Experts worried by unemployment among M’sia’s female graduates

The level of unemployment among Malaysian female graduates is raising concerns among experts.

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Data collected from the first quarter of 2019 by the Department of Statistics Malaysia found there were currently over 500,000 unemployed youths in the country who are actively seeking employment, out of which some 170,000 are women.
What’s even more troubling regarding this high number of unemployment is that the majority of those who remain jobless are characterized in the B40 income group, or the â€˜bottom 40%’, which is comprised of households making less than RM3,000 a month.

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This means the majority of unemployed women out there are those who are in desperate need of income in order to provide for themselves and their families.
Why is such a thing happening?
Looking at the unemployment data collected from 2017 to 2018, Universiti Kebangsaan Malaysia (UKM) sociology lecturer, Anuar Ahmad notes that a simple conclusion can be made where the higher an individualâ€™s education level is, the greater their chances of being unemployed.

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According to Anuar Ahmad, it is easier for those with lower credentials and education levels to get jobs rather than their counterparts who have gone through the trouble of completing their studies at university, and that it is way easier to attain low-grade employment – as hard-labors or in the service sector – than more specialized high paying jobs.
Then are my qualifications useless?
Well according to the Malaysian Employers Federation (MEF) just having a certificate is no longer enough to ensure oneâ€™s place in the workforce.

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Given the high number of graduates scheduled to enter the workforce each year, MEF executive director Datuk Shamsuddin Bardan explains that graduates have to fiercely compete with each other in order to secure employment and that having the right attitude and communication skills are just as important, or even more so than simply looking good on your resume.
Are wages too low?
If not being able to find a job was troubling enough, graduates are also faced with the dilemma of choosing a career which is simply worth it.
According to Labour Department (JTK) employment director Mustaffa Kamal Bawaihi, most graduates who come from rural and non-urban centres of Malaysia generally prefer to stay and find occupations in their own towns and states rather than migrating to the city.
This was because of the low salary and wages that are offered by employers, which aren’t enough compared to the high cost of living in urban areas.

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Mustaffa Kamal said that because of such low offers, most graduates opt to venture into careers that are initially different from what they have studied, in order to make a decent living.
Graduates are unskilled?
While concerns about the growing number of unemployed graduates are more than warranted, there were also those that call into attention how ill-prepared most Malaysian youths are in entering the workforce.

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Commenting on this was Wonderland Primary Sdn Bhd executive director Leny Adam who said that most graduates do not have the necessary skills required to do effective work which in turn hinders the companyâ€™s ability to perform.
Leny Adam said that graduates must learn to adapt and accommodate themselves to any situation in order to be seen as a valuable productive member of the workforce and not be negative towards reprimand and criticism that they receive.

So what do you guys think?
Are there more underlying causes to the increasing number of unemployed graduates, especially women in Malaysia?
Share your thoughts in the comments.

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Everyone works more, but women are still in charge of being social

A recent report from The Conversation suggests that everyone now works a lot more than they should.
A long-term study conducted by Life Patterns tracked young adults aged 23 years old from 2011 until 2017, when they were 29 years old.
They found that on a whole, this group were working outside of standard hours: including nights, public holidays, and weekends. Only an average of 30% of the working force actually works the standard 9-5 shifts.
This means that 70% of the workforce works more than their standard hours!
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Frankly, this is probably why most of us are struggling with stress, anxiety, and burnout.
Interestingly, the study notes that this translates to a change in social behaviour as well. Since most people are working at all kinds of odd hours, social bonds have become weaker.
Sitcoms like to portray a group of friends who always manage to meet up regularly as a part of life, but when has that ever happened for you without a lot of prior planning?
The study also notes that while there was a lot more planning done in messaging group chats, people are meeting less in person.
We’ve got a Whatsapp group and last week I just asked, ‘Is anyone free on Saturday?’. There’s been a few saying ‘Oh I could potentially do that.’ but nothing’s set in stone yet. Often when it actually comes around it doesn’t work out. There’s a lot of people who can’t, generally because of work commitments.One of the study participants to The Conversation
It takes a lot more effort and luck to be able to meet up with friends and family while you give them 100% attention without needing to worry about work.
Many times, people will still do a bit of work even during social settings. (Yes, replying emails and participating in work group chats is, in fact, work!)
The study also notices that in an established relationship, the woman would often automatically take on the role of scheduling social gatherings that includes both her and her partner.
This includes scheduling with friends, family, or just chores.


Netizens Criticise Opposition MP For Paying Interns Only RM900 In Allowances, But He Explains Why

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Opposition Members of Parliament (MPs) Syed Saddiq Syed Abdul Rahman and Ong Kian Ming received some criticism when netizens found out that interns employed with the Federal Government and/or with political parties were only getting paid an average of RM900 a month in allowances for their work.

Recently, Muar MP Syed Saddiq shared on Twitter about how he managed to get the Cabinet of Ministers to reintroduce allowances amounting to a minimum of RM900 for interns serving in the government back when he was the Youth and Sports Minister – among other achievements he managed during his time as an elected representative.
Appreciate the criticism. I must do better.Isu dasar saya berjaya laksanakan,✅x3 Pindaan Perlembagaan. Undi18/Calon18/UndiAutomatic.✅Pindaan Akta Belia (Dari 40 ke 30)✅Paid Interns (Sektor kerajaan, Minimum ~RM900)✅RM6.5Billion Jobs stimulus package.(Thread)1/3 https://t.co/5pcfRyARz1— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) January 1, 2022
The tweet got a reply from Bangi MP Kian Ming who vouched that the program implemented by the Cabinet was indeed in effect and that because of the decision, he was personally paying his interns, who haven’t graduated yet, an allowance of RM900 a month instead of only RM500 like he did before.
He explained that the proposal would have set the benchmark for how much government-linked companies (GLC) and other social responsible corporations should fairly pay their interns.
I can vouch for the RM900 per month for the interns. This is what I pay my interns now who haven’t graduated yet. B4 @SyedSaddiq‘s proposal, I used to pay them RM500 as an allowance. This would have set the benchmark for GLCs & also other socially responsible corporations. https://t.co/sphfWYjSO4— Ong Kian Ming 🇲🇾 (@imokman) January 2, 2022
However, the remarks made by both MPs didn’t really sit well with Malaysians online who feel that the amount was still terribly low.
Good question.RM900?seriously..Dia gubal kat Negara Wakanda ke that time.— SM Faurough (@CohibaSm) January 2, 2022
People shared their experiences of getting paid more during their internships at private companies and expressed their dissatisfaction that RM900 simply wasn’t sufficient for interns to survive in current times.
Mine also 1k back in 2019.— Hannah Reed 🏴 (@itshannahreed) January 2, 2022
Rm900? Can live meh? Can pay bills meh? Got no brain ar?— Xanax (@XanzLil) January 2, 2022
Some also share other benefits that they apparently received during their internships which included healthcare plans, travel allowances and other advantages.
However, there were those who are of the opinion that RM900 was still plenty for interns.
RM900 allowance for interns is plenty. It’s called an internship for a reason — a short stint to gather work experience from a position of zero work experience.— Marc (@batijcram) January 3, 2022
A number of commenters also asked if the reintroduction of the intern allowance program really did become a reality since (you know) the Pakatan Harapan (PH) government fell in 2020.
on paper jelaa, implementation belum— Waibie 🧔🏻🇲🇾 (@faiqwaibie) January 2, 2022
In response to the criticism and concerns, Kian Ming provided an explanation as to why his interns were only getting paid around RM900.
In a follow-up Twitter thread, the former International Trade and Industry Deputy Minister went on to describe that the reason was that the Opposition did not receive any Federal Government funding to pay off interns and that had he had to pay for his own interns out of pocket.
The MP wrote that back when he first became an elected representative in 2013, he received “zero” Federal Government funding.
The funds he did receive from the State Government, which amounted to RM50,000, went to paying his full-time staff.
This was the reason why he only paid his interns RM500 a month, and he went on to explain that he had to personally raise money to pay full-time staff and other office expenses then too.
“I made it clear to my interns that what they were getting from me was an allowance, not a salary.” he justified by saying that most of his interns were students and wanted to work with him for experience and not the pay.
He continued to share that back when he was a Minister, his interns were paid under the Federal Government’s “Daily Part-Time Worker” scheme, in which interns were paid based on their qualifications and can amount to RM100 a day.
I did not have to raise additional funds to pay my interns then.Bangi MP Ong Kian Ming via Twitter
But when the PH government was ousted later in 2020, Kian Ming returned to paying his interns out of pocket as the Federal Government allocation was no more.
The MP said that between May to December 2021, he had to raise more than RM30,000 to pay his non-graduate interns an allowance of RM900 and his graduate interns RM1,200 a month.
“I think I have a decent record of treating my interns well and giving them a good learning experience. The RM900 monthly allowance is not the main point of interning with me. You can ask any of my interns in 2021 and before that to verify their experience,” wrote the MP in his tweet and said that he’d made sure that all of his interns received the exposure they needed.
Read Kian Ming’s full explanation on Twitter, by following the thread below.
1) Thread on RM900 allowance for my interns. Firstly, I am not a company or a GLC. When I first took in interns as an elected rep in 2013, I was getting ZERO federal govt funding. All of my state govt funding of RM50k went to my full time staff salaries. Hence RM500 as allowance.— Ong Kian Ming 🇲🇾 (@imokman) January 3, 2022
In 2020, the PH government agreed to reintroduce allowance payments for industrial training programs or internships with the government.
Later, it was announced that these allowances would be increased from RM1.60 an hour to RM5 an hour.
The increase basically meant that government interns would get paid a sum of RM900 a month instead of the previous RM300.
Read More: Govt interns entitled to RM900 allowance per month starting Sept 1

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Sabah Blood Banks Are Drying Up, Here’s How You Can Help

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Sabah is in desperate need of blood with supplies estimated only to last for the next 2 weeks.

