Hungry? You Can Now Buy Naan Clocks Made With Real Naan Thanks To This Quirky Japanese Bread Artist

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Have you ever looked at the time and thought, “I’m craving for some nice, puffy naan”? Well, you actually just might keep thinking that with a naan clock made from an actual piece of naan.

It’s not naan-sense but an actual product for sale thanks to Yukiko Morita – a quirky Japanese breadmaker-cum-artist who sells her loaf-ly creations on Pampshade.
Credit: Pampshade
Why a Naan Clock?
Speaking to TRP, Yukiko revealed that she got the idea from Salvador Dalí’s iconic “The Persistence of Memory” painting.
Salvador Dalí – The Persistence of Memory (1931).(Credit: MoMA)
The melting clocks reminded her of naan and so she decided to express this sense of “loose time” in a melting clock of naan.
“NAAAAN time” by Pampshade.(Credit: Pampshade)
Why not slowdown, stop fussing over details, and chill out a little? Our naan time clocks only have hands, so you don’t need to count each minute. We hope you can take it easy just like naan’s loose forms.Yukiko Morita to TRP.
It’s all about expressing time in a calm and relaxing way. In fact, she wants time to be so chill that the clock’s name – “NAAAAN time?” – is also “melting”.
The naan clock is supposed to create a sense of ease as time “melts” away.(Credit: Pampshade)
Sidenote, even its Japanese name “Ima Nanji” is a naan pun, playing on the Japanese words for “What the time?”.
Second to naan
The naan itself is real baked naan bread, so each piece has a different shape and texture.
Credit: Pampshade
Yukiko bakes the naan herself before attaching a clock module to create the naan clock.
If it’s lunchtime and you’re hungry, unfortunately you can’t eat the clock as it has an antiseptic and antifungal coating to prevent it from decaying.
But the naan clock isn’t Yukiko’s first foray into the bread art business.
She’s been making lamps out of actual breads and pastries for years, ranging from delicious glowing baguettes, boules and croissants – which we have to admit look too good to eat!
Pamshade’s assorted baked goods transformed into bread lamps.(Credit: Pampshade)
Yuko previously worked at a bakery in Japan and that’s when her love for bread really began.
I fell in love with bread and I found there are potential besides being just food. I am an artist, so then, I start to make works using real bread.Yukiko to TRP.
Credit: Pampshade
In a 2018 interview with Vogue, she recalls eating the inside of a loaf next to a sunny window, and noticed the light shining through the bread crust. Yukiko thought “the shape and color of breads are warm” already and slowly the idea of an illuminated bread began forming in her mind.
Japanese bread artist Yukiko Morita.(Credit: Pampshade)
“Bread lamps express my love of bread, ” she tells TRP.
She wants to continue experimenting with more bread styles for Pampshade, so who knows, we might even see a Roti Canai clock one day? But for now, it’s naan o’ clock!
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by PAMPSHADE by Yukiko Morita (@pampshade)
“NAAAAN time” retails for USD74 (~RM 300) on Pampshade and ships globally.

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All I Want for Christmas Is a Light-Up Croissant


Elon Musk Wants To Meet Me For A Discussion, Says Anwar

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is set to meet tech billionaire Elon Musk to discuss the possibilities of the latter increasing his investments in Malaysia.

According to Kosmo, Anwar, who is also the Minister of Finance, said during a meeting session with state civil servants at MBS Hall Seremban that Musk had requested that they meet to discuss the matter in more detail.
According to Anwar, the country’s economy is expected to strengthen with the joint investment expansion involving Musk, who owns Tesla and Twitter.

The country is in need of more new investments to increase its income and reduce its debts which now amount to RM1.5 trillion. There is an utmost pressing need to increase both domestic and foreign direct investments as these can help create more jobs.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
This, he said, was important as without proper investments, the rate of unemployment will increase and in return the economy will suffer.
The meeting between Musk and Anwar is expected to be held next week.
Adding on, Anwar noted that he had also met with Japanese investors last week, who wanted to increase and expand their investments in Malaysia.

A few months ago I went to China and China’s investment in Malaysia was the highest in history, amounting to RM170 billion.
Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
Moreover, as reported by The Edge in March, International Trade and Industry (MITI) Minister Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Aziz pointed out that Tesla’s application to import battery electric vehicles (BEVs) into Malaysia had been approved by his ministry.
He also noted that the presence of Tesla in Malaysia is expected to create skilled and well-paying job opportunities in the BEV sector.
Additionally, Tengku Zafrul had emphasized that it would also encourage the involvement of Malaysian companies in the Tesla ecosystem, both locally and globally.
After Tengku Zafrul’s statement, the electric vehicle (EV) company made it known that they were ready to organize a launch event in Malaysia.
As per the media invitations, the launch event is scheduled to take place at Centre Court, Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, on July 20, 2023.
READ MORE: Tesla Drives Into Malaysia: Official Launch Date Locked For 20 July 2023
Meanwhile, several people on Twitter begun tagging Musk asking if it was true he would be meeting with Anwar.

Did you really ask to meet, @elonmusk ? 🤔 https://t.co/AYCl7ELNNW— Anwar (@anwarhilmi29) July 7, 2023

https://twitter.com/TukangRoyak/status/1677199926936350721?t=XAjRLpBuaDqr9z0htgG4yA&s=19

Hi @elonmusk , can you confirm these 😎 https://t.co/S9Fwyo2s1U— NK (@ajimbbuurr) July 7, 2023

As at press time, Musk has not responded to any.

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RM8 Only For Any Drink At Tealive! Promotion Runs Till 9 September

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You heard that right!

In conjunction with their 800th store opening in Batu Kawan, Penang, Tealive is celebrating its 800th store milestone by offering all drinks for RM8.
The 800th store in Batu Kawan has a drive-thru!
It’s available for any drinks in any size ALL DAY LONG! (Who would want the regular size if you can get the big one? 👀)
This is valid for all drinks above RM8. So what if you’re favourite drinks are under the RM8 price? Get it large and add toppings!
Or just get the atas-atas drinks lah! Why settle for regular Bang Bang Milk Tea when you can get a large Nishio Matcha with Warm Pearls or Strawberry Pudding Smoothie?

The RM8 drinks are only available for walk-in purchases at all nationwide outlets except Tealive Plus from 5 to 9 September.
So don’t miss it! Get your RM8 drink now!
For more info, visit their Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Malaysian-Based Businessman Buys Twitter Founder’s First Ever Tweet For USD2.9 Million (RM13.9m)

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Twitter founder Jack Dorsey’s first ever tweet has been sold for the equivalent of $2.9m (RM13.9m) to a Malaysia-based businessman.

The tweet, which said “just setting up my twttr,” was first published on March 21, 2006 and was auctioned off by Mr Dorsey for charity.

just setting up my twttr— jack (@jack) March 21, 2006
The first tweet ever made. The sale of this tweet comes days after Twitter celebrated it’s 15th birthday.
According to the BBC “Malaysia-based buyer Sina Estavi compared the purchase to buying a Mona Lisa painting.”
The tweet was bought using the ethereum cryptocurrency which at present is the second largest cryptocurrency in terms of market capitalization. It is second only to the more popular bitcoin.
Estavi, the chief executive of technology firm Bridge Oracle purchased the tweet as what is known as a nonfungible token or popularly known in cryptocurrency circles as an NFT.
What are NFT’s and Why Are They Worth Millions?
An NFT is a unique digital certificate that utilizes the bitcoin technology to authenticate ownership of digital assets. It states who owns a photo, video or other form of online media. Each NFT is completely unique and acts as a collector’s item that can’t be duplicated, making them rare by design.
NFTs have seen surging popularity this year with expensive digital artwork also being sold this way.
Most notably was a recent Christie’s auction where by an artist known as Beeple sold his art work entitled Everydays – The First 5000 Days for an impressive $69.3 million (RM 285m).
In May 2007, the digital artist known as Beeple set out to create and post a new work of art online every day. He hasn’t missed a day since, creating a new digital picture every day for 5,000 days straight. Individually known as EVERYDAYS, collectively, the pieces form the core of EVERYDAYS: THE FIRST 5000 DAYS, one of the most unique bodies of work to emerge in the history of digital art.

.@beeple 's 'The First 5000 Days', the 1st purely digital NFT based artwork offered by a major auction house has sold for $69,346,250, positioning him among the top three most valuable living artists. Major Thanks to @beeple + @makersplaceco. More details to be released shortly— Christie's (@ChristiesInc) March 11, 2021

According to reports, Dorsey the twitter founder would convert the proceeds from ethereum to bitcoin and would then donate them to the Give Directly’s Africa Response fund.
This is not just a Tweet!
“This is not just a tweet!” Estavi posted on Twitter. “I think years later people will realize the true value of this tweet, like the Mona Lisa painting.”

This is not just a tweet!I think years later people will realize the true value of this tweet, like the Mona Lisa painting https://t.co/vnA5pz3esQ— Estavi (@sinaEstavi) March 22, 2021

Interestingly, the original tweet post will remain publicly available on Twitter even after it has been auctioned off.
The buyer Estavi will receive a certificate, digitally signed and verified by Dorsey, as well as the metadata of the original tweet. The data will include information such as the time the tweet was posted and its text contents.
Social media experts predict the sale of NFTs and other online posts will become more popular as we see the popularity of cryptocurrencies going more and more mainstream.
“We live in an age where celebrities, musicians and influencers have more than fans, they have stans, and they will want to own a piece of their favourite stars,” said Cathy Hackl, founder of technology consultancy Futures Intelligence Group.
“Just like people buy physical memorabilia, they will buy their tweets, posts, and snaps because they want to feel close to that star”.

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Dead Borneo Pygmy Elephant Most Likely Poisoned In Sabah

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A Borneo pygmy elephant was found dead on November 22 in a plantation in Kinabatangan, Sabah. It is believed that she had been dead less than 24 hours before her body was found.

The elephant was a 20-year-old pygmy named Diana, who was previously collared by the Sabah Wildlife Department in conjunction with other NGOs.

A post-mortem was conducted by a veterinarian from the Sabah Wildlife Department in  the presence of Kinabatangan police.
While Diana suffered no visible bodily injuries due to sharp objects, she was reported to have blood coming out from the mouth. Due to these observations, Sabah Wildlife Department director Augustine Tuuga notes that poisoning is suspected, although further investigations are still on-going into the elephant’s death.
Samples have been taken from Diana’s body for investigation and toxicology analysis.
Tuuga said that Diana’s death is being investigated under Section 37 of the Wildlife Conservation Enactment 1997 (for the killing of an animal).
Sadly, elephants are often killed or injured in Sabah for a myriad of reasons. They are often killed for their tusks to fund the ivory trade or chased out of plantations over fears of damaging crops. However, substances that are poisonous to elephants exist in the wild and also in areas of human development, which elephants may stumble onto unintentionally.
Still, every death of an elephant adds stress onto Sabah’s already-dwindling population of elephants, which number in the mere thousands only.

