Ampang Line LRT Experiences Delays Due To Kinked Track Alignment

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The Ampang Line LRT service experienced delays this morning due to safety concerns following damage to the structure near the Bandaraya Station, as announced by RapidKL at 6.39 am.

Based on preliminary observations, a crack was observed at the flyover structure possibly due to construction works near the area.
RapidKL shared several pictures of the structure damage on their Twitter account.
Ini merupakan sedikit gambaran tentang kerosakan struktur jejambat di Stesen LRT Bandaraya yang menyebabkan gangguan jadual perkhidmatan LRT Laluan Ampang/Sri Petaling buat masa ini. pic.twitter.com/ffVPKpTLtp— Ask Rapid KL (@askrapidkl) January 27, 2023
As a safety precaution, Rapid Rail decided to close the route between Masjid Jamek Station and Bandaraya Station until the stability and safety of the structure can be ensured.
Delays & Alternative Routes
Because of this, the speed of the Ampang Line LRT service will also be reduced and cause slight delays.
Consequently, trains from Putra Heights are rerouting to Plaza Rakyat while trains from Sentul Timur are rerouting to Bandaraya Station.
Estimated waiting times for trains from Ampang and Putra Height to Hang Tuah Station are around 6 minutes inside the Central Business District and 12 minutes outside the Central Business District.
Meanwhile, trains from Sentul Timur will turn back to Bandaraya Station on Platform 2 with a train frequency of 6 minutes.
In addition, the intermediate train from Hang Tuah station to Masjid Jamek station on Platform 2 will have a frequency of 7 minutes.
Free Shuttle Busses
Rapid KL also mentioned that free shuttle services are also provided between the Hang Tuah, Plaza Rakyat, Bandaraya, and Sentul Timur Stations.
Here are their Shuttle Bus numbers:
Bandaraya to Plaza RakyatBus No : WVH9594Bus No : W7486QPlaza Rakyat to BandarayaBus No : WUX5708Bus No : WVC3984Sentul Timur to BandarayaBus No : PJJ7149Bus No : WUW1702Bandaraya to Sentul TimurBus No : W3607TBus No : PJJ1894Hang Tuah to Bandaraya Bus No : WVL734 Bus No : WVE4800Bus No : WA1376GBus No : WB3644KBandaraya to Hang TuahBus No : WUX5708 Bus No : WVC3984 Bus No : WVH9594 Bus No : W7486Q
Security police officers have also been deployed to the main stations to control congestion.
Following this incident, Rapid Rail apologized for the delay and inconvenience experienced by passengers.
For updates on the Ampang line service, visit Ask Rapid KL’s Twitter account.
PERKHIDMATAN LRT LALUAN AMPANG MENGALAMI KELEWATAN ATAS FAKTOR KESELAMATANKUALA LUMPUR, 27 Januari 2023 – Perkhidmatan LRT Laluan Ampang kini sedang mengalami kelewatan atas faktor keselamatan akibat penjajaran landasan yang bengkok (“kinked”) berhampiran stesen LRT Bandaraya. pic.twitter.com/LYOXtP0abz— Ask Rapid KL (@askrapidkl) January 26, 2023

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Covid-19: Nazri Aziz Latest MP To Test Positive

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Padang Rengas Member of Parliament (MP) Datuk Seri Mohammed Nazri Abdul Aziz is the latest Malaysian politician to catch Covid-19.

Speaking to Malaysiakini, Nazri said he took a Covid-19 test after discovering that he had been in close contact with an infected person during a press conference he held in Kuala Lumpur on 12 January.
READ MORE: I’m The Reason For The Emergency, Says Nazri Aziz
Zaharin (Mohd Yasin) wrote in his blog that he tested positive for Covid-19. After I read that, I took a Covid-19 test and my results came back positive yesterday.Datuk Seri Mohammed Nazri Abdul Aziz, Padang Rengas MP via Malaysiakini
Umno blogger Datuk Zaharin Mohd Yasin announced he had tested positive for Covid-19 four days after Nazri’s press conference.
Malay Mail reports that Nazri has since been warded at Hospital Raja Perempuan Zainab in Kota Baru, Kelantan.
Nazri joins Senior Minister Datuk Seri Mustapa Mohamed, Women, Family & Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun, and Gua Musang MP Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah as the politicians to test positive for Covid-19 in the past two weeks.

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Remember Chickaboo Who Bolted Down Federal Highway? Here’s A Horse Dashing Through LPT2

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We are all familiar with horses racing on tracks but over the weekend, road users were bewildered by the sight of a lone horse galloping on a highway in Terengganu.

https://www.tiktok.com/@mumjalil/video/7209483470333119749?_r=1&_t=8ab5kccp2zi

The horse broke out of its transport following an accident at about 9.30am yesterday. A Ford pick up truck that was transporting the animal from Johor Bahru to Kuala Terengganu was involved in a crash with a lorry at KM251.9 of the East Coast Highway (LPT 2) near Cheneh, as reported by Kosmo Online.
The horse which managed to escape from the vehicle was spotted running on the highway, possibly spooked by the accident. It was finally recaptured and tamed by the owner after an hour and half.
Drivers along the highway were seen giving way to the horse as they did not want anything to happen to the poor animal.
According to Kemaman District Police Chief, Superintendent Hanyan Ramlan, the owner aged 34 and the lorry driver aged 48 escaped with minor injuries.
Netizens expressed their sympathies but some also made jokes.

Remember the time Malaysians were treated to the rare sight of an ostrich racing down Federal Highway? Now the horse and Chickaboo have something in common. They both escaped their little escapade unharmed.

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Rina Harun Slammed By Netizens For Photo Op With Bella, They Say That She’s Not Doing Her Job

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Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun, is no stranger to bad PR.

Last year, netizens heavily rebuked her during the flood tragedy that hit some states in Malaysia.
She was criticised for wearing high heels at a flood-relief centre and helping out in an already cleaned area.
READ MORE: Rina Harun Bullied Online: Offensive Edits Made To The Women’s Minister’s Wikipedia Page
Netizens bashed Rina Harun for using a water jet to wash the floor of a flood-relief centre that was already clean. (Pic: Facebook)
Rina also received flak for organising a dinner to present flood donations at a luxury hotel in Kuala Lumpur.
Another Fumble For Rina
Most recently, Rina became the talk of netizens when she was accused of seeking publicity and a photo op with the child abuse victim, Bella.
A viral video on social media shows Rina seemingly ‘forcing’ Bella, who suffers from Down Syndrome, to pose for pictures.
The child looked uncomfortable.
She was abused by Rumah Bonda founder Siti Bainun Ahd Razali on a daily basis for almost four months between March 2021 and June last year.
READ MORE: Lady Who Exposed Down Syndrome Child’s Horrific Abuse Now Faces Lawsuit
Stop with photo ops @RinaMohdHarun . It’s not about you documenting proof that you care. It’s not about you putting on an act to buat kerja. Suddenly! Waah sibuk. Insensitive and clueless on child protection. Sebab TMJ murka. https://t.co/hhBs1x0If5— Tini z (@tiniz) April 18, 2022
Slammed For Being Slow To Act
Co-founder of the Chow Kit Foundation, Hartini Zainudin, slammed Rina for being a hypocrite and insincere.
He was quoted by Free Malaysia Today as saying that Rina only acted after Tunku Mahkota Johor, Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim and his wife, Che Puan Khaleeda, expressed concern about what happened to Bella.
https://t.co/MfJYw4NlBy So @RinaMohdHarun ..TMJ is telling you to do your job! #Justiceforbella #SitiBainun— laziestgardener (@thepencilcactus) April 17, 2022
READ MORE: TMJ Offers His Lawyers’ Services For Free To Help Bella In Rumah Bonda Abuse Case
Most netizens are also indignant and urged Rina to resign because she was unqualified and incompetent in carrying out her duties.
Pencapaian Rina Harun semenjak jadi menteri hingga kini = Berjaya menguruskan badan setelah menjalani bariatric surgery. Pencapaian lain = Berjaya hilangkan kesan taik cicak menggunakan water jet sewaktu tragedi banjir tempoh hari https://t.co/kSAUDmK7DU— keenjerr🐘 (@keenjerr) April 17, 2022
READ MORE: [Watch] Every Night Bella Will Scream And Can’t Sleep; Nurse Reveals Bella’s Condition While In The Ward

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Rina Harun Bullied Online: Offensive Edits Made To The Women’s Minister’s Wikipedia Page

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Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Seri Rina Mohd Harun has come under fire for what some see as her lackluster performance thus far, specially during the recent floods.

As a result, netizens have gone one step further to show their displeasure online, changing her Wikipedia page to contain insults.
ok guys i think we need tone down a bit 😭😭😭😭 pic.twitter.com/kwVHJMRqjW— ZHAN (@zhantafa) December 27, 2021
Her name on Wikipedia was changed continuously over the past few days, ranging from explicit slurs to references to her “love” for water jets.
Rina suka WATER JET pic.twitter.com/gPPGspvnei— li (@li_yuzer) December 28, 2021
This refers to when she came under fire for using a water jet to wash an already clean corridor at a flood relief center while surrounded by photographers.
Netizens criticised the act as she was not actually providing real aid to flood victims, and instead merely posed for photographs.
“This is cyberbullying”
However, when Rina Harun’s name on Wikipedia was changed to include insults, many more netizens came forward to call out such behaviour as cyberbullying.
This is literally a sexual harrasment, sex jokes. Idk yall. Yall can be better than this.— 💙 (@zahiahusna) December 27, 2021
Despite the people’s anger towards her performance as a minister, Malaysians are also putting their foot down on blatant cyberbullying of a public figure.
“This is not our style…. We are better than this. We are way above this [behaviour],” writes one netizen.
riri ni mmg useless..haram tak guna langsung. Awat depa dok asyik pilih dia aku pun tak tau bomoh siam mana dia pakai..tapi ini buka style kita. Tak payah kita merendahkan diri and go down this road menghina style cham ni. We are better then this. We are way above this.— MatazOnzU🏴 (@RazizonzU) December 28, 2021
As of the time of writing, Rina Harun’s Wikipedia page has reverted to normal.

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Datuk Faces Possible 3 Years Prison Sentence For ‘Nasi Ganja Run’

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The pilot who made headlines for landing a helicopter at the Padang Ipoh to pick up orders of ‘nasi ganja’ in July last year was charged with violating civil aviation rules by deviating from the submitted flight plan.

