Puppy Love: An Essential Guide For Your Pup’s First Year

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A puppy is a delightful new addition to your life. Whether you’re a new pet parent or a lifelong dog owner, the first year of your pup’s life is a critical and formative time.

It’s the first year that determines if the future years you spend together will be fulfilling and stress-free for both you and your new best friend. During this time, proper nutrition is the most important aspect of your dog’s development.
“Pet parents should understand that growth is a life stage where many developmental processes occur. More often than not, changes occurring at this stage are often permanent or have a huge impact on dogs during adulthood, and may even span until their senior years,” said Dr Dylan Choy the Scientific Communication Manager at Royal Canin.
The veterinarian explains that a wholesome diet is key to sustaining a pup’s long-term health and that improper nutrition may provoke unwanted health problems.
Dr Dylan Choy. (Credit: Royal Canin)
Clinical symptoms resulting from improper nutrition (either excess or deficiency) often do not manifest in a short period of time. For example, puppies fed with diets of imbalanced calcium-to-phosphorus ratio can result in bone abnormalities which may lead to a fracture of the bones during playtime.Dr Dylan Choy.
Dr Dylan says that instead of risking health issues, pet owners should only provide their dogs, especially puppies, with a complete and balanced nutritional solution which are tailored to their life stage to ensure healthy growth.
Debunking common puppy food myths
(Credit: Royal Canin)
There’s a huge gap in the general awareness of health and nutrition for puppies. We often come across uninformed sources or old practices that are not verified by veterinary professionals.
Considering how accessible puppy diets are these days, there is still a large number of pet owners that still purchase adult dog food for their puppies. According to a global survey (Source: Inc. Discounters in Germany), 70% of puppies and kittens are fed adult pet food.
There’s a clear lack of awareness of puppies’ health and the role proper nutrition plays at the start of their lives.
Myth #1: Puppies can take adult dog diets
Puppies have distinctly different needs, especially for specific nutrients such as protein, calcium, and phosphorus. Generally, puppies require a higher daily caloric intake in order to support their growth process. By feeding puppies an adult dog diet, they are deprived of these essential nutrients that may affect their growth and risk incomplete maturation of their body systems.
Myth #2: Puppies need to be supplemented with milk until adulthood
Pet owners are often unaware of their puppies’ growth rate. In some cases, pet owners still supplement puppies as old as 10 months old with puppy milk. Coupled with a complete and balanced puppy diet, they may risk excessive daily nutrient and caloric intake for their pups which can lead to them being overweight or even juvenile obesity.
(Credit: Royal Canin)
Myth #3: Diets that contain chicken will trigger an allergic reaction
Although some dogs may have true allergic reactions towards certain animal proteins, pet owners should understand that allergy is highly individualized and not all dogs are allergic to a certain food or ingredient. To determine if your dog is truly allergic to a certain protein, pet owners should reach out to their veterinarians and discuss the need for a food elimination trial using specialized dietary options.
Myth #4: Raw meat diets are better than kibbles
The World Small Animal Veterinary Association (WSAVA) Global Nutrition Committee released a statement in 2020 regarding raw meat-based diets for pets. It highlights that there is no scientific evidence to show that raw meat diets provide health benefits over commercial pet food that are complete and balanced. However, many risks relating to food safety and hygiene have been highlighted. With Malaysia’s climate, the risks of bacterial contamination for raw meat diets are even higher.
If your puppy tends to reject kibbles, there is a possibility that the kibbles are too large or too small. Inappropriately sized kibbles cause difficulty in chewing, which causes them to reject the kibble. However, in case of any doubts or concerns, it is always advisable for pet owners to reach out to their veterinarians for further advice.
How do I know if I’m feeding the best for my puppy?
(Credit: Royal Canin)
Most pet owners are aware of the importance of quality nutrition, which they often would relate to the type of ingredients used. But in truth, when it comes to sustenance and nutrition, it ultimately boils down to the amount and quality of nutrients in the food.
When looking for pet food, the quality control process and the finished product should meet the nutrient profiles based on the guidelines set by the Association of American Feed Control Officials (AAFCO) or the European Pet Food Industry Federation (FEDIAF).
Pet food manufacturers should have adequate quality control that includes ingredient validation, final diet nutrient analysis, toxicology, bacteriology, and packaging/shelf-life, screenings prior to, during, and after manufacturing.
Thus, at Royal Canin, we cannot emphasize enough the importance of tailored health nutrition for puppies, especially based on their growth rates which may differ according to their breed size.Dr Dylan Choy.

Royal Canin is a leader and expert in the pet food industry. They believe pets make our world better, and in return they strive to make “A BETTER WORLD FOR PETS”, to transform the health and well-being of each cat and dog by pushing the limits of nutrition and knowledge by offering them the best possible nutrition.
With more than 50 years of experience in the industry, their knowledge in understanding dogs’ nutritional needs based on age, breed, lifestyle, body type, and health conditions are backed by observation, research & development, and partnership with pet professionals such as veterinarians and pet experts.
(Credit: Royal Canin)
Dogs come in many sizes, and with this also comes the various characteristics, lifestyles, and nutritional requirements. Royal Canin provides dogs with a specific diet which is measured according to each of their needs.
Their breed range has been designed to meet the unique nutritional needs and support the health of specific breeds, featuring high-quality protein sources, unique nutrients, and designed with specific shape, size and texture for each dog’s facial and jaw structures and biting patterns.
Get their tails waggin’!
(Credit: Royal Canin)
Your dogs deserve the best. For more information on Royal Canin and their different ranges of pet food, visit Royal Canin’s website and follow their official Facebook and Instagram pages.

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Not All Barbers Agree With Govt’s Decision To Resume Business During MCO 3

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Malaysians struggling with their unkempt hair rejoiced at the fact that barbershops have just been given the green-light to continue operating despite the further extension of the MCO.
However, it turns out that the barbers donâ€™t share their joy.
The Selangor and Federal Territories Indian Hairstylists Association disagrees with the governmentâ€™s decision to allow barbershops and salons to resume service.
Speaking to Free Malaysia Today, the associationâ€™s chairman, Ganathiban Murugan said that he was unsure why the government made such a move that risked their health considering the fact that they would not be able to know which of their customers could potentially be exposing them to the virus.
In supermarkets, people have to stand at least 1 metre away from each other, but to cut hair we have to come into close contact with our customers. How do we keep a safe distance from them?Ganathiban Murugan via FMT
Barbers would be unable to keep a safe distance from customers while cutting hair. (Credit: The Star)
In the United States, news outlets reported of a beloved barber who died from Covid-19 after he didnâ€™t shut down and continued to accept clients while the epidemic raged on.
Eugene Thompson, 46, of Brookhaven, Mississippi, died on Saturday (4 April), less than a month after testing positive for the infection.

Mississippi Barber Dies From COVID-19 After Accepting Clients During Pandemic https://t.co/az2IzC2huD pic.twitter.com/goytmO8qb3— EURweb (@eurweb) April 9, 2020

Ganathiban shared that the association members have been discussing what safety measures they could apply to their businesses, including wearing personal protective equipment (PPE) while cutting hair, temperature screening their customers, and allowing only one customer to be inside the shop at a time.Â
Is it possible (to implement)? I don’t know. We have had to close since March 18, why not wait till after April 28?Ganathiban Murugan via FMT
He stressed that barbers need to be able to work in an environment where they do not feel afraid and added that this was why he felt their services should only resume once the situation is under control.
In Datuk Seri Azmin Ali’s statement regarding the sectors that are allowed to operate during the MCO, he stated that businesses which would like to resume their services would need to apply for permission on the Ministry of International Trade and Industry’s website before doing so.
These businesses would have to comply with the standard operating procedures (SOP) set by the government or their permit to operate could be revoked.

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Dr Mahathir Is Party-Less But Why Is He In The News So Much?

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Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad is officially party-less, and has been for quite some time now after he left the party he founded.

Dr Mahathir was formerly an Umno man. He was prime minister for 22 years under Umno. After retiring in 2003, he returned over a decade later to helm the country once again, this time under Pakatan Harapan (PH) in 2018.
This happened after he formed a new party called Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) and joined forces with former rival Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim (former Umno man who formed PKR).
Under the PH umbrella, they wrested the federal administration from Barisan Nasional (BN).
Internal issues saw Dr Mahathir resigning as prime minister. He was also sacked from Bersatu and by the time the 15th General Election (GE15) was held last year, he had already formed another party called Pejuang.
Pejuang, including Dr Mahathir suffered defeat in GE15. Later on, Dr Mahathir left Pejuang and also left the coalition he founded where Pejuang sat under called Gerakan Tanah Air (GTA).
READ MORE: Tun M And 12 Others Leave Pejuang, To Continue Political Fight Under GTA
So now Dr Mahathir has no party. He does have a mission though and it is called the “Malay Proclamation”.
Now why is he in the news so much for someone who not too long ago hinted he was going to retire and focus on writing.
READ MORE: Tun M Done With Politics? Says He Will Focus On Writing About Malaysia’s History
Questioned by cops
Earlier this week, Dr Mahathir had his statement recorded by the police on insulting royals and his “Malay Proclamation”.
Pejuang information chief, Rafique Rashid in a video statement said he had accompanied the former prime minister to the AlBukhary Foundation where the statement was recorded.
Rafique said Dr Mahathir was being investigated under Section 124 (B) of the Penal Code for carrying out activities detrimental to parliamentary democracy. Rafique asked if talking about the Malays was deemed as detrimental to parliamentary democracy. He informed that Dr Mahathir was prepared to answer in court on the accusations.

Ready to reunite
When Dr Mahathir resigned as prime minister during his second stint, and was sacked from Bersatu, there was a fallout between him and Bersatu president Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
After Dr Mahathir stepped down early 2020, Muhyiddin was appointed as prime minister.
In an exclusive interview with MalaysiaNow, Dr Mahathir said he was ready to work with Muhyiddin, who is the chairman of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) coalition.
He said this would be dependant on them having mutuals goals and that the main goal was to champion the cause of the Malays and reject corruption or criminal misconduct.
Muhyiddin later responded that he too was prepared to work with Dr Mahathir, saying that he welcomed the latter’s statement.