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Khairy: Framework To Register Certain Medical Marijuana Products By Next Year

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The Health Ministry (KKM) will soon announce a framework to enable certain cannabidiol (CBD) products to be registered by next year.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said KKM would be inviting proposal submissions of CBD products that should be registered, New Straits Times reported.
The ministry is committed towards evidence and science, so what it means is that if the science is showing us in a particular direction, then we can’t avoid it. The science (of CBD products) to me, I’m convinced. I’m working internally to ensure everyone in the Health Ministry is behind this.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said at the launch of The Centre’s report on Malaysians’ Views Towards Drug-Related Issues.
Khairy added that CBD products should be prescribed by a healthcare professional for self-medicating purposes.
Medical officers would be required to be trained and educated to ensure they understood the circumstances which allowed the prescription of CBD products.
It has to be stepwise and calibrated in how we do this. I think we are ready; the debate has been useful. Next year is a good target.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
Image: TRP File
Last April, Khairy said that KKM practices evidence-based policies and thus, welcomed any industry or academia-initiated research to study the usage of marijuana and cannabis in medicine, especially cannabidiol (CBD).
According to Harvard Health Publishing, cannabidiol (CBD) is the second most prevalent active ingredient in cannabis and does not cause a “high.”
READ MORE: MOH Welcomes Collaborators To Study On Medicinal Marijuana, Says KJ
In November 2022, Muar MP Syed Saddiq asked KKM to clarify Malaysia’s stance on the usage of medical marijuana as an alternative medicine for patients.
In response, Khairy clarified that cannabis use for medical purposes is actually legal in Malaysia.
Marijuana for medical purposes is permitted under the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952, the Poisons Act 1952 and the Sale of Drugs Act 1952.
READ MORE: KJ Says Cannabis Is Actually Legal In Malaysia, And Everyone Loses Their Minds
Medical marijuana use gaining momentum in Asia
Medical marijuana has been long used in western countries such as the Netherlands and Australia.
Over in Asia, people who are caught using marijuana, recreationally or medically in secret, face stiff punishment and a conviction often ends with the death penalty.
Fortunately, the use of medical marijuana has since been gaining momentum, albeit slowly, in Asian countries.
Japan approved clinical trials for Epidiolex, a CBD oral solution to treat epileptic patients. Image: MPR
To date, Thailand is the only country in Southeast Asia that has fully legalized medical marijuana (medicinal cannabis).
In East Asia, South Korea legalized medical marijuana in November 2018. The policy came into effect in March 2019 with the goal to expand treatment options for patients with epilepsy, chronic pain and other conditions.
In the same month, Japan approved clinical trials for the cannabis compound Epidiolex, a CBD oral solution used to treat epileptic patients.

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“Party Girl” Dancing In Flood Catches Flak From Angry Netizens: But Is It Just A Show?

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For many, the harrowing flood causes tremendous pain and sadness as many are suffering losses of life, home, and also emotional stability.

However, for some, they tend to just live in the moment.
Recent videos of a Malaysian TikToker @angelloweee dancing in floodwaters angered netizens. Many found her behavior inappropriate for an event that has devastated thousands of families.
The TikTok video garnered around 14M views and 1.2M likes.
The video showed a compilation of her dancing and following TikTok trends. Credit: @angelloweee

  @angelloweee  ♬ original sound – hycankmsukQC – hycankmsukQC

Some of the comments expressed how inappropriate her videos are.
“The real cause of disaster”

“People are worrying about flood but she’s playing TikTok. What kind of person?”

“People are worried about the flood but she has the audacity to dance around sexily like that? Oh god. “

“Whoever shows ‘aurat’ (doesn’t cover up)… will not taste even a little bit of fragrance from heaven in the hereafter”

A Lot Of People Defended Her
However, her followers and some other people also came to her defense, saying that they shouldn’t judge a book by its cover.
“Why are you condemning her? You think Malaysia only has one religion, yea bro?”

“It’s not like she insulted God or anything. She’s just enjoying and making herself happy. Why are yall angry, boss? That’s just weird.”

“Please don’t condemn her. She just wants to entertain herself and she gives donations to the victims too you know. You, on the other hand, condemning her, what did you donate?”

However, it turns out that @angelloweee isn’t just using the tragedy for online clout, as she also shared videos of herself donating and volunteering.
She is seen buying food and essential item in bulks to bring to the victims of the flood.
Other than that, in her TikTok page, she went volunteering in Masjid Al Munawwarah in Shah Alam and SJKC Pui Ying in Klang.
In her videos, she’s seen volunteering in different places and respecting the religion of Muslims by covering up in the Masjid. Credit: @angelloweee
In these videos, netizens are seen to be supporting her and giving her encouragement.
“Yesterday she was playing with the flood enthusiastically, today she does charity and sends food. Thank you so much sis”

“She’s doing fine by respecting your religion. Those who are commenting ‘May you get guidance’, don’t you all know how to respect other people’s religion too?”

“Suddenly the haters are all busy and quiet”

Being a TikTok star isn’t easy. Once a cabin crew member for Malindo Air, she now enjoys making content and doing TikTok trends to entertain her viewers.
While some Malaysians think that she crossed a line, others say that she is merely making the best of her situation right now. What do you think?
TRP has reached out to @angeloweee for additional comments.

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Helicopter Pilot In ‘Nasi Ganja’ Case To Be Charged, Decision Baffles Experienced Aviators

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Back in July 2021, a helicopter flown by Mohamed Raffe Chekku drew attention when it landed in the middle of the Padang Ipoh public field in Perak to collect 36 packs of nasi ganja.

According to Free Malaysia Today, Mohamed Raffe Chekku, the managing director of the KL-Kuala Selangor Expressway (LATAR), flew the Bell 505 helicopter he owned from Kuala Lumpur to collect the food.
Image: Utusan
Initial investigations revealed that the helicopter only had permission to land at the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS), that’s 6km away from Padang Ipoh.
The police said they would conduct investigations on the incident for violating the SOP related to the interstate or interdistrict travel ban.
READ MORE: Perak Police Investigating Nasi Ganja Fly-By Incident
Pilot to be charged in court
In August 2020, investigation papers were sent to the Attorney-General’s Chambers for further action but there were no further updates about the case until recent days.
Free Malaysia Today reported that the state prosecution director’s office has made a decision to charge the helicopter pilot for deviating from his flight plan and landing at a location other than specified under Rule 77(2) of the Civil Aviation Regulations 2017.
This decision shocked many experienced aviators because it’s normal for helicopter pilots to make quick landings in open areas along their flight routes, as long as they have clearance from air traffic control.
Screenshot from video
If convicted, the suspect faces a fine of up to RM50,000, imprisonment of not more than three years or both.
The suspect is scheduled to be charged at the Ipoh Magistrate’s Court on Monday, 9 May.
Mohamed Raffe Chekku said he was shocked at the charge because records showed his landing was done with the relevant Air Traffic Control (ATC) clearances.
Buying ‘nasi ganja’ was a decision made on the way. What I did was not a crime. In any case, I have faith in our legal system and will leave it to their good judgment.Mohamed Raffe Chekku
The charge might set a bad precedent
A pilot told Free Malaysia Today said the charge will set a bad precedent as it’ll curtail the flexibility of flying helicopters.
As long as pilots inform the ATC and get clearance, they don’t even have to give reasons for their landing. So we are shocked that the Attorney-General’s Chambers has decided to charge the Bell 505 helicopter pilot involved in the incident, especially when he had the ATC clearance.A pilot told FMT
Another pilot, a former senior RMAF officer, believed the authorities might be acting under duress due to public pressure since they were outcries on social media last year.
He said the Attorney General’s Chambers should have consulted the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) to get a clearer picture before proceeding with a charge.
His actions did not result in the government losing any revenue nor did he cause any public nuisance, and it was never a threat to security. It may have been morally wrong under the circumstances, but this does not constitute a crimeFormer senior RMAF officer

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Newborn Found With Umbilical Cord Still Attached In Chicken Shop

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In an unexpected turn of events, a newborn baby girl was found today in Jabur Kubur, Jalan Air Putih, Terengganu.

The baby girl, who was discovered by a chicken seller, was found alive and shivering from the cold as she laid on the floor of a chicken shop.
Astonishingly, the infant still had her umbilical cord attached, indicating that she had been born within the past three or four days.
According to Kosmo, shop owner Mohd Yusrizal Azlan, 27, made the surprising discovery at 7.50 am while preparing to open for business.

While I was about to unload the chicken supplies from the truck, I noticed a strange object on the floor of my shop. To my astonishment, I realized that the object was actually a newborn baby, still alive and with the umbilical cord attached. She had ants on her body and was shivering from the cold.
Mohd Yusrizal Azlan
He told the news portal that he had immediately contacted the police to deal with the situation.
As reported by the New Straits Times, Kemaman District Police Chief Superintendent Hanyan Ramlan confirmed that the baby was in good health and weighed aproximately 3.2 kilograms.

The baby is in good health, and we are actively searching for the suspect who abandoned her.
Kemaman District Police Chief Superintendent Hanyan Ramlan
He also noted that the case will be investigated under Section 317 of the Penal Code.
The newborn was swiftly transported to Hospital Kemaman for a thorough examination to ensure her well-being and receive the necessary medical attention.

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13YO Klang Boy Dies After Being Run Over By A Lorry

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A form one student was tragically killed in a freak accident involving a lorry in Pekan Meru, Klang, at around 3.30pm yesterday evening.

The gruesome incident was also recorded by another vehicle’s dash cam showing the teenager riding a bicycle in a group with three other boys.
When approaching Jalan Persiaran Hamzah Alang, the group made a sudden turn while a lorry, which has the right of way, was travelling on the road.
Inside the video, the victim emerged lifeless after being run over by the lorry.
“The lorry behind him failed to avoid him and crashed into him. The 13-year-old victim was pronounced dead at the scene of the accident,” North Klang OCPD Asst Comm S. Vijaya Rao was quoted as saying by The Star.
He added that a post-mortem will be conducted after the result of a Covid-19 test is confirmed.
S. Vijaya also said that no arrest has been made so far in connection with the incident, while the lorry driver’s statement has been recorded.

