Experience A Sakura-Filled Spring With Nobu’s Hanami High-Tea [Review]

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It’s springtime in some parts of the world and it’s usually the time of the year when many people will travel to Japan to see the beautiful Japanese Sakura.

Over in Japan, the Japanese Sakura Festival is a huge annual celebration. During the weekends, families and friends will spend the time eating, drinking, and barbecuing underneath clouds of flourishing cherry blossoms.
Since it’s too hot in Malaysia to properly enjoy a picnic, you can still enjoy a glimpse of this celebration over at Nobu Kuala Lumpur.
Nobu’s Hanami High-Tea encapsulates the flavours and essence of Hanami in a few tasty dishes.
Here’s what you get to enjoy in the afternoon tea:
COLD
Sauteed Abalone in Butter Soy Boiled Hotaru Ika & Wakame in Umami BrothMadai Tamari Sushi Ball wrapped with Sakura Leaf
HOT
EdamameWagyu SandoFoie Gras & Yuzu Marmalade Monaka ShellKing Crab with Spicy Ponzu Chukka Ramen
DESSERT
Peach Cheesecake with Clear JellyWhite Goma Mochi with Sakura Tea CremeuxSakura Tea Ice Cream with Sable coated with Strawberry Chocolate
The Taste Test
The afternoon tea experience is different from what I had before in other places simply because each course comes in a sleek black bento box.
The wine and cocktail selections. Image: Adeline Leong/TRP
While waiting for our food, we were given time to peruse a selection of drinks. Under the wine package, there’s a choice of Whispering Angel, Chateau D’esclans, France (Rose Wine), Chandon Garden Spritz, Australia (Rose Sparkling Wine), and Chandon Brut Rose, Australia (Rose Sparkling Wine).
Under the cocktail package, there’s Sakura Masu, which is served in a thick wooden box (the masu). It’s a sakura-infused tequila mixed with lychee juice, umeshu syrup, hazelnut syrup, and lemon juice.
The Cold Dishes: Sauteed Abalone in Butter Soy, Boiled Hotaru Ika & Wakame in Umami Broth, and Madai Tamari Sushi Ball wrapped with Sakura Leaf. Image: Adeline Leong/TRP
We started with the cold dishes and ate them from left to right for the best taste. The Sauteed Abalone in Butter Soy was delicious with a nice, salted flavour, while the Boiled Hotaru Ika & Wakame in Umami Broth was refreshing.
The flavours of the Sakura Leaf wrapping around the Madai Tamari Sushi Ball were interesting too.
The Hot Dishes: Foie Gras & Yuzu Marmalade Monaka Shell, Wagyu Sando, King Crab with Spicy Ponzu Chukka Ramen, and Edamame. Image: Adeline Leong/TRP
The hot dishes were equally exciting as they have Wagyu Sando, Foie Gras & Yuzu Marmalade Monaka Shell, King Crab with Spicy Ponzu Chukka Ramen, and Edamame.
The most eye-catching dish in the box was none other than the pink Monaka Shell. The pink shells held the foie gras and yuzu marmalade inside together so it could be eaten like a mini burger. It melted right in my mouth and left me wanting more.
The wagyu in the sandwich also melted in my mouth with a tasty buttery taste from the toast.
There was a kick of spiciness in the King Crab with Spicy Ponzu Chukka Ramen, but it overall tasted as fresh as they come.
The desserts: Sakura Ice Cream with Sable coated with Strawberry Chocolate, Peach Cheesecake with Clear Jelly, and White Goma Mochi with Sakura Tea Cremeux. Image: Adeline Leong/ TRP
For desserts, we had a selection of Peach Cheesecake with Clear Jelly, White Goma Mochi with Sakura Tea Cremeux, and Sakura Ice Cream with Sable coated with Strawberry Chocolate.
The ice cream sandwich could be easily picked up to be eaten and the soft and mild sakura flavours were good.
The big and soft mochi has sakura paste in the centre which wasn’t overly sweet. The mochi practically melts in the mouth because the white sesame skin was thin enough.
By the time we had the cheesecake, we were feeling quite full. The cheesecake was delicious although I couldn’t detect the peach flavour.
The Verdict
As someone who doesn’t like the usual tequilas, the Sakura Masu was surprisingly an enjoyable drink. I love the sweet flavours and it was easy to drink throughout my meal.
It was also fun to figure out how to drink it out of the box. It wasn’t difficult, but it was a unique experience and served as an ice-breaker in a group.
Overall, I preferred the Hot Dishes for its Wagyu Sando and Foie Gras & Yuzu Marmalade Monaka Shell.
For the Cold Dishes, I liked the sautéed abalone and the Madai Tamari Sushi Ball.
All the desserts were delicious, but the ice cream sandwich and the sakura mochi flavours are something you can only enjoy in Nobu.
Nobu’s Hanami High-Tea is priced at RM158++ and is subject to a 10% Service Charge and 6% SST.
It’ll be available across the first four weekends of April:
1 & 2 April8 & 9 April15 & 16 April22 & 23 April
Nobu KL Hanami High-Tea
Address: L4A-05, Level 4A, Shoppes at Four Seasons Place, 145, Jalan Ampang, Kuala Lumpur, 50450 Kuala Lumpur, Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur. (Inside Four Seasons Hotel)
Menu Availability: April weekends
Price: RM158++/pax (subject to 10% service charge and 6% SST)
For reservations: Call 03-2380 0028, Whatsapp 019-289 5085, or email nobuklreservations@noburestaurants.com

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“Back To Work From Home” Urges KJ As Covid Cases Continue To Rise

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Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has urged employers to revert to work-from-home policies to slow down workplace infections.

New Covid-19 cases have been rising rapidly in recent weeks now. Hence, returning to remote work can prevent further spread, which is essential to preventing escalation, says Khairy according to NST.
Therefore, where possible, face-to-face or physical meetings can be avoided for now. The ministry strongly recommends employers to encourage work from home or remote working.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
However, Khairy also reassures that the country can weather through the wave of Omicron cases. Unlike last year when Malaysia battled the Delta wave, the population is much more prepared with a high fully-vaccinated rate and much lower number of serious cases (those in Category 3, 4, or 5).
Being in an enclosed office space with centralized air-conditioning is an easy way to spread Covid-19 unwittingly.(Credit: tirachardz via Freepik)
Still, WFH is a precaution to prevent further outbreaks.
Khairy also urges everyone to continue following current SOPs, such as washing your hands, maintaining social distancing, and ensuring good ventilation in your home.

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Mamee Monster Founder Passes Away Peacefully In Melaka At 96

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Datuk Pang Chin Hin, the founder of our beloved Mamee Monster snacks, passed away peacefully on 5 November, Saturday, at the golden age of 96.

He was a visionary who created many of our favourite snacks, including the iconic Mamee Monster, Mister Potato chips, Double Decker shrimp crackers, Mamee and Mamee Chef instant noodles, and more.
The company was founded in 1971 in Ayer Keroh, Melaka, with Pang at the helm since its inception.
The iconic Mamee monster is basically uncooked instant noodles and a fabulous stroke of genius.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Now, it has a global presence, as Mamee brand products are exported all over the world, from the Americas to Europe to Africa and more.
A Legacy Left Behind
Pang’s snack empire is left behind to his family. He also leaves behind his three sons and three daughters, his many grandchildren, and the company he has built from the ground up.
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Batu Pahat MP Insists Video Of Durian Feast Is A Year Old Despite Photographic Evidence

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Batu Pahat MP Datuk Mohd Rashid Hasnon was allegedly caught with a large group of people at a durian feast. In a video being spread on social media, Mohd Rashid, who is also the Deputy Speaker, was seen sitting closely at a table tucking away into fresh durians without masks and social distancing.

Seronok nampak MP Batu Pahat merangkap Timbalan Speaker merangkap pengkhianat berkumpul ramai-ramai makan durian? pic.twitter.com/2EiYQD0zSG— Laga Cawan 🏴 (@LagaCawan) June 29, 2021
In response, Mohd Rashid denied the allegations, saying that the video is from a year ago before the Movement Control Order (MCO) was put in place.
However, sharp-eyed netizens were quick to point out that he and the people around him were photographed on that same day wearing the same clothes.
Caught in the act
Mohd Rashid was photographed at the Batu Pahat City Council (MPBP) building in Johor on official business to upgrade development projects.
YB Datuk Hajah Zuraida Kamaruddin hari ini telah berkunjung ke Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat, Johor (MPBP). Lawatan kerja ini bertujuan bagi meninjau projek-projek pembangunan naik taraf di bawah Majlis Perbandaran Batu Pahat, Johor. pic.twitter.com/DZGCe4o5po— KPKT (@kpkt_gov) June 27, 2021
In case kalau masih ada yang sangsi kalau ni video ni video lama pic.twitter.com/jk4RJs0Qe4— Laga Cawan 🏴 (@LagaCawan) June 29, 2021
The photographs were taken on 27 June 2021. Later on, the video showed a few individuals at the durian party in a farm who were also in the same photographs.
Police to investigate
Despite Mohd Rashid’s denials of the durian party, the police will step in to investigate the matter, according to The Star.
Batu Pahat police noted that a police report has been lodged over the alleged breaking of the nationwide FMCO by Mohd Rashid, hence why he will be called up by the police.

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Anthony Loke Is Anwar Ibrahim’s Best-Performing Minister

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The Minister of Transport, Anthony Loke Siew Fook, is the most popular among Cabinet Ministers.

