Rakyat members to reach out to each other and strengthen the ties between them for the sake of the country’s future.
The formation of a new government following GE15 had been delayed when Barisan Nasional (BN), with their 30 seats, announced they would remain in the opposition instead of joining forces with either PH or PN.
It remains unclear at this point which parties will be joining PH in forming the new government which Anwar will head.
Meanwhile, PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli has called for calm in light of this latest development.
He asked for all PKR and PH members and supporters as well as their political friends to respect the desperate need for calm.
He advised that there be no gatherings to avoid the risk of provocation, to be careful with statements issued by political figures, and to be careful with social media content or short messages that could lead to anxiety or be used as a reason to provoke.
“We need to move forward and learn to cooperate to rebuild Malaysia, for the sake of the future and wellbeing of all Malaysians regardless of group, race, state or background,” he said.

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Johor’s Forest City’s Parent Company Country Garden Downgraded To “Junk” Status

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Forest City’s parent company, Country Garden Holdings, has been downgraded to “junk” status by Moody’s Investors Service, a US-based credit rating agency.

China’s largest builder by sales has been assigned a Ba1 corporate family rating (CFR) and the company’s senior unsecured rating was downgraded to Ba1 from Baa3, causing the company to fall out of the investment-grade territory.
To conclude the reviews initiated on 30 May, Country Garden’s rating outlook has also been downgraded to a negative from “ratings under review”.
Moody’s Senior Vice President, Kaven Tsang, said that the rating downgrade is due to Country Garden’s inability to secure long-term funding as well as its declining property sales and slump in financial metrics amidst the competitive environment of China’s property sector.
The rating marks Country Garden’s second junk-level rating from major international credit assessors. According to data compiled by Bloomberg, S&P Global Ratings has not accounted for the developer investment grade since 2008.
Moody’s also stated that it does not look promising for Country Garden’s rating to improve in the near future.
If the company manages to increase sales, strengthen its access to long-term funding, maintain stable financial metrics and a good liquidity buffer, the ratings could possibly be revised to stable.
Credit: Malay Mail
Country Garden’s Malaysian unit Country Garden Real Estate Sdn. Bhd. (CGRE) is the developer for Forest City in Johor, with roughly half of the cost funded by the parent company.
The $100 billion (RM410 billion) Forest City is a joint venture with Kumpulan Prasarana Rakyat Johor Sdn. Bhd. and the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar, through Esplanade Danga 88 Sdn. Bhd. The development was intended to rope in foreign investors, especially Chinese nationals, but is now deemed to be a ‘ghost town’ with less than 500 inhabitants compared to the 700,000 initially projected.
In November 2021, YouTube channel Top Luxury ranked Forest City as the world’s second most useless mega projects. Country Garden issued a clarification statement while The Crown Prince of Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, rubbished the claims.
READ MORE: Johor’s Forest City Ranked World’s 2nd Most Useless Mega Project By Youtube Channel
READ MORE: Forest City Developer And TMJ Released Statements Regarding The Megaproject

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Lim Guan Eng’s Wife Claims Trial For 3 Separate Charges

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Betty Chew Gek Cheng has claimed trial to 3 separate charges of money laundering as the Former Finance Minister’s wife was charged at the Butterworth Sessions Court.
First Charge
For receiving RM87,009 as proceeds from Excel Property Management and Consultancy Sdn Bhd which was allegedly banked into her Public Bank account in Melaka between 7 October 2013 and 4 August 2014.
Second Charge
Betty allegedly received a further RM180,000 from the same company, which was banked into the same account between 3 September 2014 and 11 August 2015.
Third Charge
For receiving another RM105,000 from the same company allegedly banked into the same account.
It was allegedly committed between 4 September 2015 and 3 March 2016.
These three charges are under Section 4(1) of the Anti-Money Laundering, Anti Terrorism Financing and Proceeds of Unlawful Activities Act 2001 (AMLA).
It carries a 15-year imprisonment term and a fine of not less than five times the sum or or RM5 million, whichever is higher.

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Mâ€™sian man slammed for sleeping on streets with wife and baby during family trip

When going on a family holiday, everyone expects it to be a special fun-filled time where the family gets to enjoy the culture and scenery at the respective country being visited.
Even though family holidays can be expensive, most plan and prepare their activities, location, and duration of visit based on their available budget.
So, when Malaysian man, Zakuan Faiz shared his recent experience holidaying in Italy with his wife and baby where they slept on park benches to save some cash, netizens had mixed feelings.
I’m On A Budget GIF from Realhousewives GIFs

SLEPT ON PARK BENCHES TO SAVE ON ACCOMMODATION.

Picture credit: OhBulan

According to a now deleted Facebook post, Zakuan, together with his wife and baby slept on park benches in Citta Alta, Bergamo, Milan, Italy, just to save on hotel accommodation.
In his post, he explains that the parks were quiet and deserted with not even a policeman in sight.
Furthermore, next to their bench was a drinking fountain which they used when thirsty while they snacked on biscuits.
Zakuan goes on to explain how they purposefully chose to not have any accommodation to save about 50 Euro per night and stated that during their four day stay, they only slept in a hotel for one night.
RESTOCKED SNACKS DURING ONE NIGHT HOTEL STAY

Picture credit: OhBulan

Zakuan admits that part of the reason why they decided to spend one of their nights in a hotel was to shower, wash their clothes and restock on tiny Nutella and sugar packets from the complimentary breakfast buffet.
BABY WASNâ€™T CRANKY AND WIFE IS STRONG AS STEEL

Picture credit: Twitter

In the Facebook post, Zakuan further shares that he is thankful his baby wasnâ€™t cranky and his wife is strong enough to keep up with him while they travelled.
He brings up that the only time his wife got upset throughout the duration of their holiday was when she cried after they got stuck at the airport for 10 hours and her lower back began to hurt from carrying the bags and their baby.

Picture credit: OhBulan

Saying that the responses to his post were unpleasant would be an understatement.
Social media users were appalled at the fact that he would put his wife and child through such circumstances.

the mother only ate biscuit and if the baby is breastfeeding, the mother mesti lack of energy. Pity the mother and the baby.
â€” Lina Klasik (@LinaKlasik) September 19, 2019

Foolish.. sbb nak travel punya hal.. endangering his family.
â€” D. zue. (@dzu_im) September 19, 2019

â€œFoolish.. just because he wants to travel.. endangering his familyâ€

Apalah dia fikir time nak buat semua ni, i kalau bercuti i akan pastikan duit cukup untuk hotel, makan dan kecemasan. Depa ni bukan dikira bercuti tapi menyeksa diri sendiri.
â€” ain (@asyranazme) September 19, 2019

â€œWhat was he thinking while doing all this. When I go for a holiday I would make sure I have enough money for accommodation, food and emergencies. They werenâ€™t on holiday, they were just torturing themselves.â€

Aku ingat omputih je buat benda bodoh macam ni. Rupanya bangsa aku sendiri pun ada. Malunyaaaaa
â€” His Holiness Mokdin (@deanzail) September 19, 2019

â€œI thought only white people do dumb things like these. Turns out my own people are like this too. How embarrassing.â€

Banyak je masjid kat Citta Alta in Bergamo tu. Tepi jalan jugak nak tidur. pic.twitter.com/FS9hiVQ9iZ
â€” Morning Star (@m0rningstar___) September 19, 2019

â€œThere are many mosques in Citta Alta, yet they sleep in the parkâ€
Social media users were obviously affected and the story quickly went viral online.
Since then, Zakuan has come forward to clarify the circumstances of his trip.
He explained that their flight landed in Poland in the wee hours of the morning and his wife and him had decided that checking into a hotel before noon wouldâ€™ve been a waste of money and that was why they slept on a park bench.
With regards to their child, their baby was well cared for as Zakuan and his wife had made sure their baby was comfortable and itâ€™s needs were met throughout their trip.

Picture credit: Facebook

According to Zakuan, he has travelled to almost 50 countries and hence has had some experience travelling. This was also not the first time they took their baby on holiday and the child has in fact visited almost 22 countries.
He also stressed that they were not penniless during their trip as he had enough cash and a credit card for emergencies. He clarified that his family has travelled quite a bit as mentioned above and chose a slightly more extreme experience this time on purpose.
He finished his post saying that while itâ€™s true that they stayed at a hotel for only one night during their four day stay, the other nights were spent at an Airbnb and not on park benches.
You can read Zakuanâ€™s response full posts below:

Meanwhile, you can view snippets of Zakuanâ€™s deleted Facebook post on Twitter:

I just read in fb satu keluarga jd pengembara melancong ke negara luar dgn hanya tidur di kaki jalan minum air tepi jalan and with a baby. A BABY! what on earth?!!?! pic.twitter.com/MMK7ZDFIIg
â€” Lina Klasik (@LinaKlasik) September 19, 2019

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TLDR: Jana Wibawa – What Is It And What’s All This Corruption Controversy Around It?

