Oyen Cat Gives Birth To 13 Oyen Furbabies And They All Look Like Chicken McNuggets!

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Did you know that a normal cat litter may be in the range of 4 to eight kittens? It’s quite normal to see smaller and larger litter too.

However, recently, a TikTok user, @khai.kjunior shared a video of his ginger cat or more commonly known as ‘Oyen’ in Malaysia, who had just given birth to 13 kittens! And the crazy part is that they’re all ginger or Oyen!
The video went viral with 186.5 K views and 17.6 K likes at the moment of writing.
  @khai.kjunior Kucing aku beranak 13 ekor sekali gus! Record Baru?😂 #kitten #cats #birth #13 #senah #pening #kucing #oyen ♬ dumb dumb – sped up – mazie
In the video, Khai is seen counting the number of kittens by picking them up one by one to show us that it’s really 13 little newborns.
In another video, Khai revealed their orange tabby mother, named Senah. She definitely seemed tired from managing her 13 furbabies.
After a few father-reveal requests, Khai did another video suspecting the father of the children to be his neighbour’s cat, who’s also a full oyen cat left with only one eye.

Netizens are amused
It’s not every day you can find a 13-kitten litter being all orange. Malaysian netizens found the incident quite amusing and expressed their feelings regarding it.
Some made jokes and some wished Khai the best as orange cats are notorious for being mischievous goofballs and a little more aggressive than other cats.

“13 causes of future world problems”.

“The one with the white colour must be the youngest because their mother ran out of orange ink”.

“They’re all orange. Goodluck sleeping with one eye open”.

“Senah looks stressed”.

Unfortunately, only 12 are left now
However, as incredible as the 13-kitten news sounds, in a usual cat litter, one or two kittens could usually die because of malnourishment or other causes. It’s survival of the fittest.
That being said, Khai also said that one of the kittens died yesterday, in a more recent TikTok video.
Although he expected it to happen, he was still sad nevertheless.
Some people pointed out that their mother must not be giving enough milk due to the abnormal number of kittens. They gave him tips to manually care for the kittens themselves by buying milk and feeding them every two hours.
We hope the other kitties will survive the real world and will end up with caring owners in the future.
What’s the largest cat litter in the world?
The largest litter of domestic cats is 19 kittens, birthed by a Burmese/Siamese cat called Tarawood Antigone, belonging to Valerie Gane in Oxfordshire, UK.
However, 4 kittens in the litter were stillborn, while the remaining 15 kittens included 14 males and one female.
This incident happened in August 1970 and it also made it into the Guinness World Records on 7 August 1970.
Fun Fact: Because of genetics, orange cats are mostly male. They have a gender percentage of 80% male and 20% female. Plus, orange cats talk A LOT.
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Air Selangor Shutdowns 2 Water Treatment Plants Due To Flood

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Due to the rising river waters which caused the floods, Air Selangor is forced to shut down two water treatment plants, LRA Langat 2 and LRA Cheras Batu 11.

On the other hand, LRA Sg Langat will be operating at half capacity.
According to Malay Mail, the rising river levels have caused murkiness at the LRA Sg Langat plant so it can only produce 40% of its usual daily supply.
The list below shows the areas in Kuala Lumpur, Hulu Langat and Petaling which will be facing water disruption due to the shutdown of both water treatment plants.
Air Selangor ingin memaklumkan LRA Langat 2 dan LRA Cheras Batu 11 terpaksa dihenti tugas manakala LRA Sg Langat beroperasi pada pengeluaran separa berikutan peningkatan paras sungai yang mengakibatkan banjir. pic.twitter.com/DoaYmeqe2E— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) December 19, 2021
Air Selangor advised consumers to follow updates on the Air Selangor app (Android, iOS), Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and its official website.
Consumers can also contact the Communications Centre at 15300 for updates.

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Is the new sugar tax enough to curb Malaysians’ sweet tooth?

The excise duty on ready-to-drink packaged sweetened beverages (ie, the sugar tax) will be implemented on 1 July 2019, in an attempt to curb sugar intake.
However, will this slight increase in price really help Malaysians curb our sugar intake? Or should we crack down harder on sugar and treat it as an addiction much like smoking?
Malaysia has the unfortunate distinction of being the fattest nation in the southeast asian region. Young kids in particular are consuming sugar in alarming quantities, resulting in a surge in child obesity.

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Now with the bubble milk tea craze, adults themselves are consuming a large amount of sugary beverages as well. PSA: the recommended maximum serving of bubble tea is one large serving a week.
While the RM0.40/liter sugar tax is a step in the right direction, it may not be enough to slow the addiction to sugar.
Much like nicotine, sugar is an addictive substance, which is why it’s such a difficult habit to kick.

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What’s worse is that sugar has so far not been seen as an addiction, rather it is cautioned to be “consumed in moderation”, which is nonsense because everyone has only a vague idea of what “moderation” means.
While sugar itself is not bad, the excessive consumption fuelled by a veiled addiction can lead to heart diseases, obesity, diabetes, stroke or cancer.
The Malaysian cuisine, while gloriously delicious, is actually also really unhealthy and packed with sugar. Hidden sugars are everywhere, but especially in our favourite drinks.
Fun fact: fruit juices often have more sugar than teh tarik, as most places add processed sugar on top of the fruit’s natural sugars.(Picture credit: Pixabay.com)
If you’ve ever tried to go on a serious no-sugar diet, you may find it extraordinarily difficult in Malaysia. Even “healthy” alternatives like a bowl of Ipoh hor fun or fruit juice has sugar in it. Not to mention, carbs such as rice and noodles are a form of hidden sugar as well.
It comes as no surprise that the average consumption of sugar for Malaysians is at a whopping 26 teaspoons a day, when the recommended maximum is merely around 6 teaspoons a day!
Drastic measures may be required to educate the public of the addictive properties of sugar. Much like how nicotine addiction and cigarette discouragement is taught early-on in schools, the government may need to put sugar-prevention programs in place to educate the children most at risk of excessive consumption.

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Many of us may remember the Tak Nak anti-smoking campaign which ran from 2004-2010, which has shown a significant decrease in younger people who pick up the smoking habit.
Perhaps it’s time for a Tak Nak Gula anti-sugar campaign instead?


Study Says Nearly A Quarter Of Malaysia’s Trees Would Be Gone In A Few Years

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Despite being home to 5,422 species of trees, including 1,616 endemic species, there are around 1,295 (or 24%) threatened tree species in Malaysia, according to the Botanic Gardens Conservation International.

Their report – State of the World’s Trees Report – pointed out that globally, 30% or 17,500 of the tree species are currently at risk of extinction due to overlogging, agriculture, logging, and livestock farming.
It’s revealed in the report that that 1 in 5 tree species are directly used by humans for food, fuel, timber, medicines, horticulture, and more.
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The countries with the most endemic trees are Brazil, Madagascar, Australia, China, Malaysia, Indonesia, Mexico, New Caledonia, Papua New Guinea, Colombia and the Philippines.
According to Encyclopedia.com, endemic species are plants and animals that exist only in one geographic region.
In terms of region, the Neotropics (Central and South America) has the most tree species with 23,631, followed by the other tropical regions: Indo-Malaya (tropical Asia – 13,739 species) and the Afrotropics (Africa south of the Sahara, including Madagascar – 9,237 species).
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In for the money
It’s mentioned that some of the timber trees such as dipterocarps and ramin; and also other species of plants such as cinnamon and quercus (oaks) are some of the examples of flora which are being threatened.
The research said that the greatest threats facing trees include habitat loss from agriculture and grazing, followed by over-exploitation from logging and harvesting.
The data showed that 1 in 3 trees currently harvested for timber are threatened with extinction.
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It’s also been pointed out that in Borneo, the expansion of palm oil plantations has been a major threat to the dipterocarpaceae species, one of the most threatened tree groups of trees on the planet.
These large tropical trees make up the majority of the lowland habitat on the island, and their decline has led to species such as the Bornean orangutan to become Critically Endangered.Botanic Gardens Conservation International
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Despite being a threat to the environment, logging is reported as a very lucrative business, with over US$3.5 billion (RM14.53 billion) of dipterocarp timber exported each year from Kalimantan (the Indonesian half of the Borneo island) alone.
The research also stated that annual timber exports from Borneo exceed those from Amazonia and Africa combined.

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Public uni students have to take TWO new compulsory subjects from now onwards

Listen up, university students!
While the 2019/2020 academic just began this
September, our Education Minister Maszlee Malik has a special surprise for you:
Public uni students now have to take TWO new compulsory
subjects!
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The announcement was made on the ministerâ€™s social media channels
on Wednesday (25th September) where he introduced the subjects which
are:

Philosophy & Current Affairs (Falsafah dan Isu Semasa)
Appreciation of Ethics & Civilisation (Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban)

Credit: Dr Maszlee Malik/Facebook

According to the announcement, the introduction of the new
subjects is in line with the direction of the national education system, which
is value-based education.

In Maszleeâ€™s words, it is to ensure local uni graduates are
high-minded with distinguished personalities and constantly endeavour to solve issues
that plague society.

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The introduction of the new subjects also builds on civics education that was introduced to Malaysian schools in June this year.

â€œBut it can’t stop there. This personal development
education should continue to the level of higher education.â€
Maszlee Malik, Education Minister via Facebook.

Maszlee Malik, Education Minister(Credit: Mukhriz Hazim/Malay Mail)

He also elaborated on the rationale of making Philosophy a compulsory subject, calling it the science of thinking.

â€œWith philosophy we learn to program our thinking and build a civilization of thought. It is through philosophy that we analyse, seek the truth, and then plan solutions.â€
Maszlee Malik, Education Minister via Facebook.

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While the new subjects are compulsory for public university
students, they can be taken at any time during their studies.
This announcement comes shortly after the Department of Higher Educationâ€™s decision to drop 38 courses from public universities, signalling active restructuring of the Malaysian education system.
You can check out his announcement on Facebook below:

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Sabah grandma feeding lunch to grandkid at school every day warms hearts online

Thereâ€™s a saying that goes, â€œa garden of love grows in a grandmotherâ€™s heart.â€

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Well, a garden surely is in bloom in Tawau, Sabah as a touching story of a grandma and her grandson having lunch together under a shady tree went viral on social media.
According to postings, the grandmother diligently brings over lunch to her grandchild at school every afternoon.

