Burmese Man Murders Girlfriend In George Town Flat Before Committing Suicide

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In a bizarre case, a man murdered his girlfriend with a fruit knife before committing suicide.
The incident occurred at Taman Kilangin in Jalan Sungai in George Town on 29 September.
The two deceased were both Burmese nationals.
The female deceased, Khin Nyein, 30, lived on the 8th floor unit of the flat with a female colleague.
The neighbour of the deceased woman said in an interview with Sin Chew that he heard noises from outside the house at night.
When he opened the door, he saw the Burmese woman lying in the corridor.
I was going to step forward to help, but when I saw a Burmese man with a fruit knife coming towards me, I was scared and went back to my house.A resident at Taman Kilangin recounting the crime scene.
He pointed out that the man put a bag in front of the woman’s house, then walked back and hugged the woman on the ground for a while.
The man then got up and jumped over the fence to commit suicide.
The bag was later taken away by police for investigation.
At the time of writing, bloodstains and broken flower pots were still on the corridor.
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What Causes Suicide In Malaysia?
According to the Psychiatry Services at the Ministry of Health Malaysia, possible risk factors for suicide in Malaysian society include:
Mental disordersDepressionEmotional stressRelationship problemsAnxietyPovertyPhysical abuseAlcoholismDrug abuseUnemploymentFinancial problems
In 2019, Malaysia recorded 5.8 per 100,000 population, with an estimated 1,841 suicide deaths.
The Malaysian suicide rate was the second highest amongst selected Muslim majority countries, in the middle range amongst ASEAN countries, and lower than all G7 countries except Italy.
This is worrying. Male suicide rate in Malaysia is nearly 4 times higher than female.Normalise letting men being vulnerable with their feelings https://t.co/yMYLLsZ9n8— jiha 🍯 (@jihashahrin) September 13, 2022

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Afghan Students In Malaysia Need Financial Aid And Visa For Work And Family

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The Taliban takeover has blocked Afghan students at Malaysian universities from taking up scholarships sponsored by the previous Afghan government and the World Bank at Malaysian universities.

The World Bank has halted funding for projects in Afghanistan after the Taliban seized control of the country.
World Bank suspends aid to Afghanistanhttps://t.co/joeeUcxAsG@WorldBank #Afghanistan pic.twitter.com/91JBXRqt7H— The_Nation (@The_Nation) August 25, 2021
International Islamic University Malaysia (IIUM) deputy rector (Student Development and Community Program) Associate Professor Dr Zulkifli Hasan said fears are growing among the Afghan students that their scholarships will be deferred indefinitely.
He said the students are getting temporary financial help from IIUM including fee waivers, but it’s just a stop-gap measure.
Current circumstances mean that the students in IIUM are facing the prospect of not being able to continue their studies in Malaysia. We are very sorry for them, as we know it will be a huge disappointment if they had to go back to Afghistan prematurely.IIUM deputy rector (Student Development and Community Program) Associate Professor Dr Zulkifli Hasan to TRP
He also appealed to the Malaysian government to give the Afghan students working visas.
Zulkifli pointed out that many Afghan students are disheartened as they can’t get part-time jobs and earn some extra pocket money.
Their families can’t support them and they struggle to pay the university fees and accommodation.IIUM deputy rector (Student Development and Community Program) Associate Professor Dr Zulkifli Hasan to TRP
He said the Afghan students are hopeful their scholarships will only be deferred but they are deeply concerned it could be impossible as the current Taliban government in Afghanistan is yet to be recognized by the international community.
IIUM deputy rector (Student Development and Community Program) Associate Professor Dr Zulkifli Hasan. (Source: Twitter)
Let Us Work In Malaysia
On Thursday, the Afghan students held a meeting with Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah and his Special Adviser on Afghan affairs Datuk Ahmad Azam Abdul Rahman.
Organised by Global Peace Mission (GPM) Malaysia, the Afghan Community Meet & Greet Session with Saifuddin was attended by Afghan ambassador in Malaysia Dr. Moheb Rahman Spin Ghar and GPM Malaysia chief executive officer Ahmad Fahmi Mohd Samsudin.
The scholarship cut has prompted serious apprehension, with IIUM Afghan Students Society president Hamidullah Hemat calling Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah to intervene.
We hope to be allowed to work in factories and restaurants. If the Bangladeshis and Pakistanis are allowed to work in Malaysia, why not the Afghans?IIUM Afghan Students Society president Hamidullah Hemat to TRP
A group photo during the Afghan Community Meet & Greet Session. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
At the same time, he called on the Malaysian government to grant the Afghan students visa to bring in their family members.
Hamidullah said many of the Afghan students are doing master’s and Ph.D. courses which take a long time.
During this period, they need to be with their dependants such as their wife and kids, he said.
At present, Afghan students need to go to a third country and get a single entry visa to come to Malaysia which is hard and expensive.
IIUM Afghan Students Society president Hamidullah Hemat. (Credit: Fernando Fong)
Malaysia The Peacemaker
Meanwhile, Saifuddin said these are extraordinary times and this is when countries need to find solutions through humanitarian diplomacy.
He noted that Malaysia has been highly regarded among Muslim countries as a leader for them.
Citing an example, Saifuddin praised GPM for being among the first NGOs to lead a humanitarian mission to Afghanistan after the Taliban took over in August.
He said Malaysia is well aware that the Afghan people need help and will continue to stand shoulder to shoulder with them be it in Afghanistan or in Malaysia.

I will bring up the matter with the World Bank representatives during the OIC summit, which will be held in Islamabad, Pakistan, for three days from December 17–19.Foreign Minister Datuk Saifuddin Abdullah on scholarship cut affecting Afghan students in Malaysia
Saifuddin also acknowledged the difficulty faced by Afghan students in obtaining visas as there is no Malaysian embassy in Afghanistan. Malaysia is accredited to Afghanistan by its High Commission in India.
The Foreign Minister added that he will discuss with the Afghan ambassador and other stakeholders to understand the situation better.

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Those Who Skip Fasting Will Be Washed Like The Dead, Says Malacca Chief Minister

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Traders and business operators in Malacca have been warned not to abet Muslims in skipping their fast during Ramadan.

Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali said those who ignored the warning will face possible punishment such as body washing for the dead.
In Islam, bathing the dead body is an essential ritual of the Sunnah of the Islamic prophet Muhammad, and therefore a part of the Islamic Sharia.
READ MORE: [Watch] Teenager Who Stole Money From Mosque Was Sentenced To Body Washing Ritual For Dead People
We have already given traders the permission to open for business, so please respect this holy month. Both parties must not take advantage of this opportunity.Chief Minister Datuk Seri Sulaiman Md Ali warning traders and business operators.
Sulaiman, who is also the Lendu assemblyman, called on traders and business operators to be the eyes and ears of the authorities.
He wants them to keep a lookout for individuals who skip fasting, also known as the “black plastic” gang.
JAIPk Perak akan pantau lokasi tumpuan tumpuan geng plastik hitam sepanjang bulan Ramadan. Lokasi-lokasi tumpuan telah dikenal pasti – Pengarah JAIPk, Datuk Mohd. Yusop Husin pic.twitter.com/o7XC4s0kca— VIRAL PERAK (@viralperak) March 30, 2022
Lokasi-lokasi tumpuan geng plastik hitam  telah dikenal pasti dan akan dipantau oleh Bahagian Penguatkuasaan JAIPk. https://t.co/Kkj4Z1Rt8M— Utusan Malaysia (@UMonline) March 30, 2022
Enforcement activities will be carried out by the Malacca Islamic Religious Department, and they will check on restaurants or food vendors where Muslims would dine in.
At the same time, Sulaiman urge traders and business operators to sell at a reasonable price.
Muslims in Malaysia begin the Ramadan fast today.
The start of the fasting month was announced by Keeper of the Rulers’ Seal Tan Sri Syed Danial Syed Ahmad.
Fasting And Islam
Fasting is meant to cultivate self-discipline and direct one’s heart away from distractions, as well as to cleanse one’s soul by freeing it of impurities.
The meal that Muslims consume at dawn before fasting begins is called sahur.
Intentionally breaking the fast on any day in Ramadan is a major sin in Islam and requires repentance and an “atonement” or “expiation” called kaffarah.
An expiation (kaffarah) is a penalty that makes up for a violation.
During Ramadan, Muslims fast from dawn to sunset and perform religious duties, such as reading the Quran.

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Covid-19: N. Sembilan Cases Continue To Spike As 835 New Cases Recorded Today

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Malaysia recorded 835 new Covid-19 cases as of October 27, 2020, with 830 local infections and 5 imported cases.

Currently, the country records a total of 9,903 active coronavirus cases.
The majority of infections were recorded in Sabah (410 cases) followed by Negeri Sembilan (155), Selangor (126), Labuan (76), Sarawak (16), and Penang (13).
Two new clusters were also identified in Sabah and Labuan respectively.
The Health Ministry (MOH) revealed an infection spike across Negeri Sembilan with the state recording 155 new cases as well as 353 active cases in total.
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Additionally, a total of 674 patients were cured and discharged while 2 other fatalities were recorded.
Status Terkini COVID-19 Di Malaysia,27 Okt 2020Kes sembuh=674Jumlah kes sembuh=18,499 kesKes baharu positif=835(kes import=5, kes tempatan=830)Jumlah positif=28,640 kesKes kematian=2Jumlah kes kematian=238 kesKes dirawat di ICU=89 kesBantuan Alat Pernafasan=32 kes pic.twitter.com/uQYOCtxRBu— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) October 27, 2020

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Body Of Malaysian Everest Climber Brought Down Today

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Director of the Kedah Civil Defence Department (APM) Awang Askandar Ampuan Yaacub was among the members of the 2023 Malaysia Everest team (ME2023).

