We’ve Found A Hidden ‘Green’ Gem Amid KL’s Hustle & Bustle

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Life in the big city is great. We’ve got convenience stores, restaurants and cafes on every corner, public transportation that can take us almost anywhere, and we’re never too far away from work, school and essential facilities like clinics and hospitals.

But within this concrete jungle, there is no denying that we collectively crave greenery and a serene sanctuary to find respite amidst the hustle and bustle of the metropolis.
Urban green spaces play a vital role in the general health and welfare of a city, and of course, add natural beauty to our metal and concrete cityscape.
(Credit: Zamrus Jadid via IWK)
Aside from promoting physical activity, psychological well-being and a sense of community among its inhabitants, a city’s green and public spaces also function to minimize our overall impact on the environment by reducing harmful air and noise pollution as well as providing a habitat for flora and fauna to thrive.
Additionally, parks and green urban landscapes make for a romantic backdrop to those looking to “pop the question” because when you and your loved one are surrounded by life and beauty, it’s hard not to say “I Do”!
This is exactly what Indah Water Konsortium’s (IWK) Eco Park @ Pantai Dalam seeks to offer inhabitants of the city — a green refuge that gives its visitors a deep sense of tranquillity, away from the sounds of traffic and tall skyscrapers.
(Credit: Zamrus Jadid via IWK)
Located just 10km from KL’s city centre, the IWK Eco Park @ Pantai Dalam is a 12-hectare recreational park that’s open to the public.
The park is constructed on top of the Pantai 2 Regional Sewage Treatment Plant (RSTP): A state-of-the-art wastewater treatment facility that’s built underground and utilizes the latest in green technologies to transform what was once nothing more than a stinky pond into a thriving botanical garden.
(Credit: Zamrus Jadid via IWK)
Like a green gem gleaming in the dull grey of the city, IWK Eco Park @ Pantai Dalam embodies IWK’s efforts to preserve and restore KL’s urban greenery.
IWK Eco Park @ Pantai Dalam is home to an urban forest called “Khazanah Rimba”; a project to create a greener environment for communities living around the park, and aims to give shelter and create a sanctuary for all sorts of species of urban fauna to inhabit.
(Credit: Zamrus Jadid via IWK)
The park is beautifully lined with native trees usually found deep in Malaysia’s jungles, such as the Terap, Merbau, Sentol dan Kekatong, as well as, filled with colourful gardens, wide open fields, crystal clear waterscapes, and all sorts of recreational facilities like jogging tracks, playgrounds, and badminton courts for public use.
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Families can also enjoy a slow walk or a picnic surrounded by all sorts of plants and lush greeneries. The park is also home to a community hall for the use of entertainment and other momentous celebrations including weddings.
IWK Eco Park @ Pantai Dalam is open to the public every day from 7am to midnight, and entry is completely free of charge. However, parkgoers might need to pay certain fees to use some of the park’s facilities.
(Credit: via IWK)
Make your way to IWK Eco Park @ Pantai Dalam today to indulge in nature and find some much-needed escape from the ruckus of city life!
For visitors who are interested in booking any of the facilities at IWK Eco Park @ Pantai Dalam,  email ecopark@iwk.com.my or contact 0322420420.

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Indie Horror Flick “Roh” To Represent Malaysia In The Oscars For International Film Category

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Indie movie “Roh” will be representing Malaysia at the 93rd Oscar Awards for the International Film category after it was selected by the Finas Film Selection Committee to compete at the prestigious awards.

According to an official statement from Finas, the selection of the film was made by the committee which consists of professional and experienced local film industry activists.
The selection has undergone a detailed evaluation process based on film criteria such as directing, storytelling, cinematography, screenplay, acting, music blend, music score, art arrangement and film editing as well as compliance with competition rules set by the organizersFinas via Awani
Since 2004, Finas said they’ve nominated a local filmmaker to compete in the prestigious award as part of their efforts towards driving the Malaysian film industry to the international level.
“Roh” is an indie horror film produced by the production company Kuman Pictures Sdn Bhd, which revolves around the mythical themes and beliefs of the community.
It tells the story of how the presence of a strange girl brought horrific predictions and strange incidents to a poor family living in a jungle.
The flick had a budget of RM360,000 and was filmed within 15 days at Dengkil, Selangor.
You can watch the trailer below:

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PeKa B40 age limit lowered to 40 years old from 50

Just 4 months ago, the Health Ministry launched the Healthcare Protection Scheme for low-income B40 group (PeKa B40) to help the bottom 40% with screening for non-communicable diseases like cancer, hypertension, and diabetes.
Now, the age limit of those eligible for the scheme has been changed.

Had umur bagi penerima manfaat Skim Peduli Kesihatan untuk Kumpulan B40 (PeKa B40) diturunkan daripada 50 tahun menjadi 40 tahun.
Keputusan itu dipersetujui  pd mesyuarat pasca Kabinet baru-baru ini bagi membolehkan lebih ramai golongan B40 jalani saringan kesihatan. @DrDzul
— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 4, 2019

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According to the Health Minister, Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad, the decision to lower the age from 50 years old to 40 years old was made during a post-cabinet meeting recently.
This move is done to increase the chances of early detection for the diseases covered by the scheme.

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With a budget of RM100 million for 800,000 people, only about 40,000 people have utilised this benefit to date.
That’s only about 0.05% of the estimated number of people expected to be screened.

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Sarawak records the highest number of people using this free screening facility, with 9,852 people checked so far using the PeKa B40.
This number is followed by Kedah with 6,324 people screened, Penang and Perak at third and fourth placing with 4,582 and 4,209 people examined respectively.

Had umur untuk mendapat manfaat Skim PeKa B40 akan diturunkan drpd 50 thn kpd 40 thn.
Ini bermakna lebih ramai yg layak mendapat Bantuan Alat Perubatan bernilai RM20K.
Men. Kesihatan @DrDzul ada cerita tentang manfaat yang ditawarkan oleh Skim PeKa B40 ini. pic.twitter.com/Z5qQb8duAu
— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) August 5, 2019

In an interview shared on KKMâ€™s twitter page today, Dr. Dzul is seen explaining the many types of medical aids available for those in the B40 group under the PeKa scheme.
Among the medical aids given for free include stents and pacemakers (commonly used for patients with heart disease).
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Are you eligible for the PeKa B40 health screening?
Check your status here and find the nearest free clinic available to you here.
If you are eligible, hurry up and go for your check-ups for free! Not only are they free, there isn’t even any special registration needed.
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GE15: BN And PH Reach Agreement – Sources

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Sources inside DAP and UMNO say an agreement has been reached between BN and PH.

READ MORE: [UPDATED] GE15: PH And BN Leaders Seen Arriving At Seri Pacific Hotel For Undisclosed Meeting
Two party insiders from across the aisle told TRP that the terms of the agreement include PH chairman and PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim being made Prime Minister with UMNO deputy president Datuk Seri Mohammad Hassan becoming Anwar’s Deputy Prime Minister.
Additionally, one of the sources adds that the agreement has the support of GRS as they are unhappy with GPS chairman Tan Sri Abang Johari Openg, though the other source can’t confirm this claim.
This would mean they have the support of up to 118 parliamentarians, though a pledge by UMNO’s Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein to reject DAP and Anwar no matter the cost, might lower it to just 117.
That would still put them over the top of the 112 MP requirement to form the government and appoint the next Prime Minister.
However, the source in UMNO claims this agreement might only last 6 months until the next UMNO Assembly during which party president Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi could be toppled.
A third source says this agreement is still pending a meeting between the whole BN Supreme Council.

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The Day After We Found Out There Was No Majority (Timeline)

With Members of Parliament (MPs) achieving no clear majority after concluding interviews with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Al-Sultan Abdullah Riâ€™ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, the nationâ€™s democracy is still at an impasse.
The Conference of Rulers (Majlis Raja-Raja) is to convene at the Istana Negara in Kuala Lumpur today, while Interim Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad had on Thursday called for a special Parliament set for Monday to decide the countryâ€™s heading.
TRP brings you more updates on Malaysiaâ€™s current political crisis.
Friday – Feb 28, 2020
11:55pm – Anwar Ibrahim is confident that PH has enough majority support from MPs to form a government. [Malay Mail]
Anwar Ibrahim seen leaving PH’s supreme council meeting in PJ.(Credit: Ahmad Zamzahuri/Malay Mail)
11:36pm – Bersatu Youth (Armada) supports the partyâ€™s decision to back Muhyiddin Yassin as prime minister. [The Star]

11:23pm – GPS says that it would not cooperate with DAP and would avoid a coalition formed with the party. [The Star]

10:21pmÂ  The Bersatu supreme council did not make the decision to nominate Muhyiddin Yassin as the partyâ€™s candidate as prime minister. [The Star]

9:12pm – The Sabahan sect of Parti Amanah Negara (Amanah) say that an Umno-PAS lead government could jeopardise the state rights of Sabah and Sarawak. [The Star]

8:44pm – Several MPs from Bersatu, Warisan, Umno and Azminâ€™s Eleven congregate at Muhyiddin Yassinâ€™s personal residence in Bukid Damansara, KL. [The Star]

8:04pm – The Attorney-General Tan Sri Tommy Thomas reportedly submitted his resignation to Dr Mahathir posing questions a number of high profile cases proceeding at the High Courts and Session Courts. [Malay Mail]

The AG at the KL High Court.(Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
7:56pm – Warisan is expected to show support for Muhyiddin Yassin as the countryâ€™s next prime minister. [Malay Mail]
6:45pm – PKR vice president Chua Tian Chang says that the country might have missed its opportunity to form a new governing platform through Dr Mahathirâ€™s national unity government proposal. [Free Malaysia Today]

6:53pm – Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS) to reveal their choice for Malaysiaâ€™s next prime minister in March. [Malay Mail]
6:45pm – Bersatu and the BN-PAS coalition (Muafakat Nasional) nominates Muhyiddin Yasin as their candidate for the prime ministerâ€™s post. [Berita Harian]
6:13pm – Pakatan Harapan (PH) believes that PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has the most number of support for the prime minister position. [New Straits Times]

6:05pm – Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) continues to support Dr Mahathir as their candidate for prime minister. [Malay Mail]
4:32pm – Bersatu and Azminâ€™s Eleven nominates Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin as a candidate for prime minister. [Malay Mail]

