22YO M’sian Karate Athlete Yilamaran Wins Silver Medal In 2022 Deaflympics

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V Yilamaran has made Malaysia proud after winning the silver medal at the 24th Deaflympics in Caxias do Sul, Brazil, on 3 May 2022. It’s Malaysia’s first medal and Yilamaran’s first outing in the competition.

Bernama reported that the 22-year-old national deaf karate exponent from Johor lost to Makhno Oleksanr of Ukraine in the final of the men’s kumite below 84kg category.
Yilamaran earlier defeated Brazilian Sergio Garcia in the first round, followed by Israel’s Avi Bokler in the quarter-finals and Iran’s Abdolghafour Ebhahim in the semi-finals.

National contingent head Ong Shin Ruenn, who was also in Brazil to watch the competition, said he was very proud of Yilamaran’s achievement.
For Ong, the national deaf sports contingent has the opportunity to add to the medal tally through other sports such as badminton, cycling, and athletics.
Yilamaran previously won a bronze medal – also Malaysia’s first medal – at the inaugural World Deaf Karate Championship in Tehran, Iran.
Youth and Sports Minister Datuk Seri Ahmad Faizal Azumu also congratulated Yilamaran on Facebook and said he was proud of the lad’s achievement.

In appreciation of his efforts and success, Johor Menteri Besar Onn Hafiz Ghazi said the Johor state government is awarding RM8,000 to Yilamaran.

Well done, Yilamaran! Hopefully, his win will motivate the other Malaysian athletes who will be competing in other sports at the Deaflympics.
The Deaflympics started on 1 May and will end on 15 May.

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Malaysian Muslims visit church & temples in solidarity with Easter Sunday bombings victims

A group of 25 Muslims from the Global UNITY Network (UNITY) in Kuala Lumpur decided to show their support for victims of the recent Easter Sunday bombings in Sri Lanka.
Led by UNITY president and Muslim Revert Shah Kirit Kakulal Govindji, they visited three non-Muslims places of worship on Sunday, April 28th.
The Star reports that they went to the Sri Maha Kaliamman Temple in Kampung Kasipillay, then to St Josephâ€™s Church, and the Sri Jayanti Buddhist Temple, both in Sentul.
Their actions echo non-Muslims in New Zealand who, a week after mosques in Christchurch were attacked in March, visited and guarded Muslims there as they prayed.

Shah Kirit(Pic via Facebook)

In referring to that incident, Shah Kirit, who studied under controversial Muslim preacher Zakir Naik, was quoted as saying that Muslims must be fair to everyone and also show concern even if one non-Muslim is killed.
The general consensus online has been that the visits were a positive move with many saying it reminded them of Malaysia in an earlier time.

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Haze: Even Kuchingâ€™s iconic cat statue is wearing an N95 mask!

This yearâ€™s haze is probably one of the worst cases of air pollution
in Malaysia as our nation chokes on the toxic smog blanketing the nation.
This yearâ€™s haze is probably one of the worst cases of air pollution in Malaysia as our nation chokes on the toxic smog blanketing the nation.

We were given the unattractive award of No 1 most air polluted country in the world, while Kuching was bestowed the suffocating â€œhonourâ€ of worldâ€™s most air polluted city.
Well, it looks like the haze has gotten so bad in Sarawakâ€™s
capital that even Kuchingâ€™s iconic statue is wearing an N95 mask!

Credit: Borneo Post

Borneo Post reports that the Kuching City South Councilâ€™s white kitty statue put on a face mask with â€˜N95â€™ stamped across it to reflect the residentsâ€™ suffering in the haze.

Credit: MBKS/Facebook

Besides the mask, the iconic feline also carries a banner with haze-protection advice on its left paw that says:

Rehydrate frequently
Stay indoors as much as possible
Wear a face mask when outdoors
Wash your hands and face after being outdoors
Seek medical assistance if feeling unwell

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Earlier in September, Kuching was consistently recording Air
Pollutant Idex (API) around 200 as winds carried smoke from fires razing across
Kalimantan.

 Screenshot fromÂ ASEAN Specialised Meteorological Centre

However, the winds of change are blowing, and the end of the
haze is in sight.
The Malaysian Meteorological Department just announced that the monsoon changes are expected to begin on 24th September.
This would bring about strong winds and thunderstorms, which
would greatly ease the haze.
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In the meantime, keep yourself protected by reading our article on tips to protect yourself during the haze.


GSC Takes Movie Time To A Whole New Level At IOI City Mall 2

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Golden Screen Cinemas is a well-known film exhibitor in Malaysia. They have been in the top rankings of the cinema industry for a long time now and recently they have taken movie time one step further with the launch of its biggest cinema outlet at the brand-new IOI City Mall 2 (East).

This GSC outlet has a total of 26 screens and a full range of lifestyle options.
It was launched on 29 May and is now open to the public.
According to Golden Screen Cinemas CEO Koh Mei Lee, with a total of 55 theatres around the country, GSC has had a successful start to 2023, and more expansion is in the works.
TRP had the opportunity to visit the GSC IOI City Mall 2 and here is why we think it is one of the best cinemas in the Klang Valley.
Introduction of IMAX Laser Hall
This new outlet offers all movie formats including IMAX with Laser, 4DX, D-BOX, and Dolby Atmos with ScreenX and BIG halls coming soon.
There is something for everyone to enjoy, be it live concerts, vibrant animations, or action-packed movies.
As moviegoers ourselves, we would recommend to at least once experience the IMAX with laser.

This new technology allows moviegoers to experience sharper and crisper visuals, making one feel very connected to the movie scenes.
To add on the experience, the Dolby Atmos sound system that is fitted in the IMAX Laser Hall gives a better sense of the surrounding sounds. Even a pin drop sound can be heard in a crystal-clear manner.
All in all, it is the best movie watching experience one can ask for.
The Largest Play Park Hall

Parents with young kids usually avoid going to the cinemas as it would be a hassle to handle the kids and watch a movie at the same time.
However, with the Play Park Hall, parents can now enjoy the movie in a comfortable setting while their children enjoy playtime outside and inside the hall.
This facility is included with the hall’s movie admission or parents can also pay for the kids to have fun at the Play Park while they watch a movie at any of the other halls.

As for the safety of the children, there is always five caretakers stationed at the Play Park.
The Play Park consists of a fun climbing structure called the Soda Can, a ball pit, and an interactive play wall by Champs, suitable for children below five.

For kids from 6-12 years old, there is a Popcorn Tower which comes with the biggest slide within a cinema. The highlight of this slide is that not only the kids may enjoy it but the parents too.

Amenities include nursing rooms, kid-friendly restrooms and changing rooms. Tickets cost between RM32 and RM122.

Premier Class Halls

This hall is ideal for movie buffs as it provides a comfortable movie experience with cushy seats. The two newly-renovated Premier halls have dining and entertainment options.
There is a private location to enjoy meals outside the hall or the choice to eat at your assigned seats in the hall, as well as free use of a dart board and pool table. Tickets start at RM80 each.

Happy Food Co.

Happy Food Co. offers a variety of exquisite specialty milkshakes and delectable light appetisers.
We had the opportunity to try out their popcorns and milkshakes and our verdict? Must try.

Keepsake

Also available here are movie memorabilia for purchase. There is something for everyone, whether you are a Marvel fan, DC fan or Transformers fan.

Verdict?
This cinema definitely takes movie date to a whole new level.

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EC Sets GE15 On 19 November

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The Election Commission (EC) has announced that the 15th General Election (GE15) polling date will be held on 19 November this year, while the nomination date will be on 5 November.

EC chairman Tan Sri Abdul Ghani Salleh, in a press conference in Putrajaya today said that the writ issuance is being done today while the early vote will be held on 15 November, which is also a Saturday.
The EC has also allowed for a 14-day campaign period for all election candidates from 5 November to 11.59pm on 18 November.
Abdul Ghani added that the Perlis, Perak and Pahang state polls will be held simultaneously with GE15.
“EC has decided that GE15 will be held to fill 222 parliamentary seats, 42 state seats in Pahang, 15 state seats in Perlis and 59 state seats in Perak,” said Abdul Ghani.
Four states; namely Sarawak, Sabah, Melaka and Johor concluded their respective state polls between 2020 and 2022.
While states under Pakatan Harapan; Penang, Selangor and Negeri Sembilan, together with PAS-led states; Kelantan, Terengganu and Kedah decided against dissolving their state legislative assembly together with Parliament.
Meanwhile, EC also announced that the Bugaya by-election, a state seat in Sabah which became vacant following the death of its incumbent, will be held concurrently with GE15.
222 election managers have been appointed by EC for the 15th General Election.
Abdul Ghani said that said GE15 will use the latest voters’ registrations including the 2022 August supplementary electoral roll, which consists of 21,173,638 million voters.
He added that EC will hold ‘Jom Kita Undi’ campaign to encourage the public to exercise their duty.

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Barbershops, Optometrists Among 8 Businesses Allowed To Operate In MCO 3

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During the Prime Ministerâ€™s announcement on 10 April about the further extension of the movement control order (MCO), he mentioned that a number of selected economic sectors will be reopened gradually with health guidelines and strict movement control.
Following that, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, International Trade and Industry (MITI) minister released a statement listing the sectors, including those in the non-essential and professional services, that will be given permission to operate.
However, before doing so, they must first apply online from 9am on Monday, 13 April, on the MITI website. He also warned that permission given to these companies will be revoked immediately if the businesses did not comply with the stated standard operating procedures.
Azmin released the statement shortly after Muhyiddin’s announcement. (Credit: Edge Prop Malaysia)
The list of sectors allowed to operate are below:
1. Automotive industryÂ
Limited to exports of completely-build-up (CBU) units, parts and components, and after-sales services (such as maintenance).
2. Machinery and equipment industry
3. Aerospace industry
4. Construction projects and services related to construction work
Projects of main contactors (G1-G2).Projects that have achieved physical progress of 90% and above.Tunnelling, maintenance, and slope work.Emergency work that are consequent to contractual obligations.Maintenance, cleaning, and drying of stagnant water, fogging of insecticides at construction sites to prevent the breeding of Aedes mosquitoes and other pests.Other work that may pose a danger if left incomplete.Building projects with IBS scores of 70 and above.Construction projects with accommodation facilities for workers.Professional services related to the construction industry including architects, engineers, town planners, land surveyors, quantity surveyors, project managers, facility managers and other relevant services.
5. Science, professional, and technical services, including research and development (R&D)
Services incidental to legal practice, oil and gas, R&D activities related to Covid-19, and testing labs for these sectors are all allowed to operate.
6. Social health services, including registered traditional and complementary medicine practitioners
7. Hardware shops, electrical and electronic shops, and optometrists in wholesale and retail sectors
8. Barbershops and hair salons
Only allowed to offer haircuts.
9. Laundry services
Only those offering full-services. Self-service laundrettes are not allowed to operate.
View Azmin’s full statement here.

