Malaysia’s Parliament Is Dissolved To Make Way For General Elections

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob announced the dissolution of the 14th Parliament of Malaysia on Monday (10 October), after which elections must be held within the next 60 days.

According to the Bera MP, he had an audience with the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, yesterday, to seek the dissolution of the Parliament.
“In line with Article 40(2)(b) and 55(2) of the Federal Constitution, the Yang di-Petuan Agong agreed with my request for the Parliament to be dissolved,” Ismail said in a live telecast announcement in Putrajaya today.
He also said that he had advised all state governments except Sarawak, Sabah, Johor and Melaka to dissolve their state legislative assembly together with the Parliament.
This, said Ismail, in order not to burden the rakyat as well as to save the government from spending further for separate elections.
“The dates of the nomination, campaign period and the date of the election will be decided by the Election Commission.”
Ismail said that among the reasons for the election is to return the power to the people as the current government had been deemed as a ‘backdoor government’ by its detractors.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob. (Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
This is all happening despite the 2023 Budget having yet to be passed in Dewan Rakyat.
Last Friday, Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz tabled the 2023 Budget in Dewan Rakyat, announcing an allocation of RM372.3 billion, an increase of RM40.2 billion compared to the previous year, making it the biggest budget so far in the nation’s history.
Due to the timing of the dissolution, Budget 2023 will be the second budget tabled by the Malaysian government that will only be voted on by MPs after a general election is called.
Similarly, Budget 2000 was also passed after the 1999 General Election was called.
The budget was tabled on 29 October 1999 but the Parliament was dissolved on 11 November, while the election was held on 29 November the same year. Budget 2000 was only re-tabled on 25 February 2000.

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Why Malaysia And Thailand Don’t Share The Same Time Zone When They Technically Should

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With domestic travel slowly opening up, international travel will surely follow.

While we could easily cross borders physically to parts of Thailand from our neighbouring states like Perlis, Kedah, Perak and Kelantan, the moment you cross, clocks are set an hour behind.
How is it that some places that are so close geographically, follow a different time zone?
Same longitudinal zone, different history
If we are purely basing time zones on where a place lies longitudinally, Malaysia should fall within the GMT +7:00 time zone.
Why it doesn’t, dates back to history and if you have the time, we’ve got the reason.
It all goes back 120 years ago in 1901 when Malaysia (and Singapore) was known as the Federated Malay States and Straits Settlements adopted British Malayan Mean Time, which was based on Singapore Mean Time (GMT +6:55).
The reason for the change was to schedule issues that arose from the increase of rail, postal and telegraph links between Britain’s various colonial possessions on the Malay peninsula.
1905 –  Singapore Mean Time was rounded up to GMT +07:00 and renamed to British Malayan Standard Time.1933 – Daylight Standard Time (GMT +07:20) was adopted to give labourers more leisure time after work by moving clocks forward.1941 – Time changed again and was amended to GMT +07:30 which was also the first time Malaya shared the same time zone as North Borneo and Sarawak.
One country, two time zones
The Straits Times from 16 September 1963(Credit: AirAsia)
On the day when Malaya, North Borneo(Sabah), Sarawak, and Singapore became the Malaysian federation on 16 September 1963, the two landmasses once again had different time zones with peninsular Malaysia keeping to GMT +07:30 while Sabah and Sarawak went 30 minutes ahead to GMT +08:00.
And then it was one (time) again
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As a post by Quora user Zi Jian Yow puts it, this was obviously a headache for Malaysian government agencies and businesses so when Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad became Prime Minister in 1981, he suggested that Peninsular Malaysia turn their clocks 30 minutes forward to UTC +08:00 to join Sabah and Sarawak.
The time change would also align Malaysia’s timezone with Greater China – a boon for the stock market and the business community.
Even though Singapore left the federation in 1965, their Prime Minister at the time Lee Kuan Yew agreed with the time change and followed suit.
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On 31 December 1981 at 11:30 pm, everyone in Peninsular Malaysia and Singapore turned their clocks to midnight (UTC +08:00) and welcomed the New Year half an hour early.
And that my friends are the reasons why it’s 4 pm here in Malaysia (at time of writing) and not 3 pm like it is in Thailand and other neighbouring countries that share the same longitudinal line that constitutes a time zone.
Read More: The Forgotten History Of Malaysia’s 6 Timezone Changes

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2 Mâ€™sians arrested at KLIA2 trying to smuggle 1.05kg of meth to S. Korea

Two men were apprehended at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport 2 (KLIA2) over the weekend for trying to smuggle syabu out of the country.
According to police, the two locals aged 27 and 38, were detained as they were going through Customsâ€™ security scanners.
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The men were apparently outbound for Busan, South Korea.

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KLIA narcotics division police had noticed the duo acting suspiciously before apprehending the men and discovering the methamphetamine weighing around 1.05kg hidden in one of the suspectâ€™s shoes.
The accomplice, however, didnâ€™t have any drugs on him but was also taken away to assist investigations.
It is estimated that the market value of syabu in Busan goes for about RM250,000 per kilo.
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Both men have been remanded for seven days and are currently investigated under Section 39B of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
Police also mentioned that the men might have only been mere mules recruited by the illegal drug ring.
Though the Malaysian government is making progressive moves towards the decriminalization of personal drug possession and taking steps in creating a modern and rational drug policy, the illegal drug trade continues to remain a stain on the nationâ€™s image.

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Malaysia remains a hotspot in the global drug ring, acting as a pitstop for illicit drug trafficking syndicates to move drugs across the world.
Global markets such as Indonesia, China, Japan, Korea, and Australia are among the countries that are in constant need of the supply provided by the Golden Triangle states.

Catch this special report revealing insight into the dark world of the illicit drug trade and how it impacts the lives of normal everyday Malaysians in terrible and terrifying ways.


Malaysians grieve: Rukun Negara co-creator dies at 82

Malaysians are disheartened by the loss of national historian and
prominent academic Professor Emeritus Tan Sri
Khoo Kay Kim who died today at the age of 82.
While reports by the MalayMail stated that his passing was due to heart complications, The Star reports that Khoo had died of lung failure on early Tuesday morning at the University Malaya Medical Centre, Kuala Lumpur.
A graduate of Universiti Malaya, the well known author and scholar remained an esteemed figure in academia for over 50 years, well throughout his retirement.
“Education is not based on theories. It must be learnt by going out of the classroom.
“It is not about passing exam, but it goes beyond that,” he was once quoted as saying by The Star.
Khoo will forever be memorialized as one of the instrumental names in the drafting and creation of the Rukun Negara â€“ Malaysiaâ€™s declaration of national philosophy â€“ following racial riots in the 70â€™s.
True Malaysians would not have forgotten the words etched behind almost every school exercise book and reciting the Rukun Negara during Monday school assembly.(Pic Credit – thesmartlocal.com)
Malaysians across cyberspace can been seen expressing their condolences and grief at the lost of a national icon.

Prof. Khoo Kay Kim was one of our most balanced and serious historian we ever had.
We lost a great Malaysian. Peace 🙁
â€” Anas Zubedy (@AnasZubedy) May 28, 2019

Ucapan takziah kepada keluarga mendiang Prof Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim.
Hari ini kita kehilangan seorang sejarawan ulung.
Terima kasih atas jasa dan bakti yang dicurahkan buat negara tercinta.
â€” Syahredzan Johan (@syahredzan) May 28, 2019

My deepest condolence to family members of the late Prof Khoo Kay Kim.A great loss to Malaysian history and nation. He was brave and honest .He wanted the true Malaysian spirit to rise for a better Malaysia.I will truly miss your love for the Truth Sir.  Tq Prof😢@WanEmirAstar pic.twitter.com/KljqBhJ3e5
â€” Datin Mastura Yazid (@MasturaYazid_) May 28, 2019

Figures in the national social-political scene were also seen paying their respects to the late philosopher through social media.

Pemergian Profesor Emeritus Dr Khoo Kay Kim merupakan kehilangan cukup besar buat rakyat Malaysia.
Beliau contoh unggul rakyat Malaysia, mempamerkan bagaimana untuk menjadi rakyat yang terbaik.
Salam takziah buat keluarga mendiang dan seluruh rakyat Malaysia. pic.twitter.com/OYnevdqXNI
â€” Dr Wan Azizah Ismail (@drwanazizah) May 28, 2019

My deepest condolences to the family of the late Professor Emeritus Tan Sri Dr Khoo Kay Kim.
His passing is indeed a loss to us. A great historian and a true Malaysian. pic.twitter.com/3ueTWEvkWD
â€” Mohd Najib Tun Razak (@NajibRazak) May 28, 2019

Khoo is survived by his wife Puan Sri Rathi Khoo and three sons – Eddin, Rubin and Mavin.


You Won’t Believe How Easy It Is To Be A Digital Nomad

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Long gone are the days when workers were confined to the office. They would get up early, make the stressful commute to work, put in their eight hours, and then make their long way home. But now things are very different.

