[UPDATED] 20YO M’sian NASA Scholarship Recipient Said He Could Be A Scam Victim

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On 30 April, Malaysians online everywhere, including Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation Khairy Jamaluddin, Minister of Higher Education Dato Dr Noraini Ahmad, and the Prime Minister Muhyiddin Yassin himself celebrated Muhammad Azhar Ali for his amazing achievement.
Azhar had shared on Twitter that NASA had offered him a scholarship and named him as one of their Citizen Scientists for scoring in the top 1% of their Artemis Student Challenge Programme.
After he shared the news, several news outlets ran his story congratulating him for his success, including TRP. He certainly made Malaysians proud of his achievement. However, shortly after, things quickly took a strange turn.

We at TRP took down our post of his story temporarily after some sources told us that the whole thing could be a hoax. We also reached out to NASA for verification on the issue and are still awaiting a reply from them.
Then, on the night of 2 May, Azhar changed his Twitter account from public to private.
Although the reason why he changed his privacy settings was not immediately obvious, there were a number of tweets circulating the internet questioning the legitimacy of Azharâ€™s claims too.
(Credit: Twitter)
The tweets explained how the contest he supposedly entered was actually only meant for U.S. citizens and Permanent Residents. The tweets also said that the program required participants to be on-site in Houston, Texas during the competition.
Besides that, several tweets questioned Azharâ€™s screenshot of his Citizen Scientist picture on NASAâ€™s website. It turned out that people could not find him there when they searched for his name.
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Some Twitter users even questioned the legitimacy of the graphics Azhar shared on Twitter that supposedly came from NASA.
It was also pretty weird that among the screenshots shared by Azhar was a tweet reply from NASA saying that they â€œbelievedâ€ in him. However, that tweet had nothing to do with the Artemis challenge but turned out to be a response by NASA to him in March to another tweet.
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Whatâ€™s important to highlight was that although it must have been very upsetting for Azhar when people started questioning his achievements, he was still quite polite to them and tried to clean up any misconceptions they had as best he could.
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Then, on the morning of 3 May, Azhar unlocked his account and posted a thread explaining how he had been the victim of an online scam.
According to Azhar he really did participate in a competition on 20 March and submitted his suit designs to NASA two weeks later. Upon another two weeks, he received an email saying that he had scored top 1%. Obviously, he shared the wonderful news with his friends.
He said that while many congratulated him, some also pointed out the discrepancies about the whole thing. At the same time, he was receiving ambiguous emails supposedly from NUS which came without the NUS domain.

https://twitter.com/theotherazharal/status/1256772304979156992

He admitted that all these red flags made him realise that he might potentially be a victim of an elaborate online scam.
He explained that he too has reached out to NUS and raised the matter to NASA on their official website for confirmation and verification.
If this is indeed true, we at TRP empathize with Azhar. Online scams and pranks are horrible, especially ones that involve things that are near and dear to us. We wish Azhar all the best in his future endeavours.
Check out Azhar’s latest thread on Twitter:

https://twitter.com/theotherazharal/status/1256772293713203200

How shocked would you be if you received an email from NASA saying that they want to fund your studies?
Muhammad Azhar Ali was certainly surprised after finding out that he not only scored in the top 1% of NASAâ€™s Artemis Student Challenge Program but that NASA also wanted to offer him a scholarship for his achievement.
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The competition required participants to design a spacesuit interface that would adjust to NASAâ€™s Artemis 2024 mission to Mars. Designs were graded according to its cost efficiency, field testing, and coherence.
Azharâ€™s design obtained a â€œsuper distinctionâ€ score of 96.77% Spacesuit Interface Efficiency Level. Only 1% of the programâ€™s 3.6 million participants reportedly scored above 90%.
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To commemorate his success, Azhar was also awarded the title of â€œCitizen Scientistâ€, and offered a place to study at the National University of Singapore fully funded by the NASA Degree Scholarship.
After sharing the good news on Twitter, Azharâ€™s achievements were noticed by the Minister of Science, Technology and Innovation, Khairy Jamaluddin and the Malaysian Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin.
Congratulations! Happy to welcome you to @officialmosti & the Malaysian Space Agency soon to see how we can encourage more of our young scientists to win prestigious scholarships.â€” Khairy Jamaluddin (@Khairykj) April 30, 2020

Tahniah Saudara Azhar. Kejayaan yang amat membanggakan. Semoga terus maju jaya. https://t.co/DDVUu3aJsO— Muhyiddin Yassin (@MuhyiddinYassin) May 1, 2020

Congratulations from us too Azhar! Youâ€™ve made Malaysia so proud! All the best in your future studies!
Check out Azhar’s tweet below:

https://twitter.com/theotherazharal/status/1255675195362140160

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[Watch] Concert In Johor Goes Viral, Netizens Ask Why Double Standard For Mosques

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Life as we know it has changed thanks to Covid-19.

Change can be challenging even when times are good, let alone in a pandemic that has had a profound impact on our world and cost millions their lives.
As the situation on Covid-19 is constantly evolving, people had to live with ever-changing standard operating procedures (SOPs).
Even more unfortunate is the fact that the authorities have been accused of double standards in enforcing Covid-19 curbs.
A case in point is a recent concert in Johor which had gone viral on social media.
  @seragamhitam_ mantap gadis2x Johor 🤟🤘 ♬ bunyi asal  – seragamhitam_😎
Concertgoers Ignored SOP
Despite entering the third year of the pandemic, there are still those who take SOPs lightly such as the concertgoers in the video.
It is understood that the concert had taken place in Angsana, Johor Bharu.
Rela personnel were present to ensure that concertgoers to ensure they scan the MySejahtera application.
But during the concert, concertgoers were seen dancing while seemingly oblivious to the need for social distancing and the Rela personnel did nothing the whole time.
Netizens Go To Town Exposing The Double Standard
Netizens are angry and upset with the concertgoers’ attitude.
But their anger is more than just the concert, as it’s already hard to keep count of the number of similar incidents.
READ MORE: Malaysians Call Out ‘Double Standards’ As Big Government Event Takes Place This Weekend
1/2 Why were ordinary Malaysians fined if breaking SOP isn’t a crime? Is PM condoning crime? Double standards because violator is from UMNO? Shameless of PM @IsmailSabri 2 defend Hishammuddin. In other countries ministers resign 4 violating SOP. Hishammuddin must resign too. https://t.co/ZaN7clyWQl— Charles Santiago (@mpklang) February 14, 2022
At the same time, netizens questioned the strict SOPs for people who want to pray in a mosque or surau.
READ MORE: No Booster, No Friday Prayers – Netizens Are Furious With Latest Restriction

The decision, which applies to mosques in Selangor, was implemented with consent from Sultan Sharafuddin Idris Shah Al-Haj.
The decision was to prevent Covid-19 infection after seeking advice from the Selangor State Health Department, following the latest pandemic developments in the state.
Unfortunately, the decision had not been well received by some, with others being blamed instead including Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.
  @ceomedia7 SOP Masjid / agama adalah tanggungjawab negeri. Selangor kuasa Sultan & JAIS. Mengapa nak marah @khairykj @kkmputrajaya ♬ suara asli  – Valdy Nyonk official

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Husband Appeals To Public For Dashcam Footage After Wife Dies In Accident Near Pagoh

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Dashcams have become an important add-on in vehicles as it can be used as evidence in the event of an accident.

With the presence of a dashcam, it can be said that many cases, such as accidents, thefts, and natural disasters that happen to one’s vehicle or other people’s vehicles, can be solved quickly.
Recently, a husband who lost his wife in a fatal accident on the North-South Expressway is asking for the public’s help.
Allan Cham Wei Lun is looking for any dashcam footage of the incident on October 26.
He made the plea through a post on Facebook, which was shared by many, especially by his friends.

The incident happened at Kilometer (KM) 129.5 from Johor Bahru to Kuala Lumpur at about 5.45 pm.
As you all know, my late wife and I were involved in this accident which took the life of my beloved wife. I am looking for anyone who has dashcam footage of this accident. May God have mercy and reward you all.Accident victim Allan Cham Wei Lun making his plea to the public.
At the same time, Allan Cham also asked Facebook users to spread his sharing to track down people who have information about the incident.
So far, the post has received many shares since it was uploaded.

The Importance Of Dashcams
A dashcam is a small camera mounted on your vehicle’s front and rear.
Dashcams document your driving and enable you to record anything that happens on the road.
This protects you against fraudulent insurance claims, deters theft and can lower your car insurance premium.
Parking mode is a feature of some dashcams that allows them to continue recording while your car is parked and turned off.
Basic dashcams without a parking mode will turn off while your car’s engine is off, so your car is only monitored while you are driving.
ni makin buat saya risau. memang perlu beli dash cam lah nanti🤣 https://t.co/UdaiMJIq1i— Lia (@klaudialinton) October 10, 2022

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Passengers Complain They Can’t See Flight Attendants Expressions Behind Face Mask, So Garuda Indonesia Is Ditching It

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Garuda Indonesia says that their flight attendants will be ditching face masks following passengers complaining of not being able to tell if they’re smiling or frowning.
According to Malay Mail, the five star carrier’s CEO Irfan Setiaputra revealed that people apparently had a problem with not seeing the flight attendants’ expressions while being served.
In a virtual discussion, Irfan Setiaputra said face masks minimize the feeling of human interaction between passengers and flight attendants, calling it a stressful experience for passengers.
We do not want passengers to board the plane feeling unhappy or stressed out, or thinking, ‘oh, is this an ICU?’ when they get on. Everyone wearing personal protective equipment (PPE), covered from head-to-toe, that’s not right.Irfan Setiaputra, CEO of Garuda Indonesia.
The solution to getting rid of the masks is to gradually switch to face shields only.
Currently, the airline’s health precautions include mandatory face masks for passengers and crew along with temperature screening.

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Source:
Garuda Indonesia says flight attendants will forgo masks so passengers can see if they’re smiling or frowning
https://www.garuda-indonesia.com/id/en/news-and-events/kebijakan-operasional-terkait-covid19


Fully Vaxxed Travellers Can Now Request To Quarantine At Home, Says MOH

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Starting today, fully vaccinated travellers can now apply for home quarantine once they arrive in the country, according to the Health Ministry.

