Philippine’s Billionaire Frank Lao Invests In ZUS Coffee

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Following Farm Fresh’s move to acquire 65% stake in The Inside Scoop, yet another local food and beverage business attracted an international investor.

The Star reported that Philippine’s billionaire Frank Lao is expanding his portfolio by investing in ZUS Coffee.
Frank invested in the home-grown coffee chain for a 35% stake.
The investment is aimed at introducing ZUS Coffee to the Philippines market.
Frank owns two well-known brands in the country; Choi Garden restaurant and Gloria Maris.
The deal was signed by Choi Garden restaurant company chief operating officer Janica Lao, while ZUS Coffeewas represented by its co-founder Ian Chua.
According to The Star, Janica said ZUS Coffee is not looking at franchising as all their stores are owned by the company, and they aim to be the local champions.
ZUS Coffee’s growth in Malaysia has been very quick in the last three years and they are incredibly determined in serving the local Malaysian market with localised flavours. We believe that they will do the same thing in the Philippines market.Choi Garden restaurant company chief operating officer Janica Lao
What is ZUS Coffee?
It is a fairly new local coffee place, having started just before the pandemic in 2019. Despite the country going into lockdown in 2020, the brand now has 197 outlets nationwide.
As is the case with any businesses, ZUS Coffee has had its share of controversies.
A customer once shared she chewed on a cockroach while drinking the salted caramel latte she ordered from ZUS Coffee.
The company apologised and she was offered complimentary free-flow food for a week as compensation.
READ MORE: Roach Rage: Crunchy Insect Found In Coffee, Zus Offers Food As Apology
The company was also on the receiving end of criticism over a 5 sen issue.
READ MORE: Malaysian Coffee Chain Gets Roasted By Public Over 5-Cent Change And Tactless Remark On Socmed
Most recently, a customer found mold in her sausage roll.
READ MORE: Customer Finds Mould On ZUS Coffee’s Sausage Roll, Company Apologises
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ZUS Coffee is also known for its app-based ordering system where they log 800k active users monthly.
As reported by The Sun, Chua said the company is working to increase the number of app users through various promotional initiatives.
We have a few incentives available through the app that encourages customers to drink our coffee and tell their relatives and friends about it.Co-founder of ZUS Coffee Ian Chua

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“HIV A Punishment From God” Says Perlis Medical Officer Before Getting Crucified Online

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“Inaccurate and unnecessary,” was the opinion conveyed by netizens when they flagged a local doctor’s assistant in Perlis for posting content discriminating against HIV patients on TikTok.

Videos circulating online show a man identified as Mohd Izham, who’s said to be an assistant medical officer at the Kuala Perlis government health clinic, telling a story about a patient that came in to be treated for venereal disease.
“It’s either one of three things, HIV, syphilis or gonorrhoea, so I ordered a blood test. When the results came, it confirmed that Azrul (not the patient’s real name) had HIV. HIV positive boh,” said Mohd Izham in the clip and described how the patient was beyond shocked when receiving the news.
Besides explaining in explicit detail the condition of his patient’s genitals, the assistant made rather insensitive claims that HIV, or the human immunodeficiency virus, was created by God as punishment for adulterers.
“Why did God created HIV? It’s to punish adulterers and immoral people. God made no cure for HIV boh,” he said while preaching for people to stop sinning.
The assistant later went on to describe how safe sex practices, like wearing condoms, had no effect at preventing someone from getting HIV if God wanted them to get it.
It’s not just you who would be ashamed, your parents and family will be embarrassed.Mohd Izham via TikTok/Twitter
Sambungan. Nasihat aku, kalau memang dah ada simptom sebarang penyakit kelamin, pegi cepat jumpa doktor.Dan kalau boleh, spend sikit duit, pegi buat test STD kat private lab. Few hours (2 jam ke 1/2 hari biasanya) akan dpt result. pic.twitter.com/hfHvRJhzPn— Indra (@ardnie) September 28, 2021
Mohd Izham’s TikTok account where he posted the video has apparently now been deactivated.
Obviously, the video invited criticism from Malaysians online who say that the information provided by the medical officer was both inaccurate and prejudice towards HIV patients.
Sebuah video TikTok yang telah dirakamkan oleh seorang pekerja kesihatan (Health Care Worker) di utara Malaysia telah menyebarkan maklumat yang tidak tepat dan menambahkan stigma dan diskriminasi terhadap orang yang hidup dengan HIV.1/4 pic.twitter.com/i6lg2Sx0JL— Malaysian AIDS Council (@myAIDScouncil) September 29, 2021
First, let’s put out the facts
HIV is a virus that attacks the body’s immune system, making a person more susceptible to other diseases.
There is currently no effective cure against the virus and once a person is infected, they have it for life, and the only sure way to know if a person has it is to get tested.
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HIV can be transmitted to other people via the exchange of bodily fluids such as blood, semen, vaginal secretions, and even breast milk. Mothers with HIV can also transmit the virus over to their children during pregnancy and birth.
There are three stages of HIV: acute, chronic and the final stage which is known as Acquired Immunodeficiency Syndrome or AIDS.
However, with proper and immediate medical care, HIV can be controlled to prevent a person from developing AIDS, and help people live long healthy lives.
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With the right treatment, an HIV positive patient can suppress the virus enough that they themselves aren’t transmissive to spread the virus to others.
Of course, they say that prevention is always better than finding a cure, thus people are advised to take on practices like safe sex, among others.
Sexual assault victims are also advised to seek immediate medical attention, and there are medications like post-exposure prophylaxis (PEP) that a person can take to prevent from getting HIV after recent exposure to the virus.
Overall, just like most earthly diseases inflicting mankind, HIV is not a death sentence.

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“I’m Not Racist” Terengganu PAS Adun Criticised Over Twitter Posts

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Jabi assemblyman and Terengganu state exco Dr Azman Ibrahim has once again earned the wrath of netizens as some of his social media posts were deemed an attempt to incite racial tension.

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One of the tweets dated 16 February showed Azman allegedly waxing lyrical about the old days by posting up a picture showing a Malay man being pulled on a rickshaw by a Chinese man.
Suatu ketika dulu di tanahairku… pic.twitter.com/QPfPHZjr6A— Dr Azman Ibrahim (@Dr_AzmanIbrahim) February 16, 2023
Another string of tweets on the same day was a play on fear-mongering. He claimed that the Malays would suffer if the non-Malay business owners hid product stocks, increase the price of products, or refuse to sell to Malay customers.
He also claimed that the non-Malays are afraid of the Malay people boycotting their businesses via the ‘Buy Muslim First’ (BMF) campaign because the Malay people are the ones helping to prop up the businesses owned by other races.
He ended his tweets by saying he’s not a racist but has the guts to speak the truth.
Kenapa kita terlalu pesimis dan negatif? Sedarkah kita bahawa kuasa beli orang Melayu yang menghidupkan perniagaan bangsa lain di banyak negeri di Malaysia. Mereka sangat takut kalau orang Melayu boikot. Kita buat kempen BMF mereka dah kalut.— Dr Azman Ibrahim (@Dr_AzmanIbrahim) February 16, 2023
His remarks online have drawn criticism from netizens. They pointed out his thinking flaws and said people like him are the cause of racial tension and disharmony if they’re left unchecked.
Regarding the picture he uploaded, netizens pointed out that the British during the colonial era loved Malays who would quickly turn their backs on their people and homeland once they were offered titles and riches.
There was also a racial hierarchy in each race during those times and only the wealthy could enjoy privileges.
Thus, there was nothing to be proud of in the “good old days” and it’s just a false sense of nostalgia.
If anything, netizens think the image is a testament to the grit and hard work of Chinese immigrants and slaves in those days.
Some netizens also condemned Azman’s second tweet for being unIslamic due to its racist nature.
They advised Azman to expand his thinking outside Kelantan and Terengganu, and to show a good example of Islam while conducting business with the other races, instead of being prejudiced.
the person who tweeted this jus wanna provoke racism— Danny Gunners For Life🇲🇾 (@DanBGunners) February 17, 2023
Saya rasa, rusuhan kaum bermula dengan tweet-tweet seperti ini. https://t.co/RLz4SWihLW— Roman Akramovich (@SyedAkramin) February 17, 2023
Your racial superiority fantasies are interesting: they speak of a false nostalgia, deep personal insecurities, a fetishisation of status symbols, a lack an understanding of inter-generational wealth creation & ultimately of an impoverished & crippling feeling of entitlement.— Sharaad C. Kuttan (@SharaadKuttan) February 17, 2023
Back during the colonial era, the British loved Malays like these because they knew offering even a glint of status and money they would turn against their own country, people, friends, and family in a heartbeat. Cause that’s their true religion, wealth and power. https://t.co/qnyiUZOBQU— Syed Emir (@syedemir94) February 17, 2023
Perlu ingat juga,zaman dulu yg hidup mewah golongan bangsawan.rakyat marhaen tu tak dpt privilege.semua bangsa sama pada zaman tu,ada hierarchy dlm bangsa itu sendiri.apa yg awk cuba sampai kan di sini?— notak (@drnotak) February 17, 2023
sejarah zmn dlu, stiap kaum da hierarki trsendiri dr bangsawan ke marhen biasa. bgituh jga sampai skrng, da B40,M40 dn T20 tk kira kaum. tp benda yb nk sampai tuh ada brbaur prkauman. careful, ada sultan titah henti pihak eksploitasi isu agama, kaum untk tujuan politik.— Kungzapps (@kungzapps) February 17, 2023
So Dr, Tuan, what you are saying is we are only moving forward because of the quiet tenacity and strong work ethic of the Chinese community? And also that slavery lagi best. Faham.— YBeeee #MP4UluKatak (@YBeeee) February 17, 2023
Well at least they worked their way up and good for them. You can’t say the same.— DuckyMomoStanAcc (@HolyCannoli09) February 17, 2023
Saja jer nak tanya. Islam ajar rasis ka? Islam ajar fasis ka?— NoBody (@mikerisan) February 16, 2023
adakah ini style Nabi dan Sahabat2 buat bisnes di Madinah?Masa tu cabaran bukan shj racism tapi lebih dahsyat lg – Yahudi, Quraishi, Kafir2 lain. Pakar2 bisnes wajib analyse sirah ini dan mana2 yg baik diinternalise dlm MADANI. Tk perlu satu lg BMF atau apa2 yg memecahkan ukhuwah— Firasat HjRukin | Orang tua Tuiter (@HjRukin) February 16, 2023
Rezeki tu datang dari Allah .. dalam berurusan dengan bangsa lain kita tunjukkan bagaimana akhlak seorang islam .. bukan menanam sifat prejudis— sams21🇲🇾🇲🇾💕💕 (@sams2110) February 16, 2023

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Alliance Bank Introduces M’sia’s First Visa Virtual Credit Card Dynamic Card Number

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Alliance Bank today introduced the Dynamic Card Number feature in its Alliance Bank Visa Virtual Credit Card (VVCC), in partnership with Visa, CTOS Digital Berhad, RinggitPlus, YTL Communications, and Touch ‘n Go Digital.

