Want To Celebrate Being Malaysian? Here’s One Place You Can Do It

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What reminds you most of home? Is it the comforting sound of loved ones giggling in the background? Or maybe the warm feeling you get from a whiff of your favourite home-cooked meal?

For the millions of Anak-Anak Malaysia who grew up in this tropical paradise, there are endless sights, sounds, smells, textures and tastes that connect us together as one big family and remind us of the one huge home we share.
Say you’re Malaysian, without saying you’re Malaysian…
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Living in a melting pot of diverse cultures, surrounded by nature, kampungs and metropolises, and where everyone is your Amma, Kakak, Uncle or Atuk, painted us into the colourful Kain Batik-wearing, Tart Nenas-eating, “Malaysia Boleh”-chanting people that we are.
As Malaysians, we sure have a lot to be proud of lah!
Together, we built towers that touched the sky, crafted art, fashion, music and literature that inspired the masses and created brands and businesses known throughout the world.
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From the Boomers to the Zoomers, each generation contributes their own unique visuals, vibes, feels and flavours that delight the senses and add even more colour to our humble abode.
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No place like home!
But, if you’d like to experience what makes Malaysia, Malaysia all in one place, then the one place we’d like to suggest you make your way to is the Malaysia Grand Bazaar.
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Located along the iconic stretch of Jalan Hang Tuah, ‘MGB’ is Kuala Lumpur’s artisanal mall and the cultural home of the BBCC (Bukit Bintang City Centre) urban regeneration project. It’s also directly connected to the Mitsui Shopping Park Lalaport Kuala Lumpur, Zepp Kuala Lumpur and Golden Screen Cinema (GSC).
Here, you can enjoy the best products made by our very own Malaysian artists, artisans, designers and entrepreneurs —  from fashion and jewellery, arts and crafts, things to decorate your OWN homes with, and all your favourite Malaysian snacks, under one roof.
(Credit: mygrandbzaar via Facebook)
Besides the mall taking a cue from Peranakan Nyonya-inspired designs, the MGB also features artistic installations by local craftsmen like Loka Made with a mural that lovingly captures Malaysia’s beautiful landscapes and other masterpieces like the intricate doodle art staircase by Embee Designs.
Make these poetic illustrations of Malaysian culture the perfect backdrop for your OOTDs!
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Showcasing Malaysia’s kaleidoscope of culture, heritage and ideas, MGB’s 100,000sqft compound also plays host to all sorts of cultural performances, workshops and more.
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Come home to the sweet taste of Sweet Palate’s selection of baked goods. Founded by siblings who grew up baking everything from traditional dishes to festive cookies and cakes with their Grandma and Auntie, Sweet Plate’s sweet goodies are handcrafted with the finest ingredients and baked with buttery memories and love.
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Feast your eyes on Beejooz’s collection of exquisite handcrafted jewellery made from real preserved dried flowers. Beejooz’s founder, Ms Sinyi, came up with the concept of preserving the beauty of flowers by locking them in a layer of crystal clear resin as wearable symbols of everlasting moments.
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Were you looking to dress up for your next Malaysian open house? Feel the exquisite jubbahs, kaftans and abayas from Jubah Qu and pair them with striking scarves and headpieces from Melliscarves. Or make some noise by wearing quality and affordable beauty accessories by Storebyelena. You’ll surely be the talk of the household.
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At MGB, there’s a little piece of home for everyone!
Come to MGB and celebrate Malaysia’s brave, confident and creative #GENERASiSENSASi or the ‘Sensational Generation’ by exploring our unique home-grown talents and handicrafts made by #AnakAnakMalaysia that are bound to stimulate your senses and make you cherish our home Malaysia even more!
Last but not least, there will also be local performances, activities, and workshops held at the MGB on the 20th and 21st of August with activities such as artist live drawing, Joget dance, hand percussion, Wu-Shu, Ghazal performance, LED Dragon Dance, childhood games and snacks redemption, tote bag painting, wooden accessories box painting, kids t-shirt painting, and Batik Canting.
Bring along your loved ones to the MGB at the BBCC. Click over, HERE, for more details.

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Malaysians Say Food Is Penang’s Best Feature – Penangites Agree, But Also Disagree

There is no questioning Penang’s status as one of the most popular Malaysian states that locals and foreigners like to visit.
Over the years, the state has been listed as some of the top must-visit destinations by the likes of Lonely Planet and Forbes. It was also recently named as the fourth best destination for digital nomads.
So what exactly is Penang’s charm, that it has managed to capture the hearts of so many?

For Malaysians who are non-Penangites, it’s the food

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We are a nation that takes food seriously, and Penang is widely accepted as the Mecca of Malaysian food.
Ask anyone what comes to mind when the word “Penang” is mentioned, and most would reply with “food”. The state is not short of great food haunts: from the super touristy Gurney Drive to the hidden gems at the Taman Free School Food Court; as well as traditional Peranakan cuisine to even cafes of the third wave coffee culture.
It is common for non-Penangites to visit the state for a makan trip. Not only is it convenient to travel to for those living in Peninsular Malaysia, but also really affordable for those in East Malaysia. Keat is one of those who would visit Penang almost once a year just for the food.

My usual must-haves are the Hameediyah nasi kandar, the food along Kimberley Street, and tandoori at Restoran Kapitan.Keat

While some may find this list of popular restaurants ‘overrated’, Danial thinks it does not really matter because you can find tasty food anywhere in Penang. Danial spent three years studying in Penang and regards it as his favourite Malaysian state.

Penang is where I grew fat. You just can’t help it. Almost everywhere has great food. My mum’s food will forever be number one, but Penang food is number two for me.Danial

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As we asked more non-Penangites, there were others who mentioned the famous street murals and George Town Literary Festival. Both elements have also helped solidify Penang’s status as an important cultural hub in Southeast Asia.

Penang-themed souvenir lighters.(Credit: TRP)

I like checking out the street art in Penang, and I have a habit of buying collectible souvenirs from places I like. I have a collection of Penang-themed stuff, like tote bags and even cigarette lighters. Oh, and I must always buy back some tau sar piah from Him Heang. It’s the best!Poh Li

At the end of the day, for most Malaysians, Penang is still always about food.

Is food the best feature of Penang? Penangites agree…

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Malaysians are generally proud and ultra-protective of our local food culture. The same applies to Penangites, who mostly share the opinion that their food is really one of the best in the country.
In fact, Penangites enjoy their food so much that one of them described it as an important aspect of her childhood.

How was growing up in Penang like? One word – fattening. My memories about growing up involve breakfast at the kopitiam with my grandparents; then cendol after school; and then sometimes my parents would tapau char koay teow for supper. Cindy

And it really does seem like Penangites were just born with great cooking skills. Lin, another Penangite, claims that Penang has the best of Malay, Chinese, and Indian cuisines.

… but also emphasised that Penang means more than just food to them

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Sam sees Penang as a centre of Hokkien culture in Malaysia. The state was home to five prominent Hokkien families in the past, one of which built the Khoo Kongsi, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The Hokkien dialect spoken in Penang is also different from the one spoken by Malaysians from other states, with Penang Hokkien having more borrowed Malay words.

Penang reminds me of Penang Hokkien and our unique Hokkien accent. You can tell that person is from Penang from the way they speak, even if the person is speaking Malay or English. It sounds like home.Sam

He also feels a strong connection to his home state, and plans to return to Penang to work after he is done with his studies in Kuala Lumpur. Sam also speaks of starting a family and raising children there, as it is the only place where he can find a sense of belonging.
This sentiment is shared by both Lin and Eunice as well. Though they have settled permanently in the Klang Valley and have families here, the girls still regard Penang as their home.

Penang, to me, tastes of home and happiness.Eunice

This is because her happiest memories and some of the people she loves most are in Penang, which she looks forward to visiting every now and then.
As for Lin, it is the harmonious environment and the friendliness of the people that make her feel more at home in Penang compared to anywhere else.

From Malay to Chinese to Indians, Penangites live in harmony. We embrace and respect each other’s cultures and live within those cultures. I also think it’s the only place in the country where you can see a mosque, a Chinese temple, and an Indian temple together in one row. Lin

Due to this, Lin strongly feels that Penang has all the right elements to create patriotic Malaysian citizens who embrace the country’s diversity.

Penang – a state to be proud of

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Clearly, Penang is more than just a state to all Malaysians. Some regard it as an icon for local food culture, while others see it as a symbol of home. Whatever it means to all of us, it is clear that we are all proud to have this state as part of Malaysia:

Penang is somewhere I’m proud to bring my non-Malaysian friends to because of the good food and great culture it has.Yan Wei

So – what does Penang mean to you?

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We Try Subway’s Black Pepper Sandwiches And New Pandan Cookie [Review]

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Bringing back a crowd favourite this Chinese New Year season, Subway Malaysia features the Black Pepper Sandwiches with another protein option and a new Pandan flavoured cookie.

Before this, their Black Pepper Chicken sandwich was said to be a crowd-pleaser and so they brought it back this year with a new protein flavour, Black Pepper Beef.
With descriptions such as succulent shaved steak and chicken strips coated with a glaze of tantalizing black pepper sauce, these sandwiches are said to provide the right amount of peppery heat.
Black Pepper is a flavour that the community loves and pairing it off with a brand new Malaysian-inspired Pandan cookie, it is going to be an exciting and delicious festive season with Subway.Samad Mohd Shariff, Country Director, Subway South East Asia
Hooked by the amusing ad and my love for pandan flavoured stuff, I decided to give the new menu a try.
The Taste Test
I went and got a Parmesan Oregano bread for my Black Pepper Beef sandwich and the Garlic one for the Black Pepper Chicken. Not a big fan of heavy veggies, I just opted for lettuce and the four usual sauces which were chilli, mayonnaise, bbq and thousand island.
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I must say, the Black Pepper Chicken sub looks a lot like their Chicken Teriyaki sub while the Black Pepper Beef looks like their Steak And Cheese sub. I guess they just changed the sauce.
Black Pepper Chicken Sandwich.Credit: TRP
At first, it doesn’t look much when they were preparing the sandwich (maybe because I was hungry too). But when I opened it, I really think the amount of chicken strips is quite generous. Their soft chicken breast strips are really juicy and it pairs well with the black pepper sauce. No wonder it’s a people pleaser.
Black Pepper Beef SandwichCredit: TRP
The beef alternative, although new, was not quite of a ‘show-stopper’ for me. If you guys like wet shredded beef with all the sauces, veggies and hugged with soft bread, then this is perfect for you.
For the new flavoured cookie, the first bite was a ‘Meh…’ kinda moment for me. But after a few more bites, it eventually grew on me.
Pandan Cookie on the Press Release (left). Real Pandan Cookie in my hands (right). It’s so soft to the point that it could crumble on its own. Credit: Subway Malaysia, TRP
Like most of their cookies being crunchy on the edges and chewy on the middle, this pandan cookie is actually super soft and chewy at the same time. Eating this reminded me of the Bahulu Pandan Kuih, the soft and fluffy pandan flavoured mini sponge cake. Adding to its chewiness were the coconut flakes, which was quite fun to taste and chew on.
The Verdict
You can customize the sandwich however you want but they recommended lettuce, cucumber, red onions and sliced cheddar cheese for a good pairing for the black pepper series.
I would say that the sauce has just the right amount of peppery heat. If you want a stronger taste of black pepper, you might need to limit the other kinds of sauces that are usually offered at the sandwich station so that the black pepper sauce truly has a chance to shine.
The price for one combo (a 6 inch Black Pepper Beef sandwich with a 16 oz drink), one ala carte Black Pepper Chicken sandwich and one Pandan Cookie totalled around RM30 with tax included. Credit: TRP
Here’s a full list of the prices for this menu. Credit: Subway Malaysia
Overall, I think that the new Black Pepper Sandwiches and Pandan Cookie are not bad, and could be a nice change if you want to switch up your usual sub order. Personally, I prefer the chicken option to the beef.
This limited edition deal starts from 19 January to 29 March 2022 and is definitely worth a try for those black pepper lovers or for those who love to try new things.
Credit: Subway Malaysia
Additionally, Subway is pairing with Coca-cola and currently having a CNY contest from 19th January to 15th February 2022. Stand a chance to win prizes with a purchase of their Black Pepper combo. Check out their contest page here.
READ MORE: 5 Top Tips On Making Your Subway Sandwich Top Tier
READ MORE: Subway Lancar Menu Baru, Tri-Pepper Chicken & Choc Chip Mint Cookie!