Loke emerged as the top favourite in the survey, ‘100 days of the Unity Government led by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim.’
Loke mendahului Anwar, dengan memperoleh 49 peratus undi, sekali gus meletakkan Anwar di tempat kedua dengan 40 peratus undi.#AWANInews #AWANIpagi https://t.co/2NGdYukNFW— 🇲🇾Astro AWANI🇲🇾 (@501Awani) February 26, 2023
Loke’s popularity is ahead of Anwar, with 49 per cent of the vote.
Anwar takes second place with 40 per cent of the vote.
Minister of Youth and Sports, Hannah Yeoh, is in third place with 39 per cent of the vote.
Harapan saya semua bangsa belajar hormat bangsa lain mcm Hannah Yeoh. Saya berbulu kalau tgk setengah org datang majlis org macam pergi pasar. Dengan t shirt dan seluar pendek pun ada. Tuan rumah tak betcakap sbb hormat tetamu. Yg tetamu pun biarlah beradab sikit. https://t.co/k7pdeP6XaV— Nadia Omar (@nad5286) February 25, 2023
The news that Anwar appointed his daughter Nurul Izzah as the prime minister’s economic and financial senior adviser has somewhat affected people’s views on Anwar.
The backlash was such that Nurul Izzah later announced that she would no longer hold the position.
Instead, she co-chairs the secretariat of the newly-formed advisory panel for the finance ministry.
Nga Kor Ming, Minister of Local Government Development, who has repeatedly emphasized that “toilets must be clean” after taking office, ranked fourth on the list.
34% of the respondents said they were satisfied, 18% were quite satisfactory, and 48% were dissatisfied.
Syabas kepada pengurusan stesen petrol BHP R & R Sungkai, Perak yang sentiasa cuba menjaga kebersihan tandas awam selaras dengan dasar kementerian @kpkt_gov utk mewujudkan tandas awam bersih yg bertaraf “BMW.” Bersih. Menawan.Wangi, idaman kita semua. #MalaysiaMADANI pic.twitter.com/72u0zKLnQc— Nga Kor Ming (@NgaKorMing) February 17, 2023
Azalina Othman, Minister of Law and Institutional Reform ranked fifth.
33% of the people were satisfied with her performance, 25% were satisfactory, and 42% were dissatisfied.
The ministers ranked 6th to 10th are:
Minister of Digital Communications, Fahmi Fadzil (30%)Minister of Agriculture and Food Security, Mohamad Sabu (28%)Minister of Domestic Trade and Cost of Living, Datuk Seri Salahuddin Ayub (27%)Minister of International Trade and Industry Minister, Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz (26%) Minister of Education, Fadhlina Sidek (26%)
Minister of Economy Rafizi Ramli, who returned to politics in the last general election, ranked 11th.
25% of the respondents were satisfied with his performance, 21% thought it was satisfactory, and 54% were dissatisfied.
As many as 61% of the respondents were dissatisfied with Deputy Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi’s performance, making him the “bottom” minister in the people’s hearts.

No Minister Exceeds 50% In Satisfaction
Interestingly, no minister scored more than 50% on the ‘satisfied/very satisfied’ option.
Although the unity government has received two-thirds of the support in the Dewan Rakyat, the overall support rate of the 28 ministers has yet to reach a level of more than 60% among the people.
Analysts said it means that some people still question their performance.
The previous Malay dominated federal governments were so corrupted that it allowed foreigners, legals and illegals, to operate businesses. This only happens in Malaysia and not any other places in the world. Hopefully, the PH-led unity government is not like previous governments.— Chia Hak Thye (@HakThye) February 21, 2023
People also feel that the Ministers have not taken notable action that has had a significant impact.
At the same time, analysts believe the government does not need to worry about the poll results undermining its legitimacy.
However, the people’s scores should be regarded as a wake-up call to make the government more active and proactive in its efforts to govern.
The government still has one more term to prove its capabilities and respond to people’s demands.
semoga pru16 nanti mat maslan akan terlungkup di pontian kerana tdk membnrkan pengeluaran kwsp scra bersasar kpd pencarum yg memerlukan— Nurul Aqilah Alysa (@nrlaqlhalysa) February 26, 2023
35,000 People Participated In The Poll
The poll was conducted online from 6 to 16 February (10 days), and 35,077 people responded.
The poll adopted responses from various ethnic groups in Malaysia, including Malays 56%, Chinese 25%, Indians 5%, Sarawakians 7%, Sabahans 6% and others 1%.
Of all the respondents, 37% were Pakatan Harapan/MUDA voters, 29% were PN voters, 21% were BN voters, 5.5% were Sarawak voters, 1.3% were Sabah voters, and 1.4% were Warisan voters.
The sample in question aligns with the proportion of voting results in the 15th general election.
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Bung Moktar Says Preacher’s Claim About Covid-19 Is Same As Suicide

The infamous Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin has turned his sharp tongue on a preacher who told people not to be scared of the coronavirus Covid-19.
Bung, the MP from Kinabatangan, is known for arguing harshly not just in Parliament, but also on Twitter.
This time, he replied to a tweeted video which showed a preacher telling a congregation that if they went to where the virus was, the virus would afraid of them and the only thing they should fear was God.
In response Bung pointed out that while everyone should fear God, God wanted them to find a way, make an effort, and hope for the best.
“If you know there are a lot of crocodiles in the water, and you still jump in that’s called SUICIDE,” tweeted Bung in Bahasa Malaysia.

Memang semua kita kena takut dgn allah, cuma allah pun minta hambanya berikhtiar dan berusaha, selepas itu bertawakkal, dalam kolam air dah tahu banyak buaya, kamu nak terjun juga itu namanya BUNUH DIRI https://t.co/du5SDw50gZ— Bung Moktar Radin (@MyKinabatangan) March 20, 2020

Later clarifying that he was not a preacher, Bung said he was speaking based on facts.
Bung has been very active on Twitter recently, telling people to stay home and stay safe.


Man arrested in Kuching for making bomb joke at airport

Donâ€™t mess with airport security, okay.
An airline passenger in Kuching discovered that the hard way when he was arrested for making a joke about having a bomb in his checked-in baggage.

The passenger made the explosive joke to an airline staff when asked about the contents of his luggage when checking in for a flight to Kuala Lumpur.
NEVER check in these items(Picture Credit: klia2.info)
ACP Awang Din Awang Gani, Kuching District Police Chief told The Sun Daily that the arrest should serve as a warning as it is against the law to make bomb jokes at an airport.

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The 28-year old passenger is currently under arrest as the case is being investigated under Section 506 of the Penal Code for criminal intimidation and Section 10 (3) of the Civil Aviation Offences Act 1984.
We doubt heâ€™s having a blast right now.

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Pos Malaysia has just launched a Marvel-ous limited edition stamp series!

Avengers Marvel Fans, Assemble!
Pos Malaysia has just made the impossible pos-sible by releasing a Marvel Super Hero-themed stamped series!

Are you excited as we are? #posmalaysia #marvel #marvelcomics pic.twitter.com/BzS6wvtN76
— Pos Malaysia Berhad (@pos4you) July 3, 2019

Called the Marvel Super Hero Stamp Set, it looks SUPER. FREAKING. AWESOME.
Just look!
Thor & Ironman
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Dr Strange & Captain America
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Hulk & Thanos

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The set features classic comic style drawings of superheroes from Captain America, Iron Man and Thor, to villains like Loki and Thanos. Definitely gets our stamp of approval (heh heh).
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You can get the entire Marvelâ€™s 80th stamp folder set for only RM120, which includes 3 stamp sheets including 11 stamps, 2 souvenir covers and 2 postcards.

Picture Credit: The Star

This collection is only available as a set, so you canâ€™t pick and choose your superheroes/villains. But, who really cares? Theyâ€™re ALL marvellous!
These Avengers (almost) are assembled at all 13 General Post Offices and eziemall.com, available for pre-purchase from today (which happens to be aâ€¦ Thor-sday)!

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But remember, itâ€™s a LIMITED-EDITION series so yâ€™all better hurry up #justsayin

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FYI, the first 300 customers to pre-purchase this set at Stamp
Gallery Pos Malaysia HQ, KL also stand a chance to get a special limited-edition
poster.


Jogho, The Massive 1.6 Tonne Kelantan Bull Will Represent Asia As “Champion Of The World”

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A massive and muscular bovine by the name of Jogho from Kelantan will be the Asian representative for an international bull competition as it will compete in the “Limousin – Champion of the World” Competition which will take place in December.

The 1.6 tonne, RM25,000 bull will battle it out against other Limousin cattle from around the world such as France, New Zealand and Africa.
The Limousin breed originated in the West of the Massif Central between Central and South West France with mature Limousin females averaging 650 kgs while mature males can reach up to 1,000 kilos.
Its owner, Zulkifli Yaakob, 51, said to Sinar Harian that he didn’t expect the bull that he had reared for 2 years would be chosen to represent Malaysia and the Asian continent.
MajesticPicture Credit: Facebook
Alhamdulillah, winning or losing is another story. Jogho was selected by the Veterinary Services Department after the relevant parties conducted a screening throughout the state to find the best lembu sado.Zulkifli Yaakob via Sinar Harian
The lembu sado craze came about when cattle were seen more as pets than livestock and as the value of the breeds can reach tens of thousands of ringgit, cattle breeding became a stable job for some living in villages.
The criteria to be selected, he said, are based on body structure, height, length, beauty and so on.
Zulkifli, who is a teacher of Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Pak Pura said that the competition organized in France gives an opportunity to all Limousin owners to showcase their cattle.
He also hopes that Jogho can put Bachok on the map as the ‘hub’ of lembu sado in the state.
Caring for Jogho is not difficult, you just have to feed it twice a day with bran and grass besides bathing it once a weekZulkifli Yaakob via Sinar Harian
Jogho is one of the 12 cows that Zulkifli has bred for the past 10 years and apart from the Limousin, he also rears cattle from Bali (Indonesia) and the Charolais breed, among others.
He said it’s a hobby that he enjoys doing after he’s finished his day job.

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Bored during MCO? Rent A Gaming PC

To cybercafe goers everywhere, the implementation of the Movement Control Order (MCO) means they canâ€™t  play their favourite games at their favourite CCs.
In light of the MCO, Orang Esports Cafe and Logitech Malaysia have partnered to come up with â€œPLAY@HOME RENTAL INITIATIVEâ€ where you can rent a PC and play at home.
They offer 2 gaming rig performance builds with each package fully equipped with a gaming monitor, headset, logitech keyboard and mouse.
You can rent either for a period 2-weeks or per month.
All packages will come with pre-installed software and games such as:
Dota 2
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CS:GO
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Fortnite
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APEX Legends
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PlayerUnknownâ€™s Battlegrounds
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Below are the specs you can choose from:

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This Is My Second Time Watching An Odissi Performance & I Was Captivated [Review]

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As a person who was not really familiar with the word Odissi before, my first time seeing the performance was indeed mesmerizing.

