Haze is BACK this week in Penang & Klang Valley â€“ MET Malaysia

Thereâ€™s something in the air- literally.
Indonesia is on fire. The forests of Sumatra and Kalimantan
are burning and once again, Malaysia is going to feel the effects.
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Yes, our worst fears have just been confirmed by the Malaysian
Meteorological Department (MET Malaysia).
Haze is BACK!
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Specifically, this week for about 7 days.
Sinar Harian reports that smoke from the Indonesian forest fires are expected to hit parts of the Peninsular from yesterday onwards (31st July).

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Muhammad Helmi Abdullah, MET Malaysia Deputy Head of Operations,
states that this is due to Northeast blowing winds from Sumatra and the low wind
pressures of the South China Sea.

â€œSo far we have found that some areas in the Klang Valley such as Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya have been affected. If you look at the weather this morning, there is some haze.â€
Muhammad Helmi Abdullah, Deputy Head of Operations, MET Malaysia via Sinar Harian.
Astro Awani also reports that MET Malaysia forecasts that the haze will also hit as far north as Penang.

Picture Credit: Saw Siow Feng/Malay Mail

Muhammad Helmi states that as long as the fires are not put out, we will continue to experience the side effects.
Weâ€™re keeping our fingers crossed that this will end soon as Indonesia has deployed thousands of military and police personnel to combat the forest fires as reported by Free Malaysia Today (FMT).
When we checked MET Malaysiaâ€™s website this morning, haze is forecast in KL and Negeri Sembilan the entire day.

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Meanwhile, the Air Pollution Index by Department of Environment (DOE) showed only one location that registered unhealthy air quality.

Screenshot via DOE

However, you should still take the necessary precautions by following DOE’s haze advice as below:

Those with illnesses and diseases should seek medical attention IMMEDATELY if the condition worsens.
Nose and mouth masks should be used by all motorcyclists, those working outdoors or in dusty areas as well as those identified as high-risk groups.
Stay indoors as much as possible.
Reduce outdoor activities such as sports.
Wash the face and skin areas exposed to haze with clean water.
Drink plenty of water,at least 8 glasses a day.
Do not practice open burning and report open or fire cases to the Fire & Rescue Services Department at 999.

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Stay safe, guys!


KL GrabFood Merchant Rakes RM20K Monthly Sales, Up From RM500 In Just 4 Months

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Since the Covid-19 pandemic struck in 2020, many have started small businesses to generate additional income for survival.

But despite the stiff online competition on these food delivery platforms, this online seller proved that it’s possible to grow your F&B business exponentially online.
Fazzal Azmi grew the sales revenue of his home-based business from RM500 to RM20,000 in just 4 months!
He even shared his secret recipe on social media with the hope that these tips can inspire and guide other small, home-based business owners.
A screenshot of Fazzal’s post. (Source: Facebook)
Month 1
In the first month, his sales were very bad. He brought in a measly RM500 after deducting the commission.
Month 2
In the second month, he changed the strategy where he realized his weakness.
I had no reviews or ratings, so customers are hesistant to give it a try.GrabFood Merchant Fazzal Azmi on what prompted him to rethink his strategy.
He started by doing a promotion of a 10% discount for all his menus.
At that time there were only 5 menu items and they were all smoked-based recipes.
Fazzal’s offerings are simple yet sell very well after he changed strategy. (Credit: Fazzal Azmi)
From there, he saw a very significant increase in sales. Fazzal managed to bring in RM3,000 in sales after deducting the commission.
Month 3
In the third month, he reduced all his sales promotions to a 5% discount for his menus.
He also added a new menu of smoked meat fried rice – which no other vendor sells.
Besides making sure the fried rice portion is big, he also throws in an egg for free even though there is an additional charge for it.
Fazzal also started looking into customer insights and found that the ratio of his new and repeat customers is 50:50.
That month, he was able to increase his sales to RM9,000 after deducting the commission.
Along the way, promotions play an important role to bring in customers. (Credit: Fazzal Azmi)
Month 4
In the fourth month, he added 2 more menus, namely berlado (spicy sauce) smoked meat and berlado crispy fried chicken, which are rarely offered by his competitors.
With a price of RM30 and a 30% discount for the menu, he is able to get the desired margin after deducting the commission.
He then turned off the 5% promotion and 10% discount for all his menus.
That month, his sales reached 20k after deducting the commission.
He also runs a banner offering a 30% discount for selected menus.
The orders just keep coming in. (Credit: Fazzal Azmi)
After almost 9 months, alhamdulillah, I have many regular customers. I continue to diversify the menu gradually, building on a good reputation by maintaining a 4.9 star rating with almost 600 customer reviews.GrabFood Merchant Fazzal Azmi on his achievements in less than a year.
Customer review is key. (Credit: Fazzal Azmi)
Fazzal said it’s important to diversify the menu because some customers order a lot, while others don’t want to eat fatty food.
He added that the average daily sales nowadays can easily hit RM1,500 without relying on promotions.
GrabFood offers many attractive promotions to its users. (Credit: GrabFood)
The Good Samaritan
Fazzal went the extra mile by offering some additional tips for businesses looking to grow on the food delivery platform:
Don’t be afraid to start a promotion. A new store must attract customers through promotion.The SOP must be strict such as double-checking of order and so forth.Before giving food to the rider, get him/her to mention the order number to avoid swiping the order by mistake.Stick the order number on the plastic bag so that the riders would not confuse it with orders from other merchants.Take customer reviews as positive vibes and keep improving.Grabs ads are very solid if you are good at using them.Don’t skimp on running promotions, and be patient to see the results.

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UiTM Sungai Buloh Students Leave Heartfelt Messages For MOH Staff

In times of crisis, there is still room for love and compassion.
After the movement control order was announced by Malaysia’s Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, students were instructed to go back to their hometowns including those from UiTM Sungai Buloh.
But unlike students from other universities, their hostels would serve a different purpose after they’ve left and that’s to house Ministry of Health (MOH) staff members.
A tweet went viral recently of UiTM Sungai Buloh students leaving heartfelt messages for the MOH staff that will temporarily occupy their dorms.
since we know that there'll be 500 kkm staffs staying in our college soon, we left these thoughtful messages for these unsung heroes! 😊👨🏻⚕🦸🏻♂ hopefully they'll always be safe & sound throughout their stays here, thanks a lot!! #COVID19malaysia pic.twitter.com/qVG4HAKmjI— keem (@hak_eems) March 17, 2020
Netizens also showed their support for those who will be stationed there due to the spread of Covid-19.
This is so heartwarminggg 😭❤ This is the Malaysia I know. This is the Malaysia I love. https://t.co/l3UInNP0mc— Sharifah Hani Yasmin (@sharifahyasmiin) March 17, 2020
Hospital Sungai Buloh is one of the 12 hospitals nationwide that handles Covid-19 cases and it is able to cater up to 772 patients at one time.
Close to 700 cases have been reported and the disease has killed 2 people according to the Ministry of Health.
#COVID19 disease has spread all over Malaysia and killed two local men so far. Currently, 622 patients are receiving treatment in hospital with 12 in intensive care unit. Malaysians, please distance yourselves from crowded places to prevent infections.#StayHome pic.twitter.com/eddQOaM9bD— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 17, 2020

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[Watch] Lightning Offers A Fiery Show To Motorists On The Highway

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Lightning strikes usually happen far away from us but this lucky Tiktok user got a front-row seat to nature’s rock concert.

In the video uploaded by @kejutartora, motorists could be seen driving on the highway on a stormy day.
Suddenly, a bolt of lightning hit the row of oil palm trees by the roadside with a loud boom. The ground even lit up with fiery sparks for a while.
Screenshot from @kejutartora/ Tiktok
It was a close shave but luckily, no motorists were hit or injured by the lightning strike. Everyone managed to continue on their journey safely.
While it looks like a scary video, it’s hard to ignore that the timing of the lightning complements the rock song included in the Tiktok video.
Netizens also shared stories of their near-encounters with lightning strikes in the comments.
“I’ve seen it [lightning] in front of my eyes before. The lightning directly hit a motorcycle passenger. Until today, I can’t see lightning. Auto trauma,” a netizen wrote.
“I saw a lightning strike once in front of my own eyes. So much glare,” someone else commented.
A few netizens humorously asked if it was Marvel’s Thor or Mortal Kombat’s Raiden arriving on Earth for real.
According to NBC 12, the safest place to be in the event of a potential lightning strike is to stay inside a car or inside a sturdy building. Contrary to popular belief, it’s not the rubber tyres of the car that protect the people inside.
Cars can protect people from a lightning strike because the metal cage forms a protective barrier around passengers. Although it seems counter-intuitive to jump into a car during a lightning storm, the metal cage helps direct the lightning charge into the ground.
That said, a convertible offers no protection at all because it’s not entirely covered by a metal cage. The more you know.

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2 Primary School Students Critically Injured In School Van Crash On SKVE

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Two schoolchildren were critically injured after the school van they were on crashed into a road divider at Km6.7 of the South Klang Valley Expressway yesterday at about 2pm.