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Gov’t Plans To Provide Temporary Accommodations For Sungai Baru Flats Residents, Says Rina Harun

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Women, Family and Community Development Minister Datuk Seri Rina Harun have vowed to help and prepare temporary accommodation for the residents of the Selangor State Development Corporation (PKNS) Sungai Baru Flat in Kampung Baru who had been served eviction notices recently.

The Titiwangsa MP said that her side is currently reviewing the form of assistance that they can offer to the affected group.
“Of course, in this month of Ramadan, we want at least a place to live for the residents of the Sungai Baru PKNS Flats who have recently received Form K, which is a notice of land ownership or vesting of parcels.
“It is currently under review and we will definitely help them as much as possible,” Rina was quoted as saying by Berita Harian.
It was previously reported that 40 families living in the Sungai Baru PKNS Flats were instructed to vacate their homes after they were served with Form K.
The Kampong Bharu Development Corporation (PKB), as the right holder to the apartment involved in the land acquisition for the Kampung Sungai Baru redevelopment project, had also stated that the affected residents can continue living in their house until 31 July.

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Revenue From Vape Industry Can Help Finance Covid-19 Economic Stimulus Packages

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To help aid a nation stricken by the pandemic and economic hardship, Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin recently announced the RM150 billion PEMULIH aid package which includes a fiscal injection of RM10 billion.

READ MORE: PEMULIH Recovery Plan: Part 1 – For The Rakyat
It’s the largest stimulus package by the Perikatan Nasional (PN) government since the RM250 billion PRIHATIN package announced in March last year when the country went into a lockdown for the first time to curb the spread of Covid-19.
While the government has been timely in introducing various economic stimulus packages to support the domestic economy and protect livelihoods, it requires the delicate balance of providing aid and managing the financial constraints on the country.
To mitigate this, the government needs to consider creating new revenue streams and there’s one particular industry that they should take notice, and that’s the vape market.
Credit: Malay Mail
Broaden the taxation framework to gain additional tax revenue
It’s possible to create new revenue streams for Malaysia by regulating the local vape industry and expanding the taxation framework which is currently limited to vape devices and non-nicotine e-liquids, according to Retail and Trade Brands Advocacy Malaysia Chapter (RTBA Malaysia).
The Chapter’s Managing Director Datuk Fazli Nordin said to Focus Malaysia that the government should consider expanding taxation laws for vape e-liquids to include e-liquids with nicotine which make up 97% of the market.
Just by doing this, he said, Malaysia can generate some RM300 million in excise duty in the first year alone.
We can also learn from our neighbours Indonesia as they’ve seen over 60% growth since the introduction of a vape tax in the country between 2019 and 2020.
In 2019, the industry contributed 500 billion rupiah (RM140 million) to the government in tax revenues and it increased further in 2020, when the industry generated around 700 billion rupiah (RM201 million).
Credit: Malay Mail
It’s a booming industry
Malaysian Vape Chamber of Commerce (MVCC) said that the Malaysian vaping industry is currently valued at around RM2.27 billion.
The Sun reported that there are more than 3,300 businesses related directly to the vape industry in the country, boasting a workforce of more than 15,000 workers and in 2019 alone, it’s estimated that workers in this industry were paid up to RM450 million in wages.
By reviewing the legislation to include e-liquids with nicotine, MVCC President Syed Azaudin Syed Ahmad feels that the Malaysian vaping industry has significant potential waiting to be unlocked.
This will spur the growth of SMEs, which will in turn create jobs and generate tax revenue for the Government.MVCC President Syed Azaudin Syed Ahmad via The Sun
Syed also mentioned that while other sectors are seeing challenges to attract investments, Malaysia is in good position to attract Foreign Direct Investments (FDIs) into this sector.
MVCC believes the vaping sector is ready and capable to attract quality FDIs given its established ecosystem that global investors and multinational companies would find appealing.MVCC President Syed Azaudin Syed Ahmad via The Sun
Credit: Malay Mail
RM10 billion in market value if the regulation is in place
Besides tax income and FDIs, proper regulation will allow the industry to grow and compete globally, according to Economic and Investment Analyst Pankaj Kumar.
He was quoted by The Malaysian Reserve saying that the local vape industry has great potential to grow if there are comprehensive guidelines.
If it’s properly regulated, he projects that the market value of this industry could increase to around RM10 billion.
I estimate the market value of vape to increase to RM10 billion if it is carefully regulated because it is not only limited to the domestic market, but also on a global level as the vape industry has grown rapidly around the world. With a comprehensive policy from the government, it will enable the Malaysian industry to compete globally as there is a high demand for this product.Economic and Investment Analyst Pankaj Kumar via The Malaysian Reserve
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Maya Karin is saying NO to Ramadhan Buffets

Malaysian actress Maya Karin yesterday tweeted about the absurd pricing for Ramadhan buffets.

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In her tweet, she shared a list of Ramadhan buffets pricing between RM89.90++ and RM236++.
She’s already gotten almost 8,000 Retweets and 4,500 Likes.

Iâ€™m so fed up with the ridiculous prices of Ramadan buffets. And people and companies still pay! 150-200 for adults, 80-100 for kids! Kids! Apa yg diaorang makan? Nasi sikit, ayam sikit, or spagetti sikit.  https://t.co/TFWxeWJ7Sn
â€” Maya Karin (@maya_karin) May 16, 2019

And Twitterjaya agrees with her.

In the first place, like it or not, all-you-can-eat buffet is against the spirit of #Ramadan. All we need to break our fast is just a glass of water (or two) and a small portion of food. How can people eat until they’re full, and they’d keep eating until they can no longer eat 😫
â€” You Know Who 🐝 (@iamdnzry) May 16, 2019

Kan??! It doesnt make sense. I havent gone to one for years and I make exceptions if there are family/work events that I cant escape from. Bazar Ramadan prices also are crazy high
â€” sassenach (@hfshzhr) May 16, 2019

It is an outright scam. haha
â€” lamkanahraf (@lamkanahraf) May 16, 2019

Some are quoting shocking numbers related to food wastage caused by these Ramadhan buffets which we wrote about recently as well.

Sister, Food wastage goes up 33% more during Ramadhan, according to the Minister @saifnasution Totally contrary to Islam or any other religion https://t.co/SFsPL3GEg0
â€” Saladin (@saladinMY) May 16, 2019

Some Twitter users are sharing memes about the issue.

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â€” Aziz (@azizllllh) May 16, 2019

Today Maya Karin added a thread to her tweet, saying that she is refusing to go for buka puasa buffets on principle.

I refuse any hotel buka puasa buffet now. Principle. Siapa makan kat sana jangan meroyan pasal economy.
â€” Maya Karin (@maya_karin) May 16, 2019

Some are even standing up against the Ramadhan buffets with her.

That is some major TEA. Our family ditched the whole concept years ago as well, itâ€™s ridiculous
â€” leonardlewis (@shfqhomr) May 16, 2019

I completely agree, that why I decline invited to this places and I let them know the reasons why, the money can be put to better use, the prices are just crazy high
â€” Darth Vadai (@DarthVadai) May 16, 2019

Whilst some others are just being a little cheeky.  😉

Agree 100. Jom berbuka sama2
â€” Zaid Haritha (@Zaidpun) May 16, 2019

Though if you still need to berbuka buffet style, they also shared some more affordable alternatives.

Kak Maya boleh berbuka dekat DARC. Affordable price with variety of food to be chosen and you can enjoy recreational activities there like horse riding and archery. The price already included with the activities too and the place is comfortable! Have a nice day ahead! 🖤 pic.twitter.com/b0MRIjpUO7
â€” [O] Natrah Ali â˜… (@tatadinosaur) May 16, 2019

Tapi masih ada juga harga yang masuk akal dekat Ipoh ni. Moh kite pergi berbuka di Syeun Hotel Ipoh. pic.twitter.com/VNANVCfvPm
â€” TenukBergulingGuling (@maktenuk) May 16, 2019

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2 Men Who Catcalled, Bit And Hit Woman Near Publika Have Been Arrested

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The two men who catcalled and then hit and bit a 25-year-old woman near Publika have been arrested separately.

The suspects, aged 32 and 34, were arrested by the Sentul police. They were detained at the Sri Aman PPR in Jinjang Utara and Taman Beringin PPR in Jinjang Utara, Kepong, respectively.
The 32-year-old suspect has two previous criminal records, while the 34-year-old has five past criminal records.
According to Malaysiakini, the 34-year-old suspect admitted to catcalling and hitting the woman with a stick, wounding her on the back.
Sentul district police headquarters chief ACP Beh Eng Lai said the 34-year-old suspect attacked her with a stick and tried to snatch her phone when she began recording.
He initially tried to flirt with the victim but was turned down.
The case is investigated under Sections 393 and 323 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing hurt and attempting to commit robbery.
What happened that day?
The 25-year-old woman known as Lucid Soda was walking to Publika with a friend when they were trailed and catcalled by two men on a motorcycle.
They were attacked by one of the men. When Lucid put up a fight, she was bitten and hit by a stick when she tried to run away.
They managed to seek shelter at a school nearby when the security guard opened the gate to let them in. By then, the two men had escaped.
READ MORE: [Watch] Catcalled, Hit And Bitten Near Publika, Woman Was Assaulted By Two Men On A Motorcycle

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The Man Who Defied Mahathir More Than Once, Tengku Razaleigh

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Former Prime Minister, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and also the Former Finance Minister, Tan Sri Tengku Razaleigh, two ex-rivals from the early days of UMNO have decided to team up.