Muhyiddin Yassin now a candidate for the prime minister post.(Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
4:18pm – No MP currently has a majority to be named prime minister. The Istana Negara will allow political parties to present their nominations for the premiership. [Malay Mail]
2:32pm – Dewan Rakyat speaker meets twice with the YDPA at Istana Negara. [The Star]

2:12pm – Bresatu’s meeting with Azmin’s Eleven ends after 3 hours of discussion. [Berita Harian]

1:25pm – Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamad Ariff Md Yusof dismisses Dr Mahathirâ€™s request for a special Dewan Rakyat seating and said that a meeting can only be held by decree of the YDPA. [Malay Mail]

12:30pm – PAS president Datuk Seri Abdul Hadi Awang calls to dissolve the Parliament in place for new elections and claims that there were attempts to â€œbuy offâ€ the support of MPs in the Dewan Rakyat. [Malaysiakini]

12:21pm – Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) MPs including its chairman Dr Mahathir, and Datuk Seri Azmin Aliâ€™s former PKR members (Azminâ€™s Eleven) holds a meeting at the Al-Bukhary Foundation, Kuala Lumpur. [New Straits Times]

12:11pm – The Conference of Rulers assemble at the Istana Negara. [New Straits Times]

The Royal Palace.(Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
9:41pm – The Election Commission (EC) is prepared for the eventuality of a general election and mentioned that the â€œUndi 18â€ Bill – reduced voting age from 21 to 18-years-old – would only take effect next year. [Malay Mail]

Catch up on what happened on Sunday (Feb 23), Monday (Feb 24), Tuesday (Feb 25), Wednesday (Feb 26), and Thursday (Feb 27).
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[Watch] 10-Tonne Truck Crashes Into 11 Cars At Traffic Light Intersection In Nilai

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A 10-ton lorry carrying a load of paper rolls weighing about eight tonnes crashed into 11 cars that stopped at the Jalan Persiaran Pusat Bandar traffic light junction this afternoon.

Nilai District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Fazley Ab Rahman said in a statement that the incident occurred at 5.50 pm.
The lorry, driven by a 26-year-old man, was on its way from Melaka to Beranang, Selangor, when it encountered brake problems and lost control.
The lorry skidded and collided with a row of cars at a red traffic light.
The aftermath of the accident was recorded by passersby and shared on social media.
  @sazrulyorich Kemalangan di Nilai 29/4/22. #tiktok #fyp #foryoupage ♬ original sound  – Ikmal Alif
As a result of the accident, a car driver suffered minor head injuries. However, the lorry driver and other car drivers did not suffer any injuries.Nilai District Police Chief Superintendent Mohd Fazley Ab Rahman elaborating on the accident.
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He said the lorry driver’s urine test was negative for drugs, and the case was investigated under Section 43 (1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.
Police advise the public to drive safely and adhere to the set speed, especially this festive season.
High-Risk Time Of The Year For Road Users
With massive traffic expected during the festive season, highway authorities have issued travel time advisory for road users to plan their journey.
Meanwhile, netizens urged the authorities to prevent heavy vehicles from using the highways during the festive season.
Cadangan waktu perjalanan balik kampung mengikut destinasi masing-masing dari PLUS.Adakah ini masih relevan? Ada pilihan lain? Kenderaan berat masih dibenarkan berada di atas jalanraya nanti? Apa pandangan kalian? pic.twitter.com/hjO6W4qrMt— TeamKerjaRayaIpoh | MohdFaizalHassan 🇲🇾 (@f4izalhassan) April 24, 2022

Heavy vehicles are indeed banned from using certain roads during the festive season, although the enforcement might vary depending on location and day of the month.
Kenderaan berat dilarang berada di jalan raya pada 30 April hingga 2 Mei, 7 dan 8 Mei – JPJ Melaka https://t.co/EJ7yOlt5Pw pic.twitter.com/EC8qcNC7nE— Melakahariini (@Melakahariini) April 29, 2022
On Friday, the North-South highway suffered a heavy jam that lasted for 23km when a heavy vehicle broke down.
20:47hrs Awas! Treler rosak KM 305.0 arah Utara dari Tapah ke Gopeng. Lorong kiri terhalang. Trafik sesak 6km.Sila rancang perjalanan anda. Pandu berhati-hati. Harap maklum. @LLMinfotrafik— plusline1800880000 (@plustrafik) April 29, 2022

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7 awesome things that make any M’sian smile

Turn that frown upside down because today is National Smile Day!

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To commemorate this wonderful day, we’ve listed down 7 things confirm would make any Malaysian smile!
1. Free Gifts when you purchase something!
Everybody loves a surprise every now and then, and getting a free gift after spending your hard-earned cash? Even better!

Talking about unexpected things…
2. Getting extra food when you order some food/McDonald’s!
An extra egg on our nasi lemak, or ordering a 6-piece McNuggets and finding out that they added an extra, hidden McNugget in the box?
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That would make anybody smile!
3. PM announcing special Public Holidays after sporting events
When it comes to sporting events where Malaysian athletes are in the finals and end up winning, it would be a joyous occasion for us Malaysians as they’ve made us proud in the international stage.
And you know what usually comes up on the next day? Public holidays!
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Now you can relax for a day after a night filled with screaming to support your favourite athletes!
4. That time when the petrol prices go down!
Even if only 10 or 20 cents, hearing news that petrol prices have gone down means being able to save extra money (or spend on something else), and that’s always welcomed!
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5. Finding a parking spot at a place where it’s crowded
You know the feeling, going around in circles, trying to find a nice parking spot that doesn’t require you to walk so far to the entrance, and then, it happens, the spot reveals itself to you.
This is even sweeter if it’s a crowded parking lot where finding spaces is almost impossible.

6. When it suddenly rains before snoozing
You know that feeling when you’re about to hit the hay, and then you suddenly hear thunder in the distance. Next thing you know, it starts to drizzle.
That’s when you’re sure you’ll definitely get a good night’s rest because it’s going to rain!

7. When a friend belanja makan (especially when you’re broke)
We all have those days when it’s almost the end of the month, and a lot of money has been spent on the important things (bills, cat food, those RM300 wireless earphones that you’ve been drooling over the past 6 months)… and you’re sort of broke.
Then the phone rings and your friend says, “wanna grab a bite? On me bro”
BROOO
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The New Health Minister – Who Is Khairy Jamaluddin And Why Is He Trending?

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Amid political turmoil, backed with dissonance, and events that graced Malaysian AND international media, Malaysia’s 8th Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin steps down.

The week to come had Malaysians gritting their teeth with what was to become of the country’s political future, and all of this during a pandemic that has and still is claiming thousands of lives.
Of the handful of politicians on the ground ensuring Malaysians were immunised to fight the virus was Coordinating Minister of the National Covid-19 vaccination in Malaysia (PICK) Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar, or KJ in short.
TLDR: He is now the Minister of Health in the Barisan Nasional (BN) administration under Malaysia’s 9th Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
While his face is recognisable as being one of the younger ones around in Malaysian politics, what do we know about him?
Let’s delve deeper into his persona in Malaysian politics and beyond.
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A worldly guy with politics in his blood
KJ was born on 10 January 1976 in Kuwait City, Kuwait to former diplomat Dato’ Jamaluddin Abu Bakar and Datin Dato’ Rohmah Abdul Hamid.
He had his secondary education at the United World College of South East Asia in Singapore and later completed his tertiary studies at Oxford University and University College London (UCL) in the United Kingdom.
It seems politics had always been instilled in KJ as he graduated with a Bachelor’s degree in Philosophy, Politics, and Economics (PPE) and later a Master’s degree in Legal and Political Theory at UCL.
After completing his studies, KJ worked as a journalist for some time writing for major publications like The Economist, Time, and the Wall Street Journal (WSJ).
He was even a TV commentator for Dateline Malaysia, a talk show described by WSJ as “revolutionary” by “actually letting people talk”.
Political career
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KJ’s political career emerged under the leadership of the fifth Prime Minister, Tun Abdullah Ahmad Badawi, who also happened to be his father-in-law.
He was then appointed Abdullah’s Deputy Principal Private Secretary (2003-2004) and from 2003 to 2009 he rose to prominence within UMNO where he served as Deputy Chief of UMNO’s youth wing and served as a close personal advisor to his father-in-law.
A brief outline of KJ’s political duties is as follows:
2001 – 2004 : Exco of the Malaysian UMNO Youth Movement2001 – 2004 : Deputy Chairman, Education Bureau of the Malaysian UMNO Youth Movement2004 – Present : Head of Rembau Division UMNO Youth Movement2004 – 2008 : Vice Head of UMNO Malaysia Youth Movement and Deputy Chairman of Barisan Nasional Malaysia Youth2008 – 2018 : Head of UMNO Malaysia Youth Movement and Chairman of Barisan Nasional Youth.2013 – 2018: Minister of Youth and Sports under Prime Minister at the time Datuk Seri Najib Razak. 2020 – 2021: Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation under Prime Minister at the time Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin4 February 2021-16 August 2021: Coordinating Minister of the National COVID-19 Immunisation Program (PICK)27 August 2021 – present: Health Minister under Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Controversies
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Focusing on the last 10 years of his colourful political journey on a Minister level, KJ is bound to come across a few controversies – although not as extensive as some of his older cohorts.
In 2016, a senior officer in the Youth and Sports Ministry was alleged to have siphoned off RM100 million funds to live a lavish lifestyle.
As the minister in charge at the time, KJ took full responsibility and assured the matter would be handled immediately.
In 2017, KJ competed as part of the Malaysian polo team at the Kuala Lumpur SEA Games and although the team won a Gold medal in the Men’s Team Polo event, defeating Thailand, his credibility and contributions to the team were questioned by the Sultan of Johor, Sultan Ibrahim Ismail ibni Almarhum Sultan Iskandar.
The Johor ruler took to his Facebook to slam KJ accusing him of ordering a player to fake an injury so he could play the last minute and appear as the leading man of the moment.
KJ was even challenged to play against the Sultan of Johor’s state polo team. The event led to KJ seeking an audience with the Sultan at his palace.
Outside the political lens
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Strip all the political prowess aside and you’ll find that KJ at the end of the day is a doting family man.
He married his wife Nori Abdullah in 2001 and the couple has three sons.
The couple are advocates of educating and supporting people on the Autism spectrum and have opened up about their autistic child.
KJ is also an athlete at heart.
Aside from winning Gold in Men’s Team Polo at the 2017 SEA Games, KJ was also closely involved in football during his pre-parliamentary career.
Bonus: KJ has also done some acting and appears in a 2009 short film called Meter.

