CBTL Welcomes Their New Single-Origin Coffee: Amber Wing Beans From Brazil

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If you know your coffee well, you’ll know that most coffees you buy at coffee shops are blends of several beans from several countries. It creates this well-rounded taste as they have several features from several origins all expressing themselves. It’s like the best of every worlds.

However, single-origin beans are actually more scarce than blends as it’s harder to source, which makes them more exclusive. So if you come by single-origin coffee beans, do try them out as their characteristics and flavours are a bit different from your other regular coffee.
Only then can you associate the flavour of the beans from which countries and flex your coffee knowledge, people! For example, Ethiopian beans are said to have floral notes while Indonesian beans are said to taste a bit earthy.
READ MORE: Which Countries Are You Sipping A Taste Of Your Coffee From?
On that note, if you’re simply curious and wanna try single-origin beans, you can try CBTL’s new Amber Wing beans from Botelhos, Brazil (which is the largest producer of coffee beans in the world). And no, their beans do not have wings (they were just named after a type of native butterfly there).
What Do They Taste Like?
CBTL claims that their new single-origin beans’ flavour profile has a taste of dried apricots and light citrus, accompanied by an aroma of chestnuts. It’s actually hard to differentiate the hints of those flavours but if you like coffee and experimentation, you’ll probably taste something we missed.
Smooth and chocolatey, these beans are brought to you in four drinks, a Gibraltar Latte, Gibraltar Americano, Gibraltar Mocha Latte and the Ristretto (for those who want a pure shot of the real deal). But don’t confuse the name of Gibraltar though, the beans didn’t come from there, it’s just the name of the specific glass they’re serving you with.
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With every launch of a new single origin espresso line-up, we want our guests to feel that every cup is a destination of their own choosing, away from the hustle and bustle of life, even for just a moment – the Amber Wing is no exception.Fiona Rodrigues, Head of Marketing & Innovation, The Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Malaysia.
Fiona Rodrigues, Head of Marketing & Innovation with the Iced Gibraltar Latte; David Tan, Head of Operations with the Hot Gibraltar Latte (left), and Fiona demonstrating the coffee cupping process for media guests yesterday (right). (Credit: Coffee Bean & Tea Leaf Malaysia)
Where To Get It Though?
CBTL has other single-origin beans that they’ve launched before and you can get the packets of beans at their store while stocks still last. However, for the Amber Wings, the packets won’t be available but their drinks will!
You can get the handcrafted Gilbraltar drinks curated from these Amber Wing beans at all CBTL outlets across Malaysia until the end of the year. So grab a taste of Brazilian coffee while you can!

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M’sia menâ€™s football ranks 159th in World but netizens happy cause we beat Indonesia AND Singapore

Our petty competitiveness with other Southeast Asian countries is real, yo!
Malaysians are always doing either one of these two things; getting into online arguments with Singaporeans over who has the best food, or getting into #doneclaim battles with Indonesia over everything and anything.

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And every time we win, we become more united in the feeling of sweet sweet victory which is felt among all Malaysians.
Hence, when Malaysians spotted that we managed to beat Indonesia AND Singapore in the Men’s FIFA/Coca Cola World Ranking, obviously we had to highlight it la.
Recently updated FIFA rankings this month. Yeh yeh kita menang. from r/malaysia

Reddit user @tlst9999 recently posted the update on r/Malaysia. Initially, looking at the post you wouldnâ€™t understand why itâ€™s worth sharing.
Malaysia ranked pretty low at 159th place out of 211 countries.
But the most important factor to highlight here is that Malaysia beat both Indonesia and Singapore for that placement.

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Netizens commenting on the post felt the same way too…
One Redditor commented that the Malaysian women’s team actually managed to rank higher than the men’s team at 90th place. But another Redditor pointed out that the women teamâ€™s victory isnâ€™t as sweet as this one.
Picture credit: Reddit
Others were just generally grateful for the win.

Well…what can we say? Guess, we’re just better at football…

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We Gave The New UOB TMRW App A Try & Loved It

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Look, we totally get it. Everyone’s a busy bee! And dealing with work, study, family, and trying to live your best life can be a pain…

With so much to do and so little time, you can’t afford to waste those precious moments at the boring bank, waiting in those boring lines, filling out some boring forms and talking to a boring teller.
What you need is a bank that gets you, supports your needs, vibes on your spectrum and lets you be the boss of your own money!

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So if you’re looking to take your banking to the next level, have more control over your finances and manage your money the smarter, easier and faster way, and enjoy tonnes of perks all at the same time, then you definitely need to check out UOB TMRW— the new and improved, all-in-one banking app that’s all about YOU.
UOB TMRW is not your average banking app. It’s your personal AI-powered financial buddy that helps you save, spend and reward yourself LIKE A BOSS.
And since having it installed on my phone, it has made my financial life such a breeze. Here are some of the reasons why I personally love using the UOB TMRW app and why you should too!
1. It’s super easy to get started!
Even if you don’t already have a UOB bank account, the UOB TMRW app lets you open your very own UOB savings account instantly without the hassle of walking to a branch.
Simply download the UOB TMRW app from the Google PlayStore, Apple AppStore or your device’s app gallery, have your Malaysian NRIC or MyKad ready for a quick photo verification, an initial deposit of just RM100, and with just a few taps you’ll be able to use the UOB TMRW app, today!

2. Pick an account that’s tailored to you!
With UOB TMRW, you can pick from four different savings accounts that are tailored to your personal needs:

UOB One Account — it’s like having your very own ‘tabung’ that you can carry around with you and easily access anytime, anywhere without needing bundles of cash in your pockets. Plus you’ll get to enjoy up to 6% interest rate on your savings when you transact with your account.
UOB Stash Account — stash your cash all in one place and enjoy even more interest, bonuses and rewards the more you save up! This allows you to grow by earning monthly interest by maintaining a balance at all times.
UOB Lady’s Savings Account — a savings account specially made for the savvy ladies out there, complete with complementary medical insurance coverage for six different types of female cancers. Protect your money and your health all in one place!
UOB ProSave Account-i — Keep your hard-earned cash completely Halal with a Shariah-compliant savings account that comes with complimentary takaful coverage of up to RM10,000.

3. Have your very own AI-driven financial adviser in your pocket!
With UOB TMRW’s Insights, you’ll get your very own AI-powered assistant that helps you easily keep track of your savings and spending habits with personalised alerts, reminders and even recommendations to aid you in your financial and lifestyle goals.

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Take full control of your finances and get notified whenever your paycheck comes in, when your bills are due, and whenever your account balance gets too low, as well as, a simplified breakdown of all your spending so you can see exactly where your money goes or if there are any discrepancies.
You can even get notified if you’re suddenly charged extra for any services you pay, providing extra peace of mind. It’s like having a personal financial adviser in your pocket!
4. Spend & get yourself rewarded!
Get rewarded the more you spend your money with UOB’s Rewards+! Rewards+ is UOB’s newest and largest credit card rewards platform on the UOB TMRW app that lets you view, track and redeem rewards all from the convenience of your phone.
Every transaction you make with your UOB credit card will earn you UniRinggit which you can use to redeem special rewards and items from the UOB TMRW app’s rewards catalogue.

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Have access to amazing retail, shopping, dining, travel deals and more, all in one place. Redeem coupons and even pay with the UNIRinggit you’ve earned, or get cash rebates with a tap of your finger. It’s that simple!
Having the UOB TMRW app has made my financial life so much easier and more enjoyable. It’s not just a banking app, it’s a lifestyle partner that understands me and helps me achieve my goals.

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If you’re looking for a digital banking solution that suits your needs, you should definitely give the UOB TMRW app a try. Besides, wouldn’t you prefer to partner up with one of Malaysia’s top banks beloved by everyone in town? So what are you waiting for? Download the app now and make TMRW yours!

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KL ‘Beggars’ Rounded Up, Netizens Share Thoughts

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Have you ever wondered how much a beggar earns in a day of begging?

According to an article by the Malaysian Gazette, they can earn as much as RM240 per day.
As reported, Ampang Jaya District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Farouk Eshak said the woman who was arrested while begging at the bazaar, was found to have possessed a total of 240 RM1 notes with her.
The police who checked the woman found that she was residing in the country without having any valid travel documents. During the inspection, the police also found RM1 banknotes amounting to RM240.Ampang Jaya District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Mohamad Farouk Eshak
Operation Anti Begging, which was carried out on 21 March, was part of the Department of Social Welfare’s(JKM) efforts to curb the rampant spread of begging activities in Malaysia’s capital city.
According to a Facebook post by JKM, Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development, Aiman Athirah Sabu was also present at the operation together with the Director General of Social Welfare (KPKM) Norazman Othman.
The Facebook post also pointed out that the officers apprehended a total of 16 involving six Malaysians and 10 foreigners under the Destitute Persons Act 1977.
On Saturday it was reported that the Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Nancy Shukri said the review of the Act will begin in July and is expected to be completed in September this year.
Speaking to the press, she told The Borneo Post:
As for now, to have some sort of cooperation with the Ministry of Health, we have not reached that decision yet. We are conducting a study about the Act on whether to amend or improve it, as we need to have valid reasons and also to see from a holistic view, of whether it is required by the Ministry of Health or other ministry. We want to know the depth of the issue, so that we can improve the Act.Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Datuk Nancy Shukri
Meanwhile a tweet by @isusemasaviral which went viral, shared a screenshot of the Malaysian Gazette article, to which netizens took to social media to share their thoughts on the begging issue.
While some joked about taking begging as a new career path, others shared their personal experiences with the beggars.
Twitter user @Lia_ar00 wrote:
One of them had her son come to me the second time by nudging with force(of a child) to ask for donations again (I’ve already donated money not even 10 minutes ago). It’s a bit ridiculous.@Lia_ar00 via Twitter
Another Twitter user @aierraa_ said she would only give these beggars money if they are selling something.
I would never entertain those beggars who are in good condition that are fit for work. I would also never entertain those beggars who bring their kids along just because that’s their one of its tactics.@aierraa_ said via Twitter
Additionally, in an effort to curb rampant begging activities, JKM called on the public not to give money to beggars and to ensure that the letters shown by individuals or organizations collecting donations are authorized.
They also urged the public to make a complaint to the nearest JKM or by calling Talian Kasih 15999 or Whatsapp 0192615999 if any begging activity is spotted.