Being a veteran in the political scene, Tengku Razaleigh has sparred with Mahathir throughout the years, mostly to become UMNO’s head honcho.
We take a look at his career, his beginnings in politics, fall out and his eventual return to UMNO.
Who is Tengku Razaleigh?
Tengku Razaleigh Hamzah, or is more affectionately known as Ku Li, was born in 1937 and is part of the Kelantan Royal Family.
Currently, Ku Li is a Member of Parliament, representing Gua Musang since 1986.
He started to take part in politics after becoming an UMNO member in 1962 and held various positions such as the Ulu Kelantan Division UMNO Chief, Kelantan UMNO Liaison Secretary and Kelantan’s UMNO Liaison Chief.
At the age of 32, Ku Li won a seat in the 1969 General Election and became a Member of Parliament.
He then moved up the ranks in UMNO, becoming the party’s Vice President after the passing of Tun Dr Ismail Abdul Rahman in 1974. He held that position for three consecutive terms until 1978.
He also served multiple positions within government afterwards being the Finance Minister in 1976 before becoming the Trade and Industry Minister in 1984.
Tengku Razaleigh chaired several organisations throughout the years, including:
Former World Bank and International Monetary Fund (IMF) Chairman Former Asian Development Bank ChairmanFormer Islamic Development Bank ChairmanFounder of Petronas, Former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
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Semangat 46 (1988-1996)
In 1987, Tengku Razaleigh contested against Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad to become UMNO President but lost out by 43 votes.
After his defeat, he went on to create Semangat 46 in 1986, which was said to embody the ideals of the original UMNO, with the 46 being 1946, the year when the Malay party was born.
Other members also followed suit such Datuk Seri Rais Yatim into the new party, which later collaborated with PAS and several other small parties during the 1990 General Election.
This was the election when PAS successfully toppled UMNO in Kelantan.
The party would only be around for 8 years, and dissolved in 1996 when he returned to UMNO.
Tengku Razaleigh and Former Kelantan MB Nik Aziz Nik MatCredit: Facebook
Return to UMNO (1996 until now)
Back in UMNO, Tengku Razaleigh contested to become the party’s against Mahathir in 2000 but lost and the trend continued after Tun M’s resignation in 2003, as he tried again in 2004, 2008 and 2018.
Now after the collapse of Barisan and the rise of Pakatan Harapan and subsequently Perikatan Nasional, he has formed an unlikely alliance with former rival Mahathir against the current Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Credit: Malay Mail

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TNB Shares Tips On How To Save Up On Electricity During The Lockdown

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Tenaga Nasional Bhd (TNB) has recently shared some tips on how to save electricity consumption during the nationwide lockdown.

Harian Metro quoted TNB Chief Retail Officer, Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan who in a statement said that, during the period, consumers can monitor and manage the use of electrical appliances at home to reduce energy waste.
For more than 1.2 million TNB customers with the installation of smart meters, they can take advantage of daily electricity consumption data through the myTNB application to monitor electricity consumption at home.TNB Chief Retail Officer Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan via Harian Metro
Credit: FMT
How to save on electricity
He said TNB customers were advised to adopt several measures such as:
shutting down the computer after usestop charging the laptop when the power is fullensuring that all doors and windows are closed while using the air conditionerset a timer period on the air conditioner to manage and save energyclean the air conditioner filter to optimize the cooling processuse natural light as much as possible to reduce lighting costs
Users also need to ensure that all doors, windows and air passages are completely closed when using the air conditioner in addition to using a fan to help cool the room so that the air conditioning thermostat can be adjusted higher between 24 to 26 degrees Celsius.
TNB also reminded that using hot water when washing clothes at full load uses more energy because it takes time to heat the water and mentioned that taking long showers with a water heater also uses more energy to heat water continuously.
When using an electric oven, the action of opening and closing the oven door regularly will not speed up the cooking time, instead it will cause more electricity consumption to maintain the oven temperature.TNB Chief Retail Officer, Datuk Megat Jalaluddin Megat Hassan via Kosmo!

He added that consumers also need to turn off the switch and unplug electrical equipment when not in use because televisions, decoder boxes and modems that are not turned off can increase electricity consumption in the long run, based on reports from Kosmo!.
For more information on economical use of electricity can be found on the TNB portal https://www.mytnb.com.my.
Users can also monitor the energy consumption of all electrical equipment in detail through MAEVi which can be accessed through https://maevi.my/
For inquiries on billing, members of the public can contact TNB CareLine by calling 1300-88-5454, or via TNB CareLine’s Facebook and Twitter.

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[Watch] On-Duty Cop Sobs Uncontrollably As Both Parents Put ‘To Sleep’ By Covid

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A video has gone viral showing an on-duty police officer who couldn’t hold back his tears when he received news of his parents who were being treated for Covid-19.

In response, netizens sent their prayers to a local traffic cop who got word that both his mother and father had been put into a medically induced coma.
  @mrbulatt87 😭minta kenalan semua kita doakan ya pada NORMALA BINTI ABDUL GHANI(MAK)SHARIP BIN IBRAHIM(BAPA)##covidisreal🌏💔 ♬ Sholawat Merdu – zahra
It’s not uncommon for critical coronavirus patients to be put ‘to sleep’ or into a coma before being placed on ventilators, also known as life support machines, normally found in the intensive care units (ICU) at hospitals.
These machines essentially help patients breathe by pumping oxygen directly into – and extracting carbon dioxide from – the patient’s lungs via what’s called a breathing tube.
(Credit: National Heart Lung & Blood Institute)
Patients are sedated in order to place the tube in through their mouths and straight down their windpipe.
These patients are then either kept in a coma or can remain concious depending on the situation.
The experience of being on a ventilator can vary from person to person, with some experiencing gagging and discomfort while others need to be put to sleep because they’re too weak or uncomfortable from the procedure.
Being on ventilators also makes it hard to eat normally, so an eating tube can sometimes be inserted through the patient’s nose or mouth.
(Credit: Mufid Majnun via Unsplash)
According to Prof Dr Ina Ismiarti Shariffuddin, Head Anesthesiologist at University Malaya’s (UM) Faculty of Medicine, Covid-19 patients who are admitted to the ICU are those from Category 4 or 5 and need to be on monitored oxygen support.
These patients are sedated and put into a coma when their lungs or other organs fail.
Category 4 and 5 patients who are placed on ventilators are kept in a coma when they experience ‘respiratory failure’ when there’s too little oxygen or too much carbon dioxide in the body, or when the patient just finds it difficult to breathe under their own power.
Dr Ina also shares that the intubation process can be dangerous if not done correctly – causing injuries to the lungs like Acute Respiratory Distress Syndrome (ARDS) or even septic shock from bacterial infections.
To the cop in the video, we at TRP offer our prayers for your parents’ speedy recovery and thank you for your service.

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This Supermarket in Lembah Pantai Only Allows 15 People In At Any Given Time

As the number of COVID-19 cases continue to increase by the day, a supermarket in Kuala Lumpur has decided to implement additional measures to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.
Baba Dona Super Mart located in Lembah Pantai has limited the amount of people in the store to 15 people at any given time.
Customers are also asked to practice social distancing by queuing up one meter apart while waiting to enter and their body temperatures are also taken before they are allowed in.
Shafwan Zaidon / Malay Mail
Floor Manager Mohamad Faris Abdullah explained that the steps taken include disallowing those without face mask from entering the premises is in light of governmentâ€™s announcement of the Movement Control Order.
Yesterday, Health Director-General Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah published the latest data showing Lembah Pantai as having recorded one of the highest numbers o COVID-19 cases in the country with a total of 90 cases.

LATEST UPDATE COVID-19: as of 12 noon 21 March 2020, 153 new positive cases have been reported today bringing the total number to 1,183. Attached the distribution & mapping of cases according to district.  27 cases discharged today and total 114 patients have been discharged. pic.twitter.com/kzem0Q2LWA— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) March 22, 2020

Petaling Jaya has the most cases with 96.

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‘American Born Chinese’ Starts Slow But Will Grow On You [Review]

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Disney Plus’s American Born Chinese is based on a graphic novel of the same name by Gene Luen Yang. It chronicles the story of a high schooler, Jin Wang, who made a new friend at school, Wei-Chen, and got entangled in a war between Chinese heavenly gods.

The series stars new and familiar names such as Ben Wang as Jin Wang, Jimmy Liu as Wei-Chen, Michelle Yeoh as Goddess Guan Yin, Daniel Wu as Sun Wukong aka the Monkey King, Chin Han as Jin’s father Simon Wang, Leonard Wu as Niu Mowang aka the Bull Demon, Ronny Chieng as Ji Gong aka the Mad Monk, Stephanie Hsu as Shiji Niangniang aka the Goddess of Stones, and James Hong as the Jade Emperor.
Ben Wang as Jin Wang and Jimmy Liu as Wei-Chen in American Born Chinese. Image: Disney
What to expect?
American Born Chinese is like a Disney teen show but with Marvel’s action. It might remind some audience members of old shows like American Dragon: Jake Long and Wendy Wu: Homecoming Warrior.
Since the show is mainly set in high school around teenagers, the story comes with the usual friendship troubles, school problems, and family issues.
For what it’s worth, it’s refreshing to see the story’s protagonist, Jin Wang, not being the loser character. Don’t get me wrong. Jin Wang still has his awkward tendencies, but he’s trying new hobbies and activities in school.
He had to work hard to get a spot in the school’s football team and faced some hurdles along the way.
The show’s kung fu action scenes aren’t too shabby either because the same stunt coordinator in Shang-Chi choreographed the fight scenes in American Born Chinese.
Yeo Yann Yann as Christine Wang and Chin Han as Simon Wang in American Born Chinese. Image: Disney
It’s also another breath of fresh air to see Asian parents portrayed positively. Often, Asian parents have been depicted in negative stereotypes such as the Tiger Mum shtick or a nearly abusive household, but we see none of it here.
I loved seeing the relationship between Jin’s parents Christine and Simon, played by Yeo Yann Yann and Chin Han respectively. Christine thinks forward and tries to encourage her husband who has lost his ambition and courage. That’s not to say they didn’t have their heightened emotional spats too.
The humour in the show comes at the right time. Without giving much away, it was funny to see a goddess struggling to put together Ikea furniture and the impression it left on her until the end.
Parts of the dialogue are spoken in Mandarin which gives the emotional scenes some authentic depth.
Daniel Wu as Sun Wukong aka the Monkey King in American Born Chinese. Image: Disney
Any gripes?
Personally, I found the pacing of the story a little slow, but it’s a show that will grow on you. I think I found it slow because Jin was supposed to be Wei-Chen’s guide, but he barely did any guiding.
His character seemed pretty much useless and only tagged along Wei-Chen in all of the episodes. Perhaps it’s to show how selfish the character was as he focused more on school activities and dating than helping his friend. I have not read the graphic novel so I couldn’t say if it was written the same way.
Michelle Yeoh as Guan Yin, the goddess of mercy in American Born Chinese. Image: Disney
Should you skip or watch it?
I think American Born Chinese is a show that’ll appeal to and remain relatable to the younger audience. It’s a fun and bold coming-of-age story that also reimagines the Chinese mythology we have heard about since childhood.
All episodes of American Born Chinese are on Disney Plus Hotstar now.

