NGOs Launch Multi-faith Fundraising For Turkiye And Syria

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Malaysians continue to lend a helping hand with donations to help the earthquake victims in Turkiye and Syria.

Earlier today (20 Feb), several non-governmental organisations (NGOs) pledged to raise more funds for the earthquake victims through multi-faith fundraising.
The fundraising campaign, called ‘Solidariti Gempa‘, aims to raise RM1 million.
Dalam Sidang Media MY Multi-Faith Solidarity Fund For Turkiye & Syria, saya kongsikan peristiwa kemarau dahsyat di Ireland sekitar 1845 yang menunjukkan pemurahnya Turkiye 🇹🇷serta warga dunia lain yang bersatu membantu rakyat Ireland 🇮🇪 yang ditimpa musibah. (bebenang)1/13 pic.twitter.com/xF5Sp0djNa— Faisal Aziz ☕🇲🇾 (@faisalazizfa) February 20, 2023
They include the Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia (VBCM), Allied Coordinating Council of Islamic NGOs Malaysia (ACCIN), Global Peace Malaysia (GPM), Malaysia Buddhist Consultative Council (MBCC) and Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM), among others.
GPM’s chief executive officer Ahmad Fahmi Samsuddin said as many as 37 NGOs are coming together for the effort.
GPM’s chief executive officer Ahmad Fahmi Samsuddin (centre) speaking at the launch of the multifaith fundraising. (Pix: ACCIN)
The initiative is driven by the urgency of the situation in Turkiye and Syria, in which over 42,000 people have died, and up to 7 million children have been impacted.
We hope to deliver much-needed items such as temporary shelters, blankets, clothing and other items so families can keep warm and safe.GPM’s chief executive officer Ahmad Fahmi Samsuddin on helping the eathquake victims  recover and regain normalcy in their shattered living.
He added that Malaysian NGOs in Syria and Turkiye work directly and with partners to ensure children get the necessary support.
The NGOs included GPM, which has just sent a humanitarian relief team to the affected areas.
Alhamdulillah melalui skuad misi bantuan ABIM, Global Peace Mission (GPM) Malaysia dan Malaysia for Syria (MFS) bersama Gabungan Prihatin Turkiye-Syria yang mana 30 NGO berada di dalamnya, kita sampaikan bantuan dari rakyat Malaysia kepada mereka. pic.twitter.com/oImDhP1KcX— ABIMalaysia 🇲🇾🇵🇸 (@abimalaysia) February 17, 2023
Ahmad Fahmi said every bit of help counts as rescuers race against time to protect children and their families.
At the same time, ACCIN chief executive officer Jamal Shamsudin said the fundraising would run for two months.
The NGOs will carry out campaigns in their respective spheres of influence to collect as much funds for the humanitarian effort.ACCIN chief executive officer Jamal Shamsudin on the NGO’s determination to help as many earthquake victims.
He also noted that Malaysian NGOs are working with government agencies such as the National Disaster Management Agency (Nadma), which has assisted in rescue efforts.
Malaysia has sent relief supplies, a mobile hospital, and specialised search and rescue crews to Turkiye to assist the country’s rescue efforts.
Mutual Support In Difficult Times
Also present at the press conference was Osman Aktas, Second Secretary to Turkiye’s ambassador to Malaysia, Emir Salim Yüksel.
He said Turkiye deeply appreciates Malaysia’s assistance and dispatch of its Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) team to assist in the rescue efforts.
He added that the Turkish government and people are “touched” by Malaysia’s goodwill and support.
It is also a testament to Turkiye and Malaysia’s friendly and cooperative relationship.
📌 Update dari tim peninjau Gabungan NGO Turkiye SyriaAlhamdulillah beberapa hari yang lepas tim peninjau sudah berada di Sanliurfa iaitu sempadan Syria untuk mengagihkan makanan buat mereka.Alhamdulillah setakat ni dimaklumkan semua urusan berjalan lancar. pic.twitter.com/NEqTNKvW0p— Muslim Volunteer Malaysia (@VolunteerMVM) February 19, 2023
At Least 41,020 Dead
At least 41,020 people died from the powerful earthquake disaster that shook southern Turkiye on 6 February, according to the country’s disaster management agency.
Turkiye’s Disaster and Emergency Management Agency (AFAD) states that 19,436 local and international search and rescue (SAR) team members are conducting SAR missions in disaster areas.
A total of 216,166 tents have been built in the earthquake zone.
The SAR mission in the earthquake zone in the affected regions has been terminated except in the regions of Kahramanmaras and Hatay, AFAD head Yunus Sezer told reporters.
Sezer said the SAR mission continued in almost 40 buildings while more than 6,000 containers had been prepared and more than 460,900 people had been evacuated.
Turkey is vulnerable to earthquakes, with two significant fault lines. (Pix: New York Times)
They had received 318,970 evacuees from earthquake-hit areas in public guesthouses and hotels.
“More than one million disaster victims in the region are currently housed in tents, containers and public boarding houses.
Sezer said that cash assistance of 10,000 Turkish lira (RM2,348) had been distributed to nearly 800,000 people.

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Najib To Apex Court: “It’s My Life & Liberty That Is At Stake Here”

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak pleaded to be given a fair hearing in his final bid to overturn his conviction for misappropriating funds from SRC International Sdn Bhd.

According to Free Malaysia Today, the Pekan MP said that he wishes to record his objection “in the strongest of terms of this appeal proceeding today” as the Federal Court rejected the request from his lead counsel Hisyam Teh Poh Teik to recuse himself from the case.
“…My rights, life, liberty and right to a fair hearing are at stake
“As you know, my counsel has indicated he is unwilling to continue because (the team) had very limited time to prepare… Unfortunately, the court didn’t allow them,” Najib was quoted as saying.
Pekan MP Datuk Seri Najib Razak (Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
Earlier, a five-judge panel, led by Chief Justice Tun Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat, ordered the hearing of Najib’s appeal to start without further delay today after rejecting Hisyam Teh’s request to stop representing Najib.
The other four judges are Chief Judge of Sabah and Sarawak Tan Sri Abang Iskandar Abang Hashim, Federal Court judges Datuk Nallini Pathmanathan, Datuk Mary Lim Thiam Suan and Datuk Mohamad Zabidin Mohd Diah.
According to Tengku Maimun, the panel anonymously agreed that Hisyam had “failed to disclose adequate cause” to justify his request.
“Therefore the application to discharge is refused and counsel remains on record in the interest of justice,” she was quoted as saying.
When proceeding began after the lunch break, Hisyam said that he wish to put in written submissions on behalf of Najib.
He had earlier said that he would be arguing Najib’s case based on submissions filed at the Court of Appeal by Najib’s previous counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
“Just now when My Lady asked whether I will be relying on submissions in the Court of Appeal, I answered yes.
“At this juncture, I would like to put on record that I wish to put in written submissions on behalf of the appellant,” the experienced lawyer was quoted by the Malay Mail.
Hisyam Teh Poh Teik (Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Prior to that, Tengku Maimun, breaking from convention, had asked the prosecution counsel to present its case first to allow more time for Najib’s defence team to prepare his case.
On Tuesday, Hisyam had sought an extension of up to four months to the Federal Court, citing that they needed more time to prepare for Najib’s case as the defence team had just taken over the case less than a month ago.
However, the same five-judge panel anonymously rejected the request.
Tengku Maimun said that the appeal must continue as scheduled, stressing that all parties had been made aware since April that the appeals process had been fixed for hearing from 15 to 26 August.
Hisham Teh was appointed as Najib’s lead counsel on 26 July after the latter replace his long-time lawyer Muhammad Shafee from the law firm Shafee & Co with former law minister Datuk Zaid Ibrahim’s firm, Zaid Ibrahim Suflan TH Liew & Partners.
Former Prime Minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak with his former lead counsel Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah.
Najib had been found guilty of one count of abuse of power, three counts of money laundering and three counts of criminal breach of trust linked to the SRC scandal by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in July 2020.
Following the verdict, he was imposed with 12 years of jail time and a fine of RM210 million.
His conviction was subsequently upheld by the Court of Appeal on 8 December last year.

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Police Detain 7 Men For Selling Cannabis-Laced “Wonder Cake” Online

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An arrest of a 21-year-old local man in a condominium in Bandar Manjalara, Kepong on 9 June led to the arrest of another six suspects for selling cannabis-laced biscuits to their customers online.

Sentul district police chief Beh Eng Lai said that the suspects sold the locally baked “cookies” through social media platforms.
“The biscuits produced around Klang Valley were sold in a six-piece pack weighing 230g for RM100.
“We raided the condominium and found two packets with ‘Happiness Begins with a Wonder Cake’ sticker,” he was quoted as saying in a Bernama report.
According to the report, the first suspect was picked up at a condominium in Bandar Manjalara and following interrogation on the suspect, the police nabbed the other six men in separate raids in Kepong and Batu Caves.
“The police had also seized cannabis weighing 25,150g, ecstasy pills weighing 2,863g, RM6,000 cash, and five jewellery items, with the total seizure value of RM248,490,” added Beh.
He said that three of the seven suspects had tested positive for drugs. Beh also added that based on preliminary checks, four of the seven suspects had previous drug-related records.
The case is being investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act.

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Muslim Pro, Popular App Used By Malaysians, Is Likely Selling Our Info To The US Military

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UPDATE: In an official response, Muslim Pro announced that it is cutting ties with all third-party data brokers, including X-Mode, the company identified as the one selling user information to defense contractors such as the United States military. Full story HERE.

