Siput sedut’s escape attempt from cooking pot drives Twitterjaya up the wall

Well, it’s not every day that your food tries to run away from you.

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Apparently, after mindlessly forgetting to close the lid on a fresh bounty of sea snails, one Iron Chef soon discovered that these slimy little critters werenâ€™t planning on becoming delicious anytime soon.

Bila kau beli siput sedut untuk lauk mkn mlm, tapi terlupa tutup bekas…🤦🏻♀ pic.twitter.com/VCVfkdTlLK
â€” Manis (@ohitstranger) July 15, 2019

â€œWhen you bought snails to cook for dinner, but forgot to close the lidâ€¦â€
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Dozens of the escaped cone-victs can be seen sliming up the wall of what appears to be a kitchen of a local seafood restaurant, with some even managing to ooze up to the highest points of the ceiling.

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The post which was recently shared by Twitter user Manis had since become the latest in the line of hilarious Twitterjaya moments.
Netizens, as always, came in droves to comment on the particular sticky scene.

Run for your life!!hahaha
â€” WakJet (@jet_wak) July 15, 2019

Snails doing what snail does.
â€” Sharon Pearl (@pearl_sharon) July 15, 2019

Beli nak buat lauk, sekali jadi wallpaper daaa
â€” á´˜á´‡á´‡á´˜ (@Muhdazimjr_) July 15, 2019

“The dinner ended up as wallpaper…”
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Wey ni pertandingan siput mana lari paling jauh ke
â€” ZHAN (@zhantafa) July 15, 2019

“Is this a race to see which snail can go the furthest?”
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Yang dalam bekas tu memang forever alone ke ?? pic.twitter.com/nwZWBptbeq
â€” nukilan (@Badthehood) July 16, 2019

“Is the one left inside the basin forever alone?”
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aku syak siput ni kahwin “lari” pic.twitter.com/MHkPlPb1sf
â€” syad (@ID2210) July 15, 2019

“I suspect these snails are eloping…”
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Though they might look disgustingly unappetizing to some, snails have been a part of our diet for as long as humans have been, wellâ€¦ human.

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Cultures from all over the world have partaken in this cheap, nutritious source of protein with many attributing its consumption to positive health benefits.

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Siput sedut or more commonly known to smart boys as Cerithidea obtusa, is a species of marine snails common in the muddy coastal areas of Southeast Asia.

A delicious serving of Siput Sedut Masak Cili Api(Image Credit: Laman Resepi)

These tiny molluscs are known to be advent climbers where they can crawl up to a height about 7 metres, reaching the top of trees or stone clifts before jumping back into the muddy shores from which they call home.
These snails have been a staple local delicacy used in delicious dishes such as sambal, lemak cili api, curries, barbequed, and sometimes even eaten raw!

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Sharing Missing Child Case On Social Media Can Cause More Harm Than Good, Says Police

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While it may help reach a larger audience by posting about a missing child on social media, the public has been advised to refrain from taking matters into their own hand without first consulting the police.

Bukit Aman Criminal Investigation Department director Datuk Seri Abd Jalil Hassan said that this is to protect the safety of the children and their respective families and for the information to be spread effectively through a specific standard operating procedure (SOP).
Abd Jalil said that it is best for the announcement to be made through the right platform, urging parents to immediately lodge a police report as soon as they learn that their child is missing.
He said that the police will conduct their due diligence to ensure that any information released to the public will not jeopardise the victim’s safety.
“The announcements will only be made with the written permission of the parents after the investigation found that there were no elements of hostage that can pose a threat,” Abd Jalil was quoted by Bernama.
Nur Alert system will help disseminate relevant information effectively to the public. (Credit: The Jakarta Post)
He explained that the announcements should only contain information such as the missing child’s photograph, name, report number and the telephone number of the investigating officer.
Accoring to Abd Jalil, the men in blue had been working closely with Women, Family and Community Development Ministry to developed the Nur Alert system, to specifically deal with cases of missing children under the age of 12 in the country.
“The announcements through Nur Alert will only be made by task forces approved by the police, such as Facebook, banks, and telecommunication companies,” he said adding that, so far,  the Nur Alert system is manned by 41 members from various agencies.
It was previously reported that a total of 1,509 missing children cases were recorded between 2020 to February this year, with 85 of the victims yet to be found.

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[Watch] Consumers Outraged After Getting Cheated By Chicken Seller

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Recently, a video showed a chicken trader expressing frustration after being sued by the authorities.

Through the video, the man said he had to pay the fine using the money he had saved to buy Hari Raya clothes for the family.
The Domestic Trade, Cooperatives and Consumerism Ministry (KPDNKK) had fined him for selling chicken more expensive than the set ceiling price.
However, a woman came forward to tell the real story of why the authorities issued a summons against the trader.
According to her on Twitter, many have become ‘victims’ of the trader, including her family.
Untuk pengetahuan semua, diorang tulis harga ayam RM8.90/kg kat kedai diorang.. tapi bila beli, ditimbang nya atas harga sehingga RM10/kg.. 🙂 Yala yala reason pembekal tolak harga dah mahal lah apa lah, but why at first you put harga RM8.90 tu?— فتحية (@OpsSenyum) April 8, 2022
The woman also said that uploading a video showing – in which the trader showed the money to buy Hari Raya clothes for the family – was only to gain public sympathy.
When you cheated us on the price of the chicken, didn’t you think that the money was halal or haram? The chicken trader’s customer expressing her anger and scorn.
She further explained that the traders at the market had displayed the price of chicken at RM8.90/kg, but when customers bought, they weighed in at RM10/kg.
I understand the worries of profit a little, but why do Muslim traders feel innocent of cheating on such prices?The chicken trader being scolded by a customer for cheating.
Accordingly, the traders in Pasar Chabang Tiga, Kuala Terengganu were all issued a fine by KPDNKK for price fraud.

A Twitter user who claimed to be one of the chicken traders said they were forced to put up the signs to avoid paying a fine.
He claimed that the honest traders would inform their customers verbally that the price is not the same as displayed.

Bone Of Contention
Lately, the complaints and grievances about the increase in chicken prices have increased.
Many consumers had to pay a higher than the ceiling price of RM8.90 per kilogram.
The problem had seen the buck being passed around between chicken producers, traders and the government.
anggaran kasar kos utk hasilkan 1.5kg ayam bulat :- dedak: 80.00/50kg🐥Baka : 1.80🐔dedak : 7.20 x 4.5kg/3blnkos: 9.00 subsidi : 0.60 kos lps subsidi : 8.40 bagi 1 ekor ayam bulat (peladang)– 🧠 do the ilmu hisab / kajian demi kajian.— khairultajuddin (@khairultajuddin) April 9, 2022
As a mitigating measure, the authorities started taking action against errant traders.
On 9 February, the government announced a subsidy of 60 sen per kilogram to poultry farmers.
Taking into account the price of live chicken at the farm level of RM5.90 per kilogram, the retail ceiling price of standard round chicken is set at RM8.90 per kilogram for the period until June 5.
The Cabinet also agreed to provide a subsidy of five cents per egg for all categories.
SelangorTV | Peniaga ayam RM8 terima subsidi sewa . Tonton video di sini: https://t.co/I0j7meSRI7 pic.twitter.com/x8O2Xyit7S— Media Selangor (@Media_Selangor) April 5, 2022

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Tax rebate for eco-friendly houses in PJ

You can redeem up to RM500 in tax rebates if you’re implementing green initiatives at your house, to be credited to your account or carried forward to the following year.
This assessment tax rebate scheme is being offered by Petaling Jaya City Council (MBPJ) to reward house-owners who have eco-friendly property.

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If you are already using LED lighting, energy-saving electrical appliances, or habitually recycling items, you should apply for the tax rebate!
Eco-friendly systems include energy-efficient electrical appliances with five-star rating, a rain/wastewater recycling system, solar panels, or composting, among others.

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The maximum rebate awarded is 100% or RM500, whichever is lower, open to all properties including landed and multi-storey residential properties such as flats, condos, or apartments.
The applicant must be a house-owner living in their own home and must not have tax arrears or illegal extensions to their premises.

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Applicants will need to include their water and electricity bill for the latest three months together with the application, though the scheme covers five aspects – energy, water, waste, transportation, and biodiversity.
Selected experts will visit applicants’ homes to verify the submissions.
You can download the application .pdf here or visit the MBPJ website here for more details.

Get started today, applications for the year 2019 closes on 31st July 2019!
Obviously it’s only applicable for those living in Petaling Jaya, at least until other local councils get on board.


M’sian Handphone Salesman Shares Hilarious Online Chats He’s Had With Customers

The life of an online seller can be quite unpredictable. When you spend your day constantly texting strangers, you really don’t know what you’re gonna get.
Local mobile phone salesman, Joe Gadget, recently shared on Twitter, several screenshots of funny conversations he’s had with customers.
The conversations have the internet laughing so bad our stomachs hurt!
Check them out (with translations) below!

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Twitterjaya couldnâ€™t get enough of his hilarious conversations.

We want more 😂
â€” nena (@nanasharen) August 5, 2019

â€˜gitulah ceritanyaâ€™ kelakar 😂
â€” Sang Penikam (@aidilazarian) August 5, 2019

“That’s the story” funny!

HAHAHAHAH. taknaklah merajuk HAHAHAHAHAHA
â€” Neni . (@nsyhzanani) August 5, 2019

HAHAHAHAH. “don’t want lah, merajuk” HAHAHAHAHA

terima kasih krn telah menghiburkan saya pagi2 begini dgn tweet anda😂 part â€˜hello im askingâ€™ , â€˜hello askingâ€™.
â€” warda (@itsmetyrax) August 5, 2019

Thank you for entertaining me early in the morning with your tweets! Especially the ‘hello I’m asking’, ‘hello Asking’ part!

You can check out Joe Gadgets original tweets below:

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â€” awus (@Pojoo_) August 5, 2019

Ni last huhu pic.twitter.com/vhYlh6VEcf
â€” awus (@Pojoo_) August 5, 2019


[Watch] Shark Tank’s O’Leary Wears Blazer And Sarong Batik During Meeting

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Work from home(WFH) is part of the new normal, and aside from the fact you’re not physically in the office, the show must go on.