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Images of the duo enjoying their meal separated by the school fence have touched the hearts of many Malaysians.

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 â€œThere is no end to love. No comparison. Cannot be bought over.â€
â€œHer love for her grandchild would make her do anything. And the child gould remember her deeds till he gets old.â€
â€œHope the grandkid would appreciate his grandmotherâ€™s sacrifice.â€
â€œSo cute. A grandmotherâ€™s love for her grandchild. Study hard kid, hope you can repay her. The grandmaâ€™s love warms my heart.â€
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Based on the postings, the school would not allow the woman to enter the premises, possibly due to safety and security reasons.

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But the wise woman found a quick and simple solution to make sure that her grandkid is kept fed with a nice homecooked meal.

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Our hearts go out to this charming family and may they have more captivating and loving moments ahead.


Bangladeshi workers traded like slaves between M’sian firms

Apparently, in this day and age, after historical examples of why this is a terribly inhumane and horrible idea, there are still companies in Malaysia that treat humans as commodities.
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According to Malaysiakini, Bangladeshi workers who have come to Malaysia legally are being traded between companies, basically forcing them to break Malaysian labour law and turning them into illegal migrant labourers.
Third-party firms also regularly confiscate the migrants’ passports (which is straight up illegal), essentially rendering these migrants as illegal aliens without documentation.
This issue is commonly faced by migrants working in supermarkets or small businesses while holding working permits registered for a different company.
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Many workers also have deductions in their monthly salaries for vague items such as “loan payments” or “advance”, even if they have not requested for advances in pay.
However, the firms providing the working permits are claiming that this practice is legitimate.
They claim that the third-party firms were subcontractors of the main firm, so they will regularly send the migrant workers over to the third-party firm.
They also claim to not be aware that their workers are putting in hours in far-away states, believing it to be part of a small group of Bangladeshi workers registered to them but ran away.
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A source from the Human Resources Ministry has told Malaysiakini that this exploitation of migrant workers is common and done for profit.
According to Malaysiakini, Immigration Department director-general Khairul Dzaimee Daud claims that it is illegal for any company to hire out or pass on its foreign documented workers to another firm.
Although it’s illegal, there are grey areas that allow for exploitation to happen.
Passing workers between two companies is legal if those companies have a binding contract, the source noted.
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The Anti-Trafficking in Persons and Anti-Smuggling of Migrants Act 2007 states that those found guilty can be jailed for between 3 and 20 years and fined.
Those who are found guilty of profiting from the exploitation of a trafficked person can be jailed for up to 15 years and fined up to RM1 million.


JAIS Postpones Marriage Ceremonies During CMCO

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The Selangor Islamic Religious Department (JAIS) has decided that all marriage ceremonies scheduled to be held at state mosques and suraus will be postponed effective tomorrow.

Its director, Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad, said that JAIS instead allows for marriages to take place at the District Islamic Religious Office (PAID).
The implementation of the marriage ceremony with a physical presence of not more than three people is allowed at PAID but needs special approval from the Director of JAIS.JAIS Director Mohd Shahzihan Ahmad via Berita Harian
He said the decision was made after the implementation of the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) in Selangor from tomorrow until October 27 issued by the National Security Council (MKN).
The CMCO will be implemented in Selangor, Kuala Lumpur and Putrajaya, starting at midnight until October 27 following the increase in Covid-19 cases.

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Selangor’s Guide To Survive The ‘Air-pocolypse’

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There’s a Malay proverb that goes, “Sediakan payung sebelum hujan,” which means it’s best to have an umbrella ready before it rains.

Faced with what can be best described as a ‘seasonal’ water cut problem, the people of Selangor are, unfortunately, always ready for the eventuality that one of these days our pipes might run dry either due to pollution problems at our main water sources or from the maintenance works done by the water supply company.
Read More: Water Coming Back In Stages From 5:00 PM, Says Air Selangor
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With their thinking caps buckets on the ready, here are some of the creative and even mad solutions Selangoreans have come up with to survive the ‘air-pocalypse’.
Stock up on supplies
In any disaster scenario, it’s always best to have a stockpile of essential supplies, just in case it runs out.
since covid takda sampai covid dah declare as endemic selangor still takda air 😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/bcvyFbUFRu— Syira Ahmad 💫 (@SyiiraAS) October 12, 2021
With water being a precious resource, Selangoreans are employing every method tin the book to store H20.
Cara mak simpan air. Pelbagaikan kegunaan kolam cucu 🤪 #kualalumpurbebasair #kualalumpurtakdeair #cityboys #citygirls pic.twitter.com/zgu5y0vpgj— Атира (@tiralokman) October 13, 2021
Am I A. Hiding a bodyB. Preparing for another @air_selangor water cutC. Hiding two bodies pic.twitter.com/7WfoHpSomA— Lavinia 🏴 (@lavinia_abirami) October 11, 2021
13 Oct 2021 – NRP3 – We do the best we can. Welcome to Day 1 of water supply disruption. So far so good. #watersupplydisruption @airselangor #pelanpemulihannegarafasa3 #nationalrecoveryplanphase3 #edzantheretiree #lifeofaretiree https://t.co/EIGH1aUrlD pic.twitter.com/oWhGUPRi4D— Edzan Nasir (@edzannasir) October 13, 2021
Life as a Selangorian 🙄 A must-have skill: find ways to store water! #selangor pic.twitter.com/Itk3zLTeTD— Carmen Ng (@yeelie163) October 13, 2021
Though I have vowed not to bath, brush my teeth, cook, wash dishes, defecate or wash clothes during the water cuts designed by the geniuses that govern us, I have decided to erect an installation art work dedicated to water & water containers titled “Water & Its Containers”. pic.twitter.com/qYvihhZ5Fq— Sharaad C. Kuttan (@SharaadKuttan) October 12, 2021
SURVIVE
Alas, there is little to nothing that we can do but hope to survive these dark dry times and pray for a miracle.
My stomach hurts so lets do a prayer circle yang air tangki cukup. F u air selangor pic.twitter.com/09UvbIPrh6— Sarah Choong 🏴🏴 (@Sarah_Fadhil) October 13, 2021
Selangor people, u ok? pic.twitter.com/STYjxlBUHU— Indra Gondi (@indragondi) October 13, 2021
Jokes aside though, if you’re not sure whether you’re area is affected by water disruptions or how long it’s going to take for supply to be restored, head on over to the Air Selangor website (HERE) or use the mobile app to get more details.
You can also get a list of locations where you can get water at public refilling stations by following the same steps.
Sehingga jam 3:00 petang ini, pecahan peratusan pemulihan bekalan air di lima (5) kawasan yang terjejas adalah seperti yang tertera.#AirSelangor #HentiTugas #HuluLangat0921 pic.twitter.com/0cf17cIxmN— Air Selangor (@air_selangor) September 29, 2021

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Penang Is Offering Island Tours For As Low As RM15

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Penang is serious about restarting their tourism industry and are now offering island tours which start at, RM15 per person.
According to reports by The Sun packages range from RM15 to RM1,000, from a half-day to a three-night stay with tours starting from 9am until 6pm.
They’ve cited the Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (Penang Chapter) Chairman Andy Chuah who said that there’s around 12 packages planned until October.
We are offering packages specially tailored to individuals, couples and families. If you drive from Kuala Lumpur to Penang, the cost is about RM100 per group for toll and fuel. But if you take our package, the cost is about RM60 per group. The money you save can be spent bingeing on street food here.Malaysian Chinese Tourism Association (Penang Chapter) Chairman Andy Chuah
He also said some of the packages include tours of the mainland, a change from the previous norm because tourism used to be island-centric.
Commenting on the pricing, Chuah said conventional travel packages are as competitive as online travel services.
Throughout these tours, he said, groups are required to practice preventive and disinfection measures.
You can check out their deals here: penangtraveldeals.com

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Omicron Subvariant Present In Malaysia But Health Minister Says Worry Not

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Just when the world thought we could move past the Covid-19 pandemic, a new subvariant of the Omicron virus has popped up.

News reports have also pointed out that the virus is making its rounds particularly in countries such as India, Singapore, Vietnam and many more.
As of today, there are a total of 14,517 active Covid-19 cases with a total of 13,824 undergoing home quarantine.
Has it or has it not entered Malaysia?
According to a report by China Press, the Assistant Dean of Research at the New York Institute of Technology Prof Rajeev Venkayya revealed that the new variant, Arcturus (XBB.1.16) has officially entered Malaysia.
However, lucky for us, the current vaccines are allegedly effective in battling this variant.
As reported by The Star yesterday, Health Minister Dr Zaliha Mustafa confirmed that the subvariants currently present were from the Omicron strain, specifically XBB1.5, 1.16 and 1.9.
However, she added that despite the increasing number of Covid-19 cases in recent weeks, the Health Ministry says the situation is still under control.
“Although these subvariants are more infectious, the symptoms are not as severe. The Covid-19 situation is still under control, and there is no need to panic.”
Nevertheless, it is always better to stay safe and continue to practise the standard operating procedures we all once followed.
What is the Arcturus subvariant?
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), the Arcturus or XBB.1.16 is a subvariant of the Omicron virus.
It was first detected in January, and added to WHO’s list of variants under monitoring on March 22.
WHO also noted that this subvariant is a hybrid variant from the BA.2.10.1 and BA.2.75, which are descendents from the Omicron variant BA.2.
“There were about 800 sequences of the virus from 22 countries. Most of them were from India, where XBB.1.16 had replaced the other variants in circulation.”
Another study from the University of Tokyo found that the variant spreads about 1.17 to 1.27 times more efficiently than the XBB.1 and XBB.1.5 strains, and suggested that it has the potential to spread worldwide in the near future.
Test results from the university also suggest that the variant is “robustly resistant” to a variety of COVID-19 antibodies.
Common symptoms of Arcturus
So, what are the common symptoms to look out for?
The symptoms of XBB 1.16 are not much different from previous variants.
Some of the common symptoms in adults include fever, sore throat, running nose, cough, body ache, myalgia, fatigue, diarrhoea.
Symptoms due to shortness of breath, low oxygen saturation, respiratory distress can be seen in patients who develop severe illness, according to WHO.
Experts from WHO also added that the loss of taste and smell seen in the days of spread of Delta variant is uncommon now while symptoms like fever, sore throat, running nose, body ache, diarrhoea, fatigue are more common in Covid patients.
On the other hand, children in addition to sore throat, runny nose, blocked nose may have conjunctivitis or pink eye in this current surge of Covid infections.

