Kuantan Felda Community Celebrates Ramadan On The Road

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Not too long ago, a video of a group of neighbours eating outside of their houses on the road went viral on social media. What’s funny about it is that it serves a literal meaning of “eating out”.

The video was uploaded by Eyna Mansor (@eynamansor) on her social media accounts and it garnered a lot of attention from the public.
the real makan kat luar  pic.twitter.com/C9fqb45J1R— (@localrkyt) April 3, 2023
The owner of the video shared that the group of neighbours at Blok 6, Felda Bukit Kuantan had their iftar (breaking fast) on 1 April. In the spirit of togetherness, they laid out mats outside their homes, on a stretch of a dead-end road and had their iftar picnic-style.
(Credit: Suhaila Rahamat / Facebook)
Before you jump to conclusions, Eyna explained that although not everyone had the chance to join them, the people at the block already planned this beforehand and everyone gave their approval to use the road in front of their houses.
In addition, the road is a dead end, so they wouldn’t have to worry about obstructing incoming cars or other vehicles.
Other neighbours also uploaded their moments during the iftar on their social media.

Some netizens find it bizarre
In the comment section of the Twitter thread,  some netizens do not agree with this method of breaking fast together with neighbours.
Some of them pointed out road safety issues, mosquitoes and the inappropriateness of being outside at dusktime.

Others slam those who criticized them
However, a lot of people defended Eyna’s situation. They slammed those who criticized her saying that this kinda thing is totally normal in village areas.
They claimed that those who commented must be city folks that do not know the meaning of camaraderie or brotherhood.
Apart from it being fun, the act actually shows that they’re a tight-knit community.
(Credit: Suhaila Rahamat / Facebook)

In the spirit of Ramadan, the act of togetherness among families, friends, and communities should be celebrated. Eating together during iftar is one of the best ways to ignite this unity.
It doesn’t matter where you have your iftar, you just have to ensure it’s safe and doesn’t affect anyone badly.

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[Watch] MBSA Staff Behaves Like A Thug And Threatens The Public Due To Misunderstanding

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Recently, a civil servant and a customer argued at the Shah Alam City Council (MBSA) office in Kota Kemuning.

A one-minute, 38-second video showed a provocation between the two individuals but the real cause of the quarrel could not be determined.
Through the video recording, the staff and the individuals involved were dissatisfied with each other.
The staff then exited the counter and approached the customer.
They continue to trade verbal blows before being separated by another individual believed to be an MBSA staff.
Wow…gangster MBSA? Sack this idiot now. No excuses, no mercy. Behaves like an UMNO thug. pic.twitter.com/74qNvSEqNB— Stephen (@shanghaifish) May 16, 2022
Don’t Jump To Conclusions
The video drew various reactions from netizens who said the duo should resolve the matter amicably.
Some netizens urged caution and not to make any assumptions.
They sarcastically remarked that the civil servant would get away scot-free and even be rewarded.
The comments are likely due to the past examples of how errant civil servants were dealt with.

Meh kita tengok apa tindakan pdrm terhdap anggota polis ni.. Tak mahu la takat transfer mereka mereka ni ke balai lain ye.. Harap tindakan tegas diberikan kalau boleh pecat terus. Pengajaran utk sume.. https://t.co/qBwRXQzMQ8— Kate Xin 🇵🇸🇲🇾 (@KateXin96) July 21, 2021
Meanwhile, the MBSA Head of Corporate and Public Relations Division, Shahrin Ahmad, explained the fracas in a statement.
The incident occurred due to a misunderstanding regarding the queue number. The matter was resolved after the customer took his queue number and finally proceeded to renew his business license.MBSA Head of Corporate and Public Relations Division, Shahrin Ahmad, explaining on the ugly incident.
MBSA also apologized for the incident and promised to ensure that such things do not happen again.
The city council said it always welcomes any opinions and suggestions from all parties to further improve the quality of its services.
READ MORE: [Watch] UTC Security Guard Acts Like Gangster, Shouts And Snatches Phone From Journalists

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Turns Out Japan Is So Crazy Over Milo Ais That It Sells Out Everytime & Malaysians Find It Relatable AF

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Japan has a reason to celebrate as Milo once again hits their shelves after viral demand for it cause it to be completely sold out last year.

A Japanese Tweet announced that a Milo bar at Machida train station, Tokyo is operational again, selling the beloved malt drink we Malaysians fondly know as ‘Milo Ais’. This Tweet has, at the time of writing, gained 41.5K retweets and 139.4K likes.
小田急線町田駅ホームにミロバーが出来ていた！！ww(早速味わったw) pic.twitter.com/dPbXF0ErmM— 都南レオパルト 絵描垢 ガルパンはイイゾ (@TonanLeopard) March 6, 2021
The marketing material on the bar also promotes Milo’s health benefits, highlighting that the drink is high in iron and vitamin D.
The Japanese, however, have their own twist on the drink, as the bar also serves Milo with banana or kiwi flavours. (Will Malaysia ever willingly add fruits to our drinks?)
Malaysians quickly jumped in to share our obsessive love for the drink as well.
Come to Malaysia and try milo mamak or milo truck. That’s the real definition of Milo 🤤— Z is the name 🇲🇾 (@zamzamalkazam7) March 7, 2021
Milo ais ikat tepi 🇲🇾“Bertenaga Setiap Hari” pic.twitter.com/ZUHzoFE8ez— ريضوان-کون 🇲🇾 (@ridhuanrss) March 7, 2021
マレーシアではこんな感じで飲みます pic.twitter.com/VuQH19KXzR— Hydesign (@hydesign_my) March 7, 2021
One Tweet in reply even showcases our Milo Dinosaur, claiming that “This is how I drink (Milo) in Malaysia”.
Why the hype?
Last year, a viral Tweet claiming numerous health benefits of Milo sparked an insatiable demand for the malt drink in Japan, leading to it being completely sold out.
In December 2020, a Tweet in Japanese claimed that the drink’s high iron content helped to provide energy and alleviate her symptoms of anemia. Other users chimed in with the supposed health benefits they found from the drink, leading to an increased demand nationwide.
Since Japan’s supply of Milo comes from Southeast Asia (specifically Singapore) and  they were not prepared for the sudden increase of demand, which was sevenfold from the demand in 2019. Hence, Japan had to go through a dry spell without Milo for a couple of months.
At that time, Nestle Japan had noted that the earliest they could replenish stocks in Japan was in March 2021, so it seems that they have made good on their promised and brought Milo in for the thirsty Japanese.

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Legal Action To Be Taken Against Anti-Vaxxers

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The government is considering the idea of taking legal action against anti-vaccine groups in the country if they have been found to incite public opinion against the National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme (NCIP).

Credit: Prime Minister’s Department/Bernama
Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said today (4 June), he has asked the Covid-19 Vaccine Supply Access Guarantee Special Committee (JKJAV) to study the possibility to make the vaccination compulsory for everyone if numbers of those registered in the programme are still far from achieving herd immunity.
We don’t want only half (of the Malaysian population) get vaccinated, and the other half because it will have consequences.Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin after his visit to the vaccination centre (PPV) at the Malaysian International Trade and Exhibition Centre (MITEC
Anti-vaxx groups are a concern among the public
In another statement made today (4 June), Home Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin said that herd immunity must be achieved in order to make it safe for the public given the Covid-19 pandemic.
It is their individual right not to be vaccinated. But their campaign has unsettled the publicHome Minister Datuk Seri Hamzah Zainudin today (4 June) after visiting a shopping mall
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This comes after Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan said anti-vaxxers may already face Sedition and Multimedia Acts, especially those spreading fake news related to vaccines.
Besides that, the Multimedia Act also has a category of offences under which we can take action. Currently with the Emergency being enforced, the Communications and Multimedia Ministry has also created an emergency ordinance related to anti-fake news and the government can take action under this law.– Minister in Prime Minister’s Department (Parliament and Law) Datuk Seri Takiyuddin Hassan (27 May)
This also comes after the news last week (27 May) when Health Minister Datuk Seri Dr Adham Baba said Malaysia may start issuing fines to those who fail to show up for their Covid-19 vaccination appointments.

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Nurul Izzah Steps Down As Senior Adviser, Joins The Committee’s Secretariat Instead

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Nurul Izzah has confirmed that she’s no longer the senior adviser on economics and finance to Prime Minister Anwar Ibrahim.

The former Permatang Pauh MP said she’ll be joining the secretariat formed by the advisory panel for the finance ministry as the co-chair.
According to Free Malaysia Today, the advisory committee chairman Hassan Marican has invited her to join the secretariat to help in their effort to strengthen the country’s and the rakyat’s economy.
On 3 January, many criticised prime minister Anwar Ibrahim for appointing his daughter as his senior adviser on economics and finance.
While he defended his choice, saying his daughter was qualified and working pro-bono, others felt it reeks of nepotism.
READ MORE: PKR VP Nurul Izzah Appointed PM’s Senior Adviser, Many Cry Nepotism
Anwar has since announced the members of the advisory committee on Tuesday (7 February) with former Petronas CEO Tan Sri Mohd Hassan Marican leading the charge.
READ MORE: Anwar Appoints Hassan Marican And 4 Others As His Finance Advisers
The advisory committee decided to form the secretariat during the panel’s first meeting on Friday.

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Cameron Highlands May Soon Run Out Of Large, Sweet Strawberries Due To Climate Change

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Climate change has caused a rise in global temperatures which brought forth a host of problems.