As a Muslim, I am personally ready to work with all Malay and Muslim leaders, including Mahathir, in order to defend religion, race, and country.
Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin, as reported by MalaysiaNow
Who else is with Dr M?
In a rather unexpected turn of events, political blogger Wan Muhammad Azri Wan Deris (Papagomo) officially announced continuing his political struggles with Dr Mahathir.
Papagomo who was suspended from Umno since September 2021 said he had vowed not to cut his hair and beard until there was an official avenue for him to continue fighting for religion, race and country, according to Sinar Harian.

So just now, Tun Dr Mahathir cut my hair a little bit, symbolic of my vow that has now been fulfilled.
Papagomo, as reported by Sinar Harian

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TLDR: How Malaysia Lost A Controversial Gold Medal At The 2020 Tokyo Paralympics

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Words fail to describe how disappointed Malaysians are feeling today (1 September) over the disqualification of our national Paralympian Muhmmad Ziyad Zolkepli, who should’ve won gold for his record-breaking performance at the men’s Shot Put F20 finals in the Tokyo 2020 Paralympic Games.

Besides claiming what was initially thought to be an overwhelming victory at the event, Ziyad had also broken two world records for hurling a solid iron ball at a distance of 17.94m meters – smashing the previous records that he himself had set back in 2017 as well as the record set by able-bodied athletes in the track-and-field game.
However, the nation’s celebrations were short-lived when the World Para Athletics Jury of Appeal (JOP) made a decision that would take away Malaysia’s gold medal over a small technicality.
The stolen medal?
It is understood that Malaysia’s victory was taken away right after the competition ended.
Ziyad’s gold medal was apparently revoked following protests made by Ukrainian para-athlete Maksym Koval who claimed that the former and two other athletes, Jordi Patricio Congo Villalba of Ecuador and Todd Hodgets from Australia, had committed a “Call Room” violation and was late to attend the event.
The Call Room, as the name implies, is basically a waiting area for athletes to gather and prepare to be “competition ready” before they are called into the stadium.
Despite counter-protesting the official results, Malaysia, Ecuador and Australia were still disqualified based on the World Para Athletics Rule 5.5 for “Failure to Report to the Call Room” which states that in case athletes are not present in the Call Room on schedule, they will be shown in the results as “Did Not Start” or DNS.
(Credit: Paralympic Games)
After having considering all evidence, the referee determined that there were no justifiable reasons as to why the athletes failed to report to the Call Room on time.
The JOP maintained its stance on naming Ukraine’s Maksym Koval as the gold medal winner, followed by his teammate Oleksandr Yarovyi who took home the silver medal, and Efstratios Nikolaidis from Greece was declared the bronze medalist.
31 August – #ParaAthletics – Men's Shot Put – F20 🥇Maksym Koval🇺🇦 🥈Oleksandr Yarovyi🇺🇦 🥉Efstratios Nikolaidis🇬🇷#UnitedByEmotion | #Paralympics | #Tokyo2020— #Tokyo2020 (@Tokyo2020) August 31, 2021
Time is gold
Sharing some insight into what supposedly happened, award-winning sports journalist Ahmed Shahrazad Sani, who reports for Astro, laid out the issue on Twitter where he mentioned that Malaysia, Ecuador and Australia had only been allowed to participate in the competition “Under Protest”.
According to his Tweet, all three athletes from Malaysia, Ecuador and Australia had been late to attend the competition and were apparently still at the training field when the event was called at 5.55 pm (Tokyo time).
Rainy weather and a crowded stadium were said to have prevented the athletes from entering the Call Room on time and they were effectively late to report in and initially not allowed to participate in the finals.
The athletes had supposedly appealed then to be allowed to compete and were granted permission to participate under the conditions mentioned.
Malaysia, Ecuador and Australia were only made aware of the protest made by Ukraine during the competition and that all three athletes had been labelled DNS.
Despite having making appeals with the Paralympics committee, the formal result of the competition remains.
Kronologi Tragedi Ziyad pic.twitter.com/4nPsHzgmIg— ShahrazadSani® (@shahrazadsani) September 1, 2021
A disappointed nation
Malaysians, naturally, shared their woes over the decision on social media.
Anything can happen in sport, but this one so far the most shocking and made me speechless. #staystrongZiyad— Pandelela Rinong (@Pandelela_R) August 31, 2021
Really heartbreaking and in disbelief.Is this really what it has come too.— Farah Ann Abdul Hadi (@farahannhadi) September 1, 2021
This is a shameful decision. An absolute disgrace that goes against the spirit of the Paralympics. If it was a call room violation you should have not allowed them to compete in the first place. Mean spirited and petty. A stolen gold medal and world record.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) August 31, 2021
A few naughty netizens were also noted to have bombarded a number of social media pages associated with Ukraine with nasty comments resulting in a few channels being shut down for the time being.
In a few simple words, Ziyad the ‘Smiling Giant’ himself posted a soulful apology to his fellow countrymen and thanked them for their continued support.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by YAD (@ziyadzolkefli)
Ziyad had previously made a promise to bring home the gold as a Merdeka treat for Malaysia and was adamant to break his previous records – something that he managed to accomplish spectacularly.
Absolutely sensational..what a moment..Malaysia🇲🇾 Paralympics Athlete for Shot Put event.. #ziyadzolkefli ..Break his own World Record for the 2nd time today..17.94M..and he even break Malaysian National Record for normal athletes category..and he claim Gold Medal For Malaysia.. pic.twitter.com/y63lD7rZ7Z— izostack87 (@izostack87) August 31, 2021
As mentioned by Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the athlete, like all our national Paralympic heroes, still remain champions in our hearts.
Kepada Ziyad, anda tetap juara di hati kami,memecahkan rekod dunia adalah perkara yang luar biasa! Saya dan Keluarga Malaysia sangat berbangga dengan anda!Sama-samalah kita berdoa agar kemenangan pingat emas kekal ditangan Malaysia #malaysiaboleh #letlogicprevail pic.twitter.com/K6Q2dQJPKw— Ismail Sabri (@IsmailSabri60) August 31, 2021
TRP would like to congratulate Ziyad on his amazing achievements and as a quick note to Malaysians, let’s not be sore losers winners and cyberbully innocent and unsuspecting Ukrainians online m-kay…

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Heartbreak for Ziyad in Tokyo
World Para Athletics statement: Men's shot put F20 final at Tokyo 2020


SOSMA Could Be Used On Individuals Who Incite Public Unrest, Says Home Minister

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Action might be taken under the Security Offences (Special Measures) Act (SOSMA) 2002 on individuals who make statements that could incite others to the point of public fear, according to Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin.

He was quoted by Bernama saying that it’s in line with his Ministry which wants to ensure peace and stability in the country.
The returning Minister also mentioned that SOSMA could be used on individuals who incite public anxiety and attempt to escape to another country.
It was a response to queries made by the media regarding a 39-year-old woman who claimed that the Third World War will begin in Sabah.
It was reported that she is part of a cult that is recruiting people to find Imam Mahdi and “fight their enemies”.
The movement has gained attraction online with thousands of followers, including government officials.
Reports also say that the woman was originally from Kelantan and is currently living in Shah Alam. Furthermore, her peculiar actions have been tracked for the past 6 months.
The woman is said to have used social media such as Facebook, YouTube and Telegram to share various allegations and strange predictions.

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Individuals In Johor Impersonating Cops In Honda City Nabbed

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Police have apprehended two local individuals believed to be impersonating cops in a fake police chase in Kulai.

They received a report regarding the fake police chase with three individuals at 1.52 pm on 5 June and managed to apprehend two of the suspects at 6 pm the same day.
In a statement, Johor Police Chief Datuk Kamarul Zaman Mamat said they also confiscated a safety vest, a portable beacon light, a torchlight, a headlight and a Honda City car with its keys from the suspects.
(Credit: Freeman Gan WT, Johor Police / Facebook)
Among the two suspects, aged 43 and 48, one of them is a civil servant with no previous criminal record while one has a criminal record involving drugs.
Both of them will be remanded at the Kulai Magistrate’s Court today.
The case is currently being investigated under Section 170 of the Penal Code for impersonating a civil servant, which carries a jail term of up to two years or a fine or both.
The case is also investigated under Section 135(1) of the Customs Act 1967; if convicted can be fined no less than ten times the value of the goods or RM100,000 for whichever is greater, and not more than twenty times double the value of the goods or RM500,000 for whichever is greater, or prison for not less than six months and no more than five years or both.
The police are calling on the public to keep channelling information on suspected criminal activities so they can track the suspects who are still free.

A fake police chase
Previously, a video of three masked individuals in a gold Honda City car chasing a victim in his vehicle went viral on social media.
The victim, Freeman Gan WT recorded the incident and shared it on his Facebook, warning others of the dangers of fake cops.

According to his Facebook post, the incident happened on Monday (5 June) at about 5.40 am when he was on his way from Singapore to Genting using the Noth-South Expressway.
He noticed the car following him from Kulai and was chasing them on the highway. He initially wanted to stop but thought something was wrong with them as they didn’t have a siren and looked suspicious.
In the video, one of the individuals dressed as a policeman wearing a safety vest, and holding a beacon light on top of the car, motioned for the victim to pull over. Another individual in the back was seen wearing a clown mask, holding a torchlight, also motioning for the victim to pull over.
(Credit: Freeman Gan WT / Facebook)
During the cat and mouse chase, Freeman called 999 and described the incident to the police. The police warned him not to stop and to go straight to the police station if the situation persists.
Then at 8.10 am, he noticed that the car was gone when he stopped by at a crowded resting stop for breakfast.
Freeman and his wife, Grace Hsieh warned the public about the dangers of fake policemen using various creative ways to attempt a robbery.

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Interview With Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Director Peyton Reed

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Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania is out in Malaysian cinemas on 16 February 2023. In this third instalment, Scott Lang aka Ant-Man and his family get sucked into the Quantum Realm and goes head to head with the new Big Bad that’s scarier than Thanos.