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[Highlights] Special Parliamentary Sitting 27 July (The Covid-19 Pandemic)

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The second day of the Dewan Rakyat special meeting for the third session of the 14th Parliament will see Health Minister Datuk Seri Adham Baba taking the floor.

He will present to the lower house the efforts that the governments has taken to address the Covid-19 pandemic from the perspective of the Health Ministry.
This meeting has been scheduled for five days: 26 to 29 July, and 2 August. There will be a three day break in between.
The last time Malaysia’s Parliament met was on 17 December 2020. A month later, in January of 2021, a State of Emergency was declared.
READ MORE: Parliament To Convene For 5 Days Starting 26 July Says PMO

10:00 am – The bell rings. Yang di-Pertua Deputy Speaker Datuk Seri Azalina Othman reminds that all MPs should wear their mask at all times. However, it is up to their discretion if they wish to take it off while speaking.
10:05 am – Gobind Singh Deo (Puchong – DAP) brings up the issue of the Emergency Ordinance.
Is it legitimate, why was it not made known to the other parliamentarians, and has it been presented to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong?
Yesterday Parliamentary Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (Kota Bharu – PAS) surprised the lower house that the Emergency Ordinance was revoked on 21 July 2021.
Yang di-Pertua, said that the issue will be addressed by Kota Bharu on Monday (2 Speaker says that the issue will be addressed by Kota Bharu on Monday (2 August).
Ahmad Fahmi Mohamed Fadzil (Lembah Pantai – PKR) added that waiting for Monday may be too late.
10:21 am – Parliamentary Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (Kota Bharu – PAS) said that to be fair to the government, he will explain everything regarding the Emergency Ordinance issue on Monday as advised by the Speaker on 26 July.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (Tenggara – UMNO)
10:33 am – Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (Tenggara – UMNO) begins his briefing in Parliament. He started by sharing the latest Covid-19 statistics.
He noted that the number of RTK Antigen testing has increased by over 1000% since last year and continued to list all that the Health Ministry and the government has done in combating Covid-19.
This includes the genome sequencing of the virus, Covid-19 assessment centres (CAC), crisis preparedness and response centres (CPRC), treatment and quarantine centres (PKRC), and more.
Modular ICU has also been added to hospitals that are at capacity and more will be added to those that need it.
To increase the capacity for treating Covid-19 patience, private hospitals, training hospitals, and other health facilities have been repurposed.
11:00 am –  Yang di-Pertua Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun returns.
As of 26 July there are 27.7 million MySejahtera users with 2.44 million premises using the MySejahtera QR code.
The MOH, with the assistance of NGOs, has taken actions to ensure the mental health of the frontliners and the public. This comes in the form of briefings, program, and counseling sessions for frontliners; and call centers for the public.
Sivarasa Rasiah (Sungai Buloh – PKR)
11:17 am – Sivarasa Rasiah (Sungai Buloh – PKR) requests for hard copy and digital copy of the briefing.
11:22 am –  Dr Adham ends his briefing.
11:23 am – Gobind Singh Deo (Puchong – DAP) requests the Yang di-Pertua Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun to allow Parliamentary Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (Kota Bharu – PAS) to answer questions by Parliamentarian. Specifically the issue of  “revoking of Emergency Ordinance”.
111:43 am – Yang di-Pertua Dewan Rakyat Speaker Datuk Azhar Azizan Harun rules that the Lower House will follow the order of business
As such, Parliamentary Minister Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (Kota Bharu – PAS) will have to answer all questions on Monday (2 August).
Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (Port Dickson – PKR)
11:48 am – Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (Port Dickson – PKR) says he is sure, based on the actions of Kota Bharu, that the Yang di-Pertuan Agong has not approved the revoking of the Emergency Ordinance as stated by Kota Bharu yesterday (26 July).
Let it be known that the government has announced something that violated the constitution and disrespected the royal institution. Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (Port Dickson – PKR).
Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad (Kuala Selangor – PH)
12:03 pm – Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad (Kuala Selangor – PH) takes the floor.
Almost immediately, other opposition MPs ask him for time to make a statement regarding contract medical staff.
Kuala Selangor is also a former Health Minister.
For all it’s worth, l implore PN Govt NOT to punish or take any disciplinary action on All Doctors involved in #HartalDoktorKontrak.Datuk Seri Dr. Dzulkefly Ahmad (Kuala Selangor – PH).
On the increasing number of Covid-19 cases and related deaths, Kuala Selangor quoted  Head of Management of the Health Services Division of the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), Brigadier General Dr Mohd Arshil Moideen.
The lack of unified action and coordination from top brass to bottom is the reason why the country can’t fight the third wave of Covid-19.Brigadier General Dr Mohd Arshil Moideen.
Kuala Selangor noted that what is needed to be done to address the pandemic, has been formulated a year ago when PH formed a think tank. He added that only now that he sees their suggestions are being practiced.
He reminded the lower house that sporadic cases just means that it has not been linked to clusters yet. The issue he pointed out, is the lack of effective contract tracing.
All the shortcomings in the health system, he stated,  has to be exposed so that solutions can be found. This will not only benefit at times like pandemic but also for non-communicable diseases as well.
Kuala Selangor also said that poor diagnostics policy is an issue that the Ministry has to address. When speed is key, he added, if the RTK-Antigen test is positive, accept it without waiting for the results of a PCR Test.
Numbers are also not the answer. Kuala Selangor pointed out that the population density in Selangor is higher than most states. Therefore, the numbers in the states are of course, high.
The solution, he reiterated, is tracing, testing, support, and data sharing.
1:02 pm – Parliament goes into recess.

2:30 pm – Parliament reconvenes for the afternoon session.
2:40 pm – Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad (Langkawi – Pejuang) gives his opinion that the reason the government could not contain the pandemic is because of political decisions.
Political decisions cannot stop the pandemic. For example the National Recovery Council (MPN). It is a political solution.Tun Dr Mahathir Mohammad (Langkawi – Pejuang).
What is needed, Langkawi said, is a council of professionals, free from politics.
He added that SOPs are a good measure, however is not effective if not enforced. Also, testing is proven effective, but the rate is too slow.
Langkawi then gave his opinion that there is too much bureaucracy when it comes to vaccination. There are too many steps to this critical solution that is causing it to become more difficult than it should be.
2:54 pm – Che Alias Hamid (Kemaman – PAS) says that the reliance on one point of data alone is not enough to fully comprehend the Covid-19 situation.
He also pointed out that the effects of the vaccination drive would only show in time.
Datuk Sri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (Pandan – PH)
3:01 pm – Datuk Seri Dr Wan Azizah Wan Ismail (Pandan – PH) shares her opinion that there is a lack of a holistic approach to the solution to the pandemic that the government has laid out.
She pointed out that there has been no update to laws regarding sexual harassment and the decriminalization of suicide, both serious issues caused by the battle against Covid-19.
Pandan was the former Minister of Women, Family, and Community Development.
3:15 pm – Datuk Seri Wilfred Madius Tangau (Tuaran – UPKO) shares his opinion that the current government is too focused in Putrajaya, especially when it comes to health,  to a level where they ignore experts in states who know their states better.
He also asks what the Health Minister is going to do about the increasing number of suicides.
3:20 pm – Datuk Mohamad Alamin (Kimanis – BN/Umno) requests not to transfer healthcare professionals from Sabah, where they are still needed, to Peninsular Malaysia.
He also asks that more vaccines to be sent to Sabah where the vaccination centers are under capacity, and calls for a decentralized policy, which is far more effective for states like Sabah.
3:30 pm – Tony Pua (Damansara – PH) says the reason behind the government’s failure to contain Covid-19 is because the government was late in purchasing vaccines.
US and UK and even Singapore made orders in April, June, July. They got it early. But we waited. Waited for what?Tony Pua (Damansara – PH)
Tomorrow, Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin will take the floor to brief the lower house regarding the vaccination programme.
Pua’s second point was the government was lax in testing. He pointed out that the ua’s second point was the government was lax in testing. He pointed out that the government should have done more testing after MCO, however, in reality what was seen was a drop in testing.
Damansara asked why was it so?
3:40 pm –  Tan Sri Noh Omar (Tanjong Karang – BN/Umno) asks are the results of RTK-Antigen recognized and can it be used as a part of the SOP just as it is done at the parliament?
He also asks what has the Ministry of Health done in preparation for the end of the state of emergency.
3:50 pm – Nga Kor Ming (Teluk Intan – PH) calls for the resignation of the Health Minister after Malaysia has broken many Covid-19 records recently.
He also pointed out the injustice where vaccination centers in Perak had to close because of vaccine shortage, while at the same time, the private sector is permitted to sell vaccines at RM350.
4:10 pm – Datuk Seri Shahidan Kassim (Arau – BN) and Datuk Seri Bung Moktar Radin (Kinabatangan – BN/Umno) are in agreement that the government should give contract doctors a permanent position.
Arau added that one of the issues that is holding Perlis back from entering Phase 3 of the NRP is the shortage of vaccine.
4:19 pm – Isnaraissah Munirah Majilis (Kota Belud – Warisan) asks why are there discrepancies in how Covid -19 is being addressed in Sabah versus peninsular Malaysia.
4.31 pm – Datuk Seri Ahmad Maslan (Pontian – BN) fires off another salvo of 25 key points he feels the Health Ministry should address.
4:52 pm – Opposition parliamentarians demands that the speaker extend the parliament sitting so that all may voice their grievances.
Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (Tenggara – UMNO)
5:00 pm – Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (Tenggara – UMNO) says laws will have to change to address the contract doctor issue and the issue will be be brought up to parliament during the two years contract extension.
No action will be taken against those who participate in the contract doctor mass protest.Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba (Tenggara – UMNO)
Dr Adham shared that the Ministry of Health has been sharing their data openly on GitHub recently. The resource can be found here.
On the issue of Ivermectin, Dr Adham said that the Ministry have given special permission for the drug to be used in off label randomised clinical test.
The result of the effectiveness of Ivermectin on Covid-19 patience will be known in September or October.
5:30 pm – Parliamentarians, in turn, continue to ask questions and share their grievances with Dr Adham who who answered them one by one.
5:45pm – The Parliament is suspended for the day and will continue tomorrow 28 July 2021 with.
Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin is scheduled to address the lower house on Wednesday regarding the vaccination programme.