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Vaping actually bad for health; govt seeks to regulate e-cigs

Vaping has been quite prevalent in the public sphere, it seems.
Recently, there was news on how Malaysia is planning strict regulations on the sale and use of electronic cigarettes and vaporisers.

It is in line with the move made by other countries around the world to ban devices that have been linked to deaths and youth addiction.
According to Malaysia’s national health and morbidity survey in 2015, approximately 22.8% of Malaysian population aged 15 years and above were smokers.
The same report added:

20.5% were daily smokers;
38.8% are men and 1.1% of women
About one-tenth of the Malaysian population aged 15 years and above used smokeless cigarette (20.8% of men and 0.8% of women

As far as statistics go, the US Centre for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has some recording cases related to vaping :
Why are we quoting data from the United States you ask?
Because it leads to deaths

It turns out that 805 lung injury cases have been reported from 46 states and 1 U.S. territory.
And twelve vaping-related deaths have been confirmed in 10 states!

Out of 771 patients, they’ve found out that :

About 69% are male.
Nearly two thirds (62%) are 18 to 34 years old; with 22% of patients between 18-21.
16% of patients are under 18 years.

All reported patients have a history of e-cigarette product use or vaping.

Although tobacco products in Malaysia are currently regulated under the Food Act,so far there are no specific regulations that govern the sale and use of vaporisers and e-cigarettes.
However, a ban was put in place since November 2015 for vaporiser liquids containing nicotine.
Also, what we want to say is, even if it is touted as a better alternative to cigarettes, there are still cases of vape-related deaths, so please be cautious.
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Only 80 MPs At Dewan Rakyat Instead Of 222 – Decision Next Week

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Dewan Rakyat Deputy Speaker Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon said that the Dewan Rakyat Select Committee will propose an 80 MP limit for the lower house of Parliament sitting from July 26.

New Straits Times reported that the decision would most likely be decided next week before the Dewan Rakyat sits.
This proposal is the same as the resolution adopted at last year’s sitting. Like last year, out of 222 MPs, only 80 could enter.Rashid
Additionally, each minister and deputy minister may only bring along one or two staff members with them. Strict Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) including a Covid-19 screening test will also be imposed.
We are ready to sit for five days for the lower house and three days for the upper house. So all questions related to Covid-19 will be tabled using the rules of explanation by the relevant Minister. Rashid
The Special Session of the Dewan Rakyat will sit for five days starting at 10 am on 26 to 29 July and 2 August.
The Dewan Negara session meanwhile will take place for three days from 3 to 5 August.
It will see 44 lawmakers from the government and 36 from the opposition bench. Members in attendance may switch between the morning and evening sessions.
The goal is to brief all Members of Parliament on the National Recovery Plan and amend all laws and regulations to enable Parliamentary sittings to be held in a hybrid manner.
As of 8 July, the government holds 108 seats, the opposition holds 112 seats, and two more seats are vacant.

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[VIDEO] Fancy New BM-Speaking U.S. Ambassador Impresses Malaysians

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Alright look, we already know what some of you are going to say… As soon as a random foreigner speaks even a hint of Bahasa Malaysia (BM), the whole country goes into a fit of unbridled hysteria.

But, no one can deny the fact that this one Mat Salleh from America does deserve credit for his way with Malay words.
Malaysians were super impressed by how fluent the new United States (US) Ambassador to Malaysia, Brian McFeeters, can speak in our local tongue.
A video recently released by the US Embassy had featured Brian addressing the nation in full BM.
In his speech, the ambassador had talked about the US’s public health partnership with Malaysia in the fight against the Covid-19 pandemic, where the country is donating vaccines, personal protective equipment (PPE) and computers worth RM1 million to the National Disaster Management Agency (NADMA).

Brian D. McFeeters began his service as the US Ambassador to Malaysia earlier in February 2021 and has spent some 15 years working as a foreign diplomat in Southeast Asia.
Besides having spent his career working in countries like Indonesia, Iraq and South Korea, the ambassador is known to be adept in several languages including Indonesian, French, German and Spanish.
Needless to say, sentiments online revealed that denizens were indeed dazzled by Brian’s silver-BM-tongue.
1. Me Yesterday2. Me today hearing my ambassador speak fluent Bahasa https://t.co/MT0WoG6Psd pic.twitter.com/QJhuoB56k5— Sir Zayn (@bingregory) June 16, 2021
People even began making proud historical reference to when BM was once considered the ‘lingua franca‘ or the main language of communication used in Southeast Asia back in the 14th to 18th century – adopted and spoken by Arab and Chinese traders as well as by the Dutch and British colonials that came to conquer us later on.
Nowadays, the United Nations (UN) employs six main languages for multilingual international communication;
ArabicChineseEnglishFrenchRussianSpanish
Multilingualism or the use of more than one language remains an essential factor in harmonious communication and relationships among nations besides functioning as an important bridge for tolerance as well as increased participation and dialogue from various peoples across the globe.

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Kampar Hospital Says Officer Who Admonished Patient For Wearing Shorts Has Been Reprimanded

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Kampar Hospital has confirmed that a female patient was admonished by an officer for wearing shorts when she came to seek treatment.

In a statement, Kampar Hospital director Dr Khairul Azha Azam said the officer involved had been reprimanded.
Dr Khairul said what the officer did was wrong and should not happen again in the future.
All patients must be received in all conditions especially during emergencies.Dr Khairul Azha Azam, Kampar Hospital director
He also informed that all staff had been told to receive patients regardless of their attire and without discrimination.
What happened that day? Damien Chan related the incident to Nanyang Siang Pau, where he said his female friend who was seeking treatment at the Kampar Hospital was reprimanded for wearing shorts.
Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has responded to the claim after it went viral on social media, saying clothes or moral policing shouldn’t happen in health facilities.
He thanked the netizen who alerted him to the matter and said the ministry would investigate it further.
READ MORE: Health DG Says Clothes Policing Shouldn’t Happen At Medical Facilities
Dr Khairul in detailing the incident, said the patient sought treatment at the hospital’s emergency unit at 12.04am on 13 February.
The patient was attended to by an officer at the triage counter and her vitals were found to be stable. She was admonished by the officer for wearing shorts. The officer in charge went into the Emergency unit to get a shirt and sarong for the woman to wear temporarily. Dr Khairul Azha Azam, Kampar Hospital director
However before the sarong could be given to her, the woman left the triage counter and informed another staff she would be seeking treatment at a private clinic. At about 1am on 13 February, the patient returned accompanied by a friend. She was checked in and treated by the doctor on duty and discharged.Dr Khairul Azha Azam, Kampar Hospital director
After what happened, Dr Khairul said the hospital had taken appropriate action concerning the patient involved and improvements had been instituted to ensure no repeat of the incident.
The Kampar Hospital has never instructed nor obstructed patients who did not abide by the dress code from receiving any treatment.Dr Khairul Azha Azam, Kampar Hospital director

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This Australian Cream Cheese Brand Is Now In Bake With Yen Stores

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Bake With Yen has officially launched their Pauls cream cheese in stores as the brand’s official retailer in Peninsula Malaysia.

Pauls is Australia’s top white milk brand and is known for their range of dairy products such as milk, cheese, butter, cream, yoghurt, and custard.
However, they have never had an official presence in Malaysia– until now.
Currently, the Pauls brand cream cheese is only available in Bake With Yen stores in West Malaysia.
(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Pauls brand cream cheese is also halal-certified, so Muslim bakers and homecooks can definitely use the versatile ingredient with an ease of mind.
Cream cheese can be used for both savoury food and sweet desserts, delivering a smooth creamy taste.
Cream cheese can be used for many things, from sweet desserts like daifuku to savoury sushi rolls.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Bake With Yen is importing the cream cheese in 2kg sizes, which is more suitable for professionals bakers. However, depending on demand, General Manager of Lactalis Malaysia representing Pauls Henry Ong noted that they may bring in different sizes to suit different needs.
Right now, the 2kg Pauls cream cheese is sold at Bake With Yen for RM56.90.
Additionally, customers who purchase the cream cheese can join their ongoing contest to win a Thermomix or Bake With Yen vouchers.

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Boost Users Stand The Chance To Win BlackPink World Tour Tickets

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Euphoria ensues with BLACKPINK fans across the nation as their favourite global top artistes are coming to Malaysia next year!

To add on to the excitement, Boost, a leading regional full spectrum fintech arm of Axiata and the main sponsor for the upcoming BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] KUALA LUMPUR, is giving away exclusive opportunities for its users to win tickets for BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] KUALA LUMPUR.
The fintech-exclusive giveaway contest is part of Boost’s Rewards 2 No End campaign which runs from 8 December 2022 to 7 January 2023.
The Rewards 2 No End campaign is a special surprise gift from Boost to delight its over 10 million users of its all-in-one fintech app this holiday season.
During the campaign period, Boost users can redeem RM2 BOOSTPINK Wallet rewards to enjoy RM2 off when paying with Boost*. All users have to do is visit the ‘BoostUP Rewards Catalogue’ page at 2PM daily via this link to browse, select, and redeem the RM2 BOOSTPINK Wallet rewards. Each user can redeem up to two RM2 BOOSTPINK Wallet rewards daily.
Once redeemed, to be in the running to win a ticket for BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] KUALA LUMPUR, remember to screenshot the redeemed RM2 BOOSTPINK Wallet rewards located in the ‘My Partner Wallets’ page*.
Then, share it on your Instagram or Facebook feed and tag two friends as well as @myboostapp with the #BoostxBLACKPINK hashtag, along with your Invite Code to complete your entry*. To generate your Invite Code, visit your Boost app profile, then tap on ‘Refer & Earn’ and copy your Invite Code.
There will be two winners selected every week for a total of eight lucky winners who will be able to watch the legendary K-pop sensation in action at BLACKPINK WORLD TOUR [BORN PINK] KUALA LUMPUR*.
There are limited redemptions daily for the RM2 BOOSTPINK Wallet rewards so be ready with the Boost app open when the clock strikes 2PM because that’s when it will be refreshed every single day across the campaign period*.
Upon successful redemption, the reward will only be valid within the same day. It will be automatically utilised for RM2 off when transacting with a minimum spend of RM10 at any of Boost’s over half a million merchant touchpoints nationwide*.
BLACKPINK’s latest release second full album [BORN PINK] debuted at No.1 on the Billboard Top 200 Album sales.
The massive project, [BORN PINK] became the very first K-pop female group in history to make a double million seller.
Presented by YG Entertainment and promoted by Live Nation, [JISOO, JENNIE, ROSÉ, and LISA] will kick off the largest ASIA tour in the history of female K-pop group tour next year on 7 and 8 January in a row at National Stadium in Bangkok, then more upcoming stops including Hong Kong, Riyadh, Abu Dhabi, Kuala Lumpur, Jakarta, Kaohsiung, Manila, and Singapore.
For more info on Boost’s Rewards 2 No End campaign, click here.
For entrepreneurs looking to boost your business, click here.