The mission took a tragic turn when Awang Askandar, 56, died after he encountered health issues while ascending the mountain at about 8,000m above sea level.
Berita Harian reported that his body would be brought down from the mountain today before being taken to Kathmandu for an autopsy.
Six mountain guides were at Camp 4 of Mount Everest to bring the body down, according to ME2023 mission head Azim Afif Ishak.
The body would be taken to a safe area to facilitate a helicopter that will mount a long line rescue. It will then be flown to Kathmandu in Nepal.
Meanwhile another Malaysian climber Muhammad Hawari Hashim was reported missing since the 20 May.
The hearing-impaired climber went missing after successfully reaching the summit of Mount Everest on 17 May.
Speaking about the search and rescue (SAR) effort for the climber, Azim Afif said that Tiong Ling Yang, another ME2023 climber, was in charge of the expedition with assistance from the mountain guides.
As reported by Astro Awani, the SAR team will have to face a big challenge if Muhammad Hawari fell at the foot of Mount Lhotse.
According to Datuk M. Magendran, the first Malaysian to set foot on the summit of Mount Everest, this is because of Mount Lhotse’s steep slopes and the abundance of glaciers at its base that are littered with debris and ice fissures.
He also stated that he is worried on whether the victim had enough oxygen to descend Mount Lhotse’s treacherous slopes.

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[Watch] Teenager Who Stole Money From Mosque Was Sentenced To Body Washing Ritual For Dead People

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Often when one is guilty of committing an offense or wrongdoing, they will be given a form of punishment for their actions.

It acts as a deterrent so that offenders would not repeat the same mistakes.
But what if punishments deviate from this balance by being too harsh or too soft?
In a video that went viral on social media, a group of people is seen taking justice into their own hands.
The offender is said to have stolen money from the mosque’s coffers and caused the parishioners of the mosque to punish him.
Hahaha. Betul2 maaarah tok imam. 😂 pic.twitter.com/VNA5fMvCql— zakwan (@zakwanzul22) January 11, 2022
Justice By Civilian Standards?
The video is believed to have been recorded at a mosque in Kampung Baru, Kuala Lumpur.
It showed a young man being forced to undergo the Muslim ritual of washing the body before burial.
An elderly man believed to be an imam was seen ‘handling’ the suspect by bathing him with a rubber hose.
The imam also appeared to be angry when he used the rubber hose to scare the suspect, who was forced to lie down on a stainless steel table.
When the suspect was splashed with water and tried to resist, several men acted to hold his head.
At the same time, the imam hit the suspect’s face with the rubber hose several times before covering it with a cloth.
The imam then continued to spray water on the cloth and sprinkled it with camphor.
Opinions Divided
There are netizens who agree with the action of the imam.
They feel that the punishment is necessary so that the suspect would realize his guilty ways.
However, some netizens said the suspect should be handed over to the authorities for further action.

Malaysian Consultative Council Of Islamic Organization (Mapim) president Azmi Abdul Hamid said Islam teaches its believers to follow the law of the country that they are in.
He pointed out that Islam requires justice for everyone and says that everyone is equal.
 If a person breaks a law it is seen as going against the principles and rulings set by the Qur’an and Sunnah .(Mapim) president Azmi Abdul Hamid to TRP on people taking law into own hands

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Assassins Creed: Valhalla Releases With Xbox Series X & S

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Looks like 2020 is shaping up to be the stage of yet another console wars with Microsoft announcing the launch of its next-generation Xbox Series X and Series S consoles, set to be released on November 10, 2020, ahead of Sony’s PlayStation 5.
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Read more: Sony Reveals PlayStation 5
Priced at around RM2,078 and RM1,245 respectively, the new Series X is said to be Microsoft’s most powerful console yet, boasting quality performance and graphics, with the Series S variant being its less powerful and cheaper counterpart.
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In what looks to be an attempt to seize control of the gaming fanboys and girls, launching together with the Xbox this November will be the latest installment to Ubisoft’s alternate-history epic, Assassins Creed: Valhalla.
This time around, players would get to enjoy all the hacking, slashing, stabbing and a** kicking action one would ever need as a fearsome Viking warrior in the streets of medieval England.

But fans of the game need not worry because Assassins Creed: Valhalla would also be coming to the PlayStation 4 and 5 as well as be made available for play on the PC.

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Xbox Series S and Xbox Series X Launch November 10, Starting at $24.99 a Month with Xbox Game Pass Ultimate and EA Play
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So Long, Longcat: Internet’s Beloved Cat Meme Died In Japan

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The internet mourns the passing of a famously funny feline that finally made its way to that “great big cardboard box in the sky.”

Longcat, credited by meme experts as one of the most recognized kitties on cyberspace, has reportedly died.
yes, it’s true. long cat, known as nobiko in japan, has left us. https://t.co/Alk76dB98h pic.twitter.com/8MOSnWYH60— isabella steger (@stegersaurus) September 20, 2020
Longcat, also known by its real name Shiroi – meaning white in Japanese – was an internet sensation known for its peculiarly elongated body. The feline was famed for the many altered pictures depicting its silly length, which when picked up, is said to be around 65 centimeters from head to toe.
Longcat memes apparently appeared in the early 2000s and had become popular enough even to have its name etched in the Urban Dictionary for its exceptional length.
Longcat stretches way beyond the cato-sphere.(Twitter/
Gojira?(Twitter/aerosubaru)
Longcat had a nemesis named Tacgnol.(Know Your Meme)
Did you know that Longcat is the tallest man-made structure on Earth?(Twitter/stegersaurus)
It’s understood that Longcat, who supposedly lives with its owner in Japan, fell ill and passed away at around the age of 18 – which according to Cat Care for Life, makes it about 88-years-old in human years.
(International Cat Care)
Hearing of Longcat’s passing, the internet got together in tribute to its extending legacy.
RIP longcat Your meme shall live long#のび子さん pic.twitter.com/MACZ6zaJ3b— Schnell Descartes (@SchnellDescart1) September 21, 2020
I’m sorry for your loss. I will always love longcat.悲しいの日、いつまでものび子さんは愛されます。のび子さんはとても綺麗な猫と思ういました。全て本当にありがとうございます。しっかりして、頑張れこの可愛いな写真をありがとう@miyabi_2222 #のび子さん pic.twitter.com/a80qUuccJi— Kecchi 🤪🌱 (@Kecchi0) September 21, 2020
The Saga of Longcat vs Tacgnol continues… pic.twitter.com/YxnlXESQDD— pap (@_papillon_1) September 19, 2020
Devastating loss to discover that long cat passed away. Photos from my freshman year of college, when rasterbating #LongCat served as an inspiration and point of bonding. #のび子さん https://t.co/DJEjPtPDIh pic.twitter.com/mZa7LW2NUy— Michael Conti (@_michaelconti) September 20, 2020
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Apple Is Announcing The iPhone 13 & More On 15 September

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Finally, just when the speculations about their upcoming gadgets are reaching its fever pitch, Apple announced that it will be holding an event online at apple.com on 14 September, 2021 at 10am PDT.

That’s 15 September 1am to us Malaysians.
From iPhone 13 to Apple Watch Series 7 to AirPopds 3, we have previously compiled all the predictions that we think will come true at the upcoming event.
READ MORE: iPhone 13 Is Probably Coming Out Next Month, Here Is What We Know So Far
Even if you are not an Apple fan, this is an opportunity to see new technologies that are coming up, technologies that are going mainstream, and technologies that all the other phone makers are going to try and copy next year.

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Tackling M’sia allergy problems; over 12,700 food products with bad labels confiscated by MOH

Did you know that 15%-20% of Malaysians suffer from allergies? Thatâ€™s about 1 in 5 of us, and the numbers are expected to increase in 10 years time!
Allergies must be taken seriously, regardless of the cause. They can be triggered simply by contact or ingestion and can end in death.
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In order to tackle the issue of dangerous allergies from food, the Health Ministry (MOH) has conducted a massive food label check all around the country called Ops Label.
Food labels were checked to have the correct use of language and accurate ingredient description.
This is because food products made in Malaysia must have food labels in Bahasa Malaysia. Whereas imported food may have either English or Bahasa Malaysia labels instead.

(Pic Credit: Pinterest)

About RM109,289 worth of food products were confiscated by the Food Safety and Quality Division of MOH during this raid.
Then, 110 court notices were issued under the 1983 Food Act to food premises who failed to comply with the 1985 Food Regulations Act.
Among the things that were penalised during the operation were incomplete ingredient labelling and missing precaution for hypersensitivities (allergies) labels.
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So guys, check your labels but also practice caution before you eat anything! And always have your anti-allergy medicine ready, okay…


7 Places For Curry Mee In Klang Valley You’ve Not Tried Yet

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Ah, there’s nothing more fulfilling than a hot bowl of curry mee for breakfast. But while you may have your long-time favourites, why not consider trying out a few others for a taste?