Some Malaysians were shocked to find out today, that an app on their mobile phones may have been selling their location data to the United States military.
According to Motherboard by the media company VICE, the U.S military has been buying data of people across the globe, harvested by innocent-looking apps downloaded on their mobile phones.
This includes the popular prayer app, Muslim Pro.
Others apps include a Muslim dating app called Muslim Mingle, a step counter app called Accupedo, popular Craigslist app CPlus for Craigslist, Global Storms which is an app for following hurricanes and typhoons, and a bubble level app that can be used to install shelves in a bedroom.
Muslim Pro has at least 12 million monthly active users in Malaysia
(Image Credit: MediaBUZZ Singapore)
Muslim Pro is used by Muslims in over 200 countries and has been downloaded as many as 50 million times on Android, and over 98 million times on other platforms, including iOS.
It does not only remind users of prayer times but can also indicate the direction of qibla in relation to the user’s location and includes passages and audio readings from the Quran.
In 2018, the New Straits Times reported that Malaysia is among the top five key markets for Muslim Pro, with at least 12 million monthly active Malaysian users.
This encouraged the app’s developers, Singapore-based Bitsmedia, to incorporate a local Malaysian entity and set up its first-ever dedicated team to grow its presence in Malaysia, called Muslim Pro Malaysia.
Muslim Pro Malaysia Country Manager Nik Emir Din (right) with the app’s developers, Bitsmedia. (Credit: Nik Emir Din/Instagram)
TRP has since reached out to Muslim Pro Malaysia’s country manager Nik Emir Din for comment and we’ve yet to receive a response.
It’s no secret that apps commonly sell user information to third parties.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
You’ve likely seen these pop-ups when installing a new app, where the app informs you this would be needed for the app to work properly.
According to Motherboard, how it works is user information is sold to third-party data brokers. These brokers then take the data and sell it to contractors, who then sell it to buyers…who apparently includes the U.S military.
Although this practice has been criticised for privacy concerns in the past, location data firms insist that the information is anonymised and the identity of users are preserved. However, Business Insider reports that some studies show that de-anonymising the data to tie it back to individuals is easy.
However, Business Insider reports that some studies show that de-anonymising the data to tie it back to individuals is easy.
The apps mentioned above, including Muslim Pro, sell location data to a third-party broker called X-Mode.
Infographic of how location data travels from an app to third-party buyers. (Image Credit: VICE)
According to X-Mode’s website, they have sold location data to defense contractors who in turn, according to Motherboard, provides the data to the US Department of Defense.
X-Mode admitted to Motherboard that they do business with “technology companies that may work with government military services”, adding that their work with such contractors is focused on counter-terrorism, cybersecurity, and predicting future Covid-19 hotspots.
X-Mode licenses its data panel to a small number of technology companies that may work with government military services, but our work with such contractors is international and primarily focused on three use cases: counter-terrorism, cybersecurity and predicting future COVID-19 hotspots.X-Mode to Motherboard
Tests made by Motherboard found that the data transferred from Muslim Pro to X-Mode include the name of the wifi network the phone was connected to, a timestamp, and information about the phone, such as its model.
The U.S military is actively buying access to sensitive information
(Image Credit: NBC News)
As highlighted by Business Insider, this news uncovers how concealed the location data industry is, and the fact that the U.S military is actively buying access to sensitive information.
What’s even more shocking is that many of the apps involved in the data supply chain are Muslim-based apps, and the U.S has waged war on Muslim groups in the Middle East for decades, killing hundreds of thousands of civilians during military operations there.

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Water Disruption In Seremban And Port Dickson: Which Areas Are Affected?

Attention to those living in Seremban and Port Dickson!
Water disruptions are happening right now (Nov 10) in these two areas as the state’s water supply provider, Syarikat Air Negeri Sembilan (Sains) is temporarily halting operations at the Sungai Linggi Water Treatment Plant.
They’ve identified traces of oil in the water supply which prompted the brief closure. The company said it was likely that the contaminant was dumped by irresponsible parties in Sungai Linggi, which then flowed to the treatment plant.
Sains said the disruption will take some time to be rectified as the contaminated water needs to be treated before they can continue operations.
These are the areas which are affected around Seremban:

While these are affected areas around Port Dickson:

Picture Credit: TRP

If you’re living in these areas, make sure to take precautionary measures to deal with the water disruption.

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Man Gets Beaten And Robbed Outside Bank, Loses RM150k

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A man suffered a loss of about RM150,000 after being robbed by two men in front of a bank in Jalan Beserah, Kuantan.

The incident happened at around 2.15 pm on Tuesday (14 Feb).
Postings showing the condition of the victim lying on the road in front of the bank went viral on social media.

Kuantan District Police Chief, ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu said preliminary investigations found that the 41-year-old victim had been robbed by two men riding a motorbike.
The victim was beaten and fell down on the road. The suspects ran away with the money that had just been taken out by the victim.Kuantan OCPD ACP Wan Mohd Zahari Wan Busu elaborating on the incident.
He said his party was still tracking the suspect involved and the case was being investigated in accordance with Section 395 of the Penal Code.
The public is advised not to make any speculations as they could interfere with the investigation.
If they have any information related to this case they can contact the Kuantan District Police Headquarters at 09-5652222 or any nearby police station, he said.
Meanwhile, the incident reminded netizens of an almost similar incident recently in which a headmaster was ‘robbed’.
The headmaster lost RM109,000 meant for students after his car window was smashed.
READ MORE: Headmaster Leaves RM100K School Cash Aid In Car, Gets Robbed
The case remains unsolved to this day and netizens have been asking the headmaster to be punished, including paying back the money lost.
guru besar tu memang takde pikir or at least try bawa balik duit tu dgn selamat ke? dah ambik duit ratus ribu boleh pulak chill2 lu beli air…mcm pakai kreta sendiri, tingkap akuarium…perompak tau ke tak tau ada duit ke, nampak dkt seat belakang ada beg memang pecah & curi je https://t.co/d6pHDbqM7p— ryl (@not_rill) January 19, 2023
Wah senang lah nanti pencuri pencuri lain buat kerja. Harap guru besar tu dikenakan hukuman setimpal. Sebab serius macam tak logic boleh pi minum air padahal duit beratus ribu dalam kereta. https://t.co/wDQCVbjSNQ— penjual lasagna✨ (@FathinAzmannn) January 19, 2023
Beware Of Bank Jugging
Bank jugging refers to thieves watching customers from bank parking lots as the customer withdraws money from an ATM.
Customers who go in and out of banks with a bank bag or envelope that looks like there is a large amount of cash in it are also targeted.
The crime usually occurs at the destination the victim stops at after exiting the bank.
How to thwart bank jugging:
Be mindful of your surroundings, especially if something seems odd as you enter the bank. Hide your bank deposit bags, coin boxes or envelopes as you go in and out of the bank. If you sense like you are being followed, call 999 and drive to a police station. Bring your bank bag or envelope with you to your next destination and do not hide it in your vehicle.

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Are The Pills & Supplements You’re Taking Actually Safe? Find Out Here

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Do you know whether the health and beauty pills or supplements you’ve been swallowing are safe?

In 2019, nearly half a dozen people died after taking pills that were bought via online e-Stores and even social media.
Among the pills that can be obtained online were abortion pills and other medication not prescribed by actual doctors.
This unscrupulous pill consumption, as one would imagine, can pose great health risks, create lifelong disabilities and sure enough for the really unlucky ones, an untimely death.
Check your pills!
(Credit: Myriam Zilles/Unsplash)
The Malaysian government’s main pharmaceutical body has created a portal where you can check the validity and safety of your supplements.
Concerned consumers can visit the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) page (HERE) to perform a search and instantly know the results.
The government also provides a list of products and brands which are banned and have been deemed unsafe (HERE).
What about the ads?
Ads for health and beauty products in Malaysia are strictly prohibited from making such medical claims as;
Able to diagnose, prevent or treat 20 types of diseases including; high blood pressure, diabetes, cancer, infertility, and other diseases.Able to increase kidney or heart function.Can increase sexual performance.Pregnancy abortions.
Consumers can check the legitimacy of these ads by referring to this government guide (HERE).

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Report: Five deaths from illegal abortion pills sold online
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Covid-19: Record-Breaking 4,275 New Cases & 4,313 Recoveries On 23 Jan

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Malaysian Covid-19 infections recorded a spike of 4,275 new cases on 23 January 2021. This is the highest recorded new daily infections in the country to date.

There were also 7 more deaths today.
Kes baharu hari ini (4,275) adalah tertinggi pernah dilaporkan. Kes positif harian tertinggi sebelum ini adalah pada 16 Jan 2021 (4,029).#JagaNegaraKita pic.twitter.com/2l31XkBiDP— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) January 23, 2021
However, there were also a record-breaking 4,313 new recoveries today, the highest since the pandemic began.
Kes sembuh hari ini (4,313) adalah tertinggi pernah dilaporkan.Terima kasih petugas kesihatan barisan hadapan atas jasa, pengorbanan dan perkhidmatan anda.#JagaNegaraKita pic.twitter.com/bK3dMqKf5T— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) January 23, 2021
There are currently 42,769 active cases with 260 patients being treated in ICU wards, and 103 people on ventilators.
This brings the nation’s Covid-19 numbers to 127,019 total infections with 137,109 recovered patients and 667 fatalities.
Most cases were reported in Selangor (1,421), K. Lumpur (548), Sabah (498), and Johor (425), while states in the rest of the country recorded less than 300 new cases.
(KKM)
On 22 January, Malaysia had recorded 18 deaths from Covid-19, the highest daily fatality count during the pandemic.

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Johor forest fires still burning: 98 hectares lost

Remember when we talked about how Malaysia is going to experience extreme weather conditions and will get hotter than ever?
While our attention was fixated on the fires in the Amazon rainforest, there was another forest fire breaking out closer to home.

Picture credit: Bernama

Over the weekend, Johor experienced a raging forest fire that has since spread to cover 98 hectares of land.
Ps. 98 hectares is equivalent to 980,000m2 or 242 football pitches!
Due to strong winds over the weekend, the fire grew quickly from its original 16 hectares.
Fire Dragon GIF from Fire GIFs

Thus far, 45% of the fire has been extinguished thanks to the brave work of 79 members from 11 fire stations.
This includes the forest fires near the Legoland theme park in Iskandar Puteri, which was broken up by trenches to keep the fire from impacting the theme park.