The enhanced feature generates a randomised 16-digit credit card number for every transaction which includes e-commerce, streaming and subscription services.
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The single-use Dynamic Card Number offers a more secure and safer way of making daily purchases and minimises the customers’ exposure to fraudulent risks, identity thefts and other financial scams. It also reduces the production of plastic credit cards and helps to lower the credit card footprint on online channels.
Users also have the flexibility to determine a dedicated Dynamic Card Number as well as the number of times it can be used for a particular subscription service.
The fully online application process is fast and simple, with digital submission of supporting documents such as EPF statements or salary slips. Successful applicants will be notified through a push notification.
How The VVCC Dynamic Card Number Works
A mock-up of how the VVCC works. (credit: Tech TRP)
Users can generate a random 16-digit number that lasts for 30 minutes for immediate one-time use or subscription services.
They can copy and paste the generated numbers on to any digital platform. Upon completion of the transaction, the generated numbers will automatically be cancelled.
How To Apply For VVCC
Download the allianceonline Mobile (AOM) app from Google Play Store or Apple App Store.Tap on the virtual credit card icon located at the top right of the AOM login page.Proceed with the VVCC application by providing personal and income details, taking photos of the front and back of your identity card, and uploading an EPF statement or proof of income.You will receive both app push and SMS notifications on the status of the application.
Alliance Bank is also running two promotions related to the VVCC.
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For more information about Alliance Bank VVCC, you can visit HERE.

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Man Gunned Down In Bandar Sunway, Video Captures Suspects Fleeing

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A 32-year-old man was gunned down at a telecommunication accessories shop in Bandar Sunway, Subang Jaya.

The victim was shot twice in the incident which took place at 1.35pm yesterday, as reported by Bernama.
The victim also had past criminal records for robbery and theft.
According to Subang Jaya District Police chief ACP Wan Azlan Wan Mamat the victim was found lying in a pool of blood when the police arrived at the scene. The victim was then rushed to the Serdang Hospital, where he was pronounced dead.
From initial investigations, it was found that three suspects entered the premises and one of them fired at the victim.
He also said that police recovered two bullet casings, one bullet shrapnel, one bullet and a pair of slippers at the scene.
Videos of the incident have been making their rounds on social media.
From one of the videos that was shared by @mynewshub, the suspects could be seen getting into what looked like a Nissan Almera and fleeing.
Video baru termasuk ketika mangsa ditembak turut ada di Channel kami pic.twitter.com/w078W1vMQy— MYNEWSHUB (@mynewshub) June 14, 2023
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code and police are also looking into the possibility of secret society involvement.
Wan Azlan urged anyone with information to call the investigating officer ASP Ahmad Faizal Shaikh Ab Rahim at 019-750666, or the police at the Subang Jaya District Control Centre at 03-78627100.

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19 Police Officers From IPD Cheras Tested Positive For Covid-19

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19 personnel from Cheras district police headquarters tested positive for Covid-19, according to reports.

Although they were tested positive, KL Police Chief Datuk Saiful Azly Kamaruddin said the police station will be operating as usual.
Although the 19 personnel have tested positive for Covid-19, the police station and IPD Cheras will operate as usual by abiding by standard operating procedures (SOPs) that the government has put in place to curb the transmission of Covid-19.KL Police Chief Datuk Saiful Azly Kamaruddin via NST
They are classified under the “Baiduri Cluster” – after the index case was an individual who tested positive during a pre-operation screening on 7 October.
Currently the officer is being admitted to Sungai Buloh Hospital for treatment.
Saiful said other members are still waiting for their results from the District Health Officer.
This isn’t the first time that law enforcement has been affected by the coronavirus as PJ Police Chief Nik Ezanee Mohd Faisal has to undergo a 14-day quarantine after coming into contact with a Covid-19-positive individual.

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The (pink) minibus is back next month in KL!

Today on Twitter, Rapid KL announced their newest service: the Mini Bus!

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They didn’t specifically say it was going to be the old PINK minibus, but we just can’t help reminisce the good ‘ol days on the bus anyway!

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According to Rapid Bus Chief Executive Officer Muhammad Yazurin Sallij, the new mini busses will only be able to carry 31 passengers at a time, unlike their normal busses which can shuttle 64 people at one time.
Currently, the re-introduction of the minibuses are at a trial stage.

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The trial is planned to run for three months from September 1 to November 29 on route T300.
During this time, only 3 buses will be used to shuttle passengers between Ampang Point and Bukit Indah hub via Jalan Rasmi.

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Yazurin reports that the minibus will run at a frequency of every  15 minutes during peak hours and every 25 minutes at other times.
If the service receives good feedback from the public, the minibuses might be coming back for good! And on more routes too!

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Did you know it has been over 20 years since the minibus cruised the roads of Kuala Lumpur?
Once popular between the 1970s and 1990s, it ceased to exist to make way for bigger buses to accommodate the ever-increasing number of city people.
However, the relaunch of the minibus is expected to help access neighbourhoods with narrow roads.

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Help give feedback to the Rapid KL team by calling their helpline at 03 7885 2585 or by emailing your suggestions to suggest@rapidkl.com.my.
So are you guys excited with this piece of news?


Pregnant Woman Shot Dead In Car: Kelantan Police On A Manhunt To Find Shooter

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Kelantan police have launched a manhunt for a suspect who is believed to have shot dead a pregnant woman and left her in a car at the roadside in Kampung Repek, Kelantan.

Pasir Mas police chief Nasaruddin M Nasir said the police are looking for a 21-year-old man named Zulhakimy Aiman Suhaidruddin, commonly known as Aimay, from Kampung Pak Jak in Pasir Mas, Harian Metro reported.
Anyone who knows Zulkahimy or has any information is urged to contact investigating officer Nor Mazura Yaacob at 013-9405819 or any nearby police station.
The case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
READ MORE: Kes Tembak Wanita Hamil: Polis Sedang Buru ‘Aimay’ Untuk Bantu Siasatan
Farrah Emirah (right) was shot dead and abandoned in a car. Image: TRP File
On 4 June, 26-year-old Farrah Emirah Mazlan was found dead in a car with gunshot wounds on her abdomen.
She was 7 months pregnant with a baby boy and a single mother to three children aged between 3 and 10.
The police found a bullet shell casing behind the driver’s seat in the rear legroom area and believe it was shot from a .38 automatic pistol.
READ MORE: Jealousy Might Be A Motive In Pregnant Woman’s Murder In Kelantan
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Police Shoot Car Tires To Stop Suspected Drug Trafficker From Fleeing

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The Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) doesn’t seem to hamper criminal activities as the police had to fire a few rounds at a vehicle in an attempt to arrest a man suspected of distributing drugs on Jalan Sentul last night.

Acting on a tip-off, the police initially asked the suspect, a 38-year-old man, to step out of his vehicle before the he stepped on the gas and rammed an unmarked police car while trying to reverse his Proton Saga.
Then, in a scene straight out of a Hollywood action movie, the police shot several rounds at the vehicle in an attempt to stop the escape.

Police fired several rounds of shots at the rear right-hand tyre and front tyre but the suspect still tried to flee by driving up the curb. Police then shot the left front tyre and the car came to a stop. Police immediately arrested the suspect.Kuala Lumpur Police chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim via Awani
Upon searching the vehicle, the police found 450 grammes of heroin and 151 grammes of syabu under the front passenger and driver seats of the car.
It was reported that the man already had five previous drug-related crimes and also tested positive for methamphetamines and amphetamines.
He will be investigated according to Sections 39B and 15(1)(a) of the Dangerous Drugs Act 1952

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66-yo auntie robbed, found tied up & blindfolded at Rawang cemetary

Malaysians are shocked and outraged following news that an elderly woman had been abducted and robbed.

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The tragic incident befell a helpless 66-year-old lady who was left with her hands tied and eyes blindfolded with tape at a cemetery in Taman Setia, Rawang yesterday morning after she was mugged of her belongings.
Video footage showing the woman being aided by members of the public was also spread on social media.

According to reports, the auntie had apparently made the honest mistake of accepting help from a couple of ruthless, heartless individuals who offered to gave her a ride while she was waiting at a bus stop in front of Klinik Kesihatan Rawang.
It was then that the poor old lady was driven off as a hostage by a woman and three other men.
What’s even more depressing is that the auntie had just finished getting a medical check-up at the mentioned clinic guysâ€¦

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The vile suspect made away with two gold earrings, RM110 in cash as well as the medicine she had received from her doctors visit, totalling to around RM3,000 before ditching her at the said Indian cemetery.

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Although visibly shaken from the incident as seen from the video, thankfully the senior citizen was left unharmed.
Netizens from all corners of the net who are equally distressed by what had happened can be seen sharing their honest thought on what had transpired. Here’s what some of them had to say;
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Police are now conducting a wide search for the suspects and the case is being investigated under Section 395 of the Penal Code for gang-robbery.


1 in 5 jobs will be taken over by robots & machines in the next 5 years

A survey done by international research agencies KPMG International and Harvey Nash predicted that within the next five years, one out of five jobs currently held by regular olâ€™ fleshy humans will be taken over and replaced by artificial intelligence (AI) and automation.

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Based on the published 2019 CIO survey, as more and more markets emerge into the fast-paced and evergrowing landscape of the modern world, the reality of having robot staff members and cool sci-fi level tech at the office is really not that far-fetched.

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As of 2019, 16% of companies and organisations all over the world have implemented AI and automation in some manner of their business, and this number is evidently rising year by year.
This integration of tech into the workforce has resulted in human jobs and careers disappearing relatively overnight, and newer jobs created in its place.
But due to the extensive focus given only on developing technologies, the world is quickly experiencing a shortage of good olâ€™ fashioned human talent.

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The 2019 survey identified several industries that are currently lacking in human expertise, which includes the big data and analytics sector, the cyber security field, as well as the AI industry.
(Isn’t it kind of ironic how we are creating the very things that would replace us sooner or laterâ€¦).

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Subsequently, this shortage in a human workforce is seen as a hindrance towards further growth and advancements.
According to KPMG Malaysia managing partner Datuk Johan Idris, as we move forward towards this high-tech future, it is crucial for organizations to also focus on human growth and the development of a skilled workforce.
This sentiment was echoed by Malaysian KPMGâ€™s Head of IT-Enabled Transformation Alvin Gan, who agreed that organizations must take advantage of both human talent and technologies to initially find a balance where humans and machines can basically work together.