The Ministry that mentioned in a tweet that fully vaccinated travellers who wish to apply can do so within 7-10 days before arrival.
Here are the requirements:
Fully vaccinated travellers
Home or residence must be suitable based on risk evaluationNegative Covid-19 PCR Test within 3 days of departure
The Ministry also mentioned in their website that that the risk evaluation is based on:
Number of persons in said home or residenceNumber of elderly persons in said home or resindence (above 60 years of age)Number of children in said home or residence (below 12 years of age)Number of persons with chronic illnesses in said home or residenceNumber of pregnant mothers in said home or residenceNumber of rooms in said home or residenceNumber of bathrooms in said home or residenceNumber of bedrooms with en suite bathrooms in said home or residence
To apply, you can visit either moh.gov.my or the Home Quarantine Application (HQA) portal from 21 September 2021 at 8 am.
During the application process, you need to make sure to:
Provide a valid ID and vaccination certificateApplications must be made 7-10 days prior to date of entry into MalaysiaAll applications for arrivals from 28 September 2021 onwards should be made via the HQA portal
Here’s what you need to do once arriving in Malaysia.
Undergo a PCR Test upon arrivalPresent approval letter for Home QuarantineTravellers who have qualified for Home Quarantine will be issued with a wristband or a digital trackerThese travellers will be known as Person Under Surveillance (PUS) and this status will be displayed on their MySejahteraAll travellers must in quarantine for 14 daysAll travellers in quarantine must complete the Home Assessment Tool in MySejahtera everyday
Fully vaccinated travellers who wish to request for home quarantine after arriving in Malaysia from overseas, can make your application 7-10 days before arrival here ➡ https://t.co/YhGhf50XJE pic.twitter.com/cfg7XsEvb6— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) September 21, 2021

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7-Day Toll Exemption At Johor-Singapore Border Beginning 1 April

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With the Malaysia-Singapore land borders to reopen from 1 April, the government has decided to waive toll payments for a period of one week at two toll plazas in Johor.

According to Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob, the exemption involves all types of vehicles that travel across the Johor causeway and also the Linkedua Highway.
“It is in line with the approach to facilitate cross-border travel with Singapore. This exemption is for Malaysians and top-up users or those who renew their ‘Touch and Go’ and ‘Smart Tag’
“The granting of this toll exemption involves to and fro travels through the two toll plazas involved during the period,” Ismail said in a statement today.
He said that the decision was made taking into consideration that the border between the two countries had been closed for more than two years previously, adding that the government too is looking to ensure smooth traffic at both toll plazas when the land borders are re-open.
Previously, Malaysia had also announced the exemption of the Road Charge (CJ) on Singapore-registered private vehicles when entering Malaysia.
The exemption of toll charges is expected to benefit more than 300,000 vehicle owners crossing the Malaysia-Singapore boarders.
PLUS Malaysia Berhad (PLUS) too had estimated that at least 42,000 vehicles will enter Malaysia via the Johor Causeway and Linkedua daily beginning 1 April.
Ismail said that PLUS, together with the Johor state government and other relevant ministries and agencies are actively making final preparations to ensure smooth travels on the highway, which includes preparations at toll plazas, rest areas, and all public facilities provided on the PLUS Highway.

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Check Out The Proposed New Features For Shah Alam Stadium

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Back in July, it was announced that the Selangor government had appointed the Malaysian Resources Corporation Berhad (MRCB) to refurbish Shah Alam Stadium and the surrounding sporting facility for RM787 million.

Selangor Menteri Besar Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari said the new stadium design is inspired by the Ajax Amsterdam stadium (Johan Cruyff Arena).
READ MORE: MRCB To Restore And Refurbish Shah Alam Stadium For RM787 Million
READ MORE: RM787 Million For Repair And Maintenance, Not A New Stadium, Says Selangor MB
The Star reported that the Shah Alam Stadium would be demolished soon to make way for a new state-of-the-art complex. However, no date has yet been announced for the demolition of both Shah Alam Stadium and the Malawati Indoor Stadium.
MRCB group managing director Imran Salim said the existing structures would be torn down to resolve the flash flood issue in the stadium. A new moveable pitch will be built instead.
The new stadium design also aims to resolve traffic issues and provide a more usable space in the form of green recreational areas to draw more visitors from the local community.
Shah Alam Stadium right now😭Get well soon Selangor#banjir #flood #DaruratBanjir #shahalam pic.twitter.com/xcvGy7t68B— Musang King Durian🇵🇸🇲🇾🇮🇩🇧🇳🇸🇬🇹🇭 (@KingDuri1) December 18, 2021
The proposed new stadium features
The stadium can also be converted for indoor and outdoor use with a movable pitch. It’ll be able to accommodate between 35,000 and 45,000 spectators.
The new pitch will sit within the stadium bowl with a fixed roof on a raised platform. It’ll have its own irrigation system, which will negate the use of surface drainage. This also allows spectators to be closer to the action on the pitch.
Currently, the proposal doesn’t include a track for athletics events but the open spaces around the complex might be able to accommodate such events in the future.
Imran added that the stadium would be football-centric, and they’ll aim to obtain Fifa certification to be an international tournament stadium.

Outside the stadium, there would be wide walkways, open green areas, shaded access to different modes of transportation, retail space and other sports and multi-use facilities to bring in visitors and make the venue self-sustaining.
The stadium will be run on a revenue model instead of relying on government budget, as the goal is commercialisation to ensure sustainability.MRCB group managing director Imran Salim
The final specifications of the new stadium still depend on discussions with the Selangor government.
Imran explained that the entire process – finalising final details, assessing the cost and getting approvals from relevant bodies – could take three to four years.

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Couple Stranded In Melbourne: AirAsia X Says Earlier Flight Was Available

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In responding to a claim on Twitter that a couple was forced to withdraw their ASB savings to accommodate a 4-day delay by AirAsia, the airline has issued a statement to address the matter.

One half of the couple who goes by @NazFarid on Twitter posted a thread on 4 January, tagging Transport Minister Anthony Loke, claiming they “were left stranded in Melbourne because of AirAsia airline delayed our flight”.

https://twitter.com/NazFarid/status/1610583162144567301?s=20&t=–qDm90kfewXyqOf0dT0BQ

READ MORE HERE: Couple Forced To Stay In Melbourne For 5 Days After Flight Cancellation, Withdraws ASB Savings To Pay For Hotel
The Twitter user said they had to cover a few days worth of expenses, as they were supposed to have left Melbourne on 2 January at 7.40am, but their flight was delayed to 6 January. They eventually flew back at 3am on 6 January.
AirAsia X (AAX) in a statement released today referred to the Twitter post “which was not “accurately presented and news articles published based on the Tweet that could be misleading”.
Following a full factual investigation, Benyamin Ismail, CEO of AirAsia X Malaysia said: “First and foremost, we apologise to all our guests affected by the cancellation of D7219 from Melbourne to Kuala Lumpur on 2nd January 2023. We confirm that the flight was cancelled due to operational reasons following a bird strike at Kuala Lumpur International Airport (klia2).
“All affected guests were automatically moved to the next available flights based on flight capacity and availability and were also provided with immediate Service Recovery Options (SRO) to minimise any impact.
“In accordance with our policy to notify guests of any schedule changes as soon as possible, we notified the concerned guest of the cancellation via email and SMS on 30 December 2022 twice before their original scheduled departure at 07:40 on 2 January 2023. We also attempted to contact the guest on 31 December 2022 using the mobile number provided upon booking but the guest could not be reached.
“On 30 December 2022, the concerned guest contacted our chatbot AVA and when prompted that the booking is eligible for a flight change, the guest selected ‘No’ and ended the conversation without seeking further assistance to chat with our Live Agent.
“On 2 January 2023, the guest contacted AVA again before choosing the SRO to move their flight to 5 January 2023 and cancelled the request twice upon earlier flight availability confirmation. At this time, our flights before the rescheduled travel date between 3 and 5 January 2023 were available and operated as scheduled.
“We are working closely with the authorities and will provide all available information that may be required to set the record straight. While we always welcome constructive feedback to ensure we can improve our services as we strive to deliver better customer experience, we ask that any and all claims made by the public be substantiated.”

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Generous restaurant manager who paid for customer’s food hopes it inspires others

Nazrin Ramli, manager of KFC Bandar Sunway, accidentally found himself in the spotlight recently, with many netizens praising his generous actions.
Picture credit: Facebook
We reached out to him and he told us that he was just doing something nice for someone in need.
“My parents always teach us to help others no matter who they are, rich or poor alike.” Nazrin says.
He did not know the customer, filmmaker Gary Chong, before the incident in which he paid for Gary’s food because Gary had no cash on hand.
“His bahasa is very fluent! And he [was] wearing this nice baju melayu.”

Nazrin Ramli, KFC manager and generous Malaysian.Picture credit: Facebook

“He politely asked to get a picture of me to write a story about that day.” Nazrin says of Gary.
But Nazrin also said that Khamirul Ami, the cashier who served Gary Chong that night, deserves recognition as well.
In telling the story, Gary had written that the polite cashier was very apologetic that the credit card terminal was offline.
Khamirul Bin Ami, the cashier with an A+ in customer service.(Pic credit: Nazrin Ramli)
Nazrin says he wasn’t expecting anything out of this act of generosity.
He and his colleagues have helped to pay meals for others on many occasions before this.
“I never thought that this will go viral till The Rakyat Post covered it,” he says.
Pic credit: Nazrin Ramli

“[I] hope this will act as a catalyst for other people to help others and be nice no matter who they are and wherever they are.”
Nazrin Ramli
The story of everyday Malaysians doing kind deeds truly is inspiring!

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Samsung AI lab brings Mona Lisa to life

Scientists have brought the Mona Lisa to life! (well, not literally that is)
Researchers at Samsungâ€™s artificial intelligence arm in Moscow are working on techniques to create life-like, photo-realistic videos and animations of a personâ€™s face as reported by TechCrunch.

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In a recently released research paper followed by a rather amazing video demonstration which shows the famous oil-painted portrait made by Italian Renaissance artist, Leonardo da Vinci, actually emoting.
According to the research team, the machine learning algorithm is able to generate and transform even a single still image into a moving animation, which – to a certain degree – accurately â€œguessesâ€ how a particular sample image would speak, make mundane human facial expressions, and even move.

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Though the technology is far from perfect, the potential uses of such techniques are utterly limitless and this fact is raising concerns among the more paranoid members of our society.

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Previous renditions of these so called deepfakes – fake AI-generated video or audio clip â€“ have resulted in some comedic gold.

I’ve gone down a black hole of the latest DeepFakes and this mashup of Steve Buscemi and Jennifer Lawrence is a sight to behold pic.twitter.com/sWnU8SmAcz
â€” Mikael Thalen (@MikaelThalen) January 29, 2019

Though concerns on the misuse of such tech are deeply understandable as appearances of fake celebrity porn videos and even bogus political speeches have surfaced in the recent years.
You yourself probably have seen how the use of similar technology can make life rather… confusing.

This new filter got you females hating on us pic.twitter.com/qgTc0DUlAz
â€” Boredpersonful (@Boredpersonful) May 10, 2019

But nonetheless, the miracles of the modern age can be mind-blowing for sure.