The duo was part of 12 SJKT Serdang students making their way home during the incident.
The critically injured children are being warded at the Serdang Hospital.
Four other schoolchildren who were also injured received treatment in the yellow zone of the hospital, while the remaining six were given outpatient treatment.
According to New Straits Times, the victims suffered multiple injuries, including fractures to the head, arms and legs.
The accident also left the 35-year-old van driver with a broken leg.
Serdang police chief Assistant Commissioner Wan Kamarul Azran Wan Yusof said that the school van was on its way from Kajang towards the Ayer Hitam toll plaza before crashing into the road divider.
“The driver of the van is believed to have lost control of it before it crashed into the road divider,” Wan Kamarul Azran was quoted as saying.
He added that the case is being investigated under Section 43(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

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Musical Adaptation of Yasmin Ahmad’s Film Available On YouTube For One Week Only

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Yasmin Ahmad’s film Sepet is a love story between two teenagers from Ipoh, who have to face social and racial pressure as a Chinese boy and a Malay girl.
The story about interracial love has also been made into a musical adaptation by Liver & Lung Productions called Sepet The Musical, which ran for three sold-out weekends last September in Malaysia.
Now, a recording of the live show will be made available online, following the trend of other theatres releasing recordings of their live shows for free during the global lockdown.
You can catch Sepet The Musical on the Liver & Lung Productions’ YouTube channel on Friday, 1 May at 9pm. However, it will only be available for a week until 9 May.
The vision for ‘Sepet The Musical’ was to stay authentic to its source material and reignite the film’s narrative for a new generation of Malaysians. Shafeeq Shajahan, co-founder of Liver & Lung Productions
The story of Jason, a 19-year-old Chinese VCD seller who writes poetry, and Orked, a bright Malay schoolgirl who loves John Woo films, was first shown to Malaysian audiences in 2005. The critically-acclaimed movie by Yasmin Ahmad also has a sequel and a prequel.
Reception to the musical adaptation has been positive, so now’s a good chance for you to catch it if you’ve missed it last year.
You can wait for the video to premiere here:

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Illegal Farms in Cameron Highlands Are Being Turned Into Forest Reserves

While we may be lamenting news of illegal deforestation or logging, Malaysians are fighting the good fight everywhere.
In this instance, the Pahang state government managed to seize land used by illegal farms and turned them into permanent forest reserves.
The “Go Green With SASET” program, organised by the Sultan Ahmad Shah Environment Trust (SASET) in collaboration with the Pahang State Forestry Department (JPNP) and the Malaysia-Pahang Youth Council was attended by 300 volunteers.
It is aimed at reforesting the land with full support from government bodies and the local community to provide educational opportunities exploring illegal deforestation and environmental concerns.
On 15 February, less than 2 months after reclaiming the land from illegal farms, volunteers planted 1,500 forest trees at the Sungai Ichat Permanent Reserved Forests (PRFs), Cameron Highlands.
Volunteers included students and staff from Limkokwing University, Puteri Islam, Pandu Puteri, Scouts, and local communities.(Credit: SASET)
Every developing country faces the same problem: forests are illegally explored and the beautiful world is now ruined by the lack of discipline to care for the environment.Lucia Alejandra Martinez Vega, Limkokwing University student from Mexico
JPNP will take over the responsibility for caring for these trees and will partner with other NGOs in the future to kickoff more tree-planting programs.
The permanent reserved forest land was once used illegally as farm land.
In December 2019, the Cameron Highlands district police chief DSP Ashari Abu Samah led Ops Lestari, an operation carried out jointly by several agencies including the National Security Council.
The objective of Ops Lestari was to curb illegal land encroachment and preserve water resources around Sungai Ichat, Kuala Terla, which had been polluted.
Notices to farmers to vacate the illegal farms had been issued since 10 years ago, but enforcement teams only began to make moves last year. Many farmers were then forced to leave, though they put up much resistance.
About 200 people took part in a demonstration at the entrance to Jalan Ipoh, Kuala Terla in Cameron Highlands.
Protesters on the road, blocking traffic.(Credit: PDRM)
The situation became chaotic when the protesters refused to disperse. They brought women, children under 15, some as young as 5 years old, and sat on the road causing a traffic jam.Cameron Highlands OCPD Ashari Abu Samah to FMT
Six farmers and a former politician were then arrested at the demonstration.
In protest over the arrest and evictions, special duties officer to the Pahang menteri besar Arumugam AV Pillai and 11 local council members resigned from their posts.
Ops Lestari 2 is a continuation of Ops Lestari, during which police were deployed to monitor the situation and provide security for officers carrying out their duty to remove the illegal farms.
The illegal farms were operating mostly around Sungai Ichat spread over 97.12 hectares and involved 60 owners.

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‘Social Experiment’ Anti-Vax Couple Arrested After Wife Posts About Dining-In Illegally

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So this week it became news that a woman and her husband conducted a ‘social experiment’ in which they went around town, with children in tow, to see if people would check their ‘vaccine passport’ when they dine-in at a local restaurant and perform other activities without being fully vaccinated.

Well, today, (24 August), it was reported that the woman along with her husband had been arrested.
South Klang District Police Chief Shamsul Amar Ramli revealed that the husband and wife, aged 36 and 35-years-old respectively, were detained at their home in Bandar Putera 2, Klang, Selangor.
They were being investigated under Section 269 and Seksyen 505 (b) of the Penal Code (Act 574) for acts of negligence that are likely to spread disease and for making statements that cause fear and alarm in the public.
The couple was also charged under Section 22 (b) of the Prevention and Control of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342) for disobeying orders issued by authorities as well as Section 233 of the Communication and Multimedia Act (Act 588) for the improper use of network facilities to create or distribute offensive and false information.
The police have advised members of the public to abide by SOPs enforced by the National Security Council (MKN) in their daily lives during the Covid-19 crisis.
In her previous FB confession, the woman had allegedly mentioned that it was not impossible for people who have not been fully vaccinated to safely dine in without being bothered.
(Credit: Nazri Wahid via Facebook/ctsarahaishah via Twitter)
Read More: Anti-Vax Couple Dine-In As ‘Social Experiment’, Then Brag About It On Facebook

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PREVENTION AND CONTROL OF INFECTIOUS DISEASES (DECLARATION OF INFECTED LOCAL AREAS) ORDER 2020
COMMUNICATIONS AND MULTIMEDIA ACT 1998


PKR Announces High Profile Candidates For GE15

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PKR today announced the son of the late PAS spiritual adviser, Datuk Nik Abdul Aziz Nik Mat, Nik Omar, will be contesting under the party in the 15th General Election (GE15) in Perak.

Former Perak state secretary Datuk Zainal Azman Abu Seman will also be fielded in Perak.
The announcement was made by PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in a press conference at the party’s headquarters in Petaling Jaya this afternoon.
Other candidates announced today are Dr Noraishah Mydin Abd Aziz, Jufitri Joha to run in Negeri Sembilan, Prof. Datuk Dr. Hassan Basri Awang Mat Dahan to contest in Pahang and Saipolyazan M. Yusof to contest in Selangor.
According to PKR deputy president Rafizi Ramli, over the last two years, the biggest issue that will determine the outcome of a general election is the cynicism of the public towards politicians.
“If any parties choose to rely on party hierarchy exclusively, or full time politicians without mcuh credibility to the extra knowledge they bring to parliament, we cannot combat the cynicism,” he said.
Dr Noraishah, 47, born with spina bifida, said her journey has not been an easy one.
In a spirited manner, Dr Noraishah said she was willing to let go of her civil service job in order to run as a candidate as she is passionate to fight for the people and also for those who suffer from spina bifida.
Anwar in elaborating said PKR is a people’s party and that they are here to present the best minds, whether it is fielding party leaders or other personalities.
Meanwhile, over in DAP, vocal environmentalist Wong Tack who defeated former MCA president Tan Sri Liow Tiong Lai in Bentong in the last general election will not be defending the parliamentary seat next month.
Young Syefura Othman is DAP’s choice for Bentong.
Liow, who during the pandemic made waves on Twitter as “Uncle Liow”, is expected to run in Bentong, with MCA stating they would support his move.
With DAP secretary-general Anthony Loke announcing earlier today that only Tengku Zulpuri Shah Raja Puji will be running for both, a state seat and a parliamentary seat, for the party in Pahang, this means Young Syefura will not be defending her Ketari state seat.
Tengku Zulpuri, formerly the Raub MP, is set to contest in Lipis.
Tras assemblyman Chow Yu Hui will run in Raub while Chiong Yoke Kong will battle it out for Cameron Highlands.
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School Teacher Accidentally Drove Into Gemas Petrol Station And Destroyed Store

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A school teacher accidentally drove through the glass doors at a petrol station in Batu 1, Jalan Batu Anam, near Gemas yesterday afternoon (28 July).

In the 3.30pm incident, the 30-year-old man was trying to adjust the car’s position at the petrol pump when he accidentally stepped on the accelerator pedal.
His Proton Saga lurched forward and rammed the glass doors of the convenience store at the Petronas station.
According to Harian Metro, the car hit another man who was shopping in the store. The victim escaped with minor injuries while some parts of the shop were damaged.
Tampin police chief Superintendent Anuwal Ab Wahab said a police report has been lodged and an investigation paper is opened following Rule 10 LN 166/59.

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Grab CEO shaved his head bald in support of children with cancer

Cancer is the third cause of death in Malaysia. Based on the total number of cancer cases in the country, about eight per cent were children.
In support of the plight of cancer stricken children, Grab co-founder and chief executive officer Anthony Tan recently shaved his head bald.
Picture credit: LinkedIn
The move was for the Hair for Hope campaign, a Children’s Cancer Foundation’s (CCF) signature outreach event that serves to raise funds and awareness of child cancer patients.
As of today, Anthony’s effort has raised RM607,555 to the foundation, a record sum for the annual campaign.
Picture credit: Straits Times
Anthony shared how he ended up taking part in the campaign though a post on social networking website LinkedIn. He said that the idea to take part started with a few â€œGrabbersâ€ wanting to raise funds for CCF. Eventually, the movement attracted a total of 107 people who signed up to have their heads shaved.

Anthony, who had recently shaved his head in Ho Chi Minh City, Vietnam, also revealed that the decision to shave was personally motivated.

â€œMy mother-in-law was a cancer patient and my wife, Chloe, remembers how losing her hair affected her.
I am a soon-to-be father of three, and I canâ€™t imagine the grief that these children and their families go through when they receive the diagnosis and start cancer treatment. This is my small way of standing in support with them.â€

He also said that he hoped his children would learn to love unconditionally and be ready to show their support to those in need.
Picture credit: National Cancer Society Malaysia
So far, participants from the ride-hailing giant have raised a total of RM991,525 for the foundation.
Many top-notch donors pitched in for Anthony’s quest, such as Japanâ€™s SoftBank Group founder Masayoshi Son, Uber CEO Dara Khosrowshahi, and Asiaâ€™s largest sports media company, One Championship founder Chatri Sityodtong.

Picture credit: Newsmov

FYI, Hair for Hopeâ€™s donation drive will continue until September 30 and Anthony Tan encourages everyone to contribute at this link.


Mâ€™sian man hunts down thief & braves loansharks to get back stolen car

The awful thing about scammers is that by the time you realise youâ€™ve been duped, they have made off with your valuables leaving hardly a trace behind.
Sure, you can make as many police reports as you like, but the probability of you getting back your belongings tend to be really slim.
Which is why this story of Facebook user, Melvin Tong, who managed to miraculously find his car after losing it for several months to a scammer, is so REWARDING.
Melvin had shared bits and pieces of the story on Facebook as the events that took place lasted over the span of several months. We contacted Melvin directly to find out the full story.