As of writing, the entire state is depending on just 1,350 units of blood left in its blood banks.
The Sabah State Government Covid-19 task force explained that the state’s blood usage exceeds the amount of blood donated by the public.
Sabah’s Malaysian Red Crescent Society (MRCS) also revealed that 3 major blood banks in the state were temporarily closed in October 2020 after hospital staff were suspected of coronavirus infection.
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MRCS also said that the state had to depend on supplies from Kuala Lumpur and Sarawak, twice, requesting a total 1450 pints of blood in March and September 2020.
This bloody supply and demand problem is attributed to disruptions in blood collection activities due to the Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) enforced in the state as well as public fear of donating blood during the pandemic.
Nationwide shortage
The pandemic coupled with the Movement Control Order (MCO) has placed pressure on the national healthcare system.
Though the blood bank has not dried up yet, since late March the Health Ministry (MOH) and the National Blood Centre (PDN) plead to Malaysians to donate blood to replenish and maintain the country’s stock.
This is simply because around 80% of Malaysia’s blood reserves comes from donations made by its citizens and is an essential commodity used to treat the ill.
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Health officials assured Malaysians that the national blood donation process remains safe during the pandemic.
Despite nationwide lockdowns and the current CMCO imposed in the Klang Valley, Seremban and Sabah, blood donation drives are still being held regularly across the country.
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For those in Sabah who would like to donate their blood, Sabah MRCS will be organizing 4 blood donation drives in Kota Kinabalu for the entire month of November, every day of the week, from 9am to 4pm at the following locations;
Queen Elizabeth Hospital II (QEH 2)Sabah Community Services Council officeSabah Thalassaemia Association office
PDN’s blood collection centers and ad-hoc blood drives in the Klang Valley will also be open throughout the CMCO;
National Blood Centre, Jalan Tun RazakMonday – Friday: 7.30am – 8pmSaturday, Sunday and public holidays: 8am – 8pm
Puspanita Blood Donation Suite, Presint 10, PutrajayaMonday – Sunday:  10am – 6pm
Midvalley Donation Suite, Mezzanine Level, Level 3 (Next to Daiso)Monday – Sunday: 10am – 9pm
Members of the public simply need to fill out an online appointment form to schedule when and where to make donations directly with PDN, HERE.
For more information, visit PDN’s official website or social media channels.

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Sabah blood banks running critically low


New Covid-19 Cluster Identified After One Person Who Travelled To Italy Caused 37 Infections & 5 Deaths

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Brace yourself Malaysia, the Health Ministry has identified a new cluster of Covid-19 infections.
During the daily press conference on Covid-19 updates, Health Director General Datuk Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah revealed that one patient who returned from Italy had caused 37 infections.
The source of this â€˜Italy Clusterâ€™ is Case 1,580 – a woman from Kuching, Sarawak who had been to Italy but did not disclose this information upon her return.
Though she carried the coronavirus, she was asymptomatic and is believed to have ignored the 14-day quarantine order.
This led to her spreading the virus to at least 37 people, eventually leading to 5 deaths and one in critical condition requiring ventilation. Among the 5 fatalities included a family of 3 that perished.

The 5 victims were Case 1,031, Case 1,032, Case 1,006, Case 2,850, and Case 2,210.
Case 1,031 is a 79-year-old Malaysian woman. Her 49-year-old son (Case 1,006) and 40-year-old daughter (Case 1,032) have also died of the disease.
It was previously reported that the 79-year-old victim was only found to be positive of Covid-19 after her death at a private medical centre in Kuching.
Case 2,850 – a 56-year-old man – and Case 2,210 – 72 year-old man –  were close contacts of Case 1,031.
According to Dr Noor Hisham, this cluster has involved infections up to the third generation.
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The first case was discharged from the ward even though they were positive, but because serology was used, the result was negative. When itâ€™s negative, we discharge patients. The patient went home and infected a family. One case alone can infect up to 37 people. This caused deaths.Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General via Code Blue.
Returning Malaysians May Cause Rise In Cases
As Covid-19 rages across the globe with 180 countries recording infections, the Health Ministry is warning of a surge from imported cases.
Iâ€™m worried because if imported cases are not managed well, we (might) get an exponential spike in the number of cases in mid-April because the incubation period is about two weeks.Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, Health Director General via Bernama.
The concern is legitimate as China, which was initially recording a drop in infections last month, is now battling a surge of Covid-19 cases brought from overseas.
So the Health Ministry is practically begging at this point for the public to provide honest and accurate information on any history of travelling overseas as well as close contact with confirmed Covid-19 cases and any gatherings announced by the ministry as related to infection transmission.
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While returning Malaysians were instructed to undergo 14-days quarantine when the Movement Control Order (MCO) was implemented on 18th March, it was only made compulsory beginning 3rd April.
Malaysians returning from abroad are now brought straight from the airport to designated quarantine centres to undergo their compulsory 14-day quarantine.
To date, 752 people returning from overseas were being quarantined in selected hotels where 8 are undergoing further testing for displaying symptoms related to Covid-19.

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CMCO Extended For KL, Selangor, P. Pinang, Johor And Kelantan To 31 March

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The Conditional Movement Control Order (CMCO) is being extended till 31 March 2021 for Kuala Lumpur, Selangor, Pulau Pinang, Johor and Kelantan.

PKPB BAGI NEGERI-NEGERI BERIKUT BERKUATKUASA 19 HINGGA 31 MAC 2021 KECUALI BAGI NEGERI SARAWAK BERKUATKUASA 16 HINGGA 29 MAC 2021 pic.twitter.com/9ey3spK7sn— MAJLIS KESELAMATAN NEGARA (@MKNJPM) March 16, 2021
The CMCO will also be extended for Sarawak from 16 March to 29 March 2021, said Senior Minister (Security) Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob in his briefing today.
However, he said three states will change status from being under the CMCO to Recovery Movement Control Order (RMCO) from 19 March to 31 March 2021.
They are Perak, Kedah – except for Kuala Muda and Kulim which remain under CMCO, and Negeri Sembilan – except for Seremban also under CMCO.
PKPP BAGI NEGERI-NEGERI BERIKUT BERKUATKUASA 19 HINGGA 31 MAC 2021 pic.twitter.com/DxqKHu1qoF— MAJLIS KESELAMATAN NEGARA (@MKNJPM) March 16, 2021
States that are currently and will continue to be under RMCO are Perlis, Melaka, Pahang, Terengganu, the Federal Territories of Putrajaya and Labuan, and Sabah – except for Nabawan which remains under MCO.
Interdistrict travel is allowed except for Sabah and Sarawak, but interstate travel is still not allowed.
Bazar Ramadhan and Bazar Aidilfitri will be allowed to operate across the country and Tarawih prayers will also be allowed in congregations at mosques and suraus.
However, the number of people allowed to attend will be subject to the decisions of the respective state religious authorities.

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GE15: Early Voting Records High Turnout

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Early voting for the 15th General Election (GE15) kicked off at 8am this morning for a total 265,531 registered voters.

They are made up of the security forces and their spouses, among others.
As at 1pm, the Election Commission (EC) reported that voter turnout was at 78 per cent.
Candidates have also been making their rounds, visiting some of the 578 early voting centres nationwide.
Barisan Nasional’s (BN) Sungai Buloh MP hopeful Khairy Jamaluddin shared some photographs of him observing the early voting process at the Kampung Baru Subang police station. He also visited the Sungai Buloh army camp.
Harakah Daily on Twitter shared a photograph of Perikatan Nasional’s (PN) Titiwangsa candidate Dr Rosni Adam stopping by to meet some early voters in the constituency.
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Terengganu Teen Charged With Murdering Newborn Allowed Bail

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The Court of Appeal has allowed bail for a teenager charged with murdering her newborn son while the case is pending.

According to Malay Mail, the bail is set at RM20,000 with one surety with a local bailor.
A three-member bench chaired by Yaacob Md Sam said there was merit in the application filed by the girl, who’s now 15 years and two months old.
She was present for the hearing with her 47-year-old mother, a hotel employee.
She was charged with murdering her newborn baby at a house in Seri Bandi, Kemaman in Terengganu on 8 February 2022.
READ MORE: Newborn Baby Stabbed In Terengganu, Underaged Mother And Possible Rape Victim Detained By Police
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Harian Metro reported that the bail conditions only come into effect after the girl completes her psychiatric evaluation in Hospital Permai, Tampoi in Johor.
The teen girl and the bailor must report to the Cukai police station by the first week of every month and be present for all court proceedings unless the court decides otherwise.
She’s also barred from going overseas unless she gets approval from the court where her case is being conducted.
Before the hearing of the bail application started, Justice Yaacob made an order that the girl’s identity should not be disclosed.
What happened before this?
Prior to this, her bail application was rejected by the magistrate and the High Court but she was ordered to undergo a psychiatric evaluation.
When the case gained public attention, there were also criticisms regarding the detention conditions for the teen girl.
On 18 February, the Attorney-General’s Chambers (AGC) said it wasn’t too late to review the murder charge against the girl under Section 302 of the Penal Code for murder, which carries a death penalty if found guilty, based on new information.
Investigations revealed that the teenager could be a rape victim as well.
READ MORE: Police Hunts For Man Who Allegedly Raped A 15YO, Suhakam Criticises Teen Mum’s Detention Condition
In the early proceedings, lawyer Ramkarpal Singh said bail should be allowed because the girl is a victim of statutory rape and needed to be protected.
The Malay Mail reported that he said there was no reasonable ground to believe that she committed murder.
At best, he said she committed infanticide under Section 309A of the Penal Code, which carries a maximum 20 years jail sentence.
Harian Metro reported that individuals under the age of 18 who are found guilty cannot be sentenced to death under Section 97(2) of the Children’s Act 2001.
The death penalty will be replaced with a jail term as decided by the Yang di-Pertuan Agong, Sultan or Yang Dipertua Negeri.