Going Solo? Look Back At Your GE14 Defeat, Says PAS To UMNO

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UMNO’s 2018 general election performance should be a lesson for the party not to dismiss the idea of working together with other Malay-dominant parties in the country.

“It is Umno’s prerogative (to go it solo). If they want a repeat of the 14th General Election (GE14), then by all means continue. But we will press ahead with our unity concept,” PAS veep Datuk Idris Ahmad was quoted as saying by New Straits Times.
The former Bukit Gantang MP said that PAS is adamant that UMNO’s splinter, Parti Pribumi Bersatu Malaysia (Bersatu) has a role to play to help win the votes from the Malay electorates.
He said that the three parties should work under a unified front in the next general election.
“We will continue to work towards realising this. We believe that it will be the people who will ultimately judge our efforts (at uniting the Malay-Muslim parties).”
Idris, who is also part of the Cabinet line-up under the current Perikatan Nasional (PN) government which was backed by BN, said that UMNO would do well to learn from the lessons of the GE14.
In GE14, UMNO, the backbone of the then ruling coalition Barisan Nasional (BN), won 54 out of the total 79 parliamentary seats that were won by the alliance.
PAS, which clashed with UMNO in the majority of the seats that it contested, won 18 seats.

Pakatan Harapan meanwhile won 113 seats, with 12 of those contributed by Bersatu. Bersatu left the coalition following the infamous Sheraton Move and was now part of the Perikatan Nasional (PN) pact together with PAS and Gerakan.
In August, UMNO and BN No.2 Datuk Seri Mohamad Hassan affirmed the coalition’s stand to go solo in GE15.
READ MORE: Tok Mat: I’m Ready To Quit If BN Fails To Recapture Putrajaya In GE15
This was later reiterated by UMNO’s and BN top dog Datuk Seri Zahid Hamidi who said that UMNO intended to go solo in GE15 as PAS broke their trust built under Muafakat Nasional (MN).
PAS-UMNO relationship was strained after the Islamic party formed PN together with Bersatu – which was primarily made of former UMNO leaders and party members who sided with Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin and Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad when the duo went against UMNO president Datuk Seri Najib over the 1Malaysia Development Berhad’s (1MDB) scandal.

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UM student protests against VC at graduation ceremony; M’sians call for revoke of degree

The Malaysian social media sphere is abuzz with videos of a University Malaya (UM) student protesting on stage at his own graduation ceremony.
Student activist Wong Yan Ke carried a protest placard on stage while receiving his bachelorâ€™s degree in civil engineering at UM yesterday (Oct 14).

Bro, you got not common sense is it? Majlis rasmi, dihadiri tetamu kehormat dan ibu bapa. Tahu darah amarah, tapi kau pilih pentas yang salah bro. Melaungkan kata protes atas pentas, menjerit sambil angkat placard. Mana kesopanan dan kesusilaan kau? pic.twitter.com/0FoXXGCTLi
— Hazwan Syafiq (@hzwnsyfq) October 14, 2019

Wong was protesting to demand the resignation of his universityâ€™s vice-chancellor, Abdul Rahim Hashim, who was seated at the front row of the hall where the convocation ceremonies were held.
Wong explained the protest was against using UMâ€™s name for racial and political reasons.

Picture credit: Twitter

FYI, UM was one of the four universities listed as organisers of the recent Malay Dignity Congress in Shah Alam. During the congress, Rahim reportedly made a racially-charged speech.

â€œThe message behind this act is that when students or lecturers find a leader to be unqualified, then we have the valid right to criticise. Also, to ask for that individual to carry their responsibility in giving an explanation to us,â€
 Wong Ke Yan via FMT
Social media users feel that Wong had shown disrespect towards the ceremony, the other graduates and the vice-chancellor.

Ruining the event for others just to send a mere propaganda, what rubbish.
— å‚ä¸¨çˆªå‚å‡ ä¸‚å‚ã„©åƒä¸¨ (@AemanSaufee) October 14, 2019

Protest is fine. Just weird timing. Could have done it before or after students taking their scroll
— hyde (@sandpaperjiyong) October 15, 2019

Aduh sayangnya. We understand that you wanted to be heard but this is not the way/place. At least if you can actually get a big (and legit) group to solidify the move it could be quite a substantial impact, sadly this just became a mere annoyance instead.https://t.co/Bn61l5q3M9
— Rosman Nizar (@RosmanPositivo) October 14, 2019

Ilmu dan adab. Aku lebih menghargai orang yang beradab daripada berilmu.
— Shahir |Ø´Ú¾ÛŒØ± (@shahiramirul_) October 14, 2019

“Education and manners. I appreciate a well-mannered person more than an educated one.”
Some have even launched a petition calling for the university to revoke Wongâ€™s degree. At the time of writing, the petition had over 43,000 signatures.

Harap pihak universiti batalkan ijazah
— Moganraaj (@mraaj89) October 14, 2019

“I hope the university revokes his degree”

Petisyen ini dilancarkan bagi menuntut tindakan dari Universiti Malaya untuk menarik balik Sijil Ijazah Sarjana Muda milik Wong Yan Ke atas tindakan biadap semasa Majlis Istiadat Konvokesyen Universiti Malaya
Jom semua! https://t.co/b8x6do9CuP
— Hazwan Syafiq (@hzwnsyfq) October 14, 2019

“This petition was launched to demand action from UM to revoke Wong Yan’s Bachelor’s Degree for protesting during the convocation ceremony”
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BTW, Wong is the same UM student who carried a clown-face cutout mocking former premier Najib Razak outside a restaurant in March this year.
Picture credit: Malaysia Dateline
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Student protests arenâ€™t new in Malaysia.
In fact, in the early 1930s, teacher trainees from the Sultan Idris Training College opposed British colonialism while students from UM (then located in Singapore) had close relations with the anti-colonial movement.
Thus, Malaysian university students were actually actively involved in the countryâ€™s struggle for independence.
In the 1970s, university students demonstrated with farmers from Baling, Kedah, to protest against the declining rubber price, the rise in inflation and poverty. It was one of the most iconic street protests in Malaysia which saw almost 25,000 people taking the streets.

Picture credit: Malaysian Digest

The protest was led by none other than Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim, who was then a student activist.
Student protests are pivotal in shaping the nation and a sign that the youth are not afraid of voicing out injustices and their dissatisfactions.
In this manner, Malaysian students have always upheld their social responsibility and power to make a change.

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Duo Lands In Malaysian Book Of Records For Building Largest ‘DIY’ TUDM Airbus RC Plane

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A duo of local radio-controlled (RC) aircraft enthusiasts recently landed on the pages of the Malaysian Book of Records for building and flying the largest RC model aeroplane in the country.

The award was given to Nazrul Hisham Abd Manaf, who built and designed the aircraft, and Syed Fadley, the model’s owner.
Nazrul and Syed.(Credit: Syed Strass via Facebook)
According to local automotive site Engear, the duo spent around four months DIY-ing the miniature machine.
Measuring 2.9m in length and with a wingspan of 2.6m, the RC plane is an almost-to-scale model of the Royal Malaysian Airforce’s (TUDM) four-engine Airbus A400M passenger transport and cargo carrier – complete with its signature grey livery and TUDM decals.
The model is so huge that it stood taller than a grown man, from nose to tail.
(Credit: Nasrckapalfoam via Facebook)
Made from lightweight EPS foam, the plane flies with battery-powered electric motors and can stay airborne for about six minutes per flight.
Both Nazrul and Syed appears to be active members of the RC aircraft community here in Malaysia and regularly take to the skies with other hobbyists from across the country.
Here in the Klang Valley, the community is said to usually flock to the Telipot RC Flying Field in Rawang to partake in their high-flying hobby.
(Credit: Nasrckapalfoam via Facebook)
Taking a peek at Nazrul’s Facebook page, we found that he also helps build and customise model planes for others, by hand.
(Credit: Nasrckapalfoam via Facebook)
His latest creation, that we know of, is a model of a Malaysian Airlines or MASwings DHC-6 Twin Otter propeller aircraft used in domestic flights in Sabah and Sarawak.

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Pesawat Airbus A400M kawalan radio ini terima anugerah Malaysia Book of Records!
A400M customer profile: Royal Malaysian Air Force


Malaysia Moves Up Democracy Index, Now At 39th Spot, Up From 43rd In 2019

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Malaysia has moved up in The Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) Democracy Index 2020 to 39th from 43rd position in 2019 – out of 167 countries surveyed – based on reports.

Out of 10, we’ve scored 7.19, an improvement from the previous year in which we scored 7.16.
The country is also ranked sixth in a regional grouping of 28 Australasian and Asian countries.
Credit: The Economist
It’s also reported that Malaysia did well in electoral process and pluralism; functioning of government and political participation, as well as political culture but political stability had deteriorated since the departure of Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad as the Prime Minister in March 2020.
Since the index was first introduced in 2006, Malaysia’s performance has been steadily increasing:
2006 – (5.98) 2008 – (6.36)2010, 2011 – (6.19) 2012 – (6.41)2013, 2014 – (6.49)2015 – (6.43)2016, 2017 – (6.54)  2018 – (6.88)
Malaysia was also classified as a flawed democracy – defined as a country that has free and fair elections and, even if there are problems such as infringements on media freedom, basic civil liberties are respected.
However, the report noted that there were significant weaknesses in other aspects of democracy, including problems in governance, an underdeveloped political culture and low levels of political participation.
Malaysia is not alone in that category as it also includes other countries such as Timor-Leste, India, the Philippines, Mongolia, Indonesia, Sri Lanka, Papua New Guinea, Thailand and Singapore.

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This 56 year-old beauty & health queen from Thailand outshines people half her age

Most people think that OOTDs and bikinis are a young womanâ€™s game, but 56 year-old SopitChitchat from Thailand shows age is not a barrier.
She’s also a mother of 3 with her eldest being 26 years old.

Yes, those are all Sopit Chitchat posing confidently and rocking all her outfits!
On Facebook, she shares her food and travelling diaries.

Here is a picture of her with her children travelling in California.

Not only is she physically beautiful, but she is also beautiful in the inside.
On her Facebook page where she has over 96,000 followers, she shares beautiful life inspiring quotes to all her followers.
(However, they’re all in Thai so the translations might be a bit off.)

It’s worthless if you don’t see the cost yourself.
 SopitChitchat

If you are afraid of being fat, you will not be able to eat. I will not let it be. When the body wants to eat modestly, eat to know the flavor.  Life needs a reward.
 SopitChitchat

Even though there are hundreds of haters, there is only one lover. Someday there will be those who increase with openness.
SopitChitchat
In her free time, she grows her own plants.
The best part is, she doesn’t keep her secrets to herself and insists that what she does isn’t difficult.