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As you all know, Bersatu’s Head of Information Datuk Wan Saiful Wan Jan was charged yesterday (February 21) in the Kuala Lumpur Sessions Court with two charges of corruption in relation to the Jana Wibawa initiative.

He pleaded not guilty as the charges were read before Judge Azura Alwi.
The Tasik Gelugor Member of Parliament is alleged to have asked for and received a bribe of RM6.9 million in relation to a Jana Wibawa initiative which is the Central Spine Road (CSR) project from Sertik to the East Coast Highway Interchange worth RM232 million.
Besides the former PTPTN Chairman, the Deputy Head of Bersatu Segambut Division, Adam Radlan Adam Muhammad also faced the same charges in a separate court.

Adam Radlan is accused of asking for cash bribes amounting to between 3.5% and 7% of the project value obtained by MIE Infrastructure & Energy Sdn Bhd through its managing director, Mat Jusoh Mamat.
He was also accused of receiving cash bribes amounting to RM500,000 for his ‘efforts’ to help the company obtain the Letter Of Acceptance for the road construction of Jalan Sungai Adam to Kampung Banat, Perlis through direct negotiations, which is worth RM47.8 million.
READ MORE: Bersatu’s Wan Saiful And Adam Radlan To Be Charged Over Jana Wibawa
What is Jana Wibawa?
With all the big charges going on around it, one big question still remains, what exactly is this Jana Wibawa Project?
In short, Jana Wibawa stands for the “Program Jana Ekonomi Pemerkasaan Kontraktor Bumiputera Berwibawa”, which is an initiative implemented by the Malaysian Government under the leadership of the former Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyddin Yassin during the COVID-19 pandemic.
This project is a continuation of the “Program Pembangunan Kontraktor Binaan Bumiputera Berwibawa” which started in 1993.
This program is also dedicated to the development of Bumiputera/Malay contractors where the members of the Board of Directors, shareholders and others are 100% Bumiputera.

Approved by the Cabinet in 2020
The implementation of this initiative was approved by the Cabinet during the era of the Prime Minister at the time, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, on 13 November 2020 with the aim of speeding up the implementation of government projects as well as increasing the capacity of Bumiputera contractors in the construction industry.
In addition, it is also part of the government’s efforts to achieve the target of strengthening the Bumiputera Economic Community (BEC).
Evaluation of eligible companies is supposed to go through two phases
In terms of evaluation, there are two qualifying phases that construction companies must go through before they are allowed to participate in this program.
The First Phase Assessment is at the level of the Malaysian Ministry of Finance (MOF) while the second phase is managed by the implementing agencies involved, such as the Malaysian Public Works Department (JKR), Ministry of Rural and Regional Development (KPLB) and Department of Irrigation and Drainage (JPS).
Phase 1: MOF
For Phase 1, the Committee at the MOF level will ensure that all criteria are met by Bumiputera contractor candidates.
It is understood that the assessment carried out by MOF is based on three levels, namely:
First Stage: The contractor company must meet the mandatory assessment requirements of Bumiputera status, be registered as a Grade G7 contractor with CIDB in a specialized field, and have a SCORE rating by CIDB of at least three stars. Second Stage: Ensure that the company involved has the financial capabilities such as having a minimum liquid capital set according to the value of the project and having project financing facilities.Third Stage: Ensuring that the contractor has the technical ability to implement the project by taking into account current work performance, past work experience and not having a record of sick projects.
Phase 2: Implementing Agency
The list of shortlisted contractor companies will be submitted to the implementing agency for the purpose of inviting them to submit project bids.
The companies involved will then be invited to compete in submitting the best offer before it is considered by the Approving Authority (PBM) that manages the government’s procurements.
If found eligible and meet the criteria, the company will be appointed by the implementing agency.
Direct negotiation, known as the “open secret”
However, despite all these assessments, several parties including the President of the Malaysian Malay Contractors Association (PKMM), Datuk Seri Mohamed Fadzill Hassan claimed that the Jana Wibawa Project was awarded through direct negotiation tenders and selected tenders which were awarded to contractors friendly to certain parties.
In fact, he claimed that the matter was an “open secret” already known to Malay and Bumiputera contractors, including PKMM members themselves.
In addition, what causes the dispute is when there is a project given to a company that is “friendly” with a certain party even though they have no experience and expertise.
We are not jealous of those who get the Jana Wibawa project, but the awarding of the project needs to be fair in terms of selection based on ability, experience and professionalism, and not who is good with the Prime Minister (at that time) or the minister (at that time) who awarded the project.Datuk Seri Mohamed Fadzill Hassan, President of the Malaysian Malay Contractors Association (PKMM)
Some even claim that the list of Letters of Acceptance (SST) issued through the Jawa Wibawa project involves family members of the main leaders of certain political parties.
Previously, Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi informed that the MOF had ordered the postponement of the Jana Wibawa project so that a re-examination could be carried out as to whether the procurement procedures were in accordance with the rules set by the treasury.
As reported by Awani, Zahid, who is also the Minister of Rural and Regional Development, said the postponement of the project worth RM5.7 billion was made because there was an element of the procurement method through selected tenders or direct negotiations.
For the record, our former Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is also among the suspects in the Jana Wibawa Project investigation.
The matter was confirmed by a MACC source to the media on Sunday, February 19.
Additionally, investigations are also being carried out against several individuals including the former Minister of Finance, Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz.
But Muhyiddin, who is also the Chairman of Bersatu, claimed that his party was a victim of “selective prosecution” after Wan Saiful was charged on Tuesday morning.
READ MORE: Terpalit Kontroversi Rasuah, Ini Ringkasan Tentang Jana Wibawa Yang Patut Anda Tahu

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“Allocate More For Johor And Stop Treating Us Like A Stepchild” Sultan Ibrahim Slams Putrajaya For Lack Of Support

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Johor Ruler Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar today lambasted Putrajaya for allegedly treating the southern state “like a stepchild”.

In calling for more allocation to be set aside for the state, Sultan Ibrahim said that Johor is one of the biggest contributors to Malaysia’s economy.
“Johor contributed almost RM13 billion annually in federal revenue, but what it actually received was starkly disproportionate,” Sultan Ibrahim said during the opening of the First Session of the 15th Johor Legislative Assembly at Kota Iskandar in Iskandar Puteri, today.

He pointed toward the condition of several federal government facilities in the state, including the Sultanah Aminah Hospital, Sultan Ismail Hospital, and the Sultan Iskandar Customs, Immigration and Quarantine Complex, which he said was not properly maintained.
His Majesty added that Putrajaya too has not made good on its promise to expand the North-South Expressway in Johor to six lanes as well as to upgrade the Senai-Desaru Highway to four lanes.
He also pressed Putrajaya to repair the federal road linking Johor Bahru and Mersing which is “damaged and full of potholes” as it could endanger road users.
The Urban Transformation Centre (UTC) in Johor Bahru is also in need of upgrades to its quality of service and comfort levels, he added.
“If this trend continues, Johoreans may agitate towards secession from Malaysia. Perhaps Johor can be more developed if we stand on our own,” Sultan Ibrahim.
Sultan Ibrahim also touched on Johor’s rights under the Federation of Malaya Agreement signed in 1948 and 1957, stressing that if any one of those terms is breached, Johor has the right to secede.
He cited Putrajaya’s decision to drop the review application for the Batu Puteh case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) in 2018 as an example of the federal government’s “lackadaisical attitude” towards Johor.
Credit: Malay Mail
According to Sultan Ibrahim, the decision made by the then prime minister (Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad) was made without consulting Johor, which is “a clear breach of Johor’s rights as enshrined in the Federation of Malaya Agreement.”

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Employers Can Make It Mandatory Or Fire Staff Who Refuse Covid Vaccine

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Private employers have the legal right to make it compulsory for employees to take the Covid-19 vaccine.

Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) Law Faculty Senior Director Muhammad Umar Abdul Razak told Berita Harian that under Section 15 and 16 of the Occupational Safety and Health Act 1994 (Act 514), employers have the power to do so to ensure the health and safety at the workplace.
Employers can also require their workers to sign new employment contracts which include the necessity for staff to be vaccinated. The contract cannot be challenged in court.
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Employers, however, must take into consideration the employee’s right not to be vaccinated for health reasons.
The act also provides authority to an appointed safety officer to ensure workplace safety.
The UiTM lawman explained that based on Article 9 (3) of the Federal Constitution, the Federal Government have the power to enact “discriminatory” laws on the ground of public health and safety.
While the government can choose to amend these laws, it would need to pass through Parliament
Read More: Small Hall And Public Toilets Among Reasons Why Parliament Has To Be Suspended: MOH
Meanwhile, Lawyer Fahmi Abdul Moin described that there are no current laws that say it’s mandatory for a person to be vaccinated.
Act 342 (Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1998) does not place an offence on a person who refuses to receive the Covid-19 vaccine nor is it a criminal offence. Vaccine recipients must be voluntary without any element of coercion.Lawyer Fahmi Abdul Moin via Berita Harian.
However, Fahmi said that employers must take strict action if workers reject the vaccine and put other employees at risk of Covid-19.
It is well understood that the workplace has been one of the main contributors to Covid-19 infection clusters in the country
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah previously revealed that 30% of Covid-19 clusters were traced back to workplace infections.
Read More: Health DG: 30% of Covid-19 Clusters Are From The Workplace
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In an interview with Malay Mail, Employment Lawyer Donovan Cheah explained that there were no laws that prevent employers from making mandatory vaccination policies and said that they can take disciplinary action or let go of staff who refuse vaccinations, depending on the circumstances.
While an employer cannot physically compel an employee to take the vaccine, an employee’s freedom of choice is not the same thing as freedom from consequences. There are no legal prohibitions against an employer implementing a mandatory vaccination policy, although how employers deal with breaches of this policy may be evaluated by the courts.Employment Lawyer Donovan Chea via Malay Mail.

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Wan Fayhsal Becomes Head Of Armada

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Wan Ahmad Fayhsal Wan Ahmad Kamal is the new Bersatu Armada (Youth) chief.
He will serve the post for the term 2019 to 2022 with Ceasar Mandela Malakun, who is Bersatu’s Sabah Deputy Youth Chief as vice-head.
The Deputy Minister of Youth and Sports took the post after gaining votes from 9,496 during the divisional annual meeting, beating Muzzammil Ismail who is Armada’s Exco Member.
Bersatu Election Committee chairman Tan Sri Syed Hamid Albar said out of the 173 Armada divisions that are eligible to hold their meeting, 164 have conducted theirs, while nine divisions failed to do so for lack of quorum.
He also said that the delegates elected a Permanent Chairman, Deputy Permanent Chairman and 15 committee members for Armada.
Previously, the post was held by Former Youth and Sports Minister, Syed Saddiq.

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KL getting less safe, drops FOUR spots in world safest city ranking

Do ever walk the streets in fear? Clutching your bag tightly,
flinching every time a car drives a little too close to you?
Well, sorry to make you feel worse, but it seems that the
streets are not as safe as they used to be.
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The Economist Intelligence Unit’s (EIU) Safe Cities Index (SCI) 2019 was just released and it turns out that Kuala Lumpur dropped FOUR spots.
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In 2017, KL ranked at no 31, with a score of 73.11.
However, in 2019 KL dropped to the 35th spot with a lower score of 66.3.

Credit:  The Economist Intelligence Unit Limited 2019

The index ranks 60 cities across the globe based on 57 factors grouped into four main indicators:

Digital security
Health security
Infrastructure security
Personal security

KL scored below average in all the indicators except for personal security.

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Compared to the 2017 index, the 2019 rankings included 10 new
indicators such as existence and speed of emergency services, the existence of
a disaster plan and the ability to defend infrastructure against cyber-attacks.

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If youâ€™re wondering how our neighbours did, Singapore held
on to its title as second safest city in the world.

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Bangkok is at no 47 while Jakarta placed 53rd.
The safest city in the world crown goes to Tokyo while Lagos
wound up at the last spot.

What do you think of the results?
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Direct KL-Hatyai KTM Ride Is Only RM75 On Malaysia Day Weekend!

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Attention to all travellers or backpackers!

KTMB is offering a special trip from KL Sentral straight to Hatyai only on the 15th of September!
And you can travel back from Hatyai straight to KL Sentral on the 18th of September!
One trip only just because it’s Malaysia Day
In conjunction with Malaysia Day, KTMB is having one special trip straight to Hatyai from KL without exchanging any stations and another trip from Hatyai to KL Sentral for the round trip. This is not the Gold or Platinum tickets, this is the Express tickets!
(Credit: KTM Berhad / Facebook)
Before this, people who wanna travel from KL to Hatyai can only do so by taking the KTMB train (ETS) and alighting at Padang Besar station. From there, the public can take Thailand’s SRT from Padang Besar in Perlis to Hatyai in Thailand.
READ MORE: Malaysians Can Finally Travel To Thailand By Train Again Beginning 15 July

After this one-trip promotion, the public would have to use the regular KL Sentral – Padang Besar – Hatyai train trip again for other dates.
It’s not only limited, but it’s also cheap too!
Usually, the train ticket price for a trip from KL to Hatyai (one way) would cost around RM80 or RM115 (give or take).
This is because for ETS from KL Sentral to Padang Besar itself costs RM80 for Gold (a bit slower, many stops) and RM105 for Platinum (faster, fewer stops). Then it’s another deal for the SRT tickets (RM7).
But for the Malaysia Day weekend promo, KTMB is offering a one-way ticket of RM75 for a straight trip! This is for the seated coaches, btw.
They also have sleeper coaches with for this trip at the price of RM89 (top bunk) and RM97 (bottom bunk).
(Credit: KTM Berhad / Facebook)
Tickets are up for grabs tonight
The tickets will go on sale starting 7.30 pm tonight (9 September).
Just select KL Sentral as your origin station and Hat Yai as your destination. Click on the 15 September date on the calendar and choose whether you wanna go on a one-way trip or a round trip.
Hurry and get your tickets now here.
For more info, visit KTMB’s Facebook and Twitter.

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Malaysia Records 20,889 Cases Today. 3rd Record Breaking Day In A Row

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Daily Covid-19 infections in Malaysia have broken yet another record with 20,889 cases, a day after Malaysia crossed the 20k barrier for the first time.

In total, Malaysia has recorded 1,224,595 cases as of 6 August.
Selangor has the highest number of cases with 8,792, followed by Kuala Lumpur (2,483) and Kedah (1,371).
Meanwhile, Johor (1,275) and Sabah (1,291) are the other two states which have recorded more than 1,000 cases.
In a recent press conference held by the Health Ministry, they expect that infections to peak at the end of August and the curve will only flatten around 31 October.
READ MORE: [UPDATED] MOH Holds Special Press Conference After 2nd Day Of Record-Breaking Cases
Pecahan kes baharu #COVID19, 6 Ogos 2021 pic.twitter.com/2Tu1fqkzEG— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) August 6, 2021

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Here’s A List Of The Best & Worst Walkable Cities In Malaysia

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It does seem as though we don’t really talk enough about the walkability of Malaysian cities. Probably because most of us are already used to driving or just know that it’s rather impossible to imagine any city in Malaysia being accessible and friendly enough to get around by foot.