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So, what do you guys think?
Do you reckon advanced machines and robots will be taking over your job in the next five years?
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‘Makcik’ Blasts Government Minister Face-To-Face For Failure To Respond To Floods

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Netizens applauded a flood victim for blasting Former MKN Selangor Chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar for her courage to speak her mind and criticizing the authorities for their mishaps.

A video of a flood victim venting out her frustrations to the Selangor BN Chairman went viral recently, with the woman saying that agencies should be fast to react to the critical situation faced by Hulu Langat residents.
The clip surfaced online showing the woman telling Former MKN Selangor Chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar that the action taken by authorities was not good enough.
When asked if she called the Fire Department, she rebutted saying that residents tried to call government agencies but none of them turned up.
The woman said that they tried to contact the Fire and Rescue Department, the Civil Defense Department (JPAM), and the military camp over in Sungai Besi.
We phoned government agencies, no action was taken in our time in critical condition, none of the government agencies came to help us, why did the government agencies only come in the morning at a time when the water has receeded?
When the water levels were incredibly high – reached the roof of their homes, no government agency came to help except JPAM.
She added that even though JPAM was there to help, they only had three boats in the entire area, which is clearly inadequate to help all the residents stranded.
Of course, Tan Sri, three boats are not enough to help all the residents of Hulu Langat, this is common sense right? Tan Sri? Where did our army go? In 2014, I was also one of the flood victims involved, the water was only at thigh level, but the army was there to help us.
READ MORE: Malaysia’s Armed Forces Joined Flood Relief Efforts Without Approval
Although the authorities didn’t show up, the woman said that luckily enough, there were foreigners who’ve helped them at the time.
It was a critical situation on Sunday, no government agency helped us except JPAM, it was quiet, for your information, the only people to helped us were Indonesians rowing a boat with up to 3 people to save one of my neighbour’s child who was trapped on the roof of the house from 12:30 am to 4:30, 5:30 a.m., they are the ones who helped us, migrants.
Nah, ambik kau! pic.twitter.com/m0dATHSuwd— Zunar Cartoonist (@zunarkartunis) December 21, 2021
Netizens are rooting for the victim
Folks online showed their support to the victim for voicing out and criticising the authorities.
They also praised her for keeping her cool and explaining the situation calmly without raising her voice despite the hardships the residents had to go through.
“This is common sense ya Tan Sri” Dude: *silent nods* We stan this queen https://t.co/061pm6IkzA— AdrianKan (@AdrianKan) December 21, 2021
She just said the government is useless, a joke and incompetent in the politest way possible https://t.co/nPn3EZKPfe— Barry (@bbarrygood) December 21, 2021

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Dr Noor Hisham Named Top 3 Doctors Worldwide In Battle Against Covid-19

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Our own Health director-general, Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has been named as one of the top three doctors in the world, battling the Covid-19 pandemic.
The recognition was given by China Global TV Network, which spoke of Dr Noor Hishamâ€™s straightforward and calm approach to handling the Covid-19 outbreak in Malaysia on its website.
According to CGTN, hardly anyone was aware of Dr Noor Hisham a few months ago, but now he has become the most â€œtrustableâ€ source of information and facts on the pandemic in their own country.
Every time I see Health director-general Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, I feel reassured. The man has been a tower of strength for many Malaysians.CGTN journalist

Dr Noor Hisham was crowned the title alongside the United Statesâ€™ Dr Anthony Fauci and New Zealandâ€™s Dr Ashley Bloomfield.
CGTN wrote that Dr Anthony is the director of the US National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases (NIAD), while Dr Ashley is the director-general of health in New Zealand.
Dr Noor Hisham has since been receiving congratulatory messages for the acknowledgement.

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There are over 300K PTPTN defaulters and these might be their excuses

Recently, the Dewan Rakyat has been told that thereâ€™s a whopping total of 375,925 PTPTN borrowers who havenâ€™t even repaid a single cent!
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Previously, travel bans were implemented during the Barisan Nasional governance to boost repayments among PTPTN defaulters and as a means of PTPTN sustainability.
One of the possible factors that contribute to this staggering amount of defaulters is the lack of serious penalties such as the travel ban.

â€œA travel ban was one of the suggestions raised during the public consultation on (PTPTNâ€™s) new mechanism.However, it has yet to be finalised by the Cabinet, whether to reintroduce the travel ban.â€
Teo Nie Ching (Deputy Education Minister) via Dewan Rakyat
Another possible factor could be the mindset that the government should keep to their free education manifesto, i.e. abolishment of PTPTN repayment.
Based on our survey done in May this year, a majority of Malaysians still believe in repaying what you owe, while the remaining are holding the government accountable for their promises during the past election.

â€œAs of September 2019, PTPTN has approved RM72.1 billion loans to 3.14 million borrowers, of which, RM36.5 billion was allocated for students at the public higher education institutes and RM35.5 billion for those in private institutes.
Of the total, RM57.7billion has been dispersed to borrowers.”
Teo Nie Ching (Deputy Minister of Education) via Dewan Rakyat
A specialised committee is also being formed by the Education Ministry to investigate the need to reintroduce travel bans and to tackle the matters pertaining to higher education.
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Busking For Charity: Artists Join Hands To Raise Funds For Ibnor Riza, Zaiton Sameon

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Several big names from the music industry will take part in a jam session for charity called “By Friends For Friends” tomorrow at Santai Seni @ TAR.

Over 25 singers and performers will collaborate in the event which will run from noon to 5pm.
Santai Seni is located along Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman, in front of Kamdar.
To be held in a busking format, the event is managed by Karyawan and the Department of Arts, Culture and Sports of KL City Hall (DBKL).
There will be a fundraiser during the event which will go towards helping singers Ibnor Riza and Zaiton Sameon.
Ibnor was diagnosed with lymphoma and is set to undergo chemotherapy.
Earlier in January, the New Straits Times said Ibnor was suffering from several illnesses, among them diabetes, high blood pressure, high cholesterol and voice loss.
Ibnor was a star in the 80s having various evergreen hits to his name such as Berdiri Seorang Perindu, Mimpi Yang Tak Sudah and Meneka Dalam Kesamaran, among others.
Zaiton Sameon, most recognised by her hit Menaruh Harapan, is an OKU card holder, having been diagnosed with traumatic brain injuries following an accident over 30 years ago which claimed the life of her only child.
Among those scheduled to perform tomorrow are Rohana Jalil, Datin Salwa Abdul Rahman, Zur Eda, Haiza, Salimah Mahmood, Azian Mazwan, Jaafar Onn and Radhi Khalid.

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14 Top Foods To Try In Each & Every Malaysian State [Part 1]

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Malaysia. We are synonymous with mixed races, cultures and FOOD. Frankly speaking, you’re not Malaysian if you don’t like Malaysian food.

