Health DG Reveals He’ll Be Spending Hari Raya At The Hospital With Frontliners

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Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah revealed that he will be spending Hari Raya Aidilfitri at the hospital.
Answering to reporters at the daily Covid-19 briefing, Dr Noor Hisham says that he usually spends the first day of Hari Raya at the hospital with the frontliners and this year is no different.
Every year I celebrate Hari Raya at the hospital – on the first day. So after the Aidilfitri prayers, I will go to the hospital to be with our frontliners who are working on this day.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
Credit: Noor Hisham Abdullah/Facebook
At the same time, the Health DG reminds Malaysians to stay vigilant despite the festivities and urges everyone to adhere to the Health Ministry’s SOP for Hari Raya, which are:
Visits only on the first day of Hari RayaMaximum of 20 guests depending on the size of the house (Self-regulation)Only visits by immediate family members in the same statePractice 3W’s – Wash (hands), Wear (face mask), Warn (urge others to follow)Avoid the 3C’s – Crowd Places, Confined Spaces & Close Conversations
He also warns that we’ll find out in two weeks if Malaysia’s Covid-19 cases drastically increases or not.
We can avoid cases from escalating too quickly if everyone adheres to the SOP’s in place. This is the responsibly of all, not just the Health Ministry.Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
Malaysia records 78 new Covid-19 cases today, bringing the total to 7,137 with 1,163 active cases. The death toll increased to 115 with one new death reported today.

Terkini #covid19malaysia, 22 MeiKes sembuh = 63Jumlah kes sembuh = 5,859Kes baharu positif = 78Jumlah positif = 7,137Kes kematian = 1Jumlah Kes kematian = 115Sebanyak 9 kes dirawat di ICU dan 5 daripadanya memerlukan bantuan alat pernafasan.@DGHisham pic.twitter.com/V92HdZ6a8g— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 22, 2020

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One Month Of MCO: How Well Have You Adjusted To The “New Normal”?

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It’s been exactly a month since the movement control order (MCO) first started. While the MCO has so far lasted longer than some people’s relationships, there’s no doubt that this one month will live in Malaysian history… at least for a while.
Despite how Malaysians worried at the beginning of the MCO, it seems like the one month has allowed people to adjust quite nicely to “the new normal”.
A month ago, we thought we would go stir-crazy doing nothing at home. Now, most of us have found a way to manage a relatively healthy work-life balance… even if we are working and resting in the same space.
A month ago, we took meeting our friends and family for granted. Now, we truly understand what a blessing it is to be able to meet and spend time physically with each other.
A month ago, we first started using conference calls for work purposes. Now, it’s replaced almost everything: connecting grandparents and grandchildren, celebrating birthdays, continuing your weekly workout classes, and even participating in a philharmonic orchestra.
How fun was it trying to teach grandma and grandpa how to use video calls?(Credit: Freepik)
A month ago, we were always tired from work and never had time for ourselves, spending our hours stuck in a jam. Now, we’ve found new ways to use our time: with a new interest or rekindling an old hobby.
A month ago, we complained about being lazy and fat. Now, some of us have found time to work out and stay fit- even if they’re alone at home.
A month ago, most of us might have had a habit of just eating out because it was easy. Now, with more time at home, some of us have found a new love for the kitchen and cooking more often.
When else would you get to bond with your family this way?(Credit: Freepik)
A month ago, we took our health for granted, thinking that we’ll never get sick. Now, we’re more than aware of how easily a person can succumb to diseases and take extra care into keeping ourselves clean.
A month ago, we walked past the clutter in our houses everyday with no energy to tidy up. Now, some of us have remodeled entire rooms and made our living space so much better.
A month ago, we were all terrified and scared at the extreme lengths to save the country. Now, as we watch the rate of infection drop before our very eyes, we can say that we did well, and the MCO was worth it.
There’s only 10 more days (hopefully!) of the MCO left, but it’s likely that social distancing will still be a part of our lives. Are you prepared?

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Malaysian Men Lose Out To Singapore In The Age-Old Battle Of ‘Does Size Matter’

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So there’s a study out there which ranks countries according to the average size of… well, men’s penis.
We figured amidst all the political news, heartbreaking viral videos or serious statistics that fill your timeline, why not something to heat up the debate that never gets old.
No, we’re not talking about the boring ‘does size matter’ debate. While this is about that, in a way, this is peppered with the ‘Singapore vs Malaysia’ angle.
According to World Population Review, citing a study from World Data Info, Singapore and Malaysia have both made the top 10 list of countries with the smallest erect penis length.
Infographics credit From Mars
Cambodia tops the list at 3.95 inches (erect) and Malaysia is at number 9 with 4.52 inches. Singapore (surprisingly?) is at number 10 with 4.54 inches which means their men beat our men by 0.02 inches.
How big is 0.02 inches? Because over here we have evolved and have adopted the metric system, unlike our friends over in the United States, 0.02 inches is just 0.05 centimeters. You can barely note that measurement on a normal ruler.

But, we can be gracious about it. Singapore wins by 0.05 centimeters. We’ll just drown our sorrows in some good Malaysian food.
Anyway, back to the penis ranking, in the average global penis size, Malaysia sits at number 79 (yes, Singapore is ahead at 78) with Ecuador taking the number 1 spot. Apparently, their average penis size is 6.93 inches (erect).
The average erect length worldwide is 5.54 inches.
Website From Mars zoomed in and looked at the United States which sits at number 59 with an average erect size of 5.35 inches.
Based on keyword searches, they found those in the District of Columbia as being the most worried when it came to their penis size. In 2021, there were 8,170 searches for penis-size related questions.
Do note that the list was put together by combining data from smaller-scale, regional studies which may not have had the same parameters, said World Population Review.
They advise readers to take the ranking ‘with a grain of salt’.
According to From Mars, the “data relies on self-reporting” however World Data Info said they evaluated the results of numberous studies and “wherever possible, sources were skipped when they were based on self-reported measurements”. There were also cases where a country only had a few dozen test subjects, which means it’s not actually a representative survey.
All in all, take it with a smile.

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[Watch] PAS Scolds Voters Who Ask For ‘Petrol Money’, Tells Them To Emulate PH Supporters Who Use Own Money

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PAS leader Datuk Seri Mohd Sanusi Md Nor recently berated voters during a speech in the 15th General Election (GE15) campaign for the Padang Serai Parliament seat.

Sanusi, also the Menteri Besar of Kedah and PAS election director, said voters who begged for fares of RM50 to RM100 are stupid.
He also implied that because the voters are so calculative, PAS had also lost the chance to rule at the federal level.
His stinging remarks were recorded and shared on social media.
Sanusi tu memang kaki kencing dgn penyokong pas tapi penyokong pas lgi bodoh sbb senang2 pecaya dgn sanusi— Weast (@Weast59292905) December 4, 2022
In contrast, Pakatan Harapan (PH) supporters abroad are willing to spend a fortune to return from China, Taiwan, Singapore, Australia, and America to vote.
He stressed that voting is important, so voters must not be calculative on RM50, RM100 or RM200 petrol money.
Our opponents (PH supporters) came back from Taiwan, from China, from Singapore, from America, from Australia, they didn’t even ask for ‘sekupang’ (a penny). PAS leader Datuk Seri Mohd Sanusi Md Nor on PH supporters using their own money to come back and vote.
READ MORE: GE15: VoteMalaysia Brought Back Over 35,000 Ballots From Malaysians Abroad
In his speech, Sanusi repeatedly berated the voters as ‘bodoh’ (stupid).
Sanusi said PH supporters do not ask to be paid a single cent as they know how important it is to ‘take control of the land’.
Citing an example, he claimed that a family in Australia spent over RM40,000 to come back to vote.
However, he did not mention that many overseas Malaysians pay a heavy price as they struggle to afford the travelling cost.
About 2.7 million overseas Msians, around 1.8 per cent of total 15 million-strong electorate,complained being disenfranchised as they either had difficulties finding reasonably priced air fare to fly home to vote /received their ballots too late to return them in time to Malaysia— Jess (@jezlai) August 18, 2018
Oath For Vote Cash Is A Slander, Says PAS
Recently, a video went viral showing PAS giving transportation money to voters on the condition that they swear to vote for PAS in the recent GE15.
PAS had dismissed the allegation as unfounded.
Interestingly, in 2015, the Election Commission (SPR) said giving cash to voters to go back to their hometowns to vote is not a form of bribery.
  @terengganucoverage Rasuah pilihanraya PAS. Selepas bersumpah mahu undi PAS, dapat duit. #fyp #fypシ #pru15 #pas #terengganu #pakatanharapan ♬ original sound  – terengganucoverage
Meanwhile, netizens said PAS is likely angry with the voters because they exposed it to the public by sharing the ‘petrol money’ issue on social media.
Ni yg sanusi marah.. “hg dh dpt duit pergi buat video tunjuk kat org, hg bodoh”— RealityShowFans (@VirgoDesire) December 4, 2022
At the same time, the outspoken Sanusi had been criticised for arousing hate sentiments in his political speeches.
Sanusi kempen isu nya tanah ni milik orang. Memang lah milik orang dah dia orang ada duit. Tanah ni bukan dapat free, kena beli. Ingan PN bagi kat Melayu ka tanah. Sudah2 lah guna sentimen kebencian tu. @PASPusat @umnoonline @pakatanharapan_— wiseguy (@wiseguy1946) December 3, 2022

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“We Have No Money, Time, Energy & Place To Live Healthily”, Rakyat Responds To National Health Agenda

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“Some of us are too poor, too tired, have little time, and few places to go to lead balanced and healthy lives,” was the answer Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin Abu Bakar (KJ) got following the launch of the Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS) public health campaign on Thursday (11 November).