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Telegram & Signal Downloads Skyrocket After WhatsApp’s Privacy Blunder

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Users are flocking to other messaging platforms such as Telegram, who’ve registered 25 million users in the past 72 hours, from Whatsapp after the latter made its recent privacy announcement.

Even before the sudden surge, Telegram already has around 500 million active users monthly in the first weeks of January.
Telegram isn’t the only platform who is winning from the mass exodus as Signal recently saw approximately 7.5 million installs globally from across the App Store and Google Play, an increase of 4,200%.
Users began leaving the messaging platform after it was announced that they share significant user data (something which has been going on for years) with other companies within Facebook, which owns WhatsApp, Instagram, Oculus, among others.
The announcement not only caught the attention of users, but also the Tesla chief, Elon Musk who tweeted “Use Signal” as an alternative.
Use Signal— Elon Musk (@elonmusk) January 7, 2021
Whatsapp since then has released a statement to lure users back by saying that the new changes are related to messaging a business on the app, not personal messages between friends and family.
We want to be clear that the policy update does not affect the privacy of your messages with friends or family in any way. Instead, this update includes changes related to messaging a business on WhatsApp, which is optional, and provides further transparency about how we collect and use data.Whatsapp
 It’s reported that WhatsApp has 2 billion users globally.

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Health DG: Second Wave Of Covid-19 Could Hit Malaysia Mid-June

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Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah warns that Malaysia could be looking at a second wave of Covid-19 infections in mid-June.
At the daily Covid-19 briefing today, he explained that the Health Ministry’s National Institute of Health (NIH) can predict the outcomes of Covid-19 cases for the next two to four weeks based on the adherence to social distancing today.
Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.(Credit: @KKMPutrajaya/Twitter)
Referring to mathematical graphs of the infection, he stressed the importance of keeping Malaysia’s R0, pronounced “R naught”, below 0.3 as it currently stands.
R0 is a mathematical term that indicates how contagious an infectious disease is and can tell you the average number of people who will get infected from someone with the disease.
We want to keep R0 below 0.3. If it increases to 1.6, it means we are in dangerous territory and could see an exponential surge of cases. Datuk Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
Covid-19 modelling and prediction graph by the National Institute of Health.(Credit: Ministry of Health)
To prevent this worst case scenario, Dr Noor Hisham emphasised the importance of Malaysians adhering to the Health Ministry’s SOP (Standard Operating Procedure) and avoiding large gatherings.
The importance is adhering to SOP – social distancing of at least 1 metre, washing hands frequently and even wearing a face mask in public spaces if you have flu-like symptoms.Datuk Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General.
As of 13 May, Malaysia has 37 new Covid-19 cases and two new deaths. Cumulatively, the country records 111 deaths and 6,779 confirmed cases, where 1,387 are still active.

Terkini #covid19malaysia 13 MeiKes sembuh= 58Jumlah sembuh= 5,281Kes positif= 37Jumlah positif= 6,779Kes kematian= 2Jumlah kematian=111Sebanyak 16 kes dirawat di ICU dan 4 daripadanya sedang menerima bantuan pernafasan. pic.twitter.com/4R52KueyZU— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) May 13, 2020

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[Watch] 120 Indonesian Football Fans Died And 180 Injured In Stampede, Police Used Tear Gas

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Around 120 football fans in Indonesia died while 180 were injured after a stampede following a football match in East Java between Arema FC and Persebaya Surabaya on 1 October.

Based on reports, football fans gathered at the Kanjuruhan Stadium in Malang to watch both teams take on each other in Liga 1.
The home team, Arema FC, lost the match 2-3, and the fans of the losing team stormed the pitch and caused chaos.

According to Sportskeeda, police tried to control the crowd using tear gas which led fans to scramble for one exit. Some scaled the fences or continued running onto the pitch.
In a report by New York Times, East Java police chief Inspector General Nico Afinta defended the use of tear gas because there was anarchy.
They were about to attack the officers and had damaged the cars.East Java police chief Inspector General Nico Afinta
Mahmud MD, Indonesia’s coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, said the victims died due to the stampede. They were allegedly trampled on and suffocated to death.
 There were no victims of beatings or mistreatment of the supporters.Indonesia’s coordinating minister for political, legal and security affairs, Mahmud MD
Victims were evacuated by the medical team and sent to several hospitals for medical attention.

PT Liga Indonesia Baru suspended for a week
Indonesia’s top-flight football league, PT Liga Indonesia Baru, has been suspended for a week following the tragedy.
Two matches – Persib vs Persija Jakarta and PSIS Semarang vs Bhayangkara – were scheduled to be played on Sunday.
The president director of PT Liga Indonesia Baru, Akhmad Hadian Lukita, conveyed his condolences.
We are concerned and deeply regret this incident. We share our condolences and hopefully this will be a valuable lesson for all of us.President director of PT Liga Indonesia Baru, Akhmad Hadian Lukita
President Joko Widodo aka Jokowi has asked the national police to investigate what happened thoroughly.
He had also ordered the minister of youth and sports, the national police chief and the chairman of Indonesia’s football association to evaluate security at football matches.
I regret that this tragedy occurred. And I hope this is the last football tragedy in the country. Indonesian President Joko Widodo
The New York Times wrote that football-related violence has long been a problem in Indonesia due to fierce rivalries and it explains why there are often riot police standing by at matches.
Since the 1990s, many fans have been killed in football-related violence.

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Faizal Azumu Apologises Over “Fan’s Cheers Made Players Lose Focus” Remarks

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Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu has apologised for his remarks suggesting that loud cheers from the fans led to the national football team conceding a goal to Bahrain in the recent AFC Asian Cup 2023 Qualifiers.

Taking it to Twitter, the Tambun MP acknowledge the importance of the fans supporting the national team, adding that his comment on the matter was “misunderstood”.
Sorakan dan sokongan para penyokong sebagai pemain ke-12 amat penting dan amat dihargai. (Bila dah kena balon, saya pun pening). Cakap2 bola saya sebelum ini telah disalah erti. Ampun dan maaf atas kesilapan saya.— Faizal Azumu (@PejaOfPerak) June 13, 2022
Ahmad Faizal was commenting on his remarks suggesting that the loud cheers from more than 63,000 supporters inside the Bukit Jalil National Stadium had caused the national players to lose focus.
“As far as I remember, as soon as the first goal was scored there are some players besides the field getting ready to be brought on, including Guilherme De Paula, which caused the whole stadium to cheer.
“At the time, the whole stadium cheered and right after that cheer, we conceded a goal,”
“So if you want to blame the (defeat) 100% on the players, I don’t think (that it’s fair) also. In fact, we as spectators too contributed to the player’s losing focus.”
“If I was on the field at that time, when people suddenly shouted (cheered), my focus too disappeared a bit,” he was quoted as saying by Utusan Malaysia.
In the report, Faizal was defending the national goalkeeper and skipper Farizal Marlias who was blamed by fans for giving away a penalty in the late stage of the game.
Malaysia lost the game 1-2 to Bahrain despite taking a lead early in the second half.
Fans ridiculed Faizal’s take on the matter and some netizens even suggested for the youth and sports minister to stop commenting on subjects that he is not knowledgeable about.
https://t.co/jlowZzrmrj pic.twitter.com/BZMKYq94K2— MIE | SwitchBlade Era (@EncheMarchisio) June 14, 2022
Fitting that Twitter decided to categorize this as a funny twit. But sad that this is from The Sports Minister and a member of Malaysian government . How far we have fallen https://t.co/gblSUOZ7cj— MazT (@MazlinaTahir) June 14, 2022

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Penang Private Hospitals Are Allegedly Charging Patients For Temperature Checks & Hand Sanitizer

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While most places are freely checking in or more often enough have patrons “tit” themselves as part of Covid-19 guidelines, several private hospitals in Penang are allegedly charging patients RM5 for conducting government mandated standard operating procedures (SOP).

Covid-19 guidelines require everyone to check themselves in either digitally via the MySejahtera mobile application or sign their name manually at businesses, events and public places, besides having their temperature scanned as a precaution.(Reddit/FayeChan350259)
The Consumers Association of Penang (CAP) said in a statement that it received complaints that these hospitals were charging their inpatients – patients who are warded and living at the hospital while getting treatment – a fee of RM5 for scanning the person’s body temperature and providing them with hand sanitizers.
The fees were found to be included in the patients total medical bills.
Shocked by such actions, CAP urged hospitals to stop their nonsense, arguing that other industries are complying with the same SOP without essentially cheating people out of their money.
CAP states that in such times as a pandemic, a little humanity goes a long way, and such services should be carried out of generosity and a part of the organization’s corporate social responsibility (CSR).
Earlier in 2020, a private hospital in Kuala Lumpur was investigated by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) for allegedly overcharging their patients for the use of three-ply masks.
KPDNHEP urged consumers to report any unscrupulous business activities to its hotlines, official emails, or through the ministry’s mobile app.
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Private Hospital In KL Under Investigation For Overpriced Face Masks


Police To Question Selangor MB For Breaching Self-Quarantine During Water Cut

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The police will be questioning Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari soon over a breach of self-quarantine during a water cut on 4th October that left over 300,000 homes dry in the state.