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Here’s Where You Can Buy Red Lady’s Fingers At An Urban Farm In KL

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If you’re like me, a city girl who only recently ventured to buy groceries that’s not in the sterile environment of a supermarket, then you probably have never actually seen truly fresh produce.

Urban Hijau is an urban farm running on permaculture designs, nestled in the heart of Taman Tun Dr Ismail. On Sunday mornings, they host a small farmer’s market that’s open to the public, displaying their wide varieties of extremely fresh vegetables and fruits, depending on what is ready to be harvested that week.
The Sunday market includes fresh produce and even homemade soybean tempeh at an extremely reasonable price.(Credit: TRP)
There’s usually regular vegetables like spinach and bok choy, but you can also pick up tomatoes, pandan leaves, and okra (lady’s fingers) too. All the produce are grown organically and naturally, without the use of pesticides and commercial fertilizers.
Fresh roselles are wonderful in salads, stir-frys, and steeped as tea.(Credit: TRP)
The produce tastes extremely different when it’s harvested fresh from the ground. In fact, did you know the root of white radishes actually taste spicy, similar to mustard and wasabi? Because I didn’t, but now I (and my tongue) know better.
The produce at Urban Hijau are fat, fresh, and free of chemicals.(Credit: TRP)
But the most special thing is their red lady’s fingers! Not only do their vibrant colour stand out, but according to the farmers, they taste a little sweeter than their green counterparts. They’re perfect for roasting or stir-frys.
Red lady’s fingers in comparison to the regular green lady’s fingers. Did you know they grew pointing upwards? Me neither.(Credit: TRP)
Why farm-to-table produce matters
The farm displays the best example of the farm-to-table movement, where you can see where the produce is grown, and bring it home with you directly, skipping all the additional steps in the middle.
Farm-to-table is an important way to bring down an individual’s carbon footprint, because traditional farming and grocery shopping involves a lot of shipping and handling, which involves hidden environmental costs. Transportation of groceries go from farm, to warehouse, to individual grocery stores, to your car, and only then to your home.
Find yourself transported to a lush hidden gem. Even the air smells cleaner here.(Credit: TRP)
The Sunday Market is open from 9:00am to 12:30pm. Be sure to bring your reusable bags while you shop, and spend some time to check out the vegetable garden too!
For more information, visit the Urban Hijau website at uhijau.org.

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This Event Gathered 237 Adorable Poms For Christmas – That’s A Malaysian Record!

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There are a lot of Christmas parties with friends, co-workers and families. But have you ever heard of a Christmas party with dogs?

Pomeranians to be specific.
They look like they’re having the time of their lives. (Credit: Puft & Tuft Pomeranian Club)
The most Pomeranians ever in a gathering in Malaysia
Puff & Tuft, an exclusive and active Pomeranian Club has been organizing lots of gatherings and festive events for their members (the dogs, not the owners).
In an exclusive with TRP, Jessica Tan, a member of the club said that this is the third time they’re organising a Christmas party called Santapaws with Pomeranians and other dog breeds too.
They all look like little cute blobs, honestly. (Credit: Puft & Tuft Pomeranian Club)
In 2020 they only had a gathering with 30 poms while in 2021, they had around 80 poms. This year, they went up quite a notch – 237 poms in one place, celebrating Christmas.
Initially, the Malaysian Book of Record only gave us the 200-pom target to reach if we wanted to break the record. But surprisingly, 237 Pomeranians showed up at the event!There were other breeds there too. We had around 270 dogs at the event and 450 owners. Jessica Tan, Admin of the Puff & Tuft Pomeranian Club to TRP
The Santapaws Christmas Party was held on the 4th of December at the CommonsKL, a pet-friendly place where you can dine and bring your furry friends to hang out.
They even had an Ugly Christmas dress code for the dogs too. Surprisingly, the furry doggies all behaved so nicely and properly, thanks to their responsible parents.
Meet and Greet with Santa (left) and poses in a snow globe (right).(Credit: Puft & Tuft Pomeranian Club)
They had activities like experiencing snowfall, entering a big snow globe, meeting Santa, having gift exchanges and many more.
Not just that, they also had dog snacks like wet food, barf, cupcakes, dim sums, and broth served to the dogs for free. The owners had to buy their own food because who are we kidding, they’re not the focus of the party. They’re just the chauffeurs and maids. The cuddly pooches are the true stars!
Siew Mais & Cupcakes for dogs. (Credit: Puft & Tuft Pomeranian Club)
The puppies also got to walk away with a door gift to themselves. This is one detailed event, that’s for sure.
If you have a pom and want to join the fun, check out their Facebook page here. This group is solely for owners to post the cute shenanigans of their poms.
(Credit: Puft & Tuft Pomeranian Club)
The newlyweds
Did you remember the two Pomeranians – Minnie and Cooper that got hitched in April this year?
Yes, it was a real dog wedding. We’re not kidding.
READ MORE: [Watch] Two Cute Malaysians Getting Married: Plot Twist, They’re Pomeranians!
Well, status update! They’re proud parents now. They now have a healthy little puppy named Rover.
Minnie & Cooper (left) and their only puppy, Rover (right).(Credit: Jessica Tan)
Minnie. Cooper. Rover. You get the gist.
If you wanna follow the lives of this cute little family, you can find out more here.

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This Glow-In-The-Dark Badminton Court Lets You Play In The Dark!

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As if our nation’s favourite sport can’t get any cooler, apparently you can now play badminton in the dark!

For people who find their usual badminton sessions starting to get a little stale, the obvious answer is to host it in the dark as an extra challenge.
Shuttle In The Dark is hosted by Fitness Center in KLCC, newly opened just this year.
They boast a special BWF Tournament Grade Floor Mat from the Macao Open, together with special glow-in-the-dark equipment like shuttlecocks and rackets. Players will also get glowing wristbands and optional glowing clothing to make them easier to spot in the dark.
Shuttle In The Dark is quick to reassure netizens of the inadequate lighting, noting that there shouldn’t be any difficulties in seeing your friends even in the dark.

However, other netizens were less confident in their badminton skills, claiming that they already miss the shuttlecock in brightly-lit badminton courts, let alone one that’s pitch black.

Still, it seems like we’ll still be left in the dark over the experience as a single hour at Shuttle In The Dark will cost you RM180. However, if you’re up for a fun night out at what appears to be a badminton court crossed with a club, then why not?

See their promotional video here:

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Covid-19 Patient Tells Others To “Never Get Tested” While Distressed Over Quarantine At MAEPS

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A Malaysian Instagram user recently recounted her negative experience at Malaysia Agro Exposition Park Serdang (MAEPS), which has now been converted to a Covid-19 Quarantine and Low Risk Treatment Centre for Covid-19 positive patients.

While the Instagram account has since been made private, the original post compared a Malaysian woman’s experience while under home quarantine and quarantine at MAEPS.
The Malaysian woman recounted that she was eating well, resting well, and recovering well while under home quarantine. However, she expressed that the experience was completely different when she was later sent to the quarantine center in MAEPS by the Health Ministry.
In a separate viral incident, this video allegedly taken at MAEPS Serdang also showed patients on stretchers.(Credit: Unknown)
In the viral post, she complained that the living hall was extremely crowded with locals and foreigners alike, with little to no privacy and social distancing, and feared the spread of other contagious diseases such as chickenpox or even a mutated strain of Covid-19. She lamented the spicy food provided and the state of the shared toilets as well.
In the post, she also stated “Never get tested. Just quarantine at home.”
The post that went viral.(Credit: Instagram)
Her post quickly went viral, with many people strongly condemning her message to not get tested just to avoid being sent to the quarantine center.
While many felt sorry that her experience was so harrowing, they expressed concerns over the irresponsible way she asked people to simply not get tested.
Instead, many suggested that she use her experience to urge others to follow appropriate SOPs or avoid going out instead.
As usual: Only leave the house for neccessities, wear a mask, and maintain a safe distance with others.(Credit: Malay Mail)
READ MORE: M’sian Shares Experience In “Notorious” MAEPS Quarantine Centre
Testing anxiety could lead to less people being tested.
There’s no doubt that Covid-19, and its testing, is a largely unpleasant experience. We’ve seen (and laughed at) videos of people gagging while doing a throat swab.
Additionally, people who test positive for Covid-19 are subjected to stigma and blame, which can deter others from getting themselves checked out.
The requirement for quarantine is at least 2 weeks. While those with the ability to work remotely might not deem it too inconvenient, others whose jobs require physical presence may fear losing employment and their source of income, in addition to the stress that comes with being Covid-19-positive.
Testing for Covid-19 isn’t just about you. It’s about your community.(Credit: Malay Mail)
Now, viral stories about the conditions of the MAEPS quarantine center may breed anxiety about being sent there.
All these are reasons why people may choose to not do any tests. After all, the logic is that you won’t need to go through all that hardship if you never know, and you will never know if you never test.
Still, people who knowingly conceal information regarding the coronavirus are liable to a hefty fine or time behind bars.
Anxiety over the Covid-19 tests are understandable but should not be a reason to avoid testing. Walking around untested could lead to the unintentional spreading of the virus to others- you may be fine, but your immunocompromised grandparents may not. In the interest of public safety, get tested.