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Dead fish floating in Ara Damansara river, residents extremely concerned

Concerned citizen Craig was shocked when he looked out the window of his condo to see thousands of dead fish floating down the Damansara river last Saturday, 13th July.

His condo, Aragreen Residences, is right next to the Damansara river. The river is a thriving ecosystem as Craig reports seeing large birds like kingfishers and even river otters feeding at the river.
Craig, an Ara Damansara resident for 3 years, says he and his 6-year-old son loves waking up every weekend and watch the wild life in the river.
“It’s the perfect eco system,” he tells The Rakyat Post, claiming that the river is home a many kinds of large and small fish such as tilapia, catfish, and peacock bass.

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It’s distressing for him to witness this destruction of a wonderful piece of nature, which is already rare in the city. He’s never seen anything like this before.
“The smell of dead fish was everywhere in our basement car parks.” he claims.

The next day, he was further upset that even more fish turned up dead, possibly washed away by the heavy rain in the afternoon.
When we reached out to Craig, he expressed his concerns over the unknown cause of the dead fishes, especially since people like to fish there during the weekends. He is worried that there may be poison or pollution that is destroying the river’s eco-system.
Other citizens also took to social media to report seeing the dead fishes in the Damansara River as well.

He has already reached out to Lembaga Urus Air Selangor (LUAS) regarding this matter, but the cause is still unknown.
He also said that the Aragreen Residences management body has taken water samples for testing as well.
We urge anyone who has information to reach out to LUAS or to us on our Facebook or Twitter accounts.

Update: According to The Star, pollution from sewage waste water is believed to be the cause behind the mass fish deaths. The Indah Water Konsortium Sdn Bhd (IWK) plant is believed to be the source of contamination.
 Selangor Environment, Green Technology, Science, Technology and Innovation and Consumer Affairs Committee chairman Hee Loy Sian has already instructed LUAS to take immediate action. Higher readings of Ammoniacal Nitrogen was found in collected water samples.
Contractors have been notified to clean up the river and legal action would be taken under the Environmental Quality (Sewage) Regulations 2009.


KL is getting more expensive to live in, rising 4 spots on worldâ€™s most expensive cities list

You know, weâ€™ve always complained about how curry puff is no longer 30 cents, or how our morning nasi lemak bungkus is creeping closer to RM3. Even Tiger biscuits are no longer RM1!

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Turns out, the annual Cost of Living Survey just released by Mercer showed Kuala Lumpur rising FOUR places on their world’s most expensive cities list.
Kuala Lumpur which was previously on the 145th spot is now at 141.

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Thatâ€™s right. Worst fears = CONFIRMED.

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The survey calculates and compares the cost of living and housing of different cities around the globe. The rankings also show how currency fluctuations and shifts in the prices of goods and services can affect purchasing power.
Factors included for cost of living calculations include the
following:

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However, itâ€™s not all bad news!
Malay Mail reported that KL didnâ€™t experience a rise in prices, but currency fluctuations resulted in the Ringgit declining against the US Dollar by 4%. KLâ€™s rise in position was also due to the movement of other cities.
In comparison to our neighbours, KL is doing pretty okay with Singapore at No 3 (!), Jakarta at No 105, Bangkok at No 40 and Manila at No 109.

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Interestingly, KL was ranked higher than Glasgow in Scotland (145), Belfast in Northern Ireland (158) and Ottawa in Canada (161). (*hint* *hint* if youâ€™re planning to move abroad someday. Or even go for a holiday.)
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In case youâ€™re wondering, the worldâ€™s most expensive city is Hong Kong while Tokyo is the second. If youâ€™re planning to visit these places anytime soon, youâ€™ve been warned.

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While Mercer says prices in Kuala Lumpur did not rise, the Consumer Price Index of May 2019 by the Malaysian Statistics Department showed that it has increased by 0.2% compared to last year.

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The main categories that contributed to the increases included Housing, Water, Electricity, Gas & Other Fuels (+1.8 per cent), Food & Non-Alcoholic Beverages (+1.2 per cent) and Education (+1.2 per cent).
What do you think? Do you feel that KL is getting more expensive?

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If you’re concerned about your spending habits, check out this article: Making more money but saving less? You have lifestyle creep.


How The Founder Of Mother’s Day Ended Up Hating The Holiday

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Mother’s Day is celebrated by many across the world as a day to honour and appreciate our moms for all that they do. It seems like such a small feat in the face of the sacrificial duties of a mother, but really, the least we can do is to show our gratitude at least for one day.

Although it might seem arbitrary to buy a bouquet of flowers or a box of chocolates for our moms, the commercialisation of Mother’s Day (or most holidays, really) has led us to believe that the best way to show our appreciation is by indulging in capitalist agendas.
But is this really a bad thing?
Turning Love Into Profits
For starters, the person responsible for the creation of Mother’s Day actually despised the holiday six years later when she saw that it was slowly becoming a means for companies to capitalise on.
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The first official Mother’s Day celebration was held in 1908 in West Virginia, America, when a woman named Anna Jarvis decided that it was imperative to commemorate the sacrifices a mother makes for her children. Following the death of her own mother in 1905, Anna persisted to make the holiday official and successfully managed to do so when President Woodrow Wilson established the second Sunday in May as Mother’s Day in 1912.
However, she soon realised that card companies, florists and other merchants were profiting off this holiday, taking away from what she initially wanted this day to be.
A printed card means nothing except that you are too lazy to write to the woman who has done more for you than anyone in the world,” Jarvis reportedly said. “And candy! You take a box to Mother – and then eat most of it yourself. A petty sentiment.Anna Jarvis’ reaction to the commercialisation of Mother’s Day.
She even went so far as to call these merchants “charlatans, bandits, pirates, and termites”.
Phew.
A Show Of Love, Nonetheless
Although this happened many, many years ago and we probably didn’t even know about it, we have to understand why Anna got so mad in the first place. She’s right about the fact that Mother’s Day should not be celebrated just because it is just another holiday, or a day where we fulfil our obligations to acknowledge the sacrifices of our moms.
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However, in the day and age that we live in, it seems impossible for us to run away from realising that one of the best ways to show our gratitude is sometimes, by buying nice things for the one person who deserves the world.
We should love our mothers every day, but truth be told we don’t always show it to her every day. And it might be a good thing to feel a tad bit guilty if we don’t get or do anything for our moms for one day of the year.
So even if you do get a greeting card and a bouquet of flowers for Mom this year, just remember that this small act can never amount to all that a mother does. But it can put a smile on her face and remind her that the love she pours out never goes unnoticed.
Happy Mother’s Day, Mom.

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‘This Is A Coalition, Not A Unity Government’ – Tun Dr Mahathir

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Former Prime Minister Tun Dr Mahathir Mohamad, in an interview with The Rakyat Post recently, insisted that the government formed after the recently concluded 15th General Election (GE15) was not a ‘unity government’.

Instead, according to him, it was a coalition government.
He said this was because the government formed did not include all parties in Malaysia, such as PAS.
“This is not a unity government, this is a coalition. We’ve had coalitions before,” Dr Mahathir said when met at the Perdana Leadership Foundation in Putrajaya.
He explained that Umno, among the 13 parties under Barisan Nasional (BN) was part of a coalition government back when it was in power.
In drawing an example of a former British prime minister, Sir Winston Churchill’s government at the height of the second world War, he said that could be considered a unity government as it involved all parties (Labour and Conservative).
The present government of Malaysia did not include all parties as it is made up of Pakatan Harapan (PH), Barisan Nasional (BN) and GPS as well as GRS from Sarawak and Sabah.
Perikatan Nasional (PN) made up of Bersatu and PAS form the Opposition bloc.
“If the government is made up of all parties like what happened during the time of Winston Churchill during the 2nd World War which was called the National Government, then that is a unity government.
“When Churchill won (called to be appointed as Prime Minister after the resignation of Neville Chamberlain), he was of the opinion that the UK should set aside party (interests). A National Government was formed which included the Labour and the Conservative.
“In America, sometimes they practise bipartisanship where the Democrats and the Republicans agree on certain matters for instance defence, where a decision made will involve both sides,” he said.
Dr Mahathir said this when asked to comment on the goverment today which relies heavily on the term ‘unity’.
Prime Minister Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim had received the consent from the Yang di-Pertuan Agong to be appointed to the post and he was tasked with forming a government.

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Public Says YES To Having Gawai & Kaamatan As National Holidays

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So a group of NGOs are insisting that the federal government declare the Kaamatan and Gawai festivals celebrated by East Malaysians as national public holidays, once and for all.