Some of these problems include drought, wildfires, heat waves, reduced agricultural yields. The rise in temperature have also triggered heat-related health issues.
Businesses and tourists in Cameron Highlands are already feeling the brunt of climate change. The temperature rise hit strawberry farmers the hardest because it caused strawberries to grow smaller and taste sour.
According to New Straits Times, the minimum and maximum temperatures recorded by MetMalaysia at the time of writing were 16 and 23 degrees Celcius.
Regional Environmental Awareness Cameron Highlands (REACH) committee member Roy Margaret, 34, worries that strawberries in the area will disappear if temperatures continue to climb.
Roy, an engineer from Tanah Rata, said strawberries thrive in temperate climates, and temperatures above 23 degrees Celcius could affect the yield.
Forests help regulate the temperature. However, uncontrolled land clearing would lead to soaring temperatures, not to mention other environmental damage, such as floods and landslides, which are already happening.Regional Environmental Awareness Cameron Highlands (REACH) committee member Roy Margaret
RIsing temperatures due to global warming are affecting businesses and tourists in Cameron Highlands. Credit: Envato
Roy shared that the main town in the highlands sees high traffic during the holidays. Visitors drive up to Cameron to enjoy the cool weather and views.
However, visitors are now feeling the heat although they’re up in the mountain.
Tour guide Angela Marina Hoon, 65, said tourists now request fans or any cooling system to be placed in their rooms. It never happened in her 38 years of experience as a tour guide in Cameron Highlands.
It used to be so cold here that going to Cameron Highlands was like visiting any cold European country. Nowadays, some visitors even ask if the hotel has fans installed in the rooms.Tour guide Angela Marina Hoon
She believes the unregulated traffic contributed to greenhouse emissions and wants the number of vehicles entering Cameron to be controlled.
We can see many vehicles even on weekdays, and traffic congestions in some parts of Cameron Highlands is now very common. Can you imagine how much greenhouse gases that come from running engines?Tour guide Angela Marina Hoon
The temperatures are so warm that people in Tanah Rata were seen swapping their sweaters and jackets for short-sleeved T-shirts and shorts, NST reported.
Another tour guide K. Kaliyannan, 57, said there must be a balance between development in agriculture and preserving nature.
What is tourism without the flora and fauna that Cameron Highlands is known for?Tour guide K. Kaliyannan
With crop yields declining, he worries that farmers will have to find something else to do soon.

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Penang Assemblyman Responds To Molestation Claims, Says He Wants To Fight For His Name

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A shop assistant has accused a Penang assemblyman of violating her when they met to discuss “current political matters” two weeks ago, and he has since responded to the allegation.

According to a police report seen by FMT, the woman, claimed to have been touched and hugged by the assemblyman while they were on their way to a restaurant in the Klang Valley.
The woman said the assemblyman also wanted to buy a “gift” in conjunction with her birthday, and was honored to meet her.
It was also reported that the assemblyman reminded her not to tell anyone about the incident.
The case is being investigated under Section 354 of the Penal Code, according to Subang Jaya police chief Khalid Othman which refers to the use force on a person with intent to violate.
Faiz Fadzil responds
Credit: Facebook
After the issue was reported by the media, Faiz Fadzil confirmed that he was called for a police investigation on 18 March in connection with the harassment.
I have cooperated with the police and will continue to cooperate to assist the investigation process. I have given my statement to the police. I deny the allegations. Details of my defense could not be disclosed as the investigation is still ongoing.Penang Assemblyman Faiz Fadzil
He also said that he’s currently in discussions with the team of lawyers to take appropriate legal action to clear his name.

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What Malaysians Should Know About That Controversial SinoVac Covid-19 Vaccine

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On Tuesday (12 January), Malaysian pharmaceutical group, Pharmaniaga Bhd announced that it had signed a deal with Chinese pharmaceutical company Sinovac Biotech Ltd to not only purchase their Covid-19 vaccine, but also the rights to manufacture it domestically.

While initially, this sounds like a great opportunity for the local pharmaceutical industry, recent reports of the vaccine’s reduced efficacy have caused some to question the decision.
Pharmaniaga’s deal with Sinovac for Covid-19 vaccines
According to Pharmaniaga’s announcement, they have signed an agreement with Sinovac to purchase 14 million doses of Covid-19 vaccines and carry out the final “fill and finish” stage of the manufacturing process domestically.
This “fill and finish” stage involves dispensing the vaccine into vials before rolling it out for distribution. Pharmaniaga Managing Director Datuk Zulkarnain Md Eusope said the company has the capacity to fill and finish two million doses a month.
(Credit: Edge Markets)
In the deal, Pharmaniaga will also secure the rights to manufacture Sinovac’s vaccine locally, under license from Sinovac for its technology and technique. This will be the first Covid-19 vaccine to be manufactured in Malaysia.
Upon approval from the (local pharmaceutical regulator), we are confident to manufacture and have the vaccine ready to be distributed to the hospitals by the end of March.Datuk Zulkarnain Md Eusope, Pharmaniaga Managing Director via Reuters
Science, Technology, and Innovation Minister Khairy Jamaluddin said this agreement would enable the government to procure Covid-19 vaccines through Pharmaniaga at a lower price, compared to if it were procured directly from the Chinese pharmaceutical company.
What you need to know about Sinovac’s Covid-19 vaccine
Sinovac Biotech Ltd is a Beijing based biopharmaceutical company responsible for developing a Covid-19 vaccine named CoronaVac, an inactivated type of vaccine.
(Credit: Reuters)
Inactivated vaccines are a more traditional type of vaccine which has often been used in the past for many well-known diseases, including rabies.
It basically works by introducing killed or inactivated viral particles to the body’s immune system without risking a serious disease response. This allows the immune system to create antibodies against the disease in a safe manner.
In comparison, Moderna and Pfizer vaccines are mRNA type vaccines which introduce part of the virus’s genetic code to trigger the immune system into producing antibodies. mRNA vaccines are a new type of vaccine which has never been used for public health before.
(Credit: BBC)
According to BBC, Sinovac’s main advantages is the fact that its vaccine can be stored in a standard refrigerator at 2-8°C.
Aside from Malaysia, places like Turkey, Singapore, Hong Kong, and the Philippines have ordered a supply of Sinovac’s vaccine.
Yesterday, Indonesian Prime Minister Joko Widodo just received his first dose of Sinovac’s vaccine during a live television broadcast to kick off Indonesia’s Covid-19 vaccination programme and persuade people to take it.

Is Sinovac’s Covid-19 vaccine effective or not?
At this point in time, there’s no hard and fast evidence and it’s hard to compare figures as trials are run differently in different countries.
CoronaVac has been undergoing phase three trials in several countries, namely Brazil, Indonesia, and Turkey. Interim data released from these trials yielded different efficacy rates, despite the fact that they all used the same vaccine.
BBC reported that researchers in Turkey noted 91.25% efficacy rates, while Indonesia recorded 65.3% efficacy rate. Then, Brazil, who initially said the vaccine was 78% effective in their trials, revised the figure to 50.4% after including more data in their calculations.
Sao Paulo Governor Joao Doria (second from left) showing the CoronaVac vaccine to the media at biomedical centre Butantan’s headquarters in Brazil. Butantan is the research center that studied Sinovac’s vaccine in Brazil. It is also Sinovac’s Covid-19 vaccine production partner. (Credit: AGENCE FRANCE-PRESSE)
Generally, efficacy is determined by looking at how many people get infected after being vaccinated, compared with how many were infected when given a placebo.
Normally, this is based on the number of people who develop symptoms, but BBC reports that trials in Brazil included asymptomatic positive cases as well.
FYI, Covid-19 vaccines need to be at least 50% effective to get regulatory approval and the World Health Organisation (WHO), recommends at least a 70% efficacy rate.
This means that with a 50.4% efficacy rate, Brazil’s findings for Sinovac’s vaccine barely passes the threshold set for approval.
Malaysia’s NPRA will review the data itself before deciding to approve
Sinovac has already obtained emergency use approval in mainland China a few months ago and 7 million mainland Chinese have already received jabs.
However, regulators worldwide, including those in Singapore and Hong Kong, have said that they will be scrutinising Sinovac’s full clinical data before deciding to approve it for their respective countries, even though they’ve already placed orders.
Our vaccine procurement is subject to NPRA @KKMPutrajaya approval. If we are not satisfied with the safety and efficacy, we will not go through with the procurement. Sinovac’s clinical data is just being released. We will review the data and decide. https://t.co/gWxlWVnbWM— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) January 13, 2021
In Malaysia, Khairy Jamaluddin said the Malaysian National Pharmaceutical Regulatory Agency (NPRA) will only decide once its reviewed Sinovac’s clinical data. He added that if the NPRA is not satisfied with the results, the vaccine procurement deal will not go through.
You can read KJ’s full statement on Covid-19 vaccine procurement for Malaysia, HERE.

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“Fat & Ugly”, Netizens Unite Against Makcik For Body-Shaming National Badminton Athlete

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So this one “Makcik” received a solid smash from both Malaysians and Indonesians online for making offensive remarks towards local badminton player Aaron Chia.

A 13-second viral video captured the scene when an unidentified woman in a crowd of fans yelled out “Jelek gendut hidup lagi kau,” in an Indonesian accent, which roughly translates to mean “Ugly, fat, you’re still alive”.
The remarks were believed to have been made towards Aaron as he and other national badminton players arrived at the recent Badminton Asia Team Championship (BATC) 2022 at Setia City Convention Centre in Shah Alam on Sunday (20 February).
Aaron chia arriving at final men’s team #BATC2022 pic.twitter.com/9SJ28mkWzK— hweng19 (@hweng19) February 20, 2022
The comment surely left a sour taste in people’s mouths and sent netizens on a hunt to find the bad mothing makcik. But as far as we’ve checked, no one can really confirm who the person was.
Some claim that the comments were thrown by a woman dressed in a Harimau Malaysia jersey. Meanwhile, others were convinced that the unkind words were supposedly said by an Indonesian woman wearing a red facemask.
(Credit: HanifTazakka/Nnafeesha1 via Twitter)
Netizens however concluded that it was super rude and definitely unsportsmanlike for anyone to make such body-shaming comments towards others and came to apologise and encourage Aaron on his career.
rude rude rude rude rude. unacceptable. too much— jasminë (@shokominteu) February 20, 2022
Aaron chia is the best md msian player, aaron chia is handsome, aaron chia is cute, aaron chia is the cool captain, aaron chia is awesome, aaron chia is everything 😚❤ https://t.co/OhY9fitujz— 张 JiJi 🆒 (@mynameiszuzi) February 21, 2022
At the end of the day, the Malaysian badminton team managed to defeat Indonesia and took home the BATC 2022 trophy.
Aaron also appeared to be in high spirits and apparently unaffected by the comments he received.

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Badminton Fan Slammed By 2 Countries For Body Shaming Aaron Chia


Should Bak Kut Teh Be Considered One Of Malaysia’s National Heritage Food?

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It can be tricky to claim some national dishes as our own since we share lots of cultural similarities with countries such as Singapore and Indonesia.