READ MORE: Ant-Man And The Wasp: Quantumania Kicks Off MCU Phase 5 By Facing Kang [Review]
TRP sat down with Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania director Peyton Reed to talk a bit more in-depth about the film (the interview has been edited for length and clarity).
(L-R): Paul Rudd as Scott Lang/Ant-Man and Kathryn Newton as Cassandra “Cassie” Lang in Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2022 MARVEL.
How different is Ant-Man and the Wasp: Quantumania compared to the first two films?
Peyton Reed: In Quantumania, we wanted to mix it up and do something a little bit different. So we very quickly take our characters from the first two movies and yank them out of San Francisco and thrust them down into the Quantum Realm, and further down the Quantum Realm than we’ve ever been in any of these movies.
We really liked the idea of taking Ant-Man and the Wasp and putting them in the most dangerous situation they’ve ever been in, which is, they’re going to face off with Kang the Conqueror. Kang is one of the all-time great Marvel Comics villains who has not made his way into the Marvel Cinematic Universe until now.
For me, that’s a huge thrill and I think this immediately changes the dynamic of this Ant-Man movie where maybe the two most unlikely Avengers, Ant-Man and the Wasp, are going to be the first to encounter Kang and realize what a threat he is not only to Earth-616 but the entire multiverse.
What’s the core or element of the story that you wanted to bring out in this film?
I think one of the things in the third movie that I wanted to do was really answer some of the questions and the things that we had set up in the first two movies. And maybe the biggest one is what did Janet van Dyne do for 30 years in the Quantum Realm?
We come to find out she was doing a lot. She had a full life down there but she hasn’t really shared her life in the Quantum Realm with other members of her family.
We liked the idea that even as this movie, Quantumania, gets huge, we find ourselves wandering around this alien landscape.
We also wanted to keep it intimate and still have a movie that dealt with family dynamics and have them working out their family issues as they’re in the middle of this very intense war that’s going on in the Quantum Realm.
(L-R): Michelle Pfieffer as Janet van Dyne and Michael Douglas as Hank Pym in Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2023 MARVEL.
Was it difficult to visualise or create the Quantum Realm? What was the process like?
For me, the most exciting thing about doing Quantumania is that we get to create the Quantum Realm that the audience has not seen yet.
We dipped our toes into the Quantum Realm in the first and second movies just a little bit. In the last movie, when Hank Pym goes down and rescues Janet, that was really sort of the outskirts of the clouds.
We go past that in the movie and discover that there are worlds down there and ecosystems and creatures and beings. There are politics and oppression down there. And of course, as you see in the movie, you’ll find out there’s a very specific reason why Kang is in the Quantum Realm.
Michelle Pfeiffer’s character (Janet van Dyne) has not wanted to talk about her past down there but now since they’re thrust down there, she’s forced to confront her past and so does her entire family.
The team pored over references from electron microscope photography and even heavy metal magazines in the 70s and 80s, to create this very vivid world that is known as the Quantum Realm.
Is there a favourite film detail you included and hope the audience spots it?
I think when you see the movie, there’s an incredible amount of detail in the Quantum Realm and a lot of things that are going on for Marvel, Marvel Cinematic, and comic fans.
There are a lot of little details that you may not be able to catch all of them the first time around.
We introduced a lot of new characters in the Quantum Realm with some of them based on Marvel Comics such as the character Jentorra played by Katy O’Brian.
There’s another character named Veb who is just sort of this red, globby creature who takes a liking to Scott Lang and Cassie Lang.
They’re very strange characters that were really fun to visualise and create specifically for this movie.
(L-R): Katy O’Brian as Jentorra and William Jackson Harper as Quaz in Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA. Photo courtesy of Marvel Studios. © 2023 MARVEL.
Are Ant-Man and the Wasp officially part of the Avengers?
Absolutely. At the beginning of the movie, we see Scott Lang and he’s on a book tour. He has written a book called Look Out for the Little Guy. Basically, he was assigned by the other Avengers to be the one Avenger to write the official story of the Battle of Thanos and also to tell a story about becoming a hero.
I think both he and Hope are official members of the Avengers. The big question is what are the Avengers up to when there’s not really anything specific going on? Scott talks about this in his book tour that if you ever need him, he’s there. So they both consider themselves Avengers.
What can you tell us about MCU Phase 5?
I think one of the things I’m thrilled about is that Quantumania kicks off Phase Five of the MCU. What that means really is our heroes now come into contact with Kang the Conqueror, the biggest and baddest of all the Kangs. He’s the one that all the other Kang variants fear.
He’s not only battling against our heroes throughout Phase 5 but he also has to deal with his other gang of variants who each have different goals and motivations.
It’s almost like a multiversal turf war. At the same time, some of the characters in the past MCU films like Dr Strange and Spider-Man are becoming aware that the multiverse exists, and that might probably be a threat to the Kangs.
It’s thrilling to sort of start this new phase and in particular with Jonathan Majors playing Kang. Jonathan is just a fantastic actor.
We’ve seen him in Loki as He Who Remains but this Kang the Conqueror in Quantumania is an altogether different character.
Jonathan Majors as Kang The Conqueror in Marvel Studios’ ANT-MAN AND THE WASP: QUANTUMANIA. Photo by Jay Maidment. © 2022 MARVEL.

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UNESCO Recognises Silat As Malaysian Cultural Heritage

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The traditional Malay martial art, silat, has been officially recognised as a Malaysian intangible cultural heritage by the United Nations Educational, Cultural and Scientific Organisation (UNESCO).
On the website, UNESCO describes silat as being a combative art of self-defence and survival rooted in the Malay Archipelago which can be traced to the early days of the Langkasuka Kingdom.
Silat has evolved into a fine practice of physical and spiritual training also encompassing traditional Malay attire, Silat musical instruments and customs.UNESCO via their website.
The UNESCO website also explains that there are more than 150 known silat styles, all inspired by movements of human anatomy, nature, and animals, adding that silat was originally practised by warriors but the practice has increasingly transcended its status as a martial art to become a performing art; consequently, it is now a popular sport for health and leisure.
Malaysia’s national Silat athlete Muhammad Afifi Nordin performing Pencak Silat in the men’s single strike category at Stadium Juara, Kuala Lumpur in 2017. (Credit: Berita Harian)
Silat Harimau involves an aesthetic rhythmic motion imitating the art of self-defence and attack of the tiger.UNESCO via their website.
According to Mesran Moh Yusop, the National Heritage Department director-general, this prestigious acknowledgement by UNESCO in 2019 has elevated the Malaysian art of self-defence into the international arena.
As a result, Silat, the national art of self-defence which reflects the fineness of Malay art, culture, and heritage, is gaining popularity in Europe and in fact several silat organisations have even been set up there.Mesran Moh Yusop, National Heritage Department director – general via Bernama
Though, he points out that the silat practised abroad is not linked to the teaching and discipline of the art in Malaysia.
He said that the group of silat enthusiasts in Malaysia has a large base with more than 500 active silat associations, organisations and groups.

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Not all types of Silat are known or heard as some are only found in certain areas. Among the popular ones are Silat Seni Gayong, Seni Cekak, Seni Lincah, Seni Gayung Fatani and Buah Pukul Mersing.Mesran Moh Yusop, National Heritage Department director – general via Bernama
He also explained that the recognition needs to be maintained by ensuring that the art continues to fulfil certain criteria. To do this, his department has to submit reports on the aspect of the artâ€™s visibility and safeguarding.
Hence, we are looking at organising programmes related to silat and events such as the OneSilat Championship, involving the participation on 17 countries.Mesran Moh Yusop, National Heritage Department director – general via Bernama

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How Scammers Prey On Your Desires To Get What They Want

My friend Ahmad (not his real name) is an old currency enthusiast and has a collection of old banknotes from different countries.
Ahmad, who is a dentist in his late 20s, says the value of such currencies can grow over time, especially if they are no longer reprinted or minted.
He recently befriended “Michael” who shared the same interests on social media and they became friends.
After a while, Michael asked Ahmad if he was interested in selling any pieces from his collection.
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At first, Ahmad’s new friend said that he was looking for some old Malaysian banknotes and offered to pay RM10,000 for old RM1 notes but Ahmad didn’t have any.
Ahmad then offered to sell some old coins from his own collection instead to which Michael agreed.
The two then exchanged their numbers and agreed to continue the conversation via WhatsApp.

Scammers are known to make connections with the victim before proposing to make a purchase or ask for information.
SCMP says that scammers do this to hijack the victim’s hard drive, take credit card information and even steal the victim’s identity.
His new friend claimed to be from Texas and said that to make the transfer work, Ahmad had to pay RM100. This was suspicious because the WhatsApp account had a Nigerian number.
However, after Michael sent Ahmad screenshots of previous transfers which were also RM100, Ahmad was convinced that Michael was a genuine collector who has done transactions like this before.

Ahmad agreed and transferred the money via online banking thinking that the profit of the sale would cover the initial costs.
Known as an up-front payment & advanced fee fraud, scammers will ask victims to send money up-front in order to later receive some sort of ‘reward’.
The scammer will ask for a fee or victim’s bank account details to gain access to the offer.
If victims send money there’s a possibility that either they receive nothing in return and/or won’t get what was promised.
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The deal then took a completely different turn when Michael said he “just found out” that the transfer fee had increased to RM300.
The reason given was the “exchange rate”, which caused the transfer fee to increase by 3 times the initial amount.
Ahmad said he thought something fishy was happening and refused to bank in any more to his “friend”.
Thatâ€™s when the harassment started.
Michael began pressuring Ahmad to pay, saying that his money was on the line too and he had to pay up to complete the processing.
Stressed by the ordeal, Ahmad blocked Michael on WhatsApp.
A few peaceful days passed for Ahmad before another Nigerian number contacted him via the messaging platform and demanded he pay up.
This account even had the United States’ FBI logo for a profile picture.

This new contact claimed the initial transaction was void because a significant number of days had passed and Ahmad not only had to pay Michael, but also the so-called â€œFBI agent” a sum of RM100 each.
With the initial payment of RM100 plus the two new payments of RM100, Ahmad now stands to lose RM300 altogether.
This is a scare tactic where scammers, sometimes impersonating law enforcement, try to force victims to pay money that is supposedly owed and issue threats if victims do not cooperate.
These threats can sometimes even include death threats.
The scammers may also call victims, demanding immediate payment and threatening them with an arrest, or sending police to the victim’s house if they refuse.
They would usually target vulnerable people, such as the elderly or newly-arrived migrants.
Eventually, Ahmad blocked both scammers but lost the initial RM100.
While RM100 might be a small amount for some, but for Ahmad says the emotional toll from the harassment also had an effect on him.