This new-new national health agenda aims to better our society’s wellbeing and address concerns that Malaysia was, is, and should no longer be an unhealthy nation.
Touching on topics like cardiovascular wellness, nutrition, chronic illnesses and mental health, KJ concurred that the rakyat needed an attitude adjustment to get themselves healthy without depending on the government.
Read More: KJ Faces Immediate Backlash For Asking If Mamak Hours Should No Longer Be 24 Hours
However, opinions online indicated that there is still a long list of things that the government needs to address before they can get away hands-free that easily.
Comments from social media users point to three main concerns as to why Malaysians are generally unhealthy physically, mentally and emotionally that policymakers need to pick up on if they were serious to improve the nation’s health.
1. Low wages and long working hours
(Credit: tirachardz via Freepik/TRP)
Malaysians who work regular blue-collar and white-collar jobs are pressed for time and are not paid well enough to live healthily.
Netizens pointed out that some people lack the money, time and energy to either prepare or purchase healthy food, exercise or visit the doctors without a healthy work-life balance.
“My colleagues and I work in the mall for five days per week, 12 hours per day. After a workday, most of us do not have the time and energy to prepare food for that night and the day after,” shared one commenter.
“We cannot afford to eat healthy food. We have to work more hours. Too tired to work out. Health becomes a luxury,” another commenter wrote.
While one comment said “Overworked, underpaid people stuck in transports for hours surrounded by concrete jungles.” echoing many who believe that most Malaysians have few opportunities to spend time on themselves.
Read More: Confirmed: Young Professionals Now Earn Less With Lower Starting Wages, Less Salary Raises, And It’s Not Getting Better
2. High cost of living and expensive food
(Credit: Drama Beans/Twitter)
Netizens also bring up the point that the cost of living in most parts of the country was expensive, to say the least, and that the public simply could not afford the luxury of healthy habits.
Again, the topic of wages, as well as accessibility to healthy meals and medical attention were referred to as reasons why many people were struggling with staying healthy.
A previous commenter gave a simple cultural reference and explained that “It’s very simple why Malaysians don’t have a healthy diet. A lot of Malaysians know too many carbs are unhealthy. But we still eat a lot of rice because it’s cheap and filling at the same time. Fruits and vegetables are healthier but more expensive and less filling.”
“Leading a healthy lifestyle is expensive, high cost of good quality food, supplements, non-existent work-life balance.” wrote another.
“Healthy food ain’t that cheap my boi. Maggie sup very cheap,” joked another commenter, still addressing how eating healthy can sometimes dig into a person’s budget.
Read More: Majority Of Malaysians Fully Dependent On Public Healthcare System
3. Unhealthy infrastructure and lack of facilities
(Credit: Nathan Dumlao/Celine Lityo via Unsplash)
“Malaysia was not built for a healthy society,” was the thought expressed by many who pointed out that our cities, towns and even kampungs lack the infrastructure and facilities for its citizens to maintain a healthy lifestyle.
Netizens explained that most parts of the country were too car-centric and not pedestrian-friendly enough, and the lack of green and public spaces was also cited as a barrier for the public to keep physically and mentally well.
“I would walk more if Malaysia is more public transport friendly but we’re not.” wrote a commenter saying how even things like public transportation plays a role in people’s health.
“Gym fees and facilities are not cheap and not available everywhere. Open spaces and recreational parks are small, limited, too far, crowded.” explained one commenter.
“Well maybe if you provided more greenery and parks and naturally-shaded walkways, maybe people would be keener to take a walk after a meal.” shared another.
Read More: What Would Famous Cities Around The World Look Like In Malaysia?
While others say that we must also think of the children and question “ How are we gonna stay and eat healthy when we aren’t even being taught since young how to eat healthy starting from school? The school cafeteria always serves oily food and sweet drinks like sirap to the kids.”
Read More: Child Labourers, Diminishing Orang Asli Rights & More – Latest UN Report Shows Devastating Reality of Poverty On Malaysians

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Taco Bell Has Finally Reached Malaysian Shores (Almost)

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Fans of Mexican food will not have much longer to wait for the legendary Taco Bell to open its doors in Malaysia.
According to a post made by the Tropicana Garden Mall, the country’s first ever Taco Bell will be opening soon at the new mall, which is directly connected to the Surian MRT station and across the street from the Sunway Nexis building in Kota Damansara.

Taco Bell enjoys wide popularity in American media as a beloved fast food chain for delicious Mexican food such as burritos, nachos, and tacos. Due to how accessible the chain it, it’s become synonymous with late night suppers, guilty pleasures, and budget-friendly.
There’s no denying that Taco Bell is going to be a great addition to Malaysia’s fast food dining scene. As of now, we can only speculate on their menu, but it’s likely that we’ll see fan favourites like their soft- and hard-shelled tacos (self-explanatory), their burritos (fillings in a soft tortilla wrap), and their Crunchwraps (fillings in hard-shelled tacos and wrapped again in a soft-shell tortilla wrap, like some kind of Mexican-esque burger).
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Soon, Malaysians will get a taste of the iconic Taco Bell hot sauce (which is, incidentally, not hot at all) to go with the delightfully Americanised Mexican food. We can’t wait!

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Meet Ali Wallace, The Malay Lad From Borneo Who Helped Develop The Theory Of Evolution

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Alfred Russel Wallace (A.R. Wallace) was a British naturalist and explorer famed for having developed his own theory of evolution by natural selection ahead of Charles Darwin.

In fact, Wallace’s discoveries throughout his expeditions are said to have provided supporting evidence and inspired Darwin to write his most profound work titled On the Origin of Species, published in 1859, which describes how different organisms change, adapt, and evolve over time.
Wallace’s work stems from his 8-year expedition to the Malay Archipelago which encompasses the surrounding areas of the Philippines, Indonesia, Papua New Guinea, Singapore, and of course Malaysia, beginning in 1854.
Here, he and his team discovered hundreds of never before seen insects, birds, and mammals and collected over 125,600 specimens of flora and fauna.
The region also became the setting in Wallace’s research journals titled the Sarawak Law published in 1855 and The Malay Archipelago: The Land of the Orang-Utan, and the Bird of Paradise published in 1869.
Read more: 40,000 Years Of Human History Hidden in Sarawak’s Niah Cave
It was during this time in Southeast Asia that the English explorer met a Sarawakian boy named Ali, a youth who would contribute to many of Wallace’s discoveries.
Not much is known about Ali. However, Wallace’s accounts in his letters and books described the youth as an attentive and clean “Malay lad” from Borneo with various skills in bird hunting and boating.
It is said that Ali may have been a Muslim villager who was around 15-years-old when he joined Wallace’s expedition, tailing the naturalist on his journeys from 1855 to 1862.
[Wallace & Ali Statue Launch] A statue of naturalist Alfred Russel Wallace & Ali, his trusted assistant, is the latest addition to our museum.The statue celebrates Wallace & Ali’s explorations in the Malay Archipelago. Come see them and our new exhibit!https://t.co/yUB3iwgnGG pic.twitter.com/uzkSrSSiEM— LKCNHM (@lkcnhm) September 6, 2019
Ali started out working for Wallace as a servant and a cook, but would later become the naturalist’s chief assistant or “head man” charged with collecting samples for study.
Ali’s affinity for birds had helped Wallace catalogue countless species of avian creatures including the Wallace’s Standard Wing, a bird of paradise found in Indonesia, collected by Ali himself.
It is said that Ali had gathered some 5,000 species of animals, mostly birds, throughout the expedition, where many of them made their way to museums across Europe.
Ali was also said to have taught the Englishman how to speak Malay and had also trained many of Wallace’s assistants to do their jobs and tasks.Ali even called himself “Ali Wallace”,  described for being the naturalist’s avid comrade.
Wallace’s collection of butterfly specimens(George Beccaloni/Wallace Memorial Fund)
Before returning to England, Wallace had a portrait of Ali taken, where for the first time in his life, Ali fashioned himself in western-styled clothing.
In his own words, Wallace described the dashing young man as his “faithful companion of almost all my journeyings among the islands of the far East”.
A portrait of Ali in an English suit and tie.(Wallace Memorial Fund)
Ali’s portrait is stored in the archives of the Natural History Museum in London,  a pleasant reminder of his amazing contributions to the scientific world.

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Controversial Arrests, Charges & Investigations Under PN (So Far)

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Human Rights Watch, an international non-governmental organisation that conducts research and advocacy on human rights, has stated that “abusive investigations” on critics have been on the rise since the Pakatan Nasional (PN) government came into power on 1st March 2020.
The organisation noted that the new administration is increasingly using abusive laws to investigate and prosecute speech critical of the government in a report titled “Malaysia: New Government Backslides on Free Speech” released on 10th June.
Here’s some of the concerning investigations, charges and arrests over free speech that’s happened so far.
Tashny Sukumaran, journalist at South China Morning Post
Tashny Sukumaran, journalist at South China Morning Post.(Credit: @tashny/Twitter)
After reporting on the 1st May immigration raids in an area under Enhanced Movement Control Order (EMCO), Tashny noted that Malaysia arrested hundreds of migrant workers and refugees, including young children, in a crackdown on Covid-19 ‘red zones’.
Later, she was called in by the police who were investigating her under Section 504 of the Penal Code (for “intentional insult with intent to provoke a breach of the peace”) and under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 (for “improper use of network facilities or network service”) for her tweets and article in South China Morning Post on the arrests.
Happy World Press Freedom Day! I have been summoned to Bukit Aman this Wednesday for questioning over my reporting of the immigration raid on the downtown KL red zone on #MayDay.— Tashny Sukumaran* (@tashny) May 3, 2020
Minister of Communications and Multimedia Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah later responded to Tashny on Twitter, stating that he had instructed the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission(MCMC) to not charge her.
I hv stated to TV3 this morning that I hv directed MCMC to not act against u. I may not like ur piece but I will defend ur right to write it. Yesterday @DGHisham has clarified d issues u raised – this is d way to do it, ie clarify & explain. https://t.co/rvJtTyVpXU— Saifuddin Abdullah (@saifuddinabd) May 3, 2020
Amnesty International called the investigation a threat to press freedom as journalists who report on human rights abuses related to the pandemic should be able to carry out their work without fear of persecution.
Tashny was also added to a list of 30 “information heroes” by Reporters Without Borders for her report.