On 6 June, Tebrau MP Jimmy Puah urged the government to consider recognizing Bak Kut Teh as a national heritage food after a documentary on Channel News Asia claimed the dish could have originated in Singapore.
For those who are unfamiliar, the bak kut teh is a soupy pork rib dish cooked with herbs and spices popularised by the Hokkien community in Southeast Asia.
Bak kut teh. Image: Malay Mail
However, this suggestion was contested by Deputy Minister Khairul Firdaus Akbar Khan who pointed out that Malaysia doesn’t have the right to dispute the differences between the shared heritages with Singapore.
He suggested that only awareness programmes conducted by the government locally and abroad can help people differentiate the heritage food in Malaysia and Singapore.
Meanwhile, Opposition Langkawi MP Datuk Suhaimi Mohd Abdullah asked if the government intends to include bak kut teh in the list of Malaysian heritage food items.
He said bak kut teh is not listed among the 30 Malaysian ethnic food items such as nasi lemak, kuih bahulu, gula melaka, ketupat, char kuey teow, sizzling yee mee, bubur nasi, tong yuan, kuih bulan, kuih bakul, muruku, tosai, idly and putu mayam.
Suhaimi added that Malaysian heritage food must be able to be eaten by all ethnic groups in the country. By this logic, bak kut teh will fail to make the list as it’s a pork dish.
Suhaimi said the chicken version of the bak kut teh, the chikuteh or Chi Kut Teh, would be more appropriate to be added to the list.
According to Malay Mail, the Tourism, Arts, and Culture Ministry applied to Unesco in March to recognize nasi lemak, roti canai, and teh tarik as Malaysian breakfast culture food.
What do netizens think about the heritage food issue?
While food is important to Malaysians, many think the issue is not important enough to be debated in the Dewan Rakyat since there are more pressing issues to discuss.
Others wondered if it was wrong to put the food of other Malaysian races on the list of Malaysian heritage food.
The insistence to have all food on the national heritage dish list be halal and supposedly consumable for all, brings forth another issue.
Satay or sate, skewered and grilled meat, served with peanut sauce, cucumber and ketupat. Image: TRP File
Some people in the Malaysian Indian and Chinese communities abstain from consuming beef, but it’s one of the key meat ingredients in dishes such as rendang, satay, and masak lemak daging salai. It’s also one of the meat choices in our beloved Ramly burgers.
If the government intend to enforce the rule that all food in the national heritage dish must be able to be consumed by all, the current list might need to take all of these sensitivities into account and be reworked again.
Diu, like that also debated in parliament… waste of taxpayers money. Build more road bridges and railways, culture will find its way out— anothersapien (@AnotherSapien_) June 7, 2023
salah ke letak makanan kaum lain? Tourist yang datang Malaysia ni semua Muslims jer ke? Malaysia is made up of many races.— Mish (@browtigajack) June 7, 2023
Kimek. Habis semua makanan warisan kaum cina dapat kat singapore. Bodoh takda topik ke? Ni ke yg korang cakap audit takleh bahas sebab ada benda lain perlu bahas? Belum cerita belah borneo lagi. Sinalau bakas tau ka kamurang? Kamurang tu bakas.— matrep🇲🇾 (@matrepangker) June 7, 2023
It is a Malaysian heritage food if you think Malaysian!— CFLIM (@chiafook2013) June 7, 2023
So Khairul, daging dishes cannot be considered heritage dish since not all races eat beef? Is that your logic?— david soong (@asianmalaysian) June 7, 2023
Malaysia should do more to protect cultural heritage
This inconsistency regarding Malaysia’s food heritage shows that Malaysia does need to do more to protect and preserve its heritage and culture despite sharing similarities with other Southeast Asian countries.
READ MORE: Why Is China Claiming Batik, And Where Did It Come From Anyway?
READ MORE: Terengganu Batik Businesses Urged To Patent Their Products To Differentiate From Fakes
There’s a silver lining for Malaysia when it comes to nominating the kebaya under the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisations’s (Unesco) Representative List of the Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity for 2023.
Malaysia, in a joint effort with Brunei, Indonesia, Singapore, and Thailand, is working to ensure the kebaya remains protected through the delivery of knowledge, promotional efforts, and documentation or research efforts with the support of the other countries involved in the nomination.
READ MORE: Malaysia Leads Initiative To Nominate Kebaya For Unesco’s Intangible Heritage List

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Netflix’s Scary Offerings In October Has Something For Everyone

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October is coming and you know what that means? Two more months until 2022! I mean, it’s time for chills and thrills.

Here are some scary shows and movies from around the world coming to Netflix in the month of October for horror junkies of all levels.
House of Wax

1/10/2021American MovieStarring: Elisha Cuthbert, Chad Michael Murray, Paris Hilton
A group of friends making their way to a college football game fall prey to two bloodthirsty brothers in an abandoned small town.
The Queen of Black Magic

1/10/2021Indonesian MovieStarring: Ario Bayu, Hannah Al Rashid, Adhisty Zara
Families were terrorized at the orphanage. Someone wants them dead, apparently with black magic that is very deadly. She has a grudge and she was also born because of the sins of the orphans who formed her into the Queen of Black Magic.
Escape The Undertaker
Escape The Undertaker. The Undertaker in Escape The Undertaker. c. Netflix © 2021
5/10/2021Interactive American MovieStarring: The Undertaker, The New Day
Can The New Day survive the surprises at The Undertaker’s spooky mansion? It’s up to you to decide their fate in this interactive WWE-themed special.
Fever Dream
FEVER DREAM (L to R) Emilio Vodanovich as David and María Valverde as Amanda in FEVER DREAM. Cr. NETFLIX ©2021
13/10/2021American MovieStarring:María Valverde, Dolores Fonzi, Germán Palacio
The charged relationship between two young moms, one a visitor and the other a local, reveals a looming environmental catastrophe and a spiritual crash.
The Trip

15/10/2021Norwegian MovieStarring:Noomi Rapace, Aksel Hennie, Atle Antonsen
Eager to end their marriage by murdering each other, a husband and wife head to a remote cabin — but soon find themselves facing an even bigger threat.
Night Teeth
NIGHT TEETH (2021)
Jorge Lengeborg Jr. as Benny and Lucy Fry as Zoe.
Cr: Kat Marcinowski/NETFLIX
20/10/2021American MovieStarring:Jorge Lendeborg Jr., Debby Ryan, Lucy Fry
A young driver picks up two mysterious women for a night of party hopping. But when his passengers reveal their true nature, he must fight to stay alive.
Hypnotic

27/10/2021American MovieStarring: Kate Siegel, Jason O’Mara, Dulé Hill
A young woman seeking self-improvement enlists the help of a renowned hypnotherapist. But after a handful of intense sessions, she discovers unexpected and deadly consequences.

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[Watch] No, There’s No Omicron Covid Variant In Perak (Yet)

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The Health Ministry has denied rumours that the new Covid-19 variant, Omicron had been detected in Perak.

In a statement today, the ministry reiterated that the country has yet to detect cases of Omicron.
The statement from KKM denying that Omicron had been detected in Perak. (Source: KKM)
KKM also urged the public to help prevent unreliable and false information from spreading.
For more COVID-19 news and media, the public is advised to visit KKM’s website.
 The fight Against Disinformation
It seems that the fake news creator used an old Astro Awani news report that refers to the South African variant – B.1.351.
B.1.351 is the Beta variant of the SARS-CoV-2 virus, NOT the Omicron variant (B.1.1.529).
The fake news. (Source: WhatsApp)
On 29 November, the Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr. Noor Hisham Abdullah had said that there are no cases of the Omicron variant detected in Malaysia.
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Omicron was first reported to the World Health Organisation (WHO) from South Africa on 24 November.
It had been discovered in other countries outside Africa, including Belgium, Hong Kong, Britain, Germany, Italy and Israel.
READ MORE: New Omicron Strain Detected By South African Scientists But Africa Gets Banned Instead
WHO had warned that the variant poses a “very high” risk globally.
 The danger and contagion levels of the new strain remain uncertain.
Regardless, Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin called on the public to step up their vigilance and maintain precautions.
We know Omicron is probably more transmissible than Delta but we don’t yet know it’s virulence. What we can do in the meantime is step up public health interventions (masks, distancing, hygiene), improve indoor air flow, keep our aged safe & take a booster when offered.— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) November 30, 2021

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Received An Earthquake Alert On Your Android Phone? Here’s Why You Got That Notification

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According to Free Malaysia Today, yesterday at around 9:59 PM, an earthquake measuring 6.1 on the Richter scale hit western Indonesia’s Sumatra island, causing fearful residents’ homes to shake. The Malaysian meteorological department has warned that tremors could be felt in several areas, including Perak, Selangor, Kuala Lumpur, Putrajaya, Negeri Sembilan, Melaka, and Johor.

(Credit: United States Geological Survey)
Though we are living very far away from Indonesia, Android users here received an earthquake alert about what was happening over there. So, why are we receiving the alert?
How Android Earthquake Alerts System Works
According to Google, in the United States, there’s a network of 1675 seismic sensors to detect earthquakes, and analyses that data to determine the location and size of the tremors. The system then sends a signal to Android Earthquake Alerts System, which then sends an alert directly to Android users.
Outside of the U.S., Google uses a crowdsourced approach to detect earthquakes. Every smartphone has a small accelerometer that can identify movements and velocity, which are indications of a possible earthquake. Whenever the accelerometer senses any such activity, it transmits a message to Google’s earthquake detection server, along with a rough location of where the event is taking place.
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The server then consolidates the data received from numerous phones to determine whether or not an earthquake is happening. This technique utilises more than two billion Android phones being used worldwide as miniature seismographs to create the most extensive earthquake detection network globally. The phones pick up the vibration and velocity of an earthquake and notify Android users in the impacted regions.
This is why Android users here received the earthquake alert because Google deemed Malaysia to be closed enough to Indonesia.
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Raja Bomoh Teams Up To Protect Perak From Flood, Authorities Advise People To Stay Away From ‘Rituals’

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Raja Bomoh (real name Ibrahim Mat Zin) is infamous for his rituals. In 2014, he performed a ‘ritual’ to find the missing flight MH370 using coconuts.

According to Today Online, Raja Bomoh apologised for his antics during a press conference in 2017 and said it was all an act as instructed by someone whose identity he wouldn’t disclose.
Despite the public apology, he has kept up with his antics and tried to shield Malaysia and the world from the Covid-19 pandemic in 2020.
READ MORE: Raja Bomoh Is Back To “Shield” Malaysia And The World From COVID-19
His latest ‘ritual’ is to prevent Teluk Intan from being flooded. This time, he had extra help from a woman named Puteri Zaleha.
According to New Straits Times, the video showing their ritual allegedly took place at Dataran JPS in Teluk Intan, Perak yesterday (5 January).