Now imagine this happening to your loved ones.
Scams are a serious issue plaguing Malaysians and if weâ€™re not careful, we can be victims to it as well.
Don’t think that you wouldn’t fall into these kinds of traps as the scammer was slick enough to lie to an educated man and gain his trust.
Their methods vary but they have the same goal: To steal your money and/or sensitive information.

Just recently we have seen Chinese and Japanese nationals who were using the WeChat platform to con victims in China to transfer money via the messaging app or via Chinese banks.
There were close to 100 nationals who managed to flee when their office was raided recently.
Although it was an operation that aims to con those in China, it’s a stark reminder that there might be phony companies in other countries that might try to do the same thing to us.
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What? Our Beloved Ramly Burger Is Banned in Singapore?

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Recently, we shared a giggle with our neighbours in Singapore over an incident where a Malaysian was shocked to see the Maggie goreng he had ordered from a stall in Singapore look completely different from how it usually looks in Malaysia.

That’s one case of many “same-same” name but different products.
But what if one of our comfort foods is not even available there? Like the Ramly burger!
That’s right folks, our beloved Ramly burger is not allowed in Singapore!
In a post shared today on Facebook page Malaysia-Singapore Border Crossers (MSBC), user Shagerl Sayonara posted photos of what appears to be confiscated Ramly burger patties which were then thrown in the rubbish.
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The accompanying caption translates to:
These people are still stubborn. It is already said that banned items can’t be brought in to Singapore, but they still want to bring it. It feels good huh getting money by selling rare stuff? Since so many people already don’t want to sell it, the minorities that want to “gamble” (take the risk) are happy. When this happens are you happy?
One of the pictures, which appears to be a screen capture from someone else’s Facebook story, has a caption which translated from Malay to “”we already said that ‘ramlee’ meat is not allowed but they still bring. Because of one person, things become delayed”
Though the original source of the photo is unknown, it did bring to light that the most comforting of comfort food available in Malaysia is not allowed in Singapore.
But, Why?
This comment on the thread may provide some intel.
In short, not all Ramly products are banned from being sold in Singapore. There are products that are allowed and it’s just the beef burger patties that are prohibited.
Why? Because it is reported they did not apply for a license from the Singapore authorities to distribute their products.
In addition to not having a license, Ramly’s beef supply is purportedly from India and the Agri-Food & Veterinary Authority of Singapore (AVA) does not recognise beef imports from India.
Further digging took us to a post on HungryGoWhere which confirmed the above.
However, although Ramly’s burger patty may be illegal in Singapore, the unique preparation style we all know and love is still available from Singapore’s burger flippers even if they aren’t using “authentic” ingredients.

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M’sia to ban products with “no palm oil” labels: What you need to know

The palm oil saga between Malaysia and the European Union (EU) takes another turn as Malaysia aims to ban products marketed with “no palm oil” or “palm oil-free” banners on them.
The government sees the labels as marketing gimmicks by European manufacturers to paint a negative picture of palm oil.
They’ve cited that some products which don’t actually use palm oil intentionally put those labels to make them sell better.
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Recently the cabinet approved to remove products with these labels on store shelves as a move to support the local palm oil industry.
The government views the claims as untrue and gives a bad impression of palm oil-based products without being supported by scientific evidence.
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They are following in Indonesiaâ€™s footsteps where a similar law was put in place to protect their palm oil industry.
The Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs Minister has conducted checks on 2,609 premises nationwide and found 12 products with labels such as â€œpalm oil freeâ€ or â€œdoes not contain palm oilâ€.
Why is the European Union not keen on palm oil?
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The EU is trying to stay away from palm oil and its products mainly due to the harmful effects that it has on the environment.
The Union has issued a resolution in 2017 to phase out and eventually ban biofuels made from palm oil.
The reason?
It is to promote the implementation of sustainable management of all types of forests, halting deforestation, restoring degraded forests and substantially increase afforestation and reforestation worldwide by 2020.
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Theyâ€™ve pointed out that there are many drivers of global deforestation, including the production of agricultural commodities such as soy, beef, maize and palm oil.
Nearly half (49%) of all recent tropical deforestation is the result of illegal clearing for commercial agriculture and this destruction is driven by overseas demand for agricultural commodities, including palm oil, beef, soy, and wood products.
It is estimated that the illegal conversion of tropical forests for the purposes of commercial agriculture produces 1.47 gigatonnes of carbon each year â€“ the equivalent of 25 % of the EUâ€™s annual fossil fuel-based emissions.
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How much of our palm oil does the EU consume?
The EU is the second-largest market for Malaysiaâ€™s palm oil exports with 1.91 million tonnes as of 2018, which equates to 11.6%, behind India, which is around 2.51 million or 15.2%.
Last year, the countryâ€™s palm oil export volume decreased marginally by 0.4% due to lower demand, particularly from Vietnam, Egypt, and the EU.
What’s really happening is that there exists a situation where the Union is making an environmental decision, while Malaysia is trying to protect its economic interests and also weed out companies who try to use the “no palm oil” label for profit.

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89-Year-Old Elderly Woman Dies Alone in JB. Family In Singapore Can’t Say Goodbye

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One of the worst fears during the pandemic is the horror of losing a loved one without the ability to say goodbye.
Unfortunately, this nightmare came true for a family with roots in both Singapore and Malaysia after their adopted grandaunt suddenly passed away all alone in her Johor Bahru home.
Channel News Asia reported that 89-year-old Madam Chu Ngan was separated from her family in Singapore when the Movement Control Order (MCO) took place on 18th March along with the border restrictions.
Her relative, a 67-year-old Malaysian and Singapore permanent resident, identified as Mrs Cheong, is largely based in Singapore with her Singaporean husband and sons. She would cross the border to visit her Madam Chu on weekends, and a day or so during weekdays.
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With the MCO in place, she could no longer come over to be with the woman she described as a second mother. Worried about the possibility of Covid-19 infection to her frail grandaunt, Mrs Cheong also cancelled the part-time maidâ€™s services.
She then reached out to a family friend, Pitney Chong, to deliver food to Madam Chu once a day – which he did diligently until 12th April when Madam Chu was found not breathing and crouched over a chair in her Taman Tasek home.
I opened the door and went straight to the kitchen, then I started calling for her.I thought she’s in the room, but she’s not. Toilet – nothing. Then I walked to the front, she [was] collapsed on one of the old-fashioned chairs.Pitney Chong to Channel News Asia.
Pitney immediately called Mrs Cheong, and the struggle began.
No Goodbyes
I was shocked, and like, at a loss. Oh, what to do.Mrs Cheong to Channel News Asia.
First things first, was to call an ambulance. But that took a while as Pitney had to go looking for Madam Chuâ€™s identity card.
Once that was secured, along with the certificate for burial, Mrs Cheong  wanted the head of her religious organisation to go to the crematorium to perform Madam Chuâ€™s last rites.
But the head of the religious organisation was worried. MCO rules dictate that only one person per car is allowed. Without a legitimate reason, there is a risk of arrest.
Police officers conducting checks at a roadblock during the movement control order (MCO)(Credit: Shafwan Zaidon/Malay Mail)
Although we assured her that the police said it’s OK because we have the funeral certificate and so on, she was still worried because if she’s caught and hauled to the police station, it won’t reflect well on the organisation.Mrs Cheong to Channel News Asia.
In the end, Mdm Chu was sent off in a brief ceremony on Monday, with the help of a family friend and only five attendees. There was no wake as large gatherings are banned during MCO.
Across the Tebrau strait, Mrs Cheong is understandably upset at not being able to say goodbye to the octogenarian who was actually a few days shy of her 90th birthday.
An empty JB-Singapore causeway.(Credit: Lionel Lim/Flickr)
I’m very sad, upset I couldn’t be there to do things for her that I would like to doâ€¦. it’s distressing. We were very close to her. She’s like a second mother to us, to me anyway. She was very helpful and kind. She dedicated her life to look after my children â€¦ My boys, they love her in their own way.Mrs Cheong to Channel News Asia.
Now, Madam Chuâ€™s ashes lie in an urn at their Taman Tasek home. Once the restrictions are lifted, Mrs Cheong hopes to return to Malaysia with her family and scatter her beloved grandauntâ€™s ashes in accordance with her wishes.
Until then, she can only grieve from afar.

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PDRM: Your Noisy, Modified Motorbike Can Mean Jail Time & RM2,000 Fine

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Ever been annoyed by the inexplicably loud zoom of a motorcycle revving past? Well, you might find some relief in knowing that those who modified their exhaust pipes that cause noise pollution are actually liable to punishment of jail time and fines!

It’s ILLEGAL
Bernama reports Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief Datuk Azizman Alias explaining that this is an offence under Rule 103 of the Motor Vehicles (Construction and Use) Rules 1959 (LN 170/1959).
Exhausts including silencers must be maintained and be in good condition, meaning that vehicle exhausts also cannot be modified to cause loud sounds.
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So, owners of these noisy bikes can face up to 6-months in jail and a fine of up to RM2,000!
Anybody who modifies an exhaust pipe to the point of disturbing public peace is found to have committed an offence.Datuk Azizman Alias, Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department (JSPT) chief via Bernama.
Police can seize motorbikes of repeat offenders
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Section 64 of the Road Transport Act 1987 stipulates that the police have the power to seize motorcycles to prevent repeat offence.
Azisman explained that the police would conduct integrated operations with the Environment Department (DOE) to check motorcycle owners’ compliance with the permitted exhaust pipe noise emission level.
The DOE can also issue a compound if the pipe noise emission level is breached.
So if you’re thinking about modifying your vehicles, make sure you get approval from the Road Transport Department (JPJ). Why risk jail time?

You can report traffic offenders to JPJ via:WhatsApp: 013-449 8997E-mail: aduantrafik@jpj.gov.my.

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[Watch] Kids Playing On Window Ledge Scare Neighbours In Setapak

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Children love to explore and sometimes their curiosity places them in dangerous situations.