Advances in technology have enabled us to enjoy a more flexible working arrangement. It is not only possible to work from home or a nearby coffee shop, but it’s actually more convenient. Remote working allows you to be less restricted, and saves you time otherwise spent travelling to a fixed workplace.
There might be some of you that are still not sold on the convenience of working remotely. But for those of us who are seasoned remote workers, there are a few essential things we’ve learnt along the way to make working from anywhere a breeze.
Lean, mean, machine
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Having a laptop is a no-brainer, but you’ll be surprised how many times we’ve wanted to pull our hairs out over a slow-performing laptop when trying to get our work done. We can’t stress enough the importance of investing in a reliable machine that’s powerful, and lightweight.
So if you’re considering taking your WFH office on the road, the new ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404) makes light work of any task – thanks to its powerful multitasking abilities of the latest 13th Gen Intel Core i9-13900H processor combined with 32 GB of fast LPDDR5 RAM.
Additionally, the Zenbook 14X OLED delivers high-performance graphics powered by NVIDIA GeForce RTX 3050 to make productivity, and more graphically-intensive workloads such as video editing or even some light gaming on the side, a breeze.
The advanced ASUS IceCool cooling system allows users to control the balance between performance and fan noise. Switch between Performance, Whisper, and Standard modes depending on your workload for the day.
Bulky chargers are so last year
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One plight all digital nomads share is finding a spot to work near a power outlet. And if they’re all taken, we gamble on our laptop not dying on us in a few hours. We’re also used to carrying big laptop chargers everywhere we go.
But with the new Zenbook 14X OLED, we don’t have to worry about power outlets. And no more carrying around a bulky charger!
The Zenbook 14X OLED boasts a long-lasting 70 Wh battery that gives you all-day long power and fast-charging capabilities with USB-C Easy Charge, which allows a flexible choice of standard 5-20V USB-C chargers.
Enjoy ultrafast charging with any PD (Power Delivery) certified charger, or juice up the device on the go with airline chargers, portable chargers, or power banks.
Nice to see, nice to hold
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Working remotely doesn’t mean that you have to compromise the aesthetics of your work setup. There’s a correlation between the aesthetics of your workplace and productivity, so choose your accessories wisely!
The Zenbook 14X OLED is incredibly thin and lightweight, weighing in at 1.5kg with a profile of 16.9mm. It’s not just portable, it also looks beautiful. The Kintsugi-inspired design of the Zenbook 14X OLED features a new ASUS monogram that’s laser-etched into the lid of the laptop, combining a modern design with a sense of timelessness.
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The Sandstone Beige finish of the Zenbook 14X OLED premieres a remarkable new Plasma Electrolytic Oxidation (PEO) coating process that creates a luxurious ceramic-like coating, with an 8H hardness that shuns fingerprints and is resistant to fade and wear. This laptop’s durability allows you to stay on top of your work, no matter where you’re working from.
And when we say nice to see, we mean more than just the outlook or the design. You will also enjoy more apparent and vivid colours with the 14.5-inch NanoEdge OLED HDR Pantone Validated display, with a faster 120 Hz refresh rate.
But the most useful and important feature for remote worker bees is that the display is certified for eye care by TÜV Rheinland and SGS with low blue-light emissions, ensuring that the user’s eyes are comfortable even during long viewing sessions.
Time to mobilize your work life
With new technologies such as the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED giving us all the more reasons to be, and stay, as digital nomads, it’s pretty clear that the pros of remote working outweigh the cons.
Get your hands on the Zenbook 14X OLED and improve your work life. The 13th Gen Intel Core i7-13700H-powered ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED (UX3404) in both Inkwell Gray and Sandstone Beige are already available for purchase, priced at RM5,999.
The other variants will be arriving on shelves by early April, with the Core i5-13500H variant priced at RM4,999, and the top-of-the-line option, featuring the Intel Core i9-13900H and GeForce RTX 3050, priced at RM6,999.
Visit the ASUS Malaysia website for more information on the ASUS Zenbook 14X OLED, or follow their Facebook and Instagram pages.

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TMJ Offers The Position Of JDT CEO To Khairy

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The owner of Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT) and Tunku Mahkota Johor (TMJ), Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim, has offered Khairy Jamaluddin to be the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of JDT.

TMJ made the offer on his Instagram Story page today after the former Rembau Member of Parliament and Umno Youth Leader was sacked from Umno recently.
In his message, Tunku Ismail wanted to appoint Khairy, better known as KJ, as the club’s CEO and the team’s grassroots development advisor.
TMJ wrote on his Instagram page: “Future JDT FC CEO and Johor Youth Adviser.”

Khairy is no stranger to sports, especially football.
Khairy was appointed Deputy President of the Football Association of Malaysia (FAM) in 2007.
In addition, Khairy is also the former Minister of Youth and Sports from 2013 to 2018.
He inspired the National Football Development Program (NFDP) to produce talented young players who can be marketed abroad.
Tadi saudara @Khairykj sampai sebelum half time, tgh carikan seat, maka aku pelawakanlah duduk seat kosong tepi aku. Pastu kite selfie dan tgk Harimau Malaya kite tapao mmbr dari Singapore. Sekian short story aku malam nie. Sawadeekappppp!cc: @Naz_981 pic.twitter.com/kwAclHx9Lv— Steven Tranung 🇲🇾 (@steventsh) January 3, 2023
Meanwhile, Khairy replied to Tunku Ismail’s proposal in an Instagram story.
“One door closes, others will open. Rezeki ditangan Allah (sustenance is in the hand of Allah),” he replied.
The Umno supreme council sacked Khairy after he served the party for 23 years.
READ MORE: “Unbowed, Unbent, Unbroken” Malaysians React To Khairy’s Sacking From Umno

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Meet Rosaline – Romeo’s Ex-Girlfriend: This Is Her Story [Review]

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Everyone knows the classic Shakespeare tale of Romeo and Juliet, right?

How the two Italian star-crossed lovers died vainly in each other’s arms due to their family’s feud. Their love was so eternal, that you thought they were each other’s first love, didn’t you?
Before he climbed Juliet’s balcony, he had a great deal of climbing Rosaline’s balcony too. (Credit: 20th Century Studios)
But did you know that Romeo, oh dear Romeo had an ex-girlfriend named Rosaline? Bet some of you didn’t know that part. Romeo is a player, guys! See? You can’t trust boys with smooth or poetic pickup lines since the olden days! Kidding.
A little background on Rosaline
Fun Fact: Rosaline’s part is actually mentioned but never seen in Shakespeare’s play.
She was just an additional character that accidentally lead Romeo to Juliet. Romeo actually had a crush on Rosaline, who is assumed to be Juliet’s cousin.
Rosaline and Romeo. (Credit: 20th Century Studios)
When the Capulets, which is Rosaline and Juliet’s family, hosted a masked party, Romeo, who is from the Montague family, sneaked in for a glimpse of his crush Rosaline, whom he had never met or spoken to.
However, instead of meeting her, he met the love of his life there, named Juliet – and instantly forgets all about Rosaline. That poor girl.
She deserves her own movie
Although she was just a minor character in the original play, screenwriters Scott Neustadter & Michael H. Weber thought that Rosaline deserves to have her own tale told.

They were inspired by Rebecca Serle’s modern retelling of Romeo & Juliet set from Rosaline’s point of view in her 2013 novel. So they wanted to bring it to the screens with the Verona 14th-century setting and some little twists.
What is it about?
The movie is about how Romeo (Kyle Allen) first fell in love with Rosaline (Kaitlyn Dever). Rosaline was also smitten by him and asked him to go to her family’s masquerade ball, so they can dance and be in each other’s arms in public, without anyone realising it was them (their families – the Capulets & Montagues – were sworn enemies).
But something else happened at the ball and Romeo accidentally met the love of his life, Juliet (Isabela Merced) and proceeded to pursue her. Flustered that her cousin managed to attract Romeo’s attention, Rosaline tries her best to win her boyfriend back, even if it means teaching her younger cousin to ‘live a little’.
She brought a 13-year-old to a bar to live a little. Those were the days, huh? (Credit: 20th Century Studios)
There’s so much more to Rosaline’s determined strategy to break off the couple’s love in this movie, you’ll find yourself attracted to the backstory of their family feud, the meaning of sisterhood, and some new characters along the way.
Verdict
As someone who loves Disney movies and romantic comedies, I really enjoyed this movie. It’s funny, dramatic and easily relatable since they just use our 21st-century language and personalities.
Rosaline isn’t a period drama, it is a modern movie merely borrowing elements of the fictionalized story of Romeo & Juliet.
I absolutely loved Paris and Steve the Courier‘s character. Ultimately the personalities of these characters wouldn’t even exist back then but I loved how they incorporated them into this film to add elements of humour.
Rosaline is actually a stubborn but lovable character. (Credit: 20th Century Studios)
Another part that I loved about this film is Rosaline’s laid-back and humorous attitude. She’s headstrong, a feminist and her remarks on everything are so entertaining to watch.
I also love how Romeo and Juliet behaved at the end. It’s something worth pondering when it comes to teen love (is it really worth it Romeo, to die for a 13-year-old? You’re just 16!). There’s definitely a twist in the end that you need to watch.
The film will debut on Disney+ under the Star banner starting October 14.
Watch the trailer here to catch a glimpse of Rosaline and her ‘wicked’ plans.

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KL Army Man Arrested For Sucking Sales Person’s Finger

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A member of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM) was arrested after a viral video allegedly showing him sexually harassing a female employee at a local vape shop in Taman Keramat, Selangor circulated online.

The clip had apparently captured a man wearing a private’s uniform holding on to the woman’s hand and pressing his mouth against her fingers while smoking on a vaporizer.
Seorang lelaki berpakaian tentera melakukan gangguan seksual ke atas seorang jurujual wanita di sebuah kedai vape di Keramat, KL.Kelihatan dalam CCTV, lelaki tersebut memegang tangan & menghisap jari mangsa. pic.twitter.com/aZN6ljzDLf— MyWatch (@My_CrimeWatch) October 6, 2021
Social media comments reveal that netizens were generally disturbed and disgusted by the behaviour shown in the video.
While some had argued that the woman seen in the video had just sat there and did nothing, others came to her defence and implied how difficult and even dangerous it can be for women to fight back against their assaulters.
Been there. It is not easy as we think actaully— 🤡 (@aidaafina_) October 7, 2021
Wtf? And to those questioning why she didnt do anything. Are you a woman? And if you are, have you been in the position of being harrassed before? Cakap senang ah, babi pun boleh terbang https://t.co/S6K7hLhO19— Cili Hijau (@cili_hijau) October 7, 2021
For those yang blame the girl, I pray to god, may you date the most crepiest dominant hot tempered guy with the most weirdest fetish ever. Aamiin https://t.co/2nxR9UYgHG— Clementine. (@Losartan_) October 7, 2021
Read More: Nowhere Is Safe: Malaysian Women Reveal How They’re Regularly Harassed & Abuse
According to police, the 26-year-old suspect was arrested at a property in Taman Titiwangsa, Kuala Lumpur at midnight on Thursday (7 October).
The man was apparently stationed at ATM’s Kem Batu Kentonmen army base in KL and has served in the armed forces for seven years.
Police had also confiscated the man’s uniform and equipment that he wore during the viral incident and found that the suspect urine samples were clear of drugs.
The suspect will be held on remand for four days till 10 October while authorities continue the investigation.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code (Act 574) for the crime of assaulting a person’s modesty, and if found guilty, could land a person with a prison sentence that may extend to 10 years, fines, or whipping by the cane.

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13 generic Father’s Day gifts Malaysian dads are SO sick of

On this special day for our beloved Fathers, let’s take a moment to think about how to express our love and appreciation. A “World’s #1 Dad” mug? A t-shirt with his face on it? A belt?