Puteri Zaleha shared that she had a dream depicting a bad flood in Teluk Intan and the ritual used are not magic but tips from ancient times.
The ritual using ingredients such as turmeric, flowers, rice and plants was done to protect Teluk Intan and other areas in Perak from floodwaters.
The ingredients were then pushed into the water in hopes to make the flood water go away.
There was also a book that looked like a copy of the Quran in front of them.
According to Astro Awani, Puteri Zaleha could be heard singing some lines from the Mayang Sari song.
The ritual I made today were tips from the ancient times. We pray to God and ask for Teluk Intan to be safe from the flood, and with His permission, the flood water will recede.Raja Bomoh
“Don’t be influenced by them”
Perak Islamic Religion Department (JAIPk) director Datuk Mohd Yusop Husin said that the department would open an investigation paper on the issue according to Section 14 of the Perak Syariah Criminal Enactment 1992 for denigrating and insulting the religion of Islam.
People are advised not to be influenced by such acts and to stay away from any practices that lead to superstition.Perak Islamic Religion Department (JAIPk) director Datuk Mohd Yusop Husin
Perak deputy Mufti Datuk Zamri Hashim said the State Fatwa Committee meeting held between 17 and 19 September 2014 decided that the acts committed by Raja Bomoh were against Islamic law.
They have gazetted a fatwa on banning the rituals and practices which are deemed blasphemous in accordance with Section 36 and Section 37 of the Administration of the Religion of Islam (Perak) Enactment 2004 in 2015.
He added that Muslims in the state who disobeyed the fatwa could be prosecuted under the law enforced in Perak.
Muslims in the state are also prohibited from spreading any activities related to Raja Bomoh in the form of pamphlets, social media, audio recordings or films.
This includes spreading, supporting and promoting Raja Bomoh’s ideology and attending any ceremony or events directly or indirectly.

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[Watch] Koi Fish Swims Freely Around Your Feet In This Sabah Cafe

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Do you like fish to the point of swimming with them? If you do, then this cafe in Papar, Sabah is the place for you!

Okay, we don’t mean swimming with them as in freestyle swimming, we meant that this cafe lets you dine in with koi fish swimming underneath your tables!
Here is what it looks like from the entrance of the cafe.(Credit: Adaway Cafe / Facebook)
A TikTok video uploaded a day ago by @edholidaystravel, has garnered 435 K views and 34 K likes, showing a place in Papar where diners eat with Koi fish swimming around their feet.
  @edholidaystravel Ada way Cafe located at Benoni Papar,Sabah. Famous cafe with Koi pond. 🎏😍 #koi #fyp #mtkinabalu #sabah ♬ Ghibli-style nostalgic waltz – MaSssuguMusic
In the video, a part of the cafe floor is made into a small pool and is filled with a few tables and chairs. You can see Koi fish swimming underneath the tables and chairs.
Customers can also step into the shallow pool dining area given that they wash their feet thoroughly before entering.
This concept actually looks a bit like the fish pedicure or fish spa, a type of foot treatment where the small Garra Rufa fish eat away dead skin found on people’s feet, leaving newer skin exposed. They’re native to the Middle East where people with skin diseases like psoriasis use this as a medical treatment.
However, we don’t think these Koi’s find our feet tasty…
Netizens were amused and interested at the same time
Not only were they shocked by the idea of the first Koi Pond Cafe in Malaysia, but most netizens also joked about accidentally stepping on the fish and how easy it is to get an insurance claim.

Some also wondered what would happen if leftover food or drinks were accidentally dropped in the pool.

One user even joked if they needed to mop the cafe when it was closing time.

However, others were worried if it’s hygienic and safe

The concept is unique
Located at the Benoni Commercial Centre in Papar, Sabah, this cafe just opened this year in March and it already went viral among the locals during the first month of its opening.
Since then, a lot of people were interested in this new Koi Fish Pond Cafe concept and decided to give this place a try.
Here are some of the pictures of the said cafe.
(Credit: Adaway Cafe / Facebook)
There are only like three to five tables in the pool spot. Only the lucky ones get to feel those premium fish splashing away by their feet.(Credit: Adaway Cafe / Facebook)
They don’t leave the fish 24/7 in there. Sometimes, they have to keep the pool clean. (Credit: Adaway Cafe / Facebook)
Here’s what you can try at the cafe
Besides dipping your toes in the Koi Fish Pool, you should also give this cafe’s food a try.
(Credit: Adaway Cafe / Facebook)
They mainly serve western food here and some of their suggested meals are Grill Lamb Chop, Grilled Chicken Chop, Hot Chicken Burger and Hot Beef Burger (the patties are homemade).
(Credit: Adaway Cafe / Facebook)
Hey if you’re in the area, try to stop by this cafe and tell us what you think about it. Do the fish bite your feet or the crumbs that fell off your tables?
Adaway Cafe (Koi Fish Pond Cafe)
Address: Benoni commercial centre papar Lot G-18, 89600 Papar, Sabah
Operating Hours: 12 pm – 10.30 pm (Closed on Mondays)
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1.4 million M’sians without identity cards; is it really due to ignorance?

Recently Home Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that a total of 1.4 million Malaysians aged over 12 years and having birth certificates still do not have identity cards.
Based on the National Registration Department (NRD)â€™s statistics, of the 1.4 million :

45,588 people are 13-17 years old
970,377 (18-80 years old)
110,537 (81-90 years old)
302,694 (91 years and above)

There are various factors identified as to why they donâ€™t possess MyKads, among them :

living in the interior
forgetting
having ignorant parents

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These numbers are worrying but is incompetence to blame for the lack of identification card registrations?
We’ve uncovered some cases regarding difficulties to get identification cards although they already have birth certificates.
A 50-year-old Kayan woman from Long Pilah in Ulu Baram now has the latest MyKad version, after having endured hiccups in her application for more than 10 years.
Urai Emang was unable to renew her identity card (IC) to the latest version due to some thumbprint issues which made it difficult for her many situations, including not being able to withdraw her unit trust investments in Amanah Saham Bumiputera (ASB).
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Or this other story about a stateless man who is unable to get his Mykad despite having a birth certificate.
Wong Kueng Hui, 22 said that he could not prove his link to his Malaysian father either despite having the death certificate and his father’s name on the birth certificate.
He was unable to sit for his PT3 examination because he does not have a MyKad.
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Or the 10-year pursuit by a 22-year-old man to be recognised as a Malaysian.
He pressed concerns on future difficulties such as getting a job as a MyKad is needed to register for his Employees Provident Fund (EPF) and Social Security Organisation (Socso) accounts.
After reading all these stories of Malaysians who have faced genuine difficulties when applying for their MyKad’s, it surely raises the question of whether all 1.4 million Malaysians mentioned by the Home Minister are really at fault.
Do you think the resolution to this problems lays in the hands of the people or the government?

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Support Local With These 7 Incredible Malaysian Movies Currently On Netflix

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So, there is a pandemic going on and you’re playing your part as a responsible citizen by staying indoors. To distract yourself from the outside world, here are some critically acclaimed Malaysian movies that you can binge-watch and enjoy on Netflix.

Desolation (2016)
If you are a fan of some good old science fiction with a strong plot and beautiful effects, then this movie is for you.
Desolation centers around Aiman, a disillusioned artist stuck in another dimension after a fight with his father.
Desolation(Credit: imdb)
As he begins to embrace his lonely eternity, the artist meets a mysterious woman named Maya, who begins to unravel the reality surrounding Aiman’s impending situation.
Based on Director Mohd Syafiq bin Mohd Yusof’s personal childhood experience, the 2016 film is a mind-boggling tale aimed to challenge the minds of the audience.
Syafiq Yusof, Director of Desolasi(Credit: @syafiqyusof/Twitter)
The movie also features a line of Malaysia’s finest talents such as Mohd Syamsul bin Mohd Yusof, Nabilah “Bella” Dally, and Datuk Jalaluddin bin Hassan as the protagonist’s father.
Cast of Desolasi, (from left) Mohd Syamsul bin Mohd Yusof, Nabilah “Bella” Dally, and Dato Jalaluddin bin Hassan.(Credit: Twitter & Facebook)
Despite the astounding effects in graphics and sound, the main message showcases the importance of family ties. On the last day of screening, Desolation grossed RM 2.5 million, additionally winning two awards in 2017.
Yusof was awarded both the Special Jury Award (Visual Special Effects) at the 28th Malaysian Film Festival and Best Director at the PROFIMA Award Ceremony in 2017, a year after the film’s release.

Pulang (2018)
Craving for something that centers around patriotism and family love, then this film is right up your alley.
Directed by Kabir Bhatia, Pulang  is a riveting drama film that focuses on a grandson’s quest to bring home his long lost grandfather after he goes missing in search of fame and fortune 61 years ago.
Khabir Bhatia at the Anugerah Lawak Warna in 2015(Credit: Wikipedia)
Pulang evokes poignant feelings surrounding the love for one’s country and a person’s sense of identity.
Based on true events, the film stars Mohammed Zalimei bin Ishak and Puteri Aishah binti Sulaiman in the leading roles.

Pekak (2015)
Step into the painful world of drugs, sex and abuse in this heart-breaking tale of love and loss.
Pekak follows  the story of Uda, a deaf drug dealer looking for a quick way to earn money for a cochlear implant.
Credit: The Daily Seni
Used to a life of crime, Uda begins to change his ways after falling in love with Dara, an innocent teenager.
Despite the film’s appearance, Pekak is not for the faint of heart as it is a thought-provoking production that explores the blurred lines of friendship and betrayal.
Besides that, the film also looks between the roles of a hero and a villain and the cost that comes along with it.
Director Adam Zainal, Zahiril Adzim and Sharifah Amani.(Credit: Instagram, Instagram & Wikipedia)
Pekak directed by Adam Zainal stars Mohd Zahiril Adzim bin Mohd Mokhtar as Uda and Sharifah Amani as Dara.
The film was first aired at the Cannes Film Festival on the 17th of May 2016. Pekak was then released in cinemas nationwide on the 1st of September in the same year.