Datuk Raffe K Chekku, 53, who is also the managing director of one of the highway concessionaires in the Klang Valley, pleaded not guilty to the charge.
According to the charge that was read out before magistrate Jesseca Daimis, Raffe allegedly landed the aircraft that he flew in at the padang instead of the aerodrome specified in the flight plan.
His case is set for mention on 29 June.
He was allowed bail of RM5,000 with one surety.
If found guilty, Raffe faces a fine of RM50,000 or a prison sentence of up to three years, or both.
He was purportedly craved the popular nasi ganja of Ipoh before deciding to make the trip down to the northern state to get his curry fix by flying a helicopter from the Klang Valley.
It was reported that he picked up 36 packs of nasi ganja – packed with chicken, meat and salted eggs – to bring which he ordered prior to flying down to Perak.
Based on initial investigations, the helicopter had departed at 9.08am from the Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah Airport in Subang for Ipoh and had returned to Subang at 11.02am on the same day.

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Lady pilot lip-syncs to rock-kapak, netizens fall in love

This young lady’s name is Khaysha Mohd Faizal Sivanathan, aged 24 years old.

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 Kesilapanku keegoanmu 🎼🌈🦖 Belt dah bukak campak mana tak tau 💄
A post shared by  Khaysha Faizal (@khayshafaizal) on Apr 15, 2019 at 3:44am PDT

She’s a pilot and she’s flown right into the hearts of many these past few days after posting a video of herself listening to music at work.

Calm down. We know.(Pic via Facebook)

Not just any type of music though, Khaysha posted a video of her listening to a genre of music known as rock-kapak.

Specifically a song by Wings, a Malaysian band formed in 1985. If you couldn’t tell from the hair, leather jackets and tight jeans.

In the 15-second video, Khaysha is seen fiddling around with the flight stick and her headset before pulling out a binder or manual, hopefully during pre-flight checks and with permission of the captian.
All the while, she mouths the words to the song.
So far this has received 386,000 views, 21,500 likes and 13,500 retweets.

Kapak+acah acah kerja tak nak captain marah=happy working environment 😬 pic.twitter.com/zYmPQXs2Rp
— Khaysha Faizal (@khayshafaizal) May 4, 2019

The song in the video is Taman Rashidah Utama by Wings; a song written by lyricist Mohd Hakim “Bob” Lokman about falling in love with actress Siti Rohaida Mat Aris (Aida Aris) before she was famous.
However, Khaysha is already pretty famous on social media with 246,000 followers on her Instagram account and has done previous interviews with Berita Harian.

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 LIMA!!! ✈🚀🛩🚁🛫 Enjoyed every moment of it! Awesome!!! ♥🌈🌹
A post shared by  Khaysha Faizal (@khayshafaizal) on Mar 26, 2019 at 1:02am PDT

Anyway, the internet’s response? Well, there was a surprising amount of women professing girl-crushes, followed by the now standard “Mother, I would like to wed that woman” comments.

aku yg perempuan pun tgk cair😍
— aÙ¡na (@tyraxaziz) May 4, 2019

Saya sebagai perempuan nengok dia pun terpegun, kalau jadi lelaki mungkin berhenti terus jantung ni.
— daisy (@daisyandhersins) May 4, 2019

alahai….cantiknya…..
mak….dah jumpa calon..!!!
— Aiman Taher (@AimanMMG) May 4, 2019

That is all. Enjoy spending the rest of the day either listening to rock kapak or stalking her on social media. We suggest the rock music because people gotta work.


Is Subang Jaya Even Ready To Be A City? Discuss.

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Today, the suburban town of Subang Jaya officially became a city.
For a place that has roots as a rubber plantation just a mere 50 years ago, officially obtaining city-status is a pretty big deal! In a couple decades, and especially in recent years, endless malls, restaurants, and pubs have sprung up, turning into a vibrant and busy township.
Pengisytiharan Majlis Bandaraya Subang JayaSukacita saya memaklumkan bahawa DYMM Sultan Selangor telah memberi perkenan untuk Majlis Perbandaran Subang Jaya diisytihar menjadi Majlis Bandaraya Subang Jaya berkuatkuasa hari ini, Selasa 20 Oktober 2020.Menjunjung kasih Tuanku pic.twitter.com/tXlQ40xgq3— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) October 20, 2020
Unfortunately, Subang stepped into cityhood faced with water cuts and frustrated residents, with some even questioning if this was the right move.
Being a Bandaraya will be an embarrassment if getting the basic regular water supply is like living in a kampung. No, wait. I can’t remember my kampung ever experienced water disruption.— farah zain (@farahzain9) October 20, 2020
Subang jaya is a city today. Without water. Oh the irony…— Dave Kingsman Avran (@DaveAvran) October 20, 2020
Others brought up the lack of public infrastructure that would be expected of a city.
Currently, Subang Jaya does not have public healthcare facilities such as a government hospital or clinic (klinik kesihatan).
Subang locals wanting to make use of government health facilities will need to travel to other areas such as Kelana Jaya, Puchong, or Shah Alam to do so.
Ironically, Subang residents will need to travel out of their city for public healthcare.(Credit: Google Maps)
However, according to The Star, a government clinic in Subang Jaya is scheduled to open its doors to residents- four years later, in 2024.
Still, despite the criticism, many other Subang residents were pretty stoked to be considered “cityfolk” at last.
All Subang peeps rejoice – we are now city folk 🌆 https://t.co/XU1zMBYToY— Amalina Marzuki (@marzuki_amalina) October 20, 2020

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Ain Husniza To Speak At Unicef Conference On Children’s Rights

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Ain Husniza Saiful Nizam, the schoolgirl who previously called out her physical education teacher for making a rape joke in class, has been selected to speak at Unicef East Asia and Pacific’s “Inspire” Conference. The conference is taking place online from 1 to 5 November 2021.

She’ll be speaking in a panel alongside Najat Maalla M’jid, the United Nations’ special representative of the secretary-general on violence against children.
The theme of the conference is about ending violence against children during Covid-19 and beyond. As such, Ain’s participation in the conference involves giving insights and suggestions on the current situation of children’s rights in Malaysia.
In a Facebook post, her father Saiful Nizam said Ain’s discussion will include “…access to quality education, improving the safety in schools, mental well-being, policy, and more.”

Ain is also one of the seven people from the region invited to speak at the session. She was selected to speak at the conference this year due to her efforts in spearheading the #MakeSchoolASaferPlace movement online.
What led to #MakeSchoolASaferPlace?
In late April this year, Ain posted a Tiktok video that exposed the rape jokes made by her male physical education teacher.
The teacher explained there were many laws protecting sexual abuse against minors and proceeded to inform students of a ‘loophole.’ According to the teacher, the ‘loophole’ is to “rape girls when they are older than 18, not the ones younger than 18.”
tw// R4P3 JOKES, VERBAL H4R4SSM3NTthis is what i experienced yesterday at school. please help make it safer for us. @maszlee @zunarkartunis @KemPendidikan @adibahnoor #Awareness #Malaysia pic.twitter.com/MSK2rMX6pg— ain #MakeSchoolASaferPlace (@ant33ater) April 23, 2021
When Ain reached out to a counselling teacher for help, her worries were completely dismissed. To add salt to the wound, the counsellor tried to rationalize away the teacher’s unacceptable behaviour.
Since her video went viral, she has been subjected to backlash from adults who are supposed to keep children safe. Ain had to contend with the online backlash, including rape threats, from netizens too.
Another schoolteacher attempted to discredit Ain’s experience by claiming that Ain is autistic.
When Ain skipped a few days of school after receiving a rape threat from a schoolmate, she was issued a warning of expulsion letter from her school.
Despite the numerous backlash and threats, Ain quickly garnered support from other female students and her Twitter hashtag #MakeSchoolASaferPlace trended.
Students who supported her came forward with their own stories of sexual harassment, proving that Ain’s experience wasn’t an isolated issue and that it’s experienced by female students nationwide.
The hashtag #MakeSchoolASaferPlace became one of the top ten trending topics in the country on Twitter with celebrities sharing their experiences as well.
In August, Ain was slapped with a RM1 million defamation lawsuit by the teacher accused of making rape jokes in class. Ain’s parents later filed a RM5 million countersuit for causing emotional distress.
What has #MakeSchoolASaferPlace achieved?
Ain’s big exposé revealed that there are still a lot of people who do not understand the seriousness of rape culture.
Nevertheless, the #MakeSchoolASaferPlace movement has provided a public avenue to speak up against sexual harassment and raise awareness about the dangers of rape culture in Malaysia.
Ain’s courage to speak out and her movement has inspired other teachers to do better for their students and to speak out about the deep-seated issue too.
Stephen Isaac, a teacher in an all-boys school SMK(L) Methodist Kuala Lumpur, was inspired to redesign his lesson plan to address rape culture and sexual harassment in schools.
Ain’s experience and the momentum behind #MakeSchoolASaferPlace have also spurred a few politicians to put pressure on the Ministry of Education to look into Ain’s issue.

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UN Finally Calls Out Companies That Harm Palestinians

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The United Nations (UN) recently released its first-ever database naming 112 companies involved in harmful business practices with the Israeli occupation in Palestine.
The database is the result of a two-year-long investigation by the UN on the consequences of the Israeli illegal settlements on the civil, political, economic, social, and cultural rights of the Palestinian people.
The companies and what theyâ€™re doing
(Credit: Jewish Voice for Peace/Twitter)
According to their report, these companies have been practising specific activities that raise human rights concerns in the West Bank, by directly and indirectly enabling, facilitating and profiting from the construction and growth of the Israeli illegal settlements on occupied Palestinian land.
The list of 112 companies mainly included Israeli companies. But there were a few international companies commonly used by Malaysians as well, such as popular travel corporations Airbnb, Booking.com, Expedia, and TripAdvisor, as well as telecommunications corporation Motorola.
(Credit: Amnesty International)
The UNâ€™s report lists several different ways these companies have been harming the wellbeing of the Palestinian people. Such harmful activities include, but are not limited to:
Supplying equipment and materials to help construction and expansion of Israeli settlements, the wall, and similar infrastructures.Supplying surveillance and identification equipment for the settlements, the wall, and checkpoints.Supplying equipment used to demolish housing and property, agricultural farms, greenhouses, olive groves, and crops.Polluting and dumping waste in Palestinian villages.
A brief history of the Israel – Palestinian conflict

The Israeli-Palestinian conflict is one of the worldâ€™s longest-running and most controversial conflicts.
Israel is the only Jewish state in the world. Palestinians are the Arab population (consisting of Muslims, Christians, and Jews) that originate from the land now being controlled by Israel.
The conflict is essentially about who gets what land in the territory and how it is controlled. This conflict began during World War II when the European Jews were running away from the Holocaust in Europe and wanted to establish a home state in the Arab majority territory.