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Let’s face it- they’re not the most exciting Father’s Day gifts one can receive. So on behalf of all fathers we would like to caution you against a list of things that Malaysian dads can really do without.
THE (almost complete) LIST OF WORST FATHER’S DAY GIFTS EVER
1. You getting anything but an ‘A’ grade.

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2. You being determinedly single and not interested in providing a grandchild.

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3. You bringing home a haram-bae

4. You getting tattoos

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5. You getting piercings (of any kind)
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6. You getting a positive pregnancy test if you’re unmarried

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7. You getting married to be someone’s second wife
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8. Your career does not include being a doctor, engineer, or lawyer

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9. You not graduating with a summa cum laude

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10. You not graduating at all

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11. Your unemployment

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12. Just YOU: existing as a constant reminder of his life’s mistakes and missed opportunities

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13. …and finally, this exact gift set:
Don’t do it guys. Dad is never going to use it.

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M’sian woman caught smuggling heroin INSIDE DURIAN

Durian exports are proving to be a lucrative business for Malaysia and it’s no surprise considering how much we Asians love our durians (except for a very small percentage – we’re looking at you, durian haters!).
The export of durians is making so much money that it contributes about RM500 million to the nationâ€™s annual total export where even the government expects that durian exports to China would hit 1,000 metric tonnes every month.
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But nobody would’ve suspected that the king of fruits would also be used as a vessel to export an infamous recreational drug, heroin.
In a recent smuggling attempt, (which sounds like it came straight from a crime drama) a Malaysian woman reportedly tried to smuggle opioids by stashing them in a bunch of durians.
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She was caught by the authorities who found the drugs in the hollowed-out fruit which were on their way to Hong Kong.
Out of the 20 polystyrene foam boxes she was exporting, 4 were found laden with the opioid weighing 6.13 kg and valued at RM953,529.
She tried to export the drug-laden fruits from Sultan Abdul Aziz Shah airport before it was seized by authorities during a raid recently.
The white powder was wrapped in clear plastic before it was put inside the fruit.

Dadah lebih RM950,000 disembunyi dalam durianhttps://t.co/mXwegthUJB pic.twitter.com/ZFE39y3CVx
â€” BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) October 18, 2019

The woman has been placed in remand for five days for investigation.

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150,000 Daily Covid-19 Tests An Ideal Figure For Current Situation, Says Health DG

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150,000 Covid-19 tests per day is an ideal figure for Malaysia according to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

He said to The Star that the country currently has testing at a rate of 80,000 daily and those numbers need to be scaled up.
The World Health Organisation (WHO) recommends that for each case, there should be 10 to 30 tests conducted. We hope the total Covid-19 tests conducted by our public and private labs can be increased to meet the benchmark of 30 tests for every single positive case. That would be the best. Minimal would be 50,000 tests, the mean would be 100, 000.Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via The Star
It’s reported that in epidemiology week 24, a total of 561,156 Covid-19 test have been conducted between 13 to 19 June – an average of around 80,165 tests a day.
Malaysia’s positivity rate is currently at 6.93%, higher than the recommended WHO range of 5% with Negri Sembilan, Selangor and Labuan recording a higher than 10% positivity rate in that period.
Private labs needed to boost testing
He also mentioned that in order to test more people private labs can do their part and added that tests using Antigen Rapid Test Kits (RTK-Ag) are low and should also be “scaled up”.
Our public and private labs have the capability. We have advised all states, employers and non-government organisations to help scale up testing. They can engage with the 31 private labs and 13 university labs that can do this.Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via The Star

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Malaysians Call Out ‘Double Standards’ As Big Government Event Takes Place This Weekend

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Malaysians are yet again concerned about the government’s alleged double standards with pandemic SOP as crowds flock to KLCC in attendance of the 100-Day Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia (Malaysian Family Aspirations) event that’s taking place from 9 to 12 December.

From 9 am till 10 pm, the event held inside KLCC’s convention centre is said to be officiated by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and feature more than 30 exhibitions from various ministries and agencies as well as education and career carnivals.
The event will also include a range of activities such as e-Sports tournaments, performances from local celebrities like Anuar Zain, Jaclyn Victor, Dayang Nurfaizah and others, as well as, a lucky draw that promises winners lucrative prizes.
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Despite the festivities, Malaysians are sharing their concerns about the mass public gathering online.
Images and videos shared by members of the public and even the government’s own social media channels observed large crowds attending the indoor event with little to no physical distancing present.
Read More: Malaysians Crowding KLCC To Pay JPJ Summons Raise Covid-19 Concerns
Some netizens called the government irresponsible for hosting such an event as the country still grapples with the Covid-19 crisis.
Govt really doesn’t gaf about Covid or Omicron. This 100 Hari Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia event is utterly irresponsible and makes a mockery of the blood, sweat, and tears shed by frontliners in trying to keep Malaysians safe.These pix posted on KDN’s fb page, siap watermark. pic.twitter.com/Akve9jR1Ja— Boo Su-Lyn (@boosulyn) December 9, 2021
The images of the govt event tht is currently ongoing at the KL Convention Centre makes me sick & sad. 100s of people there. 3Cs & 3Ws appear to be no one’s concern incl the authorities.#COVID19 is not over. Breakthru cases are ongoing. Delta & Omicron continue to spread pic.twitter.com/bLClfNZaPK— Azrul Mohd Khalib (@azrulmohdkhalib) December 9, 2021
While others were also a little annoyed and find the government’s insistent SMS blasts, sent to their phones, inviting the public to attend the event, somewhat ironic.
Ironically just got this SMS today🤷🏻♀@KKMPutrajaya @Khairykj #Omicron #COVID19 RM0 KKMM: Jom ramai-ramai memeriahkan Program 100 Hari Aspirasi Keluarga Malaysia di KLCC, 9 hingga 12 Dis 2021 dengan pelbagai aktiviti menarik— Zaimah 🏴 (@Zaimah) December 8, 2021
Petition for the government to stop pushing their 100 hari aspirasi keluarga Malaysia nonsense up our asses. We don’t want it. pic.twitter.com/iuw4OuC77B— Farah Sam (@yesfarahyes) December 6, 2021
The same unnecessary SMS blast issue was previously brought up by Ledang MP Syed Ibrahim Syed Noh in the Dewan Rakyat.
Menteri kena jelaskan https://t.co/6lh5Hx20bg— Syed Ibrahim 🇲🇾 (@_SyedIbrahim_) December 8, 2021
Meanwhile, Batu Gajah MP V Sivakumar called out the government’s double standards to ban the Kavadi procession for Thaipusam, besides the Chingay festivals in conjunction with the Chinese New Year that’s coming in early 2022.
Read More: No Thaipusam & Chingay Celebrations In 2022, Says Govt
He was quoted by Malaysiakini as saying that it was inappropriate to cancel the festivities when the government was hosting a large public gathering themselves.
Online, he said that this weird SOP decision was dimming the festive light of the upcoming Thaipusam celebration.
SOP pelik, padam sinar Thaipusam 2022 – https://t.co/zDQkagCoTA— V.Sivakumar (@Sivatronoh) December 8, 2021

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Thaipusam restrictions show double standards, says MP
Apa gunanya SMS propaganda kepada rakyat? - Ahli Parlimen Ledang


You Need To Watch Black Panther: Wakanda Forever, And Not For The Reasons You’d Think [Spoiler-Free Review]

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The sequel to 2018’s Black Panther has finally hit Malaysian theatres, titled Black Panther: Wakanda Forever.

After 4 years of waiting and a whole pandemic in between, the time of Black Panther almost seems to be from a different age.
Although the sequel was meant for release in 2022, the movie was rewritten and reshot after titular actor Chadwick Boseman, who played T’Challa, the King of Wakanda and the Black Panther, unfortunately passed away in 2020 due to colon cancer.
Now, Black Panther: Wakanda Forever cements and celebrates his legacy in a touching tribute.

The continuation of a legacy
Within the Marvel cinematic universe (MCU), the Black Panther is the most powerful protector of Wakanda. T’Challa is the last of this legacy, and his untimely passing leads to tension: the previously hidden civilization of Wakanda is now known to the world, who have eyes on its most precious resource: Vibranium.
Without a Black Panther left to protect Wakanda, the country attempts to hold itself together while facing attacks from the rest of the world, as we are shown another powerful civilization which has also been hidden until now.
Namor takes his throne deep in the sea.(Credit: Disney Marvel)
We are introduced to Namor, the ruler of Talokan, an underwater civilization. He is also known as K’uk’lkan, the Feather-serpant God. In the trailer, he appears shirtless with the ability to fly due to small wings on his ankles. (It honestly looks a lot cooler than it sounds.)
While Talokan emerges from the deep depths of the ocean, spurred on by threats from the surface, Wakanda must carry on and face the threats on their own shores.
Wakanda and Talokan engage in conflict, risking an eternal war– all the while missing their protector, the Black Panther.
Until yet another Black Panther appears, of course.
We’re not going to tell you who is the next Black Panther, but you have a pretty good guess.(Credit: Disney Marvel)
A sequel that stands on its own
While it would be best if you had previously watched Black Panther (2018), Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is a timeless tale that can be enjoyed on its own.
There may be some parts of the movie you may not understand or characters you don’t recognize if you have not watched most of the other MCU movies, but you won’t need to watch any of the other Disney+ spinoff TV shows to follow the plot.
The acting of the key cast is phenomenal: Letitia Wright as T’Challa’s younger sister Shuri portrays the deep loss and anger of losing a beloved family member perfectly as she struggles with turmoil inside and out; while Angela Bassett steals the show as T’Challa’s mother Ramonda, who has to step up as Queen Regent and rule Wakanda while grieving the loss of her family. Her performance is stunning, alternating flawlessly between the powerful and immovable force of Wakanda and simply a mother who has lost too much.
Other characters from the first movie play a part in the sequel too: Lupita Nyong’o reprises her role as Nakia, Danai Gurira as the forever badass General Okoye, and Winston Duke as M’Baku.
You will see a lot more of Wakanda’s female warriors, the Dora Milaje.(Credit: Disney Marvel)
Tenoch Huerta takes on the role of Namor, cutting a formidable presence and delivering a heartfelt performance of the complex character while being shirtless for the entirety of the movie, which is no small feat.
Dominique Thorne steps into the MCU as Riri Williams, setting up her character to take up the mantle of Ironheart and preparing the audience for her own spinoff show.
Black Panther (2018) won an Oscar for its beautiful soundtrack, and Ludwig Göransson returns to deliver another gorgeously mixed movie. The music is evocative– strong and passionate, gentle and emotional, fragile and broken. The powerful use of sound is paired with an even more powerful use of silence, keeping in line with the film’s theme of loss.
What is grief if not love everlasting?
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is, first and foremost, a movie about grief. Sure, there are amazing fight scenes, out-of-this-world special effects, and a whole new cast of characters; but the theme of grief runs through this movie like a river out to sea.
Out of respect for Chadwick Boseman, his titular character King T’Challa was not recast. Instead, his death is written into the movie, kicking off on an emotional note as we witness his family and country mourn his passing.
Although Chadwick Boseman’s character is absent from the movie, his presence is felt deeply throughout the film, gone but not forgotten.
The rewritten story is deeply relevant and familiar to everybody, especially after the difficult years of the pandemic. It asks a hard question: how do you move on from the unexpected and sudden death of a loved one, when there is no one to blame?
Shuri gets her personal journey in this movie.(Credit: Disney Marvel)
This sequel remembers and acknowledges its roots, but it is also given time to bloom and grow into great new story on its own.
Black Panther: Wakanda Forever is showing in Malaysian cinemas now. PSA: Bring tissues, you WILL cry.