Here are 7 in Klang Valley that you may not have tried before. Who knows? You might find your next favourite bowl here.
1. Chew Jetty Penang Chiak, Kepong
This restaurant specializes in Penang food, so of course the curry mee here is in the classic Penang-style white curry mee.
Why is it called white curry mee? Instead of a bright red broth, the white curry mee is served with white prawn and coconut milk broth, which also lends to its slightly sweeter taste. The curry paste is served separately on the spoon. Then, mix it into the broth yourself and watch as the soup turns into a familiar shade of red.
White curry mee is, as its name suggests, a white broth. You are supposed to mix in the curry paste yourself.(Credit: Boon Loong Leo/Google)
The dish comes with plenty of offal and pork blood, so fans of innards can expect a feast. Those who are not keen on it can request to not have offal included.
Chew Jetty is also air-conditioned, so you won’t need to sweat over your bowl of noodles.
Location:3-36A, Jalan Desa 2/4, Desa Aman Puri52100 Kepong, Selangor
Operating hours:8am – 2.30pm Tuesday – Sunday
2. Uncle Chong Local Delights, Jaya One [Pork-free]
Tucked away in a corner of The School Jaya One, Uncle Chong Local Delights is a little hard to find, but the adventure is worth it for their delicious traditional dishes, such as the thick and rich curry mee.
The curry soup base is fragrant and savoury, with enough body for a slurpy good time. The portion is pretty decent as well, and comes topped with a healthy portion of toppings like chicken, tofu puffs, and cockles.
It’s pork-free but just as delicious.(Credit: Lee Wai Chong, Lee CH/Google Maps)
The coffee shop here also sells other local delights (as its name implies), such as ayam penyet, nasi lemak, and assam laksa.
Location:Uncle Chong Local DelightsLot 100-P1.037, Block J, The School Jaya OneNo.72A, Jln Professor Diraja Ungku Aziz46200 PJ
Operating hours:11am – 8pm Monday – Saturday
3. Restoran Kum Chuan, SS13
This is not really a hidden gem – it is in fact one of the most sought-after curry mee spots in town, often with a waiting time of up to 30 minutes and running out by noon.
Restoran Kum Chuan has been around for a while, serving hungry patrons with a wide variety of hawker stalls. However, the unassuming curry mee stall here is a local favourite.
A hot piping bowl of curry mee at Kum Chuan.(Credit: Fernando Fong/TRP)
The hot bowl of curry mee is served with char siew (BBQ pork), and topped with the usuals such as cockles and tofu puffs.
The broth may seem light, but it’s definitely rich and packed to the brim with flavour. It also isn’t particularly spicy, which is good for those who just want curry mee without sweating through their meal.
Location:Jalan SS13/1, Persiaran Kewajipan, Subang Jaya
Operating Hours:7am – 2pm (curry mee runs out by noonish) Monday – Saturday
4. Restaurant Sun Fatt Kee, Sea Park
This curry mee stall has been around for over 3 decades, and is also a favourite of locals in PJ.
The curry mee here is topped generously with cockles, so it’s definitely a must for those who love the seafood. The broth is thick with coconut milk as well, making each slurp a rich experience.
Generous toppings on a hearty bowl of curry mee.(Credit: Chong, JC/Google Maps)
Location:Restaurant Sun Fatt Kee2, Jalan 21/11b, Sea Park, PJ
Opening hours:7am – 2pm daily
5. Jia Li Mian Noodle House, Pandan Jaya
The curry mee here may not look like the curry mee you’re used to, at first glance.
Here, they’ve added garnishings such as mint and chopped bunga kantan, which adds a very different kick and look to the usual red bowl of curry laksa. The noodles also come with a lot of toppings such as squid, pork blood, pork rind, prawns, and more.
Toppings you wouldn’t usually see in curry mee.(Credit: Ariyama/Google Maps)
The northern Penang-style curry laksa, much like their other Penang fare, is quite authentic and very popular, so be prepared to come early or settle in for a queue.
Location:19, Jalan Pandan 2/2, Pandan Jaya, 55100 Kuala Lumpur, Selangor
Operating hours:7.30am – 4pm daily (closed on Thursdays)
6. Girl and Mommy Curry Mee, Chan Sow Lin
If you love cockles, then this place is worth the hunt. Girl and Mommy Curry Mee is a little stall hidden deep in Chan Sow Lin’s industrial area without much signage, so it really is a bit of a hunt.
But early birds who beat the crowd will be rewarded with a bowl of curry mee piled high with an incredible amount of fresh cockles. You can also choose from roast pork or chicken to go with your noodles.
An incredible amount of fresh cockles on your curry mee.(Credit: Yen Foo Lun, Leonard Choong/Google Maps)
Hungry patrons are advised to hit up the stall as early as 6.30am, as the queue will begin to swell by 7am.
Location:33, Jalan Emas, Chan Sow Lin, 55200 Kuala Lumpur, Wilayah Persekutuan Kuala Lumpur
Operating hours:7am – 1pm Monday-Saturday
7. Do Re Mi, Ara Damansara
This little curry mee stall in Do Re Mi Kopitiam in Ara Damansara is unassuming yet well-loved by locals.
There is a choice of chicken or roast pork, but there’s no cockles or squid here. Still, if you’re okay with that, the curry broth is packed with rich flavour and worth a visit if you’re nearby.
A hefty bowl of curry mee topped with protein of your choice, but don’t expect seafood here.(Credit: Samantha Ding/Google Maps)
Location:Jalan PJU 1a/20b, Dataran Ara Damansara, 47301 Petaling Jaya, Selangor
Operating hours:7.30am – 2pm (or whenever the curry mee runs out) daily

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Selangor Govt Is Using QR Codes To Keep Track Of Places People Visit

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The Selangor government has unveiled the SELangkah: Langkah Masuk dengan Selamat, a QR code framework to help track the people who have visited your business in case of there is a need to do contact tracing.
The idea is simple: each registered business or commercial premise has a unique QR code. Visitors to these shops will scan the QR code to “check-in”, creating a log of phone numbers with timestamps. This way, the shopkeepers and visitors can be easily alerted in case there has been any risk of Covid-19 exposure.
Credit: Selangkah website
Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said in a statement today that the framework will address the new normal of the public having to register their contact information before entering any premise, which will be used as a means to help public health officials with contact tracing.
The digital approach will be safer, more accurate, and more efficient as it does away with manual pen and paper registration.
The onus is on businesses to ensure that they have this QR registry available for their customers and visitors. The government has ensured that the log data will be securely stored by the local government authorities.
Business owners who want to apply for their own QR code can easily do so on the official SELangkah website at this link or at selangkah.my. The registrations will be available starting 5 May 2020.
Visitors will be required to input their phone numbers after scanning the code to register their arrival at the premise.

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Melaka’s Tourism Needs At Least 2 Years To Recover From Covid-19

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Melaka’s tourism industry would take at least two years to recover from the effects of Covid-19, according to the state’s tourism board.
This is after taking into account various factors such as the reasons behind the temporary or permanent closure of establishments during the Movement Control Order (MCO).
Melaka Tourism Board chairman Datuk Muhamad Jailani Khamis believes that the stateâ€™s industry tourism industry will fully recover within two years after the end of COVID-19 but trying to gain the trust of tourists to come to Melaka will take time.
Previously, the state has tried to implement strategies to lure tourists but it was cut short by the spread of the pandemic.
Among these were more air routes to domestic and foreign destinations via the Melaka International Airport in Batu Berendam.
He said the number of tourists using the airline services in Melaka increased to more than 100,000 last year compared to less than 20,000 in 2018.

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Malaysia Signs Deal With Pfizer, Covid-19 Vaccines Coming In January

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The government has signed an agreement with Pfizer, an international pharmaceutical company to get 12.8 million doses of vaccine for Malaysians starting next year, based on reports by NST.

The report states that it can immunise up to 6.4 million Malaysians or around 20% of the population.
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that the vaccines will arrive in stages, according to a preliminary purchasing agreement signed on 24 November.
Through this arrangement, Pfizer has agreed to deliver one million doses in the first quarter of next year, followed by 1.7 million doses in the second quarter, 5.8 million in the third quarter and 4.3 million doses in the fourth quarter. Vaccination will be conducted in phases and will prioritise high-risk groups who are more susceptible to Covid-19.Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin via NST
Commenting on the deal, Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said that 1 million doses will arrive by the first quarter of next year, with plans to vaccinate frontliners first.
He added that high risk individuals, such as the elderly or those with comorbidity, would be prioritised followed by general population
The first shipment of Pfizer vaccines of 1mn doses will arrive in Q1 2021. This will be used to vaccinate 500k frontline workers first. Then we will prioritise high risk groups (elderly, those with comorbidity), followed by general population.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) November 27, 2020
When asked about the deal between Malaysia and China, Khairy said that the government is ironing out the details on how to bring the vaccines here.
There was no facilitation by any government or third party. We dealt directly with Pfizer. On the Chinese agreement, work is being done on the commercial terms & clinical data evaluation with individual manufacturers.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) November 27, 2020
In his daily press conference, Health Director-General, Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham said that the vaccines will be used to those above the age of 18 years old and it will only be given to children under 12 after more research has been done on its side effects.
He echoed the comments made by Khairy by saying that frontliners and high risk groups will be prioritised first.
Dr Noor also said that if the vaccine can’t be registered with the United States’ Food and Drugs Administration (FDA), then the whole deal falls apart.

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Msians react to Sammi Cheng and Andy Hui scandal

 A lot has happened between the famous Hong Kong duo; 52 year old Andy Hui and 47 year old wife Sammi Cheng.
Most recently when husband Andy Hui was caught in a taxi with 30 year old Jacqueline Wong less than 2 days ago.

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Sammi Cheng’s followers from all around the world reacted to this scandal, especially Malaysians on Facebook.
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Whilst other people across the world are also lending their shoulder to Sammi Cheng in the midst of this difficult time.
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Although sadly some others are using this scandal to their advantage for marketing.
(Pic Credit: Marketing interactive, April 17, 2019 (Hong Kong brands milk Andy Hui cheating scandal for all its worth)
Well Andy Hui yesterday tearfully bowed and apologised publicly at a press conference. Hopefully, this is a lesson the world can learn.
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Sourced via:1. Malay Mail, April 17, 2019 (HK star Andy Hui says sorry to wife Sammi Cheng after his cheating video goes public) 2. Marketing interactive, April 17, 2019 (Hong Kong brands milk Andy Hui cheating scandal for all its worth) 3. South China Morning Post, April 16, 2019 (Racy video of â€˜queen of Canto-popâ€™ Sammi Chengâ€™s husband Andy Hui in back of vehicle with another woman sparks privacy concerns over on-board cameras)


Korea blocks Malaysia’s Womens Hockey Olympic attempt

After thrashing the Singaporean team 12-0 and beating many other countries, the Malaysian Womenâ€™s Hockey team qualified for a spot in the semi-finals of the International Hockey Federation (FIH) Womenâ€™s Series Tournament over the weekend.
Securing a place in the finals is all they needed to qualify for the upcoming Olympics.
Unfortunately, we lost to worldâ€™s 11th ranked team, South Korea, at the semi finals, 0-3.

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After which, Malaysia had to face Czech Republic for the third/fourth place at the Banbridge Hockey Club in Northern Ireland yesterday.
There, our womenâ€™s team, ranked 22nd in the world, took out their frustrations on the 19th ranked Czech Republic team and beat them 3-0.

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With that win, they secured third place at the FIH tournaments, one place shy of the Olympics.
You can watch the game on the official FIH website here.
We are proud of their hard work and will continue cheering for them even if it means waiting for another 4 years for a chance at the Olympics.
The Malaysian Women’s hockey team has yet to qualify for the Olympic Games since it was first introduced in 1980.


MOE Remasters Malaysia’s E-Learning Platform With Help From Google, Apple & Microsoft

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The Education Ministry (MOE) announced a remake of its teacher-student online digital learning platform, DELIMa.
The Digital Educational Learning Initiative Malaysia or DELIMa, for short, is essentially a platform that allows teachers and students to take part in education through digital learning either at home or maybe from on top of a tree, as the recent Covid-19 lockdowns had thrown a monkey wrench into the nation’s education system.

