PJ Seller Gets Thumbs Up For Giving Free Food To Those Who Can’t Afford It

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With inflation and higher cost of living, people are struggling to even buy food for their families. Thanks to the government’s new initiative – Menu Rahmah, many will benefit from it.

READ MORE: We Checked Out ‘Menu Rahmah’, Government’s Latest Initiative To Help With Rising Cost Of Living
But did you know there’s a food seller in PJ that sells rice with side dishes even way cheaper than the ‘RM5’ rate?
All because of the RM7 packet of rice
Nurul Hashima Abu Aris or Nurul Shima has been selling her RM3.50 budget rice since 2020 after she bought a half portion of rice with only salted fish and a spoonful of vegetables for RM7 long ago during the MCO.
She began to wonder about the people who couldn’t afford to pay for such meals and told her husband that she wanted to sell budget rice to the public to help them.
 I thought to myself, why don’t I sell my own affordable food so more people have the chance to eat. Nurul Shima, budget food seller
Her pricing has not changed for 3 years since 2020 despite the fact that her stall is quite well-known in the area.
Started a home food delivery service before
Starting to help her mother cook at the age of 6, Shima was running a successful home food delivery service since 2012 before she stuck to her budget rice stall, as reported by Malaymail.
She cooked up to 15 kinds of dishes a day and sent them to customers via part-time riders who worked for her. With the help of Arfan, her 16-year-old son at the time, they started doing around 80 rice packs with four options to choose from.
Ayam Masak Merah and Ayam Minyak Kicap are usually the constant bestsellers with two other options being seafood like fish, squid or prawns, which changes on a daily basis.
(Credit: @NurulShima_3 / Twitter)
Now, she sells 200 rice packets a day and they’re sold out within the first hour and a half of opening.
Last year, she stopped doing her home delivery service to fully concentrate on her stall in Kota Damansara even though the old business was more profitable.
Even gave free rice to those who can’t afford
During the MCO period, Nurul admitted that it breaks her heart every time she sees someone who doesn’t have enough to pay for their meal. She would give them for free and be glad that she could help as many people as she could.
So far, none has ever tried to take advantage of the free food option when they can actually afford to pay.
“I usually give away free rice packs and some money to those who really cannot afford them. I even invite them to visit my stall again in the future,” said the 42-year-old mother of three.
She even used the profit that she got from the sale to help at least 50 people by buying groceries or baby essentials.
When I couldn’t buy the items for them, I gave cash. What I gave helped them get through the lockdowns of 2020 and 2021.Nurul Shima, budget food seller
Her main inspiration to help others was because of the motivation from her tough childhood times.
She didn’t have enough food to eat, enough money to afford revision books or even enough money to buy sanitary pads. She has experienced all that and she understood what it felt like. It gave her a lot of calmness and satisfaction when she was able to help the less fortunate.
Tak cukup duit nak makan? CAKAP. Sis boleh bagi nasi percuma. Jangan kais cari duit dalam poket, lepas tu letak balik nasi sebab tak cukup duit. I cannot go la dengan situasi macam tu. I is mudah tersentuh hati. Setakat bagi 2-4 bungkus nasi bajet tu tak ruginya niaga sis. pic.twitter.com/mJ1lI8qDCZ— Nurul Shima (@NurulShima_3) February 1, 2023
For those who wanna support her business, you can visit her stall in Kota Damansara.
Here are the details.
Nasi Budget Shima
Address: In front of the Al-Falah surau, Section 6, Kota Damansara.Operating Hours: 5 pm – 6.45 pm (Closed on Weekends & Public Holidays)Price: RM3.50 per packet of rice

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Here’s why Abang Botakâ€™s punishment was so severe

It seems like road rage is becoming more common in Malaysia, with the most recent viral case being that of Abang Botak, a motorcyclist who broke someoneâ€™s windscreen with his helmet after being honked at.
Talk about someone having a serious need for some hanger (hungry anger) management skills.

Screenshot credit: Harian Metro

Abang Botak was picked up by cops and charged for his crimes within 24 hours of being arrested. After being charged, many netizens applauded PDRM for their swift action.
However, there were a couple of people who felt that Abang Botakâ€™s punishment of 12 months jail time was pretty severe, considering he didnâ€™t hurt anyone, and just broke someoneâ€™s windscreen aje.
If you compare Abang Botakâ€™s case with a couple of previous viral road rage cases, it might appear that Abang Botak has had the most severe punishment so far.
For example, in another recent case of road rage, local comedian Lan Pet Pet punched a security guard and was only fined RM2,000

Picture credit: mStar

And then there was the case of a dude who punched a Rapid Penang driver. He was only fined RM1,000

Picture credit: Free Malaysia Today

Notice how in these two cases, they all got off with just a fine? Well, the reason for this is a little thing called the Malaysian Penal Code.
According to Facebook user Khairul Azri, the actions of Lan Pet Pet and the Rapid Penang driver puncher fall under Section 321 323 of the Malaysian Penal Code, which basically says that if you’re found guilty of punching someone, you can face up to one year jail time or a fine of up to RM2,000 or both.
For first time offenders, the judge usually goes for the lightest sentence, i.e the fine.

HOWEVER, because Abang Botak damaged someoneâ€™s property, his actions fall into Section 427 of the Malaysian Penal Code.
It says that if someone causes damage worth RM25 ringgit and above, they can be punished with between 1 to 5 years jail time or a fine or both.
So, you know what you should do if you ever get angry on the road? Remain calm, record the incident and post it on FB send it to JPJ lah!


Immunologist: Weâ€™re Actually Not Sure If Recovered Covid-19 Patients Develop Immunity

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As the numbers of Covid-19 cases continue to surge around the globe, scientists and members of the public alike are asking; Do people who survive the infection become immune to the virus?
The general response is yes, which is why the United Kingdom initially decided to venture down the path of herd immunity before taking a u-turn.
Herd immunity is basically an indirect form of protection from infectious disease when a large percentage of a population has become immune to the infection. This can happen through recovery from an infection or vaccinations. With fewer people getting infected due to resistance, it protects vulnerable individuals in the community and therefore, can end an epidemic.
People are shown as circles. Infectious agents (germs) spread between the people in orange, although they do not get severe disease. When the infection reaches people who are highly susceptible (red) they get the disease and can be very sick or die.(Credit: Oxford Vaccine Group)
Past examples of infectious diseases that died out through herd immunity are smallpox and polio, although theyâ€™re now emerging due to the rise of anti-vaccination groups.
But this is basically how healthcare experts project that the Covid-19 pandemic will end.
However, immunologist Dr Shamala Devi KC Sekaran told New Straits Times that it is actually unclear whether a person who recovers from Covid-19 can be reinfected.
Based on her experience with other coronaviruses, she noted that generally people who had been infected twice would develop immunity.
Some of us will develop it (immunity). Since itâ€™s the first time the body is seeing (Covid-19), itâ€™s going to take anything between three and four, or seven and 10 days before an immune response comes up. And throughout that period, you will be infectious.Dr Shamala Devi KC Sekaran via New Straits Times.
Dr Shamala Devi KC Sekaran.(Credit: New Straits Times)
 Her warnings are echoed by Li QinGyuan, director of pneumonia prevention and treatment at China Japan Friendship Hospital in Beijing who told USAToday that those who have been infected with Covid-19 develop a protective antibody – but it isnâ€™t clear how long the protection lasts.
In certain individuals, the antibody cannot last that longâ€¦For many patients who have been cured, there is a likelihood of relapse.Li QinGyuan, Director of Pneumonia Prevention & Treatment at China Japan Friendship Hospital, Beijing to USAToday.
What about vaccines?
Dr Shamala projects that it would take at least one year for a vaccine to be developed, even with the global efforts and resources in place.
Credit: Hyttalo Souza/Unsplash
So, at this juncture, it is critical to adhere to social distancing and good hygiene.
Dr Shamala also warned that asymptomatic carriers of the virus were the main transmitters, and that testing negative for Covid-19 does not mean youâ€™re in the clear.
If you have been in the vicinity of someone with the disease after the test, it has to be repeated within five to seven days of the first test. Stick to real-time reverse transcription polymerase chain reaction (RT-PCR) tests as it was the most reliable.Dr Shamala Devi KC Sekaran via New Straits Times.
So remember to keep washing your hands, wear a mask if you are coughing or sneezing and most importantly, stay home unless it’s for essentials. Stay safe, everyone!

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Two Men Spotted Dumping Rubbish Into A Puchong River & Now Everyone’s Angry

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Two individuals were caught on camera for dumping waste into a river in Puchong which outraged netizens for their reckless behaviour.

In a Facebook post uploaded by user Brandon Chee, the two men were seen in an orange truck with the garbage stored in the rear compartment of the vehicle.
They stopped at the side of the road and began offloading the trash, before driving away like nothing happened.
He said that the incident was caught by his friend, who was living at a condominium in Puchong.

READ MORE: Rivers In The Klang Valley Are Recovering Without Human Interference During MCO
Naturally, netizens weren’t too happy with the irresponsible behaviour, especially with the series of water disruptions that happened in Selangor recently which was due to pollution.
Credit: Facebook
Others urged the user to report to the authorities.
Credit: Facebook
The incident in Puchong is one of many in the state, such as in Sungai Gombak which has been going on for years.
One of the reasons why that river is heavily polluted is mainly due to costs, as it was cheaper to dispose the garbage at the river than disposing it properly.

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[Review] How Does The New McD Rockin’ BBQ Burger Roll?

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McDonald’s has just announced a new Rockin’ BBQ burger, featuring BBQ sauce, fresh red capsicums, grilled onions, fresh lettuce, and your choice of either a crispy chicken patty or a grilled beef patty, in between a new herb and cornmeal bun.