Malaysia is a cultural melting pot for various races such as Chinese, Indian, Malay, Bornean and more. With numerous food from different heritages, fusion cuisines are inevitable.
Here, we listed the most common and popular food that you can find in each Malaysian state. You might not even have heard of or recognize some of these dishes.
So if you’re heading to these particular states, make sure to drop by and give their famous food a try.
Because there’s so much to cover, we have to split the list into two. Here’s part one.
1. Perlis – Ikan Bakar
Starting from the very north, our beloved Perlis state. Perlis is known for its famous port called Kuala Perlis where they sell a variety of seafood there. Hence that is why Ikan Bakar is at the top of our list.
Credit: Api Api Ikan Bakar Kuala Perlis / Facebook
Ikan Bakar or grilled fish is any fish that is seasoned with a spice marinade and later grilled on a charcoal grill to give it an amazing smoky flavour. It can be wrapped with banana leaves to avoid the fish from sticking to the grill.
Other seafood delicacies like fried calamari, butter prawns, salted egg crabs, grilled horseshoe crabs, boiled cockles and more can be served together with the grilled fish. It’s a seafood paradise if you’re in Kuala Perlis.
Honourable Mentions: Harum Manis Mango, Pulut Ikan Kering
Harum Manis fruit (left) and Pulut Ikan Masin (right).Credit: @chesaiyawat / Twitter, Zuraida Mansor / Facebook
Besides that, Perlis is also known for their fragrant and sweet mango called Harum Manis (because it’s so sought after, it’s often pricey too) and their glutinous rice with dried salted fish and grated coconut (usually served as a breakfast dish).
2. Kedah – Nasi Daging
Kedah is known as the rice bowl of Malaysia as Kedah produces a large portion of Malaysia’s rice. Heck, they even got a paddy museum there. So here’s a rice meal that is widely popular in the northern region of Malaysia.
Credit: Resipi Che Nom
Nasi Daging or rice cooked with beef is a Malaysian version of Pilaf which means rice that is soaked/cooked with broth and added meat, spices and other ingredients.
In Kedah’s version of the rice (usually basmati), it is served with an Asam sauce or Air Asam that is prepared with onions, tomatoes, bird’s eye chili, asam water, lime and dried shrimp paste (belacan) or dried coconut paste (kerisik) to add flavour. The combination of sour, sweet and spicy flavour of the Asam sauce goes wonderfully well with the aromatic and meaty rice.
Honourable Mentions: Laksa Kedah, Peknga
Laksa Kedah (right) and Peknga served with fish curry (left). Credit: Noraini Osman / Facebook
Other than that, this state is also known for their Laksa Kedah (thick rice noodles with minced and boiled fish soup) and Peknga (traditional breakfast coconut pancake).
3. Penang – Char Kway Teow
If you wanna taste the best char kway teow in Malaysia, head on over to Penang.
Credit: Penang Hawker Food / Facebook
Although ‘char‘ means stir-fried and ‘kway teow’ means rice cake strips in Hokkien, this dish is also closely associated with the Teochew origin. Its main ingredients are flat rice noodles stir-fried with chillies, soy sauce, prawns, blood cockles, bean sprouts and more.
Although ubiquitous in all Malaysia, what differentiates Penang’s char kway teow and others is the so-called wok hei (fresh from a frying wok) smoky charcoal flavour. Some Penang versions have lard (non-halal) in them for the original flavour while some do have the halal version of this dish.
Honourable Mentions: Nasi Kandar, Pasembur
Nasi Kandar is usually served with ‘kuah campur’ or mixed gravy on top of the rice (left). Pasembur is topped off with sliced cucumber, ‘sengkuang’ and delicious gravy.   Credit: @farahamidah_ / Twitter, Shahril Afiza / Facebook
To add to the list, Penang is also known for its Nasi Kandar (steamed rice with several Indian curries and side dishes) as well as Pasembur or Rojak Mamak (mixed dish of seafood fritters, vegetables, and special gravy).
4. Perak – Ipoh Hor Fun
If Penang is the best place to try stir-fried flat rice noodles, then Ipoh, Perak is the best place to try soupy flat rice noodles.
Credit: Yun Heng Authentic Ipoh Shredded Chicken Hor Fun / Facebook
Kai See Hor Fun or shredded chicken rice noodles is a flat rice noodle dish coupled with a flavoursome chicken broth soup boiled with prawn heads and shells that creates the orange hues of oil in the soup. It is served with tender shredded chicken, prawns and chopped chives on top.
Honourable Mentions: Nasi Ganja, Hainanese Chicken Rice
Hainanese Chicken Rice (left) and Nasi Ganja (right). Credit: Ipoh Malaysian Cuisine / Facebook, Fernando Fong / TRP
In addition, Hainanese Chicken Rice and Nasi Ganja (a version of nasi kandar but it is so addictive to the point that people started calling it ganja [marijuana]) are also popular dishes in Ipoh.
READ MORE: Ipoh’s Famous Nasi Ganja Restaurant Has No Plans To Share Secret Recipe Despite Huge Demand
5. Selangor – Satay
Satay is a dish of seasoned meat poked by skewers (similar to a shish kebab) and grilled on a charcoal grill. It actually originated all the way from Java, Indonesia (called sate) and was spread out through neighbouring countries like Malaysia and Thailand.
Chicken and beef flavoured satay served with kuah kacang (peanut gravy), nasi impit (compressed rice cubes) and sliced cucumbers. Credit:  Leroba WB / Facebook
For the case of Satay Kajang, a traveller named Wak Tasnim Bin Saiban from Java came to Kajang and began his business of selling soup, ‘ketupat‘ and sate. Eventually, a man named Haji Samuri married his grandaughter and continued the business with the name of “Satay Kajang Haji Samuri“. And the rest was history.
Served with a sweet peanut sauce, satay comes in many versions and flavours like marinated beef, chicken, lamb, pork [non-halal] and many more.
Honourable Mentions: Bak Kut Teh / Sambal Taun
Bak Kut Teh (left) and Sambal Taun (right).Credit: I Love KL, Masterchep / Facebook
Bak Kut Teh (meat bone tea – meaty pork ribs simmered in a seasoned broth [non-halal]) and Sambal Taun (spicy greyish gravy made from cow’s skin) are also some of the well-known Selangor delicacies.
6. Kuala Lumpur – Chili Pan Mee
If you love spicy food, this is a dish to test your spiciness tolerance.
Credit: Super Kitchen Chilli Pan Mee / Facebook
Invented in Kuala Lumpur, this dish transformed from the traditional Chinese pan mee / ban mian which is usually served with soup to a dry pan mee served with chillies and wonderful tasty sides.
For this dish, flat noodles are combined with tons of dried chilli, garlic, dried shrimp, seasonings and topped with meat, poached eggs and crispy anchovies. Usually the meat used is pork so it’s non halal but it could be replaced with other alternatives as well.
READ MORE: The secret of chili pan mee, invented in Chow Kit
Honourable Mentions: KL Hokkien Mee, Banana Leaf
KL Hokkien Mee (left) and Banana leaf rice (right).Credit: Rasa Malaysia, @cikepal06 / Instagram
Also good to note, Kuala Lumpur is also famous for its KL Hokkien Mee (dark, sweet and fragrant stir fried noodles [usually non-halal]) and Banana Leaf (traditional South Indian cuisine of rice and side dishes served on banana leaves).
7. Negeri Sembilan – Masak Lemak Cili Api
Masak Lemak Cili Api is a Malaysian curry that originates from the Minangkabau heritage that settled in Negeri Sembilan long ago.
Credit: Salaiport HQ / Facebook
Vibrant yellow in colour, this spicy and creamy curry is mainly a blend of bird’s eye chillies, coconut milk, turmeric and some other aromatic spices. It is usually served with plain rice, sambal, and ulam (raw vegetables).
Popularly cooked with smoked beef which has been marinated with spices and smoked slowly over a coal fire, the protein for this dish can also be chicken, eggs, seafood and more.
Honourable Mentions: Siew Pao, Chicken Curry Bun
Instead of steaming the buns, Siew Pao are baked in ovens and topped with a shiny coating (left). The buns in a Chicken Curry Bun are big because they have the chicky curry wrapped in it (right).Credit: Reen Reen / Facebook, Lucky King Bun
Other worthy Negeri Sembilan gems are the Siew Pao (flaky BBQ pork buns) and Chicken Curry Bun / Golden Pillow (chicken curry wrapped in paper/foil and wrapped again in a giant bun) which are both non-halal.
8. Malacca – Asam Pedas
Although this dish has a lot of versions throughout the country, the Melaka Asam Pedas is said to be the best kind of Asam Pedas, or so they say.
Credit: Arijah Adam / Facebook
Usually cooked with fish, the combination of tamarind juice and chili paste is what gives this dish it’s signature sour and spicy taste.
What differentiates Melaka’s Asam Pedas with others is the unique blend of spices which would be black pepper, candlenut, sweet cumin, cumin and kaffer lime (Kesum leaves and Kantan flower are surprisingly not used in the authentic Melaka recipe).
Honourable Mentions: Satay Celup, Pie Tee
Satay Celup (left) and Pie Tee (right).Credit: Satay Celup Kg. Pantai Melaka / Facebook, Alpha / Flickr
Additionally, Melaka is also known for its Satay Celup or Steamboat Satay (an assortment of raw and semicooked seafood/meat/vegetables poked on skewers and dunked into a boiling pot of satay gravy) and Peranakan Food such as Pie Tee (crispy cups topped with spicy salad).
READ MORE: The Top Foods You Should (And Maybe Shouldn’t) Get In Melaka When It Reopens For Tourists
Want a second part of the list where we’ll continue with the rest of the 6 states in Malaysia? Click below. READ MORE: 14 Different Foods That You Should Taste In Each Malaysian State (Part 2)

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5 Haunted Properties That Could Be Worth Tons Of Money

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The most famous ‘haunted mansion’, the SG House, in Bukit Gasing is reportedly being auctioned off with a starting bid of RM4.4 million.

The Selangor Auction Property, a commercial property agent, made the announcement on Facebook saying the auction will take place on Tuesday, 13 December.
The high value of a haunted property tickled some netizens who jokingly alluded that it was expensive because it was ‘fully furnished’ with many unseen inhabitants.

Why is SG House haunted? The mansion is believed to have been abandoned in the early 2000s after a tragic accident.
A wealthy businessman, Sanjay Gill (SG is his initial and it’s emblazoned right at the front gate) bought the luxurious property to live with his wife.
However, his life as a businessman meant that he was often not at home. His wife thought nothing about it until she found out he has a mistress.
His wife then allegedly murdered the mistress in cold blood and hung the decapitated head on the house’s front door.
When Sanjay came back home to the gruesome scene, he collapsed to the floor due to a heart attack and died. His wife followed him soon after by suicide out of guilt.
Whether or not the story is true, it’s still a wonder to many how a ‘haunted’ property could fetch a high price.
Here are some haunted houses that are or should be worth quite a lot of money.
Villa Nabila
Villa Nabila. Image: Supernatural Confessions
Villa Nabila is a dilapidated bungalow near Danga Bay in Johor Baru and was listed as one of the top five haunted houses in the country by US-based travel portal Expedia.
The already creepy-looking house was made scarier when a 16-year-old Malaysian boy allegedly disappeared after entering the villa.
Fortunately, it seemed to be just a story because the same boy was found. He actually slept over at a girlfriend’s house the night he supposedly vanished into thin air.
According to The Star, the villa belonged to a Singaporean named Low Sue Heng and the property was bought in 2008 for more than RM18,000 in quit rent.
These days, the villa functions as a shelter for dogs under the care of the Companion Animal Rescue Effort Society (Cares).
The founder and chairman of Cares, Joseph Chia, converted the mansion into a shelter for strays in 2017 after getting permission from Low.
Did the dogs detect any ghosts? Joseph said he didn’t experience anything supernatural but sometimes the dogs will avoid certain areas and bark at the bathroom on the lower floor.
Kellie’s Castle

Kellie’s Castle in Ipoh, Perak, is said to be haunted by the untimely passing of its owner. Scotsman William Kellie Smith decided to build the most opulent home in Malaya to spite others who have once doubted his wealth.
Long story short, he spent a lot of his wife’s inheritance to build the home but it was never completed. This is because he died in Lisbon in 1926 due to pneumonia while collecting the lift meant to be installed in his home.
His heartbroken wife sold it to a UK-based trading company Harrisons and Crosfields, who decided not to invest much into the half-completed property they referred to as ‘Kellie’s Folly’ and left it to rot.
Years later, the building was turned into a tourist attraction. It’s not known what is the property’s worth today but The Star reported that the Tourism Ministry allocated a cool RM5 million to upgrade the place in 2011.
Bukit Tunku
Bukit Tunku’s ‘haunted’ house (top)Screenshot of viral video with ‘ghost’ spotted in Bukit TunkuImages: Poskod / Amy’s Crypt / YouTube
Bukit Tunku or Kenny Hills is known for its luxury bungalows and lavish condominiums.
With the area also being known as the Beverly Hills of Malaysia, the property value of the haunted house in the area should be quite high too.
The house got its horror badge of honour due to the various bad things that happened to its occupants. Some said a woman of a wealthy family committed suicide in one of the bedrooms.
After that incident, the house was allegedly abandoned and left to rot. The building eventually gained more horror stories from those who were spooked by the dilapidated state of the building.
One story alleged that the ghost of a dead motorcyclist could still be heard riding at high speeds in the area and then disappearing into the darkness. #RempitForever
99-Door Mansion
99-Door Mansion. Image: saifudin-mtb.blogspot.com
The 99-Door Mansion, also known as the Caledonia House in Nibong Tebal, Penang, was originally built by the Ramsdens, a wealthy British family with rumoured links to the East India Company in the 1840s.
It’s not known why the Ramsden family suddenly abandoned their home. Some said the family left when the 1929 Wall Street crash happened while others believed the family left after the untimely death of the Ramsden family patriarch, Sir John Frecheville Ramsden.
Other rumours suggest that the whole family was slaughtered by Communist guerrillas or Imperial Japanese troops in the Second World War.
Another chilling story alluded that the young scion of the family, John St. Maur Ramsden, was shot in the head twice and his corpse was left on the steps of the mansion.
Nevertheless, the house with many doors gave rise to supernatural stories about the disappearing 100th door which will reveal itself on inauspicious days.
Years later, the ownership of the property fell to Ng Swee Ching, a former Bukit Tambun assemblyman, and then to an unknown party from Perak in the 1970s.
Star Property reported that plans to declare the mansion a heritage site have been stalled because the current owner has not been found.
According to My Penang, S.J. Lee owns the Byram Estate where the abandoned house is located and is managed by caretaker S. Muniamah.