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A Drop In Covid-19 Cases Today (30 May) But Numbers Are Still High

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Malaysia’s Covid-19 daily cases today (30 May) dropped significantly to 6,999 from the record of more than 9k cases, yesterday.

This takes the total cases of Covid-19 in Malaysia to 565,5333 with Selangor continuing to record the highest number of infections recorded today with 2,477.
The drop comes after Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr. Adham Baba announced that 1,014,342 people in Malaysia have completed both Covid-19 vaccine doses as of yesterday.

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Malaysian Glove Makers Rally As Market Worry Over Omicron Threat

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Ancient Chinese general and military strategist Sun-Tzu said that in the midst of chaos, there is also opportunity.

With uncertainties over the threat posed by the new Omicron Covid-19 variant which is said to be potentially more infectious, shares of glove makers on Bursa Malaysia’s Main Board shot up on Monday (29 November).
The glove stocks dominated the price and popularity charts to keep the Health Care Index as the only index that is up in Bursa Malaysia.
Hartalega (HARTA, 5168), Top Gloves (TOPGLOV, 7113) and Supermax (SUPERMX, 7106) are among the top 5 price gainers in the market.
Hartalega and Top Glove were up 75 sen and 55 sen each at RM6.40 and RM3.19 respectively, while SUPERMAX was up 30 sen to RM2.15.
Careplus (CAREPLS, 0163) rose 10 sen to RM1.32 sen, but with a massive volume of 221.37 million shares traded, the second most active in the market.
The Age Of Gloves
Glovemaking companies have seen their shares actively traded on the stock markets since early last year….
The surge was driven by the expectation of increased demand for healthcare equipment.
It was the best of times for owners of glove companies.
READ MORE: Malaysia Has 2 New Billionaires Thanks To Covid-19
Top Glove Executive Chairman Tan Sri Lim Wee Chai. (Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
The glover makers were doing so well that politicians even proposed to impose a special windfall tax on them.
The government had since announced that glove makers will be exempted from windfall tax, although there will be a prosperity tax for all companies earning more than RM100 million in profits.
Happy Days Don’t Last Forever
Share price of Supermax in 2021 so far. (Source: KLSE Screener)
Their share prices peaked around this time last year, but have since pulled back in 2021.
Their decline was drive by the advent of vaccination and the gradual reopening of economic activities, which are now in doubt because of Omicron.
The Omicron coronavirus variant reportedly spread around the world with new cases detected in the Netherlands, Denmark and Australia.
READ MORE: New Omicron Strain Detected By South African Scientists But Africa Gets Banned Instead

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Butthurt Malaysians Offended By Netflix’s Tweet That “Insults Bahasa Malaysia”, Turns Out To Be Dead Wrong

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Recently, Netflix Malaysia caused a minor commotion when they asked Malaysians for the funniest show titles if they were translated to Malay. The simple question sparked a stronger response than anyone expected.

Real talk, what are some of the funniest show titles, kalau we translate to Malay? We'll start:Bird Box -> Kotak Burung 😂😂😂— Netflix Malaysia (@NetflixMY) August 24, 2020
Most netizens responded with funny translations of their own, with localized Malaysian slang.
Gossip Girl = Makcik Bawang— fie (@wfqhk) August 24, 2020
Ok je kalau tak ok. pic.twitter.com/J2LHmMGZuF— Nor Salleh 🇲🇾🌺 (@mnss2903) August 25, 2020
However, other netizens found offense at Netflix’s tweet, claiming that it was making fun of the Malay language.
Why are you making fun of bahasa Kebangsaan?— Azwa Kamaruddin (@scholarazwa) August 25, 2020

Some netizens even showed their anger by cancelling their Netflix subscription, claiming that they cannot support a company that encourages making fun of the national language.
While Netflix may have lost (one) subscriber(s), they stand to gain many more, because it turns out that the online video streaming company asked for Malay movie titles to prepare Malaysians for the release of Malay-language Netflix, which is probably the exact opposite of “disrespecting” the national language!
🎉Selamat Hari Merdeka Malaysia! Netflix is now in Bahasa Malaysia.🎉In #NetflixBahasasini, Fariz, our local jurubahasa, takes on the huge task of translating Netflix to BM with his POWER team that includes Dato’ Awie, @EllaAminuddin, @Altimet, @Zamaeraaa, & @ZeeAvi. 🇲🇾🇲🇾🇲🇾 pic.twitter.com/pvHFldgsJt— Netflix Malaysia (@NetflixMY) August 28, 2020
They had invited top personalities in Malaysia to aid them in translating Netflix into the Malay-language, from its user interface to subtitles in all their top shows!
Local interpreter Fariz and his crack team featuring Dato’ Awie, Ella Aminuddin, Altimet, Zamaera, and Zee Avi were on the job to spin Netflix to be more Malay-friendly, so you can watch popular TV shows like Umbrella Academy and Stranger Things with native Malay subtitles without worrying about incomprehensible gibberish ruining your Netflix experience.
In fact, the Malay language option is already available on your Netflix account. Just sign in to your profile on your desktop to find out more.

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You can WhatsApp JPJ to rat out those who drive on the emergency lane

You can now report naughty rule breakers on the road via WhatsApp to the Road Transport Department (JPJ).
On Facebook today, JPJ released a post recommending road users to report on other road users who break the rules!

Be it driving in the emergency lane, running a red light or even using their phone while driving, you can snap a picture or video and send it over via WhatsApp to 013-449 8997.
Along with the photo or video, you also need to give JPJ some details regarding the offence.
For example, the date/time, the offence made, the type of vehicle and their registration number plate also need to be included in your WhatsApp.
But you also have to give your own details when sending JPJ your report.
Those who send in complaints need to divulge their full name, IC number, address and telephone number in the WhatsApp complaint.

JPJ will then reply to your complaint with a ‘Notis 114’ which is a report that an investigation is being carried out on their part.
However, donâ€™t go using your own phone and recording these actions if you’re the one behind the wheel.
Then youâ€™ll just be the pot calling the kettle black.

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If you’re driving, get one of those dashcams you can have fitted in your cars instead.

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Your childhood eraser battle is now an app

Yes, you read that right!
Remember buying 20 cent erasers (or rubber as we Malaysians call them) from the school stationery shop and using then to battle our friends?
Well an indie game developer in Singapore from Malaysia, Linteractive on Reddit and Twitter, has developed an app called Rubber Wrestling.
There is a one minute video of an epic battle of Rubber Wrestling uploaded on Gfycat.
Initially there were only 2 flags; Malaysia and Singapore.Pic Credit:  Gfycat
Linteractive claims on r/singapore that the was the app was created within a matter of hours and was inspired from a post on Reddit.
Indonesia and Thailand have since joined the fight.Screenshot of Rubber Wrestling via app
The game is pretty simple and only needs about 30 megabytes of your device’s memory.
You can even play it on your computer!
Epic.Screenshot via: Rubber Wrestling
Malaysians on r/malaysia are already reminiscing about their childhood memories.
Screenshot via: Reddit Malaysia
 Screenshot via: Reddit Malaysia
Some Malaysians have even given feedback on the game, and Linteractive is responding.
 Screenshot via: Reddit Malaysia
 Screenshot via: Reddit Malaysia
Source via:1. Mashable SE Asia, April 24, 2019 (The childhood game is now a mobile app and it’s pretty awesome.)


UN: The G20 Countries Are Responsible For The Climate Crisis

Authors of an annual United Nations Environments Program (UNEP) report have dropped their characteristic diplomatic politeness, instead directly calling the climate crisis “bleak“.

When the situation is so bad it’s past “This is fine.”

Countries collectively failed to stop the growth in global GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions, meaning that deeper and faster cuts are now required.
The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) report, 2019
In other words, the entire situation is a dumpster fire and we’re burning along in it.
According to the report, seven of the G20 countries will not reach the reduced level of greenhouse gasses they promised.
Those countries are Australia, Brazil, Canada, Japan, Korea, South Africa, and the USA.
The G20 (Group of Twenty) is basically 19 of the most influential countries plus the European Union, as they collectively account for 90% of the gross world product, 80% of world trade, two-thirds of the world population, and about half of the world land area.
They are also the countries who should take the lead on cutting emissions, since they contribute around 80% of global emissions as well.

Picture credit: UNEP

The climate crisis is one of those things that will spiral when you don’t take immediate action: like the pile of dirty dishes in your sink, it will just fester, stink, and eventually grow maggots if you don’t clean it. It simply gets worse with time.
Unfortunately for us, we no longer have the luxury of taking baby steps in reducing our greenhouse gasses.

Had serious climate action begun in 2010, the cuts required per year to meet the projected emissions levels for 2Â°C and 1.5Â°C would only have been 0.7 per cent and 3.3 per cent per year on average.
However, since this did not happen, the required cuts in emissions are now 2.7 per cent per year from 2020 for the 2Â°C goal and 7.6 per cent per year on average for the 1.5Â°C goal.
Evidently, greater cuts will be required the longer that action is delayed.
 The United Nations Environment Program (UNEP) report, 2019

Blind consumerism must decrease to reduce the toll it takes on our planet.(Picture credit: Pixabay)

The UN also calls for decarbonizing the global economy, which will see an economy based on low carbon power sources that has a minimal output of greenhouse gases.
This requires fundamental structural changes and shifts in deep-rooted values, norms, consumer culture, and world views.
Renewable energy must come into play immediately to replace coal and petroleum. Renewables are currently the cheapest source of new power generation in most of the world as compared to coal plants.
Already, there is an incredible shift in consumers who now demand companies and governments to take responsibility for their impact on the environment, but these countries must hold themselves accountable.
We know, but the sign actually reads “There is NO planet B.”(Picture credit: Pixabay)
Malaysia’s Role
Just because Malaysia is not part of the G20 doesn’t make us inconsequential. We have rainforests and peatlands, which are important carbon sinks that take in GHG emissions and put it back in the soil.
However, with the rise of illegal logging and continued deforestation, we are quickly losing our greatest asset to combat climate change.
Since 2001, we have lost 7.73 million hectares of tree cover. 91% of our forest loss is due to commodity-driven deforestation.
Picture credit: Global Forest Watch
What Malaysia must do is protect our virgin forests, invest in renewable energy, and pave the way to a sustainable future.
We no longer have time to wait.