She also has been religiously drinking an elixir every day for the past 15 years.
An elixir in the form of a smoothie that she generously shares with us on her Facebook page that consists of apples, celery and even onions!

via GIPHY
Her friends have aged pretty well, too.

If you wonder how she looked when she was in her 20s, here is a picture of her husband and her about 30 years ago.

And this is a recent picture of both of them.

They both have aged gracefully donâ€™t you think?
Truly, she is the Queen of Beauty and Health.

via GIPHY


Tesla Office, Service Centres And Superchargers Are Coming To Malaysia

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Tesla fans rejoice! Minister of International Trade and Industry (MITI) Tengku Zafrul announced that Tesla electric cars are entering the Malaysian market.

Based on his tweet, MITI has approved Tesla’s application to import Battery Electric Vehicles (BEVs) into Malaysia.
In addition, Tesla will be setting up a Head Office, Tesla Experience & Service Centres, and Supercharger network here.
Bringing Tesla into the country also means the company will be creating skilled and “better paying jobs” for Malaysians.
READ MORE: Tengku Zafrul: Tesla Is Officially Coming To Malaysia
Malaysia Welcomes @Tesla! @MITIMalaysia has approved Tesla’s application to import BEVs into Malaysia.Tesla will establish a Head Office, Tesla Experience & Service Centres, and Supercharger network, simultaneously creating skilled & better paying jobs for M’sians. pic.twitter.com/BbQP7jNazX— Tengku Zafrul 🇲🇾 (@tzafrul_aziz) March 1, 2023
Tesla is the first applicant of MITI’s BEV Global Leaders Initiative that’s aimed to boost BEV demand in the local market.
While it’s largely good news for those interested to switch to electric vehicles, new Tesla owners may still need to be wary of the autopilot function on Malaysian roads.
Back in April 2022, a Singaporean couple who drove on autopilot all over Malaysia got into slight trouble with the local police here.
Back then, Bukit Aman Traffic Investigation and Enforcement Department deputy director Bakri Zainal Abidin said that the use of a car’s autopilot function is considered an offence under Rule 17 of the Road Traffic Rules 1959.
The rule prohibits a driver from “being in a position where they do not have appropriate control over a vehicle.”
If found guilty, offenders can be charged under Section 119 of the Road Transport Act 1987 and face a fine not exceeding RM2,000 or six months in prison for the first offence.
Until the laws are updated, do be careful and mindful while travelling on Tesla’s autopilot mode.
READ MORE: Police Says Autopilot Driving Is Prohibited On Malaysian Roads, Will Probe Singaporean Tesla Couple

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KJ Doesn’t Really Trust Zahid Following The Latter’s Political Blunders

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Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Khairy Jamaluddin has admitted to the media that he doesn’t really trust UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi who was allegedly involved in a couple of controversies.

It was reported by MalaysiaKini that incidents such as the letter to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong and the leaked audio recording the UMNO President and PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim has made it difficult for the Khairy to trust Ahmad Zahid.
For now, he said that he will continue doing his job to vaccinate Malaysians via the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme.
I am still loyal to Umno. I am a minister from Umno. Let me work on the vaccination exercise.Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via MalaysiaKini
Letter and audio recordings source of doubt
The MOSTI Minister said that doubts arose especially with a few incidents involving the Bagan Datoh MP.
Previously, it was reported that Zahid allegedly sent a letter to the Yang di-Pertuan Agong claiming that UMNO MPs are supporting Anwar as the next Prime Minister.
This was despite the fact that the (UMNO) president had not sought my views, and nor had I given him the nod to use my name (in the letter). How can I trust a party President like this.Science, Innovation and Technology Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via MalaysiaKini
The other incident that was cited was the telephone conversation between the two party leaders which was leaked online – although the UMNO President denies involvement on both occasions.
Last week, several UMNO MPs have given up their Ministerial positions as part of the party’s exodus from the Federal Government.
Former Higher Education Minister Datuk Seri Noraini Ahmad and Former Energy And Natural Resources Minister Datuk Seri Dr Shamsul Anuar Nasarah were some of the names that have declared their loyalty to the party and left their posts.

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Malaysia Reaches Half A Million Vaccine Doses A Day, The Highest So Far

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Malaysia has reached the half a million barrier as the 507,050 jabs were administered on 22 July.

To date, a total of 16,024,916 jabs have been recorded, with 10,920,862 Malaysians having received their first those while 5,104,05 individuals have taken both doses.
Selangor + Wilayah Persekutuan had the highest number of shots administered with 4,434,069 first doses and 1,469,248 second doses followed by Sarawak (1,617,938 first dose, 1,053,000 second dose) and Johor (789,971 first dose, 390,690 second dose).
Assalamualaikum warahmatullahi wabarakatuh.Sejak 12 Julai 2021, Program Imunisasi COVID-19 Kebangsaan (PICK) berjaya merekodkan pemberian dos harian sebanyak lebih 400,000 dos hampir setiap hari. (1/6) pic.twitter.com/6PFs02pliY— Muhyiddin Yassin (@MuhyiddinYassin) July 23, 2021
Faster than the US
The Star reported that Malaysia now has a better vaccination rate compared to other countries including the United States.
Taking the stats from Oxford University’s Our World in Data, the daily vaccination rate per 100 population reached a high of 1.27 on July 19 in Malaysia – higher than the United States, which peaked at 1.01 vaccine doses per 100 people on 13 April.
Same cases, fewer deaths due to vaccinations
Reports have surfaced saying that vaccines are capable in reducing the severity of Covid-19 with Bloomberg comparing the United Kingdom and Indonesia which recorded around 50,000 cases in a single day.
Despite having similar number of cases, Indonesia has a daily death rate of around 1,000 while the UK only has 50.
The publication noted that vaccination has a big influence in the drastic difference in fatalities, with more than half of the UK population (55%) already vaccinated while in Indonesia, only 6% of their population have been given the jab.
Walk-ins for those living in Klang Valley
Meanwhile, the Health Ministry tweeted that starting 1 August, walk-ins vaccinations will be available for those living in Klang Valley who have not yet received a jab.
In the same tweet, the Ministry also mentioned that they will reveal the list of locations soon.
Mereka yang tinggal di Lembah Klang yang belum mendapat janji temu selepas 1 Ogos, dibenarkan untuk walk in di PPV. Senarai PPV yang menerima walk in akan diumumkan nanti.— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) July 23, 2021

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Ramadhan Bazaars Are No Longer Allowed To Operate In Selangor Starting 8 May

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Starting 8 May, all Ramadhan bazaars in Selangor will not be allowed to operate, based on an announcement made by the Chief Minister, Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari.

In the press conference today, he said that although the Federal government has announced that it is allowed, the state government would still continue with the ban.
READ MORE: MCO For Six Districts In Selangor From 6 To 17 May
We have reached the decision that Ramadhan bazaars will not be allowed to operate starting Saturday, this is to allow bazaar and stall owners to clear up their stock. Considering that they have been operating for 25 days come Friday, so it’s not cruel for us to order them to stop their operations.Selangor Chief Minister Datuk Seri Amirudin Shari
Meanwhile, Hari Raya bazaars and night markets are still allowed to operate throughout the Movement Control Order (MCO) period but they are only allowed to open until 10 pm and are subject to conditions set by the state government.
Amirudin said among the conditions set for these markets include:
Limiting amount of people according to the size of the premiseUsing a numbering system to know how many people are in the premise at one time.Entry ban for children under the age of 12
As for dine-ins, the Selangor CM said that it is not allowed but eateries, shops and petrol stations can now operate from 6 am to 12 am.
Read More: Schools In Selangor Ordered To Closed Tomorrow Because Covid-19

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Starbucks Introduces Mooncake Tiffin Carrier Set With Bold New Flavours

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The Mid-Autumn Festival is nearly upon us, falling on the 1st of October this year. With the new normal of social distancing, many families are looking to celebrate with special occasion with mooncakes and good cheer, even if they can’t do it together.

This year’s exclusive mooncake set from Starbucks features four bold flavours housed in a beautiful traditionally-inspired Starbucks Mooncake Tiffin Carrier, fashioned after the ‘porcelain tingkat’ carriers used by local Peranakan communities.
The mooncakes are not traditional by any means, but it promises to delight everyone, young and old.
This year, they have included new flavours such as the chocolate lava mooncake and mocha lava mooncake.
The mocha lava, chocolate lava, green tea key lime, and tiramisu mooncake.(Credit: Starbucks Malaysia)
Returning favourites include flavours such as tiramisu mooncake and green tea key lime mooncake.
The mooncake and tiffin set are already available for purchase at RM138 in all Starbucks stores, together with all their new tumbler designs for the Mid-Autumn festival that features adorable white bunnies and the full moon.

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Covid-19 Vaccine For Kids Starts On 3 Feb, Parents Can Book Appointments In MySJ

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The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Kids (PICKids) for children aged between 5 and 11 will start on 3 February soon.

This news might be a relief to many parents seeing that the Omicron wave has arrived in Malaysia.
READ MORE: Omicron Wave Is Here, But High Vax Rates Might Help Reduce Its Severity, Says KJ
The Health Ministry (KKM) will be receiving the first batch of vaccines for children tomorrow (28 January 2022).
According to KKM, the Pfizer-BioNtech Covid-19 vaccine has been approved for use in children.
pic.twitter.com/Dg5Xfdt0j9— Dr. Noor Azmi Ghazali🇲🇾 (@DrNoorAzmi) January 27, 2022
Children with comorbidities and who are at high risk for severe Covid-19 infections will be prioritised and they’ll receive their vaccine doses at hospitals in the Klang Valley.
The children without any comorbidities will receive their vaccine doses at vaccination centres (PPVs).
Those with a history of severe allergies or anaphylaxis against medicines, food, or unknown ingredients aren’t eligible for the vaccination.
The vaccines will soon be given in schools in collaboration with the Education Ministry (KPM) and also at off-site vaccination centres, private clinics and through outreach programmes at a later date.
Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali said the ministry had conducted studies and proved that the Pfizer vaccine is safe for children to use.
We estimate around four million children aged five to 12 qualify to receive this vaccine and I want to emphasise that it is safe as proven by studies published on January 20, 2022 by the Paediatric College, Academy of Medicine Malaysia.Deputy Health Minister Datuk Dr Noor Azmi Ghazali
How to make an appointment?
To get an appointment, parents can register their children as dependents under the MySejahtera app.
An app update will be uploaded on the Playstore today.
Upon registering, parents should receive a link for them to make an appointment for their child.

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Teenagers In Klang Valley And Labuan To Be Vaccinated Soon, Says KJ

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The Health Ministry plans to administer vaccinations to teenagers in Klang Valley and Labuan after kickstarting the inoculation for adolescents in Sarawak.

Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said on Twitter that the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV) has given the greenlight for teens to receive their vaccines.
Sarawak will begin today starting with 16 to 17 year olds and 12 to 15 year olds who are at risk or with chronic medical conditions. Labuan and Klang Valley will follow shortly. We will be giving the Pfizer vax.Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin via Twitter
Bernama reported that some 76,400 teenagers in Sarawak will be given the vaccine jabs today.
The @JKJAVMY has green lit the commencement of adolescent COVID-19 vaccination. Sarawak will begin today starting with 16-17 year olds and 12-15 yo who are at high risk (w/ chronic medical conditions). Labuan & Klang Valley will follow shortly. We will be giving the Pfizer vax.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) September 7, 2021

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Health Minister Slams Anti-Vaxxers For Ignoring Real World Data

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Envious of the freedoms and perks of those who believe in science and have taken the vaccine, it seems that anti-vaxxers would rather break the law, make false claims, and be a prick rather than taking one in the arm.

At the same time these anti-vaxxers are holding the country back from recovery and have a higher chance of being hospitalised.
In response, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin recently gave anti vaxxers a reality check by pointing out real world data from the ministry’s studies that shows vaccination reduced transmission risks by between 86 and 90%.
The study also shows that vaccination reduces symptomatic infections by between 84 and 88%, reduces risk of being admitted to the ICU by between 82 and 84%, and reduces risk of death due to Covid-19 by between 87 and 88%.
But the most potent argument against antivax people is: if you don’t get vaccinated, the chances of you being hospitalised is higher. When that happens, @KKMPutrajaya frontliners have to look after you & healthcare capacity is strained. You don’t live in a bubble.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) October 5, 2021
You don’t live in a bubbleHealth Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
Recently the government has announced that interstate and international travel is possible once the vaccination rate hits 90%READ MORE: Interstate Travel Possible Once Vaccination Rate Hits 90%, More Businesses Allowed To Reopen, Says PM
READ MORE: International Travel Allowed Once 90% Of Adults Are Vaccinated Perhaps In December
Khairy also said that the government will only decide on allowing private social gatherings based on how Malaysians behave once interstate travel is allowed.
READ MORE: Khairy Wants To See Interstate Travel Go Well Before Allowing Social Events
Currently 88% or 20,603,249 of adults in Malaysia are fully vaccinated. 6.4% or 1,495,515 are partially vaccinated, and 6.5% or 1,310,836 are unvaccinated, according to the statistics from the Ministry of Health

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Who knew comments on Lazada would get so nasty?

Sick of seeing perverts in action, Twitter user @UncleJambang14  compiled and shared all the ridiculous comments from reviews on Lazada.

He did it with a noble intention of reporting this issue so that Lazada takes some action.
The comments were so ridiculous, that there were some saying, “jom kawen” which was basically a marriage proposal.

(Pic Credit: Twitter)

Others were asking for WeChat IDs of the reviewers.

 (Pic Credit: Twitter)

In @UncleJambang14‘s tweet, he compiled all these indecent comments on Lazada, questioned the motives of these weird users and subsequently tagged Lazada as a part of complaint.

Apa benda la nak jadi ni, orang beli barang dari @LazadaMY and depa bagi review supaya membantu orang lain nak beli, tapi pakat dok pi komen yg bukan2 ni kenapa? Mohon lazada dpt la settle isu ni, buat la banned komen ka, filter ka xkisah la apa pon, tinggai komen murni ja. pic.twitter.com/SeyJipEACa
â€” â—¢ â—¤UncleJambangAnda (@UncleJambang14) May 24, 2019

His following tweet on the same thread, had even more nastier obscene tweets.

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â€” â—¢ â—¤UncleJambangAnda (@UncleJambang14) May 24, 2019

Twitterjaya is upset and offended by these types of comments.
As @FarahAkhrdn comments on how disgusted she is and how she has seen so many similar filthy comments on Lazada reviews.

Jijik lah perangai macam ni. Yes, mmg dkt lazada bersepah review komen macam ni kalau tgk dkt feed 😭 https://t.co/hedWLQ1je4
â€” Nur Farah Amirah (@FarahAkhrdn) May 27, 2019

Like really upset…
Some are even labeling these men as a stupid and shameful bunch.

Segment Pakcik2 Miang. Bodoh betul, buat malu je sial. Tua2 tak mati lagi jadi camni ah https://t.co/eEQmwzyG86
â€” mal (@_akmlzim) May 27, 2019

Stewpid🙄 https://t.co/7s9IhMjJfF
â€” Timah Fatimah (@mir_nrnmrh) May 26, 2019

disgusting DISGUSTING https://t.co/3JD8DwSriL
â€” ÉªÊ€á´€ (@jacksseunn) May 26, 2019

They are probably a third class mentality, typically toxic who don’t even know which one is advertising and promoting the certain products. These kind of mentality can get away out of my life. as I’ve said I don’t wanna associate with “sampah” pervert.
â€” ZARIL_NYC 🌺 (@Zarill955) May 26, 2019

Whilst some are just so ashamed by these peopleâ€™s behaviour.

Haaa tula tu haih memalukan
â€” Stoking (@syikinefron) May 25, 2019

So Twitterjaya started tagging Lazada in their Tweets as well…

Lazada must disallow comments on the reviews posted by the buyers.
â€” Panda🍓🐼 (@ajidddddd) May 25, 2019

Lazada should only allow the sellers to comment on their customers feedback and that they can only leave a comment if they bought the items. Fucking hell. Itâ€™s disgusting.
â€” Eat Me Hannibal (@aidan_nuttyroar) May 24, 2019

And Lazada actually apologised!
In their replies, not only did they apologise, but they said that they will take measures so that these disgusting comments don’t happen again.

Kami ingin mengambil peluang ini untuk memohon maaf dan kami telah mengambil beberapa langkah untuk memastikan kesilapan ini tidak akan berulang lagi pada masa hadapan.
Amy
â€” Lazada Malaysia (@LazadaMY) May 25, 2019

Not once, but a few times on Twitter.

Kami ingin mengambil peluang ini untuk memohon maaf dan berasa kesal atas sebarang kesulitan yang telah anda alami. Kami telah mengambil beberapa langkah untuk memastikan kesilapan ini tidak akan berulang lagi pada masa hadapan.
Sarah
â€” Lazada Malaysia (@LazadaMY) May 26, 2019

That’s why you should always be careful with what you post online guys. You just don’t know what kind of creeps there are out there.

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Maybe they should just be prescribed with these.

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â€” didi (@adibaarif) May 26, 2019


WARNING: Mercury found in 7 cosmetic products by MOH

Attention girls (and guys)! Thereâ€™s another list of dangerous cosmetic products released by the Health Ministry!
This time, these products have;
Mercury!
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Today (August 6), Health director-general Datuk Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah announced 7 cosmetic products detected by the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) that were found containing mercury.

Kenyataan Akhbar KPK 6 Ogos 2019 â€“ Produk-Produk Kosmetik Yang Dikesan Mengandungi Racun Berjadual
Bahagian Regulatori Farmasi Negara (NPRA),… https://t.co/Pt9cVMR7He
— Noor Hisham Abdullah (@DGHisham) August 6, 2019

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Whatâ€™s so dangerous about Mercury?
According to Dr. Hisham, the mercury in these products can seep into your skin and lead to kidney and nerve damage.
Upon initial contact with the skin, mercury causes rashes and irritation.
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Children coming into contact with mercury-containing products can have stunted growth.
If used by expecting mothers, their unborn babies can be affected by these mercury tainted products.

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What were the products again?
1. Dnars Golden Cream

(Pic Credit: Shopee)

2. Fjura- Face Polish Treatment

  (Pic Credit: kpkesihatan)

3. Glow Glowing N Glowing

   (Pic Credit: kpkesihatan)

4. Apple Diamond Day Loose

 (Pic Credit: kpkesihatan)

5. 3rd Series Yanko Fade Out Cream Day Cream

 (Pic Credit: kpkesihatan)

6. 5th Series Yanko Fade Out Cream Day Cream

 (Pic Credit: kpkesihatan)

7. 7th Yanko Series Whitening Cream Day

 (Pic Credit: kpkesihatan)

Isn’t there some legal action to stop this?
Currently, under the Sale of Drugs Act 1952, Regulation 7(1)(a) of Control of Drugs and Cosmetics Regulations 1984;

An individual found guilty selling or distributing said products can be fined a maximum RM25,000 or 3 years jail, or both for the first offense.

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Whereas for companies found guilty, the penalty is heftier.

Companies found guilty for the first time will be fined a maximum of RM50,000 or 5 years jail or both.
While companies repeating these offenses can be fined up to RM100,000.

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If you do have been using any of these products and are experiencing any skin irritation or discomfort, please do go visit your local GP.
Besides, you can always check your product up at the National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency website.
Because this isn’t the first time cosmetic products have been found dangerous to consumers.

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Police Report Lodged Against TRP Over Story On “Spanish Fly” Gaffe By Health Minister

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A police report has been lodged against The Rakyat Post for allegedly slandering Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba in the article titled #SpanishFly Trends As Health Minister Adham Baba Makes Oopsie At Press Conference.

READ MORE: #SpanishFly Trends As Health Minister Adham Baba Makes Oopsie At Press Conference
It was shared to TRP on Twitter along with a picture of the report that alleges that a 44-year-old lawyer lodged the report after being requested to do so by the Health Minister.
In the same WhatsApp message, the YB Health Minister has instructed to lodge a report on The Rakyat Post for publishing the article on 12 July where at the end of the story, the publication were being cynical in their statement saying We’re pretty sure this aphrodisiac was most definitely not what Adham Baba had in mind when he mentioned Spanish Fly in the context of Covid-19. In any case, the crushed beetles never killed over 20 million people.
To find out more about the report, the company sent over a staff member to the Precinct 11 police station to ask about the situation and it was confirmed that there was a report lodged recently.
Although the police were friendly and accommodating, they declined the request to produce a copy or reveal where it was lodged.
Besides The Rakyat Post, several Twitter accounts were also mentioned in the police report as well.
The News Desk.The Editor.Get ready with some “HOT” water when PDRM starts the investigation. pic.twitter.com/0U012anl6O— Peoples Power (@PeoplesPower8) July 12, 2021

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PERKESO Responds To Viral Claim, Says Appeal Underway

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Recently an individual from Melaka took to Twitter to voice his grievances in getting reparations from PERKESO after getting involved in a road accident last year.