In Sabah, Kaamatan takes place between 30 and 31 May, while Gawai is celebrated in Sarawak every 1 and 2 June. The two are separate harvest festivals celebrated by a diverse group of ethnicities in East Malaysia.
Read More: No, Kaamatan And Gawai Are Not Interchangeable
Both festivals are gazetted as public holidays at the state level, but not nationally.
But public servants in Peninsular Malaysia who were born in East Malaysia can officially get one leave of absence to celebrate the festivities if they apply for it.
For years, people have been urging the government to observe the harvest festivals as national public holidays that the entire country can celebrate.
(Credit: Abdul Malik Mohd Eusoff via Flickr)
Sarawak’s former Minister in the Prime Minister’s Department Datuk Joseph Entulu Belaun once said that the two festivals carry the same weight and mean just as much to the people of East Malaysia as Hari Raya Aidilfitri and Chinese New Year do to the rest of the country.
Former Sabah Chief Minister Datuk Seri Shafie Apdal once explained that the holidays would allow thousands of East Malaysians in the Peninsular to properly plan for and celebrate the occasions in their hometowns.
Do we need more public holidays? Absolutely yes!
(Credit: John Ragai via Flickr)
As of 2022, Malaysia has a total of 32 official public holidays at the federal and state level.
But only federal holidays are observed nationwide.
So depending on where you live, work or study, you’ll get at least 12 national holidays for;
MerdekaMalaysia DayLabor DayThe Agung’s BirthdayHari Raya AidilfitriHari Raya AidiladhaThe Prophet Muhammad’s BirthdayAwal MuharramChinese New YearChristmasDeepavaliWesak
Celebrations like New Year’s Day, Good Friday, Thaipusam and others are considered state holidays, where each state gets to decide if they want to observe them or not. The same applies to federal territories too.
Malaysians mau cuti!
Opinions we’ve seen online seem to show that the rakyat is in support of Kaamatan and Gawai being declared national holidays.
Yes please and also more holidays 🥳 https://t.co/Mvy55sWgBb— em (@lshzxcv) April 25, 2022
Many agree that gazetting the festivities as national holidays was the right thing to do to celebrate Malaysia’s diversity, let families and friends spend time together, and of course, let people enjoy more days off.
Why not right. In addition to celebrating differences, multiculturalness, and educating the malay majority on festivals of others, we all can definitely use the additional day off. I say go for it.— Zul Ibrahim (@tradememark) April 25, 2022
YESSSSS!! give people time to balik kampung to celebrate their festivals meanwhile we can enjoy the holiday!!! https://t.co/9LOJCwgLIE— doug judy (@juliaswifty) April 26, 2022
Others also pointed out that we need to recognise other religious and cultural occasions here in Malaysia and make them national celebrations too.
Good Friday needs to be a national public holiday too because I had to be absent for class for going to church. Last year we had to reschedule an exam because a higher institution for bumiputera didn’t know about Good Friday and blame the students for not bringing it up earlier. https://t.co/bx3UyXKL7V— ai (@8nne8) April 26, 2022
Meanwhile, there were those who suggested that, because of demographic reasons, it would be more practical to let each state pick and choose to gazette Kaamatan and Gawai as needed.
Its not practical in the first place, Sarawak dont even have a public holiday for Deepavali…There are reason why State is given power to have their own holiday. https://t.co/naTU0HoVEc— David Bakit (@BakitDavid) April 26, 2022
This is almost as specific to their state (actually even MORE specific to their tribe/s) as a sultans birthday tho. https://t.co/tlYFsnlgvk— Iskandar Danial 🐯 (@_I__D_) April 26, 2022
Some commenters also think that we can also simply “swap around” the other holidays that we have to accommodate and appreciate more diverse celebrations.
this I agree. If we need to substitute public holidays because we have too much of it, just tukar it with other Islamic but not-so-Islamic public holidays like Isra’ Mikraj, Maulidurrasul or/and Nuzul Quran. https://t.co/VPL2I3HMYe— Fikri Hasim (@FikriRx) April 25, 2022
Additionally, in 2021, Tourism, Arts and Culture Minister Datuk Seri Nancy Shukri revealed that there was public outcry for Kaamatan and Gawai to be included as national holidays.
Both Kaamatan and Gawai are already highlighted in Tourism Malaysia’s “Cuti-Cuti Malaysia” campaign.
Nancy mentions that including them on the list of festive holidays would be a great way for Malaysia to strengthen our unity, showcase our diversity and boost our tourism.

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Source:
Malaysia Public Holidays 2022
NGOs urge Putrajaya to declare Gawai Dayak, Kaamatan as public holidays
Minister wants harvest festival holiday for East Malaysians in peninsula
Shafie: Iktiraf Pesta Menuai sebagai cuti umum seluruh negara
Public holidays in Malaysia
LAWS OF MALAYSIA Act 369 HOLIDAYS ACT 1951
Sabah mulls national-level holiday for Kaamatan
CUTI TANPA REKOD SEMPENA PESTA KAAMATAN DAN HARI GAWAI
Cuti tanpa rekod sempena Pesta Kaamatan, Hari Gawai
JADUAL HARI KELEPASAN AM PERSEKUTUAN 2022
Pesta Kaamatan, Gawai tersenarai dalam perancangan cuti Malaysia


Packed SPM Examinations To Be Changed After Student Outcry

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Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin has announced that the Education Ministry will be reviewing the extremely packed SPM 2021 schedule that was released recently.

Penjelasan saya berkaitan jadual waktu peperiksaan SPM 2021. Kami hargai pandangan ibu bapa serta calon SPM 2021 dan KPM sedang mengambil tindakan sewajarnya.#DRJ#SPM2021#PrihatinGuru#PrihatinMurid#NothingBeatsHardWork pic.twitter.com/TAJgOXcEWT— Radzi Jidin (@RadziJidin) November 22, 2021
We will release a new schedule for SPM 2021 shortly.Education Minister Datuk Dr Radzi Jidin
Radzi noted that the ministry had received plenty of feedback from parents and students sitting for the exam papers. As such, they will take action to review and reschedule the examination.
No breathing room
The original SPM 2021 schedule showed 2-3 examination papers scheduled every day, including on Fridays and Sundays. The first exam of the day starts at 8am, while the last paper of the day ends at 4.45pm.
just wanna let everybody knows and do wanna know does this compact jadual peperiksaan spm could be change? tengoklah 7-11 march tu english, sejarah, addmaths, maths and pi without any gaps!! takde empathy langsung. kalau rasanya boleh ubah yall pls make this #UbahJadualSPM viral pic.twitter.com/lz5saCcJce— ʑαяутн 🇵🇸 (@zaryyythopieee_) November 18, 2021
In previous years, students would get some breathing room with gaps in between examination papers, depending on the subjects they choose to take.
However, papers were also never assigned on either a Friday or a Sunday, as these dates are “non-working days” for certain states in the country.
Nowadays, students also have to rely on the digital aspect of learning.(Credit: MalayMail)
Zaryth also noted that this year, the examinations are using a brand new testing format, so teachers and students are unable to prepare using past-year questions, which used to be a very popular way to focus on certain topics and chapters that would appear on the exams.
Not only have they gone through 2 years of unprecedented disruptions to their studies and moved the majority of their learning online, they are also facing brand-new testing formats in a packed schedule.
Malaysian high school students had also started a petition to raise awareness of the difficulties faced by students sitting for SPM 2022.
All this definitely helped to raise awareness of the issue, and as a result, SPM students can expect to see a more relaxed examination schedule soon.

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“That’s Their Prerogative,” Says Indonesian Foreign Affairs Minister On Tajuddin’s Appointment As Ambassador

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The Indonesian government insists that it would not meddle in the internal affairs of Malaysia with regard to the selection of the ambassador that will be stationed in the country, says its foreign affairs ministry.

Citing a report by Tempo, Free Malaysia Today said that a ministry spokesman Teuku Faizasyah emphasised that the appointment was the prerogative of the Malaysian government, adding that Indonesia wished to stay out of the internal politics here.
“We are aware of the various commentaries in the local media linked to the dynamics of Malaysia’s domestic politics. We should not get involved,” Faizasyah was quoted as saying.
FMT added that Tempo had reached out to the Indonesian foreign ministry for comment regarding the appointment of Pasir Salak MP Datuk Seri Tajuddin Abdul Rahman as the Malaysian ambassador to Indonesia.
“The appointment of an ambassador is the prerogative of the governments that send their envoys. They are selected through the internal processes in their own countries,” he said.
He however said that the Indonesian government will normally be asked for approval of those nominated by the countries sending them.
“In Indonesia, the appointment of ambassadors to other countries has an additional process – parliamentary approval,” he said.
Tajuddin will replace Zainal Abidin Bakar, who has served as ambassador since 2018. He is expected to take office later this month.
Tajuddin’s appointment had been agreed upon by Indonesian President Joko Widodo (Jokowi), said Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.
Malaysians however, remain divided over the appointment of Tajuddin, believing that the former Prasarana chairman’s diplomatic journey won’t be a smooth ride.
READ MORE: Malaysians Divided Over Tajuddin’s Appointment, Some Say Zahid’s The Better Man

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Mother Forgives Traumatised School Bus Driver Who Accidentally Ran Over Her Toddler In Sepang

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The mother of the 16-month old girl, who died when she was run over by a school bus, said she has no hard feelings and held no grudge against the 50-year-old bus driver.

My husband and I have accepted the fact that our daughter is gone.Victim’s mother, Zainab Mohideen Abdul Kadar (37)
On Thursday, 26 May, the toddler was fatally run over by the bus in Taman Anggerik, Bandar Baru Salak Tinggi in Sepang.
The toddler ran after her sister, who came out of the house to board the bus to school. The bus driver was arrested on Friday, 27 May, and has been released on bail after giving his statement.
READ MORE: 16-Month-Old Toddler Dies In Sepang After Being Run Over By School Bus
Although Zainab is devastated, she understands that the driver did not intend to crash into her daughter. The driver also apologised profusely.
Berita Harian reported that she also told the police not to harm the driver, who has been driving the bus for about 25 years.
I haven’t met the driver, because he is still traumatised by what had happened. He has called me and apologised for what happened and I forgive him. I can’t blame the driver. Even when the family’s statement was recorded by the police, I told the police that this driver was not to be harmed. I have no revenge against this driver, he has been a bus driver for about 25 years. My husband and I have no problem with the driver. We have to accept what had happened and cannot take vengeance upon him.Zainab Mohideen Abdul Kadar
What happened that day
Zainab and her husband were at work, and their children were cared for by her mother-in-law.
The victim’s third sister 13-year-old Nurul Aishah Mohamad Kassim stood on the steps of the bus to pass pocket money to the victim’s fifth sister who was already on the bus.
After passing the money, Nurul got off the bus and realised the victim, Zahida, was already under the bus as it started to move.
I kept shouting and pulled out my sister because I was afraid that Zahida would be run over a second time, by the rear tire of the bus. My grandmother and our neighbours who heard my screams came out and asked what happened and one of the neighbours helped us to bring Zahida to a nearby clinic.Victim’s third sister Nurul Aishah Mohamad Kassim
The driver apologised profusely to the victim’s grandmother and said he didn’t realise that Zahida was underneath the left side of the bus.
The grandmother told him to send the students to school first before it was too late. After doing so, the bus driver returned to the house to ask about Zahida’s condition and apologised again.
My mother reassured him that it was okay and that she did not blame the driver or me. We both did not notice Zahida coming out of the house.Nurul Aishah Mohamad Kassim
Nurul shared that her late sister, Zahida, was very ‘manja’ with everyone and close to their father and grandmother.
She said Zahida loved to follow wherever she went, and she liked joking around with her.