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PAS MP Slammed After Sarcastic Remark On Seremban Road Named After Late DAP Leader Chen Man Hin

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If you’ve lived in Seremban long enough, you would have surely come across the name Dr Chen Man Hin.

Dr Chen, who passed away last year at the age of 97, won the hearts of many as someone who has helped countless poor people with free treatment via the iconic Chen Dispensary located along Jalan Tuanku Munawir.
Given his contributions, it is only fair that a kind legend like him gets a road named after him to immortalise the memory of all his contributions.
In a tweet, PAS MP Nurul Amin Hamid congratulated the renaming however many detected sarcasm in his post.

Tahniah la pengasas DAP dinamakan di suatu jalan di Seremban, ‘besar’ nya jasa beliau untuk negeri Sembilan
PAS MP Nurul Amin Hamid
Responding to the post, netizens jumped to the late Dr Chen’s rescue.

Memang banyak pun jasa Dr Chen Man Hin di Seremban. Dia buat klinik bantu orang2 di sana secara percuma. Apa yg Tun M pernah buat juga di Kedah. Walaun kecoh sgt pasal apa. Yg MP Kedah sibuk hal negeri lain pasal apa.
@HannZiq via Twitter

PAS ni mmg suka curah minyak dalam api. Benda takde isu dia jadikan isu. Suka jadi batu api. Lepastu si rakyat yg takde otak terpengaruh konon melayu Islam tergugat la azan takleh laung la itu la ini la mcm tak pergi sekolah agama tk reti beza akhlak baik akhlak buruk.
@14Hafizuddin via Twitter

Tak ada masalah kalau orang bukan Melayu Islam yang diangkat. Kalau betul ada jasa dia lebih dari kita yang Melayu Islam why not kan? Aku bukan orang Negeri Sembilan. Kalau orang Negeri Sembilan santai maksudnya ada lah sumbangan dia. Benda baik raikan.
@stokin_masam via Twitter

Apa masalahnya letak nama org yg banyak berjasa kpd masyarakat? Nak letak nama jalan pun bukan mudah, dah lalui beberapa perbincangan dan mesyuarat. Tak paham aku puak2 yg rasa dia betul ni. kenapa ya rasa terancam, instead ajak diorg kpd kebaikan, peluang da’wah kpd diorg?
@ashrafwaren95 via Twitter

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[Watch] Jostling For 10 Sen Fish, Mydin Crowd In Kelantan Scrambles For Cheap Seafood

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Many people were out of work and income when the prolonged lockdowns happened. Unfortunately, the hard times are possibly reflected recently during a sale at a Mydin store in Kelantan.

A Facebook user shared a video showing a throng of people jostling at the fish section at Mydin Tunjong, Kota Bharu.
There was a large crowd at the store because the fish were sold as low as 10 sen. Men and women could be seen reaching over each other to grab as many fishes as they could into plastic bags.

Netizens were shocked to find that the people broke the current physical distancing SOPs. They said even if the fish are sold cheaply, people shouldn’t have to fight among themselves this way.
Netizens added that if the crowd wasn’t careful, they might start another Covid-19 cluster.
Other people pointed out that it was also the perfect time for pickpockets to grab some cash and valuables from customers.

A few netizens blamed the crowd’s behaviours on the current economy in the country.
Despite this, some netizens acknowledged that it was a good promotion but the execution of the sale could be done better.
They suggested the store wrap up a fixed number of fish so it could be distributed to customers in packets in an organised manner.
The store could also set conditions such as limiting the number of fish that could be purchased by each customer.

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Health Ministry Adds More Beds In Sabah To Treat Covid-19

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As of this morning, in Sabah alone, there are 7 hospitals and 946 beds designated for the treatment of Covid-19 patients who require critical care, classified as category 3 to 5.

This is according to a post on Facebook by Health Ministry Director General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
He added that there are also now 16 Quarantine Centres and 3,876 beds for low risk patients who exhibit mild or no symptoms, classified as category 1 or 2.
Dr Noor Hisham also reminded people that in taking measures to ensure hospital readiness on the East Coast of Sabah, the Ministry in collaboration with the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) are planning to create a field hospital in Tawau.
“Non-COVID-19 patients from Tawau Hospital will be treated at this field hospital especially for Obstetrics and Gynecology, Pediatrics and General Surgery services.
“This will give more space to Tawau Hospital to treat Covid-19 cases of categories 3 – 5, while cases of categories 1 and 2 will continue to be housed by PKRC.
“The initial plan is to place 100 beds in this field hospital,” he wrote.

Sabah currently has the highest number of active Covid-19 cases in Malaysia.

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Post-Mortem Report Finds 13YO Boy’s Death Not Caused By Covid-19 Vaccine

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13-year-old Revnesh Kumar vomited and collapsed inside a lift while on his way to a karate lesson and died on 16 January.

His father rushed him to Kajang Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
His parents believed he died due to complications from the first dose of the Covid-19 vaccine that he took 18 days before because they claimed he had no underlying health conditions.
The Malay Mail reported that a post-mortem examination has found that his death was not related to the Covid-19 vaccine.
Doctors confirmed this through a preliminary post-mortem report, which had been sighted by Revnesh’s family.
The report states that Revnesh died a sudden death as test results showed that his organs were all healthy and his body was not affected by the vaccine.Revnesh’s mother, Vijayarani Govindan told Free Malaysia Today.
The autopsy report would take another week to be completed and the full medical report would take time.
The family collected the preliminary post-mortem report by Serdang Hospital forensic pathologist Dr Emizam Mohamadon at Kajang Hospital on 9 March around 4pm.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin met the parents on 4 March and agreed that the ministry would take all the necessary steps to ascertain the cause of death.

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Perak Mother Wields Parang Against Authorities To Protect Her 2 Drug Addict Sons

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A National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK) raid at Batu Kurau, Perak met an unexpected snag in the form of a mother’s wrath. A 60-year old woman stood fast in her doorway wielding a parang, in an attempt to protect her two sons from arrest.

The sons, aged 18 and 20, were wanted by the anti-drug agency on suspicion of possession and use of narcotics. AADK had the house surrounded, but the mother’s actions allowed time for her two sons to attempt escape.
It took 30 minutes for us to convince the lady to cooperate with AADK, allowing us to enter and check her house. A. Reuben, Deputy Director of Enforcement, Perak AADK.
Credit: National Anti-Drug Agency (AADK)
Perak AADK Deputy Director of Enforcement A. Reuben said the two sons had successfully fled previous raids and were identified as hardcore addicts. In this encounter, the pair went as far as climbing on the roof to evade capture, yet failed as AADK had already surrounded the house.
While no narcotics were found on the premises, urine tests done by AADK on the two addicts came back positive for drug abuse.
Op Perdana sees plenty arrests, in two days
Credit: Bill Oxford/Unsplash
The brothers were two of 36 locals arrested between ages 16 to 56, including one drug dealer, in Op Perdana. The operation aims to thwart drug abuse in the Larut, Matang and Selama districts.
Reuben mentioned that in the duration of the operation, AADK has managed to confiscate 55.29 grams of morphine, valued at approximately RM1,000 on the black market.
A total of 40 individuals were tested for drug abuse via urine tests. Three were positive for marijuana, 22 on meth, 10 on morphine, while five who tested negative were released and one was detained due to possession.
All who were arrested and showed positive for drug abuse will be investigated according to Section 3(1) Drug Addict Act 1983 amendment 1998, while suspects caught in possession have been handed over to the police in accordance with Section 39B Dangerous Drugs Act 1952.A. Reuben, Deputy Director of Enforcement, Perak AADK.
Family plays a key role in ensuring full recovery of addicts

A. Reuben advises the public to give their full cooperation to AADK as it is key in ensuring the full recovery of drug addicts, adding that efforts to thwart drug abuse and distribution will be enhanced from time to time to ensure the peace and safety of the districts and their residents.
In another case, a whole family went as far as conspiring to open the door late, to aid the escape of an addict.
If this attitude persists among family members, it will be difficult for an addict to recover as the addict’s defence mechanism will remain strong so long as the family continues to make excuses for them.A. Reuben, Deputy Director of Enforcement, Perak AADK.

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“Datuk Seri” On The Run With Bags Of Cash, Was Last Seen In Puchong

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Winner Dynasty Group Founder Datuk Seri Nicky Liow Soon Hee who first caught the attention of Malaysians for beating up three People’s Volunteer Corps (RELA) officers is now on the run with several bags of cash.

READ MORE: Young Datuk Seri Who Went Viral For Beating Up RELA Guards Wanted Again By PDRM For Money Laundering
It was reported by The Star that he fled with eight bags of cash and the police believe that he is still within the country. He was last seen in Puchong on 20 March.
Johor Police Chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay said that his movements might be limited now due to the fact that his two brothers – age 28 and 30 – have been arrested on drug related offences.
It’s also reported that both siblings hold Datuk and Datuk Seri titles and had a close relationship to Liow.
Our checks also revealed that Liow had over RM40mil in his personal accounts, based on information from Bank Negara.Johor Police Chief Comm Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay via The Star
The information was leaked
Meanwhile, Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador revealed to media that information pertaining to ‘Ops Pelican 3.0’, to hunt down Datuk Seri Nicky Liow Soon Hee and other members of his gang, was leaked.
It was reported by The Edge that those who leaked the information were from within the police force.
Based on the interrogations done, there has been an information leak, and due to this, Nicky Liow managed to transfer a large amount of money out of the premises.Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador via The Edge
It was also revealed that 34 public sector personnel, including from within the Police Force are believed to have been involved and investigations have uncovered that a former deputy public prosecutor who carries the title ‘Datuk’ were among the individuals who leaked information.
68 of his people have already been arrested
The police arrested 68 people who are believed to be part of the gang associated with Nicky Liow Soon Hee.
Abdul Hamid said that all these individuals were detained for various offenses, including money laundering.
Awani reported that the police also frozen 41 bank accounts worth RM4,053,809.49 and 35 vehicles worth RM8,863,759.00.
Cash money from various countries totaling more than RM700,000 and 16 luxury cars valued at RM6.67 million were also confiscated.