Even smaller and quieter cities here aren’t exactly pedestrian-friendly as there are certain criteria to meet in Malaysia to be called walkable city.
So what exactly is a walkable, pedestrian-friendly city?
Other than having famous tourist attractions, food and shopping within the vicinity, they should be well-designed for pedestrians’ safety and accessibility.
Walkability is not just a sidewalk – it’s a whole system of design and infrastructure.Joe Chestnut of the Institute for Transportation and Development Policy (ITDP).
Some characteristics that define pedestrian-friendly streets include:
Narrow streets with marked pedestrian crossings that slow and alert motorists.Greenery and shaded landscaping along sidewalks.Strategically placed parallel parking that protects pedestrians from traffic.Parks, alleys, sidewalks and pathways that are interlinked.Access to multiple modes of public transportation
So do any of our cities here in Malaysia meets these criteria?
We’ve narrowed down a list of best and worst cities for pedestrians, by our very own locals:
Let’s start with the best!
Melaka City, Melaka
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Other than being one of the most beautiful and historic cities in Malaysia, you’d be glad to know that Melaka scores an 86 on the Walk Score, which measures the ease of running your errands on foot!
Make your way along the Melaka River and walk over to A’Famosa. Then wander across the famous Dutch Square before heading up the stairs to St. Paul’s Church, the oldest church in Malaysia.
Right across the river is Jonker Walk, a haven of food, heritage houses and souvenir shops. All within a stone’s throw away from each other.
You can also choose to get around the city by taking a very nostalgic form of public transportation: trishaws or becas!
Georgetown, Penang
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Declared a UNESCO World Heritage City, Georgetown offers locals and tourists a wide range of attractions and restaurants all within walking distance.
One of the best parts about walking around Georgetown is the gorgeous street art dispersed throughout the city. Armenian Street offers walkers a nice tour of street art, restaurants and museums and shops. Immerse in the diversity of Georgetown as you take a detour off to Little India before walking over to the Kapitan Keling Mosque and the Clan Jetty.
It’s also pretty easy to get around Georgetown via public transport like buses.
Kuala Lumpur
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It’s hard to imagine that a bustling city like KL could be walkable, but hey, if London can do it, KL can too.
Recent developments in the city are slowly making it more pedestrian-friendly. The Saloma Bridge launched in 2020 cuts the walking time from Kampung Baru to KLCC by 20 minutes.
The River of Life is designed with pathways that lead to popular tourist attractions such as Dataran Mereka, Masjid Jamek and Pasar Seni. From there, you can head down to Petaling Street for cute cafes, bars and cheap buys, before visiting cultural sites like the Sri Maha Mariamman temple or Sin Sze Si Ya temple.
However, some people do feel that KL is built for cars rather than being pedestrian-friendly.
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Ipoh, Perak
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Ipoh is slowly gaining traction as a travel destination for locals and tourists alike. You can explore the unique colonial architecture of the Ipoh Railway Station and Birch Clock Tower located across each other before making your way to the famous Concubine Lane, a street dotted with cultural attractions, cafes, authentic Ipoh food and street art.
Putrajaya
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Although Putrajaya is kinda massive on its own, the walkability of each precinct is still pretty commendable.
There are some precincts located within Putrajaya that are worth the walk for their gorgeous landscaped gardens and exquisite buildings. From the hub of Putrajaya, the Dataran Putra, you can take a short walk down to the Putrajaya Lake and the Seri Wawasan Bridge.
Read More: 15 Gorgeous Parks In Putrajaya And Cyberjaya You Should Visit For Exercise Or Just OOTDs
Now, some of the worst.
Johor Bahru, Johor
Unfortunately, residents of Johor Bahru have much to complain about the walkability of their city.
Despite being so close to our counterpart Singapore (which ranks as a highly walkable city, BTW) you’d think that they might adopt some of Singapore’s city planning.
Well… Malaysians on Reddit definitely thinks otherwise.
They say that JB is way too big and busy to be walkable.
(Credit: r/malaysia via Reddit)
Seremban, Negeri Sembilan
Seremban is a quaint and quiet city off the hustle and bustle of the city centre. So it SHOULD be pretty walkable right?
Guess not?! Again, locals have a lot to say about the poor planning of the city that makes it difficult to get by on foot.
(Credit: Google Maps)
Although Seremban is a fairly new city, and the main road from the bus Terminal 1 to Prima Mall finally has an overhead bridge, there’s still a lot of room for progress in terms of making the city pedestrian-friendly.
Klang, Selangor
Some areas in Klang are actually nice to explore on foot, for example, Little India in Tengku Kelana Klang leads you down to the historic Indian Muslim Mosque, the Klang Heritage Walk (a guided tour), and the Sultan Abdul Aziz Royal Gallery.
However, Klang has long had a reputation for being the most dangerous city in Southeast Asia.
(Credit: Numbeo)
According to a Russian crowd-sourced global database, in 2021, Klang ranked number one as the city with the highest crime index and the lowest safety index.
Although Selangor police have rubbished the claim and Klang-ites might try to argue with you about it, it still proves that we have a lot to work on to make this city safe for walkers.
There’s still a long way to go to make the country a pedestrian paradise, but there seems to progress in the right direction. Who knows, one day we might find ourselves travelling on twos more frequently than we thought.
Read More: What Would Famous Cities Around The World Look Like In Malaysia?

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Bolide Meteor Exploded Over Penang Island On 21 July, Says Astronomical Society

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Residents of Penang Island were in for a shock when a loud boom could be heard in the night sky on 21 July 2021 at around 5am.

Members of the Astronomical Society of Penang (ASP) living in Balik Pulau, Tanjung Bungah, Jelutong, Sungai Ara, and Teluk Kumbar reported seeing a bright flash of light and hearing a loud boom.
Other netizens living in other parts of Penang Island such as Batu Ferringhi and Balik Pulau also reported hearing the noise, as well as dogs that were barking non-stop, disturbed by the explosion. Most people otherwise assumed it was thunder instead, while some originally speculated it to be military drills.
A picture taken by a netizen of the bolide meteor over Penang Island on 21 July 2021.(Credit: Ain Aidiyna/Facebook)
After careful analysis and calculations performed by the ASP, they determined that the phenomenon was caused by a bolide meteor flying through space coming into contact with the Eath’s atmosphere. Under the high pressures of great speed and friction, the bolide meteor then exploded, resulting in the bright light (from burning up in our atmosphere) and the loud boom (from exploding).
ASP reports that this bolide meteor was flying in at great speed from Southwest of Penang Island, and then exploded in space at approximately 49km north of Tanjung Bunga.

Bolides here refer to a very bright meteor of an apparent magnitude of -14 or brighter which then explodes in the atmosphere.
The bolide is speculated to be part of the Perseid meteor shower, which is running from now until mid-August and can be seen all over the world. The Perseid meteor shower is most well known for its reliable meteor showers and potential for explosive “fireworks”.
A picture of the Perseid meteor shower over Spain.(Credit: TRP)

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11yo Sabahan pokes rapist in eye with ice cream stick and escapes

It’s a horrible thing to be faced with rape, but a quick-witted 11-year-old girl saved herself with very impressive self-defense.
The suspect, a private taxi driver, brought the victim to Tembok Panuwasa, Kudat, instead of her home and then tried to assault her.
The suspect grabbed the girl’s hands, covered the girl’s mouth, and tried to force her to have sex with him.
The girl then poked his eye with an ice-cream stick and managed to get away.

A dangerous weapon in the right hands.(Picture credits: Pixabay)

Kudat police are now hunting for the suspect and the case is being investigated under Section 14 of the Sexual Offences Against Children Act 2017.

Rape is a sad reality that plagues civilized society. While the best ways to prevent rape is for rapists to NOT RAPE AT ALL, there are still some things we can do to keep ourselves safe or escape such dangerous situations.
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Here are a few things to keep in mind to keep safe:

Pay attention to the road on private transport and use a map app if you’re not familiar with the roads.
Text your friends or family when you get on private transport.
If you are being harassed, make a fuss! Shout, scream, and get attention from other people.
If you are being assaulted, fight dirty! Poke eyeballs, elbow throats, kick groins, and bite fingers to escape.
Use tools: anything can be a weapon (just watch John Wick), so use your keys, or purse, or anything that can distract your assailant and buy you some time.

In an ideal world, anyone should be able to go anywhere and do anything wearing whatever they want.
Unfortunately, it is much better to err on the side of caution in the reality of today and stay safe, even for young children.

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Confessions Of An Ex-Mat Lajak; He Moved On From Bicycle To Motorcycle

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With public outrage over the jailing of Sam Ke Ting for a traffic accident, a netizen has stepped up to answer questions on basikal lajak (modified bicycles).

The timing could not be better, as Sam was sent to prison by the High Court for the traffic accident which killed eight teenagers on basikal lajak.
READ MORE: Petitions & Support Pour In For6 Years Jail And RM6,000 Fine For Woman Involved In “Basikal Lajak” Accident, Johor High Court Ruled
Known as Ey Kall, the netizen posted on a Facebook group, Rejected Malaysian Memes, with about 7,700 members.
I’m an ex-budak lajak; ask me anything that probably I can answer.Netizen Ey Kall inviting others to ask him about all things basikal lajak.
We compiled some of the questions for an easier understanding of the Mat Lajak psyche.
Were you allowed to go out late at night?

Are there any non-Malay Mat Lajak?

Do you regret being a Mat Lajak?

Will you allow your kid to become a Mat Lajak?

Why did you choose to become a Mat Lajak?

Is it true that Mat Lajak usually comes from a broken family?

What made you quit being a Mat Lajak?

What Makes A Basikal Lajak
The culture of basikal lajak is not a new thing in Malaysia.
Accordingly, the “sport” began to gain a foothold in Johor Bahru more than 15 years ago.
The essence of basikal lajak is racing a bicycle without brakes and going downhill at high speeds without any protection.
The activity usually starts at midnight leading to dawn.
[Infografik] Apa itu basikal lajak?https://t.co/8UX5RZxVHE pic.twitter.com/21mvadnOmo— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) November 5, 2019
Following Sam’s case, netizens demand that parents stop their children from getting involved in such dangerous activities.
The public has also expressed overwhelming support for Sam.
READ MORE: Petitions & Support Pour In For ‘Basikal Lajak’ Driver After Court Charge
Public indignance reached sky-high when the victims’ parents expressed relief at the sentence meted out to Sam.
#BasikalLajakSyukur bukan mak cik yg masuk lokap for being negligent parent. I guess Malaysian law always siding in the making of mat rempit and crooks. Seems like this mak cik also failed to see her parenting style. https://t.co/xxwegiWt8w— 🎃👻El Vie👻🎃 (@elvienism) April 14, 2022

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Bomb Battle: Asia’s First Ever Immersive Video Game Experience Is Here

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Games have seen much evolution, from physical to virtual, even a combination of both.