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Will You Take The Covid-19 Vaccine? MOH Wants To Know

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Do you want to take the Covid-19 vaccine?

With Malaysia now looking to stock up on the vaccine with the target of covering around 80% of the population, the Health Ministry has launched a survey to engage the public to identify whether or not people would accept or reject it.
READ MORE: Covid-19: PM Muhyiddin Among First To Be Vaccinated, Here’s What The Rest Of Us Will Get
They have set up a Google form for the public to respond and you’re not required to put your name or IC number but they will ask questions such as your age, occupation and level of education.
You can visit the survey HERE.
Malaysians Will Receive 5 Covid-19 Vaccines
The Health Ministry has also listed 5 vaccines which come from four different countries – the United States (Pfizer), the United Kingdom (AstraZeneca), China (Sinovac and CanSinoBIO) and Russia.
Kerajaan telah & sedang menjalankan rundingan & tindakan “preemptive” utk mendapatkan vaksin dari pelbagai pihak & cara. NPRA menyusuli & memberi keutamaan dlm menilai keberkesanan & keselamatan vaksin. Tempoh biasa diambil 90-120 hari tetapi sasaran KKM adalah kurang drp 90 hari pic.twitter.com/cvjsutSZKF— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) December 22, 2020
Meet the vaccines
mRNA vaccine
A messenger RNA vaccine (mRNA) teaches cells on how to make a protein – or even just a piece of a protein – that triggers an immune response.
The vaccine is said to instruct our cells to create “a spike protein” which is found on the surface of the virus that causes Covid-19.
Although they might sound similar, but mRNA is not the same thing as DNA, so it can’t combine with our DNA to change our genetic code.
This type of vaccine has also been tested against other viruses such as Ebola, Zika virus, and influenza.
Adenovirus vaccine
According to MOH, adenovirus vaccines uses another virus which has been genetically engineered to produce coronavirus proteins in the body.
There are two types: those that can still replicate within cells and those that cannot.
Adenovirus vaccines has been used for a variety of diseases from malaria to HIV-1.
Inactivated vaccines
These vaccines are made by inactivating or killing a virus or germ during the making process.
It has been used to vaccinate against Hepatitis A, flu, polio and rabies.
The vaccines are on the way
The first batch of vaccines to arrive in Malaysia will likely be 1 million doses of the Pfizer vaccine which is expected to arrive on our shores as soon as February 2021.
According to Berita Harian, Pfizer has promised to deliver the second batch of 1.7 million doses in the second quarter of next year, followed by 5.8 million doses in the third quarter, and 4.3 million doses in the fourth quarter.
As of now, it is not yet known when vaccines from the other four companies will be delivered to us.

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Too Much Kiwi Fruits At Home? Here’s 5 Ways To Use Them In Your Malaysian Pantry

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Have you ever convinced yourself to buy a big box of delicious-looking fruits to kickstart a healthier journey then realized belatedly that there’s only that many fruits you can eat in a sitting everyday, leaving you with a fridge of fruit that teeters on spoiling?

Yeah, same.
But not to worry, because when Sweeki sent a big box of kiwi fruits, they also gave us plenty of ideas on how to use the fruit in delicious ways to keep things… fresh. (Pun intended.)
Here are a few of our favourites:
1. Kiwi Salsa
Did you know that the addition of kiwis makes an excellent salsa due to their tart sweetness? Neither did I, but I’m happy to have been enlightened.
Kiwis in salsa are surprisingly delicious.(Credit: TRP)
Kiwis lend an obvious fruitier and sweeter overall taste to the salsa, but it still goes great with tortilla chips or as a refreshing side. In fact, those who find regular salsa too strong or biting might enjoy a sweeter, zestier version with kiwi-based salsa.
Here’s a recipe for kiwi salsa that you can try.
2. Kiwi as meat marinade
It’s no surprise that kiwis are packed full of nutrients and vitamins (it’s a delicious fruit, after all), but did you know they also contain a compound called actinidin, which is a kind of natural digestive enzyme?
Not only does it help improve your digestion, it also works on its own, which makes it an amazing meat tenderizer resulting in soft, tender meat when you cook it. Just one kiwi is enough to tenderize 1kg of meat, so marinade sparingly.
The easy way to “trick” picky eaters into eating something they aren’t keen on is to pair it with something they DO like, like grilled meat.(Credit: Everything Zoomer)
Similar fruits such as pineapples, papayas, and mangos also have the same compound, which is why these fruits show up in meat dishes.
It’s not just because they taste great, but they also tenderize the meat with bright flavours, making it perfect for the barbecue grill!
Here’s a recipe for a barbecue grill featuring kebabs prepared with kiwis.
3. Kiwi as meat sauce
Kiwis blended with some oil and seasoning makes a great sauce to be paired meat, especially light meats that carry flavour well such as chicken, fish, or prawns.
The best kinds of dishes are the ones that look super impressive and taste like you slaved over a kitchen stove for hours, but in reality only took you like half an hour.(Credit: Sweeki)
All it really takes is some time to fire up the grill (or the pan) to cook your meat, blend your sauce, and you’ve got a perfect snack or dinner appetizer that will definitely impress your friends.
Here’s a recipe for kiwi sauce and grilled fish.
3. Kiwi tarts
They look like flowers!(Credit: TRP)
Fruit tarts are a pretty popular, often featuring various cubed fruits together in a dessert crust. However, a kiwi tart featuring only sliced kiwis arranged like a flower is something particularly special, not just because it looks amazing, but also due to its taste.
With the kiwi tart, there’s a sole focus on the fruit. High quality kiwi fruits will be able to show off their fresh, sweet, and zesty flavours, heightened by the sweet custard and all held together with crumbly crusts.
Here’s a recipe for a kiwi tart with lime curd filling.
5. Kiwi yogurt cups
Okay, so admittedly this would work for more of less any fruit, but kiwis deserve a special shoutout when paired with plain or greek yogurt and a drizzle of honey.
Crumble on some granola or oats for a healthy, crunchy texture too!
It’s healthy AND it’s dessert. Win-win.(Credit: Envato)
The Sweeki brand kiwis that I tried were really sweet and light on the zest, making it quite a delicious topping on yogurt for added nutrition and vitamins, but still sweet enough to satisfy a sweet tooth.

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Gov’t Allocates RM50,000 For Rantau Panjang Flood Victims

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RM50,000 had been allocated to homeowners in Rantau Panjang to reconstruct their homes that have been damaged by the floods.

Environment and Water Minister Datuk Seri Tuan Ibrahim Tuan Man said that six houses had been identified so far as having being completely destroyed by the disaster.
“We will also provide compensation and special assistance to the affected flood victims including the cost of repairing the damage,” he was quoted as saying by Bernama.
Tuan Ibrahim added that the Department of Irrigation and Drainage had also been instructed to send equipment to pump floodwaters to Sungai Golok in the severely affected areas as soon as the water level went down.
Thailand’s floodwater overflow, coupled with the continuous heavy rain in the past few days has been identified as the reason for the severe floods in Rantau Panjang.
Tuan Ibrahim said that the floods in the neighbouring country’s five provinces had overflowed into Sungai Golok.
 “Those who claim that the severe floods occurred this time due to the construction of the embankment of the Integrated River Basin Development Project for Sungai Golok (PLSB) are incorrect.
“The fort actually managed to reduce the impact, if it is not there, the floods could be worse. The floods are due to the overflow of the Golok River, it was confirmed when five provinces in Thailand were severely flooded,” he added.
Tuan Ibrahim said that the three-phased PLSB project could help minimise the impact of floods in Rantau Panjang, Pasir Mas and Tumpat.

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Woman Finds RM1 With Sweet Love Signature In Singapore, Asks Couple To Collect It

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Most people are happy enough to pocket a small amount of money they found in public. However, a Facebook user in Singapore came across an RM1 note with a love signature scribbled on it and decided to try returning the cash to the couple.

On Monday, 4 April, Maniarasi Munusamy posted in a Facebook group Malaysia-Singapore Border Crosses (MSBC) to begin the search.
She found the note in Tekka, Little India, and put out a public appeal so that the couple can collect their sweet note back. The couple can contact Maniarasi on Facebook.
Image: Maniarasi Munusamy/ FB
The words on the note mentioned two names with a date 12 June 2005 within a heart. The date could be the first time they met or their anniversary.
The name Kelly can be easily read while the other name is less legible. The other name could either read Colin, Goth, Glen or something else.
Netizens think the Ringgit note is a sweet token of the couple’s love. However, some netizens pointed out that the couple might have broken up or separated.
Others joked that the note signifies a relationship scandal. If that’s true, it might reopen old wounds.
One of them also joked that the couple won’t collect it because they’ve upgraded to RM100.
Hopefully, the couple is still together and there will be a good end to this romantic mystery.

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Lot 10’s Don Don Donki Will Open For 24 Hours Starting 26 August

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Japanese grocery store JONETZ by Don Don Donki at Lot 10 Kuala Lumpur will be open for 24 hours all week long from 26 August 2022 onwards.