Picture courtesy of Melvin Tong

SCAMMER WAS INITIALLY A CUSTOMER
Melvin runs a car rental business and the perp, a.k.a Eagle Yeoh, a.k.a Yeoh Wai Chean was a regular customer of his.
Although Eagle would consistently pay his car rent late, at the end of the day, he would always end up paying the full amount owed.
OFFER TO SELL CAR
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One day, Melvin mentions to Eagle that he intends to sell one of his cars, a BMW 320i.
Melvin and Eagle make a deal which allows Eagle to test drive the BMW over a certain period of time. At the same time, Eagle is to pay Melvin for the car in monthly instalments.
As usual, Eagle doesnâ€™t pay the instalments on time as promised.
For several months, Melvin chased Eagle for the payments and Eagle would regularly respond to Melvin with all kinds of excuses.
NO PAYMENT AFTER FULL THREE MONTHS
Melvin finally decides to urge Eagle to meet up face to face with him so that they could at least get some paperwork of the sale settled and have agreements signed.
Still, Eagle came up with excuses as to why he couldnâ€™t meet with Melvin.
Melvin then proceeded â€œthreatenâ€ Eagle saying if he still refused to meet, he would “make Eagle famous”. Eagle replied saying â€œdo whatever you need to doâ€.
THE EXTORTION BEGINS
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Now, you would expect Melvin to be the person who extorts Eagle to get his car back.
Yet, interestingly enough, Eagle apparently starts extorting Melvin by asking Melvin TO PAY HIM if he wants his car back.
THE SEARCH IS ON
Obviously really pissed off with Eagle, Melvin finally makes a post about Eagle on Facebook and shares it to several car Facebook groups and several previous victims of Eagle respond to his post.
Through some investigative efforts, Melvin managed to connect the information given by previous victims and identified Eagle’s friends and family members.
EAGLE IS FOUND

â€œGood news. Through my resources. I found him.â€
Melvin Tong via Facebook
From the information gained, Melvin miraculously manages to track Eagle down to a cheap hotel in KL.
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Melvin, together with two of his friends (gotta bring some muscle for a stint like this) went to the hotel in search of Eagle and called the police for back up.
THE CONFRONTATION

â€œReason why he was in towels is because he was expecting a girl.
And I didnâ€™t allow him to put on his cloths because I donâ€™t want him to run!â€
Melvin Tong to TRP
Melvin lures Eagle out of the room and confronts him. He finds out that Eagle had sold his car to an alleged loan shark for RM3,000.
Melvin tells Eagle that the police are on their way and this succeeds in scaring Eagle enough that he contacts the loanshark who bought the car from him.

Picture credit: Facebook

MATTER TAKEN TO AUTHORITIES
Unfortunately, since Melvin had voluntarily handed over the car keys to Eagle, there was no criminal case here. Only a civil-dispute case.
Hence, the police could not take any action.
He lodges a police report of the incident anyway and has Eagle lodge a police report claiming responsibility for selling the BMW that did not belong to him.

Picture courtesy of Melvin Tong

LOANSHARK SOLD THE BMW TO ANOTHER LOANSHARK FOR RM9,000

â€œAh Long informed me they disposed (sold) the car. Not their business anymore and donâ€™t want to get involved. Not surprised.
Eagle Yeoh Wai Chean sold my car to Ah Long 1 for RM3k.  Ah Long 1 sold to Ah Long 2 for RM9k. (Not bad. 300% mark up!)â€
Melvin Tong via Facebook
Melvin sought the help of local repossessing companies to help flag his BMW 320i.
The repo companies posted details of the BMW 320i on their app (yes, apparently they have an app!) for their men to keep an eye out for the car and contact Melvin if they spot it.

Picture courtesy of Melvin Tong

The day after Melvin found Eagle, he got a call by a repo-man who had spotted his BMW 320i at a workshop in Melaka.

Picture courtesy of Melvin Tong

A SCUFFLE ENSUES
Before Melvin could get to Melaka, a man who claimed ownership of the BMW 320i (allegedly another loan shark) appeared at the workshop and attempted to drive the car away.
The repo-man confronted him informing him that the BMW 320i is an asset under civil dispute and showed him and the workshop owner a copy of the police report made by Melvin the night before.
Upon seeing the police report and not wanting to be involved, the owner of the workshop handed the keys over to the repossessor.
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However, the loanshark was not too happy and offered the repossessor a handsome compensation if he allowed him to leave with the car.
A scuffle ensued, but the repo-man eventually managed to speed off with the BMW 320i!
CAR SAFELY RETURNED
The repo-man delivered the BMW 320i to a police station in Simpang Ampat and Melvin met him there to be happily reunited with the car.

Picture credit: Facebook

What a wild ride from start to finish! This story could be a Hollywood action blockbuster, but we’re happy Melvin managed to get his car back in the end!!


[Watch] After 4 Months Of Not Seeing Each Other, Student Cried In Her Father’s Arms And Wants To Come Home

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For the sake of ideals and dreams, many children would leave their parents to travel far away in order to study and have a secure future.

While regarded as a measure of achievement – a sign that one is prepared for the world – there is also the pain of separation.
It is real and can go far beyond simply missing their parents after they’re gone, with a very real sense of loss and homesickness.
The same thing was experienced by this girl when she had to stay away from her parents to further her studies.
In a video uploaded by a TikTok user known as @asfaafza_zak, the girl was seen crying at the car window.
  @asfaafza_zaki #4 Bulan Tak Dapat Balik 😭😭 #fyp #student #foryoupage #fypシ #funny #memes #Hello2022 #4u #cengeng ♬ Now look at this – 2015 Rolls Royce
Leaving Home Can Be A Stressful Time
It is understood that the girl cried because she missed her parents too much after not meeting for four months because she was continuing her studies.
What is even more interesting is when the girl’s father teased her by rubbing his daughter’s nose while she was crying.
In the video, the voice of the girl’s mother can also be heard saying “let’s go back” after seeing her daughter crying because she misses them too much.
The situation became funnily awkward when the girl immediately responded to her mother’s words after being invited home.
Beautiful Even When Crying
Netizens were heartened by the girl’s outpouring of emotion and praised her for looking beautiful even when crying.

They were encouraged by the closeness between the father and his daughter, especially the dad’s comforting ways.
Surely, the father had shaped his life around the nurturing of his daughter.

Some believed the daughter could be the youngest child.
After all, the youngest sibling tends to be mom and dad’s favourite.

Hopefully, she will be able to take a few moments for herself and acknowledge the depth of her feeling.
In any case, it is likely that her parents also felt the pain of an empty nest at home, but stayed strong for the child’s sake.

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#SupportLokal With These 5 Books Written By Malaysia’s Finest Authors

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Looking for something to read while under the (recently extended) Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) but you can’t find anything worth your attention?

Well then, worry not because this list of books written by some of Malaysia’s finest authors might just solve your problem.
1. The Weight Of Our Sky – Hanna Alkaf
The Weight of Our Sky gorgeous front cover (left) & author Hanna Alkaf (right).(Credit: Shopee/ Facebook)
Okay, so you may have seen this book placed on the front shelves of several bookstores for some time now, but there’s a reason why this story hits home for myself and many other readers as well.
The Weight of Our Sky centers around 16-year-old Melati “Mel” Ahmad, a music lover diagnosed with Obsessive-Compulsive Disorder (OCD).
With the help of a Chinese boy named Vincent, Mel sets out to save her beloved mother from suffering a horrific death as forecasted by a djinn she harbours inside of herself.
Set during the May 13th, 1969 racial war, The Weight of Our Sky covers sensitive issues such as racism, mental illness, and death in a way that allows the audience to feel Mel’s pain at the turn of every page.
Additionally, what makes this story so special, is the portrayal of mental illness in a time where issues such as Mel’s OCD were barely understood , commonly overlooked and poorly treated.
Overall, Alkaf’s story is a brutally honest reimagining of a time that once broke the streets and people of Malaysia.
For more information on this story and Hanna’s other works, check out her website HERE.
2. The Rice Mother (Rani Manicka)
The Rice Mother book cover (left) & author Rani Manicka (right).(Credit: Goodreads/DarleyAnderson)
You might want to prepare some tissues because this story is a real tear-jerker.
The Rice Mother talks about the story of a 14-year-old, Sri Lankan named Lakshmi who was traded into marriage to a supposedly wealthy Malaysian man.
Unfortunately, she soon learns that her new husband, Ayah, is neither rich nor reliable.
Raising 6 children, one born each year until she is 19, Lakshmi becomes an invincible monarch, determined to find a better life for her children amidst the nightmares of World War II and the Japanese occupation.
Despite escaping the horrors of the world, the family did not survive unscathed, bearing deep scars that pass onto the next generation.
This heartbreaking tale is a must-read as it touches on heavy topics such as immigration, broken dreams, and the scars that shape us as individuals.
3. Lake Like A Mirror (Sok Fong Ho)
Lake Like A Mirror book cover (left) & writer Sok Fong Ho (right).(Credit: Lithub/ MekongReview)
Now if you are a fan of short stories, then this anthology is just for you!
Critically acclaimed both here and overseas, Lake Like A Mirror features a collection of 9 short stories, mostly describing the marginalized societies living in Malaysia.
Each story within the book is one of a kind as it contains topics such as victim bullying, mental illness, unique familial relationships, ethnicity ostracising, and much more.
The beauty of this book shows how the author captivates her readers into a rich atmospheric world as seen through her writing style.
Originally written in Chinese, the short story series was translated into English by Natascha Bruce after it was found by British publisher Granta.
Sok Fong Ho and (right) & Natascha Bruce (left).(Credit: Malay Mail)
Originally from Kedah, Ho started her career in engineering before treading on her literary path.
She later went on to graduate with a Master’s degree in Chinese literature in Taiwan, eventually receiving a doctorate at the Nanyang Technological University in Singapore.
4. Unveiling Choice (Maryam Lee)
Unveiling Choice book cover (left) & author Maryam Lee (right).(Credit: Gerak Budaya/ Malaymail)
Before we get into this book and its contents, let us take a moment to admire this stunning cover! *cue heart eyes*
But on a more serious note, Unveiling Choice follows the author’s quest for liberation amidst an oppressive society.
This non-fictional story talks about the long process of “dehijabbing” or the removal of one’s religious headscarf when going out in public, hence the title “Unveiling Choice”.
What’s interesting about this story is how it is meant to inspire empathy and compassion among Muslim women, specifically those who have been in similar situations as the author.
Despite this being Maryam’s first-ever book, Unveiling Choice is a powerful and thought-provoking piece as it contains her experiences of being picked on by the public after deciding to not wear a hijab.
5. Garden Of Evening Mists (Tan Twan Eng)
Garden Of Evening Mists book cover (right) & novelist Garden Of Evening Mists.(Credit: Hachette Books/ Allen and Unwin)
Being a winner of multiple literary awards, this particular novel centers around a forbidden relationship between a former Malaysian Chinese prisoner and a Japanese gardener.
Garden Of Evening Mists follows the story of Teoh Yun Ling, a prisoner taken into captivity by the Japanese during World War II.
After losing her sister, who was also taken captive, Yun Ling decides to create a garden in memory of her late sibling by serving as an apprentice to a Japanese gardener known as Nakamura Aritomo.
Taking place during three separate periods, the story covers Yun Ling’s journey and the experiences that she faces during those three different periods in her life.
Going into this book, readers would soon discover how each page focuses heavily on myriads of historical issues faced back in the day.
Additionally, it also cleverly discusses the role of one’s memory, and the relationship between remembering and forgetting.
Overall, Garden Of Evening Mists is a novel that would be difficult for readers to put down, as there are many layers to this book.
Having been Eng’s second English-language novel, Garden Of Evening Mists was widely praised by many. Critics from far and wide complimented Eng’s writing, stating that he writes with such breath-catching poise and grace.