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Is It Ethical To Feed Stray Kittens To Pet Snakes?

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Recently, a man in Ipoh, allegedly known as Syazuan, made a lot of pet owners, especially cat lovers, uneasy when it was suggested that the man was adopting kittens in order to feed his pet Albino snake named Helga.

What truly disturbed netizens was when the man admitted he liked hearing the bones of the kittens crunching when the pet snake begins its feast.
Some Twitter users caught wind of his post and decided to warn others not to give away their kittens to the man.
The revelation also made food influencer Ceddy Ang uneasy as a pet owner. Ceddy posted a screenshot of Syazuan’s tweet in which Syazuan claimed he liked hearing the meows of dying kittens fade away.
Maybe you’re not informed of his subsequent replies but as a pet owner, this chills down my spine. pic.twitter.com/zo0RRTZjro— Ceddy (@CeddyOrNot) February 7, 2023
Is it true or an attention-seeking post?
Most, if not all, pet owners are proud to show off their furkids to anyone who would listen. This means it’s not a surprise to see pet owners posting tons of pictures of their pets on their social media platforms.
Journalist Tashny Sukumaran dived through Syazuan’s social media platforms and found no pictures of snakes.
Insta profile which is now private. Didn’t see any snakes on the profile. pic.twitter.com/e0pqUukZ9J— Tashny Sukumaran (@tashny) February 7, 2023
It’s quite likely he doesn’t have a snake and just does this for the attention. If he likes attention so much then let him enjoy the spotlight.— Tashny Sukumaran (@tashny) February 7, 2023
Due to the results of her find, she believes Syazuan never had a pet snake and could be making a controversial post just for clout and attention.
This answer might bring a bit of comfort to some who were disturbed by the tweets demonstrating the possible level of animal cruelty in the country.
Due to the backlash, Syazuan seems to have retreated into the dark corner of the internet and has deleted or made his social media accounts private.
Is it ethical to feed kittens to pet snakes?
The topic of keeping a carnivorous pet alive such as a snake has always been a topic of contention among pet lovers across the globe.
Often, the difficult feeling is centred on the level of morality involved to feed the carnivorous pet because it may involve pet owners killing another animal themselves.
A research paper by Harold A. Herzog Jr pointed out that feeding pets, whether they are cats or snakes, is actually littered with ethical ambiguities.
Cats are natural predators and when left on their own, they could kill a lot of animals too.
In a study of the feeding ecology of cats in England, it’s estimated that 5 million domestic cats kill at least 70 million small animals per year, 20 million of which are birds.
This is on top of cat owners feeding their felines with cat food that is also made out of chopped animal meat.
On the other hand, snakes such as boa constrictors have a low metabolism which means they do not eat very much. They can even go for months without food and suffer no adverse health effects from it.
When compared to cats, snakes seem to be killing a lot fewer animals.
So why is there an uproar and the zeal to protect kittens? It may probably be due to psychology.
Based on several studies, our likes and dislikes for animals depend on the animal’s aesthetics to us.
In this case, cats and kittens definitely rank favourably higher than snakes to most of the population.
In Syazuan’s case, it feels morally wrong of him to ‘trick’ other pet owners into giving up their pets for adoption only to become snake food.
However, there’s no law saying feeding cats to snakes is illegal. After all, not feeding a pet snake its proper diet is also “morally” wrong.
As always when it comes to topics like these, the argument can go in circles with no true right or true wrong answers. At best, it’s a grey area even if some of us don’t like it.
Herzog’s research paper ‘Conflicts of interests: Kittens and boa constrictors, pets and research’ can be read in full here.

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[Watch] Woman Tries To Avoid Paying Items Using QRPay Trick, Caught Red-Handed By Shop Owner

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Cashless payment methods such as paying using QR pay are supposed to be secure and convenient, especially during pandemic times. Sadly, most good things will be exploited by opportunists.

Recently, a shop owner Faez (@FaezNajmuddin) shared his experience with a customer who tried to cheat him. The woman walked in with her two young boys and got a few things from the shop.
First, she tried to pay with DuitNow, but when Faez checked for proof of transaction on the QRPayBiz app, there was nothing.
To business owners that uses QR pay methods; pleaseee double check your QRPayBiz for confirmation that you’ve received the money transfer. This lady *almost* got away with it at our shop tadi. Sumpah, poker face gila.— fajimuddin 🏴 (@FaezNajmuddin) June 9, 2022
Her first purchase totalled more than RM40, but the woman continued to browse and add more things to buy. Faez decided to step up to the counter when the second round of transactions began.
This time, she showed her phone screen to confirm her payment. She then coolly took all of the items and got into the car.
I stepped infront to the cashier. Dia memang strike a convo lah, tanya macam macam while we were scanning her items. Then, she showed her phone screen to confirm. This is what she showed me: pic.twitter.com/2Izj9KxqGw— fajimuddin 🏴 (@FaezNajmuddin) June 9, 2022
However, Faez checked again in the app and saw no transaction so he quickly stopped her and asked her to return all the items.
She claimed that her money has been deducted. Faez insisted that she return all the items and take the issue up with Maybank, so she left empty-handed.
Not long after that, she had the nerve to ask Faez when her money will be returned. Faez contacted Maybank’s Fraud Department and they advised him to ignore her and tell her to call them instead.
She had the nerve to text tanya bila nak bank in balik duit dia. I called Maybank’s Fraud Dept and they told me to not layan and ask her to call them. pic.twitter.com/pHal6HpQ4Z— fajimuddin 🏴 (@FaezNajmuddin) June 9, 2022
The woman tried again to trick Faez’s other shop with the same method. Luckily, the staff in that shop was already pre-warned, so they waited for the transaction to go through before letting her leave.
She finally paid by cash.
How the fraud works
Based on the CCTV video, the woman was spotted taking a screenshot of the Pay page and then closing her Maybank app before showing the phone to the cashier.
She also cropped out the “Pay Now” button on the screenshot of the page, and instead of the page indicating a “Successful” payment, she put in the company’s name.
Faez advised all business owners, especially small business owners, to use QRPay to check for proof of transaction in the QRPayBiz app just to be sure.
This footage nampak she keyed in the amount, screenshot the Pay page, then tutup the Maybank app. Lol. pic.twitter.com/0eCxArQpAs— fajimuddin 🏴 (@FaezNajmuddin) June 9, 2022

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5 Weird Bomba Calls That Were A Waste Of Time

While Uncle Ben may have astutely told a budding Spiderman â€œWith
great power comes great responsibility,â€ what he failed to mention was, â€œwith
great power comes greatâ€¦ patience.â€
This is something the brave men and women of Malaysiaâ€™s Fire
and Rescue Department (aka Bomba) know only too well.
Their selfless antics in rescuing poor souls in the most life-threatening
situations have basically made them national heroes, but also the ones who get
called for anything that goes wrong. Like all these calls that were made in
2019â€¦
The cat-killing catfish
Back in June 2019, a traumatised pet owner rang up the Shah Alam Fire Brigade after her pet catfish killed, well, her cat. (Oh, the irony)
Fearing for the safety of her son, the 49-year-old woman pleaded for the nonplussed firemen to come apprehend the murderous fish that apparently stung the cat from its outdoor pond.
While the department initially dismissed her call as a non-emergency, her teary appeals eventually led to 5 firemen showing up and nabbing the lethal killer.
Credit: Balai Bomba Dan Penyelamat Kuala Selangor/Facebook
A Hard Time
Call it what you want, but we think a Kelantan man probably made the biggest cock-up of his life when he got his hardware caught between the cogs of a bicycle gear.
While no one knows how the 34-year-old man managed to stick his shift into the gear, he was at least conscious enough to waddle his way to the nearest Bomba station to put out the figurative fire on his crotch.
If youâ€™re wondering, yes thereâ€™s a happy ending. He was brought to the doctors who managed to tug off the gear with the use of a specialised tool – which is what we assume the Bomba and doctors also call him.
Credit: Freepik
â€œI smell a ratâ€¦â€
Thereâ€™s nothing more horrifying that receiving an emergency call
that there might be a rotting human corpse somewhere near your home.
And so, the Bau Fire and Rescue Department leapt into action â€“ rushing to the foul-smelling home and checking every nook and cranny to discover the rotting corpse of aâ€¦ rat!
The deceased critter had apparently been rotting away in the ceiling, which caused the stench to waft into the house.
Credit: Sarawak Edition/Facebook
Burn Baby Burn
Some kids will do anything just to see their heroes in action, like this particular pair of siblings in Kelantan who started fires in 11 properties just to watch the Bomba battle the blaze.
The juvenile arsonists, aged 10 years old, apparently brought down 8 homes and 3 rental units in 3 months. They were soon arrested for causing mischief by fire or explosives although they two denied the allegations.
The two boys being questioned for their love of arson.(Credit: Amrie IST via Kelantan State/Facebook)
Buzzkill
Finishing 2019 with a buzz, members of the Alor Setar Fire and Rescue Department had their first ever fly catching case.
The firemen were not moonlighting as pest control, but were
in fact called to investigate a distress call of strange sounds emanating from
inside a cupboard, believed to be a snake.
As it turns out, the deadly noises were from a distressed green
bottle fly stuck in the cupboard instead.
Credit: Friends of Bomba Malaysia/Facebook

While it may be tempting to call emergency personnel at times of suspected duress, it should be noted that emergency calls are no joke.
Every call made to 999 gives access to emergency services of 5 agencies:
Royal Malaysian PoliceFire and Rescue Department of MalaysiaMinistry of Health MalaysiaMalaysian Maritime Enforcement AgencyDepartment of Civil Defence
In the case of the fly, deputy director of the Kedah Fire and
Rescue Department, Sayani Saidon, told Harian Metro that such calls would likely
slow down their response to a real emergency like fires, drowning or accidents.