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How Writing ‘Solace’ Helped Malaysian Singer Liesl-Mae Cope With Pandemic Blues

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Malaysian singer-songwriter Liesl-mae (stylized as liesl-mae) has loved singing for as long as she could remember. Her affinity for music drew her to take up formal vocal lessons, make and share her videos online, and she even took up guitar lessons.

Her passion for songwriting came about when Youtube was getting popular around the same time. Some of the music artists she followed – who inspired Liesl-mae –  also wrote their own music, and she thought it was a cool thing to try.
Her hard work and passion paid off when a clip of her performance at an open mic night in 2019 was spotted by Sony Music Entertainment online. She was signed to Sony’s new sub-label OFFMUTE as the label’s first Malaysian artist.
Image: @lieslmy
During the pandemic, Sony Music Entertainment started its Bring The Beat 2.0 initiative to help its artists fill the creative and collaborative void. The initiative doubled as a creative challenge for its artists to write, produce, and record a track from scratch from the comforts of their own homes.
Liesl-mae shared that it was difficult to write songs during the pandemic because she felt a sense of hopelessness and helplessness. She wasn’t getting a lot of inspiration and was feeling demotivated each day.
I was feeling like things weren’t going anywhere and there wasn’t much I could do to help the situation as well.Liesl-mae said during the interview.
When Sony announced Bring The Beat 2.0, the submission deadline helped push her out of the gloomy state, and she got to work.
Fortunately, liesl-mae already had some guitar chords down, but she didn’t have the lyrics to go with it. With the deadline looming, she wrote about her feelings during the pandemic lockdown, which resulted in the new single entitled Solace.
The meaning behind the single ‘Solace’
Image: @lieslmy
The meaning behind Solace is a comforting one. The song is a reminder to take things slow and to take things one day at a time during trying days. It’s also an encouragement to reach out to our loved ones to take things slow together.
Liesl-mae said her favourite line in the single is the chorus because it catches the gist of her helplessness during the lockdown.
It’s also just me reaching out to someone and say ‘Hey, let’s just be, let’s just sit here for a while together, away from everything that’s going on. Let’s just connect with each other and stay in silence for a bit before getting back to reality.’Liesl-mae, about the favourite in her song.
Before releasing Solace, her previous works include Vincent (2018), a Don McLean cover; and Macaroni Song (2019), a Corey Kilgannon cover, which has amassed over 777,000 on Spotify.
Liesl-mae is still in the experimental phase of her music and is not tied down to one genre. Currently, she’s still exploring her own musical style and draws influence from the songs she listens.
New things to come
Image: @lieslmy
In the future, she hopes to collaborate with British singer Dodie one day. Liesl-mae said Dodie’s lyrics are very poetic and written very well.
Her music touches me and I have been following her for a long time. I would love to collaborate with her.liesl-mae talking about British singer Dodie
In a message to her fans, liesl-mae is very thankful for their support and said it was exciting to break into the Malaysian music scene.
I hope with my music, people are able to relate and connect with me, and find calm, peace and solace. I just want to say thank you again and I really appreciate all the support.liesl-mae to her fans
Give Solace a listen via the music streaming platforms here. You can follow liesl-mae on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, and Tiktok too!

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McD’s Sea Salt Ice Cream Doesn’t Taste Like Sea Salt And That’s More Than OK

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The pastel-blue tint of sea salt ice cream from the faraway land of Japan has made its way to Malaysian shores recently, brought here by brands like Family Mart and Sukiya.

While the popular game franchise Kingdom Hearts had shot the salty-sweet treat into mainstream popularity within the West, game director Tetsuya Nomura noted that he actually tried the real ice-cream at Tokyo DisneySea and loved it, hence why he added it to the games.
Now, McDonald’s Malaysia is bringing the flavour to its stores as well, in a dreamy swirl of blue-and-purple.

This is perhaps the biggest warning to Malaysians who may have tried previous renditions of the sea-salt ice cream from other brands: the McDonald’s Sea Salt McFlurry is not anything like what you are expecting!
Perhaps the biggest question is why the theme of sea-salt, because the ice-cream frankly does not have the taste of salt at all.
That’s not to say that the ice-cream isn’t absolutely delicious. It is also 100% FUN.
Credit: TRP
Not only is the McFlurry extremely pretty to look at, it actually does a great job of elevating the usual McDonald’s vanilla soft-serve.
The blue syrup streaks taste sweet, like cotton candy, and the crunchy confetti bits on top lend a nice bit of crunch and texture to the whole thing. The confetti bits are essentially usual edible sugar confetti, commonly used for baking, but are surprisingly not super sweet sugar bombs.
Paired together, you get what is essentially a vanilla McFlurry elevated with generous helpings of light crunchy textures, smooth syrup, and dreamy colours.
It’s so aesthetic!(Credit: TRP)
If you are a fan of the flavour “birthday cake”, which is essentially vanilla cake with sprinkles, then you will love the Sea Salt McFlurry, which is the same thing but blue and in ice-cream form.
Despite the misnomer, the Sea Salt McFlurry is a surprisingly pleasant addition to McDonald’s line of desserts. Just don’t expect it to taste like actual sea-salt ice-cream. (Personally, I hope it stays permanently.)

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‘High’ Myvi Driver Who Caused Five-Vehicle Collision On PLUS Highway Charged For Drug Possession

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The unemployed man who was believed to have caused the five-vehicle collision on the North-South Expressway (NSE) southbound last Sunday was charged with possession of cannabis today at the Seremban sessions court.

According to a Bernama report, the accused, Munzir Azmeer Abd Rahim, 28, was charged with possessing cannabis weighing 3.39g in a Perodua Myvi at KM242.9 of the NSE southbound, in Rembau district, at about 10.25am on 5 June.
He was charged under Section 6 of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.
The accused is facing a fine not exceeding RM20,000 or imprisonment not exceeding five years or both, if found guilty.
No confession was recorded today and Munzir Azmeer nodded when the charge was read to him before the court’s assistant registrar Che Ku Nor Azlinda Che Ku Mahmood.
He was not offered bail by the deputy public prosecutor Yap Tsu Sheng.
The court had set 14 June for the mention of the case.
Munzir Azmeer, who was tested positive for drugs, nabbed by the police on the scene following the accident last Sunday.
READ MORE: [Watch] ‘High’ Myvi Driver Nabbed By The Police Following A Five-Car Accident On PLUS Highway

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Real Life Superhero: Nearly 100 Needy Sabah Households Rescued By Iron Man

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As if he hasn’t done enough to rescue mankind with a snap, Iron Man is now rescuing needy folks around Penampang, Sabah from hunger.
That’s right, the metal man himself was spotted shopping for groceries while on a mission to distribute aid to 98 households who cannot afford it during these difficult times.
The sight of the masked superhero getting his temperature checked and mulling over fresh chicken caught the eyes of many who approached for a picture. But being the responsible hero that he is, Iron Man reminded everyone to keep their distance and abide social distancing.
Iron Man spotted mulling over chicken at the market.(Credit: Via Jimody/Facebook)
I was sad that I had to tell a kid he needed to keep his distance if he wanted to take pictures with me, but to my surprise he understood. Before I left, he said ‘Thank you Iron Man’ and that got me right there. Iron Man aka Yohan Charles Jayasuriya.
While the man in the suit was not Tony Stark or Robert Downey Jr, Sabahan Yohan Charles Jayasuriya is just as heroic for his noble deed.
Yohan shared his charity mission on Facebook, explaining that he did it simply because he wanted to spread happiness.
He spent almost 8 hours in costume, from buying groceries to driving around town and distributing to the households. Despite the heat and body aches, Yohan says it’s all worth it.
(Credit: Yohan Charles Jayasuriya/Facebook)
It made me want to cry when I saw their laughter and smiles.Yohan Charles Jayasuriya, Sabah’s Iron Man.
He also revealed that this endeavour was a team effort, backed by anonymous folks Yohan called ‘the real heroes’ who sponsored the groceries.
The grocery supplies distributed to needy households. (Credit: Yohan Charles Jayasuriya/Facebook)
For all the relief I had sent, hope it helps to lessen your burden during this MCO. To the sponsors, you guys are the real heroes here. My runner services are available whenever you need me because I Am Iron Man. Love u 3000 y’all.Yohan Charles Jayasuriya, not Tony Stark.
Hats off to Yohan and the sponsors for spreading hope and joy during this difficult time. We love you 3000, too.

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“I Want To Be PM One Day” Khairy Says In Sungai Buloh Campaign

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Barisan Nasional’s Sungai Buloh candidate Khairy Jamaluddin voiced his hope to lead UMNO and become the prime minister in the future.

Khairy, also known as KJ, said this publicly for the first time during a speech at an election campaign event at Taman Saujana Utama in Sungai Buloh yesterday night (8 November).
46 year old Khairy Jamaluddin told voters in Sg Buloh that if they vote for him in #GE15 they will be voting for a future prime minister adding that he wants to lead the party and the country. It’s about time he said . pic.twitter.com/rUTApWDG6E— Melissa Goh (@MelGohCNA) November 8, 2022
With Allah SWT’s destiny, and support from friends, I want to lead UMNO one day. I want to become your Prime Minister to build the country but I must win here [Sungai Buloh] first.Barisan Nasional’s Sungai Buloh candidate Khairy Jamaluddin
He jokingly added that he wants to prove himself first by winning the seven-cornered fight in the 15th general election (GE15) so Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob will take the helm, for now, The Malay Mail reported.
If the people of Sungai Buloh support me, I can inform the party’s people, I came to the dragon’s den, 26,000 majority, I won the seat for Barisan Nasional, I want to lead the party and I want to lead the country now.Barisan Nasional’s Sungai Buloh candidate Khairy Jamaluddin
It’s his first time contesting in Sungai Buloh
According to Malay Mail, the former health minister said that Pakatan Harapan (PH) had been taking swipes at BN since his candidacy in Sungai Buloh was announced.
Since nomination day, PH leaders have been pushing the idea that a vote for Khairy is a vote for BN chairman and UMNO president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi.
BN nominating Khairy as its candidate in Sungai Buloh was a surprise to many because he previously served as Rembau MP in Negeri Sembilan for three terms by winning the seat in GE12 (2008), GE13 (2013) and GE14 (2018).
Since it’s his first time contesting in Sungai Buloh, some believe it was a move to kill Khairy’s political career.
PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli had alleged that Khairy might be axed from UMNO if BN wins GE15 after Khairy secures the Sungai Buloh seat.
On 19 November, Khairy faces PKR’s deputy information chief Datuk R. Ramanan, Perikatan Nasional’s Mohd Ghazali Md Hamin, Gerakan Tanah Air’s Mohd Akmal Mohd Yusoff, Parti Rakyat Malaysia’s Ahmad Jufliz Faizal, and two independent candidates — Syed Abdul Razak Syed Long Alsagoff and Nurhaslinda Basri aka Sifu Linda.
Previously, the Sungai Buloh seat was won by PKR’s Sivarasa Rasiah in GE14 against three other contenders: PAS’s Nuridah Mohd Salleh, BN’s A. Prakash Rao, and Parti Sosialis Malaysia’s Zainurizzaman Moharam.