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Mobile Phone Retailer Slapped With RM10,000 Fine For Selling Unregistered Covid-19 Medicine In Sabah

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A mobile phone retailer was fined RM10,000 for selling unregistered medical products marketed as an alternative treatment for Covid-19,, New Strait Times reported.

Sessions Court Judge Elsie Primus handed the sentence to Dex Communication Sdn Bhd after its director pleaded guilty to the charge of having 1,800 boxes of “Lianhua Qingwen Jiaonang” capsules on 7 September 2021 at 10.52am at the company premises in Asia City Complex, Kota Kinabalu, Sabah.
The capsules, estimated to be worth RM36,000 and were not registered with the Ministry of Health (MoH), which violated Regulation 7(1) (a) of the Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984, an offence under Regulation 30(1) of the same Regulations 1984.
During the mitigation, the defence counsel Chin Tek Ming asked for leniency as the company sold the products for side income due to the pandemic situation.
However, Pharmaceutical Division principal assistant director (enforcement) Mad Sapri Tumiran, who prosecuted the case, asked for an appropriate sentence as a lesson as the seized haul is the highest amount of the unregistered product recorded in the country.
Mad Sapri said that it is suspected that the product was bought by the company, which has 10 branches in Sabah, to be distributed throughout state, which is seen as exploiting the fear of Sabahan who were worried for their health
“This product is not registered with the Health Ministry. It is also not known where it is manufactured. If something happens to consumers as a result of using these unregistered products, no party can be called upon to withdraw this product from the market.
“Therefore, for the safety and health of the public, we at the ministry request the court to give a severe and maximum punishment to the accused. This will not only provide a lesson to the accused but will serve as a stern warning to other errant traders,” he was quoted saying.
Sabah is one of the worst-hit state by Covid 19 with 4.53 million cases and 35,752 death recorded since the pandemic hit the country.

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[Watch] Single Mother Cries Foul, Car Registered Under Ex-Husband’s Family Seized By Relatives

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It is not uncommon for people to purchase a car or house in the name of another person.

It’s due to specific reasons, including the creditworthiness to get financing from banks.
Some people think it’s alright if the property is put under the name of family members or someone close to them.
But the reality is that there are many significant risks, and you may be in for big trouble.
A Car’s Title Dictates Ownership Of The Vehicle
If you put the car entirely in someone else’s name, you could be forfeiting any car ownership rights.
Recently, Facebook user and single mother Zura Putra shared how she was upset when her ex-husband’s siblings suddenly confiscated the family car.
The car is said to be a Mitsubishi XPANDER, a seven-seater family-friendly crossover.
As the car was driven away from her home, the tense moment was recorded and shared on Facebook.

Zura said the car was a source of income and helped her take care of the children.
She also acknowledged that the vehicle was bought in the name of one of her ex-husband’s family members.
On-Time Loan Payments
But throughout that period, all related costs were borne by her alone.
When they came for the car, she did not have time to do any preparations and could only watch helplessly.
Throughout the year of using it, Zura said that she has consistently paid the cost of the car’s instalments on time.
She does not want her ex-husband’s family member to get a bad credit report.
Talk Is Cheap
They had promised to switch the ownership to her name in two years.
But less than a year later, the deal was reneged upon.
Despite the misfortune, the woman was moved when one of her neighbours was willing to lend her a car.
At the very least, it can be used for his business and sending his children to school.
Even so, Zura will still try to find her new car in the future.
Her episode has gone viral with more than 950 comments and 432,000 views.
Words Of Wisdom
Most netizens offered comforting words and gave her some advice.
They told her to be more careful next time as it is as much an emotional decision as a financial one.
Also, they pointed out that it does not matter who pays for the purchase.
The home or car always belongs to the person whose name is mentioned in the agreement for sale.
At the same time, netizens said such problems had been around for the longest time, and there is much advice on social media.
Next time kalau mau sambung loan kereta jangan kasi pinjam nama walaupun sama saudara sendiri. Bila dorang nda bayar ccm nama sendiri yang buruk.. Lesson learned!— Marianah Elissa 🌸 (@mommymaia) April 26, 2018
Cakap kat dia.. "sayang, i sayangkan you tapi i minta maaf sangat. I memang tak boleh bagi pinjam nama i untuk buat loan kereta you sebab i nak guna untuk adik beradik/anak buah/saudara i nanti…maaf sayang, lagipon kita tak kahwin lagi, nanti family i cakap ape pulak" 😂— 🌸 ƙׁׅ֑ꪱׁׅꪀׁׅ 🌸 (@nfrsyh15) August 7, 2022

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Heavy Storm In Melaka Caused Flood And Uprooted Trees, 53 People Evacuated

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A storm accompanied by heavy rains yesterday evening (22 October) has caused flash floods in several places in Melaka.

Four housing areas in Durian Tunggal, Alor Gajah, were flooded when a nearby river overflowed.
The other flood-hit areas were Kampung Gadek, Kampung Bukit Tambun, Kampung Punggue and Kampung Bukit Balai.
The Star reported that 53 people from 14 families have been relocated to a relief centre in SK Durian Tunggal which was opened at 11pm.
READ MORE: 8 Real Tips To Clean Out Your House After A Flood
READ MORE: How To Keep Floodwaters From Entering The House Through The Front Door And Bathroom

Simpan sini jugak la..rumah banjir kilat. Hujan lebat gila kat melaka ni dengan guruh kilat memancau-mancau dari ptg td. Kita pulak yg tengah drive masa tu, takuttt pic.twitter.com/m9graL9Ilp— Nur Huda 🖤 (@yudamid) October 22, 2022
Netizens reported seeing lots of lightning and said it was scary to drive in the stormy weather.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the bad weather also uprooted trees in several areas and damaged some vehicles.
The state fire and rescue department (JBPM) spokesman said they have received three reports of vehicles hit by fallen trees around the Melaka Tengah district so far.
Fortunately, there were no reports of injuries or casualties since the victims managed to safely escape.
TAKE NOTE ❗Ayer Keroh Banjir Kilat. Berdekatan Melaka Mall / Hospital Pantai Melaka. Depan MBMB menghala ke ayer keroh jalan tutup pokok tumbang.. Nk potong blkg mlka mall kuar depan jusco pn x blh..jalan tutup.. @twt_melaka pic.twitter.com/vlZLWKUm3a— TeD (@BukanWanted) October 22, 2022
Melaka tengah dilanda ribut ni. Hampir keseluruan melaka hujan lebat dan angin kuat. Banyak pokok2 tumbang dan bumbung terbang. Ni di ayer keroh.. paras2 sungai dah mula tinggi dan membimbangkan.. pic.twitter.com/keOIHcY3MX— TeD (@BukanWanted) October 22, 2022
Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man issued a notice on his official Facebook regarding the water levels in the state.
As of midnight, the water levels at some stations such as the Sungai Anak Bukit station in Jambatan Lebuhraya in Kota Setar, Sungai Muar station in Kampung Berembang, Kuala Pilah, and Sungai Melaka station in Batu Hampar, Melaka Tengah, have past dangerous levels.

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Sectors Reopening Because Of Economy, Not Because Its Safe, Says Health DG

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Caretaker Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin recently announced a few SOP relaxations that’ll be given to people who’ve completed their Covid-19 vaccinations, which include:

Allowing dine-ins for states under Phase 1 (and above) of the national Covid-19 recovery plan (PPN).Allowing non-group, zero-physical contact, outdoor sports and recreational activities to take place.Allowing night and weekly markets to open for business.
Read More: [Just In] Dine-In Allowed Starting Friday If You’re Fully Vaccinated
So is this good or bad news? Depends on how you ask…
While there were those who welcome the idea of regaining some of their long lost freedoms, others aren’t too keen on the plan because of the lingering threat of the pandemic.
Read More: Dine-In Allowed But Some Eateries Choosing To Play Safe Despite Relaxed SOP
Keep in mind, we HAVE to do this.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah confessed on social media that the reason for the SOP relaxations and subsequently the reopening of the economy was for that exact reason. The economy.
The DG implied that things aren’t exactly safe yet and advised everyone to get themselves vaccinated and follow ‘new normal’ SOPs.
A reminder to all, many places are opening because of economy & not because it is safe. Please keep that in mind; please wear a mask, double masks if possible, practice physical distancing & frequent hand washing. Avoid crowded & confined spaces. Stay safe & get vaccinated asap.— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) August 19, 2021
He also explained that countries like Israel faced a resurgence in Covid-19 cases despite achieving herd immunity, and it was important for us to be careful.
We need to adopt two approaches; one is the vaccination and the other is to continue to take all the public health precautionary measures. Israel succeeded to achieve herd immunity very early and later eased the restriction and sop. Today cases are soaring again— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) August 19, 2021

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Husband Brutally Murdered, Was Cut Into 22 Pieces For Cheating

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According to the Sputnik news agency, a woman was arrested by the New Delhi police after killing her own husband, dismembering him, and disposing of the pieces in a refrigerator.

The victim, Anhan Das, resides in the village of Pandav Nagar with his wife Poonam and stepson Deepak.
Several body parts, including two hands, two thighs, a skull, and an arm, were discovered in Trilokpuri, Kalyanpuri, and Pandav Nagar by the police, who subsequently apprehended both the mother and child suspects.
Police identified the victim after examining closed-circuit television (CCTV) camera footage showing a mother and her child carrying a bag into a waste area.
The two confessed to committing the crime with the woman claiming her husband had been having an affair.
On May 30, they put sleeping pills in Anhan’s drink and then cut his throat. They left the body in the house for a day to remove the blood completely.New Delhi police
It is stated that they cut the body into several parts. So far the police have only found six parts.
It is also understood that the couple got married in 2017 and would often fight.