Picture credit: Bernama

The Johor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) director Yahaya Madis states that based on the current situation, it is expected to take another four days to extinguish the fire completely.
To battle the remainder of the fire, five 20,000-litre capacity water tankers were used to transport water taken from nearby fire hydrants.
Pokemon Charmander GIF from Pokemon GIFs

The existing river in the area could not accommodate the extinguishing operation.
SMK Tanjung Adang has also been closed temporarily due to the fire.
The fire started on Friday afternoon due to the ongoing dry spell.


Cameron Highlands Farmers Raise RM18,000 Overnight For EMCO Relief

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The farmers in Cameron Highlands were feeling quite concerned and worried for Kampung Raja when it was recently placed under Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO).

A RELA personnel passes by an EMCO warning sign in Kampung Raja. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
They wanted to help, and help they did.
“We thought that if we could do this fundraiser, we can get food and send it to them,” said Looi Kin Thor, the village chief of Ringlet.
Asking for donations from the farmers came naturally as a fundraising idea as, she said, Cameron farmers are very willing to help their most vulnerable community members.
Overnight, Looi and her team of volunteers collected more than RM18,000. The money was used to buy some 300 grocery packs, including eggs, rice, biscuits, condensed milk, and other daily essentials.
A worker loading vegetable produce onto a truck in Kampung Raja. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
“Such initiative will make sure that our community stays connected and engaged during this critical season,” she said.
The bulk of the money raised came from the Bertam Valley community, an agricultural village near Ringlet town.
The contributions were made through MCA’s Crisis Relief Squad (CRSM), led by local youngsters.
On Saturday, it was raining when they distributed the groceries, but the foul weather wouldn’t stop the volunteers.
Volunteers distributing the groceries under heavy rain. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
Cameron Highlands CRSM leader Jeff Seow said groceries are an essential resource during this time.
“We have always felt that it is important to help the communities where we live and work, especially during challenging times,” said Seow, a farmer himself.
Kg Raja is an important agricultural transportation hub for Cameron Highlands. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
Tan Choo Kuan, Cameron Highlands Wanita MCA chief, said many low-income members of the community – especially children and seniors – are under a tremendous amount of stress due to this EMCO.
“We want to do what we can to help eliminate hunger,” she said, and Kampung Raja folks were all praises for the items received.
“Every bit counts. This EMCO is yet another major setback during the ongoing Covid-19 pandemic,” said 56-year-old Samsul Baharin.
Kampung Raja resident Samsul Baharin carrying off the groceries he received. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
Agricultural activities in Kampung Raja were in limbo after it was placed under an Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) from June 14 to June 27.
Agricultural transportation has resumed in Kg Raja despite the EMCO. (Fernando Fong/TRP)
It was resumed, halted and resumed again after intervention by Transport Minister Datuk Seri Dr Wee Ka Siong.

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“No, Unvaccinated CANNOT Dine In” Khairy Says New SOP ‘Not Updated’

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Earlier today, the new SOPs released by the National Security Council (MKN) stated that dine-in privileges were allowed for non-vaccinated people.

This comes in anticipation of the Klang Valley moving into Phase 3 today.
READ MORE: Klang Valley Moves Into Phase 3 Starting 1 October
However, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has clarified that dine-in privileges will ONLY be allowed for those who have completed the vaccination requirements.
Fully vaccinated people are those who have completed two doses as well as the waiting period after.
KJ also mentioned that the SOP released by the MKN was ‘not updated’.
Keperluan vaksinasi lengkap untuk dine-in KEKAL bagi semua fasa pemulihan. Peraturan yang dikeluar oleh @MKNJPM tidak dikemaskini. Dine-in privileges for all recovery phases only for those fully vaccinated. Kenyataan rasmi akan menyusuli.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) October 1, 2021

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Hazed & Confused: Spotify creates hilarious haze playlist that leave us breathless (in a good way)

This yearâ€™s haze is a HUGE issue.
Kuching was declared as the worldâ€™s most air polluted city, schools have been closed and the Malaysian Health Ministry has announced a 30% increase in conjunctivitis cases since the haze hit.
Everyone is suffering.

Credit: Bernama via Malay Mail

While the haze isnâ€™t much reason for laughter, there are some cheeky folks who did something thatâ€™ll leave you smothered in laughter.
Spotify has created a hilarious haze playlist with songs that
leave us breathless (in a good way)!
Giggler GIF from Ryan GIFs

Packed with 68 songs that has us choking back tears (caused
by the haze and the hilarity), this is a much-needed breath of fresh air for
Malaysians who are listlessly staring out into the Silent Hill set invading our
usually sunny shores.

Screenshot from Spotify

Some of the bops that has us panting in excitement include:

No Air by Jordin Sparks & Chris Brown
Burn by Ellie Goulding
Lose My Breath by Destinyâ€™s Child
Fire Burning by Sean Kingston
Purple Haze by Jimi Hendrix
Sampai Bila by Misha Omar

 Screenshot from Spotify

It’s even tickled the funny bones of some Malaysians online who’re wheezing at the brilliance of it all.

Who did this we need to talk 😂 pic.twitter.com/rCbcmv5nf0
— azlyn balqis. (@lynfunkstar) September 17, 2019

lrt im wheezing at the haze spotify playlist jsjsjs
— dks (@perscn_) September 17, 2019

Credit: Twitter

Saw this on FB and I think @SpotifyMY did a good job curating this playlist – Hazed&Confused😂
My fav is * We Didn't Start the Fire* Work from Home* Smoke from a Distant Fire* How Do I Breathe* Sampai Bila
Can't find a better Haze playlist thn this😂 pic.twitter.com/i5cpz0TvOH
— aidanurariza (@aidanurariza) September 17, 2019

So whether youâ€™re stuck in traffic or waiting to collect your inhaler at the doctorâ€™s, at least youâ€™ll have some #relatable jams to angry/sad-groove to.
Breathe In And Out GIF from Thebigbangtheory GIFs

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Malaysian TikToker Saves The Day With This Online Shopping Hack

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It’s lunchtime and like most Malaysians during MCO, I’m stuck at home looking for a source of entertainment to fill up my hour-long lunch break.

So what do I do? I go on TikTok lah!
After casually browsing, I came across a video by a popular TikToker Aqil Zulkiflee. With over a million views, surely it’s something interesting. I was not disappointed.
We all know how shipping fees can often cost between RM2 and RM5 for small items, and even more for big items. Here’s some good news though: Aqil found a hack on Lazada to get free shipping up to RM10, and with no minimum spend to boot.
  @aqilzulkiflee Hack cara halal weh 😂 Korang cuba la buat dapat RM0 FREE SHIPPING!!! ##AskLaz ##FreeShipping ##Lazada ♬ original sound  – aqilzulkiflee
Using his comedic charm, Aqil goes on to tap the button on the bottom right corner of the app that says “Chat With Customer Care” which then prompted “Cleo” to reply with “Hi Aqil”.
He then typed in “Saya nak RM0 free shipping” and before he knew it, he was asked a quiz question (which looks relatively easy to answer, to be honest). Despite getting the simple maths equation wrong, Aqil still received a prize in the form of RM0 free shipping with NO minimum spend.
And as any TikTok user would do, I decided to try the hack and guess what? It works!
Talk about an unexpected turn of events. Apparently, the voucher is only valid from 5 to 7 July for Lazada’s Mid-Year sale. For those that have collected the voucher, you can only collect once, so don’t forget to redeem it before it expires!

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[Watch] ‘Waterfall’ Destroys 6 Cars At Puchong Apartment Block

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Recently, a viral Tiktok video posted by Ameiraaa showed a huge gush of water falling from the roof of an apartment block like a waterfall onto the cars below.

The strong force of the water damaged some of the cars parked below and even triggered vehicle alarms.
Residents could only wait and check the condition of their vehicles after the water stopped gushing from the roof.
  @ameiraaaa 😧 #puchong ♬ original sound  – 🦁🐾Eeveecenzo
According to Utusan, the incident happened at Block A of Apartment Penaga Mas in Taman Mas, Puchong, around 7.15pm on 27 October.
Sepang police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof said the water tank on the roof burst and remnants of the tank also fell onto the cars.
In some of the pictures shown in another Tiktok video, a huge piece of debris believed to be a part of the water tank went through one of the car windows.
The unfortunate incident heavily damaged six cars. Thankfully, there were no casualties reported.
  @ameiraaaa Replying to @rosmarie45  sumber gambar drpd fb. semoga mangsa dipermudahkan segala urusan. #puchongtamanmas ♬ alloh alloh – Dany
Air Selangor has also sent a water tank to meet the needs of around 172 apartment residents for the time being.
The police advised residents with damaged cars in the incident to lodge a police report at Putra Perdana police station so they could claim vehicle insurance.

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Malaysia’s Dr Amalina Joins UK’s Covid-19 Vaccine Trial Team

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UK-trained Malaysian Dr Amalina Bakri announced on her personal Twitter that she is joining the first of the UK vaccine trials at the National Institute of Health Research’s Imperial Clinical Research Facility led by Dr Katrina Pollock.
Dr Amalina will be involved in recruiting healthy volunteers and vaccinating them in the upcoming weeks.

This is one of the 2 candidate vaccines that we will test at Imperial. Great effort from Imperial team and very excited to see the outcome!— Dr. Amalina (@DrAmalinaBakri) April 22, 2020

The UK is speeding up vaccine trials done by Imperial College by setting up funds amounting to â‚¬22.5 million (about RM105.79 million).
Professor Robin Shattock and his team from Imperial College’s Department of Infectious Disesases have been testing an RNA vaccine candidate on animals since early February of this year.
Initial findings have been positive, as the vaccinated animals are shown to produce neutralizing antibodies against the novel coronavirus SARS-CoV-2. Now, human vaccine trials are beginning to see if the same response can be produced in humans.
After all, the best way to defeat coronavirus is through a vaccine, a sentiment echoed by the UN. That’s why it’s so crucial that a vaccine is tried and tested as soon as possible.
The study is only limited to the UK, so if you have friends or family living there and would like to take part, you can have them fill in this pre-screening questionnaire. Please note that the questionnaire is NOT for those currently residing in Malaysia.