Bomb Battle is Asia’s first and only immersive video gaming experience with the biggest paint blast promising to take enjoyment to a whole new level and it is now here at Berjaya Times Square.
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Launched by concept and game creator Mission Group Ltd in Malaysia, it has five completely immersive arcade games with inspirations drawn from action movies, game shows, escape games, and esports to provide a multiplayer real-life video game experience.
This high-tech game challenges participants to put their talents to the test by defusing a ticking paint bomb within 75 minutes. Failure to do so causes a colourful explosion as players become covered in paint.
According to Datin Sheehan Tee the Founder and CEO of Mission Group Limited, Bomb Battle is a perfect blend of excitement, intelligence, and skill, allowing one to spend quality time with loved ones.
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The game features five unique rooms, each with three levels of difficulty, catering to players of all skill levels. We designed it to ensure that players are fully immersed in a real-life arcade game, creating an electrifying experience that they will never forgetDatin Sheehan Tee the Founder and CEO of Mission Group Limited
She also stated that there will a be league competition which will begin in the middle of this year.
According to Azmi Abdullah, Director for Central Region Tourism Malaysia, Bomb Battle is a wonderful addition to the nation’s tourism industry.
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……. YAB Prime Minister, Dato’ Seri Anwar Ibrahim has announced during the budget which was tabled recently that the next Visit Malaysia Year will be held in 2025. That’s about 1.5 years from now. Therefore, the timing of the opening of Bomb Battle is absolutely ideal and it is a great addition to the country’s tourism product.Tuan Azmi Abdullah, Director for Central Region Tourism Malaysia
Blast Off
We had the opportunity to experience the game during the launch. Bomb Battle is a multiplayer game with 4 people needed in a team.
Before entering the game room, players are given a full body hazmat suit and plastic covers.
Once players are suited up, a briefing is given to the players. With 5 games, the final one is where the team is supposed to diffuse the bomb and failing to do so, the team will get blasted with the paint.
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However, before reaching there the team has to complete 4 missions and gather as many points as they can from each of the missions. This is crucial as the points will determine how long a team has to diffuse the bomb in the final mission..
Each mission is 15 minutes long. The missions are known as Power Grid, Laser Maze, Melody Hack and Decrypt It.
Power Grid
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This is the first mission that the players will face. As soon as you enter the room, there will be 4 monitors at each corner of the room. Players need to connect the colour dots on the screen.
Laser Maze
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In this game, players need to hit buttons that light up simultaneously to complete the mission.
The catch of this mission is the name itself. Players need to travel from one end to another in the given time to press all the buttons at once, however they have to pass through the laser maze in the middle without it touching their body.
Melody Hack
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As its name suggests, Melody Hack requires players to have good hearing and a good memory. They need to recreate a tune that was played and is considered a hard level especially for those who are not musically inclined.
Decrypt It
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This is the last mission of the game before the players are sent to diffuse the bomb. In this mission, again there will be 4 screens around the room with jumbled up numbers.
The players need to click the numbers in order to go from 1 to 100. The catch is that the numbers will be jumbled up in each screen.
Players need to communicate and be fast in order to complete the mission. Once the players reach 100, they have to do the same process again till 200.
However, this time the points will be doubled.
Circuit Cracker
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This is the final stage of the mission where players will have to diffuse the bomb or get blasted by paint.
The players will each be given a pump which will be connected to the screen in front of them. To diffuse the bomb, they have to direct the current to the green points. If they direct it to the red points, then the countdown will become faster.
The pincher works as a rotation device, reverse rotation device and stop button. Each of these plays a vital role in helping the players to diffuse the bomb.
The countdown to diffuse the bomb depends on the points that the players have gathered from the four previous missions.
However, the fun of Bomb Battle is actually being blasted with the paint. The players are given head gear and asked to cover themselves fully with the hazmat suit which is given before being blasted by the paint.
There will be a GoPro set in front of them to capture the moment.
Pics by Keran Raj Harideran/TRP
Tickets
There are two packages for Bomb Battle known as Bomb Mission and VIP Package. In the Vip Package, the players will receive 1 Haus Bomb welcome drink and limited-edition Bomber’s Season T-shirt.
For off-peak hours Monday to Friday before 5pm, tickets are priced at RM89 per pax for Bomb Mission and RM109 per pax for VIP package.
For peak hours Monday to Friday after 5pm, weekends and during public holidays, tickets are RM99 per pax for Bomb Mission and RM119 per pax for VIP package.

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Mother Claims Toddler Bitten By Other Toddlers, Left Unattended At Daycare

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Every parents’ worst nightmare is accidentally sending their child to a facility that ends up bullying and even in some extreme cases, abusing the child.

Unfortunately for Facebook user El Ameera, that fear ended up becoming a reality.
El Ameera shared in a post that her toddler daughter was allegedly abused in a new kindergarten that they had sent her to.
After 3 months of gathering the strength to do this, I think it is time I disclose what happened to Maryam. May this be a lesson to everyone and may Maryam get the justice she deserves. This incident occurred in early January this year on Maryam’s third day at the new taska (kindergarten).El Ameera via Facebook
She added that her daughter was one year and one month old at the time and was a happy kid unlike most kids on their first day of school.
On the first day, Maryam was really happy. She even walked into the entrance all by herself, so excitedly she even forgot to wave her mummy and daddy bye. However, when her father picked her up in the evening, he told me that she cried very loudly when she saw him, that’s when I started getting a bad feeling. This is because at her old taska, she was always happy in the morning as well as the evening.El Ameera via Facebook
El Ameera added that it was very uncommon for her daughter to feel stressed or look sad.
She added that as many of her followers would already know via her stories on social media, Maryam has always been a happy kid.
“I assumed that it was because of a new environment and used that as an explanation for her crankiness. I kept telling myself that maybe she was just tired from all the playing and mingling she had done throughout the day. Plus, this taska has better facilities than the last one, with their mini gym, indoor playground and so on.”El Ameera via Facebook
On the second day, El Ameera said she insisted to pick Maryam up herself because she wanted to observe the situation.
I took out my phone to record what I saw and it was obvious that Maryam looked upset. I sent the video to her grandmother and she agreed as well but brushed it off as Maryam was tired. When we arrived at home, Maryam’s father noticed a red mark on her wrist and while it was a small mark both of us sensed the red flags popping up.El Ameera via Facebook
The next day, El Ameera wrote that she notified the teacher in the morning and ended up getting a WhatsApp picture of a bruise and wounds on her daughter’s hand from the teachers with the note ‘a fellow student bit Maryam when the teacher went to get hair oil’.
My heart felt like it was about to shatter thinking about how much pain my child would be feeling. When we arrived at the taska, Maryam looked weak and I was shocked when I saw the condition of her hand. It was not just her left hand that was bruised and swollen, but there were marks behind her ears, her cheeks and back of her palms had marks as well as a bite mark on her right arm.El Ameera via Facebook
She then asked the teacher to show her where the ‘fight’ had taken place and was brought to an empty room where there were four kids.
The room had nothing but a few air purifiers. I had even provided an extra blanket for Maryam but there was nothing in that room. When I visited the year before, the teachers told me that there would be cots and other facilities but these children were laying on cold floors with the air-conditioning on.El Ameera via Facebook
According to the teacher this was an isolation room for the toddlers during the evenings to avoid them from disturbing the babies there.
I was extremely angry at the discrimination and the sight of the children at that time. I couldn’t understand why they needed to do this. When I checked their CCTV, I realised that the other toddlers and Maryam were placed in that room since the morning. They also fed these toddlers on the cold floor with nothing to shield them from the cold. Why teacher why?El Ameera via Facebook
She claimed that based on police investigation, the teachers had also left these toddlers in that room alone with no adult supervision whatsoever multiple times.
One time there was a teacher who left a toddler on the air purifier with a handphone alone. The police also told me that Maryam had been attacked by the other kids at least three to four times while she was alone in that room with the other toddlers.El Ameera via Facebook
Based on the CCTV footage, at that time Maryam was already laying weak on the floor, possibly crying and screaming, hoping someone would come help her. Where was the teacher then? Why did they leave the toddlers that many times? We still ask ourselves why Maryam and the other kids were left unsupervised until she got hurt.El Ameera via Facebook
El Ameera added that the worst part was that some of the CCTV camera footage was not given to them.
What happened between 11am and 3.45pm, what happened to my daughter during that time? Maryam cried the whole night that day and we felt horrible as parents watching our child suffer.El Ameera via Facebook
She added that that night after making a police report against the kindergarten, Maryam started bleeding from the nose and was rushed to the hospital where she was referred to the ENT department.
Her child was also referred to a child psychologist after that because there were times when she would wake up screaming in the middle of the night and cry and she has also tried to bite her brothers.
She has to keep up with her follow-ups till May. I can’t believe this happened in a day. The so-called prestigious taska charges over a thousand ringgit for registration fees but does not even have a bed for the children.El Ameera via Facebook
She noted that the police investigation has concluded and that many have advised her husband and her to take legal action against the kindergarten but the costs were too high.
Now I understand why most similar cases go quiet after a while. We know that this will be a long and hard battle but my husband and I are willing to go to any extent for our daughter. Please pray for us.El Ameera via Facebook

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M’sian Artist Opens 2nd Solo Show In NYC, Based On M’sian Folklore

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Malaysian artist Azzah Sultan is making New York City sit up and notice Malaysia’s rich and vibrant culture.