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Dress Up Your Furkids In These ‘Scary’ Costumes

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Halloween is coming soon and it’s the one time of the year when you can get away with your scariest outfit! However, don’t forget to dress up your lovable furkids for the ghoulish day too. Here are some costume ideas for your fearsome pets:

Chucky-themed dog costume
Image from Shopee
What’s small, scary and holds a murderous instinct? It’s none other than the character Chucky. This costume includes the iconic ginger hair, blood-stained foam knife, and the iconic red and white striped shirt, and denim overalls.
The knife is attached to the costume and it’ll look like your pet dog is holding up the weapon.
Demon Slayer costumes for any pets
Image from Cosplay-FTW
If you don’t want to be chased by a knife-wielding pet, these Demon Slayer costumes look really good.
These Demon Slayer costumes are also suitable to be worn on normal, non-festive days. The costumes come in several colours and patterns so you can buy a few to add to your pet’s clothes collection.
Bat wings for cats and dogs
Image from Shopee
For something simpler and fuss-free, a bat wings costume is timeless for Halloween. It comes with a pair of cute Jack-O-Lantern bells too.
The wings are attached using a Velcro strap and can be worn around the pet’s collar. The Velcro strap definitely makes the costume easy to put on and take off.
Simple ghost costume
Image from Facebook
The simplest costume is the basic white ghost costume for your pets. Instead of spending money on a costume that will only be worn once, you can recycle your old t-shirt to make a ghost costume.
All you need to do is to cut three holes: two smaller holes for the eyes and a large hole for the snout to go through.

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Public Universities Serving RM3.50 Meals So Students Can Afford To Eat

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What to do when you can’t afford to eat?

Rising living costs, financial independence, and accessibility to food are all reasons many univeristies students are facing hunger.
In response, local institutions of higher learning (IPTs) are serving RM3.50 meals so all students, especially the B40 group, can afford to eat.
The initiative is in line with the Malaysian Family Student Food Basket initiative by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Kerajaan akan menawarkan menu makanan berkualiti pada harga siling RM3.50 untuk satu hidangan menerusi ‘Bakul Makanan Siswa Keluarga Malaysia’ bagi menangani isu kenaikan kos sara hidup di kalangan pelajar universiti. #KeluargaMalaysia #JaPenSelangor #JabatanPenerangan pic.twitter.com/M6rbqJ2cQ1— JaPen Selangor (@japenselangor1) July 13, 2022
In Universiti Malaya, students can get economy rice set meals at RM3.50 or RM5 at all residential college cafeterias.
The RM3.50 set came with white rice, omelette and vegetables or ulam, while the RM5 set comes with an extra chicken or fish.
Menu makanan berkualiti dengan harga siling RM3.50 setiap hidangan itu diperkenalkan di bawah inisiatif Food Basket Siswa #KeluargaMalaysia @IsmailSabri60 pic.twitter.com/V54eJ1DdsA— ERWIN AHMAD (@erwinahmad_) July 13, 2022
Other major public universities such as Universiti Putra Malaysia (UPM) are also offering their own RM3.50 menus.
Previously, the food sold was around RM7 to RM8 which is beyond the reach of many poor students.
Pelajar Ijazah Sarjana Muda Bahasa & Linguistik, Muhammad Nurfathi Abdul Hamid, 23, dari Selangor, berkata, makan sekali sehari bukan perkara asing & apabila terpaksa mengikat perut, dia hanya makan pada waktu malam dengan ‘nasi bujang,’ sebuku roti / naan harga RM2 sekeping.— Amira Radin Salamat (@eimeerose) February 2, 2022
Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM) offers 14 Malaysian Family menus through more than 400 stalls at the main campus and branches.
UiTM Vice-Chancellor, Datuk Dr Roziah Mohd Janor, said the stallholders agreed upon the implementation which made it possible.
It is said that some students ate once a day, and even worked part-time to cover daily expenses.
Apa la yang nak dihairankan sangat. Nama pun UiTM, memang rata2 B40 pun student dia macam aku ni. So setakat pelajar ada duit cukup2 makan, sorang dua tak ada laptop sebab tak mampu. Itu memang realiti pun. Usaha jelah mana yang mampu untuk bantu.— Que🦋 (@quetabby) March 31, 2022
Besides the RM3.50 option, other menus remain available for those who can afford to spend more.
Bad Economics
Several universities around the capital continue to charge between RM5 to RM6 for a plate of rice with chicken and vegetables, not including drinks.
Some operators of cafes and food shops on campus said the initiative is impossible to implement.
They said that selling at RM3.50 would result in them facing huge losses.
Some traders said they would lose RM2.50 if a dish of rice with chicken and vegetables is sold for RM3.50 a plate.
READ MORE: Hawker Gives Free Food For University Students Who Struggle To Pay For Meals

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Massimo Bread Price Increase: KPDNHEP Asks For Justification

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Malaysians have been worried that the cost of living is now rising faster than it has for some time.

Recently, their fears are further justified with the price increase of the Massimo bread.
If any consolation, the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) wants Massimo’s manufacturer, The Italian Baker, to explain the price hike.
KPDNHEP Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid was reported by Berita Harian as saying that the bread maker must justify the increase in the price of their products which will start on 3 January.
Rosol said the price increase would affect the people as they are still struggling with the COVID-19 pandemic and exacerbated by the flood disaster across the country.
We will talk to the Massimo brand bread manufacturer. The ministry wants to know what is the reason for the increase and what the alternatives are for the people. KPDNHEP Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid on the price increase by Massimo
The Massimo bread. (Source: Facebook)
Rosol reminded that during the price increase in Gardenia bread products on December 1 last year, his ministry also held a consultation session with its manufacturer, Gardenia Bakeries.
READ MORE: Gardenia Prices Going Up Starting 1 December
He said Gardenia cited costlier raw materials, which were beyond their control, as the reason for the price increase.
Rosol added that the ministry accepted the reason given and as an alternative, Gardenia Bakeries has promised to produce a new bread product that will be sold at the old price.
The same move can be made by Massimo producers so that the people have a choice.KPDNHEP Deputy Minister Datuk Rosol Wahid on lessening the people’s burden
In the meantime, Rosol highlighted that the government can only control the price of regular white bread and if producers intend to increase the price, they need to inform KPDNHEP first.
For other breads, it’s not subject to that price control.
The Italian Baker raised the price of White Sandwich 400 grams (g) to RM2.80 per loaf (old price RM2.38), White Sandwich 600g to RM4 (RM3.35), Wheat Germ 400g to RM3 (RM2.48) and Wheat Germ 600g to RM4.25 (RM3.71 ).
The 100% Whole Wheat bread now sells at RM4.10, while the Duetto cream bread is priced at RM1.
The Italian Baker, which is a 100%-owned subsidiary of Federal Flour Mills (one of many companies owned by Malaysian tycoon Robert Kuok), introduced Massimo to Malaysians in 2011.
Public Unhappy With Price Increase
Netizens have reacted strongly to the price changes.
They are concerned that is going to hit some people hard in the coming months.
After all, prices are going up at a relatively rapid rate on a variety of items and services, faster than at any time since the coronavirus (Covid-19) pandemic in 2020.
At the same time, netizens noted that while the cost of living has increased, many workers have not seen their salaries rise.
READ MORE: No Relief: Prices Of Essential Goods Expected To Keep Rising
They feel consumers should be protected as they are still feeling the hangover from the struggles caused by the pandemic.

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Government Won’t Appeal Against Undi 18 Order, Will Implement By End Of The Year, Says Law Minister

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The government will not appeal against the decision of the Kuching High Court which ruled that Vote 18 should be implemented by 31 December this year, said Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

Sinar Harian quoted the Minister who said that the matter was decided through the Cabinet Meeting on 10 September.
Wan Junaidi mentioned to the Dewan Rakyat that the Election Commission (EC) will take steps to ensure the implementation of Vote 18 and automatic voter registration can be made according to the date set by the court.
Despite the constraints and shortcomings, the EC is committed to ensuring that the eligible age of voters is 18 years, voter registration is automatically implemented based on court decisions. I find from a legal point of view, there is no difference between the Attorney General’s stance and that of the court, as it only shortens the time because in the EC’s initial program is its implementation until September 2022, but the judge set that it must be completed by December 31, 2021.Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law), Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar
This was in response to a supplementary question from Gobind Singh Deo (DAP – Puchong) who asked whether the government complied with the Kuching High Court decision and the steps to ensure it happens.
Kuching High Court orders government to implement Undi 18
Previously, the Kuching High Court has ruled that the government and also the Election Committee must lower the voting age to 18 years old by 31 December.
The High Court Judicial Commissioner Alexander Siew How Wai ruled that the EC and government had acted “illegally” and “irrationally” when Undi18 was delayed from July 2021 to September 2022.
The legal challenge was reportedly filed by five Sarawakian youths who challenged the previous decision made by the administration of Former Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to not fulfill the implementation.

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Genting Malaysia Lays Off Over 3,000 Jobs During RMCO

Downsizing measures have already been put in place at Genting Malaysia, resulting in over 3,000 job losses.
What you need to know: Business news site Bloomberg reported that Genting Malaysia, which employs over 20,000 staff in 2019, will be removing around 3,000 jobs in an effort to recalibrate its cost structure as the hospitality and casino company tries to keep itself afloat with zero income during the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Why it matters: Genting Highlands, the popular casino and entertainment center, is owned by Genting Malaysia. During the past 3 months of MCO, Genting was completely closed, resulting in zero income for the company and an uncertain delay to its massive outdoor theme park project. However, local tourism is slowly resuming as the country gradually lifts its restrictions. Genting Malaysia appears to be minimizing as much losses as it can while waiting for the tourism industry to rebound.
How it got here: Since the founding of Genting Malaysia in 1965, the company undertook company-wide pay cuts in April in an effort to lessen overhead costs. In May, the group’s management team announced that they will be taking a further 20% pay cut. Then, on May 25, the company announced that it will be providing mutual and voluntary separation schemes for its employees.
Read more:Report: 3,000 jobs to be slashed at Genting Malaysia Bhd (Malay Mail)


International Travel Allowed Once 90% Of Adults Are Vaccinated Perhaps In December

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Malaysians will get to travel abroad again very soon according to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He estimated that international travel will be allowed once the country’s adult vaccination rate hits 90%, reported Utusan.
Travellers no longer need to apply for a MyTravelPass, although the quarantine requirements remain, once the borders are open again.
The government is also in ongoing discussions with Singapore to permit entry by daily workers from Johor who will resume their daily routines.
Just yesterday Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin tweeted that Malaysians could once again go back to their hometowns and travel between states once 90% of the adult population in the country are fully vaccinated.
READ MORE: 749,107 More Second Dose Jabs & We Can Balik Kampung
According to statistics from the ministry of health, 87.2% of Malaysian adults are fully vaccinated.
It projected that all 23,409,600 adults in Malaysia will be fully vaccinated by the end of October and that 94.3% of adults in the country have already had at least 1 dose of the vaccine.
This means that the permission to travel between states and internationally might come sooner rather than later.