That means meetings, presentations, seminars and everything else that typically is held face-to-face is now done through video teleconferencing apps like Zoom and Google Meets.
The key to making WFH work is adapting.
So, for example, if there’s a meeting with the team, rule no. 1 is to make sure you’re wearing (appropriate) clothes – at least the top half because that’s what everybody will see.
Btw, this is half of the TRP team
A lasting first impression
Celebrity Canadian entrepreneur Kevin O’Leary has amused TikTok users recently after posting a behind the scene snippet of a talk he was giving on how the wealthy spend their money.
But it wasn’t the topic that tickled their fancy, but his choice of attire beyond what the eye would normally see through a computer screen.
  @kevinolearytv What do you spend most on? Share this with someone who spends beyond their means! ##kevinoleary ♬ original sound – Mr. Wonderful
Yes, Kevin appears to look quite professional wearing a suit and tie on top, but it was his colourful blue and pink batik sarong that stole the show.
The businessman, who is also an investor on the popular reality TV show Shark Tank, has over 300k views on the video  (making it his most watched video on TikTok to date) thanks to viewers from Malaysia and Indonesia who went wild in the comments section.

Maybe someone can pitch a global business idea to Kevin involving the kain batik now that he has brought this comfortable piece of attire to the international limelight.

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How M’sian gymnast Farah Ann flipped her way to Tokyo Olympics 2020

National gymnast, Farah Ann Abdul Hadi made Malaysia proud by sealing her entry into the Tokyo Olympics 2020!

The somersaulting starlet flipped her way to the Olympic stage after finishing 16th out of 20 others in qualifying sessions during the 2019 Gymnastics World Championships in Stuttgart, Germany over the weekend.
Farah Ann now joins the top rank, becoming 1 of 3 national acrobats to have ever made their way into the Olympic arena!

The last time a Malaysian gymnast made their way to the biggest sporting event in the world was 16 years ago when her coach, Ng Shu Wai performed for menâ€™s gymnastics in the 2004 Athens Olympics.
She also became the first female artistic gymnast to qualify for the Olympics after 20 years when her senior, Alexina Au Li Yen participated in the 2000 Sydney games.
Taking to Instagram to share her joy, Farah Ann expressed her lifelong dream of making it to the Olympics.
She said that although her road in the sport has been quite the toss and tumble, she was grateful for the support she has received throughout her career.

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 As I sit here typing this I still canâ€™t wrap my head around the fact that I qualified for the Olympic Games in Tokyo, 2020. It has been my dream since I was 8 years old and to see it become a reality is an indescribable feeling. After coming so close in Rio and not qualifying, it was devastating. I am incredibly thankful and grateful to soo many people in my journey to get to this moment. To my coaches Ms. Nataliya and Ng Shu wai. You have pushed me, guided me and believed in me and my dreams. There are no words to describe how thankful I am for you. To my amazing teammates, Ing yueh ,Tracie, Ena, Azira, Siti , Rachel, Geanie and Imaan. You are the most amazing friends, teammates, and sisters. Thank you so much for everything youâ€™ve done for me. To my family, my amazing sisters , Tina and Aisyah , my mom and dad. None of this would have been possible without your constant support and love. Thank you to Ms Soo, Ms Sukhdev and Kak Nurul for helping us prepare for this competition, and the support youâ€™ve given us throughout the years. Thank you to KBS, MSN, MGF, ISN especially, Erik, Tomny and Thomas for your continuous support and for allowing us to compete and continue our journey for Malaysia. Thank you to all of you who have supported us , cheered for us and most importantly believed in us. Thank you Malaysia 🇲🇾 Tokyo 2020 here we come 🐯 #farahann #tokyo2020 #malaysiangymnast
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The 25-years-old began traversing in acrobatics at the jumpy age of 3 and had repeatedly made a name for herself through her amazing vaults of success, including her first international debut representing Malaysia at the 2010 Commonwealth Games in New Delhi when she was 16!
Since then, the athlete has competed in numerous prestigious events around the world and we thought it would be fun to show you some highlights of her career;
2010 Pacific Rim Championships, Australia – Farah Ann made her senior international debut, taking Malaysia all the way up to 5th place in the team category finals

2014 Commonwealth Games, Scotland – scored 11th place in the all-round individual category and 8th place in the team finals.

2015 Southeast Asian (SEA) Games, Singapore – Took home 6 medals, including gold for the floor exercise and team category.

2017 SEA Games, Malaysia – Defended her champion title by winning the gold medal for floor exercise category.

2019 Stella Zakharova Cup, Ukraine – Finished with 4 medals; gold for the uneven bars category, sliver of the floor exercise category and bronze for the team and all-round category

Despite her spectacular performance in the international arena, after the 2015 SEA Game, Farah Ann caught flack when she was criticised over her apparently â€˜revealingâ€™ and â€˜inappropriateâ€™ attire in her sport of choice.

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But the athlete managed to overcome the nit-picking negativity with tremendous support from Malaysians who were proud and overjoyed by her amazing achievements.

We here at TRP and assumingly the rest of Malaysia are definitely looking forward to seeing our gymnastic queen give her all in next yearâ€™s Olympic games!
If you are as excited as we are in seeing Farah Ann’s acrobatic skills, hit us up for a chat on our Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.


Motivational Guru Under Fire For Allegedly Sexist Ideals

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A local motivational guru is under fire for sharing what many described to be sexist views on how women should behave in the pursuit to find a husband.

A snippet from a video released by Prof Datuk Dr Muhaya Mohamad was recently reposted on Twitter – in which she had gone on about how women, particularly those who were married, should “celebrate” the leadership of men.
“We women appreciate men, their strength, they are leaders,” said the professor in the clip, explaining how women should respect men before suggesting that they shouldn’t worry themselves in trying to find equal footing among those of the opposing gender.
Don’t be so excited to be a liberal, want to stand together with men. No. Later when you are too eager to do what men do, your testosterone (levels) would increase and for those who are not married yet, it’s going to be a while before you’ll find a partner. Those who have high testosterone, continue to (have) drive, want to achieve, want to be independent, then it’s like that.Prof Datuk Dr Muhaya Mohamad via Twitter.
The profesor later went on to unsolicitedly describe what men’s taste in women are.
Men like gentle people with high estrogen (levels), wishful, in need of help. It’s okay to be a bit dumb, it’s alright. So for those who haven’t found a partner, take a look at your character.Prof Datuk Dr Muhaya Mohamad via Twitter.
Naturally, netizens weren’t too quick to agree with Dr Muhaya’s perspectives about how women should or should not conduct themselves.
Better to be single and financially independent than to give up your legal rights by marrying a man who expects women to be docile and submissive little things. https://t.co/IRxunZxnqb— Boo Su-Lyn (@boosulyn) June 9, 2021
Just her age alone shows that this is a mentality that has been ingrained into her since young. But now, *we* know better. Dumbing ourselves down only opens the door to manipulation, abuse, and subjugation. We will no longer allow it to happen to ourselves and our daughters. https://t.co/8b7CYnNeSd— Shafiqah Othman (@sfqomhz) June 9, 2021
Some even went on to say that the professor lacks the credentials to be in the motivational business.
Prof Muhaya is an eye specialist. Not a psychologist / Islamic scholar / marriage counselor / a professor of sociology or human behaviour. But our society gave her the platform & money to speak on everything cause we have an obsession with feel-good motivational speakers— Adilla Azam (@AdillaAzam) June 9, 2021
Who’s the guru?
With more than two decades worth of experience in all things motivational, 62-year-old Che Muhaya Mohamad from Terengganu is the face behind the ‘PMC Plus 6’ academy – an institute that literally says that “it will help you to learn in a new ways” on its About page.
The academy seems to provide learning and motivational classes on “Healing” and “Magical Marriage Course”, among other things.

Notably, Dr Muhaya also holds a social media presence where she regularly posts her teaching materials as well as content from other motivational speakers on her Facebook, Instagram and YouTube channel.
According to an article by Berita Harian, Dr Muhaya is credited to be an eye surgeon as well as the first female doctor in Malaysia to have studied Uveitis (a form of inflammation in the eye).
Her most notable achievements include being awarded as a Tokoh Ilmuwan Selangor in 2010, the Anugerah Dakwah Wanita Negara or the National Women’s Preacher Award in 2015 and even the Malaysian Service Medal (PJN) in 2016.

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Student Council Groups Roasted For Urging Students Not To Join In Protests After Recent ‘Turun Malaysia’ Rally

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Following the Turun protest held in Kuala Lumpur last Saturday, a host of public universities’ student councils issued media statements urging students to stay away from the movement.

The demonstration was held in protest of the recent rising prices of goods and living costs, as well as to call for Cabinet members’ salaries and allowances to be reduced.
Among the student councils that had issued media statement calling for students not to attend such protest includes Universiti Malaysia Perlis (UniMAP), Universiti Pertahanan Nasional Malaysia (UPNM),  Universiti Teknologi MARA (UiTM), Universiti Sultan Zainal Abidin (UniSZA), Universiti Malaysia Kelantan (UMK), Universiti Tun Hussein Onn (UTHM), and Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM).
However, this does not sit well with the netizens who question why would the student councils issued such a warning while the rakyat is struggling to put food on the table due to the increase in living costs and inflation.
There are also those who point up the similarities in the statements issued by these student councils, with several people claiming that they were pressured by the higher-ups to issue a statement against the Turun movement.
Macam copy paste je semua ayat MPP uni ni semua sama 😂— stand with 🇲🇾 #guaantimedia (@me_i2rkf28) July 25, 2022
bukan MPP T20. tp mereka ditekan oleh orang atasan. orang atasan diberikan “wahyu” oleh pihak2 tertentu— Ahmad Lokman 🏴🏴🏴 (@ahmadlokman) July 25, 2022
One Twitter user also question UiTM’s student council for its “selective memory”, sharing a picture of the university’s students holding a demonstration protesting against opening the public university for non-Bumiputera.
Oo ok tapi time ni boleh pulak protes? pic.twitter.com/r8KY2IxC1j— Twidder, Inc. (@aghafran) June 27, 2022
Meanwhile, on UniSZA’s student council Instagram, one user reminded them that students are the voice of the people and that demonstration is nothing new for the people in the country, pointing toward the demonstration held against Malayan Union prior to independence.