READ MORE: Local Man’s Disability Benefits Rejected By PERKESO After Getting Into Road Accident
In a response to the post which has since gone viral, the Social Security Organisation (PERKESO) told The Rakyat Post that their investigation which was done after receiving a notice of the accident from Muhammad Hazreeq Abu Hassan’s employer on 28 September 2022, found that there was a personal detour involved.
He was involved in a road accident while on the way from his workplace after finishing work and had made a detour for personal reasons before returning home.PERKESO
PERKESO added investigations found that the case was not a Work Related Disaster (BbK) based on Muhammad Hazreeq’s statement, police reports, as well as employer’s information, in line with Section 24(2) of the Employees’ Social Security Act 1969 (Act 4).
Muhammad Hazreeq filed an appeal and PERKESO informed that its headquarters is currently reviewing his case based on additional information received from the Melaka PERKESO office, where the first claim was filed.
The office of PERKESO’s chief executive will make a final decision after the review is completed soon.PERKESO
PERKESO’s Melaka representative had also visited Muhammad Hazreeq at his house in Taman Satu Krubong, Melaka yesterday.
Muhammad Hazreeq is also invited to join PERKESO’s return to work (RTW) programme where he can undergo comprehensive physiotherapy so he can work again.PERKESO

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It’s REAL! KFC Reveals Gaming Console System That Also Keeps Your Chicken Warm

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Move over, Sony, Microsoft and Nintendo, because the colonel is coming to conquer the gaming market with the official KFC gaming console.
The “finger-lickin’ good” fast-food franchise recently unveiled its project with Taiwanese computer hardware manufacturer, Cooler Master, for a tasty new gaming console which promises to run 4K visuals at 240FPS with ray tracing and topped with the colonel’s classic 11 herbs and spices.
See it for yourself. Find out more about the new #KFConsole @CoolerMaster: https://t.co/omZWuIhBG8 pic.twitter.com/6n5panSJIs— KFC Gaming (@kfcgaming) December 22, 2020
Dubbed the KFConsole, the system is hilariously envisioned by netizens to be the flavorsome future of the gaming world.
Please tell us you’ll be making a game version of “A Recipe for Seduction.”— Xbox (@Xbox) December 22, 2020
where does the gravy go— Graeme Boyd (@AceyBongos) December 22, 2020
Finger-lickin’ gaming
Though most of the gaming community thought that the idea of the device was nothing but a gag, a representative from Intel computers came to confirm that the KFConsole was in fact real and comes complete with its own “chicken warmer”.
Yes it’s real. Yes, it’s powered by Intel. And yes, it has a chicken warmer. 😅 #KFConsole #IntelGaming pic.twitter.com/WniXumUZZ2— Mark Walton (@markalexwalton) December 22, 2020
The built-in Chicken Chamber is said to utilize the game console’s own naturally generated heat to keep your pre-cooked chicken toasty while you venture off on your digital exploits.
According to the Cool Master website, the system is built on its custom NC100 chassis and is supported by an Intel Nuc 9 compact computer system and even a swappable GPU slot.
Specifications for the KFConsole on the Cool Master website.(Cool Master)
Check out the KFConsole’s official launch trailer on YouTube.

This is not the first time that the colonel had tried to crossover into the gaming industry. Did you know that KFC also has its own dating simulation game?
READ MORE: KFC made a Japanese-style dating sim game for all you Sanders-lovers

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This KFC gaming console is real after all, and keeps your chicken warm


#KelantanKindness trending on Twitterjaya

We all know Kelantan as that east-coast state, bordering Thailand that just loveeeeeeeees their budu (fermented seafood in a bottle), who are sometimes labelled ‘clannish’ and have their own ‘language’ other Malaysians have difficulty understanding.

(Pic Credit: blogspot)

So one Twitter user @AdDien90 decided to spark some positivity on Twitterjaya towards the Kelantanese kind by creating the hashtag #KelantanKindness.
Well, it has been steadily trending all over Twitterjaya for about 24 hours now.

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Selalu tengok orang sebarkan kebencian seluruh negeri Kelantan kalau ada kes jenayah or isu viral. Tak baik & tak adil lah pukul rata macam tu. Saya percaya ramai kawan-kawan kelantan yang baik. Reply tweet ni dan kongsikan pengalaman baik mereka #KelantanKindness 🥰💛
â€” Ad-Dien (@AdDien90) July 22, 2019

Always see people spreading hate towards Kelantanese, especially if there is any crime or viral issues. Itâ€™s not nice and not fair la like that. I believe a lot of Kelantanese are good people. Reply this tweet and share you experience with any Kelantanese #KelantanKindness.

The hashtag #KelantanKindness OFFICIALLY started trending as early as 6 hours after the first tweet.

Trending tuuu ustaz 😂😂😂😂 pic.twitter.com/qngapAom5c
â€” Odah🍂 (@nurmawaddah_98) July 22, 2019

(Pic Credit: makeameme)

Idk about others but sepanjang 21 hidup ni I’ve met with many good people from kelantan. I even grew up with some of them and i can see they are very kind. Stop this stupid racist thingy as if negeri kau tu takdek yg toxic suci baik je semuaaa #KelantanKindness
â€” A. (@naisyahfarhanaa) July 23, 2019

My bestie is kelantanese. She was with me when i was hospitalised. She protects me from anyone who hurts me. She protects me from the men who messed with me. She cares about my health. She brought me to her home when i needed an escape. #KelantanKindness https://t.co/MHgP5jNWWi
â€” yah (@aliyeos_) July 23, 2019

I have cousins who are kelantanese not only are they pretty as heck but they are sooooooo pemurah. My dad is a kelantanese. He usually nags at me bila I asked for money tapi bila bank in tiba2 kasi lebih eh- #KelantanKindness
â€” Afrina. (@AfifahAfrina00) July 23, 2019

Many are supporting his move too.

Keep doing it….to change our minded about Kelantan and Kelantanese…😍#KelantanKindness pic.twitter.com/jQ6eqeA3e7
â€” Syahira Idris (@syahira_idris) July 23, 2019

kill them with kindness #trending👏🏻#KelantanKindness pic.twitter.com/VBKHKhPeoy
â€” 10(ten) (@nitafhzs) July 23, 2019

It is so popular that even the UNICEF representative Malaysia, Marianne Clark used the hashtag too!

#Kindness doesnâ€™t cost us anything but itâ€™s contagious and has the power to build happier, healthier societies. Being kind to each other sets the example for children and young people. Letâ€™s make #KelantanKindness #MalaysiaKindness https://t.co/eI5JMLxhOJ
â€” Marianne Clark (@mclarkhattingh) July 23, 2019

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FYI to put in context the misery faced by the Kelantanese clan, @AdDien90 shared a Direct Message (DM) he received.

This confession… Break my heart so much… #KelantanKindness 😢😔💔 pic.twitter.com/UWqCYVO9wi
â€” Ad-Dien (@AdDien90) July 23, 2019

In the DM, it was shared how s/he was once so depressed just being Kelantanese because of all the discrimination s/he had to face from colleagues and friends.
It was also disclosed s/he had to even leave social media because s/he couldn’t stand the discrimination.
S/he ended her DM with a thank you and prayed for @AdDien90‘s health and happiness.

#KelantanKindness kinda reminds me of this idiom.
Just bcs some people from the same state did that, satu negeri kena tempelak. No it is wrong. Hate the sins not the sinner.
Keep calm and educate yourself ok ✨
Jangan kerana…. pic.twitter.com/n8nT25JdJs
â€” ✨ (@nxjwxzmi) July 23, 2019

Truly positivity is something that you can easily catch, as intended by @AdDien90.

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Mob goes crazy at grand opening of Japanese bundle store in Setapak

A 2-minute clip uploaded to Facebook last week showed a huge crowd jostling at the grand opening of a Jalan Jalan Japan store in Setapak.

The crowd rushed in even before the shutters fully opened, in a situation eerily similar to mobs at Uniqlo when the Kaws collection was released.

I don’t understand… What’s there to buy?Picture credit: Facebook

While it’s somewhat understandable to mob for highly anticipated designer items, Jalan Jalan Japan is a store selling pre-loved second-hand items… from Japan.
Although the Japanese are very well known for keeping tidy and cute items, the fact of the matter is that the store stocks used goods and occasionally, very used goods.
As usual, netizens chimed in with their funny observations.

Usually it’s just the girls who do this, but I see a lot of guys too, what does this place sell?

Erm, are they only open for 2 hours? I thought only women would scramble like this for a sale…

Still, many netizens shared their love and support for the second-hand store.

Ade satu kedai ni. JJJ (jalan jalan jepun) dia jual bundle semua benda dari jepun. Bukan baju je. Sebelum pegi jepun try la dulu pegi sini. Boleh beli baju sejuk sekali untuk Jepun nanti. 😂
â€” faiqah chip (@faiqahchip) June 12, 2019

They claim that the store stocks all kinds of goods from Japan, not just clothing.

First time going to Jalan Jalan Jepun. They got a lot of beautiful heels sumpah rasa nak beli!!!!!!  😌 pic.twitter.com/mGPk8NjT6j
â€” Ù†ÙˆØ± (@Noreenzulkiflee) May 18, 2019

It seems that a lot of people certainly love Jalan Jalan Japan, since the store at M3 Mall in Gombak is the 4th branch to open in Malaysia.


“Tell My Son I’ve Passed Away” Single Mum Leaves Instructions For Doctor

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It’s scary to deal with burial preparations when a family member dies especially if you’ve never done it before.

The preparations can be a little easier if there are other family members, relatives or kind neighbours around to help.
Unfortunately for this poor boy, his late mother had to leave instructions for the doctor when it was nearly time for her to go.
The woman scribbled a note telling the doctor in charge that day to help shroud her body with cloth in the event she passed away.
This is because she has no other family members left except for her disabled son named Imran, who’s mute.
Surat terakhir seorang ibu ❤Mohon Sedekahkan Doa kepada Arwah yg telah meninggal dunia dlm rumah yg ditemani anaknya yg OKU. Allahuakbar.Moga Arwah berada dikalangan hamba yang disayangai Allah SWT pic.twitter.com/Kl4b83oiFF— TikTok Berguna (@TikTokBerguna) December 1, 2021
She requested the doctor not to cover her face so that her son can see her for the last time and to tell Imran that his mother had passed away.
The thoughtful woman also left the phone numbers of several people for the doctor to call and inform them of her passing.
Netizens felt sorry for the family and pointed out the mother’s immense love for her son until her last breath.
They also sent prayers and well wishes for the deceased and her only child.
Kasih sayang seorang ibu. Walau ajal hampir tiba, masih lagi ingatkan anaknya. Al Fatihah.— Idderes MH 🍭 (@IdderesMh) December 1, 2021
Kasih sayang ibu tiada pernah habis tiada penghujung. Alfatihah.— kiyutbij (@kiyutbij) December 2, 2021
Kasih ibu hingga ke Syurga.Semoga roh ibunda Imran dicucuri rahmat, peroleh syafaat Nabi Muhammad SAW. Allahummafirlaha warhamha wafiwafu'anha— JBOutlet (@woodlands23) December 2, 2021
😭😭😭😭 innalillahi wainna ilaihi rajiun.Semoga arwah ditempatkan di kalangan orang² yang yg beriman. Berikanlah syurga padanya.— الرنچاک رانچاک بردوسا (@01hakunamatataX) December 2, 2021
May her soul rest in peace, and may God give strength to her son to accept it and to continue his life ahead.— ramesh (@shamer9977) December 2, 2021

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Westlife Concert Hits KL In 2023, Tickets Start From RM294

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Are you guys ready for this? Pop sensation of the early 2000s Westlife will be serenading Malaysians come February 2023 with a 2-day concert!