The Rockin’ BBQ burgers come in chicken or beef versions.(Credit: McDonald’s)
The burger does actually smell like a summer BBQ dish, all smokey hints of grilled vegetables.
At first bite, you might be quite shocked at how spicy it actually is. The BBQ sauce itself is rather peppery and strong, and matched with the fresh capsicum, made for a surprisingly hot pair. However, there are grilled onions in the mix to mellow out the sauce and add a hint of caramelized sweetness.
The burger boasts a new kind of bun, lots of gooey sauce, and some vegetables.(Credit: TRP)
The herb and cornmeal bun does deserve praise for being soft and herb-y, complementing the rich BBQ sauce and tasty meat patties perfectly.
We also tried the new Salted Caramel & Pretzel Bits McFlurry.
The new Salted Caramel & Pretzel Bits McFlurry did, indeed, have a good amount of pretzel bits.(Credit: TRP)
What was impressive is that even after delivery, the pretzel bits held up well, retaining a wonderful crunch with no hint of sogginess.
In terms of taste, the pretzel bits actually provided a true salty flavour, because the “salted caramel” sauce is simply sweet.
The Verdict
This is one of McDonald’s better limited-time offerings, with a surprisingly decent BBQ burger that definitely gives off a summer BBQ grill vibe.
Yet it is quite spicy, especially for a burger that isn’t advertised to be spicy. In fact, I could say that it’s spicier than some of the burgers advertised for being spicy.
Despite that, I find myself really enjoying the additional depth of flavour from the grilled onions and fresh capsicum. The new mixed herb and cornmeal bun used also wraps the burger into a neat, flavourful finish. The burger might fare better with more lettuce, but then again, we don’t go to McDonald’s to expect generous servings of lettuce in our burgers.
The new Rockin’ BBQ Burger definitely rocked my expectations, and I’d be quite pleased to give it another go. Prices for the medium-sized set meal starts from RM15.99.

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Singaporean Man Throws 23kg Wooden Pallet At 16yo Teen, Lands In Jail

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A Singaporean packer was jailed for throwing a 23kg wooden pallet at his colleague for reporting his mistakes, reported the Malay Mail.

40-year-old Mohammed Fauzie Juraimi was angry at his 16-year-old part-time packer colleague, who had went to management over a mistake Fauzie made at work.
Incensed, Fauzie threw a wooden pallet weighing 23kg at the back of the teen’s head. Upon impact, the teen immediately began bleeding from his head wound and felt dizzy.
Wooden pallets are deceptively heavy.(Credit: Envato)
Fauzie then pretended it was an accident, giving the teen $10 (RM32.20) to buy painkillers for the wound.
A pallet to the head
However, Fauzie later confessed to the assault. On 28 July, he pleaded guilty to voluntarily causing hurt to the victim by using a weapon likely to cause death. He was sent to jail for just 3 months, even though the sentence could have been worse. Fauzie could have been jailed for up to seven years, fined, caned, or punished with any combination of the three.
According to CCTV footage taken from the warehouse in Jurong in January, Fauzie waited for the boy to pass by before hoisting the wooden pallet over his head and walking towards him. As the boy was shifting some pallets, Fauzie charged at him from the back and tossed the pallet at the teen’s head.
The teen turned around and saw Fauzie, who claimed the incident to be an accident.
At this time, the warehouse safety officer approched to help the victim sit down. Fauzie said sorry, placed a $10 bill on the teen’s lap for Panadol pills, and left. The teen left the money on a table and did not take it.
Later on, the safety officer called the police and the victim was brought to Ng Teng Fong General Hospital. He did not require any sutures and was given three days of medical leave.
Why the rage?
It turns out that the teen had reported Fauzie over a work safety violation.
A warehouse worker standing with pallet jack near scissor lift.(Credit: Envato)
A week before the attack, Fauzie had failed to properly secure the batteries of a pallet jack, causing the batteries. The teenage packer saw this and reported it told the company management.
Because the warehouse’s work safety rules stated that all workers were banned from using their bare hands to move pallets due to their weight and had to use pallet jacks to do so, Fauzie was then suspended from using a pallet jack for two weeks.
Due to this suspension, the turned his anger towards the messenger, his teenage colleague.

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MCMC: Free Daily 1GB Data Extended to 31 July!

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The free daily 1GB data for productivity and online learning use has been extended to 31st July 2021, announced the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

Bernama reports that this move is to provide support to the public’s digital transformation as the nation struggles with the Covid-19 outbreak. MCMC also states that this is to assist students who will be switching back to online classes after Hari Raya Aidilfitri.
Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail
Free daily 1GB data offered on 5 telcos
This free daily 1GB data quota will be offered by five major telecommunications service providers:
CelcomDigiMaxisU-MobileTelekom Malaysia
This free daily 1GB data quota is in addition to existing data plans and can be used for 24 hours.
It can be used for video conferencing as well as emails, but NOT for social media, video streaming, music streaming and online games.
To redeem the free 1GB daily internet, users can refer to their respective service providers for more information. Here’s some useful links:
Celcom : celcom.com.my/personal/covid-19-supportDigi : community.digi.com.myMaxis : maxis.com.my/en/campaigns/stay-home-stay-connectedU-Mobile : u.com.my/support/selfhelp/faqsTelekom Malaysia : unifi.com.my

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Study: New Strain Of Covid-19 Might Be More Infectious Than Original

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Scientists have detected a genetic variation to the virus that causes Covid-19 in the world today. It is spreading quickly in Europe and the United States and is able to infect human cells more effortlessly than the original strain that emerged in China.
What you need to know: Although not confirmed yet, a lab-based study published in the scientific journal Cell suggests that the new variation of the Covid-19 virus is more contagious – it is three to six times more capable of infecting human cells compared to the first strain detected in China at the beginning of the outbreak.
An analysis of the virus’s gene samples by a separate team of researchers also in the U.S found that the variant, called “D614G” makes a small but potent change in its “spike” protein. The same protein used by the virus to latch onto a human cell before pushing its way in.
How it got here: After first publishing their paper online in bioRxiv, The researchers are from The Scripps Research Institute in California, U.S were criticised as their research wasn’t foolproof. So, they went back and carried out additional experiments on 999 British patients who were hospitalised with Covid-19.
They observed that patients with the “D614G” variant had more viral particles in them but the severity of the disease did not change.
The spikes on the viruses surface are the same spikes that gives the virus its name – coronavirus. (Credit: Today Online)
Why it matters: Currently, more studies are needed to better understand D614G. Essentially, most scientists and medical professionals specialising in Covid-19 still only recognise one strain.
This newly discovered variant is not expected to cause infections that are more deadly or change control measures set up by authorities worldwide.
Instead, the study gives the public a look into science taking place in real-time. This discovery is an interesting one that can potentially affect millions of people. But at the moment, nobody knows the full scope or impact of the discovery.
Who said what: Although not involved in the study, The United States top infectious disease specialist Anthony Fauci commented on the results saying that the virus may have mutated into a version that is able to multiply faster in the human body. However, he pointed out that it is not clear if this mutation makes the virus more deadly or not.
We don’t have a connection to whether an individual does worse with this or not. It just seems that the virus replicates better and may be more transmissible, but this is still at the stage of trying to confirm that.Nathan Grubaugh via Malay Mail
Meanwhile, Nathan Grubaugh, a virologist at the Yale School of Public Health who was also not involved in the study said that for the general public, this discovery doesn’t really affect them.
While there are still important studies needed to determine if this will influence drug or vaccine development in any meaningful way, we don’t expect that D614G will alter our control measures or make individual infections worse.Nathan Grubaugh via Malay Mail
Read more:Study: Current dominant strain of Covid-19 more infectious than originalNo, The COVID-19 Coronavirus Wasn’t Made In A Lab. Scientists Prove.The Problem With Stories About Dangerous Coronavirus Mutations

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Left Alone In Hospital Room To Give Birth, Woman Keeps Baby From Falling With Her Legs

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Recently, a woman’s experience going through active labour and delivering her baby alone, without the presence of doctors and nurses went viral on social media.

According to a report by Berita Harian, the incident took place at Hospital Sultan Ismail (HSI) in Johor.
While the Johor State Health Department looks into the matter, director Datuk Dr Aman Rabu says the woman’s claims are founded, and the Health Department will take necessary action towards improvement.
Credit: Noor Aziah Facebook
The woman, identified as Noor Aziah Kassim, 35, was due to deliver her fourth baby in an isolation room in HSI as she tested positive for Covid after close contact with her husband, who was also positive.
Dr. Aman explained that she was placed in labour room 2 of HSI, with the door kept shut at all times as the room was used to house a Covid positive patient. He also said the room is quite far from the nurses station.
Dr. Aman also said the labour process happened fast, much earlier than the 6 hours she  was predicted to have.
Responding to Noor Aziah’s statement that she heard the hospital staff laughing outside the labour room, Dr. Aman says it could have been from a nearby labour room, in which a vaccum labour was underway.

The 35-year old said the doctor did not allow a normal birth, indicating a surgical procedure was necessary.
Noor Aziah eventually started pushing her baby out herself, saying it took about two seconds, after which she used her legs to keep her baby from falling off the bed.
She did however mention how grateful she is that she did not require surgery in the end.
Noor Aziah claims to have called out for the hospital staff multiple times on a few different occasions, both during her labour and right after delivery, but to no avail.
After successfully delivering her baby in less than ideal circumstances, she said she mustered up all remaining energy to call for the doctors and nurses one last time, when she finally got their attention.
Noor Aziah alleged that a nurse finally opened the room door a little to peek in and called out to her colleagues; ”Hey, she’s already delivered! No wonder she was screaming just now.”