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Police Officer Risks His Life To Stop COVID-19 PUI Suspect From Escaping Roadblock

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A George Town Police officer is now forced to self-quarantine after he put his life on the line preventing a Patient Under Investigation (PUI) suspect from fleeing a roadblock.
During the 6.30pm incident on Friday, the police were enforcing the Movement Control Order with a routine roadblock at the Bayan Baru roundabout.
At the roadblock, they hailed down a car carrying four people aged between 27 and 56.
They then proceeded to question the 55-year old-driver who eventually confessed that he had attended the tabligh event at the Sri Petaling Mosque.
The police then urged the man, and the three other passengers, including his wife, to go and get screened. The man refused and tried to speed away before an officer quickly stopped him by pinning him against his seat.
The southwest district police chief, Supt A. Anbalagan then took over and escorted the PUI and the passengers to the Bayan Baru public clinic for testing and then handed them over to health authorities.
The PUI is from Batu Maung, Penang.
Anbalagan praised his police officer for his heroic act and swift action but stressed that due to his close contact with a PUI, the cop must now self-quarantine for 14 days as a precaution.
The police chief urges all PUI suspects to please cooperate with authorities by volunteering to be screened and self-isolate for the safety of the public.

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Man Strips Naked And Kneels Down In Genting Hotel Lobby, Shocking Family And Onlookers

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A family’s vacation in Genting Highlands started on the wrong foot when the father started stripping off his clothes and knelt down on the floor of the hotel lobby around 4.20 pm yesterday, 6 April.

Shocked onlookers saw the man kneel with his head touching the floor while a woman, who’s believed to be his wife, shouted at him and tried to cover him up with his clothes while their two children looked on.
According to China Press, the man’s out of ordinary behaviour was because he faced immense work pressure.
Bentong police chief Superintendent Zaiham Bin Mohd Kahar said some members of the public brought over towels to try covering the man up.
The 46-year-old man, who works as a clerk assistant, was quickly taken to an office by the auxiliary police and they instructed him to put on his clothes before taking him to the Genting police station.
He was also sent to Bentong Hospital for a medical examination. It was revealed that the family just arrived in Genting when the incident happened.
Hopefully, he’ll get the help and support he needs to feel better.

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Hiking Kelantan Kids Gets RM30,000 Fine For Being Unvaccinated

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A couple of teenagers in Kelantan were caught hiking up the Bukit Panau trail without having completed their Covid-19 vaccinations on Friday (15 October).

Read More: With Trails Re-opening, Stay Safe And Be Ethical When Going Hiking
15 people between the ages of 14 to 18-years-old were stopped by authorities that were inspecting the hill trail from top to bottom.
Reportedly the kids failed to produce proof that they’ve completed two full doses of the vaccine and were given compounds amounting to RM2,000 each.
Police say that action was taken according to Regulation 16 of the Prevention and Control Of Infectious Diseases Act 1988 (Act 342).
See, according to the rules, denizens are required to be fully vaccinated against Covid-19 to be allowed to take part in recreational activities in public, besides abiding by new normal SOPs like wearing facemasks and practising physical distancing.
Read More: Klang Valley & Melaka Goes Into Phase 4 On Monday

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11 Times Syed Saddiq Got Uncomfortably Close To The Camera To Solve Our Problems [Videos]

Malaysiaâ€™s youngest minister ever has been working really hard since he came into office in 2018, at least until the political drama that led to the dissolution of the Cabinet at the end of February 2020.
Nonetheless, the strong proponent of #YouthPower, Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, former Youth & Sports Minister, is especially active on social media. He regularly updates his social media followers on current affairs, while giving small glimpse into his personal life that heavily features his cat.
Syed Saddiq and his cat who’s called Yang Berbulu aka YB.(Credit: @SyedSaddiq/Twitter)
However, thereâ€™s one particularly interesting method of his thatâ€™s caught our attention: The uncomfortably close front camera videos.
A face familiar to many of Syed Saddiq’s followers on social media.(Credit: @SyedSaddiq/Twitter)
Every time thereâ€™s an issue that riles up Malaysians, Syed Saddiqâ€™s close-up videos will be there to ease our worries. It’s happened so often that this has essentially become his signature move.
So, we dug deep into the internet to present  9 times Syed Saddiq got uncomfortably close to the camera to solve our problems.
1. Announcing paid internships for government departments

We did it! Alhamdulillah. Kita bermula dengan  paid-internship di semua kementerian & agensi kerajaan. #PaidInternship pic.twitter.com/9EAE53I58a— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) July 24, 2019

2. Bringing in Go Jek to address youth unemployment

Alhamdulillah!Kabinet sebulat suara meluluskan modal Ekonomi Gojek-DegoRide. Terima kasih kepada semua yang membantu dalam merealisasikan impian ini, khususnya YAB @chedetofficial & Menteri Pengangkutan, Anthony Loke. Letâ€™s work even harder for the Youths!#Gojek#YouthPower pic.twitter.com/ZM2al2cRax— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) August 21, 2019

3. Sharing a sweet story of Raja Permaisuri Agong during the great â€œdeactivated Twitter account sagaâ€
Thereâ€™s a special guest appearance by Syed Saddiqâ€™s mum too!

Mama berkongsikan pengalaman satu kelas di SIGS bersama dengan Raja Permaisuri Agong.Raja Permaisuri bukan sahaja humble sekarang, tetapi dari dahulu lagi. My mumâ€™s first time experience being in a car was when Raja Permaisuri helped her out.Kindness is not a public stuntâœŒï¸ pic.twitter.com/rJu7MVdpPE— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) September 12, 2019

4. Dropping by for a heart-felt Merry Christmas wish while celebrating Malaysiaâ€™s unity

In 2018, people across Malaysia proved that our strength is in our diversity.let's all commit to making a difference by moving Malaysia forward through our own contribution.To my brothers & sisters who celebrate Christmas, Merry Christmas.Unity in diversity. pic.twitter.com/2C4fHo78cR— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) December 24, 2018

5. Letting his youthful glow shine while speaking up against raising the retirement age from 60 to 65

Saya membantah cadangan untuk menaikkan umur persaraan dari 60 tahun ke 65 tahun.Perbandingan dengan negara maju tidak tepat. Kadar pengangguran belia Jepun 3.4%, Singapura 5.9%Germany 6.2%Di Malaysia ada ~500,000 anak muda yang menganggur (10.7%).Focus on Youths!(1/2) pic.twitter.com/WotnUpGqbL— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) September 2, 2019

6. Sharing excitement and support for a homegrown ride-sharing app

Dahulu diharamkan,Sekarang beroperasi dengan peluang pekerjaan bagi ~5000 anak muda  yang majoriti dari kumpulan B40 bermotosikal, dengan gaji RM1500-RM3500. Alhamdulillah.Tahniah Saudara Nabil, pengasas Degoride.I hope & pray that one day youâ€™ll grow as big as GoJek & GRAB. pic.twitter.com/TE6QDcFnCQ— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) January 1, 2020

7. Intervening during the great Food Panda strike

Saya bersimpati dengan nasib pekerja pekerja Food Panda. Saya ingin berdialog dengan saudara untuk pembelaan yang sewajarnya. Isu ini akan saya bangkitkan dalam mesyuarat jemaah menteri.We need better laws governing our Gig Economy. Prioriti kepada pekerja, bukan korporat. pic.twitter.com/fpTQnyW2A2— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) September 30, 2019

8. Reminding us to stay healthy & move more

Rushing from Putrajaya to Penang. See you in a bit Penangâ¤ï¸Pagi dah kena kayuh CIMB Putrajaya Cycle, lepas ni sampai ke malam di Penang. pic.twitter.com/nyRjyjYswH— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) April 21, 2019

9. Dropping some exam tips for nervous SPM students

Khas buat adik adik kesayangan yang akan menduduki peperiksaan SPM. Izinkan saddiq untuk kongsikan 3 nasihat. Just remember, that all of you are Malaysiaâ€™s future! Give it your best! Saddiq akan sentiasa berkhidmat sebaik mungkin untuk masa depan adik adik semua. #YouthPower pic.twitter.com/cmAp4WEMpe— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) November 13, 2018

10. Inviting riders to his home during the Foodpanda strike

Saya bersimpati dengan nasib pekerja pekerja Food Panda. Saya ingin berdialog dengan saudara untuk pembelaan yang sewajarnya. Isu ini akan saya bangkitkan dalam mesyuarat jemaah menteri.We need better laws governing our Gig Economy. Prioriti kepada pekerja, bukan korporat. pic.twitter.com/fpTQnyW2A2— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) September 30, 2019

11. Singing to us for Merdeka Day

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Weâ€™re not the only ones whoâ€™ve realised Syed Saddiqâ€™s affinity for his front camera, though. Almost every video is followed by comments on the extreme close up.
pov: syed saddiq’s phone camera when he ends global warming pic.twitter.com/9km6GFPOsvâ€” Saya tak tanya pun tapi takpe (@marzzt_) October 1, 2019
Although, his flawless skin has also managed to spark some curious skincare addicts.
YB, please drop your skincare routine.â€” Ù‹ (@httpsantha) September 30, 2019

There you have it! TRPâ€™s exploration of 9 times Syed Saddiq got uncomfortably close to the camera to solve our problems.
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5 Places To Eat Under RM10 in the Klang Valley

Feeling the pinch in your spendings recently? Weâ€™ve all been there.
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Not to worry though, as we managed to compile a list of places to get your nomz on for under RM10. You read that right!
1. Boran Street Thai Food (Petaling Jaya)