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Mentega Terbang – A Eye-Opening Contemplation About What’s Life After Death [Review]

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No one truly understands the long quiet days after the passing of a loved one, and it’s not something that’s explainable to another person who has not gone through it themselves.

As someone who has experienced this, I could relate to the main character Aisyah (beautifully played by 16-year-old Syuma Salihin) in the local film Mentega Terbang.

Mentega Terbang is an indie film directed by Khairi Anwar and produced by Tan Meng Kheng. The film is written by Khairi Anwar, Arjun Thanaraju, Visshnu Varman and Ti Teng-Hui.
The film received praise from international audiences at the Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival on 28 November 2021.
Unfortunately, this amazing film is only available in closed screenings.
It’s not available in our local cinemas because it has not received approval from the Film Censorship Board of Malaysia (LPF) for its sensitive content.
What’s the film about?
Aisyah and her parents, Jamhariah (Nik Waheeda) and Jailani (Firdaus Karim).
Aisyah, a high schooler, has a special project with her parents. Every night during dinner, they would discuss what’s life after death like for every major religion known in the world.
Some religions believe in the existence of a Heaven and Hell, while some religions believe in reincarnation.

This educational and contemplative family project indirectly served as a way for Aisyah to prepare for her mother’s impending death, who’s suffering from pancreatic cancer.
For Aisyah, it’s an important research to prolong her mother’s presence with her.
What I loved about the film?
The casting and the writing of the film were stellar. Each actor played their characters well and it felt very organic, like we were living in the same neighbourhood too.
I loved how Aisyah’s parents encouraged her to learn about other religions and how the family could hold productive discussions together (kudos to the scriptwriters!).
Suresh (Arjun Thanaraju) and Aisyah (Syuma Salihin)
She was also fortunate to have a friend like Suresh (played by Arjun Thanaraju) and an aunt like Auntie Esther (played by Shymala Kandapper) who were open to guiding her.
The conversations she had were similar to the conversations my friends and I have whenever we get bored, and we learn new things about ourselves and the world each time.
The film also had its humorous and light moments to balance out the heavier topics.
One of the standout characters was the humorous Uncle Kasim (played by Khairunazwan Rodzy) simply because he embodied all the nosy and holier-than-thou aunties and uncles we know.
Watch or skip?

Should you watch this film (if you get to)? The film is definitely a good watch and it’s a film I would watch more than once.
That said, the film may not sit well with some people who are not ready for the topics covered in the movie.
Watch with an open and curious mind, and you’ll learn much more about living in a multiracial and multicultural world.
Mentega Terbang is bilingual. It’s in English with some dialogues in Bahasa Malaysia.
It’ll be showing until 19 December 2021. Check the list of private screening dates here.
UPDATE
Mentega Terbang will be showing on Viu from 19 January 2023 onwards.

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A Cardinal Piece Of A Larger Puzzle: How ‘Pure’ & Quality Goods Get To You

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The Malaysian retail industry has been one of the largest contributing sectors to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) for the past decades.

In 2020, the retail industry contracted by 16.3% from the previous year largely due to the impact of COVID-19. However, according to the March 2022 Malaysia Retail Industry report, the country’s retail industry recorded a year-on-year growth of 26.5% for the fourth quarter of 2021, far above market projections of 18.3% in November 2021. These figures are expected to grow with the reopening of borders and the ease of restrictions that are enabling people to go back to a sense of normalcy.
Retailers have always been a pivotal part of the Malaysian socio-economic landscape. Whether it’s a small-time kedai runcit across the street or a giant retail chain, we’ve all made a run or a quick stop somewhere to get our essentials.
(Credit: Lotus’s Malaysia)
But how many of us have stopped to give a thought to the products we see on the shelves of our local grocery store? We are often so fueled by our needs and wants that we sometimes fail to realize the intricacies that go into the stages of which products are processed or manufactured, packaged and sold.
Being a multiracial country, it’s sometimes difficult to look past our differences and preferences that are so ingrained in our lifestyles due to different cultural values or upbringing. However, retailers like Lotus’s are moving to change that perception by enhancing our understanding of what it really means to be inclusive and how this can actually work socio-economically for the greater good.
How does it all come together?
In an interview with TRP, President of Lotus’s Stores Malaysia, Kenneth Chuah revealed that he understands the role retailers play in the market, which is primarily to provide affordable and quality products.
(Credit: Lotus’s Malaysia)
Customers should not need to go shop-by-shop to search for the best products, best prices or the most affordable place to shop. Lotus’s will continue to monitor and react so that our customers can enjoy shopping for the most affordable products at the highest quality we can offer.Kenneth Chuah, President, Lotus’s Stores Malaysia.
At the height of the pandemic, retailers were hit with supply-chain disruptions, shipping delays, labour shortages and surging customer demand. This led to a rising cost of goods from suppliers which influenced customers’ purchasing decisions.
This is why Lotus’s continues to review their products and prices.
Lotus’s monitors the prices of about 3000 of their products weekly. They work closely and collaboratively with all suppliers to ensure that they only pass through the cost that is necessary and mitigate additional costs. They also look into sourcing local products for more affordable prices instead of importing from abroad which incurs high supply chain costs.
The “Inclusivity” Dilemma
We are so often hit with a variety of new terms that pop-up these days that pertain to a specific lifestyle choice made by consumers. Vegan, cruelty-free, sustainable, organic – these are some of the labels that some consumers look out for when purchasing their products. But a more commonly seen label that Malaysians are familiar with is the certification of Halal products on some products seen in our stores.
But what does halal actually mean?
(Credit: Lotus’s Malaysia)
CEO of the Halal Development Corporation Berhad (HDC), Hairol Ariffein Sahari shared with TRP that China, being the largest importer of Halal goods from Malaysia does not actually have a direct translation of the word ‘Halal’ in Mainland Mandarin language. Hence, the closest translation that they can come up with is the word ‘Purity’.
In essence, the word ‘Halal’ is not exclusive to a certain religion, but rather an added value proposition to goods and services that serve to maintain a high standard for the benefit of consumers.
In line with that, HDC believes that it’s not merely enough for halal governance bodies to develop the Halal agenda. They must work hand-in-hand with the halal industry development framework to develop and expand Halal industries and support local SMEs to be incorporated within the industry.
Growing together
Lotus’s collaboration with HDC in the “Make Halal Your First Choice” campaign aims to shift the mindset of consumers from Halal being a religious sentiment to a quality statement.
Apart from facilitating and creating more opportunities for SMEs through core services and programmes, HDC also implements strategic yet custom made interventions for SMEs as they go through the processes of obtaining the Halal certification.
(Credit: Lotus’s Malaysia)
SMEs are often not well-equipped on modern retailing, packaging development, creative innovation or market solutions. The growth of SMEs in Malaysia cannot be done by retailers alone. Collaborative efforts between relevant government bodies and sincere retailers will help develop the skill sets of SMEs and identify opportunities that will help them scale their businesses and grow their market.
Lotus’s also carries out workshops with suppliers that focus on knowledge sharing regarding pricing, market strategy, and product and packaging development. This is done to equip and upgrade SMEs so that Lotus’s will be able to work with them in a much closer and collaborative manner in the future.
Consumers buy high-quality products. They don’t buy your Halal certificate.Hairol Arrifien, CEO, Halal Development Corporation (HDC).
(Credit: Lotus’s Malaysia)
Lotus’s believes that local businesses are an important pillar of economic growth. This is why they have carried out various initiatives and collaborated with government bodies such as HDC, Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (MDTCA), Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries (MAFI) and SME Corporation Malaysia to support local SMEs and help them retain themselves after the pandemic.
In support of this, in-store communications, promotions, and product sampling are conducted to amplify their products in our stores during this period. Kenneth Chuah, President, Lotus’s Stores Malaysia.
  Providing only the best
(Credit: Lotus’s Malaysia)
Lotus’s own brand of products are all certified Halal and are locally produced. They comply and even exceed international standards, creating their own benchmark of quality products that can compete against bigger markets. Sample testings are conducted internally and externally prior to product launches. They also work closely with manufacturers to reduce cost so that customers can enjoy the best prices.
Apart from clearly labeling all non-Halal goods, there is a dedicated closed section for non-Halal meat. For deliveries, there is a separate covered tray to segregate Halal and non-Halal across the entire operation.
In line with the #KitakanJiran mindset, Lotus’s efforts to expand the reach of the products to a larger market include B2B programmes that place their products in neighborhood marts or kedai runcits. They also aim to develop and attain the proper technological skill sets in order to grow these B2B programmes to reach a wider network of smaller marts.
It is clear that for a country to develop and sustain its economic growth, key industry players must recognise the ever-changing concerns of their consumers. With progressive retailers such as Lotus’s pushing for the need to be inclusive and functional to provide the best for their consumers, it helps to create a delightful shopping experience for customers.

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Anti-Fake News Act: Birth, Life, Death; A Possible Shot At Revival

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The Anti-Fake News Act has been the talk of the town since it was tabled back in 2018. Here is a short timeline of what we know about the Act and its details.