Who said what: Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (CID) deputy director (investigation/legal) DCP Mior Faridalathrash Wahid said an investigation is ongoing on Amirudin’s Twitter account where he posted an update of the water disruption at Air Selangor’s Semenyih Water Treatment Plant. Police say that the Selangor MB will be called up to give his statement, along with several witnesses.
Saya telah turun melawat Loji Rawatan Air Sungai Semenyih bagi meninjau situasi pencemaran. Berdasarkan taklimat dan siasatan awal, punca pencemaran adalah dari kawasan di Negeri Sembilan. Turut bersama Menteri KASA YB @titm_official . Usaha sedang dilaksana bagi membersihkan air pic.twitter.com/dmfpp76hTt— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) October 4, 2020
What you need to know: In the offending tweet, Amirudin apologised for breaching the self-quarantine and said he needed to do it to check on the water pollution issue at Sungai Semenyih on 4 October. He also assured that he took all the protective steps necessary, including wearing a face mask and face shield. Amirudin is currently the Chairman of Air Selangor.
Terpaksa langgar pantang demi tanggani isu ini, namun segala langkah termasuk gunakan pendinding muka— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) October 4, 2020
How did it get here: The Selangor MB was instructed to self-quarantine for 14 days beginning 28 September after returning from Sabah. The next day, he revealed that his Covid-19 test came back negative. Amirudin also explained that the negative test result meant that he didn’t need to continue self-quarantine, as per the National Security Council’s directive on 29 September, but opted to continue the 14 day quarantine and took another Covid-19 test on 4 October.
Usai tiba dari Sabah saya telah menjalani ujian saringan dan memakai gelang pengawasan. Ujian tersebut negatif dan saya telah bebas dari kuarantin yang ditetapkan MKN namun telah meneruskan kuarantin kendiri dan melalui satu lagi ujian saringan pada 4/10 turut keputusan negatif. https://t.co/UAOzz3asMQ pic.twitter.com/PxHhDebDse— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) October 11, 2020
Read more:
Quarantine violation: Police to call up Selangor MB (Bernama)
Sg Semenyih pollution: Water treatment plants still down (NST)
Sabah returnees free from quarantine if swab test negative (NST)
With All The Water Cuts Happening, What Does Air Selangor Actually Do? (TRP)

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Sg Semenyih pollution: Water treatment plants still down
Sabah returnees free from quarantine if swab test negative


Krug X Lemon: A Celebration Of Savoir-Faire

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The House of Krug, a renowned Champagne brand established in 1843, recently celebrated the versatility of a single ingredient in a gastronomic event held in Kuala Lumpur.

The event, called “Krug X Lemon: House of Krug Celebrates its Savoir-Faire with a Single Ingredient, The Vibrant Lemon,” paid tribute to the lemon and showcased the exceptional savoir-faire of Krug.
Partnering with Chef James Won, the event featured a degustation menu highlighting the lemon’s unique taste and versatility.

The menu was perfectly paired with Krug Grande Cuvée 170ème Édition and Krug Rosé 26ème Édition, which complemented the dishes and brought out the vibrant taste of the lemon.
The event also showcased Krug’s principle of “L’Individualité,” which considers each plot of vines as a distinct and unique ingredient within Krug Champagne.

This philosophy is embodied in the brand’s commitment to paying homage to a single ingredient every year.
This year, the vibrant lemon was chosen as the honoured ingredient.

Nausicaa Charrier, Marketing Director of Moët Hennessy Singapore & Malaysia, said, “At Krug, our mission is to unite all these elements into a single sip, delivering a complete sensorial experience that Champagne has to offer.

We aim to re-create the dream of Joseph Krug with Krug Grande Cuvée and Krug Rosé, a unique masterpiece of contrast and texture characterised by its fullness of flavours and aromas every year.
Nausicaa Charrier, Marketing Director of Moët Hennessy Singapore & Malaysia, on the versatility of the lemon and the exceptional quality of Krug Champagne with Chef James Won’s delicious creations.
The successful event demonstrated how a single ingredient could be celebrated and transformed into an exquisite gastronomic experience when paired with exceptional Champagne like Krug.

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Delivery Rider Runs The Red Light, Gets Knocked Over By A Car At Port Klang

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Despite the number of road accidents happening every year, there are some of us who still push our chances on the road.

Just recently, a short dashcam clip showed two delivery riders running the red light at a road intersection in Port Klang.
When the lights changed, a Honda CRV from the opposite lane ploughed into one of the delivery riders and sent the motorcyclist flying.

Based on the pictures shared on social media, the Honda CRV sustained damage to the front of the car and the contents from the motorcycle were strewn all over the road.
Pictures also allegedly showed the rider sitting by the roadside and he escaped with serious leg wounds.
Image: DashCam Owners Malaysia
While it’s understandable that delivery riders are trying to send out the orders fast, it’s still a big risk to flout road safety rules at the expense of their lives.
A few netizens also reminded others not to rush the delivery riders and reminded the riders to think of their families too.

Another person said he hopes that the delivery rider that narrowly escaped with his life will look back on this incident and learn from it.

Here’s hoping that this incident serves as a wake-up call for many Malaysians on the road.

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Easy Money As JPJeBid Collects RM286 Million From 124 Bids So Far This Year

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The Road Transport Department (JPJ) is perhaps the best government agency in terms of ‘profit margin’.

The reason is because some people are determined on getting the licence plate of their dreams at all cost.
JPJ collected RM286 million through its online vehicle registration bidding system, JPJeBid, in less than 10 months.
Its Chief Director, Datuk Zailani Hashim, said there were 124 bidding throughout the country, with an average of RM2.3 million for each bid.
Once the number is up for bidding, the public can bid without the need to attend JPJ offices and fill out forms.
#BahasaMalaysia #BeritaTempatan JPJ eBid: JVS dan VJV sedia untuk dibida https://t.co/DcvFzRNdIK pic.twitter.com/tmw0VgxLoy— Flyin18T Motorsports (@Flyin18T) October 13, 2022
In addition, they do not need to make bank drafts because payments can be done online using e-wallets, debit cards and so on.
For example, if a bidder in Johor wants to bid on a number in Pulau Pinang, there is no problem.
Anyone can bid on the number they are interested in regardless of location.
READ MORE: DDV Number Plate Series Bidding Records Highest Bid To Date Totalling RM1.98 Million
#LocalNews JPJ eBid: BRE and QRS number plates up for bidding https://t.co/UcczuvIV7n pic.twitter.com/1dbHUVlhy0— Flyin18T Motorsports (@Flyin18T) October 17, 2022
Truly, number plate bidding is so lucrative that even universities are joining the bandwagon.
Universiti Sains Malaysia (USM) has opened a bid for the sale of its special vehicle registration plate number that begins with “USM” to the public.#USM #VehicleRegistration #Malaysia pic.twitter.com/6uMzBhT4z5— Asi Rashid (@AsiRashid10) June 18, 2022
Service For The Rakyat
Meanwhile, on the convenience of the drive through counter, Zailani said that JPJ offers four types of services, namely:
The renewal of the Motor Vehicle License (LKM).The renewal of the Malaysian Driving License (LMM).The exchange of the Experimental Driving License (PDL).Competent Driving License (CDL).Summons payment.
As an example, Penang JPJ receives approximately 3,000 customer visits every day throughout the period of operation at 53 counters, including counters at Urban Transformation Centers (UTC) across the country.
In the near future, JPJ plans to launch drive-through counters in Perak, Kelantan, Terengganu and Negeri Sembilan.
Bagi yang ingin berurusan dengan @JPJ_Malaysia boleh terus pandu lalu dari jam 8.30 pagi hingga 5.00 petang pic.twitter.com/uXrPul7Bvj— Putrajayaku (@putrajayaMY) September 13, 2021

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â€œNo off day to attend funeralâ€ â€“ Klang companyâ€™s outrageous job posting draws criticisms online

Weâ€™ve all had our fair share of toxic workplace experiences, from micromanaging bosses to backstabbing colleagues.
Usually we only find out once weâ€™ve signed the confirmation
letter, but one company in Klang made a pretty nasty impression with an online
job posting riddled with outrageous demands.
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Shared by Twitter user @qalamchikey, the job posting for an â€œOffice Admin Data Entryâ€ on recruitment website Indeed.com called for serious candidates and a shockingly stringent list of demands.
The company in Bandar Bukit Tinggi was extremely reluctant to give its employees off days – specifically stating â€œNo off day to go help any friends or family member if they accidentâ€ and â€œNo off day to attend funeralâ€!

Credit: @qalamchikey/Twitter

Demanding for â€œPerfect Attitudeâ€, the company also threatens
to blacklist employees on job sites using their IC number if they
deem the employeeâ€™s attendance as â€œno goodâ€.
With over 3.1K retweets at the time of writing, Malaysians online were shocked and appalled at the ridiculous demands.

Slavery Sdn Bhd
â€” @humanmonopod (@humanmonopod) October 12, 2019

A company that owned by heartless employer who doesn’t has family members kot 😂
â€” Ø°ÙˆØ§Ù„ØÙ„Ù…ÙŠ (@zlhlmianr_) October 12, 2019

shit pay, no MC, no days off………. they sure do love modern slavery
â€” superjahat jerojero (@keurisoo) October 11, 2019

They should hire robot. Not a human
â€” noneofitmatter (@itseffinglily) October 12, 2019

Are they looking for a ‘robot’ person without feeling, soul and more specifically non-living thing?? Should get listed in Malaysia’s Job Site – Worst Employer for unreasonable and unethical company. Not a perfect workplace for human being.
â€” Tengku Diyana (@KuDhiaAnna) October 13, 2019

However, is the company allowed to do this?
As the salary range given is RM1,100 â€“ RM1,300, the employee would be protected under the Employment Act 1955.
Hereâ€™s what the law says about the Klang companyâ€™s demands:
No Simply Off
Employees are entitled to certain amount of leave days per year BUT the employer has control when the leave can be used. Meaning, employers are free to reject leave applications.
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No off day to attend funeral/help friends or family in
accidents
With emergency leave, the law recognises that an employee may not be able to work due to unforeseen circumstamces. So emergency leave can be taken with the following conditions:

MUST have a reasonable excuse for absence
MUST inform or attempted to inform employer at the earliest opportunity for such absence

There is no proper definition of reasonable excuse, but accident
or the death of an immediate family member does fall under â€œreasonable excuseâ€.