Credit: Friends of Bomba Malaysia/Facebook
It should also be noted that wasting the time of emergency personnel is a serious crime. Making prank calls to 999 can result in a maximum fine of RM50,000 or a year in jail or both under Section 233 (1)(B) of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
So the next time you feel like calling the Bomba to come to
the rescue, just make sure itâ€™s a real emergency.
Please call 999 in the case of actual emergencies. Itâ€™s also
advised to have the numbers of relevant regional police, fire department and hospitals.

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Najib Is Discharged From Cheras Rehab Hospital, Returns To Kajang Prison

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The latest media statement from the Health Ministry (KKM) said Datuk Seri Najib Razak has been discharged from the Cheras Rehabilitation Hospital (CRH) today (23 September) and will return to Kajang Prison.

After undergoing several health checks and rehab treatment, Najib’s health is in good condition.
He has also received some rehab exercise pointers from the physiotherapy department at CRH.
Najib and his family have also been informed about his current health conditions and health plan.
CRH promises to stay committed to providing optimum medical attention to all patients.

Najib was admitted to CRH after being referred to by the Kuala Lumpur Hospital (HKL) on 19 September.
He was sent to the hospital on 12 September for medical attention when his health deteriorated.
READ MORE: Najib Warded At Cheras Rehab Hospital, To Return To Kajang Prison After Getting Clearance From Specialist
Based on reports, Najib was admitted to the hospital due to a recurring stomach ulcer issue and a change in medication for his blood pressure.
READ MORE: Najib 1MDB’s Trial Put On Hold As He’s Still Warded In HKL
Najib, who’s currently serving his 12-year jail sentence for misappropriating RM42 million of SRC International Sdn Bhd funds, still faces the 1Malaysia Development Berhad (1MDB) trial but it has been put on hold when he fell ill.

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[Watch] Woman Trying To Block Moving Car At Port Dickson Traffic Light Earns Cops’ Attention

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The Port Dickson District Police Headquarters has released a media statement on a viral video of a woman blocking a Proton Wira at Batu 1, Port Dickson traffic light which has gone viral on social media platforms.

Picture Source: IPD Port Dickson FB Page
Picture Source: IPD Port Dickson FB Page
The woman has been asked by the police (PDRM) to come forth to the Port Dickson District Police Headquarters to make a report on the matter.
According to Port Dickson Deputy District Police Chief Deputy Superintendent Muhamad Mustafah Hussin, police are aware of the 33-second video clip that shows a woman attempting to block a vehicle that was at the traffic signal intersection at 9.43am on Wednesday.
tak tahu apa yang berlaku, hope dipermudahkan segala urusan akak tu pic.twitter.com/RH1lQNWu10— ًِ (@bckupacc99) April 23, 2023
Mustafah also stated that the woman’s action not only endangered herself but also worried the public.
As of now, the police have not received any reports on the incident or the individual involved in the incident.
Mustafah also urged the people to not share the video anymore as such an act is deemed as an offence under Section 233 of the Communications and Multimedia Act 1998.
Netizens meanwhile found the incident funny but agreed it was dangerous.
Tak tahulah apa yg berlaku, if akak tu ada buat salah. Suami jgn laa buat mcm tu, bawak je masuk kereta sbb akak tu dh tahan kat depan kan. Bahaya tu, lepastu pergilah berbincang dekat tempat yg lebih selamat. Kalau taknak bincang, haaa tinggalkan kat tmpt yg lebih selamat jugak.— Modern Scarf Batu Pahat 🧕🏼 (@liyanikekaboo) April 24, 2023
Baca komen rata rata buat lawak. Sorry tapi aku tak rasa benda ni lawak. Apa la yang berlaku agaknya sampai akak tu bahayakan nyawa sendiri.. Not worth it la kak.. jangan la buat macam ni lagi kak..— Depphead (@aaadriannnnnn) April 24, 2023
Some even used the opportunity to make jokes about it.
Biasa org tolak kete rosak.. yg ni tarik— Syah222 (@syah222218) April 23, 2023
Betul la nama job 'tarik kereta' tapi bukan macam tu kaedahnya.— Mohd Arif Juhani (@ArifJuhani) April 23, 2023
Nonetheless, the real story of the incident has yet to come to light, and perhaps only will if the woman appears and makes an official report about it.


Gamuda Land Opens SplashMania Waterpark At Gamuda Cove With Early Bird Pricing

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Gamuda Land today held its official soft launch ceremony for its 18-acre SplashMania Waterpark located in Gamuda Cove.

A total of over 2,200 visitors were amongst the first to set foot in the waterpark and experience the first-of-its-kind waterslides in Malaysia like the Shaka Waka, a 78-meter-long multimedia and audio waterslide fitted with various LED light effects, amongst others.
Chu Wai Lune, Chief Executive Officer of Gamuda Land who was present at the ceremony said: “As town planners, we planned for Gamuda Cove to not only include the home place, but also the park place, shopping place, eating place and of course the play place. This is because, we know that when we get the places right, our town will work.
“The waterpark represents a great addition towards Gamuda Cove’s list of placemaking offerings, and the team is thrilled to offer SplashMania’s ‘Where Nature Meets Fun’ hospitality to visitors from far and wide, both local and international.”
He said that the waterpark is projected to attract an annual visitorship of 800,000.
A digitalised experience
As part of the waterpark’s digitalisation efforts to offer convenience to its visitors and customers, Gamuda Land has introduced its GL Play mobile application – available for download on Google Play and Apple App Store.
Through the application, visitors will be able to purchase admission tickets ahead of time on top of using it to navigate and check out the available waterslides on the digital park map. Visitors would also be able to place orders at the various F&B offerings and stay notified on when to collect their food and drinks, making for a pleasant waterpark experience.
Aside from that, the application entails a component known as GL CLIX which allows visitors to download high-resolution photos of themselves taken on rides during their visit through facial recognition technology.
Sanjay Nadarajah, General Manager (Leisure & Hospitality) of Gamuda Land said, “Key learnings and best practices on the implementation of technology in theme parks across the region were one of the key considerations to ensure the guest experience in SplashMania Waterpark is a more pleasant one.
“With technology, such as the GL Play App, it not only helps create a safer experience for guests, but provides a seamless experience. The process of collecting and paying for passes can be done prior to arrival while also allowing visitors to skip the queue and order their F&B online to collect it when it is ready. We want our guests to maximise their ‘fun’ time at SplashMania.
“In the planning of SplashMania’s phased opening, we are positive that the offerings at hand will be able to spark an enjoyable, unforgettable and safe experience for guests of all ages,” Sanjay continued.
Early bird pricing
To commemorate the soft opening, visitors are able to enjoy early bird pricing starting at RM63 for children and senior citizens while adults and those above 120cm in height can purchase tickets for RM79 from now until 31st March, ahead of its grand launch in Q2 2023.
SplashMania Waterpark comprises thrilling water slides and key attractions, some being the first-of-its-kind waterslide experiences visitors can encounter in Malaysia.
The SplashMania Waterpark is open at 10am to 6pm everyday aside from Tuesdays unless it falls on a public or school holiday.
For more information and the latest happenings, visit GL Play here.


Najib Has No Handphone While In Prison, Relies On Newspaper For News

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Former prime minister Datuk Seri Najib Razak cannot use a mobile phone and can only read the newspaper to know the world’s affairs.

Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi made the revelation in a Facebook post after meeting Najib at his trial.
He said the two had arrived early, so they talked for a long time in court.

Bossku was cheerful and welcoming, although he seemed a little downcast. He wasn’t allowed to use his cell phone.Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi on the limitations faced by his former boss who now sits in jail.
He said Najib reads newspapers to learn about everything big and small happening in the outside world, but he can only get the newspapers a day later.
It means that all he knows is what happened a day or two ago.
Puad said he and Najib discussed the economy and current issues, including the cabinet list for the unity government.
He reminded Umno members to persevere, not to worry, and rise again. Seeing the spirit of Bossku, I am sure he will return one day to continue his noble struggle.Umno Supreme Council member Datuk Mohd Puad Zarkashi on the message by his former boss.
Malaysia’s Fallen Prime Minister
In August 2022, the Federal Court upheld the conviction and sentence of 12 years imprisonment and a fine of RM210 million faced by Najib in the case of embezzlement of RM42 million funds belonging to SRC International Sdn Bhd.
A panel of five judges led by Chief Justice Tengku Maimun Tuan Mat in a unanimous decision found that the defence presented by Najib was inconsistent and failed to raise reasonable doubt.
Jail for Najib as Federal Court upholds ex-PM’s conviction pic.twitter.com/icWTvtdRi9— Free Malaysia Today (@fmtoday) August 23, 2022
After his imprisonment, Najib remains active on social media, his accounts presumably run by his staff.
His continuous postings led to speculations that he has access to a handphone despite languishing in prison.
The perception was reinforced by alleged special treatment when receiving medical treatment not long after he was jailed.
READ MORE: Najib Is Discharged From Cheras Rehab Hospital, Returns To Kajang Prison
How come this @NajibRazak can still tweet freely whilst in jail…He has complete access to the social media, handphone too…what else?#Is_Najib_really_in_jail pic.twitter.com/pHWbBhOF1t— Kimhuam (@kimhuam) December 6, 2022

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More Than 701 Active Covid-19 Cases With The Latest One In Sabah

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In a Press Statement yesterday (5 June), Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah announced that there are 701 active of Covid-19 clusters in the country including 24 new ones. This takes the total number of clusters to 2,308 with 1,607 expired clusters.

The latest cluster in Sabah is said to have be triggered by Hari Raya celebration visits.
Sabah State Local Government and Housing Minister Datuk Masidi Manjun said the Block 31 cluster in Tawau has 31 positive cases so far. Its index case was a 71-year old housewife who tested positive at a screening at Tawau Hospital on 27 May.
In a report by Bernama, Masidi, who is also the state government’s spokesperson for Covid-19, said: “Following close contact screenings, nine tested positive, in addition to the 21 new cases today.
“Close contact tracing is being intensified to detect the source of infection.”
Another cluster detected in Sabah
Another new cluster was recorded yesterday in the Gambaron workplace cluster in Telupid with 12 positive cases so far.
The index case is a 32-year-old man who is believed to have contracted the virus while attending a social gathering on 22 May at a café in Telupid. The spread of cases was also contributed by his colleagues who had returned to high-risk areas in Tawau to celebrate Aidilfitri.
It is believed that the index case developed a cough and shortness of breath on 26 May, a week before he was confirmed positive at the Telupid Health Clinic.