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Problems At Penang Hill Only Weeks After Reopening Sends Holiday Makers Plans Off Track

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About 150 visitors were stranded in Penang Hill’s funicular train when the service broke down yesterday afternoon (15 October).

The incident happened at 2:10 pm and lasted for an hour affecting two coaches, one going uphill while the other downhill.
The Star reports about 40 people made their way down the hill while another 40 went up to the hilltop. Those who were up top were then brought down promptly to the Lower Station with the support of the jeep services by the Penang Hill Residents Association (PHC).
The Penang Hill Facebook page announced that operations resumed at 4:15 pm and services were back to normal by 4:45 although visitors were told to return the next day, or receive a refund for tickets that were already purchased for the day.
What happened?

It seems an error in the drive system had triggered the safety mechanism and caused the brake system of the funicular coaches to lock up, preventing them from moving forward.
 We have spares for the track brake after learning our lesson all these years. We ordered new ones during the movement control order period and are still waiting for its arrival.Datuk Cheok Lay Leng, General Manager @ Penang Hill Corporation (PHC)

Reopened to visitors 1 October
It was announced on their Facebook that Penang Hill funicular services were to reopen to visitors following the National Recovery Plan and announcement made by the Federal Government.
The first trip starts at 6:30 am followed by 7 am and then in hourly intervals daily until 9 pm.
Penang Hill, also known as Bukit Bendara, is a popular destination located within the Air Itam suburb, about nine kilometres west of the centre of George Town.
Visitors and locals often visit the hill for its vistas. It is also popular among nature lovers for its flora, fauna and rainforest experience, and also its hiking trails.
The Penang Hill funicular train service is back on track as of today (16 October) and each trip will have a 50-passenger limit, which is 50% of its total capacity.
A strict SOP is also in place.
(Credit: Penang Hill / Facebook)

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Netizens Denounce PPIM’s Campaign; New Malaysian Halal Logos To Show If Manufacturer Is Muslim Or Non-Muslim

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The recent proposal of new Halal Malaysia logos by the Malaysian Muslim Consumers Association (PPIM) had sparked a debate among netizens.

PPIM intends to classify halal logos into several types according to colors, such as green for 100% Muslim-owned companies, orange for Muslim-owned companies with non-Muslims and red for 100%non-Muslim -owned companies.
PPIM explained that they are working to bring about the change so that consumers in Malaysia, especially Muslims, are not easily manipulated.
Netizens came forward to give their opinions and most thought that it was not necessary to create a ‘caste’ of Halal logos in Malaysia.
idea yg baik jugak. Tapi apa motif BMF kau dulu sbnrnya? pic.twitter.com/A5x7nbqiqs— Antonio Samad (@Edie57929225) February 11, 2022
There Are Better Things To Do
There are those who think that PPIM should be more focused on the campaign against fake Halal certificates.
PPIM is also told to look out instead for Halal certificates not recognized by Islamic Development Department Malaysia (Jakim).

Some warned that such ideas would only worsen the interfaith and interracial relations.
They said whether a product is halal or not is all that matters, and consumers are not interested to know the manufacturer’s religion before buying a product.

At the same time, the issue of the Buy Muslim First (BMF) campaign, supposed to raise and help the product economy of Muslim entrepreneurs, was also thrown into the spotlight.

Hashtag Buy Muslim First rah rahThe Muslim product: pic.twitter.com/hyP5EcR28x— Awang Ilyas 🦅🧅🏴 (@BawangByte) August 30, 2020
More Than Just A Logo
Halal certification plays a pivotal role in both consumer’s food purchase and consumption, and food manufacturers’ business conducts.
Among the reasons is the increasing Muslim populations that demand a higher supply of halal food (1.6 billion Muslims + 4.4 billion others).
At the same time, Muslim consumers are more educated with higher purchasing power.
As more processed foods are in the market, consumers place expectations on details of halal food content.
Jakim and the State Islamic Religious Departments act as the center of excellence for the Halal certification system.
Its importance has also underpinned Malaysia’s aspiration to be the World Halal Hub.
#MIHAS2020 was featured in @Halal magazine that highlighted Malaysia as the Global Halal Hub. It’s the official MIHAS magazine that promotes the world’s largest Halal trade fair, which showcases many prospects of Halal while attracting visitors across the globe to Malaysia. pic.twitter.com/dSUuY8zjkM— Malaysia International Halal Showcase (MIHAS) (@mihas_malaysia) February 5, 2020

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Malaysians Rank Malaysia As Second Most Racist Country

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A thread on Reddit posted yesterday (25 June) has sparked some debate on whether Malaysians perceive themselves as racist.

Reddit user u/stormy001 took to Reddit/Malaysia to share their findings after a simple Google search for “top racist country”.

Redditors in the Malaysia subreddit went wild with 1.3k upvotes and more than 500 comments at the time of checking.
There are a few factors to consider about the accuracy of the survey, like how many people took the survey, their race, gender, age, and other factors that may have provided some biases in the results.
It is also important to note that there are more in-depth surveys about the best/worst countries for racial equality, and are usually based on a set of questions from both the people in the country and those who have visited.
That said, data portal Indexmundi’s survey is a racial discrimination survey asking, “How big of a problem is racial discrimination in the country where you live?“.
In other words, Malaysians were the ones who took the survey and based on results, we think we’re pretty darn racist coming out at number 2 among 76 other nations, and right below the former apartheid ruled South Africa.
Whatever it is, it sparked some interesting conversation on racism in the country.
This Redditor spoke about cultural and systemic racism:

And these Redditors brought up segregation:

This Redditor went a slightly more comedic route:

And this Redditor says to fix the education system:

Whether you agree with the comments in the thread or not, racism is everywhere and the only thing we can do for now is to be aware of our prejudices while having open (but civil) conversations with others too.

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RJ Nagarajan Is 2nd Malaysian To Scale 7 Highest Peaks In 7 Continents

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RJ Nagarajan became the second Malaysian to climb all seven highest peaks on seven continents of the world after conquering his seventh peak at Mount Everest on Monday, 22 May.

According to ZeroTo8000 founder Mohd Khafiz Bachok, the challenge to complete all seven peaks known as World 7 Summit is one of the highest achievements in the world of mountain climbing.
RJ Nagarajan, more affectionately known as RJ or Rajan, managed to capture the summit of Mount Everest at 10.30am local time (12.45pm Malaysia time) at a height of 8,850 metres above sea level. Mount Everest is the highest peak in the Asian continent and the world.

RJ, who’s also a climber from the ZeroTo8000 team, said his climb is to convey the message of Malaysia’s spirit of self-reliance in pursuing dreams and creating success.
He said every Malaysian should strive to be independent in creating success in various fields.
Previously, RJ has successfully climbed:

Mount Aconcagua in Argentina at a height of 6,961 metres which is the highest peak in the South American continent
Mount Denali in the United States (6,194 m), the highest peak in North America
Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania (5,895 m), the highest in Africa
Mount Elbrus in Russia (5,642 m), the highest peak on the European continent
Mount Vinson (4,892 m), the highest in Antarctica
Mount Kosciuszko in Australia (2,228 m), the highest on the Australian continent.

In addition, RJ has also completed two more mountains, namely Mont Blanc in France at a height of 4,810m and Puncak Jaya in Irian Jaya, Indonesia (4,884m), which by certain definitions are Europe and the Australian continent’s tallest mountains.
RJ took seven years since 2016 to complete the Seven Summits climbing challenge.

The other Malaysian climbers who completed Seven Summits
According to Mohd Khafiz, the first Malaysian to complete the Reinhold Messner (Carsten Pyramid) version of the Seven Summits was Datuk Muhamad Muqharabbin Mokhtarrudin or Qobin.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Reduan Rozali and Fakri Abdul Samah successfully climbed the seven peaks on the seven continents in the version of Richard Bass (Kosciuszko), which lists Mount Kosciuszko rather than the Indonesian peak.

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Namewee Steps Up To Offer Influencer YBB A Job Even Though “Not Many People Dare To”

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Malaysian influencer YBB seemed to have ruined her prospects along with her current finances by LITERALLY gambling them away. But things might be looking up as she has publicly thanked singer-songwriter Namewee for “daring to use her” for a potential job opportunity.

READ MORE: M’sian Influencer YBB Publicly Apologises After Scams, Gambling Problems, Loansharks Chasing Her Surface Following Suicide Attempt
Namewee’s public call for talent
It seems that Namewee is once again back home and ready to make new content, as he recently announced that he is in urgent need to rent a location and hire talents for an upcoming music video.

He put out a request for a large white bungalow with an attached swimming pool as well as a female influencer daring enough to wear a bikini swimsuit.
A swarm of fans tagged YBB in his post, urging her to try out for the role. Even more fans jokingly cautioned that she should not try to steal Namewee’s IC and phone, referencing how she stole fellow influencer Yii Yii’s IC to take out more loans from loansharks and her phone to run more online scams. (YBB has since gone to the police to confess her crimes.)