Picture credit: Taufulou

Feeling up for some Thai? Boran is a great choice to have a fulfilling meal without breaking the bank! Their Minced Basil Pork and Garlic Pork are the main stars of the show, priced only at RM7.90!
What comes with the meal is a bed of fragrant rice, a steaming generous portion of meat, a fried egg, and a slice of cucumber. Sounds like a steal to us!
2. Stuffâ€™d (Kuala Lumpur)

Picture credit: Facebook

Stuffâ€™d serves Mexican cuisines but with a healthy twist to it. Their Tacos and Kebabs are priced at RM8.50 for a hearty helping but our recommendations are to go for the Burrito Bowls. (okay so maybe this one is slightly more than RM10 but for the portion youâ€™re getting, it definitely needs a mention!)
If you can spare an extra RM3, you can get a massive portion of food to keep you filled for the whole day. The best part of all is that itâ€™s healthy, so thereâ€™s no need to feel guilty about it either 😉Â
3. Super Kitchen Chili Pan Mee (Petaling Jaya)

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Ah, itâ€™s almost impossible to live in the city and not run for a bowl of chilli pan mee every now and then. Their classic Dry Chilli Pan Mee is priced at RM7.90 for a bowl and is a crowd favourite.
Delicious, affordable, and readily available in various outlets across Klang Valleyâ€” Super Kitchen Chilli Pan Mee has been in the business since 2004. Family owned and proud; it looks like theyâ€™re here to stay!
4. Ilham Nasi Kukus (Mutiara Damansara)

Picture credit: Facebook

Canâ€™t make a list without some good olâ€™ nasi kukus! Ilham Nasi Kukus in particular has been the talk of the town for the longest of times for its affordable and yummy choices.
Drown yourself in all sorts of choices of curries, gravies, meats, and vegetables from RM7. A must try for nasi kukus lovers!
5. Mansion Tea Stall (Masjid India, KL)

Picture credit: Timeout KL

Not feeling up for something as heavy as rice for your meal? Mansion Tea Stall has you covered with their various selections of roti available. Weâ€™d recommend the Roti Banjir thatâ€™s only priced at RM3!
The choice of various curries are available to dip your roti into as well. Ranging from dhal to sardine curry; youâ€™ll definitely be able to find something that tickles your pickle!

So wipe your tears, broke gang. You can still have yummy food on a budget!
Letâ€™s appreciate one of the many wonders of living in a country where such wonderful food will always be affordable.
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Article by Leyasheena Panicker


Japan’s 1st Nasi Kandar Store In Tokyo Is ALWAYS Sold Out

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It seems that Malaysia’s famous Penang nasi kandar craze has made its way to the busy streets of Tokyo, Japan.

“Zero Two Nasi Kandar Tokyo” recently opened its doors in January and is credited by the Japanese food website, Japanese Heart, as the first-ever nasi kandar speciality store serving authentic Malaysian-Indian cuisine in the country.
The restaurant’s main course is a plate of nasi kandar served with at least six different choices of curry and all-time favourite side dishes like hard-boiled eggs, fried chicken, fried shrimp, squid, lamb cutlets, ladies’ finger and more.
The meals are also served in authentic banana leaves as well as these classic brightly-coloured plastic plates that you’d find in any roadside stall here in Malaysia.
(Credit: ゼロツーナシカンダールトーキョー via Facebook)
Read More: Did You Know That Nasi Kandar Literally Meant Rice Carried On A Pole?
All of the items in the store are said to be halal and they also have a vegetarian menu option available. The vegetables used in Zero Two’s dishes are also fresh and organically sourced straight from farmers in Japan.
Although we couldn’t get much details, the restaurant is apparently run by a man named Tateda, who was taken by the flavours of nasi kandar during his travels to Penang and Kuala Lumpur.
Besides being furnished with Malaysian aesthetics and murals on the walls, the store’s all-Japanese staff also appears to be very friendly and hyped about what they do.
(Credit: ゼロツーナシカンダールトーキョー via Facebook)
And by the looks of the restaurant’s social media pages, the store seems to be a great hit among locals with customers queuing up for meals all day long.
The nasi kandar joint also regularly sells out its meals before they close for the day.
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If you ever find yourself in Japan and craving a plate of nasi kandar, the shop is located near Otemachi and Chiyoda in Tokyo city.
Read More: Turns Out Japan Is So Crazy Over Milo Ais That It Sells Out Everytime & Malaysians Find It Relatable AF

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8 Family Members Feared Drowned After Water Surge At Kemaman Waterfall

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UPDATE:

Buletin TV3 reported that nine bodies have been recovered around 1pm. However, one is still missing.
One of the bodies, identified as Muhammad Haziq Ziqree Karim, 6, was found at Sungai Teladas around 11.05am today. The body was brought to Pusat Kawalan Operasi SAR Balai Polis Air Putih.
Terengganu police chief Datuk Mazli Mazlan said all the bodies were recovered in Sector A and B within 25km from the location of the incident.

Eight members of a family are feared drowned in a water surge at Jeram Mawar waterfall in Air Putih, Kemaman.
Kemaman police chief Superintendent Hanyan Ramlan said 7 of them are family while one is the family’s future son-in-law.
They have been identified as:

Karim Abdullah, 39 (father)
Putri Balqis Izzati, 18
Putri Alleya Maisarah, 16
Putri Nor Fatin, 14
Putri Nurerina Natasya, 10
Muhammad Haziqah Ziqree, 6
Putri Aryana Umaira, 4
Muhammad Fikri Salman, 24 (Puteri Balqis Izzati’s fiancé)

The whole family from Felda Lepar Hilir, Kuantan, were picnicking by the waterfall around 2pm when the incident took place.
The family members who are feared drowned. The bodies of Azizah Eiyi and Muhammad Zulqarnain Hailkal (in circles) have been found. Image: Harian Metro
A mother and her child, Azizah Eiyi, 40, and Muhammad Zulqarnain Hailkal, 11, were found dead on the river bank near the Kampung Laut cemetery and Sungai Air Putih Forest Lake respectively.
The police believe the SYM-type motorcycle and Proton Gen2 found at the location belonged to the family. They also found another motorcycle believed to belong to Muhammad Fikri and Puteri Balqis Izzati.
The search and rescue mission was delayed due to worries that the water surge might return but will resume today morning.
READ MORE: Recreational Activities At Langkawi Beaches To Halt, Weather Warning Issued For Northern States

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Google Maps Helps You Avoid Crowds, Malaysians Love Educational Content On TikTok, & More [TRP Tech Weekly Roundup]

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A lot happened in tech last week. Here are the top 5 stories from TRP Tech for the week of 14 to 20 November, 2021.

Google Maps Adds New Tools To Avoid Crowds And Enjoy The Holiday Season
If you’re thinking of traveling for the holidays or just going out to enjoy the weekend, you might want to install Google Maps on your smart device.
This week Google introduces new features to their map app that lets you know if a place is crowded so you can stay safe and plan your day accordingly.
The Best Browser For Blocking YouTube Ads Now Has A Cryptocurrency Wallet
The best reason to install Brave on your smart device is to watch YouTube on your mobile without the ads.
Now there’s a reason to install it on your desktop too if you’re into crypto currency.
Grab Is Still Experiencing Problems After 24 Hours
Parts of Grab were down for two days this week affecting many users throughout Southeast Asia.
The incident happened only weeks after it’s supposed merger with US-based Altimeter Growth Corp.
A system upgrade was said to be the cause.
Zuckerberg’s Meta Gauntlet Lets You Feel Things That Are Not There
Meta, the parent company of Facebook, showcased their prototype haptic glove this week.
No it’s not a gauntlet Zuckerberg can use to snap privacy out of existence, but it’s something users can wear to feel objects in VR.
The thing is, the folks at HaptX say that Meta copied their tech to make it.
Malaysians Have Been Turning To The Most Unlikely Source For Educational Content & This Is It
Who would have thought that Malaysians are turning TikTok into an educational platform.
#TikTokGuru was one of the top ten performing hashtags on the platform for 2020, with over 10,000 videos created and 4.5 billion views in that year alone.
 This story includes a list of folks you should follow if you want to get smart, on TikTok.

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Mersing Polytechnic Develops Award-Winning E-Filing System To Make Office Work Easier

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Researchers at the Mersing Polytechnic (PMJ) in Johor developed an award-winning Electronic Filing Monitoring System (eFMs) that apparently makes office work a whole lot easier.
An eFMs is essentially a system that organizes files and documents on a computer or an online network. Think of it as a digital library that makes it easier to catalog, store, access, and retrieve information and sensitive items within an organization.
According to the team at PMJ’s Information and Communications Technology Department, the eFMs user-friendly interface makes for a more systematic and efficient workplace by allowing users to monitor and keep track of important information.
The program, which began development in 2018, is also said to come with enhanced security features to protect against cyberattacks.
PMJ’s eFMs had been accredited with several national and international awards including four gold and two silver medals at the Bangkok International Intellectual Property, Invention, Innovation, and Technology Exposition (IPITEX 2020) and top prize at the National Startup Bootcamp and Competition 2019.
Reportedly, PMJ’s revolutionary system is in use at the Jasin Correctional Centre, Melaka.

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Man Creates Portraits Of Malaysian Celebrities With Rubik’s Cubes And The Results Are Amazing

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A Pahang man has taken the Internet on a wild ride of twists and turns with his swift finger movements to create portraits of Malaysian celebrities using close to 400 different Rubik’s cubes.