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Rain Shaman & Her “Apprentice” Stopped The Storm At Indonesian MotoGP

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Things were wet, wild and a lil’ other-worldly over the weekend when organisers of the 2022 MotoGP Indonesian Grand Prix that took place at the Mandalika International Street Circuit in Lombok enlisted the aid of a “Pawang Hujan” or rain shaman to wish away torrential storms which were delaying the race.

Luckily the weather conditions cooled off and allowed us to race! ⚡#IndonesianGP 🇮🇩 pic.twitter.com/jwI3fEHjBq— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) March 20, 2022
Armed with what appears to be a brass bowl, some incense sticks and other unique items, racing fans from across the world got a chance to witness first-hand how master Rara Isti Wulan went around the track to conduct a ritual in hopes of putting a stop to the downpour.
The master… #IndonesianGP 🇮🇩 pic.twitter.com/ZUO3rk7RMK— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) March 20, 2022
Master Rara’s work also attracted the attention of French rider Fabio Quartararo who playfully became an “apprentice” of the Southeast Asian school of witchcraft and wizardry.
And the apprentice! 😂(see previous tweet) #IndonesianGP 🇮🇩 pic.twitter.com/zqGxEt57AQ— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) March 20, 2022
And the ritual seemed to have worked too!
Despite the wet circuit, the rain apparently ceased just an hour later than the scheduled race, and the MotoGP continued as planned.
But weirdly enough, the rain-away ritual did draw criticism from some people here in Malaysia who claim that what took place was embarrassing and religiously wrong.
(Credit: TikTok)
They must’ve forgotten that we have our very own weather-controlling King of the Shamans here at home 😂
Read More: Raja Bomoh Teams Up To Protect Perak From Flood, Authorities Advise People To Stay Away From ‘Rituals’
However, the work that Rara and her new apprentice did, of course, did not go unappreciated.
THANK YOU for stopping the rain! 😅#IndonesianGP 🇮🇩 pic.twitter.com/zv7mUB8DPr— MotoGP™🏁 (@MotoGP) March 20, 2022
The race finished with Portuguese racer Miguel Oliveira from the Red Bull KTM Factory Racing team finishing in first place, Rara’s apprentice Fabio from the Monster Energy Yamaha MotoGP team finishing in second, and French rider Johann Zarco from the Pramac Racing team completing in third place.

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Man With Pink Covid-Quarantine Wristband Spotted On Malaysian Airlines Flight To Pahang

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A Malaysian Airlines (MAB) passenger took to social media with her concerns that another passenger that was sitting across from her on a flight from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan, Pahang was allegedly allowed on board while wearing a pink Covid-19 quarantine wristband.

Read More: Health D-G Explains How Home Quarantine Wristband Works
A Facebook user who requested to remain anonymous wrote an open letter to MAB, the Health Ministry, and its Minister, Khairy Jamaluddin, with claims that a male passenger who boarded the flight on 2 January, appeared to be wearing a pink tag, similar to the ones given out to Persons Under Investigation (PUI) and individuals who are ordered to undergo Home Surveillance Order (HSO).
Fun fact: PUI and HSO wristbands can come in different colours aside from pink;  white, blue, red and yellow. Depending on its availability and location where it was issued. It’s worn by individuals who either had close contact with a Covid-positive patient, people who are returning from overseas as well as those who reside in areas placed under Movement Control Order (MCO).
On the 2nd of January 2022, I boarded MAS Flight MH 1276, seat 11D, from Kuala Lumpur to Kuantan. Just as the plane was taking off, at the same row to my right, I spotted a passenger seated at 11F to be wearing a pink tag on his left wrist, in current times similar to the ones worn during quarantine related to the Covid-19 infection.via Facebook
Sharing several images of the passenger in question, she said that she was unable to see the writing on the tag clearly but claimed that it had dates marked on it.
Pictures showed a man seated on the window seat of the plane, wearing a pink shirt that matched the colour of the wristband on his left arm.
Writings on the tag were hindered due to the orientation of his wrist and movements, but the noticeable date could be seen as – 09/01/2022.via Facebook
After informing flight attendants about her concerns, she was later relocated to another seat on the plane. But she claims that little was done after that and that none of the other passengers was made aware of the situation.
The nearest flight attendant was informed. Equally as shocked that this could have happened, she subsequently reported this to her colleague. A male flight attendant relocated me and spoke with passenger 11 F ( male with pink tag).via Facebook
Upon arrival at their destination, she was told by one of the attendants that they would make a report about what had happened, but no further instructions were given to her or the other passengers as they disembarked the aircraft.
She said that she later filed two separate complaints to MAB and the airline had informed her that they were investigating the issue.
She included a snapshot of a reply she got from MAB via email, saying that they’ll get back to her within a week or two.
(Credit: via Facebook)
She suggested that there might have been a sensible reason as to why the passenger in pink was allowed on the flight but questioned why other passengers weren’t informed of the situation or isolated from him during the duration of their travel.
Perhaps, in the tiniest of possibilities, there may be a sensible reason as to why a passenger as such ended up seated in a KL-Kuantan flight. And for exactly that reason alone, this should have been promptly investigated and clarified. And even so, why was he not isolated away from the rest? Why was he allowed on the plane in the first place, are we missing something?via Facebook.
At the time of writing, TRP has submitted an enquiry to MAB and are awaiting an official response. We’ll provide you with updates as soon as we get ‘em.

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Taobao’s opening a physical store in MyTown Cheras

You thought 11.11 being over meant that your wallet is safe? Well, think again.
Taobao is invading Malaysia with an actual, real, physical store at the MyTown shopping mall in Cheras.

Picture credit: Malay Mail

It only goes to show that China isn’t satisfied with just dominating our online purchases, they now want to our offline purchases as well.
The truth is, the Taobao online shopping experience can be daunting unless you are tech-savvy and well-versed in Mandarin.
Many potential customers in Malaysia need help navigating the Taobao app, searching for stuff, paying for your orders, and finding a reliable shipping company.

The homepage of the Taobao app has so many things to look at, so many buttons to tap.

So, this new retail store wants to be a unique hybrid shopping experience that will “greatly improve” the way you shop on Taobao.
The store’s going to take up a 5,000 sq ft retail space, which will be filled with the physical products of Taobao’s best sellers.
According to Tmall World Malaysia marketing manager Jess Lew, many shoppers have questions about the item’s quality when they are making online purchases.

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So having a physical store should appeal to people who want to feel the quality of their purchases as well as reach out to the offline market.
Years ago, when the e-commerce scene was only starting to grow, there was a fear of online shopping completely overtaking retail shopping.

Browsing in a store or window shopping is still a popular pursuit that online shopping cannot replace. Instead, we should devise ways to integrate online platforms with physical stores more seamlessly.
Joseph Yeoh, VP of YTL
Ultimately, this means that we will all have to try a lot harder to resist our shopping urges not just online, but offline as well.

If you want to risk your wallet by checking out the Taobao retail store, its opening 29 November 2019 at MyTOWN shopping centre in Cheras.
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Bomb Scare At KWAP Office Caused Evacuation In 40-Storey Integra Tower

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An emergency evacuation took place at Integra Tower in Jalan Tun Razak due to a bomb threat yesterday (17 August).

According to New Straits Times, the police received a call around noon claiming there was a bomb planted in the Retirement Fund Inc (KWAP) office in the building.
Wangsa Maju police chief Superintendent Ashari Abu Samah said the building was evacuated immediately and a search was carried out.
However, no bomb has been found in the office by 4.30pm. A bomb squad remained on standby at the scene.
The authorities cordoned off the building until they finished checking the premises and deemed it safe.
Case details remain sketchy as the investigators continued to comb other parts of the 40-storey building.
KWAP is the agent appointed by the Federal Government to pay pensions, gratuity or other benefits to government retirees.

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Ravi Everest Slammed For Not Thanking Sherpa, Says Did So “Two Weeks Ago”

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There has been a lot of talk on social media concerning the Malaysian climber who was rescued at Mount Everest recently. Initially, the climber was not named.

So what happened?
Gelje Sherpa was guiding a client to the summit when he spotted the Malaysian climber in the “death zone”, all alone, clinging to a rope.
Speaking to Anderson Cooper of CNN on the rescue, Gelje said the climber had nothing and was about to die. He then made the decision to not proceed to the summit, instead embarked on a daring mission to rescue the Malaysian climber.

No one was helping him, no friends, no oxygen, no sherpas with him, no guides – so this is quite dangerous for him.
Gelje Sherpa on CNN
A video of the rescue mission made waves on social media as many applauded Gelje for his heroic effort.
On his Instagram, Gelje shared two videos where he could be seen carrying the climber on his back, who was strapped inside a sleeping mat.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Gelje Sherpa (@gelje_sherpa_)
Despite having carried out many rescues, Gelje said this was the hardest one.
According to Reuters, the “death zone” area temperature can drop to minus 30 degree Celsius or lower, and Gelje transported the climber for some 600 metres, which took about six hours. Another guide, Nima Sherpa then joined to help.
The climber, still unnamed, was later put on a flight back to Malaysia.
Identity of climber revealed?
Yesterday, a Malaysian climber T. Ravichandran, who is known as Ravi Everest earned the wrath of netizens as they claimed he did not thank the sherpa who rescued him.
Ravi had posted on his Instagram account, saying he would not be alive today if not for the rescue team (sherpas) and the helicopter rescue on the Everest expedition. He however did not name Gelje or the other sherpa.
“I am alive today because I had the best and dedicated Partners – The 14th Peaks Expedition Co and Global Rescue Inc.”
This statement however seemingly contradicts what Gelje had said about the rescue mission, that the climber he found was all alone. In fact, Gelje was there guiding another client when he stumbled upon the distraught climber.
It is unclear at this point how social media users arrived at the conclusion that Ravi was the anonymous climber that Gelje rescued.
An Instagram user @tristupe commented on Ravi’s post, but he claimed it was later deleted.
He has been deleting comments not suiting the narrative. Let’s see how long before mine gets taken away. June 3, 2023, 11:05. pic.twitter.com/ll6BYwRUSS— Stupe (@tristupe) June 4, 2023
Another user @my.rafael.96 copied @tristupe’s comment and posted it on Ravi’s post to which he replied: Tq. It’s done. 2 weeks ago.
Others who were convinced it was Ravi who was rescued also did not mince their words as they slammed Ravi for not acknowledging the person who carried him to safety.
The speculation that Ravi was the Malaysian climber appears to have merit as Ravi replied to some of the comments with the same answer, that he had “already thanked the sherpa 2 weeks ago”.
Today, he reposted his earlier statement but he named Gelje and several other sherpas.