Sure, I didn’t really understand what went on in the performance but the intricate movements of the dancers took my breath away.
READ MORE: There’s a Mesmerizing Odissi Performance In KL This Weekend!
My first live Odissi performance was called Dancer’s At Large, held by Sutra Foundation, a Malaysian not-for-profit organization chaired by the maestro himself, Datuk Ramli Ibrahim.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
The performers were young dancers too, not the years of experienced dancers. That show was like an official debut of them turning into professional Sutra Foundation dancers. And it was amazing.
If Dancers At Large took my breath away, Jaya Ram made me speechless
With a little background on what Odissi is and the myth of Ramayana, my second time seeing an Odissi performance left me speechless as I was so into the story and again, hypnotized by the dance moves. Their intricate hand movements, their synchronized group choreography, their facial expressions and their energetic but gentle dramatic movements are all done in a smooth and organized fashion.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
Fun Fact: Odissi, also known as Orissa, is one of the 8 classical dances in India which includes Bharatanatyam, Kathak, Kuchipudi, Kathakali, Sattriya, Manipuri and Mohiniyattam.
This year’s biggest production yet, by the Sutra Foundation, is called Jaya Ram which tells the tale of Rama, the hero of the folktale Ramayana, falling in love with a woman named Sita and battling the devil in many forms, Ravana, who also aims to bewed Sita. There are other characters along the way that helped the two star-crossed lovers reunite.
Ravana and his many heads.(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
For an 80-minute performance with a 15-minute interval, they have two acts for one show. Before the act starts, they’ll give a bit of a background on what the show is about and what we can expect in English.
In all honesty, even if I read a bit on the summary of Ramayana, I still couldn’t place some details together like who is who or what is happening. But at least with context, I understood the story better.
Rama and Sita. (Credit: Jaya Ram / Sutra Foundation, Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP)
I thought I was just going to see dancing but there were funny bits too in there, sort of like a pantomime. You’ll get to see various action-packed wars, a bit of delicate romance, amusing royalty sketches, and various portrayals of animals.
The dance is accompanied by classical music from a set of beautifully talented and brilliant musicians and singers from Odisha (birthplace of Odissi), India itself.
(Credit: Jaya Ram / Sutra Foundation)
Jaya Ram was commissioned to Guru Gajendra Kumar Panda, one of Odisha’s brilliant dance-makers and a collaborator of Sutra for the past four decades. Under the direction of both Guru Gajendra Panda and Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, Jaya Ram is a performance that combines both contemporary and classical elements of folklore and Odissi.
If you’re a patron of arts, you definitely need to see it
“The much-anticipated Jaya Ram is also a befitting celebration of Malaysia and India’s 65 years of diplomatic relationship. After its premiere in Malaysia, the dance show will be brought on tour to India and Singapore as well. This is a love letter from Sutra to the healing world, and truly a dance extravaganza not to be missed by art enthusiasts and the Malaysian public in general”.Datuk Ramli Ibrahim, Sutra Foundation Chairman.
My suggestion for those who wanna see the show and are not familiar with the Ramayana tale, do read a bit on the story’s summary just to get a picture of what’s going on. Then you’ll be able to figure out which one is Rama, Ravana, Sita and all the other amazing characters that bring the show to life. You can also check out their Facebook and Instagram for some teaser videos of the show.
(Credit: Melissa Suraya Ismail / TRP, Jaya Ram / Sutra Foundation))
You can also read all about the show in their Jaya Ram booklet, priced at only RM10 at the entrance of the show.
Although fairly limited (this is a highly anticipated show), tickets to Jaya Ram are still available here.
Jaya Ram (Odissi) – A Homage to Rama, Hero of The Ramayana with live music from Odisha
Dates: 21 – 25 September 2022 (Dates available for the public – 22, 24, 25 September)
Time: 8.30 pm
Venue: Pentas 1, Kuala Lumpur Performing Arts Centre (KLPAC), Jln Sultan Azlan Shah, Sentul, 51100 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
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Police Joins Forces With FBI To Arrest Paedophile In Klang

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A local man was arrested in Klang after being found in possession of child pornography during a raid at his home in Klang, Selangor, last Tuesday.

The Royal Malaysian Police (PDRM) said the raid was carried out by the Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department (JSJ) Sexual, Women and Children Crime Investigation Division (D11).
In a statement, PDRM secretary Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin said police raided the 39-year-old suspect’s house and found a large amount of child pornography in the man’s computer.
Bukit Aman dengan kerjasama FBI tahan seorang lelaki tempatan usia 39 di Klang, Selangor yg milik sejumlah besar bahan pornografi kanak-kanak.Suspek juga muat turun bahan pornografi kanak2 guna media sosial.Polis sedang kenalpasti mangsa terlibat. pic.twitter.com/WaN1heNnr1— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) December 15, 2022
Following that, the police confiscated the suspect’s computer, external hard drive, router and mobile phone in the raid.PDRM secretary Datuk Noorsiah Mohd Saaduddin on material evidence found by the police.
Noorsiah said the investigation found that the suspect had communicated with child victims and downloaded child pornography using social media.
She said the success of this arrest is the result of cooperation between PDRM and the United States Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI).
The suspect is being remanded for four days starting yesterday until 17 December for further investigation under Section 10 of the Sexual Offenses Against Children Act 2017 and Section 292 of the Penal Code.
Offenders may be jailed for up to three years, fined or both upon conviction.
Further investigation is still ongoing to identify the victims involved in the case.
READ MORE: 4-Year-Old Child Invites Friend To Imitate Sexual Act After Watching Porn Video on Mother’s Phone
Police have previously warned about the rise of child pornography in the country.
PDRM revealed in September that 106,764 IP addresses in Malaysia have been sharing child pornography since 2017 until August 2022.This means that Malaysians are watching children being raped (minors can’t give consent), and spreading it everywhere.— aqasha (@aqashasays) October 3, 2022

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Finance Minister Tables 2023 Supply Bill In Parliament

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Finance Minister Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Abdul Aziz is presenting the Government’s 2023 Supply Bill in Parliament today amidst rumors that a snap election may be called.

Allocation for the 2023 Budget is at RM372.3 billion – the biggest budget yet in the nation’s history.RM7.8 billion is allocated for Bantuan Keluarga Malaysia to benefit 7.8 million recipients.A one-off payment of RM2,500 is being allocated per household with incomes of under RM2,500 a month, and with 5 or more children.RM235 million allocated to women entrepreneurship.RM188 million was set aside for children’s development under the Community Development Department.The E-Pemula programme will be continued and the credit will be increased to RM200 for each recipient. RM400 million were allocated for the programme which would benefit 2 million youths aged 18 to 20, as well as full-time tertiary students.RM200 million is set aside to subsidise the cost to transport basic necessities to ensure that the price of goods is sold at a reasonable price for consumers living in rural areas.RM55.6 billion were allocated to the Education Ministry.RM777 million is set aside for the Supplementary Food Programme (RMT) for schoolchildren from poor families, which will benefit 800,000 students as well as 7,300 school canteen operators.RM6.7 billion allocated to empower the Technical and Vocational Education and Training (TVET) institutions.RM10 million was allocated for e-hailing travel vouchers for the disabled community.Multiple assistances worth RM1.8 billion for paddy farmers, fishermen and small-scale planters.RM9 billion were set aside for Syarikat Jaminan Pembiayaan Perniagaan (SJPP), a wholly-owned company of the Minister of Finance Incorporated to help small and medium to secure business loans.The government pledged to go down hard on cigarettes and liquor smuggling activities.The Social Security Organisation (Socso) will be continued with RM80 million set aside for the programme.Petronas agreed to contribute RM2 billion into the National Trust Fund (KWAN) for the procurement of vaccines and any related expenditures.The government will utilise about 830 hectares of land banks of Felda, Felcra and Risda and other agencies under the Ministry of Agriculture and Food Industries to tackle the food security issues.RM15 billion set aside for flood and natural disaster mitigation plans (RTB) up to 2030.RM8 million set aside to set up 13 MYFutureJobs satellite centre at UTCs across the country.Teachers that have been in the service for more than 10 years will get five extra leave next year. Teachers that have been in the service for more than 10 years will get five extra leave next year.RM700 special Aidilfitri allowance for all civil servants grade 56 and below in 2023. RM300 for one million retired civil servants in the country.RM364 million for research and development purposes under Higher Education Ministry and Science, Technology and Innovation Ministry.RM10 million to promote local products under the Buy Malaysian Product campaign.RM332 million was allocated for sports with RM145 million set aside to build and upgrade the sports facilities across the nation.Worried about the Malaysian waistline, the government set aside RM15 million under the Agenda Nasional Malaysia Sihat (ANMS) to promote a healthy lifestyle and reduce the risk of a terminal disease.RM8 billion will be spent to ensure 100% internet coverage for all populated areas in the country and to provide fibre optic coverage to 8 million premises across Malaysia by 2025.

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The Geminid Meteor Shower Happening TONIGHT And You Can View It With The Naked Eye

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Tonight, Geminid meteors from the asteroid 3200 Phaeton will light up the night sky.

Avid stargazers in Malaysia will be able to watch it starting tonight (13 December) at 9pm until tomorrow (14 December). However, the peak of the meteor shower will be in the morning at 9am, so it would be too bright to see the meteors by then.
Still, the rise of the Gemini meteor will be a spectacular sight. According to  Astronomical Society of Penang president Dr Chong Hon Yew, it coincides with an old moon. This means that the night sky will be dark without glaring moonlight, making it the perfect backdrop to bring out the brightness of the meteor shower.
Additionally, the Geminid meteor shower is expected to have around 140 to 150 visible meteors an hour.
The Geminid meteor shower is also known as one of the best and most reliable of the major annual showers, often gracing our skies at the end of the year.
The Geminid meteor shower is indeed named after the Gemini constellation, because the Geminid meteors appear to radiate from a point within the constellation. In fact, you can try to trace the meteor backwards to see the constellation itself!
However, if you are not able to drive out to a place with little light pollution tonight, the Astronomical Society of Penang will be streaming the live sky from their observatory.

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5 interesting outings to do this August besides Merdeka Day Parade

Hello fellow Malaysians, feeling the patriotic spirit of
Merdeka month yet?
(Weâ€™re gonna assume you said yes.)

Bored of the Merdeka Day parade, but you just wanna
do SOMETHING besides zoning out in front of the computer?
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Chill bro, we gotchu.
Hereâ€™s TRPâ€™s list of 5 interesting outings you can do this August (besides the Merdeka Day Parade):
1. Proclamation of Independence Memorial
Wanna know what happened in the years before Malayaâ€™s independence from British rule?
Then, head on to the Proclamation of Independence Memorial at Padang Pahlawan in Malacca.

Picture Credit:  TravelBuddee.com

The two-storey Dutch colonial mansion is home to a treasure trove of history with precious documents that range from the Malacca Malay Sultanate right up to the eve of independence in 1957.

 Picture Credit:  TravelBuddee.com

Inside, thereâ€™s exhibits of historical photographs,
dioramas, manuscripts, old currency, slide shows and films that narrate
Malaysiaâ€™s fight for independence in chronological order.

Picture Credit: New Straits Times

Itâ€™s even got the table that Tunku Abdul Rahman used during
the declaration of Merdeka!
FYI, admission is FREE.
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2. Merdeka Obelisk

Picture Credit: Tourism Malaysia

Yes, weâ€™re as surprised as you that thereâ€™s a Merdeka
Obelisk.
No, itâ€™s got nothing to do with Illuminati.
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Apparently, itâ€™s one of the most significant monuments of our countryâ€™s independence- marking the spot where the last British resident commissioner of Malacca handed over the instrument of independence to Tun Leong Yew Koh, Malaccaâ€™s first local governor on 31st August 1957.