Jagat (2015)
Known to be one of the best local Tamil films to be made, Jagat focuses on the issues faced by the rural Malaysian Indian communities from the early ’90s.
Named as one of the best local Indian films ever made, Jagat depicts the life of a mischievous young boy named Appoy and his struggle with studies and a life of crime.
Finding it difficult to keep up in school, Appoy is constantly pushed to excel by his immigrant father, who wishes for a better future for his son.
Credit: Netflix
But, Appoy’s father becomes increasingly abusive and it pushes the young boy to be inevitably drawn to his uncle’s criminal lifestyle.
What makes Jagat so special is how it explores the character’s quest for a better life amidst the country’s rapid development.
Directed by Shanjhey Kumar Perumal, Jagat stars Harvind Raj, Jibrail Rajhula, and Senthil Kumaran in the leading roles.
Jagat director Shanjhey Kumar Perumal (left) at the 28th Malaysian Film Festival Awards in 2016(Credit: Malay Mail)
Surprisingly, Jagat took approximately 10 years to make as the production team was faced with financial issues.
Despite that, the film has gone to win two awards out of four including Best Picture and Best Director at the 28th Malaysian Film Festival.
Additionally, Jagat was also nominated for a whopping 5 categories at the 2016 Kuala Lumpur Film Critics Award, in which the film won all five categories including Best Screenplay and Best Cinematography.

Paskal (2018)
If you like films that are action-packed and filled with adrenaline, then Paskal is the movie for you.
Loosely based on real-life events, the film focuses on the Royal Malaysian Navy, specifically the Lieutenant Commander.
Together, the team undergoes a rescue mission to liberate a tanker that was taken hostage by vicious Somalian pirates in the Gulf of Aden.
Credit: imdb
This action-filled movie centers around a series of strategies and rescue tactics used throughout the operation.
Besides that, Paskal offers the audience an insight into the tedious training regimen of the Royal Malaysian Navy force.
The film also showcases the duties needed to be handled by the force, something that many regular civilians may not be aware of, making this movie all the more educational.
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With a budget of RM10 million, Paskal stands to be the most expensive Malaysian film ever made.
The shooting was conducted in locations in and out of Malaysia such as Lumut, Semporna, and Istanbul, Turkey.
Directed by Adrian Teh, Paskal features the talents of Hairul Azreen bin Idris, Ammar Alfian, and Henly Hii in the leading roles.

Sangkar (2019)
Sangkar is a drama action film that focuses on the rivalry and redemption of two mixed martial arts (MMA) fighters Adam and Johan.
The first Malaysian MMA film ever produced, this film delivers more than its gritty fight scenes as it explores both characters on a deeper scale, diving into human mistakes and the meaning of vindication.
Other than that, Sangkar also shines a light on the grueling training and mental anguish faced by MMA athletes.
(from left) Saiful Merican, Peter Davies, James “Sledgehammer” McSweeney.(Credit: ONE Championship / Instagram /Wikipedia)
Choreographed by MMA athlete Saiful Reza, the film features special appearances by national MMA athletes such as Saiful Merican, Peter Davis, and international fighter James McSweeney “Sledgehammer”.

Fly By Night (2019)
This Mandarin neo-noir crime thriller follows four taxi drivers who extort money from wealthy passengers.
However, things spiral out of control as they are forced to confront a corrupt cop and a ruthless crime mobster.
Fly By Night film poster & director Zahir Omar(Credit: Twitter)
According to Malay Mail, director Zahir Omar explains how this film draws inspiration from the phrase “nothing is what it seems”.
It gives a fresh outlook on the possible double lives of the people we meet, specifically cab drives whom we entrust in taking us from one point to another without really knowing who they truly are.Director Zahir Omar via Malay Mail
Fly By Night was directed by Omar in his first directorial debut, and features familiar names such as Bront Palarae as the corrupt police officer, Inspector Kamal.
The film screened at the 3rd International Film Festival and Awards Macao (IFFAM) and the 2018 Jogja-NETPAC Asian Film Festival.
Additionally, the film had its world premiere at the 23rd Busan International Film Festival on October 28 last year.
Other than that, it was selected to be screened at the 2019 New York Asian Film Festival and Santa Barbara International Film Festival, to which it received positive reviews.

We hope that this selection has inspired you to watch some of our nation’s finest films, so grab a bowl of popcorn, turn off the lights, sit back and enjoy!

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ALL Selangor schools closed until Friday (Sept 20) due to haze

We hoped the haze wouldnâ€™t get any worse, but it has.
Now, the Selangor State Government has released a statement ordering ALL schools in the state, both private and public, to close tomorrow (Sept 19) until Friday (Sept 20).

The school closure is to protect the health of students and teachers following the Malaysian Meteorological Departmentâ€™s media statement reporting â€œunhealthyâ€ and â€œvery unhealthyâ€ API levels in the state, which is expected to last until next week.

Picture credit: Malay Mail

Meanwhile, all schools in Putrajaya have been closed since yesterday following API readings hitting the 200 mark.
In Penang, a total of 162 schools have closed after the southwestern areas of the state recorded API readings up to 242.
Picture credit: Free Malaysia Today
We urge our readers to get the right masks and take the necessary precautions to protect themselves and their pets from the haze.
And while y’all do that, we also urge to allow yourself be entertained by this hilarious haze Spotify playlist.


M’sians call out pictures disrespecting Jalur Gemilang online; MCMC warns public to stop sharing such images

A politician triggered Twitterjaya into a frenzy yesterday (August 23) when he shared photos of our Jalur Gemilang being hung upside down and burnt.

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Malaysians came together to call the post out for being misleading.
It turns out, the picture of a man burning Jalur Gemilang is an old photo circa 2013 taken in another country. What’s more, the man in the photo wasn’t a Malaysian either.

https://t.co/ObhuYUL31M
The man burning the Malaysian flag is in Manila. It is a piece of recycled news back in 2013.
Please refrain from instigating the public w misinformation.
What now we needed for the country is reconciliation, not pouring oil to score political points
â€” Wing Hoong (@nyeewinghoong) August 22, 2019

Following the incident, the Malaysian Communications and Multimedia Commission (MCMC) has released a statement advising the public to stop circulating and sharing any pictures of videos of the Jalur Gemilang being hung upside down.

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MCMC has also urged citizens to stop bringing up any old pictures or videos of incidents that may possibly instigate anger and racial conflict.
On top of that, MCMC advises internet users to be more aware of what they are accessing online and to refrain from using social media as a platform to propagate fake, offensive and derogatory content.

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Basically, jangan bakar line la, guys.


MCO 3.0 to be tightened, says PM

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Prime Minister, Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin said that the National Security Council has decided to tighten the enforcement of MCO 3.0. The decision is made after studying closely the latest Covid-19 status presented by the Health Ministry.

Statement from the Prime Minister’s Office via JPN Twitter.
In the statement published last night, Muhyiddin added that despite the implementation of MCO 3.0 since 12 May, and the restrictions such as a ban on interstate and interdistrict travel, and restrictions on social activities, sports, recreational activities, and face to face meetings, the community spread of the pandemic is still high.
The issue is exacerbated by the existence of newer, more infectious strains of the virus that extends the time it takes to flatten the infection curve.
However, the details of the tighter MCO 3.0 enforcement will only be shared later today in a press conference by Senior Minister Datuk Seri Ismail Sabri Yaakob and Health director-general Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah at 5 pm.

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Bata Prive Allegedly Copied Designs Of Expensive Bags, But Is It Plagiarism?

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A Twitter user recently praised Bata for stepping up its game by producing high-end handbags that looked on par with designer brands.

Bata Prive produced several bags similar to designs from brands such as Bottega Veneta, Longchamp, Michael Kors, Christy Ng, Rabeanco, Furla and Ferragamo.
The bags are not complete copies and differ slightly when it comes to their hardware accessories such as logos and clasps.
Despite this, the bags still look stylish and Bata’s affordable prices provide a way for the majority to keep up with fashion trends.
BATA REALLY STEP UP THE GAME!! Just look at Prive Bata handbag! Srsly sebiji dengan a few high end designer handbag😭💗A thread — #YinHasutShopee 1. Bottega vs. Prive Bata 🛒 https://t.co/1urLewN5Ol pic.twitter.com/xN46fUQgd8— Yin; (@EiryeenN) May 23, 2022
However, some netizens think it’s blatant plagiarism and said there’s nothing to be proud of for copying designs.
They also wondered why netizens criticise the local company Duck for copying designs from smaller brands but praise Bata for doing something similar.
i don’t get it. you guys boikot duck sebab dia tiru design small business, but here bata tiru big brands dipanggil step up the game? am not backing up vivy or duck or anything, but this is plainly bias https://t.co/IDbDmwYLjd— WTB JW TRAGIC 🥺 (@jwsugaringcandy) May 23, 2022
It’s known as the ‘trickle-down effect’
A netizen Syakinah (@_nsyakinah), who has a background in fashion design, explained the difference between both scenarios.
A smaller brand copying designs from a larger brand is known as the ‘trickle-down effect.’
You might recall that Meryl Streep’s character in The Devil Wears Prada, Miranda Priestly, explained how it all works.
following designs of bigger brands is called “trickle down effect”. i studied fashion design and we learn it in uni. 🦆 copying small brands is bad because theyre using their resources to steal from a business that has less visibility. bata copying bottega veneta is not the same https://t.co/N4mnFpuauL— شكينة (@_nsyakinah) May 24, 2022
Syakinah further explained that a larger brand getting copied by small brands does not lose the value of its products such as bags, even if the products were mass copied.
Also, the brands’ rich clientele will still patronize their stores and wares.
On the other hand, huge brands copying small designers directly take away opportunities and the visibility of small-time designers.
Long story short, the term ‘plagiarism’ can’t be simply thrown around because it requires many specifications.
some additional things to read. what companies like bata do is not truly plagiarism but more towards following trends that are created by famous designers.the term plagiarism can’t be simply thrown around because it requires many specifications pic.twitter.com/S39A6TKcA9— شكينة (@_nsyakinah) May 24, 2022
As an example, another netizen pointed out that Bottega Veneta didn’t come up with the concept of a weave/ anyaman bag.
The company just popularised the ‘pattern’ and made it a trend. In fact, it just looks like our ketupat!
btw bottega themselves did not come up with the concept of anyaman bag ya so kalau cakap other brands plagiarised them pun tak tepat. they just popularised it and made it a trend. many aspects need to be considered before cop plagiarism such as inspiration, concept etc— شكينة (@_nsyakinah) May 24, 2022
with all due respect, that design belongs to ketupat. botega plagiarize ketupat. bata just take it back to homeland.— #SayaJualVCO (@FarahRose94) May 24, 2022

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Klang Valley’s Horrific Traffic Jams Is Causing Us To Lose Up To RM20 BILLION Every Year

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Every Malaysian knows just how much of a waste of time a traffic jam is, but it turns out that all that time sitting in the daily bumper-to-bumper traffic is really expensive – as in RM20 BILLION!