Whoever needs a late midnight snack or needs to do a late night grocery run can now head to Don Don Donki in Lot 10 without worrying about the store’s closing time.
However, do take note of the time changes for the store entrance:
From 10am to 10pm, visitors are reminded to use the main entrance in Level 2.
From 10pm to 10am, they can only enter through the entrance on Level G (ground floor) near the Sweet Potato Factory.
The 24 hours operation time only applies to the Lot 10 branch. The Don Don Donki outlet in Tropicana Gardens Mall remains the same.

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Stalking To Be Criminalised By December, Putrajaya Seeks To Pass Anti-Stalking Bill In Parliament

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The act of physically or virtually stalking someone is set to be criminalised for the first time in December.

According to Malay Mail, this comes as Putrajaya seeks to have the Anti-Stalking Bill passed in both Houses during the upcoming Parliament session in October.
Deputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Mas Ermieyati Samsudin said the Bill would criminalise the act of stalking on at least two occasions with a conviction punishable by up to three years imprisonment and a fine.
If both Houses of Parliament (lower and upper Houses) pass the Bill in October, Mas Ermieyati said the Bill is likely able to come into effect in December.
What does the Bill entail?
The law is taking into effect after the government introduced amendments to the Penal Code (Act 574), which addresses issues such as criminal intimidation, insult and annoyance.
The introduction of Section 507A to the said law would make stalking an offence.
Stalking can also be done virtually online. Image: TRP File
Mas Ermieyati said the Bill is not gender-specific and urged men to come forward with their experiences of being harassed and stalked.
So far, I have never heard of men’s experience (of being stalked), but I do not rule out the possibility that they can be victims as well because the crime of spying and stalking does not take into account the gender or background of an individual. Therefore, I hope men are not ashamed to share their stories. This is the best time for us to champion the plight of stalking victims who are faced with such a difficult situationDeputy Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Mas Ermieyati Samsudin, as reported by Free Malaysia Today.
READ MORE: NGO Chairman Slashed In The Neck By Stalker In Kajang, Needed 16 Stitches
The law would be worded in a manner that would allow room for investigating officers and the prosecution team to match the elements of proof as criminal offences.
However, the amendments do not stipulate a fine amount and would be left to the court’s discretion.
The Bill also introduced criminal liability based on probability, worded as “likely to cause, distress, fear or alarm.”
The descriptions of harassment are broadened to include “communicating or attempting to communicate with a person in any manner or by any means.”
Under the Bill, the victim could also request a protection order from the court.
Improvements still need to be made
At the moment, it’s difficult to open an investigation and many stalking cases get thrown out by the court because elements in the actions couldn’t be matched to the wording of the law.
READ MORE: PJ Police Probing One Of Their Officers For Victim Blaming A Cosplayer, Says District Chief
Association of Women Lawyers (AWL) committee member Meera Samanther said the organisation gladly welcomes the Bill but pointed out a number of key issues that are missing.
She said the list of acts of stalking should be non-exhaustive and not limited to certain acts. The Bill, she believes, should include acts like doxxing, interfering, destroying or damaging property, spying and cyberstalking.
Deputy public prosecutor Zilfinaz Abbas said the amendments to the Bill are good so that victims can report being stalked at the police station.
According to Free Malaysia Today, a Women’s Aid Organisation (WAO) study conducted in 2021 showed that a third of Malaysians have experienced stalking to the point it caused fear. 39% of the victims are women.
Previously, WAO deputy executive director Yu Ren Chung said the anti-stalking bill must ensure victims are protected for an extended period of time and not limited to the period that the authorities were probing the case or during the court process.

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Kedah District Official Catches Flak Online For Having A Mini Stadium Named After Himself

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A Kedah state official became the subject of criticism after Malaysians caught on that a newly built football stadium there had been christened with his name, spelt backwards.

Makin gila kedah ni.Dari MB sampai orang bawah dah jadi bukan2. pic.twitter.com/mONbIIKSFc— Laga Cawan (@LagaCawan) December 12, 2020
My hometown..btw sapa ffira mikah…— aidaaziz5566 (@aidaaziz5566) December 12, 2020
Kedah darul chaotic— busydoinnothin (@ef_hash) December 12, 2020
Netizens were quick to notice that the “Ffira Mikah” mini-stadium in Kuala Nerang bore a similar resemblance to the name of Padang Terap District Officer Hakim Ariff Md Noor.
Screenshot from Kedah State Government webpage.(Yan District Council)
The official was recently photographed during a signing ceremony handing over management rights of the stadium from the Padang Terap District Council (MDPT) to the KN Kiara Football Club.

The football club had its start in 2018 to encourage youth participation in the sport, especially among Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Padang Terap students and kids within the district. The club is already seen holding membership auditions at the newly opened stadium.

The stadium itself is said to be the venue of future football training sessions, matches and other sports activities and is also open for public reservations.
We’re still unclear on how the stadium might have gotten its name, but TRP is attempting to contact Padang Terap officials for comments.

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Social Activist Uncle Kentang Recovering From Cat-4 Covid-19; Thanks Public For Outpouring Of Support

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Social activist Kuan Chee Heng is recovering after testing positive for Covid-19.

Popularly known as Uncle Kentang, he shared on Facebook that he has been doing better at Serdang Hospital.
In his latest Facebook posting, Kuan said his blood oxygen level had risen to 97 based on pulse oximeter reading. A level between 95 and 97% is considered normal.

He received treatments for category 4 Covid-19, which requires oxygen assistance and an average of 14 days of care in the Intensive Care Unit (ICU).
His blood oxygen levels had plunged and there were concerns he was on the verge of being placed on a ventilator.
Eventually, his condition became more stable, with a slight fever with a mild cough.
Kuan thanked well-wishers for their care and concern, saying he was touched by the outpouring of support.
Kuan also promised to reply to all messages once he is well.

One Who Never Forgets To Do Good
During his downtime, Kuan had to close his office for several days and also shut down the hotline except for ambulance services.
Despite his situation, Kuan arranged to increase Covid-19 ambulance units by two to help many people who have been affected by Covid-19.
He also reminded fellow Malaysians to stay safe and wear face masks at all times.
Call 012-2423360 for Covid-19-related services and contact 011-55052148 for ambulance services.Social activist Kuan Chee Heng telling people on how they can seek help.
He has always championed the poor and needy with various initiatives.
READ MORE: Prasarana Offers Uncle Kentang A Space At LRT Station To Open 10 Sen Store
Thanks to Kuan, they received free meals, groceries and essential household amenities which are sponsored by the public and corporate figures.
READ MORE: “Po-po Was Sleeping On The Floor” Charity Provides Underprivileged Families Better Beds
 Kuan isn’t in it for fame or recognition, but nevertheless, he has been honored for his work.

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Despite Being Young, Pandelela Rinong Has Achieved Many Things For Malaysia Like…

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National athlete Pandelela Rinong was recently put on the spot after Sarawak’s State Minister of Tourism, Arts, Culture, Youth and Sports Datuk Abdul Karim Rahman Hamzah said that she shouldn’t be awarded a Datukship because ‘too much rewards will spoil atheles’.

This is a rather baffling statement considering our other great national athletes like Datuk Nicol David and Datuk Lee Chong Wei were granted their titles at the age of 24 and 25 respectively. For comparison’s sake, Pandelela Rinong is currently aged 28.
Yet she won her first international gold medal at the age of 14
Pandelela Rinong made her international debut when she was just 14 years old, and brought home 4 gold medals from the 2007 Asian Junior Aquatics Championships.
How many of us can get over our fear of heights first?(Credit: Pandelela Rinong)
That same year, she also won a gold medal at the 2007 Southeast Asian Games in Thailand.
A year later, when she was just 15 years old, she represented Malaysia at the Olympics for the first time, although she placed 27th in the 10m platform category.
Making a splash on the international diving board
Still, Pandelela has made splashes in many other international sports competitions.
She won Malaysia’s first-ever diving medal from the World Aquatics Championships in 2009 by bringing home the bronze medal for the 10m synchronized platform with fellow athlete Leong Mun Yee.
Pandelela Rinong at the World Aquatics Championships.(Credit: Malay Mail)
A year later, in 2010, she once again brought home Malaysia’s debut gold medal in the Commonwealth Games for an aquatic sport.
In 2012, at the Summer Olympics in London, Pandelela was not only the debut Malaysian female athlete granted the honour of being the national flag bearer, but also the first one to bring home an Olympic medal!
She went on to compete and win in a string of other international competitions until her biggest win recently at the 2021 FINA Diving World Cup held in Japan, where she brought home a gold medal for her 10m platform individual event!
Pandelela Rinong with her coach while accepting the gold medal for the 2021 FINA Diving World Cup in Tokyo.(Credit: 2021 FINA Diving World Cup)
Results speak for themselves
Since she started her career as an athlete, she has won 11 gold medals, 9 silvers, and 9 bronzes internationally.
Now we’re certainly not the government, but it almost seems like with these kinds of achievements, perhaps a Datukship would be considered a just reward instead of a frivolous one, especially since there are people running around with titles who have contributed a lot less.

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Ministry To Take Action On Singaporeans Caught ‘Stealing’ Subsidized Petrol

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Since 1 April, there have been several pictures showing a handful of Singaporeans entering Malaysia to ‘enjoy’ the country’s government subsidy for RON95 petrol.