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“Fix It!” Malaysian Drivers Hit Back At Flawed Road Toll Payment System

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Malaysian drivers were welcomed by massive traffic jams at the Jalan Duta toll plaza’s RFID lanes on the Plus expressway heading into Kuala Lumpur on Monday morning (21 February).

Frustrated by the crawl, commuters took to social media and blamed Plus’s RFID toll payment system for being inefficient and not working as intended.
Perfect picture of how inefficient RFID lanes are 🙄 pic.twitter.com/OpZi6Y4jAH— Adam J. 🚀 (@ad4mjohnston) February 21, 2022
In response to the issue, Plus issued a statement explaining that the jam wasn’t really their fault.
The statement reads that the crawl was caused by drivers who had “insufficient balance” to pay the toll using the RFID lane and proceeded to reload their e-Wallets online then and there at the toll during the peak hours of 8 and 8.59 am.
Plus apologised for any inconveniences that occurred and said that they’ll help guide customers to park their vehicles at a safe location away from traffic in front of the RFID lanes to conduct their reloads.
They also advised road users to always be aware of their Touch ‘n Go e-Wallet and card balance beforehand to ensure a smooth journey while reminding them that tools can be paid via three methods: RFID, Touch ‘n Go card and SmartTAG.

However, comments on Plus Malaysia’s official Facebook page reveal that drivers are tired of the nation’s road toll troubles.
“It’s okay, the rakyat is used to being gaslighted,” wrote one commenter, vexed over the problem that’s been noted to have been ongoing for years.
Read More: No More Toll Monopoly For Touch ‘N Go, Says Works Minister
Many were of the opinion that the current cashless payment system used for the nation’s tolls were inconvenient and has many flaws.
“This changes nothing right? No matter if we top up RFID, Touch ‘n Go or SmartTag, our journey still wouldn’t be smooth right? Opss…” one commenter noted sarcastically.
“Ala, even with sufficient balance, you’d always get stuck, whether it’s SmartTag or RFID.” wrote another.
“Even when my e-Wallet balance was sufficient I still got stuck at the Sungai Dua Toll Plaza for almost half an hour. The problem was the RFID lane wasn’t working. Cars were lined up. In the end, had to pay cash. What kind of system is this?” wrote one commenter, highlighting that the problems were widespread.
(Credit: PLUSMalaysiaBerhad  via Facebook)
There were also several solutions provided by Malaysian road users on how to fix the problems. So we listed ’em down below:
Have multiple RFID exits at toll plazas.Add more RFID booths at toll plazas or install RFID on all toll booths by default.Allow for payments to be made via credit or debit cards.Allowing for advance charging, where users are charged first and overdue toll payments are deducted later.More intelligent toll systems like the ones used overseas to get rid of toll plazas for good.
Meanwhile, others just want the whole “paying tolls” thing to go away entirely.
“Abolish tolls!” wrote one commenter in their rebellion.
(Credit: PLUSMalaysiaBerhad via Facebook)

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Ramly Has Their Own Fast Food Chain And The Food Looks Great

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As a Malaysian, Ramly burger is no stranger to us.

We grew up eating those burgers from stalls wrapped with Ramly labeled paper. Most of the meat used at burger stalls is also from the Ramly brand.
Even if you stroll down the frozen section in supermarkets, their brand is one of the most prominent ones in that section. From meat burgers to oblong, frankfurters to nuggets and seafood to minced meat, they have it all.
But have you noticed that besides retail products and roadside stalls, Ramly also has fast food outlets called Ramly Halal Kiosks?
Recently, a Twitter user has shared what looked like a scrumptious fast food meal from none other than Ramly.
Most people recognize their yellow with brown logo and immediately suggest their favorite menu from the kiosks.
Some people don’t even know Ramly has fast-food restaurants.
Some noticed but didn’t realize that they looked like famous fast-food chain servings. Maybe they’d imagine it to look like those burgers you buy from mediocre stalls.
But nope, this is another level of fast food kiosks and they’ve been around for quite a time too. Maybe we just haven’t noticed.
What Do The Ramly Halal Kiosks Sell?
Apart from various types of burgers, they also serve some western menus like lamb chop, fish & chips, grilled chicken, and more.
From beef burgers to fish and prawn patties, they have all kinds of succulent meat burgers.
Their meat arent just regular ones you get at the burger stalls, they are much bigger and juicier.
Plus their fries are large, chunky ones. You’ll definitely be satisfied with these.
The outer packaging look for their burgers (left) and a double beef burger (right).Credit: @tckulee , @chubbb___ / Twitter
Their famous rice dish is the Nasi Serai dish. You can pair them with multiple sides such as beef, roasted chicken, grilled chicken, lamb, and also sambal sotong.
Look at these oozy cheesy wedges! They’re definitely worth a try.
An oblong with cheesy wedges (left) and Roasted Chicken with Nasi Serai (right).Credit: @EsmaDannyDawson , @pedoqpop / Twitter
Their Lamb Chops are to die for, according to some fans.
Would you look at that juicy chunks.Credit: @MuhammadFahmiAbuHassan / Facebook
They also have the snack box with keropok lekor, nuggets, chicken drummettes, and griddies fries.
On top of that, there’s various type of cheesecakes to choose from: tiramisu, chocolate, lemon and blueberry. Who knew they had cakes, huh?
A regular snack box (left) and cheesecakes in small packaging (right).Credit: Noorihan Ann / Facebbok,  putehdandelion.blogspot
Where Can I Find Them?
Ramly Burger has several outlets that are mart-like (Ramly Halal Mart) and also restaurant-like (Ramly Halal Kiosk).
Both types of outlets sell retail products and also fast food dishes.
It just depends on which outlet you’re at. Some menus are present at some outlets and some aren’t.
Ramly Bistro Masjid Saidatina Hamzah, Batu Muda, Kuala LumpurCredit: @HasmiraHakimi / Twitter
Aeon Big Wangsa Maju Outlet (Left) and RnR Gunung Semanggol Outlet (Right)Credit: anajingga.com , amaisidious.blogspot.com
A few of their Ramly Halal Marts are present in the Klang Valley. Here’s how to find one near you.
Credit: @ramlyhalalkioskmalaysia / Facebook
For more info, you can browse their Facebook page.
READ MORE: What? Our Beloved Ramly Burger Is Banned in Singapore?
So, if you’re tired of those McD and KFC burgers, you can try our local fast food brand like Ramly. Do let us know what your favorite dish on the menu is. #sapotlokal

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RM100 Million In Grants For Community Efforts, Yayasan Hasanah Calling Out NGOs To Participate

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Khazanah Nasional Bhd’s Yayasan Hasanah is calling on non-governmental organizations (NGOs) to apply for grants in the Hasanah Special Grant Program 2022.

With an allocation totalling RM100 million for this year, the grant is intended to support programmes which will improve the quality of life of the B40 communities.
The goal is to build resilience in the area of education, community development, environment and public spaces.
Those who are interested can apply at https://yayasanhasanah.org/hasanah.special-grant-2022 .
The closing date for applications is on 30 June, and Yayasan Hasanah is aiming to receive 200 applications from NGOs nationwide.
Yayasan Hasanah is the corporate social responsibility (CSR) arm of Khazanah, the sovereign wealth fund of Malaysia.
Recently, the foundation launched the Hasanah Report 2021 which compiles the organisation’s work and impact in Malaysia over a challenging year as the nation battles with Covid-19.
30.5.22: Many congratulations Datuk Shahira Bazari @ team @YayasanHasanah for the launch of Yayasan Hasanah Annual Report 2021. You have done great work on impacting the lives of those in need esp those that have been neglected🌺🇲🇾💪 pic.twitter.com/8FyejeX0PI— Satinah AlSagoff (@satinahss) May 31, 2022
Mobilisation Of Resources
Last year, Yayasan Hasanah distributed aid amounting to RM554 million through various intervention programs that benefited 1.48 million individuals in the country last year.
Its managing director, Datuk Shahira Ahmed Bazari, said the initiative involved 222 collaboration projects with 169 partners through grants.
It involved civil organizations, government agencies, social enterprises and corporate bodies in five impact areas.
They include education, community development, environment, arts and public space, and knowledge.
We are honoured to play a role in the very challenging 2021, including through scholarships, humanitarian aid, livelihood programs, food distribution and access to education.Yayasan Hasanah Datuk Shahira Ahmed Bazari on extending assistance to Malaysians in need.
Among the collaborations involved are the Malaysian Economic and Citizen Protection Assistance Package (PERMAI) implemented by the government to combat the COVID-19 epidemic.
 Yayasan Hasanah advocates sustainable socio-economic and environmental CSR initiatives. (Pix: Yayasan Hasanah)
Helping Malaysians Build Resiliency
Yayasan Hasanah also channelled RM16.5 million to 32 government-linked companies (GLCs) and corporate organizations under matching grants reaching 200,000 recipients.
In addition, it plays a role in the CERDIK initiative to address the digital learning gap, involving 150,000 students in primary and secondary schools.
Ribuan terima kasih juga kami ucapkan kepada rakan program iaitu pihak PINTAR Foundation dan Yayasan Hasanah menerusi program Prihatin atas sokongan yang telah diberikan kepada kami.Jumpa lagi di siri yang seterusnya cikgu-cikgu!😉 pic.twitter.com/zK5aMt0e8M— PEMIMPIN GSL (@PemimpinGSL) May 13, 2022
Yayasan Hasanah also channelled RM44 million to address the shortage of essential food.
It distributed cashless food aid through the PEMERKASA program, which benefited 137,273 individuals nationwide.
Shahira informed that the assistance channelled covered all states, with most initiatives involving Sabah (32 projects).
These were followed by Selangor (21 projects) and Perak (18 projects), while another 82 were carried out in several other states.
BSBCC received a visit from the Chairman of Yayasan Hasanah (Hasanah Foundation), Tan Sri Md Nor Yusof. Joining along with him are Anita Ahmad, the Lead of Community Development, and Ivy Wong Abdullah, the Lead of Environment from Yayasan Hasanah. pic.twitter.com/G4aBzoH3D5— BSBCC (@BSBCC_SunBear) March 28, 2022