So there you have it! 5 fantabulous books written by some of our best local authors of today.
We know that 2020 has been nothing short of a bummer, but hey, hopefully this article gives you a little something to look forward to whilst being under quarantine.

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Elemental Could Be Disney/Pixar’s Most Romantic Animated Film To Date [Review]

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Disney/Pixar’s Elemental is based on director Peter Sohn’s childhood in New York after his family emigrated from Korea in the early 1970s and built a bustling grocery store in the Bronx.

READ MORE: Director Peter Sohn Shares His Story In Pixar’s Elemental And The Challenges Of Making The Film
The story is set in Element City, where fire, water, land, and air residents live together.
The animated film follows the budding love story between Ember Lumen, a fiery woman, and Wade Ripple, a fun, sappy and go-with-the-flow guy.
The stellar cast includes Leah Lewis as Ember, Mamoudou Athie as Wade, Ronnie del Carmen as Bernie Lumen, Shila Ommi as Cinder Lumen, Wendi McLendon-Covey as Gale Cumulus, Catherine O’Hara as Brook Ripple, Mason Wertheimer as Clod, and Joe Pera as Fern Grouchwood.
MEET MY MOM — In Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental,” go-with-the-flow guy Wade (Mamoudou Athie) introduces fiery young woman Ember (voice of Leah Lewis) to his mom, Brook (voice of Catherine O’Hara). Ember is decidedly out of her element, but quickly warms up to his family. Directed by Peter Sohn (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Party Cloudy” short) and produced by Denise Ream (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Cars 2”), Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” releases on June 16, 2023. © 2023 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
What to expect?
Elemental lightly plays on the forbidden love story between Ember and Wade simply due to their different cultures aka elements.
While it’s based on an immigrant story in the United States, the story themes are also applicable and relatable in multiracial countries like Malaysia.
One of the themes touched on the trappings of tradition such as filial piety, but on a surface level. Without giving much away, Ember feels the pressure to live up to her parent’s expectations.
Ember and Wade in Elemental. © 2023 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
Elemental’s story, similar to films such as Turning Red, also reminds parents to let their children grow into their own people.
In terms of the artistic direction, the film’s team skilfully showed the different communities in the form of earthly elements. It also helps that the world-building and design in Element City were wonderful to behold.
Disney/Pixar’s animation is always great due to its attention to detail. In Elemental, the properties of the elements were carefully shown such as how surfaces reflect on Wade’s watery surface.
Any gripes?
It’s not so much of a gripe but I expected a larger story regarding the cause of the seawall breaking.
However, I suppose it was a good thing the story did not go down that plot or it would have veered into cliché storytelling and lost focus on the love story.
That said, the seawall plot still felt underdeveloped since it only functioned as a problem to bring the two lovebirds together.
LIGHTHEARTED FUN — In Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental,” go-with-the-flow guy Wade (Mamoudou Athie) ushers fiery young woman Ember (voice of Leah Lewis) out of her comfort zone to experience Elemental City like never before. Directed by Peter Sohn (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Party Cloudy” short) and produced by Denise Ream (“The Good Dinosaur,” “Cars 2”), Disney and Pixar’s “Elemental” releases on June 16, 2023. © 2023 Disney/Pixar. All Rights Reserved.
Should you watch or skip it?
I enjoyed watching the film and would watch it again if it’s released on Disney Plus Hotstar.
It’s a good watch if you’re looking for something light to watch or a film to feed your creative imagination by exploring Element City with Ember and Wade.
Elemental will be shown in local cinemas near you on 22 June 2023.

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THREE bomb threats in KL yesterday, one explosive FOUND in Bukit Damansara!

Yesterday was one crazy day in KL la!
First the haze came back, then Federal Highway jam like mad because of a burst water pipe. But, thatâ€™s NOTHING compared to what happened afterwardsâ€¦
KL Police received THREE bomb threats!
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Hereâ€™s what happened:
Bomb threat I: 5pm
This one wasnâ€™t just a threat but an actual improvised explosive device (IED) found at a house in Bukit Damansara!
Astro Awani reports that the IED was found by the public around 5pm and the police were informed around 10pm.

Picture Credit: UMS

Subsequently, PDRMâ€™s bomb disposal unit arrived on-site and confirmed that it was indeed an IED, but incomplete.
Investigations are currently ongoing on the matter.
Bomb threat II: 7 pm
This bomb threat was a bit fishier. The â€œinformationâ€ came via Twitter user iMais – Uma AgÃªncia Sincera (@agenciaimais) who said in a now deleted tweet that there was a bomb in KL Sentral concourse area, hidden within a suitcase.

Picture Credit: New Straits Times

Naturally worried, the AskRapidKL Twitter account replied to the tweets asking for @agenciaimaisâ€™s contact number, but was asked to DM instead. The â€œinformerâ€ also claimed that the bomb was inside a red suitcase in their replies.

Screenshot via Twitter

Checks by the bomb unit and sniffer dogs from the K9 unit around
9pm found nothing. The police could not confirm the authenticity of the tweet.

â€œWe could not detect any suspicious objects after carrying out investigations around KL Sentral. We believe the information provided is false.â€
 Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim, KL Police Chief via Astro Awani.

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Bomb threat III: Unspecified
Twitter user iMais – Uma AgÃªncia Sincera (@agenciaimais) tweeted AGAIN that a second bomb had been smuggled inside the Russian embassy at Jalan Ampang.

 Picture Credit: New Straits Times

The tweet (also deleted) claimed that the second bomb will
detonate after the first one has exploded.
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Again, police did not find any evidence of an explosive onsite.

It seems that the iMais – Uma AgÃªncia Sincera (@agenciaimais) account was hacked by someone called limzhengyan.
KL Police Chief Datuk Seri Mazlan Lazim told The Star that investigations are being conducted together with the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) to identify the owner of the Twitter account.

Picture Credit: Mukhriz Hazim/Malay Mail

Currently, there is no confirmation if the last two bomb
threats were related to the IED found in Bukit Damansara.
However, anyone with information regarding the bomb threats
are urged to contact the KL Police Headquarters at 03-21159999 and Brickfields
IP Command Centre at 03 22979268.
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Stay safe, guys and always be vigilant!


Police Stop Traffic On Federal Highway To Save A Hurt Dog

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In a heartwarming post, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) shared a story of how some of their traffic police officers stopped traffic on Federal Highway earlier this morning to protect an injured dog.
The traffic police officers were from the Department of Traffic Investigation Enforcement, Shah Alam District Police Headquarters, Selangor.
The dog was hurt after being hit by a vehicle at kilometre 13.8 of Federal Highway towards Kuala Lumpur.
Even though they were busy ensuring the flow of traffic into the city was smooth and unaffected, they still provided assistance to the dog and ensured that it was safe and could walk again.
The post drew plenty of positive responses from netizens, many praising the police officers for their humanity and compassion towards the wounded animal.

This isn’t the first time our police officers have gone above and beyond to save animals. Previously, a police officer saved a puppy stuck in a drain and reunited the little doggy family.
See the full post below:

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‘Grand Old Man’ Gives Warning That Malays Will Be Powerless

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Former prime minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad warned that the Malays will lose power completely in this country after two general elections (GE).

The harsh reminder was voiced by him due to the current political climate.
According to him, the dominant power of the indigenous people is getting worse and worse after the 15th general election.
Economic control has been gone for a long time and now political power, I think the state of the country will be worse in GE16 and GE17.Tun Dr Mahathir speaking at a press conference after attending the ‘Dialog Sepetas Perjuangan Yang Hilang?’ programme.
Earlier, Dr Mahathir was speaking as a panel member of the dialogue titled ‘Sepentas Orang Yang Hilang Dalam Perjuangan’ at Putrajaya.
The nonagenarian voiced concern about the trend of Malay political influence disappearing.
He fears that Malaysia will become like Singapore after two more General Elections, with a non-Malay prime minister.
Dr Mahathir, 97, is also disappointed because Malay politics at this point is heavily shrouded in corruption, including vote-buying by certain party agents to win by dirty means.
"(Jangka) Melayu akan hilang kuasa"-Tun MTajam sekali ungkapan Tun M. pic.twitter.com/NSVe886ymz— MBI (@mahdziribrahim) March 4, 2023
Also present as panellists were former Member of Parliament for Tanjong Karang, Tan Sri Noh Omar and former Cabinet minister, Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin.
World’s Oldest-Serving Prime Minister
Dr Mahathir is often referred to as the “Grand Old Man” of Malaysian politics, and the term is typically used to recognize his long and influential career in public service.
Mahathir’s political career spanned several decades, and he played a pivotal role in shaping Malaysia’s modern political landscape.
The former Chairman of Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) was first elected as a Member of Parliament in 1964, and he served as the Prime Minister of Malaysia from 1981 to 2003.
In 2018, at the age of 92, he was once again elected as the Prime Minister of Malaysia, making him the oldest serving head of government in the world.
At 93, Malaysian Prime Minister Mahathir Mohamad is the oldest leader in the world. Here's his advice on staying physically and mentally fit: https://t.co/bhdI7eBaKT pic.twitter.com/Zc0B08EAJ8— CNN (@CNN) August 2, 2018
Mahathir is widely recognized for his contributions to the economic development of Malaysia, particularly his role in transforming the country from an agricultural economy into a modern industrialized nation.
He is also known for his strong leadership and outspoken personality, which have earned him both admirers and critics.
In summary, Mahathir is called the “Grand Old Man” of Malaysian politics due to his long and influential career in public service, his contributions to the economic development of Malaysia, and his strong leadership and outspoken personality.