Birth
According to Lexology, The Anti-Fake News Act first came into effect on the 11th April 2018 by the government of former Prime Minister Najib Razak.
It was directed towards individuals in charge of publishing, distributing, or facilitating the publication or distribution of news or any kind of public information.
This also included media companies, particularly both traditional media such as printed newspapers, TV and radio, as well as online media and social media platforms.
The Purpose Of Creation
Poster for Fake News Act that could be found plastered on the doors of LRTs (Credit: Twitter)
The Act was aimed to punish those who maliciously create, publish, distribute, or otherwise disseminate “fake news”.
This particular term widely includes news or information of any form that is wholly or partly false.
An Act’s Achievement
Within weeks of the Act passing into law, the courts had managed to convict a man from Denmark named Salah Salem Saleh Sulaiman on 30 April 2018 for creating and publishing a YouTube video.
Sulaiman was charged for inaccurately accusing the Royal Malaysian Police of taking 50 minutes to respond to calls after a shooting incident that had occurred in Kuala Lumpur on 21 April 2018.
However, the police had only taken about 8 minutes to respond. The charge made against Sulaiman stated that he had “with ill intent, published fake news via a video on YouTube”.
(Credit: Unsplash)
Sulaiman was fined RM10,000 but chose instead to spend a month in prison as he could not afford to pay the sum.
Sulaiman’s case confirmed the broad definition of “fake news” which also includes partially false information.
Besides that, the case also showed the Act’s authority on social media sites like YouTube and not just towards traditional media outlets.
Controversy
After a change of government in the 14th General Election, on 8 August 2018, The Star reported that a Bill to repeal the Anti-Fake News Act was in the process of being tabled in parliament.
Former minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Liew Vui Keong. (Credit: Twitter)
The Bill was tabled by a minister from the Prime Minister’s Department, Datuk Liew Vui Keong.
Due to the change in the policy of the Government, fake news may be dealt with under existing laws such as the Penal Code, the Printing Presses and Publications Act 1984, and the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 hence Act 803 (Anti-Fake News Act 2018) is no longer relevant.Datuk Liew Vui Keong via The Star
 The Star also reported that, according to critics, the Act was unnecessary as it muzzled the media’s freedom.
Former Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department, Mohamed Hanipa Maidin. (Credit: Twitter)
Additionally, Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Mohamed Hanipa Maidin stated how the Act was inessential as there were sufficient laws to deal with fake news.
We don’t need new legislation. We already have existing laws, such as the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and others that can deal with this issue.Mohamad Hanipa Maidin via The Star
An Act’s Fall
The decision to abolish the Anti-Fake News Act finally came to a close following the Dewan Negara’s approval last year.
According to The Star, this was Pakatan Harapan’s second attempt at abolishing the Act since it was first introduced by the government prior to the 14th General Election.
Pakatan Harapan Members of Parliament. (Credit: Twitter)
Although first attempts to remove the Act occurred in August 2018, they were met by a roadblock after being rejected by the Senate.
However, the Bill to repeal the Act was again tabled in October of 2019 after a cooling-off period as stated under Article 68 of the Malaysian Federal Constitution.
Article 68 allowed the government to table a rejected Bill by the upper house after a cooling-off period of one year.
(Credit: Unsplash)
The Bill to remove the Act was then passed on 9 October 2019, with 92 MPs voting for the law to be abolished, while 51 of them were against it.
The Act was officially scrapped by Parliament on Thursday, 19 December 2019.
Possibility Of A Revival
There has been a rise in the spread of fake news and information through media outlets both traditional and online since the beginning of the Covid-19 pandemic.
To curb the spread of fake news, a proposal to revive the Anti-Fake News Act has been expected to be discussed in Parliament on Monday, 16 November.
Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim. (Credit: MalayMail)
Based on The Star, the matter was raised by Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim of Barisan National during Question Time to the Communications and Multimedia Ministry.
Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon. (Credit: MalayMail)
Deputy Education Minister Senator Datuk Dr Mah Hang Soon, a spokesperson on behalf of the ministry held that the government would identify other approaches to ensure that accurate information is given to the citizens.

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M’sian Mom Catches Son Skipping School, His Reason Sends Internet Into Frenzy

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Most of us adults have our own tales of how we played hooky back in the days and skip school because we had other plans with our friends or simply because we were lazy.

Most popular tactics would be resorting to fake injuries or ailments so that our parents took pity on us and allow us to skip school.
While these tactic usually works for us, not all did get away with it especially if our parents are strict.
Recently, a schoolboy who tried to skip his Al-Quran and Fardu Ain (Kafa) class, found it the hard way that simply ‘limping’ and ‘dragging’ his foot across his house does not mean that his mother would let him stay at home that afternoon.
The video of the incident which was believed to be recorded by his family member had since been uploaded to Facebook.
In the 3-minute video, the child was seen trying to fake a leg injury that he allegedly suffered after he was punished by his school teacher, which made it difficult for him to attend the KAFA class.

However, his mother reminded him that he was walking just fine when she picked him up from school earlier.
His mother also asked him whether his leg is truly hurt that he couldn’t walk properly due to the punishment.
“You sure that your leg needs to be dragged? If yes, I’ll take you to the hospital and see the doctor,” the mother said, sarcastically explaining that it could mean that his leg’s nerve system might be impaired due to his teacher’s punishment.
His mother also, in a jest, said that she would sue his teacher if it’s true that his leg is hurt so badly till he couldn’t walk properly.
However, when pressed further, the kid admitted that he just felt numbness on his leg and he can walk without an issue. He also was made to stand and demonstrate that he can walk properly, which he did so begrudgingly.
The video of the ‘interrogation’, which was shared on the social media platform yesterday, had since been viewed more than 290,000 times by netizens.
Facebook users lauded the boy’s mother for her handling of the situation, with some commenters saying that we need more parents like this to shape a better, future generation.

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Penang knife massages cut out the stress

While the thought of knives raining down on your body might not be very relaxing, an NGO in Georgetown, Penang claims otherwise and has been offering massages with knives instead of hands.

 â€œKnifeâ€ and â€œmassageâ€ are two words that donâ€™t seem made for each other and this picture doesnâ€™t really clear things up for us.(Pic Credit: Bernama)

The World Public Welfare Association says 20 to 30 people per day pay for the service at a rate of between RM13 for 10 minutes and RM80 for an hour.
A 64 year-old volunteer from the NGO, Ong Chong Jin, told Bernama that some of the payments received is channeled to the association and the rest funds the operation.
Ong said the practice originated from China but was then forgotten, but a resurgence in Japan spread to Taiwan, where he picked it up in 2010.
For those who are curious enough to try it out, Ong also offers knife massages at his own outlet in Sungai Petani, Kedah.

â€œI donâ€™t know la, Siti. That new guy macam something wrong la.â€(Pic Credit: Edited. Original by Eiylla Syaharith via RojakDaily)


First Time Heading To A Concert? Here Are The Do’s & Don’ts You Need To Know

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The Good Vibes Weekender is almost here guys! Aren’t you excited?

Previously known as Good Vibes Festival, this year, after two years of a long hibernation, they’re back with a Good Vibes Weekender 2022!
We bet you’re so psyched to go to the concert this weekend! So are we!
But what if you’re a first-timer? What should you bring and not bring to a concert?
Here are some pointers to help you out:
Do’s
Bring Cash!
There’s no ATM on the festival ground guys so bring a good amount of cash when you go.
You can also bring your card or use QR Pay. But just in case they don’t have those, just bring along some cash to be safe. Just keep them safe in your pockets and wallets though!
(Credit: Good Vibes Festival / Facebook)
Bring a Powerbank / Portable Charger
You’ll be using your phone a lot at a concert. If not for the social media updates, you’ll be using them to take pics and videos of the atmosphere, connect with friends and probably use the GPS or e-hailing services to get to and go back from the event. You will also need your phone for the flashlight (don’t bring a light stick though) thing at night!
These are going to drain your batteries so make sure to bring a fully charged power bank with you. And don’t forget the cables as well!
Wear Old Sneakers or Comfortable Boots
(Credit: Good Vibes Festival / Facebook)
Since the GVW2022 is going to be held in Sunway Lagoon at Surf Beach. They’re going to drain the surf beach so it is a dry event. However, be ready for a sandy affair!
Last few years at Genting Highlands, festival goers rocked on the muddy ground but it still didn’t deter their exciting spirits.
While it’s going to be a little sandy this weekend, don’t forget to wear comfortable shoes like sneakers or boots, and not the expensive kinds too. If you don’t mind them getting wet or a bit smudged, well then have at it then! As long as you enjoy!
Waterproof everything!
Since Malaysian weather is never predictable (one minute it’s scorching hot the other minute there’s a storm), it’s our duty to be prepared always.
So if you’re bringing a bag, equipped that waterproof bag with raincoats (we don’t recommend an umbrella, you’ll accidentally poke other people or obstruct their view of the stage – you’ll definitely get some haters this way), a waterproof phone casing and maybe even waterproof shoe covers if you really love your shoes (again, not advisable to wear your fancy Hypebeasts or Yeezys).
If you’re coming with a bag, make sure to not bring a bulky one as it’ll just get in the way of you jumping up and down at a concert. Try a fanny pack or a small crossbody bag. You can also decide not to bring a bag and just have your phones and cards with you. Just make sure they’re safe and secure with you though!
Bring along a Mini Hand Fan, Caps, Sunglasses & Sunscreen
Since the concert will open its gates at 4 pm, just in case the unpredictable weather gets hot, bring along a few things to keep you cool.
You can bring your sunscreen and rock your sunglasses at the event (sunglasses never fail to make you look cool).
(Credit: Good Vibes Festival / Facebook)
Wear headgear like bucket hats, caps or beanies too to complete the aesthetic look and to cover yourself from the sun.
Additionally, you could also bring along your mini electric fan or a hand fan in case it gets a bit suffocating and you just need some cool air.
Don’t forget the Tissues / Wet Tissues
Tissues are needed the most when you don’t bring them and are so not needed when you do (it’s frustrating sometimes 😤).
But since you’re going to sweat a lot in a crowded place, it’s good to be handy with a tissue. Wet tissues are also needed if you wanna wipe the sands off your beloved shoes or outfits.
Don’t go on an empty stomach
You will never enjoy anything if your belly is always grumbling. We don’t need hangry people at a concert! Do not kill the funky vibes people!
Do fill yourselves up before coming to the concert this weekend. You need the energy to jump, yell sing, and vibe for hours here so make sure you’re energised.
If you’re still hungry at the festival, don’t worry, just head on to their food and drinks are all available to purchase at the event.
Don’ts
Don’t wear heels or flip flops
You’ll be standing for a long time at a concert so heels are a big No-No unless you want bruised feet later on.
Flip flops and sandals are not prohibited but still, if it’s easier to slip on, it’s super easy to slip off too. You don’t wanna be jumping up and down and missing a shoe while you’re at it.
No DSLR or professional cameras allowed
Concerts are paid for a reason and it is to give the best experience to fans who are willing to spend a lot to see their idols.
Hence, it makes perfect sense that all professional recordings from DSLR or SLR are not allowed in the event. Even the media has limits on recordings too!
(Credit: Good Vibes Festival / Facebook)
But we do understand if you wanna whip out your phone and record this once-in-a-lifetime experience for your social media. We just gotta take one for the gram!
Just be sure to not record the whole performance and don’t watch the concert on your phones. Enjoy the music live and you’ll definitely experience it better!
No outside food & drinks or cigarettes
Many concerts do not allow outside food and drinks because they have their own inside the venue. They’re just priced a bit more 🙃.
For this Good Vibes Weekender, no outside food or drinks are allowed, even your own water bottles, so do take note! Bring enough money to support your appetite from 4 pm to midnight.
But hey, a few breath mints or so wouldn’t hurt. You don’t wanna let your friends pass out with your ‘fragrant’ breath when you’re rocking on the wrong lyrics near them. (Don’t forget to wear deodorant too before coming to the concert, just for friends’ consideration)
Moreover, and this goes without saying, cigarettes and lighters are a big NO NO! They might cause a fire or some other hazards.
Don’t lose your wristbands!
Specifically for this Good Vibes Weekender, since it’s a two-day event, the wristbands that you’ll be getting before you enter should always be on your wrists throughout the event (don’t bother to even remove them if you’re going for both days).
They’re your passes to go in and out of the concert. If you lose your wristbands, you’ll be escorted out or can’t even enter the place. So keep your wristbands on!
(Credit: Good Vibes Festival / Facebook)
Pre-festival wristbands were given earlier last week at Sunway Pyramid for those who wanna get them early but worry not, they’ll also be giving out the wristbands on the registration day itself.
If you’re a first-timer and don’t know what to expect at the GVW2022, you can take a look at the highlights from GVF18 and GVF19. They look so awesome! We can’t wait for this weekend!
If you haven’t already bought your tickets, you can still do so here. Tickets are still available from RM499 to RM999.
For more info on this weekend’s event, visit Good Vibes Festival’s Facebook and Instagram. You can see the artist line-up, schedule, festival map and more.
READ MORE: Good Vibes Festival Features CL And Jackson Wang, Ticket Prices Start From RM399