Her latest solo art exhibit will be held for a month from January 20th to February 26th, featuring her take on the classic Malaysian folklore Batu Belah, Batu Bertangkup.
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The exhibit, titled Batu Belah, Batu Bertangkup: The Devouring Rock, reinvents the story of widowed mother living with her two children, a daugther and a son, and visualises the intergenerational trauma passed down from mother to daughter.
The folktale itself is a warning, mostly for children to be aware of the weight of their words and to be sensitive to the hardships of their parents.
The tale goes thus: One morning, the mother catches a fish full of roe. She tasks her daughter with cooking the fish, requesting that she save a portion of roe for her. The son, however, tempted by the delicious food, eats his mother’s portion as well.
When the widow returns and finds that her son has eaten her portion while her daughter failed to stop him, she believes that they are selfish children. The widow runs away to a nearby hill and throws herself upon a rock which devours her, leaving both children alone and parentless for good.
Some of Azzah’s artwork on display.(Credit: Trotter&Sholer)
Azzah Sultan reinterpreted the tale with bold patterns, designs, and batik pieces. The mixed-medium artworks also feature her oil-painting.
The opening for my solo show, Batu Belah Batu Bertangkup, is tomorrow!!! At Trotter & Sholer Gallery, 168 suffolk street NY from 5-8pm pic.twitter.com/Js7QYRmtJJ— sun in asparagus (@sentibrwngirl) January 19, 2022
This isn’t Azzah’s first foray into showcasing Malaysian art in the heart of NYC either. Back in September of 2020, she dazzled the city with her very first solo show titled Anak Dara, which showcased beautiful batik from Penang.
READ MORE: Malaysian Artist Sets Up Solo Show In New York City Titled ‘Anak Dara’, Batik Art Selling For Over RM16,000

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Selangor Sets Ceiling Price Of Chickens In PKPS Centres At RM8, Lower Than Federal Govt

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Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari has announced that the state government has allocated 50,000 chickens to be sold at RM8 per kg.

It’s lower than the ceiling price that has been set nationwide by the federal government.
READ MORE: “20 Sen Je?” Malaysians Unhappy With PMO’s Fancy New Chicken Price Video
Under the state government’s Ehsan Food Intervention Programme, the Selangor Agriculture Development Authority (PKPS) will use the RM1 million allocations to bear the cost of subsidising the price by reducing store rental charges, as reported by Astro Awani.
In the first phase starting next Monday (7 February), the chicken with the lower ceiling price will only be sold at PKPS-owned premises for two weeks on a trial run.
For starters, customers get to buy chicken at a lower ceiling price at the Selangor Wholesale Market (Pasar Borong Selangor) in Seri Kembangan and Wisma PKPS in Shah Alam.
The programme will be expanded to other localities in Selangor based on the scheduled timetable and response from the public.
Each customer can only buy two whole chickens per transaction, seeing that PKPS can only ready 540,000 chickens in three months to be sold.
Besides reduced chicken prices, Amirudin said quality chicken eggs will be sold at a lowered price using the same price control method.

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Sicily Is Slashing Flight Tickets And Hotel Costs For Tourists After Lockdown Is Lifted

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Tourism is one of the main industries in Italy, representing roughly 13% of its GDP in 2019. Therefore, as the global lockdown threatens to cripple the tourism industry for many countries, one of Italy’s most popular destinations is trying to kickstart the tourist haven again.
The island of Sicily has announced that it will offer to pay half of visitor’s flight costs and a third of hotel expenses as part of their efforts to entice visitors.
Sicily will also provide free tickets and entry to its many museums, archaeological sites, and other areas of interest.
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The proposed plan will cost them 50 million euros (around RM233 million), but they believe it will be a small price to pay for the influx of tourism. The island has lost an upwards of 1 billion euros (about RM4.7 billion) since they closed their doors on 10 May.
The travel vouchers will only be available once the country reopens its borders, but in the meantime you can keep an eye out on the Sicily tourism website for updates.

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Cikgu Hensem giving his students a haircut goes viral on Twitter

An English teacher at a school in Sabah recently shared 2 pictures of him shaving off his studentâ€™s hair.

students worst nightmare 😂 pic.twitter.com/3c94H6qiLr
â€” Khairul Sofian (@ian2918) July 8, 2019

Twitterjaya is going cray cray.

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Boys are sharing their feelings (through memes of course).
Tweeting back how they understood what it would feel like to get your hair cut.

Ahh shit, here we go again pic.twitter.com/HoHWLAfXMP
â€” Sai (@NotSaiff) July 8, 2019

 pic.twitter.com/7evt0oC2Gx
â€” ^ (@istgfu) July 8, 2019

Whilst some were sharing their own personal experiences how their school tackled the issue.

Apa barang cikgu potongkan. Sekolah aku dulu panggil mamak datang sekolah potongkan rambut. Kena bayar rm5 lagi macibai
â€” Awie (@SyazwieHariz) July 8, 2019

What la teacher cut for you. In my school, they used to call the barber to cut our hair. Have to pay RM5 somemore

Kv aku dulu tiap minggu spotcheck rambut. Paling tak tahan, rambut yg lebih dari 3 cm kena botak. Mmg satu kolej la botak, gila apa nk ukur rambut bagai. Serious jiwa kacau, tiap minggu rasa mcm banduan ja. Dah baju pun kaler oren. Haih syukur la dh lepas dh zaman tu.
â€” GÌ´Õ±Ð³Ö…Õ½ (@Aimanzackz__) July 8, 2019

Last time my school spot check for hair every week. The worst part is, if your hair was 3cm longer than recommended, they’ll make you bald. Obviously the whole college went bald, crazy la to measure hair all. It was so cumbersome, every week I felt like a prisoner. We wear orange some more. Haih I’m glad that phase is over.

Besides the memes and sad stories, girls have been going goo goo ga ga for the teacher whom they deem as cute and handsome.

Mata focus kat cikgu sebab handsome
â€” Æ§ (@xanalova) July 8, 2019

Eyes focused on the teacher because he is handsome

cikgu pun hensem aihh
â€” AdikManis🌸 (@nrrinamalik) July 9, 2019

@btariarsyt syt that teacher..
â€” junksmin (@bedaqbaby) July 8, 2019

SYT (Sweet Young Thing) that teacher

Some expressed sadness that he wasn’t around when they were in school. He has only been teaching there for 1 year, he confirmed.

Siapa cg ni da. Kenapa aku skola sini dulu cg ni teda 🤨
â€” ren (@ernazira_) July 8, 2019

Who is this teacher? Why wasn’t he teaching when I was at that school?

And it seems not only girls who feel that he is eye candy, but guys too…

i dont mind getting a haircut from cikgu
â€” clarky (@itsclrkhns) July 8, 2019

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Penangites Caught Violating MCO, Drinking Outside Temple

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To combat cabin fever, some Malaysians have to turned to spiritual substances to tide them over this movement control order (MCO).
A group of seven, including two women, were found drinking alcoholic beverages outside a temple in Penang on Thursday.
North Seberang Perai district police chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor told reporters that the group claimed that they were bored at home. Since many shops were closed, they decided to gather and drink outside the temple.
A separate group of four teenagers were caught drinking air ketum in Butterworth as well. They attempted to escape from police but were eventually cornered.
Another group of six men were also found drinking in a field in Bagan Ajam.
All of them were aware of the MCO, but they chose not to comply.North Seberang Perai district police chief ACP Noorzainy Mohd Noor
In total, at least 24 people were arrested for violating the MCO within the Seberang Perai district. All violators were detained under Regulation 11 of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Disease Regulations 2020, Section 269 and Section 186 of the Penal Code.