Defender Of The Malays
“The Malay Dilemma” is a book written by Dr Mahathir in 1970, before he became Prime Minister.
In the book, Dr Mahathir discusses the challenges faced by the Malay community in Malaysia.
He argues that the affirmative action policies that had been implemented to help the Malay community were insufficient to address the deep-seated socio-economic issues they faced.
Dr Mahathir argues that the Malay community, which was the largest ethnic group in Malaysia, had been left behind economically due to their lack of education and their traditional way of life.
FromMalay Dilemma to Mahathir's DilemmaDr M can rewrite his book.Making it into 3 sections1) The new Malay Dilemma caused by his own doing2) His own dilemma managing the nation in the 2nd chapter3) Power transition battle with Anwar Interesting.Publishers will be delighted pic.twitter.com/nlQKFsY6o0— AIM PH (@IndiaArmada) September 28, 2019
He asserted that the only way to address this issue was through affirmative action policies that would provide the Malay community with greater access to education and employment opportunities.
The book was controversial when it was first published, and it has continued to be a subject of debate in Malaysia.
Some critics have accused Dr Mahathir of promoting Malay nationalism and promoting policies that are discriminatory against non-Malay communities.
Others have argued that the book was an important contribution to the debate on affirmative action policies in Malaysia.
It’s worth noting that Dr Mahathir’s views on these issues have evolved over time, and he has taken a more inclusive approach in his later years as a politician.
Nevertheless, “The Malay Dilemma” remains an important part of his legacy, and it is widely read and discussed in Malaysia today.
50 years on, Mahathir’s Malay dilemma never seems to endhttps://t.co/2RuMSipk8F— Laremie Tan (@Chinesepop) August 9, 2022

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[Just In] Economic Restrictions To Be Enforced To Flatten The Curve

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Malaysia will enter a social and economical lockdown as a response to record breaking high number of Covid-19 infections.

Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in a press conference today announced that businesses across the country will only be allowed to operate from 8am to 8pm.
Additionally there will be more roadblocks across the country and both government staff and the public sector will be directed to work from home. 80% of government staff will work from home while 40% of the public sector will have to do the same.
The capacity of public transport across the country will also be reduced to 50%.
All these additions to the current MCO 3.0 rules focus on the economic sector as an addition to the social restrictions already in place.
These new rules will be enforced on 25 May.
Ismail Sabri notes that changes, such as the loosening of the rules, will be made as situations change and if the infection curve is flattened.
The decision was made after a meeting between the National Security Council and Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin to review the data provided by the Ministry of Health yesterday evening.
The meeting also resulted in a special task force consisting of the Health Ministry, Finance Ministry, International Trade and Industry Ministry, and Bank Negara Malaysia.
We will share more details regarding the new SOP as they come in.

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MySejahtera Update Makes It Easier To See Risk & Vaccination Status, Says KJ

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Let’s face it. It’s been a nuisance to tap here and tap there to access the vaccination status page in the MySejahtera app, then needing to go through a similar process to check-in.

Last night, Minister of Health Khairy Jamaluddin tweeted, saying the app team was pushing a new build.
The new features and design of the app according to Khairy, will make it easier for people to display their risk level and vaccination status.

https://twitter.com/Khairykj/status/1433414415173382145

He also said the improvements will ease living with Covid, and that more updates are to come.
Khairy said among the features of the update include a new check-out button, to improve contact tracing effectiveness.
Khairy also reminded the public to ensure they check-out when leaving a place.
“You only need to press a button – no scan needed,” he said.

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Malaysian And Singaporean Film Crew Trapped In Gua Tempurung, Rescued By Police And Firefighters

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A film crew consisting of 30 people who became trapped in Gua Tempurung in Perak were safely and successfully brought out yesterday.

Perak Police Chief, Datuk Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri, said the group comprised locals and Singaporeans.
He said the Fire and Rescue Department was informed about the incident, and a joint rescue operation was carried out.
No injuries or fatalities have been reported.
30 kru perfileman warga tempatan dan Singapura terperangkap di Gua Tempurung ekoran air naik mendadak berjaya diselamatkan dan dibawa keluar 6.10 petang tadi – Ketua Polis Perak📸 @PDRMsia pic.twitter.com/bCLUAd1wgy— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) October 26, 2022
Mohd Yusri said they received a notification at 4.10 pm that there were people trapped in the Gua Tempurung following a rise in water levels.
An initial investigation found that the incident started after heavy rain continued from 4 pm.
The film crews was trapped when the water rose suddenly in the cave to a depth of about 1.5 meters.
The film crew were shooting a movie called ‘Bursting Point’.
A Sense Of Deja Vu
The incident reminded people of the Tham Luang Cave rescue in northern Thailand in 2018.
All 12 boys and their coach Ekapol Chanthawong, or “Coach Ek,” were eventually rescued after being stuck in the cave for 18 days due to heavy rainfall.
Two men died in the rescue, retired Thai navy diver Saman Kunan on 5 July and Thai Navy Seal member Beirut Pakbara a year later following a blood infection he contracted in the caves.
More than 10,000 people were involved in the rescue, including more than 100 divers.
Netizens said the recent incident in Gua Tempurung is a reminder that safety is paramount.

Ya Allaahh haritu tengok Cave Rescurle Thai tu, teringat masuk Gua Tempurung pastu pikir gua tu pun possible juga jd terperangkap. Baca berita ni haa kau jd betul2 https://t.co/iYncznZ5FA— 😇✨ (@abcdayah21) October 26, 2022
In 2021, National Geographic released a documentary on the incident titled The Rescue.
On 22 September 2022, Netflix released a six-episode miniseries to chronicle the against-all-odds story.

Some Malaysians said they wanted to visit Gua Tempurung after watching the movie.
Thankfully, they could not do so as Gua Tempurung was closed to the public in October for filming.
Hari sebelum tu, aku 1 family layan thai cave rescue. Esoknya terus rasa macam eh nak lah pergi gua tempurung. Tetiba tak boleh pergi sebab ada shooting the whole month. Oh yg reply dekat tweet tu kata tak tengok cuaca ke sebelum pergi tu, dorang dah start shooting dari awal oct— 🏴Salwa Baharin🏴 (@salwahaneem93) October 26, 2022

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Pokémon United Announced, New Multiplayer Game For Switch And Mobile Platforms

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A new Pokémon game is in the works for Nintendo Switch and mobile devices.
The new game, Pokémon Unite, is a multiplayer online battle arena (MOBA) similar to DOTA2 or League of Legends.
It will feature 5-on-5 battles with players controlling their favourite Pokémon.
The Pokémon will be able to evolve to their more advanced forms, such as Squirtle evolving to Wartortle and later Blastoise.
As they evolve, players will be able to pick special abilities and an ultimate “Unite” attack move.
Although there are no details on the release date yet, it’s confirmed that it will be a free-to-start game with crossplay features for multiplayer.
Pokémon Unite is developed TiMi Studios – a subsidiary of Tencent, the Chinese e-commerce giant.
They are the same developers behind games such as Call of Duty Mobile and Contra: Return.
You can watch the trailer below:

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Minister: Humanitarian Aid Must Be Blind To Religion, Race & Skin Colour

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 Amid the controversy of aid distribution during the pandemic, Minister in the Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Religious Affairs) Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri has stepped up to spread a message of unity.
â£When it comes to humanitarian aid, we are â€œblindâ€ of religion, race and skin colour. That is the spirit of Malaysians. Hopefully, we can get through this test until the end.Datuk Dr Zulkifli Mohamad Al-Bakri, Minister in the Prime Ministerâ€™s Department (Religious Affairs)
He shared the heartwarming message on a Facebook post documenting the Department of Prime Minister (Religious Affairs)â€™s MUSAADAHCOVID19 aid to a church in Petaling Jaya.
Dr Zulkifli explained that he received a message from Reverend Jonathan Jesudas  Petaling Jaya Methodist Church, who informed him of 15 non-Muslim families in need of basic necessities.
Aid distributed to 15 needy families in Petaling Jaya.(Credit: Datuk Dr. Zulkifli Mohamad al-Bakri/Facebook)
He also announced that the department had spent a total of RM132 million throughout the Movement Control Order (MCO) in March and April to distribute aid to over 200,000 muslims and over 2,000 non-muslims.

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Brains Come Before Beauty In Serving The Rakyat, Says Karen

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With the Melaka state election around the corner, the battle for votes between Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) and Perikatan Nasional (PN) intensifies.