How important is Rescue Team (Sherpas) and Heli Rescue on Everest Expedition? Believe me, it’s very important. I am alive today, because I had the best and dedicated Partners – The 14th Peaks Expedition Co lead by Tashi Sherpa (and his Sherpas – Mingma Tendi, Gelje Sherpa, Nima Dorjee, Dawa, Nima Tashi, Dipen Bhote) and Global Rescue Ins for Heli. Everest in previous year especially in 2022 was good but in 2023, it was a tough season and taking many (17) lives.
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M’sian K-Pop Fans Raise Money And Donate It To Ustaz Ebit Lew’s NGO

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Malaysian K-pop fans tend to get a bad rep. In reality, besides posting fan cams on Twitter and populating local online trends with Korean music icons, they can actually be a thoughtful, caring, and compassionate bunch.

According to a report by The Vocket, local fans of K-pop band EXO recently launched a fundraising campaign, named #fromMalaysianEXOL.
Proving that they are a force to be reckoned with, EXO’s local fan club collaborated with several parties to collect as much as RM3,811.16.
All of the funds were then channelled directly to the popular preacher, Ustaz Ebit Lew’s NGO, Pertubuhan Kasih Umat Malaysia.
The total amount of #fromMALAYSIANEXOL project is RM3811.16 which is already credited to Pertubuhan Kasih Umat under Ustaz Ebitlew.Thank you all donators from EXOL and other fandoms. Remember, there is gonna be better days for all of us 💖#EXO #엑소 @weareoneEXO https://t.co/0IVfhFJTjY pic.twitter.com/X9PXsS0mVK— #fromMALAYSIANEXOL (@_EXOpearl) January 15, 2021
Ever since the pandemic hit our shores, Ustaz Ebit Lew has been making headlines for his efforts in humanitarian aid, often being compared to local ministers and politicians for his efficient and effective ways of getting help to those in need.
READ MORE: Who Is This Ustaz Ebit Lew That The Agong Personally “Belanja” To Lunch?

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Go Coffee Hunting This International Coffee Day At Pavilion Bukit Jalil

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In conjunction with World Coffee Day, Pavillion Bukit Jalil is celebrating the wonderful day with – yes, you guessed it right – coffee!

Thanks to them, we got to hop on a Crazy Kopi Tour and tasted five different coffee in one day. Yes, that also means that we had countless toilet visits and a massive caffeine rush!
But well, coffee lovers would do anything for coffee, isn’t that right?
We’ve sprinkled a little bit of coffee fun facts for you too, in honour of World Coffee Day this 1 October.
From cold brews to cofftails, here are nine cafes or coffee stores that you can visit at Pavilion Bukit Jalil:
1. illy Caffè
Hailing from Italy, illy Caffè is recognized around the world for their high quality and velvety taste of coffee. Their coffee is a unique blend of nine different pure Arabica beans.

A signature take there is the illycrema, an espresso that is whipped and cooled for two hours to create a creamy, rich and indulgent coffee treat. It’s like a coffee-flavoured cloud honestly.

If you love mocha, you should definitely try their Nuvola drink (which means cloud in Italy). It’s a chocolate drink accompanied by a good amount of creamy and fluffy illycrema and topped with whipped cream.
Location: illy Caffè, Level 3 (Orange Zone),
2. Artelier Coffee
Artelier Coffee has everything dirty. The drinks, we meant. 👀

Curated by Japanese master barista and coffee consultant Masahiro Aoki, Artelier Coffee comes in with different ‘Dirty’ speciality coffee every month like the Dirty [Latte], Dirty Houjicha, Dirty Matcha and more.

Their Dirty Matcha tastes like regular matcha but with coffee. They’ll also be introducing their Dirty Mocha that’ll be exclusively available in October only.
Location: Artelier Coffee, Level 3 (Orange Zone) & Level 5 (Orange Zone)
3. HWC Coffee
Fun Fact: Did you know that coffee has scores too? They’re determined in a Coffee Review where coffee that scores 80 (out of 100) and above is only qualified to be called speciality coffee.

HWC Coffee recently just revealed their new and seasonal speciality coffee bean which is called Neroli. This coffee bean scored 93 points under the coffee review which makes it the highest-rated coffee carried by HWC. It has floral and fruity notes, accompanied by aromatic woody undertones.

They also have their speciality drink which is called the Triple Champion Brown Sugar Cafe Latte, a boba drink with coffee. Creamy and chewy at the same time.
Location: HWC Coffee, Level 2 (Pink Zone)
4. Bukit Jalil Tsutaya Books
Fun Fact: Coffee makes you impulsive. With that high caffeine rush, you’re bound to be energetic. And with great energy, comes great impulsivity. You better not go shopping after two or three drinks of coffee.

To avoid impulsive purchases, why not chill at Tsutaya Bookstore? They have a cafe there too – so after the cup of joe, go and find a book to dim down that impulsive buying.

Pair their selection of freshly brewed coffee with their signature Autumn Special Mont Blanc Dorayaki (pancake with chestnut cream). While you’re there, give their espresso tonic a try. Carbonated coffee? Don’t mind if we do.
Location: Bukit Jalil Tsutaya Books, Level 2 (Orange Zone)
READ MORE: Tsutaya In Pavi Bukit Jalil Is More Than Just A Bookstore; It’s The Whole Aesthetic!
5. CO2 Coffee Bar
Fun Fact: This is the first coffee bar in Malaysia. They sell coffee and they sell alcohol-infused coffee. It’s never too early for a drink cup of coffee. 🍹

While they do have cocktails with coffee called cofftails, they have a lot of mocktails too. A mixture of caffeine, fruits, smoky spices and herbs, these coffee mocktails challenge your taste buds. Who knew coffee could go well with pineapple, mango or even coconut milk?

A few good suggestions are their Passiflora and Coco Get Nut. The Passiflora gives a fresh citrus taste of passion fruit, pineapple and lemon to their cold brew. For the Coco Get Nut, you can really taste the creamy coconut milk in the espresso – it’s super rich.
Location: CO2 Coffee Bar, Level 3 (Pink Zone)
6. Oppa Toast
If you miss Dalgona Coffee and haven’t got time to whip up your own, you can get them at Oppa Toast. While you’re there, you can grab some of their scrumptious-looking sandwiches with flavours like shrimp and avocado, teriyaki chicken, crispy chicken cheese and more.

Location: Oppa Toast, Level 5 (Pink Zone)
7. Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf (CBTL)
Fun Fact: Did you know that cold brew originated from Kyoto Japan?
It’s smoother, sweeter, and less acidic, which makes it a popular choice. CBTL has an amazing cold brew with a premium blend of Bali Blue Moon and Ethiopia Yirgacheffe coffee with chicory steeped cold for 20 hours.

CBTL is also celebrating their 25th birthday too with a special Lavender Cold Brew Latte. Go and try it if you love purple drinks!
READ MORE: These Gorgeous Purple Drinks And Cakes Celebrate CBTL’s 25th Birthday!
Location: The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf, Level 2 (Orange Zone)
8. ZUS Coffee
Fun Fact: Coffee with butter is called bulletproof coffee. Usually drunk in the morning, the caffeine mixes with the oils and fats in the butter to give slow-release energy throughout the course of the day.

We have our Kopitiam Kopi O with margarine and sugar right? But if you wanna a fancier and healthier take on it, go get ZUS coffee’s, Keto Black!
Location: ZUS Coffee, Level 1 (Pink Zone)
9. Starbucks
Fun Fact: Did you know that on average, two new Starbucks open daily internationally? Right now, they have around 30,000 Starbucks outlets worldwide.

So go espresso your love for Starbucks coffee with their new Iced Shaken Espresso beverages. If you love mocha, give their Chocolate Malt Oat Milk Ice Shaken Espresso a try – it features espresso, mocha sauce, chocolate malt powder and creamy oat milk.
Location: Starbucks, Level 3 (Orange Zone)
If you don’t know how to celebrate World Coffee Day this 1st of October, go on a coffee hopping journey at Pavillion Bukit Jalil. And if you’re craving a sweet tooth after that, you can try browsing around the mall and searching for cold desserts!
Here’s a list to get you started.
READ MORE: Some Treats Are Worth Melting For – Get Your Hands On These Best Cold Desserts At Pavilion Bukit Jalil!
READ MORE: Which Countries Are You Sipping A Taste Of Your Coffee From?
READ MORE: Japanese Beauty And Lifestyle Store ‘Ainz & Tulpe’ Opens In Pavilion Bukit Jalil

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[Watch] Motorcyclist Stops To Offer Food To Rain Drenched OKU, Netizens Touched By Kind Gesture

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In life,  it is common to feel that we are down and struggling in life.

In fact, the Covid-19 pandemic has made people even more pessimistic about life.
But without realizing, there are always people who are worse off than ourselves.
It is a hand-to-mouth existence for many. As the Malay saying goes, “kais pagi, makan pagi, kais petang, makan petang”.
Such is the case of a person with disabilities (OKU) who was begging at a busy junction.
In a video shared on TikTok by @malaysiaupdatenews, the man was seen asking for help from road users to buy food.
  @malaysianupdatenews Sedekah tidak akan membuatmu miskin.. #beritaditiktok #TrendingNewsMalaysia #malaysianupdate ♬ original sound – 🐊🇮🇩STTL🎸🎤AHMADI🇮🇩🐊🐊🐊 – 1
Real-Life Heroes
Suddenly, there was a motorcyclist who stopped and handed a box of food to the man.
It was even more touching when he reacted happily to the gift, seemingly grateful to the motorcyclist.
Netizens were touched with the the man’s reaction and agreed that he deserves to be helped.
READ MORE: [Watch] Child Beggars Caught The Attention Of Netizens After Several Videos Went Viral
They highlighted that he did not ask for money, but merely for food to survive.

They were also impressed by the sincerity of the motorcyclist, and hoped that the good samaritan would be blessed in return.
The motorcyclist was hailed as a real-life hero who showed that it does not take much to help those in need.

Truly, no act of kindnes is too small or insiginificant. Every act have the potential to make the world a happier place.
They may also encourage others to repeat the good deeds they’ve experienced themselves – contributing to a more positive community.