Photos of drivers with Singapore-registred vehicle number filling up RON95 petrol in Johor has been going viral on social media.
The behaviour these neighbours from down south has come to the attention of the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP).
As a deterrent, KPDNHEP announced the implementation of Ops Pantau 2022 to curb the illegal the sale of RON95 subsidized petrol to foreign vehicles.
Minister Datuk Seri Alexander Nanta Linggi has ordered an investigation into the petrol stations that allowed the sale.
Meanwhile, petrol stations in Johor have also been instructed not to allow the sale of RON95 to foreign vehicles.
RON95 Petrol Not For Foreign Vehicles
The RON 95 is subsidized petrol which is reserved for locals only.
It is a violation of the government’s Supply Control Act to sell RON95 to foreigners.
Currently, Malaysian RON95 petrol at RM2.05 per liter is the 11th lowest in the world, which is cheaper than several oil producing countries such as Saudi Arabia, Egypt, UAE, Jordan and Oman.
Only RON 97 is allowed to be sold to foreigners at a price of RM3.91 per liter in Malaysia.
However, it is still much cheaper than the price of S$3.02 (RM9.37) for RON95 and S$3.51 (RM10.90) for RON97 in neighbouring countries because of the high tax on petrol.
Foreign vehicles are also allowed to refuel with diesel, limited to once a day with a 20-litre limit and only at petrol stations within 25km of the Malaysia-Singapore land borders.
A Singaporean-registered car filling petrol in Malaysia. (Source: Facebook)
If foreigners fill 40 liters of RON95, the government will lose RM68 of people’s money to foreigners.
The calculation is based on the subsidy of around RM1.70 per liter for RON95 in Malaysia.
Malaysians Unhappy Singapore Cars Pumping Cheap Petrol
Malaysians are seeing red at the attitude of their neighbours down south for ‘stealing’ the subsidized petrol that is meant for the locals.
It didn’t help that most of the vehicles are expensive cars.
Malaysians could not understand why Singaporeans, who also enjoys a strong currency, need to ‘pilfer’ the subsidised petrol.
They demanded that the authorities take action against petrol station owners that allow it to happen.
Some suggest the use of technology to monitor foreign vehicles pumping petrol in Malaysia.
READ MORE: Netizens Shocked By Driver Jacking Up His Singapore-Registered Car At JB Petrol Station

A Long-Standing Problem
Meanwhile, Singaporeans also reacted to the fuss.
Some claimed that they can only fill limited amount, ignoring the fact that it is wrong to do in the first place.
Others said the Singapore government should also subsidies petrol for its people, while some said the petrol attendants should take the blame instead.
At the same time, some right minded Singaporeans urged their countrymen not to embarrass themselves and the country.

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3 Tigers Caused 17 Orang Asli Families In Kelantan To Change Kampungs

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Usually, we hear about wild animals such as tigers losing their habitat. However, this time it’s the villagers who had to make a move for their safety.

Orang Asli families in Pos Bihai, Gua Musang in Kelantan had to move out from three kampungs due to a potential threat from three tigers in the area.
According to Kosmo, the tigers were spotted near Kampung Remau, Kampung Bayor and Kampng Bujok since Friday (10 December).
The residents are afraid to head out to forage for food in the jungle with the tiger’s presence.
A tiger spotted by residents in the area. Image: Kosmo
A Kampung Remau resident, Hassan Achoi, 55, said about 17 families in the area moved to Kampung Tendrik after spotting the three tigers.
The families decided to make the move before anything untoward happens to them.
Previously in July, a resident named Adin Andok, 48, was mauled by a female tiger named Syamilla Bihai.
A resident in Kampung Tendrik, Pelinejon Assut, 38, hopes that the authorities will catch the tigers immediately and help the affected residents.
The Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN) has launched an investigation and the operation to capture the tigers is still in progress.
Netizens expressed their hope that the tigers won’t be killed after capture because the number of tigers in the wild is in the endangered category.

Another netizen pointed out how skinny the tigers were and said perhaps the animals ventured into the kampongs to look for food.

Our tigers are an endangered species
According to the World Wildlife Fund Malaysia (WWF Malaysia), our Malayan tigers are classified as Critically Endangered under the IUCN Red List for Threatened Species.
As it stands, there are only less than 200 tigers in Malaysia right now due to dwindling jungle habitats.

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RM787 Million For Repair And Maintenance, Not A New Stadium, Says Selangor MB

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The allocation of RM787 million announced by Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari is not to build a new stadium to replace the Shah Alam Stadium, Section 13, here.

Through a post on social media, he informed that the amount includes the cost of raising the stadium platform by 1.5 meters to prevent repeated floods and change the electrical wiring system.
MENJAWAB KEKELIRUAN BERKENAAN ISU STADIUM SHAH ALAM 📣RM 787 juta BUKAN utk pembangunan stadium baru sebaliknya kos baikpulih keseluruhan Stadium Shah Alam dan Stadium Tertutup Melawati📣 Pembangunan baru Kompleks Sukan Shah Alam tidak melibatkan sebarang dana Kerajaan Negeri pic.twitter.com/AJZsKQKZJf— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) July 18, 2022
In addition, the cost also includes demolition work and replacement of the entire price of the existing roof structure as well as pitch repairs and repair of the piping system.
According to the delivery, Amirudin said, the cost is not limited to the Shah Alam Stadium only, but it involves the Melawati Indoor Stadium in the same area.
From 2013 to 2022, the Selangor government spent RM56 million to repair and overhaul the SSA, including the roof, dressing room, electrical wiring system and drainage system.Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari justifying the expenses.
He added that maintenance costs are increasing due to its large size and most expensive replacement materials.
The estimation is based on the latest report and a detailed study from last year.
In the meantime, Amirudin noted that the Selangor government has decided to implement the new development of the Shah Alam Sports Complex.
He said the state government had reviewed all proposals and working papers received since 2013.

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Good Deal For Selangorians, Said MB
He said the decision was also made after considering the high cost of repairs and the constraints faced.
This new development does not involve any state government funds, will focus on green and environmentally friendly technology as well as give a new look to the stadium.Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari saying it’s a new era and a historic moment for all the people of Selangor.
On Friday, the Selangor Government decided that the Shah Alam Stadium in Section 13 here, an icon for sports development in the state, needed reform and a ‘new lease of life’.
During the Letter of Intent (LOI) Presentation Ceremony to Malaysian Resources Corporation Bhd (MRCB), Amirudin said the company was asked to submit a detailed proposal on the stadium improvement or redevelopment plan.
Through the submission of the LOI, MRCB will hold detailed discussions with the state government regarding the development plan of the stadium.
The stadium and its surrounding area are almost 30 years old.
Brickbats From Public On Huge Spending
Why is the rebuilding cost up to RM787 million, almost double the construction cost of RM480 million?
That is burning to which the public is demanding an answer.
Some say that the amount is not reasonable when compared to the construction cost of the Sultan Ibrahim Stadium belonging to the Johor Darul Ta’zim (JDT), which only cost an estimated RM200 million.
People are also concerned at the financial burdens that the state government will bear at a time when people face challenges in living costs such as inflation.
Some said the stadium is so run down that it would be better to build a new one to save on long-term maintenance costs.
Some parties had even asked the Selangor ruler to intervene.
Buat stadium baru kapasiti 30-40k, kos baru separuh dari 200juta utk baik pulih stadium shah alam. Lg bagus kalau stadium baru tu, suruh Selangor FC yg buat sendiri. 200 juta tu boleh invest jadi berbillion2 kt tapak stadium shah alam tu. Ini kalau repair, lps 10 thn rosak blk. https://t.co/wjzZlf6Ftn— tebayS silhkuM (@MukhlisSyabet) June 30, 2022
Korang pernah tak pergi stadium shah alam ni.. cuba tgk bumbung dia. mungkin nak maintain lebih tinggi kos dari buat baru kot.. dari bazir duk maintain benda lama. baik buat baru je. lagipun buat seat banyak2 pn bukan ramai org tgk bola. kalau msuk final je kau berduyun tiba 😂— WinaTash (@NatasyaZee) July 12, 2022
Mudslinging
Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak also took a swipe at Amirudin, who accused the former of having done worse.
Amiruddin claimed that Najib failed to maintain the Bukit Jalil National Stadium until the sports facility was repaired at more than RM1 billion.
However, the argument was refuted by Najib in a post on Facebook and claimed that the comparison made by Menteri Besar was weak.
Najib emphasized that the RM1 billion budget was the cost to upgrade and enlarge the Bukit Jalil Sports Complex, not just the Bukit Jalil Stadium.

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Malaysians Respond To Indonesian Medical Worker’s Tear-Jerking TikTok Confession

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Malaysians were moved by footage of an Indonesian healthcare professional getting ready for work.

Twitter user yourlocalshawty, shared her melancholic concern when she witnessed a video showing how a doctor would meticulously get dressed in layer-upon-layer of personal protective equipment (PPE).
Read More: Doctors, Nurses Forced To Use Trash Bags And Cling Wrap As Protective Equipment Due To Shortage
Though less than a minute long, the video showed the man painstakingly assembling his outfit, starting with a plastic surgical cap, two different pairs of face masks, and finally completed by a full bodysuit with a pair of goggles.
how do they control their breathing with that minimum pressure of air inside the mask…? I might get fainted bruh— •zettai• (@zatiazhr_) October 7, 2020
As he gets ready, the man is also seen making sure that every exposed part between the PPE and his face is sealed with multiple strips of tape.
After watching the video, netizens came to empathize with what the man and other healthcare workers around the world are going through in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Some were even curious to know how these dedicated people go about their day in such suffocating conditions.
How can they breathe bro 😲— ∞Alayda∞ (@AlaydaMe) October 8, 2020
I swear I suffocate everytime I saw people wear this thing how do you even breathe under there :((((— • (@thr7sh) October 7, 2020
The video also captivated several other Malaysian social media users to share their personal experiences working dressed in full protective gear.
It’s our first time wearing PPE to jakarta last april. I struggle A LOT. It was not comfortable & i was sweating wearing the PPE, the headband was super tight till 1 point i had to take it off cause i was feeling nauseous. Socks was loose till i almost trip 🥴 pic.twitter.com/dansTmCNYI— al🦋 (@allyciatann_) October 7, 2020
Sangat seksa sis,macam seharian duduk dekat sauna. Tapi tak kurus kurus pic.twitter.com/bm2s6wiNoB— Girasol (@esok_lusaa) October 7, 2020
Digging a little deeper, TRP discovered that the video is actually half of a two-part confession from Agustian Candra – supposedly a surgeon working at the Semen Padang Hospital in West Sumatra – who was apparently infected with Covid-19
In the second video, Agustian is seen transported in an ambulance before finally lying in a hospital triage ward with an intravenous (IV) drip up his arm.
(TikTok/udacann)
Agustian mentions how he misses his parents deeply and with his voice breaking, apologized to them if he never makes it home.
God willing, I’ve been honest in my work. This is just part of the risks I take in my career. Usually busy with the every day, giving advice to patients. Now it’s my turn to survive and encourage myself to fight and overcome it all…Agustian Candra via TikTok
Catch Part 2 of the video and send your well wishes to the doctor himself on TikTok.
  @udacann InsyaAllah aku ikhlas🥺 mohon doanya teman teman🙏🏻 ##fyp ##covid_19 ##nakes ##tenagamedis ♬ Sholawat Sedih – Alan & Various Artists

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Anwar Is Ok To Join Forces With Mahathir And Muhyiddin In Next GE

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Pakatan Harapan (PH) chairman Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim did not rule out the possibility for the coalition to work together with Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad and Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin in the upcoming 15th general election (GE15).