 Tun Leong Yew Koh Picture Credit: Orang Perak.com

This spot is also where Tunku Abdul Rahman first announced
the date of Independence after he returned from London in February 20 1956.

 Tunku Abdul Rahman with Alan Lennox-Boyd during the Federation of Malaya Independence Treaty Signing Ceremony.Picture Credit: Arkib Negara

The Merdeka Obelisik is also at Padang Pahlawan in Malacca and features the letter â€œMâ€ (for Merdeka) in the middle of an 11-point star.

Picture Credit: New Straits Times

3. Army Museum aka Muzium Tentera Darat
Hereâ€™s a 2-in-1 deal, chill on the beaches of Port Dickson AND get acquainted with the nationâ€™s past warriors.
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Malaysiaâ€™s biggest army museum, Muzium Tentera Darat,  lies about 7 kilometres away from PD town, filled with artifacts and historical replicas from Portuguese times â€˜til independence.

Picture Credit: Majilis Perbandaran Port Dickson

In the museum, youâ€™ll learn of many local fighters and warriors who battled bravely during the Japanese occupation and even modern day heroes.

Picture Credit: Tourism Malaysia

For example, the brave soldiers of the Malaysian Army who rescued American soldiers during the Battle of Mogadishu, which later went on to be the basis of Hollywoodâ€™s Black Hawk Down movie.

The crew of Super 64 a month before the Battle of Mogadishu.Picture Credit: War History Online

4. Tugu Negara

 Picture Credit: Tourism Malaysia

Alright, weâ€™ll admit this is a little clichÃ© but how many of us ACTUALLY appreciated Tugu Negara during our school trips all those years ago?
Located on Jalan Tugu, this imposing monument was built to commemorate those who lost their lives defending the country during World War 2 and the 12-year Malayan emergency.

Picture Credit: leeminhkhai.wordpress

Itâ€™s estimated that the nation lost almost 11,000 civilians
and security forces during these troubled times.
The 15-metre bronze sculpture depicts 7 soldiers with one
victorious fighter holding the Jalur Gemilang up high. FYI, Tugu Negara is also
the biggest freestanding bronze sculpture in the world!

Picture Credit: Trip Advisor

Itâ€™s also right next to the Perdana Botanical Gardens, so
you can hop over and enjoy one of the oldest and biggest parks in Kuala Lumpur!
5. Sing in the Park!
Yes, make your Sound of Music dreams come true by joining The Philharmonic Society of Selangor for a sing-along in the lush foliage of Taman Tugu Nursery!
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On a bright Sunday morning, youâ€™ll get to sing along with music lovers (and experts) to favourite tunes, building up to Merdeka Day.

Picture Credit: The Philharmonic Society of Selangor/ Facebook

This Singing in the Park Edisi Merdeka takes place on 18th August, from 10.00am and 11.00 am.
Itâ€™s entirely FREE! All you need to bring is a
bottle of water and a sunny smile 😊

 Picture Credit: The Philharmonic Society of Selangor/ Facebook

The Philharmonic Society of Selangor regularly hosts Singing in the Park, you can check out future sessions on their Facebook page.

There you go folks! Hope you have a little more patriotic fun
this August with a little help from our list.
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Ebit Lew Sexual Harassment Case: 436 Photos, 219 Screenshots Found In Mobile Phone

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PDRM senior audio-video analyst ASP Latifah Abdul Aziz, 43, the seventh prosecution witness in the trial of preacher Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew or Ebit Lew, told the Magistrate’s Court that 436 photographs related to the case were retrieved from a Samsung Galaxy A31 mobile phone.

Latifah said the phone was sent in a white envelope to the Cheras Selangor police forensic laboratory on 9 August 2021 at 3.20pm when she was on duty, The Star reported.
She examined the device to make sure it was not damaged and was functioning well before making a forensic analysis on the same day.
Aside from the 436 photographs, she found four video recordings and 219 screenshots.
Latifah said the extraction process on the mobile device was done with XRY software and it took about three hours to analyse the contents.
She then copied the data onto two PDRM compact discs (CD) equipped with security features.
One CD contained 436 photos and four video recordings while the second disc contained 219 screenshots from the Whatsapp application.
She said from her observation, the four video recordings shown in court on Thursday had not undergone any modification.
Ebit Lew walks out of Dang Wangi IPD July 21, 2020. Image: Malay Mail
Celebrity preacher and philanthropist Ebit Lew, 37, faces 11 charges, including insulting the modesty of a woman in her 40s by sending lewd text messages and pictures to the victim’s phone number through Whatsapp between March and June 2021.
The case is being investigated under Section 509 of the Penal Code, which carries a five-year prison sentence or a fine or both, upon conviction.
The hearing continues on Friday, 12 May.
Previously, Ebit said the charges were a “test from God” and believed he had been set up. He was only informed about the charges when he was in Sabah for charity work.
READ MORE: “It’s A Test From God” Says Ebit Lew On Sexual Harassment Charges, Believes That He Was Set Up
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READ MORE: TLDR: What’s Up With All The Ustaz Ebit Lew Scandals?

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Culprits Of Pollution Caught, But Selangoreans May Expect At Least 4 Days Of Water Cuts

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It would take at least 4 days for water supplies to return in areas affected by the unscheduled water cuts due to the pollution of Sungai Selangor.

According to Air Selangor, as of 2.30 pm, Friday (September 4), traces of contamination were still found at the Sungai Selangor and Rantau Panjang water treatment plants which were forced to shut down for more than 24 hours as authorities work to flush away pollutants.
Once (the plants) are in operation, customers will start getting their water supply in at least 4 days.Air Selangor CEO Suhaimi Kamaralzaman via Twitter
A total of 1,292 areas in Kuala Lumpur, Petaling, Klang, Shah Alam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak, and Kuala Langat, are being affected by water disruptions that began on September 3.
Read more: This Is Why Klang Valley Keeps Getting Water Cuts & It’s Annoying AF
Culprits caught!
Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced that the culprits behind the pollution have been traced to a machinery maintenance facility in Rawang, the same premise that has been responsible for polluting the state’s water supply in the past.
Allegedly, the facility was said to have released solvents into Sungai Gong, 17km upstream from where the water treatment plants are located.
The facility has effectively been ordered to shut down its operations.

Meanwhile, Air Selangor has deployed water tanks and emergency refill stations to relieve residents in affected areas, available at these locations;
(Twitter/Air Selangor)
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KLIA Beats Changi, Is World’s 4th Best Airport Immigration Service

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One of the first impressions a tourist gets when arriving in a country comes from the people they meet and fortunately for travelers coming into Malaysia, it’s the people at immigration.

We say fortunately because Malaysia’s main international airport, Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA) has been ranked 4th for the World’s Best Airport Immigration Service 2021, according to Skytrax.
Behind Tokyo Narita but ahead of Singapore Changi
Skytrax, famous for ranking airlines and airports, merits the World’s Best Airport Immigration Service award based on ratings of the efficiency, speed and courtesy of immigration staff service, including e-gate service standards.
For 2021, they have also included the Covid-19 protection measures applied to the immigration area.
Tokyo Narita Airport wins the 2021 award for the World’s Best Airport Immigration Service, with Hong Kong International Airport in 2nd and Taiwan Taoyuan Airport in 3rd.
KLIA comes in 4th, ahead of Singapore Changi which came in 5th.
KLIA a winner in previous years
(Credit: Imigresen KLIA / Facebook)
Being in the top 5 for World’s Best Airport Immigration Services comes as no surprise for KLIA and their high level of service.
In fact, they have even topped at number 1 for their immigration experience in 2010, 2011, 2013 and 2017.

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This ‘Makcik’ Left A Kinky Product Review On Shopee That Left Netizens Choking On Laughter

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Malaysians found themselves wrapped up around a kinky product review left by a satisfied customer who apparently purchased an erotic adult outfit on Shopee.

Hahahahahahahaha I just saw that full bondage review on Shopee and I’m choking— pic.twitter.com/wFCP8dZ3SJ— 🐾 Saira (@__ssaira) September 5, 2021
The review for the “Patent Leather Full-wrap Leaking Nose Clothes Fetish Bondage Belt for Adult” was left on the fighting.my store, a shop that sells adult sex toys and other stuff to spice things up in the bedroom.
With a solid five-star rating and over 10 pairs sold at the time of writing, the black gimp suit, as it’s commonly called, completely covers and binds the wearer from head to toe and is believed to be used in erotic bondage and discipline, dominance and submission, sadism and masochism, or BDSM sexual practices.
(Credit: fighting.my via Shopee)
Notably, the review with the most number of likes on the page supposedly belongs to one ‘Makcik’ who revealed that she was very pleased, and definitely looked to be enjoying the product.
Finally the package has arrived even though it took a while. quality and satisfying products. I hope your service will improve in the future. Thank you so much dear kind seller.via Shopee
The reviewer even shared a few snapshots of the outfit in use to provide a better feel for other like-minded shoppers.
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Trump Cuts Funding For WHO During Covid-19 Outbreak

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Once again US President Donald Trump makes everyone question his critical-thinking skills when he announced that the United States will be cutting its funding to the World Health Organization (WHO) in the middle of a global pandemic, of which the US has the highest recorded deaths.
Despite the adverse effects this move would have on his own citizens, Trump is running this thing like his personal reality-TV drama. He claims that WHO has been mismanaging information since the early days of the outbreak and is too “China-centric”.

President @realDonaldTrump is halting funding of the World Health Organization while a review is conducted to assess WHO's role in mismanaging the Coronavirus outbreak. pic.twitter.com/jTrEf4WWj0— The White House (@WhiteHouse) April 14, 2020

In fact, apparently he’s thinking about suing them, for good measure, for “bowing down” to Chinese government pressure.