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“Apologize Right Now” Says Ras Adiba After Vids Of Locals Mocking OKU Went Viral

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It was only a week ago when the disabled community had to fight for visibility on the International Day of Disabled Persons 2021 or widely known as the World Disability Day.

READ MORE: “Celebrating Batik Day On World Disability Day Marginalises OKU Community” Netizens Say
Once again, a few shameful Malaysians showed how a number of us do not respect the disabled community at all.
On 8 December, a video that showed two female cyclists pretending to be disabled persons for fun using the toilet for the disabled went viral.
It’s a wonder why the cyclists and a friend of theirs who recorded them thought it was a smart and right thing to do for fun.
iyaaa lawakk. sangat lawak yaa. pic.twitter.com/t3YcuRnhEa— flaawehh (@farrashafeka) December 8, 2021
One of the women in the video has since issued a public apology on her personal Instagram. However, some netizens said the woman’s Instagram has been set to private.
In her apology, she claimed they didn’t have the intention to mock or ridicule the disabled community and once again asked for forgiveness from everyone.
Okay, ni last. Buat benda bodoh dan viral, lepastu minta maaf. Macam tu la ya manusia bebal ni. Ulang ulang sampai abang Jamil mampos. Sebelum buat tak fikir. pic.twitter.com/lTK0jLY8mH— ꜰ ʟ ᴀ ᴍ ɪ ɴ ɢ ᴏ | dewysparkling (@AdelHaliida) December 8, 2021
A second case went viral
In a separate case, two male youths pretended to be disabled persons in order to park at the disabled parking in a shopping mall.
Ini kurang ajar namanya.Pohon minta maaf pada komuniti OKU!Tiktok –iswanishakInstagram –@iswanishakFacebook –Iswan IshakYouTube –Iswan Ishak TV show@pdrmsia_official#okusentral #jangansalahgunakankemudahanoku #janganbiadap #hormatioku pic.twitter.com/SmLGtaERz0— Ras Adiba Radzi (@SenatorRasAdiba) December 8, 2021
According to Astro Awani, OKU Sentral President Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi said the youths in question mocked the plight of the disabled community.
We’re already struggling and looked down on by everyone. [Now] everyone is using our reserved facilities. We’ll all be disabled one day. Don’t ever make light or make fun of us. Please apologize to the disabled community. OKU Sentral President Senator Datuk Ras Adiba Radzi said in a video
Ini kurang ajar namanya.Pohon minta maaf pada komuniti OKU!Tiktok –iswanishakInstagram –@iswanishakFacebook –Iswan IshakYouTube –Iswan Ishak TV show@PDRMsia#okusentral #jangansalahgunakankemudahanoku #janganbiadap #hormatioku pic.twitter.com/kY7cKrkB9i— Ras Adiba Radzi (@SenatorRasAdiba) December 8, 2021
Netizens voiced their disappointment for the behaviours shown.
A few of them shared their experiences proving how the disabled community and their loved ones are not getting the right support.
I am an OKU myself. Memang benda ni normal yang tak sepatutnya jadi satu norm.— Nara Al-Shahab ♿🇲🇾 #justiceforbella (@nara_shahab) December 8, 2021
omg happened to me too. some even dare buat bodoh je, and usually i scratch their car lol.i also get dirty looks when i park in oku until lah i step out w my tongkat and unload my wheelchair. its bc i dont Look oku enough i suppose :-/— fared • ari (@penatsetan) December 9, 2021
However, one of the netizens tried to rationalize the behaviour of the two male teens and said one of them is really part of the disabled community.
Another netizen replied and said it still doesn’t justify the kind of behaviour shown.
Kalau betul dia memang berkawan dengan OKU.1. Dia tak kan gunakan kawan dia untuk content and highlight it as konon satu bentuk awareness. 2. Kalau betul kawan dia OKU kenapa buat content macam ni yang boleh menimbulkan fitnah and salah faham? I’m an OKU myself tak cont… https://t.co/jY2L1rUA1S— Nara Al-Shahab ♿🇲🇾 #justiceforbella (@nara_shahab) December 8, 2021

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Father Salvaging A Thrown-Away Teddy Bear For His Child Brings Tears To Netizens

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Netizens were a little teary-eyed by the somber story of a father, bringing home an old thrown-away teddy bear for his child to play with, going viral on social media.

Facebook user Azri Walter narrates his supposed encounter with a man who had salvaged the large stuffed teddy bear from the dumpster as a gift for his kid.
Azri claims that he had ran into the man at a traffic light on his way to work, somewhere along the route to Putrajaya.
Spotting a man with a peculiar passenger on his motorcycle, Azri had stopped his car next to him to strike up a conversation during a red light.
The man with the fluffy passenger.(Facebook/Azri Walter)
When asked where he was headed with the soiled stuffed toy, the man said that he had found the bear at a landfill while he was working.
During the quick exchange, the man revealed that his child had wanted a similar teddy bear after seeing one at a store. However, the toy was too expensive for the father to afford.
“Can buy a meal for the entire family”, said the man joyfully and explaining that with a little cleaning up, his kid would love the present that he had found.
Azri then went on to say how he was touched by the man’s struggles and determination which was echoed by other commenters online recognizing how a father’s love knows no bounds.

Toys are tools for growing minds
Though most parents (mine especially…) would tend to disagree, playtime plays an important role in a child’s learning and development.
Research has shown that playing with toys influences a child’s thinking, behavior, and understanding of the world around them, besides developing their imagination and dexterity and other life skills.
(Hannah Rodrigo/Unsplash)
But as children grow up, parents might find their homes quickly overrun by unused toys and are more than happy to be rid of some of the clutter.
Instead of throwing toys that kids have outgrown into the trash, why not donate them instead?
In a 2019 report, the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) Malaysia, revealed that there are close to 2 million children living under poverty in the country.
Many of these children lack access to healthy foods, education, as well as the ability to own their own toys.
Organizations such as the Toy Libraries Malaysia (TLM) aim to bridge this joyless disconnect by providing underprivileged children with access to toys and a conducive environment for playing.
TLM sets up what’s called “toy libraries” in impoverished communities, serving as a safe space for children to play with often donated toys.
The non-governmental organization (NGO) takes donations of used, and even broken toys, to be repaired and enjoyed by those more of needing them.
Kids playing at TLM’s toy libraries.(Facebook/toylibrariesmalaysia)
Many NGOs in Malaysia such as the Salvation Army and others also take donations of preloved toys to be resold for charity funds or redistributed to kids in need.
So do check out your local community centers for more information on how you can turn old toys into tools to help grow the next generation of Malaysians.

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Toys and Infant Development: Biological, Psychological, and Social Factors
Submission by UNICEF Malaysia to the UN Special Rapporteur on Extreme Poverty Human Rights


Former Minister KJ On Air As Hot FM DJ Starting Next Week

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Former Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin will work as a presenter at the Hot FM radio station starting next Wednesday (15 Feb).

MPA added that in line with the Hot FM radio station’s tagline, ‘Yang Hangat dan Terbaik (The Hot And Best), Khairy’s presence in Bekpes Hot is expected to give the station a new boost with exciting colours for the segment involved.
        View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Hot FM 🇲🇾 (@hotfm976)
Khairy confirmed that he would join Hot FM in a telephone interview on the Bekpes Hot segment conducted by Johan, AG and Datuk AC Mizal.
The MPA statement added that Hot FM’s offer made the offer to Khairy through an open letter on Instagram @hotfm976.
A 9-5 Job
The offer is for the position of a radio presenter who will be on duty every Monday to Friday, from 6 am to 10 am.
MPA added that in line with the Hot FM radio station’s tagline, ‘Yang Hangat dan Terbaik (The Hot And Best), Khairy’s presence in Bekpes Hot will give Hot FM a new injection and more exciting colours for the segment involved.
MPA Chief Executive Officer, Nazri Noran, said the opportunity to offer Khairy as a radio presenter was taken by Hot FM to ensure that the content of the Bekpes Hot segment stays fresh and relevant to listeners.
Khairy or KJ is a great politician, leader, and influencer who significantly impacts Malaysians. KJ’s presence will give listeners something different through pairing politicians, comedians and radio presenters and a new dimension for the country’s radio landscape.MPA CEO Nazri Noran on why KJ is the right candidate.
In another development, Hot FM listeners can continue to grab the chance to win RM300,000 in cash through Hot Hulur Wang Sama Pendengar (HWSP).
For more information, visit www.hotfm.audio and listen to Bekpes Hot with Johan, Fara Fauzana, AG and KJ every Monday to Friday from 6 to 10 am.
Umno announced the sacking of Khairy last month, alongside former Selangor chairman Tan Sri Noh Omar.
Former vice president Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein and several others were slapped with a 6-year suspension order.
They were sacked or suspended for breaching the party discipline and constitution during the 15th General Election (GE15).
Khairy was one of many fired or sacked from UMNO over the years. (Source: NST)
READ MORE: TMJ Offers The Position Of JDT CEO To Khairy

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Senior Citizens Can Walk-In For Booster Jabs At Offsite PPVs Starting Monday

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Senior citizens aged 60 and above who are anxious to get their Covid-19 booster shots can walk-in at any offsite vaccination centres (PPV) starting Monday, 24 January 2022.