However, the PKR president stressed that the collaboration must not be done simply to defeat UMNO and Barisan Nasional (BN).
While coming together is pleasing to the ears, Anwar said that any form of collaboration must be based on clear principles.
“Good governance, eliminating corruption, rejecting racist and religious fanatics policies, that is the main principle and if you agree, please (work together with us),” Anwar was quoted as saying by Berita Harian.
Anwar said this during a press conference at PKR headquarters in Petaling Jaya today.
He was asked whether PH would cooperate with other political parties including the Parti Pejuang Negara (Pejuang) led by Dr Mahathir and the Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) under the leadership of Muhyiddin despite the dark history between them.
“We (PH) are committed to implementing the reform agenda, fighting against corruption and power abuse. Anyone who agrees with this principle can come and discuss with us.”

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Kim Jong Unâ€™s half-brother murdered in Malaysia was a CIA spy!

Well how about a plot twist worthy of a Hollywood spy movie?
Kim Jong-nam, the half-brother of North Korean Supreme Leader Kim Jong-un, who was murdered in  Malaysia turned out to be a  US Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) informant!

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Jeng, jeng, jeng!
The Wall Street Journal (WSJ) revealed the shocking new information, reporting that Kim Jong-nam met CIA agents several times before his death.
And that his fatal trip to Malaysia in 2017 was to meet his CIA contact.
Although, an unnamed informant who was a â€œperson knowledgeable about the matterâ€ told WSJ that it may not have been the sole purpose of his Malaysian visit.
But wait, thereâ€™s ANOTHER plot twist!
Kim Jong-nam was ALSO in contact with China.

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This information was revealed to WSJ by former US officials who also stated that the slain half-brother of The Worldâ€™s Greatest Leader was definitely in touch with security services of several nations.

Picture Credit: Malay Mail

There is some doubt on the value of information that Jong-nam provided as he had not been living in North Korea for several years and wasnâ€™t known to have powerful connections in Pyongyang.
But holy moly, all this plot twisting sounds like something youâ€™d find in a James Bond movie!

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The details of Jong-namâ€™s relationship with the CIA and China isnâ€™t really clear, but hereâ€™s what we know so far:
He was murdered in Malaysia
While at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) in 2017, liquid VX, a dangerous and illegal chemical weapon, was smeared on his face.
The accused poisoners were released
Two women, Doan Thi Huong, who is Vietnamese and Indonesian Siti Aisyah, were charged with poisoning Jong-nam but they were released by Malaysian authorities earlier this year.
North Korea ordered his assassination
Although Pyongyang denies it, South Korean and US officials have said North Korean authorities had ordered the assassination of Kim Jong-nam.
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
This wasnâ€™t the first assassination attempt
He survived an assassination attempt at Hungary in July 2006 and another one in 2012.

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Thatâ€™s all we know for now, but itâ€™s a FASCINATING saga. Truth really is stranger than fiction, eh?
Weâ€™re just wondering when former Bond girl, Tan Sri Michelle Yeoh will turn this into a movie as well, a la Billion Dollar Whale.


COVID-19: King & Queen Quarantined After 7 Istana Negara Staffers Test Positive

After earlier confirming that seven employees tested positive for COVID-19, the Palace has now confirmed that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong Sultan Abdulah Sultan Ahmad Shah and Raja Permaisuri Agong Tunku Azizah Aminah Maimunah Iskandariah are placed under a 14-day quarantine.
Comptroller of the Royal Household, Datuk Ahmad Fadil Shamsuddin, said that although the royal couple themselves have tested negative for the virus, they have been undergoing the 14-day quarantine since yesterday.
Contact tracing is currently underway with all those that have been in close contact with the seven.


Authorities On The Hunt For Cars Using Illegal “Ice Blue” Lights

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So get this. You’re driving down the road at night, when suddenly, a beam of light flashes from the vehicle in front, behind or the opposite side of traffic, blinding your vision with its intensely glaring head or tail lights.
Well if you’re sick and tired of having your retinas burned out while driving, rest assured that the authorities have also had it with the widespread use of illegal lighting on Malaysian vehicles.
According to the Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT), some 9,385 summons were issued to Malaysian road users for having unauthorized “ice blue” bulb lights installed on their vehicle’s fog lamps and rear brake lights.
In 2019, more than 16,000 tickets were issued to Malaysian drivers for similar offences.
Ice blue lights being use on cars.(Facebook/Malaysian Modders/Xotic Tech)
JSPT explained that the use of the ice blue lights poses a great danger to other road users as the intensity of such lighting can distract and confuse motorists.
Turn up the lights
Generally, there are three kinds of lights that are available for vehicles on the market; firstly are the halogen light bulbs that come standard in most vehicles and emit the familiar warm yellowish light that most of us are accustomed to.
Standard halogen bulbs on a car.(Fattahaura)
Secondly are the modern light-emitting diode (LED) lights, which are usually brighter than the normal halogen bulbs. It gives off a white glow and is usually seen on those expensive european cars.
(Osram)
Lastly, comes the High-Intensity Discharge (HID) or ice blue headlamps which has the advantage of being brighter and longer-lasting than traditional bulbs besides giving the driver a clearer, natural lighting while traveling on a dark road.
According to the Road Transport Department Malaysia (JPJ) the use of HID lights in Malaysia is strictly regulated based on the United Nations Economic Commission for Europe (UNECA) Vehicle Regulations, whereby the maximum brightness or color temperature allowed for on-the-road use of HID lights must not be brighter than 4,300 kelvin.
However, a major problem for authorities as well as Malaysian motorists is that there are HID lights being sold on the market that goes way beyond the certified limit.
So am I going to get into trouble
With all that in mind, the main question we assume would be on most people’s minds would be “would I be getting into trouble for having HID lights installed on my car?”.
Well, JPJ regulations state that it is illegal for car owners to modify or retrofit their vehicles with HID lights.
This means that if your vehicle already comes “stock” with an HID lighting system straight from the manufacturer, then you have nothing to worry about.
Illegal retrofit for HID lights is considered an offense under the Road Transport Act 1987 which can land you with a fine of a minimum of RM2,000 or less than six months in jail.
Usually, drivers who are caught with HID lights on their cars are given 10-day notice to have their vehicles restored to its original condition before any further legal action is taken.

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Sri Rampai LRT Escalator Is Finally Fixed! But How Did A Clothing Company Get The Repair Contract?

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Do you remember the out-of-service escalator at LRT Sri Rampai that hasn’t been fixed for more than five years?

READ MORE: “Complain To DBKL” RapidKL Says Broken Escalator At LRT Station Not Their Problem To Fix
Well, the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) said it was finally fixed and working on 15 June.
Netizens understandably and jokingly asked when the expiry date is so they will know when the escalator will go bust again.

Despite the long-awaited good news, netizens still remember the statement MUDA released on 14 June 2022 when the escalator wasn’t fixed yet.
It appears that the tender to repair the escalator was awarded to a clothing company named Bossque Skyline Sdn Bhd.
MUDA questioned how a clothing company managed to win the tender from DBKL, implying cronyism at work.
According to SSM, the company was previously known as Shakco Collections Sdn Bhd before changing to its current name on 26 April 2019.
MUDA added that the company isn’t registered with the Department of Occupational Safety & Health (the parent body of the Ministry of Human Resources).
KENYATAAN MEDIAPROJEK KEMUDAHAN AWAM ATAU MEMUDAHKAN KRONI?14 JUN 2022#MUDAsudahMula #MUDAWilayah #MUDASetiawangsa #ParlimenSetiawangsa pic.twitter.com/GHv9HjLTfF— MUDA Setiawangsa (@mudasetiawangsa) June 14, 2022
The company also has no experience in maintenance projects and has no relationship with Prasarana Berhad or any local companies that have done development or maintenance work.
All this brings the most important question to light: is the escalator repair done up to par and based on expertise?
MUDA hopes that DBKL can provide a reasonable explanation for the decision to award the tender to a company without experience and Bossque Skyline Sdn Bhd can provide an explanation of their qualifications to manage the project.
A search on DBKL’s website showed that Bossque Skyline Sdn Bhd was previously successful in bidding for another project tender of RM465.2k in 2021.
DBKL said the company met all criteria
In a media statement, DBKL explained that the tender was awarded to Bossque Skyline Sdn Bhd because the company fulfilled all the criteria.
The tender is awarded to companies that gave a reasonable quoted price and has enough funds.
Bossque Skyline Sdn Bhd acquired the Sijil Perolehan Kerja Kerajaan from the Construction Industry Development Board (CIDB) which has been certified by the Ministry of Entrepreneur Development and Cooperatives (MEDAC).
The company also has certification from the Ministry of Finance under the appropriate code to carry out the repair work and other certifications for contracting work, including mechanical, electrical and engineering certifications.
Lepas viral sehari, terus siap repair escalator LRT station yg berbulan-bulan rosak. pic.twitter.com/9LktTzGoIf— Aidila Razak (@aidilarazak) June 16, 2022

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How To Know If The Sanitiser You Bought Online Is Fake

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With stores running low on hand sanitisers, many are turning online to get their supply as the Covid-19 pandemic continues.
Unfortunately, there are a few unscrupulous folks who are taking advantage of the panic to produce and sell substandard quality hand sanitisers that are hardly effective against viruses.
To help Malaysians determine if the hand sanitisers they bought online is fake or authentic, the Health Ministry’s National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) is here.
The agency has urged that consumers check the authenticity of the products they buy on the NPRA website (HERE) or NPRA smartphone application.
Product registration search on the NPRA website.(Screenshot from NPRA website)
Melaka Health Department (JKN) Pharmaceutical Services Division enforcement branch assistant director Mohd Hafiz Abdul Seddek told Bernama that hand sanitisers are divided into two categories; cosmetics which have gone through the notification process, or general medicine which must be registered with the Health Ministry.
So, the best way to check is by using the product number:
Begins with NOT for cosmeticsBegins with MAL for general medicine.
Product search result on NPRA website.(Screenshot from NPRA website)
The product number and information should be the same as what’s seen on the product label itself.
If you’re using hand sanitiser to get rid of viruses, make sure that it contains at least 60% alcohol.Â
At least 60% alcohol is needed to kill most viruses, so alcohol-free sanitisers do not work against viruses.
If you can’t get access to hand sanitiser, the best way to kill viruses is water and soap. So remember to wash your hands frequently!