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M’sians of all races unite to help religious boarding school in Klang

Generous, kind, and trusting: that’s Malaysians in a nutshell. This is the side of Malaysia that Farah Zee encountered when she asked for donations for a madrasah (Islamic boarding school) run by her family.

The girls’ madrasah is completed and furnished.Picture credit: Farah Zee

Two schools (one for boys and one for girls) were built on a piece of land in Kapar, Klang for underprivileged children to have a place to stay and study.
Farah’s father-in-law, Mutalib, had been prepared to pay for both madrasahs out of his own pocket, but an unforeseen business closure limited his income and the family quickly realized that they could not buy necessities for the boys’ dorm.

The boy’s dorm from the outside.(Picture credit: Farah Zee)

Unable to proceed with the dorm, Farah Zee made a request in one of Malaysia’s many freecycling/gifting groups on Facebook called Beli Nothing Project.

 The boys’ dorm was completed, but lacked furnishings such as beds for the children.(Picture credit: Farah Zee)

After hearing the plight of the students, donations from generous members of the BNP came pouring in for the school.
Charitable Malaysians gifted necessities such as beds, mattresses, wardrobes, racks, bookshelves, clothes, curtains, washing machines, and even a printer.

Kind Malaysians donated beds, closets, pillows, andPicture credit: Farah Zee

The action only proves how generous Malaysians are, as Farah Zee mentioned that all the donors were supportive, and never brought up any racist issues.
She said that she was originally afraid to ask from the group as the items were for an Islamic school, but the need was so great that she overcame that apprehension.

The school even has a library corner with books now.(Picture credit: Farah Zee)

She is overwhelmed by the generosity shown by the donors, all who asked for nothing in return and simply provided the items out of the goodwill of their hearts.

Without BNP we will still be struggling to complete the home and there would be unnecessary spending instead of utilising the resources to focus on the pupil’s development and well-being.
Farah Zee on the generous donations of Malaysians

The volunteer staff and students pose for a picture.(Picture credit: Farah Zee)

All the kids are underprivileged children from poor families, single parent families, and orphanages.
The school is led with minimal staffing who volunteer their time to teach the children for free. Expenses are covered by Mutalib and his family or from donations.
Currently, there are 30 girls and 3 boys staying at the dorms, but the school will be able to take in more kids as they obtain more furniture.

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Mâ€™sian Sikh pipe band WINNERS at world championship in Scotland!

Bag pipes and kilts are hardly typically Malaysian, but that
never stopped the Sri Dasmesh Sikh Pipe Band from being the best at it.
In fact, the Malayisan Sikh pipe band were so good, they emerged as CHAMPIONS at the World Pipe Band Championship in Scotland!

Credit: @sridasmesh/Facebook

Competing in the world series for the second time, the pipe
band marched, drummed and puffed their chests to top the Grade 4B category last
Saturday (17 August).

They also bagged the top prize for Overall, Drumming AND Best Parade!

Loving life at #WPBC2019 🤘 pic.twitter.com/Ju7JCyhqKB
â€” World Pipe Band Championships – WPBC (@glasgowworlds) August 17, 2019

The World Pipe Band Championships by the Royal Scottish Pipe
Band Association is an international meet for pipers and drummers from all over
the world to compete and showcase their skills.

Credit: @glasgowworlds/Twitter

This yearâ€™s world championships in Glasgow saw 195 bands from 13 countries come together.
Thatâ€™s almost 8,000 pipers and drummers!
Of those 13 nations, Malaysia was the ONLY Asian nation to take part this year.

 Credit: @sridasmesh/Facebook

Our winners were led by pipe major Tirath Singh (22), drum sergeant Tripert Singh (25) and mid-section head Sukhpreet Kaur (22).

Tirath (top left) with his bandmates.(Credit: @TirathAKATeddy/Twitter)

To prepare for this prestigious competition, the band practiced
tirelessly for 13 months, marching and playing at least 6 hours a week.

 Credit: @sridasmesh/Facebook

Tirath told Asia Samachar that this win was the bandâ€™s Merdeka gift to the nation as the Jalur Gemilang was raised in pride on the Glasgow Green.
Harapan Malaysia GIF from Harapan GIFs

In case you wondered why the Sri Dasmesh Pipe Band looked so familiar, theyâ€™ve been playing at major international and national events for many years now.
Named after the 10th Sikh Guru, the band was formed
by brothers Sukdev Singh, a commercial pilot, and Harvinder Singh in 1986.

Harvinder Singh (Credit: @sukhpreetkaur97/Twitter)

Congratulations on the win, Sri Dasmesh Pipe Band!
Catch their winning performance below:


4 Muar Children Killed In Housefire

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Four children were killed in a house fire in Kampung Sabak Awor, Muar last Wednesday night (29 March).

Muar Fire & Rescue station chief Shahrizal Mokhtar said they received a distress call at 7.49 pm. 20 firefighters and machinery from the Muar and Bukit Gambir Fire & Rescue stations were deployed to the scene. The house was 80% destroyed when firemen arrived.
The four victims, two boys and two girls were found dead, hugging each other on the bathroom floor near the kitchen. The victims were Puteri Aisyah Tenko To, 8, Mohd. Hakim, 6, Mustakim, 4, and Fatihah Aisyah, 3.
As reported by Utusan Malaysia, the kids were left unattended when their mother, Nabila Sedu, 31 went out to buy food for iftar preparations while their father, Thein Ko Htut, 30 was working at a restaurant.
(Credit: Fire & Rescue Department of Malaysia / Facebook)
According to Muar District Police Chief, Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz, the fire that started in the kitchen is believed to be due to a short circuit, but it is still under further investigation by the fire department.
The victims were confirmed dead at the scene and so far the case is being investigated as sudden death (SDR).
The house was fully locked except for the kitchen space and the kids were found lifeless there, hiding in the bathroom, believed to be a way of saving themselves. Assistant Commissioner Raiz Mukhliz Azman Aziz, Muar District Police Chief
He further said that just 10 minutes after leaving the house, the mother got a call from her neighbours regarding the emergency. The rescue operation then ended at 9.52 pm.
Mother is sad that she couldn’t prepare their black-themed Raya outfits this year
Based on Berita Harian‘s report, Nabila was in despair while waiting at the Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital Forensic Department (HPSF). She was seen kissing and hugging her child’s kindergarten clothes.
When interviewed in a state of tears, she said that she was upset that she did not have time to buy raya clothing accessories in conjunction with the upcoming Aidilfitri celebration for them.
They wanted a black theme for this year’s Eid…Nabila Sedu, mother of 4 housefire victims
However, they couldn’t get further answers or asked more questions as the parents were seen very heartbroken and were rushing to leave the hospital.
Their faces were still pure
Just yesterday (30 March), when they buried the victims, famous Islamic preacher, Ebit Liew came to offer his condolences. He said that this family came from Kuala Kubu Baru, Selangor and stayed in Johor for 4 years. They came from a very poor family that didn’t even have some electrical appliances or a television.
The little ones’ faces were all clean and not burnt. Even if there were scratches, it was just minimal. They were all found in the bathroom and probably died due to smoke inhalation and severe heat. Ebit Liew, Islamic Preacher & Entrepreneur
Ebit said Nabila told him that her daughter Aisyah had always wanted to meet him.