According to Bernama, senior citizens who are going for the booster shot need to show their MySejahtera application at any offsite PPVs in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, Penang and Sarawak to prove that they have been fully vaccinated.
The walk-in services will start at 2 pm on the days the offsite PPVs are in operation.
Those who are aged 18 and older (apart from senior citizens) who have yet to get appointments via MySejahtera can contact and register with the PPVs listed under the www.protecthealth.com.my website.
To date, there are now more than 2,000 onsite PPVs, 177 offsite PPVs and 221 outreach PPVs run by private medical practitioners (PPS) and health NGOs under ProtectHealth with a capacity to administer more than 300,000 vaccine doses daily.
In December 2021, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced that the booster shot period for Pfizer and AstraZeneca vaccine recipients has been shortened from 6 months to 3 months.
The decision was made based on the data and recommendations by the Ministry’s technical group.
READ MORE: Booster Interval Period For Pfizer And AstraZeneca Shortened To Three Months, Says KJ
With the arrival of Omicron in Malaysia, it’s also mandatory for all Sinovac recipients including senior citizens above the age of 60 to take their booster shot to be considered “fully vaccinated.”
READ MORE: Vaccine Booster Shot Is Now MANDATORY For Sinovac Recipients & Elderly

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Due To Covid-19, Pos Malaysia Halts International Mail, Parcel and Express Mail Service

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National courier service Pos Malaysia has announced that it will suspend all outbound international mail, parcel and Express Mail Service (EMS) services to all international destinations, except Singapore, beginning 3 August.

The national courier service also states that the suspension will continue until further notice.
In a statement, Pos Malaysia assures that all international mails and parcels accepted for posting before 3 August are not affected and will be delivered accordingly.
It also says the suspension is due to service impacts related to Covid-19, which include varying levels of restrictions across destination countries on flights, airport closures and cross border services.
However, Pos Malaysia does provide the AsiaXpress international courier service as an alternative for the delivery of international mail and parcels.
A subsidiary of Pos Malaysia, the AsiaXpress service is available at selected post offices and PosLaju centres. (Check HERE).
For inbound international mail and parcels into the country, Pos Malaysia clarifies that they are beyond the carrier’s control and subject to clearance procedures and lockdown situations at the country of origin.
Updates will be released on the Pos Malaysia website and social media channels. For any enquiries, customers can chat with Pos Malaysia via AskPos at the website (HERE).

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Temporary Suspension of International Mail, Parcel and EMS


Talks On Increasing Employers’ EPF Contribution For Employees To 20% Garner Mixed Reactions

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While it may seem like good news to many that the government will soon discuss increasing employers’ Employees Provident Fund (EPF) contribution, many are also worried that this may affect the take home pay of Malaysians with smaller incomes.

Twitter user @QusyairiH said:
This will end badly. Employers will be reducing the salary in order to be able to contribute more to EPF. Less profit for companies, less take home pay for employees. Nobody will be happy. And this might also impact foreign investments in Malaysia.@QusyairiH via Twitter
Another Twitter user @pizzadren too chipped in similar thoughts.
Damn, high pension funds percentage may also lead to lower take-home salaries. Not sure if companies would agree with that without lower salary adjustments.@pizzadren via Twitter
Others suggested that the government should look into the issue of low salaries instead.
Twitter user @saufydoffy said:
Good suggestion for the EPF, but i think let’s aim to increase the minimum wage  first.@saufydoffy via Twitter
Meanwhile Twitter user @theonlymirul said:
I’m all for higher EPF contributions , but I’m concerned with the after effects. Payroll cost will rise & possibly lead to higher product prices. 20% is too much at this time but 15% sounds more reasonable.@theonlymirul via Twitter
On the other hand, Twitter user @prasys suggested the government consider one of New Zealand’s policies where once a certain amount of contribution is reached a year, the government pays an extra RM500 as contribution.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim earlier said that the Cabinet will discuss a proposal to increase employers’ contribution to the EPF funds following calls by workers for employers to contribute 20% towards the fund.
As reported by Malay Mail, he told reporters when met at the federal-level May Day celebration yesterday:
It was brought forward to us but the Cabinet will discuss this because it will have an impact on the government’s policy and also to the employers so it will have to wait before making any decisions.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
It was also reported that Uni Malaysia Labour Centre (Uni-MLC) had urged the government to increase the employers’ EPF contribution to 20% from the current 13% for those earning RM4,000 and below.
According to reports, its president, Shafie BP Mammal, said the increase is necessary to ensure that contributors will have adequate savings in their EPF accounts when they retire.

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Boarding School Bullies Tied My Penis To A Ceiling Fan For Laughs, Netizen Confessed

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An unnamed individual revealed the sick and perverted bullying he allegedly endured as a student at a local boarding school when bullies tied his penis to a piece of thread and attached it to a moving ceiling fan.

A story published by Utusan Malaysia quoted a Facebook posting made by a person who chose to remain anonymous when sharing anecdotes of the torturing he received at the hands of his former schoolmates.
“I just want everyone to know that boarding schools are full of ‘anak-anak iblis’ (the devil’s offspring),” wrote the man in his confession.
He explained that he was compelled to share his own experience with bullying after sympathising with a schoolboy who recently became a victim of the same mistreatment at a boarding school in Perak.
Read More: School Bullies Caught On Camera, Netizens Demand School’s Name
Detailing the abuse he received, the man supposedly included a crudely drawn illustration of the incident, which had him and four other students in the room, laughing and tormenting him.
(Credit: Info Banjir Negeri Kelantan via Facebook)
“I wasn’t just beaten up and scolded. One day, the bullies tied a piece of thread to my penis that they then tied to a ceiling fan. Both my hands were bound,” he wrote, telling the terrifying story of how he had to run around the room to avoid his genitals from being injured, or worst, dismembered.
I was running in circles weh! At one point they switched the fan to Level 3 and I had to run really fast. When I was tired of running, the thread snapped off. My skin down there was left wounded.via Utusan Malaysia/ Info Banjir Negeri Kelantan via Facebook
Remembering the names of his bullies to this very day, the man gives a rather chilling piece of advice to parents who send their children to boarding schools.
I won’t forgive you until the end of time. You might have escaped punishment in this life but wait for the next. To parents who send their kids to boarding schools, always be sure to call and check on how they’re really doing because sometimes they might be afraid to say anything.via Utusan Malaysia/ Info Banjir Negeri Kelantan via Facebook
Read More: Teachers Are Sexually Harassing, Abusing & Bullying Students & It’s Not Okay

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Celebrity Preacher Facing Sexual Charges, Six Investigation Papers Sent By Police To Deputy Public Persecutor

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Six investigation papers were sent to the Deputy Public Prosecutor about a famous preacher in his 40s who was remanded in connection with a case of physical sexual assault against a teenage boy last Wednesday.

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) Secretary, Datuk Noorsiah Saaduddin, said the PDRM confirmed that six investigation papers were referred on September 14.
According to her, there are four police reports in Selangor and two in Negeri Sembilan.
 All with the recommendation that the suspect be charged under Section 14(a) of the Sexual Offenses Against Children Act (AKSTK)PDRM Secretary, Datuk Noorsiah Mohd. Saaduddin
According to The Sun, seven police reports have been filed against the famous preacher, and the suspect has been released on bail.
There is an investigation in Kuala Lumpur that is still ongoingPDRM Secretary, Datuk Noorsiah Mohd. Saaduddin

Prior to it, the police had received six reports on a celebrity preacher in the country who was tied to a case of sexual crimes against teenage boys.
It is suspected that the celebrity speaker met the victim at a motivational session before being convinced and forced to perform physical sexual acts.
It is also claimed that the victim of the case of physical sexual assault said that the suspect, who had previously participated in a religious reality programme, ordered him to perform indecent activities.

Previously, it was claimed that Selangor Police Chief Datuk Arjunaidi Mohamed stated that all police reports were filed by four individuals between the ages of 17 and 18.

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Perak Police Investigating Nasi Ganja Fly-By Incident

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Nasi ganja, a simple, yet insanely delicious cuisine which hails from Ipoh has its fair share of fans, with people often flocking to Perak just to get a taste at a time when Malaysians can still travel interstate.

With Malaysia fighting a pandemic right now, it’s not really possible to just grab the keys, hit the road and head to Ipoh to get some of that nasi ganja goodness, but some have improvised.
(Credit: VKEONG.COM)
Heli lands on Padang Ipoh for some fly-by nasi ganja
Utusan reported that a helicopter landed on Padang Ipoh at 9.55 am to 10.15 am to take 36 packs of nasi ganja and deliver them to die-hard customers who ordered the meal in Kuala Lumpur.
State Police Chief Datuk Mior Faridalatrash Wahid said in a statement that after checking Ipoh Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM), it was revealed that the helicopter only had permission to land at the Sultan Azlan Shah Airport (LTSAS).
No permission was given for it to land at Padang Ipoh.State police Chief Datuk Mior Faridalatrash Wahid
Credit: Utusan
Police opens investigation papers
Perak police has said confirmed that they will conduct investigations on the incident for violating the standard operating procedures (SOP) related to the prohibition of cross-district or state.
We will open investigation paper for the SOP violation on both the individual and the company.State police Chief Datuk Mior Faridalatrash Wahid

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“Let’s Rock!” Najib Accepts Debate Challenge On Sapura Against Anwar & Rafizi

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Former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak had announced that he is ready to face Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim over his suggestion to bail out Sapura Energy Bhd by the government.

“Game on. I agree to debate Anwar. Let’s rock!
“I request for Anwar and Rafizi’s (Ramli) team to liaise with the media if there is an intention to broadcast it (the debate) live,” the Pekan MP wrote in his Facebook posting.

Earlier, Anwar had agreed to debate former Najib on the issue of bailing out the oil and gas company.
According to Anwar, he has been ready to take on Najib for a while now, pointing out that he had challenged the former prime minister to debate on the economy a decade ago, but wasn’t entertained by the latter.
“Now he chooses to challenge me during the early part of Ramadan month, after failing to answer Rafizi Ramli’s rebuttals on the issue of Sapura’s ‘bailout’ at a time when the poor and small traders are not cared for,” said Anwar.
Anwar added that he is ready to face Najib “any time for the sake of the country and the people.”

Yesterday, Najib agrees to the challenge by PKR’s veep Rafizi Ramli for a debate on Sapura, and asked the latter to invite Anwar to join in.
After Sapura had announced a loss of RM8.9 billion last year, Najib had called for government intervention to solve the Government-Linked Company’s (GLC) cash flow issues by providing easy interest loans or loan guarantees to Sapura.
The Pekan MP also mooted for the government to instruct Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) or Khazanah Nasional to take over ownership of Sapura.
The suggestions however drew criticism from Rafizi who said that the mover would only benefit a “handful of elites”, and the money should instead be put to better use to serve the people.

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