Westlife The Wild Dreams Tour will feature all their hits which have shaped the early Y2K experience with iconic pop songs such as “Swear It Again”, “Flying Without Wings”, “If I Let You Go”, “Uptown Girl” and “Hello My Love”.

Band members Nicky Byrne, Kian Egan, Shane Filan, and Mark Feehily will take you on a nostalgic trip to when times were simpler and everyone had boy band posters on their bedroom walls.
Ticket prices begin at RM294 for the category 5 seats, all the way to RM884 for VIP seats.
Pick your ticket selections.(Credit: Trumpet International)
They will have 1 offline pre-sale on 10 October, starting at 11am at Lalaport BBCC, which will allow you to grab tickets early. Online tickets will start a day later on 11 October at 11am.
For more information, head over to the organizer’s Trumpet International Facebook or Instagram.

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Doctor Warns Parents To Watch Their Kids Closely After Removing 50 Sen Coin From A 7YO Child

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It’s good to encourage curiosity in young children. However, they must still be supervised by adults at all times to prevent accidents.

An ENT doctor named Dr Mohd Shaiful recently advised parents to keep a close eye on their children especially if there are small objects around.
A 7-year-old child was brought into the emergency room because they accidentally swallowed a 50 cent coin.
The first thing Dr Mohd Saiful was worried about was whether the coin was stuck in the respiratory airway.
Fortunately, the x-ray done by the medical officer showed that the coin was lodged in the oesophagus instead.
If it was stuck in the airway, it could be dangerous for the child because he might not be able to breathe and that could lead to death.
JIKA SILAP MASUK SALURAN, BOLEH MEMBAWA MAUT!!!Ini cerita OnCall di malam tadi. seminggu sebelum menjelang RAMADAN.Ikuti bebenang ini 👇 pic.twitter.com/8hhHzhLwKh— Dr Mohd Shaiful Nizam | Epul | (@Dr_Shaiful) March 27, 2022
After putting the child under general anaesthesia, Dr Mohd Shaiful managed to extract the coin from the oesophagus of the child without any complications.
He said that it was the biggest coin value he has removed from young children. Previously, he had to remove 10 and 20 cent coins from other children.
Alhamdulillah. Duit syiling 50sen berjaya dikeluarkan. UNTUK REKOD, INI ADALAH NILAI SYILING TERBESAR BUAT SAYA SELAMA MENGELUARKAN DUIT SYILING PESAKIT SEBELUM2 INI.(Kebanyakan sebelum ini adalah nilai 10 sen & 20 sen) pic.twitter.com/9A2tXupkfI— Dr Mohd Shaiful Nizam | Epul | (@Dr_Shaiful) March 27, 2022
Advice for parents
Due to these recurring incidents, he has a few pieces of advice for parents:
Avoid giving small toys to children that are prone to putting items into their mouths.Don’t teach children magic tricks, especially tricks concerning disappearing items in the mouth.Avoid joking around when there are items in the children’s mouths.
If the child accidentally swallowed a foreign object, take them to the hospital immediately. Some of the choking signs are sudden vomiting or the child reaching into their mouth with their hand.
It happens more often than we think
A netizen noted that it was, fortunately, a new 50 cent coin because the old coin was larger in size.
nasib baik 50sen baru kalau yang lama aduhai beso— Aiiman Makruf (@aimanmakruf) March 28, 2022
Based on several comments, it seems like it happens to children more often than we think with several parents sharing what they went through.
Fortunately, their children were safe and the foreign objects were able to be removed fairly easily (and naturally).
Hari tu anak sy umur 3 thn trtelan mainan kecik (plastik). Sy perhatikan mainan tu terus masuk saluran pemakanan n dia xde tunjuk tanda2 tercekik jadi sy biarkan je n lepas 2 hari mainan tu keluar bersama 💩 😂😂— cahaya (@Nurhafi25887429) March 28, 2022
Ank sy tertelan 10sen. Waktu tu pkp mmg susah parents nk masuk. Memandangkn wktu tu sy sarat mgandung n ank sulong pn xde yg jga. Sy call biras sy doc tnya pndapat mcm mana. Dia ckp bg mkn byk2 nti njis kuar tgk ada x duit tu. Malam esokkn tu alhmdulillah kluar jgak syiling tu 🤲🏻— Miss HoneyDew (@mashimasitah) March 28, 2022
However, one of the parents had a close call and their experience showed that it was important to watch the child closely.
Her husband noticed their child inserting a foreign object into their mouth and he quickly dug it out. The parents had no idea where their child found the 20 cent coin in the car.
paling takut kalau jadi dekat anak. tapi haritu hampir hampir anak nak telan duit 20sen, nasib husband nampak dia macam masukkan something dalam mulut, terus korek mulut dia 😂 time tu dalam kereta, ntah macam mana dia jumpa syiling tu taktahu laaa— queen.4sha_ 👑 (@ashaladin_) March 29, 2022
Hopefully, all of the stories shared by parents will remind other parents that they can never be too careful and they should heed Dr Mohd Shaiful’s advice.

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5 Major Roads To Close In 2020 So KL Can Be More Pedestrian-Friendly

In the future, there will be fewer cars in Malaysiaâ€™s capital as Kuala Lumpur aims to reduce the number of personal vehicles and pedestrianise more roads. By 2025, the city centre plans to close at least 10 roads; at least 5 of them by the end of this year.
Following the footsteps of other countries, Kuala Lumpur also aims to reduce the carbon footprint by limiting the number of cars on the roads.
Some of the roads mentioned by Kuala Lumpur Mayor Datuk Nor Hisham Ahmad Dahlan include Jalan Raja until the Leboh Pasar Besar intersection, and Jalan Tuanku Abdul Rahman (TAR).
Why does Kuala Lumpur want to make more pedestrian-friendly roads?
Burgeoning traffic problems
One of the reasons why Kuala Lumpur is striving to keep more cars off the road is due to the number of personal vehicles entering the city.
Hisham said Kuala Lumpur has a daytime population of 3 million and people with between 1 million and 3 million cars making multiple trips on city roads. However, the number of vehicles is growing.
The gridlock in the past, he mentioned, discouraged weekend shoppers who come into the city and this has ultimately affected traders and their businesses.
Another issue caused by traffic is carbon emissions. Kuala Lumpur aspires to become a low carbon city in 2030 and cut down emissions by 20% in 2022.
This isn’t the first time that Kuala Lumpur has closed down roads for pedestrians as the city has implemented car-free mornings since 2014.

More studies need to be conducted
Although the move has been lauded for Kuala Lumpur’s commitment to achieving low carbon emissions and making more room for pedestrians, experts point out that the city should first clear the underlying issues before implementing it.
Traffic engineering specialist Dr Law Teik Hua told NST that authorities must take into account pedestrian traffic and any plans to convert the roads into pedestrian zones must be done with proper consultation.
This includes studies with regards to traffic volume and environmental impact assessments.
Picture Credit: Bernama
Is it a good thing?
In short, yes.
The idea of pedestrianising vehicular roadways isn’t relatively new as many countries have been implementing the idea in varying degrees.
In Europe – the most urbanised continent in the world, there are a number of cities which have car-free roads but the poster child for the EU has to be Copenhagen’s main street, StrÃ¸get, which was pedestrianised in 1962.
Initially, locals were sceptical and critical of the move but now the city of Copenhagen has over 96 000 square metres (of which 33% is street and 67% city squares) of car-free space.
Picture Credit:  European Commission Directorate-General for the Environment
It’s reported that activities connected with stopping and staying are almost four times greater than in 1968 when it first started.
Pedestrians even flock the streets to enjoy outdoor social and cultural activities during the summer and winter months including festivals and even outdoor ice skating.
In the city centre, 80% of all journeys are made on foot and 14 % by bicycle, but most importantly the congestion has reduced as well in the city.
A bit closer to home is neighbouring Singapore which has more than 10 streets closed at varying times during the week, with some being pedestrianised on the weekend.
Picture Credit: Urban Redevelopment Authority
As a result, these walkways are now the new attractions for locals and tourists alike who enjoy the nightlife in the island country with festivals that can attract thousands.
Even businesses prospered as some have reported to have 15%-20% more customers compared to when the road is accessible by car.

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 KL pedestrian zones: 'Resolve issues first'
Reclaiming city streets for people Chaos or quality of life?
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Gigabash, A Game By A Malaysian Studio Gets Its Debut During E3 2021

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A video game created by a Malaysian developer has been featured in this year’s E3, one of the largest gaming expos in the world.

Gigabash, an arena brawler made by Malaysian indie developer Passion Republic Games, will have players controling giant monsters or kaiju in an arena and slugging it out against three other opponents.
Set to be released some time this year, the game will be available on PlayStation 4 and PC.
Credit: Passion Republic Games
Kaiju arena brawler
Gigabash has a top-down view and a cute art-style with destructible environments and unique arena mechanics. Players can interact and use these different layouts to their advantage.
You can flatten buildings, pick up and throw huge ships like an angry toddler and even become an even larger monster to assert dominance over your adversaries.
The game allows up to four players on screen to control their monster which has their own set of abilities, and judging from the E3 debut trailer, this game looks pretty chaotic – but in a good way.
Here’s the trailer for the game:

Malaysians doing great things
Malaysians have been involved with the development of video games for a very long time with international developers hiring local talents to work on their titles.
Even gaming giant Sony has opened up a Malaysian studio to help their development teams to create games.
Passion Republic Games is just one of the indie studios we have right here in our country. Among the others are Metronomik who’ve released No Straight Roads last year.

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Blurry Bat-Signal Above Sunway Pyramid Disappoint Excited Fans

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In case you didn’t know, Sunway Pyramid lit up the bat signal above the mall to celebrate the release of The Batman movie that’s showing on 3 March.

TikTok user Zoe (@zoewiththecurlyhair), whose company Revival Productions was hired to execute the project, uploaded a video to show behind-the-scenes.
In order to make the Bat-Signal more visible in the dark sky, they used artificial cloud machines and high powered laser beams.
  @zoewiththecurlyhair so my company (revival productions) was hired to project the bat signal! it was a dream come true 😍 #thebatman #batsignal #sunwaypyramid ♬ Calm LoFi song(882353) – S_R
Some people couldn’t see it
Unfortunately, some excited fans didn’t get to see the Bat-Signal and claimed all they saw was just blurry lights in the sky.