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Doughnut burgers have arrived in Mâ€™sia!

Remember when someone called Malaysia the America of Southeast Asia on Twitter?
Looks like weâ€™re truly living up to that title because
DOUGHNUT BURGERS HAVE ARRIVED IN MALAYSIA!
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Yes, friends. The sweet, fried ringed bread has found a new mate of meat and cheese.

Credit: Choo Choy May/Malay Mail

The minds behind this madness is Krispy Kreme and myBurgerLab, who have partnered up to bring us this unholy union.
Appropriately named The Fowl Word, the doughnut burger consists of fried cheddar chicken thigh and umami mushroom gravy between two Original Glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts.

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According to Malay Mail, the flavour is akin to fried chicken waffle. Which means that the burger is definitely on the sweeter side.
Thatâ€™s not the only sweet-savoury creation though, thereâ€™s another
doughnut burger called The King.

The King doughnut burger(Credit: Choo Choy May/Malay Mail)

This â€œroyalâ€ version features Original Glazed Krispy Kreme doughnuts sandwiching a cheddar seared beef patty, peanut butter AND sweet blueberry jam. Which sounds highlyâ€¦ unusual.

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Why create this heart-stopping burger?
Well, itâ€™s to celebrate myBurgerLab’s 7th anniversary!
This also isnâ€™t out of the ordinary for them. Theyâ€™ve partnered with Nandoâ€™s and BIG Group on the past to create equally shocking creations like the Peri-Peri burger and Big Mac & Cheese burger respectively.

The Big Mac & Cheese burger(Original pic: food.malaysiamostwanted.com)

While the thought of a doughnut burger may be perplexing, do
bear in mind that there is some good that comes out from this.
For each doughnut burger sold by myBurgerLab, a RM10 donation will be given to Shelter Home for Children.
â€œI wanna try. Where to go?â€
Okay, youâ€™re a gutsy one!

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The Krispy Kreme doughnut burger will make its debut during Artbox 2019 at Sunway City from 6th to 9th September.
After that, you can head into any myBurgerLab outlet from 16th September onwards and put your arteries to the test.
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It Took 10 Hours To Retrieve The Bodies Of Victims In Cameron Highlands Landslide

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A landslide trapped two vehicles – a lorry and a Toyota Vellfire – at FT185 Jalan Simpang Pulai-Blue Valley yesterday (2 December) at about 1.30 pm following heavy rain.

The landslide covered a 100m stretch on both sides of the road, rendering the whole road impassable to vehicles.
According to Kosmo, it took almost 10 hours to retrieve the bodies of the two men from the landslide. No other passengers were in both vehicles.
Perak police chief Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said one of the victims, Muhammad Hafiz Hamdi (31), was a lorry driver, and the other was the driver of a Toyota Vellfire, Tan Chee Heng (36).
The bodies were sent to Hospital Raja Permaisuri Bainun for post-mortem examination.
According to Mior Faridalathrash, the lorry driver was on the way to Simpang Pulai from Cameron Highlands while the driver of a Toyota Vellfire was on his way from Gua Musang, Kelantan to Penang.
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Lorry driver leaves behind two children
Muhammad Hafiz Hamdi’s brother, Mohamad Kamal Hamdi, said his younger brother travels to Cameron Highlands daily to take vegetable stocks.
He got worried when Muhammad Hafiz did not respond to his messages as he usually does.
According to Kosmo, Mohamad Kamal found out about his brother’s passing from Muhammad Hafiz’s colleague.
He shared that Muhammad Hafiz leaves behind two young children.
Kamal has also informed the other family members on Whatsapp and said the funeral will be held at their hometown in Parit Tanjung Piandang, Parit Buntar, Perak.

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Kedah Traders Unhappy That Future Events Will Be Banned By The State, Citing Business Woes

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Barring all future events in Kedah would further limit the local vendors’ source of income, lamented a trader that was part of last weekend’s Muda Mudi Weekend Festival held at the Balai Seni Alor Setar, Kedah.

Taking it to Twitter, the vendor sarcastically thanked those claiming that the festival’s concert was not stopped during the Maghrib prayer and that the crowd abused drugs at the festival.
Aku nak ucapkan terima kasih kepada yang dah fitnah event muda mudi wekend fest balai seni alor setar sabtu lepas. Yg fitnah konsert diorang buat time maghrib. Fitnah konsert depan masjid. Fitnah yang mosh mabuk hisap dadah. Terima kasih! Sebab korang event kat kedah semua cancle— Tokey Sticker #savepalestine 🇵🇸 (@Topanesta) October 3, 2022
“Thank you! Because of you guys, all events in Kedah had been cancelled,” tweeted @Topanesta.
Without naming anyone, he said that event was politicised by certain quarters to promote their political agenda.
The Twitter user also said that those who made the claim must be satisfied that vendors who usually participate in local events can no longer do that in Kedah after this.
Macam² benda baik untuk anak muda dekat event ni. Tu vendor tu semua budak² muda yang meniaga. Record video crowd tgh mosh. Fitnah konsert time maghrib. Fitnah konsert depan masjid. Kepala bapak lah. pic.twitter.com/JsQr9Ws7xT— Tokey Sticker #savepalestine 🇵🇸 (@Topanesta) October 3, 2022
He went on to say that such festivals not only create business opportunities for the youth but various healthy activities were held during the event, pointing toward the Merdeka-themed poetry recital during the first night of the event.
While the Twitter user did not specifically mention any cancelled events, it was believed that he was referring to Kedah Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor’s statement that concerts can lead to unruly behaviour will not be allowed to be held in the state again in future.
The statement, posted on his Facebook, came about after the circulation of several videos of a concert held during the Muda Mudi Weekend Festival showing the crowd dancing, jumping and moshing as the band were performing on the stage.

Sanusi said that the crowd’s unruly behaviour during last weekend’s festival would be the benchmark for the matter.
“Yesterday’s incident is a benchmark that any activity that can lead to overstepping local community norms will not be given space to breed.
“We encourage the organisation of events that are healthy for the body such as fun runs, fun rides, treasure hunts, fishing competitions and other competitions that comply with existing laws and guidelines of open events and local community etiquette,” he said.
  @sirap_layci time azan pun tak brenti😌 #virall #adab #fypage #viralvideo ♬ Ya Allah – Wali
  @taufiq_johari Muda-mudi fest di Kedah. Mana pemimpin Pas? #pas #kedah #malaysia #angkatanmudakeadilan #fyp #fyp @Angkatan Muda Keadilan Kedah @Angkatan Muda Keadilan ♬ original sound  – taufiq_johari
Sanusi also said that all district officers who chair committees related to entertainment licensing had been informed of the State Government decision which was effective immediately.
It was reported that while the Alor Setar City Council (MBAS) approved the request from the organiser to hold the festival, the council stressed that no licence has been approved for the organiser to hold a concert.

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KFC x PMC collab launch; pieces sold out as we browsed!

It felt like a literal “take what you like right now because in 2 seconds they wonâ€™t have your size” at the KFC x PMC launch yesterday (Sept 5).

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KFC Malaysia collaborated with Malaysian-born streetwear brand Pestle and Mortar Clothing to create exclusive limited edition streetwear pieces that paid homage to KFC’s 46 year history in Malaysia.

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The â€œ11 Finger Lickinâ€™ Good Goodsâ€ collection comprises of 11 cool, contemporary, vintage inspired pieces, a nod to colonel Sanderâ€™s 11 secret herbs and spices, that highlighted KFCâ€™s roots in Malaysia and celebrated Malaysia, its people, the culture and our relationship with the fried chicken franchise.

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Pestle and Mortar was truly the perfect clothing brand to collab with KFC for this project as the home-grown company is known for incorporating current issues and local flavours in their designs.

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One of the graphic designs that caught our eye put a quirky Malaysian spin on Colonel Sanders, dressing him in a kain pelikat and songkok, nicknaming him â€œAtukâ€.

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The 11 pieces included graphic and statement tees, a print bowling shirt, an absolutely stunning graphic bomber jacket (that was no longer available in our size!) and accessories like the reversible bucket hat (which just flew off the shelves), cute caps and tote bags.

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All the pieces were available for purchase yesterday, both online at the Pestle and Mortar Clothing website and the pop-up store at Major Drop Sunway Pyramid.

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Purchased items were packed in an adorable snack plate takeaway box that made us feel hungry for some fried chicken.

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If youâ€™re keen on getting a couple of pieces for yourself, we encourage you to do it ASAP cause, like we said, theyâ€™re selling out fast, and the pop-up store will only be open for about a week until all the pieces are sold out.
The total proceeds from the launch yesterday went to a good cause. All of the profits made were channelled to Add Hope Malaysia, KFCâ€™s corporate responsibility (CSR) initiative that aims to address and alleviate hunger.


“Malaysians Aren’t Ready For Kindness” Netizen Shocked At Response For Free Coffee

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It’s nice to perform random acts of kindness to make someone’s day better. Whether it’s offering a kind word or treating people to a drink, these seemingly small acts can make someone’s day brighter.

However, sometimes our goodwill isn’t reciprocated kindly and we might be taken advantage of.
A Twitter user Fye (@callmefye) shared the different responses he received when he tried to treat a few people in Malaysia to a Starbucks drink to celebrate their graduation.
During the convocation season, he randomly messaged anyone he follows or his followers who uploaded their graduation picture on social media and offered to treat them to a Starbucks drink on his behalf.
He’ll transfer them the funds and they don’t even need to meet up with him.
Malaysians are so not ready for random act of kindness. Bru ni kan musim konvo, aku randomly mesej strangers yg aku nmpk upload gmbr grad utk belanja dorg Starbucks (transfer duit je bukan ajak jmp). Ni responses yg aku terima: [this is a thread] pic.twitter.com/1zuQIJaZS6— Tag Jones 🇵🇸 (@callmefye) December 7, 2021
Org yg aku approached dlm thread ni bukanlah tiba² came out of nowhere. Of course org yg aku follow & follow aku for quite some time 🤦🏻♂ pic.twitter.com/veaUffuqVA— Tag Jones 🇵🇸 (@callmefye) December 7, 2021
He received these responses in return:
Person A was surprised by the kind gesture and felt touched. However, the person did not thank him after the money was transferred and left him at ‘read’. For Fye, it’s not a big issue for him.
Person B thought he was flirting with them. After getting the Starbucks treat, the person kept sending cringeworthy messages although he has no interest in any relationship at all.
Person C thanked him for the treat. They have hung out together before because they knew each other from Instagram.
Person D straight up refused.
Person E asked for more than what was offered which shocked Fye.
According to Fye, performing a random act of kindness with no strings attached is common in countries abroad.
As proof, he shared the thoughtful note left by his Airbnb host in Paris and the kind couple who sent him to the airport for free in Slovenia.
Ni host Airbnb kat Paris tinggalkan kat atas katil aku. Siap ada bnyk tips & info utk aku yg sgt membantu. Dia tulis tgn! pic.twitter.com/s6jwZTzTMd— Tag Jones 🇵🇸 (@callmefye) December 7, 2021
I missed this one. One of the best thing strangers ever did to me. Kat Slovenia mmg sunyi. Lebih sejam tunggu tepi jalan x tahu mcm mana nk g airport. Nervous xyah ckp la. Then this happened. pic.twitter.com/qavrsiLnD7— Tag Jones 🇵🇸 (@callmefye) December 8, 2021
However, he finds that the people in Malaysia are either wary about kind deeds or misinterpret the motive.
To be honest, no one can be faulted for rejecting the kind offer due to the numerous money scams we hear about every year.
That said, it doesn’t mean we have to stop being kind. We should continue to be kind to each other but also understand when there are people who decline our offer.