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Al Jazeera Documentary Backlash: 5 Important Things You Need To Know

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The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) is investigating reports against Al Jazeera made by the Immigration Department for allegedly tarnishing Malaysia’s image through a documentary on the treatment of migrants by authorities during the movement control order.
The Immigration Department has also issued a notice seeking public information on the Bangladeshi national who appeared in the documentary.
What you need to know: The Al Jazeera documentary in question was a recently aired, 25-minute documentary titled “Locked Up in Malaysia’s Lockdown” that involved interviews with migrants about how they were treated in the country’s effort to curb the spread of Covid-19.
This included their experiences during a raid by authorities on Jalan Masjid India on 1 May which led to the arrest of several undocumented foreigners, which the news agency described as racist and inhumane.
The Malaysian public has conflicting views on the matter, with some supporting the documentary saying that migrants, regardless legal or illegal, should be treated with respect, even when being taken into custody.
Meanwhile, many other Malaysians agree with the authorities actions, saying that illegal migrants have committed a crime in the country and therefore should be arrested and sent back to their home countries.
Hundreds of migrants were seen being lined up in the streets during the Jalan Masjid India raid. (Credit: photo from public via Free Malaysia Today)
Why it matters: The documentary raises allegations of mistreatment and persecution of foreigners at the height of Malaysia’s battle against the Covid-19 pandemic.
At the same time, there are concerns that harsh punishments towards the press would limit press freedoms and cover-up wrongdoings by the authorities.
On the other hand, the accuracy of the report is being disputed by Malaysian officials including Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham. If it is indeed inaccurate, then it raises the question of whether it unfairly harms the reputation of the country.
Who said what: Ismail Sabri has urged Al Jazeera to issue an apology to Malaysians over its report, saying the documentary had malicious intent and filled with blind accusations.
Lies, ill-intentioned and without clear facts.Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob via Free Malaysia Today
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said the allegation was baseless as Malaysia introduced MCO to save everybody from Covid-19, regardless of whether the person is a citizen or not.
Immigration director-general Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud has indirectly warned all those that took part in the documentary to “be careful when making any statements”, saying that they could be deported for their actions.
They are facing the risk of revocation of their passes and will be required to leave the country immediately if the statement is inaccurate and aimed at damaging Malaysia’s image.Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud via Malay Mail
On top of that, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham himself has assured that there was no mistreatment of child immigrants in the detention centre as implied by the documentary.

After a DM conversation with DG Hisham today pursuant to this tweet, I have been informed that the children were not handcuffed as reported in the Al-Jazeera documentary. Keen to hear corroborating testimony going forward. https://t.co/SUe9fY611C— Fifa Rahman (@fifarahman) July 6, 2020

Antrabangsa NGO also spoke up about the matter assuring the public that the illegal migrants that had been placed in detention centres were being well treated.
Latest information by officials: According to Datuk Khairul Dzaimee Daud, during the operations conducted in Jalan Masjid India, the immigrants were not handled roughly.
He said that during the operations conducted in Jalan Masjid India on 1 May, a total of 3,352 immigrants were inspected, but only 586 individuals were detained for further investigation.
He added that the government had also provided free treatment to 773 foreigners who tested positive for Covid-19.
Meanwhile, Ismail Sabri pointed out that undocumented migrants were holed up in their homes just like other migrants or citizens during lockdowns, adding that they were also screened for Covid-19 with the government bearing the costs, just like everybody else.

How it got here: On 1 May 2020, SCMP reported the raid by authorities on Jalan Masjid India. The piece detailed how Malaysia’s civil defence, police, and immigration officials conducted an operation there to test for Covid-19, which ended with them arresting an unconfirmed number of undocumented foreign workers.
The area had earlier been identified as a Covid-19 red zone due to a spike in cases. The buildings were swiftly put under an enhanced movement control order (EMCO) and barbed wires were set up around the premises to prohibit people from entering and exiting.
The raid was heavily criticised by human rights activists who pointed out that the government had recently assured that immigrants did not have to fear identifying themselves to the authorities, encouraging them to come forward and be tested for Covid-19, and promising them that they would not be detained.
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Perlis Mufti Department Releases Guidelines For Aidilfitri

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Perlis’ mufti department has released guidelines for the Muslim community in  the state to celebrate Hari Raya during the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO).
The department said it was made after considering the views issued by the Perlis State Fatwa Committee and the Ministry of Health Malaysia (MOH).
Among them is performing the takbir, a common practice by Muslims during Aidilfitri which can be done at home instead of at a mosque like in previous years.
The guideline also advises Muslims that prayers can also be performed at home with family members while individuals who live alone can do it by themselves.
As for zakat, the department has allowed the alms to be made via SnapNPay, online banking, or by paying it directly to the 102 zakat collectors around the state.
You can download the guidelines and also the text script for the sermon here.

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Msia’s First-Of-Its-Kind VR Property Gallery Is Here So You Can Stay Safe While Shopping For A Home

Gamuda Land just launched its Virtual Experience Gallery, allowing Malaysians to take personalised tours of any of the developer’s projects from the comforts of their own home.
The Virtual Experience Gallery is the first of its kind in Malaysia, which provides visitors with a full 360° view of all Gamuda Land’s projects in 3D format.

Visitors will also be accompanied by a dedicated Relationship Associate (RA), who will be there to guide them through the functions of the virtual gallery. The RA will also be present via a Video Live Chat function to answer any questions visitors may have during the tour. They can also provide guided tours around the chosen 360° virtual show unit should you request for it.

One thing worth noting is that visitors to Gamuda Land’s Virtual Experience Gallery are not confined to viewing local properties only, but the developer’s overseas projects as well. This includes residential projects in Australia, Vietnam, and Singapore.
But perhaps the most useful feature of the gallery is its debt service ratio calculator, which can generate every visitor’s loan eligibility on the spot. On top of that, visitors can also get a conditional pre-approved bank loan from a selected range of banks. With these in hand, visitors can search and view their dream homes conveniently.

Extra goodies for successful purchases

In conjunction with the launch of their Virtual Experience Gallery, Gamuda Land is awarding home buyers with a gold investment account worth up to RM9,000 for successful purchases made via the virtual platform.

(Credit: Gamuda Land)

Prospective buyers can also access various deals and customised home ownership solutions through GL HOME; as well as their loyalty programmes like GL Friends and GL Acquaint.
You can pay a visit to Gamuda Land’s Virtual Experience Gallery here.

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Sarawak To Allow For Inter-Zone Travel Starting 15 August

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Sarawak will be allowing for inter-zone travel without having to apply for a permit from the police starting 15 August, said Sarawak Disaster Management Commitee (SDMC) Chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas.
He said decision was made after Covid-19 infections have slowed down in the state.
No new positive cases were recorded today and the number of the cumulative cases stays at 681.SDMC chairman Datuk Amar Douglas Uggah Embas via Bernama
However, Uggah said, there are no guarantees that divisions under Zone One such as Kuching and Samarahan would become a green zone any time soon.
Currently these divisions are yellow zones.

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8 Best Spots For Simply Good, No-Frills Food In Seremban [Non-Halal]

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For many, Seremban is a small town on the way to Melaka where you drop by to buy some siew pau to bring home to your friends.

But recently, there’s a growing interest in cosy, small-town aesthetics, with all its hidden gems and truly grassroots local vibes. Malaysians want to explore more of their own country, so why not give Seremban a shot? There’s more to eat here than just siew pau.
Whether you’re visiting Seremban to truly explore what it has to offer, or if you’re returning to your hometown, hungry tummies need to be fed! So try out some of these truly local dishes with that true old-school kopitiam aesthetic.
1. Lucky Dragon Restaurant
The Lucky Dragon Restaurant is a classic old-school kopitiam for breakfast hawker food.
Their nasi lemak bungkus is one of the best in town, but if you’re more keen on noodles, try out their prawn mee, sotong meehoon, or pork noodles!

2. Hao Kai Xin
If you suffer from a serious case of don’t-know-eat-what-isms or are with a group who can never decide on something to eat, give Hao Kai Xin kopitiam a try.
They have a diverse range of food for any picky eater, from roti canai to chicken rice, pork noodles, curry mee, and more.

3. One Up
One Up is called that because it truly is one step up from a regular kopitiam. They lean heavily into the old-school aesthetic, decorated with many vintage plaques, clocks, typewriters, coffee grinders, and more knick-knacks.
The coffee shop layout is also spacious and clean, with marble tabletops for that vintage-but-luxe backdrop for your #foodgram pics.
Choose from a variety of staples such as yee mee, pan mee, char kuey teow, or– if you’re feeling peckish– their breakfast set with butter kaya toast and soft boiled eggs.

4. Loong Hin
If you’re into hot, steamy buns, you’re in luck. Loong Hin Coffee Shop has a great selection of freshly made springy pau with generous fillings.
Sit down for a hot bun paired with perfectly iced coffee, and then before you end your trip, pick up some of their homemade frozen delights like dumplings, siew mai, jiao zi, and more.

5. Chat Street
At Chat Street Kopitiam, the true stars of the show is the hand-pulled coffee, while the food act merely as supporting actors.
Silky soft and smooth, it pairs perfectly with a simple roti bakar and soft-boiled eggs. If you’re still feeling pecking, grab any of your classic hawker fare favourites such as wan tan mee, pork noodles, or char kuey teow.

6. Restoran Miliwah
If you’re shopping around the market in Kampung Baru Semenyih, then you might as well grab a satisfying breakfast along the way.
Restoran Miliwah is a classic neighbourhood kopitiam, with a wide variety of choices. Whether you feel like a simple chee cheong fun or a bowl of timeless chicken rice, they have it all.

7. N-Nine Food Court
If you need a place to crash after a long, hard day at work – this is where you go to rest and refuel.
N-Nine Food Court serves all the comfort food you need at night, from fried chicken wings to fish head noodles to Thai food and more. Some fan favourites are the satay and the wan tan mee stall, which has been there for more than 15 years.

8. SJ N-Nine Food Court
This is another branch of the N-Nine Food Court in Medan Selera, but you can expect the same large, comfortable dining area and a huge variety of choices here.
Choose from anything from western food, chee cheong fun, and even Indian thosai to satisfy any dinner cravings!