The students’ councils were also reminded that it is a right for every student to take part in any peaceful assembly provided that they did not break any law.
bukan ke kita ade hak bersuara, lagipun mende tu jd luar U kot tak langgar mana2 peraturan U pun— kikijam (@in1_yeiijam) July 26, 2022
In last Saturday’s demonstration, over 100 participants attempted to march towards Dataran Merdeka before they were blocked by the police outside of the Sogo shopping mall.
In a report by Malay Mail, newly elected PKR Youth Chief Adam Adli, who attended the rally said that last weekend’s event is just the beginning of more street rallies on pressing issues.

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Govt Maintains Legal Marriage Age For Muslim Girls At 16, Causes Uproar

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After deliberations, the government has decided to maintain the minimum marriage age for Muslim girls at 16 years old after considering the proposal to raise the limit to 18 years old.

According to Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department (Religious Affairs) Idris Ahmad, the feedback collected from the state governments finds that “there is no need to revise the minimum marriage age limit for Muslim girls.”
As reported by Malaysiakini, most states have agreed to maintain the existing age limit as enshrined in each states’ Islamic family law.
Idris added that the Department of Syariah Judiciary (JKSM) ensures that those who request to marry underage go through a strict process of evaluation to make sure the interests of all parties are preserved.
Idrid also said this standard operating procedure that was enforced three years ago resulted in a reduction of 787 cases of underage marriage applications.
The decision has prompted former Deputy Minister of Women, Family and Community Development Hannah Yeoh to question Rina Harun and Siti Zailah about what happened to the 5-year roadmap to eradicate child marriage previously put forth by Dr Wan Azizah.
I will ask Rina Harun and Siti Zailah this again – what will happen to the 5 year Road Map to eradicate child marriage launched by @drwanazizah? https://t.co/Vy9Dk3opBw— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) December 16, 2021
There’s an outlier
In a statement dated 16 December, Sisters in Islam reported that only Selangor had amended the minimum legal marriage age for Muslims to 18.
Previously in 2019, the seven states – Sarawak, Kedah, Kelantan, Negeri Sembilan, Pahang, Perlis and Terengganu – opposed raising the minimum marriage age to 18.
According to a 2019 report by Malaysiakini, the federal territories (Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya and Labuan), Penang, Sabah, Johor, Melaka and Perak agreed to amend their Islamic family laws.
READ MORE: How Msia’s Complex Laws Put Child Marriage Ban At A Standstill
Sisters in Islam also pointed out that many Muslim countries have reformed their laws and increased the minimum marriage age to 18.
This was also echoed by the former Malaysian Anti-Corruption Commission (MACC) chief commissioner Latheefa Koya on Twitter who said a poor excuse was used to maintain the marriage age at 16.
It is a terrible shame that succesive Msian govts hv failed in their most important duty- to protect d young & vulnerable from d evil of child marriage. It’s a failure of morals, of courage, of political will, of basic decency! 3/3— Latheefa Koya (@LatheefaKoya) December 16, 2021
The dark side of child marriage
The issue of child marriage has been a thorny one. There have been various reports showing how child marriages harm child brides such as loss of childhood, forced to drop out of school, marital rape, near-death experience during childbirth at a young age and more.
A woman under the pseudonym Emmy shared her experience when she worked as a social worker.
At first, she agreed with child marriage because it’s allowed in the religion but what she saw in her line of work changed her mind completely.
She dug deeper into the issue and found out that Al Azhar, one of the world’s most prestigious centres of Islamic learning, issued a fatwa against child marriage.
Even the local Majlis Agama Islam Wilayah Persekutuan (MAIWP) stated that child marriage should not be practised, with exceptions.
In 2014, the Department of Islamic Development Malaysia (JAKIM) also declared child marriage an ‘unhealthy’ practice.
JAKIM added that Health experts and psychologists confirmed the existence of physical and mental health problems in child marriages.
READ MORE: Tweet By M’sian Brings To Light The Dark Side Of Child Marriages In Malaysia

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Malaysian DJs Are Coming Together For A Record-Breaking 228-Hour Livestream Event

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Malaysian DJs across the country will try to spin for 11 consecutive days in an attempt to land themselves a place in the Malaysian Book of Records.

The live stream will be called Independance 2020, which will last for 228 hours and is comprised of 124 DJs playing multiple genres including hip-hop, trance, all the way to dangdut and bhangra.
It will start tonight (24 August) at 10pm up until 12 am on Sunday (30 August 2020).
You can visit the event’s Facebook page for more info.
According to reports, there have been attempts for doing multiple day events with DJ Obi from Nigeria holding the world record for the longest single DJ set at 240 hours or around 10 days.

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There’s A New Food Pyramid And It Says To Eat Less Carbohydrates & Drink More Water

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The Malaysia’s Nutrition Department, which is part of the Health Ministry (KKM), has released an updated food pyramid and there’s a major change in the order of carbohydrates, and fruit and vegetables.

Some of you might recall that older food pyramids suggested eating more carbohydrates than fruits and vegetables, placing bread and rice at the bottom of the pyramid.
Old pyramids also had less information regarding servings, too. (Source: Malaysia Health Ministry (KKM))
This is no longer the case as, working our way up, the new pyramid advocates eating two servings of fruit and more than 3 servings of vegetables per day, and only 3 to 5 servings of carbohydrates.
Continuing to climb the pyramid, we see that people should eat 1 serving of fish, 1 or 2 servings or chicken, eggs and meat, 1 serving of legums and 2 servings of dairy.
At the top of the pyramid, the smallest point, the Nutrition Department suggests limiting intakes of fat, oil, sugar and salt.
The new food pyramid places vegetables and fruit at the bottom. (Source: Nutrition Department, Malaysia Health Ministry (KKM))
Additionally, it adds that people should drink 6 to 8 glasses of water a day, assuming one glass is 250ml, which means we should be drinking between 1.5 litres to 2 litres per day.
It also states that adults who are inactive or live sedentary lives should consume the minimum suggested servings.
In a statement accompanying the new pyramid, Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said that this updated guideline (Panduan Diet Malaysia 2020) is for adults aged 18 to 59 years old.
He encouraged people to increase their intake of vegetables and fruit as this is an important contributor in raising the body’s immune system.
Piramid Makanan Malaysia 2020 pic.twitter.com/zxHWnS2jRS— Bahagian Pemakanan KKM (@BhgPemakananKKM) February 19, 2021
Furthermore, drinking 6 to 8 glasses of water a day is good for the health and function of the body.
Dr Adham also stated that aside from being a dietary guide, the food pyramid was used in the planning of food production and imports.
The last time the food pyramid was reviewed was in 2010, and before that, it was reviewed in 1999.
In reviewing the food pyramid, among the matters taken into account are the population’s eating habits, and increases in non-communicable diseases related to diet such as obesity, diabetes and hypertension.

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This Is What We Need To End MCO, Says Health DG

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As Malaysiaâ€™s Movement Control Order (MCO) continues into Phase 3, many are wondering if there is an end in sight.
Earlier in the month, researchers at Harvard warned that social distancing needs to continue until 2022 to overcome the Covid-19 pandemic.Â
While no one is entirely sure exactly when this will end, Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah explains the indicators the Health Ministry needs to look at to give advice for the end of MCO.
Further reduction of active Covid-19 cases
Active cases of Covid-19 have a high level of infectiousness, with the ability to spread the infection to others. A reduction in the number of active cases would mean a reduction in the community spread of the virus.
According to Dr Noor Hisham, when the number of cases reduces, the control and containment efforts are better. This would allow the Health Ministry to focus on high-risk areas, locations, and groups.

Latest update for #COVID19 in Malaysia, April 17. Of the 5,251 cases, more than half have recovered and been discharged. The country's recovery rate 56.5%    is among the highest worldwide with the fatality rate of 1.6% one of the lowest.@WHO @WHOMalaysia @DrAdhamBaba pic.twitter.com/xYbWWsrC8F— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) April 18, 2020

Reduction in patients with ILI and SARIs
Influenza-like illness (ILI) and severe acute respiratory infections (SARIs) are indicators of a Covid-19 infection.
Dr Noor Hisham states that if the Health Ministry detects the number of SARI and ILI cases getting less, it could be another indicator to advise the National Security Council (MKN)  to end the MCO.
No new cluster

Another key indicator is no sudden increase in Covid-19 cases in a location, or a new cluster. No more positive cases in a community means there is more no communal spreading of the virus.
Besides the indicators above, Dr Noor Hisham also states that there needs to be an exit strategy on daily routines before the Health Ministry can recommend the end of the MCO.
Life after MCO would mean adopting new habits, or the new normal, which are:
No large gatherings.Practice social distancing – at least 1-metre distance is observed and avoid crowding in small spaces with poor air circulation.Border controls – to protect the green zones there needs to be border controls, be it at state, district, or neighbourhood levels.
 Phase 3 of the MCO is expected to end on 28th April. However, Datuk Seri Mohamed Azmin Ali, international trade and industry minister recently told Reuters that the MCO might be extended, albeit with more sectors open for business.

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Health D-G: Clear exit strategy, low active cases needed before MCO should end


9 M’sian Cities Will Be Underwater By 2050 Due To Rising Sea Levels

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We’ve talked about global climate heating and how Malaysia will face unprecedented climate changes within the next 30 years.
Now, Malaysian-based research firm Centre for Governance and Political Studies (Cent-GPS) has run a digital simulation of how that would affect the country in concrete terms.
The results are worrying. Cent-GPS shows that 9 major states will be affected and have parts of land below sea level by 2050.
This includes:
1. Perlis
2. Kedah
3. Penang
4. Perak
5. Negeri Sembilan
6. Teregganu
7. Pahang
8. Kelantan
9. Sarawak
The rising sea levels also means that Malaysian shores will shrink.

Port Klang might as well be Atlantis.

We will get new islands in Kedah.

Most of Bagan Serai will be underwater too.

And while Penang island will still be around, they will lose a lot of the mainland.
Rising sea levels are a huge concern globally, which happens as the much hotter climate causes glaciers to melt, the oceans expand, and ice sheets to lose ice.
This is only part of the impact that the climate crisis will have on the country.
As of now, researchers are still trying to map out the full effects of climate change, but we Malaysians should stay alert and work towards a sustainable environment regardless.
See the full Twitter thread by Cent-GPS below.