The Arabs resisted this establishment as the land rightfully belonged to them. So, trying to solve the problem, the UN passed a resolution to give each group a part of the land. This solution failed and led to Israel and the surrounding Arab nation fighting several wars that have effectively lasted for decades.
The current political situation in this occupied territory is the result of these wars.
You can read more about the conflict here.
Malaysia’s stand on Israel
(Credit: BDS Malaysia/Facebook)
Malaysia is one of 31 countries, along with Bhutan, Cuba, and North Korea, that does not recognise the state of Israel. Malaysia also does not maintain any diplomatic relationship with them.
Besides Malaysia, there are also many groups across the globe that openly oppose Israel’s occupation of Palestine including groups in America, (one example is the US campaign for Palestinian Rights, Jews for Justice in the Middle East, Jews against Zionism), and in other countries (BDS Australia, BDS Berlin, British Palestinian Solidarity Committee, etc.)
Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions
(Credit: BDS Movement)
The BDS movement (Boycott, Divestment, Sanctions) is one of the more prominent movements for freedom, justice, and equality for the Palestinian. BDS operates encouraging the boycott, divestment (opposite of investment) and sanction (imposing a penalty) on Israel and all corporations involved with the state.
Initially led by Palestinians, today, BDS is a vibrant global movement made up of unions, academic associations, churches and grassroots movements across the world.
Commenting on the publication of UNâ€™s database of companies operating and profiting from the Israeli occupation, BDS stated that this is a significant first step towards holding Israel and these companies accountable for their actions.
The publication of this database is a very significant first concrete step by any UN entity towards holding to account Israeli and international corporations that enable and profit from Israel’s illegal settlements, which constitute a war crime.Palestinian BDS National Committee via BDS Movement website.
BDS also has a Malaysian chapter (BDS Malaysia) which is open everyone from all walks of life, regardless of their ethnicity, religion, or nationality. BDS Malaysia promotes peaceful and non-violent campaigns against the oppression of the Palestinians.

Their most recent campaign is the Boycott of the global sportswear brand, Puma, for being the main sponsor of the Israel Football Association (IFA), which includes teams in Israelâ€™s settlements. Read more about the boycott here.
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70-Year-Old Detected As The Index Case For A Cluster In Kelantan After Attending Terawih And Moreh

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Tarawih prayers and a moreh ceremony are among the factors that triggered the Kampung Keranji Cluster in Pasir Mas that caused 21 individuals to be infected with Covid-19 as of yesterday.

The latest cluster in Kelantan, which was declared yesterday, is categorized as a religious cluster, based on reports from Berita Harian.
Kelantan’s State Health Department released a statement on Facebook saying that the cluster was identified after the first generation case attended tarawih prayers at a nearby surau.

Afterwards, individual also attended a moreh ceremony at the nearest family home.
The index case for the cluster is identified as a 70-year-old elderly woman who underwent a mass screening on 9 May and was later confirmed to be positive on 11 May.
So far, Kelantan has 52 active clusters with 101 deaths were recorded.
READ MORE: Misplaced Devotion: Defying SOPs To Pray Together Caused An Outbreak In Kelantan
Meanwhile, Kelantan State Health Department Director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin said until yesterday, the Kampung Keranji Cluster had recorded 21 positive cases of the virus after testing on 37 residents in the village.
Until now, we are still identifying their positive close contacts.Kelantan State Health Department Director Datuk Dr Zaini Hussin via Berita Harian

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Grindr Dating App Helped Malaysian Man Get HIV Treatment

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One place you’d never expect to find a HIV outreach programme would be on a dating app, but for this one Twitter user, that one random swipe may have just saved his life.

Recently Twitter user @guidedlight2023 tweeted that he had found out that he was HIV positive through an outreach programme that he stumbled upon while browsing through the Grindr dating app.
He tweeted:

I was online dekat Grindr, browsing nothing. But, my eyes hooked to this one account “Free HIV Testing”. She is a TS. So, without hesitation I approached her to buy the test kit, ingat kena bayar la. Tapi dia cakap free je test tu.
@guidedlight2023 via Twitter
He then explained that physically he felt fit as a fiddle at that particular time.

Bear in mind, my health condition secara fizikal ms tu xde apa pun scra luaran. I am 163cm, 59kg guy. Tu pun i dh buat Intermittent Fasting sbb berat i sblm ni 65kg. This HIV testing ni mcm Allah yg ‘gerakkan’. If not, nauzubillah until today I xkan tahu pun i ad HIV.
@guidedlight2023 via Twitter
@guidedlight2023 then noted that after he had met and filled up the consent form, a blood test was done and he was educated a little bit on what HIV was while they waited for the results to come in.

I HAD ZERO EXPECTATION THAT MY LIFE WOULD BE UPSIDE DOWN AT THAT MOMENT. I came with no expectations. After 15-20 mins, she alihkan kertas and BAMMM, I saw it and numb and was speechless bila nampak clear double line.
@guidedlight2023 via Twitter
He added that his first response to seeing the positive test was to vomit, which he did and at that time all he could feel was numb.

Masa tu, memang rasa dunia ni dah tunggang langgang. I have a good, stable career with a MNC. So, terfikir how is this being declared. I terfikir each and every faces of my family members. I fikir MATI. I terus rasa macam purposeless.
@guidedlight2023 via Twitter
Still in denial, he said he later went to a general health clinic to get tested for the second time.
Unfortunately, the results remained positive.

I went to KK with the outreach worker and she helped me went through the process smoothly. I tak tahu if dia takde, rasa memang lagi haywire. That moment I met with MA yang ambik darah, MO yang ambik case I, i broke down. Kat situ baru i menangis yang tak keluar suara.
@guidedlight2023 via Twitter
However, thankfully, the medical officers at the clinic as well as the other staff were kind enough to help guide him through the next steps he would need to take.
@guidedlight2023 said:

I was given Vitamin Training of B Complex from 19/04/23 and TCA with pakar on 17/05/23. But, I started reading on HIV, getting support system and ada outreach worker yang DM i for whatsapp group support system – ALHAMDULILLAH, it helps me A LOT.
@guidedlight2023 via Twitter
He added that he was thankful to God for redirecting him to meet the outreach worker.

If not sampai skrg I x tahu I ada HIV. And to all outreach workers — you deserve jannah! Hanya Allah yg mampu balas jasa baik korang dkm kerja amal ni. I pray that Allah ease your life here & in the hereafter.
@guidedlight2023 via Twitter

Story time:16/04/23:I was online dekat Grindr, browsing nothing. But, my eyes hooked to this one account "Free HIV Testing". She is a TS.So, without hesitation I approached her to buy the test kit, ingat kena bayar la. Tapi dia cakap free je test tu.— Light & Hope (@guidedlight2023) May 14, 2023

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Netizens confused over Mindefâ€™s official statement blaming MAS for Mat Sabu being late to a meeting

Usually, when ministries in Malaysia release statements, they help clear up the air over a complicated issue. Itâ€™s rare that an official statement ends up confusing people instead.
But thatâ€™s what Malaysian netizens are at the moment: confused. All cause of the Ministry of Defenseâ€™s official statement posted to Twitter early yesterday morning (24 June)

pic.twitter.com/mbYN9GS258
â€” Mohamad Sabu (@MSabu_Official) June 24, 2019

According to a report by Free Malaysia Today, Mat Sabu had an important meeting with Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad in London last week (yes, this happened a while ago). However, due to a flight delay on Malaysia Airlines, Mat Sabu missed his meeting!
Instead of arriving in London at 5.55am, he arrived at 8.26am.

via GIPHY
Which, we can agree, is truly horrible. We donâ€™t like being late (even with Malaysian timing), it makes us look bad. And we figure other people also don’t like being late, especially if it was for a meeting with their Prime Minister, of all people.
However, Malaysian netizens donâ€™t understand why Mat Sabu is announcing the incident.

Pelik statement ni, ingatkan fake tadi.
â€” Syahir Sulaiman (@syahirnomic) June 25, 2019

Aku pun tak berapa nak faham…
What is the need to issue this statement?
This is a matter between the minister’s office #Mindef and #MAS.
An official complaint is appropriate enough.
Kalau taknak delay then guna the new A400M TUDM please. Itu pun belum tentu tak delay. https://t.co/Ux9CWwBPQq
â€” Hariz Mohd (@arezlee) June 24, 2019

Even Najib was confused…

Mat Sabu ok ke tak ni?
â€” Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) June 24, 2019

Those who were not confused, tried to explain the situation to Mat Sabuâ€¦

YB Mat Sabu
1.  Aircraft fly when safe to do so;2.  There are wifi on KUL – LHR flight where you can inform PM on the delay via email;3.  First time this kind of press release issued to everyone in the world 😂 to know.
Oh my God 🤦♂ https://t.co/cWsG6klgmp
â€” Zainal Azman Abu Kasim (@ZainalAzmanNS) June 24, 2019

Dear Mat Sabu…. Malaysia Airlines does not exist & operate at your beck & call. It is bound, above all, by safety of passengers.
â€” nuraina abdul-samad (@nursamad) June 24, 2019

There were also those who empathized with Mat Sabu, flight delays are no fun.

Itâ€™s wrong of MAS to only apologise to the minister. But the minister has done right to wake MAS up. He wasnâ€™t asking for preferential treatment but a call to raise the standards. Civilians complain all the time too. Iâ€™m with Mat Sabu in this.
â€” goodgrief (@kptanb) June 25, 2019

Delay sampai 2 jam 30 minit, sampai missed connecting flights, meetings etc, especially bila cuaca baik & takder alasan kukuh memang tak dapat diterima & tak boleh menjadi amalan. Menjawab la @myTeamMAS @MAS nak bayar ganti rugi. Terbaik YB komplen pasal ni. Mewakili rakyat. 👍👏
â€” SailorMun (@MunSailor) June 24, 2019

After the statement was posted Malaysia Airlines actually responded with an apology to the Defense Minister for the inconvenience caused, citing safety concerns as the reason for the delay.

“The airline was aware of the Minister’s meeting and spared no expense to ensure that the aircraft was safe to fly as safety is of the utmost importance at all times for the airline.”
 MAS via The Star Online
After the apology was made, Mat Sabu then told press that he already made up with Malaysia Airlines.

via GIPHY
Apparently Mat Sabu has spoken to the chief executive officer of Malaysia Airlines, Izham Ismail regarding the incident and theyâ€™ve settled the issue.
He told reporters today at the ministryâ€™s Aidilfitri event that heâ€™s a huge fan of Malaysia Airlines. Mat Sabu also revealed that prior to becoming a minister, he would fly with the airline often and was a platinum card holder.
BTW, speaking of Malaysia Airlines, did you guys know that Dr Mahathir is looking to sell our national airline company?