Credit: Imgur

FYI, if you are arrested or required to attend a court proceeding, itâ€™s not considered an emergency leave but unpaid leave.
No MC claim
Employers are actually not required to pay for medical leave. However, you MUST inform your employer within 48 hours if you take an MC. Otherwise, you will be considered absent without permission or reasonable excuse.

Credit: Mr Memel

As it turns out, the Klang companyâ€™s demands are not wrong in the eyes of the law. Ethically, itâ€™s a different story altogether.

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Netizens salty over fake Himalayan salt candy

You know of counterfeit CDs, handbags, and even eggs… but now there’s a new contender: counterfeit candy.
Big Foot Malaysia recently made a post alerting the public to fake versions of the popular Himalaya Salt mint candy.

 The salty-minty candy is meant to replenish the body’s natural salts after sweating, and is popular among fitness groups for its unique flavors and salt-replenishing properties.

got a new favourite candy now- this himalaya salt lemon candy is something else. eat one and youâ€™re hooked. bye nerds.
â€” Khalisah Osman (@leeosmn) February 22, 2019

Himalaya salt candy is the best remedy for running nose & block nose !
â€” â˜…Nanaaâ˜† (@NanaaRahman) March 7, 2019

just bought a box of himalaya salt candy 🤡 i hope 12 packs can last me at least half the term?? so 1-2 packs per week 🙏🏻
â€” á´á´€Ê ( Â´â—•ï¸¿â—•`Â·:) (@mxytxn) March 23, 2019

The candy’s popularity is probably why there are even counterfeit versions out there. According to some netizens, the candy is hard to find as they are often sold out!

Picture credit: Facebook

Netizens that verified that there was indeed a difference in taste and texture of the candy.

Some people were also quite upset upon learning that their stash of candy was *dun dun dun* fake. It’s certainly upsetting to lose trust in your favourite candy brand by accidentally buying fakes!

If you are looking for the candy online, it’s rather hard to make sure what you’re buying is legitimate, since Delfi does not sell the candy directly.
Instead, it is sold in bulk by third-party companies on online selling platforms .

Always be cautious when making purchases online! If you happen to have the fake candy, better not risk it- don’t eat it!


Smoking will be banned on Batu Ferringhi beach, Penang soon!

Batu Ferringhi will be declared a smoke-free zone by next month.
The 7km long beach will be Penangâ€™s first no-smoking tourism zone.
Just so smokers out there are clear: Smoking will not be allowed at â€œopen spaces, beachfronts, eateries, beach clubs, food courts, resorts, bungalows and shopping complexesâ€.
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Afif Bahardin, the stateâ€™s health committee chairman, said that the smoke-free zone will be from the Floating Mosque all the way to the Bayview Beach Resort along Jalan Batu Ferringhi.
Location of Floating Mosque and Bayview Beach Resort highlightedPicture credit: Google Maps
Besides Batu Ferringhi, there will also be designated non-smoking areas in all the five districts in Penang.

“After Batu Ferringhi, next will be Bayan Baru and Balik Pulau. As for the mainland, Bandar Sunway in Seberang Jaya, Bertam and Nibong Tebal will also be gazetted as smoke-free zones soon”
 Afif Bahardin via Straits Times

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Instead, smokers will only be allowed to practice their dirty habit at designated smoking areas.

“There will be several designated areas for smokers to take a puff and most of the hotels do not allow smoking in the rooms too.
 Afif Bahardin via Straits Times
Errant smokers caught smoking at non-smoking areas will be issued with a compound between RM250 and RM500.
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“Those who fail to pay their compounds can be brought to court and fined a maximum of RM10,000, or face up to two years in prison if found guilty.”
 Afif Bahardin via Straits Times
Afif Bahardin made the announcement after launching Batu Ferringhi as a smoke-free zone at SJK (C) Pai Chai in Jalan Batu Ferringhi last Saturday (Sept 28).
Meanwhile, Dr Asmayani Khalib, Penang Health Department director, said those exposed to second-hand cigarette smoke were at risk of asthma, ear infections, bronchitis, pneumonia and cancer.
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She also added that tobacco control was one of the cost-effective approaches in preventing smoking-related diseases.

“According to research, the treatment cost for illnesses due to smoking exceeds RM3 billion a year. The treatment cost is fully borne by the government.”
 Asmayani Khalib via Straits Times
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Newly Opened SUKE Highway Already Attracting People To Take Pics By The Roadside

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Road users get to enjoy a one-month free toll at the new Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang (SUKE) Highway.

The new highway will significantly ease the congestion along roads in eastern Kuala Lumpur, such as the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) and Jalan Loke Yew.
According to Malay Mail, Senior Works Minister Datuk Seri Fadillah Yusof said the highway could reduce traffic congestion by up to 36% during peak hours and save travel time from 75 minutes to 25 minutes.
The SUKE highway also possesses two unique features that made it into the Malaysia Book of Records: the country’s first two-level helicoidal ramp and the highest Segmented Girder Bridge (SBG) measuring 56.4 meters from the ground level.

Where do the roads connect?
Once it’s fully completed by the first quarter of next year, SUKE will measure 24.4km long and start from Seri Petaling, where it’s connected with the Kesas Expressway, all the way to Jalan Hulu Kelang.
There’ll be 14 interchanges connecting motorists with several highways such as KL-Seremban Expressway, the Sungai Besi Expressway (Besraya), the Cheras-Kajang Expressway (CKE), MRR2, the Ampang-Kuala Lumpur Elevated Expressway (Akleh), and the Duta-Ulu Kelang Expressway (DUKE).
SUKE Highway will also be connected to the East Klang Valley Expressway (EKVE), which is currently under construction.

Currently, only Phase 1 of the SUKE highway is opened for public use, so motorists will have access to 11 of the 14 interchanges.
The first phase stretches for 16.6km from the Cheras-Kajang interchange to the Bukit Antarabangsa interchange.
The Sri Petaling, Sungai Besi and Alam Damai interchanges will be the last three to be finished.
There will be new R&R on the highway
Due to the long and windy roads, some road users might be tempted to race or stop by the roadside to capture panoramic pictures.
To prevent any road mishaps, members of the public are advised to utilise the new R&R area at Tasik Tambahan once it’s built.
According to paultan.org, the planned R&R area by Prolintas, currently dubbed the “SUKE Lookout Point,” will eventually have F&B outlets and double as a hangout spot with a panoramic view of KL.

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Malaysian Man Saved An Uncle From Killing Himself. Learn How To Approach A Suicidal Individual

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Picture yourself on your way off to nowhere in particular, and as fate would have it, you come by a person standing suspiciously close to the edge of a bridge you so happen to cross.
What would you do?(Credit: rebcenter-moscow/Pixabay)
You have no idea who this person is or what their intentions are, but deep down you know that the individual seems distressed and has the look of someone about to make a life-altering decision.
What do you do? Do you simply turn your head away and move on as nothing happened? Or do you approach the individual and try to offer any assistance that you possibly could?
We could only imagine the thoughts that must’ve gone through the head of one Malaysian who’s empathy and quick thinking managed to save another from the edge of oblivion.
According to the China Press, an unidentified man managed to save a 73-year-old senior citizen from taking his life by jumping off of the Muar Bridge in Johor on Sunday, March 7, 2020.
The good samaritan seen holding on to the troubled man who stood on the outside of the bridge railings.(Credit: China Press)
Reportedly the elderly uncle was suffering from an untreatable illness and had wanted to off himself because of it.
Fortunately, the actions of one considerate youth managed to convince the uncle otherwise and discouraged the old man from making a debilitating or fatal mistake.
The man had managed to talk the uncle from going through whit his plan before emergency services came to escort the senior citizen to the hospital.(Credit: China Press)
Though such stories of kindness and compassion tend to send warm, fuzzy vibes to most who come accross it. Situations such as these do pose a serious question on WTF does one do when confronted with a person with suicidal intentions.
After all, the troubled individual you might come face-to-face with might not be a total stranger and more than often enough, be someone very close and dear to you.
It’s hard not to crack in this pressure cooker of a world we live in today. The trials and tribulations of modern existence do eventually take a toll on a person’s mental and emotional state of being.
A global health crisis
According to the World Health Organisation (WHO), nearly 450 million people around the globe suffer from anxiety, depression or some form of mental or neurological disorder. That’s 1 out of every 4 people on the planet.
Moreover, the WHO also reports that close to 800,000 people from around the world die prematurely due to suicides each year. That’s equivalent to 1 soul lost every 40 seconds.
(Credit: WHO)
Malaysia seems to echo this gloomy sentiment, as according to the Health Ministry, 29% of Malaysian adults suffer from mental health problems such as stress, depression, anxiety, or develop suicidal thoughts.
National statistics also show that Malaysian men outnumber women by 3 to 1 in the number of successful suicides happening in the country.
Meanwhile, the 2017 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2017) pointed out a growing trend in mental health problems as well as suicidal tendencies among Malaysian adolescents between 13 – 17-years old, with 10% of teens having thought about killing themselves.
(Credit: NHMS 2017/ Ministry of Health)
Additionally, statistics compiled by the Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) between 2014 to 2018 show more than 500 cases of suicides or attempted suicides happening in Malaysia every year, providing clear evidence that the mental health crisis is becoming more and more prevalent in the country.
And with the proposal to decriminalise attempted suicides still remains uncertain, let’s explore what you can do when faced with someone who’s bent on committing suicide.
Be aware of the warning signs
While not every potential suicidal case is as easy to spot as finding a person about to take a short step off a tall cliff, most people who kill themselves or attempt to take their own life will show definite warning signs of their intentions.
(Credit: Sydney Sims/Unsplash)
Though these “clues”, to put it one way, might be subtle and unassuming, identifying these hints can make a huge difference between life and death. Warning signs include;
Talking or joking about wanting to die or taking their own life.Expressing feelings of hopelessness, pain, being trapped, overly burdened or being a burden to others.Being withdrawn, isolating themselves from people and their surrounding.Show extreme mood swings and fits of anger and aggravationDisplay anxious and reckless behaviour.Sleeping too much or way too little.
Approaching someone suicidal
Be direct
When approaching someone who is deeply disturbed or experiencing emotional and psychological pain, it’s best to not beat around the bush and get straight to the hard questions.
(Credit: Priscilla Du Preez/Unsplash)
If you think that a person might be on the verge of suicide, ask the person directly if they have the intention of killing themselves or have ever thought about ending their own lives and pay close attention to how and what their answers to the question are.
Make time
One way to aid a person in suffering is to simply be available to them.
People with suicidal thoughts tend to have a debilitating fear that the world around them is falling apart and that they are losing grip of their lives and the people around them.
(Credit: taylor hernandez/Unsplash)
And more than often enough suicidal individuals are usually ambivalent and uncertain of their choice to end their life.
Take time to talk, listen and be attentive to what they have to say and the feelings that they’re brave enough to share with you without being dismissing or judgmental of what they might be experiencing.
Help them connect and find help
Humans are social creatures. We need constant and positive interactions with members of our own species not only to survive but to keep us, for a lack of a better word, sane.
 It’s dangerous to go alone! Always have a good number of trusted people available for you to talk to and be with.(Credit: Perry Grone/Unsplash)
Help troubled individual find the right support systems in order for them to actively work on their problems, whether it be friends, family, colleagues, religious institutions or health professionals.
Help them connect with people that they can safely reach out to for guidance and reinforcement.
Keep them safe and secure
If you are aware of someone planning on taking their own life, then a necessary step to take is to remove the individual from any dangerous and hazardous settings.
Find out how the person plans to take their life and separate them from the item, weapon or location that they might use to hurt themselves.
(Credit: Tamara Gore/Unsplash)
If you believe that a person might in any way be in any immediate danger, then urgently seek assistance from the authorities or emergency response services.
Checking up
If you are aware of someone who is set on suicide or had previously attempted to kill themselves, then it is best to always try to remain in touch and follow up on the person’s situation.
According to experts, just because a person seems to have overcome a crisis or a crippling mental health disorder does not mean that they are no longer a suicide risk. Many suicides happen during periods improvement where a person gains the will to turn thoughts of despair into physical manifestations of self-destructive behaviour.
(Credit: Akshar Dave/Unsplash)
Keeping close contact and having open communication with a tormented individual following such crisis can make a great difference on their overall road to recovery as well as their lives.