Kajian baru menunjukkan bandar2 utama di 🇲🇾 akn berada di bawah paras air laut menjelang tahun 2050
Negeri2 yg terjejas:
Perlis
â°Kedah
Penangâ°
Perakâ°
N9
Terengganu
â°Pahangâ°
Kelantanâ°
Sarawak
Kajian ini menggunakan model CoastalDEM, pengukuran yg lebih tepat#SeminitJe pic.twitter.com/tsRsrxkMLW
â€” Centre for Governance and Political Studies (@CentGPS) November 6, 2019

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Local Governments’ Disinfection Operation Done Incorrectly, Says Health D-G

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Fears over the spread of Covid-19 has led many government bodies to take matters in their own hands and carry out public disinfection operations.
Local authorities such as the Kuala Lumpur City Hall (DBKL) were tasked to carry out disinfection and sanitisation operations in crowded areas within the red zone.
However, Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah has advised these local authorities to follow the standard operating procedures (SOP) when carrying out the disinfection procedures.
We thank and welcome the initiatives taken by the authorities on the disinfection programmes, but they should follow the ministryâ€™s SOP. We will advise what needs to be done and what to avoid.Health Director-General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah
The recent disinfection operations were carried out by local authorities before the Ministry of Health (MOH) could provide appropriate guidelines for the task.
 Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin carries out a public disinfection operation at a wet market in Jalan Othman March 31, 2020.(Credit: Bernama)
Several experts have criticized the use of such disinfection measures, citing it as a waste of resources. Dale Fisher, an infectious diseases expert based in Singapore who chairs the Global Outbreak Alert and Response Network coordinated by the World Health Organization, said that this practice could pose a health risk instead.
The virus does not survive for long in the environment and people do not generally touch the ground.Dale Fisher
Christopher Lee, a former deputy director general in Malaysiaâ€™s health ministry and an infectious disease specialist, claims that disinfecting roads is clearly not going to be impactful, and is instead a waste of resources and man hours.
Instead, experts say that the best way to prevent the spread of Covid-19 is still to practice personal hygiene with frequent hand-washing.
However, Housing and Local Government Minister Zuraida Kamaruddin has defended such large scale sanitisation operations.
I think it is better to be careful and spray more places and to cover fewer places. This is just a precaution, if they think spraying (disinfectant) on roads is just a waste of money.Zuraida Kamaruddin
According to her, it’s better to disinfect more places than to risk missing some areas.  Commonly-touched areas such as doors, windows, and handlebars are already being sanitised by another team.
The cost of each operation is less than RM1 million since 100,000 litres of disinfectant had been donated from corporate social responsibility initiatives.

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The Xiaomi 13 Ultra Is Here In Malaysia, Can Be Yours For RM5,199

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Xiaomi Malaysia has revealed the Xiaomi 13 Ultra, the latest collaboration between Xiaomi and Leica to further advance mobile imaging technology.

The device – priced at RM5,199 – flaunts a quad camera system centering around the main camera which has a 1-inch sensor, an ultra-grade WQHD+ display with excellent color accuracy, and a Snapdragon 8 Gen 2 chip, all packed into one device.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra will be available in Malaysia for pre-orders starting 23 June 2023 and it comes in Black and Olive Green.
If you want to get your hands on one, you can go to Authorized Xiaomi Stores and other official retailers nationwide.

Focusing on cameras
As Xiaomi’s latest and greatest, Xiaomi 13 Ultra has the most powerful hardware configuration available, along with other innovative technologies to beef up their flagship.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra pays tribute to the classic look of Leica’s M camera series with its circular camera module, unibody metal frame and leather texture finish.
Weighing 227 grams, the unibody metal frame gives more resilience for bending than the previous generation, the smartphone design also provides the foundation for the entire structure and a more secure grip.
The device is wrapped in a second-generation antibacterial nanotech silicone leather, which Xiaomi says not only resists fingerprints and smudges, but is also antibacterial and anti-yellowing.
Equipped with the latest Snapdragon® 8 Gen 2 flagship processor, the smartphone has the bells and whistles of a current-gen flagship with up to 16GB of RAM and storage of up to 1 TB.
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra also has USB 3.2 Gen 1, which allows video output up to 4K 60Hz.
It also has a 5,000mAh battery and a new Hibernation mode, which will be automatically triggered when the battery is low, limiting background activities and offering up to 60 minutes of additional standby.

Xiaomi teams up with Leica
The Xiaomi 13 Ultra is equipped with a quad camera system with Leica optical lens covering focal lengths ranging from 12mm (ultra-wide angle), 23mm (wide-angle), 75mm (telephoto), to the new 120mm (super-telephoto), as well as the extra 46mm and 240mm lengths through the In-Sensor-Zoom.
Besides the focal length, the smartphone’s professional camera setting offers variable aperture. Three of Xiaomi 13 Ultra’s cameras feature an aperture wider than ƒ/2.0, which brings in more light and a soft, shallow depth of field, and allows for shorter shutter times, making it easier to take quick photos of natural and unmissable moments.
The main camera boasts an ultra-large 1-inch IMX989 sensor and a new physical two-stop aperture switching between ƒ/1.9 and ƒ/4.0, which offers users more freedom in customizing the exposures based on different scenarios.
Xiaomi 13 Ultra also brings a new Fast Shot mode that allows taking focus-free snapshots by setting the focus point manually, and later starting and capturing the moment in just 0.8s.
Pro color restoration capability powered end-to-end from capture to presentation
Xiaomi 13 Ultra has fully optimized the RAW workflow, and more algorithms are migrated to the RAW domain to maximize the dynamic range, details, and texture of the image, thus significantly improving imaging quality.
The main camera supports 50MP RAW, bringing a higher imaging resolution, while providing multi-frame 14-bit UltraRAW, which takes the data directly from the computing pipeline, bringing better resolution and high dynamic range.
Camera profiles will be created by Adobe, providing a better starting point for post-production.
In terms of display, Xiaomi 13 Ultra sports a 6.73″ pro-grade WQHD+ display with excellent color accuracy and up to 2600 nits peak brightness. This display is also calibrated to ensure accurate and consistent color presentations. It also supports Dolby Vision.
Even video recordings will be more consistent with their self-developed Loop LiquidCool technology, which allows for more stable 4K 60fps video recordings without frame rate drops due to the device getting too hot.

Pricing & availability
Pre-orders will start from 23 June – 29 June, where buyers will get a free Xiaomi Instant Photo Printer 1S Set worth RM619 with 100GB cloud storage on Google One for 6 months, and 1+1 years of extended warranty on the new premium device. Deals are on a first-come, first-serve basis, while stocks last.
Stay tuned to Xiaomi Malaysia Facebook page for more new product updates.

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You Can Travel Inter-District If You Have A Vaccine Appointment, Says KJ

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You can still travel inter-district if you have a vaccine appointment, said Science, Technology and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin.

He said that vaccine recipients do not need to obtain a police letter but they have to show their appointment on the MySejahtera App, website or via SMS.
For MCO districts, you WILL be allowed to cross district lines for your vaccination appointment. Just show proof of your appointment on MySj, website or sms at district boundaries. You will not require a letter from the police.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) May 4, 2021
The government earlier imposed the Movement Control Order (MCO) on six districts in Selangor starting from 6 until 17 May.
Ismail Sabri said in the press conference that those staying in these areas are not allowed to travel either interstate or inter-district during that period.
READ MORE: MCO For Six Districts In Selangor From 6 To 17 May

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If You Can’t Get Your Vaccine Appointment, Your MySejahtera App May Have A Bug

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My mum had this problem with the MySejahtera app. Her vaccination page did not show her name and she could not check her vaccination status. Puzzled, thinking that it is a temporary bug, we waited three days before I decided to uninstall and reinstall the app.

Turns out she had a vaccine appointment. She did not receive a call, or an SMS, and we would not have known about it if we did not uninstall and reinstall the app.
That was weeks ago. My mum is getting her second shot next week.Today, the folks at MySejahtera posted this on their twitter page.

Good Day, if you are facing this issue of not getting to view your vaccination flow page, please uninstall and reinstall the application. Thank you. pic.twitter.com/VC4YLCXhEH— MySejahtera (@my_sejahtera) May 24, 2021

What they are saying is, if you are facing the same problem as you see here, remove and reinstall the app on your phone. This will also require you to log in again. If you forgot the password, don’t worry, retrieving it is simple.
How do I do that?
How to remove an app depends on the make and model of your smartphone. Most smartphones, like the iPhone, just require you to press and hold the MySejahtera app icon and choose the ‘remove app’ or its equivalent option.Then, reinstall the app by going to the Apple App store or Google Play Store and downloading it again.  Don’t forget to log in again as well.
Apart from using their MySejahtera app to enter a shop or a mall, few people would check their vaccine status on the MySejahtera app frequently. Fewer still would think of uninstalling and reinstalling the app because of it.
So, please, check the Covid-19 Vaccination flow page on the MySejahtera app and those of your loved ones and reinstall the app if you see the same issue.

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[Watch] Penang Snatch Theft Incident: Suspect Arrested

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A woman in Penang was a victim of a snatch thief on 12 January 2023 around 1.10pm.

In the viral dashcam video, the woman could be seen walking along the busy road with a man and a young girl with her handbag slung over her right shoulder.
Not long after, the snatch thief rode behind her on a motorcycle and quickly grabbed her handbag before speeding away.
The three of them could only look on as the snatch thief got away.

Netizens were angered by the incident and hoped the snatch thief will meet due justice.
However, the victim is also criticised for walking in the middle of a busy road meant for vehicles. A netizen said the victim was lucky not to get run down by any vehicles during the incident.
While it’s not a foolproof plan, it might be safer for women to have their handbags facing away from the road and traffic.
Having the handbag slung over another shoulder and away from the road might make it harder for a snatch thief to grab the item.

Suspect has been apprehended
According to the police in a statement, the incident happened at Lorong Selamat on Thursday (12 January).
The woman suffered injuries to her right hand and losses amounting to RM2,800.
George Town police chief Soffian Santong said the male suspect was apprehended in Simpang Ampat, Seberang Perai Selatan, at 12.15am on Saturday, (14 January).
The suspect, 37, will be remanded for five days until 18 January to help with investigations.
He tested positive for methamphetamine and has five prior criminal records.
He’s also unemployed and is believed to have been involved in several snatch theft cases in the state, including two cases this year.
Police also confiscated two mobile phones, a shirt, a helmet, three bank cards, cash and a Yamaha Legend motorcycle.