To Get Good Internet For Online Exams, This Sabah Student Spent 24 Hours In A Tree

The one-year-old application was apparently “remastered” by the likes of global tech giants; Google, Apple and Microsoft.
DELIMa is said to offer the benefits that come from all three major brands and enables teachers and students to switch between applications based on their preference and familiarity.
DELIMa would also allow students and teachers access to contents and e-books from the archives of the National Library, the Malaysia Digital Economy Corporation (MDEC) and the United Nations Children’s Fund (UNICEF).
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According to MOE, DELIMa already has 1.7 million active monthly users from the over 370,000 teachers and 2.5 million students in Malaysia.
The ministry said that since the school shut down at the start of the Movement Control Order (MCO), teachers have been innovating and adopting e-learning methods by utilizing a myriad of applications like Google Classroom, Microsoft Teams as well as WhatsApp and Telegram messengers in order to communicate with their students and allow for learning to continue.
MOE is encouraging more teachers and students to DELIMa in order to facilitate the learning process aside from supporting teachers to discover more creative ways to educate students through digital platforms such as YouTube and others.

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Education Ministry relaunches digital learning platform with help from Apple, Google and Microsoft


Five Mega Vaccination Centres To Open in Klang Valley With Penang And Johor Coming Soon

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Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin announced that five mega vaccination centres will be opened in Selangor and Kuala Lumpur.

He said this in a press briefing after visiting the Malaysia International Trade and Exhibition Centre which is being turned into a vaccination centre and talking to Selangor Mentri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.
Three of these mega vaccination centres will open in Selangor. These locations are The Mines Convention Centre in Seri Kembangan, UiTM in Puncak Alam, and Setia City Convention Centre.
Two more mega vaccination centres will open at the Kuala Lumpur Convention Centre (KLCC), and Bukit Jalil National Stadium.
These mega vaccination centres will be operational on 7 June.Khairy added that next week, he will be traveling to Penang and Johor to discuss opening mega vaccination centres there. Regarding recent issues, he said that 500 GPs will begin vaccination on 15 June and 1,000 GPs by end of June. This also means by then, GPs and private hospitals would be able to administer 40,000 doses of vaccine per day.
When asked about drive through vaccination centres, Khairy said that after a successful pilot program at Malaysia Science University Hospital  (HUSM) in Kubang Kerian, a guideline for such centres will be made available to all the states.
He noted that these drive-through vaccination centres, although convenient, are not as efficient as regular vaccination centres.
Those who get their shots will still need to be in a 15 minute observation period to ensure that they are safe to drive.

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Cancer Patient’s MyKad Seized Because She Is Allegedly Indonesian

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A 65-year-old woman in Sarawak couldn’t access cancer treatments for herself after her MyKad was seized by the Lawas district National Registration Department (NRD) office.

According to Malaysiakini, Lina Samuel’s identification card was seized when she tried to change her address so she could vote in the 15th general election.
Lina, who is from the Lun Bawang group, was told by the officer there that her MyKad was seized based on orders of the “boss.”
She didn’t make a police report or complain to the NRD because she struggles with speaking in Bahasa Malaysia formally.
Lina has been living without her MyKad since November 2022 and it was difficult. She has been denied medical attention at hospitals and clinics. This also meant that she had to miss most of her colon cancer treatments and she fears it’ll worsen her condition.
However, she commended the doctors and nurses who tried to help her out the best they could.
Parti Bangsa Malaysia’s Agnes Padan has been trying to get Lina’s MyKad back from the NRD, but has been unsuccessful.

In another Malaysiakini report, Home Minister Saifuddin Nasution Ismail said the NRD found that Lina is allegedly an Indonesian citizen, which was why her MyKad was seized.
The birth certificates of her children allegedly showed that her nationality is Indonesian. An investigation by the NRD apparently confirmed that.
According to the NRD, Lina’s case is currently still under investigation and they’ll meet her soon.
Deputy Prime Minister Fadillah Yusof has also reached out to Lina’s daughter to obtain more information about the matter.

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Health Ministry: Expect Second Wave Of Dengue From Early June To September 2020

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As Malaysia celebrates the decline of Covid-19 cases in the nation, the Health Ministry has released a warning for the second wave of another deadly virus infection – dengue.
A second wave of dengue cases is expected to hit the nation early June and carry on until September 2020, based on the trend of dengue cases in the nation over the last 5 years.
From January to 6 June 2020, 48,584 cases of dengue fever were reported, with a total of 84 deaths this year.
While the total figure is an 11% drop from last year’s 54,524 cases in the same time frame, the numbers climbed over the last 6 weeks with an average of 8% each week.
Dengue fever infections in Malaysia, 2019 vs 2020.(Credit: @KKMPutrajaya/Twitter)
Moreover, the Health Ministry notes that 11% of this year’s dengue fever deaths were due to late treatment.
Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah hypothesised that premises closed during the Movement Control order (MCO) period had inadvertently become breeding grounds for the virus-carrying Aedes mosquito.
Just like the novel coronavirus, there is no vaccine available for the dengue virus.
As such, the Health Ministry urges the public to increase the level of cleanliness and hygiene in their surroundings, especially in places that collect water which are a potential breeding ground for mosquitoes.

KKM jangka berlaku peningkatan kes Demam Denggi gelombang kedua bermula awal Jun sehingga September 2020, iaitu berdasarkan tren kes Demam Denggiselama 5 tahun.Orang ramai diseru supaya meningkatkan tahap kebersihan di kawasan masing-masing terutamanya di tempat takungan air— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) June 8, 2020

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Dengue and severe dengue
2nd wave of dengue cases underway; 84 deaths this year


What Is JASA & Why Is The Government Giving Them Over RM80 Million In Budget 2021?

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Malaysian’s have been sifting through the contents of Budget 2021 tabled by the Federal Government in Parliament on November 6, 2020, with a fine-tooth comb.

Netizens were particularly critical over the allocation of RMM85.5 million to the revival of the Special Affairs Department (JASA) under the Communications and Multimedia Ministry (MCMC) – a unit that was previously dissolved in 2018.
Wow 1k+ new cases in Sabah yesterday. Is KKM still doing that fundraising? At the same time they were able to spare 81 million budget for JASA. I can only laugh but quietly seethe in rage about the absurdity of all this.— Suraya R. (@olonli) November 7, 2020
We should create a new measuring unit called the “JASA”. Examples:1. One-off RM500 to 100k frontliners = 0.62 JASA.2. Nephrology = 0.69 JASA.3. Arts & Culture = 0.53 JASA.But we can’t be distracted by one small point, when #Budget2021 could undermine 🇲🇾’s health service.— Dr Khor SK (@DrKhorSK) November 7, 2020
To put things to perspective, RM81mil for JASA is higher than:Dermatology 42milNeurology 19milNephrology 56milNeurosurg 29milUrology 29milPlastics 16milCardiothoracic 60milNuclear med 10milRespiratory 34milForensic 21milHealth education 48milKesihatan Pergigian 52mil— yoong (@yoongkhean) November 6, 2020
TRP takes a quick look at the history of JASA and its purposes;
JASA berjasa?
JASA or the Jabatan Hal Ehwal Khas was a government agency operating under the wing of MCMC and served as the government’s arm to disseminate information to the public.
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The department was established back in 1959 as the Badan Hal Ehwal Khas (BHEK) and has gone through several transformations throughout the years.
Ini 1960 BHEK was upgraded to the Cawangan Hal Ehwal Khas (CHEK) and later to the Jabatan Hal Ehwal Khas (JHEK) in 2000, before being rebranded into JASA in 2004.
JASA predominately functions to broadcast government plans and policies or initiatives and programs to the general public.
Ever notice how each Malaysian Prime Minister had their own agenda to develop the nation such as Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad’s “Wawasan 2020” vision and Datuk Seri Najib Razak’s “1Malaysia” slogan?
Well, the work done to promote those campaigns was done by JASA and its predecessors.
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Propaganda machinery
However, the department was effectively shut down in 2018 by the Pakatan Harapan administration after the agency was seen as nothing more than a propaganda tool for the previous Barisan Nasional (BN) government that ruled the nation for the past 6 decades.
The agency was criticised for allegedly orchestrating political campaigns for BN and attacks against the Opposition.
When the agency was dissolved, Dr Mahathir was quoted as saying that the department was created to serve political interests.
The department was also considered by the previous PH administration as an impractical waste of public funds with expenditures amounting to RM74 million in 2014, RM22.9 million in 2017 and RM30 million in 2018.
READ MORE: Just How Much Do Malaysian Parliamentarians Get Paid?
In fact, JASA’s former Director-General Datuk Puad Zarkashi became the highlight of controversy when questions came to why he was paid a salary of RM20,592 per-month during his time in office, a figure higher than what we pay our Cabinet ministers.

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Budget 2021: Quick Highlights On Everything That Happened
Govt revives Jasa propaganda unit with RM85.5m budget
Former Jasa chief lauds plan to revive unit, says crucial to neutralise Opposition’s ‘lies’
Menanti fungsi JASA baharu
Dr M: JASA, JKKKP, PEMANDU, MPN, SPAD akan dibubarkan
Why spend RM81.5m on Jasa in Budget 2021? Veteran servicemen’s group asks Putrajaya
Dr M: SPAD, Pemandu, Jasa and MPN among agencies to be abolished (updated)
APA TUGAS 272 KAKITANGAN JASA? ADAKAH LANTIKAN KONTRAK DIISI OLEH AHLI UMNO?
Wan Azizah persoal gaji pengarah JASA lebih tinggi dari menteri


Johor student caning case settled; all parties have apologised

The incident involving a teacher in Johor who caned his student for calling him a derogatory name has been settled amicably between the student’s mother and the teacher.
During a closed meeting with the Johor Education Department at the District Education office yesterday (June 27), the student, her mother and the teacher decided to reconcile their differences and apologized to each other over the incident.

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Johor Education, Human Resource, Science and Technology Committee chairman, Aminolhuda Hassan, who was present during the meeting advised all parties to refrain from dragging out the issue as it has been handled amicably between those involved.

â€œAt the same time, the female studentâ€™s family has also withdrawn their police report and we consider the matter settled.â€
 Aminolhuda Hassan via Malay Mail

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He stated that the Johor Education Department are aware that the teacher and the public are concerned that any further action taken over the incident is done in a fair and just manner.

â€œIn order to ensure a fair solution is reached, the department cannot put aside the existing rules and guidelines, and at the same time we must take into consideration the well being of the teacher and the student.â€
 Aminolhuda Hassan via Berita Harian
He added that the department considers this a serious matter as it involves the credibility of the teaching profession and the development process of the student.