35-year old Zabli Ab Hadi first went viral last week when he uploaded a 49-second video on his TikTok putting together a portrait of celebrity couple Shuib Sepahtu and his late wife Siti Sarah Raisuddin.
  @abam.takaful Al Fatihah Buat Almarhumah Siti Sarah ##sitisarah ♬ original sound  – dekwaaaaaa
Since the video went viral, he has posted another similar video but this time in response to a request by one of his followers to create one of Siti Nurhaliza, who was affectionately referred to as “Tokti”.
An accidental Internet hit
His portrait of Shuib and Siti Sarah has since received 276K views and took him by surprise as he claims he only uploaded the video after people had asked him to teach them how to upload videos on social media.
Zabli, who is a manager of the Kampung Pianggu Internet Centre in Rompin, has been solving cubes since he was 14, hence why it’s only natural to share his interest in the form of content.
I only knew the video had gone viral that night after being told by a friend, but I did not take it seriously. The next day I was surprised to see it had garnered tens of thousands of likes and shares.Zabli Ab Hadi to Bernama
RM2,000 of savings to fuel his passion
Thanks to a very supporting wife, Zabli used RM2,000 of the couples’ savings to buy 400 cubes online to create his passion project of producing portraits.
He explains in a video the Siti Nurhaliza portrait took 391 cubes and took 3-4 hours to complete, which was similarly the amount of time and cubes it took for the Shuib and Siti Sarah portrait.
(Credit: abam.takaful / TikTok)
How does he do it?
When watching Zabli’s fingers quickly spinning around the cubes, you’d think it was magic not only to arrange the colours accordingly but to know where to place them too.
And magicians never reveal their secrets, right?
Except Zabli is no magician, and cubing in general takes years of practice, muscle memory and understanding the cube algorithms that makes it look easy.
So, how does he do it? For one, it requires homework like finding the picture you want to turn into a portrait, then using photo editing software like Adobe Photoshop so you can enlarge the photo to see the pixel arrangement.
The photo is then changed to the four colour tones due to the limited colours on the cubes.
Zabli then counts the number of cubes and the colour arrangements through the pixels.
Because the portrait is based on the arrangement of pixels, the final portrait looks clearer if seen at a distance or through photos taken of it.
Will he take commissions?
Since Zabli’s videos have gone viral, there have been many requests to produce portraits.
He tells Bernama that he may consider it, though it will involve additional costs like sheet glass and framing.
His biggest worry? If the arrangement of the cubes collapses during delivery!
Yikes, wouldn’t that be a cubing nightmare!

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Ampang Targeted To Become A City By Next Year

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Ampang is targeted to achieve city status by 2021, which would make it the 17th city in Malaysia.
Who said what:  Ampang Member of Parliament, who is also the Housing & Local Government Minister, Zuraida Kamaruddin announced that Ampang is on its way to city status following rapid development. She revealed that the Ampang Jaya Municipal Council recorded annual revenue over RM100 million with a population of more than 500,000 people.
How did it get here: Malaysia has been leading the urbanisation race in East Asia, with Seremban achieving city status in January 2020 and Subang Jaya’s upgrade into a full-fledged city by October 2020. Malaysia currently has 16 cities.
Why it matters: The World Bank estimates that Malaysia’s urban population has increased from 10 million people to over 15 million between the years 2000 and 2010 alone, making us one of the most urbanized countries in the East Asian region behind Japan, South Korea, and Singapore. A new city would mean a new urban centre with enough facilities to accommodate at least 300,000 people in terms of business, education and public facilities.
Read more:
Ampang targeting to be a city next year – Zuraida (Bernama)
Subang Jaya Is Finally Turning Into A City In 2020 (TRP)
Bye-Bye Kampung? Malaysia Is Leading The Urbanisation Race In East Asia (TRP)

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Malaysian Businessman ‘Fat Leonard’ In US Navy Graft Scandal Is On The Run

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A Malaysian businessman, Leonard Glenn Francis, who was charged in 2015 with bribing US Navy officials for their influence and military intelligence, has escaped house arrest by cutting off his monitoring anklet, reported Free Malaysia Today.

Leonard, popularly known as ‘Fat Lenord’ was believed to have cut off his GPS anklet sometime Sunday morning.
The San Diego police were alerted by the incident when police personnel who were tasked to perform a welfare check on Leonard last Sunday found that he was no longer there.
Award-winning journalist Tom Wright had also tweeted the incident.
Get onto FAT LEONARD. A Malaysian, he's just ESCAPED FROM DETENTION IN THE U.S. Big story in the U.S. but virtually uncovered in Malaysia. He's from Penang (like Jho Low), and, from today, also on the run from justice. Our podcast (we smuggled a mic in): https://t.co/0HhXcweKkd— Tom Wright (@TomWrightAsia) September 6, 2022
Leonard, who ran a military contracting firm, Glenn Defense Marine Asia, from Singapore, was arrested in San Diego in 2013.
In 2015, he was charged with bribing US Navy officials for their influence and access to military intelligence, allowing him to earn millions of dollars from navy contracts. He pleaded guilty to all charges including swindling the navy out of at least US$35 million in overcharges.
In exchange for navy contracts, Leonard would offer US naval officers cash, gourmet food, expensive cigars, rare cognac and also hold wild sex parties in fancy hotels for the military personnel.
Leonard was sent to prison for his crime but was released in 2018 to serve a house arrest due to health issues.
The Penang-born businessman’s sentencing had been set for 22 September.
According to the report, Leonard’s sentencing date had been put off for years for his cooperation with US federal prosecutors who continued to build cases against several other individuals – including high-ranking US Navy officers –  who were involved in the scheme.

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5 Malaysian-made cartoons that deserve more recognition

There’s nothing that can really compare with good home-cooked food. Our mother’s fried rice beats a fancy restaurant dinner of chicken with avocado and some type of cheese any night of the week.
Similarly, Malaysian-made cartoons hold a special place in our hearts. Some really are on par with anything else the world has to offer and others, well… We as a people and a country grew up with them.
So here are 5 Malaysian-made cartoons, in no particluar order, that deserve more recognition.
Hikayat Sang Kancil

These animated shorts aired on RTM in the 1990s  and were based on traditional Malaysian tales. They lasted around 5 to 10 minutes and usually had some kind of lesson at the end.

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They were directed by a pioneer of Malaysian animation, Hassan Abd Muthalib and produced by  Filem Negara.

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Les’ Copaque Production (we’ll come back to them later) have remade something similar with modern animation methods, but these are still a classic.

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And someone has uploaded a couple of episodes onto YouTube.

 Usop Santorian

Very racially diverse cast you have there.(Pic via Sejarah.my)

Labeled as Malaysia’s First Animated Series, Usop Santorian is about a boy named Usop who lives in Kampung Parit Sonto, Johor.
Usop’s friends are Abu, Dol, Ah Kim, Vellu and Singh, but he also has an older brother and sister.
They are based on the comics by the legendary Ibrahim Anon. You might know him better as Ujang.

They were directed by Kamn Ismail and published by Kharisma Pictures Sdn Bhd.
Usop Santorian aired on RTM from 1996 to 1998 and brought back in 2009 on TV9.
Anak-anak Sidek

(Pic via TheHive)

This was a series of cartoons on RTM from 1999 till 2003, based on a family of real Malaysian badminton champions, the 5 Sidek brothers.
Most of the series shows the tough training their father, Haji Sidek, put them through.
Eventually, all that hard training paid off as Malaysia won the Thomas Cup in 1992 and all of Haji Sidek’s sons became badminton coaches.

There was also a bunch of side characters that, looking back, didn’t really make sense.

The series was directed by Shadan Hashim, almost all the brothers were executive producers and it ran for 39 episodes over 3 seasons.
Kampung Boy

Kampung Boy is the story of Mat and his life in the village and it first aired in 1997.
Aside from Mat, there is the character of his younger sister, Ana, his parents, Yap and Yah, and Yap’s mother Opah.
Mat also has friends; Bo and Tak, Normah, and Mrs Hew who is a teacher.
It was adapted from the best-selling graphic novel The Kampung Boy which was published in 1979 and is the work of local cartoonist Datuk Mohammad Nor bin Mohammad Khalid who you know as Lat.
What you might not have known was that it came about after a conversation between Malaysian tycoon T. Ananda Krishnan and Lat in 1993.

That’s Lat on the left, and Ananda Krishnan on the right.

Upin & Ipin

Upin & Ipin is a series of animated shorts produced by Les’ Copaque Production starting in 2007.
Upin and Ipin are twins who live a village with their elder sis Ros and grandmother Uda.
The twins are only in kindergarten and have friends Mei Mei, Jarjit Singh, Ehsan and his cousin Fizi, and Mail.
Other people in the village include Tok Dalang Ranggi, Muthu and son Rajoo, Salleh/Sally, Ah Tong and Susanti.
It started with just 6 episodes on TV9, teaching kids about the significance of the Muslim holy month of Ramadhan.
Now it’s on the Disney Channel Asia and is Malaysia’s longest-running animated series to-date.

It’s also surprisingly inclusive.

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Get Paid RM3,000 As A Sleep Executive For This Mattress Company

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Looking for your dream job? Are you tired and wish you could get paid for sleeping?

There are so many punny ways to tell you but if we’re straight-shooting, mattress company Sonno is looking to hire someone in Malaysia to sleep on their mattress and they’ll pay you!
After all we’ve been through these last couple of years, sleeping on the job (literally) sure sounds nice.

What’s the catch?
According to their website, they need help to share how the pandemic has changed your sleep and how they can help you sleep better. Your insight will also help others get more restful sleep too.
What’s required?
The Sleep Executive will need to:
Have a passion for sleep.Be social media savvy.Be a good communicator.Have a fun personality.
What the Sleep Executive will be doing
Sleep continuously for 8 hours every night for 100 nights.Come up with creative content about their sleeping habits.Record and document your sleep journey on social media.
Perks

Aside from getting paid RM3,000 to sleep, you will also get to work from your dream location – your own bedroom.
In addition, the Sleep Executive will get an upgraded Sonno Sleep Set which includes 1x Sonno Queen Original Mattress, 2x Pillows, 1x Sonno Bed Sheet Set, 1x Bolster.
Don’t worry about having to return everything after because the sleep set is yours to keep forever!
Give me that dream job now!
If you think you have what it takes to be Sonno’s next Sleep Executive, apply here.
Applications are open now until 19 September 2021.
Get ready to fill in your personal details like name, email and address where you’d like the sleep set shipped to.
Determine which social media profile you’re proudest of and be prepared to share the URL as well. You’ll need to include how many followers you have too.
Don’t forget to update your resume because you’ll need to upload that.
And finally, get ready to answer questions about what you like about Sonno and why you’d make the best Sleep Executive.

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How China dominates Malaysia’s shopping behaviour on 11.11

The power of China’s economic market is staggering. The country manufactures more than 30% of the world’s stuff. That’s the total global production, with goods that reach the shores of every single country in the world.
In fact, most of the goods you can find in Malaysia come from China, no matter where you shop.
In 2018 alone, China imports into Malaysia were worth US$43.32 billion, 33% of which were electrical and electronic equipment.