A recent viral video showed two children, believed to be siblings, playing on the outside window ledge of their home in a high-rise condominium.
While the older girl stood on the ledge and made a small jump, the younger child next to her made small movements.
There were no visible grills to stop the children from falling if they made a misstep.
Seeing both of them on the ledge was enough to scare their neighbours who screamed from their own unit, trying to get them to not make any sudden movements while they attempted to get help.
Polis siasat sepasang suami isteri kerana disyaki abai dan membiarkan dua anak mereka bermain di tepi balkoni tingkap di sebuah kondominim di Taman Setapak, Kuala Lumpur, semalam.📸 Polis pic.twitter.com/bUqjLvGrpR— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) October 26, 2022
Parents have given their statements
According to Harian Metro, Wangsa Maju police chief Ashari Abu Samah said the incident took place in a condominium in Setapak.
During the incident, both parents were at home but weren’t aware their children were playing right on the window ledge.
The parents have given their statement to the police and were allowed to return home last night.
In order to prevent similar incidents, the police advised all parents to keep an eye on their young children and not leave them on their own.
The case is being investigated under Section 31 (1)(a) of the Children’s Act 2001. Upon conviction, it carries a fine of not more than RM20,000 or imprisonment of not more than 10 years, or both.
Netizens said watching the video was uncomfortable because they were worried something bad could happen to the children.
They were especially worried about the child who made some small jumps on the ledge.
A few of them suggested parents install grilles on the windows as a safety measure at home to prevent unforeseen circumstances.
😭😭😭 dia Yang lompat lompat,kapala lutut lee yang goyang maaaatttt— honestlee (@jenazahcinta717) October 26, 2022
Risauuu tengok! Parents should look into investing with grilles dekat tingkap, pintu dan balkoni as a safety feature at home untuk prevent case macam ni terjadi 😢— Kiddocare (@kiddocaremy) October 26, 2022

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Heavy rainstorm got 18 students evacuated from class and damaged 19 other schools in Perlis

A class of primary school students were left soaking wet after heavy winds blew away the top of their classroom during a rainstorm in Arau, Perlis yesterday. (guess the ones that didnâ€™t shower that morning got lucky…)

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The 18 students from darjah tiga were just about to start with their first class of the day when â€˜Mr. Monsoonâ€™ came knocking, giving the whole class a period off.

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Fortunately, none of the students were injured.
After being safely evacuated from the affected building and getting some nice, dry clothes. All of them were sent back to class, to continue on like nothing happened. (Younglings can’t get a break?â€¦ guess theyâ€™d just have to wait for Jerebu season)

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Though the students were gratefully unharmed during the storm, the school however didn’t quite do so well. It is estimated that the cost of repair for the badly damaged buildings (plural. Another class got blown away too, but it was empty, soâ€¦) will cost about RM150,000.

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But good olâ€™ Mr. Monsoon had more surprises in store for the hardworking pupils of Perlis. (when it rain it pours right…)

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State department officials are saying that the heavy rainstorms that occurred just that morning, had caused damage to 19 other schools. (no estimate yet to how much that will cost…)

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No injuries were reported from the 16 SKs and three SMKs that were damaged. And school sessions are set to go on. (education must continue!)

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The storms that lashed several parts of Perlis and Kedah was also reported to have damage six other houses during its reign. (the winds were strong enough to uproot trees guys…)
The Southwest monsoon winds that began in early May is expected to continue till late September with the country set to receive bouts of dry and rainy weather.
Then come September, be ready to welcome Mr. Monsoon in his full force as the monsoon transition is expected to crank up the humidity and bring with it heavy thunderstorms, strong winds and a whole lot of rain.

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The Malaysian MeteorologicalDepartment predicts that the country will be pounded by rainfall during the late afternoons and early evenings throughout the season. (traffic jams here we come…)
Best be ready to get wet in the coming months people!

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[Watch] Sg Petani Hawker Asks His Customers To Buy From Stall Next Door Which Has No Business

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What is more important, money or kindness?

Everyone can help in making the world a kinder and better place.
Wouldn’t the world be awesome if we could show kindness daily too?
Recently, a hawker saw that a fellow trader, who recently set up a stall next door to sell rice and various dishes, had been doing badly with no business.
The hawker couldn’t bear it and appealed to the public to patronize the other trader’s stall so that he, too, could earn money to support his family and make ends meet.
With the username @apitzaidi, the hawker posted his appeal on social media.
  @apitzaidi_ #popisBropit #MakananViral #SungaiPetani #Bropit #popis #sungaipetanikedah🔰 #TerimaKasih #fypdongggggggg ♬ original sound – Cha_Cinhay😍 – Adzkia Shopping
@apitzaidi, who hails from Sungai Petani, Kedah, wanted to help promote his neighbour’s business.
I am really grateful for the customers who have supported us all the way. If you come here tomorrow, you can buy food from the hawker next door to me, and then go to my stall to buy banana pancakes if you have extra money.@apitzaidi selflessly calls on the public to buy from his fellow hawker.
The video has received more than 790,000 hits at the time of writing.
Netizens are moved by @apitzaidi’s selflessness, and they expressed hope that both businesses will flourish.
Kindness Begets Kindness
In an interview with the online media mStar, @apitzaidi said he just wanted to help the other party and was shocked when his business flourished.
After the video was uploaded, the business of the hawker next door improved, as did his own.
@apitzaidi was very touched by the support shown, especially when over 800 of his banana pancakes were sold out in just 4 hours.
After the video was uploaded, he revealed that many customers from different places showed their support, including those from out of state, such as Selangor, Perak and Penang.
READ MORE: Hawker Gives Free Food For University Students Who Struggle To Pay For Meals

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Customer Served Takeaway Drink In Dirty Flower Pot, Netizens Go Wild

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Yesterday a shop went viral on Twitter after a customer found that his iced tea to-go arrived in a dirty flower pot.

The post which was shared by Twitter user @MALAYSIAVIRALLL also showed several pictures of the dirty flower pot.
The caption read:
How can a restaurant overlook a cleanliness issue such as this? Ordered a bowl of teh o ais and it arrived in a dirty vase, it was already dirty and smelled like garbage. The store’s location is at Restaurant 3 Lautan Bandar Tun Razak Cheras, next to Star Grocer supermarket.@MALAYSIAVIRALLL via Twitter
Twitter users flocked to the comment section to share their opinions on the issue.
As Twitter user @FaaezAmiruddin put it, he too had a similar experience with the same shop.
Haah I too just experienced this. I think they picked this (pot) up from the rubbish bin.@FaaezAmiruddin via Twitter

Haah baru je kena tadi. Ambil dari tong sampah ke apa taktau pic.twitter.com/cGSW0F8ssh— Gunther (@FaaezAmiruddin) April 13, 2023

Another Twitter user @hafifaumitis questioned the need to get an already ready-to-go drink in a bowl or in this case, a pot.
I don’t understand why people order drinks that are already packed in plastic and then ask to be placed in a plastic bowl. More plastic, more dishes.@hafifaumitis via Twitter
On the other hand, Twitter user @KhalidNorazmi suggested that this may have been done by a disgruntled employee.
He tweeted:
Probably a disgruntled employee taking it out on the customer to make the kedai (shop) look bad.@KhalidNorazmi via Twitter
Sharing some valuable information with netizens who may have faced similar situations, Twitter user @prettylupins tweeted:
If you may have eaten at a dirty shop or something similar, please report it to the Ministry of Health so they may conduct a spotcheck on the location. Let them close for cleaning. Pity the people who paid and got unclean food items.@prettylupins via Twitter

If you’ve ever come across a similar situation, it is advisable that you contact the Food Safety and Quality Division (FSQD) which was established by the Ministry of Health to ensure that the food processing activities are in compliance to the hygiene and safety requirements.
You may place your complaints at FSQD’s official Facebook page here.

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BlackPink Concert-Goers Advised To Plan Journey To Avoid Getting Stuck In Traffic

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With the Born Pink World Tour and Konsert Malam Bulan Bintang set to take place on the same day, 4 March, concert-goers are advised to use public transportation.

The two mega concerts at Bukit Jalil may lead to massive congestion as 50,000 people are expected at BlackPink’s Born Pink alone.
BlackPink Malaysia in a tweet, asked the people to plan their trip well that Saturday.

It is advisable that everyone plan their journey early since there will be 2 concerts at the same area/ same day. Estimated 50,000+ people will attend BLACKPINK concert. Try to use public transport to avoid traffic.#BORNPINKinKL @BLACKPINK pic.twitter.com/gPQXVchyHR— BLACKPINK Malaysia (@myofficialblink) February 20, 2023

This is not the first time two giant concerts are happening on the same evening. It happened last month on 28 January.
The Seen Festival which featured NCT Dream, WayV, Kard and Alice took place at Axiata Arena while ARR – Secret of Success which featured A.R. Rahman took place at the Bukit Jalil Stadium.
The whole area was congested as there were over 70,000 attendees at the A.R Rahman concert alone.
Those who drove to Bukit Jalil had to park their cars by the side of the roads and below the bridges as the parking inside the stadium and arena filled up fast.
However, public transport was available till 1am.
Netizens responded to the tweet by sharing some recommendations for those who will be attending the concerts.
yes thats rite. kalau jalan gelap boleh guna lightstick as lampu suluh malam2 balik. kalau sesiapa kacau boleh ketuk dgn hammer light stick tu😂— zm🔗 (@zai_i159) February 20, 2023
G park dekat lrt sg besi jer. Ambik satu stesen.— Irfan (@IrbiFa) February 20, 2023
What is important to note is to always stay safe.
READ MORE: 2023 Sees Concert Scene In Malaysia Alive And Kicking, Check Out What’s In Store February Till May

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Retired Teacher Loses RM580k After Getting Call From ‘Insurance Company’

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A 59-year-old retired female civil servant fell victim to a fraudulent call from an insurance company.

The victim was told she was implicated in a medical claim of about RM68,800 involving a hospital.
At first, the victim did not buy it as she had stopped her insurance in 2022 and never defaulted on her premiums.
The call was later transferred to a ‘police officer’ to investigate the cash source in her accounts.
Due to fear and worry, she handed over all her bank information and was cheated of RM580,000.
Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri said an initial investigation showed that she received a call from the suspect at 9:30 am on 14 January.
The victim was instructed to transfer all the deposits to another account that belonged to her.
Because she was too scared and worried, she divulged all her information. Perak police chief Datuk Seri Mohd Yusri Hassan Basri on how the crime took place.