Fire safety involving kids is an important life-saving knowledge that each parent should be equipped with.
In January, two kids, aged 8 & 10, were found dead after a fire broke out in their home in Gombak. Their parents had gone out at about 3 am, as the pregnant mother had a craving at the time. They left and locked the kids at home because they were sleeping soundly. But little did they know, a fire ravaged the house, leaving their kids trapped in the living room.
Tips to save yourself when trapped in a fire
Although the most obvious thing to do during a fire is to find the exit, here are a few other tips on what to do if you’re trapped in a building that caught on fire.
Cover your mouth and nose with a wet cloth to prevent inhaling toxic smoke.If trapped in a room, seal the openings of the door or vents with blankets or clothes to prevent smoke from coming in. It would be best if the clothes are wet. Call and wait for firefighters there.If you wanna try to get out, you should check if the doorknob is hot. If it is, there might be a blazing fire right outside, so try another alternative, such as the window. If it’s not hot, then you can proceed with your escape plan. If you want to head out in a fire, do not stand, instead, crawl on your knees about 30 – 60 cm from the floor with better air quality. Don’t hide in the bathroom because as the water in there gets boiling, it evaporates, making the atmosphere there even hotter.Don’t hide under the bed or closet as firefighters might find it hard to find you.If you’re trapped in a high building, open the window a bit and throw a blanket or cloth to signify your presence there. Don’t open the window too long as it will draw fire to it. If you’re at a second-story building, then you can proceed to use the window as an escape plan if no other exit is viable. If you manage to get a fire extinguisher, remember to pull the safety pin out, and spray it at the base of the fire, following the direction of the wind. If you are caught on fire, in an open space, cover your face and stop, drop and roll to put out the fire.

These tips apply to everyone, kids or adults.
But parents should teach their children about fire safety or have a drill whenever they have a chance. You might not know when they need all the knowledge.

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“Why Is Deepavali Only One-Day Holiday?” Students Can Barely Celebrate With Families In Peace

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Malaysia has a multi-racial and multi-religious population so its citizens are blessed with various holidays over the year.

However, the length of public holidays is not the same for all. In this case, Muar MP Syed Saddiq had received a complaint from a student regarding the one-day Deepavali holiday.
The student explained that the holiday for Deepavali or Diwali was too short and most students couldn’t enjoy the celebration because they would have to return to school or work the next day.
“Kenapa cuti Deepavali sehari je?”Itu yang ramai mesej saya. Ramai students pulak tu. Isnin cuti, hari esok tu terus kena masuk balik kelas. Saya nak cadangkan Keluarga Malaysia panjangkan sikit. Biar sama macam Hari Raya dan Tahun Baru Cina. Kesian mereka. pic.twitter.com/kj5drJolYY— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) October 16, 2022
The short holiday also meant that they couldn’t go home to celebrate with their families.
It is just one day and we cannot even celebrate our festival as we have class the very next day and most of us cannot even go back home to visit and celebrate it with our family members.Anonymous student
Speaking on behalf of most Indian students, the student humbly requested Syed Saddiq to look into the matter so that they could also celebrate Deepavali with their families in peace.
For comparison, the Chinese New Year and Hari Raya holidays typically last two days. The extra holidays are dependent on each company or workplace.
Why is Deepavali only one day?
In response, Syed Saddiq posed the question online, “Why is the Deepavali holiday only a day?”
He added that the holiday falls on a Monday, and students would have to return to class the next day.
I suggest ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ should make it a bit longer. Make it the same as Raya and Chinese New Year. Pity them.Muar MP Syed Saddiq
For illustration purposes. Image: TRP File
However, not all netizens agree to change the length of the Deepavali holiday. A netizen said the holidays are short because the Indian population is a minority in the country.
It’s sad because some of them said the short holiday shouldn’t be changed because it has always been that way.
There were also those who supported the call for change and asked for all festive holidays to be standardised to be fair to all.
Another user pointed out that although the Indian population is a minority, they are still one of the major races in Malaysia.
Moreover, a netizen said those celebrating Deepavali would need an extra day to prepare for the celebration too.
Kenapa cuti Deepavali sehari je? Dah berpuluh tahun memang sehari je cuti dia. Ko jadi menteri kejap hari tu kenapa tak bawa isu ni ke parlimen? Sebab kaum india minoriti kan? You’re just the same with other politicians 👎🏻— YB_Jonn (@iamjonzs) October 16, 2022
Itu tak adil. Kalau ikut majoriti tentu tentu mereka sedikit nak dibanding cina dan melayu. Tetapi mereka tetap salah satu dari 3 kaum utama di Malaysia. Perayaan mereka hari Isnin, hari isnin beraya dan hari isnin juga nak balik ke kampus/kerja sebab esoknya dah mula?— tasyriqvito (@tasyriqvito) October 16, 2022
Itu lah isu dia. If possible kasi lah sama. Macam tu lah hal berbangkit.— Bro Safuan (@ahmaadsafuan) October 16, 2022
Indians need just as much time as the rest of us to prepare and celebrate their holidays. For Raya, we are usually given 2 days or even up to a week to enjoy ourselves. The Indians should be given this as well. We all benefit from these holidays. We all get to go balik kampung😁— Katie (@Katie25614120) October 16, 2022
Kalau betul betul menyebutkan kerajaan keluarga Malaysia,Hari cuti untuk Deepavali,Hari Raya,Tahun Baru Cina ,Hari X'mas Dan Hari menyambut tahu bari bangsa bangsa lain Di Negara ini mestilah Sama dua Hari— Richard phua (@Richardphua5) October 16, 2022
Should there be more holidays?
The argument against extra public holidays often boils down to one determining factor: the nation’s productivity.
Most companies argue that the increase in the number of public holidays can affect the nation’s productivity and economy.
However, some also argued that the extra day off is beneficial to overworked employees and they come back to work fresher after the holidays.
This sentiment is supported by an Italian study done in 2014 which found employees were more productive after a holiday because they were rested and relaxed.
So, should there be extra holidays? It’s difficult to pin down the correct answer that will satisfy all parties.
At the end of the day, it’s a great balancing act to keep the nation running and well-rested.

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Lotus’s Malaysia Blames Trolley After Shopper Hits Out At Employees

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Recently, a Malay Internet celebrity expressed disappointment at Lotus’s Malaysia.

The online celebrity KiedAmy, also a Penang businesswoman, is disappointed with Lotus’s as its employees did not help to carry the items she bought.
She received a witty response from the supermarket, and the matter quickly became viral on the Internet.
It all started when she mentioned in a live broadcast that it is essential for employees to help customers carry their things into the car.
KiedAmy lamented that she spent a lot of money at Lotus’s – as much as RM5,000 per trip – but still had to carry things into the car herself.
Apa lah korang semua ni. Jangan gitu. Kami dah siasat jugak dan kaji betul2… siapa sebenarnya yang salah.Dalam kes ni troli yang salah.Kenapa troli tu tak boleh terus tolong angkat. Kenapa boleh tolak aje?— Lotus’s Malaysia (@LotussMalaysia) February 2, 2023
The Customer Is NOT Always Right
Netizens criticized the woman and pointed out that the company’s policy does not require the employees to help customers carry their items.
Most people sided with Lotus’s Malaysia and its staff, saying it doesn’t matter how much money one spends on shopping.
They pointed out that the staff are exhausted from working there from morning till night; they also have to move around and tidy up the warehouse.
Bawak ni pic.twitter.com/zx0VFFasrc— Jerungan  (@syarq_19) February 2, 2023
At the same time, Lotus’s Malaysia earned praise from netizens for its witty remarks, as social media can sometimes be heavy.
They like the way Lotus’s Malaysia lightened it up by using humour on social media, raking in engagement and lifting spirits.
Lotus makin kelakar ya sekarang. Boleh lah nnti collab dgn mydin🤣— Twinklec4c4 (@twinkleheart10) February 2, 2023

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Mother And Daughter In Bentong Lost Almost RM12,000 After Clicking On Job Advertisement

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Cyber thieves are using new strategies, tactics and techniques to help increase the chances of success of their attacks against unsuspecting individuals.

Recently, two children in Bentong, Pahang, lost their savings in a bank account totalling almost RM12,000.
They lost the money after allegedly clicking on a job advertisement link for house cleaning services.
Cake seller Nurul Azilawati Abu Khalid, 34, lost RM500, while her mother, Habsah Johari, 53, lost her savings amounting to RM11,300 on August 18.
Sinar Harian quoted Nurul Azilawati as saying she clicked on a link about a house cleaning service job advertisement on a Facebook page.
She was interested in the ad, and they provided a link to make a fee payment of RM15.90.
However, the online transaction was unsuccessful.
I contacted the ad agent again and was informed that their bank account was in the process of being upgraded. They asked me to use the account of other banks but still failed to make the transaction.Nurul Azilawati to Sinar Harian on how she was tricked into exposing her banking details.
The scammers then said they would check.
A Costly Lesson
Nurul Azilawati felt terrible and kept checking her and her mother’s accounts. They then discovered that both had lost money.
According to Nurul Azilawati, as much as RM500 in her account was transferred out for Touch ‘n Go transactions when she did not do so and did not even receive a TAC notification.
I checked the mother’s account and found that it was used for four transfers involving two transactions of RM10,000 on a man’s account and the remaining two transactions totaling RM1,300 for Touch’n Go.Nurul Azilawati to Sinar Harian on the financial losses suffered.
Nurul Azilawati made a police report on the same day.
She is sad because the money is used as business capital while her mother’s money is from her pension savings.
In the meantime, Nurul Azilawati said she made a report to the bank, which informed the matter under investigation.
I’m tired of thinking about the results of hard work all this time suddenly disappearing like that.Nurul Azilawati to Sinar Harian on her frustration and disappointment.
Nurul Azilawati (left) and her mother, Habsah, show the police report they made after claiming to have lost money from a bank account of almost RM12,000. (Pix: Sinar Harian)
Why We Should Not Click On Suspicious Links
Phishing is an email attack attempting to trick you into opening an attachment that contains a virus.
It could lead you to click a web link that contains a virus or visit a website which creatively asks for personal information.
It may also install malware on your devices, like viruses, spyware or ransomware.
Sama la yg mana duit hilang tu, tah apps ape ko tekan, link ape ko tekan, konsep dia sama mcm ni, ko yang benarkan dia masuk dalam rumah kau, pastu salahkan bank, dah bank tgk no register semua btl, so 1st ko kena salahkan telco bukan bank. https://t.co/yyguOHgUVO— ninynoh.co (@ninininyninie) August 30, 2022
This is all done behind the scenes, so it is undetectable to the average user.
If the addresses and list of recipients look suspicious or unfamiliar, it probably is, and you shouldn’t click on anything in it.
READ MORE: Shah Alam Woman Shops For IPTV App, Loses RM10,000 After Installing APK Via WhatsApp
Dapat SMS macam ni tolong jangan klik. Nampak tak belakang link tu? Tak ada website rasmi perbankan yg guna .top. Bank hanya guna .com.my atau .my sahaja Ini phising link. Bila klik, hacker boleh masuk telefon korang & curi semua data dalam telefon korang. Tu yg kes duit hilang. pic.twitter.com/5nzRTiuWGK— Photographer Setia (@_izzfahmie) August 26, 2022

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No BN MPs Pledged Support for Muhyiddin as PM – Zambry

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No Barisan Nasional (BN) members of Parliament had pledged their support for Perikatan Nasional (PN) chairman Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to be appointed the 10th Prime Minister.