That’s right, the World Bank estimates that Klang Valley residents spend more than 250 million hours a year stuck in traffic, which translates to costing 1.1 – 2.2% of Malaysia’s 2014 Gross Domestic Product (GDP).
In other words, that’s RM10 million – RM20 billion every year!
Credit: Malay Mail
The losses come from three different areas:
Fuel wastage – approximately RM 1-2.4 billion worth of petrol has been used nationwide because of congestion.Environment and safety – effects of additional carbon emissions and other pollutants from traffic congestion cost RM 1–2.7 billionMonetary value of a person’s time – RM 10.8 – RM 19.6 billion
The World Bank’s Malaysia Economic Monitor, June 2015 – Transforming Urban Transport also points out that only 17% of commuters in Kuala Lumpur use public transport compared to 62% in Singapore and 89% in Hong Kong.
Malaysia Economic Monitor, June 2015 – Transforming Urban Transport.(Credit: World Bank)
The reason for all this horrible jam?
Well, there’s three:
urban sprawlhigh motorization ratesinadequate public transport
The report also points to a lack of unified planning as a key obstacle to the delivery of efficient urban transport.
Current planning and delivery practices for urban transport are still not sufficiently robust to handle the underlying complexity of Malaysia’s cities as they are scattered across a number of different entities.Malaysia Economic Monitor, June 2015 – Transforming Urban Transport, The World Bank.
Credit: Bernama
And the problem is only getting worse
Economics expert Professor Nik Hashim Nik Mustapha states in the Journal of Traffic and Transportation Engineering that commuting traffic in the Federal Territory of Kuala Lumpur and the Klang Valley in general, are worsening every day despite efforts on speed-up fast lanes at the highway tolls.
In the paper, he said this is fuelled by the increasing urban population, higher per capita income and availability of credit for automobile purchases enable people to own cars.
Credit: Firdaus Latif/Malay Mail
In KL, there are an estimated two cars for each resident and even among the poorest 10% of households, about half owned a car as of 2012.
READ MORE: There Are Solutions For M’sia’s Slow Buses But We’re Not Doing Them
Traffic jams are actually keeping Malaysians poor
Credit: Facebook
A 2018 World Bank article revealed the surprising correlation between Malaysia’s traffic congestions and socio-economic standing.
One important factor that can potentially contribute to improving socio-economic standing is access to transportation.Improving urban transportation for upward social mobility in Malaysia, The World Bank.
The article highlights that without reliable transportation, low-income urban households are at a disadvantage in accessing a wider range of opportunities – and this could potentially hinder them from moving up the socio-economic ladder.
So it looks like Malaysia is not only paying a heavy price for its traffic jams right now, but it’s also costing Malaysians their future.

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Outflow of traffic from the national capital Kuala Lumpur to the north, south and east coast highways using flow, speed and density relationships
Malaysia Economic Monitor, June 2015 - Transforming Urban Transport
Improving urban transportation for upward social mobility in Malaysia


School In Kulim Closed Down For Sanitation, Linked To Tawar Cluster

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A school in Kulim, Kedah has been ordered to close down by the Ministry of Health for sanitation purposes after being linked to the Tawar Cluster.

The Ministry revealed that the new cases in Kulim, Kedah involve a teacher and three students who are family members to the index case (Case 9,113).
The case is from the Tawar cluster which has now entered the third generation. It was previously associated with funeral ceremonies held on 31 July and 1 August.
Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah, said the Ministry the school has been closed and students tested for the coronavirus.
We have closed the school and conducted COVID-19 screening on all its students. We have taken all possible approaches to curb this epidemic. I hope in the next one or two weeks, we will be able to curb the spread in the area.Health Director-General Tan Sri Dr Noor Hisham Abdullah via Berita Harian

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[Watch] Legendary Family Feud Game Show Lands In Malaysia

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Television game shows have been around since the 1940s. Since then, there have been many shows that have entertained families around the globe. In the list of many is the world famous Family Feud.

The show started in the US under ABC in 1976 hosted by Richard Dawson.
After 47 years, Family Feud now has a Malaysian version in three languages; Bahasa Malaysia, English and Tamil.

For Bahasa Malaysia, the show is hosted by celebrity host, comedian and actor Nabil Ahmad.
As for the English show, it is being hosted by stand-up comedian, actor and FlyFM deejay Douglas Lim. In Tamil, THR Raaga’s Ram will be hosting it.
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The original Family Feud which is still in production in the US has seen several hosts over the years. The show gained worldwide popularity when Steve Harvey took over as the host.
His comedic timing and the way he communicates and connects with the players attracted viewers’ attention. Not to forget, his reaction to the answers that players in the game gives is one worth watching.
In that sense, it is safe to say, the selection of the hosts for our Malaysian Family Feud could not have been better.
Harvey, in helping to promote our local version sent his well wishes in a video where he also said “Malaysia Boleh”.

The Bahasa Melayu version of “Family Feud Malaysia” debuted on Astro on March 27 and is aired every Monday and Tuesday at 11pm on Astro Ria (Ch. 104).
The Tamil and English versions of “Family Feud Malaysia” will debut on Astro in May and September of 2023 via Astro Vinmeen (Ch 202) and PRIMEtime (Ch 704), respectively.
Additionally, from 1 to 9 Syawal, at 12pm, there will be special Hari Raya Aidilfitri episodes with well-known actors and celebrities.
Local game shows
Malaysia has also had its fair share of interesting game shows.
Game shows such as Roda Impian, More Jutaria, Jangan Lupa Lirik and Deal or No Deal Malaysia bring back various sweet memories to our mind.

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[Watch] Nurse Refutes Allegations That She Injected An Empty Syringe Into Khairy’s Son

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The National Covid-19 Immunisation Programme for Children (PICKids) started on 3 February for children aged 5 to 12 years old.

Through this programme, the children will be given one-third of the adult Pfizer Comirnaty vaccine.
So far, more than 60,000 children have received two vaccine doses since the launch of PICKids.
Health Minister Khairy Jamaluddin’s youngest son, Raif, was among the vaccine recipients on Sunday, 13 February.

Nurse accused of injecting air
However, some irresponsible netizens began spreading rumours that the nurse on duty that day injected air instead of the vaccine into Raif.
They spread the accusations in the comments section of the video uploaded by JKJAV.

The nurse had no choice but to clear the accusations and explained what happened that day.
She said she carried out the vaccine injection procedure on Raif the same way for the other children too.
I showed the parents the vial, the way I drew the vaccine out of the vial as well as the volume in the syringe I had drawn out. The parents agreed with the dose which was 0.2ml for Pfizer Kids.The nurse explained in a video.
She refuted claims that she allowed the vaccine to drip out from Raif’s arm. She swore that she injected the vaccine fully into Raif’s arm and did not inject air into the body, as reported by The Star.
I did not remove any vaccine that was not injected into the child’s body. He was standing at my side and hence I had to position myself near him and if I showed my hand clearly he would have been able to see the needle and be afraid. So I had to lower my hand a little and try to distract him and told him to count from one to ten.The nurse said in the video.
She only pushed the plunger when she saw that Raif was okay and did not move.

She also explained that according to the procedure, a little air has to be pulled into the syringe once it’s jabbed to ensure that the needle did not hit a blood vessel.
The plunger will only be pushed once it’s clear there is no blood in the syringe.
After injecting Raif, she removed the syringe from his arm and showed it to the parents, and plastered the injection site.
Please do not make assumptions and accusations as it involves people’s lives. What if it happened to you? How would you feel – uncomfortable and angry? I just did my job to the best of my ability to make the child comfortable.The nurse said.
Khairy defends the nurse for a job well done
In response to the allegations, Khairy tweeted to show his support for the nurse and said her conduct was professional in every way.
Her tactic of not showing Raif the needle helped to calm him down and ensure a successful vaccination.
Khairy added that he hopes all the doctors and nurses involved in PICKids can be protected from the lies spread by irresponsible parties.
He also urged parents who don’t want to vaccinate their children not to disturb parents who want to.
Saya sahkan jururawat yang menyuntik anak saya sangat profesional dan baik. Taktik tidak menunjukkan jarum sangat berkesan & membantu menenangkan anak saya. Semoga semua doktor & nurse yang terlibat dalam #PICKids dilindungi dari fitnah pihak tertentu. https://t.co/JsAB7d4AR7— Khairy Jamaluddin 🇲🇾🌺 (@Khairykj) February 16, 2022
A small percentage of side effects in children
According to Berita Harian, the Health Ministry (KKM) has received only 8 reports of side effects from vaccines in children, including reports from Sabah and Sarawak.
The children experienced light side effects such as inflammation and redness on the injection site.
As of 15 February, 246,868 children received their vaccinations and only 0.006% experienced side effects.

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Ask Your Younger Relatives These Non-Nosy Questions For CNY

Growing up, werenâ€™t you tired of trying to avoid invasive CNY questions? Distant relatives donâ€™t know each other very well if they meet once a year, but as family, there is an expectation to have a sense of familiarity. This leads to seemingly-nosy questions about personal life from older relatives.
But they donâ€™t mean to be invasive, of course. These questions come from a place of care as a family member.
A lot of responses on our previous article on annoying CNY questions showed that while the younger generation do want to connect with their elders, they also have a few ideas on how to make the process more comfortable for both parties.
We’ve compiled these suggestions to ease your digestion:
1) Be personal without being nosy
Yes, itâ€™s always easy to ask about grades or salary, but these questions coming from an elder can sound demanding.
Instead, good way to get conversation rolling is to ask about their personal preferences, such as their hobbies or interests, or even about their goals and dreams.
You can even start a discussion about generational issues with your younger relatives, such as esports or tik tok.
Or get your cousins to teach you about mobile games so you can play together.(Credit: Unsplash)
2) Ask for recommendations
Thereâ€™s just so much new technology now, no one blames you for not being able to keep up. So if youâ€™ve been pondering certain decisions, it doesnâ€™t hurt to ask a younger member of the family for their opinion. After all, they will probably know of a newer, cleaner, and easier technology to make your life better.
If not, ask about new movies or TV shows to watch. Ask about their favourite cafe or restaurant. Youâ€™d probably learn something new along the way!
3) Keep unsolicited advice to yourself
As elders, there can be automatic assumptions that we have all the experience in the world to give, so the younger generation has to listen.
Thatâ€™s often not true and the youngsters face the world with a much different set of pressures and problems. They understand that and are simply too polite to tell you otherwise.
Even if you may feel that you have important things to tell them, each person needs to continue their journey on their own time.
4) Congratulate, not discriminate
No one likes to be told, directly or indirectly, that theyâ€™re not good enough. So if youâ€™re asking about someoneâ€™s salary or grades, you donâ€™t need to add your two cents unless itâ€™s to congratulate them.
Thereâ€™s no need to tell them that your friendâ€™s son is the top of their grade and plays the violin.
Getting 3A’s for UPSR is still good effort!(Credit: Unsplash)
5) Offer to teach them stuff (works best for food)
In Malaysia, there are so many delicious family recipes that donâ€™t get passed down. If you have a particularly good family recipe, it can be as simple as asking if they want to cook this certain dish with you.
Itâ€™s a wholesome activity that can be done together that also has a delicious outcome! And ultimately, isnâ€™t that what Chinese New Year is about?