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VVIPs involved in poaching and trading Msia’s wildlife

â€œIf we disappeared overnight, the world would probably be better off.â€
– David Attenborough
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A joint investigation conducted by PDRM, the Wildlife and National Parks Department (Perhilitan) and the Forestry Department revealed that VVIPs have been poaching and trading in Malaysiaâ€™s wildlife.
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The VVIPs were allegedly in cahoots with underground wildlife trafficking rings operating in the country.
According to the IGP, Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, these trading syndicates along with the unnamed VVIPs are currently under observation and would be punished by law if found guilty.
The task force was also pushing to amend the nationâ€™s Wildlife Conservation laws, extending the current prison sentence from a maximum of 5 years to 15 years, and increasing the current fine from RM500,000 to RM1 million, and possibly adding a mandatory caning punishment.
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The IGP also said that police officers tasked to protect the country’s wildlife have been authorised to â€˜shoot to killâ€™ if they are threatened during their duties, following reports of officers being attacked by illegal poachers.
2 battalions of the Senoi Praaq general operations force (GOF), a police unit made up of Orang Asli personnel and considered among the finest jungle fighting forces, were being deployed to assist Perhilitan on their conservation duties.
The countryâ€™s national parks, particularly in Pahang, Perak, Kedah, Kelantan, Terengganu and, Johor are now being closely monitored by the authorities.
Previously, Johorâ€™s Sultan Ibrahim Sultan Iskandar had also ordered authorities to increase operations and patrols to combat and ‘eradicate’ illegal hunting.
The royal had shared a photo on his social media account showing a very rare sighting of 4 tigers seen having a drink at Sungai Sayong in Johor, along with a statement saying that the state’s wildlife (and hopefully all of Malaysia also, Tuanku…) must be protected.

Sadly, there are currently less than 200 wild tigers left in Malaysia…

And depressingly enough, our nation is a key link in the global illegal wildlife trade where rare and endangered animals are easily smuggled in and out of the country.
In 2016 the Wildlife Justice Commission reported that it was easier to move contraband through KL as the cost of bribing officials at our airports was significantly cheaper than other countries.

Letâ€™s all do our part to protect our immensely diverse flora and fauna to ensure that it doesn’t disappear overnight!

(Image Credit: MEME)

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M’sian Student Allegedly Shunned By Classmates For Not Using Smiggle Bag, Netizens Say It’s A Fake Story

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Recently, a viral post alleged that a young student was shunned by friends on the first day of school because the student wasn’t using a Smiggle bag.

Some people immediately felt sorry for the child and started their commentary about materialism among young children.
However, the other netizens felt that it was another fake story.
Facebook user Akhi Fairuz pointed out that he saw three other similar posts by different people and believed the stories were concocted to gain sympathy for marketing purposes.

He explained that young children in Standard 1 were not interested in brands but the pictures on the school bag. For example, girls might prefer to have pictures of Elsa and My Little Pony on their bags while boys might prefer images of dinosaurs and Avengers.
Akhi also pointed out that these students just started school three days ago. They were likely to feel more homesick than worrying about the brand of bag they brought to school.
Another netizen, Puteri Syazana Aimi, seemingly corroborated that it was a fake story because one of the images used in the story was hers.
Puteri said she uploaded the picture on Shopee when she wrote in a review for the bag and said it has nothing to do with the brand Smiggle.
She bought the bag for her 3-year-old toddler to bring to playschool and said she never taught her child to use branded items although they could afford it.
She then asked others for help to report the fake post if they see it online.

Netizens who believed it was a fake story from the start felt validated.
One of them pointed out that everyone was a child once and they have never shunned a friend due to their bag choices.
A parent shared that her children never once demanded Smiggle bags and confirmed that children were indeed more invested with the cartoon images on the bags.
Others condemned whoever started the fake story as a prank or to sell something.

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GE15: Official And Unofficial Results

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5.12am: [OFFICIAL] Parti Kesejahteraan Demokratik Masyarakat’s Wetrom Bahanda wins the Kota Marudu seat with 24,318 votes. Maximus@Johnity Ongkili (GRS) received 16,144, Jilid @Zainuddin Kuminding (Parti Warisan Sabah) received 5,320, Shahrizal Denci (Muda) received 3,225, Norman Tulang (TAS) received 660, and Mohd Azmi Hj Zulkiflee (Pejuang) received 279.

5.00am: The Election Commission says the result for the Kota Marudu parliamentary seat cannot be announced due to weather conditions. Other Parliamentary seats that will be settled at a later date are Padang Serai and Baram.

3.44am: [OFFICIAL] BN’s Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has won Bagan Datuk with 16,578 votes, followed closely by Shamsul Iskandar (PH) with 16,230. Faiz Na’aman (PN) received 8,822 while Tawfik Ismail (Ind) received 226.

3.34am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s P. Prabakaran has won Batu with 45,716 votes, followed by Azhar Yahya (PN) with 23,475. Candidates who have lost their deposit are A. Kohilan Pillay (BN) with 10,398, Tian Chua (Ind) with 4,603, Wan Azliana (Pejuang) with 849, Siti Kasim (Ind) with 653, Nur Fathiah Syazwana @ Cleo (Ind) with 628, Nathan Batu (Warisan) with 575, Zulkifli Fattah (PRM) with 137, and Too Gao Lan (Ind) with 112.

3.10am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Anwar Ibrahim has won Tambun with 49,625 votes. Ahmad Faizal Azumu (PN) trails with 45,889 votes, while Aminuddin Hanafiah (BN) has 28,140. Abdul Rahim Tahir (Pejuang) with 1,115 votes has lost the deposit.

2.45am: 17 more seats to go. Even though PH is leading with 73 seats, even if they make a clean sweep of the balance, it isn’t enough to hit 111. PN is in second place with 68 seats.

2.32am: [OFFICIAL] PN’s Abdul Ghani Ahmad wins the Jerlun seat with 31, 685 votes. Othman Aziz (BN) received 11,229. Other candidates who lost their deposits are Mohamed Fadzil Mohd Ali (PH) who received 6,149, and Mukhriz Mahathir (Pejuang) who received 3,144.

2.32am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Wan Azizah Wan Ismail wins the Bandar Tun Razak seat with 43,476 votes. Kamarudin Jaffar (PN) received 33,659 and Chew Yin Keen (BN) received 15,886.

2.23am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Azli Yusof wins Shah Alam with 61,409 votes. Afif Bahardin (PN) received 43,314, Isham Jalil (BN) received 28,266, and Rafique Rashid (Pejuang) received 2,781.

2.20am: [OFFICIAL] PN’s Fawwaz Md Jan wins the Permatang Pauh seat with 37,638 votes. Nurul Izzah Anwar (PH) received 32,366, Zaidi (BN) received 16,971, and Cikgu Nasir (Pejuang) received 473.

2.03am: [OFFICIAL] PN’s Saifuddin Abdullah wins the Indera Mahkota seat with 41,692 votes. Zuraidi Ismail (PH) received 33,293, Quek Tai Seong (BN) received 16,530, and Mohamad Nor Sundari (Pejuang) received 1,864.

2.13am: With 29 more parliamentary seats to be announced, it looks like no one coalition can secure a simple majority to form the government.

2.03am: [OFFICIAL] Warisan’s Mohd Shafie Apdal wins the Semporna seat with 28,702 votes. Nixon Abdul Habi (Parti Gabungan Rakyat) received 7,892, Arastam Pandorog (PH) received 1,848, and Ab Rajik Ab Hamid (Pejuang) received 467.

2.00am: [OFFICIAL] BN’s Mohamad Hasan wins the Rembau seat with 53,075 votes. Jufitri Joha (PH) received 33,178, Mohd Nazree Mohd Yunus (PN) received 21,875, S. Tinagaran @Cikgu Tina (PSM) received 779, and Ramly Awalludin (Pejuang) received 529.

1.55am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Anthony Loke wins the Seremban seat with 63,916 votes. Fadli Che Me (PN) received 33,075, Felicia Wong (BN) received 24,584, Mohamad Jani (Pejuang) received 1,336, and Izzat Lesly (Ind) received 373.

1.50am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Ramanan Ramakrishnan wins the Sungai Buloh seat with 50,943 votes. Khairy Jamaluddin (BN) received 48,250, Mohd Ghazali (PN) received 29,060, Akmal Yusoff (Pejuang) received 829, and Ahmad Jufliz (PRM) received 279. Independents Syed Razak Alsagoff and Sifu Linda received 165 and 113 respectively.

1.47am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Mohd Sabu wins the Kota Raja seat with 123,306 votes.  Mohamed Diah Baharun (PN) received 49,308, Kajendran (BN) received 49,308, Fahmi Bazlan Muda (Pejuang) received 2,063, and Sarah Afiqah (PRM) received 360. Independents P. Raveenthran, Kumar Karananedi, and Surendhar Selvaraju received 209, 163, and 106 respectively.

1.44am: [STATEMENT] BN chairman Ahmad Zahid Hamidi has released a statement saying they will set aside their differences to form a stable government.
“BN considers the result of GE15 as a major signal given by the rakyat towards us.
“However, BN will continue being committed and contribute to seeing that a stable government can be formed, we are ready to set aside our previously differing sentiments.”
He added that BN is committed to a good relationship between the Peninsular states, and Sabah and Sarawak, and are willing to be the bridge that strengthens this relationship.

1.36am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Aiman Athirah wins the Sepang seat with 56,264 votes. Rina Harun (BN) received 47,315, Anuar Basiran (BN) received 31,097, Che Asmah (Pejuang) received 2,337, Syahrul Amri (Ind) received 319, Daud Leong (Parti Utama Rakyat) received 264, M. Muneswaran (Ind) received 194, and Nageswaran Ravi (PRM) received 165.

1.30am: [OFFICIAL] PN’s Ustaz Hassan wins the Baling parliamentary seat with 64,493 votes. Azeez Abdul Rahim (BN) received 35,356, Johari Abdullah (PH) received 8,636, and Basir (Pejuang) received 579.

1.24am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Fahmi Fadzil wins the Lembah Pantai parliamentary seat with 35,359 votes. Ramlan Askolani (BN) received 21,447, Fauzi Abu Bakar (PN) received 19,098, and Asmah (Pejuang) received 810.

1.14am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Amirudin Shari wins the Gombak parliamentary seat with 72,267 votes. Azmin Ali (PN) received 59,538, Megat Zulkarnain (BN) received 30,723, Aziz Jamaludin (Pejuang) received 2,223, and Zulkifli (Ind) received 675.