Not to be outdone is PN’s young candidate from Gerakan for the Kota Laksamana seat, Karen Fong Khai Ling.
The 27-year-old has been tipped to win more votes. While many would credit this to her looks, Fong is in fact well educated and is very confident that she can serve the community with her knowledge.
A person’s intelligence is more important than those of a person’s attractiveness.PN candidate for Kota Laksamana Fong Khai Ling
Fong speaking during her campaign trail in Melaka.
Who is Khai Ling?
Fong is a graduate of Nilai University College, Fong holds a Bachelor’s Degree in Accounting and Finance.
She also has a Master’s degree in Business Administration at the University of Sunderland.
When she was a student, she had been actively involved in the campus student association.
Fong previously worked with Media Prima as a news presenter for NTV7 and 8TV.
She is currently doing her own business in media production and education consultancy.
Fong is certainly a crowd puller.
What’s Her Game Plan
Come November 20, when voters head to the polls, Fong is not counting on her looks to give her an advantage.
At heart, her vision is to bring the young people back to Kota Laksamana by lifting growth and jobs in the coming years.
Fong, who has been meeting Kota Laksamana people from all walks of life, is confident because people are yearning for change.
She wants to give them a more fair and equitable local economy after decades of struggle especially for low-income and middle-class folks.
What matters for Melaka’s informed voters are what a candidate can do for them.PN candidate for Kota Laksamana Fong Khai Ling
You have a very good posture.— seconddouble (@2nd2x) November 10, 2021
There Will Always Be Haters
She was recently criticised for an old video of her providing guidance on how to enter Israel using a Malaysian passport.
She has since apologised and clarified that she has never intention of going against the law.
Fong added that such actions are extremely dangerous and advised people to fully understand the risks.
“I understand Malaysia and Israel do not share any diplomatic ties,” she said.
Israel is one of the countries banned from being visited by the Malaysian government until now.
For years, Malaysians, especially of the Abrahamic faith, has been travelling there via two methods.
They can join a Christian congregation to perform pilgrim or fly from Thailand via a visa from Singapore.

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Blood Donation Drive At Batu Caves Attracts Hundreds Of Donors

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The Sathya Sai International Organisation of Malaysia (SSIOM) and the National Blood Bank (PDN) recently collaborated in a blood donation drive during the Thaipusam festival.

The donation drive ran for 46 hours starting from 4 February to 6 February. It started from 8 am on Saturday and ended at 2 pm on Monday with a break from 12 am to 8 am on Monday.
The drive was held opposite Batu Caves’ main entrance, below the overhead bridge of the MRR2.
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According to Mohana Kumar, the coordinator of the Blood Donation Drive from SSIOM, the blood donation drive has been done for over 5 decades.
“At its peak, we collected 4,000+ pints of blood and the longest we went was 72 hours. Currently we are doing in the range of 36 hours to about 40 to 52 hours, depending on the day that Thaipusam falls on,” he told The Rakyat Post.
He also mentioned that more than 3,000 donors came to donate blood and 300 to 500 volunteers were engaged to help with the activity. These volunteers were from the SSIOM and the Malaysian Hindu Sangam.
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Photo by: Keran Raj
Photo by: Keran Raj
“……at any point in time, there will be at least 50 volunteers to ensure the smooth flow of the programme for the donors,” he said.
From the activity in Batu Caves this year, they managed to collect 1,768 pints of blood.
This programme is also conducted in Penang, Ipoh, Melaka, Segamat and Kulim. Collectively, they managed to collect 2,557 pints of blood this year alone.
The donors have to go through 7 stations at the booth which starts with registration where a bunch of questions would be asked to make sure that the donors are fit to donate their blood. These questions are mainly about their health.
Photo by: Keran Raj
Next, they go through two check-ups by the doctors from PDN to ensure that their blood is fit to be drawn.
Photo by: Keran Raj
Once they are done with donating their blood, the donors are given refreshments and a certificate of appreciation.
Photo by: Keran Raj
Photo by: Keran Raj
Photo By : Keran Raj
A photo booth was also set up for the donors to take their pictures with the certificate as a memory and to post it on social media.
Photo by : Keran Raj
Jeeva, a 27-year-old customer service representative who came to donate blood for the first time, said that he came to do his part as a citizen to donate blood as it is always in need and he also said that the process was smooth and fast.
A volunteer from SSIOM, know as Priyenkasai said that this has become a routine for her. The 26-year-old process safety engineer said that she did it for self-fulfilment.
A medical professional from PDN who only wanted to be known as Dr Alia said the act of donating blood also has benefits to the donors.
She said that through donating blood, our body regenerates new blood cells and the risk of heart problems are reduced.

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The Dalai Lama Will Be Speaking On Malaysia’s Muslim Youth Movement Online Forum To Promote Religious Harmony

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In an increasingly rare display of respect and tolerance in Malaysia, an online Islam-Buddhist forum featuring the Dalai Lama – the Tibetan Buddhist spiritual leader – will be held this month to build inter-religious harmony.

His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama, Tenzin Gyatso, and International Institute of Islamic Thought and Civilisation (ISTAC)’s Professor Emeritus Datuk Dr Osman Bakar will be discussing the topic “Compassion & Mercy As The Common Values Between Islam & Buddhism” online on 28 September.
In an interview with Malaysiakini, organiser Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM) explained that they believed different religious views should be discussed on a suitable platform that focuses on wisdom and truth.
Hence the idea to organise this interfaith dialogue.
Nowadays, we are often surrounded by elements of Islamophobia, triggered by irresponsible parties. We should engage in harmonious dialogue with various communities as a mechanism to explain Islam and the contribution of this religion towards peaceful coexistence.ABIM believes that we need to look at a bigger perspective, which is how religious diversity can be an asset to harmony and unity, instead of a factor for conflict.Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz, President of Muslim Youth Movement of Malaysia (ABIM) via Malaysiakini.
The event is also organised by the Tibetan Buddhist Culture Centre, Malaysia (TBCC), whose president Casey Liu will be moderating alongside ABIM’s president Muhammad Faisal Abdul Aziz.
To watch the hour-long discussion, you can register for the event online (HERE) or by scanning the QR code in the poster below.
Credit: Vajrayana Buddhist Council of Malaysia – VBCM – 马来西亚金刚乘佛教总会/Facebook

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Survey: 69% Of Malaysians Workers, 56% Employers Want Work From Home To Continue

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A survey conducted by KPMG during the Movement Control order (MCO) revealed that a majority of Malaysians want the work from home (WFH) arrangements to continue after the MCO period.
Out of the 3,022 respondents, a whopping 69% agree that the new normal of WFH should continue. The survey also found that 56% of business owners are supportive of WFH arrangements.
Despite the eagerness to keep this working arrangement, as many as 64% admit to facing challenges that must be addressed as it affects their productivity and willingness to work from home.
Irrespective of readiness or desire, this pandemic has boosted the WFH movement to be a required reality for the masses. It’s clear from our study that committed leadership from the top is required to help employees quickly overcome the challenges to adapt to this new normal. The faster the company can adapt, the less impact there will be to disruptions in operations.Chan Siew Mei, KPMG’s Head of Advisory in Malaysia.
Among the top hindrances that directly correlate with reduced productivity are network issues, communication barriers and lack of technology readiness.
Credit: The Work-from-Home Revolution by KPMG Management and Risk Consulting, June 2020
To overcome this, the respondents highlighted the necessity of having good network connectivity and speed, better IT infrastructure, as well as having clear WFH guidelines from the employers.
The survey found that when companies implement clear WFH policies and frequent updates, there’s a 21% increase in the percentage of people who agreed to continue WFH.
Executive Director of KPMG’s People and Change Advisory in Malaysia Sharmini Ann Jacob points out that the actions of the Human Resources (HR) department also affects WFH sentiments amongst employees.
When HR is found to play an active role, employees’ perceived productivity increases by 7%, while sentiments towards WFH implementation and ease of WFH transition increased positively by 7% and 8% respectively.
Credit: The Work-from-Home Revolution by KPMG Management and Risk Consulting, June 2020
The new normal
Head of Advisory KPMG in Malaysia Chan Siew Mei notes that the nation is part of a global experiment on remote working.
While she says the learning curve is steep, it’s clear that many are embracing the changes as part of the new normal.
Even the Malaysian government is encouraging this social distancing working measure with tax incentives and job insurance protection via the recently announced National Economic Rebuilding Plan (PENJANA) to restart the economy amidst the pandemic and lockdowns.
So with a little bit of change, working from the comfort of your home could be a permanent new reality.

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M’sian students win global Olympiad tournament in Hong Kong

Malaysia has no shortage of stunningly talented youths. They’re always making the country proud by winning us gold medals in sports, academics, or even singing!
This time, Tang Yi Xuan from SJK(C) Serdang Baru 2 bagged the Overall Champion for his year at the Hong Kong International Mathematical Olympiad (HKIMO) Final Round 2019, beating out over 2,500 participants.
However, not only did Yi Xuan win gold, he also won a special award for getting a perfect score!

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Yi Xuan’s list of achievements does not stop there:1) The first Perfect Scorer in HKIMO2) Winner of the World Star Award (Malaysia)3) Overall Champion in Year 24) Gold Award Winner

Tang Yi Xuan with his Gold Award.Picture credit: Facebook

The HKIMO is developed by former Hong Kong Mathematical Olympiad Team Team Leader Mr Wong Tin Chun to promote Mathematical Olympiad all over the world and allow Olympiad participants to connect.
The examination paper consists of 5 main topics, covering Logical Thinking, Arithmetic/Algebra, Number Theory, Geometry, and Combinatorics.
This year, 30 participants from Primary 1 all the way to Senior Secondary represented Malaysia to compete in Hong Kong.

Picture credit: Facebook

All together, they brought home 9 Gold Awards, 9 Silver Awards, 9 Bronze Awards, and 3 Merit Awards.
Congratulations to all our Malaysian representatives on this fantastic achievement!


PDRM Finds An Increase In Sexual Related Crimes Involving Minors In Past 4 Months

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The path to justice is not paved with gold — and unfortunately for minors, this path to justice even less so.