It’s really a LOT of packages, guys.(Picture credit: CaiXin Global)

Suffice to say, if you are shopping online, chances are that your item is from China.
So how did 11.11 become the largest online sale in the world?
11.11 started in 1993, when students of Nanjing University celebrated their singledom together. The number 1 resembles an individual (“single”) person each, which is why that date was chosen.
In 2009, Alibaba Group held the first ever Double Eleven Shopping Festival on their online shopping website TaoBao. Customer response was overwhelming.
All these packages, and yours is somewhere in the corner.(Picture credit: TIME)
Since then, they have increased the festivities each year, trademarked the term “Double Eleven”, and the rest is history.
What about Malaysia?
Malaysia is no different. Each year, 11.11 sales get bigger and crazier, with the sale being included in brick-and-mortar stores as well.
Last year, in 2018, Lazada broke 2017’s 11.11 sales record in just 9 hours.

Post offices get filled to the brim with parcels on 11.11 back in 2018.(Picture credit: Facebook)

It shows a significant change in how Malaysians have embraced online shopping, opting to make large-scale purchases online as well.
Would you have ever considered buying a car through Lazada before? Well, in 2018, there were 11 units of special edition Volkswagen Polo Black & White that were immediately sold out under a minute!

Imagine having the confidence to buy a whole Volkswagen from an online shopping app. Would your grandparents have believed you?(Picture credit: Paul Tan)

This year, Shopee took it one step further by introducing sales on 9.9 and 10.10 as well! (We can only assume they will have a sale on 12.12 too!)
What started out as a online shopping sale for single people is now a gigantic month-long advertising campaign involving brands, merchandise, and influencers.
Lazada, following in its parent company Alibaba’s footsteps, have decided to bring the 11.11 celebration to even greater heights this year.

Lazada don’t play around with 11.11.(Picture credit: Lazada)

This year, they will have a concert by kpop girl band Apink, a live game show, a slew of new international and local acts, and numerous unbeatable deals for the one-day sale.
The excitement for 11.11 is palpable. Many Malaysians are finding it difficult to avoid all the chatter and talk around the one-day behemoth of a sale.

Good morning everyone! Now repeat after me..
Just because itâ€™s on sale, doesnâ€™t mean I need it. Just because itâ€™s on sale, doesnâ€™t mean I need it. Just because itâ€™s on sale, doesnâ€™t mean I need it. Just because itâ€™s on sale, doesnâ€™t mean I need it.
— â€¢ (@zazerrss) November 1, 2019

No matter how you may want to save your money, 11.11 is here to slay (your wallet).

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“Apologise Or Face Legal Action” Zaid & Partners Tell Malaysian Bar President

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Malaysian Bar president Karen Cheah has until Friday (2 September) to retract a press statement and apologise to Datuk Zaid Ibrahim and two other lawyers in his firm – Liew Teck Huat and Rueben Mathiavanam – or face legal action from the trio.

According to The Star, the three lawyers from Messrs Zaid Ibrahim, Suflan TH Liew and Partners demanded a “full and unequivocal retraction and apology” from Cheah as the statement she issued was “grave and serious libel” of their conduct.
The group also seeks for Cheah not to repeat such statements concerning the lawyers in the future, for compensation of reasonable costs and expenses.
They said that Cheah’s statement issued on 19 August “falsely and maliciously” contained paragraphs concerning their conduct in appeal in the Federal Court.
The Edge reported that Cheah’s statement implied that the three senior members of the Malaysian Bar had deliberately acted unprofessionally by accepting the brief to Najib’s case with an improper agenda to abuse the court process.
She also implied that they accepted the brief with the ulterior motive of undermining the justice system by resorting to unscrupulous strategies.
Her press statement was covered by several news agencies including The Edge, Malay Mail and The Star.
Zaid firm had briefly represented incarcerated former premier Datuk Seri Najib Razak between 25 July and 18 August with an experienced lawyer from another firm, Hisyam Teh Poh Teik was roped in to lead the counsel after Najib had discarded his long-time lawyer Tan Sri Muhammad Shafee Abdullah of Messrs Shafee & Co.
However, Zaid’s firm was dismissed by Najib after the Malaysian Federal Court rejected several attempts to postpone the case as the new defence team sought more time to prepare the argument for the appellant.
The apex court would on 23 August affirmed the conviction and sentence that was imposed on Najib for misappropriating funds from the SRC International Sdn Bhd.
Najib had been found guilty of one count of abuse of power, three counts of money laundering and three counts of criminal breach of trust linked to the SRC scandal by the Kuala Lumpur High Court in July 2020.
Following the verdict, he was imposed with 12 years of jail time and a fine of RM210 million.
Najib is now serving his prison sentence in Kajang Prison.
READ MORE: Najib Is Going To Jail After Failing His Final Appeal

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Now, MCMC Is Investigating TM For Giving Lower Unifi Upload Speeds Than Advertised

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After news broke that Telekom Malaysia (TM) had reduced the upload speed by 50% on their latest 500Mbps Unifi fibre broadband plan, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has launched an investigation.

In a statement released today, MCMC explained that it had received consumer complaints against the telco for offering upload speeds of 100Mbps instead of 200Mbps as initially advertised.
Consumers had noticed that the package details on TM’s official sales website had changed on 2nd September with the upload speed reduced by half.
The before (left) and after (right) upload speeds advertised on Unifi’s 500Mbps plan.(Credit: SoyaCincau.com)
If the preliminary investigation finds that there are elements that violate the interests of consumers, MCMC will not hesitate to take action against service providers.Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission.
MCMC also ensures that the investigation will be fair and transparent, with the Communications and Multimedia Act (AKM) 1998 enforces the rights and interests of telecommunication service users.
SoyaCincau.com, who was the first to point out this change, noted that TM had “quietly reduced the upload speed of its 500Mbps plan from 200Mbps to 100Mbps.”
Unifi later explained that it was an error on the portal and promotional material, and thus there was “no change to the upload speed configuration for its existing Unifi 500Mbps package”.
READ MORE: FYI, TM Has Reduced Upload Speed By 50% On Their 500Mbps Unifi Plan

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I Have Never Neglected My Duties, Says Singer Sam Of Bunkface

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Malaysian singer Sam Bunkface has refused to remain silent over the accusations made by his ex-wife, Aida Azira Hussin regarding alleged neglect of responsibility towards their only child, Maleeq.

Shamsul Anuar Baharom, or better known as Sam Bunkface, said that he needed to speak out to clear his name and family.
In a video shared on Instagram, which has since gone viral on social media platforms, Sam said:
I have never neglected my responsibility and child support even for a month. I am ready to pay more and take care of Maleeq for two weeks, taking turns with Aida every month.Sam Bunkface via Instagram
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The 35-year-old singer also commented on the reason for submitting an application to amend their child support two years ago, from RM1,300 to a more affordable amount.
Maleeq’s care is equal, I take care of him for two weeks, Aida for two weeks in a month. Doesn’t it make sense? I requested this amendment during the Movement Control Order (MCO) season, when my source of income was very limited and my business has been affected for over two years.Sam Bunkface via Instagram
He added:
Even though my responsibilities increased and the MCO continued, I still carried out my responsibilities by taking care of Maleeq for two weeks without fail, while the maintenance was still paid every month.The cost of me taking care of Maleeq for two weeks is about RM250, why does she need RM1,300?Sam Bunkface via Instagram
Furthermore, Sam also revealed that he had not seen his son for quite some time due to Aida moving Maleeq to Melaka without his consent.
The last time I saw Maleeq was on 19 December last year. I haven’t seen him in three months. That is because there are obstacles. Aida has moved Maleeq to Masjid Tanah, Melaka since July last year without my permission and knowledge. A month later I asked where Maleeq was, she replied ‘talk to my lawyer’. I was worried so I sent a letter to her lawyer, but there was no response. After being asked several times, Aida told me Maleeq was in Melaka.Sam Bunkface via Instagram
Sam added that the problem is that Aida works in Kuala Lumpur, so the one looking after their son is her mother.
Despite this she still looks forward to such a high alimony.Sam Bunkface via Instagram
Since going viral, the video also gained several comments criticizing Aida for her actions.
Twitter user @maimaimai95 said:
I’m all for supporting women, but some women can be so vile and evil when it comes to parental alienation. There are many cases I’ve known of where the mothers would manipulate things to alienate the child/children from their fathers. Even when the dads are responsible fathers. Some men memang dayus and don’t make an effort to be responsible fathers. But other men are good fathers that were denied from being one because their ex pulls up this “the father doesn’t make an effort to be a father” sob story card. He pays for ample custody, kan? Nak apa lagi?@maimaimai95 via Twitter
She added:
I pity their child sebab this will cause him many psychological and emotional issues as he grows up. He’ll think his parents neglected him, that his dad distanced himself from him, and many more. Tak kesian ke buat anak macam tu?@maimaimai95 via Twitter
Another Twitter user @webarebears001 said:
The divorce aside, his son has to stay with his mum for 2 weeks and his dad for 2 weeks. Anyone ever imagine how a child would undergo such a situation? Cos of his parents. True what people say, we can’t choose who our parents are but we certainly can choose our life partner.@webarebears001 via Twitter

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Selangor Announces A Modified Version Of CMCO For Reopening Of Economy

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While most of the other states decided to decline to reopen their own economy, Selangor had opted to implement a modified version of the conditional movement control order (CMCO)
In a press release on 3 May, Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari announced that the state government had had a series of meetings and discussion before and after the announcement of the CMCO by Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on 1 May.
The meetings involved the Selangor National Security Council, Selangor Covid-19 Task Force (STFC) and the mayor, among others and focused on preparing a guideline for the state, specifically in the terms of reopening the economy.
Based on the discussion, the state government decided to implement a modified CMCO with the addition of the following details:
(Credit: Malay Mail)
1. Food Industry
Restaurants, traders and businesses with premises are allowed to operate from 4 May 2020, with the condition that only take away and delivery services are provided from 7am to 10pm.
Meanwhile, businesses with no premises such as roadside stalls and food trucks are only allowed to start operations after 12 May 2020 to allow the local authorities and business owners sufficient time to prepare for social distancing and contact tracing practices.
Morning and night markets, as well as carnivals, Ramadan bazaars, and Aidilfitri bazaars are not allowed to operate as per instructions by the Federal government.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
2. Construction industry
The construction industry is allowed to operate at maximum capacity, as long as the companies prepare a Covid-19 Infectious Disease Control Action Plan, which will require approval from the local authorities.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
3. Social and recreational activities
For the social sector, the public is allowed to exercise in open spaces and community parks as long as they maintain social distancing.
Activities at public parks such as Tasik Shah Alam, Taman Jaya, and Tasik Cempaka are not allowed. All indoor recreational and sporting activities such as indoor swimming pools and gyms must remain closed.
Hiking activities such as those at Bukit Gasing is also not allowed. The local authorities will issue a notice listing all public parks that are prohibited to the public during the CMCO.
(Credit: National Security Council Telegram)
For the time being, this decision will apply to the whole of Selangor except those considered red zones such as Selayang Baru.
Other areas and scopes not mentioned here will be based on the guidelines previously provided by the National Security Council.
All sectors are urged to practice safety measures to prevent the spread of Covid-19 such as wearing face masks, frequently washing your hands and avoid touching your face.