1.10am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Syahredzan Johan wins the Bangi parliamentary seat with 141,568 votes. Nazrul Nazir (PN) received 71,867, Hoh Hee Lee (BN) received 25, 685, Ustaz Annuar (Pejuang) received 3,148, and Chee Chee Meng (PRM) received 752. Independents Dr Jamal, Fauzi Hasim, and Associate Prof. Suthan M received 676, 401, and 194 respectively

1.06am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Lee Chean Chung won Petaling Jaya with 50,575 votes. Theng Book (BN) received 32,736 votes, while Chew Hian Tat (BN) received 23,253 votes.

1.04am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Wong Chen wins the Subang parliamentary seat with 138,259 votes. Alex Ang (PN) received 23,185 and Kow (BN) received 16,539.

1.04am: [OFFICIAL] BN’s Ismail Sabri Yaakob wins the Bera parliamentary seat with 31,762 votes. Abas Awang (PH) received 15,067 and Dato Asmawi (PN) received 12,719.

12.49am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Adly Zahari wins the Alor Gajah parliamentary seat with 28,178 votes. Shahril Hamdan (BN) received 27,288, Pak Wan (PN) received 17,211, and Muhammad Nazriq Abdul Rahman (Pejuang) received 323.

12.40am: MyUndi.com says Ahmad Zahid Hamidi (BN) is in the lead in Bagan Datuk with 9,304 votes, followed by Samsul Iskandar (PH) with 8,017, Faiz Na’aman (PN) with 4,994, and Tawfik Ismail (Ind) with 124.

12.35am: MyUndi.com reports that Anwar Ibrahim (PH) has the lead in Tambun with 32,026 votes against Faizal Azmu (PN) with 26,698, Aminuddin Hanafiah (BN) with 16,275 and Rahim Tahir (Pejuang) with 656.

12.26am: According to MyUndi.com, PH’s Amirudin Shari is leading in Gombak with 33,540 votes against Azmin Ali (PN) with 23,260, Megat Zulkarnain (BN) with 12,834, and Aziz Jamaludin (Pejuang) with958.

12.15am: [OFFICIAL] BN’s Johari Ghani wins in Titiwangsa with 25,042 votes. Khalid Abd Samad (PH) received 20,420 votes, Dr Rosni Adam (PN) received 14,528 votes and Khairuddin Abu Hassan (Pejuang) received 888 votes.

12.14am: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Rodziah Ismail wins the Ampang parliamentary seat with 56,754 votes. Sasha Lyna (PN) received 27,073. Other candidates who lost their deposit are Ivone Low (BN) who received 11,509, Zuraida Kamaruddin (PBM) received 4,589, Dr Nurul Ashikin (Pejuang) received 2,633 and Bryan Lai (Parti Warisan Sabah) received 1,423. Independents Muhammad Shafiq, M. Raveen, and Tan Hua Meng received 188, 148, and 93 votes respectively.

12.08am: [OFFICIAL] PN’s Radzi Jidin wins the Putrajaya parliamentary seat with 16,002 votes. Tengku Adnan Tengku Mansor (BN) received 13,692, Noraishah Mydin (PH) received 5,988, Mohd Rosli (Pejuang) received 878, Samsudin PKPL (Ind) received 63, and Lim Fice Bee (Ind) received 20.

11.58pm: [OFFICIAL] PN’s Cikgu Rosli Hashim wins the Kulim-Bandar Baharu parliamentary seat with 34,469 votes. Saifuddin Nasution(PH) received 21,408, Muhar Hussain (BN) received 13,872, and Rizal (Pejuang) received 591.

11.54pm: [OFFICIAL] Langkawi has gone to Mohd Suhaimi Abdullah (PN) with 25,463 votes, followed by Armishah Siraj (BN) with 11,945 votes. Those who lost their deposits are Zabidi Yahya (PH) with 5,417, Mahathir Mohamad (Pejuang) with 4,566, and Abd Kadir (Ind) with 89.

11:37pm: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Lim Guan Eng wins the Bagan parliamentary seat with 55,797 votes. Alan Oh (PN) received 6,149, Tan Chuan Hong (BN) received 5,385, and Hafiz (Pejuang) received 1,323.

11.35pm: “Azmin” trends on Twitter as takes the lead in Gombak. Some netizens are also seen raising questions about a blackout that occurred at the counting station there.

11.31pm: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad wins the Kuala Selangor seat with 31,033 votes. Tengku Zafrul Aziz (BN) received 30,031, Ustaz Mohd Noor Shahar (PN) received 23,639, and YB Shaid Rosli (Pejuang) received 1,778.

11.29pm: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Liew Chin Tong wins the Iskandar Puteri seat with 96,819 votes. Jason Teoh (BN) garnered 36,783 votes and Jashen Tan (PN) has 30,078 votes.

11.27pm: [OFFICIAL] PAS’s Abdul Hadi Awang wins the Marang seat with 73,115 votes. Jasmira Othman (BN) gathered 31,386 votes, Ustaz Azhar (PH) has 4,140 votes, and Zarawi Sulong (Pejuang) has 427 votes.

11.23pm: [OFFICIAL] PH’s Rafizi Ramli wins the Pandan parliamentary seat with 74,002 votes. Fariqe Zubir (PN) received 25,706, Leong Kok Wee (BN) received 11,664, Ong Tee Keat (Warisan) received 2,323, and Nadia Hanifah (Pejuang) received 961.

11:17pm: “Nurul Izzah” trends on Twitter as netizens discuss the possibility of the PH candidate losing in Permatang Pauh, a seat that has previously been held by both her parents Anwar Ibrahim and Wan Azizah Wan Ismail.

11.15pm: [OFFICIAL] PAS’s Mohd Azizi Abu Naim wins the Gua Musang seat with 21,826 votes. BN’s Tengku Razaleigh has 21,663 votes, PH’s Abe Yo has 4,517 votes, and Pejuang’s Dr Adabi has 371 votes.

11.08pm: [OFFICIAL] BN’s Hishammuddin Hussein wins the Sembrong seat with 22,572 votes. Hasni Abas garnered (PH) 11,692 votes and Joe Aziz (PN) gathered 6,666 votes.

11.05pm: [OFFICIAL] Muda president Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman won the Muar seat with 19,961 votes. Ustaz Abdullah Husin(PN) collected 18,616 votes while Mohd Helmy Abd Latif (BN) has 14,581 votes.

10.56pm: [OFFICIAL] BN’s Datuk Hasni Mohammad won the Simpang Renggam seat with 18,312 votes. Maszlee Malik (PH) garnered 16,491 votes while Fazrul Kamat (PN) had 9,007 and Kamal Kismun (Pejuang) had 251 votes.

10.55pm: [OFFICIAL] PN Prime Minister candidate Muhyiddin Yasin has won his seat with 24,986 votes, beating Iskandar Shah (PH) who had 14,979, and Razali Ibrahim (BN) who had 14,426.

10:38pm: “Mahathir” is trending on Twitter as netizens discuss if the two-time PM will lose a parliamentary seat for only the 2nd time in his political career. The first was in 1969 during GE3.

10.23pm: Tenaga Nasional says there was a blackout in Gombak, but it was not due to a power cut.

Merujuk video gangguan elektrik di Kolej Vokasional Gombak (SM Teknik, Gombak).Bekalan TNB disahkan baik & teratur. Ianya berpunca dari kerosakan dalaman di pihak pengguna & disahkan pihak SPR. pic.twitter.com/SRBsd4L22Q— Tenaga Nasional (@Tenaga_Nasional) November 19, 2022

10.10pm: FMT reports that Anwar has taken over the lead against PN’s Faizal Azumu In Tambun.

JUST IN: In Tambun, Anwar overtakes Faizal Azumu— Free Malaysia Today (@fmtoday) November 19, 2022

10.09pm: PN’s Muhyiddin Yasin is unofficially leading the polls in Pagoh with 20,277 votes against PH’s Iskandar Shah and BN’s Razqli Ibrahim.

10.08pm: Awani reports that in Tambun, PH’s Anwar Ibrahim leads with 8,254 votes while PN’s Ahmad Faizal Azumu has 8,009 votes, BN’s Aminuddin Md Hanafiah has 4,771 votes, and Pejuang’s Abdul Rahim Tahir has 161 votes.

9.52pm: Awani reports that in Kota Bharu, PAS’s Takiyuddin Hassan leads with 4,433 votes while PH’s Hafidzah Mustakim has 3,379 votes, BN’s Rosmadi Ismail has 2,094 votes, Putra’s Che Musa Che Omar has 60 votes, PRM’s Tan Boon Kian @ Andy Tan has 16 votes and Independent candidate, Izat Bukhary Ismail Bukhary has 11 votes.

9.35pm: Bagan Datuk where BN’s Zahid Hamidi is contesting against PN’s Faiz Na’aman, PH’s Samsul Iskandar and Independent candidate Tawfik Ismail, is trending on Twitter as netizens anxiously await for results.

9.39pm: Awani reports that in Sungai Buloh, BN’s Khairy Jamaluddin leads with 2,584 votes while PH’s Ramanan Ramakrishnan has 2,197 votes, PN’s Mohd Ghazali Md Hamin has 1,474 votes, Pejuang’s Akmal Yusoff has 37 votes, PRM’s Ahmad Jufliz has 17 votes and Bebas candidates, Nurhaslinda Basri and Syed Razak Alsagoff has 3 and 0 votes respectively.

9.20pm: Awani reports that in Rembau, BN’s Mohamad Hasan leads with 6,827 votes while PH’s Jufitri Joha has 2,956 votes, PN’s Mohd Nazree Mohd Yunus has 2,393 votes, PSM’s S. Tinagaran @Cikgu Tina has 82 votes, and Pejuang’s Ramly Awalludin has 62 votes.

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9:27pm: MalaysiaKini reports that PH’s Kelvin Yii has unofficially retained his seat in Bandar Kuching with 48,548 votes, beating SUPP’s Kho Tech Wan who has 12,575 votes.

TAK RASMI – SARAWAK9pm: PH mengekalkan kerusi Bandar Kuching melalui penyandang Kelvin Yii.— Malaysiakini (BM) (@mkini_bm) November 19, 2022

9:23pm: @MyUndi_my reports that as of 9.02pm, PH has unofficially attained 54 seats ahead of PN (31), BN (18), and GPS (22).

#PRU15 #GE15 #MandatRakyat #Mandat2022 pic.twitter.com/Stzth94R2B— MyUndi (@MyUndi_my) November 19, 2022

9.20pm: Awani reports in P099 Ampang, PH’s Rodziah Ismail leads with 6,975 votes while PN’s Sasha Lyna Abdul Latif has 1,485 votes, BN’s Ivone Low Yi Wen has 1,006 votes, PBM’s Zuraida Kamaruddin has 353 votes, Warisan’s Bryan Lai has 337 votes, and Pejuang’s Nurul Ashikin Mabahwi has 161 votes. Independents Tan Hua Meng, Muhammad Shafiq Izwan Mohd Yunos, and M. Raveen drummed up 13, 11, and 7 votes respectively.