Malaysian Journalist Under Police Investigation Added To Intl Info Hero List

Cynthia Gabriel, director of Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center)
Cynthia Gabriel, director of Center to Combat Corruption and Cronyism (C4 Center).(Credit: Hari Anggara/Malay Mail)
Cynthia had been called in for police questioning about a letter calling for an investigation into allegations that the government was trading favors for political support.
In a 14 March letter to Malaysiakini titled “Anti-corruption rhetoric will never purify the unelected Perikatan Nasional gov’t”, C4 urged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) to initiate investigations into alleged possible “horse-trading” among politicians to maintain or capture federal power.
According to Malaysiakini, she was called in to the PJ Seksyen 8 police headquarters on 10th June for investigations under Section 4 of the Sedition Act and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Dr Xavier Jayakumar, Member of Parliament Kuala Langat
Dr Xavier Jayakumar, Member of Parliament Kuala Langat.(Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail)
Datuk Dr Xavier Jayakumar, former Water, Land & Natural Resources Minister and PKR party member was summoned by the police on 20th May for questioning after he criticised the government’s decision to limit the May Parliament siting to a speech by the Yang Di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA).
According to Malaysiakini, the police was investigating a video clip where he is heard saying that the recent Dewan Rakyat sitting would be “worthless” and “rubbish”.
The Kuala Langat MP is being investigated under the Sedition Act and Section 233 (1) of the Communication and Multimedia Act 1998.
Lawyers for Liberty decried the move and urged Bukit Aman to discontinue the probe as the laws used are oppressive legislation and are harmful to the right to free speech.
Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail, founder of Big Blue Taxi Services
Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail, founder of Big Blue Taxi Services.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Datuk Shamsubahrin Ismail was charged in Sessions Court on 8th May for circulating offensive remarks with an intent to cause fear among the public via his Facebook account.
His social media comments were criticizing the government for prosecuting individuals who violated the Movement Control Order (MCO).
New Straits Times reported that the two charges against him were under Section 505 (b) of the Penal Code and Section 233(1)(a) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
For the first charge, Shamsubahrin was accused of making an offensive remark in a post titled ‘Utusan Khas buat PM8‘ with the intent of offending others on 20th April. The post was shared on a Facebook account under the name Shamsubahrin Ismail.
The second charge was for him posting the same statement on another Facebook account with the intent of causing fear or alarm among the public.
Patrick Teoh, former radio DJ
Patrick Teoh, veteran radio announcer and actor.(Credit: Patrick Teoh/Facebook)
Patrick Teoh, former radio DJ largely known as the “Voice of Malaysia”, was arrested on 9th May after using an expletive in a Facebook post in response to an old video of Johor crown prince Tunku Ismail Ibrahim, also known as TMJ.
The arrest drew tremendous concern as the Petaling Jaya-based 73-year-old veteran radio announcer and actor was sent to Johor overnight in the midst of the Covid-19 lockdown. He was held in remand for 5 days.
Patrick was then charged under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper network use on 14th June, which carries a maximum fine of RM50,000, or up to a year of imprisonment, or both.

Patrick Teoh’s Arrest Over A Facebook Post About TMJ, All The Details That Matter

Sivarasa Rasiah, Member of Parliament Sungai Buloh
Sivarasa Rasiah, Member of Parliament Sungai Buloh.(Credit: Shafwan Zaidon/Malay Mail)
The MP for Sungai Buloh and former Rural Development Deputy Minister revealed on social media that he was called to the Sungai Buloh police headquarters on 10th June regarding his comments to news portal FMT Today on November 2019.
Pada petang semalam saya disoalsiasat di IPD Sg Buloh tntg komen saya kepada @fmtoday pada November 2019 berkenaan tangkapan 12 orang termasuk pimpinan DAP di bawah undang zalim SOSMA kononnya berkaitan dgn LTTE. pic.twitter.com/rR4CCNz0mI— Sivarasa Rasiah (@SivarasaRasiah) June 11, 2020
Last year, he told the news portal that the October 2019 arrest of 12 people suspected of having links to the defunct Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) was part of a deep state plan to damage the Pakatan Harapan (PH) (then) government’s reputation.
He was particularly concerned about the use of the controversial Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (SOSMA) for the arrests.
The police had been investigating the alleged ‘deep state’ conspiracy since December 2019.
The Centre for Independent Journalism (CIJ) released a statement strongly condemning the use of Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 on the investigation.
Hannah Yeoh, Member of Parliament Segambut
Hannah Yeoh, Member of Parliament Segambut.(Credit: @hannahyeoh/Twitter)
Former Deputy Minister of Women, Family & Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh revealed on 16th June that she had been called in by Bukit Aman over a tweet she had made on child marriage in March 2020.
Saya telah dipanggil oleh Bukit Aman untuk memberi keterangan bagi siasatan mengenai tweet ini. Sekarang ini, tanya soalan pun tak boleh. Sidang Parlimen bulan Mei juga tak diberi peluang tanya soalan. Roadmap ini hasil kerja kuat pentadbiran bawah PH @drwanazizah. pic.twitter.com/M72pb5p1I6— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) June 16, 2020
PDRM later said that she is being investigated over a ‘seditious, inflammatory’ Facebook post, under Section 4(1) of Sedition Act 1948, Section 505(c) of the Penal Code, and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
However, the Facebook post was of Hannah debunking a false quote attributed to her.

Hannah Yeoh Summoned By Police Over A Tweet On National Child Marriage Policy

Siti Kasim, lawyer & activist
Siti Kasim, lawyer & activist.(Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail)
Outspoken human rights lawyer Siti Kasim was called to Bukit Aman on 18th June over a Facebook post criticizing the Islamist political party PAS.
In the Facebook post, she had denounced PAS for demanding suspension of sale and production of alcoholic beverages in Malaysia until the issue of drunk-driving is resolved.
Malay Mail reported that the lawyer-activist is being investigated under Section 505(b) of the Penal Code for statements conducive to public mischief, and Section 4(1) of Sedition Act and also Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 for improper use of network facilities or network service.
Bukit Aman Criminal Investigations Department director Commissioner Datuk Huzir Mohamed said a total of 113 complaints were lodged against Siti on her post.
She was questioned by Bukit Aman’s Special Investigations Unit with the assistance of Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).

Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Member of Parliament Muar
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Member of Parliament Muar.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Former Youth & Sports Minister and Muar MP Syed Saddiq found himself in hot water three months after a 6th March interview with Al-Jazeera where he spoke out against Pakatan Nasional coming into power.
Saya sedia untuk memberi kerjasama penuh dengan pihak polis.Berani kerana benar.— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) June 18, 2020
He had told British journalist Mehdi Raza Hasan on Al Jazeera’s UpFront show that current Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin had opened the government’s door to kleptocrats after the fall of the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government.
Syed Saddiq is being investigated under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act 1948.

Now, Syed Saddiq Called In By Cops Over Al-Jazeera Interview In March

Steven Gan, editor-in-chief of Malaysiakini
Steven Gan, editor-in-chief of Malaysiakini.(Credit: Saw Siow Feng/Malay Mail)
Local news portal Malaysiakini revealed that the Attorney-General (AG) Tan Sri Idrus Harun has filed an ex-parte application to initiate contempt of court proceedings against Malaysiakini and its editor-in-chief Steven Gan over reader comments on an article.
The article was published on 9th June, titled “CJ orders all courts to be fully operational from July 1.”  At the time of writing, the article has 19 comments.
The AG alleged that readers’ comments implied that the judiciary’s integrity was compromised on this 9th June article on Malaysiakini.(Screenshot from Malaysiakini)
In the affidavit, the AG declared that the readers’ comments threaten the public’s confidence in the judiciary and was aimed at tarnishing the administration of justice.
Steven Gan had his statement taken by Bukit Aman on 16th June as investigations continue under the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998 and the Penal Code.

AG Filing Application Against MalaysiaKini Over Reader Comments

Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, lawyer & activist
Fadiah Nadwa Fikri, lawyer & activist.(Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail)
Human rights activist and lawyer Fadiah Nadwa Fikri was called in for questioning following a 29th February protest against Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in Dataran Merdeka following the fall of the Pakatan Harapan government.
Regarding the investigation on me under the Sedition Act & the Communications and Multimedia Act pic.twitter.com/F8XcsRqbpc— Fadiah Nadwa (@FadiahNadwa) March 1, 2020
The police were investigating her under Section 4(1) of the Sedition Act and Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
The Joint-Action Group For Gender Equality (JAG), a women’s rights coalition, called the investigations “deeply troubling” and stressed that people have a right to be heard to ensure that their voices are not sidelined or ignored.
Datuk Seri R. Sri Sanjeevan, chairman of Malaysian Crime Watch Task Force (MyWatch)
Datuk Seri R. Sri Sanjeevan, chairman of Malaysian Crime Watch Task Force (MyWatch).(Credit: @datosrisanjeevanr/Facebook)
For his Tweets, Datuk Seri R. Sri Sanjeevan, chairman of the Malaysian Crime Watch Task Force was charged in the Sessions Court on 5th June for improper use of network facilities by making and initiating the transmission of false information on the police.
Baru terima saman drpd pegawai D5 @PDRMsia B/Aman untuk hadirkan diri di mahkamah KL 8pagi besok utk proses pertuduhan. Sy percaya sy akan dituduh dibawah S233 Akta SKMM dan S500KK.— DSSR (@SanjeevanSS) June 4, 2020
The first charge is over a Tweet he made on the @SanjeevanSS account for an 18th March tweet for the transmission of false communication on PDRM while the second is on the @My_CrimeWatch Twitter account for a tweet made on 16th May.
The two charges were for violating section 233(1) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
SUARAM condemned the use of repressive laws for charging and harassing activists and opponents.

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Get the right masks for the haze

It seems like there’s a common misconception among Malaysians when it comes to wearing a mask for the worsening haze.
Most of us are quick to whip out the surgical masks that we so often have boxes of at home, from the many years of experiencing this awful weather change, but it turns out that it may be useless.

Hi guys, â€˜surgical maskâ€™ doesnâ€™t work against haze. It is designed for fluid & blood spills. The mask that works is N95. Tell your family & friends.
Telling your ex is optional. pic.twitter.com/v7UHRr3VC6
— Dr Beni Rusani (@DrBeniRusani) September 13, 2019

Dr. Beni Rusani’s post on Twitter that surgical masks are not made for hazy conditions but rather fluids and blood spills.
Instead, he recommended the N95 masks which actually filter out haze particles.
The Sun Daily also quotes Dr. Amar Singh as saying how effective the N95 masks are, filtering up to 95% of the micron particles, which actually gives you the protection needed against this haze!
So what do surgical masks do then? Donâ€™t they have some form of protection?
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Well, it may seem like the case, but it turns out that the masks just arenâ€™t equipped to deal with the finer dust particles of the haze.
More importantly, it can only be used for 30 to 60 minutes before getting contaminated by sneezes or coughs!
Donâ€™t fall for that â€œwhat if we turn the masks inside outâ€ trick either, folks, itâ€™s not true!