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He asked that all schools and educators to understand how to control their responses and avoid allowing their emotions to take over when disciplining their students.
At the moment, it is unclear if any further disciplinary action will be taken against the teacher. Earlier, police said they are investigating the case under Section 324 of the Penal Code for deliberately causing injury.
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Johor police chief Datuk Mohd Khalil Kader Mohd who spoke to Malay Mail, said investigations will continue on the police report lodged by the studentâ€™s mother, despite the reportâ€™s withdrawal.
According to him, while the police are aware of the reportâ€™s withdrawal, it is up to the Deputy Public Prosecutor (DPP) to close the case.
Earlier this week, a video of the student’s welt marks was viral on social media.


KL is getting more expensive to live in, rising 4 spots on worldâ€™s most expensive cities list

You know, weâ€™ve always complained about how curry puff is no longer 30 cents, or how our morning nasi lemak bungkus is creeping closer to RM3. Even Tiger biscuits are no longer RM1!

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Turns out, the annual Cost of Living Survey just released by Mercer showed Kuala Lumpur rising FOUR places on their world’s most expensive cities list.
Kuala Lumpur which was previously on the 145th spot is now at 141.

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Thatâ€™s right. Worst fears = CONFIRMED.

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The survey calculates and compares the cost of living and housing of different cities around the globe. The rankings also show how currency fluctuations and shifts in the prices of goods and services can affect purchasing power.
Factors included for cost of living calculations include the
following:

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However, itâ€™s not all bad news!
Malay Mail reported that KL didnâ€™t experience a rise in prices, but currency fluctuations resulted in the Ringgit declining against the US Dollar by 4%. KLâ€™s rise in position was also due to the movement of other cities.
In comparison to our neighbours, KL is doing pretty okay with Singapore at No 3 (!), Jakarta at No 105, Bangkok at No 40 and Manila at No 109.

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Interestingly, KL was ranked higher than Glasgow in Scotland (145), Belfast in Northern Ireland (158) and Ottawa in Canada (161). (*hint* *hint* if youâ€™re planning to move abroad someday. Or even go for a holiday.)
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In case youâ€™re wondering, the worldâ€™s most expensive city is Hong Kong while Tokyo is the second. If youâ€™re planning to visit these places anytime soon, youâ€™ve been warned.

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While Mercer says prices in Kuala Lumpur did not rise, the Consumer Price Index of May 2019 by the Malaysian Statistics Department showed that it has increased by 0.2% compared to last year.

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The main categories that contributed to the increases included Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels (+1.8 per cent), Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (+1.2 per cent) and Education (+1.2 per cent).
What do you think? Do you feel that KL is getting more expensive?

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If you’re concerned about your spending habits, check out this article: Making more money but saving less? You have lifestyle creep.


[WATCH] A Fleet Of Abang Riders Came Into Hulu Langat To Help Flood Victims

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It seems like whenever Malaysians run into trouble, there’s always will be an abang rider who will come and save the day.

This time a slew of riders came into flood-ravaged Hulu Langat to assist victims in the area.
The video was posted by Twitter user Asrul Muzaffar who mentioned that certain areas in the district were inaccessible using 4×4 trucks but luckily, the riders came in just in the nick of time to help.
Amazing. Just amazing pic.twitter.com/wq4X7BUmLo— Asrul Muzaffar🇲🇾 (@asrulmm) December 22, 2021
Meanwhile, another user @wahidahu55ain mentioned that some of the riders came all the way from Sunway to Hulu Langat just to give a helping hand.
Ada riders datang dari Sunway ya..! Bandar Sunway.Bandar Sunway ke Hulu Langat, jauh tau tak. Aku tulis ni pun rasa lenguh..! https://t.co/LVi5uRXkX5— 🏴🏴🏴 (@wahidahu55ain) December 22, 2021
Abang rider always there to help
Even though many areas in the Klang Valley have been devastated by the floods, it doesn’t seem to break the spirits of these riders.
Several videos have gone viral recently showing them trying to help Malaysians such as one clip showing a Foodpanda rider becoming a makeshift police officer and guiding the traffic when it rained heavily.
Foodpanda mmg semua kerja dia nak buat bai 😭 kudos to you brader pic.twitter.com/KAddKFmReA— Payed (@fareezhilmi_) December 18, 2021
Netizens proud our our abang riders
Malaysians were proud and thankful to see that these riders would go out of their way to help.
SIAPA YANG NANGIS? AKU TAK NANGIS! ENGKORANG YANG NANGIS! https://t.co/OWILJ9CcMt— 🏴 thooreqzieyaad. (@tzieyaad) December 23, 2021
One commenter even said that we should tip them more for their services and as a way of saying thank you for all they’ve done for the country.
Wouldn’t mind to tip them handsomely https://t.co/2DY92szahj— Ily Larter (@liellypatra) December 23, 2021

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“We Cannot Follow Normal Procedures Under Abnormal Circumstances”

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Foreign Affairs Minister Datuk Seri Hishammuddin Hussein on his website today (13 June) shared his reflections on how the country should manage an unprecedented pandemic.

He is currently in quarantine after deemed a close contact by the Ministry of Health (MOH), to a person who has been found positive for COVID-19 PCR. Hishammuddin shares his thoughts as the nation is about to go through another lockdown saying the feeling is very different from the first MCO in March 2020.
He wrote that at the time, we knew nothing regarding the pandemic and “we allowed the fear of the unknown and the intolerance of uncertainty get the better of us”.
We picked ourselves up and strengthened ties with other countries
The priority of the Foreign Ministry, at the time, was to bring loved one’s home. While at the same time focusing on sourcing basic needs such as face masks, ventilators, and hospital beds from their partners globally.
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Striking the right balance between lives and livelihoods
According to Hishammuddin, with the unknown no longer as mysterious as it was last year, we may have lost that delicate balance between prioritizing public health and Malaysia’s economic interests.
With that said, he suggests three simple suggestions on what we should focus on to bring us out of this ‘pandemic paradox’:
1. Movement Control Order (MCO) – There should be no more changes and remain consistent on the existing SOPs. He notes that “unnecessary and reactive changes will put everything we have achieved thus far at risk“.
2. Vaccination rollout – Consider expanding the vaccine arsenal. Malaysia has only approved the use of Pfizer, Sinvovac and AstraZeneca and Hishammuddin suggests if the World Health Organisation (WHO) has listed Johnson & Johnson, Moderna and Sinopharm for worldwide emergency use, then why can’t Malaysia?
3. Greater mass testing – Mass testing allows us to test, trace and isolate quickly – to better manage outbreaks all over the country. To achieve this, Hishammuddin suggests either increase our lab capacities, procure more test kits, or subsidise testing for the masses.
In summary, Hishammuddin believes in an integrated approach to public health with a main goal for a systematic transition out of the pandemic for Malaysians to return to normalcy.
And in case you missed it:
READ MORE: Hishammuddin: Who Is This Man Who Has To Keep Denying He’s The Next PM?

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Legendary Michael Bolton Praises Malaysian Singer Poova, Claims She Sets Bar For Everyone Else

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Asian Dreams is AXN’s latest talent show, boasting soft rock legend Michael Bolton as the judge, creator, and executive producer of the show.

One of the six aspiring musicians is our very own Malaysian singer-songwriter Poova Sri Rama, who has won hearts all over the world, including Michael Bolton’s!
In a Zoom call for media, Michael Bolton praised Poova’s voice and confidence, claiming that she had a great instrument to work with: her voice.
In a way, she set the bar for everybody else on the show.Michael Bolton
Poova Sri Rama is a 39-year-old Malaysian singer-songwriter. Despite being a late bloomer by music industry standards, she has 10 years of professional singing experience and has won quite a number of awards.

She notes Michael Bolton was definitely a good mentor, as he is a legendary soul singer with an amazing range.

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AirAsia’s Party In The Air Makes Our Trip To Bali So Lit!

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Have you guys ever gone to a party? In the AIR? Turns out you can actually have a party thousands of feet above the air.