So in the words of wiser men, “help others to see themselves better than they are until they believe”, and who knows, your small actions could literally save a person’s life.

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Father Searches Several Hospitals But Can’t Find Son, Supposedly Rescued From Batang Kali

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After the landslide at the Father’s Organic Farm campsite in Batang Kali, a 60-year-old father went to several hospitals to look for his missing son.

According to Free Malaysia Today, the father pointed out that his son and daughter participated in the camping activities.
He said his 31-year-old daughter was rescued safely and is being treated at Selayang.Hospital, while his son is still missing.
Choo, who was met by the press at the exit of the Sungai Buloh Hospital’s Forensic Department, said his son’s condition is still unclear.
Some witnesses said they saw his son in an ambulance, but it was impossible to determine whether the injured person was his son.
Someone saw my son and another person being put into an ambulance from the scene, but they didn’t know where he was being taken, so I ran to Selayang. Hospital, Kuala Kubu Hospital, and here (Sungai Buloh Hospital), but they couldn’t find him. Father of Batang Kali landslide victims, Choo, on the search for his son.
Choo, from Kepong, is very depressed and sad because he has been waiting for a long time and still cannot get news of his son.
Despite this, he said that he has not given up hope, will continue searching, and firmly believes that his son is safe.
I am very worried that he has not been found until now, and I hope he is safe and sound.Father of Batang Kali landslide victims, Choo, on the search for his son.
Choo added that he was notified of the landslide at the campsite at 8 am yesterday.
At the same time, Choo was shocked and could not believe that his sister’s family was also involved in the landslide.
Choo said his sister’s seven-year-old son was confirmed dead yesterday morning, while his parents were injured and taken to Selayang Hospital for treatment.
When I was notified, I was so shocked and sad, I couldn’t believe it.Father of Batang Kali landslide victims, Choo, on knowing his other family members were also affected.
Disaster Aftermath
The death toll from the Batang Kali landslide is now at 21, which includes young children.
12 people are still missing as the search and rescue (SAR) operations had to be halted last night due to rain.
READ MORE: Batang Kali Landslide: Death Toll At 21, PM Announces Cash Aid For Victims’ Families
Meanwhile, it was a heart-wrenching moment for the victims’ relatives.
They could not contain their sadness when they came to the Sungai Buloh Hospital to identify the bodies of loved ones.
#TERKINI : Salah seorang waris mangsa tragedi tanah runtuh di Batang Kali tidak dapat menahan emosinya ketika baru sahaja tiba di Jabatan Forensik, Hospital Sungai Buloh, hari ini.#TragediBatangKali #TanahRuntuh #MalaysiaGazette pic.twitter.com/0eerpMGGgA— Malaysia Gazette (@MalaysiaGazette) December 17, 2022

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117 New Covid-19 Cases In Malaysia As Nation Settles In For Partial Lockdown

Malaysiaâ€™s Corvid-19 case count now stands at 790 as the country records 117 new infections.
According to the Health Ministry (MOH), 80 of the new patients were linked to the tabligh congregation cluster, which saw a gathering of nearly 20,000 people.
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In total, 513 people have been known to have contracted the virus at the religious event, including patient #178 who recently passed away from a fatal coronavirus infection.
The 34-year-old Malaysian man, one of the first two casualties in Malaysia, was safely laid to rest at a Muslim cemetery in Johor Baru on the night of March 17.
Men dressed in full protective gear burying the deceased. Supposedly, none but a few “qualified individuals” were allowed near the remains throughout the entire funeral process.(Credit: Twitter/@RimauXI)
Simultaneously, MOH also reported that another 11 patients undergoing treatment in the country had successfully recovered and been discharged from the hospital. Overall, Malaysia has registered 60 cases of recovery from Covid-19.
Meanwhile, the Movement Control Order, effective from March 18 to 31 2020, showed some parts of the country, normally bustling with crowds and noisy traffic, turning eerily quiet.
Reportedly, city streets, popular shopping malls, tourist centers and even the capitalâ€™s busy public transportation hub, KL Sentral, along with other various locations in the country are void of people as Malaysians opt to stay indoors following the two-week restriction period.
Suria KLCC which is normally full of locals and tourists now almost completely empty.(Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail)
However, it appears that some Malaysians are still finding it difficult to abide by the control order as a number of restaurants are still serving patrons who chose to dine in, instead of tapauing their food as instructed by the authorities.
Customers dining in at a local mamak stall during the first day of the Movement Control Order.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
But despite the reluctance of some Malaysians, the first day of the Movement Control Order sees the publicâ€™s previous panic-buying frenzy coming to an end.
Conditions around grocery stores, wet markets, and supermarkets nationwide look as though they have returned to normal with people no longer frantically rushing to stock up on supplies.
An auntie entertaining her customer at a wet market in Klang Valley.(Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
Globally, the world is slowly coming to grasp with the unsettling realities of living in a Covid-19 pandemic.
Increasingly, more and more nations are moving to close their borders and place restrictions on their citizens to contain the spread of the viral outbreak.
Even the entire European Union had agreed to close down the bloc’s borders for a whole month, forcing some 455 million of its citizens to live under restrictions.
People being temperature scanned as they step off a bus in Germany.(Credit: ITV/AP)
Across the globe, travelers are scrambling to find routes to their respective home countries as airports closed down and routine flights are being suspended leaving many, including a number of Malaysians, stranded with nowhere to go.
Long lines of incoming Malaysian travelers at the Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) Health Quarantine Center.(Credit: WhatsApp)
Though some of the restrictive measures being taken by Malaysia and other nations may seem harsh and interruptive, the World Health Organisation (WHO) says that more â€œaggressiveâ€ actions were needed in order to contain and combat the spread of Covid-19, especially in Southeast Asia.
With cases increasing day by day, Malaysia remains the worst-affected country by the coronavirus outbreak within the SEA region and according to the Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, the country could be faced with a â€œtsunamiâ€ of infections if Malaysians fail to adhere to the Movement Control Order, stay indoors and limit social activities.
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As of writing, Covid-19 has infected more than 200,000 individuals and taken the lives of some 8,000 people all over the world.

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End of an era: The last Volkswagen Beetle to roll off factory floor this week

This week marks an end of a glorious era as the last of the iconic Volkswagen Beetle is set to roll off the production line at the company’s factory in Puebla, Mexico.

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The world would not soon forget the legacy of this tiny bug which was casted in many classic motion pics such as the beautiful white racing-striped monster in the 1969 film Herbie, or the stylish yellow lemon drove by Kevin Bacon in the 1980â€™s movie, Footloose.
Or even closer to home, the mysterious yellow Volkswagen that haunted the dark silent roadways of the Karak Expressway. (not too sure what the movie is called, sorry…)

(Image Credit: Kisah Seram)

A rich (and varied) history
This relic from the time of Nazi Germany (yeah guys, believe it or not, Adolf Hitler had a hand in the development of this carâ€¦) has a rich history spanning nearly eight decades since the first production model came out in 1938.

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In the 60’s, the car became the symbol of the counter-culture revolution made famous by none other than the hippies.

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The original version of the Beetle, a rear-engine vehicle with its signature rounded silhouette, had lovingly served owners, enthusiasts, and collectors from all corners of the world before the newer generation of modern bugs hit the showrooms in 1998 and again with its third generation in 2012.