Nope, itâ€™s a hoax. Coloured side always out & it doesnâ€™t filter the air during haze. Haze particles are too small (2.5 microns) & will easily slip through surgical mask filter. N95 is still recommended as itâ€™s made to filter up to 0.3 microns particles.
— ï½™ï½•ï½’ï½™ï½…ï½ï½Žï½‡ (@yuryeong) September 13, 2019

Fabric masks, made more popular in recent years thanks to K-pop idols, are not effective against this haze either.
While they might work as a â€œbetter than nothingâ€ approach to this weather, you shouldnâ€™t be relying on it completely!
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So remember to get N95 masks to filter out the haze which brings risks of asthma, eye irritations, and even lung infections and stay safe out there!
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(Article by Leyasheena Panicker)


Selangor Only Used 76% Of 1.36 Million Doses Of Vaccines Given, Says Khairy

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National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme Coordinating Minister Khairy Jamaluddin says that Selangor still has over 322,000 unused doses of Covid-19 vaccines out of the 1.36 million given to the the state.

This is because Selangor could only give 40,000 doses a day for the month of June, Khairy says, based on discussions he had with Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari a few weeks ago.
“We have given them vaccines and there are still doses left over. We want to send even more vaccines but we have to look at their capacity,” said Khairy, speaking at a press conference this morning.
However, he added that for July, they intend to increase the state’s capacity to 130,000 a day or higher.
While Selangor has only used 76% of the doses received, Khairy said other states used more than 80% of their supply with Melaka using 94% of what it received, followed by Terengganu and Negeri Sembilan having used 92% each.

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Anwar Congratulates Kelantan Chap ‘Sofyank’ Who Struck Gold In The US

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim congratulated digital content creator Mohamad Sofian Abdullah after he was crowned the winner of the Ultimate Vfx Challenge.

Mohamad Sofian, popularly known as Sofyank, represented Malaysia in a Los Angeles, United States competition.
Famous digital video creator Zach King organised the competition, which required all contestants to produce a magic video within 72 hours.
The Prime Minister said through a tweet on Twitter that the creative power shown by young people must be nurtured and encouraged.
Tahniah saudara @sofyank96! Pastinya daya kreatif mesti dicambah dan digalak terus. Pencapaian saudara Sofyan ternyata satu kejayaan yang membanggakan negara di persada antarabangsa! #MalaysiaMADANI https://t.co/S44VXVNtPs— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) April 21, 2023
He added that Mohamad Sofian’s achievement was a success that made the country proud internationally.
Meanwhile, Mohamad Sofian, on his Instagram page, dedicated the victory to all Malaysians who have always supported him all this time.
I want to share the joy I feel with everyone who always supports us. I dedicate this victory to all of you.Mohamad Sofian thanking everyone on his triumph.
Among the challenges is surviving in a box filled with snakes. (Pix: Twitter)
Humble Beginnings
The eighth child of eleven siblings, Mohamad Sofian had graduated in accounting.
He rose to fame on social media after his VFX video went viral, even though he had no formal education in video editing.
His Instagram account, which uses the name @sofyank96, has gained over 864,000 followers.

In July 2019, his dream of meeting Zach came true when they met in Jakarta.
Zach even invited Sofyank to Los Angeles for a visit to their studio.
His work also received attention from Hollywood actor Will Smith who re-uploaded his edited video on Instagram.
“Sofian from Malaysia”First time jumpa Will Smith, plan nak suruh dia ckp hai Malaysia, tp langsung tk terkeluar https://t.co/D1r7Y0dcEL kali kedua jumpa dia, Alhamdulillah semua berjalan lancar siap dia offer utk sy shoot lagi sekali sbb dia nmpk sy nervous.Tunggu Bts tau! 🙋🏻♂ pic.twitter.com/yLpXAFgULh— sofyank96 (@sofyank96) October 8, 2019

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This Woman Had A Beehive On Her Balcony & This Is How She Dealt With It

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Have you ever encountered a beehive hanging from a tree branch? That seems normal, doesn’t it? As long as they don’t bother you, you don’t bother them, right?

But what if the little pollinators decided to make a home inside your home? Specifically, in between your roofs, on your window, on hanging potted plants, and even your kitchen cabinets?
Well, this Malaysian photographer had the shock of her life when she noticed a whole beehive on her balcony, hanging on her clothing rack.
Carol Yong (@carolyong) shared her story on Twitter recently and recounted the things that she did to remove the bees as safely as she could.
a small colony of (I think) lost honeybees took up residence ON MY BALCONY CLOTHES DRYING RACK and I don't have @texasbeeworks here in Malaysia so do I smoke them out or what T_T help. pic.twitter.com/xOuTAnc29c— Carol Yong (@carolyong) July 3, 2023
Last Monday (3 July), Carol noticed a big nest with swarming honey bees on her clothes drying rack. Being a photographer, she managed to capture a few good shots of the bees and their hives while figuring out a way to remove them.
Luckily, she decided to not call the Fire Department for help as she didn’t wanna make a scene and she had a feeling that they would only try to burn the bees.
She realized the bees were just looking for a temporary home and tried to find the safest way to remove them without harming them.
(Credit: @carolyong / Twitter)
She reached out to an organisation called the MY Bee Savior (@penyelamatlebah) and reported the worrying incident. They advised her to soak a cloth in kerosene/petrol/diesel and place it around/near the hive to chase them out.
Following the instructions carefully, Carol bought one litre of RON95 petrol and soaked a piece of cloth to hang on the clothing rack, near the hive.
Thankfully for her, the trick worked like a charm. After a few moments, all the bees quickly buzzed away from the fumes of the petrol. Although she sadly noticed about 30 little casualties on the floor of her balcony, she was glad that most of them got away.
They be leaving now 🥹🥹🥹🥺 safe travels my little friends! Go find a safe place in the park nearby 🥹🥺❤ pic.twitter.com/1l1EKPrVuI— Carol Yong (@carolyong) July 3, 2023
Now she’s left with a beautiful new honeycomb structure without the honey. She thanked @penyelamatlebah for the help and shared her story with others in hopes of spreading awareness.
Netizens find this tip useful
Most netizens who commented on her Tweet find her sharing helpful and educational. Some people responded with some tips and their experiences with beehives too.

They are actually not aggressive at all. Only annoyance is they will get attracted to lights at night and find themselves inside your house. A few more months and u will have honey. 🤣.— Phaseless (Blue Tick) (@IrvLim) July 3, 2023
One person suggested using a citronella candle or mothballs.
Citronella candle. Light under the nest & it should work? My friend once used mothballs & hung them around the nest. It disappeared the next day. Smoking may make them aggressive.— ~ies (@wtfies) July 3, 2023
Another user shared her experience in calling the Fire department and said that they burnt the bees away.
This was mine earlier this year. Called the bomba & they bakar all the bees. pic.twitter.com/6g2XIHpcjY— ن (@nabilahalwie) July 3, 2023
Bee trouble? Call the Bee Saviors!
If you need help with sudden beehives in your house, you can contact the MY Bee Savior (Penyelamat Lebah Malaysia) at this number 019-664 8081.
If you’re confused about what kind of nest you’ve come across in your home, you can also ask them to identify the nests. It could be a Potter Wasp’s nest, a Small paper Wasp’s nest, Hornet’s nest and well, many more possibilities.
To know more about the organization, visit their website or follow them on Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Bee safe everyone, and remember, bees are our friends and their population is also declining. So if you have to make that decision, save them instead of destroying them.

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Tesco Malaysia Found To Be Abusing Migrant Workers

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In their annual modern slavery statement, the UK-based multinational groceries chain Tesco found abuses against migrant workers at its stores and distribution centres in Malaysia and Thailand.
The assessment was commissioned by Tesco to be conducted by an independent human rights consultancy Impactt. The assessment of migrant workers’ rights was made with additional intelligence internally and from suppliers.
Impactt found that in both Malaysia and Thailand, allegations included passport retention, unexplained and illegal wage reduction, heavy indebtedness to labour brokers, and excessive overtime work.
The findings were based on interviews with 168 migrant workers in Malaysia and 187 migrants workers in Thailand.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
In Malaysia specifically, 68 Indonesian and 171 Nepali workers have had their passports withheld, which is a crime. All passports have since been returned to their rightful owners.
In response, Tesco has developed a plan to investigate further, including detailed examinations of specific allegations, setting up support lines and grievance mechanisms for agency workers in their native language, and additional guidelines to ensure workers have access to their passports whenever needed.
Tesco will also be training their managers on diversity and inclusion, review and improve accommodation and worker welfare audits, provide all pending payments in full, and shift to hiring migrant workers directly so that they will no longer need to rely on agencies which can lead to abuse outside of Tesco’s control.

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The World Is Going Crazy Over This Malaysian Bird, Calling It “The Hot Pigeon”

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Recently, a tweet of a pink necked green pigeon (Treron vernans) went viral, with over 48K likes and 4.1K retweets at the time of writing.

have u ever seen such a beautiful pigeon ? pic.twitter.com/9PArpmeUSz— shelby lorman (@sdlorman) March 8, 2021
The bird is quite a sight: sporting a pretty pastel pink-and-purple colour palette with a shock of orange on its chest, green and blue hues on its body, and bright pink feet. This particular bird was shot in Singapore by a Singaporean photographer Chong Lip Mun.
Naturally, people from all over the world fell in love.
please let this bird know that it is in fact the most beautiful pigeon i've seen— woman (level-2) (@ya_im_sad) March 10, 2021
Native to Southeast Asia
The thing is, Treron vernans are extremely common birds in Southeast Asia, from Malaysia to Thailand to the Philippines. They are a beautiful sight and a favourite of birdwatchers due to their bright plummage.
In Malay, they are known as Punai Kerichai or Gading, and often take up residence in forest edges, mangroves, and even home gardens that have food and shelter.
According to the Malaysian Nature Society, they are quite shy and easily startled. They like to hide in bushy trees such as mango trees, and often eat figs, jambu kera, simpoh air, the berries of the Straits Rhododendron, and the red fruits of the Fish Tail Palm.
A closer look at the stunning plumage on the shy bird.(Credit: Michael MK Khor/Flickr)
Rediscovering beautiful Southeast Asian birds
In fact, this isn’t the first time the colourful bird has taken the international scene by storm. In fact, the same picture went viral 8 years ago too!