[Watch] Boy Attempts To Cross Busy Road In Dato Keramat, Parents Nowhere To Be Seen

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A video allegedly showing a lone young boy trying to cross the busy road at Dato Keramat recently gained attention online.

The video was recorded by a couple who came across the boy in a neighbourhood and managed to stop him from crossing the main road on his own.
The boy kept saying he was looking for his father. When the couple asked for the location of his father, the crying boy first pointed across the road.
Mujurlah orang yg jumpa ni baik dan bertanggungjawab. Kalau org jahat yg jumpa, hilang tanpa jejak dah adik comel ni. Terima kasih pun tak cakap. pic.twitter.com/oZ9oYbVsDr— ISU SEMASA VIRAL (@isusemasaviral) April 12, 2022
The couple attempted to escort the boy home safely but the task proved difficult when the boy pointed in various directions out of confusion.
At one point, a woman who’s believed to be the man’s wife could be heard suggesting that they call the police for help.
Not long after, a woman in a green dress approached them to take the young boy home without saying thanks. She scolded the boy too.
It was fortunate that the boy wasn’t kidnapped when he was out and about on his own. He was lucky to come across a nice couple who tried to get him home.
Netizens believe the woman in the green dress wasn’t the boy’s mother but the maid instead.
They think that the woman was embarrassed so she quickly tried to bring the boy home and forgot to thank the couple.
Aku pun rasa bibiknya. Takut kena marah dengan tuan, chaw cecepat lepas ambil budak and lupa nak cakap thank you. 🤧— Madame Hamstery (@qtturytle) April 13, 2022
Ni mesti maid sbb tu dia marah budak tu. Sbb kalau jd pape mesti dia kena marah balik— Delina Meliora (@DelinaMeliora) April 12, 2022
Malu dah tu..sampai tak terungkap dah ucapan terima kasih sebab bawa anak dia balik..kalau itu bukan ibu maknanya itu penjaga dia..muka da cuak budak hilang dalam jagaan..apa-apa pun jangan sampai dah terhantuk baru nak tengadah..org jahat skang macam2..— chubbb___ (@chubbb___) April 13, 2022
Hopefully, the incident served as a lesson for both the boy and the woman so there won’t be a repeat incident again.

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A Complete Computer Set At RM400? These Taylor’s Students Say Yes

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DuckiePi is a project by Taylor’s University students to address the need for a device to make online learning accessible to children from B40 communities during the pandemic.

The initiative was made possible through the university’s Taylor’sphere, an ecosystem that instils an entrepreneurial mindset that helps graduates to turn their passion projects and ideas into viable business models to positively impact the community.
A compact computer for a child’s learning needs during a pandemic
(Credit: DuckiePi / Taylor’s University)
DuckiePi is a device powered by the Raspberry Pi 4 Model B, a small single-board computer the size of a credit card, and has applications like Zoom, Google Suites and camera functions to access online classes and resources.
It runs the Google Chromium OS and has the following:
Broadcom BCM2711 processor (4 cores running at 1.5GHz)4GB RAMWiFi -5 (Wireless-AC)Bluetooth
It also includes:
2 USB 2.02 USB 3.0Ethernet port2 Micro HDMI1 Audio output port
With these specifications the Raspberry Pi can deliver at desktop-level performance.
It is also equipped with a Raspberry Fan and Raspberry Heatsink whereby the cooling makes the package more practical for long term use.
It’s also the size of a grown person’s hand so don’t let the size fool you with what it’s capable of.
The total set-up comes to around RM400
Bernard Yap, the student behind DuckiePi’s creation, revealed at the launch of Taylor’sphere that a lot of research and negotiations were made to make the most cost-effective product without compromising quality.
It took Bernard and his team around four months to find suppliers that would help him build a total set for around RM400. This includes the computer, monitor, webcam, keyboard, and mouse too!
Bridging children’s e-learning needs
DuckiePi devices were given to the PPR Lembah Subang community to allow B40 children to access online classes.
To raise funds and drive public participation, the team launched a donation campaign earlier this year and currently, 90 DuckiePi’s have been distributed to B40 families.
A joint collaboration of Taylor’s Me.Reka Makerspace, a collaborative learning hub in the Tayloy’sphere where DuckiePi was formed, and students from Taylor’s Makers Club, Robotics Club, and Agents of Tech, are holding a donation drive to collect a sum of RM100,000 to develop more of these devices.
They are asking organisations, NGO’s, and individuals who can afford it to contribute to those who are less fortunate by donating here.
DuckiePi have also partnered up with InstaCash on a trade-in campaign, where RM10 would be donated towards their fund upon app users trading in used devices with the promo code DUCKIE30.
For more information on DuckiePi, visit their website at https://uni.taylors.edu.my/taylors-duckie/

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Sarawak Church Raised RM30,000 To Fly Students Home To Vote In GE15

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As soon as the date for the 15th general election (GE15) was announced, many Malaysians complained that the price of flight tickets increased exponentially.

The expensive flight tickets will make it tough for citizens who want to fly home to vote in the upcoming elections.
READ MORE: Wanna Book Flight Tickets For GE15? Here Are Some Tips
Fortunately, there are always kind people who will try to find a way to help those who need it.
Free Malaysia Today reported that a church in Sarawak had raised RM30,000 to sponsor flights for students from public and private universities and colleges to return to East Malaysia to vote in GE15.
As it happens, it’s not the first time that the Methodist Church in Malaysia Sarawak Chinese Annual Conference has helped students fly home to cast their ballots. They have helped 600 students to fly home to vote in the previous election, GE14.

Its spokesperson Nicholas Tan said more than 1,000 students had applied through the “Jom Balik Mengundi 2.0” campaign so far. He added that the number of applications was greater this time around due to Undi18.
Under Undi18, all Malaysians aged 18 and above are automatically registered as voters with their constituency based on their MyKad address details since last December and are eligible to vote.
READ MORE: Undi18: How To Check Your Automatic Voter Registration Status (PPSA)
READ MORE: First Time Voting? Here’s Everything To Get You Started
The Jom Balik Mengundi 2.0 initiative is also open to students in Sabah and Sarawak who wish to return to the peninsula to cast their ballots. It’s open to all tertiary students, regardless of race or religion.
Tan said the priority is given to students who are unable to afford flight tickets. Due to limited funds, the applications would be selected on a first-come, first-served basis.
He also invited more Malaysians to come forward to help but noted that donations from political parties aren’t welcome.
At the moment, they have received over 1,000 responses and had to close the application form due to limited funds. They might reconsider reopening the application once they have more donations.
Those who want to help fly these students home can do so via a bank transfer to the Miri District Conference of Methodist Church’s Hong Leong Bank account 25500017529.
The proof of transactions can be sent to 013-2582833.
When is GE15?
The Election Commission (EC) has set the following dates regarding GE15.
Nomination Date: 5 November 2022Early voting: 15 November 2022Polling day: 19 November 2022
The EC has also allowed all election candidates a 14-day campaign period starting from 5 November to 18 November, 11.59pm.
In addition, the Perlis, Perak and Pahang state polls will be held simultaneously with GE15.
READ MORE: EC Sets GE15 On 19 November

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[UPDATED WITH FULL LIST] Anwar Announces Cabinet Line-Up, Zahid Makes DPM

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Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim of Pakatan Harapan (PH) has finally announced his cabinet line-up after being appointed as the 10th prime minister on Nov 24.

The announcement which initially was said would take place at 5pm happened at 8.15pm.
The strength of this unity government has reached ‘around two-thirds’, Anwar said.
Rumours were rife that Tengku Datuk Seri Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz would retain his post as finance minister however this was quashed when Anwar announced that he himself would head the Finance Ministry.
The much anticipated deputy prime minister’s posts will be filled by Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi of Barisan Nasional (BN) and Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof of Gabungan Parti Sarawak (GPS).
Pic courtesy of PMO
Ahmad Zahid will also take on the Rural and Federal Development portfolio while Fadillah will also hold the Plantation and Commodities portfolio.
Following is the rest of the unity government’s cabinet line-up:
TransportAnthony Loke (DAP)Agriculture and Food SecurityMohamad Sabu (PH)EconomyMohd Rafizi Ramli (PH)Local Authority DevelopmentNga Kor Ming (DAP)DefenceDatuk Seri Mohamad Hasan (BN)WorksAlexander Nanta Linggi (GPS)HomeDatuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution Ismail (PH)International Trade and IndustryTengku Zafrul (BN)Higher EducationDatuk Seri Mohd Khaled Nordin (BN)Science and TechnologyChang Lih Kang (PH)Women, Family and Community DevelopmentDatuk Seri Nancy Shukri (GPS)Domestic Trade and Cost of LivingDatuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub (PH)TourismDatuk Seri Tiong King Sing (GPS)Natural Resources, Environment and Climate ChangeNik Nazmi Nik Ahmad (PH)Entrepreneur DevelopmentEwon Benedick (PH)Foreign Affairs Datuk Seri Zambry Abd Kadir (BN)Digital CommunicationsFahmi Fadzil (PH)EducationFadhlina Sidek (PH)National UnityDatuk Aaron Ago Dagang (GPS)ReligionDatuk Dr Naim MokhtarYouth and SportsHannah Yeoh (DAP)HealthDr Zaliha Mustafa (PH)Human ResourcesV. Sivakumar (PH)Minister in the PM’s Department (Law and Institutional Reform)Datuk Seri Azalina Othman Said (BN)Minister in the PM’s Department (Sabah and Sarawak)Datuk Armizan Mohamad Ali (GRS)
These ministers are expected to take their oath of office at 3pm tomorrow.
Previously, Anwar had told reporters that Malaysia should expect a smaller cabinet following the formation of a unity government led by PH.
The unity government is made up of PH, BN, GPS and Gabungan Rakyat Sabah (GRS).
Earlier this morning, Anwar had an audience with Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah at Istana Negara.
Berita Harian reported that the prime minister met the King to present the Cabinet list.

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Minimum salary of RM2500 in M’sia requires 3-5 years of experience? Twitterjaya cries foul

Twitter user Najiha recently took to the social media platform to discuss her experience browsing the popular job-search website JobStreet.