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[JUST IN] UPSR Officially Abolished & PT3 2021 Exams Cancelled

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The Ministry of Education (MOE) will be abolishing the Primary School Achievement Test (UPSR) for Primary Six students from this year onwards.

Education Minister Datuk Seri Mohd Radzi Md Jidin said the decision was made based on the studies made and also engagement with stakeholders.
This marks the end of the national Primary Six examination after 33 years of existence. There will be no replacement examinations for UPSR.
Instead, Malay Mail reports that the assessment for Primary Six students will be carried out exactly like what was done last year (2020). Primary education will instead focus on strengthening classroom-based assessments beginning from 2021.
Application to secondary boarding schools will be assessed on three criteria – intellectual ability, soft skills and writing articulation skills.
Besides taking out UPSR,  Form Three Assessment Test (PT3) for 2021 has also been canceled.

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Cops Confirm Case Of Murdered Mom After Video Of Child Crying Next To Her Dead Body Goes Viral

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A heartbreaking video has been making its rounds on social media. Like the scene of a movie, a toddler was seen crying next to her mother, who appeared lifeless in an alley.

Unfortunately, police confirmed that the video was of a real murder case.
Tawau Police confirmed that the incident happened last night in Kampung Titingan or formerly known as Kampung Ice Box. Kampung Ice Box is believed to be a place with high gangsterism and crime cases.
In the video, shared by Kosmo, a family member was seen holding back tears after seeing the victim lifeless.
The victim was found dead next to her crying toddler in a dark alley in the Sabah village.
According to Bernama, Tawau district deputy police chief Supt Champin Piuh said they received a report about the incident at 7.30 pm.
The woman, a foreigner, believed to be in her 30s, had her throat slit with a sharp object. The woman and her one-year-old daughter were on their way to her sister’s house nearby to get vegetables.
“When they reached a dark alley, the victim was believed to have been robbed because her necklace and earrings were missing,” Supt Champin Piuh told reporters last night.
The police are working on tracking down the suspect and the case is being investigated under Section 302 of the Penal Code.
Those with information related to this incident can reach the Tawau IPD operations room to assist in the investigation.

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Industries Unite List Of Suggestions To Save Malaysian Businesses

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The number of businesses in a dire situation 15 months after the first MCO is shocking.

According to Industries Unite, 80% of their members can no longer sustain themselves and meet their financial obligations, as and when they arise. 40% have closed down and further 20% are likely to close, over the next couple of months.
This is exacerbated by the Total Movement Lockdown. Since last year many of their members have laid off staff or have reduced wages drastically and most are unable to pay vendors and suppliers.
The coalition
Industries Unite is a coalition of 112 members who comprise of Trade and Business Associations representing approximately 3.3 million businesses, mostly the mid to lower economic tier SME’s microbusinesses and entrepreneurs.
The coalition notes that many employees and former employees have been so affected that they are struggling to put food on the table and meet basic needs such as baby milk powder and food.
Employers themselves are no longer able to sustain their businesses with depleted reserves and high level of debt. Many have even resorted to obtaining loans from loan sharks and unlicensed lenders, in the hope of being able to resuscitate their business.
However, in light of the recovery plan that spans 4 phases and until the end of the year, morale and confidence is at an all time low. The timeline for the recovery plan means more businesses will not be able to survive.
A list of suggestions
Datuk David Gurupatham, co-founder of Industries Unite
In response to the situation, Datuk David Gurupatham, co-founder of Industries Unite, acknowledged that although the government has taken some steps in the right direction, more could be done to save the people that made up the local businesses in the country from going under.
In an online press conference, David shares a list of suggestions composed by the coalition that could help alleviate the issues during the Full Movement Control Order (FMCO).
Increase and accelerate capacity of the vaccinations nationwide and Increase procurement of vaccines and inoculation capacity.Procure and increase the supply of vaccines. All vaccines approved by the WHO can be procured without lengthy local trials.Allow registered pharmacies to purchase vaccines from the approved WHO list and offer for sale to licensed private practitioners and doctors.Private GP’s are allowed to vaccinate without red tape. They are to be incentivized to do so. Currently, only 1,000 private GP’s are enlisted and the process of registration and approvals are cumbersome.Begin a nationwide campaign to encourage people to register and to vaccinate. Enlist volunteers if need be.Allow an amnesty to undocumented foreign workers and encourage them to vaccinate.
Financial Assistance to Assist Businesses to stabilize and recover.A further reduction in utility bills, TNB bills, especially commercial rates by 50%.Procure the reduction of data charges by telcos.Reduction or deferment on Federal and State taxes and levies.6 months deferment of statutory obligations such as EPF and SOCSO.
Automatic Moratorium on financial obligations.The application process defeats and delays the objective.The current targeted moratorium is subjective. If this is to continue, there must be an independent ombudsman.The bank requirements are unattainable by many.In many instances banks have declined their customers’ requests verbally or put the matter in KIV, making it difficult for anyone to make a complaint.The interest rate to be fixed at ‘on a cost of funds’ basis, stop the capitalization of interest, with no added charges such as processing fees and restructuring fees.
Widen the scope and depth of the wages support scheme.The current wage support subsidy isn’t cast wide enough.The categories of the affected business that can apply should be increased based on need.The wage subsidy should be at least 30% of the employees’ nett salary. The employer should be allowed to reduce wages by a maximum of 30% and be obliged to pay 40% at least, with 30% being subsidised by the Government across the board.
Rental relief.Different traders require different levels of rental rebates.The Government gives grants to landlords to the equivalent level of the rental reduction.The current tax relief for landlords has little or no impact as the tax relief is only useful if these landlords are in profit.
Targeted financial support for B40 and M40; target spending on products and services.Currently it is estimated 600,000 people formerly in the M40 category are now in the B40 category and these numbers are likely to rise exponentially.The current one off payment of RM1,500 is woefully insufficient.Online purchases are favoring business overseas, outflow of capital. Lower priced fake items from phantom sellers mostly located overseas.No action is taken against these online platforms from selling fake goods that are affecting real businesses.
Suspension of tax instalmentsWe ask the Government in these instances to compute and accelerate refunds to ease cashflow. We ask that the Government consider if it is possible to defer tax payments by affected industries to be deferred for the duration of the total lockdown.
Unlock private capital/digitalise the cooperative/encourage peer to peer lending.Under the Cooperative Act, cooperatives are allowed to borrow from and lend to individuals. Capping rates at below bank lending rates will help individuals especially in the B40.Digitalising the process of peer to peer lending.A digital tokenization of government financial assistance and utilization of credit coupons into the smart chip of the IC’s of recipients of these micro loans, grants and assistance.
Targeted and immediate lifting of restrictions on businesses to operate..The vaccination plans must be targeted also towards prioritizing businesses and the economy. Do away with essential and non-essential labels.The Covid 19 battle must be targeted, locality by locality, building by building, district by district, State by State.High economic value neighbourhoods to be prioritized, for example when there is a large concentration of businesses workers and people.Businesses should be allowed to operate with enhanced SOP’s in these areas.
Gig economy overlooked.Entertainment, especially music and live events promotes all kinds of industries. However, musicians and those daily paid and contract workers in this industry, often fall through the cracks as they are not registered with government agencies such as the tax department, EPF and Socso.The previous one time monetary assistance does not help sustain their lives that are at a standstill. Please consider a monthly stipend for people in this category who are severely and critically impacted by the lockdown.
Other issues

David also noted a few additional issues:
The monopoly of  the 2 biggest food delivery apps must be looked into. Most F&B have no choice but to subscribe to them to survive. At present the delivery charges of 30% or more of the price of the food is unsustainable for most as prices of raw materials have also increased. Improve communication and clarity between the ministries, the government, enforcement agencies and the public.Reduce red tape and bureaucracy.High fines are not the solution. Prioritise engaging with business associations and place more reliance on data, information feedback and solutions given by businesses and people on the ground.Formulate a 12-month stabilization plan for businesses and 3-year recovery plan. Provide some effort and support towards mental and physical health awareness.

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This Malaysian Math Whiz Just Got Accepted To 10 Of The World’s Best Universities

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Meet Yugendran Rajaendran, the Malaysian math whiz who just got accepted to 10 of the world’s top universities including Yale, King’s College London and Stanford University – the latter which he will be joining to become the only Malaysian in their class of 2024.

The 20-year-old Klang boy had always been exceptional, mastering mathematics percentages at the age of four and later achieving 11 A+ in his SPM.
Continuing to display his prowess with predicted 5A’s for his A-Levels at Epsom College, the Malaysian applied to 15 of the world’s best universities and got accepted into 10 of them!
According to Malay Mail, offer letters flooded in from the likes of King’s College London, Yale University, University of California Los Angeles (UCLA), New York University (NYU) and Columbia University, but Yugendran has chosen to pursue a double degree in Bioengineering and Mathematical and Computational Science at Stanford University in California, USA.

While his achievements are remarkable, Yugendran hails from a humble background with his father working as a motorcycle mechanic while his mother is a housewife.
I’ve always liked math. My father used to buy me math exercise books and I’d finish it in a day. That’s when I knew that I have an aptitude for learning. I find it intellectually stimulating.Yugendran Rajaendran to Malay Mail.
Yugendran told Malay Mail that they instilled an incredible work ethic in their children, working hard to make sure that they could chase their dreams. And that support has indeed borne fruit with three of his elder sisters pursuing careers in medicine.
Yugendran with his mother, Sakunthala Devi Ramiah.(Credit: Miera Zulyana/Malay Mail)
Now, the youngest in the family of five plans to follow along the same path as his siblings, but with a mathematical twist as a medical scientist.
The brilliant Malaysian hopes to do some good with his achievements to help people have a better quality of life, with aspirations to work with Malaysian Health Ministry on local healthcare policymaking.
With all that he’s achieved so far, we will be looking forward to Yugendran’s life-changing work.