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Netflix’s Squid Game Is Confirmed For A Season 2!

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On your marks. Get set. Greenlight.

It’s official guys! Squid Game is coming back on Netflix for a season 2.
To those not familiar with the series, Squid Game is a nine-episode series that tells the story of a financially struggling man stumbling across a lucrative offer to join a mysterious live game with the winning prize of 45.6 billion won. What he didn’t know was, that offer was gonna cost him his life.
Since its first premiere on Netflix on 17 September 2021, Squid Game has gone on and become a worldwide phenomenon! Although there are no release dates or any hints regarding the filming session of the new season, we can rest assured that it is in the works.
It took around 12 long years to create the series for the public, but who knew, it only took 12 days for it to become the most popular Netflix series ever in history (surpassing Money Heist and Stranger Things)!
The best Netflix show that won awards
Being the number one series on Netflix, Squid Game has won a lot of awards at the 28th Screen Actors Guild Awards (SAG) 2022 in Santa Monica, California, in February this year.
Some of the accolades are:
Outstanding Performance by a Male Actor in a Drama Series (Lee Jung-jae)Outstanding Performance by a Female Actor in a Drama Series (Jung Ho-yeon)Outstanding Performance by a Stunt Ensemble in a TV Series
Additionally, they also won the “Breakthrough Series – over 40 minutes” category at the 31st Gotham Awards, held in New York. They’re the first South Korean show to win the award there.
Talk about a global phenomenon, huh?
Still in the works, but it’s coming…
Director, writer and executive producer Hwang Dong-hyuk recently made an announcement at the grand finale of the Netflix FYSEEE event in Los Angeles two days ago (12 June), officially declaring the great return of Netflix’s Squid Game for a season 2.
He even wrote a letter to fans hinting at the potential return of some key characters as well as new characters.
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Fans can expect the return of the determined main protagonist, Gi-hun, the undefeatable secondary antagonist, The Front Man, and also Young-hee’s (the big creepy doll in the first episode) boyfriend, Cheol-su. And hey, the man with the ddakji (Korean traditional game with folded paper tiles) might be back also! (Hello Gong Yoo!)
Celebrating the announcement of the series confirmation yesterday, Young-hee a.ka. the “Red Light, Green Light” doll made an appearance outside Farenheit88 at Bukit Bintang, Kuala Lumpur. She was only there yesterday (13 June) though, for a thrilling game of Red Light, Green Light, from 9 am – 11 pm.
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Don’t worry, later on with the season 2 premiere in the future, we might have a better and longer chance of playing with this innocently eerie doll. Or maybe even her boyfriend. Fingers crossed!
According to Tudum, currently, season two is still in its early stages. Fans might have to wait a bit longer for the season to hit the screens.
We are working on the script right now and making the form of the story.But there’s definitely a lot of pressure on how to make [Season 2] even better. I know that a lot of the different fans and audiences have enjoyed the series very much, but really we’re focusing on how to make it even more joyful to the global audience.Kim Ji-yeon, Executive Producer of Squid Game
We honestly can’t wait for season 2! It must be full of mind-gripping challenges and an intricate storyline! Cue the chilling theme song of Pink Soldiers!

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Malaysians Are Willing To Pay Double To Marry Across The Northern Border

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It’s not just vegetables and bread, it seems that everything is getting a price hike, even marriages too.

A recent report says that Malaysians are still flocking to Thailand to marry despite the fact the land borders are closed and that it now costs double what it did before the pandemic.
It is said that the profits of the agents who are facilitating the weddings are not only making more money but have seen an increase in demand as well.
According to a veteran agent, his clients do not mind paying the higher price because they understand that it is not easy to cross my land into Thailand seeing that the border is still closed.
Love By Air
Another report says that some Malaysians are resorting to air travel to cross the border to get married.
That’s because although the land border is closed, Thailand has been accepting air travel from 46 countries since 1 November.
Only those from low-risk countries can fly to Thailand without quarantine. They also must be fully vaccinated and have to undergo Covid-19 tests before the flight and after arriving in the country.
No Registration Since MCO
According to the Department Islamic Religious Affairs Perlis, between 2010 and 2020, there have been 1,825 marriages that have been registered in Malaysia but were done in Thailand.
However, the Department’s Chairman, Ruzaini Rais, said that they have not received any registration of marriages conducted in Thailand since the lockdown.
He also said that polygamy is the biggest reason why Malaysians choose to marry across the border.
The second biggest reason, at 25%, is because of family disagreement, and the balance 3% do it because it is easier for them and they want to break tradition and not be pressured into holding a kenduri (feast).

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Malaysian Medical Superwoman Is The First Asian To Become International AIDS Society President

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Professor Datuk Dr Adeeba Kamarulzaman has just been appointed president of the International AIDS Society (IAS). The Malaysian infectious disease expert is the first Asian to head the global organisation.
Dr Adeebam, who is an adjunct associate professor at the Yale School of Medicine and dean at University Malaya’s Faculty of Medicine, was named IAS president-elect last year and will take over the role of president from 2020 until 2022.

As IAS President, Dr Adeeba will be heading the world’s largest association of HIV professionals, with members in more than 170 countries, to drive for urgent action in reducing the impact of HIV.
Her ascension to the prestigious role comes as little surprise to the local medical field as she is well-known for having dedicated her career to the prevention, treatment and research of infectious diseases and HIV/AIDS.
In fact, she was the pioneer who established the Infectious Diseases Unit at the University of Malaya Medical Centre (UMMC).
Universiti Malaya Medical Centre.(Credit: Saddam Yusoff/NSTP)
In 2007, Dr. Kamarulzaman established the Centre of Excellence for Research in AIDS (CERiA) at University Malaya, one of the few dedicated HIV research centres in the region that conducts multi-disciplinary research on HIV ranging from clinical to public health and policy research.
Amongst her long list of distinguished  accolades and roles include president of the Malaysian AIDS Foundation, Executive Council member of the Malaysian AIDS Council, member of the UNAIDS Scientific Expert Panel on HIV and the Co-Chair of the WHO Strategic and Technical Advisory Committee (STAC) on HIV.
Dr Adeeba at the Malaysian AIDS Foundation Gala Dinner in 2018.(Credit: Malaysian AIDS Foundation/Facebook)
Needless to say, she is well regarded by her peers as a catalyst in improving the medical field, particularly in the fight against AIDS.
From HIV to Covid-19
Since the Covid-19 pandemic began in 2020, she has joined the global fight in finding a cure for the viral disease – embarking on a clinical study at four hospitals to evaluate a drug to treat severe cases.
The clinical study to evaluate the drug Tocilizumab for the treatment of severe cases of Covid-19 has been underway since April 2020 at UMMC, Hospital Sungai Buloh, Hospital Kuala Lumpur and Seremban’s Hospital Tuanku Jaafar Hospital.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
Even the United States Ambassador to Malaysia, Kamala Shirin Lakhdir, made a special note of Dr Adeeba’s contribution in a letter to the New Straits Times.
From Malaysia, she is working closely with her colleagues at Yale in New Haven, Connecticut, showcasing the semangat inovasi that is essential to defeating this disease.Kamala Shirin Lakhdir, United States Ambassador to Malaysia via NST.
Now, it’s time for Malaysians to celebrate this medical superwoman and her achievements as well.
Congratulations Dr Adeeba!

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Body Temperature Checks Only Once At Entrances For Hotels And Shopping Malls

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Body temperature checks need to be conducted only once at shopping mall entrances, according to Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
However, he said, visitors would still need to record their particulars in every shop they enter to ensure that contact tracing can be done.
Visitors still need to fill in their name and telephone number either manually or via MySejahtera for contact tracing purposes.Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Ismail Sabri also said this applies to hotels as well.
It’ll be the same for hotels as inside these places there will be restaurants, gift shops and such. Once they’ve taken their temperature at the entrance, they don’t need to do it again.Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob

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10 Halal & Muslim-Friendly Dim Sum Places In The Klang Valley

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1. Mohd Chan
Mohd Chan is a Chinese Muslim restaurant established in 2007 that serves authentic halal Cantonese cooking that also includes Dim Sum. They have a lot of outlets but the only one that specialises in Dim Sum is in Sunway Geo. They are of course, 100% halal.