Whether you’re a Seremban local or just visiting for business, there are more choices than you think for the delicious local fare!
BONUS:
If you’re up for a leisurely detour on your way back up North, consider heading over Morib Beach in Banting which has a gorgeous beach view. While you’re there, skip the pricey tourist trap restaurants and give this good ol’ kopitiam a try with their amazing prawn mee and more.

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COVID-19 Patient Shares Symptoms Prior To Diagnosis. Doesn’t Know Where She Got It From

Even though she didn’t travel overseas or come into contact with those infected with COVID-19, luck wasn’t on the side of one Twitter user @NaqiahJ or Naqiah Jalaludin who claim to have contracted the coronavirus despite not knowing where she got it from.
So I was tested positive Covid-19 despite not having any contact with positive patients or traveling history. Iâ€™m planning to share everything related to symptoms and experiences from the test up to being quarantine currently at hospital.Ini adalah thread 👇🏻— Naqiah J. (@NaqiahJ) April 2, 2020
She shared her experience on social media where she talked about what she had to go through during the few days before she was confirmed positive.
In the thread, she mentioned a few symptoms that she felt during the days leading in to the diagnosis which are:
Losing the sense of taste and smellFeverDry CoughHeadacheVomitingBreathing difficultiesDiarrhoea
saringan. Keadaan masa itu agak teruk sbb dah 2 hari muntah2, demam dan batuk dah seminggu. Simptom yg dialami adalah: loss sense of smell and taste, demam, dry cough, headache, muntah, susah bernafas, cirit birit (yg ni recent 3 days). I guess masa hilang bau tu I dh ada hunch— Naqiah J. (@NaqiahJ) April 2, 2020
Because she didn’t come into contact with anybody who is COVID-19 positive or traveled overseas recently, Naqiah suspected that she might have contracted the virus at the office as she started to lose her sense of taste and smell on March 19.
Honestly I really have no clue. My guess would be from work. Sbb 19 March start rasa hilang bau tu. So it could be sebelum tu lah. I felt horrible especially towards my family yg ada close contact with me. Especially my sister bcs dia ada baby. It killed me inside yesterday 😭😭— Naqiah J. (@NaqiahJ) April 3, 2020
Currently, Naqiah said she is under treatment after receiving her diagnosis.

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5 Traditional Foods From Sarawak Added To The National Heritage Dish List

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Minister of Tourism, Arts and Culture Malaysia (MOTAC) Dato Sri Nancy Shukri announced that five more traditional foods from Sarawak have been added to Malaysia’s national heritage food list.

The announcement was made during the 2022 Malaysia Food Festival in Petra Jaya today (2 June).
The five foods are:
Sarawak laksaKolo MeeBurasakBorongkoNuba laya
According to Harian Metro, Burasak and Borongko are Bugis traditional food while Nuba laya is a traditional food of the Kelabit community who lives in the Bario highlands.
Burasak, a traditional food in the Bugis community, is a coconut rice dumpling. Image: Reddit
Previously, nine other Sarawakian food was added to the list. In 2009, Manok Pansoh, Hinava/ Umai and Bubur Pedas Sarawak made into the list. In 2018, five food were added: Sayur Midin Goreng, Sarawak layer cake (kek lapis), Kelupis, Tebaloi and Celorot.
To date, a total of 213 foods in the country have been declared national heritage foods.
Adding local food to the list is one of MOTAC’s initiatives to promote heritage food culture by recognising locally unique foods as national heritage and documenting them under the National Heritage Act 2005.
Nuba laya is a traditional food in the Kelabit community. Image: TripAdvisor
According to Dayak Daily, MOTAC is also focusing on emphasising research, documentation and publication of books related to heritage and ‘endangered’ foods.
So far, MOTAC through the Department of National Heritage (JWN) has published six books on national heritage food to help their continuity and encourage the younger generation to learn how to make heritage foods.
MOTAC through JWN is also planning to nominate the categories of Malaysia Breakfast in 2024, and Festive Food in 2026.
Nancy explained that the Malaysia Breakfast category would include foods eaten by Malaysians during breakfast such as roti canai, nasi lemak and teh tarik.
The Festive Food category refers to the food eaten during festivals such as lemang, kuih bakul, and Chittu Urunde.

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Malaysia Ranks 39th In TasteAtlas’s Best Cuisines In The World Top 50 List

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Once again, TasteAtlas’ list of the best cuisines in the world has drawn criticism from many, especially Malaysians after Malaysia placed 39th in the Top 50 category.

According to TasteAtlas, some of the best-rated foods in Malaysia are roti canai, curry puffs (karipap), satay celup, roti pisang, and nasi lemak.
Some of the best restaurants to try out Malaysian cuisines are Ding Heong Golden Apam Balik (Kuala Lumpur), Apam Balik Stall at Petaling Street (Kuala Lumpur), Tek Sen Restaurant (George Town), Lean Thye Loh Mee Lebuh Ah Quee (George Town), Andrew’s Kampung (George Town).
The 2022 ‘Best Cuisines in the World’ rankings, conducted by @TasteAtlas.🔗: https://t.co/jXjg43YFll pic.twitter.com/VqvlqDnIx1— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) December 24, 2022
The other Southeast Asian countries that made it into the Top 50 list are:
Indonesia – 16thVietnam – 20thPhilippines – 23rdThailand – 30th
Netizens found it hard to believe that the food in the United States of America (8th) ranked higher than France (9th place).
Others also questioned the rankings when none of the Caribbean or African nations showed up on the list and wondered how England made it into the list.
For comparison’s sake, England ranked 29th, a step above Thailand!
Malaysia below England? Bruh below China and India I get cause some of our foods is bootleg of theirs but below England? pic.twitter.com/Lz6hB18JoD— Amirol Johar (@Amirolprivate) December 24, 2022
Hahahahahahaha england got better food than thailand/malaysia?Tasteatlas is a fucking joke. Jellied eel,eel pie,fish and chips over pad thai,Tom yam? Phad prik,phad kra pao gila punya orang putih https://t.co/O2PSRAm6re— reezhandowski (@ReezhanHakeem) December 23, 2022
Immediately bullshit when USA is above France— Trevor Duke- Moretz (@TrevorDMoretz) December 24, 2022
The fact that not one Caribbean or African nation shows up tells me there is something not qYT right about this pic.twitter.com/C1rtaRjWWB— Javi Rodriguez 🇵🇷🇩🇴🇳🇬 (@Javiplatano) December 24, 2022
and what exactly is “united states cuisine”? 🤔— drew 🕛 HAPPY BDAY TAYLOR (@FEELINGUNM00RED) December 24, 2022
There’s no way Southeast Asian countries below US 💀💀— Hanno 🌿 (@Nanno_hanno) December 24, 2022
English food being directly above Thai food removes all credibility from the list. https://t.co/Ng4aX4Ngkd— Ryan Alba (@_alba__) December 24, 2022
Earlier in the June 2022 list, Malaysia ranked 46th out of 50 countries. The list has been contested by people from other countries when it placed several European countries ahead in the top 10 positions.
In a comment to The Vibes, TasteAtlas defended its methodology to determine the ranking after the previous backlash.
They explained that users were given free rein to rate the dish and artificial intelligence was used to establish and validate genuine ratings.
TasteAtlas is a Croatian-based project founded by journalist and entrepreneur Matija Babic. Its interactive website is akin to an encyclopaedia of food worldwide, highlighting traditional dishes and local ingredients in authentic restaurants.
READ MORE: 97 Malaysian Restaurants Selected By Michelin, Including Sri Nirwana Maju In Bangsar!
READ MORE: Why Malaysian Food Keeps Losing To Singapore Internationally

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Have The Guts To Talk About Marijuana Benefits Before We’re Left Behind, Syed Saddiq Demands In Parliament

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Muar MP Syed Saddiq suggested today that the government should have the courage to dicuss the benefits of medical marijuana instead of shying away from the topic due to ‘sensibilities’.

During the debate on the 12th Malaysia Plan (12MP) in parliament today, he said that Malaysia needs to begin discussions now in a bid to not lose out on in the medical marijuana and hemp industry, which is currently worth about RM60 billion and is expected to exceed RM400 billion within a period of 4 years.
We must discuss this and we do not want to be left behind again when other countries are moving ahead of us, and we, again, only implement it 10 to 20 years from now when it is already too late.Syed Saddiq, head of Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda)
He says that there are more than 40 countries globally which have already approved hemp and medical marijuana, with our neighbour Thailand being the latest to join.
He also noted that there are already plenty of scientific studies available on hemp and medical marijuana.
We cannot, only because it is sensitive, be leaving this topic aside, while studies based on data and science have clearly shown that, for example, the effects of the alcohol and tobacco industries are far more damaging than this, all because there will never be the moral courage to discuss this with facts and figures.Syed Saddiq, head of Malaysian United Democratic Alliance (Muda)
Actually, Malaysia is growing hemp as an agricultural product, but it is being studied by Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP) and this KL-based company called MyUS Hemphouse on a private agreement.
READ MORE: Perlis Has The Best Climate For ‘Cannabis’, So UniMAP Is Growing Em’ There

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KL School Sets Up Free Pantry To Help Needy Students & Keep Them In School

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A secondary school in Kuala Lumpur just proved how generous Malaysians can be by setting up a free pantry full of essential supplies to help students in need.

In a Facebook post, SMK Wangsa Melawati shared their newly launched Gerobok Rezeki that consists of biscuits, cooking oil, rice, flour, canned food, sugar, Milo packets and soap.

There’s no one manning the free pantry, so students can come and take what they need without judging eyes.
These items are donated by the school’s Parent Teacher Association (PIBG), whereby students and parents are welcome to contribute various items such as stationery, food, drinks, groceries, clothing or even cash to assist underprivileged students.
Credit: SMK Wangsa Melawati
The free pantry, Gerobok Rezeki, stocked with essential supplies for students in need.(Credit: SMK Wangsa Melawati)
The school tells TRP that they decided to set up the free pantry to help around 35 families with students at SMK Wangsa Melawati who need assistance, especially during these trying times.
Another reason is to also keep these needy students interested in attending school everyday.
And it has worked!
By setting up a free pantry, the school tells us that the underprivileged students are now excited to attend school daily.
Credit: SMK Wangsa Melawati
They’ve also noticed a significant increase in parental and community involvement in the school, especially via donations for the students in need.
Seeing the success of this Gerobok Rezeki, the school says that they will keep the project going so long as donations keep coming in.
If you’d like to lend a helping hand to the underprivileged students of SMK Wangsa Melawati, you can get more information in the poster below:
Credit: SMK Wangsa Melawati/Facebook

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SPM Rescheduled To 16 March For Students Caught In Flood

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Form 5 students affected by the floods in several parts of the country will sit for their SPM exams on 16 March, Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said.