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As the wheel turns
But alas, times they are a-changing, and the demand for the turtle has been replaced with the need for more common and mediocre modes of transport.
The company said that the freed-up factory space will be used to produce a new compact SUV instead… (well hey, at least they’re bringing back an electric version of the Kombi…)

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Previously, the German automotive giant had announced the Beatleâ€™s retirement back in 2018.

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The last of the Beetle series will still be available in either a convertible or hardtop version priced at around RM150,000.


Dewan Rakyat Letter Confirms MPs Must Undergo Covid-19 Test Before 18 May Parliamentary Sitting

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Dewan Rakyat members of parliament (MPs) will have to undergo Covid-19 testing in order to attend the special one-day Parliament sitting on 18 May.
According to a report by Malaysiakini, the MP of Bukit Bendera, Wong Hon Wai, confirmed that he had received a letter from the Dewan Rakyat secretary, Riduan Rahmat, which said that all MPs attending the session must first be tested to ensure the safety of all attendees.
The report added that screening tests will be conducted in the Parliament complex between 9am and 3pm on 14 and 15 May.
MPs are also allowed to be tested at any public hospital or clinic, though these will require official letters to confirm that the tests took place two to three days before 18 May.
Meanwhile, MPs that opt to use private facilities for their test can do so at their own expense.
The letter from Riduan also stated that MPs who fail to be tested for Covid-19 will be prohibited from attending the sitting.
Meanwhile, Malay Mail wrote that Dewan Rakyat Speaker Tan Sri Mohamed Ariff Md Yusoff informed Pakatan Harapan representatives during a meeting on 27 April that all MPs must undergo a Covid-19 test at least two days before 18 May.

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M’sian Girl Brings Cats Back From Moscow, Faces Fines And Jail Time

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According to The Star, a 26-year-old Malaysian student risks facing fines up to RM100,000 or up to six years of jail or both over two cats.

She returned to Malaysia from Moscow, where she was studying, with two Scottish Fold cats in tow.
However, the cats did not have the necessary documentation to enter Malaysia, namely the mandatory veterinary health certificates from the exporting country. The cats are currently being kept in quarantine pending investigation.
Scottish fold cats are extremely popular pets due to their unique folded ears. When processed with the appropriate manner following the rules set by Maqis, they can be imported to live in Malaysia, like this cat originally from Ukraine.(Credit: TRP)
Dr Tarmisal Alimin from the Selangor Malaysian Quarantine and Inspection Services Department (Maqis) noted that Maqis is responsible for conducting checks at all entry points to ensure plants, animals, carcass, fish, agriculture produce and microorganisms that are imported into the country are free of pest threats, diseases, and contamination.
The guide to importing pets into Malaysia, also prepared by Maqis, states clearly its requirements. In addition to requiring a veterinary health certificate from the exporting country, you will also need to obtain a valid import permit issued by Maqis, your pet must have an identification microchip, and a vaccination record book or pet passport (see our link on how to get one), among others.
For the full list of requirements, check out the guide here.

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Anwar Will Take On Najib in Debate For The First Time On 12 May

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Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim debate with former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak will be held at the Malaysia Tourism Centre (Matic) in Kuala Lumpur on May 12.

This was confirmed by both politicians who announce the decision in a joint statement today.
The debate, which will be aired live on soial media as well as selected television channels, will begin at 9pm.
“Both parties are hoping that the debate will run smoothly,” the statement reads.
Lokasi debat perdana di antara DS Anwar dan DS Najib kini di MATIC, KL. Ia tetap diadakan pada 9mlm, 12hb Mei (Khamis depan). pic.twitter.com/MfMlcFg0LW— Fahmi Fadzil 🇲🇾🏴 (@fahmi_fadzil) May 6, 2022
Meanwhile, four former Universiti Malaya (UM) student council’s presidents expressed disappointment that the highly anticipated debate will not take place at the university.
In a report by Malaysiakini, the group claimed that there hidden hands that doesn’t want to see UM hosted the debate.
“It is reasonable to suspect that there was interference from ‘above’ who attempted to prevent it from taking place at Dewan Tunku Canselor.
“Any efforts to frustrate debates and discussions must be considered a regressive move which insults the university as a platform for healthy discussions and forum,” they were quoted as saying.
The group consists of Fahmi Zainol (Universiti Malaya Students Association president 2013/2014), Ammar Atan (UM Students Association president 2014/2015), Akmal Hazieq (UM Students Union president 2018/2019) and Haziq Azfar Ishak (UM Students Union president 2019/2020).
Anwar and Najib are set to debate the latter’s suggestion for the government to bailout Sapura Energy Bhd following its recent cash outflow problem.
READ MORE: Sapura Debate Is On The Way And It Will Be Televised, Says Anwar Ibrahim

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[Just In] Malaysia Again Records Highest Daily Infections With 7,857 Cases Today (27 May)

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The Covid-19 pandemic in Malaysia has become even more worrying with today’s (27 May) daily infection count rising to 7,857 positive cases.

Kes positif baharu hari ini (7,857) adalah tertinggi pernah direkodkan. pic.twitter.com/qugXKxWD27— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) May 27, 2021
Selangor remains the epicenter of the nation’s coronavirus outbreak with 2,675 new cases, followed by Sarawak (772), Kelantan (754), Kuala Lumpur (561), Johor (549), and Kedah (441).
Pecahan kes baharu (7,857) pic.twitter.com/Ef5lLbNPfJ— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) May 27, 2021
According to the Health Ministry (KKM) more and more people are being brought-in-dead (BID) or simply died due to Covid-19 before receiving medical treatment.
As many as 93 BID cases were reported in the month of May – having increased by over 165% compared to previous numbers recorded in April.
#COVID19 Antara 1 hingga 25 Mei 2021, trend kes brought-in-dead (BID) kian meningkat dengan kes BID tertinggi harian direkodkan pada 22 Mei iaitu 10 kes. Sebanyak 93 kes BID telah dilaporkan dalam tempoh ini berbanding 35 kes pada April 2021, peningkatan 165.7%. pic.twitter.com/WyUKisigqm— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) May 27, 2021

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MCO Means Malaysia Could Expect Baby Boom In January 2021

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With so much news of sickness and death surrounding us during this Covid-19 pandemic, itâ€™s hard to think of new life.
But guess what? All this social distancing and staying at home during the Movement Control Order (MCO) is about to give us new life.
Yes, Malaysia is expecting a baby boom come January 2021.
As couples are locked indoors together with little to do, New Straits Times reported that National Population and Family Development Board (LPPKN) Health Unit head Dr Hamizah Mohd Hassan said the MCO could raise the country’s birth rate by early next year.
Couples stuck at home together with nothing much to do during the MCO.(Credit: Pixabay)
The justification for this conclusion is drawn from the sudden spike in births that occurred 9 months after bad snowstorms in 1998 caused the states of Maine and New Hampshire in the US to shutdown.
The two states had to be on lockdown and residents were confined in the house for a long period of time. Nine months later, the baby boom happened in those two states. Similar situation might happen in Malaysia as the people have to stay at home throughout the MCO period.Dr Hamizah Mohd Hassan, Head of LPPKN Health Unit via New Straits Times.
This news is actually music to Malaysian ears as the national fertility rate has been on a steady decline over the last 30 years.
Last year, the Statistics Department noted that the total fertility rate per woman has dropped from 4.9 in 1970 to 1.8 babies in 2018.
The optimal replacement level is at 2.1 to prevent Malaysia’s population from shrinking.
Fertility rate, total (births per woman) – Malaysia.(Credit: The World Bank Group)
For those whoâ€™re not keen on welcoming a bundle of joy following the pandemic, Dr Hamizah recommends that married couples practice family planning by utilsing emergency contraceptive pills (ECPs), pregnancy hormone injection, Intrauterine Contraceptive Device (IUCD), implants or using conventional condoms.
However, with Malaysiaâ€™s shutdown potentially triggering a global condom shortage (read about it HERE), perhaps itâ€™s best to practice social distancing in the bedroom as well.

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Haze is back, worse than ever, and expected to last the whole month

The Asean Specialised Meteorological Centre (ASMC) and the Meteorological Department of Malaysia (MetMalaysia) has warned that haze affecting several areas in Malaysia will continue to worsen.
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The worsened haze in western parts of Peninsular Malaysia and western Sarawak over the weekend is a result of an increasing number of hotspots in Sumatra and Kalimantan.
Although Indonesia denied the fact, data on ASMCâ€™s website showed that hotspots in Sumatra have drastically increased from 52 spots on Saturday (Sept 7) to 206 on Sunday (Sept 8).

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In fact, the hotspots were so bad in Indonesia that a level 3 alert was announced for Sumatra by ASMC yesterday.
Level 3 means there are more than 250 hotspots in two consecutive days with dense smoke plumes, persisting dry weather and prevailing winds blowing towards Asean countries.
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Currently, smog in several Indonesian provinces is being carried to western Sarawak and Peninsular Malaysia by southwest monsoon winds.
Those provinces are Riau, Jambi, South Sumatra, Lampung and West, Central, and South Kalimantan

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Throughout the Southwest Monsoon period, there will be reduced rainfall and hot and dry temperatures in most areas of Malaysia.
Basically, the optimum weather to exacerbate haze conditions.
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If the hotspots in Sumatra and Kalimantan are not controlled, MetMalaysia expects the transboundary haze to remain in Malaysia until the end of the Southwest Monsoon.
The Southwest Monsoon is expected to end sometime between the end of September and early October.
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During the monsoon transition period in early October, MetMalaysia expects wetter weather with rain, thunderstorms and strong winds in the evenings.
Rain will be especially heavy in the west coast and central areas of the peninsula, the west coasts of Sabah and the west coast and central areas of Sarawak.
Which will wash away all that smoke, haze and smog!

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To get a better picture of how exactly the winds are blowing haze from hotspots in Indonesia to Malaysia, this website that visualises airflow between Asean countries in real-time might make things a little clearer.


7 Months Pregnant Woman Shot Dead In Car At Pasir Mas

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A pregnant woman was shot dead in her car yesterday at Kampung Repek in Pasir Mas. A police interview with the victim’s mother revealed that the woman was seven months pregnant.