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Someone Poisoned 11 Cats To Death In Rawang

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A psychotic cat killer is on the loose in Rawang.
A posting made by the Malaysian Animal Association Facebook page shares the harrowing news of how residents at Apartment Seri Lili in Bukit Beruntung discovered 11 neighborhood cats had been poisoned to death.
An image that accompanied the post showed the dead felines all lined up in a row, laying lifeless on the ground.
Some were merely teeny, tiny kittens, and some still had their collars on showing that they in fact had owners.
The unsightly scene naturally riled the emotions of Malaysians who took to social media to express their grief, anger, and disgust at the heinous act, with residents of the apartment, also commenting concerned over the safety of their own pets.

Speaking to Astro Awani, Malaysian Animal Association President Arie Dwi Andika says that they are currently investigating the case of animal cruelty and asks that any witnesses to the crime to step forward to help.
We hope that witnesses can come forward to aid in investigations and that they need not worry because their identities would be protected.Malaysian Animal Association President Arie Dwi Andika via Astro Awani
Those with info on the matter can reach out to the association via WhatsApp at +6011-20901097.
According to the Animal Welfare Act 2015, persons guilty of administering or providing poisonous substances to ANY animal is liable to a minimum fine of RM20,000 or a maximum jail time of 3 years, or both.

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Over 600 Households To Be Tested Due To Malaria Outbreak In Ampang

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What you need to know: More than 600 households in Ampang have to undergo blood testing after 14 malaria cases were recorded there.
The outbreaks happened in Taman Saga and Taman Bukit Hatamas, with 13 of the cases found among workers at a construction site.
The entrance to the trails at Jalan Saga 26, Taman Bukit Hatamas and Taman Bukit Segar have been sealed off by the Selangor Forestry Department. As one of the common places to contract malaria is forested areas, the closure is a precautionary measure. Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) President Datuk Abdul Hamid Hussain via The Star
As for infections involving locals, authorities said there’s only one case involving a resident.
According to reports, authorities are still tracking down the cause of the outbreak.
When did it start: The first case was detected on 30 May – first reported case of malaria in Selangor this year – from a project site, and about 500 workers were later screened for malaria.
A further 3,000 people have been tested and active detection is ongoing in the area by district health officers.Selangor Health, Welfare, Women Empowerment and Family Committee Chairman Dr Siti Mariah Mahmud
What are the authorities doing: Besides the screening, the municipality has informed residents about the situation and carried out fogging exercises to eradicate the mosquitoes carrying the disease.
Malaria is also a mosquito-borne disease, like dengue. So, we urge residents to ensure their compounds are clean.Ampang Jaya Municipal Council (MPAJ) president Datuk Abdul Hamid Hussain via The Star

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Malaysian finishes top 3 in Mrs World 2019

Kokilam Kathirvailu has made history by being the first Malaysian to finish in the top three of the Mrs World competition.

 Kokilam Kathirvailu of Malaysia.(Pic via Mrs World)

The Kuala Lumpur-born 34 year-old mother of three was crowned Mrs Malaysia 2018-2019 last September and is second runner-up in Mrs World 2019.
The winner of Mrs World 2019 was Vietnam’s Jennifer Le, with South Africa’s Matapa Maila Rikhotso as the first runner up.

Mrs World 2019, Jennifer Le of Vietnam.(Pic via Mrs World)

The event was held at the West Gate Resort in Las Vegas on Saturday with contestants from 38 countries.
 Founded in 1984 by David Marmel, who is also the president, Mrs World is the first and oldest beauty pageant of its kind.
It now has national directors in 80 countries.


Malaysia Ranks Third Last In Bloomberg’s Latest Covid-19 Index

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It’s an ungracious fall for Malaysia as we’re now ranked 51st in Bloomberg’s Covid-19 Resilience Ranking.

The ranking scores the largest 53 economies (which they value at more than $200 billion prior to the pandemic) on their success at containing the virus with the least amount of social and economic disruption.
Previously, it’s reported that Malaysia used to in the top 20, occupying the 16th spot when the pandemic began – now, only Argentina and the Philippines are ranked lower than us.
The country accumulated a score of 46.6, behind India which scored 48.2 and Indonesia (48.2).
In the report, Bloomberg noted that some parts of the developed world have stockpiled their vaccines, supplies are tight and in some cases non-existent in swathes of Latin America, Africa and Southeast Asia.
With infections continuing to flare, restrictions still in place and faltering vaccination rollouts, Argentina is ranked last of the 53 economies, and the Philippines, Malaysia and India round out the bottom four.Bloomberg

Where are we compared to the rest of Asean
Based on the ranking, neighbour to the south, Singapore is ranked 13th with a score of 67, while our neighbour to the north, Thailand is at the 39th spot with a score of 54.1.
As for Vietnam, it placed slightly below Thailand at number 40 with a score of 53.8.
Despite Malaysia’s poor showing, it has the second highest vaccination rate in the region at 10.8%, behind Singapore (44.1%) but ahead of other nations such as Thailand (6.4%), Vietnam (1.6%), Indonesia (7.4%) and the Philippines (3.2%).
Only five Asian countries in the top 20
Besides Singapore, there were only five other Asian nations which are in the top 20:
Israel – 4th (72.9)Mainland China – 8th (69.9)South Korea – 10th (68.6)Turkey – 14th (66.9)Saudi Arabia – 15th (66.9)
Parts of the Asia-Pacific region that performed well in the Ranking until now—like Singapore, Hong Kong and Australia—drop as strict border curbs remain in place and a zero-tolerance approach to small virus flareups limit their ability to reopen.Bloomberg

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Four Perak Schoolchildren Injured After Faulty Classroom Ceiling Fan Fell On Them

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A standard two schoolgirl finger broke after her classroom ceiling fan fell, hitting her and another four of her classmates last Tuesday.

According to Sinar Harian, apart from a broken finger, she also suffered injuries on her chest.
“Coincidentally, my daughter’s desk was right under the fan, so her injuries were slightly more severe than the others.
“When taken to the hospital for treatment, the doctor informed me that my daughter’s finger bone had been broken and had to be cast,” the schoolgirl’s father, who only wish to be known as Mohd, was quoted as saying.
He added that her daughter, who was traumatised by the incident, had been given a two-week sick leave by the doctor who treated her.
Mohd however vented his frustration with the school’s failure to rush her daughter for treatment despite of the incident, saying that the school instead waited for the parents to come and pick up their child to bring them to the hospital.
“A case like this should be considered an emergency but the school management said that they were following guidelines provided by the Education Department.
“I accept that this was an accident and it was not intentional, I am just upset with the actions of the school which delayed the treatment process for my daughter and other victims,” he explained.
He also added that the already rusted fallen fan was already worn out,  and should have been replaced.
He said the use of such dilapidated equipment and facilities should not happen because it involves the safety of students and teachers.
“If this matter does not get the attention it deserves, it is not impossible that the same incident could happen again,” he said.

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Who, What, And How A Local Artist Made RM1.6 Million In 24 Hours Selling NFT Digital Art

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What Katun managed to do with this first venture into non-fungible token (NFT) is nothing short of mind-blowing. Within 24 hours, he managed to sell 776 pieces of infinitely copyable digital art, that is only made exclusive thanks to NFT.

Altogether, he made approximately RM1.6 million in ethereum (ETH) (cryptocurrency).
What Is NFT?
In an overly simplified term, an NFT is like a grant for your vehicle (digital art). There are many of them out there, the factories churn them out in droves. But thanks to the grant (NFT), that one is yours.
A digital piece of art is infinitely copyable. But, if you have an NFT of that art, you can claim that you own it.
Who Is Katun?
He has been tagging walls all over the world with his signature ape design for over a decade.
To date, he has created his own art collective 4 Stages with brand collaborations with Vans, Marshall, New Era, Sony – and a notable roster of renowned artists such as Grammy winners Chris Brown, Dua Lipa, and Post Malone to name a few.
What Did He Sell?
Katun put up his awesome original digital art pieces, all featuring his signature ape design, on SuperFarm which is co-founded by famous YouTuber elliotrades.
Here are the pieces that were up for sale:
Garden Of BloomApes Stand Strong Inferno VersionMystercal FruitApes Stand Strong
Here’s the price list:
“Apes Stand Strong” was limited to 50 pieces at 1 ETH each.“Mystical Fruits” was available for 0.1 ETH each for a limited time.
But that’s not all, something big is going to happen to the NFTs he sold on 17 October:
A one-of-a-kind special edition version of “Apes Stand Strong”, called “Inferno”, and its physical print will be given to one random person who bought “Apes Standing Strong”.On the same day, 20% of all “Mystical Fruits” purchased will turn into “Garden of Bloom”. Which pieces will bloom will be picked at random.
How Did He Do It?

Katun is not the first nor the most veteran of Malaysian artists who dipped their toes into the world of NFT.
There is no doubt that his art is amazing, but there is a reason why his sale set the record for the most expensive batch of NFT’s sold in one release for 24 hours by a local Malaysian artist to date.
You might have guessed it along with us. It is SuperFarm.
The secret is SuperFarm and how it gamifies the process using what it calls NFT Drops.
SuperFarm creates scarcity, demand, and hype by limiting the number of NFTs, and limiting the sale window.
It compounded the hype further by turning each NFT into what is basically a raffle ticket to win a more limited edition piece of art.
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Fear Of Missing Out?
If you would like to get your hands on an NFT piece of digital art by local artists, here are some of our recommendations:
Micheal Chuah
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Michael Chuah (@michaelchuah)
The legendary Michael Chuah has a series of Yuri Neko Sama collectable digital figurines NFTs.
Book Of Lai
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Book Of Lai • Behind 90 (@bookoflai)
The highly acclaimed Book of Lai has a collection of cute animated NFTs.
Oodplex
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Oodplex (@oodplex)
One of the staples of the local designer toy scene, Oodplex, has an animated figurine NFT of his own too.