The W.H.O. really blew it. For some reason, funded largely by the United States, yet very China centric. We will be giving that a good look. Fortunately I rejected their advice on keeping our borders open to China early on. Why did they give us such a faulty recommendation?— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) April 7, 2020

“China-centric” here refers to a supposed deferential behaviour to countries because- surprise, surprise- the World Health Organisation is an international institution created by and responds to its member states.
In the same way that WHO was deferential to the Democratic Republic of Congo during the Ebola outbreak, WHO now defers to the China government over the Covid-19 pandemic.
The WHO doesn’t have “an agenda” because it’s not as much of a single entity than it is a loose group of countries sitting in the same room.
Jeremy Konyndyk, from the Center for Global Development WHO, says that “WHO is a pretty convenient scapegoat because they can’t fight back. They can’t and don’t criticise their member states. If the US is lobbing accusations at them, they kind of just have to sit there and take it, just by design.”
Political horseplay aside, the slashing of funds to the WHO will mean that the Covid-19 pandemic will lengthen and worsen globally, but especially in those countries getting direct help.
Ironically, the US itself seems to be struggling to deal with the outbreak in their own country, allegedly resorting to ‘modern piracy‘ by diverting face masks away from other countries during transit, though the US have denied it thus far. This comes hot on the heels of news that the US has tried to end 3M face mask exports and tried to buy the sole rights to a potential Covid-19 vaccine.
But then again, when has Trump ever done anything within reason?

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4,053 Contract Health Workers Get Permanent Positions

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Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said the ministry has made 4,053 health workers into permanent staff in a bid to address the complaints of contract healthcare providers in public service.

A total of 3,215 medical officers, 438 dental officers and 400 pharmaceutical officers were hired while 225 applicants were put on a reserve list.
Successful applicants can download their offer letters from the MySTP SPA portal from 29 August 2022 onwards.
KKM is also launching an e-system placement (e-Housemen, e-Dentist and e-Pharmacist) in mid-September 2022 to allow successful applicants to choose their preferred placements online.
Successful applicants will be notified about the e-system placement system a week earlier via email. They will officially report for duty on 17 October 2022.
Sepertimana komitmen saya pada bulan Februari, 4,053 pegawai kontrak telah pun dilantik secara tetap.This is the biggest annual permanent post appointment since the contract system was introduced and the only time additional permanent posts have been created since 2015. https://t.co/fnzxlAzmmo— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) August 17, 2022
Khairy said it’s the biggest annual permanent post appointment since the contract policy began in 2016.
According to Malay Mail, at least 1,500 contract staff will be absorbed each year after this.
The ministry will make the decision with the Public Services Commission whether the applicants who failed will be able to apply again.
In my opinion, I think those that did not succeed this year should be given another chance to try again. I understand there will be some that are disappointed and we will discuss with the Malaysian Medical Association on the next steps for those that will remain as contract officers. Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
The ministry will try to ensure that unsuccessful applicants will be given better incentives and chances to continue practising medicine in their specialties and subspecialties.
Khairy said there have been discussions on how to better compensate unsuccessful applicants from walking out of disappointment such as better allowances and opportunities for permanent positions.
He added that hiring more permanent positions would be possible if more budget was allocated towards the ministry.
The MMA has urged the government to increase the healthcare budget to 5% of the country’s gross domestic product from its current 2.59%.
Previously, the Public Service Department (JPA) has decided to cancel the bonds of thousands of contract officers who successfully apply for release to reduce the number of contract medical professionals stuck in government service.
READ MORE: JPA To Free Contract Doctors And Other Officers In Gov Service From Scholarship Bonds

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10 New Places To Visit In Selangor This Long Weekend!

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Hey, school holiday is coming up! That means it’s time to travel! You don’t need to travel internationally or to other states if you don’t want to. You can always tour around nearby and see what Selangor has to offer!

READ MORE: 4 Taman Tema Air Di Selangor Ini Memang Lejen. Jom Bawa Keluarga!
Thanks to Tourism Selangor, they have gathered a list of 10 Viral Places for you to look out in Selangor.
Here is a list of 10 “Viral” tourism attractions that you must visit in the State of Selangor, that you may not be aware of:
1. D Virtual Park, Evo Mall Bangi
D Virtual Park, EvoMall Bangi is a virtual reality theme park located inside the mall, giving you a revolutionary gaming experience that will satisfy your virtual hunger!
(Credit : dvirtualparkbangi / Instagram)
D Virtual Park, Evo Mall Bangi is the first virtual reality park in Peninsular Malaysia with a hologram theater. View 10 -minute holographic animations created entirely by their own creative team using the most sophisticated and complex animation software and tools. It also has eight virtual reality attractions and one augmented reality attraction.
(Credit : dvirtualparkbangi / Instagram)
Address : Lot T.14. T.25 Level 3, Evo Mall Bangi, Jalan Medan 2D, Seksyen 9, 43650 Bandar Baru Bangi, Selangor
Operating Hours: 10.00 am to 10.00 pm (Daily)
2. Splatter Art Factory, Subang Jaya
Feeling artistic? Did you know that art is a type of stress-releasing activity?
So head on to Splatter Art Factory in Subang Jaya if you want to destress or express your artistic talents. You will be introduced to a very unique and also fun art experience. Their package includes a take -away canvas, as well as brushes, equipment, acrylic paints, safety ponchos shoes and goggles or other eye protection.
(Credit: @splatterartfactory / Instagram)
Then, based on imagination and choice, you can create art using a variety of approaches. Some use a brush to sprinkle paint, others use a toothbrush to sprinkle color, and some even blow up balloons to color the canvas.
Address : 49 & 50, Block C, Lot 777, Jalan Subang 4, Ultramine Industrial Park, 47610 Subang Jaya, Selangor
Operating Hours: 10.00 am to 5.00 pm (Closed on Monday)
3. Ruma Pokok, Sepang
Ruma Pokok is a cafe plant shop located in a small town, Sungai Pelek, Sepang. Here, they serve western food such as meatballs, coated fish & potatoes and even butter chicken rice.
(Credit : rumapokok / Instagram)
Being a new attraction here with lush greeneries, Ruma Pokok offers a quiet atmosphere with light meals that’s suitable for a relaxing hangout. You can also buy various types of trees here. They’re called the ‘tree house’ for a reason, you know.
Address : No 1, Kedai PLB, Taman Sri Merbau, Taman Seri Serbau, 43950 Sungai Pelek, Selangor
Operating Hours: 4.00 pm to 12.00 am (Closed on Monday)
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4. Riverine Splash, Pulau Carey
The resort features a tribal -themed Riverine Splash Water Theme Park. There are over 12 attractions and slides for you to try, including the Anaconda Tube Slide, Rimba River, Survival Park and even Kiddie Beats reserved for children.
(Credit : Tourism Selangor)
Admission for adults is RM58 while for children it is RM38 for all day tickets.
Address : Jalan Pulau Carey, Mukim Jugra, 42960 Pulau Carey, Selangor
Operating Hours: 10.00 am to 6.00 pm (Closed on Tuesday)
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5. Stars Archery, Petaling Jaya
Stars Archery is the largest indoor archery long -distance operator in Malaysia, with the aim of introducing everyone to the unique and entertaining sport of archery.
(Credit : The Star)
Stars Archery is an attraction that attracts many tourists, visitors, especially teenagers and students to their outlets as it is a sport that many have never experienced. You can try to learn archery or flex your archery skills here.
Address : F1.26, 3, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Operating Hours: 10.00 am to 10.00 pm (Daily)
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6. Nafas Cube & Nanas Montel Cafe, Serdang
With its distinctive and comfortable accommodation, NAFAS Cube provides a quiet retreat away from the hustle and bustle of the city. The site, which is fully operated by the National Farmers Organization (NAFAS), is a popular destination for visitors looking for a unique and thrilling agro -tourism experience.
READ MORE: 9 Glamping Places In The Klang Valley To Fulfill Your Adventurous Dream Vacation Glamorously
NAFAS Cube offers hotel style rooms with a container and sewer -based concept (concrete sewer pipes). NAFAS Cube also provides the concept of glamping, or camping with beautiful lake views, for individuals who enjoy a camping holiday. For those who prefer culvert type accommodation and toilets are available not far from the room.
(Credit: NAFAS Cube / Facebook)
The nearby Nanas Montel Cafe is also a visitor’s choice as the Nanas Montel Cafe offers awesome pineapple ice cream, refreshing pineapple juice, delicious pineapple poppies, pineapple curries and more.
Address : Jalan MAEPS 4/1, 43400 Serdang, Selangor
Operating Hours: 9.30 am to 7.00 pm (Daily)
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7. Saville Wonderland, Semenyih
Located in Semenyih, this agro-farm is also a hatching center and breeds as well as sell village chickens. Attractions available at Saville Wonderland are the Kancil/Pelanduk Mini Sanctuary, freshwater fishing, petting zoo, ATV ride, Ulaman and Herbal Garden.
(Credit : Saville Free Range Agro – Saville Wonderland / Facebook)
They also have a premium “Barn Stay” which is a type of container homestay. You can experience living in a garden equipped with various facilities and beautiful views.
Address : Saville Free Range Agro, Taman Agroteknologi, 1A, Jalan   Sungai Lalang, Kampung Pasir, 43500 Semenyih, Selangor.
Operating Hours: 9.00 am to 6.00 pm (Daily)
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8. 20 Laman Cafe, Bangi
It opens the appetite of anyone who craves to taste the authentic and traditional Negeri Sembilan and Malay cuisine. Masak Lemak Cili Padi Ikan Salai and Daging Salai are two of the most popular specialties that you can try here.
(Credit : 20 Laman Cafe / Facebook)
There are over ten different types of Malay cuisine, in addition to the rice chili dishes served daily. Customers also enjoy Asam Pedas Melaka and Tempoyak Ikan Patin Pahang here.
Address : 20, Jalan Damai 8, Taman Desa Damai, 43650 Bangi, Selangor.
Operating Hours: 11.00 am to 4.00 pm (Closed on Friday and Saturday)
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9. Paya Indah Discovery Wetland, Dengkil
The largest wetland park in the Klang Valley is perfect for both a quick weekend getaway or a fun family day out! One of the best ways to learn and experience Malaysia’s biological diversity is by visiting Paya Indah Discovery Wetlands.
READ MORE: This Is How The World Is Trying To Heal: By Planting Trees
(Credit : Tourism Selangor)
Thanks to continuous efforts over the years, plant and animal populations have grown into the hundreds producing a diverse environment that is suitable for today’s life and activities. Besides just taking in the breath-taking views, they have activities such as hot air balloon rides and animal feeding too.
Address : Pantai Kelanang Beach, 42960 Pulau Carey, Selangor.
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10. Future Land Fun Zone, Petaling Jaya
Are you looking for a fun way to spend quality time with your friends and family? Just take them to Sunway Pyramid’s Future Land Fun Zone!
(Credit: Credit : futurelandfunzone / Instagram)
This is a futuristic family entertainment center offering entertaining virtual reality activities with cutting-edge technology to visitors. Some of their main attractions are the 360 Flight Simulator and ExoJet, Mirror Maze, VR Hero, 6D Cinema and VR Car simulator.
(Credit : Future Land Fun Zone / Facebook)
Get ready to be entertained with a variety of 360 simulator games that are sure to thrill you!
Address : F1, 20, Sunway Pyramid Mall, Jalan PJS 11/15, Bandar Sunway, 46150 Petaling Jaya, Selangor.
Operating Hours: 10.00 am to 10.00 pm (Daily)
There are many more interesting places to visit in Selangor, especially in 2022, than the ones listed above. Let’s “Pusing Selangor Dulu!”.
Hey, and always remember to mind your distancing, wear your face masks in public and sanitize your hands!
You may log on to Tourism Selangor’s official website for inspiration on your travel to Selangor, or follow Tourism Selangor’s official social media accounts; Instagram, Facebook, Twitter, TikTok, and Tourism Selangor’s YouTube channel.
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Vaccination Does NOT Mean Immunity, Says Health DG

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Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah yesterday reiterated that a full vaccination does not grant immunity to Covid-19 but it will lessen the severity, which means lesser hospital admissions and lesser deaths.