She added that other considerations, especially in terms of logistics preparations and related matters will be made to accommodate the changes.
We are hoping the weather will improve so that there will not be more rescheduling.Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said after launching the national-level Gerakan Massa #terimakasihcikgu programme.
READ MORE: Continuous Heavy Rain Warning In Johor, Pahang, Sarawak Until Monday
According to Malay Mail, 450 candidates from Johor, 79 from Pahang, and four from Sarawak were affected. 17 schools in Johor and two in Pahang had also been affected by the floods.
Students were initially scheduled to sit for the economics, science, physics, and home science papers on 1 and 2 March (when the floods hit).
The Education Ministry is also focusing on “disaster-proof” designs for schools in flood-prone areas.
Meanwhile, the ministry is implementing several measures to overcome teacher shortages in areas like Sarawak before the new school session starts this month.
These include transferring teachers and looking into teacher placements. The matter will be jointly looked at between the Education Ministry director-general Datuk Pkharuddin Ghazali and the Education Service Commission.
On another note, Fadhlina also announced the theme of this year’s Teacher’s Day: “Guru Insani Pemangkin Generasi Madani.”

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School Students Allegedly Vandalised School Property To “Celebrate” Start Of Holidays

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Some school students decided to celebrate the start of their semester break by vandalising school property and the act was uploaded in a video online. The school holidays have started today until 19 March 2023.

In the viral video, a small group of male students could be seen hurling plastic chairs on the floor until the chair legs broke.
One of the boys also stacked a chair on top of a table to climb up and bend the ceiling fan blades while the other student looked on.
After feeling satisfied with their “work,” the group seemingly exited the classroom in glee. Based on the last clip of the video, the boys are believed to be Form 5 students.
The students will be called up
Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek said the school and state education department have been alerted about the matter, Sinar Harian reported.
The school’s first step is to call up the students to launch an investigation into the matter.
She said the students should be given counselling and guidance because what’s seen in the video was something that shouldn’t have happened.
We will not compromise when it comes to vandalism and violent acts.Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek
Fadhlina added that she doesn’t see the student’s behaviour as a culture and believes the students were motivated by something else to cause them to react that way.
I don’t think this is culture and it shouldn’t be made into a culture in any school. What we want is the ABC culture, that is ‘anak baik dan cerdik’ (good and smart children).Education Minister Fadhlina Sidek
Netizens were taken aback by the students’ behaviours and hoped they would be taught a lesson.
Others showed sympathy to the parents because some parents have tried to bring up their children well, but it’s still up to the children to decide how they want to behave at the end of the day.
Hopefully, the students will see the error of their ways and learn from this incident.
kadang mak bapak ajar elok dah tapi anak still bangang— sucröse baby (@illegalquandary) February 18, 2023
These boys should be taught a lesson. Otherwise they’ll ‘inspire’ the younger ones.— Suveen Raj (@budokGanuw) February 18, 2023

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Don’t Come To Nagaenthran’s Funeral, Family Member Tells Politicians

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Politicians and lawmakers are not welcome at Nagaenthran Dharmalingam’s funeral which is set to take place tomorrow.

According to The Vibes, Nagaenthran’s eldest sister Sarmila Dharmalingam said that it is best for politicians to refrain from attending the wake.
“They all come for publicity,” she was quoted as saying.
“We don’t need their help. We don’t want any politicians to come. We have struggled for years but no one came to help us.
“With donations from Singaporeans, we have funds to manage everything,” she added.
READ MORE: [Watch] “Please Help My Son” Nagaenthran’s Mother Pleads To Save Son’s Life
Meanwhile, around 50 family members and friends were left waiting for Nagaenthran’s remains at his family residential in Tanjung Rambutan yesterday.
His remains were scheduled to arrive before midnight but were delayed due to heavy rains and traffic in Johor Bahru.
Nagaenthran, 34, was executed in Singapore earlier yesterday, 12 years after he was found guilty of trafficking 42.72g of heroin in 2009 into Singapore.
READ MORE: Nagaenthran Has Been Executed, Last-Ditch Effort To Save Him Failed
His case had attracted a global audience especially as it was said that his IQ was found to be at 69, a level recognised as an intellectual disability.
READ MORE: “It’s Heartbreaking” Nagaenthran’s Lawyer Says SG Court Set Execution Date On 27 April

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M’sian students win top spot at International Standards Olympiad competition in South Korea.

Three Malaysian students from the Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi (SBPI) Tun Abdul Razak in Pekan, Pahang won the top award during the recent 14th International Standards Olympiad in Anseong, South Korea.
Farhah Batrisyia Abdul Rahim, Nur Amalina Diyana Azman and Nur Isyirah Zulkafli together with their teacher Rose Nabiella Muhd Rusli bagged the Prime Minister of the Republic of Korea Award, including a cash prize of KRW2000,000 (RM6,958.33) for their performance.

Picture credit: SBPI Tun Abdul Razak

Nine countries, including China, Ecuador, Indonesia, Japan, Kenya, South Korea, Malaysia, Peru and Singapore took part in the competition.
According to the International Trade and Industry Ministry, the SBPI Tun Abdul Razak team defeated 48 other teams to win the top spot.

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Besides them, another team from Sekolah Menengah Sains Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Berang, Terengganu represented Malaysia too.

 Picture credit: Twitter/@STANDARDS_MY

They managed to win the Korea Evaluation Institute of Industrial Technology (KEIT) Special Award for good performance in standards/technical document writing, oral presentation and teamwork spirit.

Picture credit: Twitter/@STANDARDS_MY

The International Standards Olympiad requires students between the ages of 13 to 18 put their knowledge of technology and science to the test.
The competition, organised by the Korean Agency for Technology and Standards (KATS) and the Korean Standard Association (KSA) tested the teams on their knowledge of and understanding of International Standards from a theoretical perspective, creativity, and scientific and technical knowledge.

Congratulations to Malaysian Teams, Sekolah Berasrama Penuh Integrasi Tun Abdul Razak, Pekan, Pahang for winning the Grand Prix Award & Sekolah Menengah Sains Hulu Terengganu, Kuala Berang, Terengganu for winning (KEIT) Special Award at the 14th International Standards Olympiad pic.twitter.com/fdRLpoJMFs
â€” Standards Malaysia (@STANDARDS_MY) July 26, 2019

FYI, common international standards that affect us most in our daily lives include the metric system for measurements, the calendar and clocks for dates and time, Unicode in electronic communication, traffic lights and many others.

Picture credit: meme xyz

Participants in the Upper School Category were required to produce a standard based on the topic: â€œRobots for Household use – Performance Critera and Related Test Methods for Dry Cleaning Robotâ€.
Meanwhile participants in the Middle School Category were challenged to produce a standard based on the topic: â€œUnmanned Aerial Vehicle – Performance Criteria and Test Method of Camera Droneâ€.

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We don’t quite understand what the competition is about but super proud of the Malaysian teams for winning their awards!


Azmin Swats “Sheraton Move” Lawsuit By Gombak Voters, Courts Say There’s No Need For Full Trial

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Gombak MP Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali today succeeded in nullifying a lawsuit filed by 10 voters in his constituency over an alleged breach of fiduciary duty.

This is after a three-member panel of the Court of Appeal unanimously set aside an earlier decision by the High Court to dismiss Azmin’s application to strike out the suit.
The panel, led by Justice Datuk Yaacob Md Sam finds that there was an error in the High Court’s previous decision not to allow Azmin to strike out the suit.
“We find that the respondents’ claim is obviously unsustainable. The action by respondents is bound to fail.
“There is no necessity for the suit to proceed for full trial,” said Yaacob.
The other two judges that sat on the panel are Datuk Lee Heng Cheong and Datuk Hashim Hamzah.
The court made no order on costs as this was a matter of public interest.
The decision was delivered by the panel following submissions from both parties during proceedings via Zoom.
On June 30 last year, the Kuala Lumpur High Court disallowed Azmin’s application to strike out the suit.
The suit against Azmin, who is also the Senior International Trade and Industry Minister and the Bukit Antarabangsa assemblyman, was filed on November 27, 2020 following the infamous “Sheraton Move” that led to the fall of Pakatan Harapan (PH) federal government.
In their statement of claim, the 10 voters sought damages including aggravated or exemplary damages, interests, costs and other orders deemed fit by the court. They also seek a declaration that Mohamed Azmin had breached his fiduciary duty.
The group claimed that Azmin was instrumental in bringing down the PH government, and that Azmin’s pledge to contest under the PKR banner in the 2018 General Election to help topple the Barisan Nasional government and to get rid of corrupt officials is nothing more than empty promises as he only wanted the support from the voters to help him win the Gombak parliamentary seat and also the Bukit Antarabangsa state seat.
On 12 March 2021, Azmin filed an application to strike out the suit citing that it did not disclose a reasonable cause of action and was frivolous, vexatious and an abuse of court process, adding that the suit also violates his fundamental right to freedom of association as provided under Article 10 Clause (1) (c) of the Federal Constitution.

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1MDB Conspirator Enjoys Life In Beverly Hills Amid Probation Questions

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A former Goldman Sachs partner who admitted to stealing over USD200 million (RM907 million) from Malaysian state-owned investment fund 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) still operates in elite circles.