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Here’s Your 2022 Horoscope Forecast To Help You Manifest All Your Goals

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The past years have been turbulent due to the Covid-19 pandemic. Fortunately, things seem to be looking up and some of us are already planning to start the year 2022 on the right foot.

Some of us might have gotten sidetracked with our personal goals and it’s another chance for us to get back into it or get a restart.
If you’re looking for a little guidance, Malaysia’s Number 1 tarot card reader and astrologer Sarah May Low tells us what’s in store for each of the zodiac or horoscope in 2022.
However, do remember that nothing comes to fruition if you don’t put in the work too.
*For advanced level Astrology enthusiasts, please also check the rising sign (outer energy) and moon sign (emotional energy).
Aries
21 March – 19 April
In 2022, you may expect to travel and interact with the world in a far more vivid manner than ever before. You’ll want to dig deep into the fields of philosophy and knowledge. Be honest with yourself!
Make sure your goals align with what you want and what makes you happy. Please do it for yourself and not because others tell you that it’ll make you seem more successful.
The search for a greater purpose in life will also be part of your journey in the coming year.
Having a spiritual counsellor at your side this year may be an excellent time to explore the deeper meanings of life.
Taurus
20 April – 20 May 20
Although most Taurus despise change, change is unavoidable for you this year.
However, the preceding two years have likely pushed you out of your comfort zone, so this new wave of change will not be that difficult for you to ride along with.
This is the year to walk into your light and identify who you are. You’ll have a more positive outlook. There will also be themes of investing in luxury items.
Take advantage of your innate shrewdness regarding business and money. For singles, after the eclipse in the second half of the year, true love may come to you as well.
Gemini
21 May – 20 June
In 2022, your primary concentration is on your career and job. Your romantic life is going to heat up this year. Relationships may undergo a major shift.
Transformations may either be very beneficial or extremely harmful. The best way to avoid getting into the wrong situations is to pay attention to what’s happening around you.
Be honest with yourself and face your worries. To succeed, you must address your anxieties instead of ignoring or not facing them altogether.
You’ll be more in touch with your spiritual self, as a result, this year. This year’s singles may meet someone interesting.
Cancer
21 June – 22 July
It seems that in 2022, you’ll be focusing on getting your life in order. You want to organize your life this year, whether it’s finances, accounting, or just going to bed earlier.
You’ll also have a strong desire to assist other beings, and you may even consider adopting and looking after a pet in the process. You’ll likely feel compelled to help those in need because of your empathy for their condition.
When it comes to romance, friendship, and family, you must be honest with yourself about whether you’re hanging on because you want to be accepted or because the people in your life aid in your growth and development.
Do not allow anyone to cross your line of boundaries. A much friendlier year awaits you. This is an excellent year for singles who wish to meet new people.
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Leo
23 July – 22 August
The year 2022 will be a fun one, so make the most of it now. If you find that things are dull, it’s up to you to make a change if you aren’t having fun!
The things that make you happy will help in increasing your sense of value or self-worth.
This year, you would also want to improve your professional connections by participating in more networking events and putting yourself out there to socialise more.
Virgo
23 August – 22 September
The year 2022 will be a more bold and exciting one for you. Travel, education, and technology are all major topics this year, and if you’re single, these might be the avenues you choose to meet someone special and like-minded. Connections and communication will be dynamic and aplenty this year.
Libra
23 Sept – 22 Oct
Your concentration will be on your family’s emotional dynamics. You’re looking for closure, particularly concerning your past and your early development years.
Changing residences, roommates, and financial circumstances are all part of life’s journey. You’ll spend money on both your house and your appearance, whether it’s remodelling or redecorating.
Some who are in a relationship right now might feel trapped and lost especially when you have the habit of trying to satisfy others for so long.
You’ll open up and seek philosophical knowledge which will spark inspiration in many areas of your life. This year, you may have to let go of specific individuals because it’s for the best.
Scorpio
23 October – 21 November
Are you unable to flourish because of your fear? The year is 2022, and your financial goals are ambitious.
You have a lot to contribute this year, but you need to stop depending on others to make you feel good about yourself and start being more self-reliant instead.
If you’re single, this year is an excellent time to use your flirtatious charms; if you’re already in a relationship, it’s a good time to break out of a stale routine.
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Sagittarius
22 November – 21 December
You may come across as a bit impatient, but overall, you’ll have a great year in 2022, as you’ll be eager to make changes in your home and emotional life.
You desire a relationship, a family, and to take care of yourself. It’s a great time to focus on your health and fitness.
An important person in your life might show up in August, whether it’s a mentor, business colleague, or love interest.
Capricorn
22 December – 19 January
Good year to have children if you’re planning to. Expect a lot of electrifying connections, and a busy plus popular year as well.
You may also be thinking of changing your appearance or how you present yourself in public in the year 2022.
Filtering who you can and can’t trust is a good place to start. Make sure you have individuals you can rely on by your side.
Aquarius
20 January – 18 February
The ‘Age of Aquarius’ is upon us, so what have you learned in these last several years? Work on being more authentic and improving your friendships and spirituality.
“Letting Go” is still an area you need to work on. A new job, new acquaintances, and a new place of residence may be on the horizon.
There may be individuals returning to your life, but they may not be in the best interest of your development. Become aware of your emotional state. Try something new.
Pisces
18 February – 20 March
In 2022, money may come your way, and you’ll feel more confident in your skin, but you’ll need to take the reins and work on your network.
This year, it will be difficult for you to conceal your emotions and would feel sensitive and volatile. This year will see a lot of mental stimulation and movement.
Let go of whatever resentment, disappointment, or betrayal you may have experienced in the past.
But yet, take everything as a lesson and remember what you’ve learned from your mistakes in the past, and use it to propel you forward in 2022.
Join the GOAL Digger giveaway

To help you manifest and meet all of your personal goals, Sarah May Low is giving away a customised 2022 GOAL Digger Planner to three (3) lucky winners.
Winners will have their name and horoscope emblazoned on the cover of the planner.
Inside the diary planner, you’ll find:
Zodiac CalendarRetrograde DatesNew/Full Moon DatesList of AttractionsMy Best Self30/60/90 PlanRaise Your VibrationManifestation JournalMy Future SelfHappy-ness PlannerGratitude ListVision BoardTravel Bucket List(Record) Monthly Astrology ForecastMonthly ReflectionsAngel/Oracle Pages
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Malaysia Has Been Paying Sulu Sultanate Every Year Over Sabah, But Not Anymore

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It turns out that Malaysia had been paying the Sulu Sultanate RM5,300 annually since Sabah joined the Federation in 1963 but has stopped the practice in 2013.

Who said what: Foreign Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Tun Hussein revealed that Malaysia had stopped paying the 9 heirs of the Sulu Sultanate in a Parliamentary reply on 22 July.
How did it get here: Sabah was part of the Sulu dominion between the 17th and 18th centuries. But on 22nd January 1878, Sultan Jamal Al Alam of Sulu signed an agreement with Baron de Overbeck and Alfred Dent of the British North Borneo Company that stipulates North Borneo was either ceded or leased (depending on the translation used) to the company in return for a yearly payment of 5,000 Malayan Dollar.
Why it matters: Due to disputes on the translations of the agreement, The Philippines had laid claims on the state in the 60s and 70s while Jamalul Kiram III decided to try and take over Sabah via Lahad Datu in 2013 but was thwarted by Malaysian authorities. Stopping the payments asserts Malaysia’s sovereignty. Hishammuddin says the country does not recognise or entertain any claim by any party over Sabah, as the state is recognised as a part of Malaysia by the United Nations (UN) as well as the international community.
Read more:
Malaysia has stopped paying cession money to Sulu Sultanate since 2013 (Bernama)
Who Were The Sulu Who Invaded Lahad Datu 7 Years Ago? (TRP)

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Uniqlo’s First Standalone Roadside Store Finally Opens In Bandar Sri Damansara & Our Wallets Are READY

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UNIQLO stores in Malaysia has always been attached to shopping malls, but now we finally get our first Japanese-style stand-alone roadside stores! Located in a large shop lot in Bandar Sri Damansara, the store boasts a large, stark storefront with huge signage- you can’t miss it!

TRP was quite excited to see what we’re gonna get.(Credit: TRP)
The store stands at a whopping 15,100 square feet with a generous headroom. The space has been designed with accessibility in mind, so there are no steps or stairs, making it easier for families with strollers, the elderly, people with disabilities, or even children.
Even the UNIQLO products are displayed with accessibility in mind, hung conspicuously on models or on top of shelves, so you won’t need to go digging around to look for a particular colour or design.
AIRism For Everyone
Yet perhaps the most exciting thing about the roadside UNIQLO store at DA Square is that it is the only store in Malaysia to carry the full range of AIRism beddings.
There’s an entire section dedicated to ALL AIRism items.(Credit: TRP)
Yup, these cult beddings are perfect for Malaysia’s humid weather and used to only be available online.
Now, they will be available in the full range of colours and sizes at the DA Square store.
In fact, this is THE MOST comprehensive store in the country, as they display a wide variety of items that were only used as models in other stores. You can even get accessories such as sunglasses, handbags, belts, and even boots!
Custom Designs
Additionally, they are the second store in Malaysia to have the UTme! corner, which would allow you to customize prints for a t-shirt or tote bag. The first one is the UNIQLO store in Fahrenheit 88, KL.
Customized t-shirts and totes make great gifts, too!(Credit: TRP)
These designs include personalized ones which you can create on-the-spot or UNIQLO originals which you may prefer on a tote, for example.
Sustainability Corner
While some of you may already know that Uniqlo is pretty active in their charity efforts, such as donating used clothes to the homeless in KL, the company is dedicating an entire section of the new store to raise awareness of their sustainability efforts.
The sustainability corner. Due to Covid-19, they temporarily stopped accepting old clothes donations, but you can still learn plenty about their efforts here.(Credit; TRP)
The Sustainability Corner showcases the company’s CSR programmes and green technology. As an advocate of making sustainable clothing, this corner shows how plastic bottles can be broken down into thread to make the DRY-EX Polo Shirt, worn by their athlete ambassadors such as Roger Federer.
Frankly, if you weren’t told that the polo shirt was made from plastic bottles, you might not believe plastic bottles could create something so amazingly soft. Additionally, the technology used to create the shirt ensures that microplastics won’t be released during washing- which is admittedly extremely impressive.
The DRY-EX Polo Shirt made of plastic bottles (left) and a jacket made with recycled down material (right.)(Credit: UNIQLO)
That’s just one part of their sustainability efforts, too. They work closely with local charities and invest heavily into their R&D for recycling clothing- but perhaps you can visit the Uniqlo store yourself for a better look.
Opening Soon
UNIQLO @ DA Square will be open to the public on 18th December, 10am. Don’t miss their three-day special, running from 18-20 Dec, which rewards the first 500 guests to the store each day with a special goodie bag, while customers making a purchase of RM200 or more in a single transaction will receive a Uniqlo U tote bag.
UNIQLO DA Square Roadside StoreA-G-1, Lot 2005, Persiaran Perdana, Bandar Sri Damansara PJU 9, 52200 Kuala Lumpur.