Most urban city-dwellers all over the world may only be most familiar with the grey-coloured common pigeons that are considered a nuisance or the big noisy crows that poop all over your car. But there are plenty of extremely beautiful parts of nature that exist… we just have to keep an eye out.
You can watch a (remarkably fat) pink necked green pigeon chew on some berries in Bukit Gasing, Petaling Jaya here:

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Award-Winning M’sian Photographer Comes Highly Commended At US Based Mangrove Photography Awards

Malaysian landscape, nature and wildlife photographer Yusuf Madi has recently been given the ‘highly commended’ title for a photograph selected in the 2021 Mangrove Photography Awards in the United States.
The competition, run by the Mangrove Action Project (MAP), is now in its seventh year and aims to show the relationship between wildlife, coastal communities and mangrove forests, as well as the fragility of these unique ecosystems, both above and below the waterline.

(Credit: Yusuf Madi)
His acclaimed photograph, titled “Shining Stars above Mangrove Tree” shows a stunning portrait of the Milky Way shining above a mangrove tree at Mersing Beach, Pulau Mawar. The area is only accessible by foot at low tide.
Yusuf’s photograph was one of 28 images chosen from a pool of 1,327 submissions.
Creating stories through images
In an interview with Asian Geographic, where he’s previously won awards for their Images of Asia (IOA) award, Yusuf first started photography by capturing various subjects with different ways of creating stories.
He later found that his passion was more inclined towards nature.
I have always loved and been obsessed with photos containing “soul” that can convey stories and create the feelings to the viewers. The truth is, we don’t create a photo with a camera, we create it with our eyes.Yusuf Madi via Asian Geographic
Yusuf’s winning IOA photograph titled “The land above the cloud” taken on Mount Kinabalu, Sabah.
Importance of mangroves and photography
Mangroves are important to the ecosystem as they support the plant and people in unique ways, from providing breeding grounds for fish to carbon storage, to protection against flooding.
They are also important protection against climate change. For example, one acre of mangrove forests absorbs nearly the same amount of carbon dioxide as an acre of Amazon forest.
Despite their significance, they are also under threat with over a third having disappeared due to reclamation of land for agriculture, industrial development and infrastructure projects.
It has never been more important to promote the conservation of these fragile ecosystems through inspiring photography.Robert Irwin, Judge for the Mangrove Photography Awards 2021

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The World Of Tim Burton Exhibition Is Coming To Malaysia This March

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If you’ve watched Wednesday on Netflix, a spinoff show from The Addams Family, then you’d know that the creator of that TV show is a genius.

Not just that, but Charlie and the Chocolate Factory, Miss Peregrine’s Home for Peculiar Children, Edward Scissorhands and Beetlejuice? They all speak for themselves. A peculiar but brilliant work of art in the film industry. It all came from the mind of Tim Burton.
For the first time in South East Asia, the mesmerizing world tour exhibition of Tim Burton makes its debut in Kuala Lumpur, Malaysia.
The exhibition will be held at the Bukit Jalil Pavilion from 21 March until 30 July 2023.
(Credit: timburton.com)
The First Tim Burton Art Exhibition In Malaysia
So, what’s so special about this exhibition? What are some of the attractions?
Malaysians can see for themselves the paintings, sketches, photographs and puppets used in his previous film works.
The exhibition will be divided into 10 sections with different themes with 540 artworks on display including 150 special works by Tim Burton that have never been shown at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York.
The 10 theme sections that will be exhibited are:
InfluencesHolidaysCarnivalesqueFigurative WorksMisunderstood OutcastFilm CharactersPolaroidsAround The WorldUnrealized ProjectsArtist’s Studio
(Credit: timburton.com)
(Credit: timburton.com)
Previously, this art exhibition by Tim Burton was visited by more than 800,000 people when he exhibited his artwork at the Museum of Modern Art (MoMA) in New York in 2009.
What’s more impressive was, the number of visitors recorded at that exhibition was the third highest in MoMA’s history.
(Credit: timburton.com)
Apart from Malaysia, this art exhibition will also visit several other countries such as:
Seoul, South KoreaPrague, Czech RepublicTokyo, JapanBrühl, GermanySão Paulo, BrazilHong KongMexico City, Mexico
Ticket prices
The exhibition ‘The World of Tim Burton’ in Malaysia organized by Toybox Projects in collaboration with Eurasion Entertainment Consultants Ltd and KOL Nation will start selling their tickets to the public on 11 January.
The price list is as below:
Adults: RM88Seniors citizen 60 years and above: RM68Children 6 to 12 years: RM68Persons with Disabilities (OKU): RM48Children under five: Free
(Credit: timburton.com)
They also have early bird tickets with RM20 off for each category. You just have to book them early starting this 11 January. But if you decide to go there on a whim or at the last minute, you can also walk in and buy tickets there too.
What’s more exciting is, you can get more discounts when you come in groups! The organizers will also offer combo prices for the whole family, large groups and VIP packages to enable visitors to visit the exhibition more than once.
Tickets can be purchased on the KOL Nation website as well as TicketCharge.
(Credit: timburton.com)
For more info on the ‘The World of Tim Burton’ exhibition in Malaysia, click here.
A little background on Tim Burton
Tim Burton is widely known as one of the most imaginative artists and filmmakers capable of realizing the greatest visual effects in his work.
Born in Burbank, California in 1958, Tim Burton attended the California Institute of the Arts (CalArts) to pioneer a strange and unprecedented cinematic genre.
Tim Burton. (Credit: South China Morning Post/timburton.com)
His filmography of the last three decades includes Beetlejuice (1988), Edward Scissorhands (1990), Tim Burton’s The Nightmare Before Christmas (1993), Big Fish (2003), Corpse Bride (2005), Sweeney Todd: The Demon Barber of Fleet Street (2007), Alice in Wonderland (2010), Dumbo (2019) and many more.
One of his works, the television show Wednesday, is currently the number-one series on Netflix worldwide.
Despite being known as a filmmaker, Tim Burton is also a talented artist in fine art, photography and sculpture.
His creative and impressive artwork is also called ‘Burtonesque’.

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Tighter SOP In Selangor Considered If Covid-19 Cases Continue, Says Health Minister

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The Health Ministry (KKM) may impose tighter Covid-19 SOPs for the state of Selangor if Covid-19 outbreaks continue.

KKM Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba agreed on plans for stricter SOPs in Selangor IF the Covid-19 situation there cannot be controlled.
“If the virus cannot be curbed, then the proposal for a full MCO might be something we can consider,” he said, as quoted by FMT.
Over 10,000 Covid-19 cases have been reported in Selangor over the past week.
Monday (17 May) saw 1,650 new Covid-19 infections in Selangor.
On Sunday, a total of 153,029 positive cases were reported in the state – with 4,951 active cases and 493 residents dead from the disease.
(Credit: STFC/Facebook)
According to Selangor’s Covid-19 task force (STFC), currently, 1,925,337 people in the state have received their first or second dose of the Covid-19 vaccine.
The state has also opened several Covid-19 Assessment Centres (CAC) where Covid-positive patients are examined before either being sent to hospital for treatment or to be quarantined at either the Covid-19 Quarantine and Treatment Centre (PKRC) in Serdang or at home.
The CAC at Stadium Melawati, Shah Alam.(Credit: NST)
Dr Adham was also bothered by the increase of late-stage Covid-19 patients nationwide.
He explained that there were more patients coming in with Category 3, 4 or 5 of the disease as well as new variants of the coronavirus.
Previously, Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah revealed that there are four Covid-19 “variants of concern” identified in Malaysia.
READ MORE: 80% Of Covid-19 Infections In Malaysia Sporadic, Not Part Of A Cluster
Dr Adham said that KKM will proceed to monitor the situation closely.

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Budget 2021: E-Cigarette & Vape Tax Introduced

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A new e-cigarette and vape tax will be introduced in 2021, said Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Aziz at today’s tabling of Budget 2021.

The Finance Minister explained that from 1st January onwards, the government will impose excise duty at an ad valorem 10% rate on all types of electronic cigarette devices including vape.
Electronic cigarette liquid cartridges will also be subject to excise duty of 40 cents per milliliter.

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TLDR: Why Ex-Factory Workers Are Taking Dyson To Court & How Malaysia Is Involved

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Last year, news broke that a factory supplier for Dyson in Malaysia is abusing its labourers. The case stirred up controversy internationally, and forced Dyson to investigate the factory’s working conditions.

Later on, Dyson terminated its contract with ATA IMS, the Malaysian supplier of Dyson products and parts, in December 2021.
Many thought that the issue was over, but a handful of ex-employees have stepped up to demand claims and compensation from Dyson over the poor working and living conditions at ATA IMS.
How it started
Dyson Limited is a British company that makes household appliances, most well-known for their hair dryers and vacuum cleaners. However, their manufacturing plants are located in Johor, Malaysia, and their HQ is in the process of being relocated to Singapore.
The factory responsible for manufacturing Dyson’s parts is called ATA IMS Berhad, which is the main player and backdrop for this controversy.
One of the main interviewees was Dhan Kumar Limbu, a former employee of ATA. Limbu claims that not only were labourers abused, whistleblowers were tortured by police after helping labour rights activists.
Dhan Kumar Limbu speaking to British news channel Channel 4 News.(Credit: Channel 4 News)
According to him, workers were regularly put on ‘voluntary’ overtime more than legally allowed and forced to work on Sundays, among other workplace offenses.
However, the then-CEO of ATA Balachandran Govindasamy denied all allegations. Later on, Limbu fled the factory and returned home to Nepal.
Following public pressure, Dyson was forced to conduct independent investigations into the working conditions at the factory. The investigation reported a few major forced labour red flags at ATA including excessive working hours, the non-repayment of recruitment fees and the employment of workers without valid visas.
By December 2021, Dyson had cut ties with ATA IMS. They cited Limbu’s story as one of the reasons for doing so.
ATA IMS Berhad is located in Johor. They used to manufacture appliances and parts for Dyson.(Credit: Reuters)
The issue has not ended yet
Despite cutting ties with its Malaysian supplier, Dyson is still facing reprecussions from the whole issue.
On 14 February 2022, Limbu and 9 others announced that they will be filing claims against the British company over the poor working conditions there.
British law firm Leigh Day, which represents the workers, claims that “Dyson was unjustly enriched as a result of the unlawful, exploitative and dangerous conditions at the factory”. As such, the factory should compensate the workers for it.
However, Dyson’s response was that the workers were under the employment of ATA, and not Dyson directly. A spokesperson said that if the case proceeded, the company will defend itself ‘robustly’.