Eventually, even Namewee himself commented to those who thought she wouldn’t dare to accept the job and show her face so soon after her recent controversy.
Namewee seems to be open to the idea of her as a potential talent, as he says “You can PM your big brother”, referring to himself.

In response, YBB says that he may contact her directly. She also notes that she “has way too little jobs to pay off her debt”. She then thanks him for “still daring to (hire) her”.
While her fans then sent her words of encouragement and support, stating that she is doing her best to turn over a new leaf like she promised, more netizens made jokes saying that her prices should be much lower now after her controversy.
Ever since she was publicly outed for borrowing large amounts of money from her friends and family, running an online scam, and taking out loans from loansharks just to gamble it away hoping to win big, she has lost the support of those around her and her job opportunities.
Still, we are glad to see she’s working to better her situation despite being so low as to attempt suicide just a few weeks prior.
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Melaka Man Splashes Hot Oil On Wife And 4-Month-Old Baby Because He Was Jealous

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A woman and her four-month-old baby girl were burnt on several parts of the body after being splashed with hot oil by her husband.

Berita Harian reported that the incident happened after they had an argument.
The 11 February incident happened at about 5.50 pm at Semabok Dalam in Semabok, Malacca.
The 22-year-old woman and her son were rushed to Melaka Hospital for further treatment of their injuries.
The head of the state Criminal Investigation Department, Assistant Commissioner Lim Meng Seah, said the 24-year-old man allegedly sprayed hot oil on their wife and baby out of jealousy.
The husband suspected his wife was befriending another man with whom she frequently talked on the phone.
The husband was said to have demanded an explanation from his wife, who was frying chicken in the kitchen at the time. The woman tried to explain, but her husband ignored her.ACP Lim Meng Seah on how the incident happened.
The husband then splashed hot oil on his wife, who was holding her baby at the same time.
Lim said the incident caught the attention of the man’s mother when she heard the baby’s loud cries.
She then brought her daughter-in-law and grandson for treatment.
Severe Burns From Hot Oil
The victim, who is also a housewife, had burns on her left thigh.
Her baby had burns on the back of her waist, buttocks and the entire left and right legs.
Lim said the suspect works as a chicken cutter at the Batu Berendam Wholesale Market and the couple has three other children aged six, four and two.
The man was arrested after the police received information of the incident and is now remanded for four days to assist in the investigation under Section 324 of the Penal Code for intentionally causing injury.ACP Lim Meng Seah on actions taken by the police.
The incident was also shared by Duyong State Assemblyman (ADUN), Mohd Noor Helmy Abdul Halem on Facebook.

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Swatch’s “Pride Collection” Watches Confiscated By Home Ministry

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The Home Ministry raided the Malaysian stores of Swiss watchmaker Swatch and confiscated the items from the company’s “Pride Collection” which sported rainbow colours – a symbol adopted by the LGBTQIA community.

According to Malay Mail, Home Ministry enforcers seized the items from Swatch outlets in Pavilion Kuala Lumpur, 1 Utama, Sunway Pyramid, Setia City Mall, Mid Valley Megamall, Southkey, Sunway Putra Mall, Sogo KL, Queensbay, Fahrenheit 88 and Suria Sabah on 13 and 14 May.
Meanwhile, stores in KTCC (Terengganu), Aeon KB, Aman Central Kedah, City Square, and Viva City Kuching were issued warning notices.
Aside from the Mid Valley outlet, 10 other Swatch stores across the country were raided on Saturday, 13 May, and Sunday, 14 May. pic.twitter.com/mQpevFWETA— SAYS (@saysdotcom) May 22, 2023
Swatch group chief executive officer Nick Hayek Jr said the brand has consistently produced colourful timepieces to represent diversity and celebrate people from all walks of life.

Swatch is proud of being the canvas on the wrist for all people worldwide and many artists working with us. Creativity and colours paired with Swiss-made quality is what we are loved for. We strongly contest that our collection of watches using rainbow colours and having a message of peace and love could be harmful for whomever. On the contrary, Swatch always promotes a positive message of joy in life. This is nothing political. We wonder how the Home Ministry’s Enforcement and Control Division will confiscate the many beautiful natural rainbows that are showing up thousand times a year in the sky of Malaysia.
Swatch group chief executive officer Nick Hayek Jr
Swatch Group is making appeals for the confiscated items to be returned.
Image: Swatch
Netizens criticize the raid
The raid has drawn criticism from people online who felt that it was a form of selective prosecution and bullying.
A netizen said the watches were not confiscated due to the colours but because Swatch openly celebrated Pride Month. The same netizen pointed out that the company should obey the local law.
In response, other people pointed out the hypocrisy in flouting the other laws in place but everyone turns a blind eye.
Another netizen said most international brands support LGBTQIA groups. If the government intends to go down this path, the country might lose big brands, face job losses and a bad economy.
The raid has also led netizens to wonder whether the Home Ministry will seize any rainbow-coloured items such as the Paddle Pop ice cream, colourful umbrella decors, and colour pencils.
Smoking law? Littering law? How many not following? Selective prosecution and bullying!!!— Alfred Chuah (@alfred_chuah) May 22, 2023
during June, just walk through any big international brands and you'll see their pride collection being displayed. If they wanna stay true to their laws, why profit of the hundreds of companies that support and benefit the lgbtq community? biasalah Malaysia kan hypocrite— Moony★★★★★ (@crackity_04) May 22, 2023
Almost every international brand is in solidarity with LGBTQ+ groups. If the government insists on eradicating the recognition, then I suggest disconnecting all the business stakeholders that engage with big brands. But be ready to experience bad economy, and job loss.— Aria (@grandiloquus) May 22, 2023
Najib siphon millions of myr nobody cares. Corruption nobody care. Everyone only cares about sajat or lgbt 😂— Its 0x0D ︱PoseiSwap (@its0x0D) May 22, 2023
When are going to raid shop selling cigarette and vape?Then there's 4D, magnum, sports toto and big swipe.Oh I believe there are book stores that sell gender related books.Not forgetting workshop that encourages basikal lajak and rampit.There so many more just can't remember.— Sam Chow🏳🌈🔞 (@AnOldUncle) May 22, 2023
RIP. pic.twitter.com/rX27aOEHOi— MikeyH (@CarllyAlberto) May 22, 2023
camner ? pic.twitter.com/NlYXahG8GD— Shamaine Othman 🏴✊🏼 (@shamaineothman) May 22, 2023
Swatch is nothing pic.twitter.com/rLSnlz6Hbj— KC کچ 💚 🔆 ♻ (@khairycordoba) May 23, 2023
Uh oh https://t.co/d9uVtI8z83 pic.twitter.com/xw68ai4WD2— ᴊᴏᴇ ʟᴇᴇ (@iamjoelee) May 22, 2023
praying for the fate of these payungs right now 😭😭 https://t.co/V3naD3bn3K pic.twitter.com/kNdFj9Ahw2— izzi beraespa (@IzzraifHarz) May 22, 2023

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“No Cabinet Posts, But You Can Join Covid-19 Taskforce & NRC” PM Tells Opposition

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It’s unlikely that a unity government will be formed but Opposition MPs are welcome to join in the Covid-19 Taskforce and the National Recovery Council, Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob.

He said to the media in Kedah that he welcomes the cooperation shown by the Opposition but said that they don’t need to be Ministers to fight Covid-19.
I am thankful that the opposition has given a positive response and they want to discuss and I will talk to them to discuss about their roles but they won’t be in the Cabinet because there’s no plans on making a unity government. To solve the Covid-19 issue, it’s not that you have to be in the Cabinet but there’s a National Covid-19 Taskforce that they can join and can give their suggestions.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
He also mentioned opposition MPs can also join the National Recovery Council to revive the nation’s economy.
I urge everyone to help in the fight against Covid-19 and also to recover our economy.Prime Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob
It’s reported by the Borneo Post that the Prime Minister will be announcing his Cabinet by this week.

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Ex-US Navy Seal Released On Bail After Arrest For Carrying Empty Ammo Magazines

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Police have granted bail to a former US Navy seal Ryan Bates, 43, who had been arrested at KLIA for allegedly carrying empty ammunition magazines.

However, Selangor police chief Comm Datuk Hussein Omar Khan said Bates would not be allowed to leave the country while investigations are ongoing.
According to Malay Mail, the US Embassy said it was aware that one of its nationals was arrested in Malaysia, but declined to confirm it was the former US Navy seal.
The embassy said the US State Department was providing the appropriate consular assistance that was extended to any of the country’s citizens in a similar situation.
What happened previously?
Bates was flying home to Las Vegas but was barred from departing Malaysia last Thursday after local authorities discovered empty ammunition magazines in his luggage at KLIA.
Bates allegedly had the items with him because it was used to film a Netflix series titled The World’s Toughest Forces in Malaysia about the country’s elite forces called Gerak Khas.
He also posted a video on Instagram to say he was detained at KLIA while the authorities tried to figure out what he had in his bag.
In the follow-up videos on Instagram Stories, he said things weren’t looking good. He added that if people don’t hear from him in a few days, he’s stuck in a hole in some “stupid place.”

They’re now figuring out what to do with me…(sigh). I’m never coming back to this country again.
Ryan Bates, former US Navy seal
In his last two videos, he asked if anyone knew of a contact for the US Embassy in Malaysia as he was being escorted to a police station.
His wife Diana Dahlgren Bates has posted a video on her Instagram account pleading with the US Embassy for help.
Malaysia has strict gun laws and those who carry them are required by law to obtain a valid license from the police.
At the time of writing, Ryan Bates’s Instagram account has been set to private and the couple’s videos were no longer accessible online.