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[Updated] Anwar Announces Extra Public Holiday And 4 Days Of Free Tolls For Raya

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Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim announced the highly anticipated “good news” during a press conference today (18 April).

READ MORE: PM Expected To Share Good News Before Raya, What Can It Be?
He announced free tolls for four days from 19 to 21 April and 24 April on all 33 highways for all vehicle classes.
As for the extra public holiday, should Hari Raya fall on Saturday (22 April), the extra holiday will be on Friday (21 April).
However, if Raya falls on Friday (21 April), the following Monday (24 April) will be a public holiday.
For Sabah and Sarawak, each state government will announce the replacement holidays following its respective Holiday Ordinance.
READ MORE: Still Confused How Many Off Days We Get For Raya? Here’s An Explainer

To reduce the people’s burden, the government will work together with the selected supermarkets to provide special discounts for raw materials such as chicken, onions, and basic production materials for businesses offering Menu Rahmah.
The police are also offering special rates for summons from 21 April to 21 May 2023 for all traffic summons (from 2022 and before).
Each summons is capped at RM50 but it’s not applicable for summons dated in the year 2023.
In addition, the police will launch Ops Lancar on 18 and 19 April to monitor congested highways. The police and other agencies such as RELA will also carry out Ops Selamat on 20 April for seven days at accident “hotspots” such as toll plaza areas.
In conjunction with Hari Raya, the Malaysian Prison Department is allowing Muslim inmates to spend the holidays at home with their families. This would involve more than 1,000 inmates throughout Ramadan and Syawal.
The government along with the Cement and Concrete Association of Malaysia (C&CA) and private property developers offer cement prices at a reasonable rate for low-cost housing developers.
This applies to low-cost housing that’s worth RM300,000 and below that will benefit the B40 and M40 communities with a maximum house price reduction of up to RM5,000 according to the type and price of the house.
The government is also allocating around RM250 million to maintain federal roads and the work will be given to small Bumiputera contractors. The RM750 million allocation to repair federal roads as announced in Budget 2023 will be raised to RM1 billion.

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Young Boy Praised For Helping To Clean Flooded Homes, Netizens Voiced Concerns Too

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The heavy floods in several parts of Malaysia have shown many people from all walks of life helping each other.

A man popularly known as Abang Viva drove all the way from Melaka to Shah Alam with just a boat on his humble Perodua Viva to help the flood victims.
READ MORE: Abang Viva Awarded Certificate Of Appreciation For Helping Flood Victims
People also helped to clean up places of worship regardless of their different faiths and beliefs, which warmed many hearts during the trying times.
READ MORE: [Watch] Multiracial Volunteers Cleaning Hindu Temple After Floods Warm Malaysians’ Hearts
Recently, a young boy showed how one’s age isn’t a barrier to helping others too.
Twitter user @nurassyaheera uploaded several pictures showing volunteers helping flood victims. She even highlighted the youngest volunteer to chip in.
Age is not a barrier. Kudos to the youngest volunteer.Twitter user @nurassyaheera wrote in the caption.
Usia bukan penghalang.Terbaik sukarelawan paling muda👍 pic.twitter.com/kQRrDQePrM— usheer (@nurassyaheera) December 28, 2021
The photo showed a young boy wearing a red t-shirt belonging to a volunteer group and yellow rubber boots.
In the other photos, he could be seen cleaning and shovelling mud into a wheelbarrow from the houses of flood victims.
Twitter user @nurassyaheera told World of Buzz that the boy is a friend’s nephew who initially posted the photos on Facebook.
Netizens sang praises but also voiced their concerns
Netizens praised the boy and his parents for raising him well. A few even asked for parenting tips from his parents.
Adik… Semoga adik jadi contoh yg baik buat kawan-kawan ikot perkara baik yg adik buat ni. Anak-anak akak kata adik sangat baik. 💕 Semoga sukarelawan yg berada di sana semuanya dipermudahkan urusan dan serta mangsa banjir juga dilindungi.— mass.mznh (@Sepeett1) December 28, 2021
May god always bless this small kiddo for his warm good heart, may god bless him with health and wealth!— Love, Patrick (@LovePatrick89) December 28, 2021
Bila tengok kanak2 yang macam ni, selalu tertanya, macam mana family dia didik dia. Anyone can give me some tips on how to be a parent?— ฅ’ω’ฅ (@_JannahKhalid) December 29, 2021
Despite all the praises, there are some who expressed their worries too. They’re worried that the boy is exposed to all the filth in the floodwater.
READ MORE: How To Prevent Yourself From Getting Water-Borne Diseases From The Flood
Good that the kid wants to volunteer, but he’s being exposed to the filth of the flood water. I hope he’s had his shots. https://t.co/DwJmTHac1i— 🏴 historia vulgari 💀 (@TheVenusDarling) December 29, 2021
Netizens also advised him to take precautions and to be careful. They also reminded him to ask for help from the adults if the tasks are difficult.
Hati² ye dik kalau yg bahaya n sukar tu suruh org dewasa buat.Moga menjadi ank yg soleh dan di limpahi rezeki.Jika ank asyik main game dan kata bosan cuti sek nie tak tahu nak buat apa elok hantar dia org jadi sukarelawan bersihkan lumpur bukan sukarelawan bersihkan taik cicak.— 🍪 oh gadis cake 🍰 (@GRLSH3QDO1T) December 28, 2021
Although it’s great to see the young boy wanting to help, another netizen said it’s also child labour.
Literally child labour. https://t.co/CUmv1hGouK— new year new mieks (@m_iekks) December 29, 2021
According to a tweet, the young boy has been following his dad to do volunteering work since he was young.
His father wants him to learn how to give back to society when he grows up.
Dari kecik ayah memang bawak ikut buat kerja sukarelawan jabatan amal. Ayah nak dedahkan supaya bila dah besar tahu berbakti dengan orang. Dah besar memang join sukarelawan dan tak pernah rasa menyesal 😊 https://t.co/DYJ0M4TqST— عزة رازيب 👩🔬🇵🇸 (@takahashihaikyu) December 30, 2021
Keep up the good work, young man!

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83 Covid-19 Clusters Come From The Education Sector Alone, Says MOH

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From the period of 1 January 2021 until 20 April 2021, a total of 83 Covid-19 clusters with a total of 4,868 cases have been detected involving the Education Sector, according to the Health Ministry.

In a statement released online, Health Minister Datuk Dr Adham Baba said that out of 83 clusters – 49 were still active with 2,617 cases while 34 clusters with 2,251 cases has ended.
READ MORE: Schools Across Petaling Ordered Shut Down Today After Covid-19 Outbreak Spreads
He also said that 39 clusters with 1,420 cases involve the sub-category of Schools/Institutions of the Ministry of Education Malaysia (MOE).
Meanwhile, 19 clusters with 1,870 cases were identified the sub-category of Higher Education and 25 clusters with 1,578 cases related to the Other Education sub-category.
In his statement, Dr Adham also mentioned that the Ministry has always cooperated with all parties in the education sector in the prevention, control and in dealing with the spread of infection.
When the MOH, either District Health Office or the State Health Department receives a report or notification of a positive case of Covid-19 or Covid-19 cluster, the health team will be mobilized to conduct investigations, contact detection, infection prevention and control measures and risk assessment. Health Minister Dr Adham Baba via Twitter
Situasi semasa penularan jangkitan #COVID19 dalam sektor pendidikan di Malaysia. Setakat 20 April, sebanyak 83 kluster pendidikan dilaporkan melibatkan 4,868 kes. Daripada 83 kluster, 49 kluster aktif dan 34 tamat. Kenyataan penuh Menteri Kesihatan @DrAdhamBaba#StaySafe pic.twitter.com/vUG4mOtFnU— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) April 21, 2021


Excellent Ramen For The Slurping Mob In Klang Valley

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Ramen Mob is perhaps the most “civilised” among the Japanese restaurants in the city, where you are expected to make loud slurping noises while you eat.

Tucked away in the hustle and bustle of Taman Desa, Ramen Mob feels like an uptown hideaway with its elevator-like entrance.
Ramen Mob is strategically located in Taman Desa, KL. (Pix: EatDrinkKL)
Walking into Ramen Mob, you will notice how the restaurant has created an ambience inspired by modern and traditional Japanese design, with spatial warmth that characteristic lighting techniques have to offer.
The kitchen is in the centre of the restaurant, signifying to diners that the food preparation space and the dining area are kept exceptionally clean.
More than a mere eatery, the interior of Ramen Mob can be defined as the evolution of minimalism and functionality. (Pix: Ramen Mob)
Its expansive menu covers various popular styles of ramen, such as miso, shio, shoyu, and tonkatsu.
Each guest fills out their online menu detailing how they want the ramen prepared.
The shiro chashu ramen is one of Ramen Mob’s best sellers. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Because Ramen Mob is known for their delicious tonkotsu ramen, diners usually opt for it to experience all the lusciousness that goes into it.
Tonkotsu, which means “pig bone”, is made by boiling pork meat and bones together,
The black fungus served in tonkotsu ramen has a low-calorie count, low-fat content, and is high in fibre. (Pix: Ramen Mob)
At Ramen Mob, they go the distance to boil a thick and hearty broth with a meaty flavour.
The rich pork bone broth is combined with flavourings like soy sauce, miso paste, salt, fried garlic, and spicy chilli oil.
The egg yolk in the tonkotsu ramen pairs nicely with the shiro (creamy pork broth) to make it creamier and give it an excellent, nuanced egg taste. (Pix: Ramen Mob)
The result is creaminess and milkiness with a layer of richness and bursts of umami with each spoonful.
Ramen Mob does a beautiful job recommending how to order your ramen for the perfect balance of flavours and spices for those unfamiliar with ramen.
Sweet corn tempura deep fried till crisp and golden brown. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Once you select your ramen preferences, there is a button on the menu that you can press, which will notify the chef to labour away diligently to prepare the delectable culinary creations.
And because timing is one of the critical elements to a fantastic tonkotsu experience, the chefs at Ramen Mob are swift in delivering your food.
Slurp on Ramen Mob’s hot & spicy Mala Ramen. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
Diners also love the mala ramen, which always leaves them feeling full and satisfied.
The beautiful layer of spice and heat from the sauce matches perfectly with the savouriness of the broth and vegetables.
The teriyaki kaarage donburi is a sweet and saucy dish of crispy bits of chicken covered in a sticky, savoury sauce sprinkled with toasted sesame seeds. (Pix: Ramen Mob)
The Buta Bara Donburi is a comfort food with soft, silky onsen egg adding flavour to everything. (Pix: Ramen Mob)
The long and tender noodles also provide a good amount of starch that balances the spice while absorbing the flavour from the broth.
At the same time, sliced pork (chashu) delivers additional savoury notes and breaks up each bite, so you’re getting more than a spoonful of broth paired with the noodles.
Golden brown and crispy tempura shrimp. (Pix: Ramen Mob)
Before you face down the ramen, the appetizers may call your name, such as delightful little bites of edamame (edible soybeans).
Ramen Mob offers alcoholic beverages such as sake which plays a vital role in heightening the umami, enhancing the taste and emphasising rich, savoury elements. (Pix: Fernando Fong)
We can attest that Ramen Mob is one of the best ramen restaurants in the city and is a must-have.
The steamed gyoza, or Japanese pan-fried dumplings, has a wonderfully crisp and tender texture. (Pix: ramen Mob)
If upwards of RM30 per person seems a fair price for the excellent ingredients at Ramen Mob, the conviction only grows once you start eating.
Chashu is pork belly gently braised and flavoured with sake, soy, and other aromatics until tender. (Pix: Ramen Mob)

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Malaysian Para-Athletes Won 50 Gold Medals At The 2023 Asean Para Games In Cambodia

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The Malaysian Paralympic Council (MPC) aimed to bring home 33 gold medals from the 2023 Asean Para Games (APG) in Cambodia.