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“Makcik Kiah 19” Robot Developed To Help Frontliners Fight Covid-19

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By now, you should already know who Mak Cik Kiah is, but now you can meet her robot counterpart.
“Makcik Kiah 19” or MCK19 is the first Malaysian-made delivery robot that can help frontliners to deliver services to Covid-19 patients.
The robot is a collaboration between Universiti Teknologi Malaysia (UTM), Hospital Canselor Tuanku Muhriz (HCTM) UKM and DF Automation and Robotics Sdn Bhd (DF).
Picture Credit: UTM
UTM said the usage of robots such as MCK19 will reduce the risk of exposure for frontliners dealing with patients under investigations (PUI) that can be highly contagious and decrease the need for personal protective equipments (PPEs).
The university added that support has been given including from the Ministry of Science, Technology and Information, the Ministry of Health as well as the Ministry of International Trade and industry.
Picture Credit: UTM
These robots are expected to be tested at HCTM at the end of the week and the DF said they will mass produce the robots to hospitals nationwide if the machines are proven useful.
MCK19 is a modified commercial robot made by DF named Zalpha that can carry loads up to 300 kg in its shelves and is able to navigate autonomously to assist doctors or nurses in delivering food or medicine to a patientâ€™s room.

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Mother And Son Jump Into The Sea In Johor Bahru, Search Operation Still Underway With One Body Found So Far

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Suicidal tendencies can affect anyone of any age, gender or background.
A mother and her son are feared to have drowned after they jumped into the sea from a 30-foot-high cliff at Jalan Danga Bay near Country Garden in Johor Bahru.
South Johor Bahru District Police Chief Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat confirmed that he received a report on the matter at 5.35 pm on Sunday (11 September) afternoon.
He said the South Johor Bahru District Police Headquarters had also started a search and rescue (SAR) operation for the victims.
Based on preliminary information, the victim is a 37-year-old woman and her 16-year-old son. The couple is believed to have attempted suicide.South Johor Bahru OCPD Assistant Commissioner Raub Selamat in his statement.
Meanwhile, Operations Commander Senior Fire Officer II, Mohd. Haizrul Rahmad said 15 officers and members from the Larkin Fire and Rescue Station were chased to the incident scene.
Location of the place where the public last saw the mother and son before they disappeared. (Pix: Fire and Rescue Department)
On arrival at the scene, witnesses informed that a woman and a man had jumped into the sea from the cliff.
The teenage boy was found drowned the same day at 8.43 pm.
The victim’s body, Lee Meng Xhun, 16, was found between three and five meters from his shoes on the cliff.
The search operation is still underway as the victim’s mother – identified as Chai See Far, 37 – has not yet been found.
Help Is Available
People contemplate suicide for many reasons. Life experiences, trauma, mental health illnesses, and family past can all play a role.
If you or someone you know is struggling or feeling suicidal, you are not alone.
You can contact, among others, the Befrienders KL at 603-76272929 (24 hours) for emotional support.
Once your call is answered, a caring and trained person will listen to you and ask questions to generally understand how you feel.
Befrienders KL will also give you the time to share your dilemma and support you if you feel lost about how to cope.
My dear friends, if things are hard, reach out. ☎Talian Kasih– 15999☎The Befrienders– 03-76272929☎Agape Counselling Centre Malaysia– 03-77855955 – 03-77810800☎Life Line Association Malaysia– 03-42657995To my fellow lawmakers, we have to do better.— amiraaisya (@_amiraaisya) August 3, 2022

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TLDR: Politicians React To Mahiaddin Leaving Office

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Many politicians had their say on Malaysia’s eighth Prime Minister Tan Sri Mahiaddin Md Yasin’s recent resignation, commending the Pagoh MP for stepping down after he has lost the majority support in Parliament.

There were those who urged for the formation of a new, stable government to combat Covid-19 and uplift the economy, saying that the country needs to get back up on its feet and exit the pandemic.
READ MORE: [Just In] Prime Minister Announces Resignation
Here’s what they have to say:
Ahmad Zahid claims that he doesn’t want to become PM
UMNO President Datuk Seri Ahmad Zahid Hamidi said that the fall of the Perikatan Nasional government should be taken as a lesson and added that he doesn’t have the intention of becoming the next Prime Minister.
In a statement released online recently, the Bagan Datuk MP said that the party would instead pick suitable candidates to be presented to the Agong, adding that the party has vast experience in leading the country.
What happened must be set as an example and I call on all parties to look ahead by fully focusing on only one goal to together safeguard the well-being of the people and rebuild this beloved country.UMNO President Ahmad Zahid Hamidi via Facebook
Ahmad Zahid also suggested that a stable government be established for all that will focus only on tackling the Covid-19 pandemic and managing the people’s well-being.
To this end, he said, an effective Cabinet similar to a ‘War Cabinet’ that only focuses on the process of national recovery in the face of pandemics should be formed and dissolved once the conditions are right to hold elections again.

Anwar Ibrahim welcomes resignation
PKR President Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim applauds the decision made by Mahiaddin, thanking the 8th Prime Minister for his efforts and saying that it’s the right thing to do.
He also released a statement online urging Malaysians to remain calm and pray that the country will get back on its feet soon.
Keputusan Tan Sri Mahiaddin Yassin untuk meletakkan jawatan hari ini disambut baik serta akan membuka ruang ke arah perubahan buat negara. pic.twitter.com/Uc4gfdEgHT— Anwar Ibrahim (@anwaribrahim) August 16, 2021
Lim Guan Eng says it’s going to be difficult for the next person
Meanwhile, DAP Secretary-General Lim Guan Eng said that the party commends the Prime Minister for resigning, saying that it’s the right Constitutional step to do so.
He also mentioned Mahiaddin tried hard but fell short in handling the triple crisis of Covid-19 pandemic, economic recession and political instability.
However, Lim added it will also be a tough job for the next person who will become Prime Minister, saying that the person will have to do a better job at dealing with the triple crisis, particularly to save lives and livelihoods badly affected by the surge of coronavirus infections and deaths.
DAP commends Tan Sir Mahiaddin Md Yassin for taking the correct constitutional step following his resignation as Prime Minister after losing his parliamentary majority.(1/5) pic.twitter.com/hIj6Owg5eX— Lim Guan Eng (@guanenglim) August 16, 2021
Mat Sabu says lets unite under Pakatan
Amanah President Mohamad Sabu also released a statement saying that now Mahiaddin is no longer in office, the opposition parties must put their differences aside to band together in supporting Pakatan Harapan.
It is a priority for all of us at this time to work together to restore the health and economy of a very badly ravaged country. Democracy needs to be restored so that the views of all parties are taken into account, whether among members of parliament from the government or the opposition as well as other parties. The check and balance through Parliamentary institutions must be restored so that the newly formed government always performs its responsibilities to the best of its ability.Amanah President Mohamad Sabu via Facebook

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Malaysian rapper offers RM3,000 – RM5,000 salary to join his PUBG eSports team

Fancy a career in gaming?
With Malaysia actively pushing the countryâ€™s e-gaming scene into the mainstream and the introduction of eSports in this yearâ€™s SEA Games, the allure of making a living out of playing games has never been stronger.

(Picture Credit: MEME)

Joining to cash in on this newfound appreciation for the lucrative world of gaming is Malaysian rapper, Caprice who announced an open call in search of players to make up his own professional gaming team.
Through a posting made on Instagram, the emcee invitee local gamers to enlist in his PlayerUnknownâ€™s Battlegrounds (PUBG) team, offering a shot at earning an RM3,000 to RM5,000 salary per-month to boot.

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PUBG is a popular online multiplayer shooting game played by over 50 million players from all over the world.
Vacancies are open for two PUBG mobile players and two PUBG emulators (Console or PC) players who are hardcore enough to make the cut.
Giving a peek at what would be his pimped out gaming-house, the rapper said that employees would have a typical KPI of four hours of continuous gameplay and create online video streaming content of the dayâ€™s assignment.

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 Tag kawan kawan yang gempak main PUBG. Jika anda minat, send your profile to my DM or email: capriceonline @ gmail.com
A post shared by  Caprice (@capriceofficial) on Jun 29, 2019 at 3:45am PDT

Besides the sizable paycheck, Caprice also mentioned that those on his team would enjoy extra added benefits, claiming to provide his future subordinates with branding, marketing, and sponsorship services to aid in their career advancements.