Kerajaan Negeri Selangor melaksanakan Perintah Kawalan Pergerakan Bersyarat Diubahsuai (PKPBD) bagi memastikan pengimbangan antara keperluan ekonomi dan keselamatan rakyat. Berikut adalah senarai perintah yang diubahsuai. Kerajaan Negeri turut mewajibkan penggunaan topeng muka. pic.twitter.com/f7ut6OhpPo— Amirudin Shari (@AmirudinShari) May 3, 2020

The state government also announced that they will be introducing a comprehensive contact tracing system which will be revealed tomorrow.
These amendments were made to ensure a â€œsoft landingâ€ approach to the Covid-19 pandemic, taking into account both the economic needs and the welfare of the people.

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Mounting Criticism Over Handling Of Bella, Rina Harun Insists Her Ministry Did What They Could

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The Ministry of Women, Family and Community Development (KPWKM) denies being careless in the case of Bella, the teenage girl with Down syndrome who was abused.

Its Minister, Datuk Seri Rina Harun, said that the actions taken were to deprive the adopted child’s right of custody to the founder of Rumah Bonda, Siti Bainun Ahd Razali, last year.
She said, apart from that, they also confiscated the care home and issued a compound in July last year.
We have given emotional guidance because Bella is quite traumatized; we need to make sure she is healthier in terms of physical and emotional condition.Datuk Seri Rina Harun on what her ministry is doing to help Bella.
Her ministry is also tightening the law for eligible and suitable people when it comes to child custody.
Several amendments have been implemented so that things like this do not happen again, she said.
READ MORE: Rina Harun Slammed By Netizens For Photo Op With Bella, They Say That She’s Not Doing Her Job
Netizens poured cold water on Rina’s pavement cleaning ‘stunt’ in 2021.
On why she had been silent on the issue, Rina said it was to safeguard the well-being and safety of the teenager.
She said there are things which had not been made known, but it does not mean that her ministry has not done anything nor take any action.
We need to save Bella and ensure her well-being; we also want the perpetrators to be punished accordingly.Datuk Seri Rina Harun explaining that her ministry had been looking out for Bella all along.
Netizens have continued to accuse Rina and her ministry of neglect over the handling of Bella.
Rina had also been accused of riding on the issue to boost her image.
READ MORE: Rina Harun Bullied Online: Offensive Edits Made To The Women’s Minister’s Wikipedia Page

Children Court Adviser Is Co-Founder Of Rumah Bonda
In a related development, the online petition to sack Syed Azmi Alhabshi as court adviser on child issues for the Kuala Lumpur courts has gotten over 111,000 signatures.
The petition also urged Rina’s ministry to end the appointment of the social activist as trustee of the National Welfare Foundation (YKN).
Netizens felt that Syed Azmi should no longer be organizing charity activities and fundraising through community donations.
PENAMATAN LANTIKAN SYED AZMI SEBAGAI: PENASIHAT MBKK WPKL & PEMEGANG AMANAH YKN KPWKM – Sign the Petition!q Demi adik bella we will make world better #Justiceforbella https://t.co/8bg4kRUEy7 via @Change— ꪶⅈꪀꪖ (@___syaf) April 7, 2022
Senator Ras Adiba Radzi, who represents the Persons with Disabilities (PwD) community in the Dewan Negara, was among those who supported the move.
Ras Adiba said it was due to integrity issues and conflicts of interest involving Syed Azmi as the latter is co-founder of Rumah Bonda, where Bella was housed.

She said the matter will be brought to the attention of Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Wan Junaidi Tuanku Jaafar.

Syed Azmi is a social activist passionate about doing charity and community work.
The cases he handled received the attention of many parties, ranging from cases involving families to fighting for the rights and fate of children and adolescents.
He also looked into the issue of discarding and selling babies and paedophilia.
Syed Azmi was appointed as the Children Court of the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur adviser on 12 October 2021 under Subsection 11 (2) of the Children Act 2001 (Act 611).
The role of the Children Court adviser is to advise the court or the Children Court Magistrate.
Magistrates are also required to obtain and record the opinion of each adviser before a sentence is meted out to a child offender.

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Missing Kids Alert System Should Be Better, Says MP After Local Residents Still Unaware Of Missing Kuching Child

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Recently, Malaysia has been served with breaking news of a missing four-year-old boy named Eric Chang Wei Jie in Bintawa, Kuching, Sarawak. The boy was noticed to be missing around 9 am on 7 March from their house at Taman Riverview, Bintawa. A police report was filed on the same day by his family around 7.42 pm. A NUR (National Urgent Response) Alert was given out by the police to notify the public about the kid’s disappearance.

However, Kuching MP, Kelvin Yii Lee Wuen, suggested that the NUR alert system should be upgraded urgently according to recent technology.
He expressed his opinions in a tweet saying that we should be receiving more NUR Alerts rather than unnecessary SMS spam from MKN.

**We should be receiving more NUR Alerts that can save lives rather than unnecessary SMS spam from MKN**There has to be an urgent improvement in the NUR Alert to make it more accessible when it comes to missing children. pic.twitter.com/HWJakiZFli— Kelvin yii (@Kelvinyii88) March 10, 2022

Why Should It Be Upgraded?
Kelvin Yii found out that the alert and awareness of the missing child is not widespread, even among the residents of the area.
He further stated that currently, the accessibility of this NUR Alert is very limited as he himself had double-checked with multiple people that live around in the Bintawa area and found out that they themselves have not received any alerts regarding the Eric case.
The NUR alerts need to be in a text message form, sent to us via our phones, like how MKN spams are. This is to ensure a wider public target is reached to increase the chances of the child being saved.
Such alert is also important to inform the public to keep a good lookout and this is the best weapon to limit movements of alleged abductors and even deter anyone from planning any abductions.Kelvin Yii
What Is A NUR Alert?
A NUR Alert is a system to notify the public of missing children aged 12 and below so that swift action can be taken to locate missing children. Before this, the NUR Alert was dubbed as NURIN (Nationwide Urgent Response Information Network) Alert, named after the child murder victim, Nurin Jazlin Jazimin.
The NUR alert was proposed to be on the public’s SMS and MMS before, but it required the person to accept or decline the permission of such alerts being sent on their phones. The Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) announced that cellular users must first choose to accept the NUR Alerts before those kinds of announcements can be sent.
This for me creates all kinds of barriers and limits the outreach of this alert which is the most important factor for it to be effective and quick. Instead we receive all kinds of unnecessary SMS from MKN and even SMS promoting Keluarga Malaysia events on without consent.When it comes to saving children’s lives, they create barriers, but when it comes to government propaganda and unnecessary SMS, they send anyways without our consent.Kelvin Yii
These kinds of spam are sometimes beneficial, but a NUR alert like this one could be more beneficial. (Credit: @amirimran99, @MrsLily / Twitter)
This Information Should Not Only Be Accessed By Different Enforcement Agencies
The MP said that a single platform should exist and be accessed directly not just by different enforcement agencies but also by shopping malls, banks, elected representatives’ offices, cinemas, members of the public and more.
This is because, for example, malls can show the announcements on their notice boards and banks can show them on the ATM screens like a pop-up ad before the public can withdraw their money.
All obstacles like consent procedures should be removed in these types of emergencies so that the public can be aware of the announcements fast. He believes that the public will understand and be supportive to receive news alerts such as these to save a child’s life rather than receiving all kinds of unnecessary spam and government propaganda.
That is why the whole NUR Alert system must be significantly improved as every second counts when it comes to saving a child’s life. We hope for the best and pray for safe return of little EricKelvin Yii
Updates On The Eric Case
In a recent update reported by The Borneo Post, 4 individuals were arrested by the Kuching Police to assist the investigation of the disappearance of Eric Chang Wei Jie.
“Two males and two females aged 24 to 49 were tested positive for drugs (syabu) and had prior criminal records,” said Kuching Police Chief ACP Ashmon Bajah.
The police have formed a special task force to find Eric.
To this date, the little boy is still missing and he was last seen in a dark blue round neck t-shirt with black knee-length shorts. If any of you have information on the little boy, do contact Insp Hasmah Binti Abdul Jalil @ 013-6852210 or IPD Kuching, Sarawak @ 08-2244444.

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Family Of Klang Girl Who Passed Away Declines Condolences Money

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The family members of a 22-year-old girl from Klang, who recently died, have declined condolence money from netizens.
Instead, they asked netizens to donate to charity organizations in need in the name of the girl, Ang Hui Enn.
Her cousin posted on her Facebook that the family members are doing fine.

At the same time, the cousin requested the public to stop calling the family members, especially Hui Enn’s mother.
The public is also asked not to speculate and spread rumours.
A Tragic Story
Hui Enn was reported missing recently after leaving her home in Taman Sentosa, Klang.
According to her brother Wei Hang, he realized his sister was not at home and tried to contact her without success before realizing that her mobile phone was in the room.
Wei Hang then checked the phone’s contents and was surprised to find a note written in Chinese stating that she wanted to commit suicide outside the house without inconveniencing others.
Worried about his younger sister’s safety, Wei Hang immediately made a report at the Klang police station.
He also sought help on social media.
After more than 24 hours, the authorities found the victim dead near her residence.
Sin Chew reported that Hui Enn was found less than 300 meters away from her home.
Police arriving at the scene where Hui Enn was found. (Pix: Sin Chew)
When the family members who received the news rushed to the scene, they burst into tears and couldn’t accept Hui En’s departure.
At the same time, the family also prevented the media from filming the incident.
Meanwhile, her family members thanked the authorities and the public on social media for helping them.
However, the exact cause of the victim’s death is unknown, and the police have not issued any statement regarding the case.
The incident had divided opinions among netizens.
Some had been criticised for their lack of empathy and sensitivity when commenting about the deceased.
At the same time, many expressed their condolences and said that emotional well-being is a significant health concern often overlooked.