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Malaysian Born DJ SP3CK Cameoed In Korean Film – Curses Makcik In Malay

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The Malay language is so beautiful. It was even the lingua franca in our region once upon a time. You can’t deny how majestic our language is, right?

Especially the profanities beautiful words to describe someone’s incompetency. 😌
It’s a Korean film, but make it Malaysian
Recently, a TikTok user (@locacolala) shared a clip from a 2019 Korean movie she watched called Jazzy Misfits.
Surprisingly, there’s a scene where the Malay language is used. It has some classic Malaysian profanity in it but still, our language is famous!
In the clip, a woman is seen pounding persistently on a stranger’s door early in the morning. Then a Malaysian-looking man shows up, opening the door with a confused and sleepy face.
The woman then proceeds to yell at the man confidently as if he was doing something wrong. As she wanted to barge into his house, the man suddenly spoke Malay.

“Mak Cik! Mak Cik Mak Cik! Why are you suddenly making a fuss in the morning, hah?”
Not understanding a word he said, the woman continued to attack him verbally which made him curse in Malay, “Hah?! B*** betul lah!”.
After she heard her daughter calling her at the stairs, she then realises that she was yelling at this particular man for no reason as she was at the wrong house.
After her daughter apologises, the man also spoke a bit of Manglish saying “Ergh, sokey sokey sokey“.

Netizens are amused
Following the very random use of Bahasa Malaysia in the South Korean movie, Malaysian netizens find it amusing and funny.

Malaysian-born extra but staying in Korea
The man in the movie was actually DJ SP3CK, a Malaysian-born artist that’s working and staying in South Korea. He’s also a producer, songwriter and one-half of the DJ duo SAM&SP3CK.
DJ SP3CK in the 2019 Korean film (left) and him in an interview with The Seoul Story in 2018 (right). (Credit: @locacolala / TikTok, The Seoul Story / YouTube)
Previously, SAM&SP3CK used to regularly control the consoles at Seungri’s nightclubs called ‘Monkey Museum’ and ‘Burning Sun’ before they were closed in 2019.
Some of the notable Korean artists that they’ve worked with were CHEETAH, Ravi from VIXX, T-ARA, Vasco and EXID.
Check out the full video here.
  @locacolala I still laugh at this scene till this day 😂 #jazzymisfits #kmovie #funny #movieclips #fyp ♬ original sound  – Loca-Cola
READ MORE: ‘Superstar Politicians’ – Here Are Some Of Their Cameos & Features

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Another Covid-19 Cluster Detected In Kedah After Man Attends Funeral Prayers Of Deceased Family Member

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After the particularly nasty Covid-19 outbreak earlier this month thanks to the PUI Sivagangga Cluster, the Health Ministry has announced the emergence of another cluster in the northern state on 13 August.

Tawar Cluster, as it is known, was detected when a 53-year-old Malaysian businessman (Case 9113) seeked medical treatment on 8 August with complaints of a fever and chest pains.
He was screened for Covid-19 and the results came back positive on 11 August.
After doing some digging on his movements, it turned out that the man had attended a religious ceremony for the death of a family member that took place from 31 July to 1 August.
There were 30 people in attendance.
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With the Health Ministry carrying out active case detection, 86 close contacts were screened, including family members as well as close contacts in the hospital where he was treated.
From those screened, 9 others were found positive for the coronavirus and 21 tested negative, while the results of 56 tests are still pending.
Credit: @KKMPutrajaya/Twitter
So far, all the positive cases are family members of the patient who also attended the funeral prayers ceremony. The cluster also covers the districts of Baling, Kuala Muda and Kulim.
Credit: @KKMPutrajaya/Twitter
The Health Ministry is still investigating the source of the infection.
On the bright side, three clusters have been officially declared as over, which are the Kuching Medical Centre Cluster, PUI Pitakwa Cluster and PUI Shirala Cluster.
3 kluster ditamatkan hari ini;1) Kluster Pusat Perubatan Kuching, 2) KlusterPUI Pitakwa3) Kluster PUI Shirala Jumlah kluster tamat: 74 pic.twitter.com/nnxcv8Y1pF— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 13, 2020

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Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 13 Ogos 2020 – Situasi Semasa Jangkitan Penyakit Coronavirus 2019 (COVID-19) di Malaysia


Science & maths in English? Chinese education groups say “no”

Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad says the Education Ministry is reviewing re-implementing the Teaching and Learning of Science and Mathematics in English (PPSMI) in schools.
Speaking at the Dewan Rakyat, he noted that English is an international language, particularly necessary in management, businesses and job applications.
Picture credit: Reddit
However, two Chinese-language education groups under the collective name of Dong Jiao Zong do not agree with the move.
Instead, they argued that teaching students science and math in their mother tongue should be continued.
Picture credit: The Sun Daily
Using South Korea, Japan and Finland as examples, they said that these countries had maintained education in their mother tongue without hampering their student’s progress.
The group also highlighted the effectiveness of teaching students in their native language by referring to 2018 UPSR results, which showed that students achieved 80.15% and 96.12% of the minimum level for math and science.

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They then insisted that the government consider focusing on strengthening the teaching of these two subjects in the studentsâ€™ mother tongues in all school streams for better results, instead of â€œforcingâ€ primary school students to learn the subjects in a second language.

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â€œBecause students are unable to master a language that is not their mother tongue, this will weaken studentsâ€™ academic performance in mathematics and science, and seriously affect the quality of the nationâ€™s education.â€
 Dong Jiao Zong via Malay Mail
Dong Jiao Zong stated that they aren’t denying the importance of English as a language to master technology or for use in international communication.
However, English is not the native language for the majority of Malaysians and therefore, the education department should avoid sacrificing the majority’s right to learn just because of a demand by an alleged minority who are well-versed in English.

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FYI, Dong Jiao Zong is a collective group comprising of the United Chinese School Teachersâ€™ Association of Malaysia (UCSTAM) a.k.a Jiao Zong and the United Chinese School Committeesâ€™ Association of Malaysia (UCSCAM) a.k.a Dong Zong.
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Torment By Music: How Prisoners In The US Were Tortured By The “Baby Shark” Song

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Prisoners at a state jail in the United States (US) were chained to walls and forced to endure hours of torture from listening to the “Baby Shark” song.

At least four inmates at the Oklahoma County jail were punished by their jailers, by being handcuffed behind their backs and forced to stand and listen to the popular Korean-made children’s tune, at high volumes.
Two prison guards were said to have used the method as a joke to discipline and teach inmates a lesson, while their victims reportedly suffered emotional and physical stress from the experience.
The guards along with their supervisor were finally charged by US courts for committing cruelty against a prisoner.
Musical nightmare
Music and loud sound have been historically used as an instrument of torture and psychological warfare to intimidate or break enemies into submission.
The strategy is employed in warzones as well as used by militaries and intelligence agencies for interrogations and torture.
Loudspeakers deployed by South Korean troops at the Korean Demilitarized Zone (DMZ) which blasts propaganda and K-pop music into North Korea.(Getty Images/BBC)
Popular tracks such as Metallica’s “Enter Sandman”, Eminem’s “White America” as well as the popular kids’ TV show Barney theme song, “I Love You”, were played loudly and repeatedly in order to disorientate and instil fear in detainees at Guantanamo Bay.
More recently, China is said to be deploying loudspeakers and broadcasting Punjabi and Hindi music over its border with India in the Kashmir region as the two nations standoff in a dispute over territory.

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MCO Must Be Extended Beyond Hari Raya Aidilfitri Say Medical Group

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Social distancing is the golden child of breaking the Covid-19 infection chain, keeping the number of cases low to ensure that the healthcare system isn’t overwhelmed. This is the rationale behind Malaysiaâ€™s Movement Control Order (MCO) that began on 18th March and later extended to 14th April.
However, it just might not be enough according to a group of medical professionals at the Academy of Medicine of Malaysia (AMM).
Malay Mail reports that the group is now urging the government to extend the MCO beyond Hari Raya Aidilfitri celebrations.
A premature withdrawal or excessive relaxation of MCO restrictions will potentially undo all the good that has been achieved by staying home these past four weeks. Academy of Medicine of Malaysia via Malay Mail.
The group argues that the balik kampung exodus during the celebrations will negate the effect of the MCO and spread the virus beyond control, especially to the elderly who are at a higher risk.
Risks associated with crowding at R&R stations and failure of social distancing by travellers during this exodus and their subsequent return to urban areas will also need to be taken into consideration.  Academy of Medicine of Malaysia via Malay Mail.
Credit: Choo Choy May/Malay Mail
Hari Raya Aidilfitri is expected to fall on 23rd May, but there are already rumours abound that the MCO will be further extended over Ramadhan. The decision, however, will only be known tomorrow (10th April) where the government is expected to make a much awaited announcement.
Currently, Malaysia records 4,119 confirmed Covid-19 cases with 65 deaths. At least 69 cases were sporadic where the source of infection cannot be traced. With no cure or vaccine available yet, weâ€™re far from beating the virus.