This is also why it’s crucial for senior citizens to receive protection first, as the data show that they are most susceptible to succumb to Covid-19. Lesser effects would mean that the body will not take as much damage and allow the patient better chances of recovery.
It came as a shock for the rakyat to learn that fronline healthcare workers can, and do, get infected with Covid-19 even after two doses of vaccines.
Not long ago many were unhappy with my tweet when I mentioned the number of healthcare workers (HCW) infected after full vaccination. Yes you can still be infected after full vaccination but less in severity, less in hospital admission and death.— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) July 15, 2021
However, despite the infection, the percentage of severe cases dropped significantly. For fully vaccinated healthcare workers who were unfortunate to catch Covid-19, only 0.1% had pneumonia, 0.1% required oxygen, and not a single one required admission into the ICU.
Which means, 99.8% of all healthcare personnel who caught Covid-19 after their full vaccination only had mild or no symptoms at all.
The latest data from our periodic testing: 3106 HCW were infected after full vaccination. Only 3(0.1%) in category 3 & 3(0.1%) in category 4 & none in category 5. Trust the vaccine trust the data. Vaccine saves lives & once fully vaccinated we can live side by side with Covid-19 pic.twitter.com/wgGPzsUItz— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) July 15, 2021
Hence, when the Health Ministry says that “vaccines saves lives”, it’s not to say that a full vaccination will make you immune to Covid-19.
It does, however, make Covid-19 much, much easier to recover from with much less severe symptoms– and much less likely to die from it.

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Prime Minister Now In Hospital

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin has been admitted to a hospital in Kuala Lumpur, according to a Press Statement from the Prime Minister’s Office (PMO).

It stated that Mahiaddin has been having bouts of diarrhea since last night and the condition has prompted admittance to the hospital for treatment and monitoring.
Mahiaddin was diagnosed with pancreatic cancer in 2018. In June 2020, the PMO put out a statement that Mahiaddin is cancer-free.READ MORE: Muhyiddin Is Free From Cancer, Says PMO
According to the Ministry of Health diarrhoea is commonly caused by infections in the gut through contaminated food or water. It can also be caused by non-infective cause which is more uncommon.
Diarrhoea is considered dangerous if it causes dehydration, drowsiness,fever, there is blood in stools or black stools, or the diarrhoea is persistent lasting for more than 48 hours

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Planning To Revisit A Movie This Hari Raya? Here’s What Usually Goes On Air

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Hari Raya is just around the corner and if you are looking to have movie time with your family and friends, then you should check out the list below of movies that are usually repeated every year.

Senario Series

When you talk about famous movie franchises in the Malaysian Film Industry, Senario definitely comes to mind.
It is one of the longest film series in Malaysian film history made up of ten movies. Grand Brilliance produced six which included the original trilogy of the Senario films, directed by Aziz M.Osman; Senario The Movie (1999), Senario Lagi (2000), and Lagi-Lagi Senario (2001).
Ahmad Idham is the director of Senario The Movie: Episode 1 (2008) and Senario The Movie: Episode 2: Beach Boys (2009).
Four of the films in the series are among the highest-grossing local films ever, making it the highest-grossing film series of all time. For nine years, Lagi-Lagi Senario held the record for the highest grossing movie at the box office.
Mami Jarum Junior

Mami Jarum Junior is a comedy that featured the northern part of the Peninsular, particularly Penang, released in 2003, and is a follow-up to the 2002 film Mami Jarum.
It tells the story of Rita who enjoys gossiping and upsetting other people’s lives.
I Know What You Did Last Raya

Inspired by the Hollywood movie “I Know What You Did Last Summer”, this is the Malaysian comedy version of it.
The main characters of this movie are a group of friends named Dr Mira, Lan, Fazzly, Yasir, and Shahida who accidentally run over a man and a goat while returning to their village. They began receiving messages on the eve of Hari Raya that start with the words “Aku Tahu,” which indicated that someone was aware of the hit-and-run occurrence.
Kabhi Kushi Kabhi Gham

This is obviously not a local movie but is a beloved Hari Raya screening nonetheless. Most Malaysians would have watched it at least once in their lifetime.
The movie is about a father abandoning his adopted son because the latter choose to marry a girl from a lower status. The movie is about love and family and the theme fits perfectly with an occasion where families get together to celebrate Hari Raya.
Prepare your ketupat rendang and tissues as this movie will bring you on a roller-coaster ride of emotions.
Adnan Sempit

This movie narrates what happens when two different characters from various backgrounds stumble upon each other in their journey of life.
Adnan is an orphan who was protected and raised by his aunt when he was a young child after hid dad’s passing and Nadia is a successful career woman from an affluent family. They stumble upon each other in a bizarre situation and their relationship starts from there.
It may sound like a lot of drama, but do not worry as this one will surely provide laughter.
Kuch Kuch Hota Hai

Another Bollywood pick, this story starts with a daughter deciding to unite her widowed father Rahul with his old friend Anjali. She finds out from her late mother’s letters that Anjali used to love her father.
This is another Bollywood classic that Malaysians enjoy revisiting especially with its theme of pyar dosti (love, friendship). Watch Bollywood’s favourite on-screen couple and their love story this Hari Raya with your loved ones.
Istanbul Aku Datang

This is another love story that proves to us that ‘one should not chase after love’ rather wait for it to happen in our life.
The story starts with a young woman’s journey from Malaysia to Istanbul in the hopes that her boyfriend Adaz will pop the question to her. When she is forced to remain with shy artist Harris, things get complicated.
What is the complication? How is it resolved? Watch to find out.
Mukhsin

Have you ever heard of a platonic relationship. If not then watch this film to find out what it is all about.
12-year-old Mukhsin (Mohd Syafie Naswip) becomes acquainted with 10-year-old Orked (Sharifah Aryana) and soon begins to harbour feelings for her. His affection for her torments him, yet their connection is still platonic. A Yasmin Ahmad classic, next to Sepet, this movie is yet another Hari Raya favourite.
Zombie Kampung Pisang

This comedy horror film takes place in a village. The commotion begins when the village’s bilal Pak Abu dies suddenly after falling from his bicycle on his way home. Trouble begins after Husin, Atan, and Mat Karan helped to carry Pak Abu back to his house.
Hantu Kak Limah

Another comedy horror to add to the list. This film has a series to it but the recent one which was released in 2018 seems to be the favourite of many.
The story begins with Husin, who leaves Singapore and returns to his village and would soon include Kak Limah who was horribly murdered.
Kung Fu Hustle

Actual gangsters arrive in this Shanghai shantytown to reclaim their feared name after the foolish Sing and his dim-witted friend Bone attempt to con the locals into believing they are members of the renowned Axe Gang.
If you are a Stephen Chow fan and prefer an action packed Hari Raya afternoon, this one’s for you, complete with slick movements of Kung Fu and some mind-blowing stunts.
Duyung

Duyung is a fantasy comedy movie about a misunderstood village outcast and what happens to him when he meets a pretty mermaid.
Jangan Pandang Belakang Congkak

Havo you ever heard of folklores and maybe sometimes your grandparents telling you not to touch something or to avoid certain places. Well, sometimes it is best that you listen to them.
Three young men were invited to a mysterious man’s home by a letter they each received from Pak Sudir. They then learn that Pak Sudir was their grandfather and that, if they can meet all the requirements, they will inherit all of Pak Sudir’s possessions. They must however spend three consecutive nights in the house and are forbidden from touching anything, especially an old “congkak.”
Enjoy this horror which also packs a lot of humour that you will have stomach pains at the end of the movie.
Cinta Kolestrol

A deal between the families of Haji Zaini and Datuk Osman, who wanted their two children to someday get married, is the subject of this movie. This arrangement was made following an incident that occurred when Ahmad Yusry (son of Haji Zaini) and Fazira (son of Datuk Osman) were still young.
Will the deal they made come to fruition?

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Form 4 Student In Kelantan Suffers Head Fracture After 5 Seniors Beat Him Up Over A Girl

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A Form Four boy suffered a head fracture after five Form 5 boys beat him up in a school in Gua Musang, Kelantan.

The cause of the fight stemmed from the victim and one of the Form 5 boys liking the same girl.
According to Utusan, the victim was standing outside the classroom before the five boys got the jump on him around 11.15 am on Tuesday (8 February).
During the fight, one of the boys hit the victim with a rock that caused the fracture. The fight was broken up by a school prefect who passed by the corridor.
According to Gua Musang police chief superintendent Sik Choon Foo, the victim suffered a fracture on the left side of his skull and bruises on several parts of his body such as his arms and back.
The victim was sent to Hospital Gua Musang for further treatment.
Police have taken statements from the senior students involved and the case will be investigated under Section 326 of the Penal Code for voluntarily causing grievous hurt.

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Kids Worry About Their Stuff Too: How The Flood Traumatizes Children

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Nobody ever expects themselves to be victims of natural disasters. It’s unexpected and of course undesirable, but even more so for young children who will not understand what is going on.