According to Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan, the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) have recorded an increase in sexual crime cases involving underage children within the state in the last four months.
Speaking to the press at the launch of the Seri Kembangan police station hall on Monday (May 15), he said the police investigated 155 cases in the last four months.
According to The Star, Hussein added that the cases that have since been reported included statutory rape with at least 33 suspects being students themselves.
He also noted that the numbers have been concerning despite PDRM not having exact numbers compared to last year.
He was also reported saying:

We have found for cases where both ‘suka sama suka’ (both sides like each other), it is possible that suspects did not know that statutory rape is a big offence. So the poor understanding of the country’s laws can contribute to cases such as these.
Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan
According to him, the youngest victims reported were around 12 to 13 years old where reports were lodged by the victims’ parents, guardians or teachers when they found out.
Hussein also urged parents and guardians to be more mindful of their children’s activities especially when it involves online spaces.
Two weeks ago, Utusan Malaysia reported that one in three children in Malaysia under 18 years old become victims of online sexual predators.
According to statistics from Bukit Aman, the daily reported a total of 1,464 cases of online sexual harassment cases involving minors compared to 1,272 cases in 2021.
Principal assistant director of Bukit Aman’s Sexual, Women and Child Investigations Division Assistant Commissioner Siti Kamsiah Hassan also told the Malay daily that the increase in child sexual crimes in the last five years is due to social media exposure.
She was quoted saying:

Social media platforms are used as an introductory medium prior to committing sexual offences or the medium is used directly to commit the offence of disseminating child sexual abuse materials or sextortion offences.
Principal assistant director of Bukit Aman’s Sexual, Women and Child Investigations Division Assistant Commissioner Siti Kamsiah Hassan

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Lets-A-Go! LEGO Super Mario Lets You Build & Play In Your Own World

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As a kid who grew up in the 90s, there’s a special place in my heart for LEGO bricks and Nintendo games. I still have fond memories of assembling those simple blocks into imaginary artefacts and foolishly blowing on those ol’ skool game cartridges to play a few rounds of Super Mario Bros.

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So when the LEGO company was kind enough to ship us, not just one, but three of their expandable LEGO Super Mario Adventures kits, I was more than happy to indulge in nostalgia and give the Toy of the Year a go.
Lets-a-go!
Showcasing a miniature world you can piece together, explore and interact with in almost any way you please, LEGO Super Mario is exactly what you’d expect a 3D version of the classic 8-bit video game to be.
The kits perfectly encapsulate the LEGO DNA where every brick and block can be fixed in multiple ways to become anything and everything you imagine, together with the whimsical characters and set pieces from the magical Mushroom World.
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There are three main interactive figures for you to choose from to begin crafting your own LEGO Super Mario adventure: Mario, Luigi and Princess Peach.
Each of these ‘starter course’ kits comes with unique pieces for you to assemble into a real-life Mario video game level that you can play like a board game with its own Mario-themed twists.
A game with no rules
Getting started with LEGO Super Mario is super easy!
After unboxing the Adventures with Mario Starter Course and Adventures with Peach Starter Course that we received, I got to work putting the couple and their entire world together out of an assortment of colourful blocks.
Assembly was a piece of cake as you’re given simple, step-by-step building instructions through the official LEGO Super Mario mobile application that you’ll need to download.
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Mario, Peach and the rest of the crazy cast of characters are super cute and colourful, and also sport some cool, high-tech features that play a part in a fun lil’ game that you can enjoy to get the full LEGO Super Mario experience.
See, the way I see it, LEGO Super Mario is basically like a physical version of the popular Super Mario Maker video game where players can create their very own levels and courses.
Your goal will be to traverse your heroes across the platforms you’ve created to earn points before the timer runs out.
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Each of the main characters (Mario, Luigi and Peach) has built-in sensors that allow the figures to detect where they are and what to do when put in contact with different pieces in the course you’ve created.
The figures also have voices and faces that lit up to emote a variety of colourful expressions as you pick them up and move em’ around the course.
You can shake the figures to make em’ go dizzy, lie em’ down on their backs to make em fall asleep or have em’ jump on different platforms to gain coins, power-up, and knock enemies off the course.
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The points you gain will be shown on the LEGO Super Mario mobile app when you connect your figures via Bluetooth to your devices so you can compete with your loved ones for the highest score.
You can also expand the world you create even further by combining different LEGO Mario-themed kits like the Peach’s Castle Expansion Set and others to add on even more fun platforms, challenging obstacles and zany opponents for your heroes to defeat.
To me, the best part about the game is that there are no real rules to it. You’re allowed to let your imagination and characters roam free across the world you’ve built to collect as many points as you can—making it fun for all ages.
Collect em’ all!
For the collectors out there, these ‘toys’ can also make for a charming addition to your display cases.
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But, if you’re looking for something with a bit more WAHOO! LEGO has a collection of more intricate Mario-themed model kits which includes this retro LEGO Nintendo Entertainment System, the gigantic Super Mario 64 Question Mark Block, and a larger-than-life figure of The Mighty Bowser that you can piece together, have fun with and show off to your friends.
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For more details, visit LEGO’s website or check out their official online store on Lazada and Shopee.

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KL Tower To Be Lit Up As M’sia Joins Fight Against Neglected Tropical Diseases

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Joining other landmarks across the world, the iconic KL Tower will be lit up tomorrow (January 30) as a sign of Malaysia joining with 23 other countries in the fight against Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).

Untreated NTDs lead to cognitive impairment and developmental disabilities, and severe forms can cause malnutrition and death.Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) in a statement dated 29 January, 2021.
NTDs include mosquito-born viral infections such as dengue as well as rabies, two diseases which continue to plague Malaysia during the Covid-19 pandemic.
At a time when our world has more empathy for and awareness of the threat of infectious disease, it is our collective responsibility to end diseases that are entirely preventable.Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) in a statement dated 29 January, 2021.
While the Covid-19 coronavirus pandemic has drawn attention and resources away from other health issues such as NTDs, MOH pointed out it also brought about unprecedented collaboration.
There is opportunity to apply the unprecedented collaboration around #COVID19 to address NTDs. This includes cross-sector, cross-industry partnerships, building strong political will, and generating resources necessary to reach the last mile.Malaysian Health Ministry (MOH) in a statement dated 29 January, 2021.
This is also only the second time January 30 will be recognised as World Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTD) Day.
MOH and The Institute for Clinical Research (ICR), National Institutes of Health (NIH) Malaysia in partnership with the Crown Prince Court of Abu Dhabi, Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Carter Center, The END Fund, Uniting to Combat NTDs, Drugs for Neglected Diseases initiative (DNDi) and more than 300 government, health, community and business leaders, will use this occasion to launch a meaningful series of activities in support of eliminating NTDs from the planet.
We all need to leverage on big data analytics and multi-sectoral evidence-based programs to eradicate Neglected Tropical Diseases (NTDs).MOH Deputy Director General of Health (Research & Technical Support) Dr. Hishamshah Mohd Ibrahim
For more information visit https://worldntdday.org/

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Quick Highlights Of The Drama In Parliament Before Budget 2021 Was Passed

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The Malaysian Parliament met today (26 November 2020) to debate and vote on the 2021 Supply Bill.

With an allocation of over RM322.5 billion, Budget 2021 tabled by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) administration on 4 November, is the single largest public expenditure ever proposed in the nation’s history.
The budget would needed either a simple majority of 112 votes or a two-thirds majority of 148 votes by Members of Parliament (MP) in order for it to pass.
READ MORE: Ever Wonder How A Law Gets Passed In Malaysia? We’ll Also Tell You Why It Takes So Long
At around 3 pm today, Budget 2021 was passed on a majority “bloc vote” and the Bill will be debated on the Executive level on 30 November.
READ MORE: Parliament Approves Budget 2021 After Chaotic Winding Up Speech

At 2.19 pm Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz began his winding-up speech at the policy level of the 2021 Supply Bill and said that it is a “Covid-19 budget for survival” of the people and the economy.
Datuk Seri Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad (Kuala Selangor – PH) is the first one to interrupt the Finance Minister, asking that if Budget 2021 was for the “survival of the rakyat” then why were allocations given to the healthcare sector lower than that of Budget 2020.
Tengku Zafrul then continued to announce further extensions to the Employee Provident Fund (EPF) i-Sinar program – featuring less red tape for withdrawals – and other benefits aimed to assist “frontliners” and college students.
During this, Nurul Izzah Anwar (Permatang Pauh – PH) interrupted to say that the majority of EPF contributors have less than RM10,000 in their accounts and added her opinion that the fund must only be used as a “last resort”. Tengku Zafrul said that based on a government “scenario sensitivity analysis”, the allowance given for the rakyat to withdraw from their savings won’t affect EPF’s dividend and earnings.
As bickering ensued, Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun cut in to say that many of those asking questions during the debate seems to only be interested in distruptions. Khalid Abdul Samad (Shah Alam – PH) could then be heard saying that it was the Speaker who was disrupting the proceedings.
Later, Khalid Abdul Samad stood again to say that the PN government had “falsified facts” and “lied” about engaging with the Opposition to discuss the budget, to which several voices can be heard replying that the Pakatan Harapan (PH) administration had done the same during Budget 2020.
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The Hall later saw MPs breaking into more arguments before the Speaker stepped in to say that the day’s sitting was an embarrassment. “We are debating the budget, the rakyat can see us.”
In closing his speech, Tengku Zafrul pleaded with MPs to let the Hall bear witness that they could set aside political differences at least temporarily to pass the Budget.
As Tengku Zafrul sat down, the Speaker called for a “voice vote” and announced that more voices could be heard in support of passing the Budget.
Datuk Mahfuz Omar (Pokok Sena – Amanah) then called for a bloc vote – which requires just 15 MPs to stand in support of a recount.
At 3.27 pm, saying that not enough MPs had supported bloc voting, the Speaker announced that the Budget had been passed.

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Kuching Pharmacist Who Decapitated His Wife Is Sentenced To Death

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A pharmacist will be sentenced to death after the court found him guilty for murdering his wife, Yang Xi – a China national, based on reports by The Borneo Post.

The report also states that Wong Zing Haw, 44, is charged under Section 302 of the Penal Code which carries the mandatory death penalty.
Despite no mentions of a motive for the murder, prosecutors managed to prove its case beyond a reasonable doubt.
The murder mystery
Based on reports from 2018 by mStar, his wife’s decapitated head was found at Sungai Batang Lupar, 280 kilometres away from the nearest city.
The remains were then sent to Hospital Sri Aman for autopsy, as reported by Harian Metro, but the rest of the body was never found.
Throughout the trial, it was revealed that the suspect tried to use massive amounts of detergent to get rid of the DNA.
The Borneo Post also pointed out that that the prosecution said it is unusual for someone to have such cleaning products in large quantities.
Meanwhile, a different report from the same outlet said that Wong also bought a saw, a chain saw, a chopper and a knife which costs between RM700 and RM800.
This is based on the testimony by the female witness who worked at the hardware shop where the accused bought the items.
Wong was arrested in 2018 after the police found several inconsistencies in his statement regarding the disappearance of his wife.
It’s reported that Wong claimed that she had ran away several days before the incident.