Kelantan acting police chief Datuk Muhamad Zaki Harun said they received a report from the public around 4pm and immediately deployed a police party to the scene.
According to New Straits Times, the woman’s body was found in the driver’s seat of a Nissan Cefiro with a gunshot wound to her left abdomen.
The victim’s body was sent to Pasir Mas Hospital for a post-mortem.
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The Vibes reported that the police also found a bullet shell behind the driver’s seat in the rear legroom area.
The car, which was registered under the victim’s name, was found abandoned by the roadside since Friday evening.
Police have detained a 40-year-old suspect, a labourer known to the 26-year-old victim, at around 11.25pm in Pasir Mas to assist in investigations.
The case is investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder.
READ MORE: Dead 7 Months Pregnant Woman In Pasir Mas Was A Single Mother Of 3 Kids
READ MORE: Jealousy Might Be A Motive In Pregnant Woman’s Murder In Kelantan

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Govt To Announce New Financial Aid PEMULIH At 5PM

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There will be an announcement by the Prime Minister regarding additional financial aid for the rakyat later today at 5pm.

pic.twitter.com/D5z0uurA54— Muhyiddin Yassin (@MuhyiddinYassin) June 28, 2021
Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin will announce the Pakej Perlindung Rakyat dan Pemulihan Ekonomi (PEMULIH).
This is not to be confused with the other financial aids that has been announced by Mahiaddin since last year.
People are hoping for bank loan moratoriums and financial aid packages to help ease the economic challenges they face following 4 weeks of lockdown with no end-date announced.
READ MORE: Industries Unite List Of Suggestions To Save Malaysian Businesses
Watch for our updates on PEMULIH soon.

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If You’re A Woman, Malaysian Citizenship Laws Are Not On Your Side

Malaysia is among 25 countries around the world that restricts women from conferring their nationality to their children.
While Article 14 of the Federal Constitution guarantees that Malaysian fathers can pass their nationality to children, even those born abroad, Malaysian mothers must apply for the same via Article 15(2).
It’s a lengthy registration process which often gets multiple rejections without any stated reasons that could leave their foreign-born kids in limbo for years.
Gender discriminatory laws are considered outdated
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Most countries started to amend nationality provisions which varied according to sex some sixty years ago.
Since 2000, more than 20 countries across the globe with such laws have reformed them. The only countries yet to do this are mostly in Africa and the Middle East.
In Southeast Asia, Malaysia and Brunei are the only two to still have gender discrimination in their citizenship laws.
Indonesia and Singapore reformed their laws for this bias in 2006 and 2004 respectively. Meanwhile, the Philippines and Vietnam have allowed equal naturalised citizenship even before 2000.
Problems faced when registering a child’s citizenship.
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TRP spoke to several people whose parents were of mixed nationalities to better understand exactly what goes on.
We found that children whose fathers were Malaysian citizens had no problems registering for citizenship here, regardless of whether they were born on Malaysian soil or abroad.
Meanwhile, children of Malaysian mothers and foreign fathers who were born in Malaysia also faced no problems when registering their child as Malaysian citizens.
Problems arose when Malaysian mothers married foreign men and gave birth abroad.

While the problems are still ongoing, in September this year, a campaign was launched to urge the government to consider amending Article 14 of the Federal Constitution to ensure Malaysian women have equal rights to pass citizenship to their children born overseas.
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The Malaysian Campaign for Equal Citizenship led by the Foreign Spouses Support Group (FSSG) said that by amending Article 14, there would be no room for discrimination and ensure that Malaysian women enjoy equal citizenship rights with Malaysian men.
Deputy Women, Family and Community Development Minister Hannah Yeoh who attended the campaign also announced that she had spoken to the Home Ministry about the issue and that the meeting was positive. She also said that the ministry was reviewing the matter.
Hopefully, the change will come soon.
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In the past, Pakatan Harapan has promised to review laws that discriminate against women.
An amendment was made to the Federal Constitution in 2001 to give all Malaysian women equal rights and outlawed any forms of discrimination based on gender.
However, as of now because of Article 14, the Federal Constitution contradicts itself.

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The Pan Borneo Highway: Connecting Msia’s “Forgotten” States

Malaysia is in the midst of developing one of the country’s most ambitious infrastructure projects to build one major, toll-free road to connect Asia’s largest island.
Stretching a total of 2,083km from end to end, the Pan Borneo Highway is a long-awaited megaproject to link together the most remote areas of Sabah and Sarawak.
 That’s three times longer than the 700+ km North-South Expressway (PLUS Highway) that runs from Johor to Kedah in the Peninsular.(Credit: Scribble Maps)
Snaking its way along the coastline of the country’s two largest states, the highway (once completed) will run from the southwestern tip of Sarawak to the northern edge of Sabah, providing a faster, safer means of travel for East Malaysia’s 4 million inhabitants.
The initial plan for the Pan Borneo Highway is to upgrade the current single-carriageway trunk road network to a more modern four-lane, dual-carriageway with “JKR R5” standards.
Travelling the whole length of Sabah and Sarawak by car would take more than 24-hours.(Credit: Paula May via Unsplash)
This would allow vehicles to cruise along the highway comfortably at speeds of up to 100km/h, just like the expressways we have here in the Peninsular.
The highway would also include the construction of the Sarawak-Sabah Link Road, a section of the overall Pan Borneo Highway that would allow for travel between Sabah and Sarawak without the need of passing through Brunei.
Bypass: for the past five decades, commuters would need to go in and out of Brunei in order to travel between the two states.(Credit: Facebook via @Sarawak Dayak Community – SDC)
The highway is also part of a larger plan to bridge East Malaysia to the kingdom of Brunei and Kalimantan, Indonesia under the larger umbrella of the Trans-Borneo Highway initiative.
The long road to link Borneo
The plan to fully develop and upgrade the Pan Borneo Highway was, in a way, started as part of Barisan Nasional’s manifesto during the 13th General Election back in 2013.
The project was first estimated to cost RM29 billion and was divided into two major sections; a Sabahan side and a Sarawakian side.
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The Sarawak side of the development began in 2015, while the Sabah section of the highway started in 2016, and the whole project was set to be completed in 2023.
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However, the project apparently hit a snag following Pakatan Harapan’s rise to power during the 14th General Election in 2018.
Now, it’s being fully funded and managed by the Federal Government and is expected to be completed in 2025.
Developing East Malaysia
Though Sabah and Sarawak have been part of Malaysia since 1963, it’s quite the open secret that the two East Malaysian states have been a little left behind when it comes to infrastructure development compared to what we have here in the Peninsular.
But the completion of a major road network connecting Sabah and Sarawak is expected to change everything.
Sabahans in their traditional Dusun attire.(Credit: Jedikanie Jasnie via Unsplash)
Essentially, just like how bigger and better roads improved the lives of Malaysians in the Peninsular, the completed Pan Borneo Highway is anticipated to boost East Malaysia’s economy by cutting down on commute time, making it easier to transport goods and services, and providing more job opportunities for the public.
The highway is also expected to increase Borneo’s tourism sector as the roads would provide access to areas and attractions which were previously inaccessible.
The cost of convenience
Although the completed highway is expected to bring about great benefits to Borneo’s human population, scientists and conservationists remain concerned over the environmental impact the road network would have on the ecosystem.
Reportedly the highway would disturb or even destroy some of Sabah-Sarawak’s unique flora and fauna as sections of the highway would cut through dense forest areas, rivers, mangroves as well as major wildlife territories inhabited by elephants, orangutans, crocodiles, and many other creatures.
The endangered proboscis monkey can only be found in Borneo.(Credit: Joshua Stitt via Unsplash)
But as the government appears committed to completing the project, hopes remain high that the Pan Borneo Highway would usher in a new age of prosperity for Sabah, Sarawak, and the nation.

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[Watch] Two ‘Psychos’ Harass Students At A Park In KL

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A painfully uncomfortable video of two female students allegedly being harassed by men while they were out having a picnic near their home in Wangsa Maju, Kuala Lumpur is making Malaysia’s skin crawl.
Postings shared by 20-year-old TikTok user elynnsicomeltu or Elynn, caught the two men making unsolicited advances towards herself and a friend at a public park in Sungai Bonus, despite being asked repeatedly to leave.
In the video, a guy in a red shirt is seen arriving on a motorcycle with his companion, wearing black, and they proceeded to sit at the same table with Elynn and her friend.
“Don’t be scared, we don’t eat people. We eat you,” said the man in red with a creepy laugh, as he went to grab a seat next to Elynn’s friend who was sitting across the table from her – a look of discomfort can clearly be seen on her face.
The guy in red then continues to berate the women for their address and phone number while his friend sits on the bike that’s parked next to the table.
“Why? I just want to be friends. Am I such a bad guy? I have good intentions, you know,” sneered the guy in red as Elynn and her friend asked to be left alone.
Elynn shared that her friend was shaken with fear during the encounter. She openly referred to the men as “psychos” in her video for having no respect for people.

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The two men finally left the ladies alone when they themselves wanted to leave.
She explained that the men had even tried to follow them as they tried to make their way back home.
Elynn noted that the man in red had earlier come to bother them while he had a child with him. Apparently, the guy left only to come back later with his partner in crime.
Elynn later shared that she and her friend had filed a police report following the incident based on advice from social media users who were shocked and disgusted by her story.
With the video now viral, netizens not only conveyed their outrage at the men’s behaviour, but many also wrote in empathy for Elynn, her friend, and women in general, for what they are forced to go through in life.
the people who always go "kau yang layan", "did you say no" kau tengok ni sampai muntah. She said "jangan kacau" MULTIPLE TIMES. Men harass bc they WANT TO. bc THEY ENJOY IT. They dont care if we're uncomfortable. thats why a no doesnt work if u dont teach men to be respectful https://t.co/GbiurDl84s— GIRLS NOT BRIDES #makeschoolasaferplace (@gdijannah) September 4, 2021
Netizens also move to expose “victim blamers” who criticised Elynn and her friend for simply existing as women – making note of their attire and modesty.
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