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JKR Closes Batang Kali – Genting Road, Public Told Not To Fly Drones Over Landslide Area

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The Public Works Department (JKR) announced that the Jalan Batang Kali – Genting route has been closed on the orders of the Hulu Selangor District Police Headquarters.

The closure was made due to a landslide near the location and to facilitate rescue work for the victims.
READ MORE: 8 Remains Recovered, 60 Rescued So Far In Batang Kali Landslide
JKR suggested an alternative route for affected road users.
From Batang Kali, road users can take the Jalan Ulu Yam – Batu Caves route to Gombak and head to the Karak Highway to reach Genting.
In the meantime, JKR is monitoring the scene and waiting for further instructions from the police.

Freeze On Eco-Tourism Activities
Meanwhile, all campsites and water recreation areas around Batang Kali are ordered to close immediately until further notice, according to the Minister of Home Affairs, Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution.
Saifuddin said he had informed the Head of the Hulu Selangor Regional Police (KPD), Superintendent Suffian Abdullah, to stop all camping activities.
We have asked the KPD to immediately issue new directives for all camp site owners not to accept camp visitors until they are notified further.Minister of Home Affairs Datuk Seri Saifuddin Nasution on the
Semua tapak perkhemahan, kawasan rekreasi air di sekitar Batang Kali diarah tutup serta-merta sehingga diberitahu kelak – Menteri Dalam NegeriVideo : Lokasi tanah runtuh di Father’s Organic Farm, Gohtong Jaya, Batang Kali. pic.twitter.com/dwkXWjpinF— Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) December 16, 2022
Ecotourism & Conservation Society Malaysia (Ecomy) chief executive officer Andrew Sebastian said caution has to be taken to ensure the safety of the public and users, especially during monsoon season.
He said the monsoon season is very pronounced in Malaysia with rains and floods.
The situation is made worse by rampant land clearing in the highlands, which has resulted in a tremendous amount of soil erosion.
So, in that sense, although I empathize that resort operators who want to take advantage of the holiday season, the government must act to stop and freeze all forms of nature-based tourism, especially for the month of December and January.Environmentalist and eco-tourism advocate Sebastian Andrew to TRP on the need to freeze eco-tourism activities in the highlands, where the terrain is steep.
 Special Malaysia Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (SMART) working at site of the landslide disaster in Jalan Genting, Batang Kali. (Pix: BH)
No Fly Zone
Meanwhile, the Civil Aviation Authority of Malaysia (CAAM) issued a notice saying that no drones are allowed at the disaster site.
The move is presumably a gentle reminder to the public and media practitioners gathering at Gohtong Jaya as they are not allowed to enter the area.
The landslide is about 4 to 5 km from the Gohtong Jaya town centre, reachable to consumer drones, especially if operated using FCC mod.
The FCC mod, prohibited in some countries, allows the drone to bypass restrictions and turn its radios to full power.
CAAM mengucapkan takziah kepada keluarga mangsa kejadian tanah runtuh di sebuah tapak perkhemahan di Batang Kali, Selangor. Semoga usaha menyelamat & pencarian mangsa dipermudahkan. #LaranganDron #TanahRuntuhhttps://t.co/fKzkLP64BPFoto – @APMtwiter pic.twitter.com/eb5BZHwFqO— CAA Malaysia (@CAA_Malaysia) December 16, 2022
CAAM said the prohibition is to avoid any untoward incident, especially involving the safety and security of the public and rescue teams conducting search and rescue (SAR) operations at the scene of the incident.
The use of drones without approval is also feared to interfere with drone monitoring activities by the Malaysian Fire and Rescue Department (JBPM) and SAR operations from the air using helicopters.
All drone activities in the country are subject to Section 4 of the Civil Aviation Act 1969 (Act 3); Regulation 98, Regulation 140-144, Malaysian Civil Aviation Regulations (MCAR 2016) and Civil Aviation Directives (CADs).

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The Vegetarian Place That Even Meat-Eaters Would Love: Jujube Vegetarian House

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Jujube Vegetarian House comes highly recommended by vegetarians, so I decided to give it a shot. With four outlets around Klang Valley, it wasn’t too hard to find one near me.

The Subang outlet is vibrant and clean, with a bright (and very green) sort of interior design. They even took over the walkway with a carpet of artificial grass and 2-3 tables for extra outdoor seating! It usually gets really crowded during dinner, so the extra tables do help.
Jujube Vegetarian House has a grassy outdoors dining area too.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Jujube’s menu is quite extensive, from noodles to rice and more. In fact, you will be forgiven for not realizing that this place is vegetarian, as its menu features mostly Chinese dishes such as bak kut teh, fish head bee hoon soup, sweet & sour pork rice, and more.
Rest assured, however, that all the “meat” used are mock meats, and lacto-vegetarians or vegans even have the option to ask for no eggs in any of the dishes.
Each dish came with a bowl of brown rice.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The Taste Test
We tried their highly recommended bak kut teh and a new menu item, special butter fish with rice.
The bak kut teh came in a claypot, filled with plenty of ingredients such as enokki, wood ear,  and lions mane mushrooms, tofu puffs and skin, mock meat pieces, and yau mak.
Plenty of filling ingredients to go with a nicely flavoured bak kut teh soup.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
The herbal soup is packed with flavour, and salty enough to go great with rice. With the generous portion of vegetables and protein, it really does feel like a balanced meal.
The new special butter fish features a fragrant buttery sauce with lots of curry leaves and pieces of mock fish that are surprisingly firm and with a crispy seaweed skin.
The butter sauce is a rich dark yellow.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
Of course, the soul of the dish stems from the butter sauce, which is thick, rich, and leaves you wanting more.
The Verdict
Jujube Vegetarian House serves flavourful dishes in big portions, with enough ‘meaty’ ingredients like mushrooms and firm mock meat to make the meal satisfying.
Lots of mushrooms to go around, too.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
It is popular with vegetarians, but even non-vegetarians will enjoy the great flavours and filling portions.
Other notable signatures include pan mee in soup and with dry chili (made with vegetarian anchovies and mock minced meat), and vegetarian nasi lemak with a great curry.
Jujube Vegetarian HouseAvailable in Subang Jaya SS14, Menjalara Kepong Maluri, Taman Fadason Kepong, Yulek Cheras
Open daily 10:30am – 4pm and 5pm – 9.30pm

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GE15 Nomination Day: As It Unfolds

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Nomination day for the 15th General Election (GE15) is underway across 222 parliamentary constituencies in the country.

While political parties have been announcing their candidates over the past week, it all boils down to today, whether or not their nomination papers are accepted by the Election Commission (EC) and if there are anymore individuals springing surprise nominations.
The nomination kicked off at 9am and eyes are on several hot seats such as Sungai Buloh, Batu, Rembau and Tambun.

10.25am: In Bandar Tun Razak, three candidates have filed their nomination papers; Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail from PKR, Chew Yin Keen from Barisan Nasional and Datuk Kamaruddin Jaafar from Bersatu.
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Flanked by celebrities…
PKR’s Rodziah Ismail’s candidacy for the Ampang seat, where she is set to face its incumbent, former PKR leader Datuk Zuraida Kamaruddin, was proposed and seconded by celebrities. Her nomination was proposed by rapper Altimet and supported by actor Hans Isaac, as reported by the New Straits Times.

Great team #ampang P099! @Rodziah_Ismail @altimet @geraldhansisaac #KitaBoleh#AyuhMalaysia #PakatanHarapan pic.twitter.com/v269VbuCsc— Rasli Ramlan (@rasli79) November 4, 2022

10am: He may have been dropped by PKR but Tian Chua has filed his papers to contest as an independent candidate in Batu.

Tian Chua said he had not resigned from the party and is ready to face any action for contesting in Batu despite not being PKR’s pick.#theSun #theSundaily #GE15 #Elections #nominations https://t.co/DSZ7JT4O1P— theSun (@theSundaily) November 5, 2022

9.40am: At this point it is unclear if celebrity Azwan Ali will stand as an independent candidate in Gombak. While he is there at the nomination centre, there has been no word yet if he has filed his papers. Also contesting in Gombak is Azwan’s brother Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali.

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Sea of blue outside the nomination centre in Bandar Tun Razak.

9am: Bernama reports that candidates have started to file their nomination papers at their respective centres. All candidates have until 10am to submit their papers.
Pejuang candidate Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is at the Langkawi District and Land Office to submit his nomination for P004 Langkawi.

Hari Penamaan Calon P004 Langkawi di Pejabat Daerah dan Tanah Langkawi.Pejuang diwakili oleh Tun Dr Mahathir bin Mohamad. Undilah Parti Pejuang!Bersih, cekap dan amanah. pic.twitter.com/HwFjsmh3KW— PEJUANG Tanahair (@PejuangRasmi) November 5, 2022

Parti Pejuang Tanah Air (Pejuang) supporters in Langkawi.

A little humour never hurt anyone…

Overhead in Pandan:“Eh ada bendera putih, bendera putih ni apa?”“Ini DAP ni” pic.twitter.com/75g59GoEmH— Hadi Azmi (@amerhadiazmi) November 5, 2022

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[Just In] Prime Minister Announces Perks For Malaysians Who Have Completed Their Covid-19 Vaccination

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Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin today (8 August) announced benefits and freedoms for Malaysians who have completed their Covid-19 vaccination.