Latest update of the #COVID19 in  Malaysia, April 8. Of the 4,119 confirmed cases, 1,487 had recovered while 65 resulted in deaths. @WHO @WHOMalaysia @WHOWPRO pic.twitter.com/Il9V3fiTuk— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 8, 2020

The war against Covid-19 is far from over â€” many sacrifices have and will continue to be made this year.Academy of Medicine of Malaysia via Malay Mail.

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How Much Heat Can You Take? These Hot Chips Will Definitely Spice Up Your Tongue

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For many, it’s been a while since we’ve had super spicy food like mala or ayam gepuk that’s more minced chili padi than chicken. But Malaysians have always loved our spicy food, so if you want to get back in the spicy groove with some hot chips, or even just as a regular snack, 7-Eleven Malaysia’s got your back.

Level 1
If you’re just here for the fun, not the heat, then a level 1 spicy chip option like the exclusive Wise Cottage Fries New York Spicy Burger would be perfect.
With a mild spicy taste, you get to enjoy the full flavour this classic smoky grilled snack has to offer, but without too much heat.
Level 2
If you genuinely enjoy some spice with your snacks and love that tingle in your mouth, then give level 2 a shot. It does have some heat, enough to know that it’s spicy, but not too much to overwhelm.
The 7-Eleven Hot & Spicy Potato Chips tastes slightly sweet and tangy with a spicy kick that does not overwhelm its other exquisite flavours. Even though it’s their own branded chips, the chips are crunchy and the flavour is worth a try.
You can get all these chip flavours at 7-Eleven stores in Malaysia.(Credit: 7-Eleven Malaysia)
Level 3
Level 3 is for true heat seekers: the ones who always ask for the spicy option, the ones who can eat a whole chili padi with a straight face.
Depending on what kind of snack you’re more keen on, there are two options – the 7-Eleven Corn Snack (Hot & Spicy) and the 7-Eleven Wasabi Potato Chips. Both must-try chips deliver a perfect amount of crunch and will definitely work up a sweat. You’re guaranteed to be addicted to this exclusive power pair!
Level 4
Up for something even spicier? Drumroll, please! The exclusive Herr’s Reaper is a strong crowd-pleaser rated at Level 4.
This bag of tear-jerking flavours is sure to keep your brave tastebuds entertained with each crunch. Maybe have a tissue with you, just as a precaution, to mop up sweat or tears.
Level 5
Level 5 is for the daredevils, the ones whose eyes light up at anything that’s promised to be super spicy. The ones who live for that burning sensation that hurts so good.
To each their own, but if you really want to make a challenge of it, go with the Corntoz Spicy Buldak, Lay’s Max Ghost Pepper, or Samyang Extreme Buldak Zzaldduk Snack.
Just, buy yourself a drink with your chips. Or not.

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Free Face Masks Now Being Handed Out To Malaysians

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Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) is distributing free face masks to Malaysians living in the city.
With face masks and other personal protective equipment (PPE) in short supply across the world due to the onset of the Covid-19 pandemic, the government had promised to give away more than 24 million face masks to members of the public.
  Face masks and sanitizer products are currently in high demand and have become harder to come by,(Credit: The Star)
Previously, Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said that every household would be receiving a total of 4 masks each, and priority would be given to those who are visibly sick.
Some 1 million masks have already been handed out to homes and shelters across KL.
Notably, experts at the World Health Organisation (WHO) and the Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) have repeatedly advocated for the use of PPEs like surgical face masks to be used only by those exhibiting flu symptoms to mitigate the spread of the outbreak and not have the disposable items go to waste.
Despite this, masks have become the hottest accessory of the year.
No one needs masks and PPEs more than frontliners tasked at managing the Covid-19 pandemic, so use your masks sparingly.
The MOH also strictly recommends everyone practice essential hygiene and social distancing to keep ourselves and our communities safe from infection.

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Muhyiddin Wants My Support To Become PM Again, Says Tun M

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Former premier Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad admitted to sitting down with former ally Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin of Bersatu a fortnight ago, where the latter sought for Pejuang’s support to become the prime minister again.

The veteran politician said that he was perplexed by Muhyiddin’s decision in asking for Pejuang’s support despite the party’s poor performance in the last Johor state election, losing all 42 seats it contested in its election debut.
“I don’t know but he asked me (for support). We (Pejuang) are not strong, and we don’t have money, but he still asked us to support him,” Mahathir was quoted by Berita Harian.
Mahathir added that Pejuang doesn’t have enough presence in Parliament to support Muhyiddin’s bid to become the prime minister again.
The party holds four seats out of the total 222 parliamentary seats namely Langkawi, Jerlun, Kubang Pasu and Sri Gading.
Despite saying that no decision has been made so far by Pejuang on the matter, Mahathir however appeared to downplay any form of collaboration with Bersatu.
“I don’t know what to tell Muhyiddin. I am no longer the prime minister, because of Muhyiddin. He backstabbed me, and that is why I am not the prime minister anymore.
“But now he is asking for help from the people he has backstabbed, and since I’m not dead, he has come again to ask for help.”
Mahathir co-founded Bersatu with Muhyiddin in 2017 but decided to leave and form Pejuang following the infamous Sheraton Move which saw the fall of Pakatan Harapan government.

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How A Soymilk Maker Changed My Life

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A friend gifted me a soymilk maker last month. They were considering a coffee machine instead, but I don’t drink coffee (I cling strongly to the stereotype of a tea-drinking writer).

It was a relatively unassuming small kitchen appliance about the size of a blender. The pastel pink colour added a beautiful pop of colour on my kitchen counter.
There are many different kinds of designs at different price points you can choose from.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
And I had no idea how to use it.
The Trial
Although I had read the user manual twice over, I couldn’t really know how to use it. For starters, I didn’t have soybeans.
If you don’t know where to get them, most grocery stores have a dry grain section where they keep the green beans, red beans, lentils, etc. Soybeans will be somewhere here; plain yellow, round, and kind of boring. The good news is that they’re actually really cheap. I picked up 1kg of soybeans for under RM5.
This is all you really need for a big cup of soymilk.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The machine also comes with a little plastic spoon that tells you how much soybeans you should use per brew (about a tablespoon). So I just followed the instructions: one spoon of soybeans, fill up water to the line, and hit the start button.
Some websites suggest washing the soybeans first, some suggest soaking overnight, some suggest soaking then drying before use. I used soybeans directly from the packet without washing, because no one has the time for all that.
That’s all you need for a hot cuppa soymilk: soybeans and water.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The Wait
The one thing I wasn’t sure of was how long it actually takes to “brew” a cup of soymilk. Is it something I leave overnight, like a slowcooker? Is it super fast, like brewing coffee?
It turned out to be something like 90 minutes before the piping hot soymilk was done.
Hot and piping fresh!(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The soymilk machine is actually kind of like a cooker-blender hybrid. It cooks and then grinds up the soybeans into pulp. (The machine will start short bursts of loud grinding. This is perfectly normal, although if you have cats, they might not take kindly to it.)
Yet the best thing about the machine is that you can forget about it, and even if you come back a couple of hours later, the soymilk will still be quite warm.
The Verdict
After using the soymilk maker and drinking super fresh soymilk every week, I can safely say that I am forever spoiled for good, fresh soymilk.
Fresh soymilk smells and tastes like a warm home in the most comforting of ways, kind of like freshly-baked bread.
Fresh soymilk from the soymilk maker.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Plus, you can control exactly how sweet you want it to be– I’ve found that just one to two teaspoons of sugar will do, which melts immediately in the hot soymilk. (If you want cold soymilk, you’ll need the extra step of bottling and chilling it in the fridge, of course.)
The one thing which I strongly recommended to have on hand is a strainer to catch the soybean pulp, otherwise your drink will take on a powdery texture.
Just use whatever you have at home. If the pulpy texture still bothers you, then consider investing in a proper cotton strainer for soymilk.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
There are cotton linens online (similar to those used for coffee), but any kind of fine mesh will do (I use a sieve). Basically, the finer the mesh, the smoother the soymilk.
These soymilk machines aren’t very expensive online (you can easily get one under RM200 on Lazada) and make a great gift for anyone who likes soymilk.
However, the machine I received had all their instructions and buttons in Mandarin– so do double check if there will be English user manuals provided.

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Immigration Dept Explains Procedure For Malaysians To Enter/Exit The Country (Finally)

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The Immigration Department has released an update on the exit and entry procedures for Malaysians after confusion erupted last week over the travel restrictions.