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Klang boy gets into 10 top universities, will be only Malaysian for Stanford University’s Class of 2024


Malaysia Has Mixed Feelings About The New 2020 Academic Calendar

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With secondary school seniors in Form 5 and Form 6 returning to school on Wednesday (June 24), the Education Ministry yesterday (June 23) announced revisions to the 2020 school year calendar.
The new academic calendar basically shortens 2020’s mid-term and year-end break for the school year, following the unexpected school “break” due to the Covid-19 crisis.
Reportedly, students have spent some 56 days of “homeschooling” during the nationwide Covid-19 lockdown, with students, parents, and teachers having to overcome many different challenges to allow for education to continue.

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Mid-term break will now be five days instead of nine for schools across the country.
Meanwhile, year-end break will be reduced to 14 days from the previous 42 days for states in Group A (Johor, Kedah, Kelantan and Terengganu), and from 41 day to 13 days for schools in Group B (Melaka, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perak, Perlis, Penang, Sabah, Sarawak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Labuan and Putrajaya), bringing 2020’s academic year to 168 days in total.
However, it appears that the new academic calendar is being greeted with mixed reviews.
Former Education Minister Dr. Maszlee Malik claims that he has been receiving complaints directly from teachers who disagree with the decision to shorten school breaks.
Dr. Maszlee explained that the government should be more attentive to the needs of educators and make them more involved in the decision making process.
The opinion was shared by the National Union of the Teaching Profession (NUTP) who urged the government to reassess its new calendar, feeling that MOE had rushed its decision without consulting or informing members of the union.
Meanwhile, according to The Star, seniors who are set on taking their SPM and STPM exams appear to be satisfied with the changed school calendar with several students agreeing that the new calendar would give them more time to study, counseling with their teachers and better prepare for tests.
A look through social media also revealed varied opinions on the new academic calendar.
While some agree that the decision to reduce school break was adequate considering the long absence of physical school sessions since the start of the Movement Control Order (MCO) period.
rasanya tak salah kot kalau cuti dipendekkan. korang nak cuti berapa lama lagi ? heih dah bagi sekolah banyak bunyi pula— tqa (@nurulatqh____) June 24, 2020
However, others were concerned about the adverse impact that the new calendar would have on teachers and students.
Shortened school leaves.. involving all? All the online classes not counted? We followed takwim.. but then siapa la kita.. Saya Okie ja.. Sbb Mmg Tak ke mana cuti Dan sek dekat ja.. yg komplen those working at East and from west.. pastu dua minggu tue pun bkn cuti yer..— shan (ஷான்) (@Shan_6183) June 23, 2020
Bila ya masyarakat nak faham bahasa yang waktu pkp pun cikgu sibuk mengajar. Please la. Dulu keadaan biasa time cuti sekolah pun cikgu masih sibuk. https://t.co/orGwV1AwIB— Biubiu (@heyhazellnatt) June 24, 2020

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Education Ministry cuts school holidays this year in 2020 term revision
PINDAAN PENGGAL PERSEKOLAHAN TAHUN 2020
Guru kecewa kerajaan kurangkan cuti sekolah, kata Maszlee
SPM, STPM takers say ‘yes’ to shorter school holidays
MOE: Year End School Holidays Cut To Two Weeks For 2020


Malaysia’s Strain Of Covid-19 Is “Very Contagious”

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One might wonder if the panic over Covid-19 is justified with a movement control order (MCO) that will last nearly two months long, hurting the economy and livelihoods of its people.
As it turns out, it has most certainly been favourable to impose a mandatory lockdown on the country, because the strain of Covid-19 found in Malaysia is apparently a particularly contagious strain.
According to Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, medical researchers at the Institute for Medical Research (IMR) discovered a more contagious variant of the SARS-CoV-2 that has been responsible for 120 Covid-19 infections in Malaysia.
IMR has isolated and cultured the virus. Based on that, we have found out that Case 26 has one mutation.Health director-general Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
It’s partly why Case 26 ended up being a super-spreader. The most contagious mutation allowed the virus to spread rapidly.
There are 30 mutations of the virus globally with three main strains of the virus.
Malaysia has previously identified all three strains of the mutation, but a majority of Covid-19 cases here are from strain B, similar to the type in Wuhan.
Strain A is mainly infecting the United States, while strain C is from Europe.

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Did You Know There’s Malaysian Land INSIDE Singapore?

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A few clicks here and there on the Internet has brought to our attention that there are “foreign territories” in Singapore belonging to Malaysia.

In fact, Malaysia is the only country to have plots of land in Singapore with “extraterritorial jurisdiction” which means we have the right to exercise control over these areas.
While Malaysia controls these two plots of land, it actually belongs to the state of Johor and the Sultan of Johor.
How did this come about?
Possession of both pieces of land pre-dates Singapore’s Independence.
Although under Malaysian jurisdiction, there are no immigration or customs checks to enter these territories.
Where in Singapore are these 2 plots of lands belonging to Malaysia?
Masjid Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim(Credit: allabout.city)
Masjid Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim
Situated in the southern part of Singapore, this mosque was named after “one of the richest Malay chieftains in the Malay world” during his rule – Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim.
It sits on 1.2 hectares of land in Telok Blangah where the Istana Lama used to be when it belonged to his father, Temenggong Abdul Rahman, the Temenggong of Johor at the time.
There is a Muslim cemetery adjacent to the mosque that holds the royal tomb of both Temenggongs.
The mosque is open to the public and despite it being located across a busy shopping mall in Singapore, it is still very peaceful and highly recommended to visit at night.
Location: 30 Telok Blangah Rd, Singapore 098827
Istana Tyersall and Istana Woodneuk
It may not come as a surprise but the other plots of land belonging to Malaysia in Singapore are related to Masjid Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim as it was then passed to Temenggong Abu Bakar (aka as the 1st Sultan of Johor / Sultan Abu Bakar) who later moved his residence to Tyersall – which he acquired from prominent newspaper editor and lawyer William Napier.
Istana Tyersall(Credit: Wikipedia)
This brings us to Istana Tyersall and Istana Woodneuk. Both places sit on 24.4 hecactres of land beside the Singapore Botanic Gardens.  It was formerly the site for the Sultan and his wives.
Istana Woodneuk: then(Credit: Wikipedia)
While Istana Tyersall has since been demolished, Istana Woodneuk still stands albeit in dilapidated condition. It has even been featured several times in different urban exploration videos and blogs of abandoned buildings.
Istana Woodneuk: now(Credit: exploresg)
What is the significance of having Malaysian land in Singapore?
Aside from bragging rights for those in Singapore to say “I’ve stepped on Malaysian land” during a time where borders are closed, there really isn’t much importance aside from its historical value.
Although it isn’t advisable to visit Istana Woodneuk due to its condition, Masjid Temenggong Daeng Ibrahim is very much open to visit and pray in – though access may be limited due to the COVID-19 restrictions.

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Mâ€™sian lawyer changes perceptions with story of meth addict father

Twitter user and lawyer @farhanmaaruf_ recently shared a case where he acted as the defense attorney for a man who tested positive for methamphetamine abuse.

Aku ingat lagi dulu ada satu kes urine. Kantoi syabu. Kerja delivery pizza. Anak 4 org. No 1 dgn 2 kembar. Nak daftar darjah 1. Anak no 3 daftar tadika. Anak no 4 dijaga dua org kakak dia. KakakÂ² dia pun dia jugak yg bela. Duduk rumah sewa.
â€” Farhan Maaruf (@farhanmaaruf_) August 5, 2019

According @farhanmaaruf_, the man was a pizza delivery guy.
He had four kids: The first two were a pair of twins in primary 1, the third child was in preschool and the littlest one was cared for by his two sisters who lived with him. The family of seven lived in a rented house.
 His wife had left him to care for the children on his own.
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Bini dah lari. Sebab dia amik syabu antaranya ialah dia nak kejar trip. Delivery dari pagi sampai malam. Nak bagi makan minum anakÂ² dan kakakÂ². Daftar anak sekolah dan tadika.
â€” Farhan Maaruf (@farhanmaaruf_) August 5, 2019

He used drugs to enable him to make more delivery trips.
His work had him delivering pizzas from morning until night time. The drugs kept him alert enough to make more trips so that he could get paid more and be able to feed his children and his sisters, and put his kids through school.

Masa rayuan, aku siap cakap yg antara yuran sekolah paling mahal adalah darjah satu. Bayangkan nak daftar dua org serentak. Kerja delivery pizza je pun. Duit jamin pun pinjam Ah Long.
â€” Farhan Maaruf (@farhanmaaruf_) August 5, 2019

During his appeal, @farhanmaaruf_ pointed out that the man was living a tough life.
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He didnâ€™t make much as a pizza delivery guy but had to support his entire family on his own.
He was so poor that his own bail money had to be borrowed from loan sharks.

Ini lah antara kes paling emosi yg aku pernah buat. Bukan apa, kita tgk pengorbanan ayah sehingga sanggup jadi penagih semata-mata nak bagi anakÂ² makan.
â€” Farhan Maaruf (@farhanmaaruf_) August 5, 2019

â€œThis was one of the most emotional cases Iâ€™ve ever had. Itâ€™s the story of a fatherâ€™s sacrifice so great that he started abusing drugs to enable him to put food on the table for his family. â€œ
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Tak semua penagih tu bersalah. Penagih pun manusia jugak. Terutama manusia yg melakukan kesilapan. Siapa kita nak menghukum diorang. Cukuplah sekadar bersyukur kita tak diduga sebegitu rupa.
â€” Farhan Maaruf (@farhanmaaruf_) August 5, 2019

â€œNot all addicts are at fault. They’re still human. Humans who have made mistakes. Who are we to punish them.â€

This thread highlights perfectly how drug abuse and addiction is so misunderstood.
For years, drug abuse has been considered a crime in our country.

It was only recently that the Health Ministry announced that they are looking into decriminalising drug abuse by removing criminal penalties for those found possessing and using small quantities of drugs for personal use.
The Malaysian government is only now acknowledging that drug addiction is a complex chronic relapsing medical condition affected by many factors.

@farhanmaarof_â€™s tweet went viral on Twitter with over 13K retweets at the time of writing.
Many netizens expressed that they never thought of addiction from an addicts point of view and empathised with the manâ€™s situation.

Terima kasih atas perkongsian ini. Satu dimensi baru untuk saya sebagai guru fikirkan apabila menyantuni anak murid (terutamanya yang ada masalah).
â€” NadHF (@nadrah_harith) August 6, 2019

“Thank you for sharing this. It has made me realise that there is another dimension to helping troubled/delinquent kids as a teacher.”