However, the Malaysian para-athletes achieved more than that and brought home 50 gold medals, 38 silver medals, and 34 bronze medals!
The 144-member Malaysian contingent competed in 13 of the 14 sports and brought back 122 medals. They also finished fourth in the list of 11 participating countries.
2023 Malaysian APG contingent’s Chef-de-Mission (CDM) Noor Syahieda Mat Shah said their success can be attributed to selecting young and experienced athletes for the Cambodian mission.
Youth and Sports Minister Hannah Yeoh congratulated the para-athletes for their outstanding achievements.
Tahniah kepada semua atlet para Malaysia dan Majlis Paralimpik Malaysia atas kejayaan luar biasa di Cambodia. Target 33 pingat emas, pulang dengan 50! We celebrate all of you! @KBSMalaysia @anwaribrahim pic.twitter.com/Z1VjuYIoVL— Hannah Yeoh (@hannahyeoh) June 9, 2023
MCP President Datuk Seri Megat D Shahriman Zaharudin said the amazing achievement of the para-athletes proved to local sports fans that para-athletes can hold their ground and hoist the country’s flag at international competitions.
MPC said their para-athletes will not rest on their laurels and will work harder to maintain or improve their performances. The next big challenge awaiting the contingent is the Asian Para Games in Hangzhou, China, in October.
According to Malay Mail, Megat also hoped that the Youth and Sports Ministry can provide a bigger allocation to carry out development programmes for para-athletes.
Megat, learning from the Indonesian contingent, proposed that a special team be set up for each sport under the council to provide additional focus on athletes involved in their respective sports.

The reward for hard work
MPC secretary-general Datuk R. Subramaniam said a total reward of over RM1 million awaits the gold medal winners under the Sports Victory Prize Scheme (SHAKAM).
The individual event gold winner will take home RM20,000 followed by RM10,000 for the second gold and so on.
For team events with less than five people, the winners will be rewarded RM20,000 while team events with more than five people will receive RM5,000 each.
The highest reward will go to the country’s best athlete at the 2023 APG, Abd Halim Mohammad, who won five gold medals in swimming.

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Batuh Bijanji, An Short Animated Film Made By Two Sarawakian Girls Wins International Award

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Studying in a rural area in Sarawak with limited facilities did not stop two Year Five students from achieving international success when their animated short film won an award in Brazil.

Created by Macgres Sawet and Nabiatul Dania Zulfiqa Mohd Zulfadhli from Sekolah Kebangsaan (SK) Temong, Serian – the animated short film “Batuh Bijanji” or “The Promised Stone” won the Best Film By Popular Jury award for the primary school category in the Festival de Cinema Escola de Alvorada (FECEA), Brazil.
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Fun fact, the title is actually in the Bidayuh language, one of the many indigenous groups in Sarawak.
FECEA is the Alvorada International School Film Festival held in Brazil which recognizes the ‘audiovisual’ work at a schooling level.

Their achievement didn’t go unnoticed as the Sarawak state government has given an incentive of RM25,000 in recognition of their success in winning the award.
Based on reports from Berita Harian, the two represented not only their school but the nation when they competed against 30 other schools from all over the world.
The animated short film took around 10 days to shoot using the ‘rotoscoping’ technique that allows animators to trace on the recordings to produce animations that look visually realistic.
Below is their video that won the award:

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Dr M says Bumis waste money

Malays buy things that have nothing to do with the business when they get a loan of capital, says Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad.
â€œThe Bumiputeras still do not know how to handle or manage money, because money to them is something to spend, not to invest,â€ he said.
â€œMoney to them is something to spend, not to invest,â€ says Dr Mahathir(Pic Credit: TRP File Pic)
However, in an interview with Focus Malaysia, the worldâ€™s oldest head-of-state said he was pinning his hopes on the younger generation.
â€œThe younger people give us much hope but they must also remember that they are doing business to also reduce the disparity of income between the Bumiputera and the others.
â€œThe best thing is for the Malays to realize that only through business can they prosper and business requires discipline.â€ – Dr MahathirHe also explained why the current 30 per cent Bumiputera shareholding quota in listed companies should remain.
Dr Mahathir said Malays are overlooked when it comes to contracts from the private sector.
And, because his government does not engage in direct negotiations with companies, Malays would be overlooked when it comes to public sector contracts, too.“What you are going to see is greater disparity between the races,â€ he said.
The information in this article was compiled from:1. Focus Malaysia, March 30, 2019 (Racing against the clock)


Coughing On The Field Can Now Cost Football Players A Red Card

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It looks like the pandemic is changing the world in more ways than we would have figured.

The International Football Association Board (IFAB) has decided to introduce a rule that would give red cards to players who deliberately cough at opponents or referees during a match.
Apparently, the rule was added as part of the sport’s Covid-19 guidelines.
For those who are unfamiliar with the sport, in football, a player can be penalized for fouls and misconducts on the field. These actions can result in the referees cautioning the player with a yellow card or force them out of the game with a red card.
A referee with his cards of judgment.(90 MIN)
Based on the new guideline, the act of coughing on the field will be an offense under the game’s “using offensive, insulting or abusive language and/or gestures” rule.
Basically, referees would have the power to penalise a player and send them off the field for intentionally coughing on other people.
If the cough was accidental, or happened within a large enough distance between players, then the referee would not be inclined to take action.
Additionally if the “incident” was not “severe” enough to merit a red card, then the referee can warn players of “unsporting behavior”.
Reportedly the new rules would effectively be adapted into the English Premier League (EPL) and minor league games for the coming future.
The world of sports came to a crashing halt following global Covid-19 shutdowns. Countries including Malaysia are introducing measures to allow for sporting events to continue amid the pandemic.
Some countries have sporting events continued and attended by cardboard cutout of fans.(Time)

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24 Malaysian Higher Education Institutions In QS World University Rankings This Year

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Higher education institutions in Malaysia continue to excel in the Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2023.

Universiti Malaya (UM) led the way and maintained its place among the top 100 international universities for the fifth consecutive year.
Based on the QS Top University website, UM’s ranking, however, fell five spots as it is now ranked 70th in the QS World University Rankings 2023, released recently.
Institusi Pendidikan Tinggi di Malaysia terus kekal tersenarai dalam Quacquarelli Symonds (QS) World University Rankings 2023.Tahniah!#KeluargaMalaysia#MalaysiaPrihatin#KPTPrihatin#SejahteraIPT#MenangBersama#LindungDiriLindungSemua pic.twitter.com/L6rc87PrwO— Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (@MOHEOfficial) June 10, 2022
Among the assessment indicators used to determine scores are academic reputation, employer reputation, citations of each faculty, faculty-student ratios, international research networks and employment outcomes.
A total of 24 Malaysian institutions of higher learning were listed this year, with most improving their rankings.
Universiti Putra Malaysia jumped from 143 to 123, a jump of 20 steps, while Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia jumped from 144 to 129.
Universiti Sains Malaysia scored four points from 147 to 143, but Universiti Teknologi Malaysia’s position dropped from 191 to 203.
Heartiest congratulations 🎊 @uputramalaysia for achieving 123rd rank in the world and 2nd rank in Malaysia (QS world university ranking 2023). Time to rejoice 🥰😀😀 #weloveupm❤ #malaysiandairies❤ pic.twitter.com/tywqlKBST5— Balbir Singh (@balbir1313) June 9, 2022
The following is a list of the best universities in Malaysia (latest ranking 2022/2023):
1. Universiti Malaya (70) 2. Universiti Putra Malaysia (123) 3. Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (129) 4. Universiti Sains Malaysia (143) 5. Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (203) 6. Taylor’s University (284) 7. UCSI University (284) 8. Universiti Teknologi Petronas (361) 9. Universiti Utara Malaysia (481) 10. Management and Science University
Private Institutions Also Moving Up
Meanwhile, Taylor’s University was named the number one private university in Southeast Asia for three consecutive years, ranking 284th overall from 332nd last year.
UCSI rose from 347th to 284th, and the Petronas University of Technology moved from 414th place to 361st place.
The National University of Singapore (NUS) was named the leading university in Asia, followed by Peking University of China and Tsinghua University with 11th, 12th and 14th place, respectively, in the overall ranking.
The QS World University Rankings 2023 involves ratings of 1,422 institutions, an increase from 1,300 institutions last year.
Best Record Ever
This rating is one of the country’s highest achievements in the performance of HEIs, said the Minister of Higher Education, Datuk Noraini Ahmad.
According to the minister, 10 universities have managed to maintain stability every year.
Nine universities have managed to improve their position, while three universities have recorded declines and two universities are new entrants.
QS QUACQUARELLI SYMONDS AKUI KUALITI IPT MALAYSIA10 Jun 2022 / New York, USASebelum berlepas ke Turki bagi meneruskan lawatan kerja rasminya, delegasi Malaysia yang diketuai oleh YB Datuk Seri Dr Noraini Ahmad, Menteri Pengajian Tinggi telah mengadakan perbincangan bersama pic.twitter.com/2ekLUiI9LC— Kementerian Pengajian Tinggi (@MOHEOfficial) June 11, 2022
Some netizens have compared the rankings with that of the Malaysian Qualifications Agency (MQA) which have been under public scrutiny.
READ MORE: Ismail Sabri’s Honorary Medical Degree From Nihon University Isn’t Recognized By MQA
As the main quality assurance and accrediting body in Malaysia, MQA plays a vital role in assuring the quality of higher education in both public and private institutions.
Before Nihon suddenly appears in the MQA, would like to highlight Nihon isn’t in the QS Top Universities ranking. For context even black magic kit Universiti Malaysia Pahang is on that list in the top 1000 and there are unranked unis. No data found for a uni established in 1889? pic.twitter.com/Uekt8UKzTt— dzfrn (@alcremo) May 24, 2022
What is the QS World University Ranking?
QS World University Rankings is an annual publication of university rankings conducted by Quacquarelli Symonds (QS).
The QS system now consists of the whole and global-level subjects, along with five independent regions (Asia, Latin America, Europe and Central Asia, the Arab Region, and the BRICS).
It is the only international ranking that has received approval from the International Ranking Expert Group (IREG).
It is viewed as one of the most read, along with the Academic Ranking of World Universities and the Times Higher Education World University Rankings.