In a circular dated 10 September, Immigration Director-General Datuk Indera Khairul Dzaimee Daud clarified that they have updated the travel procedure for Malaysian citizens who want to leave the country and return to Malaysia during the Restricted Movement Control Order Period (RMCO).
Exit procedure
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The Immigration Department’s exit procedure is divided into two categories, one that requires approval from the department to leave the country and one that does not.
Those who do not need permission from the Immigration Department to leave:
Diplomats and their dependants who need to leave to carry out their dutiesStudents – those who are continuing their studies, or have just received their offer lettersStudents who want to take examsLong Term Social Visit Pass holders of other countries, including Permanent Residents, Employment Pass and others.Employed with a petroleum company or shipping company that requires sign-on to the ship in other countries.
However, the categories above need to provide supporting documents to the immigration officer when exiting the country.
Those who require approval from Immigration Department to leave the country:
Malaysians who have had a history of entry into Malaysia during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.Recently received employment offerAttending a meeting, seminar, exhibition or business affairsEmergenciesAccompanying their child to study
The Immigration Department also outlined that those who want to leave for holidays and social visits to family members overseas are not allowed to do so.
Entry procedure
Credit: Malay Mail/Miera Zulyana
Malysians who have, or have not exited the country during the Movement Control Order (MCO) period are allowed to enter the country without seeking prior approval from the Immigration Department.
However, they are not allowed to leave the country again without getting approval from the Immigration Department, even though they are long term pass holders of another country.
Malaysians entering from a banned country, or a long term pass holder from a banned country are allowed to enter, even though they have exited the country during the MCO period.
PROSEDUR TERKINI BAGI WARGANEGARA MALAYSIA YANG INGIN KELUAR NEGARA DAN MASUK SEMULA KE MALAYSIA pic.twitter.com/FD2eC077gx— MalaysiaEmbassy@DC (@MYembassyWDC) September 11, 2020
The entry procedure is particularly important as there have been reports of Malaysians stranded in the airport for hours as officials on the ground are unsure if the new entry ban for 23 countries with high Covid-19 cases applied to them as well.
Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob later affirmed during the entry ban announcement on 1st September that Malaysian citizens cannot be barred from returning.
READ MORE: Malaysians Stranded In KLIA For Hours After Being Denied Entry Over Travel Ban Confusion
For more details on the travel procedure and visa status, visit the Immigration Department’s website (HERE).

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Six More EMCO Zones In Selayang Baru And Gombak

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According to Malay Mail, the seventh phase of the Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO) involves an additional six zones in Selayang Baru and Gombak.
These six zones will be under stricter lockdown until May 3, 2020. Residents here will not be allowed to leave the area and no visitors are allowed as all exit and entry points will be closed off.
The zones placed under this EMCO are:
Zone A: Jalan Indah 3 and Jalan Indah 5A, Selayang Indah, Gombak, Selangor
Zone B: Jalan Indah 21, Lembah Indah, Selayang Baru, Gombak, Selangor
Zone C: Jalan Besar Selayang Baru, Jalan 1 dan Jalan Indah 21, Selayang Baru, Gombak, Selangor
Zone D: Jalan 3, 5, 7 and 9, Selayang Baru, Gombak, Selangor
Zone E: Jalan 2, 4, 6 and 8, Selayang Baru, Gombak, Selangor
Zone F: Blok A, B and C, Selayang Makmur, Gombak, Selangor

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JDT’s Hummer Tour Became The Latest Tourist Attraction In Johor

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For only RM30, visitors will be able to experience riding in a Hummer limousine around Johor Darul Ta’zim’s (JDT) world-class Sultan Ibrahim Stadium.

The ride, which is launched today, is among the new attractions open to the public at the Malaysian footballing giant’s stadium.
“The JDT Hummer Tour will allow visitors to ride the luxury Hummer limousine provided here (at the stadium) for 10 minutes and see for themselves the iconic football stadium of Johor Darul Ta’zim,” JDT Football Club Commercial Unit head Kevin Ramalingam was quoted by Berita Harian.
Kevin added that the JDT Hummer Tour will operate every Friday to Sunday, from 9am to 6pm.
Tickets are available at the ticketing counter at the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium.
The Sultan Ibrahim Stadium, located in Iskandar Puteri, has become JDT’s new home ground since 2020.

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Bringing Malaysians Together, One Toast Bread At A Time

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For more than 18 years, Kopitiam Kita has been a melting pot of the ‘Keluarga Malaysia’ spirit.

The extensive menu selection makes Kopitiam Kita in Kota Bharu a popular choice among locals looking to start the day with a hearty breakfast.
Kopitiam Kita is also a must-visit location for visitors on holiday or on a working trip to Kota Bharu.
The piece-de-resistance is the ‘roti titab’ – a combination between slices of toast, kaya and half-boiled eggs.
Workers preparing roti titab at Kopitiam Kita. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Kopitiam Kita was founded 18 years ago by Wong Nye Hua, a Hokkien from Raub, Pahang.
The coffee shop – which is also the family home – started with only 18 tables. Now, they have 108 tables!
Wong said the business never looked back since he invented roti titab in 2010.
Today, there are 22 varieties of roti titab, the most famous being the classic and pandan version.
In fact, roti titab is so famous that the brand name is trademarked by Wong.
The accepted wisdom is that long lines are bad for business, but not for Kopitiam Kita. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Money Matters, But Money Isn’t Everything
Customers have been asking them to open branches in Klang Valley and other big cities.
Wong said profit is essential, but it isn’t everything.
We want to retain the quality of the food. The satisfaction of knowing that your efforts brighten up the day for people, that’s priceless. Furthermore, we have an agreement with tourist associations not to open branches to maintain its exclusivity. Kopitiam Kita founder Wong Nye Hua to TRP
Kopitiam Kita has been visited by many celebrities and famous people whose photos are plastered all over the coffee shop.
The big names include former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin, and Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah, to name a few.
A photo of Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin and health director-general Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah at Kopitiam Kita. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Feeding The Multitude
Not all Malaysians are fortunate to have a roof above their heads and have at least one meal per day.
This is why, every first day of Chinese New Year, Wong and his family would open up his restaurant for the public to eat for free.
We just want to provide good food, some happiness and love, and make a difference.Kopitiam Kita founder Wong Nye Hua to TRP
Wong said they not only distribute food, but they also take the time to talk to fellow Malaysians so that they may learn more about them.
After all, as Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob said, Malaysians are one family, said Wong.
Besides roti titab, a wide variety of local delicacies are also available to satisfy the tastebud. (Credit: Fernando Fong)

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Water disruptions to affect 120,000 households in Gombak and KL tomorrow: How to prepare

Attention to those living in Gombak and Kuala Lumpur!
Expect temporary water disruptions in your area on Oct 31 as Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) will be carrying out emergency valve replacement work at the Kepong Estate Pool area which is experiencing a serious leak.
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The repair work will affect a total of 120 areas in Gombak and another 57 areas in Kuala Lumpur with as much as 119,630 users afflicted by the disruption.
The maintenance work is expected to take about 23 hours starting from 9pm on Thursday (Oct 31) to 8pm on Friday (Sept 1).
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What can you do?
Air Selangor has advised for you to store adequate water supply for use during the disruption to avoid any inconveniences.
The repair work will take some time so you might want to store up a few containers with water to ensure that you have plenty of water for drinking, cooking and other activities such as washing clothes and bathing.
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If you’re unable to stock up on water, the water services provider also announced that they will mobilise water tanks. However, they would be prioritising premises with critical and urgent requirements.
You can view which areas will be affected by the disruption here.

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Malaysian Teacher Dedicated To Teaching Orang Asli Children Recognised As Top 10 Finalist For Global Teacher Prize

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Meet Samuel Isaiah, a Malaysian teacher known for his incredible work in educating Orang Asli children, and now a top 10 finalist for the prestigious Global Teacher Prize!

In partnership with UNESCO, the Global Teacher Prize 2020 awards US$1 million to a teacher who has made an outstanding contribution to the profession.
Selected from over 12,000 nominations and applications from over 140 countries around the world, truly no one is more deserving of his recognition than Samuel Isaiah, popularly known as Cikgu Sam.
Malaysian teacher Samuel Isaiah has been named a top ten finalist for the Global Teacher Prize 2020, in partnership with @UNESCO. Now in its sixth year, the US$1 million award is the largest prize of its kind. @samuel_isaiah87 #teachersmatter #gtp2020 #tuesdaymotivation pic.twitter.com/8pAuRe9Mrk— Global Teacher Prize (@TeacherPrize) October 27, 2020
In fact, most of you may have already heard of the 33-year-old Cikgu Sam as the teacher who went viral in 2019 for transforming the lives of his Orang Asli students at Sekolah Kebangsaan Runchang, Pahang.
As an English language teacher, he faced an especially difficult challenge as the school is known as the one of the worst-performing in the district.
Other teachers told him “Samuel, you don’t have to do much, they’re just Orang Asli ” while the indigineous students themselves were at a loss with English and rarely attended school.
Determined to change this perception, Cigku Sam began making lessons uniquely appealing to the students – with a ukulele.
He collected funds to give every student an instrument to play and sing while learning the language. He also would go to the Runchang Orang Asli settlement twice a week after school hours to conduct English lessons under trees.
Credit: Facebook
But it didn’t stop there.
Cikgu Sam set up a crowdfunding project to create a fully equipped modern classroom with tablets and computers. With technology on their side, he also launched an e-mail exchange programme called ‘Asli E-Pal’ for the students to write to volunteers across the country and overseas as well.
As a result, the students have rapidly improved their passing rate for English from a meagre 30% to an average of 80%!
Credit: Facebook
These efforts have resulted in a paradigm shift of what indigenous children are considered capable of academically.Global Teacher Prize
Congratulations Cikgu Sam!

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This Is How LRT Commuters Are ‘Trapped’ By Ramadan Bazaar

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As the annual Ramadan bazaar started, some LRT commuters were surprised.

They had parked their cars in parking lots with a Ramadan bazaar.
As a result, the cars were stuck in the bazaar and LRT commuters had to wait for the hawkers to close their stalls before moving the car home.
Recently, social media was flooded with photos of multiple cars trapped in a Ramadan bazaar, causing heated discussions among netizens.
According to the photos uploaded, a Ramadan bazaar was set up in an open-air parking space in a commercial area.
Most traders ignored the cars and set up stalls in front of the parking spaces or cars that have not been moved.
Sure enough, people flocked to buy food and prepare to break their fast at home.
Some netizens said that it happened in Puchong Prima Gardens.