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Sabah Police Will Take Action On Cop Who Aggressively Enforced MCO

The police will take relevant action on one of their officers who caned several teenagers that flouted the Movement Control Order (MCO) in Kunak, Sabah.
Sabah Police Commissioner Datuk Zaini Jass said if seen from the law enforcement’s point-of-view, the act was unreasonable but from a moral standpoint, it can be seen as an older person teaching a lesson to youngsters who disobeyed the rules.
Before the incident, Zaini said, the police have advised the teenagers to stay at home but they ignored the warning and even laughed at the officers.
Recently a clip was circulating in social media of a police officer caning a group of teenagers who were in a circle using a twig.
Commenting on the video, Zaini said action will be taken on the officer but remarked that the teenagers were lucky not to be jailed and were given a moral lesson by the police instead.
You can watch the video here:

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M’sia’s Ultraman Ribut joins new Japanese Ultraman online series

Malaysian Ultraman fans rejoice!
Malaysia’s official Ultraman, Ultraman Ribut, is making a special appearance in an episode of a new Japanese Ultraman online series, “Ultra Galaxy Fight: New Generation Heroes.”

Ultraman RibutPicture credit: Star2

The news reached Malaysian shores through a trailer for the series which was posted on YouTube.
In the trailer, Ultraman Ribut can be seen kicking a random monster’s butt and taking names.
In case you didn’t know, Ultraman Ribut is the brainchild of Upin & Ipin’s Lesâ€™ Copaque Productions collaboration with Tsuburaya Productions, the creators of Ultraman.

Picture credit: Facebook

He first made his appearance in the aforementioned Upin & Ipin series in Malaysia and Indonesia.
In the episode, Ribut saves the capital of Kuala Lumpur after fighting alien monsters, Alien Kilat, Raksasa Bayang and Raksasa Halilintar.

Fans have taken the news of Ultraman Ribut’s cameo positively and are eagerly awaiting the introduction of Malaysia’s very own Ultraman into the franchise.

This clip is awesome.
Why? Because of Ultraman Ribut.The OFFICIAL Malaysian Ultraman. A collab between @lescopaqueAnd @tsuburayaprod
Bukak dengan pencak silat lagi tu.https://t.co/DsHQb9FmKW
â€” Otter a.k.a MemerangLaut 🇲🇾 (@memeranglaut) September 24, 2019

Finally Ultraman Ribut muncul dalam next movie. Thank @lescopaque@tsuburayaprod 😍😍😍😍😍😍 pic.twitter.com/xagNhi4KlG
â€” Nami (@NazmyZairul) September 24, 2019

WATEFAK ULTRAMAN RIBUT UPIN IPIN IS HEREEE pic.twitter.com/FNFlFtBVc2
â€” #valverdeout (@husainijaffar) September 24, 2019

The online-only miniseries will debut this Sunday on the Tsubaraya Official YouTube Channel as the New Generation Ultras clash it out against The League of Darkness in a 13-part series.
You can watch the trailer for the miniseries below:


Private Hospital In KL Under Investigation For Overpriced Face Masks

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A private hospital in Kuala Lumpur is under investigation by the Ministry of Domestic Trade and Consumer Affairs (KPDNHEP) for allegedly overcharging their patients for the use of three-ply masks.
In a statement shared on the ministry’s official Facebook page, Director of Enforcement Datuk Iskandar Halim Sulaiman said the investigation was launched after they received a complaint from a member of the public who was reportedly charged RM201.60 for 18 pieces of three-ply masks used by the nurses when treating him.
The price is high, equivalent to RM11.20 each, compared to the ceiling price set at RM1.50 per piece.Datuk Iskandar Halim Sulaiman via Malay Mail

The ministry has since confiscated documents pertaining to the transaction from the hospital and is investigating the case under two separate sections of the Price Control and Anti-Profiteering Act 2011.
Specifically under Section 11 which involves the selling or offering to sell controlled items (in this case, face masks) at prices exceeding the set ceiling price, and Section 14 which involves the profiteering by selling or offering to sell the goods (also the masks).
In a statement, Iskandar emphasised that KPDNHEP is serious about ensuring that the sale of face masks in the country was not overpriced and would continue to be obtainable at the affordable price set by the ministry.

He also encouraged the public to contact the ministry and report any suspicious activities they happen upon.
KPDNHEP can be reached at their hotline (1-800-886-800 or 03-8882 6088/ 6245 at the Enforcement Command Centre (ECC)) or through email (http://e-aduan.kpdnhep.gov.my).

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Singer who kept sun bear in condo pleads NOT GUILTY to 2 charges. Bail set at RM10,000

Last week, Malaysians were appalled by a video of a sun bear
pitifully roaring for food from the 16th floor window of a condominium
in Kuala Lumpur.

Penyanyi rock wanita menerima padah apabila ditahan Jabatan Perlindungan Hidupan Liar dan Taman Negara (PERHILITAN) selepas didapati memelihara dan menyimpan seekor beruang matahari secara haram di dalam kondominiumnya, di Kuala Lumpur. pic.twitter.com/4PIAffD4yj
â€” Mohd Redzuan Abdul Manap (@redzuanNewsMPB) June 7, 2019

It soon emerged that a 27-year old singer â€œrescuedâ€ the sun bear because she â€œthought it was a dogâ€.

Picture Credit: ohmedia.my

Well, looks like she needs some rescuing of her own as she faced the KL Court today on two charges and a very costly bail set at RM10,000.

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Zarith Sofia Yasin pleaded not guilty to the charges below:
1. Section 69 (1) of the Wildlife Protection Act 2010 for
keeping a protected species without a special permit.
2. Section 86 (1C) under the same Act for keeping the animal
in an environment that was not conducive to its health and comfort.
If found guilty, sheâ€™s looking at a pretty heavy punishment as Section 69(1) of the Act provides for up to 10 years imprisonment or a maximum fine of RM200,000, or both.

Picture Credit: New Straits Times

While Section 86(1)(c) of the Act carries up to one year in jail or a fine between RM5,000 and RM50,000, or both.
The public prosecutor, Munira Zainal Abidin, had actually
requested that the bail be set at RM30,000 as it was a serious offence and also
to prevent Zarith Sofia from disturbing other witnesses.
Picture Credit: Gempak.com
But her lawyer, Datuk Mohd Haaziq Pillay (whoâ€™s doing
this pro bono btw) argued for a lower amount, saying â€œHer father had just
undergone a brain tumour surgery.â€
He also told the magistrate that she supports both her
parents with a lowly monthly income of RM3,500.
Judge Manira Mohd Nor agreed and ordered a lower RM10,000 bail BUT  Zarith Sofia has to report to the police station once a month.
Her case will be up for mention on July 19.

Picture Credit: New Straits Times

If you spot a wild animal in need of help…
 PLEASE CONTACT THE AUTHORITIES:
Department of Wildlife and National Parks (PERHILITAN)Tel : 03-90866800 E-mail : webmaster@wildlife.gov.my
Or even the Malaysian Fire & Rescue Department/ Police at 999.


These Politicians Are Dismissing The White Flag Aid Movement

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Imagine not wanting people to help other people because it makes you look bad for not helping.
Malaysians are banding together to help one another in the White Flag movement that has swept the nation, showing solidarity and providing assistance to those in need. Those in need of immediate assistance are displaying a white flag outside their house as a call for help.
In response, some people have taken a position against the movement, citing it as ‘political propaganda’, dismissing it as unnecessary, and some suggesting they turn to god and pray in their time of need instead.
Kuala Nerus MP Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali
Kuala Nerus MP Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali. Credit: FMT
You do not need to raise a white flag.Kuala Nerus MP Datuk Mohd Khairuddin Aman Razali
The Kuala Nerus MP urged his constituents to contact him instead, saying it is sufficient to alert him about their plight and stating that it is his duty to send assistance when they are in need.
Bachok MP Nik Abduh Nik Aziz
Bachok MP Nik Abduh Nik Aziz. Credit : Facebook
Don’t surrender to these challenges by teaching the people to raise a white flag.Bachok MP Nik Abduh Nik Aziz
This MP suggests that people should turn to god and pray instead.
Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor
Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor. Credit: Facebook
Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor dismisses white flag movement as political propaganda and says the Kedah government won’t provide help for those who raise a white flag. Instead, he said only those who lodge a request for help by phone to the official channel of the Disaster Control Operation Centre (PKOB) will be given aid.
We have distributed PKOB numbers for all districts and the numbers for the people’s representative service centre for the public to call for food aid. You do not need to raise the white flag to ask PKOB for help when you can use social media platforms like WhatsApp and Facebook.Kedah Menteri Besar Muhammad Sanusi Md Nor to Utusan Malaysia
Muar MP Syed Saddiq weighs in
However, one young politician has slammed their dismissal of the campaign. Muar MP Syed Saddiq said he came across a single mother who had flown a white flag.
This is not Because of MCO, for months her kids could not come back. She’s a person in-need. To survive until next week is difficult because her supplies are exhausted and she has no money. This is NOT PROPAGANDA. Help them, don’t insult!Muar MP Syed Saddiq responds to doubters.

Di Muar hari ni saya jumpa seorang Ibu Tunggal yang kibarkan bendera putih.Kerana MCO, berbulan anak anak tak boleh balik.Dia orang susah. Nak survive sampai minggu depan pun susah sebab barang dapur dah habis & duit takda.Ini BUKAN PROPAGANDA.Help them, dont insult! pic.twitter.com/mT8lOHr5mc— Syed Saddiq (@SyedSaddiq) July 1, 2021

There are some who believe the movement is political propaganda because it highlights the failure of the government to help the people, using the #KerajaanGagal (Government Failure) hashtags together with #BenderaPutih or #WhiteFlag hashtags.
Many on both sides have been accused of politicising the movement. The simple act of helping those in need should not be subjected to such petty disagreements predicated on perception.