We had the chance to join a trip organized by AirAsia to one of Asia’s most popular islands, Bali, Indonesia. The trip was a 2D1N stay on 11 & 12 November.
Even though it was only a short trip, it was such a fun journey!
AirAsia gets 2 recognitions under the World Travel Awards 2022
AirAsia’s AK378 plane that took us from Kuala Lumpur International Airport (KLIA2) to Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) was not the same as any flight before this. This time, we had a party in the air.
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This time around, the flight hosted a party in the air to celebrate its two awards from the 29th World Travel Awards 2022 which are:
World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline 2022World’s Leading Low-Cost Airline Cabin Crew 2022
Prior to this, AirAsia was also awarded the World’s Best Low-Cost Airline award for the 13th consecutive year by Skytrax World Airline Awards 2022. It’s a big year of awards for them.
We’re deeply humbled to be honoured with these wins once again after a tumultuous few years. AirAsia’s has always strived to put our guests first, and to ensure affordable connectivity without compromising on comfort and so winning World’s Leading Low Cost Airline and World’s Leading Low Cost Airline Cabin Crew for the 10th and 6th time in a row, respectively is certainly one of the main highlights of the year. Bo Lingam, Group CEO of AirAsia Aviation Group Limited
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At the same time, AirAsia has also made history after succeeding in flying almost 700 million passengers to various destinations worldwide, including Asean countries ever since its 21 years of operation.
Among the popular destinations that AirAsia customers love to visit are Bali, Singapore, HoChin Minh, Brunei and many more.
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AirAsia becomes the first Asean airline company to have a party in the air
Commemorating their success with the awards and 21 years of carrying 700 million passengers, AirAsia hosted their first party in the air – they’re the first Asean airline company to do so too!
We partied in the air together with a few special guests such as DJ BATE and Airliftz. BATE is a duo consisting of Ethan Curzon and Yeoh Wai Hong while Airliftz or Alif Aolani, is an artist signed under RedRecords.
(Credit: Tatler Asia, @wearebate/Instagram)
Before the party started, the President of Capital A (Commercial), Colin Currie played a fun Q&A with us. The winner luckily got a pair of tickets to one of AirAsia’s newly resumed destinations, New Zealand. If only we could answer quicker!
READ MORE: AirAsia X Kembali Terbang Ke Melbourne Bermula Hari Ini, 2 November 2022
The party started off with some hip-hop music from DJ BATE. Among the songs that were played were FISHER – Losing It and The Weeknd – Blinding Lights. Meanwhile, Airliftz pumped up the show with a few of his songs – one of them titled Honest.
BATE. (Credit: AirAsia/ TRP)
Airliftz. (Credit: AirAsia/ TRP)
Airliftz. (Credit: AirAsia)
The first time above-the-air party received overwhelming support from the crowd of AK347 flight passengers on last Friday (11 November).
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Day One.
After landing at the Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS) in Bali, Indonesia around 7.45 pm, we were brought to our accommodation – Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport.
As soon as we arrived at the hotel, we checked in and headed out again for dinner at a popular seafood restaurant called Shrimpis. They’re apparently known for their fresh shrimp and oysters.
(Credit: Farahin Fadzil/TRP)
After dinner, we went back to our rooms and rested.
One of the rooms at the Hilton Garden Inn Bali Ngurah Rai Airport. (Credit: The Shutter Whale)
Day Two.
Our second day in Bali started at 8.30 pm with a complimentary breakfast from the hotel.
(Credit: Farahin Fadzil/TRP)
After breakfast, we had to pack our things because our flight back to Malaysia was at 2.15 pm. Yes, the trip wasn’t even 24 hours, but somehow, we made the best out of the short trip.
Before we headed back to the airport, we managed to go solo and explore a bit of Bali by ourselves. We took a Grab to BeachWalk Shopping Center, a mall near the beach in Bali.
BEachWalk Shopping Center. (Credit: Farahin Fadzil/TRP)
What’s exciting about the mall is that it is directly beside the beach! The morning breeze from Kuta Beach was so calming and serene.
Kuta Beach, Bali. (Credit: Farahin Fadzil/TRP)
The good thing about this place was how you can be at two places in one go. Just pass the crossroad from the mall and you’re at the ocean.
A trip to Bali is never complete without a journey to its mesmerizing beach. We felt like we didn’t wanna go back home.
Kuta Beach, Bali. (Credit: Farahin Fadzil/TRP)
But, the time was indeed ticking. Even though we only manage to spend 30 minutes there, it was indeed one of the best 30 minutes ever spent in our lives.
After that, we walked back to the shopping center to find a cab headed to the airport.
Ngurah Rai International Airport (DPS). (Credit: Farahin Fadzil/TRP)
Although it’s short, this was one of the most memorable trips that we’ve ever had. We’ll definitely look forward to coming to Bali again next time with our friends or family.
Thanks, AirAsia and till next time, Bali!
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PDRM Welcomes EAIC Investigation Into Deaths Under Custody

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Inspector-General of Police Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah said that the Royal Malaysian Police has sent a letter to the Enforcement Agency Integrity Commission to investigate the recent cases of deaths in custody.

This, he said, is a case that the PDRM cannot investigate on its own. It is in the best interest of the police to serve the public better and therefore welcome the investigation.
What has happened, said Acryl Sani, is a serious matter, and was not something that anyone wanted to happen. He noted that although the PDRM’s protocol of handling suspects has improved, there is still room for even more improvement.
He gave an example of how an officer who brings back a suspect to the police station must do a basic health check on the suspect and inform their closest kin.
“The police are the public and the public are the police,” said Acryl Sani quoting Sir Robert Peel.

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Dissatisfied With Fellow LRT Passenger, Complainant Gets Criticised By Others Instead

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Lately, there have been stories about public transport users who are irresponsible, rude and so on.

And most recently, a Twitter user expressed his displeasure on social media when an LRT user placed a bag on the seat next to him.
The individual, @azaleaqaireen, also took a photo of the LRT user in question.
However, the sharing received a different response from netizens, who mainly criticised the individual’s actions.
Jangan sampai ktm ,mrt and sekutu dgnnya buat annouce tiap 15 min , “Please be common sense,one seat for one people ,not for yur bag,bottle and anything else” ko fhm ke tak— Pokjak (@izzhakimi_) July 21, 2022
Blow Something Out Of Proportion
According to netizens, uploading photos of the passengers on social media is unnecessary.
They said the complainant could have just spoken to the fellow LRT passenger while on the train.
They feel that the purpose of the posting is just to gain popularity or go viral.
Know rite? After a tiring day, if one doesnt have the energy to confront or talk, then dont use the energy to spread the negativity. Talk abt one’s common sense, why dont we use our common sense too? Sometimes org bukan sengaja buat mcmtu, sesama penat balik kerja kn? Sesama biul— Aris (@ahmedharris01) July 21, 2022

Nevertheless, some said the LRT passenger deserved public rebuke as it is common sense that unused empty seats are not for putting bags.
By doing so, it would make the trains to be more packed than it already is.

List Of Rules Of Good Behaviour
Malaysians are generally quite flexible, but there are a few things people should avoid doing so as not to appear rude while using public transport.
Don’t eat or drink in the trains, this is, in fact, clearly written down, and that includes drinking bottled water.Don’t sit on the train floor, and the same goes for squatting on the floor.Don’t put your bag on the seat unless the train is empty. Move it promptly if anybody wants to sit there.Walk along the train only if you are going somewhere, not just for a walk.Don’t sit on the train floor, and the same goes for squatting on the floor.Stand on the right on escalators, giving others room to walk past you on the left. Use the lift only if you need it, for example, if you have a pram, wheelchair or heavy luggage.Don’t be loud. If you want to have a conversation, do it quietly.

If you keep to them, you’ll surely be an excellent citizen on public transports.

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Mâ€™sians share heartwarming messages of unity after Zakir Naikâ€™s controversial “old guests” comments

This week, fugitive Islamic preacher Dr Zakir Naik was the topic on everyoneâ€™s lips as news spread fast and wide on his remarks calling Chinese Malaysians â€˜old guestsâ€™ that should go back if the nation wants new guests to go.
Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail

“You know, someone called me a guest. So I said, before me, the Chinese were the guests. If you want the new guest to go first, ask the old guest to go back.â€
 â€œThe Chinese aren’t born here, most of them. Maybe the new generations, yes.â€
Zakir Naik via Malaysiakini.
Earlier, Zakir Naik also sparked an outcry for saying that Malaysian
Indians support the prime minister of India and not the prime minister of
Malaysia.
His inflammatory statement sparked widespread outrage in the
last few days.
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Even Malaysiaâ€™s Youth & Sports Minister, Syed Saddiq Abdul Rahman took offence to Zakir Naikâ€™s statement, saying:

â€œYes. An attack on our Chinese and Indian brothers and sisters is an attack against all Malaysians.â€
â€œItâ€™s ridiculous to even think that my fellow Malaysians are my tetamu. They are my family for God’s sake. Enough is enough.â€
Syed Saddiq, Youth & Sports Minister via Malay Mail.

Credit:  RAJA FAISAL HISHAN/The Star

Despite the racially charged squabbles of the past few
weeks, this incident has created a movement online where Malaysians of all
races were coming together to unite and supporting their fellow countrymen.
Hereâ€™s some of the heart-warming (and funny!) messages of unity we found across Malaysian internet:

Orang Cina Malaysia BUKAN TETAMU, tetapi warganegara Malaysia yang cintakan Negara bertuah ini.
Kekuatan Malaysia adalah kesatuan rakyatnya.
Cukup lah perlekehkan kesatuan & kesetiaan kita.
Saya kenal ramai orang cina & india yang sanggup mati pertahankan negara tercinta kita https://t.co/RlGkMipSYD
â€” Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) August 14, 2019

Translation: Chinese Malaysians are NOT GUESTS, but Malaysian citizens who love this abundant nation.Malaysia’s strength is the unity of her people.Enough with questioning our unity and loyalty.I know many Chinese & Indians willing to die defending our beloved nation.

They are not tetamu.
They are MY family.
We do not need your advice. Thanks #MYkeluarga🇲🇾 https://t.co/pr7xLFb7Yf
â€” Zharif B🇲🇾 (@zharifbadrul6) August 14, 2019

Sorry Zakir Naik, they are not guests. They are FAMILY.
â€” Adam Mukhriz (@amofficial77) August 14, 2019

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â€” hxsm (@hxsm) August 15, 2019

My chinese boss today: â€œAku tension lah dengan this whole Zakir Naik situation. Dia nak aku balik mana? Kampung aku Subang Jaya ah! And president aku Joe Flizzow!!!â€
â€” your local pontianak (@karissalund) August 14, 2019

Translation: My Chinese boss today: “Tension lah with this whole Zakir Naik situation. Where does he want me to go back to? My kampung is Subang Jaya ah! And my president is Joe Flizzow!!!”

This is my neighborhood. We have Chinese, Malay and mamak eating together. #BangsaMalaysia pic.twitter.com/OOWoOXXClL
â€” Jack.Daniel’s (@haziqfikrey) August 14, 2019

I’m a Malaysian, the only place i will balik to is Malaysia. Ain’t nobody gonna change that
â€” Jin Lim (@Jinnyboy) August 14, 2019

Ini Malaysia, rumah kami Melayu, Cina & India. Biasalah adik bergaduh & tak bersependapat. Kau siapa sial? https://t.co/heH9YC8eAt
â€” Amir Izhar (@AmirIzhar9) August 14, 2019

Translation: This is Malaysia, the home of Malay, Chinese & Indian. It’s normal for siblings to fight & have different opinions. Who are you?

Dr Zakir Naik has crossed the line with his latest remarks. Itâ€™s totally indefensible. We canâ€™t condone that. Our Indian and Chinese brothers are legit citizens of this nation state.
â€” Wan Fayhsal (@wanfayhsal) August 14, 2019

â€œTetamu lamaâ€ Cina mereka ni family. Personally, in my family as well. Born and grew up here, nak suruh diorg balik mana? Yes weâ€™ve had differences in the past, and evidently now, but they will remain as part of keluarga Malaysia.
You are not. And no longer welcomed here. https://t.co/rTha1XtGxh
â€” A. Mu’iz (@MuizRazakMR) August 14, 2019

Dan apabila Malaysia terbentuk, mereka juga sebahagian daripada masyarakat yang diiktiraf sebagai ‘rakyat’ dan terlibat dalam PRU pertama.
Zakir Naik datang sebagai pelarian, kemudian menjadi tetamu. Tidak terlibat dalam nation building, dan kini menganggu keharmonian negara. pic.twitter.com/DjoOv6m9ZZ
â€” syaz (-.-) wan (@syazwnr) August 15, 2019

Translation: The Chinese and Indians were involved during the fight for independence and also the formation of the Federal Constitution (Prof Shad Saleem)And when Malaysia was formed, they were also a part of the society known as ‘rakyat’ and voted in the first election.Zakir Naik arrived as a fugitive and then became a guest. Not involved in nation building and now disturbing national peace.