So i was randomly browsing through JobStreet. Wrote down minimum salary of RM2500. Most companies offer the salary with a min requirement of 3-5 years of experience in relating field. Kerja 5 tahun pun min salary is still 2500? Bloody hell. We’re fucked.
â€” Najiha Baharin (@najihowyoudoin) June 17, 2019

Many netizens echoed her sentiments, claiming that salaries offered to experienced workers were absolutely dismal.

aku duduk ladang pon boleh dpt more than that. with no experience.
â€” Perlu ke (@hanafiah_rahim) June 17, 2019

I dah kerja as tour coordinator almost 7 years kat kl. Last month i pegi iv kat company umrah in jb. They offer me rm800. Lepastu cakap “Kita mmg tak galakkan basic tinggi sbb nanti staff malas nak kejar sales. Islam pn tak galakkan cara kerja mcm tu” apoo gaji bangla lg mahal 🙄
â€” 🌹 (@ein789) June 18, 2019

Yesss. I pernah kena, i competent person and with 4 years experience, dorang offer i rm2.5k. 😭😭
â€” Meen Palatalogyst (@NazmeenAmin) June 17, 2019

2500 salary in KL is a joke w 3-5 yrs of experience! Even Sabah is paying some fresh grads 2.5 – 2.7k rn
â€” à¸à¸±à¸šà¹€à¸™à¸à¸£à¹Œ (@jaswinnerabner) June 17, 2019

Just saw a jobstreet posting on Monday for a company offering RM3K for a min 7 years working  experiences. I was like biar betul kau ni
â€” Nadhirah (@Nadhirah0000) June 18, 2019

A few days ago I argued with someone on LinkedIn. The salary offered was way too low for somebody with 4 years experience. He removed my comments after that. pic.twitter.com/L8sdwii6j0
â€” f.nasution (@alfianfareez) June 17, 2019

In fact, a lot of netizens say that they lower their asking price just to get hired. Don’t devalue yourself gaiz!

yeah… i turunkan gaji to 2.3 sebab most company offer below expected salary & i was worried i would not get a job because of it 😔
â€” Amethyst (@memellyna94) June 17, 2019

I had to lower my salary expectation because it’s too ‘high’. Tldr, I have 5 years experience and still at 2300 per month salary. We’re fucked. So. Hard.
â€” Blank (@Shades_Salvator) June 17, 2019

Some claimed that you can get around the low pay with a little bit of hard work.

Look for a job that have extra allowance. Eg: shift, medical allowances like mine.
â€” A Woman (@DolceAsian) June 18, 2019

I would suggest if you hv work experience in related field, to go for an interview anyways. Present your qualifications, experience & track records. Sell yourself. Then counter offer salary scale. Never give up just bcos they stated a low figures.
â€” mycire (@Malacire) June 17, 2019

And some directed the discussion to how Malaysians are often at the mercy of private companies without government or union help.

takde worker’s union, no govt interventions on wages (only set very low min. wage), and people succumb to lower their standards, yeah nasib lah semua
â€” ekmalhairi (@imgxml_) June 18, 2019

The truth is Profit is 30% Company tax is 24%.Operational cost 30%Other cost ie marketing, legal etc 15%Contigency save 1%
Remaining 0% for salary adjustment
â€” Emmet Bermedsoc (@EmmetBermedsoc) June 17, 2019

Its all started previous government bringing in 1-2milion migrant workers. U dont accept the pay, we hire them cheaper. Imagine if we reject low pay…what option does employer has (if theres minimal migrant workers)? Look at HK,SG,Taiwan even Australia. Sad day for us …😭
â€” Laffing_Gor (@Laffing_Gor) June 17, 2019

Najiha goes on to clarify that she doesn’t mean all companies pay terribly. She was simply shocked to find such low pay for 3-5 years of experience.

Dont get me wrong. Ada je companies yang bayar fresh grad 2500. And sometimes theyre good ones too. Cuma bila dah state dekat situ 3-5 years experience tapi gaji still gaji fresh grad, i terkejut 😂
â€” Najiha Baharin (@najihowyoudoin) June 18, 2019

We did some digging to try to find such job openings, but a search on popular websites such as JobStreet and RiceBowl ended up with less dramatic results.

Picture credit: JobStreet

Picture credit: JobStreet
Regardless, it’s a fact that Malaysians have been struggling with finding a good job for a while, especially for fresh graduates. Malaysia’s youth unemployment rate is a distressing 10.82%, more than triple that of the national unemployment rate of 3.3%!
However, there’s always the option of being your own boss, as the startup potential in Malaysia is huge!
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[Watch] Shoppers Misuse Free Plastic Bags For Fruit To Avoid Paying 20 Cents

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People in Selangor, Pulau Pinang and Johor are familiar with paying 20 sen for plastic bags when shopping.

The respective state governments impose the 20-cent charge to educate the public on reducing the use of plastic bags and saving the environment.
However, some ‘creative’ shoppers have found a way to avoid paying the 20-cent by using plastic bags for fruits provided free of charge.
Recently, a video went viral on TikTok where a shopper was ‘caught red-handed while in a supermarket.
In the video, the shopper was seen taking a number of fruit plastic bags.
The act was recorded by a TikTok user @maruvissv, who is understood to be an employee of the supermarket.
  @maruvissv Mana2 pasaraya mesti ada cust mcm ni lepas cek letak ja,Customer is always right kn..#fyp ♬ original sound  – masalalukita931
@maruvissv commented that is common to see shoppers take as many fruit plastic bags as they like.
If there are leftovers, shoppers dump them in the basket or trolley.
He pleaded with consumers not to resort to such practice as it would mean more work for supermarket workers.
Meanwhile, netizens said it’s only natural that people will take more than they need when it comes to free stuff.
Some even said they would not mind doing the same now that they are aware of it.

Not Achieving Its Objectives
A total of RM6 million was collected since Selangor implemented the ‘No Plastic Bag Campaign’ campaign starting January 1, 2017.
The monies would be used for public awareness campaigns and educating the public to reduce the use of plastic bags, which are the cause of environmental pollution.
However, public awareness of environmental pollution is still low because many people would not mind paying the 20-cent.
Say “No to plastic bags” but yet plastic bags are being sold at 20 sen each. What rubbish move is that?— JRRtics (@jonathan_ramesh) May 18, 2022
Questions had also been raised on where the money collected went to.
At the same time, some supermarkets and other business outlets have replaced plastic bags with alternatives such as environment-friendly or biodegradable bags.
A minister had previously suggested that every supermarket or retail outlet declare the amount collected from the sale of plastic bags.
In 2019, Penang stepped up the game by prohibiting plastic bags in Penang on Mondays even if consumers pay for them.
Betul setuju. Skg byk dah beg plastik biodegradable. Lg pun yg penting pada saya agihan duit bayaran plastik yg di cas pada pengguna tidak di dedahkan. Mesti ada penyelewengan. Sbb skg semua peniaga dgn senangnya mengenakan cas tu pada pengguna.— 4rcr4y69 (@4rcr4y69) November 28, 2021
Malaysia’s Plastic Problem
Nearly half of all plastic products are discarded after a single use and take up to 1000 years to disintegrate.
A 2019 study commissioned by the World Wide Fund for Nature (WWF) showed that Malaysia ranks second in Asia for annual per capita plastic use.
At 16.78kg per person, Malaysia outranks much larger nations, including China, Indonesia, the Philippines, Thailand, and Vietnam, in generated waste.
This has resulted in many detrimental environmental effects, including animal choking, pollution, blockage of channels, rivers and streams, and landscape disfigurement.

WWF-Malaysia’s Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) Scheme Assessment for Packaging Waste report published in September 2020 estimated that the total annual post-consumer plastic waste generation in Malaysia in 2016 was at 1,070,064 tonnes, equal to the weight of almost 10,000 blue whales.
READ MORE: Malaysia’s Plastic Problem Everyone Forgot – What You Can Do About It
According to the National Solid Waste Management Department, each Malaysian generates about 1.17kg of waste daily.
Approximately 90% of the waste goes to landfills, while only 10.5% is recycled.
Some consumers take the issue seriously and devise creative ways not to use plastic bags when shopping.

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Netizen Makes Vulgar Sexual Comments On Young Syefura’s Attire

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Bentong MP Young Syefura Othman has revealed that a netizen made vulgar sexual comments about her.

The netizen commented about a picture showing her visiting Janda Baik, which was recently hit by flash floods.
Young Syefura had gone to the ground to inspect damages, including road collapses at the Bentong – KL trunk road.
Dari Parlimen tgh hari tadi saya terus Bukit Tinggi site visit kawasan bencana bersama Timb Menteri KETSA. Kebetulan hujan turut sewaktu site visit berjalan dan kami boleh lihat sendiri keadaan semakin teruk. pic.twitter.com/rdWd7jjCgj— Rara 🇲🇾 (@youngsyefura) February 14, 2023
The DAP lawmaker expressed surprise that such a picture could invite obscene words.
She was wearing modest clothes, a baju kurung with a long-sleeved raincoat on the outside.
In the picture, she was with the Deputy Minister of Natural Resources, Environment and Climate Change, Datuk Seri Huang Tiong Sii and Ketari assemblyman Thomas Su.
READ MORE: [Watch] Kampung Bukit Tinggi Flooded, Roads Collapse As Heavy Rain Wreaks Havoc
She shared a screenshot of the comment in a tweet, while another Twitter user uploaded a Facebook profile picture and a photo of the alleged harasser.
Pakai macam ni pun kena komen lucah. https://t.co/eTCAEE7fZ5 pic.twitter.com/lEBwLlZyOD— Rara 🇲🇾 (@youngsyefura) February 14, 2023
Netizens were shocked by the comment and suggested that she filed a police report.
Some said it could be a fake account, as it’s not in the culprit’s interest to reveal their identity.
Rasanya fake account ni..sebab takkan dia senang2 tayang muka dia..kecuali BELIAU adalah BETUL2 insan yang sangat BANGANG..😅— Si Khusnuzon (@DamienSvosky) February 14, 2023
Sexual Harassment Is Not Just Physical
Sexual harassment includes unwelcome sexual advances, requests for sexual favours, and other verbal or physical harassment of a sexual nature.
Verbal harassment that is offensive, aggressive, or intimidating can be typical sexual harassment.
It includes:
Catcalling and sexual or lewd remarks about someone. Spreading malicious rumours about someone in a sexual light. Requesting sexual favours in exchange for promotions or other benefits (also known as quid pro quo sexual harassment).
It’s not just women who are impacted by workplace harassment.
Men can also be victims of sexual harassment by women and other men.
Be sensitive and caring to victims of sexual harassment. (Pix: Feminism)

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Who Is Shafie Apdal & Why Has He Been Suggested As A PM Candidate?