Some said the Bat-Signal was projected onto Sunway Pyramid’s Lion head instead of being projected in the sky.
To this, Zoe explained that it could have been the time when the team was waiting for the artificial clouds to kick in.
Another person waited for two hours from 7pm and saw nothing. They only saw it when they decided to have dinner in the mall so they advised others to go a bit later to catch the signal.
Zoe admitted that the Bat-Signal couldn’t be seen from certain angles. Some people have reported that they could see the Bat-Signal from a nearby Caltex station.

Despite the minor hiccups, those who got to see the Bat-Signal said it was like Gotham city coming to life.

Second chance to catch the signal
If you’ve missed the chance to spot the Bat-Signal at Sunway Pyramid, you might have another chance to catch it at Berjaya Times Square.
The Bat-Signal at Berjaya Times Square will be switched on tonight (4 March) until 11.30pm.
For the best vantage point, Zoe recommends watching from the Swiss-Garden Residences as shown in her other video.
  @zoewiththecurlyhair Reply to @zack292_ ♬ Calm LoFi song(882353) – S_R
Good luck to all the people who want to spot the Bat-Signal in action tonight!

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You Can Take A Video Of Your Vaccination Process, Says KJ

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Vaccine recipients are allowed to record their vaccination process as evidence that they’ve received the jab, according to Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

Go and film yourselves and take a video of your vaccination, so that you have hard proof and we also have hard proof that you’ve received the proper dosage for your vaccination.Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
He also said that the current practice of health officials showing the syringe with the vaccine dose before administering the jab to the recipient will continue.
Penerima vaksin boleh merakam pengalaman vaksinasi mereka di PPV. pic.twitter.com/GCjtatOqmV— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) July 23, 2021
No links between scam syndicates and empty syringes
In the same press conference, he said that there are no links between empty vaccine shots and vaccine syndicates.
Of those cases that have been reported, empty vaccinations have nothing to do and are not linked to any vaccine selling syndicate.Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin
Siasatan polis mendapati tiada kaitan ‘vaksin kosong’ dengan sindiket penjualan vaksin. pic.twitter.com/iCUh4HpOr5— Vaksin COVID-19 🇲🇾 (@JKJAVMY) July 23, 2021
Not everybody will feel the same thing
He said that multiple police reports have been lodged by Malaysians who didn’t feel any side effects after getting their jab but explained that it depends on the body’s reaction and not every one will experience the same thing.
Khairy mentioned that based on investigations, the health personnel who were responsible for administering the dose said that they’ve completed the inoculation process and the ones who lodge the police report often don’t have any other evidence besides not having any side effects from the vaccine.
He also said that there was only one case involving a health official at the Sungai Petani military camp where the nurse admitted to negligence. Khairy said that the nurse has been issued a warning and will go through a disciplinary process by the Health Ministry.
Suntikan kosong – Tindakan tatatertib akan dikenakan terhadap seorang jururawat di Sungai Petani yang telah mengaku cuai.— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) July 23, 2021

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What Happened At The #Lawan Protest?

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The “Keluar and #Lawan” protest on Sunday (31 July) was the culmination of netizens’ frustrations and dissatisfaction with the Malaysian government.

READ MORE: Operation Black Flag – Netizens Dissatisfied With Government
Hundreds of youths gathered on that warm weekend morning, all clad in black, a colour they chose to represent the protest.
According to a police statement by Kuala Lumpur Police Chief Commissioner Datuk Azmi Abu Kassim, an estimated 450 people gathered at Dataran Masjid Jamek, Kuala Lumpur at around 10:30 am.
KENYATAAN MEDIA KETUA POLIS KUALA LUMPURPerhimpunan Bantahan Terhadap Kerajaan.Sumber: Polis KL pic.twitter.com/Ao5zJivRRH— Polis Diraja M’sia (@PDRMsia) July 31, 2021
The protest was peaceful. Of course, there were some who tried to hijack the message of the gathering by being rude and wild for attention.
However those who were actually there for the cause were carrying very creative signs.
This is a compilation of my favourite placards from today’s protest in KL that I drew based on photos shared on socmed. I can’t list all of you here but credit goes to all of you courageous, spirited & creative youths who were part of the protest.Thank you. #LawanTetapLawan pic.twitter.com/Uy4s3zxXGa— Shazeera Zawawi (@shazyra) July 31, 2021
The gathering, said the police, happened for about 2 hours.
No immediate action was taken apart from barring the protestor’s entry into Dataran Merdeka.
However, the police noted that they will investigate and issue compounds to those who were responsible, citing that the protest is a health risk during the pandemic.
KENYATAAN MEDIA KETUA POLIS NEGARASiasatan Ke Atas Penganjur dan Peserta Perhimpunan “Keluar dan #Lawan“. pic.twitter.com/inz9bDJtyL— Polis Diraja M’sia (@PDRMsia) August 1, 2021
Until 1 August, more than 20 police reports had been lodged against the “Keluar and #Lawan” protest.
As of 12.30pm the same day, 29 individuals have been identified and will be called to complete the investigation.
Inspector-General of Police (IGP) Datuk Seri Acryl Sani Abdullah Sani in a statement added that the police is still in the process of identifying a few more individuals based on video and photos at the protest.
A day before the protest, the police has already arrested a #Lawan activist under the Sedition act.
READ MORE: This #Lawan Activist Got Arrested For A Tweet & Tomorrow They’re Taking To The Streets
Prior to that, the police investigated the drive-thru #Lawan protest that happened on 24 July.
READ MORE: Drive-thru #Lawan Protest With Black Flags Draw Investigations From Police

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TIL IKEA’s Buffet Has Freeflow Meatballs For Just RM30!

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Don’t know what to eat for Iftar or dinner? Well, you can never go wrong with Swedish Meatballs!

Ikea has recently brought back their special buffet dinner!
They are available from 11 April to 29 April 2022, from 6.30 pm to 9.30 pm according to their respective outlets. And it’s only available on the weekdays (Monday-Thursday).
Affordable Buffet
The price for adults is only RM29.90 and for kids RM14.90 (for Damansara, Cheras and Batu Kawan outlets only). The price is lower for their Tebrau outlet (Adults – RM19.90, Kids – RM10.90).

What’s Available?
For the menu, they have their signature FREE FLOW of Swedish meatballs, potatoes, pasta, cupcakes, fruit cocktails and more.
Guys, hari ni makan besar berbuka kat IKEA Cheras!Bufet IKEA dah kembali guys. Makanan local dan meatball, berbaloi-baloi! Harga dah la murah pic.twitter.com/b4GxDBzUum— Travel Jimat (@TravelJimat) April 12, 2022
They also have Malaysian dishes like a selection of kuih muihs, ABCs and more. They have different menus for their Malaysian themed main course every day.
According to a review by @penaberkala, some of the locally-inspired mains include Nasi Kerabu, Ayam Percik and many more to come.
How To Get The Buffet
To go to the buffet, you have to reserve the seats in the restaurant first.
To do that, you would have to buy the tickets only at Ikea Restaurants and the Swedish Food Market. And for that, you would have to queue to get the tickets. Get ready for a whole lot of queuing!
Meatball free flow ye kawan kawan . sila lah makan sampai puas! pic.twitter.com/J7aHUWSrU3— Travel Jimat (@TravelJimat) April 12, 2022
You will also get a RM10 voucher on IKEA goods for every adult ticket you buy (RM5 for the Tebrau outlet).
So, what are you waiting for? It’s not every day that you’ll come across an IKEA buffet. Don’t worry, those meatballs are going to make all the long lines worth waiting.

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Police Might Visit Your Home To Catch Those Who Balik Kampung Without Permission

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As Hari Raya Aidilfitri approaches, nearly 2,500 cars attempting to cross state lines to balik kampung were ordered to turn back by the authorities over the weekend.
To ensure that no one slips past, Bernama reports that PDRM has set up a special task force to detect individuals who travel across state lines without permission.
Inspector-General of Police Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador said that this task force, which includes the Malaysian Armed Forces (ATM), will also carry out surveillance in residential areas and villages across the country.
This means that those who tried to sneak back home just might get a home-visit from unamused policemen, or even the military.
He also mentions that directions have been issued to all State Police Chiefs to take action (monitoring nationwide).
 PDRM has a record of who has permission for interstate travel, and who doesn’t.Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, Inspector-General of Police to Bernama.
Tan Sri Abdul Hamid Bador, Inspector-General of Police.(Credit: Malay Mail)
At the same time, Johor police chief Datuk Ayob Khan Mydin Pitchay reminded the public that permission for interstate travel will only be given for emergency cases.
He revealed that the police received between 1,000 to 1,500 applications for interstate travel daily, and 70% are people who want to balik kampung for Aidilfitri.
Under the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) interstate travel is only permitted with permission from the police.
Senior Minister (Defence) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob earlier warned that the police will issue compounds to those who violate the CMCO.

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Pasukan khas kesan individu rentas negeri tanpa izin
Don't waste time applying for interstate travel - Johor Police


Covid-19: 409 Recoveries Today The Highest Ever

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According to Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, 409 patients have recovered from Covid-19 today, bringing the total number of recovered individuals in the country to 12,014

This is the highest number of recoveries in a single day in Malaysia since the start of the coronavirus pandemic.
However, a total of 589 new cases have been reported today, bringing the cumulative number of cases in the country to 18,129. Of these new cases, 3 were imported, while the other was from local transmission.
Out of the total local transmissions, 586 involved Malaysians while the rest involved non-Malaysians.
A total of 5,419 patients are still actively infected and in need of care.
The majority of cases were identified in Sabah while over 27% of cases were identified within the Klang Valley.
Cases were reported accross 12 states and federal territories in Sabah (340), Selangor (150), Perak (52), Kedah (31), Penang (16), Negeri Sembilan (11), Kuala Lumpur (10), Labuan (6), Sarawak (4), Melaka (2), Kelantan (2), and Putrajaya (1).
Meanwhile, a total of 3 deaths were reported in Tawau, Sandakan and Kota Kinabalu, Sabah, bringing the country’s total fatality count from Covid-19 to 170.
Terkini #COVID19Malaysia 15 Okt 2020Kes sembuh=409Jumlah kes sembuh= 12,014 kesKes positif= 589(kes import=3, kes tempatan=586)Jumlah positif= 18,129 kesKes kematian=3Jumlah kes kematian= 170 kesKes dirawat di ICU= 103 kesBantuan Alat Pernafasan= 31 kes pic.twitter.com/DSm5xntHti— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) October 15, 2020

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