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29 Selangor schools closed today due to haze; here’s todayâ€™s API readings

Twenty-nine schools in Selangor have been closed today (Sept 13) due to worsening air quality in the state.

Picture credit: Twitter/Berita Harian

Recording an API reading of 213, the state was the sole location in Malaysia to be rated â€œvery unhealthyâ€ levels of air pollution yesterday after the smog subsided in Rompin, Pahang on Wednesday night.

Picture credit: Bliss Air

The Selangor government has decided to conduct cloud seeding operations in haze affected areas with API reading exceeding 200
The measure was agreed to during the Selangor Economic Action Council (MTES) meeting yesterday,
Meanwhile, Disaster Management Committee at district and state levels have also been activated when the API recorded readings of between 151 to 200 for more than 24 hours.
Haze in Selangor on Tuesday (Sept 10)Picture credit: Twitter/ @jinthebts
As of 10am today, API readings in Selangor recorded Petaling Jaya to have been hit the worst at 139, followed by Shah Alam (135), Klang (128), Banting (123), and Kuala Selangor (104).
The haze is even worse in Kuala Lumpur with Batu Muda recording an API reading of 152, while Cheras is at 144, with the latter reading representing that of the city centre.Â
Picture credit: Twitter/@fannyyandini

Picture credit:  Twitter/@CLPerform
After some improvement in air quality yesterday, Putrajaya is back to recording higher levels of API today at 140.
For information about API levels in the rest of the country, you may visit this website.

In the meantime, do try to remain indoors as much as possible, drink lots of water and avoid any open burning activities.
Picture credit: Gleneagles
If youâ€™re interested in more haze health tips, we wrote about that in a previous article.


Saudi Arabia Easing Covid-19 Restrictions, But Hajj & Umrah Still Suspended

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Saudi Arabia will gradually begin easing its Covid-19 lockdown restrictions.
Restrictions will be lifted in 3 stages starting on May 31, and the kingdom expects to end its countrywide curfews by mid June.
Saudi citizens would soon be free to travel across the country, attend congregational prayer activities at places of worship as well as get back to work and re-open businesses.
The government would also be reopening the holy city of Mecca, albeit under a slightly different set of rules, only allowing the public to gradually move about freely and access public spaces between 6am and 8pm.
However, the Al-Masjid al-Ḥaram or the Great Mosque would still remain closed to the public and the country still maintains its current suspension on the annual Hajj and Umrah pilgrimages.
In late March Saudi Arabia imposed travel restrictions and strict 24-hour curfews across the kingdom in efforts to contain the spread of Covid-19, which included the shutdown of its two holy mosques in Mecca and Medina.
The Al Masjid an Nabawi in Medina, Saudi Arabia is considered the 2nd holiest site in Islam.(Credit: said alamri/Unsplash)
As of writing, the country had recorded over 78,000 positive Covid-19 cases and more than 400 deaths.

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In The Future, The Stuff You Buy Online Might Not Be Sent To Your Door

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Remember pre-covid times of Mega Sales in Malaysia where thousands of discount hungry Malaysians would gather at big convention halls and malls for a chance to snag  heavily discounted items?

Nowadays, we’re not fighting human traffic and the aunty who bought the last pair of shoes in your size but the internet traffic on e-Commerce platforms when a big sale happens. And instead of the aunty, we’re faced with challenges on whether our purchases will be successfully delivered to our homes.
2020: The rise, drop, and resurrection of eCommerce
Spurred by Covid-19 in 2020, Malaysia’s eCommerce market has grown to a projected USD4.46 billion in 2021!
The US International Trade Administration estimates Malaysia’s e-Commerce to grow 17.8 percent between 2020 and 2024.
According to another insight by Google’s e-Conomy Southeast Asia report 2020, over a third of 2020s’ online commerce in Southeast Asia was generated by new shoppers.
80 per cent of those shoppers intend to keep shopping online when the pandemic ends and according to a survey by Rakuten insights, one of the primary reasons for this is to continue staying safe from the pandemic.
That said, the pandemic had a key role in changing consumers buying behaviour over the past year and a half.
For example, Brian Aaron, Head of Pick Up & Drop Off (PUDO) services for Southeast Asian tech-enabled express logistic company Ninja Van tells us that Ninja Van Malaysia’s parcel volumes saw a sharp drop in March 2020 when the pandemic broke out, followed by an extreme increase in a short period of time.
Malaysian’s love online shopping but hate long delivery times
(Credit: Mohamed Hassan / Pixabay)
As a Malaysian, I can attest to that. Online shopping is the only shopping I’ll do these days.
I’m not alone because four out of five of Malaysia’s internet users are online shoppers. Research by Paypal and Ipsos found that Malaysians like to shop online because doing so saves time.
Convenience seems to be key and according to Google and Temasek, 47% of users in Southeast Asia shopped online to save time and energy and another 47% to decrease exposure to Covid-19.
Delivery times play a big part in online purchases. Long delivery times will discourage buyers which is why Malaysians are often willing to pay more for their purchase to arrive more quickly.
The future of delivery is driven by smart solutions
The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) recently proposed the National Courier Accelerator Plan (PAKEJ) initiative which is to deliver seamless coverage to support the e-commerce industry’s growth.
However, traffic congestion is still an issue for Malaysian logistics and is often the bottleneck to fulfil e-Commerce orders, especially in the last mile.
Do you know about PUDO?
Speaking of last mile challenges, did you know one of the biggest challenges facing the logistics industry is actually failed and missed deliveries?
If businesses have to deal with demand effectively, they would also have to reduce miles travelled while not affecting the customer experience.
Pick Up and Drop Off, or PUDO, collection points will cater to this need as they address consumers’ demand for efficiency, convenience, safety, and sustainability.
Increased efficiency: Parcel collection points and lockers enable cost and time saving with more efficient routing and fewer failed deliveries. This allows the driver only one location to go to drop off parcels.
Think about it, wouldn’t delivering 10 parcels to one PUDO point be more efficient than having those 10 parcels delivered to 10 different locations. And imagine if those locations are 30 minutes apart – that’s 5 hours you could have saved.
Convenience: Customers can choose where, when and how they received their parcels and pick up points are typically located in public areas with high traffic such as transit stations and retail outlets that are accessible to many. Outside of MCO restrictions, some of these places are open for up to 24 hours.
Safety and security: Due to the accessibility of PUDO points and parcel lockers, most of these places are equipped with CCTV in well-lit areas.
In retrospect, delivery drivers will also minimise Covid-19 contact with fewer drop-off locations.
Sustainable: Drivers no longer have to make multiple trips to individual homes which results in less mileage covered, fuel consumption and ultimately lower carbon emissions.
(Credit: Ontariostores.ca)
PUDO in Malaysia
Brian tells us that, for Ninja Van Malaysia at least, the adoption rates of PUDO services are the highest in Klang Valley due to its population density and e-Commerce penetration rates.
Although several logistic companies have their own PUDO points set up, Ninja Van Malaysia however boasts the widest network with:
4,575 collection points around the country.This network encompasses 100% of urban and suburban areas, and 95% of rural areas.Over 98% of LRT, BRT and Monorail stations in the country are also equipped with this parcel locker to meet the demands of modern customers today.
How it works:
Doodle artist Beatrice Oh has beautifully crafted an infographic to explain how Ninja Van’s send and collect PUDO services works in 3 simple steps.
Drop-off parcel (L) Pick-up parcel (R) (Credit: ohbeatricee / Instagram)
As most deliveries are routed for the doorstep, you can opt-in for self-collection.
To opt for a Ninja Box (parcel locker), upon checking out your purchase, opt to self-collect your parcel at one of the many lockers situated at most LRT, BRT and Monorail stations in the Klang Valley.
Ninja Van will also send you an SMS asking if you would like to self-collect your parcel.
You will then receive a One-Time Password (OTP) when your order is ready for collection to be input at a designated locker to retrieve the package.
In addition, both Ninja Points (PUDO points) and Ninja Boxes are also available should shoppers want to return their items to the sellers.
Flexibility and seamless coverage
Flexibility is key with Ninja Van Malaysia’s PUDO services and has proven to be a convenient and safe alternative to doorstep deliveries.
For example, you may be expecting a parcel but find yourself out of town last minute. Brian says you can easily contact their customer service to inform them to hold your parcel at a nearby Ninja Point like 7/11 or redirect to where you are.
The future of logistics is driven by smart solutions, and parcel lockers need to be a part of the equation for a more liveable future. Parcel lockers have proven to be a convenient, flexible, and safe alternative in addition to being recognised as one of the many applications that will be relevant for cities through 2025.– Brian Aaron, Head of PUDO, Ninja Van Malaysia to TRP

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Hog Deer Escapes From Zoo Negara, Nearby Residents Asked To Keep An Eye Out

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Videos and photos of a deer sitting and running by Jalan K5 Taman Melawati and the Riverview Kemensah riverside have been circulated in Whatsapp groups last night (18 February).

According to The Vibes, Zoo Negara confirmed that a male hog deer had escaped from the zoo and a search party was launched.
Zoo Negara public relations officer Solihatun Shahidah Othman said the deer is part of a group of deer that are allowed to roam freely in the zoo’s open area.
However, the slick deer found an exit hole through the river stream that leads out of the zoo.
Currently, it seemed like the zoo is still searching for the elusive animal. Meanwhile, the neighbourhood closest to the zoo has been notified to keep an eye out for the deer.
This is the first time that I heard a deer escaping into our neighbourhood. We will be on the lookout, and we will inform Zoo Negara and the authorities as soon as possible if we come across the animal.Taman Melawati Phase 6 Rukun Tetangga chairman Baharuddin Osman
Members of the public who managed to spot the deer can get in touch with Zoo Negara’s search team leader Chris at 016-9162359.

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Malaysians Can Cross State Lines Starting Monday: PM

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After hitting the goal of 90% vaccination rate for the adult population, the government has allowed for fully vaccinated Malaysians to travel across state lines starting tomorrow 11 October, announced Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri.