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The stalemate within the Pakatan Harapan Plus (PH Plus) coalition on who would be crowned the next Prime Minister if the opposition manages to take back Putrajaya has resulted in a new piece on the political chessboard.
In a move that polarized #MalaysiaBaru proponents, former Prime Minister Tun Dr. Mahathir Mohamad had reportedly endorsed Parti Warisan Sabah (Warisan) President and Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal as Malaysia’s 9th prime ministerial candidate.

Today’s Updates On Tussle For PM Candidate Continues Between Dr M And Anwar

TRP takes a quick look at the history of who could possibly become Malaysia’s first East Malaysian Bumiputera candidate for the PM position.
Early years
Born in October 1957, Datuk Seri Mohd Shafie Apdal is a native of Semporna, Sabah of Bajau decent.
After finishing secondary school at the Victoria Institution in Kuala Lumpur, Shafie went on to obtain his Diploma in Shipping Management from the London Business College, and continued to pursue a Bachelor’s in Economics from Staffordshire University in the United Kingdom.
After graduating, Shafie entered public service with the Sabah Ministry of Finance in the early ‘80s where he served as an Economic Officer before becoming a Senior Administrative Officer at Sabah’s Chief Minister’s Department.
In 1987, Shafie then transferred to Sabah’s Industrial and Rural Development Ministry, taking on the role of Senior Assistant Secretary before serving as the former Land and Cooperative Development Minister Tun Sakaran Dandai’s Political Secretary.
Path through politics
Shafie’s political journey began when he became a member of the United Sabah National Organisation (USNO), before the party was dissolved in the early ‘90s.
Shafie then took his ambitions over to Umno and became the party’s Youth Chief in Sabah before being elected as a Barisan Nasional (BN) Member of Parliament (MP) for the district of Semporna, a position he held on from 1995 till 2018.
Shafie seen with Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein Onn and Datuk Seri Dr Ahmad Zahid Hamidi at an Umno meeting in 2015.(mStar)
Since his rise to power, Shafie has held several prominent portfolios within the government (around seven or so) including being the Deputy Minister of Housing and Local Government in 1999, Deputy Defense Minister (1999 – 2004), Domestic, Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister (2004 – 2008), National Unity, Arts, Culture and Heritage Minister (2008 – 2009), and the Rural and Regional Development Minister (2009 – 2015) where he presumably gained the nickname “village minister”.
Then in 2000, Shafie joined the ranks of Umno’s Supreme Council before subsequently elected as the party’s Vice President in 2013.
In 2015, during former Prime Minister Najib Tun Razak’s administration, Shafie was thrown off the Cabinet of Ministers supposedly for voicing criticism over the government’s handling of the 1Malaysia Development Bhd (1MDB) controversy.
A year later, Shafie left Umno to form the Sabah Heritage Party (WARISAN) under the umbrella of the PH coalition.
Shafie giving a speech in Sabah during GE14.(Bernama/FMT)
Sabah’s Chief Minister
When PH took over the government during the 14th General Election (GE14), Shafie was appointed as Sabah’s Chief Minister after winning the Sabah State Legislative Assembly (ADUN) seat for the district of Senallang.
However, his appointment did not go over easily. During GE14, the Sabah state elections was at a draw between PH and BN which left Sabah in a constitutional crisis of having two Chief Ministers; BN’s Tan Sri Musa Aman and Shafie himself in dispute for leadership.
Later, Shafie was officially appointed by Sabah’s Yang di-Pertua Negeri Tun Juhar Mahiruddin as the state’s Chief Minister.
Shafie being sworn in as Chief Minister.(Bernama/Malay Mail)
During his time in politics, Shafie had also been the subject of scandal when he along with several others were arrested by the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) previously in 2017 on allegations of corruption amounting to RM1.5 billion – a case which was later dropped in 2018 due to lack of evidence.
Since taking office, Shafie has most recently taken a key role in trying to resolve the state government’s claim on petroleum royalties from the Federal government.
With Dr. Mahathir’s endorsement, Shafie was reportedly willing to seriously consider being a candidate for Malaysia’s 9th Prime Minister and felt honored by the suggestion.

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Nepali Guard Beaten In Viral Video Now Detained For Assaulting A Woman

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The Nepali guard who was caught being beaten by another security guard recently is now being investigated for allegedly assaulting a woman, the police said.
According to reports, Eslam Husen is currently being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code and is placed at Jinjang prison.
He was detained after a report was lodged against him.
The incident, according to his lawyer, happened months ago but the woman only lodged a report recently.
It carries the penalty of jail time for up to 10 years, a fine, caning, or any two of such punishments.
A video surfaced online recently of the 26-year-old being beaten by a fellow Nepali guard, Ram Gopal Murau, 34.
After the incident, Ram was subsequently detained by the police for questioning.

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The Covid-19 Medicine Supply Chain Is Not Broken, Just Staggered

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Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah said that the Ministry of Health (KKM) is addressing the issues regarding the supply of medication used in treating Covid-19.

He said that the drastic increase in demand all over the world has strained the supply chain, reported Bernama.
The result is the disruption of supply from foreign manufacturers and the slow down of distribution to public hospitals.
Local manufacturers are also facing difficulty acquiring the raw materials needed from local and foreign suppliers.
In response, the KKM has taken steps to ensure that the supply chain is not severed.
It has used Emergency Procurement at the national level and National Health Department, in addition to making it easier to procure the 21 types of medications used in treating Covid-19.
KKM is also in talks with experts to identify effective alternatives that can be used.
Dr Noor Hisham said this in response to reports that there is a nationwide shortage of drugs used to treat Covid-19.

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The Only Cost-Saving Tip You Need To Protect Your Car & Your Cash

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Malaysians love our cars! Be it when we’re young, moving up in the world, growing a family, or enjoying the golden years of our lives.

Not only are cars a necessity for us to get around with comfort and convenience, but it’s also a way for us to express ourselves, and sometimes, show off a lil’.
Some of us even give our cars cute names, fancy makeovers, and treat ‘em as any other member of the family.

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But owning a set of wheels can be a costly affair, especially with the crazy price of petrol (and electricity), all the tolls and parking fees you’d have to pay, all the maintenance and repairs you’d have to do, and all that paperwork you’d need to keep up with to have your dearly beloved on-the-road ready.
By some estimates, owning a car can cost the average motorist around RM19,144 a year, give or take. That’s why many are looking for ways to save money and make owning a car as inexpensive as possible.
While you can try to avoid traffic jams, skip out on service from time to time, or park illegally find free parking wherever you can in hopes of saving some ringgit, the one thing you should never swerve away from is getting a reliable car insurance plan which protects not only you but your passengers and your treasured vehicle in case anything unexpected happens.

Car insurance, but make it easy!
With Tune Protect Motor Easy insurance, you can rest easy knowing that you’ll have a comprehensive protection plan that provides you with a range of benefits at affordable prices.
In just 3 minutes, the Tune Protect Motor Easy plan can get you on-the-spot savings when you renew your car insurance online.
Enjoy a 10% discount in just a few clicks and guaranteed rewards of up to RM150 to your e-wallet when you renew your car insurance 30 days before the expiry date. This limited-time promo starts from now to June 30, 2023.

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Great news if you’re driving less! You’ll also get a 20% premium refund with the Pay-As-You-Drive (PAYD) program that rewards you for clocking in fewer km on your car.
You’ll also receive a complimentary 24Hour Emergency Auto-Assist that provides roadside assistance in case of breakdowns, accidents, or emergencies.
But that’s not all, with Tune Protect Motor Easy you can customize your insurance plan with affordable add-on benefits such as windscreen coverage, personal accident coverage, legal liability to passengers coverage, access to over 300 authorised workshops nationwide, and more.
So what are you waiting for? Protect your car the easy way with Tune Protect Motor Easy, today. Head HERE to get a quote for your vehicle and for more information.

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Entire Flock Of Pigeons Allegedly Poisoned By Old Lady In Subang

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Some people think that pigeons are pests and call their city hall to deal with it. Some people take matters into their own hands.

According to SJ Echo, a suspected serial killer is on the loose. They received a report from netizen Zilla, who was distraught to find more than a dozen dead pigeons in SS15, Subang Jaya.
Zilla claims that she was in the area to buy mangosteens at a nearby stall. She was told that earlier, an old lady was feeding the birds in the morning. Then, just two hours later, all the birds dropped dead on the spot.
Due to the circumstances, Zilla suspects that the birds were all poisoned, possibly by the old lady.
This is cruel. Someone killed them on purpose.Zilla to SJ Echo
A very illegal method
The thing is, even if you may find them to be complete pests, it is illegal to kill animals with the use of poison.
Under Section 79 of the Wildlife Conservation Act 2010, anyone who uses any poison for the purpose of hunting wildlife can be liable to a fine up to RM50,000 or prison charges up to 2 years or both.
Not only is it a cruel and painful way for animals to die, but the poison can also make its way back into our ecosystem, either from another animal eating the poisoned animal, or from poison leaching into the ground.
SJ Echo is calling for anyone else who has additional information to come forward. See the full post below.

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Baymax Is Back With A New Mini-Series Launching 29 June!

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Remember Baymax? Your personal healthcare companion?