(Credit: Mohd Chan)
Over there the variety of dim sum is endless from steamed Siew Mai to Hotatei Chee Cheong Fun. The menu for the other outlets is only limited to Siew Mai and Dumplings so if you want the true Dim Sum experience, head on over to Sunway Geo.
Location: A-01-01, Sunway Geo Avenue, Jalan Lagoon Selatan, Bandar Sunway, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours: 10am – 9pm (Mon-Friday), 8am – 9pm (Sat-Sun)
Average Price: Can start as low as RM6.50 for a dim sum dish
Website
2. DIN by Din Tai Fung
Originating from Taiwan, this famous franchise that sells Taiwanese steamed dumplings and noodles made its way worldwide and even got one Michelin Star for its branch in Hong Kong. They are famous for their Xiao Long Baos, which are steamed dumplings filled with fillings and rich broth inside the skin.
(Credit: DIN by Din Tai Fung / Instagram)
With 12 branches in Malaysia, 3 of the branches (NU Sentral, Suria KLCC, JB MidValley Southkey) are Mulism friendly and do not serve pork or alcohol.
Location: Check out their website to know the specific no-pork locations.
Operation Hours: Check out their website to know the specific outlets’ operation hours.
Average Price: The price starts as low as RM16 for a basket of their 6pcs dumpling.
Website / Facebook
3. LèTen Dim Sum & Asian Cuisine
LèTen is a halal-certified Chinese restaurant in Mitsui Outlet Park Sepang and also in Citta Mall, Petaling Jaya that serves standard Chinese cuisine like stir fry dishes and dim sum dishes like Har Kao and Pan-fried Carrot Cake. For more visuals, check their Dim Sum menu from food vlogger Ceddy’s review.
(Credit: ParaThai & LèTen / Facebook)
Location:
Mitsui Outlet: F-60A, Mitsui Outlet Park, KLIA, Kuala Lumpur International Airport, 64000 Sepang, Selangor
 Citta Mall Outlet: Lot G-17, Citta Mall, 1, Jalan PJU 1a/48, Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours: 11am – 10am
Average Price: The price starts at RM8.50 for a 3pcs dim sum dish
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4. Dolly Dim Sum
If you haven’t heard of Dolly Dim Sum, clearly, you don’t know Dim Sum yet. They’re one of the famous Muslim-friendly Dim Sum places in the Klang Valley and currently, they have around 10 outlets. Apart from steamed and fried dim sum with Cheong fun, they also serve rice and noodles to satisfy your hunger for delicious carbs!
(Credit: Dolly Dim Sum / Facebook)
Location: Check out their websites for the outlets nearest to you.
Operation Hours: 11am – 10pm
Average Price: A small dish would approximately start from RM9 while a heavier meal would start from RM22.
Website / Facebook
5. Minmax Restaurant
Founded way back in 2002, this restaurant is prized for its handmade Dim Sum. While being pork-free, they serve a variety of authentic Hong Kong dishes with a fusion of some Malaysian recipes. They also do bookings for various occasions like weddings and birthday parties. Their food uses ingredients sourced from halal-certified suppliers.
(Credit: MinMax)
Location: Lot 2.1 Level 2, PNB Darby Park, Jalan Binjal, 50450 Kuala Lumpur.
Operation Hours: 11 am – 9pm (Mon-Sat), 9am-9pm (Sun & Public Holiday)
Average Price: Their Dim Sum menu is priced between RM3.90 to RM12.90 per dish.
Website
6. Lai Poh Heen
This exquisite restaurant is inspired by the great ancestral homes of 19th Century Chinese tycoons. With that being said and also located in Mandarin Oriental Hotel, you should expect the prices to be a tad bit expensive but of course, with premium quality. They are pork-free but do serve alcoholic beverages here.
(Credit: Fishmeatdie / Facebook)
From Codfish Dumplings (RM38) to Prawn and Water Chestnut Dumplings (RM36), their dumplings are all handmade by qualified chefs in an open kitchen.
Location: Mandarin Oriental, Kuala Lumpur City Centre, 50088 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours: 10.30am – 2.30pm (lunch) 6pm – 10pm (dinner)
Average Price: Their dumplings starts as low as RM18.
Website
7. Dodo Dim Sum & Bowls
Dodo Dim Sum & Bowls is a new restaurant that started its operation in 2019. Their menu caters to both handcrafted Dim Sum cuisines and classic Thai street food cuisines.  You can enjoy up to 27 different choices for dim sums from their Garlic Fish Balls to their Szechuan Chicken dim sums. They even have nutritional values of these dishes on their website!
Pheonix Eye steamed dim sum (left) and Chicken and Cheese steamed dim sum.(Credit: Dodo Dim Sum & Bowls)
They have two outlets and both of their restaurants are Muslim-friendly as they are pork and alcohol-free while being Halal compliant.
Location:
Subang Parade Outlet: Subang Parade, LG10 G2, Jalan Kemajuan Subang, Ss16, 47500 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Tropicana Gardens Mall Outlet: Tropicana Gardens Mall, Lot CC-39, Concourse Floor, No:2A, Persiaran Surian,47810 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operation Hours: 10 am – 10 pm
Average Price: Price starts as low as RM9 for one serving of Dim Sum basket.
Website / Facebook
8. Jibby Chow
Jibby Chow is a Chinese cuisine restaurant named after the owner, Najib Hamid aka Jibby and the restaurant’s Chef Chow. Serving various Chinese food like Cantonese Crab Meat and Cantonese Yin Yong, this restaurant also sells an array of Dim Sum menu.
(Credit: Bangsar Village, Jibby Group / Facebook)
A brand from the Serai Group, they are a 100% halal restaurant that sells authentic traditional and also contemporary Chinese dishes.
Location: Lot GF-1, Ground Floor, Bangsar Village 2, Jalan Telawi 1, Bangsar Baru, 59100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours: 10 am – 10 pm
Average Price: The lowest price starts from RM12 for an average dim sum dish.
Website
9. Siang Seafood Restaurant
This seafood restaurant serves Chinese cuisine that focuses on seafood and it is located in SOGO KL. They have a wide array of choices for dim sums there, up to 30 kinds. They do not serve pork but do have alcoholic beverages there.
(Credit: Rebecca Saw, SOGO catalogue)
Location: 6th Floor, Kompleks Sogo, 190, Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, City Centre, 50100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operation Hours: 11 am – 8 pm
Average Price: Their dim sum dishes starts as low as RM7.90
Menu
10. Canning Heritage
Hailing from Perak, this 100% halal certified Chinese restaurant is an enhanced version of Canning Dim Sum, famous among people in Ipoh. In Canning Heritage, apart from a variety of their specialised dim sums, they also serve other Chinese cuisines like Hong Kong-style roasted chicken, Char Siew Chicken and noodles.
(Credit: Canning Heritage / Instagram)
They currently have six outlets (The Curve, Citta Mall, Sunway Geo, Melawati Mall, Seksyen 20 Shah Alam, Gamuda Walk) in the Klang Valley.
Location: Check out their Facebook to know their specific locations.
Operation Hours: Check out their Facebook to know their specific operating hours according to the locations.
Average Price: Their ala carte dishes start at RM8.90 while their power platter with assorted dim sums starts at RM17.90.
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So here is your list of Muslim-friendly Dim Sum places in the Klang Valley. Send this to your friends who love Dim Sums or take those Dim Sum virgin people here and witness their eyes full of amazement. You’ll definitely be proud of yourself because of that.

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As Victims Have Spoken Out, The Push To Criminalise Stalking Continues

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The government is working to criminalise stalking with the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) meeting various stakeholders on the issue.

A meeting was held by Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Wira Mas Ermieyati Samsudin in Parliament yesterday to discuss the matter.
She mentioned that efforts to make stalking a crime have started since 2019 when an Anti-Stalking Committee was established.
Since early 2020, draft amendments to the law (amendments to the Penal Code and the Criminal Procedure Code) have been prepared by the Anti-Stalking Committee, led by the Legal Affairs Division with the involvement of other government agencies and NGOs.Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Deputy Minister Datuk Wira Mas Ermieyati Samsudin
Mas Ermieyati also assured that the government has given its commitment to make stalking a crime in Malaysia.
In the meantime, until it is presented to the Cabinet, the Deputy Minister intends to hold a meeting with Honorable Members, government agencies, and relevant NGOs to provide an overview to the public and better understand the impact of this Act on society.
The Policy Paper together with the proposed amendments to the Law are expected to be presented to Cabinet in December 2021 and the amendments will be tabled in Parliament after obtaining the approval of the Cabinet.
The meeting was chaired by the Legal Affairs Division (BHEUU), Prime Minister’s Department, and attended by government agencies, Non-Governmental Organisations (NGOs), and academics from:
Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM)Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM)Attorney General’s ChambersMalaysian Bar Councilthe Women’s Aid Organization (WAO)
The meeting was also attended by three survivors who shared their experiences as victims who are still not given protection due to gaps that exist in current laws.
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