During the recent floodings, children were also affected by the loss of their belongings and home comforts.
Volunteer @lilyaleesya recounted that she saw a kid crying continuously and tried her best to aid him gently. Using ‘Psychological First Aid (PFA)’ skills to validate his trauma, she managed to get the kid to stop crying.

i'm too tired to type this properly but here's the message to all, please provide psychology first aid (PFA) to flood victims ASAP. This kid i met, was sobbing non stop. I offered a place for him to sit, gave him drink but he was still crying. The adults "dia ngantuk kut tu" pic.twitter.com/GMCMtJ5laL— lily. (@lilyaleesya) December 21, 2021

She urges people who’ll come across any victims who have been in a traumatic experience to use this method of response when dealing with them.
While helping the boy with a bottle of water and with a place to calm down, she tried putting herself into his traumatized shoes and asked “Are you sad because your toys are missing?”.
He nodded and then she managed to get him to stop crying by assuring him that no one is going to touch his toys. She further advised the public to avoid invalidating kids’ pain because they too are affected by this psychologically.
This is followed by her advocating for the children’s mental and emotional health by collecting threads that do toy donation drives for kids.
She also suggested that people who are thinking of volunteering for the flood victims could buy or collect toys for the kids and create a team that can do activities with them. This aspect of their wellbeing needs to be paid attention to too.
A flooded neighbourhood in Taman Sri Muda. Credit: Fernando Fong/TRP
What Is Psychological First Aid (PFA)?
PFA is an approach to help children, adolescents, adults, and families who suffered from the immediate aftermath of disaster or terrorism.
People affected by the disaster might struggle or face new challenges following the event. PFA is designed to reduce initial distress and to foster short and long-term adaptive functioning and coping.
The approach includes:
Offering non-intrusive, practical care and support, Helping to address basic needs (food, water)Listening and not pressuring themComforting them to feel calmHelping people connect information, services, and supportProtecting them from further harm
PFA doesn’t need to be done by professionals only. Instead, it is simply a gentle approach to comfort victims without pressuring them to immediately assess what has happened.
It takes time for people, particularly children, to process their thoughts and emotions after a traumatic event, and additional pressure will only serve to hinder their emotional recovery.
Following the flood crisis that is still ongoing here in some parts of Malaysia, a mental health advocator, @AimanPsikologi is also talking about the need for PFA for those affected victims.
He is collaborating with some NGOs to have training for volunteers on this skill apart from also giving physical help to the victims affected.

https://twitter.com/AimanPsikologi/status/1472450226543730694

Trauma from crises isn’t a thing that could be taken lightly.
Toy Donation Drive For The Unfortunate Cuties
Some of the #DaruratBanjir has inspired people to do various donation drives from food, money, hygienic and medical kits, furniture, glasses, and also toys.
Here are some Toy Donation Drives for kids affected by the flood done by multiple NGOs. You can find out more donation drive areas nearest to you in the thread below.

https://twitter.com/locopinko/status/1473241135644438528

https://twitter.com/notsoaidil/status/1473211653588021249

https://twitter.com/nnadiasolehah/status/1473278309857300486

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[Watch] Malaysian Actor’s Lips Swell Up Due To Wasp ‘Attack’ & How You Can Avoid Dying From It

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Local actor Harris Annuar’s lips may have looked as voluptuous as Angelina Jolie’s when he got stung by a wasp recently, but the celebrity’s allergic reaction to the tiny insect’s venom was no joke.

Fans were both shocked and amused when the celebrity shared his experience of being warded in a hospital following his unfortunate run-in with the bug after taking a bath.
“When I was done, I immediately grabbed my towel and wiped my face. The wasp was trapped between my face and the towel, and so zap!,” he explained, pointing to his swollen upper lip that became the target of the wasp’s stinger.
Harris said that he quickly rushed for treatment and that proved to be one heck of a good decision.
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Apparently, the celebrity was having quite a severe allergic reaction to the insect venom that was now coursing through his body – a condition also known as an anaphylactic shock or anaphylaxis.
See, this is when your body’s immune system starts overreacting to certain triggers and sends you into, well… shock.
It can occur within seconds of exposure to something that you might be allergic to like certain food items and of course insect stings.
The condition can be deadly as a body that goes into anaphylaxis would experience a sudden drop in blood pressure as well as swelling or narrowing in their airways – making it hard or impossible to breathe.

Symptoms of anaphylaxis usually develop suddenly and rapidly and can include swelling, itchiness and hives as well as feelings of dizziness, difficulty breathing, confusion and anxiety as well as fainting.
The only treatment for the condition is to immediately receive medical attention. However, for certain people who live with serious allergies, doctors would also sometimes prescribe them adrenaline auto-injectors or ‘EpiPens’ to treat their conditions.
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Another recommended treatment is for you to get yourself tested for allergies that can trigger anaphylaxis to know what your triggers are and avoid them.

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Tinted ‘Smoke’ Car Lights Almost Causes Road Accident Due To Poor Visibility

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Car modifications can be a fun thing to do but taking the changes too far can endanger other people on the road.

One of the latest trends is to darken the brake lights (tail lights). Popularly known as smoke lights or smoke headlamps, it can be done by applying paint or a Smoke tint film on the headlights and tail lights.
While smoked lights help to reduce glare, it’s mostly installed by car owners for aesthetic purposes.
A Twitter user Hezeri (@HezeriSamsuri) gave a real-life example of how dangerous it was for his friend who drove behind a car with smoked tail lights.
His friend almost knocked the back of the car, which was already dented, because they couldn’t see the brake lights that had been tinted.
For those unfamiliar with smoke lights, another netizen uploaded a video which showed how difficult it was to notice the faint red brake lights once it was tinted.
Ni satu lagi isu. Kedai kedai skarang spray sampai gelap! Kawan saya nyaris nak cium sebab tak nampak lampu brek dia ni. @PDRMsia kena kerjasama dgn KPDNHEP utk turun tegur kedai kedai ni dan owner owner kereta ni sekali. Nak modi kereta, jgn susahkan pengguna lain la. pic.twitter.com/yyrqTDlvMp— Hezeri Samsuri (@HezeriSamsuri) January 31, 2023
Pihak JPJ memang benarkan pengguna kenderaan untuk tinted lampu belakang ke? Dahlah gelap, lampu pula samar-samar je. Kalau terlanggar sebab tak perasan lampu brake, salah siapa? pic.twitter.com/YaEWoWoLna— Amzar 🇲🇾 (@AmzarHakim_) January 26, 2023
Other netizens who came across a similar issue shared their annoyances online. Although it looks good, they advised other car owners not to darken their lights because it endangers others on the road.
Some almost got into a road mishap because they could only catch a glimpse of the darkened red brake lights when they got closer.
They called on the authorities to look into the matter and to catch offenders at roadblocks in order to reduce the chances of road accidents.
Other than cracking down on smoke lights, netizens also think blinking brake lights are confusing and should be disallowed too.
Salah satu benda paling bodoh owner kereta modified … Tinted kan lampu brake, tinted headlight, Cantik memang cantik.. tapi safety takdak, ubah lah sikap tu sape yg buat, ye betul.. kereta kau duit kau.. tapi jangan menyusahkan orang lain la sial— Aidil (@Andy3538) January 31, 2023
yang geng2 smoke headlamp dengan tail lamp tak ingat dunia ni nak kena hentam dengan lori dulu ke baru nak insaf ? manufacturer dah buat ikut spec brightness kau pergi gelapkan. pastu complaint manufacturer buat tak cukup terang. Myvi G3 la paling bersepah suka smoke2 bagai 🤭— adam (@zikriadamn) January 31, 2023
Aku pernah nk accident. Stay kt line moto belah kiri tapi tak perasan kete depan signal. Sbb gelap sgt tinted lampu. Padahal masa tu tgh panas terik— yujiro hanma (@emranmohd_) January 31, 2023
@JPJ_Malaysia @PDRMsia @PDRMsia_Trafik kena rajin2 sikit tarik tepi, saman jer kereta yg merbahaya nih ! Termasuk juga kereta motor yg lampu brek belakang cacat !— hachimantaro (@RedlandMan1) January 31, 2023
@PDRMsia atau @JPJ_Malaysia kalau buat roadblock boleh tak alang alang check lampu break sekali? PALING PENTING LAMPU BREAK 😭— The Duke of Penang (@YianasueAbu) January 31, 2023
Ada yang buat lampu brek nampak macam lampu reverse n kelip2. Confuse keta kat belakang— ai_da (@M_aida12) February 1, 2023
Aku pon hampir² nak sondol orang hari tu atas plus, kereta lampu belakang gelap mcm ni la. Siang memang tak nampak, dah dekat baru nampak. Nasib la brek makan, da lah bawak family.— Wak Saif 🇲🇾🇮🇩🇰🇭 (@roku_shikii) January 31, 2023
Memang perangai asdfghjklzxPernah emergency brake sebab tak nampak lampu brake kereta depan menyala, dah dekat baru perasan samar samar je. Aku terajang kang https://t.co/rlftKOwtH6— nadh (@FatinNadhZaihan) February 1, 2023

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70 Factories Ordered To Shut Down Due Failure To Comply To Covid-19 SOP, Says Ismail Sabri

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Until May 2021, 70 factories have been ordered to shut down so far due to failure to comply with Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs), according to Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He was asked by the media as to why the government has not taken action on factories although they have been reported to have been causing some of the clusters in the country.
Ismail Sabri said that if a factory has been infected, the Health Ministry will step in, isolate and find the source of the infection, the cause of the spread, and take action.
He said if factories fail to adhere to the risk assessment set by the Health Ministry, then authorities will shut the factory down.
Maybe we don’t report it in the media. That’s why not many Malaysians are aware that the government is taking action, maybe except for Top Glove, which is a well-known company.Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob

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Stories From The Kopitiam, As Told By 5 Malaysians

The traditional coffee shop – more commonly referred to in its Hokkien term, kopitiam – is a common fixture in the daily lives of most Malaysians.
The sights and sounds that we are used to seeing in our neighbourhood coffee shops are part and parcel of the Malaysian experience. To a great extent, our memories and perceptions of the kopitiam are what make us Malaysian.
To showcase this, we spoke to five Malaysians from different walks of life to understand what the kopitiam means to them.