If you have watched Big Hero 6 back in 2014 (and the 3 seasons cartoon series in 2017), you’ll remember our lovable and huggable computer robot, Baymax.
Guess what? We’ll be seeing him again this July in a new mini-series called Baymax!
It’s In A New Format
However, Baymax! is not in a 90-minute movie or 30-minute series episode. It’s in a new format, which is a 7-8 minute series mini-episode.
For your information, the movie was like a 3D computer-animated film while the 2017-2021 series was more of a 2D cartoon show.
This new format is a combination of the two with 3D animation and numerous episodes.
This makes it easy to binge, even if you only have a 10-minute break time!
What Is It About?
It features the story of how Baymax helps others in the familiar town of San Fransokyo. Instead of focusing on the original Big Hero 6 characters, this new series is more of a compilation of laidback heartwarming stories where Baymax tries his best to help the people in town who are a bit reluctant to accept his help.
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From our familiar Aunt Cassie to the stray cat on the street, Baymax doesn’t care who or what he treats, as long as they get the healthcare attention that they need. And the story gets even funnier and cuter when the patients try their best to avoid help from the affable, innocent and inflatable white vinyl robot.
This series focuses more on the side character’s life and highlights the importance of appreciating our healthcare workers. Well, you know what they say, not all heroes wear capes.
A Bit More Behind The Scenes
In a virtual global press conference on 27 June 2022, Don Hall (Creator), Scott Adsit (voice of Baymax) as well as the two producers, Roy Conli and Bradford Simonsen, shared their takes on the upcoming short production.
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The six-episode series creates a chance for multiple directors (there are four directors in this series) to work together and direct the episodes independently. This also creates an opportunity for storytellers at Disney animation to work with a new format and unleash their creativity besides the usual 90-minute format.
According to the creator of Baymax! who’s also the director for Big Hero 6, Don Hall, it took the team about three years to make the series. Starting from just the development of the idea in 2019 to the production and finally the premiere of the series in 2022.
For the cast, Scott Adsit reprises his role as Baymax, Ryan Potter comes back as Hiro, and Aunt Cass is brought back to action by Maya Rudolph. A few more new characters are voiced by Emily Kuroda, Lilimar, and Jaboukie Young-White.
Prominent Challenges
There were, of course, challenges along the way but the most prominent ones are the technology of the setting as well as of course, the lockdown.
The setting of Big Hero 6 features a very modern fictional city even in 2014. “So to bring the story back after seven years, the technology in it has to be more advanced”, said producer, Roy Conli.
(Credit: Disney+)
Besides that, because the setting of San Fransokyo is a mash-up between two cities, they even had to send teams to both Tokyo and San Francisco to get the detailing of the cities on point. If you can see clearly in the movie or series, you’ll notice that the street pattern is San Francisco, but the design element is Tokyo.
Additionally, voice actor Scott Adsit even shared that he had fun creatively working in his in-home studio made of pillow forts in his closet.
(Credit: Disney+)
Baymax shows us through this whole thing that we all have challenges in our lives that we need help with and there’s nothing to be ashamed of that. It’s only through help that sometimes we get through these things, so I hope it really makes kids look at that and say it’s okay to ask for help.Bradford Simonsen, Producer of Baymax!
And hey, don’t miss out on various easter eggs from the film in the short series! It’ll take you back to the nostalgic 2014 film.
The short series will be available to the public on Disney+ Hotstar starting 29 June 2022.
Go and rejoice with your favourite personal healthcare companion!

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COVID-19: Half Of The World On Lockdown. Spain Overtakes China. Italy Still Most Devastated

Almost 40% of the worldâ€™s population is under lockdown as COVID-19 sweeps across the globe with more than 450,000 cases reported and the death toll exceeding 20,000 across 182 countries.
Itâ€™s reported that more than 3 billion people are advised to stay indoors with India leading the pack as 1.3 billion people there won’t be leaving home for three weeks.
Spain now has the second highest number of casualties in the world, surpassing China with more than 3,400 deaths. Italy still remains the highest with more than 7,500 fatalities reported.
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738 people have died in the Spain within the past 24 hours, their government announcing a deal to buy medical supplies from China.
Meanwhile, over in China, the government has reduced restrictions imposed on the province of Hubei where Wuhan is located as the country hasn’t reported new cases.

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[Watch] Tiktok User Finds Sticking RFID To Front Number Plate Works Better, Netizens Say It Does

A TikTok user NorAzri Zakaria recently discovered a trick to scan the radio frequency identification system (RFID) better at tolls.
It’s usually recommended to stick the RFID tag in the middle of the left headlamp or the top left corner of the windscreen.

NorAzri decided to stick the RFID tag behind his car number plate with cellophane tape and went for a drive to test his theory.
He first drove to Kuang Timur toll plaza and was surprised to see the sensor immediately detecting the RFID.
  @azrizakaria901 Letak sticker dekat belakang no plate (depan). Lebih cepat detect daripada tampal dicermin. Lebih kemas dan tersorok. Sila la cuba. #rfidmalaysia ♬ Droptop – AP Dhillon & Gurinder Gill & Gminxr
He went through several tolls without issues, and each time the sensor could detect his car from afar.
He encountered a minor lag at Sungai Buloh toll plaza but it could still detect the RFID at close range.
Since the new placement proved to work better, he took the risk and decided to make it a permanent fixture for his vehicle.
After doing so, he went for another drive to test the RFID tag and it worked as usual. He recommends the new RFID placement because it’s neater and makes travelling much more convenient.
Some netizens tried the trick and reported that it works as shown. They’re happy with the new RFID placement.

However, they also expressed caution and worry in the event that the number plate breaks or is stolen.
NorAzri acknowledged the risk and suggested that the RFID be placed out of sight behind the number plate.


You Can Get The Proton X50 From RM 79,200

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Proton Holdings Bhd virtually launched the company’s second SUV earlier today via social media channels.

The launch was also the culmination of a six week publicity drive that started off the first production units from the Tanjung Malim production line, eventually including  media and customer previews that were held nationwide.
Proton’s X50 is the second vehicle to have been created by the company in partnership with Zhejiang Geely Holding Group and much like it’s predecessor, the X70, required both companies to collaborate on a multinational scale.

This required a combination of staff members from Malaysia and China working in cross functional teams.
Other than that, the collaboration for the brand new SUV encompassed a staggering 1.9 million kilometers of road testing, which was vital for the vehicle to adapt to the harsh, hot and humid Malaysian climate and the unique roads our country has to offer.
Ultimately, the assembling trial, pre-production and full production units handled by the company’s production engineers came to an end in 2019, with an astounding amount of RM 1.2 billion in costs.

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Despite a similar style of partnership between both SUV’s, Proton embarked on a comprehensive pre-launch marketing programme that came with a portal which accepted online bookings for the X70.
Meanwhile the X50 only needed a much shorter product build-up, with official bookings opening on the 16th of September 2020.
As of today, official reports state a total of 20,000 bookings have been made by eager Malaysian consumers nationwide.
The amount of public interest for the PROTON X50 has been unprecedented, especially during a year that has been affected by external factors. We received inquiries from as far back as a year ago and thanks to frequent updates in the media the level of expectation amongst Malaysian car buyers is high. The onus is therefore on PROTON to keep waiting times manageable and to deliver a product that meets the technology, performance and quality expectations of our customers.Roslan Abdullah, Chief Executive Officer, Proton Edar via The Edge Markets.
Like the most recent of Proton model launches, the X50 comes together with a thorough package of benefits that gives buyers an enhanced ownership experience, which includes a grand five-year mileage warranty and five-year data package that provides 1GB of free data each month.
The company also announced that the first 30,000 buyers who make the booking by the end of this year will receive free labour charges for five service appointments.
There is also range of benefits offered to customers who insure their own Proton X50 through the Proton Premium Insurance Coverage Package, while low financing rates that start from 2.22% are offered to all customers via Proton’s in-house finance company, Proton Commerce Sdn Bhd.
On-the-road prices for the X50, which is inclusive of the Penjana sales tax subsidy in Peninsular Malaysia range from RM 79,200 for the Standard variant while the Flagship variant is placed at RM103,300.

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DBKL Bans Liquor Sales, Sets Restrictions On When Beer Can Be Sold And Malaysians Are Divided

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Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) has announced a ban on liquor sales in grocery stores, convenience stores and Chinese drug stores.

However, premises are still allowed to sell beer from 7 am to 9 pm only, as contained in the new conditions for the DBKL’s Liquor License (LMK), based on reports from Berita Harian.
Premises must also provide a special space for beer that’s separate from other beverages and lock the said space after the allowed operation time, while the age limit for buyers must be 21 years and above.
DBKL said that the enforcement should have started on October 1 but was postponed for a month.
During the postponement period, they mentioned that they had engagement sessions with stakeholders such as manufacturers’ associations, bottlers and retailers, residents’ representative councils and Members of Parliament in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur.
All relevant parties have expressed their views and concerns on this matter. After taking into account the views of all parties involved, DBKL took the approach of streamlining and refining the existing Guidelines. The new Guidelines and Conditions for Application for Liquor License (Intoxicating Liquor) for the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur are effective from November 1, 2021 and it must be complied with by all parties involved.Kuala Lumpur City Hall
According to FMT, the time limit is:
Class 1 Public Houses (pubs, bars, lounges, restaurants) – 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 a.m.wholesales – 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. retailers – 7:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Owners of business premises that sell beer must ensure that the premises cannot be in front of or within a distance of 100m from the Police Station, houses of worship, schools, hospitals and residential houses. (They also) must display the license at all times and display the QR code at the entrance of the premises with a blue mark that can be served at the business premises and yellow (can be taken home only).Kuala Lumpur City Hall
Malaysians are divided on ban
Netizens are pretty divided on the announcement, with one user asking whether the liquor ban includes wines used for cooking. In contrast, another user asked if authorities should also ban cigarettes because it also causes harm.
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Meanwhile, some mentioned that other countries had similar restrictions and pointed out that DBKL does not prohibit alcohol entirely.
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Consumers Feel The Pinch As Imported Rice Prices Increase

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The retail price of imported rice in Malaysia is set to rise next month, with the cost of 10kg of rice set to increase by RM1.

This follows a price increase of RM1-RM2 per round last month, with suppliers now set to increase prices by another RM1-RM2 for 10kg of rice.
The increase has been attributed to the ringgit’s weakness and rising electricity and labour costs.
3. Harga beras naik –Ni cuma untuk beras import bukan beras tempatan. Harga beras import bukan barang kawalan. Aku makan beras tempatan ja.4. Harga makanan di restoran naik 1 Julai –Errr mai kot mana ni? Apa alasannya? Kedai makan marhaen jual nasi guna beras tempatan ja. pic.twitter.com/XePqPwuzkJ— Najib Bakar (@najib_bakar_) June 28, 2023
However, critics have pointed out that the real beneficiaries of these price increases are the wealthy elite who hold a monopoly on rice imports.
Recently, it was highlighted that Malaysia imported RM2.3 billion worth of rice in 2021 and predicted that this figure would rise in 2023 due to the falling value of the ringgit.
If the monopoly rice importer can make a profit of 15% on these imports, they stand to gain approximately RM375 million from rice imports alone.
However, it is unclear whether this monopoly importer has paid the assistance to rice farmers amounting to RM10 million upfront as required or the additional RM50 million required later.

Critics argue that this monopoly economic system is part of a wider problem in Malaysia, where a ruling elite holds oligopolies and monopolies on various industries, strangling and sucking the people’s blood.
These elites can maintain their position through political funds, which are used to buy support within political parties and votes during elections.
According to critics, the solution is to vote for a party that can bring real change to Malaysia, where all types of monopolies and oligopolies licensed by the government will be nullified and eliminated.
Until then, Malaysians will continue to face rising prices and struggle to make ends meet.
Meanwhile, restaurant operators have warned that these price hikes will further increase food prices and could force many restaurants to close.
4. Sementara itu, Presiden Persatuan Pemilik Restoran India Malaysia (Primas), J Suresh, turut memberi amaran bahawa kenaikan harga beras import, bersama-sama dengan peningkatan kos bahan mentah, boleh memaksa pengusaha restoran menaikkan harga mereka.— FWB et cætera (@BMVFM) June 23, 2023

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Zoo Taiping And Safari Now Has A Virtual Tour For Visitors In Anticipation Of Post-MCO Reopening

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Taiping Zoo and Safari is trying a creative approach to promote the wildlife park via a virtual tour guide for visitors to understand more about the animals who call the place home.
With the tagline of “Online Now Onsite Later”, the zoo also aims to publish informative videos once every two weeks to raise the interest of the public to come and visit when the Movement Control Order (MCO) is fully lifted.