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16 things only M’sians who take LRT to work will understand

1. Feeling dead inside on the train to work

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2. Calculating the *exact* time you leave the house so youâ€™ll get on the train juuuust in time

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3. You walk like this:

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4. Getting annoyed by RIDICULOUSLY SLOW people on the escalator

Picture Credit: @MyRapidKL/Twitter

Special shout-out to the world’s slowest escalator at Masjid Jamek station.
5. Seeing this sign everywhere:
Picture Credit: @fazman74/Twitter
6. Avoiding the 2-coach train like itâ€™s got H1N1

Picture Credit: The Star

7. Crying internally while squeezing into the 2-coach train because you woke up late

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8. Carrying your backpack on your chest to hide *sensitive* areas

Original Image from lizinflorence

9. That awkward feeling when youâ€™re butt-to-butt/chest-to-chest with a stranger on a packed train
Image via @aleazara/Twitter
10. Walking on the tracks because the train broke down between stations AGAIN

Picture Credit: Malay Mail

11. THE QUEUES.THE HORRIBLE QUEUES.

Picture Credit: Owee Ah Chun via NST

12. Spotting a cute boy on the train and trying to decide if you should make eye contact

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13. Spotting a cute girl and DEFINITELY avoid eye contact in case she thinks youâ€™re a pervert

Followed my friend & took the LRT today, & in the LRT, there was an indian girl standing next to me, wearing earphones, singing hindi songs softly, & then we made eye contact for like 1 second, and wow da…..for a second there…..I felt like I was in Chennai Express
â€” Roshen Maghhan (@roshennn) July 2, 2019

14. The sweet, beautiful, delicious gift of the best nasi lemak at the LRT station every morning

Picture Credit: @tvsmithmy/Twitter

15. That brief moment of relief then panic when the train stops at Masjid Jamek/Pasar Seni/KL Sentral/KLCC

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16. Laughing at all those cars stuck in traffic on Federal Highway
Original image via The Star
If you’re a monorail user, check out our list of struggles only KL Monorail users will understand HERE.

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Woman Claims Two Men Tried To Break Into Her Home With Her Key

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Staying on our own gives us a sense of independence and freedom but it can also be scary if we’re not careful.

A Twitter user recently shared a scary situation she was in while she was working at home.
Fawwah (@farrashafeka) said she was in a meeting in her living room when she heard the door handle being turned.
When she opened the door to check, she found two men trying to open the door with a key. They smiled sheepishly when they were caught red-handed.
The men claimed they got the key from the contractor who was renovating her home.
Fawwah said the men laughed and handed her the keys before walking away. She quickly closed the door and called her brother to bring over the contractors to change the door locks immediately.
Harini i panic gila. I tngh meeting kat ruang tamu and tetiba handle pintu bergerak. I pelik and terus bukak pintu. Tengok ada dua orang lelaki melayu (i confirm melayu) duduk depan pintu sengih sengih. Dorang dapat kunci dari contractors yang buat reno rumah nie. Mungkin… pic.twitter.com/NIDf8unJUd— fawwah (@farrashafeka) July 4, 2023
When she questioned the contractor, the contractor claimed the key in his possession was missing.
Her brother has also reached out to the residence management to review the CCTV camera footage.
While it was fortunate nothing untoward happened to Fawwah, netizens wondered how the men knew which unit she stayed in.
They advised Fawwah to report the incident to the authorities and the residence management.
Another netizen advised Fawwah not to pass house keys to the contractor because it’s not safe to do so. They also reminded her to collect all the house keys from the contractor once she moved in.
Tak sure. Sebab i tak sempat amik gambar dorang. But contractor tu mmg dah confirmkan kunci rumah i yang kat side dia hilang.— fawwah (@farrashafeka) July 4, 2023
Yaaa dorang bagi kunci and pergi terus. Abang i dah settlekan dengan management semalam untuk request tengok cctv.— fawwah (@farrashafeka) July 5, 2023
My advise is once you dah pindah masuk, contractor tak boleh masih simpan kunci rumah. Dia kena pulangkan balik semua kunci. Kalau nak dtg siapkan rumah mesti awak sendiri yg bukakkan and pls ada berteman. U can never trust anyone you don't even know well enough.— nasiheart (@shafikismail) July 5, 2023

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Fahmi Rubbishes Claims He Threatened TikTok Live Viewers, Just Reminder For 3R Comments

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A video clip online showed Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil allegedly ending a TikTok Live event last night by threatening his viewers with police action after they posted critical comments about the government.

Fahmi was two hours into the event when he seemingly had enough of the avalanche of comments mocking him and questioning many of the government’s policies.
Fahmi told viewers that those who made “statements like this” were being monitored by the authorities.

Don’t get upset with me if there is a call or a radio car outside of your house. We are monitoring, behave yourself.
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil
Haha Menteri koyak! https://t.co/in5k3fnoiV pic.twitter.com/PtE7qJJE1W— Bro Malaya ™ (@SokanMalaya07) June 27, 2023
Fahmi rubbished the claims
Fahmi rubbished claims that he threatened his TikTok viewers with police action for posting comments critical of himself and the government.
Fahmi explained he reminded viewers not to make provocative remarks using race, religion, and royalty (3R).

With regards to 3R, everything I have said remains the same. It’s the same thing that (home minister) Saifuddin Nasution Ismail has said. I gave a reminder to everyone not to post incendiary 3R comments.
Communications and Digital Minister Fahmi Fadzil
He said there were often comments touching on 3R during his TikTok live events and he has reminded social media users to refrain from using 3R for political purposes.
Back in March, Fahmi had said that amendments made to the Communications and Multimedia Act 1988 (Act 588) and the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission Act 1988 (Act 589) could help curb issues relating to 3R.

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MCMC Will Not Investigate ‘Spanish Fly’ Remarks Made By TRP And Netizens

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The latest update from MCMC (Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission) states that they will not be investigating the ‘Spanish Fly’ gaffe.

(The) MCMC is not investigating and there is no such investigation in place.An MCMC spokesperson to MalaysiaKini
READ MORE: Police Report Lodged Against TRP Over Story On “Spanish Fly” Gaffe By Health Minister
Prior to this, a police report was made against TRP allegedly by a 44-year-old lawyer, which claims that the article written by TRP was ‘cynical’ and insulting. Other Twitter accounts and Tweets made by netizens were also included in the report as well.
READ MORE: #SpanishFly Trends As Health Minister Adham Baba Makes Oopsie At Press Conference
Yesterday, when contacted by MalaysiaKini, police directed them to MCMC, which then directed them back to the police.

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Covid-19: 871 New Cases Today, 701 Recoveries

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Malaysia has broken its own record again with 871 new cases of Covid-19 announced today. Worst still, all the new cases were local transmissions.

For the second day in a row, Malaysia has recorded the highest number of new Covid-19 cases with 871 new cases of Covid-19 announced today, 2 more than the 869 new cases recorded yesterday.
Of the 871 cases, 866 were local transmissions and 5 were imports. Yesterday’s new cases were all local transmissions.
Malaysia also has 86 patients in intensive care with 28 requiring ventilators.
While 7 deaths were recorded today, in better news, 701 patients recovered from the pandemic. The highest ever since the start of the pandemic.
As such, out of the 20,498 cases confirmed in Malaysia, 7,049 are still active and 13,262 have recovered.
Status Terkini COVID-19 Di Malaysia,18 Okt 2020Kes sembuh=701Jumlah kes sembuh=13,262 kesKes baharu positif=871(kes import=5, kes tempatan=866)Jumlah positif=20,498 kesKes kematian=7Jumlah kes kematian=187 kesKes dirawat di ICU= 86 kesBantuan Alat Pernafasan= 28 kes pic.twitter.com/c7UgQjCcRQ— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) October 18, 2020
PECAHAN KES BAHARU (871)SABAH-70249 kluster Penjara Kepayan (baharu)81 dari kluster-kluster sedia ada572 lain-lain saringan COVID-19SELANGOR-775 kluster Auto (baharu)32 dari kluster-kluster sedia ada35 lain-lain saringan COVID-192 import tiba dari India pic.twitter.com/aLqHbbktT6— KKMalaysia🇲🇾 (@KKMPutrajaya) October 18, 2020

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Photojournalists Save Woman From Jumping Off Penang Bridge

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Two newspaper photographers on their way to work, stopped and saved a woman from leaping the Penang Bridge, yesterday.
Masry Che Ani, 48, and Ahmad Zhafaran Nasib, 39 who worked for theSun and The Star respectively were heading towards Penang to cover an assignment when they noticed a 37-year old woman climbing on the edge of the bridge around 12.30 pm.
According to Masry, both of them decided to stop and console the woman when they saw that she is crying.
“We initially thought maybe the woman had a problem with her motorcycle or she was on the phone (calling for help). As we got closer, we saw her trembling (sobbing). We felt uncomfortable and decided to stop and help.
“When we tried to approach her, we heard the woman crying, and then we tried to persuade her to come down from the edge, and at the same time, explained that jumping off the bridge was no way to solve her problems,” Masry told Bernama.
Dua jurugambar akhbar Masry Che Ani, 48, dari The Sun dan Ahmad Zhafaran Nasib, 38, dari The Star berjaya menyelamat seorang wanita yang cuba terjun ke laut di Jambatan Pulau Pinang hari ini. pic.twitter.com/IqW5Vem6hd— BERNAMA (@bernamadotcom) March 9, 2022
Masry added that the woman tried to resist when he tried to pull her down from the edge but both of them eventually managed to get her down to safety.
Meanwhile, Ahmad Zhafaran said both of them calmed the woman down, who sobbed uncontrollably after she was saved.
He said that he was happy that both of them had stopped and saved the woman.
“We have covered so much news about suicide and rescue missions in the years that we have served. I never thought that we would one day actually be rescuing someone. This was our first real experience,” he said.

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