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Health Ministry Raids Beauty Saloon Offering Illegal Dentistry Services & Training In Setapak

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A 36-year-old single mother who operates a beauty salon that double down as a ‘dental clinic’  and training centre in Setapak told the authorities that she is only looking for ‘pocket money’ after her centre was raided by the Health Ministry yesterday.

“I know it is wrong but I see many people doing it, so what’s the problem if I want to look for pocket money?” she said.
Among the confiscated items during the four and a half hours raid are dental probes, dental fillings and nickel-titanium wire that is commonly used for braces.
Also seized was a desktop that was used to record certificates believed to have been issued to those that attended various illegal courses including veneer, whitening drip and platelet-rich plasma injections at the beauty parlour.
Health Ministry dental officer Dr Taufik Firdaus who led the raid said that based on a preliminary investigation, the beautician had not registered with the Malaysian Dental Council.
“We received a complaint … that the premises have been providing illegal dental treatments, hence we conducted our investigation before the raid.
“We found dental materials that can be used as evidence. The case will be charged under Section 4(1) of the Private Healthcare Facilities and Services Act,” Dr Taufik was quoted as saying by The Star.
Section 27 of the Act stipulated that an unregistered person is not allowed to establish, maintain, operate or provide a private medical clinic or private dental clinic.
Yesterday’s raid was done following a tip-off from The Star, which reported back in July that the beauty salon was found offering a handful of dental courses.
Those who attended the course would be issued participatory certificates.
The one-day crash courses, priced between RM1,500 and RM3,000, also provided students with a starter kit to help them kick-start their own business including mobile dental services.
The woman said that she herself had attended a one-day course provided by an Indonesian woman in Danau Murni, Taman Desa, Kuala Lumpur before beginning to offer her service.
“Locals are not that skilful, so I went to her class. It cost me about RM3,600 for a day course.
“After that, I set up my own business because there were a lot of requests. Also, many are doing it (providing veneer services), so I tried it myself to earn money as a single mother.
She added that she’s only offering the service as a part-time job.

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Another 159 New Covid-19 Patients In Malaysia

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Malaysia records 159 new Covid-19 cases in the country today, bringing the new total number of Covid-19 cases to 2,320.
The Health Ministry also reported that among the Covid-19 patients currently receiving treatment in hospitals, 73 are in ICU, of which 54 require ventilators as breathing assistance.
There has also been another death reported, bringing the death toll to 27 in Malaysia.
The 27th Covid-19 victim a 61-year-old male (patient 2,162). The deceased had a history of diabetes and hypertension. He was admitted to Hospital Tangkak in Muar, Johor on 24 March 2020 and was later transferred to Sultanah Fatimah Specialist Hospital, Muar on 25 March.Â
He died at 10.50am on 28 March 2020.
TRP sends our heartfelt condolences to the deceasedâ€™s loved ones. May he rest in peace.

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[Watch] Unhappy Malaysian Workers In SG Told To Go Home Without Salary

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The pandemic has decimated many businesses in Malaysia and those that are still surviving might be struggling to pay their employees and some workers don’t get paid at all. The same goes for Malaysians who are working across the straits in Singapore.

On Tuesday (13 October 2021), a Tiktok user @solah5817 posted a video showing a heated exchange between his colleagues and their Singaporean boss.
In the video, Solah5817 explained that employees who have just joined the company have yet to receive any pay.
When they inquired about the pending salary payments, the boss said, “Maybe on Thursday I let you know the outcome… I cannot say I pay or I don’t pay. I will see what I can do to help you and help myself. We must move along.”
Dissatisfied with the response, the workers pointed out that those who have gone back to Malaysia were not paid as well.
At this point, the boss bluntly told them to go home to Malaysia. “You don’t (be) like that. Not happy, never mind, go back to Malaysia. I welcome you to work, but if you are not happy with me, then never mind. You wanna play politics then go back to Malaysia and do it.”
The boss also stated that he’ll only pay the workers on “every third week of the month” and refused to issue a ‘black and white’ documentation.
When the boss started to walk away from the conversation, another man in a white construction jumpsuit told all the workers that the boss “will settle it.” He also mockingly told them to continue recording the encounter.

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Since the video went viral, a spokesperson from the Ministry of Manpower (MOM) told AsiaOne they were investigating the issue, which include a “discretionary bonus purportedly not given by the employer as well as other employment and salary-related matters.”
The Malaysian Trades Union Congress (MTUC) caught wind of the situation and stated that they’ll write to the Human Resources Ministry to investigate the case as well.
According to MTUC secretary-general Kamarul Baharin Mansor, a case like this should not have happened in a country like Singapore which has ratified the International Labour Organisation charter.
The Malaysia-Singapore Workers Task Force has appealed to the government to take action on the issue too.
“We will push the Malaysian government to get their high commission to act on this matter,” task force chairman Dayalan Sreebalan told FMT.
According to Sreebalan, none of the affected workers has approached the task force for help.  In light of this, he urged the unpaid workers who have returned to Malaysia to file police reports to the Singapore high commission.
“From my knowledge, they are still negotiating with the employer to get their wages paid,” he said.

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Two Penang Senior Citizens Duped Out Of More Than RM1 Million In Chinese Investment Scam

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Two Penang senior citizens lost almost RM1.34 million as they poured their hard-earned money into a non-existing investment scheme, New Straits Times reported.

According to the report, Wong Lum Yoke, 76, lost nearly RM570,000 while Kang Eng Thye, 58, lost nearly RM770,000.
Wong was allegedly cheated by a woman known as “Datin Neoh”, in her 50s, between 2019 and 2021 while Kang said that he was cheated by an “investment expert” named Lew, in his 60s, between 2016 and 2021.
The duo was part of a group of more than 40 investors that had been duped by syndicate members who offered investment bonds from the Chinese government, which promised a 10-fold return in USD to investors.
The alleged conmen too are believed to have been relocated to Kuala Lumpur.
Both victims had since lodged police reports after not seeing the return on their investment.
Wang, a retired civil servant, said that she had made more than 10 transactions into the woman’s account.
“When I first met the woman in 2019, my husband was suffering from cancer. I needed money to treat him.
“Sadly, my husband died a year later, and the money I invested with the woman was also gone just like that,” Wang was quoted as saying, adding that “Datin Neoh” even dared to ask her to increase her investments despite failing to fulfil her promise.
Meanwhile, Kang, a former teacher in the private sector, said that he lost all his life savings to the investment.
“I only got to know that I was cheated by the same syndicate as Wong when I came to ask MCA for help.
“I performed more than 70 transactions into Law’s account as he had promised multi-fold returns if we invested in the investment bond from China. I received nothing in return,” said Kang.
MCA Penang Public Services and Complaints Bureau chief Ooi Teik Liang said that the party would try to help both Wong and Kang in terms of the legal aspect, while also advising the public not to be blindfolded by investment opportunities that promised lavish returns.
In order not to fall prey to fraudulent investment schemes, the public is advised to check the given bank account number with the police’s Commercial Crime Investigation Department (CCID) website at https://ccid.rmp.gov.my/semakmule before transferring any money.
You can also key in suspicious telephone numbers to check if the number was used to dupe anyone.
The checking system is available in English, Bahasa Malaysia, Chinese and Tamil.
There have been 51,631 fraud cases resulting in more than RM1.61 billion in losses recorded between 2019 and 2021.
READ MORE: More Than RM1.6 Billion Lost To Online Scams Between 2019 And 2021, Says Deputy Minister

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Trailer Driver Involved In MRR2 Freak Accident Positive For Meth, Police Investigating For DUI

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The trailer driver who was involved in the incident along the the Middle Ring Road Two (MRR2) near Desa Tun Razak, Cheras yesterday was detained for driving under the influence.

This was after traces of methamphetamine was found in the urine sample of the 40-year-old driver and he was arrested and will be remanded under Section 15(1) of the Dangerous Drugs Act.
The police are also investigating the case under under Section 44(1) of the Road Transport Act for driving under the influence, Malay Mail reported.
Freak incident killed 2
An accident occurred yesterday along the MRR2 highway which killed 2 people after an iron scaffolding and frame collapsed onto the congested road during rush hour.
Based on reports by MalaysiaKini, the occupants were trapped for a few hours in the incident, with the  the driver and two other women managing to escape with injuries after being trapped for several hours.
The van driver, Muhd Fairus Mohd Yusof, 47, broke his left shoulder, damaged his lungs and suffered internal bleeding while the two other passengers, Zaitun Zainal, 54, injured her left leg, and Zakiyyah Yakop, 51, was injured in the left calf.
Police investigations pointed out the cause of the accident involved a trailer which was transporting an excavator which collided with a pedestrian bridge steel frame at the construction site at around 6 pm.
It’s reported by The Star that the Sungai Besi-Ulu Kelang Elevated Expressway (SUKE) developer denied affiliation with trailer driver and mentioned that he was driving a private vehicle.
Families wait for autopsy
The family of one of the victims are currently waiting for the results of the Covid-19 test before a post-mortem can be carried out, Utusan reported.
Maslinawati Abdullah, 43, Norhayati’s sister, said she was waiting for a call from the hospital to make a second identification.
She said the process might take a while and once the hospital has found that her sister is negative for Covid-19, then the autopsy process can be performed.