“I’ve been going there my whole life”

(Credit: Choo Choy May/Malay Mail)

It’s part of daily life for me, I think. I’ve been going to one near my hometown in Muar since I was young. That time, kaya bread was only 50 sens, you know? We didn’t have many choices when it came to food last time, unlike these days – but I don’t think any of your café food is as good as the kopitiam’s. Can have full meals there, can “yum cha” there (Cantonese slang that implies “catching up over tea”), can “keng gai” there (Cantonese for “chit chat”), can “yum zhao” (Cantonese for “drink beer”). I still go to kopitiams to catch up with my friends.
Mr. Wong (63), Retiree

“A simple, no frills place”

(Credit: Malay Mail)

The one thing I like about coffee shops is that I can meet friends there while having really good food at reasonable prices. And you don’t need to dress up – I like that also. It’s a simple, no frills place, but you get food that’s even better than most five-star restaurants… in my opinion lah.
People who work in coffee shops are friendly too, especially if you visit the same place frequent enough. Where else can you find people who readily call you “lengzai” and “lenglui” (Cantonese for “handsome guy” and “pretty girl”).
For my friends and I, there’s nothing more satisfying than a plate of Hokkien mee and sambal stingray. Then you ‘balance’ it with cold beer – syok!
Keong (35), Financial Consultant

A taste of home

(Credit: Nauris Pūkis/Unsplash)

When I was still living in Malaysia, my family and I would have breakfast at the coffee shop near our house every Sunday. It’s something that I miss since I’ve started working in New Zealand.
The Sunday coffee-shop-breakfast is a family ‘ritual’ since I was young. I remember we would all order our food first, and then my dad would walk over to the nearby newspaper stall to buy his newspaper. He’s also the last person to finish his breakfast because he would be busy reading and not eating!
I must visit that coffee shop every time I’m home for the holidays. The chee cheong fun, nasi lemak, char koay teow, curry me… Argh! I miss it so much!
Yen (24), Product Manager

A community space

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The kopitiam in my neighbourhood where I grew up was that place where you’d see neighbours and friends. And you’d be able to just join their tables with each other and have conversations.
The kopitiam near my current house is a place where my family, extended family, and neighbourhood friends go for dinner with their families. So we always end up there together unplanned – what ensues is us friends and family of the same age staying back and just having beer and catching up. Chicken wing + beer = best supper ever!
Rusell (33), Entrepreneur

First sip of coffee

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The coffee you get from kopitiams has always been my preferred type of coffee. As a young girl, I used to follow my grandpa to one particular kopitiam, where I sat next to him listening to him talking to his friends. That was where I learned how to drink coffee, because my grandpa would let me take a few sips from his cup.
Even after trying latte and cappuccino, I still prefer the kopitiam coffee. It’s cheaper and tastes like my childhood. Kopi peng ikat tepi is the best!
Bee (38), Sales Executive

Unfortunately, coffee shops are suffering losses these days – but you can help

(Credit: Hari Anggara/Malay Mail)

Earlier in March, the Malaysian F&B Operators Alliance reported that many eateries are losing money. This is caused by the massive drop in footfall during the Movement Control Order (MCO), as people could not dine out and many prefer to prepare their own food from home out of health concerns.
When asked about how coffee shops are faring, Datuk Ho Su Mong said that operators are suffering “up to 30% in daily losses”. The President of the Malaysia Singapore Coffee Shop Proprietors General Association (MSCSPGA) said that business is still sluggish despite most coffee shops being allowed to have dine-in customers.
To help them stay afloat, Carlsberg Malaysia pledged RM3.5 million in subsidies to 1,000 small and medium-sized coffee shops nationwide. The money is meant to subsidise their utilities payment for up to three months.

Our investment of RM3.5 million intends to smoothen their recovery as business picks up by defraying their burden of fixed operating costs.Carlsberg Malaysia Managing Director Stefano Clini

You can also help your neighbourhood kopitiam weather through this tough time by purchasing food or drinks from them. Collaborating with MSCSPGA, Carlsberg is offering their large bottles of Carlsberg Smooth Draught at RM1 off, plus RM0.50 from every bottle sold will go to the kopitiam’s utilities subsidy fund. Those who are interested can purchase some from participating kopitiams or hawker centres to enjoy from the comforts of their own homes.

Preserving jobs and a piece of our culture

A number of jobs and people’s incomes are tied to the survival of a kopitiam. Beyond that, it is also a space where our collective experience of growing up in Malaysia exists. Hopefully, through simple gestures like tapau-ing from your neighbourhood kopitiam, our children can continue to enjoy the kopitiam experience in the future.

Tapau from your favourite kopitiam today, or show your support through any of the F&B outlets participating in Carlsberg Malaysia’s initiative.
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Maybank, Top Glove & Public Bank: Malaysia’s Biggest Public Listed Companies

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Maybank, TopGlove, and Public Bank, two of the country’s biggest financial institutions and the world’s largest rubber glove manufacturer became Malaysia’s top-three public listed companies in terms of market capitalization.

As of July 24, Maybank maintains its position at the top of the FTSE Bursa Malaysia KLCI (FBM KLCI) with a composite index (CI) of 11.15 points and a “market cap” of RM88.6 billion.
Public Bank, which was previously in the second position was overtaken by Top Glove at a market cap of RM70.45 billion with a CI weightage of 8.87 points in comparison to Public Bank’s RM69.5 billion market cap and 8.76 points CI standing.
Top Glove which used to be at the bottom tier of the FBM KLCI had reportedly grown exponentially during the Covid-19 pandemic due to global demand for personal protective equipment (PPE).
However, the glovemaker remains on the United State’s “Withhold Release Order” list, banning the imports of its products due to allegations of the company employing forced labor.

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Nurul Izzah Ties The Knot With Yin Shao Loong

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After being single for a long time, Permatang Pauh MP Nurul Izzah Anwar has tied the knot recently.

Nurul Izzah, also known as Puteri Reformasi, announced her marriage with Khazanah Research Insitute analyst Yin Shao Loong on her Facebook page.
Her father, Opposition Leader, Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, officiated the wedding.
Alhamdulillah ❤ pic.twitter.com/P1YTRUiPl7— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) August 6, 2022
The wedding ceremony between Nurul Izzah, 42 and Yin, 46, was attended only by the closest family members.
It was reported that the wedding ceremony was held at Anwar’s residence in Sungai Long, Kajang.
Simple wedding..tudung bawal je. It’s been such a long time ago since we saw YB Nurul so happy and smiling so freely …. Congratulations and wish u the best pic.twitter.com/GhBWeIdjIm— yaniee (@lady_bugg11) August 6, 2022

Nurul Izzah and Yin are said to have known each other for a long time.
They managed to keep the relationship a secret, with only a few close friends and family members knowing about it.
After the marriage was announced, netizens widely talked about it, with many offering their congratulations and well-wishes.
Selamat pengantin baru YB @n_izzah dan suami. Semoga jodoh berpanjangan. Congrats!#nurulizzah pic.twitter.com/bf46p67lek— Runcoontastica (@arylana) August 6, 2022
Some criticised and slandered the couple, but they were rebuked and corrected by others instead.

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He’s The Man
Yin had served as director of strategic communications at the Selangor Menteri Besar Office during the tenure of Gombak MP, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.
He is also said to have served as the executive director of the Parti Keadilan Rakyat (PKR) Think Institute led by Nurul Izzah.
Nurul Izzah was once married to a businessman, Raja Ahmad Shahrir Iskandar Raja Salim in 2003 and separated on 15 January 2015.
They are blessed with two children, each aged 15 and 13.

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Malaysian Boss Laments Intern’s Unprofessional Email Asking For Leave

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The younger generation has always been accused of being lazy or behaving unprofessionally at work.

Recently, a Twitter user known as Zizannin (@zizannin) lamented about his intern for failing to compose a proper email.
His intern messaged on Whatsapp to ask if he could take leave on Friday. Zizannin approved the leave on Whatsapp and told the intern to send an email regarding the matter and to CC the admin and editing department for proper records.
However, the way the intern wrote the email looked unprofessional. The intern included a title and wrote a line to state when he’ll return to work.
pening, upset & simpati pun ada dgn intern aku ni, bila aku suruh email tu..i'd expect to see a proper communication lah..aiyooo..apa yg dorang ni belajar eh? we were trained to write those dys, skrg ni senang.. google je..mcm2 template muncul #communication #commonsense pic.twitter.com/c7zGXIj2Oy— Z I Z A N N I N (@zizannin) May 12, 2023
While the intern’s email was succinct, Zizannin found it unacceptable for an email. Zizannin said he expected to see “proper communication” and stated they were trained to write in those days.
Zizannin said the intern could have Googled for templates if he didn’t know how to compose a proper formal email.
via WApp yes acceptable, not in email..its still a form of communication – hence lazy, lack of common sense, poor quality of employee bla bla— Z I Z A N N I N (@zizannin) May 12, 2023
The reactions from netizens were split. Some agreed with Zizannin and advised him to withhold the leave until the intern learns and sends a proper email to request leave.
A netizen added that the intern could use a program like ChatGPT to help compose the email properly.
On the other hand, there were also others who thought it was also unprofessional for Zizannin to put his intern on a blast publicly.
Although he blurred the intern’s name and picture, netizens think Zizannin showed poor leadership by shaming the intern publicly in the guise of imparting a lesson.
They believe Zizannin should have advised the intern privately and provided guidance instead of public shaming.
They pointed out that Zizannin was also “trained” to write long ago. After all, everybody starts somewhere and learns at different paces.
Amidst the criticisms, Zizannin doubled down and said he has the right to do what he did because he believed it was to impart knowledge.
To this, some netizens think his behaviour felt arrogant and entitled as a boss.
abg dh lulus awal, dlm WApp tu..xde masalah pun…nx wk colleagues akan bantu & guide dorang, benda kecik je ni sebenarnya, suka suki kongsi tukar pendapat, tp ramai plak bitter..sedey idop dorang— Z I Z A N N I N (@zizannin) May 12, 2023
Should advice him to learn to use https://t.co/T3sY6JfDRk if he is unsure on what to write. It’s a great tool for him to use to educate himself on writing a proper email etc. But I agree, intern or no intern, common sense is key…— Aryssa Fahmy (@AryssaFahmy) May 12, 2023
Guidance is not just from text or email. Go get up from your comfy seat to talk f2f kalau betul nak guide. Tak faham jugak, call explain. Tak semua orang ada kelebihan untuk faham pertama kali. No point sharing to public sebab menunjukkan banyak kelemahan leadership. https://t.co/MYNsvS5UKN— K🔺K Kuki (@toughcookee) May 12, 2023
Masa intern dulu camnilah. Being belittle from the staff. Kita pernah kerja dulu, apply cuti by system, staff sana ajar the moment kita cakap nak apply cuti. Ini? bila kita buat salah dcanang satu dunia, time study takde subjek yang ajar how to apply for leave. kami tak tahu 😟— Aingg 💅 (@ainsy_suhiman) May 12, 2023
Do you not see the irony. You think your intern is unprofessional but you're posting about them on social media. Do you not think that's unprofessional behavior? How are you going to expect your employees to be professional when you yourself are not?— Jinro Sakai ⚔ (@ayividinihsrad) May 12, 2023
"I have the right to do what I'm doing now"Yikes 🚩🚩🚩 https://t.co/VjCOjKwAzz— Abah (@chairman_GLC) May 12, 2023
Sorry, rasa triggered sangat bab ni sebab ramai sangat bosses rasa too entitled tak boleh buat salah langsung macam dia perfect. Pastu bila buat bagus dia la yang paling terrer. Bila salah, bukan salah dia. Leaders take the blame for the weakness of their anak2 buah. Malu sikit.— K🔺K Kuki (@toughcookee) May 12, 2023

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