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9.15pm: Awani reports that in Pagoh, PH’s Iskandar Shah Abdul Rahman leads with 6,700 votes while PN’s Muhyiddin Md Yasin has 5,761 votes, and BN’s Razali Ibrahim has 3,555 votes.

9.12pm: PH’s Amirudin Shari leads the race in Gombak with 12,687 votes, while former PKR man and current PN candidate Azmin Ali is in second place with 8,157 votes. BFM reports that Megat Zulkarnain (BN) is third with 5,220 votes while Jamaludin Md Tahir (GTA) and Independent candidate Zulkifli Ahmad is in fourth and fifth place with 401 and 92 votes respectively.

Unofficial results: Amirudin Shari is leading in Gombak with 12,687 votes. – Azmin Ali (PN) – 8,157– Megat Zulkarnain (BN) – 5,220– Jamaludin Md Tahir (GTA) – 401– Zulkifli Ahmad (Bebas) – 92 pic.twitter.com/efNl3in4og— BFM News (@NewsBFM) November 19, 2022

9.10pm: Awani reports in Tambun, PN’s Ahmad Faizal Azumu leads with 3,042 votes while BN’s Aminuddin Md Hanafiah has 1,500 votes, PH’s Anwar Ibrahim has 1,074 votes and Pejuang’s Abdul Rahim Tahir has 42 votes.

9.05pm: According to MyUndi, PH’s Rafizi Ramil is leading the polls in P100 Pandan with 3,758 votes against BN’s Leong Kok Wee (2,580), PN’s Farique Zubir (448) and Warisan’s Ong Tee Keat (168).

#PRU15 #GE15 #MandatRakyat #Mandat2022 pic.twitter.com/hhRxUneL1P— MyUndi (@MyUndi_my) November 19, 2022

9.02pm: MalaysiaKini reports that PH has unofficially secured seats in Bagan, Tanjong and Bukit Mertajam in Penang, as well as the Bukit Bintang seat in Kuala Lumpur.
DAP Chairman Lim Guan Eng won his seat in Bagan while his sister, Lim Hui Ying won the seat in Tanjong. Over in Bukit Mertajam, Steven Sim emerged as the winner while Fong Kui Lin won in Bukit Bintang.

9.00pm: PH’s Dr Dzulkefly Ahmad is said to be unofficially leading in Kuala Selangor against BN’s Tengku Zafrul Aziz (2869), PN’s Mohd Noor Shahar (1691) and Pejuang’s Shaid Rosli. – Source: Myundi

8.56pm: Awani reports that in Marang, PAS’s Abdul Hadi Awang leads with 6,689 votes while BN’s Jasmira Othman has 3,297 votes, PH’s Azhar Abdul Shukur has 275 votes, and Pejuang’s Zarawi Sulong has 64 votes.

8.55pm: As of 7.15pm, Awani reports Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and BN deputy Datuk Seri Mohamad Hasan are leading in Bera and Rembau parliamentary seats respectively.

8.53pm: BN’s Wee Ka Siong is unofficially ahead with 16,365 votes against PH’s Sheikh Omar (15,253) and PN’s Syafiq Aziz (9838) at P148 Ayer Hitam, Johor. Source: Myundi

8.46pm: In Petra Jaya, MalaysiaKini is calling it an unofficial win for GPS’ Fadillah Yusof with around 45,000 votes which is more than 50 per cent of the the votes. PH’s Sopian Julaihi is reportedly in second place with around 11,000 votes.

8.47pm: PN candidate Mohd Rashid Hasnon is losing the race in Batu Pahat with 15,618 votes against PH’s Onn Abu Bakar who is leading with 29,591 votes. Barisan Nasional is in third place with 12,972 votes, while PRM only received 196 votes.
MalaysiaKini reports that 61% of the votes have been counted.

TAK RASMI – JOHOR8.30pm: PKR mendahului di BATU PAHAT dengan 29,591, diikuti PN, dan BN. Calon PN di sini ialah Mohd Rashid Hasnon yang berpaling tadah dari PKR ke Bersatu. 61 peratus undi sudah dikira.Lanjut sini: https://t.co/pZnipVZswi pic.twitter.com/Pjsf9XObXu— Malaysiakini (BM) (@mkini_bm) November 19, 2022

8.46pm: Awani reports that in Jerlun, PN’s Abdul Ghani Ahmad leads with 1,388 votes while BN’s Othman Aziz has 438 votes, PH’s Mohamed Fadzil Mohd Ali has 357 votes, and Pejuang’s Mukhriz Mahathir has 145 votes.

8.38pm: Unofficial results from MyUndi:
PH – 51 seatsPN – 21 seatsBN – 18 seatsGPS – 21 seats

8.31pm: PH Segambut candidate Hannah Yeoh says that the party can’t share the results for the constituency because Presiding Officers do not want to sign Form 14.
According to MalaysiaKini, Form 14 is also known as the ‘Voting Statement Form After the Counting of Votes’, and shows the number of votes counted.
The form needs to be signed by the Electoral Officer at the polling station to confirm the vote count.

Segambut : No results coming in because Presiding Officers (KTM) do not want to sign Form 14 for our PACAs— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) November 19, 2022

8.30pm: Both Awani and MyUndi are reporting that in Gombak, PH’s Amirudin Shari is ahead with 12,687, followed by PN’s Azmin Ali with 8,157, and BN’s Megat Zulkarnain Omardin with 5,220.

8.20pm: In Langkawi, MyUndi says that BN’s Armishah Siraj leads with 1,693 against PN’s Mohd Suhaimi Abdulllah with 1,400, followed by PH’s Zabidi Yahya with 269 and Pejuang’s Mahathir Mohamad with 222.

8.18pm: Awani reports that in Muar, MUDA’s Syed Saddiq is ahead with 7,667 votes, but other candidates aren’t far behind with PN’s Abdullah Husin already having 5,466 and BN’s Mohd Helmy Abd Latif having 4,514.

8.14pm: Awani reports that in Pandan, PN’s Muhammad Farique Zubir Albakri has 764 votes, a small lead against PH’s Rafizi Ramli who has 695.

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8.13pm: Malaysiakini reports that in Gombak, PH claims its candidate Amirudin Shari has 8,980 votes against PN’s Azmin Ali, who has 5,991.

8.06pm: In Tanjong Manis, Awani reports that GPS’s Yusuf Abd Wahab has an early lead with 10,545 votes against PH’s Zainab Suhaili who has 1,913.

8.05pm: In Tambun, MyUndi gives PN’s Ahmad Faizal Azumu an early lead with 2,652 votes followed by BN’s Aminuddin Hanafiah with 1,237 votes. PH’s Prime Minister candidate Anwar Ibrahim trails with 321 votes.

8.04pm: Awani reports that PH’s Akmal Nasir has the lead in Johor Bahru with 4,063 votes so far. There are 136,368 registered voters in the parliamentary constituency.

8.00pm: Awani reports that PH’s Lim Lip Eng has an early and comfortable lead in Kepong with 1,804 votes while other candidates are still in the double digits. However, the constituency has 94,285 voters.

https://twitter.com/501Awani/status/1593933458169942017

7.56pm: Unofficial puts PH’s Liew Chin Tong ahead of his two opponents in Iskandar Puteri, a seat formerly held by DAP stalwart Lim Kit Siang. Liew faces BN’s Datuk Jason Teoh and PN’s Jashen Tan. Source: Myundi

7.42pm: Behind the scenes – take a look at the Election Commision’s live coverage of what happens after polls close.

Saksikan secara LIVE yang dibawakan khas oleh Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysiahttps://t.co/OjzV57brnj pic.twitter.com/Wl9qc5IxTO— Suruhanjaya Pilihan Raya Malaysia (@sprgovmy) November 19, 2022

7.30pm: News organisations are giving Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu a very early lead over Pakatan Harapan’s (PH) Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim in Tambun, Perak.

https://twitter.com/501Awani/status/1593928175171821568

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“We Followed KKM Guidelines,” Malaysian Airlines Explains Why Passenger From KL To Pahang Had A Pink Quarantine Tag On

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Addressing concerns that a passenger wearing a pink Covid-19 quarantine wristband was spotted on one of its flights from Kuala Lumpur to Pahang, Malaysian Airlines (MAB) said that proper procedure was followed in allowing the passenger on board to proceed with the journey.

Read More: Man With Pink Covid-Quarantine Wristband Spotted On Malaysian Airlines Flight To Pahang
An MAB representative told TRP that the male passenger who was seen with a pink quarantine tag on his wrist during a flight from KL to Kuantan on 2 January was actually on a connecting flight from Cambodia.
Malaysia Airlines wishes to clarify that a passenger wearing a pink tag on its flight as claimed in a social media post, started his journey with the airline from Phnom Penh via flight MH755 on 2 January 2022 to Kuala Lumpur with an onward connection to Kuantan via MH1276 on the same day.MAB representative.
They said that the correct procedures were followed according to the Health Ministry’s (KKM) guidelines for local and international travellers entering the country who were found to be asymptomatic and pointed us out to KKM’s official “Guidelines For Entry Point Screening Of Travellers” that’s available online.
MAB explained that the passenger was given the all-clear to continue with his transit from Phnom Penh to Kuantan after being assessed by the Port of Entry (POE) Health and Quarantine Office in KL.
As per the Ministry of Health, Malaysia (KKM) Guideline Annex 9 (Guidelines For The Entry Point Screening of Travellers (Screening for COVID-19) refer to C. Screening Procedure at International Points of Entry (POE) For Travellers and Airline Crews (Flow chart – Appendix 4A) 2.2 Management of travellers at POE).MAB representative.
Basically, the guideline state that asymptomatic travellers must undergo an RT-PCR test and be assessed whether they needed to be placed into home quarantine.
Asymptomatic travellers are provided with a digital Observation and Surveillance Order or HSO that’ll be updated on their MySejahtera mobile application.
They are then required to wear an HSO wristband and home quarantine for seven days unless they are required to be placed into a designated KKM quarantine station (QS) for the same amount of time.
Individuals who are unvaccinated or have not completed their vaccinations are immediately placed into QS for a period of 10 days.
Symptomatic travellers, however, are required to undergo more rigorous checking.
The guideline states that those showing symptoms of coronavirus must be assessed on the severity of their symptoms.
Travellers with mild symptoms are required to undergo an RT-PCR test, and if the tests are positive, they will be referred to a certified medical team for further management.
If they test negative, they will be handed a digital HSO, wear the wristband and be required to quarantine themselves at home or placed into a designated QS, depending on approval from the authorities.
Individuals with moderate or severe symptoms are immediately referred to a certified medical team for further management.
HSO wristbands are to be removed by KKM’s associated district health office once the quarantine period has ended.
(Credit: KKM)
KKM’s guidelines further state that travellers transiting from abroad at any Malaysian POE are allowed to proceed to their domestic destinations, except those who’ve tested positive with Covid-19, showing symptoms of the disease or had close contact with the infected.
MAB also wishes to reiterate its commitment to providing safe and comfortable journeys to passengers and crew guided by proper health procedures placed by KKM, the World Health Organization (WHO), the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) and the International Air Transport Association (IATA).