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Muse Is Coming To Malaysia As Their Only Stop In Asia & We’re Hysterical!

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The famous English rock band, Muse, is finally coming to Kuala Lumpur again this July!

Wanna know the best part? Malaysia is their ONLY STOP in Asia for their Will Of The People World Tour. Malaysians, we are very privileged people, you know.
The last time they performed here was 16 years ago at Stadium Negara in 2007.
If you’re living under a rock unfamiliar with them, here are some popular songs by Muse: Supermassive Black Hole, Time Is Running Out, Resistance, Uprising, Hysteria, Compliance.
Maybe this will truly jog your memory.

Thanks to Hello Universe which made their announcement yesterday at Zepp KL, the two-time Grammy Award winner, Muse is doing their one-night-only concert in Asia and Malaysia is the only place they’re gonna be performing this 29 July.
As reported by NST, Adam Ashraf, CEO of Hello Universe said that this is a part of the company’s mission to position Malaysia as one of the preferred concert destinations for global superstars.
We are proud because Kuala Lumpur is part of this tour, and one of the exclusive (tour stop) in Asia. Hello Universe hopes that this upcoming showcase can help nudge relevant ministries to really look at the potential of how entertainment events are able to be the catalyst to drive tourism. Adam Ashraf, CEO of Hello Universe
He also added that the concert venue would likely be outdoors and is expected to accommodate 50,000 people. Details on the venue will be announced at a later date.
Hello Universe also plans to host an upcoming band audition, in which Muse themselves will pick the winners to perform as their opening act in KL. Terms and conditions will be disclosed soon.
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Details of their concert are still hazy but here’s what we know.
Muse: Will Of The People World Tour
Date: 29 July 2023Place: TBATime: TBATicket Prices: RM350, RM550, and RM950Presale Date: 2 March 2023 (Thursday), 10 amGeneral Sale Date: 3 March 2023 (Friday), 10.30 am
Tickets will be available at the link here.
(Credit: Hello Universe Asia)
You better get ready to fight for the tickets. Since Malaysia is their only stop in Asia currently, other neighbouring country fans will surely wanna book the tickets here too. So, set a reminder on the dates!
Even CAS tickets are sold out within the first 15 minutes! Rumour has it, Hello Universe is still discussing if they could do a Day 2 for CAS. Let’s just cross our fingers and hope for the best, okay?
READ MORE: Cigarettes After Sex’ Is Coming To Malaysia This July! Tickets Available On Friday
This just goes to show how Malaysians love live music. So, get geared up next Friday and may the fastest hand wins the tickets!
For more updates, follow Hello Universe on Instagram and Twitter.
READ MORE: 2023 Sees Concert Scene In Malaysia Alive And Kicking, Check Out What’s In Store February Till May
READ MORE: Good Vibes Festival 2023 Sambut Ulang Tahun Ke-10, Tampilkan The 1975 & The Strokes!

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Meet Spiderman Petai, The Perak Student Trying To Earn A Living  For His Education

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If you’ve been driving down the roads of Slim River, Kuala Kubu Baru or Ipoh, Perak in the past few weeks, you might have noticed the unusual sight of Spiderman peddling petai by the roadside.

Meet Spiderman Petai, your friendly neighbourhood petai seller here to protect you from a petai-less existence.
Credit: @spiderman_petai/Instagram
The heroic petai seller is actually 22-year-old Selvakumar K. Tharmalingam from Slim River, Perak who’s been hard at work selling petai in the last few months to make a living.
In an interview with SJ Echo, the Business Administration of International Business degree student explained that he began this enterprise two months ago after his classes moved online, leaving him with ample time to get some side income.
Credit: SJ Echo
With the income from his petai trade, Selvakumar – who lives with his grandmother- explains that it goes to covering their monthly expenses.
But even more than that, he told Astro Ulagam that he can now fund his own studies using the petai money instead of relying on a study loan.
But why Spiderman Petai?
Well, why not?
         View this post on Instagram           Well, I’m Spiderman Petai 🕸 . . . #petaisegar #petailover #petaikopek #petai #petaisambal #petaisambaludang #spidermanpetai #spiderman #supportsmallbusiness A post shared by  🕸 SPIDERMAN PETAI 🕸 (@spiderman_petai) on Aug 9, 2020 at 9:25pm PDT
Selvakumar told SJ Echo that his grandfather used to sell petai, but no one took over the business after his passing.
As for the Spidey costume, he explained that he wanted to stand out, and chose the most well-loved character he could think of – Spiderman!
People get attracted to Spiderman and they buy petai from me. My marketing strategy actually works. It proves to me that one must not only work hard but work smart as well.Selvakumar aka Spiderman Petai to SJ Echo.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by 🕸 SPIDERMAN PETAI 🕸 (@spiderman_petai) on Aug 24, 2020 at 11:43am PDT
He buys petai from the Orang Asli community in Perak, and sells it in Kuala Kubu Bharu, and the Slim River night market at RM10 for a bunch.
But he doesn’t plan on doing it forever, as the hardworking young man dreams of being a policeman one day.
If you’d like to support Selvakumar on his heroic petai-selling business, reach out to him via Instagram at @spiderman_petai or WhatsApp him at 010-3827169.

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Zuraida Quits Bersatu For PBM, To Meet PM To Resign From Her Cabinet Post

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Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin and Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) supreme council member today announced her decision to leave the party and join Parti Bangsa Malaysia (PBM).

In a statement issued today, Zuraida said that she too would discuss her resignation from the Cabinet post with Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Zuraida cited PBM’s strength as among the reason for her to leave Bersatu, while adding that PBM too were in support of Ismail’s leadership.
“After in-depth consideration, I have decided to join PBM. I see a lot of potential in PBM, especially at a time when Malaysians are tired of the old politics, which stifle the progress of the country.
“I believe in the struggles of this party and am very attracted to the party’s core principles namely multiracial engagement, women empowerment, youth empowerment, economic development, education and the advancement of science and technology as elements to make Malaysia a developed country,” said Zuraida.
Regarding her resignation, Zuraida, said that she will be meeting Ismail upon returning home from her working trip in Turkey.
“God willing, I will meet the prime minister soon to discuss my resignation as minister. I will also discuss with him the role and direction of PBM in strengthening the Keluarga Malaysia government,” she added.
With the inclusion of Zuraida, PBM will now have three MPs in the Dewan Rakyat including Steven Choong (Tebrau) and Larry Sng (Julau).
Zuraida, who is also the former PKR Women’s chief, is the third former prominent PKR women leader to join PBM after Haniza Talha and Dr Daroyah Alwi.
Both Haniza and Dr Daroyah were also former Selangor state excos.

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Full List of Banks That Won’t Compound Interest During BNM’s 6-Month Loan Suspension

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Bank Negara Malaysia (BNM) made the decision to grant an automatic moratorium on loan payments for 6 months following the economic slowdown ailed by the Covid-19 pandemic.
While BNM’s decision was only on the deferment of loan payments itself, some banks have announced that they will not be compounding interest to help alleviate the financial burden of their customers.
Compound interest is the addition of interest to the principal sum of a loan or deposit, meaning interest on interest.
A table that shows how compound interest works.(Credit: InvestingAnswers)
Here’s the full list of banks that won’t charge interest for the 6-month loan break along with some important details:
RHB Bank
No compounding interest for retail and SME customers, taking effect from 1st April.
For Islamic financing, RHB will continue to observe the principle of no compounding of profit.
The loan moratorium applies automatically to all RHB Bank and RHB Islamic Retail and SME customers, with the exception of loans/financing facilities that are in arrears exceeding 90 days as at April 1.
Credit: Reuters via Malay Mail
Alliance Bank
Interest on conventional loans will not be compounded during the moratorium period.
Profit for Islamic financing is not compounded but the interest/profit on the deferred loan and financing repayments will continue to accrue during the 6-month period.
Public Bank
No compound interest for the monthly installment payments of loans to all eligible individual and business customers.
For Islamic financing, profit will continue to accrue on the outstanding principal amount it will not be compounded in accordance with Shariah principles.
Credit: Reuters via Malay Mail
Maybank
No compounding interest for all individual, small and medium enterprise (SME) and non-retail and corporate customers loan facilities.
Eligible products for retail & SME customers under the moratorium include personal, mortgage, ASB, education and SME loans.
OCBC Bank
OCBC said it will not be compounding interest and profit on mortgages and loans for SMEs during the period.
HSBC Malaysia
HSBC Malaysia announced non-compounded interest or profit during the moratorium period for retail and SME customers.
 Credit: Malaysia Financial Advisory Group/Facebook
AmBank
No compounding interest or profit on loans and financing, including AmBank Islamic.
Affin Bank
No compounding interest and profit for term loans and term financing for retail and SME customers.
Under Affin Islamic, profit rates are already not compounded in line with Shariah principles.
Standard Chartered Bank
No compounding interest on its conventional loans while profit on Islamic financing by Standard Chartered Saadiq will not be compounded.
Products included in the automatic loan deferment programme are:
personal loans/personal financing-iresidential mortgage/Saadiq MyHome-i or Saadiq MyHomeOne-icommercial mortgage loan/BizProperty Equity-ibusiness installment loan/guaranteed instalment loans/biz-financing-i
CIMB
Compounded interest and profit on its deferred loan and financing repayments are waived.
Eligible Islamic and conventional products under this moratorium include ASB Financing, home financing, auto financing and personal financing (Express Cash, Cash Plus Loan and Awam-i).
For SME customers, the moratorium applies to all existing term loans/financings and industrial hire purchase.
A pedestrian walks past a CIMB Bank Bhd bank branch in Jalan Raja Laut, Kuala Lumpur.(Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
Hong Leong Bank
There will be no compounding of interest/profit for deferred repayments for the bank’s customers.
This applies to all loans and financing for SMEs and individuals, including:
car loanhousing loanmortgagespersonal loans/financingAmanah Saham Bumiputra (ASB) financingPension financingMyCoop loans/financing

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