Mohd Yusri said the retired female civil servant was about to withdraw money from the account on 28 March.
That is when she found that RM585,904.22 in her account had disappeared.
Realising she was deceived, the victim reported it to the police on 3 April.
Be Alert At All Times
Mohd Yusri urged the public to be vigilant to avoid falling victim to phone scams.
At the same time, he also urged everyone to ignore calls or messages from numbers they do not recognize.
He said people could use mobile apps such as Whoscall or Truecaller to discover the caller’s identity.
Whoscall Appointed As The Strategic Partner For Royal Police Malaysia (PDRM) To Fight Fraud And ScamsMalaysians can get the most updated scam phone numbers from Whoscall’s proprietary database with over 1.6 billion phone number entries in real-time glo… https://t.co/HfsNUZz0e3 pic.twitter.com/l416RQ58CQ— ZulYusmar.com (@zulyusmardotcom) January 8, 2023
Moreover, people should not panic and be afraid when receiving fraudulent calls.
He pointed out that domestic law enforcement units will never offer private settlements besides calling and intimidating the public.
When encountering such situations, the public is advised to inquire and confirm directly with the relevant authorities.
A quick way to REPORT A SCAM. Check out the video below.#PDRM #scam #scammer #report #phone #crime #police pic.twitter.com/iYOMVkb0Yo— Consumers Association Penang (@consumer_penang) February 8, 2023
In addition, the public is also strongly encouraged to seek advice from their family members or report it to the National Scam Response Centre’s (NSRC) 997 hotline.
People should never share bank information with people they do not know under any circumstances.
It has been reported that some of the scammers, who speak fluent Malay, are victims of human trafficking now trapped in Myanmar.
READ MORE: Malaysian Slave Labourers In Myanmar Saw Woman From KL Who Went Missing Five Months Ago
READ MORE: Malaysian Slave Labour Forced To Eat Rat Meat While In Myanmar
masih ada 1000 lebih lagi rakyat malaysia yang dipaksa jadi scammer di kk garden myanmar, tah2 melayu yang cuba scam kita kay phone tu dorang based kat myanmar https://t.co/V7Wq0ZwYQ9— Alf (@alffm_) December 23, 2022

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PSA: Fake Surveys Pop-Ups Are Scams, Netizens Warned To Not Engage

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Everyday there are new scams to watch out for while surfing the net. Scams have also gotten progressively smarter too, to the point that it’s sometimes difficult to tell what’s real and what’s not.

Recently, fake surveys from well-known telco companies have started popping up on reputable websites. They commonly look like this:

PSA: Beware of fake Maxis survey that pops up on your browser. Scammers are running these as ads even mainstream news sites. If you see this, close the window and do not provide any personal information. pic.twitter.com/rJaBvzE1lk— SoyaCincau (@Soya_Cincau) August 16, 2020
Any kind of pop-up is dubious at best, but any that asks for your personal information should be closed immediately.
Reputable companies will never use online pop-up surveys to reach their customers, so it’s always better to be safe than sorry and just ignore such pop-up ads.
Beware and always take care of your personal information online.

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A Sick Child Dreams Of Going To LEGO Paradise, TMJ Says He’ll Pay The Bill

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A 9-year-old boy with mitral atresia (a rare congenital heart defect) hopes to visit Legoland in his lifetime.

Unexpectedly, his wish attracted the attention of Tunku Mahkota of Johor (TMJ) Tunku Ismail Sultan Ibrahim.
In addition to helping the boy to realize his dream, TMJ also promised to bear the boy’s needs.
The Crown Prince uploaded two screenshots of WhatsApp chat on Instagram, in which he instructed the Pontian district office to arrange the cost of the boy’s family to go to Legoland, including transportation itineraries and accommodation.

TMJ also promised to pay for the travel and living expenses of the boy’s family.
Adam, we’ll see you later.TMJ on his Twitter account
Not Much Longer To Live
According to an earlier report, Mohd. Adam Amsyar was diagnosed with mitral valve atresia two years ago.
Mohd. Adam suffers from dyspnea (shortness of breath), with swelling on his face and blue spots on his body.
His life expectancy is not long, and it became his last wish to travel to Legoland.
Alhamdulillah 🤲🏻 pic.twitter.com/x7oWQQxQlZ— HRH Crown Prince of Johor (@HRHJohorII) December 18, 2021
His father, Abd Rahman, said the public hospital specialist doctor who treated his son informed him that the disease is very rare.
Accordingly, there are only three patients, including his youngest son, that had been diagnosed with the disease in the country.
Adam’s heart disease was diagnosed by doctors when he was seven years old.
What’s even sadder was that the doctor informed Abd Rahman that he could not perform surgery to correct Adam’s heart condition, because it would be very risky.
I cried when the doctor said there was nothing that could be done. I was told to come to the hospital often for follow-up check-ups other than taking good care of Adam, don’t let him get tired and always make him happy.Abd Rahman on the predicament of his son Mohd. Adam Amsyar
TMJ Lauded By Netizens
Netizens were full of praise for TMJ.
They commended the Crown Prince for being down to earth and close to the rakyat, despite being of noble birth.
Saya bangga jadi bangsa JDT, masa kecik Istana yg byrkan yuran sekolah. Wakil Johor utk sukan tapi anak org miskin. Raya pun dpt baju raya. Moga Allah pelihara Tuanku dan seluruh kerabat.— Anom Abu Bakar (@AnomBaker) December 17, 2021
Others commented that the nation would be better if more royalties could imitate TMJ’s kind-heartedness.
It’s not the first time that TMJ had been generous to the rakyat.
In 2018, he sponsored shoppers – up to RM3,000 per person – at Aeon Tebrau City in Johor Baru.

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Two Governments Work Together To Take Care Of Malaysian Workforce In Singapore

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Malaysians working in Singapore express that they have never experienced a situation quite like right now.
Being away from family for days but having to maintain composure and continue working as if everything is normal.
Thousands of Malaysians have opted to remain in Singapore after the Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin announced a nationwide Movement Control Order (MCO) effective from 18 to 31 March 2020, aimed to contain the further spread of COVID-19.
Some Singaporean employers, aware that a number of their staff commute daily from Johor to Singapore for work, gave their employees the option to not come to work during the MCO. Others provide hotel accommodation for their Malaysian staff to stay at since they canâ€™t go home.
(Credit: Malay Mail)
Although given the option to not work, for some Malaysians the prospect of having their income affected for two weeks, maybe even more, is unacceptable.
So, they keep calm, obey the order and hope that soon they will be reunited with their families in Malaysia.
Thankfully, through an agreement between the two governments, Singapore will provide accommodation to Malaysians who commute between the two countries for work for the two-week period while the MCO is in force.
The Singapore Ministry of Human Resources has also reportedly been channelling S$50 per day accommodation aid to all affected Malaysians, through their Singapore employers.

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The Iban & Dusun Said These Fruits Were Two Distinct Species But Westerners Didn’t Listen Until Proven Wrong

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Two species of fruit trees found in East Malaysia were long recognized as distinct by the local Iban and Dusun communities. However, botanists categorized them both as the same species in current Linnaean taxonomy, until molecular research proved our native communities right.

For almost two centuries, Western science had considered Artocarpus odoratissimus (A. odoratissimus) to be a single species despite the locals calling the different trees by different names.
Thanks to the locals, now the tree has been given a new and almost different species name. The fruits that we’re talking about are the generic Terap fruits.
READ MORE: The ‘Fruit Basket’ Of Sarawak Has Weird Fruit You Can’t Get Elsewhere
So, what is it?
These fruits are commonly best known as Terap fruit or Artocarpus odoratissimus which is found in vast quantitiues in the Bornean Island (especially Sabah and Sarawak). However, there are actually key differences in Terap fruits.
The pingan (left) and lumok (right) are differentiated according to their stipule (A,E), fruit spines (B,C,F,G) and fruits (D,H). (Credit: @FIU Elliot Gardner)
The fruit with the thicker pulp is called lumok by the Ibans in Sarawak and timadang by the Dusuns in Sabah. The trees are cultivated ones, the fruits are sweeter and the leaves are bigger.
Meanwhile, the fruit with the thinner pulp is called pingan by the Ibans and tonggom-tonggom by the Dusuns. The trees are wild ones, the fruits are less sweeter and the leaves are smaller.
To the rest of the world (and even West Malaysians!) they are just called Terap fruits, and can be eaten raw, cooked with soup or veggies or even mixed with flour to make kuih.
They can be opened with bare hands (left) and can be made into fritters as well (right).(Credit: @mirajakpo, @LeenzMK / Twitter)
For us, these fruits look similar to a jackfruit (nangka), cempedak, or breadfruit (sukun) but have smaller and rounder shapes compared to them. They have white flesh instead of yellow and are said to taste soft, sweet and juicy like a mango, annona or longan. Besides having a strong smell, both of the fruits have seeds that can be cooked and eaten too.
Judging by the fruit spines that we just learned a few seconds ago, this could be a pingan fruit? What do you think?(Credit: @HChaong / Twitter)
Reserchers thought it was just the same species
According to a news report published on Nature, the A. odoratissimus was first scientifcally named in 1837 by Manuel Blanco, a Spanish friar living in the Philippines.
But in 2016, while conducting their field work in Sarawak, Elliot Gardner, a researcher from the International Center for Tropical Botany in Miami, Florida, along with his Malaysian colleagues found out that the Iban field botanists were using two names to refer to the tree they’re studying on. With more probing and a big help from the locals, they later realised that there’s two differents types of fruits, similar but not quite the same.
Although they look almost the same, but the pingan tree’s fruit (left) is distinct from the lumok tree’s (right). (Credit: Elias Ednie, Elliot Gardner)
To test the theory, they did a genetic study and later on published the paper on 6 June 2022 in Current Biology. The new genetic study proves that the trees were indeed of different species.
Officially now, the scientific name for Artocarpus odoratissimus is only valid for lumok while pingan has a newer fancy name called Artocarpus mutabilis.
What does this discovery signify?
This A. odoratissimus and A. mutabilis reclassification exemplifies how Indigenous knowledge can change and strengthen our understanding of biodiversity.Elliot Gardner, co-author of the new genetic study and botanist at the International Center for Tropical Botany in Miami, Florida
This means that Indegenious or local knowledge also plays a pivotal role in understanding the bigger picture of a study. There are information that researchers can’t even access without the local’s insight. With their help, studies on botany or any other field for that matter can be understood better, in depth and with a new point of view.
So, next time you’re conducting a detailed study, be sure to ask the locals first, they might know a lot more than you do.
READ MORE: 5 Traditional Foods From Sarawak Added To The National Heritage Dish List
READ MORE: Think You Know Malaysian Fruits? Try These 15 Local Fruits That You Might Not Even Heard Of