According to zoo director Dr Kevin Lazarus, said the series of videos would showcase endangered animals living inside the zoo.
So far, they’ve made a few videos with the latest one featuring a Buaya Jejulong or False Gharial.
You can watch the video below:

According to reports by Malay Mail, since the MCO began, the zoo had suffered some RM400,000 losses monthly with RM170,000 being spent on food for the animals.
Once it is able to operate again, Kevin said the zoo will comply with regulations set by the Ministry of Health including limiting the number of people who can visit at any one time.

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(Review) Manhattan Fish Marketâ€™s new Fin-tastastic fresh menu & dining experience

Looking for a so-fish-ticated under the sea experience without needing to leave town?
We got just the thing for you!
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Malaysiaâ€™s Manhattan Fish Market (MFM) has just come out with a revamped concept complete with 6 types of tartar sauce, hand made crisp chips and even gloves for maximum makan experience!

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 So…it was literally lit guys. And yes, we are very full now. .  Keep an eye out for the full review on our website! #ManhattanFishMarket
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Unlike like MFM’s previous thick potato wedges of chips in their fish â€˜nâ€™ chips, the new menu brings a whole new concept of chips with freshly handmade slices of fried potato chips that are thin and crispy.
The best part of it all is that; the chips at MFM is free flow!
We had 2 rounds during our seating.

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 #MFMmy Select your very own tartar sauces from our tartar station. Have a delightful lunch and enjoy our signature Manhattan Fish 'N Chips – Dory (Lite) for only RM15; includes FREE Soup of the Day.
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The dining experience doesnâ€™t stop there.
With the new concept of having a self-serving Tartar sauce station, we get to enjoy a free flow of various tartar sauces and glasses of cold refreshing cold water.

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Currently, there are 6 types tartar sauces including; BBQ, curry, spicy, lime, spicy grapefruit, and of course, original.
Our top picks are the lime and spicy grapefruit tartar sauces.
The lime tartar is packed with zesty lime bits that definitely gives a refreshing citrus punch. Whereas the spicy grapefruit tartar sauce carries a sweet and fruity taste that goes well with the crispy hand-made chips.

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Chief Executive Officer, Dickson Low, explains that they will be expanding their tartar sauce selection to include international flavours.
Including tandoori and kimchi flavoured tartar.

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Not to miss at the Tartar station are â€˜platesâ€™ for customers to choose from.

Yes, you read that right.
In the new redesign of MFM, diners get to pick out a selection of grease papers to be used to dine on.
Itâ€™s basically a banana leaf on a whole new level!
We chose the simple yet informative grease paper that has specially designated markings to fish out the variety of tartar sauces, drinks, food and even our cutlery!
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You can choose to eat with your cutlery, or like us at TRP, we decided to go all out for the foodie experience.(Pic Credit: TRP)
Together with their whole new look, Dickson highlights that there will be many USB ports and sockets for diners to charge their gadgets while recharging their tummies.
MFMâ€™s reconceptualisation centres around us, millennials, who are young, well-travelled and adventurous diners.

Oreo covered goodness(Pic Credit: TRP)

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During our turtle-y radical dining, we were graced by Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs deputy minister, Chong Chieng Jen, who was ravished by the whole new dining experience.
Chong, together with Dickson and Malaysian Franchise Association (MFA)â€™s president and vice president, officiated the refreshing innovative concept in MFMâ€™s Sunway Pyramid branch.

 Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs deputy minister, Chong Chieng Jen (CENTRE) holding the new menu (Pic Credit: TRP)

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Good news: from August 19 to August 23, MFM will be offering meal deals for less than RM10 in their Syoking Seafood Deal.

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So what are you waiting for?
Visit the nearest MFM nearest to you! Especially the 4 new outlets at Wangsa Walk, Mid Valley, Setia City Mall and Sunway Pyramid, which have a fresh look and depth.
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Man Sold “Special” RM500 Durian To A Minister

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The term ‘durian runtuh’ and windfall share the same meaning, although both terms refer to different fruits. Both could either mean a fruit, that the wind has blown down from a tree, or an amount of money that somebody receives unexpectedly.

Wan Mahussin Wan Zain experienced both recently when a durian dropped on the rear window of his car and punched a hole through it.
Unfazed, Wan Mahussin later posted a video of him and the “special” durian on social media, saying that it’s up for sale for RM500.
He explained that the price is ‘special’ because the durian kampung has never touched the ground. Also probably because that’s the estimated price of fixing the broken rear car window.
He did the video as a lighthearted way of sharing what has happened to him. After all, he can’t blame the tree, the fruit, or the wind for the unfortunate accident.
Mahal siot durian kampung dia jual rm500 sebijik. Alasan dia sebab tak jatuh tanah je. Gilo pic.twitter.com/fdws0nYZlC— Fad Manaf (@fadmnf) July 18, 2021
That’s when the second durian runtuh happened.
His post caught the eye of Human Resource Minister, Datuk Sri M. Saravanan Murugan who offered to buy the fruit for the asking price.
However, Wan Mahussin had already eaten the fruit, probably because he never thought that anyone would take his video seriously.
Although the fruit is gone, the Minister asked Wan Mahussin for his bank account number and gave him the RM500. In return, Wan Mahussin said that he would help others with what he has been given.
At the same time, he also posted that he has been offered to become one of the two brand ambassadors for Durian Mochi.

Who is this Wan Mahussin?
Although this ‘durian runtuh’ incident seems to be random, Wan Mahussin is not just a random person.
He is an entrepreneur and the Student Vice President of the National Coalition of Peninsular Malaysia Students (GPMS). He is also active on social media and is no stranger to doing activism and social work.

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Apple Finally Brings What Audiophiles Want To Apple Music

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The expected
It was a surprise to no one when Apple announced that Apple Music will get Spatial Audio with support from Dolby Atmos gradually. In the announcement released late last night, Apple also said that the 75 million songs in its catalog will also be available in Lossless Audio.

These features have been speculated to arrive at Apple Music ever since the announcement of the AirPods Max. The RM2,399 over-the-ear, noise-canceling headphones feature Spatial Audio, Dolby Atmos, and high-quality drivers. However, the only widely available app that could take advantage of all those features was the Apple TV app on iPhones and iPads.
According to Apple by default, Apple Music will automatically play Dolby Atmos tracks on all AirPods and Beats headphones with an H1 or W1 chip. That includes the AirPods Pro.
At launch, subscribers can enjoy thousands of songs in Spatial Audio from some of the world’s biggest artists and music across all genres
The unexpected
However, there were two surprises in the announcement.
First, all of these features will be made available to all Apple Music subscribers at no additional cost.
Second, the Dolby Atmos tracks will also play on the built-in speakers in the latest versions of iPhone, iPad, and Mac.
The quality

For the average folks, the Apple Music Lossless tier starts at 16 bit at 44.1 kHz (CD quality) and goes up to 24 bit at 48 kHz. These will play natively on your Apple devices.
For you technical folks, Apple is using the Apple Lossless Audio Codec (ALAC) for their music and it can go as high as 24 bit at 192 kHz. However, because of its large file size and bandwidth, you need to manually opt-in for the Hi-Resolution Lossless Audio and you will require external equipment such as a USB digital-to-analogue converter (DAC) to enjoy it.
These options are available in the Music settings menu under Audio Quality.

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Langkawi’s ‘Blue Lagoon’ Is The Hidden Gem Of Mount Mat Cincang

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Langkawi is by far the country’s top popular attraction with its duty-free shopping and countless natural wonders.

For the curious traveler who wants to venture a bit off the beaten path, there are still hidden gems to be explored.
The ‘Blue Lagoon’ is perhaps one of Langkawi’s most scenic spots that are little-known to tourists.
Visitors taking in the panoramic view at Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls.(Pic Credit: Fernando Fong)
Known locally as ‘Telaga Biru’, the Blue Lagoon is part of Langkawi’s Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls, also known as the ‘Seven Wells’.
Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls are located on Mount Mat Cincang, Langkawi’s second-highest mountain at 850 metres high and the oldest mountain in Southeast Asia.
The ambient tropical rainforest of Mount Mat Cincang surrounds the ‘Blue Lagoon’.(Pic Credit: Fernando Fong)
Getting there from Cenang means a drive of about 23 minutes and it’s 44 minutes from Kuah.
The Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls are touted as the island’s most beautiful natural attraction.
Yet, the Blue Lagoon outshines all the other ‘wells’ you would typically see at Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls.
A dusky leaf monkey, also known as spectacled langurs, resting among the trees. (Pic Credit: Fernando Fong)
The Blue Lagoon is an alluring pool fed by a flowing stream – as blue as if it were artificially coloured.
One reason it does not attract troves of tourists is that the Blue Lagoon is not on the signboards.
Follow this signboard to get to the ‘Blue Lagoon’. (Pic Credit: Fernando Fong)
The Blue Lagoon can be reached with 15 to 20 minutes of light jungle trekking from the riverside that makes up Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls.
The Blue Lagoon is located on the same path that leads to the top of Mount Mat Cincang, which is also home to the Langkawi Cable Car.
At the right juncture, a black hat placed by good Samaritans indicates that it is time to divert from the main jungle path.
A black hat indicates the location of the ‘Blue Lagoon’.(Pic Credit: Fernando Fong)
From there, the Blue Lagoon is just one to two minutes’ walk away, yet it remains unnoticeable if there is no marker.
The best time for visiting is early in the morning. The water is crystal clear as it is yet to be disturbed by people swimming in the pool.
It’s unknown why the colour is blue; thus, it truly is a mysterious and alluring beauty.
A Langkawi resident, who only wished to be known as Sham, said the locals had recently discovered another such pool.
One the two bridges that travelers will passby before reaching the ‘Blue Lagoon’. (Pic Credit: Fernando Fong)
Sham, who was at Telaga Tujuh Waterfalls for a picnic with his family, however politely declined to divulge the location.
“It’s another gem so special, so unspoilt, we rather that not so many people know about it,” he said.

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