It is understood that there is an MRT station near Puchong Prima Gardens, so every day, many people park their cars in the parking spaces of the nearby commercial centre.
They then take the LRT to go to work or go shopping.
Not Without Warning
The city council had put up notices as early as a month ago, reminding people to move their cars out of the way before the specified time to “give way” to the Ramadan bazaar.
In this regard, some netizens hope the local council can re-plan and find a new location for the Ramadan bazaar.
After all, it is a legal parking space and should not be a place for hawkers to operate.
Many commuters who work in urban areas usually park their cars in the outdoor parking spaces of the MRT station.
However, some netizens disagreed as the Ramadan bazaar in the area has always been operating at the same spot.
Therefore, the public should understand the situation.

You’re sure to have a blast at Ramadan bazaars. (Video: Destinasi TV)

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Allow For Politicians To Hold Election Campaigns On TV, Radio & Social Media, Says PKR MP

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As the Chini State Assembly seat by-election in Pahang is set to commence in July, politicians are asking for some space to campaign and promote themselves to the public.
Parliament Special Select Committee on Election Chairperson and Ledang Member of Parliament (MP) Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh is asking the Election Commission (EC) to cooperate with government and private controlled media channels to allow Chini candidates to campaign on-the-air.
With the threat of Covid-19 still looming about, Syed Ibrahim said that broadcasting the election campaign via TV, radio as well as through online and social media channels, would provide the best opportunity for candidates to disseminate information and for the public to be informed.
Pakatan Harapan (PH) supporters campaigning during the 14th general election.(Credit: Shafwan Zaidon/Malay Mail)
Syed Ibrahim who is also Johor’s PKR Chairman said that the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (KKMM) was set to provide internet coverage if campaigning in Chini is to be allowed online.
He suggested that content such as political debates could be aired so that the public has the chance to learn more about their constituency’s candidates.
Syed Ibrahim also adds his concern that online means of campaigning would not work as well to reach mass audiences in rural kampung areas as well as the Orang Asli communities.
Recently, the EC had released its standard operating procedure (SOP) for the upcoming Chini by-election which included hygiene and social distancing measures and bans on public gatherings as well as political “walkabouts” where parties and candidates would essentially parade door-to-door to visit constituents.
The EC also issued recommendations for politicians to campaign through online and social media channels.
Barisan Nasional (BN) candidates during their walkabout in Selangor in 2018.(Credit: Twitter/@TSNO_Online)
Based on our quick research, Malaysia has no specific rules and restrictions against election campaigning through broadcast and online media channels according to provisions listed in the country’s Election Act 1958, the Election Commission Act 1957, and the Election Offences Act 1954.

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[Watch] Woman Claiming To Be Senior Police Officer Insults Lance Corporal

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A video of a woman claiming to be a senior police officer insulting a low-ranking officer in a food court in Gombak, Selangor, has gone viral on social media.

In the video, the woman can be heard raising her voice and using abusive language towards the male member with the rank of lance corporal.
She told him he didn’t deserve to talk to her because of his lower rank.
The incident is believed to have happened on Thursday and involved a case of impersonation in the area.

When the police asked for the woman’s identity card after receiving a complaint from the public, she refused to give it.
She asked the police to state her fault before yelling and insulting the low-ranking police officer.
After the video went viral, netizens condemned the woman’s actions if it was true that she was a senior police officer.
Police Identify Suspect And Call Her To Testify
Selangor OCPD Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said police had identified the civil servant suspect and called her to testify.
Two investigation papers have been opened for further investigation related to the incident.

The incident has sparked outrage on social media, with many condemning the woman’s behaviour towards a fellow police officer.
The video has also raised concerns about the behaviour of those in positions of authority and their treatment of subordinates.

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“We Can Share” BFFs Looking For Man Who Can Marry Them Both

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Sharing is caring? Two heads are better than one? The more the merrier? … We could go on, but that’s not what you’re here for now is it?

So a duo of best friends from the East Coast has a very specific #BFFGoals in mind and are in search of a potential husband who can sweep both of them off their feet.
A Facebook page called “Viral Sensasi Malaysia” which frequently shares personal advertisements of people looking for their soulmates caught netizens’ attention with a posting about two single women who are allegedly looking for a man who can marry both of them together in one go.
If possible, we want a husband that can marry us both because we’re best friends and don’t mind.via Viral Sensasi Malaysia/Facebook
Based on the post, one of the ladies was supposedly a 27-year-old from Pasir Puteh, Kelantan and owns a laundromat, while the other was a 31-year-old single mother from Bestu, Terengganu who works on her own.
The two hoped to find someone out there that could accept the both of them together but was also okay if no man can step up to the plates.
Looking for someone that can accept the both of us as we are. If there’s someone who cannot accept us both, it’s fine. We’re only trying to find someone who can.via Viral Sensasi Malaysia/Facebook

Besides attracting suitors from different parts of the world…
(Credit: Viral Sensasi Malaysia via Facebook)
… People we’re also quarrelling over what to make of the BFF’s polygamous relationship goals.
Some commenters showed support to the duo believing that it was okay as long as it made them happy.
(Credit: Viral Sensasi Malaysia via Facebook)
Meanwhile, quite a large number of comments disagreed with what the two friends had in mind and accused them of being “easy”.
(Credit: Viral Sensasi Malaysia via Facebook)

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TWO Brand New Sailor Moon Movies Are Coming To Malaysian Netflix In June!

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Who doesn’t remember watching Sailor Moon on NTV7 back before internet was a thing?

Well, now even after the internet is a thing, Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon is still around! This time, she will be coming to Netflix globally (outside of Japan) on 3 June 2021!
Pretty Guardian Sailor Moon: Eternal The Movie is the latest movie which will be shown in two parts (Part 1 & Part 2), both of which will be available on Netflix. It will be part of Netflix’s quickly-expanding list of anime titles.
Part 1 and Part 2 of the movie originally premiered in Japanese cinemas in January and February 2021 respectively.
The plot and theme of the two movies is based on the ‘Dream Arc‘ of the original manga series and will feature the Sailor Guardians’ growth in both their personal lives and ‘Sailor’ lives. Chibi-Usa and all the other Sailor Guardians will be making an appearance.

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“Mouthy” Inspector Sheila Takes To Facebook In Search Of Future Husband

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Suspended police officer Sheila Sharon Steven Kumar who made headlines after videos of her berating lower ranking officers went viral, has turned to Facebook to find a potential “mappilai” (groom) and the response is surprisingly positive.

Over the weekend, Sheila posted on Facebook stating that any single men out there who wished to marry her could let her know in the comment section and they might end up going on a date with her.
However, there were certain conditions that these men must fulfil. Those who successfully fulfil the conditions set will get to meet Sheila’s father and bring their relationship to the next level.
Sheila also stated that any single men regardless of age, religion, race, and profession could “apply”.

While some would assume many may not be brave enough to attempt based on the Sheila they saw in the viral videos, a surpirisingly large number of men commented “YES” on her post.

Moreover there were even people who congratulated her for the bold move.

However, there were netizens who made jokes out of it and pointed out that she needs to get her anger in control.

Two investigation papers had been opened against Sheila under Section 506 and Section 186 of the Penal Code due to the viral incidents.
READ MORE: “Inspector Sheila” Slapped With Suspension, Multiple Investigation Papers Open Against Her
Many who have watched the videos may have perceived Sheila to be aggressive, bossy, mouthy and never backs down from telling her opinions.
However, as the saying goes, never judge a book by its cover.

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[Watch] Major Highways Already Jam-Packed As The Aidilfitri Road Trip Begins

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After two years of not being able to return home for Hari Raya celebration, it seems that Malaysian has started their balik kampung trip for this year’s Aidilfitri.

According to The Star, traffic has been slow all over Malaysia earlier today.
In Kuala Lumpur
As of 1.54pm, the English daily reported that traffic is moving slowly from USJ to Seafield as well as from Shah Alam to Seafield in Kuala Lumpur.
The same also happens from Putrajaya to Saujana Putra.
Meanwhile, it’s been slower than usual traffic from Kota Damansara heading to Bukit Lanjan while vehicles from Subang to Dataran Prima are crawling.
RTM also reported that traffic beginning to slow at the Jalan Duta Toll earlier today.
KUALA LUMPUR, 20 Apr- Tinjauan trafik oleh kru RTM di Plaza Tol Jalan Duta sekitar pukul 2.45 petang mendapati bilangan kenderaan semakin bertambah.https://t.co/tU0ZBiV8cjWartawan: Adliyah Habibullah‘Yang sahih di Berita RTM’#RTM #BeritaRTM #infotrafik #infotrafikmalaysia pic.twitter.com/Edi8DcTTlk— Berita RTM (@beritartm) April 29, 2022
In Johor
Meanwhile, Johor Traffic Police Enforcement updated that the traffic is still moving smoothly in the state.
Credit: Johor Traffic Police Enforcement
In Perak
Those traveling from Gua Tempurung to Gopeng are expected to experience slow-moving traffic.
In Penang
Slow-moving traffic is expected from Autocity Juru to Prai, as well as from Seberang Jaya to Sungai Dua.
Tips and tricks to make the journey home smoother
Since it’s the first time in two years for families to be able to celebrate Hari Raya, everyone is expecting the jam to be really bad this entire holiday week.
Fortunately, Malaysians have some perks to make the journey home a little bit smoother.
For one, road users in all vehicle classes will not need to pay tolls on 30 highways nationwide between 30 April to 1 May and 7 May to 8 May.
READ MORE: Free & Discount Toll Rates On 30 Highways This Hari Raya
Additionally, JKR has provided suggestions of alternative routes in hopes to relieve the traffic on the main roads.
READ MORE: Hate Sitting In Traffic? Check Out These Alternative Routes When You Balik Kampung For Raya
As always, it’s always recommended to travel earlier or during off-peak hours such as early in the morning to beat the traffic.
Last but not least, remember to rest well, travel safely and have a great Hari Raya.

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