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Airbnb Supporting Tourism Tax For Short Term Rentals, Say It Would Help Maximise Economy

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Support of the government’s move to extend tourism tax to the short-term accommodation industry has come from Airbnb who say it would help maximise the entire tourism industry’s contribution to the local economy

Airbnb Head of Public Policy (Southeast Asia), Mich Goh said with more travelers opting for short-term accommodation, the decision is timely.
Short Term Rental Accommodation (STRA) is defined as a residential accommodation that is rented for a short period of time.
It can either be residential properties such as bungalow, terrace house, condominium and flat or commercial properties such as Small Office Home Office (SoHo), Small Office Flexible Office (SoFo), etc.
Meanwhile, for hotels and motels, besides being required to register for a license, they are regulated by multiple Acts including the Tourism Act 1992 and the Inkeepers Act 1952, to name a few.
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
In the Budget 2021 announcement, the Malaysian government said that it would expand the Tourism Tax to include accommodation booked through online travel platforms, such as Airbnb.
The Tourism Tax Bill 2017, which was passed in the Senate on 27 April 2017, allows  operators to charge tourists, both local and foreign RM10 upon checkout for staying at any accommodation premises.
According to the law, the tax can only imposed on an overnight stay when the room rate is charged. Day use rooms are not subject to the tax unless the tourist is charged a room rate by the operator and the room rate is the rate for per room per night.
Previously, Airbnb hosts couldn’t claim the RM10 tax because it’s stated that an operator does not include any person who merely rents out his premises and collects rental payments and does not provide any other services.
The Airbnb community already makes a significant contribution to the Malaysian economy, injecting more than RM3.98bil into the economy and supporting over 52,100 local jobs in communities right across the country. Evidence and experience shows tourism taxes, if designed and delivered correctly, work. They can be a fair and sustainable way to raise more revenue for local communities.Airbnb Head of Public Policy (Southeast Asia), Mich Goh

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Whatâ€™s the cheapest flight to Sydney from KL?

Opera House, Harbour Bridge, adorable Koalas…
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There’s plenty of reasons to go on a trip to Sydney for your next break after working SO HARD throughout the year.
But, we know lah.. Millennial life means always being on a budget.

Credit: The Funny Beaver

We hear you asking: “What’s the cheapest flight to Sydney from KL?”
So we Skyscanned and Googled until our mata sakit to present you this flight guide to Sydney.
What are the options?
Yes, there’s actually more flights to Sydney than you think! We’ve narrowed it down to FIVE viable options:

Malaysia Airlines
Air Asia
Jetstar Airways
Scoot Airlines
Malindo Air

The research method
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We compared the flights 1 month, 2 months and 3 months away from today (16 August). The return flight was selected exactly one week from departure date.

Screenshot from Malindo Air

PS: There were some variants depending on availability of flights, but we tried to keep all the dates as close together as possible.
So let’s get on to the results, shall we?
1 month away
CHEAPEST: SCOOT AIRLINES (RM1275.13)

Screenshot from Scoot Airlines

 Screenshot from Scoot Airlines

2ND CHEAPEST: AIR ASIA (RM1661)
Screenshot from Air Asia
SPECIAL MENTION: MALAYSIA AIRLINES (RM2135)
For a respectable RM 2135, you can enjoy a comfortable enough full service flight to the land down under, which we think is worth it if you have the money!

Screenshot from MAS

2 months away
CHEAPEST: SCOOT AIRLINES (RM1511.13)

 Screenshot from Scoot Airlines

 Screenshot from Scoot Airlines

2ND CHEAPEST: AIR ASIA (RM1561)

Screenshot from Air Asia

3 months away
CHEAPEST: AIR ASIA (RM1686)

Screenshot from Air Asia

2ND CHEAPEST: SCOOT AIRLINES (RM1913.13)

Screenshot from Scoot Airlines

 Screenshot from Scoot Airlines

Conclusion
On average, Scoot Airlines offered the cheapest flights to Sydney with Air Asia coming in as a close second.
However, these are budget airlines where the cost of amenities like meals, entertainment and even sleeping kits are not included.
We will say that we were pleasantly surprised by the flight prices of Malaysia Airlines which hovered slightly around the RM2,000 area – a fair price for full service.

Screenshot from Malaysia Airlines

That being said, the prices would fluctuate based on the dates you choose. It’s cheaper to fly on certain dates and there’s also promotions that would bring down the flight prices significantly.
Speaking of which, Malindo Air literally just started flying to Sydney. So, there’s the sweet sweet promotion for return flights for KL-Sydney for only RM799, making it cheapest.You’re welcome 🙂
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[Watch] Police Hunting Down 20 Men Involved In Sri Petaling Fracas

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The Police are on the lookout for about 20 suspects involved in the Sri Petaling riot that took place in the early hours of Monday morning that left several vehicles damaged due to the incident.

According to The Vibes, a car owner – whose windscreen was smashed by one of the suspects – said that he and his friend witnessed two groups fighting against each other using steel rods and alcohol bottles at about 2.30am on Monday.
The witness said that he was eating together with his friends at a nearby stall when the brawl took place. He also lodged a police report of the incident.
Apart from the witness’s car, several other vehicles parked along Jalan Sri Radin in Sri Petaling were also damaged.
Brickfields police chief Ahimizam Abdul Shukor said that the men in blue are actively hunting down all the suspects involved in the brawl.
The case is being investigated under Section 427 of the Penal Code which provides for a jail term of two years, a fine, or both if convicted.
Ahimizam also urged those with information to contact the Brickfields police at 03-2297 9222 or the Kuala Lumpur police contingent at 03-2115 9999 or to go to any nearest police station.
The incident was also caught on video which had since made its rounds on social media.

In the video, a man clad in a white shirt was seen climbing on a white BMW before kicking the vehicle’s windshield several times while other rioters were seen trading punches with each other nearby.

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This Is Why You Get Dark Spots, Says Expert

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Do you have uneven skin tone? Probably a few dark spots here and there? How do you get rid of those?

First of all, we need to understand what dark spots are for us to answer the question.
What are dark spots?
Dark spots on the skin or hyperpigmentation/sun spots are flat spots on the skin that ranges from light to dark brown to black in colour. They can develop anywhere on your body but are likely to appear on skin that receives the most sun exposure (face, hands, etc).
According to Dr Shazril Shaharuddin (medical doctor) and Dr Nicholas Lim (aesthetic doctor), dark spots on the skin are caused by melanin. Melanin is a pigment in the skin that’s responsible for our skin tone.
Melanin is synthesized by the enzyme tyrosinase. Sometimes, melanin agglomerates occur (they clump together), which results in spots, patches and uneven skin tone.
(Credit: Green Ostrich)
What causes dark spots?
Melanin agglomerates in the skin are caused by several factors.
Sun / Age – Emergence of new spots or the worsening of existing onesDNA – Genetical dispositionHormonal – Hormonal imbalances due to pregnancy and menopausePimples & Acne – Oily skin, pimples and acne marks
Based on studies, all the causes of dark spots can develop along the different life cycles of a woman. However, sun spots due to accumulated sun exposure is the main threat that grows bigger as you age.
If you think you have freckles on your cheeks, Malaysians, get real, those aren’t freckles. Unless you’re born with it or got it when you were a child, those dark spots on your face are not freckles because we’re asians, we don’t normally get those. Those are actually dark spots or hyperpigmentation, caused by too much sun exposure and UV rays, hormone imbalance and post inflammation.Dr Shazril Shaharuddin or known commonly as Dr Says
How to treat them?
If you don’t want melanin, then you need something that inhibits melanin, which is produced by tyrosinase. Tyrosinase inhibitors are the most common and safe solution widely available in the market.
But most of these are ineffective or slow to show results. This is because their actives are tested on mushroom enzymes, which mostly do not work on human skin.
However, Nivea claims to have found a breakthrough ingredient which was tested with human tyrosinase to be more effective at inhibiting melanin. They call this the Luminuos630, which they have added to their range of Luminous products.
They claim that the Nivea Luminous630 has proven to be 10x more effective in reducing dark spots than other renowned brightening ingredients in the market currently.
According to Nivea, they have produced a serum that reduces dark spots and fine lines as well as improves skin luminosity in just two weeks without harming the skin.
This patented and clinically proven Luminous630, backed up by 10 years of scientific research is even endorsed by the Institute of Dermatology and published in the world-renowned Journal of Investigative Dermatology, JID, as claimed by Nivea.
Since Nivea wanted to share this breakthrough with us, we were invited to try the Luminous630 products for ourselves at the Nivea Luminous Skin Journey event yesterday at Le Meridien Hotel PJ.

The event gathered around 100 influencers and celebrities including Yana Samsudin, Emma Maembong, Elfira Loy, Mayho and Miko to share their journey of using Nivea Luminous 630 and how it helped them overcome their deep-rooted dark spots.
Although it’s fast absorbing and soft on the skin, we tried the products and agreed with some of the influencers present that the fragrance was too strong. Those who cannot stand fragrances in their skincare products should use them sparingly.
However, we can’t speak of its effectiveness yet as we were told it will take 2 weeks to see the difference.
If you are keen to try it for yourself, the Luminous range is available for purchase at all Watsons outlets and Online at Nivea’s Official store. For more information about Nivea products and the latest updates, check out their Facebook and website.

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Petronas Subsidiaries Seized Again In USD15 Billion Arbitration By The Sulus

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This week, the Luxembourg Court issued a new confiscation order on two Petroliam Nasional Bhd (Petronas) subsidiaries.