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Source:
GUIDELINES FOR THE ENTRY POINT SCREENING OF TRAVELLERS (SCREENING FOR COVID-19)
Flow Chart for Screening and Quarantine of Malaysian Returnees / International Travellers at Point of Entry during Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO)


Not Enough Women In Senior Positions In Malaysia?

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Globally, while there is a heightened awareness of gender equality, in particular, for women empowerment, there is still a lack of women in senior positions in Malaysia, a new report says.

The Grant Thornton International Business Report: Women in Business 2023 states that only 40 percent of senior management positions in this country are held by women, the percentage remaining the same as the previous year’s.
As reported by Bernama, Grant Thornton partner of quality management Silvia Tan said:
While progress on the overall number of women in senior leadership continues, it is slow in Malaysia, which is something to be concerned about. Research also reveals that our progress is at risk of regressing.Grant Thornton partner of quality management Silvia Tan
Additionally, the report also found that on a global scale, 32.4 percent of senior management positions in mid-market businesses are now held by women.
This is an increase of half a percentage point since 2022 and just 13 percentage points since the research was first undertaken in 2004.Grant Thornton partner of quality management Silvia Tan
Tan also told Bernama that, at the rate we are currently at, women will only hold 34 percent of senior leadership positions around the world by 2025.
Based on the World Economic Forum’s Global Gender Gap report, it will take another 132 years to address the global gender gap.Grant Thornton partner of quality management Silvia Tan
The report also pointed out that working models have a significant impact on the number of women in senior management.
Following the Covid-19 pandemic, it found that 45 percent of businesses are now purely office-based while 52 percent have hybrid and flexible approaches and the remaining three percent home-based.
According to Tan, with close to half of businesses back to being office-based, this impacts the progress to promote female leadership.
This is because without flexible working practices, they tend to be less attractive to senior women.
If those businesses don’t embrace hybrid or flexible ways of working, women may drop out of their current positions and consider working part-time or even starting their own ventures.Grant Thornton partner of quality management Silvia Tan
Moreover, the report also found that amid a global skills shortage and talent crisis, businesses that adopt flexible working models may also reap the benefits of improved cross-border working and access to a larger talent pool such as people with disabilities, those living in geographically remote locations or people seeking better work-life balance.
On the other hand, Tan also pointed out that companies that comply with their Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) goals tend to have higher female representation and are less likely to exaggerate their sustainability credentials.
Women in senior leadership tend to be more open and honest about their companies’ ESG performance and are less prone to greenwashing as they are more likely than men to speak out against unethical behaviour as well as support environmentally-conscious decisions.Grant Thornton partner of quality management Silvia Tan
The report surveyed senior leaders from 5,000 businesses between Oct and Nov last year across 29 economies.
If you would like a copy of the full report, it can be downloaded here.

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FBI Fugitive Wanted For Child Sex Exploitation Arrested In Kepong

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After 6 years, a US fugitive, wanted for child sexual exploitation and other crimes, was finally arrested in Kepong thanks to the cooperation between the Royal Malaysia Police and the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).

According to the FBI, 38-year-old Scott Barry Uchida was wanted for second-degree rape, second-degree rape of a child, promoting commercial sexual abuse of a minor, and third-degree rape of a child in King County, Seattle, Washington.
In January 2018, the Kirkland Police Department opened an investigation into the commercial sexual exploitation, rape, and unlawful imprisonment of three juvenile victims between summer 2015 and January 2018.FBI
The Investigation
Uchida’s became a suspect after a 15-year-old victim reported to a Kirkland Police Department school resource officer that two men had raped, forced into prostitution, and made her recruit others.
“Uchida, who was determined to be one of the men, met the victim through the social media application meetme.com when she was 12 years old.
“Uchida took the victim to a Seattle apartment where he threatened violence against her and her family members and held her against her will.
“In March 2021, the Kirkland Police Department requested FBI Seattle’s assistance in locating Uchida, who was thought to have fled the country,” wrote the FBI.
Deported
Bukit Aman CID director Abdul Jalil Hassan said the fugitive was deported on Wednesday (June 23) via a US military aircraft at Subang Airport, Selangor and that so far, there are no reports of sexual offences by Uchida in Malaysia.
He added that Uchida was able to enter Malaysia because he was only wanted in the US and no Interpol Red Notice was issued against him.

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“Why Is The Large Hole Left Uncovered?” Boy Falls Through Hole At ‘River Of Life’

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Due to the heat in Malaysia, sometimes it’s just much more comfortable and enjoyable to take a walk at night with the family.

One of the more popular places is none other than the River of Life near Masjid Jamek Sultan Abdul Samad with its colourful lights.
However, a woman’s laidback outing with her family quickly turned into chaos and it was all recorded on video.
korang kalau bawak anak dtg river of life KL hati2 lah. rupanya ramai bebudak dah jd mangsa jatuh dlm lubang tu pic.twitter.com/DoVecCb7mN— MALAYSIA MOST VIRALL (@MALAYSIAVIRALL) January 20, 2022
In the video, her young nephew could be seen standing near the water behind the fence before falling through a hole and disappearing from sight.
Fortunately, the boy’s father jumped in and managed to get the boy out of the water safely.
Imagine if the water current was strong, my nephew would have been washed away to the river.The woman wrote in her TikTok video.
Due to this incident, a netizen sarcastically said the river should be renamed the River of Death.

Twitter users wondered why the hole was left uncovered and suggested the relevant authorities take action before any more harm comes to other people.

The people online also pointed out that the water below is just a shallow fish pond and not the river.
Nevertheless, it’s just as dangerous to young children.
Actually dekat bawah lubang tu bukan sungai, tapi kolam ikan hiasan tepi sungai tu je and tak dalam pun. Tapi still bahaya la untuk budak budak. Tak paham kenapa dia design pagar tu jadi macamtu sampai ada ruang untuk lubang tu.— تڤوڠ ڤليتا 🇲🇾 (@afarefabadi) January 21, 2022
The woman who posted the video added that the least the authorities could do was to cordon the area with a net.
Thankfully, the area has been cordoned off with some plastic road dividers for the time being.
Pegi semalam dia dah tutup macamni pic.twitter.com/B91e3u5RtS— ena (@vinvv_) January 21, 2022
The incident also serves as another timely reminder to be vigilant about the whereabouts of young children at all times.

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Over 1 Million Malaysian Children Are Not In School & Other Problems With The Education System, Says Former Minister

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Former Education Minister and independent Member of Parliament (MP) Dr. Maszlee Malik acknowledges that the national education program is plagued with deeply rooted problems stemming from the country’s socioeconomic and political issues.

Lamenting his experience in office, Maszlee revealed that there are over 1 million Malaysian born children who are not in school.
On a rather cryptic statement made on social media, Maszlee explains that while the country continues to bicker about the state of the education system, there are layers of issues that are yet to be addressed involving the rate of childhood poverty and the number of inadequate education facilities across the nation.
A primary school classroom in Sarawak.(Sarawak Voice)
He revealed that there are 2.7 million children from poor Malaysian families who don’t have enough money for school spending and that there are still hundreds of schools across the country that are in deplorable conditions.
These are layers of problems that are related to bigger issues of poverty, social issues, family issues and financial problems that swell up like cancer in our schools today.Dr. Maszlee via Facebook
Maszlee also shares his concern about the Covid-19 pandemic and its impact on the future of our nation.
When all of us are worried about the economic slowdown which has fallen to a deficit, this is also when the education of our children is compromised, intentionally or otherwise… We all know and realise that education is the pillar of nation-building. Ruin education, ruin the future, ruin the country.Dr. Maszlee via Facebook

Largest national expenditure
In 2019, Malaysia spent RM60.2 million or 19.1% of our national budget on education, making it the largest share of government expenditure that year.
The financial allocation made to the national education’s program is said to be on par with the spending made by developed countries such as Germany and Finland.
Best school bus ever? Pupils riding a sampan on their way to school in Sarawak.(mStar)
Daif and deplorable?
Data from the Department of Statistics (DOSM) showed that there were 9.3 million children under the age of 18 in Malaysia as of 2019.
Records from the Education Ministry (MOE) showed a total of 4,734,257 million students being enrolled into public pre, primary and secondary schools across the country that same year.
MOE data as of 2019 also show that there are a total 633 primary and secondary schools categorised as “daif” or in a deplorable state as well as more than 480,000 pupils receiving aid via the government Supplemental Food Plan (RMT) in 2018.
Meanwhile, reports from the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF) in 2017 indicated that there are 51% of children between the ages of 5 and 6-years-old as well as 2% between the ages of 7 and 17-years-old, from low-income families in Kuala Lumpur alone, who were not enrolled in school.
Another UNICEF study from 2017 also revealed that 1 in 6 children on the pre-school level in the state of Sabah are not receiving formal education due to them being considered stateless or undocumented individuals.

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Source:
Budget 2019
Children Out of School
CHILDREN STATISTICS, MALAYSIA, 2019
Ouick Facts Malaysian Education Statistics
SENARAI SEKOLAH DAIF
Bilangan Murid Penerima Bantuan Rancangan Makanan Tambahan
Children Without


Open Trash Burning In Selangor Ends Up Burning A Whole Myvi Instead

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A Perodua Myvi ended up being on fire after the flames made their way from a pile of nearby burning rubbish to the vehicle.

Based on reports from Berita Harian, the incident happened in Parit 3 Timur, Sungai Panjang, Selangor.
Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Assistant Director of Operations Hafisham Mohd Noor was quoted saying that his department received the emergency call at 10.46 am.
He mentioned that a team of four members from the Sungai Besar Fire and Rescue Station (BBP) was rushed to the location to put out the fire.
Hafisham was also quoted by Harian Metro saying that the fire was successfully extinguished but the vehicle is 90% damaged due to the incident.
At the time of the incident, the 38-year-old car owner was inside his family’s house. The fire was caused by burning rubbish and is believed to have spread to the vehicle. The owner of the vehicle tried to put out the fire using a fire extinguisher but failed. He then called the fire department.Selangor Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) Assistant Director of Operations Hafisham Mohd Noor

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