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Interested in trying out for the team? Here’s what you need to do:

Take a screenshot of your latest and best scores for PUBG
Send in a portfolio of your best moments and gaming highlights
Make a 10-second video of why you think you deserve to be on Caprice’s team

Send over your resume to capriceonline@gmail.com

The video game market is among the world’s largest and fastest-growing industries, wherein 2018 alone the industry generated some RM542 billion worth in revenue.
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Muhyiddin Urging Malaysians To Stay At Home During Movement Control Order

“Just stay at home” said Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin on the first day of the movement control order.
He made an appearance on national media on Wednesday night to remind Malaysians to stay in their homes within the two week period to curb the spread of Covid 19.
For the next two weeks, Malaysians have to stay at home, just stay at home, spend time with your children, wife and family, you don’t need to go out. This way you can avoid Covid-19 and the spread of the disease can be suppressed. That’s the reason why the movement control order was implemented.Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Picture Credit: YouTube
Muhyiddin has also warned against hanging out in public as a preventive measure and mentioned that ceremonies such as weddings should be put on hold until the situation subsides.
He also commented on the surge of people trying to go back to their hometowns after the announcement was made.
I urge all of you to stay put where you are, if you’re in Kuala Lumpur, stay in Kuala Lumpur, if you’re in Penang, stay in Penang, if you’re planning to go back to your kampung, cancel your plans for now at least for these two weeks. Why? It’s to break the chain of infection, we want to break the chain of infection so the number of infections can decrease.Prime Minister Tan Sri Muhyiddin Yassin
Picture Credit: Malay Mail
If Malaysia fails to curb the infection within these two weeks, Muhyiddin said there is a possibility that movement control period could be extended further.
The latest figures show that 117 new infections have been recorded in the country, bringing the number of cases to 790.
Pecahan 790 kes di Malaysia sehingga 18 Mac 2020. 123 – Pesakit yang disyaki 135 – Kontak rapat513 – kluster tabligh17 – ILI/ SARI 2 – Misi bantuan. @DrAdhamBaba pic.twitter.com/qJF3sKj0gv— KKMPutrajaya (@KKMPutrajaya) March 18, 2020

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Made-In-China War Movie Angers Chinese Across The South China Sea

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A three-hour blockbuster on communist heroism during the Korean War in the 50s has drawn the ire of Malaysians, especially among the Chinese community.

The Battle of Lake Changjin – starring Chinese action hero Wu Jing and Jackson Yee – was produced in conjunction with the 100th anniversary of the Chinese Communist Party this year.
The teaser of the movie – which depicted two People’s Volunteer Army soldiers – was shared by Golden Screen Cinemas (GSC) on social media recently and drew various reactions from Malaysians.
Taking to social media to voice their unhappiness, they slammed the movie as nothing more than propaganda and is only suitable for Chinese audiences in China.

Critics also poked fun at the phrase ‘Mao Anying’s signature fried rice’ because of the movie.
Killed in action during the Korean war, Anying was the eldest son of Mao Zedong, founding father of the People’s Republic of China.
It had been rumoured that Anying died because he cooked egg fried rice during the war, which exposed his position to the enemy.
Coincidentally, the CCP launched the Battle of Lake Changjin after Anying’s death on November 27, 1950.
Same but different?
At the same time, critics also pointed out that in 2013, the controversial film The New Village was banned.
The movie, which depicts the lives of Chinese citizens during the Malayan emergency, was banned on grounds that it appeared to glorify the Malayan Communist Party (MCP).
It has also been accused of trying to alter historical facts by portraying the violence committed by the British.
The New Village tells a love story between a village girl and a young communist guerrilla in 1950s Malaya.
Based on the same reasoning, the LPF (Film Censorship Board) should block the Battle of Changjin Lake from being shown in the country.
What happened in Battle of Changjin Lake?
The movie depicted a 17-day key battle fought between China (in aid of North Koreans) and United Nations forces led by the Americans at Chosin Reservoir.
Despite numerical superiority in manpower, the Chinese were up against impossible odds as the Americans were much better equipped.
The battle took place on rough mountain terrains with sub-zero temperatures.
In the movie, Chinese soldiers were eating frozen potatoes while the Americans were enjoying roast turkey and bacon.
According to Chinese entertainment platform Maoyan, the movie will be the highest-grossing film worldwide in 2021, with more than 5.47 billion yuan (USD854 million).
The box office hit was released on Sept 30, just before China’s National Day.
It dominated China’s movie screens during the seven-day holiday known as Golden Week.
The movie is the second highest-grossing film in Chinese film history, and has also been touted as the highest-grossing non-English film of all time.
A sequel known as Watergate Bridge is already announced, featuring three major directors: Chen Kaige, Tsui Hark and Lin Chaoxian.
The sequel to Battle of Changjin Lake.

Jangan lawan tokay
It would be wise not to complain or joke about the movie in China though. Such actions would be deemed as misleading the public and insulting the CCP’s image.
People in China have been detained for criticizing the government-sponsored ultrapatriotic war movie because they insulted the reputation of heroes and martyrs.
A journalist, Luo Changpin, was detained for saying that China should not have intervened in the war.
Another Chinese citizen was detained for saying that the best thing that came out of the Korean War was egg fried rice.
China also shut down the social media account of a branch of the telecommunications giant China Unicom after it posted a recipe for egg fried rice to mark the Oct 24 birthday of Mao Anying.

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Anwar: Weak Ringgit Will See People Working Harder But Earning Lesser

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Sinar Daily reported that Opposition leader Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said a weak ringgit would see the rakyat working harder but earning lesser as the currency’s value falls.

The decline will cause Malaysians to be trapped in a cycle of working harder and making less while the cost of living rises exponentially.
While much of the global economic chaos of the past couple months can be blamed on a continued recovery from pandemic declines and the disruptions of the war in Ukraine, the situation in Malaysia remains dower without any turn arounds in sight while others are allowed to see a return to normalcy.Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim said in a statement
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Anwar said Malaysia needs leadership to inspire the rakyat’s confidence before dreaming of inspiring foreign confidence and investments.
To do this, Anwar believes Malaysia needs a long-term proper economic recovery plan to help the nation get back on its feet.
The people’s work is paramount to bringing this nation back and you the people deserve reward for your labour.Datuk Seri Anwar Ibrahim
Universiti Sains Islam Malaysia (USIM) Economic and Muamalat Analyst, Associate Professor Dr Nuradli Ridzwan Shah Mohd Dali told Sinar Daily that the ringgit needs to be below RM3.80 against the US Dollar for the currency to remain strong.
If the ringgit value exceeds RM4.48, the national currency will decrease and could cause the country’s import cost to surge and further burden Malaysians.
Last week, the ringgit weakened past RM4.40 against the US dollar for the first time since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic.
Weak ringgit might not be a bad thing
Image: TRP File
However, having a weak ringgit may not be necessarily a bad thing. According to New Straits Times, the weak currency in theory would make Malaysia more competitive and encourage exports.
Bank Negara Malaysia’s move not to peg the ringgit, for now, is considered a bold and pragmatic move due to the well-capitalised banking system.
The prognosis is that it’s better to allow the ringgit to stay floated based on market demand and supply with some controls.

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Klang Attempting To Shut Down Illegal Alcohol Trade

Illegal liquor sold to foreign workers and Malaysians in Klang is under police scrutiny, as Klang Municipal Council Enforcement Department attempts to shut down illicit trade.
What you need to know: Illegal alcohol in high concentrations, often between 39% to 47.8%, is being sold to the vulnerable population in Klang. This is concerning as the local Klang enforcement investigation team requires months of surveillance to probe the sale of illegal alcohol to pull off a successful operation to catch traders of these substances. The illegal alcohol operation is well-hidden as traders hold only a small amount of stock and replenish frequently from their distributors. The enforcement team will be focusing on finding the warehouse next.
Why it matters: Many residents in Pulau Indah, Kapar, Sentosa, and Meru complain that foreign workers could be seen drunkenly loitering around their hostels and in public. In addition to that, Malaysians in the B40 group also consume these cheap liquors.
Who said what: MPK Enforcement Department director Andry Arman Masrom noted since January to June 2020 alone, the team has raided 27 shops and confiscated 4,769 bottles of illegal liquor. The team also works closely with the Klang police to tackle the problem.
Read more:Crackdown on illegal liquor in Klang (The Star)


This Is Why You Can’t Get Large Fries At McD (It’s Not Just A Potato Shortage)

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It’s been almost a month since McDonald’s has stopped selling large-sized French Fries due to a global potato shortage, and Malaysians are getting hungry.

READ MORE: McD Faces French Fry Shortage, Will Stop Selling Large Meals In Jan
Sure, they did paint the French Fries crosswalk in Bukit Bintang leading to their flagship store, but it’s not something you can eat!
Malaysians just want their French Fries in hand.(Credit: TRP)
We took the opportunity to ask Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer Melati Abdul Hai when we might expect to have our large fries again.
“Well, if you want more fries, you can always buy a second set meal,” she jokes, before explaining the supply chain issue to TRP.
This is a global supply chain challenge, and our logistics partners are working very hard to ensure that we still have a supply of potatoes for our French Fries.Chief Marketing Officer Melati Abdul Hai to TRP
The thing is, McDonald’s uses Russet potatoes from America to make their potato-based products, such as French fries, hash browns, Twister fries, and more.
Friessssss.(Credit: Anne Dorall/TRP)
However, because of the pandemic, shipping capabilities have been reduced as well. From social distancing requirements to less workers on the docks, the American side of the Russet potato export industry has been hit hard.
While the supply chain struggled at its origins, restaurants and consumers worldwide continue to enjoy the potatoes none the wiser. Cargo ships that were already loaded and on the sea continued to deliver potatoes regardless… but now that supply has dried up, too.
Some places felt the effects earlier than others. Some are only feeling it now. But everyone is trying to get a very limited quantity of potatoes, wanting a slice of the ship(ment).Chief Marketing Officer Melati Abdul Hai to TRP
With less workers on the docks and less ships making their international exports, potato supply can’t keep up with the demand. Restaurants and markets globally are reopening to full capacity, but the supply chain has yet to catch up to supply whatever is needed.

McDonald’s isn’t the only chain affected. Even KFC has been out of potato wedges for a while now.
READ MORE: “Don’t List If It’s Unavailable!” Customer Got Sesame Balls Instead Of Potato Wedges
When asked if McDonald’s would consider a local supplier to prevent future supply chain issues, Melati says that Malaysia is not capable of growing Russet potatoes to the specifications required.
Malaysia’s climate is not conducive for growing (Russet) potatoes. We can’t just use any potato to make our French Fries. There’s actually a lot more that goes into the making of McDonald’s French Fries, to make sure that they are the right size and have the right texture to be cooked the right way.Chief Marketing Officer Melati Abdul Hai to TRP
Products like hash browns, served in the mornings, and Twister fries, which were a limited run, are not as ubiquitous as the French Fries, which comes with every meal in every McDonald’s restaurant all over the world.
Hence, while hash browns and Twister fries are still readily available, French Fries will need to rationed carefully to ensure that everyone is still able to enjoy them… in moderation.
It seems like French Fry fans will need to wait a little longer for the potato supply to catch up so we can stuff ourselves with large French fries again.

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