He added that domestic tourism is also allowed considering that the state borders have been reopened.
I believe that many are waiting for this announcement as they long to go back to their kampungs and see their loved ones.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
Ismail Sabri mentioned that although there is freedom to move, he reminded Malaysians to adhere to Covid-19 SOPs and flouters will still be charged.
Although there won’t be any roadblocks, the PM mentioned that the police will still do random checks to ensure that those who are travelling are fully vaccinated.
He also added that Malaysians are not allowed to enter into EMCO areas.
No more MyTravelPass
Ismail Sabri also said that Malaysians are not required to apply for MyTravelPass to travel overseas starting tomorrow (11 October) but it’s only for those who are fully vaccinated.
However, before they return, they will be required to conduct swab tests twice – three days before coming back into the country and once they arrive.
Travellers will also be required to undergo quarantine but locals will be allowed to self-isolate in their homes for 14 days.

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Twitterjaya reacts to mother who gave birth in the car OTW to hospital

Seems like the miracle of life can literally hit you anytime, anywhereâ€¦

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Through a short posting on Twitter, user @cieri shares her experience delivering her baby girl in a car while her husband was speeding away on route to the hospital.

You know what happened today?
I gave birth to #3.
In a car.
While husband was driving/speeding to get me to the hospital.
â€” Amalina (@cieri) June 27, 2019

Based on the comment section of the Tweet, cieri had arrived at the hospital with a healthy and active newborn, together with the umbilical cord and placenta still attached. (Which was later taken care of by the doctors…)
Speaking from her newfound experience, cieri said that in such a tense situation, there was nothing more that could be done but to remain calm and collected.

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Not really tips but, it really helps when you dont panic and keep calm.
â€” Amalina (@cieri) June 27, 2019

Rileks dan breathhhhhh in nose breathhhhhh out mouth. Yang penting jgn panik
â€” Amalina (@cieri) June 28, 2019

Whether it was fate or destiny, it would seem as though this “love for the open road” sorta-kinda runs in the family…
cieri’s aunt was apparently a fully fledged speed demon.

*she
Inb4 nenek sedara bb mmg racer pic.twitter.com/QEhXdZjveG
â€” Amalina (@cieri) June 28, 2019

With close to 3,000 likes and retweets (During the time of writing…), cieri’s unique experience is quickly becoming the talk of Twitterjaya with netizens showering the mother with warm congratulatory wishes.

whoa sis, gratzs! mmg sampai cucu cicit story benda nih. 😆
â€” NTTkodomo 🇦🇺🇲🇾🇯🇵 (@czero_) June 27, 2019

Translation:  You’ll be telling this story to your grandchildren for sure.

Allahu, what a strong mom. Congratulations btw sis 💗
â€” Your Mother🦄 (@jeppppppppppp_) June 28, 2019

Congratulations on yr baby’s epic entrance to the world 🙌🙌🙌
â€” Victoria (@guesswho1409) June 28, 2019

he is born to drive
â€” Mrnijuaa (@nizua_taufiq) June 28, 2019

Sampai anak besar nanti kereta tu takkan dijual. Percaya lah
â€” K (@khairulabuzaman) June 28, 2019

Translation: Believe me, they won’t sell the car even if when the kid is all grown up.

Some commenters also took the time to guess what would be written down on the child’s birth certificate.

Ada some possibility tempat lahir nak tulis apa1. Dalam kereta2. Dalam Perjalanan ke Hospital3. Lokasi bersalin (tempat tu nama apa when baby keluar)
For sure panjang kalau nak tulis dalam form dkt bhg tempat lahir nanti 😂 Btw, congratulation
â€” #LifeEnriched (@iwaaann28) June 28, 2019

Translation:
There’s a possibility that they’ll write down the place of birth as
1. Inside a car
2. On the way to the hospital
3. Delivery location (actual location where the baby came out)
Whatever it is, it’s going to be a long one…

Tahniah!Cikgu : Di mana tempat kelahiran awak?
Dalam perjalanan ke hospital cikgu 😅. pic.twitter.com/ie0gyteHZV
â€” TenukBergulingGuling (@maktenuk) June 28, 2019

Translation:
Teacher: Where were you born?
On the way to the hospital, teacher.

And apparently (Much to the writer’s surprise, really…) these ‘born before arrival’ cases are quite the common occurrence, as commenters also shared their personal and second-hand experience about giving birth on the road.

Haha my husband pun lahir dalam kereta. Mak mertua cakap dia tak sabar nak keluar haha adoi
â€” ã‚½ãƒƒã‚§ãƒ (@SitiSolleha_) June 28, 2019

Translation: My husband was also born inside a car. My mother-in-law said that he couldn’t wait to come out.

congrats sis!! hahaha sama macam my brother
â€” kin (@athirahashikinn) June 28, 2019

Translation: Same as my brother.

sepupu i lg sikit nk beranak dlm grabcar. dlm kereta da terjerit2 dah sakit, elok turun kereta  depan pintu hospital dlm keadaan berdiri baby keluar, sebaik sepupu pakai seluar gobos so xdela baby jatuh ke bawah
â€” lost (@eppaaaaaaa) June 28, 2019

My cousin almost gave birth in a Grab Car. She was screaming and in pain on the way to the hospital. The baby came out while she was standing in the hospital lobby. Luckily she was wearing a pair of Gobos pants, so the baby didn’t fell on the floor.

A mother’s love really knows no bounds… Congratulations to the couple on welcoming their baby girl!


Mask Mandate Not Compulsory But Students Are Encouraged To Wear Them When In School, Says Health Ministry

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With Covid-19 still very much present in society and with the new sub variant Arcturus on the run, the Ministry of Health is currently encouraging students to wear face masks when they return to school.

However, responding to criticism from many, MOH added that students are only encouraged to wear face masks when they return to school, meaning it is still not a compulsory requirement.
Health Minister Dr Zalifa Mustafa explains, this is as Covid-19 cases in the country are showing a decreasing trend in numbers.
Dr Zaliha added that she will meet with the Ministry of Education to discuss a new standard operating procedures (SOP) for schools, which will be released before they reopen.
She also encouraged the general public to use face masks, amid concerns over the Arcturus sub-variant.
Speaking to the press at a press conference after attending a Health White Paper townhall session at the Sarawak General Hospital yesterday, The Star reported Dr Zaliha saying:
Face masks will not be mandatory but we encourage students to wear them, especially in crowded areas.Health Minister Dr Zalifa Mustafa
On April 26, several reports reported that MOH was mulling the return of the mask mandate in schools amid a spike in Covid-19 cases.
However, following that, the Malaysian Medical Association (MMA) had criticised the decision saying that priority should be given towards teaching children to wash and sanitise their hands than wearing facemasks.
MMA president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai also noted that teachers should do their part by reminding students to sanitise their hands more frequently and avoid touching their face.
Any student having symptoms should wear a facemask, get tested and isolate if testing positive in line with the health ministry’s TRIIS (Test, Report, Isolate, Inform and Seek) system. There is no need for a facemask mandate in schools. Only students with symptoms or a medical condition that may put them at high risk, should be wearing facemasks.MMA president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai
As an added preventive measure, he said that schools can get their teachers and students to self test themselves once on Sunday evenings ahead of school on Monday.
But this should only be for a brief period, to prevent any outbreaks in schools after the Raya holidays.
Aside from this, we wish to advise parents to encourage their children to keep themselves healthy by observing a healthy diet, exercising regularly and taking up sports activities as these simple steps will help them build a strong immune system — the body’s natural defence against illnesses.MMA president Dr Muruga Raj Rajathurai

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Mâ€™siaâ€™s favourite celebrity: Alif Satar makes headlines for completing Ironman Langkawi 2019

Actor, singer and TV host Alif Satar appears to have become Malaysiaâ€™s favourite celebrity.
Malaysians are raving about the 29-year-old again after he made headlines in August for backing up his co-host Sherry Alhadad after she was body-shamed on the Malaysian singing competition TV show “Big Stage”.
This time, Alif Satar is being praised for completing the Ironman Triathlon.

Alhamdulillah, Alif Satar finished 3.8km Swim, 180km Cycling and 42km Run. You’re our Ironman !!! Good job and you did it!! #ironmanlangkawi2019 pic.twitter.com/PzjngQvUGY
â€” 🌸 (@gadisgyul) October 26, 2019

Yes, it seems that besides being an amazing entertainer, Alif is also extremely physically active.
Organised by the World Triathlon Corporation, the Ironman Triathlon is one of a series of long-distance races consisting of a 3.8km swim, 180km bicycle ride and 42km marathon.
Alif took part in this yearâ€™s Asian qualifying event, Ironman Langkawi 2019, which took place at Pantai Cenang, Langkawi over last weekend.

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 what an amazing feeling.. canâ€™t wait to share my story to you guys soon. Terima kasih semua yang datang support.. bagi semangat sepanjang Pantai Cenang. iâ€™m sorry kalau your sorakan tak terbalas.. was in a really bad shape mentally. Alhamdulillah made it through.. probably the craziest thing iâ€™ve ever done. 3.8km swim…180km cycling.. and a 42km run.. all in 15 hours 5 minutes and 49 seconds. p/s Tony Stark is not Ironman… i am😎 #IronmanLangkawi2019
A post shared by  Alif Satar™ (@alifsatar) on Oct 26, 2019 at 5:50pm PDT

Sharing his experience on Instagram, Alif described the race as the most â€œinsaneâ€ thing heâ€™s ever done, admitting that during the difficult race, he was not in the best mental state.
Despite the struggle, Alif managed to complete the race in 15 hours, five minutes and 49 seconds, ultimately winning the title of Ironman.
Malaysians, especially those on social media, recognised and commended Alif for his efforts.

So inspiring 🔥🔥
â€” mirul (@amirulzakwan_) October 27, 2019

Cayalah Alif Satar. 💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻💪🏻
â€” Edy Ramanov (@EdyRamanov) October 27, 2019

“Awesome-lah, Alif Satar!”

Jage kesihatan dan senaman. Ingat pada allah, jangan lupa semayang 5 waktu. Akan jadi mcm dia famili yg bahagia. Salute alif satar 👍
â€” TheJoker 🔞 (@TheThousandFace) October 29, 2019

“Take care of your health, exercise. Remember God, don’t forget your daily prayers. You will become like him, with a happy family. I salute you, Alif Satar.”