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14YO Stabs Mother While She Was Asleep, Believed To Be Hallucinating

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A 41-year-old woman was stabbed by her 14-year-old son while she was asleep at home.

Sinar Harian reported that the incident happened in Bukit Yong in Pasir Puteh, Kelantan, on Wednesday night around 11.45pm (24 May).
It’s said that the victim was stabbed in the chest with a knife. She awoke when she felt pain and tried calling her husband who was asleep in the living room.
She tried to remove the knife herself before fainting. Her husband sent her to Hospital Tengku Anis Pasir Puteh for treatment and was told by the doctor that the stab punctured her lungs.
Kelantan crime investigation department chief Datuk Mohd Nor Yhazid Idris said initial investigations revealed that the suspect used a knife from the kitchen.
The suspect is the woman’s third child who’s still studying in a secondary school in Pasir Puteh. He had a fever two days ago and was monitored by his mother.
The suspect has been remanded and the case will be investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code.
In another update by Sinar Harian, the teen suspect was allegedly hallucinating when the stabbing happened but this has yet to be proven.
The suspect tested negative for drugs and would be sent to the hospital for a psychological assessment.

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Regular holiday with loved ones will increase your lifespan, Harvard says

What can be more fun than taking a trip with the people you
love? Getting more life-time to do it that is!

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A Harvard researcher revealed that going on regular holidays and spending time around your friends and family might just be the fabled fountain of youth that weâ€™ve all been searching for.

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According to the study, taking time to bond and share intimate connections with the people you admire can greatly reduce the risk of mortality – cutting down the risk of terminal heart disease and even increase your life expectancy.
The paper explains that meaningful social interactions not only makes us realize a greater sense of fulfillment and gives us pleasure. Time spent being happy around the people you care for can also help in improving your health the same way that a healthy diet or regular exercise would do.
If you are looking for a means to improve both your physical and mental health, taking that long overdue trip would be just the right way to do it!

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So if you’re already itching on taking that longevity trip,  youâ€™re in luck! Would be vacationers can now enjoy low airfare rates via Malaysia Airlinesâ€™ Fly Now Deals, available from now until June 21, 2019.

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Take a trip to Penang or Kuching with fares as low as RM69.
Or plan a scenic trip to Bali, Hong Kong or Sydney at rates as low as RM399.
The national carrier is also offering discounts for extra baggage, seats and insurance too! Head on to their website for more details.
What are you waiting for? Start take a holiday to extend your lifespan now!

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No, they didn’t pay us to write this. It’s more of a PSA.


Does boba really make you constipated?

The recent X Ray of undigested boba in a teenage girl from China has raised eyebrows in many. Though doesnâ€™t seem to be slowing down Malaysians from drinking boba.
Many doctors have been summoned for their opinion on the matter.
Is it really boba?
First off, yes, the Xray does show something â€˜funnyâ€™ in the large intestine, but what is that?
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Left picture: The pink highlights are indeed where the large intestine should be.Right: But what are those rounded globules?
Well a doctor from Singapore claims that it is highly likely to just be a large amount of  impacted faeces or in layman terms; poop instead of boba.

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Not boba you say?
This is because boba pearls are from tapioca powder, which is starch based and normally break apart in heat.
So when our bobas are boiled and cooked, the process of breakdown starts.
And thatâ€™s why we get our boba in cold drinks, because if it were to continuously be in hot drinks, it would simply just melt away by the time we  drink it.
Besides, in a study about Starch in Food, discovered that cassava -what tapioca is from- has the highest digestibility compared to sweet potatoes and other types of root starches.
So does Boba cause constipation?
We donâ€™t think so.

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However, it’s important to point out that uncooked boba do have a tendency to cause constipation.
We suggest everyone to take everything with moderation. Because too much of something is always too bad OK guys?


Tun M Said Multiracialism Is Against Constitution, Legal Experts Disagree

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Bukit Gelugor UMNO Information Chief Huzaidi Hussin has urged former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to stop playing with racial sentiments and using the Malays for power.

Huzaidi also denied Mahathir’s claim that DAP has a significant influence on the unity government, citing DAP only holds four minister positions.
Mahathir said he was defending the Federal Constitution and claimed that promoting multiracialism in Malaysia is against the constitution.
He said that the Constitution stressed building a Malay Malaysia.
1. Promoting multiracialism in Malaysia goes against the Federal Constitution, claims Dr Mahathir Mohamad."Apakah Kerajaan sekarang menolak Perlembagaan Malaysia yang tidak pernah sebut Malaysia sebagai negara berbilang kaum?" he questions in his social media post. pic.twitter.com/jOt8uvQxAn— BFM News (@NewsBFM) July 3, 2023
Mahathir’s response quickly garnered criticism from netizens while legal experts said Mahathir misunderstood the Constitution.
According to Free Malaysia Today, constitutional lawyer Bastian Pius Vendargon said Mahathir’s claim was incorrect as Article 8 of the constitution states that all persons are equal before the law and entitled to equal protection.
He added that the constitution does not seek to impose “Malayness” on others or exclude people of different ethnic backgrounds, although it recognized Malay rights and Islam’s special position.
Philip Koh, an adjunct professor at Universiti Malaya, said Mahathir’s interpretation of the constitution is a travesty.
Koh said the constitution promotes a democracy that is conducive to building a multi-ethnic country.

However, these constitutional recognitions do not negate the fact that, on the whole, the Federal Constitution is meant to protect a liberal democratic (political landscape). I’m not saying that valid contestations do not arise in any one instance as to how the constitution is interpreted, but to say that promoting multi-ethnic constitutional order is unconstitutional is a travesty of any interpretive approach (to the constitution).
Philip Koh, an adjunct professor at Universiti Malaya
Lawyer Lim Wei Jiet said the constitution has all the elements envisaging a multiracial Malaysia.
He added that just because the word “multiracialism” isn’t mentioned in the Constitution, it doesn’t mean it’s against the Constitution.
Lim said the Constitution has to be interpreted as a whole and not meant to be read as an ordinary statute.
Dr M says "mempromosi negara berbilang bangsa" is "bertentangan Perlembagaan". As a lawyer, it is my duty to point out that Dr M has got it absolutely wrong, and has given a shockingly twisted interpretation of our Constitution. https://t.co/Q5JaJMO6ek— Lim Wei Jiet (@lim_weijiet) July 3, 2023
While what Mahathir said was shocking, he still has his supporters too. Instead of speaking up, former law minister Datuk Mohd Zaid Ibrahim defended Mahathir by listing the former PM’s contributions to the country.
However, he claimed that “others took advantage of him (Mahathir)” and those who benefited from Mahathir’s policies were an ungrateful bunch.
Zaid also said the Malay people would remember Mahathir.
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Toss Seeds Out Your Car Window To Satisfy Your Inner Litterbug

The one thing we can all agree on is that we’re always excited for fruit season.
Though usually that happens in the middle of the year, demand for them have pushed for these fruits to be available almost year-round.
A viral message has once-again started to make its round on social media groups requesting Malaysians to keep their seeds from these fruits.
How would you feel about a durian tree right in your backyard?(Picture credit: Malay Mail)
Soon the season of fruits like mango, durians, rambutans, langsat, duku, mangosteen, jack fruit, etc will be here.My request to all of us is to NOT throw the seeds in your rubbish bin, but INSTEAD to wash them, dry them (in the sun) and pack it in newspaper and keep it in your car. Whenever you go out and find an open barren land while travelling, be it on a village road, on an empty motorway, throw these seeds. They will germinate easily in the the coming monsoon. If with this simple act, we can contribute even a single tree each season to our world, our mission of greening this world would be successful.The Thai government has been promoting this to all its citizen over the last few years.Many of their other districts officers have been driving this campaign aggressively which has been very successful. The number of fruit trees in the wild have multiplied many times over particularly in the Northern districts of Thailand.Let us Malaysian also join the Thais in this brilliant initiative to spread abundance in nature and in this simple yet effective way and contribute back to our next generations. A circulated message shared on social media groups
Malaysians honestly take our trees for granted.(Picture credit: Unsplash)
It sounds wonderful, doesn’t it? Eat all the fruits you want, toss the seeds, and wait for new trees to shoot up.
But would it really work?
The main problem with the idea is that not all barren and empty lands are suitable places for plants to germinate. Different seeds have different needs for germination.
The actual success rate of this is very low, with just a 5% germination chance into a sapling from a thrown seed.Baida Hercus, president of Free Tree Society Malaysia
The most common problem is the poor condition of where they are thrown. Unsuitable conditions such as poor soil nutrients, overcrowding of plants, no water or shade on hot days, or even not enough sunlight would hinder any sort of possible growth.
If thrown hastily by the roadside, grass cutters may simply mow them down as well.
Instead, it’s best to plant the seeds into pots (with identification) and look after them during the rainy season so that they can quickly take root and stabilize itself for any dry periods.
By doing so, the plants’ success rate will jump up to 60%!

Does that mean I shouldn’t throw them out on empty land?
I wouldnâ€™t say donâ€™t: you can, but if you throw out 20 seeds, only 1 might survive. So you would have to throw more.Baida Hercus, president of Free Tree Society
The other seeds would fail to germinate and turn to rot anyway, so the best way to ensure that the seeds actual turn into trees are to plant them within the week.
Of course, if you’re not looking to grow a very tall durian tree in your house, you can always give the saplings up for adoption, or even donate the seeds that you’ve collected!
However, if you truly are too busy to find time to care for the seeds, take a chance and toss the seeds wherever you go, as nature intended. Just as long as the seeds aren’t being discarded in a landfill.

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