In a statement, BN secretary-general Dr Zambry Abd Kadir said this had been relayed to Istana Negara.
Also in the statement, Zambry said the top leadership of BN had decided to take an open approach to discuss with relevant quarters to ensure a government can be formed for the sake of the country and the wellbeing of the people.
This seemingly contradicts Umno vice president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob’s earlier statement that BN’s top leadership had decided it would not be supporting PN or Pakatan Harapan (PH) to form a government, and would remain as the opposition.
Zambry meanwhile said BN asked for all relevant quarters to observe a cooling-off period in facing the current political situation.
“With the stand and decision reached, BN maintains this position,” he said.

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Areas In Kota Kinabalu Hit By Flash Floods After Heavy Downpour Last Night

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After experiencing heavy rain since late last night, several areas in Kota Kinabalu have been hit by flash floods today.

Affected areas include Taman Telipok Jaya, Taman Telipok Ria, Kampung Lokub, Kampung Lorong Pulau, Manggatal, Kampung Kaulan, and Kampung Rugading.
The rough location of the places mentioned above are marked with a yellow star. (Credit: Google Maps)
According to Bernama, the flash flood was confirmed by a spokesperson from the Sabah Fire and Rescue Department (Bomba) operations centre whom they contacted today.
The spokesperson also informed Bernama that Bomba is closely monitoring the situation.
Meanwhile, a check by Bernama revealed that floodwaters had overflowed onto several roads in the city and affected vehicles that had been parked in low lying areas.
The heavy fall of rain had also caused traffic congestion on several major roads.

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More Malaysian Lives Lost To Covid-19

A Malaysian living in London, England has died after contracting Covid-19.
75-year-old Husin Long passed away at the Royal Free Hospital in Hampstead on Sunday (March 22) after being admitted there for breathing difficulties.
Husin had been living and working in the UK for over 50 years.(Credit: Facebook/NST)
Reportedly, his test results came back positive for the coronavirus shortly before his passing.
Doctors had suspected that the deceased was infected with the virus but â€œwas not too sureâ€ about it as Husin had several other health issues and had been unwell for the last 10 years.
Husin along with his wife, 66-year-old Zauyah Embi is among the older members of theÂ Kelab Melayu London, a Malaysian-Malay community that was established in the 60sâ€™ by students, travelers, seafarers and migrants from Malaysia to the United Kingdom (UK).
The scene at the Rumah Malaysia London during the community’s Hary Raya Gathering.(Credit: Facebook/Melayu London)
Hailing from Melaka, Husin was working at the British Naval Base in Singapore before migrating to the UK when the British withdrew its forces from the region. During the time, those who were working with the Brits were given the choice to emigrate and given citizenship in the UK.
Husin is survived by his wife, 4 children and a number of grandkids.
Meanwhile, Covid-19 had claimed another life in Malaysia. The 75-year-old man, classified as case #1334 became the countryâ€™s 16th fatality from coronavirus.
(Credit: Antara Foto/Reuters/Malay Mail)
The deceased was admitted to the Tuanku Mizan Military Hospital, Kuala Lumpur on March 16 after showing symptoms before later being transferred to Hospital Kuala Lumpur on March 18. He was later confirmed positive for the coronavirus on March 21.
The man reportedly was suffering from several other illnesses and was placed in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU) before passing away on March 24.
Malaysia remains the worst-hit country by Covid-19 in Southeast Asia, with 1,624 recorded cases.
TRP sends our deepest condolences to the families and loved ones of the deceased.

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[Watch] Palm Oil Fruit Thief Caught Red Handed On Video, Steals In Broad Daylight

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The prices of palm oil fresh fruit bunches (FFB) have been at an all-time high.

With the increase in oil palm fresh fruit prices, the commodity is increasingly becoming a target for thieves.
Recently, a man was caught red-handed stealing a bunch of freshly harvested palm oil fruits in broad daylight.
The theft was caught on video and went viral after it was shared on social media.
The palm oil fruits were put by the roadside, awaiting transportation when the man came on a motorcycle.
He did not appear to hesitate as he took the palm oil fruits and put in on his motorbike.
  @abangbajak00 penat lelah orang nyawit ko rembat gitu je eak🤦 ♬ original sound  – RENTSUZ EDITZ
Opinions Divided
Netizens reacted to the theft with both condemnation and compassion.
Some said he could be doing it out of desperation to feed his family.
Others said he is robbing the hard work of others who laboured to harvest the oil palms.
At the same time, they speculated on what he would due with the palm oil fruits as they needed to be processed.

It is likely that the stolen palm oil fruits would be sold to unscrupulous dealers.
In the past, there had also been incidents of palm oil fruits, and some incidents resulted in deaths.
In fact, the Malaysian Palm Oil Board (MPOB) had even developed ways to prevent the theft of oil palm fresh fruit bunch (FFB).

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Malaysian Thriller ‘Stone Turtle’ Wins Fipresci Prize At Locarno Film Festival

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Last month, it was announced that the Malaysian film Stone Turtle was the first Malay language film to be selected in the main category.

READ MORE: M’sian Thriller ‘Stone Turtle’ Selected To Compete At Swiss Film Festival, A First For Local Films
South China Morning Post reported that Stone Turtle won the coveted Fipresci Prize at the 75th Locarno Film Festival last Sunday (14 August).
According to New Straits Times, it’s also the first time a Malay feature film had competed in the main category of the prestigious Swiss film festival.
This means Stone Turtle is the first Malay film to win the Fipresci Prize as well.
The Fipresci prize jury said Stone Turtle impressed them with the “multiplicity of perspectives on violence against women, the question of who has a right to citizenship, and the way we deal with our natural environment.”
At @FilmFestLocarno, the #FIPRESCIPrize was awarded to Stone Turtle by Ming Jin Woo, which “offers a multiplicity of perspectives on urgent themes such as violence against women, the question of who has a right to citizenship and the way we deal with our natural environment.” pic.twitter.com/5xMZETvgfA— FIPRESCI (@FIPRESCI) August 13, 2022
Producer Edmund Yeo thanked his team for their dedication and hard work.
The Fipresci Prize by the International Federation of Film Critics is one of the most prestigious awards. Locarno Film Festival has been handing out the Fipresci Prize since 1958 and many of the great filmmakers I admire such as Francis Ford Coppola have received it. I am greatly honoured.Producer Edmund Yeo
Director Woo Ming Jin said the film was made in Terengganu with a small team of people who he had worked with before.
I wanted to return to the simple joys of filmmaking, and the crew was family throughout the shooting process.Stone Turtle director Woo Ming Jin
Image: TRP File
Stone Turtle is a time-travelling thriller about a stateless woman Zahara (played by Indonesian actress Asmara Abigail) who illegally sells turtle eggs on a Malaysian island.
A visitor named Samad (Bront Palarae), claiming to be a university researcher, befriends her. He hires Zahara as his guide but as the day progresses; they become entangled in a dangerous game of duplicity and deception.
Chinese film distributor Parallax acquired international distribution rights to Stone Turtle earlier this month and plans to release the film regionally in Southeast Asia soon.
We hope the film will have a theatrical release in different countries in Asia. Ever since Locarno announced its film line-up, we have also received invitations from numerous festivals.Stone Turtle director Woo Ming Jin

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There Are More Than Just Sekolah Kebangsaan And Vernacular Schools In Malaysia

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Whenever there are discussions about schools and national unity, the discussion tends to become centered only around vernacular schools versus public schools (sekolah kebangsaan).

However, there are actually a lot of different kinds of schools in Malaysia. How many did you know?
Public schools (Sekolah Kebangsaan, SK)
These are schools fully funded by the government, open to all Malaysians.
Students of Sekolah Kebangsaan Sementa celebrating Merdeka.(Credit: Sekolah Kebangsaan Sementa/Facebook)
Vernacular Schools (Sekolah Jenis Kebangsaan, SJK/SMJK)
These are schools using the national curriculum but taught in another medium, namely in Chinese or Tamil. They are only semi-funded by the government.
Religious Schools (Sekolah Menengah Agama)
These are schools that focus on teaching religious studies. Depending on the school, some may incorporate the national curriculum. They can be fully funded or semi-funded by the government, or fully private.
Technical Schools (Sekolah Menengah Teknik)
These schools focus on teaching a vocational skill, which is also funded by the government.
Learn skills of trade here.(Credit: Sekolah Menengah Teknik Setapak/Facebook)
Fully Residential Schools/Science Schools (Sekolah Berasrama Penuh, SBP)
These are select boarding schools for top-performing students, which are funded by the government.
Private Schools
These schools follow the national curriculum but are not funded by the government and are open to non-Malaysians as well. Some schools teach additional curriculum on top of the national curriculum, such as the curriculum for the Unified Examination Certificate (UEC) or O-Levels.
International Schools
These schools do not use the national curriculum. Instead, they teach according to the international education setup from another country, such as the British, American, Australian, or Canadian curriculum. They will sit for internationally recognized examinations such as the Cambridge International Examination or International Baccalaureate.
A teacher leads students at Garden International School.(Credit: Gardens International School/Facebook)
Malaysia has many different types of schools for education, each with their pros and cons, each catering to teach their students in different ways.

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