Menyanyi sedap. Berlakon best. Mengacara menghiburkan. Boleh berenang, berbasikal dan berlari jauh dalam satu hari. Tiada kontroversi. Tiada bullshit. Ini baru betul public figure sebenar. https://t.co/n85BHIfpmC
â€” Tok At (@SyafaatNasir) October 29, 2019

“He sings well. Is a good actor. An entertaining TV host. Can swim, cycle, AND run a marathon in one day. No controversy. No bullsh*t. Now, this is a real public figure.”

Alif satar apa je tak boleh buat 😭♥
â€” WAGGAFUFFLES (@sophmksz) October 29, 2019

“What can’t Alif Satar do?”

Very true. He should be made an Icon.
â€” MY (@Mai_ETD) October 30, 2019

FYI, Alif Satar actually took part in the last Ironman Triathlon in November last year.
He competed in the half triathlon which was also held at Pantai Ceneng, Langkawi and finished the 1.9km swim, 90km bicycle ride and 21km marathon in 7 hours.
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Woman Attacked By Half-Naked Robber At Kota Kinabalu Home, Barely Escapes After Shouting For Help From Balcony

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A woman had the fright of her life when a robber broke into her house in Kota Kinabalu.
The robber had taken off his shirt and came across the woman at the staircase.
Startled, the woman ran into her room and locked the door, which the robber tried to break down.
Fortunately, the victim ran out of the balcony outside the room in time to scream for help, which forced the robber to make good his escape.
The burglary occurred at 3 am in a three-story home in an upper-class residential area in Penampang.
The victim heard a voice downstairs and ran into the criminal in the stairwell when she decided to check.

The victim immediately ran into her room and locked it while the gangster tried to pry open the door aggressively.
She then ran to the balcony outside the room and shouted for help before the gangster left.
After receiving a report from the victim’s cousin last night, Luyang state assemblyman  Phoong Jin Zhe went to the victim’s house to find out the ins and outs.
The Persistent Robber
In an interview with Sin Chew,  he said the female victim believed that the culprit had tried to break in on 10 November but was discovered by her family and escaped.
Unexpectedly, the robber tried again in the ungodly hours the next day.
This time breaking into the house after destroying the main window of the house.
While the woman was hiding in her room, the mother was awakened, and she also shouted for help.
After the female victim cried out for help, the gangster fled and left his clothes on the ground, which showed that the gangster had already taken off his shirt.Luyang state assemblyman Phoong Jin Zhe narrating the incident to the press.
He said that the victim had already reported to the police and would actively follow up with the police on this matter.
Neighbours Looking Out For One Another Can Lessen Crime
Phoong also hoped that the matter would attract public attention and remind everyone to be careful.
The DAP lawmaker added that neighbours help and take care of each other.
As the saying goes, distant relatives are not as good as close neighbours.Luyang state assemblyman Phoong Jin Zhe on the need for neighbours to keep a look out for each other.
At the same time, he said public security has been deteriorating and getting worse.
He said public security and safety issues should be the primary task and duty of the government.

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Covid-19: New Jalan Apas Cluster Detected In Selangor Linked To Sabah Travellers

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A new Covid-19 cluster has been detected by the Health Ministry. This time in Klang, Selangor.

Named the Jalan Apas Cluster, the index patients have been identified to be a married couple who travelled to Tawau and Semporna in Sabah from 13 to 16 September.
On 18 September, the couple started to exhibit flu-like symptoms, such as a cough and fever and sought treatment at a medical facility the next day, said a statement by the Health Ministry.
They were referred to Hospital Tengku Ampuan Rahimah, Klang on September 24, 2020, found positive for Covid-19 on September 26, 2020 and have been admitted to Hospital Sungai Buloh.Health Ministry via Malay Mail
The index patients are known as Cases 10,782 and 10,783. Six more individuals in the cluster were identified as positive from contact tracing, bringing the total number of cases in the cluster to eight.

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The Health Ministry stated that they have tested a total of 66 people connected to the cluster, 56 of whom were Covid-19 negative.
With the addition of the Jalan Apas Cluster, there are now 20 active clusters in the country.
Sabah has been identified as a high-risk area for Covid-19 transmission with new cases having been recorded there on a daily basis.
Yesterday, the government decided to implement a targeted enhanced movement control order (TEMCO) on four east coast districts there to manage the further spread of the virus.

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Blanket Bans On All Plastics Is Unsustainable, Says Malaysian Plastics Industry

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Plastic waste is a huge problem in Malaysia, due to large amounts of plastic waste both in the country and imported from overseas.

However, the recent calls for a total blanket ban on imported plastic waste has raised concerns from the plastic recycling industry in Malaysia, claiming that an outright blanket ban is unsustainable and does not help solve the issue.
In a joint statement by the Malaysian Plastics Manufacturers Association (MPMA) and the Malaysian Plastics Recyclers Association (MPRA), they claim that the war on plastics should focus on the better management of plastics, not a blanket ban.
Not All Plastics
The major problem faced when talking about plastic waste is what is called sampah plastik. This is the dirty, soiled plastic waste that was illegally shipped into Malaysia that caused controversy.
This kind of dirty trash plastic cannot be recycled and were illegally smuggled into the country.
However, legitimate recyclable scrap plastic looks very different.
Legal plastic recyclers comply with proper recycling practices
There are plenty of rules and regulations that legitimate plastic recyclers must abide by to ensure plastic is recycled in an environmentally sound manner as required by the Basel Convention, and must obtain approval and licenses from various government agencies such as the Environment Department (DOE) and the National Solid Waste Management Department (JPSPN).
The Basel Convention, amended in January 2021, regulates the transboundary movement of plastics recycleable materials. Only clean homogenous recyclable scrap material can be imported, and only in a controlled and regulated manner.
Because both MPMA and MPRA adhere closely to all the legalities of plastic recycling, they actually ensure all this plastic waste is given a second life instead of taking up space in landfills.
These PMMA Skeletons are clean homogenous scraps from making acrylic items such as COVID19 barriers for offices and classrooms, and are 100% recyclable. PMMA is a lightweight or shatter-resistant alternative to glass. It can be reground, melted and extruded into new items.(Credit: MPMA)
While it is true that plastic waste is a huge problem, completely banning its production and usage is not the solution. Instead, more focus should be made on developing a circular economy which reuses instead of discarding materials through a more comprehensive waste management system.
Plastic isn’t the problem. The problem is the way they are irresponsibly discarded.

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13YO Boy In Sungai Petani Sodomised By Senior For 2 Years, Runs Away From School

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Last Wednesday, a 13-year-old tahfiz student in Sungai Petani reportedly ran away from school.

Sinar Harian reported that the boy claimed that he was sodomised by a senior for about two years.
The victim’s mother, Lina (pic left), said the eldest of her three sons never confided in her about the alleged sexual assault for fear of being beaten up by the perpetrator.
She only found out about it after her sister-in-law informed her that her son and his two friends ran away from school last Wednesday (18 May).
When I asked my son why he did it, he told me he could not stand being sodomised by the senior student… It has been going on since 2020. He also claimed that his two friends were bullied by the senior, prompting them to run away from the school as well.Victim’s mother, Lina.
Kuala Muda OCPD Assistant Commissioner Zaidy Che Hassan confirmed that the family has lodged a report. The police told Sinar Harian they were awaiting further orders to carry out the investigation.

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SPM Postponed To 2021 & Major Examinations Rescheduled

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Major examinations for this year’s schooling session have been rescheduled to later dates in 2020 and 2021.
According to Bernama, the Education Ministry states that this was done to ensure that students have enough time to learn and prepare to sit for their examinations.
These are the new dates for the major examinations:
Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) – 6th Jan to 9th Feb 2021Sijil Tinggi Persekolahan Malaysia (STPM) – 12th -18th Aug 2020 (Semester 2), 1st – 9th March (Semester 3) 2021, 22- 25 Feb 2021 (Semester 1, 2021 cohort)SPM Ulangan (SPMU) – 23-30th JuneSijil Vokasional Malaysia (SVM) – 3-14 Aug & 28th Sept- 9th Oct 2020 (Session 1) 18-29 Jan & 17-28 May 2021 (Session 2).Sijil Tinggi Agama Malaysia (STAM) – 17-25 Feb 2021International Language Achievement Test – 4th Feb 2021Mata Pelajaran Aliran Kemahiran (MPAK) – 18th Nov 2020
Earlier this year, it was announced that the Ujian Penilaian Sekolah Rendah (UPSR) and Pentaksiran Tingkatan Tiga (PT3) examinations were cancelled.

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MOE reschedules major exams dates, SPM to be held from Jan 6 to Feb 9, 2021


ERP Funds Are NOT Exhausted, Tweet Was Unauthorized By SOCSO

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When the Social Security Organisation (SOCSO) tweeted that applications for the Employment Retention Programme (ERP) will no longer be processed due to an exhaustion of funds for the scheme, people naturally panicked.
The ERP is the government’s effort to ensure people still stay employed and are able to sustain themselves during the MCO. It was introduced as part of the Prihatin economic stimulus package, providing financial assistance to local employees who have an agreement with their employers to take unpaid leave beginning 1 March.
Employees who are applying for the financial aid must already be contributing to the Employment Insurance System (EIS) with a monthly salary of RM4,000 and below.
The period of assistance is between one and six months, depending on the unpaid leave notice issued by employers.
This financial aid would likely be the only thing these employees have to sustain themselves as they take their unpaid leave, so naturally, it caused a lot of concerns when SOCSO announced that applications will no longer be processed due to an exhaustion of funds.
This Tweet has since been deleted.(Credit: Twitter/@fuzzy_lin)
However, SOCSO has now officially announced that applications are still being accepted and processed, citing that the previous tweet was made without approval and authorization.
With reference to a Twitter reply that has been in circulation and suggesting insufficient of funds for the Employment Retention Program (ERP), Socso would like to clarify the message was an unauthorised tweet that does not describe the actual progress of the ERP.SOCSO in a statement
SOCSO also clarified that the allocation of RM120 million is meant as one-month’s worth of financial assistance to 200,000 workers under the program.
As of 1 May 2020, SOCSO has received 27,222 applications from employers that involve some 230,652 workers in the country.

"ERP Diteruskan "- PERKESO#PERKESOPRIHATIN#PERKESOMemayungiAnda pic.twitter.com/PsGE1HrHgV— PERKESO | SOCSO (@PERKESOofficial) May 1, 2020

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