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Frump No More With These Beauty Treats In Klang Valley That’s Easy To Get To And Easier To Enjoy

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It’s slowly starting to feel like normal again with interstate travel, dining-in, and retail allowed, albeit with masks, contact tracing and a new type of passport to do things in the form of a vaccine certificate.

So while we come out of the woodwork and start being social again, perhaps it’s also time we start seriously considering a post-lockdown beauty plan.
While the choices are plenty in Klang Valley, here are three shopping malls you can easily park yourself at (or take public transportation to) to treat yourself to various beauty treatments from massages, facials to nails and hair.
Pavilion, Kuala Lumpur
In the heart of Kuala Lumpur, close to the Bukit Bintang MRT station, is the dynamic, award-winning shopping destination.
After a day out eating, shopping or partaking in other recreational events, unwind with a massage, acupuncture or treat yourself with a beauty product.
‘Knot’ today, pain

Work from home slump got the worst of you? Oriental Signature will sort you out with a much-needed massage.
Pssst… for October, fully vaccinated customers who follow them on their Facebook page will receive an exclusive 20% discount*.
Not sure what massage to get? Here you go:
Read More: The Head-To-Toe Of Massages: For When They Are Allowed Again
Oriental Signature is located at Level 2M, Pavilion KL
Poking for the right spots

Whether it’s stress from staring at a computer or mobile phone, or just age catching up with you, body pains are NO fun.  1TCM Acupuncture uses Chinese medicine and treatments, to help alleviate pain and discomfort.
Unsure which treatment to do? Professional consultants are there to guide and advise you.
From now until 31 December this year,  1TCM will be offering acupuncture + physiotherapy treatment for RM268 (NP RM336), and acupuncture + face guasha for RM288 (NP RM316)*.
1TCM Acupuncture is located on Level 7, Beauty Hall, Pavilion KL
Feel comfortable in your skin

Ain’t nobody got time for a massage or TCM? Then drop by ELEMIS and buy yourself their Lime & Ginger Salt Glow for soft, smooth and toned skin to try at home.
Or you can revive and moisturise your skin with their Japanese Camellia Body Oil Blend. It’s apparently a celebrity favourite that can also be used to condition your nails, hair and scalp!
While you’re there, for the month of October, Pavilion Privileges Members will receive a complimentary HD Skin Diagnosis and one Pro-Collagen Overnight Matrix 15ml worth RM315.
ELEMIS is located on Level 3, Fashion Avenue, Pavilion KL
DA MEN, USJ
In the vibrant suburbs of Subang Jaya, only a 5-minute walk from USJ 7 Station via the Kelana Jaya Line LRT, is a community-friendly mall that has all your threading/waxing, chiropractic, and sculpting needs.
Hair today, gone tomorrow

Want bangin’ brows, smooth legs and a tamed bikini line?
Velvet Threading and Waxing Specialist is your go-to place where you have hair removal options from threading, soft wax and hard wax, as well as eyelash lifting and a variety of facial and hair treatments.
Velvet Thread and Waxing Specialist is located on the 3rd floor, Da Men USJ
Refresh with a facial

Unwind and refresh at Luxury Beautilab and choose from one of their many facial treatments catered to different skin types.
October babies can enjoy a Hydrating Spa Facial Massage for just RM88 (NP RM488)*.
Luxury Beautilab is located on the 3rd Floor, Da Men USJ
Align and adjust your body

Sometimes a massage doesn’t cut it and that’s where Helios Chiropractic comes in with a personalised care plan to provide pain relief for those aches and pains.
Helios Chiropractic is located on the 4th Floor, Da Men USJ

And sometimes, Zoom workouts aren’t enough to achieve your desired figure, and that’s where Medi Beaute comes in with their Lazy Sculpt treatment – a revolutionary electromagnetic muscle stimulation that combines High-Intensity Electromagnetic Technology (HI-EMT) and 7 TESLA High Intensity.
Complicated terms aside, the treatment essentially allows you to laze and get lean.
Medi Beauty is located on the 3rd floor, Da Men USJ
Intermark Mall, Kuala Lumpur
Easily accessible via the Ampang Park LRT on the Kelana Jaya Line, is an unassuming shopping, dining and leisure destination that may be less busy than Pavilion, but with pampering options that are up to par.
Restore and spruce your nails

What’s a beauty listicle without a place to get your nails done? Jo Nails & Spa is the place to go your nail classics, gels and even acrylics.
Enjoy 10% off ALL services for October too!
Jo Nails & Spa is located on the 2nd Floor, Intermark Mall
There’s a hair doctor for that

Cut, colour, treat and style? Check out Groom Artistry to add that life in your hair you never knew it needed.
There is also a private room for Muslim customers!
Groom Artistry is located on the 2nd Floor, Intermark Mall
The need to lash out

Get the lashes no mascara could ever give you with Body Perfect’s eyelash extensions.
For lashes that look that good, it’s okay to blink and miss things.
Body Perfect is located on the 3rd floor, Intermark Mall
*Do note promotions listed above are while stocks last. Terms and conditions apply.

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7-year-old orphan tried to kill himself in school

A seven-year-old boy tried to kill himself in his classroom at school because he couldnâ€™t bear to suffer the loss of his parents.
Twitter user @Adbshukrie shared his experience of talking down the standard one student who was on the verge of committing suicide in a class that he was substituting.

Pagi tadi relief kelas darjah satu. Masuk masuk kelas kecoh kejap ramai ramai students cakap ada sorang student ni nak bunuh diri.
Kat sudut kelas, ada sorang budak laki duduk menangis. Aku pergi kat dia, ada tali halus di leher. Dia dah ikat ketat nak jerut leher sendiri.
â€” Stone (@Adbshukrie) June 17, 2019

According to @Adbshukrie he was shocked to have found the boy sitting alone and crying at a corner of the classroom with a string tied tightly around his neck after being alerted by other students.

Aku pergi kat dia slowly. Aku cakap dengan dia slow slow suruh lepaskan tangan daripada tali tu. Dia pandang aku sayu tapi ikut arahan. Aku mula cuba buka ikatan tali tu.
Dah dapat buka tali, aku tanya dia kenapa dia buat macam tu. Bila tau kenapa sumpah aku rasa nak nangis.
â€” Stone (@Adbshukrie) June 17, 2019

After consoling the student and managing to get the string off his neck, the teacher then proceeded to questioned the child on his actions.
@Adbshukrie was heartbroken when it was made clear that the boyâ€™s parents had passed, and the reason why the he tried to take his life, was in order to see them again.

Dia kata “saya nak jumpa mak ayah saya, cikgu.” Aku pelik kenapa bunuh diri nak jumpa mak ayah.
Then ada sorang budak kata “Mak ayah dia dah meninggal cikgu. Dia nak mak ayah dia.” Budak tu berhenti nangis tapi dia pandang lantai je.
Sumpah aku nak nangis on the spot tadi. 😭
â€” Stone (@Adbshukrie) June 17, 2019

“He said ‘I miss my mother and father.’ I was shocked, why would you want to kill yourself to see your parents. Then a student came and said ‘his parents had died, he wants his parents’ The boy stopped crying just glared at the floor.” I felt like crying on the spot.”
Said @Adbshukrie in his tweet

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The teacher continued to calm the child down, reminding the boy to be thankful for what he had and that there was more to look forward to in life.

I hold my tears, hugged him and bring him to the teacher’s table. Aku taknak nanti dia nangis lagi. Keep it calm and cool.
Aku tanya dia duduk dengan siapa. Dia kata tinggal dengan makcik dia. Said to him “jangan sedih, makcik ada kan. Sayang makcik kan?” Dia angguk.
â€” Stone (@Adbshukrie) June 17, 2019

The boy was apparently staying with his aunt at the time.

Sedih betul dia kecik lagi dah kena uji macam tu. I almost lost words to say dalam kelas tu tadi. Doakan dia kekal kuat ye.
â€” Stone (@Adbshukrie) June 17, 2019

@Adbshukrie also had a reminder to everyone to always approach cases such as these with an open mind and a tender heart.

Satu lagi aku nak pesan.
Never approach suicidal people with anger or intimidation. I know how the kid feels like that’s why I approached him slowly, talked to him and try to understand him. Kalau marah marah sebab dia suicidal, dia akan stay depressed and hate to live.
â€” Stone (@Adbshukrie) June 17, 2019

The thread of Tweets currently has over 13,000 likes and 23,000 retweets as netizens are both stunned and saddened by the reality of what had transpired.

this is so heartbreaking 💔😢
â€” pau (@ayeeenaa) June 17, 2019

sedihnye..inilah realiti seorang cikgu..
â€” Shahhh_aishah (@CikguAishah92) June 17, 2019

Please please give him a lil bit attention and love. Baru darjah satuuuu 😭😭😭
â€” Myracle (@IreneDamia) June 17, 2019

I hope nothing bad happen to him after this. Please as his teacher, look after him closely..Idk tht boy but surely i know youâ€™re there, at the school, to help him…tgok2 kan dia sbb suicidal thought at the age of 7 is a SERIOUS thing😢😢😔
â€” #TeamRayaSelangor✨ (@AhmadFikir) June 17, 2019

Others also commended the teacher on his noble actions to comfort the child.

and thank you for being a supportive teacher. keep on inspiring!
â€” NadHF (@nadrah_harith) June 17, 2019

Thank you for being a great teacher and a better human being. May Allah ease that childs life inshaaAllah.
â€” irdinaiz (@IrdinaABangwool) June 17, 2019

May God give him strength. 😭 thank you for saving a life today and may God bless you too and Iâ€™m sure that he will remember the good deed that you did. Well done 🌸
â€” â„“ÑƒÑ• 💍 (@lyshoshi) June 17, 2019

According to the 2017 National Health and Morbidity Survey, 29% of Malaysianâ€™s suffer from depression and anxiety related disorders and this has became more prevalent over the coming years.
The study also found that many Malaysians aged between 13 to 17 are critically suffering from mental health problems, with 10% of them having suicidal tendencies.
However, good news is, the government is currently looking into reforms to decriminalize attempted suicides as a move to further shed light on the mental health discussion in Malaysian society.
If you or anyone you know may be suffering episodes of depressions or having suicidal thoughts, please reach out.
Call Befrienders KL at 03-79568145 or Talian Kasih at 15999 for help or if you need someone to talk to.