According to Whale Hunting, a website by journalists Bradley Hope & Tom Wright, Tim Leissner was recently spotted enjoying fine dining in Beverly Hills, California.
The photo is said to be taken earlier this month when some global business people and other VIPs were in town for the Milken Institute Global Conference at the nearby Beverly Hilton.
The German-born investment banker, who pleaded guilty over four-and-a-half years ago to money laundering and breaking anti-bribery laws, has not yet been sentenced.
Malaysians! You won't believe how a former Goldman partner who stole hundreds of millions of dollars of your money is spending his time…https://t.co/GefqZEN02B— Tom Wright (@TomWrightAsia) May 18, 2023
Boss Walks Free While Former Employee Serves Time
The Justice Department has delayed Leissner’s sentencing until September, and the terms of his probation are not known publicly.
Over the past four years, Leissner has been helping the Justice Department in its case against his former employee, Roger Ng Chong Hwa.
Ng is serving a 10-year sentence for helping Leissner embezzle money, but he is appealing the decision.
The former Goldman Sachs managing director had argued that his time in the Sungai Buloh prison was punishment enough for his crimes.
He pleaded for leniency and no additional jail time during his sentencing on 9 March in the federal court in Brooklyn, New York.
Former Goldman banker Roger Ng files a notice of appeal against his conviction and prison sentence for foreign bribery and money laundering over his role in corruption at 1MDB pic.twitter.com/L0FAbTJ1bG— Samuel Rubenfeld organized a union 🔥 (@srubenfeld) April 5, 2023
All That Glitters Ain’t Gold
Leissner is known for his relationship with reality television star and fashion designer Kimora Lee-Simmons.
Simmons claimed that shares worth around USD93 million (RM422 million) that Leissner was ordered to forfeit belonged to her.
She has asked a federal judge in Brooklyn to hold a hearing to establish her ownership of the shares.
Simmons said she purchased the shares with money earned from her modelling career and clothing line.
She added that Leissner did not contribute funds to purchasing the shares, nor did he own them.
During Ng’s trial, Leissner admitted that he had married Simmons while still legally married to another woman.

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Flying Myvi Accident In Johor Got Malaysians Online Confused AF

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When it comes to the strangest car accidents in Malaysia, somehow a Perodua Myvi always makes an appearance. So, Malaysians online couldn’t help but to exclaim in shock and bemusement when an accident involving a ‘flying Myvi’ at Johor Bahru yesterday went viral.

Short clips of the incident have been circulating social media, indicating that the Myvi had skidded off a road and flew over a massive drain before ramming into a tree.
Kalau benda pelik2 ni memang takda melibatkan model kereta lain ke? 🤣 pic.twitter.com/kJ2rXAwlhR— MyJoe Store 🇲🇾 (@myjoe_) March 22, 2021
As it was with any case of a bizarre Myvi accident, reactions to the clip were filled with much confusion and humour.
👑 #myvi #seemylevel pic.twitter.com/LjuKIRTADA— HAS (@mrhaslangkasuka) March 22, 2021
Omg sama pic.twitter.com/aSIfyeG73M— Purrfessional (@Purrfessionals) March 22, 2021
So what actually happened?
While the thought of a flying Myvi seems funny, the accident itself was no laughing matter.
Credit: Balai Bomba Dan Penyelamat Iskandar Puteri/Facebook
According to the Iskandar Puteri Fire & Rescue Department, the accident took place around 3am on Monday (22 March) at Taman Bukit Indah in Johor Bahru.
The driver was actually pinned in the car after it rammed into a tree and the Fire & Rescue Department had to use special equipment to extract the victim from the car.
Credit: Balai Bomba Dan Penyelamat Iskandar Puteri/Facebook
Iskandar Puteri OCPD Asst Comm Dzulkhairi Mukhtar said that the victim, a 27-year-old man, had lost control of the car while entering a roundabout and drove straight off the road before “flying” about 50 metres into a tree.
The victim sustained injuries to his face, hands and left leg and is currently admitted at Hospital Sultanah Aminah for treatment.
According to the police, the victim was not intoxicated or under the influence of drugs but they are investigating the accident under LN166/59 Rule 10 of the Road Traffic Rules.

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Myvi 'terbang' 50 meter


How Coffee Can Help Prevent Weight Gain While You’re Stuck At Home

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All coffee drinkers have an inherent understanding of the good and joy that the caffeinated drink brings to us.
In fact, ever since the whole world went into lockdown, it’s one of the few drinks that’s saving us – literally.
Several studies on the caffeinated brew show that moderate consumption of up to 5 cups (about 200ml each) of plain black coffee a day can be a part of a healthy diet.
For instance, one study published in the JAMA Internal Medicine found that coffee drinking was inversely associated with mortality. This meant that coffee drinkers on average live longer than non drinkers.
Nothing more brew-tiful than a cup of coffee.
This comes as a relief against the backdrop of the deadly pandemic that killed over 200,000 people worldwide.
Another blessed advantage of having a cup of coffee is its potential weight-busting properties, especially pertinent during the lockdown as physical activities are reduced while fridge visits are increased.
Researchers from the University of Illinois found that drinking four cups of coffee daily can protect your waistline from expanding.

Though the study was conducted on rats, it found after 4 weeks that the groups that were given caffeine had accumulated less body fat than the rats in other groups.
These findings indicate that caffeine reduced the storage of lipids in fat cells and limited weight gain and cholesterol production, despite a diet that was high in fat and sugar.
So, go ahead and enjoy that cup of coffee. If you’re not a coffee drinker, there’s still time to start. After all, it’s always better latte than never!

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Association of Coffee Drinking With Mortality by Genetic Variation in Caffeine Metabolism
Caffeine may offset some health risks of diets high in fat, sugar


Did Malaysia Win Best National Costume At Miss Universe 2019 Or Not?

After many, many years of wacky outfits- from nasi lemak dress to the KLCC shoulder pads, Malaysians awoke to some welcome news that Miss Universe Malaysia has finally managed to snag that elusive title. Not the Miss Universe title, but one just as goodâ€¦
BEST National Costume!

Miss Universe Malaysia 2019’s National Costume.(Credit: Miss Universe Malaysia Official Facebook Page/Facebook)

Yes, the wildly colourful outfit appropriately named â€˜A Peranakan Indulgenceâ€™ seemingly caught the eye  and appetites of the Miss Universe fans with its batik wings and tables of local kuihs surrounding the extravagant get up.
When announcing the Best National Costume Winner at the 68th Miss Universe pageant in Atlanta, Georgia on 8th December, Miss Philippines was announced as the winner BUT it was Miss Malaysia, Shweta Sekhon, who was on the stage next to host Steve Harvey.

Miss Universe host Steve Harvey with Shweta Sekhon, Miss Universe Malaysia 2019.(Screenshot from Twitter)

As she stood on the stage in costume â€“ kuihs and all – the host Steve Harvey pulled, well, a Steve Harvey, and first announced the Philippines as the best costume winner.
But Shweta wasted no time in correcting the host and jumped in with a, â€œSteve can I say something? Itâ€™s not Philippines, its Malaysia.â€
Steve then explained that he was reading from the teleprompter that said Miss Philippines, but it seemed to have corrected to Miss Malaysia live on TV.  But the error was quickly forgiven, and they went on to admire the elaborate costume as Shweta explained the thought process behind the costume.

Steve Harvey pointing to the teleprompter for the mix up while Shweta stands there, kuih and all.(Screenshot from Twitter)

Miss Universe tweeted (now deleted) out a congratulations to Miss Malaysia and everyone spent a good few hours celebrating in the morning.

The now deleted congratulatory tweet to Miss Malaysia.(Credit: The Star)

Until, we were hit with a surprise plot twist by the Miss Universe organisers…

.@IAmSteveHarvey had it right: Miss Universe Philippines Gazini Ganados is the winner of the #MissUniverse2019 National Costume competition! Congratulations, Gazini. 🎉 pic.twitter.com/L8DpAyNL9I
â€” Miss Universe (@MissUniverse) December 9, 2019

It seems that there was a mistake and the actual Best National Costume Winner was Miss Philippines all along!
As of 4pm today (9th December), it stands that Miss Philippines is the winner of Best National Costume. While the spectacular piece by Malaysian couturier Carven Ong (whose dresses appeared in the Crazy Rich Asians film) did not win, the outfit and Shwetaâ€™s poise on the stage definitely deserves praise.
If Miss Universe Malaysia had won, this would’ve marked the end of a nearly 40-year dry spell when the last time we cracked into the peak of Best National Costume was in 1978. Then Miss Universe Malaysia, Yasmin Yusoff won 3rd place for Best National Costume in Mexico.

Yasmin Yusoff, Miss Universe Malaysia 1978 and 3rd Place in Best National Costume Miss Universe 1978.(Credit: Malaysian Beauty Pageant Fan Club/Facebook)

Meanwhile, the last time we came close to ending Yasmin
Yusoffâ€™s reign was back in 2017 when Rizman Ruzainiâ€™s Twin Tower National
Costume donned by Kiran Jassal made Top 10.

Miss Universe Malaysia 2017, Kiran Jassal, in Rizman Ruzainiâ€™s Twin Tower National Costume.(Credit: lipstiq.com)

At the end of the night, the Miss Universe 2019 crown went to Miss South Africa. While we’ve yet to see Miss Universe Malaysia don the coveted crown, we’re still proud of their achievements thus far. Congratulations for the spectacular showmanship to Shweta Sekhon and Carven Ong!
You can read more about Miss Universe Malaysia’s National Costume and its kuihs HERE.
Watch the footage of Shwetaâ€™s moment on the Miss Universe stage below:

Philippines or Malaysia? Is it a joke or another blunder again.
 #MissUniverse2019 #MissPhilippines2019 #MissPhilippines pic.twitter.com/AxJTZY2pka
â€” Austine Kelly (@Austine91984572) December 9, 2019

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#Fight4OurPlanet Photo Challenge Addresses Global Climate Change By Planting Trees

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Photos of people planting trees with the hashtag #Fight4OurPlanet has populated Instagram, in an online campaign meant to address the seriousness of global climate change and the simple solution of planting a tree.
What you need to know: #Fight4OurPlanet is a campaign co-organized by the National Patriots Association, National Monument, Nature Education Society (NEST), Free Tree Society, and Leo Burnett Malaysia. It was kick-started with 25 notable Malaysian influencers in an attempt to garner more attention for the good cause.
(Credit: Instagram/Zamaera)
Why it matters: The climate crisis has been an unavoidable concern in recent years as the world goes through extreme weather and rising global temperatures. The year started with massive forest fires in multiple parts of the world, including the Amazon rainforest and most of Australia. Now, with the annual haze lurking across the sea again, Malaysia needs all the help we can get.
Who said what: The Fight4OurPlanet campaign used the symbol of national war monuments to tap into people’s national pride to make saving the planet a patriotic act.
As our forefathers fought for our country, it’s now on us to fight for our planet.Fight4OurPlanet
What’s next: The campaign is still ongoing together with a social challenge inviting everyone to plant a tree and tag 4 other friends to do the same. Malaysia has pledged to plant 100 million trees by 2025, and with the help of every Malaysian, it can be done.
Read more:‘Climate Change’ no more. It’s now ‘Climate Crisis’ [TRP]Study: Your Kids & Grandkids Don’t Stand A Chance Against The Climate Crisis [TRP]Malaysia To Face Extreme Temperatures In Next 30 Years [TRP]Fight For Our Planet [Fight4OurPlanet]

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