Also based on this story, beri lah tip sbg sedekah kepada delivery guy yg bersusah payah menghantar makanan kita. Harap2 dapat meringankan beban mereka
â€” Mazlin B (@mazlinbaseri) August 6, 2019

“Also, based on this story, do tip and be charitable towards our delivery guys who go through the trouble of sending us our food. Hopefully we can help ease their burden.”

So basically, dia ambil syabu bukan utk kepentingan dia sendiri. Dia ambil benda tu sebab nak hadap kerja dia. Effect syabu bagi energy, focus. Tapi semestinya ada bad effect. Google sendiri tak pun tanya member korang. Biar bapak “sakit” janji anak makan.
â€” F (@Fablucenz0) August 6, 2019

“So, basically he wasn’t taking meth for his own satisfaction. He took it to be able to face his work. Meth gives you energy and focus. Of course, there will be bad side effects. You can Google it yourself or even ask your friends. The father would rather “suffer” as long as his kids can eat.”

betul , tak semua penagih tu jahat ! Dorang ada alasan sendiri .
â€” cik bungaa🌸 (@aboyypwncs) August 6, 2019

“This is true! Not all addicts are bad. They have their reasons for using.”
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Bersatu Denies Muhyiddin Bribery Allegations, He Was Just Giving Back Change

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Whether we like it or not, bribery is part and parcel of any political situation in any country.

This is why when @SyedAkramin posted this photo on Twitter and tagged the Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission, netizens thought the former prime minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin was paying a bribe in broad daylight.
In the picture, Muhyiddin could be seen handing a green RM5 note to an elderly man on a motorcycle.
Assalamualaikum @SPRMMalaysia. pic.twitter.com/QZoy7qB7rm— Roman Akramovich (@SyedAkramin) October 30, 2021
After the tweet went viral, Bersatu vice-president Mohd Rafiq Naizamohideen clarified that Muhyiddin was giving the elderly man his change at a Gerai Prihatin Rakyat in Melaka.
In a report by Malaysiakini, Mohd Rafiq said the allegations of bribery were slanderous and meant to defame Muhyiddin.
He explained that the Gerai Prihatin Rakyat which sells sundry goods at cheap prices was organised by an NGO.
However, it has been closely linked to two political parties namely Bersatu and Perikatan Nasional.
The Gerai only sells four items: 2kg potatoes, one whole chicken, one carton of eggs and one 200g Milo packet. The items are sold for RM15 to one member from households earning below RM4,000.
Electoral watchdog Bersih has previously said in a statement that the cheap sales can be seen as another tactic of ‘vote buying’ and it’s an election offence.
The Election Commission (SPR) said it would only investigate the claims if a report is made by Bersih.

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PDRM Allows For Interstate Travel Via Motorcycle And Public Transport

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The police now allow for interstate travel using public transportation and motorcycles, according to a report by Bernama.
Director of Bukit Amanâ€™s Crime Investigations Department Datuk Huzir Mohamed said before making their journey they must get the permission through the Gerak Malaysia app or at the nearest police station.
For now, they would allow interstate travel for those stranded in their hometowns and want to return back to their homes or for people who commute for work purposes.
It will be in stages up to 10 May starting with Kuala Lumpur, followed by Perak, Johor and Kelantan.
On Saturday, those from Perlis, Kedah Pulau Penang, Melaka and Pahang will be allowed to move while the people from Selangor, Negeri Sembilan and Terengganu are permitted to travel on Sunday.

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Agong Summons PH And PN Leaders After No PM Candidates Found To Have Simple Majority

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Yang di-Pertuan Agong Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah has found that none of the Prime Minister candidates appear to currently have the support of a simple majority.

As such he has summoned the leaders of the two largest coalitions in Parliament to the palace and will meet them at 4.30pm today.
Following the 15th General Election (GE15), Pakatan Harapan (PH) currently has 82 seats in Parliament while Perikatan Nasional (PN) has 73.
PKR president Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim is the chairman of PH, while Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin leads PN.
Both are the respective Prime Minister candidates for their coalitions.
Yesterday, it looked as if Anwar would become PM as he appeared to have the support of BN, as their 30 seats in Parliament would have given him the support of 112 MPs, squeaking by the 111 needed to form the government.
On Sunday, it looked as if Muhyiddin had the numbers as he had met with GPS, which has 23 seats, and claimed to have the support of ‘several other Dewan Rakyat members’ as well.
However, Umno vice president Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob today said BN would not be supporting PH or PN to form a government and would remain as the opposition.

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Dr Amalina To Sue Local Tabloids Over Sensationalised Circumcision Articles

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Dr Nur Amalina Che Bakri’s previous comments regarding female circumcision in the United Kingdom have been sensationalised by a few online portals, which then led to a barrage of sexually obscene and profane remarks about her nine-week-old daughter.

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Her latest tweet indicated that she has moved forward to file legal action against the respective news portals to serve as a lesson.
Dr Amalina wrote that her lawyers had issued a summons letter towards the local tabloids and reiterated that she didn’t do so to limit the free press.
2. Peguam saya telahpun mengemukakan surat saman terhadap tabloid2 ini pada hari ini. Saya tidak berniat sama sekali menyekat kebebasan media, tetapi dalam hal ini tabloid2 ini bagi saya telah melangkaui batas & ini tidak boleh berterusan.— Dr. Amalina (@DrAmalinaBakri) January 2, 2023
In the summons letter, she urged the tabloids to take down the misleading articles and not to cover sensational news about her moving forward.
Dr Amalina is seeking a public apology within 7 days of the legal letter. She states that she isn’t looking for any payout and wants to keep the case out of court if all parties agree to cooperate.
She added that she would take legal action against the online trolls on Facebook next.
As a parent, you wouldn’t want people to behave similarly towards your children. I hope the authorities can protect Malaysian citizens from cyberbullying cases involving children. I hope we get to fight for the enactment of an anti-cyberbullying act so this will not happen again.Amalina Bakri wrote on Twitter
Despite what had transpired, Dr Amalina thanked Malaysians who gave her words of support and encouragement.
She urged Malaysians not to let a few bad eggs spoil Malaysian society.

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Langkawi Is Officially Declared Malaysia’s “Chocolate Hub” & Plans To Open Chocolate Museum

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The official declaration to turn the island into Malaysia’s chocolatey center was made in hopes to revamp the nation’s cocoa industry besides working as a tourist trap to attract foreign travelers.

Plantation Industries and Commodities Minister Datuk Dr. Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali said that Langkawi serves the perfect spot as Malaysia’s chocolate hub because the island regularly receives visitors from all over the world.
The government plans in promoting the country’s chocolate business by creating networks and providing entrepreneurs with the tools to make and sell chocolate products.
The cocoa plant and its beans is where chocolate comes from.(Rodrigo Flores/Unsplash)
Additionally, there’s also plans to open a “Chocolate Museum” on the island, said to exhibit Malaysia’s history in the cocoa industry which is believed to date as far back as the 1770s’.
Cocoa beans are one of Malaysia’s many agricultural products and our country stands as Asia’s second-largest cocoa producer.
Malaysia’s agricultural production in 2018.(Department of Statistics Malaysia)
In 2019, Malaysia had exported around RM1.14 billion worth of cocoa, but the nation’s dominance in the market is said to be on the decline.
Reportedly, Malaysia’s cocoa production had been cut by half in recent years as farmers trade in the plant to grow more profitable crops.

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Viral Shah Alam Mural On Malaysian Leaders Found Vandalised Today

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[UPDATE: The Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) has released a statement to say that the defaced murals have been painted over with white paint and a police report has been lodged for vandalism in public spaces under Vandalism Minor Laws 2005.]

A highly popular mural in Shah Alam depicting the faces of Malaysian leaders and frontliners who’ve been key figures in the nation’s Covid-19 fight has been found vandalised today.
In a video spreading on social media, red paint spelling out offensive words and graffiti over the faces of the Yang di-Pertuan Agong (YDPA) Al-Sultan Abdullah Ri’ayatuddin Al-Mustafa Billah Shah, Health Director-General Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah and Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Busuknye hati 😬😬😬 pic.twitter.com/9jOQDKwTgm— Labu suka anak pak aji (@MrJamesLabu) July 20, 2020
Based on images shared online, the vandalised mural at Taman Cahaya Alam, Seksyen U12 has been covered and there were police onsite.
Credit: @MrJamesLabu/Twitter
The mural by Terengganu-born Suhaimi Ali,  Abdul Hadi Ramli and Muhamad Firdaus Nordinwas was lauded by scores of Malaysians with personal visits by the Health DG and Agong themselves in late June.

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Gov’t Is Scrapping 3G – So What Does It Mean For You & Your Phone?

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3G will be a thing of the past in the future as the government plans to phase out the technology with 4G by 2021.
They’re also planning to improve its 5G capabilities within the national digital infrastructure plan which is called Jalinan Digital Negara (Jendela).
What does this mean for Malaysians?
As the technology moves up a generation, one thing’s for sure, there will be faster internet speeds, as it is said that 4G is up to 500 times faster than 3G.
The difference between 4G and 5G, besides the speed is the increased bandwidth or the capacity of the network to accommodate more devices and a decrease in latency – how much time it takes for a signal to travel to its destination and back.
Do I need to change my phone?
Most probably you won’t have to because 4G has been available in smartphones since 2010 and it’s likely that your phone can connect to the network.
What if I’m using Streamyx?
Streamyx connects to the internet using the via the Digital Subscriber Line (DSL) – a transmission technology that transmits data over traditional copper telephone lines.
To improve speed and connection, TM has already planned to move away to use other means – fibre, wireless and GigaWire – so that 70% of its Streamyx customers can use fibre broadband services by the end-2020.
What if I’m using an old Nokia phone?
According to reports, you might be fine as there are no plans so far to shut down 2G – the network that feature phones like the Nokia 3310 uses (both the old, and new one).
Picture Credit: Nokia
Although smartphone penetration has a very high percentage in the country, there’s still a huge percentage of people which do not use a smartphone – 25.9% according to Malaysian Communication and Multimedia Commission (MCMC).
The users in this segment are made up of pensioners, low income groups and those who reside in rural areas.

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