International news agency Reuters reported it in an article dated 16 Feb.
The article carried the headline ‘Petronas units in Luxembourg seized again in US$15 billion arbitration dispute’.
It stated that the Luxembourg court bailiff issued a new seizure order for the units involved this week.
It followed a claim by the heirs of the Sulu Sultanate, who are seeking to enforce the USD15 billion award they obtained against Malaysia, according to the heirs’ lawyers and court documents sighted by Reuters.
READ MORE: Petronas’ Azerbaijan Subsidiaries Worth USD2 Billion Seized By Sulu Sultanate’s Heirs
Petronas will continue to defend its legal position, maintains action by Sulu claimants baseless pic.twitter.com/mQBN9Tplgd— BERNAMA TV 🇲🇾 (@BernamaTV) February 17, 2023
In response, Petronas asserted that the claim by the heirs of the Sulu group against its two subsidiaries in Luxembourg (Luxcos) is unfounded.
Petronas said it would continue to defend its position in the legal sense.
pic.twitter.com/DWpr7l3flO— PETRONAS (@Petronas) February 17, 2023
Petronas is a Malaysian oil and gas company that is state-owned.
It was founded in 1974 and is one of the largest corporations in Southeast Asia, with operations in over 50 countries.
Dispute With The Sulus
Sultan Sulu refers to the title held by the traditional ruler of the Sulu Archipelago, a chain of islands in the southern Philippines.
The title has a long and complex history, but modern times it is largely ceremonial and holds little political power.
In 2013, there was a dispute between Petronas and the Sulu Sultanate over the ownership of an area in Sabah.
The Sulu Sultanate, which has a historical claim to Sabah, sent a group of armed militants to occupy the area, leading to a standoff with Malaysian authorities.
Surprise!🤯Malaysia was actually never the first owners of Sabah. In fact, Sabah used to belong to Brunei, up until they were given to the Sultanate of Sulu more than 300 years ago. 🇧🇳[2/7] pic.twitter.com/t5ICwBAdw5— Wiki Impact (@wikiimpact) February 9, 2023
Following the incident, the Malaysian government engaged in negotiations with the representatives of the Sultanate of Sulu to resolve the dispute peacefully.
As part of the settlement, the Malaysian government agreed to pay a sum of money to the heirs of the Sultanate of Sulu.
The exact amount of the payment has not been disclosed publicly.
Blast From The Past
The dispute dates back to the 17th century when the Sultanate of Sulu controlled the northern part of Borneo, which includes the present-day state of Sabah in Malaysia.
After the Philippines gained independence in 1946, the Sulu Sultanate continued to assert its claim to Sabah, which it argues was leased to the British North Borneo Company in the late 1800s.
Petronas, a Malaysian state-owned company, has significant operations in Sabah, including oil and natural gas exploration and extraction.
The Sulu Sultanate claimed it was entitled to a portion of the revenue generated by Petronas from these operations.
The 2013 dispute was ultimately resolved through a military operation launched by the Malaysian government.
It resulted in the militants’ defeat and reasserted Malaysia’s control over the area.
However, the underlying territorial dispute between the Sulu Sultanate and Malaysia remains unresolved, and tensions continue to simmer in the region.

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Lorry Carrying Tiger Crashes In Ampang, Bomba To The Rescue

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A one-tonne lorry was involved in an accident on the Middle Ring Road 2 (MRR2) near the Petron petrol station yesterday.

According to information shared by the Ampang Fire and Rescue Station, the lorry was transporting crates of alcoholic beverage.
The station received a call on the incident at 2.58pm.
Based on the photos shared, bottles of Tiger beer were seen scattered and broken on the road.

The driver of the lorry sustained minor injuries and no one else was injured in the incident.
The bulk of the rescue operation was more of a clean-up work to rid the road of broken glass.

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SPM Results Are Out Today & So Are The Brilliant Memes

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Collecting your Sijil Pelajaran Malaysia (SPM) results is undoubtedly
a stressful time. Your entire schooling experience culminates in this one
examination thatâ€™ll set the course for your future.
To deal with this anxiety, Malaysians are turning to humour and do what they do best: Memes.
The good news is that the 2019 SPM results had a better National Average Grade (GPN) than 2018. New Straits Times reports that the GPN had improved by 0.03 points at 4.86 in 2019 compared to 2018’s 4.89.
So while the students collect their results, hereâ€™s some of the funniest SPM memes and tweets we found:

literally me :3 month before      VS          1 week before                          result                                       result  #spm2019 pic.twitter.com/kxcjQQ94U9— Jellybean â™¡ (@myaaamiot) February 26, 2020

Me           : * show the result*My mom : #SPM2019 pic.twitter.com/FkRyxpkczs— zarai (@nizarithla) March 4, 2020

https://twitter.com/HqlMrza/status/1235250084784164865

https://twitter.com/soyadanial/status/1235184106864103424

Me after answering all Biology papers:#spm2019 pic.twitter.com/02lk7qDuDp— Nuraiman_ (@NuraimanQ) November 25, 2019

https://twitter.com/FionLice/status/1235352534509703168

Us during SPM History Paper 2 #spm2019 pic.twitter.com/nRZTucYAB6— Harkonar (@Harkonarr) November 18, 2019

*me reading question on paper 1 agama*1.(c) #spm2019i)Nyatakan maksud ajaran sesat"my mind and imagination" pic.twitter.com/WZW5oFagoG— AlypH (@Alyph00682670) November 13, 2019

https://twitter.com/mmmakihhh/status/1232613451777728513

after #spm2019 result be like: pic.twitter.com/QQl1p29quP— Unknown (@unknown67138285) February 26, 2020

https://twitter.com/Jijahh12/status/1232641173593870337

how pizza hut's cashier be laughing at our spm results like;#spm2019 pic.twitter.com/zOM02fRyHB— parlÃ©y (@imranyusop) March 4, 2020

Bff:spm ni tak yah study tau sama sama fail Me:ok*RESULT DAY*BFF:*straight A+*Me:#SPM2019 pic.twitter.com/zCiKMm6d1t— pangdeka (@pangdeka) February 27, 2020

PAIN #SPM2019 pic.twitter.com/EHKyChsvRa— isolated and lonely (@rsydxn) March 4, 2020

after taking results #SPM2019 pic.twitter.com/JXD1Z9kR5r— jep. (@Azfarun) March 4, 2020

me when all of my friends naik pentas#SPM2019 pic.twitter.com/GTSUK0r0GN— ItsSuffian (@02Suffian) March 1, 2020

This is how I                     The paperlook on my         Vs.          look atresult paper.                       me.#spm2019 pic.twitter.com/L1TtzwFa7X— laufidufy (@Dillaannuar_) March 2, 2020

https://twitter.com/jayjayhoo13/status/1234147200441057280

me at 9.59am during result day :#SPM2019 pic.twitter.com/0oEgClXV1j— ItsSuffian (@02Suffian) February 27, 2020

How all the makcik makcik bawang coming in asking what did we got for our #spm2019 result pic.twitter.com/Quc87xgqi9— hanee dah amek result (@haneebee2) March 2, 2020

Situation on 5/3 #SPM2019 pic.twitter.com/bZZGjYfjVM— najwaaa (@ain94829214) February 25, 2020

The story of student 02batch#spm2019 pic.twitter.com/xOp9JqoyXG— watter_5945 (@5945Watter) November 19, 2019

When nak buke result #SPM2019 pic.twitter.com/mjmfDgEiOM— WanFariddd (@wnfarid20) March 5, 2020

me after taking my results #SPM2019 pic.twitter.com/OYtPdShfIO— certified tiktoker (@m3gnlm) March 5, 2020

#SPM2019Me : *showing my result*My parent and people that i know : pic.twitter.com/4QLYye327Y— Sofea â™¡ etijeu / ekswan (@pyochacha) March 5, 2020

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SPM 2019 results: Better National Average Grade score


[Just In] 19,819 New Cases – A Record Breaking Number For Malaysia

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Malaysia has once again broke the record for the highest number of daily Covid-19 infections at 19,819 new cases.

A tweet by the Ministry of Health confirmed the high number of cases in a tweet today.
#COVID19 Terkini. 4 Ogos. Kes tertinggi dilaporkan hari ini 19,819.— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) August 4, 2021
Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, and Kedah has the highest number of cases with 8,377, 2,467, and 1,371 new cases respectively.
Pecahan kes baharu mengikut negeri, 4 Ogos 2021. pic.twitter.com/DrU4LRPbKf— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) August 4, 2021
Previously the new number of cases in Malaysia has a ceiling of 17,786 cases, recorded on 31 July. However, today’s extraordinary jump in cases shows the country almost reaching the 20,000 cases per day mark.
Sehingga 4 Ogos 2021: Jumlah kes COVID-19 yang dilaporkan adalah 19,819 kes (1,183,110 kes)Pecahan setiap negeri (Kumulatif):Selangor – 8,377 (434,025)WPKL – 2,467 (131,425)Johor – 1,162 (95,387)Sabah – 949 (88,848)Sarawak – 552 (78,763)Negeri Sembilan – 800 (74,778) pic.twitter.com/LiZmkEEh5h— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) August 4, 2021

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Kuching-born Sarawakian of Orang Ulu & Iban Descent Is Miss Universe Malaysia 2020

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Sarawak can now proudly claim another Miss Universe Malaysia as Francisca Luhong James was crowned this year’s Miss Universe Malaysia.

The 25-year-old is of mixed parentage, with a Kayan father and Iban mother. She comes from a culturally rich background where family and communal interests take priority.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Francisca Luhong James (@francisca.luhong) on Sep 6, 2020 at 12:11am PDT
She cites her idols as celebrity and philanthropist Oprah Winfrey and former First Lady of the United States of America, Michelle Obama, noting that she would love to meet them.
I want to know what is on their minds, how it feels like to talk to inspiring women.Francisca to The Borneo Post
She is currently working in the public relations and marketing field in Kuala Lumpur, though her vision is actually to help improve the lives and socio-economic standing of those in rural areas, extending her support for the Sarawak government’s digital economy initiatives.
Her philanthropy isn’t just for show, either.
While I was still studying, I helped some homeless with food, daily essentials and dental care products. It is not much but these little things impacted their lives.Francisca to The Borneo Post
Francisca is a huge advocate for women empowerment through her movement Women Rise and in deeply involved in charity works in the rural areas of Sarawak.
         View this post on Instagram            A post shared by Women Rise (@womenrise.my) on May 18, 2020 at 3:36am PDT
I want to make children smile and cry with joy too. To see them grow to be successful people and make their family smile, to see them going to school and get the education that they deserve. It’s a satisfying feeling that I can never describe. It’s beyond words. Amazing how women can make such wondersFrancisca to The Borneo Post

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