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Sabahans Returning Home Must Now Undergo Mandatory Quarantine At Designated Centres

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The Sabah government has announced mandatory 14-day quarantine for all returnees following a spike in local Covid-19 cases brought on by students returning home.
Malay Mail reports that returnees will undergo quarantine at gazetted centres instead of at home, as it was required earlier.
Sabah Health Department director Datuk Dr Christina Rundi said the decision was made in part due to some students who did not follow the stateâ€™s home quarantine directive.
Following the spike in the number of cases from returning Sabahans and the non-compliance from those required to undergo home quarantine, we are amending the SOP to curb the spreading of the virus.Datuk Dr Christina Rundi, Sabah Health Department director.
Datuk Dr Christina Rundi, Sabah Health Department director.(Credit: Facebook)
On 11 May, Monday, 10 new cases were detected in Sabah, including students returning from Peninsular Malaysia.
The virus was detected in two students from the same local university who had undergone screening before being allowed to go home. Dr Christina explains this means that it is now a new Covid-19 cluster as there are 3 cases from the same source.
With the new directive in place, all returnees are required to undergo testing at entry points or at the nearest government facility.
Only those who have had health checks, assessed for possible infection risks and had their home facilities evaluated will be allowed to undergo home quarantine.
Sabahâ€™s latest Covid-19 tally stands at 330 with 35 active cases.

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Here’s What A “Confidence And Supply Agreement”, That MUDA Wants Instead Of A State Of Emergency, Actually Means

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The politicking in Malaysia has reached great heights in the midst of the Covid-19 pandemic. Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin is reportedly seeking a state of emergency which would grant him absolute executive powers.

Instead, while the Agong is meeting with the other Sultans to discuss the request from the Prime Minister, other politicians have come forward to raise concerns over the drastic move.
Some Opposition MPs say Muhyiddin has banked on this move to pass the Budget 2021 in parliament as he has a razor-thin majority of support and is evidently not confident that the budget can pass.
Many, most notably the youth party MUDA, have argued that state of emergency, or darurat, is unnecessary. If Muhyiddin’s main need is to merely pass the budget, the confidence and supply arrangement can be put in place, as suggested by Muar MP Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman.
Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman, Member of Parliament Muar. (Credit: Yusof Mat Isa/Malay Mail)
What it is:
The confidence and supply arrangement is a political arrangement in a hung parliament in which an opposition party agrees not to vote against a minority government to pass votes of confidence or budgetary matters.
The arrangement is merely that: an arrangement, without the political obligations that comes with a full-blown coalition. Opposition parties, while agreeing to vote in support of the minority government, can still oppose other legislation.
What it means:
With this arrangement, it will not be necessary for Muhyiddin to call for a state of emergency, nor for the Agong and Sultans to congregate to discuss it, thus avoiding confusion and chaos for the general public.
The Agong is going to have decision fatigue after this weekend.(Credit: Instagram/Istana Negara)
Instead, the arrangement will provide Muhyiddin the opportunity to get his budget passed in Parliament, though it will also mean acknowledging that his party currently controls a minority government.
However, it would also mean a relatively more stable government to fully focus on the Covid-19 situation in the country.
What next?
Currently, Malaysia is holding its breath. The Agong has yet to make a decision, Muhyiddin has yet to make an announcement, and the rakyat can only sit and wait.

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Drive-thru #Lawan Protest With Black Flags Draw Investigations From Police

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Over the weekend, a #Lawan convoy protest that happened throughout the country caught the attention of police, who have called in at least 20 activists and protestors for their involvement in the movement.

The black flag convoy was organised by Secretariat Solidarity Rakyat (SSR), ahead of another #Lawan rally scheduled for 31 July 2021.
On Saturday, 24 July, protestors in various states took to their cars to rendezvous at meeting points with large black flags.
New law: Duduk dalam kereta salah? More than 30 participants of #Lawan Convoy got called up by police in various states. The price that we need to pay for expressing our disappointment towards the failed governance. #SemuaSalah pic.twitter.com/TzV71gDoJJ— Calvin Yeoh 杨银永 🇲🇾 (@calvinyeoh43) July 24, 2021
The #Lawan movement is an expression of public anger protesting the “failures and mishandlings of the pandemic by the government”.
Besides Kuala Lumpur, concurrent convoys were held in Batu Pahat, Johor; Padang Serai, Kedah; Melaka; Penang; Kuantan and Temerloh, Pahang; Kota Kinabalu, Sabah; Kuching, Sarawak; Ipoh, Perak; and Kuala Langat in Selangor.
#KonvoiLawanHappening across Malaysia right now!Stay safe. Pay mind to the rules and call the number given for legal aid if you’re being reprimanded or held by the authorities. Join https://t.co/bt0lujagNZ for instant updates for everything #LawanConvoy update thread 👇🏽 pic.twitter.com/POCpl7xA78— MISI: Solidariti (@MSolidariti) July 24, 2021
The day before that, the police warned that stern action would be taken against those who participated in the convoy, as well as the July 31 rally to indicate objection towards the government.
As such, after the convoy, more than 30 participants and organisers were called up for investigations regarding adherence to the SOPs.
@matshatry @TharmaPillai dan 4 lagi dipanggil untuk siasatan pagi ini di Balai Polis Traverse. Kita tak akan tunduk dan undur!Solidariti dan #Lawan pic.twitter.com/gDnXnCuste— Asraf Sharafi🏴 (@SharafiAsraf) July 25, 2021
However, after six hours of questioning, the protestors were released.
After almost 6 hours of questioning, the #LAWAN protestors are out! Terima kasih para peguam yang be kerja keras untuk memberi bantuan 🏴 pic.twitter.com/sBJrA2A5N9— Qyira #Lawan🏴 (@takterqyira) July 25, 2021
A separate police report not related to #Lawan was lodged over the government’s alleged mishandling of the pandemic as well, led by activist and lawyer Ambiga, Datin Marina Mahathir, and 7 opposition MPs.
READ MORE: Police Report Over Government’s Alleged Mismanagement Of The Pandemic Lodged By MPs And Activists

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Singaporean Lawyer Jailed Two Weeks For Causing The Death Of Malaysian Motorcyclist

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A lawyer was sentenced to two weeks in jail on Friday (29 April) for causing the death of a motorcyclist in an accident on Singapore’s Ayer Rajah Expressway (AYE) in 2018.

Singaporean media reported that Laurence Goh Eng Yau’s car skidded off the side of Wong Yew Wai’s motorcycle as he turned to avoid colliding with the vehicle in front of him.
The impact of the collision caused Wong’s motorcycle to slide into the lorry’s lane, thus being run over by the truck.
The deceased, 33, was pronounced dead at the scene.
The scene of the accident along Ayer Rajah Expressway in Singapore on 12 Sep, 2018. (Photo: SGRoadBlocks/Traffic News Telegram)
Goh, now 57, pleaded guilty to one count of reckless driving earlier this month.
He admitted failing to ensure proper traffic conditions and keeping a safe distance from the car in front of him at the time.
Based on a search on Singapore’s Law Ministry website, Goh runs a law firm.
The accident happened near exit 7A at AYE at around 5.20 pm, 12 September 2018.
After a sudden turn, two more cars behind him collided with each other and collided with two cars in front.
Deputy Chief Justice S Jennifer Marie on Friday also handed down a sentence banning Goh from driving for five years.
Those convicted of causing death as a result of negligent acts, without intent to cause death, can be imprisoned for up to two years, fined or both.
People Protest The Judge’s Decision
Outrage poured in across social media following Friday’s indictment.
There was disappointment and surprise as netizens condemned the indictment as a major miscarriage of justice.
Some felt that Goh was basically getting away with murder.

Same But Different
The case drew reference to the situation of Sam Ke Ting, who drove into a group of teenagers riding on ‘basikal lajak’ (illegally modified bicycles) at 3am and killed eight of them.
She was sentenced to six years’ jail and RM6,000 fine for reckless driving.
The court had allowed Sam’s application to stay the execution of the jail sentence and  fine imposed by the High Court on 13 April.
She is also released on bail of RM10,000 with one surety pending the hearing of her appeal.
READ MORE: [Breaking] Sam Ke Ting Allowed To Leave Prison After Public Outrage Over ‘Basikal Lajak’ Court Ruling
The incident has sparked much discussion about what makes up reckless driving and who is at fault.
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Unscheduled Water Disruption In Klang Valley Due To Water Pollution

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Klang Valley is experiencing an unscheduled water disruption today as four water treatment plants in Selangor have reportedly been shut down due to pollution.

Syarikat Pengurusan Air Selangor Sdn Bhd (Air Selangor) reportedly detected pollution in raw water resources this morning and shut down the Rantau Panjang water treatment plant (WTP) at 7.15am.
Later at 9am, operations at phases 1, 2 and 3 (WTP SSP1, WTP SSP2 and WTP SSP3) were also suspended.
This has resulted in a total of 1,292 places across seven areas in the Klang Valley experiencing unscheduled water supply disruption since 10am.
Affected locations include Kuala Lumpur, Petaling, Klang/Shah Alam, Kuala Selangor, Hulu Selangor, Gombak and Kuala Langat.
Air Selangor corporate communication head Elina Baseri released a statement saying they were currently working with the Selangor Water Management Authority to resolve the matter.
Gangguan bekalan air tidak berjadual berikutan henti tugas LRA SSP1, SSP2, SSP3 dan Rantau Panjang.

Senarai…Posted by Air Selangor on Wednesday, 2 September 2020
However, as of 11.30am, pollution was still detected in Sungai Selangor.
To assist residents and businesses in the area, Air Selangor will be dispatching mobile water tankers to all the affected areas, with hospitals and dialysis centeres being prioritised.
Consumers in need of water supply for emergencies may contact Air Selangor by calling 15300 or WhatsApping 019-2800919 and 019-2816793 for assistance.
Meanwhile, for updates on the unscheduled water supply disruption, consumers can visit all of Air Selangor’s communication platforms, such as their Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
Consumers have also been advised to be frugal in their water use until the matter is resolved.

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