Orang Cina kat Malaysia kalau kau tanya dia asal mana? Dia akan jawab Ipoh, Seremban, Alor Star atau Melaka.
Kalau tanya Zakir Naik, dia nak jawab asal mana?
Jangan buat kacau lah. Kenapa nak membenih benci?
â€” Ø¨ÙˆÙ…ÙŠÙ„Ø§Ú ÙŠØª (@bumilangit) August 14, 2019

Translation: If you ask Chinese Malaysians “Where are you from?” They will answer Ipoh. Seremban, Alor Setar or Malacca.If you ask Zakir Naik the same question, what will he say?Don’t cause trouble lah. Why do you want to plant seeds of hate?

These are my Chinese friends. They are not just a â€˜guestâ€™ in Malaysia. They are my family. They are the rightful Malaysians.
And you sir, are not.
Watch what you say and donâ€™t disrespect my fellow Chinese friends like that. I choose them over you.
Zakir Naik needs to leave. https://t.co/icZzsNSMju pic.twitter.com/L4k9LyGrZw
â€” Sakinah Al-Habshee🌻 (@serenitysakinah) August 14, 2019

The Chinese and Indian who were born here aren’t our guest as we formed Malaysia together. Zakir Naik, you’re the “guest” and you have to leave https://t.co/F41syyCAW5
â€” Aazeez (@ajisaazeez) August 15, 2019

Malaysia rn
Cina & India: I don’t want jawi and khat in schoolMalay: Don’t want balik China la
Nobody:-
Zakir Naik : Before chasing me, ask old guest to go back first.
Also Malay: Who do u think u are? Asking a legal citizen to go back. U go back la..
â€” penganggur (@jengjenjen) August 14, 2019

Perhaps the silver lining behind Zakir Naik’s racist outbursts is seeing thousands of Malaysians rejecting his hate speech & defending each other
Reading these tweets brings tears to my eyes. Thank you. 😢 Negara ini milik bangsa Malaysia. Zakir Naik jangan cabar perpaduan kita! pic.twitter.com/ayJfgmUTs4
â€” Leeroy Ting (@LeeroyTing) August 14, 2019

The government of India made a formal request to the Malaysian government in June 2019 to send back its citizen, Zakir Naik, to face money laundering charges at home.
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In 2016, his foundation was banned in India following allegations of promoting religious division in the country.
The controversial preacher was granted a Malaysian PR back in 2015. Despite the official extradition request, Prime Minister Dr Mahathir Mohamad said that we cannot send him back for “fear of being killed.”

Credit: Malay Mail

Numerous ministers have also called for unity together with the deportation of Zakir Naik. However, it remains to be seen how the Malaysian government will react officially.
Despite it all, it feels good to know that Malaysians can be full of love and support for one another.

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[Watch] Lorry Going Against Traffic In Johor Causes Accident, Driver Nabbed

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A lorry driver who drove against the flow of traffic along the Linkedua-Tanjung Kupang highway almost killed two motorists yesterday (3 January) around 4.30pm.

The incident took place before the Tanjung Kupang Rest and Recreation (R&R) area.
In the video, the lorry could be seen going in the opposite direction and hit an oncoming Mercedes Benz E250 and a Nissan Almera.
According to New Straits Times, the 44-year-old male driver of the Mercedes suffered minor injuries while the 46-year-old female driver of the Nissan Almera escaped unhurt.
The 41-year-old male lorry driver was also unhurt in the incident but was found intoxicated.
Budak rempit buat hal, menteri agensi pakar jalanraya lantang terud suruh haramkan motor bagai. Ni lori lori ni, dah mcm setiap minggu ada je dia buat dajal. Apasal semua senyap?????? Karang netizen tuduh mcm mcm, kau kata depa tak matang. Cemuih aku tengok! pic.twitter.com/qQXx3yWuNr— Hezeri Samsuri (@HezeriSamsuri) January 3, 2023
Iskandar Puteri police chief Assistant Commissioner Rahmat Ariffin, in a statement, said the lorry driver was on his way from Kulai to Tanjung Pelepas Port (PTP).
However, he missed turning into PTP at the Gelang Patah Rest and Treatment (R&R) area heading south.
The lorry driver then drove against the traffic to re-enter the PTP crossing before crashing into the two cars.
After receiving the emergency call at 4.31pm, the lorry driver was arrested and was found to be under the influence of alcohol.
The case is being investigated under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act 1987.

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Woman Gives Birth To Baby In Her Car Thanks To Thaipusam Festive-Goers At Batu Caves

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Malaysians are always quick to offer help to each other regardless of race, ethnicity, and religion. Our helpful nature surfaced again when a Muslim woman found herself giving birth while going through the Thaipusam festivities in Batu Caves.

Childbirth waits for no (wo)man
On 18 January 2022, Hindu devotees thronged Sri Subramaniam Temple in Batu Caves to celebrate Thaipusam.
On that day, it just so happened a Muslim woman had contractions earlier than expected while she and her husband were on the way to the hospital, and it happened nearby the temple.
According to reports, the woman was believed to be crying for help, which caught the attention of passersby. By then, the situation was too urgent to wait for medical help, so the crowd decided to help out directly.
(Credit: LK Savantharaja)
Hindu devotees used their sarees and shawls to shield the pregnant woman’s car from view and give her privacy while she gave birth.
Those with experience in childbirth and delivery also stepped forward to offer help to the mother and assist with cutting her umbilical cord.
Two minutes after the delivery of the newborn was successfully carried out, the ambulance arrived on location with a medical assistant to check on the mother’s and child’s condition. Both were taken to the hospital.
(Credit: LK Savantharaja)
Touched hearts on a holy day
Netizens were floored by the support and care offered so freely by fellow Malaysians, regardless of race and religion.

Despite our different religions and beliefs, most Malaysians were truly warmed by the pure humanity shown by all parties.

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Covid-19 Patients Can Be Re-Infected If Their Antibodies Continue To Decline

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It’s possible for a patient to be re-infected by Covid-19 if their antibody levels declines three months after they’ve recovered, said Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah.

He also said further studies are needed to figure out whether this is true as well as the long-term and side effects on their organs.
If the antibody declines after three months, there is a possibility the patient can be re-infected. Or we will see if there are other studies on the long-term and side effects on certain organs after recovering.Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via Bernama
To determine how long the antibody would last which could prevent Covid-19 from infecting previously infected patients, the DG invited former patients to participate in a medical research conducted by a group of researchers at the Institute of Medical Research (IMR).
He said the research was to find out if the patient’s immune system has declined or improved after they’ve recovered.
Dr Noor said after conducting prior studies on patients in the Sungai Lui cluster, the Ministry identified that their antibody has deteriorated 8 weeks after they were treated for the virus.
We will look at the effectiveness, that is the antibodies response in the patient’s body, whether this antibody will remain or whether the antibodies will deteriorate after treatment.Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via Malay Mail

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What the ‘Hail’ Is Going On? Is Ice Falling From The Sky Normal In Malaysia?

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Things got a bit chilly in our nation’s capital on Monday (24 January) when hail showers were reported in Kuala Lumpur and other parts of the Klang Valley.

According to the Malaysian Meteorological Department (MetMalaysia), the event occurred due to a “severe thunderstorm” coupled with heavy rains and strong winds at around 4pm.

Online, netizens were seen sharing images of the icy weather and momentos that they’ve collected during the natural phenomenon.
Mak hujan es batu mak pic.twitter.com/ffsAtIAw1F— ur pisces gurl (@alkupetcoklat) January 24, 2022
lain macam betul KL hujan batu ni. pic.twitter.com/J73pDBOPpL— Ruol (Taylor’s Version) (@ShahrulFH) January 24, 2022
As far as we’ve checked, no serious injuries or severe property damage were reported from the event.
What the ‘hail’ is going on?
Though rare,  it’s not too uncommon for hail storms to occur here in these parts of the world.
MetMalaysia explained that it’s quite normal for hail to rain down across the country. This usually occurs as a localised event or is limited to only a few areas that are covered by cumulonimbus clouds.
Such events would last between 10 to 20 minutes and cause hail the size of marbles or around 1.5mm to fall from the sky.
Hailstones are basically precipitation or water in the atmosphere that falls down to earth like rain and snow.
Think of ’em as ice cubes falling from the heavens.
(Credit: ThoughtCo)
Hail forms when drops of water, which would typically fall as rain, are instead pushed upwards by strong updrafts into the upper, colder regions of a storm cloud.
These raindrops then freeze together into chunks of ice, forming layer by layer as more water freezes onto the hailstone’s surface.
Once it becomes too heavy for the wind to carry it upwards, or if the updraft weakens or stops, these ice chunks that can measure between 5mm to 15cm then fall to the ground as hail.
(Credit: Britannica)
According to Prof Fredolin Tangang, Chairman of the Department of Earth Sciences and Environment at Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM), here in Malaysia, hail would occur during episodes of deep atmospheric convection or when towering cumulonimbus clouds form way up in the sky, in just the right conditions.
It needs the right ingredient; plenty of moisture, heat and no strong wind aloft…UKM Department of Earth Sciences and Environment Chairman Prof Fredolin Tangang.
The Professor explains that these conditions are typically present during Malaysia’s inter-monsoon periods (check out our previous article, HERE, to find out more about Malaysia’s monsoon seasons) during the months of April and May, as well as between September and October when strong winds hit the country from multiple directions, causing thunderstorms and in some occasions, hail to fall.
Wind patterns during the monsoon transitional phase.(Credit: Met Malaysia)
Curiously, we asked Prof. Fredolin whether Malaysia would be experiencing more hailstorms in the coming future, with global warming, climate change and whatnot, going on. And his answer seems to be pointing in the direction of a YES.
It is a bit uncommon but it happened before and it can happen again… It is possible due to the higher availability of moisture and heat.UKM Department of Earth Sciences and Environment Chairman Prof Fredolin Tangang.
As a safety advisory, MetMalaysia provided some safety tips for people who’re caught in such a phenomenon. During hailstorms, it is advised to:
Avoid being in open areas, outdoors.Find appropriate shelter to wait out the storm (do avoid taking shelter under trees during storms as it can be dangerous).Stay away from windows.Park your vehicles under appropriate shelter. If you just so happen to be driving on the road during a hailstorm, stop under a covered structure like a bridge or an overpass.
(Credit: metmalaysia via Twitter)
Last year, social media was flooded with videos and images of ice falling from the sky in Cheras, Kuala Lumpur and Selama, Perak on Wednesday (3 March) afternoon, while a similar storm was reported in Kubang Pasu, Kedah that same day.
Although the storm sent most people ducking for cover, others marvelled at the wondrous phenomenon – even grabbing a few frozen souvenirs along the way.
Antara Video Kejadian Hujan Batu Di Cheras Petang TadiSumber : orang awam#Cheras#Hujanbatu pic.twitter.com/phtlhbUSwB— MYSumber Official (@mysumber) March 3, 2021