An individual is considered to have completed their vaccination:
14 days after they have completed their two-dose Covid-19 vaccination. (Pfizer, AstraZeneca, dan Sinovac)28 days after receiving a one-dose Covid- 19 vaccination. (Johnson & Johnson dan CanSino)
Perks

These perks will be available to all individuals who have been vaccinated and has a Digital Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate that shows a complete vaccination in all Phases of the PPN starting Tuesday, 10 August 2021.
Quarantine and Travel

Vaccinated foreign and local travellers with residence in Malaysia (including PR and Malaysia My Second Home) that arrived from abroad are allowed to quarantine at home and is issued a digital Home Surveillance Order (HSO).Vaccinated long-distance couples are allowed to cross state and district lines.Vaccinated parents are allowed to cross district and state lines to meet their children under 18-years old.
Guidelines:
Show an approved negative RT PCR test result done three days before departure. Shows no symptoms at the International Gateway (PMA).Has a valid completed Covid-19 vaccination certificate. Has an appropriate residence for quarantine.The period of quarantine is based on advise by the Ministry of Health.
Religion

Congregational prayers are allowed for those who are fully vaccinated.
Masjid and Surau Authorities must ensure that the SOP, such as wearing a face covering, physical distancing, and that the congregation disperse after prayers.Each member of the congregation must show their Digital Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate to the officers in charge. The same leeway is given to non-Muslim houses of worship as well.These permissions are subject to the State Religious Authority and Ministry of National Unity.
Social Sector
The following is applicable for states in Phase 2 and above only.
Travel

Crossing district lines is allowed for those who have completed their Covid-19 vaccination. Those who wish to do so must show their Digital Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate to the relevant authority.Crossing state lines is not allowed.
Dining-in

Dine-in is allowed
This is considered high risk.The public is advised to only dine-in if needed and not to linger. Pick an eatery with good ventilation and prefer takeaway instead. Eateries are advised to provide more outdoor seating for better ventilation.The owner of the premises must ensure that those who wish to dine-in show their Digital Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate.For parents with children under 17-years-old, ensure that they are following the SOP while dining in.
Guidelines
The owner of the premise must display the number of staff that are fully vaccinated at the entrance.The owner of the premise must ensure that the table layout complies with physical distancing (1 meter) and that the premise has good ventilation.The owner of the premise must make sure that the capacity of each table is only 50%.
Sports And Recreation

Non-contact and individual outdoor activities are allowed.
Sports and recreational activities may be done outdoors from 6 am to 10 pm.Dine-in at restaurants and cafes in the clubhouses premises are allowed. The owner must ensure that those who wish to dine-in show their Digital Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate.Permissible activities include jogging, exercise, taichi, cycling, skateboarding, fishing equestrian, archery, climbing, tennis (single), badminton (single), golf, motoring, and alike.
Guidelines
The operation of all outdoor sports and recreational facilities is limited to 60 % of the area or user capacity. Limited to 60% staff.
Tourism

Tourism activities involving homestay and hotels within the same state are allowed.
The management of homestays and hotels must ensure that their visitors have a Digital Covid-19 Vaccination Certificate.
Leeway for the economic sector is still in discussions at the National Security Council (MKN) level and will be announced soon.

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Ustaz Ebit Helps Unprivileged Family & Apologies For Mistakes During MCO

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Malaysian Muslim preacher and philanthropist Ebit Irawan Ibrahim Lew @ Lew Yun Pau, or more famously known by his title, Ustaz Ebit Lew, has recently managed to bring viral attention to the plight of many unprivileged Malaysians, especially during the nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO).
In his recent move to help the needy, Ustaz Ebit managed to coax an impoverished family to move out of their rundown shack and into a new home, fully paid for by his movement.
The rundown house which the family was living in.(Credit: Facebook/Ebit Lew)
Based on a series of intimate writings, images and videos shared on the Ustazâ€™s official Facebook page, the family which was made up of 2 grandparents and what looks to be their 10 grandchildren, had been living in extremely horrid conditions for some time as they could not afford to look for better accommodations.
Depressingly, the family was surviving mainly on government aid and donations from the public, none of the children were going to school, and the patriarch of the family (the grandfather) had been bedridden after suffering a stroke.
Ustaz Ebit speaking with the disabled grandfather, identified as Pak Ishak.(Credit: Facebook/Ebit Lew)
Ustaz Ebit managed to get the family moved into a bigger, better home, the grandfather checked at the hospital and promised to help the kids with their education and future.

Reportedly, the Kedah Zakat Board (LZNK) had tried and failed to get the family to move for the past 12 years.
Apparently the family had been offered a flat to stay in but turned down the offer because of the size of the family and the location of the offered home.
Jihad at a cost?
Known for his point-blank humanitarian works, Ustaz Ebit is the subject of admiration across the racial and religious divide with his efforts in assisting the poor, homeless and the disenfranchised members of Malaysian society.
However, there are those who apparently misinterpreted and feel uncomfortable with the effort that he and his team have put into addressing other peopleâ€™s struggles.
Reportedly, the Ustaz was getting flack for not abiding by social distancing practices while he is out on charity work during the nationwide lockdown.
Ustaz Ebit shares a picture of him taking a breather on a pile of supplies for the needy in a short public apology on Facebook.(Credit: Facebook/Ebit Lew)
Ustaz Ebit addresses this concern by sincerely apologizing for his mistakes and to everyone who is hurt by his efforts to help the needy.
The Ustaz also hopes for the publicâ€™s blessings for him to continue to help more people in the future.
Learn to look, listen and live with love. Letâ€™s not point blame, because each of us is responsible for ourselves and the community, in the eyes of God.Ustaz Ebit via Facebook
Currently, the government requires all non-governmental organizations (NGOs) and humanitarian movements to be registered with the nationâ€™s Welfare Department and adhere to strict guidelines to be allowed to operate during the MCO.

To know more about Ustaz Ebit’s endeavors, you can head on over to his official Facebook page, HERE.

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Diabetes Becoming More And More Prevalent In Malaysia

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The 2019 National Health and Morbidity Survey (NHMS 2019) has found that one in five adults in Malaysia suffers from diabetes. That’s 3.9 million people aged 18 years old and above.
Presenting the findings at the Health Ministry yesterday (29 May), Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said that diabetes is becoming more and more prevalent in the country.
The rate of diabetes has increased to 18.3% in 2019, compared to just 13.4% in 2015, with Negri Sembilan, Perlis, and Pahang recording the highest number of cases.
The rise in the number of diabetes cases in Malaysia is among the worrying findings in the NHMS 2019. About 49% of diabetics in Malaysia have never been screened or diagnosed with the disease.Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba via Malay Mail
According to Dr Adham, the survey revealed that one in four Malaysian adults aged 16 years old and above are not physically active, and about 50% of adults are overweight.
Watch out for these common symptoms of diabetes. (Credit: Accu-Chek Malaysia)
On top of that, 95% of Malaysian adults don’t even consume the recommended daily amount of vegetables and fruit.
We want a healthy Malaysia.Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba via Malay Mail
Dr Adham said the survey also found that about half a million Malaysians suffered from depression, with most cases recorded in Putrajaya, Negri Sembilan, and Perlis.
He added that about 424,000 children were found to have a mental illness, noting that these appeared to be mainly caused by interaction issues with their peers, as well as behavioural, emotional and hyperactive-related issues.
Addressing these various issues, the Health Minister encouraged Malaysians to practice a healthy lifestyle, advising them to be more responsible and concerned about their own health.

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Impatient lorry driver ignores clear warning, gets hit head-on by train in Port Klang

Here’s something you only see in the movies.
Recently, there was an accident involving a locomotive and cement lorry.

He clearly didn’t care about the warning even though the train was nearby

The 43-year-old driver did not heed the warning by the station operator nearby and paid dearly for his ignorance (and impatience).
Thankfully, both the lorry and train driver were not injured although both vehicles were damaged from the collision.
Even though there were no casualties, it clearly looks like this was a preventable accident if he wasn’t so headstrong about it.

That didn’t end well

We do have a few questions : why did the driver think that he could’ve evaded the train and why did he think that his lorry would survive a collision with afreaking train?
You can view the full video here:

It’s always good to observe hazards and be a bit more patient to prevent freak accidents like this from happening, these sort of mishaps can happen if you’re not careful.
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Malaysia’s Telco Companies Fined RM700,000 For Fake Prepaid SIM Cards

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6 of Malaysia’s major telecommunication companies were fined a total of RM700,000 for issuing fake mobile phone SIM cards.
U Mobile Sdn Bhd together with Celcom Axiata Berhad, Tune Talk Sdn Bhd, Maxis Broadband Sdn Bhd, YTL Communication Sdn Bhd, and Tone Plus Sdn Bhd were each issued compound of between RM10,000 to RM250,000 for failing to register prepaid plan SIM cards without verifying the customer information, in 2019.
The telco companies were found guilty under the Communications and Multimedia Act (CMA) 1998 punishable by prison time of no more than 2 years, fines not exceeding RM100,00, or both.
(MCMC)
It is also understood that this is not the first time that Malaysian telco companies have been fined for similar reasons.
Reportedly, Maxis, Digi, Celcom and other service providers have received compounds for failing to comply with service standards and registration guidelines in 2016.
Since 2016, Malaysia requires that mobile prepaid service providers register their users as a means to combat the misuse of prepaid phone numbers for crimes and terrorism.
The rule was also made to protect Malaysian phone users from fraudulent activities and identity theft.
According to the rules, each and every prepaid phone user would need to provide their personal details for registration at the minimum age of 12, and that each individual cannot have more than 5 SIM cards registered under their name.

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MCMC: Telcos fined RM700,000 for fake prepaid SIM registrations
KESALAHAN PENDAFTARAN KAD SIM PRABAYAR PALSU: MCMC KELUARKAN 15 KOMPAUN BERNILAI RM700,000
MCMC Issues Compounds of RM660,000 to Service Providers
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Malaysia Taxing Nicotine Vapour Products Is a Good Start: BAT Malaysia

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During the presentation of Budget 2022 in Parliament on 29 October, the Malaysian Government announced that it will excise levies on nicotine vapour products.
This means that it is planning to impose a tax on nicotine-based liquid products for electronic cigarettes or vape devices.
British American Tobacco (Malaysia) Berhad (BAT Malaysia) takes the announcement by the Finance Minister, Datuk Seri Tengku Zafrul Tengku Abdul Aziz, as a sign that the government will legalise vapour products next year.
BAT Malaysia promotes nicotine-based liquid products as a “reduced-risk alternative to smoking”.
However, no regulations were imposed, leaving the legality of nicotine vapour products in limbo.
Regulation will not only allow vape users access to reduced-risk alternatives to smoking but also ensure the products used are compliant with quality and safety standards.BAT Malaysia Managing Director, Nedal Salem
At the same time, BAT Malaysia feels that the tax should not be too high to discourage consumers from favouring cheap, unregulated black market alternatives instead.
BAT Malaysia are the makers of brands like Dunhill, Kent, Peter Stuyvesant, Pall Mall And Rothmans.

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