Over the years hail has rained down in parts of Selangor, Johor, Sarawak and Sabah.
In fact,  peeps in Perak experienced similar hail showers in 2020 which also caused quite the chatter, then.
Hujan batu kome di Ipoh. Harap semua berhati-hati di luar. Yang tengah buat delivery makanan, boleh berhenti terlebih dahulu. Kami memahami sebaiknya. pic.twitter.com/Q0BouFZXJA— Moh! (@MohKeIpoh) May 20, 2020
Hujan Ais batu kat Ipoh, mau benjol dahi kena ais batu kecik2 gini huhu pic.twitter.com/eZWymVTsPi— #TeamRayaSelangor 🕌 (@fazliwazil_) May 20, 2020
Here’s to hoping we don’t need to be wearing helmets out in a storm in the days to come.

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9,180: New Record Of Daily Cases In Malaysia Today, Over 5,000 In Klang Valley

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9,180 more Covid-19 cases were reported in Malaysia on Friday (9 July), a new record since the 9,020 daily infections logged on 29 May 2021.

The Klang Valley again recorded exceptionally high numbers with 4,400 new infections identified in Selangor, 1,271 cases in Kuala Lumpur and another 16 cases in Putrajaya.
Read More: 8,868 Today: 2nd Highest Covid-19 Cases & Selangor All-Time High, In The Midst Of EMCO
Nationwide, cumulative cases since the start of the pandemic have reached a total of 817,838.
(KKM via Twitter)

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Pregnant UiTM Hospital Nurse Dies Of Covid, Her Premature Baby Is Now In NICU

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It is a tragic loss for Malaysia when Universiti Teknologi Mara’s (UiTM) Sg Buloh staff nurse, Artini Dzolkarnaini, who was pregnant with her fifth child died yesterday morning (2 Feb) due to Covid-19.

The 41-year-old was found positive with the virus on the second week of January during a screening exercise. Artini was a staff nurse at the Rehabilitation Medicine Department of UiTM specialist centre in Sungai Buloh.
Though she had no symptoms, she was warded due to her pregnancy.
Unfortunately, things took a turn for the worse and Artini had to be intubated as she struggled to breathe.
A colleague told Malaysiakini that doctors had to perform an emergency Cesarean to save her baby. “To save her, they needed to save her baby first,” said the colleague.
Her baby girl was safely born on 22nd January at Artini’s 30th week of pregnancy. Unfortunately due to her premature birth, the newborn is currently at the neonatal intensive care unit (NICU) of the same hospital.

Malaysians mourn the tragic loss of a frontliner
As news of Artini’s death broke, several of her colleagues took to social media to honour her memory, remembering her as a dedicated nurse and a doting wife and mother.
Artini was also the first UiTM nurse to author a book, Penjagaan Dan Pemulihan Jantung (Coronary Treatment and Care) which was published last year.
Kak Tini was a very dedicated nurse, a doting wife mum of 4 (now 5) & my friend/confidante.Covid19 has taken this mother away from 5 kids, 1 in secondary school3 in primary school 1 premature baby currently in NICU2/5 pic.twitter.com/sujy37Eern— n. (@nadia_lah) February 2, 2021
Malaysians also took sorrow in her passing, and several kind-hearted individuals have begun fundraising to support her family, including her prematurely born daughter.
Fundraising calls for premature baby (preemie) clothing, diapers and baby supplies are also ongoing at local preemie support groups.

TRP sends our condolences to the friends and family of Artini Dzolkarnaini. May she rest in peace.

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K-Pop Idol Group GOT7 Music Video Was Actually Filmed In Selangor

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Korean pop idol group GOT7 is now a pretty well-known group in its own right, but did you know they’ve been to Malaysia- and filmed one of their music videos- here before?

If you find the backdrop of the music video suspiciously familiar, you’re not wrong.
Apparently, back when they were just starting out as a newbie group, one of their earliest music videos were filmed in Shah Alam and Damansara in 2014!
One of the most familiar backdrops in the music video is actually the Holy Smoke Cafe in Seksyen 13 Shah Alam.
In the music video, the signboard is replaced with a design of the band’s song.(Credit: Threeb3ars)
They filmed much of the interior as well, as the cafe is decked out in a classic retro aesthetic, with minor edits that were made in the music video.
It’s pretty amazing what a bit of editing can do.(Credit: JYP Entertainment/YouTube)
Another scene was filmed in Tesco, Mutiara Damansara. If you’ve got keen eyes, you can spot the words “Makanan Laut” in the background.
We’re pretty sure you’re technically not supposed to ride the shopping carts this way, though.(Credit: JYP Entertainment/YouTube)
In fact, there are plenty of places where Malay words and signage pop up unexpectedly!
It seems like the group enjoys “mee hon sup, laksa, kueh teaw kerang” as well.(Credit: JYP Entertainment/YouTube)
Our unmistakable mini bus mural is on the first page of their album book.(Credit: JYP Entertainment/YouTube)
If you’re wondering how they managed the extreme Malaysian weather in their multiple layers of clothes, it turns out that it merely took a lot of effort and retakes… because the idols kept sweating too much.
In one of the behind-the-scenes videos, the idols can be seem running for shade in between takes and talking about how hot it is.

Fans have been resharing this little fun fact in anticipation of GOT7’s comeback album that is expected to drop at the end of the month.
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TLDR: What Dr Mahathir Really Had To Say About Chopsticks, The Chinese, The Indians & The Malays

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So our longest-standing former premier, Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, became a quick meme on Malaysian cyberspace this week after saying some stuff that people thought to be a bit funny.

At the launch of his latest memoir called “Capturing Hope: The Struggle Continues for A New Malaysia” yesterday (12 December), the 96-year-old made peculiar comments about the country’s history and state of affairs.
Some of the things he said that caught people’s attention was about Malaysian Chinese people and their apparent affinity for using chopsticks,  having the letter X and Z in their names, and some other things.
The comment was captured on video and also quoted by news outlets before becoming a trending topic among netizens.
Also Mahathir when he wants the Chinese vote https://t.co/pLIzWrHQYn pic.twitter.com/XEz9R5yQbx— Elill (@Elill_E) December 13, 2021
Mahathir: They (Chinese) don’t eat with their hands. Also, Mahathir: https://t.co/Pcd5WdObr8 pic.twitter.com/hz7aDRh4G1— Muhammad Hanif (@MHanifMNassir) December 13, 2021
What did he sayyyy?
During the recorded Q&A session he had at his book launch, Dr Mahathir spoke about how some Malaysians have difficulty assimilating with the Malays here in the country.
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Malaysians cannot assimilate
Dr Mahathir said that Malaysians, particularly the Chinese and Indians, identify themselves with the countries that their ancestors came from and this was the reason they cannot be assimilated.
At the beginning, when we were struggling for independence, we need the cooperation and support of all the communities. So the communities insist that their identities should be maintained. So even when they become Malaysians, their identity, their connection with the countries they came from must be maintained. So in Malaysia, Malaysians link their race to the countries they come from. They are not like their great grandfathers who are actually born in China and come here. They are born here, brought up here, grew up here, but they still link with the previous. So this divides the people. This is a Chinese Malaysian, this is an Indian Malaysian, this is a Malay. So because of that, they cannot be assimilated.Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad via YouTube
Malaysians have trouble letting go of the ‘old country’
Dr Mahathir said that in other countries, people would adopt the identities of the country they had gained citizenship. This, he explained, wasn’t happening in Malaysia and becomes what separates the people.
In other countries, multiracial countries, once they adopt the citizenship of a country, they identify themselves only with that country and no longer with their grandfathers came from. For example, President Eisenhower is a German. He led America against Germany. He is an American, not a German. But here, we still have people looking back to the old country where they came from and adopting some of the practices there. Like changing names for example, because China decided to spell names with a lot of X’s, Z’s and all that, now Malaysians are also doing that. But we are Malaysians we have our own Chinese, you see. But the tendency is always to identify with the country of origin. So this separates the people, you are of Chinese origin, you are of Indian origin, you are Malay, local indigenous people.Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad via YouTube
Other races don’t want to be Malay, that’s the problem
Dr Mahathir said that politics in Malaysia has always been based on race and that part of the problem was that other races didn’t want to let go of their own identities and consider themselves Malay instead.
So because of this identity with race on the ground, among the people, you cannot have a multiracial party that is trusted by everyone. But politics in Malaysia has always been based on race, but it’s not all true because we have a lot of Indians and Arabs who came here and become Malays, because they dropped their own language, they speak Malay, (adopt) the Malay customs, names and all that were Malay. They were accepted by the Malays as Malays. Even though it’s obvious that they were not Malays. But the others do not want to identify themselves with Malays. That is the problem.Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad via YouTube
The chopstick thing
When asked if Malaysia should adopt Indonesia’s way of assimilating its large population, Dr Mahathir said that, unlike our neighbour, Malaysians from different races want to preserve their customs and cultural identity.
Although (their population is) much larger than Malaysia, they (the Chinese) make up 10% of people in Indonesia. So if you get around in Indonesia, if you don’t adopt the Indonesian language, behave like Indonesians you find yourself isolated. But in Malaysia of course we have 26 to 30% Chinese and 10% Indians, and they preserve their own community and their own customs, their own ways of living. So they are not, for example, let’s say, the Chinese eat with chopsticks, we will eat with our hands. They have not adopted the Malaysian way of eating food they retain the chopstick, which is an identity with China, not with Malaysia, and many, many other things.Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad via YouTube
Catch the whole Q&A session on YouTube.

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